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ing school on Monday that she just northeast of the city of Authorities contacted the Chestnut Oaks Middle student, would “shoot the school Sumter saw the writing and girl’s parents, and she was re- down,” according to Ken Bell, reported it to school officials, leased to their custody. 13, petitioned to Family Court public information officer for Bell said, and surveillance Law enforcement and Sumter County Sheriff’s Of- camera video led authorities to school officials stressed no BY KAYLA ROBINS Oaks Middle School in Sum- fice. She reportedly wrote suspect the 13-year-old. students were ever in danger [email protected] ter County, officials said. “10:09 2/20/18 I shoot this “She later reportedly admit- from this threat and that no The girl will be petitioned to school down” on the 7th-grade ted writing the message, al- weapon was located. A 13-year-old student re- Family Court for disturbing girls’ restroom floor. though authorities found no “Although we don’t believe portedly threatened to carry schools after she allegedly Other students attending the credibility to the threat,” Bell out a shooting at Chestnut wrote on a restroom floor dur- school on Oswego Highway said. SEE THREAT, PAGE A7 1 charged Future voters celebrate Presidents Day with parade after fatal, accidental shooting 3 friends reportedly handling rifle when it fired, struck 1 man BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected]
A Sumter man was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shoot- ing death of Karter John- son, also known as Ky- ishawn Archie, who died on Monday. A preliminary investigation conducted by Sumter Police SPAIN Department indi- cates that 20-year-old Johnson was un- intentionally shot while he PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM and two friends were han- Children at First Presbyterian Church celebrated Presidents Day by attending an annual parade on West Calhoun Street. Children made dling a rifle while at a paper hats and “future voter” buttons and interacted with Sumter High School Junior ROTC Color Guard. To watch yesterday’s episode of Meadow Circle residence Sumter Today about the event, go to theitem.com/studiosumter. about 11:45 p.m. on Sunday. Officers found Johnson, suffering a gunshot wound, and the other two men when they arrived on scene. Johnson was transported by EMS to Palmetto Health Tuomey, where he later died. Rashid Qawiyy Spain, 19, of Meadow Circle, was ar- rested and transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Deten- tion Center. The investigation is ongo- ing. Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker said Johnson’s next of kin have been noti- fied and that an autopsy will be performed in Newberry at a later date. Sumter residents helped after bills double in January
with an SCE&G account for Fireside Fund helps natural gas who heats her home strictly with a natural ‘Let’s treat them like family’ woman after layoff gas furnace, and the expense BY BRUCE MILLS is a large percentage of her BY MARK CHAMPAGNE cold weather [email protected] budget, according to Howell. have not left us The client was a full-time In total, I’ve lived in South yet. We continue The number of clients re- worker until four months ago Carolina for more than 20 to see large questing assistance at Sumter Howell said the Crisis Relief when the company she years, and I don’t remember numbers of peo- United Ministries’ Crisis Re- Ministry continues to inter- worked for laid her off, and us ever having such long ple coming lief Ministry has risen sharp- view as many people as possi- she wasn’t eligible for unem- stretches of cold weather as CHAMPAGNE through our ly in the last week or so as ble, and many Sumterites are ployment benefits, he said. we’ve experienced this year. doors who need final, or disconnect, notices being assisted thanks to dona- As she found a lateral move It’s great to see some relief assistance with now reflect the severe weather tions from The Sumter Item’s to be difficult, she quickly ac- and to feel the warming as unusually large bills. of early January, according to Fireside Fund. cepted a position in the service spring approaches. However, Crisis Relief Ministry Direc- Howell recently shared the the financial effects of the SEE FAMILY, PAGE A7 tor Kevin Howell. story of one client — a lady SEE FIRESIDE, PAGE A7
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Phone scammers LEFT: Arlene Janis, president of threatening fake fines the Sumter Newcomers Club, accepts the official proclamation of Feb. 28 as Sumter Newcomers Sumter County officials are Club Day from Mayor Joseph T. warning residents of a phone McElveen. McElveen made the scam demanding information proclamation at the club’s and threatening a fine for miss- breakfast at the Spectrum Se- ing jury duty. nior Center. Sumter County Clerk of Court BELOW: Sumter Newcomers Jamie Campbell and Sumter Club Vice President Irma Wolfe County Sheriff Anthony Dennis reads the official document. The said numerous residents have club is celebrating its 50th anni- received recorded phone calls versary this month. from “Sumter County Court Ser- PHOTOS BY KIM DAULT / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER vices Division” asking for a ITEM name and contact number. The message also threatens to fine residents for missing jury duty. The current scam number is (803) 720-2807, but it could change. “No such organization exists,” Campbell said in a social media post Friday. “If you are selected for jury duty, notifications are always done by mail.” “Sumter County residents should remember that, especial- ly this time of year, there are many types of telephone scams taking place,” Dennis said. Sumter mayor signs proclamation to make “Don’t give out any personal in- formation over the telephone. Never give out your credit or Feb. 28 Sumter Newcomers Club Day debit card numbers.” BY IVY MOORE If you have someone telling Special to The Sumter Item you to pay him or her with iTunes cards, hang up, he said. When Arlene Janis and her husband enjoys the meetings and the games. Residents can call the Clerk of moved to Sumter more than 20 years Members get together several days a Court’s Office at (803) 436-2227 to ago, she knew almost no one here and week for the dice game Bunco and other check if a call for jury duty is le- had no family in the area. Then she read games, such as Quix, Triominos and a gitimate. a listing in the newspaper about activities variety of card games, including bridge, in the area and went to a Sumter New- pinochle and canasta. There are also a comers Club meeting. book club and other activities. City council to discuss The mission of the club, she found, is “We enjoy activities that tax our alcohol sales for ‘18 events “to welcome people to Sumter. … (It is) a brains,” Wolfe said. “We are active, social, nonprofit organization existing alive and well.” under the auspices of the city (since Feb- Many members have become widows Sumter City Council will hold ruary 1968) to assist new residents to be- since joining the club, Wolfe said. ent elements of the theme with local a special-called meeting at 4:30 come acquainted with one another and to “That group has been a blessing to speakers from various backgrounds, in- p.m. today to discuss the 2018 inform them of available activities and me,” she said. “I believe in the club. I cluding published authors. Community Development Enti- services in the community.” thoroughly enjoy the activities.” Janis said the Newcomers Club will tlement Budget. “Annie Epperly invited me to a coffee The Newcomers select a theme each have the main celebration of its 50th an- The council’s regular meeting and to play Bunco,” she said. “I got my year, and Wolfe is in charge of setting niversary with a dinner catered by Lil- will be held at 5:30 p.m. today to husband involved in Bunco groups, and up programs each month, she said. The fred’s restaurant, a program and music consider a resolution to autho- we had socials with couples.” 2018 theme is “People in Our Neighbor- by the Sumter High School String Quar- rize the sale and consumption of Janis soon joined the club and is now hood.” tet on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Alice beer and wine during multiple its current president. Already this month, the club has had Boyle Garden Center. Most of the club’s annual events throughout the “I’ve made lots of friends in the a breakfast during which Sumter 98 members will be in attendance, includ- year. Council will also consider club,” she said. Mayor Joseph McElveen presented the ing several past presidents, and charter first reading of an ordinance to The same is true for Vice President Newcomers an official document pro- member Lois Moses will be recognized. adopt the 2018 CDBG budget. Irma Wolfe, another longtime member claiming Feb. 28 Sumter Newcomers The Sumter Newcomers Club offers “a and past president of the Newcomers. Day in Sumter. The occasion is the 50th wonderful opportunity to meet other “Some people had been members for anniversary of the founding of the women in Sumter,” Wolfe said, “and to Clarendon to hear 40 years” when she joined, Wolfe said. club, and, Wolfe said, “Mayor McElveen make lifelong friends.” comprehensive plan New and prospective members are has the most interesting position in For more information about the Sumter welcomed to the club with coffees and Sumter.” Newcomers Club, call membership chair- luncheons, she said. Like Janis, Wolfe The club has also had panels on differ- woman Jeanne Bessel at (803) 469-0598. Clarendon County’s compre- hensive plan review will be dis- cussed at the county planning commission’s meeting today. The commission will meet at 6 p.m. at Clarendon County Coun- 2 charged in death of Sumter man, 1 other in N.C. cil Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, BY KAYLA ROBINS Manning, to hear about the plan ston Police Department. He also was not mation that has been gathered since that from an overall standpoint, a [email protected] given bond. date in November to identify the other sus- population element and a trans- Two suspects who were wanted in the The murder and robbery accusations pects that participated in this crime,” portation element, according to fatal shooting of a Sumter County man stem from an incident on Nov. 12, 2017, on Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram the agenda. and two others in North Carolina have West Queen Street in LaGrange, North said. Comprehensive plans usually been arrested after one was located on the Carolina, where shots were fired during an Robinson was reportedly carrying a con- dictate how a county or munici- East Carolina University campus in Green- attempted robbery about 1:15 a.m. cealed weapon on his person while on pality should be developed over ville with a concealed weapon. John Wesley Johnson Jr., of Sumter, and campus when he was arrested in Green- a period of time according to Shonquez Robinson was charged Feb. 15 Roderick Wayne Gillete, of LaGrange, ville. He is being held in Lenoir County what is wanted in certain areas. with two counts of murder, one count of were killed during the robbery, the sher- Sheriff’s Office Detention Center without attempted murder and one count of rob- iff’s office said. A third victim was injured. bond, the agency said. bery with a dangerous weapon by Lenoir It was reported at the time that Johnson According to a news release from the County Sheriff’s Office, according to the Jr. had been visiting family when the inci- sheriff’s office and other local media out- agency. dent took place. lets, Robinson was eating a meal and Tiquon Deonta Brown, 24, was also A suspect, Jerrell Marquez Pridgen, was charging his phone inside a building on CORRECTION charged Feb. 15 with the same accusations also killed during the incident. campus when he was detained, but he has If you see a statement in error, as Robinson. He was already in custody in “Our detectives have worked each day to no affiliation with the university. Accord- contact the City Desk at 774-1226 or Lenoir County for murder charges stem- piece together every small piece of evi- ing to the release, there was no indication [email protected]. ming from a 2016 investigation by the Kin- dence, witness interview and other infor- he intended to harm people on campus.
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COMMENTARY 1 thing we know for sure after a mass shooting
ere we go again. shoot the place up, it would be FBI. It was not. rails? Do we want laws that Sutherlands Springs, Texas — This time it was at a the kid who did just that. And So much for “If you see allow police and federal at the First Baptist Church. high school in Flori- last September a comment left something, say something,” agents to lock people up if Do we need armed guards at Hda. It has become on social media said, “I’m which isn’t supposed to lead they give signs of mental ill- prayer services all over Amer- depressingly familiar. Not just going to be a professional to “Do nothing.” ness — but have not been vio- ica, too? the horrific shooting, but also school shooter.” The name But even if the FBI had lent? Do we want laws that The problem — and “prob- the words that come after underneath the message: shown more competence and prohibit the posting of gun lem” is not the right word — is something like this. Nikolas Cruz. had found Cruz, what could pictures on social media — or that we live in a free country. Politicians assure us that A bail bondsman from Mis- its agents have done? They laws that ban vaguely threat- And in a free country, we can the victims sissippi saw the comment and can’t lock somebody up for ening speech? lock up criminals after they and their called the FBI. Five months posting disturbing remarks — The same people who want commit crimes — not before. families are later, just one day after the certainly not if he told them more restrictions on guns So let’s tighten security at in their shooting, an FBI agent said, he was only kidding. Even would never sit still for more every school in the country; thoughts and “No other information was in- people who eventually go on a restrictions on speech or let’s have the same familiar prayers. cluded in the comment which killing spree have free speech fewer restrictions on privacy. conversation about guns; let’s Then come would indicate a particular rights. So maybe the laws need to all agree that mentally ill peo- the calls for time, location, or the true And he bought his gun, a change. Maybe people like ple should not be allowed to more restric- identity of the person who semi-automatic AR-15, legally. Nikolas Cruz should have buy guns. Let’s try to put an Bernie tions on posted the comment.” The Sure he was mentally de- been held a long time ago and end to this American tragedy. Goldberg guns. Then FBI said it reviewed databases ranged — nobody in his right forced to undergo a psychiat- And then let’s acknowledge we get the re- and made other checks, but mind does what he did — but ric exam. In retrospect, that that not much is going to minders that was, according to the agency, being a loner and a trouble- might have done some good. change despite the fact that 17 if we see something we need unable to identify the person maker who loves guns isn’t a But it’s an idea loaded with more people are dead. We can to say something. It’s all so who posted the comment. legal barrier to buying one. the possibility of abuse. tell the victims that they’re in predictable. It gets worse. A day after that And while everyone agrees There’s already the predict- our thoughts and prayers, and But by now we know some- announcement, the FBI admit- mentally ill people shouldn’t able talk about banning AR- after a while we’ll resume our thing else that’s predictable: ted that on Jan. 5, a tipster who be allowed to buy guns, how 15s, the so-called assault ri- normal daily lives — until it It’s going to happen again — knew Cruz called the FBI and do we determine that some- fles. They’re not needed to happens again. And we all if not at a school, then at a provided information about one is mentally ill until he protect families from intrud- know it will. concert or a nightclub or a Cruz’s guns, his desire to kill does something that really ers, the argument goes; hunt- restaurant or an airport or people, his erratic behavior and proves it? ers don’t need them. Maybe Bernie Goldberg is an opinion even at a church. his disturbing social media Do we want laws compelling something will happen this writer and a news and media Nikolas Cruz had been ex- posts. The FBI says the caller mental health professionals to time, but it’s not likely. analyst for Fox News’ O’Reilly pelled from school for getting was concerned that Cruz might report the names to a national We can beef up security at Factor. He is a graduate of into a fight with another stu- attack a school. data bank of anyone they’re our schools, and that might Rutgers University and a mem- dent. Kids who knew him said The tip should have been in- seeing for anger issues? For help. But last November, 26 ber of the school’s Hall of Dis- if anyone were ever going to vestigated, according to the anyone who might go off the people were gunned down in tinguished Alumni.
COMMENTARY Despite the Olympic glow, half of Korea remains in darkness
ASHINGTON — Watching Earth. As one defector told The Wash- 97 percent of the roads are unpaved. tary tanks moved in and they ran over the media fawning over ington Post last year, “It’s like a reli- According to my American Enterprise the bits on the ground where the re- the North Korean delega- gion. From birth, you learn about the Institute colleague, Nicholas Eber- mains lay.” Wtion at the Pyeongchang Kim family, learn that they are gods, stadt, up to a million North Koreans This is the brutality that Kim Yo Olympics, I recalled a picture that my that you must be absolutely obedient died of starvation in the famine that Jong represents. Yet despite this cruel old boss, Secretary of Defense Donald to the Kim family.” followed the collapse of the Soviet reality, the media could not help fawn- Rumsfeld, kept under the glass of a Any perceived disloyalty to the Union. “It was the only time in history ing over the North Korean delegation. table in his office — a satellite photo Kim family can result in a visit in that people have starved en masse in Reuters declared Kim Yo Jong the of the Korean Peninsula at night. At the middle of the night from the an urbanized, literate society during “winner of diplomatic gold at Olym- the bottom, awash in Bowibu — the North Korean secret peacetime,” he notes. North Korea’s pics.” CNN gushed how, “With a smile, light, is the free and police — that could send not just the people starve while the regime pours a handshake and a warm message in democratic South. offender, but three generations of his its resources into its messianic quest South Korea’s presidential guest book, Meanwhile, the North or her relatives, to a forced labor to deploy nuclear missiles capable of Kim Yo Jong has struck a chord with is in complete dark- camp for life. North Korea’s system reaching and destroying American cit- the public.” NBC even tweeted a photo ness, save for a tiny of “re-education” camps, which was ies. of the North Korean cheerleaders pinprick of light in recently mapped by satellite by the Even among the elites there is no with the heading “This is so satisfying Pyongyang. The two Committee for Human Rights in safety. Last year, North Korea’s vice to watch.” Seriously? NBC failed to countries, Rumsfeld North Korea, is the most extensive in premier for education was executed mention that in 2005, 21 cheerleaders Marc Thiessen would often point out, the world. Under three generations for not keeping his posture upright at were sent to a prison camp for speak- have the same people of Kims, hundreds of thousands, if a public event. Defense Minister ing about what they saw in South and the same natural not millions, have been imprisoned Hyong Yong Chol was pounded to Korea. resources. Yet one is glowing with the and killed in these camps. Inmates death with artillery fire for the crime Instead of normalizing the regime, light of freedom, innovation and en- undergo the most brutal forms of of falling asleep at a parade. And if this should be an opportunity to edu- terprise, while the other is enveloped torture imaginable, including being you wonder why those North Korean cate the massive Olympic audience in the total darkness of human mis- hung on hooks over open fires, while cheerleaders stay in such perfect sync, about the realities of life in North ery. pregnant women are tied to trees maybe it’s because they saw 11 North Korea under the murderous Kim Keep that darkness in mind while while their babies are cut out of Korean musicians lashed to the bar- crime family that is pursuing the abil- watching the North’s Olympic charm their bellies. rels of anti-aircraft guns which were ity to threaten American cities with offensive over these two weeks. Kim Yet the camps are simply prisons fired one by one before a crowd of nuclear destruction. Yo Jong, the sister of Kim Jong Un, is within a larger prison. The entire 10,000 spectators. “The musicians just not the “North Korean Ivanka.” She is country is one giant gulag. Thanks to disappeared each time the guns were Follow Marc A. Thiessen on Twitter, @ the vice director of the Propaganda widespread malnutrition, North Kore- fired into them,” one witness declared, marcthiessen. and Agitation Department, a senior ans are between 1.2 and 3.1 inches “Their bodies were blown to bits, to- leader of the most brutal repressive shorter than South Koreans. And tally destroyed, blood and bits flying © 2018, The Washington Post Writers totalitarian regime on the face of the thanks to economic mismanagement, everywhere. And then, after that, mili- Group
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PREP BASKETBALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL Taking another step REL lineman Jackson signs Lakewood faces Flora today with spot with Newberry BY DENNIS BRUNSON in 4A lower state title [email protected] game on line In its ultra-successful run of the last three years, the Robert E. Lee Academy varsi- BY DENNIS BRUNSON ty football team has had an [email protected] explosive offense. It was led by quarterback Bryce Barrett, The Lakewood High School boys who has had a plethora of tal- basketball team accomplished some- ent around him at the skill thing the program never had on Sat- positions as well. urday. The Gators won a second- Also during round game for the first time ever, that time beating Colleton County 64-47 at The though, the Cav- Swamp in the 4A state playoffs. aliers have had LHS will try to add another first to some outstand- its list tonight. It will play host to pe- ing players on rennial power A.C. Flora today at 7 JACKSON the offensive line p.m. with a spot in the lower state protecting Bar- title game on the line. rett and opening Lakewood brings an 18-9 record into holes for him and the run- the contest. The Falcons are 18-6 after ning backs. beating Stall 67-61 on Saturday. One of those standouts is Flora is the Region V champion Billy Jackson, who has start- while the Gators are the Region VI ed on the line for the past two champions. years. Prior to the start of his The winner will play on Friday at senior season, REL head 8:30 p.m. at Florence Civic Center coach David Rankin said against either Wilson or Berkeley. Jackson would be getting a Lee Central will be trying to reach chance to play at the colle- the 2A upper state title game when giate level, and Rankin was they travel to Columbia to face Gray right. Collegiate at 7 p.m. The game will be Jackson, who started at played at Allen University. left tackle this past season, The Stallions, who are 22-3, ripped recently signed to play with Abbeville 76-48 on Saturday. Gray Col- Newberry College, an legiate, which is 22-4, blasted St. Jo- NCAA Division II school seph 83-31 on Saturday. that is a longtime member In the SCISA 3A girls tourna- of the South Atlantic Con- ment, Wilson Hall will take on No. 1 ference. seed Cardinal Newman at 3:30 p.m. SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO “This is a great feeling to be today at Sumter County Civic Cen- Lakewood’s Ahkeem Lawson (21) puts up a shot between a trio of Crestwood defenders getting this chance,” said ter. during the Gators’ 58-52 overtime victory over the Knights earlier this month. Lawson and Jackson, who signed with the the rest of his teaammates will host A.C. Flora tonight in the 3rd round of the 4A state SEE GATORS, PAGE B3 playoffs with a trip to the Lower State championship game on the line. SEE REL, PAGE B3
LOCAL SPORTS Former NBA standout Allen to be inducted in S.C. Athletic Hall of Fame
BY DENNIS BRUNSON South Carolina State athlete Sam [email protected] Goodwin, UCLA basketball star Kenny Washington of Beaufort and marathon Ray Allen will find out in April if he swimmer Kathleen Wilson. will be a member of the 2018 Naismith The induction ceremony will be on Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame May 14 at the Columbia Metropolitan class. Convention Center. The event, which Allen, who led Hillcrest High School includes a reception and dinner, be- to the 1992-93 4A boys basketball state gins at 5:30 p.m. title before going on to gain fame at After leading Hillcrest to the state the University of Connecticut and in title, Allen was a two-time All-Ameri- the National Basketball Association, can at UConn and the Big East Confer- will be a member of the ’18 class of the ence Player of the Year in 1995-96. A South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. two-time First-Team All-Conference Joining Allen in the class is former selection, Allen was USA Basketball’s University of South Carolina basket- Athlete of the Year in 1995. He was a ball standout Casey Manning, former charter member of the Huskies of AP FILE PHOTO Clemson wrestler Sammie Henson, Former Hillcrest High School standout and NBA great Ray Allen has been named to the USC baseball player Drew Meyer, SEE ALLEN, PAGE B3 South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.
IN THE PITS NASCAR’s youth movement may be good for business
BY JENNA FRYER ance for the No. 3 in “The Great Ameri- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS can Race” since Earnhardt’s death. Dillon and much of his Richard AYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Childress Racing crew celebrated into Daytona Day was nothing the wee hours Monday by getting tat- short of a rousing success for toos, permanent ones, on their but- DNASCAR, which was able to tocks. celebrate both its storied past and Wallace was the first black driver in youthful future on its biggest stage. the Daytona 500 field since 1969. His The Daytona 500 is the most impor- finish was the highest in any NASCAR tant event of the year for NASCAR. national-series race since Wendell With Austin Dillon’s victory in the Scott was 13th in 1996, and Wallace famed No. 3 and Bubba Wallace’s histo- earned the finish driving the iconic ry-making, second-place finish, NAS- No. 43 for Richard Petty. CAR got perhaps its most promising Wallace has rocketed to fame in the glimpse to date of the next generation. last month and won new fans follow- Dillon wrecked Aric Almirola on the ing an emotional, post-race scene that final lap in overtime at Daytona Inter- included a long, tearful embrace with national Speedway to drive the car his mother that symbolized the strug- owned by his grandfather, Richard gles Wallace has faced on the road to Childress , back into victory lane 17 NASCAR’s top series. years to the day that Dale Earnhardt Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron THE ASSOCIATED PRESS was killed in an accident on the final called him before the Daytona 500, and Austin Dillon, center, celebrates with his team and his grandfather, Richard Childress, lap of the season opener. It came 20 Lewis Hamilton, the only black driver left, in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway years after Earnhardt’s only Daytona in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Sunday. 500 victory, and in just the fifth appear- SEE PITS, PAGE B3 B2 | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM
CLEMSON MEN’S BASKETBALL Trent leads No. 5 Duke to 66-57 win over No. 15 Clemson
BY PETE IACOBELLI stretch, especially if the Blue opening half. Carter had 15 Duke’s Trevon THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Devils show the toughness points and 10 rebounds while Duval, right, they displayed at Clemson. Trevon Duval had 12 and drives to the CLEMSON — Duke coach The Blue Devils gave up all Trent scored 11. basket while Mike Krzyzewski has gotten of their 10-point lead over a “We’re becoming a team,” defended by more than he’s expected out of six-minute stretch when the Allen said. “We’re coming to- Clemson’s the Blue Devils the past couple Tigers tied it at 57 on David gether.” Elijah Thomas of weeks with Marvin Bagley Skara’s jumper. That’s when Marcquise Reed and Elijah during the III out. And he’s certain it will Trent was off the mark on his Thomas led Clemson with 13 second half of pay dividends down the stretch 3 from the right corner, but got points apiece. Thomas also had the Blue Devils once Duke’s leading scorer fouled by Clemson reserve 15 rebounds for his seventh 66-57 victory and rebounder returns. Scott Spencer. double-double of the year. over the Tigers Gary Trent Jr. hit three foul Trent’s first shot rattled The Tigers were also with- on Sunday in shots with 1:31 left to put No. around before falling through out one of their starters in Clemson. 12 Duke ahead for good, and and he swished the next two point guard Shelton Mitchell, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the Blue Devils won their third for Duke (22-5, 10-4 Atlantic who suffered a concussion in a straight with Bagley on the Coast Conference). The Blue loss to Florida State this past sidelines, 66-57 over 11th- Devils outscored the Tigers 9-0 Wednesday night. Clemson ranked Clemson on Sunday. the final 90 seconds. coach Brad Brownell said “For us, that’s three wins Wendell Carter Jr. followed Mitchell’s absence might have with arguably as talented a kid Trent’s foul shots with an in- disrupted the team’s rhythm, as there is in the country out,” side bucket, and the Tigers (20- but not enough that the start- Kzyzewski said. 6, 9-5) could not respond in los- ing backcourt in Reed and Krzyzewski said Bagley’s ing for the first time at home Gabe DeVoe should have gone right knee sprain is improving. this season. a combined 4 of 24 shooting. The coach said it’s unsure “Some of these young guys Their 16 points combined were when Bagley will be back, but grew up a little bit today,” 13 fewer than their average “it’ll be soon.” Kzyzewski said. this season. That won’t be good news for Grayson Allen had 19 points “Those nights happen,” Duke’s opponents down the for Duke, all but two in the Brownell said.
Virginia, Thursday. USC WOMEN’S SCOREBOARD 5. Notre Dame (25-2) beat Boston College 89-55. Next: vs. Virginia Tech, Thursday. BASKETBALL Memphis 18 38 .321 25½ 6. Texas (22-4) did not play. Next: vs. No. 3 Baylor, TV, RADIO Dallas 18 40 .310 26½ Monday. Northwest Division 7. UCLA (21-5) did not play. Next: at No. 9 Oregon, TODAY Monday. 12:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Delray Beach Open W L Pct GB 8. South Carolina (22-5) beat Kentucky 81-63. Next: vs. LSU, Wilson has 29 Early-Round Matches and Rio Open Early-Round Minnesota 36 25 .590 — Thursday. Matches (TENNIS). Oklahoma City 33 26 .559 2 9. Oregon (24-4) did not play. Next: vs. No. 7 UCLA, 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA Champions Denver 32 26 .552 2½ Monday. League Round-of-16 First Leg Match — FC Barcelona vs. Portland 32 26 .552 2½ 10. Maryland (22-5) lost to Minnesota 93-74. Next: at Chelsea (FOX SPORTS 1). Utah 30 28 .517 4½ No. 23 Michigan, Thursday. Points as No. 8 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA Champions Pacific Division 11. Tennessee (21-6) lost to No. 13 Missouri 77-73. Next: League Round-of-16 First Leg Match — Besiktas vs. at Florida, Thursday. Bayern Munich (FOX SPORTS 2). W L Pct GB 12. Florida State (22-4) did not play. Next: at No. 17 4 p.m. — International Golf: Ryder Cup Press Conference Golden State 44 14 .759 — Duke, Monday. (GOLF). L.A. Clippers 30 26 .536 13 13. Missouri (22-5) beat No. 11 Tennessee 77-73. Next: South Carolina 5:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Delray Beach Open vs. Vanderbilt, Thursday. L.A. Lakers 23 34 .404 20½ Early-Round Matches and Rio Open Early-Round Sacramento 18 39 .316 25½ 14. Stanford (19-9) did not play. Next: at Washington, Matches (TENNIS). Phoenix 18 41 .305 26½ Friday. 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, 15. Oregon State (21-6) beat Southern Cal 69-63. Next: WDXY-AM 1240). SUNDAY’S GAMES at Arizona, Friday. beats Kentucky 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Rhode Island at La Salle 2018 All-Star Game 16. Ohio State (22-6) beat Purdue 73-60. Next: vs. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Team LeBron 148, Team Stephen 145 Northwestern, Wednesday. BY JEFFREY COLLINS 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Illinois at Michigan State 17. Duke (20-7) did not play. Next: vs. No. 12 Florida (ESPN). THURSDAY’S GAMES State, Monday. 7 p.m. — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS College Basketball: West Virginia at Baylor Brooklyn at Charlotte, 7 p.m. 17. Texas A&M (20-8) lost to No. 2 Mississippi State 76- (ESPN2). New York at Orlando, 7 p.m. 55. Next: at Arkansas, Thursday. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Boston College at North Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. 19. Green Bay (23-3) did not play. Next: at UIC, Monday. COLUMBIA — With her Carolina State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Washington at Cleveland, 8 p.m. 20. Georgia (21-5) did not play. Next: at Mississippi, 7 p.m. — best point guard and shooting College Basketball: Mississippi State at Texas Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Monday. A&M (SEC NETWORK). L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. 21. Oklahoma State (18-8) did not play. Next: at Kansas, guard out with injuries, 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Creighton at Butler (FOX Wednesday. SPORTS 1). FRIDAY’S GAMES 22. South Florida (22-5) beat UCF 77-68, OT. Next: vs. South Carolina coach Dawn 7:55 p.m. — International Soccer: CONCACAF Champions Atlanta at Indiana, 7 p.m. Houston, Wednesday. Staley knows moving the ball League Match — Tigres vs. Herediano (UNIVISION). Boston at Detroit, 7 p.m. 23. Michigan (20-8) did not play. Next: vs. No. 10 9 p.m. — around is her best chance to College Basketball: Northern Iowa at Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m. Maryland, Thursday. Valparaiso (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Milwaukee at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. 24. Belmont (26-3) did not play. Next: at Jacksonville 9 p.m. — win. College Basketball: Kentucky at Arkansas Cleveland at Memphis, 8 p.m. State, Wednesday. (ESPN). Miami at New Orleans, 8 p.m. 25. N.C. State (21-6) beat Wake Forest 74-61. Next: at She got what she has been 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Mississippi at Missouri Minnesota at Houston, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh, Thursday. pressing for over the past few (ESPN2). L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 9 p.m. 9 p.m. — weeks Sunday as the No. 8 College Basketball: St. Louis at Dayton Portland at Utah, 9 p.m. (ESPNU). San Antonio at Denver, 9 p.m. PGA SCORES 9 p.m. — Gamecocks (22-5, 11-3 South- College Basketball: Vanderbilt at Louisiana Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. State (SEC NETWORK). eastern Conference) had as- GENESIS OPEN SATURDAY’S GAMES Sunday sists on 21 of 26 baskets in an Orlando at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. At Riviera Country Club WINTER OLYMPICS ON TV Boston at New York, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles 81-63 victory over Kentucky. 5 a.m. Memphis at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Purse: $7.2 million Nine of those assists went NBCSN — Women’s Curling: United States vs. South Oklahoma City at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Yardage: 7,322; Par: 71 to A’ja Wilson who scored 29 Korea Chicago at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Final OLY CHANNEL - Medal Ceremonies (LIVE) Dallas at Utah, 9 p.m. Bubba Watson (500), $1,296,000 68-70-65-69—272 points. The senior had a typi- 7 a.m. Portland at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Tony Finau (245), $633,600 66-71-68-69—274 NBCSN — Ice Hockey: Men’s Elimination Round (LIVE) L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Kevin Na (245), $633,600 68-70-67-69—274 cally dominant game in her USA — Ice Hockey: Men’s Elimination Round (LIVE) SUNDAY, FEB. 25 Patrick Cantlay (123), $316,800 66-69-69-71—275 All-American career, shooting 9:30 a.m. Scott Stallings (123), $316,800 71-68-68-68—275 NBCSN — Nordic Combined: Men’s Individual Large Detroit at Charlotte, 1 p.m. Adam Hadwin (92), $241,200 70-74-66-66—276 9 of 16 from the field, making Hill/10km Gold Medal Final; Biathlon: Mixed Relay Gold New Orleans at Milwaukee, 3 p.m. Phil Mickelson (92), $241,200 70-71-67-68—276 11 of 12 free throws, pulling Medal Final San Antonio at Cleveland, 3:30 p.m. Cameron Smith (92), $241,200 72-68-65-71—276 12:45 p.m. Houston at Denver, 8 p.m. Martin Laird (70), $180,000 68-73-68-68—277 down nine rebounds and dish- NBCSN — Nordic Combined: Men’s Individual Large Philadelphia at Washington, 8 p.m. Ryan Moore (70), $180,000 68-68-71-70—277 ing out five assists in just 26 Hill/10km Gold Medal Final; Short Track: Gold Medal Xander Schauffele (70), $180,000 71-70-68-68—277 Final; Women’s Curling: United States vs. South Korea Jordan Spieth (70), $180,000 71-70-69-67—277 minutes. 3 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Justin Thomas (70), $180,000 69-71-67-70—277 “A’ja had it going on,” NBC — Biathlon: Mixed Relay Gold Medal Final; Nordic Aaron Baddeley (56), $133,200 72-68-67-71—278 Combined: Men’s Individual Large Hill/10km Gold MEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS James Hahn (56), $133,200 70-69-70-69—278 South Carolina coach Dawn Medal Final Sunday Derek Fathauer (50), $111,600 68-70-68-74—280 5 p.m. 1. Virginia (24-2) did not play. Next: vs. Georgia Tech, Dustin Johnson (50), $111,600 74-69-64-73—280 Staley said. CNBC — Men’s Curling: United States vs. Switzerland Wednesday. Sung Kang (50), $111,600 70-72-69-69—280 NBCSN — Maci Morris’ shooting and Hockey Game of the Day (replay) 2. Michigan State (26-3) did not play. Next: vs. Illinois, Alex Noren (50), $111,600 71-69-71-69—280 7 p.m. Tuesday. Bud Cauley (40), $78,000 70-72-69-70—281 Kentucky’s collapsing de- NBCSN — Olympic Ice; Figure Skating: Ladies’ Short 3. Villanova (24-3) did not play. Next: vs. DePaul, Kevin Chappell (40), $78,000 69-71-70-71—281 fense kept the Wildcats (13- Program (LIVE) Wednesday. Talor Gooch (40), $78,000 73-70-67-71—281 8 p.m. 4. Xavier (24-4) did not play. Next: at Georgetown, Jason Kokrak (40), $78,000 68-72-69-72—281 15, 5-9) in it for a quarter. But NBC — Alpine Skiing: Women’s Downhill Gold Medal Wednesday. Rory McIlroy (40), $78,000 71-69-73-68—281 the Gamecocks held the Wild- Final (LIVE); Figure Skating: Ladies’ Short Program 5. Cincinnati (23-4) lost to No. 19 Wichita State 76-72. Vaughn Taylor (40), $78,000 72-70-68-71—281 cats scoreless until two free (LIVE); Bobsled: Women’s Competition; Snowboarding: Next: vs. UConn, Thursday. Rafa Cabrera Bello (27), $46,996 72-67-73-70—282 Men’s Big Air Competition (LIVE) 6. Purdue (24-5) beat Penn State 76-73. Next: at Illinois, John Huh (27), $46,996 70-72-70-70—282 10 p.m. throws with 4:17 left in the Thursday. Luke List (27), $46,996 72-71-69-70—282 CNBC — Ice Hockey: Men’s Quarterfinal (LIVE) 7. Texas Tech (22-5) did not play. Next: at Oklahoma Peter Uihlein (27), $46,996 70-73-69-70—282 second quarter that cut 10:35 p.m. State, Wednesday. Dominic Bozzelli (27), $46,996 67-75-69-71—282 NBCSN — South Carolina’s lead to 29- Women’s Curling: Canada vs. Great Britain 8. Ohio State (22-7) lost to No. 22 Michigan 74-62. Next: Matt Kuchar (27), $46,996 73-71-69-69—282 and South Korea vs. Olympic Athletes from Russia vs. Rutgers, Tuesday. Anirban Lahiri (27), $46,996 72-69-67-74—282 20. 12:05 a.m. (Wednesday) 9. Gonzaga (25-4) did not play. Next: at San Diego, Jamie Lovemark (27), $46,996 68-70-73-71—282 NBC — Wilson sat on the bench the Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Ski Cross Gold Medal Thursday. Graeme McDowell (27), $46,996 69-66-70-77—282 Final; Short Track speed skating: Gold Medal Final 10. Auburn (23-4) did not play. Next: vs. Alabama, Patrick Rodgers (27), $46,996 70-71-72-69—282 rest of the first half. But 2:30 a.m. (Wednesday) Wednesday. Sam Saunders (27), $46,996 67-69-72-74—282 South Carolina still managed USA — Ice Hockey: Women’s Bronze Medal Game (LIVE) 11. Clemson (20-6) lost to No. 12 Duke 66-57. Next: at Virginia Luke Donald (18), $33,120 71-72-72-68—283 2:40 a.m. (Wednesday) Tech, Wednesday. Tommy Fleetwood (18), $33,120 70-71-73-69—283 to extend its lead by three NBCSN — Ice Hockey: Men’s Quarterfinal (LIVE) 12. Duke (22-5) beat No. 11 Clemson 66-57. Next: vs. Branden Grace (18), $33,120 70-72-69-72—283 points. The Gamecocks out- Louisville, Wednesday. Charles Howell III (18), $33,120 74-70-69-70—283 13. Kansas (21-6) did not play. Next: vs. No. 23 Jonas Blixt (12), $24,516 71-71-68-74—284 scored the Wildcats 29-18 in NBA STANDINGS Oklahoma, Monday. Bryson DeChambeau (12), $24,516 71-69-72-72—284 the third quarter to put it 14. North Carolina (21-7) did not play. Next: at Brandon Harkins (12), $24,516 71-70-74-69—284 away. EASTERN CONFERENCE Syracuse, Wednesday. Charley Hoffman (12), $24,516 75-69-69-71—284 Atlantic Division 15. Saint Mary’s (25-4) did not play. Next: vs. Troy Merritt (12), $24,516 68-71-72-73—284 At one point, South Caroli- Pepperdine, Thursday. Pat Perez (12), $24,516 72-70-69-73—284 W L Pct GB 16. Rhode Island (21-4) did not play. Next: at La Salle, Kevin Streelman (12), $24,516 72-70-69-73—284 na had 20 assists on 21 bas- Toronto 41 16 .719 — Tuesday. Nick Taylor (12), $24,516 71-71-74-68—284 kets. Boston 40 19 .678 2 17. Arizona (21-6) did not play. Next: at Oregon State, Chad Campbell (8), $17,964 73-71-73-68—285 Philadelphia 30 25 .545 10 Thursday. Paul Casey (8), $17,964 73-71-71-70—285 Morris had a career-high 35 New York 23 36 .390 19 18. Tennessee (19-7) did not play. Next: vs. Florida, Austin Cook (8), $17,964 74-66-73-72—285 points for Kentucky on 13-of- Brooklyn 19 40 .322 23 Wednesday. Brendan Steele (8), $17,964 72-71-71-71—285 Southeast Division 19. Wichita State (21-5) beat No. 5 Cincinnati 76-72. Tom Hoge (6), $16,437 67-73-71-75—286 23 shooting, including 5 of 9 Next: vs. Tulane, Wednesday. Retief Goosen (6), $16,437 68-71-75-72—286 on 3-pointers. The rest of the W L Pct GB 20. West Virginia (19-8) did not play. Next: at Baylor, Martin Kaymer (6), $16,437 73-67-75-71—286 Washington 33 24 .579 — Tuesday. HaoTong Li, $16,437 71-71-69-75—286 Wildcats were 9 for 32 from Miami 30 28 .517 3½ 21. Texas A&M (17-10) did not play. Next: vs. Adam Schenk (6), $16,437 76-67-72-71—286 the field. Charlotte 24 33 .421 9 Mississippi State, Tuesday. Adam Scott (6), $16,437 72-72-71-71—286 Orlando 18 39 .316 15 22. Michigan (22-7) beat No. 8 Ohio State 74-62. Next: at Ben Silverman (6), $16,437 72-71-70-73—286 Bianca Jackson had 12 Atlanta 18 41 .305 16 Penn State, Wednesday. Ryan Blaum (5), $15,696 71-70-72-74—287 points and five assists for the 23. Oklahoma (16-10) did not play. Next: at No. 13 J.B. Holmes (5), $15,696 71-71-73-72—287 Central Division Kansas, Monday. Harold Varner III (5), $15,696 73-70-72-72—287 Gamecocks, and Tyasha Har- W L Pct GB 24. Nevada (23-5) did not play. Next: vs. San Jose State, Kelly Kraft (4), $15,408 71-72-72-73—288 Ryan Armour (4), $15,120 71-71-74-73—289 Cleveland 34 22 .607 — Wednesday. ris added eight points and Padraig Harrington (4), $15,120 71-73-71-74—289 Indiana 33 25 .569 2 25. Arizona State (19-7) did not play. Next: at Oregon, Sean O’Hair (4), $15,120 71-72-73-73—289 seven assists. Milwaukee 32 25 .561 2½ Thursday. Martin Piller (4), $14,832 72-72-75-71—290 Detroit 28 29 .491 6½ South Carolina made 23 of WOMEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS Abraham Ancer (3), $14,400 72-69-75-75—291 Chicago 20 37 .351 14½ its 25 free throws (92 percent). Sunday Greg Chalmers (3), $14,400 73-69-74-75—291 WESTERN CONFERENCE 1. UConn (26-0) beat Temple 106-45. Next: at Tulane, Thomas Pieters (3), $14,400 71-71-71-78—291 The Gamecocks came into the Wednesday. Charl Schwartzel (3), $14,400 71-73-73-74—291 game shooting 68 percent Southwest Division 2. Mississippi State (28-0) beat No. 17 Texas A&M 76-55. Tyrone Van Aswegen (3), $14,400 70-72-75-74—291 W L Pct GB Next: vs. Auburn, Thursday. Chez Reavie (3), $13,896 68-76-77-71—292 from the foul line. Vijay Singh (3), $13,896 72-70-73-77—292 Houston 44 13 .772 — 3. Baylor (25-1) did not play. Next: at No. 6 Texas, Sangmoon Bae (2), $13,608 73-71-73-77—294 Wilson is now 9-1 against San Antonio 35 24 .593 10 Monday. David Lingmerth (2), $13,608 73-71-76-74—294 Kentucky in her four years at New Orleans 31 26 .544 13 4. Louisville (27-2) beat North Carolina 67-57. Next: vs. South Carolina. “We didn’t have the answer for A’ja,” Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell said. “She has been tough to compete against for four years.” UP NEXT Kentucky: At Mississippi on Thursday night. Let me fi nance your next automobile. 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SPORTS ITEMS PITS FROM PAGE B1 in Formula One, tweeted he would be cheering for Wallace. Team LeBron edges Team Stephen 148-145 When told about Hamilton’s well-wishes, Wallace admitted LOS ANGELES — LeBron James to “fan-girling out.” picked a winner in the NBA All-Star “I look up to him. He does so Game. many great things in the F1 James scored 29 points and hit the world. ... Then he sent out a go-ahead layup with 34.5 seconds to tweet and I got weak at the play, winning his third All-Star knees,” Wallace said. Game MVP award while his hand- Wallace noted what the kind picked team rallied to win an uncom- words from Aaron and Hamil- monly entertaining showcase, beat- ton really mean for the sport. ing Team Stephen 148-145 Sunday “People are tuning in and night. hopefully noticing the new For the first time in the 67 editions of face and the new change that’s the All-Star Game, the league aban- coming to NASCAR,” he said. doned the traditional East-West format There has been much angst used since 1951 and allowed team cap- over NASCAR’s problems, and tains James and Stephen Curry to there are many issues, includ- choose their own rosters. ing the disappointing televi- That twist turned a sometimes sion rating for the Daytona staid event into the world’s richest 500. The 5.1 overnight for Fox pickup game, and the intrigue was re- was down 22 percent from last flected on the Staples Center court, year. where a real basketball game broke It’s problematic, and NAS- out. CAR needs to find new rea- LeBron’s team even won an All-Star sons for fans to watch. There game with defense: On the final posses- had been much hand-wringing sion, James and Kevin Durant blanket- over the retirements of Jeff ed Curry, preventing the 3-point-shoot- Gordon, Tony Stewart, Dale ing superstar from getting off a poten- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Earnhardt Jr. and Danica Pat- tial tying shot. Team LeBron forward Anthony Davis, right, of the New Orleans Pelicans lays up a shot rick , but it may have been un- BUBBA WATSON WINS AT RIVIERA necessary worry. against Team Stephen center Joel Embiid, left, of the Philadelphia 76ers, and guard Kyle Why? Because their replace- LOS ANGELES — Bubba Watson Lowry, below second from left, of the Toronto Raptors, during Team LeBron’s 148-145 in ments are really racy and ended two years without winning with in the NBA All-Star game on Sunday in Los Angeles. showed Sunday they aren’t his third victory at Riviera. content to simply turn laps in Watson seized control with two par two years ago — the longest drought of getting rejected by Tracy McGrady in a pack, collect a paycheck and putts and a bunker shot he holed for the decade for the two-time Masters the NBA All-Star celebrity game. take a chartered flight home. birdie on the par-3 14th hole. He champion. Watson moves into the top 50 and is Wallace sparred with 2016 closed with a 2-under 69 for a two- He wrapped up another fun-filled eligible for the World Golf Champion- winner Denny Hamlin on the shot victory over Kevin Na and Tony week in L.A. on and off the golf course, ship next week in Mexico. final lap, then criticized Ham- Finau. although winning for the 10th time in lin afterward. Ryan Blaney led It was his first victory since Riviera his career was far more enjoyable than From wire reports a race-high 118 laps and wrecked Kurt Busch, last year’s winner, trying to win the race. Chase Elliott was ALLEN ships in ’08 with the Celtics passed to Allen, who was wrecked racing for points at FROM PAGE B1 and in ’13 with the Heat. backtracking toward the the end of the first stage. Alex He averaged 18.9 points in corner. Bowman started from the pole Honor, with his No. 34 on Elite Eight. 1,300 games. Allen made Allen, without even need- and was the top Hendrick Mo- the wall at Gampel Pavilion. Allen entered the NBA in 2,973 3-pointers in regular- ing to look down to ensure torsports driver. In three years at UConn, 1996 and went on to play for season games, which doesn’t that he was behind the line, All those drivers are under he scored 1,922 points, still the Milwaukee Bucks, Seat- even count the one that was elevated over Tony Parker 30 years old and the future of No. 5 on the all-time list. The tle SuperSonics, Boston Celt- his most unforgettable. and connected to tie the the sport. If they race the rest Huskies had an overall re- ics and Miami Heat. His 3-pointer from the game. of the season as they did at cord of 89-13, a Big East Allen is the NBA’s all-time right corner with 5.2 sec- He also won an Olympic Daytona, the on-track product Conference record of 49-5, leader in career three-point onds left in Game 6 of the gold medal as a member of might actually be pretty good. with three Big East regular- field goals made in both the 2013 NBA Finals for Miami the 2000 US men’s basketball The changing of the guard season championships and a regular and postseason. One sent the Heat to overtime team. was so palpable at Daytona Big East Tournament Cham- of the most accurate three- against the Spurs in a win- Tickets (table of eight for that Dillon could feel the ener- pionship, three NCAA ap- point and free throw shoot- or-else game, and helped $600) and program sponsor- gy in the garage. Once awe- pearances that resulted in ers in NBA history, he was a them go on to win the title in ships are available by calling struck to be racing against his two appearances in the 10-time NBA All-Star. He seven games. Chris Bosh got the SCAHOF office at (803) childhood heroes, Dillon is Sweet 16, and one to the won two NBA champion- an offensive rebound and 779-0905. part of a new crop eager to spice up the series. Previously, he just wanted to stay out of the way of the veterans. GATORS LOCAL PLAYOFFS SCHEDULE “I feel like a lot of these guys FROM PAGE B1 are coming in, we’re all going TUESDAY SCISA Covenant Classical Christian to start trying to be ourselves The Lady Barons are 19-7 after top- vs. Clarendon Hall, 6:30 p.m. SCHSL (at Wilson Hall Gymnasium A) because the people that led ping Orangeburg Prep 72-41 on Friday GIRLS our sport for so long have kind in a first-round game. Cardinal New- BOYS 3A WEDNESDAY 4A Wilson Hall vs. Cardinal New- of moved out,” Dillon said. “It man received a first-round bye. The man, 3:30 p.m. (at Sumter SCISA A.C. Flora at Lakewood, 7 County Civic Center) definitely feels good to have Lady Cardinals are 18-5. p.m. Bubba and I up there and The Clarendon Hall boys will take SCISA BOYS 2A 3A fighting. I think there’s going on Covenant Classical Christian in a Lee Central at Gray Colle- BOYS Laurence Manning vs. First to be some great battles this quarterfinal game in the 1A playoffs giate (at Allen University in Baptist, 5 p.m. (at Sumter Columbia), 7 p.m. 1A year with all the young guys. today at 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Hall’s County Civic Center) “There’s going to be story- Nash Student Center. lines, and the NASCAR fans The 14-5 Saints defeated Laurens ning Academy boys will meet First The Swampcats are 21-6 after beat- are going to love what they Academy 61-57 on Saturday to advance. Baptist in a 3A quarterfinal game at ing Northwood Academy 71-53 on Sat- see.” On Wednesday, the Laurence Man- Sumter County Civic Center. urday in the first round.
REL “When I went up there for a little bit more, work a bit hard- Wolves lost their first two FROM PAGE B1 visit, everything just seemed er,” Jackson said. “It’s been fun games before winning four in to feel right to me,” Jackson here at Robert E. Lee. We’ve a row. However, that was fol- Wolves on National Signing a game. The 6-foot-3-inch, 247- said. “I really liked the cam- been very successful and it’s lowed with a 4-game losing Day on Feb. 7. “It’s something pound Jackson graded out at 84 pus, the coaches were nice, the been fun to be part of that.” streak before they closed out that I’ve been working to- percent at left tackle. facilities were nice. It’s a small Newberry went 5-6 last sea- the year with a 28-0 victory ward.” Jackson said he was also campus and that’s what I’m son, 3-4 in the SAC. The over Mars Hill. After winning the SCISA 1A considering another pair of used to here at Robert E. Lee.” state title in 2015 and losing in instate Division II schools in Jackson said he began to the 2A title game in ’16, the Limestone College and North think he might get this oppor- Cavaliers went 10-3 this past Greenville University. Howev- tunity toward the end of his Got season, losing in the semifinals. er, Newberry was the right fit junior season. a Job? GET A CAR! They averaged almost 38 points for him. “I started to push myself a We Finance in House
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COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP Gamecocks take 2 of 3 in opening series; Tigers earn sweep
COLUMBIA — The University of innings of 1-hit ball on Sunday for the CLEMSON — Clemson completed saw his first action with the Tigers. South Carolina ended up taking victory. He struck out six and walked a sweep of its season-opening series He was 0-for-1 with a walk while two of three games in its season- four. against William & Mary with a 2-1 being hit by a pitch. He also had a opening baseball series against Vir- Gage Hinson threw two hitless in- victory on Sunday at Doug Kings- run batted in. ginia Military Institute with a 9-0 nings, while TJ Shook allowed one more Stadium. RICHMOND 13 victory on Sunday at Founders hit in one inning and Hunter Lomas Jake Higginbotham pitched 5 1/3 in- CITADEL 3 Park. tossed a hitless inning. nings of 1-run ball to pick up the vic- Former Sumter High School stand- Carolina had 10 hits, with Chris tory. He allowed just two hits and CHARLESTON — The Citadel lost out Jordan Holladay got his first ca- Cullen going 2-for-5 with three runs didn’t walk a batter while striking out to Richmond 13-3 on Sunday at Joe reer hit for USC on Sunday. He had a batted in and one run scored. TJ three. Riley Park. double and scored a run while going Hopkins had two hits and two runs. Travis Marr pitched two scoreless Bulldog shortstop William Kinney 1-for-3. He was 0-for-4 with a walk in Madison Stokes had a double and innings and Ryley Gilliam pitched a of Sumter was 1-for-2 with two runs his first appearance on Saturday, a Justin Row hit a home run. scoreless ninth for the save. scored on Sunday. 7-2 Gamecock victory. CLEMSON 2 Former University of South Caroli- Ridge Chapman tossed five shutout WILLIAM & MARY 1 na Sumter standout Justin Hawkins From wire reports
CATHY L. SAWYER Online condolences may be band; two sons, Cleve Terrell OBITUARIES BISHOPVILLE — Cathy L. sent to www.sumterfunerals. Marsh (Kathy) of Jackson, Sawyer, 59, wife of James com. Tennessee, and Dane Jeff “Tom” Sawyer, died on Satur- Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Marsh of Sumter; one daugh- VIVIAN S. DAVIS sippi; and a brother, Robert day, Feb. 17, 2018, at Palmetto neral Home & Crematory, 221 ter, Dana Marsh Mitchell Vivian Smith Davis, 77, wife Perry Spraberry (Pat) of Health Tuomey. Broad St., Sumter, is in charge (Jeff) of Sumter; two grand- of Olin A. Davis Sr., died on Duck Hill, Mississippi, all of Born on Feb. 16, 1959, in of the arrangements, (803) children, Greg Mitchell and Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at her whom she loved dearly. Port Huron, Michigan, she 775-9386. Jessica Kurzontkowski; three home. Funeral services will be was a daughter of the late step-grandchildren, Harrison Born on July 22, 1940, in Lee held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Joe and Barbara McKenzie Jones, Celina Knipper and County, she was a daughter of at St. Anne Catholic Church Murray. She was formerly Meleah Johnson; seven great- the late Frank with the Rev. Giovannie employed as the office man- grandchildren; three broth- Smith and Elise Nunez, CRM officiating. A pri- ager at Industrial Waste Ser- ers, William Rogers of Man- Folsom Elmore vate burial will follow. vice. ning, Everette Rogers of Dal- and stepdaugh- The family will receive Survivors include her hus- zell and Charles Rogers of ter of the late friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today band of Bishopville; a son, Sumter; and one sister, Mary Roland Elmore. at Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Michael Day (Megan) of DOROTHY KINSLEY Richardson of Saluda. She attended neral Home. Wedgefield; three grandchil- She was preceded in death DAVIS Walker’s Chapel Honorary pallbearers will dren, Emily Day, Hunter Day Dorothy Helen Whitehead by three sisters, Esther Tom- Freewill Baptist be her beloved nephews. and Crace Smith; two broth- Kinsley, age 81, beloved wife son, Dorothy Barto and Bar- Church. She was In lieu of flowers, memorials ers, Mark Lonczkowski of of the late Roy Kinsley, died bara Bianco; and one brother, an avid bingo player. She may be made to Wilson Hall Port Huron and Alan Loncz- on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at David Rogers. loved being around people, School, 520 Wilson Hall Road, kowski of Lebanon, Missouri; Covenant Place. A funeral service will be going to restaurants and Sumter, SC 29150; United Min- and a sister, Sherry Moseley A funeral service will be held held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at shopping. istries of Sumter County, P.O. of Temple, Texas. at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Paxville Baptist Church with Survivors include her hus- Box 1017, Sumter, SC 29151; or The family received friends Crosswell Baptist Church. In- the Rev. Jim Johnson officiat- band of 62 years; children, to a charity of one’s choice. from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at El- terment will follow at Ever- ing. Burial will be at Paxville Olin A. “Bumble Bee” Davis Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- more-Cannon-Stephens Fu- green Memorial Park cemetery. Cemetery. Jr., Patricia Morris, Vickie neral Home & Crematory, 221 neral Home. The family will receive Pallbearers will be Larry McCoy, Sheila D. Morris, Broad St., Sumter, is in charge Graveside services will be friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today Sullivan, Eddie Brown, Christina Sok and Tina Davis; of the arrangements, (803) private. at Bullock Funeral Home. Frankie Trepoy, Mike Tomson, grandchildren, Faith, Brandy, 775-9386. Pallbearers will be Gary You may go to www.bullock- Al Harris and Greg Mitchell. Justin, Melissa, Keith, Kayla, Dixon, Jamie Josey, Brad Gra- funeralhome.com and sign the Honorary pallbearers will Grace, Justin Paul “JP,” ham, Mike Watts, Rusty Ard family’s guest book. be Michael Finley, Hunter David, Lauren, Anna and and James Burress. The family has chosen Bull- Richbourg, Pete Brown, Der- Heath; great-grandchildren, Memorials may be made to ock Funeral Home for the ar- rick Rogers, Lee Rogers and Kaian, Eaton, Zander, Zowie St. Francis Hospital Cancer rangements. Michael Tomson. and Katelynn; and a sister, Center, One St. Francis Drive, The family will receive Frances Norris. Greenville, SC 29601. friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on A memorial service will be Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Thursday at Paxville Baptist held at 3 p.m. on Thursday in HARRIETTE M. FOLKERS Funeral Home and Crematori- Church and other times at the the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens um of Sumter is in charge of home, 250 Keels Road. Funeral Home chapel with SUMMERTON — Harriette the arrangements. The family would like to ex- JAMES E. BRADLEY the Rev. Nathaniel Brown offi- Medlin Folkers, 70, widow of JACQUELINE J. FULMORE press their appreciation to Dr. ciating. Donald Dean Folkers, died on Mark Crabbe for all of his The family will receive Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at Na- MANNING — The Rev. Dr. James Edward Bradley, 74, compassionate care. friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on tional Health Care of Sumter. Jacqueline Joiner Fulmore, widower of Tillie W. Bradley, Memorials may be made to Thursday at Elmore-Cannon- Born on Jan. 59, wife of Pastor Anthony died on Saturday, Feb. 17, St. Jude Children’s Research Stephens Funeral Home and 16, 1948, in Sum- Fulmore, died on Saturday, 2018, at Pruitt Health Facility Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, other times at the home of ter, she was a Feb. 17, 2018, at McLeod Re- in Augusta. Memphis, TN 38105 or to Pax- her daughter, Patricia Morris, daughter of the gional Medical Center, Flor- Born in Elliott, he was a son ville Baptist Church, 10278 4085 Bush Branch Road. late George Er- ence. of the late Walter A. and Rosa Lewis Road, Manning, SC Memorials may be made to nest Medlin Sr. She was born on Feb. 2, Lee Ruth Bradley. 29102. Walker’s Chapel Freewill Bap- and Nora Alex- 1958, in Charleston, a daugh- The family will receive Elmore-Cannon-Stephens tist Church, 99 Walter Ave., FOLKERS ander Medlin. ter of William Joiner and the friends at 463 Lower Lee School Funeral Home and Crematori- Sumter, SC 29153 or to the She was a mem- late Frances Bradley Joiner. Road, Mayesville, SC 29104. um of Sumter is in charge of American Heart Association, ber of Summer- The family is receiving Funeral arrangements are the arrangements. 4217 Park Place Court, Glen ton Presbyterian Church. friends at her residence, 6443 incomplete and will be an- ANN KING MARSH Allen, VA 23060-9979. She is survived by two Juneburn Road, Manning. nounced by Palmer Memorial Elmore-Cannon-Stephens daughters, Tonya Alexander These services have been Chapel Inc. SUMMERTON — Ann King Funeral Home and Crematori- (Ron) and Vicki Preast, both entrusted to Samuels Funeral SARAH R. MARSH Marsh, age 83, beloved wife of um of Sumter is in charge of of Sumter; a stepdaughter, Home LLC, Manning. the late Robert Franklin the arrangements. Lisa Kee (Rodney) of Sumter; LONIELL PEARSON Sarah Rogers Marsh, 88, wife Marsh, died on Monday, Feb. JOHNNIE S. LIVINGSTON a stepson, Phillip Folkers of Bertie Jefferson “Jeff” 19, 2018, at her residence. (Becky) of Columbia; a broth- MANNING — Loniell Pear- Marsh, died on Sunday, Feb. 18, Arrangements will be an- Johnnie S. Livingston, 75, er, George E. Medlin Jr. of son, 53, died on Sunday, Feb. 2018, at a local nursing facility. nounced by Bullock Funeral passed away peacefully at her Camden; seven grandchil- 18, 2018, at 1115 Oliver St., Born on Aug. 1, 1929, in Home of Sumter. home on Feb. 17, 2018. dren, Dustin Preast (Amber), Summerton. Sumter, she was a daughter of Born on Dec. 9, 1942, and Bryanna Preast, Megan Alex- He was born on April 2, the late David and Bertha Gal- raised in Bellefontaine, Mis- ander, Erin McGovern 1964, in Manning, a son of the loway Rogers. Mrs. Marsh sissippi, she was (Conor), William Kee (Sutton), late Albertus and Nellie Din- was a member of Paxville a daughter of the Alex Kee (Brooke) and Han- gle Pearson. Baptist Church. late William nah Folkers; two great-grand- The family is receiving Survivors include her hus- Perry and Mary children, Haze and Ansley; a friends at the home of his sis- Russell Spraber- special aunt, Roma Magnum; ter and brother-in-law, Fran- ry. She was a and two special close friends, cen and Micheal Ledwell, 8713 longtime resi- Christine Bryant and Connie Alex Harvin Highway, Sum- LIVINGSTON dent of Sumter Barwick. merton. and a much be- In addition to her husband These services have been loved wife, moth- and parents, she was preceded entrusted to Samuels Funeral er, grandmother, aunt, teach- in death by a brother, James Home LLC, Manning. er and friend. Johnnie was a Herbert Medlin. STEPHEN W. STAMPS graduate of Mississippi State A funeral service will be College for Women and re- held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Stephen Wayne Stamps, 69, ceived her post graduate de- Summerton Presbyterian died on Saturday, Feb. 17, gree from the University of Church with the Rev. Josie 2018, at his home. South Carolina. She passion- Holler and the Rev. Garland Born in Sumter, he was a Ease the fi nancial stress ately served as a school teach- Hart officiating. Burial will son of the late Rufus and er for more than 40 years, the follow at Sumter Cemetery. Ruby Geddings Stamps. Mr. of an emotional time. majority of which was in the Pallbearers will be Dustin Stamps was a member of Sumter County School Dis- Preast, Ron Alexander, Robert Bethesda Church of God and We all want to be remembered for the good Dealing with the loss trict. After she retired, she en- Bryant, Harry Thames, Claude he was a U.S. Army veteran. joyed spending countless Rabon and Tim Eisenbach. Surviving are two daugh- things we did during our lives. And taking of a loved one is hard hours with her grandchildren, Visitation will be held from ters, Laurie Ann Johnson the burden of final expenses off your family enough. Covering volunteering for various orga- 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at and Lisa Marie Rackley (Wil- is one of the best things you can do. the final costs can be nizations, knitting and gar- Stephens Funeral Home and liam); two brothers, Terrel Help insure that end of life cost won’t be easier than you think. dening. She was also a dedi- other times at the home of Stamps (Linda) and Michael cated member of St. Anne her daughter, Tonya Alexan- Stamps (Amanda); six grand- a burden to your grieving loved ones with Catholic Church. Johnnie will der, 80 Old Spring Court, children; and five great- State Farm Final Expense Life Insurance. be remembered for her self- Sumter. grandchildren. less dedication and generosity The family would like to He was preceded in death Policy offers fixed, guaranteed benefit of $10,000, easing your loved one’s worry about how to pay. Policy benefits may be paid to your Beneficiary, a Funeral Home, or other favored organization. Must be to all those around her. thank National Health Care by a sister, Pat Johnson. 50-80 years old, and in relatively good health to qualify. Surviving are her husband, of Sumter and Caris Hospice Graveside services will be Carlisle Vance Livingston Jr.; for their loving care and at- held at 12:30 p.m. today at two sons, Carlisle Vance Liv- tention. Sumter Cemetery with the Ben Griffith Jr, Agent ingston III (Lindsey) and Memorials may be made to Rev. Al Sims officiating. 2577 Broad Street Extension Joshua Woods Livingston Summerton Presbyterian The family will receive Sumter, SC 29150 (Rankin), both of Columbia; Church, 16 S. Cantey St., Sum- friends from 11 a.m. to noon Bus: 803-469-6800 three grandchildren, Carlisle merton, SC 29148. today at Elmore Hill Mc- Vance Livingston IV, Made- Stephens Funeral Home & Creight Funeral Home. [email protected] line Lewis Livingston and Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Memorials may be made to Your family trusts you. 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The importance of paying attention to history BY KEVIN McDONOUGH and Saudi Arabia.” It goes back SERIES NOTES Just because some people more than half a century to Kidnappers seize Reeves’ don’t care about history explore the radicalization of friend on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, r, doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter. religious leaders under both TV-14) * Conspiracies abound Or that blithe ignorance won’t regimes; the two countries’ on “Lethal Weapon” (8 p.m., Fox, prove costly. roles in a proxy war that has r, TV-14) * Barry meets his That was a harsh lesson re- engulfed much of the Middle match on “The Flash” (8 p.m., cently learned by NBC Sports East, and policies that resulted CW, r, TV-PG) * Murder on the analyst Joshua Cooper Ramo in serious backlash against reservation on “Bull” (9 p.m., after the Winter Olympic American interests, from the CBS, r, TV-14) * Bored to death Games opening ceremonies. 1979 hostage crisis to the 9/11 on “LA to Vegas” (9 p.m., Fox, r, During the lavish event, Ramo attacks to the decades of mili- TV-14) * A high school princi- suggested that Japan served as tary interventions that have pal hides from his past on a “cultural and technical and followed. “Black Lightning” (9 p.m., CW, r, economic example” for South It also offers one of the best TV-14) * One hundred candles Korea. explanations of the differences on “The Mick” (9:30 p.m., Fox, r, Many Koreans begged to dif- between Sunni and Shia inter- TV-14) * Pride cooperates with fer and cited decades of brutal pretations of Islam, a schism ELIA JOSHUA ADE / ABC the FBI on “NCIS: New Orleans” Japanese occupation during more than 1,400 years in the Desperate to repair his friendship with Tyler, Kevin (Jason Ritter), left, (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). the first half of the 20th centu- making and a divide at the enlists the help of Kristin (India de Beaufort) to pull off a grand ges- ry. In his role as a sports ana- heart of much of the violence ture to win him back on the “Old Friends” episode of “Kevin (Proba- LATE NIGHT lyst, Ramo was under no obli- in the region. bly) Saves the World,” airing at 10 p.m. today on ABC. gation to be a Korean history • A young man (Daniel Taylor Kitsch is booked on expert, but it would be nice if Kaluuya) discovers that his D. Lewis, Malik Yoba and John • Sean Connery and Tippi “The Daily Show With Trevor he occasionally read newspa- girlfriend (Allison Williams) Candy star in the 1993 comedy Hedren star in Alfred Hitch- Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Cen- pers. Koreans have been and her parents (Bradley “Cool Runnings” (8 p.m., AMC, cock’s 1964 psychological tral) * Jack Black and Kate known to riot over textbooks Whitford and Katherine Keen- TV-PG). Inspired by the Jamai- thriller “Marnie” (8:45 p.m., Hudson are on “Conan” (11 p.m., used in Japan that minimized er) have big plans for him in ca bobsled team’s participation Starz Encore). 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No Sumter, SC 29151 Attorney at Law removal, trimming, topping, view Total Federal Request Sumter, SC 29150 appliances Call 803-775-0776 $127,500 325 West Calhoun Street enhancement pruning, bobcat Estate:/Samuel Witherspoon Sumter, SC 29150 work stump grinding, Lic & Total Local Match #2018ES4300096 Estate:/Ross S. McKenzie, Sr. insured. Call 803-316-0128 Unfurnished Estate:/Barbara A Bryant $22,500 Personal Representative #2018ES4300100 #2018ES4300076 Homes Christopher Witherspoon A Notch Above Tree Care Full Personal Representative Personal Representative The applications may be C/O William A W Buxton R. Scott McKenzie, Jr. quality service low rates, lic./ins., free Hugh J Bryant $1000 monthly, 3BR/2BA, Double inspected at SCDSNB from March Attorney At Law 2585 Redwood Drive 35 Seagrass Lane est BBB accredited 983-9721 325 W Calhoun Street garage, 5 minutes to Shaw or 1, 2018, through March 19, 2018, Dalzell, SC 29040 Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - Sumter, SC 29150 Total Appearance Wal-Mart. Available 3/1/18. Call 4:30 PM. Written comments Estate:/David L Mcknight Specializing in tree removal, irriga- 803-499-4207 should be directed to Robin Estate:/Weldon H. Shumate #2018ES4300090 tion, and landscaping. Call or text Hickman, Director of Finance, at #2018ES4300056 Personal Representative 803-565-8287 Mobile Home 750 Electric Drive, Sumter, SC Personal Representative David L Mcknight II Rentals 29153, by March 19, 2018. Robert H. Shumate 6029 Urswick Terrace 238 Wilson Street Douglasville, GA 30135 Sumter, SC 29150 American MHP, 2 & 3/BR, lot Summons & Estate:/Paige C Wright Notice Estate:/Evelyn L Burdick #2018ES4300091 MERCHANDISE rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup Personal Representative inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300. #2018ES4300104 Personal Representative Frank Wright TO: Tahmir Benjamin Kenneth Burdick 210 Armstrong Blvd 525 East Calhoun St. Apt. 35. Sumter, SC 29150 For Sale C/O J Cabot Seth Sumter, SC 29150 Attorney At Law or Trade REAL Sumter County, South Carolina Estate:/William J. Green PO BOX 1268 #2018ES4300071 Sumter, SC 29151 ESTATE NOTICE Personal Representative New & used Heat pumps & A/C. Elizabeth M. Green A petition has been filed asking the Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 Estate:/Barbara B Mcinnis 2223 Garrison Street Court to put an end to all rights you or 843-992-2364 #2018ES4300098 Sumter, SC 29154 have to your child J.P., born August Personal Representative 4 Cemetery Plots in Evergreen Homes for Sale 30, 2016, putative father of the child David F Mcinnis Estate:/Scott W Rumph JR is Tahmir Benjamin. The Court has 738 Reynolds Road #2018ES4300107 Cemetery $6000 for all 4 OBO Call set a hearing to consider ending your 803-775-4045 Sumter, SC 29150 Personal Representative Home for sale in Patriot Pkwy rights to your child. That hearing Emily R Bourgeois 4BR 4BA Serious Inquiries only. will be held on March 27, 2018 at Estate:/Estelle Shiren Goodwin 757 Providence Road Call 803-494-4844 10:00 A.M. at the Lackawanna County #2018ES4300105 Charlotte, NC 28207 Family Court Center, Second Floor, Personal Representative 200 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA Estate:/Marvin M. Barkley Kent Goodwin For Sale by Owner 3BR 2BA Site 18503. If you do not appear at this #2018ES4300612 C/O Charles T Brooks, III EMPLOYMENT built, 1400 sq.ft. .68 Acre gr with hearing, the Court may decide that Personal Representative Attorney At Law fireplace/gas logs, kitchen, screened you are not interested in retaining Alita Barkley 309 Broad Street in back porch, deck w/pool & privacy your rights to your child and your 4275 Nazarene Ch. Road Sumter, SC 29150 Help Wanted fence 803-469-3884 or 968-5429 failure to appear may affect the Sumter, SC 29154 Full-Time Court's decision on whether to end your rights to your child. You are TRANSPORTATION warned that even if you fail to Someone to do domestic work, appear at the scheduled hearing, the mature, honest, dependable, dedi- hearing will go on without you and cated, must work well with a your rights to your children may be Advertise hardworking team of ladies. Must ended by the Court without your pass drug test and background being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a Here's My Ca check. Full time. Paid vacation and holidays after 1 yr of employment. Antiques / lawyer. Classic Cars 803-495-8018 YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF your Sumter School District is accept- DAD’S SMALL ENGINES For Sale: 1948 Chevy 2 door, needs YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT • SALES & SERVICE Piano Tuning WALKE ing applications for a HVAC Techni- Repairs & Refinishing restoring $2000. 1948 Chevy re- CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR Don & Faye PIAN cian, Electrician and Carpenter. You TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET 1000 Myrtle Beach Highway Cincinnati Conservatory stored 4 door $7000. 84' Camaro, Sumter, SC 29153 Certified Since 1947 may send resume to Sumter School FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT good for parts, good motor, and (803) 495-4411 For Expert Service WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL CALL ALGIE WALKER District Maintenance Department, Parts & Service Center Senior Citizen & Military Discount good transmission $1000. Call HELP. 1345 Wilson Hall Rd. Sumter, S.C. business M-F 8:00-5:00 | Sat 8:00-12:00 803-485-8705 803-236-6426 19 S. Cantey Street 29151-2039 or apply online at Northern Pennsylvania Legal If you want the Best…call the Best www.sumterschools.net. Call Services, Inc. PAINTING & MINOR R 803-469-6900, ext. 600 for any Miscellaneous 33 North Main Street, Suite 200 Mike Stone questions. Pittston, PA 18640 STEVEN B. MCNAMAR (570) 299-4100 2160 Thomas Sumter Hwy. the little guy Hotel front desk position open at card on Sumter, SC 29153 Phone: 803-905-1902 • Fax: 803-905-1906 License #M97151 5720 Bethel Church Road Super 8 in Manning. Evening shift. Estate Notice www.hatfieldexpress.com Senior Citizens Pinewood, SC 29125 80 Hotel front desk experience required. Sumter County 15% Discount [email protected] Call for appt. 803-447-9614 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE GAMECO Experienced painter needed, Ernie Baker SHRINE CLU OF ESTATES Here’s My McLean Marechal Insurance must have driver's license and own Associate Agent is Available for R transportation. Call 803-840-1258 Persons having claim against the CALL NOW FOR DATE AVAILAB following estates are required to deliver 712 Bultman Drive | Sumter, SC 29150 Rent for your “Special Occasion leave message. Sumter: 803-774-0118 | Florence: 843-669-5858 Craft Shows • Weddings • Banquets • or mail their claims to the indicated Cell: 803-491-4417 | [email protected] Parties• Family Reunions Call 983-1376 Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to fi le their Centipede Sod Broad St is seeking a front desk claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Card manager, clerk and housekeepers. Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Lenoir’s Sod Horatio, S.C. Previous hotel exp. required. Please Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or 499-4023 • 499-4717 apply in person at: before the date that is eight months after Refurbished batteries as low as 80 Sq. Ft...... $20 2535 Tahoe Dr. 2645 Broad St. Sumter, SC the date of the fi rst publication of this 250 Sq. Ft...... $50 $45. New batteries as low as $65. 500 Sq. Ft...... $95 (Across from Hardee Cove) Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Publishes every 905-3473 Exp. Bookkeeper Needed 6v golf cart battery as low as $65. barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), Full Time with Benefits Package Call Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd Rd. or such persons shall be forever barred Rentals Available! CHECK%()25(<28%8 OUT OUR SELECTION AND VALUE PR 803-773-4381 as to heir claims. All claims are required ACE PARKER TI Rita @ 803-9336 to make an apt. or Friday in SUMTER ELKS LODGE #855 send resume's to PO Box 2229 to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address Sweet 16 Parties, Business Meetings, Weddings, Reunions, Sumter, SC 29151 Birthday Parties and more... Sizes for all functions. of the claimant, the basis of the claim, FREE DELIVERY AND FREE SETUP!* Call Cindy Davis at 316-3396 or 469-8899 *within a 50 mile radius LEGAL *within a 50 mile ra the amount claimed, the date when the The Sumter Item 1100 W. Liberty Street • Sumter, SC claim will become due, the nature of any 930 N. LAFAYETTE DR. • SUMTER • 803-775-1277 • ACEPARKER@ Looking for a certified mechanic SERVING SUMTER & THE SURROUNDING AREAS FOR 34 YE NOTICES uncertainty as to the amount claimed and Tidwell Septic Tanks & Pumping to work on Class A tractors and the date when due, and a description of J&T’s Local Moving and More SALES • INSTALLATION • PUM as PING “Saving time & money with no worries” trailers. Certified in annual inspec- any security as to the claim. REPAIRS • DRAIN LINES TANK INSPECTION Over 20 years of experience tions, tires and brake work. If Serving S umter & the Surrounding Areas $ 00 Over 30 Years Experi 64 Wilder Street Jamie Sin ence • Family Owned & Opera interested call 803-473-6553. Beer & Wine low ted Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:/Naomi S Hinnant 803-236-4008 or 803-773-3934 License #2018ES4300088 For all your septic tank needs! as (803) 481-2966 *Free Estimates Personal Representative 12 (803) 481-7719 1665 Lewis Road *Moving (Home & Offi ce) per week* FAX Sumter, SC 29154 Nesbitt Transportation is now Larry Smith www.jtslocalmovingmore.com Notice Of Application H.L. Boone hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be 1019 Nathaniel Street Owner / Notary Public Notice is hereby given that Pocalla Sumter, SC 29150 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs Spirits Inc. dba, Mac's Place Spirits experience. Home nights and week- Party Shop intends to apply to the H.L. Boone, Contractor Cleaning Done R ends. Call 843-621-0943 or South Carolina Department of All Types of Improvements Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Water & Fire Damage • Smoke/Odor Removal 1 Monte Carlo Court 843-659-8254 Revenue for a license permit that Remodeling, Painting, Mold Sampling and Remitiation Sumter, SC 29150 will allow the sale On premises Carports, Decks, 24/7 Emergency Service (803) 773-9904 Blow Ceilings, Ect. 1500 Airport Road Hiram S Barnette's Auto Parts seeking consumption of Beer and Wine at 699 Sumter, SC 29153 803-938-5 www.spittlescleaning someone to drive tow truck. Clean B-C Bultman Drive, Sumter, SC LIFESTYLES 29150. To object to the issuance of driving record required. Apply in LAWN SERVICE person at Barnette's Auto Parts 1370 this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than N St. Paul's Church Rd. Grass • Edging • Trimming • Leaf Removal February 22nd, 2018. For a protest to Year Round Services be valid, it must be in writing, and To advertise contact your Insured • Dependable • Courteous • Professional Help Wanted Your Local Authorized Xerox Sales Agency should include the following Erik Ford 18 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 778-2330 Part-Time information: (1) the name, address sales representative or (803) 968-8655 Xerox ® is a Trademark of Xerox Corporation and telephone number of the person Exp. Trailer switcher needed in filing the protest; (2) the specific call 803.774.1212 Sumter to move trailers in yard. Do reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person washouts & minor repairs. Thurs., protesting is willing to attend a Fri. & Sun. 7 am - 5 pm. Must have 2 hearing (if one is requested by the *with 13 week sign up yrs exp. CDL & clean driving record. applicant); (4) that the person 803-938-2708 M-F 9am-3pm lv msg. protesting resides in the same