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NATION Military trains in winter weather as global threat shifts THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents A4 Police are looking for Raphael Bostic’s metal- lic green 2010 Honda Accord with South Car- Man sought for olina license tag LYN 285. Bostic was found dead Saturday in Sum- ter near railroad tracks near Cooks and South questioning in streets. PHOTO PROVIDED of a gunshot wound, McGirt said police are also looking Sumter County Coroner for Bostic’s car, a metallic green 2010 shooting death Robbie Baker said. His Honda Accord with S.C. license tag next of kin have been no- LYN 285. tified. Anyone with information is asked to Columbia victim found near Sumter railroad tracks Bostic was last seen call the Sumter Police Department at Friday driving his car in (803) 436-2700. Information can be SIMMONS BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Raphael Bostic, 29, of Columbia, was Columbia, McGirt said, given anonymously by calling Crime [email protected] found dead at about 1:15 p.m. down an accompanied by Matthew Stoppers toll free at 1-888-CRIME-SC. embankment from railroad tracks Tyrell Simmons, who is now wanted Tips can also be submitted anony- Now that the body found near rail- near Cooks and South streets, accord- for questioning as police work to de- mously to Crime Stoppers by going to road tracks in the city Saturday has ing to Tonyia McGirt, Sumter Police termine who killed Bostic and why. www.P3tips.com and clicking on the been identified, authorities are work- Department public information offi- Simmons, 27, of Sumter, is described “Submit a New Tip” tab or by down- ing to locate a Sumter man he was cer. as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs about 160 loading the P3 Tips app for Apple and seen with before his death. An autopsy determined Bostic died pounds and has brown eyes and hair. Android devices. Board members yet Playing through the playoffs to explain rationale for reopening school 3 of 6 trustees haven’t responded to Item inquiries from last week BY BRUCE MILLS vote to re- [email protected] open Mayewood, The Sumter Item is The Sumter still waiting to hear Item asked from three of the six each of the Sumter school board six trustees BAKER members about their who voted reasons for voting on in favor of Feb. 11 to reopen the reopen- Mayewood Middle ing to ex- School next school year. plain their Ten months ago, the rationale nine-member board — and also consisting of five differ- McLEOD why they ent trustees before the voted November midterm against de- election — voted to laying any close Mayewood and decision merge its students into until the R.E. Davis Elementary board re- School, which is 1.3 ceived a re- miles away. What is RAY sponse now R.E. Davis College from the Preparatory Academy state de- operates as a K-8 mag- partment of education net curriculum. on the financial impact Mayewood’s closing, of reopening the school. and that of F.J. DeLaine To date, Frank Baker, Elementary School, Matthew “Mac” which consolidated into McLeod and Sherril Cherryvale Elementary Ray have provided no DANNY KELLY / THE SUMTER ITEM School, were reasoned responses. A week ago Clarendon Hall junior shooting guard Traveon Davis looks to get around Lowcountry Prep freshman guard Cory by the board at the time today, McLeod and Ray Appleton in the undefeated Saints’ first-round win over the Marlins in the SCISA 1A state playoffs on Saturday at as a way to save money said via email they Wilson Hall’s Nash Student Center. Since then, the Saints defeated Newberry Academy 61-35 in the quarterfinals due to low enrollment. on Tuesday and will play Richard Winn in the semifinals at 7:30 p.m. today at Nash Student Center. The day after the 6-3 SEE MAYEWOOD, PAGE A6 City receives clean audit report with overspending in budget BY ADRIENNE SARVIS An external audit from means all information pre- $58,931,899, resulting in a defi- $15,471,784. However, the un- [email protected] Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin sented to the auditing team cit of $15,938,028, according to assigned fund balance portion LLP in Camden stated the fi- was factual even if a deficit the audit report. The general of the general fund, which City of Sumter ended the nancial statements and other exists in the budget. fund is described as the city’s can be spent at the govern- 2017-18 fiscal year with a appropriate materials pre- By June 30, 2018, the end of chief operating fund. ment’s discretion, was report- clean audit and a net position sented were in accordance the fiscal year, the city’s gen- Total government revenues ed at $16,135,376. of $106,311,217, though its gen- with accounting principles eral fund revenues were re- — $49,267,325 — and expendi- The report also states the eral fund account had a defi- generally accepted in the ported at $42,993,871, and gen- tures — $64,739,109 — also re- cit of more than $15 million. United States. 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A2 | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 THE SUMTER ITEM Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Clarendon man WHAT YOUR GOVERNMENT IS DOING: SUMTER CITY COUNCIL arrested on 10 Council approves annexation near counts of child pornography Gateway Plaza shopping center BY ADRIENNE SARVIS BOARD, COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOT He said the committee's and board's purpose [email protected] SUBJECTED TO TWO-TERM LIMIT focuses on providing advice rather than BY SHARRON HALEY Reading: Resolution, only one vote required implementing policy and considering approvals. Special to The Sumter Item Sumter City Council had a quo- Agenda item: A resolution to extend the terms of Some of the members' terms have been extended rum with four members Tuesday as the members of the Downtown Sumter Committee in the past, he said, but this resolution will formalize MANNING — A 28-year-old members approved final reading of and the Community Development Housing Board. that process. Clarendon County man was an ordinance to annex general com- Background: Mayor Joe McElveen said members of Discussion: Merchant made a motion for approval, arrested Feb. 14 on 10 counts mercial land next to a shopping those two committees would not be subject to the and councilman Colin Davis seconded. involving the sexual exploita- center into the city limits and ap- usual two-term limit "because of special Vote: Approved with a 4-3 majority vote in favor. tion of a minor. prove three resolutions. circumstances existing with those committees." David Dwayne Womack of Olan- LAND NEAR SHOPPING CENTER SUMTER POLICE ENTER MUTUAL AID This contract will permit both agencies to assist the ta was arrested ANNEXED INTO CITY CONTRACT WITH LAKE CITY AUTHORITIES other in the event of a natural disaster, disorder, by investigators Reading: Second and final Reading: Resolution special events and other emergency and law with the South Agenda item: A resolution approving a mutual aid enforcement activities. Carolina Attor- Agenda item: An ordinance to annex .8 acres of land at 1260 Alice Drive into the city. agreement between Sumter Police Department and "This is for a force multiple for either their agency or ney General’s Of- Lake City Police Department. ours depending on the circumstances," Sumter WOMACK fice’s Internet Background: The subject property, currently Police Chief Russell Roark III said. Crimes Against zoned general commercial, is an empty lot in Background: The South Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Act authorizes agencies to enter into Discussion: Hastie made a motion for approval, and Children Task the Gateway Plaza block — where T.J. Maxx written contracts and provide assistance to each other Merchant seconded. Force. Investigators with the and Young's Beauty are located. This request with law enforcement services, states the resolution. Vote: Approved with a 4-3 majority vote in favor. South Carolina Law Enforce- also includes associated South Carolina ment Division and the Claren- Department of Transportation right-of-way on Alice Drive, according to a staff report from UPCOMING EVENTS BRING ALCOHOL don County Sheriff’s Office as- Sumter Planning Department. Sumter Downtown Market, Downtown Zombie sisted with Womack’s arrest. SALES DOWNTOWN Fest Halloween Event and Sip & Stroll. A CyberTipline report from Specific plans for the property have not been stated. Reading: Resolution The alcoholic beverages will only be permitted in the National Center for Miss- Agenda item: A resolution to authorize the sale containers provided by vendors, according to the ing and Exploited Children led Discussion: Councilman David Merchant made resolution. a motion for approval, and councilman Calvin and consumption of beer and wine only in the to Womack’s arrest and inves- downtown area at multiple annual events.