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Craig Alan Till are her clothing and prevented Growing operation was practice for selling Till Jr., 35, also each her from leaving the room by both of facing a blocking the door. professionally in Colorado, suspect says Ridgewood first-de- Miles is accused of holding BY KAYLA ROBINS The victim told Sumter Drive, and gree crimi- the woman down at times [email protected] County Sheriff’s Office depu- Billy Joe nal sexual while Till forcibly had sexual ties she saw the drug activity McCoy Jr., TILL McCOY MILES conduct intercourse with the victim Investigators confiscated 21 — which one of the suspects 26, of True- charge. while “she tried to resist and marijuana plants and 42.6 ad- reportedly said was in an ef- field Drive, The vic- get away,” according to the ditional grams of pot when fort to perfect his growing have been charged with manu- tim told investigators those sheriff’s office. they found a marijuana-grow- methods before moving to facturing marijuana for the two suspects came into her With that incident reportedly ing operation while serving a Colorado — while she was drug operation, according to room one night this month. occurring on Saturday, investi- search warrant related to a temporarily staying at the res- Adrienne Sarvis, public infor- Warrants state they forcibly gators entered the sexual assault case in Rem- idence on Ridgewood Drive. mation officer for the sher- held the victim down and bert. Rebecca Allyn Miles, 31, and iff’s office. Miles and kissed her while removinremovingg SEE POT, PAGE A6

City debuts arts and food festival honoring the late philanthropist Ackerman

BY IVY MOORE Special to The Sumter Item

new festival comes to Sumter in April, planned by the Ackerman Legacy AFoundation, a new organization formed in memory of Roger Ackerman, who died in September last year. The name of the April 4-7 event, Inspire! Festi- val, reflects Ackerman’s inspiring achievements in the arts but also a goal of the foundation to inspire others to participate in and support the arts. Ackerman was a noted philanthropist and dedicated support- er of arts and culture in Schedule of Events Sumter. He inspired nu- merous adults and chil- dren through his advocacy SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO of visual art, music, theater Deane and Roger Ackerman, philan- and history — and his love of AARTISTRTIS SHOWCASE thropists and supporters of the arts, good food. Not only was it his CONCERT ON MAIN When: April 6, 6-9 pp.m..mm are seen at a past cultural event in dream to see the arts thrive in AT LA PIAZZA Sumter. The Inspire! Festival, A Cele- his adopted hometown, but Acker- Where: City Centre, 21 N. Main St. bration of Food, Arts & Music in man was also a primary driver of When: April 6, 7:30-11 p.m. Details: View an exhibition by Deane Ackerman, Sumter, organized and coordinated the successful efforts to establish Where: North Main Street, accomplished, award-winning artist whose works are in by the Ackerman Legacy Founda- downtown Sumter great demand tion, debuts April 4-7. SEE INSPIRE, PAGE A6 Details: Rob Crosby Group and Tickets: Free, donations accepted the Footnotes on stage More information: www.sumterinspirefestival.org Tickets: $25 includes beer, wine BROTHERS GRIMM and non-alcoholic beverages SPECTACULATHON Purchase: At Sumter County SHRIMP FEAST Museum, Sumter County Gallery of CHAMBER MUSIC WITH NEW YORK When: April 4-7, 7:30 p.m. Art, Sumter Little Theatre, Sidebar, When: April 4, 6-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. CITY-BASED DECODA ENSEMBLE Swan Lake Visitors Center or www. AND ATTACA QUARTET Where: Sumter County Museum, 122 Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday sumterinspirefestival.org N. Washington St. Where: Sumter Little Theatre, 14 When: April 7, 3 p.m. Details: All-you-can-eat skewered, Mood Ave. Where: Temple Sinai Jewish History Center, 11 boiled and grilled shrimp, shrimp and Details: Two narrators and several Church St. grits, Lowcountry boil, barbecue, beer, actors combine 200 Grimm’s Fairy GALLERY AFTER HOURS Details: Experience a moving chamber music wine, soft drinks. Music by Johnny Tales in a wild comedy with performance in the beautiful Temple Sinai from Hilton and Friends. audience participation. Cinderella, When: April 5, 6-9 p.m. two nationally renowned New York City chamber Tickets: $30 in advance for museum Snow White, Hansel and Gretel Where: Sumter County Gallery of Art, 200 music ensembles: Decoda, a Carnegie Hall members, $40 in advance for non- like you’ve never seen them Hasell St. affiliate, and Attaca Quartet. Celebrate the members, $45 at the door before. Details: Enjoy fine art exhibition by Stephen memory of Roger Ackerman, who dreamed of filling the sanctuary with music and life. Purchase: (803) 775-0908 | www. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students/ Chesley, refreshments and music sumtercountymuseum.org seniors/military Tickets: Free, donations accepted Tickets: $15 for museum members, $20 for non- members, $5 for students Purchase: (803) 775-2150 | www. More information: (803) 775-0543 | www. sumterlittletheatre.com sumtergallery.com Purchase: (803) 775-0908 | www. sumtercountymuseum.org

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BY IVY MOORE bles, Decoda and Attaca Quartet. Deco- Special to The Sumter Item da, the first affiliate of Carnegie Hall, comprises young musicians who play a Two area organizations have been variety of music, often in unexpected awarded Communities Grants from the arrangements. Central Carolina Community Founda- The Washington Post reviewer wrote PHOTOS PROVIDED tion “to increase the livability of the of Attaca Quartet, “they come very Midlands region.” The Sumter County close to epitomizing the string quartet Attaca Quartet will be in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Temple Sinai Jewish Histo- Museum and Mt. Calvary Missionary ideal: four strikingly individual players ry Center, 11 Church St. Like Decoda, their performance is funded in part by a grant Baptist Church in Bishopville expect to with the ability to speak eloquently in from the Central Carolina Community Foundation. launch their projects this month. one voice.” According to a press release, “Con- “The concerts will expand the muse- nected Communities grants are funded um’s reach in the Sumter community, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist spirational speaker for Mt. Calvary’s by the Foundation’s Community Im- increase awareness of the center and Church, 714 Camden Highway, Bishop- “Small Town — Great Beginnings” pact Endowment fund and a number of create a unique, shared experience for ville, will host its first exploratory project, is a retired teacher who now Field of Interest funds for the arts.” the community,” according to CCCF. meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday. Carolyn owns a print shop. These funds were established with gifts Sumter County Museum Executive Harvey, coordinator of the church’s “We want to involve not just individu- from donors in order to enable the Director Annie Rivers said the concerts Connected Communities project, said als, but entire families,” Harvey said. CCCF to respond to the ever-changing will also afford the public another op- representatives of various organiza- “We especially want to encourage Lee needs and opportunities of Midlands portunity to tour the Temple Sinai Jew- tions and businesses in Lee County and County’s young people.” communities. ish History Center and to learn more members of the public will meet to dis- She said the church will hold after- Grant awards for 2019 total $327,000 to about Temple Sinai’s contributions to cuss the area’s needs and how they school tutorials for Lee County’s youth 14 recipients for projects in Fairfield, the community and education about the might be met. and help to provide fine arts, music, vi- Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Or- Holocaust. Noting that Lee County is one of the sual art, dance and more that are not angeburg, Richland and Sumter coun- Both ensembles will perform at 3 p.m. poorest areas in the state, Harvey said readily available for them. ties. on Sunday, April 7, at Temple Sinai she expects the meeting’s attendees to Both the chamber music concerts at The Sumter County Museum’s grant Jewish History Center, 11 Church St., address deficits in education, recre- Temple Sinai and the Mt. Calvary proj- will help fund a performance by two as part of Sumter’s inaugural Inspire! ation, the arts, job opportunities and ect were formulated in response to two New York City chamber music ensem- Festival. more. Deacon Enos Bryant, the first in- questions, according to JoAnn Turn- quist, president and CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundations. They are “What makes residents love where they live?” and “What draws them in and keeps them there?” “Through the Connected Communi- ties grant initiative, the foundation seeks to strengthen our region by in- vesting in our community’s assets. Each selected project encourages citi- zen involvement and community-wide collaboration,” Turnquist said. “We’re Decoda, an Affiliate delighted to support creative organiza- Ensemble of Carnegie tions that are enriching our region.” Hall, will perform April Admission to the 3 p.m. April 7 Cham- 7 at Temple Sinai Jew- ber Music at the Temple Sinai Jewish ish History Center. History Center, 11 Church St., is $15 for Sumter County Museum members, $20 for the public and $5 for students. There is no charge to attend the inaugural ex- ploratory meeting for “Small Town — Great Beginnings” at Mt. Calvary Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 714 Camden Highway, Bishopville. For more information, call Sumter County Museum at (803) 775-0908 or Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at (803) 483-2220. Restaurant news Sumter school board’s Finance Committee to discuss fiscal emergency

Following are the food grades for local businesses BY BRUCE MILLS Mayewood next year and has appealed to the inspected by the South Carolina Department of [email protected] state Board of Education the “fiscal emergency” Health and Environmental Control for March 8-15. A declaration by State Superintendent of Educa- The Sumter school board’s advisory Finance tion Molly Spearman. That appeal hearing will “C” grade is failing. For detailed reports, visit www. Committee will discuss the district’s February fi- be later this month. scdhec.com. nancial reports and an update on the state-de- Mayewood was closed at the end of last school clared fiscal emergency from Feb. 27 at its year along with F.J. DeLaine Elementary School Applebee’s #76021, 2497 Broad St., Sumter: A monthly meeting today. in an effort to save money by consolidating low- Be Fit Eat Fit, 507 S. Wise Drive, Sumter: A An agenda for the committee’s monthly meet- enrollment schools as the district is still emerg- ing was distributed Monday morning. The advi- ing from fallout caused by the discovery of $6.2 Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, 321 W. Wesmark Blvd., A sory committee consists of three board members million in overspending in fiscal 2016. Sumter: and appointed private-business owners in the The board’s goal in its appeal response will be IGA Deli Bakery #51, 325 W. Wesmark Blvd., Sumter: A Sumter community. to present a financial plan that includes reopen- J&C BBQ, 224 C. Manning Ave., Sumter: A At its meeting last month on Feb. 18, the com- ing Mayewood while also achieving one month’s Korner Shak II, 1269 N. Lafayette St., Sumter: A mittee advised the full board to reconsider its de- operating expenditures in the fund balance by Munn-E-Saver, 437 Broad St., Sumter: A cision from Feb. 11 to reopen Mayewood Middle next year, according to board Chairman the Rev. S&G Food Mart, 502-A W. Liberty St., Sumter: A School, saying the school’s reopening would im- Ralph Canty, which is required by a new law to Sambino’s Bistro, 1104 Alive Drive, Sumter: A mediately erode the district’s general fund bal- be reached by June 30, 2020. ance and was in “direct conflict” to the district’s Canty said the new plan will involve budget Sportsman Stop-N-Shop, 2810 U.S. 15 South, Sumter: B Sweet & Unique LLC, A financial recovery plan from last year. cuts to include personnel. Like all board-related 112 E. Clark St., Pinewood, The majority of the board still wants to reopen meetings, the meeting is open to the public.

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Research on collagen supplements isn’t clear on benefits, risks

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First Presbyterian preschoolers went on a hunt for a pot of gold on Thursday in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Students, all dressed in green (some even with green hair), found leprechaun footprints along the way.

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While nearby states debate abortion bans, Group with consumer-friendly South Carolina sits out

COLUMBIA (AP) — While nearby states are acting quickly vibe pushes drugmakers’ message to move more restrictive abor- tion laws through their legisla- tures, South Carolina lawmak- WASHINGTON (AP) — As ominous 41 percent in 2008. consulting firm.” ers have barely touched the music plays in the background, the nar- Susan Hepworth, a spokeswoman for Hepworth said Woodberry is a consul- issue so far in 2019. rator of a radio ad warns that a Trump the alliance and Woodberry, described tancy with a division that specializes in Lawmakers have introduced administration proposal to apply inter- the nonprofit as “a national network of nonprofit coalition management and at least nine different abortion national pricing to certain Medicare physicians that advocates for patient ac- that the money paid to the firm’s people bills in the South Carolina Gen- drugs would be a nightmare for seniors. cess to the medicines they prescribe.” represents a small amount of the alli- eral Assembly in 2019, from a The one-minute spot is the handiwork Through the alliance, she said, doctors ance’s expenditures for those years. near outright ban on abortions of the Alliance for Patient Access, a non- “can share their perspectives about the The alliance “files all of the appropri- to banning specific abortion profit group that gives off a consumer- benefits of respecting the physician-pa- ate paperwork with the IRS and takes methods. friendly vibe but is bankrolled by the tient relationship, clinical decision mak- the extra step of making available on its None of them have received powerful pharmaceutical industry. It’s ing and personalized, patient-centered website a current list of its supporters,” public hearings, even as legisla- also closely aligned with a Washington health care.” It’s no surprise, Hepworth according to Hepworth. The link to this tures in Tennessee, Georgia, lobbying and public relations firm, said, that the group’s backers include list takes a bit of searching to find, how- Mississippi, Florida and Ohio Woodberry Associates, whose president, companies that manufacture medicines. ever. push forward bans on abortions Brian Kennedy, is the nonprofit’s execu- She declined to answer questions The alliance’s money comes from when a fetal heartbeat can be tive director. about the radio ad. The one-minute spot more than three dozen associate mem- detected, which is about six As Congress and President Donald singles out for criticism a Trump admin- bers and financial supporters, which in- weeks into a pregnancy. Cur- Trump’s administration aim to lower istration proposal to gradually shift clude several of the largest pharmaceu- rent South Carolina law allows prescription drug costs, outside groups Medicare payments for drugs adminis- tical companies. Among them are Ab- abortions until the 20th week. like the Alliance for Patient Access are tered in doctors’ offices to a level based bVie, manufacturer of Humira, the South Carolina Gov. Henry seeking to sway the outcome. But not all on international prices. blockbuster drug for immune system McMaster ran for re-election as of these organizations are clear about Prices in other countries are lower be- conditions; AstraZeneca, maker of the an opponent of all abortions who they actually represent. Their cause governments directly negotiate cholesterol drug Crestor; Bristol-Myers and said earlier this year he names can obscure the source of the with manufacturers. But drugmakers Squibb, maker of the blood thinner El- would sign a ban. The climate message, and they’re cagey about where have assailed the Trump plan, arguing it iquis; and Pfizer, maker of Lyrica for in the federal court system also they get their funding. smacks of government price-setting and nerve pain. appears to be on the side of peo- Yet even a small degree of separation would lead to socialized health care. The group’s leaders are medical doc- ple who want to restrict abor- can be valuable for pharmaceutical com- The alliance’s radio spot makes the tors based outside of Washington; those tions with Republican President panies at a time when the industry faces same argument, using nearly identical identified in the tax records as directors Donald Trump already appoint- stiff political headwinds. Drug prices language. Under the Trump proposal, aren’t paid for the one hour per month, ing two U.S. Supreme Court jus- may provide a rare bipartisan issue on the ad says, “cancer treatment would be on average, of work they do for the non- tices and a number of other fed- which Congress and the White House paid based on rates from countries with profit. But several of them have earned eral judges anticipated to over- could collaborate on legislation ahead of European-style health care, where ac- tens of thousands of dollars in consult- turn court rulings if they get a the 2020 elections. In a prelude of sorts, cess to new medicine is rationed and pa- ing and speaker fees from the health chance. the Senate Finance Committee last tients often wait months for care.” care industry, including companies that But the only time abortion month grilled drug company executives Tax filings for 2015 through 2017, the back the alliance. has come up in the South Caro- over the cost of their products. most recent available, show the alliance For example, Dr. Jack Schim, a neu- lina Statehouse in 2019 was at Anger is bubbling up from their con- has paid Woodberry’s consultants more rologist in California and an alliance di- last week’s budget debate in the stituents. A February poll by the non- than $1 million. Brendan Fischer of the rector, was paid nearly $329,000 between House, which passed a proposal partisan Kaiser Family Foundation nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center 2015 and 2017, with the bulk of the in the spending plan preventing found nearly one in four Americans tak- said the transactions may raise red flags. money coming from Allergan, maker of state money from going to ing prescription drugs have difficulty af- “Nonprofits are supposed to promote wrinkle treatment Botox, according to a Planned Parenthood, which Re- fording their medications. Although ma- social welfare, not operate to provide a database maintained by the Centers for publicans said was a blow jorities of the public trust pharmaceuti- private benefit to any person or entity,” Medicare and Medicaid Services. against an abortion provider. cal companies to develop new and effec- Fischer said. “A nonprofit could run Schim was one of the top-ranking phy- The organization receives less tive drugs, only 25 percent trust them to afoul of tax law if it is substantially ben- sicians in his specialty for these pay- than $100,000 a year from the price their products fairly — down from efiting a nonprofit officer’s for-profit ments. state, and it goes for birth con- trol and family planning for people on Medicaid. The groups pushing for strict- er rules on abortions aren’t worried about the slow prog- ress. 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Art, Carmela Bryan and ing the festival together, Hil- INSPIRE Eric Bultman of the Sumter ton said, as was Melanie FROM PAGE A1 Little Theatre and Annie Colclough, executive direc- Rivers quickly got on board. tor of the Sumter County It has already sold out.” Cultural Commission. the Temple Sinai Jewish Proceeds will benefit local “We envision the festival History Center, which arts organizations including as becoming a mini-Spoleto opened in June 2018. the Sumter County Gallery [one of the country’s pre- Johnny Hilton, Jay of Art, Sumter Little The- mier performing arts festi- Schwartz and Frank Ed- atre and Sumter County vals based in Charleston],” wards, close Museum and Hilton said, “and we want to friends of Ack- Temple Sinai make it an annual festival erman, came up OTHER SPECIAL Jewish History with a variety of events. with the idea for ACTIVITIES GOING Center. Also re- Next year, we’d like to add the festival and ON THROUGHOUT ceiving support dance. We want to have all were joined by from the festi- the things that were dear to several others THE WEEKEND val will be Sum- Roger and (his wife,) in the communi- • Create a butterfly at ter Rotary Deane.” ty to organize Temple Sinai in memory of Club’s CART Visual art for this inaugu- the spring the children who died in (Coins for Al- ral festival will be an exhibi- event, Hilton the Holocaust; zheimer’s Re- tion by Deane Ackerman, an said. • Be an archaeologist and search Trust), a accomplished, award-win- “Jay and dig for treasures at the fund founded ning artist. Frank had Sumter County Museum; by Ackerman Hilton said the committee worked closely and that has raised “wants to see people come to with Roger and • Learn acrylic painting and millions of dol- the festival like they come to [Sumter County comic book drawing at the lars for Al- the Iris Festival. We want to Museum Execu- Sumter County Gallery of zheimer’s dis- celebrate the memory of tive Director] Art. ease research. Roger Ackerman and how Annie Rivers on Hilton said he was such a giver.” the Temple Greg and Dani- Sponsors of the festival Sinai Museum, and it be- elle Thompson were con- include Central Carolina came a team effort,” he said. sulted, and “Danielle came Community Foundation, The same became true of up with the idea of a four- City of Sumter, Sumter the Inspire! Festival. course dinner downtown at PHOTO PROVIDED Opera House, Sumter Eco- “Roger loved good music, La Piazza.” The Sumter County Museum’s Shrimp Feast is popular each year, and nomic Development/The arts, history and good food,” Shelley Kile, the city’s this year the event was added to the Inspire! Festival. Link, Thompson, Thompson Hilton said. “Karen Watson, communications and tour- Turner Construction, Syno- executive director of the ism director, and City Man- Matthew Morse, webmaster, tographer for the city, were vus and Hacquard & Comp- Sumter County Gallery of ager Deron McCormick and graphic designer and pho- also instrumental in bring- ton.

POT D.C.-area sniper shootings case FROM PAGE A1 to have Supreme Court hearing residence on Sunday at 6 p.m. and saw “in plain sight” a large quantity of marijuana on the WASHINGTON (AP) — sentencing requirements for coffee table in front of Till, The Supreme Court on juvenile offenders. Miles and McCoy as well as Monday agreed to consider The appeals court judges clippings from a plant on the Virginia’s plea to reinstate said a resentencing would floor. Multiple black canvas- the life-without-parole sen- determine whether Malvo style planters with what ap- tence of a man who as a qualifies as “one of the rare peared to be marijuana at the teenager participated in juvenile offenders” who can bottom and recently cut mari- sniper shootings that terror- be sentenced to life without juana stalks sticking out were ized the Washington, D.C., the possibility of parole be- also found in the living room, a region in 2002. cause his “crimes reflect news release from the sheriff’s The justices said they will permanent incorrigibility.” office said. take up the state’s appeal in They said if his crimes in- As the search continued, in- PHOTOS PROVIDED the case of Lee Boyd Malvo, stead “reflect the transient vestigators found two large Part of a marijuana-growing op- who was 17 when he and immaturity of youth,” he is “grow tents” with a running eration was discovered Sunday in John Allen Muhammad fa- entitled to a sentence short fan and dehydrator unit inside a residence on Ridgewood Drive. tally shot 10 people in Mary- of life without parole. a secondary bathroom. One of land, Virginia and Washing- The Supreme Court will the tents was empty, with what ton. Malvo was sentenced to review that decision. As is appeared to be marijuana on evidence that the suspects were life-without-parole terms in typical, the justices did not the floor, and the other tent re- growing plants other than mar- Virginia and in Maryland. make any comment in portedly contained multiple ijuana, according to Sarvis. Muhammad, who was 41 at agreeing to hear the case, planters with 2- to 3-foot mari- Till reportedly told investiga- the time of the shootings, which will be argued in the juana plants. tors he was “growing marijua- was sentenced to death and fall. A container in the middle of na in the hopes of perfecting was executed in 2009. Regardless of what the the secondary bathroom held his methods so that he and Malvo was sentenced to Supreme Court decides, it is 19 small marijuana seedlings a Miles could move to Colorado four life terms for crimes he unlikely that Malvo would few inches in height, Sarvis to professionally produce the committed in Virginia. But get out of prison anytime wrote in the release. Plant clip- plants to supply dispensaries.” the U.S. Court of Appeals for soon. He isn’t getting a new pings found on the floor and As of Monday evening, nei- the 4th Circuit ruled last sentencing hearing in Mary- bare marijuana stalks indicat- ther Till nor Miles had posted a year that while Malvo’s life- land, where he struck a plea ed to investigators that some of total $35,000 bond each, $30,000 without-parole sentences deal and was sentenced to the plants had already been of which is a surety bond for 3, according to Sumter inmate were legal when they were six life-without-parole pris- harvested. the sexual conduct charge. records. McCoy appeared to imposed, Supreme Court de- on terms for shootings that Investigators did not see any Their next court dates are May have posted bond. cisions that followed altered took place in that state.

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COMMENTARY Hasta luego, Beto O’Rourke ASHINGTON — It must be a grown-up thing, but every time I see Beto O’Rourke, I want to fix him a hamburger. He’s pre- Wcious. And, if my eyes serve me, he’s hungry. Call it maternal instinct; call it age. But, let’s call the Texas Democrat’s nascent presidential campaign what it is: a youthful folly. If only the media machine weren’t already doing its dang-est to advance a narra- tive primarily of its own making. No one in recent memory, save for Donald Trump, has received so much free advertising by simply showing up. From near-constant chatter on cable-news shows to a recent cover-story splash in Vanity Fair, O’Rourke is the newest celebrity politician. In a telling quote in the magazine article, he declared: “Man, I’m just born to be in it.” O’Rourke did grow up around politics. His late fa- ther, Pat O’Rourke, a Texas county judge, co-chaired Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign in Texas in 1984 and 1988 and later ran unsuc- cessfully for Congress after becom- ing a Republican. The younger EDITORIAL ROUNDUP O’Rourke often tagged along on cam- paign stops and has recounted hat- Recent editorials from South Carolina newspa- Historically Black Colleges and Universities ing it when his dad urged him to pers: Historic Preservation reauthorization. Kathleen speak to people. I leave the rest to Dr. The focus on preserving history is not new Parker Freud. for Clyburn. And as longtime advocates of Don’t get me wrong, the boyish The Times and Democrat preservation and restoration, we join in man whose mannerisms and speech thanking him for making history a priority. March 13 patterns ricochet between Robert Kennedy and Barack Obama (Berto O’Bama?) is — have I said this? — precious, the preferred fallback term when, upon Federal law passed The Post and Courier peering into a bassinet at someone’s new baby, there’s March 12 nothing else to say. For a reason, Beto metaphors and similes are found in the nursery. recently to preserve When he flails his arms, often in front of his own $61M Mega Millions face, he reminds mothers everywhere of the moment Reconstruction-era sites when an infant suddenly realizes that the hand bob- bing in front of his nose belongs to him, whereupon U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn windfall should go he remains mesmerized until he realizes there’s an- spoke to guests and reporters at Zion Baptist other one! Church in Columbia recently to celebrate the to education in S.C. O’Rourke apparently hasn’t quite made the connec- Reconstruction Era National Historic Park Act tion, but some coaching may help. If not, we’ll be lis- and the establishment of the Reconstruction The $61 million in tax revenue the state is tening to the hand. Era National Historic Network. expected to reap from the winner of the $1.5 None of this is to say he isn’t perfectly qualified to The act was passed by the House and Senate billion Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Oc- be president of the United States. O’Rourke, after all, in February as part of the John D. Dingell Jr. tober should go toward improving education has served three terms in Congress and barely lost Conservation, Management and Recreation in South Carolina. his Senate bid last year to Republican Ted Cruz. Pre- Act. The law redesignates the Reconstruction That’s the stated purpose of the lottery, viously, he served as an El Paso city councilman and Era National Monument as a national park in after all, but apparently there’s no law that otherwise has worked for a startup Internet-service Beaufort County. It also establishes the Recon- says what can and cannot be done with tax provider, been a nanny, art mover, proofreader and, struction Era National Historic Network, revenue flowing from big winners. That needs when time allowed, a writer of short stories and, which will be operated by the National Park to change. briefly, an alternative-weekly publisher. He also Service and managed by current site owners, At Gov. Henry McMaster’s request, some played bass in a punk rock band, Foss. I’m no sooth- whether federal, state, local or private. lawmakers want to use the $61 million, pack- sayer, but I’d gamble on a late-night-show bass perfor- “South Carolina will be the hub of a new na- aged with an additional $35 million in other mance real soon. tional network that will stretch across the revenue, to give each taxpayer a $50 rebate. In fairness, as columnists like to say when they’re country,” said Clyburn, who represents South Spread so thin, that money would have a midway through a political evisceration, he is pre- Carolina’s 6th Congressional District. “Any negligible effect on the state economy or on in- cious. But are we sure his dosage is correct? To the place that indicates a relationship to the Re- dividual households. It would be better to use untrained eye, O’Rourke’s jumping, dancing, lurching construction era will be able to participate, al- it to shore up South Carolina’s many educa- pogo-stick histrionics seem more manic than high en- lowing small and rural communities through- tion-related funding needs. ergy. I’d offer a beer with that hamburger, but I fear out South Carolina to participate in our No. 1 That $61 million would pay for more than being accused of contributing to the delinquency of a industry — tourism.” 8,000 Palmetto Scholarships at $7,500 per year, minor leaguer. (Search O’Rourke’s DWI and burglary The historic network concept has been uti- for example. Even before relaxing eligibility arrest history if you want to.) lized in the Underground Railroad Network to requirements last year, lottery proceeds were Otherwise, I confess that I like O’Rourke as the per- Freedom and the African American Civil not keeping up with scholarship costs, and son he actually is — a dreamy-eyed Libran with Rights Network. With the Reconstruction Era taxpayers were filling the gap. whom I happen to share a birthday (Sept. 26), if a few National Historic Network in place, communi- The lottery windfall would also be more years apart. He also shares my husband’s high school ties can make their case for federal recogni- than enough to help freeze in-state higher edu- alma mater, Woodberry Forest. In a star-gazing, palm- tion and assistance for their significant sites cation tuition for a year (estimated at $44 mil- reading, karma-kind-of-way, he’s a pretty irresistible without the National Park Service having to lion). It would cover the cost of hiring 120 ad- combo, but mostly for dating. take on the obligation of owning or managing ditional school resource officers (estimated at As presidential material, O’Rourke has offered lit- the sites. The congressman expects the new $10 million per year), bring more mental tle substance except to say that he wants to make legislation to have a significant economic im- health services to students ($2.2 million per the country a better place and save the planet, which pact in South Carolina. year) or cover most of the $85 million needed no other politician has ever said. He’s against walls, “We are told that over 500,000 people every for consolidating underperforming rural at times favors expanding Medicare for those who year plan their vacations through consulting school districts. want it and suggested climate-change warriors are the National Parks Service,” Clyburn said. Those and similar proposals are being con- like our troops who fought in World War II. No, “This means that South Carolina will be well- sidered by the state Legislature this year as they’re not. positioned to have new people coming to our part of the larger budgeting process, which in- Going forward, the O’Rourke campaign’s operative state and helping our economy. And I hope cludes a total of about $1 billion in surplus word is “positive,” which is why columnists rarely that they will come back time and time again.” funds for lawmakers to choose how to spend. run for public office. That said, I am positive about Clyburn sees the Reconstruction Era Nation- But education is rightly the focus this year one thing: O’Rourke is a composite character churned al Park and Reconstruction Era National His- in the wake of The Post and Courier’s “Mini- out by a Google analytics algorithm that specified a toric Network providing an in-depth under- mally Adequate” series. And no doubt state youngish, Spanish-speaking, tall, skinny guy whose standing of the diverse experiences of the na- schools Superintendent Molly Spearman could nickname sounds Latino, even though O’Rourke is tion’s history and more opportunities for heri- put the one-time lottery windfall to good use. 100 percent white, from a privileged background, and tage tourism, which is the fastest-growing So far, lawmakers haven’t made clear where the husband of a hundred-millionaire’s daughter, not area in the tourism industry. the other $35 million for the proposed income that there’s anything wrong with that. Zion Baptist Church is just one example of a tax rebates would come from or how much it In this anti-white-male era, I suppose a white moth- site that could be eligible for the Reconstruc- would cost the state to process about 2 million er of three white males and one white grandson tion Era National Historic Network. The tax rebates. should be gratified that so many young people are church was first organized in 1865 and moved The expense and complexity of such an ef- drawn to him. As I may be someday, too — in about to its current site on Washington Street in fort are also strikes against it. 2032 — when the still boyish O’Rourke will be a more- 1871. Besides, much of the $61 million to be paid seasoned 60 — and I’ll be trying to get out of a chair, Another potential site in the state capital is to the state comes from multistate ticket buy- assuming a lot. the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, which was ers who helped grow the jackpot to a record- In the meantime, a burger has Beto’s name on it. built in 1869 and is currently the nation’s only breaking $1.5 billion. So it’s somewhat disin- museum dedicated to interpreting the post- genuous to suggest South Carolina taxpayers Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ Civil War Reconstruction period. are owed a cut of that money anyway. washpost.com. With Clyburn’s guidance, an equally impor- Even if the House passes its lottery rebate tant piece of legislation also was approved in plan, senators should have the common sense © 2019, Washington Post Writers Group February as part of the Lands Package: the to redirect that money into education. 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MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Zion, Duke marching to Columbia USC, Clemson Overall No. 1 seed Blue Devils, fellow No. 1 women open NCAA tourney Virginia to play at Colonial Life Arena Friday on Friday BY EDDIE PELLS the NCAA Tournament think it’s both ends. He’s a guy who The Associated Press now have three weeks eliminates easy baskets and he can get BY DENNIS BRUNSON to figure out how to you some easy baskets.” [email protected] t’s going to take more slow the 6-foot-7, 285- Duke, the No. 1 seed in the East Re- pound freshman gional, will play the winner of No. 16 South Carolina and Clemson than a busted sneaker to I who, many times North Carolina Central and No. 16 both earned berths in the stop Zion Williamson. this season, has North Dakota State, which are playing women’s NCAA basketball appeared unstop- in the First Four on Wednesday. The tournament released on Mon- The way he’s going, he might not pable. other game in the East Region is No. 8 day. be done until he’s cutting down “I think there’s Virginia Commonwealth against No. 9 South Carolina earned a No. nets at the Final Four. a verve when he’s Central Florida. 4 seed in the Greensboro Re- Impressed by how Duke is playing in there,” Duke as- In the South Regional first-round gional and will host first- and with college basketball’s best player in sociate head coach games in Columbia, No. 1 Virginia will second-round the lineup, the NCAA selection com- Jon Scheyer play No. 16 Gardner-Webb, and No. 8 games on Friday mittee made the Blue Devils the said. “I Mississippi and No. 9 Oklahoma will and Sunday at overall top seed for March play. UNC Charlotte’s Madness, perfectly in step Williamson led the Blue Devils to the Halton Arena. with the oddsmakers, Atlantic Coast Conference title and USC, which is who had already ended any doubt about his health, 21-9 on the sea- established Duke or his willingness to finish his son, will face No. STALEY as the 9-4 fa- season playing college ball be- 13 seed Belmont vorite to take fore heading to the NBA. His (26-6) at 1:45 p.m. it all. status had been shaky since on Friday. The other game will The other the Feb. 20 blowout of his have No. 5 seed Florida State 67 teams in Nike sent him tumbling (23-8) facing No. 12 seed Buck- to the ground, writh- nell (28-5) at 4 p.m. ing in pain with a Overall No. 1 seed Baylor is Grade 1 knee the top seed in the regional. sprain. Iowa is the No. 2 and North Some said Carolina State is the No. 3 seed. he’d be a fool Clemson earned the No.9 Duke’s to play an- seed in the Portland Regional Zion Williamson other minute and will face No. 8 seed South (1) celebrates of college Dakota at 7 p.m. on Friday in after Duke de- ball, given Starkville, Mississippi. the millions Clemson is in the NCAA feated awaiting Tournament for the first time Florida State in him in the since 2002. The Tigers are 19- the Atlantic NBA, where 12, while South Dakota is 28-5. Coast Conference he’s expected The other game will have tournament to be the first No. 1 seed Mississippi State on Saturday in pick in the (30-2) taking on No. 16 seed Charlotte. draft later Southern (20-12) at approxi- this year. mately 9:30 p.m.. But even in The winners of the Friday the billion-dol- games will face off on Sunday. lar business Louisville and Notre Dame that is March are the other No. 1 seeds. Con- Madness, there necticut is a No. 2 seed, the are some things first time it hasn’t been a No. 1 money just can’t buy, seed since 2006. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and Williamson The pairings were errone- wants to savor every ously released early on Mon- bit of this fleeting day afternoon by ESPN ahead of its selection show on Mon- SEE DUKE, PAGE B4 day night.

NIT TOURNAMENT JA WATCH Morant, Murray State could provide patented NCAA upset against Marquette

BY JOHN MARSHALL come the second team to win four games in The Associated Press four days at the Pac-12 tournament. Don’t expect a lot of points either way. LAS VEGAS — Picking a perfect bracket No. 11 Saint Mary’s vs. No. 6 Villanova, has become a nearly impossible act, the rit- South Region. The Gaels proved they can ual of ripping up brackets an annual rite of play with anyone by beating top-ranked the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga in the WCC title game. The defend- UMBC proved the point early last year by ing national champion Wildcats became the beating Virginia to become the first No. first team to win three straight Big East ti- 16 seed to topple a No. 1 in tourna- tles, but had some shaky moments ment history. Loyola-Chicago early in the season. proved it late by taking Sister No. 13 UC Irvine vs. No. 4 Jean all the way to the Final Kansas State, South Region. Four. The Anteaters enter the NCAA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS No Retrievers or Ramblers Tournament on a 16-game Clemson’s Marcquise Reed (2) and the Tigers will play host to Wright in the bracket this year, but as winning streak and have won State today at 7 p.m. in the first round of the National Invitation Tour- always, there will be upsets. 30 games. The Wildcats were nament. Here are a few games to the co-Big 12 regular-sea- keep an eye on: son champions, but se- No. 12 Murray nior forward Dean Clemson, Furman in NIT State vs. No. 5 Wade was still in a Marquette, walking boot as West Region. of Sunday. field; South Carolina left out The Rac- MORANT, ers have SEE BY DANNY KELLY record in the Atlantic Coast Ja Mo- PAGE B4 [email protected] Conference before falling to rant, the North Carolina State, 59-58, in type of It’s not quite the Big Dance, the second round of the ACC player who but it’s better than staying tournament. Wright State, can single- home. which went 15-3 in the Hori- handedly lead Murray State This is the boat both Clem- zon League, fell to Northern his team to a win. and former son (19-13) and Furman (25-7) Kentucky 77-66 in its confer- Marquette has a simi- Crestwood High are in after not hearing their ence championship game. lar player in Markus School standout Ja names called during the The Tigers will be led by se- Howard, but lost its Morant will take on NCAA Tournament Selection nior guard Marcquise Reed final four regular-sea- Marquette in the first Show on Sunday. (19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 son games and was round of the NCAA Tour- However, both the Tigers assists and 2.2 steals per bounced from the Big nament on Thursday in and Paladins will be playing game) and senior forward Eli- East tournament by Hartford, Connecticut, be- in the National Invitation jah Thomas (13 points, 7.9 re- Seton Hall. ginning at 4:30 p.m. The Tournament instead. South bounds, 1.4 assists and 2.2 No. 12 Oregon vs. No. 5 Racers are the No. 12 seed in Carolina will not. blocked shots). Wisconsin, South Region. the West Regional, while Mar- No. 2 Clemson will be host- The Raiders’ top scorers are The Ducks are one of the quette is a No. 5 seed. ing No. 7 Wright State (21-13) sophomore center Louden bracket’s hottest teams, today at 7 p.m. on ESPNU. finding a late-season de- SAM OWENS / EVANSVILLE COURIER & PRESS VIA AP Clemson finished with a 9-9 SEE NIT, PAGE B4 fensive groove to be- B2 | TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PRO GOLF AREA ROUNDUP McIlroy hits his stride Lakewood softball team wins division in Beat Cancer with a Bat PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy managed to block CAMDEN — The Spiegel went the dis- Britton Morris had out all the noise, all the distractions, Lakewood High School tance in the circle for two hits and two RBI and this was long before he even varsity softball team the win, striking out for the Swampcats. reached the pivotal three-hole finish went 3-0 in winning the nine. VARSITY TENNIS at the TPC Sawgrass to win The Courage Division of BOYS HEATHWOOD HALL 5 Players Championship. the Beat Cancer with a VARSITY BASEBALL WILSON HALL 4 McIlroy, more than any other play- Bat tournament on Sat- SUMTER 19 er, has been looked upon as golf’s urday at Larry Doby DREHER 6 Wilson Hall lost to next big thing in the decade since age Field. Heathwood Hall 5-4 on and injuries began to slow Tiger The Lady Gators de- COLUMBIA — Sum- Thursday at Palmetto Woods. feated Swansea 6-0 in ter High School explod- Tennis Center. Jack Nicklaus took to Twitter on the opener as Cakhi ed for six runs in both The Barons fell to Sunday night for memories of the Fowler tossed a 3-hit the second and third 2-2. time McIlroy first came to meet with shutout. She had five innings to roll to a 19-6, SINGLES him ahead of the 2010 Masters, and a strikeouts. 5-inning victory over few months later the precocious Fowler also led the Dreher on Saturday at 1 – William Coulter 20-year-old from Northern Ireland offense with three hits, the DHS field. (WH) defeated Xander shot 62 on the final day at Quail Hol- while Brittany Epps Wylie Coker led the Postic 6-0, 6-0. low for his first PGA Tour victory. had two. Gamecocks, who im- 2 – Ben Lucas (WH) McIlroy set the U.S. Open scoring MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM LHS followed that proved to 4-4, going defeated Thyson Jonell record a year later with an eight-shot Rory McIlroy won The Players Champion- with a 4-3 win over 3-for-3 with two dou- 7-5, 1-6, (6). victory. He had four majors — miss- ship on Sunday at TPC Sawgrass. Camden. Autumn Gib- bles and six runs bat- 3 – Pritish Das (HH) ing only a green jacket — at age 25. bons got the win in the ted in. Bryce Lyons had defeated Jackson Mahr So with McIlroy approaching his McIlroy said. “I’ve just got to do my circle. Fowler had two three hits, scored two 6-2, 6-4. 30th birthday, and with only one vic- thing. And if I go concentrate on me, hits, and Morgan runs and had two RBI. 4 – Zander Brunk tory over his previous 50 tourna- control what I can do, good golf and Christmas had a triple. Jackson Hoshour (WH) defeated John ments worldwide, the critics took no- good attitude takes care of the rest.” In the championship had two hits, and Vic- McCants 6-0, 6-0. tice. When he played in the final Attitude has been key for McIlroy. game, Lakewood beat tor Brown had a double 5 – Hap Shull (HH) group nine times without winning — It was important not to get down Andrew Jackson High and three RBI. Drake defeated Andrew Smith never mind that he was at least three on himself if he didn’t win, even if 5-1. Fowler threw a Thames and Kieran (WH) 6-2, 6-2. shots back on five of those occasions everyone expected him to at Went- 4-hitter and also had Hagerty scored three 6 – Baron Stanton — questions about his ability to close worth last year and Dubai two two hits. runs apiece, while (HH) defeated Jacob became louder. months ago. Cambrie Deberry Jacob Holladay scored Bostic 7-5, 6-2. His patience was tested when he McIlroy says he has been reading and Keeley Hulse had twice and had two RBI. DOUBLES began this year by playing in the books and working with people to re- two hits apiece, and Coker pitched the final group in three out of his five mind himself that golf is a joy to Darby Watford had a first two innings to get 1 – Coulter/Mahr tournaments, finishing no worse play and provides a comfortable life- double and two runs the win. (WH) defeated Postic/ than a tie for sixth. style — he went over $45 million in batted in. WILLIAMSBURG 16 Das 8-1. But he never showed any hint on career PGA Tour earnings alone — JV SOFTBALL LAURENCE MANNING 4 2 – Jonell/Stanton panic. but that it doesn’t define him as a LAURENCE MANNING 8 (HH) defeated Lucas/ His reaction when he tapped in for person. WILLIAMSBURG 7 KINGSTREE — Lau- Brunk 8-5. par Sunday to win The Players was “Who I am as a person isn’t who I rence Manning Acade- 3 – Shull/McCants not much different from when he fin- am as a golfer,” he said. “And it took MANNING — Lau- my suffered its first (HH) defeated Smith/ ished with a par at Bay Hill, a bogey me a while to get to that point where rence Manning Acade- loss of the season, Bostic 8-3. at Riviera, a birdie at Torrey Pines. I realized who those two people were. my defeated Williams- falling to Williams- CORRECTION All of them were good weeks when So that has been a big thing. And I burg Academy 8-7 on burg Academy 16-4 on he looked back over 72 holes. One of think that’s been the big difference Friday at Julie Skolar Saturday at the WA The junior varsity them was better than the other be- between the highs and lows of the Field. field. baseball game between cause he won a trophy. last few years and the more consis- Lindsey Barwick led LMA, which fell to Laurence Manning “I feel like I’ve managed the first tent play. I’ve had two wins in the LMA with three RBI. 4-1, was trailing 5-4 Academy and Ben Lip- six tournaments of the year very last 12 months, but even the play in Anna Marie Beard, when the Stallions ex- pen that was reported well, even with some noise around between that has been pretty good.” Malorie Spiegel and ploded for 11 runs in in Sunday’s edition of me, whether ‘he can’t close, he can’t Not since 2012 has McIlroy started Haley Truett each had the bottom of the The Sumter Item was a play on Sundays,’ blah, blah, blah,” a year so well. an RBI as well. fourth inning. scrimmage.

SCOREBOARD Varsity Boys Golf Indiana at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Jim Furyk (330), $1,350,000 71-64-71-67—273 -15 Sumter at West Florence (at Traces Golf Club), TBA WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Eddie Pepperell, $725,000 72-68-68-66—274 -14 Varsity Lacrosse Jhonattan Vegas (180), $725,000 72-69-67-66—274 -14 TV, RADIO Boston at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Tommy Fleetwood (110), $456,250 65-67-70-73—275 -13 Laurence Manning at Camden Military, 5 p.m. Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Dustin Johnson (110), $456,250 69-68-69-69—275 -13 TODAY Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer New Orleans at Orlando, 7 p.m. Brandt Snedeker (110), $456,250 69-72-65-69—275 -13 Utah at New York, 7:30 p.m. Jason Day (85), $350,000 70-66-68-72—276 -12 Noon — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Men’s and Darlington at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m. Brian Harman (85), $350,000 66-69-71-70—276 -12 Women’s Singles First-Round Matches (TENNIS). Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Washington at Chicago, 8 p.m. Hideki Matsuyama (85), $350,000 71-72-66-67—276 -12 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Pittsburgh vs. Wilson Hall at Pee Dee, 6 p.m. Miami at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Justin Rose (85), $350,000 74-66-68-68—276 -12 Detroit (MLB NETWORK). Toronto at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Abraham Ancer (66), $253,125 69-66-70-72—277 -11 4 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Tampa Bay vs. Varsity Softball Dallas at Portland, 10 p.m. Joel Dahmen (66), $253,125 69-71-67-70—277 -11 New York Yankees from Tampa, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). Lee Central at Buford (DH), 5 p.m. Jon Rahm (66), $253,125 69-68-64-76—277 -11 5 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Notre Dame at Michigan Pee Dee at Laurence Manning, 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES Adam Scott (66), $253,125 70-69-68-70—277 -11 (ESPNU). Varsity and JV Softball Denver at Washington, 7 p.m. Keegan Bradley (56), $193,750 65-73-68-72—278 -10 6 p.m. — College Baseball: South Carolina at Furman Crestwood at Sumter, 5:30 p.m. Minnesota at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Ollie Schniederjans (56), $193,750 71-70-65-72—278 -10 (WNKT-FM 107.5). Utah at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Webb Simpson (56), $193,750 70-70-70-68—278 -10 6:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Men’s and Junior Varsity Softball Dallas at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Nick Taylor (56), $193,750 73-69-69-67—278 -10 Women’s Singles First-Round Matches (TENNIS). East Clarendon at Latta, 6 p.m. Detroit at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Bryson DeChambeau (50), $156,250 70-69-69-71—279 -9 7 p.m. –—College Basketball: National Invitation Varsity Boys Tennis Indiana at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Ryan Moore (50), $156,250 67-74-69-69—279 -9 Tournament First-Round Game – Wright State at Clemson Wilson Hall at Camden Military, 4 p.m. Tony Finau (43), $125,000 69-71-68-72—280 -8 (ESPNU, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). Sergio Garcia (43), $125,000 69-70-74-67—280 -8 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Philadelphia at Charlotte (FOX Varsity Track and Field Kevin Kisner (43), $125,000 68-68-71-73—280 -8 SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Thomas Sumter at SPRING TRAINING J.T. Poston (43), $125,000 68-69-73-70—280 -8 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh at Carolina (FOX Orangeburg Prep, 3:45 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE Byeong Hun An (36), $94,375 66-71-73-71—281 -7 SPORTSOUTH). Emiliano Grillo (36), $94,375 70-72-73-66—281 -7 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Washington at New Jersey (NBC W L Pct. Billy Horschel (36), $94,375 69-70-73-69—281 -7 SPORTS NETWORK). NBA STANDINGS New York 13 6 .684 Matt Kuchar (36), $94,375 69- 7:30 p.m. — College Baseball: Rice at Texas A&M (SEC Oakland 11 8 .579 70-72-70—281 -7 NETWORK). EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland 12 9 .571 Lucas Bjerregaard, $77,625 70-70-70-72—282 -6 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota 13 10 .565 Tom Hoge (28), $77,625 69-71-70-72—282 -6 Milwaukee (NBA TV). Atlantic Division Houston 13 10 .565 Matt Wallace, $77,625 69-73-70-70—282 -6 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Indiana at Los Angeles W L Pct GB Baltimore 12 11 .522 Gary Woodland (28), $77,625 72-69-73-68—282 -6 Clippers (NBA TV). Kansas City 13 12 .520 x-Toronto 49 21 .700 — Tiger Woods (28), $77,625 70-71-72-69—282 -6 Los Angeles 11 11 .500 x-Philadelphia 45 25 .643 4 Toronto 11 11 .500 Boston 43 27 .614 6 PREP SCHEDULE Seattle 8 8 .500 Brooklyn 36 36 .500 14 WOMEN’S TOP 25 POLL Detroit 11 12 .478 New York 14 56 .200 35 TUESDAY Tampa Bay 10 12 .455 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ final 2018-19 women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in Varsity Baseball Southeast Division Texas 9 12 .429 Chicago 7 13 .350 parentheses, records through March 17, total points Crestwood at Lower Richland, 6:30 p.m. W L Pct GB Boston 8 15 .348 based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one A.C. Flora at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m. Miami 33 36 .478 — point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Manning at Hanahan, 6 p.m. Orlando 33 38 .465 1 NATIONAL LEAGUE Record Pts Prv Hannah-Pamplico at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Charlotte 31 38 .449 2 W L Pct. 1. Baylor (28) 31-1 700 1 Washington 30 40 .429 3½ Varsity and JV Baseball San Diego 13 8 .619 2. UConn 31-2 665 2 Atlanta 24 47 .338 10 Laurence Manning at Cardinal Newman, 4:15 p.m. Washington 14 10 .583 3. Notre Dame 30-3 648 3 Clarendon Hall at St. John’s Christian, 4 p.m. Central Division Chicago 14 10 .583 4. Mississippi St. 30-2 614 4 JV and B Team Baseball Miami 14 10 .583 5. Louisville 29-3 579 5 W L Pct GB 6. Stanford 28-4 568 6 Camden at Sumter, 5 p.m. Los Angeles 12 9 .571 x-Milwaukee 52 18 .743 — Milwaukee 13 11 .542 7. Oregon 29-4 531 7 Varsity Boys Golf Indiana 44 26 .629 8 Philadelphia 11 11 .500 8. Iowa 26-6 509 8 Manning at East Clarendon (at Lake City Country Club), 4 Detroit 36 33 .522 15½ Atlanta 11 12 .478 9. Maryland 28-4 456 9 p.m. Chicago 19 52 .268 33½ Pittsburgh 10 12 .455 10. N.C. State 26-5 450 10 Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall (at Sunset Country Cleveland 17 53 .243 35 Arizona 10 12 .455 11. Oregon St. 24-7 376 11 Club), 3:30 p.m. Colorado 10 12 .455 12. Syracuse 24-8 324 15 Varsity Boys Soccer WESTERN CONFERENCE San Francisco 9 12 .429 13. Iowa St. 25-8 312 13 St. Louis 9 13 .409 14. Texas A&M 24-7 301 17 Trinity-Byrnes at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m. Southwest Division 15. South Carolina 21-9 291 16 Porter-Gaud at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. New York 9 14 .391 W L Pct GB Cincinnati 6 11 .353 16. Gonzaga 28-4 284 12 Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer 17. Kentucky 24-7 261 18 Houston 44 26 .629 — Orangeburg-Wilkinson at Crestwood, 5:30 p.m. TODAY’S GAMES 18. Marquette 26-7 259 13 San Antonio 41 29 .586 3 19. Miami 24-8 246 19 Varsity and JV Boys Soccer New Orleans 30 42 .417 15 Toronto vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 20. UCLA 20-12 131 20 Blythewood at Sumter, 6 p.m. Dallas 28 41 .406 15½ Detroit vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 21. Rice 28-3 103 24 Lakewood at Dreher, 6 p.m. Memphis 28 42 .400 16 Washington vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 22. Arizona St. 20-10 100 23 Manning at Hanahan, 5:30 p.m. Northwest Division Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 23. Texas 23-9 82 22 Varsity and JV Girls Soccer Minnesota vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 24. DePaul 26-7 75 — Sumter at Blythewood, 6 p.m. W L Pct GB Philadelphia vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 25. Florida St. 23-8 67 25 Varsity Softball Denver 46 22 .676 — p.m. Others receiving votes: Drake 54, South Dakota St. 35, Orangeburg-Wilkinson at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Portland 42 27 .609 4½ Seattle vs. Chicago Cubs (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. BYU 24, Florida Gulf Coast 14, Missouri 14, South Dakota Sumter Christian at North Walterboro Christian, 5 p.m. Oklahoma City 42 28 .600 5 Texas vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. 14, Kansas St. 8, UCF 3, Quinnipiac 1, Wright St. 1. Clarendon Hall at St. John’s Christian, 5 p.m. Utah 40 29 .580 6½ Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 9:05 Varsity and JV Softball Minnesota 32 38 .457 15 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 9:05 MEN’S TOP 25 POLL Lakewood at Dreher, 5:30 p.m. Pacific Division p.m. Manning at Hanahan, 5 p.m. The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ men’s college W L Pct GB Colorado vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 9:10 p.m. Hannah-Pamplico at East Clarendon, 5 p.m. basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, San Diego vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Wilson Hall at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. x-Golden State 47 21 .691 — records through Mar. 17, total points based on 25 points Cleveland vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Cardinal Newman at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. L.A. Clippers 41 30 .577 7½ for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. Sacramento 34 35 .493 13½ WEDNESDAY’S GAMES vote and last week’s ranking: L.A. Lakers 31 39 .443 17 Record Pts Prv Varsity Boys Tennis Phoenix 17 54 .239 31½ Seattle vs. Oakland at 5:35 a.m. Blythewood at Sumter, 5 p.m. x-clinched playoff spot Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 1. Duke (58) 29-5 1592 5 Bishop England at Manning, 4:30 p.m. Detroit vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 2. Virginia (5) 29-3 1497 2 Varsity Track and Field SUNDAY’S GAMES N.Y. Yankees vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 3. North Carolina 27-6 1453 3 p.m. 4. Gonzaga (1) 30-3 1398 1 Manning at Calhoun County, 5 p.m. New York 124, L.A. Lakers 123 Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 5. Michigan St. 28-6 1382 6 Lee Central at Spring Valley, 5:30 p.m. Miami 93, Charlotte 75 Philadelphia 130, Milwaukee 125 Atlanta vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. 6. Tennessee 29-5 1270 8 Middle School Track and Field Detroit 110, Toronto 107 Cincinnati vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. 7. Kentucky 27-6 1232 4 Alice Drive, Ebenezer, R.E. Davis at Chestnut Oaks, 4:30 Orlando 101, Atlanta 91 Arizona vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 8. Michigan 28-6 1146 10 p.m. Sacramento 129, Chicago 102 p.m. 9. Texas Tech 26-6 1033 7 Bates, Furman at Hillcrest, 4:30 p.m. Houston 117, Minnesota 102 Milwaukee vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. 10. Florida St. 27-7 1017 12 L.A. Clippers 119, Brooklyn 116 Boston vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m. 11. Houston 31-3 933 11 WEDNESDAY L.A. Angels vs. Cleveland (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. 12. LSU 26-6 886 9 Varsity Baseball MONDAY’S GAMES Kansas City vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. 13. Purdue 23-9 727 13 Detroit at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Cleveland vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:05 14. Auburn 26-9 665 22 Sumter at Hartsville, 6:30 p.m. Utah at Washington, 7 p.m. p.m. 15. Buffalo 31-3 608 18 Camden Military at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Denver at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland (ss) vs. San Francisco at , 10:05 p.m. 16. Virginia Tech 24-8 595 16 Lakewood at Camden, 6:30 p.m. New York at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. 17. Kansas 25-9 590 17 Buford at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Golden State at San Antonio, 8 p.m. 18. Kansas St 25-8 529 15 Varsity and JV Baseball Miami at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 19. Wofford 29-4 385 20 Trinity-Byrnes at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP 20. Nevada 29-4 361 14 Junior Varsity Baseball Chicago at Phoenix, 10 p.m. 21. Wisconsin 23-10 339 19 Indiana at Portland, 10:30 p.m. 22. Cincinnati 28-6 335 24 Manning at Lakewood, 6 p.m. PAR SCORES 23. Villanova 25-9 306 25 East Clarendon at Latta, 6 p.m. TUESDAY’S GAMES Sunday 24. Iowa St. 23-11 245 - At TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium Course) B Team Baseball Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m. 25. Utah St. 28-6 73 - Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Houston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Others receiving votes: Marquette 63, Maryland 55, Darlington at East Clarendon (DH), 5:30 p.m. Purse: $12.5 million Golden State at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Mississippi St. 35, Murray St. 12, New Mexico St. 11, UCF Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. Yardage: 7,189; Par: 72 L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. 9, Louisville 8, VCU 4, Seton Hall 3, Old Dominion 2, Liberty Williamsburg at Robert E. Lee, 6 p.m. Final Brooklyn at Sacramento, 10 p.m. 1. Rory McIlroy (600), $2,250,000 67-65-70-70—272 -16 THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 | B3

PRO RACING Kyle Busch ties Petty’s record with 200th career NASCAR win

BY GREG BEACHAM aided by a timely late caution AP Sports Writer that helped Busch take the lead for good with 26 laps remain- FONTANA, Calif. — Kyle ing. Busch was dominating yet an- The win was the fourth Cup other race when a speeding victory overall and the third in penalty on pit road dropped seven years at Fontana for him to the middle of the pack Busch. He has earned 53 of his at Auto Club Speedway. 200 wins in the Cup Series, Busch had to pass 17 cars in along with 53 in the Truck Se- 73 laps on sizzling old asphalt ries and 94 in Xfinity. to get his landmark 200th victo- Busch previously expressed ry across NASCAR’s three ambivalence about the achieve- major series. ment, saying 200 is just a num- Busch didn’t even need 50 ber that doesn’t compare neatly laps. He capped a series of bril- with Petty’s achievements. All JAMES QUIGG / THE DAILY PRESS VIA AP liant passes by drafting off 200 of Petty’s victories were in Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the Auto Club 400 on Sunday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Cali- Joey Logano and Brad Kesel- NASCAR’s top Cup Series. fornia. It was Busch’s 200th career NASCAR victory, tying him with Richard Petty for the all-time mark. owski to seize the lead again, Busch’s excitement was still and with this superb driver be- obvious after crossing the line. hind the wheel of a standout “All I do is win, win, win, no Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, abso- matter what,” he said over the AUTO CLUB 400 RESULTS lutely nothing was stopping radio. Busch’s drive into history. His team handed him a white Busch tied Richard Petty’s flag with a logo emblazoned By The Associated Press 27. (16) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 197. NASCAR record with his 200th with “200 WINS” to display Sunday 28. (31) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 195. at Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, Calif. 29. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 195. win Sunday, making an im- from his window during his Lap length: 2 miles 30. (28) Bubba Wallace, Chevrolet, 194. pressive late surge to claim the celebratory drive across the Starting position in parentheses 31. (30) Corey LaJoie, Ford, 193. 1. (4) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200. 32. (34) Cody Ware, Chevrolet, 192. Cup Series race on the same track where he earned his first 2. (5) Joey Logano, Ford, 200. 33. (17) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 192. weathered Fontana track Cup victory way back in Sep- 3. (13) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 200. 34. (35) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 192. 4. (2) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 200. 35. (38) Joey Gase, Toyota, 188. where he got his first Cup win. tember 2005. He then stood atop 5. (10) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 200. 36. (37) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 188. “It certainly is a monumen- his car and waved it toward his 6. (21) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 200. 37. (36) BJ McLeod, Ford, 172. 7. (6) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 200. 38. (9) Clint Bowyer, Ford, Overheating, 130. tal moment for all of us,” large Southern California fan 8. (27) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 200. Busch said. “I knew we had a base before taking his custom- 9. (3) Aric Almirola, Ford, 200. RACE STATISTICS 10. (1) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 200. Average Speed of Race Winner: 143.113 mph. great race car and we were fast. ary bow. 11. (8) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 200. Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 47 Mins, 42 Secs. Margin of Victory: I just wasn’t sure how we were “Feels just like No. 1,” he 12. (15) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 200. 2.354 Seconds. 13. (20) Daniel Suarez, Ford, 200. Caution Flags: 4 for 22 laps. going to able to come back said. “Feels just like yesterday. 14. (12) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ford, 200. Lead Changes: 18 among 9 drivers. 15. (22) William Byron, Chevrolet, 200. Lap Leaders: A. Dillon 0;D. Hamlin 1-2;A. Almirola 3-9;D. through traffic and get through That was such an awesome 16. (14) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, 200. Hamlin 10-12;K. Busch 13-30;W. Byron 31-33;K. Busch the field. Maybe the stars race car. Dang. I’m glad we put 17. (11) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 200. 34-56;D. Hamlin 57-59;K. Busch 60-69;J. Logano 70-71;K. 18. (24) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 200. Busch 72-122;B. Keselowski 123-160;K. Busch 161-165;R. aligned a little bit more perfect- on a heck of a show for these 19. (18) Erik Jones, Toyota, 200. Stenhouse Jr 166;R. Blaney 167-168;K. Busch 169;B. Kes- ly today.” fans. To win 200, whatever it 20. (25) Paul Menard, Ford, 200. elowski 170-173;J. Logano 174;K. Busch 175-200. 21. (23) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 200. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Kyle Busch dominated the first means, it means a lot to me.” 22. (7) Ryan Newman, Ford, 199. Busch 7 times for 134 laps; Brad Keselowski 2 times for two stages before that speeding “I just wish that we could 23. (26) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, 199. 42 laps; Denny Hamlin 3 times for 8 laps; Aric Almirola 24. (29) Michael McDowell, Ford, 198. 1 time for 7 laps; Joey Logano 2 times for 3 laps; Wil- penalty added a degree of diffi- keep it going, running strong, 25. (19) David Ragan, Ford, 198. liam Byron 1 time for 3 laps; Ryan Blaney 1 time for 2 culty to this win. After he running well, and winning 26. (32) Matt Tifft, Ford, 197. laps; Ricky Stenhouse Jr 1 time for 1 lap. carved through the field he was races.”

COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP PRO BASEBALL Georgia completes sweep of USC Ichiro keeps ’em guessing about future COLUMBIA — The South had a double and an RBI, and TOKYO (AP) — This is the Ichiro effect. Chances are, most baseball fans in other Carolina baseball team fell out Payton Young had a hit and Richard Snitzer had never been to Japan. places will be asleep when A’s right-hander of the Collegiate Baseball Poll two runs. What finally drove the Japanese-American to Mike Fiers throws the first pitch of the year after falling to No. 8 Georgia 4-2 Sam Hunt pitched four in- travel here from his home in Hayward, Cali- — around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday at Founders Park nings to get the win. Hayden fornia, was Ichiro Suzuki; not family ties, not That’s OK, there will be plenty of time for and being swept in the 3-game Franklin pitched three score- pure wanderlust, but a chance to see a player everyone to catch up before the other 28 Southeastern Conference se- less innings to get the save. he called “simply the best.” teams open on March 28 at Yankee Stadium, ries. INDIANA STATE 8 And get this. He’s not even a Mariners fan, Dodger Stadium and points in-between. The Gamecocks, who were CITADEL 0 which he’s advertised by wearing his A’s jer- Plenty to see, too, in a season that will ranked No. 22, are now 14-6 sey around the Tokyo Dome. stretch to end of October — Bryce Harper overall and 0-3 in Southeastern TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The He’ll be there Wednesday when Major now batting in Philly, the Boston Red Sox Conference play. Citadel fell to 7-12 on the sea- League Baseball opens the 2019 season with trying to repeat as World Series champions Next up for USC is Furman son after being swept 3-0 at In- Seattle facing Oakland to start a two-game se- and more talk about changing how the game on the road today at 6 p.m., fol- diana State this weekend, ries. The 45-year-old Ichiro is expected to play is played. lowed by a 3-game SEC road se- capped off with an 8-0 loss on in both. What happens next? Ichiro isn’t say- In the meantime, Ichiro slipped into To- ries against Tennessee starting Sunday. ing. kyo’s Haneda airport on Friday under the on Friday. The Citadel will take on One thing is sure. It will be great theater. cover of a gray and black cap pulled way NOTRE DAME 4 Georgia Southern at Joe Riley “I’ll have my phone ready to go, and I’ll down. He’s been highly visible since then; at CLEMSON 2 Park today at 6:30 p.m., and will shoot and stand up and applaud when he a rare news conference, showing off in prac- travel to Rock Hill on Wednes- bats,” Snitzer said. “I just hope he doesn’t get tice with trick catches in right field, and CLEMSON — Clemson day to take on Winthrop at 6 the winning hit against the A’s. If he hits a signing autographs to fans lining the foul dropped from No. 12 to No. 20 p.m. home run that doesn’t affect the game, I’ll be lines before exhibition games against the in the Collegiate Baseball Poll The Bulldogs will open up thrilled.” Tokyo Giants. after falling to Notre Dame 4-2 Southern Conference play A’s pitcher Liam Hendriks probably spoke Ichiro told reporters on Saturday that — in 10 innings on Sunday at when they take on Virginia for both teams. based on spring training — he’s lucky to be Doug Kingsmore Stadium to Military Institute in a 3-game “We’re just happy to be along for the ride,” here. He hit .080 in Arizona, and he hasn’t lose their Atlantic Coast Con- home series starting on Friday. he said. “I can’t wait for the opening series played a regular-season game in a year. He ference series. From staff reports when they announce Ichiro and hear that was 0 for 6 in two exhibition games against The series loss dropped crowd.” the Tokyo Giants. They don’t count officially. Clemson to 14-5 overall and 4-2 in ACC play. Next up for the Tigers is a 2-game series with College of RE~FUN YOUR REFUND • DRAINAGE WORK Charleston. Today’s game will be in Clemson at 4 p.m., while DON’T WRITE OFF THESE GREAT SAVINGS • FRENCH DRAINS Wednesday’s 7 p.m. game will be in Columbia. The Tigers will continue Treat yourself to FUN •SURFACE DRAINS ACC play with a 3-game road series against Boston College starting on Friday. USC SUMTER SWEEPS CUYAHOGA The University of South Car- olina Sumter improved to 13-14 on the season after defeating Cuyahoga Community College 5-4 and 8-3 in a doubleheader at Riley Park on Saturday. That came after the Fire Ants were swept by Cuyahoga TV •GAME SYSTEM • GAMES • INSTRUMENT on Friday. In the first game, USC Sum- ter scored a run in the bottom of the seventh for the win. Jakob Woods had a double and two runs batted in. Kyle Kalick had a double and an RBI, Andrew Isgett had two hits and an RBI, and Kaleb Strader had a hit and an RBI. Tristen Campbell pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out five to get the win. 33 West Liberty Street • Downtown Sumter Smoak Irrigation Company In the second game, Woods again had a double and two 18 N. Brooks Street • Downtown Manning 803-773-3400 RBI. 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Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, 9:10 p.m. First Four 16 Fairleigh Dickinson (20-13) 11 Belmont (26-5) 16 North Dakota St. (18-15) 11 Arizona St. (22-10) W E March 19-20 E W 16 Prairie View A&M (22-12) 11 Temple (23-9) Dayton, Ohio 16 N.C. Central (18-15) 11 St. Johns (21-12)

First Round 2019 NCAA TOURNAMENT First Round March 21-22 Second Round Second Round March 20-21 March 23-24 Sweet 16 Sweet 16 March 23-24

1 Duke (29-5) 1 Virginia (29-3) Columbia S.C. March 28-29 March 28-29 Friday, 7:10 p.m. Friday, 3:10 p.m. 16 NC Cen/N. Dak. St. 16 Gardner-Wb. (23-11) 8 VCU (25-7) Mar. 24 Elite 8 Elite 8 Mar. 24 8 Mississippi (20-12) Friday, 9:40 p.m. March 30-31 March 30-31 Friday, 12:40 p.m.

Columbia, S.C. 9 UCF (23-8) 9 Oklahoma (19-13)

Mar. 29 San Jose, Calif. 5 Miss. St. (23-10) Mar. 28 5 Wisconsin (23-10) Friday, 7:27 p.m. Friday, 4:30 p.m. 12 Liberty (28-6) 12 Oregon (23-12) 4 Virginia Tech (24-8) Mar. 24 FINAL FOUR Mar. 24 4 Kansas St. (25-8) Friday, 9:57 p.m. Minneapolis Friday, 2 p.m.

San Jose, Calif. 13 St. Louis ( (22-12)) 13 UC Irvine (30-5) EAST April 6 SOUTH 6 Maryland (22-10) Washington, D.C. Louisville, Ky. 6 Villanova (25-9) Hartford, Conn. Thurs., 3:10 p.m. Mar. 31 Mar. 30 Thurs., 7:20 p.m 11 Belmont/Temple 11 St. Mary’s (22-11) 3 LSU (26-6) Mar. 23 Mar. 23 3 Purdue (23-9) Thurs., 12:40 p.m. Thurs., 9:50 p.m 14 Yale (21-7) 14 Old Dominion (26-8) Jacksonville, Fla.

Mar. 29 Mar. 28

7 Louisville (20-13) 7 Cincinnati (28-6) Columbus, Ohio Thurs., 12:15 p.m. Friday, 12:15 p.m. 10 Minnesota (21-13) NATIONAL 10 Iowa (22-11) CHAMPIONSHIP 2 Mich. St. (28-6) Mar. 23 Mar. 23 2 Tennessee (29-4) Thurs., 2:45 p.m. April 8 Friday, 2:45 p.m. 15 Bradley (20-14) 15 Colgate (24-10)

1 Gonzaga (30-3) 1 North Carolina (27-6) Columbus, Ohio Thurs., 7:27 p.m Friday, 9:20 p.m. 16 F. Dickinson/PV AM 16 Iona (17-15) 8 Syracuse (20-13) Mar. 23 Mar. 24 8 Utah St. (28-6) Thurs., 9:57 p.m Friday, 6:50 p.m.

Salt Lake City9 Baylor Des Moines, Iowa (19-13) 9 Washington (26-8)

Mar. 28 Mar. 29

5 Marquette (24-9) 5 Auburn (25-9) Salt Lake City Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Thurs., 1:30 p.m. 12 Murray St. (27-4) 12 New Mex. St. (30-4) 4 Florida St. (27-7) Mar. 23 Mar. 23 4 Kansas (25-9) Thurs., 2 p.m. Thurs. 4 p.m.

Hartford, Conn. 13 Vermont (27-6) WEST MIDWEST 13 Northeastern (23-10) 6 Buffalo (31-3) Anaheim, Calif. Kansas City 6 Iowa St. (23-11) Mar. 30 Mar. 31 Tulsa, Okla. Friday, 4 p.m. Friday, 9:50 p.m. 11 Ariz. St./St. John’s 11 Ohio St. (19-14) 3 Texas Tech (26-6) Mar. 24 Mar. 24 3 Houston (31-3) Friday, 1:30 p.m. All times EDT Friday, 7:20 p.m. Tulsa, Okla. Tulsa, 14 N. Kentucky (26-8) 14 Georgia St. (23-9) Jacksonville, Fla. 7 Nevada (29-4) Mar. 28 Mar. 29 7 Wofford (29-4) Thurs., 6:50 p.m Thurs., 9:40 p.m 10 Florida (19-15) 10 Seton Hall (20-13) 2 Michigan (28-6) Mar. 23 Mar. 23 2 Kentucky (27-6) Thurs., 9:20 p.m Thurs., 7:10 p.m

Des Moines, Iowa 15 Montana (26-8) 15 Abilene Christ. (27-6)

DUKE would be awkward. The Tigers won COLLEGE BASKETBALL TV FROM PAGE B1 COLUMBIA NCAA TOURNAMENT the SEC regular-season title, but have SCHEDULE GAMES since had their coach banished after TODAY college career, whether it lasts one details emerged about him talking to a NCAA TOURNAMENT more game or six. Friday at Colonial Life Arena recruiting middleman about a “strong TRUTV Mississippi (20-12) vs. Oklahoma (19-13), 6:30 p.m. – Prairie View vs. Farleigh “It’s like everyone’s 0-0 now,” he ass offer” he made to a high schooler. Dickinson 12:40 p.m. 9 p.m. – Temple vs. Belmont said. “We’ve just got to lock in on this Virginia (29-3) vs. Gardner-Webb (23-11), If true, coach Will Wade clearly violat- tournament.” 3:10 p.m. ed NCAA rules — in fact, The NCAA NIT Duke (29-5) vs. N.C. Central-North Dakota ESPN Of Duke’s five losses this season, State winner, 7:10 p.m. Rule: Thou Shalt Not Pay Players. 7 p.m. – St. Francis (Pa.) at Indiana only two have come with Williamson VCU (25-7) vs. UCF (23-8), 9:40 p.m. But while Wade may not be coach- 9 p.m. – South Dakota State at Texas in the lineup, but one of those came ing, the Tigers will be at the party — when another potential lottery pick, ESPN2 seeded third in the East, with a first- 7 p.m. – Hofstra at North Carolina Cam Reddish, was out sick and top de- if they make it. round matchup against Yale awaiting. State 9 p.m. -- Arkansas at Providence fender Tre Jones hurt his shoulder. But there’s plenty of drama to play Of course, LSU isn’t the only school 11 p.m. – Dayton at Colorado “When you get two guys hurt and out between now and then. Not all of that has come under a cloud of suspi- ESPNU injured, there is no game plan any- it will involve Duke. cion and controversy in the wake of 7 p.m. – Wright State at Clemson more,” coach Mike Krzyzewski said Could it come from Wofford, the sev- an FBI investigation that led to the 9 p.m. – Loyola (Chicago) at Creigh- ton after that single loss at full strength. enth seed in the Midwest that will be not-so-groundbreaking conclusion The Gonzaga Bulldogs were the viewed as an underdog even though it that shoe companies have an outsized, team to do it. The 89-87 victory came brings in a 20-game winning streak unhealthy influence on the college NIT in the final of the Maui Classic in No- and stands at No. 13 in the new NET game. FROM PAGE B1 vember. At that time, nobody had a rankings that the selection committee And yet, for all those headlines, the grasp on how monumental the accom- used to build the bracket? biggest shoe-related news in college Love (15.1 points and 8.2 re- plishment really was. Or possibly from 14th-seeded Old hoops this season had to do with Wil- bounds) and junior guard Cole Gonzaga earned the No. 1 seed in Dominion, whose coach, Jeff Jones, liamson’s blown-out size 15. Gentry (11.7 points and 2.3 re- the West; the Zags would meet Duke buried his face in a towel as the Mon- Even that couldn’t take the big man bounds). in the national semifinals if both archs were wrapping up their title in down for too long. Now, the search is No. 3 Furman will host No. 6 teams make it to the Final Four. North the Conference USA tournament Sat- on — a search for some team that can Wichita State (19-14) on Wednes- Carolina and Virginia were the top urday, then spoke of his battle with keep him from leaving the college day at 7 p.m. on ESPN3. seeds in the Midwest and South, and prostate cancer? game with nets dangling around his Furman, which finished 13-5 would meet on that side of the bracket Or what about LSU — now, that shoulders. in the Southern Conference, fell to UNC Greensboro 66-62 in the semifinals of the SoCon tourna- ment. one game, 45 in two others. NCAA Tournament after missing the Paladins senior forward Matt MORANT FROM PAGE B1 Sam Merrill, Utah State. The Moun- bracket amid the chaos last season. Rafferty led Furman this season tain West Conference’s player of the The game should be a good match- with 17.2 points and 9.1 re- No. 16 Gardner-Webb vs. No. 1 Vir- year does a little bit of everything, av- up, but the buildup will be about Piti- bounds. Junior guard Jordan ginia, South Region. Surely it can’t eraging 21 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 no facing Louisville for the first time Lyons also made a heavy contri- happen again? You never know in rebounds. since his father was fired. bution with 16.1 points and 2.2 March. Miye Oni, Yale. A former DIII com- “It’s not going to be about me,” boards. THE OTHER STAR PLAYERS: Everyone mit, the 6-foot-6 guard has developed Richard Pitino said. “I’m not going to The Shockers, whose head knows about Zion Williamson. Even into a legit NBA prospect. LSU will be it’s revenge or anything like that. coach is former Winthrop head casual college basketball fans know certainly pay a lot of attention to him It’s about our players, it’s about this coach Greg Marshall, went 10-8 about Duke’s dunking phenom and in their NCAA opener. program. We worked really, really in the American Athletic Confer- his blown out shoe. PITINO VS. LOUISVILLE: The NCAA hard to put ourselves in position to be ence and fell to eventual AAC But this year’s NCAA Tournament Tournament’s selection committee is one of the 19 percent that gets to tournament champion Cincinna- is filled with plenty of other great known for setting up intriguing make the NCAA Tournament in col- ti in the semifinals, 66-63. players, some fans may not know matchups that are sure to get people lege basketball.” Wichita State senior forward much about. talking. FEEL-GOOD FINALE: Temple coach Markis McDuffie leads the team Ja Morant, Murray State. The Rac- Richard Pitino facing Louisville in Fran Dunphy has announced that with 18.3 points and also averag- ers’ dynamic guard has a knack for the first round is a doozy. this season will be his last after near- es five rebounds. Senior guard what’s known as “catching bodies,” The Minnesota coach is the son of ly 50 years of coaching. Samajae Haynes-Jones was also or dunking over bigger opponents. He Rick Pitino, who was fired by the Car- The Owls will be sending the a key component, averaging 12.1 led the nation in assists, was eighth dinals last year after the program 70-year-old coach off with his first points and 2.5 rebounds. in scoring and turned himself into a was involved in a federal investiga- NCAA Tournament appearance since For the Gamecocks though, it potential NBA lottery pick during his tion into college basketball recruit- 2016. is the end of the line. USC sophomore season. ing. Temple found itself on the NCAA missed out on the NIT. The Markus Howard, Marquette. The Richard Pitino, once an assistant Tournament bubble after losing its Gamecocks finished the season undersized guard has range from coach under his father at Louisville, AAC tournament opener to Wichita 16-16 and 11-7 in Southeastern near midcourt, a wicked step-back led the Gophers back into the NCAA State. After some anxious moments Conference play, falling to SEC 3-pointer, scores on floaters and dash- Tournament for the first time since on Selection Sunday, the Owls tournament champion Auburn ing drives to the hoop. The nation’s 2017. learned they would be in the First in the quarterfinals, 73-64. fifth-leading scorer had 53 points in The Cardinals are back in the Four against Belmont on Tuesday. THE SUMTER ITEM OBITUARIES TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 | B5

DONALD RAY MCKNIGHT at his home. ger able to attend. He ended The family is receiving The funeral procession Funeral services for Don- Born on Dec. 15, 1990, in every prayer with “I love you, friends at the home of her will leave at 10:20 a.m. from ald Ray McKnight, 68, will be Sumter, he was a son of Jesus,” and shared his testi- daughter, Adrianne Carter the home. held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Tammy Hair Hopkins and the mony through his words and Bennett, 1356 Herod Drive, Burial will be at the Mt. in the chapel of Hancock-El- late Sam William Goins Jr. actions. He was met on Satur- Manning. Pisgah Missionary Baptist more-Hill Funeral Home. The He was an avid outdoorsman day with outstretched arms These services have been Churchyard Cemetery. Rev. Joey Durham will offici- and loved to spend time with and the words, “Well done, entrusted to Samuels Funer- These services are entrust- ate with burial to follow at his family. He was employed my good and faithful ser- al Home LLC of Manning. ed to the management and Piedmont Cemetery with mil- at Becton-Dickinson. vant.” He is at peace with his WILLIAM EDWARD DELAINE staff of Williams Funeral itary honors. Survivors in- heavenly father. Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., The family clude his mother Mr. McLeod loved to fish William Edward DeLaine, Sumter. will receive and father, Regi- and hunt and never turned 88, died on Saturday, March Online memorial messages friends from 6 nald Hopkins of down an opportunity to do ei- 16, 2019, at Prisma Health may be sent to the family at until 7:30 p.m. Sumter; fiancée, ther. He would return home, Tuomey Hospital. [email protected]. today at the fu- Jessica Elaine usually the winner in that Born in Morristown, New com. Visit us on the web at neral home. Ammons of day’s friendly competition. Jersey, he was a son of the www.williamsfuneralho- Memorials GOINS Sumter; a broth- He had a green thumb and al- late Woodard and Josephine meinc.com. MCKNIGHT may be made to er, Chase Goins ways turned his yard to beau- Gregory DeLaine. DR. WILLIAM T. PAINTER SR. the Disabled (Jessica) of Sum- ty with thriving plants and The family will receive American Veter- ter; maternal grandparents, brilliant colors. Tomato friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Dr. William “Bill” Thomas ans, 6437 Garners Ferry Clarence O. Hair Sr. and plants would grow wherever Friday at the home, 1321 Painter Sr., 80, husband of Road, Suite 1129, Columbia, Betsy Hair; paternal grand- he could manage a plant, and Covent Garden Drive, Run- Iris Kirven Painter, died on SC 29209. mother, Sherwin Welch; un- cuttings would line his kitch- nymede Subdivision. Monday, March 18, 2019, at Mr. McKnight entered into cles, John R. “Ricky” Hair en window sill. He lived Funeral arrangements are Prisma Health Tuomey Hos- rest on Saturday, March 16, (Julie), Clarence Hair Jr. through the Great Depression incomplete and will be an- pital. 2019. (Bernadette), Eddie Newman and learned to never waste nounced by Palmer Memori- Services will be announced Born in Lee County, he was (Jessica) and Woody Newman anything and to recycle all al Chapel Inc. by Elmore Hill McCreight a son of James William and (Stacy); future father-in-law that he could. Funeral Home & Crematory, Mary Ann Yarbrough McK- and mother-in-law, Mike and He brought joy to everyone 221 Broad St., Sumter, (803) night. He served in the Unit- Linda Holliday; future broth- he met. He had a twinkle in 775-9386. ed States Army for eight er-in-law, John Ammons; fu- his eye and a keen sense of years and served during the ture sister-in-law, Mercede humor. He extended a hand Vietnam War. He was a re- Holliday; and a number of to everyone and was loved by tired truck driver and welder. nieces and nephews. all. He loved his wife, chil- Surviving are his wife of 30 He was preceded in death dren, grandchildren and years, Brenda L. McKnight of by his paternal grandfather, great-grandchildren. He al- Bishopville; sons, Donald Sam William Goins Sr.; and ways had an adventure up his Eric (Colleen) McKnight of paternal step-grandfather, sleeve for his grandchildren Effingham and Joseph Daniel Roy Welch. and great-grandchildren. It (Jennifer) McKnight of Bish- Funeral services will be was usually very simple, but DOROTHY MAE WILLIAMS opville; stepsons, Ronald Ste- held at 3 p.m. on Thursday in it brought smiles and laugh- DON EDWARD MCBRIDE phens of Sumter and Donald the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens ter to the lives that he Dorothy Mae Williams, 72, Ray “Tiger” Stephens of Al- Funeral Home chapel with touched. They loved his tight transitioned into eternal rest COLUMBIA — Funeral colu; stepdaughter, Virginia the Rev. Charles Owens offici- hugs and gentle kisses. He on Thursday, March 14, 2019, service for Don Edward Mc- Plenge of Columbia; broth- ating. Burial will be at Ever- leaves a legacy of devotion, surrounded by her family at Bride, who died on Thurs- ers, James Allen (Catharine) green Memorial Park ceme- love and patriotism. He will her home. day, March 14, 2019, will be McKnight of Bishopville, tery. be missed. Born on July 20, 1946, in held at 1 p.m. today at An In- Cary Grant (Jane) McKnight Pallbearers will be John Funeral services will be Rembert, Sumter County, vitation to Prayer, 3740 Cove- of Sumter and Larry (Debbie) Ammons, Jason Staniec, held at 11 a.m. on Thursday she was a daughter of the nant Road, Columbia, with McKnight of Bishopville; sis- Craig Welch, Nathan Welch, at Crosswell Baptist Church late Grant and Ida Pearl burial at Palmetto Cemetery, ter, Janet Nichols of Bishop- Justin Self and Chase Goins. with the Rev. Charles Owens Waiters Williams. Early in Columbia. Viewing will be ville; grandchildren, Mat- The family will receive officiating. life, she received and accept- held at noon. thew Mullen, Christopher friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Pallbearers will be grand- ed Christ as her Lord and Myers Mortuary & Crema- McKnight, Tyler McKnight, Wednesday at Elmore-Can- sons, Michael McLeod, Mark Savior. She was a faithful tion Services, 2624 Alpine Ronnie Stephens Jr., Britney non-Stephens Funeral Home McLeod, Justin McLeod, member of Greater Mount Road, Columbia, is in charge. Gedding, Courtney Stephens, and other times at his home, Henry Armstrong and Jason Pisgah Baptist Church, Sum- Condolences for Mr. Mc- Jessika Stephens, Arron 3220 Pinewood Road. Browder, and friend of the ter. She was educated at Eb- Bride can be made at www. Plenge and Abigail (Camer- Memorials may be made to family, Ken Evans. enezer High School and re- myersmortuarysc.com. on) Contreraz; and three Crosswell Baptist Church, 604 Burial will be at Sumter ceived her GED from Wash- ERIC ANTHONY MOGLE SR. great-grandchildren. Mathis St., Sumter, SC 29150. Cemetery with military hon- ington, D.C., Adult Educa- www.hehfunerals.com Elmore-Cannon-Stephens ors. tion. She resided in Washing- Eric Anthony Mogle Sr., KHALIF BILAL PATTERSON Funeral Home and Cremato- The family will receive ton, D.C., for many years be- age 85, beloved husband of rium of Sumter is in charge friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on fore returning home to the late Dorothy Elizabeth Khalif Bilal Patterson was of the arrangements. Wednesday at Elmore Hill South Carolina. Oberender Mogle, died on born on July 25, 1980, in New- ROOSEVELT CHAMPAGNE McCreight Funeral Home She leaves to cherish her Monday, March 18, 2019, at ark, New Jersey, to the late and at other times at the memories: two sons, Jimmie his residence. Valerie Denise Patterson and Roosevelt Champagne, 68, home of his son, Stan Antonio (Natasha) Williams Arrangements will be an- Kevin Keith McGriff. departed this life on Sunday, McLeod, 3120 Springdale of Dalzell and Keegan Ger- nounced by Bullock Funeral Khalif was preceded in March 17, 2019, in Sumter Way, Sumter. ald (Jeanell) Williams of Home. death by his parents; brother, County. The family asks that me- Sumter; one grandson, Omar Patterson; sister, Ka- He was born on Oct. 5, 1950, morials be made to Crosswell Khaleel Juwaun Williams; trice Gillespie-Sykes; grand- in Lee County, a son of the Baptist Church, 604 Mathis her sisters, Mary Williams parents, Josh and Delores late Willie and Delia Spann St., Sumter, SC 29150. Harden of Charlotte, North Alston and Fred and Mattie Champagne. Online condolences may be Carolina, Florence Gillis of McGriff; and great-grand- The family will receive sent to www.sumterfunerals. Dalzell and Luetilda Ann mothers, Emma Hand and friends at the home, 5235 Dale com (Tommie) Canty of Newport Louise Alston. St., Sumter, SC 29153. Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- News, Virginia; one brother, On Tuesday, March 12, Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. neral Home & Crematory, 221 Eugene (Betty) Williams of 2019, a bright light in the Main St., Sumter, is in charge Broad St., Sumter, is in Charlotte; two sisters-in-law; JACQUELIN C. ALLGOOD lives of many of arrangements. charge of the arrangements, a host of cousins, nieces, was dimmed CHARLTON MCLEOD (803) 775-9386. nephews, other relatives and Jacquelin Cook Allgood, with the sudden friends. age 90, beloved wife of the passing of Kha- Henry Charlton McLeod, The family will receive rel- late Vernon Lester Allgood, lif in Mc- 96, widower of Ila Frierson atives and friends at the died on Sunday, March 17, Donough, Geor- McLeod, departed his earthly home, 6389 Hugh Ryan Road, 2019, at her residence. gia. life on Saturday, March 16, Dalzell. Arrangements will be an- PATTERSON Khalif leave to 2019, at the Dorn VA Medical Celebration of Life servic- nounced by Bullock Funeral cherish his Center in Columbia. es will be held at 11 a.m. on Home. memory: six sis- Born on Oct. 4, 1922, in the Wednesday at Mt. Pisgah ters, Marquitta Gillespie, Val- Privateer Township in Sum- Missionary Baptist Church, erie Patterson, Mieka Gil- ter County, he was a son of GEORGE WATSON BROWN 7355 Camden Highway, Rem- lespie, Keierra McGriff, Ty- the late Frank M. and Augus- bert, with the Rev. Anthony nasia Harrison and Zahkeia ta “Gussie” Griffin McLeod. George Watson Brown, 72, Taylor, pastor, eulogist. Herring; four brothers, Kevin Mr. McLeod is survived by husband of Louise China The remains will be placed Gillespie, Marques McGriff, two sons, Larry (Lorena) of Brown, departed this life on in the church at 10 a.m. for Frederick Harrison and Te- Florence and Stan (Debbie) Sunday, March 17, 2019, at viewing until time of services. relle Harrison; nine nephews; of Sumter; a daughter, Janice Sumter East Health and Re- nine nieces; four aunts, Helen Armstrong (Bo) of Lexington; habilitation Center. (Jimmy) Stokes, Ebony Neal, stepsons, A.C. Browder of He was born on July 20, Amina Judge and Darlene Sumter and Glen Browder 1946, in Suffolk, Virginia, a Drinkard; four uncles, Win- (Becky) of Jacksonville, Ala- son of the late Jack and Bes- throp (Eather) McGriff, bama; 11 grandchildren, Mi- sie Brown. Got GET A CAR! Abdul “Reese” Daniels, Matin chael McLeod (Allie) of Jack- The family will receive a Job? Judge and Batin Judge; aunts sonville, Florida, Mark friends from 1 to 8 p.m. daily We Finance in House and uncles / surrogate par- McLeod (Audra) of Chatta- at the home, 71 Sally St., ents, Michelle (Marlon) Fedd, nooga, Tennessee, Justin Sumter. NO CREDIT CHECK Adrien (Tony) Evans, Josh McLeod (Jessica) of Sumter, Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. (Linda) Alston and Andre Henry Armstrong of Lexing- Main St., Sumter, is in charge NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! (Melissa) Ramseur; step- ton, Christian McDermott of of arrangements. DIVORCE - NO PROBLEM! REALLY BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! mother, Rosie Gillespie; Lexington, Jenny Browder of RAYMOND HOLLAND grandfather, Maurice Crow- Asheville, North Carolina, ley; special companion, Jason Browder (Teresa) of PINEWOOD — Raymond Shaniyah Reason; special Sumter, Chris Browder of Holland, 68, husband of Ella auntie, “His Christine” Hop- Sumter, Wendy Browder, Gooden Holland, died on Sat- kins; and a host of other rela- Sharon Dease, and Diana urday, March 16, 2019, at Pris- tives and friends. Owens of Johnsonville. He is ma Health Tuomey Hospital. Funeral services will be also survived by 17 great- He was born on Aug. 20, held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday grandchildren. 1950, in Pinewood, a son of at Jehovah Missionary Bap- Mr. McLeod was preceded the late Lee Boston and tist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., in death by his loving wife of Amanda Benbow Holland. Sumter, with Marion H. New- 57 years; his parents; five sis- The family is receiving ton, pastor, and Pastor Adei- ters; a stepson, Billy friends at the residence, 1800 ra Black officiating. Inter- Browder; and a grandson, West Ave. South, Pinewood. 2012 Ford Fusion ment will follow at Sand Hills Ardie Browder. These services have been Cemetery, Rembert. Mr. McLeod was a devoted entrusted to Samuels Funeral ThanksThanks Boyle, Boyle, A public viewing will be member of Crosswell Baptist Home LLC of Manning. “It“It was was a fast a fast and and easy easy pro- held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Church and was retired from VERMELL RAGIN CARTER the mortuary. Korn Industries. He was a processcess gett gett ing ing a acar car at at Boyle.” Boyle. The family is receiving decorated World War II veter- MANNING — Vermell ShaneShielaCharlie Thompson Dickerson Bells friends at 7985 Camden High- an, having been drafted into Ragin Carter, 67, widow of Apply For Credit Online At: www.boylebhph.com way, Rembert. the United States Army in Melvin Carter, died on Satur- Services entrusted to 1943, where he served his day, March 16, 2019, at Whites Mortuary LLC of country well in Germany McLeod Health Regional BUY HERE Sumter. during the war. Medical Center, Florence. PAY HERE W. PATRICK GOINS Mr. McLeod loved God and She was born on Nov. 17, 347 Broad Street his church. He was a faithful 1951, in Summerton, a daugh- William Patrick Goins, 28, attendee of Crosswell Baptist ter of the late Nelson Ridgill Sumter, SC Boyle 773-BHPH (2474) died Sunday, March 17, 2019, Church, until he was no lon- and Frances Ragin. 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Not because — you guessed it — enough. violence on “FBI” (9 p.m., CBS, “American Housewife” (8 p.m., necessarily in a good way. she’s in the family way! • Much like Neil Patrick r, TV-PG). ABC, TV-PG) * A suburban The title does not refer to An astoundingly gorgeous Harris, Rob Lowe has • “Frontline” (9 p.m., PBS, mom masks superpowers on some enchanted town woman, Ava (Moran Atias), maintained his celebrity by check local listings) recalls “The Flash” (8 p.m., CW, TV- inhabited by elves — but the gets caught up in ICE’s playing off his audience’s the Serbian war crimes of PG) * Preppy condescension show is just as preposterous. clutches because of some ironic reaction to his fame. A the 1990s with “The Trial of on “blackish” (9 p.m., ABC, It has all the realism of a sketchy paperwork. 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