IN SPORTS: TSA girls off to 4-0 start in defense of state championship B1 GIFTS, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, MEET SANTA AND MORE Don’t miss 1st Christmas at Patriot Hall A4 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents District adds 2 assistant superintendents Both will support school excellence, leadership development ing superintendent Debbie Hamm, Brenda Hafner, principal at Bly- given the district is undertaking sever- thewood High School in Richland BY BRUCE MILLS The Board of Trustees unanimously al new academic initiatives, she said. School District 2 in Blythewood, is the [email protected] approved the pair of positions with Norris Williams, formerly principal other selection. Hafner has been the the same title of assistant superinten- at Dutchman Creek Middle School in principal at Blythewood High for near- Sumter School District is bringing dent for leadership and school excel- York County District 3 in Rock Hill, ly four years, according to her resume. on two new assistant superintendent lence at its meeting Monday at the dis- has been selected for one of the posts. Before that, she served as principal at positions to the district staff, officials trict office. Williams has been the Dutchman voted Monday night. The positions were the idea of act- Creek principal since 2007. SEE ASSISTANTS, PAGE A6 Hospital helps bring 100 years man out of of the darkness BY KATIE GEER and TRACI QUINN Palmetto Health Tuomey LEARNING Special to The Sumter Item For Dan Wilson, losing the gift of sight was symbolic. He was al- ready in a dark place, a tough spot in a bumpy life. His health was failing, his eyesight rapidly fading. He had no place to call home. Wilson was nearly blind be- cause of poorly treated diabetes. All his life, he said, he had taken for granted the ability to see; then one day, when he was 48, it was “like someone was dimming the lights, just a little bit at a time.” “Losing my eyesight started out like I was looking at the sky with no lights,” he said. “Then it became darker and like I had tree branches stretching over my eyes with a bright light be- PHOTOS BY IVY MOORE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM hind it. Then one day, it was just shadows, and then it was just Katherine Richardson, director of the Camden Archives and Museum, was key- dark.” note speaker at the 100th Anniversary Gala celebrating Sumter County Library. Then another blow: He found himself in the position of not having a permanent place to call home. That is when he decided to move back to Sumter. Soon after, he ended up in the emer- Sumter County Library gency room — again. That’s where Marian Baker found him. turns page, enters new century Baker is the Care Transition coordinator at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She directs the Healthy with anniversary gala Outcomes Program, which aims to help people in the community who are uninsured, live below BY IVY MOORE the poverty line, have one or Special to The Sumter Item more chronic illnesses and over- use the emergency room for pri- t was standing room only for Monday’s celebra- mary care. The goal is to create a relationship with each partici- tion of the Sumter County Library’s 100th anni- pant, develop a plan of care to versary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, meet his or her physiological, I mental, behavioral and social the gala event brought library patrons, past and present needs and assign them a medical library staff and board members, descendants of the home with either Sumter Family Health Center or Sandhills Med- original board members and others together not just to ical Foundation. celebrate, but also to learn about the processes and chro- “I made a connection to Mr. Wilson,” Baker said. “He’s kind, nology that led to Sumter’s library system. intelligent, a gentleman who fell on hard times due to his health. Library Director Robert ident Sue Griffin talked about It was such an unfortunate situ- Harden, who has worked in the dedication and service of ation.” various capacities in the sys- that organization and intro- Wilson was in fragile health, tem since 1980, talked about duced Friends board member but Baker was able to develop a the changes and growth of the Nancy Wilson, who explained plan of care that helped him get library into a “focal point of how Sumter’s library system his diabetes and other health is- the community,” its “out- grew out of the education sys- sues under control. He has made standing staff” and the critical tem. such great progress that soon he Former Sumter County Library board member support of the Friends of the The late Dr. S.H. Edmunds will be able to leave the hospital. Mary Glenn Givens looks through historic infor- Library. recognized the need for a li- He’ll undergo vocational rehabil- mation on the 100 years of the library’s exis- Speakers included Frank brary in Sumter in 1915, she itation and should soon be able tence. The large portrait on the table is of An- Shuler, chairman of the li- said, and did most of the work to look for work and a home of drew Carnegie, who used his fortune made in brary’s board of directors, to obtain a grant from Andrew his own. the steel industry to finance Sumter’s first public who spoke of his “suffering Carnegie. She placed the 1917 Surgery is not typically a part library on West Liberty Street, which opened from bibliomania” and the construction and opening of of the minimally funded HOP “great, cohesive” board. program, but in mid-November, Dec. 4, 1917. Friends of the Library Pres- SEE 100 YEARS, PAGE A6 SEE WILSON, PAGE A5

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OUR STATE’S HISTORY Conflict between Sumter City Council looks at governors, Legislature making purchasing changes led to revolution BY ADRIENNE SARVIS a specific amount without competi- isting procurement ordinance, Shytle FROM THE S.C. HISTORICAL SOCIETY [email protected] tive bidding or a vote from the coun- said. The proposed increases for pur- On Dec. 16, 1762, the South Carolina cil. chase limits reflect the city's more- Legislature resolved to do no further Sumter City Council voted in favor For example, the proposed amend- than-$60-million budget and modern business with the governor until he rec- of amending the city's procurement ments would require city council ap- prices, he said. ognized the rights and privileges of code to reflect modern prices and proval for purchases of goods or ser- The amendments require a second members of the Commons House of As- began its annual tradition of recog- vices that exceed $100,000. The exist- reading to replace the current pro- sembly. The governor at that time was nizing longtime city employees on ing ordinance requires council ap- curement code. Thomas Boone. Born in England, Tuesday. proval for purchases exceeding In other news, city council and city Boone’s father was a merchant whose The procurement code has not $75,000. officials recognized more than 25 city family been updated in decades, City Attor- The amendments would also in- employees — public service and ad- owned a ney Eric Shytle said. crease the minimum price for field ministration employees and first re- great deal of Council approved first reading of purchase orders — a method to expe- sponders — who have worked with land in S.C. an ordinance that would amend price dite necessary purchases without the municipality for 10 years. His older limits regarding the city's current waiting on council approval — re- Sumter City Manager Deron Mc- brother procurement code that allow certain garding goods and services from $500 Cormick said council will recognize served in city officials — department directors, to $2,500; and costs for repairs or ser- employees who have dedicated more Parliament the city finance director and city vices from $1,000 to $5,000. than 10 years during its next meeting for several manager — to make purchases below This is a modernization of the ex- on Tuesday, Dec. 19. years and, in 1752, Thomas Boone ar- rived in the Kindergarteners colonies to claim title to PHOTO PROVIDED lend a hand lands he in- Christopher Gadsden was herited from denied the oath of office Retired Marine Bill Hartley shakes the Boone by Governor Boone in hands with St. Anne and St. Jude Cath- and Colleton 1762. He would later serve olic School students after the presen- families. In in the Stamp Act Congress, tation of the school-wide contribution 1758, he the First Continental Con- to Toys for Tots. Mrs. Natalie Fappiano's married gress, and, eventually, as a kindergarten class chose Toys for Tots Sarah Ann brigadier general in the as its service project for November. Tattnall Per- Continental Army. roneau and PHOTO PROVIDED was appointed governor of New Jersey in 1759. Because Boone was a descendant of the Colleton family, Walter Edgar writes that, at first, “he was welcomed by Caro- linians as ‘one of us.’” In 1761, he was appointed governor of South Carolina and set sail for Charleston. Prior to tak- ing office in South Carolina, Boone was instructed by the British Board of Trade to reduce the power of the Commons House of Assembly. Boone set to work to revise the Election Act of 1721, which would implement the wishes of the Board of Trade. Book encourages positive futures When the assembly refused to revise the act as instructed by the governor, he BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Fulwood also started took matters into his own hands. In [email protected] modeling at 16 and is now April 1762, Christopher Gadsden won a preparing to pursue an large majority in his race to represent acting career. St. Paul’s Parish. The assembly ap- Sumter native Lakein Just because a person proved the election, even though the pro- Fulwood, 28, wants to en- experienced hardships in cedure that was laid out in the Election courage others to move his or her past does not Act was not followed to the letter. Boone past obstacles by sharing mean success is not possi- refused to administer the oath of office her own experiences in ble, she said. to Gadsden and dissolved the Assembly her pioneer book, "Trou- Fulwood hopes the book for violating the act. When new elections ble in Paradise." will encourage others to were held, word spread of the gover- This book is very impor- overcome their pasts. nor’s efforts to dictate the make-up of tant because some people "Life can be a nightmare the assembly. All but 10 of the previous have been through a lot, only if you make it," Ful- members were elected, and Gadsden Fulwood said. wood wrote in her book won again in a landslide. This new as- "Everyone has a story to description. "Take a sembly investigated the Gadsden elec- tell," she said. chance to focus on the tion and, on Dec. 16, 1762, declared that it She said her book focus- positive opportunity that would do no more business until the es on encouraging people God has set for your pur- governor apologized and admitted his who may have been pose." mistake. Boone refused to do either. For abused when they were These are words others more than a year, the government of children. can relate to, she said, and S.C. stood still while the governor and Fulwood said she, too, this book will offer anoth- representatives refused to deal with each experienced hardships er way of thinking. other. In May of 1764, Boone sailed for when she was a child but "Don't worry about the London. followed her dreams de- past," she said. Boone never returned to S.C. But the spite her past. At the end of the day, leaders of the S.C. Legislature at the She started writing you can get to where you time included Henry Laurens, William when she was 13 to keep want to be, she said, be- Drayton, Thomas Lynch, Charles herself motivated, includ- cause it's all about how Pinckney and John Rutledge. They ing writing poetry. you go through life. PROVIDED PHOTO would not forget Boone’s misuse of Through writing, a per- "Hard work makes great The cover of Fulwood’s book, “Trouble in Paradise,” is seen. power. He is listed by Walter Edgar as son may be able to reach progress," she said, "and it one of the four governors of South someone who needs help pays off." Carolina who, through mishandling “a or to get the attention of "I wish you success," experiences in life. "I wish and don't waste time when variety of issues, helped create the cli- someone who can help Fulwood said, addressing you the best of luck." following your dreams mate that would lead to revolution.” her, she said. others who have had bad Please stay confident, and goals, she said.

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COMMENTARY Republicans’ tax wager is worth gamble

ASHINGTON — cut significant to macroeco- The Republicans’ nomic policy — any that tax legislation is might change incentives suf- Wbuilt on econom- ficiently to substantially ic projections that are as change businesses’ and indi- confidently as they are viduals’ behaviors — must cheerfully made concerning be primarily a cut for the af- the legislation’s shaping ef- fluent. fect on the economy over the Democrats pretend to next 10 years. This claim to worry that Republicans are prescience must amaze executing a diabolical dou- alumni of Bear Stea- ble play, using tax rns and Lehman cuts to placate do- Brothers, which were nors, then citing the 85 and 158 years old, cuts’ enlargement of respectively, when the national debt as they expired less than an excuse to cut enti- 10 years ago in the tlements. Surely unanticipated Great Democrats know that Recession. Republicans are not The predictions of George insubordinate to COMMENTARY GDP and revenue Will their president, who growth assume, has vowed to oppose among many other any significant (i.e., things, continuation of the touching Social Security or Can the U.S. stop North Korea current expansion. It began Medicare) entitlement re- in June 2009 and has been forms. Besides, whenever notable for its anemia rela- Republicans run large bud- tive to other post-1945 ex- get deficits — the tax legisla- pansions: Its average annual tion probably means that the from becoming a nuclear power? growth rate has been 2 per- next decade’s will be even cent; theirs, 4.3 percent. But larger than they would have ASHINGTON said North Korea af- envoy there in six years. it also has been remarkably been — they serve the Dem- — The U.S.- firmed it is “ready for What’s he up to? Diplo- durable. It is 102 months old; ocrats’ basic agenda: They North Korea talks with Washington on mats aren’t talking. the average since after legitimize the bipartisan W confrontation the condition that it is The U.S. strategy for World War II is 58 months. penchant for making big is nearing another tense recognized as a nuclear pressuring North Korea Unless the business cycle government seem cheap. Re- inflection point, with power.” remains centered on has been repealed, a reces- publicans, too, give people North Korea signaling North Korea’s insis- China and the hope that sion is almost a certainty $X worth of government ser- that it could be ready for tence on its nuclear-weap- the Chinese will tighten during the 10-year window vices and charge the recipi- negotiations with Wash- ons status was conveyed sanctions so much that for which the tax bill has ents $Y, with Y significantly ington soon, even as it to Song Tau, a senior Chi- they squeeze Pyongyang been tailored. less than X. moves toward becoming a nese emissary who visited into backing down. Many What the legislation’s In 2002, when Dick Cheney full nucle- Pyongyang on Nov. 17. analysts are skeptical this drafters anticipate, indeed — a strict constructionist, ar-weap- The North Koreans are will work: The North Ko- proclaim, is that Congress but not of economic data — ons power. said to have reminded reans resent Chinese in- will not allow to happen said “Reagan proved deficits When Song that since 2012, the terference, and they have what the legislation says, don’t matter,” the publicly such diplo- North Korean constitu- stockpiled a year or more with a wink, will happen. held national debt was 33 matic tion has formally charac- of energy supplies to cope So, this might mark the his- percent the size of GDP; standoffs terized the country as “a with such pressure tac- toric moment when Wash- today it is 75 percent. At get re- nuclear state.” tics. ington decided that it no lon- some point, the debt’s size solved, it’s Pyongyang seemingly China doesn’t want a ger will bother to blush. The matters, and we seem deter- David often by wants negotiations with nuclear North Korea; but legislation says the tax re- mined to learn the hard way Ignatius allowing America but on its own it doesn’t want a U.S. ductions for individuals will where that point is. each coun- terms. Analysts speculate strike on its border, ei- expire by 2025. Treasury This tax legislation, an try to that to justify keeping its ther. It seeks a diplomatic Secretary Steven Mnuchin, amalgam of earnest hoping claim it’s entering negoti- existing stockpile of sev- solution that will resolve however, says “we have and transparent make-be- ations on its own terms. eral dozen nuclear weap- the irreconcilable. That’s every expectation that down lieve, is a serious lunge for In this case, North Korea ons, North Korea might been a U.S. desire for the road Congress will ex- sustained 3 percent growth. would assert its status as promise not to share its three decades, too, with tend them.” Of course Con- Without this, the economy, a nuclear-weapons state, nuclear technology with no success yet. gress will. The phantom ex- and hence the entitlement while the U.S. would in- others and not to attack History tells us that an piration is an $800 billion state, will buckle beneath sist the dialogue is about the U.S. The U.S. would be unconventional solution fudge, a cooking of the the strain of 10,000 of the el- eventual denuclearization wary of such assurances, was found to avert nucle- books in order to cram the derly each day becoming eli- of the Korean peninsula. given Pyongyang’s history ar war 55 years ago, and tax bill into conformity with gible for Social Security and This may sound like an of broken promises and interestingly, Washington arcane parliamentary proce- Medicare. unbridgeable divide, but proliferation. and Beijing are reviewing dures that make the mea- The Republicans purport that’s what diplomacy is North Korea evidently those very lessons. Ac- sure immune to filibuster. to know how changed tax in- for. wants to be like India and cording to a senior Penta- We have been down this centives will affect corpora- But as 2017 nears its Pakistan, which became gon official, a high-level road before: For the same tions’ and individuals’ deci- end, the two countries de facto members of the Chinese-American mili- reason, some George W. sions and how those deci- still appear to be on a col- nuclear club after build- tary gathering last week Bush tax cuts of 2001 were sions will radiate through lision course. Kim Jong ing weapons secretly. It in Washington conducted scheduled to expire at the the economy. Republicans do Un’s bellicose rhetoric doesn’t want to be like a joint case study of the end of 2010; 82 percent of not know — nobody, includ- matches President Libya or Iraq, whose lead- Cuban missile crisis. them (measured by revenue) ing the Republicans’ equally Trump’s. There’s an odd ers were deposed and Has North Korea did not. overconfident critics, does mutual fascination, too, killed after giving up crossed the nuclear The Democrats’ denuncia- — but they might be right, which one foreign diplo- their nuclear programs. threshold? Pyongyang’s tion of the Republicans’ tax and their wager is worth mat describes as “love/ The Trump administra- recent statements suggest cuts because they especially trying. hate.” tion has publicly dis- they have, but some ana- benefit the wealthy is a recy- Economics is a science of Speculation about talks missed the latest over- lysts have doubts. North clable denunciation of any incentives, and like all sci- increased, paradoxically, tures. Korea hasn’t shown it can significant tax cut. The top 1 ences it is never “settled.” after North Korea’s latest A State Department control an ICBM’s re-en- percent of earners supply 39 Both sides, with their missile test on Nov. 29, spokesman said Sunday: try, and it hasn’t fitted an percent of income tax reve- thumping predictions, have which appeared to demon- “We do not see any indica- actual warhead atop a nues, the top 10 percent sup- given hostages to the future, strate Pyongyang’s capa- tions of North Korea missile, sources say. ply 70 percent, the bottom 50 which will deal harshly with bility to strike the conti- being committed to or in- Will the Trump admin- percent supply 3 percent, 60 some. Perhaps most. Possi- nental United States. In a terested in credible talks istration try to block percent of households pay bly all of them. statement, Kim an- for denuclearization.” North Korea from cross- either no income taxes (45 nounced “with pride that And on Monday, State ing this final goal line, by percent) or less than 5 per- George Will’s email address now we have finally real- again rejected, as it has military means if neces- cent of their income, and 62 is [email protected]. ized the great historic for months, Chinese and sary? Or will it seek a dip- percent of Americans pay cause of completing the Russian calls for a mutual lomatic formula that more in payroll taxes than © 2017, Washington Post state nuclear force.” “freeze for freeze” on could, over time, leave all in income taxes. So, any tax Writers Group To some analysts, Kim North Korea testing and sides better off than the was declaring victory — U.S. military exercises: “It cataclysm of war? At this HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your letter to [email protected], and preparing a pivot. is not enough for [North holiday season, that co- Russian emissary Vitaly Korea] to stop its program nundrum is hidden in the drop it off at The Sumter Item office, 36 W. Liberty St., or mail it to The Pashin told Interfax news where it is today.” dark box in the corner. Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, along with the writer’s agency on Dec. 1, after a An interesting visitor to full name, address and telephone number (for verification purposes visit to Pyongyang, that Pyongyang this week is David Ignatius can be senior officials there “told Jeffrey Feltman, U.N. un- reached via Twitter: @Ig- only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print me that the North was dersecretary-general and natiusPost. edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/opinion/ prepared to sit at the ne- a former U.S. assistant letters_to_editor. gotiating table.” secretary of state. 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AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017 Central Carolina Technical Col- Health Sciences Center, 133 lege invites the public to tour S. Main St., Room H183. It’s Mary McLeod Bethune NCNW to meet the Central Christmas Trees. the perfect time of year to ® Visit theFriday college during nor- make a gift for someone AccuWeather fi ve-day forecast for Sumter mal operating hours special. RSVP by Dec. 14 to through Dec. 15 to tour the (803) 774-3337 to save your TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY trees and get in the holiday spot. Space is limited. spirit. More than 20 Christ- Sumter Animal Control will mas trees will be on display hold an adoption event from for public viewing and vot- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Satur- ing. Can’t make it to the day, Dec. 16, at 1240 Win- Cooler with a little Periods of rain Cold with rain at Chilly with partial Plenty of sunshine, Plenty of sunshine campus? You can also vote kles Road. The adoption co- rain times sunshine but chilly for your favorite tree by vis- ordinator and volunteers iting CCTC’s Facebook page. will be on hand to introduce 50° 36° 46° / 33° 49° / 28° 48° / 25° 53° / 34° Come start your holiday you to the dogs and tell you Chance of rain: 70% Chance of rain: 75% Chance of rain: 75% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 5% season with CCTC and Cen- a bit about each one. Ani- NNE 4-8 mph NNE 3-6 mph NNE 6-12 mph WNW 6-12 mph NNW 6-12 mph SW 6-12 mph tral Christmas Trees. mal Control has many lov- The Mary McLeod Bethune ing dogs who need new Gaff ney section of the National Council homes. What better way to 48/36 of Negro Women will meet at bring joy into your life than 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at to give a homeless dog a TODAY’S Spartanburg the South Sumter Resource forever home this holiday Greenville 48/37 Center, 337 Manning Ave. season? 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PREP BASKETBALL PREP BASKETBALL Picking up where they left off New coach, new outlook BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT [email protected]

The Thomas Sumter Academy varsity boys basketball team won only seven games last year, and al- ready the outlook is better this sea- son, according to head coach Woody Lathan, a veteran coach at three area SCISA schools now in his first year at the Dalzell school after watching from the sidelines for 15 years. The difference is confidence, Lathan said on Wednesday. “What we’re trying to to, my coach- es and myself, is try to instill a win- ning, confident attitude,” said Lathan, whose team is 2-2 heading into this weekend’s Baron Classic at Wilson Hall’s Nash Student Center. came against Laurence Manning, one of La- than’s former teams. “I started these guys off like I didn’t know them, just like I would have done with a team I’ve never seen,” La- than said. “I started everything from scratch, because I felt like that was the best thing to do under the circum- stances, and they’re working really hard. What we’re trying to to, my coaches and myself, is try to instill a winning, confident attitude. The boys have accepted that very well, and we’re beating people that they had lost to last year, the year before - they’re doing a good job.” “When you start beating people that used to beat you, it builds a confi- dence, of course,” he said. “I was very proud of our effort against Laurence SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Manning, one of the best 3A schools in Thomas Sumter Academy’s Aubrey Stoddard (4) is back after helping lead the Lady Generals to the SCISA 2A state title last season. the state, and we played them pretty close. We were happy with our effort there.” Thomas Sumter looks to keep it going after 2A title season Lathan pointed to returning start- ing guards Eli Kessinger and Zach BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT TSA lost much of its scoring, de- That includes a 20-point road victo- Fugate as the natural leaders of the [email protected] fensive intensity and floor leadership ry over 3A foe Laurence Manning, team, and praised the defensive play with the graduation of Bree Stoddard home-and-home wins over Richard of junior guard Mason Warren. Ju- DALZELL — The Thomas Sumter and Logan Morris. Stoddard aver- Winn and a road victory over Pee nior center Tyler Millwood provides Academy varsity girls basketball aged nearly 20 points per game, and Dee Academy. They’ll have a tough the Generals’ inside presence, and team seems to be picking up right Morris was key to a stifling defense test ahead of them in Wilson Hall, a Dazjuan Butler has come off the where it left off after last year’s state that regularly held the Generals’ op- team Reed credits with spurring bench to provide a spark, Lathan championship season, and head ponents under 25 points. her team to improve itself last sea- said. coach B.J. Reed attributes that to the This year’s Generals are 4-0 to son and winning most of its re- For Lathan, success is all about de- culture surrounding the program start the 2017-18 campaign heading maining games with relative ease. fense and desire. and the willingness of her players to into this weekend’s Baron Classic at take the lessons of the game to heart. Wilson Hall’s Nash Student Center. SEE TITLE, PAGE B2 SEE TSA, PAGE B2

COMMENTARY USC BASKETBALL Search for new offensive coordinator Silva, Haase lead critical move for Muschamp Gamecocks to

he day that some South 80-64 win over Carolina football fans have been clamoring for since Tthe day Will Muschamp Wyoming was hired as its new head coach two years ago finally came to fruition on Wednesday. Kurt Roper is no COLUMBIA — Chris Silva scored 19 longer calling the offensive plays points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Feli- for the Gamecocks. Of course, the pe Haase added 17 with nine boards, siren call for Rop- and South Carolina used a big second- er’s dismissal has half run to beat Wyoming 80-64 on grown in number Wednesday night. in the two years Frank Booker scored 16 points with that USC’s offense three 3-pointers, six rebounds and has struggled three steals. Freshman Justin Minaya uUnder his guid- added 11 points for the Gamecocks (6- ance. Those who 2), who outrebounded the Cowboys questioned Mus- 43-34 and scored 24 points off of 18 Dennis champ’s decision to Wyoming turnovers. Brunson bring Roper back Haase’s 3 put South Carolina up for on board at USC good, 25-22, and the Gamecocks fin- after their dismiss- ished the first half on a 13-3 run to als at Florida have been validated. lead 35-25 at halftime. For whatever reason, Roper Wyoming closed to 37-33 on Justin hasn’t had the same success as a James’ free throw early in the second play caller at either Florida or Car- half, but the Gamecocks countered olina that he had under head coach with a 21-6 run to regain control and David Cutcliffe at Duke. The cre- led by double digits the rest of the way. ativity his offenses exhibited at Minaya hit consecutive threes in the Duke have been lacking at South run and Booker scored seven points. Carolina, especially this season. Even with the injuries to wide re- BIG PICTURE ceiver Deebo Samuel and running The win was important for USC as back Reco Dowdle for most of the Frank Martin felt his team had re- season, this offense should have gressed in the last 10 days. The Game- been more productive than it was. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS cocks backcourt continued struggle, Which brings us to what will South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp stands on the sideline during the first but with Booker and Minaya hitting probably be the defining moment of half of the Gamecocks’ 31-10 victory over Wofford on Nov. 18 in Columbia. outside shots, it played well enough to Muschamp’s tenure as the Game- complement a solid performance by cocks’ head coach. Muschamp sive success must come with him. chooses. If Carolina was able to win the frontcourt. needs to hit a home run with this If Muschamp finds the man who eight games with an offense that av- hire; not with immediate name rec- can utilize the talent that is on hand eraged 20 points a game, it could get UP NEXT ognition but with success for the and move the offense into the upper much better with one that averages The Gamecocks will try to complete long haul. Whether a college foot- half of the Southeastern Confer- over 30 a contest. a sweep of its three-game home stint ball household name, an unknown ence, he has a chance to stay in Co- when it takes on Coastal Carolina, Sat- or someone off of his staff, offen- lumbia for a long time if he so SEE BRUNSON, PAGE B2 urday. B2 | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

Oklahoma State, Saturday. SCOREBOARD 7. Texas A&M (7-1) did not play. Next: vs. Prairie TSA FROM PAGE B1 View A&M, Saturday. Chicago at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. 8. Kentucky (7-1) did not play. Next: Monmouth TV, RADIO Green Bay at Cleveland, 1 p.m. (N.J.), Saturday. “I have a saying I tell the kids,” La- Detroit at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. 9. Notre Dame (7-2) did not play. Next: at Delaware, TODAY Indianapolis at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Saturday. than said. “Our success doesn’t de- 10 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. 10. Miami (8-0) did not play. Next: at George Joburg Open First Round from Johannesburg Washington at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. Washington, Saturday, Dec. 16. pend on the other team; our success (GOLF). Tennessee at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. 11. North Carolina (9-1) beat Western Carolina 104- depends on us executing the game of 1 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA Europa League N.Y. Jets at Denver, 4:05 p.m. 61. Next: at No. 24 Tennessee, Sunday, Dec. 17. Match — Lyon vs. Atalanta (FOX SPORTS 2). Seattle at Jacksonville, 4:25 p.m. 12. Gonzaga (7-2) did not play. Next: at Washington, basketball. Not to take away from any- 1 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA Europa League Philadelphia at L.A. Rams, 4:25 p.m. Sunday. body (the competition), but we go one Group D Match — AC Milan vs. Rijeka (FOX Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m. 13. Xavier (8-1) beat Kent State 96-70. Next: vs. SPORTSOUTH). Colorado, Saturday. game at a time.” 3 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA Europa League MONDAY’S GAME 14. Minnesota (8-2) did not play. Next: at Arkansas, Lathan said his team’s three games Match — BATE Borisov vs. Arsenal (FOX SPORTS 1). New England at Miami, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. 3 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA Europa League 15. Virginia (8-1) did not play. Next: vs. Davidson, this week, Tuesday’s 1-point loss to Match — Cologne vs. Crvena Zvezda (FOX SPORTS Saturday, Dec. 16. Richard Winn and this weekend’s 2). 16. Arizona State (7-0) did not play. Next: vs. St. 5:45 p.m. — Girls and Boys High School Basketball: NBA STANDINGS John’s, Friday. games in the Baron Classic against Camden at North Central (WPUB-FM 102.7). By The Associated Press All Times EST 17. Cincinnati (7-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 5 Wilson Hall and Orangeburg Prep, 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Florida, Saturday. WDXY-AM 1240). EASTERN CONFERENCE 18. West Virginia (8-1) did not play. Next: at will provide a good measuring stick 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Valparaiso at Purdue Pittsburgh, Saturday. for the Generals. (FOX SPORTS 1). Atlantic Division 19. Seton Hall (7-1) did not play. Next: vs. VCU, 7 p.m. — College Football: College Football Awards Saturday. “It’s a big week for us, and we’re Show from Atlanta (ESPN). W L Pct GB 20. TCU (9-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 20 Nevada, Boston 21 4 .840 — 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Iowa at Iowa State Friday. going to do what we do best,” Lathan Toronto 15 7 .682 4½ (ESPN2). 21. Purdue (8-2) did not play. Next: vs. IUPUI, Sunday. Philadelphia 13 10 .565 7 said. “Hopefully it will come out for 8 p.m. — High School Basketball: Minnehaha (Minn.) 22. Nevada (8-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 20 TCU New York 11 12 .478 9 vs. Apple Valley (Minn.) from Apple Valley, Minn. Friday. Brooklyn 9 14 .391 11 the best. On a personal level, I’m very (ESPNU). 23. Baylor (6-2) did not play. Next: vs. Randall, blessed to have this fine group of 8:20 p.m. — NFL Football: New Orleans at Atlanta Southeast Division Saturday. (WIS 10, NFL NETWORK, WWFN-FM 100.1, WNKT-FM 24. Tennessee (6-1) did not play. Next: vs. Lipscomb, young men. They’re working hard and 107.5). W L Pct GB Saturday. Washington 13 11 .542 — 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Howard at 25. Southern Cal (4-2) did not play. Next: vs. we anticipate very good things before Miami 11 12 .478 1½ Georgetown (FOX SPORTS 1). Oklahoma, Friday. the year’s over.” 9 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Washington Charlotte 9 13 .409 3 at Boise State (SPECTRUM 1250). Orlando 10 15 .400 3½ WOMEN - WEDNESDAY Atlanta 5 18 .217 7½ 9:30 p.m. — Professional NBA G-League Game — 1. UConn (7-0) did not play. Next: at DePaul, Friday. Santa Cruz at Austin (ESPNU). Central Division 2. Texas (7-0) did not play. Next: at No. 12 Tennessee, 10:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Carolina at San Jose (FOX Sunday. SPORTSOUTH). W L Pct GB 3. Notre Dame (8-1) beat Michigan State 90-59. Next: 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Houston at Utah (TNT). Cleveland 18 7 .720 — at Pennsylvania, Saturday. TITLE FROM PAGE B1 4:30 a.m. — Women’s Professional Golf: Ladies Detroit 14 9 .609 3 4. Louisville (9-0) did not play. Next: vs. Middle European Tour Omega Dubai Ladies Masters Third Indiana 14 11 .560 4 Tennessee, Saturday. Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). Milwaukee 12 10 .545 4½ 5. South Carolina (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. “When the switch really turned on for Chicago 3 20 .130 14 Savannah State, Sunday, Dec. 17. WESTERN CONFERENCE 6. Mississippi State (8-0) did not play. Next: vs. UALR, us last year, it’s kind of funny to say, was NFL STANDINGS Sunday. after our loss at Wilson Hall,” Reed said By The Associated Press Southwest Division 7. UCLA (7-1) did not play. Next: at Oklahoma State, All Times EST Friday. of the 33-14 defeat. “We just didn’t have W L Pct GB 8. Baylor (8-1) did not play. Next: vs. McNeese State, the energy in the second half of the AMERICAN CONFERENCE Houston 18 4 .818 — Wednesday, Dec. 13. San Antonio 16 8 .667 3 9. Oregon (7-1) did not play. Next: vs. Southern Utah, game, and Wilson Hall just took us to the East New Orleans 12 12 .500 7 Saturday. Memphis 8 15 .348 10½ 10. West Virginia (7-0) did not play. Next: vs. woodshed. We came back after that and W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 7 17 .292 12 New England 10 2 0 .833 348 223 Pittsburgh, Thursday. we elevated our practices against each Buffalo 6 6 0 .500 227 283 Northwest Division 11. Tennessee (9-0) beat Troy 131-69. Next: vs. No. 2 other to make each other sharper. That’s N.Y. Jets 5 7 0 .417 266 288 W L Pct GB Texas, Sunday. Miami 5 7 0 .417 209 298 12. Ohio State (9-2) beat Florida 103-75. Next: vs. when we really started focusing on de- Denver 13 10 .565 — Dartmouth, Friday, Dec. 15. South Minnesota 14 11 .560 — fense, and that focus has translated into 13. Florida State (8-0) did not play. Next: vs. Stetson, W L T Pct PF PA Portland 13 11 .542 ½ Thursday. this year. It’s been great.” Utah 13 12 .520 1 14. Duke (6-2) did not play. Next: vs. UNC Tennessee 8 4 0 .667 266 282 Oklahoma City 11 12 .478 2 Reed said she has been pleased with Jacksonville 8 4 0 .667 299 178 Greensboro, Thursday. Houston 4 8 0 .333 296 309 Pacific Division 15. Maryland (8-2) beat Mount St. Mary’s 97-57. Next: the way her team has responded to the Indianapolis 3 9 0 .250 205 330 vs. George Washington, Friday. W L Pct GB 16. South Florida (7-1) did not play. Next: at challenge of replacing Stoddard and North Golden State 19 6 .760 — Oklahoma, Saturday. Morris. W L T Pct PF PA L.A. Clippers 8 14 .364 9½ 17. Missouri (7-1) did not play. Next: vs. Saint Louis, L.A. Lakers 8 15 .348 10 Friday. Pittsburgh 10 2 0 .833 281 213 “You never want to say that people Phoenix 9 17 .346 10½ 18. Stanford (5-4) did not play. Next: vs. UNLV, Baltimore 7 5 0 .583 280 207 Sacramento 7 17 .292 11½ Saturday. are irreplaceable, but when you’re talk- Cincinnati 5 7 0 .417 219 238 19. Oregon State (5-2) did not play. Next: vs. San Cleveland 0 12 0 .000 176 308 ing about leadership and just the experi- WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Jose State, Sunday. ence lost with those two, you lose more West Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. 20. Kentucky (8-1) beat Evansville 100-62. Next: at Cleveland 101, Sacramento 95 Florida Gulf Coast, Friday. than just basketball,” Reed said. “It was W L T Pct PF PA Indiana 98, Chicago 96 21. Texas A&M (7-2) beat TCU 71-58. Next: vs. Central Kansas City 6 6 0 .500 303 274 Dallas at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Arkansas, Saturday. going to be really interesting to see how L.A. Chargers 6 6 0 .500 268 212 Memphis at New York, 7:30 p.m. 22. Villanova (8-0) beat Fairfield 73-44. Next: at Oakland 6 6 0 .500 249 278 this year was going to be, and I have just Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Temple, Sunday. Denver 3 9 0 .250 206 315 been so pleased with how the girls have Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. 23. Green Bay (7-1) beat Dayton 75-64. Next: at NATIONAL CONFERENCE Golden State at Charlotte, 8 p.m. Loyola of Chicago, Sunday. stepped up. They aren’t living on what Miami at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. 24. Michigan (6-2) did not play. Next: vs. Marquette, happened last year; it’s all about what East Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Thursday. 25. California (5-2) did not play. Next: vs. San Diego, they can do this year. They’re very fo- W L T Pct PF PA TODAY’S GAMES Thursday. Philadelphia 10 2 0 .833 361 215 L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. cused on just playing their game. Dallas 6 6 0 .500 286 284 Washington at Phoenix, 9 p.m. “There’s not one girl on our team that Washington 5 7 0 .417 272 314 Oklahoma City vs. Brooklyn at Mexico City, 10 p.m. N.Y. Giants 2 10 0 .167 189 291 Houston at Utah, 10:30 p.m. COLLEGE FOOTBALL can step up and replace Bree’s 20 points South per game, but what’s been great is we FRIDAY’S GAMES FCS PLAYOFFS W L T Pct PF PA Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Second Round can spread that over five or six people, New Orleans 9 3 0 .750 353 243 Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 and that’s what we’ve done,” Reed said. Carolina 8 4 0 .667 269 238 Denver at Orlando, 7 p.m. James Madison 26, Stony Brook 7 Atlanta 7 5 0 .583 274 244 Golden State at Detroit, 7 p.m. Kennesaw State 17, Jacksonville State 7 “Our motto this year is not about our Tampa Bay 4 8 0 .333 243 288 Dallas at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Wofford 28, Furman 10 offense, it’s about we’ve got to keep the North Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m. S. Dakota St. 37, N. Iowa 22 Toronto at Memphis, 8 p.m. New Hampshire 21, Central Arkansas 15 other team from scoring one more point W L T Pct PF PA Boston at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. Sam Houston St. 54, South Dakota 42 Minnesota 10 2 0 .833 285 204 N. Dakota St. 38, San Diego 3 than us. Our focus is defense.” Detroit 6 6 0 .500 314 308 Weber State 30, Southern Utah 13 Reed said her team is dedicated to Green Bay 6 6 0 .500 258 281 Quarterfinals Chicago 3 9 0 .250 191 267 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Friday, Dec. 8 holding its opponents to one shot and Weber State (11-2) at James Madison (12-0), 7 p.m. West creating scoring opportunities off of HOW THE TOP 25 FARED Saturday, Dec. 9 W L T Pct PF PA By The Associated Press Wofford (10-2) at North Dakota State (11-1), Noon defensive rebounds and turnovers. L.A. Rams 9 3 0 .750 361 222 New Hampshire (9-4) at South Dakota State (10-2), 3 p.m. Seattle 8 4 0 .667 290 222 MEN - TUESDAY Kennesaw State (12-1) at Sam Houston State (11-1), “Last year, there were times when it 1. Duke (11-0) did not play. Next: at Boston College, Arizona 5 7 0 .417 219 310 8:30 p.m. Saturday. might be that Bree had 20 points and San Francisco 2 10 0 .167 202 298 Semifinals 2. Kansas (7-0) vs. Washington. Next: vs. No. 16 Friday, Dec. 15 one or two others had four,” she said. Arizona State, Sunday. TBD, 8 p.m. TODAY’S GAME 3. Michigan State (8-1) did not play. Next: vs. “This year, we had a game with two New Orleans at Atlanta, 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 Southern Utah, Saturday. TBD, 4:30 p.m. girls in double figures, two girls with 4. Villanova (9-0) did not play. Next: vs. La Salle, Championship SUNDAY’S GAMES Sunday. nine, two girls with eight and one with Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 5. Florida (5-2) vs. Loyola of Chicago. Next: vs. No. 17 San Francisco at Houston, 1 p.m. At Toyota Stadium six. We really have spread our scoring Cincinnati, Saturday. Minnesota at Carolina, 1 p.m. Frisco, Texas out - every girl that starts and those 6. Wichita State (7-1) did not play. Next: at Semifinal winners, Noon that come off the bench can all make shots. If anything has been a surprise to me, it’s the amount of points we’ve been able to score. FROM PAGE B1 performance. the offense struggles, the “I have an expectation for defense,” BRUNSON The move that would Roper association will she added, but said she didn’t know keep the heat off of Mus- bring out the immediate what to expect on offense. “It’s been a Muschamp said he isn’t game when Mark Richt champ, at least in the catterwalling from those great surprise the way we’ve been able going to make a perma- was relieved of his duties. early going, would be to in Gamecock Nation who to spread the points around and still be nent hire until after Car- However, it’s hard to fig- hire someone from out- are know for their catter- able to put points on the board. olina takes on Michigan ure if McClendon will be side of the current staff. walling. The Generals are led by three senior in the Outback Bowl. trying to win the job or Fans will be a little more Muschamp has done a returning starters in center Taja Hun- Wide receivers coach keep the job. lenient with someone lot to rebuild his coaching ley, forward Carmen Silvester and point Bryan McClendon, the The possibility exists coming in who has to acumen after his dismiss- guard Josie Reed. Junior Aubrey Stod- man who share the co-of- that this could be McClen- learn the players, and the al from Florida. He took dard, Bree’s younger sister, has picked fensive coordinator title don’s job to hold on to; un- players have to learn his over a 3-9 program and up right where she left off last season, with Roper, will call the less it’s an unmitigated di- system. led it to a 6-win season according to Reed, averaging 14 points plays. saster, McClendon is in If Muschamp chooses to last year and eight wins per game and shooting 91 percent from One has to think this is line for the job. On the go in house, there will be this with a possibility of the free throw line. Junior Sydney Dan- something of an audition other side of the pendu- little, if any, honeymoon nine. His next move iel, together with Josie Reed, has picked for McClendon, who was lum, he might be having period. You can call it comes with high expecta- up her game on the defensive end and the interim head coach at to prove himself to Mus- guilty by association, but tions. Muschamp better the two have been able to fill the gap left Georgia for its 2015 bowl champ with an explosive if McClendon is hired and choose wisely. by Morris’ graduation. “Those four (playoff) games, she was dynamic,” Reed said of Aubrey Stoddard. “People were focused on SPORTS ITEMS Bree, and we had others that could score and she stepped up and got it done. She has continued that through our first four games.” Arkansas, Morris agree to 6-year contract Seniors Ellie White, Caetlyn Martin, Marley McCormick and Allie Lindler will provide experience off the bench. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A person helping lay the foundation for the Ti- ble for Clifford’s return and would Another senior, Donna Gibson, is out with direct knowledge of the deci- gers’ national championship last have no further comment. with a shoulder injury but may see sion tells The Associated Press that season. Silas will continue to coach the time later in the season. Arkansas has hired SMU’s Chad HORNETS’ CLIFFORD OUT INDEFINITELY team with Clifford out. “Every girl on our team right now Morris to become the school’s new WITH ‘HEALTH ISSUE’ The Hornets host Golden State has basically one year of varsity expe- football coach. Wednesday night. rience. They’re the ones that have The 49-year-old Morris agrees to CHARLOTTE — Hornets coach CAVALIERS 101 never been counted on in big games,” a six-year contract and replaces Steve Clifford will be away from the KINGS 95 Reed said. “We played against a tough, Bret Bielema, who was fired after a team for an undetermined period of experienced team in Pee Dee Academy, regular-season ending loss to Mis- time to deal with a “health issue.” CLEVELAND — LeBron James and it came down to having to hit some souri last month. The person spoke The team made the announcement drained a 3-pointer with 15 seconds shots down the stretch and free throws on the condition of anonymity be- Wednesday in a release. left and finished with 32 points as down the stretch, and it was girls that cause the decision hasn’t been made The 56-year-old Clifford missed the Cleveland Cavaliers tied a fran- weren’t called upon last year to do that. public yet. Monday night’s game against the chise record with their 13th straight “That’s what’s exciting — the girls Morris leaves the Mustangs after Orlando Magic because he was not win, 101-95 over the Sacramento are ready to step up into that role,” compiling a 14-22 record in three feeling well. Associate head coach Kings on Wednesday night. Reed said. seasons. He took over an SMU team Stephen Silas filled in for Clifford. PACERS 98 The Generals will have their first big that finished 1-11 in 2014, won two Clifford has battled heart prob- BULLS 96 test Friday night in the Baron Classic. games his first season and improved lems in the past, but a person famil- “I’m excited about Friday night,” Reed to 5-7 in 2016 and 7-5 this year. iar with the situation told The Asso- INDIANAPOLIS — Victor Oladipo said. “Wilson Hall’s got a great team. I The Texas native was a longtime ciated Press the issue was not a scored 27 points, including a clutch love playing them because they have so high school coach in the state before heart-related. The person spoke to 3-pointer with 31.1 seconds left, and much athleticism, they’re so fast, Glen beginning his collegiate career as the AP on condition of anonymity the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Rector is a great coach and it’s going to the offensive coordinator at Tulsa in because the team has not released Bulls 98-96 on Wednesday night. be a great game. It’s a great litmus test 2010. He then spent four years as the details of Clifford’s health issue. for both of us to find out where we are.” offensive coordinator at Clemson, The team says there is no timeta- From wire reports THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017 | A3 Lakewood beats Camden; Manning tops EC

Grant Singleton scored 25 BOYS AREA ROUNDUP day at Nash Student Center. victory over Hillcrest on Mon- points to lead Lakewood High Wise Segars led the Barons day at the CO gymnasium. School to a 62-56 varsity boys score in double figures as it Kylic Horton added 24 points with seven points. Burroughs had 12 points basketball victory over Cam- edged East Clarendon 49-47 on for the Saints, who improved ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN 49 and 10 rebounds. Khalil Peo- den on Tuesday at The Tuesday at the EC gymnasium. to 2-1. Dylan Way had 17 and CLARENDON HALL 37 ples scored 17 points and Zay- Swamp. Cory Graham led the Mon- Tyrese Mitchum had 11. veon Wells had 12 points. Kori Terrell Houston added 12 archs with 16 points. Israel TIMMONSVILLE 77 MONCKS CORNER — Clar- Green had nine points and points for the Gators, who im- Brown had 12 and De’juan SCOTT’S BRANCH 41 endon Hall fell to 1-2 with a eight rebounds. proved to 3-1 on the season. Wilson added 10. 49-37 loss to St. John’s Chris- Quentin Hodge added 10. Jalen Bryant and Jordan TIMMONSVILLE — Scott’s tian on Tuesday at the SJC SPORTING CLAYS Brown both had 11 points to Branch fell to 0-2 with a 77-41 gymnasium. LAURENCE MANNING 46 WILSON HALL THIRD BEN LIPPERN 42 lead the Wolverines, who loss to Timmonsville on Tues- Josh Black led the Saints in dropped to 0-3. Cameryn She- day at the THS gymnasium. scoring with 24 points. Na- CAMDEN – Wilson Hall’s MANNING — Laurence riod added nine and Ahmad Terrance Yon led the Eagles than Carlisle had six points varsity team of Mason Payer, Manning Academy defeated Wright had seven. with 13 points. Treyshawn and Joey Carlisle grabbed Bryce Lyles and Daniel Reyn- Ben Lippen 46-42 on Tuesday CLARENDON HALL 98 Moore added seven. seven rebounds. olds finished third in the at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN 67 Rashiem Lyde led the Whirl- SCYSF Ducks Unlimited Taylor Lee led the Swamp- winds with 27 points. MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS Sporting Clays Tournament at cats with 16 points. Jerrell MONCKS CORNER — Zyan Hermitage Farm Shooting CHESTNUT OAKS 60 Kelly added 12. Gilmore scored 34 points to JV BASKETBALL HILLCREST 38 Sports on Saturday. lead four players in double Matthew Blankenship shot MANNING 49 HAMMOND 37 EAST CLARENDON 47 figures as Clarendon Hall de- WILSON HALL 15 Lawrence Burroughs had a 96 out of 100 for first place in feated St. John’s Christian double-double as three Chest- the junior varsity level. Fifth- TURBEVILLE — Manning 98-67 on Tuesday at the SJC Wilson Hall fell to 3-2 with a nut Oaks players scored in dou- grade Parker McLeod won the High School had three players gymnasium. 37-15 loss to Hammond on Tues- ble figures in the Falcons’ 60-38 rookie squad. LOCAL PREP SCHEDULE GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP TODAY VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TSA 4-0 after 50-39 victory over Winn Sumter at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Ben Lippen at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. B TEAM BASKETBALL WINNSBORO — Thomas Sumter ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN 57 JV BASKETBALL Columbia at Sumter (Boys Only), 5:30 p.m. CLARENDON HALL 43 Wilson Hall at Timmerman, 4:30 p.m. Academy’s varsity girls basketball ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN 26 team improved to 4-0 on the season by MONCKS CORNER — Clarendon MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL CLARENDON HALL 24 Furman at Alice Drive, 5 p.m. defeating Richard Winn Academy 50-39 Hall dropped to 0-3 with a 57-43 loss to Manning at Bates, 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the RWA gymnasium. St. John’s Christian on Tuesday at the MONCKS CORNER — Clarendon Chestnut Oaks at Mayewood, 5 p.m. Hillcrest at Ebenezer, 5 p.m. Aubrey Stoddard led the Lady Gen- SJC gymnasium. Hall’s Bailey Corbett had a double- Scott’s Branch at Kingstree, 5:30 p.m. erals with 16 points. Sydney Daniel Mallory McIntosh and Whitney double, but the Lady Saints still fell to Creek Bridge at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. added 12 and Taja Hunley had 11 re- Avins both had 12 points to lead the St. John’s Christian 26-24 on Tuesday FRIDAY bounds and five points. Lady Saints. Sydney Wells had eight at the SJC gymnasium. VARSITY BASKETBALL points and 12 rebounds. McIntosh also Corbett had a double-double of 11 Crestwood at Sumter, 6 p.m. LAURENCE MANNING 41 East Clarendon at Lamar, 4:30 p.m. BEN LIPPEN 34 had nine rebounds. points and 11 rebounds, while Hannah Thomas Sumter vs. Wilson Hall (Boys Only in Johndrow had eight rebounds and five Baron Classic at Nash Student Center), 8:30 p.m. SCOTT’S BRANCH 43 Thomas Sumter vs. Wilson Hall (Girls Only in MANNING — Laurence Manning TIMMONSVILLE 39 points. Baron Classic at Nash Student Center), 7 p.m. Academy evened its record at 3-3 on Laurence Manning vs. Veritas Christian (Boys Only in Baron Classic at Nash Student the season with a 41-34 victory over TIMMONSVILLE — Scott’s Branch B TEAM BASKETBALL Center), 8:30 p.m. Ben Lippen on Tuesday at Bubba improved to 2-0 with a 43-39 victory Laurence Manning vs. Veritas Christian (Boys WILSON HALL 31 Only in Baron Classic at Nash Student Center), Davis Gymnasium. over Timmonsville on Tuesday at the HEATHWOOD HALL 26 7 p.m. Lexi Bennett led the Lady Swampcats THS gymnasium. Sumter Christian at Grace Christian (Boys Only), 4 p.m. with 12 points, while her sister, Brooke, Teja Madison and Cambria Park- COLUMBIA - Wilson Hall defeated had 11. Abbie Patrick added six. er both had 10 points to lead the Heathwood Hall 31-26 on Tuesday, Nov. VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL C.E. Murray at Manning, 4:30 p.m. On Monday in Darlington, LMA lost Lady Eagles. Mary Wimberly had 28, at the HH gymnasium. Marlboro at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. to Trinity-Byrnes 62-36. Brooke Ben- nine and Jazlyn Bowman had Grace Beasley led the Lady Bar- Jefferson Davis at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. nett led the way with nine points, seven. ons with 12 points. Tinialia Colvin VARSITY WRESTLING while Sarah Frazier and Patrick both Makyla Commander led Timmons- added eight and Sarah Sonntag had Sumter in Silver Fox Invitational (at Dutch Fork), TBA had seven. ville with 13. seven.

sea of other Finneys that by the staff of Sumter Funer- incomplete and will be an- OBITUARIES stretch from Virginia to New al Services Inc. nounced at a later date. Jersey and everywhere in be- Services have been en- ANGELA W. FULLWOOD ERNEST A. FINNEY JR. tween. He also leaves behind MARTHA LOU BRAILSFORD trusted in the professional LYNCHBURG — Angela Retired Chief Justice Ernest a host of former students, PINEWOOD — Martha Lou care of King-Fields Mortu- "Angie" Wright Fullwood, 47, Adophus Finney Jr. will lie in friends, colleagues, secretar- Brailsford, 70, died on Thurs- ary, Summerton, (803) 485- wife of Correll Fullwood, died repose from 11 a.m. until 2 ies and good buddies, people day, Nov. 30, 2017. 5039. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Pal- p.m. today at the Rotunda of who smiled his way and out- She was a daughter of Rich- metto Health Tu- the South Carolina Supreme stretched their hand to help ard and Lorena Richardson ROBERT LEE RICHARDSON omey. Court. and celebrate his long, lumi- Brailsford. MAYESVILLE — Robert She was born After 2 p.m., the public may nous life. Funeral services for Ms. Lee Richardson, 83, widower on July 5, 1970, a pay their respects from 3 until In lieu of flowers, donations Brailford will be held at 2 of Margie Lee Richardson, daughter of Fred- 7 p.m. today at Palmer Memo- may be made to the Ernest A. p.m. today at St. Phillips departed this life on Wednes- die Goodman and rial Chapel in Columbia. Finney Jr. Fund established UME Church, Pinewood, with day, Dec. 6, 2017, in Colum- the late Virginia A public visitation service by a generous first gift by Er- the Rev. Patrice Dow, pastor, bia. Wright. will be held from 4 until 7 nest A. Finney Jr. and Fran- officiating, the Rev. Denzel He was born on Sept. 20, FULLWOOD Funeral servic- p.m. on Friday beginning ces Davenport Finney 25 years Hampton, the Rev. Mary Lou 1934, in Mayesville, to the es for Mrs. Full- with the Alpha Phi Alpha ago to support scholarships Brailsford, the Rev. Robert late Eligah and Lena Mc- wood will be held at 11 a.m. on Fraternity Omega rites at the for deserving Claflin Universi- China and the Rev. James Lee Clary Richardson. Friday at Hickory Grove Baptist Neal Jones Auditorium on ty students at the sacred place Clark assisting. Burial will The family is receiving Church, 1146 Old Manning the campus of Morris College where they began their lives follow at the church ceme- friends at 3965 Fourth St., Road, Turbeville. Burial will fol- in Sumter, followed by a pub- together. tery. Mayesville. low at the churchyard cemetery. lic viewing. For additional information, The family is receiving Services entrusted to The family is receiving The public funeral service please visit www.PalmerMe- friends at the home of her sis- Whites Mortuary LLC. friends at the home of her sis- will be held at 10 a.m. on Sat- morialChapel.com. ter, Mae Richardson, 1267 Fes- ter-in-law, Clara Bell Fullwood, urday at the James and Doro- tival Drive, Summerton. ELEANOR G. COUBAROUS 2180 Old CC Road, Lynchburg. thy Z. Elmore Chapel followed ISHMAEL RIVERS These services have been On Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, El- These services have been en- by a private interment. Ishmael Rivers, husband of entrusted to Samuels Funeral eanor Gamble Coubarous, trusted to Samuels Funeral The first African-Ameri- Marlene Williams Rivers, died Home LLC, Manning. widow of Herman Coubarous Home LLC, Manning. can Chief Justice, Judge on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, at Sr., exchanged time for eterni- Finney was dedicated to edu- Kershaw Health Services in KENNETH RICHBURG ty at NHC Nursing Facility in JAMES D. HAMMETT cation and social justice, be- Camden. Kenneth Richburg, 59, of Sumter. MANNING — James Doug- ginning his legal career with Born on Aug. 1, 1927, in the Ram Bay community of Born on Nov. 26, 1926, in las Hammett, 86, widower of little fanfare but with a mix- Sumter, he was a son of the Summerton, died on Wednes- Clarendon County, she was a Lee Dupree Hammett and ture of hard work and perse- late Ishmael and Isabella Riv- day, Dec. 6, 2017, in Claren- daughter of the late Edward Sarah Jane Smith Hammett, verance that led to numer- ers. don County. and Irene Brown Gamble. died on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at ous years of public service. The family will receive He was born on Aug. 13, Funeral services are in- McLeod Regional Medical Cen- Highlights of his career in- friends from 1 to 7 p.m. daily 1958, in Clarendon County, to complete and will be an- ter, Florence. cluded being one of the first at 1106 Gary Road, Camden, the late Douglas and Rachel nounced by Fleming & De- He was born on African-Americans elected SC 29020. Richburg. Laine Funeral Home & Cha- Feb. 21, 1931, in to the South Carolina Gener- Services will be announced Funeral arrangements are pel. Manning, a son al Assembly since the 19th of the late Fred- century, serving in the rick Douglas House of Representatives Hammett and from 1973 to 1976, at which Celia Elizabeth time be became the first Af- HAMMETT Samuels Ham- rican-American circuit court mett. judge in South Carolina. He Wake services was elected as associate jus- will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. tice of the South Carolina 2017-18 today at the funeral home. Supreme Court on April 3, Funeral services for Mr. 1985, and historically elected DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF TOMMY MIMS Hammett will be held at 1 p.m. as chief justice on May 11, on Friday at Hayes F. Samuels 1994. Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Judge Finney leaves to Church St., Manning, with the cherish precious memories: Rev. Dr. Leroy Green officiat- his bride of 64 years, Frances ing, Pastor Edward L. Sanders D. Finney; his three children, presiding, Minister Gregory Ernest A. (Tammy Harper) Blue and Pastor Julie Ann Finney III, Lynn Carol Nikky Hayes assisting. Burial will fol- (Tonia Poteat) Finney and low at Cypress Fork AME Jerry Leo (Elaine Gilliam) Church Cemetery, Alcolu. Finney; five grandchildren, The family is receiving Amanda Catherine Finney, friends from 5 until 9 p.m. daily Felicia Victoria Finney, Jerry at his residence, 1845 Flinn Leo Finney Jr., Colleen Tere- Road, Manning. sa Finney and Daniel Mat- These services have been en- thew Finney; a stepmother, Please Mail To: The Sumter Item/Fireside Fund Or Drop Off At The Item trusted to Samuels Funeral Geneva B. Finney; the PO Box 1677 • Sumter, SC 29150 36 W. Liberty Street Home LLC, Manning. Brown-Mays family; and a B4 | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM BIZARRO SOUP TO NUTZ

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DEAR ABBY — I don’t want people I like to DEAR ABBY — My wife and I will am not a hug- think I don’t like them or I’m soon attend a weekend wed- ger. In fact, I not happy to see them. But I’m ding. We will be meeting a pretty much fed up with faking it and par- large number of people for the always hate ticipating in this ritual that first time. it. But people makes me so uncomfortable. If My problem is I have a hard think I’m there’s a polite, clear way to time remembering people’s rude when I convey this to people without names. I suggested to my wife don’t open seeming cold or unapprecia- that I carry a pocket-size note- Dear Abby my arms to tive, please let me know what book and write down names ABIGAIL hug after it is. followed by a brief description. VAN BUREN they’ve Bracing for the embrace She thinks it’s a great idea as opened theirs. long as no one catches me And they also DEAR BRACING — You’re not doing it. I think, in addition to think I’m rude alone in feeling the way you do. being practical, it will provide when I tell them I’m not really Not everyone is comfortable a bit of humor to the occasion. a hugger. It happens with with being hugged. I think you What say you? friends, fellow church congre- should simply be honest about Sensible in Seattle gants and audience members your feelings and tell the hug- (I’m an entertainer) all the gers that you become claustro- DEAR SENSIBLE — I agree with time. Although I let the hugs phobic when people hug you your wife. Be discreet, if you happen, I’m usually holding and to please understand that can. Rather than carry a note- my breath the whole time. your reluctance isn’t personal. book, it might be less obvious if Once I’ve “Hey girl’d” some- If you make it about you rather you enter or dictate the infor- By Mark McClain 12/7/17 one and offered my warmest than them, it shouldn’t come mation in the notes section of ACROSS 52 Three-time 7 Director 35 __ even keel smile, what more can I do? I across as rejection. your phone. 1 Not insignificant Wimbledon Preminger 39 Biennial games 4 LeBron’s champ 8 “Hidden Figures” org. hometown 53 Directive org. 40 Flightless birds 9 Pet food brand 54 One of the three 9 “__ Maria” 41 Making a 13 Discontinued bears 10 Enclaved African touchdown JUMBLE SUDOKU iPod model 56 Mai __ land 42 Metro area SSE THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME HOW TO PLAY: 14 Saltine brand 57 Arctic coast 11 Tofu nutrient of Casper 15 Action word explorer 12 Watch 43 Major hassles By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Each row, column 16 Words after an 58 Consume 13 Custom on some 46 Updates the and set of 3-by-3 estimate 61 Make smart cruises plant boxes must contain 17 Divisions remarks ... and a 20 Multiple-choice 47 Rush hour report the numbers 1 politiques phonetic hint to choice topic through 9 without 18 Those, to Pablo the answers to 22 Louis XIV, par 48 Suppress repetition. 19 *Award-winning starred clues exemple 50 Vein contents defense unit? 63 Mosque figure 26 Wrap around 51 Plains tribe 21 Sculler’s blade 65 Big name in craft 28 “I, Robot” writer 55 Source of hard 23 Capri suffix stores 30 Champion and soft lumber 24 Trattoria menu 67 Response to swimmer/actor 59 A bit cracked suffix being slain, in Buster 60 Forum attire 25 Chaucer offering texts? 32 Director Van 62 Lackawanna’s 27 “Stagecoach,” 68 Khartoum’s river Sant lake for one 69 Match 29 Birdcage feature 70 “Would __?” 33 Where ewes can 64 Ran into 31 *Manchester 71 Notable deed hang out 66 __ welding hospital hookup? 72 Saratoga action Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved 34 Multichannel 73 PC panic button 36 Saturn SUV 37 One of the Nereids DOWN 38 *Either of a 1 British nobleman historic PGA 2 Motivate pair? 3 Mess (up) 41 Neatnik’s 4 Korean sedan to opposite be discontinued 44 Pioneering ISP in the U.S. after 45 Warm-weather 2017 wear 5 Whistling vessel 49 *Enforcer of 6 Nation greenhouse gas surrounding

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With the Kranks” MSNBC 36 92 Hardball With Chris Matthews (N) All In With Chris Hayes (N) The Rachel Maddow Show (N) The Last Word The 11th Hour With Brian Williams (N) Rachel Maddow NICK 16 210 The Thundermans SpongeBob ››› “Megamind” (2010, Children’s) Voices of Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt. Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Friends Friends Friends SPIKE 64 153 Friends Friends Friends Friends ›› “Green Lantern” (2011) Ryan Reynolds. A test pilot joins a band of intergalactic warriors. ›› “Limitless” (2011) ›› “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (2012) Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine. A Van Helsing “Wakey, Wakey” A standoff Ghost Wars “Post-Apocalypse Now” Happy! “Saint Nick” A hit man meets an › “The Last Air- SYFY 58 152 distress signal leads a teen to an island of treasures. (DVS) between police and survivors. (N) Lambda headquarters arrives in town. imaginary horse. bender” (2010) Seinfeld “The Seinfeld “The Blood” Seinfeld “The Junk Seinfeld “The Merv The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Conan Actor Patton Oswalt; actor Andy Drop the Mic TBS 24 156 Serenity Now” Mail” Griffin Show” Theory Theory Theory Theory Serkis. (N) (6:30) ››› “The Mummy” (1932, Horror) ››› “Words and Music” (1948, Musical) Mickey Rooney, Tom Drake, June Allyson. (:15) ››› “I’ll See You in My Dreams” (1951, Biography) Doris Day, Danny Thomas, (12:15) “For Me and TCM 49 186 Boris Karloff, Zita Johann. The lives and music of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Frank Lovejoy. A tune-filled biography of songwriter Gus Kahn. My Gal” TLC 43 157 Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress 90 Day Fiancé: Extended David and Annie see Kentucky; extended. (N) Unexpected “Extended: Home Alone” (:02) 90 Day Fiancé: Extended “Extended: Wake Up Call” NCIS: New Orleans “Carrier” A lieutenant NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) NBA Basketball Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) TNT 23 158 dies of bubonic plague. TRUTV 38 129 Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. TV LAND 55 161 M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Mom Mom King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Chrisley Knows Best Todd’s house is “Psych: The Movie” (2017, Comedy) James Roday, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson. Chrisley Knows Best Todd’s house is “Psych: The Movie” (2017) James Roday, Dulé Hill. A mysteri- USA 25 132 overrun with guests. (N) Premiere. A mysterious assailant targets a member of the gang. (DVS) overrun with guests. ous assailant targets a member of the gang. (DVS) WE 68 166 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Tamar & Vince Tamar & Vince (N) (:06) Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta (N) (:06) Tamar & Vince Law Order: CI WGNA 8 172 Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops ‘Psych: The Movie’ recalls more carefree times

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH becomes the backdrop for the * Sarah Paulson and John Was there a popular demand 1979 slapstick epic “1941” (7:30 Hodgman are booked on “The for “Psych: The Movie” (8 p.m., p.m., This TV). Not even “Sat- Late Show With Stephen Col- USA)? Did the world suddenly urday Night Live” stars John bert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * want to get silly again? Belushi and Dan Aykroyd at Jimmy Fallon welcomes The movie airs three years their peak could redeem this James Franco and Niall after the series finale of the Steven Spielberg misfire from Horan on “The Tonight Show” popular USA Network comedy, the fact that it wasn’t very (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Melissa starring James Roday and Dule funny. McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Hill as Shawn and Gus, termi- • Carmine Falcone (John Dave Franco and Hanson ap- nally immature amateur detec- Doman) arrives on the fall pear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” tives. “Psych” regulars Maggie season finale of “Gotham” (8 (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Mike Birbi- Lawson, Kirsten Nelson and p.m., Fox, TV-14). glia and Brooks Wackerman Corbin Bernsen return, as well • Wynonna, Emmylou Har- visit “Late Night With Seth Mey- as some familiar faces from the ris, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Til- ers” (12:35 a.m., NBC). series’ eight seasons. lis, Ashley Cleveland and Dai- ALAN ZENUK / USA NETWORK A loose and goofy storyline ley & Vincent perform on “A Copyright 2017 Dule Hill, left, returns as Burton “Gus” Guster and James Roday as involves a band of tattooed Nashville Christmas” (8 p.m., United Feature Syndicate Shawn Spencer in “Psych: The Movie,” airing at 8 p.m. today on USA. arms dealers and a plot to tar- getTV). get Shawn’s longtime love in- • A filmmaker strives to un- terest, Juliet O’Hara (Lawson). derstand her once-vibrant sis- Expect the usual foolishness, ter’s path to despair, mental including long digressions on illness and early death in the pop culture, an office outfitted 2017 documentary “32 Pills: My to resemble the set from Sister’s Suicide” (8 p.m., HBO). “Gremlins,” fake beards and • The Atlanta Falcons host contrived escapes from immi- the New Orleans Saints in nent peril. In many ways, the “Thursday Night Football” (8:25 ability of Gus and Shawn to p.m., NBC, NFL). Also stream- bluff and joke their way out of ing on Amazon Prime. danger hearkens back to vin- • Unexpected guests crash tage “Road Movie” comedies an ogre’s holiday party in the starring Bob Hope and Bing 2007 special “Shrek the Halls” (8 Crosby — even probably back p.m. ABC, TV-PG). to silent comedies and vaude- • Christmas toys run amok ville as well. in the 2014 special “Toy Story This movie is a reminder of That Time Forgot” (8:30 p.m. Breakfast Buffet USA’s old “blue skies” pro- ABC, TV-G). gramming approach — easy, • Servicemen offer firsthand breezy comedies like “Psych,” accounts of the “day that will BUY ONE, GET ONE “Monk” and “Royal Pains.” live in infamy” on “Pearl Har- The network has since opted bor: Survivors Remember” (9 for darkened skies, more seri- p.m., History, TV-14). * ous fare typified by “Mr. • A rookie goes undercover Robot.” That paranoid head- on “S.W.A.T.” (10 p.m., CBS, TV- % scratcher probably better re- 14). flects our current state. 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TV-14) * Heather befriends Country Buffet with Assorted Vegetables, Breads & Desserts • ‘Tis the season for cakes, Tyler on “Life in Pieces” (9:30 Each Day Mon. - Sat. 11am-2pm • Sunday Lunch Buffet 10:30am- confections, visions of sugar p.m., CBS, TV-PG). plums and all that. “The Great 2:30pm Thurs., Fri., & Sat. Night Great Steak, Chicken, Seafood & more. American Baking Show” (9 p.m. ABC, TV-PG) begins a new LATE NIGHT (Menu Only) 5pm-10pm short holiday season. Tiffany Haddish is booked on “The Daily Show With Trevor OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 10:30am - 3pm • CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Cen- (INSIDE THE ELK’S LODGE) TONIGHT’S OTHER tral) * Patton Oswalt, Andy 1100 W. 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