IN SPORTS: Lady Gamecocks take on South Florence in Region VI-5A opener B1 SCIENCE Is a quirk of climate keeping hurricanes from battering U.S.? FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents A4 Evidence paints Sheriff seeks man in fatal shooting Roof as racist, sheriff’s office, deputies ed Thursday morning and a cause of 42-year-old man killed in responded to a call about death was pending the completion of drifting loner a man having been shot in the report, as of Thursday afternoon. Wednesday night incident the 4000 block of Briar Witnesses identified Secor, who al- FROM STAFF REPORTS Branch Road about 8 p.m. legedly fled the area before law en- COLUMBIA (AP) — Before The victim, identified by forcement arrived, as the shooter, ac- Dylann Roof was arrested for Sumter County Sheriff’s Office seeks SECOR Sumter County Coroner cording to the release. killing nine black church the public’s help in locating 35-year-old Robbie Baker as 42-year- Secor was last seen driving a green members, he scribbled a note Thomas David Secor Jr., wanted in old Thomas Cockerill of 1995 Ford F-150 four-door pickup with a to his mother, apologizing for connection to a shooting that left one Sumter, was pronounced dead at the tan stripe along the bottom. all the repercussions his ac- man dead on Wednesday night. scene. tions would cause. Weeks According to a news release from the Baker said an autopsy was conduct- SEE SHOOTING, PAGE A3 later, in a jailhouse journal, he wrote that he had no re- grets. The evidence, along with his manifesto, hundreds of pho- After the 12 Days of Christmas tos and a confes- sion to the FBI, draw a portrait Jerome Stanley begins the process of of a young white removing the Christmas lights from man consumed Centennial Plaza on Thursday morning. ROOF by racial hatred KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM who carefully planned the kill- ings, picking out meek, inno- cent black people who likely wouldn’t fight back. Jurors who convicted Roof of hate crimes and other charges will decide whether he should be executed or face life in prison. ROOF AND RACISM Roof has pointed out that there was no dramatic con- frontation that led him to begin hating blacks. Instead, when the Trayvon Martin case made the news, Roof went to Wikipedia to read about the black teenager who was shot to death in 2012 by neighborhood watch volun- teer George Zimmerman, who was acquitted. That led Roof to research black on white crime and to websites that offer false statistics in- flating how often those crimes happen. Roof was careful in his writings to say his beliefs came just from himself, not his parents. But one of Roof’s old friends suggested other- wise. “I don’t think his parents liked his decisions, the choic- es that he made to have black friends,” said Christon Scriv- en, who is black. Roof would go between partying with black friends and spewing racist diatribes to his white buddies, Scriven said. Roof also believed the dubi- ous claims that blacks were better off as slaves and are School board looks to hire finance consultant inferior at their cores to whites. He compared blacks BY BRUCE MILLS Board members informed the dis- to dogs, saying everyone feels [email protected] trict’s finance committee of the LATE-BREAKING NEWS ONLINE bad when a man beats a dog, plans Wednesday at a meeting of the The Sumter School District Board of Trustees but no one is surprised when In response to a debt crisis, it ap- committee. was still meeting in executive session and a dog bites a man. pears the Sumter School District The action comes after the release behind closed doors at Thursday night’s Board of Trustees will secure the last month of the 2015-16 audit re- special called meeting at press time for The THE SON services of an outside school finance port, which showed the district had Sumter Item. For news and information from When authorities searched consultant this semester with the in- gone over budget by $6.2 million in the meeting on Superintendent Frank Baker’s Roof’s car, they found birth- tention of potentially hiring a full- the fiscal year ending June 30. The emergency financial plan, check The Item’s day cards from his mom and time person for the start of the next website today at www.theitem.com. dad, who were divorced, and fiscal year, which begins July 1. SEE BOARD, PAGE A5 what appeared to be suicide notes to each of his parents. Roof’s writings to his mom show a son worried about how she would feel. “At this moment I miss you Unfinished business awaits General Assembly very much,” he wrote. “And as childish as it sounds, I BY JIM HILLEY public education in poor, time,” he said, making it would take the state an addi- wish I was in your arms.” [email protected] rural school districts at the clear the $1.5 billion surplus tional $103.9 million to fully Roof’s mom suffered a top of its list of objectives. from fiscal year 2016-17 will fund the Local Government heart attack in court shortly Most of the issues dis- Leaders also promised a new not be repeated. Fund and $518 million to after prosecutors called him cussed during the South focus on dealing with inade- He also said there is no fully fund the base student a cold and calculated killer in Carolina General Assem- quately funded pensions and budget shortfall, either. cost as established by the their opening statement. bly’s annual workshop with continued efforts to pass in- Growth during the year Educational Finance Act of Roof worked for his con- members of the state’s come tax reform. will lead to more than $300 1977. tractor father for a time. media were little different Before the legislators out- million in new money avail- “I am just putting those “I love you and I’m sorry,” from those discussed before lined their priorities, howev- able, he said, but he out- numbers out there because Roof wrote. “You were a good last year’s session. er, State Budget Director Les lined $318 million in obliga- that’s my job,” Boles said. dad.” The General Assembly Boles reported financial pro- tions the state must meet as Rep. Gary Simrill, R-York, In Roof’s birthday card, his will once again have sustain- jections for fiscal year 2017- well. said the roads bill that father promised to buy him a able funding for roads and 18. In addition to those obliga- gun. exploring ways to improve “No budget surplus this tions, Boles pointed out it SEE WORKSHOP, PAGE A5

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] LOCAL & STATE BRIEFS Organization donates flag and pole FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY Woman charged with [email protected] homicide by child neglect An American flag waves proudly Mary Amelia Woods, 28, of today in downtown Bishopville, next to 612 Miller Road, is in jail after the Lee County Chamber of Com- an investigation determined merce, thanks to the efforts of a non- her actions contributed to the profit organization. death of her infant son, ac- On Thursday, a flag was hung on the cording to a news flagpole that was donated in late De- release from cember by WoodmenLife, officially Sumter Police De- known as Woodmen of the World Life partment. Insurance Society, a not-for-profit fra- Woods is ternal benefit society. The society oper- charged with ho- ates a large privately held insurance micide by child company for its members, according to WOODS neglect and is www.woodmen.org. being held at The history of the organization in- Sumter-Lee Regional Deten- cludes numerous philanthropic efforts, tion Center. community outreach projects and a Police and Department of program to donate American flags, the Social Services were called to website states. the home on Oct. 8 after a 5- to Cam Watson, financial representa- 6-month-old infant was found tive for the organization, said members unresponsive. celebrate patriotism in many ways, in- KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY / THE SUMTER ITEM A warrant indicates the cluding presenting U.S. and religious Tim Houlahan (left), recruiting sales manager for WoodmenLife, officially known as mother rolled over on the flags. Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, and Randall Gooding, commander of Rob- child, suffocating it while “WoodmenLife is one of the largest ert E. Lee American Legion Post 29 in Bishopville, prepare to raise the flag on Thursday at sleeping. According to the distributors of U.S. flags,” he said. Lee County Chamber of Commerce in Bishopville. warrant and a statement given “The organization has donated more by the suspect, she was intoxi- than 2 million American flags and pre- the website states. Deanna Rollins, executive director cated at the time. sented them to nonprofit and commu- The organization’s annual “In Honor of the Lee County Chamber of Com- Woods turned herself in nity organizations.” and Remembrance” ceremonies pay merce, said that on behalf of the Thursday morning without in- The organization celebrates and hon- tribute to the heroes and victims of the chamber, she was thankful for the do- cident. ors the American flag throughout the 9/11 terrorist attacks. nation. year, he said. The local organization, based in Flor- “We’ve been needing a flag for a long 24-year-old woman Members also present American Pa- ence, also grills and offers food at vari- time, and to finally have it is great,” killed in hit-and-run triot’s Handbooks to schools, libraries ous community events. During the Oc- Rollins said. “It’s nice to have it here and newly naturalized citizens as well tober 2015 flood, members grilled for downtown where it would be visible for A 24-year-old woman was as American history awards to stu- first responders. all.” killed when she was hit while dents. On Thursday, Tim Houlahan, re- Randall Gooding, commander of walking on Patriot Parkway There are more than 900 community- cruiting sales manager, grilled hot Robert E. Lee American Legion Post 29 about 3:50 a.m. Thursday based WoodmenLife chapters through- dogs and bratwursts for attendees at in Bishopville, assisted with raising the morning. out the nation, according to the web- the event. flag on Thursday. Sumter County Coroner site. “Giving back is part of our business Gooding is a U.S. Marine Corps Viet- Robbie Baker identified the de- The chapters conduct volunteer, pa- plan,” Houlahan said. “We encourage nam War veteran. ceased as Cherie Danielle triotic and charitable activities that all of our members to participate in “I think that every true American Wingate of Sumter. benefit individuals and communities, community service.” ought to fly a flag,” he said. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. David Jones, Wingate was walking southbound in the roadway when she was struck by a 2007 Nissan four-door. Helpful tips to get ready for winter weather The driver, identified as Troy Jerome Hunter, 29, of 4595 Chanson Lane, fled the FROM STAFF REPORTS gain traction. Always look HOMES lines in the garage or in walls scene after the collision. and steer to where you want • Stock up on essentials adjacent to the garage. He was later apprehended With potential winter to go; such as water, food and • Open kitchen and bath- and charged with fleeing the weather expected in the state • Keep an emergency kit in things to keep warm and room cabinet doors to allow scene of a collision causing Saturday, AAA Carolinas, as your vehicle including an ice emergency items. In case of warmer air to circulate death, Jones said. well as the American Red scraper, kitty litter or sand loss of power or impassable around the plumbing. Be Hunter was transported to Cross, recommends the fol- for traction, jumper cables, a roads, be sure to have several sure to move any harmful Sumter-Lee Regional Deten- lowing to keep you safe on cellphone charger, blankets, flashlights with batteries, a cleaners and household tion Center where he remains, the road and at home. gloves, hats, food, water and battery-powered radio and a chemicals up out of the pending a bond hearing. any needed medications. Be car charger for your cell- reach of children. DRIVING sure to dress for cold weather phone; • If you will be going away Judge freezes assets • Listen to authorities’ rec- in case you get stranded; • Trim tree branches in during cold periods, leave the of alleged killer of 7 ommendations and delay • If your vehicle gets stuck your yard before the cold heat on in your home set to a travel until road conditions in the snow, stay with your weather approaches; temperature no lower than SPARTANBURG — The as- improve; vehicle. It provides tempo- • If the power goes out, 55 degrees Fahrenheit. sets of a South Carolina real es- • If you must be on the rary shelter and makes it avoid opening the refrigera- • Fire safety is always a tate agent facing seven murder road, avoid distractions while easier for rescuers to locate tor and freezer as much as concern during the winter charges have been frozen at the driving; you; possible to keep the tempera- months. Keep children, pets request of a woman who sued • Decelerate and turn slow- • Stay on major routes. If ture lower for a longer period and flammable items at least him after being found alive and ly in icy conditions, and be you must drive, stick to thor- of time. Unplug all applianc- three feet from heating chained on his property. sure to leave enough space oughfares that have been es and leave only one light on equipment. Reports say that Circuit between you and the vehicle plowed or treated, and stay in to prevent a power surge; • Turn off portable space Court Judge Roger Couch on in front of you — a following the most recently cleared • Keep your home heated to heaters when you leave the Thursday appointed Green- distance of 8 to 10 seconds; lane. a minimum of 65 degrees, room and when you go to ville attorney Reid Sherard to • Do not stop if you can • Use extra caution on open faucets enough to let sleep. watch over Todd Kohlhepp’s avoid it; bridges and overpasses. The them drip slowly, and discon- • Use gas wisely, and never property. While Kohlhepp is in • Do not use cruise control structures freeze because of nect hoses from outside spig- use a cooking range or oven custody, he won’t be able to because you may need to the exposure to air on all ots. If pipes freeze, keep the to heat your home. sell any assets. quickly reduce your speed; sides; and faucet open, and thaw the • Use flashlights, not can- Authorities say Kohlhepp • Do not use excessive ac- • Fill up on windshield pipes immediately or contact dles, during power outages. killed four people in a Spar- celeration when driving up washer fluid because salt a plumber for assistance. • Bring pets/companion tanburg County motorcycle hills. Try to get enough speed brine and sand from treated Most homeowners’ insur- animals inside during winter shop in 2003 and killed three before reaching the hill, and roadways will build up on ance policies cover damage weather. Move other animals other people at his home in let that inertia carry you to your windshield. And opt for resulting from a freeze, but or livestock to sheltered 2016. Kohlhepp is being sued the top; windshield washer fluid with check your policy to make areas, and make sure that by a woman found chained in- • To get out of a skid, light- a low freezing point to help sure. their access to food and side a shipping container in ly take your foot off the keep ice and snow from stick- • Keep garage doors closed water is not blocked by snow November. brake or gas, and try to re- ing to your windshield. if there are water supply or ice.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Four black people the victim’s family, Guglielmi said. off his sweatshirt and others taunt him woman associated with the video said were charged with hate crimes Thurs- In addition to hate crimes, the four off camera. The video shows a wound the granddaughter she raised from in- day in connection with a video broad- are charged with kidnapping, aggra- on the top of the man’s head, and one fancy is “not this person.” cast live on Facebook that showed a vated battery and aggravated unlawful person pushes the man’s head with his “I’m so upset, my head is about to mentally disabled white man being restraint. Three were charged with or her foot. A red band also appears to bust open,” said Priscilla Covington of beaten and taunted, threatened with a burglary. be around the victim’s hands. Chicago. “I don’t know if someone in- knife and forced to drink from a toilet. Cook County prosecutors identified Off camera, people can be heard fluenced her ... She had her ups and The assault went on for up to two the suspects as Jordan Hill of subur- using the profanities. At least one down. (She) was a good person. I’m so days, until Chicago police found the ban Carpentersville, Brittany Coving- woman is shown in the video. confused.” victim “in distress” walking along a ton of Chicago and Tesfaye Cooper of During the video, the victim does The investigation began Monday street, authorities said. Chicago, all 18. A fourth suspect was not appear to make any attempt to de- after officers found a man “in dis- The suspects, who are in custody, identified as 24-year-old Tanishia Cov- fend himself or to escape his attack- tress” and “in crisis” walking on a can be heard on the video using pro- ington, also of Chicago. ers. street on the West Side, Capt. Steven fanities against white people and Pres- The victim was a classmate of one of He is a suburban Chicago resident Sasso said. ident-elect Donald Trump. the attackers and initially went with described by Police Superintendent The man was taken to a hospital, Police spokesman Anthony Gugliel- that person voluntarily, police said. Eddie Johnson as having “mental and it was later discovered that he had mi said authorities initially thought “He’s traumatized by the incident, health challenges.” been reported missing from an un- the man was singled out because he and it’s very tough to communicate Johnson described the video as identified suburb. has “special needs,” not because he with him at this point,” police Cmdr. “sickening.” At about the same time, police took was white, although Guglielmi ac- Kevin Duffin said. “It makes you wonder what would several people into custody at a near- knowledged the suspects made “terri- Excerpts of the video posted by Chi- make individuals treat somebody like by address where they found signs of ble racist statements.” cago media outlets show the victim that,” he said Wednesday at a news a struggle and property damage. In- It’s also possible that the suspects with his mouth taped shut slumped in conference. vestigators determined that the miss- were trying to extort something from a corner as at least two assailants cut The grandmother of a young ing man had been at the same address. POLICE BLOTTER Video of student slammed to floor causes furor CHARGES ued at $45, three gold rope necklaces valued at $125, a ROLESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — As two girls away. Akpuda said two girls had been Jaquaras S. McDonald, 26, of 50-inch Sanyo LED HD TV fought in the cafeteria area of a North Car- fighting. One was the sister of the girl who 4135 Camden Highway, Dal- valued at $25, a woman’s zell, and Keonna E. McDon- gold ring with diamonds olina high school, another student raised was slammed to the floor. ald, 22, of 6240 of Camden valued at $250 and a man’s her cellphone to make a video, sparking a The girl who tried to break up the fight Highway, Dalzell, were ar- gold and diamond wedding furor when she captured a police officer seemed “confused about why he was pull- rested on Thursday and ring valued at $250 were re- picking up and slamming a student to the ing her and restraining her,” Akpuda said. charged with burglary for portedly stolen from a resi- floor. The video doesn’t show what led up to or allegedly entering a resi- dence in the 200 block of The student who got slammed down was followed the episode. Akpuda said the offi- dence on Fort Sullivan Cir- Pearson Road between 5:30 trying to break up the fight, said Ahunna cer arrived a few seconds after the girl cle, Dalzell, without permis- a.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Mon- Akpuda, the 15-year-old who recorded the tried to break up the fight. sion and assaulting two res- day. officer and student at Rolesville High “He drags her farther away from the ac- idents on Sunday. According to an incident report from A black 42-inch Vizio TV val- School and shared the video on social tual fight after it was broken up,” said Ak- Sumter County Sheriff’s Of- ued at $400, a black 20-inch media. puda, who spoke with The Associated fice, the suspects physically Vizio TV valued at $120, a Akpuda recorded a brief video Tuesday Press on the phone Wednesday, along with attacked a man and woman black-and-silver Sentry safe of an officer surrounded by students. The her mother. “That’s when he proceeds to inside the residence, strik- valued at $30, a pair of med- officer lifts and drops a girl on her left side, lift her up and slam her down to the ing the woman in the face ical magnifying glasses val- then pulls her to her feet and leads her ground.” and head with closed fists ued at $1,600, a digital cam- and hitting the man in the era valued at $100, a blue head. Responding officers toy car valued at $200, a black toy piano valued at reported swelling, redness the presence of a child and $100, a deep fryer valued at and small cuts on both vic- SHOOTING FROM PAGE A1 drug trafficking. tims. $50, an HP printer valued at $125, an HP printer valued at Ken Bell, public informa- STOLEN PROPERTY $50, a water floss machine Secor is thought to be evade capture could face tion officer for the sheriff’s A 9mm Glock 19 valued at valued at $75, a power tool armed and dangerous. If you charges, according to the re- office, said despite rumors, $500, a brown leather wallet set valued at $30, a box of see Secor, call law enforce- lease. Secor had not been appre- with an Alabama logo val- ammunition valued at $50 ment, and do not approach According to Sumter hended by law enforcement ued at $40, a silver Michael and financial information him. County Third Judicial Cir- as of about 4:45 p.m. on Kors purse valued at $150, a were reportedly stolen from The sheriff’s office de- cuit Court records, Secor Thursday. wallet valued at $25 and a residence in the 200 block scribes Secor as a white has previously been People with information multiple identification cards of Manning Road between male with brown hair and charged with first-degree about Secor or the shooting were reportedly stolen from Monday and Tuesday. brown eyes, standing 6 feet, assault and battery, bur- incident are asked to con- a vehicle while it was A black 9mm Hi-Point hand- 2 inches tall and weighing glary, possession of a con- tact the sheriff’s office at parked at a residence in the gun valued at about $200 187 pounds. trolled substance, manufac- (803) 436-2000 or Crime Stop- 2500 block of Autumn Ter- was reportedly stolen from Anyone helping Secor turing methamphetamine in pers at (803) 436-2718. race, Dalzell, between 8 and a residence in the 700 block 9 a.m. on Tuesday. of Wen-Le Drive between A 40-caliber Smith & Wesson Dec. 30 and Jan. 1. handgun with a laser and A black Coach purse valued IT’S TAX TIME! silver slide valued at $500 at $150, containing identifi- was reportedly stolen from cation cards valued at $30; a vehicle while it was $700 in cash; and a set of parked at a residence in the vehicle keys were reportedly 2400 block of Autumn Ter- stolen from a bar in the 100 race, Dalzell, between 9 and block of East Wesmark Bou- 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. levard between midnight A Sanyo Blu-ray player val- and 4:30 a.m. Sunday. 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Kossin mapped sea surface temperatures and wind shear Quirk may shield levels in the Atlantic to see small changes near the U.S. coast — but only during a busy cycle. His study found a local- coast during busy ized increase in high altitude crosswinds — called wind shear — that tear at a storm’s structure. It also found slightly hurricane seasons cooler sea surface tempera- tures, which reduce a hurri- WASHINGTON (AP) — A cli- Administration. cane’s fuel of hot water. The matic quirk seems to be slight- Matthew devastated Haiti as changes seem to be just a func- ly shielding the U.S. coast dur- a monster storm hitting land tion of larger natural condi- ing busy hurricane seasons, with 145 mph winds, threat- tions, he said. often weakening major storms ened Florida as a major hurri- Take October’s Hurricane just as they approach Ameri- cane and then fizzled as it final- Matthew: “As it approached ca’s beaches, a new study finds. ly came ashore in South Caroli- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Florida, it started to encounter That could help explain na, barely registering as a hur- An NOAA NCEI image shows a hurricane buffer zone on the South- wind shear, which weakened it why it’s been more than 11 ricane with 75 mph winds. eastern part of the U.S. A new study found that subtle shifts in winds to a minimal hurricane,” Kos- years since a major hurricane Kossin’s study published and water temperatures during busy hurricane seasons often end up sin said. with winds of more than 110 Wednesday in the journal Na- providing a protective barrier or buffer that often weakens storms as Previously, he also found mph has hit the United States ture found that shifts in air they approach the U.S. coast. that during busy cycles, bigger mainland. and ocean conditions through- storms tend to form slightly Last year’s Hurricane Mat- out decades work together to the United States coast,” Kos- began in 1993, after a low peri- more to the east — toward Af- thew was a perfect example of weaken major storms along sin said. “It’s really unfortu- od of more than two decades. rica — giving them more op- this uniquely American “pro- the U.S. coast. This protective nate that we’re the only ones During those quieter times, portunity to curve harmlessly tective barrier” of stronger barrier begins around the that seem to be benefiting when a major hurricane forms north in the Atlantic instead crosswinds and cooler coastal U.S.-Mexico border in Browns- from this situation.” in the Atlantic, it is three to six of hitting the U.S. coastline. waters, according to the ville, Texas, and gets more no- The Atlantic Ocean seems to times more likely to rapidly in- All those factors seem to be study’s author, climate scien- ticeable around the Atlantic alternate between cycles of tensify near the U.S. coast than helping reduce the U.S. threat tist Jim Kossin of the Nation- coast, Kossin said. heavy and low hurricane ac- during the busier times, ac- compared to other places in al Oceanic and Atmospheric “It’s a lucky byproduct for tivity. The current heavy cycle cording to the study. the Atlantic, he said.

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little negative impact on in- — will accept. told her fellow legislators. BOARD struction as possible.” WORKSHOP Sen. John Matthews, D- Cobb-Hunter said the FROM PAGE A1 The outside consultant FROM PAGE A1 Orangeburg, said last state has a math problem. will be able to help the year’s road funding bill was “The bottom line is, when audit report also revealed board and the district’s fi- passed the House last year only a “band-aid.” are some of us going to the district had $106,449 in nance department analyze closely mirrored what an He said any roads bill pass math?” she asked. “We its general fund at the end cash flow and monitor audit said was needed. He must include sufficient rev- keep flunking math when it of the fiscal year — a criti- spending for the remainder called for a 2-cent increase enue and predictability to comes to funding our gov- cally low level, according to of the fiscal year, according in the gas tax each year for allow long-term planning, a ernment.” auditor Robin Poston. to Hilton. five years. way to fund some of the She said leadership need- When she presented her District Finance Commit- He said any roads bill roads with money from out- ed to make some hard audit report to the board tee member and local busi- must include a safety com- of-state drivers, and it must choices. Dec. 12, Poston expressed ness owner Ben Griffith fol- ponent as called for by be acceptable to the new “You can’t make all these her concern that the district lowed up in the meeting Transportation Secretary governor. cosmetic changes and not lacked a finance official who with his recommendation Christy Hall. Rep. Tom Davis, R-Beau- fund them,” she said. specifically manages and that the board start the new “Fatality figures are to- fort, said last year’s reorga- Rep. Rita Allison, R- Spar- monitors the overall big pic- fiscal year with a full-time tally unacceptable,” he nization of the Department tanburg, who chaired the ture of the district’s $120 staff person in the district’s said. of Transportation Commit- Education Reform Task million budget. finance department whose Hall is requesting $40 tee was not adequate in Force convened by House “You don’t have a person responsibility is specifically million for road safety in that it doesn’t allow the Speaker Jay Lucas, R-Dar- whose designated role is co- monitoring spending more the next few years, Simrill governor to appoint the lington, last year, said she ordinating with all the indi- comprehensively. said. members. would continue to push for- viduals that are responsible “My recommendation is, Sen. Sean Bennett, R- “Not a single penny to ward on the task force’s rec- for the different areas,” while apparently we intend Dorchester, said the Senate the DOT until we get real ommendations in response Poston said at the time. to finish the year using a is asking for a 4-cent in- reform,” he vowed. to the S.C. Supreme Court’s “That’s the link you are consultant to assist the su- crease in the gasoline tax Bennett disagreed with mandate to improve the missing here. It’s a serious perintendent and the fi- for the next three years, for Davis. state’s education system in job managing a $120 million nance director with moni- a 12-cent increase. “Your idea of requiring poor, rural counties in re- budget.” toring spending, we start the Senate Majority Leader reform first, I am not OK sponse to the Abbeville v. Board member and Fi- new fiscal year with our Shane Massey, R-Edgefield, with that,” he said. “We did South Carolina lawsuit. nance Committee Chairman full-time person who has said the roads discussion that last year, “It’s not all about money,” Johnny Hilton referenced that responsibility and obli- has been frustrating, but he and now you she said. “It’s about leader- Wednesday the gation,” Griffith said. said he thinks progress had say it isn’t ship development and board’s initial Board members at the been made in the State- good enough. teacher development.” goal is to not meeting — Hilton, Chairman house. We have to She said money needed to hire a full-time the Rev. Daryl McGhaney, “I am optimistic,” he deal with both be put where it is really person now but and Lucille McQuilla — said. “Maybe because the of those is- needed. to use an out- were receptive to this recom- session hasn’t begun.” COBB- sues.” Cobb-Hunter said she side consultant mendation and others made Sen. Vince Sheheen, D- HUNTER Concerning keeps hoping for the day HILTON instead, in order by finance committee mem- Kershaw, said one of the pension re- education reform passes. to save money bers. Other recommenda- major obstacles to a gas tax form, Rep. Gilda Cobb- “Here we are still talking as much as pos- tions included addressing last session was Gov. Nikki Hunter, D-Orangeburg, said about it,” she said. “The sible this semester. staffing levels in certain dis- Haley’s vow to veto any tax the General Assembly dealt lawsuit is 24 years old. We “Our initial goal is to de- trict operations and consoli- increase not accompanied with the issue four years have had two generations termine how we can get dating low-enrollment by an income tax cut. ago. of kids, and we are still through this year with hav- schools. The board met With Haley expected to “We thought we had it talking about this.” ing the least negative im- Thursday night in a special become the U.S. Ambassa- fixed,” she said. Cobb-Hunter said the pact on instruction,” Hilton called meeting to receive an dor to the United Nations, She said the pension fund state’s budget reflected its said Wednesday. “We hope emergency financial plan he said what the General needed sustainable reve- priorities. an outside consultant will from Superintendent Frank Assembly can pass depends nues to keep it solvent. “At some point the Legis- be able to provide us some Baker and to discuss further on what the new governor “Don’t do what we usual- lature, the governor and suggestions on how to get the recommendations from — expected to be current ly do and kick the can down the judicial branch decided through this year having as the finance committee. Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster the road,” Cobb-Hunter disparity is OK,” she said. DESIGN. SEW. DELIVER.

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And why is greeted with an ovation befit- there a gun-wielding cop look- ting a legend, or a sitcom from ing for her mother, or some- another era. In fact, Moreno’s body, in her dilapidated mobile Cuban accent comes and goes, home? played for laughs, more like Not to spoil anything, but we Desi Arnaz circa “I Love Lucy” don’t get to see our 21st-century than Lear’s 1970s heyday. Dorothy ride out the storm in a Much like Netflix’s “Fuller trailer. She takes the police- House,” this is an entirely crit- man’s car, his gun and his Ger- ic-proof exercise that can be man shepherd on that stormy seen as impossibly antique, or RICO TORRES / NBC journey. 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Like many of SERIES NOTES We will buy ammo you do not thousands of bodies of witches director Frederick Wiseman’s Bug spray stymies a mole on want in your house. entombed in some kind of hell- films, “In Jackson Heights” is “MacGyver” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) ish mud pit. The Wicked Witch just over three hours long, * Kristin steps up on “Last Man We will dispose of the East survives her run-in painstakingly detailed and pre- Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) of old ammo. with a police cruiser, only to be sented without voice-over nar- * A new intern (Gillian Jacobs) dispatched in a manner more ration. raises eyebrows on “Dr. Ken” appropriate to a Tarantino (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * A movie. Another witch, known drug cartel seizes Chin on “Ha- only as West (Ana Ularu), is TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS waii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). played as a druggy courtesan. • Renard targets Nick as Joely Richardson plays Glinda, “Grimm” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14) but not for very long. enters its sixth and final sea- LATE NIGHT Much of the atmosphere is son. Charlie Rose and Jack Max- Rifl e • Pistol grim and the dialogue lofty and • Stockholm syndrome on well are booked on “The Late • Shotgun Shells symbol-laden. But when Doro- “Rosewood” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). Show With Stephen Colbert” thy’s first traveling companion • Crane and Jenny face life (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fal- arrives, not as a scarecrow, but after Abbie on the fourth sea- lon welcomes Kevin James, Thank You For as a victim of crucifixion, you son premiere of “Sleepy Hollow” Tim Gunn and The Weeknd on Voting Us #1 have to start wishing you were (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., leaving this metaphor-strewn • A new doll boosts self-es- NBC, r) * Matthew McCo- 33 West Liberty Street • Downtown Sumter wasteland and back in Kansas teem on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., naughey, Mel B and Cameron 18 N. Brooks Street • Downtown Manning again. ABC, TV-PG). Dallas visit “Late Night With Seth • Netflix reboots Norman • On two episodes of “Crazy Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r). Lear’s sitcom “One Day at a Ex-Girlfriend” (CW, TV-14): baby- Sumter & Manning’s Time” (TV-PG). 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SATURDAY EVENING JANUARY 7 TW FT 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM LOCAL CHANNELS NFL Playoffs: NFL Wild card - Teams Date line NBC Inves ti ga tive reports, breaking news stories, profiles of Satur day Night Live Late-night WIS News 10 at (:29) Satur day Night Live Sketch WIS E10 310TBA (Airdate and Time Sub ject to leading newsmakers and other fea tures explore current events and topics com edy fea tur ing sketch com edy, 11:00pm News com edy, ce leb rity hosts & mu sic. Change) z{| (HD) of spe cial in ter est. (HD) celeb hosts, and mu sic. (HD) and weather. (HD) News 19 @ 7pm In side Edi tion (N) Ran som: Grand Slam (N) (HD) Crim i nal Minds: Taboo 48 Hours Award-win ning broad cast News 19 @ 11pm (:35) Blue Bloods: Par ent hood Man’s WLTX E19 99Eve ning news (HD) The disap pear ance of three women. journal ists present in-depth The news of the fam ily is beaten in front of him. (HD) up date. (HD) in ves ti ga tive re ports. day. Wheel of Fortune Jeop ardy! (HD) Last Man Standing: Three Sis ters 20/20 In ves ti ga tive jour nal ists 20/20 In ves ti ga tive jour nal ists ABC Co lum bia Amer i can Ninja War rior: Ven ice WOLO E25 512(HD) Mike and Vanessa deny Eve’s report on vari ous news stories from report on vari ous news stories from News at 11 (HD) Beach Qual i fy ing Ven ice Beach request. (HD) around the world. (HD) around the world. (HD) qual i fy ing. (HD) The Forsyte Saga Young Jolyon tries Fa ther Brown: Judgment of Man The Doctor Blake Myster ies: An Lu ther Luther believes that the Austin City Limits: Ms. Lauryn Hill Soundstage: Bad WRJA E27 11 14 to pre vent Fleur from seeing Jon; Attempts to steal priceless painting. In vin ci ble Sum mer Fam ily dies at murders of three men are the work of Hip-hop and R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill. Com pany (HD) Fleur vis its Robin Hill. (HD) (HD) breakfast table. vig i lante killer. (HD) The Big Bang The Big Bang Sleepy Hollow: Co lum bia Crane and Star: Devil You Know The group WACH FOX News Panthers Huddle Hell’s Kitchen: Ae rial Ma neu vers Ring of Honor WACH E57 66The ory (HD) The ory Amy is Jenny deal with Abbie’s death. (HD) starts working on a demo. (HD) at 10 Nightly with Ron Rivera (HD) Wres tling (N) asked out. (HD) news report. (HD) Last Man Last Man Rookie Blue: Best Man Oli ver Le ver age: The Three Days of the An ger Anger Bob’s Burgers: Bob’s Burgers Tosh.0: Drunk WKTC E63 422Standing: Standing: Att- ac cused of bomb ing ev i dence room. Hunter Job Team targets a Man age ment Man age ment Fam ily Fra cas Make shift ca sino. Knock out (HD) Bul ly ing (HD) ractive Ar chi tect (HD) (HD) coldhearted news caster. (HD) Vola tile convict. (HD) (HD) (HD) (HD) CABLE CHANNELS A&E 46 130 The Lone Ranger (‘13, Ac tion) Life, Ani mated (‘16, Pro file) Owen Suskind. A non ver bal boy and his fam ily Leah Remini: Scien tol ogy and the Leah Remini: Scien tol ogy and the (:03) Life, Ani - Johnny Depp. Masked hero. (HD) com mu ni cate through Dis ney an i mated films. (HD) After math: Au dit ing (HD) After math: Golden Era (HD) mated (‘16) (HD) aaa aac AMC 48 180 (4:30) The Dark Knight (‘08, Action) First Blood (‘82, Ac tion) Sylvester Stallone. A Vietnam vet’s arrest Rambo: First Blood Part II (‘85, Ac tion) Sylvester Stallone. The Rambo III (‘88) aaaa Chris tian Bale. (HD) is the be gin ning of a one-man war against his tor men tors. (HD) army aban dons a sol dier in Viet nam. (HD) aa (HD) ANPL 41 100 Pit Bulls and Parol ees: Pack of Pits: Puppy Res cues Part 2 (N) Pit Bulls and Parol ees (N) (HD) (:01) The Guardians (N) Pit Bulls and Parol ees (HD) Pit Bulls (HD) BET 61 162 Being Mary Jane TV an chor tries to Being Mary Jane A tele vision news an chor at tempts to main tain bal ance in Being Mary Jane TV an chor tries to Being Mary Jane TV an chor tries to Being Mary Jane main tain bal ance. (HD) her life. (HD) main tain bal ance. (HD) main tain bal ance. (HD) (HD) aa aaa BRAVO 47 181 Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protec tion (‘12, Com edy) Ty ler Perry. A posh fam ily is Mrs. Doubtfire (‘93, Comedy) Robin Wil liams. A dis guised father (‘13, Com edy) ac Tyler Perry. sent to Madea’s home after being placed in witness protec tion. becomes his ex-wife’s housekeeper to be near his children. 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(HD) Under cover (HD) Superfan of the Deep (HD) DSC 42 103 Naked and Afraid (HD) Naked and Afraid (HD) Naked and Afraid (HD) Naked and Afraid (HD) Naked and Afraid (HD) Nkd & Afrd ESPN 26 35 E:60 (HD) Sports (HD) College Basket ball: North Carolina State vs North Carolina (HD) SportsCenter (HD) SportsCenter (HD) NFL Prime. ESPN2 27 39 (:15) College Basket ball: Texas Tech vs Kansas z{| (HD) Col lege Bas ket ball: Texas Longhorns at Iowa State Cy clones (HD) College Basket ball: Ne vada vs New Mex ico (HD) FOOD 40 109 Kids Baking (HD) Kids Baking Carrots sticks. (HD) Kids Baking (HD) Kids Baking (HD) Kids Baking (HD) Kids (HD) FOXN 37 90 FOX Report Satur day (HD) FOX News Channel Justice with Judge Jeanine (N) The Greg Gutfeld Show (N) Red Eye News satire. (N) (HD) Jus tice (HD) aa aac FREE 20 131 Twi light Saga: (:40) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 (‘11, Fan tasy) Kristen Stewart. Bella and (:20) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2 (‘12, Fan tasy) Kristen Stewart. 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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH 1945 saw him woefully unin- shadow governments. Anoth- its debut on New Year’s Day. • Holmes and Watson seek a HBO airs “Bright Lights: Star- formed and unprepared. After er fun fact is that while the • The Seattle Seahawks host long-term captive on “Elemen- ring Carrie Fisher and Debbie serving as Franklin Roos- White House may be run like the Detroit Lions in the NFL tary” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). Reynolds” (8 p.m. Saturday), a evelt’s vice president for only the world’s most secure hotel, Wild Card Playoff (8 p.m., NBC). • A case evokes memories 2016 documentary and joint a few months, he was un- the first family remains re- • After trolling a sad woman of an infamous serial killer profile of the actresses, who aware of the Manhattan Proj- sponsible for paying for gro- on social media, a stalker on “Conviction” (10 p.m., both passed away last month. ect and other key wartime ini- ceries for their own meals and finds a new place to stay in ABC). A “princess” to one genera- tiatives. incidentals like dry cleaning, the 2017 shocker “Under the • “Everest Rescue” (10 p.m., tion and “the girl next door” When he prepared to leave dog food, etc. This fact was so Bed” (8 p.m., Lifetime), star- Discovery, TV-14) follows life- to another, both women be- office after the 1952 election, unknown that first lady ring Hannah New and Beverly and-death dramas at the top came symbols of endurance Truman established the tradi- Nancy Reagan was surprised D’Angelo. of the world. in the face of personal heart- tion of providing intelligence when she received the first • “MythBusters: The Search” (9 ache. Reynolds survived one briefings for both major party monthly “bill.” Who knew? p.m., Science, TV-PG) tests of the most sensationalized candidates well before Elec- • The Smithsonian Channel two sketchy tales: NFL’s “De- SUNDAY SERIES Hollywood divorces of the tion Day, so both would begin invites viewers to spend the flategate” and the sideways A moonlighting reservist is 20th century and Fisher to familiarize themselves with next four Sundays with “The ejector seat from “The Fast & found slain on “NCIS: Los An- turned her struggles with major policy initiatives too se- Real Mad Men of Advertising” (9 the Furious.” geles” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * substance abuse and bipolar cret for public consumption. p.m.). Beginning tonight with • Will Smith, Helen Mirren, Doing without on “The Simp- disorder into humorous mem- “Transition” bounces back the 1950s, “Real Mad Men” Naomie Harris, Martin Free- sons” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-PG) * oirs later adapted for the and forth in history between takes a decade-by-decade man and Katie Melua appear Celebrities play “To Tell the screen. “Bright Lights” chron- relatively smooth handoffs, glance at the use of advertis- on “The Graham Norton Show” Truth” (8 p.m. and 9 p.m., icles their sometimes-difficult like the last transfer between ing, mostly television, to sell (10 p.m., BBC America, TV-14). ABC) * Olivia Wilde guest relationship and enduring George W. Bush and Barack products, and the notion of voices on “Son of Zorn” (8:30 bond. Obama, and the tragic events consumer culture in a chang- p.m., Fox, TV-14) * A guys’ re- • It takes a tough person to that put Lyndon Johnson in ing society. CULT CHOICE treat on “Family Guy” (9 p.m., save a furry critter. That ap- the Oval Office in 1963, the The first installment dem- The late Carrie Fisher had a Fox, TV-14) * Telecommuting pears to be the lesson of “The slow unraveling of the Nixon onstrates how TV advertising small part in the 1986 Woody on “Bob’s Burgers” (9:30 p.m., Guardians” (10 p.m. Saturday, administration from 1973 to changed the attitudes of Allen romantic comedy “Han- Fox, TV-PG). Animal Planet, TV-14). Like ‘74 and the temporary chaos Americans toward spending nah and Her Sisters” (10 p.m. the pets they rescue, the that ensued after Ronald Rea- after decades of Depression Sunday, TCM), starring Allen, Copyright 2017 Guardians come from diverse gan was shot in 1981. privation and war rationing. Mia Farrow, Michael Caine, United Feature Syndicate backgrounds. Their ranks in- While some presidents saw The advertisements — from Barbara Hershey and Dianne clude ex-military personnel, the transitional period as a Howdy Doody to MTV — are Wiest. retired police detectives, for- time to slow down and adjust largely drawn from cam- mer FBI investigators, car- to “normal” life, Jimmy Cart- paigns now curated in the col- penters, electricians and for- er worked until the very last lections of the Smithsonian’s SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS mer convicts and gang mem- moment to secure the release National Museum of Ameri- • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” bers. of American hostages held by can History. (7 p.m., CBS): America’s policy First on their agenda: rescu- Iran. on hostage ransoms; evidence ing dogs from a so-called He attended his successor’s of a ninth planet and emerg- “puppy flipper” and saving 1981 inauguration having SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS ing drone technology. pets from a hoarder’s house. gone without sleep for 50 • Fans can catch up on the • Jimmy Fallon hosts the • “Unplugged Nation” (10 p.m. straight hours. first season of NBC’s new 74th Annual Golden Globe Saturday, FYI, TV-PG) enters In addition to broad histori- drama “This Is Us” in mara- Awards (8 p.m., NBC). a second season following cal strokes, “Transition” of- thon fashion (1 p.m. to 10 p.m., • A gift horse sparks a diplo- owners and builders of homes fers small nuggets of informa- USA, TV-14). matic crisis on “Madam Secre- in remote areas that appeal to tion, like the fact that the • Luke Roberts portrays cri- tary” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). folks who need to live “off the transfer process really begins sis negotiator Eric Beaumont • A lying detective on “Sher- grid.” It follows the fourth at the party conventions, on the time-period premiere lock” on “Masterpiece” (9 p.m., season premiere of “Tiny House when both major candidates of “Ransom” (8 p.m. CBS, TV- PBS, TV-14, check local list- Nation” (9 p.m., TV-PG). begin the process of building PG). This CBS procedural had ings). • With only 12 days left until Inauguration Day, “Transition of Power: The Presidency” (9 p.m. Sunday, History, TV-PG) Catherine M. Zybak DMD takes a two-hour look at the handover of the executive branch from one commander in chief to the next. Beginning with the end of George Wash- ington’s second term, the no- tion of a peaceful transition has been a key part of Ameri- can governing history. Up until then, rulers were gener- ally monarchs or tyrants, de- posed only by death, natural and otherwise. “Transition” dates the cur- rent process to Harry S. Tru- man, whose sudden ascen- dance to the presidency in WWW.OAKPARKDENTISTRYSUMTER.COM A8 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM BIZARRO SOUP TO NUTZ

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DEAR ABBY: only confuse him. Keep in he has seen other people do. My brother mind, I do not believe this is a But more important than and sister-in- transgender issue. I think what his mother buys for him law have people who are transgender is how others respond to it. A been dress- should dress and act the way family’s negative reaction ing my they feel. I just feel that age 2 sends a strong message. If 2-year-old is too young to determine this. Charlie is innocently testing nephew, My parents (the boy’s out his/her authentic self, his “Charlie,” in grandparents) are worried grandparents’ negative re- Dear Abby dresses and and angry. My sister-in-law sponse will signal that they ABIGAIL pink clothes. knows this upsets my mother disapprove of who he IS, VAN BUREN They say and yet it’s like she’s taunting which could have lasting ram- these are her with texts and pictures of ifications for him. what the boy Charlie in pink and/or dress- Counselors at PFLAG (Par- has chosen. To me, a toddler es. ents, Families and Friends of will pick out whatever gets Should we be worried Lesbians and Gays) have told his attention at the moment, about this or should it be me that many parents say and children that age have none of our business? Are we that, looking back, they real- only a rudimentary under- overreacting? Would it be best ize that by disapproving, they standing of gender. to approach my brother to tell had sent their child the mes- It would be one thing if him our concerns? sage that they couldn’t accept Charlie were old enough to Too young to understand him/her. One child had sui- understand and still insisted cidal thoughts at the age of 5 By Gary Schlapfe and C.C. Burnikel 1/6/17 he felt more comfortable in DEAR TOO YOUNG: It is likely because of it. (And yes, some- girls’ clothing. But at his age I that Charlie is going through times children that young do ACROSS 50 __ Friday’s 13 Gull relative 42 Flaws and all feel what they’re doing will a phase and doing something act on the impulse.) 1 Carnival 52 Bridge 18 Carrying, 45 Is for everyone? Cruise Line 58 Sultan Qaboos so to speak 46 Bikini in the headquarters Grand Mosque 19 Hen holders Pacific, e.g. 6 Net gain? prayer 24 Common street 49 It starts a bit 10 One often taking 60 Sci-fi navigator name before Christmas JUMBLE SUDOKU a bow 61 Gen __ 25 Strait-laced 51 Astronauts’ gear THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME HOW TO PLAY: 14 How many 62 Bridge 26 __ ejemplo 53 Channel with By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Each row, column crosswords are 66 Number 29 Geometric art a “Congressional and set of 3-by-3 solved of times a horse style Chronicle” online boxes must contain 15 Plot to plow can enter the 30 Several archive 16 Creepy look Kentucky Derby 31 Start of a 54 Kolkata cash the numbers 1 17 Bridge 67 “Dies __” subordinate title: 55 Slangy refusal through 9 without 20 Young 68 Copy, in a way Abbr. 56 Wafer brand repetition. Skywalker’s 69 Essen’s region 32 “You meant 8 57 Place to find nickname 70 Celebrate an p.m. not a.m.?” a flag 21 “At Wit’s End” anniversary, say, 33 Vacation spot 58 Le Pew’s columnist with “out” with horseback defense Bombeck 71 Secretly watch riding 59 Dish list 22 Like Cheerios 35 Toon often seen 63 Limit 23 Bridge DOWN in a hunting hat 64 Jackie O’s 27 Liked a lot, with 1 Hebrew prophet 36 Shelled veggie second “up” 2 Absurd 39 “Jeopardy!” 65 “Shirt Front and 28 Taqueria order 3 __ fool staple Fork” artist 31 A3 or Q7 4 Club __ Thursday’s Puzzle Solved 34 Leave 5 Take in 37 Whistle-blower 6 Harmful ray type 38 Way around the 7 More than 70% block? of Earth’s surface 40 Luau band 8 Lab greeting 41 Meatball 9 “Ars gratia artis” medium is written in an 43 Roll in the yard arc around his 44 Inn crowd option head 47 Cause of some 10 Zoom along The answers to today’s puzzles can be closings 11 “Time for me to 48 HBO drama set split” found on today’s Daily Planner page. in Baltimore 12 Smoke passage ©2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 1/6/17 THE SUMTER ITEM FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 | A9

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ASHINGTON — clear weap- You can kick the ons to South can down the Korea. They W road, but when were with- Kim Jong Un announces, as drawn in 1991 he did last Sunday, that “we by George have reached the final stage H.W. Bush in in preparations to test-launch the waning an intercontinental ballistic days of the rocket,” you are reaching the Charles Cold War. end of that road. Krauthammer Gorbachev’s Since the early 1990s, we Soviet Union have offered every kind of in- responded in ducement to get North Korea kind. A good idea in general, to give up its nuclear pro- but not on the Korean Penin- gram. All failed miserably. sula. Pyongyang had railed Pyongyang managed to extort constantly against their pres- money, food, oil and commer- ence, but they did act as a de- COMMENTARY cial nuclear reactors in ex- terrent to any contemplated change. But it was all a swin- North Korean aggression. dle. North Korea was never Which might make them a going to give up its nukes be- useful bargaining chip. Obama’s unforced cause it sees them as the ulti- (4) Economic leverage on mate guarantee of regime China, upon which Pyongyang survival. depends for its survival. Don- The North Koreans believe ald Trump seems to suggest that nukes confer inviolabili- using trade to pressure China errors on foreign policy ty. Saddam Hussein was in- to get North Korea to desist. vaded and deposed before he The problem is that China has could acquire them. Kim shown no evidence of being ASHINGTON won’t let that happen to him. willing to yield a priceless — When ‘The fact that the world is more That’s why Thae Yong Ho, a strategic asset — a wholly de- Barack recent high-level defector, in- pendent client state that acts W Obama moves disorderly and less lawful than sisted that “As long as Kim as a permanent thorn and dis- two miles from 1600 Penn- Jong Un is in power, North traction to U.S. power in the sylvania Avenue to 2446 Korea will never give up its Pacific Rim — because of Belmont Road in Washing- when Obama became president nuclear weapons, even if it’s mere economic pressure. ton’s Kalorama neighbor- offered $1 trillion or $10 tril- (5) Strategic leverage on hood, he will live half a is less his fault than the fault of lion in rewards.” China. We’ve been begging mile from Meanwhile, they have ad- China for decades to halt the 2340 S something about which vanced. They’ve already ex- North Korean nuclear pro- Street, ploded a handful of nuclear gram. Beijing plays along where progressives are skeptical — bombs. And they’ve twice with sanctions and offers oc- Woodrow successfully launched satel- casional expressions of dis- Wilson lites, which means they have may. Nothing more. There’s spent his powerful, unchanging human the ICBM essentials. If they one way guaranteed to get its three can miniaturize their weap- attention. Declare that we post-pres- nature.’ ons to fit on top of the rocket would no longer oppose George idential and control re-entry, they’ll Japan acquiring a nuclear de- Will years. be able to push a button in terrent. Wilson’s Pyongyang and wipe out an This is a radical step that embittering into the tutelage of Ameri- comportment of nations. American city. goes against our general poli- foreign policy failure was ca.” Which is why in 1911, the re- What to do? The options cy of nonproliferation. But the Senate’s rejection of the Obama seemed to doubt nowned 11th edition of the are stark: the point is to halt prolifera- U.S. participation in the em- that America has much to Encyclopedia Britannica, in (1) Pre-emptive attack on tion to the infinitely more bodiment of Wilsonian aspi- teach the world, beyond its entry on torture, said its missile launching facili- dangerous regime in North rations, the League of Na- post-Iraq modesty — here- “the whole subject is one of ties. Doable but reckless. It is Korea. China is the key. The tions. Obama leaves office with his Wilsonian dimen- only historical interest as the option most likely to trig- Chinese have many night- serene because “almost sion — and the power of di- far as Europe is concerned.” ger an actual war. The North mares, none worse than a nu- every country on Earth sees plomacy’s soft power to The Dachau concentration Koreans enjoy both conven- clear-armed Japan. America as stronger and tame the world. Although camp was opened in March tional superiority and prox- The principal strategic more respected today than neither the English nor the 1933. imity: a vast army poised at challenge facing the United they did eight years ago.” American nor the Russian Obama’s foreign policy the Demilitarized Zone only States is the rise of revision- Two seemingly unim- nor the Spanish nor the presumed the existence of 30 miles from Seoul. Ameri- ist powers — Russia, China pressed nations are Russia, Chinese civil war was ended “the community of na- cans are not going to fight an- and Iran — striving to expel which is dismembering a by negotiations, Obama tions.” But that phrase is other land war in Asia. American influence from European nation (Ukraine) thought the especially vi- worse than hackneyed and (2) Shoot down the test their regions. In comparison, and China, which is shred- cious and complex civil war sentimental, it is oxymoron- ICBM, as advocated by The the Korean problem is minor, ding international law by in Syrian’s sectarian and ic: Different nations affirm Wall Street Journal. Assuming an idiosyncratic relic of the turning the world’s most tribal society could be different notions of justice; we can. Democrats have done Cold War. North Korea important waterway, the ended diplomatically. Rus- a community consists of their best to abort or slow should be a strategic after- South China Sea, into mili- sian President Vladimir people made cohesive by a down anti-missile defenses thought, like Cuba. And it tarized Chinese territory. Putin picked a side and consensus about the nature since Ronald Reagan proposed would be if not for its nukes. Obama’s policies that helped it win. of justice. them in the early 1980s. Even That’s a big if. A wholly brought America to a pin- The fact that the world is Obama’s second-worst un- so, we should be able to inter- unpredictable, highly erratic nacle of admiration, as he more disorderly and less forced error, second to de- cept a single, relatively primi- and often irrational regime is sees it, were an amalgam of lawful than when Obama claring and then abandon- tive ICBM of the sort North acquiring the capacity to de- Wilsonian and anti-Wilso- became president is less his ing a “red line” about Syri- Korea might be capable of. stroy an American city by nian elements. Wilson’s fault than the fault of some- an chemical weapons, was Though such a shoot-down missile. That’s an urgent grand ambition for Ameri- thing about which progres- involving the U.S. military would occur nowhere near problem. ca was to reorder the world sives are skeptical — power- in regime change in Libya. North Korean soil, it could North Korea may be just in a way that would make it ful, unchanging human na- Perhaps this venture ap- still very well provoke a mili- an unexploded ordnance of a unnecessary for America to ture. Humans are, as Job pealed to him because it was tary response. Which is why long-concluded Cold War. But have grand ambitions. He knew, born unto trouble as untainted by any discern- the new administration we cannot keep assuming it thought America could lead the sparks fly upward: They ible connection with Ameri- should issue a clear warning will never go off. a restful life after strenu- are desirous and competi- can national interest. He that if such a test missile is ous diplomacy had written tive, and hence are prone to conducted it by “leading launched, we will bring it Charles Krauthammer’s email rules for the game of na- conflict. from behind,” which he de- down. Barack Obama is gone. address is letters@charlesk- tions. And to causing progres- scribed as U.S. forces “being Such a red line could be a rauthammer.com. © 2017, The Many progressives believe sives to furrow their brows volunteered by others to powerful deterrent. Washington Post Writers — they take this from the in puzzlement. In 2014, carry out missions” in (3) Return tactical U.S. nu- Group Founders’ favorite philoso- when Russia annexed Libya. As George Orwell pher, John Locke, while re- Crimea, Secretary of State said, “The great enemy of jecting his natural rights John Kerry was disappoint- clear language is insinceri- EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES teaching — in humanity’s ed with Putin, saying, more ty.” natural sociability. This dis- in sorrow than in anger: Soon, foreign policy will poses them to believe that “You just don’t in the 21st be conducted by a man who, EDITORIALS represent the views of readers of the newspaper. 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Send an address and telephone number for and demonstrable utility of in progressives’ lexicon, is a tion’s $53 billion civilian in- them to The Item, Opinion Pages, P.O. verification purposes only. Letters that American principles. These, proper noun, an autono- telligence institutions. Time exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in said Wilson, are shared by mous thing with a mind, or passes and, we are told, Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, or email “forward looking men and at least a logic, of its own. brings progress. to [email protected] or graham@ the print edition, but available in their women everywhere” and Kerry’s reprimand of Putin theitem.com. entirety at www.theitem.com/opinion/ “every modern nation.” He expressed a progressive’s George Will’s email address letters_to_editor. also said, inconsistently, certitude about progress: is [email protected]. 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SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK

Abraham, left, a neutered 1-year-old beagle mix, is great withAbraham other dogs. has a He has asweet, sweet, friendly affectionate na- and turefriendly nature and loves everyone he meets. AbrahamWeston would begs make to a greatbe new held, addition cuddled to any family with children or other dogs. Weston, right, a housebro- ken and neutered 1-year- old American short hair, is an extremely loving cat. He gives head bumps and kiss- es. Weston always wants and begs to be held and cuddled. He is great with other cats and children. Weston would make the perfect lap buddy for any family who wants to give lots of love and attention. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com. SECTION B FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

CLEMSON FOOTBALL PREP BASKETBALL Sumter Smooth girls fall to SF in operators opener Co-coordinators Elliott, Scott make Tigers offense go Lady Gamecocks outscored 42-37 in region play BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item

The start of Region VI-5A play brought seemingly no bet- ter luck for a struggling Sum- ter High School varsity girls basketball team. After completing a 1-2 run in the Savannah River Shootout Christmas Tour- nament that ended with a 49-48 loss to Burke County of Waynesboro, Ga., FIELDS the Lady Game- cocks returned home on Thursday to face South Florence in the region opener for both. Sumter led by as many as seven, but saw its offense dry up in the second half as a 26-23 halftime lead turned into a 42-37 loss to the Lady Bruins, dropping the Lady Gamecocks to 2-10 on the season. “The ball just couldn’t get in the goal for us af halftime,” Sumter head coach Frances Fields said of a missed oppor- FILE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tunity late in the first half that Jeff Scott, left, and Tony Elliott, in the second year of their partnership, lead Clemson’s offense Monday in the national championship would have given the Lady game against No. 1 Alabama in Tampa, Fla. Gamecocks a 5-point lead heading into the break. “It all comes down to composure. I BY PETE IACOBELLI frenetic coordinator Chad Morris , Scott said he and Elliott work well think we got a little anxious The Associated Press who brought in Clemson’s quick- together because neither one’s worried and that’s when we started strike, fast-pace attack until becoming about the spotlight or grabbing credit. rushing. That’s also another CLEMSON — Don’t look for any SMU’s head coach after the 2014 sea- “We don’t have one guy that’s up reason why the shots didn’t drama to engulf Clemson’s offense son. there, trying to get all the attention drop, because we were trying with co-coordinators Tony Elliott and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said and be in the national news,” Scott Jeff Scott running the show. he had about “1,000 texts” from people said. SEE SUMTER, PAGE B2 These smooth operators have been telling him who he should hire. In- Alabama received lots of attention together since they were Tiger team- stead, Swinney picked his guys. this week for its high-profile coordina- mates, and they have history. In a joint “After all, I raised them,” Swinney tor change on offense. Three-year effort some 15 years ago they kept one quipped. Crimson Tide offensive guru Lane Kif- USC BASKETBALL of Jeff’s dad’s Jet Skis from sinking at The partnership has worked ex- fin left to start his new head coaching a lake outing. tremely well these past two seasons job at Florida Atlantic. Steve Sarki- “I want to say we got a rope caught considering Clemson is playing for the sian, like Kiffin a former Southern Cal Davis scores 21 up in the intake valve and it almost national championship for a second head coach, will step in immediately sunk,” Elliott said, smiling. straight year. The third-ranked Tigers instead of taking over coordinator du- Elliott and Scott also have kept (13-1) get a rematch with defending ties next season. as Gamecocks Clemson’s offense afloat since taking champ No. 1 Alabama (14-0) on Mon- over two years ago from the Tigers’ day night in Tampa, Florida. SEE OFFENSE, PAGE B3 top Auburn The Associated Press PRO FOOTBALL AUBURN, Ala. — The points didn’t come from the usual sources. South Carolina still scored early and often. Mack, Clowney take center stage Kaela Davis scored all 21 of her points in the BY JOSH DUBOW first half in No. 5 The Associated Press South Carolina’s 73-47 victory over ALAMEDA, Calif. — For as Auburn on Thurs- many similarities as there are day night. between Jadeveon Clowney Fellow guard Bi- and Khalil Mack as the two anca Cuervas- STALEY dominant pass rushers taken Moore added a in the top five of the 2014 draft, season-high 19 there are the stark differences points, and A’ja Wilson had 10 as well. points and 11 rebounds for the Clowney burst onto the Gamecocks (12-1, 2-0 South- scene as the No. 1 overall high eastern Conference). They school recruit who went on to raced to a 23-2 lead and had a dominate the high-powered 29-6 advantage after the first SEC and become the top pick quarter as Auburn’s full-court in the draft. Mack’s ascension press failed to stymie South was far slower as the over- Carolina’s offensive attack. looked two-star high school With Auburn’s defensive player who was forced to go to game plan focused on slowing low-profile Buffalo, where he down A’ja Wilson and Alaina developed into an NFL pros- Coates, the guards made Au- pect who seems to get better burn pay with a flurry of by the week. 3-pointers that buried the Ti- While Clowney entered the gers early. NFL with far more hype as the “It’s not surprising anymore No. 1 overall pick in Houston, that people are packing the Mack has been the far more paint in,” Davis said. “I hon- productive pro ever since estly thought after hitting a being drafted fifth by the Oak- couple of shots they’d spread land Raiders. FILE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS it out a little bit more, but they Houston Texans defensive end and former Gamecock standout Jadeveon Clowney (90) closes in on SEE CLOWNEY, PAGE B3 Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian during a game in October. SEE USC, PAGE B2 B2 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

AREA ROUNDUP SCOREBOARD

8 p.m. – College Hockey: North Dako- TV, RADIO ta at Nebraska (Omaha) (TIME WAR- Lane scores 26 points to lead NER 12508:20 p.m. – NFL Football: Na- TODAY tiona Football Conference Playoffs 8:30 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Qatar Wild-Card Game – Detroit at Seattle Open Singles Semifinal Matches (WIS 10). from Dohar, Qatar (TENNIS). 8:30 p.m. – NBA: Charlotte at San An- 12:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: tonio (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). AD past Chestnut Oaks 55-39 Qatar Open Doubles Final Match 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Arkan- from Dohar, Qatar (TENNIS). sas at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). 2 p.m. – International Tennis: Hop- 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Pacific at Marcus Lane scored 26 at the AD gymnasium. man Cup Match from Perth, Australia Brigham Young (BYUTV). LOCAL PREP – Switzerland vs. France (TENNIS). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Cincin- points to lead Alice Drive Johnson also had three as- 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: FA nati at Houston (ESPNU). Middle School to a 55-39 sists and three steals while Cup Match – Manchester City vs. 9:15 p.m. – College Basketball: Texas SCHEDULE West Ham (FOX SPORTS 1). at Iowa State (ESPN2). boys basketball victory over Sinkler had four steals. Jada 5:30 p.m. – High School Basketball: 10 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexi- IMG Academy (Fla.) vs. Westlake Chestnut Oaks on Thursday TODAY Sawyer and Jalyn Math- can League Match – UNAM vs. Guada- (Ga.) from Wheeling, W.Va. (ESPNU). lajara (UNIVISION). at the AD gymnasium. VARSITY BASKETBALL thews both had four points 5:45 p.m. – Girls and Boys High School 11 p.m. – College Basketball: San Basketball: Fairfield Central at Cam- Lane also had seven as- Darlington at Lakewood, 6 p.m. and nine rebounds. Diego State at Boise State (ESPNU). East Clarendon at Timmons- den (WPUB-FM 102.7) 11:15 p.m. – College Basketball: Ne- 6 p.m. – PGA Golf: Tournament of sists and seven steals for ville, 6 p.m. MAYEWOOD 27 vada at New Mexico (ESPN2). Bethune Bowman at Scott’s Champions Second Round from Ka- 12:30 a.m. – College Basketball: Azusa the Hawks, who improved palua, Hawaii (GOLF). Branch, 6 p.m. HILLCREST 22 Pacific at Brigham Young (Hawaii) to 8-0 on the season. Trev- 6 p.m. – College Hockey: Massachu- (BYUTV). VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL setts (Lowell) at New Hampshire 2 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Brisbane onte Brunson had a double- Sumter at South Florence DALZELL – Mayewood (TIME WARNER 1250). International Men’s Doubles Final double of 11 points and 12 (Boys Only), 6 p.m. Middle School defeated Hill- 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk Match from Brisbane, Australia (TEN- Manning at Hanahan, 4 p.m. (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). NIS). rebounds. Javien Lowery- Pageland Central at Lee Cen- crest 27-22 on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: West- 4 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Brisbane Isaac added 10 points. tral (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. the HMS gymnasium. ern Michigan at Akron (CBS SPORTS International Men’s Final Match from Wilson Hall at Porter-Gaud, 4 NETWORK). Brisbane, Australia (TENNIS). LEE CENTRAL 64 p.m. Trelaija Dennis led the 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Rhode Palmetto Christian at Laurence Lady Vikings with 15 points. Island at Dayton (ESPN2). HANNAH-PAMPLICO 28 Manning, 4 p.m. 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Iona at Clarendon Hall at Dorchester, 4 Shaidaiya Lee added five Monmouth (ESPNU). NFL PLAYOFF GLANCE PAMPLICO – Lee Central p.m. points. 7 p.m. – Women’s College Gymnas- By The Associated Press Sumter Christian at South tics: Georgia at Louisiana State (SEC Middle School improved to Pointe Christian (No JV Girls), 4 Leslie Owens had nine NETWORK). WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS p.m. 7:30 p.m. – College Hockey: Notre 7-0 with a 64-28 victory over points for the Lady Wild- Dame at Michigan Tech (NBC SPORTS SATURDAY Hannah—Pamplico on cats, who fell to 2-9. NETWORK). Oakland at Houston, 4:35 p.m. (ESPN) SATURDAY 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: New York at Detroit at Seattle, 8:15 p.m. (NBC) Thursday at the H-P gym- VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL EBENEZER 28 Milwaukee (ESPN). SUNDAY nasium. Crestwood at Lower Richland, 3 8 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Brisbane Miami at Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. (CBS) p.m. MANNING 25 International Matches from Bris- N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:40 p.m. Daveon Thomas led the Manning at Scott’s Branch, 4 bane, Australia (TENNIS). (FOX) Stallions with 19 points. p.m. MANNING – Ebenezer 8:30 p.m. – College Hockey: Colorado College at Minnesota (Duluth) (CBS Quentavious Davis scored Middle School defeated SPORTS NETWORK). eight points and grabbed 10 Manning Junior High 28-25 8:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Carolina at NHL STANDINGS Chicago (FOX SPORTSOUTH). By The Associated Press rebounds. Daurrion Kelly seven points and three on Thursday at the MJHS 8:30 p.m. – College Hockey: Bemidji and Derrick Bradley both steals for the Vikings and gymnasium. State at Bowling Green (TIME WAR- EASTERN CONFERENCE NER 1250). scored eight points. Derrick Prince had six. Shania Davis led the Lady 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Oakland ATLANTIC DIVISION at Valparaiso (ESPN2). GP W L OT Pts GF GA BATES 57 Tigers with 23 points. 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Kent Montreal 39 24 9 6 54 119 90 State at Ohio (ESPNU). Ottawa 37 20 13 4 44 94 98 FURMAN 22 B TEAM BASKETBALL BATES 22 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Mem- Boston 40 20 16 4 44 95 97 WILSON HALL 47 phis at Golden State (ESPN). Toronto 37 17 12 8 42 113 109 Shad Montgomery and FURMAN 15 11 p.m. – Professional Basketball: Tampa Bay 39 19 16 4 42 113 111 THOMAS SUMTER 17 NBA Development League Game – Florida 39 16 15 8 40 93 108 Jaymar Ludd both scored 10 Bates Middle School im- Grand Rapids at Santa Cruz (ESPNU). Detroit 38 16 17 5 37 93 109 points to lead Bates Middle DALZELL – Jackson proved to 5-3 with a 22-15 Buffalo 37 14 15 8 36 82 102 School to a 57-22 victory Duval scored 14 points to victory over Furman on SATURDAY METROPOLITAN DIVISION 6 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Brisbane GP W L OT Pts GF GA over Furman on Thursday lead Wilson Hall to a 47-17 Thursday at the Bates gym- International Men’s Semifinal Match- Columbus 36 27 5 4 58 126 74 at the BMS gymnasium. victory over Thomas Sum- nasium. es from Brisbane, Australia (TENNIS). Pittsburgh 38 25 8 5 55 133 107 7:30 a.m. – International Soccer: FA N.Y. Rangers 41 27 13 1 55 141 103 Umar Lawson added eight ter Academy on Thursday Malaisa Rhodes led the Cup Match – Reading vs. Manchester Washington 37 23 9 5 51 105 83 at Edens Gymnasium. Lady Bantams with eight United (FOX SPORTS 1). Philadelphia 40 20 15 5 45 118 125 points for the Bantams and 9 a.m. – College Football: College Carolina 37 16 14 7 39 95 101 Myles Capers and Justus Doc Walker and Heath points and seven rebounds. Football Playoff National Champion- New Jersey 39 16 16 7 39 92 115 ship Game Media Day from Tampa, N.Y. Islanders 36 15 15 6 36 104 113 Boone both had six. Watson each had six points Sharcarra Clark added five Fla. (ESPNU). 10 a.m. – International Soccer: FA Cup WESTERN CONFERENCE MANNING 51 for the Barons, who evened points. Match – Wimbledon vs. Sutton United CENTRAL DIVISION their record at 3-3. (FOX SPORTS 1). EBENEZER 39 10 a.m. – International Soccer: FA Cup GP W L OT Pts GF GA HEATHWOOD HALL 23 B TEAM BASKETBALL Match – Rochdale vs. Barrow (FOX Chicago 40 23 12 5 51 109 98 MANNING – Manning SPORTS 2). Minnesota 36 23 9 4 50 113 76 St. Louis 38 20 13 5 45 108 111 Junior High School im- LAURENCE MANNING 12 WILSON HALL 31 10 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Qatar Open Singles Final Match from Dohar, Winnipeg 41 19 19 3 41 113 122 proved to 7-1 with a 51-39 MANNING – Laurence CARDINAL NEWMAN 20 Qatar (TENNIS). Dallas 39 16 15 8 40 100 117 Noon – College Basketball: Butler at Nashville 37 16 14 7 39 103 102 victory over Ebenezer on Manning Academy lost to COLUMBIA – Wilson Hall Georgetown (WACH 57). Colorado 38 12 25 1 25 77 129 Thursday at the MJHS Heathwood Hall 23-12 on improved to 5-0 with a 31-20 Noon – College Basketball: Pittsburgh PACIFIC DIVISION gymnasium. Thursday at Bubba Davis victory over Cardinal New- at Syracuse (WKTC 63). GP W L OT Pts GF GA Noon – College Basketball: DePaul at San Jose 38 23 13 2 48 95 82 Corey Graham led the Gymnasium. man on Thursday at Nash Seton Hall (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Anaheim 40 20 12 8 48 109 109 Monarchs with 22 points Davis Campbell led LMA Student Center. Noon – College Football: Football Edmonton 39 19 13 7 45 111 104 Championship Subdivision Champi- Calgary 40 21 17 2 44 109 112 and Ja’Quan House added with four points. Lucy Matthews led the onship Game from Frisco, Texas – Los Angeles 38 19 15 4 42 94 92 14. Lady Barons with 15 points. Youngstown State vs. James Madi- Vancouver 40 19 18 3 41 100 116 son (ESPN2). Arizona 38 11 22 5 27 82 124 Tony Raymond led the Ti- Camyrn Bateman added 10. Noon – College Basketball: East Caro- NOTE: Two points for a win, one point GIRLS lina at Temple (TIME WARNER 1250). for overtime loss. gers with 14 points. Jamison LAURENCE MANNING 23 12:30 p.m. – International Soccer: FA Holmes added nine. Cup Match – Arsenal vs. Preston (FOX WEDNESDAY’S GAMES MIDDLE SCHOOL HEATHWOOD HALL 22 SPORTS 1). Winnipeg 4, Florida 1 MAYEWOOD 34 12:30 p.m. – International Tennis: Montreal 4, Dallas 3, OT BASKETBALL MANNING – Laurence Hopman Cup Final Match from Perth, N.Y. Rangers 5, Philadelphia 2 HILLCREST 18 Australia (TENNIS). Calgary 4, Colorado 1 ALICE DRIVE 55 Manning Academy defeated 1 p.m. – High School Football: U.S. Vancouver 3, Arizona 0 DALZELL – Quinton Har- Heathwood Hall 23-22 in Army All-American Game from San Anaheim 2, Detroit 0 CHESTNUT OAKS 37 Antonio (WIS 10). rison scored 13 points and double overtime on Thurs- 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Michigan THURSDAY’S GAMES had three steals to lead Tahanique Johnson and day at Bubba Davis Gymna- State vs. Penn State from Philadel- Edmonton at Boston, 7 p.m. phia (ESPN). Columbus at Washington, 7 p.m. Mayewood to a 34-18 victory Stevye Sinkler both scored sium. 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Texas Nashville at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. over Hillcrest on Thursday 18 points to lead Alice Drive Vivian Bryant led the Christian at West Virginia (ESPNU). Carolina at St. Louis, 8 p.m. 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Missouri Buffalo at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. at the HMS gymnasium. to a 55-37 victory over Lady Swampcats with 13 at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). Minnesota at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Detroit at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Pherneco Myers added Chestnut Oaks on Thursday points. 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Massa- chusetts at Virginia Commonwealth FRIDAY’S GAMES (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Toronto at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. 1 p.m. – International Soccer: Portu- Nashville at Florida, 7:30 p.m. guese League Match – Benfica vs. Carolina at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Vitoria de Gulmaraes (UNIVISION). N.Y. Islanders at Colorado, 9 p.m. 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Texas Arizona at Anaheim, 10 p.m. A&M at South Carolina (WLTX 19, Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m. ter up 30-23, with a steal failed to find the bucket be- WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKT-FM 107.5, WDXY-AM 1240). SUMTER and layup by Carnasia fore SF rebounded and ran 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Louisville FROM PAGE B1 Wells and a Nina Edlow fol- out the clock to close out at Georgia Tech (WKTC 63). NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press low opening the second half the win. 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Creighton at Providence (CBS SPORTS NET- EASTERN CONFERENCE to shoot them quick. But if scoring. From there, SF “We turned it up on de- WORK). 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Boston ATLANTIC DIVISION we continue to fight like we closed the third quarter on fense (in the second quar- College at Duke (FOX SPORTSOUTH). W L Pct GB did and just learn to keep an 11-2 run for a 34-32 lead ter) and at the end we 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Florida Toronto 23 11 .676 — International at Florida Atlantic Boston 21 14 .600 2½ our composure at the end heading into the final quar- rushed it a lot (on offense),” (TIME WARNER 1250). New York 16 19 .457 7½ and just still attack and still ter. Fields said. “We’ve just got 2:30 p.m. – College Basketball: St. Philadelphia 9 24 .273 13½ John’s at Xavier (FOX SPORTS 1). Brooklyn 8 25 .242 14½ go, we’ll be fine.” The Lady Gamecocks tied to get back to the drawing 3 p.m. – College Basketball: Oklaho- SOUTHEAST DIVISION The Lady Gamecocks the score with another board and continue to fight ma at Kansas State (ESPNEWS). 3 p.m. – College Basketball: Clemson W L Pct GB seemed to be fine after a Edlow follow to start the and continue to practice so at Notre Dame (ESPNU, WWBD-FM Charlotte 20 16 .556 — second quarter in which fourth, but the Lady Bruins we can get better as a 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). Atlanta 19 16 .543 ½ 3 p.m. – College Basketball: St. Jo- Washington 16 18 .471 3 they outscored SF15-4 to would score the next six team.” seph’s at Fordham (NBC SPORTS NET- Orlando 16 21 .432 4½ take their 3-point lead to the points to once again take Wells and Edlow paced WORK). Miami 11 26 .297 9½ 3:15 p.m. – College Basketball: Mary- CENTRAL DIVISION locker room. The Lady charge. Trailing 40-37, Sum- Sumter with 13 and 12 land at Michigan (ESPN2). W L Pct GB Bruin had gone on a 10-2 ter missed out on three late points, respectively, while 3:15 p.m. – International Soccer: Por- Cleveland 26 8 .765 — tuguese League Match – F.C. Porto vs. Milwaukee 18 16 .529 8 run, including a buzzer- scoring opportunities before Perkins topped all scorers Pacos Ferreira (UNIVISION). Indiana 18 18 .500 9 beating 3-pointer by Kyana Morgan Perkins hit two free with 18 for SF, including 12 3:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Mis- Chicago 18 18 .500 9 sissippi State at Louisiana State (SEC Detroit 16 21 .432 11½ Willis, to close out the first throws with 10 seconds left in the second half. NETWORK). quarter with a 19-11 lead. to put the game out of Sumter continues region 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Southern WESTERN CONFERENCE Illinois at Missouri State (CBS SPORTS SOUTHWEST DIVISION A 10-3 run that stretched reach. A 3-point shot at- play on Tuesday with a trip NETWORK). 4 p.m. – PGA Golf: Tournament of W L Pct GB over two quarters put Sum- tempt by Latrice Lyons to Conway. Champions Third Round from Ka- San Antonio 28 7 .800 — palua, Hawaii (WIS 10). Houston 27 9 .750 1½ 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Memphis 22 16 .579 7½ Youngstown State at Wright State New Orleans 14 22 .389 14½ (TIME WARNER 1250). Dallas 11 24 .314 17 4:20 p.m. – NFL Football: American NORTHWEST DIVISION Football Conference Playoffs Wild- W L Pct GB quarter. overcome. Card Game – Oakland at Texas (WOLO Utah 22 14 .611 — 25, ESPN). Oklahoma City 21 15 .583 1 USC “I thought a few times, be- 5 p.m. – College Basketball: South Portland 15 22 .405 7½ FROM PAGE B1 cause of their length, we POLL IMPLICATIONS Florida at Southern Methodist (ES- Denver 14 21 .400 7½ PNEWS). Minnesota 11 24 .314 10½ shot it too quick,” Auburn Mississippi State, the lone 5 p.m. – College Basketball: Illinois at didn’t.” coach Terri Williams- SEC team ranked ahead of Indiana (ESPNU). PACIFIC DIVISION 5 p.m. – College Basketball: George W L Pct GB By the time Auburn ad- Flournoy said. “We thought South Carolina, puts its un- Mason at St. Bonaventure (NBC Golden State 31 5 .861 — justed, it was far too late. they were going to block it. defeated record on the line SPORTS NETWORK). L.A. Clippers 24 14 .632 8 5:15 p.m. – College Basketball: Ten- Sacramento 15 20 .429 15½ “We tried to force it down If we had just calmed down against Arkansas and Ten- nessee at Florida (ESPN2). L.A. Lakers 13 25 .342 19 (into the post) a little bit, but and made some shots, it nessee this week. The 5:50 p.m. – International Soccer: Mex- Phoenix 11 25 .306 20 ican League Match – Necaxa vs. Cruz WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Auburn was stubborn in would’ve been much better.” Gamecocks are scheduled Azul (UNIVISION). Atlanta 111, Orlando 92 their zone defense by col- to meet the Bulldogs at 6 p.m. – College Basketball: Nevada- Charlotte 123, Oklahoma City 112 BIG PICTURE Las Vegas at Utah State (CBS SPORTS Milwaukee 105, New York 104 lapsing and controlling what home on Jan. 23. NETWORK). Chicago 106, Cleveland 94 we did in the paint,” South South Carolina: Coming 6 p.m. – PGA Golf: Tournament of Golden State 125, Portland 117 MILESTONE Champions Third Round from Ka- L.A. Clippers 115, Memphis 106 Carolina coach Dawn Staley off a 48-point win against palua, Hawaii (GOLF). Miami 107, Sacramento 102 6 p.m. – College Basketball: Missis- said. “I just thought our post Alabama to open SEC play, South Carolina’s win over sippi at Auburn (SEC NETWORK). THURSDAY’S GAMES players played through it. the Gamecocks ran rough- Auburn marked the 200th 6 p.m. – College Basketball: Old Do- Brooklyn at Indiana, 7 p.m. minion at Western Kentucky (TIME Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. They continued to play de- shod over another SEC victory for Staley during WARNER 1250). Utah at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. fense. They continued to re- team in their bid for a her nine seasons as the 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Vander- Atlanta at New Orleans, 8 p.m. bilt at Alabama (ESPNU). Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 p.m. bound the basketball.” fourth consecutive regular- Gamecocks’ coach. Overall, 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Notre Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Katie Frerking led Au- season SEC title. she has a 371-157 record in Dame at Michigan Tech (NBC SPORTS San Antonio at Denver, 9 p.m. NETWORK). L.A. Lakers at Portland, 10:30 p.m. burn (11-5, 1-1) with 16 Auburn: The Tigers were 17 seasons. 7:15 p.m. – College Basketball: Texas points. The Tigers held coming off a seven-point Tech at Kansas (ESPN2). FRIDAY’S GAMES UP NEXT 7:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Mar- Houston at Orlando, 7 p.m. South Carolina below its win over Florida to open quette at Villanova (FOX SPORTS 1). Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m. SEC-leading average of 82.3 SEC play, but South Caroli- South Carolina: At Flori- 7:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mex- Cleveland at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. ican League Match – Santos vs. Ti- Philadelphia at Boston, 7:30 p.m. points, but shot just 27.6 na’s size advantage on the da on Sunday. gres (UNIVISION). New York at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. from the field in the game inside and efficiency from Auburn: Host Mississippi 8 p.m. – College Basketball: North L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. Carolina State at North Carolina Memphis at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. — going 2 for 13 in the first the field was too much to on Sunday. (ESPN). Miami at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 | B3

SPORTS ITEMS COLLEGE FOOTBALL Longtime host Berman changing role at ESPN

BY BARRY WILNER lyn Nets 121-109 on Thursday The Associated Press night for their fourth consecu- tive victory. Chris Berman, the longtime Paul George scored 26 ESPN fixture, is giving up his points and Thaddeus Young regular on-air NFL and base- added 10 points and six re- ball spots for a new role at the bounds for Indiana. network. Trevor Booker and Justin Berman, who joined ESPN Hamilton had 16 points apiece one month after it launched in for the Nets (8-26), who fell to 1979, will make occasional ap- 1-17 on the road. Sean Kilpat- pearances on-air and will also rick and Sean Dinwiddie each serve as a spokesman for the scored 13. network at some of its events. (20) PURDUE 76 He will continue to host ES- PN’s “NFL PrimeTime” high- OHIO STATE 75 lights show from the field COLUMBUS, Ohio — Caleb after the Super Bowl this year, Swanigan hit a free throw as well as after the conference with 5 seconds left and No. 20 championship games, before Purdue held off an Ohio State stepping aside. comeback to win 76-75 on Berman will also offer opin- Thursday night. FILE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ions and perspective on NFL Ohio State’s Trevor Thomp- Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) is tackled by Alabama defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (54) events, and will continue ap- son tied the score at 75 with a and Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during the Peach Bowl on Saturday. pearing weekly on “Monday layup with 15 seconds left but Night Countdown.” He will missed a subsequent free handle play-by-play duties for throw. Swanigan was fouled on ESPN Radio during the base- the other end and hit his first ball divisional playoffs, and free throw and missed the sec- Tattoo not the only mark participate in the annual ond. Micah Potter grabbed the ESPY Awards. rebound and got it to JaQuan PACERS 121 Lyle but his 3-point try at the buzzer was off the mark. NETS 109 ’Bama’s Foster is leaving Swanigan and Vincent Ed- INDIANAPOLIS — Jeff wards paced with Boilermak- Teague had 21 points, 15 as- ers (13-3, 2-1 Big Ten) with 16 BY JOHN ZENOR Ridley, adding that he said. “I had to learn about all sists and seven rebounds, and points apiece, and Dakota The Associated Press wouldn’t want to get hit by the history of Omega Psi Phi. Myles Turner finished with 25 Mathias added 14. him. I was like, ‘Dang, I’m learn- points and 15 boards as the In- TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — “Everybody’s running to ing all this but I can’t learn diana Pacers beat the Brook- The Associated Press Reuben Foster arrived at Ala- the ball but you just see him this defense.’ I said I might as bama as a coveted prospect like flying past everybody,” well go ahead and take the with an Auburn tattoo. He’ll defensive tackle Da’Ron chance and really learn this, son was Swinney, felt the leave having made another Payne said. the ins and outs of the de- OFFENSE coaching tug while at Mi- kind of mark. Foster had to battle his way fense.” FROM PAGE B1 chelin. Swinney counseled The top-ranked Crimson to this point after arriving Foster played a big role in him to do what his heart told Tide middle linebacker from Auburn High School, probably Alabama’s biggest Crimson Tide coach Nick him and Elliott became an as- worked his way up gradually where he had once commit- play in the 24-7 semifinal vic- Saban has done his best to sistant coach at South Caroli- from hard-hitting special ted to Tide rival Auburn. tory over Washington. He quash any drama, saying na State in 2006. teamer to starting inside He had the Auburn tattoo was closing in on Huskies Sarkisian has complete knowl- Elliott joined Clemson as linebacker and now to a on his right forearm changed quarterback Jake Browning, edge of the offense. running backs coach in 2011. unanimous All-American , to honor his cousin, former whose swiftly unloaded pass “He knows the system in- He and Scott, at Clemson since Butkus Award winner and Auburn player Ladarious was picked off and returned side and out,” Saban said 2008 as receivers coach at re- highly regarded NFL pros- Phillips, who died after being for a touchdown by Ryan An- Wednesday. cruiting coordinator, soaked pect. shot at an off-campus apart- derson. Few know the Clemson cul- up as much as Morris gave It’s not the easiest or quick- ment. Tide coach Nick Saban said ture like Elliott and Scott. them about playing-calling. est path to stardom for one of Predictably, the college one thing that makes Foster The two were walk-on re- So once Morris left, Swin- the nation’s top recruits, who switch drew some heat from so well liked is that “in the ceivers under Tommy Bowden ney quickly filled the void has become one of the Tide’s folks in Auburn, especially day and age of everybody’s starting in 2000. Elliott started from within. biggest stars heading into when it took Foster two sea- into selfies and what about four of 44 games in his career “There was an unknown,” Monday night’s national sons to work his way into the me, he’s a guy that’s pretty and rose to team captain in Scott acknowledged. “It’s like championship game against starting lineup. Now, he’s the interested in the relation- 2003. Scott spent his time whenever you get married, No. 3 Clemson in Tampa, primary play caller and joins ships that he has and how it largely on special teams as a you love your spouse, but Florida. defensive end Jonathan Allen affects people ...” holder who was occasionally what’s this going to look like.” Even his own teammates as Alabama’s biggest defen- “He’s got a great personal- called for fake kicks. The two have a game-week seem impressed by the hard- sive stars. ity,” Saban said. “I think a Elliott and Scott grew close routine. They meet together hitting Foster, whose 103 Foster said he got serious lot of people are attracted to as teammates because of their and come up with plan, then tackles is 27 more than any- about mastering the defense him because of that, but I similar circumstances, al- share it with the rest of the body else on the nation’s top after joining the fraternity also think he’s very caring though their paths diverted staff. They meet soon after defense. Omega Psi Phi in 2015. in terms of what he’s will- after graduation. While Elliott and share information from “A true beast,” said Ala- “Everything changed when ing to do to help someone began an corporate track as the rest of the offensive staff, bama wide receiver Calvin I pledged Omega,” Foster out.” an industrial engineer at Mi- then are in lock step the rest chelin North America, Scott of the week. took up the family business — On game day, Elliott is in father Brad Scott was South the press box calling plays Carolina’s head coach from with input from all staffers. 1994-98 and was an assistant Scott is on the sidelines as a for Bobby Bowden at Florida point of contact for players. So State and son Tommy at Clem- far, the Tigers are 27-2 with son. that system in place. They reconnected with the “Everybody knows what the Tigers when Elliott, whose plan in because we’ve done it last receivers coach at Clem- together,” he said. Boyle

the past two seasons. CLOWNEY But Clowney has developed FROM PAGE B1 into one of the top run defend- ers in the league and Oakland Orlando 773-2474 • 347 BROAD STREET Shelia He was a first-team All-Pro coach Jack Del Rio singled Wilson WWW.BOYLEBHPH.COM Dickerson last year at both linebacker him out as the primary reason “It was a fast and easy process gett ing a car at Boyle. I was well taken care of and would recommend them for your next car.” and defensive end, leads the the Raiders ran for a season- NFL with 26 sacks the past low 30 yards in 20 carries in two years and is a leading con- the first meeting between the tender for Defensive Player of two teams. No Credit Check the Year. “You can say he’s grown, “The guy’s a walking Hall but you could tell he has that of Famer, the best in the busi- kind of capability,” Mack said. ness,” teammate Bruce Irvin “Just watching him last year, said. “I’m blessed to be able to he was amazing against the suit up with him week in and run and came up just shy of week out.” all those sacks and all those 2003 Nissan Altima Clowney and Mack will different things. With time, share the big stage Saturday you can tell that he’s been in Houston in the wild-card blossoming and he’s a hell of opener between the Raiders a player.” Steve Field Barnes Boyle (12-4) and Texans (9-7). With Clowney’s lack of pass-rush Manager President both teams dealing with inju- production, especially com- ries at quarterback that have pared to Mack, led some skep- forced Oakland rookie Connor tics to question whether the Cook into his first career start Texans erred in which pass and previously benched Brock rusher they took first overall 2004 Jeep Liberty Osweiler back for his first even though his 16 tackles for playoff start, the defenses losses on run plays are one could well decide this game. off the league lead this sea- Clowney has taken more son. time to develop into a star For Clowney, it’s only with the Texans as injuries served as motivation. limited him to four games as a “All the criticism kind of Jan Kittle HamptonH McMillian III rookie, his season was cut built me up,” he said. “It real- Associate Associate short last year by another in- ly helped me off the field with jury that kept him out of the pushing and getting better. 2007 Chevy HHR Texans’ playoff game and he Just to come back and prove has delivered only 10 1/2 sacks to them that what they were in 31 career games — fewer saying was wrong. It kind of than Mack has had in each of helped me.” In House Financing! We Are The Bank! B4 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 OBITUARIES THE SUMTER ITEM

SAMUEL E. LOWDER p.m. Saturday at the Ashwood sent to the family at jobsmortu- Scott, Tyrone (Tomeka) Scott Born in Sumter County, he MANNING — Samuel Ed- School Gymnasium, 160 Ash- [email protected] or visit us on the and Bryan Scott, all of Colum- was a son of Sarah Dean and ward “Sam” Lowder, 72, hus- wood School Road, Bishop- web at www.jobsmortuary.net. bia; grandfather, J.D. Sumter of the late Henry Jay Dean. He at- band of Linda Kay Baker ville. Burial will be in Gum ROBERT LEE CARTER Gadsen; five nieces; six neph- tended Sumter County public Lowder, died on Wednesday, Spring Baptist Church. ews; special cousins, Hampton schools and graduated from Jan. 4, 2017, at Lake Marion Services have been entrust- Robert Lee Carter, 65, hus- “Greg” Gardner, Robert Din- Sumter High School in 1972. In Nursing Facility. ed to Boatwright Chapel on band of Hyon O. Carter, died kins and La Dajiah Ferguson, 1978, Eddie joined the South Born on Aug. 28, 1944, in Main, Darlington. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in all of South Carolina; special Carolina State Highway Patrol, Manning, he was a son of the IVORY MCCOY-ROSE Sumter. aunts, Maggie Osborne and where he served 38 years on late McQuin and Born on Jan. 28, 1951, in Lee Mary “Lizzie” Dinkins of Rem- the force. He accepted Christ as Mattie Barnes Ivory Della McCoy-Rose was County, he was a son of Glad- bert; and a host of other aunts, his savior at an early age and Lowder. He was born on Feb. 12, 1956, to the ys Carter Clark. uncles, nieces, nephews, rela- became a member of Union- a mason and a late Elloree Montgomery Low- The family is receiving rela- tives and special friends. ville AME Church, St. Charles. member of Em- ery and Thomas Wells. She de- tives and friends at the home, Homegoing services will be His memories will be cher- manuel Baptist parted this life on Dec. 30, 2016, 36 Barnett Drive. held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at ished by: his wife, Florence Church. at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Funeral arrangements are Union Baptist Church, 5840 Dean; a son, Dwain (Carol) LOWDER He is survived She accepted Christ at an incomplete and will be an- Spring Hill Road, Rembert, Dean of Barnwell; six grand- by his wife of early age and joined Mt. Nebo nounced by Williams Funeral with the Rev. Walter Robin- children; two great-grandchil- Manning; two Baptist Church, where she Home Inc. son, pastor, and insight by dren; his mother, Sarah Dean sons, Sammie Lowder (Shel- served diligently with the inspi- LAVERNE JOHNSON Elder Tracy McLane. of Sumter; two sisters, Fredia ley) of New Zion and Bryan rational and combined choirs. The family is receiving rela- Smith of Orangeburg and Lowder of Manning; three She was a graduate of Eastern BISHOPVILLE — Laverne tives and friends at the home, Katherine (the Rev. Jimmie) grandchildren, Adam, Allie High School and Central Caro- Johnson entered eternal rest 6505 Spring Hill Road, Rembert. Allen of Fort Washington, and Edyn Lowder; and two lina Technical College, where on Dec. 30, 2016, at Palmetto The remains will be placed Maryland; two brothers, sisters, Judy Haley and Gloria she obtained her certified nurs- Health Tuomey. in the church at 10 a.m. James C. Dean of Sumter and Lowder, both of Manning. ing assistant certification. The family is receiving The procession will leave at Carl A. (Gina) Dean of Ra- Visitation will be held from Ivory previously worked at Na- friends at 132 Corbett St., Bish- 10:30 a.m. from the home. leigh, North Carolina; and a 5 to 7 p.m. today at Stephens tional Healthcare and Tuomey opville. Burial will be in Rafting host of other relatives and Funeral Home and other hospital, both of Sumter. She Visitation will be held from Creek Baptist Churchyard friends. times at the home, 234 An- was later employed by Sumter 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral cemetery, 3860 S.C. 261 North, Funeral services will be drew Drive, Manning. Health and Rehab for 30 years, home. Rembert. held at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Memorials may be made to until her health declined. Funeral service will be held These services have been Hope Baptist Church, Martin, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ivory was married to the at 11 a.m. on Saturday at entrusted to the management with the Rev. Wayne A. Ben- 1794 Old Georgetown Road, late John McCoy Sr., and to Jamestown Road Church of and staff of Williams Funeral nett officiating. Burial will fol- Manning, SC 29102. this union three children were God, Camden, with the pastor, Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., low in the church cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home & born. the Rev. Curtis Murph, as eu- Sumter. Allendale Community Fu- Crematory, 304 N. Church St., She leaves to cherish her pre- logist and the Rev. Richard Online memorial messages neral Home is in charge of Manning, is in charge of ar- cious memories: a loving hus- Addison presiding. Interment may be sent to the family at these arrangements. rangements, (803) 435-2179. band, Ernest Rose; three chil- will follow in the churchyard [email protected]. This is a courtesy an- www.stephensfuneralhome.org dren, Monica (Johnnie) cemetery. com. nouncement of Williams Fu- BERTHA S. ROYSTER Thames of Gable, John (Jerme- Wilson Funeral Home, 403 Visit us on the web at www. neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main cia) McCoy Jr. of Alcolu and S. Main St., Bishopville, is in williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. St., Sumter. SUMMERTON — Bertha Kimberly McCoy of Sumter; charge of arrangements. WILLIAM E. HILTON Online memorial messages Sabb Royster entered into eter- two children reared in the WADE CLARK may be sent to the family at nal rest on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. home, Erica (Timothy) McFad- William Edward Hilton, [email protected]. She was a daughter of the den and Darrick (Valerie) Low- BISHOPVILLE — Wade known as “Lerch,” 56, depart- com. Visit us on the web at late Nero and Eddie Thames ery, both of Sumter; two step- Clark entered eternal rest on ed his life on Sunday, Jan. 1, www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. Sabb and widow children, Brandi (Curtis) Brad- Dec. 30, 2016, at McLeod Hos- 2017, in Clarendon County. com. of Frank Royster. ford and Andrew Rose of Sum- pice House, Florence. Born on May 6, 1960, in Sum- MARY A. HUDSON Funeral servic- ter; one sister, Thelma (Rubin The family is receiving ter, he was a son of the late Wil- es will be held at Jr.) Billie of Gable; one brother, friends at the residence, 403 lie Edward and Earline Mack Mary Alice Atkinson Hud- 1 p.m. on Satur- Richard (Shirley) Lowery of Al- Alexander St., Bishopville. Hilton. He was educated in the son, 79, wife of James W. Hud- day at Taw Caw colu; one aunt, Gloria Harrison Visitation will be held from public school system of Sumter son Sr., died on Thursday, Missionary Bap- of Baltimore, Maryland; 15 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at the County. He was a member of Jan. 5, 2017, at Palmetto tist Church, grandchildren; five great- funeral home. City Refuge Church under the Health Tuomey. ROYSTER Summerton, grandchildren; six godchildren; Funeral service will be held leadership of Pastor Barbara Born on Nov. 15, 1937, in with the Rev. Dr. nine sisters-in-law; nine broth- at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Wilson Davis. He was employed with Lee County, she was a daugh- W.T. Johnson, pastor, officiat- ers-in-law; and a host of nieces, Funeral Home. Interment will Sumter Builders as a sub sta- ter of the late George Kelly ing. Final resting place will be nephews, cousins and friends. follow in New Meltonville tion lineman. Atkinson and Rosa Mable the church cemetery. She was preceded in death Missionary Baptist Church He leaves to cherish his Amerson Atkinson. Mrs. Hud- Visitation will be held from by two sisters, Dianne Kelly cemetery in Peachland, North memories: one daughter, She- son was a member of Bethel 1 to 7 p.m. today at Dyson’s and Cynthia Wilson; and Carolina. raunda (Lamont) Wilson of Baptist Church. Home for Funerals Chapel. three brothers, James Mont- Wilson Funeral Home, 403 Richmond, Virginia; two sons, Survivors besides her hus- The body will be placed in gomery, Terry Lowery and S. Main St., Bishopville, is in William Edward Hilton III and band of 57 years include five the church at noon. Jimmy Lowery. charge of arrangements. Cedric Hilton of Sumter; 10 children, James W. “Billy” Online condolences may be Public viewing will be held COURTNEY K. GARDNER grandchildren; three brothers, Hudson Jr. (Norma), Pamela sent to www.dysonshomeforfu- from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Micheal Hilton, Timothy Hilton H. Geddings (the Rev. Sammy), nerals.com. Mortuary. Courtney Kierra Gardner, and Curtis Hilton, all of Sum- Sharon H. Caywood (Jim) and Professional services en- Mrs. Rose will placed in the 24, was translated home to be ter; six sisters, Willie Mae (Bill) Monica H. Scurry (Woody), all trusted to Dyson’s Home for church at 1 p.m. on Saturday with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. Singleton, Mary Ann (Delgard) of Sumter, and Martin D. Hud- Funerals, 237 Main St., Sum- for viewing until the hour of 1, 2017. Ford, Gloria Jean, Shiveen son (Karen) of Dalzell; 11 merton, (803) 485-4280. service. On Nov. 4, 1992, a child was Loutricia and Margie (Alvin) grandchildren; 13 great-grand- THOMAS E. COCKERILL Funeral service will be held born to Brenda Scott. Then the Reames; two uncles, Roman children; and a number of at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Lord blessed that child to be (Cynthia) Hilton and Leroy nieces and nephews. Thomas Eugene Cockerill, Nebo Baptist Church, 10331 adopted by Martha Ferguson (Vernell) Hilton of New Jersey; She was preceded in death age 42, died on Wednesday, Plowden Mill Road, Sumter, Gardner and the late Sammie and a host of nieces, nephews, by a son-in-law, Michael W. Jan. 4, 2017. with the Rev. Hazel Charles, Gardner. She ran the race that other relatives and friends. Baird Jr.; and eight siblings. Born in Manning, he was a pastor, officiating. Interment God set before her and leaped Funeral services will be Funeral services will be son of Caesar Eugene Cockerill will follow in Wells Cemetery. into the Father’s arms. She was held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday held at 3 p.m. on Monday at and Zara Ann Sanford Cock- The family will be receiving taught about the Lord at an at Grace Cathedral Ministries, the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens erill. He was employed with friends at the home, 4060 Re- early age and went on to accept 60 Oswego Highway, Sumter. Funeral Home Chapel with Carolina Truck lief Road, Alcolu. Jesus as her Savior and was The family is receiving rela- the Rev. Sammy Geddings, the Parts as a me- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. baptized at Rafting Creek Bap- tives and friends at the home, Rev. Larry Fraser and the chanic. Thomas Main St., Sumter, is in charge tist Church, where she served 356 Curtis Drive, Sumter. Rev. Pete Mixon officiating. was an avid of arrangements. as a member of the choir, Wake services will be held Burial will be in Bethel Bap- hunter and fish- Online memorials may be mime and junior usher. Court- from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the tist Church Cemetery. erman. He loved sent to the family at jobsmortu- ney graduated high school in John Wesley Williams Sr. Me- Grandsons will serve as spending time [email protected] or visit us on the 2010 from Our Lady of Mt. Car- morial Chapel, Williams Fu- pallbearers. with his family web at www.jobsmortuary.net. mel School, Baltimore, Mary- neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main The family will receive COCKERILL and friends and JOSHUA WAY BURGESS land. She attended South Caro- St., Sumter. friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on will be missed by lina State University from 2010 The remains will be place in Sunday at Elmore-Cannon- all who knew him. He attend- Joshua Way Burgess, 56, de- to 2012, majoring in nuclear en- the church at 1 p.m. Stephens Funeral Home and ed Providence Baptist Church. parted this life on Wednesday, gineering. In 2016, she began The procession will leave at other times at the home. Surviving in addition to his Jan. 4, 2017, at Palmetto her studies in the medical as- 1 p.m. from the home. The family would like to ex- parents are a son, Tyler Eu- Health Tuomey. sistance program at Virginia Burial will be in Evergreen press their sincere gratitude to gene Coker of Sumter; a broth- He was born on March 15, College in Columbia. Memorial Park. the many caregivers and staff er, Eddie Cockerill and his wife, 1960, in Sumter, a son of Mary Precious memories of Court- Services directed by the of Tuomey Hospice and Home Kristy, of Sumter; three sisters, Ham Burgess and the late ney will be cherished by her management and staff of Wil- Health, Amedisys Hospice, and Angie Cox, Crystal Gainey and Jacob Burgess. son, Ryan Stuckey Jr. of Rem- liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 Tri-County Hospice and Home her husband, Earl, and Casey The family will be receiving bert; her mother, Martha Fer- N. Main St., Sumter. Health for the compassionate Cockerill, all of Sumter; grand- friends at the home, 2130 Mc- guson Gardner of Rembert; Online memorial messages service they provided. mothers, Mae Cockerill and Crays Mills Road. birth mother, Brenda Scott of may be sent to the family at Memorials may be made to Glenda Hopkins; along with Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Eastover; her confidante, Ryan [email protected]. the Bethel Baptist Church numerous nieces and nephews; Main St., Sumter, is in charge Stuckey of Rembert; three sis- com. Visit us on the web at Cemetery Fund, 2401 Bethel and Zara’s fiancé, Ryan Reaves. of arrangements. ters, Elder Tracy (Elder Carl) www.WilliamsFuneralHo- Baptist Church, Sumter, SC He was preceded in death SUSIE MAE J. NELSON McLane of Belcamp, Maryland, meInc.com. 29154. by his grandfathers, Joe Cock- Bernadette (John) Salvage of EDDIE DEAN Elmore-Cannon-Stephens erill, Duain Sanford and Susie Mae Johnson Nelson, Essex, Maryland, and Candis Funeral Home and Crematori- Tommy Hopkins. widow of Hodges Nelson, de- Scott of Greenville; four broth- Eddie Dean, 62, of Allendale, um of Sumter is in charge of A funeral service will be parted this life on Sunday, ers, Charlie Weston, Edward died on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. the arrangements. held at 3 p.m. on Sunday in Jan. 1, 2017, at her residence. the Bullock Funeral Home She was born on May 24, Chapel with the Rev. Michael 1921, in Ambrose, Georgia, a Bowman and the Rev. Kenny daughter of the late Isiash Griffin officiating. Interment Johnson and Lucrettie Free- will follow in Providence Bap- man. tist Church cemetery. Public viewing will be held The family will receive from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today Mortuary. 2016-17 at Bullock Funeral Home. Mrs. Nelson will be placed in You may go to www.bullock- the church at 10 a.m. on Satur- DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF PHIL EDWARDS funeralhome.com and sign the day for viewing until the hour family’s guest book. of service. The family has chosen Bull- Funeral service will be held ock Funeral Home for the ar- at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Beth- rangements. el AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261 South, Wedgefield, with the pastor, the Rev. Larry Clark Sr., officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Me- morial Park. The family will be receiving HENRY LEE HARRIS friends at the home, 3300 Southern Hills Drive, Sumter. BISHOPVILLE — Henry Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Lee Harris, 78, of Bishopville, Main St., Sumter, is in charge Please Mail To: The Sumter Item/Fireside Fund Or Drop Off At The Item passed on Jan. 1, 2017. of arrangements. 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