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the revenue made since the rates were month per 2,000 gallons to $18.36 per creased significantly. County also approves increased in June 2016 during the 2,000 gallons. Council agreed to review revenues Sumter County Public Utilities Com- Sumter County Administrator Gary for both water systems after six temporary concrete mittee meeting on Tuesday. Mixon said both water systems are months of operating with the new Council voted to increase rates for making so little revenue at this time rates. and asphalt plants the Shiloh and Wedgefield water sys- that it would be best to keep the rates Mixon said the county is also look- tems in June in order to make the sys- as they are. He said council will re- ing to refinance four bonds amounting BY ADRIENNE SARVIS tems self-sustaining. view the water system revenues again to about $1.4 million that were issued [email protected] Base water rates for the Wedgefield during the upcoming budget process. years ago for improvements to the system were increased from $29 per After the rates were increased last, Wedgefield water system. Rates for the Shiloh and Wedgefield 6,000 gallons per month to $38 per a few customers receiving water ser- And, county council approved third water systems will remain the same 6,000 gallons, and rates for the Shiloh vices in Wedgefield made complaints after Sumter County Council reviewed system were increased from $17.17 per to council saying their bill had in- SEE COUNTY, PAGE A7

SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Implementing safeguards Situation puts workers, parents in tough spot

BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected]

Darlene Wilson is in a jam because of Sumter School District’s financial crisis. A substitute teacher in Sum- ter’s public schools for 20 years, she’s now unemployed with the district’s decision in mid-January to cut back 50 percent on substitute bud- gets. Wilson said she worked nearly every school day as a substitute until the Christmas break, but only worked three days in January WILSON and none since. Wilson was one of the more RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM than 300 residents in atten- Protestors hold signs asking for Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker to resign Monday night, while Lakewood High dance at Wilder Elementary School Student Body President Christian Compton speaks favorably for Baker. School on Monday night for the board of trustees’ meeting on the district debt situa- Consultant recommends changes to process to prevent unbudgeted hiring tion. “I relied on that money as BY BRUCE MILLS overspent by $6.2 million last fiscal 2015-16 BUDGET income,” Wilson said. [email protected] year, Allan’s report Monday revealed She says she and many 49 new positions were added in the WHAT WENT WRONG? other substitutes have been A revised hiring process that allows district for the 2015-16 school year that classified by the district as New hires not approved by the Finance the district’s finance department to en- were not approved in any way by the “on call as needed.” Department: sure no positions are added that aren’t finance department. According to his “I don’t know why they say budgeted for is the next critical step report, only 12 of the new positions 49 positions ($1.1 million) it’s ‘on call as needed,’ when the district is taking to rectify its finan- had budget funding to cover the costs Underbudgeted personnel categories: they are not going to call you cial crisis, says the finance consultant of their salaries and associated bene- Substitute salaries ($1.2 million) anyway,” Wilson said. “I who’s working with the district. fits. Bus drivers ($1.2 million) can’t draw unemployment Scott Allan made his remarks Mon- “The hiring process is a process that with this statement from the Maintenance ($531,709) day at the Sumter School Board of I’m reviewing, and one we are going to district because the unem- Trustees’ meeting at Wilder Elementa- put safeguards in place; so, anywhere Stipends/Supplements ($209,342) ployment office assumes I ry School on how he’s putting safe- along the line somebody can stop it,” To view Scott Allan’s financial report to the am employed with that state- guards in place to prevent overspend- Allan said. “One of the issues is I don’t board from Monday night, go to theitem.com ment.” ing on personnel. and it will be attached to this story. In his analysis of how the district SEE SAFEGUARDS, PAGE A7 SEE PUBLIC, PAGE A7 Woman chained in container says she was raped daily BY SEANNA ADCOX which authorities say helped them them hedge clippers and bottles of me. And then he raped me,” Brown said The Associated Press solve seven slayings in the area dat- water. He said he needed to get some- in episodes that aired this week. “He ing back 13 years. Police said Todd thing inside and came out a few min- would rape me twice a day, every day.” COLUMBIA — A South Carolina Kohlhepp, a real estate agent with his utes later shooting, Brown said. Kohlhepp, 45, faces murder, kidnap- woman who spent two months own firm until his arrest, killed He shot Charles Carver three times ping and weapon charges. He is not chained inside a large metal container Brown’s boyfriend, a couple missing in the chest, she said. He gagged charged with sexual assault. Spokes- says her captor raped her daily and who had been missing about two Brown and handcuffed her ankles men for the sheriff and prosecutor de- warned that if she ran or tried to hurt years and four people at a motorcycle and wrists. Kohlhepp took her to a clined to address the rape allegations him, she would die. shop in 2003. “pitch black,” 30-foot-long storage or whether more charges are forth- “He told me as long as I served my Brown said she and her boyfriend container nearby, chained her by the coming. His attorney did not return purpose, I was safe,” Kala Brown told had gone to Kohlhepp’s rural property neck in a back corner and raped her, messages. Phillip McGraw, the host of the televi- Aug. 31 to help him clear some under- she said. Police said Kohlhepp acknowledged sion show “Dr. Phil.” brush from trails. After the couple fol- He “let me know that if I tried to run, the grisly cold cases after authorities It was the first time she has talked lowed him to a two-story garage on he’d kill me. If I tried to hurt him, he’d granted him several requests, includ- publicly since her Nov. 3 rescue, the 95-acre property, Kohlhepp handed kill me. If I fought back, he would kill ing letting him speak to his mother.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS In addition to having established the ble odds, Catawba people managed to archive, which received the 2010 Bren- adapt and survive to the present day.” The story of the Catawba Indian Na- da McCallum national prize from the His lecture will discuss the Catawba, tion will be the topic at Monday’s American Folklore Society and the their history and also touch upon meeting of Sumter County Genealogi- 2014 Program Innovation Award from their enduring pottery tradition, the cal Society. Brent Burgin, who estab- the South Carolina Archival Associa- oldest continual ceramics tradition in lished the Native American Studies tion, Burgin also is archivist for the the continental United States. Archive at University of South Caroli- Archaeology Society of South Caroli- Sumter County Genealogical Society na Lancaster, will be the guest speak- na, a board member of Lancaster meets monthly from September er at the 7:30 p.m. meeting at Swan County Society for Historical Preser- through May. Visitors are welcome and Lake Presbyterian Church, 912 Hayn- vation and is an active member of the encouraged to attend. Admission is free sworth St. S.C. Archival Association, the Palmet- to the public, and refreshments will be Burgin said he had a long and suc- to Archives, Libraries and Museums served after the presentation. Interested cessful career in hotel operations but Council on Preservation and Katawba persons can join the society at the meet- found it unrewarding, so he went back Valley Land Trust. ing. Membership includes nine monthly to college at University of South Caro- Burgin noted the population of Ca- newsletters during the year and free use lina. Within seven years, he received a tawba Indians in 1700 was estimated to of Sumter County Genealogical Society Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Arts in be 8,000 to 10,000; a century later there Research Center. Annual dues are $30 library science, as well as a Certificate were only 120 remaining. He said, “The for an individual membership and $35 of Graduate Study with an archives story of the Catawba Indian Nation is for family. Readers can call the society’s and records management concentra- one of the greatest stories of survival research center for more information at BURGIN tion, all from USC. in American history. Against incredi- (803) 774-3901. Donate items for Showing their love Albany, Georgia, relief by 1 p.m. BY IVY MOORE [email protected]

Sumter United Ministries will continue accepting items needed by Alba- ny, Georgia, residents affected by the city’s Jan. 22 tornado until 1 p.m. today. Crisis Relief Coordinator Ed Venticinque said SUM “already has 10 pallets loaded onto the truck that we expect to go out on Thursday. Dona- tions have been a little lower than expected. We’ve extended the truck’s departure by one day to allow time for people to bring their donations to us.” The effort to help the Albany residents was initiated in order to repay them for their assistance to Sumter- ites affected by the disastrous October 2015 flood. He added that the people in Albany RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM were affected in a different way than During Monday’s Sumter School District Board of Trustees meeting, trustees Johnny Hilton and Linda Alston hold up a sheet those here. that displays hearts with each student’s fingerprint on it for each class in Manchester Elementary School. The school presented “There were two mobile home parks Alston with the sheet when she visited there recently. completely leveled by the tornado,” he said, “and a lot of people are still staying in shelters.” Items already packed include blan- kets, bedclothes and pillows, bath lin- ens, socks, flashlights, batteries, clean- Search for missing 80-year-old continues ing supplies and non-perishable prepared food, all of which are still need- Sumter County Sheriff’s ried about dogs in the area ed. Office is asking for help in bothering her two dogs “What we didn’t ask for that they locating Barbara Nave, and wanted to find the still need are brooms, rakes, dustpans who has not been seen at other dogs’ owners. Nave’s and work gloves,” Venticinque said. her home on South Tonda- two dogs were present at “We’ve got room for about two more leia Drive, near U.S. 521 her residence Tuesday. pallets on the truck.” South, for several days. On Tuesday, deputies Venticinque also reported that Sum- Nave is 80 and officers with South ter United Ministries’ collections were years old, 5 Carolina Department of further hampered by a theft last week. feet, 4 inches Natural Resources began “Someone cut the fence between the tall, weighs a search on Nave’s proper- American Legion and our office and 140 pounds ty. Nave’s son and wife stole two of our trucks,” he said. and has gray traveled to Sumter to as- “We’re hoping someone will spot the hair and sist in the search. trucks so we might get them back.” NAVE hazel eyes. PHOTO PROVIDED Officers used four-wheel- If you’d like to make a donation to Nave is also Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public ers and brought out a K-9 assist the Albany residents, you can deaf and in locating an 80-year-old woman missing from her Tondaleia unit in case Nave left her deliver needed items to Sumter United wears a Cochlear implant. Drive home, seen here along with her car, for several days. house in the past few days, Ministries, 36 Artillery Drive, until 1 Ken Bell, public infor- leaving a traceable scent p.m. today. The SUM truck will deliver mation officer with the seen since she left her her 20-acre property. trail. Nave was not found the relief supplies on Thursday. For sheriff’s officer, said Nave son’s house in Savannah, A deputy went to Nave’s during Tuesday’s search. more information, call SUM at (803) is employed with Conti- Georgia, to come back to house on Monday after- A press conference was 775-0757. nental Tires the Americas Sumter on Feb. 4. In the noon after speaking with held at Sumter County and teaches English to report, her son said he her son but no one was Sheriff’s office on Tuesday other employees as a sec- had not heard from his home. The officer reported afternoon. ond language. mother since the end of that Nave’s purse was in- If you have any informa- CORRECTIONS According to an incident last week. The son said he side the house and her ve- tion on Nave’s location, If you see a statement in error, contact the City report from the sheriff’s feared that his mother hicle was parked outside. call (803) 436-2000 or Crime Desk at 774-1226 or [email protected]. office, Nave has not been could be somewhere on Bell said Nave was wor- Stoppers at (803) 436-2718.

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posed new hires by the superinten- SAFEGUARDS dent as part of the organizational FROM PAGE A1 process. However, he also empha- sized that a little more than half think folks were really held ac- of the 49 new hires were added countable. … No position needs to outside the normal process with be included in the payroll until the Baker. finance staff has looked at it and He said he believed the finance said, ‘Yes, there is a budget here department needs to have that au- that’s legitimate.’ thority in hiring. Allan said some employees were “There has to be a place to say hired last school year and started to ‘no’ and to stop, and in my opinion work, but the paperwork had still — granted I am a finance person — not gone through the finance de- I think finance is the place where partment yet. that needs to be,” Allan said. That revised hiring process will Another major contributor to the include better communication be- extra $6 million in salaries that put tween the district’s finance depart- the district over budget last year ment and human resources. was underbudgeting overtime pay Allan’s analysis showed 23 of the for bus drivers, who also work in 49 new positions not authorized by schools as para-professionals, sub- the finance department in the year RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM stitute teachers and maintenance were actually approved by Superin- Sumter School Board members listen Monday to an exchange between board member staff. tendent Frank Baker, but appropri- Johnny Hilton, left, and Superintendent Frank Baker, second from right. Monday’s board meeting, which ate funding only covered 12 of them. included a three-hour executive ses- The other 26 new hires were not ap- Canty asked Allan if the finance de- other additional hires. sion behind closed doors, lasted proved by Baker. partment has any authority to reject Allan said to his understanding nearly 5½ hours before it concluded Board member the Rev. Ralph proposed additions from Baker or finance cannot say “no” on pro- at 11:25 p.m.

would be less costly to outside “I am here tonight because the fi- COUNTY companies because they would PUBLIC FROM PAGE A1 nancial report is to be made about FROM PAGE A1 have to cover the expense of set- how we got into this shape, and I ting up a temporary site. She said she hopes the district can want it firsthand and not from and final reading of a request to Council approved the amend- find some solutions to its debt someone else,” McCain said. “I have amend the county zoning and de- ment request 5 to 2 — Edens and dilemna and see a need to call the not formed an opinion yet, I just velopment ordinance to allow tem- Councilman Artie Baker voted in substitutes back in. want to hear the facts. That’s why I porary concrete and asphalt plants opposition. “It has to be a hardship on the am here.” as permitted uses in general com- In other news, council recog- teachers not being able to take a day Retired military member and mercial, light-industrial ware- nized the 2016 American Legion off here and there,” Wilson said. small business owner Michael Wal- house districts in the county dur- Law and Order recipients. James Smith has a child who is a ters was in attendance Monday being council’s regular meeting Chairman Jim McCain present- student at Alice Drive Middle cause he believes it’s time for Tuesday. ed a certificate and gift to Sgt. School. He’s concerned about class- change in the district. Councilman Charles Edens said Wesley Floyd of Sumter County room instruction in the current cri- “I think action should be taken,” he would oppose the amendment Sheriff’s Office as Deputy Sheriff sis. Walters said. “Realizing when the because some local asphalt and of the Year; Division Chief “As a parent of a child in the dis- system of the heirarchy is not in concrete business owners are op- Charles “Bud” Ivey of Sumter trict, I am here because I am contact, then you are destined to fall — posed to the amendment. He said Fire Department as Firefighter of cerned about what we are going to I think that’s the case today.” the amendment could harm local the year; Lt. Rhonda Pyle of Sum- do to fix the problem,” Smith said. He says he sees up close the chal- business owners because outside ter County Emergency Medical “And, I want to make sure it doesn’t lenges teachers in the district face. companies hired to work on proj- Services as Emergency Medical deter our children and my child.” “The structure we have in place ects in Sumter would not have to Technician of the Year; and Lt. A few elected officials were also in needs to be replaced,” Walters said. pay the long-term property taxes. Cynthia Kelly of Sumter-Lee Re- attendance Monday night. Sumter “As a business owner, I know when Vice Chairman Jimmy Byrd said gional Detention Center as Cor- County Council Chairman Jim Mc- certain things aren’t working prop- he does not think the amendment rectional Officer of the Year. Cain was one. erly we have to make changes.” AUCTION PART 2 Central Surveillance Security BILL’S ANTIQUES AND FURNITURE STORE Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at 10:00am 1107 N. Main St. • Sumter, SC 29150 Store Is Closing! Remaining Inventory to be Sold! Info, Pictures, & terms, at auctionzip.com (ID # 14336) State of art equipment with the new Matrix IR night vision High Def cameras from LT Security inc. No more fuzzy video clips when trying to identify intruders. Protected By Linked Free onsite estimates. Tribrid DVR that works with IP, analog and HD cameras. Commercial and Residential. Licensed Video Surveillance installations. 803-968-5115 View your home or business right from your phone or laptop anywhere in the world. www.odomauction.com Networking, Access, Card & Gate access, Audio installations LICENSED & INSURED SCAL #627 SCAF #4061 803-565-0986 www.facebook.com/surveillanceofsumterer THE NEW

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rdinary black peo- pects. That ple cannot afford to finding is go along with the consistent O liberal agenda that with a study calls for undermining police of 2,699 po- authority. That agenda lice killings makes for more black crime between victims. Let’s look at what 2013 and works and what doesn’t Walter 2015, con- work. Williams ducted by In 1990, New York City ad- John R. Lott opted the practice in which Jr. and Carl- its police officers might stop isle E. Moody of the Crime and question a pedestrian. Prevention Research Center, If there was suspicion, they showing that the odds of a would frisk the person for black suspect’s being killed weapons and other contra- by a black police officer band. This practice, well were consistently greater within the law, is known as than the odds of a black a Terry stop. After two de- suspect’s being killed by a cades of this proactive po- white officer. And little is lice pro- said about COMMENTARY gram, New ‘The primary victims cops killed. York City’s Mac Donald homicides are law-abiding black reports that fell from in 2013, 42 Seeking Sen. Graham’s over 2,200 percent of per year to people who must cop killers about 300. were black. Blacks were conduct their lives in Academic the major liberals and leadership on energy beneficia- fear. … The average civil rights ries of pro- spokespeople active polic- American does not make the ecently, I made the use the rule. Also, the federal trea- ing. Accord- claim that trip from South CRA to gut sury will lose millions in ing to Man- live this way and the dispro- Carolina to Wash- the BLM projected income. hattan Insti- portionate R ington, D.C., to ad- Natural I live by the Beatitudes, in- tute scholar would not tolerate it.’ number of vocate for the energy stew- Gas Waste cluding “blessed are the Heather blacks in ardship values of the South Reduction peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9), Mac Donald prison is a Carolina Christian Action Rule. On a and this, too, has implica- — author of result of rac- Council and the Baptist Ed- positive tions for our energy values. “The War on Cops” — see- ism. They ignore the fact ucational and Missionary Dr. James note, South Energy independence is a ing as black males are the that black criminal activity Convention of South Caroli- Carolina’s matter of national security. majority of New York City’s is many multiples of that of na. Specifically, I was ask- Blassingame U.S. Rep. Until we can find other viable homicide victims, more other racial groups. They ing Congress to uphold the Mark San- energy sources, we need to than 10,000 blacks are alive argue that differential im- Bureau of Land Manage- ford (SC-1) was one of the 11 ensure domestic natural gas today who would not be had prisonment of blacks is a re- ment Natural Gas Waste Re- House Republicans who resources last for future gen- it not been for proactive po- sult of the racist war on duction Rule. stood up for responsible en- erations. We can only main- licing. drugs. Mac Donald says that Because our state is far ergy stewardship by voting tain energy independence if The American Civil Liber- state prisons contain 88 per- away from most BLM lands, to uphold the rule. we steward what we have ties Union and other leftist cent of the nation’s prison this BLM Rule has not got- Now, it is up to the Senate wisely, rather than recklessly groups brought suit against population. Just 4 percent of ten much publicity here in to uphold the rule. Sen. Gra- allow it to leak, vent and dis- proactive policing. A U.S. Dis- state prisoners are incarcer- South Carolina. However, ham is proving to be an in- appear into thin air. trict Court judge ruled that ated for drug possession. She anyone who cares about con- dependent thinker who will Throughout the Bible, New York City’s “stop and argues that if drug offenders serving the gifts of God’s not jump on President there is a moral imperative frisk” policy violated the 14th were removed from the na- creation, responsible fiscal Trump’s anti-regulation to care for the most vulner- Amendment’s promise of tion’s prisons, the black in- stewardship, public health bandwagon without able. When those who are equal protection because carceration rate would go and climate change should thoughtful consideration of living closest to the sources black and Hispanic people down from about 37.6 percent know this is a moral issue of what is best for our country. of methane pollution get were subject to stops and to 37.4 percent. The vast ma- national concern. The rule I urge people of faith in our harmed, it is religious com- searches at a higher rate than jority of blacks in prison are requires oil and gas opera- state to join me in sharing munities that respond: with whites. But the higher rate there because of violent tions on public and tribal their perspectives on re- pastoral care, health care was justified. Mac Donald crime — and mostly against lands to conserve methane, sponsible energy steward- and, unfortunately, with fu- points out that while blacks black people. which is the primary ingre- ship with Sen. Graham. nerals we must conduct for are 23 percent of New York That brings us to the most dient in natural gas. The As a Christian, I believe community members we City’s population, they are re- tragic aspect of black crime. rule requires companies to that “The Earth is the lose to preventable asthma sponsible for 75 percent of The primary victims are use proven technologies to Lord’s, and all that is in it” and cancer. shootings and 70 percent of law-abiding black people plug leaks and capture ex- (Psalms 24:1). If all belongs Lastly, climate change is robberies. Whites are 34 per- who must conduct their cess methane to sell it, in- to God, it is immoral to ex- being felt first and worst by cent of the population of New lives in fear. Some parents stead of vent and flare it ir- ploit and waste it. All of cre- the most vulnerable among York City. They are responsi- serve their children meals retrievably into the atmo- ation is a gift from God, in- us. We in South Carolina ble for less than 2 percent of on the floor and sometimes sphere. The Senate is consid- cluding the methane that have already suffered ex- shootings and 4 percent of put them to sleep in bath- ering using its authority gives us natural gas. Natu- treme flooding because of robberies. If you’re trying to tubs so as to avoid stray under the Congressional Re- ral gas is an irreplaceable climate damage such as ris- prevent shootings and rob- bullets. The average Ameri- view Act to irreversibly de- fossil fuel resource. When a ing sea levels and more ex- beries, whom are you going to can does not live this way stroy the rule and prevent limited natural resource treme storms. Other coun- focus most attention on, and would not tolerate it. any substantially similar like methane is wasted until tries like the Philippines blacks or whites? And that includes the white rule from being issued by it becomes scarce, it is the and Madagascar feel it In 2015, 986 people were liberals who support and the BLM. Rolling back this poorest among us who will worse. While reducing our shot and killed by police. Of make excuses for criminals. rule would be a disaster for suffer the most and be climate impact may not be that number, 495 were white Plain decency mandates our country. forced to go without. the rule’s primary goal, it is (50 percent), and 258 were that we come to the aid of While in D.C., I met with Because it all belongs to an important effect. We black (26 percent). Liberals millions of law-abiding peo- the offices of Sen. Lindsey God, we are called to justly have a moral responsibility portray shootings by police ple under siege. For their Graham, Sen. Tim Scott and share the gifts of God’s cre- to cut dangerous methane as racist attacks on blacks. part, black people should Rep. James Clyburn. I also ation. U.S. public lands be- gas emissions. To solve this problem, they stop being pawns for white had the opportunity to long to all of us, and the Sen. Graham, please up- want police departments to liberals and support the po- share a Christian perspec- gifts therein should enrich hold our energy values. hire more black police offi- lice who are trying to pro- tive on energy stewardship us all. Oil and gas opera- cers. It turns out that the tect them. with the Democrats of the tions on public lands pay Rev. Dr. James Blassingame U.S. Justice Department has U.S. House Natural Resourc- taxes on the natural gas is president of the Baptist found that black police offi- Walter E. Williams is a pro- es Committee when I testi- they sell, and our country Educational and Missionary cers in San Francisco and fessor of economics at George fied in a hearing. Two days needs the money. State bud- Convention of South Caroli- Philadelphia are likelier Mason University. after my visit, I was disap- gets for schools, roads and na and a board member of than whites to shoot and pointed that the House libraries are imperiled by the South Carolina Chris- use force against black sus- © 2017 creators.com voted by a 20-vote margin to the potential gutting of this tian Action Council.

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WORK TO PROMOTE DIGNITY AND find evidence that Trump is not dis- leaders in the black community who I have recommitted myself to orga- INTEGRITY OF AMERICA playing the temperament needed to are not aligned with his policies be- nize and coalesce with organizations govern at home nor represent our na- cause diverse voices are needed at and individuals who are sincere I used to go to bed at night and tion well abroad. For example: It is the table, not just sycophants. about protecting the rights of the arise being relatively sure that my indicative of a lack of decorum to Dignity should be a hallmark of least of these. world would not be in a state of dis- refer to a judge as a so-called judge presidential decorum. Using the re- I know that you have talents and array upon awakening. Now, howev- because Trump does not like the cent prayer breakfast to ask for at- resources to offer in the fight to pro- er, due in part to the ascension of judge’s ruling. It is not acceptable for tendees to pray for better ratings for tect and defend the values of our na- power of Donald John Trump, I fre- Trump to refer to some Mexicans as Arnold Schwarzenegger of The Ap- tion. I will not attempt to delineate quently awaken to knowledge of yet tough hombres in negotiations with prentice is a glaring lack of decorum. the organizations with whom you another political storm or potential Mexican officials. Further, it is not When friends bemoan the current should align nor the methods you international crisis. reassuring to the black community political reality, I point them to pro- should use, for diversity of thought I read of Trump’s Executive Orders that the president is seemingly oblivi- active means of repairing and build- and talent contributes to our great- that threaten the environment, poten- ous to the fact that Frederick Doug- ing. I will do my part to ensure that ness. tially disrupt health care and malign lass is no longer living. the dignity and integrity of this al- BEVERLY DIANE FRIERSON Muslims. I also read his tweets and Trump must learn to dialogue with ready great nation is not destroyed. Columbia A10 | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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PREP BASKETBALL Valentine’s Day victory FCS girls, LMA Crestwood girls rip Colleton County to earn berth in 2nd round boys claim region

BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item tourney titles As the 4A girls basketball state BY PATRICK ENZOR playoffs opened on Valentine’s Special to The Sumter Item Day, the Crestwood High School varsity girls basketball team gave The varsity girls teams from Florence Chris- head coach Tony Wilson the gift tian and Wilson Hall were co-champions of that every coach of a higher-seed- SCISA Region II-3A in the regular season. They ed team playing in the first round split their two regular season games. likes to see — a running clock in Needless to say, there was a great familiarity the second half. with each other in the region tournament The Lady Knights, who entered championship game at Sumter Civic Center on the playoffs as Region VI champs Tuesday. That bore out as the teams struggled and a No. 1 seed, got off to a fast on offense, but FC was able to go 17-for-20 the start against Region VIII No. 4 free throw line to pull out a 38-33 victory that seed Colleton County, building a featured five ties and six lead changes in the 22-1 lead after one quarter and final quarter. cruised into the second round The Laurence Manning Academy boys team with a 57-16 victory Tuesday at continued its dominance over the region with a The Castle. 80-35 victory over Wilson Hall in the boys Crestwood’s lead was 37-8 at the championship game. half, with reserves seeing a good The Lady Barons trailed 4-3 after one quarter bit of playing time before the and 12-9 at halftime as neither offense could break. The Lady Knights starters break the opposing defense. The teams com- took the floor to open the second bined for 22 turnovers in the first half. half before once again giving way “We know each other real well and know to the reserves down the stretch. what each other are going to do,” said Wilson The lead peaked at 44, 55-11, be- Hall head coach Glen Rector, whose team fell to fore the Lady Cougars were able 18-6. “They came out with a wrinkle early with to close on a 5-2 run. a box-and-one. We just weren’t attacking offen- “We saw film on Colleton Coun- sively at the time.” ty and we felt like we could do Over a 90-second spurt in the third quarter, some things to throw them off,” however, Wilson Hall went on a 9-0 run thanks said Wilson, whose team ran its to Maddie Elmore. record to 22-2 and will face either either North Myrtle Beach or Or- SEE TITLES, PAGE B3 angeburg-Wilkinson on Friday at home. “But also, not taking away from what we did tonight, they RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM had some injuries coming into to- Crestwood’s Sedajah Rembert (20) drives around Colleton County’s Omari night and their girls fought hard. Kirkland (3) for a shot during the Lady Knights’ 57-16 first-round victory on SCHSL STATE PLAYOFFS We’ve just got to continue to play Tuesday at The Castle. TUESDAY TODAY Boys Boys at a high level because the next Loris 71, Manning 58 Spring Valley at Sumter, 7 round is going to get even tough- break layups. Whitfield closed night,” Wilson said. “She was un- Scott’s Branch 57, Creek p.m. Bridge 48 Hilton Head at Lakewood, er. We just wanted to come in, with 15 points, seven rebounds, selfish and didn’t look to score a Creek Bridge at Scott’s 6 p.m. even though we won by a large three assists and one steal while lot tonight because what we were Branch Beaufort at Crestwood, 7 East Clarendon 55, Low- p.m. margin, to work on our stuff and Saunders added seven points, doing against their zone, we run a country Leadership 43 Liberty at Lee Central, 6 continue to improve.” three assists and two rebounds. good zone offense that requires p.m. Girls Jah’Che Whitfield and Tyanna “We just found out today that the ball to move around quite Crestwood 57, Colleton THURSDAY Saunders spearheaded Crest- Tyanna made the North-South well. I’m proud of the way the County 16 Girls Lakewood 40, Hilton Head Manning at Swansea, 7 wood’s first-team offensive efforts all-star team, so I’m so proud of Island 38 p.m. on a night when most of the Lady that and I was so pleased with the Lee Central 36, Southside Scott’s Branch at East Christian 25 Clarendon, 7 p.m. Knights’ points came on fast- way she came out and played to- SEE VICTORY, PAGE B3

USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL UConn defeats No. 6 USC for 100th straight victory

BY DOUG FEINBERG 100-win streak isn’t theirs, but want to focus on trying to do AP Basketball Writer if they win a national champi- that instead of worrying onship — that’s all theirs. about the other stuff.” STORRS, Conn. — Add 100 “That means a lot more if The current group of Hus- consecutive wins to the we’re able to do that down the kies (25-0) had to work for this UConn Huskies’ long list of road.” win. South Carolina (21-3) milestones. Getting No. 100 was a little used its stellar interior game Given UConn’s glitzier num- tougher than many of the pre- of A’ja Wilson and Alaina bers linked to national cham- vious 99, which UConn won Coates to take a 29-28 advan- pionships, 11 titles and count- by an average 38.7 points. tage late in the first half. The ing, it may seem ho-hum with Gabby Williams scored a ca- Huskies responded scoring no added significance. Geno reer-high 26 points and Na- the final seven points before Auriemma’s squad already pheesa Collier added 18 to the break. Collier and Wil- owns the longest winning help the top-ranked Huskies liams had all of them, includ- streak in Division I college beat No. 6 South Carolina ing a steal and layup by Col- basketball history. UConn 66-55 on Monday night in front lier with 3 seconds left that beat its own record of 90 con- of a sellout crowd of 10,167 made it 35-29. secutive wins earlier this sea- that included past greats Sue “They are opportunistic,” son with little fanfare. Bird, Maya Moore, Tina South Carolina coach Dawn “I hope we can focus on the Charles and Breanna Stewart, Staley said. “They wait for season and what’s coming up who helped the Huskies to the you to make the mistakes and next and whatever’s in store first 75 wins of this streak. don’t foul a whole lot. ... You for this team,” Auriemma “They carried the torch have to execute it for 40 min- said. “Let’s get it over with across the finish line to 100,” utes, if you don’t they’ll make THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and move onto the next thing Auriemma said. “If it’s a you pay.” South Carolina’s Alaina Coates, center, pulls down a rebound between which is more important in relay, they took the last baton Connecticut’s Napheesa Collier and Gabby Williams, right, in the first the big scheme of things for to 100. If we win a national half of the Gamecocks’ 65-55 loss on Monday in Storrs, Connecticut. these players anyway. This championship, it’s all theirs. I SEE USC, PAGE B4

PRO BASEBALL First workouts underway for major league pitchers and catchers

BY NOAH TRISTER teams with their first David Ortiz since the Red Sox signed there’s some injury news on the first AP Baseball Writer scheduled workouts for him in January 2003, but Big Papi’s re- day. Baltimore manager Buck Showal- pitchers and catchers tirement may not be too big a blow to ter said right-hander Chris Tillman LAKELAND, Fla. — Even for an ac- Tuesday. a team that added star left-hander had a platelet-rich plasma injection on complished veteran like Justin Ver- As major leaguers took Chris Sale. his right shoulder and won’t start the lander, the start of spring training can the field in Florida and Over in Arizona, the Cleveland Indi- season until April 7 at the earliest. be special. Arizona, that familiar ans began preparing to defend their The Kansas City Royals said left- “I usually sleep pretty well. I woke VERLANDER sound of balls popping American League title. Cleveland won hander Brian Flynn broke a rib and up early today,” the Detroit ace said into mitts served as a re- the AL Central by eight games last had three minor vertebrae fractures Tuesday. “On one hand, you want to minder that in baseball at least, win- year and made it to the World Series in a bizarre offseason injury. Flynn is appreciate everything as much as you ter is finally over. before losing to the Chicago Cubs in expected to miss two months after fall- can. It’s not such a whirlwind any- While Verlander and the Tigers seven games. ing through a barn roof at his Oklaho- more — you kind of know what to ex- went through their routine at their “This time of year, everyone is at ma residence. pect. But in the same aspect, every day newly renovated facility in Lakeland, glass half full,” Indians manager The Royals and Miami Marlins is pretty much the same thing I’ve the Boston Red Sox were about 115 Terry Francona said. “We have good begin this season with heavy hearts done for 12 years, so it also starts miles to the south, holding their first reason to be.” going faster.” workout of the post-Papi era. Hopes are always high at the start of Verlander’s Tigers were among 15 It’s Boston’s first season without spring training, but occasionally SEE WORKOUTS, PAGE B4 B2 | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

Drew Beckie and Michael O’Sullivan. National Women’s Soccer League RECRUITING SCOREBOARD CHICAGO RED STARS — Traded an international roster spot to Orlando for TV, RADIO a 2018 second-round draft pick. COLLEGE TODAY SOUTH CAROLINA — Promoted Rob- Byrnes WR Gregory may join 11 a.m. – Professional Tennis: ABN bie Liles to director of football opera- AMRO World Tournament Early- tions. Named Matt Lindsey director Round Matches from Rotterdam, of player personnel and Corey Miller Netherlands (TENNIS). assistant strength and conditioning 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA coach. Champions League Round-of-16 First BIG TEN CONFERENCE — Suspended good friend Bentley at USC Leg Match – Bayern Munich vs. Arse- Ohio State hockey player Josh Healey nal (FOX SPORTS 1). two games for receiving a major pen- 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA alty for contact to the head and a ide receiver Demarcus Grego- Cleveland and OL Tra- Champions League Round-of-16 First game misconduct during a Feb. 11 Leg Match – Napoli vs. Real Madrid game against Minnesota. ry of Byrnes will be one of the monda Moore (6-6, 330) of (FOX SPORTS 2). NORTH CAROLINA STATE — Named state’s leading prospects in the Independence CC, Kan- 6 p.m. – College Basketball: LIU Kevin Patrick defensive line coach. 2018 class coming off a season sas. He’s a former Okla- (Brooklyn) at St. Francis (N.Y.) (CBS W SPORTS NETWORK). of 61 catches for 800 yards and seven touch- homa State signee and 6 p.m. – College Basketball: George NBA STANDINGS downs. will graduate in Decem- Washington at Davidson (TIME WAR- The Associated Press NER 1250). South Carolina is one of his offers and ber. 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk EASTERN CONFERENCE (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). he’s been friends with Gamecock quarter- Punter Joe Doyle of 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Xavier ATLANTIC DIVISION back Jake Bentley since middle school. Knoxville committed to at Providence (FOX SPORTS 1). W L Pct GB Phil Kornblut 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Arkan- Boston 36 19 .655 — It’s Bentley’s presence and the progress Tennessee on Friday. He sas at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK, Toronto 32 23 .582 4 the offense made when he became quar- RECRUITING had a walk-on offer from WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKT-FM 107.5, New York 23 33 .411 13½ WDXY-AM 1240). Philadelphia 21 34 .382 15 terback the second half of last season that CORNER USC and had planned to 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Indiana at Brooklyn 9 46 .164 27 impressed Gregory about the Gamecocks visit this weekend but he Cleveland (ESPN). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Temple at SOUTHEAST DIVISION and has him thinking of one day joining said he is no longer tak- East Carolina (ESPNEWS). W L Pct GB his old friend. ing visits and is set with the Vols. 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Iowa State Washington 33 21 .611 — at Kanas State (ESPN2). Atlanta 32 23 .582 1½ “They want to keep all the good in state DE Xavier Thomas of IMG Academy 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Cincinnati Charlotte 24 31 .436 9½ at South Florida (ESPNU). Miami 24 32 .429 10 guys in the state and I’m one of the guys said he plans to visit USC again soon. 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Orlando 21 36 .368 13½ that can help they build up the program,” The Gamecocks have a junior day on Texas Christian at Oklahoma State CENTRAL DIVISION said Gregory of what he hears from Feb. 25. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). W L Pct GB 7:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte Cleveland 37 16 .698 — Gamecock recruiter Bobby Bentley. “They at Toronto (FOX SPORTS SOUTH- Indiana 29 26 .527 9 are a good school and I’m really looking CLEMSON AND USC EAST). Chicago 26 29 .473 12 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Creighton Detroit 26 30 .464 12½ into them, but I’m open to anything. I feel DL Kelijah Brown (6-3, 310) of Saluda at Seton Hall (CBS SPORTS NET- Milwaukee 24 30 .444 13½ WORK). like they are headed in the right direction. made an unofficial visit to Wake Forest re- 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: St. Louis at De- WESTERN CONFERENCE They’ve definitely got the talent around cently and the Demon Deacons stand as his troit (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Tulane at SOUTHWEST DIVISION and I feel like in a couple of years they are early favorite thought by not a very big Southern Methodist (TIME WARNER W L Pct GB going to do something big.” margin at this point. He also likes USC and 1250). San Antonio 42 13 .764 — 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: St. Houston 40 17 .702 3 Gregory is not sure if he’ll attend USC’s Virginia Tech. John’s at Butler (FOX SPORTS 1). Memphis 34 23 .596 9 junior day later this month. He went to Brown went to Wake Forest for a game 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Ala- Dallas 22 33 .400 20 bama at Missouri (SEC NETWORK). New Orleans 22 34 .393 20½ Kentucky in January. He also has offers last season. He also visited USC and East 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Duke at NORTHWEST DIVISION from N.C. State, North Carolina, Wake Carolina for games. And he visited Virginia Virginia (ESPN2). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Oklahoma W L Pct GB Forest, Mississippi State, West Virginia, Tech unofficially last month. Utah 34 22 .607 — State at Texas Christian (ESPNU). Marshall and Cincinnati. Gregory said As for the Gamecocks, Brown said they 9 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Women’s Austra- Oklahoma City 31 25 .554 3 lian Open First Round from Adelaide, Denver 25 30 .455 8½ he’d like to make his commitment deci- also are coming at him hard. Brown said Portland 23 32 .418 10½ Australia (GOLF). sion this summer. he will attend USC’s next junior day Feb. 9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: New York Minnesota 21 34 .382 12½ at Oklahoma City (ESPN). PACIFIC DIVISION Georgia Military JC has provided USC 25. 10 p.m. – College Basketball: San W L Pct GB with several quality players over the years, He said he’s also getting interest from Diego State at Utah State (CBS Golden State 46 9 .836 — SPORTS NETWORK). L.A. Clippers 34 21 .618 12 and on Tuesday the Gamecocks were the Clemson, Georgia, Florida, Penn State, 10 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexi- Sacramento 23 32 .418 23 first to offer another up-and-comer from can League Match – Merida vs. Gua- L.A. Lakers 19 37 .339 27½ North Carolina and Coastal Carolina. He is dalajara (UNIVISION). Phoenix 17 39 .304 29½ Bert Williams’ program in DE Jabari Ellis graduating early so his decision will come 10:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Florida at San Jose (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). MONDAY’S GAMES (6-feet-5-inches, 285 pounds) who is a prod- relatively early as well. 5 a.m. – Professional Tennis: ABN Philadelphia 105, Charlotte 99 uct of Lake Marion. Brown said he had about 50 tackles and AMRO World Tournament Early- San Antonio 110, Indiana 106 Round Matches from Rotterdam, Memphis 112, Brooklyn 103 “I was extremely happy, more excited,” 10 sacks last season. Netherlands (TENNIS). Orlando 116, Miami 107 Ellis said. “This is my first offer. Playing Lewisville DL Josh Belk, who was ex- Milwaukee 102, Detroit 89 Washington 120, Oklahoma City 98 JUCO ball is tough, but now I know I have pected to carry out a long recruiting battle TRANSACTIONS Boston 111, Dallas 98 a place to go. They said they like my speed between Clemson and USC, cut all of that The Associated Press Denver 132, Golden State 110 L.A. Clippers 88, Utah 72 for a guy my size and I would make a great short last month with a commitment to the BASEBALL New Orleans 110, Phoenix 108 three technique (defensive lineman). Being Tigers. American League Atlanta 109, Portland 104, OT from South Carolina, staying home does USC also was working him hard and had CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with LHP Chris Narveson on a TUESDAY’S GAMES play a part. It’s definitely something to con- in him for several visits as well. The Game- minor league contract. Cleveland at Minnesota, 8 p.m. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Designated RHP Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m. sider.” cocks are continuing to recruit Belk but at Eddie Gamboa for assignment. Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Ellis said he will get to USC for a prac- this point those efforts appear to be fruit- Agreed to terms with RHP Nathan Eovaldi on a one-year contract. TODAY’S GAMES tice this spring. He said Miami also is re- less. National League Indiana at Cleveland, 7 p.m. cruiting him hard at the moment. He is on “They just asked me why and stuff like CHICAGO CUBS — Assigned LHP San Antonio at Orlando, 7 p.m. David Rollins outright to Iowa (PCL). Charlotte at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. track to graduate in December. that,” Belk said adding he’s 100 percent Named Ann Weiser vice president of Dallas at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. As a freshman last season, Ellis recorded with his Clemson commitment and his human resources. Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. CINCINNATI REDS — Claimed RHP Philadelphia at Boston, 7:30 p.m. 14 tackles with four tackles for loss and one only planned visits are to Clemson for Nefi Ogando off waivers from Pitts- Miami at Houston, 8 p.m. sack. spring practice and the spring game. burgh. Placed RHP Homer Bailey on New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m. the 60-day DL. L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 9 p.m. RB Caleb Johnson of Cordova, Tennes- DE Stephon Wynn Jr. of IMG Academy NEW YORK METS — Sent INF Ty Kelly Minnesota at Denver, 9 p.m. see, visited USC last season for the Western picked up an offer from Miami. He also has outright to Las Vegas (PCL). Portland at Utah, 9 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Agreed to New York at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Carolina game and met up with running Clemson and USC offers. terms with RHP David Hernandez on Atlanta at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. backs coach and recruiter Bobby Bentley. DB Kyler McMichael of Dublin, Georgia, a minor league contract. Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 American Association p.m. A few weeks later, Johnson said he was was offered by Ohio State. USC and Clem- LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed C Al- given a verbal offer from Bentley which he son also have offered. fonso Reda. THURSDAY’S GAMES WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed RHP Washington at Indiana, 7 p.m. hopes will become an official offer when he Ryan Chaffee. Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. attends a camp in Columbia the first week CLEMSON Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES — Released OF FRIDAY’S GAMES of June. DE KJ Henry of Clemmons, N.C., told Asif Shah and INF William Salas. No games scheduled ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed C Johnson said he liked the looks of the 247Sports he is working on his shot list Alex Herceg. SATURDAY’S GAMES Gamecock offense and can succeed in the I- and three schools that will be on it are SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Signed No games scheduled RHP Tyler Herr. formation or the spread. The game he at- Clemson, Auburn and Ohio State. TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES — Signed SUNDAY’S GAME tended was the one Rico Dowdle rushed for OL Nana Asiedu of Stafford, Virginia, RHP Angel Rincon. Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference at New Orleans, LA, 8:30 226 yards. dropped his top ten list of Clemson, Penn BASKETBALL p.m. Johnson said he last talked with Bentley State, Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, Flori- National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Traded C about a month ago. Johnson is going to da, Virginia Tech, LSU, Michigan and Chris Andersen and cash to Char- NHL STANDINGS Mississippi State for a junior day Feb. 18. North Carolina. Southern Cal offered him lotte for a protected 2017 second- The Associated Press round draft pick. He’s also talking with Kentucky, Arkansas last week. DENVER NUGGETS — Traded C Jusuf EASTERN CONFERENCE and Memphis. Last season Johnson was a Clemson offered OL Max Wray (6-6, 282) Nurkic and a 2017 first-round draft pick to Portland for C Mason Plum- ATLANTIC DIVISION semi-finalist for a Mr. Football Award in of Franklin, Tennessee, a Georgia commit, lee, a 2018 second-round draft pick GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tennessee. He rushed for 2,098 yards and LB Payton Wilson of Hillsborough, N.C., and cash. Montreal 58 31 19 8 70 165 150 NBA Gatorade League Ottawa 53 29 18 6 64 143 143 24 touchdowns. and brothers DE Justin Ademilola and DL NBAGL — Announced it has been re- Boston 58 29 23 6 64 157 155 McCormick RB Mataeo Durant recently Jayson Ademilola of Jersey City, N.J. Both named from NBA Development Toronto 54 25 18 11 61 165 161 League beginning next season. Florida 54 24 20 10 58 134 153 was in touch with USC but has not received are Notre Dame commits. Tampa Bay 56 25 24 7 57 154 160 FOOTBALL Buffalo 56 23 23 10 56 138 159 an offer from the Gamecocks. He said Bent- Clemson target OL Richard Gouraige Jr. National Football League Detroit 56 22 24 10 54 141 169 ley invited him to attend one of the Game- of Tampa, Florida, picked up a Virginia BALTIMORE RAVENS — Named Chris METROPOLITAN DIVISION cocks’ spring practices, and he plans to go Tech offer. Hewitt secondary coach. Promoted GP W L OT Pts GF GA defensive assistant Mike Macdon- Washington 56 39 11 6 84 192 121 to one. As for other visits, Durant said he’s Clemson target OL Jackson Carman of ald to defensive backs coach, de- Pittsburgh 54 34 13 7 75 193 155 going to Coastal Carolina and Appalachian Fairfield, Ohio, visited Ohio State on Sat- fensive coaching assistant Drew Columbus 55 35 15 5 75 177 136 Wilkins to assistant defensive line N.Y. Rangers 56 37 18 1 75 192 147 State soon. He visited Wake Forest recently urday and another target, TE Mustapha coach and assistant strength and Philadelphia 56 27 22 7 61 147 168 and received an offer from the Demon Dea- Muhammad of Missouri City, Texas, visit- conditioning coach Juney Barnett N.Y. Islanders 54 25 19 10 60 161 158 to strength and conditioning New Jersey 55 23 22 10 56 128 157 cons, so he is planning to visit again to ed Oklahoma State. coach. Carolina 53 24 22 7 55 140 156 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Named watch a spring practice. Durant said he Clemson target LB Teradja Mitchell of Skyler Fulton offensive assistant, An- WESTERN CONFERENCE routinely communicates with the coaching Virginia Beach plans to visit Georgia this thony Perkins assistant to the head coach, Alex Smith pro scout, Danny CENTRAL DIVISION staffs from Florida State, Indiana, Notre weekend. Breyer defensive assistant and Zack GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dame, Georgia Southern, Appalachian Grossi offfensive quality control Minnesota 55 37 12 6 80 187 129 BASKETBALL coach. Chicago 57 35 17 5 75 166 147 State and Tennessee. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Promoted St. Louis 56 29 22 5 63 161 165 USC is the first offer for TE Katerian Zion Williamson (6-6) of Spartanburg Day Brad Childress to assistant head Nashville 56 27 21 8 62 158 151 coach. Named Matt Nagy offensive Dallas 57 22 25 10 54 158 182 Legrone of Atlanta. Legrone visited USC was at USC’s recent game against Georgia coordinator, Winnipeg 58 25 29 4 54 166 185 last month. He’s also been to Georgia and and met with head coach Frank Martin NEW YORK GIANTS — Released WR Colorado 53 15 36 2 32 107 181 Victor Cruz and RB Rashad Jennings. PACIFIC DIVISION Troy. He’s also getting interest from Geor- after the Gamecocks’ narrow victory. Wil- SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Named GP W L OT Pts GF GA gia State. liamson also visited Clemson for the Virgin- Mike McDaniel run game specialist, San Jose 57 34 18 5 73 156 135 Mike LaFleur wide receivers coach Anaheim 57 29 18 10 68 151 147 Ridge View DL Damion Daley visited ia game and he got some face to face time and Taylor Embree offensive quality Edmonton 56 29 19 8 66 157 146 USC a few weeks ago and has spoken with with Tigers’ head coach Brad Brownell. control coach. Los Angeles 55 28 23 4 60 138 136 WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Named Calgary 57 28 26 3 59 149 164 head coach Will Muschamp, defensive line So, it’s clear the coaches of the state’s top Cannon Matthews defensive quality Vancouver 56 25 25 6 56 135 160 coach Lance Thompson and new offensive two programs are playing the state pride control coach. Arizona 54 19 28 7 45 129 169 Canadian Football League line coach Eric Wolford. card with Williamson, and why wouldn’t WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed NOTE: Two points for a win, one point He said if USC offered, the school would they after seeing a steady stream of top OL Sukh Chungh to a contract exten- for overtime loss. sion through the 2018 season. be one of his favorites because it is close prospects leave the state. MONDAY’S GAMES to home. His brother, who has been at Williamson also went to Kentucky this HOCKEY N.Y. Rangers 3, Columbus 2 National Hockey League Arizona 5, Calgary 0 Georgia Military JC, signed with USC ear- season for the Kansas game and he actually DETROIT RED WINGS — Reassigned F lier this month. Daley has offers from Cin- took in Wofford’s game this past Saturday. Dylan Sadowy to Grand Rapids (AHL) TUESDAY’S GAMES from Toledo (ECHL). Vancouver at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. cinnati and Georgia State. He recently vis- He is looking to trim his long list of offers NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Activated D Colorado at New Jersey, 7 p.m. ited North Carolina and will visit Wake to his short list by the end of the summer, Jon Merrill from injured reserve. N.Y. Islanders at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. ST. LOUIS BLUES — Placed F Paul Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Forest and Appalachian State. He does not and as of now he does not expect to sign Stastny on injured reserve. Dallas at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. have a favorite as of now. until the spring period of 2018. There are no WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reas- Anaheim at Minnesota, 8 p.m. signed G Joe Cannata from Hershey Arizona at Edmonton, 9 p.m. USC offered OL Jerome Carvin (6-5, 310) current favorites. (AHL) to South Carolina (ECHL). WINNIPEG JETS — Placed G Ondrej TODAY’S GAMES of Cordova, Tennessee. Carvin said he Williamson said he will return to Spartan- Pavelec on injured reserve, retroac- Toronto at Columbus, 7 p.m. might visit for the spring game. burg Day for his senior season where he tive to Feb. 7. Recalled D Julian Mel- St. Louis at Detroit, 8 p.m. chiori from Manitoba (AHL). Philadelphia at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. He also has offers from Kentucky, Mem- hopes there will be a more national sched- NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Assigned F Florida at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. phis, Missouri and others. He recently vis- ule for his team compared to this season. Pontus Aberg and G Juuse Saros to Milwaukee (AHL). Recalled G Marek THURSDAY’S GAMES ited Kentucky. Kaiden Rice (6-6) of Ridge View and Tariq Mazanec from Milwaukee. Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. USC also offered OL Nicholas Petit- Simmons (6-2) of Keenan committed to The American Hockey League N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. GRAND RAPID GRIFFINS — Assigned F Ottawa at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Frere (6-6, 260) of Tampa, Florida. Some of Citadel. Mike Borkowski to Toledo (ECHL). Colorado at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. his other offers are Alabama Auburn, Clemson offered 6-9 2019 Armando Bacot Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. OLYMPIC SPORTS Vancouver at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre of Richmond, Virginia. USA SWIMMING — Announced the Philadelphia at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Dame, Penn State and Ole Miss. Bacot also has offers from Florida State, retirement of national team director Arizona at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Frank Busch, effective Sept. 1. USC also offered DB Gurvan Hall of Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Miami, Wake FRIDAY’S GAMES West Palm Beach, Florida, and DE Thom- Forest and James Madison. He has been to SOCCER Pittsburgh at Columbus, 7 p.m. North American Soccer League Colorado at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. as Booker of Baltimore, both of whom Virginia and was scheduled to visit Duke JACKSONVILLE ARMADA — Signed Ds Florida at Anaheim, 10 p.m. have a Clemson offer, DE Tyreke Smith of this past Saturday. 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AREA ROUNDUP Lady Gators knock off Hilton Head Island 40-38

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Lake- THOMAS SUMTER 45 Sumter Civic Center. The Eagles, who improved to 11-6 HAMMOND 33 wood’s varsity girls basketball The Lady Barons were led by Becca overall, will now travel to Baptist Hill team earned a 40-38 road victory COLUMBIA — Bree Stoddard had 20 Cromer with seven points -- five of on Friday. over Hilton Head Island on Tuesday points and 12 rebounds as Thomas which came in the overtime period. EAST CLARENDON 55 in the first round of the 4A state Sumter Academy closed out the regu- DuBose Alderman added six points LOWCOUNTRY LEADERSHIP 43 playoffs. lar season with a 45-33 victory over as Wilson Hall finished the season Ki’Ari Cain scored 21 points and Hammond at the Skyhawks gymnasi- with a 14-5 record. TURBEVILLE — Chris White had 22 had four rebounds for the Lady Ga- um. Audrey Bennett led LMA with 11 points and Jabari Rose added 16 as tors, who improved to 10-11 overall. Aubrey Stoddard added with points points. East Clarendon defeated Lowcountry Amber Hadden added six points and six rebounds for the Lady Gener- leadership 55-43 on Tuesday at the and Lashala Harvin finished with als. Josie Reed finished with six points BOYS ECHS gymnasium in the first round seven. and Carmen Silvester added five. of the 1A state playoffs. LEE CENTRAL 36 TSA, which improved to 21-4 overall, VARSITY BASKETBALL Jalen Bryant added eight points for SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN 25 will play Greenwood Christian on Fri- the Wolverines followed by Taijay Cal- day at 6:30 p.m. at Sumter Civic Center SCOTT’S BRANCH 57 vin with six. CREEK BRIDGE 48 SIMPSONVILLE — A’Yannah Lucas in the first round of the SCISA 2A THOMAS SUMTER 58 had 15 points and four rebounds as state tournament. SUMMERTON — Terrence Yon led WILLIAMSBURG 35 Lee Central earned a 36-25 victory a trio of Scott’s Branch players in over Southside Christian on Tuesday JV BASKETBALL double figures with 17 points as the KINGSTREE — Zach Fugate scored at the SC gymnasium in its opening Eagles defeated Creek Bridge 57-48 23 points as Thomas Sumter Academy WILSON HALL 25 game of the 2A state playoffs. LAURENCE MANNING 19 on Tuesday at the SB gymnasium in picked up a 58-35 victory over Wil- Alexis McMillan added 10 points, six the first round of the 1A state play- liamsburg Academy on Monday at the rebounds and seven assists for the Wilson Hall defeated Laurence Man- offs. Stallions gymnasium. Lady Stallions, who advanced to face ning Academy 25-19 in overtime to Marquez Hunt added 16 points for Eli Kessinger added 12 points for the the Eau Claire/Christ Church winner win the SCISA Region II-3A tourna- SBHS followed by BJ Brown with Generals, who improved to 10-14 over- on Friday. ment championship on Tuesday at 10. all.

TITLES FROM PAGE B1 VICTORY FROM PAGE B1 Elmore hit two 3-point bas- Eddie Talley knew his team kets, a layup and a free faced a tough task in stop- throw to give the Lady Bar- ping the potent Swampcats, girls looked for one another ons an 18-12 lead with just but the Barons were simply because they know we need over four minutes left in the just outmatched on Tuesday. to play as one. That’s our stanza. “I wasn’t real pleased with motto. We’re family and The fourth quarter was a our effort to start the game,” we’ve got each others’ backs. back-and-forth affair with said Talley. “They’re quick “I noticed over the last the teams trading leads. But and they attack you. We three weeks that Jah’Che has FC’s Madison Stewart went didn’t handle it well. We ex- been improving a whole lot. 5-for-7 at the charity stripe pended a lot of energy yes- At the region meeting she down the stretch to eventu- terday just trying to get was voted player of the year ally allow the Lady Eagles to here. Hats off to them.” in our region. She played a go up by two baskets with Drew Talley led the Bar- real good game tonight, so I just under 25 seconds left. ons with 12 points. was so proud of Jah’Che and “Defensively, I thought we LMA and Wilson Hall will the way that she’s coming did a really good job, but late both open the 3A state tour- along.” in the game we were allowing nament on Saturday against Destiny Jamison popped them to get dribble-penetra- an opponent to be deter- two 3-pointers among her 10 tion and get to the free throw mined. The Lady Barons points while also contribut- line,” said Rector, who was will take on Heathwood Hall ing two steals and two as- named co-coach of the year at 8 p.m. at Wilson Hall. sists, with Sedajah Rembert in the region. “Our press is The Lady Barons were chipping in nine points, four pretty effective; we just represented by Diamond steals and three assists. weren’t scoring out of it.” Crawford, Liza Segars, “Destiny is hitting her out- Elmore led WH with 11 Stokes and Clark on the All- side jumper,” Wilson said. points as eight Lady Barons Region team, with Clark “When she is doing that, I scored. Mary Daniel Stokes taking home Player of the think we are a tough team to and Courtney Clark each Year honors. Stokes and El- beat. Also, (co-captain) Lind- grabbed seven rebounds. more also made the All- sey (Rogers, who had four On the boys side, LMA Tournament team. assists and two points) is jumped to a 21-6 lead after LMA’s Cora Lee Downer controlling the offense with one quarter and led 48-20 at also made the All-Region her point-guard skills. I’m halftime. LMA’s guards were Team. proud of the way the whole able to find ways into the Drew Talley was named team competed tonight and lane all game — and got con- the region’s Player of the played, because we know tributions from nearly ev- Year and was joined on the we’re going to have to take it RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM eryone. All-Region team by Greyson to another level come playoff Crestwood’s Tyana Saunders (10) drives inside for a layup against Nine Swampcats scored in Sonntag. Green, Houston, time.” Colleton County’s Scha’Mari Stephens (15) during the Lady Knights’ the game, led by Terrell Kelly, Taylor Lee and Jalil Scha’Mari Stephens pro- 57-16 first-round playoff victory on Tuesday at The Castle. Houston’s 14. Greyson Den- Robinson all made the All- vided most of the offensive nis and Jerrell Kelly each Region Team, with Houston, punch for the Lady Cougars, ting up to add the free throw. ed Colleton County’s first added 12, while Seth Green Lee and Kelly making the who closed their season with That play came with 5:28 to basket, making the score 27- and Cam Singleton each All-Tournament team. Tall- a 9-12 record. Stephens ended go in the half and represent- 4. scored 10. ey and Grant DeVarona with 10 points, including “We came out last night were also members of the her team’s lone point in the flat,” said LMA head coach All-Tournament team. opening quarter and a Will Epps, who was named Kelly was voted Most hoop-and-harm play in the Coach of the Year in the re- Valuable Player of the tour- second quarter that saw her gion. “We played a team that nament. take a hard fall before get- we had beaten handily twice. You worry about that. But the games responded NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD and came out ready to play. 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following the deaths of pitchers Yordano Ven- Reed leads Clemson past Wake Forest tura last month and Jose Fernandez in Sep- tember, and now the Arizona Diamondbacks BY PETE IACOBELLI ford poked the ball away from NCAA Tournament bubble re- are dealing with a serious health concern. AP Sports Writer Shelton Mitchell and followed sume with a solid ACC road win. Their bench coach, former Minnesota Twins with his third 3-pointer moments But Wake Forest allowed the Ti- manager Ron Gardenhire, has prostate cancer CLEMSON — Marcquise Reed later. gers to shoot nearly 60 percent (16 and is set to have surgery. He said doctors be- scored 21 points and Jaron Blos- But Mitchell and Avry Holmes of 27) from the floor and 50 per- lieve they caught the cancer early. somgame had 17 points and 10 re- each made two foul shots to ex- cent on 3-pointers in the first half The Diamondbacks went 69-93 and are one bounds as Clemson snapped a tend the Tigers margin. to take a 46-32 lead. Wake Forest of a handful of National League teams that three-game losing Collins, Wake’s smooth sopho- came into the game 12th in the started workouts Tuesday amid tepid expecta- streak with a 95-83 more, finished with a career high ACC in field-goal defense and tions. The Phillies, Reds and Rockies also fin- victory over Wake 29 points, his ninth straight game three-point goal defense. ished well out the postseason hunt in 2016, but Forest on Tuesday with at least 20 points. That’s the Clemson: The Tigers have been that doesn’t mean they can’t set goals for night. longest such streak in ACC play more than snakebit this season, themselves. The Tigers (14-11, since North Carolina State’s T.J. they’ve been swallowed whole by Philadelphia manager Pete Mackanin wants 4-9 Atlantic Coast Warren accomplished it in 15 con- the snake with six of their nine to see his team play .500 baseball deeper into Conference) had secutive games. ACC losses coming by a combined the season after the Phillies lost 91 games in REED lost their past two Collins, who made 12 of 14 16 points. Just last week, Clemson 2016. games to Syracuse shots, surpassed his previous best fell 82-81 at home to Syracuse and For the first time since 2009, the Giants are and No. 12 Duke by a combined of 27 set against Miami last 64-62 at Duke. The Tigers out- entering an odd-numbered year without a three points. month. He also had 10 rebounds. scored Wake Forest 29-15 over the World Series title to defend, but San Francisco This time, Clemson opened a Mitchell and Holmes had 15 final nine minutes of the opening made the playoffs last year as a wild card and double-digit lead at halftime and, points apiece for Clemson, which half to give themselves a solid looks like a contender again in 2017. despite a few scary moments for hit 29 of 57 shots to finish at 50.9 working margin — and avoid any Manager Bruce Bochy, needless to say, was fans at Littlejohn Coliseum, held percent from the field — the sec- late-game drama. upbeat Tuesday. on to win their fourth straight ond time in three games they “It’s a day you look forward to, getting a over the Demon Deacons (15-11, topped the 50-percent mark. UP NEXT chance to see everybody and hear the sound 6-8). Wake Forest plays at No. 12 of the bat, watch these guys work out again, The Tigers saw a 21-point lead THE BIG PICTURE Duke on Saturday. so it’s a good day,” Giants manager Bruce shrink to 87-81 when John Collins Wake Forest: The Demon Dea- Clemson heads to Miami on Sat- Bochy said. “It’s a beautiful day, to work out hit two foul shots, Bryant Craw- cons came in hoping to bolster a urday. with. Great to be here.”

team to do it, given where we Huskies. Joining Bird, Stew- USC FROM PAGE B1 started and where people pro- art, Moore and Charles were jected us to be, given who we Kalana Greene, Caroline Doty, South Carolina cut its defi- had coming back and given Asjha Jones and Morgan cit to 40-37 midway through who everybody else had com- Tuck. Bria Hartley, who just the third quarter, but Wil- ing back, for them to do it I gave birth a few weeks ago to liams had consecutive layups think is very appropriate.” her first child, also was in the to start an 11-2 run to close The game against the crowd. Rebecca Lobo was in the period and basically seal Gamecocks may be the Hus- Gampel Pavilion as well, the win. kies’ last challenge before the working for ESPN. “We just tried to stay poised NCAA Tournament. They are and keep our composure, and 75-0 in the American Athletic CHASING 131 just be more confident than Conference since joining in UConn is still short of the the other team,” Williams 2013. overall college basketball re- said. Considering they most like- cord for consecutive wins. After the game ended, fake ly won’t leave the state of The Wayland Baptist wom- hundred dollar bills dropped Connecticut until the Final en’s basketball team won 131 from the roof of the arena Four in Dallas with the first straight from 1953-58. It wasn’t with Auriemma’s face on two rounds on campus and the NCAA back then, it was them. The student section then a regional in Bridgeport, the AAU. spelled out 100. the streak may not end any- Auriemma never thought time soon. STRUGGLING SAMUELSON his team would come close to Leading scorer Katie Lou reaching the century mark, BIG PICTURE Samuelson had a game to for- let alone break the previous UConn: This was the Hus- get. She missed her first eight record set by the Huskies kies 10th game this season shots before scoring her first from 2008-10. The Hall of against a team in the current points with 6:54 left in the Fame coach set up the most Top 25, but only two of those third quarter. She came into difficult non-conference games have come since Jan. 1. the game averaging 21.4 schedule in the country, play- UConn faces one more ranked points and finished with just ing five of the top eight teams opponent, when they visit No. six on 2 for 12 shooting. in the AP before Monday, in- 22 South Florida to close out “Any of us have an off the cluding road games at No. 2 the regular season. ... Of the game, the rest of the team will Maryland, No. 4 Florida State 100 games, 59 have been decid- be there to pick us up,” Collier and No. 7 Notre Dame. ed by more than 40 points. said. UConn came away victori- Only two (Florida State and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ous in each one. Maryland) were fewer than Connecticut’s Gabby Williams shoots as South Carolina’s Alaina UP NEXT “There were a lot of wins 10-point wins. Coates, right, defends in the Gamecocks’ 65-55 loss on Monday in UConn: The Huskies travel up in the stands tonight and a South Carolina: The Game- Storrs, Connecticut. to New Orleans for a game lot of championships,” Au- cocks came into the game Saturday at Tulane riemma said. “If this would scoring an average of 77 season. ... They were 0-4 Coates with 10. South Carolina: The Game- have been done by last year’s points and giving up just 54.9. against UConn. ... Wilson fin- cocks head back home to face team, I think it would have The Gamecocks entered 5-0 ished with 17 points to lead KISS THE RINGS Vanderbilt on Thursday been less heroic. ... For this against ranked opponents this the Gamecocks, followed by It was alum night for the night.

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NEW YORK — Charles Oakley is al- ley were teammates in Chicago before Tennessee (14-12, 6-7) to 35 percent Swanigan added 12 points and 17 re- lowed back in Madison Square Gar- Oakley was traded to New York. shooting and led by as many as 28 bounds, and No. 16 Purdue (21-5, 10-3 den, though the former New York Dolan then decided Oakley is wel- points. Big Ten) pulled away from Rutgers Knicks star says he wants an apology come back at the arena, a person (13-14, 2-12). before he would return. briefed on the discussions told The As- (15) FLORIDA 114, AUBURN 95 MSG chairman James Dolan sociated Press on Tuesday. AUBURN, Ala. — Canyon Barry (25) NOTRE DAME 84, B. COLLEGE 76 banned Oakley last week, two days scored a season-high 30 points and BOSTON — Bonzie Colson scored 20 after the former power forward had an (13) KENTUCKY 83, TENNESSEE 58 Florida (21-5, 11-2 SEC) rode a big sec- points, Matt Farrell had 19 and Notre altercation with security guards while LEXINGTON, Ky. — Malik Monk ond-half surge to a win over Auburn Dame (20-7, 9-5 ACC) overcame a 13- attending a game and was arrested. had 20 points and a career-high eight (16-10, 5-8). point first-half deficit for a victory But the sides reconciled, helped by a rebounds, Derek Willis had 16 points over Boston College (9-18, 2-12). meeting Monday at NBA headquarters and Kentucky made 10 of its 11 3-point (16) PURDUE 74, RUTGERS 55 Ky Bowman led the Golden Eagles with Commissioner Adam Silver, with attempts in the first half to roll past WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Center with 29 points. Hall of Famer Michael Jordan partici- Tennessee on Tuesday night. Isaac Haas had 24 points and 11 re- pating in by phone. Jordan and Oak- The Wildcats (21-5, 11-2 SEC) held bounds, and power forward Caleb From wire reports

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BOYS (3) Walhalla at (2) Berea (5) Wagener-Salley at (2) McCor- (3) Stall at (2) Hartsville (3) Liberty at Cheraw 5A (4) Indian Land at (1) Clinton mick (4) Dreher at (1) Myrtle Beach (4) Chesterfield at (1) Ninety Six First Round (3) Emerald at (2) Pendleton (4) Estill at (3) Ware Shoals (3) Darlington at (2) Berkeley (3) Saluda at (2) Landrum Today (4) West-Oak at (1) Southside (2) Timmonsville 69, (4) High Point (4) Colleton County at (1) Crestwood (4) Abbeville at (1) Andrew Jackson Upper State (3) Newberry at (2) Camden 55 (3) North Myrtle Beach at (2) Or- (3) St. Joseph’s at (2) Gray Collegiate (4) Greenwood at (1) T.L. Hanna (1) Seneca 65, Carolina 54 Lower State angeburg-Wilkinson Lower State (3) Spartanburg at (2) Clover (3) Fairfield Central at (2) Chapman (3) Hannah-Pamplico at (3) Charles- (4) Lakewood at (1) Hilton Head Is- (5) Buford at (1) Mullins (4) Woodmont at (1) Wade Hampton Lower State ton Math & Science land (4) Carvers Bay at (2) Academic (3) Nation Ford at (2) Gaffney (4) Pelion at (1) Ridgeland-Hardee- (5) Lowcountry Leadership at (2) (3) A.C. Flora at (2) Wilson Magnet (4) Northwestern at (1) Dorman ville East Clarendon 3A (5) Andrews at (1) Burke (3) Easley at (2) Hillcrest (3) Manning at (2) Loris (4) St. John’s at (3) C.E. Murray First Round (4) North Charleston at (2) Barn- (4) Byrnes at (1) Fort Mill (4) Bluffton at (1) Brookland-Cayce (4) Creek Bridge at (2) Scott’s Branch Monday well (3) Riverside at (2) Westside (3) Lake City at (2) Timberland Upper State (5) Whale Branch at (1) Batesburg- Lower State (4) Lake Marion at (1) Dillon GIRLS Fairfield Central 48, (4) Broome 28 Leesville (4) Carolina Forest at (1) Goose (3) Swansea at (2) Wade Hampton 5A Southside 64, (3) Walhalla 46 (3) Latta at (3) Bamberg-Ehrhardt Creek (4) Waccamaw at (1) Bishop Eng- First Round Newberry 86, (4) Camden 48 (5) Calhoun County at (2) Marion (3) Dutch Fork at (3) Conway land Tuesday Pendleton 69, (3) Powdersville 51 (4) Allendale-Fairfax at (3) Wood- (5) Fort Dorchester at (2) West Flor- (3) May River at (2) Strom Thur- Upper State Emerald 69, (4) West-Oak 43 land ence mond (4) Mauldin at (1) T.L. Hanna Indian Land 54, (3) Mid-Carolina 38 1A (4) Wando at (2) Irmo 2A (3) Byrnes at (2) Clover Seneca 81 (4) Berea 27 First Round (5) Spring Valley at (1) Sumter First Round (4) Easley at (1) Wade Hampton Woodruff 48, (3) Columbia 30 Monday (4) Lexington at (2) West Ashley Today (3) Nation Ford at (2) Gaffney Lower State Upper State (6) Stratford at (1) Blythewood Upper State (4) Fort Mill at (1) Dorman Ridgeland-Hardeeville 56, (4) Gilbert (3) Estill 54, (3) McBee 26 (4) Socastee at (3) Summerville (4) Saluda at (1) St. Joseph’s (3) Westside at (2) Hillcrest 26 (2) Calhoun Falls 54, (5) Blackville- 4A (3) Pageland Central at (2) South- (4) Boiling Springs at (1) Rock Hill Loris 62, (3) Timberland 59 Hilda 33 First Round side Christian (3) Greenwood at (2) Woodmont Swansea 47, (4) May River 20 (4) Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 29, (3) Dixie 23 Today (4) Chesnee at (1) Gray Collegiate Lower State Manning 75, (3) Georgetown 43 (2) Timmonsville 47, (4) High Point Upper State (3) Abbeville at (2) Andrew Jack- (4) South Florence at (1) Goose Dillon 45, (4) Hanahan 15 25 (4) Richland Northeast at (1) Wren son Creek Battery Creek 61, (3) Brookland- Lower State (3) South Aiken at (2) Travelers Rest (4) North Central at (1) Greenville (3) Lexington at (3) West Florence Cayce 39] Hannah-Pamplico 58, (3) Baptist 38 (4) Daniel at (1) Ridge View Tech (5) Ashley Ridge at (2) Carolina For- Bishop England 79, (4) Lake City 26 (2) Green Sea-Floyds 76, (5) Military (3) Greer at (2) North Augusta (3) Fox Creek at (2) Landrum est Strom Thurmond 43, (3) Bluffton 40 Magnet 20 (4) Midland Valley at (1) Eastside (4) Liberty at (1) Lee Central (4) West Ashley at (2) Irmo Second Round (3) Scott’s Branch 50, (4) St. John’s (3) South Pointe at (2) Greenville (3) Blacksburg at (2) Keenan (5) Blythewood at (1) Conway Thursday 17 (4) Union County at (1) Aiken Lower State (4) Dutch Fork at (2) Wando Upper State (4) Lake View 58, (2) C.E. Murray (3) Belton-Honea Path at (2) West- (5) Cheraw at (1) Marion (6) James Island at (1) Spring Valley (2) Southside at (1) Fairfield Central 44 wood (4) Andrews at (2) Whale Branch (4) Socastee at (3) Fort Dorchester (2) Pendleton at (1) Newberry Second Round Lower State (5) Latta at (1) Burke 4A (2) Indian Land at (1) Emerald Thursday (4) Marlboro County at (1) A.C. Flora (4) Garrett at (2) Silver Bluff First Round (2) Woodruff at (1) Seneca Upper State (3) Beaufort at (2) Crestwood (5) Academic Magnet at (1) Calhoun Tuesday Lower State (3) Estill at (1) McCormick (4) Chapin at (1) Wilson County Upper State (2) Loris at (1) Ridgeland-Hardeville (2) Calhoun Falls at (2) Denmark- (3) Hartsville at (2) Colleton County (3) Kingstree at (3) Batesburg-Lees- (4) Lancaster at (1) Greenville (2) Manning at (1) Swansea Olar (4) Hilton Head Island at (1) Lake- ville (3) South Aiken at (2) Eastside (2) Battery Creek at (1) Dillon (4) Hunter-Kinard-Tyler at (1) Lamar wood (5) Bamberg-Ehrhardt at (2) Carvers (4) Wren at (1) Ridge View (2) Strom Thurmond at (1) Bishop (2) Timmonsville at (1) Ridge Spring- (3) North Myrtle Beach at (2) Lower Bay (3) Travelers Rest at (2) Midland Val- England Monetta Richland (4) Allendale-Fairfax at (3) Wood- ley 2A Lower State (4) Darlington at (1) Berkeley land (4) Aiken at (1) Greer First Round Hannah-Pamplico at (1) Cross (3) Dreher at (2) Myrtle Beach 1A (3) Richland Northeast at (2) Daniel Tuesday (2) Green Sea-Floyds at (2) Palmetto 3A First Round (4) Union County at (1) North Au- Upper State Scholars First Round Tuesday gusta (4) Eau Claire at (1) Christ Church (3) Scott’s Branch at (1) East Claren- Tuesday Upper State (3) Pickens at (2) Westwood (3) Lee Central at (2) Southside don Upper State (3) Ridge Spring-Monetta at (3) Lower State Christian (4) Lake View at (1) Charleston Math (4) Broome at (1) Chester McBee (4) St. James at (1) Lower Richland (4) Blacksburg at (1) Keenan & Science

III and Minister Bennie Epps. You may go to www.bullock- The family will receive OBITUARIES Burial will follow in the funeralhome.com and sign the friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sat- churchyard cemetery. family’s guest book. urday at Bullock Funeral JAMES S. BRASWELL bama, Wenona Newton (Oli- The family is receiving The family has chosen Bull- Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, James S. “Jim” Braswell, ver), Wilma Uldrich, Brenda friends at her residence. ock Funeral Home for the ar- Sumter. known by family as “Sam,” Munday, John “Buddy” Bras- These services have been rangements. In addition to his wife and 85, beloved husband of Mary well (Sumi) and Karen Bras- entrusted to Samuels Funeral parents, he was preceded in Ann Jackson well, all of Abbeville. Home LLC of Manning. death by a sister, Sandra Has- Braswell, passed He was preceded in death sard. away on Tues- by two brothers, Elton Bras- BRADY M. LAMBERT SR. Memorials may be made to day, Feb. 14, 2017, well and Giles Braswell. Brady Mitchell Lambert Sr. the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. at his home. Funeral services will be held went to be with the Lord on Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC Born on Aug. at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. 29150. 28, 1931, he was a Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Fu- Born on June 15, in Con- ROBERT J. ARTUS You may go to www.bullock- son of the late neral Home chapel with the way, he was a son of the late funeralhome.com and sign the BRASWELL Stanley and Ruth Rev. Larry Hummel officiat- Richard Raleigh Lambert Jr. Robert John Artus, age 81, family’s guest book. Campbell Bras- ing. Burial with full military and Odell Langston Lambert. beloved husband of the late The family has chosen Bull- well from Abbeville. He re- honors will be in Evergreen He was a member of Cove- Virginia S. Artus, died on Fri- ock Funeral Home of Sumter tired from the U.S. Air Force Memorial Park cemetery. nant Bible Church and New day, Feb. 10, 2017, at his resi- for the arrangements. as an air traffic controller The family will receive Calvary Church. Brady minis- dence. after 20 years of service. He friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tered the gospel through Born in Patterson, New Jer- then worked for the S.C. Na- on Thursday at Elmore-Can- music in churches and over sey, he was a son of the late tional Guard in Columbia, non-Stephens Funeral Home. internet radio, always dedicat- Alex and Barbara Romanick known then as Leesburg Memorials may be made to ing his shows to the military. Artus. Mr. Artus worked for Training Center, where he Solid Rock Baptist Church, Surviving are a son, Brady Ford Motor Co. as a quality was honored with a street 185 Lakewood Drive, Sumter, M. Lambert Jr.; four grand- control inspector and retired named for him. He was a hard SC 29150. children, Keonta, Brandon, after 20 years of loyal service. DOROTHY N. MILLER worker and enjoyed keeping Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Cody and Shania; several He was a member of the Pine- busy. He loved the outdoors Funeral Home and Crematori- great-grandchildren; four sis- wood Lions Club, where he MANNING — Dorothy Neil and was an avid fisherman. um of Sumter is in charge of ters, Libby Harris and her served as secretary; chairman Miller, age 75, died on Mon- He loved music and enjoyed the arrangements. husband, George, June Nicho- of the Eastern Carolina Unit- day, Feb. 13, 2017. playing his guitar. He loved les, Richardean Martin and ed Auto Workers; Sumter Arrangements are incom- his family and was always DELOIS H. BERRY Teresa Feagin; and one broth- Masters Gardeners; and for- plete at this time and will be there for them. He served as a ALCOLU — Delois Harrison er, Dexter Lambert and his mer fire chief of the Oakland announced by Bullock Funer- deacon in church when he Berry, 60, died on Thursday, wife, Debbie. Fire Department in Oakland, al Home. was younger and as a Sunday Feb. 9, 2017, at In addition to his parents, New Jersey. He was active school teacher and superin- her residence, he was preceded in death by a with Habit for Humanity and tendent. He was a member of 1418 Cooter brother, George Lambert; and American Red Cross. First Baptist Church and at- Creek Road, Al- a sister, Maryanne Lambert. Surviving are two children, tended Solid Rock Baptist colu. A funeral service will be Robert John Artus Jr. and his Church. She was born held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at wife, Tracey, of Willow Street, He leaves his devoted wife on Jan. 25, 1957, the Bullock Funeral Home Pennsylvania, and Jane of 60 years; three sons, Mi- BERRY in Alcolu, a Chapel. Interment will follow Smetts and her husband, Jo- chael D. Braswell (Sandra) of daughter of the at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at seph, of Bricktown, New Jer- Pelion, and James S. Braswell late Joseph Harrison Sr. and Andrews Memorial Cemetery. sey; and five grandchildren, Jr. and Douglas Braswell, Sarah Peterson Harrison. The family will receive Danielle, Robert, Monica, both of Sumter; seven grand- Funeral services will be friends one hour prior to the Alex and David; and his be- children, Andy Braswell and held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at service from 10 to 11 a.m. at loved dog, Dickie. Brian Braswell, both of Den- Green Hill Missionary Baptist Bullock Funeral Home and ver, Colorado, Tyler Braswell, Church in Alcolu with the other times at the family home. Brooke Braswell, Amie Bras- Rev. Delbert Singleton, pastor, In lieu of flowers, memori- MARK TAYLOR well and Sean Braswell, all of officiating, assisted by the als may be made to the Amer- Branch Manager Sumter, and Sam Braswell of Rev. 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Adults only, 29151, within thirty (30) days after PERSON IN THE MILITARY: max 3 people, No pets & No Sec 8. issuance of this permit / license, the service hereof, exclusive of the excellent benefits package. written protest must be postmarked date of such service; and if you fail YOUR ARE FURTHER SUMMONED Behind Shaw. 803-236-3780 no later than March 3, 2017. For a to answer the Complaint within the AND NOTIFIED to apply for the protest to be valid, it must be in Applications may be submitted in 2 & 3/BR, lot time aforesaid judgment by default appointment of a Guardian ad Litem American MHP, writing, and should include the person at 5055 Florence Hwy, will be rendered against you for the within thirty (30) days after service rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup following information: (1) the name, Mayesville, SC 29104 or Resumes relief demanded in the Complaint. of this Summons and Notice upon inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300. address and telephone number of Happy Birthday you. If you fail to do so, application can be emailed to hodgea the person filing the protest; (2) the THE DEAS LAW FIRM for such appointment will be made Denver A.K.A Den-lo @helenachemical.com of faxed to 3BR & 2BR, all appliances, Sumter specific reasons why the application G. Williams GARRYL L. DEAS, ESQUIRE by the Plaintiff. 803-453-5153. area. Section 8 accepted. 469-6978 should be denied; (3) that the person 109 NORTH MAIN STREET 2/15/86-05/26/15 Pre-employment drug screen re- or 499-1500 protesting is willing to attend a POST OFFICE BOX 1211 We miss you and will never forget hearing (if one is requested by the NOTICE OF quired SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA 29151 FILING COMPLAINT your smile! 16x80 SW, 3BR/2BA, C/H/A, no applicant); (4) that the person (803) 775-7004 Love Moma, Sons, Brothers, The inside pets, max of five people. protesting resides in the same ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Williams, and Mccoy Family. Truck Shop Diesel mechanic nee- county where the proposed place of YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE $500month + $500 deposit. Located that the Summons and Complaint in ded. Local shop looking to grow. on Shetland off Ramsey Rd. Call business is located or within five SUMMONS miles of the business; and (5) the the above-captioned action were General knowledge of trucks/trailers 803-481-8134 (Deficiency Judgment filed on January 5, 2017, in the Office name of the applicant and the Waived) a must. Welding skills desired. CDL address of the premises to be of the Clerk of Court for Sumter BBUSINESSUSINESS pref. but not mandatory. Typical Mobile Home licensed. Protests must be mailed to: (Mortgage Foreclosure) County, South Carolina. work wk is Tues.-Sat. Competitive Lot Rentals S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: Non-Jury SSERVICESERVICES hrly salary based on exp/knowledge. ABL, P.O. 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Must pass drug test and back ground check. Call Homes for Sale H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel 803-968-6796 30 plus years experience paint roofs gutters drywall blown Help wanted, Pressers. Apply in 2000sqft, 3BR/2BA, large family ceilings ect. 773-9904 person Tom & Mary's Cleaner's 1784 2 locations to Better CCONTRACTORSONTRACTORS room, living room,dining room, Serve You... Sister Co. Peach Orchard Rd. fenced in yard, add on playroom & Lawn Service Hair’s Auto Sales F/T HVAC Service Tech position new heat pump. $99k Call WWANTED!ANTED! available. Gene's Heating & Air, LLC, 803-840-5201 Cash Special Pearson's Lawn Service Requirements: & Landscaping Free Estimates • Valid SCDL with clean record Manufactured 2011 VX1800 Housing Call 803-406-3514 • Reliable attendance & punctuality Yamaha Waverunner • BISHOPVILLE • • Excellent customer service skills LOW HOURS... just in time Now Legal Service • Prefer 5 yr. with NATE certified M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. 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Huntington Place Apartments MMERCHANDISEERCHANDISE Rents from $625 per month 1 Month free* Autos For Sale *13 Month lease required CITY OF SUMTER Leasing office located at Garage, Yard & Ashton Mill Apartment Homes 2004 Impala LS 3.8, 113,500mi. BUSINESS LICENSES Estate Sales 595 Ashton Mill Drive Asking $3500 646-319-8992 803-773-3600 2006 Toyota Sienna 108k, new The City of Sumter Ordinance regulating licenses for City businesses states that “Every person engaged Sandy's Bargain Bin Business for Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 tires, garage kept, excellent condi- or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation or profession within the limits of the City of Sale $15,000 2600 Peach Orchard tion. $7000 OBO Call 803-469-6228 Sumter, South Carolina is required to pay an annual license fee and obtain a business license.” Rd All contents for sale for one 2- 3BR/1BA Apts for rent. Kitchen, money. Building can be rented and den, LR $550 Mo.+ Dep. Call FOR SALE BY “The required license fee shall be paid for each business subject thereto according to the applicable kept as is or you can move contents 775-6228 or 983-3401 out. 30 Years in business, time to SEALED BID rate classiﬁ cation on or before the 15th day of February each year.” retire. Open Tues-Sat 10-5pm Unfurnished 131 Hauser St. Homes 2.43 acres and buildings. A 5% PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED ON ALL LICENSE FEES WHICH ARE NOT PAID BY THE 15TH OF FEBRU- LARGE GARAGE SALE ARY, AND AN ADDITIONAL 5% PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH THAT THE Every Weekend Near SHS, 3BR, 1BA brick home, www.land.scana.com LICENSE FEE REMAINS UNPAID. Tables $2 & $3 carport, C/H/A $700/mo +$700/dep. (803) 217-9171 Call 803-840-0207 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB If any license fee shall remain unpaid for sixty (60) days after its due date, the Business License Depart- Open every weekend. Call ment shall issue an execution which shall constitute a lien upon the property of the licensee for the 803-494-5500 tax, penalties and costs of collection.”

For Sale If you do not receive an application in the mail, please stop by our ofﬁ ce at 12 W. Liberty Street in the or Trade STATEBURG Liberty Center (the old Brody bldg) or give us a call at 774-1601. We will be available to assist you with your application or answer any questions you might have. Avalon Tanning Bed ESB Model 2400 w/canopy Excellent shape, used very little. All bulbs working COURTYARD INVITATION FOR BIDS $1000 call 803-452-5469 New & used Heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 Sumter Housing Authority will receive proposals for painting services for all properties on or before or 843-992-2364 March 7, 2017 until 2:00 p.m. at the administrative Offi ce located at 15 Caldwell Street in Sumter, SC. 6 drawer dresser, in good condition. $150 Call 803-469-5762 Bids shall be in sealed envelopes labeled as follows: Roll top desk & chair, oak wood. Bid Submitt ed From: ______$400 OBO Call 803-773-4924 For: Painting Services 4 almost new wooden chairs for Date/Time of bidding Opening: March 7, 2017 @ 2:00 pm sale. $25 each Call 803-587-0009 Two spaces for sale at Evergreen Contract Documents, include specifi cations and bid due dates, are available at the Administrative Cemetery. Both for $3000. Call Offi ce, 15 Caldwell St. Sumter, SC between 8:30 and 5:00 Monday thru Th ursdays and before 1:30 571-723-7363. pm on Friday, or by calling (803) 774-7315. Spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom Units Att ention is called to the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi rmative Action Provisions and Paved Streets & Parking Requirements of all contracts entered into by the Housing Authority of Sumter. All bids will be con- Well Landscaped Lawns sidered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the Central Heat & Air presence of non-job related medical condition of handicap, or any other legally protected status. Patrolled by Private Security Th e Housing Authority of Sumter reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informal- Quiet Family Living ity in the bidding process. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days subsequent to opening of the bids without the consent of the Housing Authority of Sumter. Private lot, Near Shaw, 1 block from Wayne Turner Peach Orchard Plaza Modernization Coordinator 803-774-7315 For More Info Call: 803-494-4015 TDD# 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 100 SECTION C WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 Call Ivy Moore at: (803) 774-1221 | E-mail: [email protected]

PHOTO PROVIDED Three elegantly clad guests enjoy mingling on the porch of the O’Donnell House, 120 E. Liberty St., during last year’s Sumter Disabilities Benefit Gala. 3rd gala benefits community Foundation serves developmentally disabled

BY IVY MOORE She was impressed by the gala food and Manchester Farms to raise funds for those consum- [email protected] itself, but especially by the provide food for preparation. ers who have needs beyond funds raised and how they’ve “The menu is so popular, we those funded by the state and arch is Disabilities Awareness Month, and the been used, Meyers said. are keeping it very similar to Medicaid, which include early Sumter County Developmental Disabilities Her daughter Madeline, 14, last year’s,” Brown said. intervention, job training, sup- is a consumer who is “very Served during the gala will be ported employment, Sumter MFoundation will celebrate with its third annual social,” Meyers said, and en- sashimi-style ahi tuna, quail work enterprises and more. Sev- Sumter Disabilities Benefit Gala. The event is a cocktail/ joys getting dressed up and medallions with grits, tender eral local companies outsource mingling at the gala. One way beef round, chicken tenders, jobs to the DSN center, where black tie optional dinner and wine tasting designed to Madeline benefits directly teriyaki beef, desserts by Bak- consumers complete various raise funds for developmentally disabled individuals in from the fundraiser is by par- er’s Sweets, chocolate-covered tasks for them, such as sorting ticipating in the softball strawberries and truffles, Cajun printed materials, inserting fly- Sumter. It will be held at the O’Donnell House from 6 to league it sponsors, along with boiled shrimp cocktails, potato ers, assembling boxes and more. 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. local businesses. gnocchi, Asian-style egg rolls, Some provide landscaping and As for the gala itself, Gretch- fruit and gourmet cheese dis- lawn services for private homes In order to raise funds, the ond year, $43,000. en said, it’s become an event play, mini-tomato pies and addi- and public institutions. Job Foundation hosts the gala eve- “We made some purchases “people look forward to, a rare tional dishes prepared by Lil- training is just one way DSN ning each March with the as- to improve quality of life for chance to dress up and enjoy fred’s and Willie Sue’s. Wine strives to make individual con- sistance of businesses and in- our 500 consumers who live in gourmet foods they’re not likely from three S.C. distributors will sumers as independent as possi- dividuals in the Sumter com- 22 group residences,” Chase to get elsewhere. Support from be served, along with assorted ble, according to its vision and munity, said Shelly Brown, as- said, “and we are looking at the community is outstanding.” beers. mission statements. sistant to the executive direc- some possible long term proj- Brown agreed, adding that Music will again be provided There are five sponsorship tor of the Sumter County De- ects, including improvements there is no set schedule of by the duo From the Morning, levels for the gala, starting at velopmental Disabilities Foun- to the workshop facility” on events at the gala, “It’s an eve- who are Kevin Jarvis and $250 for the Patron level, which dation Board, Thoyd Warren. Electric Drive. ning to dress up and have a Ashlee Holloman. includes two complimentary “The gala has been very suc- Also among the board’s proj- good time, knowing you’re also Chase said demand for tickets tickets, up to the Diamond, or cessful in its first two years,” ects are providing funding for helping the community.” In ad- is great, especially with the $5,000 level, which includes Brown said. “The first year, we funeral expenses, tickets for dition to fine food and wine, she number sold limited to 400. He eight tickets; all sponsorships were very pleased with the community activities such as said, “We have a wonderful si- advises early purchase, as do include other benefits, as well. support. The second year, we concerts and other perfor- lent auction with 50-plus items Meyers and Brown. Individual tickets are $75 per were amazed at the support. mances, computers and per- donated by local businesses, Beyond wishing to help with person; tickets can be pur- We sold out of tickets and re- sonal needs. and excellent wines.” the good projects the foundation chased online or by sending a ceived overwhelming support Brown added that the Foun- Brown said that in addition to funds, “People hear about how check to the Sumter County De- from sponsors. And that’s a dation has funded a family fun providing the facility at no fantastic the gala is, and they velopmental Disabilities Foun- good thing.” day and carnival, “giving fami- charge, Wanda Hunter of the want to attend,” Chase said. dation, Attn: Shelly Brown, 750 Chip Chase, president of the ly members the opportunity to O’Donnell House prepares “It’s a very successful, fun eve- Electric Drive, Sumter, SC foundation, said the substan- see what their consumers can much of the gourmet meal, ning, and people know all the 29153. Reach her at (803) 778- tial funds raised by the gala do,” as well as many similar with other local restaurants and funds go directly to help folks. It 1669, Ext. 119. To purchase tick- are used “to purchase items events. businesses providing fine foods. makes me proud of our commu- ets online, log on to facebook. and make improvements that Gretchen Meyers went as a Among them are Lilfred’s, Wil- nity. People here are very gen- com/events/224853791188068/ are not covered by state fund- guest to the first gala, she said, lie Sue’s, Outback, Logan’s, erous.” and click on the link to pull up ing or Medicaid.” and was very impressed. The Baker’s Sweets, Edible Arrange- Sumter County Developmen- the Eventbrite site. The Founda- The first year, he said, the following year, she was a ments and Chick-fil-A. Piggly tal Disabilities Foundation was tion is a nonprofit, tax-exempt gala raised $28,000 and the sec- Foundation Board member. 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