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THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents Sumter sees low primary turnout Officials say no McMaster, Warren to problems with machines, lines have runoff debate BY KAYLA ROBINS BY MEG KINNARD McMaster was the top [email protected] The Associated Press vote getter in the Tuesday GOP primary but failed to Most of the primary races COLUMBIA — South Car- get the majority needed to that were on ballots in Sum- olina’s gubernatorial field is avoid a runoff. He secured ter, Clarendon and Lee coun- nearly set, with one debate 42 percent of votes cast, ties on Tuesday were decided remaining before voters de- while Warren won about 28 until November, though two cide if Gov. Henry McMas- percent. statewide nominations will be ter or Greenville business- Entering the race in Feb- re-voted on in two weeks. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM man John Warren will be ruary as a virtual political Sumter election results will Oressie McFadden and Gretchen Munroe check out one of the voting the Republican nominee in unknown, Warren’s popu- be certified at a public meet- machines at the Burns Down voting precinct on Tuesday. November. larity surged in recent ing on the second floor of the The Post and Courier of weeks, as he knocked Cath- old courthouse at 10 a.m., ac- to send to the state to certify turnout was “a little lower” Charleston is again partner- erine Templeton out of the cording to Pat Jefferson, di- all results. than normal for a primary ing with South Carolina Ed- No. 2 Republican slot. In the rector of Sumter County “We have five provisional election in Sumter but that ucational Television and the race for more than a year, Voter Registration and Elec- ballots that will be presented she understands why people state Republican Party for a the former public health tions. All local boards must at the hearing,” Jefferson said. debate, set for June 20 at certify their results by 10 a.m. She said the 17.1 percent SEE PRIMARY, PAGE A6 Newberry Opera House. SEE GOVERNOR, PAGE A6

‘Attitude is contagious’ 3-day professional development conference focuses on teachers

BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected]

bout 500 attendees have descended A upon Lakewood High School and downtown Sumter this week for Sumter School District’s first-ever professional development conference. That total consists of about 420 district teachers and administrators for whom the conference was designed, numerous outside presenters who came to share their wisdom and some selected guests from neighboring school districts. On Wednesday morning and afternoon, professional development sessions for teachers and staff were held at Lake- wood before a downtown block party was hosted for them PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Keynote speaker Sam Glenn is seen during one of his sessions on Wednesday. Glenn is an Wednesday night at La Piazza author, motivational speaker and artist and spoke to Sumter teachers about their atti- and on Main Street. tudes and working together. Wednesday’s sessions covered myriad topics — from teacher leadership to personal Teachers encourage each attitude and classroom tech- other during Elma Strong’s nology and about everything session on using green else in between — according screens in the classroom. to attendees. See more photos from the A total of 86 presenters — event on page A3. some internal to the district and many from the outside — are leading the various development sessions at the three- day event, which concludes today. The kickoff for Wednesday’s activities for all attendees was Teachers in Sumter are a presentation in the high spending three days at var- school’s fine arts center from ious workshops during keynote speaker Sam Glenn, their professional develop- an author, motivational speaker ment conference at Lake- wood High School. SEE TEACHERS, PAGE A3

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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS the county department heads A request to appropriate multiple purchases and proj- “I want to thank BD for con- [email protected] who he said reduced their re- $1.5 million of the county’s re- ects to include: renovations to tinuing to grow here in Sum- spective budgets and nar- serve funds for one-time capi- the air-conditioning system at ter, bringing additional oppor- Sumter County Council ap- rowed down the necessary tal spending is also included Patriot Hall; renovations to tunity and jobs to the commu- proved third and final reading items for their operations. in the ordinance, he said. the Sumter-Lee Regional De- nity,” McCain said. “You’ve of its balanced budget, with The 2018-19 budget includes Approximately $700,000 of tention Center roof; vehicles been a long-standing force both operating expenditures a 3 percent cost of living in- those funds will be used to for Sumter County Sheriff’s here in Sumter as far as creat- and revenues totaling crease for employees, a sched- convert the former Sumter Office, Sumter Fire Depart- ing jobs.” $52,752,483, on Tuesday, three uled increase for employer Fire Department headquar- ment, Sumter County Public In other news, county coun- weeks before the budget goes share of retirement as well as ters on Hampton Avenue into Works and Sumter County cil approved proclamations into effect on July 1. an increase in group health the new EMS building; Recreation Department; and naming June 15 Elder Abuse This is the first time in insurance, County Adminis- $300,000 will be used to demol- video storage for the sheriff’s Awareness Day and June 16 quite a while that county staff trator Gary Mixon said. ish the old jail behind the office, according to Mixon. Double Dutch Day in Sumter presented council with a bal- The budget ordinance states Sumter County Sheriff’s Of- County and approved first anced budget before first the county currently has 682 fice building on North Main BD TO EXPAND FACILITY reading, in title only, of the reading of the budget ordi- employees. Street; and $500,000 will be Along with approving a fee revised Sumter-Lee Regional nance, County Council Chair- Mixon said the ordinance used to construct a parking in lieu of tax and incentive Detention Center contract. man Jim McCain said, and also includes an amendment lot in place of the old jail. agreement with Becton, Dick- Councilwoman Vivian this is the second year in a to the Sumter County Person- inson and Co. in exchange for Fleming-McGhaney did not row that council has given nel Handbook, which states BOND APPROVED the company investing $150 vote on the detention center three readings of the budget employees are not to bring TO PURCHASE NEW million in its Sumter facility, contract issue because her without a millage increase, he their children to work at any COUNTY VEHICLES county council also voted to husband is an employee at the said. given time or day, and depart- Council also approved final amend the Sumter-Lee Indus- jail. Details about the revised “We’re very proud of that,” ment managers are not autho- reading of an ordinance au- trial Park master agreement detention center contract will he said. rized to allow employees to thorizing a $2.5 million gener- to include 15 acres of property be provided during council’s McCain also gave credit to bring children to work. al obligation bond to fund owned and operated by BD. next meeting. Sheriff’s advisory board tours jail BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected]

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Community Re- lations Citizens’ Advisory Board took a tour of Sum- ter-Lee Regional Detention Center on Monday to understand how the facility operates during its make-up meeting. Capt. Ron Gaillard led the board members on a tour of the jail so they could see the courtroom where first appearance hearings are held, the housing pods where the inmates are detained, inmate recreation areas and the classroom where GED and WorkKeys PHOTOS PROVIDED instructions are held. Sandhill Soul Crooners will pay tribute to several R&B groups in Saturday’s Kings & Queen of Motown Tribute Since Sheriff Anthony Dennis assumed control of Tour at Patriot Hall on Saturday. the jail in September, with the approval of Sumter County Council, the detention center has undergone multiple renovations and upgrades and now offers Motown tribute, face-off comes to Sumter more opportunities for inmates to gain a trade. The renovations have increased morale among the correctional officers, Dennis said. BY IVY MOORE Fairley said. He added that their with special lighting.” As for the educational and trade classes, Dennis Special to The Sumter Item tributes will also be choreo- He said actor and blues gui- said many inmates have taken advantage of the learn- graphed as the two R&B groups tarist Jamell Richardson will ing opportunities such as the carpentry class, which The Kings & Queen of Mo- were, with their signature close the show. Richardson could financially benefit inmates who are behind on town will bring their tribute moves. played Jimmy Nolan in the child support payments. show to Patriot Hall on Satur- The Temptations scored nu- James Brown biopic “Get on The class allows inmates to make payments on day night with 90 non-stop min- merous hits, including “My Up.” child support when the items they make, most recent- utes featuring the best of Mo- Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “The show is suitable for all ly picnic benches, are sold on a secure government town. The 7:30 p.m. perfor- “I’m Losing You,” “Since I Lost ages,” Fairley said. “It’s going website. mance of more My Baby” and more. to be a lot of fun.” The first set of benches were sold to the county rec- than 50 years of Fairley said The Whispers While there is no intermis- reation department, Dennis said. rhythm and blues are not as well known to many sion, the show will pause brief- Gaillard said the inmates are further encouraged to will pay tribute to people, “but they had a lot of ly for an award presentation to be productive and cooperative by offering rewards for such groups and hits and were very popular.” Sumter native O’Neal Compton, having the cleanest housing pods during inspections individuals as The Among their hits are “Rock whose extensive film and TV on Fridays. Temptations, The Steady,” “It’s a Love Thing” and credits include “Primary Col- Inmates in the cleanest and most organized pod get COMPTON Whispers, The “Just Gets Better with Time.” ors,” “Deep Impact,” “Nixon” to stay up a few hours later and could receive an extra Ojays, The Stylis- The Sandhill Soul Crooners and “Diabolique.” He is also an meal for that Friday night, he said. tics, The Delfonics, Aretha are a group of five U.S. Army award-winning writer, art pho- The inmates have to work together to get that prize, Franklin, Patti Labelle, Chaka veterans, many of whom tographer, producer and direc- and that teamwork makes a difference, he said. Khan, Smokey Robinson, Sam played in service bands. Fair- tor. Dennis also talked about two community outreach Cooke, Marvin Gaye and many ley said the Crooners are well Fairley said there will be an ideas: one that will hopefully bring in new officers other legends of the Motown known for their Temptations after-party open to the public at and another to strengthen the agency’s relationship era. tribute, while Making a Differ- the S&B Lounge, 1090B Broad with the public. The show presented by the ence will challenge them with St. in Sumter. The sheriff is putting together a recruitment video Big DM radio station and Victo- their interpretations of Whis- Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show for the sheriff’s office and detention center and plans ry Promotions will also feature pers tunes. Kings & Queen of Motown are to have the video played during commercial breaks on The Sandhill Soul Crooners and “Queen of Motown” Mia $15 general admission and can TV. Making a Difference in a com- Thompson will pay tribute to be purchased at the S&B “Any place we can show our face and show the uni- petition, said Chris Fairley of the popular female R&B vocal- Lounge, Patriot Hall at 135 form,” Dennis said. Victory One. ists. Haynsworth St., Al’s Music Hut He said some people do not realize the sheriff’s of- “The two groups will alternate “All of the groups will be at 624 Manning Ave. or online fice has an aviation unit, dive team and a K-9 unit. songs,” each trying to out per- backed by a full band,” Fairley at victoryonepromotions.com. The other outreach plan involves sheriff’s office form the other “as The Whis- said, adding that “this will be a Call (803) 436-2260 (Patriot Hall) staff giving out ice cream to children in different pers versus The Temptations,” very theatrical performance to charge by phone. areas of the county.

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In S.C., ardent Trump backer defeats Rep. Sanford

BY THOMAS BEAUMONT vate loyalty over policy. and CHRISTINA L. MYERS Arrington blasted Sanford as a The Associated Press “Never Trumper,” and Trump tweeted a startlingly personal attack hours be- COLUMBIA — President Donald fore polls closed, calling Sanford “MIA Trump is crediting his Election Day and nothing but trouble ... he’s better tweet in part for the defeat of a South off in Argentina.” Carolina Republican congressman Even for a political figure with no who has been critical of his adminis- shortage of confidence in challenging tration. party decision-making, the attack was Trump tweeted Wednesday that his a bold case of going after a sitting advisers didn’t want him to get in- member of Congress. It’s almost cer- volved in the Republican primary, tain to make other Republicans even thinking Rep. Mark Sanford “would more reluctant to take him on, even as easily win.” Trump stirs divisions on trade, foreign But Trump says Rep. Katie Ar- policy and the Russia investigation. rington “was such a good candidate, Sanford said Tuesday night that “I and Sanford was so bad, I had to give stand by every one of those decisions it a shot.” to disagree with the president.” Arrington narrowly defeated San- Sanford had never lost a political ford after Trump tweeted that Sanford race in South Carolina, and his defeat had been unhelpful, adding, “He is Tuesday came amid a roller-coaster better off in Argentina.” political career. Despite the scandal That was a reference to Sanford’s about the affair, he completed his sec- surprise disappearance from the state ond term as governor, and voters sent as governor, which he later revealed him to Congress two years later. was to further his affair with an Ar- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In her victory speech, Arrington gentine woman. U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford hugs his sons after addressing his supporters at Liberty Tap asked Republicans to come together, Sanford’s loss was perhaps the most Room in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday. Sanford lost his first election ever Tuesday, beaten saying “We are the party of President dramatic result in primaries across for the Republican nomination for another term in the coastal 1st District around Donald J. Trump.” five states Tuesday. Charleston by state Rep. Katie Arrington. Four other states voted Tuesday, in- He becomes the second incumbent cluding several races that will be key House Republican to lose a primary Trump era. Trump as unworthy and culturally in- to determining which party controls this year — the latest victim of intense Sanford’s voting record is generally tolerant made him a target of dedicat- the House of Representatives next divisions among the GOP in the conservative, but his criticism of ed Trump supporters who often ele- year.

TEACHERS FROM PAGE A1 and abstract artist. Glenn does about 100 speaking engage- ments across the U.S. a year on attitude, he said. Later in the day, Glenn also held one-hour breakout sessions titled “A Kick in the Atti- tude.” Glenn emphasized a person or school district must work to get better every single day, that Teachers were able to participate in workshops on many topics dur- “attitude is contagious,” and to ing the conference, which ends today. look at changes and challenges as opportunities to grow. Pocalla Springs Elementary She said she thinks this Using a piece of his own ab- School Assistant Principal week’s conference ranks as stract artwork, Glenn shared Candy Richburg said she was good as a national-level event that so many people “are fo- pleased with the conference given the variety of subjects cused on the mess” and chal- and various presenters. tackled, quality of keynote lenges they face daily that they “There is so much positive speakers and the community don’t find their heart (a small energy here this week,” Rich- support that was provided to heart-shaped figure drawn burg said. “The variety of help put it on. into the tapestry) through workshops is great, and there’s She noted that Wednesday some form of gratitude and something for everyone to re- night’s block party for Sumter can’t see the beautiful abstract charge your battery.” educators was fully funded by that can be created in the full Besides Glenn’s attitude ses- private-sector businesses and picture. sion, Richburg said she attend- industries in Sumter. “I call it finding the heart in ed a new educational program “The business community your mess,” Glenn said. “The session called AVID 101, a vo- has shown they are invested in heart is what you are grateful cabulary workshop and a our teachers, and that shows it for. The heart is that thing that hands-on technology work- means a lot to be a teacher you hold onto that gives you shop. here,” Hamm said. “That PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM hope, inspiration, courage and Interim Superintendent Deb- makes Sumter an attractive Marlissa Morton goes over information with Beverly Bearor during resilience to keep going. You bie Hamm, part of the steering place for teachers.” Wednesday’s sessions. must keep growing and choose committee for the conference, an attitude that works for you said she previously helped put and others you associate on professional development with.” conferences while serving in Several attendees found Richland District 2 in Colum- Glenn’s session and the others bia but that nothing was on the to be helpful. level of this event. Let Everyday Be A Special Day at Professional & Dependable Simply Southern Bistro Licensed & Insured MENTION THIS AD TO GET A FREE Fried Green Tomato Appetizer

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Mikota has announced the Laney, Robin M. Lang, Elizabeth Parrish, Chelsea M. Pastore, Part-Time Dean’s List McGarity, Derrick J. McLeod, spring 2018 student honors D. McInnis, Morgan E. Morris, Megan B. Power, Chantell S. Ray, • Clarendon County — Haley Aimee R. McLeod, Lauren E. Men- lists. This term, 406 students Connor Mouzon, Carmen C. Mul- Savannah Ray, Martha J. Reed, Pa- E. Andersen, Shera D. Bozier, doza, Kaitlyn G. Michelson, Chris- have been honored. The Presi- lins, Jacob S. Owens, Melissa trece J. Rhodes, Danielle B. Rice, Graham D. Cooley, Renee I. Eli- tina M. Miller, Javier R. Mitchell, dent’s List recognizes students Pendergrass, Cheyenne M. Rose, Rebecca K. Richardson, Sarah E. dieu, Ashley L. Estus, Bianca A. Katlyn N. Murray, Gabrielle D. who were enrolled in at least Sarah R. Russell, Madison G. Sex- Richardson, Sylvia A. Richardson, Flores, Christopher P. Gibbons, Myers, Priscilla A. Nesmith, Denise 12 semester credit hours and ton, Rachael L. South and Peggy Angela D. Robinson, Jordan G. Hannah F. Gleason, Janet V. Goff, J. Odom, Ganyson D. Oliver, Ter- achieved a 4.0 grade-point av- S. Tobolic-Colburn; Rock, Lizandra A. Rodriguez, Eric Shannon T.L. Hall, Skyler G. rance D. Osborne, Hannah E. Par- erage for the term. The Part- • Lee County — Jenna L. Cot- L. Romines, Victoria P. Rumbold, Hodge, Leigh A. Huggins, Kayla tin, Kendall E. Peckham, Ashley M. Time President’s List recogniz- tingham, Mary E. Gaskins, Payton Jack R. Saxon, Nathan R. Schrader, V. Jones, Joshua C. Jordan, Jose- Peidl, Jessica J. Peters, Rashaud R. es students who were enrolled E. Houser, Clara A. Kelley, Caroline Arielle R. Scott, Carmen M. Silves- fina Leon, Macy A. Lucas, Madi- Phelps, Kawanda N. Pleasant, in six to 11 credit hours and L. McCutchen, Mary K. Mozingo, ter, Emily G. Simmons, Kelly Sims, son A. Morehouse, Jakob D. Nab- Rickey F. Prioleau, Fletcher L. achieved a 4.0 grade-point av- Ty’Keila M. Scarborough, Joel L. Starla L. Singleton-Hannibal, holz, Sara K. Nalley, Aubrey E. Rabon, McKenzie L. Rawls, Rox- erage for the term. Seymour and Alexandra D. White; Kayla A. Small, Andrew Smith, Pack, Angela M. Pringle, Jacob A. anne Richard, Latanya N. Ricks, Central Carolina Technical • Sumter County — Leslie M. Khadary T. Stephens, Jonathan M. Richburg, Sara L. Rogan, Julia J. Yolanda Rogers, Jerry A. Sanders, College’s Dean’s List recogniz- Abraham, Nesreen T. Almosadder, Stewart, John A. Sturgeon, Gareth Taylor and Hunter D. White; Brittany J. Sanders, Latesha D. es students who were enrolled Briana L. Ard, Maya K. Arias, J. Suggs, Chessie M. Teal, Carson • Lee County — Abbigail M. Scott, Tiffany M. Sharkey, Tiram G. in at least 12 semester credit Brittney L. Atkinson, Kelsea E. Teves, Trevor T. Tidwell, Kaitlyn G. Arledge, Santana F. Christmas, Simmons, Tyler J. Singletary, hours and achieved at least a Baker, Amber M. Barkley, Frances- Truesdale, Warren T. Turner, Re- Rebecca L. Feeney, Kaitlyn A. Logan L. Singleton, KeaQuanda M. 3.5 grade-point average for the ca Batchelor, Matthew J. Beben, becca L. Vipperman, Ruth J. Wack- Hancock, Virginia McGuirt, Carti- Sinkler, Cedric F.L. Smalls, Alexan- term. This term, 373 students Rolanda M. Bennett, Alexis L. Be- ford, Nazhaui A. Wactor, Patricia J. er Z. Scarborough, Madison E. dria V. Smith, Jeffrey T. Smithhart, have been honored. The Part- rens, Robert O. Blakley, Felecia B. Warren, Ellie G. White, LeAnna M. Sims, Megan D. Stephens, Breon Santanna W. Somcheen, Aubrey L. Time Dean’s List recognizes Boone, Niyyah Z. Brooks, Dalton Williams, James E. Wilson, Jenni- T. Stephens, Alexcis L. Wesley Stoddard, Ashley M. Streety, Josh- students who were enrolled in H. Browder, Jacob A. Brown, Noah fer K. Wolfe, Delois S. Woodward, and Felicia N. Williams; and ua K. Sykes, Barbara A. Tainter, six to 11 credit hours and T. Brown, Cassidy C. Brunson, Laneyshia A. Wooten and Regis S. • Sumter County — Rebekah Scott E. Taylor, Megan M. Taylor, achieved at least a 3.5 grade- Jeanna Anne Burrows, Hailey M. Wynn. R. Aller, LaDonna D. Alston, Sha- Abrielle L. Temoney, Quinnisha A. point average for the term. Carroll, Tyron O. Champagne, Ali- ron Anderson, Tia C. Anderson, Thomas, Colton A. Tweedell, Mi- yah N. Charlot, Allen V. Childers, Full-Time Dean’s List Anitra M. Anderson, Hunter R. Ar- chael P. Wackford, Jasmyn T. Watts, Full-Time President’s List Kaylee E. Clark, Steven Coleman, • Clarendon County — Anna rants, Samuel C. Atkinson, Cami L. Ny’Asia J. Wesley, Jasmine S. • Clarendon County — Grace- Jessica R. Cook, Zeniya Cooley, K. Bench, Brittani N. Bensous- Atkinson, Joshua M. Avins, Ashley White, Robert J. Wilber, Sherwin L. lyn D. Coker, Kinsley R. Driggers, Emily A. Courson, Allison N. Crain, san, Courtney A. Burgess, Ange- G. Baker, Brittany Basham, Zarraga, Andrew W. Zdziarski. Rebeca Fleitas, Kacey L. Floyd, Isabella M. Crowe, Erin K. Currier, la M. Coker, Zachary L. Davis, Ke’Aundra A. Benjamin, Maggie E. S.C. STATE FAIR NAMES 2018 Maysey R. Floyd, Gavin C. Gib- Alexis M. Davin, Contessa D. Robert A. Duke, Jasmine N. Gai- Bennett, Elizabeth B. Bowman, SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS bons, Damien L. Gist, Grace M. Davis, Tatianna A. Davis, Riley K. ter, Mason Ham, Jessica W. Tonya R. Bozeman, Karin M. Bran- Joyner, Corey J. McElveen, Har- DeLavan, Brooke E. Delbocca, Helms, Bryant T. Lawson, Paizley non, Matthew S. Brayboy, Porsha The South Carolina State moni J. Parker, Sarah A. Tobias, Candace M. Dial, Rebecca M. Din- A. Lesaine, April C. Lukomski, D. Brigman, Annita K. Brown, Han- Fair has named its Ride of Heather L. Varn, Thomas A. Wal- kins, Anna M. DuBose, Amber D. Collin R. McKenzie, Keenan D. nah M. Brown, Jasmine J. Brunson, Your Life Scholarship recipi- lace, Derek D. White and Danielle Durham, Broadus R. Eddings Jr., Miller, Richard A. Nelson, Jason Sarah K. Burke, Dazjuan S. Butler, ents for 2018. The fair annual- A. Young; Corey N. Elam, Jana M. Faircloth, L. Prince, Marissa L. Puckett, Barbara L. Carpenter, Aashad H. ly awards 50 scholarships to • Lee County — David A. Loucinda C. Favor, Tierra K. Fergu- Rammie M. Saldivar, Heidi M. Carter, Clarissa T. Chestnut, Kayla South Carolina high school Botzer, Destiny N. Johnson, Noah son, Brandi L. Flowers, Kiera TaTy- Salinas and Sara N. Thompson; N. Christmas, Ashley Clark, Garrett students planning to pursue M. Kudra, Ashley D. Martin, Kelli ana R. Frink, Zachary Fugate, • Lee County — Shakira T. P. Coleman, Tyrell D. Commander, their studies at any public or N. McElveen, Laci M. McElveen, Kristain P. Gainey, Heather G. Brailsford, Patrick J. Bugger, Shannon A. Consentino, Anita A. private college, university or Edward G. Rat; Gamble, Lakeia M. Garner, Jessica Ke’osha Evins, Brianna Giddings, Cookey-Gam, Jordan A. Cortes, technical college in the state. • Sumter County — Daniel O. D. Gary, Linda Gayle, Gary L. Ged- Zachary Gooding, Shakira K. Tonika C. Covington, David L. The $6,000 scholarships are Barwick, Cheyenne A. Bradley, dings, Kaleigh A. Geddings, ShaC- Lewis, Ja’Curas J. McCloud, Crotts, Sydney R. Daniel, Tyra awarded at an annual rate of Jeannine S. Brooks, Brandon J. arolyn B. Goines, Sydney J. Gonza- Shakaila J. Pollard, Keishan M. Davis, Aaron M. Davis, Stephanie $1,500 and are based on aca- Burgess, William E. Cardinal Jr., les, Hailey J. Gosnell, Aliyah S. Scott, Janayla T. Smith and R. Deverna, Margaret A. Dicker- demic and extracurricular Tonyea L. Daley, Isabelle M. Dil- Grady, Talia T. Grant, Deliasha S. Emani K. Young Fortune; son, Wayne A. Dicks, Tiffany N. achievement, communication lard, Kari L. Estimable, Shanine T. Green, Brittany M. Griswold, Katie • Sumter County — Michael Driggers, Christopher A. Enge- skills, need and completeness Fullard, Daniel T. Gibson, Kristen D. Hamilton, Makaila D. Harrell, T. Babirad, Kaylee J. Baker, Han- man, Jaden K. English, Taona N. of the application. N. Godwin, Sarah C. Green, Kalya Tawania M. Harvin, Sophia M. nah M. Baker, Joshua C. Barnett, Ervin, Tiara R. Farmer, Chasmin C. “Educating the state’s youth T. Hamilton, Abby R. Hinson, Dar- Haughton, Susan C. Hillsman, Amber E. Beaty, Brittany A. Bick- Fernandez, Wyatt H. Fleming, remains a priority of the fair, rell K. Hodges, Marion H. Hood, James W. Holladay, Destiny R. Hol- ford, Larry D. Bledsoe, Sarah L. Hannah K. Floyd, Walter L. Foster, and we are passionate about Austin T. Hopkins, Austin L. Jack- land, Emily S. Irvin, Emily F. Jack- Browder, Hannah Carino, Mark H. Chelsea L. Gamble, Kayla R. Garib- this mission,” State Fair man- son, Janasia M. Jackson, Hassan son, James F. Jackson, Olivia D. Carnes, Nykiria L. Chatman, Wil- ay, Jackson D. Gaulke, Lacey A. ager Nancy Smith said. Jeng, Rachel A. Knauer, Donette Jans, Jeremy A. Johnson, Kather- liam C. Clemmons, Keonte Cly- Gibbons, Angela T. Gipson, Mat- Scholarship recipients must L. Kuperus, Jose E. Martinez-Cas- ine A. Johnson, Laura H. Johnson, burn, Tashae S. Cobia, Tisha M. thew T. Gizzi, Allie E. Goff, Sherry maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 tillo, Shelly L. Matlock, Aiyande D. Makayla D. Johnson, Micah A. Daniels, Jessica A. Davis, Tyjujuan A. Graves, Faith D. Green, Tyron D. scale and enroll in at least 30 McGill, Owen A. Minello, Darla J. Johnson, Patrick B. Johnson, Sara I. Dismukes, Nicholas Dolen, Lin- Greene, DeMondre R. Greene, credit hours each academic Moore, Brittney K. Morant, Jamie E. Johnson, Avery Jones, Alexis A. coln X. Dougan, David I. Drum- Brandon D. Griffin, Amanda L. year to receive funding for that L. Nahooikaika, Kristen E. Kilpatrick, Julee A. Leger, Brandy mond, Samuel G. Dubose, Kelsey Hackler, Rachell E. Harglerode, year. The following local stu- Nygaard, Richard D. Phillips, Clay- A. Lemmon, Marissa L. Lentz, M. Durant, Shaquita M. Epps, Trinity R. Harrington, Krysten N. dents were named scholarship ton W. Possert, Nathanael Ray, Blaire E. Lewis, Daniquia M. Lewis, Ty’Quaja L. Green, Andrea J. Hop- Hassler, Zaralyn L. Hernandez, recipients: Everett Dinkins of Robert K. Robinson, Alexandria Allie M. Lindler, Hannah G. Lind- wood, Daniel P. Johnson, Haile E. Kendal L. High, Melanie J. Hill, Sumter High School; Tristan M. Ross, Joseph D. Safford, sey, Kenzie A. MacQueen, Ryan J. Josey, Whitney A. Keyes, Jordan Ja’Rea K. Holmes, Sara L. Hudson, Furrow of Thomas Sumter Nyaaisjah T. Samuel, Marion Magee, Robin S. Majority, J’maiya E. Kipp, Kendra L. Lau, Ali A. Steven K. Hurley, McKayla L. Huth, Academy; and Horton Gibson Schneider, Gregory J. Sewell, Ben- D. Malone, Michelle R. Mason, Leviner, Niya Loveless, O’Neil J. Pamela Z. Ishman, Susan Jackson, of Manning High School. jamin T. Shrewsbury, Cameron P. Janiece U. Matthews, Terry D. Mack, Austin R. Martinez, Mella- Indyia M. Jackson, JA’Breyah C. Sims, Ja’Niya T. Singleton, David Mayfield, Tonjasia A. Mayrant- ny C. McMichael, Christine Y. Mor- James, Dominique A. Johnson, R. Smith, Joseph M. Sullivan, Prayleau, Jeffrey L. McClendon, ris, Taylor L. Odom, Anastasia A. Elizabeth C. Johnson, Nyckolas L. David W. Summers, Ashley M. Till, Marley R. McCormick, Jade H. Parker, Kristen S. Pierson, Jayden Johnson, Sheila N. Johnson, Ethel Kyra C. Van Anda, Yadira Viera, McCoy, Emily G. McDonald, Han- L. Price, Jayson M. Price, Derrick Y. Johnson, Garrett P. Jordan, Jas- Rachael M. Wallace, Hannah E. nah L. McElroy, Keonna L. B. Raybon, Kenneth W. Reynolds, mine P. Josey, Dylan M. Kolb, Katie White, Lizbeth L. Wills, LeChone McElveen, Emily L. McWilliams, Joseph R. Roveri, Jordan C. Scrug- M. Lilley, Faith S. Litchfield, Wilson and Brandon A. Yeager Charles Medlin, Witnea S. Merrell, gs, Cynthia T. Sims, Krysten A.

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BY ANNE FLAHERTY yielded a joint statement that con- South Korean leaders on the summit, Accomplished” banner flown behind and JOSH LEDERMAN tained a promise to work toward a de- said the U.S. wants North Korea to President George W. Bush in 2003 The Associated Press nuclearized Korean Peninsula, but it take “major” nuclear disarmament when he spoke aboard a Navy ship fol- lacked details. That didn’t stop the steps within the next two years — be- lowing the U.S. invasion of Iraq. The WASHINGTON — President Donald president from talking up the outcome fore the end of Trump’s first term in words came back to haunt the admin- Trump declared on Wednesday there of what was the first meeting between 2021. He said the North Korean leader istration, as the war dragged on was “no longer a Nuclear Threat from a U.S. and North Korean leader in six understands that “there will be in- throughout Bush’s presidency. North Korea,” a dubious claim follow- decades of hostility. The Korean War depth verification” of nuclear commit- Trump’s claim that North Korea no ing his summit with leader Kim Jong ended in 1953 without a peace treaty, ments in any deal with the U.S. longer poses a nuclear threat is ques- Un that produced no guarantees on leaving the two sides in a technical While Trump was facing questions tionable considering Pyongyang’s sig- how or when Pyongyang would disarm. state of war. at home and among allies about nificant weapons arsenal. Tempering Trump’s very upbeat as- “Just landed — a long trip, but ev- whether he gave away too much in re- Independent experts say the North sessment, his top diplomat, Mike Pom- erybody can now feel much safer than turn for far too little at the summit, could have enough fissile material for peo, cautioned that the U.S. would re- the day I took office,” Trump tweeted North Korean state media heralded anywhere between about a dozen and sume “war games” with close ally early Wednesday. “There is no longer claims of a victorious meeting with 60 nuclear bombs. Last year it tested South Korea if the North stops negoti- a Nuclear Threat from North Korea. the U.S. president; photos of Kim long-range missiles that could reach ating in good faith. The president had Meeting with Kim Jong Un was an in- standing side by side with Trump on the U.S. mainland, although it remains announced a halt in the drills after his teresting and very positive experience. the world stage were splashed across unclear if it has mastered the technol- meeting with Kim on Tuesday. North Korea has great potential for newspapers. ogy to deliver a nuclear warhead that The summit in Singapore, which the future!” Trump’s own chest-thumping tweet could re-enter the atmosphere and hit marked a major reduction in tensions, Pompeo, who flew to Seoul to brief seemed reminiscent of the “Mission its target.

ment and said they would not offer any major concessions Trump-Kim summit until it took meaningful steps. Despite those efforts, Trump announced after the summit that he had agreed to suspend raises new questions U.S. military drills with South Korea, something North Korea has long demanded. over South Korean role On Wednesday, North Kore- an state media said Trump BY HYUNG-JIN KIM cessfully prolong the current had also agreed to the North’s and KIM TONG-HYUNG mood of detente. desire for a step-by-step disar- The Associated Press Meeting for about five hours, mament process with corre- Trump and Kim exchanged a sponding U.S. concessions at SINGAPORE — When South historic handshake, took a each step, rather than imme- Korea’s president shuttled be- short stroll together, patted diate disarmament as the U.S. tween North Korea and the each other’s backs and signed a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS had initially sought. United States to broker their summit agreement. Trump Destination signs to North Korea’s capital Pyongyang, top, and the Trump’s agreement to sus- first-ever summit, he faced promised to provide security United States, center, are seen at the Imjingak Pavilion in Paju near pend the military drills appar- both praise and criticism about guarantees to the North and the border village of Panmunjom, South Korea, on Wednesday. ently came without prior con- whether he was a peace-mak- suspend joint military drills sultation with South Korea, ing mediator or was helping with the South as long as nego- difficulties are likely to lie for North Korea’s nuclear dis- baffling many who think the North Korea find ways to weak- tiations with the North contin- ahead but vowed to work to- armament, allowing it time to U.S.-South Korea alliance, en U.S.-led economic sanctions. ue in “good faith.” Kim, in re- gether with the U.S., North perfect its weapons program. forged in blood during the A day after President Don- turn, agreed to work toward a Korea and others to bring “High expectations were met 1950-53 Korean War, should ald Trump and North Korean vague “complete denucleariza- lasting peace to the Korean by low results,” said Nam remain strong throughout the leader Kim Jong Un held their tion of the Korean Peninsula.” Peninsula. Sung-wook, a North Korea ex- push for a negotiated end to summit in Singapore, is it Those moves were unthink- “We will never go back to pert at Seoul’s Korea Universi- the nuclear tensions. clearer whether Moon Jae-in able even several months ago, the past again and never give ty. “Moon, and then Trump, “Why did South Korea and played a positive or negative when the two unpredictable up on this bold journey. Histo- were quick to bite on North Ko- the U.S. form an alliance and role? A quick answer: Proba- leaders threatened to nuke ry is a record of people who rea’s invitation for talks. When stage military drills before the bly not. each other and traded a series take action and rise to a chal- Trump realized there wasn’t nuclear crisis flared? It’s be- Assessments of Moon’s di- of harsh personal insults. lenge,” he said. going to be anything substan- cause North Korea has been plomacy have become more Moon issued a statement But conservatives in South tial in return, it was impossible belligerent,” said Kim Tae- divisive and complex, with after the summit calling it a Korea slammed the summit, for him to back out because he woo, former president of the Trump criticized in both “huge step forward” toward saying it failed to curb North had already gone too far.” Korea Institute for National South Korea and the U.S. for peace that “helped break Korea’s nuclear ambitions. U.S. officials had worked Unification in Seoul. He said the concessions he made to down the last remaining Cold They said both Trump and hard to get North Korea to cancellation of the drills “is North Korea, while others War legacy on Earth.” Moon should be blamed for not agree to “complete, verifiable really a bad idea ... and think the summit will suc- He acknowledged that many specifying steps and deadlines and irreversible” disarma- (Trump) betrayed our people.” Cash in a FLASH! We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins Escape the Ordinary... & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates Lafayette Gold and Silver Exchange Broadstone Manor InsideInnside VVestcoestco PrPropertiesopperrties Antiques & Interiors 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 (inside Coca-Cola Building) Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM 204 & 208 BROAD STREET 803-773-8022 SUMTER, SC 29150 THURSDAY - SATURDAY 10:00-5:00 803.968.3086 www.broadstonemanor.com

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COMMENTARY Behind Trump’s exasperation at the G-7 summit t the G-7 summit greatest trade-deficit nation in Canada, Presi- in history to a trade-surplus dent Donald nation, as we were up until A Trump described the mid-1970s? America as “the piggy bank Americans are indeed car- that everybody is robbing.” rying the lion’s share of the After he left Quebec, his load of the defense of the director of Trade and In- West, and of fighting the dustrial Policy, Peter Navar- terrorists and radical Is- ro, added a few parting lamists of the Middle East, words for Prime Minister and of protecting South Justin Trudeau: Korea and Japan. “There’s a special place in But if our NATO and hell for any foreign leader Asian allies refuse to make that engages in bad faith di- the increases in defense he plomacy with President demands, is Trump really COMMENTARY Donald J. Trump and then willing to cancel our treaty tries to stab him in the back commitments, walk away on the way out the door. ... from our war guarantees And that’s ... what weak, and let these nations face On Charles Krauthammer, my dishonest Justin Trudeau Russia and China on their did. And that comes own? Could he cut right from Air Force that umbilical cord? One.” friend, mentor and lodestar Ike’s Secretary of In Singapore, State John Foster Trump tweeted more Dulles spoke of con- ASHINGTON Mondale,” Cheney said. strategic necessity.” Put about that piggy ducting an “agoniz- — A few years Charles delivered an en- another way, he said, we bank. ing reappraisal” of ago, I was talk- thralling lecture, which, to will intervene “where it “Why should I, as U.S. commitments to Wing with this day, is the best expres- counts.” Germany and President of the defend NATO allies, Charles Krauthammer in sion I have ever heard of Japan counted. So did the United States, allow if they did not con- the Fox News green room America’s role in the Soviet Union. So does the countries to continue Pat tribute more money when the news that some- world. He dismissed the battle against Islamic to- to make Massive Buchanan and troops. one famous had passed idea of American empire, talitarianism. Trade Surpluses, as Dulles died in away flashed on the televi- declaring, “It is absurd to I realized that night: they have for decades 1959, and that reap- sion screen. Charles told apply the word to a people That’s not only what I ... (while) the U.S. pays close praisal, threatened 60 years me the way whose first instinct upon think; that’s how I want to to the entire cost of NATO- ago, never happened. In- he hoped arriving on anyone’s soil is think. That’s how I want to protecting many of these deed, when the Cold War to go when to demand an exit strate- write. I want to be like same countries that rip us ended, our NATO allies cut his time gy.” Unlike Rome or Brit- Charles Krauthammer. off on Trade?” defense spending again. Yet came. His ain or other classical em- A few years later, when I To understand what we are still subsidizing dream, he pires, he said, Americans asked his advice for my drives Trump, and explains NATO in Europe and have said, was do not hunger for territory. new Post column, Charles his exasperation and anger, taken on new allies since to be assas- “We like it here. We like invited me to his office. these remarks are a good the Soviet Empire fell. sinated our McDonald’s. We like What a thrill to finally place to begin. If Europe refuses to invest Marc Thiessen during the our football. We like our meet him in person! He Our elites see America as the money in defense seventh-in- rock-and-roll. We’ve got was exactly as I expected: an “indispensable nation,” Trump demands, or accept ning the Grand Canyon and gracious, funny and kind. the premier world power the tariffs America needs to stretch at a game at Na- Graceland. ... We’ve got ev- He shared with me his whose ordained duty it is to reduce and erase its trade tionals Park. He wanted to erything. And if that’s not writing process, how he defend democracy, stand up deficits, what does he do? Is die in what he once called enough, we’ve got Vegas — came up with ideas and to dictators and aggressors he prepared to shut U.S. “my own private paradise,” which is a facsimile of ev- wrote — and rewrote — his and uphold a liberal world bases and pull U.S. troops where “the twilight’s erything. ... If we want columns, until every word order. out of the Baltic republics, gleaming, the popcorn’s Chinese or Indian or Ital- was perfect. And then he They see U.S. wealth and Poland and Germany, and popping, the kids’re romp- ian, we go to the food gave me one last piece of power as splendid tools that let the Europeans face Vlad- ing and everyone’s happy.” court.” advice. “One day, they are fate has given them to shape imir Putin and Russia them- Alas, fate has different We are not an imperial going to ask you to write the future of the planet. selves? plans. Charles’ announce- power, Charles said, but a two columns a week,” he Trump sees America as a This is not an academic ment that he has only a commercial republic that, said. “Don’t do it. No one nation being milked by al- question. For the crunch few weeks to live is heart- “by pure accident of histo- can write two good col- lies who free ride on our de- that was inevitable when breaking. But in writing it, ry, has been designated umns a week.” I followed fense effort, as they engage Trump was elected seems at he gave all who love and custodian of the interna- his advice ... until this in trade practices that pros- hand. admire him a wonderful tional system.” How to year. (Sorry, Charles). per their own peoples at He promised to negotiate gift — the opportunity to meet those responsibili- In the years that fol- America’s expense. with Putin and improve re- tell him what he means to ties? Charles systematical- lowed, I was blessed to Where our elites live to lations with Russia. He us and how he changed our ly took apart the compet- spend countless hours with play masters of the uni- promised to force our NATO lives. ing schools of foreign poli- Charles waiting to go on verse, Trump sees a world allies to undertake more of Charles was the first per- cy: isolationism (which he the air at Fox News, talk- laughing behind America’s their own defense. He son I turned to for advice called an “ideology of ing about everything from back, while allies exploit pledged to get out and stay when I was offered the op- fear”); liberal internation- conservative philosophy to our magnanimity and ideal- out of Mideast wars and portunity to write a weekly alism (which supports the rise of President ism for their own national begin to slash the trade def- column for The Post. force only in cases “devoid Trump. He is so brilliant, ends. icits that we have run with I did not know him at the of national interest” and so immersed in the debate, The numbers are impossi- the world. time. Like so many others, seeks to constrain Ameri- that he has never needed to ble to refute and hard to ex- And that’s what America I had long admired his can power through “fic- prepare very much. One plain. voted for. work from afar. The first tional legalisms”); and re- day, I asked him what his Last year, the EU had a Now, after 500 days, he time I saw him speak in alism (which believes in topic was. “I have no idea,” $151 billion trade surplus faces formidable opposition person was in 2004, when I American power but “fails he said with a twinkle in with the U.S. China ran a to these defining goals of was a young Pentagon because it offers no vi- his eye. I had to spend $376 billion trade surplus his campaign, even within speechwriter and Charles sion”). hours preparing to be half with the U.S., the largest in his own party. gave the American Enter- In their place, Charles of- as good as Charles. I’m still history. The world sold us Putin remains a pariah on prise Institute’s Irving fered what he called demo- working on it. Even before $796 billion more in goods Capitol Hill. Our allies are Kristol Award lecture. He cratic realism, which “sees I knew him, he was my than we sold to the world. rejecting the tariffs Trump was introduced by Vice as the engine of history lodestar — and he always A nation that spends more has imposed and threaten- President Dick Cheney, not the will to power, but will be. than it takes in from taxes, ing retaliation. who noted that Charles the will to freedom.” and consumes more of the Free trade Republicans had been a speechwriter America, he said, “will Follow Marc A. Thiessen on world’s goods than it pro- reject tariffs that might for one of his predecessors. support democracy every- Twitter, @marcthiessen. duces itself for export, year raise the cost of the items “I now wish I had paid where, but we will commit in and year out, is a nation U.S. companies make more attention at the time blood and treasure only in © 2018, The Washington on the way down. abroad and then ship back to the speeches of Walter places where there is a Post Writers Group We are emulating our to the United States. British cousins of the 19th The decisive battles be- century. tween Trumpian national- EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES Trump understands that ism and globalism remain this situation is not sustain- ahead of us. Trump’s criti- able. His strength is that the cal tests have yet to come. EDITORIALS represent the views of the owners of of the newspaper. 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AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 The Sumter Combat Veterans ing contest for ages 6-18 WEATHER Group monthly meeting will with theme of “My Dream be held at 10 a.m. on Fri- House” and an essay con- ® day, JuneSumter 15, at 529 Combat N. Wise Veterans test (100-plusGroup to words) for AccuWeather ve-day forecast for Sumter Drive. Dinnermeet Friday is $5 per ages 6-18 with the theme plate and will be served of “What Home Ownership TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY after the meeting. Dinner Means to Me” will be held. will consist of sausage dog Deadline for entry into with chili, coleslaw, chips contests is 5 p.m. on Mon- and a drink or water. day, June 18. Refresh- A Juneteenth celebration will ments, door prizes and fun Times of sun and A thunderstorm in A thunderstorm in Times of clouds and Partly sunny Partly sunny be held beginning at 10 for kids. clouds spots early spots sun a.m. on Saturday, June 16, The Heart of Sumter Neigh- 90° 71° 89° / 69° 90° / 70° 91° / 72° 93° / 73° at the Mary McLeod Bet- borhood Association (HSNA) hune Park, 1175 Dr. Mary and the Sumter County Cul- Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 40% Chance of rain: 40% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 25% McLeod Bethune Road, tural Center will present a WSW 4-8 mph SSW 3-6 mph ENE 4-8 mph ESE 4-8 mph SSE 4-8 mph SSW 4-8 mph Mayesville. Bring your brass quintet from the lawn chairs and umbrellas. Charleston Symphony Or- Gaﬀ ney There will be food, drink, chestra 6-8 p.m. on Satur- 89/68 music and more. day, June 23, in front of Pa- Spartanburg The Military Order of the Pur- triot Hall. 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MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Top-seeded Taylor Townsend eyes a volley during her first-round match with Astra Sharma in the Palmetto Pro Open on Wednesday at Palmetto Tennis Center. Townsend survived a tough match, winning 7-5, 7-6(7) to advance. Top-seeded Townsend tested in opening match in Palmetto Pro Open

BY DENNIS BRUNSON Open is played. Townsend rallied from a 5-2 just started trying to focus Open. She won two tourna- [email protected] "A tournament is a tourna- deficit to win the first set 7-5 more, taking it point by ments and was in the semifi- ment," Townsend said when and then trailed 5-3 in a point." nals of her four most recent Before playing in her first- asked about the mental prepa- 6-point tiebreaker that would The Townsend/Sharma tournaments. She then won round match in the main sin- ration needed for playing on have forced a third set to win match was one of 16 first- the French Open Wild Card gles draw of the Palmetto Pro two such different stages. "I the second set 7-6(7). round matches in the 32-play- Challenge and then won her Open on Wednesday at Pal- don't care where it is; I'm "She's a very good player," er main draw. first-round match before fall- metto Tennis Center, No. 1 looking to play matches and Townsend said of Sharma. "I Townsend came into the ing to world No. 1 and French seed Taylor Townsend's most that's it." just wasn't playing well early PPO, a $25,000 USTA Pro Cir- Open champion Simona recent match was in a far Well, Townsend certainly on, and I don't think she had cuit event, ranked No. 71 in Halep. grander venue: Roland Garros had a match with Astra Shar- any unforced errors until the the world. She went on a tear in Paris where the French ma of Australia on Wednesday. fourth game (of the first set). I before going to the French SEE PPO, PAGE B3

PRO BASEBALL PREP SPORTS Freeman’s bat powers Braves past Mets 2-0 Scott’s Branch

ATLANTA (AP) — No-hitter or not, Atlanta’s Mike Soroka knew the Braves would be Freddie multi-sport cautious and not let him overexert his Freeman hits a right shoulder. solo home run "The first time I even thought about in the eighth standout signs what was going on was going out for inning of the the sixth," he said. "It was happening Braves 2-0 so quickly. You get into a rhythm that victory over with S.C. State way, and that wasn't bad as well." the New York Soroka did not allow a hit until the Mets in Atlanta BY DENNIS BRUNSON seventh inning, Freddie Freeman hom- on Wednesday. [email protected] ered and drove in both runs, and the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Atlanta Braves beat the struggling New SUMMERTON — Because York Mets 2-0 on Wednesday. he is very good at several dif- Soroka, the youngest pitcher in the ferent things, Joshua Pringle major leagues and one of baseball's top of Scott's Branch High School prospects, returned from a shoulder is going to be able to compete strain that sidelined him since May 17 in athletics at the collegiate to outpitch NL ERA leader Jacob de- level. Grom in a game that lasted only 2 Pringle recently signed with hours, 12 minutes. South Carolina State Universi- ty in Orangeburg, where he SEE BRAVES, PAGE B2 will compete in both track and field and football for the Bulldogs. U.S. OPEN "This is really something I've wanted to do all U.S. Open hopes ultimate test doesn’t feature trick questions PRINGLE my life," said Pringle, who will throw the shot BY DOUG FERGUSON roy broke the U.S. Open scor- put and the discus in track The Associated Press ing at Congressional, no one and be a long snapper in foot- broke par at Olympic Club in ball. "I got put into the right SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — 2012 when Webb Simpson positions in sports that I love. The U.S. Open wants to be the won. I'm just happy to have this op- ultimate test in golf, and Moments like this lead to portunity." sometimes that leads to a se- criticism that the USGA over- Pringle was a standout ries of trick questions. reacts. Justin Rose sees it an- thrower for the Eagles, who One of them was 14 years other way. have won the 1A boys state ago at Shinnecock Hills. "When everything is in bal- title each of the past two sea- A year after Jim Furyk tied ance, it's kind of boring," he sons. They defeated Military the U.S. Open scoring record said. "And I think in life, the Magnet 96-93 last month to de- at Olympia Fields, the week- closer you get to the edges, fend their crown. Pringle had end of the 2004 U.S. Open was that's where the excitement over one-fifth of their points, so bone dry and lightning fast THE ASSOCIATED PRESS is. So I would say the USGA is scoring 20 for winning both that only three players broke Justin Thomas hits off the eighth fairway during a practice round not reactionary. It's counter- the shot and the discus. par on the weekend, none on for the U.S. Open on Wednesday in Southampton, N.Y. The tourna- balancing. So if you go too far Pringle won the discus with Sunday. Fans having to move ment starts today. one way, you've got to come a toss of 130 feet, 11 inches. He to the side because of a golf back the other way. You don't claimed the shot with a throw ball rolling toward them is putter from the green. Tee ting surface and into a bun- want to fall off the edge." of 47-04. not unusual, except when the shots that landed on the sev- ker. player hit the shot with his enth green rolled off the put- One year after Rory McIl- SEE U.S. OPEN, PAGE B2 SEE PRINGLE, PAGE B2 B2 | THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM AREA ROUNDUP USC Sumter soccer coach Fox to host World Cup seminar today

POP WARNER University of South Caroli- with a 2-1 victory over Or- Orangeburg today. REGISTRATION SATURDAY tional Baseball Camp will na Sumter men's soccer head angeburg Post 4 on Tuesday HARTSVILLE 4 hold its second session be- coach Skottowe Fox will host at Monarch Field. SUMTER 3 Registration for the YAS ginning on Monday. a seminar to discuss the sport Braydon Osteen went the Pop Warner Sumter Spar- The session will run as well as the World Cup distance on the mound, strik- The Sumter Junior P-15's tans Football & Cheer tack- through Thursday, June 21. today beginning at 1 p.m. ing out five and walking three. suffered their first loss of the le program will be held on The camp, which is open to The meeting will take place M-S scored a run in the fifth season on Tuesday, falling to Saturday at Brand Universi- children ages 7-10, will run in Room 127 of the Schwartz when Dusty Hancock led off Hartsville 4-3 in eight innings ty located at 4676 Broad from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Building and will last 30 to 45 with a bunt single. He moved at Riley Park. Street. each day. minutes. to second base on a passed Hartsville tied the game at The registration event will The fee is $60. It is free and open to the ball and scored on Dalton 3-3 with two runs in the top of also consist of a car wash and For more information, public. Page's 2-out single. the sixth before pushing fish fry fundraiser. contact camp directors MANNING 2 Manning got the winning run across the winning run in the For more information, con- Frankie Ward at (803) 720- ORANGEBURG 1 in the sixth. Morgan Morris got eighth. tact Ivan Sanders at (803) 468- 4081, Barry Hatfield at a hit, stole second and scored on Victor Brown had two hits 7429. (803) 236-4768 or Robbie MANNING -- The Manning- Caleb Quick's 2-out hit. and two walks for Sumter, DIAMOND PRO CAMP SECOND Mooneyham at (803) 938- Santee Post 68 American Le- Luke Stokes had two hits which fell to 9-1. Kieran Hager- SESSION STARTS MONDAY 3141. gion baseball team evened its for Post 68. ty worked five innings on the record at 5-5 on the season Manning-Santee plays at mound for the Junior P-15's. The Diamond Pro Instruc- From staff reports

Milwaukee 1, Chicago Cubs 0 8:02 a.m.-1:47 p.m. — Rory McIlroy, Northern SCOREBOARD Pittsburgh 5, Arizona 4 Ireland; Jordan Spieth, United States; Phil Colorado at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Mickelson, United States. Minnesota 29 34 .460 5 Washington at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. 8:13 a.m.-1:58 p.m. — Hideki Matsuyama, Japan; TV, RADIO Detroit 31 37 .456 5½ San Francisco at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Marc Leishman, Australia; Rickie Fowler, Unit- Chicago 23 42 .354 12 Cincinnati at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. ed States. TODAY Kansas City 22 45 .328 14 San Diego at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. 8:24 a.m.-2:09 p.m. — Charles Howell III, United 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Mercedes Open Round- West Division Texas at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. States; Bill Haas, United States; Charley Hoff- of-16 Matches from Stuttgart, Germany (TENNIS). man, United States. 9 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Mercedes Open Round- W L Pct GB TODAY 8:35 a.m.-2:20 p.m. — Sungjae Im, South Korea; of-16 Matches from Stuttgart, Germany (TENNIS). Seattle 43 24 .642 — San Francisco (Rodriguez 1-1) at Miami (Straily 2-2), Russell Knox, Scotland; Matthew Wallace, Eng- 9:30 a.m. — PGA Golf: U.S. Open First Round from Houston 43 25 .632 ½ 12:10 p.m. land. Southampton, N.Y. (FOX SPORTS 1). Los Angeles 37 31 .544 6½ Colorado (Marquez 4-6) at Philadelphia (Velasquez 8:46 a.m.-2:31 p.m. — a-Shintaro Ban, United 11 a.m. — International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group Oakland 34 33 .507 9 4-7), 1:05 p.m. States; Sung Joon Park, South Korea; Tim A Match from Moscow — Russia vs. Saudi Arabia Texas 27 42 .391 17 San Diego (Ross 5-3) at Atlanta (Sanchez 2-0), 7:35 p.m. Wilkinson, New Zealand. (WACH 57). N.Y. Mets (Matz 2-4) at Arizona (Koch 4-3), 9:40 p.m. 8:57 a.m.-2:42 p.m. — Dylan Meyer, United 11:30 a.m. — WNBA Basketball: Indiana at Atlanta (FOX TUESDAY States; Sulman Raza, United States; Chris Nae- SPORTSOUTH, NBA TV). Boston 6, Baltimore 4 FRIDAY gel, United States. 1:30 p.m. — LPGA Golf: Meijer LPGA Classic First Round N.Y. Yankees 3, Washington 0 Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. from Grand Rapids, Mich. (GOLF). Minnesota 6, Detroit 4 Miami at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. THURSDAY-FRIDAY 3:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Houston at Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 1 Washington at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. FIRST HOLE-10TH HOLE Oakland or Cleveland at Chicago White Sox (MLB Chicago White Sox 5, Cleveland 1 San Diego at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. 12:30 p.m.-6:45 a.m. — Sam Burns, United NETWORK). Cincinnati 5, Kansas City 1, 10 innings Colorado at Texas, 8:05 p.m. 4:30 p.m. — States; Brian Gay, United States; Dean Bur- PGA Golf: U.S. Open First Round from Houston 6, Oakland 3 Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. mester, South Africa. Southampton, N.Y. (WACH 57). Seattle 6, L.A. Angels 3 Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. 6 p.m. — 12:41 p.m.-6:56 a.m. — Ryan Evans, England; a- NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series West NAPA L.A. Dodgers 12, Texas 5 N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Chun An Yu, Taiwan; Liang Wenchong, China. Auto Pars 175 from Dacono, Colo. (NBC SPORTS San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. 12:52 p.m.-7:07 a.m. — Russell Henley, United NETWORK). WEDNESDAY 6:05 p.m. — States; Aaron Wise, United States; Peter Ui- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Tampa Bay 1, Toronto 0 hlein, United States. WDXY-AM 1240). Boston 5, Baltimore 1 U.S. OPEN TEE TIMES 6:30 p.m. — 1:03 p.m.-7:18 a.m.— Tony Finau, United States; American Legion Baseball: Sumter at L.A. Angels at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. At Shinnecock Hills Luke List, United States; Gary Woodland, Unit- Camden (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM Washington at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Southamption, N.Y. ed States. 1290). Minnesota at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. All Times EDT 7 p.m. — 1:14 p.m.-7:29 a.m. — Sergio Garcia, Spain; Jon Major League Baseball: Tampa Bay at New Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. (a-amateur) Rahm, Spain; Rafa Cabrera Bello, Spain. York Yankees (FOX SPORTS 1). Cincinnati at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. — 1:25 p.m.-7:40 a.m. — Tommy Fleetwood, Eng- Women's International Volleyball: FIVB Houston at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. THURSDAY-FRIDAY land; Francesco Molinari, Italy; Alex Noren, Nations League Pool-Play Match from Sante Fe, Texas at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. FIRST HOLE-10TH HOLE Sweden. Argentina (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 1:36 p.m.-7:51 a.m. — Cameron Smith, Austra- 7:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: San Diego at TODAY 6:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Harold Varner, United States; Scott Piercy, United States; Matthieu lia; Kyle Stanley, United States; Pat Perez, Atlanta (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WWFN-FM 100.1, Minnesota (Lynn 4-4) at Detroit (Fulmer 2-5), 1:10 p.m. United States. WPUB-FM 102.7). Cleveland (Clevinger 4-2) at Chicago White Sox Pavon, France. 8:30 p.m. — 6:56 a.m.-12:41 p.m. — Michael Putnam, United 1:47 p.m.-8:02 a.m. — Justin Thomas, United Professional Boxing: Robert Manzanarez (Rodon 0-1), 2:10 p.m. States; Dustin Johnson, United States; Tiger vs. Mercito Gesta in a Lightweight Bout from Indio, Houston (Verlander 8-2) at Oakland (Montas 3-0), 3:35 States; Scott Gregory, England; Will Zalatoris, United States. Woods, United States. Calif. (ESPN). p.m. 1:58 p.m.-8:13 a.m. — Li Haotong, China; Si Woo 8:30 p.m. — CFL Football: Edmonton at Winnipeg Tampa Bay (Snell 8-3) at N.Y. Yankees (German 0-4), 7:07 a.m.-12:52 p.m. — Brendan Steele, United States; Chesson Hadley, United States; a-Harry Kim, South Korea; Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Thai- (ESPN2). 7:05 p.m. land. 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Boston at Seattle or Boston (Price 7-4) at Seattle (Hernandez 6-5), 10:10 Ellis, England. 7:18 a.m.-1:03 p.m. — Jhonattan Vegas, Venezu- 2:09 p.m.-8:24 a.m. — Jason Dufner, United New York Mets at Arizona (MLB NETWORK). p.m. States; a-Braden Thornberry, United States; 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Mercedes Open ela; Dylan Frittelli, South Africa; a-Doug Ghim, United States. Brandt Snedeker, United States. Quarterfinal Matches from Stuttgart, Germany FRIDAY 2:20 p.m.-8:35 a.m. — Rikuya Hoshino, Japan; (TENNIS). Miami at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. 7:29 a.m.-1:14 p.m. — Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa; Jimmy Walker, United States; Justin a-Ryan Lumsden, Scotland; James Morrison, Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. England. Washington at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Rose, England. 7:40 a.m.-1:25 p.m. — Bubba Watson, United 2:31 p.m.-8:46 a.m. — Cameron Wilson, United AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. States; a-Will Grimmer, United States; a-Philip Colorado at Texas, 8:05 p.m. States; Jason Day, Australia; Brooks Koepka, United States. Barbaree, United States. TUESDAY Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. 2:42 p.m.-8:57 a.m. — a-Rhett Rasmussen, Unit- Houston at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. 7:51 a.m.-1:36 p.m. — Tyrrell Hatton, England; Sumter at Hampton, cancelled, wet field Danny Willett, England; Ian Poulter, England. ed States; Michael Hebert, United States; Mi- L.A. Angels at Oakland, 9:35 p.m. chael Block, United States. Manning-Santee 2, Orangeburg 1 Boston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. 8:02 a.m.-1:47 p.m. — Kevin Chappell, United Hartsville 13, Dalzell-Shaw 1 States; Andrew Johnston, England; Daniel THURSDAY-FRIDAY NATIONAL LEAGUE Berger, United States. WEDNESDAY 8:13 a.m.-1:58 p.m. — Bryson DeChambeau, 10TH HOLE-FIRST HOLE East Division United States; Matt Fitzpatrick, England; Matt 12:30 p.m.-6:45 a.m. — Matt Jones, Australia; Camden at Sumter (late) Ryan Fox, New Zealand; Shota Akiyoshi, Japan. Dalzell-Shaw at West Columbia (late) W L Pct GB Kuchar, United States. 8:24 a.m.-2:09 p.m. — Thorbjorn Olesen, Den- 12:41 p.m.-6:56 a.m. — Paul Waring, England; a- Atlanta 39 28 .582 — mark; Shubhankar Sharma, India; Patrick Rod- Theo Humphrey, United States, Ted Potter Jr., TODAY Washington 36 28 .563 1½ gers, United States. United States. Sumter at Camden, 7 p.m. Philadelphia 34 30 .531 3½ 8:31 a.m.-2:20 p.m. — Lanto Griffin, United 12:52 p.m.-7:07 a.m. — Richy Werenski, United Manning-Santee at Orangebug, 7 p.m. New York 28 36 .438 9½ States; Tom Lewis, England; a-Jacob Bergeron, States; Robert Castro, United States; Ollie Miami 25 42 .373 14 United States. Schniederjans, United States. FRIDAY Central Division 8:46 a.m.-2:31 p.m. — a-Kristoffer Reitan, Nor- 1:03 p.m.-7:18 a.m.— a-Noah Goodwin, United Dalzell-Shaw at Manning-Santee, 7 p.m. W L Pct GB way; a-Luis Gagne, Costa Rica; Cole Miller, States; Richie Ramsay, Scotland; Kenny Perry, United States. United States. Milwaukee 41 27 .603 — 8:57 a.m.-2:42 p.m. — Mickey DeMorat, United 1:14 p.m.-7:29 a.m. — Keegan Bradley, United SATURDAY Chicago 38 27 .585 1½ States; a-Tyler Strafaci, United States; Calum States; Emiliano Grillo, Argentina; Xander North/South Tournament in Salisbury, N.C. St. Louis 36 29 .554 3½ Hill, Scotland. Schauffele, United States. Sumter vs. Garner, N.C., 4 p.m. Pittsburgh 33 35 .485 8 1:25 p.m.-7:40 a.m. — Lucas Glover, United Sumter vs. Rowan County, N.C., 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati 24 43 .358 16½ THURSDAY-FRIDAY States; Webb Simpson, United States; Graeme West Division 10TH HOLE-FIRST HOLE McDowell, Northern Ireland. SUNDAY W L Pct GB 6:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Scott Stallings, United 1:36 p.m.-7:51 a.m. — Ernie Els, South Africa; Steve Stricker, United States; Jim Furyk, United North/South Tournament in Salisbury, N.C. Arizona 37 30 .552 — States; Sebastian Munoz, Colombia; Matthew Sumter vs. Randolph County, N.C., noon Southgate, England. States. Los Angeles 34 32 .515 2½ 1:47 p.m.-8:02 a.m. — Henrik Stenson, Sweden; San Francisco 33 34 .493 4 6:56 a.m.-12:41 p.m. — Trey Mullinax, United States; a-Matt Parziale, United States; Jason Adam Scott, Australia; Martin Kaymer, Germa- Colorado 32 34 .485 4½ ny. MLB STANDINGS San Diego 32 37 .464 6 Scrivener, Australia. 7:07 a.m.-12:52 p.m. — David Bransdon, Austra- 1:58 p.m.-8:13 a.m. — Kevin Kisner, United AMERICAN LEAGUE TUESDAY lia; Eric Axley, United States; Tyler Duncan, States; Ross Fisher, England; Adam Hadwin, Canada. N.Y. Yankees 3, Washington 0 United States. East Division 7:18 a.m.-1:03 p.m. — a-Garrett Rank, Canada; 2:09 p.m.-8:24 a.m. — Shane Lowry, Ireland; Philadelphia 5, Colorado 4 Byeong Hun An, South Korea; Chez Reavie, W L Pct GB Miami 3, San Francisco 1 Mackenzie Hughes, Canada; Aaron Baddeley, Australia. United States. New York 43 19 .694 ½ Atlanta 8, N.Y. Mets 2 2:20 p.m.-8:35 a.m. — Lucas Herbert, Australia; Boston 47 22 .681 — Milwaukee 4, Chicago Cubs 0 7:29 a.m.-1:14 p.m. — Alexander Levy, France; Brian Harman, United States; Patrick Cantlay, Brian Stuard, United States; a-Stewart Hages- Tampa Bay 32 35 .478 14 Cincinnati 5, Kansas City 1, 10 innings tad, United States. Toronto 30 38 .441 16½ San Diego 4, St. Louis 2 United States. 7:40 a.m.-1:25 p.m. — Paul Casey, England; Sa- 2:31 p.m.-8:46 a.m. — a-Franklin Huang, United Baltimore 19 48 .284 27 Arizona 13, Pittsburgh 8 States; Sebastian Vazquez, Mexico; Michael L.A. Dodgers 12, Texas 5 toshi Kodaira, Japan; Branden Grace, South Af- Central Division rica. Miller, United States. WEDNESDAY 7:51 a.m.-1:36 p.m. — Zach Johnson, United 2:42 p.m.-8:57 a.m. — Christopher Babcock, W L Pct GB United States; a-Timothy Wiseman, United Cleveland 35 30 .538 — Atlanta 2, N.Y. Mets 0 States; Charl Schwartzel, South Africa; Patrick Reed, United States. States; David Gazzolo, United States.

in the fourth off deGrom (4- placed him with A.J. Minter DeGrom (4-2) allowed seven BRAVES FROM PAGE B1 2). He homered off Jeremy after Michael Conforto sin- hits and one run and struck Blevins in the eighth . gled to begin the seventh after out seven in seven innings Making his fourth career to the other way around," So- Freeman has five homers in 74 pitches. and threw 86 pitches. He start, Soroka (2-1) gave up one roka said. "I think we did a re- his past seven games and 14 The Mets have lost 10 of began the game leading with hit, one walk and struck out ally good job of that." overall. their past 11 and 17 of their majors with a 0.81 ERA since four in 6⅓ innings . He had a Freeman, the NL batting Atlanta manager Brian past 21. They went 3-6 at Sun- April 21, but trailed 1-0 in the simple game plan. leader, has hit safely in 23 of Snitker said that Soroka Trust Park this season fourth when Dansby Swanson "Pitch my game and let them his past 24 games. He drove would be on a pitch count, so against the NL East-leading doubled with one out and adjust to my game as opposed in the first run with a single it was no surprise when he re- Braves. scored on Freeman's single.

PRINGLE and 216 pounds, Pringle isn't cut out wanted to do something with me." outstanding student, and he's getting FROM PAGE B1 to be a lineman for S.C. State, a Foot- Scott's Branch track and field head an ROTC scholarship as well. ball Championship Subdivision coach Kevin Miller has nothing but "I'm really happy for him. I'm glad As a junior, Pringle finished fourth school in the Mid-Eastern Athletic praise for Pringle. he's getting this opportunity." in the shot and second in the discus. Conference. "He's one of the most consistent, While S.C. State isn't at the highest "This is something I just really One other thing he did for the Ea- outstanding athletes I've ever level in football, the rest of the enjoy doing," Pringle said. gles though was serve as the long coached," said Miller, who served as school's sports compete at the Division Pringle was also a standout on the snapper, and he did it quite well. the defensive coordinator for the foot- I level. Scott's Branch football team, playing "They saw me snap and they said I ball team as well. "He's a 2-time state "That's something that really excites nose guard on defense and guard on was a very good snapper," Pringle champion in track and he did whatev- me, to get the chance to compete at offense. However, at an even 6 feet said. "That's when they said they er you needed in football. Plus, he's an that level," Pringle said.

U.S. OPEN score was 5 over. competition. The biggest not that old, but when I FROM PAGE B1 Davis believes Shinnecock question is whether the fair- watched U.S. Opens on TV Hills is right where the USGA ways are narrow enough. and saw these long, narrow That's the question going to par at 16 under, and six wants it, even with a light, They are tighter than last corridors of fairways and into the 118th U.S. Open that other players finished at 10 steady rain on the final day of year at Erin Hills, for sure, thick rough, that's what I starts Thursday. under or lower. practice. and an average of 15 yards was used to at a U.S. Open. Might the USGA lean to- "We're confident this Wednesday is never the wider than in 2004. ... If you look at the venues ward going easy on players should be a marvelous test," measure of how a golf course "Honestly, I think they've that are coming up, they're because of what happened the said Mike Davis, the chief presents itself. got it right," McIlroy said. very traditional venues like last time at Shinnecock Hills? executive of the USGA who McIlroy is among those who "It presents guys with op- Oakmont, Winged Foot, Peb- Or will it make it tougher on has been in charge of setting likes what he sees. But it's not tions off the tee. You have to ble Beach. them because of the record up the courses for the U.S. a U.S. Open if players are not make a decision basically on "Maybe you'll see more of scoring last year at Erin Hills? Open since 2006 at Winged complaining, and it's been a every tee box what you're what we perceive as a tradi- Brooks Koepka tied the record Foot, when the winning quiet three days ahead of going to do. I'm obviously tional U.S. Open setup." THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018 | B3

Taylor Townsend SPORTS ITEMS eyes a volley on during her first round match in the Palmetto Pro North American trio Open on Wednesday at Palmetto Tennis Center. beats Morocco to Townsend, the top-seeded player in the tournament and host 2026 World Cup the world’s No. 71-ranked professional, MOSCOW — North Smith, who doubled with overcame a slow America will host the 2026 one out and moved to third start to outlast World Cup after FIFA vot- base on a ground ball. Astra Sharma ers overwhelmingly opted Diego Castillo (1-0) got 7-5, 7-6(7). for the financial and logis- his first major league win tical certainty of a United after pitching two innings MICAH GREEN / States-led bid over a risky of relief. THE SUMTER ITEM Moroccan proposal for the Ryan Tepera (3-2) pitched first 48-team tournament. the final 1 2/3 innings for The soccer showpiece the Jays, who were swept will return to the U.S. for in the three-game series the first time since 1994 and have lost five of six to PPO fore Sharma battled back, Townsend lost in the first after gaining 134 votes, the Rays this season. It was FROM PAGE B1 forcing two deuces before round. In the inaugural Sum- while Morocco got 65 at the the 12th time the Blue Jays breaking Townsend to tie it at ter Pink Open in October of FIFA Congress in Moscow have scored one run or Sharma, who is ranked No. 5-5. Sharma then won with 2017, Townsend won the tour- on Wednesday. none this season. 396, had Townsend on her four straight points to go up nament. The vote by football fed- BREWERS 1 heels in the early going. 6-5 before Townsend rallied to "I really enjoy playing here," erations was public, in con- CUBS 0 "I didn't know what to ex- make it 6-6 and force the she said. "The people are nice, trast to secrecy surround- pect," Townsend said. "I went 6-point tiebreaker. it's a good facility." ing the ballot by FIFA's MILWAUKEE — Lorenzo in pretty confident, but she Sharma won the first point Townsend will face Anasta- elected board members for Cain homered and Jhoulys played really well." on serve and then won a point sia Nefedova in today’s second the 2018 and 2022 hosts, Chacin combined with Sharma held serve to go up on a Townsend serve to go up round. Nefedova defeated Russia and Qatar, in 2010. three relievers on a six-hit- 5-2 and appeared to have con- 2-0. It was tied at 2 and 3 be- Julia Elbaba 4-6, 7-6, 6-2. The U.S. proposed stag- ter to give the Milwaukee trol of the match. Townsend fore Sharma went up 5-3. In a rarity for the PPO, each ing 60 out of the 80 games Brewers their second held serve in the next game Townsend won a point on of the eight seeds won their in 2026, when 16 teams will straight shutout of the Chi- and then broke Sharma to Sharma's serve and then ran first-round matches. Also de- be added to the finals, leav- cago Cubs, 1-0 on Wednes- pull within 5-4. That swung down a shot that appeared to fending champion Ashley ing Canada and Mexico day. the momentum and have a third set secured and Lahey won her opener, defeat- with ten fixtures each. Chacin (6-1) allowed four Townsend won the next three sent it down the left baseline ing Tori Kinard 6-1, 6-3. RAYS 1 hits in six innings, striking games as well to win the first for a winner that garnered ac- The eight second-round BLUE JAYS 0 out seven and walking four set. knowledgment from Sharma matches will be played today to win his sixth consecu- Sharma held serve to win for a good shot. along with the four doubles ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. tive decision. Jeremy Jef- the first game in the second Sharma actually went back quarterfinal matches. Each of — Matt Duffy's RBI single fress pitched the seventh, set, and Townsend did the up 7-6, but Townsend scored the four doubles seeds are still with two outs in the ninth Josh Hader struck out the same. However, Townsend the final three points to win alive as well. drove in the game's only side in the eighth and Cory broke Sharma to go up 2-1 and the match. The featured match at 7 run in the Tampa Bay Rays' Knebel finished with a per- it appeared as though that This is Townsend's third p.m. will be a doubles match 1-0 win over the Toronto fect ninth for his sixth save. would be the difference as time playing in a tournament between the No. 3 team Shar- Blue Jays on Wednesday. they held serve up to at PTC as the No. 1 seed. The ma and Luisa Stefani and Duffy drove in Mallex From wire reports Townsend holding a 5-4 lead. first two had completely dif- Hayley Carter and Ronit Townsend held a 30-15 be- ferent results. In the 2015 PPO, Yurovsky. Tampa Bay pitcher Diego Castillo delivers PALMETTO PRO OPEN RESULTS, SCHEDULE during the WEDNESDAY TODAY eighth inning of Main Draw Singles Singles Second Round First Round Doubles Quarterfinals the Rays’ 1-0 Taylor Townsend (1) defeated Astra Sharma 7-5, 7-6(7). 9 a.m. victory over Maria Mateas (6) defeated Shelby Talcott 6-3, 6-4. Court 1 – Shilin Xu (3) vs. Hailey Baptiste Jada Robinson defeated Ronit Yurovsky 6-2, 6-2. Court 2 -- Gail Brodsky vs. Chieh-Yu Hsu (8) Toronto on Anastasia Nefedova defeated Julia Elbaba 4-6, 7-6(2), Court 4 -- Marcela Zacarias (7) vs. Olga Govortsova Wednesday in 6-2. Followed by Usue Maitane Arconada (4) defeated Alexa Graham 6-3, Court 1 -- Ashley Lahey vs. Usue Maitane Arconada (4) St. Petersburg, 6-0. Court 2 -- Robin Anderson (5) vs. Abigail Forbes Florida. Marcela Zacarias (7) defeated Mccartney Kessler, 6-3, Court 4 -- Luisa Stefani vs. Alize Lim 6-2. Followed by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Olga Govortsova defeated Genevieve Lorbergs 6-0, 6-1. Court 1 -- Taylor Townsend (1) vs. Anastasia Nefedova Ashley Lahey defeated Tori Kinard 6-1, 6-3. Court 2 -- Jada Robinson vs. Maria Mateas (6) Hailey Baptiste defeated Rhiann Neworn 6-3, 6-3. Court 4 -- Anna Sinclair Rogers/Alana Smith vs. Julia Shilin Xu (3) defeated Angelina Gabueva 6-0, 6-2. Elbaba/Shilin Xu (4) Chieh-Yu Hsu (8) defeated Nicole Mossmer 6-3, 6-0. Followed by Gail Brodsky defeated Ashley Weinhold 7-5, 6-4. Court 1 -- Chieh-Yu Hsu/Marcela Zacarias (1) vs. Made- Robin Anderson (5) defeated Emma Navarro 6-2, 6-2. leine Kobelt/Genevieve Lorbergs Alize Lim (2) defeated Maria Jose Portillo Ramirez 6-1, Court 2 -- Alycia Parks/Amy Zhu vs. Usue Maitane Arcon- 6-1. ada/Ashley Weinhold (2) Abigail Forbes defeated Elysia Bolton 6-4, 6-2. Featured Match, 7 p.m. Gabriela Talaba defeated Luisa Stefani defeated Gabri- Court 1 -- Astra Sharma/Luisa Stefani (3) vs. Hayley ela Talaba 6-2, 6-2. Carter/Ronit Yurovsky

12, 2018, at his residence. or to the Bible Broadcasting ber of New Jerusalem Holy OBITUARIES Born on Feb. 25, 1943, in Network (BBN), P.O. Box 7300, Church of Brooklyn, where SADIE P. CISSOM Winnsboro, he was a son of Charlotte, NC 28241. he served active as a deacon, Conyers Road, Paxville com- the late David Harris Calhoun Online condolences may be usher and any other services Sadie P. Cissom, 83, widow munity of Manning, where and Pauline Bays Calhoun. sent to www.sumterfunerals. needed of him. of James Andrew "Jim" Cis- the Rev. Robert Gibson, pastor Mr. Calhoun was educated in com He is survived by his wife, som, died on Tuesday, June 5, of True Word Baptist Church, the public schools of Sumter Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Geraldine Green of Brooklyn; 2018, at McElveen Manor. Paxville, will preside. Words and attended Columbia Bible neral Home & Crematory, 221 mother, Louise Green Jen- Born on Jan. 12, 1935, in of consolation will come from College (CIU) and John Broad St., Sumter, is in charge nings; children, James Laurens, she was a daughter the Rev. Clifford Gaymon, pas- Brown University. He worked of the arrangements, (803) (Holly), Michael, Darrin and of the late Eugene and Esther tor of Zion Hill Missionary in Christian education, radio 775-9386. Denise of Brooklyn and Joyce Snow Parker. She grew up as Baptist Church. The service and television. He retired of Camden; sisters, Bernice a member of Second Baptist of committal will follow in the after many years as reference King (Harry) of Shallotte, Church in Laurens, where she family plot located in the Cal- librarian at the Sumter Coun- North Carolina, and Dorothy met her husband. After mov- vary and Zion Hill Church ty Library. Jennings; brother, Ralph Jen- ing to Sumter, she became an Cemetery. At Calvary Bible Church, nings (Cheryl) of Richmond, active member of First Bap- The family is receiving rel- John loved playing the organ. Virginia; bonus children, tist Church. She taught first atives and friends from 4 to 8 His favorite song was "I Have Jason Green, Charlene grade Sunday school for sev- p.m. at the residence,129 Decided to Follow Jesus." He Brown, Darlene Brown and eral years and the Golden Cir- Breedin St., Manning. also loved to paint and was ESSIE MAE W. ROLLERSON Kevin Brown (Donna) of cle Sunday School class for Fleming & DeLaine Funer- painting a picture of a cow for Brooklyn; 24 grandchildren; more than 40 years. She was a al Home and Chapel of Man- Eva. Each fall he and Eva WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Essie 25 great-grandchildren; a de- member of the Order of the ning is charge of these servic- went to the North Carolina Mae Ceasar Wheeler Roller- voted nephew, Kevin Jen- Eastern Star. She retired as a es. Online condolences for the mountains and thought, "We son, 80, died on Monday, June nings; and a host of nieces, school teacher after 30 years family may be sent to www. lift up our eyes unto the hills, 11, 2018, at Inova Alexandria nephews, other relatives and of service. flemingdelaine.com or from whence comes our help. Hospital, Alexandria, Virgin- friends. Survivors include a son, [email protected]. Our help comes from the ia. The family is receiving rela- Stephen P. Cissom of Sumter; ROVENA B. WATSON Lord, who made heaven and She was born on May 22, tives and friends at the home, a sister, Miriam Pennington; a earth." (Psalm 121). John’s de- 1938, in Gable, a daughter of 2700 Rembert Church Road, niece, Donna Wilson (Ricky); On Wednesday, June 13, light was also found in being the late Marshall and Louise Dalzell. and a nephew, Alan Wilson. 2018, Rovena Brunson Wat- "Papa" to Gracie and Michael. Scott Ceasar. Funeral services will be She was preceded in death son, widow of Otis Watson, Surviving are his wife of These services have been held at 11 a.m. on Friday at by an infant son. exchanged her rugged cross Sumter; a daughter, Joanna entrusted to Samuels Funeral Mount Olive AME Church, A graveside service will be for her precious crown at Pal- Calhoun Bieger (Andy) of Home LLC of Manning. 2738 Woodrow Road, Wood- held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at metto Health Tuomey. Born Sumter; two grandchildren, JAMES GREEN row, with the Rev. Dr. Friend- Sumter Cemetery with the on May 26, 1925, in Manning, Gracie and Michael Bieger, ly J. Gadson, pastor, and Bish- Rev. Marion Ziegler and the she was a daughter of the late both of Sumter; a brother, Dr. James "Due" Green, 75, was op / Senior Pastor Lester Rev. Dr. Bob Calvert officiat- Willis and Mary Madgalene David Bays Calhoun (Anne) called from his earthly home Smith, of New Jerusalem ing. Johnson Brunson and step- of Botavia, Illinois; a niece, Is- by his heavenly father on Holy Church of Brooklyn, eu- Elmore-Cannon-Stephens daughter of the late Sallie abel Farrar (Jon) of Botavia; a Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Pal- logist. Funeral Home and Crematori- James Brunson. great-niece, Zoe Farrar of metto Health Tuomey. The remains will be placed um of Sumter is in charge of The family is receiving rel- Botavia; a great-nephew, Ian Born on May 10, 1943, in in the church at 10 a.m. the arrangements. atives and friends from 4 to 8 Farrar of Botavia; and a Lee County, he was a son of The funeral procession will PHILIS GIBSON-GERALD p.m. at the residence of her nephew, Allen Calhoun (Mary Levan Johnson and Louise leave at 10:30 a.m. from the daughter, Ruth Ann Watson, Ann) of Danville, Virginia. Green Jennings. He attended home. On Friday, June 8, 2018, Phi- 1764 Bonanza Crossing, Jor- He was preceded in death West Lee Elementary School Burial will be at Mount lis Gibson-Gerald, widow of dan community of Manning. by a brother, Paul Harris Cal- and Dennis High School, Olive Memorial Garden, Pear Franklin D. Gerald, heard her Funeral services are in- houn. until he stopped school to Street, Sumter. Master's call at Palmetto complete and will be an- Graveside services will be work on the farm driving These services have been Health Tuomey. nounced by Fleming & De- held at 3 p.m. on Friday at tractors. He was united with entrusted to the management Born on April 21, 1940, in Laine Funeral Home and Cha- Sumter Cemetery with the Rebecca Spain and to this and staff of Williams Funeral Manning, she was a daughter pel. Rev. Dr. Richard Harris offici- union five children were Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., of the late James Henry and JOHN H. CALHOUN ating. born. He relocated to Brook- Sumter. Online memorial Mable Williams Gibson. The family will receive lyn, New York, where he was messages may be sent to the Service of remembrance John Herbert Calhoun, 75, friends at the home. employed at Purify Dawn Pil- family at williamsfuneral- will take place at 2 p.m. on husband of Eva J. Calhoun, Memorials may be made to low Co. He later met and [email protected]. Visit us on Friday at Zion Hill Missionary died suddenly but peacefully Calvary Bible Church, 770 N. married Geraldine Green in the web at www.williamsfu- Baptist Church, 2225 George in his sleep on Tuesday, June Wise Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 1995. James became a mem- neralhomeinc.com. B4 | THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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Pendle, it follows the That’s often a bad sign, but stranger-than-fiction life of it’s not the only problem Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor), with this strained sitcom. a pioneer of rocketry and Wayans plays a loose im- jet engines and a co-founder personation of himself of the Jet Propulsion Labo- named Marlon Wayne. Es- ratory who also dabbled in sence Atkins is Ashley the occult. During the World Wayne, his former wife, but War II era, Parson joined a you’d never know it. Marlon religious order founded by barges in the house unan- Aleister Crowley. Later, nounced as if they were still Parsons’ romantic life re- married. They stay friendly sulted in a personal tangle for the sake of their chil- with L. Ron Hubbard, the dren. science fiction writer and Marlon makes a living off founder of Scientology. some kind of internet fame Episodes of “Strange gained from speaking frank- Angel” were not distributed ly, if childishly, about ev- for review. erything and anything. 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APARTMENTS (Non-Jury) Book 1072 at Page 001338, in the persons who may be under a Burch 803-720-4129 RENTS FROM $650 PER MO. Sumter County Registry (hereinafter, disability, and it appearing that Sat. 6-11 at 30 Aylesbury Cove. FORECLOSURE "Mortgage"). Thereafter, the Kelley Woody, Esquire has H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel House furniture, baby cribs set, and OF REAL ESTATE Mortgage was transferred to the consented to said appointment. LEASING OFFICE LOCATED AT MORTGAGE paint roofs gutters drywall blown decor. ASHTON MILL Plaintiff herein by assignment ceilings ect. 773-9904 and/or corporate merger. FURTHER upon reading the filed 317 W. Hampton Ave, Multi-family APARTMENT HOMES IN THE COURT Petition for Appointment of Kelley Exterior/Interior Paint Contractor/ yard sale. Thurs, June 14, 4pm - 7 595 ASHTON MILL DRIVE OF COMMON PLEAS The premises covered and affected Woody, Esquire as Attorney for any Workers Comp. Call Burch pm, Fri., June 15, 8am - 12 & Sat, 803-773-3600 C/A NO.: by the said Mortgage and by the unknown Defendants who may be in the Military Service of the United 803-720-4129 June 16. 8 am - 12. Lots of clothes 2018-CP-43-00779 foreclosure thereof were, at the time OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 9-5 of the making thereof and at the time States of America, and may be, as women & teen, housewares, furn., such, entitled to the benefits of the STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA of the filing of this notice, more computer accessories, college Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, Legal Service COUNTY OF SUMTER particularly described in the said dorm, tools & so many other items Unfurnished Mortgage and are more commonly and any amendments thereto, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, too numerous to mention. Homes U.S. Bank National Association, as described as: Esquire has consented to act for and Attorney Timothy L. Griffith indenture trustee, for the CIM Trust represent said Defendants, it is 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Yard Sale: Sat. 7-12 at 122 2016-2, Mortgage-Backed Notes, ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL, OR Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury McQueen St. Variety of items and 2Br, 2Ba, 1 car garage townhouse Series 2016-2, LOT OF LAND IN CONCORD ORDERED that Kelley Woody, P.O. some furniture. in Landmark Pt. 3461 Beacon Dr. Plaintiff, TOWNSHIP, SUMTER COUNTY, Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone Just 5 mins. from Shaw AFB and v. SOUTH CAROLINA ABOUT 800 (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is Roofing For Sale Gene Allen Weaver; Any heirs-at-law FEET WEST OF THE RADICAL shopping. $900 Sec. Dep. 1st month appointed Guardian ad Litem on or devisees of Dorothy M. Weaver, ROAD, AND FRONTING ON THE or Trade rent $500. Extra room could be used behalf of all unknown minors and all deceased, their heirs, Personal LAWRENCE PUBLIC ROAD; as Br or office. Contact Nancy unknown persons who may be under All Types of Roofing & Roofing Representatives, Administrators, CONTAINING ONE ACRE AND 301-848-0083 or Steve a disability, all of whom may have or Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs 4 Cemetery Plots in Evergreen Successors and Assigns, and all BEING MORE FULLY SHOWN ON claim to have some interest or claim exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley Cemetery $4000 for all 4 OBO Call 301-399-5999 other persons or entities entitled to A PLAT OF H. S. WILLSON, RLS to the real property commonly 803-775-4045 claim through them; all unknown DATED JANUARY 24, 1962. 803-316-4734. known as 1800 Race Track Road, Mobile Home persons or entities with any right, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF Sumter, SC 29153; that he is EZ GO Golf Cart Rentals title, estate, interest in or lien upon THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR empowered and directed to appear Tree Service the real estate described in the SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Excellent condition $2000 on behalf of and represent said complaint herein; also any persons Z-18 AT PAGE 95, MEASURING AND Call 803-478-2072 Defendants, unless said Defendants, Industrial Park Area 3BR 2BA DW who may be in the military service of BEING BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: or someone on their behalf, shall Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, No Pets. $500 mo 803-478-3635 the United States of America, being a ON THE NORTH BY LANDS OF D. within thirty (30) days after service stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, class designated as Richard Roe; and F. MIXON AND MEASURING of a copy hereof as directed, procure 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. Country Living: Doublewide MH, 4 any unknown minors, incompetent THEREON 262.1 FEET, ON THE the appointment of Guardian or or imprisoned person, or persons EAST BY OTHER LANDS OF D. F, br, 2 ba, brick underpinning, private Guardians ad Litem for said A Notch Above Tree Care Full under a disability being a class MIXON AND MEASURED EMPLOYMENT lot, $685 mo. + dep. Call THEREON 168.2 FEET; ON THE Defendants. quality service low rates, lic./ins., free 803-305-1165. designated as John Doe; HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A., SOUTH BY OTHER LANDS OF D. F, est BBB accredited 983-9721 AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Defendant(s). MIXON AND MEASURING Help Wanted THEREON 262.1 FEET, AND ON that Kelley Woody, P.O. Box 6432, Newman's Tree Service Tree Office Rentals Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) Full-Time TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE THE WEST BY THE SAID removal, trimming, topping, view 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed NAMED: LAWRENCE PUBLIC ROAD AND enhancement pruning, bobcat Attorney for any unknown Office space for rent. Available YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED MEASURING THEREON 168.2 work stump grinding, Lic & Hiring Restaurant manager for Defendants who are, or may be, in now, 2 private offices, shared and required to appear and defend FEET, BE OF SAID local Quick Service Restaurant. the Military Service of the United insured. Call 803-316-0128 by answering the Complaint in this MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE conference room. Guignard/Bultman States of America and as such are Needs to have min of 2 years action, a copy of which is hereby OR LESS. THIS PROPERTY IS area. Utilities furnished, can be entitled to the benefits of the Restaurant Management experience, served upon you, and to serve a copy KNOWN AS 1800 RACE TRACK rented separately. For info call Servicemember's Civil Relief Act aka be self-motivated, hard working with of your Answer on the subscribers at ROAD, SUMTER, SOUTH Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act 803-773-7526 or 803-775-6800 their offices at 3800 Fernandina CAROLINA. a good sense of urgency. Servsafe of 1940, and any amendments Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, MERCHANDISE Certified is a plus. Please contact thereto, to represent and protect the within thirty (30) days after the This being the same property Dwain to apply- 706-726-0372 interest of said Defendants, REAL service hereof, exclusive of the day conveyed to Dorothy M. Weaver by of such service; except that the deed of the Estate of Franklin D. Ashley Furniture HomeStore of AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED United States of America, if named, Weaver dated June 29, 2006 and Sumter is searching highly motiva- That a copy of this Order shall be Want to Buy ESTATE shall have sixty (60) days to answer recorded June 30, 2006 in Book 1034 forth with served upon said ted individuals to join our Sales after the service hereof, exclusive of at Page 1330 in the records for Defendants by publication in The team. Must be goal-oriented and the day of such service; and if you Sumter County, South Carolina. Will buy furniture by piece or Item, a newspaper of general have exceptional interpersonal skills; fail to do so, judgment by default will Land & Lots circulation published in the County bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, basic computer skills, financing be rendered against you for the TMS No. 265-00-04-004 for Sale of Sumter, State of South Carolina, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of knowledge, and a passion for relief demanded in the Complaint. value. Also old signs & lawn once a week for three (3) consecutive building strong client relationships. Property Address: weeks, together with the Summons TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN furniture Call 803-983-5364 Ashley Furniture Industries is the 31.0 acres near Elliot. 13.5 acres 1800 Race Track Road, and Notice of Filing of Complaint in YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO #1 selling brand of furniture in near St. Charles, owner financ- Sumter, SC 29153 the above entitled action. ing. Call 803-427-3888 or harryives MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN Auctions the World. Join our team today. YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON @hotmail.com Brock & Scott, PLLC Send resumes to 2850 Broad Street, WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) NOTICE OF 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Sumter, SC 29150 or email to RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS FILING COMPLAINT Columbia, SC 29210 I-deal Auction UNDER SOME LEGAL [email protected] No Phone 844-856-6646 256 S. Pike W. Sumter, SC TRANSPORTATION DISABILITY: TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Phone Calls, Please. NAMED: Fax 803-454-3451 Auction will be held every Attorneys for Plaintiff YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Fri. & Sat. starting at 7pm. Nesbitt Transportation is now that the original Complaint, Cover Alton Meeler SCAL#4571 hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem Sheet for Civil Actions and 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs within thirty (30) days after the Certificate of Exemption from ADR Garage, Yard & experience. Home nights and week- service of this Summons and Notice in the above entitled action was filed ends. Call 843-621-0943 or Miscellaneous upon you. If you fail to do so, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Estate Sales Sumter County on April 30, 2018. A call us 843-659-8254 application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Notice of Foreclosure Intervention Huge Garage Sale: Thurs. - Sat. Help Wanted Plaintiff. was also filed in the Clerk of Court's Office. 7-? at 1145 Inabinet Dr. Must see!! Part-Time YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE TODAY Estate Sale: Fri. & Sat. 7-2 at 881 that Plaintiff will move for an Order ORDER APPOINTING Exp. Trailer switcher needed in Trailmore Cir. Dishes, christmas, of Reference or the Court may issue GUARDIAN AD LITEM Sumter to move trailers in yard. Do household, everything must go! No a general Order of Reference of this washouts & minor repairs. Thurs., action to a Master-in-Equity/Special early birds. Fri. & Sun. 7 am - 5 pm. Must have 2 Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the yrs exp. CDL & clean driving record. South Carolina Rules of Civil Gigantic Yard Sale & Community Procedure. Event at John's Hand Car Wash 803-938-2708 M-F 9am-3pm lv msg 1694 Peach Orchard Rd. Sat. with experience. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE June 16th. Venders welcome call that under the provisions of S.C. Trucking Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June before date of event. Arts & crafts. Opportunities For information call 803-316-5919 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of Refurbished batteries as low as rents contained in the referenced Tractor trailer driver needed in $45. New batteries as low as $65. Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that Sumter. Must have CDL & clean 6, 8, & 12v golf cart batteries avail. Lawnmower batteries $38.95. all rents shall be payable directly to driving record with 2 years exp. Call it by delivery to its undersigned 803-938-2708 lv. msg. Auto Electric Co. attorneys from the date of default. In 102 Blvd Rd. 803-773-4381 the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the Work Wanted Unfurnished 10th day after service hereof, or as Apartments soon thereafter as counsel may be Do you need a Caregiver? I am heard, for an Order enforcing the available Mon.-Fri. 10-5. Call Mellisa assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents 803-773-7497 or 803-316-0636. South Forge Apartments covered by such assignment directly 1 BR ($490). 2 BR ($545). to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Rental assistance available Mortgage herein and the Complaint for qualified tenants. attached hereto. Call 803-494-8443. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

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