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IN SPORTS: Former Lakewood football standout signs with USC B1 Get the kids out of the house Park has swinging bridges, trails, animals and more to SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 C1 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 $1.00 see this Christmas break ‘Not going to let them run us out’ Robbie Baker. shooting happened and heard the gun- Cherryvale resident worried about Though Bell said the shooting ap- shot. pears to have been an isolated inci- Vandalism, theft and illegal drugs dent, that information still does not are other crimes that he said he feels crime after man shot dead in street shake the concern from some Cher- have increased in the area. ryvale residents. A lot of neighbors are really tired of BY ADRIENNE SARVIS about crime in the area. “It’s gotten progressively worse,” it, he said. [email protected] Christopher Archie was found with said Frederick Strohm, who has lived Strohm said his mailbox was shot an apparent gunshot wound in the in the area for 40 years. recently and that windows on his In light of only the most recent 4400 block of Amelia Drive by Sumter It seems like there is a shooting mother’s property have been broken. shooting in Cherryvale that left a County Sheriff’s Office deputies just every two months, he said. He said he reported both incidents to 26-year-old man lying dead in the mid- after 9 p.m. Monday, according to Ken Archie’s body was found on the law enforcement. dle of the road Monday night, resi- Bell, public information officer for the street behind Strohm’s home. He said dents are growing more concerned agency, and Sumter County Coroner he was inside his home when the SEE CRIME, PAGE A8 Boykin Christmas Parade doesn’t disappoint Country club is closing its main venue Sunset golf course, other facilities to remain open; clubhouse may be rented BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected]

Sumter’s country club will close its landmark main clubhouse at year’s end but will keep its golf course and other outdoor facilities open, according to the chairman of the club’s board. Sunset Country Club Board Chair- man Gifford Shaw said on Tuesday the main clubhouse, at 1005 Golfcrest Road, isn’t closing because it’s in bad condition or because of a lack of prof- itable community events. He cited costs upward of $100,000 to update the building’s heating and air systems. Due in part to its membership being down, the clubhouse was down to serving three meals per week — a Sunday brunch and a Wednesday and Thurs- day lunch buffet. Shaw emphasized the club’s golf course, 19th hole clubhouse and grill and its swimming pool will all continue to operate. Shaw said the clubhouse, which opened in the 1960s, has continued to serve a key role in the Sumter commu- PHOTOS BY MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM nity, hosting events for Shaw Air Force The 24th-annual Boykin Christmas Parade was held Sunday on S.C. 261 in Boykin. The event had about 70 entries, and Base, schools, debutante balls, wed- crowds lined the road with groups cooking, enjoying picnics and bonfires and walking dogs (and pigs). The fatback queen ding receptions and other events and court made their usual appearance, and a hearse and an outhouse also made their way down the road. This year, Santa through the years. ditched his sleigh again in favor of a pontoon boat pulled by a tractor. See more photos from the parade on page A10. He said in the last five years, it has been used more by non-members than by club members. Because it still serves a valuable role in the community for those types of functions, he said the club’s leaders would be interested in partnering with anyone who wants to still provide those services. “The sad part is our community needs that facility for such purposes,” Shaw said. “If there were someone else who would be interested in trying to provide that, we would certainly be willing to partner with them and would love to talk with them about how to do that.” The clubhouse will host two wedding

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BY KAYLA ROBINS prices this year than last, but that is • Keep a cellphone and charger in [email protected] CAROLINA HOLIDAY TRAVEL not expected to stop families and indi- the car; TRENDS BY THE NUMBERS viduals from getting behind the wheel. • Obey traffic safety laws by wearing To help with what is sure to be an 3.1% increase in N.C. / S.C. residents South Carolina's current average is a seatbelt, don't speed, don't drink and increased presence of vehicles on planning to travel $2.16 a gallon, compared to $2.03 last drive and don't use a phone while be- roadways this holiday season, the 1.4 million South Carolinians expected to year, according to Dave Parsons, presi- hind the wheel; and South Carolina Department of Trans- travel by vehicle, planes, trains and other dent and CEO of AAA Carolinas. • Make sure your vehicle is road-trip portation is restricting lane closures modes of transportation "With record numbers on the road, ready before heading out. on interstate highways for non-emer- 1.3 million South Carolinians expected to we want to remind everyone to buckle AAA Carolinas expects to rescue gency construction and roadside im- travel by vehicle up, never drink and drive, eliminate more than 20,000 motorists this holi- provement work. distractions and exercise patience to day, mainly due to car battery-related $2.16 average price per gallon in S.C. The travel period where motorists help prevent road rage," Parsons said. issues, lockouts and flat tires. will see an absence of lane closures is 20,000 motorists expected to be rescued The agency recommended motorists An estimated 85,000 South Carolin- 6 a.m. on Friday through 10 p.m. on by AAA Carolinas avoid driving through major cities ians will travel by air during the holi- Wednesday, Jan. 3. 85,000 South Carolinians will travel by air during peak travel times — the best day period, and many are choosing to "Lane closures, road closures, shoul- 35,000 S.C. residents will travel by train, bus times to leave on a trip are early in the visit vacation destinations. der closures, pacing operations or any or other mode of transportation morning after the morning commute According to AAA Carolinas travel- operations that will impact the effi- because "the roads should be less ing booking information, the most pop- cient flow of traffic or hinder normal crowded and motorists will have more ular vacations are: Florida, Western traffic operations on non-interstate time to reach their destinations safely. Caribbean cruise, Eastern Caribbean routes during the Christmas holidays by state, the agency predicts about 3.1 Traveling on the holiday itself often cruise, Bahamas, California, Domini- are also prohibited unless otherwise million North Carolinians and 1.4 mil- results in fewer cars on the road." can Republic, New York City, North directed by the department," Robert lion South Carolinians will travel via The following are some other tips Carolina, Jamaica and Las Vegas. Kudelka with SCDOT stated in a news vehicle, plane, train or other modes of from AAA to help ensure holiday trav- Airports will be busier with longer release. transportation. el safety: lines than usual, so travelers should That additional space on interstates Most of those travelers will be doing • Map your route in advance, and be plan to arrive at the airport at least is expected to be needed to support a so by car, according to AAA, with prepared for busy roads; two hours before the scheduled time record-breaking 4.5 million Carolin- close to 2.8 million from North Caroli- • Keep valuables in the trunk or of departure. ians who plan to travel during the na and just more than 1.3 million from away from sight; AAA Carolinas estimated about year-end holiday season (Dec. 23-Jan. South Carolina hitting the road over • Have roadside assistance contact 35,000 residents from South Carolina 1) — a 3.1 percent increase from last the holiday period. information on hand in case of an ac- will use other modes of transporta- year, according to AAA. Broken down Motorists will encounter higher gas cident; tion, including trains, buses and rails. 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Florence County will all be offering Marine who threw himself on moment at the school. LOCAL & free hikes with park rangers on New grenade graduates college “That was one of the most incredible Year's Day. moments since I woke up at the hospital STATE BRIEFS The Poinsett hike will be two miles COLUMBIA — A U.S. Marine who and realized I had a second chance at FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS on the Coquina Trail from 9 to 10:30 earned the Medal of Honor for throw- life,” Carpenter told the newspaper a.m., according to the state parks as- ing himself on a grenade says he was shortly after graduating. 3 area state parks offering sociation website. The Lee hike will deeply honored by fellow students’ Carpenter was credited with saving be one mile down the boardwalk and standing ovation at his University of the life of a fellow Marine by shielding First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 on the Floodplain Trail and be from South Carolina graduation ceremony. him from an exploding grenade in Af- 10 to 11 a.m. Kyle Carpenter received his bache- ghanistan in 2010. He received the na- The state Parks Service is encour- The Woods Bay hike in Olanta will lor’s degree in international studies on tion’s highest military honor from Pres- aging residents to get the new year also be from 10 to 11 a.m. and will be Monday, according to The State newspa- ident Obama in 2014. started off on the right foot, and on the Bay Boardwalk, which is 1/2 per. He was recognized during the cere- Carpenter lost his right eye and suf- three area system parks will be of- mile. mony, leading to applause from the en- fered collapsed lungs and broken bones, fering First Day Hikes on Jan. 1. Residents coming out for the First tire crowd. leading to dozens of surgeries. Poinsett State Park in Wedgefield, Day Hikes are encouraged to bring Carpenter said fellow students fre- Now, Carpenter is weighing options Lee State Park near Bishopville and bottled water, comfortable shoes and quently thanked him individually for for life after college. He said he plans to Woods Bay State Park just across the a camera if they want to take pic- his service, but the standing ovation at continue working with veterans groups Sumter County line in Olanta in tures. his graduation was perhaps his best and serving as a motivational speaker.

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — cent in 2000 to 14 percent in burden of hosting refugees. An estimated 258 million peo- 2017. They also agreed to protect ple have left their birth coun- “Reliable data and evidence the human rights of migrants tries and are now living in are critical to combat misper- and to counter xenophobia other nations — an increase ceptions about migration and and intolerance toward mi- of 49 percent since 2000, says to inform migration policies,” grants. a U.N. report on international said Undersecretary-General They further agreed to migration released Monday. for Economic and Social Af- launch a process leading to The biennial report re- fairs Liu Zhenmin. the adoption of a global com- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS leased on International Mi- In September 2016, all 193 pact in 2018. Migrants walk on train tracks near the western Serbian town of Sid, grants Day said the percent- U.N. member states, including Liu said the new estimates near Serbia’s border with European Union member Croatia, on Monday. age of the world’s people who the United States under Presi- “will provide an important are international migrants dent Obama, adopted the New baseline for member states as U.S. Ambassador Nikki The U.N. report said that in has increased modestly from York Declaration for Refugees they begin negotiations on the Haley said the declaration “is 2017, high-income countries 2.8 percent in 2000 to 3.4 per- and Migrants. It said no one Global Compact.” simply not compatible with hosted 64 percent of the in- cent this year. country can manage interna- One important country will U.S. sovereignty.” A statement ternational migrants world- But the report from the U.N. tional migration on its own. not be taking part. In early from the U.S. Mission said nu- wide, or nearly 165 million Department of Economic and The countries agreed to im- December, the United States merous provisions were “in- people. Social Affairs said the per- plement well-managed migra- said it was ending its partici- consistent with U.S. immigra- This year, two-thirds of mi- centage living in high-income tion policies and committed to pation in negotiations on the tion and refugee policies” grants were living in just 20 countries rose from 9.6 per- sharing more equitably the compact. under President Trump. countries, the report said.

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COMMENTARY Fascism and communism efore the question, how about a few statistics? The 20th century was mankind’s most brutal century. Roughly 16 million people Blost their lives during World War I; about 60 million died during World War II. Wars during the 20th century cost an estimated 71 million to 116 million lives (http://tinyurl.com/ya62mrqa). The number of war dead pales in comparison with the number of people who lost their lives at the hands of their own governments. The late professor Rudolph J. Rummel of the University of Ha- waii documented this tragedy in his book “Death by Government: Genocide and Mass Murder Since 1900.” Some of the statistics found in the book have been updated at http://tinyurl.com/y96tqhrl. The People’s Republic of China tops the list, with 76 million lives lost at the hands of the government from 1949 to 1987. The Soviet Union follows, with 62 million lives lost from 1917 to 1987. Adolf Hitler’s Nazi German government killed 21 million people COMMENTARY between 1933 and 1945. Then there are lesser murdering regimes, such as Nationalist China, Japan, Legislature must provide real reforms Turkey, Vietnam and Mexico. Ac- cording to Rummel’s research, the 20th century saw 262 million peo- Walter ple’s lives lost at the hands of for electric power in South Carolina Williams their own governments (http://tinyurl.com/lu8z8ab). BY DANA BEACH begin producing electricity as Hitler’s atrocities are widely ‘Nine billion dollars soon as it is completed. Conse- recognized, publicized and condemned. World War Editor’s note: This piece origi- quently, there is no need for II’s conquering nations’ condemnation included nally ran in The Post and Cou- later, the trust has front-loading rate increases, no denazification and bringing Holocaust perpetra- rier on Dec. 16. need to commit to large capital tors to trial and punishing them through lengthy begun to wear thin. expenditures on facilities that sentences and execution. Similar measures were ore than four may turn out to be unneeded taken to punish Japan’s murderers. months after Reform is in the air. or uneconomical, and no risk But what about the greatest murderers in man- SCANA and Santee of the entire proposition crash- kind’s history — the Soviet Union’s Josef Stalin MCooper announced But there is still a ing and burning. and China’s Mao Zedong? Some leftists saw these the demise of their partially But South Carolina, operat- communists as heroes. W.E.B. Du Bois, writing in built nuclear plant, the magni- strong risk of ing more like a tribal society the National Guardian in 1953, said, “Stalin was a tude of the disaster still bog- than a modern state, con- great man; few other men of the 20th century ap- gles the mind. We know that formed to former House Speak- proach his stature. ... The highest proof of his the two utilities wasted $9 bil- r e c i d i v i s m .’ er Bobby Harrell’s assesment: greatness (was that) he knew the common man, lion on the facility, and that “When you’re in the General felt his problems, followed his fate.” Walter Duran- virtually none of that amount take to end flooding and sub- Assembly, you have a need to ty called Stalin “the greatest living statesman” and is recoverable. Thanks to in- stantially reduce the risk of be able to trust the people in “a quiet, unobtrusive man.” There was even leftist sightful investigative reporting hurricanes, and authority.” And trust authority admiration for Hitler and fellow fascist Benito by The Post and Courier, we • Slightly less than half of they did — including lobbyists Mussolini. When Hitler came to power in January also know that losses of com- what the Confederacy spent like Richard Quinn, whom 1933, George Bernard Shaw described him as “a parable magnitude occurred in fighting the Civil War (in 2011 SCANA hired for assistance on very remarkable man, a very able man.” President at least four other Southern dollars). legislative matters. Franklin Roosevelt called the fascist Mussolini states — on “clean coal” plants Now let’s consider what $9 How visible was the prob- “admirable,” and he was “deeply impressed by in Mississippi and Florida, on billion could have done had it lem? The Sierra Club objected what he (had) accomplished.” aborted upgrades to a Florida been invested in energy effi- to the Base Load Review Act In 1972, John Kenneth Galbraith visited Com- nuclear plant and on nuclear ciency and clean energy pro- (cynically branded by utility munist China and praised Mao and the Chinese projects in North Carolina and duction, instead of being left to lobbyists as the “Rate Payer economic system. Michel Oksenberg, President Florida that were never even corrode in the middle of the Protection Act”), pointing out Jimmy Carter’s China expert, complained, started. And we know that in state’s largest mud puddle. En- many of the risks that later “America (is) doomed to decay until radical, even each of these states, legislators ergy efficiency has been plagued the project. Six mem- revolutionary, change fundamentally alters the set the stage for catastrophe by known for decades to be lower bers of the House voted institutions and values.” He urged us to “borrow providing blank checks for the cost more than any power gen- against the law, including four ideas and solutions” from China. Harvard Univer- utilities, drawn on the ac- eration option. Furthermore, from Charleston. So did Sen. sity professor John K. Fairbank believed that counts of millions of ratepay- solar energy now ranks as the Chip Campsen, R-Charleston. America could learn much from the Cultural Rev- ers. least expensive generation Gov. Mark Sanford refused to olution, saying, “Americans may find in China’s In the coming years, South technology available and has sign the bill. collective life today an ingredient of personal Carolina energy producers will been cost competitive with nu- Nine billion dollars later, the moral concern for one’s neighbor that has a les- spend another $9 billion on clear for the past five years. trust has begun to wear thin. son for us all.” By the way, an estimated 2 million new capacity and old plant re- Per kilowatt hour, only natural Reform is in the air. But there people died during China’s Cultural Revolution. placement. Will they repeat the gas is comparable in efficiency is still a strong risk of recidi- More recent praise for murdering tyrants came errors of judgment that led in- to solar power. vism. The new SCANA leaders, from Anita Dunn, President Barack Obama’s act- exorably to the Jenkinsville If SCANA and Santee Cooper at the executive and board lev- ing communications director in 2009, who said, nuclear debacle? Or will they had spent $9 billion on solar fa- els, were in positions of au- “Two of my favorite political philosophers (are) prepare the state for an era cilities, they could have pro- thority throughout the entire Mao Zedong and Mother Teresa.” when the least costly power is duced around 10 million mega- nuclear meltdown. Exactly the Recall the campus demonstrations of the 1960s, also the cleanest power? It all watt hours of electricity per same is true with Santee Coo- in which campus radicals, often accompanied by depends on whether the S.C. year, representing about 12 per. The only change is that their professors, marched around singing the General Assembly will enact percent of the state’s total an- they have moved up a notch in praises of Mao and waving Mao’s Little Red Book. meaningful reform during the nual energy sales. Or, if the the hierarchy. That may explain some of the campus mess today. upcoming legislative session. utilities had spent $9 billion on Structurally, nothing has Some of those campus radicals are now tenured First, though, let’s put the programs to make homes and changed either. The Legisla- professors and administrators at today’s universi- size of the loss in perspective. businesses more energy effi- ture will debate a variety of re- ties and colleges and K-12 schoolteachers and Nine billion dollars amounts cient, we could have achieved form measures in the new principals indoctrinating our youth. to: annual savings at least equal- year, many of which are no Now the question: Why are leftists soft on com- • Almost three times the ing the amount of energy the more than window dressing or munism? The reason leftists give communists, the amount of money the state al- nuclear plant would have gen- grandstanding. world’s most horrible murderers, a pass is that locates annually to our schools erated. True reform must include they sympathize with the chief goal of commu- — K-12 and higher education; This is to say that had new safeguards that require nism: restricting personal liberty. In the U.S., the • 15 times SCANA’s reported SCANA and Santee Cooper in- regulated and publicly owned call is for government control over our lives profit in 2016; vested in clean energy technol- power producers to choose the through regulations and taxation. Unfortunately, • 150 percent of SCANA’s ogy, the result could have pow- least cost, cleanest technolo- it matters little whether the Democrats or Repub- market value on Dec. 14; ered more than one-tenth of gies available. True reform licans have the political power. The march toward • 18 times the amount of the state, without carbon pollu- must also infuse the power greater government control is unabated. It just money U.S. taxpayers lost tion or waste disposal prob- production sector with real happens at a quicker pace with Democrats in when the much vilified solar lems. And remember, unlike a competition, so that the market charge. manufacturing company, coal plant or a nuclear plant, can serve as a primary driver Solyndra, declared bankrupt- solar energy production and of innovation and efficiency. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at cy; energy efficiency are not “all George Mason University. • Four-and-a-half times the or nothing” propositions. Dana Beach is executive direc- amount of money the city of These can be built incremen- tor of the Coastal Conservation © 2017 CREATORS.COM Charleston estimates it would tally, and each increment can League. EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES EDITORIALS represent the views of the typed, double-spaced and no more than 850 readers of the newspaper. They should be no along with the full name of the writer, plus an owners of this newspaper. words. 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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017 BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed onChristmas Monday, Dec. Schedule: 25. Dec. 20, 2017 SAFE Federal Credit Union and First Citizens will also AccuWeather® ﬁ ve-day forecast for Sumter be closed on Saturday, Dec. 23. GOVERNMENT — The following will be closed Friday- TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Tuesday, Dec. 22-26: state government offices; City of Sumter offices; Sumter County offices; Clarendon County offices; Lee County offices; and City of Bishopville offices. Rain and a t-storm A shower early; Cooler with clouds Warmer with partial Mostly cloudy, a Mostly cloudy and City of Manning offices will be closed Monday-Wednes- in the p.m. mostly cloudy and sun sunshine little rain warm day, Dec. 25-27. Federal government offices and the U.S. Postal Service 68° 45° 54° / 40° 65° / 51° 74° / 58° 72° / 51° will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25. Chance of rain: 70% Chance of rain: 55% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 55% Chance of rain: 25% SCHOOLS — The following will be closed through Mon- SE 6-12 mph NNE 7-14 mph NE 6-12 mph SE 3-6 mph SSW 7-14 mph SSW 6-12 mph day, Jan. 1, 2018, with students returning on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018: Lee County Public Schools and Thomas Sum- Gaﬀ ney ter Academy. 57/42 The following will be closed through Tuesday, Jan. 2, Spartanburg 2018, with students returning on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018: TODAY’S Greenville 58/43 Sumter School District; Clarendon School District 1; Clar- SOUTH 60/43 endon School District 2; Wilson Hall; St. Anne and St. Florence Jude Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier High School; CAROLINA Bishopville 64/43 Laurence Manning Academy; and Clarendon Hall. WEATHER 64/43 Clarendon School District 3 and Sumter Christian Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter School will be through Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, and closed today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 71/49 68/45 will observe a faculty in-service day on Tuesday, Jan. 2, Myrtle 2018, with students returning on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach Robert E. Lee Academy will be closed Thursday, Dec. 70/47 65/45 Today: Rain, and thunder, becoming Aiken 21, through Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, with students re- heavier. Winds east 4-8 mph. 68/47 turning on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun. UTILITIES — FTC will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25. Winds northeast 4-8 mph. Black River Electric Coop. will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26. ON THE COAST Charleston OTHER — Clemson Extension Service and the Greater Today: Cloudy; periods of rain and a thun- 72/53 Sumter Chamber of Commerce will be closed Monday- derstorm. High 64 to 73. Friday, Dec. 25-29. Thursday: Clouds and sun; areas of morn-

The Harvin Clarendon County Library will be closed ing fog in southern parts. High 53 to 60. DOWNLOAD Friday-Tuesday, Dec. 22-26. THE APP TODAY The Sumter County Library will be closed Saturday- Tuesday, Dec. 23-26. The City of Sumter will not collect household garbage LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 7:23 a.m. Sunset 5:16 p.m. or recyclables on Christmas Day. Residents with Monday Lake pool yest. chg Temperature Moonrise 9:01 a.m. Moonset 7:32 p.m. garbage and recycling service will have pickup on Satur- Murray 360 354.59 -0.01 High 74° Marion 76.8 74.22 +0.04 First Full Last New day, Dec. 23. Residents are asked to have their roll cart Low 51° Moultrie 75.5 74.21 -0.03 and recycling bin at the curb by 7 a.m. There will be Normal high 56° Wateree 100 96.74 +0.08 Normal low 33° household garbage and recycling pickup on New Year’s Dec. 26 Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 16 Day. For additional information, call the sanitation de- Record high 79° in 1967 partment at (803) 436-2558. Record low 15° in 1975 RIVER STAGES Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr TIDES Santee Wateree RTA will be closed and not offering ser- Precipitation River stage yest. chg 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH vices on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26. Normal opera- Black River 12 9.25 -0.15 Month to date 2.62" High Ht. Low Ht. tions will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Congaree River 19 1.12 -0.29 Normal month to date 1.94" Today 10:15 a.m. 3.2 4:25 a.m. 0.1 Lynches River 14 5.38 -0.51 The Sumter Item will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, and Year to date 36.14" 10:20 p.m. 2.6 5:10 p.m. 0.2 Saluda River 14 3.22 +0.47 Monday, Dec. 25. Last year to date 49.12" Thu. 10:50 a.m. 3.1 5:01 a.m. 0.2 Up. Santee River 80 75.72 +0.23 Normal year to date 45.54" 10:56 p.m. 2.6 5:47 p.m. 0.3 Wateree River 24 5.32 +0.56

NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES SUPPORT GROUPS Today Thu. Today Thu. Today Thu. Today Thu. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Atlanta 69/49/t 57/48/pc Asheville 54/41/r 48/41/pc Florence 64/43/r 53/40/pc Marion 54/39/r 45/36/pc Thursdays, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Chicago 39/30/pc 41/35/c Athens 68/44/t 54/44/pc Gainesville 79/60/c 78/54/pc Mt. Pleasant 71/54/r 58/44/pc AA — Monday-Friday, noon Support Groups: Dec. Ronda20, 2017 St. (803) 607-4543. Dallas 65/48/pc 74/54/pc Augusta 72/51/r 58/41/pc Gastonia 57/43/r 50/37/pc Myrtle Beach 65/45/r 53/42/pc and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 Detroit 36/26/pc 38/33/c Beaufort 73/54/r 60/46/pc Goldsboro 58/41/r 54/41/pc Orangeburg 70/48/r 52/40/pc p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and MONDAY MEETINGS: Houston 74/51/pc 75/66/c Cape Hatteras 58/41/r 55/48/c Goose Creek 72/52/r 56/42/pc Port Royal 71/55/r 58/46/pc 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775- Los Angeles 62/46/pc 64/41/s Charleston 72/53/r 59/43/pc Greensboro 52/36/r 48/38/pc Raleigh 54/36/r 51/38/pc 1852. Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — Second Monday, 5:45-6:45 New Orleans 76/53/t 72/61/pc Charlotte 58/40/r 52/40/pc Greenville 60/43/r 51/43/pc Rock Hill 59/42/r 49/37/pc AA Women’s Meeting — p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 New York 42/29/pc 38/33/s Clemson 62/46/r 51/44/pc Hickory 53/39/r 48/40/pc Rockingham 57/40/r 50/35/pc Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 1 War- N. Main St. Call (803) 316- Orlando 83/62/pc 83/61/pc Columbia 71/49/r 56/41/pc Hilton Head 69/54/r 58/45/pc Savannah 77/56/c 64/48/pc ren St. (803) 775-1852. 6763. The group is also on Philadelphia 45/29/pc 41/32/s Darlington 63/42/r 50/39/pc Jacksonville, FL 81/60/c 75/58/pc Spartanburg 58/43/r 47/40/pc AA Spanish Speaking — Sun- Facebook. Phoenix 70/45/s 59/35/s Elizabeth City 58/36/r 52/37/pc La Grange 71/53/t 65/53/pc Summerville 72/51/r 55/40/pc days, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. San Francisco 55/42/pc 56/38/s Elizabethtown 59/41/r 51/39/pc Macon 72/51/t 64/48/pc Wilmington 63/43/r 56/45/pc (803) 775-1852. TUESDAY MEETINGS: Wash., DC 50/33/c 46/36/s Fayetteville 58/41/r 54/40/pc Marietta 68/47/r 56/47/pc Winston-Salem 53/37/r 48/39/pc AA “How it Works” Group — Heroin Anonymous — Tues- Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂ urries, sn–snow, i–ice Mondays and Fridays, 8 p.m., days, 9:30-10:30 p.m., 4742 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 494- Broad St. Call (803) 494-5180. “Where Quality Matters” 5180. Sumter Connective Tissue Sup- 441 AA Support Group — Mon- port Group — First Tuesday of Comfort & Style days, Tuesdays and Fridays, January, March, May, July, 8 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. September and November, 7 Brown s Furniture & Bedding 441. p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call ’ AA Summerton Group — (803) 773-0869. 31 West Wesmark Blvd. Wednesday, 8 p.m., town Mothers of Angels (for mothers Sumter, SC hall. who have lost a child) — First Manning Al-Anon Family Group Tuesday at noon and third 803-774-2100 — Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Be- Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wise Drive www.BrownsofSumter.com havioral Health Building, 14 Baptist Church. Call (803) Church St., Manning. (803) 469-6059, (803) 979-4498, (803) 435-8085. 469-4506 or (803) 938-8544.

The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t fold in astrology 21-April 19): under pressure. You can’t make a SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK Choose love EUGENIA LAST decision if you aren’t ready. Look for over force. peace and quiet or spend time with CAN’T ADOPT BUT Someone will someone you know will offer you WOULD STILL LIKE test your patience if you feel you’re sound advice. Don’t limit what you being taken for granted. Use your TO HELP IN SOME want to do because of someone else. intelligence to even out the playing WAY? Sumter Animal field and you will have no regrets. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Lend a Control will gladly helping hand and you’ll feel good. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Refrain accept donations of from making an impulsive move. Be It’s the little things that will count the the following: extra cautious when dealing with most, so don’t waste time on Capstar flea control pills legal, financial or health issues. Make extravagant offerings when your (available at Petco or whatever adjustments are necessary time, patience and hands-on help Tractor Supply), bleach and proceed with honesty, love, are all that are required to succeed. (gallons or spray bottle patience and understanding. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): type), metal food and GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotional Impulsive spending will leave you in water bowls in all sizes, matters will escalate when dealing a quandary. Take a moment to towels, waterless pet with peers, superiors or anyone consider the consequences of your shampoo, dog cologne, looking for a way to make you look actions before you make your move. kibble, puppy food, bad. Use your charm and powers of Choose to be methodical rather than persuasion to smooth over any past newspapers and leashes reckless. If you want to show off, do mistakes that could end up costing and collars. You can also something nice for someone. you. make a tax-deductible CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be careful donation via Paypal at how you spend your money. excel when it comes to getting [email protected]. Impulsive purchases won’t turn out things done, but don’t sign up for One hundred percent of to be as great as you anticipate. Walk something that will take you away your donation will be used away from situations that can leave from promises you’ve made to your for the animals at Sumter you emotionally exhausted and family. A last-minute change of plans Animal Control. confused. Concentrate on investing will throw you off-guard. in yourself, not someone else. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Spur- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t give in of-the-moment purchases, decisions TOP: Chris is a 6-month-old male who loves people and other dogs. He is gentle, loving and just about to someone who is asking you to and offers won’t work out well in the perfect. The whole world is a playground for Chris. This boy has so much potential, and we want him to make unrealistic changes. Step aside end. Be careful not to make promises have a forever home, where he can reach adulthood as part of a loving family. and do your own thing instead of you won’t want to keep. Keep your allowing emotions to lead you into a schedule simple and offer your time vulnerable situation. Know when to BELOW: Mandy is Chris’ sister. She is a charmer. Lively and loving, Mandy adores other dogs, people and to those you care about. say “no” and walk away. just about everything in the whole world. She would be great in a family with children who are old PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll get enough to run and play with her to help burn off some of that puppy energy. We want Mandy to have a an emotional nudge from someone Emotional decisions may cost you. terrific forever home with a family who will give her the time and training to reach her potential. you live with or are close to. Don’t You can offer help or suggestions, It would be wonderful if Chris and Mandy had forever homes in time for the holidays. To inquire about dismiss what’s being said. The clues but don’t go overboard trying to do are right in front of you. Ask too much for too many. You have to Chris in kennel 19 or Mandy in kennel 18, call the volunteer coordinator at (803) 774-3232 or stop by Sum- questions and find out what you can look out for your own interests if you ter Animal Control, 1240 Winkles Road. We have many other adoptable dogs as well as animals who were do to encourage better days ahead. want to avoid getting burned out. found and are waiting for their owners to claim them. Please check Sumter Animal Control on Facebook. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

USC FOOTBALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL Early signing Worth the wait period creates Lakewood standout challenges for Johnson will new coaches sign with USC BY STEVE MEGARGEE The Associated Press BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected] An active coaching carousel has added more uncertainty to When Tyreek Johnson this week’s early signing peri- found out that he wasn’t od and its impact on this going to be able to sign to year’s recruiting cycle. play college football with the A new policy allows high University of South Carolina school seniors to sign national on National Signing Day in letters of intent Wednesday February of this year at part through Friday of this week in of the school’s 2017 recruit- addition to the traditional Feb- ing class, it didn’t sit well ruary signing date. with him. That left a short recruiting “It was heartbreaking at window for the 11 Power Five first,” said Johnson, the for- programs that changed coach- mer Lakewood High School es in the last month, a figure standout, who was gray- that increases to 12 including shirted when it was discov- Mississippi’s decision to re- ered he had injured his la- move the interim tag from brum in his shoulder and Matt Luke’s title . The list in- had to have surgery. cludes eight schools that Johnson, a defensive end/ signed top-25 classes last year outside linebacker prospect, according to a composite rank- was told he would be part of ing of recruiting sites com- the ‘18 recruiting class, and piled by 247Sports: Florida he’s actually getting to sign State , Florida , Texas A&M , earlier than he thought he Tennessee , Oregon , UCLA , would. With the first early Nebraska and Mississippi signing period for football State . players set for today, John- “It’s difficult because of the son will be signing with the relationships you have to Gamecocks today. build, which is so “It feels pretty good,” important in re- Johnson said on Tuesday. “I SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO cruiting, and you get a chance to do what I’ve Former Lakewood standout Tyreek Johnson (3) will sign with the University of South Carolina today have such a short been wanting to do since last as part of the 2018 recruiting class after being grayshirted last year. time building year. This is kind of like re- those relation- demption.” shirt, will be enrolling at Johnson, who committed son said he sat out a couple ships,” Florida Johnson, who was good on USC in January and will to Carolina in April of ‘16, of games with the injury, State coach Willie the academic side before the take part in spring practice suffered the injury late in TAGGART Taggart said. “So decision was made to gray- when it begins. the Gators’ ‘16 season. John- SEE USC, PAGE B4 it’s a challenge, but I look forward to it.” The newly hired coaches have plenty of ground to make CLEMSON-USC BASKETBALL up. As of early Tuesday afternoon, Nebraska was in the 40s while Tennessee and Florida Tigers smother Gamecocks 64-48 State were outside the top 50 in the 247Sports Composite . Those classes lost numerous CLEMSON (AP) — Marcquise Reed CLEMSON 64, SOUTH CAROLINA 48 shooting. They have shot at least 45 verbal commitments amid scored a career-high 25 points includ- SOUTH CAROLINA (8-3) percent in each win and under 38 per- coaching changes. ing four second-half 3-pointers to lead Minaya 0-6 0-0 0, Silva 4-10 4-4 12, Kotsar 3-5 cent in each loss ... The 48 points were Under the old recruiting cal- 0-0 6, Booker 0-4 2-2 2, Gravett 1-7 0-0 3, Haase Clemson to a 64-48 win over South Car- 1-5 0-0 2, Myers 4-7 1-2 10, Holden 4-5 0-0 8, South Carolina’s lowest in the Clemson endar, coaches that took over olina on Tuesday night. Hinson 0-0 0-0 0, Beatty 2-5 1-2 5. Totals 19-54 rivalry since losing 58-39 to the then programs in December had a The Tigers (10-1) crushed their bitter 8-10 48. No. 8 Tigers in 1996. couple of months to sway re- in-state rival by closing down on al- CLEMSON (10-1) Clemson: South Carolina’s defense cruits. Now they just have a Grantham 2-7 0-0 5, Thomas 4-6 0-2 8, DeVoe most all of the Gamecocks’ shots out- 4-10 3-4 12, Mitchell 3-8 4-5 10, Reed 6-11 8-11 is designed to allow some open looks couple of weeks. side the paint. 25, Simms 0-1 1-2 1, Skara 1-2 0-0 3, Donnal 0-1 from 3, and Clemson took advantage, As it looks now, many of 0-0 0, Trapp 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-46 16-24 64. South Carolina (9-2) scored 28 of its Halftime_Clemson 31-26. 3-Point Goals_South making 8 of 20 from behind the arc. those new coaches will have to 48 points in the paint, shooting just 35 Carolina 2-16 (Myers 1-2, Gravett 1-5, Minaya Reed was 5 of 9 on 3-pointers ... The fill their class from a small 0-1, Silva 0-1, Booker 0-2, Beatty 0-2, Haase percent (19 of 54) from the field. 0-3), Clemson 8-20 (Reed 5-9, Skara 1-2, Tigers received the third highest num- pool of available prospects Clemson never trailed in the game, Grantham 1-3, DeVoe 1-4, Mitchell 0-1, Simms ber of votes for a team that didn’t when the February signing 0-1). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_South Car- but couldn’t put the Gamecocks away olina 29 (Silva 9), Clemson 32 (Grantham 7). make in the AP Top 25 this week. date approaches. either until the second half. Reed hit Assists_South Carolina 3 (Minaya, Gravett, Clemson has not been ranked since “The transition classes Holden 1), Clemson 8 (Reed 3). Total Fouls_ four of his five 3-pointers in the second South Carolina 17, Clemson 9. January 2010, the season before from schools that have new half, including the 3 with 11:54 left that Brownell took over. coaches are going to be finally pushed Clemson’s lead into dou- lower rated than we’ve ever ble-digits for good at 43-32. na of Clemson’s 34-10 win last month UP NEXT seen in some cases because Chris Silva had 12 points and nine re- in that sport. South Carolina: The Gamecocks host now they don’t have that bounds for South Carolina, and was Division II Limestone on Dec. 27, then extra month of January for a the only Gamecock in double figures. BIG PICTURE open up Southeastern Conference play lot of these kids to change Gabe DeVoe scored 12 points and South Carolina: This was an ugly Dec. 31 at Mississippi. their minds,” said Mike Far- Shelton Mitchell added 10 for Clemson. loss in an important game both emo- Clemson: The Tigers host Louisiana rell, the director of recruit- And at the end, the crowd at Little- tionally and for recruiting for the Lafayette on Friday afternoon, then ing for Rivals. john Coliseum started chanting “just Gamecocks. The theme in all three of host North Carolina State to open up like football,” reminding South Caroli- South Carolina’s losses has been poor Atlantic Conference play Dec. 30. SEE SIGNING, PAGE B4

PRO BASKETBALL Shooting for 2: Lakers retire Kobe Bryant’s 8 and 24 jerseys

BY GREG BEACHAM bear witness once again to the beloved The Associated Press superstar scorer. Dozens of Bryant’s former teammates showed up, includ- LOS ANGELES — Although Kobe ing Shaquille O’Neal and Derek Fish- Bryant has been asked many times, he er, along with the Lakers’ usual caval- still isn’t sure who would win a mysti- cade of celebrity fans. cal game of one-on-one between the “I feel great,” Bryant said after en- young Kobe in his No. 8 Lakers jersey tering Staples Center while pushing a and his older self, who wore No. 24. stroller containing Bianka Bella Bry- “I kind of go back and forth,” Bry- ant, his infant daughter. “I’m very ant said with a sly grin. “But 8 has proud I get to come here with my fam- something that 24 will never, ever, ever ily. It feels good as a father to have my have, and that’s the ability to grow family come in and share this.” hair.” Bryant is the 10th player with a re- The Lakers couldn’t choose, either. tired jersey for the 16-time NBA cham- So they honored both eras of Kobe’s pion Lakers. His numbers were re- incredible career. vealed high on the Staples Center wall, In an NBA first, the Lakers on Mon- flanking the banner honoring Lakers day night retired both jersey numbers broadcaster Chick Hearn. worn by Bryant, the leading scorer in “It’s not about the jerseys that are franchise history. hanging up there for me,” Bryant told THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Bryant attended the Lakers’ game the cheering crowd. “It’s about the jer- Former Los Angeles Laker guard Kobe Bryant had the two numbers he wore with the Lak- against the Golden State Warriors for seys that were hanging up there before. ers retired on Monday at halftime of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples a halftime ceremony at Staples Center, Center. On the left, Bryant wore his No. 24 while on the right a 17-year-old Bryant holds which was packed with fans eager to SEE KOBE, PAGE B4 his No. 8 during a 1996 news conference. B2 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

SCOREBOARD COLLEGE BASKETBALL Pacific Division Southern 69-58. Next: vs. Southern Miss., TV, RADIO Thursday. W L Pct GB 25. Creighton (9-2) beat Texas-Arlington TODAY Golden State 24 6 .800 — 90-81. Next: vs. SC Upstate, Wednesday. 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: German L.A. Clippers 11 18 .379 12½ UNC women’s hoops Cup Round-of-16 Match — Borussia L.A. Lakers 10 18 .357 13 WOMEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich (ESPN2). Phoenix 11 21 .344 14 Tuesday 2:30 p.m. — College Football: National Sacramento 9 20 .310 14½ 1. UConn (8-0) vs. Oklahoma. Next: vs. Signing Day Special (ESPNU). Duquesne, Friday. 4:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Hall of MONDAY’S GAMES 2. Notre Dame (10-1) did not play. Next: vs. coach Hatchell picks Fame Birthday of Basketball Game from Boston 112, Indiana 111 Marquette, Wednesday. Uncasville, Conn. — St. John’s vs. St. Charlotte 109, New York 91 3. Louisville (13-0) did not play. Next: at Air Joseph’s (ESPNU). Atlanta 110, Miami 104 Force, Wednesday. 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY- Chicago 117, Philadelphia 115 4. South Carolina (10-1) did not play. Next: FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). Houston 120, Utah 99 at Temple, Thursday. up 1,000th victory 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Hall of Minnesota 108, Portland 107 5. Mississippi State (11-0) did not play. Fame Birthday of Basketball Game from Oklahoma City 95, Denver 94 Next: at UNLV, Wednesday. Uncasville, Conn. — Houston vs. Phoenix 97, Dallas 91 6. Baylor (10-1) did not play. Next: at Providence (ESPNU). San Antonio 109, L.A. Clippers 91 Kansas State, Thursday, Dec. 28. MYRTLE BEACH (AP) a good nervous, but I still 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Evansville at Golden State 116, L.A. Lakers 114, OT 7. Tennessee (11-0) did not play. Next: at — The numbers are hard get so nervous. And with Duke (ESPN2). No. 18 Stanford, Thursday. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Wagner at TUESDAY’S GAMES 8. Texas (9-1) did not play. Next: at for even Sylvia Hatchell to the way we played in the Seton Hall (FOX SPORTS 1). New Orleans at Washington, 7 p.m. Oklahoma, Thursday, Dec. 28. take in. first quarter, now you 7 p.m. — College Basketball: North Texas at Sacramento at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. 9. West Virginia (11-0) did not play. Next: Georgetown (FOX SPORTS 2). Cleveland at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. vs. Morehead State, Thursday. She has become the third know why I get nervous be- 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Toronto at 10. Oregon (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. women’s Division I coach cause we didn’t start out Charlotte (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). TODAY’S GAMES 19 Texas A&M, Thursday. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: James Toronto at Charlotte, 7 p.m. 11. UCLA (8-2) did not play. Next: at to net her very good at all.” Madison at Florida (SEC NETWORK). Indiana at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Fordham, Wednesday. 1,000th career Hatchell is 728-286 with 8 p.m. — College Football: Frisco Bowl from Miami at Boston, 7:30 p.m. 12. Ohio State (11-2) did not play. Next: at Frisco, Texas — Louisiana Tech vs. Sacramento at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Nebraska, Thursday, Dec. 28. victory. the Tar Heels, and another Southern Methodist (ESPN). L.A. Lakers at Houston, 8 p.m. 13. Florida State (10-1) did not play. Next: Hatchell milestone could come later 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Orlando at Chicago, 8 p.m. at Creighton, Thursday. Lakers at Houston (NBA TV). Utah at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 14. Duke (8-2) vs. Maine. Next: vs. reached the this season. She’s 11 wins 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Detroit at Detroit at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Wyoming, Thursday. milestone shy of former Virginia Philadelphia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Minnesota at Denver, 9 p.m. 15. Maryland (10-2) did not play. Next: at 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Wofford at San Antonio at Portland, 10 p.m. Coppin State, Wednesday. Tuesday after coach Debbie Ryan’s record North Carolina (ESPN2). Memphis at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. 16. Missouri (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. her North for most victories at an At- 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Albany at Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Illinois, Friday. HATCHELL Louisville (ESPNU). 17. Oregon State (8-2) did not play. Next: Carolina Tar lantic Coast Conference 9 p.m. — College Basketball: South Carolina THURSDAY’S GAMES vs. UC Davis, Wednesday. Upstate at Creighton (FOX SPORTS 1). Chicago at Cleveland, 7 p.m. 18. Stanford (6-5) did not play. Next: vs. Heels beat women’s program. 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Furman at Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. No. 7 Tennessee, Thursday. Grambling State 79-63. She “The fact that I still get Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). Boston at New York, 8 p.m. 19. Texas A&M (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Memphis at Memphis at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Hawaii, Wednesday. is 1,000-376 during a 43-year nervous and get the jitters, Golden State (NBA TV). San Antonio at Utah, 10:30 p.m. 20. Villanova (9-0) did not play. Next: at La career that started with 11 but it’s the good jitters be- 11 p.m. — College Basketball: Spokane Salle, Wednesday. Showcase from Spokane, Wash. — Kansas FRIDAY’S GAMES 21. Green Bay (10-1) beat Northwestern 63- seasons at Francis Marion. fore all the games. When- State vs. Washington State (ESPN2). New Orleans at Orlando, 7 p.m. 57. Next: at Wright State, Thursday, Dec. 28. “As far as the 1,000 wins, ever I lose that, that will be New York at Detroit, 7 p.m. 22. South Florida (9-2) did not play. Next: Washington at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. vs. Dayton, Wednesday. gosh, I just can’t believe time to let somebody else NFL STANDINGS Atlanta at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 23. Michigan (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. I’ve coached that many do it,” Hatchell said. “But Charlotte at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Delaware State, Thursday. AMERICAN CONFERENCE Dallas at Miami, 8 p.m. 24. California (8-2) did not play. Next: at games,” said Hatchell, who I’ve got it now just as much L.A. Clippers at Houston, 8 p.m. Kentucky, Thursday. has battled leukemia and as ever. And what I’ve gone East Denver at Portland, 10 p.m. 25. Iowa (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. W L T Pct PF PA L.A. Lakers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Drake, Thursday. was declared cancer-free in through the last few years y-New England 11 3 0 .786 395 274 2014. has absolutely renewed my Buffalo 8 6 0 .571 264 306 This is her 32nd season passion for the game and Miami 6 8 0 .429 252 342 NHL STANDINGS COLLEGE FOOTBALL N.Y. Jets 5 9 0 .357 285 342 at North Carolina, and she for winning, especially at EASTERN CONFERENCE South FCS PLAYOFFS has led the Tar Heels to UNC.” Atlantic Division W L T Pct PF PA FIRST ROUND eight ACC titles, three Hatchell joined Tennes- x-Jacksonville 10 4 0 .714 374 209 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Saturday, Nov. 25 Tennessee 8 6 0 .571 296 319 Tampa Bay 32 24 6 2 50 123 80 Furman 28, Elon 27 Final Fours and the 1994 see coach Pat Summitt Houston 4 10 0 .286 319 380 Toronto 35 21 13 1 43 117 98 Stony Brook 59, Lehigh 29 national championship. (1,098) and Stanford’s Tara Indianapolis 3 11 0 .214 225 368 Boston 31 16 10 5 37 93 87 New Hampshire 14, CCSU 0 Jamie Cherry scored 22 VanDerveer (1,018) among North Montreal 33 14 15 4 32 87 103 Kennesaw St. 28, Samford 17 Detroit 32 12 13 7 31 86 103 South Dakota 38, Nicholls 31 points and Janelle Bailey women’s coaches in the W L T Pct PF PA Ottawa 31 11 13 7 29 85 103 Weber State 21, Western Illinois 19 y-Pittsburgh 11 3 0 .786 344 278 Florida 33 12 16 5 29 95 115 Northern Iowa 46, Monmouth (NJ) 7 added 15 for the Tar Heels 1,000-win club. On the Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 345 256 Buffalo 33 8 18 7 23 72 111 San Diego 41, Northern Arizona 10 (10-2), who shot 47 percent men’s side, Duke coach Cincinnati 5 9 0 .357 233 305 Metropolitan Division Cleveland 0 14 0 .000 207 362 SECOND ROUND and outscored the Tigers Mike Krzyzewski has 1,082 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Saturday, Dec. 2 60-40 over the final three victories. West New Jersey 33 19 9 5 43 105 99 James Madison 26, Stony Brook 7 W L T Pct PF PA Washington 34 21 12 1 43 108 98 Kennesaw State 17, Jacksonville State 7 quarters after falling be- Hatchell is the only coach Kansas City 8 6 0 .571 359 302 Columbus 34 20 13 1 41 97 93 Wofford 28, Furman 10 hind early. to win national titles at the L.A. Chargers 7 7 0 .500 311 255 N.Y. Islanders 33 18 12 3 39 118 114 South Dakota State 37, Northern Iowa 22 Oakland 6 8 0 .429 281 324 N.Y. Rangers 33 18 12 3 39 108 96 New Hampshire 21, Central Arkansas 15 “I still love the game. I AIAW, NAIA and NCAA Denver 5 9 0 .357 254 328 Pittsburgh 35 17 15 3 37 101 112 Sam Houston St. 54, South Dakota 42 was telling the staff before levels, capturing the first Philadelphia 33 14 12 7 35 92 94 North Dakota State 38, San Diego 3 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Carolina 33 14 12 7 35 91 106 Weber State 30, Southern Utah 13 the game, ‘I still get so ner- two of those at Francis East WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS vous,’” Hatchell said. “It’s Marion in 1982 and 1986. W L T Pct PF PA Central Division Friday, Dec. 8 y-Philadelphia 12 2 0 .857 438 279 James Madison 31, Weber State 28 Dallas 8 6 0 .571 336 311 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Saturday, Dec. 9 Washington 6 8 0 .429 305 359 Nashville 32 21 7 4 46 108 85 North Dakota State 42, Wofford 10 N.Y. Giants 2 12 0 .143 228 355 St. Louis 35 22 11 2 46 107 88 South Dakota State 56, New Hampshire 14 Winnipeg 34 19 10 5 43 112 94 Sam Houston State 34, Kennesaw State 27 SPORTS ITEMS South Chicago 33 17 11 5 39 102 86 W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 34 18 14 2 38 99 99 SEMIFINALS New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 401 282 Minnesota 33 17 13 3 37 94 95 Friday, Dec. 15 Carolina 10 4 0 .714 331 286 Colorado 33 16 15 2 34 105 109 North Dakota State 55, Sam Houston State 13 37th Beach Ball Classic features Atlanta 9 5 0 .643 318 282 Pacific Division Saturday, Dec. 16 Tampa Bay 4 10 0 .286 285 336 James Madison 51, South Dakota State 16 North GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 35 21 10 4 46 107 82 CHAMPIONSHIP the nation’s top-ranked players W L T Pct PF PA Vegas 32 21 9 2 44 112 97 Saturday, Jan. 6 y-Minnesota 11 3 0 .786 343 242 San Jose 32 17 11 4 38 88 80 At Toyota Stadium Detroit 8 6 0 .571 358 339 Calgary 34 17 14 3 37 97 102 Frisco, Texas Green Bay 7 7 0 .500 309 333 Anaheim 34 14 12 8 36 91 100 North Dakota State (13-1) vs. James MYRTLE BEACH, — Bartoli surprisingly won Chicago 4 10 0 .286 234 294 Vancouver 34 15 15 4 34 88 106 Madison (14-0), Noon With the Beach Ball Classic her only Grand Slam title Edmonton 34 15 17 2 32 101 110 West Arizona 35 7 23 5 19 78 122 just a week away, excite- while seeded No. 15 at the W L T Pct PF PA NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for TRANSACTIONS ment is at an all-time high. All England Club four overtime loss. Top three teams in each L.A. Rams 10 4 0 .714 438 272 Basketball standouts RJ Seattle 8 6 0 .571 321 294 division and two wild cards per TUESDAY years ago. Less than two Arizona 6 8 0 .429 246 337 conference advance to playoffs. Barrett from Montverde months later, she retired San Francisco 4 10 0 .286 253 337 MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Academy in Montverde, from professional tennis. x-clinched playoff spot MONDAY’S GAMES BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Sent RHP Jake Bray y-clinched division New Jersey 5, Anaheim 3 Floridaand Zion William- Boston 7, Columbus 2 to Oakland to complete an earlier trade. KIFFIN, FAU AGREE ON DEAL THURSDAY’S GAME Los Angeles 4, Philadelphia 1 TAMPA BAY RAYS — Sent C Jonah Heim to son from Spartanburg Day THROUGH 2027 Denver 25, Indianapolis 13 Edmonton 5, San Jose 3 Oakland to complete an earlier trade. in Spartanburg, South Car- Colorado 4, Pittsburgh 2 TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with SATURDAY’S GAMES RHPs Austin Bibens-Dirkx and Erik olina, the country’s No. 1 BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Detroit 20, Chicago 10 TUESDAY’S GAMES Goeddel on minor league contracts. and No. 2 players, will be person familiar with the Kansas City 30, L.A. Chargers 13 Toronto 8, Carolina 1 Minnesota at Ottawa, 7 p.m. MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE part of this year’s star- negotiations says Lane Kif- Detroit at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. SUNDAY’S GAMES ATLANTA BRAVES — Released 1B Adrian Anaheim at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. studded field. fin and Florida Atlantic Minnesota 34, Cincinnati 7 Gonzalez. Washington 20, Arizona 15 Boston at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Barrett recently commit- have agreed on a six-year SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Agreed to terms Buffalo 24, Miami 16 Winnipeg at Nashville, 8 p.m. ted to Duke while the high- extension through 2027. Baltimore 27, Cleveland 10 Washington at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. with C Nick Hundley on a one-year Carolina 31, Green Bay 24 Florida at Arizona, 9 p.m. contract. flying Williamson is enter- The person says the addi- Jacksonville 45, Houston 7 Tampa Bay at Vegas, 10 p.m. taining offers from Clem- tional length of the deal is New Orleans 31, N.Y. Jets 19 Montreal at Vancouver, 10 p.m. NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Philadelphia 34, N.Y. Giants 29 ATLANTA HAWKS — Assigned F/C Mike son, Kentucky, Kansas, the only new element al- L.A. Rams 42, Seattle 7 TODAY’S GAMES Muscala and G Tyler Dorsey to Erie Toronto at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. Duke, UNC, UCLA, and ready agreed upon. The New England 27, Pittsburgh 24 (NBAGL). San Francisco 25, Tennessee 23 Detroit at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. CHICAGO BULLS — Waived G Kay Felder. USC. While Williamson person spoke to The Asso- Dallas 20, Oakland 17 St. Louis at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. DALLAS MAVERICKS — Waived G/F Antonius dominates the court in ciated Press Tuesday on MONDAY’S GAME THURSDAY’S GAMES Cleveland and C Jeff Withey. Signed G terms of points, it is his condition of anonymity be- Atlanta 24, Tampa Bay 21 Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Kyles Collinsworth to a two-way contract. N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 7 p.m. dunks for which he may be cause the contract has not SATURDAY, DEC. 23 Anaheim at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE most famous. He was re- been signed or made public Indianapolis at Baltimore, 4:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Boston, 7 p.m. ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed WR Brittan Minnesota at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Golden on injured reserve. Released LB cently featured on Sports by either side. Carolina at Nashville, 8 p.m. Kevin Snyder from the practice squad. Re- Center’s Top 10. Kiffin and FAU took a SUNDAY, DEC. 24 Chicago at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. signed RB Bronson Hill. Signed LB St. Louis at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago, 1 p.m. Vontarrius Dora and WR Rashad Ross to “We always attract great 10-3 record into Tuesday Colorado at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Atlanta at New Orleans, 1 p.m. the practice squad. teams, but this year we night’s Boca Raton Bowl. Denver at Washington, 1 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed DB Derrick have the cream of the crop. FAU won nine games in the Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. Kindred on injured reserve. Signed DB Miami at Kansas City, 1 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES B.W.Webb. Signed DB Trevon Hartfield to Along with Barrett and Wil- previous three seasons L.A. Rams at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7 p.m. the practice squad. L.A. Chargers at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Florida, 7:30 p.m. liamson, we have Wendell combined, and Kiffin led Detroit at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Montreal at Calgary, 9 p.m. DENVER BRONCOS — Placed LB Shane Ray Moore and Rechon “Leaky” the Owls to a Conference Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 9 p.m. on injured reserve. Signed CB Michael Jacksonville at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Hunter from the practice squad. Black from Cox Mill, (NC) USA championship. N.Y. Giants at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. DETROIT LIONS — Placed WR TJ Jones on and Mike Devoe and An- Seattle at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL injured reserve. Signed WR Andy Jones RANGERS’ PEREZ HURTS from the practice squad and CB Adairius drew Nembhard also from ELBOW IN MISHAP WITH BULL MONDAY, DEC. 25 MEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS Barnes to the practice squad. Montverde-all ranked in the Pittsburgh at Houston, 4:30 p.m. Monday GREEN BAY PACKERS — Placed QB Aaron Oakland at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m. 1. Villanova (11-0) did not play. Next: vs. Rodgers on injured reserve. Released FB top 50,” said Rhodes. ARLINGTON, Texas — Hofstra, Friday. Joe Kerridge. Released QB Jerod Evans For those unable to at- Texas Rangers left-hander 2. Michigan State (11-1) beat Houston from the practice squad. Signed QB Joe NBA STANDINGS Baptist 107-62. Next: vs. Long Beach State, Callahan. tend the games, they will Martin Perez broke his non- Thursday. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released DT Jeremy be broadcast live and free- pitching elbow in a mishap EASTERN CONFERENCE 3. Arizona State (10-0) did not play. Next: Liggins from the practice squad. vs. Longwood, Tuesday. NEW YORK GIANTS — Waived LB Jeremy of-charge on WatchStadi- with a bull and is likely to Atlantic Division 4. Duke (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. Cash. Activated DE Romeo Okwara from miss the start of the season. Evansville, Wednesday. um.com. W L Pct GB injured reserve. Signed WR Amba Etta- Boston 26 7 .788 — 5. North Carolina (10-1) did not play. Next: BEACH BALL CLASSIC LINEUP Perez had surgery Mon- vs. Wofford, Wednesday. Tawo to the practice squad. Toronto 20 8 .714 3½ Albany Academy (NY) 6. Miami (9-0) did not play. Next: at Hawaii, TENNESSEE TITANS — Released TE Jerome day in Dallas and is expect- New York 16 14 .533 8½ Bishop Gorman (NV) Friday. Cunningham from the practice squad. Philadelphia 14 15 .483 10 Clark (NV) ed to start throwing in 7. Kentucky (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. Signed DE Johnny Maxey to the practice Brooklyn 11 18 .379 13 Cox Mill (NC) UCLA, Saturday. squad. about a month. The Rang- Dematha Catholic (MD) Southeast Division 8. Texas A&M (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Placed S Montae Fairland (OH) ers said Tuesday the Northern Kentucky, Tuesday. W L Pct GB Nicholson on injured reserve. Signed S Imhotep Charter (PA) 9. Xavier (10-1) did not play. Next: vs. 26-year-old won’t be ready Washington 16 14 .533 — Fish Smithson from the practice squad Lanett (AL) Marshall, Tuesday. Miami 15 15 .500 1 and DL Tavaris Barnes to the practice Lone Peak (UT) for games for about four 10. West Virginia (9-1) did not play. Next: Charlotte 11 19 .367 5 squad. Long Island Lutheran (NY) vs. Coppin State, Wednesday. months, which could push Orlando 11 20 .355 5½ Moeller (OH) 11. Wichita State (8-2) did not play. Next: Atlanta 7 23 .233 9 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Montverde Academy (FL) his season debut into May. vs. Arkansas State, Tuesday. ARIZONA COYOTES — Traded G Michael Myrtle Beach (SC) Central Division 12. Gonzaga (10-2) beat IUPUI 101-71. Next: The injury occurred on Leighton to Pittsburgh for F Josh Archibald Scott County (KY) at San Diego State, Thursday. W L Pct GB and G Sean Maguire. Assigned C Dylan Socastee (SC) Perez’s ranch in his native Cleveland 23 8 .742 — 13. Virginia (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. Strome to Tucson (AHL). Spartanburg Day (SC) Venezuela. General manag- Detroit 17 13 .567 5½ Savannah State, Tuesday. Indiana 17 14 .548 6 14. Kansas (9-2) beat Omaha 109-64. Next: DALLAS STARS — Traded D Jamie Oleksiak For more information, visit er Jon Daniels said Perez vs. Stanford, Thursday. Milwaukee 15 13 .536 6½ to Pittsburgh for a conditional 2019 fourth- www.beachballclassic.com. Chicago 9 20 .310 13 15. TCU (11-0) beat Texas Southern 91-72. round draft pick. told him he was startled by Next: vs. William & Mary, Friday. EDMONTON OILERS — Recalled LW Anton a bull and fell on the elbow. 16. Purdue (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. 2013 WIMBLEDON CHAMP BAR- WESTERN CONFERENCE Slepyshev from Bakersfield (AHL). Tennessee State, Thursday. TOLI SAYS SHE’S COMING BACK Perez was 13-12 with a Southwest Division 17. Oklahoma (8-1) did not play. Next: vs. 4.82 ERA in a team-high 32 Northwestern State, Tuesday. MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER W L Pct GB LA GALAXY — Acquired D Rolf Feltscher on 18. Arizona (9-3) beat North Dakota State Marion Bartoli, the 2013 starts. After missing most Houston 25 4 .862 — a free transfer. 83-53. Next: vs. UConn, Thursday. San Antonio 21 10 .677 5 18. Baylor (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. Wimbledon champion, says of the 2014 and 2015 sea- New Orleans 15 15 .500 10½ Southern University, Tuesday. COLLEGE Memphis 9 21 .300 16½ she is coming out of retire- sons because of recon- 20. Cincinnati (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. EMORY — Named Cory Greiner men’s Dallas 8 23 .258 18 Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Tuesday. soccer coach. ment and returning to the structive surgery on his Northwest Division 21. Tennessee (7-2) did not play. Next: vs. MARYLAND — WR DJ Moore will enter the tennis tour next season. left elbow, Perez has led Furman, Wednesday. NFL draft. W L Pct GB 21. Texas Tech (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. MICHIGAN — Announced QB Shea Patterson The 33-year-old French- the Rangers in starts each Minnesota 18 13 .581 — FAU, Tuesday. will transfer from Mississippi. Portland 16 14 .533 1½ woman made the an- of the past two seasons. 23. Seton Hall (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. Announced the retirement of Denver 16 14 .533 1½ RUTGERS — Wagner, Wednesday. nouncement via a Twitter Oklahoma City 15 15 .500 2½ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks 24. Florida State (10-1) beat Charleston Utah 14 17 .452 4 coach Jerry Kill. post on Tuesday. From wire reports THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 | B3

COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE TUESDAY, DEC. 19 (ESPN) Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Holiday Bowl Akron (7-6) vs. FAU (10-3), 7 p.m. San Diego Targeting calls set record; (ESPN) Washington State (9-3) vs. Michigan State (9-3), 9 p.m. (FOX) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 Frisco (Texas) Bowl FRIDAY, DEC. 29 Louisiana Tech (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), 8 Belk Bowl p.m. (ESPN) Charlotte, N.C. Wake Forest (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7- Pac-12, SEC had most THURSDAY, DEC. 21 5), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Gasparilla Bowl Sun Bowl THE ASSOCIATED PRESS At St. Petersburg, Fla. El Paso, Texas Temple (6-6) vs. FIU (8-4), 8 p.m. NC State (8-4) vs. Arizona State (7-5), Targeting penalties in the (ESPN) 3 p.m. (CBS) Music City Bowl top tier of college football FRIDAY, DEC. 22 Nashville, Tenn. reached an all-time high this Bahamas Bowl Kentucky (7-5) vs. Northwestern (9- season and the Pac-12 and Nassau 3), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Ohio (8-4) vs. UAB (8-4), 12:30 p.m. Arizona Bowl Southeastern conferences (ESPN) Tucson, Ariz. had the most players flagged, Famous Idaho Potato Bowl New Mexico State (5-6) vs. Utah State according to an analysis of Boise (6-6), 5:30 p.m. (CBSSN) Central Michigan (7-5) vs. Wyoming Cotton Bowl Classic NCAA data and research by (7-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Arlington, Texas The Associated Press. SATURDAY, DEC. 23 Southern Cal (11-2) vs. Ohio State It has been 10 years since Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl (11-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) the crackdown started on South Florida (9-2) vs. Texas Tech (6- SATURDAY, DEC. 30 6), Noon (ESPN) forcible hits above the shoul- TaxSlayer Bowl Armed Forces Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. ders of players determined Fort Worth, Texas San Diego State (10-2) vs. Army (9-3), Louisville (8-4) vs. Mississippi State to be defenseless. This sea- 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) (8-4), Noon (ESPN) son, the NCAA reported 188 Dollar General Bowl Liberty Bowl enforced targeting calls in Mobile, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Appalachian State (8-4) vs. Toledo Iowa State (7-5) vs. Memphis (10-2), 832 regular-season games of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (11-2), 7 p.m. (ESPN) 12:30 p.m. (ABC) Hawaii wide receiver Kalakaua Timoteo, center, drops the ball after Fiesta Bowl the Bowl Subdivision; that is SUNDAY, DEC. 24 taking a helmet-to-helmet hit by UCLA linebacker Josh Woods, Glendale, Ariz. 30 percent more than last Hawaii Bowl Washington (10-2) vs. Penn State (10- year, when there were 144 in who was penalized for targeting and ejected. There were a record Honolulu 2), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Fresno State (9-4) vs. Houston (7-4), Orange Bowl 839 games. The per-game av- number of targeting calls in college football this season. Read the 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) erage has risen 35 percent, full story at www.theitem.com. Miami Gardens, Fla. TUESDAY, DEC. 26 Wisconsin (12-1) vs. Miami (10-2), 8 from 0.17 last year to 0.23 Heart of Dallas Bowl p.m. (ESPN) this season. It is the fourth submitted each week by con- Among the AP’s findings: West Virginia (7-5) vs. Utah (6-6), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) MONDAY, JAN. 1 consecutive season that tar- ferences. A conference re- — The Pac-12 had a nation- Outback Bowl Quick Lane Bowl geting calls have increased. port includes any targeting high 30 targeting calls against Detroit Tampa, Fla. That might seem alarming, call made by its officiating its players, with UCLA and Northern Illinois (8-4) vs. Duke (6-6), Michigan (8-4) vs. South Carolina (8- 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) 4), Noon (ESPN2) but the increase doesn’t indi- crews, even if the penalty Utah having five apiece. Cactus Bowl Peach Bowl cate a trend of head-hunting was against an opponent — Five other FBS schools Phoenix Atlanta Kansas State (7-5) vs. UCLA (6-6), 9 UCF (12-0) vs. Auburn (10-3), 12:30 in the sport, said Rogers Red- from another conference. had five targeting calls: p.m. (ESPN) p.m. (ESPN) ding, the NCAA’s national The NCAA report, therefore, Akron, New Mexico State, Citrus Bowl WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27 coordinator of officials. He would not always reflect the Ohio State, Temple and Orlando, Fla. Independence Bowl Notre Dame (9-3) vs. LSU (9-3), 1 p.m. attributed the increase to of- actual number of targeting Texas A&M. Shreveport, La. (ABC) ficials getting better at de- fouls committed by players — Akron cornerback Southern Mississippi (8-4) vs. Florida Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal) tecting the penalty, more in a particular league. Alvin Davis Jr. was flagged State (6-6), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Pasadena, Calif. Pinstripe Bowl Oklahoma (12-1) vs. Georgia (12-1), willingness of replay offi- The AP verified the cir- for targeting three times, Bronx, N.Y. 5:10 p.m. (ESPN) cials to call fouls missed on cumstances of 176 targeting most in the nation, and Boston College (7-5) vs. Iowa (7-5), Sugar Bowl (CFP Semifinal) the field and the expanded calls this season through of- seven other players were 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans Foster Farms Bowl Clemson (12-1) vs. Alabama (11-1), definition of what consti- ficial play-by-play sheets, each flagged twice. Santa Clara, Calif. 8:45 p.m. (ESPN) tutes a defenseless player. media accounts and with the — On 152 running or pass- Arizona (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 8:30 p.m. (FOX) MONDAY, JAN. 8 The calls may be up, but assistance of school and con- ing plays when targeting oc- Texas Bowl CFP Championship play is likely safer. ference sports information curred, 46 calls were against Houston Atlanta “Players are getting their directors. safeties, 43 against defensive Texas (6-6) vs. Missouri (7-5), 9 p.m. Rose Bowl winner vs. Sugar Bowl (ESPN) head out of it, they’re lower- The SEC confirmed 27 in- linemen, 33 against lineback- winner, 8 p.m. (ESPN) ing their strike zone, you don’t stances of its players being ers and 20 against corner- THURSDAY, DEC. 28 SATURDAY, JAN. 20 see as much of a launch, but flagged for targeting but de- Military Bowl East-West Shrine Classic backs. Annapolis, Md. At St. Petersburg, Fla. you still see a crouch and up- clined to provide details of — Of the 176 verified calls, Virginia (6-6) vs. Navy (6-6), 1:30 p.m. East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) ward thrust,” he said. “Even five calls not reported on 113 occurred on pass plays, (ESPN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl though the numbers are up, Camping World Bowl At Carson, Calif. play-by-play sheets or by the 39 on runs, 21 on kickoffs or Orlando, Fla. American vs. National, TBA (FS1) the player behavior overall media. In all, the AP could punts, and one each on a Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Virginia has changed.” not account for seven target- point-after touchdown, Tech (9-3), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) SATURDAY, JAN. 27 Alamo Bowl Senior Bowl The NCAA compiles its ing penalties out of the 188 2-point conversion try and San Antonio At Mobile, Ala. numbers through reports reported by the NCAA. field-goal attempt. Stanford (9-4) vs. TCU (10-3), 9 p.m. North vs. South, 2:30 p.m. (NFLN)

PRO FOOTBALL PRO FOOTBALL Panthers sale sparks buzz in political, business circles

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — The stunning news of the rare opportunity to purchase an NFL team has quickly garnered the attention of sports figures, business investors and politi- cians alike. Amid reports of sexual and racial re- marks made by Carolina Panthers owner and founder Jerry Richardson in the workplace, he has unexpectedly announced that he is selling the NFL franchise after this THE ASSOCIATED PRESS season ends. Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, right, It was a bombshell that rocked the Caroli- watches the action during the first half of the nas, and generated shockwaves inside and Panthers’ game against the Green Bay Packers out of the organization. The team Monday in Charlotte on Sunday. The Panthers have an- promoted Tina Becker as COO and gave her nounced that Richardson is selling the franchise full control of the day-to-day operations. amid an investigation by the league into allega- Becker said in a release that “these have tions of sexual and racist misconduct by Rich- been some of the most difficult days of my ardson in the workplace. 19 years with the Panthers.” She added that her immediate focus will be on corporate Panthers settled into their new stadium, side of the organization, “while addressing has seen both sides. He also was the mayor the real concerns that have been raised in when the Hornets left town. He said anoth- recent days.” er question might be about Bank of Ameri- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Richardson, meanwhile, stepped away ca stadium. Atlanta running back Devonta Freeman (24) breaks away from Tampa from daily responsibilities to focus on the “Will (the new owners) ask for govern- Bay defenders on a 32-yard touchdown run during the Falcons’ 24-21 sale of the team — which will come with a ment subsidy to continue to improve the victory on Monday in Tampa, Florida. multi-billion dollar price tag. stadium, or, in fact, even build a new stadi- That’s what is known, but Richardson’s um, like what’s happened in Atlanta and decision to walk away after nearly 25 years Dallas?” McCrory said. “That would be a as owner has left more questions than an- tall order.” Falcons stay close in NFC South, swers about the franchise’s future — most He said it will be a business decision— notably, who will buy it and will they keep and the highest bidder will get the team, to the team in Charlotte. possibly do with it as they chose. with 24-21 win over Buccaneers Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said she is com- “Unless the NFL steps in and says, ‘No, mitted to working to keep the team in Char- you need to have a local ownership group,’” TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — There’s Buccaneers . “We’ve got to lotte. he said, “which I’d encourage them to do.” only one team the Atlanta Fal- find a way to get back to work “The City of Charlotte values its long- Panthers coach Ron Rivera was “a little cons need to be concerned this week, try to improve and running relationship with the Panthers taken aback” when Richardson informed about the rest of the way. make sure we play the best after more than 22 seasons of NFL foot- him Sunday night of his decision to sell the Their own. we’re capable of playing this ball,” Lyles said in a statement to The Asso- team. But he too believes the Panthers The defending NFC champi- Sunday.” ciated Press. “The Panthers are part of should remain in Charlotte. ons trail division rivals New “That’s really all our focus Charlotte’s fabric. We’ve celebrated victo- “This organization has been a source of Orleans and Carolina by one needs to be about,” he ries and anguished over defeats. We under- pride and goodwill and I would like it to game with two weeks remain- added. “If we’re worried stand transitions are inevitable, and we continue,” Rivera said Monday. “This is a ing in the regular season. But about anything else then look forward to working with current and great community with a very supportive if the Falcons (9-5) beat the you’re not as locked in as future ownership.” fan base that has been out there for us. Saints (10-4) and Panthers (10- you need to be.” The Panthers are tethered to Charlotte They have been here for me and this foot- 4), they win the NFC South Devonta Freeman had 194 through the 2018 season because of an ball team and I hope that somehow it is able again . One victory in the final yards from scrimmage — agreement on an $87.5 stadium renovation to stay here.” two games guarantees Atlanta rushing for 126 on 22 carries between the city and the team in 2013. That The chance to purchase an NFL team has a playoff berth. and catching five passes for a renovation is nearly complete. potential suitors coming out of the woodwork. “We’re right where we need team-high 68 yards — to pace But a buyer could potentially purchase Rapper and actor Diddy indicated his in- to be at this point of the sea- Atlanta’s fifth victory in six the team and move it in 2019. terest in purchasing the Panthers on Twit- son,” quarterback Matt Ryan games, which eliminated Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCro- ter moments after Richardson’s announce- said after Monday night’s Green Bay from playoff con- ry, who was mayor of Charlotte when the ment. 24-21 win over the Tampa Bay tention. B4 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PREP SCHEDULE COMS hosting holiday hoops tournament TODAY VARSITY BASKETBALL The Chestnut Oaks Christmas Bas- Sumter in Little Caesars Invitational (at AREA ROUNDUP South Florence) (Girls Only), TBA ketball Tournament will be held Thurs- Lakewood in Panther Classic (in Myrtle day through Saturday at the Chestnut on Tuesday at the South Florence lost to Heathwood 52-51. Brooke Ben- Beach) (Boys Only), TBA Oaks Middle School gymnasium. High gymnasium. nett led the way with 16, while Lexi THURSDAY The boys and girls teams from both SHS will face either Manning or Bennett had 13 and Sarah Frazier 11. VARSITY BASKETBALL Chestnut Oaks and Furman, the boys South Florence in the championship BEAUFORT 58 Crestwood in Moody Holiday Classic (Boys teams from Scott’s Branch and Man- game today at 7:30 p.m. CLARENDON HALL 32 Only), TBA Lakewood in Panther Classic (in Myrtle ning and the girls team from Hillcrest Nina Edlow led the Lady Gamecocks, Beach) (Boys Only), TBA will play in the tournament. who improved to 7-3 on the season, BEAUFORT — Clarendon Hall fell MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL Play will begin at 10 a.m. on Thurs- with 15 points. Tamerah Brown had to 2-5 with a 58-32 loss to Beaufort Chestnut Oaks, Furman, Hillcrest, Manning, day and noon on Friday. The champi- seven and Dynasia Jackson had six. Academy on Monday at the BA gym- Scott’s Branch in Chestnut Oaks Christmas Tournament, 10 a.m. onship games will be played on Satur- On Monday in the tournament, nasium. day with the girls starting at 1 p.m. fol- Sumter defeated Darlington 40-27. Mallory McIntosh led the Lady FRIDAY lowed by the boys. Layken Cox had a double-double of Saints with 11 points. Kenzie Bagnal VARSITY BASKETBALL 12 points and 10 rebounds. Brown had had six points and Sydney Wells Crestwood in Moody Holiday Classic (Boys THURSDAY Only), TBA 10 a.m. – Scott’s Branch vs. Southeast (B) 13 and Jackson had eight. grabbed eight rebounds. Lakewood in Panther Classic (in Myrtle 11 a.m. – C.E. Murray vs. Hillcrest (G) Beach) (Boys Only), TBA Noon – Scott’s Branch vs. C.E. Murray (B) CRESTWOOD 74 1 p.m. – Furman vs. Hillcrest (G) EAST CLARENDON 47 MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2 p.m. – Furman vs. Manning (B) MIDDLE SCHOOL Chestnut Oaks, Furman, Hillcrest, Manning, 3 p.m. – Southeast vs. Darlington (B) EBENEZER 31 Scott’s Branch in Chestnut Oaks Christmas 4 p.m. – Chestnut Oaks vs. Heyward Gibbes (G) TURBEVILLE — Jah’Che Whitfield Tournament, noon 5 p.m. – Chestnut Oaks vs. Heyward Gibbes (B) BATES 29 6 p.m. – Heyward Gibbes vs. Darlington (G) had a triple-double to lead Crestwood VARSITY WRESTLING 7 p.m. – Heyward Gibbes vs. Manning (B) to a 74-47 victory over East Clarendon Jenyadadis Davis scored 17 points to Sumter in Coastal Clash (in Myrtle Beach), TBA FRIDAY on Tuesday at the EC gymnasium. lead Ebenezer to a 31-29 victory over Noon – C.E. Murray vs. Darlington (B) Whitfield scored 18 points, grabbed Bates on Monday at the EMS gymna- MIDDLE SCHOOL 1 p.m. – Furman vs. Heyward Gibbes (B) 2 p.m. – Darlington vs. Chestnut Oaks (G) 10 rebounds and handed out 10 assists sium. ALICE DRIVE 39 3 p.m. – Darlington vs. Scott’s Branch (B) for the Lady Knights, who improved to Nia English added eight points for MAYEWOOD 33 4 p.m. – Chestnut Oaks vs. Manning (B) 5 p.m. – C.E. Murray vs. Southeast (B) 7-1. Destinee Jamison led CHS in scor- the Lady Tigers. 6 p.m. – C.E. Murray vs. Furman (G) ing with 28 points. Alice Drive remained undefeated 7 p.m. – Chestnut Oaks vs. Furman (B) Monijah Lewis had 14 points and with a 39-33 victory over Mayewood on SATURDAY BOYS 1 p.m. – Girls Championship Sedajah Rembert had eight. Monday at the AD gymnasium. 2:30 p.m. – Boys Championship LAURENCE MANNING 44 VARSITY BASKETBALL The Hawks, who improved to 7-0, C.A. JOHNSON 34 were led by Nakeem Isaac and Mar- GIRLS CLARENDON HALL 62 quis Lane-Owens with 11 points each. COLUMBIA — Laurence Manning BEAUFORT 59 Joseph Durant added 10. VARSITY BASKETBALL Academy evened its record at 5-5 with BEAUFORT – Clarendon Hall im- BATES 39 a 44-34 victory over C.A. Johnson High proved to 6-1 with a 62-59 victory over EBENEZER 10 SUMTER 38 School on Saturday in the Home Pest Beaufort Academy on Monday at the PEE DEE 36 Control Holiday Classic at the Heath- BA gymnasium. Zyeir Gamble scored 11 points to FLORENCE — Sumter High wood Hall gymnasium. Zyan Gilmore led the Saints with 19 lead Bates to a 39-10 victory over Eb- School’s varsity girls basketball team Brooke Bennett and Lexi Bennett points. Kylic Horton added 15 points, enezer on Monday at the EMS gymna- advanced to the championship game both scored 17 points to lead the Lady while Dylan Way had 11. Tyrese Mit- sium. of the Little Caesars Invitational with Swampcats. chum grabbed 10 rebounds to go with Brendan Gathers added eight points a 38-36 victory over Pee Dee Academy On Friday in the tournament, LMA nine points. for the Bantams.

Micah Parsons, Eyabi Anoma, a tough time making it eight ficult for the Crimson Tide SIGNING FROM PAGE B1 K.J. Henry and Brenton Cox, in a row. Alabama is ranked to produce its typical Febru- offensive tackles Jackson Car- seventh and should move up ary rush with fewer top The early signing period period and noted it allows man and Cade Mays, offensive this week, but the early sign- prospects available at that also creates complications for prospects who made their col- guard Jamaree Salyer and re- ing period could make it dif- point. veteran coaches preparing lege choices months ago to fi- ceiver Terrace Marshall. teams for the postseason. nalize their decisions. BIG WEEK FOR CLEM- That’s particularly true for “Most of our guys are com- SON: The defending nation- teams that played in bowls mitted, and I think it allows al champions already have last weekend as most pro- everybody the chance to kind verbal commitments from grams were hosting prospects. of move on,” Swinney said. two of the nation’s top three KeepingKatie Sumter Altman, Water Resources Beautiful Extension Agent “Our message there is while Here are some things to overall prospects in quarter- staffs are out there recruiting, watch this week during the back Trevor Lawrence and Fat-free Sewers rinsing or washing them, then we’re playing, which is what early signing period. defensive end Xavier Thom- Like many, this is one of my throw away the paper towels you want to be doing that type HOW MANY WILL SIGN as. They’re also in play for favorite times of year. Holiday fes- • Educate others about the of year,” said Boise State EARLY? Because this early Salyer, Carman, Mays and tivities are in full swing, there are threat FOG poses to our water coach Bryan Harsin, whose signing period is a new thing, Henry among others. “They cheerful decorations everywhere, and our health Broncos beat Oregon in the nobody knows for sure how could potentially have five and there’s no shortage of tasty Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday. many seniors will capitalize of the top 10, six of the top food! The increase in cooking this To protect your household Alabama’s Nick Saban ex- on it. Farrell believes about 70 16 players in the country,” holiday season also means an plumbing and septic tank or sewer pressed his frustration with percent of senior prospects said Barton Simmons, the increase in fats, oil, and grease. I lines, don’t pour FOG down the the early signing period, say- will sign this week. director of scouting for don’t bring this up out of concern drain. According to a report from ing, “I have not talked to a PROSPECTS TO WATCH: 247Sports. for your waste-line, but for the the EPA, grease from restaurants, coach that’s happy with it.” At least eight uncommitted ALABAMA’S CONCERNS: homes, and industrial sources Still, there are coaches who top-25 prospects from the Alabama has topped the health of our sewer and stormwater cause 47% of reported blockages. have embraced it. 247Sports Composite are ex- 247Sports Composite team systems. Did you know that fats, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney pected to sign this week . The recruiting ranking seven oil, and grease (FOG) can be haz- It’s also important to remember said he liked the early signing list includes defensive ends straight years but could have ardous to our local water resources that our stormwater is not treated if disposed of improperly? before it is released into local FOG in our storm drains and waters. If you pour something like pipes can solidify, causing blockag- cooking or motor oil down a said. “It will be over a year since I’ve played es and localized flooding. That’s stormwater drain, you might as USC FROM PAGE B1 football, but I think once I get back out there it right, pouring oils down the storm- well be pouring it directly into the will all be good.” drain can cause flooding on your water we use for fishing, swim- but played again when it didn’t hurt as much. Johnson went to all of South Carolina’s street and in your yard. When ming, boating, and drinking! So Johnson played the Shrine Bowl with the inju- home games in its just-completed 8-4 season. FOG accumulates in our pipes it enjoy the food and festivities this ry even though “it still didn’t feel right. It felt He’s excited with the progress the program can cause foul odors, unwanted holiday season, but keep the fat out weak.” has made in just two seasons under head bacteria growth, and pollution in of our sewers, stormwater, and The injury wasn’t discovered until the USC coach Will Muschamp. our local waterways. waterways. medical staff prior to signing day. He had sur- “It’s been pretty good improvement,” Johnson If you see any illegal dumping of gery performed and went through rehabilita- said. “The defense got better last year, and I Here’s how you can help: FOG or other pollutants into tion. He is cleared to play. think it will continue to improve. I think the im- • Never put fats, oil, or grease stormwater drains or waterways, “This might actually help me out in the long provement is going to continue to where we have (FOG) down the drain or a you can report the incident to the run,” Johnson said. “It gave me time to get bet- a chance to be the best team in the country.” storm drain. Sumter County Stormwater ter, to help get my shoulder right. At the end Johnson was a big play performer in his • Instead, cool FOG down, seal Department at (803)-464-7497. of the day, it’s probably a better situation for final two seasons with Lakewood. As a senior, it in a can or bottle, and take it me.” he had 91 tackles, 43 of them solo and 23 for a Clemson University Cooperative Extension to your nearest recycling center Service offers its programs to people of all While he has been working out, training and loss. He had six quarterback sacks and also or dispose of it in you house- ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, performing football drills, Johnson hasn’t been blocked six kicks. hold trash. national origin, disability, political beliefs, sex- involved in any contact situations since the Johnson finished with 87 tackles, 21 for a ual orientation, marital or family status and is • Wipe pots, pans, and dishes an equal opportunity employer. Shrine Bowl in December of ‘16. loss, as a junior. He had seven sacks and three with dry paper towels before “I’m ready to get back out there,” Johnson forced fumbles.

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ON THE FRINGE Best shots, and personal favorites, of major champs

ordan Spieth won the British Spieth felt kept him from a mini-melt- Open with a flourish at the down. Right when the rain started end. Justin Thomas hit 7-iron pounding, Spieth drove into a pot bun- J that had to be perfect for him ker on No. 10, punched out and then to seal his first major at the PGA hit his third shot long and to the right. Championship. Facing bogey or worse, he chipped in Both wonder if they would have for par. been in position to win on Sunday if “I hit a beautiful chip that went in not for key shots earlier in the week. that kept momentum going in the It’s like that just about every year. worst of the weather that we experi- There is a signature shot from a enced that week,” Spieth said. “That major, the one that gets replayed more chip shot was massive at that point be- than the others. And there is another cause I was faltering. I could have shot — or one moment, as was the made bogey or double easy.” case for Masters champion Sergio Garcia — that is just as meaningful to PGA CHAMPIONSHIP them. Justin Thomas said his stock 7-iron goes 190 yards. He had 199 yards to MASTERS clear the water on the par-3 17th at For all the Sunday drama at Augus- Quail Hollow. ta National, Sergio Garcia made only He went with 7-iron . one birdie on the back nine in regula- AP FILE PHOTO “I know it’s not what I would usual- tion. The signature shot of this Mas- Justin Thomas hits from the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA ly hit,” Thomas said. “But it was a sit- ters, however, led to eagle. After Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte in August. Thomas won his first major uation where I did not want to ease off smashing a drive on the par-5 15th, with key shots at the start and finish of the tournament. something. My adrenaline was going Garcia hit 8-iron that nicked the pin so much, I was hitting it well and I and set up a 15-foot eagle putt to tie Erin Hills with four straight one- for that par 5 in two.’” could turn it toward the pin. I made a Justin Rose for the lead. putts — a par save on the 13th and He put it in the greenside bunker perfect swing.” “One of the best shots I hit all three birdies. The clinching moment and got up-and-down for birdie. The ball landed on the front of the week,” Garcia said. was his birdie on the par-3 16th, “That’s probably a moment a nor- green and set up a birdie putt that Just as meaningful to him was the where his 9-iron came back to the mal person wouldn’t think anything sent him to the final hole with a three- 15th club in his bag — the space be- front section of the green for a putt of it,” he said. shot lead. tween his ears. that allowed him to go four shots Much like Spieth, however, Thomas Garcia had every reason to believe ahead. BRITISH OPEN recalled a short-game shot earlier in this major would turn out like so “We thought it might be up top, Jordan Spieth saw his 50-foot eagle the tournament that could have many others when he began the back and it was a relief to see it at the bot- putt that gave him the lead for good at turned his fortunes. It was Thursday nine with two bogeys to fall two shots tom and have a putt at it,” Koepka Royal Birkdale differently than any- morning. He started on the back nine behind, and then watched his tee shot said. “I just remember saying, ‘Get it one watching on television or anyone and was 2 over with three holes left, on the 13th bounce off a tree into the there.’ I started it on line, and I was else. starting with the par-5 seventh. That’s hazard . looking at it with disbelief that it’s “I knew it was going to bend a little a birdie hole if he can get it into the “Funny enough, most other weeks I going in. In my mind, you are in bit to the right as it went down off the fairway. He hit into the water and would have been thinking, ‘Here we complete control at that point. The slope to the bunker,” he said. “And made bogey. go. What’s going on?’” Garcia said. only thing you can do from here is then when it gets to the valley, the Then, he flew the green on No. 8, Instead, he was determined to make mess it up.” hole is on a 3-degree slope going the and suddenly an opening-round 75 par. After a drop, he hit a baby hook with Koepka knew he was in control a other way, into and off the right. So was a real possibility. the 9-iron down the fairway and was in few holes earlier, a shot that he re- it’s going to be a downhill left-to-right, “I could not have been in a worse position from 89 yards to save par. called without any hesitation. and then it double breaks into uphill place,” Thomas said. “I was 7 yards “The most important thing was that “The tee shot on the par 5, No. right-to-left.” over the green on a down slope. And I felt calm throughout the whole 14,” he said. “We could hit 3-wood Got that? now I have a chip that I have to get thing,” he said. “That calmness gave and get to the bunker, but driver “Go get that,” he told caddie Mi- up-and-down or I’m 4 over and it me confidence. I was like, ‘It’s OK. was no good because we couldn’t chael Greller after making the putt . just changes everything. Now I go You’re doing everything right. You’re carry it or we had a 20-yard fairway. “I like those putts,” he said. “They into Friday grinding to make the playing great. It’s your time.” We actually had to cut this 3-wood become total feel. That’s what I need- cut. And it was. up into the wind. We had to take a ed at that point in time, to get the tech- “I hit one of the most ridiculous flop lot off it. It only wound up 4 yards nicality out of it.” shots I’ve ever hit.” U.S. OPEN short of the bunker. We were walk- The finish is famous. Overlooked He birdied the ninth for a 73, shot Brooks Koepka pulled away at ing up and I said, ‘I think we can go was a shot in the second round that 66 the next day and was on his way.

Dec. 18, 2017, at Palmetto Dec. 18, 2017, at her residence, Gary was a member of the OBITUARIES Health Tuomey. 151 Toney Court, Bishopville. Knights of Columbus and an She was born on May 23, The family is receiving auxiliary police officer. SAMUEL BLACKWELL great-grandchildren. 1956, in Chester, a daughter of friends at the residence. Surviving are his wife of ALCOLU — Samuel Black- Mr. Poole was predeceased the late Milburn Fulton Rich- Funeral arrangements are Sumter; a son, Erik Ford (Sha- well, 61, died on Saturday, by his wife, Rachel P. Poole; burg Sr. and Sarah Arthenia incomplete and will be an- ron) of Singapore; three Dec. 16, 2017. and grandsons, Andrew Bier- Floyd Richburg. nounced by Wilson Funeral daughters, Leslie F. Weber He was a son of the late ing and Nathan Poole. The family will be receiving Home, 403 S. Main St., Bish- (Michael) of Bethesda, Mary- Leon Blackwell friends at the home of her sis- opville. land, Laurie Lumish (Mi- Sr. and Rachel AARON CANTY JR. ter and brother-in-law, 104 S. chael) of Oakland, California, Witherspoon PINEWOOD — Aaron “Blue Salem Ave., Sumter, SC 29150. GARY E. FORD and Danika Ford (Warren Blackwell. J” Canty Jr., 74, died on Satur- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Gary Eugene Ford, 81, hus- Como) of Odenton, Maryland; Funeral servic- day, Dec. 16, 2017, at his resi- Main St., Sumter, is in charge band of Audrey Elizabeth and five grandchildren. es for Mr. Black- dence, 2441 Elliott Road, Pine- of arrangements. Layton Ford, passed away on Services will be scheduled well will be held wood. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, at at a later date. ALLEN WILLIAMS SR. BLACKWELL at 11 a.m. on He was born on July 14, National Health Care, Sum- Online condolences may be Thursday at Har- 1943, in Pinewood, a son of the LYNCHBURG — Funeral ter. sent to www.sumterfunerals. mony Presbyteri- late Aaron Blue Canty Sr. and service for Allen Williams Sr. Gary was born in Forsythe, com an Church, Alcolu, with the Everlina Wilson Canty. will be held at noon on Thurs- Montana, to the late Dwight Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Rev. Dr. Franklin D. Colclough The family is receiving day at King Emanuel Baptist H. and Beatrice Burns Ford. neral Home & Crematory, 221 Sr., moderator, officiating, friends at his residence. Church. Burial will be at the He was a veteran of the U.S. Broad St., Sumter, is in charge and the Rev. Mary R. Hagen, These services have been church cemetery, directed by Coast Guard and a captain in of the arrangements, (803) the Rev. Otis Blackwell and entrusted to Samuels Funeral Bacote-Eaddy Funeral Hone. the U.S. Air Force, serving 775-9386. Elder Stanley Durant assist- Home LLC, Manning. He died on Saturday, Dec. during Vietnam. He enjoyed ing. Burial will follow at the 16, 2017. coaching kid’s sports teams church cemetery. RALPH CARTER He was a son of Robert and and was a member of St. The family is receiving CAMDEN — Ralph Carter, Janie Bell Williams. He was a Jude, where he was a lector friends at the home of his 84, of 146 Battleship Road, 1982 graduate of Pleasant and sang with the choir. In brother and sister-in-law, Paul passed on Wednesday, Dec. 13, Grove High School. He was a Michigan, where the family and Elma Blackwell, 1106 2017. lifelong member of King lived before coming to Sumter, Howell St., Manning. Funeral services will be con- Emanuel Baptist Church. He These services have been ducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday was employed with Budden entrusted to Samuels Funeral at Good Hope-Wesley Chapel Heat and Air Co. Home LLC, Manning. UMC with burial at Wesley Survivors include his wife, Chapel Church Cemetery. Rebecca Williams; his parents, LESTER L. POOLE Nelson Haile Funeral Home Robert and Janie Bell Wil- BATESBURG — Graveside of Camden is in charge of ar- liams; five sons, Clifton (Mari- Display services for Lester L. Poole, rangements. lyn) Toney, Allen Williams Jr., 81, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Ravon (Shakia) Williams, An- on Friday at Samaria Baptist VERONICA R. RIVERS thony Williams and Cary Wil- Church. Veronica R. Rivers entered liams; four daughters, Shontia Advertising The family will receive eternal rest on Dec. 17, 2017, Williams, Keiandra Williams, friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on at the Medical University of Shama (Sunny) Rufus and Te- Thursday at Barr-Price Fu- South Carolina in Charleston. quila (Don) Beard; four sis- Edition Deadline neral Home and Crematori- The family is receiving ters; six brothers; and 17 Fri., Dec. 22nd Wed. Dec. 20th @ 11 am um, Historic B-L Chapel. friends at the residence, 801 grandchildren. Sun., Dec. 24th Wed. Dec. 20th @ 2 pm Memorials may be made to St. Andrews Road, Rembert. The family is receiving Samaria Baptist Church, 6560 Funeral arrangements are friends at 918 Back Swamp Tues., Dec. 26th Thurs. Dec. 21st @ 11 am Fairview Road, Batesburg- incomplete and will be an- Road, Lynchburg. Leesville, SC 29006 or to the nounced by Wilson Funeral Wed., Dec. 27th Thurs. Dec. 21st @ 2 pm ERNEST SCARBOROUGH SR. charity of one’s choice. Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- Tues., Jan. 2nd Thurs. Dec. 28th @ 2 pm Mr. Poole passed away on ville. BISHOPVILLE — Ernest Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. “Shot” Scarborough Sr., 88, Wed., Jan. 3r3rdd FFri.ri. DDec.ec. 29th29th @ 1111 aamm Born in Sumter, he was a JAMES E. KING husband of Estelle Gamble son of the late Duffie and Em- MANNING — James Ellebre Scarborough, passed at his malee Cotton Poole. Mr. Poole King, age 87, beloved husband residence on Tuesday, Dec. 19, Have a safe and was a member of Samaria of 61 years to Peggy Creighton 2017. Merry Christmas! 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PHOTOS BY MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM A Cuban tree frog is one of the many animals at Lynches River County Park’s Environmental Discovery Center that visitors can meet. Oh, no! The kids are out of school Lynches River County Park is a perfect place for a day trip

BY MELANIE SMITH there is plenty to do and a va- [email protected] riety of critters to meet. An adorable Cuban tree frog f you're trying to find smiled at me through the glass of his or her decked-out something to do to aquarium, and its neighbor in keep your kids busy another aquarium, a soft- I shelled turtle, hid in a hol- during Christmas break, lowed-out rock while staring Lynches River County at me. Only its snout poked out to keep watch. In a huge Park might be the answer tank down the hallway, an al- for a day trip. ligator was floating and PHOTOS BY MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM watching visitors. Michael Derek Summer, a Sumter Digital Camera Club member, walks across the first swinging bridge to a I recently traveled to the A separate room held glass platform at Lynches River County Park recently. park on a day trip with the cases of labeled, long-de- Sumter Digital Camera Club, ceased insects, and about a and everyone in the group dozen pelts were arrayed on a The Backpack Program found something to interest table nearby. Each pelt had a is meant for families to them. sign on it asking you to guess enjoy the outdoors On 676 acres, this park which animal it had come with themed packs seems to have it all — nature from, and you're encouraged that include activities trails with a boardwalk, a to touch them and then turn and identifying birds, large education center with over the sign to find out if plants and more in the animals to meet, picnic spots your guess is correct. I think park. and swinging bridges of the the softest fur came from the canopy walk. Several of the racoon and, surprisingly bridges are connected by plat- enough, an opossum. forms perched in large trees. There are even themed Everywhere I go, plants are backpacks hanging from what usually attract my atten- hooks inside that you can tion, so I was hooked as soon grab and take with you into as we got out of the van. At the woods. Each is basically a this park, there are pitcher kit dedicated to a topic such plants that despite the recent as birds or plant life you cold weather are still growing might see and includes ways in a small garden in front of to identify them. the Environmental Discovery A door at the end of the Center. Kids will love seeing center leads to the swinging these — the sweet liquid in- bridges outside, which were side the plants attracts insects probably the highlight for across and jangled the whole the center again. ins and campgrounds avail- that get stuck in them and die, most of the camera club mem- bridge wildly. In the summer, I can imag- able to rent, and the park and the plants then feed on bers. After making our way back ine this park would be perfect often has special events the dead insects, according to Each short bridge is con- to the center, we took a path for canoeing and camping, but going on. Follow its Face- www.carnivorous-plants.com. nected to a platform high in a to the river and headed into there is still plenty to see this book page at https://www. (Kids love gross but interest- tree, which is connected to the the woods by way of a very time of year. Enjoy a day trip facebook.com/EDCatLRCP. ing things, right? I admit I did. next bridge, and the bridges long boardwalk. We all heard by yourself, or take your chil- The Environmental Dis- OK, I still kind of do.) move about as you cross the cornhole players still dren to learn and play in the covery Center and canopy A group nearby was playing them. We took turns crossing, hooting and hollering through woods. walk are open Tuesday a rollicking game of cornhole, most of us gingerly making the trees. The park is at 5094 County through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 and a fire pit was also set up our way to the next platform The boardwalk connects to Park Road, Coward, and is p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. and still smoking when we ar- with our hands on the rope other nature trails, so you can only closed on Thanksgiving to 5 p.m. Call (843) 389-0550 rived in the afternoon. sides the whole time. My dad, either keep going or turn back Day, Christmas Eve and for more information about Inside the discovery center, though, practically zoomed and follow the boardwalk to Christmas Day. There are cab- the park.

ABOVE: Kids will enjoy learning about the pitcher plant, which tempts its insect victims with a sweet- tasting nectar that traps them.

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