IN SPORTS: Gators’ Parrish signs with Erskine to play baseball B1 NATION Baby hippo educates public A6 TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents Summerton officer dies in I-95 wreck Tractor-trailer struck stopped vehicle in road on Lake Marion bridge Monday BY SHARRON HALEY victim as Carl Wiggins, 63, of South Carolina Highway cle. The driver of the tractor- busy north-south thorough- Special to The Sumter Item Holly Hill. Patrol Lt. Bob Beres said trailer was not injured, and fare was at a standstill for “The driver who was en- Wiggins’ Chevrolet Blazer no charges are pending, he more than three hours Mon- NORTH SANTEE — A part- trapped died on impact,” was stopped in the south- said. day morning as emergency time police officer with the Mock said Monday afternoon. bound right lane of Interstate “The accident is under in- personnel responded to the Town of Summerton was “The driver was wearing a 95 near mile marker 100, vestigation by the South Caro- wreck. killed in an early Monday seat belt.” which is near the crest of the lina Multi-Disciplinary Acci- Summerton Police Chief morning wreck. Mock said an autopsy will bridge as it crosses Lake dent Investigation Team Ray Perdue, who is out of Clarendon County Coroner not be held but that toxicolo- Marion. Beres said a tractor- (MAIT),” Beres said. Bucky Mock identified the gy results are pending. trailer struck Wiggins’ vehi- Southbound traffic on the SEE WIGGINS, PAGE A8 Business Freedom and fireworks leaders not City, county put on July 4 celebration show at Dillon Park surprised by mill denial

Committee members SUMTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT in school district group speak out after vote BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected]

Local business leaders who serve on the advisory finance committee of Sumter School District Board of Trustees say they weren’t surprised last week when Sumter County Council voted down the dis- MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM trict’s millage request and think the district still has work to do to show it is being a good financial steward. Ben Griffith, Greg Thomp- son and Bobby Anderson made their comments after a monthly committee meeting Wednesday, the day after coun- cil’s 5-2 vote to deny a 5.48-mill increase request and then a separate, lower mill increase motion made by a council

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SUMTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT ‘Deepfake’ videos are latest tech concern

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hey, did my congressman really say that? Is that really Presi- MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM dent Donald Trump on that video, or am I being duped? New technology on the in- ternet lets anyone make videos of real people appearing to say things they’ve never said. Re- publicans and Democrats pre- dict this high-tech way of put- ting words in someone’s mouth will become the latest weapon in disinformation wars against the United States and other Western democra- cies. We’re not talking about lip- syncing videos. This technolo- gy uses facial mapping and ar- MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM SUMTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT tificial intelligence to produce videos that appear so genuine Fireworks blasted off at Dillon Park on Saturday night to kick off early July 4 celebrations in Sumter County. Families and friends gathered it’s hard to spot the phonies. at the park to see the show, which could also be viewed at nearby lots and areas. Sumter County Recreation and Parks Director Phil Par- nell said he didn’t know the exact quantity of fireworks that were set off. “But, it’s a bunch of them, I will tell you that,” Parnell said. The SEE DEEPFAKE, PAGE A8 event was sponsored by the City of Sumter and Sumter County, and costs associated with the fireworks are about $20,000, Parnell said.

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BY KAYLA ROBINS tion of grease, carbon and [email protected] debris, the wall under the service counter/dish ma- A Sumter branch of a chine area being damaged chain diner received a fail- and the floor area in the ing food grade after cock- commissary having an ac- roaches and dirty utensils cumulation of dirt. were repeatedly found in the A follow-up inspection kitchen. should be completed by July The Waffle House, 1041 9, according to the report. Broad St., in front of Sumter This Waffle House has Mall received a 93 percent been inspected three other on its most recent inspection times this year, receiving an from the South Carolina De- A on June 5 and June 14 partment of Health and En- and a B on June 22. vironmental Control on Priority foundation viola- June 29, but the overall PHOTO FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. tions marked on June 5, score was downgraded "due which was a routine inspec- In 1916, raging floods destroyed the Catawba Dam. The new Catawba Dam, above, was built in 1925 and to failure to correct priority tion that ended up with a resulted in Lake Wylie. foundation violations," numerical score of 88, in- which is listed on the report cluded the utensils drawer as "controlling pests." and its contents and the ice July 1916 — 2 back-to-back "Numerous roaches were machine being dirty, the observed underneath the ready-to-eat refrigerated service counter/dish ma- foods not having a date chine area," the DHEC re- mark, having cockroaches port states, and the violation under the service counter/ hurricanes hit the Carolinas was not corrected. dish machine and an em- Scores are based on a 100- ployee with "painted artifi- BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA point scale and are assigned cial fingernails" who was HISTORICAL SOCIETY lina.” As it moved to the plans were laid to construct a letter grade that is posted "observed handling exposed northwest, the storm weak- a railroad from Charlotte to at each facility based on the food without the use of The hurricane season of ened to a tropical storm, but Augusta. The railroad would calculated numerical score gloves." 1916 was a particularly busy the rainfall was record- cross the Catawba River at and the establishment's past During the June 14 follow- one that slammed South Car- breaking. According to the Nation Ford, and a trestle scores and any repeated up, priority foundation vio- olina from the coast to the Fort Mill Herald, the area ex- was built for that purpose. major violations, called pri- lations included having a upcountry. In early July, a perienced three days of rain The torrential flood of 1916 ority foundation violations. dirty utensil drawer and storm landed in Mississippi that caused the Catawba wrecked the iron tracks of A "C" grade is considered contents and ice machine and swept the entire South, River to crest at 47 feet above the rail line and destroyed failing. There may be times and ready-to-eat foods not bringing a week of rain all flood level. Bridges and tele- the bridge. However, the when the posted letter marked. The numerical the way up to the Blue Ridge graph lines across the Ca- original stone pillars re- grade differs from the nu- score was 92. Mountains. It finally moved tawba and French Broad riv- mained and were used to re- merical score of the most On another follow-up on out on July 11, but just five ers were severely damaged build the trestle. recent inspection, according June 22, the utensil drawer days later a storm hit Bulls or destroyed. Completed just 12 years to DHEC. and its contents were still Bay, slightly north of Despite the destruction, before the Great Flood, the Routine inspections are dirty, the ready-to-eat foods Charleston. As it moved part of an interesting land- Catawba Dam provided unannounced and generally were still not date marked, northwest, heavy rains flood- mark on the Catawba River much-needed electricity to range from one to four and there were again "nu- ed the Catawba and Broad managed to survive. Accord- the surrounding area. In times a year, and follow-up merous cockroaches" under rivers. These storms gave ing to the National Register 1916, the raging waters inspections are conducted the service counter/dish birth to what became known of Historic Places, Nation wrecked the dam and power within 10 days of a routine machine area. After this re- in North Carolina and South Ford was a natural ford that plant and destroyed the re- inspection that requires fur- port, which garnered a nu- Carolina as “The Great provided safe crossing for gion’s crops, farmland and ther verification. merical value of 90, the Flood of 1916.” Native Americans and, in livestock. Over the next nine Other violations that overall inspection was Alfred J. Henry, a re- Colonial times, it was the years, several new dams brought the numerical downgraded to a B for not searcher for the U.S. Weather main route for settlers head- were erected on the river. A score down from 100 per- correcting repeated priority Bureau, wrote that “torren- ing to eastern York county. new Catawba Dam was com- cent included the interior of foundation violations and tial rains fell on the lowlands The ford was the site of sev- pleted in 1925 and resulted the utensil drawer and its another follow-up sched- a short distance northeast of eral Revolutionary encamp- in a 12,500-acre reservoir, contents having an accumu- uled. Charleston, attended by high ments, and in 1840, chiefs of which was called Lake Ca- lation of debris — also a pri- The contact name on the winds.” He explained that, the Catawba nation gathered tawba. In 1960, the lake was ority foundation violation, inspection is Judy Booker. “by the morning of the 15th, nearby to sign the Treaty of renamed Lake Wylie in the nonfood-contact surfac- A message left with an em- the center of the storm had 1840. honor of a founding member es of the cook line equip- ployee for her or a manager reached western North Caro- Following that incident, of the Catawba Power Co., ment having an accumula- was not returned.

LOCAL, STATE & South Carolina’s first gas tax increase questions or concerns. be over Charleston’s beaches about 1:15 in 30 years. p.m., followed by Hilton Head Island With Sunday’s increase, AAA says Salute from the Shore July 4 around 1:30 p.m. NATIONAL BRIEFS South Carolina has the second-lowest The aircraft should be over Lake FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS gas prices in the country, just behind CHARLESTON — The ninth Salute Murray around 1:45 p.m. Alabama. from the Shore flight of military air- Gas tax up 2 cents per gallon South Carolina Transportation Secre- craft over South Carolina is set for July TSA: 2nd-busiest period ever tary Christy Hall says the state has a re- 4. This year’s flight will include a fly- COLUMBIA — Gasoline prices are up cord level of roadwork underway. over at Lake Murray northwest of Co- TSA just missed a record for the in South Carolina, and it has nothing to lumbia. number of people screened at airport do with Mideast oil prices, or American Flow tests set for Thursday The flyover includes modern planes checkpoints as the July 4 holiday production or hurricane threats. like F-16 jet fighters from the 169th travel period started with a bang. South Carolina gas tax increased 2 The City of Sumter will perform fire Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint Na- The Transportation Security Ad- cents per gallon Sunday, year two of six hydrant flow tests on Moseley Drive and tional Guard Base, as well as vintage ministration said Monday that it planned years of increases to provide McCrays Mill Road between 8 a.m. and military aircraft. screened about 2.68 million passen- more funding for roads and bridges. 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 5. Because of their differences in air gers and airline crew members on South Carolina’s gas tax is now 20.75 Water customers in the surrounding speeds, the planes may be staggered as Friday. cents per gallon, one of the lowest in the area may experience temporary discol- they reach various points. That’s the second-busiest day in country. Georgia’s tax is 31.6 cents per ored water. The flight will begin at Cherry TSA’s history, behind only the Sun- gallon. North Carolina’s is 34.3 cents. Contact the City of Sumter Public Grove, north of Myrtle Beach, around day after Thanksgiving 2004, when Last July’s initial 2-cent hike was Services Office at (803) 436-2558 with any 1 p.m. Wednesday. The aircraft should 2.71 million people were screened.

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BY TASSANEE VEJPONGSA row passageway early Monday after Associated Press passing through a key chamber on Sunday whose high, murky waters MAE SAI, Thailand — Rescuers had previously blocked their progress. found all 12 boys and their soccer Gov. Narongsak had said earlier the coach alive deep inside a partially passageway goes upward in some plac- flooded cave in northern Thailand late es and downward in others and is very Monday (in Thailand), more than a narrow, making it difficult for divers week after they disappeared and and their gear to fit through. touched off a desperate search that Divers have been stymied repeatedly drew international help and captivat- by rising water that forced them to ed the nation. withdraw for safety reasons. When Video released early Tuesday by the water levels fell Sunday, the divers Thai navy showed the boys in their went forward with a more methodical soccer uniforms sitting on a dry area approach, deploying a rope line and inside the cave above the water as a extra oxygen supplies along the way. spotlight, apparently from a rescuer, The SEALs' Facebook page said that illuminated their faces. since Sunday night, the divers had Chiang Rai provincial Gov. Narong- reached a bend where the half-mile sak Osatanakorn said the 13 were in passage splits in two directions. The the process of being rescued, but he THE ASSOCIATED PRESS divers were aiming for a sandy cham- cautioned that they were not out of Family members react after hearing the news that the missing 12 boys and their soccer ber on higher ground in the cave. danger yet. coach have been found alive in the cave where they went missing over a week ago in Narongsak explained early Monday "We found them safe. But the opera- northern Thailand. that fixing rope lines and deploying tion isn't over," he said in comments oxygen tanks along their route will broadcast nationwide, referring to the allow the divers to operate. complicated process of extricating until they have enough strength to said the primary decision is whether In addition to the divers, teams have them. move by themselves, and then we will to try to evacuate the boys and their been working to pump out water as Family members of the missing evaluate the situation on bringing coach or to supply them in place. well as divert groundwater. Other ef- hugged each other as they cheered the them out again later," Narongsak said. "Supplying them on site may face forts have focused on finding shafts on news. In the 5-minute navy video, the boys challenges depending on how difficult the mountainside that might serve as Aisha Wiboonrungrueng, the moth- are quiet as they sit on their haunch- the dives are," Mirza, coordinator of a back door to the blocked-off areas. er of 11-year-old Chanin Wiboonrun- es, legs bent in front of them. They are the U.S. National Cave Rescue Com- Teams have been combing the grueng, smiled and hugged her family clad in the uniforms they apparently mission, said in an email. "Trying to mountainside looking for fissures that as news of their discovery spread. She were wearing on the morning they take non-divers through a cave is one might lead to such shafts. Several have said she would cook her son a Thai disappeared in the cave. of the most dangerous situations pos- been found, and explorers have been fried omelet, his favorite food, when "You are very strong," one of the sible, even if the dives are relatively able to descend into some. he returns home. rescuers says to them in English. One easy. That also begets the question: If Experts in cave rescues from around Rescue divers had spent much of of them asks what day it is, and the the dives are difficult then supply will the world had gathered at the site. An Monday making preparations for a rescuer responds, "Monday. Monday. be difficult, but the risk of trying to official Australian group has followed final push to locate the lost soccer You have been here — 10 days. dive them out is also exponentially a U.S. military team, British cave ex- players, aged 11 to 16, and their One of the boys, noticing the camera greater." perts, Chinese lifesaving responders 25-year-old coach. They disappeared and hearing words they don't immedi- Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and several other volunteer groups when flooding trapped them after en- ately understand, says in Thai, "Oh, thanked the international experts and from various countries. tering the Tham Luang Nang Non they want to take a picture; tell him rescuers who helped locate the miss- "These are challenging conditions, cave in Chiang Rai on June 23. we're hungry. I haven't had anything ing for their "tremendous efforts." and there's a lot of consideration for Narongsak said the divers located to eat." "The Royal Thai Government and safety as well as, the environment out- the missing about 300-400 yards past a Then the boy breaks into simple the Thai people are grateful for this side is contributing to the environ- section of the cave that was on higher English, saying, "Eat, eat, eat," to support and cooperation, and we all ment inside," said U.S. Air Force Capt. ground and was thought to be where which another voice responds in Thai wish the team a safe and speedy recov- Jessica Tait, part of a 30-member U.S. the team members and their coach that he already told that to the rescu- ery," Prayuth's office said in a state- military team assisting in the search, may have taken shelter. er. ment. referring to the rain that has been "When the medics have evaluated Anmar Mirza, a leading American Thai navy SEAL divers and rescue flooding the cave. 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I’m sure that Secretary third trip to North Korea late John Bolton said top U.S. of State Mike Pompeo will be next week, but such a visit has diplomat Mike Pompeo will be discussing this with the North not yet been confirmed. discussing that plan with Koreans in the near future Trump reiterated in an in- North Korea in the near fu- about really how to dismantle terview broadcast Sunday ture. Bolton added that it THE ASSOCIATED PRESS all of their WMD and ballistic that he thinks Kim is serious would be to the North’s ad- U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, left, listens to Japanese Foreign missile programs in a year,” about denuclearization. vantage to cooperate to see Minister Taro Kono, unseen, during a meeting at Foreign Ministry in Bolton said. “If they have the “I made a deal with him. I sanctions lifted quickly and Tokyo on Friday. Mattis is trying to assuage Japan’s worries about strategic decision already shook hands with him. I really aid from South Korea and America’s commitment to the region amid the ongoing denucleariza- made to do that, and they’re believe he means it,” the presi- Japan start to flow. tion negotiations with North Korea. cooperative, we can move dent said on Fox News Chan- Bolton’s remarks Sunday on very quickly.” nel’s “Sunday Morning Fu- CBS’ “Face the Nation” pre- preparations to deceive the estimate that North Korea is He said the one-year pro- tures with Maria Bartiromo.” sented a very ambitious time- U.S. about the number of nu- unlikely to denuclearize. gram the U.S. is proposing Trump defended his deci- line for North Korea to fulfill clear warheads in North Ko- Some aspects of the new intel- would cover all the North’s sion to suspend “war games” the commitment leader Kim rea’s arsenal as well as the ex- ligence were reported on Fri- chemical and biological weap- with close ally South Korea — Jong Un made at a summit istence of undisclosed facili- day by NBC News. ons, nuclear programs and a significant concession to with Trump last month for ties used to make fissile mate- A U.S. official told The As- ballistic missiles. 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or Nancy Pelosi, 78, left seized the nomination for Steny Hoyer, 79, and George McGovern, who went Joe Biden, 75, the pri- on to lose 49 states to Richard Fmary results from Nixon. New York’s 14th congressional After Hillary Clinton’s de- district are a fire bell in the feat, the left, whose champion, night. Bernie Sanders, they believe, All may be swept away in the was robbed by the establish- coming revolution. That is the ment, seems to be looking to message of the crushing defeat settle scores and seize the of 10-term incumbent Joe nomination for one of its own. Crowley, who had aspired to But if an apertura a sinistra, succeed Pelosi and become an opening to the left, is what speaker of the House. lies ahead for the Democratic The No. 4 House Democrat, Party, then that is better news Crowley, 56, had not faced pri- for the party of Trump than mary opposition since 2004. He for the party of Pelosi. outspent his opponent, 28-year- Just as Crowley’s congres- old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, sional district had changed, so, who was tending bar a year too, has his party in Congress. ago, by 10 to one. Columnist Dana Milbank, who The son of an Irish immi- sees it as progress, writes, “A COMMENTARY grant, Crowley was leader of majority of House Democrats the Queens Democratic Club. are ... women, people of color He had the unions’ support. So or gay.” USC is improving African-American confident was he that he These rising forces in the skipped a debate and sent a La- Democratic coalition are look- tina politician to stand in for ing to bury the Democratic enrollment and graduation rates him. Party of yesterday, where First comes Hubris, the god white males and older ethnic of arrogance. Then comes groups — Irish, Italians, Poles OLUMBIA — The icated a nine-foot-tall stat- Nemesis, the goddess and Jews — were dom- University of ‘These positive ue of Richard T. Greener, of retribution. inant. South Carolina is outcomes mark the first African-Ameri- Tossing Crowley’s It seems certain now Cproviding tremen- can professor at USC, the credentials back in his that the summer of dous opportunities for Af- first African-American face, Ocasio-Cortez ran 2020 will see a woman, rican-American and other significant progress graduate of Harvard and as a Latina, a person of a person of color or minority students in South the first historical figure color, a millennial and both on the Democrat- Carolina, resulting in surg- here in South of any race to be honored militant socialist who ic ticket. Two whites ing enrollment and gradu- with a statue on our flag- lived in her district, would likely offend the ation rates. Carolina as ship Columbia campus. and painted Crowley as Pat rising base. Hillary African-American fresh- This unveiling follows a white male with lots Buchanan Clinton and Sen. Tim men en- America struggles an event in December, of PAC money who had Kaine may have been rollment which established histori- moved to D.C. and sent the last of the all-white rose by 25 to enroll and cal markers on USC’s his kids to school in Virginia. Democratic tickets. percent at Horseshoe that accorded “The Democratic Party takes However, inside this emerg- USC Co- belated recognition to the working-class communities for ing Democratic majority of lumbia last graduate African- craftsmanship and contri- granted; they take people of peoples of color, fractures and year, and butions of enslaved indi- color for granted,” railed Oca- fissures are already visible. we expect American students.’ viduals who lived and la- sio-Cortez. The party assumes In New York City, the Asian it to rise by bored on the campus. This “that we’re going to turn out community, which votes Dem- Harris another 15 at first-generation and low- collective work recognizes no matter how bland or half- ocratic in presidential elec- Pastides percent income students. the importance in taking stepping (their) proposals are.” tions, is in an uproar over ef- this fall, We’re also championing steps in acknowledging “Bland or half-stepping” are forts by leftist Mayor Bill de producing greater faculty diversity, our history, honoring not words her agenda calls to Blasio to eliminate the en- an increase of more than greater dialogue and trust what we value and ensur- mind. trance exams that have en- 40 percent over two years. among all stakeholders ing greater inclusion and A Democratic Socialist, en- abled Asian kids to capture Equally important, our Af- and intensive academic comfort for those who dorsed by MoveOn, Black most of the seats in the city’s rican-American gradua- advising. Indeed, we’ve may feel the most vulner- Lives Matter and People for elite public schools. tion rate is 75 percent — significantly revamped able. Bernie, Ocasio-Cortez favors De Blasio and his allies want more than twice the na- our academic advising Our holistic approach is Medicare for all, a $15 mini- the Asian numbers in these se- tional average (35 percent) platform over the past driving positive outcomes, mum wage, 100 percent renew- lect schools reduced, so the and up 17 percent over the three years so that it not and we’re widely recog- able energy by 2035, free tu- schools mirror the city’s de- past decade. only proactively supports nized for this work. For ition at public colleges, federal mography, no matter how well These positive outcomes all students, but also example, The Education jobs for all who want them and the Asian kids are doing on the mark significant progress reaches and retains stu- Trust has cited USC as abolishing an Immigration and competitive admissions tests. here in South Carolina as dents traditionally less among the nation’s best at Customs Enforcement agency Also, the hard left in the America struggles to en- likely to complete their improving graduation that runs “black sites” on the Democratic Party, oriented roll and graduate African- degrees. rates for minority stu- Mexican border where more toward the Third World American students. Fifty In addition, our national- dents; Diversity Magazine “human rights abuses are hap- than the West, is increasing- years after Dr. Martin Lu- ly recognized, high-impact ranks USC among the top pening.” ly anti-Israel. And while the ther King’s death, African- U-101 freshmen seminar 3 percent of universities When tear gas was used in Jewish vote is small and American students nation- course has demonstrated graduating African-Amer- Puerto Rico, whence her fami- largely concentrated in blue ally remain only half as significant benefit for first- ican students; and IN- ly came, Ocasio-Cortez laid it states, among donors to the likely as white counter- generation students by SIGHT Into Diversity has at Crowley’s feet: “You are re- Democratic Party, the Jewish parts to have a college de- providing small and inclu- recognized USC with the sponsible for this.” contingent looms large. gree and are five times less sive learning settings, as Higher Education Excel- Crowley tried gamely to The new demography of likely to be enrolled as un- well as exposure to oppor- lence in Diversity Award keep up, declaring that ICE, for the Democratic Party dergraduates. tunities and services to for six consecutive years. which thousands of Ameri- brought about the defeat of I recently had the oppor- help students bond, attach Yet despite this work and cans work to protect our bor- Crowley. A majority white tunity to meet with South and gain affinity for a fac- our positive trends, it’s ders, is a “fascist” organiza- district when he first ran, Carolina’s Legislative ulty member or peer edu- certainly not time for a tion, presumably something the Bronx-Queens district he Black Caucus to highlight cator, which are key ele- victory lap. As the national like Ernst Rohm’s Brown now represents is only one- how USC is challenging ments in transitioning narrative informs us, more Shirts. sixth white. conventional wisdom to es- from high school to a more must be done to advance While the victory of Ocasio- The Irish and Italians have tablish benchmarks and rigorous, independent col- recruitment and retention, Cortez is bad news for Pelosi moved out or passed on. beat national trends in lege environment. More- as well as to bridge the gap and Hoyer, it may also be a And Archie Bunker? He how universities recruit, over, I’m guided by our between four- and six-year harbinger of what is to come. rests in peace in Calvary Cem- retain and graduate Afri- Community Advisory Com- graduation rates. So it’s up For the Democratic Party ap- etery. Like his party. can-American students. mittee, which is empow- to us not only to redouble pears about to unleash its radi- We’re achieving these out- ered to monitor the prog- our efforts to meet this mo- cal left, its Maxine Waters Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- comes through a holistic ress we are making, point ment, but also to ensure wing, and give its ideology an- thor of a new book, “Nixon’s approach and a firm com- us to areas where we need the next half-century is other run in the yard. White House Wars: The Battles mitment to innovative pro- to do better and recom- better than the last. When the party has done That Made and Broke a Presi- grams, pathways and mend strategies for suc- this before, however, it did not dent and Divided America For- scholarships, such as the cess. Dr. Pastides is president of end well. ever.” Gamecock Guarantee, Op- Inherent in this work is the University of South After Hubert Humphrey lost portunity Scholars and a spirit to build, not di- Carolina; contact him at narrowly in 1968, an enraged © 2018 CREATORS.COM Raise.me, which are aimed vide. In February, we ded- [email protected].

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UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. and Farmers A t-storm around in Partly cloudy and Partly sunny with a A p.m. shower or Partly sunny and A shower and Telephone Coop. will be closed on Wednesday. the p.m. humid t-storm t-storm humid t-storm around OTHER — The following will be closed on Wednesday: Clemson Extension Service; Greater Sumter Chamber of 94° 73° 89° / 72° 89° / 71° 90° / 73° 90° / 72° Commerce; the Sumter County Library; and the Harvin Chance of rain: 40% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 55% Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 60% Clarendon County Library. ENE 4-8 mph SE 4-8 mph ENE 7-14 mph ENE 6-12 mph SSE 3-6 mph SW 4-8 mph The Sumter Item will be closed on Wednesday. Gaff ney 92/71 Spartanburg TODAY’S Greenville 92/72 SOUTH 94/73 AROUND TOWN Florence CAROLINA Bishopville 95/74 Diamond Rio will perform at as well as free food. Tickets WEATHER 94/71 7:30 p.m. Diamondon Sunday, Rio July to 8, perform are at$20 Sum each.- Semi formal Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter at the Sumterter Opera Opera House House, attire. Call Janetta at (803) 21 N. Main St. Tickets are $50 406-8038. today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 96/74 94/73 Myrtle and $55. Contact the Sumter The Fourth Annual Unity Prayer IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach Opera House for ticket pur- Breakfast, hosted by One 93/73 88/75 chasing information. Sumter Community, will be Today: A thunderstorm around. Winds east- Aiken The Sumter Chapter of the Na- held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, northeast 4-8 mph. 91/70 tional Federation of the Blind of Aug. 4, at Mount Zion Mis- Wednesday: A stray thunderstorm. Winds South Carolina will meet at 7 sionary Baptist Church En- east-northeast 6-12 mph. p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at richment Center, 315 W. Ful- Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 ton St. Tickets are $10 each. ON THE COAST Charleston W. Bartlette St. Contact Call Joshua Dupree at (803) 90/74 Debra Canty, chapter presi- 795-3600 or Calvin Hastie at Today: A shower or thunderstorm in the dent, at (803) 775-5792 or (803) 774-7776 for tickets. area. High 86 to 91. [email protected]. The 12th Annual Art in the Park Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a A Red, White and Blue Ball, will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on shower or t-storm; humid. High 83 to 87. presented by American Le- Saturday, Sept. 22, at Memo- gion Post 202 Women’s Aux- rial Park. Art and craft, com- iliary, will be held from 9 munity corner and children’s p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, craft center vendor applica- LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON July 28, at 310 Palmetto St. tions can be downloaded at SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:15 a.m. Sunset 8:37 p.m. Lake pool yest. chg Event will feature DJ Smoove HSNAsumtersc.com. Temperature Moonrise none Moonset 11:00 a.m. Murray 360 357.77 -0.01 High 91° Marion 76.8 75.70 none Last New First Full Low 74° Moultrie 75.5 75.36 -0.06 Normal high 90° Wateree 100 97.71 -0.04 Normal low 69° July 6 July 12 July 19 July 27 Record high 100° in 1970 Record low 56° in 1988 RIVER STAGES FYI Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr TIDES Precipitation River stage yest. chg 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH The Rembert Area Community every third Tuesday from 7 Black River 12 6.94 +0.56 Month to date trace High Ht. Low Ht. Coalition (RACC) offers a se- to 8 p.m. at the Ebenezer Congaree River 19 3.41 -2.16 Normal month to date 0.31" Today 12:55 a.m. 3.0 7:55 a.m. 0.3 nior citizens program 10 a.m.- Community Center, 4580 Lynches River 14 3.09 +0.02 Year to date 17.61" 1:13 p.m. 2.6 7:51 p.m. 0.7 noon each Monday and Queen Chapel Road, Dalzell. Saluda River 14 3.45 none Last year to date 21.87" Wed. 1:33 a.m. 2.9 8:36 a.m. 0.3 Wednesday at 6785 Bradley Up. Santee River 80 78.13 -0.04 Are you interested in gettingSumter involvedArea Toastmasters Normal year to date 23.10" 1:58 p.m. 2.6 8:39 p.m. 0.7 St. (behind community car meets at 7 p.m. each Tues- Wateree River 24 9.51 -1.41 wash), Rembert, SC 29128. day at the Sumter Mall Transportation is available. community room, 1057 Call (803) 432-2001. Broad St. The group helps The Christian Golfers’ Associa- in developing speaking and NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES tion (CGA) meets at 8 a.m. leadership skills. Call Doug- Today Wed. Today Wed. Today Wed. Today Wed. each Tuesday for Bible las at (803) 778-0197 or Re- 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 study. The group meets at becca at (803) 565-9271. Atlanta 91/73/pc 88/72/t Asheville 90/69/t 86/68/t Florence 95/74/t 89/73/t Marion 91/70/t 87/69/t Chicago 88/73/pc 90/74/t Athens 93/72/t 89/70/t Gainesville 91/73/t 88/72/t Mt. Pleasant 89/75/pc 85/74/t the CGA office in Dillon The Ballard-Palmer-Bates Park. Refreshments provid- Dallas 102/77/s 96/77/t Augusta 95/72/t 90/71/t Gastonia 93/72/pc 90/71/t Myrtle Beach 88/75/pc 85/76/t American Legion Post 202 Detroit 88/73/t 91/74/t Beaufort 91/73/pc 87/72/t Goldsboro 94/73/pc 89/73/t Orangeburg 92/72/t 88/72/pc ed and golf after Bible meets at 6:30 p.m. on the study. Call (803) 773-2171. Houston 95/75/pc 85/72/r Cape Hatteras 88/77/pc 87/76/t Goose Creek 90/73/pc 86/73/t Port Royal 89/75/pc 85/74/t third Monday of each Los Angeles 78/62/pc 80/62/pc Charleston 90/74/pc 86/73/t Greensboro 95/73/pc 89/72/t Raleigh 95/72/pc 90/72/t Zumba classes will be held at month at the Post, 310 Pal- New Orleans 83/76/t 88/76/t Charlotte 96/72/pc 93/69/t Greenville 94/73/t 88/70/t Rock Hill 93/72/t 90/71/t 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and metto St. All veterans are New York 92/76/pc 88/74/pc Clemson 92/74/t 90/72/t Hickory 92/72/t 88/70/t Rockingham 95/72/t 91/72/t Wednesdays at the Parks welcome. Call (803) 773- Orlando 88/71/pc 86/70/t Columbia 96/74/t 91/73/t Hilton Head 88/76/pc 85/75/t Savannah 91/72/t 86/72/t and Recreation building on 4811. Philadelphia 96/76/pc 91/76/pc Darlington 94/72/t 89/73/t Jacksonville, FL 89/74/pc 86/72/t Spartanburg 92/72/t 88/70/t Haynsworth Street. 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PRO BASKETBALL PREP BASEBALL Gators’ LA-Bron Parrish to play for James agrees to 4-year Erskine

contract with Lakers BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected] BY TOM WITHERS Hall of Famer Magic John- Los An- The Associated Press son — that has been over- geles. Chris Parrish had the op- matched in recent years "Welcome portunity to play in some CLEVELAND — LeBron James is while rebuilding. But the to the family baseball tournaments in Due leaving home for Hollywood and an Lakers will instantly rise @KingJames," West in Greenwood County iconic team. with James, a three- Bryant said on during his junior year of high The Los Angeles Lakers have a new time champion who Twitter . "#laker- school. That's where Erskine superstar — L.A.-Bron. after being swept by s4life #strivefor- College is located. The four-time NBA MVP announced the Warriors in greatness." Parrish liked the campus Sunday night that he has agreed to a this year's NBA James and Bryant and the coaches liked him. four-year, $154 million contract with Finals said he is were Olympic team- One thing led to another and the Lakers, joining one of the league's still driven and mates and there has been Parrish is now going to be a most storied franchises and switching very much in a perceived rivalry be- member of the conferences to try and dethrone the "championship tween the pair of alpha Flying Fleet pro- Golden State Warriors and grow his mode." males. They're now linked gram. own legacy. James wasn't like never before and if "I just really For the second time in his career, planning to have James wants to prepare liked the campus James is saying goodbye to the Cleve- any face-to-face for his eventual life after when I went land Cavaliers, who drafted the teenage meetings, but basketball, who better to there," said Par- sensation from Akron in 2003 and have Saturday night learn from than Johnson, rish, the Lake- PARRISH to be satisfied with winning just one he met with who has made a fortune as a wood High title in the 11 years they had him. Johnson, who business entrepreneur, or School middle in- Unlike his two previous forays in free sold him on Bryant, an Academy Award fielder who recently signed agency, James did not drag out his de- his vision for winner. with Erskine. "It isn't too big cision and made the announcement the Lakers, The massive Los Angeles or too small. I just liked it, less than 24 hours after NBA free agen- the person market will also provide James and it felt like the right place cy opened. told AP. with a grander platform for his for me." This Summer of LeBron was barely Earlier philanthropy and social activism. Parrish played his senior a fling. in the He already owns two homes in year at Lakewood after trans- His management agency, Klutch week, Southern California and has a film ferring from Thomas Sumter Sports Group, announced his agree- production company. Academy. He played a big role ment with the Lakers with a simple, This is the third time in eight years in the Gators finishing second short release. It was a stark contrast Johnson James has changed teams. After bolting in Region VI-4A and making from eight years ago, when a poorly seemed re- from Cleveland in 2010, he returned in the state playoffs. conceived TV special to announce his signed to the an emotional homecoming four years He batted .286 in 81 plate ap- departure from Cleveland backfired possibility he later, determined to make the Cavs pearances, but led the team in and damaged James' image. might not get champions. The 33-year-old had previ- extra-base hits with 12, in- James isn't planning any more com- James or Paul ously said he wanted to finish his career cluding two triples. He also ments and there won't be a welcoming George, who ended up re- in Ohio, and although he's leaving again, stole nine bases and was sec- press conference or celebration in Los signing with the Oklahoma City Thun- Cavs fans are more forgiving after he ond on the team with 20 runs Angeles, a person familiar with his der. ended the city's 52-year sport title batted in. He had the best plans said Sunday night on the condi- But Johnson was confident he could drought in 2016. fielding percentage among tion of anonymity. James will make his pull something off. Shortly after the announcement, LHS infielders at .940. next public comments on July 30 in "I'm Magic Johnson," he said. which came in a surprising manner, Gators head coach Bill Akron when he opens a public school The Lakers' rich legacy is something James posted a three-photo tribute to DeLavan said Parrish's per- started by his family foundation. that has always appealed to James and Cleveland fans on his Instagram ac- formance at the plate came as It was all different this time. it wasn't long after his announcement count. something of a surprise. The game's biggest star will now lead that he heard from Kobe Bryant, who a young Lakers team — run by Lakers won five titles during 20 seasons with SEE LEBRON, PAGE B3 SEE PARRISH, PAGE B3

AUTO RACING PRO TENNIS Kyle Busch outduels Larson to victory lane in wild finish

BY JAY COHEN final lap. Larson bumped into The Associated Press the back of Busch's car and moved into the lead. Busch JOLIET, Ill. — Kyle Busch then raced into the back of and Kyle Larson raced all Larson's car and sped ahead over the track during an elec- for the victory. tric final lap. As Busch began "When I was going down the to celebrate his dramatic vic- backstretch, I was like, 'Hell, tory, Larson gave him a no, you're not taking this one thumb's up. away right now,'" Busch said. It was quite a finish, and "This was kind of where I was they knew it. at. I was just going to do any- Busch outdu- thing that it took for us to be eled Larson able to get back to the start/ down the stretch finish line first." Sunday in the Busch was booed by the NASCAR Cup Se- crowd when he got out of his ries race at Chi- No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyo- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUSCH cagoland Speed- ta. He playfully rubbed his left way, earning his eye in a crying motion and Serena Williams plays a return to Arantxa during their first-round match in the Wimbledon Champi- fifth victory of waved off the jeering fans. onships on Monday in London. Williams won the match 7-5, 6-3. the season. Larson, who was trying for "It was a good day, a great a weekend sweep after win- finish, an exciting one for ning the Xfinity Series race Serena wins at Wimbledon that, especially at a mile and a Saturday, had no complaints. half," Busch said. "People "I roughed him up. He BY HOWARD FENDRICH don't necessarily see those roughed me up. That's racing," her ranking is 181st following an extended very much anymore. Man, he said. AP Tennis Writer absence. "I don't go out there expecting to you just got to be pumped for It was Busch's second win at 'do well' or 'see what happens.' That's just that. It's cool." Chicagoland, joining his victo- LONDON — Now that she's "Mrs. Wil- not me." Busch moved into the lead ry in 2008. He also moved into liams," per the Wimbledon chair umpire, Day 1 at the grass-court Grand Slam tour- on a restart with 58 laps to go, a tie with Herb Thomas for now that she's a mother, now that she is nament featured some mild surprises, such replacing Kevin Harvick at 14th on the Cup Series' career back on tour, Serena Williams is ready to as U.S. Open champion and French Open the front of the field. Busch, wins list with 48. rediscover her full complement of shots runner-up Sloane Stephens' third first- Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. "He's a one-in-a-million tal- and full ability to dominate. round exit in the past five majors, and loss- — NASCAR's top three teams ent," Busch crew chief Adam "Not only do I expect to win," she said es by No. 5 Elina Svitolina and No. 6 Grigor so far this season — were up Stevens said. "The sport hasn't Monday after picking up a victory in her Dimitrov (to three-time major champion front with about 40 laps left seen too many people with his first match at the All England Club in two Stan Wawrinka). before a hard-charging Larson level of talent. To get the years, "I expect to win emphatically." Also drawing attention was eight-time crashed the party. chance to race with him, win Williams found herself in a bit of a jam Wimbledon champ Roger Federer's new He powered by Harvick to some races with him is what against 105th-ranked Arantxa Rus of the clothing sponsorship, during his easy-as- get into second. He appeared every little boy dreams about." Netherlands, down by a break in the second can-be victory at Centre Court. to be in trouble after brushing With NASCAR heading to set on a windy afternoon. And then, a five- Nothing feels as significant in tennis the wall with seven laps left, Daytona this week, Busch and game run and 25 minutes later, Williams today, though, as what Williams does — be- but he kept going and Busch Harvick are tied for the series had completed the 7-5, 6-3 result. cause of what she's accomplished in the was slowed by a couple lapped lead in wins. It's just the "I have such high expectations of myself," past and because of what she's trying to ac- cars at the back of the field. fourth time in series history said Williams, whose 23 Grand Slam singles complish in the present, with a baby in tow. Busch and Larson then championships include seven at Wimble- were neck-and-neck on the SEE BUSCH, PAGE B3 don, so she was seeded 25th even though SEE WILLIAMS, PAGE 3B B2 | TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

SPORTS ITEMS Neymar leads Brazil into World Cup quarterfinals

SAMARA, Russia — Flaunt- peared to be a cross but manager Ron Gardenhire months ago, though he was 10 ing his flair and his finishing dropped in under the crossbar called on Jimenez because shots behind. touch wasn’t enough. Neymar in the 69th minute. Substitute regular closer Shane Greene PARK WINS WOMEN’S PGA put his theatrics on show, too. Marouane Fellaini headed in (shoulder) had been placed on What became clear in Bra- another from Eden Hazard’s the 10-day disabled list before KILDEER, Ill. — Sung Hyun zil’s 2-0 victory over Mexico on cross in the 74th. the game. Jimenez loaded the Park beat So Yeon Ryu on the Monday is that the wild side of Chaldi, who came on as a bases with two outs and second hole of a playoff in the the striker’s character is going substitute in the 65th, decided walked pinch-hitter Justin KPMG Women’s PGA Cham- nowhere at this year’s World it in injury time. Smoak on a 3-2 pitch to force pionship on Sunday for her Cup. And neither is Brazil. Belgium goalkeeper in the tying run. second major title. “I don’t much care for criti- Thibault Courtois grabbed a Niko Goodrum hit a one-out After a brief rain delay on cism,” Neymar said, “not even corner kick and rolled the ball triple off Seunghwan Oh (4-3) the par-4 16th hole at Kemper for praise.” to Kevin De Bruyne, who drib- in the 10th and scored the win- Lakes, Ryu’s birdie try rolled With a goal and an assist, bled to the top of the center ning run when Iglesias fol- past, and Park finished off her Neymar propelled Brazil into circle and passed to Thomas lowed with a fly ball to right. South Korean compatriot with the quarterfinals of a tourna- Meunier on the right. Meuni- MOLINARI WINS a 10-footer. Park raised her ment it has won five times. He er one-timed the ball across QUICKEN LOANS arms and placed her hands on also extended his platform to the area and Romelu Lukaku her head before hugging her show the world he is as good let it roll by for Chaldi to tap POTOMAC, Md. — Frances- caddie and wiping away tears. — or better — than Cristiano in with his left foot from 7 co Molinari delivered a record Japanese teen Nasa Hatao- Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS yards. performance to win the final ka, after shooting an 8-under Although Neymar has Brazil’s Casemiro (5) jumps for The end-to-end attack took edition of the Quicken Loans 64 to post at 10 under, dropped scored only two goals in four the ball with Mexico’s Andres only 10 seconds. National. out of the playoff with a par games in Russia, he did enter Guardado during Brazil’s 2-0 vic- TIGERS 3 Molinari holed a 50-foot on the par-4 18th. the World Cup after spending tory in a World Cup round-of-16 BLUE JAYS 2 eagle putt to start the back TOMS WINS three months recovering from match on Monday in Samara, nine, and he never stopped U.S. SENIOR OPEN a broken right foot. And it Russia. TORONTO — Jose Iglesias until he turned the final round was the right foot that helped hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly into a runaway Sunday at the COLORADO SPRINGS, to break through Mexico’s back from a two-goal deficit in the 10th inning and the Ti- TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm. Colo. — David Toms made one stern resistance in Samara. when he scored in the fourth gers recovered from a blown The Italian closed with an long putt to take the lead, After releasing Willian with minute of injury time to give save in the ninth to beat the 8-under 62 for an 8-shot victo- then another one to preserve a back-heel, Neymar raced Belgium a 3-2 victory over Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Mon- ry, matching the largest mar- it on his way to a 1-shot victo- into the penalty area and slid Japan on Monday and a spot day, Detroit’s second straight gin this year on the PGA Tour. ry in the he U.S. Senior Open. to tap his teammate’s return in the World Cup quarterfi- victory following a season- Tiger Woods closed with a Toms sank a 15-foot birdie cross into the net. nals. long 11-game losing streak. 66, his lowest final round in on the par-3 16th hole at the BELGIUM 3 Japan led 2-0 on early sec- Right-hander Joe Jimenez more than five years, and he Broadmoor to take the lead, JAPAN 2 ond-half goals by Genki Hara- (4-1) got the win despite giving was never close. Woods tied then held on with a 20-foot guchi and Takashi Inui. up the tying run in the ninth. for fourth, his best result downhill make after laying up ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia — Jan Vertonghen then scored With his team leading 2-1 since a runner-up finish at the from a fairway bunker on the Nacer Chaldi capped a come- with a looping header that ap- after eight innings, Tigers Valspar Championship three 17th hole.

p.m. Uruguay 2, Portugal 1 68-70-65-67—270 -10 SCOREBOARD Cleveland (Bieber 3-0) at Kansas City (Duffy 4-7), 8:15 Sunday, July 1 Beau Hossler (95), $246,725 p.m. At Moscow 65-66-71-68—270 -10 San Diego (Richard 7-7) at Oakland (Bassitt 1-3), 9:05 Russia 1, Spain 1, Russia advanced 4-3 on penalty Brian Gay (78), $198,800 TV, RADIO p.m. kicks 67-64-72-68—271 -9 L.A. Angels (Heaney 4-5) at Seattle (LeBlanc 3-0), 10:10 At Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Chesson Hadley (78), $198,800 TODAY p.m. Croatia 1, Denmark 1, Croatia advanced 3-2 on penalty 71-64-68-68—271 -9 7 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Wimbledon Men’s and kicks Andrew Landry (78), $198,800 Women’s First-Round Matches from London (ESPN). WEDNESDAY Monday, July 2 63-72-65-71—271 -9 10 a.m. — International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Round- Boston at Washington, 11:05 a.m. At Samara, Russia Ryan Palmer (78), $198,800 of-16 Match from Saint Petersburg, Russia — Sweden Atlanta at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Brazil 2, Mexico 0 70-67-67-67—271 -9 vs. Switzerland (FOX SPORTS 1). Tampa Bay at Miami, 1:10 p.m. At Rostov-on-Don, Russia Rickie Fowler (65), $163,300 Noon — Professional Tennis: Wimbledon Men’s and Detroit at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Belgium 3, Japan 2 70-66-69-67—272 -8 Women’s First-Round Matches from London (ESPN). Baltimore at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 Ben Crane (56), $133,125 2 p.m. — International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Round- San Diego at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. At St. Petersburg, Russia 70-68-66-69—273 -7 of-16 Match from Moscow - Colombia vs. England L.A. Angels at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. Sweden vs. Switzerland, 10 a.m. Stephan Jaeger (56), $133,125 (FOX SPORTS 1). Minnesota at Milwaukee, 4:10 p.m. At Moscow 67-73-65-68—273 -7 2 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Detroit at Chicago Houston at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Colombia vs. England, 2 p.m. Anirban Lahiri (56), $133,125 Cubs (MLB NETWORK). N.Y. Mets at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. 67-74-65-67—273 -7 4:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Wimbledon Day 2 Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. QUARTERFINALS Marc Leishman (56), $133,125 Highlights from London (TENNIS). Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 6 67-67-69-70—273 -7 6 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Boston at Washington At Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Billy Horschel (46), $96,087 or Atlanta at New York Yankees (MLB NETWORK). NATIONAL LEAGUE France vs. Uruguay, 10 a.m. 64-68-75-67—274 -6 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, East Division At Kazan, Russia Charles Howell III (46), $96,087 WDXY-AM 1240). Brazil vs. Belgium, 2 p.m. 70-67-70-67—274 -6 6:30 p.m. — American Legion Baseball: Lexington at W L Pct GB Saturday, July 7 Dylan Meyer, $96,087 Sumter (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM Atlanta 48 34 .585 — At Samara, Russia 70-67-70-67—274 -6 1290). Philadelphia 45 37 .549 3 Sweden-Switzerland winner vs. Colombia-England 7 p.m. — Majo League Baseball: Atlanta at New York Washington 42 40 .512 6 winner, 10 a.m. Yankees (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WWFN-FM 100.1, New York 33 48 .407 14½ At Sochi, Russia SENIOR OPEN PAR SCORES WPUB-FM 102.7). Miami 34 51 .400 15½ Russia vs. Croatia, 2 p.m. Sunday 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game Central Division At The Broadmoor GC from Salt Lake City — Atlanta vs. San Antonio (NBA SEMIFINALS Colorado Springs, Colo. TV). W L Pct GB Tuesday, July 10 Purse: $4 million 9 p.m. — NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League At St. Petersburg, Russia Milwaukee 48 35 .578 — Yardage: 7,264; Par: 70 California Classic Game from Sacramento, Calif. — France-Uruguay winner vs. Brazil-Belgium winner, 2 Chicago 47 35 .573 ½ (a-amateur) Miami vs. Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN). p.m. St. Louis 42 40 .512 5½ Final 9 p.m. — NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game Pittsburgh 40 43 .482 8 Wednesday, July 11 David Toms, $720,000 from Salt Lake City — Memphis vs. Utah (NBA TV). Cincinnati 36 48 .429 12½ At Moscow 70-71-66-70-277 -3 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Seattle at Los Sweden-Switzerland_Colombia-England winner vs. West Division Miguel Angel Jimenez, $297,439 Angeles Angels or St. Louis at Arizona (MLB Russia-Croatia winner, 2 p.m. 68-68-73-69-278 -2 NETWORK). W L Pct GB Tim Petrovic, $297,439 11 p.m. — NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League THIRD PLACE Arizona 47 37 .560 — 72-65-71-70-278 -2 California Classic Game from Sacramento, Calif. — Saturday, July 14 Los Angeles 44 39 .530 2½ Jerry Kelly, $297,439 Golden State vs. Sacramento (NBA TV). At St. Petersburg, Russia San Francisco 45 40 .529 2½ 66-69-71-72-278 -2 11:30 p.m. — High School Football: Under Armour All- Semifinals losers, 10 a.m. Colorado 41 43 .488 6 Paul Broadhurst, $141,467 America Game from Orlando, Fla. (ESPNU). San Diego 37 49 .430 11 CHAMPIONSHIP 71-70-69-69-279 -1 Paul Goydos, $141,467 Sunday, July 15 SUNDAY’S GAMES 72-67-70-70-279 -1 At Moscow MLB STANDINGS Cincinnati 8, Milwaukee 2 Brandt Jobe, $141,467 Semifinals winners, 11 a.m. N.Y. Mets 5, Miami 2 70-73-66-70-279 -1 AMERICAN LEAGUE Philadelphia 4, Washington 3, 13 innings Kevin Sutherland, $107,748 East Division Atlanta 6, St. Louis 5 68-75-67-72-282 +2 Chicago Cubs 11, Minnesota 10 WNBA STANDINGS Kirk Triplett, $107,748 W L Pct GB L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 4 74-66-68-74-282 +2 New York 54 27 .667 — Pittsburgh 7, San Diego 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE Lee Janzen, $89,926 Boston 56 29 .659 — San Francisco 9, Arizona 6 W L Pct GB 69-75-69-70-283 +3 Tampa Bay 42 41 .506 13 Davis Love III, $89,926 Washington 10 6 .625 — Toronto 39 45 .464 16½ TUESDAY’S GAMES 71-68-71-73-283 +3 Connecticut 9 7 .563 1 Baltimore 24 59 .289 31 Detroit (Fulmer 3-7) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 5-8), Tom Pernice Jr., $76,640 Atlanta 8 8 .500 2 2:20 p.m. 73-71-70-70-284 +4 Central Division Chicago 6 10 .375 4 Minnesota (Odorizzi 3-5) at Milwaukee (Guerra 4-5), Marco Dawson, $76,640 New York 5 11 .313 5 W L Pct GB 4:10 p.m. 71-74-69-70-284 +4 Indiana 1 16 .059 9½ Cleveland 45 37 .549 — Boston (TBD) at Washington (Roark 3-9), 6:05 p.m. Rocco Mediate, $65,797 Detroit 38 48 .442 9 Atlanta (Newcomb 8-2) at N.Y. Yankees (German 2-4), WESTERN CONFERENCE 68-74-72-71-285 +5 Minnesota 35 45 .438 9 7:05 p.m. Jay Haas, $65,797 Chicago 29 54 .349 16½ Baltimore (Cobb 2-9) at Philadelphia (Eflin 6-2), 7:05 W L Pct GB 70-69-72-74-285 +5 Kansas City 25 58 .301 20½ p.m. Phoenix 13 5 .722 — West Division N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 2-6) at Toronto (Estrada 4-7), 7:07 Los Angeles 12 5 .706 ½ p.m. Seattle 12 5 .706 ½ WOMEN’S PGA W L Pct GB Chicago White Sox (Giolito 5-7) at Cincinnati Minnesota 10 6 .625 2 Houston 55 31 .640 — (DeSclafani 3-1), 7:10 p.m. Dallas 7 8 .467 4½ CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES Seattle 54 31 .635 ½ Tampa Bay (TBD) at Miami (Hernandez 0-5), 7:10 p.m. Las Vegas 6 12 .333 7 Sunday Oakland 46 39 .541 8½ San Francisco (Stratton 8-5) at Colorado (TBD), 8:10 At Kemper Lakes GC Los Angeles 43 42 .506 11½ p.m. SUNDAY Kildeer, Ill. Texas 38 47 .447 16½ San Diego (Richard 7-7) at Oakland (Bassitt 1-3), 9:05 Minnesota 76, Dallas 72 Purse: $3.65 million p.m. Los Angeles 87, Las Vegas 71 Yardage: 6,751; Par: 72 SUNDAY St. Louis (Flaherty 3-3) at Arizona (Greinke 8-5), 9:40 Atlanta 87, Indiana 83 (x-won on second playoff hole) Baltimore 8, L.A. Angels 2 p.m. New York 97, Chicago 94, OT Final Detroit 9, Toronto 1 Pittsburgh (Nova 4-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 1-4), Seattle 84, Connecticut 70 x-Sung Hyun Park, $547,500 Tampa Bay 3, Houston 2 10:10 p.m. 66-72-71-69—278 Chicago Cubs 11, Minnesota 10 WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Nasa Hataoka, $290,806 Chicago White Sox 10, Texas 5 No games scheduled 69-72-73-64—278 Cleveland 15, Oakland 3 Boston at Washington, 11:05 a.m. So Yeon Ryu, $290,806 Seattle 1, Kansas City 0 Atlanta at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. 69-69-67-73—278 N.Y. Yankees 11, Boston 1 Tampa Bay at Miami, 1:10 p.m. Detroit at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. QUICKEN LOANS PAR SCORES Jessica Korda, $170,709 TUESDAY Baltimore at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m. Sunday 67-75-71-68—281 At TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm Angel Yin, $170,709 Detroit (Fulmer 3-7) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 5-8), San Diego at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Bethesda, Md. 73-69-68-71—281 2:20 p.m. Minnesota at Milwaukee, 4:10 p.m. Purse: $7.1 million Charley Hull, $114,421 Minnesota (Odorizzi 3-5) at Milwaukee (Guerra 4-5), N.Y. Mets at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Yardage: 7,107; Par: 70 68-75-72-67—282 4:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Final Brooke M. Henderson, $114,421 Boston (Johnson 1-2) at Washington (Roark 3-9), 6:05 Pittsburgh at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m. Francesco Molinari (500), $1,278,000 67-71-70-74—282 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. 67-65-65-62—259 -21 Jacqui Concolino, $82,741 Atlanta (Newcomb 8-2) at N.Y. Yankees (German 2-4), St. Louis at Arizona, 10:10 p.m. Ryan Armour (300), $766,800 70-73-73-67—283 7:05 p.m. 66-65-68-68—267 -13 Lizette Salas, $82,741 Baltimore (Cobb 2-9) at Philadelphia (Eflin 6-2), 7:05 Sung Kang (190), $482,800 70-74-69-70—283 p.m. WORLD CUP 72-64-68-64—268 -12 In-Kyung Kim, $82,741 N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 2-6) at Toronto (Estrada 4-7), 7:07 Abraham Ancer (123), $312,400 73-70-69-71—283 p.m. SECOND ROUND 65-70-62-72—269 -11 Moriya Jutanugarn, $62,792 Chicago White Sox (Giolito 5-7) at Cincinnati Saturday, June 30 Tiger Woods (123), $312,400 68-72-73-71—284 (DeSclafani 3-1), 7:10 p.m. At Kazan, Russia 70-65-68-66—269 -11 Jin Young Ko, $62,792 Tampa Bay (TBD) at Miami (Hernandez 0-5), 7:10 p.m. France 4, Argentina 3 Bronson Burgoon (95), $246,725 73-72-68-71—284 Houston (Keuchel 4-8) at Texas (Bibens-Dirkx 1-1), 8:05 At Sochi, Russia Find your way to savings. 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PARRISH BUSCH FROM PAGE B1 FROM PAGE B1 that two drivers won at We had a chance, we just “He came to me with a least five times in the first wound up at the wrong reputation of being an out- 17 races of the season, side of it at the end.” standing defensive player, joining Denny Hamlin and Aric Almirola led a race- but not necessarily that Jimmie Johnson in 2010 high 70 laps — he led 40 steady at the plate,” DeLa- and Richard Petty and laps in the previous five van said. “While his average Cale Yarborough in 1974 seasons combined — but wasn’t tremendous, he hit and 1977. he had to pit twice for the ball hard and had sever- Busch leads the stand- loose wheels. He finished al big hits for us. He batted ings by 62 points over Har- 25th. eighth (in the order), and he vick, who finished third The temperature was in always seemed to come for his 11th top-10 result in the 90s for much of the through when he had oppor- PHOTO PROVIDED 18 races on the 1.5-mile day, creating difficult con- tunities.” oval in the Chicago sub- ditions in the cars. The Lakewood High School’s Chris Parrish, seated in the center, has Parrish said he is happy to urbs. Truex was fourth, drivers cooled down with be getting the opportunity to signed to play college baseball with Erskine College in Due West. falling short in his bid for bags of ice and bottles of play at the collegiate level. a third straight win at the water at pit stops. “This is a great opportuni- the same thing with him, at Erskine is an NCAA Divi- track. The conditions on the ty for me,” Parish said. “I’ve least initially. sion II school and is a mem- “Our car was just off all track changed as a storm always wanted the chance to “They said they’re not ex- ber of Conference Carolinas. weekend,” Harvick said. front moved into the area play in college, and for it to actly sure where they want The Fleet went 26-25 overall “We had a tough time mak- toward the end of the race, be taking place is like a me to play,” he said. “Right this past season and 11-12 in ing the front end turn and with the wind picking up dream come true.” now they’re going to play conference regular-season then we would wind up and clouds filling the sky. Parrish moved around the me at all positions on the in- play. Erskine went 0-2 in the way too tight, all the way But the rain held off until infield for the Gators, and field and see where I fit Conference Carolinas tour- through the corner or way after the compelling con- Erskine is looking at doing best.” nament. too loose all the way clusion. through the corner. The “That was hard racing,” guys did a good job and Larson said. “I had a lot of kept us in the game all day. fun.” this year’s finals, and James may not have LEBRON FROM PAGE B1 seen a way for it to improve enough to win a fourth title. OVERTON'S 400 RESULTS “Thank you Northeast Ohio for an in- James gave Cleveland something to re- By The Associated Press credible four seasons,” James wrote. “This member in his final season. He played in Sunday will always be home.” all 82 regular-season games and then some- At Chicagoland Speedway But there will always be a portion of how carried a team that underwent several Joliet, Ill. Lap length: 1.50 miles Cleveland fans disappointed that James left transformations to a fourth straight con- (Start position in parentheses) again and that he wouldn’t give the Cavs a ference title and matchup against the War- 1. (16) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267 laps, 40 points. 2. (18) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 267, 52. longer commitment. His deal with the Lak- riors. 3. (11) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 267, 50. ers is his longest since he signed for six As has been the case in the past, James 4. (36) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 267, 48. 5. (5) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 267, 35. years with Miami in 2010. didn’t have enough help as the Cavs were 6. (9) Erik Jones, Toyota, 267, 32. And unlike eight years ago when he swept, dropping him to 3-6 in the NBA Fi- 7. (37) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267, 32. ripped James for leaving, Cavs owner Dan nals — a record sometimes used to com- 8. (12) Joey Logano, Ford, 267, 33. 9. (7) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267, 38. Gilbert thanked him. Gilbert opened his pare him to Michael Jordan. 10. (15) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 267, 27. comments by referring to Cleveland’s 2016 His stay with the Cavaliers will best be 11. (10) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 267, 26. 12. (13) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 267, 25. title as “a championship that united gener- remembered for 2016, when he rallied the 13. (1) Paul Menard, Ford, 267, 24. ations of Clevelanders, both living and Cavs from a 3-1 deficit in the finals to stun 14. (38) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 23. 15. (17) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 267, 22. passed.” the Warriors. James helped seal a Game 7 16. (20) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ford, 266, 21. “LeBron, you came home and delivered win with a chase-down block of Andre 17. (4) Kurt Busch, Ford, 266, 36. the ultimate goal,” Gilbert said in a state- Iguodala, the signature moment of a career 18. (2) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 266, 29. 19. (3) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 266, 24. ment . “Nothing but appreciation and grati- that has shown no signs of decay. 20. (8) William Byron, Chevrolet, 266, 17. tude for everything you put into every mo- With the Lakers, James will be playing in 21. (26) Michael McDowell, Ford, 266, 16. 22. (39) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, 266, 15. ment you spent in a Cavaliers uniform. We the Western Conference for the first time 23. (22) Bubba Wallace, Chevrolet, 266, 14. look forward to the retirement of the fa- and just down the Pacific Coast Highway 24. (19) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 266, 13. 25. (6) Aric Almirola, Ford, 266, 22. mous #23 Cavs jersey one day down the from the Warriors, the team that has sty- 26. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 265, 11. line...” mied him three times in the past four fi- 27. (24) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 264, 10. On Friday, James informed the Cavs that nals. 28. (25) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 264, 9. 29. (28) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 262, 8. he was not exercising his $35.6 million op- The chance to play for one of America’s 30. (27) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 261, 0. tion and becoming a free agent. While in most storied franchises is a new challenge 31. (29) Gray Gaulding, Toyota, 260, 6. 32. (34) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 259, 5. Los Angeles following a family vacation, he for James, who prides himself on knowing 33. (30) Kyle Weatherman, Chevrolet, 255, 4. spoke to Cavs general manager Koby Alt- the game’s history. In Los Angeles, cham- 34. (32) Corey Lajoie, Chevrolet, 233, 3. man moments after free agency opened on 35. (33) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet, 227, 0. pionships are the standard and he’ll feel 36. (31) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 224, 1. Sunday, and it appears that was more a new pressure in upholding the legacies of 37. (14) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, garage, 189, 1. courtesy than a chance for Cleveland to Johnson, Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 38. (23) David Ragan, Ford, 189, 1. 39. (35) Timmy Hill, Ford, garage, 185, 0. make one last pitch. Jerry West and other Lakers greats. Race Statistics Cleveland’s roster was exposed during It’s now his turn. Average Speed of Race Winner: 140.638 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 50 minutes, 52 seconds. Margin of Victory: 1.875 seconds. Caution Flags: 5 for 23 laps. Lead Changes: 24 among 10 drivers. Lap Leaders: R. Blaney 1-16; C. Bowyer 17; R. Blaney 18; C. Bowyer 19- 38; B. Keselowski 39-46; A. Dillon 47-59; A. Almirola 60-86; K. Harvick Mom: It gives her more time 87; A. Almirola 88-122; K. Harvick 123-128; A. Almirola 129; R. New- WILLIAMS FROM PAGE B1 man 130-132; R. Blaney 133-134; A. Almirola 135-141; Kurt Busch 142- with her child. 159; K. Harvick 160-162; K. Larson 163; K. Harvick 164-167; Kurt Busch “I felt guilty,” Williams 168-169; K. Larson 170-175; K. Harvick 176-177; B. Keselowski 178-185; K. Harvick 186-208; Kyle Busch 209-267. She’s won 15 matches in a with the wind that whipped said about her time in Paris. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): A. Almirola 4 times for row at Wimbledon, a streak this way and that at No. 1 “I was like, ‘I haven’t seen 70 laps; Kyle Busch 1 time for 59 laps; K. Harvick 6 times for 39 laps; C. Bowyer 2 times for 21 laps; Kurt Busch 2 times for 20 laps; R. that encompasses titles in Court and marking terrific Olympia.’ Like, ‘What am I Blaney 3 times for 19 laps; B. Keselowski 2 times for 16 laps; A. Dillon 2015 and 2016, although Wil- passing shots with those doing?’ ... Now that I’m not 1 time for 13 laps; K. Larson 2 times for 7 laps; R. Newman 1 time for liams said that hadn’t oc- customary cries of “Come playing doubles in this 3 laps. curred to her until a report- on!” event, I have the day off, I er mentioned it. The 36-year- Her sister, five-time Wim- think that will help.” old American sat out the bledon champion and 2017 fi- It might take time to figure tournament last year while nalist Venus, had far more out how to balance her job pregnant; she gave birth to a trouble across the grounds with her career, just like for daughter in September and at No. 2 Court, slipping to many a parent. married Reddit co-founder the turf a couple of times “I’m adjusting well. I Alexis Ohanian in Novem- and barely moving on with a spend so much time with her ber (hence the change from 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-1 win against every single day. We, like, lit- “Miss Williams” over the Johanna Larsson of Sweden, erally do everything. I really arena microphone). who dropped to 0-8 at the All don’t like being away from This is only Williams’ sec- England Club. her,” Williams said. “I also ond major tournament in The Williams siblings think it’s healthy, in a way, nearly 1½ years. 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Unity Baptist Fellowship Online condolences may be will be dearly missed by all nephews, grandnieces, grand- OBITUARIES Church, 4000 U.S. 15 South, sent to www.sumterfunerals. who knew him. nephews, cousins and friends. Sumter, SC 29150. com Surviving are five sons, He was preceded in death JOHN K. FOISEY Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- David Stanton of Sumter, by a daughter, Pamela M. John Kenneth Foisey, 56, af- Funeral Home and Crematori- neral Home & Crematory, 221 Mike Stanton and his wife, Washington; father-in-law, fectionately known as “Wide- um of Sumter is in charge of Broad St., Sumter, is in charge Sandra, of Morrisville, North Clarence Gibson Sr.; maternal load,” entered eternal glory the arrangements. of the arrangements, (803) Carolina, Andy Stanton and grandparents, Hazel (Rosan- on Friday, June DONALD L. BOWEN 775-9386. his wife, Jan, of Alaska, na) “Binai” Washington; pa- 29, 2018, at Pal- Bruce Stanton and his wife, ternal grandparents, Willie metto Health Tu- Donald L. Bowen, 66, hus- Deborah, of Sumter and Ty (Essie) James; sisters-in-law, omey. band of Lynn D. Bowen, died Puckett of Sumter; along with Brinette Washington and Born on June 5, on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at numerous grandchildren and Julia Williams; brothers-in- 1962, at Andrews his home. Elmore Hill McCreight great-grandchildren. law, Clarence Gibson Jr., the Air Force Base in Born on Jan. FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY In addition to his wife, he Rev. Malachi Gibson and FOISEY Maryland, he was 29, 1952, in Sum- was preceded in death by a James Dennis Gibson; and a a son of the late ter, he was a son GWENDOLYN A. DAILY daughter, Valerie Jean Stan- host of uncles and aunts. Roland Joseph Foisey and of the late Harold ton; and numerous brothers Public viewing will be held Kathryn Aileen Foisey. He at- and Virginia Gwendolyn Anna Daily, age and sisters. from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s tended the public schools of Coleman Bowen. 79, passed away on Sunday, A memorial service will be Mortuary. Sumter County and graduated BOWEN He was a member July 1, 2018, at NHC Sumter. held at a later date in Fulton. Mr. Washington will be from Sumter High School in of Sumter First A memorial service will be You may go to www.bullock- placed in the church at noon 1981. He professed his faith at Church of the Nazarene. He held at 10 a.m. on Friday in funeralhome.com and sign the on Thursday for viewing until Christian Fellowship, now retired from the Sumter the Bullock Funeral Home family’s guest book. the hour of service. known as Lakewood Baptist County Sheriff’s Office after Chapel. The family has chosen Bull- Funeral services will be Church, followed with bap- 37 years of service. You may go to www.bullock- ock Funeral Home for the ar- held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at tism and more than 20 years Survivors include his wife funeralhome.com and sign the rangements. Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- of service to the Lord at Beth- of 21 years; six children, family’s guest book. ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, el Baptist Church. He was Danny Bowen (Trish) of Sum- The family has chosen Bull- SC 29150 with the Rev. Philip most recently the head elder ter, Donnie Bowen (Erica) of ock Funeral Home for the ar- Washington presiding and the at Unity Baptist Fellowship Ohio, Wayne Azevedo, Lee rangements. Bullock Funeral Home Rev. Dr. Franklin Colclough, Church. In addition to his love Azevedo (Becca), Michelle & Crematorium eulogist. Interment will follow for the Lord and his family, he Judy (Terry) and Tammy Bru- at Mt. Sinai Presbyterian had an unconditional love for ton (David); 12 grandchildren; CLAUDIA GATHERS Church Cemetery. his dog, Spanky. He enjoyed four great-grandchildren; a Bullock Funeral Home The family will receive cooking for others, the bigger brother, Johnny L. Bowen & Crematorium Claudia Gathers, 54, died on friends at the home, 3985 the crowd the better. He had a (Debbie) of Sumter; and a Sunday, July 1, 2018, at his Fourth St. Mayesville, SC passion for riding his Gold- number of aunts, uncles, niec- PAMALA S. MILLHOUSE home. 29104. wing with his wife, brother es and nephews. Born on Nov. 4, 1963, in Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Preston, best friends, Scott He was preceded in death Pamala Singleton Mill- Sumter County, he was a son Main St., Sumter, is in charge Thomas, Ron Russell, Kenny by a brother, Ronnie L. house, 53, died on Saturday, of Carolina and Pearl Thomp- of arrangements. Sauls, Jimmie Shuping, Bill Bowen; and a sister, Sandra K. June 30, 2018, at Palmetto son Gathers. Online memorials may be Brown, Cotton Pate and many Bowen Branham. Health Tuomey. The family will receive rela- sent to the family at jobsmor- others. He enjoyed working on Funeral services will be Born on Feb. 17, 1965, in tives and friends at the home, [email protected] or visit us on cars and fixing things with held at 11:30 a.m. today at Sumter County, she was a 43 James Haskell Road, the web at www.jobsmortuary. his lifelong best bud, Lenn Sumter First Church of the daughter of Josh Fraiser Jr. Wedgefield. net. Gardner. While in high Nazarene with the Rev. Greg and Loula B. Singleton. Funeral arrangements are SHIRLEY M. MOORE school, he drove a school bus Pressley officiating. Burial The family will receive rela- incomplete and will be an- and worked at O.J. Hallman’s with Sheriff’s Office honors tives and friends at the home, nounced by Williams Funeral Shirley Matthews Moore, 83, service station. Later he will be at Evergreen Memori- 5 Brand St. Home Inc. wife of Paul L. Moore, died on worked as a mechanic with al Park cemetery. Funeral arrangements are ROBERT WASHINGTON Sunday, July 1, 2018, at her Sumter County Public Works, The family will receive incomplete and will be an- home. Suburban Propane, and as a friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m. nounced by Williams Funeral Robert Washington, affec- Born on June 27, 1935, in diesel mechanic at the Sumter today at Sumter First Church Home Inc. tionately called “Bo,” hus- Olanta, she was a daughter of County school bus shop. He of the Nazarene and other HUGH E. WILSON band of Jessie P. Gibson the late John and Leola Welch then went to work in telecom- times at the home. Washington, was born on Matthews. Mrs. Moore was a munications with the Sumter Memorials may be made to MANNING — Hugh Edward June 22, 1945, in Mayesville. member of First Baptist Police Department, after American Cancer Society, 950 Wilson, 68, husband of Mattie He was raised by his mother, Church Sumter. She retired which he transferred to evi- 48th Ave. North, Suite 101, Hilton Wilson, died on Sun- the late Gladys Washington, from NBSC after 20 years of dence maintenance. He com- Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. day, July 1, 2018, at McLeod and grandmother, the late service. pleted his career as a mechan- Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Regional Medical Center, Rosanna “Binai” Washington Survivors besides her hus- ic at the South Carolina De- Funeral Home and Crematori- Florence. and was a son of the late band include three daugh- partment of Transportation, um of Sumter is in charge of He was born on Sept. 27, Edgar James. ters, Terry Baker (Robbie) of from which he medically re- the arrangements. 1949, in Manning, a son of the “Bo” departed this earthly Sumter, Pam Scheller (Ken) tired in February 2017. SAMUEL R. HOLLADAY late Columbus and Elizabeth life on Wednesday, June 27, of Cayce and Missy Carnelli He leaves to cherish his Williams Wilson. 2018, surrounded by his loving (Scott) of Sumter; four memories: his wife of 35 PINEWOOD — Samuel The family is receiving family at home. grandchildren, Leslie Ann years, Debbie Austin Mobley Rush Holladay, 80, husband of friends from 2 to 8 p.m. at his Robert attended the public Ruff (Woody), Will Baker Foisey of the home; one son, Patricia Gantt Holladay, residence, 1235 Hector Walker schools in Sumter County and (Sanford Dinkins), Kendal Christopher Foisey; two passed away on Road, Manning, and at the was a 1965 graduate of East- Scheller and Clayton Schell- daughters, Cassie Tyner Saturday, June 30, home of his daughter and ern High School. He attended er; six great-grandchildren, (Joshua) and Courtney Ged- 2018, at McCoy son-in-law, Latonya and Dar- Sumter Area Technical Col- Anniston, Charleston, Ham- dings (Mason); special daugh- Memorial Nurs- rel Ragin, 1245 Hector Walker lege. Robert was employed by ilton, Johnston, Ellis and ters, Brandi Coley, Karen ing Center. Road, Manning. Exide, Pepsi Cola and retired Calloway Ruff; three sisters, White, Essence Mack and Jas- Born in New These services have been from Becton-Dickinson after Claudette Stokes of Flor- mine Fitzgerald; seven grand- Zion, he was a entrusted to Samuels Funeral more than 30 years of service. ence, Carolyn Gibbs (Larry) children, Leigh Foisey, Daniel HOLLADAY son of the late Home LLC of Manning. Robert joined Mt. Sinai Pres- of Abingdon, Virginia, and Geddings, Jordan Tyner, Pey- Mr. and Mrs. Wil- IDA MACK byterian Church in Mayesville Johnette Coker of Myrtle ton Foisey, Emma Foisey, Jax- liam Holladay. Sam was a hair at an early age. He served Beach; and a number of son Tyner and Layla Suther- stylist for more than 50 years MANNING — Ida Mack, 94, faithfully as a trustee, until nieces and nephews. land; one sister, Kathy Lee and was co-owner and opera- died on Saturday, June 30, his health failed. Funeral services will be (his other brother, Preston); tor of The Cutting Edge, be- 2018, at Lake Marion Nursing He leaves to cherish his pre- held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at and two brothers, Jimmy fore he retired. He was an Home, Summerton. cious memories: a loving and First Baptist Church Sumter Foisey (Ginger) and Ronnie avid hunter and fisherman. She was born on July 2, devoted wife, Jessie G. Wash- with the Rev. Dr. Dan Barber Foisey. Mr. Holladay was a veteran of 1923, in Clarendon County, a ington; daughters, Patricia and the Rev. Dr. Bob Calvert The family would like to ex- the U.S. Army National Guard daughter of the late Willie “Pat” (Gregory) Davis and officiating. Private burial will press a special thanks to Pal- and was a member of Pine- and Lucenda Thompson Erica “Robin” Washington of be at Evergreen Memorial metto Health Tuomey, wood United Methodist Mack. Sumter; sons, Robert “RJ” Park cemetery. McLeod Regional Medical Church. Sam was a wonderful The family is receiving and James Eric Washington Pallbearers will be Clayton Center and Health South Re- storyteller and a witness to friends at the home of her son of Mayesville; two beautiful Scheller, Will Baker, Laurie habilitation Hospital for the the Lord. and daughter-in-law, Willie granddaughters who were the Brown, Bill Stokes, Bill Mat- special care they gave during In addition to his wife, he is Durant and Mary Durant, apples of his eyes, Chelsee thews and Eddie Frenz. a difficult time. survived by four children, 2135 Durant Lane, Manning. and Jessica Davis; a faithful Nephews will serve as hon- Funeral services will be Terry Switzer (Spike) of Co- These services have been and devoted brother, Clarence orary pallbearers. held at 2 p.m. on Friday at lumbia, Robert “Bobby” Hol- entrusted to Samuels Funeral Washington of Queens, New The family will receive Alice Drive Baptist Church laday of Sumter, Vickie Ford Home LLC of Manning. York; mother-in-law, Pattie J. friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on with the Rev. Ken Fetuao, (Karl) of Manning and Paul WILLIAM R. STANTON Gibson of Mayesville; one Thursday in the fellowship Jimmie Shuping and Cotton Holladay (Wendy) of Sumter. uncle, Sam Washington of hall of First Baptist Church Pate officiating. Burial will be He was one of 15 children William Richard Stanton, Brooklyn, New York; aunts, and other times at the home. at Unity Baptist Fellowship with two brothers and three age 85, beloved husband of Clara “Coot” (Walter) Hudson Memorials may be made to Church cemetery. sisters surviving. He is also the late Maureen Mae of Manhattan, New York, the First Baptist Church Be- Pallbearers will be Lenn survived by seven grandchil- McLaughlin Stanton, died on Jeannie Jefferson of Gable, nevolence Fund, 107 E. Liber- Gardner, Kenny Sauls, Chad dren and nine great-grand- Sunday, July 1, 2018, at his Nancy Jefferson of Allendale ty St., Sumter, SC 29150. Porter, Will Scarborough, children. residence, surrounded by and Helen Walker of Mayes- Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Tommy Tedder and Elijah Funeral services will be family. ville; brothers and sisters-in- Funeral Home and Crematori- Stewart Jr. held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Born in Fulton, New York, law, George (Sarah) Gibson, um of Sumter is in charge of Honorary pallbearers will Pinewood United Methodist he was a son of the late Earl William (Lillie) Gibson, Wil- the arrangements. be members of Frontline Church with the Rev. Mary and May Chetney Stanton. helmenia Washington, Irene HENRY BYRD Biker Church, Bethel Station Everhart and the Rev. George William was known for his Gibson, Sandra Gibson and 13, Chapter 40 Motorcycle Gain officiating. Burial will great sense of humor and that Murline “Murk” Ingram, BISHOPVILLE — Henry Group, SCDOT of Clarendon follow at Evergreen Memorial made a lasting impression on “Sis”; special cousins, Rosie Byrd, of 122 Hopkin Road, County, Josh Griffin and Ryan Park cemetery. all he met. He was an avid A. Davis, Shirley D. Abrams, Bishopville, and formerly of Shirah. The family will receive golfer and a master cook, es- Jerrildine “Jerry” Jefferson- Aiken, entered eternal rest on The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. on pecially on his grill. He Jones and Charlie “Jr.” W. July 1, 2018, at McLeod Hos- friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, prior to the service adored his family, his true joy Davis; special friends, Nancy pice House, Florence. Thursday at Elmore-Cannon- at the church. in life was spending time with Williams, Ruby Cooper, Annie Funeral arrangements are Stephens Funeral Home and In lieu of flowers, memori- his grandchildren and great- “Mickey” Fortune, Walter incomplete and will be an- other times at the home, 4584 als may be made to Pinewood grandchildren. He will be re- “Joe” Davis, Michael Bradley, nounced by Wilson Funeral Wrangler Trail. United Methodist Church, P.O. membered as a loving father, Willie Green and Lewis Wash- Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- Memorials may be made to Box 203, Pinewood, SC 29125. grandfather and friend. He ington; and a host of nieces, ville. THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018 | B5 TUESDAY EVENING JULY 3 SP FT 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM LOCAL CHANNELS WIS News 10 at Entertainment America’s Got Talent “Auditions 1” A variety of acts perform. 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Andrew Zimmern television” as they come. returns to host “Bizarre Foods” Season eight of “Blue TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS (9 p.m., Travel, TV-PG), now Bloods” is streaming now, as • Kat seeks diversity on “The entering its 20th season. is season eight of “Hawaii Bold Type” (8 p.m., Freeform, Over seven episodes, he will Five-O” and the fourth sea- TV-14). chow down on deer haggis in sons of “Madam Secretary” • Talents audition on “World Scotland, the above mentioned and Hallmark’s “Good Witch.” of Dance” (10 p.m., NBC, r, TV- frogs in northern Kentucky Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians 14). and crack open some 80-year- in Cars Getting Coffee” origi- • After 21 years, the defense old World War II Army rations nated on the Crackle stream- team for Darlie Routier re- at a site in Belgium where the ing service, but arrives on Net- groups on “The Last Defense” (10 Battle of the Bulge raged in flix for a “Freshly Brewed” p.m., ABC, TV-14). the winter of 1944-45. season on July 6. The eighth In tonight’s season opener, season of Showtime’s “Shame- Zimmern retraces the last 200 less” arrives July 28 and Netf- LATE NIGHT miles of the old Pony Express lix’s Spanish-language crime COURTESY OF TRAVEL CHANNEL Joe Manganiello, Natasha Trail, ending in Sacramento, drama “El Chapo” enters its Andrew Zimmern rides the last 200 miles of the Pony Express Trail to Leggero and Benjamin Gib- California. Naturally, he sam- third season on July 31. its terminus at Sacramento, California, on the season premiere of “Bi- bard appear on “Conan” (11 ples the food that the old rid- Over on Hulu, July brings zarre Foods,” airing at 9 p.m. today on Travel Channel. p.m., TBS, r) * Ethan Hawke, ers enjoyed (or endured), in- some A&E evergreens, Toni Collette and Jeff Arcuri cluding son-of-a-gun-stew, fire- “Hoarders” season eight and zon Prime this month. Ditto nis match ever played. are booked on “The Late Show roasted duck hearts, boiled elk “Intervention” season 17. 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Help Wanted Estate Notice Summons & Summons & Full-Time LEGAL Sumter County Notice Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Spring Hill Suites 2645 Broad St. NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ANNOUNCEMENTS Seeking breakfast bar hostess. Work OF ESTATES an action has been or will be Persons having claim against the commenced in this Court upon IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR hours 5 am - 12 pm. Apply in person VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO at Springhill Suites, 2645 Broad St. Estate Notice following estates are required to deliver complaint of the above-named or mail their claims to the indicated PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE In Memory Sumter or email at springhill2012 Sumter County Plaintiff against the above-named Personal Representatives, appointed to Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a INTERVENTION, THE @gmail.com. NOTICE TO CREDITORS administer these estates, and to fi le their certain mortgage of real estate given FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY claims on Form #371PC with the Probate by Fannie Lou Gainey to Chase PROCEED. PT MAINTENANCE personnel OF ESTATES Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Manhattan Bank USA, N.A. dated needed at local apt. complex. Persons having claim against the Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or June 20, 2002, and recorded in the ORDER APPOINTING following estates are required to deliver before the date that is eight months after Office of the RMC/ROD for Sumter GUARDIAN AD Must have drivers license & own LITEM NISI tools. HVAC exp. a plus. Apply in or mail their claims to the indicated the date of the fi rst publication of this County on June 27, 2002, in Mortgage Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Deficiency Judgment Waived person at 625 S. Mill St. Manning Personal Representatives, appointed to Book 847 at Page 411. Subsequently, administer these estates, and to fi le their barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), this mortgage was assigned to or call 803-435-2751. claims on Form #371PC with the Probate or such persons shall be forever barred CitiBank, N.A., as Trustee for the It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. as to heir claims. All claims are required Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Court, upon reading the Motion for the appointment of Anne Bell Fant Help Wanted Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or to be presented in written statements, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series before the date that is eight months after indicating the name and the address 2002-2 by assignment dated January as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for any Part-Time the date of the fi rst publication of this of the claimant, the basis of the claim, 12, 2011 and recorded on January 18, unknown minors and persons who Notice to Creditors, (unless previously the amount claimed, the date when the 2011 in Book 1149 at Page 2526. The may be under a disability, it is Exp. Trailer switcher needed barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), claim will become due, the nature of any premises covered and affected by in ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, Sumter to move trailers in yard. Do or such persons shall be forever barred uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the said mortgage and by the the date when due, and a description of SCRCP, Anne Bell Fant, be and washouts & minor repairs. Thurs., as to heir claims. All claims are required foreclosure thereof were, at the time to be presented in written statements, any security as to the claim. of the making thereof and at the time hereby is appointed Guardian Ad Fri. & Sun. 7 am - 5 pm. Must have 2 indicating the name and the address of the filing of this notice, described Litem Nisi on behalf of all unknown yrs exp. CDL & clean driving record. of the claimant, the basis of the claim, Estate:/Emma L. Thomas as follows: minors and all unknown persons 803-938-2708 M-F 9am-3pm lv msg the amount claimed, the date when the #2018ES4300349 under a disability, all of whom may with experience. claim will become due, the nature of any Personal Representative ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT have or may claim to have some uncertainty as to the amount claimed and Patricia Butler Fitch OF LAND WITH ANY interest in or claim to the real the date when due, and a description of 313 Huntcliff Dr. IMPROVEMENTS THEREON IN property commonly known as 360 Trucking Myrtle Beach Hwy, Sumter, SC Opportunities any security as to the claim. Columbia, SC 29229 THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 29153-5010; that Anne Bell Fant is Estate:/Alma Lemmon REPRESENTED AS LOT #10 OF empowered and directed to appear Estate:/Cassandra Furman #2018ES4300364 In Loving Memory of Tractor trailer driver needed in Scott "FORESTER TERRACE" SECTION 1 on behalf of and represent said Ginger Lynn McLeod Sumter. Must have CDL & clean #2018ES4300363 Personal Representative AND FURTHER SET FORTH ON A Defendant(s), unless the said Rena Boone Defendant(s), or someone on their 06/09/76 - 07/03/11 driving record with 2 years exp. Call Personal Representative PLAT OF H. S. WILLSON, SAID 120 Antler Way behalf, shall within thirty (30) days If tears could build a stairway and Ricky Scott, Sr. PLAT BEING RECORDED IN SAID 803-938-2708 lv. msg. Columbia, SC 29229 after service of a copy hereof as 22 Collingwood Ct. R.M.C. OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK Z-44 memories a lane, I would walk right directed, procure the appointment of up to Heaven and bring you home Sumter, SC 29154 AT PAGE 427. THIS PROPERTY IS Summons & BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY a Guardian or Guardians Ad Litem again. We will Always Love & Miss Estate:/Ruth Briggs Dobson Notice THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR U.S. for the said Defendant(s), and it is You Ginger! #2018ES4300355 HIGHWAY #378; ON THE EAST BY Love Always, Mama, Daddy, RENTALS Personal Representative LOT #11 AS SET FORTH IN PLAT FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of IN THE COURT OF this Order shall forthwith be served Cameron, Laken, Robin, Deborah D. Landreth COMMON PLEAS BOOK Z-15 AT PAGE 37, ON THE Victoria & Anna C/O J. Cabot Seth SOUTH BY LOT #36 AS SET upon the said Defendant(s) Any Attorney at Law DOCKET NO. FORTH ON THE SAID PLAT, AND Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Fannie Unfurnished P.O. Box 1268 2018CP4300293 ON THE WEST, ACCORDING TO Lou Gainey, Deceased, their heirs, Apartments Sumter, SC 29151 THE MOST RECENT PLAT, BY Personal Representatives, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA HALL STREET, AND ON THE Administrators, Successors and BUSINESS Estate:/Robert Davis COUNTY OF SUMTER NORTHWEST BY THE Assigns, and all other persons HUNTINGTON PLACE #2018ES4300062 INTERSECTION OF THE entitled to claim through them; all SERVICES APARTMENTS Personal Representative CitiBank, N.A., as Trustee for the RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR HALL unknown persons with any right, RENTS FROM $650 PER MO. Carolyn Rose Chase Funding Mortgage Loan STREET AND U.S. HIGHWAY #378. title or interest in the real estate C/O Larry C. Weston Asset-Backed Certificates, Series REFERENCE IS MADE TO THE H. described herein; also any persons Home Attorney at Law 2002-2, S. WILLSON PLAT who may be in the military service of Improvements LEASING OFFICE LOCATED AT PO Box 1571 Plaintiff, the United States of America, being ASHTON MILL AFOREMENTIONED FOR PRECISE Sumter, SC 29151 v. MEASUREMENTS OF THESE a class designated as John Doe; and APARTMENT HOMES Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of BOUNDARIES. any unknown minors or persons Decks/Porches/New Shingle or 595 ASHTON MILL DRIVE Estate:/Mary Bryant Hill Fannie Lou Gainey, Deceased, their under a disability being a class Metal Roofs/Workers Comp. Call #2018ES4300362 803-773-3600 heirs, Personal Representatives, This being the same property designated as Richard Roe, .by Personal Representative Burch 803-720-4129 Administrators, Successors and conveyed to Heath Edward Gainey publication thereof in the The Item, Debra B. Lyons Assigns, and all other persons and Fannie Lou Gainey as Joints a newspaper of general circulation OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 9-5 4465 Frisco Branch Rd. H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel entitled to claim through them; all Tenants with Rights of Survivorship in the County of Sumter, State of Sumter, SC 29154 paint roofs gutters drywall blown unknown persons with any right,title by deed of Denver Development South Carolina, once a week for ceilings ect. 773-9904 Senior Living or interest in the real estate Company, Inc. dated October 22, 1980 three (3) consecutive weeks, together Estate:/Charles Wesley described herein; also any persons with the Summons in the above Apartments Kershaw Sr. and recorded October 24, 2980 in Exterior/Interior Paint Contractor/ who may be in the military service of entitled action. for those 62+ #2018ES4300352 Book 273 at Page 329 in the Register Workers Comp. Call Burch the United States of America, being a of Deeds Office for Sumter County. (Rent based on income) Personal Representative class designated as John Doe; and Robert P. Davis Rogers Townsend 803-720-4129 Martin M. Kershaw Subsequently, Heath Edward Gainey Shiloh-Randolph Manor any unknown minors or persons died on December 30, 1997, thus and Thomas, PC 2140 Hwy 261 South under a disability being a class ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 125 W. Bartlette. Wedgefield, SC 29168 vesting title in the surviving joint Legal Service 775-0575 designated as Richard Roe; Richard tenant, namely, Fannie Lou Gainey. Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), Studio/1 Bedroom Estate:/Dianne M. Richbourg Gainey; Jay Gainey; Kim Graham; Thereafter, Fannie Lou Gainey died [email protected] #2018ES4300348 Defendant(s). (011847-04389) on or about November 30, 2015, Andrew W. Montgomery Attorney Timothy L. Griffith apartments available (SC Bar #79893), EHO Personal Representative leaving the subject property to her 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Francis L. Richbourg SUMMONS heirs or devisees, namely Richard [email protected] Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury C/O Glenn Givens Deficiency Judgment Gainey, Jay Gainey, and Kim John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), Attorney at Law Waived Graham. [email protected] Kevin T. Brown Roofing 107 N. Main Street REAL Sumter, SC 29150 TO THE DEFENDANT(S): Any Property Address: (SC Bar # 064236), Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Fannie 360 Myrtle Beach Hwy [email protected] Robert's Metal Roofing ESTATE Estate:/Henry Franklin Allen, Lou Gainey, Deceased, their heirs, Jason D. Wyman Sr. Personal Representatives, Sumter, SC 29153-5010 (SC Bar # 100271), 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing #2018ES4300369 Administrators, Successors and TMS# 267-01-03-001 [email protected] avail. Expert installation. Long list of Personal Representative Assigns, and all other persons John P. Fetner (SC Bar# 77460), satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. Homes for Sale Henry F. Allen, Jr. entitled to claim through them; all NOTICE TO THE [email protected] C/O Henry J. Sheheen unknown persons with any right, DEFENDANTS: Clark Dawson (SC Bar# 101714), All Types of Roofing & Roofing P.O Box 10 title or interest in the real estate [email protected] Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs Townhouse at 2287 Dartmouth Dr. Camden, SC 29021 described herein; also any persons Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of 100 Executive Center Drive, exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley 3 Bedrooms 2 full Baths. Granite who may be in the military service of Fannie Lou Gainey, Deceased, their Suite 201 803-316-4734. counter tops, ceramic tile flooring, Estate:/David Emmanuel Oliver the United States of America, being heirs, Personal Representatives, Post Office Box 100200(29202) #2018ES4300269 Administrators, Successors and double garage. Asking $125,000. a class designated as John Doe; and Columbia, SC 29210 Personal Representative any unknown minors or persons Assigns, and all other persons (803) 744-4444 Call for appt. 803-968-1187. Tree Service Margaret Oliver Battle under a disability being a class entitled to claim through them; all C/O David Weeks designated as Richard Roe unknown persons with any right, James C. Campbell Land & Lots Attorney at Law title or interest in the real estate Clerk of Court Newman's Tree Service Tree for Sale PO Box 370 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED described herein; also any persons for Sumter County removal, trimming, topping, view Sumter, SC 29151 and required to appear and defend who may be in the military service of Sumter, South Carolina enhancement pruning, bobcat the United States of America, being 31.0 acres near Elliot. 13.5 acres by answering the Complaint in this (011847-04389) work stump grinding, Lic & Estate:/Erma McCabe Prescott foreclosure action on property a class designated as John Doe; and 6/11/2018 A-4661517 insured. Call 803-316-0128 near St. Charles, owner financ- #2018ES4300370 located at 360 Myrtle Beach Hwy, any unknown minors or persons 06/26/2018, 07/03/2018, 07/10/2018 ing. Call 803-427-3888 or harryives Personal Representative Sumter, SC 29153-5010, being under a disability being a class Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, @hotmail.com William E. Prescott designated in the County tax records designated as Richard Roe, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 2395 Watersong Rd. as TMS# 267-01-03-001 , of which a 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. 1-5 Acre lots (or more) $15,000 per Sumter, SC 29150 copy is herewith served upon you, YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE acre. Peaceful quiet country living and to serve a copy of your Answer that the Summons and Complaint, of Estate:/Clara C. Reed which the foregoing is a copy of the A Notch Above Tree Care Full just outside Sumter. Located on #2018ES4300361 on the subscribers at their offices, 100 Executive Center Drive, Suite Summons, were filed with the Clerk quality service low rates, lic./ins., free London road. From Plowden Mill, Personal Representative 201, Post Office Box 100200, of Court for Sumter County, South est BBB accredited 983-9721 about 2 tenths down on the Margaret R. Edwards Columbia, South Carolina, Carolina on February 21, right.803-223-1164. 395 E. Emerald Lake Dr. 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days 2018.Columbia, South Carolina Sumter, SC 29153 after the service hereof, exclusive of 5/31/18 TRANSPORTATION Estate:/Charles Eugene Toms the day of such service; except that #2018ES4300351 the United States of America, if NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE MERCHANDISE Personal Representative named, shall have sixty (60) days to INTERVENTION Kathye M. Toms answer after the service hereof, 1319 Richwood Drive exclusive of the day of such service; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Sumter, SC 29153 and if you fail to do so, judgment by pursuant to the South Carolina For Sale default will be rendered against you Supreme Court Administrative or Trade Autos For Sale Estate:/David A. Sanders for the relief demanded in the Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a #2018ES4300365 Complaint. right to Foreclosure Intervention. 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