IN SPORTS: Jordan Spieth rested, ready for British Open B1 PANORAMA As seen on TV Local auction features estate of T.J. Player, which has been C1 SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 seen on ‘American Pickers’ WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 $1.00 Superintendent Baker to retire Interim replacement to be announced BY BRUCE MILLS for Tuesday’s special meeting to address Bak-
[email protected] er’s contract. As soon as Tuesday’s meeting began, the board went into executive session The Sumter School District Board of Trust- for nearly three hours. That session behind ees and Superintendent Frank Baker agree it’s closed doors also included Baker and the dis- time to part ways. trict’s attorneys. RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM The board and Baker mutually agreed Tues- At 8:50 p.m., everyone emerged back into the Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker, left, listens as the day night at a special called meeting that he board room to return to open session. district board of trustees Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney reads a will retire effective July 31. prepared statement Tuesday night saying the board has agreed to ac- Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney called SEE BAKER, PAGE A8 cept Baker’s resignation effective July 31. Simmer down, avoid stress Heat is on BY ADRIENNE SARVIS
[email protected] for Friday, Not only is the heat a bother because it can cause you to sweat, which can ruin your hair or outfit, but it can Saturday also be dangerous to your health with prolonged expo- This weekend will be a great sure.