January 12, 2017 by The Sumter Item

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APEX tools to lay off 170 at Sumter plant Spokesperson: Production will end by March 31 BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com APEX Tool Group will cease production of its Armstrong and Allen lines of hand tools, a move that will end employment for 170 workers at its Sumter plant, said APEX Communications Director Kelly Rhoads. “This is a difficult announcement for us and our associates,“ Rhoads said. “We can confirm we are reducing employment there (in Sumter) by 170 positions. She said production of the Allen and Armstrong lines of hand tools will end by March 31. Rhoads said no reductions are planned at any other of the company’s facilities. “We have given people the WARN notification that gives people 60 days prior to their last day of work,” she said. Rhoads said she was unsure if all the employees who will be laid off

have yet received the notification. Rhoads was referring to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, a federal labor law that requires companies that are laying off more than 100 workers to give the workers 60-days advance notification. Rhoads said the positions will be eliminated by March 31 as the production of the Armstrong and Allen tool lines ramps down. Full-time associates are being offered severance benefits and employment assistance counselors have been made available, she said. “We are partnering with state and local agencies to provide job search resources,” Rhoads said. “We are already speaking with SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO the SC Rapid Response team, which assists Production of Apex Tool Group’s Armstrong and Allen lines of hand with workforce resources.”

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State of the State address Haley bids farewell, thanks citizens for changing S.C.’s image BY SEANNA ADCOX The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Gov. Nikki Haley used her State of the State address Wednesday to say goodbye to South Carolinians and a job she calls “the greatest honor of my life.” Haley thanked residents, who she called both the state’s strength and hers, for changing the way the world perceives the state she loves. Her goal was always to better the state’s image from being the punchline of late-night jokes, and the “people of South Carolina accomplished the highest aspiration I had for our state all on their own.” They did it, she said, through their response to the 2015 “hatefilled atrocity” of nine people killed in a Charleston church, an unarmed motorist killed by a North Charleston officer, natural disasters and other crisis during her tenure. “They did it by displaying for all to see the power of faith, of kindness, and of forgiveness. They did it by stepping up to every challenge, through every tragedy, every time,” she said. “And in so doing, the people of South Carolina changed our image in a way no piece of legislation or shift in policy or job announcement could have ever accomplished.” She did cite those job numbers — touting 85,613 jobs announced during her tenure across each of the state’s 46 counties, helping bring the unemployment rate from 11.1 percent in January 2011, her first month of office, to 4.4 percent. But she thanked “Team South

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of the Southeast,” she said in her 27-minute speech. The shorter-than-normal speech was free of rancor and recommendations. “Gov. Haley has been a great cheerleader for the state,” said Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey,

Sen. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter, delivered the Democratic response to Wednesday’s State of the State Address by Gov. Nikki Haley. In his response, McElveen said state leaders are aware of the state’s most pressing problems, but he said that partisanship needed to be put aside so solutions can be reached. “We know all too well what needs to be done in South Carolina to ensure future prosperity and competitiveness in a global economy,” McElveen said. “We know what our responsibilities are.” MCELVEEN However, he said state leaders have not worked together to turn To read Sen. McElveen challenges into opand Gov. Haley’s portunities. speeches, go to McElveen www.theitem.com. thanked Gov. Haley for her service and wished her luck in her position as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He then returned to his call for more cooperation in the branches of South Carolina government. “It’s time for us to do what’s right, and to do it with a sense of urgency that our leaders have failed to execute for well over a decade,” McElveen said. McElveen, considered a rising star in the South Carolina Democratic Party, said the people of the state deserve honesty and integrity from public officials. “What they don’t deserve is a cloud of corruption charges and far too many instances

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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, with Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster, right, delivers the State of the State address Wednesday night at the state Capitol in Columbia. Carolina” for making that happen, saying local leaders stopped thinking regionally and competing against each other to work with state leaders and present a united front to lure companies to the state and expand existing ones. “Team South Carolina is a very real thing. And it is no wonder they now call us, which I love, the “beast

Former Sumter School Board members, area pastors voice frustrations BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Two local pastors and two former Sumter School Board members, among others, voiced their frustrations with the Sumter School District Board of Trustees concerning the district’s debt crisis on Monday at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting. The comments were made during the public participation portion of the meeting, and — with only one regular-

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ly scheduled board meeting in December — it was the public’s first opportunity to speak since the 2015-16 audit report was presented Dec. 12 by auditor Robin Poston. The report revealed the district had gone over budget by $6.2 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. The audit report also revealed the district had $106,449 in its ending general fund balance at the time. The previous annual audit report showed the district had $4.48 million in its

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ending general fund balance as of June 30, 2015. About 60 members of the general public were in attendance for Monday’s night board meeting at Hillcrest Middle School in DalMCGHANEY zell. A couple repeated comments from community members who spoke were in reference to asking what caused the district to

spend $6.2 million over budget, and a belief that the district’s students will suffer educationally as a result of the crisis. Patty Wilson and Keith Schultz both previously served on the Sumter School Board and explained Monday during their public comments that the district had $4 million in its general fund balance as late as 2014 while they served on the board. Wilson said she was disappointed in the district’s over-

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spending the past couple of years. “Surely, we must know now that our kids are going to suffer because of this and so is our community,” Wilson said. She questioned whether the board’s budget committee had been doing its job. “We used to have somebody looking and checking to see who was doing what,” Wilson said. “Are we going to be doing that in the future?”

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Relatives of churchgoers confront Roof for last time CHARLESTON (AP) — One by one, family members of nine slain black parishioners confronted Dylann Roof for the last time Wednesday, shouting at him, offering forgiveness and even offering to visit him in prison as he awaits execution for the slaughter. The 22-year-old avowed white supremacist refused to meet their gaze and simply stared ahead, his head tilted down slightly as it had been for much of his trial. “Dylann,” Janet Scott said quietly as she started speaking. “Dylann! DYLANN!” she said, her voice rising. Toward the end of her remarks, she said, “I wish you would look at me, boy.” Scott, an aunt of 26-year-old Tywanza Sanders, the youngest victim killed in the massacre, demanded that Roof look at her as she talked about her nephew’s “great big heart,” which could not be donated because of the police investigation. The final statements came a day after jurors sentenced an unrepentant Roof to death. The gunman had one final opportunity to ask for mercy but instead told jurors he still “felt like I had to do it.” On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel formally confirmed the sentence, saying “This hate, this viciousness, this moral depravity will not go unanswered.” Some family members already testified at Roof’s trial. The formal sentencing hearing gave 35 of them a chance to speak directly to him, without prosecutors or the judge interrupting or asking questions. Roof also had an opportunity to speak but declined to say anything. He is the first person ordered executed for a federal hate crime.

Police department dismisses false info BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com On Wednesday, Sumter Police Department dispelled false information regarding possible gang initiations after an employee gave wrong information during a non-emergency call on Tuesday. The situation started after the police department was called because a boy was seen walking along Barnett Drive crying and screaming about 10 a.m. on Tuesday. According to social media posts, the employee who answered the phone told the caller not to follow the boy because he could be part of a gang initiation to lure people to danger. In a Facebook post on Sumter Police Department’s page, Chief Russell Roark III wrote that the employee who answered the phone was not a police

officer nor a telecommunications operator and gave inaccurate information. He wrote officers later located the boy, who had been upset because of a family issue. “The boy was not harmed in any way and was not acting with malicious intent,” he wrote. Roark also wrote that the department will review its policies and procedures to improve how non-emergency calls are handled by employees. Kristin Hallal, the woman who made the call, said she and two coworkers were at work when they saw a boy who looked to be about 12 years old walking down the street crying and screaming about 10 a.m. She said her two coworkers went outside to check with the boy, but he did not respond to them. Everyone was worried because the boy did not respond when asked if he was

OK, and he is at an age where he should be in school at that time of day, she said. When Hallal called the police department to have someone check on the boy, she was told that her coworkers should go back inside. Hallal said Tuesday was the first time she had heard anything like that. Everyone’s first concern was for the boy, she said. No one thinks that he would harm anyone, she said. An officer was sent to check the area and later spoke with Hallal and her coworkers. The officer had not heard about that kind of gang initiation happening in Sumter either, Hallal said. Although many people have been a little nervous because of the incorrect information, Hallal said she hopes people will not be discouraged from helping others in need. Just be vigilant and safe, she said.

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Council approves first reading of temporary asphalt plants BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sumter County Council approved first reading of an ordinance to allow temporary concrete and asphalt plants to assist in recovery efforts after natural disasters. Sumter City-County Planning Department Director George McGregor said the temporary plants would have portable facilities with all necessary equipment, including silos and storage units. The plants will also reduce the distance to transport concrete or asphalt because the materials will be made closer to the ef-

fected area, he said. The amendment would make the temporary plants permitted uses in general commercial, light-industrial warehouse and agricultural conservation districts. McGregor said the facilities would be located in the county for six months, he said. Contracts could be extended if necessary, he said. Interested parties would apply for an application through the city-county zoning office, he said. Also, county council approved a notice of intent to receive a Community Development Block Grant, issued by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to fund stormwa-

ter and road improvements in the Pearce Subdivision, located off of Pinewood Road. Council accepted a bid of $1.9 million, the lowest bid for the project, from B&B Construction Co. of Sumter. In other news, council elected a new chair and vice chair to serve during the 2017-18 term. Councilman James McCain, nominated by Christopher Sumpter, was elected as chairman by a unanimous vote. Councilman Jimmy Byrd, nominated by councilman Artie Baker, was elected vice chairman by a 6:1 majority vote — councilman Gene Baten voted in opposition of Byrd’s nomination.

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Haley reflects on U.N. job, state crises and lessons in diplomacy COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says dealing with lawmakers and serving as the state’s healer-in-chief through deadly natural disasters, a shooting massacre and other crises have equipped her for the role of United Nations ambassador. “Everything I’ve done leading up to this point has always been about diplomacy,” the conservative Republican told reporters Monday. “It’s been about trying to lift up everyone — getting HALEY them to work together for the greater good — and that’s what I’m going to attempt to do going forward.” The South Carolina-born daughter of Indian immigrants, Haley at 38 became the nation’s youngest governor in January 2011 and was easily re-elected in 2014. She turns 45 on Inauguration Day, two days before Senate confirmation hearings begin on her nomination by President-elect Donald Trump. Though known nationally as a conciliator, Haley’s relationship with South Carolina’s GOP-controlled Legislature has been more contentious than congenial over her tenure. For one, she’s never shied from publicly bashing those she disagrees with. Amid a 2015 debate on road funding, she told a group of real estate agents to “take a good shower” after leaving the Statehouse, prompting House Speaker Jay Lucas to declare people expect better of their public officials, “not middle school insults that serve no purpose.” And like Trump, she frequently uses social media to criticize. She defended his Twitter use against those who call that un-presidential, adding “I understand why he does it.” “They said that wasn’t a way I should be governor,” she said of her Facebook posts, noting those helped her even to derail a bid by lawmakers to budget themselves a pay raise. “Anything happening in the state, that was my way of communicating with the public.” While Haley lacks foreign policy credentials, she can communicate, wooing business to her state by lobbying corporations and foreign governments. She also relishes the national spotlight, having

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addressed the Republican National Convention in 2012 and delivered the GOP response to President Obama’s last State of the Union address in 2016 — with some feisty jabs. Also in 2012, she promoted a memoir with a national book tour — and glamour shots in Vogue magazine. Yet if confirmed, Haley will leave the governorship at perhaps the pinnacle, term-limited with two years left — and likely rocky ones at that. While Haley appeared in line to become chairman of the Republican Governors Association her final year in office, the agenda of an increasingly lame duck governor was likely to be ignored by state lawmakers. Last year, she made a largely unsuccessful push to defeat GOP legislators she opposes and lost a key state Senate ally she did endorse. Her political group spent more than $1 million in the anti-incumbent effort, but Haley’s targets are now leading the state Senate’s two most powerful committees and the chamber itself. At home, her legacy centers largely on her leadership in ousting the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds after a June 2015 massacre at a historic black church in Charleston. Dylann Roof, the white gunman sentenced to death Tuesday, could be seen in photos brandishing the rebel flag. Instead of sparking the race war Roof wanted, the killing of nine blacks kindled consensus that the divisive symbol had to go. Haley said the shooting made her realize that where

many saw a flag symbolizing ancestors’ sacrifices in the Civil War, many others saw a symbol of hate. “South Carolinians had the chance to put themselves in other people’s shoes, and they had a chance to see there was a hurtful symbol that had been hijacked by a murderer,” she said Monday. “We moved forward.” Haley also led South Carolina through a white police officer’s shooting of a black motorist, captured on dramatic cellphone video. No riots followed, even after the officer’s murder trial deadlocked. A retrial is planned. Haley also led through devastating 2015 floods and Hurricane Matthew’s 2016 landfall. “Being able to hold people together and ... remind them of what we’re capable of — those are all things you realize over time make you stronger and make you wiser,” she said. “So I don’t know what it takes to be U.N. ambassador. I know that I will do everything I need to make sure I make the people of this country proud.” Haley had her own public spats with Trump during the primaries. But she said both freely speak their minds and she gladly accepted the U.N. post when offered. “Whenever I saw something wrong, I called him out on it just like I do everybody else,” she said. “He knows that I’ll speak my peace, and he speaks his peace, so we have a respect about each other. Above all things, when the president-elect calls and asks you to serve your country, you don’t say no to that.”

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Let your light shine What are implications if U.S. moves

here are two topics one is supposed to avoid, so says etiquette experts, in a casual conversation: religion and politics. Here in South Carolina, there is another topic that holds the power to polarize — college football, specifically whether you side with one of the teams in one of our countries most historic rivalries. I’m speaking of course of the competition between University of South Carolina and Clemson University. At the risk of alienating a certain percentage of my readership, I offer this disclaimer. This column will be about a quote offered by the head coach of the current National Champions of college football. I hope those vehemently opposed to Clemson’s program will be able to separate themselves from their distaste for the team to see the nugget of spiritual wisdom offered up by Clemson University head coach Dabo Swinney. Swinney took to the stage on his team’s field of victory and delivered a statement that had all the cadence of a sermon. “I talked to them about letting the light inside of them always be brighter than the light that’s shining on them!” he told the record crowd. There in the national spotlight with thousands upon thousands ready to help praise on the team’s athletic prowess and Swinney’s coaching acumen, he redirected the spotlight to a higher power. I don’t like to assign intention to another’s words, but Swinney’s statement certainly made me recall a verse in Scripture that advocates a similar position. “In the same way, let your

light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” 5:16, Faith Matters (Matt. NIV) JAMIE H. When the WILSON spotlight is on you, believer, redirect it to the source of your success. Point to the one who imbued you with the gifts and talents that brought you to that milestone. Give credit where credit is due because stripped of the abilities you have and the circumstances tailored to your life, you have no claim to your accomplishments. It is one thing to God during tragedy, embarrassment and sorrow, but another thing entirely to cry out to God in the times of elation, contentment and victory. It’s an important reminder that, even in times of personal success, we acknowledge the hand of our Almighty God. You, like me, have experienced the spotlight at some point. You’ve worked hard and sacrificed, and it paid off. You, also like me, probably found it very easy to shoulder the mantle of praise willingly offered to you by others. You, like me, have often forgotten to redirect the spotlight to the light shining in you — the light given to you by God. My prayer is the warmth and brilliance of the light within you, believer, will always outshine any spotlight this world offers. Contact Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail. com.

Israel embassy to Jerusalem? RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinians are ringing alarm bells over Donald Trump’s stated intention to relocate the U.S. Embassy in Israel to contested Jerusalem, fearing quick action once he takes office as U.S. president next week. They say an embassy move would kill any hopes for negotiating an IsraeliPalestinian peace agreement and rile the region by undercutting Muslim and Christian claims to the holy city.

WHY DOES IT MATTER? Jerusalem forms the core of rival, religiously tinged national narratives of Israelis and Palestinians. Both sides claim it as a capital, and disagreement over how to divide Jerusalem helped derail previous U.S.-led talks on establishing a Palestinian state alongside Israel. From Israel’s founding in 1948 until the 1967 Mideast war, Jerusalem was divided into a western sector that served as Israel’s capital and an eastern, traditionally Arab sector run by Jordan. Israel captured east Jerusalem in 1967, along with the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and annexed an expanded east Jerusalem to its capital. Today, more than 37 percent of 850,000 city residents are Palestinians. East Jerusalem’s Old City houses major Jewish, Muslim and Christian shrines revered by billions around the world. The Palestinians seek a state in the lands captured by Israel, with east Jerusalem as a capital.

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n Matthew 5:14 and 16 we can read these words; “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Over the last couple of weeks we have talked about letting our light shine by loving and investing in others. Today as we consider letting our lights shine may we ask, “What can I give to others?” What is the most memorable gift a person has given you? What made it special? In my office I have a picture of my little girl when she was three, in my uniform top, boots, and hat. One of the reasons this gift is special to me is my wife, daughter, and a friend invested a lot of energy and time to surprise me with the picture. I share this story because an investment of time

and creativity made my day then, and still makes my day, when I see it. We do not Family need to Encouragement spend a lot RICHARD of money to HOLMES give something meaningful to another. One of the greatest gifts we can give someone is the gift of time. If you are married, turn the television off, put down the phone, look each other in the eyes and talk. Parents, play a sport with your child, play a board game with them, take your child to breakfast before school, but most importantly, listen to your child. Give the precious gift of time to the ones you love. The inspirational author, H. Jackson Brown Jr., once

said, “Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” We can give to people and families in our community who need food, coats, school supplies, repaired roofs, and so much more. Today, may we let our lights shine by giving more to those in our families, communities and around the world. Next week our focus will be on the word honor. Family Encouragement Corner is a weekly inspirational thought from Richard Holmes. Holmes serves as a chaplain at Shaw Air Force Base. The opinions expressed in this article do not express the views of Shaw Air Force Base or the United States Air Force. For more information regarding Family Encouragement Corner or to offer your suggestions or comments please feel free to email familyencouragement2016@gmail.com.

CHURCH NEWS First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Sunday — The eighth pastoral anniversary of Pastor George P. Windley will be held during the 11 a.m. worship. The Rev. Eugene Dennis, pastor of Joshua Missionary Baptist Church, Dalzell, will speak. High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday — “Bridging the Gap Forum” from 10 a.m. to noon with local law enforcement representatives.

Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Deacons / wives anniversary program at 10 a.m. Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday — Knitting Hearts will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Debbie Dyches, of Fort Mill, will speak. Light breakfast included. A love offering will be received. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist

Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday — The 33rd pastoral anniversary worship celebration honoring the Rev. and Mrs. James Blassingame and family at 10:45 a.m. Dr. Ivory T. Thigpen, pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church, Columbia, and member of the S.C. House of Representatives, will speak. New Fellowship Covenant Ministries, 316 W. Liberty St., announces: * Saturday — Clothes giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon. Free snacks will also be given out. Providence Christian Church,

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An Israeli border policemen guards the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv as Israelis line up for U.S. visas in 2003. The Palestinians are ringing alarm bells over Donald Trump’s stated intention to relocate the U.S. Embassy in Israel to contested Jerusalem, fearing quick action once he takes office as U.S. president next week. Read the full story at theitem.com.

WHY ARE THE PALESTINIANS UPSET? The Palestinians argue that moving the embassy, now located in Israel’s metropolis of Tel Aviv, amounts to U.S. recognition of all of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. They say this would close the door to negotiating a “two-state solution” because it would prejudge the outcome of one of the most explosive disputes in the conflict and disqualify Washington as mediator. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said he could never accept a deal in which Israel keeps the entire city. An embassy move could further weaken the 81-year-old Abbas politically.

WHAT ABOUT ISRAEL? Many Jews view Jerusalem as their religious and cultural center. Israeli government spokesman David Keyes says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “thinks it would be great” for the em-

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AGGRIEVED JORDAN? In unusually blunt language, Jordan warned last week that an embassy move is a “red line” and would inflame the Arab and Muslim worlds. Jordan serves as custodian of the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, the third-holiest site of Islam, located in east Jerusalem on the same spot that Jews revere as the Temple Mount. The compound, home to the biblical Jewish Temples, is considered the holiest site in Judaism.

S.C. troopers won’t give grieving book after atheist complains ANDERSON (AP) — An atheist’s complaint has led South Carolina troopers to stop using state money to send a book, including Bible passages, to the family members of people who die in wrecks. Public Safety Department spokesman Sherri Iacobelli says the agency immediately reversed course on the book titled “A Time to Grieve” after receiving a letter from the American Humanist Association on behalf of an atheist whose father died. American Humanist Association Legal Director David Niose said the atheist, whom he did not name, was stunned at the content of the book troopers sent her, which includes a chapter titled “If God Seems Far Away.” To her, it seemed an obviously unconstitutional violation of the separation of church and state. The state spent $6,426 on a

one-time buy of the books, using money from fees collected from people requesting accident reports and the department’s miscellaneous public funds, Iacobelli said. “We have never seen a government office send out Christian literature without even knowing anything about the religious background of the person it is being sent to. This is really just stunning and incredibly insensitive. A church-state violation like this is pretty jaw dropping,” Niose told the Anderson Independent-Mail. Troopers will continue to send sympathy cards and instead give out a booklet with practical advice for grieving families, Iacobelli said. “Our troopers and officers see firsthand every day the terrible human toll of losing a loved one, and we have compassion for these families,” Iacobelli said.

1100 Dozier Mallett Road, Manning, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 5 — Family and friends day at 3 p.m. The Rev. Carnell Witherspoon will speak.

* Sunday — The young adults will hold a pastor’s aide program at 3 p.m. Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad St. Ext., announces: * Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 18-20 — 2017 Prophetic Encounter at 7 nightly. Speakers as follows: Wednesday, Apostle Michael Ripley; Thursday, Prophet Albert Mcleod; and Friday, Apostle Michael Washington.

St. John Baptist Church, 3944 Brewer Road, Manning, announces: * Sunday, Jan. 22 — The 92nd anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Pastor Lucretia Pugh, of Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Manning, will speak. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces:

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Trump denounces reports of Russian ties to him NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday adamantly denied reports that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him, calling it a “tremendous blot” on the record of the intelligence community if material with any such allegations had been released. The incoming president, in his first news conference since late July, firmly chided news organizations for publishing the material late Tuesday night. After weeks of scoffing at reports that Russians had interfered in the election, he conceded publicly for the first time that Russia was likely responsible for the hacking of the Democratic National Committee. “As far as hacking, I think it was Russia,” he said and quickly added that the United States is hacked by other countries as well, including China. Trump’s extraordinary defense against the unsubstantiated intelligence report, just nine days before his inauguration, dominated a highly anticipated press conference in which he also announced a new Cabinet member, detailed his plans to disentangle himself from his sprawling global business empire, gave his outlook on the future of the “Obamacare” health care law and said he would soon nominate someone to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. “I think it’s a disgrace that information would be let out. I saw the informa-

tion, I read the information outside of that meeting,” he said, a reference to a classified briefing he received from intelligence leaders. “It’s all fake news, it’s phony stuff, it didn’t happen,” Trump said in a news conference that saw him repeatedly joust with reporters. “It was gotten by opponents of ours.” Asked about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump boasted that it is an improvement over what he called America’s current “horrible relationship with Russia” and did not criticize the Russian leader for any interference in the election. “If Putin likes Donald Trump, guess what, folks, that’s called an asset not a liability. I don’t know if I’m going to get along with Vladimir Putin — I hope I do — but there’s a good chance I won’t.” Trump, Vice President-elect Mike Pence and incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer also denounced the report about Russia’s influence on Trump, and the incoming president said it never should have been released. He thanked some news organizations for showing restraint. A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday night that intelligence officials had informed Trump last week about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the of-

ficial was not allowed to publicly discuss the matter. Trump and President Obama were briefed on the intelligence community’s findings last week, the official said. Media outlets reported on the document late Tuesday and Trump denounced it on Twitter before his news conference as “fake news,” suggesting he was being persecuted for defeating other GOP presidential hopefuls and Democrat Hillary Clinton in the election. The dossier contains unproven information about close coordination between Trump’s inner circle and Russians about hacking into Democratic accounts as well as unproven claims about unusual sexual activities by Trump among other suggestions attributed to anonymous sources. The Associated Press has not authenticated any of the claims. Only days from his inauguration as the nation’s 45th president, Trump announced that he would nominate David Shulkin to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, elevating him from his current role as VA undersecretary. He promised that a replacement for the health care overhaul would be offered “essentially simultaneously” with the repeal of Obama’s signature health law — something that would be virtually impossible to quickly pass given the complexity of the policy changes.

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Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist 103 N Pike West 775-4455 Pastor Harry Robinson Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org

First Assembly of God 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 www.sumterﬁrstag.org Jason Banar, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

803-775-8054 Reverend Dr. Cartrell, Jr. Pasto Sun. School 9:00 am Praise Worship 9:55 am Worship 10:00 am

of Christ Baptist - Southern Church Plaza Church of Christ Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm

African Methodist Baptist - Missionary Episcopal Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Wayman Chapel AME Church Marion H Newton, Pastor 160 N Kings Hwy • 803-494-3686 Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am www.waymanchapelame.com Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Broughton, Jr. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Church School 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Baptist Church Wed. Bible Study 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm Salem Missionary 320 West Fulton Street

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The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Parochial Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:00 and 12:00 Noon Confession: Sat. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 www.stjudesumtersc.org Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM

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St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. Larry Brown Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 11:00 am

Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am trinityumcsumter.org

Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

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Lutheran - ELCA St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am Holy Communion: 12:00 pm

Christ Community Church(CCC) 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter www.cccsumter.com 803-905-7850 Sunday Worship 10:00 am First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

APEX FROM PAGE A1 She said some of the employees affected have already received offers from other employers in the area. “The Sumter community has already started reaching out to see how they can be of support, and there are definitely work leads for our associates,” she said. APEX Tool Group has employed approximately 365 people in Sumter prior to this reduction, Rhoads said. “This is not manufacturing that is moving anywhere else, it is not going to another facility. We are not going to be selling these products,” she said. She said APEX will focus on its GearWrench brand, which has seen strong growth in the past couple of years. “By streamlining our mechanic’s hand tools portfolio, we can invest in and grow one brand for this market segment,” Rhoads said. In late 2014, APEX Tool Group consolidated plants in Springdale, Arkansas, and Dallas, Texas, bringing many of those employees to Sumter. That consolidation involved the same tool lines involved in this reduction, according to Rhoads. That same year, APEX Tool Group was named the Manufacturer of the Year by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce.

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First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) (803) 773-3814 • info@fpcsumter.org Rev. Nick Cheek Sunday School (classes for all ages) 9:30 a.m. Hospitality & Fellowship (Fellowship Hall) 10:10 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m.

Sumter Bible Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm

Pentecostal First United Penecostal Church 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Pastor Theron Smith Sunday Service: 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 S. Paul Howell, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: 7:00 pm

Presbyterian - ARP Lemira Presbyterian Church 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 Pastor Dan Rowton Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am

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Clarendon 1 School Board members sworn in Unity and diversity are goals of new trustees BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Four school board trustees were sworn in to new terms at the Clarendon School District 1 Board meeting on Monday at the district office in Summerton. The nine-member board consists of five elected and four appointed members. The newly elected board members are Joe Dingle and John Bonaparte. Vastine Johnson was appointed to the board and the Rev. Johnnie Lawson Sr. was re-appointed to the board. Dingle said he is planning on serving without pay, and would refuse the monthly stipend that board members receive, which is $450 per month per board member and $500 for the board chairman. He also requested that his designated salary be split evenly between the district’s 13 bus drivers. Board members said they supported his efforts, but said they would have to check on the legality of such a gift. Dingle is a lifetime resident of the Clarendon 1 area. He is a graduate of Scott’s Branch High School and a graduate of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an honor graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy. Dingle is a retired Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office deputy. He was a district school bus driver for about three years and served as a substitute teacher and as an adult education teacher at Scott’s Branch High School. He’s also a U.S. Army Vietnam-era veteran. During his campaign, Dingle said he would like to see the bus drivers pay increased and encouraged the board to reduce the board members’ stipend. Bonaparte holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southern Wesleyan University. He has worked for International Paper for 33 years. He served on the board for 12 years, including eight years as chairman, prior to choosing to take a twoyear break for professional reasons. “After this long break, I am re-energized and ready to go to work for

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Above, elected and appointed board members are sworn in on Monday at Clarendon School District 1’s board meeting. Right, newly elected board members, left to right: Joe Dingle and John Bonaparte are seen with reappointed board member the Rev. Johnnie Lawson and appointed board member Vastine Johnson. the students and community,” he said. Bonaparte said he would like to see more unity and more diversity in Clarendon 1. He said he would like the district to become more financially solvent. “I would also like to make sure that we are serving in the best interests of educating our children,” he said. During the campaign, Bonaparte said the most important issues that needed to be addressed in the school district were student population, jobs and diversity. Johnson previously served three four-year terms on the board as an elected official, including serving as the boards’ chair and as secretary. She is a graduate of Scott’s Branch High School. She served Clarendon 1 in various capacities for 28 years, in-

cluding as school secretary, accounts payable clerk/receptionist, employees/benefits payroll and bookkeeping for federal projects. She retired from the district in 1998 and ran and won her first term on the school board in 2004. In a previous interview, Johnson said she’s always had a passion for children and felt that her experience in the financial realm would be helpful to the school board. Lawson was sworn in for his third two-year term. Lawson is a graduate of Scott’s Branch High School.

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that he applied for the school board position because he felt that there needed to be a stronger connection between the school district and the community. “We need to get everyone involved in our schools from the community, from our churches and political leaders,” Lawson said. Officer positions were also voted on during the meeting: • Tony Junious was elected board chairman; • Bessie Leonard was elected vice chair; • Bonaparte was elected secretary; • Keith Bowman was elected parliamentarian; and • Cynthia “Cindy” Risher was elected legislative liason.

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Movies like “Casablanca” have long asked us how we might behave in such situations where noble characters like Rick are nicely contrasted with the slippery morality of characters like Captain Renault. In “Colony,” the deeply compromised heel also emerges as the most three-dimensional character. Peter Jacobson portrays Proxy Alan Snyder, whose work on behalf of his intergalactic overlords allows him to graduate from an office drone barely able to pay his alimony to the most powerful man in Hollywood. • Craig Robinson (“The Office,” “Hot Tub Time Machine”) hosts “Karaoke Showdown” (10:30 p.m., Spike, TVPG). He invites unsuspecting strangers into his car to play karaoke games for cash prizes. Since this is television, two of these people on the street happen to be male exotic dancers. • The Crackle streaming service presents the original comedy film “Mad Families,” starring Charlie Sheen and Leah Remini.

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when the problem is put off,” he said. “The same is true of South Carolina roadways in all parts of our state.” The problem will only grow worse unless it is adequately addressed, he said, and he called on the General Assembly and the new governor to find a stream of revenue dedicated to restoring, improving and maintaining the state’s infrastructure. “Our reputation as a wonderful place to do business will inevitably rise or fall in proportion to our willingness to take care of our infrastructure,” McElveen said. The Sumter senator credited the General Assembly for creating better educational outcomes through investments in 4-K early childhood programs, but said much more had to be done. “Our State Supreme Court ruled that we must come up with a more equitable manner of supporting public edu-

VOICE FROM PAGE A1 The Rev. Marion Newton and the Rev. Stanley Hayes also expressed their concerns about the district’s debt crisis and how it affects students. “We can’t educate with $6.2 million debt,” Newton said. Newton said he thinks it’s important for the board to find out what caused the district to overspend by so much. He said only a couple of board members ask probing questions during board meetings. “Maybe we would not have been in this situation if some of you others would have asked questions,” Newton said. “If I were to give you a grade on your report card tonight, you would receive an ‘F.’” Before the public participation, Board Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney said the board would not

cation so that a child living anywhere in South Carolina doesn’t immediately find herself disadvantaged when it comes to access to educational opportunities just because of where she was born and raised,” McElveen said. He also called on the state to put more emphasis on public health. “South Carolina Democrats support a health care system that will allow people in every corner of the state not only to have access to treatment and to medical care for themselves and their loved ones, but also access to education on lifestyles conducive to healthier outcomes,” McElveen said. When he turned to pension reform he said, it should not unfairly burden the state’s employees. “We must articulate a fair and equitable solution to this pension dilemma, so that the promises that were made to the men and women who work for the State of South Carolina can be kept,” he said. McElveen said the Palmetto State

HALEY FROM PAGE A1 R-Edgefield. “We’ve got a great reputation around the country now. I think a lot of that is attributable to Nikki Haley.” Critics noted she did not address the Legislature’s top priorities of shoring up the state pension system and fixing South Carolina’s roads. Legislators have said Haley’s yearslong pledge to veto a gas tax increase have stymied efforts to find a solution. “Primarily the governor just said ‘bye,’” said Democratic Sen. Margie Bright Matthews. “I was looking for a little bit more by way of, where do we go from here?” The confirmation process

answer any questions, but would follow up by letter to each public participant within 15 days. Also at the board meeting on Monday, the board selected Scott Allan of School Support, LLC, to serve as an outside school finance consultant for the spring semester. He is tasked with helping the district understand how it got into its current budget crisis, advise the board on reduction of expenses and to closely monitor the district’s cash position. In other business, the school board announced it will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. in a special called meeting at the district office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road. Since it’s not a regular board meeting, public participation is not on the agenda.

THE SUMTER ITEM has achieved its greatest successes when people have worked together. “Our greatest successes have come when we’ve had leadership focused on good results for our state combined with the will to collaborate,” he said. “I believe that’s what our fellow South Carolinians want, and it’s what they deserve from us.” He said many South Carolinians have become frustrated with state government. McElveen’s response is among the senator’s first forays onto a statewide political stage. State Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison called McElveen, who is beginning his second four-year term, an “exemplary public servant who has earned the support and trust of his constituents.” “I look forward to hearing him lay out the Democratic vision for a better South Carolina for all, and I look forward to working with him to turn that vision into a reality,” Harrison said.

for Haley, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.N. ambassador, starts next week. She noted her 15-year-old son, Nalin, wasn’t attending because he’s already in New York “getting used to his new school.” The only advice Haley offered her would-be successor, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster, came from the lyrics of one of her favorite rockers, Joan Jett: “Just be yourself and everything will fall in line.” Legislators say they’re eager for McMaster, a staple of South Carolina Republican politics for decades, to take

the helm, expecting him to take a congenial approach to working with legislators. Haley, who’s not hesitated to publicly bash anyone she disagrees with, said it’s been amusing to read the comparisons. “Here are two things I know for certain we have always shared: A love of South Carolina and a love of music,” she told a beaming McMaster, who was sitting next to her. “Your love of South Carolina gives me great comfort, as I know you cherish our state and its people, and I know you’ll take care of them.”

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COMMENTARY

Will a S.C. blogger go to jail to protect sources? BY COREY HUTCHINS Columbia Journalism Review

“I

’m not going to rat a source out.” That’s what political blogger Will Folks, who runs FITSnews. com in South Carolina, told Columbia Journalism Review this week on the eve of his latest deposition in a libel lawsuit brought by a former state lawmaker. It was a bold statement — especially because a state judge ordered Folks in October to reveal, if asked to do so in a deposition, the identities of unnamed sources he cited in blog posts about the ex-lawmaker, Kenny Bingham, who is suing him for defamation. Folks defied the judge’s order and refused to cough up the names during a deposition today. So, what happens now? “We will move to hold him in contempt and the court will take whatever action it thinks is appropriate,” says Bingham’s attorney John E. Parker in an interview. Asked if that could mean potential jail time for Folks, Parker says yes. The former lawmaker is suing Folks after multiple posts appeared online at FITSnews.com stating Bingham was the subject of an ethics complaint and, in one story, stating how “insiders” at the Statehouse once believed an indictment against Binghman “would be issued.” The ex-lawmaker wants to know the identities of unnamed sources in multiple posts, though there was one on-the-record source. In Bingham’s complaint he said the allegation is false. He has not been indicted. Folks maintains his unnamed sources are irrelevant to the lawsuit. Bingham’s attorney disagrees. An attorney for Folks, Tom Davis, who is a current state senator, says Folks should not have to divulge those sources in a civil deposition because confidential sources are to journalists what trade secrets are to companies. And, he argues, Folks has a First Amendment right to protect his sources. He has also asked the state Supreme Court to weigh in and sort it out, which would be unusual. “One should not be able to uncover a reporter’s confidential sources by the simple expedient of filing a civil action and then making a ‘relevant’ discovery request,” Davis wrote in his motion to the High Court. Bingham declined to comment for this story, saying he would let Parker, his attorney, speak on his behalf. Parker says the lower court has already ruled Folks is required to answer the questions, and the law doesn’t protect him. He says he doubts the Supreme Court will get involved. The latest drama in this case has imposed an uneasy feeling across South Carolina’s journalistic landscape, which hasn’t exactly embraced Folks. Folks is a smash-mouth libertarian proprietor of an irreverent political blog who breaks news, regularly blisters local politicians, and sometimes slams reporters. He often relies on unnamed sources. Sometimes Folks calls himself a journalist, sometimes he claims he is not. “What I call myself is irrelevant. What I do is the ultimate standard,” he says in an email. “I break news and offer my insights on it. … Whatever I call myself, there is a voluminous body of work attesting to the news-gathering function I provide to the people of this state.”

Adding to the heightening stakes is the request by Folks’ attorney for the state Supreme Court to intervene. The state’s highest court can choose whether to hear the case. Doing so would be an unusual move. That, coupled with the prospect of a blogger being held in contempt for not coughing up a source, has put the state’s journalistic community in a tricky place: Weigh in or stay out of it? Beyond brief blurbs when the lawsuit was first filed last year, the case hasn’t received much coverage in state media. Bill Rogers, director of the South Carolina Press Association, declined to comment about the case to CJR through the group’s attorney, Taylor Smith. Asked this week whether he would characterize the situation as a press freedom issue for the Palmetto State, Smith said, “That’s an interesting question right now.” South Carolina has a reporter’s shield law, but it does not apply when a reporter is sued civilly. However, Smith says he would like to see the Supreme Court hear the case, despite his personal opinion that Folks is not a journalist. “If Mr. Folks prevails in this litigation, what it may open the door up to is opportunities for journalists in the future to assert such a privilege under the First Amendment when they’re being sued for defamation and want to keep their confidential sources safe,” Smith says. Mainstream reporters in the state, those who are aware of the case anyway, are paying close attention. “Like others, I am interested to see where it goes,” says Meg Kinnard, an Associated Press reporter based in the state’s capital. “I know that there is frequently a conversation about what role bloggers play in journalism. Should they be considered reporters? Should they have the same rights or privileges as other reporters?” Doug Pardue, a watchdog and public service reporter for the Charleston Post & Courier, said he wouldn’t say Folks is not a journalist. “The question is what kind of journalist he is,” Pardue says. “I would say he borders on being a gossip columnist, and he suffers from the same problems that gossip columnists suffer from, and that is that he uses unnamed sources.” Indeed, the blogger’s use of unnamed sources is now at the heart of this current legal battle. How it shakes out is of concern for Doug Fisher, who teaches journalism at University of South Carolina and was news editor in the state for the AP from 1992 to 2001. He worries about a potentially bad precedent that could have a long-term adverse affect for journalists. “The case scares me,” he told me in a phone interview Wednesday as he gamed out the potential outcomes. One is that the Supreme Court declines to hear the case. Another is that the court hears it and rules in the blogger’s favor. Or the court hears it and rules against him. “That makes it one in three that you get a ruling that’s in your favor. I don’t like those odds.” CJR’s Colorado correspondent Corey Hutchins is a former reporter for Free Times in South Carolina. He was twice named journalist of the year in the weekly division by SC Press Association. Follow him on Twitter @coreyhutchins or email him at coreyhutchins@ gmail.com.

COMMENTARY

Dylann Roof ’s last act C

HARLESTON — If Death lingers in courtroom corridors awaiting sentences, this historic city’s federal courthouse was surely a top destination. On Tuesday, the Reaper’s patience was rewarded with the jury’s return of the death penalty for Dylann Roof. Roof, who insisted on representing himself during the sentencing phase of his 33-count murder trial, was found guilty last month for the slaughter of nine black parishioners at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in June 2015. Roof’s self-lawyering is still mystifying when he had at his disposal one of the nation’s best deathpenalty lawyers, David Bruck, who did represent Roof during the guilt phase that ended last month. Bruck was allowed only to advise Roof during the penalty phase, which began last week, but briefly addressed the judge Tuesday when Roof requested that Bruck address objections. While the government’s case seemed airtight in covering all the requirements for the death penalty, Roof’s remarks Tuesday took fewer than five minutes. Wearing slacks and a blue cable-knit sweater -his bowl-cut hair obviously recently shaped — Roof approached the lectern with a single, yellow, letter-sized sheet of paper for his closing argument. Barely audible — and his pauses were longer than his sentences — he made essentially two suggestions seemingly aimed at creating doubt about his alleged hatred of black people and his intent in carrying out his mission, which he himself previously identified as wanting to incite racial violence. “I think it’s safe to say nobody in their mind wants to go to a church

and kill people,” he began. Then he contradicted other confession statements that he had Kathleen to do what Parker he did. “In my [FBI confession] tape I told them I had to do it. … Obviously that’s not true. Nobody made me do it. I felt like I had to do it, and I still feel like I had to do it.” Clarity isn’t his strong suit. Next, Roof challenged the prosecution’s claim that he’s filled with hatred, one of the statutory-required aggravating factors in capital cases. He referred to his confession when an FBI agent asked him if he hated blacks. Roof’s reply was, “I don’t like what black people do.” To the jury, he posited: “If I was really filled with as much hate as I allegedly am, wouldn’t I just say, ‘Yes, I hate black people’?” Finally, Roof said it’s fair to say that the prosecutors hate him since they’re seeking the death penalty. Then he tutored the court that people hate because they’ve been misled. He also said that people think they know what hatred it is, but “they don’t know what real hatred looks like.” Does Roof ? Is this because some hate-filled person misled him? Or did he merely look in the mirror? Not once during his very brief remarks did Roof say they he regretted his actions, which might have elicited some empathy from those burdened with determining his fate. Indeed, in a jailhouse journal, he wrote that he isn’t sorry and that he hadn’t shed a tear for the “innocent people I killed.” Tuesday, as he attempted to take on a battery of law-

yers hell-bent on ultimate justice, he seemed ever the evil child who, rather than acknowledging the horror and the agony of what he did, was somehow above the process. Expressionless and aloof, as he had been throughout the trial, he was anything but a sympathetic character and certainly no advocate for his continued access to life. Throughout the proceedings, my mind kept wandering to an earlier case I covered when Bruck was fighting another death penalty — the 1994 trial of Susan Smith, the young mother who rolled her car into a Union, South Carolina, lake, drowning her two small children. The crime was heinous and the trial heart-wrenching. At one point during the father’s testimony, the judge had to call for a break because nearly everyone in the courtroom, including the media, was weeping. The father had been talking about his 3-year-old’s favorite Disney movie, which the child called, “One-o-one Dalmahay-tions.” Susan Smith threw herself across the defense table, loudly sobbing with the agony of regret and the sorrow of inconsolable loss. Yes, she was responsible for her children’s death, but there was no questioning her remorse or doubting that her life in prison would be an endless night of piercing pain. For death penalty opponents like me, this seemed a far more just end than death would have been. With Roof, there’s plainly no sense of sorrow now — or to come. In the end evidence of sincere remorse, which is to say, humanity, can be the difference between life and death. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. © 2017, Washington Post Writers Group

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MLK JR. DAY SCHEDULE BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedclosed on Monday. ule: Jan.—12, 2017 GOVERNMENT The following will be closed on Monday: federal government offices; U.S. Postal Service; state government offices; City of Sumter offices; Sumter County offices; City of Manning offices; Clarendon County offices; and City of Bishopville offices. SCHOOLS — The following will be closed on Monday: Sumter School District; Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3; Lee County Public Schools; Thomas Sumter Academy; Wilson Hall; St. Anne and St. Jude Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier High School; Laurence Manning Academy; Clarendon Hall; Sumter Christian School; USC Sumter; and Central Carolina Technical College. UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. will be closed on Monday. OTHER — The following will be closed on Monday: Clemson Extension Service; the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce; Harvin Clarendon County Library; and The Sumter County Library. The Sumter Item will be closed on Monday.

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Thursday, Jan. 19, at Sumter The adult education and leaderSeniorabout Services ship development course Would you like will to learn more theCenter, 119 S. Sumter St. Doris Gleason, begin at 6 p.m. today at the Constitution? South Carolina AARP outVeterans of Foreign Wars reach director, will speak. Post 10813, 610 Manning Ave. Open to anyone 55 years or This class will give students older. Call (803) 773-9681. an understanding of the Constitution and the individuals The Lincoln High School Preserwho wrote it. The course is vation Alumni Association will free and those who complete hold a dinner fundraiser from 11 the course will receive a cera.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. tificate from Webster Univer20, at the Lincoln High School sity. Call Dr. Davis at (386) cafeteria, Council Street. Cost 697-4002 or Cmdr. Al Spencer is $8 per person and menu at (803) 406-0748 for details. will consist of fried fish or fried chicken, red rice, lima The Lincoln High School Preserbeans, peach cobbler, roll vation Alumni Association will and a drink. Call (803) 968meet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, 4173. Jan. 15, at the Lincoln High School cafeteria, Council The Ruach Bridal and Special Street. Call (803) 968-4173. Events Show will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, The Sumter Branch NAACP’s annual Martin Luther King program at 245 Oswego Highway. For information, call (803) 775will be held at 3 p.m. on Mon5416 or visit theruach.org. day, Jan. 16, at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 805 S. Area residents are invited to Harvin St. Rep. Joe Neal will participate in a three-day public serve as keynote speaker. workshop and discussion about the Shot Pouch Greenway, a 3.5“Chemo with Style” Support mile trail stretching from DilGroup will hold its first meetlon Park to Swan Lake. The ing from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on public events will be held at Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Hospice the Swan Lake Visitors CenCare of Tri-County, 2560 ter as follows: 6 p.m. TuesTahoe Drive. day, Jan. 31, Public Visioning The Sumter Amateur Radio AsPresentation; 9-10 a.m. sociation (SARA) will meet at 7 Wednesday, Feb. 1, Property p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Owner Drop-In; and 6 p.m. the Sumter Elks Lodge on Thursday, Feb. 2, Final Public Pinewood Road at Second Workshop Presentation. For Mill Pond. Open to all area more information about the hams and those interested in Shot Pouch Greenway, conamateur radio. Visit http:// tact Adams-Raczkowski at www.sumterhamradio.org/ the Planning Department, 12 or find the group on FaceW. Liberty St., (803) 774-1639, book. or email jadams-raczkowsThe Sumter County Chapter of ki@sumter-sc.com. AARP will meet at 3 p.m. on

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Problems EUGENIA LAST with partnerships will arise if you’re too vocal about what you want. Show concern for others and offer incentives that will help you come to a workable compromise.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be careful how you handle workrelated matters. Negotiations, settlements or financial matters are best dealt with methodically. Moderation, careful planning and handling your own affairs will be necessary. Confusion and uncertainty is apparent. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t get involved in a joint venture, impulsive investment or anything else that might impact your financial future. Take a leadership position and call the shots. Your judgment will far exceed fast-talking salespeople. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A problem with your bank or a government agency is best dealt with promptly and without making a fuss. Offer minimal information and you will avoid costly charges. Cut back expenses in order to lower your overhead. Avoid joint ventures. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A creative idea should be taken to the next step. As long as you don’t go over budget, you will gain satisfaction and impress someone you love. Plan to do something that will boost your confidence and make you stand out.

Susan Marks comments on her photo submission, “Our daughter, Sarah Marks Leach, sent us this picture of her winter wonderland in Columbus, Ohio.”

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PREP BASKETBALL

Finishing strong Manning girls ranked 3rd in 3A, but have eyes on bigger prize at end of season

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Thornwell helps USC beat Vols BY STEVE MEGARGEE The Associated Press

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Mahogany Green (11) is one of three Manning High School players averaging double figures for the 12-3 Lady Monarchs, who are ranked No. 3 in the latest SCBCA 3A poll and are set for a deep playoff run.

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

MAZYCK

The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association has the Manning High School varsity girls basketball team ranked as the third-best 3A team in the state in its latest poll. That’s all well and good, head coach Darren Mazyck

said, but it’s only one step along the way. “You’re only going to judge yourself by how you finish at the end,” he said. “We’re pleased with that spot, but we’re hoping to be No. 1 at the end. “That’s our goal.” And Mazyck believes he has the talent to do so at the midway point of his third season

guiding the Lady Monarchs. MHS was 12-3 on the year prior to Wednesday’s game against C.E. Murray and 1-0 in Region VII-3A play. Two of those losses were at the hands of 5A Goose Creek and 4A Berkeley. All three losses were in tournament play.

SEE MANNING, PAGE B4

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Clemson’s receiver trio comes up big vs. Bama in title game BY MARK LONG The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Mike Williams took a few steps backward after the final snap, flopped to the ground and waited for the confetti to start falling. It was his least acrobatic move of the night. Williams, Hunter Renfrow and Jordan Leggett were every bit as integral to Clemson’s first national championship since 1981 as quarterback and offensive MVP Deshaun Watson. Watson’s trio of dynamic receivers made big play after big play, clutch catch after clutch catch, and helped the Tigers upset Alabama 35-31 in the title game Monday night. “This is what it’s all about right here, boys,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. Williams, Renfrow and Leggett redefined Clemsoning, the disparaging term used in recent years to describe the Tigers inexplicably delivering disappointing performances. The phrase might as well be buried at Raymond James Stadium. The trio of receivers should get the honor of throwing on the last few shovels of dirt. Renfrow, a sophomore who turned down a scholarship offer from Appalachian State to walk on at Clemson, caught the game-winner. His 2-yard reception with 1 second left started a celebration that was a year in the making.

SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B3

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Sindarius Thornwell scored 22 points Wednesday as South Carolina defeated Tennessee 70-60 for its third straight victory. South Carolina (13-3, 3-0 SEC) is off to just its second 3-0 start in Southeastern Conference competition since joining the league in 1991-92. South Carolina had a 3-0 start to league play in 1996-97 and went on to post a 15-1 SEC record and earn the conference’s regular-season title that year. The Gamecocks also have earned back-to-back SEC road wins for the first time since 2011. In its last road game, South Carolina won 67-61 at Georgia on Jan. 4. Hassani Gravett, who entered the night averaging just 4.2 points per game, scored 12 points for South Carolina. Duane Notice added 11. Grant Williams scored 15 points and Robert Hubbs III and Lamonte Turner had 12 each for Tennessee (8-8, 1-3), which lost three straight. On a night when each team committed 22 turnovers, the difference in the game came from 3-point range. South Carolina shot 7 of 13 from beyond the arc while Tennessee was 1 for 11. Tennessee extended its string of consecutive games with at least one 3-pointer to 183 only after Lamonte Turner made a shot that bounced high off the rim and fell through with 1:51 remaining. The Volunteers were facing one of the nation’s toughest defenses just one night after announcing that junior guard Detrick Mostella had been dismissed from the team. Mostella had been averaging 10.5 points per game to rank second on the team. So it shouldn’t have come as much of a surprise that Tennessee’s offense struggled all night. Tennessee had more than twice as many turnovers (14) as baskets (six) in the first half.

BIG PICTURE South Carolina: The Gamecocks won by relying on the defense that has carried them all season.

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PREP BASKETBALL

Crestwood boys up to No. 2 8 other hoops teams ranked BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson’s Mike Williams, left, hauls in a catch over Alabama’s Anthony Averett during Monday’s National Championship game in Tampa, Fla.

Crestwood High School’s varsity boys basketball team moved up a spot to No. 2 in the 4A portion of the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association polls released on Wednesday. The Knights are one of nine local boys and girls teams ranked in their respective polls this week.

SEE RANKINGS, PAGE B3

SPORTS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017

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McConnell’s jumper at buzzer sends 76ers past Knicks 98-97 PHILADELPHIA — T.J. McConnell hit a baseline jumper at the buzzer to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 98-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Ersan Ilyasova added 16 points to help the Sixers rally from a 17-point deficit.

MICHIGAN ST. 65 (24) MINNESOTA 47 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Miles Bridges scored all 16 of his points in the first half, helping Michigan State build a huge lead it used to cruise to a 65-47 victory over No. 24 Minnesota on Wednesday night.

(14) LOUISVILLE 85 PITTSBURGH 80 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Quentin Snider scored 22 points, including two free throws with 25.3 seconds remaining, and Deng Adel added a free throw 8 seconds later as No. 14 Louisville survived Jamel Artis’ career-high 43 points to outlast Pittsburgh 85-80 on Wednesday night.

EDWARDS MAKES DECISION TO LEAVE NASCAR HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Carl Edwards listed reason after reason for stepping away from full-time NASCAR competition this season, less than two months removed from nearly winning his first Cup title. He’s content with his career accomplishments. He wants to spend more time

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New York’s Mindaugas Kuzminskas, left, and Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid chase a loose ball during the 76ers’ 98-97 win on Wednesday in Philadelphia. on his outside interests. He’s healthy and doesn’t want that to change.

BRONCOS HIRE VANCE JOSEPH AS HEAD COACH ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A runner-up two years ago, Vance Joseph is John Elway’s pick this time around. “It’s official. Excited to announce Vance Joseph as head coach of the Denver Broncos!” Elway tweeted Wednesday afternoon.

The 44-year-old ex-Colorado quarterback built a reputation as one of the league’s best secondary coaches as he worked his way through the ranks in San Francisco, Houston and Cincinnati before serving as Dolphins defensive coordinator last season and helping Miami end an eight-year playoff drought. From wire reports

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NFL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE By The Associated Press

WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS JAN. 7 Houston 27, Oakland 14 Seattle 26, Detroit 6 JAN. 8 Pittsburgh 30, Miami 12 Green Bay 38, N.Y. Giants 13

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Saunders records triple-double in Lady Knights’ blowout win LUGOFF – Tyana Saunders had a triple-double to lead Crestwood High School’s varsity girls basketball team to a 73-11 victory over Lugoff-Elgin on Tuesday at the L-E gymnasium. Saunders had 11 points to go with 10 steals and 13 assists for the Lady Knights, who improved to 14-2 on the season in winning their Region VI-4A opener. Destiny Jamison was CHS’ leading scorer with 20 points. Jah’Che Whitfield and Lindsay Rogers both had 10 for Crestwood, which plays host to Darlington on Friday.

CONWAY 41 SUMTER 33 CONWAY -- Conway earned a 41-33 Region VI-5A victory over Sumter High School on Tuesday at the CHS gymnasium.

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DALZELL – Laurence Manning Academy improved to 5-3 with a 26-17 victory over Thomas Sumter Academy on Tuesday at Edens Gymnasium. Katherine Burns led LMA with 10 points while Audrey Bennett had nine.

B TEAM BASKETBALL WILSON HALL 23 HAMMOND 11 COLUMBIA – Wilson Hall improved to 7-1 with a 23-11 victory over Hammond on Tuesday at the Hammond gymnasium. Lucy Matthews led the Lady Barons with 14 points.

BOYS LAKEWOOD 76 HARTSVILLE 75 HARTSVILLE – Lakewood High School opened its Region VI-4A schedule with a 76-75 victory over Hartsville on Tuesday at the HHS gymnasium. The Gators, who improved to 10-5 overall, had

three players score in double figures, led by Davonte Pack with 19. Grant Singleton added 16 and Malik Wilson had 13. Dontrea Osborne added nine. Lakewood plays at LugoffElgin on Friday.

CRESTWOOD 85 LUGOFF-ELGIN 75 LUGOFF – Ja Morant scored 34 points to lead Crestwood High School to an 85-75 victory over Lugoff-Elgin on Tuesday at the L-E gymnasium. The Knights improved to 12-4 overall in winning their Region VI-4A opener. Trevion Webber added 18 points for CHS, while Dakota Jennings and Rakeem Massingill both had 12.

LEE CENTRAL 63 CHERAW 58 CHERAW – Lee Central High School defeated Cheraw 63-58 on Tuesday at the CHS gymnasium. Kendrick Holloman led the Stallions with 34 points.

SATURDAY’S GAMES Seattle at Atlanta, 4:35 p.m. (FOX) Houston at New England, 8:15 p.m. (CBS) SUNDAY’S GAMES Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 1:05 p.m. (NBC) Green Bay at Dallas, 4:40 p.m. (FOX)

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS SUNDAY, JAN. 22 TBD

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, FEB. 5 At Houston TBD, 6:30 p.m. (FOX)

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W L Pct GB Toronto 25 13 .658 — Boston 23 15 .605 2 New York 17 21 .447 8 Philadelphia 10 25 .286 13½ Brooklyn 8 29 .216 16½ SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L Pct GB Atlanta 22 16 .579 — Washington 19 18 .514 2½ Charlotte 20 19 .513 2½ Orlando 16 23 .410 6½ Miami 11 29 .275 12 CENTRAL DIVISION W L Pct GB Cleveland 28 9 .757 — Indiana 20 18 .526 8½ Milwaukee 19 18 .514 9 Chicago 19 20 .487 10 Detroit 18 22 .450 11½

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W L Pct GB San Antonio 30 8 .789 — Houston 31 9 .775 — Memphis 24 16 .600 7 New Orleans 15 24 .385 15½ Dallas 11 27 .289 19 NORTHWEST DIVISION W L Pct GB Utah 24 16 .600 — Oklahoma City 23 16 .590 ½ Portland 17 23 .425 7 Denver 14 23 .378 8½ Minnesota 12 26 .316 11 PACIFIC DIVISION W L Pct GB Golden State 33 6 .846 — L.A. Clippers 26 14 .650 7½ Sacramento 16 22 .421 16½ L.A. Lakers 15 27 .357 19½ Phoenix 12 26 .316 20½

TUESDAY’S GAMES

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FROM PAGE B1 South Carolina entered the night ranked fifth among all Division I teams in field-goal percentage defense (.371), eighth in 3-point percentage defense (.286) and ninth in scoring defense (60.0). The Gamecocks led the SEC in all three categories. Tennessee: The Vols clearly missed Mostella, who had a team-high 26 3-poiint baskets this season while providing instant offense off the bench. Tennessee struggled from

SOUTH CAROLINA 70 TENNESSEE 60 SOUTH CAROLINA (13-3) Kotsar 2-6 1-2 5, Silva 2-4 0-0 4, Dozier 2-10 1-1 6, Thornwell 6-12 9-10 22, Notice 3-5 3-4 11, Gueye 0-0 0-0 0, Keita 0-0 0-1 0, Tut 0-0 0-0 0, McKie 1-1 2-4 5, Blanton 0-2 0-0 0, Gravett 4-8 2-2 12, Felder 2-6 1-3 5. Totals 22-54 19-27 70. TENNESSEE (8-8) Alexander 1-1 1-2 3, Williams 3-8 9-12 15, Hubbs 4-11 4-4 12, Bowden 1-7 2-2 4, Bone 3-10 1-3 7, Evans 1-2 0-0 2, Schofield 2-5

3-point range without him and couldn’t make any type of shot for long portions of the game. Tennessee made just one basket during one stretch of nearly 13 ½ minutes in

1-2 5, Parker 0-0 0-0 0, Turner 2-4 7-8 12, Phillips 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 17-52 25-33 60. Halftime_South Carolina 27-21. 3-Point Goals_South Carolina 7-13 (Gravett 2-4, Notice 2-4, McKie 1-1, Dozier 1-1, Thornwell 1-2, Felder 0-1), Tennessee 1-11 (Turner 1-2, Williams 0-1, Schofield 0-1, Bone 0-1, Hubbs 0-2, Phillips 0-2, Bowden 0-2). Fouled Out_Dozier. Rebounds_South Carolina 33 (Kotsar 8), Tennessee 31 (Hubbs 7). Assists_South Carolina 12 (Thornwell 4), Tennessee 10 (Schofield 3). Total Fouls_South Carolina 26, Tennessee 22.

the first half.

NEXT UP South Carolina hosts Mississippi on Saturday. Tennessee is at Vanderbilt on Saturday.

Washington 101, Chicago 99 Atlanta 117, Brooklyn 97 Toronto 114, Boston 106 Houston 121, Charlotte 114 Milwaukee 109, San Antonio 107 Utah 100, Cleveland 92 Golden State 107, Miami 95 Portland 108, L.A. Lakers 87 Sacramento 100, Detroit 94

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Washington at Boston, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Orlando at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Indiana at Denver, 3 p.m. New Orleans at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at New York, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Dallas at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Detroit at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Memphis at Houston, 8 p.m. Miami at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Orlando at Portland, 10 p.m. Cleveland at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. Detroit at Utah, 10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. New Orleans at Chicago, 5 p.m. San Antonio at Phoenix, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 8 p.m. Orlando at Utah, 9 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 41 25 10 6 56 125 97 Boston 44 22 17 5 49 110 108 Ottawa 39 21 14 4 46 99 102 Toronto 39 18 13 8 44 120 116 Florida 42 18 16 8 44 98 113 Tampa Bay 42 19 19 4 42 118 127 Buffalo 40 16 15 9 41 93 110 Detroit 41 17 18 6 40 103 119 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Columbus 40 28 8 4 60 135 90 Pittsburgh 39 26 8 5 57 139 109 Washington 40 26 9 5 57 115 84 N.Y. Rangers 42 28 13 1 57 146 107 Philadelphia 43 21 16 6 48 124 133 Carolina 41 19 15 7 45 109 111 New Jersey 42 16 18 8 40 95 124 N.Y. Islanders 38 15 15 8 38 106 117

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 44 27 12 5 59 124 107 Minnesota 39 25 9 5 55 123 85 St. Louis 41 21 15 5 47 117 123 Nashville 41 18 16 7 43 114 111 Winnipeg 43 20 20 3 43 118 126 Dallas 42 17 17 8 42 109 127 Colorado 39 13 25 1 27 79 130 PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 41 25 14 2 52 110 93 Anaheim 43 22 13 8 52 115 113 Edmonton 43 21 15 7 49 123 118 Calgary 43 22 19 2 46 114 119 Los Angeles 41 20 17 4 44 102 105 Vancouver 43 20 19 4 44 106 123 Arizona 40 12 22 6 30 86 128 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Carolina 5, Columbus 3 Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 1 Boston 5, St. Louis 3 Nashville 2, Vancouver 1, OT Chicago 4, Detroit 3, OT San Jose 5, Edmonton 3 Anaheim 2, Dallas 0

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Montreal at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m. San Jose at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Vancouver at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Nashville, 8 p.m. Montreal at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Anaheim at Colorado, 9 p.m. New Jersey at Edmonton, 9 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Chicago at Washington, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Calgary, 9 p.m. Winnipeg at Arizona, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Philadelphia at Boston, 1 p.m. Nashville at Colorado, 3 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Detroit, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 7 p.m. Columbus at Florida, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Arizona, 8 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Winnipeg at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. St. Louis at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TUESDAY’S MEN’S SCORES By The Associated Press EAST Canisius 86, Fairfield 72 George Mason 75, Saint Joseph’s 67 Harvard 70, McGill University 45 Manhattan 78, Niagara 69 Ohio 74, Buffalo 72 Villanova 79, Xavier 54 West Virginia 89, Baylor 68 SOUTH Delaware St. 69, NC Central 68 Florida 80, Alabama 67 Florida St. 88, Duke 72 Jacksonville St. 81, Fort Valley State 69 Kentucky 87, Vanderbilt 81 Maryland 75, Indiana 72 Morgan St. 62, Florida A&M 59 Virginia Tech 83, Syracuse 73 MIDWEST Akron 89, Cent. Michigan 85 Auburn 77, Missouri 72 Ball St. 85, Miami (Ohio) 74 DePaul 64, Providence 63 E. Michigan 81, Bowling Green 53 Green Bay 80, N. Kentucky 71 N. Illinois 74, Kent St. 70 SE Missouri 83, Tennessee Tech 78 W. Michigan 90, Toledo 74 SOUTHWEST Kansas 81, Oklahoma 70 Mississippi St. 84, Arkansas 78 Texas Tech 66, Kansas St. 65 FAR WEST San Diego St. 76, San Jose St. 61 UNLV 71, New Mexico 66

TRANSACTIONS By The Associated Press

BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE BOSTON RED SOX — Named Eric Velazquez trainer of Pawtucket (IL), Lee May Jr. hitting coach of Portland (EL), Wilton Veras hitting coach and Phil Millan trainer of Greenville (SAL), Nate Spears hitting coach and Joel Harris trainer of Lowell (NY-P), Angel Berroa assistant coach and Nick Green coaching assistant of the GCL Red Sox, Carlos Coste catching coach and Leonel Vasquez bullpen coach of the DSL Red Sox. MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Ryan Vogelsong and Nick Tepesch on minor league contracts. SEATTLE MARINERS — Traded OF Mallex Smith, SS Carlos Vargas and LHP Ryan Yarbrough to Tampa Bay for LHP Drew Smyly. NATIONAL LEAGUE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with OF Reymond Fuentes; LHPs Josh Taylor, Yuhei Nakaushiro, Jared Miller and Daniel Gibson; and RHPs Joey Krehbiel, J.J. Hoover, Miller Diaz and Rubby De La Rosa on minor league contracts. ATLANTA BRAVES — Traded OF Mallex Smith and RHP Shae Simmons to Seattle for LHPs Luiz Gohara and Thomas Burrows. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Pedro Beato, C Bryan Holaday and LHP Cesar Ramos on minor league contracts. American Association SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed OF LeVon Washington. WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed LHP Kevin McGovern. CAN-AM LEAGUE OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Signed OF Matt Helms, INF Albert Cartwright and RHP Austin Chrismon. TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES — Released LHPs Mac Acker and Porfirio Lopez, C Reed Lavallee and RHP Dario Santangelo.

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Clemson football players celebrate winning National Championship on Monday against Alabama.

Thank you Clemson, and thank you Alabama BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Thank you, Clemson. ollege football needed this. Thank you, Alabama. A fallen champion, but thoroughly magnificent. In a sequel that proved to be even more of a blockbuster than the original, Deshaun Watson and the Tigers went to the 59th minute and 59th second of the national championship game to finally topple one of the greatest dynasties in the history of sports Paul Newberry Monday night. When Watson rolled out to his right and zipped a 2-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow with a single second left on the clock, the Crimson Tide’s bid for a fifth national title in eight years was snuffed out by a 35-31 defeat . That was a welcome development for everyone outside of Tuscaloosa. The sport desperately needed someone to stare down Nick Saban’s juggernaut, which was turning college football into a bit of a bore. Since the start of the 2008 season, Alabama had played only three regular-season games that didn’t have a bearing on the national championship race. The Crimson Tide has made all three editions of the four-team College Football Playoff, a run that was deserving of admiration but was getting a little too automatic. We needed a break. “They’ll be back,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said of the vanquished champ. “They’ll probably be back next year. But Nick’s gonna have to buy my dinner this year.”

Watson was the one who did the staring with another superhuman effort. The NFLbound quarterback, who already graduated from college in three short years , calmly guided the Tigers to three fourth-quarter touchdowns against the biggest, baddest defense in the land. It was stunning to watch. Just imagine what it was like to live it. “I want to be legendary,” said Watson, who was thinking all along about Vince Young’s performance in that off-the-charts Rose Bowl 11 years ago. Mission accomplished. But hand it to Alabama: No great champion goes down meekly, and the Crimson Tide fought and struggled and clawed right to the very end. “I will remember this team as a group of winners,” said Saban, who was denied his sixth national title as a coach, which would’ve tied him with Bear Bryant for the most championships in the poll era. “These kids had a great season. These players did so much to create this opportunity. It’s tough to lose this way. But I’ll say this — give a lot of credit to Clemson. They made some great plays down the stretch.” Before the game, Swinney was asked for his favorite sequel. He immediately mentioned “Rocky II.” “In the first one, it was kind of a draw, and the draw goes to the champ,” Swinney said. “In the second one, at the last possible second, Rocky gets up (and wins the heavyweight title). That’s kind of how it was tonight.” Now, he’s got a new favorite. And he wouldn’t mind another. Alabama-Clemson III, anyone? “Hopefully we’ll get a chance to have a rubber match,” Swinney said. “I would love nothing more.” Alabama went to the fourth

quarter with a 24-14 lead. Saban’s record with a double-digit advantage in the final period was 97-0 during his decade of dominance at Alabama, but this game was just getting started. When it was done, he was 97-1. Watson threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Mike Williams in the opening minute of the fourth to cut the deficit to 24-21. Then the quarterback guided his team from nearly one end of the field to the other on an 88-yard drive that put the Tigers ahead for the first time all night, capped off by Wayne Gallman’s 1-yard run. Then it was Alabama, with 18-year-old freshman Jalen Hurts running the offense, going 68 yards in a mere six plays to reclaim the lead with just over 2 minute remaining. The young quarterback covered the last 30 yards himself, breaking free up the middle and cruising into the end zone for what looked to be a championship-clinching score. But Watson had one more crack at it. He used every last second to deliver the Tigers their first national title in 35 years, helped along by several catches that somehow clung to his receivers’ fingertips. “It was calm,” said Watson, who finished 36 of 56 for 420 yards — even more than he had in last year’s 45-40 loss to Alabama in the title game. “No one over there panicked. I walked up to my offensive line, my receivers, and I said, ‘Let’s be great.’” That they were. So was Alabama. “It was an unbelievable, unprecedented run,” Swinney said of his alma mater, where he won a national title as a player in 1992. “I’ve never seen anything like it. But they lost the wrong game.” Really, there were no losers. For that, we say to both teams: Thank you.

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He finished with 10 catches for 92 yards and two scores, adding to his legacy against the Tide. Renfrow had seven catches for 88 yards and two scores in Clemson’s 45-40 loss to Alabama in last year’s title game in Arizona. “I just knew I was going to have to give everything I had,” said Renfrow, who earned a scholarship in August 2015. “I’ve dreamed about it since I was a kid, all of us, and I couldn’t let these seniors go down like we did last year. Just love them, and just appreciative for the opportunity.” The ending was such a frantic finish that Watson struggled to piece it together. “Once I threw the touchdown, I just kind of ran off,” Watson said. “Honestly, it’s like a blur. The only thing I remember is Renfrow going to the sideline

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Crestwood moved ahead of Lower Richland, which it defeated 74-66 last week. LR is now at No. 3, while Lakewood held on to the No. 4 spot. The Crestwood girls moved up in the 4A poll as well. The Lady Knights went from No. 8 to No. 5. Sumter moved up a spot from No. 10 to ninth in the 5A boys poll. That comes after the Gamecocks blasted Region VI foe and

and I’m just sitting there and guys are coming over there. That’s all I really remember. It just happened so fast. It’s incredible.” So were Williams and Leggett, who had as many meaningful moments as Renfrow in a sequel that turned out to be even better than the original. The NFL-bound Williams, widely expected to be the first receiver selected in the draft, made two leaping catches in the final two touchdown drives. He had a 26-yarder in front of Marlon Humphrey and then a 24-yarder against fellow cornerback Anthony Averett on the final drive. He also drew a pass interference penalty in the final seconds that set up Renfrow’s go-ahead score. Leggett may have had the play of the game, though. His diving reception on the final drive put Clemson on the 9-yard line with 14 seconds remaining. Without it, the game could have gone to overtime.

fourth-ranked Conway on Monday. West Florence, another region VI opponent is ranked second. Manning’s girls held steady at No. 3 in the 3A poll. In the 1A girls poll, both Scott’s Branch and East Clarendon made their way in after being unranked last week. The Lady Eagles are No. 4 while EC comes in at No. 10. Lee Central is ranked seventh in the 2A boys poll, while the Scott’s Branch boys are No. 1 in the 1A poll.

SCBCA POLLS Jan. 11 Boys 5A

1. Dorman 2. West Florence 3. Goose Creek 4. Conway 5. Wade Hampton 6. Dutch Fork 7. Lexington 8. Irmo 9. Sumter 10. Easley 4A 1. Wilson 2. Crestwood 3. Lower Richland 4. Lakewood 5. Wren 6. Ridge View 7. North Augusta 8. Greenville 9. A.C. Flora 10. Aiken 3A 1. Southside 2. Berea 3. Bishop England 4. Seneca 5. Lake City 6. Clinton 7. Emerald 8. Brookland-Cayce 9. Waccamaw 10. Pelion 2A 1. Gray Collegiate 2. Andrew Jackson 3. Keenan 4. Burke 5. Marion 6. Landrum 7. Lee Central 8. Fox Creek 9. Kingstree 10. Whale Branch 1A 1. Hunter-Kinard Tyler 2. Williston-Elko 3. Scott’s Branch 4. Calhoun Falls 5. Low Country Leadership 6. Great Falls 7. McCormick 8. Lewisville 9. Hemingway 10. Estill

Girls 5A 1. Goose Creek 2. T.L. Hanna 3. Wando 4. Spring Valley 5. Nation Ford 6. Byrnes 7. Boiling Springs 8. Rock Hill 9. Wade Hampton 10. Carolina Forest 4A 1. North Augusta 2. Myrtle Beach 3. Greenville 4. Ridge View 5. Crestwood 6. Greer 7. Wilson 8. Richland Northeast 9. Westwood 10. Dreher 3A 1. Swansea 2. Bishop England 3. Manning 4. Emerald 5. Pendleton 6. Battery Creek 7. Newberry 8. Strom Thurmond 9. Dillion 10. Woodruff 2A 1. Landrum 2. Christ Church 3. Mullins 4. Academic Magnet 5. Allendale-Fairfax 6. Andrew Jackson 7. Southside Christian 8. Burke 9. Keenan 10. Batesburg-Leesville 1A 1. McCormick 2. Denmark-Olar 3. Timmonsville 4. Scott’s Branch 5. Ridge Spring-Monetta 6. Calhoun Falls 7. Green Sea Floyds 8. Hemingway 9. Lamar 10. East Clarendon

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Marion on Friday before playing Scott’s Branch, a ranked 1A team, on Saturday. “We had a good nucleus returning this year and based on what we put in during the summer, we were expecting big things from this group,” Mazyck said. “But we’re still kind of young, too. So far, we’ve done good things in some areas, but we just haven’t been consistent and put together a complete basketball game yet.” The Lady Monarchs return most of their players from last year as only one senior, Makeba Harvin, graduated. Among the returnees are Kayla Goldsmith, Mahogany Green and Keyshaunna Walker, who were all key starters and have returned to those roles again this year. Goldsmith is averaging a

VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Carolina Forest at Sumter (Boys Only), 6 p.m. Trinity-Byrnes at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Calhoun Academy at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Crestwood at Darlington, 6 p.m. Lugoff-Elgin at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Lee Central at Andrew Jackson, 6 p.m. B TEAM BASKETBALL Wilson Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 5 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Robert E. Lee, 5 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL Alice Drive at Bates, 5 p.m. Chestnut Oaks at Hillcrest, 5 p.m. Mayewood at Ebenezer, 5 p.m.

double-double of 11.6 points and 10.7 rebounds so far. Walker is next with 10.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals while Green is averaging 10.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.5 steals per contest. “They’ve been what we call our seasoned players,” Mazyck said.”They’ve had more playing experience. We look to them for leadership and direction.”

OBITUARIES NANCY D. WEBSTER Nancy Dixon Webster, 72, wife of Robin Clark Webster, died on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on Nov. 10, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Henry Burgess Dixon and Opal McMahon Dixon. She received her master’s degree in music education from the University of WEBSTER South Carolina. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Nancy served for 50 years as choir director, pianist and organist for many area churches, including Concord Presbyterian Church, Swan Lake Presbyterian Church and Dalzell United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Evening Pilot Club of Sumter, former president of American Legion Post 15 Auxiliary and former secretary of the Department of South Carolina American Legion Auxiliary. She retired from Sumter School District 2 after 28 years of service as a music and orchestra teacher for all grades. She held multiple officer positions with the SCMEA and founded the Elementary Honors Choir of South Carolina. Survivors include her husband of 40 years; three children, Linda Keeter Caldwell of Irmo, Theron Keith Webster of Lexington and Bret Ashley Webster of Sumter; seven grandchildren, Faith Caldwell, Victor Caldwell V, Justin Caldwell, Crysta Caldwell, Patrick Webster, Chase Webster and Memphis Webster; and one great-grandchild, Caleb Roy Caldwell. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Sumter, with the Rev. David Day officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 211 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens

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ELLIOTT L. WILDER Funeral services for Elliott L. Wilder will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 10075 Calvary Church Road, Pinewood, with the Rev. Edward L. Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Zion Cemetery. Public viewing will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Palmer MemoriWILDER al Chapel. Mr. Wilder will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. for viewing until the hour of service. Mr. Wilder transitioned on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Born in Sumter County, he was a son of Mary Canty Wilder and Melvin Wilder Jr. Elliott attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Sumter High School Class 1982. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Pinewood. Mr. Wilder was formerly employed by Santee Print, Walmart and Pilgrim’s Pride. Survivors are his mother and father, Mary C. and Melvin Wilder Jr.; two brothers, retired Master Sgt. Christopher (Angela) of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Marvin (Tynisha) Wilder of Sumter; three children, Darrin, Marquis and Kayla; grandmother, Millie G. Canty; a special friend, Diane Walters; and a host of other relatives and friends. Condolences may be made on his tribute page found at wwwPalmerMemorialChapel. com.

DAVID DAVIS BISHOPVILLE — David Davis, formerly of Cottonwood Villa, Bishopville, entered eternal rest on Jan. 5, 2017, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center, 207 Chappell Drive, Bishopville. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral service will

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Tajabreonca Dow and Karisma Kennedy usually round out the starting lineup. Kennedy is averaging 6.3 points while Dow averages 4.3. Niyah Brand, Measha Jones and April Williams have also had significant minutes. “Our lineup shifts depending on who we play and the matchups,” Mazyck said. “Right now we’re depending

on our quickness. We’re averaging around 55-60 points a game right now, but we’ve had a few games where we’ve topped 70. “There’s just a couple minor things that we need to pay attention to detail to, like boxing out on offense or defense and being patient with our shots. If we can correct those, we’ll be a much, much better team.”

follow at 11 a.m. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

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PEGGY ANN CRIM COLUMBIA — Peggy Ann Crim, of Swansea, passed on Jan. 9, 2017. Plans will be announced by JP Holley Funeral Home, Columbia Chapel.

LOUISE SHERIDAN Louise Sheridan, 79, widow of James Sheridan, departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Louise was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and had been a Sumter resident for 30 years. She was predeceased by her mother, Anna Oder; stepfather, Anthony Oder; and her sister, Lorraine Homeyer, all of Sumter. She is survived by a daughter, Cindy Sheridan of California; and two sons, James Jr. and Robert Sheridan, both of Sumter. She had five grandchildren, Bobby Sheridan of Florida, Jaimie Sheridan of Sumter, Bob Wallace of Saipan, Bryan Wallace of California and Nadine Wallace of New Jersey; a sister, Carol Cummings of Columbia; and two brothers-in- law, Charles Cummings of Columbia and George Homeyer of Sumter. A private family service has been held. Memorials may be made to Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Services have been entrusted to JP Holley Funeral Home, www.jpholley.com.

WILLIAM PEARSON William Pearson, 79, died on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. He was born on April 12, 1937, in Sumter. He is survived by his wife, Frances J. Pearson, and a host of other relatives. Public viewing will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at St. Paul Holiness Church, 129 ½ W. Moore St., Sumter. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at St. Paul Holiness Church with Pastor Barrington Pierson. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1020 Tupelo Lane, Apartment 1, Sumter.

FREDDIE H. FRANCIS Freddie “Fred” Hampton Francis, son of the late Hannable and Bertha Francis, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Westminister Presbyterian Church, (USA), Plowden Mill Road, in Clarendon County. Burial will be in Francis Cemetery, Alcolu. The casket will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. He is survived by a son, Michael Francis of Tallahassee, Florida; a sister, Gladys F. Johnson of Orangeburg; a brother, Hannable P. Francis of Willingboro, New Jersey; a special niece, Sharon A. Brunson; two grandchildren; and a number of cousins and friends. Friends may call at the residence of his sister, Gladys F. Johnson, 719 Bramble Lane, Orangeburg. The family will gather at 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the home of Elizabeth Francis, 9562 Plowden Mill Road, Alcolu. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

HENRY JETER Henry Jeter, 67, husband of Bertha Green Jeter, departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at his residence. He was born on March 23, 1949, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Charles and Edna Jones Jeter. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Emily Maple, 3090 Ashlynn Way, Sumter, SC 29154. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

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LUCILLE A. SCOTT BISHOPVILLE — Lucille Addison Scott, 96, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at her residence. Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Frank and Pauline Mack Addison. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 55 Dove Lane, Bishopville, with the Rev. Jerome Douglas, pastor / eulogist. Interment will follow in Thomastown Cemetery, Bishopville. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the Square Deal Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences can be sent to the family at esquaredealfun@sc.rr.com. These services have been entrusted to Square Deal Funeral Home, 106 McIntosh St., Bishopville.

LEROY WOODS JR. Leroy Woods Jr., 61, husband of Helen Porter Woods, departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on Jan. 27, 1955, in Sumter, he was a son of Mary Jackson Woods-Johnson and the late Leroy Woods Sr. The family will receive friends at the home, 3565 U.S. 15 North, Sumter, SC 29153. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

ARTHUR MCCOY JR. BISHOPVILLE — Arthur McCoy Jr. entered eternal rest on Jan. 11, 2017, at his residence, 201 Bradley Ave., Bishopville. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

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action will be commenced in this Court upon the Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants for the foreclosure of that certain Mortgage of Real Estate given by George M. Hull a/k/a George McDonald Hull, now deceased, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Trustmark National Bank, its successors and assigns, dated January 27, 2012, and recorded on February 1, 2012, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1166 at Page 615 (the "Mortgage"). By Mortgage Assignment (the "Assignment"), Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Trustmark National Bank assigned the Mortgage to the Plaintiff, and the Assignment was recorded November 17, 2016, in Book 1227 at Page 3320 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. At the time of the filing of this notice, the premises affected by the said action were situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and are described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 1 of Boykin Estates Subdivision Phase I and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated February 10, 2003 and recorded in plat book 2003 at page 200, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 3340 Sportsman Dr. and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 151-13-01-057. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses, and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Be all measurements a little more or less and according to said plat.

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TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs. KATHERINE M. HULL A/K/A KATHERINE MCKAYE HULL AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE M. HULL A/K/A GEORGE MCDONALD HULL AND AS HEIR AT LAW OF GEORGE M. HULL A/K/A GEORGE MCDONALD HULL, DECEASED, AND ANY OTHER HEIRS-AT-LAW OR DISTRIBUTEES OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR SPOUSES, IF ANY THEY HAVE, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WITH ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; ALSO ANY UNKNOWN ADULTS AND THOSE PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ALL OF THEM BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE; and SAFE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Defendants.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint upon the subscribers, at their office, 1703 Laurel Street, Post Office Box 11682, Columbia, South Carolina 29211, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint in the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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