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2 Sumter judges elected James, McFaddin advance up state’s judicial ladder BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Two Sumter judges were elected by acclamation by a joint session of the South Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday. Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge George C. “Buck” James Jr. was elected to be one of five mem-

bers of the South Carolina Supreme Court, filling the seat formerly held by Chief Justice Costa Pleicones, who retired because of the court’s age restrictions. James has been a resident Circuit Court judge in the Third Judicial District since July 2006. Before that, he spent 21 years as an attorney in private practice.

According to his official biography, James was born in 1960. He graduated from Wilson Hall Academy in 1978 and graduated cum laude from The Citadel in 1982, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.

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Members of the South Carolina General Assembly cheer the election of George C. “Buck” James Jr. of Sumter to the S.C. Supreme Court during a joint sesSEE JUDGES, PAGE A3 sion in the Statehouse in Columbia on Wednesday.

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having gun on campus BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Sumter Police Department took an eighth-grade Bates Middle School student into custody for allegedly carrying a loaded handgun inside his book bag while on school grounds on Tuesday. Shelly Galloway, Sumter School District public information and partnerships coordinator, said the student is 13 years old. The student’s identity has not been released because he is a minor. According to a news release from the police department, a school resource officer found the 9mm handgun while investigating a smell of smoke coming from a boys restroom. Officers think the incident was isolated and continue to investigate how the student got the gun. The student was immediately taken to the principal’s office after the firearm was found, and no students were directly threatened at

any time, states a letter issued to parents by Bates Middle School Principal Ayesha Hunter. Sumter School District has a zerotolerance policy for weapons, and the student will receive disciplinary action in accordance with Sumter School District Code of Conduct, Hunter wrote in the letter. According to the school district’s code of conduct, possession of a weapon on school grounds is considered a most serious offense, requiring that the student be suspended, pending an expulsion hearing. Tonyia McGirt, public information officer at the police department, said the student has been charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds and could face other weapons charges pending the completion of the investigation. The student has been transported to a South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice facility and is awaiting a detention hearing.

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Kathyrn Godwin, former Campbell’s Soup employee, holding up her employee of the month (March 1985) award. Godwin is the founder of the Campbell’s Soup Friends Lunch Group which will meet for its 25th anniversary on Saturday at Golden Corral.

Former Campbell’s Soup workers will meet on anniversary of plant closing BY KASEY MEREDITH intern@theitem.com A group of former Campbell’s Soup factory workers meets on the first Saturday of the month at Golden Corral in Sumter. The plant closed 25 years ago, and they’ve been meeting ever since. On the anniversary of Campbell’s’ closing, former employee Kathryn “Kathy” Godwin called up some of her colleagues to meet for breakfast. Godwin decided to extend the invitation to other former employees, and soon the Campbell’s Soup Friends’ Lunch Group was born. Saturday will mark the 25th anniversary of 300 meetings of the Campbell’s Soup

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South Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Christy Hall didn’t try to sugar-coat the problems facing the Palmetto State’s aging road system when she testified before the Senate Transportation Committee Wednesday in Columbia. “Just like a lot of agencies, we are still trying to recover from the recession of 2008,” she said. “We are still behind 2005 funding levels.” If the General Assembly would write a “one-time check” to bring all the state’s roads up to good condition, it would take $8 billion, Hall said. She told members of the committee that expectations must match funding levels. She said she was thankful for the $329 million increase in annual funding and a one-time expenditure of $316 million the DOT received from the General Assembly in 2016, but she said a lot remains to be done. “We have marginally improved pavement,” she said. “But we still have more than 400 structurally deficient bridges.” She said the additional funding helped jump-start the state’s Interstate program and allowed DOT to double its paving program and begin a bridge replacement program. “We were paving 2 percent a

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year,” Hall said. “Now we are paving 4 percent a year.” She said she is proud of the work the DOT staff has done, but reminded the senators that South Carolina has the fourth largest road network in the nation with the lowest level of funding. “You are not getting more with less,” she said. “You are getting less with less. “We have the No. 1 fatality rate in the nation,” Hall said. “That is the real cost of deferred maintenance.” She showed a map of HALL South Carolina with each of the state’s nearly 7,000 fatal or serious injury crashes in the last five years marked in red. “It looks like the state is bleeding,” remarked Sen. Larry Grooms, R-Berkeley, who chairs the committee. Hall said one of the department’s goals was to improve the safety of highways in the state. Statistics show that 60 percent of fatal and serious-injury accidents are on rural highways and 47 percent involve the driver leaving the road, she said. Drivers not wearing seat belts contributed to 33 percent of those accidents, speeding to 31 percent and impaired driving to 20 percent.

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The Sumter High School Brass Quintet, from left, Joseph Clayborne, French horn; Tony Bridges, trombone; Joseph Palmer, tuba; Nick Perales, trumpet; and Conrad Kenner, trumpet and piccolo trumpet, performed a dress rehearsal Wednesday afternoon.

Sumter High Brass Quintet invited to perform Stoudenmier submitted a recording of the Sumter High quintet last May and received word in October they’d been accepted to play a short concert at Friday’s conference. “It’s an opportunity for the musicians to show their progress and for seniors to audition for college scholarships,” she said. “Professors from different colleges will be there for the concert. It’s not a competition.” While the public is not invited for the concert at the conference, Stoudenmier said the quintet played a preview for their families and friends

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com The Sumter High School Brass Quintet has been selected to perform at the S.C. Music Educators Conference in Columbia on Friday. Band director Tori Stoudenmier said the quintet was formed last spring after she had introduced the musicians to several arrangements by the famed Canadian Brass. “They just fell in love with the Dixieland and jazz the Canadian Brass played,” she said.

Vice commander of 9th Air Force to retire Feb. 10 FROM STAFF REPORTS U.S. Air Force Col. Scott E. Caine, vice commander of the Ninth Air Force, has announced his retirement effective Feb. 10 after 30 years of service. The Ninth Air Force is responsible for organizing, training and equipping 29,000 active-duty airmen and 400 aircraft at eight active-duty wings and three direct reporting units, according to Shaw Air Force Base CAINE Public Affairs. Caine is a command pilot with more than 3,200 flying hours, including combat missions in support of operations Deny Flight, Decisive Endeavor, Deliberate Guard and Southern Watch. Caine has also served in other capacities, including as an aircraft maintenance officer, a T-37 instructor and evaluator pilot and an A/OA-10 instruction pilot.

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and the public at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Sumter High School auditorium. “They played Dixieland and traditional jazz,” she said. The concert, which was the same the quintet will play at Friday’s conference, included “Just a Closer Walk with Thee,” “My Melancholy Baby,” a selection of Glenn Miller standards, “Amazing Grace” and “Sugar Blues.” “Just a Closer Walk” and “Amazing Grace” start out “slow and solemn with some solos by trumpet or trombone, and about halfway through, they

go into that faster Dixieland feel,” Stoudenmier said. The instrumentation of the Sumter High School Brass Quintet is the standard two trumpets, one French horn, one trombone and one tuba. Lakewood High School vocal jazz ensemble of the Lakewood Voices will also perform at the conference. Lakewood was one of three choirs in the state chosen to perform. Choral Director Herbert Johnson has twice been named Grammy music educator and the choir performed in Carnegie Hall under his direction.

‘Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King’ to benefit Clarendon County nonprofit BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com MANNING — Weldon Auditorium is hosting a professional theater production on the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, with proceeds to benefit a local nonprofit organization. Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theater company from Asheville, North Carolina, will perform “Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King.” The play is a fundraiser for the Clarendon County Community Development Corp., an organization focused on assisting low-income homeowners. The production seeks to honor the American Civil Rights Movement and is centered on King’s life and work, said David Ostergaard, the theater’s founder, owner and chief executive officer. Scenes include the recreation of the Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington and the Woolworth sit-ins. The production also includes excerpts of famous speeches, Civil Rights-era songs and a variety of characters, Ostergaard said. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children. The nonprofit is asking churches and organizations to sponsor a group of youth at $5 each to attend the event, said Paulette King, programs director. The Clarendon County Community Development Corp. was incorporated in 2000 with a vision “to assist residents in obtaining information and services to lead healthy, productive and meaningful

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Bright Star Touring Theatre will perform “Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King” on Feb. 24 at Weldon Auditorium in Manning. lives,” King said. The organization is focused on programs of owner-occupied rehabilitation, emergency repair and mortgage assistance. The nonprofit also assists new homeowners and provides an educational component that includes home buyers’ education, King said. The group also assists with youth cultural arts activities. The nonprofit has provided assistance in owner-occupied rehabilitation and emergency repair to more than 175 homes since its founding in 2000, said

King. It has also approved about 35 residents for mortgage assistance, she said. Owner-occupied rehabilitation is designed to assist low-income homeowners in making repairs to their homes. The maximum the organization can assist with an owner-occupied repair is $20,000, King said. The emergency repair program is for low-income homeowners who are in need of necessary emergency repairs to their homes to eliminate life, health and safety issues to the occupants, she said. The maximum offered for emergency repairs is $8,000, King said. The organization also provides mortgage assistance through SC HELP, a program of the U.S. Department of Treasury and South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority. Programs are funded through grants from federal, state and local governments and foundations, King said. Besides funding the home-related programs, the nonprofit also donates to local agencies through grants they receive. For tickets or more information, contact the nonprofit at (803) 435-6639, clarendoncountycdc@ftc-i.net, or call Paulette King at (803) 473-6070 or executive director Loretta W. King at (803) 473-8058. The organization is located at 210 S. Church St. in Manning. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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George C. “Buck” James Jr. of Sumter was elected to the S.C. Supreme Court during a joint session in the Statehouse in Columbia on Wednesday. He earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1985. James is married to the former Dena Owen, and they have two children. Family Court Judge George McFaddin Jr. was elected to be an at-large Circuit Court judge by acclamation Wednesday as well. McFaddin will replace fellow Sumter resident Jeffrey Young, who

recently announced his retirement. McFaddin was born in Sumter in 1954 and lives in the Salem Black River community in eastern Sumter County where he grew up, according to his official biography. He is married to Cindy Johnston, and has two daughters. McFaddin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from USC in 1978, a master’s degree in 1979 and a juris doctorate in 1985. In 2002, he was elected to the Family Court of the Third Judicial Circuit. The judicial nominations were placed before the General Assembly by Rep. Murrell Smith Jr., R-Sumter, who chaired the Judicial Merit Selection Committee. The committee is charged with determining if candidates are qualified. Originally, three candidates were nominated for the Supreme Court position, but R. Keith Kelly and Diane Goodstein withdrew their nominations. Similarly, the at-large Circuit Court position originally had three candidates who qualified, but judges Melissa Jefferson and Timothy Murphy withdrew.

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Alphonso Davis, 57, of 1280 Mooneyham Road, was arrested on Monday and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor for allegedly attempting to have intercourse with a female under the age of 11 while in the 1200 block of Mooneyham Road on or between June 1, 2006, and May 1, 2007. According to a news release from Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Davis also asked the victim to perform a sexual act on him. Davis was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center on Tuesday and has since been released after posting a $25,000 personal recognizance bond. Jeremy Jamal Benjamin, 28, of 6245 Skin-

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cellphone, Stirling said. Installing the netting system around all high-security prisons and most medium-security — 11 total — is expected to cost about $7.6 million. The agency needs additional approvals before installation could begin. But Stirling hopes to start in late summer or fall. The system would involve 50-foot-high poles, mesh designed to withstand up to 160 pounds of force and rope borders with a breaking strength of 5,500 pounds, according to documents provided to the fiscal board. The netting would rise nearly 40 feet higher than the existing, 12-foot fencing, Stirling said. “We can’t block signals, so we’re left with doing other things,” he said. South Carolina has tried for years to crack down on illegal cellphones, thousands of which are confiscated in the state’s prisons every year, smuggled inside hollowed out footballs, whisked in by corrupt employees and sometimes even dropped by drone. Legislation up for debate in the state Senate would make it illegal to fly a drone within

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had the opportunity to thumb through the pages of someone else’s Bible this week. This individual has been a staple in my congregation and of our shared faith for decades and, on this occasion, had accidently left it on the check-in table at our nursery when they dropped off their grandchild for Sunday School. I don’t normally rifle through people’s personal items, especially someone’s Bible — there’s a bit of unspoken rule in the religious community about doing so. A believer’s Bible is an intimate accessory and is often filled with very personal items. But this person wasn’t around, so I cracked open the worn book. In truth, I did need the specific reference of a Scripture and had no intention of invading their privacy, but as I turned to the Scripture’s general location, I learned an important lesson. Before I detail that lesson, I’d like to confess a certain assumption that I had beforehand — that all dedicated believers reach a point where they have no more questions. They may not know the Bible from cover to cover, but their faith was whole and complete. I had never verbalized or admitted this desire, but part of me wants there to be a day where any inclination toward doubt is removed. But the pages of this borrowed Bible were filled with questions written in the hand of the person I thought surely must have all the answers. There, in the margins, tucked under paragraphs and highlighted in substantial yellow blocks were questions about Scriptures referenced on the page. Some of

those questions were answered written in different color ink, evidently after this believer had sought out the answers. Some questions were yet be answered. Faith Matters to Most are questions JAMIE H. I’ve had myself, but WILSON didn’t have the boldness to ask. It was clear this seasoned believer still had questions, but also had the gumption to ask and the tenacity to seek out those answers. I now see my approach is all wrong: You never master the Scriptures; you never have all the answers. But how can this be, if we believe that the canonized Bible, possessing finite words and ideas, has all the answers? It makes sense that someone at some point will reach a knowledge plateau. However, the rest of the world keeps coming up with new questions, then looking for the answers in the wrong places. The God-breathed words of Scripture shouldn’t be treated as a history book but as a living document. “For the word of God is alive and active …” (Hebrews 4:12a, NIV). It beckons us to interact with its passages and stories and daily glean the applicable truth from its pages. It means that we can approach Scripture with an inquisitive mind and reject the practice of mindless belief. It’s important to ask questions, but also to seek out the answers. Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com.

CHURCH NEWS Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Lynam Road, announces: * Saturday — A “Love Celebration,” sponsored by the Sisters of Faith and Hospitality Ministries, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Delaine Community Center, 5400 Cane Savannah Road, Wedgefield. Comedienne Juanita Mitchell will provide entertainment. There will also be food and games. Donation of $10 per person is requested. Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 8749 Old Highway Six, Santee, announces: * Sunday — Deacon Gerald Gilmore will deliver his initial sermon at 4 p.m. The combined choirs will provide music. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Dinkins St., Manning, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 26 — Black history program at 11 a.m. The theme is “The crisis in black education.” Dr. John Lesaine, assistant professor of sports profession of Newberry College, will speak. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., announces: * Sunday, Feb. 12 — Black history program and worship. Keith Britton, director of admissions for USC Sumter, will speak. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by worship service at 10 a.m. First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Sunday — Morris College Day will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Dr. Luns C. Richardson, president

of the college, will speak. High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 19 — The annual “200 Men in Black” program will be held at 4:30 p.m. The theme is “Weathering the storm, men hold on just a little while longer.” The Rev. Anthony Taylor, of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church of Rembert, will speak. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Holy communion will be observed after the 10:15 a.m. worship. * Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 11-12 — The second annual “Go Red for Women” weekend as follows: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, health fair; and 10:15 a.m. Sunday, worship. Elder Beverly Richbow will speak. * Sunday, Feb. 19 — The YWA anniversary will be celebrated during the 10:15 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Feb. 26 — Black history observance day and the male chorus anniversary celebration will be held during the 10:15 a.m. worship. Hopewell Baptist Church, 3285 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 19 — The YWA black history program will be held at 4 p.m. The Rev. Reginald Floyd, pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church of Hartsville, will speak. Music will be provided by Jerusalem Baptist Church, Mt. Olive AME Church and Crestwood High School choirs. The youth department will

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s our country goes through transition, as we do every four years, we must remember two key thoughts from the Bible. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 — “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior.” In our homes, we need to pick leaders that as a family we pray for daily and not just the ones we agree with. We should pray for world, nation, state and community leaders, the ones we agree with and the ones we disagree with. As we pray for our leaders, we must always remember our military and educational leaders. When we pray for these leaders, we should ask our Lord to guide them, give them courage and wisdom to make the decisions that will make our world a better place. Please take time to pray for all of our leaders. Ephesians 4:29 — “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace

to those who hear.” What would happen in our world if our children heard us compliment our leaders for the great things they do? What would happen if every word that Family Encouragement came out of our mouths was used to RICHARD build up people and HOLMES nations? Choose to be positive in the words you speak. I think it would amaze you how much better life would be. WE must commit to pray for ALL of our LEADERS. Prayer is more powerful than complaints. Next, we must speak words that build others up, words that encourage others, words that give hope. May we all be challenged to pray and speak up lifting words? Family Encouragement Corner is a weekly inspirational thought from Richard Holmes, who 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. Email Richard at familyencouragement2016@gmail.com.

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Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday, Feb. 11 — Knitting Hearts will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Michelle Murray, of Fort Mill, will speak on “The Power of Your Words.” Light breakfast included. A love offering will be received. Visit knittingheartsministry.wordpress.com

Reid Chapel AME Church, 1008 Dibert St., announces: * Saturday, Feb. 11 — Community yard sale 7 a.m.-2 p.m. * Sunday, Feb. 12 — Family and friends worship service at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. John Taylor will speak.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday — Black heritage / first Sunday worship celebration at 6 p.m. The Rev. Johnnie M. Gist will speak. * Sunday, Feb. 12 — Youth black heritage worship celebration at 10:45 a.m. * Sunday, Feb. 19 — Trustee ministry anniversary and black heritage worship celebration at 10:45 a.m. * Sunday, Feb. 26 — Golden Age ministry anniversary and black heritage worship celebration at 10:45 a.m. Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine Grove Road, Rembert, announces: * Saturday — The Women’s Missionary Society and the young people’s department will hold a soup and cornbread lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be various soups available and meals will also be sent to the sick and shut-in. Donations will be made to local soup kitchens and food banks.

Spring Hill AME Church, 4309 Bill Davis Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 12 — Family and friends day at 3 p.m. The Rev. Bobby McDonald will speak. St. James United Methodist Church, 720 Broad St., announces: * Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 19-21 — Black history revival as follows: 6 p.m. Sunday, Brother Troy Cato will speak; 7 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Raymond Cook will speak; and 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Lee M. Johnson will speak. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Saturday, Feb. 18 — Brotherhood recruiting breakfast 9-11 a.m. The Rev. Lee Timmons, of Jerusalem Association, will speak. * Sunday, Feb. 19 — Black history program at 3 p.m. * Saturday, Feb. 25 — Boys to men conference at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Stukes will speak. Sumter Baptist Missionary and Ed-

ucational Association, 508 W. Liberty St, announces: * Monday-Friday, March 6-10 — Congress Spring Institute Classes will be held 7-9 nightly at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St. Pastor M.H. Newton, Pastor W.T. Johnson and Pastor Sammie Simmons will speak. Call Ella Mathis James at (803) 305-1165 or the Rev. Alphonsa Barker at (803) 983-8905. Truly Committed Missionary Baptist Church, 705 Oswego Road, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 19 — Mary Smiling will deliver her initial sermon at 5 p.m. at Greater Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 609 Miller Road. Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 A/B Sumter Landing Road, Horatio, announces: * Saturday, Feb. 11 — Valentine banquet at 6 p.m. for singles or couples. Games, food and fellowship. * Sunday, Feb. 12 — Lay organization’s annual worship. Theme: “Love: Mother and Son; Grandmother and Grandson.” Church school begins at 8:45 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship. Wise Drive Church of the Nazarene, 302 N. Wise Drive, announces: * Friday, Feb. 10 — Benefit singing for Pam Nolan-Parisi at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. On the program: Cindy Ward, His Calling, Next Chapter and more.

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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

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African Methodist - Missionary Episcopal Baptist Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church Wayman Chapel AME Church 160 N Kings Hwy • 803-494-3686 www.waymanchapelame.com Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Broughton, Jr. Church School 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Wed. Bible Study 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm

Salem Missionary Baptist Church The Catholic Community of 320 West Fulton Street Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 803-775-8054 www.stjudesumtersc.org Reverend Dr. Cartrell Woods, Jr. Pastor Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Sun. School 9:00 am Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Praise Worship 9:55 am Saturday: 6:00 pm Worship 10:00 am Sun. 9:15 - 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm (in Spanish) Confession: Sat. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Baptist - Southern 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

803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

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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

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Church of Christ Plaza Church of Christ 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Stewart Schnur cell 361-8449 Sunday School: 10 am Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Wed. Bible Class: 7 pm

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Bea Rivers signed fateful petition Activism led to Briggs v. Elliott case, part of famous Brown v. Board of Education trial BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Bea Brown Rivers remembers growing up in the segregated South and signing a petition that led to a Supreme Court case and decision that desegregated public schools in the United States. Rivers was one of the signers of a petition that started Briggs v. Elliott, one of five cases that was later incorporated into Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court case that struck down school segregation as unconstitutional, requiring public schools to integrate “with all deliberate speed.” Rivers grew up in Summerton in the 1940s, when everything from schools, restaurants, stores, gas stations and even bathrooms and water fountains were separated based on the color of a person’s skin. “It was a totally segregated society,” she said. “There were very few opportunities for black people in terms of higher learning and career opportunities.” Rivers was born in Summerton in 1936, the seventh of 12 children of Henry and Thelma Brown. She attended Scott’s Branch High School, one of the two black schools in Summerton at the time. Conditions were not “separate but equal.” There was no running water in the building, toilets were outside, and students had to collect wood themselves to heat the buildings’ woodstoves.

Before the 1952 case of Briggs v. Elliott, another case fought injustice in the local school district. Pearson v. Clarendon County Board of Education, a 1947 case, was filed by a Davis Station family, Levi and Viola Pearson, whose children and others had to walk about 18 miles round trip to school each day. Pearson had asked the local superintendent at the time, R.M. Elliott, to have a bus for the black children to use, but that request was denied. In 1948, Pearson v. County Board of Education was filed and dismissed on a technical matter of where Pearson paid his taxes. The dismissal of the Pearson case, led by an African Methodist Episcopal minister the Rev. J. A. DeLaine, a teacher at St. Paul Primary School, and a South Carolina civil rights worker, Modjeska Monteith Simkins, to pursue another case. By 1949, Delaine had obtained enough signatures for a two-part case. He obtained 107 signatures for the equalization of schools case and 21 signatures for the desegregation of schools case. Rivers, at the time a 13 year old, her parents and some of her siblings were among the 107 who had signed for the equalization of schools case. After the case was filed, there was unrest in the areas around Summerton and many of the signers had to suffer the consequences, Rivers said.

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beyond as a superintendent and was personally interested in helping students succeed while in and out of school. “My career with the South Carolina Department of Revenue first began thanks to a recommendation from Dr. Ramsey,” Johnson said. “He tried to help anyone who he saw was really trying to achieve their goals. He was a straight shooter, honest and fair. He taught students at the time the meaning of a firm handshake and making eye contact.” Clarendon 2 Superintendent John Tindal said the district family grieves Ramsey’s loss. “He was such a prudent and prominent leader of the district for 16 years,” Tindal said. “He was loved and respected by so many of the people who knew him. Dr. Ramsey was a ‘servant leader’ and left a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. He loved Clarendon School District 2 and was proud of all of its accomplishments.” Sylvia Weinberg Clark, who served as superintendent of Clarendon 2 from 1988 to 1994, said shortly after Ramsey’s retirement in 1988, the stadium at Manning High School was named in his honor. “Dr. Ramsey was a strong force in this community,” Clark said. “He brought financial stability and a focus on educational success to Clarendon School District 2, as well as upgrading its facilities.” Clarendon School District 1 Superintendent Rose Wilder served in her first administrative job under Ramsey, as assistant principal of Manning Primary School. “Dr. Ramsey afforded me my first opportunity to work as an administrator,” she said. “That first administrative position is something that you do not forget. I will always be grateful to Dr. Ramsey for affording me that opportunity. I gleaned a lot from him.” During Ramsey’s 16-year term as superintendent of Clarendon School District 2, the district received academic recognition when Manning Primary School was designat-

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Former Clarendon 2 superintendent, county councilman remembered arl Bentley Ramsey, 87, who served as a school superintendent in Clarendon, Charleston and Barnwell counties for more than 26 years, died on Sunday at his home in Manning. In three of the four school districts he served as superintendent, Ramsey played a vital role in the elimiRAMSEY nation of the dual school system and the integration process that followed. Ramsey served as Clarendon School District 2 superintendent from 1972 to 1988 and on the Clarendon County Council from 1988 to 2000. Born June 5, 1929, in Bauxite, Arkansas, he was a son of the late George Houston Ramsey and Minnie Haley Ramsey and the husband of Virginia Cothran Ramsey. In 1988, Ramsey was selected by the South Carolina School Board Association as Superintendent of the Year. That same year, Executive Educator Magazine named him one of the Top 100 School Executives in North America. After his retirement, he served as consultant to the South Carolina State Department. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Association of School Superintendents and a Rotarian. State Sen. (Ret.) John C. Land III described Ramsey as a person of outstanding character and ability. “Dr. Ramsey was fair in all of his dealings with everyone and lived his faith,” he said. Land said Ramsey made a “tremendous” contribution to the public school system of Clarendon 2. “He definitely improved it and did so in a very conservative spending approach,” Land said. “He spent less per student than any other school district in the state while being one of the best districts in the state.” State Sen. Kevin Johnson said Ramsey went above and

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Bea Brown Rivers, one of the original signers of the petition that resulted in Briggs vs. Elliott, one of five cases that was consolidated into Brown v. Board of Education, which led to desegregation of public schools nationwide.

ed as a “Center of Excellence” by the National Council of Teachers of English. The school district was also featured in a South Carolina Educational Television documentary entitled “Public Education: A Success Story,” Newsweek Magazine and the Chicago Tribune. After his retirement as superintendent in 1988, Ramsey was voted onto Clarendon County Council, serving a total of three four-year terms. “Dr. Ramsey was always a true gentleman,” said Clarendon County Council Chairman Dwight Stewart. “When he disagreed on an issue, he disagreed in an agreeable manner. He was a good steward of the taxpayers dollars and a man of unquestionable integrity.” Clarendon County Councilman A.C. English served on the Clarendon 2 Board of Trustees when Ramsey was superintendent. “Dr. Ramsey was a real asset to our schools,” English said. “He came during a difficult time and left us with a very strong school district. He was very bright and extremely dedicated to his work.” Former principal, assistant principal and coach, Mike Shorter served under Ramsey for many years. “Dr. Ramsey was very devoted to Clarendon 2, his family and his faith,” Shorter said. “He treated everyone the same way. He only judged you on your actions and was a very hands-on person. He set an example for everyone to follow.” Shorter said he remembers that Ramsey would even attempt to mop up floors after sporting events. “He would set high goals for his employees and demanded the best from them,” he said. Georgia Mance remembered Ramsey as a kindhearted and understanding person. Mance’s late husband, Kenneth E. Mance, served as principal of Manning Junior High School while Ramsey was superintendent. “He was a very friendly person who would always inquire

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PETITION FROM PAGE A6 Many were fired from their jobs, sharecroppers lost their land, and some individuals were intimidated and threatened with their lives. “As a teenager at the time, I and other students did not realize the seriousness of those times,” she said. “We did not understand all of it to be afraid.” Rivers’ father was one of the few who was able to keep his job as a custodian at the local public school. He was also a blacksmith and owned a small farm. Her sister and brother-inlaw were fired from their jobs at Scott’s Branch High School for signing the petition. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court came down with the unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of Education stating that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal,” paving the way for integration.

start the tribal employment rights office. At the CIA, she was assigned to recruit Native Americans for the agency. In 1995, Rivers came back home to a town that was different from the one she had left 40 years earlier, but in a way, still the same quiet and friendly place she had left. “We’ve come an extremely long way from the time of segregation,” she said. “My hope is that young people today learn the history that was made right here in Summerton and the sacrifices that were made. They are walking on the shoulders of giants whose legacy should not be forgotten.”

One year later, in May 1955, Rivers graduated from high school. The day after graduation, she hopped on a bus to Washington, D.C., to pursue career opportunities in the nation’s capital. Rivers moved in with her brother, Nathaniel, in Washington, D.C., and attended Temple Business School, where she enrolled in typing and shorthand courses. She received a job with the federal government, while also taking college courses. She received a bachelor’s degree in special education and reading from the University of the District of Columbia, and made the district her home for 40 years. Rivers worked in many jobs in the federal sector during her career, including Department of Labor, Department of Commerce, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the CIA. At the EEOC, she served as the chief of state and local programs and helped

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

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Pets of the Week Tiger is an 11-month-old male domestic medium-hair black and white tabby kitten. He is current on his shots, has been neutered and tested negative for feline leukemia. Even though he has a masculine name, he’s a cuddle bug. Tiger’s adoption fee is $50 with an approved application.

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Brandy is a 3½-year-old female hound mix weighing around 53 pounds. She is current on all her shots, has been spayed and tested positive for heart worms. Brandy has been at the shelter for about three years. She doesn’t care for cats but gets along with most dogs. She’s a little shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she opens up. She is good on a leash and requires a fenced yard. Her adoption fee is $125 with an approved application. Get preapproved by submitting a application at www.ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com. Stop by to see Tiger, Brandy and their friends on Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301), which has numerous pets available for adoption. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol. webs.com and www.ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com.

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RAMSEY FROM PAGE A6 on how you and your family was doing,” Mance said. “He was one of those people who would really take the time to listen and talk to you.” Ramsey was also ordained as a deacon and licensed to preach. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Manning First Baptist Church, 49 W. Boyce St., Manning, with the Rev. John C. Black officiating. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Cedar Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery, 1045 Cooley Bridge Road, Belton. Memorials may be made to Charis 4 Haiti, 3015 E. New York St., A2-295, Aurora, Illinois 60504 or to the Carl B. Ramsey, Jr. Scholarship Fund, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71998. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 4352179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org — Konstantin Vengerowsky

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CBS drama ‘Training Day’ is dreadful, pretentious BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Judd Hirsch (“Taxi,” “Numbers”) returns in “Superior Donuts” (8:30 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). He’s Arthur, the cranky, older and perhaps wiser owner of the shop in the show’s title who takes a chance on brash young employee Franco (Jermaine Fowler), a kid from “the street.” At a time of so many television choices, CBS reaches back four decades to essentially re-create “Chico and the Man.” Set in a rapidly gentrifying part of Chicago, the donut shop is seen as the last vestige of a vanishing community. Franco tries to help popularize the shop with social media, poetry slams and other methods Arthur only dimly understands. Katey Sagal plays a policewoman all but raised in the store. David Koechner is an unemployed regular who’s so oldschool, he still uses a fax machine. Hirsch can still deliver zingers, even ancient ones, with great timing. Fowler more than holds his own with the old pro. “Donuts” will air on Mondays, beginning Feb. 6. • Because CBS shows are the most watched, often by an older audience who enjoys “traditional” TV viewing, people tend to think of them as “normal” and overlook the fact that CBS shows (“Criminal Minds,” “Stalker”) can also be the most violent and depraved. Not to give too much away, but at least six police officers are machine-gunned to death in the pilot episode of “Training Day” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14), starring Bill Paxton and Justin Cornwell. And that’s just a small part of the on-screen carnage.

As a rogue cop under investigation, Paxton delivers unending drivel about how he plays the “game” on the “dark side of the mirror.” “Training Day” is a dreadful and pretentious Jerry Bruckheimer production that should suffer the fate of other recent series based on popular movies, including “Frequency,” “Limitless” and “Rush Hour.” • Set in the DC Universe of comic book heroes, “Powerless” (8:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) takes a cheeky look at a world where people have grown weary of superhero mayhem. Vanessa Hudgens stars as Emily Locke, a small-town girl eager to run Wayne Security, a tech company that develops devices to protect people from superhero-related damage. “Powerless” basically boils down to an arch workplace comedy, not unlike “Superstore,” where glib millennials take an eye-rolling approach to authority, in the persons of Emily and her superior, the incompetent Van Wayne (Alan Tudyk), name-dropping cousin to Bruce. Forgettable at best.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Cuba Gooding Jr. visits “Inside the Actors Studio” (8 p.m., Bravo, TV-PG). • “30 for 30” (9 p.m., ESPN) presents “This Was the XFL,” recalling a failed media sports hybrid blending pro wrestling pyrotechnics and professional football. • Facts emerge about Jason on “Riverdale” (9 p.m., CW, TV14). • Rayna and Deacon need tighter security on “Nashville” (9 p.m., CMT, TV-PG).

“Chicago Med” (9 p.m., NBC, TV14) * David Arquette plays host on “My Kitchen Rules” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Matt’s best man on “Life in Pieces” (9:30 p.m., CBS, TV-14). LATE NIGHT

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Justin Cornwell, left, stars as Kyle Craig and Bill Paxton as Frank Rourke in the crime drama “Training Day,” premiering at 10 p.m. today on CBS. • Flashbacks reveal the lengths Olivia will go on “Scandal” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • A killer trades in contagion on “The Blacklist” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • “A Groundhog Day Story” (10 p.m., Animal Planet) profiles the famous Punxsutawney prognosticator and his entourage. • Annalise adjusts on “How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • New challenges on “Colony” (10 p.m., USA, TV-14). • Arranged marriages on “Portlandia” (10 p.m., IFC, TV14). • Chip’s arrest forces Christine to change her plans on “Baskets” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA).

“Superstore” (8 p.m., NBC, TV14) * The knives come out on “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14) * Lily plays the long game on “Supernatural” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Dosed snacks on “Mom” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * A girl’s mysterious symptoms on

Ken Jeong, Colin Hanks and Bishop Briggs appear on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton and Maren Morris are booked on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Kristen Stewart, Dan Rather and Big Sean on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Charlie Weber appears on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Leslie Mann, Jeff Perry and Alex Guarnaschelli visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Mindy Kaling and Bill Paxton appear on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS). Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate

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The Campbell’s Soup Friends’ Lunch Group visits a historic cemetery. The group goes on excursions in the nearby area and historic parts of South Carolina.

SOUP FROM PAGE A1 in 1965, making it a huge force of employment. Despite the name, Campbell’s in Sumter was mostly known for its TV dinners because most of the plant’s operation dealt with chicken processing for the dinners. In 1991, the plant’s ownership switched to Gold Kist, a chicken production company. The plant has been owned by Pilgrim’s Pride, a chicken production company, since the Pilgrim’s Pride-Gold Kist merger in 2006. Always carrying a torch of friendship, Godwin would make birthday and anniversary cards for the employees during her spare time when she worked at Campbell’s. Because of that selfless act, Godwin was awarded employee of the month in 1985. “It’s worth just keeping up with friends,” Godwin said. The gatherings don’t stop at lunch. Godwin regularly organizes historical trips and fun tours across Sumter and South Carolina for the group. They’ve visited Charleston Tea Plantation, Shaw Air Force Base and have even toured the alma mater. “I want to create interest for them, not just eat lunch and get up and go,” she said. Godwin started to give away door prizes and now invites a guest speaker to every lunch. Godwin said that some of the members have died, moved away or have gone off to nursing homes. But at the 20-year reunion, 96 members were present. That’s a record, Godwin said. And even if they don’t come to the monthly meetings, Godwin is still flexing her artistic hand and sending out birthday cards. “Kathy’s such a faithful lady; she’s the glue that keeps us together,” Louise Choice said. Choice worked at Campbell’s from start to finish, 25 years, then went on to work at Gold Kist until she retired.

Choice said her co-workers were like family and hoped all of them would continue to work at Gold Kist when the company turned over; however, only about half did. “You gotta do your job, but if you’re fast, you can talk, and I talked to everyone,” said Choice, who worked on the production line. A regular at the Golden Corral monthly meetups and to the excursions that Godwin organizes, Choice said she’s always happy to see her former co-workers. “The ones we get to see every six months or so, we’re so excited that they come when they can,” Choice said. Campbell’s was a popular place to work in its heyday. With dozens of departments and hundreds of workers, even Godwin doesn’t remember everyone’s names. This year the group plans to host more than 90 former co-workers. Godwin has reserved a room and has even prepared name tags. “I remember everyone’s faces but not everyone’s name,” Godwin said. The number of workers didn’t limit the power of friendship at Campbell’s. Ada Atkinson, 73, said “you would feel a closeness with everyone you worked with in every area.” Atkinson worked for Campbell’s for 20 years, staying on with Gold Kist and Pilgrim’s Pride for 40 years until her retirement. Atkinson loved Campbell’s to the very end, even after getting tennis elbow from pulling the chickens down when she worked in the production area. “I dream about it every night, even though I don’t work there anymore,” Atkinson said. “In fact, I dreamt about working there last night. It was a wonderful place to work. “Nobody would leave; that’s why we all became friends.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of angry liberals packed the icy sidewalk outside Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer’s Brooklyn apartment. They mocked him with signs like “Grow a spine, Chuck!” and “Chuck’s a chicken.” And they chanted, “Filibuster everything!” Such is the bind Schumer finds himself in as he emerges as the leader of the anti-Trump resistance on Capitol Hill. The Senate minority leader is not only ridiculed and insulted by President Donald Trump but is also under fire from many of his own constituents, who complain that he is not fighting hard enough against the president. “He has to champion the resistance or he has to get out of the way!” shouted 39-year-old Hae-Lin Choi, one of the leaders of the protest Tuesday night. The fourth-term senator has irked many New Yorkers by supporting three of the president’s early Cabinet selections. Schumer has since vowed to oppose at least eight of Trump’s Cabinet picks, including would-be Attorney General Jeff Sessions. “Our values are what matters to us. These Cabinet nominees almost to a person, many of them, certainly the big eight, are against our values,” Schumer told reporters this week. While the demonstrators who crowded into Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza acknowledged that the senator’s stand against Trump’s ban on travelers from seven majority-Muslim countries, and his opposition to the president’s Supreme Court pick, are a step in the right direction, they said they are still not satisfied. Trump first mocked the 66-year-old senator as the Democrats’ “head clown” during the fight over Obamacare. This week, the president branded him “Fake Tears Chuck Schumer” after the senator got choked up while denouncing the president’s immigration order. “I’m going to ask him who was his acting coach,” Trump said. Asked about Trump’s insult, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Wednesday:

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A woman holds a sign referring to the votes of Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer during the second in a series of “Resist Trump Tuesdays,” on Tuesday in New York at Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza, blocks from the senator’s New York city residence. “Chuck Schumer is not innocent in this. There’s a lot of comments he’s made. At some point, Chuck Schumer needs to be held accountable for his actions and his words.” At the same time, some of the protesters outside Schumer’s apartment in Park Slope said his close ties to the political establishment make it difficult for them to trust him. Choi called Schumer “as corporate a Democrat as they come” — “bought and paid for by Goldman Sachs.” Another protest organizer, Elizabeth Zeldin, said she was “horrified” by Schumer’s early support for Trump’s Cabinet. “I’m very concerned that he is saying the right thing now and is once again going to go back into deal-making mode with the Trump administration,” she said. “This is going to be a really tough, long fight ahead, and he can’t regress.”

ROADS FROM PAGE A1 She said she would like to improve highway safety with a two-pronged approach. “One, help the driver stay on the road,” she said. That would include rumble strips, more guard rails, signage and striping. Second, she said, she would like to help drivers recover if they leave the road by building wider shoulders and removing obstacles. She said she would like to target the state’s safety program to the mostly rural 2,000 miles, or 5 percent, of the state highways, which account for 30 percent of the

state’s serious accidents. Hall said that currently, only 17 percent of paved roads under state care are classified as “good.” “We have simply waited much too long,” she said. “We should be investing $900 million annually just on pavement.” Over the last five years the state has seen a significant decline in pavement conditions Hall said.

“We forecast it will take 10 years to recover the damage in the last five years,” she said. She said the state is blessed with a growing economy, but it has not been able to keep up with the growth. “The average South Carolinian spends an average of 30 hours stuck in traffic,” she said. She also decried that other than for Interstate highways, the state does not have a road widening program.

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COMMENTARY

The first firestorm

hat hysterical reaction to the travel ban announced Friday is a portent of what is to come if President Donald Trump carries out the mandate given to him by those who elected him. The travel ban bars refugees for 120 days. From Syria, refugees are banned indefinitely. And a 90-day ban has been imposed on travel here from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen. Was that weekend-long primal scream really justified? As of Monday, no one was being detained at a U.S. airport. Yet the shrieking had not stopped. All five stories on page one of Monday’s Washington Post were about the abomination. The New York Times’ editorial, ‘’Trashing American Ideals and Security,’’ called it bigoted, cowardly, xenophobic, Islamophobic, un-American, unrighteous. This ban, went the weekend wail, is the ‘’Muslim ban’’ of the Trump campaign. But how so, when not one of the six largest Muslim countries — Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Turkey — was on the list? Missing also were three-dozen other Muslim countries. Of the seven countries facing a 90-day ban, three are U.S.-designated state sponsors of terror, and the other four are war zones. Clearly, this is about homeland security, not religious discrimination. The criterion for being included in the travel ban appears to be that these places are the more likely breeding grounds for terrorists. Yet there are lessons for the Trump White House in the media-stoked panic and outrage at the end of his first week in office. First, Steve Bannon’s observation that the media are ‘’the opposition party,’’ is obviously on target. While Sen. Chuck Schumer was crying on camera that the ban was ‘’un-American,’’ the media were into the more serious business of stampeding and driving the protesters. A second lesson is one every White House learns. Before a major decision is announced, if possible, get everyone’s input and everyone on board to provide what Pat Moynihan called the ‘’second and third echelons of advocacy.’’ Those left out tend to leak. A third lesson Trump should learn is that the establishment he routed and the city he humiliated are out to break him as they broke LBJ on Vietnam, Nixon on Watergate, and almost broke Reagan on the Iran-Contra affair. While the establishment may no longer be capable of inspiring and leading the nation, so detested is it, it has not lost its appetite or its ability to break and bring down presidents. And Trump is vulnerable, not only because he is an envied outsider who seized the highest prize politics has on offer, but because his agenda would cancel out that of the elites. They believe in open bor-

ders, free trade, globalization. Trump believes in securing the Southern border, bringing U.S. Pat industry Buchanan home, economic nationalism, ‘’America First.’’ They want endless immigration from the Third World to remake America into the polyglot ‘’universal nation’’ of Ben Wattenberg’s utopian vision. Trump’s followers want back the America they knew. Our foreign policy elites see democratization as a vocation and an autocratic Russia as an implacable enemy. Trump instead sees Moscow as a potential ally against real enemies like alQaida and ISIS. There is another reason for the reflexive howl at Trump’s travel ban. The establishment views it, probably correctly, as the first move toward a new immigration policy, built on pre1965 foundations, and rooted in a preference for Western-Christian immigrants first. When the Times rages that ‘’American ideals’’ or ‘’traditional American values’’ are under attack by Trump, what they really mean is that their ideology and agenda are threatened by Trump. We are headed for a series of collisions and crises, and what has happened in Europe will likely happen here. As the Third World invasion and growing Islamization of the Old Continent -- which the EU has proven unable to stop -- has discredited centrist parties and continuously fed a populist-nationalist uprising there, so may it here also. And Trump not only appears to have no desire to yield to his enemies in politics and the media, he has no choice, as he is now the personification of a surging Middle American counterrevolution. Undeniably, there are great numbers of Americans who agree with the libels the Times showered on Trump and, by extension, his backers whom Hillary Clinton designated ‘’the racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic … deplorables.’’ But by whatever slurs they are called, Middle Americans seem prepared to fight. And history shows that such people do not calmly accept the loss of what is most precious to them -- the country they grew up in, the country they love. They have turned to Trump to lead them. Why should he not, having been raised up by them, and knowing in his own heart what the establishment and the media think of him and would do to him? Ten days in, and already it is ‘’Game On!’’ Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of the new book ‘’The Greatest Comeback: How Richard Nixon Rose From Defeat to Create the New Majority.’’ © 2017 creators.com

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NOTABLE & QUOTABLE

Liberals should support Gorsuch and everybody should Resist the Reload Neal K. Katyal, an acting solicitor general in the Obama administration, explains “Why Liberals Should Back Neil Gorsuch.” Read it online at www.nytimes.com: I am hard-pressed to think of one thing President Trump has done right in the last 11 days since his inauguration. Until Tuesday, when he nominated an extraordinary judge and man, Neil Gorsuch, to be a justice on the Supreme Court. The nomination comes at a fraught moment. The new administration’s executive actions on immigration have led to chaos everywhere from the nation’s airports to the Department of Justice. They have raised justified concern about whether the new administration will follow the law. More than ever, public confidence in our system of government depends on the impartiality and independence of the courts. I have no doubt that if confirmed, Judge Gorsuch would help to restore confidence in the rule of law. His years on the bench reveal a commitment to judicial independence — a record that should give the American people confidence that he will not compromise principle to favor the president who appointed him. Last week, The Denver Post encouraged the president to nominate Judge Gorsuch in part because “a justice who does his best to interpret the Constitution or statute and apply the law of the land without prejudice could go far to restore

faith in the highest court of the land.” I couldn’t agree more. Right about now, the public could use some reassurance that no matter how chaotic our politics become, the members of the Supreme Court will uphold the oath they must take: to “administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich.” I am confident Neil Gorsuch will live up to that promise. ••• According to a Jan. 30 report by CBS News, an Iraqi general was barred from U.S. BAGHDAD — Gen. Talib al Kenani commands the elite American-trained counter terrorist forces that have been leading the fight against ISIS for two years. “I’m a four star general, and I’m banned from entering the U.S.?” he said. His family was relocated to the U.S. for their safety, and he’d had plans to see them next week, until he was told not to bother. “I have been fighting terrorism for 13 years and winning,” he said. “Now my kids are now asking if I’m a terrorist?” … “This ban needs to be reviewed,” Kenani said. “We thought we were partners with our American friends, and now we realize that we’re just considered terrorists.” ••• In “Take Back Your Brain From Social Media,” The Wall Street Journal’s Geoffrey Fowler writes, “Mind-

lessly checking Facebook makes you an awful lot like a lab rat.” You probably remember the rat that habitually presses a lever hoping for a pellet. It’s never sure when a reward will come, so it’s compelled to just keep pressing. When you check your phone, your brain gets its own little zing: Someone might be talking about you on Facebook! No? Reload. Maybe Donald Trump tweeted again! Reload. Maybe your Instagram got a heart! Reload. Reload. Reload. But you’re no rat. Human brains are able to ignore rewards and resist the clever ways apps hijack our brains, if we learn a few coping skills. Are Facebook or Twitter “addictions”? Though the emerging scientific research on social media doesn’t agree on that term, the evidence that we aren’t coping well is on display at dinner tables where everyone is staring at screens — and even at crosswalks, where distracted pedestrians walk into traffic. Don’t just blame the millennials. A new Nielsen study found Americans age 35 to 49 spend nearly seven hours a week on social media, more than younger generations. (Psychologists agree that) what you need are skills to manage social media as a part of your life. Notable & Quotable is compiled by Graham Osteen. Contact him at graham@ theitem.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR WRITER THANKS TRUMP FOR PROTECTING AMERICA WITH IMMIGRATION FREEZE Thank you, President Trump, for caring enough to protect America. You had to make a tough decision and you made it. I cannot understand why so many Americans are so blind to this. Have they forgotten 9/11 so soon? How about San Antonio? American blood was poured out in San Bernardino, too, but now I hear California has filed a lawsuit against the President. Stupid is as stupid does. Thank you, President Trump, for caring for my family. It seems so many so-called patriots cherish their selfish opinions and immigrant terrorists more than keeping my family and millions of others safe. Listen, if you hate your fellow Americans and love immigrant murderers so much, go live with them. Please, go ahead, move to one of the seven countries included in the travel ban or move to Canada with the other cowards. America does not need you or want you. You have no idea about the true price of freedom. You just want to blab your ignorant propaganda, so

do it elsewhere. Thank you, President Trump, for trying to keep the war against murderous terrorists on foreign shores. As a vet, I went to those shores several times so the terrorists would not come here. I know of no vet who has looked in the eyes of the Taliban or ISIS, and have faced death for their country, who protests your action. The only protesters I know of are those who have paid no price for freedom, have sucked up all of America’s blessings and have big mouths that have never backed up their words, including the Hollywood establishment. I find it odd that ISIS would gladly blow up Hollywood, if they could, for they see Hollywood displaying all the decadence and immorality of America on the movie screen, and it’s true. Yet, Hollywood is the first to speak out. Is there greater evidence that stupid is as stupid does? I get it, President Trump, this is not about Islam. I have many Muslim friends, too. It’s about keeping America safe for 90 days until we can be sure. Thank you. RON UNDERWOOD Dalzell

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AROUND TOWN Cost is $25 per person The Sumter Branch NAACP (must be 21 years or older) will hold a community meetSumter Branch NAACP to hold communiand all proceeds benefit ing at 6 p.m. today at Trinity meeting the Sumter SPCA. Call (803) ty Missionary Baptist 773-9292. Church, 155 Wall St. Dr. J. Frank will speak. Adults, did you attend Catholic school in Sumter? All forThe Campbell Soup friends mer St. Joseph, St. Jude, St. lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. Anne, Sumter Catholic and St. Francis Xavier students 4, at Golden Corral. All forare invited to an adult mer Campbell Soup emmeet and greet from 2 to 5 ployees are invited to p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, in the share their memories as we celebrate our 25th anni- Iris Room at Central Carolina Health Sciences Center, versary. 133 S. Main St., Sumter. ReThe Goodwill Cultural Center freshments will be served. will host internationally known musician and perform- Please R.S.V.P to catholicschoolsofsumter@gmail. er Ezra Brown at 4 p.m. on com or the St. Anne and St. Saturday, Feb. 4, at 221 N. Jude Catholic School office Brick Church Road, Mayesville. Admission is free. Do- at (803) 775-3632. The Sumter Branch NAACP’s nations appreciated. Light annual black history program refreshments will be will be held at 5 p.m. on served. For further information, call Bill Remmes at Sunday, Feb. 26, at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, (803) 495-8225. 155 Wall St. The Rev. NapoThe Sumter Benedict Alumni leon A. Bradford will speak. Club will meet at 6 p.m. on The 17th Annual Cavalier Monday, Feb. 6, at the Pride Auction will be held on North HOPE Center. Call Saturday, March 18, at RobShirley M. Blassingame at ert E. Lee Academy in Bish(803) 506-4019 for further opville. Food will be served details. from 5 to 7 p.m. Bidding The Sumter SPCA Valentine Dance will be held from 7 to will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the first table closing at 7 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. p.m. Tickets are $15 in ad11, at the Elaine D. Korn vance or $20 at the door. Memorial Center, 1100 S. Call the school office at Guignard Drive. Music will (803) 484-5532 for more inbe provided by Terence Lonon & the Untouchables. formation.

DAILY PLANNER

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll find it EUGENIA LAST difficult to settle down, jumping from one thing to another with little thought. Concentrate on what you want to accomplish and you will avoid chaos and emotional mishaps. Discipline and patience will be required.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Choose to use your charm to get what you want. Don’t hesitate to demonstrate what you have to offer. Keep close tabs on your health. Too much food and too little exercise will leave you in a vulnerable position during flu season. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll be torn between what you should do and what you want to do. Take care of your own business first and you’ll avoid complaints and being criticized. A change in the way you do things will spark controversy as well as change. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Step aside if someone wants to argue with you. You don’t have to reciprocate. Instead, look for new ways to be more efficient. Don’t let your emotions sweep you into someone else’s affairs. Meddling will turn out poorly. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll experience an emotional revelation. Listen to what your heart tells you and make personal changes that will encourage you to develop a talent or idea you have. Hard work and strong beliefs will lead to new beginnings. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can be charming if you want something, but you can also expect someone to use emotional pleas to even up the score. Brush up on your chess game before you enter into a battle of the wits with

someone just as clever as you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you plan carefully, you will be able to come up with a way to please everyone, including yourself. Altering your routine will prove beneficial in more ways than one. If you are accommodating, you will get your way in the end. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Embrace the unusual and search for unique ways to move forward personally. Check out different cultures and places that offer a routine that fits your mentality. Stretch your imagination and associate with people who share your creative preferences.

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NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

Sumter’s magnificent seven

DENNIS BRUNSON / THE SUMTER ITEM

Sumter High School had seven football players sign to play collegiately on Wednesday – National Signing Day – the first day players can sign. The players who signed are seated, left to right, Richburg Canty, Jahkeem Green, Kenjae Rose, Khalil Moore, Raymond Johnson, Pressley Harvin and Rodney Pitts.

Gamecock football players Harvin, Canty, Green, Johnson, Moore, Pitts and Rose all put pen to paper on National Signing Day BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com There was a long line of tables set up in the mini gymnasium at Sumter High School on Wednesday, seven of them to be exact. Milling around with SHS coaches and administrators were family members and friends of Richburg Canty, Jakheem Green, Pressley Harvin,

Raymond Johnson, Khalil Moore, Rodney Pitts and Kenjae Rose. They were there to watch the Gamecock football players make official where they planned to play football at on the collegiate level on National Signing Day. Taking it all in was Gamecock football head coach Mark Barnes. “This is what it’s all about, to get to see these players get the chance to move on to college and have their edu-

cations paid for,” Barnes said. “They’re getting the opportunity to do something that can change their lives and the lives of their family. “This means a lot more than winning football games.” Harvin, rated by many as the No. 1 punter in the country, was the most high profile signee, signing with Georgia Tech. Johnson, a defensive end, was an-

other Football Bowl Subdivision signee, inking with Georgia Southern. Moore, an offensive lineman, signed with South Carolina State, a Football Championship Subdivision school. Canty, Pitts and Rose signed with NCAA Division II schools. Canty, a defensive end, signed with Lenoir-Rhyne

SEE SEVEN, PAGE B3

Tigers add 15, including WR, QB & coach’s son

Muschamp, USC focus on defense

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

South Carolina State University, on National Signing Day. “Coach Pough’s reputation definitely precedes him,” Farmer said. “He (Brown) has got a lot of pressure because every kid I’ve sent there has

COLUMBIA — After South Carolina gave up 102 points in its final two games, coach Will Muschamp went searching for people to lower than number. He believes he got a group to do that on Wednesday, with 14 of the Gamecocks 24 signees coming on defense. One of the best parts for Muschamp: No surprises. “It’s a pretty MUSCHAMP uneventful signing day, which we needed,” Muschamp said Wednesday. That starts with 5-foot-9 cornerback Jamyest Williams, who turned down a strong push from Georgia — Williams is from Athens — to stick with the Gamecocks. The program also won a signing day battle with Virginia Tech to hold onto defensive end-linebacker Brad Johnson. Williams thought South Carolina was a stronger fit for him and would give him a chance to grow more than staying near home. Top 25 Class: Yes. Best in class: Jamyest Williams, is rated the country’s eighth best cornerback and should bring a fiery spirit to a position of need. Best of the rest: WRs OrTre Smith and Shi Smith are young, tall standouts who should add to South Carolina’s offense, which already featured prominent freshmen in QB Jake Bentley and RB Rico Dowdle. Late addition: Aaron Sterling, a one-time Alabama defensive end commitment, picked South

SEE BROWN, PAGE B3

SEE USC, PAGE B3

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is happy with his newest group of football players. He’s even happier with his program’s reach has spread outside the Southeast. The Tigers group of 15 includes quarterback Hunter Johnson from Indiana and offensive linemen from HIGGINS New York and Ohio, areas the national champions don’t usually pull people from. Swinney said Wednesday that he is “really excited about the brand and how the reach has really grown for us, Swinney said Wednesday. Offensive lineman Matt Bockhorst from Cincinnati was Clemson first Ohio recruit in six years. Noah DeHond, another offensive lineman, is from Rochester, New York, and considered Alabama before joining the Tigers. Swinney even got a surprise, mid-media session visit from returned defensive end Christian Wilkins. The junior-to-be did the same thing a year ago and the Tigers went on to win the national title. “Just a little deja vu,” Wilkins said while hugging Swinney. Top 25 Class: Yes Best in class: Tee Higgins, WR, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. With two-time, 1,000-yard receiver Mike Williams off to the NFL, the Tigers were in need of a tall, lanky playmaker on

SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

JUSTIN DRIGGERS / THE SUMTER ITEM

Crestwood High School wide receiver Julius Pearson, left, and defensive tackle Kevin Sharper each signed with their respective colleges on Wednesday at the school during National Signing Day. Pearson is headed to Limestone College in Gaffney while Sharper is off to Highland Community College in Kansas.

GSU’s loss is Saints’ gain with Crestwood’s Pearson BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com It was not the type of Christmas surprise Julius Pearson was hoping for. After a lengthy commitment to Georgia State, incoming Panthers head coach and former University of South Carolina assistant Shawn Elliott

called the Crestwood High standout one December afternoon. The conversation was to let Pearson know that his scholarship offer had been rescinded with just over a month to go before National Signing Day. “It hurt me a lot, but at the same time, nothing is guaranteed,” Pearson

said. “You can’t take anything for granted. I just had to maintain my focus and move on to the next (college).” That turned out to be Limestone College, an NCAA Division II school in Gaffney whose program is entering just its

SEE PEARSON, PAGE B3

Eagles’ Brown headed to S.C. State BY EDDIE LITAKER Special To The Sumter Item SUMMERTON – Scott’s Branch High School football head coach Wayne Farmer went through the recruiting process with Buddy Pough, then a defensive coordinator at what was then known as South Carolina State

College. On Wednesday, Farmer watched as one of his BROWN own, Andre Brown Jr., signed to play for Farmer’s former college coach, now the head coach at

SPORTS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017

SCOREBOARD

Atlanta at Houston, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

TV, RADIO TODAY

6:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dubai Desert Classic First Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Phoenix Open First Round from Scottsdale, Ariz. (GOLF). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Michigan State at Nebraska (ESPN). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Memphis at South Florida (ESPNEWS). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Missouri at Florida (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Bryant at Mount St. Mary’s (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Georgia Tech at Virginia (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: South Carolina at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). 7 p.m. – International Tennis: Davis Cup Match from Melbourne, Australia – Australia vs. Czech Republic (TENNIS). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: James Madison at Elon (TIME WARNER 1250). 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: New York Rangers at Buffalo (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Sammy Vasquez vs. Luis Collazo in a Welterweight Bout and Yordenis Ugas vs. Levan Ghvamichava in a Welterweight Bout from Tunica, Miss. (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Atlanta at Houston (TNT). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Arizona at Oregon State (ESPN2). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Belmont at Murray State (ESPNU). 9 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Mississippi State at Auburn (SEC NETWORK). 9:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Stephen F. Austin at Sam Houston State (TIME WARNER 1250). 10 p.m. – College Basketball: Alabama-Birmingham at Texas-El Paso (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Golden State at Los Angeles Clippers (TNT). 11 p.m. – College Basketball: Gonzaga at Brigham Young (ESPN2). 11 p.m. – College Basketball: St. Mary’s (Calif.) at Pacific (ESPNU). 11 p.m. – College Basketball: Arizona State at Oregon (FOX SPORTS 1). 2:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dubai Desert Classic Second Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF).

MEN’S TOP 25 SCHEDULE TODAY’S GAMES

(1) Gonzaga at BYU, 11 p.m. (5) Arizona at Oregon State, 9 p.m. (13) Oregon vs. Arizona State, 11 p.m. (18) Saint Mary’s at Pacific, 11 p.m. (24) Florida vs. Missouri, 7 p.m. (1) Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara, 11 p.m. (2) Baylor vs. Kansas State, 3 p.m. (3) Kansas vs. Iowa State, 2 p.m. (4) Villanova vs. St. John’s, 8 p.m. (5) Arizona at (13) Oregon, 4 p.m. (6) Louisville at Boston College, 3 p.m. (7) West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State, 5 p.m. (8) Kentucky at (24) Florida, 8:15 p.m. (9) Virginia at Syracuse, Noon (11) UCLA at Washington, 10:30 p.m. (12) North Carolina vs. (20) Notre Dame, 6 p.m. (14) Cincinnati vs. UConn, 4 p.m. (17) Maryland vs. (23) Purdue, Noon (18) Saint Mary’s at San Diego, 7 p.m. (19) South Carolina vs. Georgia, 2 p.m. (21) Duke vs. Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. (22) Creighton vs. Xavier, 3 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

(10) Wisconsin vs. Indiana, 1 p.m. (15) Florida State vs. Clemson, 12:30 p.m.

NFL PLAYOFFS The Associated Press WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS

Houston 27, Oakland 14 Seattle 26, Detroit 6 Pittsburgh 30, Miami 12 Green Bay 38, N.Y. Giants 13

Atlanta 44, Green Bay 21 New England 36, Pittsburgh 17

PRO BOWL

Sunday, Jan. 29 At Orlando, Fla. AFC 20, NFC 13

SUPER BOWL LI

Sunday At Houston Atlanta vs. New England, 6:30 p.m. (FOX)

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press ATLANTIC DIVISION W 30 30 21 18 9

L 18 19 29 29 39

Pct .625 .612 .420 .383 .188

GB — ½ 10 11½ 21

W 28 28 23 19 19

L 20 20 26 30 31

Pct .583 .583 .469 .388 .380

GB — — 5½ 9½ 10

W 32 25 24 21 21

L 15 22 25 26 27

Pct .681 .532 .490 .447 .438

GB — 7 9 11 11½

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W 37 36 29 19 18

L 11 16 21 30 30

Pct .771 .692 .580 .388 .375

GB — 3 9 18½ 19

W 30 28 21 22 19

L 19 21 26 28 29

Pct .612 .571 .447 .440 .396

GB — 2 8 8½ 10½

W 41 30 19 17 15

L 7 18 30 34 33

Pct .854 .625 .388 .333 .313

GB — 11 22½ 25½ 26

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 108, New Orleans 106, OT Washington 117, New York 101 Houston 105, Sacramento 83 San Antonio 108, Oklahoma City 94 Portland 115, Charlotte 98 L.A. Lakers 120, Denver 116

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Indiana at Orlando, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. New York at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Memphis at Denver, 9 p.m. Milwaukee at Utah, 9 p.m. Chicago at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Charlotte at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

L OT Pts GF GA 14 7 67 155 127 16 6 58 132 129 21 6 58 135 138 16 9 55 148 139 19 10 54 122 142 23 6 50 139 150 20 9 49 120 141 21 9 49 126 148 L OT Pts GF GA 11 6 72 162 109 12 4 70 166 118 13 5 67 176 143 18 1 63 171 135 20 6 56 141 160 17 9 53 139 138 20 7 51 131 141 21 9 51 117 147

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION Minnesota Chicago Nashville St. Louis Dallas Winnipeg Colorado PACIFIC DIVISION

GP 49 52 50 50 51 53 47

W 33 30 24 24 21 24 13

L OT Pts GF GA 11 5 71 165 111 17 5 65 143 135 18 8 56 140 134 21 5 53 141 157 20 10 52 141 160 25 4 52 155 164 32 2 28 94 161 GF GA 138 117 138 130 154 137 126 123 134 149 119 140 110 155 point for

Columbus 6, N.Y. Rangers 4 Carolina 5, Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 2 N.Y. Islanders 3, Washington 2 New Jersey 4, Detroit 3 Boston 4, Tampa Bay 3 Montreal 5, Buffalo 2 Florida 6, Ottawa 5 Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 3 Dallas 6, Toronto 3 Minnesota 5, Edmonton 2 Los Angeles 3, Arizona 2 Anaheim 5, Colorado 1 San Jose 3, Chicago 1

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Boston at Washington, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Calgary, 10 p.m. Colorado at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Nashville, 8 p.m. Winnipeg at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Toronto at St. Louis, 9 p.m. Chicago at Arizona, 9 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Los Angeles at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Washington at Montreal, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Colorado, 3 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Columbus, 7 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Chicago at Dallas, 8 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Arizona at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS By The Associated Press BASEBALL

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Golden State L.A. Clippers Sacramento L.A. Lakers Phoenix

GP W Montreal 51 30 Ottawa 48 26 Boston 53 26 Toronto 48 23 Florida 51 22 Tampa Bay 51 22 Buffalo 49 20 Detroit 50 20 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W Washington 50 33 Columbus 49 33 Pittsburgh 49 31 N.Y. Rangers 50 31 Philadelphia 51 25 N.Y. Islanders 48 22 Carolina 49 22 New Jersey 51 21

SATURDAY’S GAMES

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Utah Oklahoma City Denver Portland Minnesota PACIFIC DIVISION

ATLANTIC DIVISION

SPORTS ITEMS

Holmes lifts Clemson to 74-62 win over GT CLEMSON — Avry Holmes had 18 points off four 3-pointers and Shelton Mitchell made six foul shots in the final minute as Clemson held off Georgia Tech 74-62 on Wednesday night. The Tigers (13-8, 3-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) looked like they had this one wrapped up early with a 55-34 lead on Elijah Thomas’ basket with 9:14 to play. But the Yellow Jackets (13-9, 5-5) rallied down the stretch to cut the large lead to 65-58 HOLMES with 2:14 to go. Georgia Tech, though, could get no closer as the cold-shooting team missed the three shots it took the rest of the way to lose its 12th straight road game in the series — Clemson’s longest home win streak against any ACC opponent. Mitchell ended with 15 points and Thomas 12 before fouling out in the final minute. Donte Grantham had 11 while leading scorer Jaron Blossomgame was the fifth Tiger in double-digits with 10 points. Ben Lammers had a career high 25 points for the Yellow Jackets, surpassing the 24 he got earlier this month against Louisville. Lammers was 12 of 18 from the floor and grabbed nine rebounds. The loss ended a two-game win streak for the Yellow Jackets, who had beaten Florida State and Notre Dame in the last week to get into the upper half of the ACC standings. But Georgia Tech has had its struggles on the road in league play, falling for the third straight time.

BIG PICTURE Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets have been an ACC surprise this season with wins over North Carolina, Florida State and Notre Dame. At Clemson, though, Georgia Tech was largely cold from the floor. While Lammers made six of his eight shots, the rest of the Yellow Jackets were only 5-of-16 shooting. They also had 11 turnovers the first 20 minutes, nearly as many as the 14 a game they’ve averaged this season. Clemson: The Tigers finally broke out of a six-game ACC losing streak at Pittsburgh last time out and worked

hard to keep the good play flowing at home, where the team has not won since defeating UNC Wilmington on Dec. 28. Holmes went 3-of-3 from behind the arc to push Clemson to an eight-point lead at the break.

UP NEXT Georgia Tech continues its road swing at Wake Forest on Saturday. Clemson travels to No. 15 Florida State on Sunday.

SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL TEAM MEETING ON SATURDAY The Tri-County Gamecocks, a semipro football team, will begin strength and conditioning and have a team meeting on Saturday. The strength and conditioning will be held at Mayewood Middle School on Brewington Road beginning at 9 a.m. It will be followed by a team meeting at the covered area at Dillon Park. All players must he at least 18 years old and be a high school graduate or have a GED. For more information, call Ralph China at (803) 565-1718 or Bernard Blanding at (803) 464-4427. (4) VILLANOVA 66 PROVIDENCE 57

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Jalen Brunson scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half and No. 4 Villanova held off Providence 66-57 on Wednesday night to sweep the season series from the Friars. Josh Hart added 17 points and eight rebounds for the Wildcats (21-2, 8-2 Big East), who led by as many as 13 points in the second half before Providence turned up its defensive pressure and made a late run. A long 3-pointer by Providence freshman Alpha Diallo cut the deficit to 59-57 with just more than two minutes left and brought the crowd to its feet. The Friars had a chance to get closer after Brunson was called for traveling with just under a minute remaining and the Wildcats up by four. But the sophomore guard stole the ball on the other end and completed a three-point play that put the game out of reach. From wire reports

FRIDAY’S GAMES

DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS

San Antonio Houston Memphis New Orleans Dallas NORTHWEST DIVISION

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Calgary at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Florida, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta 36, Seattle 20 New England 34, Houston 16 Green Bay 34, Dallas 31 Pittsburgh 18, Kansas City 16

Cleveland Indiana Chicago Milwaukee Detroit

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

TUESDAY’S GAMES

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Washington Atlanta Charlotte Miami Orlando CENTRAL DIVISION

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Washington, 7 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at New York, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at Utah, 9 p.m. Denver at San Antonio, 9 p.m. Memphis at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Golden State at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

GP W L OT Pts San Jose 51 32 17 2 66 Anaheim 52 28 15 9 65 Edmonton 52 28 16 8 64 Los Angeles 50 25 21 4 54 Calgary 52 25 24 3 53 Vancouver 50 23 21 6 52 Arizona 49 16 27 6 38 NOTE: Two points for a win, one overtime loss.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Boston Toronto New York Philadelphia Brooklyn SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Toronto at Orlando, 7 p.m. Indiana at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Houston, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Boston, 8 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Denver, 9 p.m. Dallas at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Phoenix at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

THE SUMTER ITEM

L.A. Lakers at Washington, 7 p.m.

American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with 1B/OF Brandon Moss on a two-year contract. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Agreed to terms with RHP Luis Miguel Romero and OF Enry Pantojas on minor league contracts. SEATTLE MARINERS — Assigned HP Jonathan Aro and C Jesus Sucre outright to Tacoma (PCL). National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Assigned OF Adam Walker outright to Gwinnett (IL). CHICAGO CUBS — Traded RHP James Farris and international bonus money slot number 28 to Colorado for RHP Eddie Butler and international bonus money slot number 74. Designated RHP Dylan Floro for assignment. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Claimed SS Ehire Adrianza off waivers from San Francisco. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Vance Worley on a minor league contract. American Association KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed RHP Christian Montgomery. LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed C Luis Alen. WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed OF Reggie Abercrombie. Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed RHP Chris Carmain. TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES — Signed INF Danny Mateo.

BASKETBALL

Women’s National Basketball Association ATLANTA DREAM — Re-signed G Layshia Clarendon to a multi-year contract.

FOOTBALL

National Football League JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Retained tight ends coach Ron Middleton, defensive assistant Mike Rutenberg and offensive assistant John Donovan. Reassigned special teams coordinator Mike Mallory to assistant special teams coordinator. Named Jason Rebrovich assistant defensive line coach, Joe Danna assistant defensive backs coach, Tony Sparano Jr. assistant offensive line coach and Eric Price offense research specialist. NEW YORK JETS — Named Stump Mitchell running backs coach.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League DALLAS STARS — Traded Fs Brendan Ranford and Branden Troock to Arizona for G Justin Peters and D Justin Hache. ST. LOUIS BLUES — Fired coach Ken Hitchcock. Promoted assistant coach Mike Yeo to head coach. WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reassigned D Christian Djoos to Hershey (AHL). ECHL FLORIDA EVERBLADES — Traded D Alex Kuqali to Quad City for D Jake Baker. Agreed to terms with F Louis Belisle.

COLLEGE

EHARVARD — Named Mickey Fein pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach.

AREA ROUNDUP

Alice Drive, Hillcrest girls to meet for Sumter Middle School Conference title Stevye Sinkler scored 21 points to lead Alice Drive Middle School’s girls basketball team to a 39-33 victory over Bates on Wednesday in a semifinal game in the Sumter Middle School Conference tournament at the ADMS gymnasium. The Lady Hawks will meet Hillcrest in the championship game on Saturday at noon at Crestwood High School’s The Castle. Tajanique Johnson added six points for Alice Drive. Inga Colclough added four points and eight rebounds for the Lady Hawks. HILLCREST 33 MAYEWOOD 23

Hillcrest Middle School advanced to the championship game of the Sumter Middle School Conference tournament with a 33-23 semifinal win over Mayewood on Wednesday at the MMS gymnasium. Zamani Fulmore led the Lady Wildcats with nine points. Aubriel Keith had eight and Daisha Morant Destyni Crim had six apiece. Hillcrest will meet Alice Drive in the championship game on Saturday at noon at Crestwood High School’s The Castle.

Barons with 12 points. Waverly McIver added 11.

BOYS JV BASKETBALL LEE CENTRAL 66 PAGELAND CENTRAL 24

PAGELAND – Lee Central High School improved to 11-2 with a 66-24 victory over Pageland Central on Tuesday at the PC gymnasium. Javontae McCloud led the Stallions with 17 points and seven assists. Kentrell Holloman had 11 points, five steals, six rebounds and four assists. Travis Hickson had nine points and Derrick Joye, De’Ablo Halley and Kentavious Reed each had eight. WILSON HALL 51 TRINITY-BYRNES 38

Wilson Hall improved to 13-5 with a 51-38 victory over Trinity-Byrnes on Wednesday at Nash Student Center. Graham VanPatten and Nathan Harris both scored 13 points to lead the Barons.

VARSITY BASKETBALL

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL

WILSON HALL 50

CHESTNUT OAKS 40

TRINITY-BYRNES 41 Wilson Hall improved to 16-4 with a 50-41 victory over Trinity-Byrnes on Wednesday at Nash Student Center. Courtney Clark led the Lady Barons with 12 points. Mary Daniel Stokes had 11 points to go with nine rebounds, three steals and two blocked shots. Liza Segars and Cameron Duffy both scored six points.

MAYEWOOD 28 Chestnut Oaks Middle School defeated Mayewood 40-28 on Tuesday at the COMS gymnasium in a quarterfinal game in the Sumter Middle School Conference basketball tournament. Jamie Golden led the Falcons with nine points. Daytreon Mack added seven and Montel McCoy had six. Chestnut travels to Manning today for a semifinal game at 5:30 p.m.

JV BASKETBALL WILSON HALL 32 TRINITY-BYRNES 23 Wilson Hall improved to 12-3 with a 32-23 over Trinity-Byrnes on Wednesday at Nash Student Center. Andi Grae Wingate led the Lady

CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

Semifinals Today Bates at Alice Drive, 5:30 p.m. Chestnut Oaks at Manning, 5:30 p.m. Saturday Championship At Crestwood High School Semifinal winners, immediately following girls game

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

THE SUMTER ITEM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017

SEVEN FROM PAGE B1

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Highly-touted quarterback recruit Tua Tagovailoa speaks to the Tuscaloosa, Ala., media on Wednesday during National Signing Day. The Crimson Tide had the top-ranked recruiting class for the seventh straight year.

’Bama continues reign atop team recruiting standings BY STEVE MEGARGEE The Associated Press Alabama came up just short in its bid for a second straight national title on the field, but the Crimson Tide’s dominance on the recruiting trail remains as strong as ever. According to composite rankings of recruiting services compiled by 247Sports , Alabama finished atop the team standings for a seventh consecutive year. And this might have been Nick Saban’s best class yet. Florida’s 2010 class that included NFL first-round draft picks Dominique Easley, Matt Elam and Sharrif Floyd is 247Sports’ only higher-rated class since 2002, which is as far back as 247Sports’ data goes.

TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 the outside and the 6-foot-4 Higgins seems to fit the bill. He should get a chance to play right away. Best of the rest: Hunter Johnson, QB, Brownsburg, Indiana. Johnson, at 6-4, 200 pounds, was rated the No. 1 quarterback in the nation according to ESPN. Already enrolled, he’ll be given every chance to battle for the starting spot held by Deshaun Watson much of the past three seasons. Late addition: WR Will Swinney, the 5-foot-9-inchcoach’s son, will join the squad as a walk-on. He led Daniel High school in receptions, receiving yards and TD catches last fall. One that got away: The

“It just speaks to the process that they’ve put in place there and the machine that is really unstoppable,” said Barton Simmons, the director of scouting for 247Sports. Alabama’s class includes seven of the top 34 players in the 247Sports Composite : running back Najee Harris, offensive tackles Alex Leatherwood and Jedrick Willis, outside linebacker Dylan Moses, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, defensive end LaBryan Ray and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Rivals and Scout rated Harris as the nation’s No. 1 overall prospect. “On paper, when you’re talking about our point system and the number of fivestars, it’s the best (Saban’s) had at Alabama,” said Mike

CLEMSON SIGNEES NAME Matt Bockhorst Chase Brice Noah DeHond Travis Etienne Jr. Justin Foster Tee Higgins Hunter Johnson Amari Rodgers Logan Rudolph Baylon Spector Will Swinney A.J. Terrell Blake Vinson Jordan Williams LeAnthony Williams Jr.

third year of existence. Pearson signed with the Saints on Wednesday at Crestwood High School on National Signing Day. He signed along with defensive tackle Kevin Sharper who inked with Highland Community College in Kansas. It marked the end of a frantic past month for the NorthSouth wide receiver as his recruiting process basically

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HOMETOWNl Cincinnati Loganville, Ga. Rochester, N.Y. Jennings, La. Shelby, N.C. Oak Ridge, Tenn. Brownsburg, Ind. Knoxville, Tenn. Rock Hil Calhoun, Ga. Clemson Atlanta, Ga. Ocala, Fla. Virginia Beach, Va. Atlanta, Ga.

like NFL receiver Sammy Watkins in 2011, is expected to play and start this fall. Johnson, at quarterback, will battle redshirt sophomore Kelly Bryant, and freshmen Zerrick Cooper and Tucker Israel, to become Watson’s successor. Running back Travis Etienne Jr. of Jennings, Louisiana picked the Tigers over LSU without ever visiting Clemson and will add depth.

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Carolina over Tennessee. One that got away: Robert Beal, a linebacker from Suwanee, Georgia, ultimately selected his home state Bulldogs over South Carolina. How they’ll fit in: Everywhere. The Gamecocks found made some strides on offense the second half of the season while the defense faded. Defensive end Javon Kinlaw is a 6-foot-6-inch, 340-pounder who Muschamp hopes to plug in early. In the secondary, Kaleb Chalmers and Williams should see playing time. The two receiving Smiths can also quickly add to the depth at that spot.

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Tigers didn’t need much and landed everybody they targeted, spending much of this recruiting cycle building on its 2018 class with verbal commitments from next year’s top quarterback Trevor Lawrence of Georgia. “Fortunately, we didn’t have any surprises” in this group, recruiting coordinator Brandon Streeter said. How they’ll fit in: Higgins,

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Farrell, the director of recruiting for Rivals. Ohio State and Southern California also had reason to celebrate. Simmons said the average 247Sports Composite rating of Ohio State’s signees is the highest of any class since 2002. Alabama finished higher in the team standings largely because it signed more players than Ohio State. Southern California surged into the top five in the team standings with a fabulous finish. Linebacker Levi Jones, defensive tackle Jay Tufele, wide receiver Joseph Lewis and offensive tackle Austin Jackson made Signing Day decisions to join USC’s class. All three are top-100 prospects in the 247Sports Composite.

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began all over again. Pearson started hearing from a number of different schools -North Greenville, Presbyterian, Coastal Carolina, Furman and Gardner-Webb to name a few. “But they came through once and I really never heard back from them,” Pearson said. That was not the case with Limestone, however. “They had actually tried to recruit me during the season, but since I was committed to Georgia State, they stopped,” Pearson said. “So later when

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my mom and I were stressing out about where I was going to go to college, we came up here for a conference with (Crestwood head) Coach (Roosevelt) Nelson. “The (Limestone) coach called me back that same night, and that’s what I loved about him -- the immediate response.” Pearson visited the campus just last Friday and was impressed by everything he saw -- from the facilities to the academics and especially the coaching staff. “They really made me feel

in North Carolina, while Rose, a linebacker, and Pitts, a running back, signed with University of Charleston in West Virginia. Green, a defensive lineman, is going the junior college route. He signed with Highland Community College in Kansas. There were actually eight players on Sumter’s 9-2 team who will play at the collegiate level. Shrine Bowl offensive lineman Daviyon McDaniel graduated in December and is already enrolled at FCS school Charleston Southern. Barnes said there is more to this group than the talent that each possesses. “Not only are they great football players, but all of the guys are great people,” he said. While Harvin garnered the most attention, there was no drama surrounding his recruitment. He committed to the Atlantic Coast Conference school in March of 2016 and never wavered on his decision. Tech was his first offer, and while a couple of other schools talked to him, he let them know that his choice was made. Harvin said he chose the Atlanta school for academics as much as for football. “I’ve really worked hard for this,” said Harvin, who is planning on majoring in business administration. “I really like the academics; I’ve worked this to my advantage.” Harvin averaged 42.3 yards a punt on 33 punts with a long of 72 yards. Ten of the punts were fair catches and 14 were downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Only four went for touchbacks. Harvin played in the Shrine

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Richburg Canty, defensive end, Lenoir-Rhyne Jahkeem Green, defensive line, Highland Community College Pressley Harvin, punter, Georgia Tech Raymond Johnson, defensive end, Georgia Southern Khalil Moore, offensive line, South Carolina State Rodney Pitts, running back, University of Charleston Kenjae Rose, linebacker, University of Charleston

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Julius Pearson, wide receiver, Limestone Kevin Sharper, defensive tackle, Highland Community College

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Andre Brown Jr., athlete, South Carolina State

Bowl and in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla. He was also selected as the Special Teams Player of the Year by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association. Barnes knew how special it was to have Harvin punting for him. “He didn’t just come out to practice and punt the football and that was it,” Barnes said. “He worked to master his craft. He has a great talent and he’s worked to improve it. “He’s only going to get better because he’s going to get more coaching at the collegiate level,” Barnes added. “I truly believe he’s going to have an outstanding college career.” Unlike offensive or defensive players, Harvin won’t have to see if how he matches up with other players. “I’ll be doing the same things I’ve always done to prepare,” he said. “I guess the speed (of the players rushing) will be faster because you’ve got better athletes. I’m looking forward to it.”

pretty much started. So when I tell Buddy that I’ve got one, I have one for him. So Buddy’s getting a steal, and with my personality and Buddy’s personality, he’ll (Brown) be fine. I think he’s going to like it, I think Buddy has a good player in him. He’ll adapt to Coach Pough’s style, and Coach Pough, he does what he do.” Brown said the strong relationship cultivated with him by Pough and his staff made signing with SCSU an easy decision. “Ever since they offered me over the summer, they have been, like, the best school,” Brown said. “They treat me so well. They made sure I was OK throughout the school year, they kept checking up on me when they were supposed to and they just made me feel like I’m a part of their college already. They make me feel like a student already. I really like that school. They made me feel great.” While the school was a desirable draw for Brown, the prospects of playing for Pough kind of sealed the deal. “I’ve heard so many good things about Coach Pough, and I always wanted to play for him,” Brown said. “I heard about how he takes care of his players and makes sure that they’re OK in all of their classes. The main thing is you’ve got to be a student-athlete. They make sure that you are straight in your classes before you come onto the field.” Brown went into the recruiting process as an athlete, a tribute to his diverse skill set. During his four years as an SBHS starter, Brown has

seen playing time at tight end and wide receiver on the offensive side, outside and middle linebacker, defensive end, strong safety and even one game at free safety on defense, and punter, kicker, headhunter (first in pursuit on kick returns) and kick returner on special teams. At 6-feet-2 ½-inches and 215 pounds, Brown said SCSU’s first priority is for him to bulk up in the weight room. While he might not see the field much in his freshman season, Brown looks forward to increased playing time by his sophomore season as a Bulldog. With such a diverse skill set, Brown’s four-year stats as an Eagle were impressive on both sides of the ball. Offensively, he closed with 182 receptions for 1,586 yards and 11 touchdowns. On defense, Brown accumulated 198 solo tackles, 137 assisted tackles, 21 sacks, seven interceptions, with three returned for touchdowns, six forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries. Brown, a participant in Palmetto Boys State, was named the team’s most valuable player over his last three seasons, also garnering All-Region recognition each of those years. Farmer said Brown would have had a lot of larger schools recruiting him, but a shoulder injury that cost Brown much of his junior season was likely a cause of concern for some of those schools. Other schools in the mix for Brown’s services were Hampton University, Coastal Carolina University, Georgia Southern University, Newberry College and Howard University, with Hampton and Howard also making offers.

welcome and like they wanted me to be there,” he said. And because of that, the Saints are getting a steal, Nelson said. Pearson caught 45 passes for 632 yards and nine touchdowns this year for the Knights. He had five kickoff returns for 220 yards and scored on two of them. He also rushed for for 58 yards and two TDs on eight carries. “They’re getting a great athlete,” Nelson said. “He finished his high school career with over 1,400 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns. The last two seasons he really

stepped his game up and became a weapon for us. “I’m very proud of the way he kept working and didn’t let everything that happened with Georgia State stop him.” College football is a big stepping stone, but Pearson has even higher aspirations for the future. “Since I was eight years old, I told my mom I was going to play in the (National Football League),” he said. “This is a big step. Now I have to take another one. “From one big step to another.”

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ALEX S. BOYKIN SR.

CAROLE M. SKIPPER

BAMBERG — Alex Stephen Boykin Sr., 71, of Bamberg, passed away on Jan. 20, 2017. Stephen was the husband of Linda Kay Welch Boykin. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Bamberg. BOYKIN Stephen was born a son to the late Horace Hosea Boykin and Tuster Ola Brown Boykin. He was a senior piping and mechanical engineer with the Bechtel Corp. He was a Mason, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, collecting guns, Indian artifacts, and rare coins. Survivors include his wife of the home; son, Alex Stephen Boykin Jr. (Ann); brother, Dr. Calvin V. Boykin (Ann); sister, Stella Boykin Peeples; grandchildren, Dutch Britton Boykin and Gage Stephen Boykin; stepchildren, Eric Hobbs (Melissa), Carla Brown Thomason (Durwood) and Annie Brown; step-grandchildren, Chandler Hobbs, Carter Hobbs and Tucker Hobbs; and step-grandson, Ezra Pierson McLeod. Memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association or the American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsen St., Columbia, SC 29201. Online condolences may be expressed at www.dukesharleyfuneralhome.com.

Carole Marguerite Lawson Skipper, 79, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at PruittHealth Town Center in Harrisburg. Mrs. Skipper was born on Nov. 27, 1937, in Columbia, a daughter of the late Carroll DuBose Lawson and Anna Marguerite Lee Lawson. She worked as a bookkeeper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arless Lindy Skipper Sr. Mrs. Skipper is survived by daughter, Leanne Skipper of Charlotte, North Carolina; two sons, John “J.D.” Skipper and wife, Amy, of Concord, North Carolina, and Linn Skipper and wife, Shirlene, of Sumter; and two grandchildren. Remembrances may be sent to the family at www.ladysfuneralhome.com. Lady’s Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family of Mrs. Skipper.

ROBERT PEARSON SUMMERTON — Robert “Bob” Pearson, 80, husband of Catherine McBride Pearson, died on Friday, January 27, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Spring Hill AME Church, 4309 Bill Davis PEARSON Road, Summerton, with the Rev. Emma Mellerson, pastor, presiding, and the Rev. Richard Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

ALBERT LEE JOHNSON MANNING — Albert Lee Johnson, 60, died on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at Greater Laurel Hill AME Church, Davis Station, with the Rev. JOHNSON Marie Harvin, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Kenya Brock, the Rev. Dr. Leroy Green and the Rev. Deberry Cook assisting. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

LOUISE C. MOSELEY JENKINSVILLE — Funeral services for Louise Chappell Moseley, 77, of Jenkinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Little River Baptist Church, 343 Little River Church Road, Jenkinsville, SC 29065 conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Yates. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service in the church. Mrs. Moseley passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. Born on July 12, 1939, in Winnsboro, she was a daughter of the late Earl Douglas and Louise McMeekin Chappell. Mrs. Moseley is survived by her husband of 55 years, George Britton Moseley Jr.; four sons, George Britton Moseley III (Tonya), Robert Douglas Moseley (Melanie), Walker Galloway Moseley (Sondra) and Charles D. Wright II; one daughter, Louise Moseley Marlowe (Philip); two sisters, Doug Chappell Miller and Judy Chappell Gladden; and 12 grandchildren, Drew Marlowe (Sarah Kathryn), Becca Micklon (Tony), Dalton Marlowe, Sam Marlowe, Chappell Moseley, Molly Moseley, Garriss Moseley, Madeline Moseley, Thompson Moseley, Tristan Moseley, Savannah Moseley and Cooper Moseley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Little River Baptist Church, P.O. Box 171, Jenkinsville, SC 29065. Pope Funeral Home of Winnsboro is assisting the Moseley family. Online condolences can be sent to the Moseley family at www.popefuneralhomesc.com.

FRANK E. BYRD JR. MELBOURNE, Florida — Frank Elbert Byrd Jr. died on Jan. 28, 2017, at his home in Melbourne. A former resident of Sumter, he was a son of Lucy B. Byrd and the late Elbert Byrd of Sumter. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on March 11 at Sumter Cemetery. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

ROBERT ALAN SMITH Robert Alan “Smitty,” “Bobby,” “Bob” Smith was born on Aug. 20, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Robert Andrew and Deloris (Hyatt) Smith. The oldest of five children born to his mother, Bob grew up in Twinsburg, Ohio, and graduated from RB Chamberlin High School Class of 1968. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1971 and retired in 1997 as a master sergeant after 26 years. After his USAF retirement, Bob began working for Siemens as a telecommunications specialist until he retired for the second time. Brief periods of employment at the Dorn VA Medical Center and Richland County Dispatch Center preceded his tenure at Shaw Air Force Base, where he served as information technology manager with the Department of Defense, until his final retirement in 2015. When not working tirelessly to provide for his family, Bob enjoyed golfing, fishing and watching his Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes play ball! Bob’s life with us here on earth was completed on Jan. 29, 2017. Though this time is difficult for us all, we must find comfort in knowing that he asked that the Lord have mercy on his soul and forgiveness was sought. Family left behind to cherish his memories include his wife, Loretta Smith of the home; son, Eric Smith of Phoenix, Arizona; daughters, Tamika Williams of Houston, Texas, and Erica (Howard) Wilkerson of Morrisville, North Carolina; mother, Deloris Jackson; brother, William (Vivian) Jackson Jr.; sisters, Jacqueline Akins and Cheryl McGhee, all of Cleveland; 12 grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his stepfather, William Jackson Sr.; brother, Anthony (Bertha) Smith; and son, Derek (Elizabeth) Smith. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Smith will be placed in

OBITUARIES the church at 9 a.m. on Friday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with Minister John F. Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 3460 Deer Track Circle, Dalzell, SC 29040. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

BETTY ANN ROBINSON Betty Ann Robinson, 64, died on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. She was born on Friday, July 18, 1952, in Clarendon County, to the late Richard and Hattie Bell Wilder. The family is receiving friends at the home, 6159 Summerton Highway, Manning, SC 29102. Services have been entrusted in the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton, (803) 485-5039.

WILLIE MAE B. SWEAT MANNING — Willie Mae Blanding Sweat, 93, widow of Lucious Sweat Sr., died on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church, 7827 Paxville Highway, Manning, with the Rev. Dr. Lucious Dixon, pastor. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

MARY S. TENNANT Mary Strickland Tennant, 63, wife of Jerry Tennant, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at her residence. Services will be announced by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, (803) 775-9386.

ELLA MAE S. MAPLE Ella Mae “Coot” Singleton Maple was born on Jan. 1, 1945, in Sumter County, to the late Joseph and Mary Harvin Singleton. She was the stepdaughter of the late Henrietta Singleton. She departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at her residence. Ella was educated in Sumter School District 2. She received many awards for faithful and dedicated service to Sumter Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, formally known as Hopewell Nursing Home. After 41 years, Ella retired in 2014. Ella met and later married James Maple Sr., a union that spanned for 45 years. Ella Mae leaves to cherish fond memories: her husband, James Maple Sr.; one daughter, Joanne S. (Jonas) Douglas of Sumter; a stepson, James Maple Jr. of Sumter; her mother-in-law, Ellen Maple of Sumter; one brother, James (Rovenia) Glisson; three sisters, Ann Patrick of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Frances Spann of Sacramento, California, and Melissa Dinkins of North Carolina; also reared in the same home, Lucilla Grenell, Rachel Rhodes, JoCarol Jamison and Jacob Harvin; four brothers-inlaw, Daniel (Mary) Maple, Lucious (Mildred) Maple, Larry Maple and Bobby Maple, all of Sumter; four sisters-in-law, Ann Mae Wilder, Geneva Vaughn, Vernell (William) Anderson and Barbara Hill, all of Sumter; four grandsons; eight step-grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; one of her oldest and dearest friends, Camilla

THE SUMTER ITEM Washington; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Larry Singleton; two brothers, Joseph Harvin and Henry Harvin Jr.; two sisters, Leola Hickman and Rebecca Harvin; and two sistersin-law, Lucille Maple and Lue Ethel Maple. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today. Mrs. Maple will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. on Friday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter. The family will be receiving friends at 4255 Theodore Road, Sumter, SC 29154. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

HOWARD C. COFFEY MANNING — Howard Carroll Coffey, 86, husband of Patricia Anne Fockler Coffey, died on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on Oct. 6, 1930, in Charlottesville, Virginia, he was a son of the late William and Gladys Dameron Coffey. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and he raised poultry for Campbell Soup Co. for many years. He was a member of Manning First Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife of 64 years; three daughters, Carol Mims (Floyd) of Manning, Susan Coffey Campbell (George) of Sumter and Deborah Faye McDaniels (Archie) of Cleveland, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Ambrose and the Rev. Brian Magaw officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adrian Campbell, Jason Campbell, Del Magaw, Boyd Mims, Archie McDaniels, Matthew Ellis, LeRoy Dennis, Gary Berry Jr. and Doug Berry. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 1827 Home Branch Road, Manning. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

FRED SIGLER JR. Fred Sigler Jr., 79, widower of Bertha Mae Choice Sigler, departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, Palmetto Health Tuomey. He was born on Aug. 13, 1937, in Sumter County, a son of the late Fred Sr. and Irbell Jones Sigler. The family will receive friends at the home, 1255 N. Kings Highway, Sumter, SC 29154. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

DONALD J. CLARK POMPANO, Florida — Donald Jackson Clark, 82, beloved husband of Louisa Cain Clark, died on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born on Sept. 5, 1934, in Atlanta, he was a son of the late Paul Edward Clark and Millie James Whiten Clark. Don held prominent positions on the data processing side of the banking industry. Among other career accomplishments, he played a key role in the establishment of early ATM networks and, by President Carter’s invitation, served on an advisory board

concerning the federal government’s management of computer resources. He was a graduate of Acworth High School, attended Tennessee Tech, and trained at Harvard Business School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Hebron Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Donald Scott Clark and Todd DuBose Clark; daughtersin-law, Wilma Clark-Ortega and Shannon Clark; a grandson, Jackson DuBose Clark; and two brothers, Larry and Brad. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Hebron Presbyterian Church, U.S. Highway 15 North, Sumter, with the Rev. Robert N. Rivers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hebron Cemetery, c/o Bobby DuBose, 2790 Fenimore Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 140 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 210, Columbia, SC 29210. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

BETTY SUE M. FIFIELD DALZELL — Betty Sue Melton Fifield, 78, wife of Lee D. Fifield, died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at her home. Born on July 17, 1938, in the Wisacky community of Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Lynn Melton and Lillie Mae Willis Melton. Mrs. Fifield was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the Country Music Barn to listen to gospel music and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Peggy Graham (Glenn Sr.) of Alcolu, Mary Wallace (Mike) of Sumter, and Lorene Nelson and Sara Bozeman (Darrick), both of Dalzell; one son, Charles Bozeman (Jo) of Manning; two stepdaughters, Patty Ryder (George) of Orlando, Florida, and Connie Fifield of New York; eight grandchildren, Tonya Tucker (Raymond), Glenn Graham Jr., Angie Davis (Pat), Al Nelson (Jennifer), Ashley Grant (Dante), Holley Nelson, Carli Krupinski and McKenzie Krupinski; 13 greatgrandchildren; one brother, William Willis; and one sister, Jean Harding (Vernon). Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Raymond Tobias, the Rev. Tony Griffin and the Rev. Steve McCutchen officiating. Burial will be in Sumter Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Al Nelson, AJ Nelson, Glenn Graham Jr., Brandon Davis, Cody Kirkland and Ray Tucker Jr. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home, 4975 Old Camden Highway. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

SUSAN N. FRANCIS GABLE — Susan Virginia Nelson Francis, 94, widow of Robert Francis, died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at her residence, 1345 Boise Lewis Road, Gable. She was born on March 28, 1922, in Alcolu, a daughter of the late Selvin Nelson and Florence Hammett Nelson. The family is receiving friends at the residence. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

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Teen twins are ready for different, individual paths DEAR ABBY: I’m a 14-yearold identical twin. My sister and I are sick of the whole “twin” thing and want to go to Dear Abby separate ABIGAIL schools. We VAN BUREN really want to be our own people. We’ve wanted this for a long time now. However, I’m not sure we can because, where I live, you have to go to school in the town you live in. Do you have any suggestions on things we can do to make new, different friends, and how we can look different from each other? We are moving this year, so next fall we will be in a new school. The twin thing in New Hampshire

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DEAR TWIN THING: You and your sister are smart girls. What you want to do will be healthy for both of you, and I congratulate you for wanting to do it. It’s important that each of you develop as individuals, and the move will give the perfect opportunity to start. If you’ve been dressing alike, make a point of not doing it from now on. If you’ve been wearing your hair in the same style, change that too. When you enroll in the new school, join separate clubs, go out for different sports, etc. If you do, people will no longer perceive you as molded from the same cookie cutter. Good luck. DEAR ABBY: An older friend and I have exchanged emails since last spring. Hers have been mostly political and dis-

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paraging toward minorities. I asked her to please not send this stuff since we have opposite opinions on the subject, and I don’t plan to change my mind. I enjoy our in-person talks because they are nothing like the emails she sends, which are “forwards” somebody else has put together. I quit reading them, but is there a way to politely stop her from disseminating nasty propaganda? I have tried factchecking and sending corrections to her and to those on the long list of people she has sent these emails. It doesn’t work. Fact checker DEAR FACT CHECKER: Because someone sends you emails does not mean you must read them all. Filter your email so that the political rants go into a special folder, then delete them en masse.

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ACROSS 1 Brewski 5 Scrubland succulent 10 Skate park protection 14 “__ something I said?” 15 Bounded 16 Settled on the tarmac 17 Headline during an African wildfire season? 19 “¿Qué __?” 20 Peach or orange 21 Snitch 22 Rental duration 24 Former NASCAR Cup sponsor 26 Pass along 27 Go over again 29 Kind of key 33 Bro 36 Tolkien villain 37 “This feels familiar” feeling 38 Corner office fig. 39 Casual parting ... and a hint to this puzzle’s four longest answers 41 Had too much 42 Satisfies, as thirst 44 Reduction 45 Attending 46 Fable teller 47 “Challenge accepted!”

49 West Coast pro 51 Possible reason for an empty seat 55 Picture of health? 58 Profession, casually 59 Hosp. area 60 __ clarinet 61 Collector of some Spanish art? 64 Tactic 65 Barn-raising sect 66 Latin I word 67 County bordering Sonoma 68 Core belief 69 Out of shape DOWN 1 Punjabi monotheists 2 Burn through 3 Eatery often named for its owner 4 Foul spot 5 Seemingly eternal burden 6 Joint ailment 7 Abbr. in car ads 8 Unloaded a burden 9 Old lemon 10 Artist Jasper during his tropical period?

2/2/17 11 Cumming of “The Good Wife” 12 CD part 13 Sit tight 18 “Rule, Britannia” composer 23 License info 25 Farmer’s possible reply to “What beans are you planting this year?”? 26 Pit visitor 28 Before, poetically 30 Green gem 31 Wrapped up 32 Deserving a slap, maybe 33 Badlands landform 34 Shaft with bushings 35 Genteel gatherings

37 Couple’s break from the kids 40 “Delish!” 43 Amazing, in dudespeak 47 Biological map subject 48 Slime 50 Pester 52 Card table request 53 Where some large schools may be found 54 Rathskeller fare 55 Aye-catcher? 56 Trattoria’s “in the style of” 57 Firebird roof option 58 Military center 62 Half a cosmic whole 63 Check

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2/2/17

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017

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Sofas & Chairs Good condition Adams Ave. 803-666-8023

Lost & Found

Dining room chandelier, brass with 6 lights. $100 803-494-2146

Top pay for Roofers with flat roof experience TPO, Aspalt, mod bit, epdm, Only Experience roofers need apply. Call 803-968-9833. Btwn 8am-5pm only

Lost Large pink tote Bag, need medicines . Reward no questions asked. 803 983-8088 Missing dog, last seen on Palmetto Trail near Dillon Park. Wearing a pink collar, black bull terrier mix w/ white strip on nose. Call or text Regina 803-968-4222

BUSINESS SERVICES Business Opportunities Selling professional carpet cleaning and restoration company. Truck and all equipment included. Call for pricing 803-938-5441

Home Improvements H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel paint roofs gutters drywall blown ceilings ect. 773-9904 All out Home Improvements We beat everybody's price Licensed & Bonded 803-316-8969

Legal Service Attorney Timothy L. Griffith 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury

Kitchen table with 5 Chairs Good condition $175 803-666-8023 One plot, Lot 333 Fountain Four Garden. At Evergreen Cemetery. For details call 423-892-0638. 2 End Tables $20 Ea. Coffee Table $20 Solid Good condition. 803-666-8023

Split Oak Firewood, $50 for truck load, $100 for trailer load. Delivered stacked. 843-536-6050 New & used Heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 GE Electric Range with smooth top 5 Burner, convect. oven. Black finish $400 803-481-4785 Dresser Mirror Head board $150 Good condition. 803-666-8023 Floor Lamps, Table Lamps $5-$20 Good condition. 803-666-8023 Chandelier, antique brass, with 5 lights. $100 803-494-2146 Solid Maple Hutch 48"wide. Excell. condition.$150 803-666-8023

EMPLOYMENT

Roofing Robert's Metal Roofing 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing avail. Expert installation. Long list of satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

Tree Service Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal, trimming & stump grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128

MERCHANDISE Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Eastside Baptist Church 701 Boulevard Rd Sat 7-1 Supporting our youth! Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of value. Call 803-983-5364

LARGE GARAGE SALE Every Weekend Tables $2 & $3 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. Call 803-494-5500 Yard / Moving Sale! Sat. 8am-1pm at 4720 Cayman St. Kids clothes, toys, & household. 53 Paisley Park, Multi Family, Sat. 7 - 11. Cleaned out attic, lamps, pictures, furn., lots 2XL mens clothes & barley used printer. Rummage Sale, Fri. & Sat. 11-4 at 1940 Mary Mcleod Bethune Rd. and St. Charles hwy. Stoves, sinks, sowing machines, tables, chairs, pots & pans, commercial sink with heater, mink cape, and lots more. Estate Sale 5 Garrison Cir Sat Feb 4 8am-2pm Misc, furn, kitcen items, tools, seasonal decor., too many items to list Estate Sale Thur & Fri. 9-4 117 Adams Ave. Tables, chairs, sofas, Dining, Kitchen, BR furn, books, china, access., lamps, camping gear 803-666-8023

Help Wanted Full-Time McCormick County School District Announcement of Vacancies Vacancies: Middle School Math/Science Teacher Secondary Positions English Teacher Math Teacher

Trucking Opportunities

420 Boots Branch Rd, Sumter 3BR 2BA Brick House located on a large lot. C/H/A $65,000 Call 803 481-7903

2004 Impala LS 3.8, 13,500mi. Asking $3500 646-319-8992

Burch's Landscaping P/T & F/T Local Dump Truck Operator Wanted. Clean CDL and Experience a must! Retirees welcome. Box 467 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

Manufactured Housing

RENTALS Rooms for Rent ROOM For Rent Bi-weekly or monthly. Near Morris College. Kit. privileges, laundry incl. also, all utilities. Call 803-968-3655

Unfurnished Apartments Huntington Place Apartments Rents from $625 per month 1 Month free* *13 Month lease required Leasing office located at Ashton Mill Apartment Homes 595 Ashton Mill Drive 803-773-3600 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Unfurnished Homes 3BR/2BA DW, large private lot, between Sumter and Manning. $600mo+$600dep Call 803-473-7577 2670 McCrays Mill Rd 3BR/1.5BA, den, living room, No pets! $775m+$775dep. Call 803-840-7846 or 803-481-4013

How to apply: Applicants are asked to complete an on-line application through the www.mccormick.k12.sc.us website.

•2/3 BR available, no deposit. •Small commercial 409 Boulevard Rd. 803-775-8560

Wanted experienced commercial roofers. Apply in person at 1345 N. Pike East.

3BR 2BA Dalzell min. from shaw AFB $500 Dep +$500 Mo. Call 803-316-7535

SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED RESIDENTIAL PLUMBER WITH A STRONG PROFESSIONAL WORK HABIT. Must have at least 5 years of experience and a valid driver's license. HILL PLUMBING offers competitive pay, incentives and health insurance. Come join Sumter's leading plumbing contractor by filling out an application at: 438 N. Main St., Sumter SC EOE

Mobile Home Rentals American MHP, 2 & 3/BR, lot rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300. 3BR & 2BR, all appliances, Sumter area. Section 8 accepted. 469-6978 or 499-1500 Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water//sewer//garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 Br, Sec. 8 803-494-4015

FOR SALE

Professional office, great location! Ideal for doctor, dentist or any professional office use. 3800 sqft. Call John or Frank for details at 803-775-1201 1081 Alice Drive Sumter, SC 29150 803-775-1201 1-800-311-1146

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Harvin Manor Apartments 53 Church St., Summerton, SC 29148

803-485-2077 Applications Accepted At The Site Ofﬁce

M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. Now selling New Wind Zone II Champion and Clayton Homes. Lots of floor plans available to custom design your home. Nice used refurbished homes still available also. Bank and Owner financing with ALL CREDIT SCORES accepted. Call 1-843-389-4215 Like us on Facebook M & M Mobile Homes. M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. Now selling New Wind Zone II Champion and Clayton Homes. Lots of floor plans available to custom design your home. Nice used refurbished homes still available also. Bank and Owner financing with ALL CREDIT SCORES accepted. Call 1-843-389-4215 Like us on Facebook M & M Mobile Homes.

Mobile Home with Lots

MUST SELL! 5 Coulter Dr. Wedgefield, Fleetwood 3br 2ba, den w/ fireplace, completely remodeled. like new, on 0.45 ac lot in cozy neighborhood. Only $47,500.

Please call (803) 468-6029.

Land & Lots for Sale Acre Minutes from Walmart/Shaw, all hookups. $12,900. 888-774-5720 1 Mobile home Lot remaining on Scenic Lake Dr. $4900!! Call Burch at 803-720-4129

Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Dill, LLC DBA S&D Package Store intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale Off premises consumption of Liquor at 256-South Pike West Sumter, SC 29150 To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than February 18, 2017. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Accessible Units Reasonable Accommodations For TDD Relay #711

LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff against the Defendants, to quiet title to property described as follows: All that piece, parcel of lot of land together with improvements thereon, lying, being and situated in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina which is designated as Lot No. 12 on a plat made by Shand and Lafaye, Surveyors, dated April 4, 1906 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Book XXX at page 105. This lot is designated on the Auditor's Tax Map for Sumter County as Parcel # 2291405016 and known as 14 Hatfield Street. This is the same property conveyed to Shirley Lipinski by deed of Caroline B. Richardson, Sumter County Treasurer and Tax Collector, hereafter Richardson, dated and recorded December 21, 2010 in the ROD office for Sumter County in Volume 1148 at Page 2572.

Summons & Notice

NOTICE OF FILING AND OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

SUMMONS AND NOTICES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO: 2016-CP-43-01314

Please take notice that an action has been commenced and is now pending to quiet title to property as described above. James A. Stoddard, Sumter attorney, has been appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for unknown defendants.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Santee Lynches Community Development Corporation,

The Plaintiff will move to refer the case to the Master in Equity with any appeal to the South Carolina Supreme Court. The pleadings in this case are on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.

Plaintiff, vs. Shirley Lipinski, Eddie Dees Jr., Mamie Dees, and any children and heirs at law, distributes and devisees, and if any be deceased, then any persons entitled to claim under or through them; also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, Interest or lien upon the real property described in the Complaint herein, any unknown adults being a class designated as

A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr., SC Bar #: 6013 Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 2446 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 418-5700

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Sweet 16 Parties, Business Meetings, Weddin gs, Reunions, Birthday Parties and more... Sizes for all functions. Call Cindy Davis at 316-3396 or 469-88 99 1100 W. Liberty Street • Sumter, SC

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“This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this complaint upon the subscriber, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of day of such service, and if you fail to answer the complaint, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Liquor License

HOUSING FOR PERSONS 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HANDICAP/DISABLED, REGARDLESS OF AGE

RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under disability or in the military service being a class designated as Richard Roe; and One Stop Mortgage Inc., and Aames Capital Corporation Defendants.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Central Heat/Air • Stove/Refrigerator Washer/Dryer Connections • Laundry Facility On Site Community Room • Smoke Free Housing Community

Summons & Notice

TRANSPORTATION

Autos For Sale

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a valid SC Certification in the appropriate area.

Experienced Tire/Lube Technician needed: Must be able to perform automotive lube, oil, and filter changes. Mount, repair auto tires and other general services. A valid drivers license is needed. Hourly wage plus commission. Benefits. Apply in person at Frasier Tire Service, 310 E. Liberty St. 803-773-1423.

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale

Dark Maple Dining table /6 Chairs $599 Excellent condition. 803-666-8023

Painting Int/Ext Painting, Pressure washing. 30 yrs exp. References. Quality work/free est. Bennie 803-468-7592

We will be happy to change your ad if an error is made; however we are not responsible for errors after the first run day. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the printing or omission of an advertisement. We reserve the right to edit, refuse or cancel any ad at any time.

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