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Lawmakers debate medical marijuana BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com A proposal to legalize medical marijuana merits serious debate this year in the Statehouse, say members of the local legislative delegation. State Reps. David Weeks, D-SumAP FILE PHOTO ter, and Will Wheeler, D-Bishopville, People line up to be among the first in Nevada to and state Sen. Thomas McElveen, Dlegally purchase medical marijuana. Members in Sumter, made their comments last the South Carolina Statehouse say a proposal to le- week on the controversial bill in galize medical marijuana merits serious debate. front of the state Legislature again.

Supporters of the bill tout that medical marijuana helps people in treatment for chronic pain, severe epilepsy and other debilitating ailments. Opponents of the bill — which include members of the lawenforcement community — say the proposal essentially asks the state to endorse a street drug to treat nearly everything and is a pathway to recreational use. Weeks and Wheeler are both interested in seeing what amendments

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and tweaks are made to the bill while it’s in the full Medical Military Municipal Affairs Committee of the House. Wheeler is a member of that committee. He said he expects the committee to take up the legislation in the next week or so. If the bill passes through the committee, it will then reach the House floor. Last year, it didn’t reach the House floor, he said.

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School board will address procurement audit findings BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com A separate audit of purchase processes that found Sumter School District didn’t follow its own procurement policy will be before the Sumter School District Board of Trustees on Monday at its regularly scheduled monthly work session. Independent accountant Robin Poston completed the procurement audit in early December, and it revealed McGHANEY five findings. Among those included two sole source procurements that didn’t have adequate documentation to provide justification for sole-source determination and “numerous instances” of approved “emergency procurements” that should have been solicited during a longer time frame for the most competitive pricing. Poston, of Harper, Poston & Moree, P.A., also conducted the district’s annual audit of financial statements last fall that

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The Thomas Sumter Academy Lady Generals give one giant group hug after winning the SCISA Class 2A state basketball tournament Saturday at Sumter County Civic Center. For more details, turn to B1.

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Shaw cuts ribbon on its medical facility BY JACK OSTEEN jack@theitem.com Col. Daniel T. Lasica, 20th Fighter Wing commander, said even though a lot has changed since 1944 when it comes to the facilities for the 20th Medical Group, taking care of airmen has not. Lasica cut the ribbon Friday on a new $57 million, 116,000-square-foot, three-story, state-of-the-art medical facility before a crowd of young and old airmen as well as many civic leaders from Sumter.

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The new medical facility, in conjunction with local specialty providers, is now prepared to support the medical needs of approximately 31,000 eligible beneficiaries, according to information released from Shaw Air Force Base. Of the region’s eligible beneficiaries, there are approximately 12,500 active-duty service members, retirees and family members enrolled with the 20th Medical Group for primary care. The clinic replaces the existing clinic, built in 1976, and

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Young airmen and other 20th Medical Group members prepare to cut SEE SHAW, PAGE A7 the ribbon on the new clinic at Shaw Air Force Base on Friday.

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Judge denies bond to sexual assault suspect BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com A magistrate judge denied bond Friday for Edward Earl McElveen, 66, of Dalzell, who was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting his neighbor this week. The bond denial remains effective until McElveen, a registered sex offender, goes before a circuit judge for another bond hearing in April. McElveen is charged with kidnapping, first degree criminal sexual conduct, felon in possession of a weapon, unlawful carry of a weapon and possession of a weapon during a violent crime for allegedly binding the victim, 78, with duct tape and sexually assaulting her twice within a 12-hour period between Tuesday and Wednesday in Scenic Lake Mobile Home Park. Magistrate Judge Larry Blanding denied bond for all five charges against McElveen until a circuit court judge could set bond during a hearing at 8:30 a.m. on April 7 at Sumter County Judicial Center. The victim and her family were present during the hearing at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center on Friday. During a news conference on Wednesday, Sheriff Anthony Dennis said the victim and alleged attacker

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Sumter couple cashes in during lottery drawing A Sumter man has his wife to thank for being $300,000 richer after playing a combination of family birth dates in Sunday’s Palmetto Cash 5 drawing at the Shiv Food Mart in Columbia. “If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have played that day,” he said. “I was busy, and she put my numbers in for me.” The Sumter couple is planning to pay off their mortgage and keep the win quiet. They aren’t even planning on telling their children. “Me and my wife are going to enjoy it,” the winner said. Spending the extra $1 for Power-Up multiplied his $100,000 prize to $300,000 when a 3 was drawn. The odds of winning $300,000 playing Palmetto Cash 5 are 1 in 1,606,214. Now that the prize is paid, Shiv Food Mart in Columbia received a $3,000 commission.

Series to give public overview of legal system The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program is sponsoring Law School for Non-Lawyers, a seven-week program designed to give the public an overview of the South Carolina legal system and insight into common legal problems people face. The series will be held on Tuesdays from from 6 to 9 p.m. March 7 through April 18 at Central Carolina Technical College, 111 S. Main St. The deadline to enroll is noon Thursday. To register, call (803) 778-6656 or visit www.cctech.edu. For other questions, contact the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program at (803) 799-6653, extension 158.

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Magistrate Judge Larry Blanding, right, denies bond to Edward Earl McElveen, left, Friday afternoon at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. had been in an intimate relationship for about one year before the relationship ended one month ago. He said the alleged incident started about 5 p.m. on Tuesday when McElveen went to the victim’s residence asking for food. While inside the victim’s residence, McElveen allegedly pulled out a handgun, bound the vic-

tim’s arms and wrists with duct tape and sexually assaulted her, he said. Dennis said McElveen forcibly moved the victim to his residence next door where he sexually assaulted her a second time. He said the victim was able to escape and call law enforcement on Wednesday morning after removing some of the duct tape while

McElveen was outside. Dennis said McElveen was arrested without incident while walking along the road in the mobile home park about noon on Wednesday. A handgun described by the victim was found on his person during the arrest, he said. According to Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Ken Bell, McElveen’s hearing was not held within 24 hours of him being arrested because he was detained for weapons charges. A suspect can be detained for a maximum of 24 hours without being charged, he said. Bell said McElveen also invoked his right to an attorney immediately after he was taken into custody so officers could not question him without an attorney present. While he was detained, investigators spoke with the victim and were able to establish probable cause to get warrants charging McElveen for the assault, he said. The warrants were served on Thursday, well within the 24 hours that the law requires, he said. McElveen is a registered sex offender after being convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature on Sept. 1, 2005, in North Charleston.

Sumter High AFJROTC seeks donations FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC program will host its annual Bataan Death March Remembrance from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the school. Several local veterans’ organizations, including American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and South Carolina Combat Veterans Group, as well as some active-duty personnel from Shaw Air Force Base, will participate along with the cadets. The event is a remembrance of a tragic event during World War II in the Pacific. On April 9, 1942, after a three-month battle on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines, 80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war were forced to march to an internment camp 60 miles away. The Japanese Imperial Army provided little food or

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Sumter High School’s Air Force JROTC unit, along with members of Sumter Combat Veterans and other veterans, start the commemoration of the Bataan Death March in 2016. water. Many prisoners were killed or beaten severely during the march, and more died during their months of imprisonment. Approximately 10,000 men died, including 1,000 Americans and 9,000 Filipinos, according to the Bataan Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico,

now known as the New Mexico National Guard Bataan Memorial Museum. For more information, visit www.bataanmuseum.com. The AFJROTC program at Sumter High School is asking for a donation of $50 for the local DAV chapter or a donation of water or small

snacks for the cadets who will participate in the march. All proceeds will go to the local chapter of the DAV. Checks should be made to “Disabled American Veterans.” DAV is an organization chartered by Congress for disabled military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces that helps them and their families with transportation to and from appointments and provides them with equipment, such as walkers and power chairs. It has more than 1.2 million members nationwide. It is almost entirely funded by donations and, as such, it relies on community support through this event at Sumter High School. For more information on the Sumter High School AFROTC Bataan Death March Remembrance, contact Fred Moore at (803) 481-4480, extension 6148, or fred.moore@ sumterschools.net.

Division Chief Ivey named Firefighter of the Year BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Known as a firefighter who exceeds at his job without expecting an award, Division Chief Charles “Bud” Ivey was named 2016 American Legion Law and Order Firefighter of the Year. Ivey started his career in the fire service in 1975 as a volunteer firefighter with Sumter County Fire Department. He joined the city fire department in 1981. Ivey said he was inspired to work in the fire service after watching his father do the same thing.

“It’s just a calling,” he said. It’s not something everyone can do, he added. Ivey said the job is exciting and sometimes fun but it also has its downside. “We’ve had a couple of saves,” he said. But there’s a lot more that you don’t want to see and that you wish you could wipe out of your memory, he added. You just have to deal with it and move on, he said. Ivey said he is able to stay positive despite the difficulties of the job by talking with friends and family. Ivey said although he is honored to receive the firefighter of the year award he thinks there are more people

who are more deserving. “Chief Ivey is a very valuable employee,” said Sumter Fire Chief Karl Ford. “We came into the fire department at the same time, IVEY and I’ve seen him do some heroic things,” he said. He is the type of person you want to receive an award, Ford said. He’s also the kind of person to not want an award for his work but will accept it graciously, he said. Ivey is a valuable leader, servant, instructor and mentor, he said.

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3 military men gain growing influence with Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — In a White House laden with competing power centers, a trio of military men has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and Joint Chiefs Chairman Joseph Dunford have quickly formed a stabilizing alliance in an administration whose earliest days have been marked by turmoil. At working dinners and meetings with President Trump, the men — all retired or current generals — have sought to guide the new leader and foreign policy novice. And they have increasingly represented Trump around the world, seeking to allay concerns about the new president and his nascent foreign policy. Their fingerprints can increasingly be seen on the president’s early national security moves, from the reworking of his controversial refugee and immigration order to the walking back of his talk of a “military operation” for deportations to his search for a national security adviser after the first was ousted. All three are notable for their independence from Trump. None had a previous relationship with him, but all have long histories with each other. When Kelly’s son was killed in Afghanistan in 2010, it was Dunford who arrived at his house in uniform to inform him. Mattis and Kelly recommended each other for defense secretary. All three served in Iraq about the

same time. In Washington and in foreign capitals, their long résumés have been a welcome addition to an administration led by a president and several advisers with no experience in government. “It should be reassuring that they are visible with Trump and cementing their influence,” said Christine Wormuth, a former undersecretary of MATTIS defense for policy and a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington-based think tank. The rising power of Mattis, Kelly and DunKELLY ford also could assuage some fears among Republicans that national security decision-making is becoming too concentrated in the White House West Wing. Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law DUNFORD and senior adviser, has been deeply involved in discussions with foreign officials. And chief strategist Steve Bannon, a media executive with no foreign policy experience, now has a seat on Trump’s Principals Committee, which weighs pressing national security issues. Of the three military men, Mattis has emerged as a dominant figure in

POLICE BLOTTER ARRESTS James R. Jackson, 34, of 760 Loring Mill Road, was arrested on Thursday and charged with first-degree domestic violence for allegedly offering or attempting to cause bodily harm or injury to the victim while in the 200 block of Tullah Drive. According to a release from Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson allegedly stated in a text message that he had a firearm and would use it to harm the victim. William L. Armstrong II, 32, of 287 Tiger Lily Road, was ar-

rested on Thursday and charged with receiving stolen goods for allegedly having assorted construction equipment, belonging to the victim, valued at about $5,000 in his possession.

Trump’s orbit. A 66-year-old retired Marine, Mattis is credited by some National Security Council staff with blocking an executive order that would have reopened CIA “black sites.” Trump has said the Pentagon chief convinced him it wasn’t necessary to bring back banned torture techniques such as waterboarding. On his way to Baghdad last week, Mattis bluntly rebuffed Trump’s assertion that America may have a second chance to take Iraqi oil as compensation for U.S. efforts in the wartorn country. “We’re not in Iraq to seize anybody’s oil,” Mattis told reporters. Kelly, too, has tried to moderate some of the president’s hard-line positions. Hours after Trump said deportations of people in the U.S. illegally were being carried out as a “military operation,” Kelly said Thursday in Mexico that the U.S. would not enlist the military to enforce immigration laws. White House spokesman Sean Spicer later said Trump was describing the “precision” of the operations and not referring to the military actually being involved. Mattis and Kelly are said to have been deeply frustrated with the rollout of Trump’s refugee and immigration ban and made clear to associates that they were not involved in crafting the directive. Both moved swiftly to address gaps in the measure, with Mattis asking that Iraqis who helped

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U.S. troops be exempt and Kelly clarifying that green card holders would not be affected. For the first few weeks after the inauguration, Mattis and Kelly agreed that one of them should remain in the United States to keep tabs on the orders rapidly firing out of the White House, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Despite their concerns about Trump’s travel order, neither has spoken out against it. In fact, Kelly launched a particularly robust defense of it, which was welcomed by the White House, an administration official said. The official and others with knowledge of the emerging dynamic insisted on anonymity in order to discuss the administration’s internal dynamics. While Trump tapped Mattis and Kelly for his Cabinet, he inherited Dunford, whose term as Joint Chiefs chairman runs through the end of the year. But the president, who has stocked his national security team with military leaders, is said to see Dunford as a “general’s general,” according to another person with knowledge of Trump’s team. Earlier this week, Trump tapped another military man, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, as his national security adviser after firing Michael Flynn for misleading the White House about his dealings with Russia. Mattis, Kelly and Dunford all praised the pick, the administration official said.

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So it really has an insignificant affect on the body. While reports claim that caffeine is in fact assoMissy ciated with Corrigan reduced bone mass, it is more likely because of an increase in caffeinated beverage intake and a reduced intake of milk and other dairy products. Researchers confess that most studies are done on populations with less than recommended calcium intakes and that there is no evidence that caffeine has a harmful effect on bone status in those who consume the recommended daily allowances of calcium. Vitamin D is just as important as it assists in the absorption of calcium. Some researchers think that increasing vitamin D can help prevent osteoporosis. So you will see food products such as cereals, dairy and juices fortified with vitamin D. In addition to food, sun exposure can help the body create its own vitamin D. Experts recommend spending 5 to 30 minutes in direct sun twice a week without sunscreen to help the body create it.

he Harvard Medical School reports that osteoporosis contributes to more than 2 million bone fractures in the United States every year. Although osteoporosis is more common among the elderly, it is a natural part of aging. However, with a combination of exercise and diet, the early onset of the disease can be prevented and lost bone can be replaced. Calcium and vitamin D through a proper diet are critical to preventing bone loss. Calcium is an important nutrient for building bone and slowing the pace of bone loss. With age, the body absorbs and conserves less calcium. As a result, your body will take calcium from bone for a variety of important metabolic functions. The recommended daily intake for calcium is 1,000 milligrams a day for adults up through age 50 and 1,200 milligrams a day for people ages 51 and older. It is believed that caffeinated drinks like coffee and soda decrease calcium absorption, leading to osteoporosis. One study showed that a cup of coffee can cause a loss of 2 to 4 milligrams of calcium where drinking 1 cup of milk has 300 milligrams of calcium.

While food and sun exposure should be enough, taking a supplement of 1,000 IU is advised if your levels are low. Bone density begins to decrease in your 30s, so it is best to maximize your bone density-building time in the years before that. But even if you are beyond

your bone-building years, there is a lot you can do to preserve or even replace the bone you have lost. In addition to a healthy diet, weightbearing exercise like walking is an effective and efficient way to build bone density and reduce risk of fractures and breaks.

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Harlem Rockets to take on local All Stars Fundraiser will support Fatherhood Coalition BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

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nal expectations, it's hosting an event to raise more funds. "It's not that we don't receive enough funding to serve the expected number of clients," said Site Director Keith Ivey, "it's that we have met and exceeded the mark." While the program that assists fathers was "supposed to have served 52 in the past year," Midlands Fatherhood Coalition has succeeded in providing priority services for 120 people in its service area of Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties, Ivey said. "We are the fastest-growing program in the state for fatherhood services." The coalition will host a game on Thursday between the Harlem Rockets Comedy Basketball Team and the Fatherhood All Stars, with MCELVEEN proceeds earmarked "to help support fatherchild events because our budget for families can't afford to do some of the activities." IVEY Several of the Rockets players are former Harlem Globetrotters, and the team's play is very similar to that of the Globetrotters. Known both for their incredible ball-handling skills as well as their "side-splitting" comedy, the Rockets have never been defeated. Ivey said the All Stars will do their best to break the Rockets' record. Playing on the Fatherhood All Stars team will be Ivey; Sen. Thomas McElveen, DSumter; former professional basketball player Jermaine Johnson, who works in the Lexington coalition office; and four Sumter office staff members. While Ivey said he expects the game to be competitive, he chuckled at the coalition team's chances.

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The Harlem Rockets will bring their comedy and ball-handling skills to Alice Drive Middle School on Thursday, March 2, to take on the Fatherhood All Stars. Proceeds will benefit Midlands Fatherhood Coalition.

HARLEM ROCKETS AGAINST THE FATHERHOOD ALL STARS WHERE: Alice Drive Middle School, 40 Miller Road WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday TICKETS: $8 in advance for adults, $10 at the door; and $6 in advance for students and seniors, $8 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Midlands Fatherhood Coalition, 687 N. Guignard Drive. All proceeds will benefit the coalition. PHONE: (803) 774-2140

"We'll have fun, though," he said. "There will be music, with a DJ for the kids. We'll start with the national anthem and a very short presentation on the impact of the Fatherhood Coalition on children's lives." Ivey said the mission of the coalition's program is "to give fathers the tools to become good fathers." Target fathers are those who have "poor or no relationships with their children, who don't pay child support and who don't spend quality time with their children." Thanks to the coalition, 70 of those fathers are now em-

ployed and paying child support, Ivey said, and their relationships with their children have improved; this also improves the self-esteem of the children, some of whom felt their fathers didn't care about them. He said there is built-in accountability to ensure the men pay their child support. Most have been referred by the Department of Social Services or Family Court, so if a check of the payment rolls show they're in arrears, the fathers are notified that they must pay; if they don't respond, Ivey said, "we send them back to Family Court." "That hasn't been a real problem," Ivey said. "We want to help the fathers become holistically better." Proceeds from the Harlem Rockets event will be used for such activities as "trips to the park, fishing trips, a night out with fathers and their children, that sort of thing," Ivey said. There is a major focus on fathers who are not working. Many have been incarcerated, some are referred by the Department of Social Services or Family Court, and others are

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James Wilson is receiving services from Midlands Fatherhood Coalition in Lee County. He was awarded a scholarship for forklift certification training through a partnership with Central Carolina Technical College, as were several others in the program. volunteer participants who heard about the program through word of mouth, Ivey said. The Harlem Rockets will exhibit their "Showtime Basketball" against the Fatherhood All Stars at 6 p.m. Thursday at Alice Drive Middle School, 40 Miller Road. Tickets are $8 in

advance for adults, $10 at the door; and $6 in advance for students and seniors, $8 at the door. They can be purchased at Midlands Fatherhood Coalition, 687 N. Guignard Drive. All proceeds will benefit the coalition. Call (803) 774-2140 for tickets or more information about the game or the coalition.

Star remembers ‘Carol Burnett Show’ on 50th anniversary BY NICK THOMAS Tinseltown Talks A couple of years ago, visitors to Carol Burnett’s home might have observed the comedy legend glued to the TV set, binge-watching every episode of her old variety show. But it wasn’t a case of extreme celebrity vanity sweeping through the Burnett household. “I’d been getting calls from writers wanting to interview me about the show,” Burnett said from Los Angeles. “So I thought, maybe I should write a definitive history of the 11 years I worked on ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ because, after all, I was there!” Her timing was perfect. “In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox” was published late last year as a prelude to this year’s 50th anniversary of the show, first broadcast in September 1967. “CBS will be airing a retrospective salute to our show in the fall,” Burnett added. Scrutinizing the episodes, Burnett jotted down notes to help with the book preparation. “I watched all the episodes — over 270 of them — in a period of several weeks. I fast-forwarded through the sketches that I remembered but really wanted to jog my memory about the ones I’d for-

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Clockwise from left: Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence and Carol Burnett, seen in a 1992 CBS publicity photo, were the core cast of “The Carol Burnett Show.” gotten," she said. "Watching also helped me remember behind-the-scenes stories and the great variety of guests that appeared each week.” As she progressed through the viewing marathon, Burnett said it was fascinating to observe the cast evolve. “We all improved over the first three or four years. Harvey (Korman) was brilliant from the beginning, but even he honed his craft. Vicki (Lawrence) was 18 and right out of high school at the start, so Harvey took her under his wing, teaching her accents and giving her acting tips. She absorbed everything like a sponge, and millions of viewers

watched her evolve into a brilliant comedienne.” Audiences were also treated to a parade of weekly special guests throughout the series, which collectively could be considered a history of Hollywood from the period. “We might have had more famous guest stars than any other TV show,” Burnett suggested. “My husband (the late Joe Hamilton) was producing the show, and we would say let’s call so-andso and ask him or her on the show. For singers and dancers, we always tried to use them in sketches, too.” One memorable guest was Gloria Swanson. “We wrote a sketch based on her ability to imitate Charlie Chaplin as she did in ‘Sunset Boulevard.’ We filmed it in black and white, and she was thrilled about doing it.” But their guest wish list wasn’t always fulfilled. “We wanted Bette Davis and had a standard fee for all our guest stars, but she asked for too much money,” Burnett recalled. “I wanted to pay her more, but we couldn’t because everyone would have wanted more.” In addition to its impressive guest list, the show is legendary for the cast "breaking up" during filming. “People remember those sketches and think we did it all the time, but we really

didn’t,” she laughed. “Nor did we ever do it on purpose, and it was mostly when Tim (Conway) was on. We’d tape two shows on Fridays with different audiences. Tim would do it the way we rehearsed for the first taping, then go crazy for the second without telling anyone what he would be doing.” For all her TV work, Burnett amassed an incredible collection of honors, including three personal Emmy’s just for “The Carol Burnett Show.” “Of course, I’m proud of the awards, and they’re sitting on a shelf —but I don’t go and polish them every day!” she said, laughing. Already an author of several other popular books on her life and career, her latest 320-page memoir on the show has been warmly received by critics and fans. She said she wasn’t too concerned about finding an audience for a book about a 50-year-old TV show. “It still airs on cable, and there are old and new fans watching it," Burnett said. "But I really just wanted to get the memories down on paper for myself, and if others enjoy it, that’s the cherry on top of the sundae.” Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, and has written features, columns and interviews for more than 600 magazines and newspapers. See www.tinseltowntalks.com.

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Brisbones celebrate 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brisbone of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 20, 2017, at Cowboys Brazilian Steakhouse, Columbia. Their three children are Lisa Brisbone of Charlotte, Randy Brisbone of Sumter and Marcus and Renesha Brisbone of Columbia. The couple has five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Brisbone is the former Willene Thomasena Wactor of Sumter. MR., MRS. ALBERT BRISBONE

EDUCATION NEWS Central Carolina Technical College 3 CCTC EMPLOYEES HONORED On Feb. 17, three Central Carolina Technical College employees were honored during the South Carolina Technical Education Association annual conference in Myrtle Beach. Myles Williams, dean of general education; Deborah Seymour, freshman seminar coordinator; and Martha McMahon, accounting technician, were each recognized for their outstanding service and achievements. SCTEA, a professional association of technical education personnel, hosts the annual Employee of the Year awards to recognize one person in each category: faculty, staff and administration/managers. Each college within the S.C. Technical College system selects its three winners, who are then recognized during the luncheon and receive a certificate of recognition and $100 cash award. The purpose of the Educator of the Year awards is to provide recognition for outstanding service and achievement in the South Carolina Technical College System.

HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER CAREER FAIR HELD On Feb. 13, Central Carolina Technical College held its fifth Annual Career Fair at the Health Sciences Center in downtown Sumter. This event offered nursing, medical assisting, surgical technology, medical record coding, massage therapy and pharmacy technology students, graduates and faculty a chance to meet representatives from hospitals and healthcare facilities to discuss career and employment opportunities.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DAY On Feb. 14, CCTC held its annual University Transfer Day on Main Campus in Sumter. This was a great opportunity for students who want to pursue higher education or career opportunities to gather information and meet with representatives from four-year universities, as well as representatives from all military branches. — Catherine M. Wood

Thomas Sumter Academy LEUKEMIA CAMPAIGN KICKOFF TSA kicked off its 35th Leukemia Campaign on Feb. 13. Rob Teal, father of Baylor Teal, was the guest speaker. Four students cut their hair for Pantene for Patients. TSA's goal this year is to raise $13,000 for an overall goal of $250,000 for leukemia the past 35 years.

SPELLING BEE STATE CHAMPION TSA’s Sydney Kindsvater won the SCISA State Spelling Bee for the eighth grade on Feb. 15. — BJ Reed

Clarendon School District 1 ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Paul Elementary School students participated in STEM Day by presenting science fair projects. The STEM projects enable students to apply everything they learned this school year in order to discover new things about the world around them. More than 120 projects were submitted by students in grades four through six. The STEM day was a great success, and the students learned a lot. The school winner for St. Paul Elementary School STEM Day was Christina Ragin. — Beverly Spry

Sumter School District BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTEST Sumter Police Department sponsored the fifth-annual Black History Month contest. Interested students from the city schools in grades K-2 submitted artwork on a black person they admired, and students in grades 3-5 submitted essays on blacks who were heroes to them. The winners attended an awards presentation on Thursday, followed by lunch and an opportunity to play games at Chuck E. Cheese. Winners were, from

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BUS DRIVERS APPRECIATED February is the American School Bus Council’s “Love the Bus” month. The event was established to raise awareness and appreciation of school bus drivers. In Sumter School District, approximately 8,500 students ride the bus every day. The 220 routes, twice a day, and 125 drivers crisscross the entire county to transport the students. Many of Sumter School District bus drivers also have other roles in the schools. Some are faculty members, paraprofessionals, custodians, cafeteria workers and office staff. In addition, many of the coaches have the necessary licensure to drive buses so that they can transport their teams safely to and from athletic events. Each driver goes through rigorous training and undergoes professional development training annually. Superintendent J. Frank Baker said, “We could not run this large school district without the dedication and dependability of our bus drivers. We appreciate their commitment to the students and their loyalty to the district.”

ROTC DRILL TEAMS EXCEL Drill teams from all three Sumter School District high schools’ ROTC programs competed recently at the Lowcountry drill competition held at Charleston Southern University. Each returned home with trophies. Sumter High School Air Force Jr. ROTC drill team, commanded by Cadet Lt. Col. Joseph Roveri, brought home first-place trophies in Armed Exhibition Platoon, Unarmed Fancy Flight, Armed IDR Platoon, Unarmed Element, Armed Exhibition Duet, and Color Guard, commanded by Cadet Maj. Cameron Hearrell. They earned two second-place trophies in Armed Exhibition Squad and Unarmed Fancy Element and one thirdplace trophy in Unarmed IDR Flight. They were named first place overall. Crestwood High School took first place in Fancy Armed Element, second place in Fancy Duet Armed and Fancy Duet Unarmed. They received two third-place trophies in the area of Basic Armed Flight and Fancy Unarmed Flight. The drill team commander for Crestwood was Cadet Maj. Julee Leger. Lakewood High School, under the command of Cadet Airman First Class Payton Reed, won third place in Armed Element. Lakewood also competed at the Ashley Ridge High School drill competition and garnered six third-place trophies in Regulation Armed Individual Competition, Regulation Unarmed Flight Competition, Exhibition Armed Flight Competition, Exhibition Armed Element Competition, Exhibition Un-

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BOARD TO MEET Sumter School District Board of Trustees will have its monthly workshop meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at the district office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road. There is no public participation scheduled for workshop meetings. The next regular monthly board meeting is scheduled for March 13. — Mary B. Sheridan

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University of South Carolina Sumter IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT SUMMER Make the most of your summer. USC Sumter has the summer schedule ready and available online for students interested in taking one or more classes during the summer break. Whether you are a USC Sumter student or a student enrolled at another campus, we have a class that will help you get ahead or possibly catch up this summer. Why take a summer class? Just a few of the benefits are to lighten your fall and spring course loads, improve a grade, focus on one or two classes instead of four or five, get prerequisites out of the way, if you are still in high school you can get a jumpstart on college classes and you can enjoy more personal attention with smaller class sizes. To find out what USC Sumter has to offer this summer, visit uscsumter.edu/ courseschedules or call (803) 775-8727. — Misty Hatfield

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Juniors at Sumter Christian School received their rings in the Junior Ring Ceremony held Feb. 15. Sumter Christian School held its annual Junior Ring Chapel for grades 1-12 on Feb. 15 to honor the junior class as they approach their final phase of high school. Pastor Ron Davis of Sumter Bible Church brought a Scriptural challenge paralleling our lives and the commemorative rings. Bob Robinett, who has taught at SCS for 32 years, presented the rings to the class, and Pastor Davis gave the closing benediction. The junior class also completed its Valentine’s Day fundraiser to help them prepare to host the Junior-Senior Banquet in May. Every year students in the junior class sell flowers, candygrams, stuffed animals and balloons and also dress up as different characters to earn penny votes from each class. This year Doug Miles dressed up as Detective Love, Ashley Olberding as the Queen of Hearts, Johnathan Clement as Dr. Love and Vanessa Blanton as the Love Bug. Doug Miles as Detective Love won the most votes, and sixth grade won a pizza party for casting the most votes in the school.

SENIOR ATTENDS DAR CEREMONY Senior Amanda Silvey attended a ceremony for the Sumter Home Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Feb. 15. The ceremony goal was to honor and celebrate Sumter’s future leaders by awarding Sumter County’s American Short Story Contest Winner and the Good Citizen Essay winners. — Miriam Marritt

Wilson Hall DANCE MARATHON EXCEEDS GOAL Wilson Hall raised $10,610, far exceeding the goal of $7,000, for the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital by hosting its first-ever mini-dance marathon. In partnership with the University of South Carolina Dance Marathon which raises more than half-a-million dollars every year through the Miracle Network, the money raised will go to support bettering the lives of children at the hospital. Held in the Nash Student Center on Feb. 11, the event featured music, games, activities and food for students of all ages. In addition to raising money through admission to the event, the committee raised money through a movie night, bake sales, T-shirt sales and the solicitation of donations through the Miracle Network’s website. The student-led event was organized by the following members of the Executive Committee: Natalie Ardis, Steph Areford, Danielle deHoll, Lauren Elizabeth Elmore, Lane Herlong, Sam Hilferty and Campbell Mims. Liz Affronti served as the faculty adviser for the committee. — Sean Hoskins

Lower Lee Elementary School’s princesses were escorted by their fathers, grandfathers, uncles and brothers to the school’s annual Father Daughter Dance on Feb. 9. The evening was full of smiles, laughter, dancing and love. Lower Lee Elementary School would like to send a big thank you to all of the gentlemen who attended the event. Third-grade students are learning that fractions are everywhere. The students used coins to illustrate the variety of math skills that can be used with fractions. Students are engaged in learning about famous black Americans during Black History Month. One of the blacks they researched is George Washington Carver. George Washington Carver is most remembered for his more than 300 products he created from peanuts and peanut oil. Balls are the topic of discussion in Tirisha Robinson’s and Verlie Holmes’ 4K class. The class is reading a book titled “Have a Ball,” which compares and contrasts different balls. The lesson was also incorporated with math as the students used balls to categorize into groups.

WEST LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Music, moving and mind stimulation is what you will observe during dance residency classes at West Lee Elementary School. The students had fun participating in dance challenges such as the mannequin challenge and a special balancing stand-off challenge. The students also learned about the many health benefits of dance. Clifford Broderick’s and Carmella Graham-Wilson’s fifth-grade classes learned what it takes to build a bridge in art class. The fifth-grade students designed and built bridges in which a toy car could travel.

LEE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Lee Central High School’s Junior ROTC cadets put smiles on the faces of the residents and staff at Cottonwood Nursing Center in Bishopville during their visit on Feb. 7. The fun began as the cadets participated in lively games and led the residents in a new version of “Soul Train” dancing. The cadets also helped the residents showcase their artistic talents in coloring.

DISTRICT WIDE Lee County School District’s “Helping Hands Open Hearts Uniform Exchange Program” held its grand opening on Jan. 25 at the Lee County Adult Education building. The exchange program operates two days a week on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. The program is also open on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program offers free uniforms to Lee County School District students. Contact District Parent Liaison Gwendolyn Frederick for more information regarding the program. — Shawnta McKenzie

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AUDIT FROM PAGE A1 showed the district overspent by $6.2 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. Public school districts are required by the state to have procurement audits once every three years, and Sumter’s audit last fall was for the time frame July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016. Other findings by Poston in the audit included small purchases under $2,500 not consistently having purchase orders and instances where purchase orders were split for individual schools when they should have been combined together into one purchase order and bids solicited to assure the most competitive pricing. Board Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney said corrective actions have already been put in place by the district in reference to the various audit findings to ensure policies and procedures are followed. He, in part, attributed the findings to it being the district’s first procurement audit since consolidation in 2011. He said the district office has had a lot of transitions since consolidation both with the change in administration and other staff members. Absent from Monday’s agenda is an update from financial

consultant Scott Allan. Allan was hired by the board Jan. 9 to help guide the district through its current financial crisis as revealed in the annual audit. To this point, Allan has analyzed the causes for how the district overspent by $6.2 million last year and is working with district-level staff and administration in making costsaving adjustments to this year’s budget. He’s also helping to implement safeguards so unbudgeted hiring does not occur again. Allan will later help the district to formulate its budget for 2017-18. Shelly Galloway, district public information and strategic partnerships coordinator, said Allan is next expected to address the board of trustees at its March 13 board meeting. That board meeting in March will be the next opportunity for public comment as well because public participation is not on the agenda for Monday’s work session. The board’s work sessions typically do not include a public comment period. Monday’s meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at the district office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road.

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The new 20th Medical Group Clinic is seen. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday on the new $57 million, 116,000-square-foot, three-story, state-of-the-art medical facility before a crowd of young and old airmen as well as many civic leaders from Sumter.

SHAW FROM PAGE A1 buildings across the medical campus for patient convenience. Additional features include an open courtyard, integrated technology and energy efficiency that will achieve certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. “We don’t do in-patient surgeries or anything like that, so that’s where we

work with community partners,” said Lt. Col. James Ulrich, 20th Medical Group administrator. “We work together to make sure all of our patients’ needs are met. That’s critical because that allows us to bring more people onto the base, which helps out the community.” He said having these medical services available in the local area allows families

that require specialty care, such as those enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, to come to Shaw when they would otherwise not be able to. The local area providing a variety of medical services also helps the mission of the 20th Fighter Wing, Ulrich said. By referring individuals to medical services in the local area, airmen spend less time commuting and more time affecting the mission.

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40 Mill Run 5 BR, 3.5 BA 4885 sqft $525,000 MLS/ID: 129872

2730 Mohican Dr. 5 BR, 4.5 BA 5000 sqft $597,000 MLS/ID: 129031

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60 Mona Ct. 3 BR, 2 BA 1957 sqft $174,500 MLS/ID: 129903

1297 Mooneyham Road 3BR, 2BA 2581sqft $250,000 MLS/ID:130298

1038 N. Guignard Apt #8 3BR, 2.5BA 1800SQFT $99,995 MLS/ID:131088

78 Nash Street 4BR, 4BA 3049SQFT $209,900 MLS/ID:131177

140 Paisley Park 4BR, 3.5BA 2910SQFT $274,900 MLS/ID:131345

4790 Patriot Pky 3BR, 1BA 1454sqft $69,900 MLS/ID:128180

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1840 Photina Street 3BR, 2BA 1915sqft $166,900 MLS/ID: 130353

2690 Pintail Drive 4BR, 3BA 2412sqft $224,500 MLS/ID:130328

2780 Pintail Drive 4BR, 2.5BA 2531SQFT $245,000 MLS/ID:131602

64 Radcliff 3BR, 2.5BA 2018sqft $127,500 MLS/ID:126581

689 Red Bud Park 4 BR, 3 BA 2469 sqft $184,900 MLS/ID: 127350

2801 Sequoia Drive 3BR, 2BA 1545sqft $119,900 MLS/ID:128734

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3370 Sportsman 3BR, 2BA 1351SQFT $126,500 MLS/ID:131282

2116 Sumter Hwy 4BR, 4BA 4420SQFT $240,000 MLS/ID:130744

16 Thelma Drive 3BR, 1.5BA 1868SQFT $119,900 MLS/ID:130703

300 Trillium Lane 3BR, 2BA 1542SQFT $144,900 MLS/ID:131337

3170 Tuckaway Drive 3BR, 2BA 1314SQFT $118,900 MLS/ID:130937

1 Tucson Drive 3BR, 3BA 3412sqft $185,000 MLS/ID:128350

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513 W. Calhoun 3BR, 2BA 1951sqft $124,500 MLS/ID:129042

505 West Calhoun 4BR, 2BA 3056SQFT $319,000 MLS/ID:131580

7 Warren Court 3 BR, 1 BA 1592 sqft $100,300 MLS/ID: 129839

2330 Watersong Run 5BR, 4.5BA 3800SQFT $525,000 MLS/ID:130779

718 West Hampton Ave 3BR, 2BA 2046SQFT $175,000 MLS/ID:129313

109 Wise Dr. 3BR, 1BA 1134sqft $79,000 MLS/ID:126891

Commercial Property Alice Drive/Lang Jennings Suitable Use: Office, Professional Service 1.6 Acres $395,000 MLS/ID: 120723

Bultman Dr. Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Office-Land 6.05Acres $453,750 MLS/ID: 126682

1077 Alice Drive Suitable Use: Commercial/ Business/ Office 0.9 Acres $325,000 MLS/ID: 97041

748 Bultman Dr. Suitable Use: Retail, Professional Service-Land 5625SQFT $489,000 MLS/ID: 130216

1490 Airport Road Suitable Use: Office, Warehouse 1.21 Acres $25,000 MLS/ID: 131673 3800 Broad St. Suitable Use: Retail, Professional Service 1.62 Acres $80,000 MLS/ID: 125580 2935 Broad St. Suitable Use: Multi-Family, Commercial/Business 24 Acres $1,199,900 MLS/ID: 130565 3870 Broad St. Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Investment 7 Acres $560,000 MLS/ID: 130562 3016 Broad St. Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Investment 18.26 Acres $999,900 MLS/ID: 130564 530 Brushwood Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Office 1.49 Acres $125,000 MLS/ID: 126880

Land 709 & 711 Bailey St. Suitable Use: Residential 0.34 Acres $10,000 Subdivision: Bates MLS/ID: 126806 14 Bancroft Drive Suitable Use: Residential 1.06 Acres $29,900 Subdivision: Avondale MLS/ID: 128931 3715 Bannister Lane Suitable Use: Residential 5 Acres $50,000 Subdivision: Young MLS/ID: 97161 3675 Bannister Lane Suitable Use: Residential 5 Acres $50,000 Subdivision: Young MLS/ID: 97162

Highway 763 Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Industrial, Office, Investment 1.17 Acres $30,000 MLS/ID: 131210

300 Rast St. Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Office 1.15 Acres $150,000 Next to Mall MLS/ID: 126680

480 Lee Street Suitable Use: Commercial/Business 0.5 Acres $15,000 MLS/ID: 128035

1650 S. Guignard Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Warehouse 2.2 Acres $25,000 MLS/ID: 127839

470 Lee Street Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Office 0.66 Acres $20,000 MLS/ID: 128111

Calhoun St Ext Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Multi-Family 29 Acres $150,000 MLS/ID: 129589

754 Liberty Street Suitable Use: Office 0.85 Acres $125,000 MLS/ID: 131407

Calhoun St Ext Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Multi-Family 63 Acres $540,000 MLS/ID: 129588

370 Manning Ave Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Office 0.75 Acres $22,500 MLS/ID: 125809

400 E. Church St. Suitable Use: Multi-Family, Commercial/ Business, Service/Retail 13.1 Acres $327,500 MLS/ID: 129975

Mooneyham Rd. Suitable Use: Industrial 27 Acres $216,000 MLS/ID: 118502

Electric Dr. Suitable Use: Industrial, Warehouse 36.37 Acres $529,000 MLS/ID: 125497 Highway 261 South Suitable Use: Retail 5.88 Acres $110,000 MLS/ID: 130820 Highway 441 & Highway 521 Suitable Use: Retail 3 Acres $250,000 MLS/ID: 128601

21 & 23 West Calhoun Suitable Use: Commercial/Business 0.6 Acres $70,000 MLS/ID: 130985

Peach Orchard/Highway 441 Suitable Use: Multi-Family, Office 3.67 Acres $36,000 MLS/ID: 129337 Pocalla Swamp Rd. Suitable Use: Investment, Timber 160 Acres $65,000 MLS/ID: 128147 Racetrack Rd. Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Farming 76.6 Acres $1,072,400 MLS/ID: 126508

3600 Black River Rd. Suitable Use: Residential 10 Acres $80,000 Subdivision: Young MLS/ID: 97160

5970 Brookland Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 1.45 Acres $35,000 Subdivision: Brookland MLS/ID: 128944

631 Bowen Drive Suitable Use: Residential, SWMH, DWMH 0.44 Acres $14,000 MLS/ID: 127845

2851 BrownField Way Suitable Use: Residential 1.17 Acres $125,000 MLS/ID: 129850

600 Bowen Drive Suitable Use: Residential SWMH, DWMH 0.41 Acres $14,000 MLS/ID: 127846

Council St. Suitable Use: Residential 2 Acres $40,000 MLS/ID: 111588

6040 Brookland Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 1.38 Acres $35,000 Subdivision: Brookland MLS/ ID: 128941

2367 Beckwood Rd. Suitable Use: Residential, Timber 14.18 Acres $60,000 MLS/ID: 128866

Brookland Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 1.38 Acres $35,000 Subdivision: Brookland MLS/ID: 128942

3730 Black River Rd. Suitable Use: Residential 5 Acres $50,000 Subdivision: Young MLS/ID: 97157

Brookland Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 1.38 Acres $35,000 Subdivision: Brookland MLS/ID: 128943

25 West Calhoun Suitable Use: Commercial/Business, Office 0.096 Acres $12,000 MLS/ID: 131003

10410 Douglas Swamp Rd. Suitable Use: Residential 1 Acre $6,500 MLS/ID: 127923 810 E. Glouchester Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 0.14 Acres $25,900 Subdivision: Deerfield Courtyard MLS/ID: 130006 E. Brewington Rd. Suitable Use: Residential, Farming 32.35 Acres $97,000 MLS/ID: 108691 Edwin Mole Rd. Suitable Use: Residential, Vacation/ Recreation

Commercial Buildings for Sale 2715 Antelope Dr. Suitable Use: Wholesale, Automotive Service 3 Acres $145,000 MLS/ID: 125612 1016 Broad St. Suitable Use: Retail 12410SQFT $999,800 MLS/ID: 115596

19 & 21 N. Harvin St Suitable Use: Office 5320SQFT $240,000 MLS/ID: 119370 1410 Highway 15 South Suitable Use: Retail, Automotive Service 6.03 Acres $175,000 MLS/ID: 128052

667 W. Liberty St. Suitable Use: Retail, Wholesale 0.4 Acres $275,000 MLS/ID: 129047

455 N. Guignard Dr. Suitable Use: Retail 2597SQFT $250,000 MLS/ID: 110685

23 West Calhoun St. Suitable Use: Professional Service 2331SQFT $285,000 MLS/ID: 130983

138 N. Main St. #144 Suitable Use: Retail 4401SQFT $320,000 MLS/ID: 120077

764 West Liberty Professional Office 3800SQFT with 8 Exam Rooms & 6 Offices Ask for John or Frank $279,900

351 Neeley St. Suitable Use: Wholesale 4.47 Acres $155,000 MLS/ID: 127707

2585 Peach Orchard Rd. Suitable Use: Income/Commercial Combo 1.16 Acres $130,000 MLS/ID: 105901

3289 & 3299 Broad St. Suitable Use: Bar/Tavern 2.31 Acres $325,000 MLS/ID: 131584

2635 Peach Orchard Rd. Suitable Use: Retail, Office, Professional Service, 0.9 Acres $125,000 MLS/ID: 130879

3277 Broad Suitable Use: Retail, Office 0.8 Acres $175,000 MLS/ID: 131585 26 Acres $59,000 MLS/ID: 129369

1.09 Acres $19,000 MLS/ID: 131178

Falcon Drive Suitable Use: Residential, Timber 13.7 Acres $41,100 MLS/ID: 131635

14 Liberty St. Mayesville, SC Suitable Use: Residential 0.33 Acres $6,500 MLS/ID: 130270

Falcon Drive Suitable Use: Residential, Timber 20 Acres $60,000 MLS/ID: 131637

895 Maplecreek Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 9.5 Acres $185,000 Subdivision: Westbrook MLS/ ID: 125045

Fishing Ln. Suitable Use: Residential 0.5 Acres $12,500 Subdivision: Foxboro MLS/ID: 128456 Fishing Ln. Suitable Use: Residential 1 Acre $31,900 Subdivision: Foxboro MLS/ID: 130011

1990 Highway 261 South Suitable Use: Residential 0.5 Acres $10,000 MLS/ID: 129109 Kingsbury Rd. Suitable Use: Residential

21 W. Calhoun St. Suitable Use: Business/Professional Service 2331SQFT $285,000 MLS/ID; 130982

8 Law Range Suitable Use: Office, Professional Service 2393SQFT $160,950 MLS/ID: 128708

541 Oxford St. Suitable Use: Professional Service, Beauty/Baber Shop, Medical/Dental 2402SQFT $180,000 MLS/ID: 130752

2515 Broad St. Suitable Use: Retail 1.17 Acres $665,000 MLS/ID: 129892

1560 Gristmill Circle Suitable Use: Residential 9 Acres $275,000 MLS/ID: 129705

2381 Peach Orchard Rd. Suitable Use: Office, Business/ Professional Service 2600SQFT $175,000 MLS/ID: 130999

Commercial Buildings for Lease 642 Broad St. Suitable Use: Retail 1897SQFT $1,200 MLS/ID: 130976 4101 Thomas Sumter Hwy Suitable Use: Income/Commercial Combo 6303SQFT $2,500 MLS/ID; 127406 3900 Camden Hwy Office Space/Warehouse Office 3500SQFT Storage $500/month MLS/ID: 117855 21 South Harvin Professional Office Space 3474SQFT $1,800/month

820 S. Pike West Business Service 4130SQFT $3,200/month MLS/ID: 127404

$875 + $50 CAM/month 648 Bultman Retail, Professional Service

17 Broad Street Office, Professional Service 4900SQFT, will divide $2,900/month MLS/ID: 129381 212 Broad Street Office Space 1200SQFT $800/month

616 Bultman Professional Service 1344SQFT $950 + $50 CAM/month MLS/ID: 119757

2715 Antelope Drive Wholesale, Automotive Service Offices-1500SQFT, Warehouse3500SQT $1,650/month MLS/ID: 130763

540 Bultman Retail, Professional Service 900SQFT $650 + $50 CAM/month MLS/ID:119687

85 West Wesmark Unit A Retail 1260SQFT $500/month

649Bultman Professional Service 1350SQFT $850 + $50 CAM/month

313 W. Wesmark Retail, Business Service 1800SQFT $1,500/month MLS/ID:124926

Marketplace Shopping Center 1224 Alice Drive Unit C Retail Space Market Place Shopping Center 1200SQFT $1,100/month

317 W. Wesmark Retail, Business Service 1300SQFT $1,375/month MLS/ID: 122883

1224 Alice Dr. Unit D Suitable Use: Retail $1,100 1200SQFT MLS/ID: 122547

1231 Landscape Office Space 575SQFT $400/month Vesper Court Truck Parking $75ea. Month

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University Shopping Center 639 Bultman Retail, Business Service 775SQFT $675 + $50 CAM/month MLS/ID: 124143 651 Bultman Retail, Professional Service 1200SQFT

Nazarene Church Rd. Suitable Use: Residential, DWMH 19 Acres $142,500 MLS/ID: 128255

5410 Strawberry Ln. Suitable Use: Residential, Investment 0.7 Acres $6,500 MLS/ID: 129120

1054 Plowden Mill Rd. Suitable Use: Residential 2.01 Acres $11,900 MLS/ID: 117221

5420 Strawberry Ln. Suitable Use: Residential, Investment 0.75 Acres $6,500 MLS/ID: 129126

Queen Chapel Road Suitable Use: Residential 4 Acres $24,000 MLS/ID: 131372

1010 Summit Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 1.15 Acres $80,000 Subdivision: Summit MLS/ID: 131035

3560 Red Lane Rd. Suitable Use: Residential 5 Acres $50,000 Subdivision: Young MLS/ID: 97155

1250 Summit Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 1.08 Acres $125,000 Subdivision: Summit MLS/ID: 131043

1830 Moorhill Estates Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 0.46 Acres $24,000 Subdivision: Beech Creek MLS/ ID: 130625

3520 Red Lane Rd. Suitable Use: Residential 5.86 Acres $50,000 Subdivision: Young MLS/ID: 97156

Hwy 261 Tillman Nursery South Suitable Use: Residential, Investment 115 Acres $400,000 Subdivision: Silver City MLS/ID: 130566

14 N. Salem Ave Suitable Use: Residential 0.37 Acres $15,600 MLS/ID: 130963

1108 Russell Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 1 Acre $65,000 MLS/ID: 127390

4155 N. Kings Hwy Suitable Use: Residential, Timer 5.18 Acres $25,000 MLS/ID: 131486

3425 Sawmill Ln. Suitable Use: Residential 5.01 Acres $112,500 Subdivision: Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Preserve MLS/ ID: 125192

Mooneyham Rd. Suitable Use: Residential, Timber 52 Acres $156,000 MLS/ID: 118500

652 Bultman Retail, Professional Service 1500SQFT $855 +$50 CAM/month

80 Tradd Suitable Use: Residential 0.16 Acres $54,900 MLS/ID: 128033

1140 Vintage Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 0.8 Acres $29,900 Subdivision: The Vintage MLS/ ID: 127100 1105 Vintage Dr. Suitable Use: Residential 0.83 Acres $35,000 Subdivision: The Vintage MLS/ ID: 127654 2315 Watersong Run Suitable Use: Residential 1.25 Acres $119,900 Subdivision: The Cove MLS/ID: 123752 2365 Watersong Run Suitable Use: Residential 1.54 Acres $75,000 Subdivision: The Cove MLS/ID: 125538 2375 Watersong Run Suitable Use: Residential 1.67 Acres $75,000 Subdivision: The Cove MLS/ID: 125539 2140 Watersong Run Suitable Use: Residential 0.5 Acres $45,000 Subdivision: The Cove MLS/ID: 102615

3655 Vanderbilt Ln. Suitable Use: Residential 5 Acres $50,000 Subdivision: Young MLS/ID: 97163

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Sumter County Council scheduled to meet Tuesday FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter County Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in County Council Chambers, Sumter County Administration Building, 13 E. Canal St., to consider: • Third and final reading of a request to amend the county zoning and development standards ordinance to add solar energy system as a condi-

tional use in light-industrial warehouse, heavy industrial, agricultural conservation, conservation preservation and agricultural-10 districts; • Third and final reading of an ordinance to authorize the execution and delivery of a special source revenue credit agreement between the county and Mount Franklin Foods South Carolina LLC; • Second reading of an ordinance to

amend Sumter County’s 2016-17 budget ordinance by changing the amount of anticipated funds, moneys and revenues estimated to be received; and • First reading of an ordinance to authorize the option and sale of property on North Wise Drive, in title only. Also, county council will receive a report from Sumter County Fiscal, Tax and Property Committee, which will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in

County Council Conference Room to hold an executive session to discuss a request from “a local company concerning a property matter.” In other news, Sumter County Forfeited Land Commission will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in County Council Conference Room to have a discussion and take appropriate actions regarding six contractual matters regarding forfeited properties.

DEBATE FROM PAGE A1 Both Weeks and Wheeler say they tend to support the use of medical marijuana in medical conditions, in very limited circumstances. “There is some legitimate concerns that are being voiced by folks who don’t want South Carolina to become so loose that this becomes a step toward recreational use — which I don’t think the state has an appetite for that,” Weeks said. “But I do know there are a lot of folks with chronic medical conditions who deserve to get what they can to improve their plight.” Wheeler said if legislation passes, he thinks it must be narrowed to the highest possible degree. McElveen said he doesn’t serve on the Medical Affairs Committee in the Senate, and he doesn’t have a hard-and-fast position on the legislation now. He also emphasized various amendments in the committee process could very much affect the bill’s version before it reaches the Senate floor. McElveen said if a bill does come out of committee, it will be contested by someone in the Senate, given the controversial nature surrounding medical marijuana. In such instances, it will require a two-thirds vote of the Senate in order to reach the floor — which may not be achieved. A bill would require a majority vote in the House and the Senate before it reaches the desk of Gov. Henry McMaster. Currently, 29 states have laws legalizing marijuana in some form.

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Safe Kids Sumter County holds free car seat classes each month BY KATIE GREER Palmetto Health Tuomey Special to The Sumter Item Once a month, Safe Kids Sumter County holds classes to teach expectant parents how to properly install a car seat and how to safely buckle their children while in the car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wrong installation is the No. 1 cause of preventable death to children in America,â&#x20AC;? Cheryl Jackson, Safe Kids Coalition coordinator, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are in an accident and your child is not in a proper car seat, that child could be ejected and die. The likelihood of dying is so much greater when they are not properly strapped in.â&#x20AC;? Safe Kids offers the classes, free of charge, to area residents. Parents are encouraged to bring their car seats for inspection and for help properly

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VIVIAN N. KING Vivian Nesbitt King, 89, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at NHC Healthcare in Sumter. Mrs. King was born in Sumter County, the daughter of the late William Edward and Maude Pierce Nesbitt. She was the wife for KING more than 49 years to the late Ralph C. King of Sumter. She is survived by three sons, R. Donald King (Sharon) of Timmonsville, Blake C. King (Kazuko) of Rock Hill and Phillip A. King (Delia) of Sumter; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. King was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Nesbitt of Sumter; a sister, Essie N. Baker of Cheraw; and two granddaughters, Alisha King of Florence and Kimberley Lumley of Sumter. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29261. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

STEVEN ERIC KINSLEY Steven Eric Kinsley, age 57, died on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Born in Del Rio, Texas, he was a son of Dorothy Whitehead Kinsley and the late Roy Racine Kinsley. Steven will be remembered as a loving son, brother and uncle. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Surviving in addition to his mother are two brothers, Charles Kinsley and his wife, Ruth, of Sumter and Robert Kinsley and his wife, Mitzi, of Blackstock; one sister, Martha Townsend of Sumter; along with two nephews, Brandon and Tyler; and four nieces, Shannon, Christa, Millie and Emma. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Crosswell Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Owens officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be made to Northwoods Senior Living Center, 1267 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29150. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Northwoods Senior Living for their care and compassion. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

NAHAM MCBRIDE SR. Naham McBride Sr. died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at his residence. Naham McBride Sr. was born on March 29, 1922, in Sumter, to the proud parents of the late Charlie and Alice Amos McBride. His parents and family had a very special day because not only was there one bundle of joy, but there were two because his twin sister, Rebecca, also graced the world. Naham was blessed to have 11 siblings. Although his educational experience was limited in the public school system, he enjoyed his time at Pearson Chapel School. Naham exuded a profound interest in educational endeavors as he pursued home schooling throughout the years with certified teachers. He was quite adamant about his family pursuing their education. Naham enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served his country during World War II. Upon completion of his duty, he returned home and worked with several industries. While in Wilmington,

North Carolina, he was employed with a shipping company that built war ships. Naham returned to Sumter, where he was also employed with Tuxedo Co., Wondo Furniture Co. and Crescent Tools industry. In addition, Naham was also a carpenter. He met the most beautiful young lady, the lovely Vashti Johnson. His eyes were filled with so much beauty and love, he knew she was the one for him. Naham and Vashti were married on Sept. 21, 1946, and were married for 56 years. This union resulted in the birth of 10 children — six girls and four boys — Dorothy Alice, Moses Nehemiah, Gloria Jean, Isaiah, Rose Marie, Faith, Deloris Yvonne, Okema, Angelo Alonzo and Naham Jr. Naham had 26 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. Deacon McBride was involved in numerous civic endeavors and activities. He was baptized at Rock Hill Baptist Church, where he fellowshipped in his early days. He was a devoted member of the Church of God by Faith Inc. for more than 67 years, where he served as a deacon and later as deacon emeritus. Deacon McBride served as chairman of the finance board for numerous years and chaired when the new sanctuary was built at 609 Atlantic Ave. He was a co-founder of the Church of God by Faith, Davis Station, and assisted in the building of several church edifices, including St. Paul Church of God by Faith and God’s Remedy Church of God by Faith. Deacon McBride was a member of the NAACP, the Dwyer Community Association and served on the Bethel Cemetery Board. He participated in presidential campaign rallies (was fortunate to shake hands with President Barack Obama) and was a proponent of civic engagements. He supported the law enforcement of Sumter with several drives and supported several foreign relief efforts such as purchasing of shoes for African children, feeding the children and supporting mission drives. Deacon McBride distinguished himself by being a man of integrity, faithfulness, an excellent provider for his family and a giver to various causes. He was one that loved the Lord, his family, church and community. He was also very willing to give of his resources and assisted others in whatever manner he could. Deacon McBride was marked with profound wisdom that prevailed throughout his life. He was completely dedicated to the causes of God and his church, Church of God by Faith, which he loved dearly and gave himself unselfishly to her cause. In 2013, Deacon McBride assisted his daughter in outreach ministry at Faith Outreach Center — Church of God by Faith. He leaves to cherish his memories: Dorothy A. McBride; Moses (Willene) McBride and Gloria Scriven of Sumter; Isaiah (Lola) McBride of Connecticut; Faith (Griffin) Kemp of Hopkins; Minister Deloris Y. McBride, who has a doctorate of psychology, of Sumter; Okema (Victor) Livingston of Virginia; retired Lt. Col. Angelo (Lillian) McBride of Columbia; and Naham (Marci) McBride Jr. of Columbia; 26 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Estelle James; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ford, Ada Wright and Dorothy C. McBride; brothers-in-law, John Johnson, Larry (Jane) Burns, Rufus (Norma) Burns, Ezekiel Burns and Lester (Dr. Belize) Burns; goddaughter, Carolyn McGee; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Deacon McBride was preceded in death by his loyal and loving wife of 56 years, Vashti Johnson McBride; a daughter, Rose Marie McBride Davis; and a grandson, Jason Jarrod Scriven.

Deacon McBride will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. today for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. The family is receiving friends at the home, 3273 U.S. Highway 15 South, Sumter. 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.

EARTHALEE H. CARROWAY Earthalee Houston Carroway, widow of Moses “Sanko” Carroway, died on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. She was born on April 25, 1922, a daughter of the late Grant Houston and Elizabeth R. Houston Allison. Earthalee was known for her love and ability to walk numerous miles each day. She had a kind spirit and was willing to lend a hand to help others in any way that she could. She is going to be missed by her loving and devoted daughter, Sharon Housey; her son, Robert Carroway; her grandson, Derrick Andre Boyd, whom she loved dearly; her sister, Sarah Naomi A. Littles; her adopted sisters, Florence Culbreath (Robert), Bernard Brown and Rudine Nelson; and a special niece, Coretta Leneau (Carlos). She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Gregory and Tommy Lee; grandmother, Sarah Canty R. Tindal; a sister, Gertrude Allison Moses; a brother, Robert Allison; a nephew, Derrick Andre Moses; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Carroway will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. on Monday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday at Union Station AME Church, 945 S. Main St. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home, 28 Harrison St., Sumter. 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.

LEWIS T. ROACHER Lewis Thomas Roacher, known as “DJ Pierre” or “Pierre,” passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, after a brief illness. Born on May 1, 1947, in Raleigh, North Carolina, he moved to New York as a teenager to pursue his passion for music. He was employed by AT&T during the day and moonlighted as a drummer and band manager for various rhythm and blues bands throughout the boroughs of New York. He later became a disc jockey in the South Bronx and honed his skills there before moving with his family to South Carolina. He quickly became one of the most sought-after disc jockeys in the Sumter and Pee Dee regions and owned several night clubs. Next, he changed career paths and turned his interests to business ownership and opened a women’s clothing store, “DesignerWear by Pierre,” in downtown Sumter. In his spare time, he enjoyed painting, cooking, enhancing his home theater and spending time with his granddaughters. He leaves behind: a wife, Lillie Harvin Roacher; a son, Harold Thomas Roacher; a daughter, Kharimah Roacher Dessow; three granddaughters, Lauren, Taylor and Morgan; a father-in-law, Thomas Harvin Sr.; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Larry Harvin (Christine) and Raymond Lee Harvin (Deborah); four sisters-in-law, Irene Hilton (Clarence), Gloria Settles (Alvin), Brenda Richburg (Freddie) and Jacqueline

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 Dozier (Barney); a sister-inlaw, Alma Landis; a special aunt and uncle, Alvin and Norma Harvin; a special nephew, James Roacher (Adrienne); two special nieces, Denise Whitaker (Larry) and Sanya Roacher; a special grandniece, Tiffany Roacher; and numerous other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo “Lonnie” Roacher and Lucille Lee Roacher; four brothers, Paul Roacher, Carl Roacher, Lonnie “Bim” Roacher and William Roacher; and four sisters, Mary Elizabeth Roacher Graham, Bessie Mae Roacher Ramseur, Pauline Roacher and Marion Roacher McCoy. Public viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Roacher will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Monday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169, with the Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the home, 216 Worthington Parkway, Columbia, SC 29229. 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.

SHIRLEY M. GREGG Mrs. Shirley Mae Gregg, the daughter of the late Robert Isaac Sr. and Rebeca Mickens Isaac, departed this earthly life on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She was born Oct. 16, 1947, in Lee County, where she was raised. Shirley was a member of Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church in Sumter. She worked in many sewing factories. Sewing was a love she had until her death. She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, one of the home, Barbara Isaac, and Gladys (Frank) Woods; six grandchildren, Santana (Paul) Lewis, Alexis Isaac and Jawan Wells of the home; five great-grandchildren, Chloe, Serenity, Marcel Jr., Majesty and Jay; four special nieces, Debra, Thelma, Rokeya, Timeko; four sisters, Lillie Spain Riley, Diane Isaac, Rosa Isaac Plowden and Eartha (Kemi) Odom, all of Sumter; nine brothers, James (Thelma) Isaac Jr., Bobby (Essie) Isaac, Ernest (Sandra) Isaac, Roosevelt (Sally) Isaac, Melvin (Violette) Isaac, Marvin (Della) Isaac, Charles Isaac, Ray Isaac and Joe Isaac, all of Sumter; two special cousins, Isaac Brunson, Starla Hannibal; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Isaac Sr. and Rebecca Mickens Isaac; her maternal grandparents, Elijah Mickens and Ida Richardson Mickens; her paternal grandparents, Mason Isaac and Evelyn Isaac; three brothers, Johnny Mickens, Robert Isaac and Gerald Shaw; four sisters, Francis Isaac Burton, Betty Isaac, Patricia Isaac; a niece, Mary Ann Isaac; and a nephew, LaShawn Stuckey. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc. rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services are directed by the staff and management of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St.

MITCHELL S. KING BISHOPVILLE — Mrs. Mitchell Smith King, 97, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home is serving the family and will announce funeral plans.

HENRY PARKER Henry Parker, 66, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at

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Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born Dec. 2, 1950, in Sumter County, he was the son of Willie and Josephine Nickens Parker. The family is receiving family and friends at the home, 26 Lakeside Drive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

MARY MAYRANT Mary Mayrant, 80, wife of John Mayrant, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born July 30, 1936, in Sumter County, she was the daughter of Eddie Brown and Elease Crosby. The family is receiving family and friends at the home, 69 James Haskell Road, Wedgefield. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

EARLESE T. HOLMES Earlese Tucker Holmes, 92, widow of John Quincy Holmes Sr., died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at her home. Born Dec. 31, 1924, in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Essie Tucker. The family is receiving family and friends at the home, 4920 Cotton Acres Road. The funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

ABRAHAM MCCRAY Abraham McCray, 73, husband of Catherine Chestnut McCray, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. He was born Aug. 19, 1943, in Gable, a son of the late John McCray Sr. and Viola Rhodes McCray. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 6275 Shetland St. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

BARBARA A. HODGE Barbara Ann Hodge, 54, transitioned from life unto death on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born Nov. 21, 1962, in Sumter County, she was the daughter of Thelma and the late Tom Hodge Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories: three daughters, Makeylia Hodge, Kadjia Hodge and Keshia Broughton; and one son, Jehrode Hodge, all of Mayesville; one granddaughter, Kaniylan Hodge; two sisters, Johanne Hodge and Jennifer Nelson of Sumter; three brothers, Nathanial (Brenda) McKnight, Tom Hodge Jr. and Gary (Rondalyn) Hodge; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The homegoing services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel at Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., with pastor Dion Price, officiating, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 315 Wilson St., Mayesville. The viewing will be from 3-7 p.m. today in the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel. The procession will leave from the home at 12:15 p.m. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc. rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services are directed by the staff and management of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St.

LEE COLCLOUGH Lee Colclough, 52, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. Born July 10, 1964, in Sumter County, he was the son of the late Johnson Clarence and Dealia Lou Williams Colclough. The family is receiving family and friends at the home of his brother, John Colclough, 238 S. Purdy St. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

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Real news, fake news: Read all about it here

very so often we intentionally put mistakes in the newspaper to help identify our most alert readers, and this week the winner is one of my lifelong friends. Here’s the scoop: In Friday’s edition, national columnist Bernard Goldberg wrote a piece titled “President Trump’s ace in the hole,” which drew this conclusion: “If Mr. Trump is smart he’ll Graham thank his most passionOsteen ate detractors — because they’re doing him a favor by showing how sanctimoniously unhinged they can be. Unhinged doesn’t play well with mainstream Americans, even with the ones who aren’t big fans of the president.” It was a fair assessment of current events in The Age of Trump. But look closer, dear reader, at the accompanying photo, and you will see that the name on the column is yours truly. Fake news? A confusing conspiracy? To some people, perhaps. But there was one careful reader who was not fooled by the improper attribution. The “Sumter Item Alert Reader of the Week” award goes to none other than Mr. Robert “Bobby” McCreight who, as you can see, texted me at 7:59 a.m. on Friday morning with these words: “Wow. You’re getting older looking quick.” Nice job, Robert. Stop by The Sumter Item offices at 36 West Liberty St. for your special prize. ••• Speaking of prizes, don’t forget to enter your photo in our ongoing “Every Picture Tells A Story” photo contest. View the excellent and growing online gallery here: http://bit.ly/2mpeEjP. Each month we’ll pick a winner and cut that winner a check for $100. You cannot win if you do not play. ••• In “real” journalism news, The New York Times has begun airing a thoughtful and provocative new ad that closes with: “The truth is hard. The truth is hard to find. The truth is hard to know. The truth is more important now

than ever.” According to an Associated Press story, it’s set to air during tonight’s 89th Academy Awards, which could turn out to be the most politically dramatic awards show in history given the controversial nature of our new president. You know things are getting bad when the administration starts banning reporters from press conferences, and it looks like it’s only going to get worse. All of this hooha goes to show how important local newspapers are to a community, and this is a good time to point out how good of a job Sumter Item reporter Bruce Mills and our entire news staff have been doing on the Sumter School District story, among others. The school board and the current administration are rightfully facing a great deal of criticism and questions from the public, and Bruce’s thorough reporting has given the Sumter community a lot to digest. Just type “Bruce Mills” into our website’s archive search bar, and you’ll easily catch up with all the current news surrounding a complex, ongoing story that’s vitally important to Sumter’s future. Also remember that when President Donald John Trump and his associates demonize “the media” and proclaim news they don’t like as “fake,” they’re painting with a broad brush and playing a dangerous game. Real journalism requires hard work on the part of people who are committed to seeking and reporting the truth, whether they’re working at a community newspaper in Sumter, South Carolina, or reporting live from the White House in Washington. When those in power at any level abuse their position or lie to cover up questionable behavior, most Americans I know would agree completely with The New York Times ad: “The truth is more important now than ever.” I would also add this, which came from a recent New York Times editorial: “American history shows there’s no reasonable alternative to the power of human curiosity in a democracy, especially when a president dares to claim exclusive ownership of reality.” Graham Osteen is Editor-AtLarge of The Sumter Item. He can be reached at graham@ theitem.com. Follow him on Twitter @GrahamOsteen, or visit www.grahamosteen.com.

NOTABLE & QUOTABLE

Trump is trapped in campaign mode

n “Trump vs. Trump,” The Wall Street Journal’s Dan Henninger writes, “Trump the president is looking like he’s trapped inside Trump the campaigner.” Donald Trump is right that the media is making a mountain out of every Trump molehill. Despite the “resistance,” it also remains true that most Americans want the Trump presidency to succeed. Despite this reservoir of goodwill for the Trump presidency, the degree of anxiety about it is palpable. You have to be living in Netflixed isolation not to have had conversations with people wondering what the hell is going on at this White House. Beyond the Beltway bubble, I think most people look upon the pitched battle between Mr. Trump and the news media as they would a playground fight between sixth-graders. We could spend the next several years arguing whether Mr. Trump or the dishonest mainstream media started this, but a more productive question is, why is the mayhem happening? It is happening mainly because the presidential campaign didn’t end last November. The political culture of the 2017 campaign endures inside the White House and among the press and the Trump opposition. Still, there’s a political casualty waiting to happen inside the great American thrill ride — the presidency. Trump the president is looking like he’s trapped inside Trump the campaigner. ••• In a letter to the editor in The New York Times, a University of Pennsylvania history professor offers a suggestion for modern education in the Age of Trump. I was delighted to read that more high school students are informing themselves about politics and government since the election of Donald Trump. But

their teachers need to supplement the information that students get from their news feeds, which curate the world in accord with our preferences and biases. Fed by these media echo chambers, Americans have increasingly segregated themselves into cocoons of the like-minded. Only our schools can break that cycle, by exposing young citizens to information they do not like. It won’t be easy. But it’s never been more necessary. ••• Wall Street Journal film critic Joe Morgenstern weighs in on who should win Academy Awards today and who is likely to win.

BEST PICTURE Will Win and Should Win: “La La Land” Beware of sure things, but “La La Land” sure looks sure, despite the inevitable backlash of naysayers who insist it’s nowhere near as good as people have been saying it is. My standard reply to that sort of thing is “You didn’t see the same movie I did.” I saw it pre-hype, pre-buzz. (Yes, I contributed to the buzz, though not, I hope, to the outlandish hype.) The “La La Land” I first saw many months ago was a smart, high-spirited and sweetspirited film that distills movie love, movie history, music and dance into an entertainment that feels simultaneously old and thrillingly new.

BEST DIRECTOR Will Win and Should Win: Damien Chazelle, “La La Land” It’s a good year for filmmakers. I’d be happy if the Oscar for best director went to Barry Jenkins for “Moonlight” or Kenneth Lonergan for “Manchester By the Sea.” But close contests require hard choices. If you believe, as I do, that “La La Land” is the best picture of the year, then the award for directing must go to Damien Chazelle, the man who conceived it, got it financed — not a minor achievement for a filmmaker — and brought it to the

screen as the fulfillment of a vision he’d been shaping for a decade, since his days as a film student at Harvard.

BEST ACTRESS: Will Win and Should Win: Emma Stone The first time Emma Stone had a movie all to herself — the wonderful 2010 high school comedy “Easy A” — was when I became an ardent fan. She hasn’t lacked for occasions to shine since then, and I haven’t lacked for occasions to praise her (even as the fake spirit medium in Woody Allen’s severely underappreciated “Magic In the Moonlight.”) But “La La Land” is a special kind of showcase in which she sings charmingly, though not brilliantly; dances endearingly, though not dazzlingly, yet roots her character in an intensity of yearning that couldn’t be more captivating.

BEST ACTOR: Will win: Denzel Washington, “Fences” Should win: Casey Affleck, “Manchester by the Sea” Playing the game of who should win versus who will win can get tricky, indeed sticky. The two most prominent nominees for best actor this year, Denzel Washington and Casey Affleck, could hardly be more different in their approach to their roles and in the results of their efforts. Mr. Washington gives a great swashbuckler of a starring performance, big and free and exuberant. Mr. Affleck’s work is minimalist, lapidary, tightly strung and subtly played. Yet both are precise in their control and devoted to the written words that enrich their roles. If either gets the Oscar it’s a win for acting.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Will win and should win: Viola Davis, “Fences.” Notable & Quotable is compiled by Graham Osteen. Contact him at graham@ theitem.com.

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WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Cooler with plenty of sunshine

Mainly clear

Warm with clouds and sun

A t-storm around in the p.m.

Partly sunny and breezy

Cooler; a morning shower

63°

38°

74° / 56°

82° / 62°

84° / 61°

69° / 38°

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 50%

NW 3-6 mph

SE 3-6 mph

SE 6-12 mph

SW 6-12 mph

SW 10-20 mph

NW 10-20 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 59/35 Spartanburg 60/37

Greenville 60/38

Columbia 65/38

Temperatures shown on map are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Sumter 63/38

IN THE MOUNTAINS

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You don’t EUGENIA LAST have to share your deepest thoughts with the world. Being secretive will protect you against being taken advantage of by someone who is jealous or hoping to outmaneuver you. Focus more on yourself as well as your personal gains. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Participate in functions, fundraisers and discussions that interest you. Your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter to others. Don’t be afraid to make a bold offer. A unique suggestion or solution you present will pay off. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Problems will develop if you don’t follow through on the promises you’ve made. Be ready to offer incentives and perks in order to get the help you need to fulfill your obligations. Personal improvements will come from dedication. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Expand your mind and pull in all your resources. Good fortune will await you if you gather information and develop plans that will increase your chance to learn and experiment. Collaborate with those you love and trust. Explore new possibilities. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Test your endurance, strength and physical agility, but not your bankbook. You can play to win and outdo anyone who challenges you, but when it comes to investments and joint financial ventures, you are best to go it alone.

want to ensure that you are heading in the right direction. Work closely with the ones you love. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Listen to emotional pleas made by your family members or people with more experience than you. Getting in over your head financially will be difficult to reverse. Don’t say “yes” to something just to impress someone.

Today: Plenty of sun. Winds south-southeast 3-6 mph. Mainly clear. Monday: Cloudy with a little rain. Winds east-northeast 4-8 mph.

Aiken 64/34

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Good fortune will be yours if you expand your interests and your friendships. Give yourself a license to indulge in creative pleasures, and put your skills to use in new, unique and diverse ways. Don’t be afraid to be different. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Problems will arise if you get into deep discussions with friends, relatives or neighbors. Back away and refuse to let anyone bait you into a conversation that will leave you exposed or vulnerable. Stick close to home and avoid conflict. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Remembering the past will help you avoid making a mistake now. Consider the lifestyle you had as a child and you will know exactly what you want to aspire to achieve and hang on to as you move forward. Don’t take risks. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Use your charm, wit and foresight to help you build a secure future. Pull in the help of someone you know you can rely on. A joint venture will lead to greater returns. Love is highlighted.

LOCAL ALMANAC

ZOO STORIES: And people involved with them By S.N. ACROSS 1 Tent entrances 6 Henry the Eighth’s sixth 10 Move like a water moccasin 15 Keeps cool, perhaps 19 Part of modern-day Turkey 20 This: Sp. 21 Star Trek officer 22 Fast-food packet, perhaps 23 Gorillas in the Mist author 25 Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life director 27 Precisely punctually 28 2006 Court appointee 30 Is unsatisfactory

31 Kimono closers 32 He directed Tom in Sully 33 Neighbor of Niger 34 Life of Pi director 37 Handle clumsily 38 Deprecate 42 Editor’s mark 43 The Lion in Winter star 45 Surveillance device 46 Pasture plaints 47 Datum 48 Groups of stadium seats 49 High-fashion 50 Ostrich cousin 51 Impressive setups 53 Toppers 54 Shannon’s county 55 Vito Corleone, by birth 57 Southern pie ingredient 59 Certain line’s offering 60 Has a capaci-

ty for 61 Penitent 62 What Sophocles spoke 63 Word on the Canadian province list 65 Trojan War saga 66 Flourishes 69 Word before race or right 70 Voiced 71 Gentle touch 73 Large tub 74 Hamlet lament 75 Hoodlum 76 Lack of fairness 77 Speck on a globe 78 Fresh Air airer 79 The Pelican Brief author 83 It’s just over a foot 84 Accountant’s expertise 86 Omelet ingredient 87 Didn’t leave 88 Left humbled 89 Tough nut to crack 90 Give/take

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

79° 56° 61° 37° 82° in 1982 14° in 1967

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.91 74.89 74.86 98.47

24-hr chg -0.01 -0.01 none +0.09

RIVER STAGES

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

River Black River Congaree River Lynches River Saluda River Up. Santee River Wateree River

0.00" 1.04" 3.10" 5.58" 9.79" 7.04"

NATIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL CITIES

Today City Hi/Lo/W Atlanta 62/45/s Chicago 48/30/pc Dallas 65/55/sh Detroit 43/31/pc Houston 76/64/pc Los Angeles 61/52/pc New Orleans 70/61/s New York 46/36/s Orlando 75/58/s Philadelphia 47/33/s Phoenix 65/48/c San Francisco 56/43/pc Wash., DC 50/35/s

City Asheville Athens Augusta Beaufort Cape Hatteras Charleston Charlotte Clemson Columbia Darlington Elizabeth City Elizabethtown Fayetteville

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 65/55/r 51/40/pc 81/63/pc 51/39/pc 83/68/pc 60/49/pc 78/66/r 56/45/pc 84/65/pc 56/43/pc 66/53/c 55/43/sh 55/47/pc

Today Hi/Lo/W 56/32/s 64/38/s 67/36/s 66/46/s 57/46/s 65/44/s 60/35/s 61/41/s 65/38/s 61/38/s 56/35/s 61/38/s 62/38/s

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 8.38 -0.07 19 3.30 -0.40 14 6.00 -0.34 14 2.61 +0.69 80 76.17 +0.09 24 5.10 -0.68

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 58/43/r 69/50/r 78/55/r 76/60/pc 67/61/pc 76/61/pc 67/50/pc 63/51/r 75/56/pc 70/56/pc 64/51/pc 72/56/pc 72/56/pc

City Florence Gainesville Gastonia Goldsboro Goose Creek Greensboro Greenville Hickory Hilton Head Jacksonville, FL La Grange Macon Marietta

Today Hi/Lo/W 63/38/s 74/47/s 61/36/s 59/36/s 65/44/s 56/36/s 60/38/s 58/36/s 64/44/s 69/48/s 65/40/s 65/39/s 60/41/s

Sunset Moonset

6:16 p.m. 6:33 p.m.

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First

Full

Last

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Mar. 5

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Today Mon.

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 74/57/pc 82/60/pc 67/51/pc 71/54/pc 75/60/pc 63/49/pc 65/50/r 61/46/c 75/60/pc 80/61/pc 68/56/r 74/54/r 63/52/r

High 8:53 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:33 a.m. 9:42 p.m.

Ht. 3.3 3.1 3.3 3.2

City Marion Mt. Pleasant Myrtle Beach Orangeburg Port Royal Raleigh Rock Hill Rockingham Savannah Spartanburg Summerville Wilmington Winston-Salem

Low 3:08 a.m. 3:40 p.m. 3:53 a.m. 4:22 p.m.

Today Hi/Lo/W 59/33/s 65/44/s 60/45/s 65/39/s 63/47/s 58/36/s 59/35/s 61/33/s 68/47/s 60/37/s 65/43/s 61/39/s 57/36/s

Ht. -0.5 -0.5 -0.6 -0.6

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 58/43/c 76/60/pc 70/60/pc 73/57/pc 74/60/pc 68/52/pc 66/49/c 67/50/pc 78/61/pc 62/49/r 75/60/pc 72/57/pc 63/47/pc

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transaction 91 Dairy product designation 94 Primary points 95 59 Across schedule 99 American Buffalo playwright 101 The Bad News Bears star 103 Airport shuttle operator 104 Elegance of action 105 Rather similar 106 Instrumental exercise 107 Shout of approval 108 Web-footed mammal 109 Pop singer Bareilles 110 Merest bit DOWN 1 Generic pooch 2 Steak cut 3 Art school class: Abbr. 4 Balloon flaws 5 Sure thing 6 Cuban money 7 Mgr.’s helper 8 GPS offering 9 Sovereign’s self-reference 10 Interrupted 11 Scarlett’s third 12 Cretan money 13 Goof 14 Nonsubscriber online restrictions 15 “Leave that to me” 16 Jargon 17 Looked over 18 Nothing special 24 Comics canine 26 Grendel’s mother in the Beowulf film 29 Truth twister 32 Feline 33 Feline remarks 34 Pinnacles 35 Actress Watts 36 Monkey Business star

Sunrise 6:54 a.m. Moonrise 6:56 a.m.

Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂurries, sn–snow, i–ice

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Just be yourself and do your own thing. Don’t let anyone push you in a VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotions direction that doesn’t suit your will rise to the surface, making it needs. Follow your gut instincts difficult for you to see a situation and head in a direction that will realistically. Relationships will take allow you to use your skills to reach your goals. work and require patience if you

THE NEWSDAY CROSSWORD

Charleston 65/44

Today: Cooler with plenty of sunshine. High 60 to 66. Monday: Clouds and sun with a shower in spots in the afternoon. High 69 to 76.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Myrtle Beach 60/45

Manning 64/38

ON THE COAST

The last word in astrology

Florence 63/38

Bishopville 62/37

CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

37 Southern pie ingredient 38 Diner seating 39 Swan Lake composer 40 Sanctuaries 41 Show runner 43 Law office aides 44 Hairspray girl 47 Painter Kahlo 49 Detective’s detections 51 Go-for-broke wager 52 Ruin, as a surprise 53 Either end of “chaotic” 54 Salad veggie 56 Merest bits 58 Historical interval 59 In a foul mood 61 Jargon 62 Hint of light 63 Refuse to, quaintly

64 It’s Nero’s fault 65 Smooths, as shirts 66 Wilson of the Beach Boys 67 French director Louis 68 Knight’s ride 70 Exhibited awe 72 More than dislike 75 Old school cheer 77 If absolutely necessary 79 Yakked it up 80 Traditional early riser 81 Research facility: Abbr. 82 Midday breaks 83 Speechless 85 Salad veggie 87 Start a triathlon 89 Magazine arti-

cle 90 Clubhouse amenity 91 Sydney salutation 92 Ecstatic review 93 Adidas alternative 94 Future MBA’s exam 95 Ruckus 96 With 97 Down, Beaufort scale category 97 See 96 Down 98 Wheelless vehicle 100 Creative technique 102 Alias introducer DIAN FOSSEY (23 Across) began her African study of mountain go-

rillas with the encouragement and financial assistance of anthropologist Louis Leakey. In the novel and film adaptation of Gone With the Wind, the first two husbands of Scarlett O’Hara (11 Down) were Charles Hamilton and Frank Kennedy. Specifically, a NEAR GALE (96/97 Down) on the Beaufort scale is a wind of 32 to 38 miles per hour.

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PREP BASKETBALL

Lady Generals claim state title Stoddards help Thomas Sumter win 2A crown against Calhoun BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item

RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM

Thomas Sumter Academy’s Bree Stoddard (20) fights to hang onto the ball as Calhoun Academy’s Paige Steadman (13) and Kendall Fleming (15) try to keep her from going up for a shot. The Lady Generals pulled away at the end for the 40-33 win Saturday at the Sumter County Civic Center.

Phenom scores 51 as Spartanburg Day earns championship BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item The Zion Show concluded its 2016-17 run on Saturday at Sumter County Civic Center and its star ended the season on a high note. Spartanburg Day School phenom Zion Williamson, a 6-foot-6-inch junior who can play any position on the floor with much proficiency, scored 51 points to lead the Griffins to a 76-51 victory over Christian Academy. “Zion is the type of player that, he is not going to let his team lose if he can help it,” said SDS head coach Lee Sartor, whose team finished with a 29-6 record, including a 21-1 mark against teams from

South Carolina. “He just did what he had to do. I thought the game was real physical with them but, as usual, he keeps his composure and he just keeps moving forward and just making play after play.” Williamson added nine rebounds, three blocked shots and two assists to his final tally as the Griffins won a second consecutive state championship. In last year’s title game, an 80-57 win over Bethesda Academy, Williamson ended with 33 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. The highlight reel shot for the 16-year-old Williamson came late in the fourth quarter on a windmill dunk. That slam made up for one that he missed on a breakaway oppor-

Thomas Sumter Academy standout Bree Stoddard got the proper ending for her high school basketball career, thanks to a big assist from her younger sister Aubrey. The younger Stoddard scored eight of her 11 points in the third quarter, helping the Lady Generals break a nearly 8-minute scoring drought and rebuild a large early lead that had gotten away. Aubrey’s 11 points were the perfect complement to Bree’s 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocked shots as TSA held on for a 40-33 win over Region II rival Calhoun Academy in Saturday’s SCISA 2A girls championship game at Sumter County Civic Center. “Basketball isn’t really my sport and Bree’s really the only reason that I wanted to keep working really hard this season,” said Aubrey, a sophomore playing in her first varsity season. “I really wanted to do it for her. There have been times this season when I really wasn’t doing well and I really just wanted to give up, and she was the one that told me I needed to keep playing. When she started encouraging me I said I really want to do this for her. I want to be able to help her win this because she wants it so badly.” TSA led 15-5 after the opening quarter, with CA’s only lead coming at 2-0 after an opening basket by Erin Roland. Bree Stoddard hit a

3-point basket to open the Lady Generals’ scoring and had six points as the quarter closed. TSA led 19-9 after Bree Stoddard assisted on a Carmen Silvester basket with 4:46 to go in the half. The Lady Cavaliers closed the half on an 8-0 run, cutting the lead to 19-17, and missed an opportunity to take a halftime lead when a 3-point attempt came up short at the buzzer. “At halftime, and people might think this is crazy, I walked in and said, ‘Girls, y’all played so good and I’m so glad that we’ve got a game,’” said TSA head coach B.J. Reed, who is now 2-2 as a coach in state championship games after winning three as a player. “We have come out and we have put people away, so I was trying to lighten the mood. There was some concern, but I was so proud of them, and going out of the locker room they had such an energy and they were excited. They knew we were getting great shots and the shots were going to fall. We didn’t have to change anything.” Anna Banks Turberville hit the front end of a 2-shot foul with 7:15 on the clock in the third to make it 19-18, but that would be as close as CA would get. After a TSA timeout, Aubrey Stoddard scored eight of the next 10 Lady General points as TSA jumped back out to a 30-18 lead before two Sarah Swatts free throws made it a 10-point game

SEE TITLE, PAGE B6

The Zion Williamson show

umter County Civic Center has been the center of the high school basketball universe thanks to one 16-yearold young man. Zion Williamson. The thick 6-foot-6-inch Williamson has pretty much been the center of the high school universe for most of the 201617 season, playing for Spartanburg Day School. His galaxy has moved from the Upstate to Sumter for the past week as the Griffins have played three games so far in the SCISA 2A RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM boys state tournament. They Spartanburg Day’s Zion Williamwill be trying to win their secson slams during the Griffins’ ond straight title today when 76-51 win over Christian Acadethey face Christian Academy my in the SCISA 2A state champi- at 12:30 p.m. onship game on Saturday. The top-rated junior in the country, Williamson has been tunity after a steal early in the a staple on ESPN highlights second quarter. throughout the season and “Of course, I do want to exvideos of his performances cite the crowd,” Williamson are plentiful via social media outlets. Of course, what is generally on display is the SEE PHENOM, PAGE B5 wide array of dunks at his dis-

posal due to his explosive jumping ability. Some of them are artistic, some of them are thunderous and some of Dennis them are Brunson downright violent. However, there is far more to Williamson’s game than his ability to elevate in quick fashion. The left-hander, whose stepfather is former Sumter County resident Lee Anderson, has a nice stroke from 3-point range and he handles the basketball particularly well. He doesn’t get all of the dunks he’s had this season by snowbirding, laying back on defense to try and get out on the fast break. He has the ability to put the ball on the floor and maneuver his

SEE SHOW, PAGE B4

Lady Wolverines succumb to GSF 71-68 in OT in lower state final BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com FLORENCE — Playing at a relentless pace is what got East Clarendon High School to the 1A girls basketball lower state championship game, according to head coach Mike Lowder, and frankly had it nine points ahead of Green Sea-Floyds entering the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game. However, Lowder thinks that same style may have cost his team a chance at playing for a state title. The Lady Trojans outscored EC 29-20 in the fourth quarter to force overtime and went on to a 71-68 victory in the extra four minutes at Florence Civic Center. “Our style of basketball has been push, push, push, go as fast as you can,” said Lowder, the first-year Lady Wolverines head coach who led the program to its first region title since the 1970-71 season. “That’s what has worked for us this year and what helped us get back in the game today. I think that may have helped the game get away from us today.”

Lowder, whose team finished the year with a 15-8 record, considered slowing the pace down as East Clarendon took a 42-33 lead into the fourth quarter after a dominating third quarter. “The idea there is to take the air out of the basketball,” Lowder said. “When you’ve had the success we’ve had with that style it’s hard to tell them to pull back.” After trailing 30-17, EC scored the final seven points of the first half to cut the deficit to 30-24 entering the third quarter. The Lady Wolverines then scored the first 12 points of the second half for a 19-0 run and a 36-30 lead on a Valencia Garris layup with 2:58 left. GSF, which improved to 17-6, got its only points of the quarter on a 3-point basket Alelea McCall to make it 36-33. East Clarendon scored the final six points of the quarter with 12-year-old seventh-grader hitting a layup with 13 seconds left for the 42-33 advantage. Green Sea-Floyds brought Jalinda Johnson back on the floor to start the final stanza after she had missed most

of the fourth quarter due to foul trouble. With her on the sidelines, EC had focused its attention solely on Tamara Jackson. With Johnson back, that opened the Lady Trojans offense up again. Jackson scored eight of her game high 33 points during a 12-2 spurt that helped GSF take a 45-44 lead with 6:06 remaining in regulation. “She’s really a great player,” Lowder said of Jackson, who began to go to the basket with more zeal when Johnson returned and even after she fouled it. “She hurt us more today than she did in either of the other two games (which the teams split).” The teams battled back and forth from that point. A Britni Anderson layup gave the Lady Wolverines a 60-58 with 1:58 to go and two free throws from Ka’Terria Rose made it 62-59 with 56 seconds left. Jackson missed a layup with 49 seconds remaining, but East Clarendon put up a quick shot. Jackson was fouled and

SEE EC, PAGE B6

DENNIS BRUNSON / THE SUMTER ITEM

East Clarendon’s Talayshia Cooper (10) deflects a pass by Tamara Jackson (4) of Green Sea-Floyds in the 1A lower state championship game on Saturday at Florence Civic Center. GSF won the game as Jackson scored 33 points.

SPORTS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

6 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: St. Louis vs. Miami from Jupiter, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 9 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers from Glendale, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). Noon – NHL Hockey: Boston at Dallas (WIS 10). Noon – Women’s College Basketball: Georgia at Florida (ESPNU). 12:45 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Puebla vs. Toluca (UNIVISION). 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Middle Tennessee State at Alabama-Birmingham (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Florida State at Notre Dame (ESPN2). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Georgetown at DePaul ((FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Georgia Tech at Miami (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. – PGA Golf: Honda Classic Final Round from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (GOLF). 1 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Washington vs. New York Mets from Port St. Lucie, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Vanderbilt at Louisiana State (SEC NETWORK). 1 p.m. – College Basketball: La Salle at Massachusetts (TIME WARNER 1250). 1:30 p.m. – College Baseball: Wright State at South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5). 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Syracuse at Louisville (WLTX 19). 2 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series Daytona 500 from Daytona Beach, Fla. (WACH 57, WEGX-FM 92.9). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Kentucky at South Carolina (ESPNU). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Honda Classic Final Round from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (WIS 10). 3 p.m. – College Basketball: Central Florida at Cincinnati (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Ohio State at Rutgers (ESPN2). 3 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Calgary at Carolina (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Duke at North Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Auburn at Arkansas (SEC NETWORK). 3 p.m. – College Basketball: Detroit at Wisconsin-Green Bay (TIME WARNER 1250). 3:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Butler at Xavier (FOX SPORTS 1). 3:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Phoenix at Milwaukee (NBA TV). 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Wisconsin at Michigan State (WLTX 19). 4 p.m. – College Basketball: East Carolina at Tulsa (ESPNU). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Auburn at Arkansas (SEC NETWORK). 5 p.m. – College Basketball: Houston at Memphis (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 5 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Tennessee at Mississippi State (ESPN2). 5 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Texas A&M at Mississippi (SEC NETWORK). 5 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Alabama-Birmingham at Middle Tennessee State (TIME WARNER 1250). 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Georgia Tech at Notre Dame (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: New Orleans at Oklahoma City (NBA TV). 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: St. Louis at Chicago (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – College Track and Field: Southeastern Conference Indoor Championships from Nashville, Tenn. (ESPN). 8 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Cleveland vs. Chicago Cubs from Mesa, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Washington at Washington State (ESPNU). 9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Los Angeles Clippers (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, NBA TV). 11 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland from Mesa, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 2 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Philadelphia vs. Toronto from Dunedin, Fla. (MLB NETWORK).

MONDAY

5 a.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP Dubai Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). 1 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore from Sarasota, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 1:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP Dubai Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). 4 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: San Diego vs. Los Angeles Angels from Tempe, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: North Carolina at Virginia (ESPN). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Connecticut at South Florida (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: West Virginia at Baylor (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Milwaukee at Cleveland (TNT). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Chattanooga at The Citadel (TIME WARNER 1250). 8 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Baylor at Oklahoma (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Texas Christian at Texas Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Los Angeles at Minnesota (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Oklahoma at Kansas (ESPN). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Miami at Virginia Tech (ESPN2). 9 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Houston vs. New York Mets from Port St. Lucie, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Georgia Southern at Arkansas-Little Rock (TIME WARNER 1250). 9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Indiana at Houston (TNT).

BASEBALL

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Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Boston at Ft. Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. New York vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Atlanta at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. New York at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Chicago vs. Los Angeles at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Chicago at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Los Angeles at Tempe, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Seattle vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Boston vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston vs. Atlanta at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Toronto vs. New York at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Detroit vs. New York at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Cleveland vs. Chicago at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Chicago at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Los Angeles vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Los Angeles vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Texas vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. San Diego vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

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NBA STANDINGS The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION Boston Toronto New York Philadelphia Brooklyn SOUTHEAST DIVISION Washington Atlanta Miami Charlotte Orlando CENTRAL DIVISION Cleveland Indiana Chicago Detroit Milwaukee

W 37 34 23 22 9

L 21 24 35 35 48

Pct .638 .586 .397 .386 .158

GB — 3 14 14½ 27½

W 34 32 26 24 21

L 22 25 32 33 38

Pct .607 .561 .448 .421 .356

GB — 2½ 9 10½ 14½

W 40 30 29 28 25

L 16 28 29 30 31

Pct .714 .517 .500 .483 .446

GB — 11 12 13 15

L 13 18 25 35 35

Pct .772 .695 .576 .397 .386

GB — 4 11 21½ 22

L 22 25 32 33 35

Pct .621 .569 .448 .421 .397

GB — 3 10 11½ 13

L 9 23 33 40 40

Pct .842 .603 .431 .322 .310

GB — 13½ 23½ 30 30½

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W San Antonio 44 Houston 41 Memphis 34 New Orleans 23 Dallas 22 NORTHWEST DIVISION W Utah 36 Oklahoma City 33 Denver 26 Portland 24 Minnesota 23 PACIFIC DIVISION W Golden State 48 L.A. Clippers 35 Sacramento 25 L.A. Lakers 19 Phoenix 18

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Indiana 102, Memphis 92 Philadelphia 120, Washington 112 Chicago 128, Phoenix 121, OT Miami 108, Atlanta 90 Minnesota 97, Dallas 84 Oklahoma City 110, L.A. Lakers 93 Toronto 107, Boston 97 Utah 109, Milwaukee 95 Denver 129, Brooklyn 109 San Antonio 105, L.A. Clippers 97

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Charlotte at Sacramento, 5 p.m. Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at New York, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Miami, 8 p.m. Chicago at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Houston, 9 p.m. Brooklyn at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Phoenix at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. Memphis at Denver, 5 p.m. Utah at Washington, 5 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 6 p.m. Portland at Toronto, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Charlotte at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Golden State at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Toronto at New York, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Indiana at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Minnesota at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L

OT Pts GF

Montreal Ottawa Toronto Boston Florida Tampa Bay Buffalo Detroit

8 6 12 6 10 8 10 10

169 158 187 166 154 166 147 150

158 156 179 162 170 170 168 178

METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L

OT Pts GF

Washington Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers Columbus N.Y. Islanders Philadelphia New Jersey Carolina

7 8 2 5 10 7 10 8

128 166 156 143 175 183 172 165

60 59 60 58 60 60 60 57

32 32 28 31 28 27 26 24

41 37 39 37 29 28 25 25

21 21 20 24 22 25 24 26

12 14 19 16 21 25 25 24

72 70 68 68 66 62 62 58

89 82 80 79 68 63 60 58

201 207 200 187 180 155 139 145

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L

OT Pts GF

Minnesota Chicago St. Louis Nashville Winnipeg Dallas Colorado

6 5 5 9 6 10 3

138 157 173 167 199 195 196

59 61 60 60 63 61 59

39 38 31 29 28 24 16

14 18 24 22 29 27 40

84 81 67 67 62 58 35

198 183 170 173 184 170 116

PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L

OT Pts GF

San Jose Edmonton Anaheim Calgary Los Angeles Vancouver Arizona

7 8 10 4 4 6 7

144 161 157 176 150 172 194

60 62 62 62 60 60 60

35 33 32 32 29 26 21

18 21 20 26 27 28 32

77 74 74 68 62 58 49

166 177 161 166 146 142 145

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Washington 2, Edmonton 1 Carolina 3, Ottawa 0 Calgary 4, Florida 2 Dallas 5, Arizona 2

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Anaheim at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Washington at Nashville, 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 5 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Buffalo at Colorado, 10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Boston at Dallas, 12:30 p.m. Calgary at Carolina, 3 p.m. Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. Edmonton at Nashville, 5 p.m. St. Louis at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Arizona, 8:30 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The good news for NASCAR is that all signs indicate Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a legitimate shot to win the Daytona 500. A victory for NASCAR’s most popular driver, in his return to racing after a concussion sidelined him the second half of last season, would be a massive boost for the sagging series. Earnhardt’s star power has been one of the bright spots of Speedweeks and his strength on the track has been obvious every time he’s behind the wheel of his Chevrolet. Earnhardt was part of a Hendrick Motorsports qualifying sweep for today’s season-opening race. Chase Elliott won the pole, and Earnhardt will line up next to him on the starting grid. Elliott added a win in a qualifying race, and Earnhardt led 53 of 60 laps in a second qualifying race before he was passed at the end . So the Hendrick cars have speed, the drivers aren’t cowering from the Toyota teamwork that dominated last year’s race, and they are ready to go bumper-to-bumper with the Team Penske fleet. It means today could be a strong opening day for NASCAR, particularly if Earn-

hardt can pull off his third victory in “The Great American Race.” He’s not ready to call himself a favorite, and thinks he’ll have his hands full with the Joe Gibbs Racing group and Penske drivers Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski. “Watching the last several plate races, I think the Gibbs guys have the market cornered on the favorite,” he said. “The Penske guys are really strong. So I think it’s their race to lose. The Hendrick cars are going to be up there trying to mix it up.” NASCAR needs today to go off without a hitch. The series is under heavy scrutiny because of sliding attendance and television ratings, plus the title sponsor deal with Monster Energy came in at a fraction of what NASCAR was looking for when it began shopping the naming rights almost two years ago. NASCAR celebrated its deal with Monster in a Las Vegas announcement, and has hitched its wagon to the hope that Monster can attract a younger demographic and raise the excitement level at all the events. But there was little signage around the track during Speedweeks, and one of the few indications Monster is the new sponsor were the scantily-clad women around for some of the pomp and circumstance. There’s been

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no television advertising and NASCAR was even the subject of a critical examination in the Wall Street Journal. NASCAR has countered with a JGR announcement that defending race winner Denny Hamlin and FedEx have signed long-term extensions, while Team Penske locked in Logano and ShellPennzoil through 2023. “People are talking about the health of the sport, and this is a watershed moment,” Roger Penske said of an extension that took nearly a year to complete with Shell. Both FedEx and ShellPennzoil are major sponsors who spend something close to $20 million a year to brand the race cars and market to the NASCAR audience.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start second in the Daytona 500 today at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

1. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet. 2. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet. 3. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet. 4. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota. 5. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford. 6. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford. 7. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford. 8. (41) Kurt Busch, Ford. 9. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota. 10. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet. 11. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford. 12. (10) Danica Patrick, Ford. 13. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford. 14. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet. 15. (22) Joey Logano, Ford. 16. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet. 17. (72) Cole Whitt, Ford. 18. (13) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet. 19. (19) Daniel Suarez, Toyota. 20. (38) David Ragan, Ford. 21. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota. 22. (95) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet. 23. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford. 24. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. 25. (32) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford. 26. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet. 27. (34) Landon Cassill, Ford. 28. (96) DJ Kennington, Toyota. 29 (23) Joey Gase, Toyota. 30. (15) Michael Waltrip, Toyota. 31. (83) Corey LaJoie, Toyota. 32. (33) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet. 33. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet. 34. (77) Erik Jones, Toyota. 35. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota. 36. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford. 37. (37) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet. 38. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet. 39. (75) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet. 40. (7) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet.

Montreal at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Winless in more than a year, Rickie Fowler finished strong Saturday for a 5-under 65 and built a four-shot lead going into the final round of the Honda Classic. Fowler made two birdies over the last three holes at relatively benign PGA National as everyone else around him was making mistakes. Fowler holed a 10-foot birdie putt on the 16th, got a potential break with a ruling behind the 17th green that allowed him to use a putter instead of a wedge, and then closed with a drive so FOWLER bold and big that he had only a 7-iron into the par-5 18th that set up a two-putt birdie. That put him at 13-under 197. Fowler was four shots ahead of Tyrrell Hatton of England, playing his first PGA Tour event in Florida. Hatton ran off three straight birdies to get within one of the lead until he went long on the 17th and made bogey, then left a wedge short of the 18th green and had to scramble for par and a 66. Two-time major champion Martin Kaymer was in position to join him until he took bogey from the middle of the fairway on the 18th and wound up with a 68. That left him in a large group at 7-under 203 that included Emiliano Grillo.

USC 10 WRIGHT STATE 5 COLUMBIA – Junior right-handed pitcher Wil Crowe struck out nine batters in 6 1/3 innings of work and junior catcher Hunter Taylor went 3-for-5 at the plate with two doubles on three hits as fourth ranked South Carolina defeated No. 25 Wright State 10-5 on Saturday at Founders Park. The Gamecocks are 5-2 on the season, while Wright State dropped to 2-3. Crowe improved to 2-0 on the year after allowing just one run on four hits with one walk. South Carolina took an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first. With the bases load-

ed, Jacob Olson hit a 2-out, 3-run double to left field to clear the bags. On Friday, USC beat Wright State 4-3 in the series opener. Alex Destino’s 2-out double in the bottom of the seventh inning scored TJ Hopkins to break a 3-3 tie and three Gamecock pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts. Right-hander Colie Bowers, the former University of South Carolina Sumter standout, earned the win in relief to improve to 2-0. He allowed no hits and had one strikeout in one inning of work. Junior righthander Tyler Johnson struck out the side in the top of the ninth to earn his second save.

CLEMSON 13 ELON 5 CLEMSON – Clemson improved to 4-2 with a 13-5 victory over Elon on Saturday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Logan Davidson was 2-for-3 with three runs batted in. Robert Jolly, Chase Pinder and Reed Rohlman each had three hits in the Tigers’ 15-hit attack. In the series opener on Friday, Seth Beer’s 2-out single in the bottom of the 13th scored Jolly to give Clemson a 1-0 victory. Sumter left-hander Charlie Barnes, Ryley Gilliam and Brooks Crawford combined for the shutout, striking out a school record 23 batters against no walks. Barnes worked 7.2 innings. He struck out 11 and allowed six hits.

CITADEL 6 DELAWARE STATE 5 CHARLESTON – The Citadel improved to 2-4 with a 6-5 victory over Delaware State on Saturday at Joe Riley Park. The Bulldogs scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth for the win. On Friday, The Citadel blanked Delaware State 4-0. Sumterite John Patrick Sears picked up the win. He struck out 12 and didn’t walk a batter in seven innings. From local and wire reports

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Notice helps Gamecocks to victory over Volunteers BIG PICTURE

BY JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA — Four losses in five games made South Carolina a lock for a first NCAA tournament bid in 13 years start to get shaky. Then an 18-point lead against Tennessee on Saturday was suddenly just four. But that’s when senior Duane Notice took over, hitting three of his five 3-pointers in just over two minutes to lead the Gamecocks to a 82-55 win over the Volunteers (15-14, 7-9 Southeastern Conference) on Saturday. Notice and his fellow seniors are determined to end the fifth longest NCAA tournament NOTICE drought by a power conference team next month. “We don’t want the farewell tour to end,” said Notice, who scored 15 points, all of them on 3s. South Carolina (21-8, 11-5) led 27-9 on a 3-pointer by Notice with eight minutes left in the first half. But Tennessee chipped away and was down just 38-34 with 18 minutes left. That’s when Notice went on his 3-pointer binge, making long distance shots on three of five possessions. The Gamecocks padded their lead nearly the rest of the game. “If I make one, I feel like I can make every 3 after that,” said Notice, who was 5 for 8 from behind the arc. Dozier led South Carolina with 19 points, while the SEC’s leading scorer Sindarius Thornwell added 15. Robert Hubbs III led Tennessee with 16 points. The win stops a damaging free fall for the Gamecocks, who started February in the conversation about winning the SEC, but are only 4-4 during the month and had lost three in a row. South Carolina may only need one more win to lock in that long awaited NCAA tournament appearance. Tennessee had been hanging out on the fringe on the NCAA tournament bubble, but losses to Vanderbilt and South Carolina likely mean the Vols need a deep SEC tournament run to make the NCAAs. “When we had to go to our bench in the second half, we went backward every time,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said.

Tennessee: The Volunteers could still tumble into the bottom four in the SEC. Tennessee was a game ahead or Auburn and Texas A&M for 11th place, which requires winning five games to win the SEC tournament. The Vols also own tiebreakers over both teams. ... Tennessee was just 1 for 13 on 3-pointers. ... Freshman Kwe Parker made his first start, but played just eight minutes — all in the first half, missing his only shot and turning the ball over twice. South Carolina: The Gamecocks win was huge to stay in the hunt for one of the four double byes in the SEC tournament. South Carolina would currently be seeded fourth — a game ahead of Alabama. But the Crimson Tide own the tiebreaker thanks to their 90-84 four overtime win. ... The SEC’s best defense held a team under 60 points for the first time this month. ... The Gamecocks shook up their starting lineup, putting in Hassani Gravett for his first career start over Maik Kotsar.

NO NEED TO PANIC South Carolina’s three straight losses brought back nightmares of last season when losing five of its final eight took the Gamecocks from NCAA tournament consideration to an NIT bid. But Martin said this year’s team is different. He felt like they didn’t lose confidence in the past two losses to Vanderbilt and No. 13 Florida, and he could see in the locker room that Saturday might turn out real well. “Everybody is taking ownership to do better, myself included,” Martin said.

TENNESSEE TURNOVERS The Volunteers turned the ball over 20 times against the SEC’s best defense, forcing Barnes to ask his scoring guard and others to handle the ball in the second half. South Carolina has forced at least 20 turnovers in six SEC games this season, including 22 in the Gamecocks 70-60 win at Tennessee in January.

UP NEXT Tennessee: The Volunteers head to last place LSU on Wednesday. South Carolina: The Gamecocks host Mississippi State on Tuesday.

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No. 19 Seminoles squeak by Tigers BY PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON — Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton was glad to see his players smiling, laughing and celebrating a win on the road. It had not happened too often for the 19th-ranked Seminoles in Atlantic Coast Conference play this season. “They were very, very happy in the locker room,” said a relieved Hamilton, whose team rallied after leading most of the way to defeat Clemson 76-74 on Saturday. The Seminoles (23-6, 11-5) came into Littlejohn Coliseum just 2-5 on the road in league play, including losses in their past two such games. But Xavier Rathan-Mayes hit the go-ahead basket with 1:22 left and Florida State hung on. Jonathan Isaac of Florida State blocked Shelton Mitchell’s drive with 11 seconds left after Rathan-Mayes’ final hoop. After Trent Forrest made a free throw for the Seminoles, Marcquise Reed came up short on a midrange jumper with 5 seconds to go as the Seminoles held

on to win their 23rd game in the regular season for the first time since 2008-09. Florida State kept pace in the Atlantic Coast Conference race, remaining two games behind league leader North Carolina entering the final week of the season. It was the latest in a string of near misses for Clemson (14-14, 4-12), which fell to 1-9 in ACC games decided by six points or less. The Tigers’ last five ACC losses came by a combined 12 points. Jaron Blossomgame finished with a game-high 24 points, his 12th game scoring 20 or more this season.

THE BIG PICTURE Florida State: The Seminoles are one of the ACC’s best teams, but they struggle on the road, winning just two of their first seven games away from Tallahassee. They lost their past two on the road at Notre Dame and at Pitt before coming here. Florida State tapped into those struggles at Clemson, getting outscored 16-10 in the final 7 minutes of the opening half to lead just 38-37. The Seminoles were up on the Tigers

51-25 at halftime in their matchup three weeks ago at Florida State, a 109-61 win. Clemson: The Tigers have sought all ACC season for a signature win and put themselves in position to do it once more. Clemson hit 15 first-half free throws and shot 50 percent from the field. Still, it was not enough to keep from getting swept by Florida State for the first time in four seasons with another close defeat.

DEMORALIZED TIGERS Clemson’s run of almosts seems to have no end this season. Tigers center Sidy Djitte, who had 12 points and nine rebounds, said the team will fight off the disappointment and bounce back for whatever is left of the season. “If we’ve got two games, we’re going to keep fighting for two games,” he said.

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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and her Gamecocks can win a fourth straight Southeastern Conference crown with a win over Kentucky today.

South Carolina seeks 4th straight SEC title BY PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley wanted to keep her seventhranked Gamecocks focused on beating Texas A&M and tried to keep secret that Kentucky got them back in the Southeastern Conference title chase by beating No. 3 Mississippi State. “Somehow, they had the information,” Staley said, smiling. “They didn’t have their phones, so I don’t know how they got it.” The question now for South Carolina (23-4, 13-2 SEC) is if they can make the most of their chance for a fourth straight SEC crown — a feat only accomplished once before by Tennessee’s remarkable seven straight regular-season championships from 1998 to 2004. “This is a resilient group,” Staley said. The Gamecocks looked finished last Sunday after a stunning 62-60 defeat at No. 22 Missouri. But Kentucky (20-8, 11-4) 78-75 overtime win earlier Thursday dropped Mississippi State into a tie for the top with South Carolina. “I was a Big Blue Nation fan last night,” Staley said. “Now, it’s time to put the rival cap back on.” Should the Gamecocks defeat the Wildcats today, they would win the SEC regular season — the league calls those tied at the top champions, not co-champions — and claim the top seed to next week’s league tournament because of an earlier victory over the Bulldogs. “We weren’t paying it any mind because we knew we had a game to win,” said Bianca Cuevas-Moore, who scored 16 points against Texas A&M. “We didn’t want to look ahead.”

The Gamecocks might have to try for the crown without 6-foot-4 Alaina Coates, who missed the Texas A&M game with a sprained right ankle. Coates saw a doctor again Friday and Staley labeled the SEC’s leading rebounder as day to day. For much of the season, no one seemed able to stop South Carolina’s championship drive. The Gamecocks started 8-0 in league play including a 64-61 showdown win with the SEC’s other Top-10 team in Mississippi State. South Carolina lost its SEC cushion and 30-game home win streak over SEC opponents with a last-second, 76-74 defeat to Tennessee on Jan. 30. The panic for a fan base accustomed to winning set in after last week’s loss at Missouri that dropped the Gamecocks a game behind Mississippi State heading into the final week of the regular season. Then came Thursday’s upheaval, giving South Carolina new hope to keep its title streak alive. “We’d been in a little slump,” Cuevas-Moore said. “But I think we’re picking it up.” Staley said her team showed a level of togetherness and verve at Texas A&M that she had not seen in a while. The group will need a similar mindset against Kentucky, which had won five of nine meetings with the Gamecocks between 2012 and 2015. The Wildcats took out one top-10 contender this week. “We’ve got a bunch of basketball left. We’ve got to keep going. We got to bounce back and get ready to compete against a really talented South Carolina team,” Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell said.

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Paschall, Jenkins lead No. 2 Villanova past Creighton VILLANOVA, Pa. — Eric Paschall scored a season-high 19 points and Josh Hart added 16 to help No. 2 Villanova clinch its fourth straight Big East regular-season title with a 79-63 victory over No. 23 Creighton on Saturday. Kris Jenkins scored 15 points and Mikal Bridges had 11 for the defending national champion Wildcats, who were without big man Darryl Reynolds (rib) for the fifth straight game. Reynolds is expected to return for the Big East Tournament. Marcus Foster scored 25 points and Khyri Thomas had 17 for Creighton, which has lost six of 10 after an 18-1 start. The game was tied at 33 at halftime and the teams traded baskets over the first 6 minutes of the second half, resulting in seven lead changes.

(6) OREGON 75, STANFORD 73 STANFORD, Calif. — Jordan Bell scored on a putback with 14 seconds left to give Oregon its second straight nail-biting victory in a rare Bay Area sweep as the Ducks beat Stanford. Bell’s game-winner followed Dillon Brooks’ last-second, tiebreaking 3-pointer three nights earlier at California to give Oregon (26-4, 15-2 Pac12) its second sweep of its conference Bay Area rivals since 1976. The other came two years ago. Tyler Dorsey scored 15 points to lead Oregon, while Brooks added 14.

(8) UNC 85, PITTSBURGH 67 PITTSBURGH — The streaking Tar Heels clinched at least a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season title with a victory over Pitt. Three weeks after surviving a serious scare by Pitt in Chapel Hill, North Carolina held the Panthers to 40 percent shooting and didn’t let them within single digits over the final 16 minutes.

IOWA STATE 72, (9) BAYLOR AT 69

MICHIGAN 82, (14) PURDUE 70 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Moe Wagner scored 22 of his 24 points in the first half, outplaying everyone on Purdue’s vaunted front line and leading Michigan to a win over the Boilermakers. Derrick Walton added 17 points and 11 rebounds in his final scheduled home game, and the Wolverines (19-10, 9-7 Big Ten) took another big step toward an NCAA Tournament berth. Michigan has won five of six. The Boilermakers (23-6, 12-4) had their six-game win streak snapped.

MIAMI 55, (10) DUKE 50 CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Bruce Brown scored 25 points, and Miami held Duke a staggering 32 points. Brown shot 11 for 18 and had four assists, while his teammates shot just 11 for 40 with four assists combined. Yet it was enough for the Hurricanes (20-8, 10-6 Atlantic Coast Conference), who dominated inside and outscored Duke 40-20 in the paint. Frank Jackson and Luke Kennard each scored 16 points for Duke (22-7, 10-6), which lost its second straight to an unranked opponent after falling at Syracuse on Wednesday.

(11) KENTUCKY 76, (13) FLORIDA 66 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Malik Monk scored 30 of his 33 points in the second half, Bam Adebayo added 18 points with 15 rebounds and Kentucky rallied past Florida for a victory Saturday to take over the Southeastern Conference lead. While another week remains in SEC play for both teams, the Wildcats (24-5, 14-2) took an important step by twice rallying from eight points down to win the pivotal matchup. Monk scored 14 points during an 18-10 run that tied the game at 55 with 9:54 remaining. Adebayo scored six straight points before Monk added seven more in between lobbing a pass to Adebayo for a 70-60 lead with 4:04 left. Monk sandwiched two free throws

SHOW FROM PAGE B1 way down the lane through defenders to get to the basket for some ridiculously fun dunks to watch. What is perhaps more interesting to view than Williamson’s immense talents on the court though is what goes on around him before, during and after the game. While the civic center wasn’t sold out for any of the three games, there was a big crowd for each of them. People were arriving well ahead of Spartanburg Day’s scheduled games just to make sure they had a prime seat. The SCISA 2A championship games are normally scheduled between 1A and 3A

with 9.1 seconds left, had one more chance but Desmond Bane’s 3-pointer at the buzzer was short.

AMES, Iowa — Deonte Burton scored 22 points, including a crucial 3 with 1:17 left, and Iowa State beat Baylor for its fifth straight win. Monte Morris had 17 points with seven assists for the Cyclones (19-9, 11-5 Big 12), who have their longest winning streak in league play since a seven-game stretch in 2005. Johnathan Motley had 27 points and 11 rebounds for Baylor (23-6, 10-6)

games. They were bumped up to the first games of the day today to try and best assure that fans coming for the other championship games will be able to get in and watch their teams play. Again, people were arriving early and leaving late to watch Williamson. And once the fans get in their seats, there is a buzz that permeates throughout the building. People are on the edge of their seats, waiting for Williamson to get the ball. When the slightest possibility arises that Williamson may have a shot at creating some memorable moment, three things happen: the vast majority of the fans rise out

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Villanova’s Kris Jenkins goes up for a shot against Creighton’s Toby Hegner in the Wildcats’ 79-63 win on Saturday in Villanova, Pennsylvania. around layups by Isaiah Briscoe and Adebayo, points that proved critical in thwarting rally attempts by the Gators (23-6, 13-3).

(12) WEST VIRGINIA 61, TCU 60 FORT WORTH, Texas — Daxter Miles Jr. made the first of two free throws as West Virginia barely excaped with a win over TCU. Jevon Carter had 15 points and Nathan Adrian added 13 for the Mountaineers (23-6, 11-5), who started the day in a three-way tie with No. 9 Baylor and Iowa State. They are now tied only with the Cyclones, who beat Baylor at home later Saturday. TCU (17-12, 6-10), which had tied the game on Alex Robinson’s free throw

of their seats, cellphones and I pads pop up to record history in case something awe-inspiring occurs, and the buzz turns into a steadily growing roar that either becomes deafening or ends in sounds of disappointment because they didn’t get to see what they had anticipated. Something that is very funny is that most of the fans don’t appreciate the fact that Williamson is such a team player. Well, they probably do; after all, how often do you hear people decrying a standout player for hogging the spotlight? However, the mindset of the fans is they didn’t come to see Williamson incorporate his teammates into the offense; they came to see him put on a show.

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HARTFORD, Conn. — It was Shake Milton’s turn to be SMU’s hot shooter. Milton scored 18 of his game-high 20 points in the first half to lead the Mustangs to a victory over UConn. The Mustangs (25-4, 15-1 American Athletic Conference) won their 11th straight and haven’t lost since Jan. 12 at Cincinnati. Semi Ojeleye had 16 points, Ben Moore added 15 and Sterling Brown had 11. The Huskies (14-14, 9-7), who have dropped two straight after a four-game winning streak, were led by Kentan Facey’s 15 points. Freshman Christian Vital and Vance Jackson each added 14, while Rodney Purvis had 11.

(18) VIRGINIA 70, N.C. STATE 55 RALEIGH, N.C. — Virginia was glad to win a game for the first time in nearly three weeks. Freshman Kyle Guy scored 19 points for the Cavaliers (19-9, 9-7 Atlantic Coast Conference), who shot 49 percent and made 11 of 16 3-pointers to snap a four-game losing skid. From wire reports

A prime example came in the Griffins’ quarterfinal victory over Pee Dee Academy on Tuesday. One of Williamson’s teammates was out front on a fast break, but had Williamson coming down the middle of the floor trailing him. Perhaps he didn’t see him, but the player went in for an easy two points. The fans screamed in disbelief that the ball wasn’t put up on the glass a bit hard so Williamson could snatch it out of the air and throw down some kind of tomahawk dunk. If it had been me, I know I would have tried to put it up there in the proper way so I might get my name mentioned as the assist man on that jaw-dropping yoke! Also, what is good about it

is it is bringing all kinds of folks out -- young, middleaged, old, man, woman, boy, girl, black, white and whatever adjectives we can use to describe people. Even some fellow named Roy Williams showed up to watch Williamson -- twice -- this week. While there to be seen by Williamson and let him know how much he’d like for him to play for North Carolina, Williams seemed to be enjoying the excitement. After the game, the buzz continued and Williamson tried his best to oblige fans who wanted his autograph. The vast majority of people appeared to leave happy with smiles on their faces. It is quite a show.

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Spartanburg Day’s Zion Williamson (12) goes in for a layup during the Griffins’ 76-51 win over Christian Academy on Saturday at Sumter County Civic Center. the rest of this year’s SDS team will all be back next season, likely meaning a return engagement for The Zion Show in the championship round. “We’ve got everybody back,” Sartor said. “The thing about this bunch is they like each other and they love the game of basketball. They all probably will be somewhere playing basketball tomorrow.” Williamson called the team coming back intact next season “perfect” and said he is excited about pursuing a third state championship ring in his senior season. Mike Green and Bryce Schneider scored 15 apiece for the Saints.

Harper homers in Nationals’ spring opener PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Bryce Harper hit a long solo homer and a single, helping the Washington Nationals to an 8-6 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday. Andrew Stevenson and Matt Skole also connected for Washington, and Gio Gonzalez struck out one in a scoreless first inning. Joe Nathan, bidding to fill the Nationals’ closer spot, gave up one hit in a scoreless third. Harper led off the second inning with a drive to rightcenter against Sean Gilmartin in his first at-bat of spring training, then singled in the fourth.

PIRATES (SS) 6 ORIOLES 2 At Bradenton, Florida, Gregory Polanco went 3 for 3, drove in two runs and swiped two bases, leading Pittsburgh to the split-squad win. Pirates star Andrew McCutchen went 1 for 2 with a double and scored a run. Daniel Hudson, trying to make the club in the bullpen, gave up a run and two hits in one inning. For the Orioles, Adam Jones went 1 for 3 and scored a run, and Jonathan Schoop also had a hit.

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PHENOM FROM PAGE B1 said of the dunks, “but I still want to win the game and stick to the parameters of my game. I embrace (the celebrity status) because I’ve been training for this since I was 4 (years old).” Williamson scored all of his team’s openingquarter points as the Griffins led 13-8 after one. By halftime, it was 31-16, with Williamson’s point total sitting at 21. Williamson would score 16 of his team’s 19 third-quarter points and 14 in a 26-point SDS fourth quarter. While everybody was expecting the spectacular dunks from Williamson, it was fellow junior Chandler Lindsey, a 6-2 guard, that closed the game with three slams and 11 points. “I think every team’s goal is to not be on YouTube, so when Zion gets the ball at midcourt people are running under him and holding him,” Sartor said. “I don’t get it, but I do get it. I think I’d teach my kids to have good transition defense, versus stopping someone from going in and scoring.” Williamson, who has drawn comparisons to his favorite National Basketball Association star, LeBron James, stressed that SDS is more than a 1-man team. “A lot of people on social media think it’s just me on this team, but it’s not,” he said. “Basketball is a 5-man sport and I’ve got to give a shout to Chandler Lindsey. He got him one tonight and I liked it. I loved it!” The Saints, who closed with a 20-10 record, were whistled for three intentional fouls while trying to defend Williamson. Three CA players fouled out, mainly in efforts to stall the SDS star. Williamson closed the game hitting on 18 of 23 free throw attempts. “I missed a lot of free throws in the final four,” Williamson said of a 77-72 nailbiter against Trinity-Byrnes in the 2A semifinals. “In our last practice, all I did was shoot free throws. That’s what made me get 51.” Two of Williamson’s three blocks were quite thunderous, but the star was also called for two goaltending penalties as his pursuit was just slightly behind schedule. The scary aspect for the rest of SCISA 2A is that, barring any changes, Williamson and

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cluding an inside-the-park homer. Adam Morgan pitched two scoreless innings, and Brock Stassi hit a game-ending single. Yankees starter Adam Warren pitched two perfect innings with two strikeouts, and Chris Carter, the NL home run co-leader last season, went 1 for 3.

PIRATES (SS) 7 RAYS 2 At Port Charlotte, Florida, Jacob Stallings hit a solo homer in Pittsburgh’s sixrun fifth inning, and Joey Terdoslavich had three hits and two RBIs. Terdoslavich and Phil Gosselin each had a two-run double in the fifth. For Tampa Bay, Corey Dickerson went 2 for 4 with a solo home run and starter David Carpenter pitched one perfect inning with a strikeout.

MARLINS 8 CARDINALS 7 At Jupiter, Florida, Christian Yelich and Justin Bour homered off closer Seung Hwan Oh in the third inning, and Matt den Dekker added a two-run single in the fifth to secure the win. Marlins starter Edinson Volquez gave up a run without a hit in his one inning of work. New Cardinals center fielder Dexter Fowler walked twice and scored twice, and Matt Carpenter hit a three-run homer.

BRAVES 7 BLUE JAYS 4 At Kissimmee, Florida, Bartolo Colon gave up one run and three hits in two innings in his Braves debut. John Danks followed Colon and was charged with two runs and three hits in 1 1/3 innings. Toronto utility player Jake Elmore went 3 for 3 with an RBI and catching prospect Reese McGuire drove in a run and went 1 for 3.

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TIGERS 11 ASTROS 4 At Lakeland, Florida, Andrew Romine, Ian Kinsler and Victor Martinez homered in consecutive at-bats in the third inning against minor leaguer Edison Frias. Frias hit the next batter, Miguel Cabrera, and was ejected. Cabrera went 2 for 2 and James McCann went 2 for 3 with an RBI. Detroit’s Justin Verlander pitched two innings of one-hit ball. Houston starter Brad Peacock pitched two scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out one.

RED SOX 8 TWINS 7 At Fort Myers, Florida, Hanley Ramirez and Chris Young each hit an RBI double for Boston, and Mookie Betts went 2 for 3 and scored two runs. Byungho Park and Drew Stubbs homered for Minnesota. Phil Hughes allowed two runs and four hits in two innings.

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Thomas Sumter Academy girls basketball head coach B.J. Reed holds up the net after her team claimed the SCISA 2A state crown with a 40-33 victory on Saturday at Sumter County Civic Center.

EC FROM PAGE B1 sank two free throws with 24 seconds left. EC turned the ball over, Jackson was fouled and hit the second of two free throws to tie the game at 62-62. EC turned the ball over again, but Green Sea-Floyds couldn’t capitalize as the game went to overtime. East Clarendon, which had lost three starters to fouls, took a 64-62 lead on a jumper by Caitlin Timmons 18 seconds into overtime. After Laura Black hit a trey for the Lady Trojans to make it 6564, Rose hit two free throws to put EC up 66-65 with 2:55 left.

That would be the Lady Wolverines’ last lead as GSF scored the next six points for a 71-66 lead with 2:01 remaining. Green Sea-Floyds didn’t score again and that almost left the door open for another overtime. Kirby Smith canned a shot from in the lane to make it 71-68 with 18 seconds left. East Clarendon then forced a turnover with 12 seconds to go. It tried to get the basketball inside for a quick basket, but the ball got loose. It was knocked around before ending up in the hands of Rose, who got a good look at a 3 only to have it rim out as the buzzer went off. East Clarendon had four players in double figures, led by Cooper with 15.

heading to the final quarter. The Lady Generals led by as much as 14 in the final period before the Lady Cavaliers closed on an 11-4 run to close the final deficit to seven. Swatts topped CA with nine points. For Bree Stoddard and fellow senior Logan Morris, winning a state championship this year made up for the heartbreak of a 37-36 loss to Porter-Gaud in last year’s 3A quarterfinals. That team ended with a 22-4 record after winning its first 18 games. “Last year when we lost, it was really disappointing, obviously, but that provided some of my fuel for this year,” said Bree, who was this year’s Region II-2A player of the year. “I wanted to work hard because I knew we were moving down to 2A and I just knew that we could (win the championship). Last year I knew that we could do it but I needed to work hard, so I just put in the work that I thought needed to be done to win it this year.” Morris, who closed with two points, seven rebounds, five steals and three assists, knew from experience that being the favorite heading into the tournament did not guarantee the Lady Generals a championship. “I started off as a state runner-up a couple of years ago, and that was cool because we weren’t supposed to beat this team. We were the underdog,” said Morris, who will play softball at USC Upstate. “With us being the No. 1 seed, we were expected to win, but I knew that underdogs could come back. So I knew we had to play our best, play controlled and relaxed, just give it to God and finish it out.” With all of her accomplishments at TSA, Bree called this championship easily the highlight of her years as a Lady General. “Absolutely,” the North Greenville University basketball signee said. “Just being with my sister and my best friend (Morris) on the same team, I’m just so blessed to be able to experience this with two of my favorite people in the world.” Saturday’s result left both teams with 25-5 records, with three of CA’s five losses coming to TSA. Both Stoddards were named to the 2A girls alltournament team.

Timmons and Rose both had 14 while Garris had 13. Johnson was the only other double-figure scorer for GSF with 18 points. With Rose the only senior on the squad, Lowder hopes more success lies ahead for East Clarendon. “We were thinking if we could finish third or fourth in the region and make the playoffs, that would be a good season,” Lowder said. “We ended up winning the region and doing this. It was a great year. “In the locker room after the game, all of the girls had tears in their eyes, and that shows you that they want it,” he added.

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“The audit rate is still under 1% for those who earn about $200,000 (annually),” she said. So why are so many fearful of the IRS? Because of scam artists who threaten the worst if you don’t pay a phony tax bill immediately. In reality, the IRS doesn’t ever initiate first contact with U.S. taxpayers by telephone — nor do they initially reach out using email, text messages or social media. It also never involves local police. These tactics are used by criminals looking to compromise your personal information for financial gain. According to the IRS, a common scam involves someone posing as an IRS official and demanding immediate payment over the phone via credit or debit card. Some thieves even demand a prepaid debit card or gift card to avoid leaving a trail. If you’re ever put in a position where someone claiming to be the IRS pressures you for personal information by phone or via email, don’t give in. Instead, report the instance to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800366-4484 or at www.tigta.gov. And if you are actually being audited? Don’t see it as the end of the world, Greene-Lewis says. “There’s a myth that all letters that come from the IRS are for examination audits,” she said, referring to formal reviews over the phone or in person. “About 80% of audits are correspondence audits just asking you to mail in a missing document or clarification.”

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y husband, age 62, decided last month that he would not be able to continue at his present job until our target retirement at age 65. His last day of work was last Friday! We both totally panicked initially and really looked around for another job. But during that process it occurred to us: There might be a chance that we might, ﬁnancially, be able to retire now even though our income will drop from $114,000 to $5,000 a year. Are we crazy to think we can do this? We hope to live on our cash ($100,000), along with generating some extra income, until age 70 to max out our Social Security. We also hope to let our nest egg ($600,000) grow for as many years as possible without withdrawing. The only way we are able to do this is to lower our monthly bills to $1,250 a month! That includes our housing, utilities, life insurance, transportation costs and cellphone. So, my question is, “Are we nuts?” — CATHY, SEATTLE

DEAR CATHY: What you’re attempting to do is possible, but the stakes are incredibly high.

It’s not terribly uncommon for people in their 60s to live a temporary ﬁnancial life until they reach a particular strategic age for pension or Social Security purposes. However, eight years of temporary living is pretty intense. You can do it, but you must lookout for mistakes that don’t look like mistakes.

Peter Dunn Special for USA TODAY

What is slightly peculiar about your plan is that you went from planning on fully retiring at 65, with a fully activated retirement income, to quasi-retiring at 62 and now activating your full retirement income at 70. I’m not suggesting that’s a bad idea because you clearly can see the difference between Social Security benefits at age 62 and age 70. But it certainly is a pretty big change of plan. You went from having a solid work income then transitioning to a solid retirement income, to a solid work income transitioning into eight years living like you never lived before, then transitioning into a relatively abundant retirement. That’s not bad, but it is weird. Think about your current state as retirement purgatory. You are neither fully working nor fully retired, and the final verdict has yet to be read. If you play your cards right, age 70 will bring great relief. If your plan begins to unravel like a poorly-made sweater, you may find yourself angry with the person in the mirror. Let’s explore what happens at age 70. Even if your $600,000 doesn’t grow a penny between now and 70, it should be able to generate about $1,500 per month in income indefinitely (based on a 3% distribution rate). I’m going to guess your Social Security retirement at about $2,800 per month at age 70 which, combined with the income generated from your nest egg and pension you have will take your retirement income to about $4,800 per month. That’s quite a departure from the eight years of $1,250 per month living you’re about to embark on. You must have asked yourself, “What could possibly go wrong during the next eight years?” Your list of potential money emergencies likely includes major medical expenses, stock market meltdowns and a bevy of unforeseen and involuntary financial emergencies. Your plan to mitigate these expenses is proba-

bly to dip into your nest egg or take social security early, thus activating your retirement. It’s a delicate balance between holding out as long as you can and not depleting your nest egg before activating your full retirement income strategy, thus lowering your ultimate retirement income. Like most Americans, your biggest concern should be funding health care. Monthly premiums until you reach Medicare at age 65 may be higher than you think. And Medicare supplements aren’t exactly cheap, either. You are wise to take the pressure off both your $100,000 in savings as well as your nest egg by working part time over the next eight years. The sooner your $100,000 in cash is depleted, the riskier your venture gets. You can preserve that savings by creating income on a monthly basis via work, just as you have for the last several decades.

You must have asked yourself, “What could possibly go wrong during the next eight years?” As I often remind hopeful retirees, a successful retirement is only really measured post-retirement (death). The actions you take early on in retirement might look good and generate feelings of planning success, but you won’t really know the impact of those decisions until the math plays out over the course of your entire retirement. Typically, I see people spend liberally for the ﬁrst ﬁve to seven years of retirement, which then backs them into a corner for their remaining years. Before they know it, they’re eating the goose which had been laying the golden eggs. Cathy, it appears you and your husband are actually trying to do the opposite. You’re tip-toeing into retirement spending and then cranking up the income later in retirement. Your plan will work if you’re able to stay healthy and protect your nest egg from intrusion. Good luck, and try to keep your hands off the goose.

THE WEEK AHEAD

DIGITAL DOLLARS

Free international calls? There’s an app for that Jefferson Graham USA TODAY LOS ANGELES A common question we hear all the time — how to make international calls for free? There are so many viable options now, and you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to the wireless carriers. It’s another case of free apps to the rescue! But which app to use? A good basic rule of thumb — use the app where your friends or family are. If they like to connect there, it will be the easiest place to ﬁnd them. Each app works differently, but, in a nutshell, look for the phone or video camera icon for guidance to where to make your free calls. Let’s take a closer look: uSkype has been the pioneer of free calls since it started in 2003. As it always has, calling “Skype to Skype” is free but making a call from your smartphone to someone’s landline or cellphone will cost you. Rates vary depending upon which country you call. Skype starts at 10 cents a minute to call mobile phones in the United Kingdom, for instance, or 2.3 cents per minute to call landlines. It also offers a monthly $6.99 subscription. Calls are easy to make, but the invite process is clunky. You can’t make calls until you both accept the request. uWhatsApp is probably the most popular app now among people in Europe for free calls, with more than 1 billion people using the service. Like Skype, the app works when your friends are there. Recently, WhatsApp expanded beyond basic free calls and messages to copy communications app Snapchat with a similar “Story” feature that lets members show off collections of photos and videos. uApple’s Facetime couldn’t be any simpler to operate and should be your ﬁrst choice if you

Which one you choose should be decided based on who you are calling and the app they use

Line app offers free voice and video calls.

have an iPhone, iPad or Apple computer. All you need is a phone number or Apple ID to begin making free calls. But if your mom is on Android and you’re on Apple, you’re out of luck. You’ll want to consider one of the other options. Unlike the other apps, FaceTime isn’t a download. It comes installed on all new iPhones, iPads and Macs. Look for the green camera icon on your mobile screen or in the menu of your desktop. uThe Line app dominates in Asia, but it’s starting to make inroads in the U.S. with a delicious offer. Free international calls to land lines — as long as you watch a short 15-second ad ﬁrst. App-to-app calls don’t require the ads. Give it a try — it’s the most colorful and fun of the free phone apps. It’s best known for introducing “stickers,” instant messages to pretty up your texts, from the likes of Pokémon and Mickey Mouse, to Dragon Ball and Star Wars. Most are available for sale — starting at 99 cents.

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uFacebook Messenger. With nearly 2 billion users, the odds are your friends or loved ones are already there, which is why I’d recommend starting here ﬁrst. Plus, the audio quality is generally excellent. To make the call, remember to use the Messenger app for your smartphone or regular desktop Facebook. Look for the video camera and phone icons at the top of the screen, next to the name of your friend.

EVAN VUCCI, AP

Trump speech could detail plans on economy, tax cuts Paul Davidson @Pdavidsonusat USA TODAY

A busy week of economic news will be highlighted by a familiar wild card: President Trump. Trump is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, and analysts are awaiting details of his economic plan, particularly tax cuts. A batch of other releases will shed light on business investment, consumer conﬁdence and spending, the health of the manufacturing and service sectors and a revised estimate of Q4 economic growth. Business investment has turned up in recent months after a prolonged slump. Credit a partial rebound in oil prices that has spurred more orders for drilling materials and a comeback in business stockpiling. Non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft — a proxy for business capital spending — has risen for three consecutive months, including sharp increases averaging more than 1% in late 2016. Nomura economist Lewis Alexander expects the Commerce Department’s durable goods report Monday to reveal a more modest increase for January. Giving business investment a shot in the arm by lowering taxes could be a centerpiece of Trump’s speech to Congress on Tuesday. But economists have lots of con-

Giving business investment a shot in the arm by lowering taxes could be a centerpiece of President Trump’s speech to Congress on Tuesday.

Overall, economists ﬁgure Commerce will upgrade its fourthquarter growth estimate to a 2.1% annual rate.

cerns. Lowering the corporate tax rate from 35% to 15% as Trump has proposed is likely to be viewed warily by Republicans worried about swelling the budget deficit. And many oppose a new border adjustment tax on imports that could help offset the corporate tax cut but raise prices for consumers. Some lawmakers are also skeptical of Trump’s belief government revenue losses from a tax cut would be made up by faster economic growth. The economy slowed late last year after a breakout third quarter, growing at a 1.9% annual rate, as healthy gains in consumer spending, housing starts and business investment were partly offset by sluggish exports. That’s slightly below the recovery’s average 2% pace. Alexander expects upward revisions to all of those contributors. Overall, economists figure Commerce will upgrade its fourth-quarter growth estimate to a 2.1% annual rate. Consumer confidence slipped a bit in January but remained close to the 15-year high reached the previous month. Economists expect the Conference Board to report that its consumer confidence index dipped marginally in February but remained high. The same forces that have lifted consumers’ outlook have bolstered their spending, with consumption rising a sturdy 0.5% in December. Economists expect Commerce on Wednesday to report a 0.3% increase for January.

STOCKS: THE MARKET WEEKLY REVIEW

THE SUMTER ITEM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017

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How To Read The Market in Review The list includes the most active stocks in each exchange, as well as stocks of local interest. Stock Footnotes: cc – PE greater than 99. cld - Issue has been called for redemption by company. d - New 52-week low. dd – Loss in last 12 mos. ec - Company formerly listed on the American Exchange's Emerging Company Marketplace. g - Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h - temporary exmpt from Nasdaq capital and surplus listing qualification. n - Stock was a new issue in the last year. The 52-week high and low figures date only from the beginning of trading. pf - Preferred stock issue. pr - Preferences. pp - Holder owes installments of purchase price. q – Closed-end mutual fund; no PE calculated. rt - Right to buy security at a specified price. s - Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. wi - Trades will be settled when the stock is issued. wd - When distributed. wt - Warrant, allowing a purchase of a stock. u - New 52-week high. un - Unit,, including more than one security. vj - Company in bankruptcy or receivership, or being reorganized under the bankruptcy law. Appears in front of the name. Mutual Fund Footnotes: e – Ex-capital gains distribution. f – Previous day’s quote. n - No-load fund. p – Fund assets used to pay distribution costs. r – Redemption fee or contingent deferred sales load may apply. s – Stock dividend or split. t – Both p and r. x – Ex-cash dividend. Source: The Associated Press and Morningstar. Sales figures are unofficial. Invesco InvMtgCap IronMtn iShItaly rs iShJapan rs iSTaiwn rs iSh UK rs iShCorEM iShCHEmu iSCHeafe ItauUnibH

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25 E. Calhoun Street Sumter, SC (803) 775-1168 Robbie Nalley

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017

THE SUMTER ITEM

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SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

Members of the Sumter Bar Association pose in front of the Haynsworth Building circa 1935.

Storied Haynsworth Building is oldest in downtown Sumter

he Haynsworth Building is the oldest structure existing in the Downtown Historical

District. According to Cassie Nicholes in her text, “Historical Sketches of Sumter County Vol II,” this office was constructed circa 1820 by Dr. Joseph Cox Haynsworth.

Law Range, above, directly across from the Sumter County Courthouse, is seen looking west. Right, the Sumter County Jail was once located on the east end of Law Range near the Haynsworth Building.

This building site would become an object of controversy when it was purchased by Chris Chokas from C.G. Rowland. Before this transaction, an article ran in the Sumter Daily Item announcing that in May of 1909 “at a recent meeting of the Civic League, a motion was carried to appoint a committee to consider the matter of a public library. This committee reported favorably, and, at an early date, a library was to be opened in the town.” Sammy Way “Necessarily, it must REFLECTIONS begin in a modest way, as it is a local matter entirely, and the committee does not expect to solicit aid from any source beyond our town. In the next few months, the library will be located at the old Haynsworth law office on Main Street, a place convenient to all,” according to the article, “and Miss Ingram will serve as librarian. The dues will be 50 cents quarterly, or $2 for the whole year, if you prefer to pay that way. … The need of a public library in a town of Sumter’s size and importance is so great and so apparent, that we do not think it necessary to discuss it, feeling that our citizens are already persuaded of the worthiness of such an enterprise.” However, the vision of the Haynsworth Building serving as a public library was shortlived, as the community would secure a financial grant from the Carnegie Foundation and construct a building to house a library in 1915. The decision was made to raze the Haynsworth Building, which resided on

the much-sought-after corner lot purchased by Chokas. His plan was to construct a “new modern building to house a coffee shop-restaurant.” The building, more than a hundred years old, had been occupied by a series of distinguished lawyers; however, a movement was underway among the lawyers of Sumter to save the structure and move it to the rear of the courthouse square “and preserve it for its historical value.” The cooperation of C.G. Rowland and Chokas was sought to enact this initiative. The first step to ensure the survival of the Haynsworth building was its purchase by George D. Shore Jr. and F.A. McLeod, who planned to move the structure to a lot adjoining the jail property on Law Range. HAYNMcLeod and Shore bought SWORTH the property from Shepard K. Nash and began the process of relocating the building. Sumter lawyers in their early effort to save the Haynsworth building had taken a photograph of the members of the Sumter Bar McLEOD Association in front of the old building. The photo included Judge G.B. Green, Court Stenographer Luther Wimberly and Sheriff C.M. Hurst, who was a member of the association. “Mr. Rowland stated this morning that as soon as the building had been moved he would begin work on a modern store and office building to occupy the lot vacated.” This new structure featured the finest equipment money could buy. “In connection with the coffee shop would be a soda fountain and luncheonette, where lunches and sodas would be served all hours of the day and night.” What was the Haynsworth Law Office continues to stand on Law Range and remains a testament to Sumter’s will to preserve its history. Sources for this article include the Sumter Item archives, the late local historian and author Cassie Nicholes and others.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017

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Gamecock track team AAA champs; community band honors director 75 YEARS AGO – 1942 Aug. 13 — 19 The South Carolina forest office is in the market for loblolly and longleaf pine cones, announced Assistant State Forester C. Howell Schaeffer. These cones will be used to plant the Sumter Nursery, where annually are grown millions of trees used in reforesting idle acres in South Carolina. In Walterboro district about 225 bushels of longleaf cones and about 150 bushels of loblolly cones were collected, according B. E. Allen, district forester. • Probably attracting more attention from passers-by than any other display exhibited in Sumter is the Marine window on the right side of North Main street near the Rex Theater. There is hardly a moment on the day, observers say, when someone has not stopped to look at the handsome figure in Marine uniform, the miniature Marines, their tanks, guns and planes and the other objects featured in the exhibit which is designed to bring in more recruits in Sumter for the leathernecks. • The former C.C.C. camp just out of Sumter between the Turbeville and Florence highways has been converted into War Yesteryear Service in Sumter motor repair SAMMY WAY and the Fourth Service command school. Lt. Norman A. Pearee, morale officer, told Chamber of Commerce officials. The school will have an enrollment of 300 students, who will come in groups of 100 every 30 days for a threemonths course of training as motor mechanics. Pearee was seeking this morning to have recreational activities for the students combined with Shaw Field and other recreational programs in Sumter. • Pacific Mills of Columbia got revenge for two previous defeats at the hands of the Sumter City Club by nudging over a 10th-inning run to trim the locals 9 to 8 at the stadium. The extra-inning affair was marred by numerous errors on the part of the losers. Beanie Osteen, who seemingly can’t win a ball game this summer, was again the victim of the visitor’s attack. Osteen allowed nine hits, but as usual his team’s fielding was poor. • Auxiliary policemen will be tested at their meeting on their auxiliary police manual, Chief W.C. Kirven announced. He said that the volunteers now were “heading down the home stretch” in the course that is training them to aid the regular police forces in case of emergency. • Frances D. Roche, director of the Memorial Park playground, announced this morning that a pet show would be held Friday for the city’s youngsters as a climax to the playground program now entering its last week. • Five soldiers from Shaw Field and five engineers from nearby Cherryvale will match wits on the new Shaw Field quiz program “What D’You Know, Joe?” Conducted by Stan Cooper, the new show

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1967 — A happy group of Sumter Gamecocks surround Coach Bill Painter, who’s holding the trophy, after the Birds won the state championship at the AAA track meet in Columbia. Holding fingers up indicating their finish are, from left, Jimmy Trembley, Hamp Norris, Wayne Davis, Tom Lewis, Painter, Eddie Connor and Frank Matthews. That’s Coach Bob Cherry in the background behind Matthews. will occupy the greater portion of the regular Shaw Field Rendezvous program heard every Tuesday night at 8:30 over WFIG, and Vance McBurney, popular Shaw Field pianist, will furnish incidental music.

50 YEARS AGO — 1967 May 15 — 21 • When the season started back in March, Hamp Norris and Jimmy Trembley weren’t exactly setting the world aflame with their discus throwing. Around 125-plus feet were their best efforts, but when the season came toward its end both boys were approaching the 150-foot mark. “We just worked and worked on it,” said Trembley after he had placed third in that event and Norris had gotten a second. “Hamp would come around almost every day and say ‘let’s go throw some,’ and off we would go …. .” • More than $300 was raised for the Cancer Society at the Clarendon County Horse show. A large crowd of spectators assembled to see the show, which featured 17 classes, several special events and a pet parade for the younger children. Joe McLeod, president of the Boots and Saddles Horse Club of Manning, won the challenge trophy given by Mrs. Arthur Hinson and Mrs. Bailey Jones in memory of Mr. Arthur Hinson, who organized the Boots and Saddles Club in 1960. • Choirs from Shaw have won first place in the Tactical Air Command Protestant Chapel Choir competition for 1966. In the standing just announced, Shaw won first place in Category I of the adult division, which is for bases having a total military and dependent population over 3,500. The Protestant Youth Choir won first place in the youth division, which was judged in one category for all size bases. Both Protestant Choirs are directed by Mrs. Raymond Harley. • Nine times out of 10 after a team wins a championship you’re going to hear the coach say, “We’d better enjoy it while we can because they’ll get us next year.” Not so Bill Painter, head track coach of the Sumter High Gamecocks, who captured the state AAA championship in Columbia. Instead of moaning, Painter is quite optimistic about the future of track for the Birds. “We’ve got a lot of fine boys coming back

next season, and there’s about 30 potentially good athletes coming up from McLaurin and Alice Drive junior high schools.” • Sumter County chiropractors will be active participants at the spring convention of the South Carolina Chiropractors’ Association in Florence today and tomorrow. Dr. H.I. Mercer, president of the Pee Dee Chiropractic Society, will serve as host for convention guests. Dr. R.D. Guilds Jr. is a member of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and will be conducting examinations for applicants to practice chiropractic in South Carolina. • Members of the Alice Drive Junior High School Future Homemakers Association under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth L. Bateman have been busily engaged in making bed jackets for patients at the State Hospitals. Some are so interested they asked to work during lunch or free periods. Materials were furnished by the Sumter County Mental Health Association at the request of Mrs. Myrtis B. Logan, chairwoman of the S.C.M.H.A. • Shaw’s pistol team returned victorious from the Tactical Air Command Pistol Championship held at Langley Air Force Bas, Virginia. The five-man team brought home a total of 25 individual match medals and three team trophies. Individually, A2C Joseph S. Leffman defeated the rest of the TAC shooters to be named the top individual shot. • The Betty Freed School of Dance will present “Alice in Danceland,” a two-act “story in dance,” at Edmunds High School auditorium. The program opens with Alice reading her book and dreaming of faraway places. Out comes the White Rabbit, and they travel off to Topsy Turvy Land where they find themselves in the Magic Garden where flowers “sing and dance.” • Girls who will represent the Sumter Unit 15 of the American Legion Auxiliary are from Mayewood School, Mary Trimnal; Thomas Sumter Academy, Betty Mikell; Hillcrest, Kathleen Ross; and Edmunds, Martha Stoddard and Eugenia Mabry. The 21st Annual Palmetto Girls’ State Inc. will be held in Columbia with housing in South Tower, University of South Carolina. Girls State is a practical application of Americanism and good citizenship.

• Reynard Jerome McDonald, son of Dr. and Mrs. S.J. McDonald Sr., will receive a Doctor of Medicine degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He is one of 50 seniors eligible for a degree in medicine. McDonald received his A.B. degree from Fisk University. • High school graduates who can’t go to college for financial or other reasons should look into the state’s TEC centers. The TEC schools offer a wide range of curricula and are less expensive than colleges. Duke Richardson Jr., Columbia, who coordinates the agency’s agricultural curriculum, says graduates of agricultural courses will apparently be in great demand. • R.G. (Dick) Lenox has been appointed vice president of Williams Furniture Corp. with broadened executive responsibilities. Announcement of the appointment was made today by Julian T. Buxton, president of the firm. Buxton was high in his praise of Lenox’s capabilities and of his contributions to the success of the company during the 26 years he has been part of the management staff. • Gerald Dix, executive vice president of Sumter Chamber of Commerce, scored the third hole in one of his career as a golfer at Sunset Country Club. The other two aces were scored on the Shaw Air Force Base course while he was base commander. • Sumter’s Gamecocks captured three first places to highlight the second-annual South Carolina Interscholastic Open Track Meet at Rex Enright Athletic Center. Eddie Connor repeated his win in the 880-yard run for the Gamecocks by touring the two laps in a time of 2:00.l. Sumter’s medley relay team won its event. • Former Sumterite Harry R. Bryan, The Sumter Daily Item, and Radio Station WYMB of Manning were among those honored by the South Carolina Mental Health Association yesterday for services to mental health during 1966. The awards were made by Lt. Gov. John C. West. • Arnold Hutto gave everybody a fair chance, but no one took advantage, and the Holly Hill native roared to his fifth victory at the Sumter Raceway. Before the largest crowd in the local track’s history, Hutto turned in one of the

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25 YEARS AGO — 1992 Feb. 13 — 19 Georganne Perry has discovered a great new sport, and she would like to tell the rest of Sumter about it. Actually, competitive swimming isn’t a new sport — it just hasn’t drawn much attention in this area. Perry, who, along with Mary Deakin, is the co-president of the Sumter Swim Team, would like to change that. The Sumter Swim Team will play host to four other squads in a swim meet at the Sumter Family YMCA, and Perry is hoping that aquatically minded residents of the Gamecock City will come out and give the home team a look. • Construction of the new, long-awaited Clarendon Memorial Hospital has begun, and hospital officials celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony. More than 130 Clarendon County leaders and residents attended the event. Construction of the $8 million project began in January and is expected to be completed in mid-1993, said Ed Frye, the hospital’s administrator. • For more than 150 years, loyal and dedicated members have worshiped at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, St. Charles. In front of this imposing building is the cemetery, where gravestones show such names as Brearley, Cooper, Cousar, English, McCutchen, Chandler, Montgomery, Reid, Scott, Shaw, Wilson and many others. The first building was erected in 1809 by three gentlemen, Capt. Thomas Gordon, Capt. John DuBose and Thomas Wilson, esquire. • They started out horsing around just for the fun of it. But what began as a form of exercise and recreation for Carolyn Riles, Dr. David Brown and Sandra Kinsesy has turned into a competitive sport. All three Sumterites have won world championships in racking horse competitions. Racking horses execute a four-beat gait with each foot coming down separately. The gait — which is neither a pace nor a trot — has a distinct 1-2-3-4 beat, and the beat is considered one of the smoothest gaits to ride. Reach Sumter Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@ yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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A Sumter County bald eagle nest is seen in a dead pine along Boggy Branch. This nest stood for several years and eventually fell. A new nest was built in another dead pine. It too fell. A living pine now holds the newest eagle nest.

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riday afternoon after work I rode down to my place in Clarendon County. I needed to check on the duck ponds and look at the ditch that drains the greentree impoundment. The ponds were full, so I decided that I didn’t need to run the pump yet. I try to keep these ponds full during the late winter, spring and summer when wood ducks are nesting. I’ve pulled the boards from the flash board riser that holds the water in the woods. The water drains down an old ditch to the headwaters of Cuckolds Branch. During the winter, with the boards in the riser, we can flood about 20 acres of hardwoods. These hardwoods are “green,” or alive. They are dormant during the winter, and the floodwater doesn’t harm them. When I pull the boards, the water level falls but doesn’t completely drain the woods. The ditch isn’t deep enough to get all the water out. The center of the woods is an old pocosin that has a stand of cypress trees and can hold water through the summer months. The ditch will get clogged with small limbs and leaves, so I check on it every few days. A little bit of shovel work will get the water flowing again, and soon enough I was on the road toward home. Saturday morning I was up and out at daylight. I wanted to ride through our lease near Pinewood and go look for turkeys at Oak Lea Wildlife Management Area. The dirt road through our land was pocked with deer tracks, but no turkeys or turkey tracks were spotted. I turned onto Panola Road and headed toward Oak Lea. Just past the Clarendon County line something

caught my eye, and I glanced to the right. Turkeys! About a dozen hens and two big longbeards Dan were out in a Geddings cut bean field just off the highway. I had traffic behind me, so I just kept going. At Calvary Church, I turned onto a dirt road that runs through Oak Lea. I’ve hunted this public land since the state acquired the property and have had some success through the years. Oak Lea is an even mix of farm land and timber and has maintained a good turkey population. The turkeys start showing up in the fields there this time of year, and I was hopeful to just see some. I drove all the way through to the west side, then turned around and came back to another road that runs the length of the property. No turkeys. A connecting road took me back to Panola Road, and turning right I would be passing the field where I had seen the flock of turkeys earlier. They were there and much closer to the highway. When I slowed down the hens ran, and the two longbeards gobbled. Heads up Earl! I eventually headed home and spent the rest of the day working on my “Honey Do” list. The next morning Ginger and I headed to Charleston and the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. At the Gaillard Center, we visited with Billy Geddings from Manning and marveled at his wooden bowls. I love old books and bought a copy of

The Education of a Turkey Hunter from TroutMoor Sporting Literature. At Marion Square, we visited the exibit from The Center for Birds of Prey. There were hawks, owls, eagles and vultures. At Charleston Place, we walked the halls and ballrooms full of beautiful wildlife art. The works of featured artist Ezra Tucker were a wonder to behold. I had Presidents Day off and stayed home until I got Ginger off to work. She gave me some strict instructions about having supper ready when she got home. Of course, I assured her that I could handle the task. After she left, I hit the road to check on a Sumter County eagle’s nest. The eagles have nested in a remote area along Boggy Branch for several years. The first nest was in a dead gum tree. It only lasted one year and fell in a storm after the nesting season. The second nest was in a dead pine. It lasted several years but eventually fell. The third nest was also in a dead pine and only stood for one year. These trees were very tall and stood above the average treeline. These trees and the nests could be seen from public roads in the area. This new nest is in a living pine and is right at the surrounding treeline. It is not as visible and can only be seen clearly from local farm roads. From a distance with binoculars, I could see an eagle on the nest. I had other outdoorsy things to do that day, but you can bet I had supper on the table when Ginger got home that evening. Dan Geddings is a weekly columnist for The Sumter Item. Email Dan at cdgeddings@ gmail.com.

FISHING REPORTS Information on fishing trends provided courtesy of www.anglersheadquarters.com/, South Carolina’s premier fishing report source. SANTEE COOPER SYSTEM (1/13) Tournament angler Steve Harmon reports that bass fishing has been pretty good recently on Santee Cooper, and while he isn’t catching (or really pursuing) the 8- to 10-pound fish that will be needed to win tournaments in a month or two, he has been finding good numbers of healthy, strong-fighting 1½- to 5-pound fish that are hungry. With water levels a bit down the best pattern for getting your line pulled has been to focus on relatively shallow creeks and ditches in 4 to 8 feet of water. Bass are pushing bait up the channels to areas in that depth range, and fish can be caught on crankbaits that dive to about 2 feet off the bottom. Harmon is changing the size of his crankbait depending on how deep he is fishing to keep the bait about that depth off the

bottom. Spinnerbaits fished a foot or two off the bottom are also working well. Steve speculates that the better fish may be out deeper, and with the lake a bit down some of the places he usually considers “deep” are shallower than usual right now. He expects the lake to continue coming up. Capt. Steve English (843-729-4044) advises that both the crappie and bream can still be caught around deep brush in the 28 to 45 foot range, and out on the water today his boat is concentrating on fishing 20 to 30 feet down. The bite has been better in the lower lake than the upper; typically at this time of year he finds that in the upper lake fish just stack up in the river channel where they can be seen on a graph but are hard to catch. English has not been up shallow to see if some fish have moved up, but with the warm weather predicted that is certainly possible. On the catfish front, Capt. Jim Glenn (843-825-

COLUMBIA (AP) — A fund that buys land to protect it from development in South Carolina was given a poor review in an audit released as lawmakers debate whether to continue its work. The report from the Legislative Audit Council found the South Carolina Conservation Bank does not require sufficient proof that the land it buys or obtains a conservation easement for is in danger of development and fails to assure public access to the land it purchases with public money. The audit also found the bank isn’t careful enough in determining if the land is worth the price. The bank has conserved nearly 300,000 acres since 2004 including landmarks such as Morris Island and the Angel Oak on Johns Island. But the law authorizing it ends in 2018. A bill has been introduced to give the bank five more years, but the audit may make it tougher to pass. The audit suggests merging the bank into the Department of Natural Resources — an idea that supporters of the bank say could create a conflict of interest because DNR sometimes gets grants to buy property to conserve. In a written response to the audit, Conservation

Bank director Marvin Davant said the law doesn’t require public access to land the agency buys, and landowners who offer easements agreeing to not develop the land don’t want the public on it either. In addition, sometimes the land is better off as undisturbed wildlife habitat, Davant wrote. The bank disagreed with the methods the audit used to determine it overpaid for land and with the conclusion the agency should do more to determine if property is under threat of development. “Considering that South Carolina is a small state and that we have gained over 1 million people in the last 25 years, it is not beyond consideration that most properties in this state are subject to some level of development threat,” Davant wrote. The Conservation Bank is primarily funded by a 25cent fee on each deed recorded in South Carolina. Lawmakers critical of the bank said it benefits wealthy owners with little benefit to the public. They also said the bank has without permission overgrown its original purpose to buy land to protect river bases around Charleston and the rest of the Lowcountry.

Fishermen at odds over effects of Trump’s executive order PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An executive order by President Trump designed to radically cut back on federal regulations has spurred disagreement among fishermen about how it will affect them — and lawmakers and regulators aren’t sure what the answer is. Groups that represent both commercial and recreational fishermen are divided about whether Trump’s “one in, two out” approach to federal regulations will benefit their industry, harm it or not affect it at all. Meanwhile, the arm of the federal government that regulates fishing, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is still trying to figure out exactly what the executive order means for fisheries management. Trump’s order in January says that when a public agency proposes a new regulation, it must also identify two regulations to be repealed. The order caused a flurry of debate, and a lawsuit from political oppo-

4239) reports that big fish still had not turned on, but he was optimistic that a cold front might improve that bite. His boat recently caught 30plus total blue catfish in the 1- to 15-pound range drifting with cut mullet in 35 to 45 feet of water, and other boats seem to have had similar results recently. Even with large pieces of bait smaller blues still dominated the creel, with a decent number of 8- to 10-pounders. Big concentrations of bait are beginning to show up in 40-plus feet of water. LAKE WATEREE (2/11) Lake Wateree is at 98.3 percent of full pool, and water temperatures range between 55 and 58 degrees. Up the lake and creeks are fairly stained. Spring is around the corner for Lake Wateree crappie, and veteran tournament angler Will Hinson of Cassatt advises that fish are starting to move shallower. They will go back and forth as long as temperatures seesaw, but the general progression will be shallower as long as water temperatures don’t drop dramatically (as with freezing

nents, about whether it’s a wise idea or even possible. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service manages hundreds of fish stocks and is responsible for managing rules such as seasonal closures and quota limits. U.S. fishermen caught nearly 10 billion pounds of fish in 2015, under voluminous regulations managed by NOAA under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Several fishing groups, ranging from the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association to the Massachusetts Striped Bass Association, are joining Democratic Reps. Jared Huffman of California and Raul Grijalva of Arizona in asking Trump to rescind. They describe the order as arbitrary and dangerous. “There’s no doubt regulations have stifled our industry,” said Bob Rees, executive director of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders. “But those regulations exist for a reason, and it’s the long-term sustainability of those stocks.”

precipitation or the like). Even on cold days Will advises looking shallow first, and he has found fish about 6 feet deep in 8 to 12 feet of water on the lower end of the lake. Even if they aren’t necessarily far back in creeks yet they will be in pockets off the main lake, and it’s worth starting to look in Beaver Creek and Singleton Creek. The best action has come tight-lining, with jigs tipped with minnows working best. Will is mainly using Fish Stalker jigs and Moon jigs. A few fish are being caught trolling, too. While water temperatures are warmer than normal, tournament angler Dearal Rodgers of Camden reports that Wateree bass are still very much in winter mode. That doesn’t mean they are deep, and the best fishing for active bass has been shallow in the 5-foot range. Main lake rock with some deep water close by has been producing best, with Shad Raps and other crankbaits the best baits. Some fish have been caught around grass, but this is not a primary pattern.

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Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2016-CP-43-01941 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 2003-HE6, Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE6w, Plaintiff, vs. Charles Brown, Jr.; Charles Keitt; United Companies Funding, LLC; Republic Finance a/k/a Republic Finance, LLC; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; South Carolina Department of Revenue, Defendant(s). TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. Â§ 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and

LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Charles Brown, Jr. to Option One Mortgage Corporation dated August 13, 2003 and recorded on August 15, 2003 in Book 903 at Page 819, in the Sumter County Registry (hereinafter, "Mortgage"). Thereafter, the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment and/or corporate merger. The premises covered and affected by the said Mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, more particularly described in the said Mortgage and are more commonly described as: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, composed of approximately 1.24 acres, being bounded on the Northeast by Solstice Drive a Fifty (50') foot right of way; on the Southeast by Lot 468 of Eaglenest Subdivision, Phase 1; on the Southwest by Lot 523 of Eaglenest Subdivision, Phase 1; and on the Northwest by Lot 465 of Eaglenest Subdivision, Phase 1. The said tract being more particularly described as Lots 466 and 467 of Eaglenest Subdivision Phase 1 according to a plat of survey prepared for Longtown Investments, LLC by Michael C. Turbeville, III, PLS, on July 9, 1998, which plat is recorded in Plat Book 98 at page 1002, recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, and which is by reference incorporated herein as part of this description. All measurements being a little more or less. Also included herewith is that certain 1996 Brigadier Manufactured Home bearing serial number B41367A&B. This being the same property conveyed to Charles Brown, Jr. by Deed of Alvin D. Brown dated August 13, 2003 and recorded August 15, 2003 in Book 903 at Page 815 in the records for Sumter County, South Carolina.

WEEKS LAW OFFICE, LLC J. David Weeks Attorney FOR Plaintiff 35 South Sumter Street Post Office Box 370 Sumter, S.C. 29151 (803) 775-5856

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (Non-Jury) Foreclosure IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A #: 2017-CP-43-00135 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs. CLARK A. MULLENAX and SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Public Hearing

In Memory

South Sumter Street, Sumter, South Carolina from February 24, 2017 through February 28, 2017 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Written comments should be directed to Sumter Senior Services, Inc., Attn: Dana Strock, Post Office Box 832, Sumter, South Carolina 29151 before February 28, 2017 at 2:00pm.

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Sumter ghost finders, for a limited time, will pay $60 to investigate local haunted places. Privacy assured. 803-481-8826 Sunrise 6/15/1914 Sunset 2/22/2016 In loving memory of our angel the late Mrs. Carrie B. Mack Brown. You are remembered when the winter is cold, when the flowers bloom in the spring, when the sun is shinning bright in the summer, and when the leaves change in the fall. Every holiday you are in our thoughts. You have spread your wings and learned how to fly. For you have become one of God's beautiful butterflies. A cherished jewel you will always be. Your fond memories are greater than any sea. The time came for you to take your rest. We love you and miss you Mother Brown, but God loves you best! Respectfully Submitted, Your Daughters, Debra, Edrena, Son,Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren

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TO THE DEFENDANT CLARK A. MULLENAX ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint upon the subscribers, at their office, 1703 Laurel Street (29201), Post Office Box 11682, Columbia, South Carolina 29211, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint in the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on January 25, 2017. GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorney for the Plaintiff P. O. Box 11682 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 233-1177

In Loving Memory of Eli Coleman Baldwin 10/20/1930-2/24/2016 Devoted husband of 62 years, loving father, and grandfather. Sadly missed by Marilyn Baldwin

John Ingram 3/1/67-6/5/81 Happy Birthday Brothers! Terrence Ingram and John Ingram R.I.P. Mom, Dad, Brother, Sisters, Nieces, Nephew & T-Rowdy 3 Musteers Sincere, Tayvion, Nyasia

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TMS No. 130-04-06-009 Property Address: 4880 Solstice Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on October 14, 2016. Kristen E. Washburn, SC Bar No. 101415 Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 844-856-6646 Fax 803-454-3451 Attorneys for Plaintiff

SUMMONS IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2016-DR-43-01663 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Woodrow Ford and Rose Ford Plaintiffs, VS, Tameisha Lloyd and John Doe In the Interest of: Se'Veon Boone (a minor child under the age of seventeen) Defendants. TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer on the Plaintiffs or their attorney, Mr. J. David Weeks at his office, 35 South Sumter Street, Sumter, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days exclusive of the day of such service,

PUBLIC HEARING This is to inform the public of the opportunity to attend a public hearing on the proposed SFY 2017-2018 Section 5310, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disability Program Application being submitted to the South Carolina Department of Transportation no later than March 1, 2017.

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Those interested in attending a public hearing on the application should contact Dana Strock, Executive Director in writing on or before February 28, 2017 at 2:00pm.

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The contact address is Sumter Senior Services, Inc., Attn: Dana Strock, Post Office Box 832, Sumter, South Carolina 29151 or by email: dstrock@sumterseniorservices.org.

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The public hearing will be held on March 1, 2017 at 2:00pm, at Sumter Senior Services, Inc. located at 119 South Sumter Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150.

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