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Combating prison cellphones Ex-corrections officer testifies in front of FCC COLUMBIA (AP) — Federal officials took a step Thursday toward increasing safety in prisons by making it easier to find and seize cellphones obtained illegally by inmates, voting unanimously to approve rules to streamline the process for using technology AP FILE PHOTO to detect and block contraCapt. Robert Johnson is shown in September 2010 outside of the band phones in prisons and guard house at the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville. Johnjails across the U.S. son, an ex-South Carolina corrections officer who was nearly killed in The 3-0 vote by the Federal a hit orchestrated by an inmate using an illegal cellphone, testified Communications Commission Thursday before the Federal Communications Commission about pre- in Washington doesn’t make it legal to jam cellphone signals venting inmate access to cellphones.

in prison, which corrections directors across the country say is what they need to shut down inmate cellphone use, once and for all. But commissioners including Chairman Ajit Pai said the step was one that could hopefully begin to combat the phones that officials say are the No. 1 safety issue behind bars. The vote came after powerful testimony from Robert Johnson, a former South Carolina corrections officer who was nearly killed in a shooting that authorities said was the first in the country orchestrated by an inmate using an illegal cellphone inside prison. “I bled out three times,” Johnson recalled, telling com-

missioners how he was shot six times at his home early one morning in March 2010. “My doctor said I should be dead. ... Last Wednesday, I had surgery Number 24, but who’s counting?” At the time, Johnson was the lead officer tasked with keeping contraband items like tobacco, weapons and cellphones out of Lee Correctional Institution, a prison 50 miles east of Columbia that houses some of the state’s most dangerous criminals. The items are smuggled inside, tossed over fences or even delivered by drone. Since then, Johnson has become an advocate on the

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High flyer Lockheed Martin moving F-16 jet production to S.C. GREENVILLE (AP) — Lockheed Martin is moving production of F-16 fighter jets from Texas to South Carolina. News media outlets report the company is moving production of F-16s to Greenville to make room for expanded production of the newer F-35 jet fighters in Fort Worth, Texas. A company spokeswoman says the move will create about 250 jobs in Greenville. Defense One — www.defenseone.com — reports that the United States has not purchased F-16s since 1999, but Lockheed Martin has orders from several countries. F-16 fighter jets first entered service in 1979. Lockheed Martin Greenville spokeswoman Leslie Farmer says the last F-16 in Texas should be complete in September. Farmer says it will take about two years to begin production in Greenville. Lockheed Martin currently employs about 500 people in Greenville, providing maintenance, repairs and overhauls.

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An F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron flies over Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield.

Population estimates show Sumter mostly flat since 2010 BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com

COUNTY POPULATION ESTIMATES

The latest U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates show Sumter County basically remaining the same in total population since the last decennial Census in 2010. Sumter County’s official Census population estimate for 2016 is 107,396. The county’s population in the 2010 Census was 107,456, reflecting a cumulative decrease of less than one-tenth of 1 percent during the six-year period. The state, however, fueled by the major metropolitan areas of Greenville, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Columbia — and their respective suburban areas — has grown by 7.3 percent, or 335,755 residents, during the same time frame. The Census Bureau officially released year 2016 population estimates for every county in the U.S. on Thursday. The bureau releases county population estimates annually in March, based on individual county residential data to include “natural increase” totals — official births minus deaths data — and “net migration” totals — or the movement of residents into and out of counties — during the year. Net migration totals include an interna-

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2016 Estimate ...................................................2010 Census..............................................Percent change 2010-16 Sumter Co. 107,396 ............................................107,456.................................................................(-0.06 percent) Clarendon Co. 33,951 ..........................................34,971..................................................................(-2.92 percent) Lee Co. 17,635 ....................................................19,220...................................................................(-8.25 percent) STATE 4,961,119 ..............................................4,625,364.................................................................+7.26 percent Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program

tional component for immigrants and a domestic total for U.S. citizens moving into and out of U.S. counties for various reasons, such as retirement or employment. To provide the most accurate population data, the bureau’s estimate totals lag by one year. That’s why the 2016 population estimates were released Thursday. Looking inside the bureau’s numbers, Sumter County had a natural increase (births minus deaths) of +2,959 since the 2010 census. However, the net migration total for Sumter during the time frame was -3,103. International net migration was +1,054, but net domestic migration of U.S. residents into and out of the county was -4,157. Net domestic migration by primary age groups for the county couldn’t be

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furnished by the Census Bureau on Thursday; however, the bureau’s annual estimates data last decade for Sumter showed the county losing people primarily in the working-age population, 18 to 54 years old, according to research from Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments. The COG serves a four-county region to include Sumter and is focused on improving quality of life in the counties. The most reliable employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Sumter County gained 2,166 jobs from 2010 to 2016 within the county, according to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. QCEW data doesn’t include

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Decisive vote put off until Friday morning WASHINGTON (AP) — After seven years of fervent promises to repeal and replace “Obamacare,” President Trump and GOP congressional leaders buckled at a moment of truth Thursday, putting off a planned showdown vote in a stinging setback for the young administration. The White House insisted the House vote would still happen — Friday morning instead — but with opposition flowing from both strongly conservative and moderate-leaning GOP lawmakers, that was far from assured. The delay was announced after Trump,

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Man, woman charged for Jan. break-in FROM STAFF REPORTS On Monday, Sumter Police Department issued charges for a man and woman, captured on surveillance video breaking into a local pawn shop in January, after a two-month investigation. While investigating the breakin, officers conJONES nected 23-year-old Brandon W. Jones, of 3330 W. Cummings Road, Effingham, and 26-year-old Gayla E. Feagin, of 730 Rio Drive, DarlingFEAGIN ton, to the Jan. 20 break-in at Top Dollar Pawn Shop on McCrays Mill Road. A laptop and a long gun were reportedly stolen during the incident. Jones, who has been in custody at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center since February on unrelated charges, was charged on Monday with first degree burglary, criminal conspiracy and possession of tools used in a crime. Feagin, who is being held at Florence County Detention Center for unrelated charges in that county, will be served with warrants from Sumter Police Department for second degree burglary, criminal conspiracy and possession of tools used in a crime when she is transferred to Sumter Police Department.

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Charity motorcycle ride set for Saturday The fifth annual Meals on Wheels Charity Ride for Lee County Council on Aging will be held on Saturday at Country Boys Grocery on S.C. 441, Woodrow. Registration for the ride will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a $10 fee per unit and the ride will start at 11:15 a.m. The ride is held in order to raise money for Lee County Council on Aging so the agency can continue to provide services to local seniors. Clubs involved in the event are Love Doctors Motorcycle Club of Bishopville; Soul Ryderz of Bishopville; Dogg Pound Bike & Car Club; Blue Line Riderz Bike & Car Club; Strikers Motorcycle Club of Bishopville; Trendsetters Care & Bike Club; and Maxx Motorcycle Club of Lynchburg. For more information, contact Love Doctors Motorcycle Club President Atomic Dogg at (803) 856-1713.

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Ceremony honors 3 Sumter women At left, Edna Davis, seated, was introduced as a 2017 addition to the Sumter Volunteers Inc. Women’s Honor Roll of Sumter County. Dorothy Toney, standing, presented a brief overview of Davis’ life of service.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three women were honored Tuesday as Outstanding Women of Sumter County. Edna Louise Davis, Annette Hill Matthews and the late Myrtis Baker Logan were added to the Sumter Volunteers Inc. Women’s Honor Roll, bringing to 114 the total number of women so honored during the past 25 years. The Rev. Steve Shumake, chairman of the Sumter Volunteers Inc. board, presided, and Director Jo Anne Morris presented the honorees following greetings from Sumter Mayor Joseph T. McElveen LOGAN and Assistant County Administrator Lorraine Dennis, representing Sumter County Council. Friends of the honorees gave an overview of the community contributions of each as they were celebrated by the large crowd at the Swan Lake Visitors Center. Climbing Lady Banksia roses thrive at the Sumter County Civic Center as a living monument to the 114 members of the Women’s Honor Roll of Sumter County, and a plaque including their names hangs in the foyer of Patriot Hall. Sumter Volunteers Inc., founded by the Junior Welfare League of Sumter, marked its 41st anniversary on March 1, which began Women’s History Month, during which the organization traditionally celebrates the outstanding contributions of distinguished Sumter women.

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Laura Ayers, left, introduced Annette Matthews, right, to the large audience at the program celebrating the 2017 class of outstanding women of Sumter County on Tuesday at the Swan Lake Visitors Center. Matthews was honored for her outstanding contributions to the community.

YMCA offers free shoes to needful children BY KASEY MEREDITH intern@theitem.com The YMCA is hosting a Samaritan’s Feet event along with Coca Cola to provide a pair of shoes to impoverished children in the Sumter School District. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 8, at the YMCA, 510 Miller Road. The YMCA plans to distribute 500 pairs of shoes to elementary school children. Denise Lewis, director of social responsibility, said that while they are targeting children of Sumter County Title 1 schools, the event is firstcome first-serve. “We felt the need was with our elementary school children,” Lewis said. Lewis said the YMCA sent home fliers with the students of Willow

Drive, Wilder, Croswell, Lemira and Pocalla Springs elementary schools. So far, 247 have responded. “If they are a needy child with a needy parent or sibling, we aren’t going to turn them away,” Lewis said. Lewis said that about 40 percent of the YMCA’s elementary students come from Title 1 schools. Samaritan’s Feet has collected the sneakers, a common shoe for physical education classes and outdoor kid activities, to service Sumter’s children. Samaritan’s Feet will also be “humbly washing feet and sharing words of hope and encouragement when giving their shoes and socks,” Lewis said. Samaritan’s Feet is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide shoes for children worldwide in

hopes with providing them a foundation to a healthier life. The YMCA was inspired to partner with Samaritan’s Feet after its former CEO participated in a Samaritan’s Feet event in North Carolina about three years ago. Now that YMCA has launched its Togetherhood Councils nationwide, Sumter’s YMCA has decided to reach out even more. “We had to put our foot down and move forward with it,” Lewis said. After the distribution of shoes, the families are invited to enjoy Coca Cola products and participate in various activities,such as a bounce house. If you are interested in volunteering at this event, call Denise Lewis at (803) 773-1404 or email her at dlewis@ ymcasumter.org.

Manning receives some FEMA reimbursements BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During Manning City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Manning City Administrator Scott Tanner said the municipality has started to receive reimbursements from Federal Emergency Management Agency for repairs made after Hurricane Matthew. Tanner said the city received $3,000 for repairs made to washed out water lines and damage to local warehouses and $56,000 for repairs to the city’s water and sewer facility. He said the city is expected to receive another check for about $35,000 for overtime that emergency personnel worked after the hurricane. In related news, city

council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Manning and Clarendon County so that both entities can provide water to the other in case of emergencies. Tanner said the city and county have separate water systems after the county drilled a well last year. He said the city will provide water to the county, and vice versa, at $1.33 per 1,000 gallons. Later, Carrie Trebil, director of tourism and community development, said that there are plans to showcase downtown businesses and venues as a member of Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Main Street South Carolina program. She said the project will

highlight Manning as a target location for weddings and other events because of the many venues and shops. Trebil said the project will also include showcasing local restaurants to bring tourists into the city and away from the fast food restaurants outside of it. She said the city’s hospitality fund will be used to help pay for some aspects of the project. Also, Mayor Julia Nelson said the city is stepping up its efforts to enforce ordinances regarding property maintenance. She said there has been discussion about adjusting fines so that residents will pay more attention to the ordinances and realize the seriousness of them. Nelson said residents

should be aware that they are not allowed to blow yard debris into the streets because it can clog the rain gutters and cause flooding. In other news, council approved: • Second and final reading of a request to rezone property at 3 W. Winfield Drive from office commercial to general commercial so the applicant can find use for a rental property on the land; • Final reading of a request to rezone property at 625 Spencer St., where an old manufacturing plant exists, from light industrial to neighborhood commercial in order for the applicant to build a church on the land; and • A resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month.

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Sumter pianists win top honors at USC BY IVY MOORE Ivy@theitem.com Two Sumter pianists, students of Jane Luther Smith, recently scored top honors in the Senior Division of the South Carolina Piano Festival Association Auditions. Hannah Gathers and Sarah Jekel won the One Plus, or Superior Plus, rating on March 10 at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia. Joseph Di Piazza of University of North Carolina Greensboro School of Music judged the Senior Division. The audition required that students play three selections from memory selected from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods of piano literature. Gathers’ selections were C.P.E. Bach’s “Solfeggietto,” Robert Schumann’s “Knight Rupert,” Opus 68 No. 12 from “Album for the Young” and Aram Khachaturian’s “Ivan Sings” No. 1. Jekel chose Beethoven’s “Bagatelle No. 1,” Opus 119, Claude Debussy’s “Reverie” and Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude in G minor,” Opus 23, No. 5. As winners of the Senior Division, the two

From left, award-winning pianists Sarah Jekel and Hannah Gathers, with instructor Jane Luther Smith.

performed on March 18 in the S.C. Piano Festival Honors Recital in the USC School of Music Recital Hall. Jekel has received many awards and honors during her 8½ years studying with Smith, including her recent acceptance as a piano and harp student at North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, beginning in the fall. Previously, she auditioned and interviewed to attend South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville, where she completed summer study and performed in recital. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jekel and the granddaughter of Mrs. Alton Emerson Truesdale and the late Mr. Truesdale of Sumter, Jekel is 15. Gathers, 16, is the daughter of Rubin Gathers Sr. and the late Mrs. Gathers and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Bracey, all of Sumter. For more information, contact Jane Luther Smith Piano Studios, 1190 Suite 5, Old West Liberty St., Liberty Square, Sumter, or call (803) 469-9755 or (803) 775-2982.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Freddie H. Truesdale Jr., 26, of 517 Coachman Drive, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with larceny and simple possession of marijuana after he was identified as a suspect seen taking items, valued at $575, from a pickup truck parked at an apartment building on Coachman Drive about 12:30 a.m. that day. According to an incident report from Sumter Police Department, officers found a mason jar containing approximately 5 grams of marijuana in Truesdale’s back pants pocket while he was detained. STOLEN PROPERTY A Samsung TV valued at $800; a Microsoft Xbox console valued at $300; 15 Xbox games valued at $40 each; and an HTC Droid cellphone valued at $500 were reportedly stolen from a residence

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in the 3800 block of Spencer Road, Rembert, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday. A black 16-by-16-foot double axle trailer valued at $2,000 was reportedly stolen while it was parked in the 1100 block of Pocalla Road on Tuesday. A brown 12-gauge shotgun, unknown make and model, valued at $250; a .270-caliber Remington firearm valued at $400; a .30-caliber Browning firearm valued at $450; a .22-caliber long rifle, unknown make and model, valued at $250; a black-and-silver .22-caliber five-shot Magnum pistol valued at $200; a black gun safe, unknown make, valued at $50; and a black 50-inch Samsung TV valued at $500 were reportedly stolen from a residence in the 2400 block of Highview Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday. A gray lock box, unknown

make, valued at $50 and the deeds to property valued at $1,000 were reportedly stolen from a residence in the 5400 block of Camden Highway between 9 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday. A gray 2011 Nissan Altima four-door valued at $7,000 was reportedly stolen while it was parked at a residence in the 2800 block of Stamey Livestock Road between 9 p.m. on Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. A Topcon land surveying tool and tripod valued at $3,000 was reportedly stolen from a residence in the 2900 block of Wise Drive between 4 and 11: 45 a.m. on Wednesday.

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POPULATION FROM PAGE A1 military employment. In 2010, which was part of the very slow economic period called “The Great Recession” with double-digit unemployment rates, the county had an average annual employment base of 34,670 jobs. Through three quarters of 2016, QCEW data shows Sumter’s average employment base was 36,836 jobs. However, going back to the pre-recession years, BLS data shows Sumter with average annual employment of 37,924 jobs in 2006 and 37,862 in 2007. The 2006 job count for Sumter was 1,088 higher than the 2016 average. Nationally, the manufacturing sector was especially hit hard during the Great Recession years, and Sumter has traditionally had a strong manufacturing base and manufacturing-dependent economy. In annual 2015 BLS data, 17.5 percent of all jobs in the county were in manufacturing. The state average for the same year was 12.1 percent. The

U.S. average was less than 10 percent. In regards to the immediate region, 2016 estimates’ data show Clarendon County’s population at 33,951, representing a 2.9 percent decrease since 2010. Lee County’s population has dropped by 8.2 percent since the 2010 census, according to the estimates. Lee’s 2016 population estimate by the bureau was 17,635; the county’s census total was 19,220. Like Sumter, a negative net domestic migration total also has curtailed Clarendon and Lee counties’ population during the time frame. Interestingly, in the decade of the 2000s through 2009, Sumter had similar flat or slightly declining annual population estimates’ totals. However, the 2010 Census — which canvassed the entire county with individual and family-count surveys from the bureau — revealed the county grew by 2.7 percent during the decade from 104,646 in 2000 to 107,456 in 2010. Clarendon had

REPEAL FROM PAGE A1 who ran for president as a master dealmaker, failed to close the deal with a group of fellow Republicans in the first major legislative test of his presidency. Still, leaders of the conservative Freedom Caucus said they were continuing to work with the White House late Thursday on their demands to limit the requirements on insurance companies now in place under former President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. “I can tell you at this point we are trying to get another 30 to 40 votes that are now in the ‘no’ category to ‘yes.’ Once we do that I think we can move forward,” said Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows of North Carolina. The figures quoted by Meadows were startling since Republicans can lose only 22 votes in the face of united Democratic opposition. A tally by The Associated Press counts at least 31 solid “no” votes. As the evening wore on Thursday, Meadows and his group huddled in House Speaker Paul Ryan’s office with top administration officials, including chief strate-

PRISON FROM PAGE A1 issue, saying prisons need to be able to jam cell signals, but that would require congressional changes to a decades-old communications law. Previously, the FCC has said its hands are tied by a law that says the agency can grant permission to jam the public airwaves only to federal agencies, not state or local ones. South Carolina Corrections Director Bryan Stirling accompanied Johnson to Thursday’s hearing, telling The Associated Press this week the pair would meet with members of Congress on ways they can address the issue. The cellphone industry has been vocal in its opposition to the notion of jamming, arguing that legitimate cellphone users near prisons could be affected if jammers were in use. Officials with wireless trade group CTIA did not immediately respond to email message seeking reaction to Thursday’s ruling. Pai came to South Carolina last year to see the issue up close, touring the prison where Johnson worked and holding a field hearing at which the former office testified. On Thursday, Pai said the approval of reforms to streamline the process so prisons can more easily begin using technology to find contraband cellphones was his way of making good on a promise to Johnson to take the issue seriously and do what he could to find a solution. “For far too long, the FCC did not move forward,” Pai said. “I said then that it’s time for the FCC to take action. ... We are finally doing something.”

gist Steve Bannon and Chief of Staff Reince Priebus. Around the same time, moderate-leaning lawmakers were summoned to the White House to meet with Trump after growing numbers of them started bailing, with the demands from conservatives pushing them even further from being able to support the GOP bill. The legislation would eliminate some of the requirements, taxes and penalties from Obama’s health care law, but also would mean millions would lose their health insurance, older voters would pay higher premiums and Medicaid coverage would shrink for many low-income voters across the country. GOP leaders called an evening meeting of the full House Republican conference to figure out how to resuscitate the bill. At the White House, Trump insisted just before the delay was announced that “we have a great bill and I think we have a very good chance.” As word trickled out that the vote was delayed, one reporter asked the president for a reaction, and Trump just shrugged. White House press

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a similar scenario for estimates during the decade and showed a 2,469 population increase in the 2010 census from 2000. Lee County lost population in the 10-year period, decreasing from 20,119 residents in 2000 to 19,220 in 2010. Led by the major metropolitan areas, the state grew by 15.3 percent, or 613,352 residents, during the decade of the 2000s to 4,625,364 in the 2010 census. BLS’ employment data shows the vast majority of job growth in the state in the last two decades has occurred in the major metro areas and affiliated suburbs. Most demographers and analysts consider the bureau’s annual population estimates’ data to be a reliable trend indicator of where a county is heading in anticipation of the next decennial census. “We don’t look at the number as much as the trend and the volume of the trend,” said Mike Macfarlane, state demographer for the state Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office in Columbia. “The estimates for this year

secretary Sean Spicer had insisted earlier that Thursday’s vote would happen and the bill would be approved. There was “no plan B,” the White House said. The drama unfolded seven years to the day after Obama signed his landmark law, an anniversary GOP leaders meant to celebrate with a vote to undo the divisive legislation. “Obamacare” gave birth to the tea party movement and helped Republicans win and keep control of Congress and then take the White House. Instead, the anniversary turned into bitter irony for the GOP, as C-SPAN filled up the time as the House recessed and lawmakers negotiated by playing footage of Obama signing the Affordable Care Act. “In the final analysis, this bill falls short,” GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington state said in a statement Thursday as she became the latest rank-and-file Republican, normally loyal to leadership, to declare her opposition. “The difficulties this bill would create for millions of children were left unaddressed,” she said, citing the unraveling of Medicaid. The Republican legislation would halt Obama’s tax penal-

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are pretty much what we thought they would be for the counties.” Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon said he was disappointed in the estimate release totals. He noted Act 388 in the state General Assembly limits all counties’ taxing ability by the Consumer Price Index (inflation rate) and population growth. With population growth, it gives counties flexibility in their taxing liability. Without growth, flexibility is not allowed. Mixon also noted that grants are based on population. “A number of things weigh heavily on these population estimates,” Mixon said. “I am deeply disappointed and highly questionable about the validity of the report.” He noted new homes and subdivisions in the county and new industry, for example Continental Tire the Americas. He said he hopes the next census in 2020 will also show 2 or 3 percent growth for the county. The bureau will release municipal population estimates for incorporated cities and towns for 2016 in May.

ties against people who don’t buy coverage and cut the federal-state Medicaid program for low earners, which the Obama statute had expanded. It would provide tax credits to help people pay medical bills, though generally skimpier than Obama’s statute provides. It also would allow insurers to charge older Americans more and repeal tax boosts the law imposed on high-income people and health industry companies. The measure would also block federal payments to Planned Parenthood for a year, another stumbling block for GOP moderates. In a danger sign for Republicans, a Quinnipiac University poll found that people disapprove of the GOP legislation by 56 percent to 17 percent, with 26 percent undecided. Trump’s

handling of health care was viewed unfavorably by 6 in 10. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who as speaker was Obama’s crucial lieutenant in passing the Democratic bill in the first place, couldn’t resist a dig at the GOP disarray. “You may be a great negotiator,” she said of Trump. “Rookie’s error for bringing this up on a day when clearly you’re not ready.” Obama declared in a statement that “America is stronger” because of the current law and said Democrats must make sure “any changes will make our health care system better, not worse for hardworking Americans.” Trump tweeted to supporters, “Go with our plan! Call your Rep & let them know.”

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Worried about getting old? Poll sees optimism grow with age NEW YORK (AP) — Feel down about getting older? Wish your life was better? Worried about all the problems that come with age? A new survey suggests you need only wait: Many pessimistic feelings held by people earlier in life take an optimistic turn as they move toward old age. Even hallmark concerns of old age — about declining health, lack of independence and memory loss — lessen as Americans age. “The younger generation is less optimistic,” said Dr. Zia Agha, chief medical officer at West Health, a nonprofit focused on aging issues whose related research institute released the poll Wednesday with the independent research organization NORC at the University of Chicago. “Perhaps as they age they will build resilience and they build the capacity that will help them cope better.” Generally speaking, optimism about growing older increased steadily with age, the poll found. Among people in their 30s, 46 percent described themselves as mostly or somewhat optimistic about aging, compared with 66 percent of

people 70 and older. Likewise, respondents showed a decadeby-decade increase in feeling confident, not helpless, about aging, and in assessing their household finances positively. When asked to rate their quality of life, people noted an improvement as they moved from their 50s to their 60s and beyond. Among respondents 70 and older, two-thirds rated their life excellent or very good, compared to about half of 30-somethings. Among some metrics, pessimism appears to grow as people move out of their 30s into middle age before falling late in life. Those 70 and older were least likely to express worry about age bringing poor health, a move into a nursing home or memory loss. They also were least likely to fear old age could prompt them to be disrespected or become a burden on their families. People in their 60s and beyond had the lowest fear of losing their independence. Other research has pointed to greater satisfaction, happiness and optimism among older people. Agha said the latest survey

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Some of the youngest opioid victims are curious toddlers MILWAUKEE (AP) — Curious toddlers find the drugs in a mother’s purse or accidentally dropped on the floor. Sometimes a parent fails to secure the child-resistant cap on a bottle of painkillers. No matter how it happens, if a 35-pound toddler grabs just one opioid pill, chews it and releases the full concentration of a time-released adult drug into their small bodies, death can come swiftly. These are some of the youngest victims of the nation’s opioid epidemic — children under age 5 who die after swallowing opioids. The number of children’s deaths is still small relative to the overall toll from opioids, but toddler fatalities have climbed steadily in the past 10 years. In 2000, 14 children in the U.S. under age 5 died after ingesting opioids. By 2015, that number climbed to 51, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, alone, four children died last year of accidental overdoses. Another 2-year-old perished in January. Each family who loses a toddler to opioids confronts a

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Rapunzel’s story continues with ‘Tangled: The Series’ BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Fresh from the mega-blockbuster reboot of “Beauty and the Beast,” Disney repackages another property. “Tangled: The Series” (7:30 p.m., Disney, TVY7) follows Rapunzel as she prepares to assume her role as Princess of Corona and introduces the characters she meets along the way, including heartthrob Eugene, faithful horse Maximus and best girlfriend Cassandra. As in the 2010 animated film, Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi provide the voices of Rapunzel and Eugene. Listen for songs from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, who also contributed to the movie. “Tangled” offers viewers a certain trifecta: a prince charming, the ascent to royalty and an overriding obsession with hair. Never underestimate the power of hairdos to create and all but define television series. “Friends” became an instant hit because of its smart writing and engaging ensemble cast. But in the early going, fans seemed most obsessed about Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston) and her shifting hairstyles. More than 20 years later, checkout counter tabloids still can’t stop obsessing about Aniston, cruelly clucking with gossipy insinuation that a woman with such powerful hair has not produced an heir. A few years later, Felicity” debuted on the WB and starred Keri Russell. Created by J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves, this tale of a charming college student captivated viewers and received rapturous critical praise at a time when most WB shows

were dismissed. Much affection for “Felicity” seemed rooted in Russell’s ringlets. When her character lopped off her locks at the start of her sophomore year (also the show’s sophomore season), “Felicity” lost viewers and much of its allure. “Tangled” may have moved beyond the “let down your hair” stage of Rapunzel’s fairy tale, but even a cartoon coiffure can speak volumes about its character’s power and ability to attract viewers. • Also aimed at young female viewers, “An American Girl Story — Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance” (TV-Y) begins streaming on Amazon Prime. Bedecked with bicentennial year fashions, furniture and accessories, “Balance” concerns San Francisco-based best friends Ivy Ling (Nina Lu) and Julie Albright (Hannah Nordberg) as they share dreams of gymnastic greatness against the backdrop of Ivy’s tradition-bound family and the static from Julie’s parents’ divorce. “Balance” is the third “American Girl” special to stream on Amazon, joining “An American Girl Story — Melody 1963: Love Has to Win” and “An American Girl Story — Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas.” Characters are inspired by the historythemed doll collection. • Also streaming today is the third season of “Grace and Frankie,” the Netflix comedy series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

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ment on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Klaus can’t escape his demons on “The Originals” (8 p.m., CW, TV14) * Ken stumbles upon the truth on “Dr. Ken” (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Two hours of “Dateline” (9 p.m., NBC) * Mary has misgivings on “Reign” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * “20/20” (10 p.m., ABC).

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‘To Walk Invisible’ is a must-see for Bronte buffs BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “Masterpiece” (9 p.m. Sunday, PBS, TV-14, check local listings) returns to 19th-century English literature. The movie-length “To Walk Invisible” explores the lives of the Bronte sisters, their furtively written masterpieces, and their rather reluctant and belated rise to literary fame. Entirely too much of “Invisible” is devoted to their older brother, Branwell (Adam Nagaitis), and his slow descent into alcoholism. Charlotte (Finn Atkins), Emily (Chloe Pirrie) and Anne (Charlie Murphy) live in his shadow and clean up his messes and covet the attention and appreciation of their seemingly defeated father, Patrick (Jonathan Pryce). Charlotte’s countenance and demeanor is often as bleak as the scenery. But she is the one who encourages her sisters to get published, even if under a man’s name. Given the attitudes of the time (emphasized by the indifference of their father and brother), Charlotte thought it better that their work should stand apart from their female identities, and that as authors they had “the advantage of being able to walk invisible.” While there is a grim beauty to the landscape, settings and costumes, some may find “Invisible” simply too joyless. It’s a bit like an upside-down version of “Pride and Prejudice,” where the Bennett sisters are oppressed by their father and retreat entirely into themselves. The fact that this turning inward resulted in “Jane Eyre,” “Wuthering Heights” and some of the great poems of the 19th century is mentioned in a postscript, but not fully reflected in the story, which concludes with Branwell’s early but predictable demise and the sudden deaths of sisters Emily and Anne. Charlotte would go on to marriage and fame, but that does not fit into this sour narrative. “Invisible” is a must for Bronte buffs and “Masterpiece” completists, but even they may find some of the dialogue hard to understand. At first I thought this was a matter of local dialects falling deaf on American ears, but apparently many British viewers went on social media to complain about muffled audio. The film includes a peculiar,

unfortunate and blessedly short bookending gimmick, depicting the young Bronte children flush with imagination and playing some fantastic board game of their own devising. It comes off as a desperate effort to attract “Harry Potter” readers. Equally jarring, the film concludes with a contemporary trip to a Bronte museum, where we all end up in the gift shop. • The beautiful series “Planet Earth II” (9 p.m. Saturday, BBC America, TV-PG) concludes with a look at the world’s newest environment: cities. While most people think of cities as outside nature itself, sprawling urban centers have become places where some species have come to survive and thrive. This extraordinary series has turned its cinematic gaze on 117 locations in more than 40 countries. Tonight begins with a balletic battle between macaques on the rooftops of Jaipur, India. Rome may seem forbidding to wildlife, but warmer temperatures attract starlings by the millions. The birds swoop over the sky in gorgeous undulating flocks, making black cloudlike patterns in the sky. They also drop tons of guano on the streets, cars and Vespas of unappreciative Romans. “Earth” includes a look at how Peregrine falcons have come to dominate the skies of New York City, much to the chagrin of the local pigeons. Urban birds also take it on the chin from a peculiar natural mutation that has evolved in Albi, France. Giant catfish, inadvertently introduced to the rivers some 60 years ago, have long since wiped out the supply of local fish. So they have learned to attract pigeons that come to bathe along the riverside. While the birds have lived in Albi for more than a thousand

years, it has taken a very short time for their invasive neighbors to adapt, changing from bottom-feeders to bird-eaters. Fascinating stuff, beautifully presented. • On a very similar theme, the 2006 animated comedy “Over the Hedge” (8 p.m. Saturday, ABC, TV-PG) follows the antics of critters adapting to suburbia. Based on the syndicated comic strip, “Hedge” features the voices of Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Wanda Sykes and Nick Nolte.

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Men’s 2017 NCAA Basketball Tournament Regional Finals (6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., TBS). • Florida State and Oregon State meet in the 2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Regional Finals (6 p.m., ESPN). • The voices of Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig star in the 2013 cartoon sequel “Despicable Me 2” (8 p.m., NBC). • A shark attack survivor is hounded by her savior in the 2017 shocker “Stalker’s Prey” (8 p.m., Lifetime). • A pair of kiwis require romantic encouragement on “The Zoo” (10 p.m., Animal Planet).

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” (7 p.m., CBS): fake news; an ISIS strike on Garland, Texas; a chess boom in rural Mississippi. • The 2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Regional Finals (7:30 p.m., ESPN). • Police ignore Julien’s theory on “The Missing” (8 p.m., Starz, TV-MA). • Arms smuggling on “Madam Secretary” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • A bathtub crime scene on “Chicago Justice” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• Wells stitches the fabric of time on “Time After Time” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • A good walk spoiled on “The Walking Dead” (9 p.m., AMC, TV-MA). • Madeline has regrets on “Big Little Lies” (9 p.m., HBO, TVMA). • Dar’s strategy emerges on “Homeland” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA). • Silver hunts for Flint on “Black Sails” (9 p.m., Starz, TVMA). • Luis receives word of his son on “American Crime” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • MK uncovers secrets on “Into the Badlands” (10 p.m., AMC, TV-14). • The stars brace for a bomb on “Feud: Bette and Joan” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA). • Elijah preps for an audition on “Girls” (10 p.m., HBO, TVMA). • A deal blows up on Chuck on “Billions” (10 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA). • Pete meets Sarah Silverman on “Crashing” (10:30 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). • “Believer With Reza Aslan” (10 p.m., CNN) visits breakaway Scientologists.

CULT CHOICE Thugs (including a menacing Alan Arkin) in search of drugs terrorize a blind woman (Audrey Hepburn) in the 1967 thriller “Wait Until Dark” (5:45 p.m. Saturday, TCM).

SATURDAY SERIES A sicko uses a smartphone game to lure teens into his castle on “Ransom” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * Federal investigators look into a police shooting on “Shots Fired” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV14) * Cookie tangles with Lucious (again) on “Empire” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Two episodes of “48 Hours” (9 p.m.,

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New husband isn’t welcomed into the family DEAR ABBY — I lost my husband a few years ago and am now remarried. Some of my adult children, although they Dear Abby did not want ABIGAIL me to be VAN BUREN alone and they "say" they are happy for me, have been slow in welcoming my new husband. I in no way expect him to be a replacement for their father. I only wish they would welcome him into their lives as they would anyone else's spouse. They don't have to love him. I ask only that they respect him and acknowledge that he's part of my life now.

Wishing him a happy birthday and happy holidays directly would go a long way to making him feel accepted, as would more general communication. He has tried on numerous occasions to show an interest in their lives, but he receives little acknowledgment in return. His children have welcomed me into their lives. This has strained and changed my relationship with my children. I just want a family again. Is it asking too much of them to accept my husband as part of the family and to treat him that way? Missing my family in Florida DEAR MISSING — Have you told your children that the cool reception they have given your husband is harmful not only to him but also to you? If you

have and they are still unable to warm up to him, it's time to concentrate your efforts on building closer relationships with those relatives who are willing to be more welcoming. Remember, we can't change other people. We can, however, change ourselves, and by doing so, change the way we REACT to them. DEAR ABBY — I am a stepgrandfather. Must I go to a grandchild's church performances even though I'm an atheist? Command performance in Oregon DEAR COMMAND — If you want a close and loving relationship with your grandchild (notice I didn't say "step-"), you should absolutely be present to encourage and support that child!

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ACROSS 1 Device used with a planchette 6 Hail in old Rome 9 2000s Israeli prime minister Sharon 14 Rip out stitchwork in 15 “The Louisville __”: nickname for Ali 16 “Five Weeks in a Balloon” novelist 17 Last line of Dale Evans Rogers’ “Happy Trails” 20 Puget Sound swimmer 21 Bull pen locale 22 Sci. subject 23 Recipe directive 25 Cat of many colors 27 Got laughs, hopefully 31 Stately 32 Tomato type 33 Bird __ 36 Scottish countryside sight 37 Northern Kentucky county 39 Complain 40 Dancer Charisse 41 Stew veggies 42 Kid around with 43 Alternative for beef avoiders

3/24/17 46 Prepare for cooking, as sole 49 One getting under your skin 50 From the top 51 Time server, usually 54 Block in a barn 57 What’s left by an ace investigator ... and in each of the four longest puzzle answers 60 Mischievous 61 Gloucester’s cape 62 “The Heart of Georgia” 63 MS. enclosures 64 Strings for Israel Kamakawiwo’ole 65 Legislative assemblies DOWN 1 See 59-Down 2 Combined, in Cannes 3 Capital NW of New Delhi 4 Type of cat in “Cats” 5 “How cute!” 6 Marzipan staple 7 Competed 8 Parrier’s tool 9 Clark’s “Mogambo” co-star 10 Entertain lavishly 11 Tabriz native

12 “Giant Brain” unveiled in 1946 13 Slowly, to Salieri 18 Point Pelee’s lake 19 In the future 24 Jag model 26 Dossier shorthand 27 “Squawk Box” airer 28 2016 FedExCup winner McIlroy 29 Came up 30 “The Daily Show” host before Trevor 33 Chanel offering 34 Whack a mole? 35 Lyft competitor 37 Deprived (of) 38 Whiskey barrel wood 39 Highbrow

41 “The lowest form of humor— when you don’t think of it first”: Oscar Levant 42 Prom rental 43 Many an off-campus local 44 ‘60s Batgirl portrayer Craig 45 At an angle 46 Some North Sea fishermen 47 Name on a historic B-29 48 Squawks 52 Genesis brother 53 Blockhead 55 “Coming Home” singer Bridges 56 Krabappel of “The Simpsons” 58 Add-__ 59 Caller of 1-Down

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COMMENTARY

Neil Gorsuch steals the week W ASHINGTON — Watching the Senate confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, one might easily find oneself wishing he were president of the United States. Alas, he’s not. But Gorsuch’s selection to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia is the sanest act committed by a president whose first 60 days have left him with an approval rating under 40 percent and persistent questions about his stability. Donald Trump should be sending Kathleen champagne to Parker Gorsuch — for life — for projecting enough grace to benefit those who haven’t a knack for it. This, obviously, would include Trump, whose fitful twitter tantrums tend to overtake any noble aspirations he might pretend to. But then, I delude myself. The week has not been kind to Trump, though he alone has earned the text that will follow him into history books. Imagine knowing that future generations will read about the twitter-fevered illusionist who invented stories to distract the crowds, accusing his predecessor, Barack Obama, of wire taps in the 2016 presidential campaign. Imagine knowing what the world now knows — that Trump’s paranoid fantasy was just that. Testifying Monday before the House Intelligence committee, FBI Director James Comey said there is no evidence to support the president’s claims. He also said that the FBI is actively investigating whether the Trump campaign had any connection to Russian operatives responsible for the hacking of the Democratic National Committee’s computers, the contents of which were delivered to WikiLeaks. Comey’s remark that Vladimir Putin hated Hillary Clinton so much that he was trying to hurt her — and if it benefited Trump, fine — seemed to dispel suspicions that Trump himself had anything to do with Russia’s blatant interference with U.S. elections. But, who knows? Comey was careful to reveal as little as possible about the bureau’s findings. So that was Monday. Most of the focus Tuesday turned to Day 2 in Judge Gorsuch’s confirmation process. Amid much bluster and boxchecking by senators on both sides of the aisle, Gorsuch continued to remind everyone why his peers, especially other judges, consider him as qualified as anyone could possibly be. Calm and unflappable throughout, Gorsuch wore the face of someone accustomed to listening intently without betraying any predisposition or bias.

Democrats naturally had to set out their arguments for their base and spent most of their time questioning Gorsuch’s independence and fairness, repeatedly trying to get him to signal whether he would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. Gorsuch said nothing to appease or agitate, pointing instead to his record of participation in 2,700 lower-court rulings. He also made assurances that he takes precedent seriously, noting that Roe has been reaffirmed multiple times. Gorsuch’s stubborn (and ethical) refusal to offer opinions on precedent spoke directly to his independence. To express an opinion, he said, would damage his credibility and perception of fairness with future litigants. It didn’t seem that there was any question that would throw Gorsuch off, which is what usually happens when one is secure in the truth and confident of one’s convictions. But, importantly, all got to make their points, including the repellent Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., whose own record, frankly, should disqualify him as an arbiter of judicial integrity. Here is a man who committed one of the most craven betrayals of his generation — not sex with an intern, nor trafficking with prostitutes, but with stolen valor. How does a man who embellishes his military career — implying that he fought in Vietnam when, in fact, he received five deferments before serving stateside — consider himself worthy to prosecute the qualifications of one of the nation’s most brilliant jurists? When he did serve in the military, Blumenthal was able to secure a cushy position in the Marine Corps Reserves, (which is not to impugn his ability to meet the Corps’ rigid physical requirements), where he was given such jobs as refurbishing a children’s campground and running a Toys for Tots drive. Not that those aren’t important. Blumenthal did issue a public apology in 2010, saying he had meant that he had served during the war, which was and is nonsense. Blumenthal, nonetheless, has found the courage to hit the airwaves and bray his intention to become Gorsuch’s fiercest opponent, promising to filibuster and demanding a 60-vote majority, which he has declared the standard for Supreme Court nominations. It isn’t, according to Washington Post fact-checkers. Gorsuch’s hearing should reassure Americans that there are still grown-ups around who are willing to serve. It was also heartening to hear him say that “No man is above the law, no man.” Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2017, Washington Post Writers Group

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COMMENTARY

American democracy: Not so decadent after all

ASHINGTON — Under the dark gray cloud, amid the general gloom, allow me to offer a ray of sunshine. The last two months have brought a pleasant surprise: Turns out the much feared, much predicted withering of our democratic institutions has been grossly exaggerated. The system lives. Let me explain. Donald Trump’s triumph last year was based on a frontal attack on the Washington “establishment,” that allpowerful, all-seeing, supremely cynical, bipartisan “cartel” (as Ted Cruz would have it) that allegedly runs everything. Yet the establishment proved to be Potemkin empty. In 2016, it folded pitifully, surrendering with barely a fight to a lightweight outsider. At which point, fear of the vaunted behemoth turned to contempt for its now-exposed lassitude and decadence. Compounding the confusion were Trump’s intimations of authoritarianism. He declared “I alone can fix it” and “I am your voice,” the classic tropes of the demagogue. He unabashedly expressed admiration for strongmen (most notably, Vladimir Putin). Trump had just cut through the grandees like a hot knife through butter. Who would now prevent him from trampling, caudillo-like, over a Washington grown weak and decadent? A Washington, moreover, that had declined markedly in public esteem, as confidence in our traditional institutions — from the political parties to Congress — fell to new lows. The strongman cometh, it was feared. Who and what would stop him? Two months into the Trumpian era, we have our answer. Our checks and balances have turned out to be quite vibrant. Consider: 1. The courts. Trump rolls out not one but two immigration bans, and is stopped dead

in his tracks by the courts. However you feel about the merits of the policy itself (in Charles Krauthammer my view, execrable and useless but legal) or the merits of the constitutional reasoning of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (embarrassingly weak, transparently political), the fact remains: The president proposed and the courts disposed. Trump’s pushback? A plaintive tweet or two complaining about the judges — that his own Supreme Court nominee denounced (if obliquely) as “disheartening” and “demoralizing.” 2. The states. Federalism lives. The first immigration challenge to Trump was brought by the attorneys general of two states (Washington and Minnesota) picking up on a trend begun during the Barack Obama years when state attorneys general banded together to kill his immigration overreach and the more egregious trespasses of his Environmental Protection Agency. And beyond working through the courts, state governors — Republicans, no less — have been exerting pressure on members of Congress to oppose a Republican president’s signature health care reform. Institutional exigency still trumps party loyalty. 3. Congress. The Republican-controlled Congress (House and Senate) is putting up epic resistance to a Republican administration’s health care reform. True, that’s because of ideological and tactical disagreements rather than any particular desire to hem in Trump. But it does demonstrate that Congress is no rubber stamp. And its independence extends beyond the perennially divisive health care conundrums. Trump’s budget, for example, was in-

stantly declared dead on arrival in Congress, as it almost invariably is regardless of which party is in power. 4. The media. Trump is right. It is the opposition party. Indeed, furiously so, often indulging in appalling overkill. It’s sometimes embarrassing to read the front pages of the major newspapers, festooned as they are with anti-Trump editorializing masquerading as news. Nonetheless, if you take the view from 30,000 feet, better this than a press acquiescing on bended knee, where it spent most of the Obama years in a slavish Pravda-like thrall. Every democracy needs an opposition press. We damn well have one now. Taken together — and suspending judgment on which side is right on any particular issue — it is deeply encouraging that the sinews of institutional resistance to a potentially threatening executive remain quite resilient. Madison’s genius was to understand that the best bulwark against tyranny was not virtue — virtue helps, but should never be relied upon — but ambition counteracting ambition, faction counteracting faction. You see it even in the confirmation process for Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s supremely qualified and measured Supreme Court nominee. He’s a slam dunk, yet some factions have scraped together a campaign to block him. Their ads are plaintive and pathetic. Yet I find them warmly reassuring. What a country — where even the vacuous have a voice. The anti-Trump opposition flatters itself as “the resistance.” As if this is Vichy France. It’s not. It’s 21st-century America. And the good news is that the checks and balances are working just fine. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2017, The Washington Post Writers Group

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AROUND TOWN opment Corporation will hold a Did you know that March is recfundraising banquet at 5 p.m. ognized as Red Cross Month in Mentoring, tutoring seminar to be March 25, at on Saturday, celebration of the volunteers Manning Manning Junior High School, whoheld helpin those in need by 1101 WL Hamilton Road, Mangiving their time, money or ning. Sen. Kevin Johnson, Dblood? With the free Blood Manning, Dist. 36, will speak. Donor App and RapidPass, Tickets are $25 per person donors can schedule and and can be purchased by callmanage donation appointing (803) 452-5805. ments, access their donor card, earn rewards and more. The Pilot Club of Bishopville will Help save a life by becoming present Lee Haw Lee County has a blood donor during one of Talent at 7 p.m. on Saturday, the following blood donation March 25, at the Bishopville opportunities: Tuesday, Opera House. Tickets can be March 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cen- purchased at Bishopville tral Carolina Technical ColDrug, Little Florist and State lege, 506 N. Guignard Drive; Farm insurance and are $15 Wednesday, March 29, 10 for adults and $10 for under a.m.-3 p.m., USC Sumter, 200 age 17. Miller Road; and Thursday, March 30, 2-7 p.m., Grace Bap- The Sumter Branch NAACP’s annual Women in the NAACP Protist Church, 219 W. Calhoun gram will be held at 5 p.m. on St. Sunday, March 26, at St. Paul Jobs for America’s Graduates AME Church, 1495 St. Paul (JAG) H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Church Road. Minister Earline Pursue Excellence) will hold a Howell-Smith will speak. mentoring and tutoring seminar VFW Post 10813, Manning Avefor student in seventh nue, will hold a “Wine & Cheese” through 12th grade on Saturaffair from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at Manning day, March 26. Call (803) 773High School, 2155 Paxville 6700. Highway, Manning. RegistraThe Rembert Area Community tion will be held at 8:30 a.m. Coalition will host a Greater Opening session will be held at 9 a.m. with mentoring / tu- Sumter County Regional Health Fair from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thurstoring 9:30-11:45 a.m. Parents need to complete registration day, March 29, at Pinewood forms upon arrival or register Community Center, 130 Epperson Ave., Pinewood. Call online at https://goo.gl/ (803) 432-2001 or visit www. forms/geT61YsJuYDbgIpc2 . raccinc.org . Contact Mr. Cooper at (803) 435-4417 or ecooper@csd2. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Oforg . fice Boys and Girls Youth Inc. will hold its first fundraising banquet Hillcrest High School Class of at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 1975 will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, at Golden at the Imperial Restaurant, 451 Broad St. Rep. J. David Corral restaurant. All members of this class are asked to Weeks will speak. Tickets are available at the Sumter Counattend this important meetty Sheriff’s Office for a donaing. Call (803) 499-1302 or tion of $25 per person. VIP ta(803) 795-7747. bles (a table of eight) are also American Legion Auxiliary Unit available with a $250 dona202 Ballard-Palmer-Bates will tion. These donors will have meet 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, reserved tables and will be March 25, at 310 Palmetto St. Call Barbara at (803) 469-7133. recognized on the banquet program and at the 2017 New members and Palmetto Youth Conferences. Call (803) Girls State are welcome. 436-2026 or (803) 436-2364. The Paxville Community Devel-

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Express your EUGENIA LAST feelings and follow through with plans. Personal gains can be yours if you’re forthright about how you want your life to unfold. A partnership will bring you closer to achieving lifelong goals.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be helpful and compassionate. How you treat your peers will reinforce the types of relationships you develop with the people you deal with each day. Try to get along with others and you’ll avoid gossip and criticism. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Deal with authority figures if necessary. Show everyone what you have to offer and do whatever it takes to get ahead. Don’t fold under pressure or let anyone stand between you and success. Celebrate your victory with someone you love. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Improvements that will make your living space more efficient and comfortable are featured. Stick to a budget and be sure to ask for approval to avoid getting into a spat with someone you live with. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put more time, energy and effort into partnerships. Getting along with others will make it easier for you to get the help and backing you need to reach your goals. Travel, socializing and relationships should be your priorities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Partnerships can be dealt with if you’re willing to share and compromise. Make plans to do something nice for someone you love. Family get-togethers or doing something with children or elders will promote good relationships. Romance is encouraged. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep an open mind when dealing with emotional situations at home. A partnership will be difficult if you can’t come up with alternative plans that will suit everyone involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Share your feelings, emotions and plans and you’ll get the response you’re looking for. Much can be accomplished if you join forces with someone who shares your aspirations. Make love, romance and important relationships your priority. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotional tactics will be used against you. Getting involved in a situation for the wrong reasons will be regretful. Uncertainty should be a warning sign to reconsider plans. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Professional options will open up. Consider what you enjoy doing most and you’ll find a way to turn it into a moneymaking endeavor. Trust in your judgment and make a commitment to help make the world a better place.

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

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Partly sunny and warmer

Mostly cloudy

Partial sunshine

An afternoon t-storm in spots

A passing shower or two

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74°

51°

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83° / 58°

83° / 56°

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 55%

SSE 6-12 mph

S 4-8 mph

S 7-14 mph

S 8-16 mph

SW 6-12 mph

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TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 66/50 Spartanburg 65/50

Greenville 65/50

Columbia 75/51

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 74/51

Aiken 72/50

ON THE COAST

Charleston 72/54

Today: Partly sunny; warmer. High 66 to 73. Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 68 to 75.

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

62° 38° 69° 43° 85° in 1991 26° in 1960

LAKE LEVELS Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.92 74.69 74.66 98.14

24-hr chg +0.07 none -0.03 +0.06

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

0.00" 1.47" 2.92" 7.05" 10.47" 10.34"

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

NATIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL CITIES

Today City Hi/Lo/W Atlanta 71/56/pc Chicago 70/49/c Dallas 81/55/t Detroit 68/48/c Houston 81/64/t Los Angeles 70/54/pc New Orleans 79/68/sh New York 50/48/c Orlando 79/59/pc Philadelphia 55/48/pc Phoenix 79/57/s San Francisco 62/51/r Wash., DC 64/53/pc

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

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 73/59/pc 59/48/r 76/55/s 55/44/r 80/56/pc 67/51/pc 77/65/t 65/44/sh 82/58/pc 74/49/pc 80/55/s 63/50/pc 75/55/pc

Myrtle Beach 68/53

Manning 74/51

Today: Times of sun and clouds. Winds south 4-8 mph. Saturday: Partly sunny. Winds south 4-8 mph.

LOCAL ALMANAC

Florence 72/50

Bishopville 72/48

Today Hi/Lo/W 62/46/pc 73/52/pc 78/50/pc 73/55/pc 63/53/pc 72/54/pc 68/49/pc 67/53/pc 75/51/pc 72/49/pc 66/50/pc 71/50/pc 73/50/pc

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 6.79 -0.01 19 3.77 -0.04 14 5.35 -0.43 14 2.76 +0.78 80 75.89 -0.15 24 5.58 +0.23

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 63/52/pc 75/57/pc 80/56/pc 75/58/pc 67/55/pc 75/58/pc 72/55/pc 71/59/pc 77/58/pc 73/55/pc 70/51/pc 74/53/pc 76/54/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 72/50/pc Gainesville 77/53/pc Gastonia 68/51/pc Goldsboro 70/50/pc Goose Creek 71/53/pc Greensboro 68/50/pc Greenville 65/50/pc Hickory 67/48/pc Hilton Head 69/57/pc Jacksonville, FL 75/55/pc La Grange 76/57/pc Macon 76/53/pc Marietta 70/55/pc

Sunrise 7:20 a.m. Moonrise 5:08 a.m.

Sunset Moonset

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High 7:00 a.m. 7:12 p.m. 7:50 a.m. 8:02 p.m.

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 75/55/pc 82/55/pc 71/57/pc 76/52/pc 73/58/pc 71/55/pc 69/55/pc 68/54/pc 71/60/pc 76/57/pc 74/59/pc 81/59/pc 73/58/pc

Ht. 2.9 2.8 3.1 3.0

Low Ht. 1:10 a.m. 0.4 1:51 p.m. 0.2 2:05 a.m. 0.1 2:39 p.m. -0.1

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 64/49/pc Mt. Pleasant 70/56/pc Myrtle Beach 68/53/pc Orangeburg 73/52/pc Port Royal 69/56/pc Raleigh 69/51/pc Rock Hill 69/50/pc Rockingham 71/47/pc Savannah 75/57/pc Spartanburg 65/50/pc Summerville 71/53/pc Wilmington 69/49/pc Winston-Salem 67/50/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 66/55/pc 72/60/pc 69/58/pc 74/56/pc 70/59/pc 73/55/pc 71/57/pc 71/53/pc 76/59/pc 69/57/pc 73/57/pc 72/53/pc 70/56/pc

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A partnership opportunity should be looked at carefully. Consider the VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Gather motives behind the offer and your facts and question a proposal that sounds too good to be true. Try your reasons for entertaining the best to work alone to reach your set possibility. Take your time and base your decision on a series of goal. Impulsive or unpredictable people should be kept at a distance. conversations, not one thing alone.

SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK Camille, left, is a housebroken 3-year-old female American short Camille is great with other hair. Shechildren, is great with other cats, cats, dogs children and even dogs. Camille is Kameron is playful, friendly friendly and affectionate. She is sometimes laid-back but also enjoys being active and playful too. She would be great for any family. Kameron, right, is a housebroken 2-year-old hound / lab mix. He is an active, playful and friendly boy who is great with other dogs. He loves to run and play. Kameron loves attention and would make an excellent addition to a family with other dogs and children. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www. sumterscspca.com.

The SPCA relies heavily on community support and donations. Currently, the biggest needs are for dry puppy and kitten food, wet cat food, cat litter and cleaning supplies. The following are also appreciated: Newspapers, stuffed animals, heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger), dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, bleach, paper towels, sheets and comforters, baby blankets, canned dog and cat food, dry dog food, treats, leashes and collars, disinfectant spray, all-purpose cleaner, air freshener, no scratch scrubbers, two-sided sponges for dishes, litter freshener and, of course, monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP SOFTBALL

COMMENTARY

Prime position

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Laurence Manning Academy pitcher Liz Hussey won the last two games of last year’s SCISA 3A state championship series, and returns to the mound this year as the Lady Swampcats look to capture backto-back titles.

Lady ’Cats return plenty of experience as they look for title No. 8 BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Maria Rowland prefers to look ahead rather than behind. It’s one of the reasons why the Laurence Manning Academy head softball coach has seven state championships

to her name – including the most recent one in 2016. The Lady Swampcats were 18-10 a year ago, but came together and played their best down the stretch in capturing the SCISA 3A state title. LMA appears primed for a run at No. 8 this season as well after returning all

but four players from last year’s squad. The Lady ‘Cats are 9-3 entering today’s 5 p.m. contest at 2A Thomas Sumter Academy – the same team they defeated last year for the 3A crown. “Experience is always a wonderful

SEE PRIME, PAGE B3

PRO BASEBALL

U.S. routs Puerto Rico, wins WBC BY BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — The eagle has landed on top. The United States routed Puerto Rico 8-0 to win its first World Baseball Classic in four tries on Wednesday night behind six hitless innings from Marcus Stroman. The Americans planted their eagle statue mascot on the mound in celebration, a blue cap jauntily hanging from one of its large wings. “It’s a different feeling when the USA is on your chest,” first baseman Eric Hosmer said. “We wanted to get the U.S. back on top of the baseball world, and we did that.” For a sport known as America’s pastime, the U.S. had struggled since the WBC began in 2006. Twice, the Americans lost in the second round and they went out in the semifinals in 2009. This time was different. “These guys were here to do their best,” Team USA general manager Joe Torre said. “The thing I marveled at was how quickly they came together, and Jimmy (Leyland) deserves a lot of that credit. They’re just a great group who understood what this event is all about.” Accepting the gleaming silver trophy

Rediscovered formula can carry USC to Final Four

he display that the University of South Carolina men’s basketball team put on in its two games in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament in Greenville over the weekend is what the school’s supporters have been looking for in the three or four previous weeks. No, not the victories themselves, but what took place to lead the Gamecocks to a 93-73 win over Marquette in the first round and the 88-81 win over second-seeded Duke in the Dennis second round. Brunson There was energy, intensity, desire, excitement – any kind of attribute that can be used to describe the fact that USC was ready to play. None of those could be used in discussing Carolina’s performance coming down the home stretch of the regular season and its 1-and-done performance in the Southeastern Conference tournament. South Carolina returned to the level of play it had shown from the beginning of the year through two-thirds of the season. Head coach Frank Martin has to wonder what finally clicked with his team to return to that level of play. There’s no doubt he had been searching for it since the Gamecocks had hit their downward spiral. What was found, more than anything, was a renewed effort defensively. After falling behind by 10 points to Marquette midway through the first half, USC became locked in on defense. That led to them cutting the deficit to one by halftime and the overwhelming second half. It carried over to the victory over Duke. Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski said

SEE FORMULA, PAGE B4

USC MEN’S BASKETBALL

Sweet 16 run not possible without seniors’ endurance BY DAVID CLONINGER The State

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The U.S. team celebrates following an 8-0 win over Puerto Rico in the final of the World Baseball Classic in Los Angeles on Wednesday. from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, manager Leyland told the crowd, “This is for the men and women who serve our country.” After the final out, the Americans massed on the mound, hugging and high-fiving while fireworks exploded in center field. Some of them grabbed a

U.S. flag and circled the warning track, waving it in celebration with fans in the stands. “There was only one thing on our mind, was to win this thing and to do whatever we can to win,” left fielder

SEE CLASSIC, PAGE B3

NEW YORK — They knew the deal when they signed. Wins wouldn’t come for a while, maybe a long while. South Carolina’s senior class of Sindarius Thornwell, Duane Notice and Justin McKie slogged through a 14-20 season in 2013-14, believing in what they would ultimately do but not happy with the losing. It’s not like they were getting blown out, either – eight losses came by eight points or less. Sophomore year was one for improvement, and the Gamecocks did, notching a winning season for the first time in six years but still unable to really make a move. Their win total increased by three, their losses decreased by four but the games that could have been theirs were still just couldhave-been – that year it was nine losses by eight or less, seven by four or less.

SEE USC, PAGE B4

SPORTS

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

SCOREBOARD TV SPORTS TODAY 6 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Minnesota vs. Philadelphia from Clearwater, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 9 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: New York Mets vs. Washington (MLB NETWORK). 10:30 a.m. — PGA Golf: Puerto Rico Open Second Round from Rio Grande, Puerto Rico (GOLF). 11 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Men’s and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (TENNIS). 12:45 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA 2018 World Cup Qualifying Match — Finland vs. Turkey (FOX SPORTS 2). 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Atlanta vs. Detroit from Lakeland, Fla. (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Boston vs. Toronto (MLB NETWORK). 1 p.m. — College Baseball: Clemson at Boston College (WPUB-FM 102.7). 1:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series Practice from Fontana, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1). 2 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Yale at Princeton (ESPNU). 2 p.m. — PGA Golf: World Golf Championships-Dell Match Play RoundRobin Matches from Austin, Texas (GOLF). 3 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal Match from Fargo, N.D. — North Dakota vs. Boston University (ESPN2). 3 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal Match from Providence, R.I. — Harvard vs. Providence (ESPNU). 3:30 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA 2018 World Cup Qualifying Match — Italy vs. Albania (FOX SPORTS 2). 4 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: San Francisco vs. Colorado (MLB NETWORK). 5 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Practice from Fontana, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1). 6 p.m. — College Baseball: East Tennessee State at Memphis (SPECTRUM 1250). 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXYFM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal Match from Fargo, N.D. — Ohio State vs. Minnesota (Duluth) (ESPNU). 7 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: NCAA Division II Tournament Championship Game from Columbus, Ohio (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Cleveland at Charlotte (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 7 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Baltimore vs. Minnesota from Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. — College Baseball: Louisiana State at Florida (SEC NETWORK). 7 p.m. — High School Baseball: Hartsville at Lugoff-Elgin (WPUB-FM 102.7). 7:30 p.m. — College Basketball: NCAA Tournament East Regional Semifinal Game from New York — South Carolina vs. Baylor (TBS, WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKT-FM 107.5, WDXY-AM 1240). 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Atlanta at Milwaukee (NBA TV). 8:30 p.m. — International Soccer: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Match from Mexico City — Costa Rica vs. Mexico (FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). 8:30 p.m. — LPGA Golf: Kia Classic Second Round from Carlsbad, Calif. (GOLF). 8:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9 p.m. — Men’s College Volleyball: Long Beach State at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 10:30 p.m. — International Soccer: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Match from San Jose, Calif. — United States vs. Honduras (FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). 10:55 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Adrien Broner vs. Adrian Granados in a Super Lightweight Bout from Cincinnati (SHOWTIME). 11 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle (MLB NETWORK). 2 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Philadelphia vs. New York Yankees from Tampa, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 2 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Australian Grand Prix Pole Qualifying from Melbourne, Australia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK, UNIVISION). SATURDAY 6 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh from Bradenton, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 8 a.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal Match from Providence, R.I. — Western Michigan vs. Air Force (ESPNU). 9 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland (MLB NETWORK). 10 a.m. — PGA Golf: World Golf Championships-Dell Match Play Roundof-16 Matches from Austin, Texas (GOLF). 10:30 a.m. — Horse Racing: Dubai World Cup (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 11 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s Third-Round and Men’s SecondRound Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (TENNIS). 11:30 a.m. — College Lacrosse: Lehigh at Navy (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 11:30 a.m. — College Lacrosse: Maryland at North Carolina (ESPNU). 11:30 a.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series Practice from Fontana, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1). Noon — College Baseball: Mississippi at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). 12:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series California 300 Pole Qualifying from Fontana, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1). 12:45 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA 2018 World Cup Qualifying Match — Sweden vs. Belarus (FOX SPORTS 2). 1 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal Match from Cincinnati — Michigan Tech vs. Denver (ESPNEWS). 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: New York Mets vs. Atlanta from Kissimmee, Fla. (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 1 p.m. — College Baseball: Louisville at North Carolina State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Detroit vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 1 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Loyola (Md.) at Bucknell (SPECTRUM 1250). 1:30 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Duke at Syracuse (ESPNU). 1:30 p.m. — High School Baseball: Camden at Lugoff-Elgin (WPUB-FM 102.7). 2 p.m. — PGA Golf: World Golf Championships-Dell Match Play Quarterfinal Matches from Austin, Texas (WIS 10). 2 p.m. — PGA Golf: Puerto Rico Open Third Round from Rio Grande, Puerto Rico (GOLF). 2:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series Practice from Fontana, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. — College Football: Brigham Young Spring Football Game from Provo, Utah (BYUTV). 3 p.m. — College Basketball: NCAA Division II Championship Game from Frisco, Texas — Augustana (S.D.) vs. Lincoln Memorial (WLTX 19). 3 p.m. — College Baseball: Louisiana State at Florida (ESPN2). 3 p.m. — College Baseball: Arkansas at Missouri (SEC NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal Match from Manchester, N.H. — Notre Dame vs. Minnesota (ESPNU). 3:30 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA 2018 World Cup Qualifying Match — Hungary vs. Portugal (FOX SPORTS 2). 4 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: NCAA Tournament Stockton Regional Semifinal Game from Stockton, Calif. — South Carolina vs. Quinnipiac (ESPN, WNKT-FM 107.5). 4 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series California 300 from Fontana, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 4 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Texas vs. Seattle from Peoria, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 5 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s Third-Round and Men’s SecondRound Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (TENNIS). 5:30 p.m. — LPGA Golf: Kia Classic Third Round from Carlsbad, Calif. (GOLF). 6 p.m. — College Basketball: NCAA Tournament Regional Final Game (WLTX 19). 6 p.m. — College Softball: Auburn at Florida

San Diego Atlanta (ESPN2). 6 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Final Match from Fargo, N.D. (ESPNU). 6 p.m. — College Softball: Mississippi at Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). 6 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Jorge Linares vs. Anthony Crolla for the World Lightweight Title from Manchester, England (SHOWTIME). 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Carolina at New Jersey (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: San Diego vs. San Francisco from Scottsdale, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Washington at Cleveland (NBA TV). 8 p.m. — College Baseball: Oklahoma State at Texas Christian (ESPN2). 8 p.m. — College Baseball: Texas A&M at Vanderbilt (SEC NETWORK). 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: NCAA Tournament Regional Final Game (WLTX 19). 8:30 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Final Match from Providence, R.I. (ESPNU). 10 p.m. — Men’s College Volleyball: Long Beach State at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 12:30 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Australian Grand Prix from Melbourne, Australia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK, UNIVISION). 2 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Milwaukee vs. Kansas City (MLB NETWORK).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity Baseball

Sumter at South Florence, 6:30 p.m. Lakewood at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. Manning at Hanahan, 6 p.m. Green Sea-Floyds at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Florence Christian, 4 p.m. Palmetto Christian at Robert E. Lee, 5 p.m. Sumter Christian at Maranatha Christian, 4 p.m. Varsity and JV Baseball

Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Clarendon Hall at St. John’s Christian, 4 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer

Darlington at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. Trinity-Byrnes at Thomas Sumter, 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Boys Soccer

South Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer

Crestwood at Gray Collegiate, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Darlington, 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Girls Soccer

Sumter at South Florence, 6 p.m. Varsity Softball

Sumter at South Florence, 6:30 p.m. Dreher at Lee Central (DH), 5:30 p.m. Green Sea-Floyds at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. Laurence Manning at Thomas Sumter, 5 p.m. Sumter Christian at Maranatha Christian, 4 p.m. Varsity and JV Softball

Hartsville at Crestwood, 5:30 p.m. Lakewood at Lugoff-Elgin, 5:30 p.m. Manning at Hanahan, 5 p.m. Clarendon Hall at St. John’s Christian, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Softball

Sumter at South Florence, 6:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis

Sumter at Ashley Ridge, 4 p.m.

SATURDAY Varsity Baseball

East Clarendon at Johnsonville, noon Junior Varsity Baseball

Sumter at West Florence (DH), noon Varsity Boys Soccer

St. John Paul at Wilson Hall, 11 a.m. Varsity Softball

Manning at Calhoun County (DH), noon Varsity Track and Field

Sumter, East Clarendon, Scott’s Branch in Coaches Classic (in Irmo), 9 a.m.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL By The Associated Press WOMEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL

Semifinals Saturday At Bridgeport, Conn. Maryland (32-2) vs. Oregon (22-13), 11:30 a.m. UConn (34-0) vs. UCLA (25-8), 2 p.m. Regional Championship Monday Semifinal winners

OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL

Semifinals Today At Oklahoma City Mississippi State (31-4) vs. Washington (29-5), 7 p.m. Baylor (32-3) vs. Louisville (29-7), 9:30 p.m. Regional Championship Sunday Semifinal winners

LEXINGTON REGIONAL

Semifinals Today At Lexington, Ky. Notre Dame (32-3) vs. Ohio State (286), 7 p.m. Texas (25-8) vs. Stanford (30-5), 9:30 p.m. Regional Championship Sunday Semifinal winners

STOCKTON REGIONAL

Semifinals Saturday At Stockton, Calif. South Carolina (29-4) vs. Quinnipiac (29-6), 4 p.m. Florida State (27-6) vs. Oregon State (31-4), 6:30 p.m. Regional Championship Monday Semifinal winners

FINAL FOUR

At Dallas National Semifinals March 31 Bridgeport winner vs. Oklahoma City winner Lexington winner vs. Stockton winner National Championship April 2 Semifinal winners

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16 18

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THURSDAY’S GAMES

St. Louis 5, Miami 3 Minnesota 4, Philadelphia 2 Washington 1, N.Y. Mets 0 N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 5 Boston 10, Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cleveland 8, Colorado 3 Milwaukee vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Detroit vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 7:05 p.m. Seattle vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:05 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Atlanta vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Washington (ss) at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Boston vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Houston vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Arizona vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Seattle (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. San Francisco vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Baltimore vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Washington (ss) vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Seattle (ss) vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 8:10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Boston (ss) vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Boston (ss) at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Toronto (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Canada Jr. vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Arizona vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs at Las Vegas, NV, 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Oakland (ss) vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Texas vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Minnesota vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m. San Diego vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 6:05 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W x-Boston 46 Toronto 42 New York 27 Philadelphia 26 Brooklyn 14 Southeast Division W Washington 43 Atlanta 37 Miami 35 Charlotte 32 Orlando 26 Central Division W x-Cleveland 46 Milwaukee 36 Indiana 36 Chicago 34 Detroit 34

L 26 29 44 45 56

Pct .639 .592 .380 .366 .200

GB — 3½ 18½ 19½ 31

L 28 34 36 39 46

Pct .606 .521 .493 .451 .361

GB — 6 8 11 17½

L 24 35 35 38 38

Pct .657 .507 .507 .472 .472

GB — 10½ 10½ 13 13

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L x-San Antonio 54 16 x-Houston 49 22 Memphis 40 31 Dallas 30 40 New Orleans 30 41 Northwest Division W L Utah 44 28 Oklahoma City 41 30 Denver 34 37 Portland 32 38 Minnesota 28 42 Pacific Division W L z-Golden State 57 14 L.A. Clippers 43 29 Sacramento 27 44 Phoenix 22 49 L.A. Lakers 20 51 x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched division

Pct .771 .690 .563 .429 .423

GB — 5½ 14½ 24 24½

Pct .611 .577 .479 .457 .400

GB — 2½ 9½ 11 15

Pct .803 .597 .380 .310 .282

GB — 14½ 30 35 37

Wednesday’s Games

Charlotte 109, Orlando 102 Boston 109, Indiana 100 Chicago 117, Detroit 95 Oklahoma City 122, Philadelphia 97

Washington 104, Atlanta 100 Denver 126, Cleveland 113 Milwaukee 116, Sacramento 98 Utah 108, New York 101 Thursday’s Games

Phoenix at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Miami, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. New York at Portland, 10 p.m. Today’s Games

Brooklyn at Washington, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Denver at Indiana, 7 p.m. Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Houston, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games

MLB SPRING TRAINING AMERICAN LEAGUE New York Minnesota Seattle Oakland Los Angeles Baltimore Kansas City Boston Chicago Cleveland Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Texas Toronto

W 19 14 15 13 14 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 11 11 8

L 7 10 11 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 12 12 14 14 14

NATIONAL LEAGUE

W St. Louis 16 Pittsburgh 16 Arizona 13 Milwaukee 14 Colorado 13 Cincinnati 13 Los Angeles 13 Washington 11 San Francisco 12 New York 12 Chicago 9 Philadelphia 10 Miami 8

L 7 8 10 11 12 13 13 11 14 15 12 14 14

Pct. 0.731 0.583 0.577 0.565 0.560 0.542 0.520 0.520 0.480 0.480 0.478 0.478 0.440 0.440 0.364

Utah at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Washington at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. New York at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Toronto at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Portland, 10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Brooklyn at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Phoenix at Charlotte, 1 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Houston, 3:30 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Miami at Boston, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Indiana, 6 p.m. Memphis at Golden State, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, 8 p.m. Portland at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL

Pct. 0.696 0.667 0.565 0.560 0.520 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.462 0.444 0.429 0.417 0.364

AMERICAN LEAGUE LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Reassigned LHP Cody Ege and RHP Justin Miller to their minor league camp. SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned INF Daniel Vogelbach to Tacoma (PCL). NATIONAL LEAGUE CHICAGO CUBS — Released RHP Jim Henderson. Optioned RHPs Jake Buchanan and Alec Mills, and INF Jeimer Candelario to Iowa (PCL). Assigned RHPs Williams Perez and Dylan Floro and LHP David Rollins to their minor league camp.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (90), a former Sumter High and P-15’s standout, pitches in the first inning of a spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida on Thursday.

Montgomery K’s 8 in Yankees start PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Former Sumter High, Sumter P-15’s and University of South Carolina standout Jordan Montgomery fanned eight batters in a Thursday Spring Training outing for the New York Yankees against Tampa Bay. Montgomery tossed 4⅓ innings and allowed three hits and two earned runs with the eight strikeouts and no walks. The Yankees tied the Rays 5-5. GEORGETOWN FIRES JOHN THOMPSON III AFTER ANOTHER LOSING YEAR WASHINGTON — John Thompson III was fired as Georgetown’s basketball coach on Thursday after two consecutive losing seasons at the school his father led to a national championship. School president John DeGioia told Thompson on Thursday he would not be brought back next year at a basketball program strongly associated with his last name. “Our tradition of excellence as a university will forever be inextricably linked with John and his family,” DeGioia said in a statement announcing the move. “We are committed to taking the necessary steps to strengthen our program and maintaining the highest levels of academic integrity and national competitiveness.” MULLINAX TAKES LEAD AT PUERTO RICO OPEN

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Five days after getting married, Trey Mullinax ran off nine birdies and saved par with a 15-foot putt on his last hole for a 9-under 63 to lead the Puerto Rico Open. Mullinax had a one-shot lead over D.A. Points among the early starters at Coco Beach Golf and Country Club. The Puerto Rico Open is held the same week as a World Golf Championship, meaning the winner does not automatically earn a spot in the Masters. Wesley Bryan could move into the top 50 in the world and qualify for the Masters. He played in the afternoon.

Mullinax got married Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama, to Abi Essman, whom he has dated since high school. The PGA Tour rookie out of Alabama played bogey-free in an occasional rain. BIG WIND AND WILD OUTCOMES AT MATCH PLAY

AUSTIN, Texas — Soren Kjeldsen and Alex Noren won their groups in the Dell Technologies Match Play, one round before group play is even finished. Rory McIlroy took the day off, and he’s already guaranteed the weekend off. Thursday was as wild as it gets in this tournament, even without wind ripping so hard through the edge of Hill Country that Phil Mickelson chipped into the water. Holes were won with bogeys. Andy Sullivan had a putt roll up to a foot, only for the wind to blow it back nearly 7 feet. His opponent, Brandt Snedeker, conceded the putt out of respect to the rough conditions. Gary Woodland withdrew because of a personal matter, allowing Kjeldsen to advance. Noren got through because Francesco Molinari withdrew with a wrist injury. LMA BASEBALL CAMP SET FOR SATURDAY

Laurence Manning Academy’s baseball program will hold a 1-day camp on Saturday. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school. It is open to boys in grades 1-6 at a cost of $10 per camper. The LMA coaching staff and varsity players will conduct the camp. All proceeds will go to the LMA baseball program. For more information, call head coach Barry Hatfield at (803) 236-4768. P-15’S SEASON TICKETS ON SALE

Season tickets for the upcoming Sumter Post 15 American Legion baseball season are now on sale. Tickets are $30 apiece. They can be purchased at Danny’s Trophy Shop at 713 Bultman Drive. From staff, wire reports

NCAA MEN’S TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL

MIDWEST REGIONAL

At Madison Square Garden New York Semifinals Today Wisconsin (27-9) vs. Florida (268) South Carolina (24-10) vs. Baylor (27-7) Regional Championship Sunday Semifinal winners

At The Sprint Center Kansas City, Mo. Regional Semifinals Thursday Purdue (27-7) vs. Kansas (30-4) Oregon 69, Michigan 68 Regional Championship Saturday Semifinal winners

SOUTH REGIONAL

At SAP Center San Jose, Calif. Regional Semifinals Thursday Gonzaga 61, West Virginia 58 Xavier (23-13) vs. Arizona (32-4) Regional Championship Saturday Semifinal winners

At FedEx Forum Memphis, Tenn. Regional Semifinals Today Butler (25-8) vs. North Carolina (29-7) Kentucky (31-5) vs. UCLA (31-4) Regional Championship Sunday Semifinal winners

FINAL FOUR

WEST REGIONAL

At University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale, Ariz. National Semifinals Saturday, April 1 East champion vs. West champion South champion vs. Midwest champion National Championship Monday, April 3 Semifinal winners

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AREA ROUNDUP

Ives, deHoll lead Wilson Hall past Robert E. Lee 6-2

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Laurence Manning Academy third baseman Ashton Rogers is one of a number of returning experienced players for the Lady ‘Cats who look to earn the program’s eighth state title after winning it all last year.

PRIME FROM PAGE B1 thing,” Rowland said. “But a lot of preparation has to go into every day of practice – mental and physical. We’re nowhere near where we need to be, but each and every day we’re working toward that goal. “We can’t settle and we can’t still think today about how last year was amazing. We have to set new goals and new expectations and look to the future, not the past.” Laurence Manning will be without some of its key players from last year as Courtney Beatson, Madison Cantley and Shelby Harrington all graduated. Tolley Horton also chose not play this year, giving the Lady Cats’ four roles to fill. “Courtney was with me since the eighth grade, and a lot of years, she was our only pitcher,” Rowland said. “She was able to share time last year, but that’s obviously a huge loss. Madison was also another young lady who was with me for a while and was a strong first baseman and hitter. “Shelby was kind of our Elmer’s Glue or Gorilla Glue or whatever you want to call it. Both her and Tolley were those girls who were inspirations whether they were playing or on the bench.” The flu bug has also been going around, and LMA currently has five players who are out. Getting healthy will be a big key, Rowland said. Once the full roster is ready to go, howev-

CLASSIC FROM PAGE B1 Christian Yelich said. “That helped us come together.” The U.S. pounded out 13 hits and finished with a 6-2 record while making the final for the first time in front of 51,565 at Dodger Stadium. Puerto Rico’s fans saluted their team with a standing ovation and the players responded by clapping. “The satisfaction is huge,” manager Edwin Rodriguez said. “It has filled our hearts.” Puerto Rico lost for the first time in eight games after outscoring the opposition 55-26. The U.S. territory finished runner-up for the second time, having lost to the Dominican Republic in the 2013 final. “They’re loaded with AllStar players. They outpitched us. They outscored us. They outhit us,” Rodriguez said. “We came here to win the championship, but with a record of 7-1, we feel satisfied, pleased with what we were able to achieve.” Tournament MVP Stroman avenged his shakiness in the Americans’ 6-5 loss to Puerto Rico during pool play. The right-hander from the Toronto Blue Jays gave up one hit in six-plus innings, struck out three and walked one on 73 pitches. “I love pitching in these moments,” he said. “I love the atmosphere. I feel like the bigger the game, the more I’m able to get up, the more effective I am.” Stroman allowed just three balls past the infield until Angel Pagan’s double in the left-field corner leading off the seventh, when he departed to a standing ovation, having staked the Americans to a 7-0 lead with the help of Ian Kinsler’s two-run homer. In 2013, Stroman tweeted that he was going to play for Puerto Rico, where his mother was born. Instead, he wore the red, white and blue of the U.S. “It was an unbelievable experience,” he said, “and I’ll be back in four years to defend the title.”

er, there will be plenty of experience on the mound and in the lineup. Liz Hussey, who won the last two games of the state championship series a year ago, returns along with fellow hurler Lundee Olsen. Hussey was dealing with an injury as the start of the season and is currently one of the players with the flu– giving Olsen ample opportunities on the mound as of late. “Liz really came on strong last year and has pitched well when she’s been able to,” Rowland said. “Lundee has really started strong and stepped up. Both of them are perfectionists and are still tweaking things and working to get better every time out.” The lineup has had to be shifted somewhat as well, but when fully healthy LMA returns Abbie Beard at second, Baylee Elms at catcher, Brooke Ward at short and Ashton Rogers at third. Elms is batting leadoff with Ward taking over as the middle-of-the lineup bat. Hannah Truett and Maggie Josey have split time at first. Trinity Harrington returns in the outfield, but has also played at short and currently at second base due to the flu bug. Cora Lee Downer also returns in the outfield with Olivia Coker, Sara Knight Nalley and Taylor Lea sharing time in the outfield as well along with Kayla Acord. “It’s a new year and a new group of girls,” Rowland said. “It takes a lot of work – you’ve got to get everyone on the same page and everyone wanting and working toward the same thing.”

For the tournament, Stroman allowed 12 hits and four runs in 15⅓ innings, with a 2.35 ERA, nine strikeouts and two walks. “Marcus set the tone right off the bat and just was dealing,” Yelich said, “and we kind of fed off that and we were just rolling ever since.” Stroman walked Carlos Beltran leading off the second, but the defense helped him out. Yadier Molina hit the ball to shortstop Brandon Crawford, who started a double play before Stroman struck out Javier Baez to end the inning. Kinsler homered off an 0-1 pitch from Seth Lugo into leftcenter field in the third, scoring Jonathan Lucroy, who singled leading off. Lugo of the New York Mets allowed four runs and five

hits, struck out seven and walked four in four innings. The right-hander won his first two starts of the tournament, including in the second round against Stroman and the U.S. Stroman gave up six consecutive singles in a four-run first inning and took the loss against Puerto Rico last Friday in San Diego. The Americans made it 4-0 in the fifth on RBI singles by Yelich and Andrew McCutchen. Fans wore flags of both countries as capes and decorated their faces in team colors. Puerto Rico boosters pounded cowbells, tooted horns and blew whistles early on before their team fell behind 4-0. Fans were on their feet chanting “U-S-A” when the Americans loaded the bases in

Drake Ives struck out seven and Daniele deHoll finished with three hits including a triple as Wilson Hall’s varsity softball team defeated Robert E. Lee Academy 6-2 on Thursday at Patriot Park SportsPlex. Carly Allred had two hits and an RBI for the Lady Barons while both Sydney Jarecki and Kathryn Sistare each drove in a run as well. Madison Reaves had a triple and Ives had a double and deHoll scored twice.

BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL THOMAS SUMTER 16 CALHOUN 3

ST. MATTHEWS — Logan Morris hit two home runs and drove in three and Carmen Silvester hit a 3-run homer as Thomas Sumter Academy earned a 16-3 victory over Calhoun Academy on Thursday at the CA field. Ellie Hunter had two hits, including a double, and drove in two runs. Catleigh Bryant had two singles, Riley DeLavan had a double and both Cassidy Brunson and Diamond Gibson had a hit and an RBI. Sydney Daniel also singled for TSA and Silvester picked up the win on the mound, striking out six.

VARSITY SOCCER THOMAS SUMTER 5 ORANGEBURG PREP 0

ORANGEBURG – Michael Flynn scored three goals to lead Thomas Sumter to a 5-0 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Wednesday at the OP field.

Josh Fugate and John Bracewell each added a goal for the Generals.

VARSITY TENNIS SOUTH FLORENCE 6 SUMTER 0

FLORENCE — Sumter fell to 3-5 overall and 3-3 in Region VI-5A with a 6-0 loss to South Florence on Thursday at the SFHS courts. The Gamecocks travel to Ashley Ridge today for a 4 p.m. match. SINGLES 1 — Gandy (SF) defeated Witt 6-0, 6-1. 2 — Buckner (SF) defeated Berry 6-2, 6-0. 3 — Hart (SF) defeated Smithhart 6-3, 6-3. 4 — Sandifer (SF) defeated McDuffie 6-0, 6-1. 5 — Pruitt (SF) defeated Kelly 6-1, 6-0. DOUBLES 1 — Did not play. 2 — Cherry/ Wilson (SF) defeated Black/Tomlin 6-1, 6-0.

JV BASEBALL ROBERT E. LEE 11 WILSON HALL 9

Robert E. Lee Academy earned an 11-9 victory over Wilson Hall on Thursday at the WH field. Hunter Ives had two hits for the Barons while Keaton Price, Wise Segars, John Thomas Parker, Walker Knowlton, Wade Albert Payne and Britton Beasley each had one, Wilson Hall falls to 2-4 overall and will host Providence Athletic Club on Monday.

B TEAM BASEBALL CLARENDON HALL 8 THOMAS SUMTER 5

DALZELL – Clarendon Hall defeated Thomas Sumter 8-5 on Wednesday at General Field.

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the seventh with two outs. They were rewarded with Crawford’s two-run single that chased J.C. Romero, extending the lead to 6-0. The U.S. tacked on another run on Giancarlo Stanton’s RBI single off Hiram Burgos

past diving shortstop Francisco Lindor. The Americans defeated two-time champion Japan, while Puerto Rico beat the Netherlands to reach the final. The three games at Dodger Stadium drew 109,892.

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Ducks end Michigan’s run with 69-68 victory, head to Elite 8; Gonzaga survives West Virginia KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Dorsey scored 20 points and made the go-ahead layup with 1:08 left, and thirdseeded Oregon ended No. 7 Michigan’s dramatic postseason run with a 69-68 victory in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Thursday night. Dorsey, the man the Ducks call “Mr. March,” had his sixth straight game scoring 20 or more points. The Wolverines (27-11) had one more chance to extend their run after Dylan Ennis missed a free throw with 15 seconds left. But Derrick Walton, who had carried the Wolverines the last three weeks, was off with his long jumper just before the buzzer. Jordan Bell had a double-double for the Ducks (32-5), with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Pac-12 player of the year Dillon Brooks added 12 points and Dylan Ennis had 10. Walton led the Wolverines with 20 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Zak Irvin had 14 of his 19 points in the second half and DJ Wilson had 12 points. Oregon plays Kansas or Purdue on Saturday in the regional final. The Ducks are going to the Elite Eight for the second year in a row, and they made it without big man Chris Boucher, who went out in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals with a seasonending knee injury. Oregon still had plenty of inside game without Boucher, outscoring the Wolverines 34-16 in the pain and outrebounding them 36-31. Its biggest play in the post came after Walton had made a jumper to give Michigan a 68-65 lead. Ennis got fouled and went to the line for a one-and-one. He missed, and Bell swooped in for the offensive rebound and put it in to make it a one-point game. After Walton missed a layup, Dorsey gave the Ducks the lead. Ennis missed another free throw with 15 seconds left, giving Michigan one more chance. Oregon had fouls to give but failed to get a hand on anyone, allowing Walton to put up one more shot. The teams struggled to find their offensive rhythm early, and Michigan had uncharacteristic problems with turnovers against a Ducks’ defense that switched between man-to-man and matchup zone.

BIG PICTURE Michigan: The Wolverines got on a roll late in the season, and they became a tournament favorite after their plane skidded off the run way as they attempted to take off for the Big Ten Tournament. They ended up winning four games in four days to claim the conference tournament title and two more in the NCAA Tournament. But they shot just 39.3 percent against the

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Oregon guard Tyler Dorsey (5) drives to the basket over Michigan’s D.J. Wilson, left, and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) during the Ducks’ 69-68 victory over the Wolverines on Thursday in an NCAA tournament semifinal game in the Kansas City, Missouri. Ducks, and fatigue might have been a factor. Oregon: The Ducks set the school record with their 32nd win and are off to the Elite Eight for the second straight year thanks to a big-time performance from Dorsey.

UP NEXT Oregon plays Kansas or Purdue in a regional final Saturday. GONZAGA 61 WEST VIRGINIA 58

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Mathews hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with under a minute to play and topseeded Gonzaga survived a rough shooting night for both teams to beat No. 4 seed West Virginia 61-58 Thursday night to advance to the West Regional final. On a night that featured 51 fouls and only 34 made baskets, Mathews delivered the big shot that sent the Bulldogs (35-1) to their third Elite Eight in school history. It didn’t come easily. West Virginia (29-8) had three shots to tie the game but Tarik Phillip missed a shot from the lane and Jevon Carter missed two 3-pointers after Silas Melson made one foul shot. The Mountaineers rebound both misses but couldn’t get another shot off before the buzzer. Despite shooting 26.7 percent for the

FORMULA FROM PAGE B1 Carolina was the best defensive team his squad had faced. While Duke scored 51 points in the second half, South Carolina controlled the game’s pace throughout with its defensive prowess. Of course, strong defense normally leads to turnovers that in turn normally lead to easy baskets, which is very important for South Carolina. It is well-documented the offensive issues the Gamecocks have faced throughout the year, but they may have had their

It’s an instant gratification culture and, despite knowing what they signed on for, the Gamecocks’ then-sophomores were discouraged. Other players at other schools all over the country were transferring, seeking a greener pasture, so why shouldn’t they? “We all had our moments where we thought about we should probably reconsider and stuff like that because we were losing a lot,” Notice said. “And like Sin said, we came from a winning culture in our respective areas, but I think that we did a good job of just kind of talking it out and making sure that we saw the vision and committed to it.” McKie, not playing a lot because of injuries and not productive when he did play, wanted out. His family told him no way. Thornwell wasn’t thinking of leaving but knew he didn’t sign on for this. “We were always winners in high school. We all had our thoughts like, ‘Man, is it really worth it?’” Thornwell said. “We didn’t see it happening.” “They failed. I failed. We failed. But none of us ever blamed each other,” head coach Frank Martin said. “On the contrary, we showed up the next day, and the days they didn’t know if they wanted to work, my staff and I provided that life; and MARTIN the days that my staff and I probably laid in bed and stared at the ceiling and said, ‘We’ll never figure this out,’ we showed up the next day and we had a bunch of eager young guys that were like, ‘Please. Give me more because I’ve got to get better.’” Last season was the breakthrough, even though they were denied the one final step they had clearly earned. But this year, they took that step, then took a couple more. The senior class leads the Gamecocks into today’s Sweet 16 matchup with Baylor and is playing its best basketball of the season. USC is the most confident, loosest and most pressurefree team in the tournament. All because the three oldest players on the team refused to quit, knowing the reward was out there somewhere. Waiting four years for it didn’t dampen it. “It could have been easy for us to kind of falter,” Notice said. “But the kind of group of guys we had, we just rode together our freshman and sophomore year, and we just decided that we’re going to stick through it. “And once we got committed and added other players along the way, the journey became sweeter, and we just were able to get through the adversity.”

two best offensive games in the NCAAs. Sindarius Thornwell is the SEC Player of the Year for a reason. He has been the leader of USC all season and has been its only consistent offensive performer. In so being, the problem has arisen that when Carolina is struggling Thornwell has at times completely taken over the offense. Everyone looked more comfortable in their offensive skins, especially against Duke. Duane Notice, who

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game, West Virginia stayed close and took a 58-55 lead on a 3-pointer by Carter with 1:47 to play. Nigel WilliamsGoss answered with two free throws. After Daxter Miles Jr. missed two fouls shots and Nathan Adrian was blocked by Josh Perkins on the putback, Williams-Goss found Mathews in the corner for the open 3-pointer that proved the game-winner.

BIG PICTURE West Virginia: The Mountaineers could get nothing going offensively most of the night but a pair of 3-pointers by Carter in the second half helped them fight back from an eight-point deficit to briefly take the lead in the second half. The rest of the team made just 10 baskets all game. Gonzaga: The Bulldogs struggled to get into their offense all game. When they managed to beat the Mountaineers relentless press, they couldn’t capitalize in the halfcourt. WCC Player of the Year Williams-Goss was held to 10 points on 2-for-10 shooting with five turnovers and was sent to the bench for a stretch with four fouls after committing two pushoffs on the offensive end.

UP NEXT Gonzaga plays the winner of the game between second-seeded Arizona and No. 11 seed Xavier for a spot in the Final Four.

has struggled offensively most of the season, easily had his best game of the year against the Blue Devils. It’s this simple. If USC plays against Baylor today in the regional semifinal game in New York like it did against Marquette and Duke, it will be playing for the regional title on Sunday against either Wisconsin or Florida. And even if they don’t play up to that level,

the Gamecocks can still come away with a victory. Carolina shouldn’t be uptight going into today’s game. No one expected the Gamecocks to be playing today so there is no pressure on them. As unbelievable as this sounds, USC can be in the Final Four next weekend if Martin can hold on to that formula that came together last weekend.

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GRANT J. CONYERS PINEWOOD — Grant Jimmy Conyers, 70, died on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was a son of the late Abraham and Mary Lee Moore Conyers. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at New Hope UME Church, 19022 Panola Road, CONYERS Pinewood, with the Rev. Lawrence E. Myers Sr., pastor. Burial will follow in the New Hope AME Church cemetery, Pinewood. The family is receiving friends at the home of the Rev. Burdy and Bessie Pringle, 1139 CE Road, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JAMES K. ROGERS Retired Col. James Keith Rogers, beloved husband of 55 years to Margaret Frances Burton Rogers, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at his residence. A funeral mass will be held at noon on Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church. The family will ROGERS receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Bullock Funeral Home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com to read the full obituary and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

atives and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Green and Louraine Carter; and four brothers, James Brown, Roosevelt Green, Marvin Brown and Joseph Brown Jr. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, SC 29150. Interment will follow at Bethel AME Church, 1595 S. Kings Highway, Wedgefield, SC 29168. The family will receive friends at the home, 6045 Phoenix Court, Wedgefield, SC 29168. 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.

MATTIE CLEA Mattie Clea, 59, departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2017, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. She was born on Sept. 13, 1957, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Ethel Davis Clea. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, SC 29150, with Apostle Harold Bennett officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 15 Monroe St., Sumter, SC 29150. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

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JACQUELINE D. JOE BISHOPVILLE — Jacqueline Denise Joe, wife of Isaiah Joe, entered eternal rest on March 15, 2017, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Bible Baptist Church, 5831 Tripp Road, Belvidere, Illinois. Interment will follow in Belvidere Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of local arrangements.

DORETHA B. GEDDIE Doretha “Shirley” Brown Geddie was born on March 17, 1949, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Joseph Brown Sr. and Mae Bell Wright Brown. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and attended Bethel AME Church. She was united in holy matrimony to Thomas Geddie. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: one daughter, Sandy Ann Geddie of the home; three sons, Thomas Geddie and Frankie (Monique) Geddie, both of Wedgefield, and Teddie Geddie of Summerville; six granchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Allen of Wedgefield and Pauletta Abrams of Killeen, Texas; one brother, Eugene (Gladys) Brown of Wedgefield; one sister-in-law, Mary Brown of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other rel-

MANNING — Evangelist Sarah Louise Miller, 69, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Jarrett Roy and Hester James Parson Miller. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Clarendon School District 1 Resource Center, 1154 Fourth St., Summerton, with the Rev. G.K. Carter officiating and Minister Antonio Green, Bishop Sam Miller, the Rev. Leroy Green and the Rev. Leroy Dingle assisting. Burial will follow in Hopkins Cemetery, Davis Station. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JOAN M. HITESMAN Joan M. Hitesman, age 89, beloved wife of the late Charles W. Hitesman, died on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

CHRISTINE MCCLAM On March 21, 2017, God saw an angel that he wanted to serve in his kingdom and he called Christine McClam, 59, home after a brief illness. Born on Jan. 5, 1958, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Mitchell and Icybell Brayboy McClam. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Sumter High School Class of 1976. Christine served in the United States armed forces, the Army division, for 13 years, touring in Germany and Korea. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church, Lake City. Later, she joined New Life Church in Dalzell under the leadership of Pastor Billy Bennett. She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Sanobia and Amelia McClam of Sumter; six grandchildren; two sisters, Almae Nancy (Herbert) Holmes of Sumter and Ida B. McClam of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Mitchell Dee (Selina) McClam and Johnny (Virginia) McClam, both of Sumter; one uncle, Troy Brayboy of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with Pastor Billy Bennett officiating, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1045 Toby Court, Sumter. The procession will leave at 10:20 a.m. from the home. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the staff and management of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

MICHAEL WORKMAN Michael Workman, 27, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Sumter County. Born on Dec. 18, 1989, he was a son of Randal and Carley T. Spann Workman. The family will receive family and friends at the home, 70 White Pine Court. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

WILLIE MARTIN SR. On Monday, March 20, 2017, surrounded by his family, Willie Martin Sr., 84, took the wings of the morning and answered the call from the almighty and sovereign God to come home at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on June 11, 1932, in Dalzell, Willie and his three brothers and one sister were raised by his mother, the late Aline Martin. As a child, Willie, who was affectionately known as “J.W.,” was taught to honor God and his elders.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 Willie married the love of his life, Sallie Mae Nathaniel, on June 20, 1953. To this union three children were born and seven children were raised. Determined to expose their family to the finer things in life, they migrated to New York. For many years, New York was home for the Martin family. The family church was the Pentecostal House of Prayer, where Willie was ordained and served as a deacon for more than 40 years. In 1996, Willie and his wife returned to Sumter to spend their golden years closer to their place of origin. After much prayer and consideration, he found his new church home, Grace Cathedral, where he served proudly as an usher and greeter until his health began to fail him. He leaves to cherish his legacy: his children, Willie (Martina) Martin Jr. of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Perry (Brenda) Martin of St. Albans, New York, Talitha Martin Harrison of Sumter, Stacey (Estee) Bullock of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Alexis Demore of Sumter, Arnell Martin of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Ashley Martin of Sumter; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five sisters-in-law; two brothersin-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held at noon on Saturday at Grace Cathedral Ministries, 60 Oswego Highway, Sumter, with the Rev. Anthony Gibson officiating, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the family home, 15 Malibu St., Sumter. A wake service will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. The procession will leave at 11:30 a.m. from the home. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be friends of the family. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, 802 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.

WILLIE TINDAL FLORENCE — On Saturday, March 18, 2017, Willie Tindal departed this life at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence. Born on March 29, 1959, in Manning, he was a son of the late Jenkinson Sr. and Josephine Dingle Tindal. Service of remembrance will take place at noon on Saturday at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, 1225 Pearson Road,

Davis Station, where the pastor, Prince Sampson Pearson, will deliver words of consolation. The service of committal will follow in the Tindal family plot, located in the Society Hill AME Church cemetery, Jordan community of Manning. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence of his sister, Joeann T. McCloud,1092 Destin Ave., Jordan community of Manning. Fleming & DeLaine Funeral Home & Chapel of Manning is in charge of these services. Online condolences for the Tindal family may be sent to www.flemingdelaine.com or flemingdelaine@aol.com.

LARRY E. JENNINGS SR. Larry Edward Jennings Sr., 75, husband of Carol Rodgers Jennings, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Louie Edward Jennings and Edna McLeod Jennings. Mr. Jennings was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He retired from DuPont. He was an avid Clemson and Atlanta Braves fan as well as an avid fisherman and hunter. He was twice married, first to the late Patsy Caughman Jennings. Surviving are his wife of Sumter; three sons, Larry Jennings Jr. (Pam) of Sumter, Matthew Jennings (Adrianne) of Ladson and Rian Jennings of Sumter; a daughter, Michelle Jennings of Asheville, North Carolina; two sisters, Betty Jean Griffin of Sumter and Annette Altman of Lake City; and four grandchildren, Joshua Jennings (Sydney), Adam Jennings, Bethany Jennings and Kaiden Jennings. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne Jennings and Raymond Jennings. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Donnie Altman officiating. Burial will be in the Home Branch Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Joshua Jennings and Adam Jennings, and nephews, Ricky Altman, Christopher Ainsworth and Raymond Brown and Matt Brown. Honorary pallbearer will be Buddy Hensley. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

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LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice AUCTION POSTPONED TO LATER DATE All property now stored in the units below is being sold pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rent. If the tenant does not respond by 5:00 P.M., March 16, 2017, their property will be sold at Storage Plus on March 25, 2017 at 830 South Pike West at 9:00 A.M. CASH ONLY! All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of the sale. Storage Plus reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Unit 003 - Stephanie Evans - Misc. Household items; Unit 005 & 041 - Barbara Braxton Furniture, Household items; Unit 008 - Michelle Schmidt Household items, Unit 023 - Ron Scriven - Furniture and Tools; Unit 052 - Erica Jenkins - Household items; Unit 067 - Edward Roberts III Household and misc.; Unit 073 - Vondell Jacobs Household and misc. Unit 116 - Joseph Pryor - Household and misc.

Summons & Notice IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2016-CP-43-01021 DEFICIENCY WAIVED STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER The Bank of New Mellon Trust Company, N.A. F/K/A The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Successor-in-Interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Trustee-SURF 2004-BC4 , PLAINTIFF, vs. Earnest Miller; Jane M. Moore; Harris Quick Release; 1st Franklin Financial DEFENDANT(S) TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity for Sumter County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. 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 the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

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YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina, on May 25, 2016; that the Amended Complaint was filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on January 19, 2017.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter "Order"), you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its

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Notice of Sale MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-01411 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") vs. Alice Medero, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.48 acre, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 65 of Morris Way Subdivision, Section No. 2, on that plat prepared by Thomas M. Reynolds, PLS, dated March 6, 1995 and recorded in Plat Book 95 at Page 1036 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by Law under §30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This conveyance is subject to all visible and recorded covenants, rights-of-way and easements affecting said property. This being the same property conveyed to Alice Medero by deed of Charles R. Weathersbee and Margaret A. Weathersbee, dated September 28, 2006 and recorded October 2, 2006 in Book 1047 at Page 1303 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

TMS No. 207-15-05-004 Property address: 1120 Waterway Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.500% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized

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bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

County on June 3, 2005, in Deed Book 983 at Page 630.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SUMTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 88 OF AMHERST SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF BEN J. MAKELA, RLS, DATED JUNE 14, 1995 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK PB95, PAGE 567. THIS SAID LOT HAS SUCH METES, BOUNDARIES, COURSES, AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2640 EDMUNDS DRIVE SUMTER, SC. REPRESENTED BY SUMTER COUNTY PARCEL NO. 207-09-06-020

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2016-CP-43-01436 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. vs. Maria Gagnon; Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and county of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being Delineated as .Lot No. 37 and being shown and delineated on that plat of Greenwood Subdivision Prepared by F. H. Murray, C.E., dated November ·10, 1954 and recorded in Plat Book Z-12at page 77 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the ·metes, bound, course and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under. § 305-50 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This being the identical property conveyed unto James A Henderson and Phyllis E. Henderson, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, by that deed of Herbert J. Amerson and Margaret P. Amerson dated June 22, 1973 and recorded June 22, 1973 in Deed Book X-9 at page 111 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

582 Harriett Road Sumter, SC 29153 TMS# 248-04-01-011 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four and 87/100 (4.87%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SPECIAL REFEREE SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015CP4302120 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of The Huntington National Bank, against Tamara S. Wise; et al., the Special Referee for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 9, in the Avondale Subdivision as shown on that certain plat of Louis W. Tisdale, RLS dated May 17, 2005 and recorded in the office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2005 at page 283. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, meters, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of SC, 1976. This property is more generally known as 23 Creekfield Drive.

TMS Number: 183-05-01-002 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 23 Creekfield Road, Sumter, SC 29154 This being the same property conveyed to Tamara S. Wise by deed of Betty R. Dagley, dated May 18, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Special Referee will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record, and to the right of the United States of America to redeem the property within 120 days from the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to Sec. 2410(c), Title 28, United States Code. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Special Referee for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-01533 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Michael J. Barrs et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot No. 17 of Summer View Estates Section No. 4 as shown in Plat Book Z-48, at Page 886, and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by D.D. Edmunds, RLS dated September 15, 1987 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB87, Page 1423. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 2902 September Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 184-13-03-016. This being the same property conveyed to Michael J. Barrs by deed of Fireguys Properties, LLC dated June 29, 2009 and recorded June 30, 2009 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1125 at Page 1910.

TMS#: 184-13-03-016 Property Address: 2902 September Drive Sumter, S.C. 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 Attorney for the Plaintiff bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00901 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. William C. Crews IV, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WILLIAM C. CREWS, IV BY WARRANTY DEED FROM JERRY D. PINZON, DATED 8/27/2009 AND RECORDED 9/21/2009 IN BK/PG 1129/2145.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2640 Edmunds Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 2070906020 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2015-CP-43-00892 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-OSI vs. Malcolm L. Chatman; and Beneficial South Carolina, Inc., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, lying and being situate in the State of South Carolina, County of Sumter, being shown and designated as Lot No. 63 on a plat entitled "Michael L. Chatman," recorded in the Sumter County ROD Office in Plat Book 94 at Page 680. Reference to said plat is hereby craved for a more accurate metes and bounds description. This being the same property conveyed unto Malcolm L. Chatman by deed of William T. Home dated May 9, 1994 and recorded in the Sumter County ROD Office on May 10, 1994 in Deed Book 600 at Page 1990.

3470 Deer Track Circle Dalzell, SC 29040-9345 TMS# 1890901011 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven and 750/1000 (7.750%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of The Citizens Bank vs. Martha Floyd a/k/a Martha F. Gibson CA# 2017-CP-43-00008, I, the undersigned, will sell on April 11, 2017 at 12 p.m. or thereafter, at the Sumter County Courthouse Judicial Center located at 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder the following property: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Shiloh Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and dileanted as a tract containing 3.50 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of David A. Nesbitt, RLS, dated January 28, 1991, and recorded in the office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book PB92 at Page 1403. The said tract(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This property is more generally known as 7970 Two Mile Rd., Lynchburg, SC. This being the same property conveyed to Martha F. Gibson by deed of Ray N. Gibson, Jr. dated May 12, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County o May 27, 2004 in Deed Book 939 at Page 869.

TMS# 347-00-01-010 Property Address: 7970 Two Mile Rd., Lynchburg, SC TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit, at the conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the property will be resold on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day at the risk of the said highest bidder. Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of 30 days after the sale. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording fees and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.75%. SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, ANY OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD. Steven G. Mikell Special Referee for Sumter County Ray Coit Yarborough, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-02004 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Louis McDowell, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All of that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvement thereon, situate, lying and being in County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, which is shown and designated as Lot 42, Block E, on plat recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book S-5 at page 109, and more specifically shown on a plat plan of said lot made by H.S. Willson, R.L.S., dated October 11, 1961, resurvey May 9, 1962, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-18 at page 133. Said Lot No. 42, Block E, as shown on the aforementioned plats being measured and bounded as follows: on the Northwest by Lot No. 41 and measuring thereon 166.4 feet; on the Northeast by Lot No. 15 and No. 16 (Plat Book Z-12 page 82) and measuring thereon an aggregate distance of 70.14 feet; on the Southeast by Lot No. 43 and measuring thereon 161.5 feet; and on the Southwest by Mathis Street and measuring thereon 70 feet. This property is known as 815 Mathis Street, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 248-09-03-052. This being the same property conveyed to Louis McDowell and Mary Louise McDowell, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, by deed of Hank N. Buonforte, Jr. and Linda A. Buonforte, dated October 26, 2007 and recorded November 6, 2007 in Book 1095 at Page 458 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Thereafter, Mary L. McDowell a/k/a Mary Louise McDowell died September 14, 2015, thus vesting her interest in the surviving joint tenant, namely, Louis McDowell.

TMS No. 2480903052 Property address: 815 Mathis Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified

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Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-01509 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2006-C, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates Series INABS 2006-C vs. Phillip O. Coleman; Unifund CCR Partners, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 4/3/2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 112 on a plat of Warwick Estates, Section No. 1 as recorded in Plat Book Z-43 at Page 236 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, and being further shown on a plat by H.S. Willson, RLS dated January 28, 1983 and recorded on February 18, 1983 in Plat Book Z-47 at Page 144. Said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This being the same property conveyed to Phillip O. Coleman by deed of Laura M. Colclough, dated November 18, 2003 and recorded November 18, 2003 in Book 916 at Page 1576 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, South Carolina.

1317 Fairlawn Drive Sumter, SC 29154-7223 TMS# 2071302007 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Five and 375/1000 (5.375%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

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AMENDED MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-2095 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Elizabeth Berry et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot No. 125 of Millwood Gardens Subdivision as shown in Plat Book Z-13, at Page 80, and more recently shown and particularly shown on a plat by J.P. Edwards, RLS dated October 26, 1984 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-48 at Page 950. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 6 Fairfield Street, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 206-04-03-038. This being the same property conveyed to Elizabeth Berry by deed of J&B Properties of Sumter, LLC dated October 12, 2009 and recorded October 14, 2009 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1130 at Page 2915.

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Property Address: 6 Fairfield Street Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 Attorney for the Plaintiff bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-02231 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Eva M. Hyatt; Jimmy E. Hyatt Jr.; SunTrust Bank s/b/m to Central Carolina Bank, a division of National Bank of Commerce, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 258, PARCEL "A" CONTAINING 0.35 ACRES AND PARCEL "B" CONTAINING 0.01 ACRES, "BURNS-DOWNS" SUBDIVISION,, CONTAINING A TOTAL 0.36 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS, RLS, DATED NOV. 14, 1997, REVISED JAN. 12, 2001, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK PB2001 AT PAGE 169. THE SAID LOT HAS SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED TO JIMMY E. HYATT AND EVA M. HYATT FROM PERRY MOSES & SON REAL ESTATE, INC., DATED AUGUST 15, 2002, AND RECORDED ON AUGUST 16, 2002, IN BOOK 853, PAGE 572, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 125 Tucson Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 228-08-03-004 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at

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conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Pursuant to Section 2410(c), Title 28, United States Code, the Defendant United States of America has a right to redeem the subject property within 120 days after the date of the foreclosure sale.

improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Providence Township, Sumter County, South Carolina delineated as Lot 2 on plat prepared by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, dated February 20, 2001 and recorded in Plat Book 2002 at Page 589 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, and bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by lot 1 and measuring thereon 120.0 feet; on the East by Habitat Drive and measuring thereon 75.0 feet; on the South by Lot 3 and measuring thereon 120.0 feet; and on the West by lands now or formerly of Cuttino and measuring thereon 75 feet, be the said measurements a little more or a little less. This is the property known as 1010 Habitat Drive, Sumter, South Carolina bearing Sumter County tax map number: 251-06-02-057.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-01731 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC vs. The Estate of Evetta B. Vaughn, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Evetta B. Vaughn, Deceased, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants, persons under disability, or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as Richard Roe; Capitola Vaughn; Kadijah Vaughn; Marion Vaughn; Erin Capital Management, LLC, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN SUMTER TOWNSHIP, SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING DELINEATED AS LOT 106 OF SECTION 3 OF GUIGNARD PARK SUBDIVISION ON PLAT PREPARED BY H.S. WILLSON, RLS, DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1993 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 16, 1993 IN PLAT BOOK 93 AT PAGE 1960 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LOT 85 AND MEASURING THEREON 109.91 FEET, ON THE EAST BY SPAULDING AVENUE AND MEASURING THEREON IN A CURVED LINE 129.17 FEET, ON THE SOUTH BY LOT 105 AND MEASURING THEREON 107.90 FEET, AND ON THE WEST BY LOT 86 AND MEASURING THEREON 82.93 FEET, BE THE SAID MEASUREMENTS MORE OR LESS. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO EVERETTE R. BROWN AND EVETTA B. VAUGHN BY DEED OF SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH DATED NOVEMBER 6, 1992 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 13, 1992 IN DEED BOOK 558 AT PAGE 1629 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER, EVERETTE R. BROWN CONVEYED HER ONE-HALF (1/2) INTEREST TO EVETTA B. VAUGHN BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 IN DEED BOOK 580 AT PAGE 416 IN SAID RECORDS.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1027 Spaulding Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 2261402002 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") vs. Linda Ann Pack; Melissa Rodgers; Rebecca Boykin; Malcolm Pack, Jr.; Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Malcolm E. Pack, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; , C/A No. 2016CP4301128, The following property will be sold on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot 4 of Pond Acres, Section No. 6 on that certain plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated September 4, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 90 at page 1181. Derivation: Book 833 at Page 138

3350 Pinewood Road, Sumter, SC 29154 16300-01-098 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2016CP4301128. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016477-01452 FN Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2012-CP-43-00098 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R1 vs. Robert C Reddick; Roni G Reddick; Poseidon Enterprises, Inc.; Miller Communications, Inc.; Delgar Enterprises, Inc.; Discover Bank; The South Carolina Department of Revenue; The State of Texas through the Texas Workforce Commission; The United States of America; Timberline Meadows Homeowners' Association, Inc., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 3 of Timberline Meadows, Phase 2, on that plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated January 18, 2001 and recorded in Plat Book 2001 at page 101 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, and more recently on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated July 1, 2002 and recorded in Plat Book 2002 at Page 381. Aforesaid most recent plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This being the same property conveyed to Robert C. Reddick and Roni G. Reddick by deed of W.D.W. Construction, dated July 1, 2002 and recorded July 2, 2002 in Volume 847 at Page 1582 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

3030 Springdale Way Sumter, SC 29150-5313 TMS# 184-04-01-002 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven and 350/1000 (7.350%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five

Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Phyllis Carmon a/k/a Phyllis Smith Carmon a/k/a Phyllis Gayle Smith, Individually; Phyllis Gayle Smith, as Personal Representative of The Estate of Robert W. Carmon a/k/a Robert Wayne Carmon;, C/A No. 15-CP-43-02596, The following property will be sold on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and being more particularly shown as Lot 65 on a plat of Hunting Hills Subdivision by Edmunds Land Surveyors, Inc., dated February 3, 1993 and recorded in the Recorder's Office for the above named county in Plat Book 93, Page 196. Derivation: Book 667 at Page 1138.

2885 Ithica Rd, Sumter, SC 29154-8978 This includes a 1987, Champion mobile home with VIN# VIN# 337172N6211AB. The property herein described includes the right, title and interest of the defendant(s) n/a in, of and to any mobile home, currently situated thereon. The interest(s), if any, of said defendant(s) in the mobile home will be transferred to the successful purchaser "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE or otherwise by a non-warranty deed (AND NOT BY A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE).

179-05-03-003 (land), 400-00-20-686(mobile home) SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.35% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-02596. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-07728 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF MASTER'S SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NUMBER: 2016-CP-43-01286 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Sumter Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Plaintiff(s), vs. Latoya Jackson, Defendant(s). By virtue of a Decree of Foreclosure entered in an action entitled, Sumter Habitat for Humanity, Inc. vs. Latoya Jackson, Civil Action Case No. 2016-CP-43-01286, the undersigned Master In Equity will sell at public auction to be conducted in Room 1A of the Sumter County Judicial Center in Sumter, South Carolina, on April 3, 2017 at 12:00 noon, the following property will be sold to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and

TERMS OF SALE: At the conclusion of the bidding, the successful purchaser, other than the plaintiff, must deposit with the Master five (5%) per cent of the bid in cash or equivalent. Credit will be allowed for this against the purchase price. Personal/deficiency judgment having been waived, the bidding will not remain open and compliance with the bid must be made within twenty (20) days thereafter. If the successful bidder fails to comply, his deposit will be forfeited and applied in the manner prescribed by law; and the property will be re-advertised and sold on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent sales day at his risk. The sale will be subject to all accrued and/or delinquent Sumter County ad valorem property taxes and all visible and recorded easements, covenants and rights of way and any senior liens. The purchaser is to pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps and recording. Richard L. Booth Master-In-Equity Sumter, South Carolina

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-01662 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Robert A. Powell and Taylor L. Kirkland, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.69 acre, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 18 of Lakewood Subdivision, Section 30, on that plat prepared by H.F. Oliver, RLS, dated May 13, 1992 and recorded in Plat Book 92 at Page 1035 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under Â§ 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 2778 Tindal Road, Sumter, SC. This being the same property conveyed to Robert A. Powell and Taylor L. Kirkland by deed of William S. Dunlap and Shannon P. Dunlap dated August 29, 2014 and recorded September 2, 2014 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1204 at Page 2956.

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Property Address: 2778 Tindal Road Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 Attorney for the Plaintiff bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016CP4301607 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Michael L. Staley; et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot

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of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 212 of Millwood Gardens Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by H.S. Willson, R.L.S. dated June 10, 1971 and recorded in plat book Z-30 at page 55, records of Sumter County.

TMS Number: 227-01-03-010 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 13 Curtiswood Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 This being the same property conveyed to Michael L. Staley and Linsey E. Staley by deed of Charles P. Livingston, Jr. and Forrest K. Livingston, dated July 30, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on August 10, 1999, in Deed Book 749 at Page 398. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.50% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-02222 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Jason W. McCary; Misty N. McCary; Foxcroft Homeowners Association of Sumter, Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN SUMTER TOWNSHIP, SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 27, SECTION 3A, OF "FOXCROFT" SUBDIVISION ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF CROFT ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., DATED JULY 27, 2007, AND RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY ROD OFFICE AT PLAT BOOK 2007, PAGE 368 AND AS LOT NOS. 27A AND 27B ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF CROFT ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., DATED AUGUST 30, 2007, AND RECORDED IN SAID OFFICE AT PLAT BOOK 2007, PAGE 428. REFERENCE IS DIRECTED TO SAID PLATS FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF METES, COURSES, DISTANCES, BOUNDARIES AND LENGTHS. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JASON W. MCCARY AND MISTY N. MCCARY BY DEED OF AYCOCK CONSTRUCTION, LLC, A SOUTH CAROLINA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2008, AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 7, 2008, IN DEED BOOK 1100 AT PAGE 601, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2501 Foxcroft Circle, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 206-10-01-071 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2016-CP-43-02187 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Shawanna Washington aka Shawanna L. Washington; I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 4 on that certain plat prepared by H. S. Willson, RLS, dated February 25, 1959, and recorded in Plat Book Z-18 at Page 89, Sumter County Records. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses, and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This being that same property conveyed to Shawanna L. Washington by deed of W. Wayne Garrison and Jane W. Garrison dated April 21, 2010 and recorded June 18, 2010 in Deed Book 1140 at Page 3404 in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County.

25 Grace Lane Sumter, SC 29153 TMS# 267-00-03-013 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Five and 00/100 (5.000%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016CP4301597 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Willie Lawson; et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, represented as .35 acres, more or less, on a plat prepared by Edwards Land Surveyors, Inc., for Willie Lawson and Hilda Lawson dated August 21, 2008 and recorded September 8, 2008 in Plat Book 2008 Page 309 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS Number: 250-15-01-047 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 845 Barwick Rd., Sumter, SC 29150 This being the same property conveyed to Willie Lawson and Hilda Lawson by deed of Stephen James and Hilda Grace James, dated September 3, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on September 8, 2008, in Deed Book 1112 at Page 260. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.875% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised

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and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

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The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 529 Carrol Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 249-02-03-021

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2015-CP-43-00071 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-6 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-6 vs. Arthur R Stewart;, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that piece, parcel or lot of land together with any improvements thereto, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, in the State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot No. 3, Block "E", on a plat by Joseph Palmer, Surveyor, which is recorded in Plat Book S-5 at Page 109 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Said parcel being more particularly described on a plat prepared by Robert G. Mathis, RLS, dated November 5, 1983, and recorded in Plat Book Z-47 at Page 1024, aforesaid office. Reference to said plats is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. This being the same property conveyed from Enos L. Hodge and Sara L. Pack to Arthur R. Stewart by deed dated August 29, 2004 and recorded September 3, 2004, in Book 952, Page 740, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County South Carolina.

159 Poinsett Drive Sumter, SC 29150-3665 TMS# 248-16-02-049 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Nine and 50/100 (9.50%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-02032 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Carlos L. Fernandez; Vivian L. Fernandez; South Carolina Department of Revenue, the undersigned Special Referee for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 40, WENLE SUBDIVISION, FOURTH ADDITION, CONTAINING 0.33 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF THOMAS M. REYNOLDS, RLS, DATED JUNE 14, 1995, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK PB95 AT PAGE 709. THIS LOT HAS SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. THIS PROPERTY IS MORE GENERALLY KNOWN AS 529 CARROL DR. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO VIVIAN L. FERNANDEZ AND CARLOS L. FERNANDEZ BY DEED OF CHARLES N. WEBSTER DATED NOVEMBER 30, 1999 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 1, 1999 IN BOOK 759 AT PAGE 27 IN THE

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Special Referee may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Clyde N. Davis Special Referee for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2012-CP-43-00005 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-RP2 vs. Michelle M. Jackson; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and other improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot Numbers 177 and 178 on that certain plat prepared for Willie J. Hodge, Jr., and Judith A. Hodge by Carl J. Croft, RLS, dated April 20, 1983, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-47, at page 336, and being bounded and measuring according to said plat as follows: on the Northeast by Lemmon Street measuring thereon 114.55 feet; on the North by Lemmon Street and measuring thereon in an arc 105.3 feet; on the West by Lot Number 179 and measuring thereon 121.65 feet; on the Southwest by Lot Number 176 on said plat and measuring thereon in an aggregate 119.89 fee; on the Southeast by Rutledge Avenue on said plat and measuring thereon 125.1 feet; and on the East by the intersection of Rutledge Avenue and Lemmon Street, whereon it measures 21.21 feet; be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This is the property known as 322 Lemmon Street. This being the same property conveyed to Michelle M. Jackson by deed of Douglas T. Powell and Janis C. Powell, dated December 11, 1998 and recorded December 18, 1998 in Book 726 at Page 1620 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

322 Lemmon Street Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 248-07-02-025 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Nine and 74/100 (9.74%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

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BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Christopher M. Payne et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #106 of Ginkgo Hills Subdivision, containing 0.56 acres, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated January 16, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat book 2003 at Page 76, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This is the property known as: 2555 Maidenhair Lane, Sumter, South Carolina 29153, TMS # 200-09-03-003. This being the same property conveyed to Christopher M. Payne and Jessica R. Payne by deed of McKnight Construction Co. of Sumter, Inc. dated April 26, 2004 and recorded April 26, 2004 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 935 at Page 277.

TMS#: 200-09-03-003 Property Address: 2555 Maidenhair Lane Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.50% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Trust 2004-NC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-NC3 vs. Athlee Hill Helton a/k/a Athlee Hill; Brenda L. Carter a/k/a Brenda Carter; Midland Funding LLC; , C/A No. 13-CP-43-1680, The following property will be sold on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 117, Pinedale Subdivision, Section 3, as shown on a plat thereof, by Harold S. Wilson, RLS # 1758, dated April 7, 1970, amended January 7, 1971, amended August 12, 1971, and recorded on April 28, 1970, in Plat Book Z-28 at Page 68 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Reference to said plat is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Said property has a street address of 53 Neal Street, Sumter SC 29150. Said lot is subject to al restrictions, covenants, and easements of record, including those in Deed Book Q-9 at Page 779. Derivation: Book 674 at Page 1062.

53 Neal Street, Sumter, SC 29150 2260303012 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.95% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1680.

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NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03157 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-02162 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") vs. Donald L. Oliver, Individually, as Personal Representative and as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Nancy J. Oliver, Deceased; Mildred D. Oliver, Individually and as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Nancy J. Oliver, Deceased; and Annie D. Mitchell, Individually and as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Nancy J. Oliver, Deceased, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: THAT LOT OF LAND with the improvements thereon situate in the County of Sumter, South Carolina, represented as lot 6, Block C as shown on plat of R. F. McLellan dated September 18, 1941, recorded in the Sumter County RMC office in plat book S5 at page 108. Thereafter, this same property was conveyed unto Nancy J. Oliver by virtue of a Deed from Robert Wayne Nunnery dated June 8, 1973 and recorded July 2, 1973 in Book X-9 at Page 194 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County, South Carolina. Subsequently, Nancy J. Oliver died testate on or about April 22, 2015, leaving the subject property to her devisees, namely Donald L. Oliver, Mildred D. Oliver and Annie D. Mitchell, as shown in Probate Estate Matter Number 2015ES430352. Thereafter, Donald L. Oliver was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Nancy J. Oliver (Probate Estate Matter Number 2015ES430352).

TMS No. 251-09-02-007 Property address: 40 W Patricia Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.625% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER'S SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NUMBER: 2016-CP-43-01107 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Sumter Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

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Defendant(s). By virtue of a Decree of Foreclosure entered in an action entitled, Sumter Habitat for Humanity, Inc. vs. Ozena Edwards and Republic Finance, Civil Action Case No. 2016-CP-43-01107, the undersigned Master In Equity will sell at public auction to be conducted in Room 1A of the Sumter County Judicial Center in Sumter, South Carolina, on April 3, 2017 at 12:00 noon, the following property will be sold to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or tract of land lying, being and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being designated as Lots 23 of Fuller Gardens Subdivision, Phase 1, Section 3 as shown on that certain plat by R. Brian Pate, PLS dated November 20, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed for Sumter County in Plat Book 2007, at Page 573. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of laws of South Carolina, (1876, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby craved for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property known as 1260 Habitat Drive, Sumter, South Carolina; Shown as Tax 251-05-02-066

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This being the property conveyed to Ozena L. Edwards by deed of Sumter Habitat for Humanity, Inc. dated August 29, 2012 and recorded September 7, 2012 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Deed Book 1176 at Page 1045.

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-02083 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Lora L. Jewell a/k/a Lora Jewell, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina represented as a lot containing 0.755 acres, more or less, on plat of J.P. Edwards, RLS dated March 12, 1987 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 87, page 381. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property conveyed unto Lora Jewell by virtue of a Deed from ORC, LLC dated September 5, 2008 and recorded September 9, 2008 in Book 1112 at Page 483 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 315-00-01-009 Property address: 4005 Congruity Road, Gable, SC 29051 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.500% per annum.

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deed of James W. Ross dated August 22, 2005 and recorded August 22, 2005 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 994 at Page 83. Thereafter, Jeffery D. Gonzales conveyed his undivided interest in the subject property to M.P. Conner, as Trustee for 4470 Bigum Street Trust, a Land Trust by deed dated February 18, 2008 and recorded February 19, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1100 at Page 2674. Thereafter, M.P. Conner, as Trustee for 4470 Bigum Street Trust, a Land Trust conveyed its undivided interest in the subject property to J.T. Conner, as Successor Trustee for 4470 Bigum Street Trust, a Land Trust by deed dated March 30, 2010 and recorded July 9, 2010 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1141 at Page 2909.

bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.7300%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.75% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Shirley A. Hansford, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Cotten Construction Company, Inc.; Discover Bank; , C/A No. 2016CP4301020, The following property will be sold on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot A containing 0.46 acre, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, RLS dated 8-7-90 and recorded in the office of the ROD for Sumter County in plat book 90 at page 1033. Pursuant to section 30¬5-250 of the code of Laws of SC, (1976, as amended). Derivation: book 870 at page 1831

3185 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154-8977 177-00-02-035. SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2016CP4301020. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-08650 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-01484 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Jeffery D. Gonzales, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 69, of Rolling Hills Subdivision, Section II, Phase III as shown on that certain Plat of William E. Lindler, Jr., PLS, dated March 20, 2003, revised on May 5, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2004 at Page 314, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in § 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 4470 Bigum Street, Dalzell, SC. This being the same property conveyed to Jeffery D. Gonzales by

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Property Address: 4470 Bigum Street Dalzell, S.C. 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01411 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust against The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Jimmie Leroy Ceasar aka Jimmie Leroy Ceasar, Sr.; Jimmie Ceasar, Jr., Lashawn Ceasar, Tiawanda Ceasar, Matilda Yvette Richardson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Annette T. Ceasar aka Annette Tomlin Ceasar; Jerlean Tomlin, Matiel Johnson, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Jimmie Leroy Ceasar aka Jimmie Leroy Ceasar, Sr. and Annette T. Ceasar aka Annette Tomlin Ceasar, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, and Charles C. Ceasar; The South Carolina Department of Revenue, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land containing One (1) acre, more or less, together with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Mayesville Township, Sumter County, School District #2, State of South Carolina, which is shown as Lot #2 on that certain plat of six lots made by H.S. Wilson, R.L.S., dated November 18, 1968, of record in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-26 at Page 60. Said lot is bounded on the North by lands of Guy McBride Dabbs, Sr., and measuring thereon 150 feet; on the East by Lot #1 as shown on said plat the same being the property of Guy McBride Dabbs, Sr., and measuring thereon 290.4 feet; on the South by S.C. Road 43-49 known as Storey Road whereon it fronts 150 feet and on the West by Lot #3 on said plat, whereon it measures 290.4 feet. Be all of said measurements according to said plat and a little more or less. Being the same property conveyed from Lu Ella Ceasar conveying a one-half interest unto Jimmie Leroy Ceasar, Sr. by deed dated January 14, 1980 and recorded January 14, 1980 in Deed Book 253 at Page 806 in Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter, South Carolina. Thereafter, by Deed of Distribution from the Estate of Lou Ella Ceasar unto Jimmy Leroy Ceasar, Julius Ceasar, Willie Ceasar, Eliza Melton, Hampton Ceasar, and Gussie Ceasar recorded June 28, 1982 in Deed Book 313 at Page 591. Thereafter, by deed from Julius Ceasar, Willie Ceasar, Eliza Melton, Hampton Ceasar, and Gussie Ceasar unto Jimmy Leroy Ceasar dated April 10, 1990 and recorded April 16, 1990 in Deed Book 505 at Page 379. Thereafter, Jimmie Leroy Ceasar aka Jimmie Leroy Ceasar, Sr. died intestate on March 30, 2011, leaving the subject property to his heirs at law, namely, Annette T. Ceasar, Jimmie Ceasar, Jr., Lashawn Ceasar, and Tiawanda Ceasar, as is more fully preserved in the Probate Records for Sumter County, in Case No.: 2011-ES-43-00195. Thereafter, Annette T. Ceasar aka Annette Tomlin Ceasar, died intestate on November 19, 2013, leaving her interest in the subject property to her heirs at law, namely, Jerlean Tomlin and Matiel Johnson, as is more fully preserved in the Probate Records for Sumter County, in Case No.: 2014-ES-43-00064. TMS No. 333-00-02-029 Property Address: 6325 Skinner Road, Gable, SC 29051 TERMS OF SALE: The successful

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-01662 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association vs. Christopher W. Hodge; et.al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, is any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot No. 285-A of Millwood Gardens Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by H.S. Wilson, RLS dated September 5, 1958 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-15, at Page 118. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 10 Bobs Drive, Sumter, SC, Represented by Auditor`s map of Sumter County as tax parcel no. 227-08-01-044. This being the identical property conveyed to Christopher W. Hodge by deed of Michael Milke and Christy Milke dated November 28, 2011 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1163 at Page 1538 on November 30, 2011.

TMS No. 227-08-01-044 Property address: 10 Bobs Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.250% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2012-CP-43-01687 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, solely in its capacity as Trustee for Provident Bank Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 1999-3 vs. Jack Brown, Jr.; Emma Lee Brown, and South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 4/3/2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being known and designated as Lots 23, 24, 25, 26, and a portion of Lot 27, as shown on a plat of Washington Park Subdivision recorded in Plat Z-5, Page 54, records of Sumter County. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Jack Brown, Jr. and Emma Lee Brown by virtue of a Deed from Marvin B. Poston dated May 14, 1970 and recorded June 2, 1970 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter, South Carolina in Deed Book R-9 at Page 202 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

840 Murray Street Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 250-15-01-052 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Eleven and 25/100 (11.25%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-01144 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Branch Banking and Trust Company against James Pyon, Jung-ok Pyon and NOA Bank, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements if any situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot 222 of Timberline Meadows Subdivision Phase 4 and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S., dated April 24, 2001 and recorded in Plat Book 2001 at page 359, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 740 Windrow Drive and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No 184-06-02-010. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Be all measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to James Pyon and Jung-ok Pyon by deed of Wright Family Partnership, L.P. dated September 24, 2002 and recorded on September 27, 2002 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 858 at Page 99.

TMS # 184-06-02-010 Property Address: 740 Windrow Dr., Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of

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MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-01318 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Jesse T. Moore and Chasity M. Moore, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 5, Block E-1 of "Oakland Plantation" Subdivision, as shown on plat prepared by M. J. Belter & Company dated 03/03/1971 and recorded in Plat Book Z-29, at page 149, records of Sumter county. Also, All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot 5A of Oakland Planation Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated 02/17/1975 and recorded in Plat Book Z-36, at page 398, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 5 Meadow Ct, and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 134-10-01-034. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to Jesse T. Moore and Chasity M. Moore, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, by deed of Joan E. Roussin, Karen R. Secor, Michelle R. Stanfield, Linda R. Hain and Sheryl Roussin, dated December 20, 2013 and recorded January 3, 2014 in Book 1197 at Page 3346 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

TMS No. 1341001034 Property address: 5 Meadow Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.375% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent

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Notice of Sale enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-02221 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Brandi K. Hodge, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Concord, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.494 acre, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 1 on that plat prepared by Nesbitt Surveying Co., David A. Nesbitt, RLS, dated November 18, 1988 and recorded in Plat Book 89 at page 29 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 1540 Mooneyham Road, Sumter, SC. This being the same property conveyed unto Brandi K. Hodge by virtue of a Deed from Philip W. Hodge dated October 5, 2010 and recorded October 12, 2010 in Book 1145 at Page 2612 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 252-10-02-001 Property address: 1540 Mooneyham Road, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.625% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is

Notice of Sale given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Ernest Hopkins; Dorothy Hopkins; The United States of America acting by and through its agency the Department of Housing and Urban Development; , C/A No. 2015CP4301241, The following property will be sold on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as the remains of Lot No. 76, containing 0.51 acre, more or less, on plat prepared for Ernest Hopkins and Dorothy Hopkins by Edwards Land Surveyors, Inc., dated June 2, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book PB2008 at Page 315. Reference being made to said plat for a more complete and accurate description, be all measurements a little more or less. Derivation: Book 1105 at Page 3983

2119 Gin Branch Road, Sumter, SC 29154-7202 2080301021 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2015CP4301241. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

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thereon 276.1 feet; on the East by road known as South Carolina 43-596 and measuring thereon 175 feet; on the South by lands of Elizabeth M. Ross and measuring thereon 249.9 feet; and on the West by lands said to be of the estate of John Q. Holmes and measuring thereon 171.5 feet. Being the same property conveyed unto John Henry Tucker and Marie Tucker by deed from Sumter-Lee County Builders, Inc. dated August 27, 1970 and recorded August 27, 1970 in Deed Book R9 at Page 864 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, John Henry Tucker died on May 7, 2001 leaving his interest in the subject property unto Marie Tucker by right of survivorship deed. TMS No. 1970001015 Property Address: 4670 Cotton Acres Road, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.0160%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 31, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This is the property known as 3210 Tuckaway.

distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 1961 Forest Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County known as 1961 Forest Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor's map of Sumer County as Tax Parcel No. 206-13-02-015.

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All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #22 of Hideaway Village Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, dated January 24, 2006, and recorded in the Office of

This being the same property conveyed to Camilla B. Cherry by deed of J.D. Gainey Construction Company, Inc. dated January 24, 2006 and recorded on January 24, 2006 in the office of the Registered of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1013 at Page 1298.

TMS # 180-13-03-022

THIS BEING the identical property conveyed to David E. Schwartz, Sr. by deed of Secretary of Veterans Affairs dated October 21, 2011 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1161, page 3069 on October 25, 2011.

Property Address: 3210 Tuckaway Dr., Sumter, SC 29154

1961 Forest Drive Sumter, SC 29154 TMS# 206-13-02-015

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four and 250/1000 (4.250%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com Attorneys for the Plaintiff

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. David E. Schwartz, Sr.; , I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 52, Fairview Subdivision, Section 2, as shown on that certain Plat of H.S. Wilson, RLS dated June 30, 1993 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB93 at Page 1092. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and

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being shown and designated as Tract C on plat of division of part of Lot 7, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Gregory A. Thompson, by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated February 4, 2002, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002 at page 88, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. ALSO: 1988 Fleetwood Mobile Home, Serial Number GAFLJ34AB10092SH

TMS Number: 135-00-02-066 (land and mobile home) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3105 Kubota Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040 This being the same property conveyed to Heather L. Reynolds by deed of Gregory A. Thompson, dated February 13, 2002, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on February 14, 2002, in Deed Book 832 at Page 1157. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.250% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, against Heather L. Reynolds, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Stateburg, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina,

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John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-06702 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales) NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-01485 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company against Marie Tucker aka Marie Mickens Tucker, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 3, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land lying, being and situate in the County of Sumter, Providence Township, State of South Carolina, being shown on plat of Lulien Allen, bearing date 4/30/70, and being recorded and measured as follows: On the North by lands of the estate of John Q. Holmes and measuring

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BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture against Camilla B. Cherry a/k/a Camilla Cherry and Palmetto Health Richland, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

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