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Road repairs bill takes a detour Legislation suffers setback in Senate BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com A bill to fund road repairs through an increase in the gas tax and other vehicle-related fees failed to get the necessary two-thirds vote to be put on special order in the South Carolina Senate on Wednesday, with 23 senators voting for special order and 18 senators voting against. Putting the bill on special order would make debating the bill a priori-

ty and would prevent a senator or a handful of senators from preventing debate. Standing with the 17 other Republican senators who voted against putting the bill on special order after the vote, Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey, R-Edgefield, said they do not mean they are against a road bill. “We are committed to passing road funding legislation this session,” Massey said. “We voted no for special order; that is not because we don’t want to fund our roads.” “We are not going to support a straight-up tax increase. That is the message we are delivering,” Massey added. Senate Minority Leader Nikki Set-

zler, D-West Columbia, criticized those who voted against special order. “The people of South Carolina want their potholes fixed and their bridges secured,” he said. “They are not interested in political football or political March Madness. We desperately need to pass a roads bill.” He said he was proud of his colleagues who voted for special order. “The people of South Carolina deserve legislation that provides a longterm funding solution for our crumbling and unsafe roads and bridges,” he said. The bill would raise nearly $800 million a year for funding road repairs by increasing the gas tax by 12 cents during the next six years. A similar bill

that provides for a 10-cent gas tax increase over five years has already passed the S.C. House by a large majority. It is unclear if another vote for special order can be taken on the bill, as a limited number of bills can be placed on special order. With no vote for special order, the bill’s chances of coming up for a vote are reduced but not eliminated. Five Republican senators, including Senate Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman, RFlorence, voted for special order, along with 16 Democrats. Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, voted for special order while Sen. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter, was excused.

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employ online learning tools BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Fast-paced, engaging, concise and “nailing the concept” — those are all descriptions by Sumter School District teachers and administrators for a relatively new online educational resource used throughout the district to facilitate teaching science. Sumter has used the resource so effectively in its classroom instruction that the London-based international digital media company that creates the video-learning materials has recently produced and released a video tribute worldwide on the district’s usage to help market its products. Twig World is the global digital media company — founded in 2009 — that produces thousands of these three-minute educational videos for use in the classroom. Tigtag is its brand category for elementary school videos in science and other subjects. Twig is the company’s brand

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Millwood Elementary School teacher Hayle Jerome instructs her students in a science lab experiment in October during the production of a video tribute of the school by Twig World, a global digital media company. An educational video by Twig World is playing in the background. name for middle- and highschool educational videos. Sumter has been using Twig and Tigtag for about four years now, according to Lori Smith, the district’s K-12 science and fine arts coordinator. Smith said the instruc-

tional videos help the district’s teachers teach a wealth of concepts in science. The three-minute videos are ideal for the target student population of today, according to Smith, because they are short, visual, highly engaging, have

real-world connections and offer game-based learning activities. Initially, a couple of company representatives came to Sumter almost four years ago on a teacher workday to train teachers in all grade levels on

maximizing usage of Twig and Tigtag. Then at the beginning of October last year, Smith got a call out of the blue from

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Palmetto Gas full speed ahead with auto propane program BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Many local businesses are doing their part to contribute to cleaner air in Sumter while also improving the performance of their fleet, thanks to a push from a local gas company. Palmetto Gas, 170 S. Lafayette Blvd., applied for and used a federal grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to supply onsite propane filling stations at customers’ locations and reinvigorate an auto propane program with area customers. Auto propane — often referred to as autogas — reduces carbon dioxide emissions from truck fleets and also improves vehicle performance, according to Tami Wagner of Palmetto Gas. Wagner is autogas business development manager with the company. “The benefits of autogas result from the fact that it’s 105 percent octane, which means it has less carbon and is very clean and doesn’t foul up your engine,” Wagner said. “Also, it’s very similar to racing fuel, which is 106 or 107

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SAFE re-elects 2, adds new member to board SAFE Federal Credit Union members returned two incumbent members to the board of directors and added one new member in its annual board election. Paul Holder and Kay Oldhouser Davis were re-elected, and Melinda Carr was newly elected to the board. Holder has been a board of directors member since 2005. He is a retired public relations representative for Farmers Telephone Co-op. and is active in local civic organizations. Davis has been on the board since 1998 and has served as chairwoman for several terms during that tenure. She is a retired University of South Carolina Sumter academic administrator and faculty member and is also active in local civic and charitable organizations. New board member Melinda Carr has served on the SAFE Supervisory Committee since 1995 and works as a physician’s assistant at Sumter Family Health Center. She is a medical service corps lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserve and served on active duty at Shaw Air Force Base from 1987 to 1991. Carr moves into the board of directors seat previously held by Helen Smith, who retired from the board this year after 14 years of service.

Man faces 14 counts of child exploitation On Friday, investigators with the office of South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson arrested Jaron Dewayne McKarns, of Sumter, who now faces 14 counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor. According to a news release from the attorney general’s office, investigators said that McKarns, 24, of 1600 Kolb Road, allegedly distributed child pornography via the internet. He faces a maximum of 10 years imprisonment for each count. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Air Force Office of Special Investigations and Homeland Security Investigations — all members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force — assisted with the arrest. This case will be prosecuted by the attorney general’s office.

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Katlyn Hinton, Lindsey Byerly, Gary Nelson and Shea Skorusa are some of the Sumter area athletic trainers who work closely with Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center in Sumter and local athletes on and off the field.

Behind the scenes assistants indispensable to keeping players healthy BY KATIE GEER Palmetto Health Tuomey Athletes may star in the game, but athletic trainers play a vital role in keeping a team healthy and on the field. If an injury does occur, however, athletic trainers are the first line of care for the player. “Athletic trainers work alongside physicians to provide on-the-field coverage,” said Ty Collier, who has a doctorate in physical therapy and manages Rehab Services at Palmetto Health Tuomey. “ATs are trained to manage acute fractures, concussions and spinal injuries, just to name a few diagnoses.” The trainers work in high school and collegiate athletics, the military, industrial settings, physical therapy clinics and with performing arts groups. Athletic trainers are certified health care professionals who work with physicians to provide preventive services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions in the field of sports medicine. “Oftentimes, we are the first to see their injuries and determine what treatments are needed and if they need to be referred to one of the many physicians associated with the Palmetto Health system,” said Gary Nelson, a trainer who works for Sumter High School. “The importance of having an

athletic trainer on site is that he or she is critical in determining the health and well-being of the student athlete. We see these athletes throughout the day for treatment and rehabilitation.” Since the trainers work with the players every day, they know what is or is not normal behavior for the athlete. For example, that knowledge could make spotting a concussion easier and faster in a player and offer key insight in knowing if player should reenter the game after a rough hit. According to the National Athletic Trainers Association, an estimated 3.8 million concussions occur each year because of sport and physical activity. Athletic trainers have concussion training, and the presence of a trainer on the field increases the chances of a concussion being diagnosed, which is critical in avoiding long-term injury and the risk of permanent brain damage. Collier said the athletic trainer’s role is different from that of a physical therapist who may sometimes treat athletes. After an injury, athletic trainers will assess and offer a course of treatment, if appropriate. For more serious or long-term injuries, the trainer will send the athlete to a physical therapist, who will work to heal the injured anatomy of the player. Once that is complete, the player will be released back into the care of the athletic trainer to start sport-specific therapy.

“For example, if a pitcher for a baseball team injures his shoulder beyond a sprain that could be treated with rest and easy workouts, a physical therapist would take over to treat the injury, to reduce inflammation,” explains Collier. “Then the player would work with the athletic trainer to rebuild throwing muscle and skill.” This skill-specific rehabilitation makes athletic trainers important to the future success of the athlete by ensuring proper technique through the healing process. “They are really indispensable when it comes to the overall health of a player,” said Collier. Nelson says that having an athletic trainer on the sidelines brings an added amount of safety to the field. “I know our coaches, parents and athletes really appreciate what we do to take care of all their injuries, treatments and rehabilitation,” Nelson said. Palmetto Health Tuomey’s athletic trainers contract with local sports teams throughout the year to ensure the safety of players. During football season, Tuomey hosts “Black and Blue” clinics on Saturday mornings for student athletes from USC Sumter, the Sumter School District, Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter Academy. During these clinics, the trainers, a doctor or a physician’s assistant and a radiology technician are present for acute assessments of injuries.

County council approves budget amendment for purchases BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Sumter County Council approved third and final reading of an ordinance to amend the county budget to account for the purchase of a fire rescue truck and an irrigation system for Crystal Lakes Golf Course during its regular meeting on Tuesday. The projected cost for the truck, which will be equipped with stan-

dard emergency tools, is $25,000. The truck will be purchased from the City of Sumter and will most likely be assigned to Dabbs Rural Fire Station to assist with incidents on Interstate 95. The irrigation system is anticipated to cost $88,000, including installation, and will replace the existing irrigation system at the front nine holes of the golf course. Also, county council approved second reading of a request to rezone 6

acres in the 3900 block of Cody Road where two houses already exist from conservation preservation to agricultural conservation. Sumter City-County Planning Department Director George McGregor said the applicant intends to subdivide the land into one lot with 5 acres and one lot with 1 acre. The applicant told council that one of the houses will be included on the 1-acre lot and the other included on the 5-acre lot.

In other news, county council: • Deferred action on a resolution to lease equipment to maintain Crystal Lakes Golf Course; and • Approved a proclamation declaring April Fair Housing Month in the county during its meeting on Tuesday. Fair Housing Month is celebrated nationally in recognition of the Fair Housing Act passed in 1968 which protects residents throughout the country from housing discrimination.

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Trump vows to step up efforts to combat drug addiction WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump is vowing to step up efforts to combat the nation’s addiction crisis. Trump convened an emotional roundtable Wednesday attended by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, members of his cabinet, law enforcement chiefs and recovering addicts. It was the first public event tied to the launch of a new addiction commission that Trump asked Christie, a longtime friend and formal rival, to chair. Trump listened intently as attendees shared their harrowing stories about addiction and recovery. He told a woman who lost her son to an overdose that he did not die in vain. Christie, who has made the issue of addiction a centerpiece of his own administration, chaired Trump’s presidential transition team before he was unceremoniously replaced by incoming Vice President Mike Pence. Christie spoke extensively about the issue during his own presidential bid and has dedicated his final year in office to addressing the drug crisis. Last month, he signed legislation that limits first-time opioid prescriptions to five days’ worth of drugs and requires state-regulated health insurers to cover at least six

POLICE BLOTTER STOLEN PROPERTY A 2012 Toyota Camry valued at $25,000 was reportedly stolen while parked at a residence in the 200 block of Lesesne Drive between 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday. Two large flat-screen TVs valued at $1,600 and two small flat-screen TVs valued at $400 were reportedly stolen from a storage unit facility in the 1100 block of North Guignard Drive between Jan. 17 and March 26. A silver .357-caliber Rossi handgun with a black handle valued at $350 was reportedly stolen from an apartment unit in 300 block of Coachman Drive on Saturday. DAMAGED PROPERTY Approximately $1,000 in damage was caused to a black 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis when the front and rear passenger tires were slashed while parked at a motor inn in the 400 block of North Main Street between 10 p.m. on March 23 and 7:15 a.m. on March 24. Approximately $2,800 in damage was caused to a 2017 Chrysler Challenger when the exterior of the vehicle was scratched and all four tires were flattened while it was parked at an apartment building in the 700 block of Coachman Drive between 1 and 8:15 a.m. on Friday.

months of substance abuse treatment. Christie told The Associated Press earlier Wednesday that he has “no interest in having a permanent role” in the Trump administration at this time, but that the president asked him to spearhead efforts to combat opioid and drug abuse as he completes his term as governor. “He asked me to help with this, and I’m going to,” Christie said. “It’s an issue that I care about a lot in New Jersey and for the country and so the president asked me to do this, and I was happy to.” Christie has been friends with Trump for years and has been working behind the scenes with the White House on the issue for months, discussing it with aides including Kellyanne Conway, a fellow New Jersey native, and the president. The commission is being rolled out as part of a new office led by Trump’s son-in-law and top adviser Jared Kushner, whose father Christie prosecuted in his former role as U.S. attorney. Christie, who had lunch with Kushner Tuesday as part of his discussions about the administration’s policy, downplayed reports of tensions between the two. “It was great,” Christie said. “We are talking about the opi-

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President Trump speaks Wednesday during an opioid and drug abuse listening session with, from left, former New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. oid issue because it’s one of the things that’s going to be overseen out of his department, and so we had a good lunch and a good opportunity to lay out what we need to do and what our goals are.” Christie’s history with drug policy dates to his first elected position in county government more than 20 years ago. The issue became personal more than a decade later, when one of Christie’s best friends from law school developed an addiction to prescription drugs and died of an overdose in a New Jersey motel.

Christie’s position leading the commission is a volunteer one, and he has long maintained that he plans to complete his term as governor before moving to the private sector. Nonetheless, people close to him say that he is open to potentially joining the administration once his term ends. Christie’s last visit to the White House stoked speculation. After he and his wife, Mary Pat, had lunch with Trump in February, Christie was bombarded with questions at home about his intentions.

“Let me be very clear, we did not get into any discussion of me joining the current administration in some type of drug abuse role, some type of czar or God forbid surgeon general,” he said then. The focus on the drug issue also gives Christie a chance to try to move past negative headlines that have helped fuel his unpopularity in New Jersey. As Christie is appearing at the White House, two former aides are being sentenced for their roles in the 2013 George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal. Bill Baroni was sentenced to two years in prison Wednesday, while codefendant Bridget Kelly was awaiting sentencing after they were convicted last November on counts including wire fraud, conspiracy and misusing the bridge for improper purposes. The scandal derailed Christie’s presidential aspirations and may have cost him a chance to be then-GOP nominee Trump’s running mate — a role Christie openly courted. He was later named chair of Trump’s transition effort, but was booted after Trump won the election due to internal disagreements about the transition’s direction. Several of Christie’s former aides now work in the Trump administration.

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Despite tensions, evangelical churches booming in Cuba HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro’s government sent the Rev. Juan Francisco Naranjo to two years of work camp in the 1960s for preaching the Gospel in a Cuba where atheism was law and the faithful were viewed as suspect. For years, Naranjo’s church was almost abandoned, with just a handful of people daring to attend services. Naranjo died in 2000 but on a recent Sunday, his William Carey Baptist Church was packed and noisy. Government doctors treated disabled children at a clinic inside. A Bible study group discussed Scripture in one corner of the building before a service attended by 200 of the faithful. “In the 1960s, the few brothers and sisters who came here had to hide their Bibles in brown-paper covers,” said Esther Zulueta, a 57-year-old doctor. “It’s night and day.” Trump administration officials have repeatedly said religious freedom is one of the key demands they will make of Cuba when they finish reviewing former President Obama’s opening with the island. The administration has never been more specific, but outside groups have accused Cuba of systematically repressing the island’s growing ranks of evangelicals and other Protestants with acts, including the seizure of hundreds of churches across the island, followed by the demolition of many.

An Associated Press examination has found a more complicated picture. Pastors and worshippers say Cuba is in the middle of a boom in evangelical worship, with tens of thousands of Cubans worshipping unmolested across the island each week. While the government now recognizes freedom of religion, it doesn’t grant the right to build churches or other religious structures. It has demolished a handful of churches in recent years, but allowed their members to continue meeting in makeshift home sanctuaries. And like the Roman Catholic Church, the island’s dominant denomination, evangelical churches have begun providing social services once monopolized by the Communist government. “There’s a revival of these churches, of the most diverse denominations in the country, and all of them are growing, not just in the number of members but in their capacity to lead and act in society,” said Presbyterian pastor Joel Ortega Dopica, president of Council of Churches of Cuba, an officially recognized association of 32 Protestant denominations. “There is religious freedom in Cuba.” MORE TO THE STORY Read on at www.theitem.com.

CHURCH NEWS Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Lynam Road, announces: * Saturday — Banquet at 5 p.m. at the Lincoln High School gym, Council Street. The Rev. Joseph Postell, presiding elder for the Lancaster District, will speak. Antioch United Methodist Church, 4040 Dubose Siding Road, announces: * Sunday — Annual adult ministry “Pack the Pew” Spring Jubilee at 4 p.m. Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Lenten studies for youth age 5 through 17 will be held at 9 a.m. each Sunday through Easter, April 16. Calvary Baptist Church, 495 Calvary Church Road, Bishopville, announces: * Saturday — Gospel singing at 6 p.m. featuring God’s Tool Box. Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, announces: * Sunday, April 16 — Sunrise service at 6 a.m. Youth Easter recitals at 4 p.m. * Sunday, April 23 — The 98th anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces: * Sunday, April 16 — The 22nd pastoral anniversary of Pastor James L. Clark and Alethia Clark will be celebrated at 4 p.m. The Rev. Roosevelt McFadden Jr., pastor of Pearson Chapel Church, Manning, will speak. Community Church of Praise, 562 S. Pike Road, announces: * Thursday-Friday, April 6-7 — Revival at 7:30 p.m. each night. Bishop Sylvester Francis will speak. Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Friday, April 7 — Gospel concert at 7 p.m. featuring Dixie Melody Boys. A love offering will be received. Dalzell United Methodist Church, 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday — The men of the church will host their barbecue fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plates are $7 each and consist of barbecue pork, hash, rice, green beans, coleslaw and pound cake. Eat in or take out. * Wednesday, April 5 — Dinner in the fellowship hall. Plates are $8 each. Program presented by the Sumter Harp Ensemble. * Saturday, April 22 — Golf tournament at Crystal Lakes with 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $50 per person / $200 per team. Call (803) 469-0160 to leave a message and your call will be returned. * Saturday, April 29 — Annual

Relay for Life yard sale at 7:30 a.m. in the education building. Currently accepting donations of yard sale items. Call Barbara at (803) 565-1602. * Sunday, April 30 — Pie in the face contest to benefit Relay for Life during adult Sunday school. Fellowship Outreach Ministries, 1891 Florence Highway, announces: * Today-Friday — A 44-year appreciation service for Pastor and Apostle Virnetta Evans at 7:30 nightly. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike East, announces: * Sunday, April 9 — The 12th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Hill will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Pastor Shiela B. Neal will speak in the morning. Pastor Larry W. Barnes will speak during the afternoon. * Saturday, April 15 — Chinese auction at 3 p.m. Gethsemane Apostolic Church, U.S. 76, Lynchburg, announces: * The Gethsemane Youth Ministry announces the launch of the Mary Alice Montgomery Scholarship fund. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 30. Email gacyouthboard@gmail.colm to request an application and to find out the criteria. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Holy communion will be observed after the 10:15 a.m. worship service. * Sunday, April 9 — Woman’s Day will be observed during 10:15 a.m. worship service. * Sunday, April 16 — Joint sunrise service at High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell. Pastor Donald Amis will speak. Also, Easter service/program with Sunday school starting at 8:30 a.m. Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday, April 8 — Knitting Hearts will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Dr. Peter and Joy Wyns from Rock Hill will speak. All ladies are invited. A love offering will be received. Visit knittingheartsministry. wordpress.com . Liberty Hill AME Church, 2310 Liberty Hill Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday, April 9 — Gospel program at 3:30 p.m. sponsored by the Hospitality Ministry. Various groups and choirs will provide music. Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Sunday — Stewardess / Pulpit Aide Ministry will meet at 10 a.m. * Sunday, April 9 — The 124th church anniversary will be celebrated at 10 a.m. * Sunday, April 16 — Easter

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n the Disney movie “The Lion King,” Rafiki was a wise Baboon and trusted adviser to Simba’s father, Mufasa, before his tragic death. Later in the movie, Rafiki finds adult lion Simba hiding out in the wilderness. Rafiki, knowing that Simba must return to care for their tribe, shares many wise thoughts with the young lion king. One of my favorite wise quotes from Rafiki is “it does not matter, it is in the past.” Basically, Rafiki was saying, “Bad things happen, learn what you can and keep moving forward.” The Apostle Paul had a similar thought when writing to the Corinthians. He said, “Love keeps no record of wrongs.” When we truly love, we do not continue to bring up items from the past regarding hurt we have experienced. Many would agree it is a myth to ask someone to forgive and forget. We must make a commitment not to continuously bring up topics of past pain. I once heard it said, “nurse a grudge, and it never gets any better.” The longer we hold on to past hurts the worse they get. Holding on to and nursing grudges only adds more bricks to the wall of separation. Questions to seriously consider are: Has holding on to past wrongs helped or hurt the relationship? And, what state of mind do I remain in by keeping record of wrongs? In Colossians 3:13, the following

Sunrise services at 6 a.m. The Rev. Shirley McKnight, pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church, will speak. Asbury United Methodist Choir will provide music. Easter services schedule as follows: 8:30 a.m. church school and 9:15 a.m. worship. Youth Easter program with recitations by youth and Sunbeam choirs. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday — Minister Henry Felder will speak at 6 p.m. * Thursday, April 6 — Festival on the Avenue “Living Museum” will be held at 7 p.m. in the Mount Zion Enrichment Center. * Sunday, April 9 — Woman’s Day and the Woman’s Ministry anniversary will be recognized during the 10:45 a.m. service. Councilwoman Vivian FlemingMcGhaney will speak. One Sumter Community will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, April 16 — Joint Sunrise service with Salem Missionary Baptist Church to be held at 6 a.m. at Mount Zion MBC. Dr. Cartrell Woods, pastor of Salem MBC, will speak. Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 130 Loring Mill Road, announces: * Saturday — United Methodist Men prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. The Rev. James C. Lane will speak. * Sunday, April 9 — United Methodist Women spring program at 4 p.m. Minister Roneika China Jennette will speak. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., announces: * Sunday, April 9 — The pastor’s 19th anniversary will be celebrated at 10 a.m. The Rev. James Jamison will speak. * Wednesday-Thursday, April 12-13 — Holy Week services at 7 p.m. each night. Minister Jason Wright will speak on Wednesday and the Rev. Hazel Charles will speak on Thursday. Communion will be observed on Thursday. * Sunday, April 16 — Easter program at 10 a.m. * Saturday, April 22 — Church

charge is given: “Bear with each other, and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” These words chalFamily Encouragement lenge us to forgive people we hold a RICHARD grudge against, but HOLMES more importantly, we should forgive them as Christ has forgiven us. Christ gave his life to forgive us for all the sins we have committed. If we truly love others, we will forgive to the point that we stop bringing up past hurts. Today, may we show true love by not keeping a record of wrongs. Next week we will review how love does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth. Family Encouragement Corner is a weekly inspirational thought from Richard Holmes. Holmes serves as a chaplain at Shaw Air Force Base. The opinions expressed in this article do not express the views of Shaw Air Force Base or the United States Air Force. For more information regarding Family Encouragement Corner or to offer your suggestions or comments please feel free to email familyencouragement2016@gmail.com.

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St. Paul United Methodist Church in Elliott, will speak at 7 p.m. contemporary worship service.

New Fellowship Covenant Ministries, 316 W. Liberty St., announces: * Saturday, April 8 — Clothes giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon. Free snacks will be given out also.

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Saturday, July 8 — The play “Love Never Fails” will be presented at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the play will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Call Azalee Williams-Kinard at (803) 236-6451 for tickets.

New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 W. Oakland Ave., announces: * Saturday, April 8 — Glow in the dark Easter egg grab from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for children age preschool to fifth grade. There will also be carnival games and light refreshments. Visit Facebook.com / New Salem Sumter. * Monday-Friday, June 19-23 — Hero Central Vacation Bible School for children in grades 4K through fifth grade from 9 a.m. to noon daily. Pinewood Baptist Church, 10 E. Fulton St., Pinewood, announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, April 5 — Spring Bible Conference will be held at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday and 7 nightly Monday-Wednesday. Dr. Albert Allen of First Baptist Church of Newberry will speak. Music will be provided by Julie Daniel, Sherri Hendricks, Sonny Jones, Amanda Jenkinson and Martha Jenkinson. Dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. in the church fellowship hall Monday-Wednesday. Special musical guests will perform nightly, and a nursery will be provided for all services. For information or to make reservations for dinner, contact the church office at (803) 452-5373 or visit the website at www.pinewoodbaptist.org . Seacoast Church — Manning Campus, 201 N. Church St., Manning, announces: * Sunday, April 16 — Easter services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. St. James United Methodist Church, 720 Broad St., announces: * Wednesday, April 5 — The Rev. Lee M. Johnson, pastor of

St. Paul AME Church, 835 Plowden Mill Road, announces: * Sunday, April 9 — The 140th anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dr. James S. Cooper, presiding elder of the Northeast Conference Sumter District, will speak. Summerton Southern Methodist Church, 1107 Felton Road, Summerton, announces: * Saturday, April 8 — Annual barbecue chicken supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $8 per plate. Cafeteria style or take out. Walker Avenue Church of God, 100 Walker Ave., announces: * Sunday, April 9 — Annual CWC Women’s Day program at 4 p.m. Minister Tomeka Addison, of Brockington Street Church of God of Timmonsville, will speak. Walker’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 99 Walter Ave., announces: * Saturday, April 8 — Gospel singing at 6 p.m. featuring Burning Bridges, Cindy Ward and Pastor Nat and Carleen Brown. A love offering will be received. Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2225 Conyers Road, Paxville community, Manning, announces: * Sunday, April 9 — The 16th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Clifford Gaymon will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Randolph Brown will speak.

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of the argument. Regardless of the actual details of the situation, it was clear the description of churchgoer Faith Matters would be the JAMIE H. one that suffered. WILSON It’s often misunderstood, the idea of the regular church attendee. We are not perfect, yet we follow One who is. We uphold high standards, even if we never reach them. We claim grace, but we aren’t always the best purveyors of it. Then again, sometimes it isn’t our fault. Mark 13:13 says that sometimes people will hate us simply because we claim the one true God. Simply put, some people will dislike you because of their incorrect assumptions about what it means to be a Christian, some will dislike you because they find faith unpalatable, and some will dislike you because you act poorly. So why mention these possibilities? Our aim as believers should be to please our Heavenly Father. It’s then that the critics’ comments won’t matter, and our behavior will spring

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‘Church-y’ people should exemplify faith s he a church-y guy?” “Yes, and he has had it out for us from the beginning,” came the response. It was the conversation I happened to overhear this past week at a local shop that was having trouble with a local official who, according to the perception of these shop owners, had been acting unfairly in favor of a rival shop. I cringed. As a self-proclaimed church-y person, I hate when the label comes saddled with the notion that church people are anything but upstanding in their professional careers. The reality of life is that not all church-y people are exemplary in their behavior. Many are, but many aren’t, which only bolsters the argument that mere church attendance isn’t enough to distinguish one from those who don’t profess faith. In the spirit of full disclosure, I don’t know the gentleman they were referring to; but from the context, I deduced that they thought this official had a specific prejudice against them because among other things, they sold alcoholic beverages. Again, I don’t know the situation; I only heard this side

from life dedicated to our faith. Since I began this story with a local official, I’ll end it with one. For a few years, I worked in local government and had the pleasure of working with many of our officials, most of which were kind and hard-working individuals. What stood out to me were those who professed to be believers. I knew this information because they had told me but in some cases because of their actions. One official always impressed me with the way he handled complicated or tense situations. Those he supervised seemed to respect him. I can’t help but assume that’s because he regularly practiced grace and humility. I know where that demeanor came from: his faith. How you act in your personal life is important, but how you present yourself in your profession is just as important. We don’t get a pass when we step into the working world. Let the faith that you personally profess be what makes you a great worker. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” (Colossians 3:23, NIV)

In the Disney movie “The Lion King,” Rafiki was a wise Baboon and trusted adviser to Simba’s father, Mufasa, before his tragic death. Later in the movie, Rafiki finds adult lion Simba hiding

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Pope Francis, white figure at right, walks out of Milan’s Duomo Cathedral after meeting members of the Catholic church as part of his pastoral visit to Monza and Milan, Italy’s secondlargest city, on Saturday. Pope Francis began his one-day visit Saturday to the world’s largest diocese, which included a stop at the city’s main prison as well as a blessing at the Gothic-era cathedral.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm

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aving someone to admire and look up to is important. We need heroes! Many of us still remember a teacher, a friend, a neighbor or a national figure whose actions influenced our lives in some way. When we are coping with life’s challenges, we need a hero we can trust who sets a steadfast and wise example. Jesus of Nazareth was a source of steadfast strength for His disciples and all those He came in contact with. He cared for this world and loved and forgave everyone, no matter what his or her actions. Learn more about this hero at your chosen house of worship each week. Psalm 25

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

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

Interdenominational Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

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

Methodist - United Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 David W. Day, Pastor Sunday School 9:15 am Worship Service 10:30 am www.aldersgatesumter.org Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.yourbethel.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am trinityumcsumter.org

Non-Denominational The Rock Church of Sumter 365 N. Saint Paul Church Rd., Sumter 803-494-7625 (ROCK) Pastor Gwendolyn Credle Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Calvary Bible Church 770 N. Wise Dr., Sumter 803-774-2341 Pastor Richard Harris Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 PM Christ Community Church(CCC) 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter www.cccsumter.com 803-905-7850 Sunday Worship 10:00 am

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First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Greater St. Paul Church 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Founder Bishop W.T. English Sunday School - 10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship - 11:30 am Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm Sumter Bible Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church 230 Alice Dr., Sumter • 803-773-7235 Pastor Stuart Mizelle Sunday School 9:15 am Worship Service 10:30 am

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

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

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

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Westinghouse filing casts shadow Parent company of V.C. Summer nuclear plant has Santee Cooper, SCANA studying options BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, the lead contractor for the construction of the V.C. Summer nuclear plant in Jenkinsville filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday. The troubled nuclear project is co-owned by South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. and Santee Cooper Electric Cooperative. Santee Cooper is responsible for 45 percent of the cost of the V.C. Summer plant, while SCE&G’s parent company, SCANA Corp., is paying the other 55 percent. SCANA has said it has a plan to

complete the project, with or without Westinghouse and its parent company Toshiba. Clarendon County Administrator David Epperson said he does not expect the turmoil surrounding the nuclear plant project to immediately affect utility rates for electric users in Clarendon County. “They (Santee Cooper) don’t have direct sales in Clarendon County,” Epperson said. Customers in Clarendon County get their power mostly from Black River Electric Cooperative, Santee Electric Cooperative and Duke Energy Progress, he said. Adrel Langley, manager of commu-

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ith our busy lifestyles these days, it’s important to be able to make quick and healthy meals. Keeping a few basic foods on hand is the key to eating healthy meals during an emergency or when you’re in a hurry.

PANTRY FOODS Canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, Nancy dried beans, Harrison canned beans, RETIRED fruits canned CLEMSON in juice, canned low-soEXTENSION dium chicken AGENT broth and cornstarch are a few of the foods to keep on the pantry shelf. Bottled fruit juices and canned juice concentrates keep well for long periods. Canned tuna, chicken and salmon are nutritious protein foods to keep on the shelf. Honey, herbs and spices, onions, vinegar and sauces such as barbecue and spaghetti sauce, will add flavoring to meals. Some grain foods to keep on hand are pasta, white and whole wheat flour, pancake mix, pizza mix and whole grain crackers.

QUICK MEALS In a hurry? Use low-fat Italian salad dressing as a marinade for meat. Sprinkle vegetables with balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar for added zip. For a quick side dish of Spanish rice, stir salsa into prepared rice. Salsa added to bagged lettuce will make a quick salad. For an easy main dish, brown chicken breasts in a small amount of oil, then simmer until done in equal parts of apple juice low-sodium broth, with one teaspoon each of added rosemary and thyme. With a little help from your pantry, you can fix a healthy meal in record time.

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Marques Devontrell Kennedy, 24, 2009 Holladay Road, Manning, was arrested Monday, March 21, for resisting arrest.

LARCENY A 32-foot TimberLodge RV camper was stolen from the 1000 block of Durant Lane, Manning, between Monday, March 20, and Saturday, March 25. The RV was valued at $10,000. A 2007 Clubcar golf cart was reported stolen from the 1700 block of Clubhouse Road, Summerton, Tuesday, March 21. Also missing was a battery charger. Missing items were valued at $4,400. A 2015 Honda four-wheeler was reported stolen from the 8000 block of the Greeleyville Highway Saturday, March 18. The fourwheeler was valued at $1,500. Fishing equipment, a battery and a cooler were reported

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Sidney Gibbons, 47, 1121 Whistle Stop Lane, Alcolu, was arrested for forgery, possession of stolen goods, disorderly conduct and providing false information to police on Tuesday, March 22. Allen Germaine Brockington, 27, 2815 Mallard Road, Manning, was arrested Tuesday, March 22, for drug/narcotic violation, failure to stop for blue lights and hit and run with property damage. Detrell Vonte Mattews, 35, 541 Hanna Road, Kingstree, was arrested for simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and disobeying a lawful order of police on Thursday, March 23, after allegedly fleeing a roadway safety checkpoint on Boyce Street.

continued economic health of South Carolina, which in turn is a vital concern of our members. We believe it is very important that the nuclear units be completed within the new cost limits negotiated last year.” “We continue to monitor the situation with Westinghouse and Toshiba, and we are preparing for a variety of possible outcomes,” SCANA spokeswoman Rhonda O’Banion said Monday. “At this time, we will not be commenting publicly regarding the details of those preparations.” According to a statement available

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April is the month for festivals in Clarendon County, with the Puddin Swamp Festival in Turbeville set for April 6-8 and the Clarendon Striped Bass Festival in Manning on April 21 and 22. At last year’s Puddin Swamp Festival, Rylee Beasley, 10, Claire Beasley, 3, and Brayden Gott, 8, show off their octopus headgear. For more on the Puddin Swamp Festival, see next week’s Clarendon Sun.

missing from a boat in the 2400 block of Belser Road, Summerton, on Tuesday, March 14. Missing items were valued at $2,000.

BURGLARY A report of a suspicious person resulted in the arrest of Jason Leonard Dubose, 1070 Pearson Lane, Sumter, Sunday, March 26. A neighbor reported seeing a subject walking around with a flashlight. When law enforcement arrived, they reported finding various stolen items including checks and rugs wrapped in plastic in the trunk of the suspect’s vehicle. Stolen property was valued at $500. A burglary was reported at Randolh Landing Way, Manning, Sunday, March 26. Complainant said she found the rear window of her camper broken out and several items were missing. The missing items were valued at $770.

A burglary was reported Wednesday, March 22, in the 1400 block of House Road, Summerton. Complainant said someone broke into her house and took several items of jewelry and a jug full of loose change. Missing items were valued at $1,201. A burglary was reported in the 2600 block of Raccoon Road, Manning, Tuesday, March 15. Reported missing from an unoccupied building were tools and a transmission. Missing items were valued at $250. A burglary was reported in the 13000 block of Highway 260, Manning, Monday, March 13. Complainant said someone came into a business and took $300 cash and three bottles of liquor. A screen on a side window was torn and the window was unlocked, according to the police report. Missing items were valued at $390.

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ClarendonSun Sun CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs. Tonya S. Revill; , C/A No. 2016CP1400309, The following property will be sold on April 3, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the Clarendon County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated on that certain plat prepared by J. B. Floyd, Surveyor, dated February 10, 1939, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Clarendon County in Plat Book 10, Page 11. Aforesaid plat is incorporated herein by reference pursuant to §30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. Derivation: Deed Book 875 at Page 45

233 N Church St, Manning, SC 29102 187-01-01-014 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, CLARENDON 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 4.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Clarendon County Clerk of Court at C/A #2016CP1400309. 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. William Geddings, Jr. Special Referee for Clarendon County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016487-00285 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

SPECIAL REFEREE NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-14-00322 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Renardo Richardson; et al., I, the undersigned William T. Geddings, Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM, at the County Courthouse, 3 West Kiett Street, Manning, SC 29102, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, being and situated in School District No. 2 of Clarendon County, South Carolina, containing 1.00 acre on a Plat prepared by Robert G. Mathis Land Surveying for Willie and Hester Richardson dated February 13, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Clarendon County on April 16, 2004 In Book S51, at page 477. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat as Follows: On the North by lands of Willie and Hester Richardson and measuring thereon 308.91 feet; on the East by Sullivan Drive and measuring thereon 198.91 feet; on the South by lands of Johnny Lee Hilton and Mary L. Robinson and measuring 235.03 feet; and on the West by lands of Genevine C. Palmer et. al. and measuring 166.38 feet. All said measurements a little more or less and all as will more fully appear by reference to the above mentioned revised plat.

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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 Special Referee'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 5.000% 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. 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. William T. Geddings Special Referee for Clarendon County

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2016-CP-14-00009 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsAzalee W. Kinard aka Azalee Williams Ridgeway nka Azalee Williams-Kinard; Essie Oliver aka Essie M. Coard (deceased); Anita Fielder, Michael Fielder, and Greshawn O., a minor, Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Essie Oliver aka Essie M. Coard (deceased), their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all Unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any Unknown 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, persons under a Disability or persons incarcerated, being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Azalee W. Kinard aka Azalee Williams Ridgeway nka Azalee Williams-Kinard; Essie Oliver aka Essie M. Coard (deceased); Anita Fielder, Michael Fielder, and Greshawn O., a minor, Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Essie Oliver aka Essie M. Coard (deceased), their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, I, Frances Ricci Land Welch, as Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on April 3, 2017, at 11:00 am, at the Clarendon County Courthouse, 3 West Keitt St, Manning, SC 29102, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, said property being designated as Lot No. 22 on that plat of St. Marks Road subdivision,

This being the identical property conveyed to Essie Oliver by deed of Azalee Williams Ridgeway n/k/a Azalee Williams-Kinard, dated April 1, 2005 and recorded April 20, 2005 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Deed Book A569 at Page 93. TMS #: 053-00-01-089-00 Mobile Home: CWP009895TN

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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the 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 last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Special Referee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former 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.

Frances Ricci Land Welch Special Referee for Clarendon County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, IV, Esquire Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2015-CP-14-00596 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON U.S. Bank, N.A. as trustee for Home Improvement and Home Equity Loan Trust 1998-B Plaintiff, -vsEstate of Sidney Miles, by and through its Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown; Ethel Mae Miles, Individually and as Heir-at-Law of Sidney Miles; Wachovia Bank of South Carolina, N.A. n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, NA; and GE Capital Mortgage Services, Inc. and all Unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any Unknown 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, persons under a Disability or persons incarcerated, being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A. as trustee for Home Improvement and Home Equity Loan Trust 1998-B vs. Estate of Sidney Miles, by and through its Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown; Ethel Mae Miles, Individually and as Heir-at-Law of Sidney Miles; Wachovia Bank of South Carolina, N.A. n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, NA; and GE Capital Mortgage Services, Inc.and all Unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any Unknown 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, persons under a Disability or persons incarcerated, being a class designated as Richard Roe, I, Frances Ricci Land Welch, as Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on April 3, 2017, at 11:00 am, at the Clarendon County Courthouse, 3 West Keitt St, Manning, SC 29102, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, lying, being and situate in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, containing 1.00 acre, more or less, and being designated as Tract "B", on that plat by H.F. Oliver, dated September 27, 1977, and recorded in plat book 546 at Page 274; said tract being bounded now or formerly as follows: on the north by lands of Ruth Mooring; on the east and south by other lands of Joseph Blanding and Dave Williams; and on the West by South Highway S-14-290. This being the identical property conveyed to Sidney Miles and Ethel Mae Miles by Deed from Joseph Blanding and David Williams recorded on November 4, 1977, in Book A-82 at Page 50.

Notice of Sale bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the 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 last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Special Referee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former 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. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 0.25% per annum. Frances Ricci Land Welch Special Referee for Clarendon County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

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

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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 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 Special Referee, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Special Referee will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter

Section 1, by R.G. Mathis Land Surveying, dated June 12, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Plat Book 44 at Page 193. Said lot being bounded, now or formerly, as follows: On the North by lands of Francis M. Rhame; on the South by lands of Jake B. Logan; on the East by Lot No. 21; and on the West by lands of Jake B. Logan.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.75% per annum.

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(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 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).

This is the same property conveyed to Renardo Richardson by Deed of Willie Richardson and Hester Richardson dated April16, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Clarendon County on April 16, 2004 in Book A530, at page 281.

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‘Amazing Race’ returns with a few wrinkles BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Perhaps travel and adventure are easier without baggage. “The Amazing Race” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) enters its 29th season with a few twists. Don’t go looking for pre-existing couples. All the contestants — including military veterans, police officers, beauty queens, marching band conductors and confident Wall Street-types — have arrived without partners. They will immediately embark on a challenge to determine who gets to pick teammates. Presumably, that means somebody is going to get picked last, taking “Amazing” back to the psychology of the grammar school playground. Once the adventurers are paired up, they will embark on the usual globe-spanning, from Los Angeles to Panama to Tanzania to Greece and beyond. In another twist, “Amazing” will air at 10 p.m., a departure for these kinds of reality competitions that are usually scheduled for an earlier, family-friendly hour. “Amazing” plugs a hole in the schedule normally filled by “Training Day,” since it moved to Saturday nights. Last week, CBS announced that 18 of its series had been renewed. Neither “Training” nor “Amazing” made that list. That doesn’t mean that they have been canceled, but that they have not been renewed yet. • Released only two years after the cult debut of “Twin Peaks,” the 1992 movie spinoff “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me” (8:30 p.m., Showcase) seemed to drive a nail in the franchise’s coffin. Critic Vincent Canby famously wrote, “It’s not the worst movie ever made; it just seems to be.” David Bowie co-stars. A “Twin Peaks” reboot debuts on Showtime on May 21. • “Impossible Engineering” (9 p.m., Science, TV-PG) returns for a third season that includes looks at the making of the International Space Station, the Tesla car factory and the expansion of the Panama Canal, among other feats.

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gans lit by florescent light on “Superstore” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG) * Behind beige walls on “The Great Indoors” (8:30 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Van hogs credit on “Powerless” (8:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * A period of adjustment on “Mom” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Fred’s crew departs on the eve of construction on “Riverdale” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * I want to be sedated on “Life in Pieces” (9:30 p.m., CBS, TV-PG).

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Contestants participate in their first task on the “We’re Coming For You, Phil!” 29th season premiere episode of “The Amazing Race,” airing at 10 p.m. today on CBS. p.m., Fox, TV-PG). • A colleague is stricken on “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • Will’s mentor suffers from a rare malady on “Chicago Med” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • Cupid crashes the party on “Kicking and Screaming” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Abby recalls events from her perspective on “Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • “North Woods Law: Game Warden Files” (9 p.m., Animal Planet, TV-14) premieres. • Kidnappers seize a tycoon’s brood on “The Blacklist: Redemption” (10 p.m., NBC, TV14). • Alice and Ben recalibrate on “The Catch” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • Snyder helps Helena take control on “Colony” (10 p.m., USA, TV-14). • Elvis and Sam promote “Blue Moon” on “Sun Records”

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CULT CHOICE Directed by Julie Dash, the independent 1991 period drama “Daughters of the Dust” (8 p.m., TCM) follows a Gullah family migrating from the Sea Islands to the mainland in 1902. This was the first film directed by a black woman to receive commercial theatrical release. It has been included in the Li-

brary of Congress’ National Film Registry. While Dash has made documentaries, commercials and TV movies, she has not been hired to make a “Hollywood” movie since “Dust.”

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End the filibuster’s power of obstruction

ASHINGTON — The Senate’s coming confirmation of Neil Gorsuch will improve the Supreme Court, and Democrats’ incontinent opposition to him will inadvertently improve the Senate — if Republicans are provoked to thoroughly reform the filibuster. If eight Democrats will not join the 52 Republicans in providing 60 votes to end debate and bring Gorsuch’s nomination to a vote, Republicans should go beyond extending to Supreme Court nominees the prohibition of filibusters concerning other judicial nominees. Senate rules should be changed to rectify a mistake made 47 years ago. There was no limit on Senate debate until adoption of the cloture rule empowering two-thirds of senators present and voting to limit debate. This occurred on March 8, 1917 — 29 days before Congress declared war on Germany — after a filibuster prevented a vote on a momentous matter, the Armed Ship Bill, which would have authorized President Woodrow Wilson to arm American merchant ships. (He armed them anyway.) In 1975, imposing cloture was made easier by requiring a vote of three-fifths of the entire Senate, a change the importance of which derived from what Majority Leader Mike Mansfield, D-Mont., did in 1970: He created the “twotrack” system whereby the Senate, by unanimous consent or the consent of the minority leader, can set aside a filibustered bill and move on to other matters. Hitherto, filibustering senators had to hold the floor, testing their stamina and inconveniencing everyone else to encourage the majority to compromise. In the 52 years after 1917, there were only 58 cloture motions filed; in the 46 years since 1970 there have been 1,700. Wisdom about the filibuster comes today from the other side of the Capitol, where House rules make filibustering impossible. Rep. Tom McClintock, a conservative California Republican, writing in Hillsdale College’s publication Imprimis, praises the Senate tradition that “a significant minority should be able to extend debate” in order to deepen deliberation. Post-1970 filibusters, however, are used to prevent debate. As McClintock says, “the mere threat of a filibuster suffices to kill a bill as the Senate shrugs and goes on to other business.” McClintock urges the Senate to make a “motion to proceed” to consideration of a bill undebatable and hence immune to filibustering: “Great debates should be had on great matters — but not great debates on whether to debate.” And he says the Senate should abandon the twotrack system. This would prevent the Senate from conducting other business during a filibuster but would require filibusterers to hold

the floor. As he says, it was this mutual inconvenience that, between 1917 and 1970, made filibusters rare and George productive of Will pressure for compromise to resolve the impasse. As a result of today’s Senate paralysis, McClintock says, “the atrophy of the legislative branch drives a corresponding hypertrophy of the executive branch.” The promiscuous use of faux filibusters — requiring 60 votes to proceed with consideration of, or votes on, ordinary legislation — blurs the implicit constitutional principle that extraordinary majorities are required only for extraordinary matters, such as proposing constitutional amendments, overriding vetoes and ratifying treaties. The trivialization of filibusters — no longer requiring them to be strenuous and disruptive events — has deprived them of dignity. Restoring them to what they were would affirm the principle that majoritarianism — simply counting numbers; government by adding machine — should be tempered by a reformed filibuster as a mechanism for measuring the intensity of a minority’s opposition to a majority position. The Constitution affirms the power of each house of Congress to “determine the rules of its proceedings,” so any Senate procedures are compatible with the Constitution’s text. But the practices made possible by the post-1970 rules have contributed to institutional disequilibrium, destabilizing the Constitution’s design by inciting a dangerous expansion of presidential power. Hence Georgetown law professor Randy Barnett and The Weekly Standard’s Jay Cost urge forbidding filibusters of appropriations bills: “Democrats have discovered that if they block individual appropriations bills, the entire operation of government will inevitably be rolled into an omnibus appropriations bill, and the majority must either accept it in toto or face a partial shutdown of the government. This maneuver has largely eliminated Congress’ ability to discipline the executive via line-item spending cuts.” Certainly the filibuster fits a non-majoritarian institution in which 585,501 Wyomingites have as much representation as do 39,250,017 Californians. Besides, filibusters delay but do not defeat political processes: Can anyone name anything that a majority of Americans have desired, strongly and protractedly, that has been denied to them because of a filibuster? George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. © 2017, Washington Post Writers Group

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The Ryancare rout — winning by losing?

id the Freedom Caucus just pull the Republican Party back off the ledge, before it jumped to its death? A case can be made for that. Before the American Health Care Act, aka ‘’Ryancare,’’ was pulled off the House floor Friday, it enjoyed the support -- of 17 percent of Americans. Had it passed, it faced an Antietam in the GOP Senate, and probable defeat. Had it survived there, to be signed by President Trump, it would have meant 14 million Americans losing their health insurance in 2018. First among the losers would have been white working-class folks who delivered the Rust Belt states to President Trump. ‘’Victory has a thousand fathers; defeat is an orphan,’’ said JFK. So, who are the losers here? First and foremost, Speaker Paul Ryan and House Republicans who, having voted 50 times over seven years to repeal Obamacare, we learned, had no consensus plan ready to replace it. Moreover, they put a bill on the floor many had not read, and for which they did not have the votes. More than a defeat, this was a humiliation. For the foreseeable future, a Republican Congress and president will coexist with a health care regime that both loathe but cannot together repeal and replace. Moreover, this defeat suggests that, given the ideological divide in the GOP, and the unanimous opposition of congressional Democrats, the most impressive GOP majorities since the 1920s may be impotent to enact any major complicated or complex legislation. Friday’s failure appears to be another milestone in the decline and fall of Congress, which the Constitution, in Article I, fairly anoints as our first branch of government. Through the last century, Congress has steadily surrendered its powers, with feeble resistance, to presi-

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dents, the Supreme Court, the Federal Reserve, the regulatory agencies, even the bureaucracy. The long retreat goes

on. Another truth was reconfirmed Friday. Once an entitlement program has been created with millions of beneficiaries, it becomes almost impossible to repeal. As Ronald Reagan said, ‘’A government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll ever see on this earth.’’ Nor did President Trump escape unscathed. Among the reasons he was elected was the popular belief, which carried him through scrapes that would have sunk other candidates, that, whatever his faults or failings, he was a doer, a man of action -- ‘’He gets things done!’’ To have failed on his first big presidential project has thus been an occasion of merriment for the boo-birds in the Beltway bleachers. Yet, still, Trump’s Saturday tweet -- ‘’Obamacare will explode and we will all get together and piece together a great healthcare plan … Do not worry!’’ — may prove prophetic. Now that ‘’Trumpcare’’ or ‘’Ryancare’’ is gone, the nation must live with Obamacare. A Democratic program from birth, it is visibly failing. And Democrats now own it again, as not one Democrat was there to help reform it. In the off-year election of 2018, they may be begging for Republican help in reforming the health care system. After what he sees as a wonderful win, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer now intends to block a Senate vote on Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court, and thus force Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to muster 60 votes to halt a Democratic filibuster. Should Schumer persist, Senate Republicans will exercise the ‘’nuclear option,’’

i.e., change the rules to allow debate to be cut off with 51 votes, and then elevate Gorsuch with their own slim majority. Why would Schumer squander his political capital by denying a quality candidate like Judge Gorsuch a vote? Does he also think that a collapsing Obamacare — even its backers believe is in need of corrective surgery — will be an asset for his imperiled colleagues in 2018? The last time Democrats headed down that Radical Road and nominated George McGovern, they lost 49 states. While the Republicans have sustained a defeat, this is not the end of the world. And there was an implied warning in the president’s Sunday tweet: ‘’Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned Parenthood & Ocare.’’ What Trump is explaining here is that, if Republican majorities in the House and Senate cannot or will not unite with his White House behind solutions on health care, taxes, infrastructure, border security, he will seek out moderate Democrats to get the work done. This humiliation of Obamacare reform may prove a watershed for the Trump presidency. What he is saying is simple and direct: I am a Republican president who wants to work with Republicans. But if they cannot or will not work with me, I will find another partner with whom to form coalitions to write the laws and enact the reforms America needs, because, in the last analysis, while party unity is desirable, the agenda I was elected to enact is critical. The health care defeat yet may prove to be another example of winning by losing. Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of the new book ‘’The Greatest Comeback: How Richard Nixon Rose From Defeat to Create the New Majority.’’ © 2017 creators.com

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FYI the award of the medal is All active duty, former or retired Marines are asked to at- required and, if possible, a School reunions, groups to join, of the recipient. photograph tend the Marine Corps volunteer Callmore Willie Washington at League monthlyopportunities meetings at and (720) 203-2112 for details 6 p.m. on the third Monday and assistance. of each month at the VFW on Gion Street. For details, Having cancer is hard. Finding call (803) 775-4555 or (803) help shouldn’t be. Free help 469-8723. for cancer patients from the American Cancer Society. Sumter High School Class of Transportation to treat1972 will hold its 45th class reunion July 14-16. For infor- ment, help for appearance related side effects of treatmation, visit SHS Class of ment, nutrition help, one1972 Reunion on Facebook on-one breast cancer supor email shs1972classport, free housing away reunion@gmail.com. from home during treatThe Palmetto Singles Club ment, help finding clinical meets from 7 to 10 p.m. on trials, someone to talk to — the first and third Friday of all free. Call (800) 227-2345. each month at the VFW on The Rembert Area Community Gion Street. Come dance Coalition (RACC) offers a sewith us. Call Sarah Shorter nior citizens program 10 a.m.at (803) 468-6874. noon each Monday and Mayewood High School Class Wednesday at 6785 Bradley of 1977 will hold its 40th class reunion during Memo- St. (behind community car wash), Rembert, SC 29128. rial Day weekend, May 2628. There will be a meet and Transportation is available. Call (803) 432-2001. greet reception on Friday, an “Evening of Elegance” on Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospice is in need of volunteers. A Saturday and worship serhospice volunteer applicavice on Sunday. All events tion can be found online at are scheduled to be held at www.palmettohealth.org/ the former Mayewood High School, currently Mayewood giving/volunteer-programs/ homecare-and-hospice volMiddle School. Call Lois unteers . Hospice volunDantzler-Durant at (703) teers are an integral part of 307-6342 for details. the Palmetto Health Tuomey The Single Parent Institute meets from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Hospice team. Medicare requires 5 percent of the total on the second Monday of patients care hours of all each month at the Birnie paid hospice employees be HOPE Center. Meetings are provided by volunteers. Volopen to teenage single parents, custodial and non-cus- unteers are needed for both direct patient care and adtodial single parents. You ministrative duties. If you are welcome to bring your can provide support, rechildren as the Single Parent Institute is for the entire spite, companionship, friendship, acts of kindness, family. Contact Dr. L. Quafile, answer the phone, do neck Walkes at (803) 2239408 or lqwalkes@sctechthi- data entry, or mailings to families, please consider sout.com. caring for one patient by The Rembert Area Community giving your time, talents, or Coalition offers an after school gifts of kindness. Call the program for students from Rev. B.J. Drayton at (803) kindergarten to sixth grade 773-4663. at the youth center in Rembert. Children receive assis- Make-A-Wish South Carolina is seeking volunteers to help tance with homework, school projects, etc. A nutri- make wishes come true for children across the state. tious snack is served daily. Bilingual volunteers are esThere is a small monthly pecially needed. Interest fee. Registrations are acwebinars are offered at 6:30 cepted 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 8455 p.m. on the second WednesCamden Highway, U.S. 521, day of each month. PreregRembert, in front of the car istration is required. Conwash. Call Dr. Juanita Brittact Brennan Brown at ton at (803) 432-2001. bbrown@sc.wish.org or Connected Warriors Inc. offers (864) 250-0702 extension 112 yoga therapy to service memto register or begin the apbers, veterans and their famiplication process. lies at no cost to participants from noon to 1 p.m. on Mon- The Sumter Combat Veterans days at Southern Bliss Yoga, Group holds weekly peer to peer meetings at 11 a.m. 600 Bultman Drive, number every Tuesday at the South 4. Call Melissa at (803) 468HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafay1658 or email southernblisette Drive. These meetings syoga@yahoo.com. are designed for veterans to The Purple Heart Chapter of help other veterans with Sumter is sponsoring a projPTSD, coping skills, claims, ect to have all Purple Heart benefits, therapeutic counmedal recipients inducted seling sponsored by the Cointo the National Purple lumbia VET Center at 11 Heart Hall of Honor located a.m. each Tuesday, and onein New York. An enrollment on-one counseling 9 a.m.-3 application must be comp.m. every other Wednespleted by the medal recipiday. Open to all area veterent or next of kin if the vetans. Call James Thomas at eran is deceased. Proof of (803) 765-9944.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take note of EUGENIA LAST what those around you are doing. Opportunity will be yours if you are willing to take progressive steps to reach your goals. Change can be good as long as your motives are honorable. Protect your personal information and reputation.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use unusual tactics to get what you want. Mix and match people, plans and skills to ensure that you reach your goals. Don’t feel the need to make changes based on other people’s appeals. Do what works best for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can stabilize your financial situation if you put together a plan that will help you lower your overhead. An opportunity to put a little cash into some long-term investments will ease your mind and your stress. Romance is highlighted. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s not what you say, it’s what you do that will count. Take an active role in making your life better and helping your community, peers and loved ones achieve positive goals. You can make a difference if you try. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t get angry, get moving. Bring about the changes necessary to protect your rights, position and your reputation. Travel and communication are featured along with moderation and balance. Keep the peace and avoid chaos. Love conquers all. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Travel, meetings and expressing your desires will all turn out well. Don’t hold back when you have so much to gain. Step into the spotlight and your allies will surround you. Don’t second-guess your abilities. Learn

as you go. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look for ways to improve your home, personal finances and the dynamics between you and those you deal with daily. Getting along with others will encourage good results and the chance to develop long-term relationships. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Set up appointments and meetings that will help you clarify your positions on certain issues that concern you. Being forthright will ensure that you earn the respect and support of others.

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Cloudy, a shower; not as warm

A shower or two, maybe thunder

Cloudy, a t-storm; breezy

Partly sunny

Mostly sunny

Showers and t-storms possible

75°

62°

83° / 54°

80° / 51°

81° / 56°

78° / 60°

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 70%

SE 8-16 mph

SSE 7-14 mph

SSW 10-20 mph

NW 6-12 mph

E 4-8 mph

SSE 8-16 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 63/58 Spartanburg 63/58

Greenville 66/58

Columbia 75/63

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 75/62

Aiken 75/61

ON THE COAST

Charleston 79/63

Today: A passing shower; turning cloudy in northern parts. High 69 to 79. Friday: Strong thunderstorms. High 73 to 82.

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

83° 57° 70° 44° 86° in 2012 27° in 2015

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

LAKE LEVELS Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.94 74.70 74.68 97.91

24-hr chg +0.03 +0.01 +0.08 -0.04

Sunrise 7:12 a.m. Moonrise 9:09 a.m.

RIVER STAGES 0.00" 1.47" 3.62" 7.05" 11.48" 11.04"

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

NATIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL CITIES

Today City Hi/Lo/W Atlanta 81/60/c Chicago 47/39/r Dallas 76/54/pc Detroit 45/40/r Houston 80/57/pc Los Angeles 75/54/s New Orleans 76/59/t New York 52/40/s Orlando 90/66/pc Philadelphia 55/42/s Phoenix 88/57/s San Francisco 65/51/pc Wash., DC 56/47/pc

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

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 74/54/t 45/34/r 87/61/s 54/38/r 86/65/s 73/52/s 82/63/s 44/37/r 87/63/t 48/43/r 72/51/s 69/54/s 61/50/r

Myrtle Beach 70/63

Manning 76/64

Today: Cooler with showers. Winds eastnortheast 4-8 mph. Friday: Morning showers, then afternoon sun. Wind west at 7-14 mph.

LOCAL ALMANAC

Florence 75/62

Bishopville 73/62

Today Hi/Lo/W 62/55/sh 81/60/sh 83/61/t 79/64/sh 63/57/s 79/63/sh 66/57/c 70/58/sh 75/63/sh 73/62/pc 59/49/pc 72/61/pc 74/60/c

First

Full

Last

New

Apr. 3

Apr. 11

Apr. 19

Apr. 26

TIDES

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 6.61 -0.06 19 3.55 -0.03 14 4.82 -0.21 14 2.03 -0.46 80 75.86 -0.24 24 5.45 +0.03

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 70/46/sh 75/51/t 83/52/c 83/58/c 71/57/r 81/57/t 75/49/t 75/53/t 82/54/t 80/53/t 71/53/r 77/54/t 80/54/t

Sunset 7:41 p.m. Moonset 10:46 p.m.

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Fri.

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 75/62/pc Gainesville 88/59/s Gastonia 64/59/sh Goldsboro 70/57/c Goose Creek 76/64/sh Greensboro 63/56/c Greenville 66/58/sh Hickory 62/56/c Hilton Head 74/65/pc Jacksonville, FL 88/61/s La Grange 82/60/c Macon 85/61/pc Marietta 81/58/c

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 81/53/t 83/53/c 75/49/t 77/53/r 79/57/t 73/50/r 74/49/r 74/49/t 76/60/t 85/56/c 77/52/pc 79/53/t 73/51/t

High 11:41 a.m. 11:58 p.m. 12:31 p.m. ---

Ht. 3.2 3.6 3.1 ---

Low 6:14 a.m. 6:27 p.m. 7:05 a.m. 7:17 p.m.

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 58/54/sh Mt. Pleasant 75/65/sh Myrtle Beach 70/63/pc Orangeburg 74/64/sh Port Royal 76/65/sh Raleigh 69/57/c Rock Hill 66/58/sh Rockingham 70/60/pc Savannah 83/64/pc Spartanburg 63/58/sh Summerville 76/63/sh Wilmington 72/60/pc Winston-Salem 62/56/c

Ht. -0.6 -0.7 -0.5 -0.6

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 72/48/sh 78/59/t 76/57/t 81/55/t 79/60/c 75/52/r 75/49/t 77/51/t 84/58/c 74/51/t 80/57/t 76/53/t 72/51/r

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PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC Hal Gonzales shares a photo he took of two wood ducks in flight at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t rule out what others are doing. Keeping a close watch will help you avoid disappointment or loss. Run a tight ship at home and you will stabilize your situation. Communication will help you bring about positive change. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Spend more time practicing what you preach. Get things done at home that you have been promising to do for some time. Engage in something you enjoy doing with somebody who brings out the best in you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful while traveling or dealing with matters pertaining to taxes, government or institutional matters. Anger will be your downfall. Use your intelligence to overcome any obstacle you encounter. Changes can be made to enhance your appearance. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Collaborate with the people who share your beliefs and concerns. Joining forces with someone who can contribute as much as you will make your life easier. Your intuition will not let you down. Inject positive energy into all that you pursue.

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USC MEN’S BASKETBALL

PRO BASEBALL

Desert dream

Montgomery goes 5 strong in 3-1 victory over Toronto FROM WIRE, STAFF, MLB.COM REPORTS

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina forward Maik Kotsar (21) had one of his biggest games and one of his biggest shots against Florida in last Sunday’s Elite Eight game. Now, with his parents likely in attendance for the first time, the Estonia native hopes to continue his recent upswing as the Gamecocks take on Gonzaga in the Final Four in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.

With family likely in attendance for 1st time, USC freshman Kotsar hopes to continue recent strong play in Arizona BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com COLUMBIA — Maik Kotsar’s parents are working on getting to Glendale, Arizona, to see their son play on college basketball’s biggest stage. Most of the parents of South Carolina’s players will likely be there as well, but most won’t have traveled nearly 6,000 miles to do so. Kotsar, the 6-foot-10-inch freshman forward, is a native of Estonia — a country

WHO: South Carolina (26-10) vs. Gonzaga (36-1) WHERE: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona WHEN: Saturday, 6:09 p.m. TV: WLTX 19

of approximately one and a half million people located along the Baltic Sea in

northern Europe near Latvia and Finland. His parents have never seen him play a college game live, but that will likely change on Saturday when the Gamecocks take on Gonzaga in the first Final Four matchup at 6:09 p.m. “We’re working on it right now,” Kotsar said of getting his family to Arizona. “It’s really exciting; getting to see my family for the first time in 10 months is incredible. To play on such a big stage with my family watching is

a special feeling.” The Elite Eight matchup against Florida was broadcast on Estonian television, Kotsar said, and there have been plenty of headlines to keep everyone updated. “All my friends and family are excited for me,” he said. “They’re there to support me. They supported me throughout the season and they’re here for me now.” Kotsar’s native land also witnessed one of if not the

COLLEGE SPORTS

SEE KOTSAR, PAGE B3

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Jordan Montgomery made perhaps one final statement on Wednesday in hopes of earning a spot on the New York Yankees’ 25-man roster. Montgomery, the former Sumter High, Sumter P-15’s and University of South Carolina standout, MONTGOMERY pitched five solid innings in they Yankees’ 3-1 victory over Toronto. He allowed one run on six hits with four strikeouts and one walk. In six appearances this spring, he’s given up seven earned runs in 19 2/3 innings to post a 3.20 earned run average. “I feel like I had a pretty good camp,” Montgomery told MLB.com. “It started off a little shaky, I got my feet wet just facing big league guys. Once I got comfortable, I feel like I’ve excelled a little bit.” The left-hander has been solid in each of his last two starts for the Bronx Bombers, who have two rotation spots still open. Luis Severino, a favorite since camp began for the fourth spot in the rotation, faces Philadelphia today. The fifth starter is not expected to be named before the regular season begins. The Yankees won’t need him until April 16. Montgomery, who has just six Triple-A starts, has become a serious contender for the fifth slot. “He’s definitely in the conversation,” Girardi said. The Yankee skipper went on to say neither Severino or Montgomery will be used out of the bullpen. New York opens the regular season on Sunday at Tampa Bay. — The Associated Press writer Mark Didtler and MLB.com writers Gregor Chisholm and Bryan Hoch contributed to this report

USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Palmetto State on impressive Experience key for run of success in college realm Staley, Gamecocks BY MATT CONNOLLY The State

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — The Palmetto State is on a major run in college sports. The winning started with Coastal Carolina capturing the College World Series in June. Then Clemson upset Alabama in January to win the national football title. Now, the South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams are in the Final Four this weekend looking to bring home even more championship hardware for the state. “The odds of this happening anywhere but especially here,” Coastal Carolina athletic director Matt Hogue said, “are really high.” It’s an impressive achievement for a state of slightly more than 4.6 million people without a pro sports team within its borders. “You can’t do it without talent,” Gamecocks women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley said, “you can’t do it without

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Palmetto State is sitting atop the college sports landscape when it comes to yearlong success. Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and Clemson won the national football title in January while Coastal Carolina won the College World Series last summer. Now, both the South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams are in the Final Four this weekend, looking to bring more championships to the state. belief.” The title runs has caught the attention of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. “It just shows the character,

the strength, the optimism, the determination of our young people and the coaches and the

SEE PALMETTO, PAGE B2

DALLAS — Playing on the big stage, and even in the Final Four, is nothing new for South Carolina. The Gamecocks have reached at least the Sweet 16 each of the past four years and will be playing in the Final Four for the second time in three years beginning Friday, when USC faces Stanford. Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said her staff and players have learned from past experiences and will lean on them as the Gamecocks try to win their first national title. “It helps, yeah, when you have experience at the Final Four. We feel different as a coaching staff. We feel better prepared to know what is expected,” Staley said. “We enjoyed it two years

WHO: South Carolina (31-4) vs. Stanford (32-6) WHERE: American Airlines Center, Dallas WHEN: Friday, 7:30 p.m. TV: ESPN2

ago. We absolutely did. Was it a business trip? It absolutely was. But when it’s your first time, you know, you’re seeing all the different moving parts, and you’re trying to fit all of it in to make it work.” One area Staley will look to change, as opposed to when South Carolina faced Notre Dame in the 2015 Final Four, is with rest. She wants to make

SEE GAMECOCKS, PAGE B2

SPORTS

THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

SCOREBOARD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

TV, RADIO TODAY

6 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh from Bradenton, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 9 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Cleveland vs. Cincinnati from Goodyear, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 10 a.m. – College Football: Texas A&M Pro Day from College Station, Texas (SEC NETWORK). 11 a.m. – Figure Skating: World Championships from Helsinki, Finland – Men’s Short Program (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – High School Basketball: Dick’s Sporting Goods Nationals Quarterfinal Game from Queens, N.Y. – Shadow Mountain (Ariz.) vs. Montverde (Fla.) (ESPNU). Noon – LPGA Golf: ANA Inspiration First Round from Rancho Mirage, Calif. (GOLF). 1 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s Semifinal and Men’s Quarterfinal Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (ESPN2). 1 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Detroit vs. Baltimore from Sarasota, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 1 p.m. – Figure Skating: World Championships from Helsinki, Finland – Pairs Free Competition (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Miami Open Men’s Doubles Semifinal Match from Key Biscayne, Fla. (TENNIS). 2 p.m. – High School Basketball: Dick’s Sporting Goods Nationals Quarterfinal Game from Queens, N.Y. – Oak Hill Academy (Va.) vs. Findlay Prep (Nev.) (ESPNU). 4 p.m. – High School Basketball: Dick’s Sporting Goods Nationals Quarterfinal Game from Queens, N.Y. – Greensboro Day (N.C.) vs. IMG Academy (Fla.) (ESPNU). 4 p.m. – PGA Golf: Houston Open First Round from Humble, Texas (GOLF). 4 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Colorado vs. San Diego from Peoria, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 5 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Miami Open Men’s Doubles Semifinal Match from Key Biscayne, Fla. (TENNIS). 6 p.m. – High School Basketball: Dick’s Sporting Goods Nationals Quarterfinal Game from Queens, N.Y. – Wasatch (Utah) vs. La Luminere (Ind.) (ESPNU). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s Semifinal and Men’s Quarterfinal Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Columbus at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – LPGA Golf: ANA Inspiration First Round from Rancho Mirage, Calif. (GOLF). 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Texas A&M at Louisiana State (SEC NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Dallas at Boston (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – College Baseball: St. Mary’s (Calif.) at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: National Invitation Tournament Championship Game from New York – Georgia Tech vs. Texas Christian (ESPN). 8 p.m. – College Baseball: Mississippi State at Mississippi (ESPNU). 8 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Houston (MLB NETWORK). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Cleveland at Chicago (TNT). 10 p.m. – College Basketball: College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championship from Phoenix (ESPN), 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Houston at Portland (TNT). 11 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Oakland at San Francisco (MLB NETWORK). 2 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels (MLB NETWORK).

MLB SPRING TRAINING By The Associated Press

Pct .781 .689 .541 .425 .419

GB — 6½ 17½ 26 26½

W 45 42 36 35 29

L 29 31 38 39 44

Pct .608 .575 .486 .473 .397

GB — 2½ 9 10 15½

L 14 31 45 53 53

Pct .811 .587 .392 .293 .284

GB — 16½ 31 38½ 39

W z-Golden State 60 x-L.A. Clippers 44 Sacramento 29 Phoenix 22 L.A. Lakers 21 x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched division

Carolina baseball rolls past The Citadel 15-1

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Milwaukee 118, Charlotte 108 Minnesota 115, Indiana 114 Atlanta 95, Phoenix 91 Miami 97, Detroit 96 Philadelphia 106, Brooklyn 101 Golden State 113, Houston 106 Portland 122, Denver 113 Washington 119, L.A. Lakers 108

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Orlando, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Miami at New York, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Indiana at Memphis, 8 p.m. Golden State at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. Utah at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. Washington at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Brooklyn at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Houston at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Denver at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Indiana at Toronto, 7 p.m. Orlando at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at Memphis, 8 p.m. Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. New York at Miami, 8 p.m. Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Washington at Utah, 9 p.m. Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP Montreal 76 Ottawa 75 Toronto 75 Boston 76 Tampa Bay 75 Florida 76 Buffalo 77 Detroit 76 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP x-Washington 75 x-Columbus 75 x-Pittsburgh 75 x-N.Y. Rangers 77 N.Y. Islanders 75 Carolina 75 Philadelphia 76 New Jersey 76

x-Chicago x-Minnesota Nashville St. Louis Winnipeg Dallas Colorado PACIFIC DIVISION

TODAY’S GAMES

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

W 43 41 36 40 37 33 32 31

L OT 24 9 25 9 24 15 30 6 29 9 32 11 33 12 33 12

Pts 95 91 87 86 83 77 76 74

GF 208 196 230 218 210 197 193 189

GA 188 194 221 203 210 216 221 224

W 50 49 46 46 35 34 36 27

L OT Pts 17 8 108 19 7 105 18 11 103 26 5 97 28 12 82 27 14 82 32 8 80 35 14 68

GF 243 235 258 245 219 200 200 174

GA 167 172 211 206 228 213 222 224

x-Anaheim x-San Jose x-Edmonton Calgary Los Angeles Vancouver Arizona

GP 76 76 76 75 77 76 75

W 48 44 39 41 35 31 20

L OT Pts 21 7 103 24 8 96 26 11 89 28 6 88 35 7 77 34 11 73 52 3 43

GF 229 244 226 211 229 207 147

GA 197 195 210 200 244 242 253

GP 76 76 76 76 75 76 76

W 42 43 42 43 35 30 27

L OT 23 11 26 7 25 9 29 4 33 7 37 9 40 9

GF 203 206 225 211 181 173 181

GA 186 186 196 204 188 223 244

Pts 95 93 93 90 77 69 63

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. x-clinched playoff spot

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Boston 4, Nashville 1 Carolina 4, Detroit 1 Philadelphia 3, Ottawa 2, SO Winnipeg 4, New Jersey 3, SO Columbus 3, Buffalo 1 Toronto 3, Florida 2 Montreal 4, Dallas 1 Washington 5, Minnesota 4, OT Edmonton 2, Los Angeles 1 Anaheim 4, Vancouver 1 San Jose 5, N.Y. Rangers 4, OT

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION

z-Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Chicago Detroit

L 16 23 34 42 43

CENTRAL DIVISION

Detroit vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Colorado vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. St. Louis vs. Memphis at Memphis, TN, 8:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Houston at Houston, TX, 8:10 p.m. Cleveland vs. Arizona at Phoenix, 9:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. L.A. Angels at Anaheim, CA, 10:07 p.m. Oakland vs. San Francisco at San Francisco, CA, 10:15 p.m.

z-Washington Atlanta Miami Charlotte Orlando CENTRAL DIVISION

x-Utah Oklahoma City Portland Denver Minnesota PACIFIC DIVISION

W 57 51 40 31 31

WESTERN CONFERENCE

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

St. Louis 6, Washington 2 Tampa Bay 15, Baltimore 6 Miami 5, Houston 5 Minnesota 5, Boston 3 N.Y. Mets 2, Atlanta 2 Philadelphia (ss) 8, Detroit 2 Philadelphia (ss) 8, Pittsburgh 2 N.Y. Yankees 3, Toronto 1 Cleveland 9, Cincinnati 6 L.A. Angels 8, Milwaukee 6 San Diego 9, Chicago White Sox 9 Texas 0, Kansas City 0 Chicago Cubs 15, Oakland 11 L.A. Dodgers 3, Seattle 3

x-Boston x-Toronto Philadelphia New York Brooklyn SOUTHEAST DIVISION

SPORTS ITEMS

SOUTHWEST DIVISION x-San Antonio x-Houston Memphis Dallas New Orleans NORTHWEST DIVISION

W 48 45 28 28 16

L 26 29 46 46 58

Pct .649 .608 .378 .378 .216

GB — 3 20 20 32

W 46 38 36 33 27

L 28 36 38 41 47

Pct .622 .514 .486 .446 .365

GB — 8 10 13 19

W 47 38 37 35 34

L 26 36 37 39 41

Pct .644 .514 .500 .473 .453

GB — 9½ 10½ 12½ 14

Chicago at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Calgary, 9 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 10 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Columbus at Carolina, 7 p.m. Florida at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Nashville, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Ottawa at Minnesota, 8 p.m. San Jose at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. San Jose at Calgary, 9 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 9 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

GAMECOCKS FROM PAGE B1 sure her team is not fatigued entering the biggest game of the season. USC faced Florida State in Stockton, California, on Monday and will have only three days off before facing Stanford. “It’s a shorter week. It’s hard to prepare,” Staley said. “At this time of the year, rest is equally as important as preparation is. Sometimes

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that preparation, we’ll be watching film and preparing in that way, just communicating and talking about some things, as opposed to always being on the court. That’s probably the biggest adjustment that we’ll make.” In order to help with that rest, the Gamecocks went from California to Dallas. “We just didn’t think it was

COLUMBIA — Fourth-ranked South Carolina scored nine runs in the top of the second inning with 10 consecutive batters reaching base as the Gamecocks defeated The Citadel 15-1 on Tuesday at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. The Gamecocks improved to 18-6 with The Citadel 9-16 on the year. Freshman right-hander Cody Morris earned his first career win in five innings of work. He allowed just one run on two hits with no walks and a career-high eight strikeouts. South Carolina broke ahead 2-0 in the top of the first inning. TJ Hopkins reached base to open the game on a throwing error by Bulldogs’ second baseman J.D. Davis. Jonah Bride would follow with a hit by pitch and Matt Williams walked to load the bases with no outs. Alex Destino would drive in Hopkins with a RBI groundout and Chris Cullen added a RBI single to score Bride as the Gamecocks built a 2-run cushion. Carolina broke the game open in the second inning as 10 consecutive batters reached base as the Gamecocks scored nine runs on eight hits to take a 11-0 lead. Bride tallied a RBI single, as did Destino and Cullen. Jacob Olson would have the big hit of the frame with a double with the bases loaded to score all three baserunners. LT Tolbert also had a RBI double and the Gamecocks scored one run on

a wild pitch and another on a throwing error. The Gamecocks added single runs in the fourth, fifth, eight and ninth innings. The 15th run came on a solo homer by Jacob Olson, his team-leading fifth homer of the year.

METS’ FAMILIA SUSPENDED 15 GAMES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE New York Mets All-Star reliever Jeurys Familia accepted a 15-game suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy, discipline stemming from an altercation last October. The suspension, announced Wednesday, is the fifth and least severe under the policy, which was agreed to in August 2015: New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman (29 games), Colorado shortstop Jose Reyes (51 games) and Atlanta outfielder Hector Olivera (82 games) were penalized previously. The suspension stems from Familia’s Oct. 31 arrest on a simple assault charge. Prosecutors later dropped the charges.

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PALMETTO FROM PAGE B1 schools involved that support it,” Gov. Henry McMaster said. “It’s just another sign of the greatness of South Carolina.” Hogue recalls how he and the Chants got support and congratulations from fan bases of all stripes. “We don’t have pro sports to follow inside the state, so people here love to pull for the colleges,” the Coastal Carolina AD said. Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney said his players hanging around the football offices were watching Coastal Carolina’s clinching game “and they were jumping up and down when they got the final out.” Despite the state pride, some lines are difficult to cross. At a recent Statehouse ceremony for Clemson’s football title where highway signs were unveiled to honor the achievement, the steps were crowded with Tiger backers — and few from the other side. Former South Carolina coach Lou Holtz used to quip that some Gamecock fans told him they would go to the circus “just to boo the tiger.” Swinney has said he’s gotten plenty of begrudging congratulations from the other side, usually with the addendum that South Carolina is out to chase them down. Gamecocks men’s basketball head coach Frank Martin is proud to be part of the success. He said he didn’t know much about Palmetto State pride before he arrived and immersed himself with the residents, no matter who they supported. “What’s happened here might be a surprise to some,” Martin said. “It’s not a surprise to me. After

feasible to go back to Columbia and (then) Dallas without us feeling another time change. Our staff did a great job at just coordinating us, taking care of business in Stockton, making sure we were OK to seamlessly win the regional and then come right from California to Dallas,” Staley said. “There’s no sweat off our brow. We want to be here. This is what we worked so hard for all season long. We

five years here, I’ve learned the values and the passion of the people of South Carolina.” The winning started last summer when Coastal, located in Conway about 10 miles West of the Grand Strand vacation area of Myrtle Beach, finally reached Omaha, Nebraska and the CWS after years as one of the leading mid-major baseball programs. The Chanticleers topped Arizona in the best-of-three finals to bring home the state’s first national team title since South Carolina won two straight CWS crowns in 2010 and 2011. Clemson kept the positive title vibes going last fall. The Tigers were heavy underdogs against undefeated and defending champ Alabama. But Clemson captured its second-ever national championship with a 35-31 win on a last-second TD pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson to receiver Hunter Renfrow. The South Carolina women, ranked in the top 10 all season long, were a top seed in the NCAA Tournament and reached the Final Four for the second time in three seasons with a 71-64 win over Florida State this past Monday night. The Gamecocks will face Stanford on Friday for a spot in the championship final. The Gamecock men completed their bracket-busting run to a first Final Four with a 77-70 win over Florida at Madison Square Garden to take the East Regional on Sunday . South Carolina wasn’t fully sure it would make the tournament — it hadn’t gone since 2004 — and had not won an NCAA game since 1973. They take on top seed Gonzaga on Saturday.

probably would have gone to the moon and back if it was necessary for us to participate in the Final Four.” A couple of South Carolina’s key contributors also have experience in the Final Four. All-American A’Ja Wilson had 20 points and nine rebounds against Notre Dame, while starting guard Bianca Cuevas-Moore scored four points with three assists and a steal in 19 minutes against the

Fighting Irish. “You lean on them,” Staley said. Staley also expects her players without Final Four experience to play well. Final Four rookies such as Kaela Davis, Allisha Gray and Tyasha Harris have come up big in the NCAA Tournament. “Our kids have stayed the course, stayed in character,” Staley said. “We’re going to enjoy this.”

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THE TEAMS North Carolina. Veteran, multi-talented, been here before more times than the other teams combined. A clear favorite. Gonzaga. Finally over the Final Four hump, the Zags are ready to take two more steps to add a title to their resume. Oregon. The Ducks may have lost a key player with Chris Boucher’s ACL injury, but they’re talented enough to be a player in the national championship race. Just ask Kansas . South Carolina. These Gamecocks are gamers. Already took out three of the top four seeds in the East Region for their first NCAA Tournament wins in 44 years, ready to make the trip even more special. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina forwards Maik Kotsar (21) and Chris Silva (30) will likely play big roles if the Gamecocks are going to have success in Saturday’s Final Four matchup against Gonzaga. The Bulldogs have two seven-footers who are featured prominently in the lineup.

KOTSAR FROM PAGE B1 biggest shots in the freshman’s career and in USC history. Leading 65-63, Sindarius Thornwell stripped the ball and drove to the basket only to run up against three Gator defenders. Instead of trying to make something happen on his own, Thornwell heard Kotsar call for the ball and he kicked it back out to him. Kotsar drained a huge jumper that made it 67-63 with 1:55 to go. It was part of a 6-0 run that gave USC the lead, and the defense did the rest in earning the program’s first Final Four berth. “I never really thought about (that shot),” he said. “I

USC - GONZAGA MATCHUP Record Avg. Pts. Opp. Avg. Pts. Margin FG Pct. Opp. FG Pct. 3-Pt. FG Pct. Opp. 3-Pt. FG Pct. 3-Pt. FG-Game Opp. 3-Pt. FG-Game FT Pct. Rebound Margin TO Diff. Avg Steals Avg Blocks

GU 36-1 83.2 60.9 22.3 .509 .365 .378 .293 7.3 5.7 .718 7.2 1.1 7.0 4.6

USC 26-10 73.2 64.9 8.3 .421 .398 .337 .298 6.7 5.5 .698 1.2 4.0 7.8 3.8

thought about it as a team effort. Basketball is a team game. I’d like to think that if I wouldn’t have taken that shot, if I would have dribbled out, then someone else (like) Sindarius or Duane (Notice) would have made another shot.” Kotsar scored 12 points in the game against Florida,

his most since posting 10 points at Mississippi State back on Feb. 11. He’s come on strong in the NCAA tournament, especially defensively, after head coach Frank Martin took him out of the starting lineup for a few games at the end of the season when he was struggling. “He played really well up until I don’t know four games into conference play?” Martin said of Kotsar. “Then he started to slip and I think he just got engulfed by how hard it is every single day. Toward the end of the year, he kind of started playing a little bit better. When I took him out of the lineup those last two games, I think he relaxed. … It allowed him to take a breath. “I didn’t put him back in

Nigel Williams-Goss, Gonzaga. Firstteam All-American shuts down the opposing team’s best player, runs one of the nation’s most efficient offenses, superb leader . Sindarius Thornwell, South Carolina. Physical, scores, rebounds, defends. May not be anyone playing better in the tournament. Dillon Brooks, Oregon. Plays with an edge, usually comes close to crossing it. Always finds a way to make a big play. Justin Jackson, North Carolina. Long, athletic, shoots inside and out, causes nightmares for opposing coaches trying to figure out how to stop him.

the starting lineup because I felt bad for him. He kind of handled that really well and practiced his tail off. When he practices well and plays well, he deserves to start and I think he’s progressively gotten better and better.” The Gamecocks will likely need a big effort from both him and Chris Silva, the other big man on the team as they face a Bulldogs squad that prominently features two 7-footers in the lineup. “Chris and I definitely have to stay out of foul trouble,” Kotsar said. “They’re a really dominant team, really good, but at the same time every team in the NCAAs is a really good team. I think we just need to stay in our mindset on defense and just guard them.”

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Oregon back in title game 78 years after winning 1st one BY ANNE M. PETERSON The Associated Press

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The historical significance of Oregon’s return to the Final Four was not lost on coach Dana Altman. The Ducks face North Carolina in the national semifinals in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday. Oregon hasn’t been this close to the title game since the team won the inaugural NCAA Tournament in 1939. Altman called it “a long drought.” Perhaps one that could end this season after 78 years? The Oregon Webfoots won the NCAA title with a 46-33 victory over Ohio State at Northwestern University. The team would become known by the nickname the Tall Firs — a nod to both the Oregon landscape and the fact that

Record Avg. Pts. Opp. Avg. Pts. Margin FG Pct. Opp. FG Pct. 3-Pt. FG Pct. Opp. 3-Pt. FG Pct. 3-Pt. FG-Game Opp. 3-Pt. FG-Game FT Pct. Rebound Margin TO Diff. Avg Steals Avg Blocks

UNC 31-7 85.0 70.6 14.4 .472 .416 .361 .340 7.1 8.0 .705 13.0 1.5 7.1 3.4

UO 33-5 78.9 65.5 13.4 .483 .404 .383 .311 8.6 7.0 .705 4.2 1.8 6.5 6.3

the players loomed taller than most of their opponents. The Webfoots’ front line included 6-foot-4 John Dick, 6-foot-4 leading scorer Laddie Gale and 6-foot-8 Urgel (Slim) Wintermute. Guards Bobby Anet, a 5-foot-8 playmaker, and 5-foot-10 Wally Johansen rounded out the starting five. Anet and Johansen grew up on the same

street in Astoria, Oregon, and had played together since junior high. Coach Howard Hobson told The Associated Press in 1988 that Anet, who passed away in 1981, was the heart of the Tall Firs. “He was the greatest floor general I ever had,” said Hobson, who also coached at Yale and was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1965. “He sparked the team. He was its leader.” Dick went on to serve 32 years in the U.S. Navy, enlisting the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and rising to the rank of rear admiral. He was at the final game played at Oregon’s famed McArthur Court in 2011, and pumped his fist for the crowd when he was announced at halftime. He died

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later that year. Reserve guard Ford “Moon” Mullen went on to play baseball in the majors for the Philadelphia Blue Jays (Phillies) in 1944. Wintermute worked at Boeing. On the way to the first Big Dance , the Tall Firs won the Northern Division of the Pacific Coast Conference, then beat Southern Division champion California in a threegame series. The victory sent Oregon to the regional tournament on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, where the team beat Texas, 56-41, and Oklahoma, 55-37, before heading to Illinois for the title game via train. Dick led all scorers with 13 points in the championship game against the Big Ten champions before maybe 5,000 fans, many of whom were given free tickets.

Roy Williams, North Carolina. The dean of college basketball coaches. And dadgum it, one fiery southern gentleman. Frank Martin, South Carolina. The big man in the big suit is known for his fiery demeanor and stare-rightthrough-you eyes on the sideline. Also happens to be a good coach and one of the most loyal people in the sport. Mark Few, Gonzaga. The monkey off his back — along with the dogs and cats — he has the basketball acumen and the team to take the Zags to their first national title. Dana Altman, Oregon. Quietly known as one of the nation’s best coaches for years, he’s proven it during the Ducks’ run to the Final Four.

GLUE GUYS Zach Collins, Gonzaga. The top NBA prospect still in the bracket comes off the bench, but is an instant gamechanger, a 7-foot freshman who can score and guard the rim. Jordan Bell, Oregon. A big reason the Ducks have not suffered a defensive drop-off without the shot-blocking Boucher in the lineup. Luke Maye, North Carolina. The 6-foot-9 sophomore provides a lift off the bench and hit the buzzer-beating shot against Kentucky with a Final Four trip on the line. Rakym Felder, South Carolina. Scrappy 5-10 freshman point guard can shoot from range and give the Gamecocks a spark off the bench.

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Hometown: Columbia. Record: 26-10. Nickname: Gamecocks. Coach: Frank Martin. Conference: Southeastern. Bid: At large. Region: East. Seed: No. 7 Tournament Record: 8-9, 9 years. Last appearance: 2004. Scoring: Team (73.2); Sindarius Thornwell 21.6; PJ Dozier 13.8; Duane Notice 10.2; Chris Silva 10.1. Rebounds: Team (36.3); Sindarius Thornwell 7.2; Chris Silva 5.9; Maik Kotsar 4.8; PJ Dozier 4.7. Assists/Turnovers: Team (12.6/13.2); PJ Dozier 2.8/2.2; Sindarius Thornwell 2.8/2.5; Duane Notice 2.3/1.4. 3-pointers: Team (.337); Duane Notice 67; Sindarius Thornwell 56; PJ Dozier 41; Rakym Felder 34. Last Ten: 6-4. The Skinny: The Gamecocks reached their first national semifinals the same season they reached their first Sweet 16, coming in as the seventh seed. Sindarius Thornwell, the regional MVP and SEC player of the year as voted by the coaches, is averaging 25.8 points in the tournament.

Hometown: Spokane. Record: 36-1. Nickname: Bulldogs. Coach: Mark Few. Conference: West Coast. Bid: WCC champion. Region: West. Seed: No. 1. Tournament Record: 28-19, 20 years. Last appearance: 2016. Scoring: Team (83.2); Nigel Williams-Goss 16.7; Przemek Karnowski 12.2; Jordan Mathews 10.7; Johnathan Williams 10.3; Zach Collins 9.9. Rebounds: Team (40.5); Johnathan Williams 6.6; Nigel Williams-Goss 5.9; Przemek Karnowski 5.8; Zach Collins 5.7. Assists/Turnovers: Team (15.4/11.4); Nigel Williams-Goss 4.6/2.1; Josh Perkins 3.2/2.0. 3-pointers: Team (.378); Jordan Mathews 79; Josh Perkins 60; Silas Melson 40; Nigel Williams-Goss 40. Last Ten: 9-1. The Skinny: The 19-year streak of NCAA Tournaments is the fourth-longest current streak in the country behind Kansas, Duke and Michigan State. The Bulldogs had been to five Sweet 16s and one Elite Eight under Mark Few. Gonzaga leads the NCAA in scoring margin at plus-22.3 points per game and is ranked fourth in scoring defense (60.9 ppg).

Hometown: Chapel Hill. Record: 31-7. Nickname: Tar Heels. Coach: Roy Williams. Conference: Atlantic Coast. Bid: At large. Region: South. Seed: No. 1. Tournament Record: 121-45, 48 years. Last appearance: 2016. Scoring: Team (85.0); Justin Jackson 18.2; Joel Berry II 14.6; Kennedy Meeks 12.3; Isaiah Hicks 12.1. Rebounds: Team (43.7); Kennedy Meeks 9.3; Isaiah Hicks 5.4; Tony Bradley 5.1; Justin Jackson 4.7; Theo Pinson 4.2; Luke Maye4.0. Assists/Turnovers: Team (18.2/12.1); Theo Pinson 3.7/1.5; Joel Berry II 3.6/1.9; Justin Jackson 2.8/1.7; Nate Britt 2.3/1.0; Kenny Williams 2.2/1.2. 3-pointers: Team (.361); Justin Jackson 101; Joel Berry II 82. Last Ten: 8-2. The Skinny: Luke Maye’s jumper with 0.3 seconds left gave the Tar Heels’ second straight trip to the Final Four and 20th all-time. UNC and Oregon have played four times, with the Tar Heels winning all four — the last coming in the 2008 Maui Invitational.

Hometown: Eugene. Record: 33-5. Nickname: Ducks. Coach: Dana Altman. Conference: Pac-12. Bid: At large. Region: Midwest. Seed: No. 3. Tournament Record: 23-13, 15 years. Last appearance: 2016. Scoring: Team (78.9); Dillon Brooks 16.3; Tyler Dorsey 14.5; Jordan Bell 10.9; Dylan Ennis 10.7. Rebounds: Team (36.4); Jordan Bell 8.6; Dylan Ennis 4.4. Assists/Turnovers: Team (16.0/11.5); Payton Pritchard 3.7/1.4; Dylan Ennis 3.1/1.8; Dillon Brooks 2.8/2.0. 3-pointers: Team (.383); Tyler Dorsey 85; Dillon Brooks 57; Dylan Ennis 51; Payton Pritchard 49. Last Ten: 9-1. The Skinny: Oregon secured the program’s first trip to the national semifinals since the 1939 “Tall Firs” won the first NCAA Tournament. Oregon sophomore guard Tyler Dorsey has scored 20-plus points in sevenstraight games. He finished with 27 against Kansas in the Midwest regional final. Playing without top shot blocker Chris Boucher, the Jordan Bell has emerged as the tournament’s most unlikely star.

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Varsity Baseball Lakewood at Hammond, 6:30 p.m. Laurence Manning at Manning, 6:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Hannah-Pamplico, 5:30 p.m. Emmanuel Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball Darlington at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Lugoff-Elgin at Lakewood, 6 p.m. B Team Baseball Robert E. Lee at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Florence Christian, Orangeburg Prep in SCISA II-3A Match (at Shannon Greens Golf Club in Manning), 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. Varsity and JV Boys Soccer Sumter at Carolina Forest, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Manning, 5 p.m. Varsity Softball Lamar at Lee Central (DH), 5:30 p.m. Emmanuel Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. Varsity and JV Softball Wilson Hall at Northwood, 5 p.m. Colleton Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Softball East Clarendon at West Florence, 6 p.m. B Team Softball Laurence Manning at Carolina Academy, 4:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis Sumter at Carolina Forest, 5 p.m. Manning at Bishop England, 4:30 p.m. Varsity Track and Field Lee Central at Cheraw, 5 p.m. Middle School Track and Field Alice Drive, Bates at Chestnut Oaks, 4:30 p.m. Ebenezer, Furman, Hillcrest vs. Mayewood (at Crestwood High Track), 4:30 p.m. Wilson Hall in Home Meet, 4:45 p.m.

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Varsity Baseball Carolina Forest at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Crestwood at Darlington, 6:30 p.m. Lakewood at Lugoff-Elgin, 6:30 p.m. Lee Central at North Central, 6 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Carolina Academy, 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Baseball Florence Christian at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Williamsburg at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Dorchester, 4 p.m. B Team Baseball Sumter at Spring Valley, 6 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Carolina Academy, 4 p.m. Varsity and JV Boys Soccer Crestwood at Manning, 5:30 p.m. Pinewood Prep at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. Varsity and JV Girls Soccer Carolina Forest at Sumter, 6 p.m. Varsity Softball Carolina Forest at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Lee Central at North Central, 6 p.m. East Clarendon at Hannah-Pamplico, 5:30 p.m. Laurence Manning at Florence Christian, 4:30 p.m.

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Bracewell’s 4 goals help lift TSA to 10-1 victory COLUMBIA — John Bracewell scored four goals to lead Thomas Sumter Academy to a 10-1 varsity boys soccer victory over Covenant Christian on Wednesday at the Covenant Christian field. Josh Fugate scored two goals for the Generals while Jackson Gaulke, Devin Harwell, Richard Huntley and Ross Campbell each had a goal. David Crotts, Mason Crosson, Gaulke and Bracewell each had an assist.

On Friday, March 24, 2017, Gabriel Dale Robinson departed his life at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. Gabriel was born on Oct. 9, 1967, in Sumter, to Betty WrightRobinson and the ROBINSON late Matthew Robinson. He was educated in the public school system of Sumter County. After graduating from Sumter High School Class of 1985, he continued his education at Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in criminal justice. Early in life, Gabriel adopted and maintained a solid work ethic, which contributed to his faithful employment with Rite Aid for more than 24 years. In his youth, he attended Mt. Pisgah AME Church, where he participated in Sunday school, YPD and the youth choir. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Betty Wright Robinson; four sisters, Quenna R. (Gregory) McRae of Birmingham, Alabama, Stefan Robinson of Charlotte, and Savritria R. (Jimmie) Spann and Eddra R. Thornton, both of Sumter; two brothers, Ricardo M. (Rebecca) Robinson of Sumter and Stacy A. Robinson of Lafayette, Louisiana; raised in the home, Shaquanda C. Robinson of Charlotte, LeeNessa B. Landor of Atlanta and Yvonne Belser of Columbia; a godson, Michael Mason II of Charlotte; five aunts; one uncle; two best friends; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held at noon on Friday at Mt. Pisgah AME Church, 217 W. Bartlette St., Sumter, with the Rev. Laddie N. How-

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Sumter High School lost to Socastee 6-0 on Tuesday at the SHS courts. The Gamecocks fell to 3-8 overall and 3-4 in Region VI-5A. SINGLES 1 — Johnson (SOC) defeated Witt 6-0, 6-0. 2 — Warstler (SOC) defeated Berry 6-1, 6-1. 3 — Glasgow (SOC) defeated Smithhart 6-1, 6-0. 4 — LeFever (SOC) defeated Gould 6-0, 6-1. 5 — Rogers (SOC) defeated Kelly 7-6

(7-5), 6-4. DOUBLES 1 — Did not play. 2 — Lucas/Paruchuri (SOC) defeated Black/Tomlin 6-3, 6-4.

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ORANGEBURG — Wilson Hall and Orangeburg Prep played to a 7-7 tie in eight innings on Tuesday. Keaton Price led the 2-5-1 Barons offensively, going 3-for-4 with a double. He also had three strikeouts pitching three scoreless innings. Hunter Ives had two hits. Tanner Epps pitched five innings and had six strikeouts.

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LUGOFF — Sumter High School lost to Lugoff-Elgin 7-5 on Wednesday at the L-E field. Tucker Chapman led the Gamecock offense, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run and three RBI. Jacob Moss had a hit, a run and an

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Bell has 5 hits, drives in 3 in Lady Knights’ win over LHS Brianna Bell had five hits to lead Crestwood High School to a 20-3 varsity softball victory over Lakewood on Tuesday at the LHS field. Bell had a triple, scored three runs and drove in three for the Lady Knights, who improved to 3-6 overall and 1-2 in Region VI-5A. Brittany Epps scored four runs and had two RBI, Constance Kirby had four RBI and Samantha Stone scored three runs. The teams meet again today at Crestwood. On Monday in Sumter, Jada Thompson hit a 2-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give CHS a 6-4 win over Lake City. Stone was 4-for-4 with two runs. THOMAS SUMTER 15

Catleigh Bryant added three this and two RBI for the Lady Generals. Ellie Hunter had two hits and three runs, Josie Reed had two hits, an RBI and four runs, Diamond Gibson had a double and two runs and Carmen Silvester had a hit and two RBI. Sydney Daniel was the winning pitcher and had a hit and two stolen bases. WILSON HALL 2 CAROLINA 1

Drake Ives struck out six batters while pitching Wilson Hall to a 2-1 victory over Carolina Academy on Tuesday at Patriot Park SportPlex. Kathryn Sistare led the Lady Barons offensively, picking up two hits while driving in a run.

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NORTH CHARLESTON — Logan Morris went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, three runs batted in and four runs scored to lead Thomas Sumter Academy to a 15-3 victory over Northwood on Tuesday at the Northwood field.

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SOCASTEE 8 SUMTER 1 Sumter High School lost to Socastee 8-1 on Tuesday at the Sumter field. Mary Kate Shaffer scored the Lady Gamecocks’ goal on an assist from Madison Durant.

S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements. ard, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 19 Chestnut St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. The procession will leave at 11:20 a.m. from the home. Burial will be at Hillside Memorial Park, 3001 Cains Mill Road, Sumter. These services have been entrusted to 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.

WESLEY WILLIAMS BISHOPVILLE — Wesley Williams entered eternal rest on March 15, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Jamestown Road Church of God, Camden, with Pastor Curtis Murph officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Phillip Church Cemetery, St. Phillip Road, Lee County. Wilson Funeral Home, 403

ELIZABETH M. KENNEDY Elizabeth Moore Kennedy died on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born on May 5, 1949, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Isaiah Moore Sr. and Mable Moore and stepdaughter of the late Corine Moore. She received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. She worked in Thomasville, North Carolina, for many years in the restaurant business as a cook. At an early age, she attended Mt. Pleasant RUME Church, Panola. Her survivors include her husband, Franklin Kennedy, of Thomasville; three daughters, Sandra Brown of Pinewood, Barbara Mabry of Kingstree and Mary (Stephen) Robinson of Killeen, Texas; eight brothers, James Moore of Miami, Richard McConico, Calvin (Mary) McConico and Isaiah (Charlene) Moore, all of Sumter, Wilbur (Ophelia) McConico and Theodore (Carrie) Moore, both of Pinewood, Johnny (Karen) Moore of Austin, Texas, and Lincoln Moore of Sterling Heights, Michigan; four sisters, Rosa (Alfred) Conyers and Luvivian Moore, both of Pinewood, Myrtis (Richard) Hopkins of

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improved to 9-1 with a 17-0, 3-inning win over Patrick Henry Academy on Tuesday at the PHA field. McKenley Wells led the Lady Saints with two hits and three RBI. Hadleigh McIntosh and Hannah Johndrow both had two hits and two RBI. Amberly Way had six strikeouts in picking up the win.

CRESTWOOD 2 HARTSVILLE — Crestwood High School lost to Hartsville 3-2 on penalty kicks on Tuesday at the HHS field. The game was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation before the Lady Red Foxes won penalty kicks 3-2. Caylie Kovalcik had two goals for CHS. Victoria Sellers and Alexandra Manzo converted PKs for the Lady Knights. Shannon Marie had 14 saves in goal for Crestwood, which fell to 5-7 overall and 1-3 in Region VI-4A.

B TEAM SOFTBALL LAURENCE MANNING 16, 21 HAMMOND 9, 9 COLUMBIA — Laurence Manning Academy’s B softball team swept a doubleheader from Hammond on Tuesday, winning by the scores of 16-9 and 21-9 at the Hammond field. In the opener, Malorie Spiegel, Payton Davis and Carleigh Moore each had a hit for the Lady Swampcats, who are now 4-3-1 on the season. In the nightcap, Lindsey Barwick had nine strikeouts in getting the win on the mound. Spiegel, Davis, Moore, Gracyn Nalley, Callie Thompson and Laura Betts Brogdon all had hits.

JV SOFTBALL CRESTWOOD 16 LAKEWOOD 0 Crestwood improved to 2-4 with a 16-0 victory over Lakewood on Tuesday at the LHS field. Shanna Ingham had two hits and two RBI for the Lady Knights while Ashleigh Diebel had two hits as well. The teams meet again today at Crestwood. CLARENDON HALL 17 PATRICK HENRY 0

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leave at 1 p.m. from the home, 4298 Cherryvale Lake Drive, Sumter. Public viewing will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in the chapel of Sumter Funeral Service Inc. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Knoxville, Tennessee, and Dorothy (Reginald ) Byrden of Columbia; 10 grandchildren, Lakiesha Mabry, Ashleigh Mabry, Latyrieana Mabry, Ashanti Barr, Antwan Brown, Brandon Brown, Santana Brown, Kayla Brown, James Phillips and A’ron Phillips; three great-grandchildren, Desire Alaya Brown, Brandon Ramonda Brown Jr. and Meghan Elise Montgomery; a loving and dedicated special friend, George Brown of Salters; a special niece, Shirley Simon of Silver; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Moore; and two sons, Frankin Kennedy Jr. and James Aaron Jones Jr. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Antioch UME Church, Rimini, with the Rev. Barry Gadsden, pastor, the Right Rev. Willie Green Jr. officiating and the Rev. Reginald T. Byrden, eulogist, assisted by Bishop Leroy T. James, the Rev. James L. Clark and the Rev. Mary Lou Brailsford. The body will lie in repose from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow in Antioch Memorial Gardens. The funeral cortege will

TEONA Y. TYLER Teona Yolanda Tyler, 24, was born on Sept. 17, 1992, in Newark, Delaware, to Anthony and Theresa Gibbs Tyler. She departed this life on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Sumter. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 1880 Escallonia Drive, and request that no one visits after 8 p.m. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Whites Mortuary LLC of Sumter.

MARY A. SERVANCE MANNING — Mary Anderson Servance died on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Funeral services for Mrs. Servance will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, with the Rev. Jack Morant officiating. Burial will follow in the Manning Cemetery. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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