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Woman stabbed at Pilgrim’s Pride Victim’s condition still unclear

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com A woman was airlifted to a Columbia-area hospital after sustaining serious wounds during a stabbing at Pilgrim’s Pride on U.S. 15 South about

7:45 a.m. Friday, according to a news release from Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Responding deputies found a female victim with stab wounds after someone from the chicken processing plant called for emergency medical

services to respond to a violent incident.

Details of the victim’s condition are unknown at this time, according to the sheriff’s office.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the incident began after two individuals were fired from the plant for allegedly smelling of alcohol at work, according to the release.

Investigators were interviewing a

woman who was possibly involved in the incident Friday evening.

The release also states that another individual may have been involved in the incident.

Authorities are trying to locate that person as well as interview more than a dozen witnesses.

More information about the incident will be released as the investigation continues.

Teacher receives ‘Hero of the Month’ award Kingsbury educator thanked for service to school, community

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Jami Coker, a special education teacher at Kingsbury Elementary School, received the Sumter Homes for Heroes “Hero of the Month” award Wednesday at the school.

Sumter Homes for Heroes recognizes an individual from a different career field each month. Besides the honor, award recipients are also given gift cards from local businesses.

“This recognition is a way to say thank you for going above and beyond every day,” said Jay Linginfelter, a local realtor and a Homes for Heroes affiliate. “Thank you for your service to your school and to your community.”

Coker was nominated by the school’s Parent Teacher Association President Jodi Grant.

“Jami always goes above and beyond to help her students and the parents,” Grant said. “Her caring and compassionate demeanor is appreciated by many. She is always happy to meet with and assist the parents in addition to making everyone feel welcome and valued in her classroom.”

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Jami Coker, a special education preschool teacher at Kingsbury Elementary School, receives the applause of her peers during the Hero of the Month ceremony at the school Wednesday afternoon.

Foster parents will open clothing closet

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Several Sumter County residents are making plans to open a clothing closet for foster parents to have access to free items for children in their care.

Caring Hearts Foster Care Sharing Closet will be located at a 2,300 square foot facility on Liberty Street. The exact location will not be announced until the building opens for security reasons.

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by Vestco Properties. The building is being renovated with an estimated opening date of June 6.

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The closet will be a nonprofit, separate from the association, Nixon said.

Donations of items are now being accepted. Monetary donations will also be accepted in the future.

“A lot of times, foster children come with nothing,” Nixon said. “This will be a place where parents could get clothing and other essential items.”

Nixon said foster parents would be able to receive items

Retired Lt. Duggin named law enforcement officer of the year

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During his more than 20 years of service, retired Sumter Police Lt. Truman Duggin improved evidence collection throughout the department, earning himself the American Legion Law and Order Awards’ 2015 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

Duggin was honored and congratulated for his service as well as shown appreciation for his leadership during that time, said Police Chief Russell Roark III. The practices Duggin put in place were trailblazing at the time and are still in use today, he said. He will be sorely missed, Roark said.

Duggin’s time with the police department started in 1987 when he became a reserve police officer, five years before

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Lakewood students mentor kids from Pocalla

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com High school students typically don’t interact with elementary school students in a school setting.

Pocalla Springs Elementary School children are seeing results from a mentoring program, however, that brings together 21 athletes from Lakewood High School and 59 students from the elementary school.

In a program called “Brave Gator,” named after the two schools’ mascots, mentors and mentees meet in 20-minute sessions each week, discussing topics such as making good choices, overcoming peer pressure, imKEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM proving behavior and school grades. The mentors spend an Payton Mickens, a senior softball player at Lakewood High hour total at the school with School, jokes with Jaden Lucas, a fourth-grader at Pocalla each athlete working with severSprings Elementary School, as part of the Brave Gator program al students. at the school on Thursday. The program brings high school athPocalla Springs Assistant Prinletes together with elementary school students to talk about cipal Candy Richburg, who what is going on in their lives.

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spearheaded the program, said it is a good partnership between the two schools.

In November, each high school athlete selected for the program was paired with at least two elementary schools. Since then, the students have been meeting on a weekly basis and building bonds, she said.

“Student athletes are positive role models, and we knew that our students would benefit from spending time with them,” Richburg said.

Frankie Ward, Lakewood’s athletic director, selected the program’s mentors from each of the school’s sports.

“These are students who have both strong academic records and good character,” Ward said.

“We’ve seen a lot of growth of not only the elementary school students but of our students as well.”

Payton Mickens, a senior softball player, said she enjoys meeting with her mentees, Jaden Lucas and Chaisen Larkins, each

week. The girls discuss topics such as setting goals, what they want to improve, classroom behavior and school work.

“The students usually tell me about their day and their experiences,” she said. “We talk about their improvements and what they need to work on. I enjoy talking to them, and it feels good knowing I may have helped in some way.”

Jontez Moses, a junior football and track athlete, said he likes steering his mentees in the right direction.

“I want to encourage them to keep their grades up and stay out of trouble so they will continue to do that when they get older,” he said.

Creena Gonzales, a senior soccer player, said she has seen her mentees’ behavior improve.

“They know what they’re supposed to do and what they’re not supposed to do,” Gonzales said.

“They want to make us proud of them, and they really try to do that.

TSA cuts hair to benefit Leukemia research Thomas Sumter Academy kicked off its annual Leukemia Fundraising Campaign with a Pantene Beautiful Lengths hair cutting event. Sixth-grader Madeleine Britton, left, gets her hair cut by Sara Beth Hasbrouck. Also pictured are ninth-graders Cassidy Brunson and Isabella Crowe.

Grant Hill Baptist holds church-wide yard sale Grant Hill Baptist Church, 5404 Black River Road, will have a huge yard sale 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

The event will be held in the church’s parking lot. Food will be served at 11 a.m. More than 40 vendors have registered for the event.

Rapper 2RU3 (pronounced “true”) will perform between 11 a.m. and noon.

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Lee County Ways and Means to hear budget requests Lee County Ways and Means Committee will meet at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday in the main council chambers on first floor of Lee County Courthouse, 123 S. Main St., Bishopville, to hear budget requests from agencies. The committee will also meet at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday in the same location to hear budget requests from department heads and elected officials.

Internationally renowned author on prayer coming to Alcolu

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com Jennifer Kennedy Dean, the author of the Bible study “Live a Praying Life,” will conduct a prayer conference at Alcolu’s Great Commission Ministries on Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23. Devon Coker, pastor of the nondenominational congregation, said Dean agreed DEAN to lead the conference between appearances in Alaska and Beijing, China.

When Coker spoke to Dean about Great Commission Ministries and explained that its size was relatively small and its location rural, but that its congregation included a lot of

young people, many of whom are recent converts he thinks would find her presentations helpful, Dean replied, “I’m there.”

She was further persuaded by Coker telling her about his volunteer ministry at Lee Correctional Institution, where he has been conducting her Bible study, he said. She asked if she could accompany him to the prison for a Q&A with inmates, and Coker agreed to take her Friday morning.

“You can tell her heart’s with the people,” Coker said.

Coker has attended one of Dean’s presentations and has read her books, finding her a “wonderful writer.”

Dean has previously spoken in Sumter during a women’s conference at Bethesda Church of God in July 2015.

Known as an exceptionally gifted

INTERESTED? To learn more about Dean, visit her website, www.prayinglife.org. Great Commissions Ministries is located at 1631 Trinity Church Road, Alcolu. From Sumter, take U.S. 521 South, turn at the Exxon station just before you reach I-95, then turn right again onto Trinity Church Road.

communicator and for her bestselling prayer studies and interactive workbooks, she is in demand around the world to speak on the difference between “a prayer life” and “a praying life.” In addition to her books, which include “Live a Praying Life” and “The Power of Small,” Dean regularly contributes to Pray Connect magazine and to e-zines “Faithlife

Women,” “SpiritLife Women” and “Girlfriends in God.” She has also been a featured speaker at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove and Focus on the Family.

The executive director of The Praying Life Foundation, Dean belongs to America’s National Prayer Committee and the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She lives in Marion, Kentucky. The theme of “Synced,” her latest book, is “how we can live connected to the heart of Jesus the same way He lived synced to the Father.”

Admission to the 7 p.m. Friday, April 22, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, sessions with Jennifer Kennedy Dean is free; however, registration is requested. Call (843) 389-0998 to register or email Lacey.coker@gmail.com.

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TEACHER FROM PAGE A1 for 12 years. For the last seven years, she has taught children with special needs.

She is a 1999 graduate of Sumter High School and a 2004 graduate of University of South Carolina Upstate’s teacher education program at USC Sumter, with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

Coker said she was not expecting to receive the award.

“I’m very grateful to receive the honor,” she said. “I’m humbled by it.”

Kingsbury Elementary School Principal Phillip Jackson described Coker as a dedicated and hard-working teacher.

“She has a positive attitude and is always willing to cater to the needs of her students,” he said. “I think she makes a very noticeable impression and puts in a lot of heart and effort into her job.”

Homes for Heroes was created by real estate agents in Minnesota after 9/11 as a way to help military members and first responders buy and sell houses. The program has since grown to include more than 2,000 agents in 48 states.

Firefighters, emergency medical professionals, military and veterans, law enforcement, teachers and healthcare workers are eligible for rebates and discounts through the Homes for Heroes program when buying, selling or refinancing a home, according to www.homesforheroes.com.

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Missing Florida priest’s car found

BY FREIDA FRISARO The Associated Press MIAMI — South Carolina law enforcement authorities said Thursday that a “person of interest” was arrested while driving a car belonging to a missing Roman Catholic priest — 300 miles from where he disappeared in St. Augustine, Florida.

Steven James Murray, 28, was arrested in Aiken on Wednesday night, authorities said. The car belonged to the Rev. Rene Robert, 71, who MURRAY has not been seen since Sunday.

Inside the car were numerous weapons, including a rifle with a scope, said Sheriff David Shoar of St. Johns County, Florida.

Shoar said Murray had threatened “to kill as many cops as he could” but that no one was injured during the arrest.

An emotional Shoar called Robert a personal friend, and said he fears the worst has happened to the priest who was known around St. Augustine for helping the poor and destitute.

“Father was a gentle soul,” Shoar told reporters at a news conference. “A Franciscan, he always wore sandals no matter how cold it was out. A great man.”

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Church member Lloyd Henderson from Fleming Island prays before the start of services for missing priest Rene Robert at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fleming Island, Florida, where Henderson knew Robert from his time there. South Carolina law enforcement authorities said Thursday that a “person of interest” was arrested while driving a car belonging to the missing Roman Catholic priest — 300 miles from where he disappeared in St. Augustine, Florida. put the pieces of the puzzle together” but still don’t know Robert’s whereabouts, Commander Chuck Mulligan of the St. Johns Sheriff’s Office said in a

phone call. He said Robert’s disappearance is considered foul play.

Aiken County Sheriff’s spokesman Eric Abdullah wrote in a statement that

deputies and U.S. marshals responded to Murray’s last known location Wednesday afternoon.

As they approached the 2012 blue Toyota Corolla with Florida license plates, Murray drove away and crashed into a tree, then fled on foot, Abdullah wrote. Bloodhounds and a helicopter tracked Murray down, and he was arrested, according to the statement.

Police said neighbors and friends of Robert said the priest had been helping Murray, who was recently released from jail.

Murray is charged with aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude. No charges have been filed against him in Florida related to Robert’s disappearance. Records don’t indicate whether he’s hired an attorney to contact for comment on the case.

Robert is a senior priest for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

Shoar said his office is doing everything it can to locate the priest whom he said often gave money to people in need.

“He dealt with people addicted to drugs, hard lives,” Shoar said. “I’d call him one of our better angels. He never went looking for credit.”

Associated Press reporters Jason Dearen in Gainesville and Jack Jones in Columbia, South Carolina, contributed to this report.

Transgender advocates fear bill’s fallout even if it dies COLUMBIA (AP) — Transgender people said Thursday they fear a South Carolina bill that would require them to use the public bathroom for their biological sex will stoke misguided fears and endorse restroom vigilantism, even if the bill ultimately dies as expected.

Opponents told a Senate panel the unenforceable measure perpetuates myths against an already-ostracized community, while supporters contend it’s about protecting the privacy and safety of women and children.

The measure mimics part of a North Carolina law passed last month that’s caused economic fallout and debate nationwide.

A growing number of musicians have canceled concerts in North Carolina in protest, including Cyndi Lauper, Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr.

In Massachusetts on Thursday, an LGBT group booed the Republican governor off stage when he declined to commit to legislation expanding protections for transgender people.

The South Carolina bill, introduced last week, may go nowhere.

The proposal requires multistall bathrooms on public property to be designated and used according to the gender on people’s birth certificates. It would also bar local governments from requiring businesses to let transgender people use the bathroom of their choice.

No vote was taken during the panel’s second and final hearing. It’s not yet clear whether the full committee will consider the measure.

But even if it manages to advance to the Senate floor, Sen. Joel Lourie, DColumbia, promises to use Senate rules to block debate. House GOP leaders say their chamber won’t deal with

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Transgender citizens, above, stand during a Senate hearing of a bill limiting their bathroom choices in Columbia on Wednesday. Grayson Keck and Dex Sexton, left, testify during a Senate subcommittee to consider a controversial bill that would ban transgender people from choosing the bathroom they use.

the issue before session ends in June anyway. And opponents include Republican Gov. Nikki Haley, who has repeatedly called it unnecessary.

The sponsor, GOP Sen. Lee Bright, contends his bill is a “matter of common sense,” and its opponents are “forgoing the safety and privacy of the largest part of the population in order to defend” a tiny minority.

In a letter read at the hearing, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the bill addresses a nonissue. In his 41 years in law enforcement, he said, he’s never heard of a transgender person attacking or otherwise bothering someone in a restroom.

He said he can’t enforce a bill that burdens law enforcement with bathroom checks and exposes his agency to lawsuits.

“Obviously, DNA testing is cost pro-

hibitive,” he wrote. And asking deputies to check genitalia “invades subjects’ dignity and privacy.”

Transgender people say the bill’s requirement would put them in danger of harassment and violence, as they would clearly look out of place.

“To make discrimination legal is an atrocity,” said transgender male Greg Green, a Citadel graduate and former police officer and firefighter. “Going to the bathroom is natural. Worrying about whether the person in the stall beside you is sitting or standing is not commonsense.”

Sharon Mansell, a Beaufort mother of 10, said she sympathizes with transgender people’s objections, but it’s a mother’s duty to protect her children.

She said she fears that without the law, “someone with a perverted mind” can pretend to be transgender to abuse the opposite sex.

“I stand firm that we need to vote ‘yes’ for this bill for the protection of everyone,” she said. “This is not a war against transgender people.”

Oran Smith of the Palmetto Family Council said his members’ top concern is “young girls who may have men in their shower rooms” at public schools.

Opponents argued laws already address assault, and shower curtains can provide privacy.

O.K. Keyes, a transgender Columbia resident who works with LGBT youth, said the bill invites people to hate a community they know little about.

“The legislation claims to protect, but it actually targets youth,” said Keyes, 25. “Senators get to propose legislation to stir up their base and it ultimately dies, but in the process, it garners all this attention and talking points. And no one is thinking about what happens afterward.”

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HBO’s ‘Confirmation’ is compelling, powerful movie

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Is “Confirmation” (9 p.m. Saturday, HBO) good history?

That’s for another columnist.

It is clearly a compelling television movie, featuring a great cast. Who better to play law professor Anita Hill, the woman at the center of the Clarence Thomas (Wendell Pierce) confirmation scandal, than Kerry Washington, the star of “Scandal”?

“Confirmation” is far removed from “Scandal” and the world of Shonda Rhimes’ soap operas, where the freaky is all but expected. And that’s what makes it so powerful.

Hill’s allegations of sexual harassment, offered before televised Senate committee hearings in 1991, were genuinely outrageous in their kinky detail. Occurring at the dawn of so-called “tabloid television” and talk radio, the Thomas hearings offered a Rorschach test for society. To some, it was as if the world of trashy paperbacks and video pornography had invaded the august Senate chambers. To others, it was a liberating moment when details of male sexual harassment, experienced by countless powerless female employees, were aired in the most brazen manner in a public setting.

Washington emphasizes Hill’s sense of vulnerability and well-founded fears. Pierce plays Thomas’ silent slow burn to perfection. As a deeply conflicted Sen. Joe Biden, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Greg Kinnear often steals the movie.

Biden conducts the excruciating hearings with an aching tooth. He is torn between his desire to maintain the dignity of the Senate and his desire to give Thomas and his accuser a fair hearing. In the end he appears to be defending an “old boys club,” and is continually out-maneuvered.

Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”) plays against type as George H.W. Bush operative Ken Duberstein. “American Idol” star Jennifer Hudson has a brief, memorable moment as Angela Wright, a corroborating witness for Hill, subpoenaed but never called to testify.

Jeffrey Wright (“Boardwalk Empire”) portrays Harvard law professor Charles Ogletree, Hill’s lead attorney during the

hearings. He’s the only person in the movie to raise the pertinent issue of Thomas’ meager judicial background. “I have students with more experience,” he scoffs.

In the movie, and in history, nobody emerged from this ordeal unscathed. The film’s characters may have clear points of view, but “Confirmation” never takes an obvious side. As the end credits roll, the real Anita Hill is seen saying she thinks she did the right thing in 1991. It’s rather fitting that the real Clarence Thomas is not heard from. He has spent much of his tenure as a sad and sullen figure, maintaining silence on the court for decades at a stretch.

It’s all too fitting that “Confirmation” appears after the conclusion of the FX series “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” Both feature excellent actors as wellknown figures straddling the line between behaving professionally and performing for a tabloid audience. They’re also both stories about black men who felt that they had transcended the color of their skin, only to play the “race card” in the most strategic fashion possible.

A must for fans of political movies, “Confirmation” is filled with “political” actors.

Greg Kinnear may be Biden here, but he was JFK in “The Kennedys.” Dylan Baker, the movie’s Orrin Hatch, never played JFK, but he did play Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara in “Thirteen Days” and J. Edgar Hoover in “Selma.” The only “real” Kennedy here is Treat Williams as Sen. Ted Kennedy.

• Kip goes over the edge on the season finale of “Vinyl” (9 p.m. Sunday, HBO, TV-MA).

This series, executive produced

by Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger, will return for a second season.

As a network without commercials or ratings concerns, HBO can do whatever it wants.

“Vinyl” has attracted a modest audience and middling reviews. I’m torn between seeing it as just plain bad and laughout-loud terrible. Sometimes it’s unwatchable. Occasionally it verges on becoming “The Valley of the Dolls” of rock ‘n’ roll.

FRANK MASI / HBO

Kerry Washington stars as law professor Anita Hill in the television movie “Confirmation,” airing at 9 p.m. today on HBO. In other HBO news, look for two episodes of “Girls” (TVMA): Marnie’s disturbing dream (10 p.m.); Shoshanna’s tour (10:30 p.m.). The second is the season finale. “Girls” will return for a sixth and final season.

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • A young woman’s terrible choice in boyfriends is only the beginning of the 2016 shocker “Dying to Be Loved” (8 p.m., Lifetime).

• An owner risks eviction on “My Cat From Hell” (8 p.m., Animal Planet, TV-PG).

• Jamie’s past looms on “Outlander” (9 p.m., Starz, TVMA).

• Julia Louis-Dreyfus hosts “Saturday Night Live” (11:30 p.m., NBC, TV-14), with musical guest Nick Jonas.

CULT CHOICE A mansion consumes the lives of its inhabitants in the 1976 shocker “Burnt Offerings” (3:30 a.m. Sunday, TCM), starring Karen Black, Oliver Reed and Bette Davis.

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” (7 p.m., CBS): the vulnerability

of cellphones; companies that opt out of paying life insurance policies.

• Elizabeth addresses the U.N. on “Madam Secretary” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• North of the border on “The Good Wife” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Adam’s nocturnal wanderings do not go unnoticed on “The Family” (9 p.m., ABC, TV14).

• Gary goes on trial on “Grantchester” on “Masterpiece Mystery” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-14, check local listings).

• The group falls in with a family of survivalists on “Fear the Walking Dead” (9 p.m., AMC, TV-MA).

• Cassie and Sam get serious as “Good Witch” (9 p.m., Hallmark, TV-PG) enters its second season.

• The TV Land Icon Awards (9 p.m., Nickelodeon, TV Land) honor Norman Lear and John Stamos.

• Dice has something to prove on “Dice” (9:30 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA).

• A staged murder is all too real on “Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Caleb’s fate revealed on “Quantico” (10 p.m., ABC, TV14).

• Harry is caught between a mobster and bad press on “Mr.

Selfridge” on “Masterpiece Classic” (10 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings).

• A real estate agent vanishes on “Dateline” (10 p.m., NBC).

SATURDAY SERIES Lights out on “NCIS: New Orleans” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Cos and effects on “The Carmichael Show” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG) * The BAU, NSA and DEA share a letter on “Criminal Minds” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV14).

SUNDAY SERIES Yodeling on “Little Big Shots” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-G) * Apu loses the franchise on “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TVPG) * A trip to Oz on “Once Upon a Time” (8 p.m., ABC, TVPG) * Tina’s opportunity on “Bob’s Burgers” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-PG) * Lois plays post office on “Family Guy” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * On two episodes of “Crowded” (NBC, TV-14): a new tenant (9 p.m.); Mom goes missing (9:30 p.m.) * Tandy plays pranks on “The Last Man on Earth” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV14).

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New ‘Barbershop’ delivers same vibe

BY SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer When you come back to a beloved place after many years, sometimes you find all the faces have changed and the vibe is completely different.

Not so with Ice Cube’s “Barbershop.” Though the third film in the franchise comes a dozen years after part two, “Barbershop: The Next Cut” is as colorful and clever as its predecessors.

There are some new faces (including Common and Nicki Minaj) and new elements (an attached beauty shop), but the warm energy, subtle social commentary and big-hearted laughs are the same.

Cube returns as Calvin, proprietor of a barbershop on Chicago’s South Side, where he oversees a motley crew of haircutters who spend as much time boasting and bantering as they do snipping and styling. Perpetual scene-stealer Cedric the Entertainer returns as outspoken old-timer Eddie, and Eve is back as sharp-tongued Terri, once the shop’s lone female hairdresser.

But you don’t need any background to be charmed by the chatter at this community hangout, where the staff has grown to include a bunch of new barbers and beauticians, and the discussion subjects range from Kim Kardashian to President Obama.

The crew includes Terri’s husband and Calvin’s friend Rashad (Common), opinionated Raja (Utkarsh Ambudkar), neurotic Jerrod (Lemorne Morris, even funnier here than on TV’s “New Girl”), and man-of-many-hustles OneStop (J.B. Smoove), who offers haircuts, health exams, fake IDs and other services from his barber chair.

They share the shop with a new business partner, Angie (Regina Hall), and her team of stylists, including spandexclad Draya (Minaj) and unlucky-in-love Bree (Margot Bingham).

Director Malcolm D. Lee and writers Kenya Barris and Tracy Oliver develop each of these characters enough to deliver a winning ensemble comedy with multiple story lines and just the right dose of realistic drama.

Set in present-day Chicago, the film opens with Calvin’s voiceover about the explosion of violence in the city.

“The streets are talking,” he says. “They’re tired. They’re angry.”

Chicago had the most homicides of any U.S. city last year, and it’s on track to earn that sad distinction again in 2016.

More than 140 people have been killed there so far this year.

Calvin worries about how the surge in violence is affecting his 14-year-old son, Jalen (Michael Rainey Jr.), who’s getting into fights at school and considering joining a gang.

Calvin is also concerned about the effects on his business, especially when former barber and now mayoral aide Jimmy (Sean Patrick Thomas) tells him about a proposal to stem South Side violence by building a wall around the neighborhood.

The shop responds by sponsoring a 48-hour cease-fire.

They convince two rival gang leaders, both customers, to get on board. But as a tenuous peace takes hold outside, drama continues inside the shop as Draya makes a play for Rashad, and Calvin considers moving his family to a safer part of town.

Minaj is a riot as a sassy flirt whose work uniform is a skimpy bra and skin-tight leggings. Common brings the smolder as a modern man who supports his wife’s career but feels frustrated at her lack of effort in the relationship.

Morris is a comic highlight, as is Deon Cole, who plays Dante, a guy who hangs out at the barbershop dishing one-liners.

As in past trips to the “Barbershop,” Cube and Cedric the Entertainer are the heart of the story.

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Mowgli, portrayed by Neel Sethi, right, and Baloo the bear, voiced by Bill Murray, appear in a scene from “The Jungle Book.”

‘The Jungle Book’ dazzles visually

BY LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer You can practically feel the beating heart of the jungle in Jon Favreau’s stunning adaptation of “The Jungle Book,” which is easily the most visually dazzling movie to hit theaters this year.

Like “Avatar” before it, this CG and live action interpretation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale of the boy raised by wolves feels like a momentous occasion in the technical advancements of big budget cinema.

From the thrill of a distant waterfall to the terror of a mudslide or stampeding buffalo, Favreau and his visual effects maestros have created artificial living things that truly look and feel real.

Even the animals’ ability to communicate in English seems as natural as their breathing and emoting.

They have not been sanitized to be cute or less threatening either — even the tender mama wolf Raksha (Lupita Nyong’o).

They still look like wild animals and, for the most part, act like wild animals, too. At first, this actually makes their close interactions with the human boy Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi) even more disarming.

Eventually your nerves calm, and you submit to the

magic of this world.

The story follows the same beats as Disney’s animated feature from 1967, but Favreau and his team made sure to up the intensity a few notches — the hyperrealism of the animals necessitates it. The tension created by the fact that they all have claws and teeth and instinct to contend with is always there.

You’re already on edge by the time the tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba, in a truly stunning vocal performance that’s both terrifying and relatable) enters the picture.

He adamantly believes that humans should not be living among them and is prepared to use whatever intimidation tactics are necessary to rid their world of Mowgli.

This sends the young boy on a journey to the human village with the stoic panther Bagheera (Ben Kingsley). Anyone with the vaguest memory of “The Jungle Book” will remember the characters the boy encounters on the way — the snake Kaa (Scarlett Johansson), the bear Baloo (Bill Murray) and the orangutan King Louie (Christopher Walken).

Although it is somewhat distracting to have such famous voices overwhelming every scene, each does a fine job — especially Murray, who brings a muchneeded comedic lightness to

the story with his affably conniving Baloo in the second act.

Sethi is energetic and enthusiastic as Mowgli — an adventurous kid who’s as unfazed by a handful of bee stings as he is a gargantuan snake.

But for all the attention to detail, there’s an unnatural modernity to the dialogue he’s given that can be trying at times. For the most part he blends in as well as the sole human among wild CG animals could possibly be expected to.

On the subject of things seeming out of place, there are also two songs from the 1967 film that are integrated into the story —”The Bear Necessities” and “I Wanna Be Like You.” (“Trust In Me” plays over the credits).

One works, and one really doesn’t.

Murray makes “The Bear Necessities” fit into his laid back existence as he hums and sings the song with Mowgli as they float down a serene river.

“I Wanna Be Like You,” however, is awkward and clumsy — a ditty of a song that comes out of nowhere and sucks the air out of the crucial climax. It makes no sense in the context of this world that Walken’s mob boss ape would just break into song.

And, if he did, it definitely wouldn’t be this song.

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Bitterly feuding, Clinton, Sanders clash in N.Y. NEW YORK (AP) — Deepening their increasingly bitter feud, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders aggressively challenged each other’s judgment to be president in Thursday night’s Democratic debate, sparring about Wall Street banks, how high to raise the minimum wage and gun control.

The showdown in Brooklyn came at a pivotal moment in the party’s primary campaign with Clinton leading in the delegate count, but Sanders generating huge enthusiasm for his surprising candidacy. The debate also left no doubt that a rivalry that once centered on wonkish policy disagreements has turned strikingly personal.

The Vermont senator took a biting and often sarcastic tone as he sought to chip away at Clinton’s credibility on issue after issue. He went as far as to suggest that her labeling of certain criminals as “superpredators” when she was first lady was “a racist

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Sanders also cited Clinton’s support for the unpopular Iraq war and for

free trade agreements, as well as her willingness to accept money through a super PAC, as evidence that she lacks the needed judgment to lead the na-

tion. Still, he backed away from previous statements questioning Clinton’s qualifications, saying the former secretary of state does have the “experience and intelligence” to be president.

Clinton made little effort to hide her irritation with Sanders’ implication that she is unqualified, saying that while she has been “called a lot of things in my life, that was a first.” She repeatedly linked herself to President Obama, who remains popular among Democrats, suggesting Sanders’ criticism of her amounted to condemnation of the president.

Clinton also cast Sanders as a policy lightweight who is unprepared to implement even his signature proposals, including breaking up big banks. And she chided Sanders for chuckling during an exchange on gun control, an area where she has painted him as cozy with gun dealers and manufacturers.

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Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, greets an attendee after speaking to the New York Republican State Committee Annual Gala on Thursday in New York.

New York delivers rowdy night of campaigning NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats brawled in Brooklyn while Republicans in black tie threw sharp elbows at a Manhattan gala in a rowdy New York night of politics ahead of the state’s Tuesday presidential primary.

As protests raged outside a state GOP dinner, Republican front-runner Donald Trump delivered an impassioned defense of the city he calls home. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, meanwhile, aggressively challenged each other’s judgment to be president at a raucous Democratic debate about Wall Street banks, the minimum wage, gun control and foreign policy.

The Democratic debate came at a pivotal moment in the party’s primary campaign with Clinton leading in the delegate count but Sanders generating huge enthusiasm for his surprising candidacy. The debate also left no doubt that a rivalry that once centered on wonkish policy disagreements has turned strikingly personal.

The Vermont senator took a biting and often sarcastic tone as he sought to chip away at Clinton’s credibility on issue after issue. He went so far as to suggest that her labeling of certain criminals as “superpredators” when she was first lady was “a racist term and everybody knew it was a racist term.”

The tone among Republicans was somewhat more subdued. Trump praised the city’s response to the nation’s deadliest terrorist attacks in remarks designed to jab rival Ted Cruz, a Texas senator who has repeatedly condemned “New York values” in his push to defeat the New York real estate mogul.

“In our darkest moments, as a city we showed the world the very, very best in terms of bravery, heart and soul of America,” Trump charged.

“These are the values we need to make America great again.”

On the sidewalks outside, Trump was the target of rowdy protesters who hanged the billionaire businessman in effigy and chanted, “How do you spell racist? T-R-U-M-P.” Campaigning Friday morning in East Harlem, Clinton visited Corsi Senior Center, playing game of dominos, speaking to about 75 people and touring a public housing

apartment in the building.

“Today, too many new Yorkers are struggling to pay rising rents. They’re being priced out of communities where they’ve been for years. ... And Latino and black families are being hit the hardest. “ Sanders arrived Friday in Rome for a Vatican City conference on social and economic justice, which he said was too meaningful to pass up. At the conference, he issued a global call to action to address “immoral and unsustainable” wealth inequality and poverty.

For Clinton, a win in New York, a state that twice elected her senator, would blunt Sanders’ recent momentum and put his pursuit of the nomination further behind. A Sanders upset in New York would shake up the race, raising fresh concerns about her candidacy and breathing new life into the Vermont senator’s campaign.

The Democratic primary has been fought for months on familiar terrain. Clinton has cast Sanders’ proposals for breaking up banks and offering free tuition at public colleges and universities as unrealistic. Sanders has accused Clinton of being part of a rigged economic and political system, hammering her repeatedly for giving paid speeches to Wall Street banks and refusing to release the transcripts.

Clinton continued to struggle to explain why she has not released the transcripts, saying only that she’ll do so when other candidates are required to do the same. She tried to raise questions about Sanders’ own openness by noting that he has yet to release his income tax information.

The senator pledged to release his most recent tax returns on Friday, and said there would be “no big money from speeches, no major investments” in the disclosures.

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Angel Cribb, left, secretary for Sumter County Foster Parent Association, Andreyada Nixon, center, assistant secretary, and Tyrone Nixon, president discuss plans for a closet they are planning on opening in June for foster parents to have access to free items for children in their care.

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CLOSET FROM PAGE A1 during the day or at night, depending on when the child is brought to them by the Department of Social Services.

Nixon said foster parents usually don’t know ahead of time when a child could arrive from DSS. Case workers from DSS could also pick up items for the foster children.

“We will be available 24 hours a day, in case of an emergency, to put together a package of necessary items for the child,” he said.

The four foster parents involved with opening the closet are Nixon and his wife, Andreyada Nixon, Angel Cribb and Russell Massingill.

Nixon and his wife have been foster parents to 11 children during a seven-year period.

One of the children they are fostering came to the couple at three days old, he said.

“She had nothing but the blanket she was wrapped in from the hospital and a care package with

soap and shampoo,” Nixon said.

“We had to go out and purchase everything else.”

The situation becomes even more difficult if a child arrives late at night, when many stores are closed, he said.

Cribb, secretary of the Sumter County Foster Parent Association, who fosters two sisters, ages 2 and 4, said they arrived at her house with nothing but a small bag.

“We had to find everything for them,” she said.

Cribb said she was encouraged to become a foster parent to take care of children who had no place to go.

“I thought they needed me, but I needed them just as much; they brought life to me,” she said. “I want to make sure they have the best experience possible.”

Cribb said many foster children come from homes with not enough food to eat and without basic necessities, such as toiletries or a bed to sleep on.

Caring Hearts Foster Care Sharing Closet would provide the

essentials children need.

Nixon said the goal is to include items such as clothing, shoes, duffle bags, wipes, diapers, car seats, strollers, toys and jewelry for foster children.

They are looking for donations of such items.

Nixon said foster parents would have to provide a placement foster agreement before being eligible to receive items from there.

“Being a foster parent is a rewarding experience,” he said.

“We want foster children and parents to know we are here for them, and we are part of their support system.”

For more information on the closet or becoming a foster parent, contact Tyrone Nixon at (803) 464-6306 or Angel Cribb at (843) 616-1812.

Volunteers are also needed for the closet.

Sumter County Foster Parent Association meets from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Blvd.

retiring from the U.S. Air Force.

While in the Air Force, Duggin performed maintenance on F-16s until retiring in 1993.

When he joined the police department full-time, Duggin was a patrol officer and later worked in the warrants division.

“It was a division of one,” he said.

Duggin also served as the bailiff for the magistrate’s court while in the warrants division.

He then became a detective in the fraud and forgery division where he developed an interest in forensics and jumped at the opportunity to get more involved in crime-scene processing.

During his time working with evidence collection, Duggin became familiar with the accreditation process for the forensic division, allowing him to design the police department’s evidence collection and storage following accreditation criteria.

Duggin also developed a kit for patrol officers so they could collect DNA, fingerprints and take photographs at crime scenes.

During a Sumter City Council meeting in February, Roark said the kits save time by allowing officers to collect evidence themselves instead of waiting on crime scene investigators to arrive.

Duggin said evidence storage at the department has also changed. There used to be one room with evidence, but the department has since expanded and now has an entire building dedicated to evidence storage and processing, he said.

Duggin said he was flabbergasted when he was named police officer of the year.

He said it was a good way to round out the end of his career with the police department.

His final day with the department was Dec. 31, 2015.

Although he is enjoying his retirement and spending more time with his grandchildren, Duggin said he does miss the camaraderie within the police department and the act of gathering information to make arrests and solve crimes.

Duggin also regrets that he will not be working in the department when it moves to its new building, but he does plan to attend the ribbon cutting.

OBITUARIES JULIA B. HUDSON Julia B. Hudson, widow of John “Charlie” Hudson, was a daughter of the late Rubin and Annie Davis Benjamin. She was born on Jan. 22, 1924, in Mayesville. After the death of her parents, she was reared by her sisHUDSON ter, the late Annie L. McCray. Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy “Dotty” Hudson, and her brother, David Benjamin.

She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living, Sumter.

She received her early education in the public schools of Mayesville. Because she understood the importance of education, she received her diploma in 1977 from Sumter High School.

The best example of a true servant of the Lord, “Miss Julia” served in numerous capacities at Unionville AME Church to include the choir, Sunday school, missionary and stewardess. She proudly wore the title “Mother of the Church.”

Mrs. Hudson’s civic involvement was equally extensive as her work in the church. Attending community meetings and having a voice for the people, she was actively involved in the betterment of her community. In recognition of her civic mindedness, the City of Sumter proclaimed June 10, 2006 as Julia B. Hudson Day. She also enjoyed her service as a volunteer candystriper at Tuomey Hospital.

According to Miss Julia, “Hard work never hurt anybody.” Aside from taking care of everybody in the neighborhood, she worked for years as a beautician. She loved to sew and retired from Campbell Soup Co. Left to cherish her memories and live by her example are a son, David Jenkins Hudson of Silver Springs, Maryland; a sister-in-law, Naomi Hudson; two cousins, Frances Wilson and Wilhelmina Harris; a godson, Jaime Carter; a goddaughter, Ronetta Moses, all of Sumter; a goddaughter, Mary Thomas of Greenbelt, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held

from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Job’s Mortuary.

Mrs. Hudson will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Monday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Unionville AME Church, 2036 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, SC 29104, with the Rev. Alvin E. Webb officiating, assisted by the Rev. Joshua Dupree. Interment will follow in Unionville AME Church Cemetery.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of her sister-in-law, Naomi Hudson, 18 Shirer St., Sumter, SC 29150.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

JESSIE MAE JOHNSON Jessie Mae Johnson, daughter of the late Sanders and Flora Lee Johnson, died on April 11, 2016, at Carriage House of Sumter.

She was born on Dec. 26, 1945, in Sumter County.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Chapel of Sumter Funeral Service Inc. with the Rev. M.G. Walters officiating, assisted by Dr. Lewis Walker Jr. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

DOLLIE YOUNG TIMMONSVILLE — Funeral rites for Dollie Young, who died on April 9, 2016, will be held at 11 a.m. today.

Bacote-Eaddy Funeral Home of Timmonsville is in charge of arrangements.

MARY LUCKEY BISHOPVILLE — Mary Luckey entered eternal rest on April 14, 2016, at Morrell Convalescent Center, Hartsville.

The family is receiving friends at the residence, 185 Freedom Ave., Elliott.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

TY’SHANEK W. RUBIN-SPANN Ty’Shanek Wylashia RubinSpann, affectionately known as “Lay-Lay,” peacefully departed this earthly life on

Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

She was born on July 12, 2004, in Sumter, a daughter of Tyesha L. Rubin and Willie S. Spann III. Ty’Shanek attended Furman Middle School. She was a very outgoing, kindhearted person who enjoyed her family and friends.

Her survivors include her loving parents of the home, Tyesha L. Rubin and Willie S. Spann III; maternal grandmother, Carrie Rubin (John) of the home; maternal grandfather, Henry McGee Jr. of Sumter; paternal grandparents, Willie (Francine) Spann II of Columbia; maternal great-grandmother, Helen McGee of Dalzell; maternal great-grandfather, David Goodman (Carrie) of Columbia; great-grandfather, Clarence (Rosa) Windham of Baltimore, Maryland; one greatgreat-grandmother, Catherine Vaughn of Sumter; five aunts, Antoinette Rubin, Lalhesha Spann and Catherine Spann, all of Sumter, Edith (Derrick) William of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Lakeya Vaughn of Rock Hill; two uncles, O’Brian Spann and Randy Spann, both of Sumter; one godmother, Andrena (Andre) Tindal of Sumter; godfather, Eugene (Gretta) McKnight of Sumter; and a host of other relatives and friends; and one very special friend, Sasha Guin.

Ty’Shanek was preceded in death by two great-grandmothers, Hattie Mae Rubin and Lucille Rubin Petterson of Sumter; one great-grandfather, Henry McGee; one greatgrandmother, Edith Wright Spann; and one great-grandfather, Willie (Gip) Spann Jr. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Furman Middle School with the Rev. James Clark officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Turner. Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery.

The funeral cortege will leave at 1:15 p.m. from the home, 2257 Garrison St. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES K. ALEXANDER BISHOPVILLE — James Kennedy Alexander, 86, husband of Ida Ruth Johnson Alexander, died on Friday, April 15, 2016, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

Born on Dec. 1, 1929, in Bishopville, he was a son of

the late William Ray Alexander Sr. and Mary Richardson Kennedy. He graduated from Bishopville High School in 1947 and Clemson College in 1952 with a degree in agronomy. While there, he achieved the rank of battalion commander, was elected senior council president, and was voted an outstanding senior.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and then became a lifelong farmer in Lee County. He was a co-founder of Robert E. Lee Academy and a co-owner of Interstate Tractor Co. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge; an avid ham radio operator; and enjoyed making model airplanes. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, where he served as a member of the choir for more than 50 years.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years; children, James K. Alexander Jr. (Beth) of Seneca, Rosemary Alexander Carter (Doug) of Lexington, Kentucky, Rebecca L. Alexander (Frank Page) of Florence, and Jeffrey R. Alexander (Donna) of Columbia; a sister, Adria A. Belk of Florence; a brother, William Ray Alexander Jr. (Sheila) of Bishopville; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Alexander.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Watson officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Hancock-ElmoreHill Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Bishopville, SC 29010; The Cotton Museum / Veterans Museum, 121 W. Cedar Lane, Bishopville, SC 29010; or to McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29506.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

MINNIE L. JACKSON BISHOPVILLE — Minnie L. Jackson, 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed

peacefully at home on Thursday, April 14, 2016.

Mrs. Jackson was born on Aug. 4, 1924, to William and Vermell Baker. She married her husband, TJ Jackson, on Dec. 27, 1942, and together they had two daughters, Barbara Ann Blackwell and Clara Lynn Jackson. Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren, being outside tending her garden, and traveling.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Ann Blackwell (Carl) and Clara Lynn Jackson; her grandson, Carl “CW” Blackwell Jr. (Michelle); two great-grandsons, Carl (Trace) Blackwell III and Thomas Blackwell; her brother, Jesse Baker; and sister, Virginia Brown; as well as various nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, TJ Jackson; two brothers, Hoyt and Marvin Baker; and one sister, Lila Marsh.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at 1665 Lucknow Road, Bishopville.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Hancock Elmore Hill Funeral Home Chapel Dwayne Watson officiating. Interment will follow at High Hill True Light Church of Christ in Lucknow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Alzheimer’s Research, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621 or Amedisys Hospice Care, 2555 Lin-Do Court, Sumter, SC 29150.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

DAVID TAYLOR JR. ALCOLU — David Taylor Jr., 84, widower of Alethia Brown Taylor, died on Friday, April 15, 2016, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

He was born on Dec. 8, 1931, in Alcolu, a son of the late David Sr. and Alice Davis Taylor.

The family is receiving friends at his residence, 1053 Ocean Road, and the home of his sister, Gloria Taylor, 4021 Sumter Highway, Alcolu.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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SUPPORT GROUPS Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) AA — Monday-Friday, noonApril 16, 2016 Support Groups: 661-3746. and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and Amputee Support Group — 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775- Fourth Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabili1852. tation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar AA Women’s Meeting — St., Florence. Call (843) 661Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren 3746.

St. (803) 775-1852.

EFMP Parent Exchange Group — AA Spanish Speaking — SunLast Tuesday each month, 11 day, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. a.m.-noon, Airman and Fami(803) 775-1852. ly Readiness Center. Support AA “How it Works” Group — to service members who Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., have a dependent with a dis1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 494- ability or illness. Call Dorcus 5180. at (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue at (803) 847-2377.

441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441.

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: AA Summerton Group — Sickle Cell Support Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. last Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Sumter Manning Al-Anon Family Group Resource Center, 337 Man— Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Bening Ave. Call Bertha at (803) havioral Health Building, 14 774-6181.

Church St., Manning. Call Angie at (803) 435-8085.

Divorce Care — Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Church, 2401 Bethel Church Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Road. Call (803) 481-2160.

Ronda St. Call Elizabeth at (803) 607-4543.

Grief Share — Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 Bethel Church Road. Call (803) 481-2160.

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — second Monday of each month, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 316-6763.

Find the group on Facebook.

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November, 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869.

Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — First Tuesday of each month at noon and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Carol at (803) 469-9426, Betty at (803) 469-2616, Carolyn at (803) 469-6059 or Margaret at (803) 469-6887.

Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD, coping skills, claims and benefits.

Parkinson’s Support Group — Second Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 6613746.

Sumter Amputee Support Group — Second Tuesday each month, 6:30 p.m., Sumter Prosthetics & Orthotics, 259 Broad St. Call (803) 883-4356.

Sumter Chapter Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) — Third Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. For those who have lost a loved one to murder in a violent way.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Third Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a serious EUGENIA LAST look at your current position. Expand your prospects by networking with upbeat individuals. Travel, interviews, meetings or challenging yourself to take on something new will lead to a new beginning.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider a way to include the people you care about in your plans to avoid an emotional dispute. Your friends and family members will provide you with the support and encouragement to reach your goal.

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789.

Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., National Health Care, 1018 N. Guignard Drive.

Call Cheryl at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346.

Journey of Hope (for family members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred at (803) 905-5620.

FRIDAY MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery — Every Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion). For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc.

Wateree AIDS Task Force Support Group — Every third Friday, 11:30 a.m., 508 W. Liberty St. Call Kevin at (803) 7780303.

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Today: Clouds and sun; a couple of showers in southern parts. High 68 to 72.

Sunday: Sunny; pleasant in northern parts.

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Today: Abundant sunshine and nice. Winds northeast 8-16 mph. Clear.

Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Opportunity knocks, and the coast is clear. Take the high road to victory and enjoy the ride. Travel plans and mixing business with pleasure will lead to new ideas and profitable joint ventures. Work toward positive change.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get your facts straight by doing research and observing. Don’t be surprised if someone is insincere or tries to mislead you. Make changes at home that will give you the incentive to start a new hobby or project.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t get involved in neighborhood disputes. Your efforts will go further if you focus on your home, property and building a more secure base for your family. Stick to what you know best and avoid confrontation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be reasonable, but don’t forgo something you long for to accommodate someone who tends to be a bully. Take control and make your plans clear. Love, romance and passion are highlighted along with personal accomplishments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Consider how you have handled money and health issues and you will come up with a solution that will lead to good fortune in all aspects of life. Revive what has worked for you in the past and let go of what hasn’t.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Weigh the ups and downs of a situation involving a partner. Once you do, you will discover the solution is easier than originally anticipated.

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RBC Heritage

Back on top Day shoots 2-under to grab share of Harbour Town lead

USCS baseball

Region X lead on line for Ants, SMC

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

The Island Packet via AP

Jason Day watches to see where his ball lands after chipping from a bunker on the 9th hole on Friday during the second round of the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island. Day shot a 2-under 69 and is in a 3-way tie for the lead with Kevin Chappell and Charlie Hoffman.

By PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Jason Day is back at the top in a bid for his third PGA Tour title in a month.

Coming off a disappointing Masters, the top-ranked Day shot a 2-under 69 on Friday at the RBC Heritage to share the second-round lead with Kevin Chappell and Charley Hoffman.

Chappell and Hoffman shot 68s for the second straight day to match Day at 6-under 136..

Luke Donald, tied for the first-round lead after a 66, was a stroke back along with Russell Knox and Patton Kizzire.

Donald had a 71. Knox shot a 65, the best round of the week. Kizzire had a 68.

Past tournament champion Matt

Kuchar topped the group at 4 under after a 71.

Day has won two of the past three times he’s entered, starting with a oneshot victory over Chappell a month ago in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Day followed that with a victory at the WCG-Dell Match Play and was a strong choice to slip on his first green jacket last week at Augusta National. Instead, Day tied for 10th and was never truly part of the drama in Jordan Spieth’s late collapse and Danny Willett’s triumph.

Now, Day is fighting off the fatigue and finding success again at Harbour Town Golf Links.

“I felt like I was kind of punch drunk a little bit,” he said of Thursday’s start.

“But came out today a lot more alert and on top of it.”

That’s bad news for the rest of the field because Day has shown there aren’t many who can match him when he’s playing like this.

“I may be a little bit mentally fatigued, but it’s not an excuse,” he said.

“I need to get out there and hit the shots and focus.”

Day hit the shots he needed at the most crucial times.

Starting on No. 10 a shot behind leaders Donald and Branden Grace, Day could not get going in the chilly, damp conditions. He kick-started the round with a birdie on the wind-swept, lighthouse 18th, rolling in a 10-footer.

Birdies on the second and third moved him on top. When he fell a stroke behind Chappell with a bogey on

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pro basketball

No shortage of playoff story lines

By TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press The NBA playoffs start this weekend, and there’s no shortage of story lines worth following. Here’s a list of 10 to get you started: We begin with the reigning champions, the favorites to capture back-to-back titles.

Golden State set the NBA record with a 73-9 regular season, and the Warriors’ reward to open the playoffs is a rematch of last season’s Curry Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets. It’s a matchup of the game’s two best scorers this season — Stephen Curry and James Harden. The Warriors are 12-1 in their last 13 against the Rockets and Curry has sizzled in those games, shooting 54 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range.

Logano, Kenseth hope Bristol luck continues Pair in prime positions after qualifying BRISTOL, Tenn. — Matt Kenseth and Joey Logano hope their recent success at Bristol Motor Speedway helps them reach victory lane for the first time this season.

They will have prime starting spots Sunday after Kenseth qualified second and Logano third Friday for the 500-lap NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on the 0.533-mile track.

Both drivers have two wins over the past five races at Bristol. Another win could land Logano or Kenseth a spot in the Chase for the championship, and both drivers believe a breakthrough is possible.

“It’s been a good track for

See ants, Page B4

1. THE WARRIORS

Auto racing

By GARY B. GRAVES The Associated Press

Facing Spartanburg Methodist College is always a challenge.

It’s an even more daunting challenge at C.B. Mooneyham Field in Spartanburg, where the University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team travels to this weekend.

The Fire Ants Medlin have not traditionally had much success on the Pioneers’ home diamond and were swept the last time the teams met there in 2014.

USCS once again faces it’s biggest challenge of the season as the top two teams in Region X get set for a 4-game series with just one game separating them atop the standings -- and with just one more weekend remaining in region play.

The two squads face off in a pair of doubleheaders beginning at 1 p.m. today with another slated for 1 p.m. on Sunday.

“It’s a challenge, no doubt about it,” USC Sumter head coach Tim Medlin said. “It’s one our kids are looking forward to, though. They’re excited to have a chance to play for the region title.

“We’re not going to approach it any differently than we have any other series. We

us, probably my best track,” said Logano, who has won the past two August events at Bristol but struggled in the spring.

“We’ve been really good in the fall races, but it seems like something happens every year in the spring race; hopefully, we can get through that. It’s certainly not because we haven’t been fast.”

Standings-wise, both drivers like their position and performance.

Logano stands 48 points behind leader and defending series champion Kyle Busch in fifth place with three top-fives and four top-10s in seven starts. The Team Penske driver also has a pole at Martins-

2. THE SPURS

The Associated Press

Matt Kenseth makes his way around the track Friday during See bristol, Page B3 practice for Sunday’s race in Bristol, Tenn.

This was the first season in NBA history where two teams won at least 80 percent of their games. Meet the other one.

San Antonio went 67-15 — tying for the seventh-best record in the history of the league — and finished six

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

Boys area roundup

Knights baseball picks up 1st region victory Collin Kremer went the distance, giving up four earned runs and registering a hit as the Crestwood varsity baseball team picked up its first Region VI-3A victory of the year with a 7-6 victory over Manning on Friday at the CHS field.

Jesse Lucas, DaJour Neal and Shane Gaymon all had hits for the Knights, who improved to 4-13 overall and 1-7 in the region. A.J. Herrera also drove in a couple runs.

On Thursday, Manning topped Crestwood 14-4 in Manning. Kremer had two hits and drove in three runs while Lance Ragan and Kevin Sharper each went 1-for-2 with a walk.

CHS returns to action on Tuesday when face Hartsville.

Thomas Sumter 5 Williamsburg Academy 4

DALZELL -- Josh Barrett went 3-for-3 with a homer and two RBI as Thomas Sumter Academy edged Williamsburg Academy 5-4 on Wednesday at General Field.

Ron York had a triple while Chris Parrish, Josh Galloway and Dayton Ingram all had a hit and an RBI each. Chandler Hunter and Eric Lisenby each had a hit as well as TSA improved to 4-11.

Parrish got a no decision on the mound after tossing

five innings and allowing four runs. Lisenby picked up the win in relief by allowing no runs on one hit with five strikeouts.

Wilson Hall 8 Orangeburg Prep 0

ORANGEBURG -- Drew Talley struck out seven and allowed three hits as Wilson Hall blanked Orangeburg Prep 8-0 on Thursday at the Indians field.

Robert James went 4-for-4 to lead the Barons at the plate.

WH improved to 12-4 overall and 4-1 in SCISA Region II-3A.

VARSITY SOCCER Crestwood 5 Lakewood 2 Edward Acevedo scored all five goals for Crestwood as the Knights topped rival Lakewood 5-2 on Friday at the CHS field.

Joel Daniels, Grant Wilber and Richard Martinez all had assists for Crestwood, who improved to 8-5 overall and 5-2 in Region VI-3A. On Thursday in Darlington, Aaron Griffin recorded a shutout in goal as Crestwood defeated Darlington 8-0.

Sumter 5 West Florence 4

FLORENCE -- Jacob Davis had four goals to

help Sumter edge West Florence 5-4 on Friday in Florence.

Conner McAlister had a goal and an assist for the Gamecocks while Travis Fisher dished out an assist as well.

SHS improved to 5-12 overall and 4-4 in Region VI4A. The Gamecocks travel to Conway on Tuesday.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL Robert E. Lee 11 Wilson Hall 1

BISHOPVILLE -- Wilson Hall fell to 2-6 overall with an 11-1 loss to Robert E. Lee Academy on Friday at the REL field.

John Thomas Parker had a hit and scored the lone run for the Barons and Chandler Scott had two hits.

WH travels to Providence Athletic Club in Columbia on Monday.

B TEAM BASEBALL Thomas Sumter 15 Williamsburg Academy 0 DALZELL -- Landon DeLavan tossed three complete innings and gave up no runs on one hit as Thomas Sumter Academy blanked Williamsburg Academy 15-0 on Wednesday.

Every General had a hit in the game.

girls area roundup

Ives leads WH past Pee Dee 2-1 Drake Ives’ 2-run double proved the difference as Wilson Hall edged Pee Dee Academy 2-1 on Friday at Patriot Park SportsPlex.

Ives also combined with Madison Sliwonik on the mound to keep the Lady Eagles at bay as the duo gave up a combined five hits.

Betsy Cunningham had a double and scored a run, Madison Elmore drew three walks and scored a run and Danielle deHoll had a hit for the Lady Barons, who improved to 11-7 overall.

On Thursday, WH picked up a SCISA Region II-3A victory over Orangeburg Prep with a 6-2 win at the OP field.

Ives picked up the win on the mound and led the offense with a double, a triple and three RBI. Cunningham had a double and scored two runs and deHoll had two hits and scored two runs as well.

Catherine Kelley had a hit, Becka Noyes had an RBI and Elmore stole two bases.

VARSITY SOCCER Crestwood 1 Lakewood 0 Alexus Pradar recorded six saves in the shutout as Crestwood blanked rival Lakewood 1-0 on Friday at the CHS field.

Caylie Kovalcik had the lone goal for the Lady Knights, who improved to 4-8 overall and 3-3 in Region VI-3A. On Thursday in Darlington, Starasia Booker had two goals and one assist to help lead Crestwood past Darlington 6-2.

Kovalcik had a goal and three assists for the Lady Knights while Shailyn Kennedy had one of each. Gloria Reyes Quirino had a goal, Victoria Sellers had an assist and Alexandra Manzo dished out two assists.

Pradar also had a goal for SHS and made five saves in goal.

CHS returns to action next Friday when it travels to Marlboro County.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL Lakewood 10 Marlboro County 7

Avriel Clark struck out four across three innings as Lakewood earned a 10-7 victory over Marlboro County on Friday at the LHS field.

Cheyenne Ardis, Lauren Beam and Jade McCoy all reached base twice and scored twice for the Lady Gators, who travel to Darlington on Monday.

Wilson Hall 17 Carolina Academy 1

LAKE CITY -- Becca Cromer tossed a complete game, allowed four hits, struck out five and gave up two walks as Wilson Hall routed Carolina Academy 17-1 on Friday at the Lady Bobcats field.

Cromer also had three hits including a triple and drove in two.

Carly Allred and Andi Grae Wingate each had three hits with Wingate registering a double and two RBI. Kinsley Waynick and Kyndal Waynick each had two hits with Kyndal also adding two RBI. Sydney Jarecki had a double and drove in two, Camryn Bateman and Taylor Ward each had a hit and RBI while Mary Ellis Waynick had a hit and scored. Anne Land Welch scored three.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER Sumter 2 West Florence 0 Jasiah Pack scored both goals as Sumter defeated West Florence 2-0 on Friday at the SHS field.

On Tuesday in Myrtle Beach, Sumter lost to Carolina Forest 4-1. Adrianna Martin scored the lone goal for the JV Lady Gamecocks.

Sports Items

Schmidt goes distance as USC edges Georgia 3-1 ATHENS, Ga. -- South Carolina got a completegame effort from starter Clarke Schmidt, who allowed one run on five hits with 10 strikeouts to lead the Gamecocks to a 3-1 victory on Friday.

USC improves to 29-6 overall and 11-2 in the SEC. The Bulldogs fall to 18-15 and 4-9.

Chris Cullen had a hit and drove in a run as did Alex Destino.

Louisville 15 Clemson 2

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Clemson starter Clate Schmidt

lasted just 2 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on 10 hits as No. 6 Louisville pounded out 15 runs on 20 hits in a 15-2 victory on Friday.

Clemson falls to 24-10 overall and 8-8 in the ACC. The Cardinals improve to 27-7 and 11-5.

Louisville starting pitcher Brendan McKay went seven innings and held the Tigers to two runs on two hits with eight strikeouts and four walks.

Chris Williams and Chase Pinder each had an RBI for Clemson.

Wofford 10 Citadel 5 SPARTANBURG -- Former Wilson Hall standout J.P. Sears allowed two runs, one earned, on four hits with four strikeouts in six innings, but the bullpen was unable to hold the lead in a 10-5 loss to Wofford on Friday.

Former Sumter High and Sumter P-15’s standout Jacob Watcher had a hit and drove in a run for the Bulldogs, who fell to 13-21 overall and 3-4 in the SoCon.

From staff, local reports

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(NBCSN same-day tape) 6 p.m. — College Football: Missouri Spring Game, at Columbia, Mo. (SEC Network) 6 p.m. — MMA: UFC Fight Night, prelims, at Tampa, Fla. (Fox) 7 p.m. — Auto Racing: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, at Long Beach, Calif. (FS2) 7 p.m. — Golf: LPGA Tour, Lotte Championship, final round, at Oahu, Hawaii (Golf Channel) 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Miami (FS1, WPUB-FM 102.7) 7 p.m. — NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference, Game 1, Boston at Atlanta (ESPN) 7 p.m. — NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference, Game 2, Philadelphia at Washington (CNBC) 7:30 p.m. — Arena Football: Los Angeles at Cleveland (CBS Sports Network).

8 p.m. — MMA: UFC Fight Night, Rashad Evans vs. Glover Teixeira, at Tampa, Fla. (Fox) 8 p.m. — NHL Playoffs: Western Conference, Game 2, Minnesota at Dallas (NBCSN) 8:30 p.m. — Boxing: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Chris Algieri, welterweights; Krzysztof Glowacki vs. Steve Cunningham, for the WBO World Cruiserweight title, at Brooklyn, N.Y. (NBC) 9 p.m. — Major League Baseball: San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers or St. Louis at Arizona (MLB Network) 9:30 p.m. — NBA Playoffs: Western Conference, Game 1, Dallas at Oklahoma (ESPN) 10:30 p.m. — NHL Playoffs: Western Conference, Game 2, San Jose at Los Angeles (NBCSN) 11 p.m.— Boxing: Gary Russell Jr. vs.

Patrick Hyland, for Russell’s WBC World featherweight title; Jose Pedraza vs. Stephen Smith, for Pedraza’s IBF super featherweight title, at Mashantucket, Conn. (Showtime)

Prep schedule today

Varsity Baseball Chesterfield at Manning (DH), noon Varsity Track and Field Wilson Hall at Heathwood Hall, 10 a.m.

SUNDAY

Varsity Boys Golf Sumter Battle of the Dame (in Lexington), TBA

MLB Standings

By The Associated Press

national League East Division

Washington Philadelphia Miami New York Atlanta Central Division

Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee West Division

Colorado Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego

W 7 5 3 3 0

L Pct GB 1 .875 — 5 .500 3 4 .429 3½ 5 .375 4 9 .000 7½

W 8 5 5 5 4

L Pct GB 2 .800 — 4 .556 2½ 4 .556 2½ 5 .500 3 5 .444 3½

W 6 6 6 3 3

L Pct GB 4 .600 — 4 .600 — 4 .600 — 7 .300 3 7 .300 3

Thursday’s Games

Detroit 7, Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 3, San Diego 0 St. Louis 7, Milwaukee 0 Colorado 11, San Francisco 6 Washington 6, Atlanta 2 Chicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, Arizona 2

Friday’s Games

Colorado 6, Chicago Cubs 1 Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

San Fran. at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 10:40 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Cincinnati at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m.

Colorado at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Cleveland, 4:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.

San Fran. at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

East Division

Baltimore Toronto Boston New York Tampa Bay Central Division

Chicago Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Minnesota West Division

Los Angeles Texas Oakland Seattle Houston

W 7 5 4 4 3

L Pct GB 2 .778 — 5 .500 2½ 4 .500 2½ 4 .500 2½ 6 .333 4

W 7 7 6 4 0

L Pct GB 2 .778 — 2 .778 — 2 .750 ½ 3 .571 2 9 .000 7

W 5 6 4 3 3

L Pct GB 4 .556 — 5 .545 — 6 .400 1½ 6 .333 2 7 .300 2½

Thursday’s Games

Detroit 7, Pittsburgh 4 Chicago White Sox 3, Minnesota 1 Cleveland 6, Tampa Bay 0 N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Texas 6, Baltimore 3 Kansas City 6, Houston 2

Friday’s Games

Seattle at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Chic. White Sox at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Seattle at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Cleveland, 4:10 p.m.

White Sox at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 7:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Nba Playoff Schedule

By The Associated Press FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Saturday, April 16 Indiana at Toronto, 12:30 p.m.

Houston at Golden State, 3:30 p.m.

Boston at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 17 Detroit at Cleveland, 3 p.m.

Charlotte at Miami, 5:30 p.m.

Memphis at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Portland at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Monday, April 18 Dallas at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 Boston at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Memphis at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20 Charlotte at Miami, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Portland at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21 Oklahoma City at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Indiana, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 9:30 p.m.

Friday, April 22 Cleveland at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Boston, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at Memphis, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 Toronto at Indiana, 3 p.m.

Miami at Charlotte, 5:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Dallas, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 24 San Antonio at Memphis, 1 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 3:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Boston, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, April 25 Miami at Charlotte, TBD Dallas at Oklahoma City, TBD L.A. Clippers at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 x-Memphis at San Antonio, TBD x-Boston at Atlanta, TBD x-Indiana at Toronto, TBD x-Detroit at Cleveland, TBD Wednesday, April 27 x-Charlotte at Miami, TBD x-Houston at Golden State, TBD x-Portland at L.A. Clippers, TBD Thursday, April 28 x-Cleveland at Detroit, TBD x-Atlanta at Boston, TBD x-San Antonio at Memphis, TBD x-Oklahoma City at Dallas, TBD Friday, April 29 x-Toronto at Indiana, TBD x-Miami at Charlotte, TBD x-Golden State at Houston, TBD x-L.A. Clippers at Portland, TBD Saturday, April 30 x-Detroit at Cleveland, TBD x-Boston at Atlanta, TBD x-Memphis at San Antonio, TBD x-Dallas at Oklahoma City, TBD Sunday, May 1 x-Indiana at Toronto, TBD x-Charlotte at Miami, TBD x-Houston at Golden State, TBD x-Portland at L.A. Clippers, TBD Rest of Schedule, TBD

NHL Playoff Schedule

By The Associated Press FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Wednesday, April 13 Tampa Bay 3, Detroit 2 Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Rangers 2 St. Louis 1, Chicago 0, OT Thursday, April 14 Washington 2, Philadelphia 0 N.Y. Islanders 5, Florida 4 Dallas 4, Minnesota 0 San Jose 4, Los Angeles 3 Friday, April 15 Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 17 St. Louis at Chicago, 3 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.

Monday, April 18 Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Chicago, 9:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Nashville, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20 Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21 Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, TBD Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m. x-Detroit at Tampa Bay, TBD x-Chicago at St. Louis, TBD Friday, April 22 x-N.Y. Islanders at Florida, TBD x-Philadelphia at Washington, TBD x-Minnesota at Dallas, TBD x-San Jose at Los Angeles, TBD Saturday, April 23 x-N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, TBD x-St. Louis at Chicago, TBD x-Nashville at Anaheim, TBD Sunday, April 24 x-Florida at N.Y. Islanders, TBD x-Tampa Bay at Detroit, TBD x-Washington at Philadelphia, TBD x-Dallas at Minnesota, TBD x-Los Angeles at San Jose, TBD Monday, April 25 x-Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, TBD x-Chicago at St. Louis, TBD x-Anaheim at Nashville, TBD

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Warriors turn focus from record 73 wins

By JOSH DUBOW The Associated Press

When you’re the favorite, it’s a little different dynamic. Last year even though we won 67 OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen games and were the one seed, Curry and the Golden State people still wondered if we Warriors had their chance to could get it done. It’s a differcelebrate their record-setting ent feel, a different dynamic. regular season before turning We still have to win 16 games.” their focus to even bigger The chase for the record has goals. provided the Warriors have The 73 wins that put the been dealing with a playoffWarriors in the record books style environment the past few and left the rest of the NBA weeks. There’s been increased chasing them all season are media scrutiny, the knowledge meaningless right now. When that any slipup could derail the Warriors take the court their chances and opponents Saturday to open their firstplaying their best in hopes of round series against the Housknocking off the league’s top ton Rockets, they will be on team. even footing with the other 15 Golden State has survived playoff teams. that gauntlet well with the ex“The regular season doesn’t ception of losing home games mean anything at this point,” to Boston and Minnesota in a Curry said Friday. “We have span of five days early in two months to play our best April. But the Warriors rebasketball and compete and bounded to win their final four get it done.” games to break Chicago’s reHaving successfully comcord.

The Associated Press pleted their chase for 73 wins “Really all year we got evGolden State’s Stephen Curry, right, works out with player development coach Bruce Fraser during practo break the previous mark of erybody’s best shot,” Curry 72 set by Chicago 20 years ago, tice on Friday in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors play Houston today in the first round of the NBA playoffs. said. “Whether the atmothe Warriors have targeted a sphere was there or not, on the new number. go along with their single-seaAnything short of that will sure for the postseason run. court it felt like playoff intenWith 16 postseason victories, son wins record and a case for make the regular season re“That just goes with the ter- sity for the majority of our the Warriors will have a sechaving the most successful cord somewhat meaningless, ritory,” coach Steve Kerr said. games. We feel confident we’re ond straight championship to season in NBA history. adding another level of pres“We’re defending champs. ready for the moment.”

A different playoff feel for Hawks and Celtics

By PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press ATLANTA — For both the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics, the NBA playoffs feel a lot different than they did a year ago.

The Hawks barely hung on to a home-court edge in the opening round after claiming the top seed in the East last season. Instead of being the team to beat, they’re more of an afterthought this time around as they prepare to host Boston in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series Saturday night.

“There’s probably less pressure,” Atlanta guard Jeff Teague said. “It’s almost like every team is on the same playing field.”

Then there’s the Celtics, who are eager to make some postseason noise after sneaking in last season with a losing record.

“We’ve got just a lot more confidence,” Boston star Isaiah Thomas said. “We think the Eastern Conference is open for any team.”

Two years removed from a dismal 25-win season, the Celtics were just glad to be there in 2015. They were swept in four straight games

by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, but managed to stay competitive in every contest.

Now, they want more.

“We got a little taste and it was kind of embarrassing,” Boston’s Avery Bradley said.

“We have a chip on our

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ville, where his No. 22 Ford finished 11th.

Kenseth is 88 points back in 12th with a season-best seventh place at Phoenix. He has led at least 10 laps in five races but hasn’t had the finishes to show for it.

“I’ve been accused at times of being a glass-half-empty guy,” Kenseth said Friday, “but I feel like it’s way more than half full. Our finishes haven’t reflected how we’ve ran. ... There’s definitely a lot of positives.”

Bristol, on the other hand, has been good for Kenseth.

Kenseth has four wins, 13 top-fives and 20 top-10s in 32 career starts at Bristol. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver led 47 laps en route to victory here last April and 149 in his August 2013 victory. His No. 20 Toyota Camry ran third and 13th in two other races with a combined 227 laps led.

“Bristol’s been a good track,” Kenseth said, “but when everything’s clicking

shoulder. I feel like we can go a lot further than last year.”

STOPPING ISAIAH: Several Hawks players described Thomas as “the head of the snake” — in other words, the point guard is key to everything Boston does offensively.

Even with a sore left shooting wrist, the 5-foot-9 dynamo managed to average 22.2 points a game and, when his shooting percentage dipped over the second half of the season, he made up for it by getting to the foul line more.

“I’ll be fine,” Thomas said.

“I’ve just got to work around it.”

KORVER’S TREYS: Coming back from injuries, Korver spent much of the season trying to find his normally deadon range beyond the 3-point arc. Over the final 22 games, he finally seemed to regain his touch. Korver knocked down 48 of 107 attempts (44.8 percent) during that span, providing the sort of outside threat that is key to Atlanta’s spread-the-ball philosophy.

While just about everyone in a Hawks’ uniform is capable of launching a 3, Korver is the one who makes it all work.

LIMITING TURNOVERS: Both teams are among the best in the league at creating turnovers and feeding off those mistakes. Boston ranked second at 16.4 per game, while the Hawks weren’t far behind at 16.1.

The team that forces the most mistakes will have a big edge in the series. and we’re at our best, I feel like we can be pretty competitive just about anywhere.”

Their challenge is slowing the momentum of Busch, who has swept the past two race weekends at Martinsville and Texas. Kenseth’s JGR teammate is the current active leader in Bristol wins with five along with brother Kurt, though he hasn’t won here since 2012.

Logano’s focus right now is about handling his own business before concerning himself with others.

“We’re looking for anywhere we think we can get a win,” he said while watching his crew prepare his Xfinity Series Ford Mustang. “We had a solid run last week. Anytime you come to a race track like this, your confidence is a little bit higher.

The momentum is building back up slowly, I can feel the wins are right around the corner. We’re not in panic mode.”

Patience will be needed with Bristol’s tight confines that have been famous for igniting short tempers on the banking and pit road.

Logano and Kenseth believe

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games behind the Warriors in the Western Conference. If there’s a franchise that would enjoy having such a year somehow stay off the radar, it’s the Spurs. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich managed his players’ minutes to perfection again, with no one averaging more than 33 per night. Anything less than a Warriors-Spurs Western Conference finals would seem disappointing.

reasons. For starters, both teams finished with 48-34 records and come from the same division, though Miami’s 48-34 worked out to a No. 3 seed and Charlotte’s 48-34 got the Hornets the No. 6 seed. But since the All-Star break, these have been two of the five hottest teams in the NBA. Charlotte was 21-8 since the break, third-best in the league behind Golden State (25-5) and San Antonio (22-7).

The Heat are 19-10 in that span, behind only the Warriors, Spurs, Hornets and Toronto (21-9).

3. TIM DUNCAN

6. THE DURANT WATCH

He merits his own mention for this reason: Duncan has a chance to play in more postseason victories than anyone in the history of the NBA. He’s been in 151 so far in his legendary career with the Spurs.

Only Derek Fisher (161), Robert Horry (155) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (154) have played in more wins at this time of year.

This season has been one long countdown to Kevin Durant Watch 2016, otherwise known as what the Oklahoma City star will do this summer when free agency arrives.

Durant has gotten the questions plenty of times this season, and when — or if, more accurately — the Thunder fall behind in a postseason series it’s a safe bet speculation will ramp up quickly about how what’s going on in these playoffs will influence the decision he makes in July. This will be especially true if the Thunder, the No. 3 seed out West, get into early trouble.

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4. LEBRON JAMES In 10 previous trips to the playoffs, James has reached at least the second round all 10 times. His teams (Cleveland, then Miami, then Cleveland again) are a staggering 40-7 in first-round games, and James is on a personal 13-game winning streak in those opening matchups. James just finds ways to lift his game in the playoffs, playing huge minutes. And consider this one: Among players in this postseason, no one has more assists in their playoff career than James.

5. HORNETS-HEAT This is a logical pick to be the most intriguing firstround series, for plenty of

7. RAPTORS’ DROUGHT This has been the best regular season in Toronto history, a 56-26 mark that got the Raptors the No. 2 seed in the East.

But this season’s real goal for the Raptors has been finally getting some playoff success.

Toronto was swept out of the first round last year, has lost its last five opening-round series and has reached the East semifinals once — in 2001. It’s not exactly an easy draw for Toronto, which gets Indiana in

the first round. The Pacers have won their last three opening-round series.

8. CLOSE GAMES Makes sense, given that the best teams tend to make for better matchups. Last year, 59 percent of the playoff games were decided by no more than 10 points. Having said that, there were only two Game 7’s last year, and the Los Angeles Clippers were in both — they beat San Antonio in the first round, and lost to Houston in the second round.

9. ROOKIE STRUGGLES It’s hard enough for rookies to get through the rigors of an 82-game regular season as it is, which might explain why it hasn’t exactly been common of late for a first-year guy to put up big postseason numbers. Only two players in the last five postseasons — Harrison Barnes and Kawhi Leonard — have capped their rookie years with 100 points or more in the playoffs. And no rookie has come up with 200 points in a postseason since Miami’s Dwyane Wade had 234 back in 2004.

10. AWARDS TIME Here’s a tip: When the NBA schedules a “major announcement” with one of its teams over the next few weeks, odds are someone from that team is about to pick up a big award.

Stephen Curry is expected to be the MVP for the second straight year, perhaps unanimously. Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns also seems like a lock for rookie of the year honors. But a number of the races — coach of the year in particular — figure to be wide open. Awards are revealed periodically throughout the postseason.

Food City 500 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn.

Lap length: .533 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 127.997.

2. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 127.419.

3. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 127.191.

4. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 126.804.

5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 126.553.

6. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 126.461.

7. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 126.112.

8. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 126.021.

9. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 125.815.

10. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 125.815.

11. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 125.732.

12. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 125.691.

13. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 125.486.

14. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 125.461.

15. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 125.436.

16. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 125.42.

17. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 125.354.

18. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 125.33.

19. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 125.134.

20. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 125.052.

that trait has served them as well as their cars, though they admit it hasn’t always been easy with so many cars fighting for the same small space.

“It’s real easy to get off track,” Logano said. “You’ve got to keep the big picture in mind.”

Kenseth posted a lap of 127.419 mph, second only to teammate Carl Edwards (127.997). Logano was next at 127.191.

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(34) Chris Buescher, Ford, 124.995.

(43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 124.979.

(16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 124.597.

(23) David Ragan, Toyota, 124.46.

(42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 126.021.

(41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 125.831.

(44) Brian Scott, Ford, 125.773.

(38) Landon Cassill, Ford, 125.675.

(7) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 125.642.

(83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 125.592.

(95) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 125.281.

(17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 125.207.

(10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 125.003.

(14) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 124.379.

(30) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 124.242.

(15) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 124.146.

(32) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Ford, 123.308.

(55) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 123.245.

(98) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 122.803.

(46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 122.263.

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today’s heritage tee times Tee times for today’s third round of the RBC Heritage: 7:54 a.m. — Derek Fathauer, Chez Reavie.

7:54 a.m. — John Senden, Nick Taylor.

8:03 a.m. — Charles Howell III, Fabian Gomez.

8:12 a.m. — Kevin Na, Ryan Palmer.

8:21 a.m. — Michael Kim, Will MacKenzie.

8:30 a.m. — Hiroshi Iwata, Tyler Aldridge.

8:39 a.m. — Scott Brown, Chris Stroud.

8:48 a.m. — Justin Leonard, Vaughn Taylor.

8:57 a.m. — Adam Hadwin, Ben Martin.

9:06 a.m. — Ian Poulter, Mark Wilson.

9:15 a.m. — Jason Dufner, Jason Bohn.

9:24 a.m. — Greg Owen, Kevin Kisner.

9:33 a.m. — Whee Kim, Francesco Molinari.

9:42 a.m. — Colt Knost, Marc Leishman.

9:51 a.m. — Jim Herman, Webb Simpson.

10 a.m. — Ernie Els, Camilo Villegas.

10:09 a.m. — Will Wilcox, Andres Gonzales.

10:18 a.m. — Davis Love III, Harold Varner III. 10:27 a.m. — Justin Thomas, David Toms.

10:36 a.m. — Shawn Stefani, Kyle Stanley.

10:45 a.m. — Vijay Singh, Tyrone Van Aswegan.

10:55 a.m. — Spencer Levin, Ben Crane.

11:05 a.m. — Geoff Oglivy, Johnson Wagner.

11:15 a.m. — Bill Haas, Luke List.

11:25 a.m. — Boo Weekley, Seung-Yul Noh. 11:35 a.m. — William McGirt, Daniel Summerhays.

11:45 a.m. — Si Woo Kim, Chad Campbell.

11:55 a.m. — Carl Pettersson, Aaron Badderly.

12:05 p.m. — Billy Horschel, Steve Wheatcroft.

12:15 p.m. — Branden Grace, Tony Finau.

12:25 p.m. — Zac Blair, Bryce Molder.

12:35 p.m. — Jason Kokrak, Bronson Burgoon.

12:45 p.m. — Zach Johnson, Russell Henley.

12:55 p.m. — Bryson DeChambeau, Lucas Glover.

1:05 p.m. — Ricky Barnes, Morgan Hoffmann.

1:15 p.m. — Jerry Kelly, Graham DeLaet.

1:25 p.m. — Matt Kuchar, George McNeill.

1:35 p.m. — David Lingmerth, Chris Kirk.

1:45 p.m. — Luke Donald, Patton Kizzire.

1:55 p.m. — Charley Hoffman, Russell Knox.

2:05 p.m. — Jason Day, Kevin Chappell.

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Atlanta’s Gordon Beckham swings for a base hit in the fifth inning against Miami on Friday in Miami. The Braves won 6-3 to snap a 9-game losing streak.

Braves rally over Marlins to earn 1st win of season MIAMI — Adonis Garcia drove in three runs in the final three innings and the Atlanta Braves rallied for their first victory of the year after nine consecutive losses, beating Miami 6-3 on Friday night.

The Braves managed just one hit in the first six innings, trailed 3-0 in the seventh and appeared on the verge of falling to 0-10, which would have matched the worst start in franchise history in 1988.

Their comeback began with three consecutive hits in the seventh, including a double by Garcia to drive in the first Atlanta run. Nick Markakis’ RBI single in the eighth made it 3-all, and Garcia’s two-run double put the Braves ahead.

Rockies 6 Cubs 1

CHICAGO — Chad Bettis pitched six scoreless innings, Ben Paulsen had an RBI single and threw out a runner at the plate, and the Colorado Rockies took advantage of the Chicago Cubs’ shaky defense for a 6-1 victory on Friday.

The Cubs, who had won eight of nine in their best start in 47 years, managed only four singles and made four errors.

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The Fire Ants are 31-13 overall after sweeping a doubleheader from Belmont Abbey’s JV squad on Wednesday by scores of 12-4 and 7-2. USCS is 15-5 in Region X and has just one region series left after this weekend — at home against Guilford Tech (9-11).

SMC meanwhile is 32-14 overall and 14-6 in region play.

Pitt Community College isn’t far behind at 12-8 and Florence-Darlington Tech is still in the mix at 11-9 and just four games behind.

The Pioneers play Louisburg College (4-16) in their final region matchup.

“It’s a big weekend, and next weekend could be another big one as well depending on how well we play,” Medlin said. “Spartanburg is a very good club. They’re wellcoached and they’ve got a lot of talented athletes in the lineup and a lot of talented arms.”

Third baseman Kris Bryant committed two of the errors, including a wild throw on a bunt that scored a run in the seventh.

Bettis (2-0) was sharp in first career start against the Cubs.

The 26-year-old right-hander allowed three hits, struck out four and walked three.

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eight and walking one. Craig Kimbrel got the final three outs for his third save.

R. A. Dickey (1-2) gave up four runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings.

White Sox 1 Rays 0

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Chris Sale tossed a two-hitter, Melky Cabrera singled in Blue Jays 3 Jimmy Rollins in the ninth BOSTON — Rick Porcello and the Chicago White Sox pitched 61/3 solid innings and beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 Travis Shaw hit a two-run on Friday night. double to lead the Boston Red Sale (3-0), from nearby LakeSox to a 5-3 victory over the land, struck out nine for his Toronto Blue Jays on Friday best start to a season since night. going 5-0 in 2014. He retired 16 David Ortiz added a runstraight between singles by scoring double for Boston, Desmond Jennings in the secmoving him one RBI behind ond and Steve Pearce in the Hall of Famer Tony Perez seventh.

(1,652) for 26th all time. Big The game was delayed for Papi also stole a base, joining about 10 minutes after the sevTed Williams, Cy Young and enth so a woman struck by a Rickey Henderson as the only foul ball in the bottom of the four Red Sox players with a inning could get treatment. steal at 40-years-old.

The fan, sitting in box seats Edwin Encarnacion hit his next to the Rays dugout on the first two homers of the season, first-base side, was taken off drove in all three Toronto runs on a stretcher. The ball came and had all of three of the off the bat of Rays designated Blue Jays’ hits. hitter Steven Souza Jr. Porcello (2-0) gave up three runs and two hits, striking out From wire reports

Region X standings

USC Sumter Spartanburg Meth.

Pitt CC USC Lancaster Flo-Dar Tech Guilford Tech Louisburg USC Salkehatchie

W L Pct. GB 15 5 .750 - 14 6 .700 1.0 12 8 .600 3.0 12 8 .600 3.0 11 9 .550 4.0 9 11 .450 6.0 4 16 .200 11.0 3 17 .150 12.0

SMC sophomore catcher Tyler Lancaster is a Clemson commitment and was batting .379 through 36 games for the Pioneers. Sophomore outfielder Dominique Jackson is a UNC-Wilmington signee.

Sophomore Mason Berne had a team-high .405 average, 18 homers and 50 runs batted in through 40 games while freshman Kep Brown added 10 homers and 30 RBI through 35 games. “(Our pitchers) can’t make a lot of mistakes,” Medlin said. “We’ve got to locate fastballs, keep them down in the zone and we’ve got to make plays on defense. We’ve got to get breaking balls and changeups over for strikes in good locations and not hang anything.”

On the mound, a pair of freshmen lead the charge for

SMC. Right-hander Ridge Chapman has 64 strikeouts in 41 innings pitched while lefthander Lucas Coan has a 2.31 earned run average in 35 innings. Freshman Michael Bruhin, another lefty, has a 0.99 ERA in 271/3 innings.

“Our hitters have to do a good job of taking advantage of run-scoring opportunities when we get them,” Medlin said. “Runner at third, we’ve got to get him in. You only get so many chances against a team like Spartanburg and you have to take advantage of them.”

USCS hasn’t always won in the prettiest of ways, Medlin admitted, but despite injuries and inconsistent play at various times, the Fire Ants have been a resilient bunch.

“You look at some of the games we’ve won and you wonder how we pulled it off,” Medlin said. “That’s kind of who this club is. They’re very scrappy and they play hard.

They believe in themselves and they never think they’re out of game — down one run or seven.

“We’ve come back from both.”

still on form and really excited to be here and really excitFrom Page B1 ed about where things are at.”

Hoffman, who held the 54the par-5 fifth — Day hit his hole lead here in 2013, had a drive out of bounds — he retying birdie on the difficult covered with a birdie on No. 6. par-4 eighth hole, then scramDay felt the weight of the bled for par from the pine past few weeks of winning straw when his drive on No. 9 golf on the fifth green as he landed near the merchandise lined up the 4-foot putt needtent. ed to limit the damage from “Once you get in the lead, his bad drive. That’s when he you can’t let up, you’ve got to channeled the mindset he’s keep making birdies,” Hoffhad since last summer when man said. “That’s what Tiger he won the PGA Championdid so well during the early ship.

2000s and that’s what I’m “Moments like that where going to try and do on the you get to a breaking point, weekend.” where you go, ‘OK, I’m startDIVOTES: Several players ing to lose focus now.’ Bewithdrew Friday. Harris Engcause I was playing great, but lish left before his round it went out of bounds. I can’t began, citing a wrist injury. think about it. I’ve just got to Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey keep pushing on.” withdrew because of a lower Chappell’s pushing on, too. back injury after playing 11 He has earned more than holes and well in front of the $1.4 million in 11 events this cut line at even-par. Two-time year, the bulk from two runheart transplant recipient ner-up finishes. Chappell’s Erik Compton also left after best showing in his nine nine holes. ... New pro other tournaments? A tie for Bryson DeChambeau contin26th at the Northern Trust ued to be a quick study on the Open.

PGA Tour, shooting a 69 to “My game didn’t go anystand just three shots off the where,” Chappell said. “I’m lead at 3 under.

RBC Heritage par scores Friday At Harbour Town Golf Links Hilton Head, S.C. Purse: $5.9 million Yardage: 6,991; Par: 71 Second Round Kevin Chappell 68-68—136 -6 Jason Day 67-69—136 -6 Charley Hoffman 68-68—136 -6 Russell Knox 72-65—137 -5 Luke Donald 66-71—137 -5 Patton Kizzire 69-68—137 -5 David Lingmerth 67-71—138 -4 Chris Kirk 72-66—138 -4 Matt Kuchar 67-71—138 -4 George McNeill 68-70—138 -4 Jerry Kelly 70-69—139 -3 Graham DeLaet 69-70—139 -3 Ricky Barnes 71-68—139 -3 Morgan Hoffmann 70-69—139 -3 B. DeChambeau 70-69—139 -3 Lucas Glover 72-67—139 -3 Zach Johnson 71-68—139 -3 Russell Henley 72-67—139 -3 Jason Kokrak 71-68—139 -3 Bronson Burgoon 70-69—139 -3 Zac Blair 69-71—140 -2 Bryce Molder 70-70—140 -2 Branden Grace 66-74—140 -2 Tony Finau 67-73—140 -2 Billy Horschel 74-66—140 -2 Steve Wheatcroft 72-68—140 -2 Carl Pettersson 71-69—140 -2 Aaron Baddeley 71-69—140 -2 Si Woo Kim 68-72—140 -2 Chad Campbell 71-69—140 -2 William McGirt 69-71—140 -2 Daniel Summerhays 72-68—140 -2 Boo Weekley 70-71—141 -1 Seung-Yul Noh 72-69—141 -1 Bill Haas 69-72—141 -1 Luke List 73-68—141 -1 Geoff Ogilvy 72-69—141 -1 Johnson Wagner 68-73—141 -1 Spencer Levin 68-74—142 E Ben Crane 74-68—142 E Vijay Singh 71-71—142 E Tyrone V. Aswegen 72-70—142 E Shawn Stefani 71-71—142 E Kyle Stanley 72-70—142 E Justin Thomas 72-70—142 E David Toms 69-73—142 E Davis Love III 73-69—142 E Harold Varner III 72-70—142 E Will Wilcox 72-70—142 E Andres Gonzales 71-72—143 +1 Ernie Els 72-71—143 +1 Camilo Villegas 71-72—143 +1 Jim Herman 72-71—143 +1 Webb Simpson 73-70—143 +1 Colt Knost 73-70—143 +1 Marc Leishman 71-72—143 +1 Whee Kim 71-72—143 +1 Francesco Molinari 69-74—143 +1 Greg Owen 72-71—143 +1 Kevin Kisner 72-71—143 +1 Jason Dufner 76-67—143 +1 Jason Bohn 74-69—143 +1 Ian Poulter 72-72—144 +2 Mark Wilson 72-72—144 +2 Adam Hadwin 71-73—144 +2 Ben Martin 70-74—144 +2 Justin Leonard 73-71—144 +2 Vaughn Taylor 70-74—144 +2 Scott Brown 71-73—144 +2

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ast month quarerback Jake Bentley of Opelika, Ala., announced a commitment to South Carolina for the 2017 class.

On Wednesday morning Bentley announced he’s not going to wait that long to join the program. Bentley, in consultation with his family and his coach, will graduate from high school this spring and enroll at USC for the first session of summer school.

That will throw him right into the middle of the quarterback competition that won’t be settled until August.

“They said I had a fair chance to start,” Bentley said.

“I want to start just like every other quarterback in that room wants to start. I’m going to work my tail off when I get there and competition is going to make all the quarterbacks better and is going to make the whole team better.”

Bentley passed for nearly 3,000 yards last season and 28 touchdowns. At 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, he has a big frame and a big arm but he also believes his years as a quarterback will be a major asset.

“I think mentally is where I have a big advantage over a lot of other quarterbacks,” said Bentley who will be 19 this fall. “Being a coach’s son and being around football so much I feel like I have a very high IQ for the game. Physically I feel like I can make every throw but it’s going to take some time to get used to the receivers there. We will put in a lot of work there this summer.”

And it will take a lot of work to go from high school quarterback in Alabama to starting quarterback at USC in the short months between now and the season opener at Vanderbilt.

“I think it’s possible,” Bentley said. “I wouldn’t be doing it if I didn’t think it was possible.

I feel confident in myself. I’m just going to go there and work as hard as I can and do what I can for the betterment of the team.”

QB Jelani Woods of Ellenwood, Ga., has had USC, Oklahoma State and Michigan as his top three for several weeks.

Saturday night, for the first time during the recruiting process, Woods named a clear favorite, and it’s USC. Woods spent Saturday in Columbia for the spring game with his parents, brothers and teammate DB Tre Shaw.

“South Carolina is my leader right now since I haven’t been out to Oklahoma State,” Woods said. “Right now they are my leader. I told them (Will Muschamp and Kurt Roper) what’s up with me, what I’m thinking right now.”

Woods and his family are going to visit Stillwater next weekend and he said when he gets back he’ll be ready to make a commitment. Woods has not yet visited Michigan but he thinks they might visit up there during the summer, but that won’t delay his decision. As for his visit to Columbia on Saturday, Woods said it was very exciting for him to be in Williams-Brice Stadium in a game setting for the first time.

“I actually witnessed the fanbase for the first time,” he said. “The whole visit went really well. I interacted with the players. Other than Bryson (Allen-Williams, a former teammate), I connected with Brandon McIlwain. We talked a little bit. He had a real good day.”

Woods, of course, watched the quarterbacks and the offense closely and was very happy with what he saw.

“That’s the same exact offense we run in my high school so other their learning their terminology on plays and stuff it wouldn’t be any different. We run the same thing.

The uptempo that they run, everything is the same, so that really excited me. They think that I’m a good fit into their offense and what they are trying to do. Coach Roper was telling me how he’s going to come down and see me in the spring and keep building this relationship with each other and he wants me to be a Gamecock.”

And he just might be in another week, but before then,

there’s the trip to Oklahoma State to give him something to compare with what he saw Saturday. “I just want to Phil Kornblut make sure I Recruiting made the right decision corner for me,” Woods said.

North Augusta DE Tre Lawson was back at USC on Saturday for the spring game.

“Both of my parents met Coach Muschamp and we just talked about how South Carolina was a good fit for me. And the game was pretty good, too.”

Lawson has USC and Florida State at the top of his list.

He plans to visit Tennessee in the near future. He was offered by Mississippi State last week.

OL TJ Moore of Charlotte is still favoring USC over N.C. State, Maryland, Kentucky and Florida State. He wants to wait a few weeks before possibly committing. He did not make it to USC’s spring game due to the Shrine Bowl combine.

Other uncommitted prospects at USC on Saturday included DB Tre Shaw of Ellenwood, Ga., WR Kyle Zuber and TE DJ Carter of Conyers, Ga., DB Rhami Robinson of Hapeville, Ga., QB Jay Urich of Wren, RB Davijuan Dean of TL Hanna, DE Deandre Johnson of Miami, ATH Terrence Brunson of Calhoun County as well as 2018 prospect OL Devin Cannon of Rock Hill, 2019 RB Darius Barnum of Snellville, Ga., and 2019 WR Robert Jones III of Morrow, Ga. DB Yusuf Corker of Stockbridge, Ga., was back at USC on Thursday to watch practice and he got more of a recruiting pitch from Gamecock secondary coach and defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson.

Corker has had USC as one of his favorites since visiting in February and this visit further solidified the Gamecocks’ position with him.

“I am very high on South Carolina,” he said. “I love the place, campus, dorms and coaches.”

Corker was at Auburn and Tennessee earlier in the week and over the weekend he saw North Carolina, N.C. State and Duke. Georgia and Tennessee are his most recent offers. He’s looking a summertime decision.

DE Brad Johnson of Pendleton spent about four hours at USC on Wednesday with his coach getting a tour of campus and the business school. He also spent plenty of time with Muschamp and Robinson.

Johnson has previously visited with Muschamp and talked about what he sees him and how he would fit in with the defense. He got a little more of that on Wednesday.

“They have already talked to me about strategically where I would be playing in their defense, the Buck position,” Johnson said. “Since they first started recruiting me they’ve left an impression on me about how much they wanted me.

They say that they need me, they really emphasize that.”

Johnson picked up offers from Virginia Tech and Mississippi State last week. He is planning to visit North Carolina this weekend and is also considering visits to Mississippi State and Virginia Tech.

He’s closing in on a decision but won’t make a commitment until he’s 100-percent certain.

“Probably my number one choice right now is South Carolina out of all the schools I’m looking at,” Johnson said.

He also has offers from Wake Forest, Duke, Colorado State, Rutgers, Georgia Tech and Miami of Ohio.

DE Josiah Coatney of Holmes JC, Miss., took official visits to Florida and Alabama this past weekend and to Ole Miss and Texas A&M the previous weekend. He has also been to USC officially and Mississippi State unofficially. He is looking at early May for making his decision.

LB Chandler Wooten of Kennesaw, Ga., visited USC on Tuesday and Auburn on Thursday. He’s visited both before and he’s been favoring Auburn.

TE Drake DeIuliis of Charlotte was at USC’s practice on Thursday. He’s also visited Georgia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Duke.

USC last week offered DE Matthew Butler of Garner, N.C., DE Deonte Johnson of Sacramento, Calif., 2018 DB Myles Sims of Atlanta, 2018 RB Jamal Elliott of Durham, N.C., 2019 ATH Johnny Dixon of Tampa, 2019 OL Evan Neal of Okeechobee, Fla., and 2020 QB Drew Pyne of New Canaan, Conn. who visited USC on Thursday. He also has a FSU offer. Pyne currently is in the 8th grade.

OL Bradley Kopydlowski of Hochston, Ga., visited USC on Wednesday.

CLEMSON Some of the other uncommitted recruits at Clemson on Saturday were LB Drew Singleton and DL Corey Bolds of Paramus, N.J., DE Malik Herring of Forsyth, Ga., LB KJ Britt of Oxford, Ala., DE Zachary Carter of Tampa, DE Devontae Davis of Silver Bluff, LB Justin Foster of Shelby, N.C., DE Eric Allen of Kennesaw, Ga., LB Chavis Franklin of Conyers, Ga., DB Jamyest Williams of Decatur, Ga. Also in attendance were 2018 prospects LB KJ Phillips of College Park, Ga., DE Xavier Tomas of Wilson, RB Jamari Adderley of Jonesboro, Ga., DE Justin Mascoll of Snellville, Ga., OL Will Lawrence of Memphis, Tenn., QB Dakereon Joyner of Fort Dorchester, RB Devon Lawrence of Wake Forest, N.C., DB Nick Price of Chapin, 2019 prospects OL Michael Tarquin of Ocala, Fla., and Jesse Hanson of Daleville, Va., and 2020 RB Rahjai Harris of Byrnes.

DB Jacoby Stevens of Murfreesboro, Tenn., did not include Clemson in his top 7 schools after previously listing the Tigers third on his list behind Georgia and LSU. His seven are Georgia, LSU, Florida State, Florida, Tennessee, Southern Cal and Oklahoma.

Clemson is in the top 12 with OL Cesar Ruiz of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. He also likes Michigan, Alabama, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, LSU, Florida, Auburn, Temple, Miami and Rutgers.

DE Malik Herring of Forsyth, Ga., has Clemson, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan and Southern Cal as his lead pack.

OL Andrew Thomas of Atlanta has Clemson and Georgia as his co-favorites with Auburn, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Alabama also in the mix.

DB Malcolm Askew of McCalla, AL has visited Clemson, Auburn, Alabama, Ole Miss and he wants to visit Florida, Florida State and Clemson again over the summer. He said his top group is Auburn, Ole Miss, Clemson, Florida, Oregon and Cal with Auburn the leader.

On Thursday, Clemson offered DE Logan Rudolph of Northwestern while he was in for a visit. He also visited Florida State and Notre Dame last week. WR Jeremiah Holloman of Covington, Ga., also made a visit to Clemson on Thursday.

For 2018, DL Kwame Sutton and DB Elijah Rogers of Blacksburg visited Clemson last week and QB Trevor Lawrence of Cartersville, Ga., named a top list of Clemson, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Oklahoma and Michigan.

The Tigers also offered DB Jeffrey Okudah of Grand Prairie, Texas, this past week.

CLEMSON & USC DB Lummie Young of Westside made it to Clemson’s spring game late because he had to take the ACT on Saturday morning. He missed all of the pre-game recruiting activity with the coaches and actually had to sit in the stands with the regular fans. And he left early because of the cold weather.

Young has not been offered

by Clemson and as a Tiger fan

he would love to get one, but he also realizes he may have to move on to other options.

Those would be his current offers of USC, Duke, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, N.C. State, Cal, Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion, Miami of Ohio and Charlotte. Young said he’s researching all of those schools while waiting to see who else offers.

USC wanted Young to come in for its spring game but because of the ACT he couldn’t make it. He’s not sure when he’ll get back to USC because he has his prom and football combines coming up the next few weeks. Young said his top three are Duke, USC and N.C. State in no order, but he said he likes Duke a little more than USC because of the academics. He’s looking at June or July for making a decision.

DB Hamsah Nasirildeen of Concord, N.C., is a safety both Clemson and USC like a lot.

He visited the Tigers last week.

“Due to circumstances at safety and the way I play they think I have a good chance to come in and make a change in the program and stuff like that,” Nasirildeen said. “It was a nice experience. I enjoyed it.

They practice hard and practice well.”

The visit was Nasirildeen’s first at Clemson and it helped cement the Tigers in his head.

Nasirildeen visited Florida on Friday and Florida State on Saturday. He’s also been to USC and he talked Thursday with Will Muschamp.

Nasirildeen doesn’t have a favorite at this point and he’s not ready to reduce his list until he thinks more about the schools. He probably will have a short list this summer and he thinks Clemson and USC will be on it. He has no timetable on a decision.

WR Shi Smith of Union County recently visited Alabama and met with head coach Nick Saban. But Smith said South Carolina is where he wants to go and is “going to wait until mid-season of my senior year” to commit.

Smith said he’s also talking to Oklahoma and he’s getting some mail from Clemson and North Carolina. He said he’d like to go back to visit Clemson and North Carolina but he hasn’t talked to coaches from either in awhile. Smith said he schools he talks to the most that are showing him the greatest interest are USC, Alabama, Oklahoma and Kentucky. Smith said USC and Alabama are 1-2 on his list at this point.

DB Jamyest Williams of Decatur, Ga., visited USC on Tuesday and was at Clemson on Saturday for the spring game.

Williams is also getting a strong message from Clemson.

“They really like me you know,” he said. “They think I mirror my game after Mackensie (Alexander) and I think I can honestly go in there and just compete with the guys that are there for a spot, too, as I’ve seen in practice.”

Williams has not formulated a favorites list yet but will do that this summer. He said USC, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, Southern Cal, Notre Dame, Florida State and Tennessee are schools coming at him very hard and he doesn’t have a leader at this point.

DE MJ Webb of Madison, Ga., was at Clemson on Wednesday for about nine hours and he got an education on everything Clemson, from the academics to the dorms to the football team. He spent a lot of time with defensive coordinator Brent Venables.

Webb plans to return to Clemson this summer to hang

out more with the players and coaches. He had talked about going to USC’s spring game but had to take the ACT. He recently visited Kentucky. He was at USC’s junior day in February and is also considering the Gamecocks along with Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss and Kentucky.

Wando WR OrTre Smith made another visit to USC for Tuesday’s practice. He got more time with Gamecock head coach Will Muschamp and receivers coach Bryan McClendon.

Smith visited North Carolina recently for the first time and that’s been his only other visit thus far. He’s also hearing regularly from Clemson, Georgia and Wake Forest.

Clemson recruiter Jeff Scott talked with Smith last week and reinforced the Tigers’ opinion that they would love to have him as well.

Smith said he might have a top five by the end of the school year and would like to take some official visits before deciding around the middle of his senior season. He does not claim any favorites at this point.

OTHERS ATH Terrence Brunson (6-3 233) of Calhoun County was offered by S.C. State and Texas-San Antonio Tuesday. He’s also drawing interest from USC, Clemson, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, N.C. State and Charlotte. He was at USC’s spring game and has also been to Georgia Tech. He said USC likes him as a tight end and Clemson as a defensive end.

Last season Brunson passed for 2,259 yards and 35 touchdowns and rushed for 965 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Summerville WR Cam Burnette was offered Saturday by Coastal Carolina.

BASKETBALL DeSean Murray (6-5), who is transferring from Presbyterian College after emerging as one of the top players in the Big South, has set two official visits and is talking with several other schools.

Murray, a North Carolina native, visited Middle Tennessee State over the weekend and will visit Auburn on April 29. He’s not sure about his other visits at this point. Murray has been in touch with USC but that was thru former assistant coach Lamont Evans who is now at Oklahoma State.

Murray is also looking at Richmond, Nevada, the College of Charleston and UNCWilmington. Middle Tennessee and Auburn sit as his top two but he’ll wait on a decision until after taking visits.

USC is showing interest in 2017 Tyshaun Crawford (6-11) of Griffin, Ga., according to HoopSeen.com. He has an offer from Middle Tennessee State and is also drawing interest from Georgia, Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State.

Alpha Diallo (6-7) of Brewster Academy, N.H., visited Providence over the weekend and his coach said he’s been talking with USC about a visit.

Per a source, 6-6 Duke transfer Azura Stevens (19 ppg,10 rpg) could land with Dawn Staley at USC. Stevens played for Staley last summer.

Clemson is in the mix with 6-8 UNLV transfer Dwayne Morgan according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN. He reported Morgan is focused on Clemson, St. John’s, Maryland and VCU and hopes to visit all four. In his two seasons at UNLV Morgan started 26 games and averaged 5.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

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Want to buy 14ft wide mobile home, good condition and reasonably priced. Call 843-819-6538

Farm Products Good cow hay for sale. 1000lb net wrap bales $50. Call 843-662-1939 or 843-992-6866

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Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of value. Call 803-983-5364

ARE YOU AN ITEM SUBSCRIBER?

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

Open every weekend. Call 803-494-5500 Multi-family yard sale Sat.& Sun.7-2, 4340 Julius Ln. Stoves, refrig, water heater, tools ect.

Wedgefield Baptist Church: Yard Sale & Car Wash 6220 Wedgefield Rd. Sat. 16th 8-1.

Yard Sale Sat. 16th 9-5 in Miss Kitty's & Pro Glo parking lot 2085 Jefferson Rd. New & used items.

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Do you want to sell something for $100 or less? The Item Classified Department will run your ad FREE in the paper Thursday, Friday & Saturday!

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3 Lines (up to 16 words) For the 3 Days Price & Phone number must be in ad One item, per household, per week May repeat ad at regular cost Must submit ad on provided coupon

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• Businesses/Commercial Accounts not eligible • Additional Words .35¢ Each • Add a Photo - $5.00 • Bold Border - $1.00 Per Day

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Mail To: 20 N. Magnolia Street 803.774.1200 www.theitem.com

RETIREES/HOUSEWIFES SUBSIDIZE YOUR INCOME Must be able to work EARLY morning hours. Must have dependable transportation. Must be able to work alone. Must not be afraid of work. Must be dependable. Must be bondable. If you are all the above, come in and complete an application. 20 N. Magnolia, St. Sumter, SC

TREE REMOVAL

TREE CARE

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

Aaron Green 06/29/57 - 04/16/00 It has been 16 years since you've been gone, but not forgotten. Sadly missed by your family.

Physical Therapist & Physical Therapist Assistant needed at Carolina Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, 75 W. Wesmark Blvd. Full time position with benefits including health insurance, continuing ed, 401K, paid annual leave, & monthly bonus program. SIGN ON BONUS. ONLY LICENSED or eligible for licensure applicants should apply.

Competitive salary dependent upon experience. Email resume's to ljwhitcomb@sc.rr.com or fax to Laurie at 803-938-5396.

• TRIMMING • TREE REMOVAL • STUMP REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE

In Loving Memory of

TRUCK MECHANIC / WELDER NEEDED Experienced Truck Mechanic & Welder needed for local trucking company. Work includes general maintenance on trucks and trailers, along with welding repairs on rolloff equipment. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans. Company paid uniforms, paid holidays, PTO time, life insurance, 401K and profit sharing. Must have own hand tools and valid driver's license. Hourly pay commensurate with experience. Apply in person at FCI 132 Myrtle Beach Hwy Sumter, SC 19153 803-773-2611 Ext - 25 for Todd.

Resumes can be e-mailed to tkrigbaum@freeholdcartage.com

’S TREE SERVICE PO BOYFREE ESTIMATES

For Sale in Evergreen Cemetery, 2,4,6 or 8 lots side by side. Section; Fountain number 4 #369. $2500 each lot (below cost) Call 828-290-8314 Draw-Tite trailer hitch with 2 ball mounts. $25 Call 803-494-4825

Help Wanted Full-Time

Looking for employee to do general home maintenance and repairs in Sumter. Must have experience and driver's licenses.

Work hours Mon-Fri 8:30 to 5. Please call 803-464-1040 if interested.

Local Company Requirements: •Out of state work (3-4 weeks) •Valid Driver's License •Confined Space entry •Haz Wop, OSHA Training •Drug free environment

A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

Kenyatta & Jy'karie Nelson Bam Bam and Jay 5/13/03 4/18/06 RIP 4/16/07 Rest in peace my sweet babies.

Gone but never forgotten. Love, Your Mommy, big sister and the entire Isaac Family

Help Wanted Full-Time

Classified Dept.

P.O. Box 1677 Sumter, SC 29151

NO REFUNDS. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS. GARAGE & YARD SALES EXCLUDED. ALL ADVERTISING SUBJECT TO PUBLISHERS APPROVAL. MUST HAVE PAID CURRENT SUBSCRIPTION. OFFER EXPIRES MAY 31, 2016 • DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT 12 NOON

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THE ITEM Homes for Sale

RENTALS Rooms for Rent

Mobile Home Rentals

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350 2BR, 2BA, open living & dinning area, on acre lot at 6315 HWY 301 N. 2 storage buildings, portable carport & chicken coop. $600m Call 803-464-8354

519 Love St. 2 BR, with central heating & air. $28,000. Call 803-847-6335 3BR 2BA Brick Home Approx 1800 sq ft. Hdwd floors throughout, granite counter tops, completely renovated. Alice Dr School Dist. $131K Call 803-316-6129 HOME FOR SALE 2900sqft, 2 story, 5BR, 3.5BA, 9 acre land. Large workshop w /equip shed. By appointment only.

2-3miles to Sumter, 8-10miles to SAFB. Call 803-983-2119

2BR 2.5BA 14 x70 Newly Refurb, near Shaw , C/H/A, $525 Mo. +Dep Call 803-840-3371 or 803-494-3573 3BR 2BA MH Hwy 15 Area . w/ Fireplace, Avail May 1st Call 803-481-2031

Resort Rentals Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean. Call 803-773-2438

Office Rentals

Remember Mom On

Summons & Notice

Rooms for rent in spacious home.

Call 803-404-4662 for details.

ROOMS FOR RENT, $100- $125 /wkly. All utilities & cable included.

803-938-2709

LEGAL NOTICES

House for Sale: 500 E. Emerald Lake Drive, Sumter. 3 BR, 2BA-just remodeled, Finished Bonus Room 2,450sqft , 900sqft Barn, In Ground Pool 2.9 Acres. 803-968-5825

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016

SUMMONS IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2015-DR-43-932

Mother’s Day Don’t forget to let your mother know how much she is loved and appreciated on Mother’s Day! Mom, Thanks for all you do!

Love, Matt and Beth

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Freda Copeland-Murphy Plaintiff, vs.

Essence Rhames and John Doe, Defendant.

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) / RESPONDENT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to answer this Complaint herein. You are required to serve a copy of your Answer to this Complaint upon the undersigned subscriber at 907 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201 / P.O. Box 134, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days of the day of service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service, and if you fail to Answer the Complaint within aforesaid, the Plantiff will apply to the Court for the relief requested in the Complaint. Court Date: 06/27/2016 at 11 am, Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin St. Sumter, SC 29150.

RUSSELL O. BROWN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC, Phone: (803)771-4003 Fax: (803) 254-5798.

Manufactured Housing

To the best mom in the world! I love you!

Love, Katherine Double (20 words) - $15.00

Single (10 words) - $10.00

Deadline: May 2, 2016 Publish: May

8, 2016

Submitted By_______________________ Phone _______________ Address _______________________________________________ City_____________________ State________ Zip_______________ Message______________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Please send your picture with a self-return stamped envelope so that we can get your pictures back to you.

Office space for rent, Frontage Rd visibility. Call 803-469-7208

REAL ESTATE

Spring into your dream home today. We have quality used refurbished mobile homes. We specialize in on the lot financing. Low credit score is OK. Call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book page (M & M Mobile Homes).

Homes for Sale

Land & Lots for Sale

Home for Sale: Apprx. 2000sqft 4BR, 2BA on 1.3 acres across from Shaw AFB off Hwy 76/378. Above ground pool. $124,500.

Call 803-494-8389

1 Acre residential land for sale or rent. Ideal for mobile homes, located near Shaw AFB. Call 803-316-5919 or 803-481-9039

Stop by our office Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 20 N. Magnolia Street • Sumter,SC 29150 or ccall Mary at 803-774-1263 • mary@theitem.com m

The Perfect Housewarming Gift The Sumter Item is locally owned and run.

We’re part of this community and we believe in Sumter.

20 N. Magnolia St. | Sumter, SC 803.774.1200 www.theitem.com

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