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Trees infested Redbay ambrosia beetles spread fungal infection in Swan Lake timber BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com

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A beetle and a fungus have teamed up and are killing redbay trees in Swan Lake and threatening to interfere with your right to guacamole. Plant pathologists Stephen Fraedrich, and Susan Best from the U.S. Southern Research Station in Athens, Georgia, visited the park to see the damage and plant traps to learn more about the fungal infestation spread by the redbay ambrosia beetle. The beetles first appeared in the U.S. in the Savannah, Georgia area in the spring of 2001, apparently carried in cargo imported from Asia, according to information posted by the South Carolina Forestry Commission at www.trees. sc.gov. The beetles infect the trees in the Laurel family with the fungus, which travels throughout the vascular system of the host tree, Fraedrich said, leaving a dark stain. Though the beetle bores into the

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U.S. Forest Service plant pathologist Stephen Fraedrich examines the trunk of Swan Lake’s largest redbay tree which was killed by a fungal infection carried by redbay ambrosia beetles. tree trunk, the beetle larvae feed on the fungus, not the tree, he said. The Laurel family includes redbay, sassafras, camphor and avocado, he said. City of Sumter arborist Brock

McKenzie, who asked for assistance from the Forest Service, said he first noticed problems with the trees shortly after the ice storm in

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Mickey Mouse is swarmed by Head Start students during the agency’s 50th anniversary celebration at Dillon Park on Wednesday. Head Start has been active in Sumter for 47 years, but the agency was formed 50 years ago.

Sexton reiterates Shaw’s impact American, Italian hostages BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com

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Retired Air Force Capt. Rob Sexton told Sumter Rotary Palmetto Club what other Shaw Air Force Base personnel have been telling the public in recent months: Budget cuts and sequestration will have a devastating effect on the base at a time when the U.S. is fighting on multiple fronts. Sexton, community relations manager for Shaw, said a cutback in money would limit pilot training hours, reduce depot-level maintenance on aircraft, reduce travel and put a hiring freeze on personnel. Why should that matter to Sumterites? Sexton said Shaw is the second- or third-largest employer in the state with 8,213 employees, including active military and noncommissioned employees. Shaw pumps an estimated $861 million into the local economy, he said. He estimated there are more than 30,000 active duty and retired military personnel

WASHINGTON — An American and an Italian held hostage by al-Qaida, as well as two Americans working with the terror group, were inadvertently killed by CIA drone strikes early this year, the government revealed Thursday. President Barack Obama said he took full responsibility for the counterterror missions and offered his “grief and condolences” to the families of the hostages, Warren Weinstein of Rockville, Maryland, and Giovanni Lo Porto. Obama defended the legality of the January drone strike that killed the hostages and said there had been no evidence that the two men were present at what the U.S. had determined was an al-Qaida compound in Pakistan. “Based on the intelligence that we had obtained at the time, including hundreds of hours of surveillance, we believed that this was an al-Qaida com-

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Former Air Force Capt. Rob Sexton visits with members of the Sumter Rotary Palmetto Club after his presentation Thursday. represented in the Sumter County population of 107,000. And the base’s annual payroll alone represents $625 million. Besides the obvious cuts in pilot training hours, he highlighted the importance of the maintenance crews that keep the F-16s operational. The aircraft are 25 to 30 years old, he said, which may require more maintenance than new models. Sexton was giving an update

on Shaw to the Rotary club at Sunset Country Club where the club meets weekly at 1 p.m. He encouraged residents to contact U.S. House and Senate members to let them know of their support for doing away with the sequester and any potential budget cuts. Shaw will celebrate its 75th year in Sumter next year. It

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pound, that no civilians were present and that capturing these terrorists was not possible,” Obama said at the White House. “And we do believe that the operation did take out dangerous members of al-Qaida.” Among those thought killed in the strike was Ahmed Farouq, who the White House said was an American who was an alQaida leader. U.S. officials have also concluded that Adam Gadahn, an American who had served as a spokesman for the terror network, was killed in a separate operation in January. A U.S. official said Farouq was a dual US-Pakistani national who was an al-Qaida operations leader in Pakistan. He had assumed the title of deputy emir of al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent, a relatively new offshoot of the terror group.

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Sumter United Ministries to host auction Charity needs donations for May fundraiser event BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Sumter United Ministries will host “A Night at the Auction” fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 8, at American Legion Farmer’s Market Building, 28 S. Artillery

Drive, to benefit the ministry’s medical clinic. Viewing and registration to bid will be at 5:30 p.m. United Ministries is asking individuals, businesses, churches and other organizations to donate items for the auction. “We are looking for good, quality items,” said Edward Venticinque, auction coordinator. “We don’t want it to be

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just another yard sale.” Venticinque said Sumter United Ministries is grateful to the American Legion for allowing them to use the Farmer’s Market Building. Anyone interested in donating is asked to call Venticinque at (803) 464-7643, or call Sumter United Ministries (803) 775-0757. People who enjoy baking can donate homemade cakes

or other baked items to be part of a silent auction. Baked items can be dropped off Thursday or Friday, May 7-8, before 3 p.m. The group is also seeking volunteers to help with setup May 6-8. Groups are welcome. Sumter United Ministries Clinic, 36 Artillery Drive, provides the uninsured working poor of Sumter County highquality medical care in a

Christ-centered environment, according to http://unitedministriesumter.org. Prequalification is required before an initial appointment. The clinic can provide medical diagnosis and treatment for non-emergency conditions and help for chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension as well as early pregnancy care, according to the website.

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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Attention all parents of children who aspire to be scientists: USC Sumter will host its fourth summer science camp for children ages 9 to 14 from June 29 to July 1. Students can attend the morning session, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or the afternoon session, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., during which they will be exposed to forensic science, environmental science, human biology and biotechnology. Students can sign up for either the morning or afternoon session; SIGN UP SOON the same material will be covered Registration for the during both sessummer science sions. camp begins May 3. Susan BrabThere is a $60 ham, USC Sumregistration fee per student. Camp ter director of sessions will be in continuing eduroom 104 in the USC cation, said the Sumter Science afternoon session Building. was added this For more year to accominformation about modate the growthe camp and ing number of registration, call camp attendees. Susan Brabham at She said it is (803) 938-3795. nice to see so many students attending an academic-themed summer camp. The summer program is led by USC Sumter biology instructor Daniel Kiernan, who said the camp is a great way for students to gain firsthand scientific knowledge and experience through conducting experiments and exploring the local environment. He said students will explore crime scene DNA analysis, medical case studies and plankton sampling. He said this summer, students will be introduced to psychology and other new areas of science. Brabham said the activities can be pretty intense, but the children who attend the camp do not mind the challenge. Kiernan said the purpose of the summer camp is to reach out to young students in the community who are interested in STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — courses and to give students the opportunity to experience science at the university level. “It is a joy to help the young people of our community and perhaps positively impact them early toward a love for science,” he said. Kiernan said maybe one day he will see the summer camp students in his classes at USC Sumter.

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Suzanne Koty holds the keys to the BMW that she will get to drive for a year after being named 2016 State Teacher of the Year in Columbia on Wednesday night. Koty, an English teacher at Sumter High School, also received $25,000.

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Shaw retiree’s body found; no foul play suspected The body of a Shaw Air Force Base retiree was found in the Family Camp area on base by security forces assigned to Shaw who responded to a call at 11:53 a.m. Thursday. The name of the deceased is being withheld until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified. There is no further information at this time as the incident is being investigated. No foul play is suspected.

Education Task Force will meet at Erskine College The House Education Policy Review and Reform Task Force will hold its third meeting at 4 p.m. Monday in Memorial Hall at Erskine College, 2 Washington St., Due West. Opening remarks will be by Ashley Woodiwiss, Grady Patterson Professor of Politics at Erskine College. Participants will also listen to public comment, discuss other business and consider the time and location for the next meeting. Memorial Hall is at the corner of North Main Street and College Street. There is a driveway that circles in front of the hall, but parking is not allowed on the circle. ADA-accessible parking and entrance is on

Mobile Vet Center will serve Sumter on Tuesday Columbia Mobile Vet Center is participating in a job fair event hosted by SCWORKS Employment Center. The event is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and will take place at Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. Service members and their families are invited to come and receive information on Vet Center services. Staff will be available to discuss readjustment and transitional needs and to connect veterans to VA and

the back side of the hall on College Street. Parking is available in the church parking lot, and there are two other lots within walking distance. For more information, email piercemcnair@schouse.gov.

South State Bank buys Bank of America branches South State Corp. announced in a news release Wednesday it has purchased 12 South Carolina branch locations from Bank of America, including two in Sumter. The release said South State anticipates assuming about $580 million in deposits and $3 million in loans through the acquisition. Pending regulatory approval, the closing of the purchase should occur between July 1 and the end of September. South State plans to hire all current employees at each branch, the release said. “These offices are a great addition to our existing banking network,” said Robert R. Hill Jr., CEO of South State. “We look forward to growing and investing in these communities and to welcoming these customers and employees to South State.” South State Corp. has assets of about $8 billion and is South Carolina’s largest holding company headquartered in South Carolina.

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Chamber’s annual meeting coming up BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will have its annual meeting at noon Wednesday at Sunset Country Club, 1005 Golfcrest Road. President Grier Blackwelder said the Chamber will recognize the 2014 award winners who were announced at the annual retreat. The Minority Business Person of the Year Award and the Ambassador of the Year Award will be announced, and Sumter Green will announce the Sumter Green Beautification Award, he said. Outgoing Chairman Bob

Smith will make a presentation about the Chamber’s accomplishments during his year at the helm and will hand the gavel over to Mitch Williams, the incoming chairman. Smith will thank and present plaques to committee chairs and outgoing board members and thank them for their service, Blackwelder said, and Williams will outline his plans for the coming year. The Chamber will also announce four new board members, and Clay Smith will make a presentation on Leadership Sumter. “They have had one class in the new format, and he will

outline how it went and the process for the new class, which will be in September,” Blackwelder said. He said the meeting is a chance to show appreciation to the membership. Blackwelder urged Sumter residents to make reservations for the event before the deadline, Monday. “Come out and support your local Chamber and find out how you can be more involved,” he said. Cost is $25 per person including buffet lunch. Registration and payment is required before the event. For more information or to make reservations, call (803) 775-1231.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Ricky Lee Lisbon, 46, of 1040 Tupelo Lane, was arrested while driving on U.S. 521 near Beckwood Road about 4:55 p.m. Tuesday and charged with driving under suspension, first offense; improper vehicle license; and operating an uninsured vehicle after it was discovered the license plate was stolen. Terrance McCray, 32, of 827 Webb St. was arrested about 4:40 p.m. Tuesday and charged with driving under suspension, second offense, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana after McCray reportedly said his driver’s license was suspended and the marijuana found in his wife’s pants belonged to him after he was pulled over for having a very dark tint on the car windows. David Jermaine Davis, 35, of 611 E. Liberty St., was arrested and charged with criminal domestic violence after a warrant alleged he threatened to kill his wife and mother of his children while at her residence in the 5000 block of Champion Lane on March 28. PROPERTY DAMAGE A silver 2011 Nissan Altima sustained an estimated $3,000 in damage because of key scratches on the vehicle and pry marks to the driver side door and gas tank while it was parked in the 1000 block of Rye

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Some officers looking to body cameras on their own NEW RICHMOND, Ohio (AP) — The dramatic body camera video shows the slaying suspect charging at the officer, screaming — pleading, even — for him to open fire. “Shoot me!” yells Michael Wilcox to the backpedaling officer, who keeps the suspect at bay until he ultimately surrenders when backup arrives. The widely circulated video from Officer Jesse Kidder’s own personal body camera illustrates not only the kind of life-orHARVEY death moments officers can face, but also how some in law enforcement are getting cameras on their own if their departments can’t. While some police around the country have balked at the use of body cameras, saying they would subject them to an unreasonable level of monitoring, interest in supplying them to officers is growing. Studies of camera use by police in Rialto, California, and Mesa, Arizona, showed steep declines in citizen complaints and in use of force by officers. In the Ohio village of New Richmond, where Kidder’s restraint last week in the face of a potentially deadly suspect has drawn wide acclaim, police chief Randy Harvey said the video shows why he’d like to have the wearable cameras for all his officers. But he needs to figure out to pay for them, an issue for

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This April 4 frame from video provided by Attorney L. Chris Stewart representing the family of Walter Lamer Scott, Scott runs away from city patrolman Michael Thomas Slager, right, in North Charleston. Slager was charged with murder on April 7, hours after law enforcement officials viewed the dramatic video that appears to show him shooting a fleeing Scott several times in the back. many departments, large and small. “It’s all out there for everybody to see — it eliminates any questioning or second-guessing or speculation as to what really occurred,” said Harvey, a police officer for more than three decades who said he “believes in my heart” that the vast majority of officers act with similar judgment. Kidder had spotted the fleeing suspect

and followed him in his police cruiser from the Ohio River village of some 2,500 people to an eastern Cincinnati suburb. Dispatchers had told him Wilcox could try to force a “suicide by cop” after his girlfriend was found dead. The tense encounter was recorded on a camera a family member had given Kidder in the aftermath of the violent protests that broke out in Ferguson, Missouri,

last year after an officer fatally shot a black 18-year-old. Now hundreds of departments are trying them out and buying them — if they can pay hundreds of dollars for each device and the additional expenses they will have to incur — and President Barack Obama is pushing a $75 million plan to help buy 50,000 body cameras for police. “It’s just an added safeguard to the public and an added layer of accountability for our officers,” said Capt. Jim Sizemore of the Fayette County, West Virginia, sheriff’s department, which was introduced to body cameras when an individual deputy bought his own, wanting to document his policing and protect against false accusations. Sizemore said colleagues were impressed with the deputy’s results, so the sheriff used discretionary budget funds to buy seven more, and local government officials have since agreed to buy an additional 20. He said the department is still working on how to control data storage and other related costs that can run into the millions for large departments. In Cleveland, where police have been sharply criticized by residents and federal authorities for alleged excessive use of force, chief Calvin Williams told city council last year that many officers were using their own body cameras or cellphones to record public interactions. Council approved funds to equip officers this year.

New Pentagon strategy warns of cyberwar capabilities REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A new Pentagon cybersecurity strategy lays out for the first time publicly that the U.S. military plans to use cyberwarfare as an option in conflicts with enemies. The 33-page strategy says the Defense Department “should be able to use cyber operations to disrupt an adversary’s command and control networks, military-related critical infrastructure and weapons capabilities.” The cybersecurity strategy is the second done by the Pentagon. The previous strategy, which was publicly released in 2011, made little reference to the Pentagon’s offensive cyber capabilities, although U.S. officials have spoken quietly about the issue. The new document takes a more open approach in part because officials said the Pentagon wants more transparency in its cyber mission — and because it could provide some deterrence to adversaries. “I think it will be useful to us for the world to know that, first of all, we’re going to protect ourselves, we’re going to defend ourselves,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter told reporters traveling with him to California. He added that the new strategy is “more clear and more specific about everything, including (U.S.) offense.” The strategy also, for the first time, includes a small section on U.S. concerns about continued cyberespionage by China against U.S. companies and agencies. It says the U.S. will continue to try to work with Beijing to bring greater understanding and transparency of each nation’s cyber missions to “reduce the risks of misperception and miscalculation.” Carter is in Silicon Valley to reach out to high-tech companies and experts and seek

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BY ALICIA A. CALDWELL The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The alarm at former President George H.W. Bush’s Texas home was broken for at least 13 months before the Secret Service fixed it, according to a report released Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general. Inspector General John Roth said Secret Service agents assigned to protect Bush noticed a failure in the alarm system at the former president’s Houston home in September 2013. A temporary alarm wasn’t installed until April 2014. Roth said the Secret Service used roving patrols and cameras to monitor the property while the alarm was broken and no intrusions were detected during that time. Bush’s primary home, which is permanently secured, is in Kennebunkport, Maine. Details of security efforts at the Texas home, beyond the alarm system, were removed from the public version of Roth’s report. According to Roth’s report, the Secret Service determined in 2010 that the home alarm installed in 1993 had exceeded its life cycle and requested a replacement, but the request was denied in August 2011. Limited upgrades were later made to

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Christopher, center, and Regina Catrambone, left, and their daughter Maria Luisa are seen on board their 130-foot vessel “The Phoenix” harbored outside Valletta, Malta, on Wednesday. The couple founded the Malta-based Migrant Offshore Aid Station in 2013 after the drowning of 366 people off the island of Lampedusa, and are gearing up for a six-month tour of duty rescuing migrants in need, to fill the void they say has been left by an ineffective European response to the Mediterranean migrant crisis. new life. “But if someone ask me ‘What are the things you did in your life which you regret most,’ it is coming through the sea.” The Catrambones hope to give more people like him a chance. They founded the Migrant Offshore Aid Station in response to Pope Francis’ call for ordinary people to reverse the “globalization of indifference” that has long confronted refugees seeking a better life in Europe. “We believe search and rescue is the No. 1 priority,” Christopher Catrambone said. “More assets should be put out there because more deaths are going to happen.” With the Phoenix and two rigid-hulled rubber boats, the team will head out into the Mediterranean on May 2 along with two doctors and a nurse from Doctors Without Borders. MOAS works with local search and rescue authorities, using its own drones to locate and photograph ships in distress and relay the coordinates to authorities. The MOAS teams respond themselves when directed to do so, providing initial rescue and medical care until authorized ships arrive

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BY TRISHA THOMAS AND CHRIS MANGION The Associated Press ABOARD THE PHOENIX — From the bridge of their 130foot refitted yacht, Christopher and Regina Catrambone are stepping in to fill the void they say has been left by an ineffective European response to the Mediterranean migrant crisis. The Malta-based insurance entrepreneurs are among legions of volunteers working with the Italian coast guard, non-governmental groups and others to save lives and meet the basic needs of migrants who survive treacherous crossings from Libya. The European Union as a whole was asked to do more at an emergency summit Thursday. The couple founded the Malta-based Migrant Offshore Aid Station in 2013 after the drowning of 366 people off the island of Lampedusa, and are gearing up for a six-month tour of duty rescuing migrants in need. “Nobody deserves to die out at sea in such desperation,” Regina Catrambone said from the Phoenix, docked in the Marsa boatyard near Valletta, Malta’s capital. The Catrambones are joined in the volunteer effort by people such as 21-year-old Ibrahima D’Amic, a Muslim refugee from Senegal who was rescued from a rubber dinghy in 2013 off Sicily and now spends his free time handing out sandwiches and helping new arrivals in his adopted hometown of Catania. “A poor guy helping a poor,” D’Amic says of himself. “I wish I could do more.” D’Amic works with the Sant’Egidio Community, a Catholic aid group that helps refugees. He is often seen at night delivering food to the homeless on Catania’s streets, though these days as he waits for his asylum application to be reviewed, he is also helping to prepare welcome kits of toothbrushes and other necessities for new arrivals. “I have been so grateful,” D’Amic says of his chance at a

on the scene. The team is headed by a former Maltese defense chief and consists of about 20 people. In its first year of operation, some 3,000 people were rescued in 60 days, said Christopher Catrambone, a native of New Orleans who moved to Malta with his Italian wife and their daughter in 2008. In its first year, MOAS was funded entirely by the Catrambone family. Last fall, they launched a crowd-funding initiative to help defray the 600,000 euro ($644,000) a month operating costs. “None of us want these catastrophes to happen anymore,” Regina Catrambone said. “Nobody wants to see the Mediterranean as a cemetery.”

the system, which ultimately failed by September 2013. Jim McGrath, a Bush spokesman, said Thursday that the former president and former First Lady Barbara Bush “have total confidence in the men and women of the Secret Service. Their trust in them is as unshakable as it is unbreakable.” Roth’s report said the agency is also concerned about security equipment at other former presidents’ homes. Their names were also removed from the public version of Roth’s report. Roth recommended that the Secret Service evaluate security equipment at the homes of everyone protected by the agency and take whatever action necessary to repair or replace the equipment. Secret Service told Roth that such a review was completed in January and a security system replacement plan has been included in the agency’s Resource Allocation Plan for the 2017 budget year. The report is just the latest in a string of security missteps and scandals for the agency responsible for protecting the president and former presidents. In September, a man armed with a knife was able to climb over a White House fence and run deep into the executive mansion before being apprehended.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA’s crowning glories, the Hubble Space Telescope, marks its 25th anniversary this week. With 1 million-plus observations, including those of some of the farthest and oldest galaxies ever beheld by humanity, no man-made satellite has touched as many minds or hearts as Hubble. NASA has been celebrating today’s anniversary with ceremonies this week at the Smithsonian Institution and Newseum in Washington. “Hubble has become part of our culture — very much,” said NASA’s science mission chief, John Grunsfeld, a former astronaut who flew on the final three Hubble repair missions. Here’s a look at Hubble’s quarter-century in orbit about 350 miles above Earth:

A BLURRY START A full decade in the making, Hubble rocketed into orbit on April 24, 1990, aboard space shuttle Discovery. NASA wanted an observatory free of the atmosphere’s distortion and, in some cases, absorption of light. Stars, for example, do not appear to twinkle when seen from space. The telescope was named for American astronomer Edwin Hubble, who in the 1920s determined that the universe is expanding. Sky-high excitement turned into bottomless agony when it quickly became apparent that the telescope’s primary mirror had been botched during manufacturing, resulting in blurry

Hubble has traveled 3.4 billion miles, circling Earth nearly 137,000 times and making more than 1.2 million observations of more than 38,000 celestial objects, according to the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore. The most distant objects spotted by Hubble — primitive galaxies — are some 13 billion light-years away and date to within 400 million or so years of the universe’s origin, known as the Big Bang. Hubble provides an average of 829 gigabytes of archival data every month, according to the institute. Altogether, Hubble has produced more than 100 terabytes of data.

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Astronauts Steven L. Smith and John M. Grunsfeld are seen during an extravehicular activity during the December 1999 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission of STS-103, flown by Discovery. Hubble marks its 25-year anniversary in space today. eyesight. Three years later, with NASA’s reputation and entire future on the line, a team of astronauts managed to restore Hubble’s promised vision with replacement parts.

OVERHAULS AND TUNEUPS Shuttle astronauts visited Hubble five times, from 1993 to 2009, to make improvements and repairs to the 43-foot-long observatory, about the size of a school bus. That last mission almost didn’t happen: NASA canceled it for safety reasons in the wake of the 2003 shuttle

Columbia disaster. But public uproar and changing NASA administration, along with detailed crew-rescue plans just in case, led to the flight’s reinstatement. By the time Atlantis blasted off on the last servicing mission, NASA put the investment in Hubble at $10 billion. Three-time Hubble mechanic Grunsfeld was the last person to lay hands on the orbiting observatory. He recalls giving Hubble “a little pat and a salute,” and telling it, “Good travels, Hubble.”

Early on, Hubble proved the existence of super-massive black holes — and found they’re located at the center of most galaxies. It also helped to pinpoint the age of the universe at 13.8 billion years old, by determining the current rate of expansion of the universe with an uncertainty of just 3 percent, according to Mario Livio, an astrophysicist at the space telescope institute. Thanks to Hubble, he noted this week, astronomers now know that cosmic expansion is accelerating because of mysterious dark energy. The space telescope has shown that the birth rate of stars hit a peak in the universe about 10 billion years ago and has been declining ever since, Livio said. Astronomers have pub-

lished 12,800 scientific papers based on data from Hubble. Some of the research on supernovas, or exploding stars, contributed to a Nobel Prize in physics in 2011.

FUTURE NASA’s Grunsfeld said “there’s pretty high probability” that Hubble will keep working until at least 2020. Gravity is slowly lowering the telescope’s approximately 350-mile-high orbit, but the good news is that low solar activity is keeping the atmosphere thinner, which in turn should keep Hubble up until the 2030s. On the last Hubble mission in 2009, Grunsfeld installed a docking adaptor on the bottom of the telescope. The plan was — and still is — to one day launch an unmanned rocket to Hubble so a motor can be installed to guide the telescope toward a Pacific re-entry.

SUCCESSOR NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is set to be launched in 2018 to a vantage point 1 million miles away. The Webb will specialize in the infrared wavelength, allowing it to peer into some of the faintest, most distant recesses of the universe. This should enable the telescope — named after the late NASA administrator who guided the Mercury and Gemini programs and set the stage for the Apollo moon landings — to look back even further in time than Hubble and detect galaxies formed a mere 200 million years after the Big Bang.

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SEXTON FROM PAGE A1 was created in 1941 and encompasses 16,071 acres including a 12,521-acre bombing range. More than 8,600 pilots were trained at Shaw between 1941 and 1945 to support World War II, he said. The base has supported every major conflict the U.S. has been involved in since 1981. Just last week, about 250 airmen from 20th Fighter Wing returned from service in the Middle East. They are expected to be home for about a year, but an operations manager told The

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City of Sumter horticulturist Brock McKenzie examines a redbay tree at Swan Lake showing signs of infestation by the redbay ambrosia beetle, including frass, toothpick-like extrusions of sawdust and beetle waste products.

TREES FROM PAGE A1 February 2014. “I first noticed it in our two largest red bays,” he said. “The biggest one died right away.” Fraedrich said it is typical for the beetles to target the larger trees first, but it is not actually the beetle that kills the tree, it is the fungus it carries that causes the damage. The beetle usually is not attracted to trees with trunks smaller than one-inch, he said. Signs of infestation are dead foliage and frass tubes -extruded sawdust which forms toothpick-like protrusions from the tree trunks. McKenzie said of the 59 redbay trees in the park inventory, at least 20 have died. “They used to be difficult to pick out,” he said. “It’s now easy because they have the brown leaves.” Best said the infestation did not receive much attention until it began to encroach on the avocado growing areas in Florida. “There is a lot of money at stake in avocados,” she said. Fraedrich said the mortality rate among avocados is much less than among redbay trees. “That may be because they are closely managed and dead

limbs are cut right away,” he said. “They are sprayed often with insecticide.” Fraedrich was in Sumter to plant traps in the park area to determine the population of beetles, which can tell researchers what stage the infestation has reached in an area, he said.. McKenzie said he was hoping to learn some way to control the disease, and potentially save some of the park’s remaining mature redbays. “We have live trees next to dead trees next to infected ones,” he said. Fraedrich said trees usually show signs of infestation in 30-40 days. He said researchers are investigating ways to control the infestation, and said individual treatment with a fungicide has shown some success. Forestry officials are asking landowners, loggers and others to leave dead redbay trees in the woods and not salvage them as a way to slow the spread of the disease. The redbay trees can be identified by the aromatic smell of the bruised leaves or the wood. “It has been described as smelling like cheap perfume,” Fraedrich said. For more information, call McKenzie at (803) 774-3971, Chisolm Beckham at (803) 8968830 or visit www.trees.sc.gov.

STRIKE FROM PAGE A1 AQIS claimed responsibility for a failed attempt in September of 2014 to hijack Pakistani naval vessels and use them to attack American warships. The U.S. thinks Farouq was involved in that plot. Gadahn used the name “Azzam the American” in the numerous al-Qaida videos he appeared in. He denounced U.S. moves in Afghanistan and elsewhere, and threatened attacks on Western interests abroad. His work led to Gadahn becoming the only American charged with treason since the World War II era. The White House said neither Farouq nor Gadahn were intentionally targeted in the strikes and the U.S. did not have information indicating their presence at the site of the operations. U.S. government officials said the CIA carried out the drone strikes on Jan. 14 and Jan. 19 in Pakistan. The White House said the strikes happened in the bor-

Sumter Item on Saturday they could be combat ready within three months. Sexton said many airmen are quite surprised at how well they are welcomed by the community when they get here. “Sumter exceeds their expectation from what they read on the Internet,” he said. Once they get here, he said, they can’t believe how receptive the community is to them. As a community relations representative for the Air Force, he said, at numerous other locations he worked, the bases would receive five to 10 aircraft complaints a day. “At Shaw, we might get five to 10 a year,” he said.

der region between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The officials were not authorized to discuss details of the attacks and spoke on condition of anonymity. The president made no mention of Farouq and Gadahn. Instead, he focused his remarks on Weinstein, who had been held by al-Qaida since 2011, and Lo Porto, who had been held since 2012. Obama expressed regret for the deaths of the two men and offered condolences to their families. “I realize there are no words that can ever equal their loss,” said Obama, adding that he had spoken with Weinstein’s wife and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Weinstein, a 73-year-old development worker, was abducted in August 2011. His capture came four days before his seven-year stint with the U.S. Agency for International Development was to end. In a message released previously in English and Arabic and addressed to Weinstein’s family, al-Qaida had

said it was “not interested in keeping” Weinstein but wanted to exchange him for prisoners in U.S. custody. Lo Porto was an Italian aid worker who worked for the German aid group Welthungerhilfe. He went missing in Pakistan in January 2012. A spokeswoman for the aid group said the organization was shocked at the news of Lo Porto’s death. “We’re shattered by today’s news,” Simone Pott told The Associated Press. “So much was done to try and get him released,” she said, without elaborating. Lo Porto had joined the aid group in October 2011 and was working as a project manager in Pakistan’s Multan region when he was kidnapped together with German Bernd Muehlenbeck. Muehlenbeck was freed last year under circumstances that Pott declined to comment on. Renzi expressed his “profound pain” over Lo Porto’s death, saying the aid worker had “dedicated his life to the service of others.”

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BY SUE MANNING The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — An outbreak of canine flu has sickened more than 1,000 dogs in the Midwest, killing a handful and stirring concern among animal lovers nationwide that the highly contagious virus will sideline their pets. Experts blame the epidemic on a strain called H3N2 that is seen in Asia and leaves pets feeling lousy for about two weeks. Veterinarians think the strain, which doesn’t yet have a vaccine, will likely spread to other parts of the country, so they offer ways to keep pets healthy or help those that are already ill.

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thermometers can take readings under an armpit or in the most accurate area — the backside, Collins said. Food and fluids are important, so keep trying to entice your buddy. With a pet that isn’t eating well, offer fare that’s a bit more tempting, but be careful it doesn’t cause a stomachache. Try some baby food, canned meals or dry food softened with water. Dogs probably have achy muscles, a sore throat and stuffy head while feeling tired and run down, so don’t discourage long bouts of snoozing as long as they are getting up to go outside and staying hydrated. Gilberg said his sick pup would lie in bed all day, but it helped to hold him and then his energy returned gradually.

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Sawyer’s journalistic integrity wanes with Jenner special BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH When is the right time to leave the arena? It’s not unusual to see sports stars hang up their cleats when they can no longer play up to their abilities — when they decide that to carry on would make a travesty of their reputation. Cary Grant was barely into his 60s when he stopped making movies. He didn’t understand or approve of the tone and content of films being made in the late 1960s. That may sound prudish by contemporary standards, but he felt that they weren’t right for him. He could have continued to cash in and do an “Airport” or three in the 1970s, or show up on “The Love Boat” in the early 80s. I’m glad he didn’t and quit when they just weren’t making Cary Grant movies anymore. He was smart enough, or rather wise enough, to know that sometimes your dignity is worth more than money. Diane Sawyer could learn something from that. The former nightly news anchor and “Good Morning America” host will spend two solid hours tonight trying to interest us in “Bruce Jenner: The Interview” (9 p.m., ABC). As I hope readers of this column know and appreciate, I have strived to keep this space a Kardashian-free zone. Suffice it to say, Jenner and his story has become part of the soul-sucking, attention-grabbing Kardashian Death Star. That enterprise is perfectly suited to the form of click-bait “journalism” of the Web and social media. But devoting two hours of TV “news” to the subject is beyond pathetic. Sawyer is an accomplished television journalist with a very long resume. She simply looks sad chasing this manufactured and trite story that’s much better suited to a media that services shorter attention spans. Rather than host this interview, she should have retired, or at least faced up to a sad reality: When two hours with Bruce Jenner is considered “news,” it’s time to get out of the news business — or help change it. • Proof that not all newsgathering organizations have

ballroom dancing competition in Columbus, Ohio, “Challenge” features 25 pairs competing for the title of America’s Best. Former U.S dance champions Mary Murphy and Tony Meredith are your hosts for the next three Friday nights.

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Former Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner arrives at the Annual Charity Day hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners in New York in 2013. ABC will air “Bruce Jenner: The Interview” at 9 p.m. today. become mere distractions, “Vice” (11 p.m., HBO, TV-MA) examines the state of Alabama’s treatment of its immigrants. In 2011, the Yellowhammer State passed law HB-56, which was designed to make undocumented immigrants’ lives so miserable that they would “self-deport.” It also criminalized the act of providing undocumented immigrants with work, shelter or even transportation. Putting aside its Draconian aspects, some contend that this law has had a destructive impact on the state’s ag-

ricultural economy. Foreignborn, passport-holding managers and executives from large employers that include Mercedes Benz and Honda have also faced arrest and harassment. Vice is setting up a daily news operation for the HBO Now streaming service. It will serve those who have cut their cable cords and no longer have access to network and cable “news” programs. • A cult favorite for decades, “America’s Ballroom Challenge” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings) returns. Shot at the world’s largest

Those who even noticed it thought that the 2014 drama “About Alex” (9 p.m., Starz), starring Jason Ritter and Aubrey Plaza, tried way too hard to be its generation’s “The Big Chill.” For the record, I’m old enough to have hated “The Big Chill” the first time around.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Hot tub shenanigans on “The Amazing Race” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). • Wesen rites and wrongs on “Grimm” (8 p.m., NBC, TVPG). • Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Amy Adams star in the frantic 2009 comedy “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” (8 p.m., Fox, TVPG). • Hangovers, amnesia and murder on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • Frank mobilizes the force after the brazen assassination of an officer on the first of a two-part season finale of

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Hold hearings for toxic waste dump

and Kevin Johnson, D-Clarendon, are trying to obtain a full assessment of the dump site to ensure the adequacy of its management for the long term. It is the responsible course of action. Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie, connected by a canal, are a vital resource for South Carolina. They comprise one of the largest sources of fresh water in

the eastern United States, and are still relatively untapped. But the Pinewood landfill represents a specter of contamination. In one of this state’s worst examples of environmental management, the landfill was located a mere 1,200 feet from Lake Marion in an old kitty litter mine. And as Sen. McElveen points out, the measures taken

for protective storage in some of the oldest portions of the landfill wouldn’t meet today’s standards. That could complicate the state’s responsibility to ensure that contamination from the now closed landfill never migrates off site. Sens. McElveen and Johnson have asked for legislative hearings to determine the scope of the long-term threat, the necessity for site improvements and the likely expense. Cost is of particular concern in view of limited trust funds for site management and improvements. That could be compounded by the Legislature’s past failure to provide full funding. Consequently, one trust fund has been largely depleted — from $36 million to $6 million in just 12 years. At present, the Pinewood site requires about $4.8 million a year for the operation of monitoring wells and removal of rainwater that leaches into the site and becomes contaminated. Sen. McElveen wants the Legislature to create a standing oversight committee for Pinewood to keep an eye on the landfill. Given the potential hazard, it’s a persuasive idea.

long-standing U.S. condition that there be no immediate sanctions relief in any Iranian nuclear deal. He casually dismissed this red line, declaring that what is really important is whether sanctions can be reimposed if Iran cheats. And it doesn’t stop there. The Wall Street Journal reports that Obama is offering Tehran a $30 billion to $50 billion signing bonus (drawn from frozen Iranian assets) — around 10 percent of Iranian GDP. • Syria: After insisting for years that President Bashar al-Assad of Syria “step aside,” the U.S. has adopted a handsoff policy toward a regime described by our own secretary of state as an Iranian puppet. • Iraq: Iran’s Quds Force Commander Qassem Suleimani, director of Shiite militias that killed hundreds of Americans during the Iraq War and were ultimately defeated by the 2007-08 U.S. surge, operates freely throughout Iraq flaunting his country’s dominance. In March, he was directing the same Iraqi

militias, this time against the Islamic State — with the help of U.S. air cover. This is the new Middle East. Its strategic reality is clear to everyone: Iran rising, assisted, astonishingly, by the United States. Obama’s initial Middle East strategy was simply withdrawal. He would enter history as the ultimate peace president, ushering in a new era in which “the tide of war is receding.” The subsequent vacuum having been filled, unfortunately and predictably, by various enemies, adversaries and irredeemables, Obama lighted upon a new idea: We don’t just withdraw, we hand the baton. To Iran. Obama may not even be aware that he is recapitulating the Nixon doctrine, but with a fatal twist. Nixon’s main focus was to get the Vietnamese to take over that war from us. But the doctrine evolved and was generalized to deputize various smaller powers to police their regions on our behalf. In the Persian Gulf, our

principal proxy was Iran. The only problem with Obama’s version of the Nixon doctrine is that Iran today is not the Westernized, secular, pro-American regional power it was under the shah. It is radical, clerical, rabidly antiimperialist, deeply anti-Western. The regime’s ultimate — and openly declared — strategic purpose is to drive the American infidel from the region and either subordinate or annihilate America’s Middle Eastern allies. Which has those allies in an understandable panic. Can an American president really believe that appeasing Iran — territorially, economically, militarily and by conferring nuclear legitimacy — will moderate its behavior and ideology, adherence to which despite all odds is now yielding undreamed of success? Iran went into the nuclear negotiations heavily sanctioned, isolated internationally, hemorrhaging financially — and this was even before the collapse of oil prices. After 17

We congratulate The Post and Courier newspaper in Charleston for its editorial below about a long-festering issue taking place on the shores of Lake Marion known as “The Pinewood Dump” (It’s actually closer to Rimini). Since The Sumter Item first broke the story of a massive toxic waste dump that magically appeared back in the 1970s there have been many efforts to deal with the threat to the lake and of the possibility of leakage into one of the largest recreational areas in Sumter County and the state. But fortunately the dump is receiving renewed attention, thanks to the efforts of state Sens. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter, and Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, who are seeking to find some light at the end of the tunnel before a leakage becomes major. The two senators are joining together in calling for hearings on the landfill and closer monitoring by DHEC in an effort to stimulate more action by a moribund Legislature. We urge them to stick to their guns and awaken the Legislature before it’s too late. Make no mistake about it: The landfill is a statewide environmental issue and needs more attention than it has received in the past 40 years.

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he Pinewood toxic waste dump has been described as a “ticking time bomb” in view of the five million tons of hazardous waste stored there and because of its proximity to Lake Marion. The state’s job is to ensure that the time bomb never goes off. That’s why state Sens. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter,

So far, however, the senators haven’t been able even to get a hearing scheduled. The funding issues alone should be sufficient to demand additional legislative review. There is no good reason to put off the request for another year. Because of a series of irresponsible decisions dating back nearly 40 years, Pinewood will remain a troublesome ward of the state, probably in perpetuity. It is reassuring that the site’s current trustee, Charleston lawyer Ben Hagood, says the site is being properly maintained and monitored. “There is no urgent environmental problem out there today,” the former S.C. House member said Tuesday. But he added that funding issues need to be addressed to ensure adequate long-term maintenance. To that end, the Legislature should accommodate Sens. McElveen and Johnson’s request for more oversight — beginning with hearings this session. There should be no unanswered questions about the status of the landfill — environmental or financial — now and into the future.

months of serial American concessions, the Iranian economy is growing again, its forces and proxies are on the march through the Arab Middle East and it is on the verge of having its nuclear defiance rewarded and legitimized. The Saudis are resisting being broken to Iranian dominance. They have resumed their war in Yemen. They are resisting being forced into Yemen negotiations with Iran, a country that is, in the words of the Saudi ambassador to the U.S., “part of the problem, not part of the solution.” Obama appears undeterred. He’s determined to make his Iran-first inverted Nixon Doctrine a reality. Our friends in the region, who for decades have relied on us to protect them from Iran, look on astonished.

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Obama’s Nixon doctrine

ASHINGTON — In December, President Obama said that he wished to see Iran ultimately become a “very successful regional power.” His wish — a nightmare for the Western-oriented Arab states — is becoming a reality. Consider: • Gulf of Aden: Iran sends a flotilla of warships and weapons-carrying freighters to reinforce the rebels in Yemen — a noncontiguous, non-Persian, nonthreatening (to Iran) Arabian state — asserting its new status as regional bully and arbiter. Charles Krauthammer The Obama administration sends an aircraft carrier group, apparently to prevent this gross breach of the U.N. weapons embargo on Yemen. Instead, the administration announces that it has no intention of doing anything. Meanwhile, it exerts pressure on Saudi Arabia to halt its air war over Yemen and agree to negotiate a political settlement involving Iran. • Russia: After a five-year suspension, Russia announces the sale of advanced surfaceto-air missiles to Iran, which will render its nuclear facilities nearly invulnerable to attack. Obama’s reaction? Criticism, threats, sanctions? No. A pat on the back for Vladimir Putin: “I’m, frankly, surprised that (the embargo) held this long.” • Iran: Last week, Obama pre-emptively caved on the

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AROUND TOWN tion. Rafe, master of cereThe St. Jude Alumni Associamonies from J.R. Dixon tion and Friends will hold its Auctions, will also conduct quarterly meeting at 2 p.m. St. Jude Alumni and friends to meetTickets are a live auction. on Saturday, April 25, at the $25 per person. All proSt. Jude parish rectory, 611 W. Oakland Ave, in the rear ceeds will benefit St. Anne Catholic School and assist conference room. The National Council of Negro in continuing its various programs and funding Women (NCNW) will hold its scholarships. Call (803) annual Harambee breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 775-3632 for tickets or more 25, at the Taw Caw Commu- information. The Lincoln High School Presnity Outreach Center. Paservation Alumni Association tor William T. Johnson will will sponsor a community day speak. / membership day / indoor The Sumter Branch NAACP sale from 7 a.m. to noon on will meet at 5 p.m. on SunSaturday, May 2, on Council day, April 26, a St. James Street. Vendors are invited UM Church, 700 Broad St. and may set up a table in VFW Post 10813 will hold its the gymnasium at $20 per monthly “Wine, Cheese, Music table. Refreshments will be & more ...” event from 5 to 9 served. Call Vernessa Harp.m. on Sunday, April 26, at vin Baker at (803) 883-9251. 610 Manning Ave. DonaThe Campbell Soup friends tions are welcome to help support veterans and fami- lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, lies programs. Call (803) May 2, at Golden Corral. 773-6700 for details. The Shepherd’s Center will The Advocacy Pregnancy & hold “Spring Bazaar: Make it, Parenting Resource Center Bake It, Sew It, Grow It” from will hold a golf tournament 10 a.m. to noon on Thursfundraiser on Monday, April day, May 7, at Trinity Meth27, at Beechcreek Golf Course. There will be a 9:30 odist Church fellowship hall, Council Street. a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $50 single; or $180 for four- The Clarendon County Democratic Party will meet at 7 some. Cost includes 18 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at holes, lunch from Outback, Bassard’s Pond House, 4162 cart and range balls. Individual and team awards as Rev. JW Carter Road, Summerton. well as door prizes. Call (803) 774-5600 for tickets or The Paxville School Reunion information. will be held at noon on Saturday, May 9, at Paxville Santee-Lynches Council of Baptist Church. Bring a Governments in coordination dish to share. with SC Works and its business partners will host a job The Sumter Stroke Support fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 Group (Overcomers) will p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, meet at 6 p.m. on Thursat the Sumter Civic Center, day, May 14, in the library 700 W. Liberty St. Event is of Alice Drive Baptist free and open to the public. Church. Call Joyce or Doors will open to veterans Wayne Hunter at (803) 46430 minutes earlier than the 7865. general public. Many area Sumter’s Marine Corps employers including Becton Dickinson, SAFE Federal League Detachment 1202 will Credit Union, Thompson In- celebrate its 10th anniversary dustrial and approximately at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18, at the VFW, Gion Street. 60 additional employers The detachment was charare expected to particitered on May 5, 2005, with pate. 49 former Marines signing The Shepherd’s Center will the charter. All members, offer a public information ses- spouses, associate memsion on lawn care for spring bers, and spouses of those and summer from 11 to 11:50 Marines who have passed a.m. on Thursday, April 30, on are invited to attend. at 24 Council St. A repreCall Bill Hartley at (803) sentative with Clemson Ex- 469-8723 or Jackie Hughes tension will speak. at (803) 775-4555. The Sumter County Veterans Manning High School Class of Association will meet at 6 1995 will hold its 20-year class p.m. on Thursday, April 30, reunion Friday-Saturday, at VFW Post 1034. The MeJune 12-13 as follows: 7-11 morial Day program will be p.m. Friday, White Masdiscussed as well as the querade Party, The Breedin placing of flags on veterRoom, 312 Pine St., Manans’ graves the Saturday ning; noon-3 p.m. Saturday, before Memorial Day. reunion cookout, Swan Lake-Iris Gardens, 822 W. St. Anne Catholic School’s Liberty St.; and 8-11 p.m. sixth annual benefit auction Saturday, fine dining affair will be held from 6 to 10 at Saluda’s Restaurant, 751 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Saluda Ave., Columbia the O’Donnell House. This (www.saludas.com). For inevent will include heavy formation, email 95mhhors d’oeuvres, music, a s20th@gmail.com. cash bar and silent auc-

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WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

Sun giving way to clouds

Cloudy with a quick shower late

SATURDAY

Cloudy with a A couple of morning couple of t-storms showers

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will not EUGENIA LAST see an emotional situation clearly. Don’t jump to conclusions or act in haste. Concentrate on contracts, finances and negotiations, not petty arguments that you will live to regret. Change can be good if you make the right choice. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider taking a mini-vacation. Someone special will be eager to take off at short notice. The more spontaneous you are, the better. You’ll enjoy learning about different cultures or spending time relaxing with a loved one. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check out your career options, but don’t make a hasty decision or quit one job without securing a better one first. Make personal improvements that will add to your comfort at home or update your looks, appeal or knowledge. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A nervous stomach caused by an unpredictable situation is likely if you have something to hide or have neglected your health. Backtrack quickly and use all the charm you can muster to turn a negative into a positive. Express your feelings. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do your best to get along and to exhibit consistency when faced with emotional situations. Let relationships develop naturally. Share physical activities instead of getting into a deep discussion that has the potential to turn into a polarizing debate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Helping others will give you an opportunity to show off your skills. Don’t give in to anyone making unreasonable demands. A relationship will turn sour if a lack of honesty is allowed to develop.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Learn from the experience you have with others. You can make changes that will enhance your appearance or add to your spiritual awareness. A positive change in a romantic relationship is apparent if you are patient and control your emotions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do something you really enjoy doing. This is a great day to discuss partnerships and creative projects. Don’t limit what you can do because you are too shy or secretive to speak up and share. Listen carefully and respond honestly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Find a way to cut expenses. Review bank statements, income tax deductions, utilities and residential bills and set up a budget you can stick to. Saving in order to raise your living standard will pay off and impress someone you love. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotions will be difficult to control. Share your thoughts and consider innovative suggestions. You can get ahead and improve your living arrangements as well as your personal relationships if you speak truthfully about your feelings. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take care of your needs. Check out alternative medicines, practices and fitness programs that can help you stay balanced and energetic enough to keep up with your peers, children and your partner. Don’t get angry or disappointed; get moving. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Problems with authority figures or immigration and customs officials can be expected if you travel. Instead, stick closer to home and do things with friends and relatives. Talking about your money ideas or professional plans will lead to helpful responses.

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Gaﬀney 71/53 Spartanburg 72/54

Greenville 70/53

Columbia 74/54

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IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 72/52

Aiken 74/56

ON THE COAST

Charleston 74/56

Today: Sunshine giving way to clouds. High 69 to 75. Saturday: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 67 to 76.

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Manning 73/52

Today: Sun, then clouds. Winds southsouthwest 4-8 mph. Saturday: A couple of thunderstorms. Winds south-southeast 4-8 mph.

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Ht. 3.2 2.7 3.0 2.6

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Ht. 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6

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Today Hi/Lo/W 69/49/pc 73/56/pc 74/53/pc 75/61/pc 61/52/pc 74/56/pc 68/51/pc 72/55/pc 74/54/pc 71/51/pc 64/44/pc 70/49/pc 68/49/pc

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10-14-25-39-53 Powerball: 18; Powerplay: 2

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SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Spot, a 2-year-old neutered Boston terrier / blue heeler mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is housebroken, playful, affectionate, active and friendly. He is great with other dogs, children and even cats. Spot loves human attention. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

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

SECTION

Mets tie franchise winning streak with 11th win B3

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FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015

PREP ATHLETICS

Classification change SHS will be 5A, other local schools still in limbo BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com While it might not be completely official yet, Sumter High School athletic director Terrence Scriven said the Gamecocks’ move to 5A is pretty much a certainty. The South Carolina High School League voted on Tuesday in Columbia to expand the state’s school classifications from four to five beginning in the 2016-17 school year. Sumter – which was part of the former Big 16 group of schools – had an enrollment in 2014 that topped the 2,300 mark according to the S.C. Department of Education website. Scriven said that based on current data, it still ranks

as the fifth-largest school in the state – making it an easy choice to move up. “It’s automatic for us (based on the numbers),” Scriven said. “We voted on it at the AD meeting (earlier this year) so we knew it was coming. “The biggest thing now is how it’s going to affect us geographically in terms of regions and travel and things like that.” It has been an on-going

issue for SHS, which Scriven described as being an “island” in terms of the 4A world. The closest 4A schools are 45 minutes away in West and South Florence with Lugoff-Elgin about the same distance. West and South are currently both in Region VI-4A with the Gamecock – although in football SHS competes in 4A Division I while the Florence schools are in Division II. West’s enrollment of about 1,700 and South’s enrollment of about 1,500 might put both on the fence between 4A and 5A, however. That leaves just the Myrtle Beach, Columbia and Charleston areas as possible region foes for Sumter.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROCK HILL HERALD

Sumter’s Xzavian Burson (1) celebrates a touchdown with Marquise Moore (8) during a game last season. The Gamecocks will be a member of the new 5A classification that will come into play in the 2016-17 school year after almost 50 years as a 4A school. Other local schools will SEE CLASSIFICATION, PAGE B4 have to wait and see where they fall in the new classifications.

PREP BASEBALL

Wilson Hall loses to Cavs Barons fall to future head coach BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Wilson Hall baseball head coach Tommy Jones was at a loss for words on Thursday. “It’s just one of those nights where we didn’t really do anything well,” he said. “You just have to chalk it up to that and move on.” The Barons closed out the regular season on Thursday by dropping their only region contest of the season 9-1 to Calhoun Academy and future WH head coach JONES Adam Jarecki. The Barons, who fell to 18-7 overall and 7-1 in SCISA Region II3A, had already locked up the region crown and a JARECKI first-round bye in the state playoffs. They will play on Friday in the opening round. “It was obviously not the way we wanted to end the regular season, but we’ll see if we can bounce back,” Jones said. “This might test our mettle a little heading into the playoffs.” The Cavaliers got seven strong innings from starter Wyatt Rucker, who struck out seven and allowed just four hits. The Calhoun right-hander worked efficiently throughout the night. Wilson Hall never had more than one base runner on in any inning, and a trio of double plays quickly erased what little trouble he

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Wilson Hall’s McLendon Sears, right, looks for the call after applying a tag to Calhoun Academy’s Jackson Fleming during the Barons’ 9-1 loss on Thursday at Baron Field. Cavaliers head coach Adam Jarecki will take over for Tommy Jones as Wilson Hall’s head coach next season. faced. Rucker worked around a 2-out double by Dawson Price in the first and had a leadoff single by Edward McMillan in

the second. The Barons managed just an infield single by Chase Belk until the bottom of the seventh. “He pitched very well and

all the credit in the world to him,” Jones said. “We didn’t have a good night against him. I can’t really explain it; just a lull in our offense.”

The Barons pitching staff wasn’t nearly as on point as Rucker. Three WH pitchers

SEE BARONS, PAGE B5

PREP SIGNINGS

Richardson, Price choose Southern Wesleyan University for volleyball BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Holly Richardson wasn’t necessarily looking to play volleyball at the collegiate level even though she had been a 3-year starter at Sumter High School. She visited some schools, and when she went to the campus of Southern Wesleyan University in Central, it was RICHARDSON solely with the intention of being a student at the school. “I had a relative who had gone to the school and he had told me about

it, and I knew how much he liked it,” Richardson said. “When I went for the visit, I fell in love with it.” Then Richardson found out the school was interested in her as a volleyball player as well. “That made me want to even more,” she said. And that’s what Richardson will be doing as she and her Lady Gamecock teammate Courtney Price recently signed with SWU. “I thought I might get this opportunity, but I didn’t really think it would be at the (NCAA) Division II level,” Richardson said. “In the back of my

SEE RICHARDSON, PAGE B5

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Courtney Price had never played volleyball before her sophomore year at Sumter High School. Not in the backyard, not on the beach, not even in a physical education class as she was growing up. Three years later, Price will be getting the opportunity to play volPRICE leyball at the collegiate. She, along with Lady Gamecock teammate Holly Richardson, has signed to play with Southern Wesleyan University in Central.

“I’d never really thought about (playing before),” Price said. “(SHS junior varsity head) Coach (Angie) Watson started talking to me and some of my friends were playing, so I decided to try it.” Price was a 2-year starter for Sumter. This past season, she was second on the team with kills with 137 and led the team in aces with 51 to go along with a serving percentage of 91.0 percent. She had 92 digs and 285 serves received, second on the team to Richardson. “Courtney’s been a big part of this team,” said Lady Gamecock head

SEE PRICE, PAGE B5

SPORTS

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP

SHS tops Conway 8-1 CONWAY – Sumter High School’s varsity baseball team improved to 6-3 in Region VI-4A with an 8-1 victory over Conway on Thursday at the CHS field. The Gamecocks clinched at least third place in the region for the state playoffs, which begin next week. With a road victory over West Florence today or a Carolina Forest loss, SHS will earn the No. 2 seed. Chris Crawford pitched a complete game for Sumter, 10-9 overall. He allowed just two hits while striking out five and walking none. Javon Martin was 2-for-2 with a run batted in while James Barnes was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. On Wednesday in Columbia, the Gamecocks lost to Spring Valley 15-5. Dante Hartman was 2-for-3 with two RBI. SWANSEA 7 CRESTWOOD 6

Crestwood High School fell to 2-19 with a 7-6 loss to Swansea on Wednesday at the CHS field. Erick Pulido and Traquan Joe both had two hits for the Knights. Chris Tention drove in two runs and Collin Kremer and Lance Reagan both had a hit and an RBI. Kremer took the loss in a complete game effort, allowing four earned runs.

VARSITY GOLF WILSON HALL 159 HEATHWOOD HALL 179

Wilson Hall concluded its regular season with a 20-stroke victory over Heathwood Hall on Thursday at Sunset Country Club. The Barons shot a 159 while Heathwood Hall finished at 179. Christian Salzer led WH with a 36. Grier Schwartz shot a 39, Raines Waggett a 41 and Clayton Lowder a 43.

VARSITY TENNIS WILSON HALL 9 HEATHWOOD HALL 0 CAYCE – Wilson Hall won all but two games as it defeated Heathwood Hall 9-0 on Thursday at Cayce Tennis Center in its regularseason finale. The Barons, 12-1, will play a first-round match in the SCISA 3A state playoffs on Monday. SINGLES 1 – Brown (WH) defeated Kimbrough 6-0, 6-0. 2 – Davis (WH) defeated Quan 6-0, 6-0. 3 – Hendrix (WH) defeated Louthian 6-0, 6-0. 4 – Stover (WH) defeated Adams 6-0, 6-0. 5 – Thompson (WH) defeated Postic 6-0, 6-0. 6 – Stone (WH) defeated Xue 6-0, 6 0 . DOUBLES 1 – Hendrix/Stover (WH) defeated Kimbrough/Quan 8-0. 2 – Thompson/Stone (WH) defeated Louthian/Adams 8-0. 3 – C. Kellogg/Whitaker (WH) defeated Postic/Xue 8-2.

VARSITY SOCCER SUMTER 2 WEST FLORENCE 0

Sumter High School defeated West Florence 2-0 on

Thursday at the SHS field. Chris Reyes and Dylan Drown scored goals for the Gamecocks. Michael Perry had the shutout in goal.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL LAURENCE MANNING 16 ORANGEBURG PREP 1

MANNING – Laurence Manning Academy closed out its season with a 16-1, 3-inning victory over Orangeburg Prep on Thursday at Tucker Belangia Diamond. Trent Frye had two hits and drove in five runs for LMA, which finished the year with a 10-1 record. Taylor Lee had three hits and Dalton Hatfield, Brent Jordan and Dalton Page each had two hits. Page was the winning pitcher. WILSON HALL 14 PROVIDENCE ATHLETIC CLUB 13

Wilson Hall rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Providence Athletic Club 14-13 on Thursday at Baron Field in its season finale. The Barons, who finish the year with a 6-2 record, had Trent Elmore, Daulton Dabbs and Daniel Reynolds score three runs apiece. Dabbs had two hits, including a double, while Corbin Bruce had two hits. Josh Knowlton started on the mound and gave up just two runs in six innings of work. He also had a double.

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP

Hussey tosses 1-hitter in LMA win MANNING – Elizabeth Hussey tossed a 1-hit shutout to lead Laurence Manning Academy’s varsity softball team to a 4-0 victory over Andrews High School on Thursday at Julie Skoler Field. Hussey struck out 12 batters while walking just one. Hannah Hodge led the Lady Swampcats offense with a double and two runs batted in. Brooke Ward had two hits and scored two runs, Maddie Cantley had a double, a run and an RBI, Abbie Beard had two hits, including a double, and a run and Sara Herbert had two hits. EAST CLARENDON 7 SUMTER 2

East Clarendon High School defeated Sumter 7-2 on Wednesday at the SHS field. Chae Hutchison had two hits for the Lady Gamecocks while Anna Copeland had a triple. Hannah Bettencourt and Chelsie Logan both drove in a run.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL EAST CLARENDON 11 SUMTER 6 Sumter High School lost to East Clarendon 11-6 on Wednesday at the SHS field. Taylor Miles hit a 2-run home run for the Lady Gamecocks. Gabby Kirkman was 2-for-2 with an RBI while Katy Murray and Alexis Jacobs both drove in a run.

SPORTS ITEMS

WNBA’s Griner, fiancee arrested after fight GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner and her fiancee, fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson, were arrested on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct after an argument in the home they recently purchased together became GRINER physical. The two 24-year-olds were each arrested Wednesday on counts of assault by recklessly JOHNSON causing physical injuries and disorderly conduct for fighting. They were booked into the Maricopa County Jail in downtown Phoenix and later released. Agents for the players did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday. Griner told police that she and Johnson had been arguing every day and got into each other’s faces Wednesday afternoon in the home they had bought two days earlier after Johnson said Griner “disrespected” her, according to a police report. Johnson told police Griner had gotten too close, so she pushed her back to get some separation and began talking to her sister, Judy John-

son, when she was pushed in the back of the head by Griner. Glory Johnson turned around and the physical altercation began, with both fighting on the floor for 4 to 6 minutes. The entire episode lasted about 20 minutes, according to the report. FRANCE WOULD LIKE TO SEE BUSCH IN CUP CHASE

NEW YORK— NASCAR chairman Brian France isn’t sure if Kyle Busch will be granted a waiver to be part of the championship chase when he returns from injury, but said Thursday the sanctioning body would like to “accommodate” him. Busch broke his right leg and left foot in a crash into a concrete wall in the Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway the day before the season-opening Daytona 500. He’ll miss his ninth race this weekend at Richmond International Raceway, but has indicated he’ll return to racing this season. The only way he’d be eligible to make the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship is if NASCAR grants him a waiver, and he wins a race that would qualify him for the 16-driver field. He’d also have to be inside the top 30 in points. Those are the rules under a Chase system France altered last year. It gives him more flexibility to grant exemptions to drivers who

miss races. WEEKLEY, DE JONGE SHARE ZURICH CLASSIC LEAD

AVONDALE, La. — Boo Weekley had an eagle and seven birdies for an 8-under 64 and a share of the firstround lead with Brendon de Jonge on Thursday in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. De Jonge, from Zimbabwe, had eight birdies at rain-softened TPC Louisiana. Sean O’Hair and Canada’s David Hearn shot 65 on the Pete Dye-designed layout. Four of the top six players, including de Jonge, are winless on the PGA Tour. CUTTING FOOTBALL, OTHER SPORTS ‘ILL-ADVISED’ FOR UAB

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — UAB’s decision to cut football, rifle and bowling “was ill advised from a net cashflow perspective” and the three sports essentially broke even last year, according to a new study funded by UAB boosters. The study was conducted by California-based consultant OSKR, which had initially been hired by a task force to reevaluate the report UAB cited in dropping the sports. UAB then fired OSKR citing critical articles from co-author Andrew Schwarz on the decision and hired another firm. From wire reports

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NBA PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press

FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlanta 2, Brooklyn 0 Sunday, April 19: Atlanta 99, Brooklyn 92 Wednesday, April 22: Atlanta 96, Brooklyn 91 Saturday, April 25: Atlanta at Brooklyn, 3 p.m. Monday, April 27: Atlanta at Brooklyn, TBA Cleveland 2, Boston 0 Sunday, April 19: Cleveland 113, Boston 100 Tuesday, April 21: Cleveland 99, Boston 91 Thursday, April 23: Cleveland at Boston, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26 Cleveland at Boston, 1 p.m. Chicago 2, Milwaukee 0 Saturday, April 18: Chicago 103, Milwaukee 91 Monday, April 20: Chicago 91, Milwaukee 82 Thursday, April 23: Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Saturday. April 25: Chicago at Milwaukee, 5:30 p.m. Washington 2, Toronto 0 Saturday, April 18: Washington 93, Toronto 86, OT Tuesday, April 21: Washington 117, Toronto 106 Friday, April 24: Toronto at Washington, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Toronto at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Golden State 2, New Orleans 0 Saturday, April 18: Golden State 106, New Orleans 99 Monday, April 20: Golden State 97, New Orleans 87 Thursday, April 23: Golden State at New Orleans, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Golden State at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Houston 2, Dallas 0 Saturday, April 18: Houston 118, Dallas 108 Tuesday, April 21: Houston 111, Dallas 99 Friday, April 24: Houston at Dallas, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Houston at Dallas, 9 p.m. L.A. Clippers 1, San Antonio 1 Sunday, April 19: L.A. Clippers 107, San Antonio 92 Wednesday, April 22: San Antonio 111, L.A. Clippers 107, OT Friday, April 24: L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26: L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28: San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, TBA Memphis 2, Portland 0 Sunday, April 19: Memphis 100, Portland 86 Wednesday, April 22: Memphis 97, Portland 82 Saturday, April 25: Memphis at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

EAST DIVISION W Boston 9 New York 9 Toronto 8 Baltimore 7 Tampa Bay 7 CENTRAL DIVISION W Kansas City 11 Detroit 11 Chicago 6 Minnesota 6 Cleveland 5 WEST DIVISION W Houston 8 Oakland 8 Los Angeles 6 Seattle 6 Texas 6

L 6 7 7 8 8

Pct .600 .563 .533 .467 .467

GB – 1/2 1 2 2

L 4 5 8 9 9

Pct .733 .688 .429 .400 .357

GB – 1/2 41/2 5 51/2

L 7 8 9 9 9

Pct .533 .500 .400 .400 .400

GB – 1/2 2 2 2

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland 0 Toronto 4, Baltimore 2 N.Y. Yankees 13, Detroit 4 Tampa Bay 7, Boston 5 Minnesota 3, Kansas City 0 Arizona 8, Texas 5 Oakland 9, L.A. Angels 2 Seattle 3, Houston 2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Yankees 2, Detroit 1 Oakland at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Boston (Porcello 1-2) at Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 2-1), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (deGrom 2-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 2-0), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Salazar 1-0) at Detroit (Greene 3-0), 7:08 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 0-1) at Tampa Bay (Smyly 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (D.Duffy 1-0) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-1), 8:10 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 2-0) at Oakland (Kazmir 2-0), 10:05 p.m. Texas (Lewis 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Richards 0-1), 10:05 p.m. Minnesota (P.Hughes 0-3) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 2-0), 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION

Los Angeles San Diego Arizona Colorado San Francisco

TODAY’S GAMES

Atlanta (A.Wood 1-0) at Philadelphia (Harang 2-1), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (deGrom 2-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 2-0), 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Lester 0-2) at Cincinnati (Leake 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 1-2) at Miami (Latos 0-3), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (C.Martinez 1-0) at Milwaukee (Garza 1-2), 8:10 p.m. San Francisco (Heston 2-1) at Colorado (E.Butler 1-1), 8:40 p.m. Pittsburgh (Cole 2-0) at Arizona (Collmenter 1-2), 9:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 2-0) at San Diego (Cashner 1-2), 10:10 p.m.

FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

AMERICAN LEAGUE

St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee WEST DIVISION

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh 5, Chicago Cubs 4 Miami 9, Philadelphia 1 N.Y. Mets 6, Atlanta 3 Milwaukee 4, Cincinnati 2 San Diego at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. St. Louis at Washington, 4:05 p.m.

NHL PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press

New York Atlanta Washington Miami Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION

Pittsburgh 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Miami 6, Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 7, Washington 5 N.Y. Mets 3, Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 2, Milwaukee 1 Colorado 5, San Diego 4 Arizona 8, Texas 5 San Francisco 3, L.A. Dodgers 2

W 13 8 7 5 5

L 3 7 8 11 11

Pct .813 .533 .467 .313 .313

GB – 41/2 51/2 8 8

W 9 8 8 8 3

L 4 7 8 8 13

Pct .692 .533 .500 .500 .188

GB – 2 21/2 21/2 71/2

W 9 10 8 8 6

L 5 6 7 7 10

Pct .643 .625 .533 .533 .375

GB – – 11/2 11/2 4

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Montreal 3, Ottawa 1 Wednesday, April 15: Montreal 4, Ottawa 3 Friday, April 17: Montreal 3, Ottawa 2, OT Sunday, April 19: Montreal 2, Ottawa 1, OT Wednesday, April 22: Ottawa 1, Montreal 0 Detroit 2, Tampa Bay 1 Thursday, April 16: Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 2 Saturday, April 18: Tampa Bay 5, Detroit 1 Tuesday, April 21: Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 0 Thursday, April 23: Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 1 Thursday, April 16: N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1 Saturday, April 18: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3 Monday, April 20: N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1 Wednesday, April 22: N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1, OT N.Y. Islanders 2, Washington 2 Wednesday, April 15: N.Y. Islanders 4, Washington 1 Friday, April 17: Washington 4, N.Y. Islanders 3 Sunday, April 19: N.Y. Islanders 2, Washington 1, OT Tuesday, April 21 : Washington 2, N.Y. Islanders 1, OT Thursday, April 23: N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Minnesota 2, St. Louis 2 Thursday, April 16: Minnesota 4, St. Louis 2 Saturday, April 18: St. Louis 4, Minnesota 1 Monday, April 20: Minnesota 3, St. Louis 0 Wednesday, April 22: St. Louis 6, Minnesota 1 Friday, April 24: Minnesota at St. Louis, 9:30 p.m. Chicago 3, Nashville 1 Wednesday, April 15: Chicago 4, Nashville 3, 2OT Friday, April 17: Nashville 6, Chicago 2 Sunday, April 19: Chicago 4, Nashville 2 Tuesday, April 21: Chicago 3, Nashville 2, 3OT Thursday, April 23: Chicago at Nashville, 9:30 p.m. Anaheim 4, Winnipeg 0 Thursday, April 16: Anaheim 4, Winnipeg 2 Saturday, April 18: Anaheim 2, Winnipeg 1 Monday, April 20: Anaheim 5, Winnipeg 4, OT Wednesday, April 22: Anaheim 5, Winnipeg 2 Calgary 3, Vancouver 1 Wednesday, April 15: Calgary 2, Vancouver 1 Friday, April 17: Vancouver 4, Calgary 1 Sunday, April 19: Calgary 4, Vancouver 2 Tuesday, April 21 : Calgary 3, Vancouver 1 Thursday, April 23: Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m. x-Saturday, April 25: Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m. x-Monday, April 27: Calgary at Vancouver, TBA

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ROUNDUP

Wacha outdoes Scherzer as Cardinals beat Nationals 4-1

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New York Met pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) tags out Atlanta’s A.J. Pierzynski (15) during the Mets’ 6-3 victory on Thursday in New York. The Mets have won 11 straight games, tying a franchise record.

Mets win 11th straight to tie franchise record BY MIKE FITZPATRICK The Associated Press NEW YORK— With a perfect ride through their first homestand, the surprising New York Mets matched the best start in team history. Next stop, the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium — and a shot at their longest winning streak ever. Daniel Murphy drove in four runs and New York equaled a franchise record with its 11th straight victory Thursday, walking its way to a 6-3 win over the Atlanta Braves behind Bartolo Colon. “I think it’s so rewarding here in this clubhouse to kind of see the fruits of the labor over the last couple years, to see guys grow,” Murphy said. “And I think it’s such a reward for the fans

who have been coming out.” The streaking Mets, with the top record in the majors despite injuries to captain David Wright and several other important players, are 10-0 at Citi Field after sweeping all their NL East rivals besides heavily favored Washington. It is the fifth time the Mets have won 11 games in a row, and the first since 1990. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” manager Terry Collins said. “I’m very proud of the guys. But it’s over. We’re going to enjoy it tonight, but we’ve got to get ready. We’ve got a tough road trip ahead of us starting on the other side of town.” Murphy hit an early threerun double, and the 41-yearold Colon outpitched AllStar Julio Teheran in a matchup of unbeaten start-

ers. New York took advantage of eight walks and tied the 1986 World Series champions with a 13-3 start. That club also opened 2-3 before winning its next 11 games — and 18 of 19. After beginning this streak April 12 in Atlanta, Colon (4-0) overcame a blister on his middle finger Thursday by throwing virtually all fastballs while pitching in short sleeves on a chilly, 49-degree afternoon. He allowed three runs over six innings to win his first four starts for the first time in his career. Colon has struck out 23 and walked one this season, becoming the first four-game winner in the big leagues. The last starting pitcher 40 or older to open 4-0 was Roger Clemens in 2004 with Houston.

WASHINGTON — Michael Wacha got the best of Max Scherzer in a pitcher’s duel, Matt Adams singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington WACHA Nationals 4-1 Thursday for their fourth straight series win. Matt Carpenter had two hits and scored a run for the Cardinals, who have won seven of eight. St. Louis took two of three from the Nationals in a matchup of 2014 division champions and remained unbeaten in series play this year (4-0-1). Wacha (3-0) allowed one run and five hits in seven innings while lowering his ERA to 1.33. The right-hander walked two and struck out six, including Jose Lobaton three times. Scherzer (1-2) also went seven innings, giving up two runs and six hits. It was the first time in his four starts with Washington that the 2013 Cy Young winner surrendered more than one earned run. BREWERS 4 REDS 2

MILWAUKEE — Kyle Lohse bounced back from a poor start this season and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped an eight-game losing streak, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 Thursday. ROCKIES 2 PADRES 1

DENVER — Corey Dickerson hit a go-ahead home run leading off the fifth inning and Jordan Lyles pitched effectively into the seventh, helping the Colorado Rockies to a 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday.

GIANTS 3

DODGERS 2 SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Maxwell, robbed of a big hit in his previous at-bat, singled home the winning run with one out in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Thursday for a three-game sweep. PIRATES 5 CUBS 4

PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco got three hits, including a go-ahead single in the seventh inning off Cubs reliever Phil Coke to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 win over Chicago on Thursday. MARLINS 9 PHILLIES 1

PHILADELPHIA — David Phelps tossed three-hit ball over seven innings, Martin Prado drove in four runs and Adeiny Hechavarria had four hits to help the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 Thursday. AMERICAN LEAGUE YANKEES 2 TIGERS 1 DETROIT — Brian McCann drove in Jacoby Ellsbury with the tie-breaking run in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on a chilly Thursday afternoon. Ellsbury led off the eighth with a double off Tom Gorzelanny (0-1), took third on Brett Gardner’s sacrifice bunt and scored on McCann’s groundout. The teams played in brutal conditions for the second time in 24 hours. After snow fell during Wednesday night’s game, the game-time temperature on Thursday was 33 degrees.

From wire reports

Manfred: Rose will be allowed to be part of All-Star Game BY RONALD BLUM The Associated Press NEW YORK — Commissioner Rob Manfred says Pete Rose will be allowed to participate in activities surrounding this summer’s AllStar Game in his hometown of Cincinnati. Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and a former Reds star player and manager, agreed to a lifetime ban from the sport in 1989 after a Major League Baseball investigation concluded he bet on his MANFRED team to win while he was managing the club. Manfred said initial thoughts about Rose’s role at the July 14 game will come from Reds owner Bob Castellini. “I’ve agreed with Mr. Castellini that we’re going to have a conversation about what specific kind of participation the Reds are interested in, and we have not had that conversation yet,” Manfred said Thursday during a meeting with the Associated Press Sports Editors. “You can rest assured that he will about allowed to participate in some of the activities.” MLB permitted Rose to take part in the All-Century team announcement at Atlanta’s Turner Field during the 1999 World Series and a Reds ceremony in 2013 honoring their 1975 and ‘76 championship teams. In 24 seasons in the majors, Rose had 4,256 hits, won three World Series titles and was voted the 1963 NL Rookie of the Year and the 1973 NL Most Valuable Player. A 17time All-Star, Rose made the team at five different positions. Rose, who turned 74 this month, applied for reinstatement in September 1997 and met in November 2002 with Commissioner Bud Selig, who never ruled on the application. Rose submitted another application for reinstate-

ment after Manfred succeeded Selig in January. “We have gathered volumes, I mean literally volumes of documents, related to the original investigation,” Manfred said, explaining how they had been brought out of storage. “They’re in the process of organizing those, preparing summaries so that I can review those documents.” MLB has spoken with Rose’s representatives about how the process for Manfred’s evaluation will go forward. Manfred said it was too early to estimate a timetable. Fox, which will televise the All-Star Game, said last weekend it had hired Rose as a studio analyst this season. Because of the ban, Rose is not allowed in areas of ball-

parks not open to fans, except with special approval from the commissioner’s office. “Fox’s decision is their decision,” Manfred said. “It’s really not something that we have any contractual control over or that we ever had any input in.” Rose has been ineligible for the Hall of Fame ballot because of the lifetime ban. Manfred was asked about the distinction between Rose and players tainted by allegations of steroids use, who are eligible for the Hall but have fallen short of election. “I don’t accept the analogy between steroids and gambling,” Manfred said. “I see gambling as different in a sense that baseball’s rules on gambling have been in place literally for decades.”

AP FILE PHOTO

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said that all-time hits leader Pete Rose, above, will play some role during this summer’s All-Star Game in Cincinnati. Rose received a lifetime ban from the sport in 1989 for betting on games as a manager for the Cincinnati Reds.

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An organizational meeting for both the Sumter American Legion Post 15 Senior and Junior American Legion baseball teams will be held on Thursday, April 30. The meeting will be held at the American Legion Hut located at 34 South Artillery Drive beginning at 7 p.m. Players between the ages of 14 and 18 who plan to try out for the P-15’s teams should attend the meeting with at least one parent or legal guardian. Players are to bring their original birth certificates to the meeting. DALZELL-SHAW ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

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ball clinics over two months beginning on June 8 at the school’s gymnasium. The clinics, which will run from 10 a.m. to noon each day, will be run by SCS coaches Bobby Baker and Tom Cope at a cost of $45 per student. The clinic for grades 1-3 will be held from June 8-12 with grades 3-6 on June 22-26, grades 6-9 on July 6-10 and grades 9-12 on July 27-31. For more information, contact the school at (803) 7731902.

The Dalzell-Shaw Post 175 American Legion baseball team will hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday at the Post 17 American Legion hut in Dalzell on old U.S. Highway 521 beginning at 7 p.m. Players between the ages of 15-19 who want to try out must attend the meeting with parents or legal guardians and are required to bring their birth certificates.

BASKETBALL TEAM PERSEVERANCE REGISTRATION

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Team Perseverance Basketball is now registering boys and girls ages 8-18 for its offseason travel program. For more information, contact coach Junko Allen at (803) 795-5513, or by email at coachj_ perseverance@yahoo.com.

ADVOCACY PREGNANCY

SUMTER CHRISTIAN CLINICS

Sumter Christian School will host four separate basket-

TOURNAMENT The First Advocacy Pregnancy & Parenting Resource Center Golf Tournament will be held on Monday at Beech Creek Golf Club. The entry fee is $50 per individual and $180 per foursome. The ticket price includes an Outback Restaurant lunch.

There are sponsorships available at $150, $250 and $500. Proceeds go to the advocacy center. For more information, contact the advocacy center at (803) 774-5600. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CLASSIC

The St. Francis Xavier High School 20th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Friday, May 8, at Sunset Country Club. The format will be a 4-person Captain’s Choice. The entry fee is $70 per person. For more information, call Chan Floyd at (803) 774-8555, Rick Lavergne at (803) 4813048 or the St. Francis office at (803) 773-0210. FRIEND OF YOUTH TOURNAMENT

The Friend Of Youth Golf Tournament sponsored by the Evening Optimist Club of Sumter will be held on May 9 at Crystal Lakes Golf Course.

The format will be 4-man Captain’s Choice at a cost of $40 per player. The minimum team handicap is 50 with only one player allowed to have a handicap of eight or less. Seniors and women are encouraged to sign up for the tournament. There are sponsorship opportunities available at the costs of $100, $200 and $300. The money that is raised will go Optimist Club charities. For more information, call Les Perkins at (803) 468-1619.

SWIMMING SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

The City of Sumter Aquatics Center is currently taking registration for its swim team. Practice for the team begins on Monday at 5:30 p.m. Boys and girls ages 5-18 are eligible for the team. For more information, call the aquatics center at (803) 774-3998.

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James scores 31, Cavs beat Celts

Carolina turns focus to Tennessee

BOSTON — LeBron James scored 31 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved one win away from a sweep in their first playoff series in five years with a 103-95 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The scrappy Celtics kept it close, just as they did in the previous two games, and trailed 95-92 after Evan Turner hit a 3-pointer with 2:45 left. But Kevin Love hit two 3-pointers for a 101-93 lead with 26 seconds to go. Cleveland can complete the sweep of the best-of-seven, first-round series Sunday in Boston. No NBA team has won a series after trailing 3-0. Turner had 19 points and Avery Bradley added 18 while Isaiah Thomas managed just five points after scoring 22 in the first two games. Love had 23 points and J.R. Smith added 15 for the Cavaliers.

BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News

SPURS’ LEONARD NAMED NBA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF YEAR

SAN ANTONIO— San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard has been named the NBA defensive player of the year. The league announced the award on Thursday. Injuries limited Leonard to just 64 games this season. But he still managed to make an enormous impact, especially on the defensive end of the floor. Leonard is just the sixth forward to lead the league in steals per game since the NBA started tracking the statistic 42 years ago. He averaged 2.3 steals per game and helped the Spurs finish third in defensive rating with 99.6 points allowed per 100 possessions. Leonard garnered 333 total points in the voting, including 37 first-place votes. Golden State forward Draymond Green finished a close second with 317 points, including 45 first-place votes. THURSDAY WESTERN CONFERENCE SPURS 111 CLIPPERS 107

LOS ANGELES — Three days from his 39th birthday, Tim Duncan keeps getting better with age. He smartly stayed on the court while

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Cleveland’s LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the Cavaliers’ 103-95 victory on Thursday in Boston. The Cavaliers took a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. playing the last eight minutes with five fouls, and recovered from a woeful fourth quarter to steady the Spurs in overtime. Duncan scored 28 points and fellow NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard added 23 to help San Antonio beat the Los Angeles Clippers 111-107 on Wednesday night, tying their Western Conference playoff series at 1-1. Duncan apologized to his teammates after going 1 of 5 in the fourth, when Manu Ginobili fouled out and Tony Parker was already gone with a right Achilles’ injury. Duncan made up for it in overtime, scoring four straight points, and Patty Mills had eight of his 18 off the bench to give the Spurs a road split. The series, the only one of

eight in the first round that is tied after two games, moves to San Antonio for Game 3 on Friday night. GRIZZLIES 97 TRAIL BLAZERS 82

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Known for pounding opponents inside with Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, the Memphis Grizzlies are showing they can be just as effective outside the paint. Hey, they can even shoot 3-pointers. Mike Conley and Courtney Lee each scored 18 points, and the Grizzlies beat Portland 97-82 Wednesday night to grab the franchise’s first 2-0 lead in a playoff series. The Grizzlies took full advantage of starting the playoffs at home for only the sec-

CLASSIFICATION FROM PAGE B1 “That’s the biggest hurdle moving forward and I think the biggest hurdle for everyone,” Scriven said. “We’re already in a situation where we have to pull our student-athletes out of class early to make the drives out to region games, so we’re hoping that whatever is decided is conducive to us both athletically and academically. “But we’re going to have to wait and see how the numbers shake out. We know the High

School League will try to do what’s fair and what works best for the state.” Scriven went on to say he expects the SCHSL to have a rough draft of the new realignment by sometime in midsummer. While Sumter’s classification is all but set, things get a little murkier for some of the other area schools. Both Crestwood and Lakewood were just a tick below the 1,200 mark last year and Gators athletic direc-

ond time in their short postseason history. They had only won their playoff opener once before, and that was on the road in San Antonio in 2011. Gasol had 15 points, and Randolph and Beno Udrih added 10 apiece. LaMarcus Aldridge led Portland with 24 points and 14 rebounds, and he also had four blocks with two steals. Damian Lillard added 18 points but the Trail Blazers lost their first two playoff games for the first time since 2011, when they fell in six games to Dallas. Game 3 in this best-of-seven series is Saturday night in Portland, and the Trail Blazers hope to draw on their fans the way the Grizzlies have. From wire reports

tor Frankie Ward said LHS is at 1,179 this year. “In terms of the cutoff number and where we fall, we’re just not quite sure yet,” Ward said. “Based on where 3A is now, I’d say we’re kind of on the upper side in terms of enrollment, but there are bigger schools in 3A than us. So we just don’t know where things are going to land yet.” Manning – which recently moved from 2A up to 3A – was one of the smaller 3A schools with just over 800 in enrollment according to last year’s data.

That number has dropped to 775 this year, Monarchs athletic director Brian Joyner said, so competitive balance is a more pressing issue for MHS, he added. “It’s going to mean a lot if we can get back to a situation where the student bodies of the schools we’re competing against are similar,” Joyner said. “We were the second smallest 3A school as it was, so I think for us, being put in a region with schools closer to us in size would be the main goal.” Joyner expects Manning to

COLUMBIA— Less than a day after dropping a road game against Furman, the University of South Carolina baseball team was back at work preparing for its weekend Southeastern Conference road series against Tennessee. Although the HOLBROOK loss to the Paladins marked the fourth midweek defeat for USC at the hands of an instate team this season, the Gamecocks’ postseason hopes ride on their ability to win as many of their remaining SEC games as possible. A series victory against Tennessee is imperative in that quest, but USC (25-17, including 8-10 in SEC games) will have to find a way to conquer its road woes. The Gamecocks are 3-10 away from Carolina Stadium. “That’s disappointing,” USC coach Chad Holbrook said of the road record. “I don’t know another way to say it. Do I know exactly why? We’ve played a couple of pretty good teams on the road, and they beat us. “Maybe we didn’t play as well as we’d like. You’ve got to be tough. You’ve got to be mean. You’ve got to play great baseball to win on the road in this league. I think we’ve got some tough guys. I’m not saying we’re not tough enough. But, obviously, we have to play better.” Tennessee also is struggling. Picked to finish in the Top 25 in most preseason polls, the Volunteers are 16-20, including 5-13 in SEC games. South Carolina knows that song word for word. Ranked in the top 10 in some preseason polls, USC was included in the latest D1 Baseball 64-team NCAA playoff projection as a No. 3 seed. That is far from a lock, however, and with series looming against Texas A&M and LSU — currently ranked No. 2 and No. 1, respectively, in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll — a strong performance against Tennessee is imperative.

likely stay in 3A, but teams like Hartsville and Marlboro County, who were each once 4A schools, are possible candidates to move up again. The cutoff line could affect Lee Central as well. The Stallions are currently in 2A and in Division II in football with an enrollment of 588 based on last year’s data. In 1A, East Clarendon and Scott’s Branch will likely both remain where they are. The Wolverines compete in Division I while the Eagles compete in Division II, but both are in the same region.

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PRICE FROM PAGE B1 coach Warren Coker. “She had an outstanding year this past season. She’s just been a good, all-around player for us.” Southern Wesleyan wasn’t even on Price’s radar until Richardson talked to her and said she was planning on going there. When she visited the school located just a few miles from Clemson, she knew it was the place for her. “I loved the campus, the coaches, the students,” said Price, who was considering Limestone College in Gaffney, Coker College in Hartsville and Hollins University in Roanoke, Va. Another reason Price liked SWU is because of its Christ-centered environment. The students attend chapel services three times a week, according to Price. Southern Wesleyan is in the process of becoming a

‘She had an outstanding year this past season. She’s just been a good, allaround player for us.’ SUMTER HIGH VOLLEYBALL COACH WARREN COKER On Courtney Price signing with Southern Wesleyan

full member of NCAA Division II. It played a full schedule in Conference Carolinas this past season though it wasn’t eligible for the postseason, going 27-10 overall and 13-3 in Conference Carolinas. SWU is also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association and reached the semifinals of its national tournament.

RICHARDSON FROM PAGE B1 mind though I hoped the day would come that I got to play at the college level.” Southern Wesleyan is in the process of becoming a full member of Division II for the 2016-17 school year. SWU is in the first year of playing a full schedule in Conference Carolinas, a DII sports conference. It is also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association. SWU went 27-10 last year and 13-3 in Conference Carolinas. It was ineligible for the conference tournament, but

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reached the semifinals of the NCCAA national tournament. Sumter head coach Warren Coker said Richardson has done whatever she has been called upon to do throughout her career. “She’s just been an allround player for us,” Coker said. “She had an outstanding year for us. We’re going to miss her leadership.” As a senior, Richardson had 46 aces, a serving percentage of 94 percent, 27 kills and team highs of 228 digs and 446 serves received.

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Wilson Hall first baseman Edward McMillan awaits a pickoff throw as Calhoun Academy’s Jackson Fleming scurries back to the bag in the Barons’ 9-1 loss on Thursday.

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first. A walk and a hit batsman loaded the bases. Rucker’s infield single made it 1-0 before the wheels finally came off. A throwing error on a pickoff attempt at third plated two more runs, and after two more walks – one intentional – and an RBI single by Caleb Crosby, the night was over for Talley and Calhoun had a 4-0 lead. McLendon Sears took over on the mound and recorded a strikeout for the second out. However, RBI singles from Kyle Gray and Fuller Prickett combined with a bases-loaded walk to Brown made it 7-0 before the half-inning finally came to a close. Calhoun added another run in the fifth on a wild pitch and again in the seventh on an RBI single by Rucker off Price. Price’s leadoff double in the seventh led to the only WH run. He came home on a wild pitch – one of the few mistakes on the night for Rucker.

combined to allow just five hits and strike out 13, but also walked seven batters and hit five more. “Obviously the free passes hurt us a lot,” Jones said. “We pitched from behind in the count most of the night. It wasn’t for a lack of effort. We just didn’t play well tonight.” The game turned in the top of the third inning. Wilson Hall starter Drew Talley cruised through the first 2 1/3 innings – allowing just one base runner with four strikeouts. But his night ended early as an error and some wildness led to the Cavs breaking the game open by sending 13 men to the plate and scoring seven runs. After a strikeout to start the frame, Talley appeared to record another against the next batter. However, the ball rolled far enough away for Calhoun’s Chipper Brown to reach

OBITUARIES JOSEPH L. CARTER SUMMERTON — Joseph Leslie Carter died on April 18, 2015. Funeral services for Mr. Carter will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Granby Lane, SummerCARTER ton, with the Rev. Dr. W.T. Johnson, pastor, officiating, and Elder Willie Starks, Minister Tevin Riley and Pastor Edmond Riggins assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

GUNTER SWEAT MANNING — Coach Gunter Sweat, 73, husband of the Rev. Ethel Whack Sweat, died on Monday, April 20, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 25, 1941, in the Live Oak section of Manning, a son of the late Tommie “Big Tee” and Almet-

ta Brown Sweat. He was a 1960 graduate of Manning Training School and a 1966 graduate of Morris College and SWEAT earned his master’s degree from South Carolina State College (University), Orangeburg. He served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Vietnam Conflict. In his youth, he joined Mt. Zero Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday school superintendent for 40 years and as a member of the board of deacons. His coaching career began during the 1965-66 school year at Clarendon School District 1, Scott’s Branch Middle School. He later worked in Clarendon School District 2 for more than 30 years, until his retirement in 1996. During his coaching tenure, he was named region coach of the year seven times and served as assistant coach for the North-South All State Basketball Games. In 1988, his team won the lower state championship, the first and only Man-

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ning High School boys basketball team to advance to the state finals. Upon his return to Scott’s Branch High School, he won two regional championships and was named regional coach of the year twice. His team also played in the Lower State Finals in 2002. Coach Sweat was inducted into the Clarendon County Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012. He worked several years teaching at Wateree Correctional Institution. Upon his retirement, he became a successful entrepreneur as owner of Sweat’s Driving School. Survivors are his wife, the Rev. Ethel W. Sweat of the home; two sons, Tracy (Mi-

chelle) Sweat of Acworth, Georgia, and Sedrick (Talmahjia) Sweat of Kennesaw, Georgia; a special niece reared as a sister, Marie Sweat Dingle of Warner Robins, Georgia; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law. Public viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Celebratory services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Manning High School Gymnasium, 2155 Paxville Highway, Manning, with Pastor Major Lloyd presiding, the Rev. Odessa McCoy, eulogist; and Minister Willie Davis,

Elder Keith Smith and the Rev. Charles Linnen assisting. Burial will follow in Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church cemetery, 7827 Paxville Highway, Manning. Coach Sweat will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. Online memorials may be sent to samuelsfuneralhome. com. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 2392 Mallette Road, Sugar Hill section of Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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REV. SAMUEL L. BENJAMIN JR. The Rev. Samuel Lee Benjamin Jr., 57, husband of Ella Nora Johnson Benjamin, entered eternal rest on April 15, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born on Oct. 13, 1957, in Sumter CounBENJAMIN ty, a son of the late Samuel Lee Sr. and Daisy Green Benjamin. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. He was employed with Sumter School District 2 for 24 years as a custodian and bus driver. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Antioch UME Church. He later joined St. James AME Church and served as Sunday school teacher, trustee pro tem and assistant to the pastor. In the AME church, he served as president of the Wateree Chapter of the Sons of Allen. His calling was accepted to preach the gospel in 2001. In 2010, he returned home to the UME church as member of Olden Chapel UME Church and served as Sunday school teacher and was assistant to the pastor. As a pastor, his first assignment was Brown Chapel UME Church for three years and, in 2014, at St. Phillip UME Church until his death. The Rev. Benjamin founded the Men of Faith ministry of the UME church. Survivors are his wife, Ellanora Johnson Benjamin of the home; four children, Toricer (Stephanie) Johnson, Samantha Benjamin and Sandra Benjamin, all of Pinewood, and Angelia Ragin (Alton) Terry of Columbia; four sisters, Ruth Ann Jones of Cheverly, Maryland, Susan Benjamin of Pinewood, Mary Ann Benjamin of Thomasville, North Carolina, and Sarah (Scott) Perry of Greensboro, North Carolina; three brothers, Johnnie Lee Benjamin and Franklin Benjamin, both of Sumter, and Robert (Alice) Benjamin of Thomasville; seven grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Manchester Elementary School Gymnasium with Bishops Willie Green Jr. and Leroy T. James, Elder James O. Robinson, Dr. Richard James, the Revs. Lavaron Johnson, Denzel Hampton, Melissa Green, Katie Williams, Roger Mullins and Charlie Hampton, and Pastor Linda M. Speed. Burial will follow in Manning Cemetery. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 2770 Sparkleberry Landing Road, Pinewood. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com.

JEAN SOMERS COTHRAN RICHMOND, Virginia — On Wednesday, April 15, 2015, Jean Somers Cothran left this earth when Jesus took her hand in his. Born on May 1, 1931, she was about to celebrate her 84th birthday. She was born in Richmond but also lived in Matthews, Virginia, and Manning. She loved being by the water, her church, gardening and her painting. She really enjoyed the last four years, after returning to Richmond. She is survived by her daughters, Lynda (JD) and Judy (Todd); two grandchildren, Juli (Josh) and Davis (Lindsey); and great-grandchildren, Sadie, Anna, Wynn, Amelia and Jude. There will be a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to her church, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 9800 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA 23235.

RUGENA V. THOMAS Rugena Vaughn Thomas, widow of Henry A. Thomas Sr. and daughter of the late

Frank and Willie Beck Lemmon Vaughn, was born on May 15, 1951, in Lynchburg. She departed this life on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Flagstaff Memorial Hospital, Flagstaff, Arizona, where she embraced what was most dear to her — family, love and life. Rugena was a 1969 graduate of Eastern High School and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Benedict College in Columbia in 2001. She loved the Lord and was an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Shiloh, where she last served as chairperson of the finance committee. Rugena also loved to sing and was a very vocal “back seat” choir member. She enjoyed life and always had a sweet spirit that encouraged others to do the same. She always greeted you with an infectious smile that made you feel that everything was “OK.” She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and enjoyed cooking for them, which was one of her favorite pastimes. Although she lived in many cities, she was a country girl at heart because she loved being outdoors enjoying nature. Rugena loved helping others, regardless of the task. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, confidant and friend. Rugena’s career began in banking when she moved with her husband to Dayton, Ohio. She continued her career in banking as she moved with her husband and family to Johnson City, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and finally settling in Columbia after 20 years. After receiving her degree, she became employed with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, where she worked as a senior accountant for 15 years. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: two children, Patrice T. (Charles) Drakeford of Fort Mill and Henry A. Thomas Jr. of El Paso, Texas; three grandchildren, Zaria and Rugena Drakeford and Gianna Marie Thomas; one sister, Zenovia Vaughn of Columbia; three brothers, Herman (Francine) of Sumter, John (Margie) of Paxville and Roland (Annette) of Sumter; a special companion, Alvin Lewis of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, one sister, and six brothers. Public viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Wake service will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Ms. Thomas will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church, 355 Pudding Swamp Road, Lynchburg, SC 29080, with the pastor, the Rev. Shirley A. McKnight, officiating. Interment will follow in Goodman Cemetery, Lynchburg. 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.

MACK D. PERRY JR. Mack David Perry Jr., husband of Vivian Mae Rose Perry and son of the late Mack David Sr. and Idella Scott Perry, was born on May 29, 1956, in Monroe, North Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. He worked for the state of North Carolina for 35 years before moving to South Carolina. He was a loving husband and father. He leaves to carry on his legacy: his loving wife of 21 years, Vivian R. Perry; two children, Andre and Petrina Rose of Sumter; three sisters, Dorothy Idella Perry,

Mattie Louise Sanders and Kathy Mae (James) Feaster, all of North Carolina; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Perry and Malinda Ann Perry. Public viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Job’s Mortuary Parlor, 312 S. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Chester Sanders officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 54 Jerry St., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www. jobsmortuary.net.

RUTH E. GRAHAM PINEWOOD — Ruth Edgeworth Graham, 84, widow of Henry Hazel Graham Sr., died on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Born in Kershaw County, she was a daughter of the late David Hardy Edgeworth Sr. and Ila Mae Benenhaley Edgeworth. Mrs. Graham was a member of Pinewood United Methodist Church. She retired from A&P Grocery Stores after more than 30 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Henry Hazel Graham Jr. (Janet) of Chantilly, Virginia, and Vincent Morgan Graham (Melanie) of Columbia; a special daughter, Jeannie Richburg of Pinewood; six grandchildren, Jennifer Yousfi, Elizabeth Ashley Dennis, James Christopher Bell (Brittany), William Allen Graham (Courtney), Allison Courtney Graham and Michael Leland Bell; four greatgrandchildren, Layth, Caroline, Lexi and Emma; one brother, William L. “Billy” Edgeworth of Sumter; and one sister, Della M. Brown of Indiana. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Henry Hazel Graham III; one brother, David H. Edgeworth Jr.; and one sister, Louise T. Vogel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Pinewood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Shay Long officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers will be Henry Hazel Graham Jr., Vincent Morgan Graham, William Allen Graham, James Christopher Bell, Michael Leland Bell and Robert Eugene Burke. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of Jeannie Richburg, 204 West Avenue N., Pinewood. Memorials may be made to Pinewood Methodist Young Ladies Circle, P.O. Box 203, Pinewood, SC 29125. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

DOROTHY MAE BENNETT Dorothy Mae Bennett, 70, departed this life on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She was born on Dec. 25, 1944, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Essie Mae Wright Bennett. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 21 N. Pike Road West, Sumter, SC 29153. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

THODORE SCOTT Thodore “Ashley T” Scott passed away on April 17, 2015. Services will be held at noon on Saturday at Lee Central High School with the Rev. Robert Rabb officiating. Interment will follow in King Emmanuel Church Cemetery in Lynchburg.

THE SUMTER ITEM The body will lie in repose one hour prior to the service. A public viewing will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Services directed by the management and staff of New Life Funeral Services of Bishopville.

LLOYD W. ATKINSON Lloyd Woffard Atkinson, 78, husband of Charlotte Lashley Atkinson, died on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at his home. Services will be announced by Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

DAVID W. JACKSON David Weldon Jackson, 32, husband of Kwander Prince Jackson, departed this life on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. She was born on June 16, 1982, in Sumter, a son of David Jackson and Wendy Smith Jackson Burls. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

MALACHI FORTUNE JR. Malachi Fortune Jr., 74, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at his home in Sumter. Born on Feb. 23, 1941, he was a son of the late Malachi and Sarah Bradley Fortune. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1890 Stamey Livestock Road, Sumter. Arrangements will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

GLADYS J. FRIERSON Gladys Jamison Frierson, 74, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. Born on April 30, 1940, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Ted and Rosa Maria McCray Jamison. She was reared by the late Brog McCray and Mattie Weeks-McCray. She received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and a member of Eastern Star “Bright Star” Lodge of Sumter. She retired from Korn Industries after 20 years of service. Survivors are six children, Carrie Williams, Ella Frierson, Johnnie Mae Fierson, Cynthia Frierson, Jennifer (Jerome) Gainey and John (Linda) Frierson, all of Sumter; two sisters, Mattie Seabrooks and Sadie G. McCray; two brothers-inlaw, Boston (Liza) Frierson of Lynchburg and Walter Crosby of Baltimore, Maryland; a special sister-in-law, Clydell Frierson Frierson of Sumter; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter, with the pastor, Dr. James Blassingame, the Revs. Robert Williams and Johnnie M. Gist. Burial will follow in the Mayesville Cemetery. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of 626 S. Main St., Sumter. Online memorials may be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

DR. DANNIS H. GREENE Dr. Dannis Harold “Dan” Greene, 62, husband of Donna Thompson Greene, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Six Mile, he was a son of the late Robert and Christine Porter Greene. He was a graduate of Anderson College and received an honorary doctorate degree in music from Florida State University. Dan was an accomplished musician and served as a church organist and pianist for 50 years in various churches. He was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Megan Michelle Johnson and Sara Durham; two grandchildren, Tristan Smith and Josiah Goldsmith; his fatherin-law, Harold Thompson; brother-in-law, Buddy Thompson (Becky); and nephews, Charlie Thompson (Caroline) and Evan Thompson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ron Bower officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Six Mile Baptist Church Music Ministry, 149 N. Main St., Six Mile, SC 29682 or the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

MAUDE L. HAWKINS Maude Lewis Hawkins entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at McElveen Manor, Sumter. She was born on March 20, 1912, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Rev. Albert Lewis and Maude Arthur. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

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ESTATE AUCTION OF LATE PAT CLARKE 108 THELMA DR. April 25th AT 10 AM. Antiques, glass ware, collectables, books, etc, Details and photos at auctionzip.com Auction conducted by Bill's Furniture, Antiques and Auction Firm and auctioneer Tommy Atkinson. SCAL3879 Spring Yard Sale This Saturday 4/25, 7 am - 12 pm. Heart of Christ, 770 E. Liberty St. Items for all. Furniture & all size clothes. Food sold. Sumter Christian School 420 S. Pike West Sat 7AM-1PM

SUPER YARD SALE Sumter United Ministries. Apr 23, 24,& 25, 7-1 Farmers market on fairgrounds "fill-abag" sale bigger than ever. Multi Family 1990 Boykin Rd., Rembert (Hwy 261) Sat April 25 7am-12noon rain or shine lg and sm treasures

Annual Bikers Against Diabetes, B.A.D VFW Post 1925 Gion St, April 25 Sat 9am-2pm . All proceeds go to ADA. Rain or Shine!

C.O.T.A Benefit Sale /Multi Slots still available Apr 25th 8-2 Bring stuff to sell or come buy 3760 Peach Orchard Rd, Dalzell 1745 Camden Rd.(1 mi. from Kmart) Fri. 7:30-5 Sat. 7-12 if no rain. Carousel horse, furn., huge collection Nascar Diecast cars, clothes, hshld items, lots misc. Country Girls' Yard Sale 3555 Old Camden Hwy (Old 521 Hwy)Rain or shine!! BIGGEST Yard sale ever

Primrose Oil Company, an organization since 1916, seeks sales reps for commercial, industrial, agricultural and construction accounts. Excellent commissions, opportunity for advancement w/benefits. Training provided. Email resume: dkelleher@primrose.com for info packet.

Red's Place is seeking all positions for the restaurant. Apply in person between 4 pm - 6 pm Tuesday Friday at 6322 M.W. Rickenbaker Rd. Summerton, SC 29148.

Tree Company seeking CDL licensed drivers. Tree Experience a plus. Call 803-478-8299

For Sale or Trade Solid wood combined Bunk Bed w/ built-in chest, steps has storage drawers, a student desk & twin bed loft all wrapped into one. No mattresses. Price $800 firm contact number: 803-406-3280/406-3127

Need OTR Truck Drivers. 1-1/2 yrs exp. Good driving records. Dependable & willing to work. Paid weekly. Paid Vacations. Call 888-991-1005

Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311 Kelvinator Large white upright Freezer $150, Kenmore Large Black side by side fridge w/icemaker door ice/water $175. Kenmore black glass top elec. stove $125. Dishwasher (Black)$50. 803-236-6361 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

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106 Lindley Ave. Fri/Sat. 7am -5pm couches, recliners, TV, toys, sewing mach, hsehold, clothes, acquarium.

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Full time Floral Designer needed. Experienced only need to apply. MAIL resume to: 674 Bultman Dr. Sumter, SC 29150.

320 Planters Drat 7am - 12pm. kids & adult clothes, household & all occasion items.

3120 Oleander (Wintergreen Subd.)Sat April 25th 8-? baby clothes, clothes, shoes & more

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Help Wanted Full-Time Wanted Body Tech. Must be trained in sheet metal, frame & uni-body repair. Exc. wage & benefits. Apply at McLaughlin Ford 950 N. Main St., Sumter

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Locally established Heating & Air condition Co. looking for Exp. Service Tech. Needs to have good driving record. Pay range from $33k-$46k a year plus health insurance, retirement, bonus and commission available. Apply in person at 1640 Suber Street. Locally Established heating and Air Condition Company looking for an experienced LABORER/HELPER In the Residential sheet metal/installation Department. Apply in person at 1640 Suber Street. Full-time maintenance technician needed for apartment communities in Bishopville and Jefferson SC area. Performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Duties include plumbing, light electrical, painting, cleaning, etc. Applicant must have own tools and reliable transportation. Excellent salary and benefits. Please email your information to resume@boydmanagement.com or fax it to: 803-419-6577. EOE

Upscale Spa is in high demand of Professional Massage therapist, esthetician, cosmologist & nail tech. We have a very peaceful working environment. and make pampering our clients a priority, If interested call Spa Serenity at 803-433-(spas)7727. Spring Hill Suites by Marriott on Broad St. is seeking a sales manager. Previous hotel exp. required. Please apply in person at 2645 Broad St, Sumter, South Carolina 29150. Member Service Representative FT Office position Mon-Fri with benefits, for Manning Credit Union. Cash handling and customer service skills required. Submit resume online to HR Manager at cu.jobs@yahoo.com COMMUNITY MANAGER needed for apartment community in the Sumter area. This is an exciting yet challenging FT position. If you possess supervisory experience, marketing, written and verbal communication plus computer skills, then we need you on our team. Previous property management experience preferred but not required. Must pass criminal check and drug screening. Our company offers competitive salary and benefits. Must live within 25 miles of Sumter. Please fax cover letter and resume to Attn. Ad#31 at 1-888-985-4447 or email jobsearch.2014@outlook.com with Attn. Ad #31 for subject. EOE.

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Optometric Technician Busy Optometric office is looking for an experienced Optometric Technician to join our team. The Tech will work with the Optometrist in the delivery of eye care services, including both pre-testing and front desk support. The ideal candidate will have the ability to meet with patients in a professional and friendly manner. Primary duties will include Scheduling patients, determining insurance coverage, Enter patient information and posting charges into office software, Ordering and restocking of all contact lenses, and provide contact lens training. Would like to hire someone with experience but are willing to train someone with good customer service skills and a willingness to learn. Must have good computer skills. Send resume to Office Manager, 127 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150 or email : ScheeleEyeClinic@sc.rr.com.

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Water & Fire Damage • Smoke/Odor Removal Mold Sampling and Remitiation 24/7 Emergency Service Hiram Spittle 1500 Airport Road 803-938-5441 Sumter, SC 29153 www.spittlescleaning.com

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Beer & Wine License

Summons & Notice

written protest must be postmarked no later than May 3, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on March 6, 2015. Columbia, South Carolina April 2, 2015

Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-in-Equity or a Special Referee for the aforesaid County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53, SCRCP, specifically provide that the said Master or Special Referee is authorized and empowered, to enter a final judgment in this case and any appeal from the final judgment entered herein to be made directly to the Supreme Court. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. §29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the attached Agreement for Deed is perfected and Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative Plaintiff will move before a Judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original note and Agreement for Deed which is the subject of this action and the Complaint attached hereto. The premises covered and affected by the said Agreement for Deed and by the termination and/or forfeiture of the Agreement for Deed thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, represented as Lot 93 on plat of Joseph R. Edwards, dated August 27, 1991, recorded in the Office of the Sumter County Register of Deeds in

Plat Book PB 91 at Page 1161. TMS No. 155-15-03-004 Property Address: 1159 Cherryvale Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29154-1719 McDonnell & Associates, PA, Post Office Box 12245, Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Phone (803) 883-0542 Fax (803) 693-9758 Attorneys for the Plaintiff P1139257 4/17, 4/24, 05/01/2015

FSBO: 729 Ingram St., brick, 4 br, 3 tiled ba, den w/ Fireplace & hrdwood flrs, eat-in-kitchen & laundry w/ tile floors, patio, shop w/ attached garage, covered front porch, C/H/A, 2166 sq. ft. $175,000 Appt. only. (803)469-0851/983-5211

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Spring Van Sale $1500 & Up Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Audobon Lake Homeowners Association, Inc.:

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Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Anwar Daralhaj D/B/A Oasis Liquor, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Liquor at 390 S. Guignard Dr., Unit B, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license,

REAL ESTATE

Plaintiff, v. Gary B. Hithe a/k/a Gary Hithe; Andrea Hithe; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Department of Housing and Urban Development; Audobon Lake Homeowners Association, Inc.; Mary D. Miller; Defendant(s). (015262-02013)

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 700 Cardinal Street, Sumter, SC 29150, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 205-06-03-057, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Ste 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina April 2, 2015

Homes for Sale Homes for sale: 150 Milton, 2 Br. 3600 Dallas St. Dalzell, 3 Br 6 Middle St. 3 Br. Financing available. Call 775-4391 or 464-5960.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED.

Bank of America, N.A.,

MIN TO WALMART/SHAW 1 +/acres, paved road, utilities. $12,900. 888-774-5720

Clean 3br/2ba w/garden tub, walk in pantry. 40 Spider Ct. near Red Bay Rd. $400/mo + 600 dep. No pets. 803-743-3706 lv msg. Must keep grass cut & yard clean.

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

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 15-CP-43-0598 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) H. Guyton Murrell (SC Bar # 064134) John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635) Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236) Nikole Haltiwanger (SC Bar # 70491) Jason D. Wyman (SC Bar # 100271) Ashley M. Wheeling-Goodson (SC Bar # 101423) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 April 2, 2015 A-4520606 04/17/2015, 04/24/2015, 05/01/2015

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Beal Bank S.S.B. vs. J. L. Haynesworth; Sherman Acquisition II LP, C/A No. 14-CP-43-0087, The following property will be sold on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in Mayesville Township, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, and more particularly shown on that certain plat of T.G. Gamble dated July 22, 1967 of record in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-24 at Page 81; said one acre tract of land being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by Pudding Swamp Road whereon it measures 118 feet; on the East by lands of Cooper whereon it measures 364.2 feet; on the South by lands of Williams' Furniture Company whereon it measures 119.6 feet, and on the West by land of Cooper whereon it measures 378.5 feet, be all measurements according to said plat and a little more or less. This conveyance is subject to all recorded easements, rights-of-way and covenants. Derivation: Book 790 at Page 307 5420 Neighborhood Rd, Mayesville, SC 29104 3240002008, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND

SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF S U M T E R C A S E N O : 2015-CP-43-00203 RECA Limited Partnership, Plaintiff vs. Gary K. Burbage and Brittany B. Burbage, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT(S) GARY K. BURBAGE: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 2442 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by

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FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015

THE ITEM

B11

Notice of Sale

OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 12.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0087. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 010904-00234 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1138796 4/17, 4/24, 05/01/2015

Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Said lot being bound and measuring as follows: on the North by Lot Nos. 25, 25A and 26 and measuring thereon 268.05 feet; on the East by White Oak Park and fronting thereon 59.88 feet; on the South by Lot Nos. 21, 21A and 22 and measuring thereon 291.42 feet; and on the West by property now or formerly of MCR Investments and measuring thereon in an are 64.26 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This being the property known as 116 White Oak Park. Derivation: Book 961; Page 1386

delineated as Lot No. 55 of Pinefield Subdivision on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated September 28, 1992 and recorded in Plat Book 92 at page 1756 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property conveyed herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under Â§30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 10 Walton Street, Sumter, SC. This being the identical property conveyed to Brett Walston by Deed of Tonjua Teague, dated July 18, 2008 and recorded July 25, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1109 at page 3355. Thereafter, Brett Walston conveyed the subject property to Brett Walston and Beverly Mitchum, joint with right of survivorship, which deed was recorded on August 7, 2008 in Book 1110 at Page 2191. TMS No. 229-09-01-004 Property Address: 10 Walton Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.2500%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1139134 4/17, 4/24, 05/01/2015

subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record.

withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. _ Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-00501 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Lila J. Spencer; et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 64 Patriot Park Subdivision on a plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S., dated September 23, 1996 and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 1248. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property delineated thereon. This being the same property conveyed to Lila J. Spencer by Deed of David M. Gile and Kristin K. Gile dated November 18, 1999 and recorded November 19, 1999 in Book 758 at Page 423 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 228-03-07-015 Property address: 4 Beaufain Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.500% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Crystal M. Nesbit; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-1614, The following property will be sold on May 4, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being composed of Lot Nos. 23, 24 & 23A as shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS dated November 30, 2004 and recorded December 3, 2004 in Plat Book 2004 at Page 536 in the

116 White Oak Park, Sumter, SC 29150 249-01-04-022 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1614. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-01867 FN Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-02478 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Siwell Inc. DBA Capital Mortgage Services of Texas vs. Scott E. Ibarra, a/k/a Scott Edmund Ibarra; Eun Mi Ibarra;, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 5/4/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 2 of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Robert B. Dixon and R.M. Dixon and recheck mathematically by H.S. Wilson, R.L.S dated September 8, 1983 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB89 at page 15. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Scott E. Ibarra a/k/a Scott Edmund Ibarra and Eun Mi Ibarra by virtue of a Deed from Estate of Dorothy Geddings dated September 7, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1176, page 2038 on September 12, 2012.

73 Pumpkin Lane Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 205-14-02-015 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Three and 75/1000 (3.75%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700 NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-0568 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Brett Walston a/k/a Brett Mitchum, Beverly Mitchum, CoastalStates Bank and Republic Finance, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on May 4, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown and

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2004-CP-43-01196 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for AFC Trust Series 1999-2 vs. James Williams a/k/a James T. Williams, Glenda Williams a/k/a Glinda Williams, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or LOT of land, together with the mobile or manufactured home situate or to be situate thereon, which is being purchased by the undersigned from CENTRAL CAROLINA HOMES, INC., and to be situate on the land securing this mortgage described as that certain 1999 BELLCREST Mobile Home, 32 x 76, Identification Number 52534BC, Model: 32ZII, and any and all improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in Sumter Township, the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as LOT NO. 1 on that certain plat by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated February 28, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in PLAT BOOK 90 at PAGE 464. The above described real property, including the above described mobile/manufactured home, will be shown and delineated on a subsequent plat, which plat will be subsequently recorded in said Register`s Office and reference thereto is craved for particulars of the metes, bounds, and the mobile/manufactured home situate thereon. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976). reference to said plats is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes , courses, and /or distances of the property delineated thereon. It is the intention of the undersigned Mortgagor(s) and/or Borrower(s) that the above described mobile/manufactured home, given as security to said Mortgagee along with the above described land (real property), is to be construed as permanent, affixed to the above land, a part of the reality, as appurtenance thereto, and the undersigned affirms the home will not be moved or relocated whatsoever as long as said Mortgagee has a security interest therein. This being the same property conveyed to James T. Williams and Glenda Williams by deed of C.G. Rowland and Sons, a Partnership, recorded October 10, 1991 in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 533 at Page 1540.

TMS No. 269-00-01-039 Property address: 1330 Salterstown Rd, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.750% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-01615 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Regions Bank Mortgage,

d/b/a

Regions

Plaintiff, v. James M. Blankenship and Erica N. Blankenship, Defendant(s). BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage against James M. Blankenship and Erica N. Blankenship, the undersigned Master in Equity for SUMTER County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, delineated on a plat prepared by James D. Willson, RLS dated December 4, 1977 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB 97 at Page 1427. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 211 North Salem Avenue, Sumter South Carolina and is represented by Auditor`s map of Sumter County as tax parcel 228-05-05-016. This being the same property conveyed to James M. Blankenship and Erica N. Blankenship as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Nicholaus R. Koval and Eileen C. Koval, dated March 20, 2013 and recorded April 12, 2013, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina, in Book 1185 at Page 3807.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 211 N Salem Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 228-05-05-016 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or

NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-1480 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

Trustmark National Bank, Plaintiff, v. Anthony E. Liebert, Defendant(s). BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Trustmark National Bank against Anthony E. Liebert, the undersigned Master in Equity for SUMTER County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 2, as shown on that certain Plat of Louis White Tisdale, R.L.S., dated June 23, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2005 at Page 6, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 1206 Geraint Road, Sumter, SC. Tax Map No. 226-16-01-086. This being the same property conveyed to Anthony E. Liebert by deed of J.D. Gainey Construction Company, Inc., dated August 10, 2005 and recorded August 11, 2005, in Book 992 at Page 001128, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1206 Geraint Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 226-16-01-086 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be

Butler and Hosch, P.A. 1201 Main Street, Suite 1110 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 252-7370 Fax: (803) 771-7768 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01244 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America National Association as Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as trustee under the Trust Agreement for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2004-3 vs. Estate of Finnie Darant Hines, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Finnie Darant Hines, Deceased, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any rights, title interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability or persons in Military Service designated as a class Richard Roe; People's Choice Home Loan, Inc. ; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: INCORRECT: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR TRACT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE RAFTING CREEK TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS TRACT NO. 2 CONTAINING 1.14 ACRES AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT BY JULIAN B. ALLEN R.L.S., DATED 2/26/93 AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 93 AT PAGE 274, THE EXACT BOUNDARIES AND MEASUREMENTS OF WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO THE SAID PLAT. SAID 1.14 ACRES BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING ACCORDING TO THE SAID PLAT AS FOLLOWS: ONE THE NORTH BY TRACT NO. 3, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 556.26 FEET; ON THE EAST BY LANDS OF BROWN SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 82.69 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY TRACT NO. 1 SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING 557.54 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY A 50 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 96.00 FEET. BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO THE SAID PLAT. CORRECT: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR TRACT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE RAFTING CREEK TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS TRACT NO. 1 CONTAINING 4.58 ACRES AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT BY JULIAN B. ALLEN R.L.S., DATED 2/26/93 AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 93 AT PAGE 274, THE EXACT BOUNDARIES AND MEASUREMENTS OF WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO THE SAID PLAT. SAID 4.58 ACRES BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING ACCORDING TO THE SAID PLAT AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY TRACT NO. 2, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 557.54 FEET; ON THE EAST BY LANDS OF BROWN SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 356.66 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY LANDS NOW OR FORMALLY OF JAMES HATFIELD SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING 565.88 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY A 50 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 355.17 FEET. BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO THE SAID PLAT. INCLUDING A 2001, OAKWOOD, MOBILE HOME, SERIAL NUMBER H0NC02237199A/B. DERIVATION: CONVEYED TO FINNIE D. HINES BY DEED FROM JOHN MOHAMMAD AROOJI AND DAPHNE JEAN AROOJI DATED 9/26/1991, AND RECORDED 11/22/1991 IN BOOK 536 AT PAGE 293 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5755 Hines Road, Rembert, SC 29128 TMS: (Lot) p/o 140-00-02-059 & (MH) 400-00-31-083

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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE 2012-CP-43-1646 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Kimberly O. Ferguson, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on May 4, 2015, at 12:00 PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #18, Section #1 of McLaughlin Estates Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by H.S. Willson, dated December 17, 1973 and recorded in the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-36 at Page 273, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on a said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 18 Beard Drive. This being the same property heretofore conveyed to Kimberly O. Ferguson by deed of Glen Coleman and Gloria B. Coleman dated April 13, 1995 and recorded April 13, 1995 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Deed/Record Book 621 at Page 504. TMS No. 190-14-01-022 Property Address: 18 Beard Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.7500%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1139288 4/17, 4/24, 05/01/2015

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-2496 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, heretofore granted in the case of United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture vs. Marvin A. Andrews aka Marvin E. Andrews, III, Sheila J. Andrews and LVNV Funding, LLC, I, the undersigned Special Referee appointed under Order of said Court, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 o'clock, noon at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the dwelling and other improvements situate thereon, lying, situate and being in Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot 21 on that certain plat of Rabon Terrace Subdivision, which plat was prepared by J. P. Edwards, RLS, dated September 3, 1971 and of record in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-30 at Page 117, according to which plat the said Lot 21 is bounded and measures as follows: On the North by the right of way for a road as shown on said plat and measuring thereon 227 feet; on the East by land shown to be of Federal Developers, Inc., and measuring thereon 120 feet; on the South by Lot 20, said plat, and measuring thereon 250 feet; on the West by SC Road 43-402 (formerly known as the Tindal Road) upon which said lot fronts for a distance of 97 feet; and on the Northwest by the intersection of Road S-43-402, and the right of way for the 50 foot road as shown on said plat and measuring thereon 32.5 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or less and all as will more fully appear by

Notice of Sale reference to the aforesaid plat. This being the identical property conveyed unto Marvin A. Andrews and Sheila J. Andrews by deed of the United States of America recorded March 31, 1989 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Volume 486 at Page 443.

TMS #223-11-01-013 Property Address: 2701 Tindal Road, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: For Cash, the Special Referee will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent) immediately on the sales date, the same to be applied on the purchase price in case of compliance, but in case of noncompliance within Twenty (20) days, the property shall be resold at the risk and expense of the former purchaser. Purchaser shall pay for the deed and necessary revenue stamps for the deed. Purchaser to be responsible for payment of taxes and assessments not past due at the time of sale. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the sale but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements, and restrictions and easements and restrictions of record, and any other senior encumbrances. Interest on the balance of the bid shall be paid to the day of compliance at $4.32 per day. The sale will not be held unless the Plaintiff or its attorney is present at the sale or has advised the Special Referee's office of its bidding instructions. This sale is subject to all matters of record and any interested party should perform an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Special Referee Gary P. Rish, PC Attorneys for Plaintiff P. O. Box 508 Irmo, SC 29063 (803) 749-1764

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00216 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. vs. Michael G. Barwick aka Michael George Barwick;, I the undersigned as Special Referee for Sumter County, will sell on 5/4/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or tract of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as a tract containing 1.28 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated April 22, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book PB99 at page 436. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. ALSO: A permanent and perpetual non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress purposes only, 25 foot in width, extending from the above described property in a southeasterly direction to Highway S-43-81, Brewington Road, all are shown on plat referred to above. Said easement shall be appurtenant to and run with the above described property. The above mentioned improvements include that certain 1988 Titan Mobile Home, Serial #4981662334A&B, Model #4981, for which an affidavit of Retirement of Title Certificate pursuant to Section 56-19-500, et. seq., S.C. Code of Laws 1976, as amended, was recorded June 4, 2004. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Michael G. Barwick and Amy R. Collins by virtue of a Deed from Gary M. Adams and Sara H. Adams dated October 29, 2003 and recorded October 30, 2003 in Volume 914 at Page 299 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. THEREAFTER, Michael G. Barwick conveyed all his interest in subject property to Amy R. Collins by virtue of a Deed dated May 24, 2004 and recorded June 4, 2004 in Book 940 at Page 1554 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. THEREAFTER, Amy R. Collins conveyed all her interest in subject property to Michael George Barwick by virtue of a Deed dated May 24, 2004 and recorded in Book 940 at Page 1561 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

1635 Blossom View Road Sumter, SC 29153 TMS# 269-00-01-048 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Five and 625/1000 (5.625%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Special Referee for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Special Referee shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. As a personal or deficiency judgment is demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days pursuant to the S.C. Code Ann. Section 15-39-720 (1976). If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record

Notice of Sale Paul Weissenstein Special Referee Sumter, South Carolina

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015

Notice of Sale

through the day of compliance on the amount of the bid.

Master in Equity for SUMTER County Sumter, South Carolina Genevieve S. Johnson, Dean A. Hayes, Kevin T. Hardy, Elizabeth R. Polk, Kristen E. Washburn, Robert P. Jackman Butler and Hosch, P.A. 1201 Main Street, Suite 1110 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 252-7370 Fax: (803) 771-7768 Attorneys for Plaintiff

highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The purchaser shall pay for preparation and recording of the deed and required transfer taxes by any governmental authority.

Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700 Firm Case No. 1145434

If the Plaintiff or its representative is not present at the sale, the sale shall be postponed to the next available sale date.

NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-0059 BY VIRTUE of a Judgment granted in the case of:

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

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-00076

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

Thomas W. Austell vs. Elroy Wilson Civil Action 2015-CP-43-0059, I, the undersigned as Special Referee for Sumter County, will sell on May 4, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 13 E. Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROPERTY ADDRESS:

and

All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing One and 997/100 (1.997) acres, more or less, designated as Cannery Subdivision Lot 8, as shown on a plat prepared by Franklin D. Cooper, P.L.S., dated August 18, 2001 and recorded in the office of Clerk of Court for Sumter County on September 6, 2001, in Plat Book 2001 at Page 576 Also, said property is also shown on a plat prepared for The Land Center, dated January 18, 2001, by J. Henry Walker, P.L.S., and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book 2001 at Page 228. Said property is subject to Restrictive Covenants, which were recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on May 6, 2001 in Volume 803 at Page 1255. This being a portion of the property conveyed to Thomas W. Austell by deed of The Land Center, LLC, executed November 21, 2000 and recorded November 22, 2000 in Book 788 at Page 250 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

TMS# 197-00-00-1104 Property address: 5465 Cannery Road Dalzell SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. Interest at the Contract rate of Fourteen and 00/100 percent (14.00%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. Purchaser to pay for Deed Stamps and costs of recording the Deed. That the successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master-in-Equity for Sumter County, a certified check or cash in the amount equal to the required deposit of Five percent (5%) on the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent) at the time of the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding; and subject to any resale of said premises under Oath of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser fails to comply with the terms of the sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master-in-Equity shall forthwith resell the property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of the sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. A deficiency judgment is waived. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of his rights prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master-in-Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina David Paul Reuwer, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Thomas W. Austell

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2010-CP-43-1516 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff(s) vs. William B. Cockerill and City of Sumter, Defendant(s). Under and by virtue of an Order of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore granted in the above entitled cause, I the undersigned, as Master In Equity on May 4, 2015 commencing at 12:00PM during the legal hours of sale, at the Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, in the City of Sumter, South Carolina, Courtroom 1A, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder the following described property:

ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF: January N. Taylor, SC Bar No.: 80069 Tiffiny H. Wolf, SC Bar No.: 16149 Summer Hughes Smoot, SC Bar No. :80070 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (Telephone) (770) 234-9192(Facsimile) 1012332SC TS#: 1537613 FEI # 2013.02805

NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-00331 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL T. LETTS, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK against MICHAEL T. LETTS, the undersigned Master in Equity for SUMTER County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #2 and Lot #3, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated September 18, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2000 at page 658, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This being the same property conveyed to Michael T. Letts by deed of Aaron Kelly dated February 22, 2008 and recorded February 27, 2008 in Book 1101 at Page 187 in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 500 Loring Mill Road., Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 205-09-01-003 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. Richard L. Booth

NOTICE OF SALE

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.650% per annum.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsPatricia Waddell, Defendant(s)

Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins, Esquire Jonathan Riddle, Esquire Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Patricia Waddell, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on May 4, 2015, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder:

NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived

ALL that certain piece, parcel or LOT of land, containing 1.99 acres, more or less, together with that certain 1997 CRESTLINE, 68' X 30' MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME, MODEL: 051, SERIAL NO. CLHAB502NC, including the air conditioner, range, and refrigerator contained therein, and any and all improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in Providence Township, the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated on that certain plat by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated December 8, 1971 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed for Sumter County in PLAT BOOK Z-31 at PAGE 36. Said Lot being more particularly shown and delineated as a 1.99 acre lot of land on more recent plat by Allen-Makela, Inc., dated April 27, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in PLAT BOOK 98 at PAGE 570. The above described real property, including the above described mobile/manufactured home, will be shown and delineated on a subsequent plat by Allen-Makela, Inc., which plat will be subsequently recorded in said Register's Office and reference thereto is craved for particulars of the metes and bounds of the real p r o p e r t y , a n d t h e mobile/manufactured home situate thereon. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plats is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

This being the identical property heretofore conveyed unto James and Cleo Washington by deed from Ollie Dawson, dated and recorded December 13, 1971 in said Register's Office in Deed Book T-9 at Page 1501. James Washington died intestate in the State of New York on November 22, 1976, leaving his only heir-at-law, his widow, Cleo Washington. Cleo Washington conveyed the within property to Patricia Waddell by her deed dated May 7, 1998 and recorded in said Register's Office on July 20, 1998 in DEED BOOK 711 at PAGE 1992. It is the intention of the undersigned Mortgagor(s) that the above described mobile/manufactured home, given as security to said Mortgagee along with the above described land, is to be permanent, affixed to the above land, a part of the realty, and the undersigned affirms the home will not be moved as long as said Mortgagee has a security interest therein.

TMS #: 150-00-02-053 (land) 400-00-25-740 (mh) Physical Address: 4570 Dawson Rd., Rembert, SC 29128 Mobile Home: 1997 CREST VID CLHAB5020NC SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-00533 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, v. CHRISTOPHER M. DEMETRES AND BRITTANY DEMETRES, Defendant(s). BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK against CHRISTOPHER M. DEMETRES AND BRITTANY DEMETRES, the undersigned Master in Equity for SUMTER County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 14 White Pine Subdivision on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated March 16, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2006 at page 146. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 60 White Pine Court, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor`s map of Sumter County as tax parcel no. 227-16-03-039. This being the same property conveyed to Christopher M. Demetres and Brittany Demetres, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Mitch Hook, dated February 26, 2010 and recorded March 1, 2010, in Book 1136 at Page 00920, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 60 White Pine Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 227-16-03-039 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and

All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land situate, lying, and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina delineated as Lot 185 of Wilson Park Subdivision on plat prepared by Palmer and Malone CE dated October 1954 and recorded in Plat Book Z-12 at Page 83 in the RMC Office for Sumter County. This is the property known as 301 Lemmon Street, Sumter South Carolina bearing Sumter County Tax Map Number: 248-07-02-002; This is the property conveyed to William B. Cockerill by deed of Jordan Dean Fitzgerald, Sr. and Maureen Ann Fitzgerald by deed dated December 12, 2007 and recorded December 27, 2007 in Book 1097 at Page 3118 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

TMS No: 248-07-02-002 Property Address: 301 Lemmon Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE FOR CASH. The undersigned will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent) to be applied on the purchase price only upon compliance with the bid. In the of case of noncompliance of the bid within 30 days the successful bidder's deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the Court's costs and to Plaintiff's debt and the property will be re-advertised for sale upon the same terms (at the risk of the former highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty (30) days after the date of the sale. Interest at 6 500% rate shall be paid

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Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

TMS: 333-00-02-026

unknown, being as a class designated as Richard Roe; HomeGold, Inc.; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. ultimate successor to Green Tree Acceptance, Inc.; CFNA Receivables (SC), Inc. ultimate s/b/m to Associates Financial Services Company of South Carolina, Inc.; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

recorded November 27, 2007, in Book 1096 at Page 00407, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

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

to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for SUMTER County Sumter, South Carolina Genevieve S. Johnson, Dean A. Hayes, Kevin T. Hardy, Elizabeth R. Polk, Kristen E. Washburn, Robert P. Jackman Butler and Hosch, P.A. 1201 Main Street, Suite 1110 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 252-7370 Fax: (803) 771-7768 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-2482 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, heretofore granted in the case of United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture vs. Margaret C. Rivers, I, the undersigned Special Referee appointed under Order of said Court, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 o'clock, noon at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Mayesville Township, School District 2, in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown as Lot No. 4, Block A, on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated June 30, 1970 as amended December 15, 1970, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-28 at Page 115. The said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This being the identical property conveyed unto Carl Rivers and Margaret C. Rivers by deed of the United States of America recorded November 24, 1981 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Volume 300 at Page 686. This being the identical property conveyed unto Margaret C. Rivers by deed of Carl Rivers recorded August 14, 1995 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Volume 628 at Page 1234.

TMS #309-81-01-004 Property Address: 2160 Avenue A, Mayesville, SC TERMS OF SALE: For Cash, the Special Referee will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent) immediately on the sales date, the same to be applied on the purchase price in case of compliance, but in case of noncompliance within Twenty (20) days, the property shall be resold at the risk and expense of the former purchaser. Purchaser shall pay for the deed and necessary revenue stamps for the deed. Purchaser to be responsible for payment of taxes and assessments not past due at the time of sale. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the sale but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements, and restrictions and easements and restrictions of record, and any other senior encumbrances. Interest on the balance of the bid shall be paid to the day of compliance at $1.37 per day. The sale will not be held unless the Plaintiff or its attorney is present at the sale or has advised the Special Referee's office of its bidding instructions. This sale is subject to all matters of record and any interested party should perform an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Special Referee Gary P. Rish, PC Attorneys for Plaintiff P. O. Box 508 Irmo, SC 29063 (803) 749-1764

NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-2321 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, v. ALMA MURRAY INDIVIDUALLY A N D A S P E R S O N A L REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF HAMPTON CEASAR (2014-ES-43-0219), CHARLES COREY CEASAR, AND MIDLANDS MEDTECH, LLC, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. against ALMA MURRAY INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF HAMPTON CEASAR (2014-ES-43-0219), CHARLES COREY CEASAR, AND MIDLANDS MEDTECH, LLC, the undersigned Master in Equity for SUMTER County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in Mayesville Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, delineated on plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated May 14, 1993, and recorded in Plat Book 93 at Page 733 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, and bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by lands now or formerly of Dabbs and measuring thereon 149.92 feet; on the East by Lot 4 measuring thereon 290.33 feet; on the South by Skinner Road and measuring thereon 149.86 feet; and on the West by Lot 6 and measuring thereon 290.43 feet, be the said measurements, more or less. This being the same property conveyed to Hampton Ceasar by Deed of Citivest Corp., dated May 17, 1993 and recorded May 17, 1993 in Book 571 at Page 534 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Hampton Ceasar died on February 8, 2014.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6265 Skinner Road, Gable, SC 29051

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance wit the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for SUMTER County Sumter, South Carolina Genevieve S. Johnson, Dean A. Hayes, Kevin T. Hardy, Elizabeth R. Polk, Kristen E. Washburn, Robert P. Jackman Butler and Hosch, P.A. 1201 Main Street, Suite 1110 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 252-7370 Fax: (803) 771-7768 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Timothy R. Dulling; April L. Dulling; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns (MIN# 100393220070897027); , C/A No. 14-CP-43-0645, The following property will be sold on May 4, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Stateburg, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #107, as shown on that certain plat prepared by John Mahon, R.L.S., dated December 11, 1956, and recorded in the Office of the Register fo Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-14 at Page 44, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This is the property known as 1018 Furman Drive.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING BEING AND SITUATE IN MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP, THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 111-A OF WESSEX SUBDIVISION ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT BY CROFT ENGINEERS, DATED OCTOBER 12, 1987, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 87 AT PAGE 1713, AND RE-RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 89 AT PAGE 645. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 1992 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GAFLM35A&B04990HS. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO FRANCIS X. GILL AND SHIRLEY A. GILL, AS TENANTS IN COMMON WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP BY DEED OF THE SUN COMPANY, DATED 3-10-97, AND RECORDED 4-16-97 IN BOOK 672 AT PAGE 808, SUMTER COUNTY RECORDS. THEREAFTER SHIRLEY A. GILL PASSED AWAY ON OR AROUND OCTOBER 31, 2012 AND TITLE TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY PASSED UNTO FRANCIS X. GILL BY OPERATION OF LAW.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5680 Alcott Drive, Wedgefield, SC 29168 TMS: 1280802021 (land) 4000017385 (mobile) TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.14% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

Also: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Stateburg, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot # 106, as shown on that certain plat prepared by John Mahon, R.L.S., dated December 11, 1956, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-14 at Page 44, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended.

This is the property known as: 1012 Furman Drive. Derivation: Book 1034; Page 1837

NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived

1012 Furman Drive, Sumter, SC 29154-1414

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-01481

1560201005 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0645. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-05284 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02029 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: US Bank, National Association, as Trustee for HomeGold Home Equity Loan Trust 1999-1 vs. The Estate of Francis X. Gill, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Francis X. Gill, Deceased, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants, persons under disability, or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America whose true names are

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-24684

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Selene Finance, LP, Plaintiff, v. Teresa L. Feagin a/k/a Teresa L. Simmons, Teresa C. Osborne, and Discover Bank, Defendant(s). BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Selene Finance, LP against Teresa L. Feagin a/k/a Teresa L. Simmons, Teresa C. Osborne, and Discover Bank, the undersigned Master in Equity for SUMTER County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot 1 of Parsons Pointe Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Jesse McLeod by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated March 27, 2002, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002 at Page 295, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This conveyance is made subject to any and all existing reservations, easements, right-of-way, zoning ordinances, and restrictive or protective covenants that may appear of record or on the premises and otherwise affecting the property. Including a 2002 Powerhouse Mobile Home, VIN# BL02GA0211007AB. BORROWER, The true and lawful owner of record of the mobile home mortgaged with the property, declares that it is Borrower`s intent that the mobile home lose its nature as personal property and become realty. Borrower further declares that the mobile home shall remain permanently attached as part of the real property and will not be removed therefrom. This being the same property conveyed to Teresa L. Simmons by deed of Jesse McLeod d/b/a Vestco Properties, dated May 24, 2002 and recorded May 30, 2002, in Book 843 at Page 1352, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina. Thereafter, said property was conveyed to Teresa L. Feagin and Teresa C. Osborne by deed of Teresa L. Simmons dated October 23 2007 and

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 980 Parsons Lane, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 211-13-02-026 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Butler and Hosch, P.A. 1201 Main Street, Suite 1110 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 252-7370 Fax: (803) 771-7768 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2012-CP-43-01545 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. vs. Elizabeth A Boyd and Timothy V Boyd;, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 5/4/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with improvements thereon, lying being and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 7 on that certain plat of Shadyside Subdivision prepared by Palmer & Malone, CE's dated May 7, 1956 and recorded August 2, 1956 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-13 at page 151. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 2234 Garrison Street, Sumter, South Carolina and is shown on the Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 207-11-05-010. This being the same property conveyed to Timothy V. Boyd and Elizabeth A. Boyd, as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, by Deed of Timothy P. Maxwell and Patricia A. Maxwell, dated July 31, 2007 and recorded August 2, 2007 in Book 1089 at Page 201 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

2234 Garrison Street Sumter, SC 29154 TMS# 207-11-05-010 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six and 75/100 (6.75%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-00792 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-RP1 vs. Marie McFadden Conway; Shema Conway; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. s/b/m to Wells Fargo Financial Bank; First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 11:00AM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THAT LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTED AS LOT 203 ON PLAT PREPARED BY JULIAN B. ALLEN DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1988 IN PLAT BOOK 88 AT PAGE 978 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARIE M. CONWAY BY DEED OF H. L. ENGLISH DATED JANUARY 25, 1995 AND RECORDED JANUARY 26, 1995 IN DEED BOOK 616 AT PAGE 1929 AND THEREAFTER CONVEYED FROM MARIE M. CONWAY TO MARIE MCFADDEN AND SHEMA CONWAY BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 18, 2002 IN DEED BOOK 861 AT PAGE 29 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1027 Morton Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 2510701064 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-21021 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF10 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF10 vs. Lance E. Jones; The United States of America acting by and through its agency the Internal Revenue Service; The South Carolina Department of Revenue; Colorado Capital Investments, Inc. assignee of Washington Mutual Bank; Brian K. Cornwell, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1929, The following property will be sold on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and being shown and delineated as 2.0 acres on that certain plat by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated March 24, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006, at Page 193. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby craved for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This being the property known as 2975 Lens Heavens Road, Sumter, South Carolina and is shown on the maps for Sumter County as tax map parcel 184-00-02-023(P). Derivation: Book 1024; Page 1093 2975 Lens Heavins Rd, Sumter, SC 29154 1840002035, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.175% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1929. Subject to a 120 day right of redemption from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. §2410(c). NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03615 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1138794 4/17, 4/24, 05/01/2015

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon, fka The Bank of New York as Successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA as Trustee for the Asset Backed Funding Corporation Loan Asset Backed Certificate Series 2003-WF1 vs. Jonathan Gregg, Sr.; Agnes N. Gregg; Cutler & Associates, Inc.; , C/A No. 09-CP-43-0420, The following property will be sold on May 4, 2015,

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rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

ALL that certain pieces, parcel or lots of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot Nos. 424 and 425 on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated October 20, 1997, filed for recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance (RMC) for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at Page 1284. Said Lot Nos. 424 and 425 having such shapes, metes, courses, distances, boundaries and measurements as will more fully appear by reference to the aforesaid plat. Book 688; Page 1449

236 Murphy Street, Sumter, SC 29150 251-02-03-050, 251-02-03-051 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required . The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.625% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #09-CP-43-0420. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011784-09450

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02162 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Stormy H. Olson; Equity Holding Corp., as Trustee of the Silo Road Trust No. 2503819; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Bullhead Investments, LLC; Group "A" Associates, a Pennsylvania Partnership, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 4004 OF SILO ACRES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 15, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF CROFT ENGINEERING, DATED APRIL 12, 2001 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2001 AT PAGE 582, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS CRAVED FOR THE EXACT METES, BOUNDARIES AND DISTANCES PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2003 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GAFL307AB50851AV11. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO STORMY OLSON BY DEED FROM GROUP "A" ASSOCIATES, DATED MAY 9, 2003 AND RECORDED MAY 22, 2003, IN BOOK 890 AT PAGE 211; SUBSEQUENTLY, STORMY OLSON CONVEYED SAID PROPERTY TO EQUITY HOLDING CORP. BY DEED AND RECORDED JUNE 1, 2007, IN BOOK 1080 AT PAGE 835; SUBSEQUENTLY, EQUITY HOLDING CORP. CONVEYED TO STORMY OLSON SAID PROPERTY IN DEED DATED APRIL 22, 2013 AND RECORDED APRIL 30, 2013, IN BOOK 1186 AT PAGE 2968, ALL RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5225 Silo Road, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 219-05-03-006 (land) 400-00-30-740 (MH) TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its

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In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-21810 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Christina L. Cummins, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0767, The following property will be sold on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot no. 47R of Hatfield Estates Subdivision, Section 1, containing 0.63 acres,, as shown on a plat by Louis W. Tisdale, PLS, dated March 29, 1999, recorded in Plat Book 2000 at Page 243 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the property known as 2070 Truefield Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 200-08-03-013. Book 1092; Page 3531 2670 Trufield Dr., Sumter, SC 29153 200-08-03-013, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.625% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0767. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013225-02794 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1138802 4/17, 4/24, 05/01/2015

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-02712 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Siwell Inc. DBA Capital Mortgage Services of Texas vs. Bobby Lee Brubaker;, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 5/4/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot No. 3 of Oakdale Properties Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Hugh F. Longshore, Jr., RLS dated May 24, 1972 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB 90 at Page 545. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Bobby Lee Brubaker by virtue of a Deed from Corey O. McBride and Sandra B. McBride dated August 15, 2013 and recorded August 21, 2013 in Book 1192 at Page 2643 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

1286 Mooneyham Road Sumter, SC 29153 TMS# 252-03-01-006 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four and 00/100 (4.00%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master

in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015

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NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02336

MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. THIS BEING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 23 BAKER STREET.

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2004-2 Trust, Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-2 vs. Vivian L. Jackson, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on May 4, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO VIVIAN L. JACKSON BY DEED FROM ADA L. FUGATE DATED AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 2004, IN BOOK 927 AT PAGE 671, IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 5 AS SHOWN ON A PLAT BY LOUIS W. TISDALE, PLS DATED NOVEMBER 30, 1995 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 95 AT PAGE 1293 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY. SAID LOT NO. 5 BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LOT NO. 6 AND MEASURING THEREON 168.17 FEET; ON THE EAST BY LOT NOS. 13 AND 14 AND MEASURING THEREON 65.63 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY LOT NO. 4 AND MEASURING THEREON 169.61 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY BAKER STREET AND FRONTING THEREON 64.93 FEET. BE ALL DIMENSIONS A LITTLE

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 23 Baker Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 249-08-04-019 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty

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(30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-24511