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BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Sumter School District has decided to eliminate 11 district-level positions comprising 12 jobs starting in the 2014-15 school term in an effort to streamline operations at the district office.

This is the second phase of district reorganization since Superintendent Dr. Frank Baker came on board in July. Baker

said the two phases of eliminations will save the district about $2 million — money he plans to put back into the classrooms.

BAKER Less than a year into the new position, Baker said he is continuing the process of making the district more efficient.

“It really centers around my philosophy that I like to see a

district office very lean, and that means that it needs to be in proportionate components with the way the schools are staffed,” Baker explained. “But if you look at the instructional vision, I believe in people wearing more than one hat. I looked at first their abilities and made sure that I matched up to the best of my ability what their abilities and strengths are to be able to perform the job that we need.”

Board of Trustees Chairman

Keith Schultz explained that Baker runs the district, but the board was also consulted on the decision to eliminate these positions, and the board approved it.

Those employees serving in the positions that are being eliminated or changed will stay in their current positions until the end of the school year.

Baker previously evaluated

SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITIONS AFFECTED Turn to page A6 for a list of jobs to be eliminated at the district level and jobs to be changed at the school level.

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‘There’s no higher calling’

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Maj. Gen. James Post speaks at the annual Air Force Association dinner on Wednesday. Post, like many commanders, is concerned about the effects of sequestration on the force’s combat readiness. The AFA is urging members to counter future cuts to the military.

Annual dinner’s conversation turns to impact of military cuts

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272

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The annual Air Force Association dinner is supposed to be a happy occasion for Sumter’s military community. But Wednesday night’s feast was overcast with talk of the continuing cuts to the military and their impact on its mission.

Maj. Gen. James Post is an alumnus of Shaw Air Force Base who now directs operations at Air Combat Command headquarters in Langley, Va. He gave the keynote address in the ballroom of Sunset Country Club, focusing on the command’s mission to maintain the nation’s combat readiness in an uncertain time.

Despite the effects of budget cuts, sequestration and last year’s government shutdown, “I’m confident we can come back as the strongest, greatest Air Force in the world,” Post said.

The event, co-hosted by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce and the AFA’s Swamp Fox Chapter 298, focused on the need to guard against reduction of the country’s ability to respond to threats.

“The AFA was founded in 1946 to advocate for the Air Force as a separate service, and I’d make the argument there’s just as strong a need for it today,” said Bush Hanson, chapter president. “Sequestration is not dead, and if it comes into effect, it will be devastating.”

In recent decades, the number of military veterans in Congress has declined exponentially, which means the people setting policy for the military today don’t

Millwood Elementary School Principal Dr. Johnny Hilton visits one of the school’s second-grade classes recently. Hilton has served as principal at Millwood for 25 years and has been in education for 34 years. He plans to retire when his contract ends in June. “It’s been a great life, and I had a great run,” he said. “I couldn’t ask for better.”

Longtime elementary school principal to retire

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214

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itting in a wooden rocking chair in his student file- and paperwork-covered office at Millwood Elementary School, Dr. Johnny Hilton got a little choked up while recalling his long, influential career in education in the Sumter community. After 25 years as principal of Millwood and 34 years in education, Hilton has decided to retire when his contract ends in June.

“A lot of kids have come through here, and now those kids’ children are here,” said Hilton, recalling the years he enjoyed interacting with his students and watching them grow.

Hilton said he has had a lot of fun being involved with Sumter’s young people and their education. He attributes his success as an ed-

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Hilton interacts with students on their way back to class recently. ucator and the progress of Millwood to being surrounded by great people.

“We have a great team of parents and teachers, and we have an expectation of excellence,” he said. “There’s no higher calling than being a teacher.”

Hilton started by getting a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master’s de-

gree in secondary social studies and his Ph.D. in education administration, all from University of South Carolina. In the past, he has served as a longtime substitute teacher at R.E. Davis Elementary School, taught social studies at Sumter High School, traveled with the

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Penny project list still under discussion

CLARIFICATION The Sumter Item would like to make it clear to our readers that the page A2 “Correction” was meant only as an April Fools’ prank and in no way reflects accurately on any of the people mentioned in the story. Furthermore, the picture of Sen. Thomas McElveen was taken at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Retreat held in Greenville earlier this year during the entertainment portion of the event. We apologize if this story offended any of our readers, state or any other government official.

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 The list of penny tax projects is reportedly getting shorter as the penny tax steering committee met for the fourth-straight week.

After closed-door meetings Wednesday and Thursday, the list of projects is narrowing to the proposals the committee considers most worthy — and cost effective — for spending a renewed penny tax, although the committee has yet to publicly pass a formal list.

Committee members have highlighted about 25 to 30 projects that are likely to be recommended for inclusion on the proposal list, out of a total of 76 under consideration, according to county attorney Johnathan Bryan.

“After looking at the specifics on the projects and grading them, some are likely going to the final stage,” Bryan said.

Each member, called a “stakeholder” in county documents, was asked to

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Lee County crime watch meet set for Wednesday Lee County residents are invited to a crime watch meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lee County Parks and Recreation building, 121 E. College St., Bishopville.

The focus of the meeting will be to educate residents in crime prevention and promote programs to reduce crime. Residents will be able to ask questions and receive feedback regarding recent burglaries and other crimes in the area.

grade each proposal on a one-to-five scale for its need, community impact and attractiveness to potential voters in a public referendum. Bryan said that process has whittled down a “middle group” of about 40 proposed projects that could either move forward or be discarded.

“If it goes around the room and there’s no objection, you can be pretty sure it’s going to the commission,” he said.

The steering committee’s recommendations will go to a special six-member commission for final approval, which will include three county council members, two representatives from the city of Sumter and one from Mayesville. In turn, their recommendation will go to county council for an up-or-down vote on the whole package.

The proposals are being kept under wraps during discussion because some would require the county to purchase property.

“Some are right-of-way property issues (on the side of roads) that are not that sensitive, but some that would in-

volve condemnation or negotiation are going to be sensitive,” Bryan said.

Stakeholders are also “tweaking” the dollar figures on some of the projects because cost will also determine which projects move forward, although Bryan said the commission will likely make the final determination of what each project will cost when it considers the list.

Commissioners will also formulate the ballot question — including a brief synopsis of each project and its cost — as well as the exact time period the tax will cover. If approved by voters, the penny tax will go into effect in 2016 and continue for a maximum period of seven years, although the collection period could be shortened.

“If the whole list could be done in five years, those six people will make that decision,” Bryan said. “That’s a possibility.”

If approved by Sumter County Council, the final list will be presented to voters along with a proposal to renew the county penny tax at November’s election.

Firefighter of the Year Fire Capt. Joey Dollard receives a commendation from Mayor Joe McElveen at Tuesday’s meeting of Sumter City Council. Dollard was recognized after being awarded the American Legion Post 15 Firefighter of the Year. To the right of McElveen are councilmen Thomas “Bubba” Lowery and Charlie Burns and councilwoman Ione Dwyer.

Bill says teacher layoffs can’t be seniority based COLUMBIA — Teacher seniority would be downplayed in layoff decisions because of budget cuts under a bill advanced Thursday in the South Carolina Senate.

The bill, sent to the full Education Committee on a 3-2 vote, requires districts’ “reduction-in-force” policies to consider a teacher’s classroom effectiveness as the most important factor in deciding whom to let go. Years of classroom experience could only be considered to break a tie between teachers.

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Men in high heels: Walk to raise awareness of domestic violence

BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250 Today is the last day to get the early registration discount for the combined Stand Against Racism and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.

The cost is $15, but Saturday it climbs to $20. Both include a T-shirt and pin.

Money raised from the event benefits the Domestic Violence Program of the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands Inc. But it’s not all about the dollars collected.

“The event is not really a fundraiser but more of awareness about domestic violence and what we can personally do to take a stand against racism,” said Yolanda Debra Wilson, executive di-

rector of the Sumter-based YWCA. “We only raised $171 last year. Most money went towards the T-shirts that was included in the fee. We also provided buttons, stickers, water and snacks, (so) the event basically paid for itself.” Held at Dillon Park, day-of registration will start at 8:30 a.m., and the walk is set to start at 9 a.m.

“Men are asked to wear high heels to be symbolic of the struggle that victims of domestic violence go through,” Wilson said. “Men find it difficult to walk in the high heels. You do not have to wear heels to participate, (though, and) the event is for men, women and children.”

A “few brave men” did wear high heels last year, including Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter,

and Chief Calvin Collins from Bishopville, she said.

Heels or not, the YWCA is hoping for a larger turnout this year. Only about 60 individuals participated in 2013.

“We would like to see fraternities, sororities, clubs, church groups, youth groups, people that like to walk and race and just everyone in the community,” Wilson said.

Even if you are busy Saturday, there are other ways to help the local YWCA that serves Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties.

“A donated or used van or vehicle in great condition would be a great help,” Wilson said. “We also need some repairs to our main office where our non-residential clients come for counseling and services. Any volunteer labor

WANT TO GO? WHAT: Stand Against Racism and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event WHEN: Walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday WHERE: Dillon Park COST: $15 today, $20 Saturday BENEFITS: YWCA of the Upper Lowlands domestic violence program FOR MORE: Contact Vida Daniel or Yolanda Debra Wilson at (803) 7737158 or email Wilson at ydwilson@ ywcasumer.org.

would be appreciated. Our transitional apartment also is in need of repairs.”

From Jan. 1 through Tuesday, the YWCA served about 52 residential and non-residential victims and is currently offering batterer intervention services for more

than 50 people.

“We are always in need of support from the community,” Wilson said. “There are so many ways that people can help — volunteering, membership, monetary donations and other donations. We are currently doing a membership drive through May 30.”

Membership is $30 per year, she said, and helps buy items such as diapers, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, kitchen items and bed linens.

Money raised will also help with other domestic violence events and presentations, and contributions are tax deductible.

For more information or to register, contact Vida Daniel or Yolanda Debra Wilson at (803) 773-7158, or email Wilson at ydwilson@ywcasumer.org.

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Wilson Hall football players flaunt their championship rings on the steps of the Capitol in Columbia, where members of the General Assembly recognized the team Thursday for winning the 2013 SCISA 3A state title. The “212” on the rings symbolizes the boiling point of water, 212 degrees Fahrenheit. The idea behind it comes from New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, who had this to say about quarterback Drew Brees: “At 211 degrees, water is just scalding hot. But at 212, it boils. It’s the significance of one degree. Everything about Drew Brees’ preparation is about that one extra degree.”

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Ronald R. Jackson, 37, of 210 Davis St., Mayesville, was charged with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature Wednesday. According to a report, a warrant alleges Jackson attempted to break into the 30-year-old victim’s residence in the 2600 block of Blanche Road on Wednesday using a baseball bat while also threatening to hurt the victim. Jackson was taken to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Deatrice Young, 38, of 102 H St., was charged with possession of a controlled substance and giving false information to police at 12:35 p.m.

Wednesday. According to the report, an officer observed Young driving north on South Main Street without her seatbelt fastened. When pulled over, Young told the officer that her name was Evelyn Abraham, but she was later identified as Deatrice Young and later admitted she smoked crack cocaine four hours earlier. Another officer searched Young and found a brown paper bag

containing five pills, which Young said were oxycodone. Young was arrested and transported to SumterLee Regional Detention Center.

ATM/CREDIT CARD FRAUD According to reports, officers responded to a residence in the 6400 block of Gulledge Road about 1 p.m.

Tuesday in reference to ATM fraud.

When officers arrived, the victim told officers that someone was making withdrawals from her account with her bank card without her consent. The activity, she said, began March 29 at a resort in California.

The victim said she had her ATM card but suspected a duplicate was made. The withdrawals totaled about $4,200.

According to a report, officers responded to a residence at 10:16 a.m.

Wednesday in the 60 block of Pocotaligo Drive in reference to credit card fraud. The victim said she received a bank statement and learned someone used her credit card information to purchase items at a

Walmart and Kroger’s in Georgia between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 25. The purchases totaled about $1,137.

STOLEN PROPERTY A clothes dryer and two ceiling fans were reported stolen at 11:47 a.m.

Tuesday from a home in the 4600 block of Blanche Road. The items are valued at $500, and a window sustained $100 in damage.

A burgundy 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe valued at $3,300 was reportedly stolen between 6:53 a.m. Tuesday and 6:53 a.m. Wednesday from a residence in the 500 block of Bracey Court.

A blue-and-pink safe containing $600 and various identification cards were reportedly stolen between 1:30 and 10 a.m. Wednesday from a residence in the 300 block of Bowman Drive. The items are valued at $631.

A U-Haul 12-foot-by-6-foot trailer valued at $2,000 was reported stolen at 11 a.m. Wednesday from a business in the 1200 block of North Kings Highway.

A 28-year-old Sumter man charged in connection with break-ins of two Manning Avenue businesses on three occasions had a surety bond set at $150,000 Wednesday.

Dwayne Levan Isaac, of 4 Hoyt St., faces two counts of second-degree violent burglary ISAAC and one count of second-degree non-violent burglary. He was initially arrested Sunday and transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Two of these incidents were reported from Rollerson’s Red Dot Store between March 19 and 20 and between March 29 and 30. Several bottles of wine and vodka were reported stolen in both cases, and damage to the building was reported as a result of the break-ins.

The third incident reportedly occurred March 20 when Isaac allegedly threw a rock at Al’s Music Hut and broke a window. Nothing appeared to have been taken as window bars prevented entry to the business.

Sumter law enforcement is still investigating the burglaries.

Man jailed in connection to recent drug arrests A 28-year-old man sought in connection with a series of recent drug arrests turned himself in to law enforcement Thursday.

According to Public Information Officer Tonyia McGirt of Sumter Police Department, Stanley Jerome Pinckney turned himself in at Sumter Law Enforcement Center with an attorney present.

He faces two narcotic drug charges and was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, where his surety bond was set at $50,000.

Twelve people, including Pinckney, have been arrested after a yearlong investigation into heroin activity headed by the police department, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Division. Law enforcement is still searching for four more suspects in connection with the investigation.

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BY SUSAN HAIGH The Associated Press

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Delegates watch as former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte in 2012. Since 2008, the number of people who call themselves middle class has fallen by a fifth, according to a January survey by the Pew Research Center.

Middle class status slipping WASHINGTON (AP) — A sense of belonging to the middle class occupies a cherished place in America. It conjures images of self-sufficient people with stable jobs and pleasant homes working toward prosperity.

Yet nearly five years after the Great Recession ended, more people are coming to the painful realization that they’re no longer part of it.

They are former professionals now stocking shelves at grocery stores, retirees struggling with rising costs and people working part-time jobs but desperate for fulltime pay. Such setbacks have emerged in economic statistics for several years. Now they’re affecting how Americans think of themselves.

Since 2008, the number of people who call themselves middle class has fallen by nearly a fifth, according to a survey in January by the Pew Research Center, from 53 percent to 44 percent. Forty percent now identify as either lower-middle or lower class compared with just 25 percent in February 2008.

According to Gallup, the percentage of Americans who say they’re middle or upper-middle class fell 8 points between 2008 and 2012, to 55 percent.

And the most recent General Social Survey, conducted

by NORC at the University of Chicago, found that the vast proportion of Americans who call themselves middle or working class, though still high at 88 percent, is the lowest in the survey’s 40-year history. It’s fallen 4 percentage points since the recession began in 2007.

The trend reflects a widening gap between the richest Americans and everyone else, one that’s emerged gradually over decades and accelerated with the Great Recession.

The difference between the income earned by the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans and by a median-income household has risen 24 percent in 30 years, according to the Census Bureau.

Whether or not people see themselves as middle class, there’s no agreed-upon definition of the term. In part, it’s a state of mind. Incomes or lifestyles that feel middle class in Kansas can feel far different in Connecticut. Peo-

ple with substantial incomes often identify as middle class if they live in urban centers with costly food, housing and transportation.

In any case, individuals and families who feel they’ve slipped from the middle class are likely to spend and borrow less. Such a pullback, in turn, squeezes the economy, which is fueled mainly by consumer spending.

“How they think is reflected in how they act,” said Richard Morin, a senior editor at the Pew Research Center.

People are generally slow to acknowledge downward mobility. Many regard themselves as middle class even if their incomes fall well above or below the average. Experts say the rise in Americans who feel they’ve slipped below the middle class suggests something deeply rooted.

More people now think “it’s harder to achieve” the American dream than thought so several decades ago, said Mark Rank, a sociology professor at Washington University in St. Louis.

HARTFORD, Conn. — A smorgasbord of options and lower prices for consumers were two of the chief selling points for President Obama as he promoted his overhaul of the nation’s health insurance industry, predicting Americans would see “competition in ways we haven’t seen before.” Companies were even started as a way to encourage innovation and competition, namely 23 consumer-run, co-op insurers created with the help of $2 billion in federal loans.

But rather than promote competition, the co-ops and smaller nonprofits in some states have languished behind major insurers, attracting in some cases minuscule shares of the market. While Obama celebrated an early projection this week of 7.1 million enrollees under the Affordable Care Act, it’s too early to say whether the law ultimately will foster sufficient competition to keep premiums and deductibles affordable for consumers.

Many of the nonprofit insurers are startups and have faced challenges as they tried to attract customers, including: the computer problems that plagued many of the signup websites; plans that weren’t priced to compete; and a failure to develop brand recognition, due in part to restrictions on advertising and lobbying that were a condition of the co-ops accepting the federal funding.

“Between no lobbying and no direct marketing, that’s what you get,” said Ken Lalime, CEO of HealthyCT, a co-op in Connecticut. “It’s kind of tough to get your name out there and get exposure.”

Like nonprofits in other states, HealthyCT watched in recent months as customers chose big-name insurers on the marketplaces created under the federal health care law. Before Monday’s enrollment deadline, HealthyCT had 3 percent of signups in the state.

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DINNER FROM PAGE A1 have any direct experience of those policies’ effects. That makes the advocacy of groups like the AFA all the more important.

“If your numbers go below a certain level, they stop listening because they know you don’t have the votes,” Hanson said.

Becoming a member would be “another way to show uncommon patriotism.”

Post told the dinnertime crowd, including community leaders and several officers from Shaw, that sequestration cuts and the haphazard way they were administered have reduced the flight hours and training times for pilots who need to be in the air to be prepared for deployment.

“Seventeen operations units were shut down by sequestration. That can never happen again,” the general said. “The longer they sit, the longer it takes to get back on their feet again.”

Across-the-board sequestration cuts went into effect in March 2013, when Congress failed to pass federal budget cuts

that would have preempted them. The Air Force, along with the other branches, quickly reduced operations to reflect billions of dollars in cuts to the Pentagon and is slowly getting back to normal after October’s government shutdown ended with a budget compromise that reduced sequestration’s effects, at least for the next two years.

The financial situation still concerns Post, a former commander of Shaw’s 20th Fighter Wing.

Not only were pilots affected by being grounded, but also the planes “didn’t perform” after months on the ground. That puts air forces under stain to respond to sudden crises overseas.

One way Air Combat Command is better preparing its pilots for a combat mission is by using a “virtual constructive” training technique that mixes live flying with simulations of the aerial technology used by the U.S.’s “near peer” competitors.

“There’s no second place in this business,” Post said. “Second place means we lower our flag and raise somebody else’s.”

HILTON FROM PAGE A1 Sumter High School football team as the videographer and served as assistant principal of Sumter High and then of Alice Drive Elementary School — all before serving at Millwood for 25 years.

As principal, Hilton didn’t lead a classroom as he once did, but he still found teachable moments when interacting with teachers, students and parents. “I’ve always tried to remain a teacher,” he said.

Hilton said he’s happy to still be at Millwood and he has no regrets about his 34 years in education. Superintendent Dr. Frank Baker said when Hilton mentioned he was ready to retire, he jokingly asked him to reconsider.

“I told him he needed to rethink this. I said, ‘Johnny, this is your 25th year at Millwood. Do you just want to go out now because it’s your 25th anniversary?’” Baker said.

“Things have been going beautifully at Millwood all these years, and I wish he would think about it. Of course, his reply was that he appreciated that, but really there are some other things he wanted to do. We definitely see it as a loss because the continuity has been there, and he has done a wonderful job.”

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‘I’m really proud to be a part of a great school. I’m proud that Millwood students have excelled academically over the years. That’s a team effort.’

JOHNNY HILTON Millwood Elementary School principal With his upcoming free time, Hilton will continue to contribute to education and the Sumter community through Rotary Club and the Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust. He also wants to spend more time playing and writing music — Hilton sings and plays saxophone with The Footnotes, a Sumter band that’s in the Beach Music Hall of Fame.

“I don’t want to stay so long that I’m no longer effective.

I’m not at that point where I’m not effective, but I don’t want to reach there yet,” he said. “I’m really proud to be a part of a great school. I’m proud that Millwood students

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have excelled academically over the years. That’s a team effort.”

Hilton said he hopes the students and his team will remember him as setting a good example, modeling high expectations and treating others how he would like to be treated.

Besides the consistency in performance from his students and faculty and staff, Hilton said he is also very proud of the Barry Leach scholarship fund. Named after the 23-year veteran science teacher who passed away in 2000, the program has awarded $22,000 in scholarships to former Millwood students.

Hilton said he has already started collaborating with incoming principal Stella Hall to make the transitions as smooth as possible.

“I’m confident the new principal will appreciate the great team we have here,” he said.

“She will continue the excellence here at Millwood.”

The hardest part of retiring, he said, will be saying goodbye to his students and cleaning his office. As for his long journey in the education field, Hilton said he has enjoyed every minute of it and will miss his students and great team of faculty and staff and parents.

“It’s been a great life, and I had a great run,” he said. “I couldn’t ask for better.”

Argument might have preceded deadly Fort Hood attack FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The soldier who killed three people at Fort Hood may have argued with another service member before the attack, and investigators think his unstable mental health contributed to the rampage, authorities said Thursday.

The base’s senior officer, Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, said there is a “strong possibility” that Spc. Ivan Lopez had a “verbal altercation” with another soldier or soldiers immediately before Wednes-

day’s shooting, which unfolded on the same Army post that was the scene of an infamous 2009 mass shooting.

However, there’s no indication that he targeted specific soldiers, Milley said.

Lopez never saw combat during a deployment to Iraq and had shown no apparent risk of violence before the shooting, officials said.

The 34-year-old truck driver from Puerto Rico seemed to have a clean record that showed no ties to extremist groups. But the Army secre-

tary promised that investigators would keep all avenues open in their inquiry of the soldier whose rampage ended only after he fired a final bullet into his own head.

“We’re not making any assumptions by that. We’re going to keep an open mind and an open investigation.

We will go where the facts lead us,” Army Secretary John McHugh said, explaining that “possible extremist involvement is still being looked at very, very carefully.”

Investigators were also looking into Lopez’s psychological background. He had sought help for depression, anxiety and other problems, military officials said.

“We have very strong evidence that he had a medical history that indicates unstable psychiatric or psychological condition,” Milley said.

“We believe that to be a fundamental underlying cause.”

Scott & White Memorial Hospital in nearby Temple, Texas, was still caring for several of the 16 people who

were wounded. All of them were in either serious or good condition.

Hospital officials had no information about patients being treated elsewhere, including at a base hospital.

But because Scott & White is the area’s only trauma center, the patients with the most serious injuries were probably taken there.

Investigators searched the soldier’s home Thursday and questioned his wife, Fort Hood spokesman Chris Haug said.

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DISTRICT FROM PAGE A1 personnel when he became superintendent and did some reassignments. At the time, Baker said those moves were both for financial purposes and to shift some district employees where they could better serve the district. “(Saving money) is certainly a piece of it. We’re realigning the duties of the district as feasibly as possible and for the betterment of the district,” Schultz explained.

“These changes were Dr. Baker’s feelings, and we support that.”

Baker individually met with district-level staff members whose positions were being eliminated and spoke with them about the changes.

The administrators in these district positions were either preparing to retire or being reassigned, he said. Baker also said the district is always willing to rehire retired staff members in the future.

The responsibilities of the positions eliminated will be divided among the remaining district-level staff. Baker will evaluate their strengths and decide what other responsibilities they will take on next school year.

The $2 million saved will go back into the classrooms in

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CHANGED JOBS

• Executive Director of Facilities • Executive Director of Federal and External Programs • Director of Student Discipline Services • Director of Student Support Services • District Athletic Director • Assistant Director of Maintenance and Energy Manager • Coordinator of Custodial Services • Director of Curriculum-Special Services • Coordinator of Counseling Services • Intervention Specialist (one position) • Technology Coach (two positions)

• Principal of Crestwood High School: Anthonese (Shirley) Gamble • Principal of Brewington Academy: Robert Barth • Principal of Cherryvale Elementary: Dr. Henrietta Green • Principal of Millwood Elementary: Stella Hall • Director of Maintenance: Clyde Chan • Coordinator of Title I, ESOL and social studies: Crystal Lottig • Behavioral Interventionist at Crestwood High School: Kelvin Williams • Crestwood High School head football coach: Roosevelt Nelson • Crestwood High School athletic director: Brian Jackson

Sumter School District.

Baker has met with principals of each school, and they have already started putting in requests for what their schools and students need.

Most of the principals are requesting that the issues with student-teacher ratio be addressed and for the district to hire more staff.

“He or she presents the staffing needs, and then, they present any other programmatic things they want to add to their curriculum at their school level — some things that are unique to schools compared to others,” Baker said. “For example, IB at Sumter High is unique to Sumter High rather than at Lakewood and Crestwood.

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to Crosswell. So they’ll have component programs in their curriculum that they feel is best geared to serve the needs of their students.”

In the first phase of reorganization, Baker said the district eliminated about seven positions at the district level and was able to save $820,000.

These funds gave the district the opportunity to hire more teachers and support staff for multiple schools.

With the second phase, the district is saving about $1.2 million, and the elementary school principals are not waiting to find out how much funding the state will provide

for reading coaches, Baker explained. Instead, many of them have requested reading interventionists for their schools using some of the money the district has saved.

“Now, I’m hoping — probably like every other school superintendent in the state — that the state can provide some funding for that package. But the principals are not waiting,” he said.

“They’re already asking to see what I can do locally. The goal is what we can do better to meet the needs of the kids.

I’m big on efficiency and productivity. We have to channel our dollars so that we get the greatest return, and I do feel we’re going to get the greatest return for our dollars if we channel it back into the classroom setting.”

Nine positions at the school level will also be changed for the next school year, according to the school district.

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COMMENTARY

Kerry’s folly, Chapter 3 W

ASHINGTON — When has a secretary of state been involved in so many disastrous, self-initiated negotiations? First, John Kerry convenes — against all advice and holding no cards — Geneva negotiations to resolve the Syria conflict and supposedly remove Bashar al-Assad from power.

The talks collapse in acrimony and confusion.

Kerry’s response? A second Geneva conference that — surprise! — breaks up in acrimony and confusion.

Then, even as Russian special forces are taking over Crimea, Kerry goes chasing after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov — first to Paris, then Rome, then London — offering a diplomatic “offramp.” Lavrov shrugs him off. Russia annexes Crimea.

The crowning piece of diplomatic futility, however, is Kerry’s frantic effort to salvage the Arab-Israeli negotiations he launched, also against all odds and sentient advice. He’s made 12 trips to the region, aiming to produce a final Middle East peace within nine months.

It is month nine. The talks have gone nowhere. But this has been a fool’s errand from Day One. There never was any chance of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas concluding a final peace.

Now in the 10th year of a four-year term (there never was a re-election — he just stayed in office), Abbas doesn’t have the legitimacy. With half of Palestine (namely Gaza) controlled by his rejectionist mortal enemy Charles Hamas, he doesn’t have the authority.

Krauthammer And he doesn’t have the intention.

Abbas openly refuses to (a) recognize Israel as a Jewish state, (b) yield the so-called right of return (that would flood Israel with millions of Palestinians, destroying the state demographically) and (c) ever sign any agreement that ends the conflict once and for all.

Any one of these refusals makes a final peace impossible. All three make the entire process ridiculous.

Kerry has given up trying to get a final agreement.

He’s given up on even getting a “framework agreement.” He’s reduced to simply trying to keep the moribund talks going.

At a price, of course. For Israel. It is supposed to keep releasing imprisoned terrorists simply to keep the Palestinians at negotiations that they themselves say have achieved nothing.

Abbas wants to call off the farce so he can go to U.N. agencies for recognition — a strategy of achieving statehood without negotiations with Israel that contradicts every agreement the Palestinians have signed since the 1993 Oslo Accord.

For their part, the Israelis are tired of the diplomatic Ponzi scheme in which they are required to release terrorists to keep Abbas at the table. Until when? Until every murderer has been freed — at which point Abbas will go to the U.N. anyway?

To keep stringing along the Israelis, some genius decided to dangle Jonathan Pollard. What’s he got to do with anything? Why is he being offered as an incentive for Israel to accept otherwise unacceptable conditions?

Normally, the United States facilitates agreements by offering Israel compensation for the security risks it takes upon giving up territory, because the Arabs either cannot or will not offer security guarantees of their own. Thus the U.S. might try to re-establish the military balance with advanced weaponry or access to timely intelligence.

But Pollard? He is an American traitor who is up for parole next year anyway. It has long been a mistake for Israel to agitate for his release. He disgracefully betrayed his country. What kind of corrupt and cynical quid pro quo is this?

One that Abbas is trying to make irrelevant. On Tuesday, he essentially turned over the negotiating table by signing on to 15 U.N. and international conventions as the “State of Palestine,” thus publicly undermining the essence of the U.S. peace process and humiliating the hapless secretary of state. Kerry will likely ignore the insult and carry on regardless. Uselessly.

Instead of trying to stave off Abbas’ U.N. bid with the release of Palestinian terrorists and an American spy, perhaps the administration could simply stop fighting Congress, which developed a far more effective method. Under law, any U.N. agency that recognizes “Palestine” has its U.S. funds cut off.

The Obama administration keeps trying to restore funding for UNESCO, which in 2011 defied the U.S. in recognizing Palestine. What kind of signal is this to the rest of the world? Financial sanctions are precisely the kind of pressure that can support diplomacy. Yet this administration seems intent on removing sanctions that might thwart Palestinian moves toward unilateral statehood, the latest Palestinian strategy for getting land without offering peace.

After all, that would be diplomacy with teeth. So 19th century.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2014, The Washington Post Writers Group

LETTER TO THE EDITOR What a great showdown between TSA and Barons Wow! Another great showdown between TSA and our good friends Wilson Hall.

These are the kind of games as a coach you love to coach and play. There is nothing wrong with a good crosstown rivalry. We all love the Carolina and Clemson games, they sure give us something to talk about. But in the end, both teams and coaches respect one

another and look forward to the next match up. TSA and Wilson Hall have lined up against each other three times this season and all three games have given the fans something to talk about. As a travel ball and parks and recreations coach, I have been fortunate to coach a lot of the girls from both teams. What a quality group of young ladies on both sides of the ball, and I am sure we can learn a lot from them. What is great

about these games are that the girls put it all on the line on the field, and afterward they get in their cars and meet at IHOP and have dinner together. In the end, I believe both teams will make a run for their perspective state titles, and I know we will be routing Wilson Hall on, and I am sure they will be rooting us on.

Great series, ladies.

LOU DeMONTE Thomas Sumter Academy varsity softball coach

COMMENTARY

Beware the shoals of equality H

ow might a captain’s log of the good ship America read? The pages would surely include accounts of halcyon skies and smooth sailing, however turbulent the times seemed at the moment. As well as episodes of peril, even shipwreck, as the grand old lady was tossed and turned, even torn asunder. See 1861-65.

There would be notations in the log by the greatest of her captains and commanders, the Washingtons and Lincolns, whose service to the Republic even now can be summed up by only one word: indispensable.

The roster of skippers would include the near-greats, too, however much they might have veered off course from time to dangerous time, like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan, who seem to have taken command just when their vision and leadership — and spirit — were most needed.

Oliver Wendell Holmes once observed of FDR that he may not have had a first-class intellect, but he had a first-class temperament. The same could be said of Ronald Reagan, another Happy Warrior. No wonder both held ship and crew together through many a storm, guiding the old Republic into safe harbor.

Yes, there were glory days — when the Revolution was won and the nation founded, and its liberty confirmed in law, specifically the Constitution of the United States, which yet endures, however undermined by the never-ceasing ambitions and ideologies of men convinced their ideas are superior to its.

Others besides the great and near-great have occupied the captain’s quarters from time to time, and some almost steered

the great ship onto the rocks — disasters such as James Buchanan and just drifters such as Jimmy Carter.

Our current captain looks increasingly like one of those nondescript Others — not because his ideology tends to outrun his understanding, though it does, but because, like Jimmy Carter, he doesn’t seem to know what he’s doing. Which may explain why his Signature Accomplishment is becoming his signature failure. See the Paul continuing Greenberg misadventures of what is known as Obamacare, which may explain why this captain is constantly issuing course corrections without actually changing course.

If there were charts and maps to consult on this voyage, they might include a notation found on old depictions of the seven treacherous seas: Here There Be Monsters. And yet our heedless captain sails on, like a Columbus without an astrolabe, as the inevitable storms arise.

Our president’s latest obsession and political appeal (with him they are much the same) would seem to be a determination to assure equality in American society “whenever and wherever” he can, no matter what Congress or the Constitution may have to say on the subject. If his goal and compulsion were noted on a sea chart, it might be designated The Shoals of Equality.

As attractive as equality sounds in any democratic society, the passion for it can lead that society into deep and dangerous waters. The con-

cept of equality itself has undergone a sea change since it was used to mean equality before the law — a shining ideal bequeathed to the world by Western civilization. But equality seems to have lost its earlier, pristine meaning and now refers to an only material equality — an equality of income, of property, of spoils.

And when words are degraded, so is society. If only the word still meant an equality of opportunity, not of results.

Then the possibility of an aristocracy of merit arising out of an equality of opportunity might be born again.

A keen and always prescient observer of “Democracy in America,” the indispensable Alexis de Tocqueville observed that Americans are forever torn between a desire for liberty and an equal but opposite desire for equality. Each has its great benefits and great dangers — and the objective of a great leader must be to guide us safely between them. But our captain seems to have set his sails only for one. Indeed, he’s called inequality of income “the defining challenge of our time.”

Forgotten is Tocqueville’s warning: “Democratic institutions tend to promote the feeling of envy.” And where it leads, which is nowhere good.

As another foreign observer once said: “The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” — Winston Churchill.

That is something else to inscribe on the charts. Along with: Beware the Shoals of Equality.

Paul Greenberg is the Pulitzer prize-winning editorial page editor of the Arkansas DemocratGazette.

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DAILY PLANNER

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014

FYI The City of Sumter is accepting applications through May 2 for the Summer Youth Employment Programs. Students ages 14-15 will work in city government and students age 16 through high school will work in the Co-Op Program for local businesses. Students must live in the city limits and meet income requirements set by HUD. Students should see their school guidance counselors for applications and income guidelines or pick up an application from the Liberty Center, 12 W. Liberty St., Office H, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call Carolet Thomas at (803) 774-1652 or Clarence Gaines at (803) 774-1649.

The YWCA of the Upper Lowlands Inc. is planning a Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) reunion in conjunction with the annual banquet schedule for April 25. If you were a TWIN from 1980 to 2010, contact Yolanda Debra Wilson at (803) 773-7158 or ydwilson@ ywcasumter.org.

The University of South Carolina Prevention Research Center and Sumter County Active Lifestyles are sponsoring a free walking program. If you are interested in becoming more active, form a walking group of 4-8 members and join Sumter County On The Move! This program allows you to walk at your own convenience or with a group. Free workshops and physical activity information available. Call (803) 774-3860 or register at https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/scotm-test2.

Are you a breast cancer survivor? Maggie L. Richardson is seeking other survivors to form a music group and give back to the community. If you are interested in joining, contact her at mlrminstry2012@gmail.com or (803) 236-9086.

Belly dancing classes are held at 6 p.m. every Monday at the Parks and Recreation Department, 155 Haynsworth St. Only $20 per month.

The Rembert Area Community Coalition offers an after school program for students from kindergarten to sixth grade at the youth center in Rembert. Children receive assistance with homework, school projects, etc. A nutritious snack is served daily. There is a small monthly fee. Registrations are accepted noon-2 p.m. at 8455 Camden Highway, U.S. 521, Rembert, in front of the car wash. Call Dr. Juanita Britton at (803) 4322001.

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone/everyone who served in the 2nd Infantry Division. Visit the website at www.2ida.org or contact Mike Davino at MDavino@yahoo.com or (919) 498-1910.

Zumba classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Parks and Recreation building on

Haynsworth Street. Classes are $5 each and no registration is required. Contact Deanne Lewis at zumbadeanne@gmail.com.

The Palmetto Singles Club holds a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at the VFW on Gion Street. Call Nancy McLeod, club president, at (803) 469-3433.

Sumter Area Toastmasters meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the Sumter Mall community room, 1057 Broad St. The group helps in developing speaking and leadership skills. Call Douglas Wilson at (803) 778-0197 or Rebecca Gonzalez at (803) 565-9271.

The Sumter Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Bultman Conference Room at USC Sumter.

Administrative professionals, assistants and secretaries are encouraged to attend.

Call Mary Sutton at (803) 9383760.

Having cancer is hard. Finding help shouldn’t be. Free help for cancer patients from the American Cancer Society.

Transportation to treatment, help for appearance related side effects of treatment, nutrition help, one-on-one breast cancer support, free housing away from home during treatment, help finding clinical trials, someone to talk to — all free. Call (800) 227-2345.

The South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships Inc., a non-profit organization, announces the S.C. Weatherization Assistance Program.

This program helps provide weatherization assistance to low-income South Carolinians. Services include, but are not limited to, insulating attics, walls, floors, water heaters and exposed pipes; stripping and caulking around doors and windows; and replacing broken glass panes. Call the Weatherization office of Wateree Community Action Agency Inc. at (803) 773-9716 or the state information line at (888) 7719404.

Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN-762) past and present, to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, contact Allen R. Hope, president, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505; (260) 486-2221 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; fax (260) 492-9771; or email at hope4391@verizon.net.

Agape Hospice is in need of volunteers. Whether your passion is baking, knitting, reading, singing, etc., Agape Hospice can find a place for you.

Contact Thandi Blanding at (803) 774-1075, (803) 260-3876 or tblanding@agapsenior. com.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep an open EUGENIA LAST mind. A positive, enthusiastic approach to a situation will help you avoid an argument. A willingness to compromise and work alongside others will help you achieve goals and avoid unnecessary upset and opposition.

Romance is highlighted.

goals. Rely on your business savvy to point you in the right direction.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take care of your responsibilities. Follow through with a promise you made, and be sure not to divulge a secret you’ve been trusted to keep. Ask questions and gather information that will help you expand your knowledge.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stick to the task you’ve been given.

Uncertainty will lead to a poor choice. You are best to do your work, say little and wait until you are fully satisfied with the work you have done before presenting it to others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Concentrate on getting ahead.

Refuse to take on someone else’s job when you have your own to complete. The work you do must be your best if you want to be considered for advancement. Don’t alter your plans because someone is unpredictable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make changes based on the information you gather and what you learn by observing others. A change at home will play in your favor. Fixing up your surroundings will make you feel more at home. Romance will improve your personal life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Avoid joint ventures or mixing business with pleasure. Spend more time expanding your interests and building your relationships with people who share your beliefs and

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Set your sights on what you want to see unfold, and make it happen. Travel, communications and making personal changes should be at the top of your to-do list. Love is highlighted, along with selfimprovement and socializing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make choices based on the way you feel.

Your intuition won’t let you down.

Learning will come easy if you step back and watch the mistakes others make. A personal investment can alter how or where you live.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Listen carefully and say as little as possible. Confusion is apparent if you get into discussions. Don’t believe everything you hear. Make the changes at home that will help secure your financial position, not put you further in debt.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Moderation and simplicity will be required if you want to avoid a scene. Arguing will lead to a nowin situation. Put more effort into completing your work and nurturing important partnerships.

Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Prepare to make whatever changes are required in order to reach your goal. There is money to be made if you put in extra hours. Clear a workspace at home that you can use to develop a part-time business.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keeping a secret will buy you time and help you avoid emotional upset. Developing an interest you have will open up new possibilities that can add to your income.

Socializing with friends or getting together with your lover will ease stress.

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WEATHER

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

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Winds: SW 10-20 mph

Winds: SSW 8-16 mph

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Winds: SSE 10-20 mph

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Gaffney 80/54 Spartanburg 80/52

Greenville 79/52

Columbia 88/59

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IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 86/61

Aiken 84/58

ON THE COAST

Charleston 84/63

Today: Breezy with periods of clouds and sunshine. High 75 to 83.

Saturday: A morning shower or thunderstorm around. High 70 to 77.

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LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

3-4-12-20-35 PowerUp: 2

8-13-19-22-53 Powerball: 24; Powerplay: 2

10-23-68-74-75 Megaball: 9 Megaplier: 5

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9-1-7 and 9-9-3

3-5-0-9 and 9-4-8-0

SPCA PET OF THE WEEK Theo, a 2-year-old tricolored neutered beagle, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is playful, affectionate, gentle, active, friendly and great with other dogs. Theo absolutely loves cuddling and lots of attention. The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday.

Visit www.sumterscspca.com.

“WOOFSTOCK 2014: A Music Festival Going to the Dogs!” will be held at noon Saturday, May 3, at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center, 1100 S. Guignard Drive.

Participating bands include N&J Acoustic Express, Sanctuary Blues Band, Essence Band, High Ridge Bluegrass Gospel Band, Southeastern Way, 4 Way Stop, Pack Road Project, and Victoria Elizabeth Cook. Cost: $5 per adult; and free for children under 12. All proceeds benefit the Sumter SPCA. Call (803) 773-9292 for more information.

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USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Staley sees bigger things ahead for Gamecocks

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press Dawn Staley was proud of what South Carolina accomplished this season and knows there’s much more ahead for her young team.

The Gamecocks won their first Southeastern Conference championship, their 29 victories were the most in more than three decades and they earned the program’s first-ever No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. And while South Carolina lost in the Stanford Regional semifinals to North Carolina, Staley believes that will empower her players to work even harder this offseason to take that next step.

“I thought it was a great experience to go through that,

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina women’s head basketball coach Dawn Staley, left, sees great things ahead for her young USC squad with guard Tiffany Mitchell, center, and host of other talented players returning. more mental than anything,” Staley said this week at South Carolina’s football pro timing

day in Columbia. “As far as the entire team, they’ve never played basketball that late in

the season. I think for them to do that, you’ve got to have some experience and with us

being so young, it’ll pay off in the future.”

Much of the club that went 29-5 this season returns, led

by SEC player of the year Tiffany Mitchell, all-SEC player Aleighsa Welch and the league’s freshman and sixthwoman of the year Alaina Coates.

Staley’s also got what might be her strongest recruiting class coming in featuring McDonald’s AllAmericans in forward Jatarie White and guard Bianca Cuevas. The Gamecocks are also still in the mix for the country’s No. 1 prospect in A’ja Wilson, a 6-foot-5 post player from Columbia who’s narrowed her college choices

SEE USC, PAGE B4

PREP TENNIS

MEN’S FINAL FOUR

Future is now

Sharpshooter Frazier a force for No. 1 Florida

BY MARK LONG The Associated Press

WH tennis has right pieces for deep playoff run

ARLINGTON, Texas — It was 6:45 a.m. on a Saturday, more than four hours before tip-off against Mississippi, and Florida guard Michael Frazier II was in the visiting arena putting up shots.

About 400 of them.

By the time Frazier was done, he was soaked in sweat and reeking from the hour-long workout.

For him, this was the look, feel and smell of success.

Frazier’s sharp-shooting prowess comes at a price. He’s one of coach Billy Donovan’s hardest workers, spending countless extra hours in the gym, and it’s paying off big time for the top-seeded Gators (36-2).

Frazier set the school record for 3-pointers in a season with 117 and a Southeastern Conference record with 11 treys against South Carolina last month. And while Florida’s four seniors are getting significant attention at the Final Four, Frazier is the one to watch against Connecticut on Saturday night.

“He’s an outstanding weapon,’’ UConn coach Kevin Ollie said Thursday. “He creates so many

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com The past, present and future has arrived for Wilson Hall’s boys tennis team and they all realize what’s at hand.

A year ago, the Barons went 15-1 on the season, losing their only match of the season in the SCISA 3A state semifinals to Hilton Head Prep. This year the Barons are off to an 8-0 start after Thursday’s 9-0 win over Pinewood Prep with the exact squad from last year.

Barons head coach Chuck McCord hopes the team will take that next step toward competing for a title.

“I think they are getting to that next level,” McCord said. “Whether it’s this year or the next — that’s the great thing about not having any seniors on the team — I think this group of guys is in position to move to that next level so they can compete successfully with anybody in the state.

“Our goal right now is to make it through the second round of the playoffs and get to that final match and see how we can match up against whoever is supposed to be the best.”

“We do have the same team as last year, but people take it a little more serious,” junior Pierce Thompson said. “They can see we have a chance to win a state championship so we’re more focused. Really, I think, coming together and getting into the mentality that we’re going to have to hate to lose (will carry us to

SEE FUTURE, PAGE B3

SEE FRAZIER, PAGE B5

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DENNIS BURNSON / THE SUMTER ITEM

Wilson Hall No. 1 singles player Thomas Brown and the Barons are off to a fast start at 8-0 and are looking for another deep run in the SCISA 3A tennis state playoffs a year after going 15-1 and making it to the semifinals.

Florida guard Michael Frazier II has been a sharp-shooting threat for the No. 1 overall Gators during their run to the Final Four.

NASCAR

Richard Petty Motorsports off to strong start after offseason upgrades

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Richard Petty, still mourning the death of his wife, skipped the short trip to Martinsville Speedway to watch his team compete.

At the track located a little over an hour south from Petty’s famed race shop, his two drivers set out to capture a victory in honor of the late Lynda Petty and their boss, “The King.’’

Marcos Ambrose and Aric

Almirola fell short of driving their way into Victory Lane on Sunday. But for just the fourth time in 77 races as teammates, both Richard Petty Motorsports drivers finished inside the top 10.

Ambrose led 22 laps en route to his season-best finish of fifth and Almirola was eighth. It marked the second time in three races the duo both finished inside the top 10, and showed the RPM has turned a corner in its bid to recapture some of its glory days.

AMBROSE

ALMIROLA

“We have a brand here at our race team and it is Richard Petty Motorsports and it is `The King’ and all that he has accomplished. We want to live up to that,’’ said Almirola.

“We want to get back to those successful ways that they have had for so many years.

Obviously we have been through some tough times and we are clawing our way back to where we need to be and we see the light now.

“It was pretty dark a few years ago, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel and if we continue to run like me and Marcos have run, in the top five and top 10 and challenging and leading races and challenging to win races, you can only do that so many times before you start winning races.’’

Petty, a Hall of Famer, won

200 races and seven championships for Petty Enterprises.

The organization has won just three races since John Andretti’s 1999 victory and went through a 10-year losing streak.

The organization has not won since 2012, but an offseason commitment from sponsor Smithfield helped RPM add personnel and invest in equipment, testing, and research and development.

SEE RPM, PAGE B4

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AREA ROUNDUP

Barwick tosses 1-hitter in LHS softball’s 13-0 win Katelynn Barwick threw a 1-hit shutout as the Lakewood softball team earned a 13-0 victory over OrangeburgWilkinson on Thursday at the Lady Gators field.

Offensively Lacey Tisdale led LHS going 3-for-3 with two runs scored.

Kara McKnight had two hits and scored two runs.

The Lady Gators, now 5-5 overall and 0-4 in Region VI-3A, will host Crestwood today.

VARSITY TRACK & FIELD

8-0 on the season with a 9-0 victory over Pinewood Prep at Palmetto Tennis Center on Thursday.

The Barons will host Heathwood Hall on Monday at PTC. Singles 1- Brown def. Holoubek 6-0, 6-0 2- Davis. def. Wert 6-2, 6-0 3- Stover def. Russi 6-2, 6-1 4- Hendrix def. Diffley 6-0, 6-2 5- Thompson def. Bailey 6-0, 6-0 6- Stone def. Olaru 6-1, 6-1 Doubles 1-Davis/Stover def. Holoubek 8-2 2-Hendrix/Thompson def. Russi/Diffley 8-0 3-Stone/Kellogg def. Bailey/Olaru 8-2

LADY BARONS WIN 5-TEAM MEET

JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL

The Lady Barons won a 5-team meet on Wednesday at Spencer Field, scoring 173 points.

Laurence Manning finished fifth with 28 points.

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First-place finishers Wilson Hall: Hayley Smoak 100; Anna Lyles, Hayley Smoak, Leah Barwick, Julia Ladson 4x400; Cori Moore long jump, triple jump; Claire Estep discus.

Laurence Manning: Hannah Graham 100m, 200m.

Second-place finishers Wilson Hall: Amy Banghart 100; Amy Banghart 400m; Anna Lyles 800m; McKenzie Smith triple jump; Mary Peyton Zilch discus; Anna Lyles 3200; Maggie Ballard, Nicolette Fisher, Bethany Jennings, Holly Poag 4x800 relay.

Third-place finishers Wilson Hall: Liza Segars, Cori Moore, Dubose Alderman, Elliott Kassam 4x100 relay; Julia Ladson 400m; McKenzie Smith high jump.

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Wilson Hall improved to 9-2 on the year with a 14-4 victory in five innings over Cardinal Newman at the Barons field on Thursday.

Jett Wheeler struck out five over three innings and Daniel Reynolds struck out three over the final two innings.

Offensively Wheeler and Luke Stokes each had two hits to lead WH. John Ballard and Drew Talley each scored three runs. Wheeler, Ballard and Talley each had a triple.

WH travels to Florence Christian today.

LAKEWOOD 12

BOYS

CRESTWOOD 0

VARSITY GOLF WILSON HALL 147 ORANGEBURG PREP 175 FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 183 LAURENCE MANNING 192

Wilson Hall won a SCISA Region II-3A golf match on Thursday scoring a low 147. Orangeburg Prep was second with a 175 followed by Florence Christian with a 183 and Laurence Manning carded a 192.

Raines Waggett led the Barons with a low 35. Grier Schwartz and Coker Lowder each shot a 37 while Christian Salzer carded a 38.

The Barons next match will be on Monday in Bishopville.

VARSITY TRACK & FIELD WILSON HALL WINS 5-TEAM MEET

The Barons won a 5-team meet on Wednesday at Spencer Field, scoring 236 points to lead the way.

Thomas Sumter finished second with 95 points Laurence Manning finished fourth with 48 points.

First-place finishers Wilson Hall: Matthew Tavarez 3200; Connor Curtis, Brayden Fidler, Rhett Howell, Bryce Lyles 4x800 relay; Devin Singleton 100m, 400m, 200m, long jump; Josh Gentile, Michael Lowery, Brent Carraway, Evans Boyle 4x100 relay; Michael Lowery high jump; Tanner Carraway discus; Tanner Carraway shot put.

Laurence Manning: Charlie Walker 400 hurdles.

Thomas Sumter: David Crotts, Patrick Kuzbary, Liam Miller, Noah White 4x800 relay; Jacob Crotts 1600m.

Second-place finishers Wilson Hall: Connor Curtis 1600m; Hayes Goodson 400 hurdles; Brayden Fidler 800m; Ken Ballard discus, shot put.

Laurence Manning: Charlie Walker 110 hurdles; Jordan Rock, Brandon Fenters, Aaron Kruger, Charlie Walker 4x400 relay; Cole Hair triple jump.

Thomas Sumter: Taylor Roedl 100m, 200m; Chris White, Noah White, Cody Segura, Taylor Roedl 4x100 relay; Noah White 400m.

Third-place finishers Wilson Hall: Hayes Goodson 110 hurdles; Drew Reynolds 1600; Nick Sersun 400m; Josh Gentile, Campbell Mims, Andrik Rivera-Nesala, Brayden Fidler 4x400 relay; Brent Carraway high jump; Evans Boyle triple jump; Walker Ard shot put.

Laurence Manning: Cole Hair long jump.

Thomas Sumter: Michael Hoag 100m, 200m; Patrick Kuzbary 800m.

VARSITY TENNIS WILSON HALL 9 PINEWOOD PREP 0

The Barons tennis team improved

Lakewood’s Wyatt Thompson and David Frye combined to shut out the Crestwood Knights in a 12-0 victory on Thursday at the Knights field.

The JV Gators were led offensively

by Chase McCarn who was 2-for-3.

Ryan Wolfe contributed two runs batted in and was 1-for-2 with a double.

B TEAM BASEBALL LAURENCE MANNING 9 THOMAS SUMTER 8 Dalton Paige struck out eight through five innings to lead the Laurence Manning Academy B team past Thomas Sumter Academy 9-8 on Thursday as the Swampcats improved to 13-0 on the season.

Seth Stamps pitched the final two innings to help aid the Swampcats’ victory.

Offensively, LMA’s Taylor Lee had the eventual game-winning hit in the seventh.

LMA will host Wilson Hall in a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. in Manning at the Clarendon County Recreation Complex.

VARSITY SOCCER WILSON HALL 5 LAURENCE MANNING 0 MANNING — J. D. Croft scored four goals to pace Wilson Hall to a 5-0 victory at Laurence Manning on Thursday.

Harris Jordan scored the other goal for the Barons, who improved to 3-5 on the season and 3-3 in region play.

Wilson Hall returns to action Tuesday at Florence Christian.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER HARTSVILLE 4 LAKEWOOD 3 Hartsville beat Lakewood 4-3 in a penalty kick shootout on Thursday at J. Frank Baker Stadium.

The game was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation.

Christian McDonald led the Gators with two goals and an assist. Blake Carraher and Greg McLeod each had a goal. Philip Cadena had a goal and an assist in the loss for the 1-2 JV Gators.

SCOREBOARD

TODAY’S GAMES

TV, RADIO TODAY

10 a.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match -- Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

10:30 a.m. -- Girls High School Basketball: Dick’s Sporting Goods National Tournament Semifinal Game from Queens, N.Y. -- Edgewater (Fla.) vs. Riverdale Baptist (Md.) (ESPNU).

11 a.m. -- Women’s College Gymnastics: Big Twelve Conference Championships from Morgantown, W.Va. (SPORTSOUTH).

11 a.m. -- Formula One Racing: Bahrain Grand Prix Practice from Sakhir, Bahrain (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

Noon -- NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series West from Irwindale, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1).

Noon -- LPGA Golf: Kraft Nabisco Championship Second Round from Rancho Mirage, Calif. (GOLF).

12:30 p.m. -- Girls High School Basketball: Dick’s Sporting Goods National Tournament Semifinal Game from Queens, N.Y. -- Fremont (Utah) vs. Miami Senior (Fla.) (ESPNU).

1 p.m. -- Women’s Professional Tennis: Family Circle Cup Quarterfinal Match from Charleston (ESPN2).

1 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Washington (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7).

2 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Milwaukee at Boston (MLB NETWORK).

2:15 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs (WGN).

2:30 p.m. -- High School Basketball: Dick’s Sporting Goods National Tournament Semifinal Game from Queens, N.Y. (ESPN2).

3 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Houston Open Second Round from Humble, Texas (GOLF).

4 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 Pole Qualifying from Fort Worth, Texas (FOX SPORTS 1).

4 p.m. -- IRL Racing: Indy Lights Series from St. Petersburg, Fla. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

4:05 p.m. -- College Baseball: South Carolina at Arkansas Doubleheader Game One (WNKT-FM 107.5).

4:30 p.m. -- High School Basketball: Dick’s Sporting Goods National Tournament Semifinal Game from Queens, N.Y. (ESPN2).

6 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Duck Commander 500 Practice from Fort Worth, Texas (FOX SPORTS 1).

6 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: Kraft Nabisco Championship Second Round from Rancho Mirage, Calif. (GOLF).

6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXYFM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

6:15 p.m. -- High School Baseball: Spring Valley at Lugoff-Elgin (WPUB-FM 102.7).

7 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: Denver at Villanova (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Denver at Memphis (ESPN).

7 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: Albany at Johns Hopkins (ESPNU).

7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Washington at New Jersey (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Orlando at Charlotte (SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. -- College Baseball: Alabama at Texas A&M (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Toronto or St. Louis at Pittsburgh (MLB NETWORK).

7:35 p.m. -- College Baseball: South Carolina at Arkansas Doubleheader Game Two (WNKT-FM 107.5).

8:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 from Fort Worth, Texas (ESPN2, WEGX-FM 92.9).

9:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City at Houston (ESPN).

9 p.m. -- College Softball: Arkansas at Alabama (ESPNU).

9:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: CBI Championship Championship Series Game Three -- Fresno State at Siena (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

10 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Steve Cunningham vs. Amir Mansour for the USBA Heavyweight Title and Curtis Stevens vs. Tureano Johnson in a Middleweight Bout from Philadelphia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

PREP SCHEDULE

Haas, Hoffman share Houston Open lead Matt Kuchar lead a group of five golfers at 6 under. J.B. Holmes, Erik Compton and Jim Renner are also at 6 under, with 10 golfers at 5 under.

Of the 144 players in the field, 113 finished at even par or under on an overcast and occasionally misty day.

Mickelson and Bradley were part of a threesome with Webb Simpson, who also finished 4 under. All three players in the group navigated the course without a bogey in their morning rounds.

Former world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, playing in the afternoon and one of the five top-10 players in the world in the tourna-

ment, finished with a 2-under 70.

Bishopville native Tommy Gainey finished the day at 1 under.

FENG LEADS KRAFT NABISCO

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Shanshan Feng shot a 66 in perfect morning conditions at Mission Hills in the first major championship of the year, putting her a stroke ahead of Michelle Wie in the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

Se Ri Pak birdied her final hole to match Wie at 67. Angel Yin, a 15-yearold high school freshman, was another stroke back at 68 with Amy Yang.

From wire reports

Baltimore (M.Gonzalez 0-0) at Detroit (A. Sanchez 0-0), 1:08 p.m.

Milwaukee (Estrada 0-0) at Boston (Peavy 0-0), 2:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Pelfrey 0-0) at Cleveland (Salazar 0-0), 3:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (E.Johnson 0-0) at Kansas City (Guthrie 0-0), 4:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 0-0) at Toronto (McGowan 0-0), 7:07 p.m.

Texas (Saunders 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Richards 0-0) at Houston (Harrell 0-0), 8:10 p.m.

Seattle (C.Young 0-0) at Oakland (Straily 0-0), 10:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION Washington Miami Atlanta Philadelphia New York CENTRAL DIVISION Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee WEST DIVISION Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Colorado Arizona

W 3 3 2 1 0

L 0 1 1 2 3

Pct 1.000 .750 .667 .333 .000

GB – ½ 1 2 3

W 2 2 1 1 1

L 1 1 2 2 2

Pct .667 .667 .333 .333 .333

GB – – 1 1 1

W 4 3 1 1 1

L 1 1 2 3 5

Pct .800 .750 .333 .250 .167

GB – ½ 2 2½ 3½

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Atlanta 1, Milwaukee 0 Pittsburgh 4, Chicago Cubs 3, 16 innings Colorado 6, Miami 5 Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 0 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 1 Texas 4, Philadelphia 3 San Francisco 2, Arizona 0 L.A. Dodgers 5, San Diego 1

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh 2 St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 6 Miami 8, Colorado 5 Washington 8, N.Y. Mets 2 San Francisco 8, Arizona 5

TODAY’S GAMES

Atlanta (Hale 0-0) at Washington (Jordan 0-0), 1:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Estrada 0-0) at Boston (Peavy 0-0), 2:05 p.m.

Philadelphia (R.Hernandez 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 0-0), 2:20 p.m.

Arizona (Delgado 0-0) at Colorado (Nicasio 0-0), 4:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Vogelsong 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 1-0), 4:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Miller 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Cole 0-0), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Leake 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Mejia 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

San Diego (Stults 0-0) at Miami (Koehler 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS

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

W 43 40 33 23 16

L 32 34 43 52 59

Pct .573 .541 .434 .307 .213

GB – 2½ 10½ 20 27

W 52 39 37 32 21

L 22 36 38 42 54

Pct .703 .520 .493 .432 .280

GB – 13½ 15½ 20 31½

W 53 43 31 27 14

L 23 32 45 48 61

Pct .697 .573 .408 .360 .187

GB – 9½ 22 25½ 38½

W 59 49 44 44 32

L 16 25 31 31 43

Pct .787 .662 .587 .587 .427

GB – 9½ 15 15 27

W 54 49 37 33 23

L 19 27 37 42 52

Pct .740 .645 .500 .440 .307

GB – 6½ 17½ 22 32

L 22 29 31 48 50

Pct .711 .613 .587 .360 .333

GB – 7½ 9½ 26½ 28½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

TODAY

Varsity Baseball Sumter at Carolina Forest, 6:30 p.m.

Crestwood at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m.

Manning at Marlboro County, 6:30 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Florence Christian, 7 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 7 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Dillon Christian, 6:30 p.m.

Clarendon Hall at Coastal Christian, 6 p.m.

Sumter Christian at Fountain Inn Christian, 4 p.m.

Junior Varsity Baseball Wilson Hall at Florence Christian, 4 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 4 p.m.

B Team Baseball Robert E. Lee at Dillon Christian, 3:30 p.m.

Varsity Boys Golf Sumter in Low Country Invitational (at Plantation Course in Edisto Beach), TBA Varsity Boys Soccer Sumter at West Florence, 7:30 p.m.

Manning at Crestwood, 5:30 p.m.

Hartsville at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.

Thomas Sumter in Airport High Tournament, TBA Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Sumter at West Florence, 6 p.m.

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

Hartsville at Lakewood, 6 p.m.

Junior Varsity Girls Soccer West Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m.

Varsity Softball Crestwood at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m.

Manning at Marlboro County, 6:30 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at East Clarendon, 6 p.m.

Florence Christian at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Dillon Christian, 5:30 p.m.

Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 6 p.m.

Sumter Christian at Fountain Inn Christian (DH), 3:30 p.m.

Junior Varsity Softball Manning at Marlboro County, 5:30 p.m.

Florence Christian at Wilson Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m.

B Team Softball Robert E. Lee at Dillon Christian, 4 p.m.

Varsity Boys Tennis Sumter at West Florence, 5 p.m.

MLB STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

GOLF ROUNDUP

HUMBLE, Texas — Phil Mickelson did more than prove to just himself that he’s ready for next week’s Masters on Thursday.

Without so much as a practice round this week, Mickelson opened with a 4-under par 68 and was among the leaders following Thursday’s opening round of the Houston Open.

Mickelson is three shots back of first-round coleaders Bill Haas and Charley Hoffman, both who finished at 7 under.

Hass had five birdies on his back nine, while Hoffman needed just 27 putts to earn a share of the lead.

Keegan Bradley and

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SOUTHWEST DIVISION y-San Antonio Houston Dallas Memphis New Orleans NORTHWEST DIVISION x-Oklahoma City Portland Minnesota Denver Utah Pacific Division

W y-L.A. Clippers 54 Golden State 46 Phoenix 44 Sacramento 27 L.A. Lakers 25 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Cleveland 119, Orlando 98 Indiana 101, Detroit 94 Washington 118, Boston 92 Charlotte 123, Philadelphia 93 New York 110, Brooklyn 81 Toronto 107, Houston 103 Miami 96, Milwaukee 77 Chicago 105, Atlanta 92 Minnesota 102, Memphis 88 San Antonio 111, Golden State 90 Denver 137, New Orleans 107 L.A. Clippers 112, Phoenix 108 Sacramento 107, L.A. Lakers 102

THURSDAY’S GAMES

San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

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

TODAY’S GAMES

Denver at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Orlando at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Utah, 9 p.m.

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

Phoenix at Portland, 10 p.m.

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

Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION Toronto Baltimore Boston Tampa Bay New York CENTRAL DIVISION Detroit Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City WEST DIVISION Seattle Houston Texas Oakland Los Angeles

W 2 1 1 1 0

L 1 1 1 2 2

Pct .667 .500 .500 .333 .000

GB – ½ ½ 1 1½

W 2 2 2 1 0

L 0 1 1 2 2

Pct 1.000 .667 .667 .333 .000

GB – ½ ½ 1½ 2

W 3 2 2 1 0

L 0 0 1 2 3

Pct 1.000 1.000 .667 .333 .000

GB – ½ 1 2 3

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Detroit 2, Kansas City 1, 10 innings Chicago White Sox 7, Minnesota 6, 11 innings Oakland 6, Cleveland 1, 1st game Boston 6, Baltimore 2 Toronto 3, Tampa Bay 0 Texas 4, Philadelphia 3 Houston 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 Cleveland 6, Oakland 4, 2nd game Seattle 8, L.A. Angels 2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Kansas City at Detroit, ppd., rain Minnesota 10, Chicago White Sox 9 Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

NHL SCHEDULE

By The Associated Press WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Islanders 2, Ottawa 1 Detroit 3, Boston 2 Anaheim 3, Edmonton 2 Los Angeles 4, Phoenix 0

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Buffalo at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Colorado, 9 p.m.

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

TODAY’S GAMES

Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Washington at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Philadelphia at Boston, 1 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 2 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Winnipeg at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

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

New Jersey at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Nashville at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

SPORTS

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Zimmerman helps Nats sweep Mets NEW YORK — Tanner Roark recovered from a shaky first inning as an emergency starter in place of ailing Jordan Zimmermann, and the Washington Nationals rallied past the New York Mets 8-2 Thursday for an opening 3-game sweep.

Ryan Zimmerman tied his career high with four hits, including three that led off innings. His second-inning home run started the Nationals’ comeback from a 2-0 deficit.

Washington’s leadoff batter reached in the first seven innings, and the Nationals rallied to win for the third time in the series.

While Washington opened 3-0 for the second straight season, the Mets fell to 0-3 for the first time since 2005.

They had not lost their first three home games since 1997.

Zimmermann, 19-9 last year, was fine Wednesday but developed a fever overnight and was throwing up.

Roark, who had been scheduled to start Friday’s home opener against Atlanta, was told in the morning he’d be on the mound.

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Wilson Hall No. 2 singles player Trey Davis hopes to help lead the undefeated Barons to another deep playoff run this year.

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Washington’s Adam LaRoche, left, and Ryan Zimmerman celebrate after the Nationals defeated the Mets 8-2 on Thursday in New York to complete a 3-game sweep.

CARDINALS 7

hit solo shot for the Giants.

REDS 6

CUBS 3

CINCINNATI — The St. Louis Cardinals overcame another long delay and Todd Frazier’s two homers on Thursday, holding on to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 and take two of three in their season-opening series.

The first pitch was delayed 3 hours, 42 minutes because of rain. The Cardinals then emerged from their 2-game hitting slump by knocking Homer Bailey (0-1) out of the game in the fifth inning. Jhonny Peralta homered to get it going.

PIRATES 2

GIANTS 8 DIAMONDBACKS 5

PHOENIX — Angel Pagan hit a 3-run home run in San Francisco’s 5-run eighth inning and the Giants rallied to beat Arizona 8-5 on Thursday in a game that was halted briefly in the top of the first due to a swarm of bees in the outfield.

Paul Goldschmidt and Mark Trumbo each hit 2-run home runs and Arizona led 5-3 after seven. But Brandon Belt hit his third home run of the series and Brandon Hicks had a pinch-

PITTSBURGH — Jason Hammel pitched 2-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Thursday for their first win of the season.

The right-hander allowed a run, struck out five and walked one in 6 2/3 innings.

Emilio Bonifacio went 2 for 4 and scored twice to continue his torrid start for the Cubs.

bello had a career-high six RBI and doubled twice, Oswaldo Arcia hit a go-ahead triple and the Minnesota Twins avoided a seasonopening sweep with a 10-9 comeback win Thursday over the Chicago White Sox. Trailing 9-8 heading into the ninth, the Twins scored twice off Chicago closer Matt Lindstrom (0-1). Trevor Plouffe singled with two outs in the ninth to tie the game before Arcia’s triple off the wall in center gave Minnesota a 10-9 lead.

RED SOX 4

MARLINS 8

ORIOLES 3

ROCKIES 5

TWINS 10

BALTIMORE — David Ortiz had three of Boston’s 12 hits off Wei-Yin Chen, and the Red Sox got an effective pitching performance from Felix Doubront and four relievers in a 4-3 victory over Baltimore.

Xander Bogaerts also had three hits for the Red Sox, who took two of three in this season-opening series between AL East rivals. The 21-year-old Bogaerts has reached in eight of 12 plate appearances, collecting five hits and three walks.

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MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton singled home the goahead run with two outs in the eighth inning, capping a comeback to help the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 Thursday.

Casey McGehee had two hits and three RBI for the Marlins, who scored 27 runs while winning three of four games in the season-opening series.

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Junior Trey Davis said last year’s team didn’t really know what to expect from the favored Lowcountry teams because it didn’t face them. However, he thinks the Barons have a better idea of what to expect come postseason time.

That has heightened the team’s expectations because a lot of teams they will be battling for the state crown lost key players.

“I think we’ll probably make it to the state match and win,” Davis said of his goals.

“That’s what I expect and want for our team because no one wants to lose, but I think we should at least make it to the state match.

“I don’t want to get to the state match and just be satisfied with that, but if we get to the state (finals) it’d be better than not making it,” he added.

Davis and Thompson are the oldest players. McCord said Davis has come a long way in a short period of time, while Thompson has a great demeanor on the court.

“Trey’s only been playing tennis seriously for the last three years,” McCord said.

“He’s progressed really rapidly and is a strong, very athletic, tennis player who’s worked very hard.

“Mistakes don’t seem to bother (Pierce) much, so he’s able to maintain a level attitude throughout out a match,

regardless of what kind of opponent he’s playing, and that’s made him tough to beat,” McCord said.

The singles ladder consists of freshman Thomas Brown at No. 1followed by Davis at No. 2, sophomore Tradd Stover, freshman Hunter Hendrix, Thompson at No. 5 and sophomore Chandler Stone at No. 6. The doubles teams consist of Brown and Davis at No. 1, Stover and Hendrix at No. 2 and Thompson and Stone at 3.

McCord said because of the individual talent and experience of each player, practices usually tend to focus more on doubles play. Doubles, in fact, might be the key to helping the Barons take that next step.

“It’s three points out of the nine and that can determine a match a lot of the times,” Brown said.

Despite being only a freshman, Brown has a plethora of experience as tennis runs in his veins.

“Thomas has been playing No. 1 for a couple of years, so he’s got experience in that regard, but more importantly he’s got a lot of tennis experience in general beyond his years,” McCord said.

“I think that’s produced the versatility he has as a tennis player with the amount of time he’s played not only with his brother (Michael) and his dad (Wayne), but he’s played in tournaments. He’s had a long and storied tennis career even for a ninth- grader.”

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restwood High School running back Ty’Son Williams was at the University of South Carolina on Saturday for its junior day.

“I want to visit as many schools that have offered as possible,” said Williams, who has also visited Georgia and Clemson. He may be back at USC for the spring game.

Williams has offers from USC, Clemson, North Carolina, UGA, North Carolina State, Duke, Appalachian State, Georgia Tech and Michigan. There are no favorites right now.

Williams wants to make his decision before his season and he’s considering graduating early.

Offensive lineman Zach Giella of Augusta, Ga., took in USC’s practice last week, and while he remains very interested in the Gamecocks, he’s far from concluding his recruiting activities.

Giella is going to LSU for its spring game and will be back at USC for its spring game as well. As for USC, Giella likes several things.

Giella also has offers from Mississippi, Kentucky, Mississippi State, California, LSU, Duke, Missouri, Virginia and Miami.

USC assistant coach Deke Adams is looking into wide receiver Trevion Armstrong (6-feet-5-inches, 210 pounds) of Chesterfield, Va. Adams requested film on Armstrong recently and has Armstrong strongly considering attending a camp in Columbia this summer.

Armstrong had 41 receptions for 891 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior.

His offers are from Old Dominion, James Madison, Pittsburgh, Marshall, Charlotte and Towson with interest from USC, UNC, UVa and Duke. Armstrong has visited UVa, GT, Duke, UNC, JMU and Ohio with the three Atlantic Coast Conference schools standing out.

During its junior day, USC handed out offers to linebacker Amonte Cavan of Smith’s Station, Ala., and OL Nathan Gilliam of Knoxville, Tenn.

Athlete De’Ron Maxwell of Swedesboro, N.J., was at USC’s junior day and called the Gamecocks one of his favorites.

CLEMSON OL Jake Fruhmorgen of Tampa, Fla., is visiting Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan this week, his final trips before he makes his decision in a about a week. Fruhmorgen spent three days at Clemson earlier this month, and the Tigers put themselves in good shape with him. He also recently visited Florida, and even after the visit to Gainesville, Fruhmorgen is calling Clemson the leader.

Highly regarded quarterback Torrance Gibson of Plantation, Fla., visited Clemson last week as part of his spring tour.

He also visited Oklahoma, LSU, Tennessee, Auburn and Florida on his trip. He plans to issue a top 15 soon and will take his five official visits before making a decision.

CLEMSON AND USC Defensive end Michael Barnett of

RPM FROM PAGE B1 Those gains have been evident through the first six races of the season. Ambrose is 14th and Almirola is 26th, in part because of two accidents Almirola was involved in. Each driver has two top-10 finishes, Ambrose has two top fives and Almirola finished a career-best third at Bristol.

It’s the best start in seven Sprint Cup seasons for Ambrose, and it comes a year after Almirola raced out of

Woodland High School in Dorchester has been tied up with track and field this spring and hasn’t taken any visits recently. He wants to get to UGA and might visit Clemson this summer. He will go to Phil Kornblut GT for a camp. Right RECRUITING now Barnett has a top five, in no order, of CORNER NCSU, UNC, GT, UGA and Florida State.

Though Clemson and USC are not in that group, they have not been eliminated.

Barnett also has offers from Virginia Tech (formerly committed), Florida, Tennessee, Alabama and LSU. He won’t make his decision until after the season.

OL Zack Bailey of Summerville High was an interested spectator at USC’s practice last week. “I was seeing how the coaches react and interact with the players and how they coach,” Bailey said. “I was seeing their style and if it matches you. (OL) Coach (Shawn) Elliott reminds me a lot of our coaching style now. He drives you over your capacity. At the end of the day everything he does is to get you better.”

He’s also been to Clemson for a junior day and wants to visit UGA and Auburn. He will not be at USC or Clemson for a spring game because he’ll be with family in Florida. Right now, Bailey has a top four, in no order, of USC, Clemson, Auburn and UGA. Clemson and USC are keeping in regular contact with ATH Nyheim Hines of Garner, N.C., and both are pitching the idea to him that he can fill the shoes of a former dynamic receiver for them.

“Clemson tells me they have a place for me to play early,” Hines said. “(Sammy) Watkins’ position. I talked to (USC head) Coach (Steve) Spurrier last month about slot receiver. He compares me to Ace (Sanders).”

Hines plans to get to Clemson, USC, Ohio State, Wake Forest and Duke in coming weeks. He visited UNC and Duke for basketball games. Except for Ohio State, all of those schools have offered as have Florida, UGA, VT, Connecticut, Tennessee and East Carolina.

Hines is graduating early, so he’s looking to make a decision in September or October.

USC may be the next trip for LB Roquan Smith of Montezuma, Ga. With most of the ACC and Southeastern Conference schools, including Clemson and USC, extending Smith offers, the process of narrowing his list has been difficult.

USC and Clemson are on his current list. This spring, Smith has been to spring practices at Florida, Tennessee and Auburn and will be at UGA on Saturday.

Defensive back Octavis Johnson of Homerville, Ga., favors USC with Clemson No. 2 on his list. He was at Auburn last weekend.

It looks like Stanford will be the next visit for running back Bryce Love of

the gates, when RPM was illequipped to have both teams competing at the same level.

“I am never happy when we go to the race track and the two cars are as distant apart as they were last year with Aric running in the top 10 and Marcos struggling and crashing and just not finishing races and being where we needed to be,’’ said RPM competition director Sammy Johns. “This year, with the additional engineering we have added and the personnel

USC FROM PAGE B1 to Connecticut, North Carolina, Tennessee and the Gamecocks.

Wilson is expected to announce her decision April 16, the first day players can sign national letters of intent in the spring period.

Staley expects her returnees to work harder than ever this offseason to improve their games.

“If they don’t, we’ve got some players coming in who would be able to push them,” she said.

Expect Welch to take the reins of the club as a senior. The 6-foot forward was the team’s second leading scorer at 13.7 points a game and No. 2 in team rebounding at 7.6 boards a game. She finished with 47 blocks, third behind South Carolina’s 6-4 twin post players of Coates and Elem Ibiam.

Welch wasn’t sure what to expect entering the season without three seniors who started every game in 2012-13. But she quickly found a core group ready to work hard and push themselves to bigger things.

Mitchell increased her scoring average by more than 6 points to 15.5 points a game this season. She also led the Gamecocks in assists (118), three-point shooting (54.1 percent) and steals (62).

The team had winning streaks of eight, nine and 10 games, the last powering the Gamecocks to an SEC regular-season title. South

Wake Forest, N.C. Love recently visited Tennessee and plans to visit USC very soon. Clemson is also showing him interest. The Stanford visit is for a junior day.

QB Maquane Goodman of West Florence High recently visited NCSU for a spring practice. The Wolfpack have yet to offer, but did invite Goodman to attend camp there this summer. The trip was his first of the spring and he is still considering making the same trip to USC. His offer is from App State and he is hearing from Clemson, USC, NCSU and Tennessee.

OTHERS OL TJ Haney of Gaffney High visited WF last weekend and is scheduled to announce his decision today between the Demon Deacons and Vanderbilt.

Since visiting NCSU for a junior day in February, DB Rion Davis of A.C. Flora High in Columbia has not taken any trips. A lot of his time has been spent playing basketball for a team that did win the 3A state title. The Wolfpack continue to be his sole offer, but Davis is not ready to call them his favorite.

Old Dominion offered WR Markeyvious Adams of Greenwood High and WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside of Dorman High in Roebuck last week USC OL target Steven Gonzalez of New Jersey committed to Penn State over the weekend. OL Mason Veal of Charlotte, a USC and Clemson target and the son of former Gamecock athletes, committed to UNC last week.

BASKETBALL Adonis Delarosa, a 6-11 center from New York, plans to visit USC officially the weekend of April 12, his head coach said last week. “I think South Carolina is in very good shape,” Joe Arbitello said.

Other schools are still working Delarosa though. Alabama head coach Anthony Grant and UGA head coach Mark Fox were both up to see him last week along with Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon. And Delarosa visited Pitt last weekend.

USC, Auburn and Memphis are the latest to reach out to 6-7 Cinmeon Bowers of Chipola Junior College in Florida.

Bowers is a Wisconsin native and a former FSU commitment. He is regarded as the top JC talent available for the spring signing period.

Josh Cunningham, a 6-7 player from Chicago, has drawn interest from Minnesota, Bradley, Creighton, Indiana, Oklahoma and USC. A’Ja Wilson, the 6-5 player from Heathwood Hall in Columbia considered to be the No. 1 girls prospect in the country, will announce her college decision on April 16. She is choosing from USC, UNC, Tennessee and UConn.

Clemson picked up a commitment from 2014 left-handed pitcher Coan McAlpine out of Hickory, N.C. McAlpine is a fourth generation Tiger and is rated as the No. 2 LHP in the state of North Carolina. He was named First Team All-Atlantic Region by Perfect Game.

and equipment, we are able to have both cars running together on the race track and working the best together that I have ever seen the two of them work on the race track.

Ambrose credits the increased commitment to testing, and the development of his relationship with crew chief Drew Blickensderfer, who joined RPM in late 2012, and spent this past offseason making personnel moves that have strengthened the team.

Carolina celebrated the win at home — the Gamecocks were 16-0 in their building — and SEC Commissioner Mike Slive was on hand to present the trophy.

That’s when the Gamecocks, though appeared to lose the edge they carried much of the season. They lost the SEC regular-season finale at Tennessee, then fell in the league tournament semifinals to Kentucky.

While those defeats didn’t cost them a No. 1 seed, South Carolina was sent nearly 2,900 miles away from campus to Seattle for NCAA play.

Things ended with a second loss to the Tar Heels — North Carolina won a holiday tournament matchup in December at Myrtle Beach.

Still, Welch thought this year’s run set the team up to add to those milestones next year.

“The sky’s the limit,” she said.

Staley said the team needs more consistency from sophomore point guard Khadjah Sessions. Expect Sessions to get pushed by Cuevas, a 5-6 fireball who features an on-court toughness Staley possessed during her Hall-ofFame career.

Should South Carolina match this year’s results, it would have a benefit of opening the NCAA tournament at home. The Gamecocks were among Palmetto State schools unable to host NCAA tournament games because of a continuing NCAA ban against the state for flying the Confederate flag on Statehouse grounds.

CHARLESTON — Venus Williams couldn’t dig herself out of a hole this time and lost to Eugenie Bouchard 7-6 (6), 2-6, 6-4 at the Family Circle Cup on Thursday.

The 33-year-old Williams had fought back in each of her first two matches to advance. She seemed to follow the same gameplan in this one, rallying from a set down to win the second set and lead 2-1 in the third.

That’s when the 20-year-old Canadian, took over, breaking Williams’ serve twice down the stretch including the final game.

Williams’ defeat was part of a difficult day for past champions of the clay-court event. Along with 2004 winner Williams, two other previous Family Circle champs in Sabine Lisicki (2009) and Samantha Stosur (2010) lost third-round matches.

Lisicki, the fourth seed, fell to German countrywoman Andrea Petkovic 6-1, 6-0. Stosur, seeded seventh, was beaten by No. 9 seed Lucie Safarova 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.

NIT MINNESOTA 65 SMU 63 NEW YORK — Austin Hollins hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 46.1 seconds left and Minnesota won the NIT championship Thursday night, beating SMU 6563.

Hollins scored 19 points and Andre Hollins had 14 for the Golden Gophers (25-13), who took home the trophy for the third time.

MARSHALL, MCDERMOTT WIN AP AWARDS

ARLINGTON, Texas — Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall deftly guided the Shockers through a perfect regular season, earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, helping cement him as the runaway winner of the AP coach of the year award.

Creighton star Doug McDermott was a near-unanimous pick as the AP player of the year after a senior season that left him the fifth-leading scorer in Division I history.

USC - ARKANSAS BASEBALL POSTPONED

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Thursday’s South Carolina-Arkansas baseball game was postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in Fayetteville.

The game was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader for today with the first game at 4:05 p.m. and the second at 7:35 p.m.

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Dr. PETER McKOY CAMDEN — A celebration of life of Dr. Peter Brice McKoy will be held at 3 p.m.

Saturday at First Baptist Church in Camden. The Rev. Bruce Hancock will officiate.

The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall folMcKOY lowing the service.

Interment will be held at a later date at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, N.C. Peter was born Sept. 9, 1943, in Wilmington, the second son of Adair Morey Jr. and Priscilla Grainger McKoy, and went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 2, 2014.

He graduated from Edmunds High School in Sumter, Clemson University, and the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine. He served in the Air Force, after which he founded Wateree Animal Hospital in Camden in 1972. There he faithfully cared for pets and their owners for 40 years.

Pete was a founding member and president of the Boykin Spaniel Society. He was a member of the men’s Bible study at First Baptist, the monthly men’s study at Charlotte Thompson Center, and participated in Kairos Prison Ministry and Promise Keepers. Peter’s profound love for Jesus Christ led him on numerous foreign mission trips, but his primary calling was his own community. Many

Sunday mornings would find him reaching out to the homeless with coffee and doughnuts and offering a ride to church.

Pete is survived by his wife of 33 years, Peggy Smith McKoy; five children, Peter Brice McKoy Jr. (wife, Angie), Dr. Brodie Edens McKoy (Kendall), Kenly McKoy Chivers, Elizabeth McKoy Bemis (Andrew) and Meghan McKoy Barnes (Logan); and 13 grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Adair Morey McKoy III and Victor Grainger McKoy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to AIM (Alpha International Ministries), www.

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COMMENTARY: MARK MY WORDS

Manners, respect important lessons for junior players I

would like to share a few thoughts on a subject that has interested me over the years.

The subject involves the manner in which some junior tennis players interact with their parents at tournaments and other tennis-related activities.

On many occasions I have observed these prepubescent and older players talk to their parents in a tone that ranges from blunt all the way to rude and unacceptable. In many instances these are kids from fine homes and from parents I assumed would not tolerate this sort of disrespectful behavior.

The thing that seems curious about it all is that many of these kids seem Mark quite mannerly to their parents Rearden in most other social settings. Somewhat of a dichotomy, isn’t it?

A while back I was teaching a lesson on the court adjacent to the tennis shop. Before I go on, let me say this story is not about a Sumter child, less you start wondering if I am talking about one of your own. One of the other pros was also teaching a lesson, but on a court on the back side of the facility.

The father of the young lad was sitting in a chair about one tennis court away observing his child going through a rigorous workout. At their first break the boy yelled to his father, “Dad, go get me a Gatorade.”

Now it wasn’t the worst I’ve heard, but it lacked any civility or manners that most of us were taught. Probably the worst part of this story lies in the fact that the father jumped up, hustled in to the pro shop and delivered the drink to the court. I have seen countless other examples where the child directs the parent to provide a particular service (restringing a racket, checking the draw, getting ice for the water jug, not being late picking the child up). What in the world is going on here?

I believe there are two major things at play in these scenarios.

The first is that the parents have placed an inordinate amount of importance on the child’s tennis career, so much in fact, that they have lost perspective with regard to the child’s behavior. It is no coincidence that these kids are often the same ones who are bad actors on the court during matches. The parents have become so invested in the child’s success that civility and good manners drift further down the ladder of importance. If a parent doesn’t demand that his own child treat him with respect, he surely won’t require that he treat his opponent any better.

With regard to the player, I believe the phenomenon to be more basic. If the child isn’t disciplined when he behaves badly he will keep doing it.

There is something more insidious at play here, however.

Kids are quick studies. If they perceive an event in their own lives to hold some particular importance for their parents, then they are going to follow the example they learned from tennis.

“If it is more important to mom and dad than it is to me, then I can get away with treating them however I choose,” the child reasons. Not a good scenario.

I believe we do our children a tremendous disservice by not making them treat us with respect, even when they are feeling the pressure of competition. If we don’t demand their respect we are telling them that there are acceptable times for being a jerk, just so long it is important enough. My mom told me years ago that there is never a good excuse for being rude. I did not get it at first, but after being spanked, made to sit at home while my friends played and made to hear many lectures that in retrospect sound an awful lot like a book I read by Scott Peck, I caught on. There was never a time when something was so important or stressful that I was allowed to be anything less than mannerly.

Let’s love our kids enough to make them accountable when they are rude and show them how badly it looks when we see other players exhibiting like behavior. Mark my words, we will all profit in the long run.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 sionary group Peter was very involved in which trains national church leaders in India to go out to the darkest regions in India and Asia and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our family is deeply grateful to KershawHealth Hospice, the wonderful staff of West Surgical Unit of KershawHealth Medical Center, and to Hope Munn, Dana Fleming, Dr. Tallulah Holmstrom, Dr. Ed Gill, and Frankie Ransom, Stacy Wilson, and Pat Richardson, who lovingly cared for him at home.

Peter’s chief end was to glorify the Lord, and he is now enjoying Him forever.

Kornegay Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

FRAZIER FROM PAGE B1 spacing challenges for us on the defensive end where we have to guard him. ... We’re going to have to make sure we communicate and talk at a (high level), so we can make sure he gets covered. Then also in transition we have to get back and locate and identify where Michael Frazier is at all times.’’

Many teams have tried and failed.

Frazier is shooting 45 percent from behind the arc. The sophomore from Tampa, Fla., was a staggering 10 of 15 from 3-point range in the SEC tournament, including four treys that helped beat Kentucky in the title game.

The NCAA tournament hasn’t been quite as smooth.

Albany used a triangle-and-two defense to limit Frazier’s looks in the opening round and Dayton had similar success guarding him in the South Region final. Frazier had several 3s rim out against Pittsburgh and finished 2 of 9 from beyond the arc. His one solid tournament game came against UCLA, which left him wide open early and often.

Frazier has made 10 of 26 shots from 3-point range in four tournament games, creating some speculation he needs to find his stroke for the Gators to win it all.

“Would I like Michael Frazier to knock down five, six, seven 3s a game? That would be great for us,’’ Donovan said.

“But sometimes the defense has something to do with that. If they are taking him away, we need to understand what else is open.

“Sometimes that is the greatest sign of respect for a player is when they try to take you out of the game. Some teams tried to do that to Michael, but we’ve still

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LEROY SUMPTER Leroy Sumpter, 86, widower of Elease Jones Sumpter, died Wednesday, April 3, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born July 21, 1927, in Sumter County, he was a son of Moses and Florence Jackson Sumpter.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the home, 839 Hager St., Sumter.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

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been able to move on and advance by doing different things.’’

True, but there’s no question that Frazier can change games with just a few of his smooth strokes.

Donovan calls him one of the purest shooters he’s been around, ranking him right up there with Lee Humphrey (2004-07). Humphrey holds the NCAA tournament record with 47 3s, hitting clutch shots that helped the Gators win back-to-back national titles in 2006 and 2007.

Frazier is just as dangerous.

He and Humphrey have two of the most consistent releases Donovan has ever coached, and both know exactly what causes every miss.

Frazier credits his success to repetition.

“On a typical game day, 350, 400 shots I try to make just so that I have a good rhythm going into the game,’’ Frazier said. “My favorite player in the NBA is Ray Allen, and he’s a great worker. But ever since I was in high school, I always liked to get into the gym early and just get a nice lather, get a good warm-up just so I’m in rhythm.

“And if I feel my shot is off a little bit I can kind of go in there and fine-tune it before the game so I can be comfortable with my shot.’’

A preacher’s son and one of six children, Frazier doesn’t let many things bother him. But he has seemed uncharacteristically tense in recent weeks.

Frazier scoffed at the notion.

“When I make my mind up to do something, I’m going to give it my all,’’ he said. “I don’t really let distractions get in the way of what I’m trying to accomplish.’’

And that means getting in the gym for a few hundred extra shots.

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After 4 season run, ‘Raising Hope’ comes to a close

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “Raising Hope” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14) becomes the latest Fox series to move to Friday nights and expire.

The tale of a hapless guy (Lucas Neff) whose one-nightstand with a gorgeous woman (who’s really a wanted serial killer) results in her pregnancy, his eventual custody of the baby, and then her execution, “Hope” sported one of the more concise and outrageous pilots of any series I’ve ever seen or reviewed.

Series creator Greg Garcia was also a force behind “My Name Is Earl,” and both series featured funny, over-the-top characters imbued with spirited resilience while scratching together a meager living in a minimum-wage economy.

In calling a baby born on death row “Hope,” or naming Earl’s cranky, manipulative girlfriend “Joy,” Garcia appeared to be very much under the influence of Flannery O’Connor, a deeply spiritual Southern author whose characters, like those on “Hope” and “Earl,” were often self-deceptive, when not grotesque.

While O’Connor’s characters often stumble toward religious experience in spite of their flaws, a TV sitcom has to survive from one season to the next. And what is startling on the page can be condescending on screen.

Too many of the characters on “Hope” crossed the line that separates simple from just plain dumb. And their delusions can seem affected, if not mean-spirited.

In tonight’s series finale, Burt (Garret Dillahunt) refuses the gift of a backyard gas grill, preferring to use a turned-over stolen shopping cart for his barbecue. It’s one thing to have Burt act irrationally, but quite another to have him and his quasi-homeless pals get all Freudian about his choice of fire pit as a symbol of his manhood. The writers are having their metaphor-

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Virginia (Martha Plimpton), left, and Burt (Garret Dillahunt) have the wedding of their dreams in part two of the one-hour “How I Met Your Mullet/The Father Daughter Dance” series finale of “Raising Hope” airing at 9 p.m. on FOX. ical cake and eating it too. Perhaps that’s why “Raising Hope” attracted fewer nibbles in its fourth season.

Still, Garcia deserves credit

for at least trying to cobble a comedy together about the less-than-affluent. With the possible exception of “The Simpsons” and “The Middle,” TV comedies take place in an advertisers’ Garden of Eden, a place where living standards and consumption have nothing to do with the rudiments of working and earning a living.

• The canceled-then-revivedand-reshelved police drama “Unforgettable” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) returns. The series stars Poppy Montgomery as a detective with a rare condition that gives her a near-photographic memory.

• “Bruce Springsteen’s High Hopes” (9:30 p.m., HBO, TV-PG) offers viewers a glimpse at the production of “High Hopes,” his 18th studio album.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Scarlet’s campaign hits a bump on “Rake” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• A high-heel murder at a high school reunion on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Adalind and the infant get help from an unexpected source on “Grimm” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• Cosmetic surgery can be murder on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Jack interrupts Hannibal’s dinner plans on “Hannibal” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• Kiera stops Alec from altering history on the season premiere of “Continuity” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-14).

SERIES NOTES Grade grubbing on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Larry’s brother arrives on “The Neighbors” (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Meals delivered right to your door on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Home renovations don’t come easily on “Hart of Dixie” (9 p.m., CW, TV-PG).

LATE NIGHT Rick Ross, Chris Franjola, Sarah Tiana and Ian Karmel appear on “Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!, r) * Don Cheadle, Billy

Dee Williams and Naturally 7 are booked on “The Arsenio Hall Show” (syndicated, check local listings) * Billy Crystal, Tony Hale and Liv Warfield appear on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Anthony Mackie and Sky Ferreira on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Julia Louis-Dreyfus visits “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Craig Ferguson hosts Alice Eve, Bojana Novakovic, Taylor Hicks and Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS, r).

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OBITUARIES

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JESSIE MAE RICHBURG Jessie Mae “Sister” Richburg, 93, widow of Julius Richburg, died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Born in Bishopville, she was a daughter of the late James and Louise Franklin Holmes.

Jessie attended the public schools of Lee RICHBURG County. At a young age, she migrated to New Jersey and resided there for many years.

While there, she was a faithful member of Antioch AME Church in Lindon, N.J. Upon retiring from Plaza Nursing Convalescence Center of Elizabeth, N.J., she returned to the Sumter community and joined Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, where she served in many capacities including the deaconess board, finance committee, class leader number one, and several other ministries. She was also the “Mother of the Church.”

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Ann; two brothers, Arthur Holmes and George Holmes; and two sisters, Nora Holmes Colclough and Jeanette Holmes Rodman.

Surviving are a daughter, Louise (Melvin) White of Charlotte; one granddaughter, Sandra (John Michael) Jones; one grandson, Mark (Catherine) White; two greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Arlene Holmes of Sacramento, Calif., Ethel Mitchell of Roselle, N.J., and Flossie Green of Newark, N.J.; one brother, Richard Holmes of Linden; a special nephew, Perry (Terwarner) Colclough of Sumter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at Clinton AME Zion Church, 475 Cook St., Sumter, with the Rev. Brenda Black-Weathers officiating.

The public may view from noon to 8 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Sumter.

Interment will follow in the Barnettsville Baptist Church cemetery in Bishopville.

Mrs. Richburg will be placed in the chapel for viewing from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.

The family will receive friends at their home, 635 E. Brewington, Road, Sumter.

Please send a condolence on their website found at palmermemorialchapel.com.

LARRY E. PINKNEY Larry Edward Pinkney, 59, departed this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at his home of residence for another home he will never have to depart from.

Born Feb. 26, 1955, in Sumter, he was a son of Cleveland Pinkney Sr. and the late Elizabeth Burroughs PINKNEY Pinkney. He was educated in the public schools of the Bronx, N.Y. Larry enlisted in the Marine Corps at an early age. He was educated as a brick mason and later returned to trade school for long distance trucking. As a trucker, he found the occupation that made him happiest. He loved the road and was proud of what he accomplished.

He leaves to mourn his passing: his father, Cleveland Pinkney Sr.; his children, Denise Fatima, Angelo, Barbara Charmaine, Cory, Lawonda, Alexis, Samuel, Tyone and Russell; mothers of the children, Barbara, Margaree and Aegina; his grandchildren, Grady, Tyshawn, Malyiah, Sacdrey, Nakaylah, Donte, Eriyana, Avery, Iverson, Corean, Tyler, Donivan, Adrianna, Aniya, Soronica and Ambrieri; his siblings and their spouses, Delma Pinkney (Patrick Smith), Cleveland Pinkney Jr. (Fredricka), Carlotta Pinkney (Carl Marston), Mercedes Pinkney (Albert G. Johnson Sr.), Steven Pinkney and Michelle Pinkney (Raymond Vaughn); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Burroughs Pinkney; and a brother, Angelo Pinkney.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his brother, Cleveland Pinkney Jr., 30 Abbey Hall Court, Sumter.

The processional will leave at 2:30 p.m. from the home of his brother.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com.

Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

Services directed by the staff and management of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

DOROTHY G. ROBERTS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dorothy Godley Roberts, 93, passed away April 1, 2014.

Dorothy was born Dec. 2, 1920, in Miley, to the late Peter Charles and Eugenia Barnes Godley. She graduated from Winthrop College in Rock Hill and from there she began her career as a school teacher and girls basketball coach in South Carolina.

Some of the schools she taught in include Ruffin, Bluffton, Olanta, Bells, Summerton and Manning. Dorothy moved to Jacksonville to be closer to family, after retiring in 1991. She enjoyed activities with her family, playing bridge and attending Christ’s Church.

She is survived by a son, Horace Arthur Roberts III “Art” and wife, Donna T. Roberts; grandson, Chad A. Roberts; three nieces and their families; several cousins; and many friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her grandson, Ross M. Roberts; and her brother, Dr. W. Cecil Godley of Clemson.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223, (904) 288-0025. www. hgmandarin.com

CODELL EPPS LYNCHBURG — Funeral services for Codell Epps, who passed March 31, 2014, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gethsemane Apostolic Church with Bishop Calvin McNeil, pastor. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Garden, directed

by Jefferson Funeral Home of Lynchburg.

Mr. Epps, 79, was born in Turbeville, a son of the late John and Elease Epps. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a farmer. He was also a faithful and dedicated member of Gethsemane Apostolic Church.

Surviving are his wife, Vir-

ginia G. Epps; children, Thomas Goodman, Milton (Veronica) Epps, Regina (Fred) McGirth, Elder Roger (Hermayone) Epps, Cynthia (Keith) Johnson and Ameache Epps Grady; siblings, Vernice Rufus, Virginia Jordan, Pearline Gamble, Lizzie Harrison, Maryletha Barno, McSwain (Eliza) Epps, Nathaniel (Leander) Epps and William McCray; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family is receiving friends at the residence, 8190 Rufus Drive, Lynchburg.

NEIL SCOGGINS Neil Sale Harrison Scoggins, age 74, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born April 23, 1939, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scoggins of Spartanburg. He retired from the United States Air Force with 20 years of service. He owned and operated Midstate Imports for 38 years. He was a faithful member of Alice Drive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He was an avid supporter of the South Carolina Gamecocks.

He is survived by his two children, Michael Jackson Scoggins and his wife, Shannon, and Michelle Scoggins Duvall and her husband, Henry, all of Sumter; seven grandchildren, Makenzie, Chandler, Kaitlyn, Sam, Jackson, Charlie and Sallie; one great-grandchild, Layton; and two sisters, Eloise Johnson of Chester and Patricia Hurst of Spartanburg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jimmy Putnam, Jackie Quintana and Norris Scoggins.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Alice Drive Baptist Church with Dr. Clay Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Bullock Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

DANIEL FULWOOD Daniel Fulwood, 93, husband of Mary Graham Fulwood, departed this life on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Sumter East Health and Rehab Center.

He was born Aug. 22, 1920, in Sumter County, a son of the late Isaac and Sarah

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Ben Fulwood.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 4835 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, SC 29080.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

ERNEST RAUBER MANNING — Ernest Rauber, 84, husband of Linda C. Rauber, died Thursday, April 3, 2014, at his home.

Services will be announced

by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome. org

BAE H. MITCHELL Bae “Sharon” Hodge Mitchell, wife of George Mitchell, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Sumter.

Born Feb. 18, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Willie B. Sr. and Lila Mae Holliday Hodge. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Sumter High School. She continued her education at Westchester Community College, Westchester Business Institution, where she received a degree as a secretary. She worked 30 years of service at Burke Rehab Hospital. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, White Plains, N.Y. She was also a member of Masonic Order of the Eastern Star of Bethlehem Chapter No. 44.

Survivors are her husband of 38 years, George Mitchell; two daughters, Jamorah Kai Mitchell (Dwyane) Stansburg of Delaware and Shatika Charae of White Plains; eight sisters, Willie Mae Harry, Eartha Lee McBride, Carolyn Richardson, Mary Gregg, Delores Humes, Debbie York, Bobbie Jean Milhouse and Sheila Hodge; two brothers, the Rev. Willie B. Hodge Jr. and Michael Hodge; her mother-in-law, Claypee Morrell; five grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today with family greeting from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with the senior pastor, Dr. Marion H. Newton, assisted by Pastor Ricky Simmons, Pastor Eugene Myers, Pastor Larry Weston and Minister Napoleon Bradford.

Burial will follow in Bradford Cemetery.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of her sister, Willie Mae Hodge Harry, 608 S. Harvin St., Sumter.

Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

MARIE D. JACKSON SUMMERTON — Marie David Jackson, 83, wife of

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She was born in Alcolu, a daughter of the late Selvin David and Annaliza Smith David Richburg.

The family is receiving friends at her residence, 3088 Wash Davis Road, Summerton.

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

BRENDA R. BRADHAM FLORENCE — Brenda Ruth Bradham, 59, of Florence, died Thursday, April 3, 2014, at her residence, after an illness.

Arrangements will be announced by Cain Funeral Home.

ROSA LEE WADE Rosa Lee Wade departed this life on Friday, March 28, 2014, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born Feb. 22, 1924, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Shedrick and Annie Oliver. She moved to New York in the 1940’s. She married the late Martin Wade Sr. on Jan. 12, 1946, in Brooklyn. This union was blessed with seven children.

Rosa Lee retired from the board of education and later worked as a volunteer with the public school senior grandparents program. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church for more than 50 years.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her children, Martin II, Douglas (Maxine), Lynda, Carol (Tyrone), Russell (Charmaine), Melody and Kenneth; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Camden, with the Rev. Richard James, pastor, eulogist, assisted by Pastor Anthony L. Taylor Sr. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home of her sister-in-law, Myrteen Wade King, 6985 Camden Highway, Rembert.

The remains will be placed in the church at 1 p.m.

The funeral procession will leave at 1:30 p.m. from the home of her sister-inlaw.

Floral bearers and pallbearers will be friends of the family.

Burial will be in St. John Baptist Church cemetery, Camden.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com.

Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

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Romantic night out comes at cost for relationship DEAR ABBY — My boyfriend and I have been together for two years. We recently spent a romantic night at a Dear Abby hotel, complete with ABIGAIL dinner, VAN BUREN drinks — the whole shebang — that he organized.

I know he was a little stressed about money because he mentioned it. He asked if I could shell out some money, which I did, and when the bill came, he asked me if I could shell out some more.

I was a little upset because I wasn’t planning on spending that much. He says he is going

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DEAR N.Y. READER — I don’t think so. If your boyfriend couldn’t afford to pay for the romantic evening, he should have discussed it with you beforehand so you wouldn’t be put on the spot.

adults whatsoever.

When I try to discipline them or give them a time out, they go to their moms and accuse me of targeting them because they are black. Then the moms come to me and complain and ask me why I’m “targeting” them.

This is causing me a lot of stress. I can’t allow them to bully other kids, but at the same time I don’t want trouble with the parents. How can I approach this situation without it getting more complicated?

Schoolyard mom in Florida

DEAR ABBY — I work at an elementary school, and I help out during lunch, keeping order and making sure the kids are not too loud. Two of their moms work here. The kids are bullies and have no respect for

DEAR SCHOOLYARD MOM — Because these women are preventing you from effectively supervising the children, which is your job, you should address this problem with the principal of the school.

to pay me back some of it, and now I just feel bad. I told him I didn’t enjoy being put in that situation and things got awkward quickly.

Now I am the one apologizing, and I feel like I ruined our night. Am I being a brat?

New York Reader

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

By Kurt Krauss ACROSS 1 Biblical kingdom near the Dead Sea 5 Blue 8 Chew (out) 12 Old empire builder 13 Construction materials 16 Donald’s address, in comics 17 Like a dotted note, in mus.

18 Bob preceder 19 Tiny fraction of a min.

20 See 4-Down 22 See 8-Down 24 Dander 25 Some tech sch. grads 26 Soweto’s home: Abbr.

27 Great time, in slang 28 Rain cloud 30 Fair ones 32 Julius Caesar’s first name 33 Said 34 Tandoori bread 35 See 30-Down 36 Grilling sound 39 Macduff and Macbeth 41 Charity, e.g.

43 Slipped past 45 Sunday best 46 Soccer star Freddy 47 __ Simbel, site of Ramses II

4/4/14 temples 48 Michaels et al.

49 Galoot 50 See 51-Down 52 See 53-Down 54 “Was __ loud?”

55 Having no room for hedging 57 ‘20s tennis great Lacoste 58 Designer Saarinen 59 Cynical response 60 Leftover bits 61 40th st.

62 Whiz 63 “Over here!”

DOWN 1 Not where it’s expected to be 2 Windsor resident 3 Scholarly milieu 4 With 20-Across, working again, aptly 5 Fine cotton threads 6 Awards named for a location 7 Kids’ card game 8 With 22-Across, what red hair often does, aptly 9 Banner 10 Amtrak

speedsters 11 Store with a star 14 Choruses 15 Queasy near the quay 21 Roman god 23 Earned 29 Squeeze plays involve them 30 With 35-Across, a financially sure thing, aptly 31 PelŽ’s first name 33 Jackson follower 35 1995 Will Smith/Martin Lawrence film 37 Running pair 38 Malicious types 40 Try, as a case

41 Record 42 Seer’s challenge 43 Corrected, in a way 44 Dawn goddess 45 Prefix with carbon 46 Gallic girlfriends 48 Running back Haynes, first AFL player of the year 51 With 50-Across, do some selfexamination, aptly 53 With 52-Across, trivial amount, aptly 56 Equinox mo.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice NOTICE Sumter Beauty College will be hosting a team visit from the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education from April 28 - May 2, 2014. The college is seeking re-accreditation.

Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Black Ice Social Club intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer & Wine and Liquor at 863 East Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 20, 2014. 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.

Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Krisha Aisha, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 356 Manning Ave. Suite B, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 6, 2014. 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.

Summons & Notice located at 1845 North Main St, Sumter, SC 29153, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 2460002010, 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 February 28, 2014 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE 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 January 27, 2014.

Columbia, South Carolina February 28, 2014

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION 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.

The County of Sumter is soliciting separate sealed bids from qualified vendors to furnish One (1) 2014 SuperCrew 4x4 Pick-up Truck for Sumter County, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150.

Specifications may be obtained from the County of Sumter, Office of the Purchasing Agent, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150.The County of Sumter reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The County of Sumter reserves the right to waive any or all technicalities.

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Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Krisha Aisha, 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 356 Manning Ave., Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 6, 2014. 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.

Summons & Notice SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 14-CP-43-0168 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Steven Ray Short; Sevein Short; Defendant(s). (011227-01349) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Steven Ray Short: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property

IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET # 2014-DR-43-012 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wm. Karl Newman, Jr. Plaintiff vs.

Kristie L. Harris Defendant TO THE NAMED:

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Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) H. Guyton Murrell (SC Bar # 064134) John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635) Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 February 28, 2014 A-4448061

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscribers, Coffey, Chandler, Kent & McKenzie, at their offices, 2 N. Brooks Street, Manning, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for a judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

COFFEY, CHANDLER & MCKENZIE, PA Attorneys for the Plaintiffs 2 N. Brooks Street Manning, S.C. 29102 (803) 435-8915

through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; CACH, LLC; Cord Montoya; The United States of America by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service; The United States of America by and through its agency the Department of Housing and Urban Development; Rhonda Springer a/k/a Rhonda Sprenger, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1437, The following property will be sold on April 7, 2014 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 Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #29, as shown on that certain plat prepared by J.P. Edwards, RLS, dated September 8, 1972, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in plat Book Z-32 at Page 133, 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. Derivation: Book 1134 at Page 003955 2746 Catie Circle, Sumter, SC 29150 223-14-01-012, 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 amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.39% 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-43-1437.

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, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 012044-00236 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1085555

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-1885 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsLemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero and I.S.P.C., Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Lemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero and I.S.P.C., I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, known and designated as LOT 411 and being more particularly shown and delineated on a plat of EAGLES NEST, PHASE 2, prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, P.L.S. No. 12524, dated October 2, 1998 and recorded February 3, 2000 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume PB2000 at Page 74; said lot having such metes and bounds as reference to said plat will show, all measurements being a little more or less.

INCLUDED HEREWITH and being permanently attached to the real estate a 2009 Giles Manufactured Home, 28 x 56, Serial No. GM9157AB, which by intention of all parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it.

This being the identical property conveyed to Lemonica Duevell Nero by deed of Beau S. King dated May 8, 2009 and recorded May 14, 2009 in Book 1123 at Page 227 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds Office.

TMS #: 153-01-02-012

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Physical Address: 4825 Solstice Dr., Dalzell, SC 29040

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: OneWest Bank FSB vs.

Gerlinde Brown; Ronald Snethen a/k/a Ronald L. Snethen; Ray Snethen a/k/a Raymond L. Snethen; Roxanne Snethen Brown a/k/a Roxanne S. Brown; Hector Snethen a/k/a Hector R. Snethen; Todd Klavon; Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Harold Leo Snethen a/k/a Harold L. Snethen, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim

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 highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of

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forth in a supplemental order. 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 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 7.75% per annum.

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01385 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Ivan Charleton Josh Schlager; Othniel Wienges Jr.; Carolyn Wienges; Cynthia White; Robert Wiviott; Wiviott Investments, LLC; United States of America, acting by and through its agency, Department of Justice; United States of America, acting through its agency, Department of Treasury-Internal Revenue Service; The Willows Homeowners Association, Inc.;, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY EDWARDS LAND SURVEYORS DATED DECEMBER 17, 1998 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 98 AT PAGE 1396, AND ALSO DESIGNATED AS LOT 27B ON A PLAT PREPARED BY EDWARDS LAND SURVEYORS DATED MARCH 26, 1999 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 99 AT PAGE 451, OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, (1976, AS AMENDED) REFERENCE TO SAID PLATS IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 1019 CUTLEAF DRIVE AND IS SHOWN ON THE AUDITOR'S MAP OF SUMTER COUNTY AS PARCEL 203-16-05-008.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO IVAN J. SCHLAGER BY DEED OF MICHAEL C. WATSON DATED JULY 20, 1999 AND RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1999 IN BOOK 749 AT PAGE 467, IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF S O U T H C A R O L I N A .

THEREAFTER, IVAN J. SCHLAGER CONVEYED HIS INTEREST TO REBECCA H. SCHLAGER DATED APRIL 28, 2008 AND RECORDED APRIL 28, 2008 IN BOOK 1104 AT PAGE 002877, IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER, REBECCA E. HARDEE, F/K/A REBECCA H. SCHLAGER CONVEYED HER INTEREST BACK TO IVAN J. SCHLAGER DATED MARCH 21, 2013 AND RECORDED MARCH 28, 2013 IN BOOK 1185 AT PAGE 00548, IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1019 Cutleaf Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 203-1605-008 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 2410(c).

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set

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

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-2033 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsJames S. Regnier and Kimberly P. Regnier, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. James S. Regnier and Kimberly P. Regnier, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, if any, situate Rafting Creek Township, School District No. 2, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, represented as Lot (tract) No. 4 containing 4.82 areas. more or less on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds dated August 31, 1987 and recorded in Plat Book 87, page 1371. 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 is the same property generally known as 7130 Boire Lane, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 078-00-02-009.

LESS, however, all that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Rafting Creek Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina containing 1.13 acres as shown on that certain plat of Thomas Broadway dated May 31, 2001 and recorded in Plat book 2002, page 299 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter.

This being the identical property conveyed to James S. Regnier and Kimberly P. Regnier by deed of Gardenia C. Wright dated June 18, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1083, page 285 on June 21, 2007.

TMS#: 078-00-02-009 Physical Address: 7130 Borie Ln, Rembert, SC 29128 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 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 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 7.625% per annum.

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Flagstar Bank, FSB vs.

Crystal Mack; Erica Mack, a minor; Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Eric Mack, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Foxcroft Homeowners Association of Sumter, Inc.;, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1010, The following property will be sold on April 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse 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 Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 135, Section I of Foxcroft Subdivision, as shown on that certain Plat of Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S., dated February 15, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2005 at Page 150, revised on August 8, 2005 and recorded in Plat Book 2005 at Page

385, 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 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 3200 Foxcroft Circle, Sumter, SC. Derivation: Book 1104 at Page 323 3200 Foxcroft Circle, Sumter, SC 29154 206-15-03-016, 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 amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 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 #13-CP-43-1010.

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, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 010853-00483 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1085551 3/21, 3/28, 04/04/2014

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-2221

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of PNC Bank, National Association, against Jared N. Benenhaley, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that lot, piece, parcel or tract of land, with building and improvements thereon, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly described as Lot 503 of Eagle Nest Subdivsion, Phase I according to a plat of survey prepared for Longtown Investments, LLC by Michael C. Tuberville, III, PLS, on July 9,1998, which plat is recorded in Plat Book 98 at Page 1002 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This is the property known as 140 Executive Circle, Dalzell, South Carolina bearing Sumter County tax map number: 134-05-01-015.

TMS Number: 134-05-01-015 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 140 Executive Circle, Dalzell, SC ALSO: 1999 Horton, Serial Number: H208713GL&R This being the same property conveyed to Jared N. Benenhaley by deed of Courtney K. Fly, dated January 12, 2012, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on January 18, 2012, in Deed Book 1165 at Page 2160.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 3.75% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Beneficial Financial I Inc. vs. Diana L. Decker; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service; C/A No. 13-CP-43-2070, The following property will be sold on April 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 227 of Hilldale Subdivision on that certain plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated June 30, 1978, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-41 at Page 257. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This property is more generally known as 2622 Hilldale Dr. and is shown on the Sumter County Tax Maps as Parcel #207-09-04-010. Derivation: Book I-10 at Page 1343 2622 Hilldale Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 207-09-04-010, 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 amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 15.492% 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-43-2070. 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. ยง2410(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, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013057-01209 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1085554

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 5.06% 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. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States (non-IRS) 1 (one) year right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.ยง 2410(c).

with the line dividing Lots 29 and 30 in a Northwesterly direction for One Hundred Fifty-Three and Ninety-Four (153.94) feet to the beginning corner.

authorized bid of the 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.

demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

This being the same property conveyed to Paul Mickens and Mrs. Thelma O. Mickens by Deed of Buena Vista Development Corporation, dated June 11, 1969 and recorded June 11, 1969 in Book P-9 at Page 1281 in the Office of the Sumter County, South Carolina.

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.

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 amount of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5000%. 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 1085095

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01570 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Urban Financial Group, Inc. vs.

Nathaniel Quick; The United States of America, Acting by and through its Agency, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL OF MY RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THAT LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, REPRESENTED AS LOT 18 ON A PLAT OF PALMER AND MALONE, DATED NOVEMBER 14, 1946, OF RECORD IN THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK ZZ5 AT PAGE 213,. PURSUANT TO SOUTH CAROLINA STATUTE, REFERENCE IS MADE TO SAID PLAT FOR THE EXACT METES AND BOUNDS OF SAID PROPERTY, THE PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. THIS PROPERTY IS ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 2510805021 ON THE TAX MAP FOR SUMTER COUNTY. ALSO, ALL OF MY RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, SUCH AS SAID RIGHT MAY EXIST, WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, THIS BEING THAT PROPERTY KNOWN AS LOT 50 ON THE PLAT OF PALMER AND MALONE, DATED NOVEMBER 14, 1946, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK ZZ5 AT PAGE 213. PURSUANT TO SOUTH CAROLINA STATUTE, REFERENCE IS CRAVED TO SAID PLAT FOR THE EXACT METES AND BOUNDS OF SAID PROPERTY, WITH THE PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCE. THIS PROPERTY IS SET FORTH ON THE SUMTER COUNTY TAX MAP AS LOT NUMBER 2510805026.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO NATHANIEL QUICK BY DEED OF PEGGY PRINGLE DATED JULY 1, 2008 AND RECORDED ON JULY 3,2008 IN BOOK 1108 AT PAGE 3306 AND RERECORDED ON OCTOBER 10, 2008 IN BOOK 1113 AT PAGE 2580; AND BY DEED OF SYLVIA JACKSON DATED JUNE 6, 2008 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 6, 2008 IN BOOK 1107 AT PAGE 774 AND RERECORDED ON OCTOBER 10, 2008 IN BOOK 1113 AT PAGE 2588; AND BY DEED OF WILLIS PRINGLE DATED JUNE 2, 2008 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 6, 2008 IN BOOK 1107 AT PAGE 771 AND RERECORDED ON OCTOBER 10, 2008 IN BOOK 1113 AT PAGE 2583; AND BY DEED OF ELVIS PRINGLE DATED JUNE 2, 2008 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 6, 2008 IN BOOK 1107 AT PAGE 767 AND RERECORDED OCTOBER 10, 2008 IN BOOK 1113 AT PAGE 2576 ALL IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 33 Dant Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: (Lot 50) 251-08-05-026 and (Lot 18) 251-08-05-021 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

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 MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1679

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of MidFirst Bank, against Veronica Holland, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel and lot of land, lying, being and situate in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated at Lot No. 48, and 21 feet of Lot No. 49 on the South side of Dogwood Drive, as shown on plat of Palmer and Malone, C.E.'s dated October 31, 1949, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-8 at Page 141. According to said plat, this property is bounded and measures as follows: On the North by Dogwood Drive, whereon it measures 87 feet; on the East by the remainder of Lot No. 49, on said plat, whereon it measures 150 feet; on the South by lands now or formerly of Robert E. Graham, whereon it measures 87 feet; and on the West by Lot No.47, whereon it measures 150 feet.

TMS Number: 249-02-04-006 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 422 Dogwood Drive, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Veronica Holland and Janice J. Holland by deed of Dorothy L. Young, dated November 8, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on November 9, 2005, in Deed Book 1005 at Page 635.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.375% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01081

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Champion Mortgage Company against, Paul Mickens, Thelma O. Mickens, and The United States of America, acting by and through its agency, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

9 Pembroke Court, Sumter, S.C. 29153 TMS # 247-08-02-008 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of One And 419/1000 percent (1.419%) 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. Pursuant to Section 2410(c), Title 28, United States Code, the Defendant United States of America has a right to redeem the subject property within 1 year after the date of the foreclosure sale.

Said lot is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on Pembroke Court where Lots 29 and 30 of Block "B" meet, and running with said Pembroke Court in a Northwesterly direction for Sixty-One and Forty-Four One Hundredths (61.44) feet in an arch; thence in an Easterly direction for One Hundred Fifty-Four and Thirteen One-Hundredths (154.13) feet with the line dividing Lots 30 and 31 of Block "B"; thence in a Southwesterly direction with the line between Lot 30 and other properties of Buena Vista Development Corporation for One Hundred Twenty (120) feet; thence

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

NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2012-CP-43-02215 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee on behalf of Mid-State Trust X, by Green Tree Servcing LLC, as servicer with delegated authority against Mary M. Porter, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Courtroom 1-A, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, Providence Township, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot #6, Poxy Ridge S/D as shown on that certain plat of Harold S. Willson, RLS, dated March 13, 1992, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at page 711. 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. This being the same property conveyed to Mary M. Porter by deed of H.C. Edens, Jr. and Sons, a Partnership, dated June 5, 2001 and recorded in the office of the Register fo Deeds for Sumter County on June 28, 2001 in Book 807 at page 1989.

TMS No. 198-00-01-078

KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

Current address of property is 4875 Cannery Road, Dalzell, SC 29040

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-2242

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association f/k/a JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003-2, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2003-2 vs. Mary Yvonne Bradley Offord a/k/a Yvonne Bradley, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 7, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Courtroom 1A, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as the Lot at #40 Highland Avenue as shown on that certain plat by D.D. Edmunds , RLS dated June 6,1986 and recorded in the RMC Office for Sumter County in Plat Book 86 at page 888.

This being the same property conveyed to Yvonne Bradley by Deed of Lee W. Baird and Rachel M. Baird dated May 31, 1989 and recorded June 1, 1989 in Book 489 at Page 464 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 229-15-02-011 Property address: 40 Highland Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 11.99% 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.

The sale will not be held unless either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of the 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 the Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, 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 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 preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.50% per annum.

The sale is subject to the right of the United States of America to redeem the subject property within 120 days after the date of sale as provided by law.

Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803-779-8900

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1710

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Mortgage Investors Corporation, against Van A. Anderson a/k/a Van Alan Anderson, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, delineated as Lot 306 of Autumn Lakes of Autumn Place Subdivision on a plat prepared

by Michael C. Turbeville, III RLS, dated July 11, 2002 and recorded in Plat Book 2002 at Page 402 in the RMC Office for Sumter County and bounded and measuring as shown on the aforesaid plat which is incorporated by reference.

TMS Number: 134-04-04-013 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2600 Turning Leaf Ln, Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Van A. Anderson by deed of Guardian Builders, Inc., dated June 11, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on June 16, 2003, in Deed Book 893 at Page 1147.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 2.5% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. judgment

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

not

FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 12-CP-43-0795

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, against Sammy C. Smith and Violet E. Seldon-Smith, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #251, containing 0.70 acre, of Lakewood Links, Phase VI, as shown on that certain Plat prepared for James F. Oakley, by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated July 12, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance for Sumter County in Plat Book 95 at Page 658, and leaving such metes and bounds as are shown on said Plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-25 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina.

TMS Number: 223-10-01-005

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY.

Deficiency

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

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

Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

Property

All and singular that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying and being in Block "B" and shown as Lot No. 30 in Runnymede Subdivision, Township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-25 at Page 113.

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.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

being

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3025 Tidewater Dr, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Sammy C. Smith by deed of James F. Oakley and Rose C. Walker, dated June 16, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on June 20, 2000, in Deed Book 725 at Page 342. Thereafter, by deed recorded February 4, 2008, in Book 1099 at Page 3421, Sammy C. Smith conveyed half his interest in the subject property to Violet E. Smith, thereby making Sammy C. Smith and Violet E. Smith the current titleholders of record.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.875% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE 2010-CP-43-2256

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Harold R. Waynick, Jr.; Gail C. Waynick; Lakewood Links Property Owners Association, Inc., I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, 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 dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 1.78 acres, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 1 of Lakewood Subdivision on that plat prepared by Thomas M. Reynolds, PLS, dated December 21, 1995 and recorded in Plat Book 96 at Page 43 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County.

Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended.

This property is known as 341 Lakewood Drive, Sumter, SC. This being the identical property conveyed to Gail C. Waynick by Deed of Roberto Z. Lagarde dated January 5, 1995 and recorded January 13, 1995 in Deed Book 616 at Page 754.

Subsequently, Gail C. Waynick conveyed the subject property to Harold R. Waynick, Jr. and Gail C. Waynick by Deed dated February 16, 2006 and recorded February 24, 2006 in Deed Book 1017 at Page 1987. TMS No. 223-15-02-002 Property Address: 340 Lakewood Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-2025

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Trustmark National Bank v. Waddell Mack, III, Flossie A. Mack, and North Star Capital Acquisition, LLC, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder: That lot of land with improvements thereon situate in Concord Township, Sumter County, South Carolina represented on plat of Edmunds Land Surveyors, Inc., dated August 31, 1995, recorded in the Sumter County RMC Office in Plat Book 95 at Page 1074.

This is the identical property conveyed to Waddell Mack III and Flossie A. Mack by deed of Industry Mortgage Company, L.P., dated March 29, 1999 and recorded March 21, 1999, in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Book 736 at page 593.

TMS No.: 266-16-01-011 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his 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 cost and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity for Sumter County may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

For complete terms of sale, attention is drawn to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Order for Sale on file with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.

A personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open after the date of sale for a period of thirty (30) days pursuant to South Carolina Code ยง15-39-720 (1976, as amended), unless the deficiency is waived. 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 7.500% per annum. However, the plaintiff reserves its right to waive deficiency up to the time of the sale.

Should the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent fail to appear on sales day, the property shall not be sold, but shall be readvertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent is present.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Purchaser is responsible for the preparation and filing of their deed.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Jeffrey L. Silver S.C. Bar No. 5104 1331 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300 Post Office Box 11656 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 252-7689

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-1885 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsLemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero and I.S.P.C., Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Lemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero and I.S.P.C., I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, known and designated as LOT 411 and being more particularly shown

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and delineated on a plat of EAGLES NEST, PHASE 2, prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, P.L.S. No. 12524, dated October 2, 1998 and recorded February 3, 2000 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume PB2000 at Page 74; said lot having such metes and bounds as reference to said plat will show, all measurements being a little more or less.

sell on April 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

198.9 feet; be all of said measurements, a little more or less and according to said plat.

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.

taxes, assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

Found: Lakewood area, male German shepherd. Owner call 481-3536 to identify.

INCLUDED HEREWITH and being permanently attached to the real estate a 2009 Giles Manufactured Home, 28 x 56, Serial No. GM9157AB, which by intention of all parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it.

This being the identical property conveyed to Lemonica Duevell Nero by deed of Beau S. King dated May 8, 2009 and recorded May 14, 2009 in Book 1123 at Page 227 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds Office.

TMS #: 153-01-02-012 Physical Address: 4825 Solstice Dr., Dalzell, SC 29040 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 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 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 7.75% per annum.

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff ORDER AND NOTICE OF SALE Case No. 2013-CP-43-01066 DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WAIVED, BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Branch Banking and Trust Company v. John E. Gardenhire, Sr. a/k/a John Gardenhire, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will hold a sale on April 7, 2014 at 12:00PM at the Sumter County Courthouse Room 211,141 N. Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150 selling the following described property 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, shown and designated as a 7.75 acres tract on that certain plat

by Carl J. Croft, RLS, dated July 30, 1996, and filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97, at Page 805; less, however, that 2,831 square foot parcel deeded to the South Carolina Department of Transportation by deed dated February 25, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on March 17, 1999, in Volume 734, at Page 1577.

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 particulars of the boundaries and measurements of the property delineated thereon.

This property is known as 2515 McCrays Mill Road (2525), Sumter, South Carolina and is represented on the maps of Sumter County as Tax Parcel No. 206-00-04-018. This being the same property conveyed to John E. Gardenhire by deed of Annie C. Bradham and Allene C. Burgess, individually and as personal representative of the Estate of Robert A. Burgess, Jr. dated July 10, 1997 and recorded July 13, 1997 in Book 679, Page 1879, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

Thereafter, John E. Gardenhire conveyed to John E. Gardenhire, Sr. and Nancy Jo Gardenhire by deed dated June 27, 2002 and recorded June 28, 2002 in Book 847, Page 626, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

Thereafter, Nancy Jo Gardenhire conveyed all of her interest to John E. Gardenhire, Sr. by deed dated January 17, 2008 and recorded January 22, 2008 in Book 1099, Page 171, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. 2515 McCrays Mill Road (2525), Sumter, South Carolina 29154 TMS No. 206-00-04-018 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the SUMTER County 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 purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.52% per annum. 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. THIS SALE IS ALSO MADE SUBJECT TO ALL SUMTER COUNTY TAXES AND EXISTING EASEMENTS AND RESTRITIONS OF RECORD. Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF: Samuel D. Fleder, S.C. Bar No. 79819 Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP P.O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611 Telephone (919) 250 2000 Of Counsel: McDonnell & Associates, P.A. 2442 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205 1081716

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2010-CP-43-1579 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP vs. Gregory T. Wiley, Tamiko A. Wiley, United States of America acting by and through its Agent, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and CACH, LLC, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will

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 #84, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY MICHAEL C. TURBEVILLE, III, RLS, DATED DECEMBER 12, 2005, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2006 AT PAGE 2, AND HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, THIS DESCRIPTION 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 IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO GREGORY T. WILEY AND TAMIKO A. WILEY BY DEED OF DAVIS & ROSS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2006 IN BOOK 1043 AT PAGE 467.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2530 Navigator Circle, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 152-09-02-005 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 6.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States (non-IRS) 1 (one) year right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 2410(c).

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 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-1993 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

This being the same property conveyed to Shawn Lewis by deed of John Lewis, recorded March 21, 2002 in vol.836 at page 656 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County.

TMS #: 2240501027 Physical Address: 401 Rogers Ave., Sumter, SC 29154 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 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 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 8.0% per annum.

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00842 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association FKA The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee for holders of Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-RP4 vs. Annie Blanding; James C. Alexander, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 55 OF GUIGNARD PARK, SECTION NO. 1, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK Z-31 AT PAGE 43, AND MORE RECENTLY AND PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON A PLAT BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED MAY 18, 1988, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 88 AT PAGE 533, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANNIE BLANDING BY DEED DATED JUNE 23, 2000 AND RECORDED JUNE 28, 2000 IN BOOK 775, PAGE 1670 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUNTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1006 Spaulding Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 2261102013

Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsShawn Lewis and South Carolina Department of Revenue, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Shawn Lewis and South Carolina Department of Revenue, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All those certain pieces, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina with the improvements thereon and being shown and delineated as Lots 4 & 5 in Pocalla Subdivision on a plat of Julian B. Allen, RLS dated March 8, 1979 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-42 at page 333. Said lots being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by lands of Newman and measuring thereon 212.50 feet; on the East by lands of Pocalla Village as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book Z-23 at page 32 and measuring thereon 174.25 feet; on the South by Rogers Avenue whereon it fronts and measuring thereon 210.95 feet; and on the West

by Lot No. 3 and measuring thereon

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 5.94% 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

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 MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CASE NO. 2013-CP-43-962

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee on behalf of Green Tree 2008-MH1, against The Estate of Eddie Samuels and Roland Samuels, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 noon, at Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder.

All that piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situated in the Mayesville Township, of Sumter County, State of South Carolina, which parcel is represented as Lot 15, Block K in the Mayesville East Subdivision, on that certain plat made by J.P. Edwards, RLS, dated February 21, 1978, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z40, at Page 416.

That according to said plat the within parcel is bound and measures as follows: On the North by Lot No. 9 of said Block and measuring thereon 41.64 feet; on the Northeast by property now or formerly of J.E. Mayes and measuring on the boundary of 37.67 feet; on the East

by Lot No. 16 of said Block and measuring thereon 165.0 feet; on the South and fronting on 3rd Street and measuring thereon 95.0 feet; and, on the West by Lot No. 14 and measuring thereon 249.2 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat herein referred.

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 interest rate of 8.5% per annum.

The Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchases at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina CRAWFORD & VON KELLER, LLC PO Box 4216 Columbia, SC 29240 Attorneys for Plaintiff

ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements You Are Cordially Invited Rembert Area Community Coalition (RACC) 2nd Annual Spring Parade When: Sat. April 12, 2014 Where: 7570 Pisgah Rd. ReTime: 9AM-3PM Grand Marshall: Rev. Jesse Washington

Land clearing on site mulching, tree and brush grinding, Free estimates. David 803-972-1090 Landscaping & Constr. No job is too big or small. Free Est..

Rodney 803-305-1496

Investments 3 Rental Properties for sale.

Take in $1,155/mthly. Asking $21,00 total. Owner financing. Ser. Inquires ONLY. 803-464-5757

Lawn Service

Subsequently, Roland Samuels a/k/a Roland Samuel conveyed his one half interest in the property to Daisy B. Samuel by deed executed on July 31, 2003, and recorded on August 4, 2003, in Book 901 at Page 432.

If you would like to be a vendor or participate in the Spring Parade, please contact Dr. Juanita Britton 803-420-1255

Together with that certain 1996 Destiny mobile home, Serial No. 048322A&B.

Card of Thanks

TERMS OF SALE: For cash. The purchaser to pay for papers and recording fees for deed, and that the successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff herein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equityfor Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to 5% of the amount of the bid, by 4:00 pm on the day of the sale and bid or immediately if directed by the Judge, same to be applied on the purchase money only upon compliance with the bid, but in case of non-compliance within twenty (20) days, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's Judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at th risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property will be sold subject to any past due or accruing property

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Subsequently, Eddie Samuels conveyed one-half of his interest to Roland Samuels by deed executed on February 10, 2000, and recorded on March 9, 2000, in Book 766 at Page 1020.

TMS Number: 3098201014

Prince Felder 02/03/1944 - 4/4/2010 We miss you on a daily basis. You will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a friend. It's hard without you, but we know it's temporary. With Love, Your Wife Julia & Children

mbert, SC (Dennis Conv. Store)

This being the identical property conveyed to Eddie Samuels by deed from Willie M. Jeff, dated March 22, 1995, recorded April 10, 1995, in the Office of the Sumter County Register in Book 621, Page 93.

Property commonly known as: 4085 Third Street, Mayesville, SC 29104

In Memory

The family of the late Antwon Mario Dixon wishes to extend their appreciation for the lovely and kind generosity of good friends like you. Your loving support after Antwan's passing meant a great deal to our family.

Thank you for honoring his memory with all your meaningful tributes. We will be forever grateful for the loving memories you have shared with us and we'll treasure them for a lifetime. No words could ever express our appreciation for the love and support you have shown to us during our time of bereavement . Thank you for helping us to grieve, laugh and cry. We would like to offer our most sincere thanks for the flowers, cards or other gifts you sent in memory of our precious Antwan Mario Dixon. Thank you very much for your loving support.

Sincerely yours, Levi, Suedell Dixon & family

Oxendine & Son Lawn Care All your lawn care needs & pressure washing. Call Jonathan 803-565-2160 or Kerry 316-8726.

Hudson's Lawn Care, Mowing, Pine Straw Installation. Licensed and Insured. 803-968-1313 GrassBusters, Lawn Maintenance, Pest & Termite Control.

Insured and Lic. 803-983-4539, Taylor's Lawn Care Dependable and Affordable Call 803-651-0125 Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs!

Free est. 494-9169/468-4008 JT's Lawn Care: All your lawn needs, Tree cutting & pressure washing, Senior disc. 840-0322 Daniel's Lawn Care • Tree removal • Lawn Service • Mulch / Pine straw • Debris removal 803-968-4185

Roofing All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp.

SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

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STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721 Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

PETS & ANIMALS Dogs

Multi-Family Moving Sale; 868 Twin Lakes Dr. Sat. 7-10AM. Furn., kitchen/misc items, 2701 Sequoia Dr. Fri 4PM, Sat 8AM. Glass, Jewelry, Silver, Military Items, lots misc.

1163 Briarbend St. Sat 7-2 Furniture, girls clothing, household items & more Multi Family 80 Senate Ln (Patriot Village) Fri./Sat. 7AM. Furn., sporting equip, clothes and other misc items.

Moving Sale 3145 Tamarah Way Sat 4/5 7am-11pm tools, furniture, clothing, hshld items 2 Family Sale 50 Glider Ct. (Timberline Meadows) Sat 7-12 No early sales.

Multi-Family 255 Muscovy Trail & 470 Canvasback + several other families. Loring Mill Rd. (Idlewild Subd), Sat. 7am - 1pm Neighborhood Yard Sale; Garden Gate off S. Wise Dr. Sat. 7:30AM.

AKC Maltese pups are 6 weeks in time for everyone's Easter delight. (M) $500 OBO, (F) $750 FRIM. Health guaranteed in writing. 803 499-1360

872 Twin Lake Dr. Sat. 7-12 Rain or Shine. Some Furn., girls jeans, sm appl's, little bit of everything.

325 Kendal Ave Fri & Sat 8-?

Quilting Material, sewing items, movies, books, clothes, drill press & more

3 Hunting Beagles for sale . Will run deer. Call 803-491-5255 or 481-8227

4920 John Franklin (off Eagle Rd) Fri 9-4, Sat 7-12, Furn., hshld, clothes & misc

Pets

680 Batty Way, Fri/Sat 8-2. Lots if kids items, some furniture, grill, some hshld items and more.

2 Male Sugar Gliders, 3 mo. & 6 mo. old. With travel cage & accessories. $400 for both. Call 803-478-3661.

Free Rabbit- Calico, neutered & very gentle. Call 803 494-3726

MERCHANDISE Furniture / Furnishings All Upscale Furn: Table w/4 chairs $250. Curved Sofa w/2 recliners $800. 3pc Ent center $600. Solid wood desk and file cabinet $300.

Rosewood Shelf $300. Black desk & chair $200. 2 Armoires with drawers and mirrored doors $600 both. 803-494-4220

Beautiful Mahogany Dining Set: Table w/ 12 chairs, 2 china cabinets, 2 storage chests, server with bar, (2) 6ft storage buffet cabinets. Custom built overseas.

Beautiful hand carvings on doors.

A real steal, cost over $35,000.

Must see to appreciate. Asking $8,000. Call 803-494-4220

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Multi-Family Sale: 310 Brown St. (behind Riley Park), Sat. 8AM-2PM. Furn., baby crib, clothes, truck, hshld goods, etc.

First Community Yard Sale Bishopville Sat April 5th 7am-? in Parking Lot behind Lee Co. Observer.

20 Shem Cove (Deerfield Courtyard) Sat 8-12 Lots of Good stuff!

Massive Multi family sale., 2855 Bend K Dr. Dalzell, Sat. 7am 2pm or rain. Too many items to list.

236 Haile St Sat 6-11 Clothing, toys, games, hshld items, light fixtures & more 368 Neely St. Sat 7AM-1PM. Clearing out storage unit. Books, old records, sound equipment, Mother's day cards, pottery molds.

Too much to list. No Early Birds Freewill Baptist 971 Blvd Rd. April 3rd , 4th, & 5th. Hot dogs, drinks & sweets, 7am - until.

Idlewild Subd. Sale Sat 7-1 Lift chair, like new, 8pc Dining Set, 3pc oak wall unit .

223 Barefoot Ct 469-2210 3 Family Yard Sale: 1750 Clover St. Saturday. 7AM. Lots of misc items.

Help Support United MinistriesSamaritan House, Super Yard Sale- April 10, 11, 12 7AM-3PM. Farmers Market- Liberty & Artillery Dr. Featuring the "Super Fill A Bag Sale" ( On items valued $2.00 or less). Ed 803-464-7643

4010 Starks Ferry Rd. Sat. 8AM-4PM. Jenni's Exchange 340 Pinewood Rd Sidewalk Sale Fri April 4 10am-6pm Sat April 5 10am-5pm Store Wide Bargains!

Moving Multi-Family Yard Sale: 2605 Fossil Ln, Sat. 7AM. Furn, electronics, clothes and more.

Indoor Church Yard/hot dog/bake sale, 1490 Florence Hwy, Sat 7-12.

Clothes, toys. misc. Proceeds go to Church Youth Dept.

50 Harlequin Cove Sat. 7 am - 1 pm. Large sale, hunting & fishing equipment, Lg. 4X Men's clothes, too much to list.

3525 Camden Hwy, Dalzell, Sat. 8AM-Until. Ladies church suits, children's clothes/shoes, and other misc items.

Church Yard Sale; 65 Lynam Rd. Sat. 7AM-1PM. Something for everyone.

407 Adams Ave. Sat. 7AM-12PM. Something for everyone.

Backyard Moving Sale 1030 Spaulding Ave Sat 7-?

Furn.,Hshld Etc..(off Kingsbury) Shiloh Ph. Church, 240 Mrytle Beach Hwy. Sat. 8 am - 2 pm.

Bake sale, hot dogs & car wash.

Proceeds for the Youth Retreat.

790 Torrey Pines Dr. Lakewood Links Subd. Saturday 8am. Lots of good stuff.

268 Kinsey Dr. Sat. Furniture, Odds and Ends.

8AM.

2680 Pintail Dr Sat 7-11 Housewares, giftware, lawn access, books, toys & more 1930 Myrtle Beach Hwy Fri 3PM-Until, Sat 8- until. Hunting ,fishing, tools, hshld items, books, misc items.

3265 Ashlynn Way Sat. 7-12 (In garage) Furniture and lots of misc items. Early birds welcome Fri. evening.

30 Gray Fox Ct., Sat. 7 am - 1 pm. Rain or shine. Furn., electronics, riding mower, tires & rims, home decor., and Motocross boots, sm. appl.

The Trading Post 3550 Camden Hwy, Dalzell, open Fri. & Sat. 9 am - 3 pm. Antiques, furn. & collectibles. Buy, sell or trade. Call 803-847-1805 LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $1 & Up FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

1445 Malone Dr (Meadow Croft Subd.) Sat 7-1 Clothes, toys, hshld items, & more!

Open every weekend.

905-4242

2935 Joyce St. Sat. 8:30AM-1PM. Misc hshld, Steelers & kids items, mens 2XL clothes.

Rain date 4/12

For Sale or Trade

Multi Family 331 Cromer Dr Sat 8-12 Furn., Hsld items, electronics, toys & more Annual Spring Yard Sale

Hot dog & bake sale.

Rain or Shine 1st Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2609 McCray's Mill Rd Across from Sumter High Sat-April 5 7:30am-12:30pm

Jean's Flowers & Plants, 244 Wildwood Ave. Fri. & Sat. 7AM. Plants, flowers, lots of clothes, jewelry, etc.

285 E. Emerald Lake Dr. Fri/Sat/ 8-12. Worship, Craft, kitchen and toys.

(2) Full Size Carousel Horses.

Beautifully hand-painted (2) Small horses. (1) with music box. All four $2,700. Very Great Steal. Call 803-494-4220

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Experienced Part Time Secretary, for local church Requirements: Strong people, organizational, and computer skills. Please send resume to: Att. Secretarial Position, Box 355 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Maintenance Technician Electrical, Painting, Plumbing & HVAC certified a plus. Must be able to work on call weekends and holidays if needed. Send resume to: Maintenance Box 356 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151. EOE Seeking Exp. Rep Payee Coor.

Fin. background a must. Quickbooks & BA preferred. Mail resume to PO Box 1541 Sumter SC, 29151

Warehouse Position Must be reliable, some knowledge of hardware. Wally's Hardware 1291 Broad St. Ext. F/T & P/T Class-A CDL Drivers needed in Sumter, SC to haul poultry. Night Shift! Must have 2-yrs verifiable experience and good MVR. Danny 803-236-0682 Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is accepting applications for the following positions: •Director of Resource Management-Full-Time •RN- Women and Children Services (L/D, OB, Peds)Full-Time/PRN •RN-ICU-Full-Time/PRN •RN-Med/Surg-Full-Time/PRN •CST-OP Services-Full-Time *Night shift openings with competitive shift differentials*

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Truck Driver Trainees Needed Now at US EXPRESS Earn $800/wk Local CDL Training NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Be trained & based locally!

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

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Medical Help Wanted Live-in CNA needed. Hrs: 9 am Fri - 9 am Sun. Non-smokers, must be strong & able to do stand/pivot transfers. Call 803-478-7434.

RENTALS

Looking for your DREAM HOME? LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit?

Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 3-4-5 bedroom homes. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

Land & Lots for Sale

Homes for Sale

4185 Brabham Dr. Dalzell, 3BR 1.5BA, 1197SF-1/2 ac lot. Inside freshly renovated, new roofs, fenced backyard. $89,990 OBRO. Call 499-3776

Unfurnished Apartments

10-acres for sale on Raccoon Road near Jordan CommunityClarendon County. Residential / well / septic / farming. Serious inquirers.

Investors welcomed.Charles @ 704-699-6611, e-mail: cs.evans02@gmail.com Hwy 441 Dalzell, ac, cleared, water, septic, elec $3K dn $225 mo 60 mo $13K. 713-870-0216

Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO Crosswell- Newly remodeled brick home. Apprx 1,500 sq ft.

3BR/1BA, hdwd floors. $600/mo + dep. Owner fin.803-464-5757

Mobile Home Rentals

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

3BR Mobile Home in Cresent MHP. 1st mo + security dep. Call 803-720-1600 Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

We offer competitive benefits and salary. You may go online: www.cprmc.com for online applications. We Drug Test, EOE. This hospital is partially owned by physicians Cashier needed. Must have some computer knowledge, be selfmotivated, dependable & energetic. Apply at Wally's Hardware, 1291 Broad St. STC Now Hiring Diesel Mechanic Qualified candidates must have:

•Valid driver license •High School Diploma or GED •Three years or more of diesel mechanical experience •Must provide tools / picture at interview STC offers competitive salary and benefits EOE and Drug Free Workplace Contact - Pat Joyner 803-775-1002 x107 Lead Carpenter needed . Must have transportation and valid driver license. Call 803-460-4656

Help Wanted Part-Time Town of Kingstree Municipal Court Judge The town of Kingstree is accepting resumes for a Municipal Judge.

The Municipal Judge has jurisdiction over cases arising under ordinances of the Town of Kingstree. The authority and duties of the municipal judge are the same as those of magistrate, with regard to criminal matters; however, the municipal court has no civil jurisdiction. The person hired in this position will report to the Kingstree Town Council and be required to complete a training program or pass certification or recertification examinations, or both, within one year of taking office. This position is part time with an annual salary of $15,750.

How to apply: Submit resumes to Leonard R Lowery at llowery@kingstree.org or mail resumes to 401 N Longstreet St Kingstree SC 29556. This position will remain open until the most suitable candidate is hired. The Town of Kingstree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

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Cash For Junk Cars, used Cars, junk Batteries & unwanted gift cards. Call Gene Part time truck driver with 5 yrs exp. to work local. Must have 803-934-6734 clean driving record & CDL. Great Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves.

Special front end load washer $399 Guarantee 464-5439/469-7311

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SUMTER MATTRESS

Trucking Opportunities

Manufacturing Co. 960 Oswego Hwy, Sumter is holding a Mattress Sale, Sat. April 5th. 9 am - 12 pm.

Discontinued Mattress Models of all types. Factory location: Turn off Hwy 378 on Hwy 401 North towards Darlington down 1/4 mile on left.

Long Haul flatbed drivers wanted. CDL Class A. 3 years experience and 25 yrs old required with a clean 10 year MVR. Well maintained equipment. Excellent commission based pay.

Steady freight. Call 843-906-7833

Kenmore Self-cleaning wall oven $395. Built in Microwave oven $175.

Dishwasher $150. Tan & Green couch (like new) $275. 803-499-4717.

CDL drivers needed 21 & older, two years exp. Call 843-659-8254 or 843-659-2268

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08' Kawasaki 650 Brute force 4 Wheeler. Only used 100 hours. $5000 Firm! Call 803-494-3726

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Vans / Trucks / Buses

1998 Ford Ranger XLT Ext. cab, 109K mi. Exc. cond. $5200 OBO. Call 803-447-5453

IN 2006 Jetta, leather, sunroof,auto, cruise, pw, pdl, super nice.

6995.00 R&R Motors. 494-2886 2000 Silver Mazda 626 LS. 169k well maintained miles. V6, auto, very clean, runs great. $4,300 OBO. 803-495-2335 A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

1999 Ford F150 Ext cab, PW, Sunroof, PL. 17' Chrome rims, $3,500 OBO. Call 803-464-3526

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