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Mayor, Ward 4 seats contested; 2 city council incumbents unopposed BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com With the filing period for Sumter city elections now over, the field of candidates for the municipal election Nov. 8 is set. In the mayoral race, incumbent Joe McElveen faces challenges from William “Dutch” Holland and Charles Jones. In the Ward 4 race Randolph Black, Steve Corley, Melissa Evans and Jim McKinney have declared their candidacy for the seat being vacated by Colleen Yates. In two Sumter City Council races, the incumbents will be unopposed. Councilwoman Ione Dwyer, representing Ward 2, and Councilman David Merchant, representing Ward 6, did not draw any opposition on the November ballot. Dwyer said she would continue to work to serve the residents of Sumter to the best of her ability.

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Kindergartner Joshua Lawson Jr., 5, gives his mom, Tiffany Lawson, a hug as she prepares to leave him on the first day of school Monday at Pocalla Springs Elementary School. Tiffany Lawson won’t be far away — she teaches second grade at the school.

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“There is a lot that we have to do,” she said. “We want to continue to grow and make improvements. We want to continue to improve downtown and attract more industry.” She said she would like to see all residents of Sumter feel included and not just those in certain neighborhoods. Merchant could not be reached for comment. City council is composed of six council members who are elected from six separate wards and a mayor, elected atlarge. Terms for councilors and the mayor are four years, with council elections staggered so Wards 1, 3 and 5 will be on the ballot in 2018. Regular city council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers on the 4th floor of Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St.

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Summerton native Harry Briggs Jr., a lead plaintiff in the “Harry Briggs Jr. et al v R.W. Elliott, chairman, et al” case, widely known as Briggs v. Elliott, died Aug. 9 at the age of 75 in the Bronx, New York. The landmark case asked the Clarendon County school district to provide a bus for black students, who often had to walk miles in inclement weather, and with other petitioners led to the important Brown v. Board of Education decision by the U.S. Supreme Court making “separate but equal schools” illegal. The case was instrumental in the eventual desegregation of all public institutions in the U.S. AP FILE PHOTO His parents, Harry Briggs Harry Briggs Jr., of New York, who signed the Briggs petition, points to his father, Sr. and Eliza Briggs, also Harry Briggs Sr., in a 1949 group photo of those who signed the petition which signed the petition.

The decision by Sumter United Ministries Free Medical Clinic to expand its patient base to include full-time students has been met with interest from many people in the community, according to Jacqueline Butler, the medical clinic’s director. The mission of the clinic is to provide uninsured Sumter County residents with quality medical care, she said. “During a meeting with several members of the medical committee, we discussed possibly expanding the patient base to include full-time students that may not be working,” Butler said. “It was felt that we definitely want to help students in Sumter who may not have access to care.” Sumter has several institutions of higher education including Central Carolina Technical College, University of South Carolina Sumter and Morris College, she said, and it wants to

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City council to vote on land transfer FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in the Council Chambers at the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. The agenda includes the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the transfer of a threequarter-acre parcel of land on Main Street to Sumter Hotel Venture LLC. The property, which is used as a green space, is planned to become the location of an 88-room Hyatt Place hotel. The ordinance also includes the granting of easements associated with the planned use of the property. Also on the agenda is a public hearing on a request to rezone 31.3 acres of land at 95 Keels Road, from Residential 15 (large, single-family lot district) to Residential 9 (medium, single-family lot district). The council will also take public comment on and consider the first reading of an amendment to the city zoning ordinance to allow display extensions on billboards. In old business, the council will consider appointment to board and commissions and other vacancies. Council members will comment on their participation in organizations and committees, hear updates from the city manager and take public comments, limited to three minutes or less. For more information, call (803) 436-2578.

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Boulevard Road wreck victim identified Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock identified the victim of the single-vehicle wreck on Boulevard Road on Saturday evening as 54-year-old William Smithwick of Sumter. Bullock said Smithwick, the passenger in the vehicle, died of blunt-force trauma after the 1998 Mercury SUV struck a tree while traveling south on Boulevard Road about 6:45 p.m. Saturday. The 22-year-old driver of the vehicle was transported to Palmetto Health Tuomey with nonlife-threatening injuries, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones. The wreck is under investigation by South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Lee Chamber hosts after hours event The Lee County Chamber of Commerce will have its August Business After Hours from 5 to 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Lee County Cotton Museum, 121 W. Cedar Lane in Bishopville. For more information, call (803) 483-2800.

Fabulous Friday features 3 CDs by faith-based singers BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com Sumter's Clean Night Entertainment will present a three-CD release party at the Sumter Civic Center on Friday, which the agency has dubbed "Fabulous Friday." Why so fabulous? Clean Night Vice President Shavan Fulton said the title is fitting because of the quality and the variety of the enterGLO-EAN tainment that will be presented, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and continuing for about three hours. First of all, Fulton said, "Fabulous Friday will be an evening of clean, faithbased entertainment." Each of three women with new CDs — all from Sumter — will perform songs from their albums, and "each has their own unique method of singing, and they do it well." Accompanied by the Fab Band, directed by Donald Robinson and George Rose, the singer called MizzBlueEyezSol sings, raps and performs her own poetry. "We call her a lyricist," Fulton said. "She writes her own material."

Natasha Levy writes music, as well, but sings mostly covers on her new CD. Fulton described her style as "more of a worshiptype singer. She also has a reggae-style song on her CD. She does Christian music, a little more upbeat." In fact, Fulton said, "Everything in the show is faithbased." Vocalist Christina Stout describes herBIG C self as being "God's servant on a mission to complete healing through her ministry in song." She grew up listening to gospel singers Cece and Bebe Winans and Karen Clark Sheard, imagining herself singing on stage like her role models. In addition to the musical entertainment, Fulton said comedians Glo-ean, Big C and Big Daddy Laugh-a-Lot will perform. "They work without a script," Fulton said, "using the events and topics of the day to improvise their comedy." She said the comedians performed in Sumter in March for a benefit program for the American Heart Association and were

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From left, Natasha Levy, MizzBlueEyezSol and Christina Stout will perform live music from their individual albums during the Fabulous Friday CD release party at the Sumter Civic Center on Friday night. CDs will be available for purchase at the event. a big hit with the audience. A full dinner prepared and served by L&C Caterers of Manning will be served to those who purchase advance tickets, and music will be provided throughout the evening by David Geter and his band. Clean Night Entertainment was founded by Gail Kyles in 2010 and is still based in Sumter, Fulton said. The company's aim is to provide opportunities for those 17 and older "to have a clean night out without compromising themselves spiritually." CNE has also produced Fabulous Friday events in Georgia and North Carolina and plans to expand, she said, adding that in its capacity as promoter and

marketer, CNE also provides to individuals "whatever they need to become (performing) artists." Kyles is chief executive officer, and chief operating officer is Keenahnee Dickson. Admission to Fabulous Friday CD release party at 7:30 p.m. Friday is $25 general admission, $30 for reserved seats and $30 at the door for general seating. The three-CD release party will be held at the Sumter Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. CDs will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at Precision Cuts, 1254 Peach Orchard Road; Alabaster Box, 442-B Broad St.; and online at www.CleanNight.com. For more information, call 1 (800) 845-2238.

City, museum seek public’s help for exhibit FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter County Museum and the City of Sumter are collaborating to create a permanent exhibition on the history of the Sumter Opera House, built in the late 19th century. The exhibit to be mounted in the City Centre, adjacent to the Opera House, will be funded by a grant from the South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department through its Undiscovered South Carolina program. Perhaps the most recognizable landmark in Sumter, the building on Main Street has served the community in many capacities, including as a performance hall, a movie theater and a home for city offices, among others. The Opera House hosted concerts, including operas and shows by many accomplished and well-known performers, including Sumter's own prima donna, Clara Louise Kellogg, and continues to do so. The building burned in 1892 but was quickly rebuilt, with the cornerstone being laid in 1893, and the Sumter Opera House was completed two years later. The city and the museum are seeking the public's assistance in locating artifacts from the Opera House from any period. They will host Artifact Day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, in the City Centre, 25 N. Main St.

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The Sumter Opera House was the Academy of Music in the late 1800s. The City of Sumter and the Sumter County Museum are seeking artifacts from the building in order to photograph them and mount a permanent exhibit on its historical significance. Sumter Opera House Manager Seth Reimer said anyone with "old photos, programs or other historic items" can bring them during that time for the

curators to review, "whether they are prized heirlooms or simply junk in the attic. ... The items will be documented, photographed or scanned for archival purposes, then returned to their owners," and the owners will be given special recognition in the exhibit should their items — or photographs of them — be used. During the 1980s renovation of the building, many items were discarded, and some are on the curators' wish list for the exhibit, including pieces of the marquee, theater seats, light fixtures and sconces, sections of the flooring, old machinery or projectors, posters and programs and photographs from the interior taken before 1984. In conjunction with the exhibit, local historian Sammy Way will present two seminars on Thursday, Aug. 25. The lectures, both free to the public, will be presented at 1 and 6:30 p.m. and will include vintage photos and stories of the Opera House's history. Individuals interested in learning more about the special exhibit for the City Centre will have access to project staff during Artifact Day and at Way's history seminars. For more information about either the event or the exhibit, call the Sumter Opera House at (803) 436-2616. Item staff member Ivy Moore contributed to this article.

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Fill those school lunchboxes with healthy choices FROM STAFF REPORTS As children get caught up in the anticipation of a new school year, Palmetto Health pediatric dietitian nutritionist Megan Puryear has offered some tips for filling those lunchboxes with healthy snacks and meals. “Whether you purchase a cool new lunch bag or just plan to use last year’s lunchbox or bag, having fun gear can get your child interested in what goes inside,” Puryear said. “Color and variety are the keys to making meals look appetizing.” She said a balanced meal should include a serving of whole grains, lean protein, fruits, vegetables and dairy. “Sit down with your child, and make a plan for lunch packing,” Puryear said. “This will give you insight into what foods your child likes and will involve your child in planning the week’s lunch menu. By shopping ahead for nutritious foods, you can pack a healthy lunch in minutes.” She suggests stocking up on lean deli meats, whole-grain breads and tortillas, leafy greens and reduced-fat cheeses for sandwiches and wraps. “Keep food safety in mind, and include an ice pack when packing items that should be kept cold, such as yogurt, meat, cheese, pudding and hummus,” Puryear said. “Peanut butter does not require refrigeration, so it can be a good choice if allergies are not an issue.”

A balanced lunch with fruits and vegetables will help your child focus on schoolwork each day. Puryear said parents don’t need to buy convenience items such as prepackaged deli lunch kits that contain highfat processed meats, processed cheese and refined crackers. “Create your own spin by filling small containers with healthier foods like lean ham or turkey, low-fat cheese and whole-grain crackers,” she said. “Remember to include fruits and vegetables for a balanced meal.” Parents should consider packing a few extra servings of healthy favorites that their child can share with friends, Puryear said. “Cut vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, celery and zucchini into sticks that can be dipped in peanut butter, low-fat

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CHARGES Melissa Settles, 36, of 119 Pinewood Road, was arrested on Friday and charged with malicious injury to personal property after she and another woman allegedly vandalized two vehicles that were parked at a residence in the 1000 block of Cashew Lane early that morning. According to an incident report from Sumter Police Department, Settles and the other woman, Toni Nylsa-Monae Witherspoon, attempted to contact the complainant, but a woman inside residence would not let them in. The woman inside the residence told officers she heard glass breaking after Settles and Witherspoon walked away and later discovered that the windows of her and the complainant’s vehicles were damaged. Damage was estimated at $1,200. Settles and Witherspoon were stopped by officers after leaving the scene, and both were arrested and charged with malicious injury to personal property because the two women told officers that the other damaged the vehicles. Melvin S. Belle, 31, of 110 Anderson St., was arrested on Saturday and charged with having a firearm with a removed serial number after a black shotgun, make and model unknown, was found inside his vehicle during a safety checkpoint at Albert and Anderson streets at about 2 a.m. Paul J. Drinkwine, 19, of 130 Falling Leaf Lane, was arrested on Sunday after a .7-mile pursuit from Broad Street to North Guignard Drive. According to an incident report from the police department, an officer observed Drinkwine, operating a black motorcycle, make multiple improper lane changes while traveling on Broad Street. When the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Drinkwine failed to stop for blue lights and siren and accelerated to approximately 85 mph in an attempt to elude law enforcement, according to the report. The pursuit ended at a parking lot in the 500 block of North Guignard Drive, where Drinkwine was apprehended and charged with making improper lane change and failing to stop for blue lights. He was later charged with simple possession of marijuana when approximately 2 grams of marijuana was found on him during a search at Sum-

STOLEN PROPERTY A Boost Mobile phone valued at $100, a black-andgold leather Michael Kors wallet valued at $100 and $360 in cash were reportedly stolen from a black 2001 Nissan Armada while the vehicle was parked on Bagnal Drive between 9:45 p.m.

dressing or hummus,” she suggested. “This is a good strategy if your child is a picky eater. When they see their friends enjoying something, they are more likely to try it.” If your child loves crunchy snacks, whole-grain crackers, popcorn, granola or Goldfish crackers are a good choice, Puryear advised. “Chips can be a treat once in a while, but they shouldn’t be a daily food,” she said. “Chips that are marketed as healthier can be tricky, so read the label and check the serving size.” Puryear said that a satisfying snack should include a carbohydrate and a protein. “A snack is something to hold you over until your next meal. It isn’t intended to fill you up like a meal might,” she said. Good snack choices include fruit with cheese or peanut butter, granola and yogurt, vegetables and hummus, crackers and hummus or peanut butter. Beverages are another area where healthy choices can make a significant difference in nutrition and weight control, Puryear said. She said it is a good idea to avoid packing sweetened beverages such as sodas or fruit drinks. “Flavored waters and low-fat milk are good choices,” Puryear said. “Fruit juice should be used in moderation — no more than 4 ounces per day.” Most sports drinks contain sugar, and

on Saturday and 11 p.m. on Sunday. An iPhone 6 in a black case valued at $400 and $940 in cash stored in a white envelope were reportedly stolen from an unattended purse in the 200 block of North Washington Street between 5:45 and 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. A .32-caliber revolver with a chrome-plated and brown wooden handle valued at

a sports drink bottle may contain two or more servings, she warned. “Read the label to avoid empty calories,” she said. If the child enjoys salads, Puryear recommends leafy greens, such as romaine and spinach, rather than iceberg lettuce. Top the salad with a lean protein, such as beans, hard-boiled eggs or grilled meats, but pay attention to the amounts of cheese and dressing because that can add more calories than most people realize, she said. Puryear said she encourages parents to make sure their children have a healthy breakfast each day. She suggested preparing some things the night before, such as setting the table, preparing oatmeal or boiling some eggs. “Breakfast should include a carbohydrate and a protein,” Puryear said. Good choices to have on hand are: whole-grain cereals, skim milk, fresh fruit, whole-wheat bagels, low-fat cheese, low-fat yogurt with fresh fruit, whole-grain toast with peanut butter and lean ham. For extra-busy mornings, Puryear recommends that parents keep a box of granola bars or protein bars in the car. “By planning ahead, you can teach your child to associate meals and snacks with healthy choices,” Puryear said. A good information source is www. choosemyplate.gov, she said.

$200 and a black Panasonic Bluetooth sound bar valued at $200 were reportedly stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Red and White Street on Aug. 12. The victim also reported an estimated $100 in damage caused to the molding of the side door, according to an incident report from the police department. Four 22-inch chrome vehicle

rims valued at $2,100 were reportedly stolen from the rear of a residence on Mood Avenue on Saturday. A diamond engagement ring valued at $1,000 and a 32-inch Samsung flatscreen TV valued at $400 were reportedly stolen from a residence in the 700 block of West Hampton Avenue between Aug. 1 and Aug. 12.

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Flooding kills 6, thousands flee to area shelters More than 20K evacuated in Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Thousands of people in southern Louisiana hunkered down in shelters Monday, forced out of their homes by intense flooding that took many people by surprise. At least six people were killed. The weather had improved from the torrential downpours that began Friday, but rivers and creeks in many areas were still way above flood stage, and people downstream eyed the deluge with concern. Across southern Louisiana, residents have been scrambling to get to safety as rivers and creeks burst their banks, swollen from days of heavy rain that in some areas came close to 2 feet in a 48-hour period. Rescuers evacuated more than 20,000 people since the flooding started Friday, and more than 10,000 people were in shelters as of late Sunday, according to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards. In high-water vehicles, boats and helicopters, emergency crews hurried to rescue scores of people, and the governor warned it was not over. “I’ve never seen anything like this before,” said Barbara Manuel, 41, speaking on the side of the road as she was about to get in a National

Guard vehicle. On Sunday, Manuel saw a little sun, giving her hope that the worst of the flooding was over. But then the skies ripped open, the lights in her house started to flicker, and with 3 feet of water outside threatening to come in, she knew it was time to get out with her two children — a 5-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. “As long as my kids are safe, that’s all that matters,” she said. From the air, homes looked more like little islands surrounded by flooded fields. Farmland was covered, streets descended into impassable pools of water, and shopping centers were inundated with only roofs of cars peeking above the water. From the ground it was just as catastrophic. Drivers tried to navigate treacherous roads where the water lapped at the side or covered the asphalt in a running stream. Abandoned cars were pushed to the side of the road, lawn furniture and children’s toys floating through the waters. The low-pressure system moved into Texas, but the National Weather Service warned that there’s still dan-

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Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard unload people at a rally point after they were rescued Sunday from rising floodwater near Walker, Louisiana, after heavy rains inundated the region. ger of fresh floods as swollen rivers drain toward the Gulf of Mexico. Rivers in the Baton Rouge area have started to fall but still remained above flood stage, setting record levels during the weekend, the Na-

The Comite River just east of Baton Rouge dropped nearly 2 feet by Monday from 34 feet during the weekend. Flood stage is 20 feet. The Amite River at Denham Springs was at 43.5 feet Monday after reaching 46.2 feet.

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Clarendon County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Clarendon County has been chosen to receive $18,344 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America; The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A Local Board will determine how the funds awarded to Clarendon County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations in the area. This board consists of representatives from the following agencies: Clarendon County Council, an advocate for the homeless, United Way Worldwide, The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Clarendon County Council on Aging, Clarendon County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, Clarendon County Department of Social Services, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manning United Methodist Church, and United Ministries of Clarendon County. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private, voluntary non-proﬁts, or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Clarendon County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with the following organizations participating: Clarendon County Disabilities and Special Needs Board; Clarendon County Council on Aging; Manning United Methodist Church; Paxville Community Development Corporation; United Ministries of Clarendon County, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. These agencies were responsible for providing over 16,000 meals to those in need. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Mr. Harrington (Hal) L. Lowder at 803-478-7256 for an application. Documentation that your organization meets the above requirements is necessary, and the deadline is ﬁve p.m. on August 22, 2016.

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‘Islam for Dummies’: IS recruits have poor grasp of faith PARIS (AP) — The jihadi employment form asked the new recruits to rate their knowledge of Islam on a scale of one to three. And the Islamic State group applicants, herded into a hangar somewhere at the SyriaTurkey border, turned out to be overwhelmingly deemed ignorant. The extremist group could hardly have hoped for better. At the height of the Islamic State group's drive for foot soldiers in 2013 and 2014, typical followers included the group of Frenchmen who went bar hopping with their recruiter back home, the recent European convert who now hesitantly describes himself as gay, and two Britons who ordered "The Koran for Dummies" from Amazon to prepare for jihad in Syria. They were grouped in safehouses as a stream of Islamic State group imams filled in the gaps, according to court testimony and interviews by The Associated Press. "I realized that I was in the wrong place when they began to ask me questions on these forms like 'when you die, who should we call?'" said the 32-year-old European convert, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. He went to Syria in 2014 and said new recruits were shown IS propaganda videos on Islam and that the visiting imams repeatedly praised martyrdom.

Far from home and unschooled in religion, most of the recruits were in little position to judge. An AP analysis of thousands of leaked Islamic State documents reveals most of its recruits from its earliest days knew little about Islam. According to the documents, which were acquired by the Syrian opposition site Zaman al-Wasl and shared with AP, 70 percent of recruits were listed as having just "basic" knowledge of Shariah — the lowest possible choice. About 24 percent were categorized as having an "intermediate" knowledge, and just 5 percent were considered advanced students of Islam. The group preys on this ignorance because it allows extremists to impose an interpretation of Islam constructed to suit its goal of maximum territorial expansion and carnage as soon as recruits come under its sway. Among the documents were forms for nine of the 10 young men from the eastern French city of Strasbourg recruited — like the European convert — by a man named Mourad Fares. One of them, Karim Mohammad-Aggad, described going bar hopping with Fares. He told investigators that IS recruiters used "smooth talk" to persuade him. He traveled with his younger brother and friends to Syria in late 2013. Seven of them re-

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Foued Mohammed-Aggad, a Frenchman who was among the Islamic State fighters to attack Paris on Nov. 13, 2015, appears in an undated propaganda video. He had been among a group of 10 men from Strasbourg who joined the extremists in 2013. turned to France within a few months and were arrested. Two died in Syria, while his 23-year-old brother, Foued, returned as one of the men who stormed the Bataclan on Nov. 13, 2015, in a night of attacks that killed 130 people in Paris. "My religious beliefs had nothing to do with my departure," Karim Mohammad-Aggad told the court before he was sentenced to nine years in prison. "Islam was used to trap me like a wolf," he said, according to court documents. When pressed by the judge on his knowledge of Shariah, Islamic law and how IS implements it, Mohammad-Aggad appeared dumbfounded, saying repeatedly: "I don't have the knowledge to answer the question." One of his co-defendants, Radouane Taher, was also asked by the judge about whether beheadings con-

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than before. “They’re both stubborn and equally entrenched in their positions,” says Julie, who is often in the middle. “It doesn’t get ugly too often.”

TRIBALISM People in the 1960s “had faith in science, had hope in science. Most people thought science was responsible for improving their daily lives,” says Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences. Now “we see partisan polarization or ideological polarization,” says Matthew Nisbet, a communications professor at Northeastern University. The split with science is most visible and strident when it comes to climate change because the nature of the global problem requires communal joint ac-

tion, and “for conservatives that’s especially difficult to accept,” Nisbet says. Climate change is more about tribalism, or who we identify with politically and socially, Nisbet and other experts say. Liberals believe in global warming; conservatives don’t. Dave Woodard, a Clemson University political science professor and GOP consultant, helped South Carolina Republican Bob Inglis run for the U.S. House (successfully) and the Senate (unsuccessfully). They’d meet monthly at Inglis’ home for Bible study and were in agreement that global warming wasn’t an issue and probably was not real. After seeing the effects of warming first-hand in Antarctica and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Inglis changed his mind — and was overwhelmingly defeated in a GOP primary in 2010. Woodard helped run the campaign that beat him. “I was seen as crossing to the other side, as helping the Al Gore tribe, and that could not be forgiven,” Inglis says.

WHAT CHANGED In 1997, then-Vice President Gore helped broker an international treaty to reduce heattrapping gases from the burning of coal, oil and gas. “And at that moment,” says Leiserowitz, “the two parties begin to divide. They begin to split and go farther and farther and farther apart until we reach today’s environment where climate change is now one of the most polarized issues in America.” Consider lobster scientist

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very profession has its inhouse lingo, which may be confusing to amateurs. For example, in the world of campaign professionals, there’s a term for a candidate who spends most of his time complaining about the media: “Loser.” Ask Bob Dole. “Where’s the outrage?” he demanded, and he was right to ask. But that moment also announced the effective end of his presidential campaign. He wasn’t running against Bill Clinton any more or even against the media, which are, after all, only a medium. He was running at that point against the American people, who weren’t buying what he was selling. Unless something radical and unexpected happens, Donald Trump is going to lose the 2016 presidential election — he’ll lose it more than Hillary Rodham Clinton will win it — for more or less the reasons that his critics on the right have been explaining for more than a year now: In short, the sort of thing that makes hearts go pitter-patter out in derka-derka talk-radio land doesn’t necessarily fly in the rest of the country and may in fact even come off as creepy and weird, which is why three times as many people watch The Middle — a show I’d never heard

of — as watch Sean Hannity’s nightly Trump-fest on Fox News. There’s more to America than your Uncle Bob’s right-wing Facebook circle, and Trump isn’t very well prepared for that. Our friend Hugh Hewitt found this out the hard way. The talk-radio host was trying to help the Republican nominee explain away his absurd and surreal claim that Barack Obama is the founder of the Islamic State. “I know what you meant,” Hewitt said. “You meant that he created the vacuum, he lost the peace.” But Trump refused to take Hewitt’s good counsel: “No, I meant he’s the founder of ISIS,” Trump insisted. “I do.” Hewitt pointed out that President Obama does, from time to time, invest a fair amount of time and energy in killing Islamic State operatives. Trump: “I don’t care.” Many Americans’ only metaphysical experience in this life will have been seeing, with the mind’s eye, Hugh Hewitt wincing through the radio. Trump had been halfway following the advice of Benjamin Disraeli, even though he’s almost certainly never heard of him: “Never complain, never explain.” He can’t help but complain, but now he’s in explaining-himself mode, too. When his remarks on President Obama and the Islamic State were greeted as yet another piece of evidence that Donald J. Trump may in fact be bats**t crazy, he started back-

ing away from his claim, waving his hands and calling it “sarcastic.” The race in Ohio will probably be decided to a large part in Hamilton County — where Trump hadn’t bothered to set up an actual campaign operation as of last week. As of early August, the Trump campaign had one staffer in southwest Ohio. In Florida, where Trump is down at 39 percent, his campaign had one field office as of last week. He’s getting killed in Virginia, North Carolina and Colorado — where Clinton leads him by 14 points and where Trump’s field operation is in terms of personnel and offices only a fraction of what the Clinton campaign has put on the ground. You can complain that the media is unfair to Republicans — it is. But it isn’t the media that’s stopping Trump from organizing the basics of a presidential campaign. Trump is set to lose Georgia. Trump probably will end up winning Texas and Utah, but it is not inconceivable that he could lose them. And all that brave talk about the New Yorker making the race competitive in northern Democratic strongholds? Clinton is up 21 points in the latest New Jersey poll, 17 points in the latest New York poll, 10 points in the latest from Michigan and 25 points in the latest from Illinois. The only Democratic states Trump currently is winning are the ones that were really Democratic until about 1994 or so, and he’s not

even doing that great there, either, up by only 3 points in Mississippi. Trump cannot imagine — cannot even entertain the notion — that this is Trump’s fault. He blames the media, for making him look nuts by reporting the things he says — which are nuts. Talking with Hannity, he moaned, “I’ll say something at a rally, and I look out and see all these TV cameras taking every word down. No one in politics has ever been subjected to this kind of treatment.” Okey-dokey. Most recently, he has been looking for an excuse to skip the debates against Hillary Rodham Clinton, clearly terrified that she is going to hand him his ass. Does anybody think Ted Cruz would have been looking for an excuse to dodge a debate with Clinton? He’d have been asking for 40 of them. It’s too early to begin the bloody and tearful recriminations — but there will be a time. Not to blame Trump for being Trump, which is exactly what anybody with a lick of sense would expect him to be. But those who enabled him, who plumped him and the largely fictitious establishment-vs.-the-base soap opera for their own personal audience-building and money-making agendas? We are going to need to have a word about them come November.

information was lacking for places such as the Pee Dee Basin because Federal Emergency Management Act studies were either not up to date or nonexistent. On the one hand, FEMA cited the need for an impact-focused flood map that would take all the relevant information into account in order to simplify the forecasting process. On the other, forecast offices feel there were not enough stream and tidal gauges for forecasters to accurately predict the extent of flooding in certain areas. That includes the overflow of many streams that ended up washing out roads and bridges. In fact, Charleston County’s office specifically expressed a need for more tidal gauges so as to better assess coastal flooding. Dam-related issues were complicated by the fact that maintenance and monitoring of dams in South Carolina are taken care of by private owners who may not always be in a position to do so. These weaknesses should be addressed by both state and federal weather and safety programs. Making emergency response programs more efficient could mean sparing residents more loss and heartache.

ments of three former state Department of Transportation employees and a contractor on corruption charges may seem to validate the concerns some have about an agency that has a troubled reputation. Fraud, waste and abuse — the trifecta of big-government critics — often are cited as the main reasons DOT should not be given a stable, long-term revenue source to ensure the state’s system of roads and highways is properly maintained. Last week’s indictments will doubtless be used, and in fact already are in some quarters, to give teeth to those arguments. A more charitable view would be that the indictments of Charles W. Shirley, Allen Kent Ray, Curtis C. Singleton and Joe Edward Butler show DOT is serious about cleaning up corruption within its ranks, and the ongoing investigation is a positive sign for those who want to funnel more money to the agency. That’s certainly the tone that state Transportation Secretary Christy Hall set in her comments after the indictments. “SCDOT has zero tolerance for wrongdoing of any kind,” Hall said in a statement. DOT Chairman Mike Wooten told Greenville News reporter Tim Smith that it was the agency itself that brought the alleged corruption to the attention of law enforcement. The agency, he said, welcomes the probe. That should be good news to taxpayers who are concerned about would-be corruption in an agency that spends a significant amount of taxpayer money and needs even more.

— Kevin D. Williamson is National Review’s roving correspondent.

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WE CAN ALL LEARN SOMETHING EACH DAY Education is for all people. The process of training and developing the knowledge, skill, mind, character, especially by formal schooling; training. Systematic study of the problems, methods and theories of teaching and learning. Education: giving instruction or information, knowledge, ability to learn. Three good things I like about education: It cultivates, nurtures and trains. As long as we live, there is something to learn each and every day. Age has nothing to do with anything. Education is free to all who want it. From birth to 100 years old, live and learn until you die. Education is for anyone that wants to be educated. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. I dropped out of school at age 16. Why? To work. I went back to get my GED. Stay in school; everybody needs an education. An idle mind is useless, vain, empty, not engaged in any occupation or employment. Anyone who sits around all day doing nothing has an idle mind. I choose to go back to school. As long as I can think, reason and walk and talk, by the help of the good Lord, I am going to stay in school until I finish what I started. I am not going to let anyone turn me around. The schools are run by the government (funds). Federal student aid is to all that apply for it. Age has nothing to do with it. Learn, learn, learn! P.S. If we want a good quality education, one must get loans in order to have a higher education. It’s not free. Higher education costs money. KATIE VAN BURENHAYWARD Sumter

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

The Post and Courier Aug. 8

Officials work on safety measures State officials are working to improve the oversight and maintenance of private dams in the wake of the great flood of last October. But a new federal report suggests there is more to be done to keep South Carolinians safe. The findings of the National Weather Service should be incorporated into a comprehensive plan for better preparation and response. The October flooding swamped many homes, inundated extensive farmland and, sadly, took 19 lives. Recovery is ongoing. The Weather Service report highlights some successes in dealing with the floods — forecasting in plenty of time for people to prepare and communicating well through social media to keep the public informed. But the report also reveals obstacles that must be overcome before the next significant rainfall. For example, emergency management and community officials were instructed by local weather forecast offices to look at flood maps on a federal website to better understand the potential extent of flooding in certain areas. But the Weather Service reported that

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DOT indictments on corruption charges On the one hand, the recent indict-

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A portion of the original Briggs v. Elliott petition is seen with photographs of many of the original signers. At top left is Harry Briggs Jr., who died Aug. 9. His signature is third, after those of his parents, Harry Briggs Sr. and Eliza Briggs. The poster was part of the awardwinning exhibit presented by Sumter County Museum in February titled “Courage: The Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight for It.” It was a project of Levine Museum of the New South.

BRIGGS FROM PAGE A1 In a 1985 interview with Briggs Jr. conducted by Blackside Inc. for “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years (1954-1965),” Briggs recalled some of the repercussions of his parents’ courage in remaining involved in the case: “They told (my father) to take his name off the petition, and he didn’t. So he had this job at the gas station for so many years, and they told him if he don’t take his name off the petition, they would fire him. So he didn’t, so they fired him. So he tried farming a few years. There wasn’t enough money coming in to support the family, so he left, and he went to Florida. So he worked in Florida and every week or so sent mother some money to take care of the kids. Then when he get time off, he’d come up and see us and then go back to Florida.” Briggs Jr. remained in Summerton, where he attended Scott’s Branch school. He never had the opportunity to attend a desegregated school and was unable to get a job because he was known as “Harry’s son;” he moved to New York City shortly after graduation and worked for Madison Square Garden and the Jacob Javits Center until his retirement. He never lived in South Carolina again. During a talk at the February opening of Sumter County Museum’s exhibit about the case titled

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young man was told that he would need to provide proof from the registrar’s office that he had been registered for at least 12 credit hours for the spring semester and that he is currently registered for at least 12 credit hours for the coming fall semester. In addition, because he lives at home with his grandmother, he would need to provide the income information for the entire household. Butler said she looks forward to completing their interview. “In order to clarify possible confusion, we are continuing to see working adults in the clinic, and their qualification criteria has not changed,” Butler said. The qualification requirements for full-time students differ only slightly from those required for our non-student working adults, and the age range remains the same: ages 19 to 64. “The committee discussed the fact that an adult carrying 12 or more credit hours per semester may not have

CARING FROM PAGE A1 provide an option for health care to students that may not have access otherwise. “In Sumter, we have a number of non-traditional students who are returning to school, and we definitely do not wish to exclude any of our Sumter County residents,” she said. “Many of these people are hard-working people that should have access to health care.” The clinic recently had its first student express interest in the program since making the policy known. He is a student in his 20s and a Sumter County resident who attends Clemson University but does not have health insurance. Although during the school terms when he is at Clemson he most likely would use the school’s infirmary, he would have the ability to be seen at the Sumter clinic when he is at home, Butler said. The

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“Courage: The Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight for It,” another original petitioner, Beatrice Brown Rivers, said, “Why did these people stand up? If they did not succeed, what would happen?” “Our heroes should not be forgotten,” she said. “America owes them a huge debt of gratitude.” Harry Briggs Jr. was the son of the late Harry Briggs Sr. and Eliza Gamble Briggs of Summerton. He was born in Clarendon County on Feb. 10, 1941. He is survived by his wife, Helen Mack Briggs, and his children, Ronald Junious (Caroline) of Sumter, Gregory Junious, Patricia Briggs-Perry and Audra Briggs. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Sanders Briggs. Funeral services will be held at the Clarendon School District 1 Resource Center gymnasium (the former Scott’s Branch High School), 1154 4th St. in Summerton. In lieu of floral arrangements, donations are being accepted for Saint Mark A.M.E. Church, P.O. Box 262, Larry David King Highway, Summerton, SC 29148. Editor’s note: Interview with Harry Briggs Jr. conducted by Blackside Inc. on Nov. 2, 1985, for “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years (1954-1965),” Washington University Libraries, Film and Media Archive, Henry Hampton Collection. — Ivy Moore

Ministry financially assisted 17 families for a total of $2,664.49 and assisted 18 families with food, valued at $875. The week of July 31 through Aug. 6, the emergency shelter had an average of 14 men and three women per night. Donations received in the last week: $0 Total this week: $0 This year through Aug. 15, $2,295 Total last year: $7,350 Total since 2014: $16,432 Sumter United Ministries is at 36 S. Artillery Drive. For more information, call Sumter United Ministries at (803) 775-0757.

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Folks behind ‘Sharknado’ give viewers ‘Elvis Lives’ BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Jackson faces the crisis of a lifetime on “Zoo” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). CBS announced last week that this summer series would return next year for a third season. • “Hunt for Particle X” (10 p.m., Science) follows the scientists at the Large Hadron Collider run by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Rumors of a recent “bump” in a graph fueled speculation about the discovery of a new particle that may revolutionize our understanding of physics. • At the risk of starting a war with the people of FYI’s “Tiny House Nation,” the new series “Raise the Roof” (11 p.m., DIY) celebrates the renovation and expansion of historic structures. Denver-based investor and builder Keith Nylund shows how he can double the square footage of Craftsman-type houses and bungalows by adding additional floors to their classic design. • The new series “Andrew Zimmern: Driven by Food” (9 p.m., Travel) puts the accent on local cuisine. The well-traveled host is “driven” by local cab drivers in any number of locations, starting with Olympic host city Rio de Janeiro. • “American Experience” (9 p.m., PBS, r, check local listings) begins a two-night profile of President Ronald Reagan. The first half concentrates on his years as a teenage life-

guard and his careers as a radio sports announcer and Hollywood actor, including his stint as head of the actor’s union and his growing interest in politics. • Produced by the folks behind the “Sharknado” franchise, “Elvis Lives” (9 p.m., AXS) imagines a world where the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll did not die 39 years ago today, August 16, 1977. It’s difficult to imagine a stranger speculation on a surviving Elvis than the 2002 horror comedy “Bubba Ho-Tep” starring Bruce Campbell as Presley.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Scheduled events at the Rio Olympics include: track and field, gymnastics and beach volleyball (8 p.m., NBC); wrestling, boxing, weightlifting, volleyball and table tennis (8 p.m., NBCSN). • “Dick Cavett’s Watergate” (8 p.m., PBS, r, TV-PG, check local listings) recalls the urbane talk show host of the early 1970s, who had many of the major figures of the Watergate scandal and its investigation on his ABC show as events were unfolding. • In a moment of calm, the gang thinks it’s left horrific events behind on “Dead of Summer” (9 p.m., Freeform, TV-14). • A night out drinking leads to something gruesome on the

perience on “The Middle” (10 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * A school for cool on “Fresh Off the Boat” (10:30 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG).

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Marlon Brando is shown in a scene from “A Streetcar Named Desire” in 1951. The documentary “Listen To Me Marlon” airs at 8 p.m. today on Showtime. fourth season premiere of “Swamp Murders” (9 p.m., ID, TV-14). • Players strive to make the cut on “Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Los Angeles Rams” on (10 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

CULT CHOICE Culled from decades of personal audiotapes, the 2015 documentary “Listen to Me Marlon” (8 p.m., Showtime) offers intimate reflections on Marlon Brando’s acting career and troubled private life.

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dream on “New Girl” (8:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Hot under the collar on “Lucifer” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Topical sketch humor on “MADtv” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Somebody has been keeping tabs on Pride on “NCIS: New Orleans” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Brick’s cinematic ex-

Louis C.K., Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals are on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS, r) * Expect Sen. Chris Murphy on “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central) * Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps and Blink-182 are on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night With Seth Meyers” are pre-empted * Greg Kinnear, Dino Archie and Joe Bonamassa are on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Jeff Goldblum, Anna Kendrick and the Claypool Lennon Delirium on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS, r).

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Respond EUGENIA LAST quickly to demands, but lean to the conservative side when it comes to contracts, money or health. Hard work and getting along with others will be necessary if you want to advance. Offering assistance will encourage personal and professional growth. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let stubbornness take over when making decisions. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by following through with your plans. Don’t let someone’s ability to get under your skin ruin your future. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep an open mind, but don’t believe everything you hear. Avoid someone who is trying to coerce you into doing things you shouldn’t, and spend more time at home with those who are looking out for your best interests. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Taking direction doesn’t mean you have to let someone control your every move. You’ll have spectacular ideas and should follow your own path if it looks like a better option for you. Romance looks inviting. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make plans to reconnect with someone you have found to be inspiring in the past. Interacting with your peers will lead to an interesting idea. Consistency will be necessary to avoid confusion. Disclose information in detail. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Open up and tell it like it is. Your perspective will give those you are dealing with a chance to see things your way, encouraging compromise and the chance to turn an idea into a reality. Socialize and celebrate.

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WEATHER

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Gaﬀney 91/72 Spartanburg 90/71

Greenville 89/72

Columbia 96/74

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 94/73

Aiken 92/69

ON THE COAST

Charleston 93/74

Today: Partly sunny. High 89 to 94. Wednesday: Partly sunny; a thunderstorm in spots. High 88 to 94.

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

95° 74° 89° 69° 102° in 1995 56° in 1983

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

LAKE LEVELS Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 355.97 74.84 74.76 97.22

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RIVER STAGES 0.00" 0.30" 2.74" 30.55" 25.52" 31.21"

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

NATIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL CITIES

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

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Myrtle Beach 90/77

Manning 93/72

Today: Partly sunny. Winds south-southwest 3-6 mph. Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots. Winds west-southwest 3-6 mph.

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Florence 93/73

Bishopville 93/71

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 4.59 -0.24 19 3.64 none 14 4.57 -0.13 14 2.15 +0.06 80 76.06 -0.27 24 4.32 -4.31

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DAILY PLANNER

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Listen well, but don’t be too quick to share your thoughts. Accumulating information will help you make a good decision. Rely on past experience to help you bring about positive changes. Don’t tangle with authority figures.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Holding talks will help you establish your position and plans for the future. Someone you have worked with in the past will come through for you now. A romantic gesture will be revealing. A lifestyle change will do you good. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your secrets to yourself. What you share with others could be used against you. Travel and communication are not favored, but making positive changes at home is. Pick your battles wisely. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make plans that will improve your home life. Financial gains and good news are heading your way. When opportunity knocks, be ready to take advantage of what’s being offered. A proactive approach will lead to success. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do what makes you feel good. Working to bring about important change will help you stand out and impress those who are in a position to help you advance. Speak from the heart and your sincerity will shine through. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Confusion and uncertainty will surface if you aren’t able to share your true feelings. Holding back won’t make matters better. Find a nice way to give your honest opinion and be prepared to walk away from a situation that doesn’t feel right.

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A golden slipup Biles’ run at Olympic history ends with bronze on the beam

By WILL GRAVES The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — Simone Biles felt her right foot slip. Then her left. As she reached down to steady herself on the balance beam — her first visible misstep during an astonishing Olympics that includes three gold medals and some of the most boundary pushing gymnastics ever — one thought ran through her head. “Wow, Simone, that’s fivetenths,” Biles said. And that’s it. Nothing more. Sure, winning a record five gold medals in Rio de Janeiro would have been cool. Yet going 5 for 5 was always somebody else’s deal. It wasn’t hers. Her only regret in earning bronze during the beam final on Monday centered on those five seconds when she found herself scrambling trying to recover from a wobbly landing following a front flip. “I’m not disappointed in the medal that I received because anyone would love to have a bronze at an Olympics Games,” Biles said. “But I’m disappointed in the routine that I did and not so much the whole entire routine, just the front tuck I guess. Because the rest of the routine was pretty good.” Even if it wasn’t quite good enough to stand atop the podium for once. Her score of 14.733 ended up well behind the 15.466 put up Sanne Wevers of the Netherlands and the 15.333 “Final Five” teammate Laurie Hernandez posted while grabbing silver. Biles won’t leave Brazil with five golds — something no female gymnast has ever done — and she’s totally OK with it. “I think you guys want it more than I do,” Biles said matter of factly. “I just want to perform the routines that I practice.” Biles will get one more shot Tuesday in the floor exercise final, where a victory would let her join Larisa Latynina, Vera Caslavska and Ecaterina Szabo as the only women to win four golds during an Olympic meet. It’s heady territory for

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COLUMBIA – Jordan Diggs is lean, mean and ready to make an impact in the University of South Carolina’s re-vamped secondary. After starting 10 games at strong safety in 2015 under former USC defensive coordinator Jon Hoke, Diggs hopes to have his most productive season under new defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson. Despite missing the spring while rehabbing a shoulder injury, a healthy Diggs appears to have found a home in the Gamecocks new defensive attack – several homes. “I like this defense,” said Diggs, a senior from Fort Myers, Florida. “You get to make more plays on the ball in better positions. Coaches are doing a really good job at just getting me reps all over the field. I’m definitely enjoying the safety spot.” In order to deal with the rigors of the position, Diggs has dropped his weight from 211 pounds to a svelte 205. He bulked up to 217 when playing Spur, a defensive back-linebacker hybrid position.

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Simone Biles of the United Staes won a bronze medal on the balance beam on Monday. a 19-year-old, one who couldn’t help but sigh as the admitted perfectionist waited for her score to flash. “She wasn’t happy with it,” coach Aimee Boorman said. “She doesn’t like to make mistakes. It’s life and it happens and yes, she is human.” Even if Biles had nailed her routine, there’s no telling if she would have matched Wevers and Hernandez. Wevers was stunning while working across the 4-inch slab of wood 4-feet off the

ground, calling it the performance of her life, one that ended with a hug from Dutch King Willem-Alexander and a phone call from the prime minister. “To be out there and do my best routine ever in such a big final was amazing,” Wevers said. It needed to be for Wevers to edge Hernandez. The 16-year-old is the youngest member of the “Final Five” that have turned the Rio Olympic Arena into a show-

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case highlighting the widening gap between the U.S. women’s program and the rest of the world. Yet she hardly looked overcome by the moment as she dazzled on her favorite event while securing a seventh medal for the American women. “I’m very comfortable when I’m up there,” Hernandez said. “It’s incredible to be able to tumble on four inches of wood.”

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Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter final on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. world-record range of 9.58 seconds. And “slow” would qualify as the 9.81-second time he ran to win Sunday’s gold medal. It wasn’t among the 10 fastest times he’s ever put on the board. He wasn’t the only one

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complaining. American Justin Gatlin, the silver medalist, said the quick turnaround sapped his strength so much, he couldn’t even think about winning.

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to jog to the warmup area to get ready for the final,” Bolt said. He said after the semifinal, he felt great. I was like ‘Yo, I probably could run a fast time,”’ he said. For him, “fast” often equates to something in the

AUTO RACING

Chelsea L’Huiller continued to show women can excel in the male-dominated sport of auto racing as L’Huillier picked up her fourth consecutive win in the Extreme-4 division on Saturday at Sumter Speedway. By Suter Speedway rule, if a driver wins three consecutive features he or she must start the next feature from the rear. That was the case for L’Huillier on Saturday, but it ultimately didn’t matter. She started her feature from the back of the field and methodically worked her way around each driver before finding herself on the back bumper of race leader Brett Carter on Lap 7. L’Huillier pressured Carter for the top spot, diving to the inside in the exit of Turn 4 on Lap 9. She motored her way around Carter to take the lead and never looked back, picking up her sixth victory of the season. Brett Carter came home second with Jeremy Carter third and John Ledwell fourth. Terrell Holloway picked up the win in the Stock V8 division. Adam Hill led the first half of the race, but a caution flag bunched the field up for a restart. Holloway took advantage and captured the lead from Hill and held him off to pick up the win.

Bolt says tight schedule slowed 100-meter sprinters RIO DE JANEIRO — Usain Bolt rarely complains about going too fast. After the rushed road to Sunday night’s 100-meter final, he had to make an exception. Faced with a turnaround time of barely over an hour between the semifinal and final, Bolt had trouble gearing up to be at his best for the marquee event of the Olympics. He won his record-setting third straight gold medal , but his post-race comments were tinged with slams about the scheduling. “I don’t know who decided that,” Bolt said. “It was really stupid. So, that’s why the race was slow. There’s no way you can run and go back around and run fast times again.” It was a decision made with broadcasters in mind more than runners. In the recent past, 100-meter sprinters have been given more than two hours between semifinals and finals. “It’s the first time I’ve had

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Gene Sauers closed with a 1-under par 69 on Monday to win the U.S. Senior in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

Sauers wins U.S. Senior by stroke By MITCH STACY The Associated Press

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio — Gene Sauers closed with a 1-under 69 and took advantage of another collapse by Miguel Angel Jimenez to win the rain-delayed U.S. Senior Open on Monday for his first senior victory. The 53-year-old from Georgia finished with three straight pars to go from a one-shot deficit to a

one-shot victory over Jimenez and Billy Mayfair at Scioto Country Club. It capped a remarkable comeback for Sauers, who nearly died from a rare disease 10 years ago and was out of golf for seven years with pain so severe there were times he couldn’t even get off the couch. “It hasn’t sunk in yet,” he said. “It’s been a long time, and I’m at a loss for words right now.”

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time responding when asked his choice at nickel. From Page B1 “If we started the season tomorrow, Jordan would start,” said Muschamp. “I feel faster,” Diggs said. That’s fine with Diggs, “I’m moving around, havwho finished 2015 with 49 ing fun with the defense. tackles, one interception The coaches are putting me and one fumble recovery. in some positions where I If it helps the team, he is feel like I can make some prepared to do what it plays. It feels great.” takes. The speed and athleti“The guy has to be versacism are the reasons Diggs tile,” Diggs said of the nickmay play multiple posiel slot. “He has to be able to tions. In addition to safety, cover, as well as come up in he is the leading candidate run support and tackle, a to also play the nickel – or guy that can pretty much fifth defensive back – posido everything, a little bit of tion. both. “But he is a guy that can “Rashad gets most of the give us some depth really as reps, but the coaches have a Sam/nickel based on our been working me into the situation at linebacker,” position.” coach Will Muschamp said, The Gamecocks plan to referring to the strongside play press-man coverage linebacker position. for as much as 70 percent of “(Cornerback) Rashad the time. In that set, not Fenton would be a very only the corners have to be good nickel for us, but he is aggressive. also our best cover guy out“I definitely think we side. Steven Montac has have some great corners done some really nice too play press corner,” said things for us in there and Diggs. “For us safeties, if Antoine Wilder continues we can get guys re-routed to rep in there. Out of those up there near the line, a lot four guys, I feel comfortable of stuff happens up on the we can get some production line. We can see it. We can from of that position.” read it to play fast. It helps Muschamp wastes little us as a whole.”

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Hill came home second with Cody Truett third and Joey Ayers fourth. Tony Ayers started the Crate Late Model feature from the pole position and never looked back, leading flag to flag. Mark McLeod came home second with Larry Morse third. Holloway picked up a second win on the night in the Super Street division. He too had to start from the rear, but quickly worked his way to the front and picked up the win. Ryan Winn came home second and picked up the Danny’s Trophy Shop Hard Charger award. Tanner Rodonis was third with Greg Murphy fourth, Kevin Turner fifth, Clay Sims sixth and Bobby Leaphart seventh. The Stock-4 main event was dominated by Justin Mintz, who led all 15 laps. Bubba Kolb was the only person to challenge Mintz throughout the feature and he settled for second with Michael Coker third and Ashley McHenry fourth. Jason Hodge was fifth with McKenzie McGee sixth and James Murphy seventh. Tim Roark picked up his second straight win in the Street Stock division, leading flag to flag. Austin Rodonis seemed to be much faster in the long run, as he chased Roark down from a straightaway

lead in a 7 lap green flag run. However, a late caution would be beneficial to Roark as he shot ahead on the restart and picked up the win. Austin Rodonis settled for second place with Ronnie Stephens Jr. third, Matthew Hodge fourth and Grant Hill fifth. Racing action will continue on Saturday with all regular divisions in action. Gates open at 5 p.m. and racing action begins at 7. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults and pit passes are $20 for adults. Active duty and retired military will be admitted to the grandstands free of charge with military identification.

2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Manchester City vs. Steaua Bucharest (FOX SPORTS 1). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Young Boys (FOX SPORTS 2). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Salzburg vs. Dinamo Zagreb (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9). 7 p.m. – Youth Softball: Little League Softball World Series Semifinal Game from Portland, Ore. (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – American Legion Baseball: American Legion World Series Championship Game from Shelby, N.C. (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Minnesota at Atlanta (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WPUB-FM 102.7). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Boston at Baltimore Kansas City at Detroit (MLB NETWORK). 8 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCACAF Champions League Match – Kansas City vs. Central FC (UNIVISION). 9:30 p.m. – Youth Softball: Little League Softball World Series Semifinal Game from Portland, Ore. (ESPN2). 9:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Venados vs. America (UNIVISION).

PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Friday

Ridge View at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. Crestwood at Lower Richland, 7:30 p.m. McBee at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. Wade Hampton at Manning, 7:30 p.m. C.A. Johnson at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m. Denmark-Olar at Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Johnsonville, 7:30 p.m. Bethesda Academy at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Williamsburg, 7:30 p.m.

MLB standings

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Sunday’s Games

Tampa Bay 12, N.Y. Yankees 3 Toronto 9, Houston 2 Cleveland 5, L.A. Angels 4 Miami 5, Chicago White Sox 4 Boston 16, Arizona 2 Kansas City 11, Minnesota 4 Detroit 7, Texas 0 Baltimore 8, San Francisco 7 Seattle 8, Oakland 4

Tuesday’s Games

Milwaukee (Garza 4-4) at Chicago Cubs (Cahill 1-3), 1:20 p.m., 1st game L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 11-7) at Philadelphia (Velasquez 8-4), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Urena 1-3) at Cincinnati (DeSclafani 6-1), 7:10 p.m. Minnesota (Santana 5-9) at Atlanta (De La Cruz 0-5), 7:10 p.m. San Diego (Jackson 3-2) at Tampa Bay (Snell 3-5), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Anderson 7-10) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 12-5), 8:05 p.m., 2nd game St. Louis (Garcia 9-8) at Houston (Keuchel 7-11), 8:10 p.m. Washington (Gonzalez 8-9) at Colorado (Bettis 10-6), 8:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 9-7) at Arizona (Shipley 2-1), 9:40 p.m. Pittsburgh (Taillon 3-2) at San Francisco (Samardzija 10-8), 10:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games

San Diego at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. St. Louis at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Miami at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

NFL Preseason East Miami N.Y. Jets New England Buffalo South Tennessee Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville North Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati West Denver Oakland Kansas City San Diego

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Monday’s Games

Boston 3, Cleveland 2 Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games

Boston (Rodriguez 2-5) at Baltimore (Gallardo 4-4), 7:05 p.m. Toronto (Estrada 7-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 6-10), 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 9-8) at Cleveland (Kluber 12-8), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (Duffy 9-1) at Detroit (Verlander 12-6), 7:10 p.m. Minnesota (Santana 5-9) at Atlanta (De La Cruz 0-5), 7:10 p.m. San Diego (Jackson 3-2) at Tampa Bay (Snell 3-5), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Triggs 0-1) at Texas (Harrell 3-2), 8:05 p.m. St. Louis (Garcia 9-8) at Houston (Keuchel 7-11), 8:10 p.m. Seattle (Paxton 4-5) at L.A. Angels (Chacin 3-8), 10:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games

Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. San Diego at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. St. Louis at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

National League W L Pct GB 69 47 .595 — 61 56 .521 8½ 59 58 .504 10½ 56 63 .471 14½ 44 74 .373 26 W L Pct GB 73 43 .629 — 62 56 .525 12 59 56 .513 13½ 52 64 .448 21 48 68 .414 25 W L Pct GB 66 51 .564 — 65 52 .556 1 56 62 .475 10½

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Miami at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

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East Division Washington Miami New York Philadelphia Atlanta Central Division Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati West Division San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado

East Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Washington Dallas South Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Carolina North Minnesota Detroit Green Bay Chicago West Los Angeles Seattle San Francisco Arizona

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Thursday’s Games

Atlanta 23, Washington 17 Philadelphia 17, Tampa Bay 9 Baltimore 22, Carolina 19 N.Y. Jets 17, Jacksonville 13 New England 34, New Orleans 22 Denver 22, Chicago 0

Friday’s Games

Detroit 30, Pittsburgh 17 Minnesota 17, Cincinnati 16 Miami 27, N.Y. Giants 10 Green Bay 17, Cleveland 11 Oakland 31, Arizona 10

Saturday’s Games

Seattle 17, Kansas City 16 Indianapolis 19, Buffalo 18 Los Angeles 28, Dallas 24 Tennessee 27, San Diego 10

Sunday’s Games

Houston 24, San Francisco 13 Thursday’s Games Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Cincinnati at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Oakland at Green Bay, 8 p.m. Chicago at New England, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Friday’s Games

New York Jets at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Dallas, 8 p.m. Arizona at San Diego, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Carolina at Tennessee, 3 p.m. New York Giants at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Baltimore at Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Houston, 8 p.m. San Francisco at Denver, 9 p.m.

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By The Associated Press Sunday At TPC Deere Run Silvis, Ill. Purse: $4.8 million Yardage: 7,268; Par: 71 Final Ryan Moore 65-65-67—262 Ben Martin 66-68-62-68—264 Morgan Hoffmann 67-67-62-71—267 Whee Kim 69-67-64-67—267 Ricky Barnes 69-68-65-67—269 Kelly Kraft 69-64-67-69—269 Johnson Wagner 68-64-67-70—269 Wesley Bryan 66-64-70-70—270 Bud Cauley 67-68-66-69—270 Adam Hadwin 71-68-67-64—270 Andrew Landry 69-67-67-67—270 Steve Marino 66-65-70-69—270 Kevin Na 69-70-67-64—270 Sung Kang 69-66-69-67—271 Jon Rahm 69-66-69-67—271 Scott Brown 66-66-70-70—272 Miguel A. Carballo 70-64-69-69—272 Andrew Loupe 64-70-67-71—272 Geoff Ogilvy 67-70-67-68—272 Scott Stallings 69-67-66-70—272 Aaron Wise 69-70-63-70—272 Keegan Bradley 68-69-69-67—273 Charlie Danielson 67-71-66-69—273 Robert Garrigus 71-65-70-67—273 Cameron Smith 69-66-69-69—273 Kyle Stanley 67-66-69-71—273 Abraham Ancer 69-68-68-69—274 Matt Jones 67-69-69-69—274 Peter Malnati 68-70-70-66—274 Henrik Norlander 67-70-71-66—274 Patrick Rodgers 65-74-66-69—274 Robby Shelton 71-68-64-71—274 Steve Wheatcroft 68-69-67-70—274 Derek Ernst 70-67-67-71—275 Tom Gillis 64-68-71-72—275 Billy Hurley III 71-67-67-70—275 Zach Johnson 65-71-71-68—275 Jamie Lovemark 69-66-69-71—275 Dawie van der Walt 0-69-67-69—275 Stuart Appleby 68-71-67-70—276 Blayne Barber 68-67-73-68—276 Angel Cabrera 70-66-69-71—276 Stewart Cink 69-69-71-67—276 Scott Langley 70-69-67-70—276 Shaun Micheel 69-66-68-73—276 Shawn Stefani 70-67-68-71—276 Bronson Burgoon 68-67-72-70—277 Ben Curtis 68-69-70-70—277 Michael Kim 69-70-66-72—277 Hudson Swafford 69-65-73-70—277 Boo Weekley 69-69-68-71—277 Scott Pinckney 66-70-69-73—278 Dicky Pride 70-69-69-70—278 Alex Prugh 68-70-72-68—278 Steve Stricker 70-68-68-72—278 Zac Blair (13) 67-69-70-73—279 Jason Bohn (13) 70-69-70-70—279 Hiroshi Iwata 70-68-70-71—279 Luke List 73-65-69-72—279 Will MacKenzie 66-71-72-70—279 Troy Merritt 70-69-69-71—279 Tim Herron 68-69-70-73—280 Rory Sabbatini 67-71-69-73—280 Andres Gonzales 68-71-68-74—281 John Huh 68-70-71-72—281 Mark Wilson 70-68-72-71—281 Tyler Aldridge 68-71-67-76—282 Kent Jones 68-69-69-76—282 Andres Romero 70-68-68-76—282 D.H. Lee 70-68-70-75—283 Rob Oppenheim 67-68-73-75—283 Joey Garber 68-70-75-71—284 Rod Pampling 70-69-76-71—286

U.S. Senior Open By The Associated Press Monday At Scioto Country Club Columbus, Ohio Purse: $3.75 million Yardage: 7,127; Par: 70 (a-amateur) Final Gene Sauers 68-69-71-69—277 Miguel A. Jimenez 68-70-69-71—278 Billy Mayfair 69-67-75-67—278 Ian Woosnam 69-72-70-68—279 Michael Allen 68-71-73-68—280 Paul Goydos 71-73-70-67—281 Joey Sindelar 69-66-77-69—281 Kevin Sutherland 71-72-71-67—281 David Frost 71-73-68-70—282 Loren Roberts 73-68-70-71—282 Bernhard Langer 73-70-69-71—283 Tom Lehman 74-70-73-66—283 Colin Montgomerie 72-71-72-68—283 Scott Dunlap 73-70-69-72—284 Joe Durant 75-67-70-72—284 Jay Haas 70-72-73-69—284 Scott Verplank 69-73-71-71—284 Olin Browne 70-71-74-70—285 Bart Bryant 72-74-71-68—285 Glen Day 68-70-74-73—285 Jeff Gallagher 68-76-71-70—285 Takeshi Sakiyama 69-74-74-68—285 Vijay Singh 66-75-75-69—285 Stephen Ames 70-68-76-72—286 Woody Austin 75-70-72-69—286 Brian Henninger 70-72-74-70—286 Michael Bradley 69-76-76-66—287 Tom Byrum 76-69-71-71—287 Grant Waite 75-70-71-71—287 Jeff Maggert 70-71-72-75—288 Duffy Waldorf 78-68-71-71—288 Tommy Armour III 71-73-72-73—289 Marco Dawson 70-73-74-72—289 Bobby Gage 71-71-78-69—289 Doug Garwood 71-74-72-72—289 Jeff Sluman 70-72-80-67—289 Paul Broadhurst 70-73-75-72—290 Brad Bryant 71-75-76-68—290 Peter Fowler 77-67-73-73—290 Todd Hamilton 73-73-75-69—290 Miguel A. Martin 72-72-73-73—290 a-Chip Lutz 77-69-74-70—290 Jim Carter 72-74-74-71—291 Jeff Hart 71-76-70-74—291 Scott Hoch 74-71-73-73—291 Larry Mize 75-71-71-74—291 Mike Small 72-73-76-70—291 Billy Andrade 72-71-76-73—292 Brandt Jobe 71-70-79-72—292 Greg Kraft 70-74-76-72—292 Mark Calcavecchia 71-75-78-70—294 Rod Spittle 77-70-75-72—294 Bob Tway 71-71-79-73—294 Brian Mogg 72-74-78-71—295 Tom Watson 72-70-82-71—295 Kiyoshi Murota 73-74-79-70—296 Tom Pernice Jr. 72-75-76-73—296 Mark Brooks 70-72-80-75—297 Jesper Parnevik 74-73-76-74—297 Gary Hallberg 71-75-76-78—300 Fred Funk 71-73-81—WD Kirk Triplett 75-72-72—WD Kenny Perry 70-74—WD

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8 a.m. NBCSN — Canoe/Kayak - Sprint Gold Medal Finals (LIVE); Track & Field - Qualifying Rounds (LIVE); Men’s Swimming - Open Water 10k Gold Medal Final; Women’s Soccer - Semifinal, Brazil vs. Sweden (LIVE); Cycling - Track Events; Canoe/Kayak - Sprint Gold Meal Finals; Women’s Soccer - Semifinal, Germany vs. Canada (LIVE); Badminton - Doubles Semifinal; Women’s Basketball - United States vs. Japan (LIVE); Men’s Weightlifting - Superheavy Gold Medal Final (LIVE); Men’s Boxing - Light Gold Medal Final; Wrestling - Greco-Roman Gold Medal Finals; Women’s Volleyball - Quarterfinal, Brazil vs. China (LIVE); Women’s Table Tennis - Team Gold Medal Final 9 a.m. USA — Women’s Volleyball - Quarterfinal, South Korea vs. Netherlands (LIVE); Men’s Field Hockey - Semifinal, Belgium vs. Netherlands (LIVE); Badminton - Doubles Semifinal; Synchronized Swimming - Duet Gold Medal Final (LIVE); Women’s Table Tennis Team Bronze Medal; Men’s Beach Volleyball - Semifinal (LIVE); Badminton - Doubles Semifinal 10 a.m. NBC — Track & Field - Qualifying Heats (LIVE): Men’s Triple Jump Gold Medal Final, Women’s Discus - Gold Medal Final; Men’s Water Polo - Quarterfinal, Greece vs. Italy (LIVE); Track & Field - Qualifying Rounds; Equestrian - Team Jumping Qualifying; Women’s Volleyball - Quarterfinal, Japan vs. United States (LIVE); Men’s Diving - Springboard Semifinal; Women’s Beach Volleyball - Semifinal, Maestrini/Rocha (Brazil) vs. Ludwig/ Walkenhorst (Germany) (LIVE) 10:30 a.m. TELEMUNDO - News Recap; Women’s Soccer - Semifinal, Sweden vs. Brazil; Synchronized Swimming Noon MSNBC — Wrestling - Greco-Roman Qualifying; Women’s Handball - Quarterfinal, Sweden vs. Norway (LIVE); Men’s Water Polo - Quarterfinals, Brazil vs. Croatia, Serbia vs. Spain (LIVE); Sailing Gold Medal Finals 3 p.m. NBC UNIVERSO - Women’s Soccer - Semifinal, Germany vs. Canada; Beach Volleyball - Semifinal; Women’s Volleyball - Quarterfinal; Boxing - Elimination Matches 5 p.m. CNBC — Cycling - Track Gold Medal Finals (LIVE); Women’s Volleyball - Quarterfinal, Russia vs. Serbia (LIVE); Men’s Field Hockey - Semifinal, Argentina vs. Germany 8 p.m. NBC — Track & Field - Gold Medal Finals (LIVE): Men’s High Jump, Women’s 1500m, Men’s 110m Hurdles; Gymnastics - Individual Event Gold Medal Finals: Men’s Parallel Bars, Women’s Floor, Men’s High Bar; Women’s Beach Volleyball - Semifinal, Walsh Jennings/Ross (U.S.) vs. Seixas de Freitas/Bednarczuk (Brazil) (LIVE) 12:35 a.m. (Wednesday) NBC — Men’s Diving - Springboard Gold Medal Final

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

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More blunders in Rio on Day 10 By ARNIE STAPLETON The Associated Press

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Once again, the Rio Games were dogged by bad news: —The German Olympic team said canoe slalom coach Stefan Henze has died from injuries sustained in a car crash last week. —The Egyptian judo athlete who refused to shake his Israeli opponent’s hand after losing a first-round heavyweight fight was sent home. The IOC called Islam El Shehaby’s conduct following his loss to Or Sasson “contrary to the rules of fair play and against the spirit of friendship embodied in the Olympic values.” —The Olympic Broadcasting Service said seven bystanders sustained minor injuries when a television camera it operates plummeted about 30 feet in the Olympic park. At least one woman was taken to a hospital. —Whipping winds sent smoke and ash from a nearby wildfire billowing over the field hockey stadium in Deodoro Monday afternoon. Germany and the United States had finished playing a women’s field hockey quarterfinal about an hour before the smoke became noticeable. Other highlights from Day 10:

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From Page B1 Something that comes second nature to Hernandez, who regularly turns any random street curb into a chance to practice. She did it on her way to the venue on Monday, helping calm any lingering jitters. “I don’t really think about it,” Hernandez said. “I could probably sprint on the beam if I want to.” The medal also gave the relentlessly charismatic Hernandez a chance to step into the spotlight after national team coordinator Martha Karolyi opted to keep her budding star out of the all-around competition during qualifying. Hernandez accepted the assignment without complaint, her voice among the loudest in the arena during Biles’ goldclinching floor exercise. Biles returned the favor after Hernandez stuck her dismount, the two good friends laughing during the seemingly interminable wait for the score. “She does those same exact routines in practice,” Biles said. “I’m so glad she could share that with the world and

The lone Russian track and field athlete at the Olympics has won her appeal to compete in Rio. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled early Monday that Darya Klishina is eligible to take part in Tuesday’s long jump qualifying because she has been based outside of Russia for the last three years and has been subjected to regular drug testing.

DUCKING OUT The Oregon Ducks are taking a page from the New England Patriots, who halted practice last week to watch Nate Ebner compete in Olympic rugby sevens. Devon Allen will make his Olympic debut later Monday when he runs in the opening heats of the 110-meter hurdles. The Ducks plan to take a break from practice to watch the wide receiver run his heat.

GOLF AGAIN Brazilian native Miriam Nagl has been chosen to hit the opening tee shot Wednesday for women’s golf, at the Olympics for the first time since 1900 in France. On Sunday, Justin Rose won the first golfing gold medal since 1904 in St. Louis when he beat Henrik Stenson by two strokes on the Olympic course.

show how hard she’s been training.” Hernandez turned professional shortly before arriving in Rio and could fill the void at the top of the U.S. program if Biles decides to take a break after the games. True stardom awaits her once she returns home, a notion Biles is vaguely aware of but trying to tune out. She still considers herself “normal” even as other Olympic athletes stop her in the village to pose for selfies or say “Hi.” There will be a sense of relief when she finishes her Brazilian-themed floor routine on Tuesday, an event where she’s the reigning world champion and put on a display during the all-around final that Karolyi called the closest thing to perfection in the sport. One momentary lapse on Monday did nothing to diminish Biles’ extraordinary time in Rio. Also Monday, Ri Se Gwang of North Korea took gold in men’s vault, followed by Denis Abliazin of Russia and Kenzo Shirai of Japan. Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece powered his way to gold on still rings. Arthur Zanetti of Brazil took silver with Abliazin capturing bronze.

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Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates winning the men’s 100-meter final on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro.

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sizable chunk of the $4.1 billion in worldwide From Page B1 broadcast rights the IOC received for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics. “I didn’t because I was Felix hurt her ankle in the tired going into the finals spring and was not at full and I was just like ‘let me health at Olympic Trials. focus on what I need to She made the field for the focus on,”’ he said. “We 400 but not the 200. really only had 30 minutes Less publicized was the to get ready for the finals.” decision to push the starting Track’s governing body, time of the night sessions the IAAF, sets the schedule back to 8:30 p.m. local time, and the International which, in turn, put Bolt and Olympic Committee signs Co., on TV smack in the off on it. middle of prime time in the “If they’re happy, we’re United States. A late start happy,” said IOC spokesman also means a compressed Mark Adams. schedule. In the most widely cited Asked whether NBC had a case of schedule shifting, role in the scheduling, the opening round of the communications vice women’s 200 was moved president Chris McCloskey from Monday evening to the said “the IOC and day session at the request of international federations one of America’s bestmake the schedule.” known athletes, Allyson Chris Turner of the IAAF Felix, who wanted to try for said the tight schedule has gold medals both the 200 been used in the past — and the 400. The 400 final is most notably, at the Atlanta Monday night. Games in 1996, when It was considered a winDonovan Bailey won gold win for the Olympics and and set a world record. NBC, which pays the most championship.”

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Atlanta starting pitcher Tyrell Jenkins walks toward the dugout after being pulled in the Braves’ 9-1 loss to Washington on Sunday in Washington.

Atlanta finishes 5-5 on trip with 9-1 loss to Washington By HARVEY VALENTINE Associated Press

pen and it’s something I’ve got to work on.” Bryce Harper walked WASHINGTON — Tyrell later in the inning, folJenkins had recently been lowed by Wilson Ramos’ able to succeed despite his sacrifice fly and Anthony high number of walks. Rendon’s three-run homer Sunday, he wasn’t so to break it open, ending lucky. Jenkins’ day. Jenkins walked three Jenkins gave up seven batters in 4 2/3 innings, At- runs on six hits. lanta’s bats were quiet as Erick Aybar drove in AtTanner Roark won his lanta’s lone run. Freddie fourth straight start and Freeman had two hits. the Washington Nationals The Braves had runners defeated the Braves 9-1. on first and third with one The Atlanta rookie right- out in the first, but Ender hander has now walked 30 Inciarte was thrown out at and struck out 21 in 46 inhome on a grounder back nings. He had allowed just to Roark. two earned runs in his last “You can’t get behind three starts before facing and come back every day,” the Nationals. Snitker said. “That first in“You can’t go out and ning . you kind of like to go give free passes to these out there and stay competiguys,” Braves interim man- tive in this game, and make ager Brian Snitker said. their guy work a little “It’s a really good offensive harder.” ballclub and you’ve got to Harper hit an RBI double make them earn everyin his return to the lineup. thing they get. You can’t Rendon drove in four runs put extra guys on base or and Chris Heisey added a it’ll bite you, and it did.” solo home run. Jenkins (2-3) had settled Harper had missed five in after three-run first and straight games with a neck the Braves trailed 3-1 when injury. The reigning NL Roark walked leading off MVP was set to sit out anfifth. other, too, and wasn’t in “Obviously I wasn’t trythe original lineup — the ing to walk him,” Jenkins Nationals issued a revised said. “Once that happened lineup 90 minutes before it kind of went downhill the scheduled start and from there. That can’t hap- Harper was in right field..

CLEVELAND — David Ortiz hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in a three-run sixth inning, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-2 on Monday to extend their winning streak to four. Ortiz’s 27th home run of the season, the 530th of his big league career, overcame a 1-0 deficit. Ortiz homered in all three games the Red Sox played in Cleveland this season. One out later, Jackie Bradley Jr. also homered off Josh Tomlin (11-6), who has given up a major league-leading 29 home runs this season. Drew Pomeranz (1-2) allowed two runs and five hits in 7 2/3 innings to win for the first time since he was acquired from San Diego on July 14. He had been 0-2 in five starts for the Red Sox. Selected by Cleveland with the fifth overall pick in the 2011 amateur draft, Pomeranz gave up Rajai Davis’ leadoff homer in the fourth and RBI double in the eighth.

A-Rod SAYS HE won’t play again this season NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez says he won’t play again this season. The three-time AL MVP was released Saturday by the New York Yankees, who owed him about $27 million for the rest of his contract, which runs through 2017. Any team could sign A-Rod for a prorated share of the major league minimum of $507,500, and Rodriguez’s hometown Miami Marlins said Sunday they were discussing whether to reach out to the 41-year-old. Rodriguez spokesman Ron Berkowitz says in a statement Monday: “I want to put all this talk to rest about Alex playing for any team this season.” Berkowitz adds: “It’s not happening. Like he said Friday night, he is happy and he is going to take some time to relax and hang with his family and friends.” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that once Rodriguez left Yankee Stadium, he didn’t expect the star to join another team. But, Girardi added Monday night, “nothing that

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Bosto’s David Ortiz watches his two run home run off Cleveland pitcher Josh Tomlin during the Red Sox’ 3-2 win over the Indians on Monday in Cleveland. Alex does should ever surprise us.”

Starting USC punter Kelly arrested; won’t miss time COLUMBIA — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp says punter Sean Kelly won’t miss any game time after being arrested on charges including disorderly conduct and trespassing. State Judicial Department records show that Kelly was arrested Friday and released on a personal recognizance bond of $2,125. Kelly was charged with public disorderly conducting, causing malicious injury to a tree or house, and trespassing upon real property with an injury value of $2,000 or less. Muschamp said Sunday that Kelly would not miss any time for the arrest and any punishment would be handled within the team. Kelly is a fifth-year senior from Oakland, Florida, who has punted for South Carolina

since last fall, joining the Gamecocks as a walk-on. Kelly ranked fourth in the Southeastern Conference with a 44.3-yard average last fall.

Ryan Moore wins John Deere Classic SILVIS, Ill. — For all the late pars and the closing run of 46 holes without a bogey, Ryan Moore thought the key to his victory Sunday in the John Deere Classic was a 24-foot birdie putt on the fourth hole. It moved him to 20 under and kept him two strokes ahead of Morgan Hoffmann, who was about to birdie the fifth hole. Panthers’ DeHaven steps down as coordinator SPARTANBURG — Carolina Panthers special teams coordinator Bruce DeHaven has decided to step down from his position and move into an advisory role with the team while continuing his battle with prostate cancer. Wire reports

OBITUARIES WILMA G. ODOM MANNING — Wilma Gamble Odom, 94, widow of Robert Belton Odom, died on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at Davis Health Care in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on Jan. 31, 1922, in ManODOM ning, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Gamble Sr. and Maude Weatherford Gamble. Wilma served as a World War II U.S. Navy nurse. She was also a registered nurse for almost 60 years, having worked for Dr. Joe Henry King and Clarendon Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Manning United Methodist Church and the Nell Wells Sunday School class. She is survived by two sons, Robert Belton “Bob” Odom Jr. of Wilmington and Charles Wayne Odom and his wife, Lee, of Greensboro, North Carolina; a sister, Louise Gamble Thompson of Mount Pleasant; four grandchildren, Jennifer Odom, Meredith Odom, Allison Odom and Charlie Odom; and two greatgrandchildren, Scarlett Odom and Rutland Odom. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard Morgan Odom. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Manning United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lee Davis and the Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery in Alcolu. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Blanche Odom, Mary Frances Odom, Ceil Eadon, Jarma Jean Hewitt, Charlotte Broad-

way and the Nell Wells Sunday School class will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Manning United Methodist Church, Nell Wells Sunday School class, P.O. Box 68, Manning, SC 29102. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome. org

MILDRED G. ROYALS SUMMERTON — Mildred Elizabeth Goude Royals, 73, widow of Floyd Lee Royals, died on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at her home. Born on Feb. 20, 1943, in Lake City, she was a daughter of the late ROYALS Remer and Ada Pearl McCutcheon Goude. She was a member of Summerton Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Rodney Royals of Orangeburg; two daughters, Patricia Ford (Mike) of Magnolia, Texas, and Mildred Royals of Hawaii; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, James Goude (Bobbie) of Lake City. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tinna Harris. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Summerton Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Carlisle and the Rev. Bob Ashba officiating. Memorials may be made to Summerton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 98, Sum-

merton, SC 29148. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

ANTHONY M. BOSTON Anthony Maurice Boston, 55, entered eternal rest on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in College Park, Georgia. He was born on Feb. 26, 1961, a son of the late Blease Boston and Cleo Johnson (Artis) Mouzon. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his cousin, Michelle Bosier, 260 Old Manning Road. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

WILLIAM H. SMITHWICK William Henry Smithwick, age 54, died on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

EVA M. GALLISHAW Eva M. Gallishaw, 72, died on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of Rosa Lee Ray Gallishaw and the late Joseph Gallishaw. The family will receive friends at the home of Lillian and Leroy Richardson, 825 Kelvin Lane, Sumter, SC 29153. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be an-

nounced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc.

VIRGINIA B. REED MANNING — Virginia Benedict Reed, 90, died on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at her home. Born on June 20, 1926, in Corning, New York, she was a daughter of the late Herbert David and Calla Belle VanVleet Benedict. She was a member of Home Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Gloria J. Reed of Greenville, North Carolina, Salle K. Rhodes (Jim) of Easton, Pennsylvania, and Ginny Wilson (Ronald) of Manning; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Shirley Eldridge of Travelers Rest and Phyllis Elston of New York. She was preceded in death by her son, Ernest A. Reed Jr.; a grandson, Walt Woolard; a granddaughter, Melissa Bailey; and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday at Home Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Haynes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bryan Sosbe, Tripp Reed, Andrew Bailey, Dave Abrams, Warren Boulware and Tammy Benjamin. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Sosbe and Whitt Kelly. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens

Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

JUSTIN WORKMAN Justin Workman, 25, died on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on April 14, 1991, in Sumter County, he was a son of Robert Workman and Sheila Dinkins Bradley. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 820 Pitts Road. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

OLA MAE GASTON Ola Mae Gaston, 50, wife of David Wayne Williams, died on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on Oct. 10, 1965, in New York, she was a daughter of Mattie Mae Gaston. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 581 Harriett Road. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

FRANK CONYERS FORESTON — Frank “Yankee” Conyers, 74, husband of Martha Snider Conyers, died on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. He was born on April 22, 1942, in Barrineau, a son of the late Luther and Annie Mae Wilson Conyers. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 10974 Greeleyville Highway, Foreston. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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Daughter turned against mom must be set straight DEAR ABBY — I have a problem with my two younger sisters. Neither one can have children. I have three. Dear Abby Recently, ABIGAIL one of my sisters VAN BUREN turned my sweetest daughter against me by telling her I had "abandoned her" when I moved to Ohio with my oldest son and divorced their father. Not true! I left my daughter with my sister so she could experience raising a teenager since she couldn't have a child of her own. After telling my daughter I had abandoned her, my sister advised her to tell me she

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never wanted to talk to me again. My heart is broken. My daughter is very sweet and gullible. She has taken her aunt's side and says she wants nothing to do with me. Please tell me what to do. Heartbroken in the Midwest DEAR HEARTBROKEN — If your daughter is a minor, demand that she return to you immediately. Do it through a lawyer, if necessary, because what your sister is doing is a form of parental alienation. If your daughter is an adult, then ask your other two children to talk to their sister and set her straight. DEAR ABBY — When a couple is on an airplane in a section with three seats (window, middle, aisle) and a male stranger has the window seat, should

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LEGAL NOTICES Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Busy Bee LLC of Sumter The intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 875 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 10, 2016. 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, ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214-0907; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Summons & Notice SUMMONS IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NUMBER: 2016-ES-43-429 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER IN THE MATTER OF: James Johnson (Decedent) Charlotte Marshall Petitioner YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Summons and Petition herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this Petition upon the subscriber, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of day of such service, and if you fail to

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2016CP4301294 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

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County on May 13, 2013, in Mortgage Book 1187 at Page 829. This Mortgage was subsequently assigned to Quicken Loans Inc. by assignment dated January 12, 2015 and recorded January 16, 2015 in Book 1208 at Page 655.The premises covered and affected by the said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, described as follows:All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot Number 56A, Phase I, of Tudor Subdivisions as shown on that certain plat prepared for Frances H. McKinley, by Edmunds Land Surveyors, RLS, dated February 26, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance for Sumter County in Plat Book 91 at page 209, and having such metes and bounds 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 Law of South Carolina.This being the same property conveyed to Frances H. McKinley by deed of Cotten Construction Company, Inc., dated February 28, 1991 and recorded March 1, 1991 in Book 521 at Page 803; subsequently, Frances Hunter formerly known as Frances H. McKinley conveyed the subject property to Frances Hunter by deed dated August 13, 2005 and recorded February 9, 2006 in Book 1016 at Page 335 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Subsequently, Frances Hunter a/k/a Frances H. McKinley died July 15, 2014, leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely, Teal Eargle Rogers and Coley Eargle Cline. Property Address: 2170 Tudor St Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 2040309026 Columbia, South Carolina February 27, 2015

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Quicken Loans Inc., Plaintiff, v. Teal Eargle Rogers; Coley Eargle Cline; Any Heir-at-law or Devisees of Frances Hunter a/k/a Frances H. Hunter a/k/a Frances H. McKinley, 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 including 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; Tudor Place Homeowners Association; Cotten Construction Company, Inc.; Defendant(s).(020139-00037)

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U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Washington Mutual Asset-Backed Certificates WMABS Series 2007-HE2 Plaintiff v. John M. Jackson; Josephine Jackson; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for The Cit Group/Consumer Finance, Inc., its successors and assigns; American General; Defendant(s). (011847-04126)

TO THE DEFENDANT(S): Coley Eargle Cline and any unknown Heir-at-law or Devisees of Frances Hunter a/k/a Frances H. Hunter a/k/a Frances H. McKinley, 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 including 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

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 2170 Tudor Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 2040309026, 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, Suite 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 THE DEFENDANT(S), American General: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 931 Cadbury St, Sumter, SC 29154, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 226-16-03-002, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 100 Executive Center Drive, Ste 201, 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 August 8, 2016 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 July 11, 2016. Columbia, South Carolina August 8, 2016

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. Andrew William Montgomery Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), Robert.Davis@rtt-law.com Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893), Andrew.Montgomery@rtt-law.com John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rtt-law.com Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236), Kevin.Brown@rtt-law.com Jason D. Wyman (SC Bar # 100271), Jason.Wyman@rtt-law.com Andrew M. Wilson (SC Bar# 72553), Andrew.Wilson@rtt-law.com 100 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201 Post Office Box 100200(29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 A-4587184 08/16/2016, 08/23/2016, 08/30/2016

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 within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Anne Bell Fant, made absolute.Columbia, South Carolina July 1, 2016

FIRST AMENDED LIS PENDENS Deficiency Judgment Waived NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Frances Hunter to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns dated April 30, 2013, and recorded in the Office of the RMC/ROD for Sumter

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: Coley Eargle Cline and any unknown Heir-at-law or Devisees of Frances Hunter a/k/a Frances H. Hunter a/k/a Frances H. McKinley, 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 including 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 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 March 9, 2015.

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such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint or otherwise appear and defend within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Department of Housing and Urban Development; Defendant(s). (013263-08531)

EAST BY LOT 5, SAID PLAT, WHEREON IT MEASURES 122 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY ALBERT SPEARS DRIVE, WHEREON IT MEASURES 20 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY ALBERT SPEARS DRIVE, WHEREON IT MEASURES 70 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY ALBERT SPEARS DRIVE AND MEASURING ON A CURVE 31.4 FEET; ON THE WEST BY ALBERT SPEARS DRIVE, WHEREON IT MEASURES 76.5 FEET; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY LOT 43, SAID PLAT, WHEREON IT MEASURES 158 FEET; BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S) AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY:

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Rule 53(b) SCRCP, as amended effective September 1, 2002, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference to the Master in Equity for Sumter County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this action. If there are counterclaims requiring a jury trial, any party may file a demand under rule 38, SCRCP and the case will be returned to the Circuit Court.

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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Supreme Court of South Carolina Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may be eligible for foreclosure intervention programs for the purpose of resolving the above-referenced foreclosure action. If you wish to be considered for a foreclosure intervention program, you must contact Finkel Law Firm LLC, 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 450 (29405), P.O. Box 71727 (29415), North Charleston, SC 29405, or call (843) 577-5460 within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice. Finkel Law Firm LLC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you and is not authorized to provide you any legal advice.

James C. Campbell Clerk of Court for Sumter County Sumter, S.C. (020139-00037) July 28, 2016 A-4587559 08/16/2016, 08/23/2016, 08/30/2016

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PROCESS, THE FORECLOSURE MAY PROCEED.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2016CP4301154 (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER MidFirst Bank, PLAINTIFF, vs. Allie B. Atkinson, III a/k/a Bryan Atkinson; and Brandie Atkinson, DEFENDANT(S). TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or to otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscribers at their office, 4000 Faber Place, Suite 450, P.O. Box 71727, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29415, or to otherwise appear and defend the action pursuant to applicable court rules, within thirty (30) days after 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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action, together with the Summons, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on June 17, 2016 at 3:20 P.M.

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NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT (15 U.S.C. Â§ 1692 et seq.): This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information you provide will be used for that purpose. However, if you have previously received a discharge from bankruptcy, this message is not and should be construed as an attempt to collect a debt, but only as a requirement pursuant to the administrative order.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain Home Equity Conversion Mortgage of real estate given by Susan W. Wilder to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated July 11, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the RMC/ROD for Sumter County on September 9, 2008, in Mortgage Book 1112 at Page 638. The premises covered and affected by the said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, described as follows:

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ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, AND STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE SAME BEING SHOWN AS LOT 44 ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF PINEDALE SUBDIVISION PREPARED BY H. S. WILLSON, RLS AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-18 AT PAGE 138, AND HAVING THE FOLLOWING BOUNDARIES AND MEASUREMENTS: ON THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff, v. Deidra W. Edwards; Brenda W. Bruce; Hope W. Reed; Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Susan W. Wilder, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right,

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 5 Albert Spears Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 226-04-03-022, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 100 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201, 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.

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YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff.

FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall forthwith be served upon the said Defendant(s) Coley Eargle Cline and any unknown Heir-at-law or Devisees of Frances Hunter a/k/a Frances H. Hunter a/k/a Frances H. McKinley, 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 including 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 by publication thereof in the The Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action.

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ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Anne Bell Fant, be and hereby is appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi on behalf of all unknown minors and all unknown persons under a disability, all of whom may have or may claim to have some interest in or claim to the real property commonly known as 5 Albert Spears Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29150; that Anne Bell Fant is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendant(s), unless the said Defendant(s), or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians Ad Litem for the said Defendant(s), and it is FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall forthwith be served upon the said Defendant(s) Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Susan W. Wilder, 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.by publication thereof in the The Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), Robert.Davis@rtt-law.com Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893), Andrew.Montgomery@rtt-law.com J ohn J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rtt-law.com Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236), Kevin.Brown@rtt-law.com Jason D. Wyman (SC Bar # 100271), Jason.Wyman@rtt-law.com Andrew M. Wilson (SC Bar# 72553), Andrew.Wilson@rtt-law.com 100 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201 Post Office Box 100200(29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 James C. Campbell Clerk of Court for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina 013263-08531 July 28, 2016 A-4587561 08/16/2016, 08/23/2016, 08/30/2016

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Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate:/Lawrence D. Bundy #2016ES4300424 Personal Representative Angela E. Bundy 2535 Tribble Creek Cove Grayson, GA 30017

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Estate:/Wilhelmenia T. Smith #2016ES4300443 Personal Representative Rhaheme T. Smith David Weeks C/O Attorney At Law P O Box 370 Sumter, SC 29151

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NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Susan W. Wilder, 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

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This being the same piece of property conveyed to Herbert Wilder and Susan Wilder by deed of Herbert W. Louthian as Trustee dated July 21, 1969 and recorded July 23, 1969 in book P-9 at Page 1539; subsequently, this property was conveyed to Susan W. Wilder by deed of Deidra W. Edwards, Brenda W. Bruce and Hope W. Reed dated May 9, 1994 and recorded May 16, 1994 in Book 601 at Page 710; subsequently, Susan W. Wilder died intestate on October 11, 2014, leaving the subject property to his/her heirs or devisees, namely, Deidra W. Edwards, Brenda W. Bruce and Hope W. Reed Property Address: 5 Albert Spears Dr Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 226-04-03-022 Columbia, South Carolina June 7, 2016

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Estate:/Stevie Lee Hall #2016ES4300462

Estate:/Philip L. Edwards #2016ES4300451

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Personal Representative Florence M. Ervin and Frank O. Edwards C/O Thomas E. Player, Jr. Attorney at Law P.O. Box 3690 Sumter, SC 29151

Amy M Hall 2980 Hermitage Dr. Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:/Roy Tedder Jr. #2016ES4300419 Personal Representative Hollie K. Waters 2250 Garrison Street Sumter, SC 29154

Estate:/Dorothy Reynolds #2016ES4300434 Personal Representative Thomas E Reynolds 536 Woods Bend Dr. Aiken, SC 29803

Estate:/Lillian Kolb Belk Davis #2015ES4300619 Personal Representative Linda Harris C/O Patrick M. Killian Attorney at law 28 North Main St. Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:/Elizabeth C Short #2016ES4300456 Personal Representative Donna L Short 5 Kniepkamp Place Belleville, IL 62221

Estate:/Evelyn Weill #2016ES4300442 Personal Representative James G. Choat Glenn F. Givens C/O Attorney At Law 107 North Main Street Sumter, SC 29150

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Personal Representative Crystal R. Thompson 2283 Gingko Drive Sumter, SC 29150 and Laquetta Butler 718 Charlotte Ave. Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:/Alma McElveen #2016ES4300414 Personal Representative Harvey McElveen 12925 Truluck Road Olanta, SC 29114

Estate:/James Rambert #2016ES4300440 Personal Representative Cecilia Rambert C/O John Moorman Attorney At Law P O Box 2038 Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:/Mary Lee Akers #2016ES4300428 Personal Representative Lloyd E. Akers 5426 Pinefield Road Sumter, SC 29154

Estate:/Charles W. Loney #2016ES4300450 Personal Representative Bonnie L. Kirk 2885 Dalzell St. Dalzell, SC 29040

Estate:/Mickel Durant Cribb #2016ES4300433

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Estate:/Lanny M Von Cannon #2016ES4300437 Personal Representative James Michael Von Cannon 3401 Howland Drive Anderson, SC 29626

Public Hearing NOTICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN REVIEW The Historic Preservation Design Review Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the Fourth Floor of the Sumter Opera House (21 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina). This is a public meeting.

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Documents pertaining to the proposed request(s) are on file in the Office of the Sumter City-County Planning Department and are available to be inspected and studied by interested citizens.

Estate:/Bonnie Lou Tucker #2016ES4300415

Goodman Hutchinson #2016ES4300431

Personal Representative Matthew S. Cribb 2830 Remington Drive Sumter, SC 29150

Main St. (City) The applicant is requesting Historic Preservation Design Review approval for the construction of a new hotel with landscaping on property located at 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 N. Main St. The properties are represented by Tax Map #s 228-12-04-043, 228-12-04-044, 228-12-04-045 and 228-12-04-046 and zoned Central Business District.

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