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Man dies in home fire Reportedly disabled victim, 59, discovered near an exit BY ROB COTTINGHAM rob@theitem.com (803) 774-1225

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A 59-year-old Sumter man is dead after a fire consumed his home on Wednesday morning. According to reports, emergency

workers responded to 16 Runnymede Boulevard shortly after midnight Wednesday in reference to a house fire. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and flames were visible coming from the residence. At the end of the driveway, a woman approached the crew and said her husband was still inside the home. “She told us she woke up to thick

black smoke in her room,” said Capt. Mike Ward of Sumter Fire Department. “Her first thought was to get her niece and husband out of the home. When she went to the lower-level living room, where he would usually hang out, all she saw was the glow of the flames.” Firefighters worked quickly to fight the blaze, employing three

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Jacques McCoy, a math and science teacher at Rafting Creek Elementary School in Sumter School District, works on a poster for his classroom recently. The teacher, a Morris College graduate, said he’s working on his teaching style this year.

Educators settle in at Sumter district with help from colleagues BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 acques McCoy is teaching a classroom full of superheroes — or at least that’s the theme the math and science teacher is going with at Rafting Creek Elementary School. McCoy is one of several local educators finding themselves in new positions as the academic year starts.

Although it’s only the first week of school for Sumter School District, McCoy has hit the ground running, emphasizing his classroom theme with DC and Marvel comic books on display in the class and using the theme to make learning interesting and a fun experience for his fifth-grade students. “I really wanted to use that to get my students to read more and to get them motivated this year and interested in learning,” McCoy said. A Morris College graduate, McCoy said the first few days of his second year of teaching have gone

‘This year, it’ll be like McCoy 2.0, and I’ll do everything I did last year at an elevated level and take some of those things and improve on them.’ JACQUES McCOY Rafting Creek Elementary School teacher well, and he and the students are getting back into the rhythm of things. McCoy said he always wanted to become a teacher because it’s his calling. He has always been in an educational atmosphere with his mother being a day care provider for many years and an aunt who is a social worker. The Ohio native and Call Me MISTER alumnus became a permanent substitute at Rafting Creek last year and had to put his own education and training to the test. With the help of Principal Ida Barboza, McCoy said he was able to learn from someone who was a longtime educator and hopes to improve on his teaching style to better serve his students during the 2014-15 academic year. “She has a lot of experience, and they all really embraced me. When you have a teacher teaching a

teacher, it’s a really good thing,” McCoy said. “This year, it’ll be like McCoy 2.0, and I’ll do everything I did last year at an elevated level and take some of those things and improve on them. I want to definitely bring in stronger strategies for teaching my students and become more organized this year.” Like McCoy, first-year teacher and Ohio native Zachariah Lowe will join the small group of male teachers in Sumter School District. After moving to the Palmetto State only a week before school started, Lowe said he has managed to find exactly what he was looking for in his career, students, co-workers and in Sumter County. “I’ve received a lot of support from staff and the district, and I love it here. The students have

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From baseball spot to beauty shop Former Rascal’s eatery approved to become spa BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bristow@theitem.com (803) 774-1272

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The former Rascal’s restaurant on Alice Drive received permission this week to reopen as a spa, although it’s unclear when it could open.

A business originally meant to attract sports fans may soon serve a very different clientele, as a salon and massage therapy office. The old Rascal’s restaurant on

Alice Drive, which is connected to the baseball fields and tennis courts in Palmetto Park, could reopen as a beauty spa after Sumter City Council voted to adjust its zoning rules for the property on Tuesday. The change was necessary because David and Debbie Quick plan to offer massage therapy as part of their business, something that was not permitted under the area’s zoning plan. “This change would add an ad-

ditional use to the planned development,” Planning Director George McGregor said in proposing the change. The property is covered as a “planned development” by the city, which allows limited commercial operations adjacent to the city park. City council created the PD in 2004 so that, in Mayor Joe McElveen’s words, “any business there would not

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Will the city pave your street next year? but that could use up most of the C-Fund,” Harris said. Palmetto and other streets could be added to the list before council takes action at its next meeting. “I’d give up another state street if we could do Palmetto,” said Calvin Hastie, whose BY BRISTOW MARCHANT district also includes a portion bristow@theitem.com of Palmetto Street. (803) 774-1272 C-Funds aren’t evenly distributed among all city wards. Ward 5 on the western edge of The public got its first look the city will only receive $4,000 Tuesday at the proposed list of to pave 48 feet of Brutsch AveSumter streets the city plans nue. Ward 4 downtown, on the to resurface next year, although residents on other BRISTOW MARCHANT / THE SUMTER ITEM other hand, will see $213,900 bumpy drives shouldn’t dePotholes are patched on a bumpy section of Palmetto Street just out- spent on just two streets, Highspair; the list is likely to side the entrance to Bates Middle School. City council members want land and Salem avenues. Ward 5’s Councilman Bob change before city council to see Palmetto repaved using state C-Funds next year, but funding Galiano said he understood gives it final approval. rules require the money be broadly distributed between state- and the disparity was a reflection The preliminary list of 2015 city-maintained roadways. of where some of the most resurfacing projects allocates worn-down roads within the $748,500 to cover work on 14 city limits are located. “Palmetto sees a lot of many of the city’s wards as city- and state-maintained “I’d like to have more money buses,” said Councilwoman possible. streets spread across Sumter. spent on my ward, but I’ve ridIone Dwyer. Sumter City Council reMoney for the projects den on some of these other Al Harris, the assistant city comes from C-Funds distribut- viewed the list at this week’s streets, and I know they’re in council meeting, but members manager for public services, ed by the state Department of dire need,” Galiano said. Transportation, but the streets suggested other roads also de- said Palmetto’s needs have to Eight state roads were sebe considered alongside the serve consideration before to be paved are all selected loneed for a wide distribution of lected for funding in the precally. The funds have to be dis- road crews start their work. Palmetto Street, which runs funds and the balance between liminary list, with Highland tributed between city and state Avenue being the longest. alongside Bates Middle School, city and state roads. Palmetto streets, and Sumter’s public More than 4,600 feet of Highis a state-maintained street. was singled out as one in parservices department further “We could add it if you want, land will be paved from Willow ticular need of repair. tries to find roadways in as

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Drive to where the street reaches a dead end behind Miller Arms Apartments. The project would cover Wards 1 and 4 and cost an estimated $166,400. The only other road to reach six figures is Reynolds Road, which would be paved between Alice Drive and Mattison Avenue and would cost $103,000. Other state roads highlighted are Fulton, Hauser, Shire, White and Woodcrest streets. Albert Spears Drive, including three residential cul-de-sacs, will see 1,300 feet of paving between South Main Street and Bailey Street. Funding on state roads will total $578,000. Six mostly smaller city streets are also included in the proposal. The only significant project in that category is Salem Avenue, which would have 2,300 feet paved between Broad and Calhoun streets. “We have a lot to deal with on Salem because that’s where we put in a new sewer line,” Harris said. The rest of the city money, totaling $170,500, would be spent on sections of Brutsch Avenue, Frith Street, Mickle Street, Tudor Street and Wilshire Court.

Man in custody after alleged child beating BY ROB COTTINGHAM rob@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 A Sumter man is in custody after an investigation of a young child’s injuries. Tyrique R. Smith, 26, of 2375 Rifle Lane, Lot 7, was arrested Saturday and charged with unlawful neglect of a child in connection to an incident that occurred May 11. Officers issued a warrant for Smith’s arrest May 20. He remained at large until Saturday’s arrest. “He’d been on the run SMITH since then, and we’d had some difficulties in finding him,” said Lt. Robert Burnish of Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. “An officer with the fugitives task force went out Saturday and was able to find him and arrest him.” According to reports, officers have found that Smith “did place at unreasonable risk of harm or did cause to be done unlawfully or maliciously any bodily harm” to a 4-year-old girl by beating her with a leather belt. The child had several bruises on her legs from the alleged beating, and the lashes reportedly broke the skin in several places. Burnish said law enforcement has to operate based on the legislation on hand in determining what qualifies as child abuse. “We go by what the law says,” he said. Smith reportedly had custody of the child at the time and is the child’s biological father. Smith’s bond has been set at $8,500 for the charge, and he is being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center pending an appearance in family court.

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A second LifeNet helicopter lands near the 145 mile marker on Interstate 95 after a 29-year-old woman and an 8-year-old child were severely injured in a single-vehicle wreck Wednesday. The two were airlifted to McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, and two others were transported by ambulance.

2 airlifted to Florence after I-95 wreck BY ROB COTTINGHAM rob@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 An 8-year-old child and a 29-year-old woman are being treated at a Florence hospital after a wreck on Interstate 95 on Wednesday morning. Traffic backed up for miles as emergency workers rushed to process the scene just south of the Lynchburg overpass. Both the woman, Teri Edwards, of Camden, New Jersey, and the child required urgent treatment because of severe injuries. Two LifeNet helicopters responded to the location and airlifted the woman and the child to McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

The driver of the vehicle, Ricky Brown, 27, of Philadelphia, was charged with driving too fast for conditions by S.C. Highway Patrol in the incident. According to Cpl. Bill Rhyne of highway patrol, Brown was driving south on I-95 in a 2005 Hyundai Sonata with Edwards riding in the front passenger seat and two children in the back seat. As Brown passed mile marker 146, his vehicle began drifting to the left. When he realized how much the car had drifted, he said he turned the steering wheel, overcorrecting himself and sending the Sonata across two lanes of traffic and into the woods nearby. “The troopers on scene said he was tired, but no one specified that

he fell asleep,” Rhyne said. Brown and another child, a 3-year-old, suffered injuries as well and were transported to McLeod by ambulance. According to Rhyne, Brown, Edwards and the 8-year-old were wearing seatbelts during the incident. The toddler was also properly restrained in a children’s car seat. According to information broadcast through police scanners, there were reportedly multiple entrapments, requiring firefighters to cut the vehicle open to remove some of the occupants. While the conditions of the 8-year-old and Edwards remained unknown Wednesday afternoon, Rhyne said no fatalities are expected to arise.

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SALON FROM PAGE A1 conflict with Palmetto Park.” Rascal’s was never permitted to sell alcohol, for example. “If you have guys at a Little League game, and they have a few beers, that’s when you have trouble,” McElveen said. The same prohibition extended to “massage parlors,” which planners in the past worried had a negative connotation. Earlier this year, a spa opening in the central business district with an on-staff masseuse also had to seek zoning permission first. “We’ve discussed before that modern massage therapy is a desirable business,” McGregor said. Business owner David Quick said massages would be an option at the spa but not the main service offered. “Massage will be the smallest part of the business,” Quick told council. “We want to stay within the decorum of the park because that’s what attracts people there.” In keeping with the location, Quick said he wants to maintain the batting cages behind the building for visitors to use as well. It’s unclear when the new spa could open. Council must approve the zoning change on second reading, and the driveway to Rascal’s on Alice Drive is closed because of the roadwidening project. Planners expect a spa will have fewer traffic and parking needs than a restaurant, so the business’ impact on traffic on Alice should be minimal. In other zoning action,

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Jacques McCoy hangs a poster in his Rafting Creek Elementary School classroom encouraging his students to do their best. ied four years for this. I’m never going to be completely ready, because there’s going to be something different every day, but I’ll use what I know and what I’ve learned,” Lowe said. New principal Suzanna Foley at Alice Drive Elementary School is taking on a different educational role that she’s settling into as well. The 2014-15 school year

will be Foley’s first year as principal after previously serving as assistant principal. On the first day, she visited classrooms and made herself familiar with students. “I have to my advantage that I know students and faculty, so I have their support. The first day, I stepped into each classroom to visit for just a few minutes to

council approved a change to zoning allowing Farmers Telephone Co. to erect a 250-foot cellphone tower behind the school district of-

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 speak with students and introduce myself to new students,” Foley said. “I’m getting to know new students and new parents, and I also had a meeting with our new teachers.” Her first week, she has focused on making sure things run smoothly at Alice Drive and assisting the new assistant principal. Foley’s transition to principal, she said, was with great assistance from former principal Sheree Nelson Boozer, who took a position this past summer with the district office. Foley said she’s settling in to the new position and has been getting used to balancing everything while also making herself available to parents. This year, the Alice Drive faculty is going with the motto “Be the best you can be to make a difference at ADE.” And Foley said she hopes together they can accomplish that by trying different ways to make a difference in their classrooms, using technology in classroom instruction and encouraging students to use technology as a learning tool and using data to make a difference in their classrooms. “It’s just been great so far, and I’ve been greeting students, and at the end of the day I ask about their day,” Foley said. “I just really enjoy knowing they had a great day in school.”

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VICTIM FROM PAGE A1 hoses and a deck gun to put out the flames that had spread throughout much of the home. Once the fire was under control, crews with Sumter Fire Department began processing the scene, conducting overhaul and searches for the missing man. In the hallway of the home, workers found the body of Dr. Edmund McDonald Jr. on the floor near an exit. According to a report from Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, McDonald was reportedly disabled and used a walker to aid in his mobility. While the cause of the fire remains unknown, Ward said investigators had narrowed down the source location to the kitchen. “I spoke with a battalion chief on our fire safety (team), and he said he remembers going out there and setting up smoke detectors,” Ward said. “The house had an alarm system, too. That’s how we were initially notified. While we were en route, we got a call confirming it was a fire.” When the confirmation for the fire came in, the flames had already spread extensively, eliminating what convenience might arise from an early warning. The home, its contents and a 2014 Lexus SUV are considered to be a total loss valued at $270,000. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock said an autopsy would be performed at 9:30 this morning to determine an official cause of death.

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Why can’t we just all get along? Let’s stop the feel-good-church-versus-established-church fight BY JAMIE H. WILSON Special to The Sumter Item If there is an en vogue insult lobbed from one pulpit at another today, it is the accusation that one congregation has become a “feel-good” church or that the leader of particular faith community ruminates only on the happy or upbeat aspects of the faith. Often the target of such accusations are those churches that tout no denominational affiliation and boast a relatively recent popularity. Their ministerial staff is typically unconventional in appearance and message topic. Theirs is a message that speaks to a generation wholly tired with theological differences between denominations. They understand that some people want a porous church experience, where they are readily accepted and integrated into the life of the church. Many more established churches unofficially combat that message with their claim that they focus on a more substantial adherence to the faith. They preach the whole truth, including the uncomfortable parts, which includes the need for redemption, the Scriptural obligation of a monetary contribution and the necessity for spiritual accountability among the faithful. Each person must understand the

weight of his or her personal iniquities. Church is a vehicle that should bring us into a state of contrition, some say, not just a weekly inoculation of good feelings. These two designations are gross interpretations based on opinions I’ve overheard from both sides. It should be obvious that such opinions are often emotional responses to an individual’s personal experiences. The reality is much more complex and varies in each congregation. It really isn’t fair to heap generalizations onto another Faith Matters congregation based solely on a surface unJAMIE H. derstanding of its WILSON practices. And yet the bullets of friendly fire continue to fly. I’m a member of a decades-old church and a constituent of what media outlets dubbed the “hopeless generation,” a designation which has driven many of my peers through the doors of the socalled feel-good churches. I see the merit in both types of churches. Frankly, I’m glad to see both practice the various biblical aspects of the faith. I also think the two approaches to spiritual faith could learn a lot from each another.

Firstly, a message of hope isn’t exclusively found in a positivity-laced sermon. It may seem counterintuitive, but we can find comfort in a challenge issued from the pulpit that results in personal conviction. We can find hope in the fact that the Almighty is calling us to a higher standard, that we can shirk bad habits or past regrets. Yes, it may make us feel a sense of shame and guilt, but it can also spur us on to change. Secondly, prospective church attendees are rarely concerned with deep theological issues when they step across the threshold. They are, however, often seeking a sense of family. They have conquered a great deal of reservation and discomfort to be in the worship service that day. If they would verbalize their most heart-felt concerns, most would pose the question: Will this church be my home? A deep and lasting understanding of faith will come as they grow spiritually. It would do us well to examine the openness of the church’s arms rather than our piety. Our paramount responsibility as members of any church isn’t to hurl insults at one another. That is a mere distraction from what should be our goal: to effectively communicate the truth of God’s love to those who seek it.

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

Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am

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

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e are the richest country in the world; we build houses for three that can sleep ten; we warm up our cars in the winter without leaving the living room; our car trunk opens with the push of a button, ready to receive our purchases. The list of conveniences is endless; there is little we cannot buy. Then why are so many of us depressed and unfulfilled? We cannot buy peace of mind. Without the spiritual lift that faith in God brings we try to numb our fears with worldly things – and it doesn’t work. Your Heavenly Father waits in His House to give you peace of mind. Won’t you worship this week? Weekly Scripture Reading 2 Thess. 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 3.1-18 1.1-20 2.1-15 3.1-16 4.1-16 5.1-25 6.3-21

Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass

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The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 www.stjudesumtersc.org Fr. Charles Michael Donovan, C.S.S.R. Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sun. Euch.: 9:00, 11:30 am, 1 pm (Spanish)

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Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Sun Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed Mid Week Service 7:00 pm

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Shaw Heights Baptist Church 2030 Peach Orchard Rd 499-4997 Rev. Robert White Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship:11 am & 6 pm

Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00, 6:30 Wed. Meal-Choir-Missions: 5:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm

Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 West Fulton Street 803-775-8054 Rev. Lei Ferguson Washington Sun. School 9:00 am Praise Worship 9:55 am Worship 10:00 am

Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Long Branch Baptist Church 2535 Peach Orchard Rd. Dalzell 499-1838 www.longbranch_baptist.com Rev. Brian Benenhaley

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The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Fr. Thomas Burke, C.S.S.R. Weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 5 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 am Mass

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

St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am

Immanuel Lutheran Church 140 Poinsett Drive • 803-883-1049 Pastor Gary Blobaum Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Wed Bible Class: 7:00 pm

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City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com Love Covenant Church 245 Oswego Hwy • 775-7605 Apostle Tommy Fredrick Prophet Angela Frederick Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

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

Relatives of Pope Francis fatally injured in car crash BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Authorities in Argentina said three relatives of Pope Francis have been killed and a fourth was critically injured in a highway car crash. The small car carrying a nephew of the pope and his family slammed into the back of a truck, killing the wife and children, a 2-year-old and an 8-month-old. Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said the pope was informed about the accident and is “deeply pained.”

Pope Francis hopes to visit U.S. next year ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis said he hopes to travel to the United States in September 2015 for a possible three-city tour. The visit would include a rally in Philadelphia, an address to Congress and a stop at the United Nations. He said a Mexico stop on that trip was possible but not decided yet. He also said he might make a one-day visit to Spain next year. Francis made the comment to reporters on his way back from South Korea.

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Cherryvale Baptist Church 1502 Cherryvale Dr. * 494-8655 Edward Bowen Sr. Pastor Sun. School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Service 7:00 pm

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Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 Dr. Webb Belangia, Reverend Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Contemporary 11:15 am

Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.yourbethel.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. J. Robert (Bob) Huggins Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Night Supper/Bible Study 6:30 pm

Christ Community Church(CCC) 525 Oxford St, Sumter 803-934-9718 Sun. Worship 10:00 am (Patriot Hall) First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am

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Sumter Bible Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm

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Lemira Presbyterian Church 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 Pastor Dan Rowton Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Bible Study 6:00 pm

Canty Memorial Church of God in Christ, Ministries 873 Woodcrest St. • 773-6226 Superintendent Eugene Canty, SR. Sunday Prayer: 8:00 am Worship: 9:15 am & 5:00 pm First United Penecostal Church 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Pastor Theron Smith Sunday Service: 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm

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First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) 773-3814 • www.fpcsumter.org Interim Pastor Rev. Ray Fancher Sunday School - All Ages 9:30 a.m. Hospitality & Welcome 10:10 a.m. (Fellowship Hall) Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Regi Thackston Blended Worship 8:45 am Traditional Worship 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am trinityumcsumter.org

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Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 S. Paul Howell, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: 7:00 pm

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Church hosts Flapjack Fundraiser

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014

Regina Giles, above, passes a plate to a server Saturday during the Flapjack Fundraiser for Enon Missionary Baptist Church. The event was held at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar. Markel Hayes, right, a member of Enon Missionary Baptist Church’s youth group, preps syrup containers Saturday. The fundraiser is probably the fourth or fifth such event the group has conducted, said Stanley Hayes, youth pastor, and the money will go toward mission trips and community outreach activities throughout the year.

Top Saudi cleric says terror groups have no place in Islamic faith RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s top cleric said Tuesday that extremism and the ideologies of groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaida are Islam’s No. 1 enemy and that Muslims have been their first victims. Grand Mufti Sheik Abdul-Aziz Al-Sheik also said in his public statement that terrorism has no place in Islam and that the danger of extremists lies in their use of Islamic slogans to justify their actions that divide people. “These foreign groups do not belong to Islam and Muslims adhering to it,” he said, adding that unity around the world and rank of Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince is necessary to avoid the type of chaos seen elsewhere in the region. King Abdullah has been pressing clerics to publicly condemn Islamic extremist groups since the government made it illegal for citizens to fight in conflicts abroad. Clerics who do not condemn terrorism in traditional Friday sermons could face penalties, such as having their licenses to preach revoked. Local media have reported that the Saudi Interior Ministry may require clerics to pass a security screening before they can preach and that about 3,500 clerics in Saudi Arabia have been dismissed since 2003 for their sermons. The Islamic State

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group’s advances in Iraq and Syria have heightened security concerns in neighboring countries such as Saudi Arabia. They have also prompted a number of articles and discussions in the local press about how to confront the spread of “Takfiri” ideology, which shuns anyone who does not adhere to a stringent interpretation of Islam. Saudi Arabia follows a puritanical interpretation of Islam known as Wahhabism. A decade ago, al-Qaida militants launched a string of attacks in the kingdom aimed at toppling the monarchy. A fierce crackdown by Saudi Arabia’s security services forced many militants to flee to neighboring Yemen, which now has one of the world’s most active al-Qaida branches. During the past two days, a court in the capital, Riyadh, has sentenced 31 people for their involvement in those attacks, sentencing three to death and the rest to prison. All will be allowed to appeal the verdict. On Tuesday, the court sentenced two men to death and 15 others to prison on various charges of murder, firing at security forces and plotting to assassinate top officials. They were also found guilty of assaults on residential compounds where foreigners live in Riyadh and the Eastern Province, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.

CHURCH NEWS Agape Outreach Ministries, 328 W. Liberty St., announces: * Sunday — Unity choir anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 7 Providence St. (United Order of Tent building), announces: * Saturday — Back-to-school bash from noon to 4 p.m. School supplies giveaway, free food and games. Church of God of Prophecy, 1170 Guignard Drive, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 30 — Praise God through song at 6 p.m. On the program: McClarys; Newboys; Justified; Retha and the Caravans; and more. Community Church of Praise, 565 S. Pike Road, announces: * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Youth Sunday at 10 a.m. Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Saturday — Gospel concert at 6 p.m. featuring Believers Quartet and the Webb Quartet. A love offering will be received. * Sunday, Sept. 14 — 38th Homecoming celebration beginning at 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds also. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 25 Community St., announces: * Friday, Sept. 12 — Pastor anniversary celebration, part one, will be held at 7 p.m. Pastor Larry W. Barnes will speak. Refreshments will be served. * Sunday, Sept. 14 — Pastor anniversary celebration, part two, will be held at 5 p.m. Pastor Marion H. Newton will speak. Guest choirs and soloists will be featured. Cross Road / St. Peter Baptist Church, 845 Webb St., announces: * Sunday, Aug. 31 — 2014 Youth Blast “Throw Back Sunday” at 11 a.m. Evangelist Crystal King will speak. Edwin Boyle Santee Summer Ministry, 1098 Lemmon Ave. at Boyle’s Point on Wyboo (across from Camp Bob Cooper): * Outdoor lakeside nondenominational worship service at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday through Aug. 31. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., an-

nounces: * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Fifth Sunday joint service at 10 a.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Loring Mill Road. * Sunday, Sept. 7 — Communion worship service. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by 11:30 a.m. worship. First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Today-Friday — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. Dr. Jamey O. Graham will speak. Full Proof Deliverance Ministry, 2758 S.C. 341 S., Olanta, announces: * Today-Friday — Revival at 7:30 nightly at House of God, Santee. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Vision of Praise anniversary program at 4 p.m. featuring various choirs, churches and groups. Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., announces: * Applications for the 4k first steps enrollment are available until Sept. 1 at JMBC Christian and Academic School, 415 Manning Ave. * Sunday — Caregiver’s worship service at 10:45 a.m. * Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Caregiver’s worship service at 10:45 a.m. Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Missionary Singers anniversary program at 5 p.m. * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Youth service. Church school begins at 9 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Sept. 14 — Junior Missionary anniversary program during morning worship. * Sunday, Sept. 21 — Trustee and trustee wives anniversary program during morning worship. Land Flowing with Milk & Honey Ministry, 1335 Peach Orchard Road, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 21 — Celebration of the second anniversary of the church at 4 p.m. Elder Dorothy Maple will speak. * Saturday, Oct. 18 — Women of Exertion Conference 2014 “Hear the Command.” Registration 8-8:30 a.m. with workshops 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Pastor Dorothy

Maple and Evangelist Tonya Mack will serve as morning facilitators. Prophetess Rose Summers will speak at 6 p.m. M.H. Newton Family Enrichment Center, 415 Manning Ave., announces: * Sunday, Aug. 31 — 45th anniversary celebration of Deacon Robert Burgess and the Mighty Soul Searchers. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 4:30 p.m. On the program: Joe Ligon and the Mighty Clouds of Joy; Ernest Pearson and the Singing Disciples; Harmonettes & Co.; and many more.

Enrichment Center. Tickets are $10 or adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Anita M. Blassingame will speak. * Sunday, Sept. 28 — 121st church anniversary and homecoming worship celebration at 10:45 a.m. New Fellowship Covenant Ministries, 316 W. Liberty St., announces: * Saturday — The youth department will host a fun day for ages 5-12 years old from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pocalla Springs Clubhouse, 112 Putter Drive. Call Victorica Parker at (803) 847-4160 for details.

Mount Carmel Freewill Baptist Church, 207 Reardon St., Manning, announces: * Sunday — 100 Women in White and Pearls program at 3 p.m. Sister Elizabeth Faulk will speak.

New Hope AME Church, 18808 Panola Road, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday — Family and friends day celebration at 3 p.m. The Rev. Georganne Pringle will speak.

Mount Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 5918 S.C. 260, Manning, announces: * Saturday — Pastor’s Aide calendar tea at 4 p.m. * Sunday — Men’s Day program during the 11:15 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Richard Dyson will speak.

Paxville Baptist Church, 10278 Lewis Road, Manning, announces: * Saturday, Sept. 27 — Gospel singing at 6 p.m. to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the church featuring Karen Peck and New River. Tickets are $25. Call (803) 452-9969 or visit www. paxvillebaptistchurch.org. * Sunday, Sept. 28 — Celebration of the 125th anniversary of the church at 11 a.m. Former pastor Lawrence Dennis will speak. Luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall.

Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 7355 Camden Highway, Rembert, announces: * Sunday — Family and friends day during regular church service. Dress down. Elder William C. White will speak. * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Youth Day program. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by 10:30 a.m. worship. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Saturday — Afternoon tea / brunch / fashion social. Tickets: $5 for children 12 and under; and $10 for adults. * Sunday — Usher’s ministry anniversary worship at 10:45 a.m. * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Youth worship service at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Rossi Ramsay will speak. * Sunday, Sept. 7 — The Rev. Alfred Washington will speak at 6 p.m. * Sunday, Sept. 14 — Junior Missionary ministry anniversary celebration at 10:45 a.m. Evangelist Savitrus McFadden will speak. * Saturday, Sept. 20 — Rainbow tea sponsored by the YWA Ministry at noon at the Mount Zion

Pine Hill AME Church, 1505 U.S. 521 S., announces: * Sunday — Pastor appreciation at 10:45 a.m. Minister Wendell Moore will speak. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Saturday — Ladies garden tea 10 a.m.-noon. * Sunday — Bible study at 5:30 p.m. on 1 Corinthians 9. * Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Senior adult luncheon at noon. Bring a covered dish. The Rev. Richard Coleman will speak. * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Fifth Sunday night singing at 6:30 p.m. * Saturday, Sept. 6 — Russell Elmore prayer breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Refreshing Springs Kingdom Outreach, meets at Econo Lodge, 226 N. Washington St., announces: * Sunday — Family and friends day at 5 p.m. Pastor P. Kelley

will speak. Spring Hill AME Church, 4309 Bill Davis Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday, Aug. 31 — J.D. Deline Day at 3 p.m. The Rev. Clifford Gaymon will speak. St. James AME Church, 2073 Greenall Road, Summerton, announces: * Today-Saturday — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. Elijah Sutton will speak. St. James United Methodist Church, 720 Broad St., announces: * Sunday-Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Revival at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 nightly Monday-Tuesday. Theme: “God’s Grace is Sufficient.” Speakers as follows: Sunday, the Rev. Clifton N. Witherspoon; Monday, the Rev. Dr. Ella Busby; and Tuesday, the Rev. George Ashford Jr. St. Jude Catholic Church, 611 W. Oakland Ave., announces: * Saturday, Sept. 6 — The Ladies of St. Peter Claver will host a fall shopping extravaganza and bake sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, yard sale items, craft booths and more. Cost to reserve a space is $20. Contact Vernessa Baker at (803) 8839251 or Blessvee@yahoo.com or Valerie Williams at (803) 7750478 or vwilliams003@sc.rr.com. St. Mark 4-B Missionary Baptist Church, 2280 Four Bridges Road, announces: * Friday-Sunday — Women’s Empowerment services as follows: 7 p.m. Friday, Pastor Telley L. Gadson; 9 a.m. Saturday, Kimberly Jowers and Pastor Telley L. Gadson; and 11 a.m. Sunday, Pastor Julia Sanders. St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1093 Oswego Highway, announces: * Saturday — Car wash and fish fry fundraiser at 9 a.m. All proceeds to benefit the medical costs of Jamiyah McKnight, 5, who has brain cancer. Westminster Presbyterian Church (USA), 9124 Plowden Mill Road, Alcolu, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 7 — Homecoming at 2 p.m. The Rev. Herbert Shackleford will speak. * Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 10-12 — Revival services at 7:30 nightly. The Rev. George Windley Jr.

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While everyone else goes green, FXX goes yellow BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Feeling blue? The rest of August will be decidedly yellow and four-fingered, to boot. The FXX Network will turn every American community into Springfield, airing 25 seasons (552 episodes) of “The Simpsons” (10 a.m., TVPG) and “The Simpsons Movie” in chronological order, ending midnight Sept. 1. “The Simpsons” stands alone as the longest-running television sitcom as well as the most enduring animated feature. The fact that it has managed to do so as an ongoing satire of American society and popular culture is no small miracle. Unlike many cartoons, “The Simpsons” integrated send-ups with the show’s logic and, more importantly, the personality and emotional complexion of its many characters. When Aunt Selma decides not to have a baby and adopts an iguana (Jub-Jub) instead, she sings “You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman),” just as Murphy Brown did when she became a single mother. After The Ramones sing “Happy Birthday” to Mr. Burns, he mutters, “Have The Rolling Stones killed!” -- an outburst perfectly in sync with his cruel late-Victorian mindset. The show’s referential mash-ups could seem kaleidoscopic yet make complete sense. Homer’s recollection of his time in the Be Sharps, a barbershop quartet whose story arc follows The Beatles’ mythology, is set in the 1980s. The title of their big hit, “Baby on Board,” is taken from a car sticker popular with yuppies of the early minivan era. And just to loop back, or over, the decades, George Harrison makes a brief cameo, before the Be Sharps break up with an impromptu concert on the roof of Moe’s tavern.

• A Gaza flashback on “The Honorable Woman” (10 p.m., Sundance, TV-MA). • Determined competition on “You’re the Worst” (10:30 p.m., FX, TV-MA).

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Beginning at 10 a.m. today, the FXX Network will air 552 episodes of “The Simpsons” and “The Simpsons Movie” in chronological order. As a sitcom, “The Simpsons” remains rare for two fundamental reasons: The characters watch television and go to church. It never shied away from the intellectual, inviting Stephen Hawking and John Updike to appear, but it could always be counted on to include the silliest slapstick, like the repeated sight of Homer bouncing down mountainsides — always head first. Nobody ages on “The Simpsons, but some characters (most notably Maude Flanders, “Bleeding Gums” Murphy and Fat Tony) have died of natural and unnatural causes. Given the series’ longevity, it’s not out of place to speculate about a time when “The Simpsons” will expire, or, like “Mad Magazine,” a clear inspiration, continue long after losing the influence and resonance that defined it. But if “The Simpsons” is losing its appeal to younger viewers, FXX doesn’t

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think so. Starting Sept. 2, “The Simpsons” will join the network’s lineup, along with younger-skewing comedies, including “The League,” “Wilfred,” and “Ali G: Rezurection.” • Tonight’s “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) glances back at the show’s recent highlights. Among the highlights of O’Brien’s career was one of “The Simpsons” episodes he wrote, “Marge vs. the Monorail” (Jan. 14, 1993).

Too much for Raj on “The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * Three contestants take on a challenge on “The Quest” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Bad news about Jeremy on “The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Christy takes it slow on “Mom” (8:30 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * In-law woes on “Welcome to Sweden” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * Elijah makes a stand on “The Originals” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Image polishing on “Working the Engels” (9:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG).

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TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” are pre-empted until Aug. 26. * Jennifer Lopez, Josh Wolf, Heather McDonald and Ross Mathews are booked on “Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!) * Serena Williams, Chadwick Boseman and Echo & the Bunnymen appear on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Josh Brolin, Artie Lange and Giada De Laurentiis on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper and Classixx are on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Zach Braff, Jack Antonoff and Bleachers visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Kathy Bates appears on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS, r).

• A bomb explodes on the two-hour season finale of “Rookie Blue” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

CULT CHOICE A star (Jean Harlow) challenges studio image-makers in the 1933 satire “Bombshell” (8 p.m., TCM).

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Hillary is laughing all the way to the bank

ith all the horrifying news erupting around the word — the Ferguson, Missouri, protests and riots, the beheading of an American journalist in Iraq by the barbaric Islamic State regime bent on returning the world to the stone age, the hideous slaughter of Christians in the Middle East by the same bloodthirsty savages seeking to establish a terrorist nation in that part of the world in order to launch more terrorist attacks in Europe as well as America, why can’t we take a moment to enjoy some comic relief ? That comic relief is presented by the alleged front-runner

EDITORIAL among Democrats for their presidential nominee in 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton. As the junior partner in Clinton Inc., whose CEO is her lovable lug of a husband, the former president of the United States, Bill “Slick Willy” Clinton, they form a partnership that is the closest thing to political royalty since the Kennedys in their heyday. When it comes to feeding out of the public trough for most of their lifetimes, Bill and Hill are the gold standard. But now that they’re private citizens, they’ve entered the private sector, and boy, are they cleaning up. Bill is hawk-

ing his foundation (which is an influence-peddling enterprise in reality), and it has made him a multi-millionaire. But Hillary is not too far behind as she moves hither and yon across our fruited plain commanding $250,000 a pop for making speeches. And what words of wisdom does she impart to her adoring audiences? Well, those speeches are about as compelling as her accomplishments as secretary of state: zero. Her stints as U.S. senator and secretary of state never produced any legislation of substance nor any diplomatic successes (Remember Benghazi?). But simply just being Hillary Clinton and attached to the coattails of her

hubby has really paid off. As political royalty, she not only receives lucrative speaking engagements but numerous perks. For example, an intrepid reporter with the Las Vegas Review Journal uncovered the goodies she has demanded for showing up: Her contract with the University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation showed she demanded a private jet, a presidential suite and adjoining rooms for her staff and entourage, and all cellphone charges for everyone paid for. But there’s more. In addition to her exorbitant fee from UNLV, there is to be no media coverage at all, no statements at all for the peasants and no one is permitted to take

a picture of Hillary and post it to Facebook or tweet it without her agent’s permission. The reporter who uncovered Hillary’s deal, Jon Ralston, wrote: “I gather UNLV held firm on a provision that no one was allowed to look her directly in the eye and that men were supposed to bow and women curtsy before her. I don’t know who would be more embarrassed, Hillary or UNLV? I only have one question: Who gets to hold her crown while she speaks?” Surely Hillary must have been thinking as she jetted back to New York chuckling and enjoying the scenery from 30,000 feet: “How does the other half live?

COMMENTARY

Politics to blame for failure of ethics bill BY SEN. THOMAS McELVEEN, REP. KIRKMAN FINLAY III AND JOANNE DAY

t the end of the second regular session of the 120th South Carolina General Assembly and the defeat of H.3945, commonly referred to as the ethics bill, we have taken some time to reflect on the demise of ethics reform as it unfolded this past session. We felt, after working together for eighteen months, that there may be some good to be gained from reflecting on this loss. First, foremost, and stated quite simply, we blame politics for the failure of H.3945. Ethics investigations and a governor’s race have led to a very pressured and complex political environment for reform. Conversely, the fact that 2014 is a mid-term election for all current members of the South Carolina Senate and no senators are up for re-election this fall likely contributed to the lack of urgency in the Senate chamber with regard to the ethics debate. These are temporary political conditions that affected the progress of ethics reform in the last session. However, other aspects of the political environment also shaped events and outcomes. We have identified several groups within the General Assembly who play roles in the ethics dialogue:

and that it is easy to make honest and human mistakes. They worry about a possible increase in “gotcha” moments in what has sadly devolved into a political environment of partisan fanaticism and sound bites rather than substance, along with the use of even minor and unintentional ethics violations as political weapons.

THE UNWILLING

A minority of members of both bodies, they like the system the way it is. In their minds, it works just fine. We believe that the Unwilling are aided, unintentionally or otherwise, by the Perfectionists who have on occasion used straw men and red herrings to sway truly concerned legislators into voting “no” on ethics reform — specifically on H.3945 — regardless of whether those votes are substantive or procedural. They have managed to convince some well-intentioned legislators that in the case of ethics reform, nothing is better than something. In conclusion, H.3945 was not a perfect bill. There may not be such a thing as a perfect bill. However, the provisions of this bill provided a significant improvement in disclosure of the sources of money flowing through our political system. We can’t abandon the effort to reform our ethics laws because this effort is something that our constituents and the public have demanded, and we do THE PERFECTIONISTS not believe it is necessary to These legislators are gencompletely start over again. erally well-meaning but are With increased income disalso insistent upon what closure, some degree of inthey believe would be a per- dependent oversight, and fect ethics bill. Even as rela- other changes reflecting tively new legislators and some of the experiences and from the outside perspective work from the past two of the League of Women years, this bill can and Voters, we have gained should serve as a strong enough experience to know foundation for moving forthat this would be an impos- ward into the next session. sibly tall order considering At the end of the day (and that the South Carolina hopefully before the end of General Assembly consists the next legislative session) of 170 members with diswe believe that the passage tinct personalities who all of a good ethics bill will go hail from different backa long way towards restorgrounds and different parts ing public trust in governof the state — each with his ment. The foundation and or her own visions of what a framework are there – we massive piece of legislation must only find the political such as the ethics bill will to finish the job. should look like when the final product lands on the Thomas McElveen is a state governor’s desk. senator from Sumter, Kirkman Finlay III is a state repTHE CONCERNED resentative from Columbia Many well-intentioned leg- and Joanne Day is co-presiislators know that existing dent, League of Women Voters of South Carolina. requirements are complex

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MINIMIZING SUMTER’S CRIME PROBLEM DOESN’T HELP

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING MARCH TO END VIOLENCE

The Sunday, Aug. 17, guest commentary in The Sumter Item titled “Reports on crime in Sumter are misleading” is very appalling. According to the statistics, some city of Sumter citizens are overreacting. In the words of others, high crime is only a perception — not a reality. I can understand Mayor Joe McElveen’s intentions. The last thing he wants is for the city of Sumter to have the reputation of being an unsafe community. Having this reputation means that the mayor, city council, city manager and the Sumter Police Department are not effectively working to keep the city safe. In reality, for citizens living in high-crime communities, they have had enough. Citizens of South Sumter and other high-crime communities are justified in marching to bring awareness to crime in the city of Sumter. To them, statistics mean nothing when they feel unsafe in their homes, walking the streets of their neighborhoods or watching outsiders continuously come into their communities to buy drugs. Minimizing the problem doesn’t help. Crime rates in the city and county jointly portray the overall image of Sumter County. Prospective industries, businesses and retirees realize that city and county crime rates are not mutually exclusive. Criminals have no boundaries. We must also realize that the attitudes and perceptions of members of the S.C. General Assembly evokes an unsafe state. When citizens feel the need to carry concealed weapons for protection, they perceive an unsafe environment. They feel that they’re not safe in family restaurants, bars and nightclubs and community parks. However, local officials do not feel CWP holders are overreacting. There’s a major disconnect. While citizens in high-crime areas are accused of overreacting to violence, CWP holders are carrying guns in their desires to confront violence. Community leaders in South Sumter are promoting the concept of “One Sumter.” They should be commended for their positive efforts, and all elected officials should support them. The statistical game, like the food stamp deception, is another stereotypical equivocation. Let’s make Sumter a great place to live, learn, work and play for everyone. EUGENE R. BATEN Sumter

I would like to thank the citizens of Sumter for your supporting the “One Sumter Community” rally and march on Aug. 9-10. This is a “movement” that will gather momentum as it moves to unite the entire Sumter community. We are already moving toward the next event while we have the support of so many of Sumter citizens. We want to thank the city and county law enforcement for being present during the weekend events. It was a joy working with you and we look forward to continue working with you to rid Sumter of violence and crime. We also would like to thank the Crestwood Drumline for leading us in the march, the neighborhood associations, The International Masons, the Sons of Allen, the different sororities and fraternities, the pastors with their congregations and all of you for your support, even those who rode on the vans, thank you. We thank every speaker for your words of encouragement both Friday evening and Saturday morning. We must thank and recognize our city and county council persons that supported this movement: Calvin Hastie (city council), Jimmy McCain (city council elect), Eugene Baten (county council), Patty Wilson (school board), Ferdinand Burns (NAACP president), David Weeks (House of Representatives), Sen. Kevin Johnson, Sen. Thomas J. McElveen and Mayor Anderson of Mayesville. If I missed you, please forgive me, but I thank you, too. To the pastors that took the time Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. for prayer, thank you, and continue to pray for a “One Sumter Community.” We are concerned for the least of these and for all the things God is concerned about. If you are interested in continuing to support this movement, please join us in our meetings on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at Mount Zion Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.. The Rev. James Blassingame is the pastor. If you are interested in purchasing a yard sign to support stopping violence and crime across Sumter, you can at a cost of $5 each. Please call and place your order at (803) 7953600. To the event weekend chairperson and committees, thank you for your hard work in putting this rally and march together. To God be the glory. JOSHUA DUPREE JR. Sumter

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AROUND TOWN N. Main St. Members are The American Red Cross will American Red Cross offers904 classes encouraged to bring new reoffer the following classes at tired educators to join the 1155 N. Guignard Drive: 6-9 association. Call Brenda Betp.m. Monday, Aug. 25, Colhune at (803) 469-6588. laborating Essentials; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, The Sumter Branch NAACP will Emergency Operations Censponsor a candidates forum for ter / Incident Command Liai- U.S. 5th and 6th Congressioson. Call (803) 775-2363 for nal Districts of South Caroliinformation or to register for na and U.S. Senate District a class. from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Central CaroClarendon School District One lina Technical College, Health will conduct free vision, hearScience Center, 133 S. Main ing, speech and developmental St. screenings as part of a child find effort to identify stuThe Sumter Unit of the National dents with special needs. Association of Parliamentarians Screenings will be held from will meet at 6:30 p.m. on 9 a.m. to noon at the SumThursday, Aug. 28, at the merton Early Childhood Cen- Sumter School District buildter on the following Thursing on Wilson Hall Road. days: Sept. 11; Oct. 9; Nov. Anyone interested in learn13; Dec. 11; Jan. 8, 2015; Feb. ing more about any phase of 12, 2015; March 12, 2015; parliamentary law is welApril 9, 2015; and May 14, come to attend. Meetings 2015. For more information, are open to the public. Call call Sadie Williams or Audrey (803) 775-0830 for details. Walters at (803) 485-2325, exAn American Red Cross blood tension 221. drive will be held 9 a.m.-2 The Pinedale Neighborhood Asp.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at sociation will meet at 4 p.m. Trinity Missionary Baptist today at the South HOPE Church, 155 Wall St. Each Center, 1125 S. Lafayette donor will receive a box of Drive. Call Ferdinand Burns Girl Scout cookies. All donors at (803) 968-4464. will be eligible to particpate The General George L. Mabry Jr. in a drawing for a free massage. Chapter 817, Military Order of the Purple Heart, will meet at The Sumter Chapter of the Na6 p.m. today at the Elks tional Federation of the Blind Lodge, 1100 W. Liberty St. All will meet at 7 p.m. on TuesPurple Heart recipients and day, Sept. 9, at Shiloh-Ranthose interested in associate dolph Manor, 125 W. membership are invited. Call Bartlette St. Mariah McKel(803) 506-3120. lar, director of Sumter United Ministries Free Medical ClinHospice Care of Tri-County will ic, will speak. Transportation hold its annual memorial serprovided within the coverage vice at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Wise Drive Baptist area. Contact Debra Canty, chapter president, at DebraChurch, corner of Wise Drive and Wilson Hall Road. Recep- CanC2@frontier.com or (803) 775-5792. For pertinent infortion will follow. Event is for anyone who has experienced mation about the upcoming a loss. Many attendees bring gala, call the 24/7 recorded message line at (206) 376a photo or memento of their 5992. Deadline is Sept. 15. loved one to place on the memorial table. Call (803) Sumter Green Fall Feast will 905-7720. be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on The Sumter Branch NAACP gen- Thursday, Sept. 18. Music eral membership meeting will be provided by 4-Way will be held at 5 p.m. on Sun- Stop and a variety of food day, Aug. 24, at Ebenezer will be available from chefs, AME Church, 119 E. Sumter caterers, restaurateurs and St., Mayesville. gourmet cooks. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the The Sumter County Education door if any are left. Adults Association-Retired will meet only. Call (803) 436-2640. at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the North HOPE Center,

PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 Today, 7 p.m., district office, Turbeville TUOMEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOARD Monday, Aug. 25, noon, Tuomey SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. For special accommodations, call (803) 9340396, extension 103. SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, Aug. 25, 6:45 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall Road

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid EUGENIA LAST complaints by getting your responsibilities out of the way early. Expand your plans to include a little poking around in the stores or getting together with a friend or lover. Last-minute arrangements will lead to an exciting adventure.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make your home base as comfortable as possible. A couple of changes that coax you to sit back and relax will do you good and ease your stress. Don’t let the little things get to you. Compromise will help you avoid an argument.

CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m., hospital board room SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m., County Council Chambers

DAILY PLANNER

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WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Very hot

Partly cloudy, a t-storm or two

Hot with times of clouds and sun

A thunderstorm in the area

A couple of thunderstorms

A thunderstorm in the area

98°

75°

98° / 76°

96° / 74°

89° / 71°

87° / 70°

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 40%

Winds: NW 3-6 mph

Winds: VAR 3-6 mph

Winds: WNW 4-8 mph

Winds: N 4-8 mph

Winds: ENE 6-12 mph

Winds: E 6-12 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 94/69 Spartanburg 95/72

Greenville 93/72

Columbia 99/76

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

Sumter 98/75

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 99/71

ON THE COAST

Charleston 99/79

Today: Some sun. A stray thunderstorm; hot in southern parts. High 93 to 97. Friday: A thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon. High 94 to 98.

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LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 95/75/s 85/74/t 97/77/s 82/68/t 95/76/pc 83/65/pc 93/77/pc 78/66/sh 95/75/t 82/69/t 94/76/t 73/60/pc 90/74/t

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.65 75.71 75.43 97.13

24-hr chg -0.08 none +0.01 +0.10

Sunrise 6:48 a.m. Moonrise 3:21 a.m.

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

0.00" 1.94" 3.48" 25.57" 37.81" 31.82"

NATIONAL CITIES City Atlanta Chicago Dallas Detroit Houston Los Angeles New Orleans New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

94° 72° 89° 68° 100° in 1983 60° in 1960

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

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 96/76/pc 91/72/t 97/77/s 83/67/t 96/76/s 85/65/pc 94/77/pc 74/64/c 95/75/t 78/67/sh 98/79/s 71/58/pc 86/72/t

Myrtle Beach 95/78

Manning 99/73

Today: A thunderstorm; morning fog. Winds light and variable. Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm around. Winds west 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 97/74

Bishopville 97/73

Sunset Moonset

8:02 p.m. 5:25 p.m.

New

First

Full

Last

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Sep. 2

Sep. 8

Sep. 15

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 4.35 -0.37 19 3.71 -0.34 14 3.51 -0.61 14 2.64 +0.09 80 77.35 -0.25 24 6.50 -2.19

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Today Fri.

High 6:39 a.m. 7:09 p.m. 7:29 a.m. 7:54 p.m.

Ht. 2.8 3.2 2.8 3.3

Low 1:24 a.m. 1:24 p.m. 2:12 a.m. 2:12 p.m.

Ht. 0.8 0.3 0.7 0.3

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 87/65/t 99/72/t 98/71/t 97/78/s 87/77/t 99/79/t 94/71/t 95/73/t 99/76/t 95/73/t 89/70/t 95/74/t 97/73/t

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 88/68/t 99/74/pc 99/73/pc 97/79/t 88/76/c 99/79/t 94/73/t 97/76/t 101/77/pc 97/73/t 87/71/t 95/74/t 97/74/t

City Florence Gainesville Gastonia Goldsboro Goose Creek Greensboro Greenville Hickory Hilton Head Jacksonville, FL La Grange Macon Marietta

Today Hi/Lo/W 97/74/t 94/74/t 93/70/t 93/73/t 99/78/t 90/71/t 93/72/t 92/70/t 93/81/s 97/75/s 99/73/s 98/71/s 95/73/s

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 98/75/t 94/75/t 94/72/t 93/73/c 99/77/t 91/71/t 94/74/t 92/72/t 93/81/t 98/76/t 99/74/pc 99/74/pc 95/74/pc

City Marion Mt. Pleasant Myrtle Beach Orangeburg Port Royal Raleigh Rock Hill Rockingham Savannah Spartanburg Summerville Wilmington Winston-Salem

Today Hi/Lo/W 92/68/t 97/79/t 95/78/t 98/74/t 96/76/s 92/71/t 94/70/t 96/70/t 98/77/s 95/72/t 94/78/s 93/75/t 91/71/t

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 93/70/t 97/79/t 95/78/t 98/76/pc 97/77/t 91/72/t 94/72/t 97/71/t 99/79/t 97/73/t 95/79/t 95/75/pc 91/71/t

Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂurries, sn–snow, i–ice

GREATER SUMTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, Aug. 27, noon, chamber office SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, Aug. 27, 3 p.m., fourth floor, Sumter Opera House, Council Chambers

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Refuse to let anyone stifle your plans. You can contribute a lot to a group that will appreciate what you have to offer. An interesting offer can lead to positive personal and professional changes. Romance will improve your life. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take things one step at a time. Too much too fast will lead to loss. Keep life simple and live within your means. Problems at work must be kept to a minimum. Overreacting will result in an unexpected turn of events. Use your intuition.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Offering help is fine, but don’t be fooled by someone taking advantage of your good nature. Put more effort into home, family and your personal relationship with someone who means a lot to you, and you will improve your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Follow your heart and your instincts, not what someone tells you. You are likely to be misinterpreted or given false information if you aren’t precise and do your own research. Focus on contracts, health and financial matters.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t get all worked up over nothing. Stick to whatever task you’ve been given and don’t stop until you reach your goal. Taking a different approach to the way you handle someone at home will bring better results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let the unexpected throw you off your game. Concentrate on what needs to be done and move forward professionally. It’s how you handle matters that will catapult you into a better position. Don’t let personal matters hold you back.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Personal secrets must only be shared with someone you trust implicitly. Change is overdue but must be done practically. Protect your health and your finances. Too much of anything will work against maintaining your standard of living. Love is highlighted.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Talk openly, but don’t let anyone convince you to take on more. You have to trust in your judgment and move forward at your own pace. A change in the way you handle others will set the stage for better days to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take in whatever information is offered. Let your intuition guide you where partnerships are concerned. Listen carefully and speak from the heart. A decision you make regarding where you live will affect your financial future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Engage in events that bring you in touch with youngsters or people you feel affectionate towards. You can build a stronger relationship and ensure that you have the support and backup you need when you move forward with personal plans.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

1-4-6-7-26 PowerUp: 2

22-39-56-67-71 Megaball: 15 Megaplier: 4

PICK 3 WEDNESDAY

PICK 4 WEDNESDAY

9-7-8 and 0-8-9

6-2-7-8 and 7-5-8-5

POWERBALL numbers were unavailable at press time.

PICTURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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Gary Tu, Danny Wang and Victor Zheng, University of Connecticut students from Storrs, Connecticut, fish at Shenipsit Lake in Tolland, Connecticut, during sunset on Tuesday.

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USC FOOTBALL

Turning to the young guns USC looks to underclassmen for steady play in secondary BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Steve Spurrier has said several times that No. 9 South Carolina has plenty of good players, just no one knows it yet. The Gamecocks coach better hope that’s especially true in the secondary where the club enters the season without last year’s lockdown standouts Victor Hampton and Jimmy Legree — and will lean heavily on freshmen Chris Lammons, Wesley Green and Al Harris Jr. to rotate into the mix this fall. “That’s my goal,” to start, said Harris, the son of former NFL defensive back Al Harris. “I just have to keep working and stay focused.” There are increased expectations on all three young players, who will need to provide big plays and depth to an area full of questions for South Carolina. Hampton and Legree combined for 23 starts last year and six of the Gamecocks’ 18 interceptions. Legree was second on the team with 55 tackles, Hampton close behind in fourth with 51. Their absence could signal opposing quarterbacks and receivers that it’s open season to attack the secondary this fall. That won’t be the case, said Williams, as the young players have developed throughout camp. “All three of them they stand out to me,” he said. Williams said Harris has shown an aggressiveness to face up with receivers. “He knows how to get the ball out of receivers’ hands,” Williams said. Harris credits his father, the

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The South Carolina football team is having to replace Victor Hampton (27) and Jimmy Legree in its secondary with a group of freshmen. former Pro Bowl cornerback for the Green Bay Packers, for teaching him how to play the position. The younger Harris has done the rest himself since enrolling in January and going through spring workouts. “It’s what I wanted to do be-

cause I knew it would help me get better,” Harris Jr. said. The path for Lammons and Green at South Carolina wasn’t so easy. The two were not cleared by the university for enrollment until days before practice began earlier this month despite receiving

the OK from the NCAA clearing house. The two became friends on a recruiting visit here in December and reached out to one another as they awaited approval. “We kept each other motivated,” Lammons said.

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LOCAL RACING

Darlington may get Labor Day race again

Disher wins Super Street, Street Stock at speedway

BY LOU BEZJAK Morning News DARLINGTON — NASCAR might be on the verge of giving fans in the Pee Dee what they’ve wanted for the past decade: a race on Labor Day weekend at Darlington Raceway. Media reports have Darlington’s race date being moved to Labor Day, a spot it held from 1950-2003 on NASCAR’s schedule. On Monday, The Bristol (Va.) Herald Courier and Sirius XM’s Jim Noble reported Darlington would take Atlanta’s Labor Day weekend slot. Atlanta’s date would move to March and Bristol’s spring race date would switch to April, the spot Darlington occupied in this year’s schedule. Two sources well connected with NASCAR confirmed the news Tuesday to the Morning News, but did not want to be identified. Bristol has struggled with its spring date because of colder temperatures and sagging attendance in recent years. Darlington’s date has bounced around in the past decade. In 2004, Darlington’s fall race date was moved from

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Once in school, the two joined Harris and turned their approach to the practice field and made a fast impression. Defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward said the secondary gave up fewer long balls at a scrimmage this past Saturday than in the Gamecocks’ first one earlier in camp. If the game were right now, Ward would have Harris alongside Williams on the outside. “But we’ll see as we get closer,” Ward said. The Gamecocks should be more secure at the safety spot where experienced defenders Chaz Elder and Chris Moody are in line to start, Ward said, with T.J. Gurley and Kadetrix “J.J.” Marcus are close behind. Ward and defensive backs coach Grady Brown believe their young players can provide a similar cushion on the outside. The three have shown the ability to stick with Gamecocks top receivers and swat away passes at camp. Knowing the depth problems ahead, South Carolina brought in five cornerbacks in its latest class last winter including D.J. Smith and Darin Smalls. While Smith is competing for a backup spot, Smalls did not qualify for admission. That’s put an even higher priority on those newcomers on the roster to improve quickly. Lammons said he’s spent most nights in his playbook learning coverages. “I want to be as ready as I can,” he said. Harris and Green share that ethic. The three say they’ve formed a bond in their short time together to push each other forward. “We work together, we encourage each other,” Harris said. “Being that we’re true freshmen, we’re going to make some mistakes, but we have to be there to lift each other up.” The Gamecocks hope the three also lift up their position for defensive success.

BY CODY TRUETT Special to The Sumter Item

teams and waiting for his chance, it doesn’t get any better. “Obviously it’s very special for me,” Hoyer said. “Did I believe this could happen after I got hurt? There was no doubt in my mind, but there were days when rehab (stunk) and I hated what I was doing. It’s amazing how you appreciate the game when it’s taken away from you.” Needing to fix his offense quickly, first-year Browns coach Mike Pettine chose Hoyer as his starter Wednesday over Manziel, who wasn’t able to do enough during training camp or two preseason games to convince Cleveland’s coaching staff he deserved the job. Manziel is 0-1 as a pro. “It’s obviously disappointing,” Manziel said. “I feel like if I would have come out

Sumter Speedway got back to racing on Saturday after two consecutive weeks of canceled programs due to rain, and it was a doubly good night for Robbie Disher. Disher highlighted the night by returning to Victory Lane in the Super Street division and continuing his dominance of the Street Stock division as well. As the Super Street feature began, the fans were on their feet as Disher and Gabe Jumpp battled side by side for the lead. Jumpp initially took the top spot, but Disher kept the pressure on him. Jumpp slipped high in turns 3 and 4, and Disher powered by to take over the top spot and never looked back. Jumpp finished second while Justin Timmons was third, Shannon Munn fourth and Ken Appleton fifth. Chris Sturkie was sixth, points leader Joey Ayers seventh, Steven Bartlette eighth, Neil Avery

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Cleveland head coach Mike Pettine named Brian Hoyer (6) the team’s starting quarterback on Wednesday over rookie No. 1 draft pick Johnny Manziel.

Hoyer Browns starting QB BY TOM WITHERS The Associated Press BEREA, Ohio — Brian Hoyer defied long odds — and stiff-armed Johnny Football — to keep his dream job. Through sweat and tears, he fought his way back from a serious knee injury only to be faced with the Browns drafting Johnny Manziel, college football’s dynamic quarterback with the cult-like following. Hoyer, though, persevered. He endured grueling rehab to get back on the field sooner than expected, stayed focused as Manzielmania consumed the Browns, and ignored trade rumors. It will be Hoyer who will lead the Browns, his hometown team, onto the field for the Sept. 7 opener against the archrival Pittsburgh Steelers. For a Cleveland kid cut by three NFL

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014

MLB ROUNDUP

Pirates sink Braves 3-2 PITTSBURGH — Justin Upton dropped a routine fly ball to left-centerfield in the ninth inning which set the stage for Gaby Sanchez’s game-winning sacrifice fly that capped a late-inning comeback as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday. David Carpenter (4-4) took the loss after allowing an unearned run to cross. Jordy Mercer led off with a single SANCHEZ and Starling Marte’s fly ball to left-center advanced him to third, where Mercer tagged up on Sanchez’s flyout. Pittsburgh’s win snapped a seven-game losing streak, and ended Atlanta’s fivegame winning streak. Upton extended his hitting streak to 11 games and drove in a run with a single in the first inning after Jason Heyward walked and Freddie Freeman singled. AMERICAN LEAGUE

PHILLIES 4

MARINERS 3 PHILADELPHIA — Wil Nieves doubled and had three hits and Cole Hamels got a victory when he wasn’t at his best as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Wednesday. RANGERS 5 MARLINS 4

MIAMI — Nick Martinez allowed two runs and struck out a career-high seven in six innings of work, Alex Rios drove in two runs and the Texas Rangers survived Miami’s last-inning rally to beat the Marlins 5-4 on Wednesday. BLUE JAYS 9 BREWERS 5

MILWAUKEE — Jose Bautista’s threerun homer capped a five-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays outslugged Milwaukee 9-5 Wednesday, snapping the Brewers’ 5-game winning streak.

TIGERS 6

METS 8

RAYS 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rick Porcello pitched a three-hitter for his AL-leading third shutout and Victor Martinez hit a grand slam, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 Wednesday night.

ATHLETICS 5

INTERLEAGUE

OAKLAND, Calif. — Lucas Duda hit a three-run homer, Eric Campbell also connected and the New York Mets beat the Oakland Athletics 8-5 on Wednesday to snap a three-game losing streak. From wire reports

LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES ROUNDUP

Las Vegas tops Mo’ne, Philly 8-1 SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Dallan Cave and Brennan Holligan hit tworun homers, lefty reliever Austin Kryszczuk got out of two big jams, and Las Vegas beat Philadelphia and star pitcher Mo’ne Davis 8-1 in the Little League World Series on Wednesday night. That puts Las Vegas in Saturday’s U.S. title game and sends Philadelphia into an elimination game on Thursday night against Chicago’s Jackie Robinson team. The Great Lakes champion beat Pearland, Texas 6-1 on Tuesday night in an elimination game. Davis, the darling of the sports world with her amazing success and poise, was both masterful and ordinary on a night made short because of pitch-count rules. She allowed three runs and six hits and struck out six in 2 1-3 innings before leaving after 55 pitches. That makes her eligible to pitch again in the U.S. championship game on Saturday. Davis played first after her stint on the mound and was switched to right field in the top of the sixth. The grassy hill beyond

BOSTON— Former major league pitcher Curt Schil-

TODAY’S GAMES

TV, RADIO TODAY

5 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Czech Masters First Round from Prague (GOLF). 6 a.m. -- Women’s International Soccer: U-20 Women’s World Cup Semifinal Match from Moncton, New Brunswick -- Nigeria vs. North Korea (ESPNU). 8 a.m. -- Women’s International Soccer: U-20 Women’s World Cup Semifinal Match from Montreal -- Germany vs. France (ESPNU). 9 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Czech Masters First Round from Prague (GOLF). 11 a.m. – Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament form Flushing, N.Y. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Noon -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match -- Copenhagen vs. Bayer Leverkusen (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Noon -- LPGA Golf: Canadian Pacific Women’s Open First Round from London, Ontario (GOLF). 1 p.m. -- Women’s Professional Tennis: Connecticut Open Quarterfinal Match from New Haven, Conn. (ESPN2). 1 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Houston at New York Yankees or Detroit at Tampa Bay (MLB NETWORK). 2 p.m. -- PGA Golf: The Barclays First Round from Paramus, N.J. (GOLF). 3 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series International Elimination Game from Williamsport, Pa. (ESPN). 3 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: Winston-Salem Open Quarterfinal Matches from Winston-Salem, N.C. (ESPN2). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. -- Professional Golf: Web. com Tour Portland Open First Round from North Plains, Ore. (GOLF). 7 p.m. – Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament form Flushing, N.Y. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- WNBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game One -- Washington at Indiana (ESPN2). 7 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series East from Watkins Glen, N.Y. (FOX SPORTS 1). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Boston or Atlanta at Cincinnati (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Cincinnati (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 7:30 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series U.S. Elimination Game from Williamsport, Pa. (ESPN). 7:30 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (NFL NETWORK). 9 p.m. -- WNBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game One -- San Antonio at Minnesota (ESPN2). 5 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Czech Masters Second Round from Prague (GOLF).

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Philadelphia pitcher Mo’ne Davis delivers in Philadelphia’s 8-1 loss to Las Vegas on Wednesday in a semifinal game in the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. the outfield fences at Howard J. Lamade Stadium was jammed with so many cheering fans in lawn chairs that it looked like the bleacher section at any ballpark as 34,128 fans craned to see every pitch. SOUTH KOREA 4 JAPAN 2

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Jae Yeong Hwang came through when his team needed him on Wednesday. Hwang’s go-ahead solo

homer in the sixth led South Korea past Japan 4-2 in the Little League World Series. South Korea advanced to the International Championship game. Japan will face Mexico on Thursday to determine South Korea’s opponent on Saturday. Entering the sixth inning, South Korea and Japan were tied at 2-2. Both teams scored twice in the third inning. From wire reports

By The Associated Press EAST DIVISION W Baltimore 72 New York 63 Toronto 64 Tampa Bay 61 Boston 56 CENTRAL DIVISION W Kansas City 70 Detroit 67 Cleveland 63 Chicago 59 Minnesota 55 WEST DIVISION W Los Angeles 74 Oakland 74 Seattle 68 Houston 53 Texas 49

SUMMERVILLE’S MCKISSICK IN SCFCA HALL OF FAME

COLUMBIA — Summerville coach John McKissick heads the group of nine standout high school coaches named to the South Carolina Football Coaches Association’s first Hall of Fame class. The group will be enshrined at a banquet in Myrtle Beach on Dec. 12th. McKissick is the country’s winningest high school coach with career mark of 613-151-11, all at Summerville. The 87-year-old coach

starts his 63rd season with the Green Wave this month, seeking his 11th state championship. Others named to the hall were Pinky Babb, Paul Chapman, Bob Rankin, Keith Richardson, Doug Shaw, Thomas L. Smith, Joe Turbeville and Willie Varner. 7 CHARGED WITH TRESPASSING AT RAY ALLEN’S HOME

CORAL GABLES, Fla.— Seven people accused of walking through an unlocked door at the home of former Miami Heat player Ray Allen have been charged with trespassing. Police say the teens were attending a party next door when they entered the Coral Gables home last week. Allen’s wife and children were sleeping upstairs. Allen’s wife woke up and screamed, and the teens ran. The 18- and 19-year-olds told police they thought the Allens had moved. Police initially released them because there was no forced entry and nothing was taken. At the time, the Allens’ attorney said the couple was upset that charges weren’t filed because a crime had been committed. From wire reports

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Baltimore at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco at Washington, 7:05 p.m. St. Louis at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Miami at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

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Through Aug. 17 Points 1, Jeff Gordon, 816. 2, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 813. 3, Brad Keselowski, 733. 4, Joey Logano, 714. 5, Matt Kenseth, 709. 6, Kevin Harvick, 687. 7, Jimmie Johnson, 686. 8, Carl Edwards, 679. 9, Ryan Newman, 679. 10, Clint Bowyer, 672. 11, Greg Biffle, 660. 12, Kasey Kahne, 651. 13, Austin Dillon, 638. 14, Kyle Larson, 636. 15, Kyle Busch, 620. 16, Marcos Ambrose, 616. 17, Paul Menard, 614. 18, Brian Vickers, 598. 19, Jamie McMurray, 596. 20, Denny Hamlin, 589. Money 1, Brad Keselowski, $5,025,968. 2, Jeff Gordon, $4,880,282. 3, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,670,989. 4, Jimmie Johnson, $4,652,352. 5, Jamie McMurray, $4,414,446. 6, Kevin Harvick, $4,398,393. 7, Matt Kenseth, $4,317,746. 8, Joey Logano, $4,312,012. 9, Kyle Busch, $4,266,114. 10, Denny Hamlin, $4,078,866. 11, Greg Biffle, $3,715,479. 12, Austin Dillon, $3,633,823. 13, Clint Bowyer, $3,559,704. 14, Aric Almirola, $3,491,203. 15, Paul Menard, $3,491,112. 16, Brian Vickers, $3,487,513. 17, Carl Edwards, $3,471,612. 18, Kyle Larson, $3,357,930. 19, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $3,316,995. 20, Marcos Ambrose, $3,248,775.

NFL PRESEASON By The Associated Press

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TUESDAY’S GAMES

Houston 7, N.Y. Yankees 4 Seattle 5, Philadelphia 2 Detroit 8, Tampa Bay 6, 11 innings L.A. Angels 4, Boston 3 Miami 4, Texas 3, 10 innings Baltimore 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Cleveland 7, Minnesota 5 Milwaukee 6, Toronto 1 Kansas City 7, Colorado 4 Oakland 6, N.Y. Mets 2

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Texas 5, Miami 4 Philadelphia 4, Seattle 3 Toronto at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Houston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Kansas City at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

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TODAY

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

Carolina at New England, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Giants at N.Y. Jets, 7:30 p.m. Jacksonville at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Oakland at Green Bay, 8 p.m. Chicago at Seattle, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY

Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 4:30 p.m. Dallas at Miami, 7 p.m. Tennessee at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Washington at Baltimore, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Indianapolis, 8 p.m. St. Louis at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Houston at Denver, 9 p.m.

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ling says he has been treated for mouth cancer and blames the disease on his use of chewing tobacco for about 30 years. Schilling discussed details on WEEI-FM in Boston on Wednesday. The former Red Sox right-hander announced in February that he had cancer but hadn’t disclosed what kind. He has said he is in remission after seven weeks of radiation and chemotherapy and has lost 75 pounds. Schilling revealed the type of cancer two months after Hall of Fame outfielder Tony Gwynn died at the age of 54 of oral cancer, a disease he attributed to years of chewing tobacco.

Arizona (Miley 7-9) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 6-9), 4:05 p.m. Atlanta (Teheran 11-9) at Cincinnati (Holmberg 0-0), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 13-9) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 7-10), 8:05 p.m. San Diego (T.Ross 11-11) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 12-8), 10:10 p.m.

Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

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Stewart skips 3rd race after Ward’s death

SCHILLING BLAMES CHEWING TOBACCO FOR MOUTH CANCER

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CHARLOTTE — Tony Stewart will not race Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, the third Sprint Cup race he’s skipped since his car struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint car race. Stewart’s deSTEWART cision was announced Wednesday and Jeff Burton will once again replace him in the No. 14 Chevrolet. Burton also drove Stewart’s car at Michigan last weekend. Stewart-Haas Racing is allowing Stewart to take the time he needs away from the track, and the team statement indicated the three-time NASCAR champion is taking it week-byweek. Stewart will not have to decide on another race until the Aug. 31 event at Atlanta. Stewart has been in seclusion since the Aug. 9 incident at an upstate New York dirt track. He has not commented since he issued a statement the day after Ward’s death.

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Houston (Keuchel 10-8) at N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 4-2), 1:05 p.m. Cleveland (Kluber 13-6) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 13-8), 1:10 p.m. Detroit (Price 12-8) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 8-6), 1:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 11-4) at Boston (R.De La Rosa 4-4), 7:10 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Baltimore at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Houston at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Seattle at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

San Diego at San Francisco, 4 p.m. Cincinnati at Arizona, 8 p.m.

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Atlanta at Jacksonville, 6 p.m. Kansas City at Green Bay, 7 p.m. Detroit at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 7 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Miami, 7 p.m. New England at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. San Francisco at Houston, 8 p.m. Baltimore at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Denver at Dallas, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Tennessee, 8 p.m. Chicago at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Arizona at San Diego, 10 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 10 p.m.

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TUESDAY’S GAMES

Washington 8, Arizona 1 Atlanta 11, Pittsburgh 3 Seattle 5, Philadelphia 2 Miami 4, Texas 3, 10 innings Chicago Cubs 2, San Francisco 0, 5 innings Milwaukee 6, Toronto 1 St. Louis 5, Cincinnati 4 Kansas City 7, Colorado 4 Oakland 6, N.Y. Mets 2 L.A. Dodgers 8, San Diego 6

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Texas 5, Miami 4 Philadelphia 4, Seattle 3 Toronto at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Arizona at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Kansas City at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS The Associated Press

BASEBALL

American League BOSTON RED SOX — Activated C David Ross from the 15-day DL. Recalled OF-1B Alex Hassan from Pawtucket. Optioned C Daniel Butler and RHP Steven Wright to Pawtucket (IL). TAMPA BAY RAYS — Activated OF Wil Myers from the 60-day DL. Optioned INF Vince Belnome to Durham (IL). Transferred OF Jerry Sands from the 15- to the 60-day DL. National League PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Reinstated RHP Gerrit Cole from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Brent Morel to Indianapolis (IL). American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed INF Frank Salerno. GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS — Released INF Jimmy Mojica and OF Kenny Held. WICHITA WINGNUTS — Traded LHP Alex Hinshaw and a player to be named to Grand Prairie for INF Abel Nieves. Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES — Sold the contract of RHP Leondy Perez to Atlanta (NL).

FOOTBALL

National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed DT Darnell Dockett on injured reserve. Signed DL Isaac Sopoaga and DL Ryan McBean to one-year contracts. BUFFALO BILLS — Placed LB Stevenson Sylvester on the injured reserve list. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Traded K Cody Parkey to Philadelphia for RB David Fluellen. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed FB Eric Kettani. Waived/injured TE Fendi Onobun. NEW YORK JETS — Placed CB Dexter McDougle on injured reserve.

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WNBA PLAYOFF CAPSULES NO. 1 ATLANTA (19-15) VS. NO. 4 CHICAGO (15-19) Season Series: Sky won 3-2. Atlanta: The Dream looked good for the first three months of the season before struggling in August and dropping 10 of their final 14 games. The losing skid coincided with the loss of coach Michael Cooper, who missed a half dozen games while dealing with tongue cancer. Angel McCoughtry is the heart and soul of the team, leading the league in steals again. The Dream have reached the WNBA finals in three of the past four seasons, but have yet to win a game in the championship round. Chicago: No team was more decimated by injuries this season than the Sky and yet Chicago earned a playoff spot for the second straight season. Reigning rookie of the year Elena Delle Donne missed 18 games while recovering from a recurrence of Lyme disease. She’s working her way back to being completely healthy but still only playing just over 20 minutes a game. Point guard Court-

ney Vandersloot just returned from a knee injury that forced her to miss 16 games. Prediction: Sky in 3. NO. 2 INDIANA (16-18) VS. NO. 3 WASHINGTON (15-19)

Season series: Tied 2-2, with the road team winning each matchup. Indiana: The Fever will try to make one more run for coach Lin Dunn, who is retiring at the end of the season. Indiana was on the outside of the playoffs heading into the final week of the season before winning three straight to secure the No. 2 seed. Tamika Catchings missed the team’s first 17 games while recovering from a back injury. The 35-year-old averaged 23 points during the winning streak and still brings the energy that drives the Fever. Washington: The Mystics are the youngest team in the playoffs, reaching the postseason for the second straight year under coach Mike Thibault. They struggled down the stretch dropping five of their final eight

SPEEDWAY FROM PAGE B1 ninth, Glen Horner 10th, Allen Kelly 11th and Jerry Knight 12th. Robbie Disher picked up his second win in the Street Stock feature. Disher jumped into the lead early in the event and never looked back. Matthew Hodge came home second and took over the points lead from Grant Hill, who finished third. Greg Murphy was fourth with Timmy Kimsey fifth, JJ McKenzie sixth, Billy Gunter seventh, Jody Truett eighth, Heather Welch ninth, William Davis 10th, William Disher 11th, Tim Roark 12th, Bryan Stephens 13th, Willie Hill 14th and Clarence Adkins 15th. The Extreme-4 division started the night and Landon Jeffreys wasted little time putting his Honda out front, shooting into the lead as the green flag flew. Jeffreys quickly opened up some distance between himself and the rest of the field and cruised untouched to his second straight victory. Points leader Bucky DeBerry came home second with Luke Wilson third, John Ledwell fourth and Justin Hurst fifth. Bubba Johnson was sixth and Bruce Denman was seventh. David Rourk Jr. picked up the win in the Rookie division. Russell Thomas came home second with Anthony Hudson third, Chelsea L’Hullier fourth, AJ Jackson fifth, Triston Kelly sixth and Raymond Hodge seventh. David Duke picked up his first win of the season in the Stock V8 division. Duke and Allen Dellishaw swapped the lead throughout the feature

before Duke finally took control and the win. Dellishaw settled for second and Scott Upton was third. Austin Mintz led flag to flag on his way to another Stock-4 victory. Ronnie Brown came home second with points leader Bubba Kolb third, Chris Rooks fourth, Jim Onos fifth, Jason Hodge sixth, Keith Lindsey seventh, Russell Lamberth eighth, Ashley McHenry ninth, Johnny Hall 10th and DJ Carraway 11th. The Crate Late Model feature was dominated by Hunter Bledsoe. Bledsoe posted the fasted qualifying time and started the feature from the pole. As the green flag flew, Bledsoe took control and kept the pedal to the floor on his way to the checkered flag. Banjo Duke was second with Mark McLeod third, points leader Gene Kinard fourth, Matt Lawson fifth, TJ White sixth, Drew Shealy seventh, Elliott Sanders eighth and Clint Coker ninth. The final points race of the season is Saturday. The leader in most of the divisions have a big enough spread in points that they only have to start the main event in order to pick up the championship. That isn’t the case in Street Stock though. Hodge leads Hill by one point, meaning this week’s race will determine the champion. Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing beginning at 7. Grandstand passes are $10 for adults and pit passes are $20 for adults. Active duty military will be admitted to the grandstands free of charge.

DARLINGTON FROM PAGE B1 Labor Day weekend to November, and the track lost one of its two dates in 2005. Its lone date was held on Mother’s Day weekend from 2005-13 and moved to April this year for the first time. Darlington Raceway president Chip Wile said Tuesday the track “doesn’t respond to rumors.” But Wile and NASCAR president Mike Helton addressed the possibility of moving the date during the track’s race weekend in April. “We are happy with our race date,” Wile said at that news conference. “With our date change, we have seen an increase. We are committed to our April date, but we are open to any conversation.” Helton’s comments were similar. “You never know,” he said at that news conference. “I have seen a lot of things in this sport that I am surprised by, and … that leads me to believe the future of the sport can have things happen in it that people say I don’t think it would happen again. So my

answer to you is you never know.” Last month on Sirius Satellite Radio, NASCAR chairman Brian France said there will be changes to the schedule next season. NASCAR is expected to officially release its schedule later this month or in early September. “There’s not going to be a dramatic change, but there may be some things that are a little different,” France said. “That’s not unusual. You come back to moving dates around and whatever else, we don’t do a lot of it, but we do a little of it from time to time, and this will be one of those moments.” Darlington’s move back to Labor Day not only would restore the tradition of the race weekend date but also would put Darlington in more of a spotlight in NASCAR’s schedule. The race would be the 25th on the schedule and the one before the Chase field is determined the following week in Richmond. The race would be run on Sunday night in primetime

games. Thibault’s young group is led by All-Star Ivory Latta and Emma Meesseman. The Mystics advanced to the conference finals last season before losing to Atlanta. They lost the only matchup with the Fever in the playoffs in 2009. Prediction: Fever in 2.

WESTERN CONFERENCE NO. 1 PHOENIX (29-5) VS. NO. 4 LOS ANGELES (16-18)

Season series: Phoenix won 5-0. Phoenix: It was a recordsetting year for the Mercury, who won 16 straight games en route to a league best 29 wins. That topped the previous mark of 28 set by the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm. Phoenix had a 16game winning streak in the middle of the season — the second best ever in the WNBA. Led by veterans Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor as well as second-year star Brittney Griner the Mercury don’t have too many weaknesses. They beat the Sparks by an average of 14.5

points although three of those wins did come by single digits. Los Angeles: It was a season of change for the Sparks, starting with the ownership in February. A group led by Magic Johnson took over the team providing stability to the franchise. After struggling with inconsistent play in the first half of the year, general manager Penny Toler made a coaching change by removing Carol Ross and putting herself in charge. The team went 6-6 after Toler took over. The Sparks are talented enough to cause problems for the Mercury, led by 2013 MVP Candace Parker as well as Nneka Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver. Prediction: Mercury in 2. NO. 2 MINNESOTA (25-9) VS. NO. 3 SAN ANTONIO (16-18)

Season series: Minnesota won 4-1. Minnesota: The defending champion Lynx had their own injury problems this season. Rebekkah Brunson, Devereaux Peters and Monica Wright all missed the start of

the season with a variety of ailments. The team didn’t seem to skip a beat thanks to Maya Moore, who led the league in scoring. She scored over 30 points in a WNBA record 12 games, including a 48point effort — the second best in league history. Moore has help with fellow Olympians Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen. Minnesota did falter down the stretch, dropping three of its final four games. Still, the Lynx will be trying to reach the finals for a fourth straight year. San Antonio: The Stars have a nice mixture of veterans and youth and hope to send Becky Hammon off with her first WNBA championship. The 16-year veteran announced in the middle of the season that she’d be retiring at the end of the year. She is getting a major assist for stellar rookie Kayla McBride, who led the team in scoring at 13.0 points. The Stars have a balanced offense with four players averaging in double figures and two more at over 8 points a game. Prediction: Lynx in 2.

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Tigers top receiving back Brooks lost for season BY MANDRALLIUS ROBINSON Greenville News CLEMSON— Clemson junior running back Zac Brooks finally overcame the nagging shoulder injury that hampered him through the final six games last season. He added 10 pounds to his frame and added confidence to his swagger. He battled fiercely through August camp for the starting spot and assertively declared that he would earn it. His progress was derailed during practice Monday night, when he suffered a severe foot injury. He will sit out this entire season. According to Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, Brooks plans to accept a redshirt and return next year. Brooks played as a true freshman, so Clemson will not need to apply for a medical redshirt. “Zac was having an outstanding camp and was ready for a terrific year,” Swinney said in a release. “This is a big loss, because he is such a reliable player in all phases of the game. He knows the offense inside and out.” Swinney alluded to Brooks’ injury after practice Tuesday but would not

on a holiday weekend. And with Monday being the Labor Day holiday, the race might attract more people from around the Southeast and beyond. The race date change would go hand-in-hand with Darlington’s marketing campaign to highlight its history going forward into next year’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 weekend. The campaign will feature up-and-coming driver Chase Elliott and his father, Bill Elliott. Wile said in April that NASCAR Classics clothing merchandise being produced will have a retro look. There also will be a throwback ticket for the race weekend. Other details will be released throughout the year leading up to next year’s weekend. “What we have here, nobody else has. We have Darlington,” Wile said in April. “We need to capitalize on that and make it something that is celebrated. “We want to make our weekend unique and make it a can’t-miss weekend. That is what we are trying to do here. I promise you, 2015 will be special.”

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Clemson running back Zac Brooks, left, was lost for the season on Monday when he suffered a foot injury. specify which player was injured. Swinney asserted then that he did not know the severity of the injury and refrained from speculating. Through camp, Swinney and offensive coordinator Chad Morris have contended the offense would rely on every member of the running back committee, also staffed by senior D.J. Howard, junior C.J. Davidson and redshirt freshman Wayne Gallman. Despite Brooks’ pending status, Swinney reiterated that point Tuesday. “We’ll continue to evalu-

ate, but they’re really kind of right there together,” Swinney said. “Although some do some things better than others, we’ll manage that once we get into it.” The versatility among the running backs made the committee approach a sustainable option. Howard is a conventional, steady runner. Davidson is a burner who can sprint away from defensive backs. Gallman is the most violent back but will need more experience before he can be trusted with the bulk of carries. Brooks was Clemson’s top returning rusher.

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Reviews are mixed on PAT experiment BY BARRY WILNER The Associated Press FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Reviews have been mixed around the league for the NFL’s experiment with longer kicks on extra points. Regardless, it appears there’s a future for them. Eight kicks from the longer distance — usually 33 yards — were missed during the first two weeks of the preseason. The 94.3 percent success rate (133 of 141) was below the regular-season rate (99.6 percent) from 2013 when the ball was snapped from the 2-yard line instead of the 15. Only five of 1,267 short kicks were missed in 2013. All of this summer’s misses came with the ball snapped from the 15. Snaps will move back to the 2 this week and for the regular season. NFL officiating director Dean Blandino says he believes longer PAT kicks are “in the league’s near future.” The results this preseason will be brought to the competition committee, and a proposal for change almost certainly will be presented to team owners at next March’s annual meetings. Blandino isn’t sure the 15-yard line will be the focal point of any change. As with any alterations to the game, coaches and players offered a variety of viewpoints.

San Francisco’s veteran placekicker Phil Dawson didn’t get a chance to try a long extra point because the 49ers didn’t score any touchdowns in their first two exhibition games. He sees the positive and negative sides of a longer kick. “It could rear its head in a game where the kicker hasn’t been on the field in a while,” Dawson said. “It’s hard to stay loose and then all of a sudden there’s a sudden score, maybe a fumble recovery, kickoff return, interception return. You might not be super loose yet. It’s one thing to go out there and pop through a 20-yarder. You back up (another) 13-15 yards and you’re a little stiff, you could possibly run into some problems there.” On the other foot ... “Any rule change that’s designed to highlight what guys do well, I’m all for it,” Dawson added. “If that rule change is motivated by, ‘Man, our kickers are really good and we want to showcase what they do well,’ I’m all for it.” Jets kicker Nick Folk, who has never missed an extra point in his seven-year career, believes longer tries make the more accurate kickers even more valuable. But “I think most kickers want to keep it the same as it’s been.” So does Tom Coughlin. The Giants coach sees some inequity in moving extra point placements back. He

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Indianapolis placekicker Adam Vinatieri (4) waits to kick an extra point out of the hold of Pat McAfee (1) in a preseason. The NFL preseason experiment of moving the point after touchdown kick back has led to eight misses. rolled his eyes when asked to assess the experiment. “I didn’t think much of it when it was suggested,” Coughlin said. “There are some ways to change that part of it if the intent is to make it more exciting. I think that certainly would be one of

them. “I think you have to be aware of the fact that it’s a 33yard (kick) in November when the wind’s blowing and it’s snowing here and ... in Miami it’s 75 degrees. It’s a little different in different parts of the country.”

Coughlin thought extra points would be more interesting if the ball was spotted at the 1-yard line. It might entice more teams to go for 2 points. This year, 16 2-point conversions have been tried in the preseason, with four successful. In 2013, nine were attempted in the first two weeks of the preseason, with four successful. Indianapolis’ Adam Vinatieri, who’s won four Super Bowls as one of the NFL’s best clutch kickers, made all three of his PATs this summer. He agrees with Coughlin that weather can be a factor “when conditions get crummier” and thinks longer kicks might lead to more 2-point attempts. “I think it could impact the outcome of games and you may see more teams go for 2 in those situations because they won’t want to try (essentially) a 33-yard field goal,” Vinatieri said. There are other, more drastic options that might excite the fans if not the coaches and kickers. Perhaps eliminating the kick altogether and requiring teams to go for a conversion with a play. Or, as Eagles coach Chip Kelly suggested: “I think they should narrow the goalposts if they want to make it a little bit (harder), but no one asked me.”

Texans-Broncos practice features chippy moments BY ARNIE STAPLETON The Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos right tackle Chris Clark took exception when J.J. Watt pushed him around in a 1-on-1 pass-rushing drill and kept right on motoring toward the imaginary quarterback. Clark finally broke free with a swipe at the Houston Texans star that sent the pass-rusher’s helmet bouncing on the ground. “Don’t get mad when you get beat,” Watt hollered at Clark. That turned into the theme of Wednesday’s joint workout in full pads, one which ended with a lot of jawing and posturing after Texans safety D.J. Swearinger loudly celebrated his interception of Peyton Manning in an 11-on11 drill. “I picked off Peyton today and I guess that got them a little chippy,” Swearinger said. “The offense did great,

ran the ball down their throat, so, hey, I would get mad, too. That’s all it is: players making plays and people getting mad.” Broncos cornerback Chris Harris said it’s one thing to pick off Manning and quite another to go all gaga over it. “His swag just went to another level,” Harris said. So did the Broncos’ indignation. “There’s about 200 guys out here,” Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib said. “It’s hard to avoid.” No punches were thrown, however, as is so often is the case in these types of get-togethers. After all, players realize it’s a little too close to final cuts and the start of the season to risk fighting at practice. “We wanted to stay clean out here,” Swearinger said. “We’re not out here to start nothing with nobody, we’re out here to get good work. Both teams got good work. It got a little chippy at the end

HOYER FROM PAGE B1 and played better it would have been a different outcome. I don’t think I played terrible, but I didn’t do anything to jump off the page. I made strides and got better throughout training camp and that’s what I wanted to do.” Despite a 40 percent completion percentage, 57.9 rating and seeming to buckle under the pressure this month, Hoyer will start the season. However, in Cleveland that usually only guarantees one game. After all, the Browns have had 20 starting quarterbacks since 1999. Hoyer is the 12th QB to start the opener, a damning indictment toward a franchise that has only made the playoffs once in its expansion era. The first major decision of Pettine’s coaching career wasn’t easy. He chose Hoyer’s experience over Manziel’s potential and he may have to make another switch. Pettine knows the best plans can change in an instant. “Give me a crystal ball, and I’ll tell you,” he said when asked if Manziel will

play this season. “The NFL season is so long, so much can happen. We don’t want Brian looking over his shoulder thinking one bad throw and I’m out. But over time, if you feel you have to make a change, time will only tell. “You could foresee a scenario where he doesn’t play this year and there are other scenarios that are absolutely possible as well. It’s hard to tell.” Pettine brushed aside the notion Hoyer is on a short leash. “This is Brian’s job,” he said. “I never think of it whether it’s a leash or we want a guy to be a game manager. We want him to be confident and go out and play.” Pettine’s selection of Hoyer will finally allow the Browns to move on to other things, and there’s plenty of work to be done. Pettine had targeted the third preseason game as the drop-dead date to pick his starter, but after both Hoyer and Manziel looked so bad in a loss at Washington on Monday, he met with his

but it’s all football. It’s part of the game.” Broncos safety Rahim Moore said the chippy moments were actually a good sign. “They’re no punks and neither are we,” Moore said. “So at the end of the day you do all your talking with the pads. Today they had a great day, we had a great day. So I actually like it because they’ve got a bunch of competitive guys that we would love to go against each other every day. It’s a great way for us to see how we match up, so we love it. It’s fun.” It wasn’t all frayed nerves and trash talking, either. Top draft pick Jadeveon Clowney and star left tackle Ryan Clady battled to a draw several times during the 1-on1 pass-rushing drills that proved the highlight of the two-hour practice. Clowney sought out Clady afterward and the two exchanged a fist bump in a show of sportsmanship.

staff Tuesday night. He informed Hoyer and Manziel of his decision before a team meeting. Hoyer didn’t have enough time to contact his family, but while he was in the meeting, he received dozens of congratulatory text messages. Nothing has ever come easy for him and although there was an outside perception Manziel would prevail, the 28-year-old Hoyer wasn’t going down without a fight. With Manziel on his heels, he can’t relax. “My entire career’s been looking over my shoulder,” he said. “The pressure you put on yourself is far greater than anything else, because when you’re a rookie undrafted and you’re trying to come in and make a team, there’s no one to look over. You’re just trying to get on the team and to me, I feel like I’ll carry that chip with me forever.” Manziel temporarily is pushed aside, and that appears to be OK with the 21-year-old, who draws attention with every move he makes on and off the field. Manziel hopes the hysteria quiets down a little.

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Houston linebacker Jadeveon Clowney goes against Denver offensive tackle Ryan Clady was just one of a few big matchups during the Texans-Broncos practice on Wednesday. The Clowney-Clady matchup was one of the many benefits of the four hours of joint practices so far this week that both head coaches insist far outweigh the inevitable emotions that come with them. “You can’t really simulate this when you go against each other,” Texans coach Bill O’Brien said. “The competition level rises, you see different schemes. You hear different communication on both sides of the ball. The coaches

work together. We’re able to talk to Denver’s coaches and vice versa about some of the things they’re doing, what they’re looking for, what we’re looking for. I thought both teams worked very well together.” Despite the pick at the end, Manning and the Broncos’ offense played much better than they had 24 hours earlier when Manning called out his teammates over a sloppy practice.

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WILSON WALLACE MANNING — Wilson Wallace, 63, husband of Nancy Rodriguez Wallace, died on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 17, 1951, in Manning, a son of the late Lee Ernest “Skat” and Everlena Starks Wallace. A brother, Levy Wallace, and

a sister, Mary Ann W. Gabriel, preceded him in death. He received his formal education in the WALLACE public schools of Clarendon County and was a 1970 graduate of Manning Training School. After high school, he served in the

U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He later moved to New York and worked in the garment industry for more than 20 years. Survivors are his wife, Nancy Rodriguez Wallace; two sons, Derwin (Jomek) and Erick Wallace; two daughters, Terrine Harrell and Angela Plugues; one

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 brother, Charles Wallace; one niece reared as sister, Lisa Wallace; six grandchildren; five aunt; and three uncles. The celebratory services for Mr. Wallace will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Jr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, with Elder Henry L. Hilton offici-

ating, Evangelist Betty Ann Cantey, presiding, Evangelist Mary Bethune and the Rev. O’Donald Dingle assisting. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 7 W. Hospital St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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Missouri lightly Inexperience, schedule regarded despite could hamper Vols 12-win season BY STEVE MEGARGEE The Associated Press

BY R.B. FALLSTROM The Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — It’s a new year and the same old story at Missouri, coming off a 12-win season and once again lightly regarded. Time to show ‘em all — again. Getting picked to finish fourth in the Eastern Division should serve as motivation for a program being marked down because of the long list of players who have departed. PINKEL “We’re guys trying to prove ourselves,” offensive tackle Mitch Morse said. “I personally like coming from behind, I enjoy it.” Nine players are in NFL camps, including first-round pick Kony Ealy, secondrounder Justin Britt and SEC co-defensive player of the year Michael Sam. Coach Gary Pinkel points out before that stinker of a 5-7 debut in the Southeastern Conference that was sabotaged by key injuries, the Tigers had played in seven consecutive bowl games. Though there are nine returning starters, seven others have starting experience and both specialists are back. Quarterback Maty Mauk is back after going 3-1 in the SEC when James Franklin was injured. He had 11 touchdown passes and just two interceptions. Tailbacks Russell Hansbrough and Marcus Murphy combined for 1,286 yards and 13 touchdowns last season behind Henry Josey, Guard Anthony Gatti and cornerback Aarion Penton had two starts apiece and Ian Simon made seven starts as the fifth defensive back.

“We’ve got a lot of guys who played a lot last year,” Pinkel said. “We’ve got a much more experienced team than I think it might appear.” HE’S NO. 1:

Missouri washed out the bad taste from its defensive collapse in the SEC championship game by beating Oklahoma State in the Cotton Bowl. Pinkel passed Don Faurot for first on the school’s career win list and is 102-63 in 13 seasons with the Tigers. Twice, Pinkel has led Missouri to school-record 12-win seasons. RECEIVING LINE

Marcus Lucas, L’Damian Washington and Dorial Green-Beckham combined for 167 catches and 25 touchdowns last season and all must be replaced, the first two because they ran out of eligibility and the third because he was kicked off the team this spring and is now at Oklahoma. That means it’s time to step up for wide receivers Bud Sasser, who had 26 catches, and Jimmie Hunt, who had 22. Senior Darius White, a Texas transfer who caught seven passes, also is expected to start. Pinkel has told incoming freshmen they could be in line to contribute right away, too. “It can be a walk-on guy, we don’t really care who it is,” Sasser said. “You’ve got to let them know they’ve got a good chance, especially right now.” The returning cast is already down one. Sophomore Levi Copeland was suspended for the season and loses a year of eligibility for using a supplement banned by the NCAA that Pinkel said was purchased at a “supplement store at the mall.”

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee believes it’s on the way to recapturing its former status as an perennial Southeastern Conference contender. There’s no shortcuts in the SEC and the Volunteers still have far to go. This year’s Tennessee team has more playmakers than the squad that went 5-7 in Butch Jones’ debut season last fall, but it’s much less experienced. The Vols also are facing a brutal schedule that includes trips to Oklahoma, Georgia, Ole Miss and South Carolina plus home games with Florida, Alabama and Missouri. That could make it difficult for Tennessee to end a string of four straight losing seasons. “The culture is in place and the language is in place, but there is still more to earning that right to win,” Tennessee coach Butch Jones said. “It’s not just hoping to win, but it’s earning that right to win in your approach, team chemistry, leadership, your toughness or mental conditioning. It’s players stepping up and making bigtime plays.” Jones has stabilized Tennessee’s program since his arrival last season. The Vols say it’s only a matter of time before those efforts are rewarded. The first step is to earn a bowl bid, something that’s eluded Tennessee since a 2010 Music City Bowl appearance. “That’s one of our main goals for our team - win a bowl game, not just get there,” junior safety Brian Randolph said. Whether the Vols take that step this year likely depends on how quickly their 32 newcomers adjust to

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Tennessee will have wide receiver Josh Malone, left, to throw to, but the Volunteers could have another down season due to inexperienced players and a tough schedule. SEC football. Tennessee is relying heavily on a jumbosized recruiting class that was ranked among the top five in the nation by multiple services. “This team’s got a bright future,” said running back Jalen Hurd, one of the most highly touted recruits in Tennessee’s freshman class. “We’re working really hard. I think we’re going to do well.” QUARTERBACK COMPETITION

Tennessee still hasn’t decided on a starting quarterback among senior Justin Worley and sophomores Joshua Dobbs and Nathan Peterman. Worley stared seven games, Dobbs made four starts and Peterman had one start last year. Tennessee needs more produc-

tion from the quarterback position, as the three contenders combined for 16 interceptions and 12 touchdown passes last season. YOUNG LINES

Tennessee is the only Football Bowl Subdivision team that has no returning starters on both the offensive and defensive lines. Nobody on either line started more than three games last season. The situation is particularly concerning at offensive tackle. The likely starting right tackle is freshman Coleman Thomas. Jacob Gilliam, a former walk-on who was just put on scholarship this summer, is competing with junior-college transfer Dontavius Blair at left tackle.

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Tar Heels aim to win wide-open ACC Coastal BY AARON BEARD The Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina has optimism from a strong finish and motivation from watching a rival’s surprise trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. And that has the Tar Heels talking about making their own run in the wide-open Coastal DiviFEDORA sion. “Once you’ve put in so much work, you really can feel what you’re working toward is actually a reality,” linebacker Jeff Schoettmer said. “All the work we’ve put in, we feel like we deserve something out of it.” The Tar Heels (7-6, 4-4 ACC) say they have the players to keep coach Larry Fedora’s no-huddle offense humming, the experience to make an up-and-down defense show some consistency and a game-changing special teams performer in punt returner Ryan Switzer. Is it enough to win a division with no clear favorite? The Tar Heels think so, cit-

ing Duke’s division title last year with a bit of “Why not us?” mentality. “It seems more attainable than it ever has since I’ve been here,” offensive guard Landon Turner said. “I think we have the tools. We just have to put it to use.” The Tar Heels have finished at least .500 in league play each year under Fedora, with his first team finishing tied atop the division but missing a trip to the ACC title game due to NCAA sanctions. Last year’s group clawed back from a 1-5 start and beat Cincinnati in a Belk Bowl rout. Quarterback Marquise Williams returns as a runpass threat, though he is fighting to keep the starting job against redshirt freshman Mitch Trubisky. Receiver Quinshad Davis had 10 touchdown catches, while Switzer tied an NCAA single-season record with five punts returns for touchdowns as a freshman. Freshmen and sophomores scored 46 of UNC’s 55 touchdowns last year, a promising sign for the season that begins Aug. 30 against Liberty. “Nobody’s going to give us respect until we earn re-

spect,” Williams said. “That’s what we’ve been practicing. I’ve been telling the guys, ‘Don’t think about something little. Think about the big things. Think about the ACC championship. Think about going and playing in the Orange Bowl.’” QB PLAY

Williams began last season with spot duty, then gradually earned a timeshare with Bryn Renner before taking over when Renner was lost to injury. A two-QB system could take shape again. While Williams’ experience gives him an edge on Trubisky, Fedora has proven willing to use two passers and said Monday the race is still ongoing. SWITZER’S GROWTH

Can Switzer bring his game-changing plays to the offense? The sophomore had 32 catches for 341 yards and three scores as a receiver last year, but Fedora is expecting a leap forward. “I think people are waiting to see if I can add on to (the punt returns) offensively,” Switzer said. “It hasn’t been a problem with me so far.”

Yellow Jackets looking to surpass low expectations BY CHARLES ODUM The Associated Press ATLANTA — Paul Johnson’s first two years at Georgia Tech are looking better and better — and increasingly distant in the past. Since winning a combined 20 games in 2008 and 2009, Georgia Tech has averJOHNSON aged seven wins the last four years. The Yellow Jackets, looking for their first Top 25 finish since 2009, are trying to end an ugly streak of five straight losses to state rival Georgia. Johnson points to recent high finishes in the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Coastal Division as evidence criticism of his program is unwarranted. Georgia Tech has never finished lower than third in the division in Johnson’s six years. The league’s media picked Georgia Tech to finish only fifth in the division this year. The Yellow Jackets finished 7-6 overall and 5-3 in the ACC last year. Georgia Tech lost three of its last four games,

including a Music City Bowl loss to Mississippi. Justin Thomas is expected to replace quarterback Vad Lee, who transferred to James Madison. The running game should be strong as usual in Johnson’s spread-option attack. There are questions on both lines. “We’ve got replace a lot of experience on the offensive line,” Johnson said. “So there are question marks. I can see why people would question (the team’s potential). “Are we going to be the most talented team that we’ve had here individually? Probably not. But that doesn’t mean you’re not going to be the best team. You just have to see.” A STRONG START

Georgia Tech opens with nonconference games against Wofford, at Tulane and against Georgia Southern. There is potential to establish momentum before an ACC opener at Virginia Tech, but the visit from Georgia Southern could be interesting. Georgia Southern, moving up to Division I-A, upset Florida last season.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014

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MANNING — Dora Green Martin Bowman, 94, widow of John Martin and the Rev. Eugene Bowman, died on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at Sumter Valley Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on Sept. 7, 1919, BOWMAN in the St. Paul section of Summerton, a daughter of the late Rev. Henry “Toss” and Rosa Johnson Green. She received her early education in the Clarendon County schools. She was brought up in a Christian home and became a member of Liberty Hill AME Church. She later moved to Brooklyn, New York, and joined Holy House of Prayer for All People and was an active member. While in New York, she was employed in the sewing industry. Upon relocating back to South Carolina, Dora reconnected herself with Liberty Hill AME Church, where she was a member of Stewardess Board No. 2, the Missionary Society, the Senior Citizen Club, and gave her service wherever she was needed. She participated with the Clarendon County Council on Aging and traveled often. Survivors are two sisters, Janie Adger and Daisy Martin; special nieces, Janice Brown, Naomi Bradley and Prodglee Pearson; her stepchildren, James Bowman, Robert (Jessa Mae) Bowman, John Bowman, Alphonso Bowman, Malissa Ben and Helen Cornish; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; one aunt, Eleanora Green; three sisters-in-law, Ida Boston, Ola Doby and Alice Anderson; a special friend, Rosa White; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The celebratory services for Mrs. Bowman will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Liberty Hill AME Church, Summerton, with the Rev. Dr. Leslie J. Lovett, pastor, officiating, the Rev. Rommie Williams, Evangelist Betty Johnson and Dr. Myra Pearson assisting. Mrs. Bowman will lie in repose one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home of her niece and her husband, Beverly A. and Rodrigo Washington, 4831 Rev. J.W. Carter Road, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

Shamara “Myra” Wilson Henry, 30, widow of Quista Henry, was born on Feb. 13, 1984, in Sumter, to Marilyn W. Andrews and the late Stanley Cato. She departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Shamara graduated from Manning High School and later attended Morris College. She grew up as a child in Galilee Baptist Church. Shamara honorably served her country in military service as a combat medic. Her last assignment was with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary Division, at Fort Hood, Texas. Mrs. Wilson-Henry was medically retired and honorably discharged from the military. After leaving the military, Mrs. Wilson-Henry studied and graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She was attending Capella University, studying for a master’s degree as a licensed professional therapist. Mrs. Wilson-Henry worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans. In addition to her mother, Marilyn Wilson Andrews, she leaves to cherish her memory: five children, Audeeamonte, Hai’dyne, Zaibreyia, Tyllani and McKenna; two stepdaughters that she helped rear as her own, Tasia and Deasia; two sisters, Shatara Wilson and Isabella Wilson; her grandmother, Evon Gamble; great-grandmother, Maebell McClary; a nephew, Brandon Jr.; a niece, Aubra; godmother, Sharon Carroway Housey; her aunts, Dr. Carolyn W. (Patrick) Mbajekwe, Shavon Gamble, Miriam (James) Steele, Annie Cato, Pamela Williams, Arsola Clark, Antoinette Clark and Denise ClarkJones; three uncles, James Gamble, Pinkney Gamble Jr. and Stanford Cato; parents-inlaw, Roosevelt and Virginia Benbow Henry; a brother-inlaw, Derrick (Monica) Benbow; two sisters-in-law, Tonika Shantae Benbow and Miracle Unique Henry; a special aunt, Louise W. Holmes; special cousins, Christopher Steele, Tonya Cato Gordon, Franklin Prioleau and Terrence Bell; a special friend of the family, Raymond Rembert; and her sisters sent by God, Charlene Eubanks-Close, Tiffany McDuffie-Clark, Ivania Peoples, Valencia Foreman, Ernestine Jefferson, Latasha Level and De’Andra Raymond. The body will be placed in the church at noon today for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 126 E. Sumter St., Mayesville, with the Rev. Eugene Myers Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Mayesville Community Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at 525 E. Calhoun St., Apartment 18, Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge

REGINALD R. RAGIN Reginald Ricky Ragin, 55, died on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital in Columbia. Born on Nov. 13, 1958, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Alonzo and Julia Robinson Ragin. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Kathleen R. Bennett, 2363 Dingle Pond Road, Summerton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC, (803) 485-3755.

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GLORIA PENNELL SOUTH PORT, North Carolina — Gloria Ann Witherspoon Pennell, 73, died on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Bolivia, North Carolina. Services will be announced by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, (803) 7759386.

MARY E. HUNTER Mary Emma Hunter, 80, departed this life on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She was born on Sept. 6, 1933, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Josh and Ophelia Fraiser. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

SHIRLEY SHEPPARD Shirley Wildley Fleming Sheppard, age 81, widow of George G. Sheppard, died on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Lohman Funeral Home, 1423 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Interment will follow in Daytona Memorial Park Cemetery. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

PEGGY SHIRAH Peggy Jean Graham Shirah, 81, wife of James S. Shirah Sr., died on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in West Columbia. Born on July 11, 1933, in Pinewood, she was a daughter of the late Milton Allen and Allie Lee Barkley Graham. Mrs. Shirah was a member of New Heights Baptist Church in Columbia. During her lifetime, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, good times with her children, bird watching, and spending quiet time collecting and reading many books. She was a private person, devoted to her husband and children, and a great inspiration to her grandchildren. She was greatly loved and will be truly missed. Memories will be cherished by her husband of 65 years, Sammy Shirah Sr.; four sons,

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MARK D. SHUPP Mark Dennis Shupp, age 59, beloved husband of Wendy Smith Emes Shupp, died on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

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THE SUMTER ITEM Sam Shirah and his wife, Carol, Chris Shirah, Frank Shirah and Ryan Shirah and his wife, Stacy, all of Sumter; two daughters, Patricia Shirah Reber and her husband, Bill, of Cayce and Carol Shirah Richburg of Columbia; two brothers, Joe Graham and his wife, Violet, of Byron, Georgia, and Howard Graham and his wife, Reba, of Arabi, Georgia; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shirah was preceded in death by a sister, Sadie Graham Hatfield; and four brothers, Hazel Graham, M.A. Graham, Ed Graham and John Graham. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. John McDonald officiating. Burial will be in Pinewood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Pinewood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 203, Pinewood, SC 29125; the American Diabetes Association, 7021 St. Andrews Road, Suite 100-A, Columbia, SC 29212; or to the American Heart Association, 190 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC 29033. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

JOANNE B. FLOYD LAKE CITY — JoAnne Bingham Floyd, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, after an illness. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Kirby Bingham and Willa Rhea Moore Bingham. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Delbert Floyd; two sisters, Margaret B. Smith and Emma Rhea Tedder; and a brotherin-law, Roosevelt Tedder. Surviving are two sons, Bert Floyd (Lisa) and Del Floyd (Lasha), both of Lake City; a sister, Grace Watts (Wyman) of Mayesville; a brother-in-law, Walter Smith; four grandchildren, Caleb,

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ALICE V. CANTEY Alice Virginia Cantey, 93, died on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Covenant Place. Born on July 19, 1921, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Oliver and Lola Brown Cantey. She was a graduate of Girls’ High School in Sumter and attended Lander College in Greenwood. She was employed for 41 years in the sales department of Williams Furniture Corp., later known as Georgia Pacific Corp. She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church, having served as secretary of the administrative board, and was a member of numerous other boards and committees. She was a member of Trinity Fellowship Class. Her other past memberships included the Pilot Club of Sumter, Sumter Art Association, Thursday Afternoon Book Club, and the Junior Welfare League. Survivors include a niece, Mary Beth Stark (David) of Pembroke Pines, Florida. She was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin Oliver Cantey Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Holler and the Rev. Reginald Thackston officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to her caregivers, the staff of Caris Hospice, and the staff of Covenant Place. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150 or to the Covenant Place Endowment Fund, 2825 Carter Road, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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because Emily assumes that they are all welcome. Please advise. D.C. in NYC DEAR D.C. — Call Cousin Emily. Explain that your guest list is limited and that her five children -- to whom you are related -- are the exceptions. No other children have been invited to the wedding, and you would prefer to get to know her fiance’s children under less stressful circumstances. Emily’s wrong to assume she can include anyone whose name wasn’t on her wedding invitation. The children can stay with their mother or grandparents during the time their father will be away.

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2014-CP-43-01254 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Sarah Lea Mackey a/k/a Sarah Lea Williamson; Discount Homes, Inc.; Carolina Affordable Housing Associates, LLC; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Defendant(s). TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY:

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LEGAL NOTICES Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Akshar Purushottam of Coastal, LLC DBA Munn E Saver, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 437 Broad St. Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 30, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

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 Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

Summons & Notice compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on June 17, 2014. BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC J. Martin Page, SC Bar No. 100200 Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 888-726-9953 Fax 866-676-7658 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE #14-816 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Council for Sumter County, South Carolina, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 6:00 O'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as practicable, as said hearing can be convened, in connection with: An Ordinance To Abandon And Convey An Unnamed Road On Property Adjoining Jefferson Road. This public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the said County Council on the third floor of the Sumter County Administration Building, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina, or at such other location within the said County as proper notice might specify. The said ordinance can be reviewed or a copy obtained from the Clerk to Council at the Offices of County Council on the third floor of the said County Administration Building. The public is invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Dated this 18th day of August, 2014. The County Council for Sumter, S. C. By: Larry Blanding, Chairman Mary W. Blanding, Clerk to Council

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. Â§ 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and

Bid Notices BID SOLICITATION Sumter School District will be receiving sealed bids on grading and paving 100' x 100' Asphalt Area at Lakewood High School. You may pick up specifications at Sumter School District Maintenance Department, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter SC. Sealed bids will be opened in the Maintenance Department, 1345 Wilson Hall Road on Friday, August 29, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.

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Sumter wide receiver, return specialist Ky’Jon Tyler ready for encore in 2014

ON THE COVER CRESTWOOD’S TY’SON WILLIAMS (5) AND SUMTER’S KY’JON TYLER (23) PHOTO & DESIGN BY MATT WALSH, CARY HOWARD

INSIDE Barons aim for another run at SCISA 3A state crown

C3 Jones takes over SHS squad loaded on offense

C4 Knights have new coach, new look on offense

Football season returns

Ty’Son Williams finds a home, room to run at Crestwood

Wolverines few in numbers but have plenty of weapons

Get ready to spend chillier nights under bright lights

C8 Eagles look to get back to winning ways

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C8 Saints look to continue success under Tindall

C10 LMA eyes return to prominence in 3A

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Gators look to take ‘next step’

Lee Central coach sees potential in ’14 squad

C14 Cavaliers make switch to 1A football

C14 Monarchs having to break in a new QB

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riday nights have a greater importance this time of year. Pep rallies kick off the preparations. Cheerleaders, the band, alumni and parents gather. Pads and helmets are put on, chin straps tightened, eye black is applied and the locker room emits a roar. School colors shine and pride is worn by everyone. The names on the front of the jersey take on more meaning than the ones on the back. Coaches preach focus and perfection on every snap, but effort is more important than any statistic. Gone are those former players who built a foundation and bragging rights. New faces symbolize the hope and future of programs to come. Student-athletes hit the gridiron week by week fighting for victory. Rivalries reignite a journey, and a team’s season is defined by two letters – W and L. Preparation, timely play-calling and execution equal the right combination for a postseason run. Every yard earned is a stepping stone toward the final score on the way to a greater goal. As the season takes its toll, winners never let the dream fade. Only one team can call itself champion.

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Reloading, not rebuilding Despite graduating 16 seniors, WH eyes another 3A crown BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

he names and faces might change at Wilson Hall, but the expectations remain the same. That’s how head coach Bruce Lane has approached each season since taking over the Barons, and the same can be said for this year. “This program has been graduating and replacing good players for really the last 14 or 15 years,” Lane said. “It’s nothing new, and it’s one of the exciting challenges about high school football.” The challenge will be somewhat more daunting now, at least in terms of how high the Barons set the bar in 2013. WH literally had the perfect season, going 13-0 en route to a SCISA Region II-3A title, a top overall playoff seed and the school’s fourth 3A state title — finally getting the best of Hammond in the title game. “It’s exciting to have had the type of season we did last year,” Lane said. “But our mentality and approach won’t change any this season. We’re still going to focus on the next game and try to go 1-0 each week and improve each week.” The Barons open next Friday at Orangeburg Prep, but the lineup taking the field then will be much different than the one that

walked out of Benedict College with the trophy in hand. Wilson Hall returns six starters on both offense and defense, though Lane has had to shift a few around from their positions last year. The big issue for the Barons, however, comes in filling holes and many of the key skill spots. Sixteen seniors are gone from a year ago, and among them are the quarterback, top three rushers and top two pass catchers. Jay Goodson had 1,121 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in ’13. Parker McDuffie had 596 and seven TDs for an offense that averaged 232.7 yards per game on the ground. Filling those shoes will be juniors Robert James and John Ballard. James had seven carries last season, but Ballard had 126 yards rushing and two TDs with a lot of that coming in the playoffs filling in for an injured McDuffie. Perhaps the biggest hole left is that by quarterback William Kinney. Kinney threw for 2,077 yards and 19 touchdowns while also running for 943 yards and 16 scores. Junior varsity quarterback McLendon Sears takes over the starting spot with Dawson Price likely to see some time as well. Kinney’s top target is gone as well. Devin Singleton led WH with 711 yards receiving and eight touchdowns despite missing a large portion of the year due to injury. Goodson was the other top receiver with 458 yards and six scores. Brent Carraway, Josh Gentile, Clayton Lowder and Cody Hoover will be Sears’ new targets. Hoover was third on the team last year with 252 yards receiving and three TDs

playing mostly tight end. “We’ve always felt our offense is multi-dimensional,” Lane said. “So I don’t think we’ll have to necessarily change too much. Now things we did a lot last year we may do less of and vice versa, but so far everyone has played well and we’ve seen some good things in scrimmages.” One thing that will help is a seasoned offensive line. Walker Ard, Thomas McGinnis and Edward McMillan are all returning seniors, with fellow senior Walker Patrick moving from tight end to along the front line as well. Junior Jackson Matthews rounds out the offensive starters. WH has experience sprinkled throughout the defense as well. Seniors Will Watson, Tristan Whitaker and Brandon Harbour all started games along the defensive front last year, with Watson leading the team with seven sacks. McGinnis and David Tussey will also see time in the rotation, providing some depth. Senior John Wells Baker and junior Sam Watford return at linebacker. Baker led the ’13 Barons with 111 total tackles. They’ll be joined by sophomore Michael Lowery. The secondary will feature Wilson Hall’s top two returning ball hawks in senior safeties Ballard and James. Ballard had six picks a season ago and James had five. Taking over at corners will be Price and Robert Young. Special teams will be strong again with Hoover returning as placekicker. The senior connected on 62 of 65 PATs last season and was 10 of 13 on field goals with a long of 39. Sears will be the punter with Ballard, Carraway, Price and James all handling kickoff and punt return duties.

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WILSON HALL SCHEDULE Aug. 29

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Oct. 10

Oct. 24

at Orangeburg Prep 7:30 p.m.

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vs. Augusta Christian 7:30 p.m.

vs. Porter-Gaud 7:30 p.m.

at Heathwood Hall 7:30 p.m.

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vs. Thomas Sumter 7:30 p.m.

at Cardinal Newman 7:30 p.m.

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The Sumter High School football team returns a number of starters from last year’s 4A Division I state runner-up squad, including quarterback James Barnes, top left, and wide receiver /return specialist Xzavion Burson (1).

Packing plenty of firepower State runner-up SHS brings back most of offense, but needs to rebuild D

SUMTER SCHEDULE Aug. 22 at York, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com It is well documented that Sumter High School has a ton of numbers returning on offense from a football team that played for the 4A Division I state championship last year. The Gamecocks have James Barnes back at quarterback, their top two receivers in standout Ky’Jon Tyler and Xzavion Burson and their two leading rushers in Russell Jenkins and Quintein Anderson. As much as it has back on offense, SHS has some rebuilding to do on the defensive side of the ball. The entire defensive line of Romero Rock, Cavazio Wells, Nate O’Connor and Demarcus Harris, linebacker and leading tackler Devontaye Edwards and 10-interception cornerback Erick Wright. John Jones, who is taking over as head coach after Reggie Kennedy left after one season for Irmo, thinks the defense is going to mesh into a solid unit as the year progresses. “We’re looking to get better each week,” said Jones, who served as the offensive coordinator for SHS last season. “We’ve got some guys that we really like; they just have to develop as a unit. We’re looking at our defensive front the same way we looked at the offensive line last season,” Jones added. “They worked and improved as the year went on and were very good at the end of the season.” Sumter will use multiple defensive fronts throughout the season, but will likely go with a 3-man front in its season opener against York on Friday. Sophomore Andy Landrum will start at nose guard with junior Zach

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vs. Crestwood, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Stratford, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. Rock Hill, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Dutch Fork, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 vs. South Florence, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 vs. West Florence, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Carolina Forest, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Conway, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 Washington and sophomore Raymond Johnson flanking him at the ends. The outside linebackers will be Johnnie Brunson and Daniel Tallon. Brunson, a senior, started last year and had 121 tackles, forced four fumbles and had 3 1/2 quarterback sacks. Tallon, a junior, had 67 tackles. The inside backers will be junior Tyrell Ceasar and senior Kyler Pressley, who had 96 tackles. Junior Charlie Miranda, who had 113 tackles last season, returns at safety and will have senior Erick Weston starting with him at the other safety spot. Burson will also see some time at safety. The cornerbacks will be senior Tiquan Colclough and junior Tyreek Brown. As previously mentioned,

the offense returns the vast majority of its skill players. Barnes, a senior, is back behind center after throwing for 2,251 yards and 25 touchdowns against just nine interceptions, while rushing for 412 yards and eight more scores. Tyler, a senior, is back after having a monster year of 77 receptions for 1,244 yards and 18 touchdowns. Burson, a junior, had 44 catches for 492 yards and three scores and senior Marquise Moore, who will also start at receiver, had 13 catches for 138 yards and two scores. Jenkins and Anderson, both juniors, had solid seasons at running back. Jenkins rushed for 654 yards and seven scores on 172 attempts, while Anderson had 565 yards and two scores on 99 carries.

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vs. Socastee, 7:30 p.m. mer is starting to come together. The players are very comfortable in what we’re doing.” Sumter should be good on special teams again this season. Senior Vincent Watkins returns as the placekicker after connecting on eight of 12 field goals last season, including a 42-yarder on the final play of the Gamecocks’ 31-28 second-round playoff win over Hillcrest. Sophomore Pressley Harvin, who recently won a national competition, will be the punter. Tyler, who returned three kickoffs for scores, and Burson, who returned both a punt and kickoff for scores, will be lining up deep again.

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Putting the ‘special’ in special teams Ky’Jon Tyler sets goals for new season at SHS BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

hen a football comes the way of Ky’Jon Tyler on a kickoff, he generally has a plan of attack in mind. “I like to go up the middle and draw people in there,” Tyler, the senior Sumter High School wide receiver, said. After that, all bets are off. While he may run to the middle, Tyler seldom, if ever, remains in the middle. He generally tries to break it outside either way because he more often than not has the speed and quickness to beat the defenders out there. “I then like to break it out to the sideline,” Tyler said. “That gives me some space to work in and do some things.” Tyler can make having space to work in a wonderful thing, whether as a wide receiver, kickoff returner, punt returner or a rusher. He was the key component of the Sumter offense, and he put the special in special teams on more than one occasion. “I’m glad he’s on our side,” said first-year SHS head coach John Jones, who called the plays as offensive coordinator last season. “He’s just one of those guys that when he gets in space, he can make things happen. Any time he touches the football, he can take it a long way.” In helping Sumter to a 9-6 record and a trip to the 4A Division I state championship con-

test, Tyler caught 77 passes for 1,244 yards and 18 touchdowns. That’s an average of 16.2 yards per catch and 82.9 yards receiving per game. He had 25 kickoff returns, taking three of them back for touchdowns. He had 761 return yards, good for an average of 30.4 a return. Tyler returned seven punts for 103 yards and had 29 rushing attempts for 115 yards. All told, Tyler scored 21 touchdowns, good for 126 points, and had 2,223 all-purpose yards, averaging 148.2 yards per game. Gamecock quarterback James Barnes said it is fun to have Tyler as his primary target. He especially likes throwing the football to Tyler in the flat and watching him work his magic. “The way he is able to run on those short, little routes is fun to watch,” Barnes said. “He’s so quick and has so many different moves.” “I like the short ones because I can run away from people,” said Tyler, who has set goals of 75 catches, 25 for touchdowns, this season. The only team to shut down Tyler last season was Dutch Fork, holding him to no catches in the Silver Foxes’ 54-14 victory. Tyler said Dutch Fork used a lineback-

er and safety to cover him and had a lot of players near the line. Is he worried that this season’s opponents will look at that film and try to use that strategy to shut him down again? Not really. “We’ve got a lot of new plays to take that away,” said Tyler, whose scholarship offers at this time are to FCS schools Charleston Southern and Coastal Carolina and fledgling FBS school Appalachian State . As good as Tyler looks on Friday nights, Jones said he looks just as good during the week in preparation for playing under the lights. “You should see him in practice,” Jones said. “He practices like he plays. He gives it all he has through each practice, doing what he can to make himself better, to hone his craft. “Not only is he an outstanding player, he’s an outstanding young man,” Jones added. “He’s a pleasure to coach.”

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First-year Crestwood head coach Roosevelt Nelson, top right, looks to continue the Knights’ success from last season. CHS won the Region VI-3A title and made the second round of the state playoff before falling to eventual champion Myrtle Beach. The Knights will also have a new offense that incorporates more spread than the traditional Wing-T.

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BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com It was 1997 when someone other than Keith Crolley roamed the Crestwood High School football sidelines. It’s also been about that long since the Knights ran something other than the Wing-T offense as well. Both of those will change next Friday when CHS takes on Sumter at Freddie Solomon Field at Sumter Memorial Stadium. Former Knights standout Roosevelt Nelson takes over the reins from Crolley, who stepped down after 16 seasons and 100 victories. Nelson inherits a squad that went 9-3 last year and won the Region VI-3A title before falling to eventual state champ Myrtle Beach in the second round of the state playoffs. “I’m excited to be back; excited for this opportunity,” Nelson said. “The coaches are excited and the kids have really bought in to what we’ve been trying to teach them.” That’s good news considering Crestwood lost 33 seniors from last year’s squad. Numbers will not be an issue as the Knights have upwards of 80 players to pull from, but experience is not something they have in abundance. “We are younger and our maturity level (football-wise) is young, too,” Nelson said. “Right now we’re establishing who leaders are and who playmakers are going to be.” Crestwood lost a number of both playmakers and leaders – most notably along the offensive and defensive lines. Marcus Hilton and Lamonte Alston each graded out at least 85 percent last season and both were keys members of an offensive front that helped the Knights average 369 rushing yards per game. Kitrell Alston meanwhile provided a potent pass rusher at defensive end,

at Fairfield Central, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Timberland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. South Florence, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 vs. Lake City, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 vs. Darlington, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Marlboro County, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 vs. Manning, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. accounting for 15 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and 100 total tackles. Crestwood returns just one starter on each side. Tommie Pugh is the lone offensive lineman back with Chase Rogers returning at defensive end. Rogers had 3 ½ sacks, 22 hurries and four tackles for a loss last year while also earning all-region honors as a punter with an average distance of 40.1 yards in 43 attempts. “The cupboard is not bare, but we do have to fill some holes and coach our kids and help them grow into those roles,” Nelson said. One role that will be critical in CHS’ new spread offense is that of quarterback. Tyler Brown graduated, leaving the door open for sophomore Tylas Greene and junior Ikeem Harper to battle it out. They’ll have Dante Singleton, Anthony Hill, Joshua Stukes and Tiric

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Gadson to throw to, along with Michael Stiles at tight end. “We’re going to throw the ball when the defense gives us the opportunity to do so,” Nelson said. “We’re going to base out of the spread with one (running) back preferably, but we will still run some 2-back power formations. We still want to run the ball.” And the Knights still have one of, if not the, top running backs in the state with which to do it. Although Jason McDaniel and his 1,731 yards and 18 touchdowns are gone, Crestwood can easily call up North Carolina commitment Ty’Son Williams to shoulder more of the load now. Williams rushed for 1,658 yards and 17 TDs last year. Gadson and Traye Davis will also lineup in the backfield to provide a stable of backs. Aside from Pugh, Nic Davis, Edward Neiswonger and Noah Zion will man

the trenches. Defensively, Crestwood will base out of a 4-3 alignment with Dashawn Pringle, Jaquan Bradley, and Reggie Davis joining Rogers. The linebacking corps consists of Tyquan Albert, David Ervin and Chris Rembert. The Knights do have some experience in the secondary. Donald Rutledge started 10 games last year and returns at free safety. Strong safety Diquan Brown also started four games in 2013. They’re joined by corners Julius Pearson and Aushalon Bradley. Colby Becker will take over the placekicking and kickoff duties with the departure of Jonathan Ray. Williams, Rutledge, Brown, Singleton and Hall will be the ones back on kickoff and punt returns for CHS.

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Feeling right at home Knights star RB Ty’Son Williams hopes for big final season, state title BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com restwood High School really wasn’t even on Ty’Son Williams’ radar in the summer of 2012. Then again, the Knights had probably never even heard of the running back coming from El Paso, Texas, at that point either. But the chance meeting changed both their fortunes for the next three years — and likely for a much longer time than that for Williams. The son of an Army mom, Williams has been no stranger to pick-

ing up and moving to a new school and a new state on occasion — having made stops in Texas, Kansas, Georgia and now South Carolina along the way. “A lot of moves,” said Williams, a Macon, Georgia, native. “But that’s not really the hard part. The hardest part is coming in and meeting new people and finding the right spot to be .” The “right spot” turned out to be Crestwood, although it wasn’t initially

planned that way. “(My family and I) were driving around one Sunday and we were going to look at a couple of different schools,” Williams said. “We started out with Thomas Sumter and Sumter High.” Williams said he met the coaching staff at TSA, but didn’t feel like it was where he needed to be. He was unable to connect with the Sumter coaches, so he wound up driving around the city. “We drove by (Crestwood) and went to the front office,” Williams said. “One of the coaches was there and we talked and he told me when to come back and when practice started. “Been here ever since.” And both have flourished in his first two seasons. Williams ran for over 1,000 yards his sophomore year with the Knights and had doubledigit touchdowns. That

started earning him looks from NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision colleges, with the first offer coming in from North Carolina State. “I thought that was going to be my only D(ivision) I offer,” he said. It wasn’t. Williams rushed for 1,658 yards and 17 touchdowns his junior year to help Crestwood capture the Region VI-3A crown and earn a second-round berth in the state playoffs. The accolades helped Williams become one of, if not the, top running back prospects in the state. More offers followed, including from Clemson, South Carolina and North Carolina. He eventually made up his mind to spend his collegiate career in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, putting a busy offseason to rest. “I know he was glad to finally make the decision and get that settled,” Knights head coach Roosevelt Nelson said. “The phone calls and things like that were starting to pile up, and I know he’s glad he can concentrate on football.” Even though he no longer has to showcase his talents to prospective colleges, Williams’ senior season just might be his best one yet. At 6 feet tall and 212 pounds, the Knights running back has a rare combination of size and speed that makes him tough to tackle, Nelson said. “Most kids at this level can get hit and maybe gain three or four yards,” Nelson said. “Ty’Son can get hit and then break free and take it to the end zone. “He was clocked (in the 40-yard dash) at 4.46, so that explosiveness is there.” Crestwood’s new offensive scheme — which includes more pistol formation — might help Williams’ numbers as well. “It’s about spreading the other team out and creating space,” Williams said of the offense. “I think that really helps me. It opens up a lot more of the field.” Nelson is expecting big things from his top back as well, both on and off the field. “I just want him to be Ty’Son and to be that leader,” Nelson said. “He’s one of those kids that shows up to practice every day and works hard. He checks his ego at the door and tries to get better every day.” Williams doesn’t have any personal goals for the year — just one team goal. “We’re just trying for that state championship,” he said. “We’ve come close and we’ve been building the last few years. “That’s pretty much all I have in mind right now.”

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Wolverines lack depth, but return many key skill players BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com TURBEVILLE — To say that East Clarendon High School will be relying on returning senior starters Jared Hair and Marquice Elmore a lot this season is an understatement — and not just in terms of production. “If we lose Jared, we lose four positions,” ECHS head coach Dwayne Howell said. “If we lose Marquice, we lose five. Where do you go from there? “I hope we don’t have to find out.” It’s been a continuing issue for Howell and the Wolverines since his return to the sidelines in 2010. EC has carried somewhere between 20 to 30 players most years, with depth being an obvious weak spot. This year might be one of the toughest. EC prepares for its season opener against Green-Sea Floyds next Friday at Shad Hall Field with just 16 varsity players on the roster. The rest — giving EC about 27 in all — are junior varsity players. “We don’t have enough for a JV team,” Howell said. “We’ve averaged about 22 at practice every day, so there’s no depth at any position. But the 22 we do have come out and work hard and don’t complain. I’ve been very pleased with the effort and the attitude so far.” Numbers may be an issue, but the Wolverines do have experience at several key skill positions — most notably on offense. Hair returns as the EC signal caller with Elmore as his go-to receiver. The duo accounted for 13 passing TDs last year in helping the Wolverines go 4-6. They’re joined by returning running back Savontai Hall, who was the secondleading rusher and had six scores. “We’re probably going to run a little more option this year,” Howell said. “We’re going to use the pistol (formation) more and

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East Clarendon head coach Dwayne Howell, center, and his 2014 Wolverines are few in number, but return many key players at the skill positions. try to do some quick passes.” Hair will have Elmore, returning senior Stephon Smith and sophomore Gabe Culick to throw to with returning junior Daulton Parker lining up at tight end ialong with Kenneth McFadden. Dawuan Butler will serve as halfback with sophomores Logan Creech and Jovantez Rush filling in for Hair and Hall, respectively, when needed. Along the line, the Wolverines have returning seniors Spencer Jent and Devonte’ Cooper taking their positions at tackle and guard, respectively, with junior Daniel Culick as the lone center on the team. Tyler Baker is penciled in at the other guard position with Zach Barrett and DaShawn Porter splitting time at tackle. Porter is working his way back from an injury he sustained during the second day of

practice. Defensively, ECHS will base out of a 5-4 and a 4-3. The linebacking corps of Smith, Butler and Parker will provide muchneeded quickness and experience, Howell said. “We’re much more aggressive on defense than we have been, and I think that year under their belts helps,” Howell said. Cooper and Baker will serve as defensive ends with Daniel Culick, Porter and Boatwright manning the tackle positions. The secondary will be comprised of Elmore and McFadden as safeties and Hall, Rush and Trayshaun McKenzie at cornerbacks. Elmore will handle the kick and punt return duties, while Hair will be responsible for punts, kickoffs and extra points.

EAST CLARENDON SCHEDULE Aug. 29 vs. Green Sea-Floyds, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at North Central, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12

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Farmer looks to build Eagles back into 1A title contender BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com SUMMERTON — Wayne Farmer has made a career of rebuilding high school football programs. As the new head coach at Scott’s Branch, he will definitely be undertaking a rebuilding project. Farmer, an assistant at Orangeburg-Wilkinson the past two seasons, takes over a program that is on its fourth coach in four seasons. While Scott’s Branch won the 1A Division II state title in both 2008 and ‘10, it has won just one game in the last two years, going 1-9 last season. “I’ve had a lot of success rebuilding programs,” said Farmer, who has a 115-90 career record at four different schools prior to Scott’s Branch. “I like to going to places where we’re working to build the programs. Right now, we’re having to change the whole mindset here.” Farmer was at Elloree for six years, Denmark-Olar for four seasons, Allendale-Fairfax for five and Lower Richland for three. He’s had four 10-win seasons, three of them coming at Allendale and two 9-win years, both of them at D-O. The Eagles open their season on Friday on the road against Lake View. Farmer said the goal is to improve from week to week and get ready for the start of play in Region VII-1A. “On both sides of the ball, we’re still learning how to play,” Farmer said. “We’re having to learn how to execute. We’ve been getting better, but we’ve got a long way to go.” The Eagles, who have a 32-man roster,

SCOTT’S BRANCH SCHEDULE Aug. 22 at Lake View, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 vs. Manning, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Burke, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. Cross, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 vs. Military Magnet, 7:30 p.m.

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will run out of the Wing-T on offense with some option and veer thrown in for good measure. Shimari Junios will be the quarterback with Trent Lincoln lining up at fullback. The wingbacks will be Kevin Johnson and Marqus House. Shykeem Bozier will anchor the offensive line at center. Jaquan Dingle will be the right guard with Alonza Bennett lining up beside him at tackle. The left side will see Malique Coard at left guard and Meer Simon at tackle. Andre Brown will be the tight end with Raquan Walker and Davon Canty playing wide receiver. Simon and Brown will be the defensive ends with Bozier and Arnold Madison playing in the middle of the line. Marquise Thomas and Dingle will be the linebacker with Junios, House, Johnson, Lincoln and Brian Tindal all seeing time in the secondary.

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he expectations haven’t changed for Lakewood High School head football coach Perry Parks, who is in his third year with the program, but there is a sense of urgency. Three wins over his first two years isn’t going to cut it anymore. The Gators are ready to take the next step with a new mindset and pride that hopefully will lead to a new breed of success. “For so long here at Lakewood it’s just acceptable to be mediocre, be average in football and every program I’ve been in, even when I was in Sumter (High School), I’m not used to that,” Parks said. “If a kid gets used to that you can slip in a lull and go through the motions. We’re not accepting that. We’re telling the kids we expect to win every Friday night. We don’t want to come out here and give our best because the last two years our best hasn’t been good enough. So we’ve got to find a way to get it done.” Most of the freshmen and sophomores that began learning Parks’ system when he took over as head coach are now juniors and seniors. The Gators return 10 players on offense and nine on defense. Lakewood will open its season at J. Frank

Baker Stadium against McBee on Friday. The Gators have a favorable home schedule with six of their 10 contests at home. “There is a lot of pressure to get out of the gates and I want a 3-0 start,” he explained. “That’s pressure on our kids, but I think it’s time. We’ve got a lot of seniors; more seniors than I’ve ever had since I’ve been here with a whopping 14, and it’s a lot of pressure to get the job done for these kids.” The LHS offense will run the spread, giving multiple looks with 3-year starter and senior quarterback Roderick Charles under center. Charles threw for nearly 900 yards with 10 touchdowns to six interceptions last season while rushing for 400 yards and three scores. “I put a lot of pressure on this kid when I got here, and this summer he’s been on fire, and I need that to carry over,” Parks said of Charles. “Last year he could’ve had a huge year, but he got hurt early against Crestwood in Week 2 and never got in rhythm. If we keep him healthy I tell people to watch out because he’s definitely a sleeper player in the state of South Carolina..” Senior D’onte Washington will lead the backfield along with sophomores Latheron Rogers-Anderson and Raquan James. Sophomore Ahmir Palmer and junior Malyk McGee will also see time.

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Senior Tyshawn Johnson and junior Terry Singleton, both of whom have received collegiate offers, are the top receiving threats. Both had nearly 600 receiving yards last season. Senior Khafari Buffalo will also be a valuable option with junior Daquan Tindal playing tight end. Junior Deondre Cisse, sophomores Wayne Ragin, Charles McFarland and Wyatt Thompson, senior Lequan Gray and freshmen Joey Bruce all could also see action. The offensive line is anchored by junior guard Robert Overby along with junior tackle Ralph Singleton. Seniors Raymond Davis and Blake Clark will join them with sophomore Zaire Cain playing center. Defensively the Gators will switch to a 3-4 defense with seniors Zach Baker, Dominique Rose and junior Jordan Smith playing up front. Freshmen Gregory Brunson and Tindal could also see time. Washington, junior Terrence Nolan, Tindal and freshman Tyquarious Brown will make up the linebacking corps. Buffalo, a Citadel commitment, will play strong safety with Cisse playing free safety. Rogers-Anderson will play corner along with Johnson. Singleton and Johnson will be the team’s returners on special teams. Junior Blake Carraher will be the placekicker.

LAKEWOOD SCHEDULE Aug. 22 vs. McBee, 7:30 p.m.

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BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com SUMMERTON —Clarendon Hall may have a new football head coach this season, but the expectations are still the same. First-year head coach Michael Tindall is giving the Saints football team little room for error when it comes to expectations. After an 8-4 season in SCISA 8-man football last season, the Saints return six starters despite having nine freshmen on its TINDALL 19-player roster. “My biggest concern for us a group is me as a coach,” Tindall said. “I have no experience at the varsity level, but they were 8-4 last year and anything less than eight or nine wins and I’d be disappointed.” The offense was the strength of the team last year as the Saints scored more than 400 points. Tindall said he knows putting up points won’t be a problem this season, but the team does lack depth on both sides of the ball. Senior quarterback Dustin Way returns and will be backed up by junior John Lewis. Seniors Tilton McCrea, who rushed for close to 1,500 yards, and Daniel Pappas will lead the rushing attack. Junior Gavin Allen and sophomore Ryan Morris could also see time in the backfield. Allen and junior Matthew Corbett, along with senior Mac Davis, will be the go-to receivers. Seniors Cody Armstrong, William Fleming and Nathan Byrd and junior Lance Browder will also see time at tight end or receiver. Returning to the offensive line are seniors Raj Patel, Trey Thomas and junior Al Hobbs. Also possibly seeing time is junior Lance Router. CH will run a 3-4 defense, and while it won’t have the biggest players, Tindall said his defense will be quick to the ball. Thomas and Hobbs will start at defensive tackle. Armstrong, Lewis and Router will see time at defensive end. Pappas and Corbett, the two leading tacklers last season, will both play inside linebacker with Way possibly seeing time at inside linebacker or safety. Allen and McCrea will either be at cornerback or safety. McCrea will also be a key performer on special teams, both as a punter and punt returner. “I have high expectations for this team,” Tindall said. “They do for themselves, and I’ve been on them pretty hard about having that swag to them; not getting bigheaded, but there’s nothing wrong with a little pep in your step.”

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Weathering the inexperience storm After having to play 16 freshmen in ’13, Generals hope vets help turn tide BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com

ALZELL — Thomas Sumter Academy football head coach Troy Kessinger called last season the perfect storm, and the Generals knew it was coming. TSA had just six seniors, with no more than two playing through the first seven games. It also had 16 freshmen on varsity, which resulted in a 3-8 season that ended with a first-round 2A state playoff loss. “We knew it was a big rebuilding year,” Kessinger said. “We lost our quarterback early,

which may have cost us two or three games. “We knew it was coming, so we still battled through it and tried to get through it, but at the end of the year, we played in a playoff game. A couple of plays different, and we could’ve shocked the world.” All 16 freshmen are back, along with six new seniors, the secondlowest total since Kessinger took over as head coach. He doesn’t necessarily think that will be a bad thing, though. “These six seniors have displayed more leadership in the last couple of months than I’m used to,” he said. “We’ve asked them to step up, and they’ve done that.” TSA returns eight starters on offense and nine on defense. The goals remain the same — make the playoffs, win the region and win a state championship. Gone are Michael Hoge, Steven Reaves, Cody Ray and Andrew Wrenn, all key cogs on both sides of the ball. The Generals ran the spread offense last year for the first, and probably only, time under Kessinger. This year, TSA will run a Wing-T style offense with a percentage of 70-30 running to passing. “We’re going to do what we did to win six region championships; we run a Wing-T style

THOMAS SUMTER ACADEMY SCHEDULE Aug. 29

Oct. 3

vs. Robert E. Lee 7:30 p.m.

at Florence Christian 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 10

Sept. 5 at Dillon Christian 7:30 p.m.

at Spartanburg Christian 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 12

Oct. 17

vs. Calhoun Academy 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 at Wilson Hall 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 vs. Trinity-Byrnes 7:30 p.m.

vs. Orangeburg Prep 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 24 vs. The King’s Academy 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 31 at Cardinal Newman 7:30 p.m.

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and drop back and throw it 20 times a game,” the TSA head coach explained. “We’ll use a lot of Wing-T type running plays. “Our running backs are probably our strongest element going into this season,” he said. Senior Drew Stengel, who played half the season at quarterback, returns under center. Senior Kevin Lewis, who played four games at QB last year, will be the backup. “Our quarterback play has to be better,” Kessinger said. “We turned the ball over an amazing amount of times. We’ve got to do better at ball control and ball security because we had a lot of big loss plays and a lot of turnovers.” Juniors Jordan Adams and Ty Cressione return to the backfield. Juniors James Rabon, Paul James and Frankie Folderman may also see time. Lewis and Cody Segura are the top receiving threats. Senior Noah White and junior Dre Litsey could

also see time as receivers. Junior Austin Hudson along with sophomores Kyle Decker and Ryan Dixon are expected to see time at tight end. The offensive line is far ahead of where it was a season ago, according to Kessinger. Junior Oren Wilkes will be returning at offensive tackle, while sophomores Ben Jansen, Matthew Beamer, Cameron Eatson, Walker Brooks and Ross Campbell will all get playing time on the offensive line. Freshman Jonathan Dillon and juniors Kevin Hurley and Brandon Edens will also be in the mix. “We’re not real big, but we’ve got a couple of 230-pounders and (our) offensive line is going to be the key for our success,” Kessinger explained. “There are multiple guys, maybe 17 or 18 guys who can play offensive line, and of those, five are freshmen with one probably playing.” Very few seniors started on defense last year, and that appears to be the case again this season. TSA will run multiple defensive sets, giving opponents different looks depending on the situation. Decker returns at defensive end along with leading tackler and senior Patrick Kuzbary. Sophomore Walker Brooks will play nose guard with Wilkes, Hudson, senior Brian Prewitt and Rabon making up the front seven. Kessinger expects better things from the special teams unit this season as freshmen John Bracewell will be the team’s placekicker with Stengel handling punts.

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The topic of conversation Swampcats pushing to be among the elite in SCISA 3A BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

LAURENCE MANNING RUNNING BACK TYSHAWN EPPS

LMA SCHEDULE Aug. 22

Oct. 3

vs. Gray Collegiate Academy, 7:30 p.m.

vs. Hammond, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 29

at Orangeburg Prep, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 10

vs. Augusta Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17

Sept. 5

vs. Ben Lippen, 7:30 p.m.

at Pinewood Prep, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 24

Sept. 12

at Porter-Gaud, 7:30 p.m.

at Heathwood Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 31

Sept. 19

vs. Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m.

vs. Florence Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 at Cardinal Newman, 7:30 p.m.

ANNING — Robbie Briggs feels like the Laurence Manning Academy football program worked its way back into the conversation when it comes to the SCISA 3A state title last year, his first at the school. Briggs hopes the Swampcats can become more of the topic of conversation this year. “We made some strides last year; we won eight games and could have won 10 or 11,” said Briggs, who guided LMA to an 8-5 record and the state semifinals. “I feel like there is a lot of parity in the league. Of course, you have the four who are good every year in Wilson Hall, Hammond, Augusta Christian and Porter-Gaud. “We feel like (with a year at Laurence Manning) we have a better grip on the styles of play of the other teams,” Briggs added. “We’ll also have a better idea of what we want to do with our personnel. Briggs hopes the Swampcats will be able to stay healthier this season. They went through three quarterbacks alone last year, not to mention other injuries that forced them to narrow the scope on what they could do offensively. One of those injured QBs is back in senior J.T. Eppley. He will be the starter, but will split time with Adam Lowder, who transferred from East Clarendon High School. “They’re two quarterbacks who have different styles, do some things better than each other,” Briggs said. “We just don’t want to be in the same situation (using inexperienced players at quarterback) that we were in last year.” While LMA won’t have Rashae Bey, who rushed for 2,247 yards and 27 touchdowns, back, it will have senior Tyshawn Epps returning. All Epps did was rush for 1,447 yards and 14 scores. “Tyshawn had a great season himself,” Briggs said. “A lot of what we do offensively will go through him. We’ll move him around some. He’s a more physical runner than he’s been in the past.” The Swampcats will operate out of a 2-tight end set, but they will line up in shotgun formation 90 percent of the time, according to Briggs. Senior Davis Martin will start at one end with juniors Justin Alsbrook and Cale Gamble splitting time at the other end. Three starters return on the offensive line, senior right tackle Raymond Davis, senior left guard Tillman Tumbleston and junior center Caleb Pipkin. Sophomore Austin Griffith will be the left tackle and senior Tyler Riles will be the right guard. Senior Brandon Fenters will start at wide receiver and sophomore Colton Ardis will be the H-back. Elmer Bench, Briggs’ defensive coordinator at Manning High School, will be his defensive coordinator this season. He will have seven returning starters on defense, just like the offense. The Swampcats will operate out of a base 3-4 defense, but will use multiple looks. The five starting offensive linemen will split time at nose tackle. Junior Owen Robinson will line up at left defensive end and sophomore Josh Edwards will play on the right side. The outside linebackers will be sophomore Maleke Davis and senior Todd Larrimer with senior Cameron Menzer and junior Tripp Mason manning the inside slots. The secondary will be led by senior Cagney Brunson at cornerback. Brunson had five interceptions and 47 tackles last season. Eppley and Epps will split time at the other corner with Lowder and Brandon Hudson slated to start at safety. Josh Martin will handle the kicking duties.

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Duplicate the winning blueprint Turner sees similarities in current squad to historic ’12 season BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com BISHOPVILLE — Follow the blueprint from just two seasons ago. At least that’s what Lee Central High School football head coach Baron Turner hopes he can do with this year’s squad after seeing glaring resemblances to the 8-4 squad that won the region, set the school record for wins and went to the third round of the 2A Division II state playoffs in 2012. The Stallions went 5-6 last year, losing to Garrett Academy Tech 14-6 in the first round of the playoffs with just eight seniors on the team. This year’s squad returns five starters on offense and includes 20 freshmen who won their middle school title. “This team has some of the same talent that (8-4 squad) did, and I’m just waiting for those guys to grow up,” Turner said. “I just pray that nothing’s going to happen and we can all stay together and grow together because I see the same talent on that 8-4 team that’s on this team.” Sticking with a combination of the pistol and spread on offense, Turner feels the offensive line will be the teams’ strength. “We’re just trying to keep everybody healthy -- that’s our No. 1 key because we’ve

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Lee Central will return five starters on offense, including three key cogs on the offensive line which hope to carry the Stallions to a region title after a 5-6 season last year. LCHS will also add some talented freshmen to the mix. got a lot of No. 1 guys, but our backups are going to be young,” he explained. “Our key is try to make sure we keep everybody healthy and just stick with the game plan week in and week out. We just want to try to continue to improve on certain things and certain areas because we’re going to be young.” Seniors Quinta Anthony, Juwan Wright and center Devin Wilson are the core of the Stallions offensive line. Also seeing time will be sophomores Brandon Davis and Jalen Graham, junior Derrick Brooks and freshmen Jamel Wilson. Junior Don Halley will be LC’s new starting quarterback after losing senior Velton Dixon to graduation. Hal-

LEE CENTRAL SCHEDULE Aug. 22 vs. Christ Church, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 29 at Marion, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 12 vs. Fairfield Central, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 vs. Timmonsville, 7:30 p.m.

ley, who played on the junior varsity team last year, will share time with junior Takeen Albert and freshmen Shykeem Cooper. Turner said the backfield will be running back by committee after losing senior Montrell Smith for the first part of the season because of surgery to his tibia bone. His

Oct. 3 vs. Andrews, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 10 at Lake Marion, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17 vs. Kingstree, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 24 at Johnsonville, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 31 at Timberland,7:30 p.m.

return is expected Oct. 13, in time for region play. Junior Marquis King, freshmen Demetrius Dubose and Shileake Albert and seniors Marquis Toney and Israel Lathan will all get their opportunities. Juniors Devion McElveen, Mitch Santimaw and Tykeen Albert will be the veteran receivers with Dubose and se-

nior Antwan Smith also seeing action. LC will lineup in a 4-3 or 4-4 defensive base with multiple fronts. Wright and Anthony will be up front on the defensive line alongside sophomores Brandon Davis, Devin Wilson and Jalen Graham at tackle. Senior Richard Sweetenburg and sophomore Kyle Franklin will see time at defensive end. King returns at linebacker as the Stallions’ leading tackler. He will play beside Lathan, Dubose, Santimaw and Halley. Senior Antonio Dunton-El will start at cornerback with junior Devion McElveen at safety. Freshman Fonseco Price and junior Jalen Simon will also see time.

Cavaliers hoping to gain more success competing in 1A BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com BISHOPVILLE— The talk and focus for the Robert E. Lee Academy football team this offseason has been about pride. The Cavaliers went 3-8 last year with six seniors who had never won a varsity football game. This year’s squad will be young again with six seniors and 17 combined RANKIN freshman and sophomores out of 28 players, but head coach David Rankin said that good days are ahead. “It’s going to take the work ethic we’ve got right now and some breaks,” Rankin said. “We’re going to be a better football team; whether it shows up on the scoreboard or not I don’t know, but we’re going to be a better a football team and our good days are ahead of us.” REL has dropped down to

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1A classification in SCISA and will compete in Region I against Pee Dee Academy, Christian Academy, TrinityByrnes, Dillon Christian, Holly Hill Academy and Williamsburg Academy. Rankin said he feels the Cavaliers are in the classification they’re supposed to be in. “Last year I felt like 1A was about as tough as 2A and will probably be there again because they had Williamsburg, Bible Baptist and Colleton Prep,” the REL head coach said. “Holly Hill and Calhoun beat some of those double-As and made the playoffs. “I don’t know how tough it’s going to be, but it’s going to be pretty tough,” he said. “And I don’t know if that’s going to make a big difference in the wins and losses.” Offensively, the Cavaliers have moved to the spread, but also hope to be a power running football team. Who will run the offense is still up for grabs as sophomores Harry Cook and Nic Stokes, along with freshmen Bryce Barrett,

are in a 3-way battle to start at quarterback. “We’re going to try throw it short and get it in (our receivers’ hands) and see if we can pick up first downs and walk it down the field. I feel like we can be a power running team along with the spread.” Stokes and junior Weston Green along with seniors Hunter Segars and Tee Outlaw will all play some running back. Rankin said Stokes will likely be the starter if he’s not under center. Outlaw is the team’s main threat offensively and will be the go-to receiver. Other targets will be Barrett, senior Chris Godwin and junior Tyson Kirven. Sophomores William Corbett, Jay McCutchen and Matthew Tidwell will also be in the mix. Up front will be senior leader Alex Glasscock alongside juniors Travis Christmas and Heath Smith and sophomores Kody McCutchen and Sidney Arledge. Also seeing time will be junior Caleb Watson and

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freshman Jamie Walker. The Cavaliers will run a 4-2-5 base on defense with multiple 4-3 and 4-4 looks. Christmas, McCutchen will be starters while sophomore Brent King will rotate with several options at defensive end. Godwin, Smith, Jay McCutchen and Walker will get looks at the tackle and end positions. “We’ve got to tackle better; we did not tackle real well last year,” Rankin said. “We were not real physical; our fundamentals are not good, but they’ve gotten better over the 12 summer practices. We’ve gotten a lot better at knowing what to do.” The linebacking corps will be a combination of Glasscock, Caleb Watson, Kody McCutchen, Arledge, Cook and Green. Kirven, Corbett and Gavin Melton will play cornerback with Tidwell and Cody Watson at safety. Outlaw, Barrett and Green will eye the strong safety spot with Mark Dinkins also seeing time.

ROBERT E. LEE SCHEDULE Aug. 22 at Dorchester, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Thomas Sumter, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 vs. Calhoun, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Holly Hill, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 vs. Dillon Christian, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Pee Dee, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 vs. The King’s Academy, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Williamsburg, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 vs. Trinity-Byrnes, 7:30 p.m.

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Aug. 29

Monarchs scramble after QB leaves 2 weeks before opener BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

ANNING — When Tony Felder decided to go with sophomore Donnie Baker at quarterback in his first season as head coach at Manning High School, he did so with the knowledge that any growing pains Baker went through would pay off with two years of an experienced quarterback. The Monarchs went 5-5 last year and missed out on the 3A state playoffs for the first time in several years. However, Manning won’t get the opportunity to benefit from Baker’s year of experience. Baker’s family moved to Lexington a couple of weeks ago, and he is now vying for the starting QB job at Lexington High. “We had him all spring, all summer;

he went to many camps to work on getting better,” Felder said of Baker. “Then our second scrimmage of the preseason, we’re changing horses in midstream.” Felder said Manning was planning to throw the football more this season and hopefully open up more running room for senior running back Raquan Bennett. Tommy King and Greg Canty are battling for the starting position when Manning opens its season on Aug. 29 at Scott’s Branch. “Those two kids can get it done,” Felder said. “They’re more athletic (than Baker). We’re just going to have to figure out how we’re going to approach things offensively.” Giving the ball to Bennett will be a good place to start. Bennett rushed for 1,009 yards and 16 touchdowns on 152 carries last season after rushing for almost 2,000

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yards as a sophomore. The Monarchs do return four starters on the offensive line. “That experience will be a strength for us,” Felder said. Manning returns seven starters on defense but lost four linebackers, including Shrine Bowl performer Cam Darley. Felder, though, likes his defense. “I feel like we’ve got a pretty good nucleus to build around,” he said. While the season hasn’t even started and a curve has come Manning’s way, Felder is preaching hard work to his team. “Hopefully we’ll be playing the first week of December (for the 3A state title),” said Felder, who coached Fairfield Central to a state title a few years ago. “We’ve been telling the kids that we’ve got 15 weeks that we’ve got to work to get it done.”

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