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Haier bringing 410 jobs to Kershaw BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CAMDEN — Appliance manufacturer Haier America announced plans Thursday to expand its Kershaw County refrigerator manufacturing operations with a project expected to create 410 new jobs during the next five years. The New Jersey-based Haier America, a subsidiary of the Haier Group, will contribute $72 million more to its existing $40-million Camden facility. Hiring for the new jobs is ex-

pected to begin next summer. Haier broke ground on the Kershaw County Haier Industrial Park in April 1999 and opened its doors in March 2000, making it the first Chinese company to establish manufacturing operations in the U.S. As part of the expansion, Haier will invest heavily in state-of-the-art equipment and tooling, as well as construct a 250,000-square-foot addition to the existing 365,000-square-foot facility, al-

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lowing the company to increase its annual refrigeration production up to 500,000 units. “Foreign direct investment continues to be a critical component of our economic devel-

opment success,” said S.C. Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “With more than 100,000 South Carolinians employed by international companies, it’s clear that the reputation we’ve earned for our workforce and businessfriendly environment has made its way around the world. Today, we celebrate Haier’s decision to expand its already robust South Carolina operations and look forward to continuing this extraordinary partnership for many

years to come.” Gov. Nikki Haley, who joined company officials and local leaders Thursday to break ground, agreed with Hitt. “It’s a great day in South Carolina as we celebrate Haier’s latest decision to expand in Kershaw County. We couldn’t be prouder of the partnership our state has with Haier, and this $72 million investment and the 410 jobs it will create is a huge win for the company and for the citizens of South Carolina.”

Pilot, MP are 1st women to pass Ranger School BY RUSS BYNUM The Associated Press FORT BENNING, Ga. — One of the first women to graduate from the Army’s notoriously grueling Ranger School says she hopes her success will go toward proving that women in the military are capable of doing what men do. Capt. Kristen Griest of Orange, Connecticut, said her successful completion of the elite, two-month program show that women “can deal with the same stresses and training that men can.” Griest and First Lt. Shaye Haver of Copperas Cove, Texas, will graduate at Fort Benning, Georgia, along with 94 men today. Out of 19 women who began the program, Haver and Griest are the only two to finish so far. Completing the course lets the two women wear the coveted Ranger black-and-gold tab. But for now they’re still unable to join the elite 75th Ranger Regiment based at Fort Benning. The military’s toughest jobs — including positions in infantry, armor and special operations units such as the Ranger Regiment — remain closed to women. Haver and Griest — both graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point — not only finished the course they started in April. They both also had to start from scratch, having failed two previous attempts. “These two soldiers have absolutely earned the respect of every Ranger instructor,” Cmd. Sgt. Major Curtis Arnold told reporters. “They do not

1st Lt. Shaye Haver, above, one of the 20 female soldiers among the 400 who qualified to start Ranger School, tackles the Darby Queen obstacle course, one of the toughest obstacle courses in U.S. Army training, at Fort Benning, in Georgia. Haver and Capt. Kristen Griest are the first women to complete the U.S. Army’s grueling Ranger School and are scheduled to graduate today alongside 94 male soldiers, families of the soldiers confirmed Wednesday. Haver crosses the Yellow River on a rope bridge during Ranger School at Camp Rudder on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. PHOTOS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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CCTC surgical technology program graduates 100 percent for 4th straight year ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com For the fourth year in a row, 100 percent of Central Carolina Technical College’s surgical technology program graduates passed the National Certification for Surgical Technologist exam. The students tested well above the national average of 69.8 percent for 2014, the most recent data available, according to a news release from the college. Brie Weber, surgical technology and academic program manager, said she thinks all of her students are in the pro-

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2015 Central Carolina Technical College Surgical Technology program graduates Allison Burrows, left, and Alexandria Martinez, right, stand with Brie Weber, surgical technology and academic program manager, in one of the mock operating rooms in the college’s Health Sciences Center. The entire 2015 class passed the National Certification for Surgical Technologist exam, the fourth consecutive year the program has accomplished that feat.

gram for a reason. Weber said no matter the outcome, she teaches her students to the best of their abilities, and this year the students especially gave their best as the exam scores are higher than those of any previous class. She said seeing her students pass the certification exam is evidence of a strong curriculum and faculty. “We have to set a very high standard for health care because we are dealing with people’s lives,” she said. Surgical technologists are

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Sumter native, special agent publishes book and how to avoid them. “Most people have a lack of security awareness and my goal is to provide education on prevention so that people can BECKSTROM recognize the potential situations that can occur,” he said. “Criminal activity in the U.S. and abroad affects everyone to some extent, and the days of the ‘it won’t happen to me’ mentality have faded.” Book chapters cover topics such as personal, family, home, school, vehicle, office and travel security, as well as more specific areas such as situational awareness, cyber-security, natural disasters, civil disturbances and terrorism. The book is targeted for all audiences.

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Sumter native Terry Beckstrom is a real life James Bond. He spent the last 24 years as a special agent with the U.S. Department of Justice, investigating criminal organizations at the highest levels. Beckstrom has been in many unsafe situations throughout his career, to say the least, and has always had an interest in security, situational awareness and nonverbal communication, he said. He recently published his first book “LIVESAFE, A Practical Guide to Personal and Family Security.” The book is a practical, easy-to-read guide, teaching people how to be more aware of their surroundings, what to look for in identifying potential criminal threats,

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Much of the material is based on Beckstrom’s experience and knowledge in law enforcement, he said. “The advice in this book, if followed, could potentially save your life,” he said. Beckstrom graduated from Sumter High School in 1984 and received a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies/psychology from USC in 1989. He also holds a master’s degree in criminal justice administration from Florida International University. His career in law enforcement began with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. In 1991, he became a special agent with U.S. Department of Justice. His career has included assignments in Columbia, Miami and Raleigh. “It has been an exciting career that has gone really quickly,” he said.

Beckstrom comes from a family of individuals with interesting careers. He is the son of the late Maj. Arthur Beckstrom, a decorated U.S. Air Force pilot killed in a plane crash in 1969, and Ann Boykin. His father was one of two pilots assigned to take photos during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and was featured in TIME Magazine, he said. Beckstrom is also the nephew of local New York Yankees legend Bobby Richardson, who he described as a father-figure. Beckstrom’s great-grandfather, A.D. Owens, was Sumter’s police chief. He lives in North Carolina and is working on his second book, expected to be published later this year. LIVESAFE is available online via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online book retailers worldwide for a cost of $25.95.

Sprucing up the place Mike Lovette, owner of Clear Credit, Jonathan Neville and Chris Crawford work to install a new fountain in front of the Broad Street business on Thursday afternoon.

BY SEANNA ADCOX The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Gov. Nikki Haley said Thursday that she will fight the possibility that detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will be brought to the Naval Brig near Charleston. The Defense Department has said it will evaluate the brig — in Hanahan — as a potential site to house detainees as part of the Obama administration’s push to close the Guantanamo prison. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, is also being considered. The Pentagon has said it will send a survey team to the military prison in South Carolina by month’s end. A similar assessment was conducted last Friday at Fort Leavenworth. “They are wasting their time,” Haley said. “We are absolutely drawing a line. We are not going to allow South Carolina to be a magnet for terrorists.” The Republican governor said moving the detainees to any state would violate a law passed by Congress, but she doesn’t trust that will prevent their transfer to South Carolina. President Obama has “skirted the law” before, she said. Haley said she’s exploring all options but gave no specifics for how she’ll fight the possibility that any will come to South Carolina, other than to say, “I can get loud.” She noted that South Carolina’s known as a strong military state. “This is a slap in the face to the people of South Carolina who have sacrificed so much for their country,” Haley said. On Wednesday, her predecessor, U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, wrote a letter to the Defense Department opposing the possibility. In it, he said he’s concerned about moving detainees from a remote corner of Cuba to a prison near a school, homes and a port.

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Sumter armory hosts active shooter exercise The South Carolina Army National Guard is partnering with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an active shooter response exercise at South Carolina National Guard’s Sumter Armory today. Anyone near the Sumter Armory and Dillon Park throughout the morning and early afternoon tomorrow may see an increase in military vehicles and law enforcement activities and should not be alarmed. Specific times were not published to ensure realism to the exercise. The support of the public is appreciated.

Jeep strikes man lying in road on Monday Sumter Police Department is continuing to investigate an accident in which a pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle after 11 p.m. on Monday. Initial reports indicate a 49-year-old man was lying in the road on Broad Street, between Carolina and Highland avenues, when he was struck by a 2003 Jeep traveling west on Broad Street, said Tonyia McGirt, spokeswoman for the Sumter Police Department. The 22-year-old driver was not injured, McGirt said. The pedestrian was taken to Palmetto Health Richland, where he remains in critical condition.

Joshua Baptist breaks ground on new center Joshua Baptist Church

will break ground at noon Saturday on the construction of a 19,000-square-foot Recreational Outreach Center. The Rev. Eugene Dennis said the building will include a kitchen, a dining area, a weight room, a locker room, classrooms and a full gymnasium. Dennis said the church has been planning the $2 million addition for about 10 years. After breaking ground Saturday, construction should begin in September with an anticipated completion in May 2016. The church plans to use the building for senior day care, children’s day care and even summer camps. The church is located at 5200 Live Oak Road in Dalzell. For more information, contact Dennis at (704) 5783389.

Officials: Boy bitten by shark on S.C. coast MURRELLS INLET — Officials say a 15-year-old boy is being treated for injuries to his hand and leg after being bitten by a shark on the South Carolina coast near Myrtle Beach. Assistant Chief J.R. Haney of Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District says the youth was bitten off Garden City Beach on Thursday and taken to a hospital. In a statement, the hospital says an emergency room physician confirmed that the injuries were shark bites. The boy was expected to be released from the emergency room later Thursday. At least 11 people have been reported attacked by sharks while swimming on the beaches of the Carolinas this summer. Two of the victims had limbs amputated.

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Foreigners now need passport to enter Mexico BY ELLIOT SPAGAT The Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Walking into Mexico at the nation’s busiest border crossing with the United States is no longer an uninterrupted stroll for foreigners. Pedestrians going to Tijuana from San Diego at the San Ysidro crossing must choose between a line for Mexicans who get walk through unchecked and a line for foreigners who must show a passport, fill out a form and, if staying more than a week, pay 322 pesos, or roughly $20, for a sixmonth permit. Travelers have long followed similar protocol at Mexican airports, but the new border procedure marks a big change at land crossings that weren’t designed to question everyone. Pedestrians and motorists have generally entered Mexico unencumbered along the 1,954mile border with the United States. “This is about putting our house in order,” said Rodulfo Figueroa, Mexico’s top immigration official in Baja California state, which includes Tijuana.

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A woman pushes a cart full of goods as she and others head toward the entrance to the Mexico border crossing in San Ysidro, California. Starting late Wednesday, pedestrians going to Tijuana from San Diego at the San Ysidro crossing must choose between a line for Mexicans, who get waved through, and a line for foreigners, who must now show a passport. The switch went off without a hitch late Wednesday. About a dozen foreigners stood in line, directed by Eng-

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Fire ‘hellstorm’ engulfs vehicle, kills 3 firefighters BY TED S. WARREN AND GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press TWISP, Washington — A “hellstorm” of flames apparently enveloped a vehicle that crashed while carrying firefighters battling a blaze in Washington state, killing three of them. Four other firefighters were hurt, including one critically, on Wednesday as crews fought raging wildfires advancing on towns in the north-central part of the state, some of the many blazes burning uncontrolled throughout the arid West. Drought and heat have combined to make this fire season one of the most explosive in recent years. Nearly 29,000 firefighters are battling some 100 large blazes across the West, including in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington and California.

The three deaths happened in the scenic Methow River valley about 115 miles northeast of Seattle, but few details were released as officials notified family members. “The firefighters were engaged in initial attack operations and were involved in a vehicle accident when it is believed that the fire overtook the vehicle,” said a statement from OkanoganWenatchee National Forest, relaying information from Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers. It wasn’t immediately clear if the four injured also were involved in the crash. The U.S. Forest Service statement identified the dead as agency firefighters. Of the injured, two are with the state Department of Natural Resources, one is a DNR contractor and one is a U.S. Forest Service employee.

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Sam Van Aken points out plum varieties on a tree at a nursery at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, on Aug. 3. Van Aken has stocked the campus nursery where he does his grafting with hard-to-find antique and heirloom varieties, some from an old research orchard. He has collected more than 40 varieties of plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots, cherries and almonds he can graft on to his trees. Inset, a variety of plums are seen growing on the same tree.

Many fruits stem from artist’s grafts SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Plums, peaches, nectarines and cherries all grow on just one of Sam Van Aken’s fruit trees. The trees blossom in a riot of red, white and pink each spring. The artist calls his creations the Tree of 40 Fruit. And the tree at Syracuse University, and others like it, really does bear 40 or more varieties of stone fruit, thanks to carefully planned grafts. The hybrid trees provide both juicy fruit and food for thought about preserving agricultural heritage. But most of all, Van Aken wants to provoke a response. “When somebody happens upon it and they see it blossom in these different colors, and they see it growing all these different fruit ... there’s this rethinking, there’s this sort of moment that sort of interrupts the everyday,” said Van Aken, who teaches art at the university. Van Aken’s first 40-fruit tree has been located for the past four years on the edge of a campus green. On a recent broiling summer day, Van Aken plucked a few yel-

the amount of time Jesus fasted. Van Aken was inspired to include harder-tofind fruits after reading a century-old book, “The Plums of New York,” that listed hundreds upon hundreds of varieties. The abundance was strikingly different from the few types of purple plums found in modern supermarkets. He stocked the campus nursery where he works with antique and heirloom varieties, including some from a now-defunct research orchard. He has now collected more than 40 varieties of plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots, cherries and almonds that he can graft to his trees. The trees can turn heads in the spring, when the multicolored blossoms signal something unusual. But people who walked by the Syracuse University tree on a recent day barely looked up from their phones to notice the subtle differences in fruit from branch to branch. University employee Karen Davis said she had heard of Van Aken’s tree, but walked by it at least twice a day without realizing it.

low plums the size of golf balls and ducked under a low branch to give a trunkto-leaf tour. Starting with a plum root stock, he has more than the years grafted on a cornucopia of fruit. “Right here is a nectarine. It comes out on a plum base, but it continues to grow up here, until you have peaches on the end,” he said. “There’s a couple of apricots that have been grafted on, and this out on the end is a red-leaf plum variety.” The tree project is an outgrowth of Van Aken’s work as a sculptor — one used to working with nontraditional materials. Early on, he considered arranging different trees that blossomed at different times before realizing he could “collapse the entire orchard on to one tree.” He decided to work with stone fruit — that is, fruit with pits. “It actually started with a Tree of 100 Fruit,” he said with a laugh. “I was sort of ambitious.” He eventually settled on 40, a number rich with biblical allusions, such as the 40 days and 40 nights of rain when Noah built an ark and

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Scientists find how obesity gene works Researchers hope information will give a clue to treatments beyond diet, exercise BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise. The work solves a big mystery: Since 2007, researchers have known that a gene called FTO was related to obesity, but they didn’t know how and could not tie it to appetite or other known factors. Now experiments reveal that a faulty version of the gene causes energy from food to be stored as fat rather than burned. Genetic tinkering in mice and on human cells in the lab suggests this can be reversed, giving hope that a drug or other treatment might be developed to do the same in people. The work was led by scientists at MIT and Harvard University and published online Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine. The discovery challenges the notion that “when people get obese, it was basically their own choice because they choose to eat too much or not exercise,” said study leader Melina Claussnitzer, a genetics specialist at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. “For the first time, genetics has revealed a mechanism in obesity that was not really suspected before” and gives a third explanation or

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factor that’s involved. Independent experts praised the discovery. “It’s a big deal,” said Dr. Clifford Rosen, a scientist at Maine Medical Center Research Institute and an associate editor at the medical journal. “A lot of people think the obesity epidemic is all about eating too much,” but our fat cells play a role in how food gets used, he said. With this discovery, “you now have a pathway for drugs that can make those fat cells work differently.” Several obesity drugs are already on the market, but they are generally used for shortterm weight loss and are aimed at the brain and appetite; they don’t directly target metabolism. Researchers can’t guess how long it might take before a drug based on the new findings becomes available. But it’s unlikely it would be a magic pill that would enable people to eat anything they want without packing on the pounds. And targeting this fat pathway could affect other things, so a treatment would need rigorous testing to prove safe and effective. The gene glitch doesn’t explain all obesity. It was found in 44 percent of Europeans but only 5 percent of blacks. So other genes clearly are at work, and food and exercise still matter. Having the glitch doesn’t destine you to become obese

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but may predispose you to it. People with two faulty copies of the gene (one from Mom and one from Dad) weighed an average of 7 pounds more than those without them. But some were obviously a lot heavier than that, and even 7 pounds can be the difference between

a healthy and an unhealthy weight, said Manolis Kellis, a professor at MIT. He and Claussnitzer are seeking a patent related to the work. It was done on people in Europe, Sweden and Norway, and funded by the German Research Center for Environ-

mental Health and others, including the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Obesity affects more than 500 million people worldwide and contributes to a host of diseases. In the U.S., about one-third of adults are obese and another one-third are more modestly overweight. The FTO gene turns out to influence obesity indirectly, as a master switch that affects two other genes that control thermogenesis, or burning off energy. It’s long been known that brown or beige fatty tissue — the so-called “good fat” — burns calories, while the more common white fat stores them. The body constantly makes fat cells, and the two genes determine whether they become brown or white ones. In one experiment described in the medical journal, researchers blocked the faulty gene’s effect in mice and found they became 50 percent leaner than other mice despite eating a high-fat diet, and burned more energy even when asleep.

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THE SUMTER ITEM Members of this year’s Surgical Technology graduating class are, in alphabetical order: Misty D. Burress, Allison P. Burrows, Danielle Culanding, Hayley E. Forester, Misty A. Graham, Jasmine N. Harrison, Tiffany R. Hutson, Jacquelynn H. King, Alexandria E. Martinez, Tonya F. Taylor, Jovan M. Weston, and Stephanie L. Williams . Adjunct faculty includes: Shannon Brazell and Belinda Lowder. Brie Weber is Program Manager. PHOTO PROVIDED

course, students learn the basics and the more advanced lessons of the program with the help of simulation mannequins and by visiting local and regional clinics. “We want our students to be academically prepared and skillfully ready by the time they graduate,” Weber said. Allison Burrows, one of Weber’s 2015 students, said Central Carolina’s operating rooms were very beneficial to her education because they are exactly like an operating room in a hospital. She said she is also grateful to have had instructors who have years of experience in the medical field. Alexandria Martinez, an-

CCTC FROM PAGE A1 the members of the surgical team that prepare the operating room for each procedure and provide surgeons with whatever tools they need, Weber said. Belinda Lowder, adjunct instructor for the surgical technology program and surgical technologist at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, said surgical technologists have to be 10 steps ahead of the surgeon to know what he or she will need next. She said that though the job can be mentally exhausting, it is worth it to be able to help someone and sometimes help save a life. Throughout the year-long

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RANGERS FROM PAGE A1 quit, and they do not complain.” Arnold said he suspects Haver and Griest had extra motivation to graduate “because you know everyone is watching. And, truthfully, there are probably a few folks who want you to fail. So you’ve got to put out 110 percent.” The families of the women gave a more modest assessment, saying in a joint statement that Haver and Griest, are “just like all the soldiers” graduating this week from the grueling two-month Ranger course. Griest, 26, and Haver, 25, are “happy, relieved and ready for some good food and sleep” before they line up Friday at Fort Benning alongside 94 male soldiers who also earned the coveted black-and-gold Ranger tab to adorn their uniforms. The course tests soldiers’ ability to overcome fatigue, hunger and stress during combat operations. The Army opened Ranger School to female soldiers for the first time this year as part of the military’s push to open more combat jobs to women. “This has been something

she’s wanted to do for a long, long time,” Griest’s older brother, Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mike Griest, told The Associated Press in a phone interview. “We’re all very, very proud of her. It’s a tremendous achievement not only for her personally but for the Army and women in the military in general.” Griest grew up loving to camp in the wilderness and test her endurance, making her a natural to take on Ranger School, her brother said. He noted she chose to become a military police officer because she felt it was the closest she could get to an Army combat job. “If she had been allowed to go infantry out of college, she would have done that,” Mike Griest said. Haver followed in her father’s footsteps to become a pilot of attack helicopters. He also served as a career Army aviator who flew Apaches and said his daughter has always been mentally tough and incredibly physically fit. He said she has run marathons and competed in triathlons for West Point. “She’s kind of built for this thing,” Chris Haver said.

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Man suffers sense of loss after returning dog DEAR ABBY — A man I work with found a dog on his way to the office. He picked it up, took it home and Dear Abby was immediately talking ABIGAIL about what a VAN BUREN good playmate the dog would make. He said he tried to call the local animal shelter, but was put on hold twice, so he gave up. I felt he should have made more of an attempt to find the owner before claiming it as his own. I immediately posted a free “found dog” ad online and, three weeks later, received a message.

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It turned out the dog belonged to a 72-year-old woman who lives alone. She discovered her back door open one day and her dog missing. I put my co-worker in touch with the lady and said I’d leave it to him to do what he felt was best. After confirming the dog was indeed hers, he reluctantly returned it to her. He is now telling everyone he’s very sad at his loss and that it was “almost as hard as having a dog put to sleep.” He’s receiving major sympathy from some of our coworkers who seem to be upset with me for posting the found dog ad. Am I wrong to think this small effort should have been expected in this situation, and what I did was the right thing?

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Did the right thing in Texas DEAR DID — I don’t think you did anything wrong, and I’m 100 percent positive that the dog’s owner would agree with me. She was probably worried sick, wondering if her beloved companion was lying injured or dead in a ditch somewhere. While I appreciate your coworker feeling a sense of loss at having to return the dog, he should be comforted in the knowledge that it’s in a home where it is loved and cared for. And that is NOT comparable to having to have one euthanized. However, because he is grieving, suggest he ask the owner for visitation. Out of gratitude, she may agree.

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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

ACROSS 1 Goof 5 Barnyard cries 9 Cook, in a way 13 Scheduled 2022 FIFA World Cup host 15 “As Time Goes By” requester 16 Procter & Gamble cosmetics brand 17 Missed the bird’s nest under the eaves? 20 Toon cat 21 Farm shelter 22 Records, nowadays 23 Study intently, with “over” 24 City SW of Le Havre 26 Red army unit? 33 Thirsts 34 Bit attachment 35 Luau dish 36 Here, in 24-Across 37 Barber’s “Vanessa,” for one 39 Throw in 40 Time meas. 41 Drive 42 Musical lament 44 Druid baker’s recipe? 48 Future execs, perhaps 49 They’re full of beans

50 It was removed from the Dow 30 the same year Nike was added 53 Protective cover 54 Court 57 Carmichael/ Gorrell classic, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme 61 Nike competitor 62 Art medium 63 Shred 64 Tiny stream 65 Damage 66 Hits the road DOWN 1 Real estate ad no. 2 “Symphonie espagnole” composer 3 Couple in the news 4 Dog’s dog 5 Winter warmer 6 Natural soother 7 “__ rule ...” 8 Subside 9 Likely to elicit a nod? 10 Norwegian saint 11 “It is the green-eyed monster ...” speaker 12 Strong cleaners 14 Some copiers

18 “Me neither” 19 Canceled a reservation, maybe 23 Ore. setting 24 Speaker of words like alpha and bravo 25 It’s frequently in Italian 26 Aerial view provider 27 Saint __: Caribbean island nation 28 Via 29 Like alpha, but not bravo 30 Split 31 Sidestep 32 Where to get down 37 Ocean predator 38 Two of Rory McIlroy’s major wins, familiarly

41 Put away, as groceries 42 Beat address 43 “__ a trick!” 45 Unscrupulous 46 Sousaphone, for one 47 Loud noise 50 Food thickener 51 Son of Jacob 52 Stamp purchase 53 Icy coating 54 Lush 55 “The Sea of Faith / Was __, too, at the full ... “: “Dover Beach” 56 Laudatory verses 58 Berlin pronoun 59 In the fashion of 60 Actor’s exaggeration

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COMMENTARY

The immigration swamp not new “This was not a subject that was on anybody’s mind until I brought it up at my announcement.” — Donald Trump, on immigration, Republican debate, Aug. 6

ot on anyone’s mind? For years, immigration has been the subject of near-constant, often bitter argument within the GOP. But it is true that Trump has brought the debate to a new place — first, with his announcement speech, Charles about whethKrauthammer er Mexican migrants are really rapists and now with the somewhat more nuanced Trump plan. Much of it — visa tracking, E-Verify, withholding funds from sanctuary cities — predates Trump. Even building the Great Wall is not particularly new. (I, for one, have been advocating that in this space since 2006.) Dominating the discussion, however, are his two policy innovations: (a) abolition of birthright citizenship and (b) mass deportation. Birthright citizenship. If you are born in the United States, you are an American citizen. So says the 14th Amendment. Barring some esoteric and radically new jurisprudence, abolition would require amending the Constitution. Which would take years and great political effort. And make the GOP anathema to Hispanic-Americans for a generation. And for what? Birthright citizenship is a symptom, not a cause. If you regain control of the border, the number of birthright babies fades to insignificance. The time and energy it would take to amend the Constitution are far more usefully deployed securing the border. Moreover, the real issue is not the birthright babies themselves, but the chain migration that follows. It turns one baby into an imported village. Chain migration, however, is not a constitutional right. It’s a result of statutes and regulations. These can be readily changed. That should be the focus, not a quixotic constitutional battle. Mass deportation. Last Sunday, Trump told NBC’s Chuck Todd that all illegal immigrants must leave the country. Although once they’ve been kicked out, we will let “the good ones” back in. On its own terms, this is crackpot. Wouldn’t you save a lot just on Mayflower moving costs if you chose the “good ones” first — before sending SWAT teams to turf families out of their homes, loading them on buses and dumping them on the other side of the Rio Grande? Less frivolously, it is estimated by the conservative American Action Forum that mass deportation would take about 20 years and cost about $500 billion for all the police, judges, lawyers and enforcement agents — and bus drivers — needed to expel 11 million people. This would all be merely ridiculous if it weren’t morally obscene. Forcibly evict 11 million people from their homes? It can’t happen. It shouldn’t happen. And, of course, it won’t

‘If you are born in the United States, you are an American citizen. So says the 14th Amendment. Barring some esoteric and radically new jurisprudence, abolition would require amending the Constitution. Which would take years and great political effort.’ ever happen. But because it’s the view of the Republican front-runner, every other candidate is now required to react. So instead of debating border security, guest-worker programs and sanctuary cities — where Republicans are on firm moral and political ground — they are forced into a debate about a repulsive fantasy. Which, for the Republican Party, is also political poison. Mitt Romney lost the Hispanic vote by 44 points and he was advocating only self-deportation. Now the party is discussing forced deportation. It is not just Hispanics who will be alienated. Romney lost the Asian vote, too. By 47 points. And many nonminorities will be offended by the idea of rounding up 11 million people, the vast majority of whom are law-abiding members of their communities. Donald Trump has every right to advance his ideas. He is not to be begrudged his masterly showmanship, his relentless candor or his polling success. I strongly oppose the idea of ostracizing anyone from the GOP or the conservative movement. On whose authority? Let the people decide. But that is not to say that he should be exempt from normal scrutiny or from consideration of the effect of his candidacy on conservatism’s future. If you are a conservative alarmed at the country’s direction and committed to retaking the White House, you should be concerned about what Trump’s ascendancy is doing to the chances of that happening. The Democrats’ presumptive candidate is flailing badly. Republicans have an unusually talented field with a good chance of winning back the presidency. Do they really want to be dragged into the swamps — right now, on immigration — that will make that prospect electorally impossible? Yes, I understand. The anger, the frustration, etc., etc., that Trump is channeling. But how are these alleviated by yelling “I’m mad as hell” — and proceeding to elect Hillary Clinton? Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2015, The Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR DO YOU KNOW THE DEFINITION OF RACISM? Response to Mr. Baten’s letter dated 8/20/15 The definition of racism according to the Oxford English dictionary is: “A belief in the superiority of a particular race.” None of the examples presented by Mr. Baten’s support that definition. We live in a time where the president of the U.S. is African-American, and Dr. Ben Carson is one of the leading candidates running for the presidency. Hollywood, corporations, governments — both federal and local are all examples where racism is not an issue. What is the issue is racial politics and political correctness. Until we recognize the individual as recognized by the Constitution and not a selected group, we will continue to have this perceived prejudice towards any minority group. The Constitution protects the God-given rights of the individual no matter what the race, sex or creed and not a group that demands enhanced privileges. Until the government, the press and political groups end this war on the Constitutionally protected, individual belief systems, we will continue to have national strife. We as individual human beings have a right to think what we want and believe what we wish to believe. Cultural name calling is highest act of racism. Joseph C. Valcourt Sumter

YOUR OPINION VERSUS THE GROUPS’ Once again, the duo of Baten and Burns see fit to impose opinions. Mr. Baten: I agree with you 100%. However, as I pointed out a few years ago, attaching your ‘title’ at the end of your letter infers that your opinion is also that of the entire Sumter County Council. I

seriously doubt that is the case. So, please sir, refrain from adding your title to your letters. They are your opinions, not Sumter County Council. Mr. Burns: I fail to understand why you are so incensed about gun control? Do you think for one minute that crooks will adhere to new laws? There are plenty of laws now that criminals don’t give a ... about, and you want more? Can you please explain to me what new laws will accomplish? Will criminals comply? You imply that people are ‘hiding’ behind the second amendment. What is there to hide? Seems plain and simple. In fact, I fully agree with it, word for word. Especially the ‘shall not be infringed’ part. And finally, you ‘promise its probably safer in Afghanistan’ than some communities here. Given a choice, I would rather live in Afghanistan than live in some of those same communities. I guess that would make me ‘mental’, huh? Dennis E. Vickers Wedgefield

YES, WE NEED TO DISCUSS RACIAL PROBLEMS Eugene Baten, again you have written your “gloom, despair and agony on me” tirade about the downtrodden black man. The only thing I agreed with is we do need more discussion about racial problems; however, the discussion is how we get the African American male to stand up and be family men. The thugdum life is their choice and not promoted by another race. The men need to be in their child’s life to support and teach self-respect, education and life choices. Instead many promote drugs, sexual activity and dropping out of school. The majorities of African American males do support their families; pro-

mote lawful conduct and education so they can have a better life. It is the young minority group of the race that creates the problem because they have been taught not to care. They see drugs as a money maker, but in fact, they are a life destroyer, both through sales and use. Sexual activity is a social activity, and the pregnancy is a mistake made by the female. The government dole is a freebee that they deserve so why work. So this is now, they cannot gain good employment because of criminal records, failed education and the thought that they deserve to start at the top as minimum wage is less than they can get from the many programs the government promotes. They father children; don’t you just love “Maury” whereas they do not take responsibility, and the odds are great that they are not the biological father. Reporting racial demographics in regard to school attendance is not a school board problem for the masses; it is the parent responsibility. We pay taxes for schools and buses, and if the kids are not willing to utilize what is provided, blame the parents. We need to hold parents accountable; this day and age of everything is someone else’s fault is ridiculous. Apparently you have lost touch with your own race Mr. Baten; you want to spew numbers and blame every other race for the African American problem. Jim Austin Sumter Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Sumter Item’s website, www.theitem.com.

EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES EDITORIALS represent the views of the owners of this newspaper. COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY are the personal opinion of the writer whose byline appears. Columns from readers should be typed, double-spaced and no more than 850 words. Send them to The Sumter Item, Opinion Pages, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, or email to hubert@ theitem.com or graham@theitem.com.

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SUPPORT GROUPS AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA Women’s Meeting — Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA “How it Works” Group — Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 494-5180. 441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441. AA Summerton Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. Manning Al-Anon Family Group — Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Manning. Call Angie Johnson at (803) 435-8085. C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

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

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at (803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426. Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD, coping skills, claims and benefits. Parkinson’s Support Group — Second Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital cafeteria, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 6613746. Sumter Chapter Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) — Third Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. Open to all families or friends who have lost a loved one to murder in a violent way. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Third Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hos-

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look for ways EUGENIA LAST to make physical improvements. Getting involved in an activity that is challenging will help you gain perspective regarding what’s important and what isn’t. Approach whatever you face with humility, and you will excel.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Frustration will surface if you try to do the impossible. Use your head and carefully think each step through to avoid disruptions. A change of scenery will do you a world of good. Clear vision comes from getting rid of clutter. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do the work yourself. You are capable of improving your surroundings and will simplify matters if you don’t get involved in a group effort. Someone will overreact or lead you in the wrong direction if you are too accommodating. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make changes because you want to, not because someone is pushing you to do so. A smart move on your part will show others that you are capable of taking charge and getting things done your way.

pital community meeting room, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 6613746. Amputee Support Group — Fourth Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital cafeteria, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 6613746. EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 8951252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377.

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS:

DAILY PLANNER

WEATHER TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Clouds and sun

Partly cloudy and humid

Mostly sunny

Partly sunny

Partial sunshine

A shower and t-storm around

91°

73°

89° / 70°

91° / 72°

94° / 72°

90° / 71°

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 15%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 60%

NNE 4-8 mph

NNE 3-6 mph

ENE 6-12 mph

WNW 3-6 mph

WSW 4-8 mph

ESE 4-8 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

ON THE COAST

Columbia 92/73

Sumter 91/73

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 90/71

Charleston 92/75

Today: Some sun with a thunderstorm; humid. High 88 to 93. Saturday: A storm in the south; clouds breaking in central parts. High 86 to 90.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 87/70/t 82/62/s 95/77/pc 78/58/s 92/76/t 82/66/pc 90/77/t 83/70/t 93/76/t 88/70/t 103/83/pc 72/60/pc 87/68/pc

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.94 75.61 73.14 96.19

24-hr chg -0.02 +2.35 +0.02 +0.03

Sunrise 6:47 a.m. Moonrise 12:56 p.m.

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

trace 1.50" 3.48" 25.65" 25.57" 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

91° 73° 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

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 87/72/pc 84/64/s 98/79/s 81/61/s 94/76/t 83/67/pc 91/77/t 83/71/pc 94/76/t 86/69/pc 102/85/t 75/61/pc 86/69/s

Myrtle Beach 90/74

Manning 92/73

Today: Times of sun and clouds. Winds east-northeast 4-8 mph. Saturday: Partly sunny. Winds southsoutheast 3-6 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 89/72

Bishopville 90/72

THURSDAY MEETINGS:

Celebrate Recovery — Every Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion). For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc. Wateree AIDS Task Force Support Group — Every third Friday, 11:30 a.m. Contact Kevin Johnson at (803) 7780303.

Gaﬀney 85/67 Spartanburg 86/70

Greenville 84/70

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

FRIDAY MEETINGS:

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter

Sickle Cell Support Group — last Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call Bertha Willis at (803) 774-6181.

TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 9057720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346. Journey of Hope (for family members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 1.90 -0.27 19 2.30 -0.04 14 1.51 +0.04 14 2.19 -0.08 80 73.99 -0.08 24 6.82 -0.52

AT MYRTLE BEACH

High 1:36 a.m. 2:22 p.m. 2:22 a.m. 3:12 p.m.

Today Sat.

Ht. 2.8 2.9 2.7 2.9

Low 8:29 a.m. 9:14 p.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:09 p.m.

Ht. 0.6 1.0 0.6 1.0

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 80/63/pc 87/70/t 93/72/t 93/76/t 84/73/t 92/75/t 87/68/pc 86/72/t 92/73/t 90/71/pc 86/68/t 88/70/pc 89/70/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 80/65/pc 88/71/pc 91/71/pc 90/73/t 83/72/s 89/71/pc 85/67/s 85/72/pc 91/72/pc 89/68/s 86/67/s 88/66/s 90/67/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 89/72/pc Gainesville 92/74/t Gastonia 86/68/pc Goldsboro 87/69/pc Goose Creek 92/74/t Greensboro 85/65/pc Greenville 84/70/pc Hickory 84/66/pc Hilton Head 91/78/t Jacksonville, FL 93/74/sh La Grange 91/72/t Macon 89/72/t Marietta 86/69/t

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 90/70/s 94/73/t 84/67/pc 88/66/s 89/69/pc 84/67/s 83/69/pc 81/67/s 88/76/t 93/73/t 93/72/pc 91/72/pc 88/71/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 82/64/pc Mt. Pleasant 91/76/t Myrtle Beach 90/74/t Orangeburg 93/73/t Port Royal 92/76/t Raleigh 86/66/pc Rock Hill 87/68/pc Rockingham 89/68/pc Savannah 94/75/t Spartanburg 86/70/pc Summerville 92/73/t Wilmington 87/70/pc Winston-Salem 83/64/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 80/65/pc 88/72/pc 87/71/s 91/70/pc 89/73/t 87/65/s 86/66/s 90/64/s 90/73/pc 85/68/pc 89/69/pc 87/66/s 84/66/s

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

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feelings will bring about positive change. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will get great satisfaction from helping others. You can improve your reputation, outlook and appearance if you are willing to take on a challenge that helps you face your fears. Stand up to anyone who tries to bully you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid a dispute with someone you care about. You will end up in a no-win situation that will waste time and lead to regret. Use your intellect and focus on something you enjoy doing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Situations will get blown out of proportion if you aren’t careful about what you say. Exaggerating your abilities will make you look bad. Put more energy into personal and home improvements. Choose romance over an argument. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An opportunity to get involved in a project that you see as a potential moneymaker looks promising. Take control to avoid any unnecessary mishaps. Your experience will help you turn an interesting concept into a thriving venture.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emotional problems will develop if you get into a discussion regarding your domestic situation. Don’t overreact or get angry. If you want to solve a problem, listen carefully and look for a suitable solution.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your emotions under control. If you want to discuss how you feel, make sure you listen to someone else’s point of view first. You can bring about positive change, but do so with love, not animosity. Stay calm as well as compromising.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will learn a lot from people who have more experience, as well as by watching the mistakes they make. Socializing will give you an opportunity to show others what you have to offer. Expressing your

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your vision will take you a long way if you are prepared to discuss your plans with someone who may be interested in a partnership. Be willing to offer a fair deal in order to get things up and running.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

7-14-23-25-30 PowerUp: 5

6-8-43-48-50 Powerball: 7; Powerplay: 2

2-7-33-39-53 Megaball: 9; Megaplier: 3

PICK 3 THURSDAY

PICK 4 THURSDAY

LUCKY FOR LIFE MONDAY

2-5-5 and 4-3-6

5-5-6-7 and 6-5-0-1

22-23-25-30-37; Lucky Ball: 14

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Pepper, an 8-year-old neutered and housebroken Jack Russell terrier / Chihuahua mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is friendly, affectionate, protective and active. Pepper likes to be around other dogs and would prefer a quieter home without small children. Pepper would make a great lap dog. The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com.

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

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13 days until kickoff for Gamecocks football

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015

Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP FOOTBALL

Barnes era begins for SHS Gamecocks open 2015 season tonight against York BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com As new Sumter High School football head coach Mark Barnes met with his team on the field at Sumter Memorial Stadium following its 7-7 tie against Lake City in the 34th Annual Sertoma Jamboree last Friday, he challenged the Gamecocks, telling them they were going to have to up their games with they schedule they have to face. “We knew we had to come out this week and get a lot better,” said SHS linebacker Tyrell Ceasar. Sumter will get to see just how much better it has gotten this week, but it will have a tough opponent for the test. The Gamecocks will play defending 4A Division II state runner-up York today at 7:30 p.m. at Sumter Memorial Stadium. “It’s going to be a big challenge for us,” Ceasar said. “We’ve got to go out and be better and they’re going to be a huge challenge.” The Cougars finished 12-3 on the season, reaching a state championship game for the first time in 28 years where they lost to Spartanburg. They started their season last year with a 42-34 victory over SHS. Barnes likes the way his team has responded in practice this week; now it’s a case of seeing how it translates to

SEE SUMTER, PAGE B3 TODAY’S HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES York at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. Lakewood at McBee, 7:30 p.m. Lee Central at Christ Church, p.m. Lake View at Scott’s Branch, p.m. Dorchester at Robert E. Lee, p.m. John Paul II at Clarendon Hall, p.m.

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First-year Sumter High School football head coach Mark Barnes and the 2015 Gamecocks will make their debut today at 7:30 p.m. as they host York, the 4A Division II state runner-up, at Sumter Memorial Stadium.

Gators set to make debut under Jackson O-line communication, aggressiveness key factors for Lakewood vs. McBee BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com All eyes will likely be on the Lakewood High School backfield tonight as the Gators formally introduce their new Wing-T offense on the road against McBee at 7:30 p.m. However, first-year head coach JACKSON Brian Jackson will be keeping his eyes on the offensive line – and more importantly — his ears. A change in scheme this offseason also included a change in terminology, and Jackson is anxious to see how it will all translate on the field. “I’m nervous,” Jackson laughingly admitted. “But I’m excited. I’ve looked forward to this day since March. I believe they’re

ready. They’ve made some pretty good strides in the last few weeks. Every scrimmage we’ve had, they’ve gotten better.” And that includes in the area of communication along the O-line, which might be as vital to the Gators’ success this season as anything. “Communication is everything in this kind of system,” senior offensive tackle Ralph Singleton said. “You’ve got to make sure everyone knows the play and what they need to do. That opens up everything. It lets the quarterback make his reads and lets the running backs just hit their gaps and go.” With that in mind, Jackson will be paying especially close attention to the chatter that goes on prior to every snap. “Being on the field, you

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CLEMSON FOOTBALL

PRO GOLF

Tigers kicker Lakip out for first 3 games THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tiger Woods tees off on the eighth hole during the first round of the Wyndham Championship on Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. Woods shot a 6-under 64.

Ward starts with 70 at Wyndham Championship GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Dalton Ward’s first round in a PGA Tour event on Thursday was average, which was more than good enough to keep him in the hunt for making the cut and reach the weekend rounds. WARD Ward, the former Sumter High School standout, shot an even par 70 in the first round of the Wynd-

ham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club. He is eight strokes behind leaders William McGirt, Tom Hoge and Erik Compton, who each shot 62. Ward tees off today at 9 a.m. with his threesome of Tyrone Van Aswegen and Andrew Loupe. Van Aswegen shot a 3-under 67 and Loupe shot a 5-over 75. Ward shot par on 10 holes and had four birdies and four bogeys. He started

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CLEMSON (AP) — Clemson kicker Ammon Lakip will sit out the first three games of the season because of an offseason drug arrest. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said Lakip, who was indefinitely suspended since June, will miss games against Wofford on Sept. 5, Appalachian State on Sept. 12 and Louisville on Sept. 17. Swinney said Lakip could return when Notre LAKIP Dame comes to Clemson on Oct. 3. The 21-year-old Lakip was arrested on June 6 and charged with misdemeanor cocaine possession, drivSWINNEY ing under the influence and refusal to take a blood, breath or urine test. Lakip made 21 of 28 field goals last season. He struggled early, going 1 of 4 in losses at Georgia and Florida State last season. Swinney said walk-on Greg Huegel will be the starting kicker after outperforming scholarship sophomore Alex Spence in camp.

SPORTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015

SCOREBOARD

Kansas City 4, Cincinnati 3 Detroit 15, Chicago Cubs 8 Houston 3, Tampa Bay 2, 13 innings L.A. Angels 1, Chicago White Sox 0

TV, RADIO

THURSDAY’S GAMES

TODAY

5:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Made in Denmark Second Round from Aalborg, Denmark (GOLF). 5:30 a.m. – NFL Preseason Football: St. Louis at Oakland (NFL NETWORK). 8 a.m. – Formula One Racing: Belgian Grand Prix Practice from Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Made in Denmark Second Round from Aalborg, Denmark (GOLF). 9:30 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Food City3 00 Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 11 a.m. – International Soccer: Under15 Match – Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Monchengladbach (UNIVISION). 11:30 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Western & Southern Open Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from Cincinnati (ESPN2). 1 p.m. – International Soccer: Under15 Match – Guadalajara vs. Atlas (UNIVISION). 1:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 2 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series International Pool Play Game from Williamsport, Pa. – White Rock, British Columbia, vs. Mexicali, Mexico (ESPN). 2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series West NAPA Auto Parts 150 from Monroe, Wash. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 3 p.m. – Amateur Golf: U.S. Men’s Amateur Quarterfinal Matches from Olympia Fields, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Wyndham Championship Second Round from Greensboro, N.C. (GOLF). 3:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Food City 300 Pole Qualifying from Bristol, Tenn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 4 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series United States Pool Play Game from Williamsport, Pa. – Taylors vs. Cranston, R.I. (ESPN). 4 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Chicago Cubs (FOX SPORTSOUTH, MLB NETWORK). 5:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race Pole Qualifying from Bristol, Tenn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 5:30 p.m. – High School Football: Corky Kell Classic from Powder Springs, Ga. -- Sandy Creek (Ga.) vs. Creekview (Ga.) (SPORTSOUTH). 6 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series International Pool Play Game from Williamsport, Pa. – Tokyo vs. Chinese Taipei (ESPN). 6 p.m. – LPGA Tour: Canadian Pacific Open Second Round from Vancouver, British Columbia (GOLF). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Western & Southern Open Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from Cincinnati (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – High School Basketball: Under Armour Elite 24 Dunk Contest from Brooklyn, N.Y. (ESPNU). 7:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Food City 300 from Bristol, Tenn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: York at Sumter (WIBZ-FM 95.5). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: MCCU Classic from Camden – Camden vs. Lugoff-Elgin (WPUB-FM 102.7). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Brookland-Cayce at Fairfield Central (WNKT-FM 107.5). 8 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series United States Pool Play Game from Williamsport, Pa. – Webb City, Mo., vs. Lewisberry, Pa. (ESPN). 8 p.m. – NWSL Soccer: Seattle at Houstson (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston or New York Mets at Colorado (MLB NETWORK). 8 p.m. – NFL Preseason Football: Seattle at Kansas City (NFL NETWORK). 8 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Atlanta at New York (NBA TV). 8 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Cruz Azul vs. Queretaro (UNIVISION). 8:30 p.m. – High School Football: Corky Kell Classic from Powder Springs, Ga. -- Archer (Ga.) vs. North Paulding (Ga.) (SPORTSOUTH). 9 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Boeing Classic First Round from Snoqualmie, Wash. (GOLF). 10 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Los Angeles at Phoenix (NBA TV). 10 p.m. - High School Football: Prep Zone Scoreboard Show (WIBZ-FM 95.5). 11 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Houston at Portland (UNIVISION). Midnight – NFL Preseason Football: Atlanta at New York Jets (NFL NETWORK).

GOLF

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L 43 47 51 67 70

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GB – 5 9 25 26

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L 53 55 62 61 70

Pct .558 .542 .488 .487 .407

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Milwaukee 8, Miami 7 Oakland 5, L.A. Dodgers 2 San Diego 3, Atlanta 2 Pittsburgh 4, Arizona 1 Baltimore 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Philadelphia 7, Toronto 4 Kansas City 4, Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 4, San Francisco 3 Detroit 15, Chicago Cubs 8 Washington 4, Colorado 1

THURSDAY’S GAMES

San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Arizona at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Atlanta at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Atlanta (S.Miller 5-9) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5), 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Nelson 9-9) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 9-5), 7:05 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 14-6) at Pittsburgh (Locke 6-7), 7:05 p.m. Arizona (R.De La Rosa 10-5) at Cincinnati (Holmberg 1-2), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Eickhoff 0-0) at Miami (K.Flores 1-1), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 7-7) at Houston (Fiers 0-0), 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 10-11) at Colorado (J.Gray 0-0), 8:40 p.m. St. Louis (Lackey 10-7) at San Diego (Cashner 4-12), 10:10 p.m.

NFL PRESEASON By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE Buffalo Miami New England N.Y. Jets SOUTH Houston Jacksonville Indianapolis Tennessee NORTH Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh WEST Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

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PA 10 21 36 31

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THURSDAY

Detroit at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

TODAY

Atlanta at N.Y. Jets, 7:30 p.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY

Baltimore at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Miami at Carolina, 7 p.m. New England at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Indianapolis, 7:30 p.m. Jacksonville at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Denver at Houston, 8 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 10 p.m.

WNBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Yankees 4, Minnesota 3 Texas 7, Seattle 2 Oakland 5, L.A. Dodgers 2 Baltimore 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Philadelphia 7, Toronto 4 Boston 6, Cleveland 4

SPORTS ITEMS

USC TE Adams earns endowed scholarship COLUMBIA – University of South Carolina tight end Jerell Adams was one of eight USC student-athletes across four sports to be the recipients of endowed scholarships. Adams, the former Scott’s Branch High School standout, received the Wraellen and Larry Winn Endowed Tight End Scholarship Adams is a 2-time member of the SEC AcADAMS ademic Honor Roll and earned the 2015 Dr. Harris Pastides Outstanding Student-Athlete Representative last spring. He has six starts in his career and owns 38 career receptions for 556 yards. “These endowed scholarships represent a special commitment by members of the Gamecock Club,” South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner said. “While the generosity of all members allows us to provide a world-class education for hundreds of student-athletes each year, these gifts ensure that some of those resources can go toward other initiatives that enhance the student-athlete experience at the University of South Carolina.” SKINS QB GRIFFIN LEAVES WITH STINGER, POSSIBLE HEAD INJURY

LANDOVER, Md. — Robert Griffin III has left the Washington Redskins’ exhibition game against the Detroit Lions because of a stinger and a possible head injury.

USC ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Baseball The Ken Branch and Kathy Falls Endowed Baseball Scholarship – Clark Scolamiero The Everette and Beverly Newman Endowed Pitcher’s Scholarship – Wil Crowe The Ken Rosefield Family Endowed First Baseman’s Scholarship – DC Arendas Women’s Basketball The Aleighsa Welch Endowed Women’s Basketball Scholarship – Tiffany Mitchell Football The Marcus Lattimore Endowed Football Scholarship – Brandon Shell The Tommy Suggs Endowed Quarterback Scholarship – Perry Orth The Wraellen and Larry Winn Endowed Tight End Scholarship – Jerell Adams Women’s Golf The Kenneth T. Lytle Endowed Women’s Golf Scholarship – Katelyn Dambaugh

The Redskins said their starting quarterback was questionable to return Thursday night. Backup Colt McCoy replaced Griffin. Griffin was hurt in the second quarter when he fumbled the ball while scrambling, then got landed on by defenders. The 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year completed 2 of 5 passes for 8 yards and was sacked three times and hit hard on several other occasions while playing four series. He fumbled twice. The second was recovered at Washington’s 11 by Detroit, which then needed four plays to score a touchdown for a 10-0 lead. KO TAKES EARLY LEAD IN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN

COQUITLAM, British Columbia — Two-time champion Lydia Ko shot a 5-under 67 on Thursday at

Vancouver Golf Club to take the early lead in the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open. Ko won in 2012 at Vancouver Golf Club at 15 years, 4 months to become the LPGA Tour’s youngest winner and fifth amateur champion. She successfully defended her title in 2013 as an amateur, winning by five strokes in Edmonton, Alberta. The 18-year-old New Zealander has two victories this year. AP SOURCE: J.R. SMITH AGREES TO NEW CONTRACT WITH CAVS

CLEVELAND — A person familiar with the decision says free-agent forward J.R. Smith has agreed to re-sign with the Cavaliers. Smith declined his $6.8 million player option following the season. He looked at other teams before deciding to return to Cleveland, said the person who spoke to the Associated Press on Thursday night on condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been signed. Smith came to the Cavs in a trade with the New York Knicks last season. He averaged 12.7 points in 46 regular-season games with Cleveland. GIANTS ACQUIRE OF BYRD FROM REDS FOR MINOR LEAGUER

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash from the Cincinnati Reds for minor league reliever Stephen Johnson. From wire, staff reports

EAST

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press W New York 67 Toronto 66 Baltimore 62 Tampa Bay 59 Boston 54 CENTRAL DIVISION W Kansas City 73 Minnesota 59 Detroit 58 Chicago 55 Cleveland 55 WEST DIVISION W Houston 66 Los Angeles 63 Texas 61 Seattle 56 Oakland 53

TODAY’S GAMES

Cleveland (Carrasco 11-9) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 9-5), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Milone 6-3) at Baltimore (W.Chen 7-6), 7:05 p.m. Texas (Lewis 13-5) at Detroit (Verlander 1-5), 7:08 p.m. Kansas City (Cueto 2-1) at Boston (Owens 1-1), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 7-7) at Houston (Fiers 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Smyly 0-2) at Oakland (Bassitt 1-4), 10:05 p.m. Toronto (Price 11-4) at L.A. Angels (Santiago 7-6), 10:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 11-7) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 14-7), 10:10 p.m.

Minnesota Chicago Detroit Green Bay WEST

The Associated Press Thursday At Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro, N.C. Purse: $5.4 million Yardage: 7,127; Par: 70 (35-35) First Round William McGirt 32-30—62 Erik Compton 28-34—62 Tom Hoge 29-33—62 Jim Herman 32-31—63 Derek Ernst 32-31—63 Morgan Hoffmann 31-32—63 Tiger Woods 32-32—64 Martin Kaymer 33-31—64 Carl Pettersson 32-32—64 Davis Love III 31-33—64 Tom Gillis 30-35—65 Jonas Blixt 33-32—65 Hideki Matsuyama 32-33—65 Bill Haas 31-34—65 Chad Campbell 31-34—65 Cameron Percy 34-31—65 Oscar Fraustro 33-32—65 George Coetzee 33-32—65 Sam Saunders 34-31—65 Tim Clark 31-35—66 OTHER: Dalton Ward 34-36—70

Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Kansas City at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

THE SUMTER ITEM

New York Indiana Washington Chicago Connecticut Atlanta

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

New York 73, San Antonio 45 Washington 79, Minnesota 61

THURSDAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

TODAY’S GAMES

Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Connecticut at Tulsa, 8 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Indiana at Seattle, 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

WYNDHAM FROM PAGE B1 on the 10th hole and shot a 1 over 36 on the back nine. He was 1 under 34 on the front nine with three birdies and two bogeys. Tiger Woods kept saying his game was getting better, even though his results didn’t show it. On his first day at the Wyndham Championship, his score finally did. Woods had his best round in more than two years Thursday, shooting a 6-under 64. Two-time heart transplant recipient Compton, McGirt and Hoge had a 2-shot lead on Woods. Morgan Hoffman, Jim Herman and Derek Ernst followed at 63, and Martin Kaymer, Davis Love III and Carl Pettersson joined Woods at 64. It was Woods’ lowest score on the PGA Tour since a 61 in the second round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in 2013. He and the others took advantage of a low-scoring day at what he called a “tricky” Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club that gave up bunches of birdies after morning showers softened the fairways and greens. “When it’s like this,” Woods said, “you’ve got to throw darts and go low.” And while Compton and McGirt threatened the tournament record, the clear story of the day was Woods. That low score couldn’t have come at a better time for the biggest name in the sport. He set the tone by holing a 54-foot chip shot on his first hole, the par-4 10th, for the first of his seven birdies. “Finally,” he said, “I got something out of my round.” Woods arrived insisting he was playing better than his recent results might indicate. He had missed the cut in three straight majors and had not finished better than

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William McGirt lines up a putt on the seventh hole during the first round of the Wyndham Championship on Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. McGirt, Erik Compton and Tom Hoge shared the first-round lead at 62. a tie for 17th at the Masters. He’s at No. 187 on the FedEx Cup points list and probably needs a win to move into the top 125 and earn a playoff spot. Yet he said after last week’s early exit from the PGA Championship that those results belied the improvement he was making in his game. “I know it’s crazy to say, but I wasn’t playing that poorly at PGA,” Woods said. “Any borderline shot (at Whistling Straits) I never got away with it, and that’s the way it goes. I felt like I was hitting the ball good enough and just kept progressing, and today was just a continuation of it.” Especially on that first hole. His shot from the left side of the green landed about 8 feet from the cup and rolled in. “I went for the shot, and instead of playing something more conservative, the greens were hard and fast, and I wanted to play something long,” Woods said. “I got aggressive with it, and I went for it, and I pulled it off. ... I could see it going in.” Hoge, playing in the day’s final grouping, made a late charge up the leaderboard, closing his round with a

5-foot birdie putt on the 18th. Compton, who started on the back nine, finished with a 29 on the front nine with seven birdies in that span. “Any time you can break 30 in nine holes, you’re obviously doing something really cool,” Compton said. It’s the latest positive for a 35-year-old who earned his tour card in 2012 — four years after his second heart transplant. He’s chasing his first victory, and so is McGirt, who finished in a tie for eighth here last year. At No. 86 on the points list, McGirt is in virtually no danger of missing the playoffs. Compton — who’s closer to the cutoff at No. 114 — is just trying not to lose any ground. Meanwhile, for the others closer to the postseason bubble, things are a little more stressful. Ernst, who’s at No. 178 and is playing in the final tournament of the 2-year exemption he earned for his lone victory — at the Wells Fargo Championship in 2013 — shot the best round of his four-year career. But perhaps nobody’s dealing with more than Billy Hurley III. Hurley’s first round came two days after he attended the funeral of his father, who died last week of a selfinflicted gunshot wound. The 33-year-old Hurley is at No. 131 on the points list and is only here this week because he’s trying to secure his PGA Tour card for next year. “It wasn’t really a hard decision” to play, Hurley said, “but it’s certainly hard to do.” He said he nearly felt overwhelmed on the putting green, “almost didn’t know what I was doing in some ways” during his first handful of holes, then “scrambled my way around” the back nine. By the end of his 69, Hurley said he “felt like almost a golfer again.” Sumter Item Sports Editor Dennis Brunson contributed to this article.

FOOTBALL

THE SUMTER ITEM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015

PRO FOOTBALL

Panthers, Miami wrap up practices BY STEVE REED The Associated Press SPARTANBURG— The Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers wrapped up a productive, injury-free joint practice on Thursday — a welcomed change considering both teams lost starters to season-ending knee injuries the day before. The Panthers began adapting to the difficult notion they’ll be without Kelvin Benjamin, their top playmaker in the passing game, leaving them without a clear No. 1 receiver. The Dolphins lost safety Louis Delmas, their emotional leader in the secondary, when he tore his right ACL just minutes after Benjamin left on a cart with a torn left ACL on Wednesday. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he addressed Benjamin’s injury at a team meeting on Wednesday night, telling players not to lose faith in the season. “We talked about the opportunity it created,” Rivera said. “We don’t want these things to happen, but when they do, somebody has to step up and take advantage of it. It’s not about us being one player. It’s about us being a team.” Still, it’s never easy replacing a player like Benjamin. He caught 73 passes for 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns last year as a rookie and only appeared to be getting better this summer. “Kelvin is a No. 1 go-to guy on the offense,” Panthers cornerback Josh Norman said. “Losing a guy like that on any team, it’s going to be big.

Deshaw Andrews. However, the Cougars return several starters on both lines. York has been outstanding the first two months of the season over the last three years, going 18-0. “They are a very wellcoached team,” Barnes said. “This is a difficult task for us. They know how to win, and that’s something we’ve got to work on. We’ve still got to learn how to win.” The Gamecocks return several starters on defense from last year’s 7-5 team, but it was a unit that al-

lowed over 29 points a game. Ceasar sees Sumter having a better defense this year. “We’ve worked really hard and I feel like we’ve gotten better,” he said. Barnes’ only concern today is York, not what it means beyond the opening game. “You only have 11 guaranteed Friday nights you get to play,” Barnes said. “Our focus is on this one game and doing whatever we can to win this game. We have to play really well to do that.”

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Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) tries to throw a pass over Carolina linebacker Shaq Green-Thompson (54) during Wednesday’s joint practice at the Panthers’ training camp in Spartanburg. Both teams walked away with injured players and hope to regroup heading into this weekend’s preseason games. But we’ve got formidable wide receivers in our group.” The Panthers are hoping rookie second-round draft pick Devin Funchess might be able to step up and take on Benjamin’s role as the “lead dog.” When the 6-foot-5, 245 pound Benjamin arrived at training camp last summer it was clear he was going to be a difference maker. Funchess hasn’t shown that ability just yet. And it doesn’t help that he sat out

GATORS FROM PAGE B1 can hear the offensive line talk,” Jackson said. “I encourage them to talk and call out blocking assignments. Hearing them call out the assignments with the Wing terminology that we’re trying to instill will be a big step in the right direction.” Another key sign will be the aggressiveness of the line as a whole. Zone blocking out of the spread formation the Gators used the last few seasons would qualify as being more passive than the zone blocking Jackson wants. “The Wing-T is a lot more of just hard-nosed, head-to-head football,” said Robert Overby, the Gators’ other senior offensive tackle. “It’s much more aggressive. We have to be much more aggressive than the other team and we have to attack more. You have to hit somebody.” And you have to be willing to find somebody to hit, Jackson added. “The hardest thing for them to adjust to was they had to go to a certain area and not just wait for somebody to come to them,” the LHS coach said. “They had to attack, they had to find somebody and be the aggressor.” The Gators have actually had fast starts to a lot of their scrimmages, but have hit lulls at certain times afterward, Jackson said. That will need to change if Lakewood is to have any sustained success, and that will be especially true today against the Panthers. LHS stomped McBee 42-12 last season in a battle of 3A vs. 1A, but that was the last game the Panthers lost until the state semifinals as they went 11-2. McBee has a similar ground-and-pound mentality on offense, Jackson said, complete with two running backs that top the scales at 240 pounds or more. “They’re kind of like

min at this point, but wouldn’t rule it out at a later date. He said the next three weeks will be spent evaluating the team’s group of receivers. Right now there are no clear cut starters at wide receivers with Funchess, Corey Brown, Jerricho Cotchery and Ted Ginn Jr. all in the mix. Dolphins coach Joe Philbin called Delmas’ injury “unfortunate” and is hoping Michael Thomas or Walt Aikens

will step up and fill that starting role. He said a lot will be determined by how they perform in the rest of the preseason, including Saturday night against Carolina. “Can they get a guy down in space? Can they tackle a guy when it’s third-and-8 and the guy catches a 5-yard pass? Those type of things,” Philbin said. “We need to see them compete and make plays.” Aside from the injuries, coaches and players alike felt like the two days of joint practices were productive. Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh called it a good measuring stick for the Dolphins, and felt like the defensive line made solid progress. “We were re-setting the line of scrimmage in their backfield in a handful of the plays, so I’m excited about it,” Suh said. “We got a lot of growth at the end of the day to continue to come together and gel as a group. I’m excited. I think we did, we came out here and accomplished some good things.” Suh even got a chance between plays to talk with Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who came under fire last year for calling the fiery defensive tackle “Donkey Kong Suh” several times during a press conference. “Did I expect the chatter? No, (Newton) just came up to me, so it was a good conversation and left it at that,” Suh said. Philbin said the practice tempo was the right pace. “We practiced fast,” Philbin said. “We got a lot accomplished.”

practice Thursday with a hamstring and won’t play in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Dolphins. “He and Kelvin are different type players,” Rivera said of the 6-foot-4, 228-pound Funchess. “Kelvin is a big, stout, physical guy, where Funchess uses his size to position himself. He’ll have to step it up and learn that style and technique of play.” Rivera said he doesn’t think the Panthers need to sign a free agent to replace Benja-

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two offensive linemen running downhill,” Jackson said. “So we’ve been preaching all week about staying aggressive, staying physical and staying on the blocks. We’ve got to wrap up low and gang tackle. “It’s going to be a battle in the trenches.” And the Gators are hoping to establish things on their side of the ball first. Sustained drives are a must against another physical running attack like McBee, Singleton said. “With the spread, you could go downfield and score in five plays,” he said. “With the Wing-T, you want a lot more plays. You want a lot more long drives. Long drives are your biggest weapon. “They keep the defense on the field and the other team’s offense off the field.”

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the game. “I think the mentality has been different in practice this week,” said Barnes, the fourth Sumter head coach in four seasons. “We had to practice inside on Tuesday, but it was a great practice, and we had a good practice (on Wednesday). “I think the fact that there’s a game at the end of the week has their attention on getting prepared.” Sumter will be going into the season without 2-year starting quarterback James Barnes and standout wide receiver Ky’Jon Tyler. Senior Alec Brumback will start at quarterback. “We’re super excited to start the season,” Brumback said. “We’re going to go out there and see how we do and then we’ll go from there.” York returns six starters on both sides of the football, but lost star quarterback

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tion will be taken. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

SUMTER TOUCHDOWN CLUB

The Sumter Touchdown club presented by FTC is accepting members as it prepares for the start of its weekly breakfast meetings on Sept. 4. The club will meet for 12 weeks through Friday, Nov. 29. Each meeting will feature a buffet breakfast, the recognition of The Sumter Item Players of the Week, a weekly devotional, a Pick ‘Em Contest, the Coaches Corner and a guest speaker. Membership is $100 and sponsorship levels start at $200. Meetings will be held each Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at The Quality Inn on Broad Street. For more information, go to www.sumtertdclub.com or call Lee Glaze at (803) 968-0773 or Talmadge Tobias at (803) 4914573 for more information.

ROAD RACING FORREST RAY 5K

The 10th Annual Forrest Ray 5K will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19. The race will begin at the Sumter County Library at 111 North Harvin Street. Proceeds from the race will go support the Sumter County Library. Race day registration will begin at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8. The registration cost prior to the race is $20 while race day registration is $25. Runners can visit strictlyrunning.com, the Sumter Family YMCA or any Sumter County Library location to register. For more information, call (803) 773-7273 or visit www.sumtercountylibrary.com.

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The Sumter County Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its adult softball leagues. Registration will run through Tuesday. There will be leagues for men’s corporate, men’s open, women’s open, men’s church, women’s church and co-ed. The cost is $250 per team. There will be a maximum of six regular-season games and a double-elimination tournament. A coaches meeting will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the recreation department at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org. FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its fall girls softball leagues. Registration will run through today. The league is open to girls ages 7-12 as of Dec. 31, 2015. Registration fee is $45. No late registra-

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its kickball league. Registration will run through Tuesday. The cost is $250 per team. There will be a maximum of six regular-season games and a double-elimination tournament. A coaches meeting will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the recreation department at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

GOLF 9-HOLE SCRAMBLE

The 9-hole Scramble event hosted by The Links at Lakewood will be held every Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per player and includes prizes and dinner. The cost is $12 for those attending just the dinner. To sign up, call the pro shop at (803) 4815700 up to 5 p.m. the day of the event.

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Death Valley gets new improvements to help enhance fan experience BY SCOTT KEEPFER Greenville News New and improved. That will be the catch phrase this season at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium as football fans will notice numerous upgrades and enhancements designed to improve the Gameday experience. Many of the improvements are the results of ideas generated by the inaugural Solid Orange Fan Advisory (SOFA) Board, which was formed last year and held its year-end meeting in May. “The fans at Clemson football games help create such a tremendous atmosphere for our student-athletes,” Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich said. “We’re always looking for ways to make their experience the best it can be, and these improvements are a few of the things we’re doing to ensure our fans have a great time and keep enjoying Death Valley.” Among the improvements: Seating renovations: Premium seat renovations of the south suites, enclosure of the north suites and creation of the new South Club, a 600-seat area on the south stands; The oculus: Completion of the WestZone oculus/bridge project, which has created a convenient pedestrian walkway between the north and south concourses;

Cellular service upgrade: A fourth-generation upgrade of the Distributed Antenna System via Verizon, which should improve cellular service throughout the stadium; Easier entry/departure: Adopted traffic improvement recommendations from civil engineering professor and traffic expert; Restroom improvements: Renovations in the north and south upper decks as well as improvements throughout the stadium; also, new portable restrooms located around Littlejohn Coliseum as it undergoes renovations, as well as a significant increase in restroom locations in tailgating areas; Beating the heat: Creation of “Cool Zones” in several locations, both in upper and lower decks, for the first two games of the season, and a $1 discount on bottled water (and $1 cups of ice) at concessions during the first two games; Video/sound upgrades: All new videos, including “This is Death Valley” entrance video and a fourth-quarter hype video, among others, and an upgraded speaker system and new speakers on the lower level concourse; Tigers for sale: New novelty stands in the upper decks as well as a new Nike exclusive Gameday store in the WestZone; also, inaugural “Fan Guide” will be mailed with each season ticket package and will be available throughout the stadium;

OBITUARIES CLYDE A. ANDERSON The life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Clyde A. Anderson was from July 26, 1955 to Aug. 13, 2015. The Rev. Dr. Clyde A. Anderson’s life and the works he performed for the goodness of God told the story of a laborer of the gospel for more than 40 years. Truly, the life he lived spoke of a man with great vision who loved the Lord, his family, church and comANDERSON munity. Born on July 26, 1955, the Rev. Dr. Clyde A. Anderson was the fifth of 12 children born to the late George Sr. and Sarah Plowden Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Sallie Lou Abraham Anderson; his maternal grandparents, John Jackson and Sadie Charles Plowden; and his sister, Velma A. McGee. Reared in the village of Mayesville, he attended the public schools of Sumter County District 2. In 1973, he graduated from Mayewood High School, Sumter. The Rev. Dr. Anderson’s Christian experience began at an early age at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church in St. Charles, where he served faithfully as a devout member in numerous capacities. His pastoral role commenced in 1974 as a student pastor in the South Carolina Conference, where he received his deacon’s orders in 1978 and his elder’s orders in 1980. In 1986, he transitioned to New York. As a member of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, he formerly served as the executive director / chief executive officer of the United Methodist City Society of New York, a multi-ethnic community-based organization that works cooperatively with other denominational and ecumenical agencies to develop human and financial needs to empower and transform urban churches and communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Humanitarian and world traveler, he also served as executive secretary for the general board of global ministries in both the national and world program divisions with specific mission responsibilities throughout the

United States, Africa, Middle East and Europe, where he traveled abroad extensively for more than a decade, building bridges and strengthening partnerships between ecumenical and tribal groups under the leadership of the United Methodist Church Mission Board. His work is widely recognized and earned him great respect for producing the phenomenal, by challenging and empowering oppressed people to achieve the impossible. The Rev. Dr. Anderson’s commitment to the call for spiritual healing, racial parity, social justice and economic equity for all people garnered him national recognition as a 21st century leader on the national and international levels. In his relationship with religious and government leaders, he led the United Methodist Church in analyzing and evaluating the context in which the church is called to Christian ministry in SubSaharan Africa. Special attention was given to culture, religion, history, politics, economics, environment and demographics. The Rev. Dr. Anderson had a yearning thirst for education and an invigorating passion for motivating God’s people to excel. He earned his doctor of ministry degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio; received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Claflin University, Orangeburg; and his master’s of divinity degree from the Interdenominational Theological / Gammon Center, Atlanta. Most recently in May 2015 he received an honorary doctorate degree from Anointed by God Ministry Seminary in Brooklyn, New York. The Rev. Dr. Anderson was also a strong political and social activist. He was engaged in a variety of religious, social, economic, fraternal and political organizations that played a significant role in empowering and transforming the lives of individuals and communities. He cofounded and served as the first president of the Southern Leadership Conference and the first president of the NAACP in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. He also served as president of the Ministerial Interfaith Association of New York; president and charter member of the Rainbow Push Chapter of

New York, where he was appointed eight years ago by the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.; cofounder and first president of the Marlboro County Southern Christian Leadership Conference; national vice president of the advisory board of the United African Congress; national executive officer of the ARWW Family reunion and former president of the general board of Global Ministries Black Staff Forum. The Rev. Dr. Anderson was also a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and was the recipient of numerous awards including receiving the key to the town of Mayesville in November 2000. He also received countless citations and proclamations for his unwavering contributions to the spiritual, socio-economic and political context. Prior to the Rev. Dr. Anderson’s demise, one of his greatest accomplishments he was most proud of was his life and teachings that were being featured into a movie documentary entitled, “God is up to Something.” The Rev. Dr. Anderson was a very compassionate, extraordinary, distinguished and knowledgeable man, who touched the lives of many. To know him was to love him and he was the wind beneath our wings. The indelible impression and enormous impact of his life will always be remembered and revered. The Rev. Dr. Anderson leaves to cherish and honor his legacy: a loving, supportive and devoted wife, Loretta Martino Anderson; five extremely devoted and loving sisters, Jeanette A. Alston (Kenzie), Lauretha A. McCants (Leon), Theresa A. Matthews, Yvette A. Young and Katrina A. (Frank) Simmons; five dedicated brothers, George Anderson Jr. (Sherry), Willie Anderson (Gail), Leander Anderson, Randolph Anderson (Gloria) and Garrett B. Anderson (Ruthie); four sisters-in-law, Joann B. Anderson, Joann Frazier, Clarissa Jenkins (Ralph) and Gerlien Harrison (Lawrence); 12 aunts; two uncles; one greataunt; 34 nieces and nephews, two of whom were raised in the home; 25 great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of dear cousins, relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held at noon on Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St.,

Sumter, with the Rev. Steve Holler, pastor; the Rev. Cecil B. Stone, eulogist; the Rev. Telley L. Gadson, presiding; witness of the life by Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, the Rev. Dr. Thomas Bowman, the Rev. Ernest Frierson, Elder Billy Gaskins, the Rev. Jack Washington, the Rev. Johnny R. Johnson, the Rev. Dr. Ernest Etherdge and Elder James Tillman; assisted by the Rev. Jeffrey Salley, the Rev. Dr. Robin Dease, the Rev. Wyatt C. Minton III, the Rev. Delores Barrett and the Rev. Willie Lawson. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his sister and brother-inlaw, Jeanette A. and Kenzie Alston, 545 Alpine Drive, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. The funeral procession will leave at 11:20 a.m. from the home of his sister and brother-in-law. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

JOSEPH C. MURRAY MANNING — Joseph Clarence Murray, 75, husband of Susie Mae Houston Murray, died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. He was a son of Illa Hilton Murray and the late Joseph Murray. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, Manning, with Minister Halbert Tucker officiating. MURRAY Burial will follow in Junkie Yard Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Caroline Murray, 1639 Jackson Road, Home Branch section of Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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TURBEVILLE — Rosa Lee Burgess McFadden, 81, wife of Fred McFadden, died on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. She was born on Aug. 22, 1933, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late John and Carrie McFadden Burgess. She received her formal education in the pubic schools of Clarendon County and MCFADDEN Wilmington, North Carolina. In her youth, she joined St. John AME Church, Workmen community. She later joined Oak Grove AME Church, Lake City. Survivors are her husband, Fred McFadden; three daughters, Hattie Burgess of Paterson, New Jersey, Naomi McFadden of the home and Thomasina Greene of Lilburn, Georgia; five sons, Willie (Berlinda) Burgess of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Letroy (Donna) McFadden of Herndon, Virginia, Larry (Brenda) Montgomery of Hollywood, Florida, Freddy (Carol) McFadden of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Timothy McFadden of Columbia; two additional daughters-in-law, Maureen McFadden of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Elizabeth McFadden of New Zion; two sisters, Ozella Burgess and Josephine McFadden, both of Paterson; one brother-in-law; five sisters-inlaw; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Celebratory services for Mrs. McFadden will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Oak Grove AME Church, 1709 Burnt Branch Road, Lake City, with the Rev. Shernard R. Barnes, pastor, officiating, the Rev. Leroy Evans Jr., the Rev. Leroy Evans Sr., the Rev. Willie Evans, Minister Willie Rose and the Rev. Mary Rose assisting. Burial will follow in Old McFadden Cemetery, Olanta. Mrs. McFadden will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral service. Eastern Star rites will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. Online memorials may be sent to samuelsfuneralhome. com. The family is receiving friends at 2191 William Gibbons Road, Turbeville. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

Rafael Ramirez Durant departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland. He was born on Sept. 15, 1982, in Sumter County, a son of Doris Durant (Willie) Shaw and Darryl Johnson. “Rocky,” as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, was reared with the support of a loving family. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was employed with Thompson Industrial Co. He was a devoted son, brother, father, uncle and, most of all, a great cook. He was well-known to tell jokes, dance, and make others laugh. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving parents, Doris Durant (Willie) Shaw and Darryl Johnson, all of Sumter; his companion, Felicia Pearson; three children, Alicia, Rihonna and Rakim Durant, all of Sumter; grandparents, Cleveland Durant and Jimmie and Ora Mae Johnson, all of Sumter; two sisters, Deneeka Brunson and Destiny Shropshire, both of Sumter; four stepsisters, Lafonda Jefferson, Michelle Cobia, Yolanda Cobia and Cynthia Cobia, all of Sumter; seven brothers; one stepbrother; 10 aunts; two grandaunts; three granduncles; six uncles; a host of nieces, nephews, close relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, three great-grandmothers, two brothers and five uncles. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Durant will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. George English officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at 42 Third Ave., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

IDELLA P. DUPREE NORTH AUGUSTA — Idella Parker Dupree, 70, died on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at her residence, 1001 Frances St., North Augusta. She was born on March 26, 1945, in Manning, a daughter of the late Preston and Amanda Brunson Parker. She was a 1965 graduate of Manning Training School. She was employed as a seamstress. In her youth, she joined New Light DUPREE Missionary Baptist Church, Davis Station. Survivors are four children, Terry (Jennie) Dupree, Tyrone (Thenevah) Dupree, Tangie Dupree and Tracey Dupree, all of Atlanta; two nephews reared as brothers, Frank (Deloris) Parker and Willie Moses Parker, both of Manning; additional sisters and brothers-inlaw; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Davis Station, with the Rev. Johnnie Lawson, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Deloris Parker, the Rev. O’Donald Dingle, the Rev. Jacqueline Jackson and Pastor Myra Pearson assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Mrs. Dupree will lie in repose one hour before funeral time. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Samuels Funeral Home LLC, 114 N. Church St., Manning. Online memorials me be sent to www.samuelsfuneralhome.com. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JULIUS OLIVER GREELEYVILLE — Julius Oliver, 91, widower of Lillie Mae Williams Oliver, died on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 26, 1923, in Greeleyville, a son of the late Wesley and Hattie Bennett Oliver. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 688 Carrols Road, Greeleyville. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

BENJAMIN CHINA JR. ALCOLU — Benjamin China Jr., 80, died on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 3, 1934, in Alcolu, a son of the late Rev. Benjamin Sr. and Mary

McCray China. The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Maggie Tindal, 1188 Heriott St., Manning. These service have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JULIA D. PLEASANT Julia Dixon Pleasant, 74, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Ronald E. McNair Nursing and Rehab Center in Lake City. She was born on Nov. 23, 1939, in Sumter, to the late Willie and Carrie Davis Dixon. The family will receive visitors at the home of her niece, Carolyn Dixon, 519 E. Charlotte Ave. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

PATRICIA CHESTNUT Patricia Chestnut, 60, wife of Joseph Chestnut, died on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at her home. Born on Nov. 30, 1954, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of Romeo and Mary Fortune Cooper. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1285 E. Calhoun St., Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

GUS THOMAS GIBSON SR. On Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, Gus Thomas Gibson Sr. departed this life at the Northwoods Senior Living and Memory Care Center, Sumter. Born on April 7, 1941, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late James Henry Sr. and Chinese Witherspoon Gibson. A service of remembrance for Gus Thomas Gibson Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Fleming and DeLaine Chapel, 222 W. Boyce St., Manning, with the Rev. Robert L. China Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at the Historic Liberty Hill AME Church Cemetery, Summerton. Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services. Online condolences may be sent to www.flemingdelaine. com or Flemingdelaine@aol. com.

JOHN CARTER JR. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, John “Jackie” Carter Jr. exchanged time for eternity at the National Healthcare Center, Sumter. Born on April 19, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late John and Mamie Washington Carter. Jackie’s memories will be cherished by his son, Kevin A. Carter; stepdaughter, Charlotte Payne; sister, Doris C. Riley; and two aunts, Dora Raynor and Jerona W. Riley. A service of remembrance for John “Jackie” Carter Jr. will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Fleming and DeLaine Chapel, 222 W. Boyce St., Manning, with the Rev. Ranzy McFadden Jr. officiating. Inter-

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015 ment will follow in Paxville Cemetery, Paxville. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence of his sister, Doris Carter Riley, 1047 McDuffie Drive, Paxville community of Pinewood. Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services. Online condolences may be sent to www.flemingdelaine. com or Flemingdelaine@aol. com.

JOHN R. MCBRIDE John Ricardo McBride, 59, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on June 10, 1956, in Pompano Beach, Florida, he was a son of the late David McBride and Ozetta McBride Robinson. John was reared by his aunt, Janie Dennis, and grandmother, Irene Blue. He was a graduate of Neptune High School in Neptune, New Jersey. After high school, he enlisted in the Marines. He later attended culinary school and became a chef. John is survived by his mother, Ozetta Robinson of Neptune; three daughters, Danielle (Corey) Horton of Middletown, New York, Lawana (Nick) Gorton of Orlando, Florida, and Jawanda McBride of Erie, Pennsylvania; four sisters, Albertha (Raymond) Love of Greensboro, North Carolina, Mazetta (Jim) Crawford of Surprise, Arizona, Sandra Robinson of Asbury Park, New Jersey, and Jamie Robinson of Neptune; five brothers, Daniel (Adeliya ) McBride of Ocala, Florida, Clint (Rewena) Robinson, Mark (Terea’sa) Robinson, Anthony (Barbara) Robinson and Christopher Robinson, all of Neptune; two aunts, Janie (Charlie) Dennis of Rembert and Juanita (Cyril) Toomer of Atlanta; two uncles, David ( Naomi) Blue and Charlie (Frances) Blue of Pompano Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at New Birth Holiness Church, 41 Larkin St., with Bishop Nathan Amos officiating, assisted by Pastor Ruth Campbell, Minister Beatrice Charles and Elder Richard Dukes. Burial will follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Rembert. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his uncle and aunt, Deacon Charlie and Janie Dennis, 5435 Dais Road, Rembert. Ephriam D. Stephens Funeral Home, 230 Lafayette Drive, Sumter, is in charge of these arrangements. “Where Dignity is the Watchword”

NIGEL J. CORBETT BISHOPVILLE — Nigel Jamaine Corbett, son of Colon and Patricia Corbett, entered eternal rest on Aug. 17, 2015, in Bishopville. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 136 S. Calhoun St., Bishopville. Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Gum Spring Baptist Church, Bishopville, with the pastor, the Rev. Alexander Davis presiding and the Rev. Percy Tirrell McIntyre, eulogist. Interment will follow in Gum Spring Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

MARY E. CARTER Mary E. Carter, 80, departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Bronx, New York. Born on Oct. 29, 1934, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Hollie Mathis and Rosa Mathis Brailsford. She was married to the late George Carter. She was educated in the public schools of Lee County. At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined Joshua Baptist Church. In 1959, she moved to New York. She leaves to cherish her memories: four sisters, Annie Mae Wactor of Sumter, Annette Gary of Camden, Leenora (Thomas) Jenkins of Bronx and Dorothy (Percell) Moore of Lugoff; a special stepsister, Bertha McCoy of Sumter; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers, the Rev. Isaac, Joe Lewis, James Henry and Lee Grant Mathis; and three sisters, Fannie Brisbon, Frances Demeary and Baby Mazzie. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, with the Rev. Eugene Dennis, pastor, the Rev. J. Elbert Williams, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of her sister, Annie Wactor, 5245 Cotton Acres Road, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 3 p.m. The funeral procession will leave at 3:20 p.m. from the home. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in the Joshua Baptist Churchyard cemetery. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. com.

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Appliances New Appliance Store Opening Used Appliances & More 1219 Peach Orchard Rd Sumter SC 29154 Tues-Sat 10-6pm 803-651-0582 Washers, Dryers, TV's, Glassware, Stoves, Jewelry

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Thereyarn Pressley, Sr. Sunrise:03/14/32 Sunset:08/21/08 Fond Memories of my husband. Seven years have come and gone and your memory lives on. Love always, Willie Ruth Pressley

722 Bultman Dr Sat 7-? Indoor/outdoor Rain or Shine. Electronics, gaming system, books, toys clothing,baby items, housewares, fish aquarium & lots more!

Thereyarn Pressley, Sr. 03/14/32 - 08/21/08 Still missing you and forever loving you. Your Baby Girl, Judy & Jerry In Loving Memory of

Mobile Home Rentals

New Millennium 1109 N. Main St. (15 N) BBQ, Car Wash & Yard Sale. Sat. 8-until

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. 905-4242 or 494-5500

For Sale or Trade Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES Home Improvements Purvis's seamless & leafless gutters, windows & vinyl siding. Pressure washing & free estimates. call 803-825-7443. Professional Remodelers Home maintenance, ceramic tile, roofing, siding & windows doors, etc. Lic. & Ins. (Cell) 803-459-4773 JAC Home Improvements 24 Hr Service. We beat everyone's prices, Free Estimates Licensed & Bonded 850-316-7980 803-968-5528

Lawn Service Got Termites/ Moisture Problems! Call Grassbusters 803-983-4539 Licensed/ Insured

Legal Service Attorney Timothy L. Griffith 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury

Roofing All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

Houses & Mobile Homes for rent. 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms. Section 8 OK. Call 773-8022. 4BR DW Dalzell 803-469-6978 2BR, 1BA, No pets, Scenic Lake MHP, call 9-5 803-499-1500

6 Middle St. Must Sell 3 or 4 Br. 2 Ba. C/H/A. New construction. Financing avail. $330 mo. 464-5960 315 Rainbow Dr. Move in ready.Maint. free. 3 BR 2 BA 1 car garage. Fncd yard, scrned bck porch, pool/deck. Must sell!! Asking $125,000 Call 803-983-0472.

4639 Alene Dr. 2 Br, 2 Ba, Burgess Glenn Pk. 1/2 ac. lot w/ septic & well. C/H/A. Sm. dn pymt. Sm monthly pymt. Call 464-5960.

Land & Lots for Sale 7 acres for sale. Off Patriot Parkway. Call 803-305-8011.

RECREATION

Boats / Motors

Great Shape! 150 Milton, 2 Br, lg. corner lot, C/H/A. Financing avail. 803-464-5960

2003 Stingray 180 LS boat, Mercury cruiser, 135 AL mtr, w/ EZ loader trailer. $7,500. Call 803-478-5875 or 460-8551.

TRANSPORTATION

4 br, 2.5 ba, 0.49 acre lot, laminate & carpet, all appliances, fenced, rear deck, $99,900. Call 803-464-1775 or 469-9791.

Mopeds / ATVs / Motorcycles 2006 Suzuki Blvd. Mint condition, garage kept, low mileage, reasonable. Call 803-905-1220.

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSFER HOME HEALTH LICENSES PURSUANT TO SC CODE §44-69-30 August 14, 2015 DESCRIPTION: Transfer of Home Health Licenses The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) intends to transfer its statewide Home Health Licenses to other qualified provider(s). In order to qualify, interested parties are required to provide continued high quality patient care, assurance of the employment of DHEC's current home health employees, and provision of home care services adequate to meet the needs of the State. Statutory requirements are found at SC Code Section 44-69-30. Interested parties are required to file a written Statement of Interest. Detailed application information related to the Statement of Interest, required submission information and selection criteria are posted on the D H E C w e b s i t e a t http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/DHEC HomeHealthServices/. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING DHEC CONTACT, IN WRITING, NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 BY 2:30 pm. QUESTIONS MAY BE MAILED OR E-MAILED. Contracts Officer: Francine Miller / Phone: 803-898-3295 / E-Mail Address: millerft@dhec.sc.gov SUBMIT SEALED STATEMENT OF INTEREST BY SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 NO LATER THAN 2:30 pm TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350 4025 E. Brewington Rd. 3 Br, 2 Ba, DWMH, $500mo. + $500 dep. Includes water. NO section 8. Call 803-934-6191 or 803-938-3174.

1387 Raccoon Rd. Mayesville area. Must Sell! 3 br, 1.5 ba, lg bldg in side yard, 1 ac lot. C/H/A, Fin avail. Closing cost paid, no dwn pymt. $431 mo. Call 464-5960

14x70 2BR 1.5 BA Fncd Lot, clean, Shaw Area . $450 Mo + $450 Dep Call 840-3371 or 494-3573

For sale by owner. Very nice 3 br 3 ba in Tudor Place. Call 469-9381 or 406-3914 for appointment.

MAILING ADDRESS: SC DHEC - Division of Contract Services Bureau of Business Management Columbia Mills Building, 301 Gervais Street Columbia, S.C. 29201 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: SCDHEC - Division of Contract Services - Bureau of Business Management Columbia Mills Building - 4th Floor

First Day of School!

Help Wanted Full-Time Hardworking salesmen needed ASAP at car dealership. $2-$5K/mo. comm. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Great attitude, good worker & team players only. 8a-9p, M-F, 9a-7p Sat, 12-7p Sun. FULL TIME. No crim. bkgd or drug iss. pls. Valid drvs lic req. 803-454-6813. Local church in need of experienced pastor. Pentecostal denomination. Full commitment required. Please send resume to: church45972@gmail.com Salesman for busy car lot. Sales experience required. Salary negotiable. Apply in person at 1282 N Lafayette Dr, Sumter. No phone calls, please. Rusty's Diesel Service is looking for a FT Diesel Mechanic, Must have at least 2 yrs exp, Must have own Tools. Please apply in person @ Rusty's Diesel @ 874 S Guignard Dr. Sumter No Phone Calls Please

Help Wanted Part-Time Bookkeeper We are looking for a skilled bookkeeper to record all financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts & payments. You will post information to accounting software to generate monthly P & L. Work 3-4 days per week M-F. Flexible schedule. Salary dependent on qualifications. Computer & proven bookkeeping experience req. Send resume to: P-424 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

RENTALS

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

Properties for sale or rent to own $35,000 for both. Blvd Rd and on E. Charlotte. 803-464-1918 or 803-968-0939

234 W Calhoun St. Moving sale. Fri. 9-5 & Sat. 9-12 Furniture, house hold items and much more.

LARGE GARAGE SALE Every Weekend Tables $2 & $3

Melvin Jones 01/04/1958-08/21/05 It's been 10 years since God called you home. There is not a day that I don't think of you. I love and miss you so much. Your daughter, Melody

4BR 2.5BA. 2 car gar. Close to Shaw & town. Call 494-5447 or 803-565-0056 $1275 Mo.

810 Mathis Dr. Sumter. 3BR 1BA. $550mo + $550/sec. dep. Call 803-787-2319

1258 Peach Orchard Rd Sat 9-2 Business closing total liquidation sale.

Legal Notice

Home for sale- 3BR, 2BA, laundry room, Lg Kitchen, den & living rm 315 N Salem, Sumter 803-481-4325

Annual Ameranth Yard Sale! Hillcrest Masonic Lodge, Stamey Livestock at Frierson Rd. Sat. 22nd 8am-noon. Large Variety!

729 Ingram St. Sat. 7-12. Double sink, over the stove microwave, ceiling fans, clothing & much more

LEGAL NOTICES

Unfurnished Homes

Sumter home needs TLC. Lg lot,good foundation cosmetic work needed. Make me an offer. Make me grand again. 803-938-5622

Shiloh PH Church. 240 Myrtle Beach Hwy. Hot dogs, sloppy joes, baked goods & car wash. Sat. 10-4

Back to School Specials Small cars start at $1900 $$$ Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275

1BR Apt, LR, kitchen w/ all appliances. Parking in fenced yard w/ screen porch. 803-236-0948

3025 Longleaf Dr Sat 7-2 Furn, antiques, little league pitching machine, treadmill, No clothes!

122 Adams Rain//Shine Sat 7-12 Women's & Petite 6,10, 1X, 2X , Girls 3T/4T Boys lrg

2002 Camry SE Desert Sand,183K mi. 4Dr PW PL 6 CD Changer stereo sys., sunroof, new disc brakes, tires in great shape. Looks great! One owner car. $4,000 Firm. 773-6220

1989 Lincoln Town Car. 4 door Signature Series. 70,000 miles. Call 803-696-6171

Homes for Sale

MERCHANDISE

Autos For Sale

Unfurnished Apartments Nice Area 2BR 1.5BA large duplex, Appliances. New carpet, paint. No Pets/Smoking $625mo. & dep. 803-983-8463.

On Saturday, September 5, 2015

The Item will publish a special First Day of School Picture page and for $10.00 your child can be included in this special lineup. Deadline is: Noon, Monday, August 31, 2015

1. Please Print Child’s Name____________________ Grade__________________________ Hometown______________________

2. Your Name_____________________ Address_______________________ Home Phone___________________ Work Phone____________________

3. Method of Payment Check enclosed $10.00 per photo Money order (Payable to The Item) VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMEX Card Number________________________ Expiration Date________________ Signature______________________________________

Name: William & Max Cockerill Grade: K4 & 1st Grade Hometown: Sumter

Complete all of the information above and enclose your payment and photo of your child (with your child’s name on the back) and a self addressed stamped envelope to mail your picture back.

Call for additional information 803-774-1284 Mail to: The Item • Classified Dept PO Box 1677 • Sumter, SC 29151

CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015

THE ITEM

BEAT THE HEAT WITH LINEN & SEERSUCKER SUITS AT MAYO’S Large Selection of Linen Sets, Sandals and Kangol Caps! If your suits aren’t becoming to you, It’s a good time to be coming to Mayo’s! Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7 • www.MayosDiscountSuits.com Legal Notice 301 Gervais Street Columbia, S.C. 29201 NEGOTIATION PERIOD: DHEC will select one or more qualified Interested Parties to begin negotiations relating to license transfer NO LATER THAN October 7, 2015. Negotiations should be concluded by November 10, 2015. Transfer of Home Health Licenses is expected no later than December 31, 2015.

A-1 Self Storage Public Auction Sept. 2, 2015 @ 10 am. 3501 Broad Street Ext. Sumter, SC 29150 The following units are up for auction: A. Ivey - A10 Misc. Furn., boxes & totes. T. Sims - C23 Misc. totes, boxes, trunks & furn. B. White - B6 & B8 Misc., clothes, bags & furn., treadmill. V. Merchant - C12 Misc. totes, boxes, furn.

Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that West Oil, Inc. D/B/A Wholesale Wine & Spirits #3 intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of Liquor at 1355 South Lafayette Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than September 6, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214-0907; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110. Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that West Oil, Inc. D/B/A Wholesale Party Shop intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 1351 South Lafayette Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than September 6, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214-0907; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Bid Notices REQUEST FOR BIDS HIGHWAY 15 SOUTH CORRIDOR Sumter, South Carolina Separate, sealed bids will be received by Sumter County for the construction of SPOT SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT LAFAYETTE DRIVE AND MANNING AVENUE. Bids will be received in the Sumter County Council Chambers at Sumter County, 13 E Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina, 29150 until 3:00 PM, September 24, 2015 local prevailing time, at which time and place the BIDS will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. The Improvements consists of construction new traffic signals and pavement markings at the Lafayette Drive /Manning Avenue intersection. Items include, but are not limited to signal installation, pavement markings and markers, grading, and traffic control. It is the intent of Sumter County to award this contract to the Bidder competent to perform and complete the Work in a satisfactory manner. The apparent Lowest Responsible Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, shall, within three days after the request, submit to Sumter County an experience statement with pertinent information as to similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each Sub-contractor, person, and organization. Bidders must possess the proper contractor license classification to perform the Work elements contained in the specifications in accordance with the Code of Laws of South Carolina; and if selected, provide a copy of their active license to the Owner. The Bidding Documents and Project Manual may be examined at the following location: Sumter County - 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, SC or www.sumtercountysc.org

Bid Notices

conditions provided Instruction to Bidders.

the

The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids, to waive formalities, to reject nonconforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids. The BIDDER to whom a contract may be awarded shall fully comply with the requirements of all the Code of Laws of South Carolina governing the practice of general contracting. No BIDDER may withdraw his BID within 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Abandon Vehicle / Boat

Abandoned Vehicle Notice: The following vehicle was abandoned at Car Care & Repair, 3269 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150. Described as a 2002 Ford Escape, VIN # 1FMCU04152KD41823. Total Due for storage is $2,267.98 as of August 15, 2015. Owner is asked to call 803-494-4394. If not claimed in 30 days. it will be turned over to the Magistrate's Office for public sale.

Notice of Sale

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00342 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Elaine F. Fuller; et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 23B, of Phase 2 of "Landmark Pointe" Subdivision as shown on that certain Plat of Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated September 27, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 479, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 3740 Beacon Drive, Sumter, SC. This being the same property conveyed to Elaine F. Fuller by Deed of B & M Builder, Inc., dated October 10, 2006 and recorded October 10, 2006 in Book 1048 at Page 1745 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 185-07-01-036 Property address: 3740 Beacon Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.750% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained on or after August 17, 2015 from Sumter County, 13 E Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina, 29150 upon payment in the amount of $50.00 (non-refundable) for each set of documents thus obtained. Shipping via Federal Express may be requested for an extra cost of $25.00. Checks shall be made payable to Sumter County.

The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid in the form and subject to the

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may

The Plans and Specifications may be examined at the following location: www.kimley-horn.com/projects /Sumter_Gateway

Notice of Sale

wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

National Association, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, against Virginia C. Canty and Janet Canty, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on September 08, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder:

CAROLINA. THEREAFTER, HAMPTON CEASAR DIED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2014, SEE 2014-ES-43-00219 WHEREBY THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ALMA MURRAY BY OPERATION OF LAW.

evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00731 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Arthur L. Heyward; Estate of Mary Rouse Billie, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Mary Rouse Billie, Deceased, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any rights, title interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability or persons in Military Service designated as a class Richard Roe; CitiFinancial; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Shirl R. Williams, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 8, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON INCLUDING A 2002 28' X 66' BELLCREST MOBILE HOME, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, CITY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DESIGNATED AS LOT 41 ON PLAT PREPARED FOR L.K. PROPERTIES DATED MAY 25, 1990 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 92 AT PAGE 1236 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY. THIS BEING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 920 UTAH CIRCLE SUMTER SC 29153 AND BEARING SUMTER TAX MAP NUMBER: 251-12-05-014. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2002 BELLCREST MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER BL02GA0210962A&B. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ARTHUR L. HEYWARD AND MARY R. BILLIE BY DEED OF CHARLES M. SMITH DATED MAY 10, 2005 AND RECORDED MAY 13, 2005 IN DEED BOOK 980 AT PAGE 954, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 920 Utah Circle, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 251-12-05-014 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 10-24459

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-0366 HLF# 230.022881-1 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 1, Block E, of Sherwood Forest Subdivision as shown on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated October 23, 1986 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 86 at Page 1663, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 1067 Wellington Road, Sumter, SC. This being the identical property conveyed to Virginia C. Canty and Janet Canty by deed of Vernon H. Goff dated January 9, 2007 and recorded January 12, 2007 in Book 1061 at Page 35 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS Number: 268-10-02-010 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1067 Wellington Road, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 10.25000% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC 501 Minuet Lane, Suite 104-A Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 334-7114 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02321 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. vs. Alma Murray individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Hampton Ceasar (2014-ES-43-0219); Charles Corey Ceasar; Midlands Medtech, LLC, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 8, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN MAYESVILLE TOWNSHIP, SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, DELINEATED ON PLAT PREPARED BY BEN J. MAKELA, RLS, DATED MAY 14, 1993, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 93 AT PAGE 733 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, AND BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF DABBS AND MEASURING THEREON 149.92 FEET; ON THE EAST BY LOT 4 MEASURING THEREON 290.33 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY SKINNER ROAD AND MEASURING THEREON 149.86 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY LOT 6 AND MEASURING THEREON 290.43 FEET, BE THE SAID MEASUREMENTS, MORE OR LESS.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6265 Skinner Road, Gable, SC 29051 TMS: 333-00-02-026 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-11301

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00437 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for FFMLT Trust 2006-FF4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF4 vs. Larisa Gutierrez, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot 12, Block D of Oakland Plantation, Section 3, as shown on that certain plat of Belter & Associates, Inc., dated March 1, 1977 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-39 at Page 178, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to the authority contained in Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended). This property is known as 5651 Longview Road and is shown on the Auditor`s map of Sumter County as tax parcel 134-09-01-010. This being the same property conveyed to Larisa Gutierrez by Deed of Matthew J. Brougher dated December 14, 2005 and recorded December 21, 2005 in Book 1010 at Page 643 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 1340901010 Property address: 5651 Longview Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as

Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.625% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-01807 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association vs. Michael James-Robert Driggers, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of James Thomas Driggers, Jr.; Ashley Melissa Driggers Lundsford; South Carolina Department of Revenue, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 8, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 7 OF WHITE PINES SUBDIVISION ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY MICHAEL C. TURBEVILLE, III, RLS DATED MARCH 6, 2006 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK PB2006 AT PAGE 146. THIS SAID

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LOT HAS SUCH METES, BOUNDARIES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAMES T. DRIGGERS, JR. BY DEED OF MARK A. TAYLOR DATED FEBRUARY 16, 2012 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 1167, PAGE 1981 ON FEBRUARY 28, 2012.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 130 White Pine Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 227-16-03-032 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.75% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-16168

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2015-CP-43-00848 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Howard E. Owens, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Raymond Henry Dionne aka Raymond H. Dionne; Paul Robert Dionne; Barbara Ann Marcille-Delisle; Richard Armand Dionne; Carol Louise Humpel; Bullock Funeral Home, Inc.; Columbus Bank & Trust, a Division of Synovus Bank, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 9/8/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in Sumter Township, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #10 on a plat of Beckridge park, Section 3, prepared by H.S. Willson, R.L.S., dated April 2, 1973 and recorded in the office of Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-33, at page 122 and according to said plat being bounded and measuring as follows: On the South by Stanley Court on which it fronts an aggregate of 126.7 feet; On the West By Lot#11 of said plat on which it measures 178.2 feet; On the North by Lot#18 of said plat on which it measures 144 feet; and on the East by Lot#9 of said plat on which it measures 122.4 feet, be all of said measurements a little more or less. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Raymond H. Dionne and Betty J. Dionne, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, by virtue of a Deed from Wade S. Kolb dated June 7, 1973 and recorded June 29, 1973 in Volume X9 at Page 183 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Betty J. Dionne died December 28, 2007 leaving Raymond H. Dionne the sole owner of subject property.

2167 Stanley Court Sumter, SC 29154 TMS# 207-11-03-024 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Three and 75/100 (3.75%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700 NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00469 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Selene Finance LP against Christopher S. Holladay, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 8, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, more or less, situate, thereon, and any and all other improvements thereon, lying and being situated in Middleton Township, in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 7 containing 0.76 acres on that certain plat of Westgate Subdivision prepared by Edmunds Land Surveyors, Inc., dated March 8, 1996, revised April 10, 1996 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 560 pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. Reference to said plat is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This is the property known as 6135 Phoenix Court, Wedgefield, South Carolina bearing Sumter County tax map number: 100-00-04-021. Also including 1995 Destiny Mobile/Manufactured Home bearing Serial Number: 041259A&B This is the same property conveyed to Christopher S. Holladay by deed of Charles Smith by deed dated April 25, 2008 and recorded April 28, 2008 in Deed Book 1104 at Page 2536, in the ROD Office for Sumter County, SC. TMS No. 100-00-04-021 Property Address: 6135 Phoenix Court, Wedgefield, SC 29168 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1147142 8/21, 8/28, 09/04/2015

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-2071 HLF# 230.021468-1 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Betty M. Baker, CACV of Colorado, LLC, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, and Perry Moses and Son Real Estate, Inc., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on September 08, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the county of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot 3 on a plat prepared for Rolling Creek Subdivision by Desaussure Davis Edmonds Land Surveyor, dated December 3, 1991 and recorded December 3, 1991 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 91 at page 1569. Reference to said plat for a more complete and accurate description. Together with a 2003 Fleetwood Mobile Home, Serial No. NCFL241A/B67652-GB13. This being the identical property conveyed to Betty M. Baker by deed of Perry Moses and Son Real Estate, Inc. dated July 16, 2002 and recorded July 25, 2002 in Book 850, page 794, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County South Carolina.

TMS Number: 250-11-01-036 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 240 Rolling Creek Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 2.00000% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the sale. The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for a deficiency judgment anytime prior to sale. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to

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purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

ACRES SUBDIVISION ON A PLAT THEREOF DATED JUNE 12, 1950 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-9, PAGE 108 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA; SAID LOT HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES, AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN § 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TAMEKA WILLIAMS BY DEED OF HENRY EDWARD CHADA DATED JULY 15, 2005 AND RECORDED JULY 15, 2005 IN BOOK 988, PAGE 1643 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC 501 Minuet Lane, Suite 104-A Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 334-7114 Attorneys for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00425 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Glen A. Patmore and Yvonne Smith-Patmore, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that Lot of Land with improvements thereon situate in Sumter County, South Carolina, represented as Lot 23, Containing 1.00 Acre and Lot 24 Containing 1.10 Acres on that Plat prepared for Tripp Davis and Stephen Dinkins by Nesbitt Surveying Company, Inc., dated December 2, 1999 and recorded July 25, 2000 in Plat Book 2000 at Page 510. Referenced is hereby craved to said plat more a fuller description thereof. ALSO: A 2001 Fleetwood S-Hill Manufactured Housing Unit, Serial #GAFL134AB73987-SH12. The Mobile Home located on the subject property has been permanently de titled according to the laws of the State of South Carolina by virtue of that certain Manufactured Home Affidavit for Retirement of Title Certificate, dated May 16, 2006 and recorded May 31, 2006 in Book 1030 at Page 886 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This being the same property conveyed to Glen Patmore and Yvonne Smith-Patmore by Deed of ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., dated February 1, 2006 and recorded February 27, 2006 in Book 1018 at Page 388 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 093-00-02-041 (Lot 23) & 093-00-02-042 (Lot 24) Property address: 2750 & 2740 Ben Sanders Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.000% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

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CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 369 East Red Bay Road, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 251-03-02-028 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-06880

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00168 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Branch Banking and Trust Company against Maurice R. Nelson, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on September 8, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 13, Block "C", of the Segars Subdivision, Section 2, on a plat prepared by Carl J. Croft, RLS, dated May 25, 1978 and recorded in Plat Book Z-41 at Page 110 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved hereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended.

TMS Number: 189-06-01-001 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3090 Eydie St. Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Maurice R. Nelson by deed of M.P. Conner, As Trustee for 3090 Eydie Street Trust, a Land Trust, dated January 15, 2010, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on January 19, 2010, in Deed Book

1134 at Page 2585. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 4.875% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty (30) days after the sale. The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for a deficiency judgment anytime prior to sale. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2015-CP-43-942 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee for Mid-State Trust XI against Deborah S. Smith, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Courtroom 1-A, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, located, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, the same being shown and delineated as Lot 2 containing (0.46) Acre, more or less, upon a Plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS., dated March 4, 1991 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 91 at page 1455; and having such boundaries and measurements as shown thereon, more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Deborah S. Smith by Deed from Green Tree Servicing LLC, successor by merger to Walter Mortgage Company, LLC dated May 15, 2012 and recorded May 29, 2012 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1171 at page 2599.

TMS No. 179-05-01-014. Current address of property is 2772 Kolb Road, Sumter, SC 29154. SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder.) No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.375% per annum.

Notice of Sale Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803/779-8900 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Marna Lee Ann Chesley;, C/A No. 15-CP-43-0982, The following property will be sold on September 8, 2015 at 12:00PM at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land together with the building and improvements thereon situate, lying and being in Privateer Township Sumter County, South Carolina delineated as Lot 26 of Section 2 of Wellsboro Estates Subdivision on plat prepared by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated June 12, 2000 and recorded in Plat Book 2000 at page 493 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, and bounded and measuring as follows: on the Northeast by Wellsboro Court measuring thereon 100.0 feet; on the Southeast by l9ots 3, 2 and 1 and measuring thereon 431.86 feet; on the Southwest by land of Cole A. Holman, trustee and measuring thereon 99.92 feet; and on the Northwest by lot 25 and measuring thereon 431.30 ft. be said measurements more or less. Derivation: Book 1134; Page 2697 1020 Wellsboro Court, Sumter, SC 29154 212-00-02-068, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §15-39-720 (1976). The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a personal or deficiency judgment, at any time prior to the foreclosure sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0982. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-02058 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1146668 8/21, 8/28, 09/04/2015

AMENDED MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-00533 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Christopher M. Demetres and Brittany Demetres et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 14 White Pine Subdivision on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated March 16, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2006 at Page 146. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 60 White Pine Court, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as Tax Parcel No. 227-16-03-039. This being the same property conveyed to Christopher M. Demetres and Brittany Demetres, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Mitch Hook, dated February 26, 2010 and recorded March 1, 2010, in Book 1136 at Page 00920, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

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NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00951 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Tameka Williams a/k/a Tameka Holmes, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 8, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 3, BLOCK C, GREEN

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Property Address: 60 White Pine Court Sumter, S.C. 29154

8050 Meeting House Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040-9781

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Attorneys for the Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01013

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: PNC Bank, National Association vs. Paul M. McCombs; Eydie A. McCombs; Bank of America, N.A.; CACH, LLC, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 8, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OF LOT OF LAND LYING, BEING AND SITUATE NW OF SALEM ST, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MAYESVILLE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY LOUIS W. TISDALE, DATED JANUARY 29, 1997 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 97, PAGE 138 IN THE RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO PAUL M. MCCOMBS AND EYDIE A. MCCOMBS BY DEED OF THOMAS W. COOPER, JR. AND STEPHEN G. COOPER DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1997 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 1997 IN BOOK 666, PAGE 1535 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 107 Salem Street, Mayesville, SC 29104 TMS: 305-13-02-003 and 305-13-02-011 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-07505

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Roger H. Jackson; Midland Funding, LLC; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-0571, The following property will be sold on September 8, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot No. 84A of General Sumter Estates Subdivision Section No. 16 and being more fully shown on a plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated July 14, 1986 and recorded in Plat Book 86 at Page 1054 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 8050 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, South Carolina and represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 093-11-01-024. Derivation: Book 1133 at Page 3659

0931101024 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0571. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-06541 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales) NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Gary B. Hithe a/k/a Gary Hithe; Andrea Hithe; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Department of Housing and Urban Development; Audobon Lake Homeowners Association, Inc.; Mary D. Miller;, C/A No. 15-CP-43-0598, The following property will be sold on September 8, 2015 at 12:00PM at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 46 and the eastern half of Lot No. 47 of Audobon Subdivision as shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS dated October 8, 1987 and recorded in Plat Book 87 at page 1594 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and referenced is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of the metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This being the property known as 700 Cardinal Street. TMS No. 205-06-03-057. Derivation: Book 880; Page 1405 700 Cardinal Street, Sumter, SC 29150 205-06-03-057, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0598. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-02013 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1146667 8/21, 8/28, 09/04/2015

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01053 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust vs. R. Thomas Knox a/k/a R. Thomas Knox, Jr., Catherine C. Knox, et al., , I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as a tract containing 3.23 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat prepared by D. D. Edmunds, RLS dated January 19, 1983 and recorded October 13, 1986 in Plat Book 86 at Page 1611 in the RMC Office for Sumter County. Also, the southerly 1.5365 acres of the 3.23 acre tract being shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS dated April 21, 1987 and recorded April 22, 1987 in Plat Book 87 at Page 598. Said plat revised February 17, 1992 and recorded February 28, 1992 in Plat Book 92 at Page 313. This being the same property conveyed unto Catherine C. Knox and R. Thomas Knox, Jr. by virtue of a Deed from Catherine W. Buchanan dated November 4, 2004 and recorded November 8, 2004 in Book 958 at Page 1772 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 093-00-01-147 Property address: 2320 Kings Mountain Dr. Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as

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

B. Cannella dated August 7, 2003 and recorded August 12, 2003 in Book 902, page 1125; subsequently, Wayne D. Owens conveyed his interest in said property to Cynthia C. Owens by Quit-Claim Deed dated August 17, 2006 and recorded August 18, 2006 in Book 1041, page 1031, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County South Carolina.

Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.000% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-1756 HLF# .012686 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-2, against Cynthia C. Owens; American General Financial Services, Inc.; and South Carolina Department of Revenue, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on September 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #12, Sunway Knolls Subdivision as shown on that certain plat prepared by H.S. Wilson, RLS, dated August 30, 1967, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-26 at Page 70, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This being the identical property conveyed to Wayne D. Owens and Cynthia C. Owens by deed of Salvatore T. Cannella and Kathleen

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TMS Number: 2041001005 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 618 Periwinkle Court, Sumter, SC 29150-2326 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.00001% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

measurements of which can be determined by reference to the said plat. Said Lot No. 1 being bounded and measuring according to said plat as follows: On the North by a County Road to the town of Wedgefield, said plat and measuring thereon 90.90 feet; on the East by land now or formerly of Garvin, said plat, and measuring thereon 534.20 feet; on the South by land, either now or formerly, of Praylou, said plat, and measuring thereon 85.30 feet; and on the West by Lot 2, said plat, and measuring thereon 502.30 feet (#130-00-03-019). Volume 902 at Page 1774 4826 Mclauren Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168 130-00-03-019, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.15% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #04-CP-43-1128. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03703 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1146683 8/21, 8/28, 09/04/2015

The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC 501 Minuet Lane, Suite 104-A Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 334-7114 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Certificateholders of the Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2003-NC10, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-NC10 vs. Tracey Lynn Brewer; Downs Financial, Inc., C/A No. 04-CP-43-1128, The following property will be sold on September 8, 2015 at 12:00PM at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Middleton Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 1 on a plate by H.S. Willson, R.L.S., recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-16 at Page 90, the exact boundaries and

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-01752 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. April Dawn Clemons; and Jeremy Clemons, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN STATEBURG TOWNSHIP, SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 101 OF "AUTUMN PLACE" SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF MICHAEL C. TURBEVILLE, P.L.S., DATED JANUARY 14, 2000, AND RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY R.O.D. OFFICE AT PLAT BOOK 2006, PAGE 84. REFERENCE IS DIRECTED TO SAID PLAT FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF METES, COURSES, DISTANCES AND BOUNDARIES AND LENGTHS. THIS IS THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO APRIL DAWN CLEMONS AND JEREMY CLEMONS BY DEED OF BRYAN J. HERR AND LISA HERR DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2010, AND RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY R.O.D. OFFICE SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH.

TMS No. 134-04-01-011 Property address: 5140 Longbranch Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

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