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‘Do you care’ about our problems? House candidate Mulvaney visits Sumter, asks if more issues should get attention BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bristow@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 Mick Mulvaney does a lot of town hall meetings, where he meets with constituents and hears concerns aired

about every conceivable issue facing the country. By their very nature, these events attract people who are committed to solving at least one pressing national problem or another. So it’s a little unusual that he started Thursday’s meeting in Sumter by asking his audience, “Do you care?” The questions and comments that came out of the public hearing at Central Carolina Technical College were wide-ranging, but the congressman from South Carolina’s fifth congres-

sional district tried to focus the issue on what he felt is the lack of concern for issues that haven’t received the level of attention they deserve. Just to cite one examMULVANEY ple, Mulvaney noted that after the auto bailout, the Obama administration restructured Chrysler’s bankruptcy so that the auto workers’ union was protected ahead of the company’s bondholders,

one of the largest of which was a state pension fund for retired schoolteachers and firefighters. “I don’t know why there isn’t rioting in the streets,” he said. Mulvaney is seeking a third term in the House of Representatives this fall against Democrat Tom Adams, a Fort Mill town councilman. So he’s taking advantage of Congress’ August recess to travel the district, meet voters and

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Apex Tool Here’s how it works at jail’s Bravo Pod expansion confirmed HOME OF DETENTION CENTER’S MOST DANGEROUS

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Officer J. Gee monitors activity on a computer within Bravo Pod, the wing at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center that houses the most dangerous inmates. Sgt. Wheeler Sweat III is seen in the background making the rounds by the cell doors, behind which the inmates spend 23 hours a day.

Inmates confined to cells 23 hours a day at Sumter-Lee’s maximum security wing BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bristow@theitem.com (803) 774-1272

ven within a jail, there’s a jail.

The two inmates who attacked a guard at the detention center last week were already confined to the maximum security wing

after beating another inmate so badly he needed to be treated at the emergency room. When those being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center cause trouble inside the jailhouse walls, or face charges that lead administrators to think they pose a danger to the staff or their fellow inmates, they will like-

ly end up in Bravo Pod. The 120-bed section houses the most dangerous of the detention center’s intake, and special measures are taken to ensure violent attacks like those seen last week don’t happen. “Only two inmates are allowed out at any one time,” said Maj. Darryl McGhaney, assistant director of the jail, to make things easier for the

two corrections officers and one sergeant overseeing Bravo Pod 24/7. “We always try to have more officers than inmates, because we know at any given time, we’re outnumbered.” Security is always foremost in mind for about 80 corrections officers overseeing the

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Two weeks after Apex Tool announced its plans to expand its Sumter location, the South Carolina Department of Commerce released a statement confirming the economic development. According to the news release, the local expansion will bring between 150 to 200 jobs to the Sumter location by the end of next year. The jobs come at the expense of facilities in the southwest United States, as the global tool manufacturer headquartered in Maryland said it will close plants in Dallas, Texas, and Springdale, Arkansas, as part of its consolidation efforts. Company officials said these two locations, coupled with the Sumter plant, were all “operating substantially below capacity,” prompting the consolidation. Apex has said employees at the Texas and Arkansas locations will have the first opportunity to apply for the new Sumter positions. The company employs roughly 250 people at its Arkansas location. This consolidation will roughly double the number of people employed by Apex in Sumter, as the current facility employs approximately 200 people. This is the second Sumter expansion announcement by Apex in the last three years. In 2011, the company announced it would bring an additional 33 jobs and $1.4 million in investments to the local facility.

Mom, Dad get teary-eyed on 1st day of school, too Boo Hoo Breakfast offers parents of pre-K kids a chance to connect BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com (803) 774-1214

the parents an opportunity to connect with each other and the school. “This breakfast became a tradition, and it makes families feel connected to our school family because All-day pre-K started Thursday, and the Parent Teacher Association we have a strong sense of community here at Kingsbury,” Jackson said. at Kingsbury Elementary School “This is also a way for them to nethosted its traditional Boo Hoo work. Many of them feel the emoBreakfast for parents after they tions the first day, so this is a way dropped their children off to their classrooms for the first time. Princi- for them to meet, and they can compal Phillip Jackson said the first day miserate together.” Lilly Williams, PTA president, of pre-K can be tough for students and parents, and the breakfast gives dropped off one of her children for

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pre-K on Thursday. Williams said the children were all kind of leery at first. “It can be an emotional time, but the staff here is great, and they’re prepared for that,” Williams said. Jerry Houghton, one of the parents at Thursday’s breakfast, said MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM he and his family prepared for his Kingsbury Elementary School pre-K teacher Zanne son Joshua’s first day of pre-K as Moore prepares her students for dismissal after best they could. After Joshua finished his first day, Houghton said he their first day of school. This year is the first year for

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Son’s video helps lead to father’s drug charges BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803) 774-1211 Video on his son’s iPhone is among the evidence officers used to arrest James E. King Jr. on a variety of charges related to his allegedly manufacturing and using methamphetamine at his home in Manning. Manning police responded to the home at 427 Legrand St. at 4:07 a.m. Wednesday morning in reference to someone yelling for help and the sounds of a possible explosion. According to the police report, a 17-year-old boy found in front of the residence told officers his father had punched him when he told his father he was going to call po-

lice about the meth. The teen reportedly told police his father had thrown meth on him and was hitting himself to make officers think he had assaulted his father. The son showed police a video on his iPhone of King allegedly smoking meth. Police asked the son where the meth was, and he indicated some bushes in the front yard. As police questioned the father, who had allegedly walked up from the backyard, the son reportedly told police a lawn mower was on fire in the backyard, and his father had set it ablaze. The officer was able to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher from his unit and detained King and the

17-year-old. The officer asked the father if there was any meth in the house, and he reportedly said, KING “No.” The officer asked the father if there were the makings of meth in the house, and he reportedly replied, “Yes.” “At that point, we had enough to charge him with assault and battery against his son,” Manning Police Chief Blair Shaffer said. “We then turned the investigation to a possible meth lab in the house.” The son was released but taken to the Manning Police Station because of the danger

of meth-making chemicals at the scene. “We had the videos and information we got from the son about meth,” Shaffer said. “We went and got a search warrant and called the South Carolina Law Enforcement Department to come down to assist us with searching the house for meth.” Shaffer said the search uncovered a black duffle bag containing glassware with possible meth residue in the house and several items consistent with making meth in the carport. Police ultimately charged King with possession of methamphetamine, manufacturing of methamphetamine and manufacturing of methamphetamine within a half mile

of a park. The video from the cellphone of King allegedly making and smoking meth also led to charges related to using or making meth around a child under 18, Shaffer said. “It’s also against the law to dispose or throw all this meth trash, all the remnants of making meth, with the intent of just putting it next to the road and having City of Manning workers come by and pick that stuff up, so we charged him with an environmental charge,” the police chief said. Shaffer said King already has a meth-manufacturing charge pending in the Columbia area, and his bond was denied. He remains in Clarendon County Detention Center.

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Anderson man gets 3 years for asbestos pollution SPARTANBURG — An Anderson man will spend more than three years in prison for demolishing a mill full of asbestos without properly protecting his workers or the people living in the area. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said in a press release that state health officials repeatedly told 37-year-old Scott Farmer that he had to stop the demolition work in the spring of 2013, and he ignored the orders. Prosecutors said Farmer was demolishing the Haynsworth Mill and selling scrap metal from the building. A judge sentenced Farmer on Thursday to 41 months in prison and three years of probation on a charge of knowing endangerment by release of asbestos.

Woman guilty in $50K Social Security theft COLUMBIA — A Bishopville woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing $50,000 from the Social Security Administration by collecting checks issued to her late mother. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said 65-year-old Earnestine Lowery did not tell Social Security when her mother died in 2008 and continued to collect her retirement benefits until this January, when the agency discovered the death. U.S. District Judge Margaret Seymour accepted Lowery’s guilty plea in federal court in Columbia. Lowery will be sentenced later.

$231M contract for I-85, I-385 in Greenville GREENVILLE — The South Carolina Department of Transportation has just signed a contract for the biggest road project in the state in more than a decade. Transportation officials said in a news release they awarded the $231 million contract to improve the interchange of Interstates 85 and 385 in Greenville to Flatiron-Zachry Joint Venture. The project is the biggest one in South Carolina since the $631 million construction of the Ravenel Bridge linking Mount Pleasant and Charleston that was awarded in 2001.

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Sumter County Adult Education Director Sharon Teigue and Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker place a necklace on 82-year-old Lucille Prince, who has been an educator in Sumter County for more than 50 years. Prince, who has decided to retire, taught reading at night for adults for 10 years. Sumter County Adult Education honored Prince during a luncheon Thursday afternoon. “There is a oneness here that makes me know God is here in this program,” Prince said.

Adult education honors 82-year-old retiree lives positively, but the lives of their children and their families.” As a child, Prince worked hard for her education; she often recounted her days of working in the cotton fields but also making an effort to find a ride to school to get her education. Prince passed along her desire for education to others by teaching, starting her career off at Mayesville Institute. Through the years, she has become family to Sumter School District as well as her co-workers at Sumter County Adult Education. “She truly is the epitome of a master teacher. She just has a way with kids and a way with people that she brings to class. She truly turns people around,” said Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker, who Prince said she has known for many years. “She has a loyalty to her job and to her stu-

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Before Sumter County Adult Education starts next week Tuesday, faculty and staff made a significant recognition during their luncheon Thursday afternoon. After 10 years of working with the adult education family and 52 years of being an educator, 82-year-old Lucille Prince has decided to retire. Director Sharon Teigue said Prince has been teaching reading at night for adult education and has changed the lives of many students in the Sumter County area as well as touched her co-workers. “Over the years, she has probably had about 2,000 students. That’s 2,000 people who are reading, writing and doing math,” Teigue said. “She not only changed her students’

dents, and she’s a wonderful person.” Teigue and Baker presented Prince with a silver necklace that says “Making a Difference in South Carolina” as a gift for her retirement. The Sumter County Adult Education family acknowledged Prince and gave her the opportunity to say goodbye to her co-workers. However, Prince made sure Teigue and Baker were aware that she is available to be a substitute if needed. “I thank God. I came here, and I realized what happens when you work together. The staff was family. Everybody who has a job here is important, and this is the most cooperative firm and the most loving people. It touched my heart,” Prince said. “There is a oneness here that makes me know God is here in this program. I love you all, and you’ll always be a part of me.”

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S.C. film history will be featured on phone app BY BRUCE SMITH The Associated Press CHARLESTON — The feature films “The Patriot,” “Forrest Gump” and “Cold Mountain” all have something in common — they were filmed in whole or in part in South Carolina. The same is true of lesserknown flicks such as “Swamp Thing,” “The Valley of Hate” and “Chain Gang.” Now a new app released by the South Carolina Film Commission provides a filmography of all feature films and television shows filmed in the state during the past century. Ostensibly the app, Film SC, is designed for directors, producers and location scouts. It provides a quick look at filming in the state — from driving distances and the availability of film crews to a listing of film incentives and even what the foliage is like in different parts of the state at different times of the year. But for visitors, residents and South Carolina film buffs, the fun part is the filmography, which quickly chronicles the state’s film history and where in the state the films and shows were made. The app lists 194 feature films, television shows, cable movies, movies of the week and miniseries filmed at least in part in South Carolina during the past century. The earliest is a film titled “The Valley of Hate,” produced in 1914 by Kay-Bee Pictures and Mutual Film. In all, 109 feature films have been shot in South Carolina between 1914 and last year. And, since 1979, at least one feature film has been made every year. Last year, state lawmakers sweetened incentives for film productions and now allow production companies to be reimbursed 20 percent on payroll taxes for wages for out-of-state workers and 25 percent for state residents. Productions also

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Eaton Manufacturing Engineer Lisa Buono and Human Resource Supervisor Jeremy Reivitt distribute school supplies to students at Crosswell Drive Elementary School on Thursday morning. Buono and Reivitt received a little help unpacking the supplies from fifth-grade students Nikiyah McLeod, Kyron Billeramsey, Cashsai Snowden and Mckynlee Major. Eaton’s Lead Coordinator Joy Parsons organized the partnership with Crosswell and the Sumter School District.

SCE&G plans new solar farms CAYCE (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas is moving ahead with plans to put two solar farms on land it owns in the Lowcountry and the Midlands. The utility announced Thursday that it is seeking requests for proposals to put solar arrays in North Charleston and next to its corporate headquarters in Cayce. The North Charleston site will be located off Interstate 526 on a three-acre tract at the company’s former gas operations facility. It will have a solar generating capacity of between 300 and 500 kilowatts. The array in Cayce will be on 20 acres off Interstate 77 and will have a generating capacity of up to 4 megawatts. “Solar is an integral component of our balanced generation portfolio as we strive to reach a diversified mix of 30 percent natural gas, 30 per-

stall a solar array cent nuclear, 30 ONE IMPACT OF near Lake Murpercent scrubbed ray. The company coal and 10 perSOLAR ENERGY says it may use cent hydro and New solar plants seeing that site later. other renewables thousands of bird deaths The request for over the next five from scorching proposals outlines years,” said Kevin A4 technical requireMarsh, who is the ments for develchairman and opers to design, CEO of SCANA, install and operate the solarSCE&G’s parent company. powered generation systems Last year, the utility anthat will feed the utility’s grid. nounced it plans to add 20 The utility expects both megawatts of solar energy to sites to be operational next its system within six years. year. The initial plans were to in-

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Emerging solar plants scorch birds in mid air IVANPAH DRY LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Workers at a state-ofthe-art solar plant in the Mojave Desert have a name for birds that fly through the plant’s concentrated sun rays — “streamers,” for the smoke plume that comes from birds that ignite in midair. Federal wildlife investigators who visited the BrightSource Energy plant last year watched as birds burned and fell, reporting an average of one streamer every two minutes. They are urging California officials to halt the operator’s application to build a bigger version. The investigators want to wait until the full extent of bird deaths can be assessed. Estimates per year now range from a low of about a thousand by BrightSource to 28,000 by an expert for the Center for Biological Diversity environmental group. The deaths are “alarming. It’s hard to say whether that’s the location or the technology,” said Garry George, renewable-energy director for the California chapter of Audubon Society. “There needs to be some caution.” The bird deaths mark the latest instance in which the quest for clean energy sometimes has inadvertent environmental harm. Solar farms have been criticized for their impacts on desert tortoises, and wind farms have killed birds, including numerous raptors. “We take this issue very seriously,” said Jeff Holland, a spokesman for NRG Solar of Carlsbad, California, the second of the three companies behind the plant. The third, Google, deferred comment to its partners. The $2.2 billion plant, which launched in February, is at Ivanpah Dry Lake near the California-Nevada border. The operator said it’s the world’s biggest plant to employ socalled power towers. More than 300,000 mirrors, each the size of a garage door, reflect solar rays onto three boiler towers, each looming up to 40 stories high. The water inside is heated to produce steam, which turns turbines that generate enough electricity for 140,000 homes. Sun rays sent up by the field of mirrors are bright enough to dazzle pilots flying in and out of Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Federal wildlife officials said Ivanpah might act as a “megatrap” for wildlife, with the

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Some of the 300,000 computer-controlled mirrors at Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in Primm, Nevada, are seen on Feb. 11. New estimates for the Ivanpah solar plant, an innovative $2.2 billion solar project, say thousands of birds are dying yearly, roasted by the concentrated sun rays from the more than 300,000 mirrors. many clouds of smoke were too big to come from anything but a bird, and they add that they saw “birds entering the solar flux and igniting, consequently become a streamer.” U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials said they want a death toll for a full year of operation. Given the apparent scale of bird deaths at Ivanpah, authorities should thoroughly track bird deaths there for a year, including during annual migratory seasons, before granting any more permits for that kind of solar technology, George said. The toll on birds has been surprising, said Robert

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nia’s largest lake, Salton Sea — an area, experts said, that is richer in avian life than the Ivanpah plant, with protected golden eagles, peregrine falcons and more than 100 other species of birds recorded there. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials warned California this month that the powertower style of solar technology holds “the highest lethality potential” of the many solar projects burgeoning in the deserts of California. The commission’s staff estimates the proposed new tower would be almost four times as dangerous to birds as the Ivanpah plant. The agency is expected to decide this autumn on the proposal. While biologists said there is no known feasible way to curb the number of birds killed, the companies behind the projects said they are hoping to find one — studying whether lights, sounds or some other technology would scare them away, said Joseph Desmond, senior vice president at BrightSource Energy. BrightSource also is offering $1.8 million in compensation for anticipated bird deaths at the Palen Solar Thermal Power System plant in Riverside County, California, Desmond said. The company is proposing the money be used for programs such as those to spay and neuter domestic cats, which a government study found kill more than 1.4 billion birds a year. Opponents said that would do nothing to help the desert birds at the proposed site.

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S.C. Rep. Mick Mulvaney speaks to a crowd gathered at Central Carolina Technical College on Thursday evening.

occasionally take a swipe at the job his colleagues in Washington are doing. Take, for example, as one slide in his presentation called it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;waste, fraud and abuse.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The federal government wastes about $400 billion a year,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And you think, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;if the problem is so big, why not do something about it?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? The problem may be dog hair. The federal government spent $505,000 on â&#x20AC;&#x153;hair and beauty products for cats and dogs,â&#x20AC;? which sounds bad, the congressman said, but represents a very small percentage of total spending. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would have to find 200,000 programs like that to cut,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like the waste is all in one place. So far, not that many people in Washington have made this a priority.â&#x20AC;? Many members of a conservative-leaning crowd in the college lecture hall were critical of the Obama administration tak-

ing executive action to accomplish his goals without involving Congress. But from the inside, Mulvaney sees Congress giving away its own power to shape policy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The president basically said to Congress (at the State of the Union), â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I want to make you irrelevant,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and he got a standing ovation,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Separation of powers only works if the legislative branch acts as a balance to the president.â&#x20AC;? Even many of his Democratic colleagues agree with him â&#x20AC;&#x153;philosophically,â&#x20AC;? Mulvaney said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want this to happen to them if Ted Cruz becomes president.â&#x20AC;? Mulvaney has the luxury of dealing with the more esoteric aspects of government in his job. The challenge, he told the crowd, is getting a wider audience to care about these things as much as he and they did. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I actually get news. I get information, where what most of you see is more entertainment,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All I can do is tell people, but I can talk to 60, not six million.â&#x20AC;?

Foley case lays bare debate about paying ransom WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The beheading of freelance journalist James Foley has forced a new debate between the longtime U.S. and British refusal to negotiate with terrorists and Europe and the Persian Gulfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increasing willingness to pay ransoms in a desperate attempt to free citizens. The dilemma: How to save the lives of captives without financing terror groups and encouraging more kidnappings. By paying ransoms, governments in the Mideast and Europe have become some of the biggest financiers of terror groups. By refusing to do likewise, the U.S. and Great Britain are in the thankless position of putting their own citizens at a disadvantage. Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captors, the Islamic State militants, had for months demanded $132.5 million from his parents and political concessions from Washington. They got neither, and the 40-year-old freelance journalist from New Hampshire was savagely beheaded within the last week

inside Syria, where he had been held since his disappearance in November 2012. Extremists called his death a revenge killing for the 90 U.S. airstrikes, as of Thursday, that have been launched against Islamic State militants in northern Iraq since Aug. 8. But the ransom demands began late last year, even before the Islamic State â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most financially thriving extremist groups â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had begun its brutal march across much of western and northern Iraq. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to do this for money,â&#x20AC;? said Matthew Levitt, a counter-terror expert at the Washington Institute think tank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you ask for $132 million, for the release of one person, that suggests that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re either trying to make a point ... or you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really need the money.â&#x20AC;? A senior Obama administration official said Thursday the Islamic State had made a â&#x20AC;&#x153;range of requestsâ&#x20AC;? from the U.S. for Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s release, including changes in American

policy and posture in the Mideast. At the State Department, deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf said the militancy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which controls a swath of land across northern Syria and Iraq â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has collected millions of dollars in ransoms so far this year alone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do not make concessions to terrorists,â&#x20AC;? Harf told reporters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do not pay ransoms.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The United States government believes very strongly that paying ransom to terrorists gives them a tool in the form of financing that helps them propagate what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And so we believe very strongly that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that, for that reason.â&#x20AC;? The issue of payments by American families or U.S. corporations is now under debate within the Obama administration, according to a U.S. official familiar with the conversations who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss them by name.

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He said government-paid ransoms help create â&#x20AC;&#x153;a growing cottage industry in kidnap ransoms.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You may get that person back that time, but what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done is put a price tag on the head of every American overseas,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve advertised that we pay to get Americans back.â&#x20AC;? Diplomats say ransoms paid or arranged by western European governments and the Gulf state of Qatar have provided the bulk of financial support for violent groups. That has spurred the U.S. and Britain â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as well as some north African states â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to push a campaign discouraging ransom payments.

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JAIL FROM PAGE A1 county-run center that can hold a maximum of 560 inmates either awaiting bond, trial or transfer to a Department of Corrections prison, although in recent years McGhaney says the total number of inmates hovers close to 300. Inside Bravo Pod, whose occupants endure the strictest level of detention the jail has to offer, inmates are confined to their cells 23 hours a day, except when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making phone calls, receiving visitors or spending time in a small enclosed recreational yard next to the pod. Cell doors on two levels overlook a common area filled with metal tables (installed before this wing was assigned maximum-security cases; the inmates eat meals in their cells). Guards walk rounds upstairs and down, including a row of cells on the other side of a partition wall with large glass windows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The really dangerous ones, we say we put behind the wall,â&#x20AC;? McGhaney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re usually the loudest.â&#x20AC;? The two-inmate rule was in force when a pair of murder suspects, Jonathan Newman and Cody Lloyd, reportedly attacked and beat a guard before they were pulled off by responding personnel. The officer was treated for minor injuries and returned to work monitoring the inmates, who remain confined to Bravo Pod. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All our officers did an outstanding jobâ&#x20AC;? in that incident, McGhaney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our back-up officers were very alert in responding.â&#x20AC;? Inmates can find themselves in maximum security for a variety of reasons. Someone charged with murder is placed here automatically, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the usual destination for those charged with serious or violent offenses such as attempted murder, criminal sexual conduct or armed robbery. Inmates who get into fights or otherwise violate rules will

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‘We’ need a grassroots push to get the FOI ‘Act’ together tell you that it wants to discuss raising your taxes. Then, in July, the court ruled that autopsy records are medical records, making them exhe pulpit is calling. It’s time do a litempt from release under the FOIA. Now tle preaching. The subject isn’t fresh. The spin is when an innocent person is shot in the back by a police officer, how are we supposed to different. The old sermon is about know? FOI. The new message is about FYI. Reversing the ruling on agendas should be For your information, FOI stands for Freeat the top of “our” agenda for 2015. In its ruldom of Information. Hopefully, that is not ing, the Supreme Court noted a flaw in the new information. law and sent a subtle message to the legislaFor your information, FOI is information ture to fix wording in the FOIA. for you. The problem is, the South Carolina AssociaYou thought it was for journalists? You thought wrong. FOI and FYI should be blend- tion of Counties and the Municipal Association of South Carolina seem to like this new ed into something that you need to grasp: freedom. You can bet the two organizations freedom of your information. FOYI. We think of ourselves as bulldogs. Our mis- will lobby against rewording the FOIA section on agendas. sion is to protect you from “We” have some friends in the legislature. ignorant or deceptive and Sen. Larry Martin, R-Pickens, is a longtime even devious public bodies. We make a lot of noise when supporter for open government and has indicated a willingness to propose legislation that sunshine laws are trampled would undo what the Supreme Court undid. It upon. We need to do a better job helps that Martin is the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman. of inspiring citizens — you Rep. Bill Taylor, R-Aiken, introduced an — to make noise. Whimpers FOIA reform bill two years ago and isn’t givare better than silence, but Don shouts are needed to make a ing up the fight. He’s a former broadcast jourKausler nalist. difference. Bark. Growl. Rep. Weston Newton, R-Beaufort, strongly Show your teeth. Be ready to supports ending legislative exemption to the bite at the ballot box. FOIA. We need to unite. “We” should be journalThese legislators could use your support, ists and citizens. Rather, citizens and journalbut the real work involves selling other legisists. Without more of a grassroots push for lators on the need for reform. They need to FOI reform, government could run amok. hear from constituents who are sick and tired Let’s review, because 2014 was not a good of secret government and want to see subyear. A bill proposing major changes in the stantive changes. Freedom of Information Act died in the GenSo this is a call to call your representatives. eral Assembly, never getting out of commitTalk to them at public events and party gathtee. So much for reducing excessive charges erings. Send them letters and/or emails. Look for information and reducing response times to fulfill requests. So much for eliminating un- them up on scstatehouse.gov and click where it reasonable redactions in reports. So much for says you can send a message. Write letters to the editor. making the appeal route more reasonable. Tell them to get this “Act” together or else. It was bad enough that “we” did not move Sadly, they have tuned out journalists. forward. Gladly, they should listen to the people who Incredibly, we moved backward. Two Supreme Court rulings were stunning setbacks. vote. FYI, you have more power than you think. First, in June, the court ruled unanimously that not only can public bodies change agenDon Kausler Jr. is regional editor of the (Flordas at the last minute, but they don’t have to ence) Morning News. Contact him at (843) 317post agendas at all in advance of meetings. 7250 or by email at dkausler@florencenews. Think about that. A council doesn’t have to

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR A FUTURE SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PROTESTING POLICE BRUTALITY A disturbing yet culturally necessary trend has developed in our nation in which every 20 years an uprising occurs due to police or military brutality based on protests induced by racial profiling. The short list includes the 1970’s Kent State shootings, the 1990’s Los Angeles riots and this decade’s Ferguson protests — not to forget the death of Eric Garner by the hands of police. Here is a survival guide for the next protest two decades from now (if not sooner) that will have occurred after the next racially charged rebellion: 1) Know your town’s demographic. Less Caucasian police amount to more than a greater minority population. 2) Pack a lunch to your protest and plan to stay long into the night or as long as possible. Also, this is a good time to take those vacation days or dip into that nest egg for

bail if you are detained by police. 3) Wear light colors, preferably white, because if you do bleed during the protest it will appear more profound in subsequent photographs and news video. 4) Invest in a gas mask and a bulletproof vest (you have 20 years to prepare). 5) If you plan on being a martyr, then prepare your last will and testament or statement to be read publicly. Hire a speechwriter or ghostwriter. 6) Bring an American flag. Cops are less likely to shoot you regardless of what you call them if they see the red, white and blue. 7) You are not Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X or any other historical civil rights leader. Don’t do it for the fame. If you are, then stay home. And finally, 8) Write down your experience and your own survival guide for future generations as well, if you survive. LEN LAWSON Sumter

ASHINGTON — Baghdad called President Obama’s bluff, and he came through. He had refused to provide air support to Iraqi government forces until the Iraqis got rid of their divisive sectarian prime minister. They did. He responded. With the support of U.S. airstrikes, Iraqi and Kurdish forces have retaken the Mosul dam. Previous strikes had relieved the siege of Mount Sinjar and helped the Kurds retake two strategic towns that had opened the road to a possible Islamic State assault on Irbil, the capital of Kurdistan. In following through, Obama demonstrated three things: the effectiveness of even Charles Krauthammer limited U.S. power, the vulnerability of the Islamic State and, crucially, his own seriousness, however tentative. The last of these is the most important. Obama had said that there is no American military solution to the conflict. This may be true, but there is a local military solution. And that solution requires U.S. air support. It can work. The Islamic State is overstretched. It’s a thin force of perhaps 15,000 trying to control a territory four times the size of Israel. Its supply lines are not just extended but exposed and highly vulnerable to air power. Stopping the Islamic State’s momentum creates a major shift in psychology. Guerrilla armies thrive on a sense of inevitability. The Islamic State has grown in size, demoralized its enemies and attracted recruits from all over the world because it seemed unstoppable, a real caliphate in the making. People follow the strong horse over the weak horse, taught Osama bin Laden. These jihadis came out of nowhere and shocked the world by capturing Mosul, Tikrit and the approaches to Kurdistan, heretofore assumed to be impregnable. Now that’s begun to be reversed. Obama was slow to bring American power to bear. And slower still to arm the Kurds. But he was right to wait until Baghdad had gotten rid of Nouri al-Maliki, lest the U.S. serve as a Shiite air force. We don’t know how successful Haider al-Abadi will be in forming a more national government. But Obama has for now wisely taken advantage of the Abadi opening. The problem is that the new policy has outgrown the rationale. Our reason for returning to Iraq, explained Obama, is twofold: preventing genocide and protecting U.S. personnel. According to Obama’s own assertions, however, the recent Kurdish/Iraqi advances have averted the threat of genocide. As for the threat to U.S. personnel at the consulate in Irbil, it too is reduced. It was a flimsy rationale to begin with. To protect Americans in an outpost, you don’t need an air war. A simple evac-

‘These are the worst people on Earth. They openly, proudly crucify enemies, enslave women and murder men en masse. ... These are primitive cultists who celebrate slaughter, glory in bloodlust and slit the throats of innocents as a kind of sacrament.’ uation would do. Besides, what does the recapture of the Mosul dam, the most significant gain thus far, have to do with either rationale? There are no Christians or Yazidis sheltering there. Nor any American diplomats. So Obama tried this: If the dam is breached, the wall of water could swamp our embassy in Baghdad. Quite a reach. An air war to prevent flooding at an embassy 200 miles downstream? Well yes, but why not say the real reason? Everyone knows it: The dam is a priceless strategic asset, possession of which alters the balance of power in this war. And why not state the real objective of the U.S. air campaign? Stopping, containing, degrading the Islamic State. For now, Obama can get away with stretching the existing rationale, but not if he is to conduct a sustained campaign. For this you must make the larger case that we simply cannot abide a growing jihadist state in the heart of the Middle East, fueled by oil, advanced weaponry and a deranged fanaticism. These are the worst people on Earth. They openly, proudly crucify enemies, enslave women and murder men en masse. These are not the usual bad guys out for land, plunder or power. These are primitive cultists who celebrate slaughter, glory in bloodlust and slit the throats of innocents as a kind of sacrament. We have now seen what air cover for Kurdish/Iraqi boots on the ground can achieve. But for a serious rollback campaign, Obama will need public support. He has to explain the stakes and the larger strategy. His weak and passive rhetorical reaction to the beheading of American journalist James Foley was a discouragingly missed opportunity. “People like this ultimately fail,” Obama said of Foley’s murderers. Perhaps. But “ultimately” can be a long way — and thousands of dead — away. The role of a great power, as Churchill and Roosevelt understood, is to bring that day closer. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2014, The Washington Post Writers Group

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

FYI Agape Hospice is in need of vol- The Christian Golfers’ Associaunteers. Whether your pastion (CGA) meets at 8 a.m. Volunteer your time to help others sion is baking, knitting, readeach Tuesday for Bible study. ing, singing, etc., Agape Hos- The group meets at the CGA pice can find a place for you. office in Dillon Park. RefreshContact Thandi Blanding at ments provided and golf (803) 774-1075, (803) 260-3876 after Bible study. Call (803) or tblanding@agapsenior. 773-2171. com. UAW Eastern Carolina InternaHospice Care of South Carolina tional Retirees Council meets is in need of volunteers in Sum- at 10 a.m. on the second ter County. Do you have one Wednesday of each month at extra hour a week? Opportu- the VFW in Little River. All nities are available for paUAW retirees are welcome to tient/family companionship, attend. Call Bob Artus at administrative support, meal (803) 481-3622. preparation, light household The Ballard-Palmer-Bates Amerprojects, student education ican Legion Post 202 meets at and various other tasks. 7 p.m. on the third WednesContact Whitney Rogers, reday of each month at the gional volunteer coordinator, Post, 310 Palmetto St. All vetat (843) 409-7991 or whitney. erans are welcome to attend. rogers@hospicecare.net. Call (803) 773-4811. Amedisys Hospice is in need of The Civil Air Patrol Sumter Comvolunteers. Volunteer opporposite Squadron meets from 7 tunities include 1) special to 9 p.m. each Monday at the projects of baking, sewing, Sumter Airport. Contact knitting, crafts, carpentry Jared Buniel at (803) 481-7915 and yard work; 2) adminisor JaredLotR@juno.com. Visit trative/office duties of copywww.scwg.cap.gov/sumter/. ing, light filing and answerThe Palmetto PC Club meets ing phones; and 3) patient on the second Thursday of companionship — develop each month at the Capital one-on-one relationships Senior Center in Columbia. with hospice patients (trainDetails about the club can be ing provided free of charge). found at http://palmettopc. Contact Rhoda Keefe, volunorg/home/. teer coordinator, at (803) 469-3047 or rhonda.keefe@ The Sumter James R. Clark Sickamedisys.com. le Cell Memorial Foundation, Hospice Care of Tri-County is in 337 Manning Ave., offers free need of volunteers. Volunteers Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait screenings to the offer support, companionship and care to the caregiv- Sumter and Clarendon communities. For appointments, er by running errands, reading to patients, listening and call (803) 774-6181. just being there for patients The DAV will have certified volwho need companionship. unteers to assist all veterans in All you need is a willing filing claims with the VA from heart and some time to give 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, to others. No medical backWednesdays and Fridays at ground is required. Hospice the VA Clinic, 407 N. Salem Care of Tri-County will proSt., and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on vide you with the tools you Thursdays at the Chapter 5 need to become a hospice home, 18 Hardpack Drive, off volunteer. Call Carol Tindal of S.C. 441, behind Shaw Air at (803) 905-7720. Force Base. Call L. Pearson at (803) 499-9596 or Paul Fisher ROAD to RECOVERY is in need at (803) 840-1001. of volunteers in the Sumter area. The program provides The American Red Cross has a cancer patients with transpermanent blood service locatportation to and from treated at 1155 N. Guignard Drive, ments. Call the American Suite 2. For information on Cancer Society at (803) 750donating blood, call (803) 1693. 775-2364. Blood can be donated for the general popuSumter Newcomers Club wellation or for your own surcomes new residents (and gery. even some longtime residents) with coffees and lunThe National Kidney Foundation cheons each month. Call of South Carolina is in need of Anna Nunnery at (803) 469unwanted vehicles — even ones 0143 or Jeanne Bessel at that don’t run. The car will be (803) 469-0598. towed at no charge to you and you will be provided OASIS Care provides free mediwith a possible tax deduccal and dental care for qualifytion. The donated vehicle will ing persons living with HIV and be sold at auction or recyAIDS. Call LaVonda Johnson cled for salvageable parts. at (803) 775-8523. Call (800) 488-2277. The Rise and Shine Call ProThe Muscular Dystrophy Family gram, sponsored by LifeLine Senior Services Inc., is a free Foundation Inc. (MDFF), a nonprofit organization, accepts veservice that provides a daily hicle contributions. To com“reassurance” call to older plete a vehicle donation, adults who live alone in the contact MDFF to make arcommunity. Call (803) 7747414 for details or to sign up. rangements by calling 1-800544-1213. Donors may also The Westside Neighborhood As- log onto the organization’s sociation meets at 5:30 p.m. Web site at www.mdff.org on the third Monday of each and click on the automobile month at the Birnie HOPE icon to complete an online Center, 210 S. Purdy St. vehicle donation application.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Attending EUGENIA LAST networking or social functions will lead to new acquaintances. Your youthful approach to life will attract the interest of someone who can help you further your goals. Personal improvement projects will turn out well.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Things will be disruptive at home and within your personal relationships. Don’t let things get to you when a practical but sensitive approach will help you get to the bottom of whatever situation you face. Use your intuition. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on home, family and making alterations that will help you reach your goals. A move or change to the way you live will be beneficial. Romance will help you form a closer bond with someone special. Don’t be fooled by hearsay. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will instinctively know what to do. Creative changes at home will ease any trouble that may be brewing. Concentrate on improving your relationships with older relatives or colleagues. The expertise offered will be worth listening to.

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Very hot with periods of sun

Partly cloudy and humid

A thunderstorm in the area

A couple of t-storms; not as hot

Intervals of clouds and sunshine

Partial sunshine

99°

76°

96° / 74°

87° / 69°

86° / 68°

87° / 68°

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of rain: 25%

Winds: NW 3-6 mph

Winds: VAR 3-6 mph

Winds: NNW 4-8 mph

Winds: ENE 8-16 mph

Winds: NE 7-14 mph

Winds: ENE 7-14 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Greenville 94/74

Gaﬀney 95/72 Spartanburg 96/73

Columbia 101/77

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 99/76

Aiken 99/71

ON THE COAST

Charleston 100/79

Today: A thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon. High 93 to 98. Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots. High 90 to 97.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 94/76/pc 90/71/t 97/77/s 82/65/t 96/75/s 82/65/pc 94/78/pc 75/65/sh 95/75/t 80/68/sh 98/78/s 73/60/pc 88/73/t

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.58 75.65 75.40 97.08

24-hr chg -0.07 -0.06 -0.03 -0.05

Sunrise 6:48 a.m. Moonrise 4:13 a.m.

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

0.00" 1.94" 3.62" 25.57" 37.89" 31.96"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

94° 75° 88° 68° 102° in 1983 59° in 1961

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 94/76/s 85/70/t 98/78/s 82/65/c 95/75/s 84/65/pc 95/79/pc 75/64/pc 96/77/t 77/63/c 99/79/pc 73/59/pc 81/68/sh

Myrtle Beach 94/77

Manning 99/73

Today: A thunderstorm around. Winds west-northwest 3-6 mph. Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots. Winds north-northwest 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 98/75

Bishopville 98/73

Sunset Moonset

8:01 p.m. 6:05 p.m.

New

First

Full

Last

Aug. 25

Sep. 2

Sep. 8

Sep. 15

TIDES

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 4.10 -0.25 19 3.68 -0.03 14 3.13 -0.38 14 2.51 -0.13 80 77.22 -0.13 24 8.39 +1.89

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sat.

High 7:29 a.m. 7:54 p.m. 8:16 a.m. 8:36 p.m.

Ht. 2.8 3.3 2.9 3.3

Low 2:12 a.m. 2:12 p.m. 2:56 a.m. 2:58 p.m.

Ht. 0.7 0.3 0.6 0.3

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 89/69/t 99/74/pc 100/72/pc 98/78/t 87/75/pc 100/79/t 95/73/t 97/76/t 101/77/pc 96/74/t 88/70/t 95/74/t 97/74/t

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 86/68/pc 97/73/pc 99/73/pc 96/78/pc 85/72/pc 98/78/pc 92/72/t 95/74/pc 99/76/pc 94/71/t 82/69/pc 90/71/t 91/71/t

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 98/75/t Gainesville 95/75/t Gastonia 94/73/t Goldsboro 93/74/t Goose Creek 99/77/t Greensboro 93/72/t Greenville 94/74/t Hickory 93/73/t Hilton Head 93/81/t Jacksonville, FL 98/76/t La Grange 100/74/pc Macon 99/73/pc Marietta 94/74/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 94/73/t 96/76/t 91/72/t 88/70/t 97/77/pc 87/69/t 93/72/pc 90/70/t 93/81/pc 99/77/t 99/75/s 99/74/s 95/74/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 93/70/t Mt. Pleasant 98/79/t Myrtle Beach 94/77/t Orangeburg 99/75/pc Port Royal 96/76/t Raleigh 94/72/t Rock Hill 95/73/t Rockingham 97/72/t Savannah 99/78/t Spartanburg 96/73/t Summerville 95/79/t Wilmington 95/75/pc Winston-Salem 92/72/t

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 92/70/pc 97/78/pc 93/75/t 97/74/pc 96/77/pc 87/69/t 92/72/t 95/71/t 99/78/pc 96/72/t 94/79/pc 88/72/t 87/69/t

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

mistakes. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Offer suggestions and practical support for something or someone you believe in. Your ability to find solutions and offer expertise will be appreciated by those receiving your help, while someone close to you will complain. It may be time to re-evaluate this connection. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Anxiety will take over if you let it. Don’t take on something that doesn’t feel right in order to please someone you love. Be true to your needs and refrain from overdoing, overspending or overindulging to make someone else happy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can make headway if you focus on the task at hand and refrain from getting involved in rumors, gossip or any sort of negative talk that can make you look bad and slow down your progress. Love is on the rise. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your keen sense of perception coupled with your business savvy will bring in more cash. Sticking to what you know and do best will give you control. Don’t indulge in a partnership that has little to offer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do whatever it takes to stay in control. Someone is likely to test your strength and courage. Being adaptable and open to suggestions will help you gain respect and win favors. Organization and preparation will be your tickets to success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Determination and enthusiasm will be your ticket to success. A partnership will offer you the little extra you require in order to achieve success. Romance is in the stars and a commitment or promise made will improve your personal life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refuse to let anyone take you for granted. Underlying factors that lead to more responsibility than suggested are apparent and must be addressed before you engage in a binding commitment. Detail and precision will help you avoid

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t let emotions interfere with what you need to accomplish. Deception and disillusionment can lead to a poor financial decision. Call in favors or reconnect with someone you have worked with in the past who can help you get ahead now.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

6-13-16-24-37 PowerUp: 2

4-8-21-38-40 Powerball: 3 Powerplay: 2

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

PICK 3 THURSDAY

PICK 4 THURSDAY

5-7-9 and 1-4-3

4-7-2-9 and 8-9-6-6

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Olive, an 8-month-old tan and white spayed female Labrador / hound mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is housebroken, playful, affectionate, active and friendly. She gets along great with other dogs, cats and children. She can be lazy at times. Olive is very smart, and she can sit and stay on command. She would be a great new buddy for any family. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca. com.

MCILROY

McIlroy off to worst start in 2 months

SECTION

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

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

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

USC FOOTBALL

Big things are expected from Adams, ‘Busta’ BY CHRIS DEARING Special to The Post and Courier COLUMBIA — Make no mistake about it. South Carolina has two of the most talented, versatile tight ends in the SEC, if not the country. The question remains if this will be the season production equals or surpasses that potential — something that hasn’t happened the last two years. Standing side-byside, Rory “Busta” ADAMS Anderson and Jerell Adams look like specimens cut out of an NFL mold for tight ends. Anderson stands 6-5, 227 pounds while Adams is 6-6, 242. Both can run and jump and have displayed soft hands, but the numbers just haven’t added up on the field. “I think Busta and Jerell are ready to have big years,” South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said. “They’ve looked decent so far.” In three seasons, Anderson has totaled 39 receptions for 694 yards and eight touchdowns. He made a splash as a freshman in 2011 when three of his eight catches resulted in touchdowns. He had his most productive season in 2012 when he added 14 grabs for 271 yards and five touchdowns. Last season, he hauled in 17 passes for 235 yards but never found the end zone despite being a red zone target several times. There were questions if Anderson, a senior, would be ready for the season opener against Texas A&M next Thursday after suffering a torn right triceps muscle late in spring drills and having surgery in April. He missed the first few weeks of camp but has been at full speed for about a week. Quarterback Dylan Thompson, for one, is glad to have Anderson back. “Busta being back is huge,” Thompson said. “He’s a great

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson defensive tackle Carlos Watkins (94) is ready to get back on the football field after missing last season due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Watkins was traveling to a cookout with a friend when the car hit an electrical pole, killing his friend.

Watkins grateful for return Clemson defensive tackle trying not to forget fatal wreck BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press CLEMSON — Clemson defensive tackle Carlos Watkins is determined not to forget that fatal car wreck that cost him a childhood friend — and forever changed his perspective on life and football. Watkins was riding to a cookout not far from his hometown of Mooresboro, North Carolina, last September when the car slid off a rainy road,

overturned and crashed into a utility pole. The North Carolina Highway Patrol says Watkins’ longtime friend — “He was like a big brother,” Watkins said — Dache Gossett was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. When 6-foot-3-inch, 295-pound Watkins awoke at an area hospital, he learned the horrible news of Gossett’s death. While Watkins didn’t play last season after the wreck, he

vows to bring Gossett’s spirit to the field for every snap. “I’ve got scars on my arms. I look down on them and I’m reminded,” Watkins said. Watkins was enjoying a free weekend after the Tigers defeated North Carolina State 26-14 in Raleigh. Watkins assisted on a pair of tackles to keep the Tigers undefeated early in the season and couldn’t wait to see

SEE WATKINS, PAGE B4

SEE ADAMS, PAGE B4

PREP FOOTBALL

SHS to open season at York BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The last time a Sumter High School football team was on the field was in December of 2013 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. The Gamecocks were facing Dutch Fork for 4A Division I state championship, and it was not a pretty night. SHS ran just 29 plays on offense as the Silver Foxes completely shut down what had turned into a potent offense. “Taking nothing away from Dutch Fork, because they were the better team, it was more that we didn’t play well,” said John Jones, then the offensive coordinator now the head coach for Sumter. MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM “We weren’t ready and that is Sumter High running back Russell Jenkins (5) and the Gamecocks will 100 percent my fault.” open the 2014 campaign on the road today against York under new Jones said he and the head coach John Jones. Gamecocks won’t be thinking

about the title game when they open their season today on the road, only about its foe, York. “That was last year and that has nothing to do with this season,” said Jones, who became the SHS head coach after Reggie Kennedy left for Irmo. “All we can do is focus on what we can do to make ourselves better this season beginning on Friday.” Sumter returns most of its key skill players from a year ago in quarterback James Barnes, wide receiver Ky’Jon Tyler and Xzavion Burson and running backs Russell Jenkins and Quintein Anderson. Barnes passed for 2,251 yards and 25 touchdowns and rushed for 412 yards and eight more scores. Tyler caught 77 passes for 1,244 yards and 18 touchdowns, while Burson

pulled in 44 catches for 492 yards and three scores. Jenkins rushed for 654 yards and seven TDs and Anderson had 565 yards and two scores. Barnes thinks the Gamecocks have looked very good offensively in the preseason. “I’m definitely more comfortable in the offense than I’ve been,” said Barnes, a senior. “We’ve been working in this offense for the second year, and it is to the point now where it is muscle memory.” SHS may need all of the offensive power it can muster against the Cougars. They went 10-3 last year, losing to eventual 4A DII state champion Northwestern in the second round of the state playoffs. In eight of its 10 victories, York scored 35 or more points. It went over 50 points in four

SEE SHS, PAGE B2

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Cremins could make return to Cougars basketball program as interim coach BY ANDREW MILLER Post and Courier CHARLESTON — The hunt for a new basketball coach at the College of Charleston took a surprising turn Wednesday as the school’s search committee considered the return of former coach Bobby Cremins, The Post and Courier learned. The proposal under consideration

would bring Cremins, 67, back as head coach with former Cougars guard Anthony Johnson joining him as an assistant coach, or “coach in waiting,” for the upcoming CREMINS season, which is set to open Nov. 15 at Furman. Under this scenario, Johnson would then take over the program for the

2015-16 season, a source within the school’s athletic department confirmed. When reached by phone late Wednesday afternoon, Cremins declined to comment. “Be glad to talk once they make a decision,” Cremins said in a text message Wednesday night. A few influential members of the college’s 8-person search committee,

which met for an hour Wednesday, were hesitant to hire Johnson outright because he has no coaching experience, according to the source. However, several of the committee members were ready to recommend Johnson to school president Glenn McConnell. The College of Charleston fired

SEE CREMINS, PAGE B6

SPORTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

SCOREBOARD

Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. Detroit at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

TV, RADIO TODAY

5 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Czech Masters Second Round from Prague (GOLF). 8 a.m. -- Formula One Racing: Belgian Grand Prix Practice from Spa, Belgium (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Czech Masters First Round from Prague (GOLF). 11 a.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS 1). Noon -- LPGA Golf: Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Second Round from London, Ontario (GOLF). 1 p.m. -- Women’s Professional Tennis: Connecticut Open Semifinal Match from New Haven, Conn. (ESPN2). 1:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS 1). 2 p.m. -- PGA Golf: The Barclays Second Round from Paramus, N.J. (GOLF). 2:15 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Baltimore at Chicago Cubs (WGN). 3 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: Winston-Salem Open Semifinal Match from Winston-Salem, N.C. (ESPN2). 3:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Food City 300 Pole Qualifying from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS 1). 5 p.m. – Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament form Flushing, N.Y. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 5:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race Pole Qualifying from Bristol, Tenn. (ESPN2). 6 p.m. -- High School Football: Byrnes at Northwestern (ESPNU). 6 p.m. -- High School Football: Creekview vs. North Paulding (SPORTSOUTH). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).6:30 p.m. -- Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Portland Open Second Round from North Plains, Ore. (GOLF). 7 p.m. -- Women’s Professional Tennis: Connecticut Open Semifinal Match from New Haven, Conn. (ESPNEWS). 7 p.m. -- International Basketball: Puerto Rico vs. United States from New York (ESPN2). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Cincinnati (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: San Francisco at Washington or Atlanta at Cincinnati (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- Amateur Gymnastic: U.S. Championships from Pittsburgh -Women’s Competition (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- High School Football: Gray Collegiate Academy at Laurence Manning (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHMFM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290). 7 p.m. -- High School Football: Sumter at York (WIBZ-FM 95.5). 7 p.m. -- High School Football: Camden at Lugoff-Elgin (WPUB-FM 102.7). 7:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Food City 300 from Bristol, Tenn. (ESPN, WEGX-FM 92.9). 7:30 p.m. -- WNBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game One -- Chicago at Atlanta (NBA TV). 7:30 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: Carolina at New England (TIME WARNER 323). 8 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: Oakland at Green Bay (WLTX 19). 8 p.m. -- NPF Softball: National Pro Fastpitch Championship Series Game from Rosemont, Ill. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8:30 p.m. -- Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Boeing Open First Round from Snoqualmie, Wash. (GOLF). 8:45 p.m. -- High School Football: Archer vs. Sandy Creek (SPORTSOUTH). 9 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Daniel Dawson vs. Austin Trout in a Light Middleweight Bout from Temecula, Calif. (ESPN2). 9 p.m. -- High School Football: Leeds at Madison Academy (ESPNU). 9 p.m. -- Major League Soccer: Salt Lake at Dallas (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Manuel Avila vs. Sergio Frias in a Super Bantamweight Bout and Gerald Washington vs. Nagy Aguilera in a Heavyweight Bout and Guy Robb vs. Ronel Green in a Featherweight Bout from Fairfield, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1). 10 p.m. -- WNBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game One -- Los Angeles at Phoenix (NBA TV). 10 p.m. -- High School Football: Prep Zone Scoreboard Show (WIBZ-FM 95.5). 11 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: Chicago at Seattle (Joined In Progress) (NFL NETWORK). 11:30 p.m. -- Amateur Gymnastic: U.S. Championships from Pittsburgh -Men’s Competition (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

GOLF

The Associated Press

BARCLAY’S PAR SCORES

Thursday At Ridgewood Country Club Paramus, N.J. Purse: $8 million Yardage: 7,319; Par: 71 (35-36) First Round Bo Van Pelt 32-33—65 Cameron Tringale 33-33—66 Hunter Mahan 33-33—66 Charles Howell III 32-34—66 Brendon de Jonge 34-32—66 Ben Martin 34-32—66 Brendon Todd 31-35—66 Jim Furyk 33-33—66 Paul Casey 33-33—66 Ryo Ishikawa 32-35—67 Russell Knox 34-33—67 Danny Lee 34-33—67 Erik Compton 33-35—68 Steven Bowditch 35-33—68 Justin Hicks 36-32—68 Daniel Summerhays 33-35—68 Rickie Fowler 33-35—68 John Senden 36-32—68 Hideki Matsuyama 34-34—68

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W 72 66 63 60 56

L 53 61 63 68 71

Pct .576 .520 .500 .469 .441

GB – 7 91/2 131/2 17

W 71 69 65 61 54

L 56 57 62 66 71

Pct .559 .548 .512 .480 .432

GB – 11/2 6 10 16

W Los Angeles 71 San Francisco 66 San Diego 59 Arizona 53 Colorado 50

L 57 58 66 74 76

Pct .555 .532 .472 .417 .397

GB – 3 101/2 171/2 20

Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago WEST DIVISION

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Texas 5, Miami 4 Philadelphia 4, Seattle 3 Toronto 9, Milwaukee 5 N.Y. Mets 8, Oakland 5 Washington 3, Arizona 2 Pittsburgh 3, Atlanta 2 St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 3 San Francisco 8, Chicago Cubs 3 Colorado 5, Kansas City 2 San Diego 4, L.A. Dodgers 1

-6 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -4 -4 -4 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3

TODAY’S GAMES

Baltimore (Gausman 7-4) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 6-4), 2:20 p.m. San Francisco (Hudson 8-9) at Washington (Fister 12-3), 7:05 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 15-7) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 5-11), 7:05 p.m. Atlanta (Minor 5-8) at Cincinnati (Latos 4-3), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 4-3) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 8-6), 8:10 p.m. Miami (H.Alvarez 9-5) at Colorado (F.Morales 5-6), 8:40 p.m. San Diego (Despaigne 3-4) at Arizona (Collmenter 8-7), 9:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Niese 7-8) at L.A. Dodgers (Haren 10-10), 10:10 p.m.

Pct .584 .512 .508 .484 .444

GB – 9 91/2 121/2 171/2

Pct .556 .548 .512 .465 .440

GB – 1 51/2 111/2 141/2

Nats stretch streak to 10 WASHINGTON — Denard Span scored from second on third baseman Jordan Pacheco’s throwing error in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals stretched their winning streak to 10 games with a 1-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Five of Washington’s last six wins have come in its final at-bat of the game, and the streak is tied for the franchise record. Kansas City is the only other team to win 10 consecutive games this year. BRAVES 8 REDS 0

CINCINNATI — Justin Upton extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a bases-loaded single during Atlanta’s decisive third inning, and the Braves extended their offensive resurgence with an 8-0 victory over the fading Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night. GIANTS 1

CHICAGO — After two days, the first upheld protest in nearly 30 years and another rain storm, the Chicago Cubs finally completed a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants in a suspended game on Thursday. AMERICAN LEAGUE RAYS 1 TIGERS 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington’s Denard Span smiles as he crosses home plate after scoring the winning run on a throwing error by Arizona third baseman Jordan Pacheco during the Nationals’ 1-0 victory on Thursday in Washington.

SPRINT CUP LEADERS

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

ASTROS 0 NEW YORK — Brandon McCarthy pitched a four-hitter and the New York Yankees avoided a three-game sweep, beating the Houston Astros 3-0 Thursday.

ANGELS 2

TWINS 4

BOSTON 0

INDIANS 1

BOSTON — Rookie Matt Shoemaker didn’t allow a hit through 6 2-3 innings and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 2-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, completing a four-game sweep at Fenway Park.

MINNEAPOLIS— Kennys Vargas homered and sparked rallies with two other hits, leading the Minnesota Twins past Corey Kluber and the Cleveland Indians 4-1 Thursday.

CLEMSON— Part-time starting offensive lineman Shaq Anthony is transferring from Clemson. A release from the school stated that Anthony met with Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney on Thursday morning to discuss his decision. Anthony played in 17 games for the Tigers, making five starts the past two seasons. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Anthony was not projected as a startANTHONY er heading into the season for No. 16 Clemson. Anthony said in a statement he enjoyed his time at Clemson but needed a clean start somewhere he can become a starter. Swinney says he supports Anthony’s choice and wished him well. The Tigers open the season against No. 12 Georgia on Aug. 30th. WNBA PLAYOFFS

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FEVER 78

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

MYSTICS73 INDIANAPOLIS — Tamika Catchings had 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Indiana Fever to a 78-73 win over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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— David Price allowed only one hit in his first start against his former team, an RBI triple to Brandon Guyer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.

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NASCAR By The Associated Press

New Orleans Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay NORTH

AMERICAN LEAGUE

MLB ROUNDUP

CUBS 2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Arizona at Washington, 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs 2, San Francisco 0, 5 innings, comp. of susp. game, 5:05 p.m. Atlanta at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Houston Jacksonville Tennessee Indianapolis NORTH

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press EAST DIVISION W L Baltimore 73 52 Toronto 65 62 New York 63 61 Tampa Bay 61 65 Boston 56 70 CENTRAL DIVISION W L Kansas City 70 56 Detroit 68 56 Cleveland 64 61 Chicago 59 68 Minnesota 55 70 WEST DIVISION W L Los Angeles 75 50 Oakland 74 52 Seattle 68 58 Houston 54 73 Texas 49 77

Baltimore (Gausman 7-4) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 6-4), 2:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 9-8) at N.Y. Yankees (Greene 3-1), 7:05 p.m. Houston (Peacock 3-8) at Cleveland (Carrasco 5-4), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Smyly 7-10) at Toronto (Stroman 7-4), 7:07 p.m. Seattle (F.Hernandez 13-4) at Boston (J.Kelly 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (Ventura 9-9) at Texas (Lewis 8-10), 8:05 p.m. Detroit (Ray 1-3) at Minnesota (Milone 6-4), 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (H.Santiago 3-7) at Oakland (Gray 12-7), 10:05 p.m.

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RYU SETS COURSE RECORD AT WOMEN’S OPEN

LONDON, Ontario — On the eve of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, So Yeon Ryu, Na Yeon Choi and Inbee Park got together for dinner with some fellow South Korean golfers. While Park picked up the tab after winning the LPGA Championship, all three benefited from the night out. Ryu set a new course record with a 9-under 63, Choi was one shot behind her and Park three off the lead after the first round of the $2.25-million tournament at the London Hunt and Country Club. Traditional Korean food was on the menu, but Ryu credited the company, rather than the cuisine, for her strong start. LYNX’S MOORE WINS WNBA MVP AWARD

Maya Moore put up incredible numbers all season for Minnesota. Now she’s got her first WNBA MVP award. Moore earned the league’s most valuable player on Thursday, hours before the Lynx opened their Western Conference semifinals playoff series with the San Antonio Stars. Moore led the league in scoring, averag-

ing a career-best 23.9 points. She set a WNBA record by scoring at least 30 points 12 times, including in four straight games. The scoring mark was the third-highest average in league history, trailing only Phoenix’s Diana Taurasi’s 25.3 points in 2006 and 24.1 points in 2008. KESELOWSKI GETS 1ST NASCAR TRUCK SERIES WIN

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Brad Keselowski earned his first NASCAR Truck Series victory on Thursday, becoming the first father-son duo to do so. Keselowski passed defending champion Kyle Busch with 75 laps to go and held off Busch’s teammate Darrell Wallace Jr. in the UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bob Keselowski won a Truck Series race at Richmond, Virginia, in 1997 after joining the series three years earlier during its inaugural season. SEATTLE WINS NO. 1 PICK IN WNBA LOTTERY

SECAUCUS, N.J. — It had been 11 years since Seattle had been in the WNBA draft lottery. Coach Brian Agler and the Storm made the most of their return, walking away with the No. 1 pick Thursday night. Unlike some of the previous years when there was a definite choice for the top pick, Agler said he sees a lot of college seniors who could potentially help teams. LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES CHICAGO 6 PHILADELPHIA 5 SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Joshua Houston had a clutch two-run single, reliever Cameron Bufford pitched a tense scoreless sixth inning, and Chicago held off gritty Philadelphia 6-5 on Thursday night in a matchup of inner-city teams at the Little League World Series. JAPAN 12 MEXICO 1

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Japan picked a perfect time to find its power stroke. Suguru Kanamori homered twice and Ren Takeuchi also had a big day, helping Japan beat Mexico 12-1 on Thursday to advance to the international championship of the Little League World Series. Hayato Ueshima had a leadoff drive for Japan’s first homer of the tournament, and Kanamori also went deep in the first. From wire reports

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TODAY

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

SATURDAY

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

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SHS FROM PAGE B1 games. The Cougars return their quarterback in 6-foot-4-inch, 250-pound senior Deshaw Andrews. He threw for over 2,400 yards and 30 touchdowns last season while tossing just five interceptions. He also rushed for over 330 yards and six scores. York returns eight starters on defense and six on offense. It is ranked fourth among 4A schools in the S.C. Prep Media

poll and has reeled off three straight 10-win seasons. Despite being the defending 4A DI state runner-up, Sumter is not ranked in the top 10. “I think there are a lot of people who still don’t take us that serious,” Tyler said earlier this week before the release of the poll. “I think they feel like we got hot at the right time (winning seven straight before losing to Dutch Fork) and things fell our way. We’re just going to have work hard and play our best.”

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McIlroy stumbles to 74, Williams to face Townsend in first worst start in 2 months BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press PARAMUS, N.J. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rory McIlroy took a week to celebrate his blockbuster summer and paid for it in The Barclays with his worst start in two months. He could afford a day off. That wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the case for players like Bo Van Pelt and Paul Casey, and they picked a good time to MCILROY produce good scores. With no guarantee of playing beyond this week, Van Pelt opened with three straight birdies Thursday and chipped in for eagle late in his round for a 6-under 65 that gave him a one-shot lead in the opener of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Van Pelt is No. 104 in the FedEx Cup. Only the top 100 advance to the next tourna-

ment. Casey is No. 118 with a lot on his mind â&#x20AC;&#x201D; specifically the birth of his first child in two weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and played bogey-free at Ridgewood to join seven other players at 66. That group included Brendon Todd, who is trying to get Ryder Cup captain Tom Watsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention as a possible wild-card pick; and Hunter Mahan, who at No. 62 is in danger of missing the Tour Championship for the first time since the FedEx Cup began in 2007. Ridgewood featured some of the deepest rough of the year, though the greens were soft enough to allow for birdies if players could keep it in the fairway. The average score was 70.8, with 44 rounds in the 60s. McIlroy was not among them. The British Open and PGA champion went 13 holes before he made his first birdie and finished with a 74. That

ended a streak of 14 straight rounds under par, and it was his highest score in the opening round since a 74 in the Irish Open in June. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fatigue isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t playing a part,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s I think just not putting the time in that I probably should have over the past week. And I think I allowed myself that and deserved that. But this is the consequence of it and I need to work hard this afternoon and go out tomorrow and shoot a good number.â&#x20AC;? McIlroy established himself anew as golfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 1 player with a wire-to-wire win at the British Open, a come-from-behind win at a World Golf Championship and a late charge at Valhalla to win the PGA Championship and become the thirdyoungest player with four majors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to enjoy it for a week,â&#x20AC;? he said. Van Pelt doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that luxury.

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Rivera: Panthers OL rounding into shape BY STEVE REED The Associated Press

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BY RACHEL COHEN The Associated Press NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Serena Williams will face an upand-coming American player in the first round of the U.S. Open. The 32-year-old Williams has won 17 Grand Slam titles. At age 18, Taylor Townsend is in her third major tournament. Townsend is a former topranked junior player who reached the S. WILLIAMS third round at the French Open this year. She got into her first U.S. Open main draw with a wild card. On the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side, Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic and Australian Open champ Stan Wawrinka could meet in one semifinal. Second-seeded Roger Federer and fourthseeded David Ferrer are in the other half. Williams, seeking her third straight title at Flushing Meadows, hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reached the quarterfinals at any of the first three Grand Slam events of 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way my yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been going, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m worried about every single match,â&#x20AC;? she said after Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draw ceremony. If she makes the quarterfinals, she could meet eighth-seeded Ana Ivanovic, who beat her at the Australian Open. Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova could await in the semifinals. Kvitova, though, has always struggled at the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last major tournament, never even reaching the quarterfinals. After she won her first Wimbledon title in 2011, she lost in the first round at the U.S. Open. Kvitova could face twotime Australian Open champ Victoria Azarenka in the round of 16. Azarenka lost to Williams in

the finals at Flushing Meadows the last two years but is seeded just 16th after an injuryplagued season. Kvitova and seventhseeded Eugenie Bouchard could play a rematch of their Wimbledon final in the quarters. Second-seeded Simona Halep and fourth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska are in the other half of the draw. Halep could meet five-time major champ Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals. Sharapova, seeded fifth, has a tough first-round matchup against fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko, who has been ranked as high as 10th and is a threetime major quarterfinalist. Seven-time major champ Venus Williams could face Halep in the round of 16, though Williams hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gotten that far at a major tournament since 2011. The 34-year-old Williams, seeded 19th, meets 43-yearold Kimiko Date-Krumm in the first round. Serena Williams could play 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone in the second round. At age 34, Schiavone is down to 76th in the rankings, and in the first round in New York last year she lost 6-0, 6-1 to Williams. Djokovic could face Andy Murray in the quarterfinals. Murray beat Djokovic for both his major titles but has struggled some this year after back surgery and is seeded eighth. In the round of 16, Murray could get ninth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who beat Djokovic, Murray, Grigor Dimitrov and Federer to win the title at the hard-court tournament in Toronto this month. Wawrinka could meet Wimbledon semifinalist Milos Raonic in the quarterfinals. The seventhseeded Dimitrov, the other young player to break through with a semifinal run at Wimbledon, could face Federer in the quarters.

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Bielema expects growth, improvement at Arkansas BY KURT VOIGT The Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Bret Bielema has experienced a new sense of excitement heading into his second season at Arkansas. Simple things — increased intensity during practice and a renewed belief — have been a welcomed reboot for both the Razorbacks coach and an entire program in desperate need exactly that after bottoming out last season. The 3-9 season, the first losing record of Bielema’s head coaching career and Arkansas’ worst mark since joining the Southeastern Conference, capped a disheartening twoyear run for a program considered among the league’s best just a few years ago. It was also an eye-opening experience for Bielema, the former Wisconsin coach who promised to win the SEC when he was hired by the Razorbacks. Setback or not, last season has done little to quell Bielema’s belief in himself, his coaching staff and his players — despite being picked to finish last in the SEC West this season. And with a second recruiting class to back him, Bielema is ready to show marked improvement at Arkansas — a turnaround he expects to be just the start of what’s yet to come. “I’m not saying when we’re going to get to the top of the mountain,” Bielema said.

“But I know we’re going to get there.” For the Razorbacks to reach a bowl game for the first time since 2011, they must overcome the mental fatigue from a combined 7-17 record over the last two seasons. Arkansas has experienced more than its fair share of turmoil since former coach Bobby Petrino’s motorcycle accident in the spring of 2012, but it enters this season with something it hasn’t had since Petrino’s mishap. Stability. Now it’s up to the Razorbacks to show if that’s enough to rebound from last season’s winless march through the SEC, something they fully believe is possible. “We have a quiet confidence,” Arkansas quarterback Brandon Allen said. “Obviously, we have a lot of people that don’t believe in us, don’t believe in our team. We’re out to prove them wrong, but out to prove them wrong on the field.” Five things to watch as Arkansas tries to end an 11game SEC losing streak: 1. ALLEN’S REBOUND

Little could have gone worse for Allen last season in his first year as the starter for the Razorbacks. The Fayetteville native injured his throwing shoulder in the third game of the season, and Arkansas never won after that — with Allen completing

only 49.6 percent of his passes while playing through the pain. Now a junior, Allen is fully healthy and continues to have the full support of Bielema as the starter. How he plays early could determine how long that support lasts. 2. SMITH’S IMPACT

The Razorbacks were 12th in the SEC last season in points allowed, giving up an average of 30.8 points per game. New defensive coordinator Robb Smith has been charged with improving that, and he’s promised a more aggressive approach — particularly from Arkansas’ maligned secondary. Smith has a track record of success, having led a Rutgers defense that was fourth in the country in points allowed (14.2) in 2012, but this could be the biggest challenge of his career. 3. PLAYMAKERS SOUGHT

Arkansas was last in the SEC in passing offense last season, gaining 148.5 yards per game through the air. While Allen’s struggles were apparent, the Razorbacks receiving corps were as well after Demetrius Wilson missed the season with a preseason injury. Wilson is back and healthy for his senior year, and he and junior Keon Hatcher hope to provide plenty of support for sophomore All-SEC tight end Hunter Henry.

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Hokies look to return to staples of running and D BY HANK KURZ JR. The Associated Press BLACKSBURG, Va. — It’s a year of change at Virginia Tech, and the Hokies hope it is for the better. Coach Frank Beamer entered his 28th training camp still trying to determine a successor for quarterback Logan Thomas, with Texas Tech transfer Michael Brewer and Mark Leal battling for the job. Brewer, viewed by many as the favorite, said the Hokies were a “nobrainer choice” after meeting with offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler on a recruiting visit, and can only hope he’s a no-brainer, too. “The winning tradition here, expecting to win every game that you’re in, was something that meant a lot to me,” Brewer said of choosing the Hokies. “And then obviously getting to play behind a defense that can back you up like that on a consistent basis takes a lot of pressure off the offense.” For the past two seasons, when the Hokies went 7-6 and then 8-5, offensive consistency has been a problem mostly because of the absence of a reliable running game. They hope to fix that this season behind Trey Edmunds, who has rebounded fully from a broken left leg, and diminutive speedster J.C. Coleman. Help also will come from the return of tight end Ryan Malleck, an effective receiver who missed last season with a torn left rotator cuff. He’ll not only bolster the passing game, but a young offensive line. Loeffler also expects a second season running his system to pay big dividends. “It’s a comfort level, in terms of system-wise, where we’re at,” he said. “Now we’ve just got to put the right people and the right seats on the bus, execute, run the football and don’t turn it over.” The opposite plan had guided Bud Foster’s defense for years, and will again. The unit is led by the passing rushing duo of Dadi Nicholas and Luther Maddy up front, and anchored by a secondary that should rival any in college football. The safeties are seniors Kyshoen Jarrett and Detrick Bonner, and the cornerbacks are Kendall Fuller and Brandon Facyson, who started as freshmen. The foursome combined for 15 of the team’s 19 interceptions a year

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Freshman defensive back Kendall Fuller and the Virginia Tech defensive unit appear to be the strength of the Hokies this season along with its offensive backfield. ago. The Hokies had a string of eight straight years with at least 10 wins snapped when they stumbled to the 7-6 finish in 2012-13, but Beamer rejected the notion that last year continued the hard times. “In reality, it’s one or two wins away,” he said. “It’s not like the bottom’s falling out here.” Here are five thing to watch with Virginia Tech this season: OPENING HOLES

Three starters return on the offensive line, but “that’s where we get young,” tight ends coach Bryan Stinespring said. Mark Shuman is a fifth-year senior, but has hardly played, and the guards figure to be redshirt freshman Wyatt Teller and redshirt sophomore Augie Conte. Brewer has a good pocket presence, according to his coaches, but would benefit from running lanes and time to throw. MAKING STOPS

Inside linebackers Jack Tyler and Tariq Edwards were the Hokies’ top tacklers last season, and both have moved on, leaving redshirt senior Chase Williams and junior Deon Clark to fill their critical roles. In Foster’s defense, the inside linebackers are always among the leading tacklers. SNAP COUNT

Assuming he wins the job, Brewer comes to Blacksburg after having played in a spread offense his entire football life, which means he’s always been in the shotgun. He’ll be expected to get behind center in Loeffler’s offense, a transition that can either go smoothly or be very costly.

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Arkansas running back Alex Collins (3) and the rest of the Razorbacks are expected to have a better showing this year after a dismal 3-8 season in Bret Bielema’s first stint as head coach. 4. CENTER OF ATTENTION

5. STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE

Four-year starter Travis Swanson left for the NFL after last season, leaving a gaping lack of experience at center for the Razorbacks. Arkansas has built its offensive line into a strength under Bielema and offensive line coach Sam Pittman, but it could open the season at Auburn with freshman Frank Ragnow over the ball.

Speaking of Auburn, the Razorbacks waste no time facing one of the country’s best this season — opening against the defending SEC champion Tigers on Aug. 30. The opener is the start of a difficult schedule that includes a non-conference game at Texas Tech and home contest against Northern Illinois.

ADAMS FROM PAGE B1 athlete and when you have him on the field at the same time as Jerell, you have two guys on the field that can really run. He’s a good player, a good teammate and a good person. Just having his energy on the practice field is a boost.” Adams, a junior, came to USC after a stellar prep career at Class A Scott’s Branch High School. He played quarterback, tight end, linebacker, defensive end and punter, so honing his skills at one position has been different. He caught four passes for 90 yards as a freshman before becoming a bigger part of the package last year after recovering from

an ankle injury he suffered in preseason camp. He seemed to play his best in the latter stages of the season and finished with 13 receptions for 187 yards and touchdowns against Mississippi State and Wisconsin. “We’ve got to get a lot more balls going to him,” Spurrier said of Adams. “He’s a talent who is faster than he’s ever been.” That certainly could be the case with Thompson at quarterback. He has a throwfirst mentality where he might wait a bit longer before tucking it and running. Former starter Connor Shaw had more of a running mindset, and when things didn’t appear

WATKINS FROM PAGE B1 friends in his small town — Mooresboro is listed as having about 300 residents — before returning to campus. It would be a week before he made the trip back to Clemson. The sophomore had hematomas in each leg after he was trapped inside by the fallen pole about two hours as power crews had to turn off the electricity. Watkins said a fireman at the scene told the player’s father, than if he weren’t a solidly built 295 pounds, the impact might’ve broken both legs instead of just leaving him with scrapes, cuts and bruises. Once Watkins returned to campus, football wasn’t a priority and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers gave him time to grieve and heal. Swinney didn’t push Watkins, a starter in the Tigers’ season-opening victory over Georgia, about returning to the field and bolstering a defensive line at the time finding its way. Watkins was content to enjoy the fellowship of teammates. “It was good to get back to campus and get my mind away from the accident,” Watkins said. “They kept me uplifted.” Now, Watkins wants to make an impact on the field, although finding a spot on the team’s deep defensive front won’t be easy. Clemson was second in the Atlantic Coast Conference with 38 sacks a year ago, led by defensive end Vic Beasley’s 13. Five other members of the defensive line

open right away wasn’t afraid to run it. Neither Adams nor Anderson has spoken to the media in preseason camp, but that hasn’t stopped teammates from talking about the duo. Senior Cody Gibson, a former offensive lineman who has moved to tight end this season as well, is impressed with his running mates. “They are two of the most talented tight ends in the SEC,” Gibson said. “They’re huge, they can run, they can block.” Gibson and junior Drew Owens also could see time at tight end. Gibson said this week he usually starts when the Gamecocks employ a two-tight end scheme, but he’s mainly in there for his blocking ability.

had at least one sack and most all those players are back this fall. But Watkins isn’t worried about production or numbers, just giving his all in Gossett’s memory. “You can’t really move forward from it. It is always going to be with you because of how tragic it was,” Watkins said. “I try to use it as a motivational thing. My friend that passed away was a big Clemson fan, so I am doing it for him as well. I am pretty sure he’s looking down telling me to go for it.” If Watkins needs a boost, he’ll simply look down at his cleats where he’d written Gossett’s nickname “Sheeke,” his number “#12,” and “RIP.” The two were life-long friends who played high school ball together, Watkins said. The cookout was at the home of a brother of a third friend, Tajae McMullens, the 19-year-old who was driving the vehicle that night. Watkins said he hit his head against a window and was briefly unconscious. After getting pulled from the wreckage, Watkins was transported to an Asheville, North Carolina hospital. “Really wasn’t scared,” he remembered. “Just more in shock than anything. When I woke up I realized I had lost my friend.” Swinney said Watkins has had a strong fall camp and looks like he did a year ago as a rising, young player. “He’s had a great summer,” the coach said. “He’s very, very good.”

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The Sumter Touchdown Club will begin its 25th season on Friday, Aug. 29, at the Quality Inn located at 2390 Broad Street Extension. The club will meet each Friday for 13 straight weeks from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The weekly program features a guest speaker, a devotional, a high school coaches corner, the recognition of The Item Players of the Week, a catered breakfast and a pick’em contest. The first week will feature several local high school coaches talking about their respective teams and the start of their seasons. After that, the speakers will include people involved in different aspects of football on the high school, college and professional levels. The club is accepting members at a price of $100 per

membership. It is also looking for sponsorships at a cost of $200. Sponsorship and membership forms are on the club’s website, www.sumtertdclub.com.

and Matt Price and professional players C.J. Edwards and Devon Lowery. The cost is $100 for players between the ages of 8-13 and $125 for players 14 and older. For more information, contact Williams at (803) 5652453.

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The Ali Williams Showcase Camp will be held Sept. 20-21 at Crestwood High School located at 2000 Oswego Highway. Williams is a former Crestwood baseball player now pitching in the Kansas City Royals organization. The Sept. 20 session will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the Sept. 21 session will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Food will be served on Sept. 20 and there will be a showcase event for players ages 14 and up with college and professional scouts in attendance on Sept. 21. Also on Sept. 20 there will be an autograph session with former Major Leaguer Tony Womack, former Sumter High standouts and professional players Travis Witherspoon

OFFICIALS TRAINING CLASSES

The Wateree Basketball Officials will begin training classes for prospective high school officials on Monday at the Sumter County Recreation Department located at 155 Haynsworth Street. Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held on Monday of each week with the exception of a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The classes are held to prepare officials to call games for the South Carolina High School League Basketball Officials Association. Each training class will cover National Federation rules for high school basketball, South Carolina Basketball Official Association mechanics and

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014 SCBOA exam preparation. The statewide clinic and exam will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at River Buff High School in Lexington. For more information, call Granderson James, at (803) 968-2391 or e-mail him at grandersj@aol.com. FREE SPIRIT LEAGUE REGISTRATION

The Free Spirit Church League is accepting player and team registration for its fall basketball league. The league is open to boys and girls ages 5-12 based on their age as of Sept. 1, 2014. There will be leagues for age 6-and-under, 7-9 and 10-12. The registration deadline is Aug. 30. For more information, contact Deacon David Glover at (803) 983-1309 or Burnell Ransom at (803) 425-5118.

GOLF PAR 4 PETS TOURNAMENT

The Par 4 Pets 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Crystal Lakes Golf Course.

The format for the tournament is 4-Man Captain’s Choice. The entry fee is $160 per team or $40 per player. The tournament is limited to the first 20 teams. Prizes will go to the top three teams and prizes will be given to closest to pin on all par 3 holes. The last day to register is Sept. 5. Money raised from the tournament goes to K.A.T.’s Special Kneads. For more information on the organization, check it out on Facebook or go to katsspecialkneads@ yahoo.com. For more information on the tournament, call Kathy Stafford at (803) 469-3906, Teresa Durden at (803) 917-4710 or Mike Ardis at (803) 7751902. 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE

The Links at Lakewood Golf Course will host a 4-person scramble every Thursday. The cost is $25 per person and includes golf, prizes and food following the scramble. Call the pro shop at (803) 481-5700 before 4 p.m. on Thursday to sign up.

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Do you know what the most important shot in tennis is?

Manziel, Browns agree he’s not ready to start

ears ago when I was just a young lad, I decided I needed a tennis lesson. To no one’s surprise there is no tennis professional to call upon in Edgefield, S.C. At the time, Augusta, Ga., was the largest city I had ever frequented, so I convinced my parents to let me make a couple of long distance Mark calls to see if Rearden I could line up a lesson. I eventually got a lesson time and was able to pay a friend gas money to take me to Augusta. I showed up at the Augusta Tennis Center, a 6-court rag of a facility by today’s standards, and started looking around for my instructor. All of the courts were taken by players who seemed to be experts, must have been about to go on tour or who had been on tour at some point. “Boy, this is great,” I thought. “This is where I want to be and what I want to do.” And then my pro spotted me. “Are you Mark? I am Mr. Charlie Fortune.” My heart sunk. This guy had to be at least 70 years old. All of these major tennis studs spanking balls all around me, and I am going on court with the tennis version of “the old man and the sea.” I could not have been more crestfallen. “Let’s go hit some balls”, he said before I could make up a fictitious name and get the

heck out of there. On the 5-minute walk to the back teaching court (not one of the six with actual lines), he began asking me questions about where I was from and how I came to travel from Edgefield for a tennis lesson. It took the entire walk to our court to get my arms around the fact that I was going to be paying this guy with my own money, assuming he did not die before we finished. The entire lesson was somewhat of a blur, and to my surprise the hour was up before I knew it. At the end I did what every good southern boy learns to do. I made eye contact and offered my hand, not too hard and definitely not the dead fish, the appropriate squeeze that lets adults know you were raised right. Before we parted he offered one question. “Mark, do you know what the most important shot in tennis is?” “Well of course I know,” I said. “It is the serve. “Nope,” he said, knowing I was not going to get it. I guessed several times before I gave up and asked him to deliver the answer. “It is the next one, Mark,” he said with a gleam in his eyes. Like a deer in the headlights, I stood there. Recognizing he had caused me to brain cramp, he went on to tell me what he meant by his trite little quiz. He said, “The next shot is the only one you can do anything about.” “Oh, it was a trick question,” I replied.

This is where our roles reversed. Mr. Charlie Fortune is now disappointed about Mark Rearden being his student. He went on to tell me that tennis is played one swing at a time, a concept I was too immature to understand at the time. He explained that if I have not yet learned to deal with what is before me, there is no way I will ever understand how to construct an entire match nor appreciate what the game of tennis had to offer. My heart sunk again. Forty-six years later, I listen to tennis pundits talk about how Rafael Nadal never takes a point off, meaning to him the next swing is the most important shot in tennis. And this is why he is considered the most difficult opponent to put away. This past week I shared this same story with a student who is only a bit older than I am now. Unlike young Mark Rearden, she absorbed the truth of what Mr. Charlie Fortune told me years ago. Not only did she mentally absorb it, but she put it to use the same day and discovered what I wish I had grasped so long ago. Tennis is not played one point at a time, it is played one swing at a time. This week, I will leave off my standard tagline and not sully the wisdom of a man I wish I had respected when I had the chance: The most important shot in tennis is the next one - Mr. Charlie Fortune

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BY TOM WITHERS The Associated Press BEREA, Ohio — On one knee and far from the action, quarterback Johnny Manziel leaned on his orange helmet and watched. This is his new position. As Browns starter Brian Hoyer worked with Cleveland’s firstteam offense during 11-on-11 drills Thursday, Manziel, MANZIEL for now relegated to the second string, observed from the side. He took mental notes as he waited for his turn. This rookie has been no sensation. He’s not ready to start. Meet Johnny Backup. Failing to make any magic happen in his first two NFL preseason games and unable to close the gap enough to beat out Hoyer, Manziel will begin the season as Cleveland’s No. 2 quarterback, matching his uniform number. It’s not a

major surprise given he’s had to learn a complex offense and he entered training camp behind Hoyer. But Manziel’s inability to leap-frog Hoyer, a journeyman who has made four career starts and is coming off knee surgery, shows the jump from college to pros is gargantuan — even for Johnny Football. “Obviously I didn’t want this to be the outcome,” Manziel said. “But at the same time, I didn’t necessarily feel I was ready, I felt like there were steps that I needed to take, and I need to take, to get better.” Manziel has shown flashes, just not enough. Still, the Browns have seen promise in him, and Manziel’s immense fan base now has members inside Cleveland’s locker room. “We got arguably the best No. 2 in the NFL,” said wide receiver Nate Burleson. “I’m a Johnny Football fan. Not only was I a fan before he got here, but now he’s family because we play for the same team. I’ll always be in his corner.”

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

JAMES JUNE James “Bo Pete” June was born on Jan. 15, 1942, in Sumter, to the late Joe June and Leola Howard. He departed this life on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Sumter. He was a lifelong member of St. Jude Catholic Church. He was educated at the South Carolina School for the JUNE Deaf and Blind in Spartanburg. He was employed by Bramlett Gas Station, where he was a serviceman for many, many years. Precious memories will be cherished by his two brothers, Bennie Greene of Florida and George W. (Gloria) Greene of Sumter; three sisters, Annette Cook of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Susan (Bob) Carter of California and Lorraine (Daniel) Lawson of Fayetteville; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 611 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, with Father Charles Donovan officiating. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at 614 W. Oakland 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.

JESSIE M. BUTLER NEW ZION — Jessie Mae McFadden Butler, 74, widow of Simon Butler Sr., died on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at her residence, 1541 County Road, New Zion. She was born on Nov. 20, 1939, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Sam Sr. and Maebell Dozier BUTLER McFadden. She was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Butler, one sister and two brothers. She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized at St. Matthews African Methodist Episcopal Church, Summerton. Upon marriage, she joined and served as a faithful member of Howard Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. She served as a former member of the missionary board and senior of the church. Survivors are three daughters, Jemmett (Van) Montgomery and Lennett Butler, both of New Zion, and Lois (Charles) McElveen of Olanta; seven sons, Simon (Shonta) Butler Jr. of Rembert, Clyde Butler of Turbeville, Sammy Butler of Lawton, Oklahoma, John A. Butler of Sumter, LeToy (Aleta) Butler of Oswego, Illinois, Malachi J. Butler of Seattle, Washington, and Jessie A. (Lanitra) Butler of Hampton, Virginia; two grandsons reared as her own, Brian D. Butler and Joseph T. Butler; two sisters, Wilhelmina Lesane of Sumter and Lucille Watson of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one brother, Sam McFadden Jr. of Sumter; 22 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; five sisters-inlaw; and four brothers-in-law. The celebratory services for

Mrs. Butler will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Howard Chapel AME Church, New Zion, with the Rev. Oliver Davis, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Jerome McCray presiding. Mrs. Butler will lie in repose one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jemmett and Van Montgomery, 1565 County Road, New Zion. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

SUE BLACKWELL MANNING — Sue Ester Cain Blackwell, 81, widow of Willie Roth Blackwell, died on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at her residence, 106 Memorial St., Manning. She was born on Dec. 31, 1932, in Manning, a daughter of the late Edmond and Mary Ellison BLACKWELL Cain. She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from Manning Training School in 1956. At an early age, she joined Union Cypress AME Church. After marriage, she joined Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church and sang with the gospel choir. She was employed at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Sunbeam Ind., and retired from Federal Mogul. Survivors are two daughters, Sherron Blackwell of Manning and Willie Mae Blackwell of Sumter; four sons, Randolph Blackwell and Byron Blackwell, both of Manning, Frederick (Johnnie Mae) Blackwell and Antonio Blackwell, both of Sumter; four sisters, Hattie (Muldrow) Burgess of Sumter, Inez Cain and Evelyn (Alexander) Burgess, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Junita (Robert) Waiters of Manning; one brother, Henry Cain of Sumter; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; and one brotherin-law. The celebratory services for Mrs. Blackwell will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Alcolu, with the Rev. Delbert Singleton, pastor, officiating, the Rev. Otis Blackwell, presiding, and the Rev. William Frierson and the Rev. Jerome McCray assisting. Mrs. Blackwell will lie in repose one hour prior to service time. The family is receiving friends at her residence. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home of Manning.

DR. EDMUND MCDONALD JR. Dr. Edmund McDonald Jr., husband of Valeria Williams McDonald, died on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at his residence in Sumter. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Dr. Edmund Sr. and Anna Birnie McDonald. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. For further information, the family would appreciate your staying in touch with Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc., (803) 773-3381.

SARAH DAWSON Sarah Kennedy Burrows Dawson, widow of John Holman Dawson Sr., died on Aug. 16, 2014.

CREMINS FROM PAGE B1 head coach Doug Wojcik on Aug. 5 for “just cause” after two independent investigations uncovered allegations of verbal and physical abuse of players and athletic department staff members. The College’s search committee interviewed six candidates for the job — Johnson, Clemson assistant coach Earl Grant, Wofford head coach Mike Young, University of Connecticut assistant coach Karl Hobbs, former UNC Charlotte coach Bobby Lutz and Virginia assistant coach Ritchie McKay. Johnson, who interviewed

for the position in 2012 just before Wojcik was hired, was the first player from the College of Charleston to be selected in the NBA draft when Sacramento picked the former Stall High star in the second round in 1997. Johnson helped lead the Cougars to one NCAA appearance (1997) and two NIT bids (1995, 1996) during his career. Johnson played 13 seasons in the NBA. Cremins coached the Cougars from 2006-12, but took a medical leave of absence in January of 2012 and retired following the season.

Mrs. Dawson was born on Sept. 20, 1914, in Sumter County, the fifth child of the late Stanyarne and Julia Richardson Burrows. She graduated from Girls High School in Sumter and from Montreat College, where she was president of her senior class. She taught school until she married John H. Dawson in 1941. Their marriage lasted more than 57 years, until his death in 1998. Her life centered around her faith, family and friends. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Comforter for more than 58 years. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday at Holy Comforter with a burial service to follow at St. PhilipsBradford Springs, a church started by her ancestors in 1840. Friends will be received at 3 p.m. in the church parish hall. Surviving are sons, John H. Dawson Jr. (Gail) of Mt. Pleasant and A. Kennedy Dawson (Janet) of Greensboro, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Janet D. Lowder (Craig) of Charlotte, Julia C. Dawson of Columbia and Andrew K. Dawson of New York, New York; one great-grandson, Master Robert Bryson Lowder of Charlotte. She was predeceased by brothers, Stanyarne, Guignard, Edward and James Burrows; and sisters, Julia A. Burrus, Gertrude B. Brown and Elizabeth S. “Betty” Burrows. The family thanks the staff of NHC-Sumter and Caris Healthcare for their compassionate care of Mrs. Dawson during her last years. Memorials may be made to St. Philips Church-Bradford Springs, c/o Mrs. Emily Ward, 2301 Clematis Trail, Sumter, SC 29150 and Church of the Holy Comforter, P.O. Box 338, Sumter, SC 29151. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

GLORIA PENNELL Gloria Ann Witherspoon Pennell, 73, widow of Eugene L. Pennell, died on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center in North Carolina. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Annie Lee Floyd Witherspoon. Surviving are a son, Eugene Pennell of Grissettown, North Carolina; a sister, Deanie Hayes of Sumter; two grandchildren, Shallon Stewart and Kerry Clinton Pennell; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Capps officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home of her sister, 107 Thomas Drive. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge

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MICHAEL W. SPENCER Michael Winfield Spencer, 45, died on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia. Born in Horatio, he was a son of Margaret Phelps and Dewey Spencer. The family will receive friends at 4025 Waiters Road, Horatio. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc. of Sumter.

SAMUEL CURTIS Deacon Samuel “Sammie” Curtis, 66, husband of Jean Sanders Curtis, departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on July 27, 1948, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Isaac Clea and Abbie Curtis Dawson. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Hillcrest High School Class of 1967. He was a faithful and devoted member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and superintendent of the Sunday school, past trustee, usher and member of the L.W. Walker Choir. He also served actively in the Wateree Baptist Association. He was employed at TJ Maxx and retired from Kmart after 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports, playing cards, talking and laughing. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Jean Sanders Curtis of Sumter; four children, Sammie Prioleau, Leon Prioleau, Gabrielle Curtis and Kimberly Curtis, all from Sumter; two granddaughters, Aniyah Adams and Mariah Prioleau-Johnson of Sumter; four brothers, Ezekial Curtis of Hyattsville, Maryland, Foster Curtis (Nancy) of New Haven, Connecticut, Hewitt Curtis (Grace) of Macon, Georgia, and Isaac Clea Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland; two sisters, Ellarine Dawson and Olivia Morant (Daniel), both of Dalzell; other cousins, Sara Draughn (Jessie) of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Patricia Simmons of Aiken and Cornelia Curtis of Sumter; sisters-in-law, Betty Scott of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Linda Newton (Atwood) of District Heights, Maryland, Belva Cork (Larry) of Bowie, Maryland, and Rosa Martin (Elder Larenzo) of Sumter; brothers-in-law, Willie Sanders (Jennifer) of Hopkins and John Sanders of Norcross, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death was his brother, Myles Dawson Jr., and his sister, Helen Mehta. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, 3285 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, with the Rev. Richard Addison, pastor, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Charlie Howard, the Rev. E.L. Sanders, the Rev. Lewis Walker Jr. and Elder Larenzo Martin. The family will be receiving friends and relatives at the home, 112 Crescent Ave., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. The procession will leave at 2:20 p.m. from the home.

Flower bearers will be nieces and Hillcrest High School Class of 1967. Pallbearers will be nephews and Hillcrest High School Class of 1967. Burial will be in Hopewell 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. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

JOSEPHINE P. MONTGOMERY Josephine Pearson Montgomery, 54, wife of Joseph Montgomery, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital, Columbia. Born on Jan. 17, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Lula Mae Pearson. She was educated in the public schools of Lee County. Although she worked several jobs over the years of her life, the job that she loved the most was being a mother. She extended her care to all children in the Woodrow community, whether it was shelter, nurture or food. Those left behind to cherish her loving memories are her husband, Joseph Montgomery of Woodrow; two sons, Terrance Pearson (Stacey) of Camden and Patar Montgomery of Woodrow; one daughter, Sharlene Montgomery of Columbia; six brothers, William Pearson of Woodrow, Bret Pearson (Linda) and Leon Pearson (Cheryl), both of Sumter, Scott Pearson (Ethel) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Raymond Pearson (Stacey) and Bryant Pearson, both of Akron, Ohio; three sisters, Barbara Pearson and Brenda Pearson, both of Philadelphia, and Carol Pearson of Kenosha, Wisconsin; 12 grandchildren; one uncle, Frank Yates; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Alice Pearson and Bernice Lawrence; and a special aunt, Verlie Mae Pearson. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 184 Lake Ashwood Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Kenneth Carter, pastor, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 2919 Woodrow Road, Dalzell. The remains will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. The procession will leave at 11 a.m. from the home. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in Mechanicsville United Methodist 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. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

ELOUISE MYERS Elouise Myers entered eternal rest on Aug. 21, 2014, at her residence, 220 Lila B. Lane, Camden. The family is receiving friends at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

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Cowboys LB Holloman has career-ending neck injury BY SCHUYLER DIXON The Associated Press IRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys said Thursday that linebacker DeVonte Holloman has a career-ending HOLLOMAN neck injury related to a spinal problem that kept him out almost half of his rookie season a year ago. Coach Jason Garrett said

Holloman was advised not to play again after doctor evaluations this week. After missing the first two days of practice this week, the 23-year-old Holloman was on the field Thursday in his No. 57 jersey but didn’t appear in the locker room when it was open to reporters after Garrett’s announcement. Garrett wouldn’t discuss details of the injury other than saying Holloman has been dealing with a neck issue “the last couple of

weeks.” Holloman came out of last weekend’s preseason game against Baltimore midway through the fourth quarter because of the injury. “It’s a very challenging, difficult thing for a young man who has dreams of being an NFL football player, achieves those dreams,” Garrett said. “But this becomes an easy decision for him and for his family when you’re dealing with that kind of injury.”

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Does classical music have a place in pop culture? BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Celebrity culture and classical music rarely overlap. Or at least they don’t much anymore. But if there is a superstar in that world, it is piano virtuoso Lang Lang. He performs on tonight’s “Great Performances” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings) broadcast of the Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2014. Recorded on May 29 in the outdoor Baroque gardens of Vienna’s Imperial Schonbrunn Palace, the concert is part of the celebration of composer Richard Strauss’ 150th birthday. Works by Liszt, Mozart and Berlioz are also performed. Chinese pianist Lang Lang has been touted as the “hottest artist on the classical music planet,” by The New York Times and listed on the “Time 100” by Time magazine. In addition to his prodigious talents, he is seen as an ambassador to an emerging generation of young Chinese as well as a symbol of China as an emerging powerhouse in the classical music field. A little over a generation ago, the Chinese Communist party banned all Western music as part of the radical Cultural Revolution. The Oscar-winning 1980 film “From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China” documented the reintroduction of classical music to Chinese orchestras and academies. While the Chinese Cultural Revolution banned classical music by dictatorial edict, American popular culture has done almost as effective a job of rendering the art form all but invisible — particularly on television. That wasn’t always the case. Hugely popular variety shows hosted by Red Skelton and Ed Sullivan featured ballet, orchestral performances, operatic singers and piano virtuosos well into the 1960s. During advertising’s “Mad Men” heyday of the 1960s, Madison Avenue even used the Italian opera “Pagliacci” to sell Rice Krispies! While largely considered camp now, Liberace mixed Chopin and showbiz with his many TV appearances in the 1950s and ‘60s. The Three Tenors phenomenon of the 1990s demonstrated the potential for superstardom on this level. And contemporary reality-variety series like

programming below. • The Oakland Raiders visit the Green Bay Packers in NFL preseason action (8 p.m., CBS). • A repo man’s remains are discovered in a septic tank on “Bones” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). That’s probably not going to happen on the highly specialized occupational reality series “Airplane Repo” (10 p.m., Discovery, TV-14). • Labor Day is more than a week away, but some diehard home-shopping addicts are already feeling “The Joy of Christmas” (10 p.m., QVC). COURTESY OF XUN CHI / PBS PRESSROOM

Piano virtuoso Lang Lang performs on tonight’s episode of “Great Performances” airing at 9 p.m. on PBS. “So You Think You Can Dance” occasionally showcase ballet. “America’s Got Talent” helped young singer Jackie Evancho launch her classicalcrossover career and has featured the trio Forte Tenors and The Texas Tenors over the seasons. Simon Cowell of “American Idol” and “The X-Factor” has been the longtime manager of pop-opera crossover act Il Divo. For the most part, advertising and ratings-driven programming has little to no time for classical music. That had become apparent by the late 1960s, and it’s why “Great Performances” was launched in 1972. • Is there a square mile of Cajun swamp country not al-

ready documented on cable television? The makers of “Swamp Monsters” (9 p.m., Destination America) seem to think so. They invite viewers to join them for the pursuit of “elusive creatures” (or as I like to think of them, completely made-up nonsense) in terrain fraught with alligators, quicksand, disorienting darkness and other features of fictional horror movies. If that’s not enough, catch “Monsters Underground” (10 p.m., Destination America), set in caves, caverns and abandoned mines.

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CULT CHOICE A 24-hour marathon of Audrey Hepburn movies includes “Roman Holiday” (8 p.m., TCM), the 1953 romance that made her a best actress Oscar winner. Also featured are “Laughter in Paradise” (6 a.m.) and “The Lavender Hill Mob” (8 a.m.), both released in 1951, before she was well-known.

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For Sale by Owner 111 Alice Dr $120,000. 108 ft corner lot, masonry veneer, new roof, 3BR 2BA w/ceramic tile/floor, Lrg LR with buck stove insert in F/P, dining room, family room, kitchen with handmade pine cabinets, dw, hardwoods. Ceiling fan in every room except LR. C/H/A, Patio 2 Car garage, brick fence in back yard with white rod iron gate. Contact # 1-617-276-3306 4875 Cannery Rd Dalzell 3BR 2BA .75 Acre lot , inside has fire damage. Financing avail. with low dwn pymt and no closing cost to qualified buyer. Call 1-855-847-6807 D/W on permanent foundation, 1.4 ac, 3 Br, 2 Ba, all appliances, W/D, asking $45K. Make an offer. Call 803-469-8872

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Lake Property For Sale: Lake House 1931 Clubhouse Lane on Lizzie's Creek. 1,605 sq ft, 4BR/2BA, Kitchen/Dining Room, Den, Shower house, Boat house, Pier, Carport. 803-469-3807

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Reconditioned batteries $35. Also have lawn mower, truck, 4 wheeler, golf cart & marine batteries, starters & alternators. Car dealers/garages ask about special prices. Auto Electric Co. 803-773-4381

Bid Notices BID SOLICITATION Sumter School District will be receiving sealed bids on installing Walkway Canopies at Crosswell, Lemira and Kingsbury Elementary Schools. You may pick up specifications at Sumter School District Maintenance Department, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC. Sealed bids will be opened in the Maintenance Department, 1345 Wilson Hall Road on Friday, August 29, 2014, at 9:00 a.m.

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

Abandon Vehicle / Boat Boats / Motors 2000 Triton, TR 186 PD, 18.6ft with 2000 Mercury 150 LXR-6, hot foot. Minnkota 80lb thrust, trolling motor w/2 batteries. 2 gas tanks. Built-in cooler & 2 live wells. Exc. condition. Must see, $9,700. Call 803-840-2948

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Abandoned Vehicle Notice: The following vehicles were abandoned at Bethel Tire, 828 Bethel Church Rd., Sumter, SC 29154. Described as a 2000 V o l k s w a g o n , V I N # 3VWCC21C7YM408512. Total Due for storage: $1,050 as of August 15, 2014. 2003 Chevrolet, VIN # 1B3HB4877D553646. Total Due for storage: $2,100 as of August 15, 2014. Owner is asked to call 803-481-9898. If not claimed in 30 days. it will be turned over to the Magistrate's Office for public sale.

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LEGAL NOTICES Summons & Notice Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina August 1, 2014 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on July 2, 2014. Columbia, South Carolina August 1, 2014

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Columbia, S.C. August 1, 2014 Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) H. Guyton Murrell (SC Bar # 064134) John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635) Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236) Ashley M. Wheeling-Goodson (SC Bar # 101423) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 A-4478613 08/22/2014, 08/29/2014, 09/05/2014

Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING Clarendon County School Board District # 1 Election The Clarendon County Board of Education hereby orders a trustee election in Clarendon School district # 1 to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in Summerton. The purpose is to elect three trustees from Clarendon School District #1 for a four years term. All trustees whose term will expire are eligible for re-election. The rules of the General Election apply. However, you do not have to take an oath or show your registration certificate. All candidates for election as trustees must file in the Clerk of Courts Office at 111 South Brook Street Manning, South Carolina beginning August 15, 2014 and no later than 12:00 noon August 29, 2014. George A. Wilson, Chairman Clarendon County Board of Education

Notice of Sale MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-483 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Planet Home Lending, LLC f/k/a Green Planet Servicing, LLC against Jeremy S. Spencer, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All those certain pieces, parcels or lots of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina which are shown and designated as Lots 23 and 25 in Block B on a plat made by Joseph Palmer, CE, dated July 9, 1941 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book S-5, Page 109. The said lots have 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 Law of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 39 Lemmon St., Sumter, SC 29150. Being the same property conveyed to Jeremy S. Spencer by deed of David A. Brown and Arlene B. Mitchell dated July 22, 2009 and recorded on July 31, 2009 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1127 at Page 950.

TMS#:

248-09-04-008

Property Address: 39 Lemmon Street Sumter, S.C. 29150 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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

Notice of Sale

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 Demanded, the bidding will 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 2.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

12/3/2007, IN BOOK 1096 AT PAGE 2030, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER GEORGE H. JONES PASSED AWAY AND FULL TITLE PASSED TO PATRICIA M. JONES BY OPERATION OF LAW.

by deed of Robert Holloman, of even date herewith and recorded simultaneously herein and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1139 at Page 002744 on May 20, 2010.

MEASURES 130 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF RAY D. RIDGEWAY AND BOBBIE C. RIDGEWAY, WHERE IT MEASURES 59.7 FEET. BE ALL MEASUREMENTS ACCORDING TO SAID TAX MAP AND A LITTLE MORE OR LESS.

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 C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01782 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. against, Mary Ann Gregoire, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 2, 2014, at 12 pm at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

Property

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 29 on a plat prepared by H.S. Willson, R.L.S., dated May 24, 1973 and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-34 at Page 38. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 29 Chestnut Street, Sumter, SC 29150 and is shown on the Auditor's Tax Map of Sumter County as Parcel 228-05-01-001. This being the same property conveyed to Mary Ann Gregoire by Deed of Robert B. Castleberry and Frances H. Castleberry, dated June 30, 1981 and recorded June 30, 1981 in Book 290 at Page 549 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

29 Chestnut Street, Sumter, S.C. 29150 TMS # 228-05-01-001 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 38/100 percent (6.375%) 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. As a personal or deficiency judgment is demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of Thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. CODE Ann. Section 15-39-720 (1976). If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-02071 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Patricia M. Jones, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 2, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MANCHESTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONTAINING 0.70 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 108 OF STARK ACRES SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, SECTION NO. 1 ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED AUGUST 15, 1994 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 94, PAGE 1265. 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.

ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 1995 OAKWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER NC15428CK3128898A&B (SEE RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT IN BOOK 980 AT PAGE 0063). THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GEORGE H. JONES AND PATRICIA M. JONES, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED OF PATRICK J. BURKE AND CAROL A. BURKE DATED 11/29/2007 AND RECORDED

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4320 Starks Ferry Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 163-03-01-014 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 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 13-20266 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Trust 2004-NC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-NC3 vs. Athlee Hill Helton a/k/a Athlee Hill; Brenda L. Carter a/k/a Brenda Carter; Midland Funding LLC, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1680, The following property will be sold on September 2, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 117, Pinedale Subdivision, Section 3, as shown on a plat thereof, by Harold S. Wilson, RLS # 1758, dated April 7, 1970, amended January 7, 1971, amended August 12, 1971, and recorded on April 28, 1970, in Plat Book Z-28 at Page 68 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Reference to said plat is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Said property has a street address of 53 Neal Street, Sumter SC 29150. Said lot is subject to al restrictions, covenants, and easements of record, including those in Deed Book Q-9 at Page 779. Derivation: Book 674 at Page 1062. 53 Neal Street, Sumter, SC 29150 2260303012, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.95% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1680. 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 011847-03157 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1107280 8/15, 8/22, 08/29/2014

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2013-CP-43-1866 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Robert Holloman, Plaintiff, Vs. Didith DeVera Ramos,

Property address: 2020 Gion Street, Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: For cash, the successful bidder to deposit with the Master-in-Equity at the conclusion of the bidding five (5%) percent of his bid in evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to the purchase price in the event of compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of his bid within thirty (30) days after the final acceptance of this bid, then the property shall be re-advertised and resold on the same terms and at the purchaser's risk on some subsequent sales day. Bidding shall close on sales day inasmuch as the Plaintiff has waived the right to a deficiency judgment. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.4%. The Sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions and restrictions of record, and any other senior encumbrances. Purchaser to pay for any statutory commission on the sale from the proceeds of the final bid amount. Purchaser to pay for deed preparation, cost or recording the deed, and transfer taxes on the deed. The property will be withdrawn from sale in the event Plaintiff or agent for Plaintiff is not present at sale. RICHARD L. BOOTH MASTER-IN-EQUITY FOR SUMTER COUNTY Young, Keffer & Associates, P.A. 23 West Calhoun Street Sumter, SC 29150

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01440 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Trustmark National Bank against, Ismael L. Fierro, Jr., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 2, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

Property

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 designated as Lot No. 49, Section 3 of Curtis Park as shown on that certain plat of Thomas M. Reynolds dated July 29, 1994 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 94, Page 1107. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Ismael L. Fierro, Jr. by virtue of a Deed from Hayes D. Hampton dated July 30, 2008 and recorded on July 30, 2008 in Book 1110 at Page 670 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

160 Curtiswood Avenue, Sumter, S.C. 29150 TMS # 206-05-04-020 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four And 50/100 percent (4.50%) 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. Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01400

Defendant. The undersigned, Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity For Sumter County, hereby gives notice that pursuant to an Order Of Foreclosure And Sale of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County in the above captioned case, he will sell at public auction for cash, in front of the Sumter County Courthouse on Sales Day in September, the same being September 2, 2014, during the legal hours of sale, September 2, 2014 at 12:00 o'clock p.m., the following described property: 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 represented as Unit D of Brentwood Townhouse No. I, Horizontal Property Regime No. 1, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Carl J. Croft, RLS, dated March 27, 1986, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 86 at page 381, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina as amended. This is the identical property conveyed unto the mortgagor herein

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of January 1st, 2008 Equifirst Loan Securitization Trust 2008-1 vs. Bruce F. Andrews; Numax Mortgage Corporation, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 2, 2014 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 THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING KNOWN AS 104 CHURCH STREET AND BEING SHOWN ON SUMTER COUNTY TAX MAPS AS LOT NO. K-8-E-22, SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURED ACCORDING TO SAID TAX MAP AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LANDS, NOW OR FORMERLY OF KATHLEEN S. JOHNSON WHEREON IT MEASURES 130 FEET; ON THE EAST BY CHURCH STREET WHEREON IT FRONTS AND MEASURES 62 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF FRANCES S. OSWALD WHEREON IT

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRUCE F. ANDREWS AND KAREN L. ANDREWS, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM CHARLES THOMAS MARTIN, JR. AND JEAN G. MARTIN, DATED OCTOBER 16, 1986 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 9, 1986, IN DEED BOOK 438, PAGE 1245, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A . SUBSEQUENTLY, KAREN L. ANDREWS DIED IN 2010 LEAVING BRUCE F. ANDREWS THE SOLE OWNER OF SUBJECT PROPERTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 104 Church Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 228-12-01-028 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 8.85% 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 13-18018

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00091 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Inc. ultimate successor to Sumter National Bank; Christopher McKenzie; South Carolina Attorney General; South Carolina Department of Revenue 2; United States Attorney General - Washington, DC; United States Attorney's Office - District of South Carolina; United States of America, acting by and through its Agency, Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service; United States of America, acting by and through its Agency, Department of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 2, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF SUMTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT 41 ON A PLAT PREPARED BY J. HENRY WALKER III, PLS, DATED JUNE 21, 1999 AND RECORDED WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2000 AT PAGE 11. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (1976, AS AMENDED), REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 3125 HOMESTEAD ROAD, SUMTER, SC 29153 AND IS SHOWN ON THE AUDITOR'S TAX MAP OF SUMTER COUNTY AS PARCEL 244-00-01-053. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2001 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER VAFLY19A/B04093-HE12 (SEE RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT IN BOOK 999 AT PAGE 794).

Notice of Sale THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHRISTOPHER MCKENZIE BY DEED OF HAROLD R. WAYNICK, JR. DATED OCTOBER 7, 2005 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 10, 2005 WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN VOLUME 1000 AT PAGE 1730.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3125 Homestead Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 244-00-01-053 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. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 2410(c). In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set 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 12-11452

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0767 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, against Audrey J. Siebold, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on September 2, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 28 in Wessex Subdivision as shown on that certain Plat of Carl J. Croft, RLS,, dated October 12, 1987 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 87 at page 1713, and having such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which is incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

TMS Number: 128-09-01-001 (land and mobile home) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5770 Wessex Drive, Wedgefield, SC ALSO: 1995 General, Serial Number G MHGA351944252A&B This being the same property conveyed to Audrey J. Siebold by deed of Manufactured Housing Outlet, Inc., dated April 18, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on April 21, 2008, in Deed Book 1104 at Page 1189. 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 7.0% 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

PUBLIC NOTICE Shaw Air Force Base Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting August 25, 2014, 6:30 p.m. New Beginnings Banquet Facility 1335 Hwy 441, Sumter, SC 29154 (0.3 miles north of Hwy 378) SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – Shaw is hosting a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2014, at the New Beginnings Banquet Facility, 1335 SC Highway 441, and invites the public to attend and participate. Shaw is conducting an ongoing series of environmental activities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, a federal law enacted in 1980 to require the investigation and cleanup of legacy sites throughout the country. These initiatives are also accomplished within the guidelines of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976. The meeting is of Shaw’s Restoration Advisory Board. The board provides a forum through which local communities, installations and regulatory agencies can work together in an atmosphere that encourages discussion and exchange of information on current and future environmental cleanup programs here. The purposes of this meeting are to allow the community the opportunity to view detailed information about ongoing Shaw’s environmental cleanup activities and to discuss speciﬁc questions and answers with the Shaw Environmental Restoration Team on a one-on-one basis. Your United States Air Force is totally committed to a clean and safe environment. For further information, please contact the 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Ofﬁce, (803) 895-2019.

CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014 Notice of Sale

Notice of Sale

demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S. C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01096 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Alice V. Benton, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 2, 2014 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, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2., COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 6 ON A PLAT OF LEWIS F. LEAVELL, SR., DATED DECEMBER 19, 1972, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-33, PAGE 54, AND BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST BY LOT NO. 5 ON SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THERON 197.32 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY MELROSE DRIVE AND MEASURING THEREON 107.7 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO. 7 ON SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 197.32 FEET; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY OF COLCLOUGH AND MEASURING THEREON 107.7 FEET, BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANDREW BENTON AND ALICE V. BENTON BY DEED OF CARLOS E. ROBERTSON AND ALICE F. ROBERTSON DATED JANUARY 11, 1979 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 2, 1979 IN BOOK K10 PAGE 180, IN THE R.M.C. OFFICE OF SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. SUBSEQUENTLY, ANDREW BENTON, SR. PASSED AWAY AND HIS INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO ALICE V. BENTON BY DEED OF DISTRIBUTION DATED MARCH 31, 2010 AND RECORDED APRIL 6, 2010 IN BOOK 1137 AT PAGE 2756.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 12 Melrose Drive, Wedgefield, SC 29168 TMS: 099-14-02-018 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 12-13181

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00259 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Trustmark National Bank vs. Justin D. Biser, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 2, 2014, at 12:00 PM, at the County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

Property

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Providence Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot No. 31 of Rolling Hills Subdivision, Section III, on that certain plat of Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated September 8, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2006 at page 485. 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 3415 Valencia Drive, Dalzell, South Carolina, and is shown on the Auditors map of

Sumter County 151-11-02-010.

Tax

Parcel

This being the same property conveyed to Justin D. Biser by deed of Jonathon A. Stotts and Laura D. Stotts, dated July 8, 2011 and recorded July 18, 2011, in Book 1157 at Page 1387, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

3415 Valencia Dr, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS#: 151-11-02-010 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four and 375/1000 (4.375%) 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. Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-5817

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-0515 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Madeline Carol Brown a/k/a Madeline C. Brown, George L. Brown a/k/a George Brown a/k/a George Brown, III and Safe Fed Cu a/k/a Safe Federal Credit Union, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 2, 2014, at 12:00 PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Middleton Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 29 in the Squaw Valley Subdivision as shown on that certain Plat of D.D. Edmunds, R.L.S., dated July 13, 1988 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 88 at Page 739, 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. Less and except: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, containing 2.86 acres, more or less, together with any and all improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in Middleton Township, the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 29-A of Squaw Valley Subdivision on that certain plat by Allen-Makela Land Surveyors, Inc., dated April 24, 1996 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2003 at Page 381. This being the same property conveyed to Laurie E. Rogers by George L. Brown and Madeline C. Brown by deed dated and recorded August 19, 2003 in Book 904 at Page 179 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. This being a portion of the same property conveyed to George L. Brown and Madeline C. Brown by deed of Bibco, Inc. dated September 20, 1985 and recorded October 24, 1985 in Book 415 at Page 1510; subsequently conveyed to Hardee Construction Company, Inc. by deed dated May 23, 1988 and recorded May 24, 1988 in Book 470 at Page 677; thereafter conveyed by Hardee Construction Company, Inc. to Madeline Carol Brown and George Brown by deed dated July 14, 1988 and recorded July 15, 1988 in Book 473 at Page 440 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. TMS No. 130-00-01-068 Property Address: 30 Doe 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 5.0000%. 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 1101108 8/15, 8/22, 08/29/2014

Notice of Sale

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01840

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 7.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.ยง 2410(c).

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Secretary of Veterans Affairs vs. Candy K. Rex; Tracy Rex, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 2, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PROVIDENCE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT #109 OF DALZELL ACRES SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, SECTION 4, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY BEN J. MAKELA, RLS, DATED DECEMBER 21, 1998, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 98 AT PAGE 1394, 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. THIS IS THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 5070 RIDGE STREET.

THIS IS THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO TRACY REX AND CANDY K. REX BY DEED OF CHARLIE W. BOYD, JR. AND LYDIA M. BOYD, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 947 AT PAGE 1628 ON JULY 30, 2004.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5070 Ridge Street, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 189-04-02-011 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). 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 4% 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 11-25540

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2011-CP-43-02062 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, National Association vs. Leslie A. McMickle; Citifinancial, Inc.; Granite State Insurance Company; United States of America, acting by and through its agency the Internal Revenue Service, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 2, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PROVIDENCE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT #34, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY LOUIS W. TISDALE, RLS, DATED JANUARY 16, 2003, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2003 AT PAGE 76, AND HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, THIS DESCRIPTION BEING IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LESLIE A. MCMICKLE BY DEED OF RANDALL BAGTAS AND MELISSA BAGTAS, DATED MAY 21, 2007 AND RECORDED MAY 23, 2007, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICER FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, IN BOOK 1078 AT PAGE 001857.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2925 Kaempfer Circle, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 2001603003 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.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-18917 NOTICE OF SALE 2011-CP-43-01563 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Karen Glisson a/k/a Karen D. Jones Glisson, Nathaniel Glisson, and Citibank, Federal Savings Bank, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 2, 2014, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with the dwelling and improvements thereon situate lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot No. 52 of Huntington Subdivision as shown in Plat Book Z-48 at Page 400 and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated October 2, 1986 recorded in Plat Book 86 at Page 1587 records of Sumter County RMC Office. Said Lot No. 52 being bounded and measuring as follows: On the Northwest by College Properties Inc. Said plat and measuring thereon 25.95 feet and 68.1 feet; on the Northeast by Lot No. 51 said plat and measuring thereon 149.92 feet; on the Southeast by Club Lane said plat and fronting thereon 56.38 feet, 69.66 feet in an arch and 14.3 feet; and on the Southwest by Lot No. 53 said plat and measuring thereon 149.85 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said most recent plat. This being the same property conveyed to Nathaniel Glisson and Karen D. Jones, as tenants in common with the indestructible right of survivorship, by Deed of Daniel E. Sniezek and Peggy Ann Sniezek dated December 19, 1989 and recorded December 28, 1989 in Book 499 at Page 180; subsequently Nathaniel Glisson and Karen D. Jones conveyed the subject property to Nathaniel Glisson and Karen D. Jones Glisson, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, by deed dated August 17, 2001 and recorded August 23, 2001 in Book 813 at Page 1934. TMS No. 226-01-03-010 Property Address: 869 Club Lane, Unit 1, 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 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 6.7400%. 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 1107200 8/15, 8/22, 08/29/2014

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0745 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of CitiMortgage, Inc., against Adam R. Porter, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on September 2, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land 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. 111, as shown on that certain Plat of Croft Engineering Company, Inc., dated August 13, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at Page 1359 and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on sail plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in Section 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 4965 McPhail Street, Dalzell, SC.

TMS Number: 189-04-02-013 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4965 McPhail St, Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Adam R. Porter and Kristienne M. Porter by deed of Joseph Lee Moore and Julianne B. Moore, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the

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TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.25% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01913 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. vs. Philip B. Wilson, and Alina Wilson,, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 2, 2014, at 12:00 PM , at the County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Providence Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 42, as shown on that certain Plat of Michael C. Turbeville, III, PLS, dated December 12, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 2, and having such 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. Said property is subject to all visible and/or recorded easements, restrictions, rights of way, and zoning ordinances affecting the said property. This being the same property conveyed to Philip B. Wilson and Alina Wilson, as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, by Deed of Aycock Construction, LLC, dated November 13, 2006 and recorded November 14, 2006 in Book 1053 at Page 739 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

2675 Navigator Circle, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS#: 152-09-03-001 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six and 500/1000 (6.500%) 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. Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

County, will sell on September 2, 2014, at 12:00 PM, at the County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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All that certain, piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Providence Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot 7 on that certain plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated March 2, 2000 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2002 at Page 430. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 3601 Red Lane Road and is shown on the Auditor`s map of Sumter County as tax parcel 191-00-01-004. This being the same property conveyed to Richard H. Shelnutt and Brett B. Shelnutt, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Desarae Espinosa, dated February 25, 2011 and recorded April 1, 2011, in Book 1152 at Page 002873, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

3601 Red Lane Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS#: 191-00-01016 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four and 875/1000 (4.875%) 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 Richard L. Booth , as 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 , as Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-5817

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Stephanie Nicole McClellan a/k/a Stephanie N. McClellan; Stephen M. McClellan; Alexander C. Haskell, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1635, The following property will be sold on September 2, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that parcel of land in the City of Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 1111, Page 474, ID #207-07-02-019, being known and designated as Lot 144B, filed in Plat Book PB2003, Page 645, recorded 12/05/2003. Derivation: Book 1111 at Page 474 900 Perry Blvd, Sumter, SC 29154 207-07-02-019, 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 4.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1635. 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 011227-01257 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1107281 8/16, 8/22, 08/29/2014

KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-5817

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00260 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Trustmark National Bank vs. Richard H. Shelnutt, and Brett B. Shelnutt,, I the undersigned as Richard L. Booth , as Master in Equity for Sumter

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