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Test scores released Earlier grades fare better; Sumter students still below state averages as school and district ratings based on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which Sumter students and their typically is referenced as No schools tend to perform better in Child Left Behind (NCLB). the earlier grade levels, Within the reports, a a series of reports reLETTER GRADES pattern of declining leased by the South BY SCHOOL improvement throughCarolina Department out the grade levels Find out how each of Education indicate. emerges. In addition, public school in the On Thursday, the in Thursday’s reports, tri-county area fared state department reSumter students conduring the 2012-13 leased a wide array of tinued to perform school year. A7 scores and results for below state averages. students and schools HSAP from the 2012-13 The most notable result in the school year, including testing reHigh School Assessment Prosults from both the High School gram report released Thursday Assessment Program (HSAP) and Palmetto Assessment of SEE TESTING, PAGE A7 State Standards (PASS), as well BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com

State blames higher goals for drop in grades COLUMBIA (AP) — Letter grades for nearly half of South Carolina’s school districts dropped during the past school year, but education officials blame ambitious performance goals rather than poorer student achievement. The state Education Department released the report card data Thursday.

They show that 39 of the state’s 85 districts went down at least a letter grade this school year. Just eight districts improved by at least a letter grade. Education officials said they set higher and more ambitious goals for the 2012-13 school year compared with the year before, and other SEE GRADES, PAGE A5

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Jimmy Weeks Jr., 35, was granted a $15,000 surety bond on Wednesday by 12th Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Nettles for a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor younger than 11.

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After visiting with residents of Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center and helping them play bingo Wednesday, LaShonda McElveen, back left, and her daughter, Candace Mitchell, sing a song while Desmond Mitchell plays piano and sings along. The whole family is involved with Silver Lashes, a project that aims to give back to the elderly. For more information, email silverlashes93@yahoo.com. ABOVE LEFT: Desmond, vice president of Silver Lashes and rising Alice Drive Middle School seventh-grader, helps a resident of Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center play bingo. LEFT: Candace, rising fourth-grader at Alice Drive Elementary, moves a token for a resident playing bingo at the center. She is founder and president of Silver Lashes, a nonprofit that volunteers with and brings goodies to those staying in assisted-living facilities.

MANNING — A 35-year-old Silver man charged in mid-July with the sexual assault of a 5-year-old Sumter girl who considers him an uncle was granted a $15,000 surety bond on Wednesday. During a hearing held at Clarendon County Magistrate’s Court, 12th Circuit Judge Michael P. Nettles said Jimmy Weeks Jr. of 1135 Rev. J.W. Carter Road may have no unsupervised contact with minor children, including his own, if he is able to pay for his release from the Clarendon County Detention Center. He has remained there since his arrest July 18, according to the Clarendon County Public Index, three days after the 5-year-old girl’s mother said she notified the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office that the suspect allegedly touched the girl’s private parts. The mother told The Item on July 19 that Weeks is a close family friend of the girl’s father and that the girl thinks of him as an uncle. The incidents, she said, happened during extended SEE BOND, PAGE A10

Renovation means Pinewood health center patients must travel to Sumter BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com For the next few weeks, Sumter Family Health Center will stop seeing patients in Pinewood.

Instead, they will see them at the Sumter office located at 1278 N. Lafayette Drive starting Monday. “(Patients) will still see their usual providers,” said Holly Chase,

director of community development. “Our staff has been calling and rearranging appointments the last few weeks to try to make it as easy a transition as possible while continu-

ing to see patients and provide the best quality health care. We appreciate everyone’s understanding.” Originally, patients SEE CENTER, PAGE A10

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4th suspect nabbed in Wedgefield burglary A suspect wanted in a Wedgefield burglary that ended with his alleged accomplice getting shot is now in custody. Telvin Vernell Williams, 22, of 230 S.C. 261 South, Apt. 65, Wedgefield, turned himself in to law enforcement Thursday. He faces a charge of first-degree burglary. Williams and three other men are suspected of breaking into a home in the 5000 block of Wessex Drive in Wedgefield on Sunday morning. The homeowner came upon the scene and shot one of the intruders with a handgun. Willie Walker, 22, of 1335 Nature Trail, Wedgefield, was taken into custody later that day when he was admitted to a hospital with a gunshot wound. Two other men, Christopher O’Neal Archie, 22, of 2680 Burnt Gin Road, and Antonie Lamar Spann, 25, of 1255 Gulledge Circle, Wedgefield, were arrested Tuesday in connection to the break-in.

The state Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal of a man sentenced in 2012 to 25 years in prison for his part in an attempted armed robbery that resulted in the shooting of a store owner. The court also relieved Columbia attorney Robert M. Pachak, who was appointed shortly after Kadeem Shaquelle Johnson, 20, appealed his April 2012 guilty plea to attempted murder, two counts of armed robbery, two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime and attempted armed robbery. Third Circuit Judge W. Jeffrey Young sentenced Johnson, formerly of 3310 S.C. 261 North in Rembert, to 25 years for the armed robberies, 20 years for attempted murder and attempted armed robbery and five years each for the weapons charges. Pachak, according to an unpublished opinion from the court released Wednesday, had filed a brief under U.S.

Supreme Court case Anders v. California, in which a court-appointed attorney in an appeal matter can petition a court for his removal if he thinks the appeal is frivolous. Little of Johnson’s appeal itself is revealed in the court’s decision. But according to state law, a defendant has 10 days to appeal a guilty plea, or a sentence received from making one. Court records show Johnson’s appeal was filed May 22, 2012, roughly one JOHNSON month and five days after his guilty plea at the Sumter County Courthouse. Johnson, who is serving his sentence at the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, was arrested June 17, 2010, after a three-day spree in which he and Kareen Abdul Upchurch robbed two convenience stores on North Main Street and Peach Orchard Road and attempted to rob another on Broad Street. The men took about $300 from the first

robbery and an undisclosed but small amount from the third, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. But it was the attempted robbery, the second of the three violent crimes perpetrated by the men, that resulted in the most serious charges. In that attempt, El Cheapo store manager Basem “Sam” Mohammad, 54, was shot multiple times. Mohammad ultimately survived five gunshot wounds. Upchurch, 20, pleaded guilty to the same charges levied at Johnson in April 2012 and was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted murder, attempted armed robbery and two counts of armed robbery, along with five years concurrent for each weapons charge. He has not appealed his sentence, according to court records. According to the state Department of Corrections, Johnson’s projected release date is Oct. 8, 2031. Reach Robert J. Baker at (803) 7741211.

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Team Shaw to sponsor resource awareness fair Team Shaw is having a resource awareness fair as part of its Exceptional Family Member (EFM) program. This free event will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Shaw Air Force Base Fitness and Health Center. The event is open to the EFM community, base population, civilians and retirees. The event will include free vision, hearing, speech/ language and developmental screenings. There will also be booths sponsored by the base and its community partners. Additionally, the fair will feature a carnival for the children, door prizes, a Third Army Hummer display and a K-9 unit demonstration. Call (803) 895-1252 for more information.

College of Charleston president to step down CHARLESTON — College of Charleston President George Benson will step down next year and go back to teaching business classes at the school. Benson announced his resignation Thursday but said he plans to stay on as president until the end of June 2014 so the school can conduct a thorough search for his replacement. Benson has been president of the College of Charleston since February 2007, coming to the school after a decade as dean of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

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The Salvation Army recently awarded the top three bell ringers from its Christmas Kettle Program for 2012 at a special luncheon. From left, they are: Donald Coker (third place — Ruritan Club of Turbeville); Maj. Robbie Robbins and Patty Patterson (first place — City of Sumter); and Harry Burchstead (second place — Kiwanis of Sumter).

Manning undergraduate lands D.C. internship FROM STAFF REPORTS William “Cody” Simpson of Manning was one of five undergraduates to be named to the E. Fleming Mason Intern Program in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation, Simpson had an opportunity to participate in

luncheons with congressional chiefs of staff, lobbyists and Kappa Alpha alumni between June 1 and Aug. SIMPSON 1. In addition, he has taken personally guided tours of the U.S. Capitol, The National Republican Congres-

sional Committee and Stratford Hall. He interned in the office of Bill Skipper of the American Business Development Group and political fundraiser Lisa Spies. Simpson is a rising senior at Francis Marion University majoring in political science. As a member of Kappa Alpha, he has served

as recording secretary, historian and new member educator. He is currently governor of the South Carolina Student Legislature and president of the Francis Marion Student Government Association. He is also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha and Sigma Tau Delta honor societies.

U.S. agency investigating Greenville bridge removal GREENVILLE (AP) — A federal agency is conducting a civil rights investigation after state officials removed a bridge in Greenville. A neighborhood association joined state Rep. Chandra Dillard in filing the complaint with Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Civil Rights. The groups accuse the state Department of Transportation of ignoring residents near the bridge because of their race and low income, according to The Greenville News.

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The DOT said it removed the bridge over railroad tracks last summer because it was unsafe even for pedestrians to cross and too expensive to fix. The next bridge crossing is 1.5 miles away. DOT spokesman Pete Poore said the agency doesn’t comment on pending lawsuits. Southernside Neighborhoods in Action President Mary Duckett said the decision to remove the bridge has brought down property values and isolated the neigh-

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Field of GOP challengers to Sen. Graham may grow COLUMBIA (AP) — The field of likely Republican primary challengers to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham next year appears to be growing. So far, the only announced candidate is Anderson businessman Richard Cash. But Nancy Mace, the first woman to graduate from The Citadel, said she will announce Saturday whether she plans to run against Graham. And state Sen. Lee Bright from Spartanburg said he plans to enter the race in the next few weeks. Mace will make her inten-

tions known Saturday morning in Goose Creek at the Berkeley County GOP breakfast. The news was listed as a special announcement under the heading “Nancy Mace U.S. Senate� on her website. She did not return a phone message Thursday. Mace has not run for political office before, but she is known in political circles. She has made appearances throughout South Carolina calling for a more libertarian brand of conservatism and has taken on Graham in a blog posted on the

Patch news service. “So as Graham continues rehabilitating his liberal voting record by appearing on Meet the Press and FOX News every week, remember, he is a republican senator who voted for liberal supreme court justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan,� Mace wrote in a posting in May. Bright has also criticized Graham, saying the state’s senior senator is too willing to compromise with Democrats. Bright has appeared on Glenn Beck’s radio program and other places to try to rally

conservation opposition nationally to Graham. Cash is making the rounds of tea party groups in South Carolina, saying that Graham tries to stay in the middle of the road politically and the only thing that happens in the middle of the road is you get run over. But any candidate taking on Graham will have to raise money quickly. The primary is a little more than 10 months away, and Graham had $6.3 million in his campaign account at the end of June, having raised $2.4 mil-

lion in the first six months of this year. Graham has never faced a significant primary challenge. He received a majority of votes in a three-way race when he was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994, and managed to scare off any challengers when U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond retired in 2002, winning the party’s nomination for that venerable seat without any opposition. In 2008, he won 67 percent of the vote against a weak opponent.

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES:

Anquan D. Cummings, 18, of 713 Ravenel St., was arrested Wednesday and charged with petty larceny. Between 3 and 3:30 p.m., Cummings and two other individuals reportedly stole a black 14-foot utility trailer from the 700 block of Boulevard Road. A short time later, the owner of the trailer located it at a business in the 100 block of South Lafayette Drive, where Cummings was attempting to sell it. Rodney Boatwright, 43, of 316 Silver Fox Lane, Columbia, was arrested Wednesday and charged with driving under suspension, second offense, and operating an uninsured vehicle. At 8:45 a.m., Boatwright was reportedly stopped in the 2800 block of Porcher Drive for an expired license tag. Thomas Harrington, 30, was arrested Tuesday and charged with criminal domestic violence. At 9:38 p.m., Harrington reportedly threw a TV dinner at

| estimated $600 in damage about 10:15 a.m. Saturday outside a home in the 2000 block of Stanley Court, Sumter. The driver’s side of a vehicle reportedly sustained an estimated $700 in damage about 8:20 p.m. Saturday while parked in the 1000 block of Island Drive, Sumter.

his live-in girlfriend in the first block of Ideal Circle, leaving a bump on her head. CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

At 6 p.m. Wednesday, a 28-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were reportedly arguing in a home in the 900 block of Houck Street. The man reportedly pushed the woman down, dragged her down the stairs, threw her on the floor, slapped her and attempted to push the TV onto her. He then took the woman’s cellphone when she tried to call police and left the scene.

STOLEN PROPERTY:

A single-axle trailer containing several tools, hoses, a torch set, bottles of oxygen and a gas tank was reported stolen from the 4800 block of Black River Road in Rembert at 11:24 a.m. Wednesday. The trailer and contents are valued at $12,300. A 9mm semi-automatic pistol, a .22-caliber Ruger revolver, a .38-caliber Smith & Wesson revolver, a Remington pump-action shotgun, a double-barrel shotgun, a single-barrel shotgun, a bolt-action rifle, a Winchester rifle, three flatscreen TVs and a laptop computer, all valued at $7,000, were reported stolen from the 2000 block of Plowden Mill Road at 10:36 a.m. Tuesday. An eight-shot revolv-

ROBBERY:

At 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, two men reportedly knocked on the door of a hotel room in the 1700 block of North Main Street, then entered the room when the door was opened and stole a wallet and a gray and black cellphone, then fled the scene. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY:

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reported stolen from the 2600 block of Genoa Drive in Dalzell at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday. The item is valued at $500. Between 6 and 11:55 p.m. Monday, a man’s wallet was reportedly stolen from a pair of pants he had removed during a party in the first block of Palmer Drive. The wallet contained debit and ATM cards and a Social Security card. It is valued at $35.

EMS CALLS:

On Wednesday, Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 57 calls. Fifty were medical calls, two were motor vehicle wrecks and five were listed as “other trauma.� On Thursday, Sumter County EMS responded to 40 calls. Thirty-four were medical calls, three were motor vehicle wrecks and three were listed as “other trauma.�

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S.C. researchers unveil hurricane model named HUGO CONWAY (AP) — As hurricane season approaches its peak, researchers at Coastal Carolina University on Thursday unveiled a new hurricane model program named after a massive Category 4 storm that smashed into South Carolina a quarter-century ago. Scientists say the model called Hurricane Genesis and Outlook, or HUGO, provides predictions of where hurricanes will hit coupled with a better estimate of storm surge and flooding. Hurricane Hugo hit South Carolina with 135 mph winds in 1989. Len Pietrafesa, the head of the research team, said the model predicts both the number of storms expected in any given season and also the probability of a storm making landfall along the East Coast or Gulf Coast. For this season, the model predicts the highest probability is that one storm will make landfall; the secondhighest probability is two storms. In addition, he said, the model predicts track and intensity of hurricanes five days from landfall, reducing the so-called cone of uncertainty of where the storm will hit and providing

better estimates of storm surge and flooding. The model considers statistical data from storms dating to 1950. “These are outlooks and flooding projections, I might say, that other agencies and institutions have been doing for many years. So what is new with what CCU has put onto its computational platform?� Pietrafesa asked. “Well, we have included a new prediction in outlook which is a landfall prediction, and we have included a new flooding, surge and inundation model,� he said. The model, he said, includes 22 complex factors including such things as oceanic and atmospheric activity as well as shoreline development. Pietrafesa is a former chairman of the National Hurricane Center External Advisory Board and hopes the model will one day be used by the center in its forecasting. That’s something that could take years. There are numerous hurricane models, and the Hurricane Center’s chief of forecast operations, James Franklin, who has not seen the Coastal Carolina model, said they are tested extensively.

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Television monitors show maps generated by a new hurricane modeling program called HUGO at Coastal Carolina University in Conway on Thursday. Scientists at the university who developed the model say it will reduce the uncertainty in forecasts of just where a hurricane will make landfall.

“If they are interested in making their model for us to use, first we would ask for a large set of reruns, most likely three years,� to see if the model accurately predicts past storms, he said. “If that looks

promising, we probably would be interested in seeing some live trials and have them run it for a year live. We wouldn’t put it in front of the forecasters until we had seen the results. We just won’t just throw

things in front of the forecasters.� In the meantime, the model’s predictions are available to emergency officials and whoever else may want to use them on the university’s website.

USC to review grants of sued pharmacy researcher COLUMBIA (AP) — The University of South Carolina said it will review the grants of a researcher accused of misspending federal money in his previous job. Federal prosecutors in Chicago announced this week that Northwestern University agreed to pay nearly $3 million to settle a whistleblower’s lawsuit in-

volving alleged cancer research fraud. The lawsuit claimed the university allowed cancer researcher Charles Bennett, now at USC, to submit false claims under grants from the National Institutes of Health. Bennett allegedly billed expenses for family trips, meals and hotels for himself and friends. He also alleg-

edly billed consulting fees for unqualified friends and relatives, including his brother and cousin. The former Northwestern employee who filed the suit will receive $498,100 of the $2.9 million settlement. The U.S. attorney’s office said Northwestern cooperated during the investigation and doesn’t admit liability

in the settlement. The complaint against Bennett is pending. He could be liable for triple damages and fines of up to $11,000 for each violation proven. Bennett’s attorney, James Becker of Philadelphia, denies the allegations. But he told The State newspaper of Columbia that Bennett is discussing a resolution with the

government. Bennett joined South Carolina’s School of Pharmacy in 2010. He is among 40 professors at the state’s three research universities who hold endowed chairs, which are paid for by lottery profits and matched by private or corporate donors. The professors’ work in specific scientific fields is meant to boost eco-

nomic development in the state. As chairman of USC’s Medication Safety and Efficacy Center of Economic Excellence, Bennett has received $4.2 million in federal research grants. His annual salary of nearly $212,000 is supplemented by $40,000 from USC’s educational foundation. He remains on the job.

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data released Thursday shows the performance of South Carolina students improving. Officials said 82 percent of South Carolina highschool students passed the graduation exam on the first try. It is the fourthstraight year of improvement and the highest rate in a decade. The percentage of students who scored the highest level on the exam also improved this past school year from 25 percent to 32 percent. The Education Department also released test scores for other standardized tests given to thirdthrough eighth-graders. Nearly all grades continued to show improvement in English and language arts scores, while math results were more mixed. The report cards are part of the accountability efforts under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Failing grades require schools to provide tutors and allow children to transfer to schools with better grades. Some parents, schools

progress, the state department is sadly maintaining the test, label and then punish approach solidly proven not to work with No Child Left Behind Act.’ Paul Krohne, executive director of South Carolina School Boards Association and administrator groups complained that the report cards depend too heavily on standardized tests and the formula is poorly designed. They also pointed out how volatile the rankings are. Twenty-one of the state’s nearly 1,100 schools went from an A to an F in one year. “Instead of supporting

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student and school progress, the state department is sadly maintaining the test, label and then punish approach solidly proven not to work with No Child Left Behind Act. It measures progress solely on scores from standardized tests, which forces schools to focus on testing at the expense of teaching and learning,� said Paul Krohne, executive director of South Carolina School Boards Association. State Education Superintendent Mick Zais defended the system. He said he would talk to district superintendents, teachers and parents to see whether any changes should be made but didn’t specify any problems he might have. Zais also said parents need to take a hard look if the schools their children attend see a sudden drop in grades. “It’s either time to look for a different school or they should get involved in the school system,� he said. While Zais supports the grades, he said they aren’t the best measure of a child’s education. “What teacher your student has frankly has more impact than what school your child attends,� Zais said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Companies have all but stopped laying off workers. They just aren’t hiring many. When the government issues the July employment report today, it will likely show another solid month of job growth. But the job gain can be misleading because it’s a net figure: The number of people hired minus the number who lose or quit jobs. When employers are cutting few workers, as they are now, it doesn’t take many hires to create a high net gain. Last week, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 19,000 to 326,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. That was the fewest since January 2008. Those applications reflect layoffs. And layoffs have averaged 1.65 million a month this year through May, even fewer than the 1.77 million average in the pre-recession year of 2006. So few people are losing

their jobs that it’s easy to forget that the job market isn’t yet healthy. The unemployment rate remains a still-high 7.6 percent — far more than the 5 percent to 6 percent associated with a normal economy. According to a survey of economists by FactSet, the economy likely added 183,000 jobs in July. Yet the picture isn’t as bright as that net gain might suggest. Consider why a net gain can be deceiving: Suppose a company cut 40 workers and hired 50. Net gain: 10 jobs. But say it instead cut only 10 and added 30. It would have hired fewer workers. Yet it would have created twice the net job gain — 20. Similarly, the Labor Department’s monthly net job gain can look healthy despite only modest hiring. As layoffs have steadily declined, the economy has been generating a 202,000 net jobs a month this year, up from an average 183,000 in 2012.

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Blacks, Hispanics more optimistic than whites WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing up as a black teen, John Harris III says he wasn’t always sure about what he wanted to do with his life. But the 23-year-old, now part of the first generation of college students who saw the nation’s first black president elected, points to a newfound sense of purpose for him and other black graduates. A new analysis by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows many in the black and Hispanic communities share Harris’ optimism. America’s minorities are now far more optimistic about their economic future than whites and by the widest margin since at least 1987. “We feel more independent,� said Harris, a recent graduate of historically black Howard University, who now works to reduce homelessness. “We feel like we’re worth more, because we see it every day on the TV, hear it on the radio and are beginning to see it more in our communities.� After years of economic attitudes among whites, blacks and Hispanics following similar patterns, whites’ confidence in their economic future

has plummeted in the last decade, according to the analysis. Blacks and Hispanics, meanwhile, have sustained high levels of optimism despite being hit hard in the recent recession. The findings come as President Obama seeks to promote a broader message of economic opportunity amid a rising gap between rich and poor. The AP reported this week that 4 out of 5 U.S. adults have struggled with joblessness, near poverty or reliance on welfare for at least part of their lives, with white pessimism about their economic future at a 25year high. More than 40 percent of the poor are white. The AP-NORC analysis of data from the General Social Survey, a long-running biannual survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, found just 46 percent of whites say their family has a good chance of improving their living standard given the way things are in America, the lowest level in surveys conducted since 1987. In contrast, 71 percent of blacks and 73 percent of Hispanics express optimism of an improved life — the biggest gap with whites since the survey began asking.

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Americorps volunteer John Harris III, left, who is helping to coordinate a jobs fair program, talks to Yolanda Jeter, right, and other job seekers in Washington on Wednesday. Americans’ attitudes about their economic future are now sharply divided by race, with whites significantly less likely than blacks or Hispanics to think they can improve their own standard of living.

President understates Keystone XL jobs WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama has revived debate about the number of jobs that would be created by the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. The 1,700mile pipeline would carry oil from tar sands in Alberta to refineries in the Houston area, passing through Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. During a jobs speech Tuesday in Tennessee, Obama downplayed the pipeline’s effect on jobs, calling it a “blip� compared with the overall economy. He also made that point in an interview with The New York Times last week. The president correctly characterized the project’s overall effect on U.S. employment but underestimated the number of jobs it would create. The $7 billion pipeline has become a contentious issue. Project supporters, including unions and lawmakers from both parties, tout the jobs it would create and demand its approval, while environmentalists urge the president to reject it, saying it would carry dirty, carbon-intensive oil. The State Department expects to issue a final report later this year on whether the project should move forward. The department has authority over the pipeline because it crosses a U.S. border. A look at some of the president’s recent assertions on the pipeline and jobs and how they stack up: OBAMA: “Republicans have said that this would be a big jobs generator. There is no evidence that that’s true,� he said in The New York Times interview. “And my hope would be that any reporter who is looking at the facts would take the time to confirm that the most realistic estimates are this might create maybe 2,000 jobs during the construction of the pipeline — which might take a year or two — and then after that we’re talking about somewhere between 50

and 100 (chuckles) jobs in an economy of 150 million working people. ... That is a blip relative to the need.� THE FACTS: It’s not clear where Obama came up with the 2,000jobs figure. The project’s developer, Calgary-based TransCanada, has said the pipeline could create as many as 13,000 construction jobs — 6,500 a year over two years. In its March report, the State Department put the number of construction jobs at 3,900 on an annual basis. That figure doesn’t in-

clude an estimated 4,000 workers that TransCanada says it has hired for a 485-mile southern segment of the pipeline that already is under construction and nearing completion. Nor do the figures include the peripheral jobs that would be created as a result of a major infrastructure project. TransCanada says about 7,000 manufacturing jobs will be needed to support the overall project, which will stretch from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The State Depart-

ment report goes further. It estimates that the project could help create — directly and indirectly — as many as 42,000 jobs, including jobs for suppliers and subcontractors that provide equipment and materials, as well as lodging, food services and other jobs related to construction. The figure includes parttime jobs. The report said these jobs would amount to 0.02 percent of total U.S employment, a figure that is consistent with Obama’s characterization that the project would have minimal impact on the overall

U.S. jobs picture. OBAMA: Republicans “keep on talking about this — an oil pipeline coming down from Canada that’s estimated to create about 50 permanent jobs. That’s not a jobs plan,� he said in Tennessee. THE FACTS: Obama is on more solid ground with this assertion. The

State Department report, citing figures provided by TransCanada, said there would be about 50 permanent jobs created along the route of the pipeline once it is completed. The report says the number of permanent jobs in the six affected states would have “negligible impacts� on the economy.

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No Child Left Behind letter grades for tri-county area’s 2012-13 school year

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Lee Bishopville Primary Chestnut Oaks Middle Crosswell Drive F.J. DeLaine Elementary Furman Middle Lakewood High Lee Central High Lee Central Middle Lower Lee Elementary Manning High

Source: South Carolina Department of Education (districtwide scores)

TESTING from Page A1 might be the minimal variance in scores at one local high school. Despite complaints about the testing conditions at Sumter High School this past April — which ultimately prompted the state education department to request the State Law Enforcement Division to launch a criminal investigation into the testing conditions — scores for the 2012-13 school year remained relatively steady when compared to last year. Beginning in the 10th grade, students are tested in two categories — English/ Language Arts and Mathematics — and must receive a score of at least 2 on a fourpoint scale (4 being the highest) in both categories before they are allowed to graduate. This past year, despite the rancor about testing conditions, the percentage of Sumter High students meeting the state standards on the English/Language Arts portion of the test fell by only 0.9 percentage points, dropping to 87.5 percent. On the mathematics portion of the test — the section in which a larger percentage of students typically have trouble — scores improved by nearly two full percentage points, to 72.6 percent. In fact, the score fluctuations at Sumter High were similar to those of nearby Crestwood High School students. At Crestwood, the percentage of students passing

the English portion of the test also fell by 0.9 percentage points, dropping to 86.8 percent. Like Sumter, Crestwood also saw performance on the math section improve, climbing half a percentage point to 74.8 percent. With the percentage of students passing climbing by more than two points, Lakewood High School had the strongest performance on the English section, with 87.9 percent of all students scoring at least a 2 on the fourpoint grading scale, the minimum score necessary to meet state standards. Lakewood also saw a more than twopoint increase in students passing the mathematics section, with 68.6 percent of all students taking the test receiving a passing grade. Overall, Crestwood saw 75.8 percent of its test takers pass both sections of the test, while Sumter High had 73.6 percent pass both sections, and Lakewood had 68.9 percent pass. In Clarendon County, East Clarendon Middle/High School easily had the strongest performance in the area, with 91.3 percent of its students passing both sections of the HSAP. Scott’s Branch High School saw 77.8 percent pass both sections, and 67.5 percent of the students taking the test at Manning High passed both sections. At Lee Central High School, 47 percent of students taking the HSAP passed both sections. Statewide, students taking the HSAP saw an 82 percent passage rate. NCLB

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on No Child Left Behind are used for evaluation, Sumter public school students in the early grades are, for the most part, attending schools that are exceeding expectations, while older students are receiving their education at schools falling below state standards. The annual grades Sumter schools received as part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, also known as No Child Left Behind, are awarded based on both student achievement and comparative improvement from previous years. As a whole, Sumter School District received a C rating, meaning it met state expectations under NCLB. However, only one of the 26 schools reporting within the district — Pocalla Springs Elementary — received this average rating. Of the other 25 schools reporting, 14 received a rating of either A, meaning they substantially exceeded state expectations, or a B, which also exceeds expectations. Meanwhile, 11 of the schools received either D or F letter grades. Elementary schools dominated the better rankings in Sumter. Of the 16 elementary or primary schools reporting, six received an A rating and six received a B, while there was one C grade, one D grade, and two schools – Crosswell Drive Elementary and F.J. DeLaine Elementary – received F letter grades. One of the seven middle schools — Ebenezer — received a top grade, while Hillcrest received the only B for local middle schools. Meanwhile, three middle schools received D grades, and two —

Chestnut Oaks and Furman — received F letter grades. And, none of the three Sumter area high schools met state expectations. Sumter High and Crestwood High each received D grades under the NCLB parameters, while Lakewood High earned an F rating. The school districts in Clarendon County fared slightly better, with Clarendon 1 and Clarendon 3 both receiving B letter grades, while Clarendon 2 also received a C. The Lee County School District, however, received an overall F, and only one of its schools — West Lee Elementary — avoided receiving the same failing grade, getting a D in the annual report. Statewide, 76 percent of all schools in South Carolina met state expectations by receiving a grade of C or better. In Sumter School District, only 58 percent of schools met state expectations. PASS

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2013 Abundant Life Kingdom Ministries, 850 Broad St., announces: * Thursday-Friday, Aug. 8-9 — Fifth pastoral anniversary celebration at 7 nightly. Apostle Phillip O. Coleman, of Supernatural Mega Center, will speak Thursday and Pastor Tim Newton, of Hamlet, N.C., will speak Friday. Bethel AME Church, 218 E. Calhoun St., announces: * Sunday, Aug. 11 — Pastor appreciation for the Rev. Davie Brown at 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room of Crosswell Elementary School. Part 2 of the program will be held 2-5 p.m. at Jasmine Hall (old Sumter High). Bishop John Rawls of Florence will speak. Calvary Baptist Church, 459 Calvary Church Road, Bishopville, announces: * Saturday — Mid-Carolina singing at 7 p.m. featuring Vocal Reunion and Cedar Creek Quartet. Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Thursday, Aug. 8 — Gospel concert at 7 p.m. featuring LeFevre Quartet. A love offering will be received. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 25 Community St., announces: * Sunday — Lord’s Day communion worship at 10:30 a.m. Wear white or black attire. * Sunday, Aug. 18 — Backto-school worship service at 10:30 a.m. School supplies will be given away. Cross Road CFM / St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, 845 Webb St., announces: * Friday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 11 — Celebration services in honor of the fifth ministerial anniversary of Evangelist Samantha White Francis as follows: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Pastor Dorothy Maple, of Community Church of Praise, will speak; and 11

a.m. Sunday, Associate Minister Cynthia Golden, of St. Mark 4B Missionary Baptist Church, will speak. Edwin Boyle Santee Summer Ministry, 1098 Lemmon Ave. at Boyle’s Point on Wyboo (across from Camp Bob Cooper): * Interdenominational worship program at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday through Sept. 1. The Rev. Dr. Reginald Thackston will speak. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., announces: * Sunday — Communion worship service. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by 11:30 a.m. worship. * Friday, Aug. 9 — Children and youth “shoe stomping� service at 7 p.m. * Sunday, Aug. 25 — A “Remembrance� Day program at 4 p.m. First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Friday, Aug. 9 — Youth Revival at 7 p.m. The Rev. Travis Laws will speak. Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5405 Black River Road, Rembert, announces: * Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 6-8 — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. Dr. Lonnie E. Rector, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church of Newark, Del., will speak. High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Today — Pastor appreciation night at 7 p.m. * Sunday-Friday, Aug. 11-16 — Revival at 7 nightly. Various speakers. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Holy Communion will follow 10:15 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Aug. 11 — Usher’s anniversary program during 10:15 a.m. worship. Pastor’s Aide will host “Coffee House of Poetry�

at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. * Saturday, Aug. 17 — Backto-school extravaganza 9 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring school supplies giveaway, food, fun and games. * Sunday, Aug. 18 — Homecoming during 10:15 a.m. worship. Howard Chapel AME Church, 6338 Old Manning Road, New Zion, announces: * Saturday — Family fun day festival and health fair at 9 a.m. featuring games, singing and food. There will be workshops and free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, carseat safety and more. Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 10 — Joshua’s Summer Extravaganza 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. * Sunday, Aug. 11 — Packa-Pew day during morning worship. Church school begins at 9 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Aug. 18 — Women’s Day program during morning worship. * Sunday, Aug. 25 — Missionary Singers anniversary program at 5 p.m. Joy Temple Pentecostal Church of Christ Inc., 455 Rast St., announces: * Worship services will be held at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Prayer and Bible teaching services will be held at 6 p.m. each Tuesday. Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday, Aug. 10 — Knitting Hearts Cafe 10 a.m.-noon. Kristie Howell Mills, ordained minister, singer, songwriter and motivational speaker, will speak. LaGree AME Church, 2920 Kolb Road, announces: * Saturday — Flapjack fundraiser 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s. * Sunday — Communion

Sunday. Church school begins at 10 a.m. followed by 11 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Aug. 11 — Musician Appreciation Program at 4 p.m. honoring Brother Dewey Ballard. Mount Sinai AME Church, 385 Mt. Sinai Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Saturday-Sunday — Homecoming celebration with fun day Saturday and morning service on Sunday. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday — First Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. featuring the Rev. Johnnie Mae Gist. * Saturday, Aug. 10 — Backto-school seminar at 10 a.m. * Sunday, Aug. 11 — Backto-school worship at 10:45 a.m. * Saturday, Aug. 24 — Tea Brunch / fashion show at 4 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Enrichment Center. * Sunday, Aug. 25 — Usher’s ministry anniversary program at 10:45 a.m. New Harmony Presbyterian Church, 1174 New Harmony Church Road, Alcolu, announces: * Sunday — The 21 members of “Team Nicaragua� will report on their recent ministry trip to Central America during a 6 p.m. special service. A dessert reception will follow. Visit www. newharmonypca.org. New Hope AME Church, 18808 Panola Road, Pinewood, announces: * Saturday — Dinners and sandwich sale of fried fish

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and baked and fried chicken at noon. New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 W. Oakland Ave., announces: * Saturday — Burgers and dogs Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring food, fun, fellowship and games for the children. One Step Christian Ministries, 891 S.C. 34, Bishopville, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 10 — Backto-school youth crusade at noon featuring music, food, fellowship and free school supplies. Door prizes. Elder Rayshawn Grant, of Tabernacle Holiness Church, Columbia, will speak. Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine Grove Road, Rembert, announces: * Sunday-Friday, Aug. 9 — Revival as follows: 6 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Ronnie Williams will speak; and 7 nightly Monday-Friday, the Rev. Ralph Brown will speak. Refreshing Springs Kingdom Outreach, 226 N. Washington St., announces: * Sunday — Holy Communion at 5 p.m. in the Iris Conference Room. Second Baptist Church, 323 Alfred Henry, Manning, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 10 — Backto-school water party 3-5 p.m. for toddlers to 7 years of age. Smithville Evangelical Baptist Church, 1008 Oswego Highway, announces: * Sunday-Friday, Aug. 9 — Vacation Bible School 6-9 p.m. for ages 3-14.

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BOND from Page A1 visits with the suspect’s family. “I let her go out to their house because school was out. She’ll go there for a week and come back and go for another week. She’s a bright 5-year-old, and she likes to help out,” the mother said. Third Circuit Assistant Solicitor LaRone Washington and the victim’s mother told Nettles on Wednesday that they had no problem with Weeks having a bond. The mother, however, said she wants no contact between Weeks and her family. The Item does not identify the alleged victims of sexual assaults or close family members. “The victim has disclosed (in forensic interviews) that this has happened more than once,” Washington told Nettles. Weeks, who is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor younger than 11, want-

ed to turn himself in when he learned of a warrant against him, Manning attorney Ray Chandler told Nettles. “Ultimately, he did turn himself in,” Chandler said. “Unfortunately, we weren’t notified that the magistrate was having a bond hearing, and I believe due to the seriousness of the charge, she denied bond that Friday (July 19).” Chandler said Weeks has no criminal record and that he is a staff sergeant in the South Carolina National Guard. “He’s had three overseas tours, and he is self-employed doing yard work,” Chandler said. “His wife has been laid off (from a local plant), and they are a family of limited means.” Other conditions of Weeks’ bond is that he cannot travel to Sumter County without a court order. Reach Robert J. Baker at (803) 774-1211.

CENTER from Page A1 were seen at Manchester Elementary School after June 21, which is just down the road at 200 E. Clark St. “Manchester has been very gracious providing us space for the patients, and it has worked out very well,” Chase said. “We’ve been receiving good comments.” The science lab has two rooms off of it that have sinks and cabinets. The community health center brought over beds and ran the necessary electrical equipment, she said, and the multimedia room became the waiting area. With school starting back Aug. 19, though, the Pinewood staff and patients needed to move again. But the Pinewood office remains under internal construction and will most likely be so until the end of August. During the past five weeks, the inside has been gutted, framing has been completed, electrical systems have been run, sheet rock has been laid and the central heating and air conditioning has been installed. “The facility is completely energy efficient utilizing green technologies like smart HVAC units working together versus one unit working itself to death,” said Les Perkins, chief operations and technology officer. The office will also feature the following, he said: • Expansion from 1,800 square feet to 3,000 square feet;

A worker checks wiring and ventilation before installing another tile at the Pinewood Health Center. The satellite office of Sumter Family Health Center has been under internal renovations since June 21, and the project is slated to be complete by the end of August. PHOTO PROVIDED

• Six exam rooms instead of three; • An employee break room; • A conference room; • Three provider offices; • A medicine room; • A supply room; • An expanded nurses’ desk; • A private lab area; • Five handicap-accessible restrooms instead of three; • A revamped and secure front desk; • A spacious lobby; • A well kids play area; • Automatic motion and laser-light sensors; and • Top-quality security and video monitoring. “We were really looking to design it to be more user-friendly while working with the space available,” Chase said. “It’s a huge renovation with lots of changes, but when they’re finished, we’ll have a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility.” These changes complement the renovations that took place to the outside of the building last year that were funded by a $215,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The roof was updated, a breezeway added, a new paint job completed, improved security added, entrance updated and parking improved. Once the project is complete, the Sumter Family Health Center Pinewood office will have a “re-grand opening,” Chase said. Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 774-1250.

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Winds: NNW 3-6 mph

Winds: S 3-6 mph

Winds: SW 4-8 mph

Winds: WSW 6-12 mph

Winds: ENE 4-8 mph

Winds: SSE 4-8 mph

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 35%

Chance of rain: 30%

Chance of rain: 55%

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Temperature High ............................................... 84° Low ................................................ 72° Normal high ................................... 90° Normal low ..................................... 69° Record high ..................... 105° in 1980 Record low ......................... 59° in 1997

Greenville 88/67

Gaffney 88/68 Spartanburg 89/69

Precipitation

Bishopville 90/71

24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.36" Month to date .............................. 0.00" Normal month to date .................. 0.19" Year to date ............................... 34.87" Normal year to date .................. 28.53"

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

7 a.m. yest. 357.40 76.37 75.27 99.55

24-hr chg -0.03 +0.04 -0.07 +0.45

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

Full pool 12 19 14 14 80 24

7 a.m. yest. 8.62 5.08 7.10 7.19 80.82 20.66

24-hr chg -0.15 -3.37 +0.19 -0.39 +0.26 +0.51

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Today Hi/Lo/W 90/69/pc 82/62/pc 88/67/pc 92/68/pc 92/74/t 85/76/pc 91/74/t 88/68/pc 90/69/pc 90/72/pc

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ARIES (March 21-April LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): the last word in astrology 19): Impulse is the A mini vacation will help enemy. Avoid being rejuvenate you and allow eugenia LAST pushed around or being you time to think and put taken advantage of. situations you face into Keep things in perspective before perspective when dealing with domestic making a decision that is apt to change the matters, friends and relatives. way you move forward. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your perception SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get involved in an will be fine-tuned and you’ll be quick to pick event or activity that brings you in contact up on what others are thinking. Emotions with new people, places or pastimes. may interfere with how you react toward Sharing your plans will increase your chance others. of being successful. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stretch your skills SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Conflicts are and talents to the limit. Don’t give anyone likely to lead to a situation that will the chance to meddle in your affairs. encourage you to make an emotional Emotions will be difficult to control and decision. Change is required. must not be allowed to cause discord. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An emotional CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a creative, response to a financial, legal or medical issue imaginative approach to love and life. Share will end up being costly. Take a deep breath your feelings but don’t stop pursuing your and consider your options before you jump desires if someone doesn’t want to follow to conclusions. the same path as you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Rely on past LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Visit a place that entices situations to help you make the right choice you or that will take your mind off whatever now. Use emotional tactics to get your way is troubling you. Problems with additional when dealing with a matter concerning responsibilities may need to be put on the children or your lover. back burner. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Share creative VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotional reactions ideas and look for means of entertainment will stand between you and productivity. that will inspire you to move forward with Offering positive solutions and direction will plans. An important relationship can help help you avoid being railroaded into you establish future direction if you’re willing situations that are likely to lead to discord. to compromise.

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spca pet of the week Mercedes, a 3-year-old tricolored spayed female walker hound, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is gentle, playful, affectionate, friendly, active, and great with other dogs. Mercedes loves to be petted and given loads of love. She would make a great new buddy for any family. The 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.

Would you like to help? The SPCA is always in need of the following: newspapers (no ads); stuffed animals; heavy duty trash bags (yard bags 30 gallons or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets; comforters; baby blankets; cat litter; canned and dry kitten and cat food; canned and dry puppy and dog food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; and, of course, financial donations.

SPORTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2013

THE ITEM To contact the Sports Department, call (803) 774-1241 or e-mail sports@theitem.com

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USC, Clemson crack top 10 in coaches poll BY JOSH KENDALL The State South Carolina will begin the 2013 season where it ended the 2012 season — at least in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The Gamecocks were ranked No. 7 on Thursday when the preseason coaches poll was announced, the same spot they finished after last year’s 11-2 season. It is unofficially the

highest preseason ranking in school history as the Gamecocks’ official records use the Associated Press poll, which will be released later this month. South Carolina was ranked a programbest No. 9 in last year’s preseason coaches poll. South Carolina was the fourth-highest ranked SEC team in the poll, behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 5 Georgia and SEE POLL, PAGE B3

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New Sumter High head football coach Reggie Kennedy will lead the Gamecocks in their first fall practice of the season today in the lead-up to the season opener at Crestwood on Aug. 30.

First day for football Kennedy leads Gamecocks in first fall practice today BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com Reggie Kennedy’s first day of fall practice as the head football coach at Sumter High School is today as all of the South Carolina High School League teams kick into gear for the 2013 season, which begins later this month. Unlike in recent years past, Kennedy won’t be using this time to become familiar with

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the players who will make up his first edition of the Gamecocks. That’s been taken care of with the summer training program that is now a regular part of the high school programs around the state, especially among the larger programs. “It’s a big thing to get to be with the players pretty much each day during the summer,” said Kennedy, who had the players come three hours a day, four days a week over the sum-

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mer to participate in weightlifting, conditioning and football drills. “While we’re able to do some football stuff, the best thing is to be able to build relationships with the players. It helps a whole lot being a new coach.” Kennedy is taking over for Paul Sorrells, who resigned the post after 14 seasons as head coach following a third straight

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Ponytails have high hopes going into Dixie World Series BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The Sumter Dixie Ponytails XPlay 11-12 year-old all-star team likes its chances as it begins play in the Dixie Softball World Series on Saturday in Alexandria, La. The players feel like if they can work together as a team, they will do well in the 12-team, double-elimination tournament that runs through Thursday at Johnny Downs Sports Complex. “We have to communicate with each other and pay attention to what we’re doing out there,” said second baseman Riley DeLavan. “We can’t get distracted by what’s going on. We need to be ready to play.” “We need to work together as a team,” said third baseman Erin McCaffrey. “We need to communicate

with each other, hit the ball and not make a lot of errors.” Sumter opens the tournament facing the host team, Alexandria National, at 9 p.m. EDT. Sumter rolled through the state tournament, winning all five of its games. It outscored its opponents 51-18. “We felt like we had a great chance to win if we played like we can,” said centerfielder/pitcher Maggie Josey. We felt pretty good about the way we played in state,” said pitcher/ catcher Ellen Dinkins. “We were the only team that went undefeated.” There were actually a couple of close games in the mix despite the wide margin in runs scored and runs allowed. SEE PONYTAILS, PAGE B6

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The USC football team will take the field in its season opener against North Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium on Aug. 29 as the No. 7 team in the country in the coaches poll, which was released on Thursday. That is USC’s highest preseason ranking ever.

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Angels eyeing better WS finish BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem Madison Elmore isn’t entirely sure how the Dixie X-Play Angels World Series will play out for Sumter, but she’s pretty confident about one thing. “We’re going to be playing after the first two games,” she said. Elmore was one of three Sumter players on this year’s squad that made it to the World Series last season only to go 0-2 and earn an early trip back home. A mix of returning experience and new talent has Elmore and the rest of the team

eyeing a much deeper run this time, however, as Sumter prepares to face Halifax National, Va., in the opening game on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Alexandria, La. “It’s really cool to go back again,” Elmore said. “I think last year, with it being our first year, it was a little intimidating. But I don’t think we’ll be as nervous this year.” Elmore, Madison Sliwonik and Ellie Hunter make up the returning trio that hopes to provide some muchneeded experience this time around. “We basically just told (the new players)

that it’s just like travelball,” Elmore said. “You’ve faced good teams before. It’s nothing new. Just go out and play like you would any other game.” Elmore, Sliwonik and 9-year-old Morgan Berry make up the top three in the pitching rotation for Sumter – a staff that helped the Angels go undefeated in the state tournament. “We feel really comfortable with our pitching staff,” head coach Wayne Elmore said. “(Sliwonik) is more of a power pitcher while Morgan and Madison SEE ANGELS, PAGE B6

Reuwer aims to succeed in State Games of America this weekend BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com There’s been a tangible progression to Luke Reuwer’s fencing career – one clearly visible by his performance in the past two North Carolina State Games. And the next tournament he has on his agenda. South Carolina is not a member of the National Con-

gress of State Games, so Reuwer has competed in a neighboring state each of the last two years with great success. He won a bronze medal in 2012 and came back this year with gold in mind. Reuwer succeeded with a 5-0, 5-1 win in the championship match of the Y-12 foil event. He also took silver in the Y-12 Epee. “I think I matured a lot

since last year,” Reuwer said. “I got a lot better in a lot of different areas, especially the mental part (of fencing).” The back-toback solid finishes helped qualify REUWER Reuwer for the State Games of America, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday in Her-

shey, Pa. The games will feature more than 7,500 athletes and over 300 fencers. “It’s pretty big and it’s going to be a lot of good competition,” Reuwer said. “Everyone there had to qualify to earn a spot.” Despite the level of competition, Reuwer is hoping for a very strong showing, he said. “I’d like to finish in the top

10,” he said. Reuwer also has the added honor of being chosen to represent the state of South Carolina at the games. “I was picked to carry the S.C. flag in, so that was a big honor,” he said. Reuwer has trained hard this year. He qualified and competed in the U.S. Fencing SEE REUWER, PAGE B5

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2013

Braves stay hot; Cardinals win big ATLANTA — Justin Upton drove in five runs with two homers, Julio Teheran matched his career high with 11 strikeouts, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 11-2 on Thursday night for their seventh straight win. Jason Heyward added a two-run homer and Chris Johnson had three hits as the Braves completed a four-game sweep of the Rockies. The Braves outscored the Rockies 31-5 in the last three games of the series. Atlanta’s 7-0 homestand also included three wins over St. Louis. The Rockies were without outfielders Michael Cuddyer and Carlos Gonzalez. The middle of their lineup took another hit when Troy Tulowitzki was ejected in the second inning. The NL East-leading Braves stretched their lead over Washington to 11½ games.

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PHILADELPHIA — Alex Arias and pinchhitter Roger Kieschnick had RBI singles off Jonathan Papelbon in the top of the ninth inning, then Sergio Romo escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Thursday night.

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PITTSBURGH — Joe Kelly and the St. Louis Cardinals averted a five-game sweep at Pittsburgh, ending a season-worst sevengame losing streak by routing the Pirates 13-0 Thursday night in a matchup between the NL’s top two teams. St. Louis began the

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Kansas City Royals won their ninth straight game, stretching their longest winning streak in more than a decade by beating Minnesota 7-2 Thursday behind Billy Butler’s hitting and Lorenzo Cain’s highlight reel catch in center field. INDIANS WHITE SOX

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Atlanta’s Justin Upton (8) celebrates in the dugout after hitting his second home run against Colorado in Atlanta on Thursday. Upton had five runs batted in and the Braves won 11-2.

series with a 2½-game lead in the NL Central but left with the Pirates ahead by 1½ games. The Cardinals avoided their first sweep in a set of at least five games since 1916, when the New York Giants took all six games. GIANTS PHILLIES

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MIAMI — Tom Koehler pitched six effective innings and the Miami Marlins stalled Matt Harvey once again, beating the New York Mets 3-0 Thursday. INTERLEAGUE RANGERS DIAMONDBACKS

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish struck out 14, matching the most in his 50 major league starts, and the Texas Rangers hit three solo homers and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 in a makeup game on Thursday night. AMERICAN LEAGUE ROYALS TWINS

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CLEVELAND — Justin Masterson was quick to pass along credit for Cleveland’s eighth straight victory to the guy he provided him all the support he needed in a 6-1 decision over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. ORIOLES ASTROS

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BALTIMORE — One day after being acquired from the Houston Astros, Bud Norris dominated his former teammates over six innings in his Orioles debut, and Baltimore got a home run from Chris Davis in a 6-3 victory Thursday night. RED SOX MARINERS

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MLB threatening A-Rod with lifetime ban BY RONALD BLUM The Associated Press NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez might not make it back to the Yankees this year. Or ever. Major League Baseball is threatening to kick A-Rod out of the game for life unless the New York star agrees not to fight a lengthy suspension for his role in the sport’s latest drug scandal, according to a person familiar with the discussions. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because no statements were authorized. Whether Commissioner Bud Selig would actually issue a lifetime suspension was unclear and a permanent ban could be shortened by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz to about 200 games, the person said. The number of players likely to be disciplined stood at 14 Wednesday. Front and center is Rodriguez, baseball’s highest-paid player and the most prominent one linked in media reports over the past seven months to Biogenesis of America, a closed Florida anti-aging clinic that allegedly distributed banned performance-enhancing drugs. The Yankees expected Rodriguez to be accused of recruiting other athletes for the clinic, attempting to obstruct MLB’s investigation, and not being truthful with MLB in the past. Baseball has considered suspending him for violations of its labor contract and drug agreement. Even if he is banned from baseball, there is precedent for a shortened penalty: When pitcher Steve Howe was given a lifetime ban in 1992 in his seventh suspension for drug or alcohol use, an arbitrator reduced the penalty to 119 days. A three-time MVP, Rodriguez acknowledged four years ago that he used performanceenhancing substances while

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Baseball is threating to kick New York Yankees’ third baseman Alex Rodriguez out of the game for life unless the Yankees star agrees not to fight a lengthy suspension for his role in the sport’s latest drug scandal, according to a person familiar with the discussions. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because no statements were authorized.

with Texas from 2001-03, but repeatedly has denied using them since. He’s been sidelined all season since hip surgery in January and then a quadriceps strain during a minor league rehabilitation assignment in July. The Yankees say he’ll start another rehab Friday — Double-A Trenton appeared to be the likely destination. “Hopefully Alex will be back shortly thereafter,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. Rodriguez didn’t stop to talk with reporters after his workout Wednesday at the team’s minor league complex in Tampa, Fla. At first, MLB and the union thought talks on the Biogenesis probe could be completed by Friday, but negotiations to avoid grievances are likely to push back announcements until at least Saturday or Sunday. Others accused in media reports of receiving performanceenhancing drugs from Biogen-

esis include a trio of 2013 AllStars: Texas outfielder Nelson Cruz, San Diego shortstop Everth Cabrera and Detroit shortstop Jhonny Peralta. Most of the players face 50game bans as first offenders. Both sides felt an urgency to complete the process because by the middle of next week, teams will have fewer than 50 games left. And that would force players to complete suspensions during the playoffs or at the start of next season. Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski protected against a possible suspension of Peralta by acquiring slickfielding infielder Jose Iglesias from Boston in a three-team trade Tuesday night. “If it were a 15-day thing, like a typical injury, I think we could have comfortably dealt with it with the players we already have,” Dombrowski said Wednesday. “But when you start to talk about 50 days and a possible playoff run, we feel better going ahead with Jose.”

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MLB STANDINGS American League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 65 44 .596 – Tampa Bay 64 44 .593 1/2 Baltimore 59 49 .546 51/2 New York 56 51 .523 8 Toronto 50 57 .467 14 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 61 45 .575 – Cleveland 60 48 .556 2 Kansas City 54 51 .514 61/2 Minnesota 45 60 .429 151/2 Chicago 40 66 .377 21 West Division W L Pct GB Oakland 63 45 .583 – Texas 59 49 .546 4 Seattle 50 57 .467 121/2 Los Angeles 48 58 .453 14 Houston 36 70 .340 26 Wednesday’s Games Detroit 11, Washington 1 Toronto 5, Oakland 2, 10 innings Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 5, 10 innings Houston 11, Baltimore 0 Arizona 7, Tampa Bay 0 Boston 5, Seattle 4, 15 innings Texas 2, L.A. Angels 1 Kansas City 4, Minnesota 3 N.Y. Yankees 3, L.A. Dodgers 0 Thursday’s Games Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 1 Kansas City 7, Minnesota 2 Texas 7, Arizona 1 Baltimore 6, Houston 3 Boston 8, Seattle 7 Toronto at L.A. Angels, late Friday’s Games Seattle (Harang 5-9) at Baltimore (Tillman 13-3), 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (H.Santiago 3-6) at Detroit (Fister 9-5), 7:08 p.m. Arizona (Delgado 3-3) at Boston (Lester 106), 7:10 p.m. Cleveland (U.Jimenez 8-5) at Miami (Fernandez 7-5), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (W.Davis 5-9) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 7-8), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 10-6) at Tampa Bay (Archer 6-3), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 5-5) at Minnesota (Deduno 7-4), 8:10 p.m. Texas (Ogando 4-3) at Oakland (Milone 9-8), 10:05 p.m. Toronto (Redmond 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Hanson 4-2), 10:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 9-9) at San Diego (Cashner 7-5), 10:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Arizona at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Toronto at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 1:08 p.m. Cleveland at Miami, 1:10 p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Arizona at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Seattle at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Toronto at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 4:10 p.m. National League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 63 45 .583 – Washington 52 56 .481 11 Philadelphia 50 57 .467 121/2 New York 48 58 .453 14 Miami 42 65 .393 201/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 65 42 .607 – St. Louis 62 44 .585 21/2 Cincinnati 60 49 .550 6 Chicago 49 58 .458 16 Milwaukee 46 62 .426 191/2 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 57 49 .538 – Arizona 55 52 .514 21/2 Colorado 51 58 .468 71/2 San Diego 50 59 .459 81/2 San Francisco 47 59 .443 10 Wednesday’s Games Detroit 11, Washington 1 Cincinnati 4, San Diego 1 San Francisco 9, Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 4 Arizona 7, Tampa Bay 0 Atlanta 9, Colorado 0 Miami 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Chicago Cubs 6, Milwaukee 1 N.Y. Yankees 3, L.A. Dodgers 0 Thursday’s Games Miami 3, N.Y. Mets 0 Texas 7, Arizona 1 San Francisco 2, Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 13, Pittsburgh 0 Atlanta 11, Colorado 2 L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, late Friday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 9-3) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 7-7), 4:05 p.m. Atlanta (Medlen 7-10) at Philadelphia (E.Martin 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (Chacin 9-5) at Pittsburgh (Cole 5-4), 7:05 p.m. Arizona (Delgado 3-3) at Boston (Lester 106), 7:10 p.m. Cleveland (U.Jimenez 8-5) at Miami (Fernandez 7-5), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (W.Davis 5-9) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 7-8), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 10-6) at Tampa

| Bay (Archer 6-3), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (S.Miller 10-7) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 9-8), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 12-6) at Milwaukee (Gorzelanny 2-4), 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 9-9) at San Diego (Cashner 7-5), 10:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Arizona at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Miami, 7:10 p.m. San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Sunday’s Games Cleveland at Miami, 1:10 p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Arizona at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 8:05 p.m.

GOLF Bridgestone Invitational Par Scores¢ The Associated Press Thursday At Firestone Country Club (South) Akron, Ohio Purse: $8.75 million Yardage: 7,400; Par: 70 (35-35) First Round Webb Simpson 33-31—64 -6 Henrik Stenson 32-33—65 -5 Ryan Moore 33-33—66 -4 Chris Wood 31-35—66 -4 Tiger Woods 31-35—66 -4 Keegan Bradley 33-33—66 -4 Jason Dufner 34-33—67 -3 Bubba Watson 32-35—67 -3 Rickie Fowler 35-32—67 -3 Bill Haas 33-34—67 -3 Jim Furyk 33-34—67 -3 Luke Donald 31-36—67 -3 Scott Piercy 35-33—68 -2 Kiradech Aphibarnrat 35-34—69 -1 Ian Poulter 36-33—69 -1 Paul Lawrie 34-35—69 -1 Zach Johnson 33-36—69 -1 Justin Rose 34-35—69 -1 Women’s British Open Par Scores By The Associated Press Thursday At The Old Course, St. Andrews St. Andrews, Scotland Purse: $2.75 million Yardage: 6,672; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round a-ametuer Camilla Lennarth 33-33–66 -6 Morgan Pressel 34-32–66 -6 Nicole Castrale 31-36–67 -5 Na Yeon Choi 32-35–67 -5 Mi-Jeong Jeon 33-34–67 -5 Eun-Hee Ji 31-36–67 -5 Stacy Lewis 36-31–67 -5 Sydnee Michaels 34-33–67 -5 Ryann O’Toole 33-34–67 -5 Dori Carter 35-33–68 -4 Paula Creamer 34-34–68 -4 a-Georgia Hall 34-34–68 -4 Danielle Kang 33-35–68 -4 Pernilla Lindberg 33-35–68 -4 Catriona Matthew 33-35–68 -4 Lizette Salas 32-36–68 -4 Liz Young 32-36–68 -4 Katie M. Burnett 30-39–69 -3 Shanshan Feng 34-35–69 -3 Sandra Gal 34-35–69 -3 Caroline Hedwall 35-34–69 -3 Katherine Hull-Kirk 34-35–69 -3 Malene Jorgensen 36-33–69 -3 a-Lydia Ko 37-32–69 -3 Ai Miyazato 32-37–69 -3 Ji Young Oh 37-32–69 -3 Inbee Park 31-38–69 -3 Florentyna Parker 33-36–69 -3 Mikaela Parmlid 34-35–69 -3 So Yeon Ryu 35-34–69 -3 Miki Saiki 34-35–69 -3 Hee Kyung Seo 34-35–69 -3 Jenny Shin 34-35–69 -3 Marianne Skarpnord 34-35–69 -3 Angela Stanford 33-36–69 -3 Ayako Uehara 34-35–69 -3 Mariajo Uribe 36-33–69 -3 a-Amy Boulden 35-35–70 -2 Holly Clyburn 37-33–70 -2 Mamiko Higa 34-36–70 -2 Karine Icher 34-36–70 -2 I.K. Kim 35-35–70 -2 Brittany Lang 34-36–70 -2 Jee Young Lee 35-35–70 -2 Brittany Lincicome 34-36–70 -2 Rikako Morita 34-36–70 -2 Anna Nordqvist 37-33–70 -2 Lee-Anne Pace 35-35–70 -2 Hee Young Park 34-36–70 -2 Suzann Pettersen 34-36–70 -2 a-Emily Taylor 35-35–70 -2 Linda Wessberg 35-35–70 -2 Lindsey Wright 34-36–70 -2 Minea Blomqvist 34-37–71 -1 Irene Cho 36-35–71 -1 Chella Choi 34-37–71 -1 Jacqui Concolino 35-36–71 -1 Laura Diaz 36-35–71 -1 Moira Dunn 35-36–71 -1 Julieta Granada 33-38–71 -1 Natalie Gulbis 35-36–71 -1 Mina Harigae 33-38–71 -1 Daniela Holmqvist 34-37–71 -1 Cristie Kerr 35-36–71 -1 Meena Lee 36-35–71 -1 Se Ri Pak 34-37–71 -1 Jane Park 34-37–71 -1 Jiyai Shin 36-35–71 -1 Ashleigh Simon 34-37–71 -1 Nontaya Srisawang 34-37–71 -1 Thidapa Suwannapura 36-35–71 -1 Alison Walshe 35-36–71 -1 Sun Young Yoo 34-37–71 -1

WNBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Chicago 12 5 .706 – Atlanta 11 5 .688 1/2 Washington 9 10 .474 4 Indiana 8 9 .471 4 New York 8 11 .421 5 Connecticut 4 12 .250 71/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 14 3 .824 – Los Angeles 12 6 .667 21/2 Phoenix 9 9 .500 51/2 Seattle 7 10 .412 7 San Antonio 6 12 .333 81/2 Tulsa 6 14 .300 91/2 Wednesday’s Games New York 88, Washington 78 Thursday’s Games Indiana at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Seattle, 10 p.m. Friday’s Games San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Tulsa, 8 p.m.

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Murray, Bulldogs bracing for tough early schedule BY CHARLES ODUM The Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. — Aaron Murray said Thursday he’s glad he has had three seasons to prepare for Georgia’s tough first few games this season. Georgia opens at Clemson on Aug. 31 and also will play South Carolina and LSU in its first four games. Each of the three teams could be ranked in the top 15. Asked how he would have reacted to those early challenges as a sophomore, Murray said “Oh, I’d be terrified.” As a senior, Murray said he’s “more excited” about the schedule as Georgia opened practice on Thursday. The Bulldogs’ offense is expected to be strong with 10 returning starters, including tailbacks Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall. The full offensive line returns, along with receivers Malcolm Mitchell and Michael Bennett and tight end Arthur Lynch. Only four starters return on defense from the Georgia team that finished 12-2 and No. 5 in the AP Top 25 last season with a 33-28 loss to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game. One year ago, the defense was the perceived strength as the offense broke in new starters at tailback and on the offensive line. The roles have been reversed. “Now the defense is the side of the ball that was like the offense last year,” Richt said Thursday. “What are they going to do? What can

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South Carolina’s Chaz Sutton, right, sacks Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) during their meeting last year at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Bulldogs will travel to open their season against eighth-ranked Clemson, then open home and Southeastern Conference play against the No. 7 Gamecocks -- a team they’ve lost to three straight years in a row.

they accomplish? Are they going to grow up fast enough? I’m sure the defense wants to rise to that challenge, but the reality is in talking to the guys, especially the leadership, is it’s a new year and a new team and we want to approach it that way.” Georgia was ranked No. 5 in the coaches’ preseason poll released on Thursday. South Carolina was No. 7, Clemson was No. 8 and LSU was No. 13. Murray, who already graduated with a degree in psychology, returned for his senior season after considering his status for April’s NFL draft. He ranked second in the nation in passing

USA TODAY TOP 25 COACHES POLL The USA Today Top 25 football coaches preseason poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, 2012 records, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, and ranking in final 2012 poll: Record Pts Pvs 1. Alabama (58) 13-1 1,545 1 2. Ohio State (3) 12-0 1,427 NR 3. Oregon 12-1 1,397 2 4. Stanford 12-2 1,262 6 5. Georgia 12-2 1,250 4 6. Texas A&M (1) 11-2 1,215 5 7. South Carolina 11-2 1,136 7 8. Clemson 11-2 1,047 9 9. Louisville 11-2 1,010 13 10. Florida 11-2 930 10 11. Notre Dame 12-1 872 3 12. Florida State 12-2 844 8 13. LSU 10-3 797 12 14. Oklahoma State 8-5 726 NR 15. Texas 9-4 622 18

efficiency as a junior and said he returned because he thinks this team can contend for championships — even with the demanding schedule. Lynch, also a senior,

16. Oklahoma 10-3 620 15 17. Michigan 8-5 589 NR 18. Nebraska 10-4 426 23 19. Boise State 11-2 420 14 20. TCU 7-6 400 NR 21. UCLA 9-5 202 NR 22. Northwestern 10-3 186 16 23. Wisconsin 8-6 172 NR 24. Southern Cal 7-6 165 NR 25. Oregon State 9-4 15 9 Others receiving votes: Kansas State 113; Miami (Fla.) 101; Michigan State 89; Baylor 80; Virginia Tech 65; Fresno State 62; Arizona State 51; Mississippi 32; Vanderbilt 29; Utah State 23; Brigham Young 20; North Carolina 19; Northern Illinois 19; Tulsa 9; Ohio 8; San Jose State 8; Arizona 5; Cincinnati 3; East Carolina 3; Kent State 3; Mississippi State 3; Washington 3; Central Florida 2; Arkansas 1; Arkansas State 1; Rutgers 1; Tennessee 1; Toledo 1.

said the narrow loss to Alabama helped Murray’s decision. “I wasn’t too surprised when we lost the game and had unfinished business,” Lynch said. “I think Aaron

came here to win championships first and foremost, not individual records or accolades. I think for him that was his deciding factor. Had we won, I think it would have been interesting to see what he would have done. “He came back for one more season and hopefully at the end of the day we can say he made the right choice by coming back to win a championship.” Georgia tied its school record by having eight players selected in the NFL draft. Seven of the picks were defensive players, including linebackers Jarvis Jones and Alec Ogletree in the first round.

The secondary will be especially young. Cornerback Damian Swann is the only returning starter in the unit. Strong safety Josh Harvey-Clemons, a projected starter, will miss the Clemson game as he serves a one-game suspension for an undisclosed violation of team rules. A second starter, kicker Marshall Morgan also may miss the opener following his arrest last month for boating under the influence. Richt didn’t announce suspensions last year until game days, and on Thursday he didn’t disclose what punishment awaits Morgan. “Not yet,” Richt said. Earlier this week at a speaking engagement, Richt said South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney “might be the very best player who exists today at any level.” The statement became a hot topic on talk radio. Asked if he stands by that assessment, Richt amended his statement to say Clowney has the potential to develop into a top NFL player. “I think I said he might be the best one on the planet and it became news,” Richt said. “I think he’s the best college football player in America. There are a couple of other guys you could debate on that. I think I said that if you give him a couple of years of him learning in the NFL, my bet is he’ll be one of the best if not the best before his career is over in that league. That might be a better way of saying it.”

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Clutch, difficult catches helped set Carter apart BY DAVE CAMPBELL The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Cris Carter’s entry into the exclusive club in Canton will be commemorated with a bronze head-andshoulders bust, like all of the Pro Football CARTER Hall of Fame members before him. His hands might be a more appropriate body part to feature. Over 16 seasons in the NFL, with fire and grit and flair, Carter exemplified just what a wide receiver is paid to do: catch the ball. After overcoming some well-publicized troubles in his early years, Carter became a highlight-reel fixture and unflappable performer in the 1990s for the Minnesota Vikings. He wasn’t the fastest, the biggest or the most elusive of the bunch, but he made happen some of the most im-

possible grabs and often did so at the most opportune times. Tiptoeing both feet at the sideline and successfully pulling in a pass in the split-second before falling out of bounds. Leaping to his feet after being whistled down and sticking his arm straight out to signal a first down. Jumping in front of two defenders to corral a ball in the end zone with his fingertips. Those are the images of what set Carter apart. After missing the cut five times for the Hall of Fame, Carter was finally voted in. He’ll be inducted on Saturday with this year’s group about a 3½hour drive from where he grew up in Middletown, Ohio. “I catch everything that the normal people catch and I catch a few things that no one catches. That’s what I used to say to myself before every game,” Carter said recently. Four of his former Vikings teammates, Chris Doleman, John Randle,

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Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter (80) celebrates a touchdown. Carter will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday.

Randall McDaniel and Gary Zimmerman, preceded Carter with enshrinement over the past five years. Carter retired after the 2002 season behind only

Jerry Rice for all-time receptions and touchdowns. He’s fourth in those categories now, passed by Tony Gonzalez and Marvin Harrison in catches and Randy Moss

and Terrell Owens in scores. Wherever he landed on those lists was always going to be a product of his fierce determination. Raised in poverty in a

four-room apartment with a single mother and five siblings, Carter could’ve easily strayed from his Hall of Fame track. He was ineligible for his senior year at Ohio State because of a federal investigation for organized crime that revealed he signed early with an agent. He forced Philadelphia coach Buddy Ryan, who famously said of Carter, “All he does is catch touchdowns,” to cut him after the 1989 season. Then, Carter’s abuse of alcohol and drugs were destroying his career, let alone his life. But with arguably the best investment in franchise history, the Vikings paid the $100 waiver fee to claim Carter. Ten years later, he had been picked for eight Pro Bowls, made the playoffs eight times and, in the latter part of his career, helped lead one of the most potent passing games in the league. The Vikings never reached the Super Bowl with him but were NFC runners up twice in that span.

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Bailey still locks down corner, eyes Super Bowl BY EDDIE PELLS The Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It happens to so many of the great cornerbacks and Champ Bailey knows it will happen to him, too. Entering his 15th year in the NFL and still in search of the Super Bowl title that is the only piece missing from a Hall of Fame-bound career, Bailey knows the move from cornerback to safety is inevitable for defensive backs trying to prolong their careers. “You’ve got to look at history,” Bailey told The Associated Press after practice on Thursday. “Ronnie Lott. Rod Woodson. Aeneas Williams. They all did it and they all did it before I did. History says this is about that time. I understand that and I’m not naive about it.” Lott was 26 when he made the move — a small detour on his way to the Hall of Fame. Williams was 33. Woodson was 34. Bailey turned 35 in the offseason. He knows the whispers and questions get louder with each passing year. Every time he gets beaten badly — and that happened twice in the playoff loss to Baltimore last year — it’s not simply a bad play, but rather a possible sign that his career is dwindling. Every time the Broncos sign or draft another cornerback — and that happened a handful of times this offseason — it’s not simply a transaction but rather a possible sign the Broncos are looking for his

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Denver cornerback Champ Bailey signals during opening session of training camp in Englewood, Colo. Bailey expects the Broncos to compete for the Super Bowl this season.

eventual replacement. All of which may be true, Bailey concedes. “But nobody’s going to determine when I move if I don’t feel like it’s the right time,” he said. “It’ll definitely be a decision and, whether I’m here or somewhere else, it has to be the right fit.” Through the first week of this, his 10th preseason with the Broncos, Bailey and Denver still look to be the right fit for each other, the way they have been since Bailey arrived in Denver in a trade with Washington for Clinton Portis in the 2004 offseason. Bailey is lining up in his usual spot on the corner, sparring with members of Denver’s loaded receiving corps — namely, Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker. In deference to the mileage on those thirtysomething legs, the Broncos are limiting his time on the practice field, the same way they have the last few seasons.

AKRON, Ohio — Webb Simpson shot a 6-under 64 on Thursday in his first competitive round at Firestone Country Club to take a one-stroke lead in the Bridgestone Invitational. The 2012 U.S. Open champion had six birdies in an eight-hole span to get the upper hand on seventime Bridgestone winner Tiger Woods. Woods, with top-10 finishes in 11 of his 13 starts on the course, shot a 66 in the World Golf Championships event. Henrik Stenson was alone in second with a 65. Defending champion Keegan Bradley, Ryan Moore and Chris Wood, another first-time entrant, matched Woods at 66. SIMPSON Phil Mickelson had a 72 in his return from winning the British Open two weeks ago at Muirfield. The Bridgestone also serves as a tuneup for next week’s PGA Championship at Oak Hill. SHS TO HOST CLINIC

The Sumter High School football coaching staff will host a football clinic for middle school and recreational Coaches on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SHS gymnasium. The clinic will be free of charge. For more information, call Sumter High at (803) 481-4480. SHS CROSS COUNTRY MEETING SET

The Sumter High School cross country teams will hold a meeting for those interested in competing for the boys and girls teams on Thursdsay Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the school’s picnic shelter. Runners must have a physical to participate. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information, call boys coach Jimmy Watson at (803) 983-4047, girls coach Karen McFadden at (803) 491-4377 or the school at (803) 4814480. GOODELL SATISFIED BROWNS OWNER HANDLING PROBE

NCAA taking flexible approach to tourney games BY MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA announced changes Thursday to the way it will select teams for the men’s basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. The selection committee voted last week to change the bracketing principles in hopes of keeping teams where they naturally belong, Chairman Ron Wellman told reporters. In previous years, the committee has had to move a team up or down one or two lines to accommodate rules such as when conference teams can meet in the tourney. Previously, conference teams couldn’t meet until the regional final — unless a conference had nine teams in the field. The move comes in the wake

of realignment that has seen league numbers swell over the past few seasons and has made the old rules difficult to navigate. The Big East, for instance, had 11 teams make the tournament in 2011 and 2012, and with more league expansion, conflicts seemed more likely to pop up. The changes will not affect which teams get into the tourney. But they will allow conference teams that have played only once during the season — including league tournaments — to meet as early as the third round. Teams that have played twice will not face one another until the regional semifinals and teams that have played three times cannot meet until the regional championship. Most of the conflicts didn’t show up until the Sunday of selection weekend, when the bracketing debate is going full bore. “It was a real struggle because we feel the seed lines are really important to the competitiveness

of the tournament. The committee spends hours scrubbing the seeds,” Wellman said. “We compare No. 1 to No. 2, No. 2 to No. 3, so on right through No. 68. At the end of the day, we feel that the seeds are in proper order. ... Then we go to bracketing, and oftentimes we move a team either within the line or we have moved a team two lines a couple of years ago, and a number of teams one line. So there was great discomfort with that.” During the call, NCAA spokesman David Worlock noted that in recent years, two teams were dropped two lines — Marquette in 2007 and Brigham Young in 2012. Wellman also said there was a long debate in the selection room last year regarding Oregon, which wound up with a No. 12 seed and played in one of the First Four games at Dayton, Ohio. The concern is that by moving teams from line to line across the field, it impacts the entire 68team tournament.

BEREA, Ohio — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, who is currently embroiled in a scandal involving fraud at his family-owned business. Goodell visited Cleveland’s training camp on Thursday to launch a program between the league and Pop Warner with USA Football’s Heads Up Football Program. Following a clinic with young players, Goodell said he’s satisfied with Haslam’s handling of the federal investigation at Pilot Flying J, and added the league has no plans to intervene at this time. LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN HOUSE TO REFORM NCAA

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers from Pennsylvania and Ohio introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would require NCAA schools to guarantee four-year scholarships to athletes who play collision sports and due process for schools accused of breaking rules. Rep. Charlie Dent (Pa.-R) and Rep. Joyce Beatty (Ohio-D) say the National Collegiate Athletics Accountability Act will help improve health and education of student-athletes and require more transparency from the NCAA. NBA SCHEDULE TO BE RELEASED TUESDAY

NEW YORK — The NBA regular-season schedule will be released Tuesday. The schedule will be unveiled during an NBA TV special program at 6 p.m. EDT that will highlight opening-week matchups and other games of interest. From wire, staff reports

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Park, seeking 4th straight major, opens with 69 BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Wearing a black rain suit and a soft smile, Inbee Park looked calm as ever standing before the imposing Royal & Ancient clubhouse just moments before she teed off PRESSEL Thursday in the Women’s British Open. Only after her unsteady round of 3-under 69 did Park reveal perhaps the biggest LENNARTH surprise at St. Andrews. She was nervous. “But then once the round started, and especially playing so good in the first few holes, that really gave me a lot of confidence,” Park said. “I didn’t feel much pressure when I was playing during the round. I’m just glad that it’s already started and I got the first round under my belt.” Park wound up three shots

behind Morgan Pressel and Camilla Lennarth of Sweden, a solid start to what should be a fascinating week at the home of golf. Her pursuit of history looked more like a high-speed chase when the 25-year-old South Korean made six birdies in 10 holes. Three poor tee shots, two three-putt bogeys and one double bogey from a pot bunker on the back nine made her realize there’s a reason no golfer has ever won four majors in a single year. “Felt like a roller coaster today,” Park said. She was only too happy it finally stopped with a 6-foot birdie on the 18th hole, ending a slide during which she dropped four shots in a fivehole span. Pressel, one spot out of making the Solheim Cup team this week, caught a break when the rain and wind never materialized in the afternoon. She made seven birdies in a round of 66 that gave her a share of the lead with Lennarth, who birdied the 18th. Stacy Lewis, the former

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Inbee Park tees off on the second hole during the first round of the Women’s British Open championship on the Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland, on Thursday. The 25-year-old from South Korea already has won three majors this year and is trying to become the first golfer, male or female, to win four in one season.

No. 1 player in women’s golf, shot 31 on the tougher back nine for a 67 to be part of a large group that included former U.S. Women’s Open champion Na Yeon Choi and Nicole Castrale. Another shot behind were Paula Creamer, Catriona Matthew and Lizette Salas. Those who played early had reason to worry.

Lewis was on the 10th tee when she looked over at Park knocking in an 18-foot birdie putt, her fifth of the round. Castrale had not yet teed off when her husband saw a leaderboard with Park’s name in a familiar position. “It’s amazing, the fact we all possibly can play with history,” Castrale said. “It’s amazing what she’s done to

this point, the composure she has. I don’t know what she shot today, but I’m going to guess she’ll be in the mix come Sunday.” If there were nerves on the first tee for Park, she didn’t show it. She opened with a wedge into about 7 feet for birdie, and then she really poured it on with an astounding display of her putting stroke. She rolled in a 30-foot birdie putt on No. 3 with perfect pace. She made an 18-foot birdie on No. 4 and a 35-footer on No. 6. It didn’t look as if she would ever miss. Her sixth birdie came at the 10th, when her sand wedge checked up to 5 feet right of the hole. Another birdie. Just like that, there was a feeling of inevitability about this Women’s British Open, much as there was for Tiger Woods when he won the British Open for the first time at St. Andrews by eight shots to complete the career Grand Slam in 2000. But not for long.

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University of South Carolina head baseball coach Chad Holbrook will be the featured speaker when the Sumter County Gamecock Club holds its annual banquet on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the University of South Carolina Sumter’s Nettles Auditorium. USC football play-by-play announcer Todd Ellis will be the master or ceremonies and will give an update on the football program. Additional coaches from other programs who will be in attendance will be announced at a later date. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the program beginning at 7. Tickets are $25 apiece and are on sale at Danny’s Trophy Shop located at 713 Bultman Drive. For additional information, contact David Stewart at (803) 491-7397. BREAM TO SPEAK

Former Atlanta Brave Sid Bream will be the guest speaker for the Jason Robertson Memorial Celebration to be held today at 6 p.m. at Bethesda Church of God. Bream will speak at the celebration on Friday. Tickets are $25 per person and will include dinner and a live auction. On Saturday, he will take part in the Jason Robertson Memorial Shoot for Dreams, a skeet shoot that will be held at Indigo Shooting Club located at 14068 Garners Ferry Road in Eastover. It will start at 11 a.m. Robertson, who was from Sumter, died in 2011 at the age of 26 after a battle with cancer. Before his death he was able to enjoy his favorite outdoor activities with the help of the Outdoor Dream Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Anderson that provides outdoor adventures for youths diagnosed with terminal or life-threatening illnesses. The organization is putting on these two events. For more information or to register for the shoot, contact Kim West at (803) 968-5285 or email skip@outdoordream. org.

at 8. The afternoon flight will have an 11:30 a.m. sign-in with a tee time of 1 p.m. The format will be 4-man Captain’s Choice and teams must have a minimum handicap of 50. Only one player per team may have a handicap of 8 or less. The registration deadline is set for Friday, Aug. 16, and the entry fee is $45 per player. The winning team will receive the Christian Golfers’ Association Traveling Trophy to display in its church for the upcoming year. The second- and thirdplace teams will receive prizes as well as the player closest to the pin and the one with the longest drive. There will also be a $10,000 prize for a hole-in-one. The player’s church will receive $10,000 and the player who makes the hole-in-one will receive $1,000. Tax-deductible sponsorships will be available as well. The level of sponsorships are Presenting Sponsor, $1,500; Friday Evening Dinner Sponsor, $700; Hole-In-One Sponsor, $500; Eagle Sponsor, $400; Birdie Sponsor $300; and Tee Box Sponsor, $100. For more information, call the CGA office at (803) 773-2171. PAR 4 PETS

The 2nd Annual Par 4 Pets Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Crystal Lakes Golf Course. The format is 4-man Captain’s Choice with an entry fee of $160 per team or $40 per player. Entry is limited to the first 20 teams. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30. There will be $5 per mulligan available at registration with a maximum of two per player. The event is a fundraiser for KAT’s Special Kneads small animal shelter. For more information, call Kathy Stafford at (803) 469-3906, Julie Wilkins at (803) 968-5176, Melissa Brunson at (803) 983-0038, Gail McLeod at (803) 8404519 or Crystal Lakes manager Mike Ardis at (803) 775-1902. SOCCER

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The Churches Challenge will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Sunset Country Club. The morning flight will have signin beginning at 7 a.m. and with tee time

The Sumter County Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its fall soccer league through Aug. 14. The league is open to children ages

REUWER from Page B1 Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, earlier this month. While in Columbus, he attended a fencing clinic offered by members of the U.S .Men’s Olympic Foil Team. He also attended a fencing camp at Foothills Fencing Academy in Greenville during the summer. “I think the big thing they taught me was just about getting comfortable with the different styles out there,” Reuwer said.

4-17 as of Sept. 1, 2013. The fee to register is $30 for 4-year-olds, $35 for 5- to 6-year-olds and $45 for 7- to 17-yearolds. No late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting for anyone interested in coaching will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth St. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org. FOOTBALL FLAG LEAGUE REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its flag football league through Aug. 14. The league is open to children ages 5-8 as of Sept. 1, 2013. The fee to register is $50. No late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting for anyone interested in coaching will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth St. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org. TACKLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its flag football league through Aug. 14. The league is open to children ages 9-12 as of Sept. 1, 2013. The fee to register is $60. No late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting for anyone interested in coaching will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth St. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org. CHEERLEADING FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its cheerleading teams through Aug. 14. The league is open to children ages 5-11 as of April 30, 2013. The fee to register is $50. No late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting for anyone interested in coaching will be held on Tues-

FOOTBALL from Page B1 losing season in 2012. Kennedy came from Blythewood, where he was head coach for two years. This will be Kennedy’s 19th season as a head coach, and the East Clarendon graduate owns a 131-81 career record. Kennedy said his players are ready to start moving toward the start of the season, which begins on Aug. 30 when the Gamecocks head to Dalzell to face Sumter School District rival Crestwood. “After seeing this team in spring practice and over the summer, I’m pleased with where we are,” Kennedy said. “I know they’re tired of seeing each other every day; they’re ready to see some new opponents.” SCHSL teams can only practice in helmets until Monday, when they’re

able to add shoulder pads. On Wednesday, teams are able to practice in full football attire. Kennedy said his team will practice today and Saturday for about three hours each day, and the practices will be similar to what they did over the summer. It will become more footballoriented on Monday. “We’ll be able to hit the sleds and dummies on Monday, be able to do some 7-on-7 drills,” he said. All of the other teams opened practice today. While Crestwood under the guide of veteran head coach Keith Crolley is preparing for Sumter, second-year Lakewood head coach Perry Parks will have his team getting ready for an Aug. 29 game in Columbia against Keenan.

day, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth St. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org. SOFTBALL FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its fall soccer league through Aug. 21. The league is open to girls ages 7-13 as of Dec. 31, 2013. The fee to register is $45. No late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting for anyone interested in coaching will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth St. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org. BASEBALL FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its fall baseball league through Aug. 21. The league is open to boys ages 7-14 as of April 30, 2014. The fee to register is $45. No late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting for anyone interested in coaching will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth St. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org. ROAD RACING CYPRESS TRAIL RUN/WALK

The first Cypress Trail 9k Run/Walk will be held on Aug. 17 at Dillon Park. All registrations will be completed using Go-Green Events, with a $22 fee for the run/walk with a t-shirt and a $15 fee without a t-shirt. Awards will be given in the Overall, Masters, and Age Group categories. Proceeds from the event will be reinvested in the maintenance and improvement of the Cypress Trail. Additional information can be found at http://www.go-greenevents. com/CT9k or by emailing race director Shawn Delaney at sumterstryders@gmail.com.

Manning, in its first year under Tony Wilder, has a Week Zero road game against Timberland on Aug. 23; Lee Central, coming off its best year under Baron Turner, will open at home on Aug. 30 against Marion, now coached by former Scott’s Branch head coach Leonard Johnson; Dwayne Howell’s East Clarendon Wolverines will open at home against Latta on Aug. 30;, and Scott’s Branch, under the guidance of new head coach Jesse Johnson, will be at home in a Week Zero game on Aug. 23 against Allendale-Fairfax.

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The Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association (British Wives Club) will meet at 11 a.m. today at The Spectrum, Pinewood Road. All British ex-pats are invited. Call Josie at (803) 775-8052. The South Sumter Cops 18th Annual Community Back-toSchool Jam will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Sheriff’s office annex, corner of Manning Avenue and Orange Street. Limited school supplies will be given out. Event will feature cake walk, face painting, games, motorcycle show and more. The Campbell Soup friends lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Golden Corral. National Night Out will be held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Garden Circle Apartments, 202 E. Liberty St. This event is held annually across the nation to strengthen the bonds of community and to raise awareness of safety, drugs and crime. Call Katrina at (803) 7782807. South Main Street Neighborhood Watch will hold its National Night Out 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 808 S. Main St. There will be a cookout, safety fair, face painting, balloons, and school supplies for children (must be with an adult). The purpose is to raise awareness of crime prevention efforts and promote police community partnerships. North Sumter Community National Night Out will be held 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at North HOPE Center. This event is to promote crime prevention efforts and policecommunity partnerships. Call (803) 7737995. The Sumter Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Bultman Conference Room of USC Sumter. Administrative professionals are encouraged to attend. Call Mary Sutton at (803) 938-3760. The Sumter County Gamecock Club will hold its annual banquet on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the USC Sumter Nettles Building. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m. USC Baseball Head Coach Chad Holbrook will speak and Todd Ellis will emcee the event. Proceeds are used to support University of South Carolina Athletics, student scholarships, local Gamecock Club activities, and local youth activities. Email SumterCountyGamecockClub@gmail. com or call Dave at (803) 773-9316 or Melissa at (803) 491-4608.

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Males get a shot at fame as ‘Top Model’ returns BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) returns for what the network is calling its 20th “cycle.” That makes it sound like something that’s been in the laundry too long. I have so many questions. Does this constitute the first network show of the fall season, or the last show of the spring season? Or is it just a summer throwaway scheduled on the week’s second-deadest night? You can’t say the makers of “Top Model” don’t try to get noticed. They scheduled the finale of the 19th cycle in a haunted house. This new season introduces male models for the first time. Who knew? And while participating in a fashion runway walk and photo shoot on the streets of Hollywood, would-be contestants find themselves voted on by pedestrians and passersby. The theme of vox populi continues as judges Kelly Cutrone, Rob Evans and Tyra Banks use social media scores to determine who stays and who goes. • On a somewhat similar theme, “Obsessed With the Dress” (10 p.m., WE, TV-PG) follows life at a small-town shop that caters to a pageant crowd. Founded and run by Michele Strom, The Winning Crown Boutique is perfectly in tune with its high-strung clientele. Strom knows all about their dedication and eccentricities. She was, after all,

crowned Mrs. Nebraska in her day. Since opening the store, she’s worked with many pageant winners, including Miss America 2011. Losing just isn’t an option for this former Mrs. Nebraska and entrepreneur. “I don’t do second place,” says Strom. • Fans of Syfy’s silly movie “Sharknado” will be able to catch it in midnight showings at various theaters throughout the country tonight — for one night only. It’s interesting how the marketers of this grade-Z hoot are hearkening back to the midnight movie tradition that kept “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in theaters for decades. In an era of isolation spawned by television, video games, social media and other distractions, it’s fun to see a push toward the communal appreciation of the absurd and a chance to mingle, in the words of Norma Desmond (“Sunset Blvd.”), with all “those wonderful people out there in the dark.” • Turner Classic Movies spends 24 hours with Doris Day, the big band singer turned box office star and television personality. Day will turn 90 next April 3, and has been working for animal rights for more

than a generation. The daylong showcase includes a 1976 interview on “Carson on TCM” (7:45 p.m.) and “Calamity Jane” (8 p.m.). Curiously, the 13 featured films omit “Pillow Talk,” the film that earned Day an Oscar nomination. None of her collaborations with Rock Hudson are included. Day’s performances as the chaste, perky career woman in those Hudson films, as well as her turn as a spunky widow on “The Doris Day Show” in the early 1970s, earned her a squeaky-clean reputation that some found appealing and others unbelievably square. It also inspired one of the great Hollywood quips of all time from pianist and actor Oscar Levant, who cracked, “I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin.”

Tonight’s Other Highlights • An African civil war casualty arrives in a Washington morgue on “Bones” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). • Joe and Ryan circle Claire on “The Following” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). • “Great Performances” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings) presents “Vienna Philharmonic Summer

Night Concert 2013.” • Ike’s Havana strategy strains ties with Victor on “Magic City” (9 p.m., Starz, TV-MA). • A strange tragedy proves contagious on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). • Boston bookies compete for customers in “Saint Hoods” (10 p.m., Discovery, TVPG), the latest series to run the “Southie” stereotype into the ground. • The aquariumbuilding reality series “Tanked” (10 p.m., Animal Planet, TV-PG) returns.

Cult Choice Neglecting his family for his career, a lawman (John Wayne) finds his sons on the wrong side of a bank robbery in the 1973 Western “Cahill, United States Marshal” (7 p.m., AMC).

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Abandon Vehicle / Boat Abandoned Vehicle Notice The following 2 vehicles were abandoned at Barnette's Auto Parts, Inc. 1370 N. St Paul Church Road Sumter, SC 29154. Described as a 2000 Toyota Avalon, VIN# 4T1BF28B7YU037104. Total due for storage and repairs is $2577.08 as of July 29, 2013 plus $25 per day thereafter AND a 2000 Lincoln LS, VIN# 1LNHM87A4YY782493 Total due for storage and repairs is $2699.48 as of July 29, 2013 plus $25 per day thereafter. Owner is asked to call (803) 494-2800. If not claimed in 30 days, it will be turned over to the Magistrate's Office for public sale.

Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, AND NOTICE TO APPOINT GUARDIAN AD LITEM (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) DEFICIENCY WAIVED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2013-CP-43-00653 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Synovus Bank, formerly Columbus Bank and Trust Company, successor in interest through merger and by name change with The National Bank of South Carolina, PLAINTIFF, vs. Lisa C. Dubay individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Jewell C. McGorty, a/k/a Jewell Virginia McGorty, a/k/a Jewell R. Cannarella, Nancy H. Cannarella a/k/a Nancy Hoar Cannarella, individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Joseph J. Cannarella, a/k/aJoseph J. Cannarella, Jr., Anne Marie Crowe, Jennifer Minter a/k/a Jennifer Hatchell Minter, a/k/a Jennifer Meghan Minter Hatchell, individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Pauline Nell Cannarella, a/k/aPauline Hatchell, a/k/a Megan Monday, James M. Hatchell, Jr. a/k/a James Maurice Hatchell, John Matthew Hatchell a/k/a Matthew Hatchell, Samantha Addison Minter a/k/a Samantha Minter, a minor, Jeremy Liam Minter a/k/a J. Liam Minter, a minor, St. Anne Catholic Church, Citibank, N.A., American InfoSource, servicer on behalf of Bank of America, Dunbar Funerals and Cremations - Devine, and Wells Fargo Card Services, DEFENDANT(S). F13-00494 TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned at their office, 1300 Pickens Street, Columbia, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff, in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on April 15, 2013. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Mortgagee immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter "Order"), 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, KORN LAW FIRM, P.A., P. O. Box 11264, 1300 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201 or call (803) 252-5817. KORN LAW FIRM, P.A., represents the Plaintiff in this action and 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 of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN

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FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, Y O U R M O R T G A G E COMPANY/AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications.

Department of Revenue, and Plowden Holding, Inc., DEFENDANTS.

fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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:

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. P.O. Box 11264 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, South Carolina 29211-1264 MICHAL KALWAJTYS Attorneys for Plaintiff Columbia, South Carolina

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-0842 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association FKA The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee for holders of Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-RP4, Plaintiff, v. Annie Blanding; James C. Alexander; Defendant(s). (008045-04968) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), James C. Alexander: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 1006 Spaulding Avenue, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 2261102013, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO 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 July 2, 2013 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 May 17, 2013. Columbia, South Carolina July 2, 2013

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. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Eve Moredock Stacey (SC Bar #5300) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Jaclynn B. Goings (SC Bar #77501) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) John F. McLeod, IV (SC Bar # 100693) Mary Powers (SC Bar #16534) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina 008045-04968 July 2, 2013 A-4403610 08/02/2013, 08/09/2013, 08/16/2013

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2013-CP-43-918 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER JPMorgan Chase Association,

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130268.00554 TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ALBERT PALMER AND PLOWDEN HOLDING, INC ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve copy of your answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, P.O. Box 2065, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master in Equity for Sumter County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this cause. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN

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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 and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on June 3, 2013.

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SCOTT LAW FIRM, P.A. Ronald C. Scott, SC Bar #4996 Michael S. Medlock, SC Bar #65395 Elizabeth R. Polk, SC Bar #11673 Angelia J. Grant, SC Bar #78334 Priti M. Patel, SC Bar #79835 J. Harrison Rushton, SC Bar #100406 Meredith M. Robertson, SC Bar #68322 Kimberly R. Thompson, SC Bar #79161 Andrew M. Sullivan, SC Bar #100464 ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 252-3340

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NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-00560 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Clinton O. Roberts and Gail A. Roberts, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 5, 2013 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, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING DESIGNATED AS LOT NOS. 5 AND 6, BLOCK M, OF GEDDIE GARDENS SUBDIVISION, AND BEING SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY EDWARDS LAND SURVEYORS DATED MAY 14, 1987, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE R.M.C. FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 87 AT PAGE 762. SUBJECT PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST BY LOT NO. 4 AND MEASURING THEREON 200.24 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY LOT NO. 15 AND 16 AND MEASURING THEREON 99.77 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO. 7 AND MEASURING THEREON 200.48 FEET; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY PRATT AVENUE WHERE IT FRONTS AND MEASURES 100.85 FEET. BEING ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CLINTON O. ROBERTS AND GAIL A. ROBERTS BY DEED OF J. M. BARRETT, DATED 05/14/1987 AND RECORDED ON 05/19/1987 IN BOOK 450 AT PAGE 1621.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 85 Pratt Avenue, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 268-11-01-022 and 268-11-01-033 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 bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.5% 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

NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-321 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Household Finance Corporation II against Jim E. Ridgill, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 5, 2013, 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 and tract of land, situate, lying and being in Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown as 0.22 acre on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated February 5, 1998, recorded in Plat Book 98 at Page 230, Records of Sumter County, said 0.22 acre is bounded and measured as follows: on the North by Tract A, lands of Ridgill, said plat, and measuring thereon 145.78 feet; on the Southeast by lands of Ann T. Reynolds, said plat, and measuring thereon 181.44 feet; and on the Southwest by lands of Ann T. Reynolds and lands of Herman D. and Betty B. Jackson, said plat, and measuring thereon 105.35 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or less and according to said plat. Being the same property conveyed unto Jim E. Ridgill by deed from Ann T. Reynolds dated March 5, 1998 and recorded March 6, 1998 in Deed Book 699 at Page 315 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. Also containing the following found in Book 692 at Page 452: all that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, situate, lying and being in Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown as Lot A on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated September 28, 1994, recorded in Plat Book 94 at Page 1315, and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated January 24, 1995, recorded in Plat Book 95 at Page 56, Records of Sumter County. Said Lot A contains 0.70 acre, more or less, and is bounded and measured as follows: on the Northwest by Kolb Road, said plat, and fronting thereon 119.51 feet in an arc; on the Northeast by Lot B, said plat, and measuring thereon 277.51 feet; on the South by lands of Ann T. Reynolds, said plat, and measuring thereon 64.01 feet and 145.77 feet; and on the Southwest by lands of Herman D. and Betty B. Jackson, said plat, and measuring thereon 157.4 feet, be all dimensions a little more or less and according to

said most recent plat. Being the same property conveyed unto Jim E. Ridgill by deed from Frank L. Ridgill and Mary R. Ridgill dated December 10, 1997 and recorded December 15, 1997 in Deed Book 692 at Page 452 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

Property Address: 2221 Kolb Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS No. 209-00-01-012 2221 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 amount of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 12.3180%. 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 1049487

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2006-CP-43-1665 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., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP against, Tyrone Fullard, Cornthia Davis, and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 5, 2013, at 12 pm o'clock , at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Special Referee For Sumter County KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2010-CP-43-02003 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs. Sandra Y. Petty, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 5, 2013 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THAT LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE IN SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A , REPRESENTED AS LOT 21 ON PLAT OF JAMES D. WILSON, RLC DATED JANUARY 13, 2000, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS IN PLAT BOOK PB2000 AT PAGE 22. THIS IS THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 6885 CLAREMONT LANE SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA 29154 AND IS REPRESENTED ON THE SUMTER COUNTY TAX MAP AS PARCEL 073-00-05-012. THIS IS THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SANDRA Y. PETTY BY DEED OF CHARLES SMITH DATED APRIL 11, 2006 AND RECORDED APRIL 12, 2006 IN BOOK 1024 AT PAGE 56.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6885 Claremont Lane, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 0730005012 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 bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 44, containing 0.59 acre, as shown on that certain plat of Edmunds Land Surveying, Inc., dated May 19, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book 2000 at Page 438, reference to which is craved for the exact metes, boundaries and distances pursuant to authority contained in Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This is the property known as 1115 Gilbert Street. This being the identical property conveyed unto Tyrone Fullard and Cornthia Davis by Deed of Mark Brody, dated April 17, 2002 and recorded April 24, 2002, in Volume 839 at Page 1342, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, State of South Carolina. Also: a 2002 Fleetwood Glenbrooke SLE 64'x32' mobile home, serial #NCFL241AB67386GB13.

Property Address 1115 Gilbert Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS#: 2511001027 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of 7.625 % 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 per cent (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 30 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

Notice of Sale

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

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC vs. Robert D. Silvey, C/A No. 11-CP-43-0844, The following property will be sold on August 5, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, represented as two lots (1 and 2), on a plat of H.S. Willson, dated November 22, 1976 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-38 at Page 468, the boundaries and measurements were reconfirmed by plat of H.S. Willson, dated June 22, 1988 and recorded in Plat Book 88 at Page 692 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of the metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This being the property known as 2128 N. Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina. TMS No: 246-02-01-003. Derivation: Book 1074 at Page 513

Property Address 2128 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS #246-02-01-003, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the

amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #11-CP-43-0844. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013225-01634 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1047429

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-00654 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. against, Wendy A. Lamb, Randy D. Browder, Palisades Collection, LLC, Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC, William Varnes, Sumter Christian School, and Midland Funding, LLC, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 5, 2013, at 12 pm , at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, lying being and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 5, Block P, Oakland Plantation, on that certain plat of M. J. Belter and Company, dated February 11, 1970, revised October 9, 1970, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter county in Plat Book Z-29 at page 119; and also being shown on that plat prepared for Jerry L. Meachum by Melvin J. Belter & Company dated April 5, 1971 and recorded in Plat Book Z-30 at page 4; and having such shapes, courses, distances, metes and bounds as shown upon said latter plat, all measurements being a little more or less, to which reference is hereby craved as often as necessary for a more complete and accurate description. This being the same property conveyed to Wendy A. Lamb and Randy D. Browder as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of M. Richard Thorpe., dated December 6, 2006 and recorded December 8, 2006, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina, in Book 1056 at Page 945.

Property Address 2444 Derwent Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS # 134-09-02-093 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 50/100 percent (6.50%) 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. 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.

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TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. If the successful bidder is other than the Plaintiff, 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 7.5% shall be paid to the day of compliance. If the 5% deposit is not placed with the Court on the day of the sale, the property will be offered to the second highest bidder. In case of noncompliance within twenty (20) days after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to the Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser shall pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for AFC Trust Series 1999-1 vs. Alphonzo Maurice Choice; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. f/k/a Green Tree Financial Services Corp.; Dwendolyn Elaine Choice; Ida Marcell C. Fox; Marcus Gregory Choice; Earl Vernon Choice; Mattie LaRell Choice; Sandra Evelyn C. Love; Haywood Choice, Jr., C/A No. 12-CP-43-0377, The following property will be sold on August 5, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Middleton, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #27, containing 0.82 of an acre, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Alphonzo Maurice Choice, by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated April 15, 1996 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 588, 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 2270 Haywood Choice Road. Derivation: Book 691 at Page 1787.

Property Address 2270 Haywood Choice Rd, Wedgefield, SC 29168 This includes a 1996, Horton mobile home with VIN# H81208GL&R. 1010002025, TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §15-39-720 (1976). The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a personal or deficiency judgment, at any time prior to the foreclosure sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 11.4% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #12-CP-43-0377. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 006443-01272 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1047428

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 12-CP-43-2444 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., v. Edgell & Myers Properties, LLC, et. al, case number 12-CP-43-2444, I, the Master-in-Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 5, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., at 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot 2, containing 1.11 acres, more or less, and being more fully shown on plat recorded in plat Book Z-42, at Page 169, records of Sumter County. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Be all measurements, a little more or less, and according to said plat. BEING the same property as conveyed to the Mortgagor herein by deed of A Southern Ministorage, L.L.C. dated December 6, 2007 and recorded in the R.O.D. Office for Sumter County, S.C., simultaneously herewith.

Master in Equity For Sumter County KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

TMS #: 189-00-01-016

As a deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding not will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of sale, with the sale to be final upon that date. Should the 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 the 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. The 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

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County in the case of Porter's of Sumter, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Vernond Davis, Defendant, under Case No. 2011-CP-43-139 the undersigned Master in Equity, for Sumter County, or his designated representative, will offer for sale at public outcry at 12:00 P.M., on August 5, 2013, at the Sumter County Courthouse,215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC, the following described real property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Mayesville, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 1.00 acre, more or less, and being shown and delineated on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated March 19, 2002 and recorded in Plat Book 2002, at page 340 in the records of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under § 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended). This property is known as 4465 Daffodil Lane, Gable, South Carolina and is designated as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No.: 314-00-01-020. TERMS OF SALE: For Cash: the purchaser shall be required to deposit the sum of five (5%) percent of the amount of bid (in cash or equivalent) as earnest money and as evidence of good faith. If the Plaintiff is the successful bidder at the sale, the Plaintiff may, after paying the costs of the sale, apply the debt due upon its Mortgage against its bid in lieu of cash. Should the person making the highest bid at the sale fail to comply with the terms of his bid by depositing the said five (5%) percent in cash, then the property shall be sold at the risk of such bidder on the same sales date or some subsequent date as the Master in Equity, or his designated representative, may find convenient and advantageous. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of his bid within thirty (30) days of the final acceptance of his bid, then the Master in Equity, or his designated representative, shall re-advertise and resell the property on the same terms on a subsequent date at the risk of such bidder. The purchaser to apply for documentary stamps on deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the interest rates contained in the Order. Note: As a Deficiency Judgment was granted, the bidding shall remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of the sale as provided by law in such cases and compliance with the bid shall be made within thirty (30) days after the second sale. Plaintiff reserves the right to waive deficiency prior to the sale. Note: If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the scheduled sale of the above-referenced property, 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.

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Note: This sale is also made subject to all Sumter County taxes and existing easements and restrictions of record.

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.

RICHARD L. BOOTH Sumter County Master in Equity Thomas E. Player, Jr. Player & McMillan, LLC Post Office Box 3690 Sumter, South Carolina 29151 803.775.2306 Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE (DEFICIENCY WAIVED)

The property will be withdrawn from sale in the event Plaintiff or agent for Plaintiff is not present at sale. RICHARD L. BOOTH SPECIAL REFEREE FOR SUMTER COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-00200

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2013-CP-14-00007 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON Harry Lee Wise, Jr. Plaintiff, vs. Kirk McLeod, Defendant. The undersigned, Richard L. Booth, Special Referee for Sumter County, hereby gives notice that pursuant to an Order Of Foreclosure And Sale of the Court of Common Pleas for Clarendon County in the above captioned case, he will sell at public auction for cash, in front of the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina on Sales Day in August, the same being August 5, 2013, during the legal hours of sale, at 12:00 o=clock p.m., the following described property: The following is a description of the premises herein to be sold: All of that piece, parcel or tract of land, being and situate in School District #2 of the County of Clarendon , State of South Carolina, said tract containing 15.8 acres, more or less, and bounding now or formerly as follows: on the Northeast by the right of way of S.C. Highway S-14-379; on the Southeast by right of way of S.C. Highway S-14-378; on the Southwest by the right of way of S.C. Highway S-14-378, by Lot 31 as shown on a plat by H.F. Oliver, dated March 8, 1972, by a 50 foot right of way, and by lands of the South Carolina Public Service Authority; on the Northwest by a 50 foot right of way, by Lot #1 as shown on a plat by H.F. Oliver, dated March 8, 1972 and by lands of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, and by Lee Akers. For a more particular description of said tract, reference may had to a plat by H.F. Oliver and Associates, dated September 16, 1975 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Clarendon County in Plat book 27 at Page 657, whereon the above described tract is designated as Tract #5.

Tax Map No.: 196-01-013-00 AND ALSO: All that said piece, parcel or lot of land, located in Clarendon County, School District #2, being designated as Lots #1 and #2 on plat of T.G. Gamble, R. L. S., dated March 8, 1972 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Plat Book #24 at Page 181, Said lots being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by other lands of Grantors and measuring thereon 250 feet; on the East by other lands of Grantors and a 50 foot right of way and measuring an aggregate distance of 240 feet; on the South by Lot #3, said plat, and measuring thereon 250 feet; And on the West by lands of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and Measuring an aggregate distance of 240 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat.

Tax Map No.: 196-01-01-013-00 AND ALSO: All of that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in School District #2 of the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina. Said lot being designated as Lot #1 on a plat hereinafter referred to, according to Which said lot is bounding and measures as follows: on the Northeast by a 25 foot right of way providing access to a public road and measuring thereon 70 feet; on the Southeast by lands formerly of Reese and measuring thereon 160 feet; on the Southwest by lands of the South Carolina Public Authority and measuring thereon 70 feet; on the Northwest by lot #2 on said plat and measuring thereon 160 feet. For a more particular description of said lot, reference may be had to a plat by W.B. Sykes, Surveyor, dated may 3, 1967 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court of Clarendon County in Plat book 20 at Page 8, whereon the above described lot is designated as Lot #1.

Tax Map No: 195-04-01-018-00 AND ALSO: All that certain, piece, parcel, or lot of land, located in School District 20, County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina being designated as Lot No. 3 on plat of T.G. Gamble, R. L.S. dated March 18, 1972, and recorded and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Plat Book 24 at Page 181, which is incorporated herein by reference pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina. Said lot being bonded, now or formerly, and measuring as follow: On the North by Lot No. 2 of said plat, and measuring thereon 250 feet; on the East by a 50 foot street right of way, and measuring thereon 82.6 feet; on the South by spur of SC Highway S-14-378, and measuring hereon 310.3 feet; and on the West by lands of the South Carolina Public Service Authority along an irregular and angular line and measuring an aggregate distance 179.1 feet.

Tax Map No.: 196 - 01-010-00 This being the same property conveyed to Kirk McLeod by deed of Harry Lee Wise, Jr., dated August 12, 2010, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Clarendon County on August 13, 2010 in Deed Book 772 at Page 29 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 6%. The Sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions and restrictions of record, and any other

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Regina G. Davis; CACV of Colorado, LLC; and CACH, LLC, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 5, 2013 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, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 33 ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY PALMER & MALONE, CE'S DATED FEBRUARY 27, 1952, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-10 AT PAGE 133. SAID LOT NO. 33 BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LOT NO. 32 AND MEASURING THEREON 127.6 FEET, ON THE EAST BY BARNETT DRIVE AND FRONTING THEREON 80 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY LOT NO.34 AND MEASURING THEREON 127.75 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY LOT NOS. 35 AND 43 AND MEASURING THEREON AN AGGREGATE OF 70 FEET. BE ALL OF THE MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID MOST RECENT PLAT. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO REGINA G. DAVIS BY DEED OF JAMES E. WHITE, JR. DATED APRIL 27, 2001 AND RECORDED ON MAY 2, 2001 IN DEED BOOK 802 PAGE 866 IN THE R.M.C. OFFICE OF SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 32 Barnette Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 228-15-02-036 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 bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.5% 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

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Financial South Carolina, Inc. vs. Cynthia K. LaPalme; Danny N. LaPalme, C/A No. 10-CP-43-0920, The following property will be sold on August 5, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, situate in City and County of Sumter, South Carolina, School District 17, represented as Lot 2 on a plat of Joseph R. Edwards, dated March 16, 1990 and recorded in the Sumter County RMC Office in Plat Book 90 at Page 358. Derivation: Book 723 at Page 436.

Property Address: 20 Wesley Hall Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS #206-07-02-002, 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 8.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #10-CP-43-0920. 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,

Notice of Sale Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014158-00119 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1047231

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: New Day Financial, LLC vs. Linell E. Anderson, III, C/A No. 10-CP-43-2026, The following property will be sold on August 5, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, is any situate, lying and being in the Providence Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 23, as shown on that certain Plat of Julian B. Allen, R.L.S., dated October 3, 1988 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 89 at Page \347, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said Plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property known as 3127 Bush Lane, Dalzell, South Carolina. Derivation: Book 914 at Page 750.

Property Address: 3127 Bush Lane, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS #190-10-03-004, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #10-CP-43-2026. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 010904-00073 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1047250

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01349 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association as successor in interest to Bank One, National Association, as Trustee for registered holders of Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. CSFB Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-30 vs. Betty Jean Grant; AB & G Developers; Discount Homes, Inc.; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 5, 2013 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DELINEATED AND SHOWN AS LOT 9, AND BEING 0.6 ACRES, ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR BETTY GRANT BY BEN J. MAKELA, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR. PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: STARTING AT A PIN AND RUNNING N32 째 33' 55''E FOR A DISTANCE OF 104.95 FEET, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING S57 째 27' 25''E FOR A DISTANCE OF 250.02 FEET, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING S 32 째 30' W FOR A DISTANCE OF 104.96 FEET, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING N57 째 27' 15'' W FOR A DISTANCE OF 250.14 FEET. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EXISTING RESERVATION, EASEMENTS, RIGHT-OF-WAY, ZONING ORDINANCES, AND RESTRICTIVE OR PROTECTIVE COVENANTS THAT MAY APPEAR OF RECORD OR ON THE PREMISES. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2001 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GAFL154B86544HS12. BORROWER, THE TRUE AND LAWFUL OWNER OF RECORD OF THE MOBILE HOME BEING MORTGAGED WITH THE PROPERTY, DECLARES THAT IT IS BORROWER'S INTENT THAT THE MOBILE HOME LOSE ITS NATURE AS PERSONAL PROPERTY AND BECOME REALITY. BORROWER FURTHER DECLARES THAT THE MOBILE HOME SHALL REMAIN PERMANENTLY ATTACHED AS PART OF THE REAL PROPERTY AND WILL NOT BE REMOVED THEREFROM. DERIVATION: THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BETTY J. GRANT BY DEED FROM JAMES R. ADAMS, BARBRA H. GULLEDGE AND ROBERT D. BELK DATED MAY 13, 2002 AND RECORDED JUNE 19, 2002 IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 846 AT PAGE 89.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 150 Apollo Road, Sumter, SC 29168 TMS: 157-00-04-039 (Land) 400-00-29-742 (Mobile Home) TERMS OF SALE: The successful

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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 bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.5% 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.

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WHEREON IT MEASURES 135.00 FEET; ON THE EAST BY RHONDA STREET, WHEREON IT MEASURES 149.96 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF SAID LOT, WHEREON IT MEASURES 134.58 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF HOUSTON, WHEREON IT MEASURES 149.96 FEET.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2012-CP-43-1520 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, Bernard L. Martin, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 5, 2013, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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All that piece parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon situate, lying and being in Sumter County, South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot No. 93 on that certain plat of Robert G. Mathis, R.L.S., dated May 2, 1994, and recorded in the Sumter County, R.O.D. Office at Plat Book 95, page 3, 4, and 5. Reference is directed to said plat for a more complete description of metes, courses, distances, boundaries and lengths. Also includes a 1997 Homestead Mobile Home, VIN# HMST11525ABGA. This being the same property conveyed to Bernard Martin by deed of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., dated March 31, 2009 and recorded April 8, 2009, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina, in Book 1121 at Page 001157.

Property Address: 4120 Angel Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS # 151-12-04-002 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Five And 00/100 percent (5.00%) 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 KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

CASE NO. 2013-CP-43-265 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Gregory Godard, as heir at law of and as personal representative of the estate of Carl Godard; Karl Godard, Monica Godard, and Stephanie Godard as heirs at law of Carl Godard, deceased, and any other heirs-at-law or distributees or personal representatives and their spouses, if any they have, and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the complaint herein; also any unknown adults and those persons who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 5, 2013, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 52 of Wintergreen Subdivision, Phase I and being more fully shown on a plat thereon prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, PLS dated April 30, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002, at page 237. 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 Carl Godard by deed of Donald W. Swensen and Kristianne J. Swensen dated October 27, 2006 and recorded on October 30, 2006 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1051 at Page 707.

Property Address: 1635 Yaupon Dr., Sumter, SC 29154 TMS # 186-02-06-001 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being 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 3.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-02316 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Julia M. Billups; Juliet L. Mahoney, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 5, 2013 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 STATEBURG, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS NORTHERN PORTION OF 1240 RHONDA STREET (THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS ARE SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 87 AT PAGE 1104), BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF ROBERTS,

ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 1992 CHAMPION MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER 49921266282A&B (SEE RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT IN BOOK 1100 AT PAGE 3542). THIS IS THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JULIET L. MAHONEY AND JULIA M. BILLUPS BY DEED OF CHARLES SMITH BY DEED DATED MAY 9, 2008 AND RECORDED MAY 14, 2008 IN BOOK 1105 AT PAGE 2932.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1230 Ronda Street, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 155-08-01-024 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 bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7% 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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01937 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Karin Stacy Brown; Mark Randall Brown; Harold Christopher Nettles; Richard C. Nettles; Wade Hampton Nettles; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, Inc., et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on Aug 5, 2013 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PRIVATEER IN SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 5A, BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 89, PAGE 1076 RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY. REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO SAID PLAT FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF METES AND BOUNDS THEREOF. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2003 HENDERSON MADISON MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER HHC014876NCAB. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO KARIN BROWN AND MARK R. BROWN BY DEED OF KARIN S. BROWN, DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2007 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 26, 2007 IN BOOK 1096 AT PAGE 356 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY. THEREAFTER, MARK R. BROWN CONVEYED HIS INTEREST TO KARIN BROWN BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2012 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 28, 2012 IN BOOK 1167 AT PAGE 1617.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 374 Pack Road, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 224-13-01-015 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

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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 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

THIRD AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 12-CP-43-617 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsJohn F. Jefferson, RMC Financial Services Corp, and Glasscock Cdl Driving Institute, Inc. , Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. John F. Jefferson, RMC Financial Services Corp, and Glasscock Cdl Driving Institute, Inc. , I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 5, 2013, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Mayesville Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot Number 23, Block F on a plat of Mayesville East Subdivision made by J.P. Edwards. R.L.S., dated September 18, 1979 and recorded in the Office of the. R.M.C for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-43, Page 240 and according to said plat being bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by land now or formerly of Southern Builders, Inc. and Lot Number 12, said block and plat, and measuring thereon 156.61 feet; on the East by Lot Number 22, said block and plat, and measuring thereon 278. 15 feet; on the South by Fourth Street, and measuring thereon 156.61 feet; and the West by Lot 24, and measuring thereon 278.15 feet, be all of said measurements a little more or less. This being the identical property conveyed to John F. Jefferson by deed of Southern Builders, Inc. dated September 30, 1982 and recorded October 13, 1982 lit the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Deed Book 319 at Page 992.

Physical Address: 4105 4th St., Mayesville, SC 29104 TMS #: 30982022007 Mobile Home: 2000 Clayton VIN#OHC011059NCAB SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.99% per annum. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 2010-CP-43-1823 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of SYNOVUS BANK, formerly known as Columbus Bank and Trust Co., as successor in interest through name change and merger with the National Bank of South Carolina against RONALD A. WELDON, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on August 5, 2013 at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 141 N. Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 12.64 acres, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot "A" on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated July 1, 1997 and recorded in Plat Book 97 at page 957 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under § 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 3755 Red Lane Road, Dalzell, South Carolina. Tax Parcel No.: 150-00-03-060. This property is subject to a forty foot (40') access easement along the eastern boundary of Tract "A" as evidenced by the aforesaid plat. This being the identical property conveyed to Ronald A. Weldon by that deed of James S. Weldon, Jr., dated April 22, 2002 and recorded April 25, 2002 in Deed Book 839 at page 1899, aforesaid records. 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 6.0% 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 will pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment is 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

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation vs. Kent J. Wiggins; Alyson Mark Wiggins; Bank of America, N.A, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0459, The following property will be sold on August 5, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any situate, lying and being tin the City and County of Sumter, Sate of South Carolina being and shown delineated as Lot No. 62 of Deerfield Subdivision IndianHill Addition No. 1 on that certain plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated September 23, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97, page 1196. 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 81 Powhatan Court, Sumter, SC Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 204-09-03-005. Derivation: Book 1106 at Page 183.

Property Address: 81 Powhatan Ct, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS #204-09-03-005, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale,

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.375% 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-43-0459. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-00951 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1047249

NOTICE OF SALE Case No.: 2013-CP-43-19 BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., v. Estate of Dorothy B. Lemon, et al. I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 5, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State or South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 266, Section 7, In the Twin Lakes Subdivision on that plat prepared by D. D. Edmunds, RLS, dated March 20, 1991 and recorded in Plat Book 91 at page 309 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Said Lot No. 266 consists of 0.40 acre, more or less, being bounded and measuring as follows: On the NORTH by McCrays Mills Road, and measuring thereon 88.78 feet; on the EAST by Lot No. 265, and measuring thereon 150.56 feet;on the SOUTH by Lot No. 12A, and measuring thereon an aggregate distance of 133.63 feet; on the WEST by Twin Lakes Drive, and fronting thereon 110.14 feet; and on the NORTHWEST by the intersection of Twin Lakes Drive and McCrays Mill Road, and measuring thereon 37.70 feet. Be all said measurements a little more or a little less and according to aforesaid plat. This is the property known as 861 Twin Lakes Drive, Sumter, SC. LESS, HOWEVER, that certain parcel previously conveyed to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Columbia, South Carolina, recorded March 17, 1999 in Deed Book 734 at page 1610, aforesaid records. This being the identical property conveyed to Onless C. Lemon and Dorothy B. Lemon by that deed of Janie Durant-Williams dated May 16, 2003 and recorded May 21, 2003 in Deed Book 889 at page 1710, aforesaid records; full title to which subsequently transferred automatically to Dorothy B. Lemon upon the death of Onless C. Lemon on October 20, 2007 due to the fact that the Lemon's held the Property by Joint Tenancy with a Right of Survivorship.

Property Address: 861 Twin Lakes Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS # 207-08-02-012 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). A personal or deficiency judgment has been waived, therefore, the bidding will be final on the said sale date. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.125% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights prior to sale. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Charles J. Webb, Esquire Attorneys for Plaintiff Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. PO Drawer 7788 Columbia South Carolina 29202 (803)771-4400

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2011-CP-43-00756 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2003-HE4 vs. Jerlean T. Fulwood and Anette T. Ceasar, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County,

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1.0 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP, THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS TRACT " B" ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT BY R.F MCLELLAN, C.E., DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 1937, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK G-5 AT PAGE 137; A N D , B E I N G M O R E PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON MORE RECENT PLAT BY ALLEN-MAKELA, INC., DATED DECEMBER 30, 1993 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 97 AT PAGE 723. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (1976), REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY CRAVED FOR PARTICULARS OF THE BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES, AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. THIS PROPERTY IS REPRESENTED AS TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 296-00-03-006 UPON THE RECORDS OF THE SUMTER COUNTY AUDITOR; SAID 1 ACRE PARCEL FRONTS ON S.C ROAD S-43-341. THIS BEING THE PROPERTY OF WHICH AARON TOMLIN ACQUIRED AN INTEREST, ALONG WITH WILLIE TOMLIN, FROM THE ESTATE OF ANNA FRANCES, AND BY DEED OF INTEREST FROM THE REMAINING HEIRS OF ANNA FRANCES, BEING ELOISE SMITH, ET AL, RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 2952 IN DEED BOOK G-7 AT PAGE 367, G-7 AT PAGE 198, T-5 AT PAGE 364, Q-5 AT PAGES 410, 411, 413; AARON TOMLIN SUBSEQUENTLY DIED INTESTATE APRIL 23, 1978, ACCORDING TO HIS ESTATE PACKAGE FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PACKAGE 5144; HIS HEIRS AT LAW WERE MATIEL T. GRAY (A/K/A MATIEL T. JOHNSON, AARON TOMLIN, JR., JAMES W. TOMLIN, JERLEAN T. FULWOOD AND ANNETTE T. CEASAR; AN HEIR, WILLIE TOMLIN, SUBSEQUENTLY DIED TESTATE, HIS ESTATE BEING OF RECORD IN PACKAGE 93-ES-212, AND HIS DEVISEES WERE JERLEAN T. FULWOOD AND ANNETTE T. CEASAR.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3365 Tobias Rd, Alcolu, SC 29001 TMS: 296-00-03-006 (Part of) 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 bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record

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In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE (DEFICIENCY WAIVED) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2012-CP-43-2376 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wayne Webb, Plaintiff, vs. Tommy Greene, Jr., and Vickie Greene, Defendants. The undersigned, Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County hereby gives notice that pursuant to a 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 August, the same being August 5, 2013, during the legal hours of sale, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., the following described property: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown and designated as Lot 59, containing 0.25 acres, more or less on a plat prepared for James M. Dwyer and Ione J. Dwyer, by Edwards Land Surveyors, Inc., dated December 3, 1997 and recorded December 18, 1997 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 97 at Page 1466 Reference to said plat for more complete and accurate description. This being the same property known as 210 Perkins Ave., Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No.: 226-04-03-002. This being the same property conveyed unto Tommy Greene, Jr., and Vickie M. Greene by Deed of Wayne Webb dated June 16, 2011 and recorded in Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1156, Page 00562 on June 21, 2011, 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 6.5%. 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.

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. vs. Garvin D. Watson; Janice LeBourne Watson; Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Assn., Inc., C/A No. 13-CP-43-0392, The following property will be sold on August 5, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 166 of Hunters Crossing Subdivision, Phase 1, Section 1 as more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, recorded December 19, 2006 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 609; which plat is incorporated herein by this reference and having such metes, bounds, courses and distances, being a little more or less, as by this reference to said plat will more fully appear Derivation: Book 1090 at Page 74.

Property Address 1780 Benelli St, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS #187-12-01-017, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4% 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-43-0392. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 003231-02485 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1047450

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

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4 family: 3100 S Wise Dr. Men/Womens clths, air conditioners, tools, golf clubs, TV, Furn. & Books. Country Flame Fireplace door, Christmas yard deer, Cabinet hardware, hshld goods. Noon Fri. to Noon Sat. BIG MOVING SALE: 2834 Camden Hwy. (Bishopville) Fri. 12-7pm, Sat 8-5. Lots of furn, appliances, hshld items, lawn mowers, 1998 Plymouth Van. Everything Must Go! 898 Trailmore Cir, Sat, 7am, Corn hole set, tools, clothes, toys, books & lots more!! 1205 Pinewood Rd. 4 family! Sat. 6am-1pm. Rain or Shine. Baby items, adult clothes sized up to 5x and misc items. Huge Sale 1705 Hialeah Pkwy Sat 7-12 gun cabinet, deep freezer, lawn furn & misc items 804 Club Lane, Sat 7-1 furn, hshld, clothes (infants - adults) Everything must go! Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun.

736 Broad St. Herald Office Supply Parking Lot. Sat. 7AM. Exercise bike, Honda Motorcycle, Dirt bike, furn, appliances, outdoor furn, lots of misc.

1097 Kentwood Dr. Sat 7-10, Fish tank, microwave, clothes, blu-ray dvds, & much more

1839 W. Oakland Ave. Sat 7-1 Misc items , adult and baby clothes

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Multi-Family Sale, 1125 Kentwood Dr. Sat. 7-12. Something for everyone. 1045 Meadowcroft Dr, Sat 6:30 am, SS dishwasher, lots of hsehold items - lamps, sm. appl, etc. Jr. clothes American Eagle boys & girls, mens clothes as well, purses & camo & fishing supplies. INSIDE Palmetto Towers, behind Kmart Sat 7-11 Loveseat, table and many, many nice things. Bring truck and small bills.

208 Mason Croft Dr. Sat. 6:30am. Treasures from the home/attic, antiques-vanity mirror, stack, tables, Boston rocker, prints, Gold Imari bowl, other attractive whatnots. Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, etc or almost anything of value Call 983-5364 220 Haynsworth St Sat 8-12 Come here first! Baby items, light fixtures, toys, clothes, appliances, hshld items.

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Inside Sale 53 Callen Dr Sat 6-3 Furniture, air conditioners, tanning bed & much more! 1083 Pinewood Rd. Multi-family Sat. 8 am - 1 pm. Nice clothing, baby items, crib, kitchen items, Noritake china, furn., toys, books, formal dresses, computer desk, deer stands & other misc. items. Moving Sale: 1220 Boardwalk off Carter Rd near Covenant Pl, Sat 7:30-11, Name brand children's clothing (8-14), & add'l clothes, misc items, some furn. Huge Sale 1823 Dunbarton Dr (off Pinewood Rd) Fri 9-1 Sat 8-1 Attic & Workshop cleanout!! 669 Henderson, Sat, 7 am . John Deere self-propelled mower, drafting table, cabinets, tables, chairs, hunting & fishing, tools, incl. Sears Planer, workshop/yard tools, hsehold, Technics turntable FM/AM receiver, Sony 5 CD player. 4400 Excursion Dr. Dalzell, Saturday, 8 am - noon. To benefit Crestwood Cheerleaders. Furniture, baby stuff, clothes, etc. 3622 Beacon Dr.: Sat. 7 until, DVD's, boys suits, size 12, Lamps, Shoes 7-81/2, clths, designer purses & misc. items. Old Pocalla Antique and Used Furniture Clearance Sale Up to 50% Sat 8/3 10a-6p 1154 Pocalla Rd 774- 1154 Bring this ad for additional 10% off entire purchase. Visit us on Facebook.

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Immediate openings for experienced Regional & OTR Drivers with Haz-Mat & Tank Endorsements with 3 years verifiable recent experience. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age and pass a drug test and DOT physical. Pay scale is based on mileage, stop pay and hourly along with meal money while out overnight under dispatch along with Yearly Safety Performance Bonus Program. Primary are of operations is east of the Mississippi, good home time with 1 to 2 week out average for OTR Drivers. Aggressive benefit package available includes Medical, Dental, vacation, 401K and profit sharing and assigned equipment. Current openings in SC, FL, DE, PA, OH and NJ terminals for Van, Tanker and Rolloff positions. Applications are available online at www.freeh oldcartage.com or call 888-249-2651 ext 24 or 800-346-2035 ext 7201. Walk-in's welcome at Freehold Cartage Inc. 132 Myrtle Beach Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153

The SC Army National Guard wants High School Juniors, Seniors, Grads and GED holders, and Prior Service! Ask about college tuition. Receive paid technical training and more while serving your Country and Community on a part-time basis. Call now for this great opportunity! SSG Michael Wright 803-667-0985 SSG Lorraine Lordy 803-360-1979 Established Heating and Air Conditioning Company looking for an experienced HVAC service technician. Must have experience, a valid driver's license, people skills, good personality. Great benefits offered and top pay! Send responses to PO Box 2378 Sumter SC 29151 Small Construction Company seeks office manager, Must be experienced in AR/AP, Payroll. Excellent computer skills a must. Benefits package. Send resume to Box 332 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Residential plumbers & helpers needed for apartment complex in Sumter. Starting hourly wage based on exp. Send resume to PO Box 5839, Florence, SC 29502. Sparrow & Kennedy Tractor Co. Bishopville is seeking Service Writer. Apply online at www.sparr owkennedy.com or mail resume to PO Box 246, Bishopville, SC 29010 UPCOMING JOB FAIR Tuesday, August 6, 2013 3:00pm - 7:00pm Given by: Tender Care Home Health Care of SC RNs with Pediatric Experience Location: USC-Sumter (The Arts & Letters Bldg) 200 Miller Road Sumter, SC 29150 Please contact our office at 1-888-669-0104 or email at tchemployment@att.net for additional information. Tender Care Home Health Care of SC Immediately Hiring RNs w/Pediatric exp is a plus. 1-888-669-0104 May apply with resume @ tchhemployment@att.net Medical Assistant Needed for busy Orthopaedic Office. Experience preferred, computer & typing skills required. Please visit our website at www.DrWoodbury.com Apply by mail or fax: Lakeside Orthopaedic Center 50 E. Hospital St., Manning, SC 29102 Fax, (803)433-5637 Now Taking Applications for Assistant Manager's. Apply at www.captaindsjobs.com Pilgrims: We are currently seeking experienced CDL Drivers and Mechanics. Qualifications for Driver: Class A license and an excellent driving record with a minimum of 2-years on the road experience. Working knowledge of DOT regulations. Qualifications for Mechanic: 1 year minimum truck shop mechanic repair experience. ASE Certified preferred. Able to work on trucks, trailers, forklifts and other mechanical equipment. Also, responsible for tracking repair orders and inventory. Must have your own tools. Applicants may mail or fax resume to: Pilgrims: HR Department 2050 Hwy 15 South Sumter, SC 29150 803-481-8555 Fax 803-481-8961 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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Manning, 3BR, 2 1/5BA, 2900+ sq ft, Updated kitchen. Open floor plan. Lg Bedrooms $210k Call (803)460-7161

Comm. building approx 2,501 s.f office/warehouse, fenced yard. Great for contractor. (Corner of S. Magnolia & Hauser St.) $900/mo. 775-2297

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Manufactured Housing 3 - 2 Br MH's rented out in Windsor MHP. $18,000 OBO. Profit $600 mo. Call 469-6978.

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Rooms for Rent 3BR/2BA House to share. $450/mo or $115/wkly all inclusive. 843-992-8817

Unfurnished Apartments Beach Forest 1785 Titanic Ct. Custom Built Quality Home.

Accepting Applications Oakland Plantation Apts. 5501 Edgehill Rd 499-2157 1, 2, & 3 Br apts. available. Applications accepted Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8am 4:30pm.

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Wedgefield: 3 Foxfire Ln Brick 3BR/2BA 1,800SF on 1 acre lot. Nice neighborhood $174,500. Call 803-494-8475 Home for sale: This is a MUST SEE updated home on the water located at 1351 Shoreland Dr Sumter, SC . It features 3BR 2BA, galley kitchen, bonus room, screen porch and two decks. Call 803 983-5918 for more info.

Campers / RV's/ Motorhomes 2007 Flagstaff Super Light, 23 ft Camper, $9,000. Call 803-469-8566

Investment Properties 1250 Coffey St. 3 br, 1 ba brick home. $45,900. 131 A-B Highland Ave. Duplex, $40,000. 202-206 Montreat St. Brick Triplex, $40,000. 206-208 Dixie Duplex, $35,000. With tenants. Quick sale! 316-8105.

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Whitaker Trust August Special $200 off 1st months rent at Dillon Trace and Broad Trace Apts. Call 607-7222 or 469-6063.

Unfurnished Homes Nice 3BR/2BA Brick home with garage. Lg fenced yard. $750/mo + $750/dep. Call 803-968-5816 House for rent: 2BR/1BA, 14 Byrd St. Single or couple (with one child 3yrs or younger). No pets. Call 803-773-5314 (10AM-2PM Mon-Wed. only)

2000 Sq. ft. brick home. 2 car garage. 3bdr/2bath. Detached shop & pole barn. 1 ac lot. fenced back yard. 2195 Nettles Rd. $153,000. 803-983-8956.

503 Church St. 2BR/1BA $375 /mo. + $375/dep. Ref. req. Call 803-783-4683 2 & 3 Br apartments and houses available in Sumter Area. $350 per month with $25 key deposit only. Call 773-8402 for info.

2007 Dodge Durango, Leather, low miles!!! R&R Motors 3277 Broad St. 803-494-2886 2004 Chevy Venture Van, 7 Passenger, 112,000 miles. Cold AC, good tires. Exc condition. Asking $5,700. Call 803-460-8797 For Sale: 1999 Cadillac De ville, 481-8422

3BR 2BA Brick home completely renovated, Stove , fridge, Hdwd and tile floors, fenced yard, carport. Must See! Off of Pinedale. $750//mo + $750/dep. Call 803 316-7958 Mon-Fri 9-6pm,

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The fish are jumping! 4BR/2BA in Stonecroft Subd. on pond, easy to Shaw and town. One owner only $169,900. 803-600-1125

We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before. Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

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Clean 3br/2ba w/ garden tub, appli., walk in pantry. 40 Spider Ct. near Red Bay Rd. $400/mo + dep. No pets. 803-743-3706 lv msg. Wedgefield 3 Br 2Ba DW $650 call (803)225-0389 Sumter area , 2Br 1Ba $500-$600 2 avail.. Between Sumter and Manning, 3Br 2Ba 2 homes avail. 2Br 2 Ba 2 homes avail. 2 Br 1 Ba 2 homes avail. $350-$650 call for details (803)225-0389 16x80 MH, 3BR/2BA, Quiet neighborhood. Suitable for mature older couple ONLY. No section 8. $450/mo. + $350/dep. Call 803-775-0492 for more info.

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