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BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com MANNING — Authorities have identified a possible suspect in the Wednesday robbery of a Manning bank.

Manning Police Department investigators said they are actively seeking Dennis Michael Dickerson of Manning after the suspect was identified from surveillance video recorded during a robbery at Bank of Clarendon. While his location remains under investigation, officials think Dickerson has fled to the Durham, N.C., area.

Shortly after 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, a man walked into the Manning branch of the bank and handed a note to a teller. In the note, the man demanded she give him money and wrote that he had a gun on him.

Following procedure, the teller gave him an undisclosed amount of money and left the premises.

Later that afternoon, officials with the Manning Police Department sent out a news release featuring the suspect’s physical description and photos taken from security cameras at the scene. The suspect was described as being a white male between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a navy blue stocking cap, a dark sweater and blue jeans with green stitching on the back pockets.

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South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and Lee County Sheriff’s Department examine the scene where two deputies and a suspect were shot on Thursday afternoon.

Two Lee County deputies shot Thursday by a suspect with an extensive criminal record have been hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

According to Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon, Cpl. Shante Demary and Sgt. REAMES Leroy Durant were struggling with Yahchanan Christopher Reames, 52, of Bishopville, over a firearm he brandished dur-

ing a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 441 and Springhill Road sometime between 1:30 and 1:45 p.m. During the struggle, both officers were shot, Durant in the abdomen and Demary twice in the leg, before they could attempt to reach for their own firearms or make an arrest.

Reames, who authorities say was also shot during the struggle by the same gun, was taken to a local hospital for treatment, also for non-life-threatening injuries, before being placed into custody.

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Elderly man survives Walker Street fire

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Sumter firefighters pull siding down to check for fire hidden between the walls of a home in the first block of Walker Street on Thursday morning. Four stations and 21 firefighters responded to the structure fire. A man in his 70s escaped from the home unharmed.

Space heater suspected as cause of blaze

Sumter firefighters check for hot spots in a burned-out home Thursday. The structure sustained $50,000 in damage and an estimated $5,000 in damage to content.

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Manning Police Department investigators said they think the man in the surveillance video from Wednesday’s robbery at the Bank of Clarendon is Manning resident Dennis Michael Dickerson. Police think Dickerson may have fled to the Durham, N.C., area shortly after the robbery.

A Thursday morning fire claimed the home, but not the life, of an elderly Sumter man.

A call came in to dispatch for a structure fire in the first block of Walker Street about 8:16 a.m. As the 21 firefighters from four stations arrived, flames were shooting out of the top of the house. “It was 80 percent involved,� said Capt. Joey Duggan with the Sumter Fire Department. “There was heavy fire throughout the structure.

There was a gentleman in his 70s who was able to get out safely. The Red Cross was

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The suspected origin of the fire is a space heater. “We’re thinking it could have been a kerosene heater in one of the bedrooms,� Duggan said. “When you are heating with kerosene or any space heater, that is exactly what it needs, space. Make sure there is plenty of room

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around it and that it’s not up against a wall or curtains. “This is also a good time to check and make sure the smoke detectors in your residence are working well. It is my understanding there was no smoke detector in this residence. We have a smoke detector program where we will install one in your residence for free.�

The home was a total loss,

sustaining about $50,000 in damage and an additional $5,000 in content damage.

The fire was under control about 9:39 a.m., and the firefighters were dismissed about 10:28 a.m. “The most important thing is to be paying attention to what is going on around you,�

Duggan said. “Carelessness is the cause of fire a lot of times, whether it is you’ve put your space heater too close to something or you get tied up on the phone and forget the pot on the stove.�

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NSA debate shifts in favor of surveillance limits WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sharp and unexpected shift, the national debate over U.S. government surveillance seems to be turning in favor of reining in the National Security Agency’s expansive spying powers at home and abroad.

It’s happened suddenly, over a span of just three days.

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constitutional, and then a presidential advisory panel recommended sweeping changes to the agency. Together, the developments are ratcheting up the pressure on President Obama to scale back the controversial surveillance programs.

Even Russian President Vladimir Putin chimed in on Thursday. He said U.S. surveillance efforts are necessary to fight terrorism and “not a

cause for repentance,” but he, too, said they should be limited by clear rules.

Obama is in no way obligated to make substantial changes. And, countering the public criticism he faces, he hears internal appeals from intelligence officials who insist the collection of phone and Internet data is necessary to protect the U.S. from terror attacks.

But even that argument

has been undermined in the course of an extraordinary week. Federal Judge Richard Leon said in a ruling on Monday — its effect stayed, pending appeal — that even if the phone data collection is constitutional, there is little evidence that it has prevented terror attacks. The intelligence advisory panel, which had access to significant amounts of classified information and counted as a

member a former acting director of the CIA, came to the same conclusion in its 300page report.

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., a fierce critic of the NSA programs, concluded, “What this says to the millions of Americans who have been concerned that the government knows who they called and when they called and for how long, this says it wasn’t essential for preventing attacks.”

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Take First Day Hike at Lee State Park BISHOPVILLE — Join a Lee State Park Ranger for a First Day Hike, a nationwide tradition, on Jan. 1. The hike will begin at 11 a.m. at the park’s office.

Participants will “stretch their legs and get their blood flowing” on two of the park’s nature trails. The total length of the hike will be about one mile. Rangers advise to wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.

For more information, contact the park office at (803) 428-5307 or lee@scprt.com.

Lee State Park covers 2,839 acres of wetlands, sand hills and mixed pine-hardwood forests along Lynches River in Lee County, four miles east of Bishopville. The park also features camping, hiking, picnicking, equestrian facilities and a boardwalk into the wetlands. For more information, go to www.SouthCarolinaParks.com.

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Millwood Elementary School’s Kalique Benjamin, 8, shows off his potato Santa creation during the school’s annual Potato Santa Parade on Thursday morning. The school has been organizing the small event for 25 years. The school’s second-grade students paraded around the school halls in their comfy pajamas, singing holiday songs while displaying their potato Santa projects that they have been working on for a few weeks. After the parade, the students enjoyed a special breakfast in their classrooms.

City won’t collect trash on Christmas Day The City of Sumter will not work on Christmas Day. Residential garbage and recycling for residents on a Wednesday collection day schedule will be collected on Saturday, Dec. 28. Residents are asked to have their roll cart and recycling bin at the curb by 7 a.m.

All sanitation services — residential garbage, recycling, yard debris and commercial services — will be collected as normal on New Year’s Day. Direct any questions or concerns to the City of Sumter Public Services Department at (803) 436-2558.

Foster mom accused of burning, locking up kids SENECA — A foster mother in Seneca has been accused of abusing several children in her care dating back more than a decade, authorities said Thursday.

Mattie Brooks, 58, was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of unlawful conduct toward a child and one count of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to Seneca Police Chief John Covington.

Between January 1999 and December 2009, police said that Brooks mutilated a girl, confined her to a doghouse and made her drink unsafe chemicals.

Interim SWRTA head gets job permanently

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com One year and two days after she took over the task of keeping the buses on the road in four counties, Lottie Jones officially got the job.

Already a long-time employee of Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority, Jones has been interim executive director of the agency since last December.

But at the meetJONES ing of the RTA board on Monday, she was named permanent director in charge of bus lines running around the Sumter metropolitan area.

It was a nice early Christmas present, but Jones went back to work this week in the transportation center on South Harvin Street, making plans for the future of an agency buffeted by the recession, declining revenue and decreases in funding.

“It’s exciting, but there’s also a feeling of ‘what have I gotten myself into?’” Jones said.

She had served as the

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agency’s deputy director for eight years by the time she was promoted on Dec. 14, 2012, when former director Ann August left the RTA to take over the public transportation of Birmingham, Ala. Before that, she worked as the finance director for the agency covering Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties.

That job prepared Jones for her first interim year in charge, she said, which saw two reductions in RTA’s staff and the loss of some of its main service contracts.

In the past year, RTA discontinued its program of transporting Medicaid patients to get treatment when changes to how the state reimbursed the agency made it too costly.

“The state went into a brokered system,” which allowed an outside company to arrange transportation for patients and cover the costs, said Larry Blanding, chairman of both Sumter County Council and the board overseeing RTA. “A company from Utah or Colorado was running the transportation, and we couldn’t get adequate reimbursement.”

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pants,” Blanding said, “hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

At the same time, RTA reduced transport for disabilities and special needs patients in Kershaw and Lee counties, cut back routes in Clarendon County (“we’re doing 10 percent of what we were doing,” Jones said), and restructured its urban routes in Sumter. Staff at the agency was cut from 125 to 65.

Rebuilding that is the challenge facing Jones, who started working at RTA through a work studies program at Central Carolina Tech 25 years ago.

“When I ended up getting hired, I moved from department to department,” the Rembert native said. “I started as the maintenance support clerk. I was the bookkeeper, I was the operations director for a short time, HR director for a short time, then I moved back to finance.”

She became finance director at another troubled time for the RTA. In 2000, the previous finance director left in the midst of an audit that Jones said was going “not at all well.”

“I had to get things

straightened out,” she said.

“It was a big challenge.”

Her long history with the agency through ups and downs helped the board decide to give Jones the job permanently.

“She was a steady hand through the difficulties and downsizing,” Blanding said.

“We look forward to her moving the agency forward.”

In the future, Jones looks forward to strengthening ties between the urban core of Sumter on the one hand and the outlying areas of Sumter County and the other counties RTA serves, especially those going to work or school who don’t have other options available. She also wants to better label its bus stops, even putting new shelters along the busy route between downtown Sumter and the Shaw Air Force Base/Cherryvale area.

Jones praised her staff for their support through the rough times and the city and county for supporting the RTA when things were tight.

“We probably would have had to close our doors if they hadn’t stepped up,” she said.

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Target: 40M card accounts could be breached ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writers Target is grappling with a data security nightmare that threatens to drive off holiday shoppers during the company’s busiest time of year.

The nation’s second-largest discounter said Thursday that data connected to about 40 million credit and debit card accounts was stolen as part of a breach that began over the Thanksgiving weekend.

The data theft marks the second largest credit card breach in the U.S. after retailer TJX Cos. announced in 2007 that at least 45.7 million credit and debit card users were exposed to credit card fraud.

Target’s acknowledgement came a day after news reports surfaced that the discounter was investigating a breach.

The chain said customers who made purchases by swiping their cards at terminals in its U.S. stores between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15 may have had their accounts exposed.

The stolen data includes customer names, credit and debit card numbers, card expiration dates and the three-digit security codes located on the backs of cards.

The data breach did not affect online purchases, the company said.

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Shoppers leave a Target store in North Olmsted, Ohio, on Thursday. Target said about 40 million credit and debit card accounts may have been affected by a data breach that occurred as the holiday shopping season shifted into high gear, between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15. The data breach did not affect online purchases. Those with suspicious charges on their cards should call their credit card companies and call Target at 866-852-8680.

cards and major card brands such as Visa and MasterCard.

The Minneapolis company, which has 1,797 stores in the U.S. and 124 in Canada, said it immediately told authorities

and financial institutions once it became aware of the breach on Dec. 15. The company is teaming with a third-party forensics firm to investigate and prevent future breaches.

The breach is the latest in a series of technology crises for Target. The company faced tough criticism in late 2011 after it drummed up hype around its offerings from Ital-

ian designer Missoni, only to see its website crash. The site was down most of the day the designer’s collection launched.

The company angered customers further with numerous online delays for products and even order cancellations.

But the credit card breach poses an even more serious problem for Target and threatens to scare away shoppers who worry about the safety of their personal data. “A data breach is of itself a huge reputational issue,� said Jeremy Robinson-Leon, a principal at Group Gordon, a corporate and crisis public relations firm. He noted that Target needs to send the message that it’s rectifying the problem and working with customers to answer questions. He thinks Target should have acknowledged the problem on Wednesday rather than waiting until early Thursday. “This is close to the worst time to have it happen,� Robinson-Leon said. “If I am a Target customer, I think I would be much more likely to go to a competitor over the next few days, rather than risk the potential to have my information be compromised.�

Target advised customers on Thursday to check their statements carefully. Those who see suspicious charges on the cards should report it to their credit card companies and call Target at 866-852-8680.

S.C. expected to have record holiday travel season

BY STAFF REPORTS A record number of South Carolinians — 1,322,000 — are expected to travel 50 miles or more during the holidays, according to AAA Carolinas.

The travel volume for the 12-day Christmas and New Year’s travel holiday — Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, 2014 — represents an increase of 22,000 total travelers compared to last year.

An estimated 1,196,500, or 90.5 percent of total travelers, plan to drive to their destination. “As the longest holiday travel period of the year, the Christmas/ New Year’s holiday is

also one of the deadliest,� said David E. Parsons, president and CEO of AAA Carolinas. “Drivers should buckle up and avoid drinking and driving, speeding and texting behind the wheel.�

Last year, 21 people died on South Carolina roads during the yearend holiday travel period, and eight of those who died weren’t wearing a seatbelt.

While traffic fatalities are trending sharply downward this year in South Carolina, drunken driving is always a major problem during this period, elevating the need for caution while driving. According

to AAA Carolinas, in 2012, 41 percent of traffic fatalities in the state involved a drunken driver.

Drivers are advised to secure a designated driver or call a cab if they are planning to consume alcohol.

As of Dec. 1, South Carolina’s fatal crashes declined 11.9 percent from 787 to 695, and alcohol-related fatalities dropped more than 35 percent.

Traffic safety officials in the Carolinas credit the drop to more intense patrolling of highcrash corridors; checkpoints and crackdowns on drunken drivers, unbuckled drivers and

passengers; stricter speed-limit enforcement; and a decline in vehicle miles traveled.

The state’s “Sober or Slammer!� campaign, which runs Dec. 13 through Jan. 1, includes public-safety checkpoints and enhanced enforcement efforts to find and arrest anyone driving while impaired.

Unexpected weather or vehicle problems may leave motorists stranded. AAA Carolinas recommends keeping an emergency kit in your car that includes: mobile phone and car charger, blankets and flashlight with extra batteries, first-aid kit, drinking water and non-

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‘BATES BREAKFAST WITH THE BOYZ’ Napolean Bradford, left, director of education at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, speaks to the “Bates Men of Purpose” group on Dec. 11 about “Which Way Will You Go” and expounds on Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken.”

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Committee meets to talk government overhaul

BY SEANNA ADCOX The Associated Press COLUMBIA — The largest overhaul of state government in decades depends on the South Carolina House and Senate being able to resolve three points of contention.

The chambers passed separate versions earlier this year of a bill aimed at modernizing government and making it more accountable. A conference committee on Thursday reached agreement on four outstanding differences. But the two chambers remain at odds on who’s in charge of procurement, deficit prevention and budget estimates, which have long been the big three issues.

But Sen. Thomas Alexander, the panel’s leader, said he’s optimistic an agreement can be hashed out.

“We’re close,” he said.

The bill breaks up the little-understood-but-maligned Budget and Control Board and divvies up its duties among existing and new agencies. Most of its 1,000 em-

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Jack Jones, the general manager for Boeing South Carolina operations, speaks with reporters in the company’s massive 787 assembly plant in North Charleston on Thursday.

Jones called 2013 a transitional year for the company in South Carolina.

2013 a transition for Boeing in S.C. NORTH CHARLESTON (AP) — A top Boeing official said Thursday that 2013 was a transitional year for the aeronautics giant in South Carolina and also urged the state to spend more on math and science training in its schools.

Jack Jones, a Boeing vice president and general manager for its South Carolina operations that employ 6,700 people, met with reporters to review the company’s progress in the state during the past year.

It was a year when Boeing, which already operates a massive plant to assemble the company’s 787 Dreamliners, announced it was investing an additional $1 billion and would create 2,000 new jobs in South Carolina during eight years.

The company also broke ground this year on a new Propulsion South Carolina facility where engineers will design engine air inlets for Boeing’s 737 MAX. That’s the first non-787 work that employees in South Carolina will do.

That’s in addition to expansions in several buildings on the company’s campus to handle the 787 work.

Jones noted that at the beginning of the year, Boeing companywide was producing five 787s a month. By year’s end, that had doubled.

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frankly, when you think about a team that four years ago had never built airplanes, we had no idea whether we could develop the talent that quickly, and we did,” he said. “I couldn’t be prouder of the team.”

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Higher blood pressure threshold OK in older adults CHICAGO (AP) — Many older adults with high blood pressure can be treated less aggressively, which could mean taking fewer pills to get it under control, according to new treatment guidelines from an expert panel. But not all experts are on board with the advice — including the federal agency that appointed the group.

Panel members stressed that they are not changing the definition of high blood pressure: 140 over 90. For adults aged 60 and older, they are recommending a higher treatment threshold, prescribing medicine only when blood pressure levels reach 150 over 90 or higher.

Too-aggressive blood-pressure treatment can cause fainting and falls in older patients or bad interactions with drugs they’re already taking for other illnesses, panel members said.

The panel does endorse the lower target of 140 over 90 for younger adults — and for all adults who also have diabetes or kidney disease.

The guidelines released Wednesday are based on a review of the most rigorous kind of medical research — studies in which patients are randomly prescribed drugs or dummy pills — published since the last update in 2003. The research suggests older patients can avoid major health problems such as heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease even when their blood pressure is above the current recommended level, the panel said.

For many patients, two or three drugs — or more — are needed to bring their blood pressure down. Many older adults could probably reduce their doses or take fewer drugs to reach the new, less-strict target, said Dr. Paul James, a panel member and family medicine specialist-researcher at the University of Iowa.

While the guidelines were updated by a government-appointed panel, they don’t have the government’s endorsement. The panel completed its work earlier this year, about the same time that the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute announced that it was getting out of the guidelines business and turning the job over to the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. Updated guidelines from those medical groups are expected in late 2014.

In the meantime, the heart association is raising concerns about the new recommendations, saying that many studies they are based on didn’t last long enough to reveal dangers of undertreated high blood pressure in older patients. The panel also overlooked other evidence suggesting the 2003 government-backed recommendations are sound, said Dr. Elliott Antman, the heart association’s president-elect. He noted that his group last month published a treatment formula that echoes the 2003 advice.

Dr. Gary Gibbons, the federal agency’s director, issued a statement Wednesday emphasizing that his agency has not sanctioned the panel’s report, nor has the broader National Institutes of Health. While noting that the panel decided not to collaborate with the heart groups’ efforts, Gibbons said his agency would work with those groups “to transition� the panel’s evidence review into their update. His statement did not address whether

the agency opposes all the panel’s recommendations.

James said panel members chose to release their guidelines independently to get the recommendations out sooner and into the hands of primary care doctors, who treat large numbers of patients with high blood pressure. The guidelines were published online Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Dr. Curtis Rimmerman, a Cleveland Clinic cardiologist, called the guidelines “exceedingly important� given the prevalence of high blood pressure, which affects about 1 in 3 U.S. adults, or 68 million people.

Whether many doctors immediately adopt the advice “remains to be seen,� he said. Rimmerman predicted that some will continue to push to get older patients’ blood pressure lower than the new recommendation, especially those with previous strokes or heart problems.

Improving U.S. economy leads Fed to ease stimulus

BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve has sent its strongest signal of confidence in the U.S. economy since the Great Recession, deciding that the nation’s economic prospects are finally bright enough to withstand a slight pullback in stimulus spending.

Yet the Fed also made clear that it will keep supporting an economy that remains less than fully healthy. It will continue to keep interest rates low and try to boost unusually low inflation, which can be a drag on spending and borrowing.

At his final news conference as Fed chairman before he leaves in January, Ben Bernanke man-

aged a delicate balance: He announced a longawaited and long-feared reduction in the stimulus. Yet he did so while convincing investors that the Fed would continue to bolster the economy indefinitely.

Wall Street roared its approval.

In a statement after a two-day policy meeting, the Fed said it would trim its $85 billion a month in bond purchases by $10 billion starting in January. Bernanke said the bank expects to make “similar moderate� cuts in its purchases if economic gains continue.

At the same time, the Fed strengthened its commitment to recordlow short-term rates. It said for the first time that it plans to hold its

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Unemployment is now 7 percent.

The Fed’s bond purchases have been intended to drive down long-term borrowing rates by increasing demand for bonds. The prospect of a lower pace of purchases could mean higher loan rates over time.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Duck Dynastyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fans react to Robertsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suspension LOS ANGELES (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; When the A&E network suspended â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duck Dynastyâ&#x20AC;? patriarch Phil Robertson for disparaging gay people, it may have followed a timehonored TV tradition of quickly silencing a star who, for better or worse, speaks his mind. But in doing so, it also ruffled the feathers of possibly millions of fans of its most popular show.

Fourteen hours after it was learned that Robertson had been placed on indefinite â&#x20AC;&#x153;hiatusâ&#x20AC;? for telling GQ magazine, among other things, that gays are headed to hell, more than a halfmillion people liked an impromptu Facebook page demanding the show be boycotted until he returns.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who had her picture taken with Robertson just last month, complained that his free-speech rights were being trampled.

Bobby Jindal, governor of the state of Louisiana, where the show is filmed, complained that Miley Cyrus got a pass for twerking on TV while Phil got shown the door.

T-shirts, of course, went on the market with the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Give a Duck About A or E, Bring Back Phil.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a show that is promoting clean living and good moral values, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something we need more of today,â&#x20AC;?

one of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many fans, Rick Peter of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, said.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a show that 67-year-old Robertson, who sports a beard that seemingly should qualify him for immediate membership in the rock group ZZ Top, is at the center of.

When or if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll return â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever really go away, however â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is an open question. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duck Dynastyâ&#x20AC;? is on hiatus until Jan. 15, and a network spokesman said Thursday that nine of next seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 episodes have already been filmed. That means Robertson likely isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t needed in front of the camera before next March, by which time this whole crisis may have blown over.

And blow over it will, eventually, said veteran Hollywood crisis publicist Howard Bragman, who added that Robertson will likely return to the show as well, perhaps after making a heartfelt apology. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too much money at stake,â&#x20AC;? said Bragman, vice president of reputation.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although he plays kind of a hick on TV, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dumb. I think he gets whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at stake here. And I hope people on his team, the network and his producers get the message that what he did was wrong.â&#x20AC;?

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COMMUNITY GIVES MEAL, GIFTS TO CHILDREN Wayne and Wanda Hunter, owners of The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell House, hosted a Christmas dinner for the children, staff and board of trustees of John K. Crosswell Home for Children on Tuesday. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand to present each child a gift card to Walmart and Chick-fil-A. Each table at the dinner was hosted by different families in the community, with the meal donated

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Asked his definition of sinful behavior by GQ, Robertson replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Start with homosexual behavior and just go from there.â&#x20AC;?

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Tooth Fairy is walk in park over Elf on the Shelf NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carly Kerby, a mom of four girls, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the greatest track record as the Tooth Fairy, but it was another family tradition that nearly did her in: The Elf on the Shelf.

In case youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been hitting the egg nog a little too hard all these years, the elf is a big seller. It involves a picture book and a stuffed, felt elf that serves as a scout for Santa and has to be moved stealthily every night, traditionally around Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. The elfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission? To report back to the boss in red on whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been naughty or nice. After eight years on the market, more than 6 million of the kits, book and elf, have been sold, and it has climbed high on best-seller lists, with two sexes and different skin tones now available.

Kerby, in Salt Lake City, thought it sounded like fun when she took it on last Christmas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My first epic mistake was not knowing that a female elf existed,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My daughters were devastated that their elf was a boy and not a girl.â&#x20AC;?

She forgot to move it for days and days. And her youngest, at 18 months, loves to grab it King Kong-style, a no-no by elf rules. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone here freaks out because they read the book, and it says if you touch it, the magic is gone,â&#x20AC;? Kerby said.

While, clearly, millions of people enjoy their elves on shelves, a backlash has bubbled up. There are anti-elf rants on Facebook and raunchy, bawdy and bloody visuals on Tumblr and Instagram. One photo circulating shows a green Grinch hat tied to the head of a large dog with a cardboard sign around his neck that reads: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ate your Elf on the Shelf.â&#x20AC;?

Kim Boerman in Charleston, S.C., has pulled hard elf duty with her 12-year-old daughter. There was the time it barely escaped their German shepherd, Myka, and another time it fell from the chandelier during dinner as it hung upside down.

She procured a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prescription that states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Elf, address North Pole. Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orders: Take it easy, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t move around a lot ...

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In diverse U.S., Santa Claus has many faces ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In Atlanta, children of many races share their Christmas wish lists with a black Santa Claus.

In Houston, Santa dons a red zoot suit and dances to jazz as he hands out gifts in Mexican-American neighborhoods.

In Indian Country, Native American Santas add American Indian attire to their red snowsuits, visiting shops and community centers from the pueblos of New Mexico to the reservations on the Pacific Northwest.

Santa Claus may be popularly known as a whitebearded benefactor with Dutch-English origins, but multiethnic versions of Santa are making the rounds out there too â&#x20AC;&#x201D; illustrating that in an increasingly diverse United States, Santa takes on whatever color you imagine him to be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see color. They see a fat guy in a red suit giving toys,â&#x20AC;? said Dee Sinclair, 50, of Atlanta, who bills himself as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real Black Santaâ&#x20AC;? and sports a very real, very white beard to prove it. He said in his 12 years of Santadom, he has posed with children and adults of all backgrounds during appearances at art centers, private parties and the occasional suburban Christmas tree lighting.

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Dee Sinclair, portraying Santa Claus on Tuesday, reads a story to children in Atlanta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see color.

They see a fat guy in a red suit giving toys,â&#x20AC;? said Sinclair, 50.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The character to me is all about the spirit of Christmas,â&#x20AC;? Sinclair said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we leave Christmas to ourselves, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be all right.â&#x20AC;?

This holiday season, however, not all reactions to nonwhite Santas have been jolly.

At Indiana University in Bloomington earlier this month, a dormitory bulletin board posed the question,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can Santa Claus be a black man?â&#x20AC;? in hopes of generating fruitful discussion about racial stereotypes. Instead, it generated outrage on social media because it also asked other questions that played to stereotypes, such as whether a black Santa would only visit the ghetto. The display, which a university spokesman described as

well-intended but â&#x20AC;&#x153;misguided,â&#x20AC;? was taken down.

Last week, a high school teacher in Rio Rancho, N.M., was disciplined, and apologized, for telling a black student who dressed as Santa Claus, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you know Santa Claus is white? Why are you wearing that?â&#x20AC;? The teacher has since been placed on paid administra-

tive leave.

Also last week, Fox News host Megyn Kelly sparked a heated debate when she declared on air, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And by the way, for all you kids watching at home, Santa just is white,â&#x20AC;? during a panel discussion about a bloggerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essay arguing that children of other races could feel alienated by constantly seeing Santa as white. Kelly later said her comments were motivated by humor, not â&#x20AC;&#x153;by any racial fear or loathing.â&#x20AC;?

That situation was promptly skewered by comics such as Comedy Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jon Stewart and Kenan Thompson of NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saturday Night Live, who, clad in a full Santa suit and beard, joked about Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments and quipped: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You heard of secret Santa? Well, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a secret for you: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m black as hell!â&#x20AC;?

Richard Reyes, 62, of Houston, who has portrayed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pancho Clausâ&#x20AC;? for 32 years, found this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debate over Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race surprising. He has seen Santa transformed into many images for years, he said. In his version, Pancho Claus has a goatee and accessorizes his zoot suit with sunglasses and a fedora. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For these diverse times, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for children to see Santa in all these different forms,â&#x20AC;? Reyes said.

Dads do diaper duty and more, myth-busting survey says â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Times have changed. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to rethink our priorities, and family seems to be the No. 1 priority ... .â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Robert Loftus, Yonkers, N.Y.

CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The detached dad, turning up his nose at diapering and too busy to bathe, dress and play with his kids, is mostly a myth, a big government survey suggests. Most American fathers say they are heavily involved in hands-on parenting, the researchers found.

The nationally representative survey shows fathersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; involvement has increased slightly since the government first asked in 2002, coinciding with research since then that bolsters the benefits of hands-

on fathering.

The results are encouraging and important â&#x20AC;&#x153;because others have found the more involved dads are, the better the outcomes for their children,â&#x20AC;? said researcher Jo Jones of the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

She co-authored the report.

More academic success, fewer behavior problems and healthier eating habits are just some of the ways fathersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; involvement has been linked with chil-

drenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-being. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Times have changed,â&#x20AC;? said Robert Loftus, 34, of Yonkers, N.Y. He quit a six-figure sales job a year ago to care for his two young children while his wife works full time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to rethink our priorities, and family seems to be the No. 1 priority, whereas in the past, maybe people were more focused on career.â&#x20AC;?

The results build on volumes of research showing changes in the American family since the baby boom years and before, when women were mostly

stay-at-home moms and dads were the major breadwinners. As those roles shifted, so did the view that moms are the only nurturers.

University of Chicago sociologist Jennifer Bellamy, who also studies fathering, said some old stereotypes persist, â&#x20AC;&#x153;that dads are sort of the copilots in their families,â&#x20AC;? absent or less involved than moms.

But she said the survey confirms that fathers â&#x20AC;&#x153;are quite involved in a variety of different and important ways.â&#x20AC;?

The study involved nearly 4,000 fathers

aged 15 to 44 who were interviewed in person between 2006 and 2010.

One caveat: They selfreported their involvement, without input from their partners or others. Most men were married or living with a partner.

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ASHINGTON — The lie of the year, according to Politifact, is “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.” But the story of the year is a nation waking up to just how radical Obamacare is — which is why it required such outright deception to get it passed in the first place.

Obamacare was sold as simply a refinement of the current system, retaining competition among independent insurers but making things more efficient, fair and generous. Free contraceptives for Sandra Fluke. Free mammograms and checkups for you and me. Free (or subsidized) insurance for some 30 million uninsured. And, mirabile dictu, not costing the government a dime.

In fact, Obamacare Charles KRAUTHAMMER is a fullscale federal takeover. The keep-your-plan-if-you-likeyour-plan ruse was a way of saying to the millions of Americans who had insurance and liked what they had: Don’t worry. You’ll be left unmolested. For you, everything goes on as before.

That was a fraud from the very beginning. The law was designed to throw people off their private plans and into government-run exchanges where they would be made to overpay — forced to purchase government-mandated services they don’t need — as a way to subsidize others. (That’s how you get to the ostensible free lunch.)

It wasn’t until the first cancellation notices went out in late 2013 that the deception began to be understood. And felt. Six million Americans with private insurance have just lost it.

And that’s just the beginning. By the Department of Health and Human Services’ own estimates, about 75 million Americans with employer-provided insurance will see their plans canceled. And millions of middle-class workers who will migrate to the exchanges and don’t qualify for government subsidies will see their premiums, deductibles and co-pays go up.

It gets worse. The dislocation extends to losing one’s doctor and drug coverage, as insurance companies narrow availability to compensate for the huge costs imposed on them by the extended coverage and “free” services the new law mandates.

But it’s not just individuals seeing their medical care turned upside down.

The insurance providers, the backbone of the system, are being utterly transformed. They are rapidly becoming mere extensions of the federal government.

Look what happened just last week. Health and

Human Services unilaterally and without warning changed coverage deadlines and guidelines. It asked insurers to start covering people on Jan. 1 even if they signed up as late as the day before and even if they hadn’t paid their premiums. And is “strongly encouraging” them to pay during the transition for doctor visits and medicines not covered in their current plans (if covered in the patient’s previous — canceled — plan).

On what authority does a Cabinet secretary tell private companies to pay for services not in their plans and cover people not on their rolls? Does anyone even ask? The bill itself is simply taken as a kind of blanket authorization for HHS to run, regulate and control the whole insurance system.

Three years ago I predicted that Obamacare would turn insurers into the lapdog equivalent of utility companies. I undershot. They are being treated as wholly owned subsidiaries. Take the phrase “strongly encouraging.”

Sweet persuasion? In reality, these are offers insurers can’t refuse. Disappoint your federal master and he has the power to kick you off the federal exchanges, where the health insurance business of the future is supposed to be conducted.

Moreover, if adverse selection drives insurers into a financial death spiral — too few healthy young people to offset more costly, sicker, older folks — their only recourse will be a government bailout. Do they really want to get on the wrong side of the White House, their only lifeline when facing insolvency?

I don’t care a whit for the insurance companies.

They deserve what they get. They collaborated with the White House in concocting this scheme and are now being swallowed by it. But I do care about the citizenry and its access to a functioning, flourishing, choice-driven medical system.

Obamacare posed as a free-market alternative to a British-style single-payer system. Then, during congressional debate, the White House ostentatiously rejected the so-called “public option.” But that’s irrelevant. The whole damn thing is the public option. The federal government now runs the insurance market, dictating deadlines, procedures, rates, risk assessments and coverage requirements. It’s gotten so cocky it’s now telling insurers to cover the claims that, by law, they are not required to.

Welcome 2014, our first taste of nationalized health care.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Drs. DuRant, Mitchner provide phenomenal care ’Tis the season — no, not the holiday season, but the cold and flu season. This also means that it is the season to hear about how awful Sumter Peds can be. Often you hear what they are doing wrong.

Instead, I would like to tell you what they are doing right.

Since Wilkes’ birth in 2010 I have had the pleasure of calling Dr. DuRant our pediatrician. On the day my daughter Carson was born in May 2013, Wilkes woke up sick. Dr. DuRant was the pediatrician in the nursery the same day, and when he heard that Wilkes was sick, he wanted to know why we didn’t ask for him to see Wilkes. Dr. DuRant knew that my son was his patient. Knowing how many patients Dr. DuRant has, I was impressed that he knew Wilkes was his patient.

Since Carson’s birth, we have seen Dr. Mitchner as her pediatrician. Dr. Mitchner has provided Carson with nothing less than phenomenal care. He takes his time to explain each “stage” that she is going through, gives suggestions, and, most importantly, provides research based explanations. I consider it a blessing to call Dr. Mitchner our pediatrician.

So this “sick” season while you are tempted to go elsewhere, frustrated by the wait and feeling as if you are just a number, think of the individualized care your children receive. I, for one, appreciate the fact that I can have my children seen the same day without having to leave town.

I appreciate the fact that if I see either doctor out, they always speak, showing that they know my children are their patients. I appreciate the fact that my children are not seen as dollar signs but as children who do not need to be poked and prodded if not needed. I appreciate that Dr. DuRant always thanks me for waiting to see him. I appreciate that Dr. Mitchner tells me that we are a team. I appreciate and am thankful for Dr. DuRant and Dr. Mitchner.

Thank you for all that you have done for me, my children and our community.

STACI BURNETTE Sumter

ACA could only have been achieved by Obama When Republicans resort to lies and distortions, the best way to counteract their manipulative behavior is to seek the truth. When you know the truth, the truth will reveal why the Republicans despise the Affordable Care Act that they sarcastically call Obamacare.

Before President Obama was inaugurated in January 2009, the GOP had put in motion a campaign of obstruction and lies. Their goal was to tarnish the accomplishments and legacy of the first AfricanAmerican president and prevent his re-election.

The GOP’s scheme was to openly discredit all of President Obama’s accomplishments and disrespect his presidency. However, what he has achieved is so magnificent that the GOP’s foolishness, even shutting down the U.S.

SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Naomi Sanders 5605 Borden Road Rembert, SC 29128 (803) 499-3947 (home) DISTRICT 2 Artie Baker 3680 Bakersfield Lane Dalzell, SC 29040 803-469-3638 (home) DISTRICT 3 Jimmy R. Byrd Jr. 1084 Broad St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 778-0796 (office) (803) 775-2726 (FAX) countycouncil3@ftc-i.net DISTRICT 4 Charles T. Edens 760 Henderson St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 775-0044 (home) DISTRICT 5 Vivian Fleming-McGhaney 9770 Lynches River Road Lynchburg, SC 29080 (803) 437-2797 (home) (803) 495-3247 (office) DISTRICT 6 Larry Blanding Chairman P.O. Box 1446 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 775-8518 (home)

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government, could not destroy what he has accomplished and what he will accomplish in the future.

The ACA is a magnificent and lawful program. I have personally reviewed a current insurance plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C. The company issued the policy holder a new and better plan that will cost over $300 less effective Jan. 1, 2014. That’s an annual savings of over $4,000.

In states that have a Democratic governor, such as California, the ACA is very successful. Unfortunately, our state has a governor that’s controlled by the Tea Party.

Everyone knows the cost of health care in America is ridiculously overpriced. Many families who cannot pay their medical bills are forced into bankruptcy. The cost of medication is outrageous, and many elderly citizens on fixed incomes must decide if they want to purchase their medication or food to eat.

Sadly, many Americans must purchase their medication at a lower price from other countries.

In addition to preventing our country from falling into another Great Depression, rescuing the banking, housing and automobile industries, insuring equal pay for women and that every American can marry the person of their choice, the ACA is an accomplishment that only President Obama could have achieved.

If the Republicans have a better plan, let America know. If not, put Obamacare to rest.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Mr. Vickers.

EUGENE R. BATEN Sumter

WHO REPRESENTS YOU DISTRICT 7 Eugene Baten Vice chairman P.O. Box 3193 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 773-0815 (home) SUMTER CITY COUNCIL MAYOR Joseph T. McElveen Jr. 20 Buford St. Sumter, SC 29150 803-773-0382 jmcelveen@sumter-sc.com WARD 1 Thomas J. Lowery 829 Legare St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-9298 WARD 2 Ione Dwyer P.O. Box 1492 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 481-4284 WARD 3 Calvin K. Hastie Sr. 810 S. Main St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 774-7776 WARD 4 Charlie Burns 422 W. Calhoun St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-8859

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WARD 5 Robert Galiano 608 Antlers Drive Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 469-0005 WARD 6 David Merchant 26 Paisley Park Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-1086 STATE LAWMAKERS Rep. Grady Brown, D-Bishopville District 50 420 S. Main St. Bishopville, SC 29010 (803) 484-6832 Columbia: (803) 734-2934 Rep. Phillip Lowe, R-Florence District 60 507 W. Cheves St. Florence, SC 29501 (843) 662-1234 Columbia: (803) 734-2975 Rep. Joe Neal, D-Hopkins District 70 P.O. Box 5 Hopkins, SC 29061 (803) 776-0353 Fax: (803) 734-9142 Columbia: (803) 734-2804 jn@schouse.org Rep. Dr. Robert L. Ridgeway III, D-Clarendon District 64 117 N. Brooks St. Manning, SC 29102 (803) 938-3087 Columbia: (803) 212-6929

Rep. Ronnie A. Sabb, D-Greeleyville District 101 P.O. Box 311, Greeleyville, 29056 (843) 355-5349 Columbia: (803) 212-6926 Rep. Murrell Smith Jr., R-Sumter District 67 P.O. Box 580 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 778-2471 Fax: (803) 778-1643 Columbia: (803) 734-3042 murrellsmith@schouse.gov Rep. J. David Weeks, D-Sumter District 51 2 Marlborough Court Sumter, SC 29154 (803) 775-5856 Columbia: (803) 734-3102 Sen. Gerald Malloy, D-Darlington District 29 1216 Salem Road Hartsville, SC 29550 (843) 339-3000 Columbia: (803) 212-6148 Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, D-Manning District 36 P.O. Box 156, Manning, 29102 (803) 435-8117 Columbia: (803) 212-6108 Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, D-Sumter District 35 P. O. Box 57, Sumter, 29151 (803) 775-1263 Columbia: (803) 212-6132

NATIONAL LAWMAKERS Rep. Mick Mulvaney — 5th District 1207 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5501 531-A Oxford Drive Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 327-1114 Rep. Jim Clyburn — 6th District 319 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3315 1703 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 799-1100 jclyburn@hr.house.gov Sen. Lindsey Graham 290 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5972 Midlands Regional Office 508 Hampton Street, Suite 202 Columbia, SC 29201 Main: (803) 933-0112 Sen. Tim Scott 167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6121 (202) 228-5143 (fax) 1301 Gervais St., Suite 825 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 771-6112 (803) 771-6455 (fax)

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SHOOTING from Page A1 Simon said that he will be charged with two counts of attempted murder, along with possession of illegal drug charges.

Bishopville Police Chief Calvin Collins, who lives in the area of the shooting, arrived shortly afterwards to assist the deputies and arrest Reames.

“It could have turned out a whole lot worse than it did,” Simon said. “Both officers were wearing their Kevlar vests. One of the officers was actually wearing a brand-new Kevlar vest that was purchased yesterday, and that saved his life.”

Demary, who pulled over Reames, called in Durant for backup. As both officers approached the vehicle, they could smell a

strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle before Reames pulled out his firearm.

While the exact reason was unclear, Simon said the traffic stop was triggered by suspicious activity by Reames.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division will investigate the shooting.

Both of the wounded officers were sent to Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, Durant by ambulance and Demary by airlift.

“This has been a tough year,” Simon said. “I lost my receptionist, and one of the captains died last month, and now we have two officers that got shot.

That’s a lot to take in.”

Reach Tyler Simpson at (803) 774-1295.

ROBBERY from Page A1 morning that investigators had already received several calls about the suspect.

“Many people have called in and said they recognized the suspect in the photos,” she said.

Daniels advises the public to be careful if they have the misfortune of being present when situations like this occur.

“This wasn’t the result of carelessness, but people definitely need to be cautious, especially around this time of year,” she said. “Be mindful of your surroundings and actions.”

Wednesday’s robbery is the second such instance for Bank of Clarendon in Manning.

On Jan. 25 of this year, Andrew Blackman, 42, and Virginia Blackman, 40, both of 3526 Highway 301 N., were arrested four hours after Andrew walked into the same branch and demanded money. The couple left on foot, escaping with the money.

A Clarendon County deputy spotted a woman matching Virginia’s description a short time after, and the couple was apprehended.

Daniels said the department has a set

methodology when it comes to bank robberies.

“Of course, we respond directly to the bank and establish a perimeter, securing witnesses, victims and suspects if possible,” she said. “The bank has its own protocol to follow, as well. Safety is the top concern for both parties.”

She also said the department offers options to witnesses and victims.

“Every agency in Clarendon County has a victim’s advocate,” Daniels said. “We offer victims several options in situations like these.”

As far as Wednesday’s robbery, Daniels said the department is working hard to get an arrest.

“We’re working nonstop on this,” she said.

“People are doing all they can to help, and we greatly appreciate that.”

Anyone having information of Dickerson’s whereabouts is urged to contact Manning Police Department at (803) 435-8859 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Reach Rob Cottingham at (803) 774-1225.

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personal changes you want ARIES (March 21-April 19): the last word in astrology to implement before the A change of attitude will year ends. give you the confidence eugenia LAST you need to make things LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): happen in your life.

Make arrangements to Explore new people, travel or plans that include places and pastimes and you will discover what you’re doing during the upcoming something or someone you really enjoy. festivities. Don’t let anyone make you feel bad about the choices you make.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do your best to make improvements to your domestic situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotions will flow Accommodate the people you love and and sharing feelings with someone you care for compromise to keep things running smoothly will let you know exactly where you stand. in your personal life.

Romantic plans will help improve a relationship that means the world to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Re-evaluate how you make money or what your strategy is to SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Present, improve your earning potential. The solutions promote and make yourself heard. Money you settle on should be using your strongest matters can be taken care of and changes to talents and skills to the utmost. the way you spend your time look favorable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let last-minute CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ask questions and changes that someone else makes ruin your stay on top of a situation that concerns you plans or your day. Picking up unusual items at a emotionally. A couple of changes may be good price will ease stress that has been required in order to please someone you love. building due to family dynamics.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Offer what you can LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be feisty and ready to and follow through with promises. Consider the take on whatever comes your way. Plan your changes you want to make regarding your day accordingly and use your energy wisely. career and friendships.

Shopping or engaging in other activities will PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Have fun with friends, require physical endurance. family or your lover. Expand your interests by VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take care of your trying something new. Get in the spirit of the responsibilities. Focus on what you can do to season and pick up items that will please help others, as well as making whatever someone you love.

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Christmas closings schedule

Stearman, a 6-month-old black and tan neutered male chow mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is gentle, sweet, playful, affectionate, active and friendly. Stearman is great with other dogs and loves attention. The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca. com.

BANKS — The following will close at 1 p.m.

Tuesday and reopen Thursday: SAFE Federal Credit Union; All South Federal Credit Union; The Citizens Bank; First Citizens; and NBSC. The following will close at 2 p.m. Tuesday and reopen Thursday: Bank of America; Bank of Clarendon; BB&T; and Wells Fargo.

GOVERNMENT — The following will be closed Tuesday through Thursday: state government offices; Clarendon County offices; and Lee County offices.

Sumter city and county offices will be closed Wednesday through Friday.

Federal government offices and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed Wednesday.

SCHOOLS — The following will be closed through Friday, Jan. 3, 2014: Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3.

The following will be closed Monday through Friday, Jan. 3, 2014: Sumter School District; Robert E. Lee Academy; Thomas Sumter Academy; Wilson Hall; St. Anne Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier High School; Laurence Manning Academy; Clarendon Hall; and Sumter Christian School.

Central Carolina Technical College will be

closed Saturday through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.

USC Sumter will be closed today through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.

Lee County Public Schools will observe a teacher in-service day today and will be closed Monday through Friday, Jan. 3, 2014.

William Thomas Academy will be closed Monday through Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. A teacher in-service day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, and students will return on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014.

UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Farmers Telephone Coop. will be closed Wednesday.

OTHER — Clemson Extension Service will be closed Monday-Friday, Dec. 23-27.

The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Sumter County Library will be closed Tuesday through Friday.

The Harvin Clarendon County Library will be closed Tuesday through Friday.

All offices of The Item will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The Item will not publish on Christmas Day.

SPORTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2013

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

Clowney expected as high draft pick despite recent criticism

South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, left, greets defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) on the field before the Gamecocks’ 31-17 victory over rival Clemson.

Clowney is expected to go as high as fifth in the upcoming NFL Draft according to analyst Todd McShay.

college football season.

When that didn’t happen, criticism followed, though Clowney was selected to All-America teams by several media outlets.

“I thought, early in the season, the expectations were unreal,” said Todd McShay, an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, during a teleconference Thursday. “I thought the criticism was unfair. I thought he was playing hard.

There were some bad circumstances

BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News COLUMBIA— In many was it has been a difficult season for South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.

The junior, whose face was plastered over television screens virtually non-stop for eight months, was expected to MCSHAY do things no football player had ever done during the 2013

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SEE CLOWNEY, PAGE B4

Final bow for the real BCS

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Tigers have bounced back from losses to rival South Carolina to close the regular season with victories in the postseason — in 2011 to win their first Atlantic Coast Conference title in 20 years and in 2012 to defeat LSU in the ChickFil-A Bowl for Clemson’s first 11-win season in more than three decades.

Clemson faces the same hurdle this time around after dropping a 31-17 contest to the Gamecocks, its fifth straight loss in the rivalry series.

“We’re putting the last game behind us,” Thomas said. “It’s the next game, we have to prepare, we have to play. We can’t let that game stop us from trying to play this game.”

The Tigers were just as hopeful two years ago as ACC champions heading to their first ever BCS game. Early in the second quarter, though, tailback Andre Ellington had the ball stripped near the

ith the pairings now set for the final edition of the Bowl Championship Series, it’s caused me to become melancholy and wax a bit poetic.

Why? Certainly not because I’m going to miss the BCS, the most ill-conceived playoff systems ever set up in the world of sports. Yes, it’s even worse than Major League Baseball’s wild card play-in game and the 68-team NCAA basketball tournament bracket.

No, the Dennis reason for BRUNSON the misty eyes is the thought that the real BCS — the Brunson Championship Series — may be done as well. This is a creation of yours truly, put together several years ago in direct protest to the “other” BCS. I think that perhaps it has served its purpose; after all, we are going to have a 4-team playoff starting next season. I’d like to think my efforts with this column over the years played a small part in that happening.

But seriously, this has always been a fun column to write and put together.

Who knows, the new system may suck as much as the one that is being retired, and the virtues of the Brunson Championship Series will need to continue to be espoused to a sporting public hungry for common sense solutions.

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SEE BRUNSON, PAGE B4

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, second from left, and Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, second from right, answer questions at a press conference for the Orange Bowl in Miami recently. The Tigers are looking to make amends for their dreadful last appearance when they lost to West Virginia 70-33 in 2012.

Ready for redemption Clemson eyes better finish in Orange Bowl vs. Buckeyes

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press CLEMSON — It’s been nearly two years and 21 victories and the Clemson Tigers can’t wipe away the memories of the drubbing they took the last time they played in the Orange Bowl.

Left tackle Brandon Thomas says the Tigers’ 70-33 loss to West Virginia stings to this day, no matter how many accomplishments the team has piled up since. Thomas and the No. 12 Tigers (10-2) believe they’re ready to make amends this time around THOMAS against No. 7 Ohio State (12-1) when the teams meet Jan. 3.

“The last time we went down there, it didn’t go as planned,” said Thomas, a fifth-year senior who played in the Mountaineers debacle. “So hopefully, this time we can pull out the win.”

WHO: Clemson (10-2) vs. Ohio State (12-1) WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 WHERE: Miami, Fla. TV: ESPN

Clemson has some history at rebounding from disappointing defeats.

In each of the previous two years, the

Knights’ Blanding to play in O-D All-American Bowl

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com Crestwood senior Cordell Blanding had heard of the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, but never thought he’d be a part of it.

Even when he participated in their summer camp at the University of North CarolinaCharlotte, he didn’t think he’d he ever be chosen as an All-AmerBLANDING ican.

“I knew they had it, but I didn’t think I would get picked,” Blanding said. “I knew about it so I pushed myself hard.”

SEE BLANDING, PAGE B3

Glenn leads USC Upstate over South Carolina 74-68

BY CHRIS DEARING The Associated Press

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Crestwood senior Cordell Blanding (45) makes a tackle during the Knights’ 31-27 loss to eventual 3A state champion Myrtle Beach. Blanding was named to the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and was among 88 players selected from the nation to take part in the event which will be at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

COLUMBIA — Former South Carolina assistant coach Eddie Payne walked around the Colonial Life Arena floor shak- GLENN ing any hand he could find Thursday.

Payne had just finished watching his SCUpstate squad win its first game over an SEC

opponent with a 74-68 victory over South Carolina behind a 21-point effort from senior Ricardo Glenn. Payne was trying to take in the monumental win for his program, but he wasn’t overwhelmed with the accomplishment.

“I think this might be a little different than in the past because our program has advanced to a certain level,” Payne said. “The big thing was we were down on the road against an SEC oppo-

nent and we managed to stay in there and chip away. All-in-all, it was terrific win for us.”

USC Upstate (6-5) came in 0-8 all-time against opponents from the SEC. They came close to breaking that streak earlier this year when they held a nine-point second-half lead against Tennessee before falling 74-65.

But they withstood a late rally by South Carolina (2-5) this time.

Trailing 52-51 with SEE USC, PAGE B3

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2013

Beatson’s double-double sparks LMA MANNING – Courtney Beatson had a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds to help lead Laurence Manning Academy to a 51-46 victory over Holly Hill Academy on Thursday at the Bubba Davis Gymnasium.

Olivia Wilson added 10 points for the Lady Swampcats followed

by Perin Jackson with nine.

LMA plays Manning today at 7 p.m. in the Monarch Holiday Classic Tournament at John Thames Arena.

LAURENCE MANNING Beatson 18, Wilson 10, Jackson 9, McElveen 7, Eppley 4, Hatfield 3.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL HILLCREST 53 MAYEWOOD 8

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP DALZELL – Jayla Bolden had 15 points and nine rebounds as Hillcrest Middle School cruised to a 53-8 victory over Mayewood on Thursday at the Hillcrest gymnasium.

Sedejah Rembert added 10 points for the Lady Wildcats followed by Gracious Delk with eight.

Hydeia Fullard led Mayewood with six points.

BATES EBENEZER

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Diamond Rhanes had six points and three steals as Bates Middle School earned an 18-13 victory over

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Ebenezer on Thursday at the Ebenezer gymnasium.

Khamaya Hilton and Quanjanae Broughton each added four points and five rebounds for the Lady Bantams.

SPALDING LEE CENTRAL

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LAMAR – Shavontea Ford scored 19 points in a losing effort as Lee Central Middle School fell to Spalding Middle School 29-27 on Thursday at the Spalding gymnasium.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL CRESTWOOD 40 LEE CENTRAL 36

BISHOPVILLE – Felicity Sumpter had 12

points and Azariah Dixon added 11 as the Crestwood JV squad defeated Lee Central 40-36 on Thursday at the LC gymnasium.

Shannon Martin added eight points for the Lady Knights, who improved to 4-2 and will travel to Manning on Jan. 6.

LAURENCE MANNING HOLLY HILL

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MANNING – Marlaine Cruz scored 12 points to help lead the Laurence Manning Academy JV squad to a 41-16 victory over Holly Hill Academy on Thursday at the Bubba Davis Gymnasium.

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP

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Houston leads AD past Chestnut Tyrell Houston scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead Alice Drive Middle School past Chestnut Oaks 39-32 on Thursday at the Alice Drive gymnasium.

Cameron Singleton added 13 points and five assists for the Hawks followed by Grant Singleton with five points.

Alice Drive improves to 4-2 and will play in the Chestnut Oaks Christmas Tournament beginning Jan. 2.

Demarcus Smith had a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds for LC, who will host McBee Middle on Jan. 6.

LEE CENTRAL SPALDING

LAURENCE MANNING HOLLY HILL

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LAMAR – Torian Wilson-Bolden had 18 points as Lee Central Middle School improved to 6-0 with a 64-30 victory over Spalding Middle School on Thursday at the Spalding gymnasium.

JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL CRESTWOOD LEE CENTRAL

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BISHOPVILLE – Ja Murant scored a gamehigh 13 points as Crestwood’s JV squad earned a 51-41 victory over Lee Central on Thursday at the LC gymnasium.

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MANNING – Braden Osteen scored 11 points to lead the Laurence Manning Academy JV squad to a 41-11 victory over Holly Hill on Thursday at the Bubba Davis Gymnasium.

MEN’S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

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AUBURN, Ala. — Chris Denson scored 19 points and Auburn hit 4 of 6 free throws over the final 43 seconds to preserve a 66-64 win over Clemson Thursday night.

Denson hit 1 of 2 free throws with 43 seconds left to give Auburn (5-3) a 63-62 lead. Then Asauhn Dixon-Tatum blocked Rod Hall’s jumper. Tahj Shamsid-Deen grabbed the rebound and he and KT Harrell pushed the ball across midcourt and milked 10 seconds off the clock before Clemson managed to foul. Harrell hit both free throws with 14 seconds left.

Clemson (8-3) called timeout with 4.5 seconds left but Auburn fouled Jordan Roper before he could get a shot off. He missed both foul shots, and the ball went out of bounds to Clemson, and Landry Nnoka hit a quick layup off an inbounds pass.

Allen Payne hit one of two free throws with 1 second left.

TODAY Noon -- Women’s College Basketball: Winthrop at South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5).

5:45 p.m. -- Girls and Boys High School Basketball: Andrew Jackson at North Central (WPUB-FM 102.7).

6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXYFM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

6:30 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: Swinging Skirts World Ladies Masters First Round from New Taipei, Taiwan (GOLF).

7 p.m. -- College Football: NCAA Division Playoffs Championship Game Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl from Salem, Va. -- Mount Union vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater (ESPNU).

7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Washington at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Detroit (SPORTSOUTH).

8 p.m. -- High School Basketball: Jerry Tarkanian Classic Game from Las Vegas -Findlay Prep (Nev.) vs. Prime Prep (Texas) (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

8 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Houston at Indiana (ESPN).

8 p.m. -- College Football: Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs Semifinal Game -- New Hampshire at North Dakota State (ESPN2).

8 p.m. -- Women’s International Hockey: United States vs. Canada from Grand Forks, N.D. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

10 p.m. -- High School Basketball: Jerry Tarkanian Classic Semifinal Game from Las Vegas (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

10 p.m. -- Professional Golf: Asian Tour/European PGA Tour Royal Trophy Second Round from Guangzhoo, China (GOLF).

10:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Minnesota at Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN).

Midnight -- High School Basketball: Jerry Tarkanian Classic Semifinal Game from Las Vegas (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity Basketball Lakewood at Sumter, 6 p.m.

Lee Central at Crestwood, 6 p.m.

Manning, Laurence Manning in Manning Boys and Girls Christmas Tournament, TBA St. Francis Xavier at Sumter Christian (Boys Only), 6 p.m.

Varsity and JV Basketball Thomas Sumter at Florence Christian, 4 p.m.

Varsity Wrestling Sumter in Seahawk Slam (at Savannah Civic Center), TBA SATURDAY Varsity Basketball Manning in Manning Boys and Girls Christmas Tournament, TBA B Team Basketball Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy (Girls Only), noon Varsity Wrestling Sumter in Seahawk Slam (at Savannah Civic Center), TBA Football Championship Subdivision Playoff Glance The Associated Press Semifinals Today New Hampshire (10-4) at North Dakota State (13-0), 8 p.m.

Saturday Towson (12-2) at Eastern Washington (12-2), 2 p.m.

Championship Saturday, Jan. 4 At FC Dallas Stadium Frisco, Texas TBD, 2 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS

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NEW YORK — Jabari Parker had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 8 Duke used a patient offensive attack to beat UCLA 80-63 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

The Blue Devils (9-2) poked and prodded UCLA’s 2-3 zone from the perimeter, making 11 3-pointers in a season-high 32 attempts from beyond the arc.

Parker went 4 for 8 from long range while going over 20 points for the ninth time in his 11 college games.

Rodney Hood and Quinn Cook both had 14 points for the Blue Devils.

David Wear led the Bruins (9-2) with 16 points and Kyle Anderson had 15 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. He entered the game averaging 13.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists.

UCLA’s zone kept the Bruins in the game. Wear’s 3-pointer, one of his four for the game in as many attempts, tied it at 43 with 17:58 to play.

Duke suddenly began to connect from outside with consistency and Hood hit two 3s and Parker added another in a 16-4 run that put the Blue Devils up 61-49 with 11:33 to go.

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Clemson nipped by Auburn; Duke tops UCLA

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Clemson’s Rod Hall (12) lays in a basket around Auburn’s Allen Payne on Thursday in Auburn, Ala. Auburn defeated Clemson 66-64.

The Bruins twice got within eight points, but they got no closer in front of the crowd of 15,410.

UCLA, which entered the game averaging 85.1 points, was 8 of 22 from 3-point range. Justin Adams, the Bruins’ leading scorer coming in with a 21.2 average, was held to 10 points on 4-of-10 shooting.

The win was Duke’s 23rd straight in the month of December and lifted Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski to an 8-1 record against UCLA. The Blue Devils are 2-1 at Madison Square Garden this season having beaten Alabama and lost to Arizona in the NIT Season Tip-Off in November.

Duke’s other loss this season was to Kansas.

UCLA’s other loss was at Missouri.

ARKANSAS UT-MARTIN

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Freshman Moses Kingsley posted career highs of 12 points and 12 rebounds as Arkansas re-

turned from a week layoff with a convincing 102-56 win over Tennessee-Martin on Thursday night.

The margin of victory matched the largest of the season for the Razorbacks (8-2), who have now won 21 straight home games.

Freshman Bobby Portis and senior Coty Clarke added 15 points each for Arkansas, which shot 60.9 percent (42 of 69) and had five players score in double figures. Portis, a McDonald’s All-American in high school, has now scored in double figures in six straight games.

Terence Smith led the Skyhawks (5-9), who had their three-game winning streak snapped, with 19 points. Tennessee-Martin was just 19 of 69 (27.5 percent) from the field.

The loss was the worst of the season for Tennessee-Martin, topping a 30-point loss to UNLV on Nov. 30.

From wire reports

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 12 15 .444 – Toronto 9 14 .391 1 Brooklyn 9 16 .360 2 New York 8 17 .320 3 Philadelphia 7 19 .269 41/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 19 6 .760 – Atlanta 14 12 .538 51/2 Charlotte 12 14 .462 71/2 Washington 11 13 .458 71/2 Orlando 8 18 .308 111/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 20 5 .800 – Detroit 13 14 .481 8 Chicago 9 15 .375 101/2 Cleveland 9 15 .375 101/2 Milwaukee 5 20 .200 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 20 5 .800 – Houston 17 9 .654 31/2 Dallas 15 10 .600 5 New Orleans 11 13 .458 81/2 Memphis 10 15 .400 10 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 20 4 .833 1/2 Portland 22 5 .815 – Denver 14 10 .583 61/2 Minnesota 13 13 .500 81/2 Utah 7 21 .250 151/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 18 9 .667 – Phoenix 14 10 .583 21/2 Golden State 14 12 .538 31/2 L.A. Lakers 12 13 .480 5 Sacramento 7 17 .292 91/2 Wednesday’s Games Utah 86, Orlando 82 Miami 97, Indiana 94 Charlotte 104, Toronto 102, OT Detroit 107, Boston 106 Atlanta 124, Sacramento 107 Washington 113, Brooklyn 107 Minnesota 120, Portland 109 New York 107, Milwaukee 101,2OT Dallas 105, Memphis 91 San Antonio 108, Phoenix 101 Houston 109, Chicago 94 L.A. Clippers 108, New Orleans 95 Thursday’s Games Chicago at Oklahoma City, late San Antonio at Golden State, late Today’s Games Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Utah at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at Indiana, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m.

Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Memphis at New York, 12 p.m.

Washington at Boston, 1 p.m.

Sacramento at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Houston at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Utah at Charlotte, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Dallas at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

New Orleans at Portland, 10 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Denver at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 4 0 .714 369 311 Miami 8 6 0 .571 310 296

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6 8 0 .429 246 5 9 0 .357 300 South W L T Pct PF y-Indianapolis 9 5 0 .643 338 Tennessee 5 9 0 .357 326 Jacksonville 4 10 0 .286 221 Houston 2 12 0 .143 253 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 9 5 0 .643 354 Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 296 Pittsburgh 6 8 0 .429 321 Cleveland 4 10 0 .286 288 West W L T Pct PF x-Denver 11 3 0 .786 535 x-Kansas City 11 3 0 .786 399 San Diego 7 7 0 .500 343 Oakland 4 10 0 .286 295 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 8 6 0 .571 364 Dallas 7 7 0 .500 393 N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 .357 251 Washington 3 11 0 .214 305 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 359 Carolina 10 4 0 .714 328 Tampa Bay 4 10 0 .286 258 Atlanta 4 10 0 .286 309 North W L T Pct PF Chicago 8 6 0 .571 406 Green Bay 7 6 1 .536 353 Detroit 7 7 0 .500 362 Minnesota 4 9 1 .321 363 West W L T Pct PF x-Seattle 12 2 0 .857 380 San Francisco 10 4 0 .714 349 Arizona 9 5 0 .643 342 St. Louis 6 8 0 .429 316 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Indianapolis at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Denver at Houston, 1 p.m.

Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Dallas at Washington, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Arizona at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Detroit, 4:05 p.m.

Oakland at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m.

New England at Baltimore, 4:25 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m.

Monday Atlanta at San Francisco, 8:40 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 29 Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Houston at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m.

Denver at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.

Kansas City at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

367 354 PA 319 355 399 375 PA 274 277 332 362 PA 372 255 311 393 PA 349 385 357 434 PA 270 208 324 388 PA 391 362 339 425 PA 205 228 291 324

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 34 23 9 2 48 94 70 Montreal 36 21 12 3 45 91 76 Tampa Bay 34 20 11 3 43 93 82 Detroit 36 15 12 9 39 91 99 Toronto 36 17 16 3 37 99 105 Ottawa 36 14 16 6 34 101 118 Florida 35 13 17 5 31 81 110 Buffalo 34 8 23 3 19 59 98 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 36 25 10 1 51 112 78 Washington 34 18 13 3 39 107 102 Carolina 34 14 13 7 35 79 94 Philadelphia 34 15 15 4 34 81 93 N.Y. Rangers 35 16 17 2 34 79 95 New Jersey 35 14 15 6 34 83 87 Columbus 34 14 16 4 32 87 95 N.Y. Islanders 35 9 19 7 25 85 121 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 37 25 7 5 55 138 102 St. Louis 33 22 7 4 48 114 80 Colorado 33 22 10 1 45 96 78 Minnesota 36 20 11 5 45 84 83 Dallas 33 16 12 5 37 95 101 Nashville 34 16 15 3 35 78 95 Winnipeg 36 15 16 5 35 95 106 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 36 24 7 5 53 116 91 Los Angeles 35 23 8 4 50 97 68 San Jose 34 21 7 6 48 112 84 Vancouver 36 20 10 6 46 100 86 Phoenix 33 18 10 5 41 105 103 Calgary 34 13 16 5 31 86 108 Edmonton 36 11 22 3 25 93 123 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, SO New Jersey 5, Ottawa 2 Thursday’s Games Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Florida at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Montreal at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Colorado, 9:30 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s Games Anaheim at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Florida at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Calgary at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Phoenix at Ottawa, 2 p.m.

Colorado at Los Angeles, 4 p.m.

New Jersey at Washington, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

Dallas at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS The Associated Press BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with RHP Ronald Belisario on a one-year contract.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Signed RHP John Axford to a one-year contract. Designated RHP Trey Haley for assignment.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with OF Carlos Beltran on a three-year contract.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Acquired OF Corey Brown from Washington for cash considerations.

National Baseball Hall of Fame NBHF — Announced Thomas Tull was elected to the board of directors.

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BLANDING from Page B1 Now the Knightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6-foot-2 inch, 215pound senior linebacker will get his chance to showcase his talents in front of 14 NCAA Division I and Division II coaches at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 3.

Blanding accounted for 58 total tackles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; six solo and 40 assists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nine tackles for loss, three sacks and eight quarterback hurries for the Knights this season en route to a Region VI-3A crown and second-round playoff berth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a big part of the reason we won the games that we won and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of those unselfish kids about what he had to do to help us win,â&#x20AC;? Crestwood head football coach Keith Crolley said of Blanding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like this gives him the chance to go against some other guys that are supposedly top-notch players and he can get in there and compete with those guys. Hopefully heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go out there and represent the rest of the guys well and show people when you come out of Crestwood, you can play a little bit of football when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here for a while.â&#x20AC;?

Blanding took part in an Elite Offense-Defense week-long fullcontact camp in July on the Charlotte 49ers campus. At the end of the week players took part in what they called

the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Bowlâ&#x20AC;? and the Crestwood defensive player was selected by coaches as an AllAmerican.

The selection is made out of a group numbering in the thousands across the country in which players will take part in a showcase that is part of a weeklong series of events.

There were about 88 players across the United States chosen to field 16 different teams to play one another during the week of the Citrus Bowl.

Blandingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, called team SC16, will play against SC15 on Friday, Jan. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. He will arrive Dec. 29 and participate in an opening ceremony. Then later in the week he will meet with players and coaches and have two practices a day until kickoff.

Blanding is the only player from the Palmetto Sate and is listed as one of two linebackers on his specific team. He hopes this game will give him exposure to catch the attention of several D-I schools in hopes of a scholarship offer. While he likes the Gamecocks, the Knights standout said will go where a scholarship takes him as he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had any offers as of yet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be the biggest test Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had as far as

USC from Page B1 7:40 remaining, the Spartans used a 10-2 run to forge ahead. Glenn got things rolling with a lay-up, Ty Greene drained a jumper and added two free throws before Glenn and Torrey Craig had back-to-back rebound baskets to make it 61-54 with 4:49 remaining.

The Gamecocks got as close as a point on two Ty Johnson free throws with 1:21 remaining but could never regain the lead. Fred Miller converted a three-point play with 53 seconds remaining to make it a two possession game.

The Spartans scored seven straight points and sealed it when Miller slammed home a breakaway dunk in the final seconds. South Carolina missed three straight 3-point attempts in a minute span.

Three other USC Upstate players also finished in double figures. Craig scored 13 points and Greene and Miller added 10 each.

Glenn â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who tied his career high with the 21 points and added 14 rebounds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; controlled the paint to get the three main South Carolina post players in foul trouble early with starter Demetrius Henry fouling out in just 16 minutes of action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tried to post and give them moves,â&#x20AC;? Glenn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have length and are tall and try to go for the shot block so I tried to use that to my advantage. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to celebrate this now but we have to get back to business since we play on Saturday.â&#x20AC;?

The Gamecocks led by as many as 17 points in the first half but the Spartans erased most of that lead before the break. The South Carolina reserves speared-headed a 25-10 run to give South Carolina a 33-16 lead with 4:51 remaining in the half. Reserves Duane Notice, Brenton Williams and

football goes, but I know I can do it,â&#x20AC;? Blanding said of the opportunity.

Crestwood defensive coordinator Randy Stogner said Blanding played a little bit of everything from defensive tackle, defensive end and linebacker depending on the scheme and who the Knights were playing that particular week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He started out and was trained as a linebacker, but we needed him to play some defensive end this year and then he jumped in there at tackle,â&#x20AC;? Stogner said.. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Linebacker is where he started and he helped us as much as he could on the Dline. He was an extra lineman when we went to a 4-man package but he was also a guy that could jump back to linebacker and allow us to be multiple.â&#x20AC;?

This is not the first time Blanding has attended this camp, in fact heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been going since he was a sophomore. Last year as a junior he played in the inaugural OffenseDefense Can-Am Bowl, which pitted the top juniors from across the U.S. to play the best amongst Canada. After the success he had last season, it drove him to compete and strive to do well in the summer camp and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s felt his success level rise ever since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like every day my stock rises and the sky is the limit,â&#x20AC;? he said.

For more information on the OffensiveDefense All-American Bowl, visit www.o-d. com<http://www.o-d. com/>.

USC UPSTATE 74, USC 68 USC UPSTATE (6-5) Greene 3-12 2-2 10, Glenn 8-12 5-10 21, Craig 3-12 6-10 13, Maxey 1-4 2-4 4, Blessing 0-2 0-0 0, Mawuenyega 2-4 1-2 7, Stephens 2-2 2-3 6, Miller 4-5 1-1 10, Olumuyiwa 0-0 0-0 0, Buchanan 1-3 1-3 3. Totals 24-56 20-35 74.

SOUTH CAROLINA (2-5) Thornwell 6-18 4-6 19, Johnson 2-6 7-8 11, Henry 2-7 0-2 4, Ellington 3-13 0-0 8, Kacinas 2-5 1-2 5, Williams 3-9 0-0 8, Shaw 0-0 0-0 0, Notice 1-2 2-2 5, Chatkevicius 3-6 0-0 6, Ringer 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 23-69 14-20 68.

Halftime_South Carolina 37-33. 3-Point Goals_SC-Upstate 6-21 (Mawuenyega 2-3, Greene 2-10, Miller 1-1, Craig 1-6, Blessing 0-1), South Carolina 8-29 (Thornwell 3-10, Ellington 2-8, Williams 2-8, Notice 1-1, Kacinas 0-1, Johnson 0-1). Fouled Out_Henry. Rebounds_SC-Upstate 45 (Glenn 14), South Carolina 45 (Kacinas 9). Assists_SC-Upstate 17 (Glenn 5), South Carolina 15 (Johnson, Notice, Thornwell 3). Total Fouls_SCUpstate 17, South Carolina 24. A_7,531.

Laimonas Chatkevicius combined for 17 points during that run.

The Spartans closed the half on a 17-4 run to make it 37-33 at the break.

Craig, Glenn and Karim Mawuenyega each contributed four points during that stretch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we cut into the lead at halftime, I thought we had a chance,â&#x20AC;?

Payne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That last six minutes of the half was a big part of the game.â&#x20AC;?

Sindarius Thornwell led South Carolina with 19 points and Johnson chipped in with 11. The Gamecocks shot just 10 of 36 from the field in the second half that included a 3-for-15 performance from the 3-point line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just missed shots,â&#x20AC;? South Carolina coach Frank Martin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had wide-open 3s and we just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make them.â&#x20AC;?

USC Upstate will play at Charlotte on Saturday.

South Carolina, who is on a threegame losing streak, will participate in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic beginning Sunday.

Marin announced before the game that sophomore forward Michael Carrera would be suspended for the contest after being involved in a postgame altercation following Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss to Manhattan. Carrera is averaging 7.5 points and 5.7 rebounds, second-best on the team.

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Nunn to play in EuroAmerican Challenge Former Laurence Manning Academy and South Carolina offensive lineman Kyle Nunn will participate in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 EuroAmerican Challenge at 7 p.m. Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach.

The EAC is a showcase of some of the top collegiate free-agent football players from both the United States and Europe. The inaugural EAC contest was held last year in Warsaw, Poland.

The game will feature team American vs. team Europe. It is under the umbrella of the Collegiate Development Football League, and will be one of three showcase bowls for both international and U.S. scouts.

Tickets are $8. For more info, visit http:// www.cdflbowlgames. com.

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DIII FOOTBALL TITLE TODAY

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kobe Bryant is expected to miss about six weeks with an injured left knee.

The Lakers said Thursday that an MRI showed Bryant has a fracture of the lateral tibial plateau of his knee.

The team said Bryant had hyperextended the knee in Tuesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game at Memphis.

The injury is the latest setback for the Lakers star, who had only returned to the court on Dec. 8 after nearly eight months away because of a torn Achilles tendon.

Los Angeles had signed the fourth-leading scoring in NBA history to a two-year contract extension last month. Bryantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new deal is reportedly worth $48.5 million and takes him into his 20th season with the Lakers.

Bryant was hurt in his sixth game back when he matched his season high with 21 points. He went to the floor with 3:25 left in the third quarter of Tuesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 96-92 win at Memphis. He

SALEM, Va.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; It will be familiar opponents when Mount Union and Wisconsin-Whitewater meet in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl for the Division III national championship tonight at Salem Stadium.

But there will a new twist.

The teams have been the last two standing in Division III in eight of the past nine seasons, but the Purple Raiders of Mount Union (14-0) got there this year with a new coach, 37-yearold Vince Kehres.

The Warhawks had won three in a row before last season, when they missed the playoffs entirely while Mount Union gave Larry Kehres a retirement gift with a 28-10 victory against St. Thomas (Minn.).

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stayed on the floor briefly before standing up, and Bryant bent over at the waist as he flexed his left leg back and forth. He walked to the bench with trainer Gary Vitti but returned to the floor following the timeout.

INDIANS, AXFORD CLOSE DEAL

CLEVELAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Axford had other choices where he could pitch next season. The Indians closed the deal.

Axford, who had 46 saves for Milwaukee in 2011 but lost his closerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job last season and was traded to St. Louis,

finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday and will close for Cleveland in 2014.

WHITE SOX SIGN BELISARIO

CHICAGOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with right-hander Ronald Belisario and are closing in on a $4 million, one-year deal with pitcher Scott Downs.

Chicago announced the agreement with Belisario on Thursday.

The talks with Downs were revealed by a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.

The 30-year-old Belisario was 5-7 with a 3.97 ERA in 77 games with the Dodgers last season and 20-12 with a 3.29 ERA over four years. He became a free agent when Los Angeles failed to offer a contract by the Dec. 2 deadline.

BELTRAN, YANKS FINALIZE DEAL

NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Outfielder Carlos Beltran and the New York Yankees have finalized a $45 million, three-year contract.

The agreement, reached Dec. 6, was announced by the team Thursday. The eight-time All-Star is to be introduced at a Yankee Stadium news conference Friday.

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CLOWNEY from Page B1

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Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the Tigers’ 31-17 loss against South Carolina in Columbia. The last month of the season was pretty much a nightmare for Ohio State’s defense.

Now the Buckeyes must find a way to try to put the clamps on Boyd and one of the nation’s most dangerous passing attacks to have a chance in the Orange Bowl.

Buckeyes seek answers on defense as Clemson looms

BY RUSTY MILLER The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Asked after a recent Ohio State practice if he was concerned about Clemson’s passing attack in the Orange Bowl, coach Urban Meyer all but laughed out loud.

“Oh, yeah,” he said, shaking his head. “You think?”

With two weeks left until the Buckeyes take on the Tigers in the Orange Bowl, Meyer knows that his defense has to get better. A lot better. And soon.

Clemson has one of the best passing games in the nation, with MEYER Tajh Boyd in control at quarterback and Sammy Watkins snagging receptions downfield.

The 12th-ranked Tigers (10-2) average 502 total yards, 329 through the air, and 40.2 points per game. Boyd is tied for 15th in major-college history with 102 touchdown passes. Watkins has 85 catches for 1,237 yards and 10 TDs this season.

Granted, No. 7 Ohio State (121) has a potent offense of its own, with Braxton Miller chewing up yards with his arm and legs and bruising tailback Carlos Hyde breaking big plays on the ground.

But there are troubling signs over the last month or so that the Buckeyes cannot stop even lesser passers from piling up stratospheric numbers.

“They have a lot of good athletes,” All-American linebacker Ryan Shazier said of the Tigers.

“This might be the best passing team we’re going to face this whole season.”

If that’s true, then it’s no won-

WHO: Clemson (10-2) vs. Ohio State (12-1) WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 WHERE: Miami, Fla. TV: ESPN

der that a lot of Buckeyes fans are more than a little queasy.

Callers to sports talk shows, letters to the editor and those posting on booster websites are calling for co-defensive coordinators Luke Fickell and Everett Withers to either be fired or demoted for what’s happened lately.

In the last four games — relatively easy wins over Illinois and Indiana, a one-point victory at Michigan and a crippling 34-24 loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten championship game — the average per game passing line for the opposition is: 31 of 48 for 341 yards and three touchdowns.

Michigan’s Devin Gardner, suffering through an otherwise erratic season, hit on 32 of 45 passes for 451 yards and four scores. His 2-point conversion pass in the final minute was intercepted by Tyvis Powell at the goal line to preserve the Ohio State victory.

“Pass defense surfaced again and (we had a) lack of contact on the quarterback,” Meyer said after that rivalry game. “We just had

TIGERS from Page B1 West Virginia goal line — a miscue that was returned for a 99-yard touchdown that sent the Tigers reeling.

Clemson was outscored 42-16 the rest of way as West Virginia set a bowl record for points scored.

The defensive breakdowns led Tigers coach Dabo Swinney to let go of coordinator Kevin Steele and replace him with Brent Venables.

In the past two years, Venables has turned the Tigers’ D from a group to be laughed at to one that makes plays. Clemson improved to 23rd nationally in defense this year, up from 63rd in 2012.

Defensive end Vic Beasley was third in the country with 12 sacks this season.

“We’re really going to have play our tails off to move the ball against them,” Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. “They have some very good personnel and a couple of those games, they haven’t given up much yardage at all.”

Venables said he’s using early bowl practices to beef up the Tigers physically and prepare them for an Ohio State attack led by dynamic quarterback Braxton Miller and running back Carlos Hyde.

“We’ve been getting back to basics and fundamentals and getting physical,” said Venables, who led Oklahoma’s defense when the Sooners won a national title in 2000.

Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett believes the team will use the lessons of last year’s bowl prep, when

some guys running open.”

Then with the Buckeyes riding a school-record 24-game winning streak and needing a win to lock up a berth against Florida State in the BCS national championship game, Michigan State’s Connor Cook went off. He came in averaging 177 yards and 1.4 touchdown passes per game. Against the Buckeyes, he threw for a career-best 304 yards and three TDs. Ohio State defensive tackle Michael Bennett believes there’s plenty of blame to go around in the defensive huddle.

“Guys have to cover on the back end, but we can’t let the quarterback sit back in the pocket for 5 or 6 seconds because someone’s going to get open,” he said. “When stuff like that falls apart, it’s the whole team thing — it’s not (just) on the back end. The front guys have to do more and the back guys have to do more. It’s not a scheme issue; it’s just guys need to do their jobs better.”

There are hints that there might be personnel changes, possibly getting more time for Powell or freshman Vonn Bell in the secondary.

Meyer declared that the defensive coaches are tweaking things. But that might be a mammoth understatement.

At the same time he made it clear it wasn’t just one problem area on defense.

“It’s too many, (not just) one thing,” he said. “It’s not man coverage, it’s not zone coverage. It’s all of the above. Then, the pass rush, the timing to call the blitzes and making sure the blitzes match the coverage.

“We just have to play better.”

few gave the Tigers a shot of toppling powerhouse LSU of the Southeastern Conference. Instead, Clemson rallied from 24-13 down in the fourth quarter to win 25-24 on Chandler Catanzaro’s lastsecond field goal.

“We’ve already proven that we can win big games over big opponents,” Jarrett said. “It’s going to be a nice challenge for us and we’re really looking forward to it.”

Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris remembers all too well the things that went wrong against West Virginia. He was in his first season and had produced a school-record setting attack on the way to an ACC crown. Much of that, he acknowledged, was forgotten about after the team’s Orange flop.

“It wasn’t a pleasant experience,” Morris said.

The Tigers have worked to take advantage of opportunities since then, including a victory over then fifth-ranked Georgia to start this season.

Clemson’s offense has again clicked most of this season, averaging more than 500 yards and 40 points a game — both among the top 15 nationally — behind senior quarterback Tajh Boyd and junior receiver Sammy Watkins.

Morris does not believe his players will get that tangled up in the frustrations of two years ago.

“The thing we’ll build on is obviously what we did last year at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl,” he said. “How those guys came back after a South Carolina and played well against LSU. That’s what we’ll ask these guys to do and that’s what these guys will do.”

with the weather. I think he is the most schemedagainst defensive player I have ever evaluated.”

McShay said teams made negating Clowney their priority.

“They were forcing him, widely, to either take on either double or triple teams or run to the opposite side of the field,” McShay said. “I think the game plan for a lot of teams – early on, I know it had to be – was to wear him out, to try to eliminate him as a major factor on the defensive side, and they were very successful doing it.”

Despite Clowney’s difficult season, McShay believes fans will have to tune into the 2014 draft

very early to hear Clowney’s name called. In his first mock draft, he projected Clowney to go No. 5 overall to Atlanta.

“I understand there are red flags and concerns with him, but he is not a bad kid by any stretch of the imagination,” McShay said. “I think a team that has some leadership and is comfortable with him will have no problem taking him somewhere in the top two or three and maybe even at No. 1.”

Junior cornerback Victor Hampton says that if the NFL analysis of his draft prospects comes back with a grade of third round or later, he would have to think carefully about returning to school.

BRUNSON from Page B1 If this is indeed the final curtain though, it will go out with a bit of excitement for one of the state’s Football Bowl Subdivision schools.

So, for you longtime readers, here is your yearly — and perhaps final — edition of the Brunson Championship Series. For those seeing this for the first time, be enthralled in the genius, yet the simplicity, of it all: •Take the champion from each of the 10 footballplaying Football Bowl Subdivision conferences - the six BCS conference champions going automatically and the champions from the Mid-American, Sun Belt and Mountain West conferences and Conference USA with at least 10 victories entering their respective conference championship games qualifying as well.

The 10 champions are Florida State (Atlantic Coast) Central Florida (American Athletic), Michigan State (Big 10), Baylor (Big 12), Bowling Green (MAC), Fresno State (Mountain West), Stanford (Pacific 10), Auburn (Southeastern), Louisiana-Lafayette (Sun Belt) and Rice (Conference USA). Rice and Bowling Green, both 9-3 entering their respective conference championship games, and 8-4 Louisiana-Lafayette would not make the field.

•With seven champions eligible, each of the runnerups from the six BCS conferences would be eligible to make the field; the second-place team would be either the title game loser or the second-place team in the standings for the conferences that don’t have title games. Also, to make the Brunson Championship Series, the runner-up needed to be above .500 in overall record entering the conference title game.

However, if all 10 conferences are represented and Notre Dame — through a stipulation which says if it wins nine games while playing at least eight games against major conference schools — makes the field, , the runner-up with the worst record among the six would not get in.

The six runner-ups are Arizona State (Pac-10), Ohio State (Big 10), Missouri (SEC), Louisville (American Athletic), Duke (ACC) and Oklahoma (Big 12). Each of the runner-ups are in because all five were easily above .500. Notre Dame, which is 8-4, is out.

•With seven conference champions and six runnerups, you have 13 teams. Since you’re short three teams, go with the highest-ranked remaining teams in The Associated Press poll from the BCS conferences. Here’s where the fun starts for a Palmetto State team. Eighthranked South Carolina would be one of the three teams along with No. 3 Alabama and No. 10 Oregon.

•Seed the teams, making sure that no conference runner-up is seeded above its conference champion and that teams from the same conference do not face each other in the first round. That would give you eight first-round games with those games played on the second Saturday in December at the site of the higherseeded team.

That would lead to eight nice little paydays. There might be a clunker or two, but you could have some great games.

Here would be the first-round games with the abovementioned teams: Fresno State (16) at Florida State (1); Duke (15) at Auburn (2); Arizona State (14) at Alabama (3); Louisville (13) at Michigan State (4); Oklahoma (12) at Ohio State (5); Central Florida (11) at Stanford (6); South Carolina (10) at Baylor (7) and Oregon (9) at Missouri (8).

•Starting with the four quarterfinal games, the four BCS bowls - Sugar, Fiesta, Orange and Rose - along with the longstanding Cotton Bowl, could be worked into the mix where these sites still could get the big games and the big-dollar fans into their cities.

Rotate the current bowl sites with two quarterfinal cities, two semifinal cities and a championship game city. Also, two major cities, preferably in the Northeast and Midwest because of the lack of bowl sites, could host a quarterfinal game each year.

And, assuming the higher seeds all win their firstround games, here would be the quarterfinal matchups: Florida State vs. Missouri, Auburn vs. Baylor, Alabama vs. Stanford and Michigan State vs. Ohio State.

Again, packed houses should rule, just as there would be for two semifinal games and the national championship game on New Year’s Day. Of course, the television networks would be standing in line with gobs of money so the country could see the games.

You could still have the smaller bowls for the teams thdat didn’t make the top 16. Everyone needs to be happy.

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Davis having another productive year for 49ers

BY JANIE MCCAULEY The Associated Press

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Instead of shrinking from the possibility that football’s ultimate championship could be played in a blizzard, organizers of the first outdoor, cold-climate Super Bowl have decided to embrace the snow as the game’s unofficial theme. In fact, some officials are positively hoping for snow.

Super Bowl or ‘Hunger Games?’

BY JIM LITKE The Associated Press For all the dire predictions making the rounds, you’d think they were playing “The Hunger Games” at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2 instead of the Super Bowl.

“Cold or snowy is one thing,” San Francisco 49er Phil Dawson said, “but if it’s a blizzard it could be bad. ...That would make things crazy. I’m not sure how that would work.”

Keep in mind Dawson is a kicker.

And to be fair, scratch a half-dozen other players and NFL owners — who have the final say on Super Bowl sites — and you’ll get differing opinions about the wisdom of playing the season’s biggest game in the elements.

Plenty grew up playing or watching the game that way and still love to; others were only too happy to get in out of the cold and stay there.

But the players and owners all agree with something Colts lineman Cory Redding said recently about trading a few uncomfortable hours outside for a shot at the title.

“Snow, wind, freezing rain, it doesn’t matter,” Redding said. “It just makes the confetti feel that much better.”

The guys that employ them feel just as strongly, even though all but one or two of the 32 owners will be ensconced in sky boxes that night instead of down on the field. But another handful or so will be paying even closer attention than usual, and not just to the game,

but to the weeklong buildup.

Like co-hosts John Mara of the Giants and Woody Johnson of the Jets, those owners have franchises with outdoor stadiums in cold-weather towns.

And if this Super Bowl makes it big in New York, then the reasoning goes that the big game can make it anywhere.

New England, Philadelphia, Washington, Tennessee, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver — take your pick.

Owners at those sites, and several others, have broached the subject before and especially lately, though none has been required thus far to put any money or resources where his mouth is — and won’t until the bidding process for the 2019 Super Bowl begins late next summer.

After New York, the next three Super Bowls are set for Phoenix (2015), Santa Clara, Calif. (2016; the 50th anniversary of the Superpalooza), and Houston (2017). The 2018 field has already been narrowed to Indianapolis, Minneapolis and perennial favorite New Orleans.

All three finalists have — or in the case of Minneapolis, will have — a domed stadium. That winner will be announced in May. By then, serious ownership contenders for 2019 will have begun raising cash from civic, business and community groups and helped formed bid committees. It’s not a small commitment. After winning the 2014 game, in a vote taken at the 2010 NFL owners meetings, the host New York-New Jersey committee raised $70 million to cover the cost of staging the event.

Rodgers: Medical, organizational decision for Pack

BY GENARO C. ARMAS The Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers looked fine on the practice field Thursday. It doesn’t mean he is going to play.

There was no definitive word on whether Rodgers will be medically cleared to return from his left collarbone injury in time for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was just another day in the guessing game called “When Will the Franchise QuarRODGERS terback Return” for the Packers.

Coach Mike McCarthy indicated he would name his starter Friday.

Rodgers also made several references to his playing status being an “organizational decision.”

“Just a Thursday practice, didn’t take a lot of reps with the teams but felt pretty good out there, was feeling good,” Rodgers said. “It’s obviously a medical decision and an organizational decision at this point.”

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“It’s a medical decision, it’s an organizational decision,” said Rodgers, who is listed as “limited” on the official practice report.

During a brief portion of practice open to media Thursday, Rodgers did a little stretching and looked sharp in position drills. He watched as backup Matt Flynn led the offense during another short practice period.

“Aaron Rodgers practiced well today. Tomorrow is — we have the medical meetings on Wednesday and Friday, so we’ll have a conversation tomorrow,” McCarthy said. “Obviously, today he’s still not medically cleared. Looked very good at practice. I would state him ready to play.”

Flynn took the majority of the reps Thursday, McCarthy said. Flynn has said he’s preparing this week as if he’ll start.

By all accounts, Rodgers is itching to return. He hasn’t played since getting knocked out of the first series of a 27-20 loss Nov. 4 to the Bears.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.

— Vernon Davis is giving opposing safeties fits.

Whether it’s Davis hurdling over defenders, sprinting by them or easily out-leaping them in the end zone, nobody seems to be able to stop San Francisco’s speedy tight end.

He has produced one of the best stretches of his eight-year career down the stretch for the 49ers.

The Atlanta Falcons certainly have a fresh memory of Davis’ spectacular day from last January’s NFC championship game.

Months later, with Atlanta coming to Candlestick Park on Monday night, Davis has caught touchdown passes in five straight games and will look for another dominant display against the Falcons. He caught a pair of touchdown passes and had five receptions total for 106 yards in that 28-24 victory that sent San Francisco back to the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years.

“He’s the kind of tight end who blocks at the highest level, has speed of the highest level, catching ability, ability to get open,” coach Jim Harbaugh said Thursday. “An all-tool tight end, which is rare.”

Davis’ streak is the longest by a 49ers player since Terrell Owens caught touchdown passes in eight straight games from Nov. 8-Dec. 27, 1998. The 29-year-old Davis needs one more touchdown catch to match his career high of 13 set in 2009.

With last week’s TD catch at Tampa Bay, Davis became the first tight end in NFL history

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San Francisco tight end Vernon Davis (85) jumps into the end zone over St. Louis cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21).

Davis has been a key offensive cog for the 49ers this year with several wide receivers being injured early in the season.

to produce two 12-touchdown seasons.

That pretty 52-yard touchdown pass from Colin Kaepernick showed how well these two are working together in Kaepernick’s first full season as starter.

“He’s a big playmaker in our offense,” left tackle Joe Staley said of Davis.

“The coaches do a good job of drawing up plays for him and he delivers.

That was a heck of a throw Colin had and a good job by Vernon to haul it in.”

Davis’ latest defensive victim was Buccaneers safety Mark Barron.

Davis beat him and made a high catch with arms outstretched at the goal line to put San Francisco ahead 17-0 at halftime of an eventual 33-14 victory.

“Obviously, the special talents of both those guys on display in that one play. Vernon, the speed, the ability to track a football, extend for a catch, balance of keeping and getting the feet in bounds,” Harbaugh said. “There’s many superlatives there. Colin, great accuracy and arm strength down the field, buying time, which he did a great deal in this ballgame, which was impressive on that play and others.”

The only thing that wasn’t picture-perfect on that one: Davis slammed right into the wall behind the end zone and briefly had the wind knocked out of him.

Staley joked, “he needs to watch out for the wall next time.”

QB problems are Shanahan’s Redskins legacy

BY JOSEPH WHITE The Associated Press ASHBURN, Va. — If these are indeed Mike Shanahan’s final days with the Washington Redskins, his legacy will be the inability to make things work at quarterback.

From Donovan McNabb to Rex Grossman, from John Beck to Robert Griffin III, for one reason or another Shanahan has whiffed at the most important position on the field in his SHANAHAN four years in D.C. Just when Griffin appeared to be the answer, a knee injury, a losing season and questions about chemistry RGIII have created a circus atmosphere around the Redskins (3-11).

The irony is that the Shanahan is associated with one of the most COUSINS successful coachQB combos in recent NFL history. He and John Elway won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1997 and 1998 with the Denver Broncos, although Shanahan doesn’t pretend it was a rosy relationship.

“Me and John Elway used to have knock-down, drag-out fights all the time,” Shanahan said recently. “And that’s part

of being a competitor, and that’s another reason you have great relationships with your quarterbacks.”

In Washington, where he has final say over the roster, Shanahan had his rebuilding project severely hampered by his choices at QB. An Easter 2010 trade sent two draft picks to Philadelphia for an aging McNabb, who was praised at his introductory news conference as a second coming of Elway.

“People were saying John Elway should retire,” Shanahan said that day, “until he won the Super Bowl.”

McNabb lasted 13 starts.

There were communication breakdowns. He wasn’t receptive to making changes in his game. After he was benched with three weeks to go in the season, he said he felt “disrespected.” His agent made blistering statements about the coaching staff. He was shipped to Minnesota after the 6-10 season.

In 2011, Shanahan simply misjudged what he had in Rex Grossman and John Beck, but nevertheless doubled down by declaring at the start of training camp: “I’ve been doing this for a long time. And I put my reputation on these guys that they can play.”

Grossman went 5-8 as a starter and threw 20 interceptions. Beck went 0-3 and managed to get sacked 10 times in one game.

“Everybody’s looking for a franchise quarterback,” offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said at the end of the 5-11 season. “You want one of those guys that there’s no question about.”

So along comes Griffin, Heisman Trophy winner, No. 2 overall draft pick and NFL offensive rookie of the year — a run of quick success that empowered him enough to publicly call out Shanahan for “mistakes” made in last season’s playoff loss to Seattle. He then publicly disagreed with the coach’s practice plan at training camp while working his way back from major knee surgery.

Much like McNabb, Griffin had trouble adjusting to some of the concepts the Shanahans were teaching. As there was with McNabb, there is palpable tension between coach and QB. And just like McNabb, Griffin was benched for the final three games while medically cleared to play, this time justified by Mike Shanahan’s explanation that Griffin needs to be healthy for offseason workouts.

Mike Shanahan has said he is Griffin’s coach and “not necessarily his best friend.” Finding the right balance can be tricky.

When there were issues with McNabb, Grossman or Beck, the starting quarterback changed and the coach stayed. This time, even though Griffin is temporarily sitting out, the final result could be the other way around.

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RECRUITING

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Highly touted DE Sawyer commits to USC S sign with Florida State, Ole Miss or Penn State.

Running back Derrell Scott of Havelock, N.C., has a top three of USC, Tennessee and NCSU with FSU and Auburn also in the picture.

He’s taken official visits with the Gamecocks, Volunteers and Wolfpack and is not claiming a favorite at this point.

Scott once favored USC, but Tennessee moved up after his official visit there.

USC’s Adams and Clemson recruiter Marion Hobby met with DE Andrew Williams of McDonough, Ga., last week, trying to nail down official visits from Williams, who has not yet pinned down dates or destinations for his visits. He has a top five of USC, Clemson, Auburn, Ole Miss and Louisiana State and is trying to decide which ones will get visits. He plans to take only three or four of the allotted five official visits. Williams said the visits won’t take place until after the dead period ends in January.

USC DE commitment Taylor Stallworth of Mobile, Ala., played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game last Saturday. He said earlier in the week that he will take his official visit to USC on Jan. 17 and will also visit Mississippi State the following weekend. USC recruiters Adams and Kirk Botkin were in to see Stallworth earlier in the month.

USC is interested for a second time in DE Darrius Caldwell (6-5, 250), an Atlanta native attending Pearl River JC in Mississippi. USC offered Caldwell in high school, but he signed with Illinois in ‘11 and spent two seasons there.

In ‘12 as a redshirt freshman, Caldwell played in 12 games for the Illini and registered 17 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

He was dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules in May and enrolled at Pearl River for this season.

Adams met with Caldwell last week and the Gamecocks are reviewing his transcript before deciding on an offer. Caldwell has offers from Southern Mississippi and Louisiana-Lafayette, but he told GamecockCentral.com he likely would commit to USC if offered.

Defensive lineman Dexter Wideman of Saluda High School continues to struggle with his final decision. He remains committed to FSU, but is still considering USC. “I mean... I’m just going to wait and take my officials (visits) and I’ll make my decision after that,” Wideman said. “Nobody else is talking to me because they know it’s between them two.” Wideman will take his official visit to USC on Jan. 17 and will go to Florida State on Jan. 31. USC assistant coach GA Mangus was by to see Wideman recently.

“He just told me that I was looking good and to keep doing what I’m doing,” Wideman said.

Wideman is at the Shrine Bowl this week.

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thur Williams (6-5, 298) of Fayetteville, N.C., committed to FSU in late October and remains so, but he plans to take official visits to USC and Miami in January. Recruiters from all three schools have been in to see Williams this month.

QB Hunter Renfrow from Socastee High in Myrtle Beach, a Shrine Bowl selection as an athlete, has an offer to walk on at Clemson as well as full offers from Appalachian State and Wofford. This season, Renfrow rushed for 1,492 yards and 14 touchdowns.

From Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, Shrine Bowl DB Cory Seargeant is hearing from Nebraska, Kansas State, East Carolina, App State and Charlotte; Touchstone Energy Cooperatives North-South All-Star Game DB Jaquavious Mackey is likely going the JC route; and North-South OL Raydonn McCloud is hearing from The Citadel, Charleston Southern, Limestone and Campbell.

QB Will Hunter of Lexington High believes he has two offers at this point.

“I think my coach told me that Wingate and TusPhil culum KORNBLUT have offered,” he said. “It think they told my coach that if I wanted to play, to come on.

I’m not sure though.

Absolutely I want to check them out. I just want to play football. I’ll play anywhere.”

Hunter played in the North-South game last Saturday in Myrtle Beach.

JUNIORS: Clemson offered RB Eric Swinney of Tyrone, Ga., last week He’s a teammate of the Tigers’ ‘14 commitment Demarre Kitt.

His other offers include FSU, UGA, Auburn, Vandy, Arkansas, Virginia Tech, Kentucky, UNC and Minnesota.

Clemson also offered RB Mikell Lands-Davis of Douglasville, Ga., last wek. The Tigers are his first offer.

DB Desmond Cain of Delray Beach, Fla., picked up an offer from Clemson last week. USC had offered earlier and has been his favorite. He also has offers from Florida, FSU, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Tennessee, South Florida and Central Florida.

DB Rashard Causey of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., picked up an offer from Clemson. USC was one of his earlier offers, and he’s had the Gamecocks recruiting corner

outh Carolina hit on one of its big recruiting needs Tuesday with a commitment from highly regarded defensive end Dante Sawyer (6-foot3-inches, 250 pounds) of Suwanee, Ga. Sawyer announced the commitment on Twitter, on his birthday no less, and picked the Gamecocks over Missouri, Auburn and Tennessee. “I AM OFFICIALLY COMMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY SOUTH CAROLINA” Sawyer tweeted.

However, on Tuesday night, Sawyer said he “probably” will take other visits naming Georgia, Mizzou and Auburn as other stops besides a Jan. 17 visit to USC. With the Gamecocks losing starting DEs Jadeveon Clowney and Chaz Sutton, recruiter Deke Adams sold Sawyer on the chance for early playing time, saying that “played a big factor.”

Sawyer visited USC for the Mississippi State game and it was then when he got the feeling about becoming a Gamecock.

“Being at South Carolina was just a great feeling,” Sawyer said.

“That’s where God wants me to be and I follow what God says.

When I went there I saw how it was to be there.”

Sawyer helped lead his team to a state championship game and finished the season with 60 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and three quarterback sacks in 12 games.

“He’s really an athletic defensive lineman,” said Sawyer’s head coach, Bob Sphire. “He can make game-changing plays. He has great skill level to go with his size, and he has a sense for where the ball is. He makes big plays in big situations.”

Sawyer becomes the 16th commitment for USC’s 2014 class and the third listed as a DE. Clemson picked up a ‘15 commitment eight days ago from defensive back Tanner Muse (6-3, 200) of Belmont, N.C. Muse is a safety and had 87 tackles and four interceptions this season.

He also returned a pair of punts for touchdowns.

Muse visited Clemson three times during the season and had learned enough from those trips to realize that’s where he needed to be.

“It’s just a great atmosphere,” Muse said.

“They have great crowds for the big games and then The Citadel game had a sellout crowd and that just showed me that they have great fan support. I feel like it’s just one of the best colleges in the country. I also have a great connection with the coaches and the players.”

Muse also had offers from North Carolina, North Carolina State, Louisville, Mississippi, Duke, Virginia, Vanderbilt, Northwestern and Michigan. He is the fourth commitment for Clemson’s ‘15 class.

USC is out of contention for offensive lineman Kareem Are of Fort Scott Junior College in Kansas, who plans to

and Miami at the top of his list. Some of his other offers are UCLA, Florida, West Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Notre Dame, FSU, NCSU, PSU and Pittsburgh.

Tight end Jackson Harris of Columbia, Tenn., has seen a bevy of recruiters come through his school to check on him this month. UGA head coach Mark Richt and Vandy head man James Franklin were in last week. Recruiters from Purdue, Tennessee, VT and Mississippi State also have been in as well. Clemson has not been by yet, but Harris said he talks regularly with recruiter Robbie Caldwell.

“I’m very interested (in Clemson),” Harris said. “I really like them a lot. It’s definitely one of the places I’m looking at a lot. Coach Caldwell says I’m one of his top guys. I went up there during the season and had a great time. I really like Clemson. It’s definitely going to be one of those top schools towards the end.”

Clemson’s engineering program is a major attraction to Harris, who maintains that he does not have any favorites.

VT and Louisville are his most recent offers.

He plans to go to a junior day at VT and is also looking at trips to Clemson, UGA, Vandy, Tennessee and FSU for junior days or spring practice. Harris had three TD catches this season.

Interest is rising in wide receiver Dupree Hart (5-7, 170) of Northwestern High. Hart put on a show in the state championship game with 21 catches. He finished the season with 114 catches for 1,645 yards and 26 TDs. “He’s the best I’ve ever coached,” said Northwestern head coach Kyle Richardson.

“Everybody that’s come in to recruit (QB Mason) Rudolph are very interested, but they are a little scared of his size.”

Richardson said USC, VT and Pitt are the most recent schools to express interest in Hart.

LSU and Clemson have also showed interest and he’s also hearing from Coastal Carolina, CSU and App State.

Linebacker Justin Hilliard of Cincinnati is planning a visit to Columbia this offseason.

Hilliard has over 30 offers, including USC and Clemson, and would like to narrow his list to 15. However, he wants to take more visits before making the cut.

He visited Clemson for the FSU game. Hilliard does not have any favorites, but did say the

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Gamecocks are likely to make his top 15. He was not as confident that the Tigers would. USC has maintained contact with Hilliard, and he said things have picked up in recent weeks.

Hilliard’s other visits were to Michigan, ND, PSU and Ohio State. In seven games as a junior, Hilliard totaled over 80 tackles, five sacks and two INTs. His other offers include Texas A&M, FSU, Alabama, PSU, Arkansas, UNC, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Mizzou, Nebraska, Ohio State, ND, Michigan, Michigan State and Iowa.

Clemson QB target Chase Virgil of Mesquite, Texas, got a visit recently from Clemson quarterbacks coach Chad Morris, who continues to show a great deal of interest in Virgil and his teammate, WR Akilian Butler. Clemson receivers coach Jeff Scott also was in for the visit and spent his time with Butler. Iowa was in to see Virgil last week.

“My leader right now? I really don’t have one right now,” Virgil said.

He also has offers from Arizona State, UCLA, Nebraska, Mizzou, Mississippi State, Texas and Toledo and is not ready to narrow his list to a top five.

“To me, all of them are the same. Of course, I’ve gotten out to Clemson a lot more (two visits), so you can see I really like Clemson. But I think other schools will be contacting me a lot more and then I’ll probably start deciding that, but right now they are all the same,” he said.

Athlete Jeffery Holland of Jacksonville, Fla., had planned to attend the Clemson at USC game, but went to the FSU at Florida game that weekend instead.

That doesn’t mean his interest in the Palmetto State schools has diminished though. To the contrary, the Gamecocks and Tigers are major players in his recruiting. Holland just won a state championship and USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. was by to check on him the week of the game. Holland said he will definitely get to USC for a visit now that his season is over. Holland said Clemson is recruiting him hard as well.

Holland also has of-

fers from Florida, FSU, Ohio State, Miami, Alabama, Auburn and about 50 others. He has not narrowed his list and is not citing favorites at this point. He does feel like Florida, FSU and Ohio State have been recruiting him the hardest. He also wants to take trips to UCLA, Southern California, Clemson, Ohio State and several other out-of-state schools.

Holland said he does not have a timetable for a decision and most schools are recruiting him as an outside linebacker.

USC commitment WR DJ Neal of Stone Mountain, Ga., continues to hear from other schools, but calls his commitment “81 to 83 percent.” Other schools contacting Neal include Ohio State, UGA, Tennessee and Vandy.

“I’ve talked a little with some other coaches, but I’ve mostly been concentrating on working out and hanging in Columbia,” said Neal, who visited for the Clemson game. He has plans to visit Tennessee and Vandy this offseason.

NCSU is the first to offer DB Rion Davis of A.C. Flora High in Columbia. Davis visited NCSU, Clemson, USC, UGA and Tennessee this season and has plans to visit FSU. He is also hearing from Vandy, Miami, ND, Northwestern, PSU and Cincinnati. He does not have any favorites.

A newly instituted dead period started on Sunday and ends on Jan. 15. Coaches are not allowed to have any inperson contact with recruits, but they can have phone and social media contact.

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OBITUARIES

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2013

CARROLL W. BENNETT JACKSON SPRINGS, N.C. — Carroll Winford Bennett, 85, of Jackson Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 18, 2013.

He was born in Jackson Springs to John Selby BENNETT and Cola Poole Bennett. Carroll was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.

Carroll is lovingly remembered by his wife of 10 years, Jean Wilkerson Bennett; four children, Lee Bennett and his wife, Rhonda, and their daughter, Catherine, and their stepdaughter, Brandy Pender, all of Concord, N.C., Keith Bennett and his wife, Pia, of Carthage, N.C., Karen Waterfield and husband, Robert, of Sumter, and Cathy Henderson and her husband, Michael, of Florence.

He also leaves behind: his three stepchildren, Sharon Turner and her husband, Kevin, Joy Springob and her husband, Dave, and Eddie Wilkerson and his wife, Angie; along with many step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Myrtle Inez Bennett.

Carroll was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War (19511952). He was a graduate of North Carolina State University and was retired from Campbell Soup Co. He loved his family, bird dogs, fox hounds, the great outdoors, and never met a stranger.

He served as a leader in the Cub Scouts as well as the Boy Scouts.

He was a devoted Sunday school teacher. He was fiercely patriotic and believed in his fellow man, judging himself above no one.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday at Marcus United Methodist Church, 2081 Wind Blow Road, Jackson Springs, NC 27281 with Don Burns and Eric Joyce officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the reception hall at the church.

A second memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church, 5575 Lodebar Road, Sumter, SC 29153.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at www. bolesfuneralhome.com.

Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines, N.C., is assisting the family.

LOUISE SIMMONS On Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at her home in Sumter, Louise Simmons, 57, was granted her angel wings.

Born May 20, 1956, in Sumter, she was a daughter of SIMMONS the late George and Sadie Cabbagestalk Butler and raised by the late Katie Blanding Taylor. After spending most of her

adolescent years in New York, Louise returned to Sumter, attending and graduating from Sumter High School Class of 1973.

She continued her education at Sumter Area Technical College, earning a certificate in early childhood education as well as becoming a certified nursing aide. In addition to being an active member at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the evangelism ministry, Louise devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver and a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem, appointed to protect the well-being of neglected, abused and abandoned children, ensuring that their rights are protected in court.

Mourning the unfortunate passing of Louise are her husband, William P. Simmons Jr.; four children, Chariti Simmons of Atlanta, and Derrick Simmons (Keisha), Dominic and DeSario Simmons, all of Sumter; three adoring grandchildren, Christian, Ezekiel and Ethan Simmons; three sisters, Mamie Matthew of New York, Elouise Velasquez of Virginia and Nina Lee Butler of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Larry Butler of Washington, D.C., and Yancey Jennings (Sheila) of North Carolina; four sisters-inlaw, Minister Eleanor Walker (Michael), Lucretia Houck (O’Neal), Sonia Mickens (Dwayne) and Elke Simmons; three brothers-in-law, Lawrence Simmons (Blondie), Sylvester Simmons (Alethia) and the Rev. Dr. Sammie Simmons (Shirby); a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Taylor.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden, Pear Street, Woodrow, across from Mt. Olive AME Church, 2738 Woodrow Road (S.C. 441), Woodrow, with the Rev. Dr. Marion H. Newton, senior pastor of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, officiating, eulogist.

The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 2645 Yank Haven Drive, Sumter.

The funeral procession will leave at 1:20 p.m. from the home.

Floral bearers will be family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Johnson, Cedric Green, Curtis Hilton, Jerome Murray, Bernard Britt and Arthur Porter.

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

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

FANTASIA JEAN FRANKLIN Fantasia Jean Franklin, 21, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence.

Born Dec. 22, 1991, in Columbia, Richland

County, she was a daughter of Terry Franklin and Velisa Chatman FRANKLIN Ward. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Pee Dee Regional Disability and Special Needs Board, Florence.

At an early age, she attended Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her parents; one brother, Emmanuel Glenn Franklin; her grandmothers, Dorothy Baldwin Chatman and Rosa Franklin Gibson; her grandfather, James Chatman; step-grandfather, Parnell Gibson; great-grandmother, Mary Choice Baldwin; her aunt, Valeria (Randy) Chatman Scott of Columbia; two uncles, Timothy Kelly (Millie) of Sumter and Terrance Tomlin of Florence; a special cousin, Portia James (Rodderick) of Columbia; a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Amos Alton Franklin; and a sister, Jessica Lacole Ward.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 305 S. Harvin St., Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Marion H. Newton, senior pastor, the Rev. Ricky Simmons, youth pastor, eulogist.

The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home of her mother, 509 E. Charlotte Ave., Sumter, and her grandmother, Dorothy Baldwin Chatman, 1306 Covent Garden Drive, Sumter.

The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m.

The funeral possession will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the home of her grandmother.

Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends.

Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, 802 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@ sc.rr.com.

Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

JAMES W. WEEKS James Wesley Weeks, 77, of Duluth, Ga., passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 18, 2013, after sustaining brain injuries from an accidental fall.

Jim was born in Sumter and grew up in WEEKS Pinewood.

He served honorably as a pilot in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1967. His naval career was distinguished by serving two tours of duty with “Operation Deep Freeze” in the Antarctic, supporting the scientific missions there in 1959/60. “Mount Weeks” on the Antarctic continent was named after Lt. Weeks by a New Zealand sur-

vey team, whom he transported to the remote location. Later that decade as a P3 Orion pilot, he commanded air support for the sea recovery of NASA’s Gemini 12 piloted

by Buzz Aldrin and commanded by James Lovell.

In 1967, Jim joined Delta Airlines as a commercial pilot, retiring as a captain in 1996. He was an avid bicyclist and had a successful racing career in the ’80s and ’90s, winning medals in the U.S. Nationals and Golden Olympics, among others. Known by many as “Opa,” he was an active member of his church and community and a generous supporter of arts education in Gwinnett County Schools, and a tireless and devoted volunteer for the Duluth High School Marching Band. He gave generously of his time and resources to many in his family and community and will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Kay; his three children, Mike, John and Lori; and his seven grandchildren; and two brothers, Thomas R. Weeks of Anderson and Edgar D. Weeks of Morganton, N.C. A memorial service honoring his life will be held on Saturday at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, 10950 Bell Road, Johns Creek, Ga., 30097.

WINNIE MAE C. KELLER Winnie Mae Caulder Keller, 95, widow of Charles Fred Keller Sr., died Dec. 18, 2013, at National Health Care, Sumter.

Born Feb. 27, 1918, in Williamsburg County, she was a daughter of the late Shelley Norman Caulder and Susan Gibbons Caulder. Mrs. Keller was a dedicated member of Lake City United Methodist Church, serving in many capacities such as a Sunday school teacher, a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and an active member of numerous church committees. She was a member of the Loulie Shaw Epps Sunday School Class.

Mrs. Keller’s surviving family includes a daughter, Frankie Keller Eldridge (Jule) of Sumter; a son, C. Fred Keller Jr. (Geseil) of Youngsville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Jule E. Eldridge III (Mary Glenn), Heather K. Eldridge, Heather Keller Wilks (Neil), Becky Keller Winston (Robert) and Charles F. Keller III; and five great-grandchildren, Jule E. Eldridge IV, Hailey Morgan Wilks, Riley Parker Wilks, Robert Pratt Winston and Bridges Keller Winston. She is also survived by a brother, Dr. Shelley Lloyd Caulder (Charlotte) of Louisville, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Keller was preceded in death by three sisters, Bertie Gertrude Williamson, Eloise Rebecca Johnson and O’Dell Martello; two brothers, James Ernest Caulder and William Clyde Caulder; and a granddaughter, Hope Eldridge.

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A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lake City United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Sam Marcengill officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.

A private graveside service will be held at Lake City Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Dr. Mayes DuBose and Dr. and Mrs. Danny DeCamps and family.

The family also wishes to thank the staff of National Health Care and Caris Hospice as well as Helen Richardson and Carolyn Harvin for their faithful and compassionate care.

Memorials may be made to Lake City United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 818, Lake City, SC 29560.

Online condolences may be sent to www. brockingtonfh.com.

Brockington Funeral Home, 122 W. Thomas St., Lake City, SC 29560 is in charge of the arrangements, (843) 3943511.

DANA ROSE CHARLOTTE — Dana “Hook” Rose, 59, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Bryant Center of Charlotte.

He was born Oct. 20, 1954, in the St. John community of Sumter, a son of the late Mack Swain and Willie Mae Smalls. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. In his youth, he attended Hickory Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Turbeville.

Survivors are one son, Quaishic (Bernetta) Capers of North Carolina; one daughter, Patricia (Demond) Dingle of Richmond, Va.; four brothers, Charles Rose of Philadelphia, Pa., Darin (Donna) Rose of Long Island, N.Y., and Michael (Mary) Rose and Russell (Sylvester) Rose, both of Lynchburg; two sisters, Sharion Rose of Charlotte and Judy (James Sr.) Cooper of Gable; one additional sister-inlaw, Queenie Rose of Dawson, Ga.; three aunts, Ruth Goodman of Lynchburg, Modestine Vanburen of Sumter and Lorraine Smalls of Orangeburg; and one grandchild.

Memorial services for Mr. Rose will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, with the Rev. Bishop Alfred Smalls, eulogist, Minister Sandra W. Colley, presiding, and the Rev. Ronnie McFadden, the Rev. Samuel L. Sparks and the Rev. Dr. Ella Busby assisting.

The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Judy and James Cooper Sr., 865 Tieasha Lane, Gable.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

CINDY B. WILLIAMS Cindy Brown Williams, 55, entered eternal rest on Dec. 8, 2013, in Valhalla, N.Y. She was born Dec. 1,

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Survivors are her children, Kendell Stackhouse, Cadaissia Stackhouse and Mona Williams; her siblings, Sandra (Alan) Mitchell, Denise Brown, Alex Brown Jr., Eugene Brown, Jerome Brown, Sedrick Brown and Julius Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at the Community Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in Manning Cemetery.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of her uncle, Moses (Barbara) Dubose, 8002 Milford Plantation Road, Pinewood.

Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

BEZINA C. NEW Bezina Carroll New, of 6691 Camden Highway, Rembert, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at Palmetto Health Baptist, Columbia.

She was born April 17, 1955, in Orlando, Fla., to Benjamin Carroll and the late Susie Mae Simon.

Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

MALVENIA ANDREWS QUEENS, N.Y. — Malvenia Andrews, 62, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at Queens Hospital Center, Queens.

She was born Dec. 14, 1950, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Richard Sr. and Emma Lee Britton Andrews. She received her formal education in the public schools of New York City and her bachelor of science degree from York College in 2000. She was employed as a service representative with Verizon and retired in 1998.

Survivors are three sons, Tymeik, Tyreik and Rahkem Andrews; eight siblings, Richard (Barbara) Andrews, Leroy (Nancy) Andrews, Susie Hubbard, Gracie “Sarah” Walters, Betty (Willie) Singleton, Rosena Black, Claydine Andrews and Leon “Donnie” (Harristine) Andrews; and one uncle, Jimmy Lee Andrews.

Celebratory services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Greater St. Phillip RMUE Church, 4575 Old River Road, Pinewood, with the Rev. Dr. Daniel Green, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

Ms. Andrews will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time.

The family is receiving friends at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Leroy and Nancy Andrews, Pine Knoll Subdivision, 1252 Longleaf Drive, Manning.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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The Sumter Elks Lodge 855 32nd Annual Turkey Shoot will be held each Sunday through Dec. 29 from 1 p.m. until sundown at 1100 W. Liberty St. All proceeds will be used to provide assistance to veterans in Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties along with the Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia.

The Sumter Combat Veterans Group will meet at 10 a.m. today at the South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. All area veterans are invited.

Lincoln High School Class of 1963 will hold its Christmas program and dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Golden Corral, 2385 Walmart Blvd. Call Ferdinand Burns Jr. at (803) 968-4464.

Sumter High School Class of 1980 will hold its 5th Annual End of the Year Celebration 7 p.m.midnight Friday, Dec. 27, at the Gamecock Shrine Club, 1865 U.S. 15 South. All classes invited. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. BYOB. Tickets: $10 per person or $15 at the door.

The Sumter Benedict Alumni Club will hold an important round-up meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at the North HOPE Center. Call Shirley M. Blassingame at (803) 5064019.

Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center — Haven of Rest will hold its public monthly meeting at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at New Covenant Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Parking is available in the parking area nearest the entrance to the fellowship hall. Call Ann Driggers at (803) 3098085.

The Sumter Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Bultman Conference Room of the University of South Carolina Sumter. All administrative professionals are invited to attend.

The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will hold its 2014 membership meeting at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Associate member Judy L. Simon will accept annual membership dues. Martha Gaither, of Blind Awareness, will speak. The spotlight will shine on George Gibbons and the associate member is Rosa Gibbons.

Transportation provided within the mileage radius. Contact Debra Canty at (803) 775-5792 or DebraCanC2@frontier.com.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH CBS returns to the Eisenhower era. And its holiday special tonight is 10 years younger than NBC’s!

The network digs deep into its vault of golden oldies to present the “I Love Lucy Christmas Special” (8 p.m., TV-G). This holiday treat combines two beloved episodes from the seminal TV sitcom. One involves the Mertzes (Vivian Vance and William Frawley) and the Ricardos (Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz) coming together to decorate the Christmas tree. The other, “Lucy’s Italian Movie,” shows the lovable redhead learning to make wine by stomping grapes.

Both episodes are from 1956. Television did not begin with “I Love Lucy,” but stars and producers Ball and Arnaz pioneered the three-camera sitcom and insisted on capturing the show for repeats and syndication. Many series before “Lucy” were broadcast live, just like “The Sound of Music Live!” event on NBC that attracted more than 18 million viewers a few weeks back.

“Sound” and tonight’s “Lucy” special demonstrate how broadcasters are adjusting to an era of streaming and TV on demand. When everything is available all of the time, you need to turn some shows — even very old shows like “Lucy” — into an event filled with emotional resonance.

And nothing does that like a Christmas special.

It’s curious that CBS has chosen to colorize these old episodes. Colorizing vintage movies proved controversial for cable mogul Ted Turner when he applied the process to his vast film li-

brary back in the 1980s.

He thought color would make the films more palatable to younger viewers and videotape buyers unaccustomed to black and white.

Film purists cried foul, and Turner eventually abandoned the experiment as too costly.

Although the 1946 holiday favorite “It’s a Wonderful Life” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) had been colorized in the 1980s when it was released on videotape, NBC still airs it in its original black and white. And that’s fitting.

This tale of a man so despairing that he wishes he had never existed lends itself to the graphic power of old film stock.

And for more than a halfcentury, viewers have never minded its “oldfashioned” cinematography.

• Fox also blends the old and the new with “Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown” (9 p.m., TV-G).

This 2011 cartoon was the first “Peanuts” special made without producer Bill Melendez, who died in 2008. And it was first broadcast more than a decade after the death of “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz.

• “The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun — Return To Hyde Park” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-14) documents a 2013 concert by the indefatigable rockers and recalls their legendary 1969 live show in the same venue.

Tonight’s Holiday Highlights • A gift rekindles a young widow’s (Kellie Martin) holiday spirit in the 2013 melodrama “The Christmas Ornament” (8 p.m., Hallmark, TV-G).

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The Peanuts gang is back and ready to help Linus break away from his childhood security blanket in “Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown” airing at 9 p.m. on FOX.

• Zach Galifianakis wears a Santa suit on “Comedy Bang! Bang!”

(10 p.m., IFC, TV-14).

• A blow to the noggin sends a bitter executive (Alicia Witt) into a parallel world, married to her old boyfriend and raising two children in the 2013 romantic comedy “A Snow Globe Christmas” (10 p.m., Lifetime, TVPG).

Tonight’s Other Highlights • An investigation provokes a serial killer on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Danny’s suspect turns out to be a childhood friend on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Rough seas wreck one vessel on “Bering Sea Gold” (10 p.m., Discovery, TV-14).

Series Notes A victim appears to have been killed on 9/11 on “Bones” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * On two repeats of “Shark Tank” (ABC, TV-PG): energy supplements (8 p.m.); medical devices (9 p.m.) * Deadlines loom on “The Carrie Diaries” (8

p.m., CW, TV-14) * Ryan’s upsetting revelation on “Nikita” (9 p.m., CW, TV14).

Late Night Kenneth Cole, Michael Yo, Claire Titelman and Brad Wollack are on “Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!, r) * Kim Richards, Kyle Richards, Brandi Glanville and Pentatonix are booked on “The Arsenio Hall Show” (syndicated, check local listings) * Kristen Wiig, Jay Thomas and Darlene Love on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Michael Strahan and Leona Lewis are on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Zoe Saldana, Mike Birbiglia and Toro y Moi are on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Natalie Portman, Taye Diggs and Nate Bargatze visit “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Judd Apatow and Lissie on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

Cult Choice Believing he’s on death’s door, a hypochondriac (Rock Hud-

son) tries to find a replacement husband for his widow-to-be (Doris Day) in the 1964 comedy “Send Me No Flowers” (8 p.m., TCM), co-starring Tony Randall and Paul Lynde.

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Summons & Notice SUMMONS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2013-CP-43-1509 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Melody Monique Clea, Plaintiff vs.

Summons & Notice

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action were filed on October 18, 2013, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina.

Crawford & von Keller, LLC. PO Box 4216 1640 St. Julian Place (29204) Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-790-2626 Attorneys for Plaintiff

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1839 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, NA,

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1704 Main Street, Post Office Box 58, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof. Your answer must be in writing and signed by you or by your attorney and must state your address or the address of your attorney, if signed by your attorney.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT NATHANIEL KEITH CUTTER: Notice is hereby given that the Complaint in the foregoing action, together with the Summons, of which the foregoing is a copy, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on the 22nd day of August, 2013.

McDONALD, McKENZIE, RUBIN, MILLER AND LYBRAND, L.L.P. Post Office Box 58 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 (803) 252-0500 John F. McKenzie Attorney for the Plaintiff November 27, 2013

SUMMONS (Deficiency Judgment Waived) (Mortgage Foreclosure) Non-Jury IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-1885 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsLemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero and I.S.P.C., Defendant(s) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Lemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1640 St. Julian Place, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for a judgment by default granting the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina 013263-04417 November 26, 2013 A-4433071 12/20/2013, 12/27/2013, 01/03/2014

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A # 2013-CP-43-1707

Plaintiff, v.

Brenda P. Greene; Twin Lakes Neighborhood Coalition; Defendant(s). (013263-04417)

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Twin Lakes Neighborhood Coalition:

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Marshella D. Dicks,

MH, Acceptance, Inc., Plaintiff,

Defendant.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 986 Twin Lakes Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29154, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 182-13-02-005, 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.

Nathaniel Keith Cutter, Defendant.

Summons & Notice

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 November 26, 2013

TO THE DEFENDANT MARSHELLA D. DICKS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1400 Main Street, Post Office Box 394, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for judgment by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action were filed in the Office for the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on September 23, 2013.

Theodore von Keller B. Lindsay Crawford, III Sara C. Hutchins CRAWFORD & VON KELLER, LLC Post Office Box 4216 Columbia, South Carolina 29204 Telephone: (803) 790-2626 ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF Columbia, South Carolina December 3, 2013

Notice of Sale 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 October 14, 2013.

Columbia, South Carolina November 26, 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) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935)

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: State Farm Bank, F.S.B. vs.

Teresa T. Browder; Douglas W. Browder, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0860, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Sumter County Courthouse 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. 140 of The Village Subdivision and being more fully shown on that plat prepared by H.S. Wilson, R.L.S. dated November 11, 1976 and recorded in Plat Book Z-38 at Page 498, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 595 Sierra Street and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 206-15-01-003.

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. Derivation: Book 1028 at Page 1357. 595 Sierra Street, Sumter, SC 29154-5345 2061501003, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk.

Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann.

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TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S), AND/OR TO PERSON UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY, INCOMPETENTS AND PERSONS CONFINED: YOUR ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff.

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§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 7.375% 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-43-0860.

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 006951-00814 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073827 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon, fka The Bank of New York as Successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA as Trustee for the Asset Backed Funding Corporation Loan Asset Backed Certificate Series 2003-WF1 vs. Jonathan Gregg, Sr.; Agnes N. Gregg; Cutler & Associates, Inc., C/A No. 09-CP-43-0420, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain pieces, parcel or lots of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot Nos. 424 and 425 on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated October 20, 1997, filed for recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance (RMC) for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at Page 1284. Said Lot Nos. 424 and 425 having such shapes, metes, courses, distances, boundaries and measurements as will more fully appear by reference to the aforesaid plat. Book 688 at Page 1449 236 Murphy Street,

Sumter, SC 29150 251-02-03-050, 251-02-03-051, 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 8.625% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #09-CP-43-0420.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should

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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 011784-09450 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073894 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

against Christine S. Miles, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder:

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-00042

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs.

Bertha M. Timmons, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, January 6, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, represented as Lot No. 15, Section No. 6, Warwick Estates Subdivision as shown on a plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS dated May 13, 1998 and recorded in Plat Book 98 at Page 561 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 1260 Warwick Drive.

This being the same property conveyed to Bertha M. Timmons by Deed of Francis W. Carraway and Leigh S. Carraway dated October 30, 2003 and recorded October 30, 2003 in Vol 914 at Page 341 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County.

TMS No. 2071402052 Property address: 1260 Warwick Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.75% per annum.

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.This property will be sold subject to the applicable right of redemption of the United States of America.

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

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-0988

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of MidFirst Bank,

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township of City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated at Lot # 35, Block D, containing 0.356 acre, as shown on that certain plat prepared for O'Neal E. Miles and Christine S. Miles by Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated October 22, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 91 at page 1360, and being bounded amd measuring according to said plat as follows: on the SOUTH by Lot # 34 (Creed) whereon it measures 200.86 feet; on the WEST by lands of Crosswell Orphanage, whereon it measures 76.88 feet; on the NORTH by lands of Crosswell Orphanage, whereone it measures 201.65 feet; and on the EAST by Creed Street, whereon it fronts and measures 77.36 feet; be all of said measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This is the property known as 26 Creed Street.

TMS Number: 248-15-01-016 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26 Creed St, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to O'Neal E. Miles and Christine S. Miles as joint tenants with right of survivorship, by deed of Russell D. Morgan and Pamela E. Morgan, dated October 23, 1991 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on October 24, 1991 in Deed Book 534 at Page 960. O'Neal E. Miles died on November 9, 2006.

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 9.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1721

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Branch Banking and Trust Company, against Stephen H. Broome Jr., et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 1 of a seven lot subdivision on that plat prepared by Carl J. Croft, RPE, dated March 5, 1988 and recorded in Plat Book 88 at page 225 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 24 Haynsworth Street, Sumter, SC.

TMS Number: 228-05-05-009 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24 Haynsworth St, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Stephen H. Broome, Jr. by deed of Erin E. Odam and Daniel Hoover, dated July 24, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on August 11, 2008, in Deed Book 1110 at Page 2748.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed

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Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM, LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Household Finance Corporation II vs. Clayton D. Robertson; C/A No. 13-CP-43-1436, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #7 of Pecan Acres Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared

by H.S. Willson, RLS, dated October 6, 1970 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-29 at Page 39 and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat. This description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended.

Derivation: Book 891 at Page 892.

4165 Brabham Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 152-03-01-024, 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 10.974% 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-43-1436.

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 013057-01185 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073828 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01096 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Alice V. Benton, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2., COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 6 ON A PLAT OF LEWIS F. LEAVELL, SR., DATED DECEMBER 19, 1972, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-33, PAGE 54, AND BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST

BY LOT NO. 5 ON SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THERON 197.32 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY MELROSE DRIVE AND MEASURING THEREON 107.7 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO. 7 ON SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 197.32 FEET; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY OF COLCLOUGH AND MEASURING THEREON 107.7 FEET, BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANDREW BENTON AND ALICE V. BENTON BY DEED OF CARLOS E. ROBERTSON AND ALICE F. ROBERTSON DATED JANUARY 11, 1979 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 2, 1979 IN BOOK K10 PAGE 180, IN THE R.M.C. OFFICE OF SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. SUBSEQUENTLY, ANDREW BENTON, SR. PASSED AWAY AND HIS INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO ALICE V. BENTON BY DEED OF DISTRIBUTION DATED MARCH 31, 2010 AND RECORDED APRIL 6, 2010 IN BOOK 1137 AT PAGE 2756.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 12 Melrose Drive, Wedgefield, SC 29168

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TMS: 099-14-02-018 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2008-CP-43-1612 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, Plaintiff, v.

HELEN K. GILASH, Defendant.

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC against HELEN K. GILASH, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on 1/6/2014 at 12:00 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse, Room 211, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 118A OF "LANDMARK POINTE" SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2, ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, R.L.S., DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 2005, AND RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY R.O.D. OFFICE AT PLAT BOOK 2006, PAGE 62. REFERENCE IS DIRECTED TO SAID PLAT FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF METES, COURSES, DISTANCES, BOUNDARIES AND LENGTHS. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO HELEN K. GILASH BY DEED OF SUMTER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2006, AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 13, 2006 IN BOOK 1016 AT PAGE 1072, SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3562 Beacon Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 185-07-01-069 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, 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 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 valid lease agreements.

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.

Richard L. Booth

Butler and Hosch, P.A. Genevieve S. Johnson, SC Bar No. 78480 1201 Main Street, Suite 1110 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 252-7370 Fax: (803) 771-7768 Attorneys for Plaintiff

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COURT FILE NO.13-CP-43-1438 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS SBM TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

MILAN HOMES, INC., JOSEPH MITCHELL HOOK, ALAN P. HUMPHRIES, AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of a Decree of this Honorable Court filed in the above-entitled action, I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash according to the custom of auction, at the SUMTER County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, SumterSouth Carolina, at 12:00 o'clock in the afternoon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, on Monday, January 6, 2014, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the following described real property, to wit: All that certain pieces, parcel or lots of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot No. 166 of Knights Village Subdivision, Phase III, Section II as shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated March 8, 2007 recorded in Plat Book 2007 at page 107, records of Sumter County. Aforesaid Plats are 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 convened 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 a little less and according to said plats.

This conveyance is made subject to any and all existing reservations, easements, right-of-way, zoning ordinances, and restrictive or protective covenants that may appear of record or on the premises and otherwise affecting the property.

Derivation: This being a portion of the same property conveyed to the Grantor by deed of Miriam S. Epps, Trustee of the Thomas E. Epps Trust U/A dated April 2, 2001 and said deed dated November 4, 2004 and recorded on November 4, 2004 in Deed Book 958 at page 1249, records of Sumter County and in which Tyler B. Dunlap, Jr. conveyed a 97.5% interest to Dunlap Properties Limited Partnership by deed dated October 18, 2006 and recorded on October 19, 2006 in Deed Book 1050 at page 1, records of Sumter County.

Most recently conveyed to Milan Homes, Inc. by deed from Tyler B. Dunlap, Jr., and Dunlap Properties Limited Partnership to be recorded herewith.

TMS No. Portion of 22500-01-004 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Lot 166 of Knights Village, Sumter -ALSOAll that certain piece, parcel and lot/tract of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No 177 of Knights Village Subdivision, Phase II, Section 3 as shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. drawn May 1, 2007 and recorded on May 2, 2007 in plat Book 2007 at page 204, records of Sumter County. Aforesaid Plats are 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 a little less and according to said plats.

Derivation: This being a part of the same property conveyed to the Grantor by deed of Miriam S. Epps, Trustee of the Thomas E. Epps Trust U/A dated April 2, 2001 and said deed dated 11/4/04 and recorded on November 4, 2004 in Deed Book 958 at page 1249, records of Sumter County and in which Tyler B. Dunlap, Jr. conveyed a 97.5% interest to Dunlap Properties limited Partnership by deed dated October 18, 2006 and recorded on October 19, 2006 in Deed Book 1050 at page 1, records of Sumter County.

Most recently conveyed to Milan Homes, Inc. by deed from Tyler B. Dunlap, Jr., and Dunlap Properties Limited Partnership to be recorded herein.

TMS#: Portion of 225-00-01-004 Property Address: 1180 Chivalry Street, Sumter -ALSOAll that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot 5, on a plat of Mayfield Subdivision prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS dated December 17, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book 2004 at page 48. Reference being made to said latter plat which is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete and accurate description; all measurements being a little more or less. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a

Assorted Colors Notice of Sale 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 a little less and according to said plat.

This conveyance is made subject to any and all existing reservations, easements, right-of-way, zoning ordinances, and restrictive or protective covenants that may appear of record or on the premises.

Derivation: This being a portion of the same property conveyed to Mayfield Land Company, LLC by deed from Robert D. Belk individually and d/b/a Sumter Mortgage Company, dated March 30, 2004, and recorded March 30, 2004, in Book 931, at Page 917, (for lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9).

TMS No. 15508-03-002 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1355 Mayfield Drive, Sumter -ALSOAll that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot 149 of Knights Village Subdivision, Phase III, as shown on a plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated 3/08/07 and recorded in Plat Book 2007 at page 107 in the ROD for Sumter County. Also shown as Lot 149 on a plat prepared by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, recorded on 10/02/06 in Plat Book 2006 at Page 461 in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County.

This being a portion of the same property conveyed to the Grantor herein by deed of Miriam S. Epps, Trustee of the Thomas E. Epps Trust U/A dated April 2, 2001, recorded 11/04/04 in Book 958 at page 1249.

TMS#: 22609 03 041 Property Address: 1195 Floyd Drive, Sumter, SC 29152 As the Plaintiff did not waive its right for a deficiency judgment in the Complaint, this sale will be reopened for final bidding at 12:00 p.m. on February 5, 2014.

The Plaintiff reserves the right to waive deficiency up to and including the date of sale. The Plaintiff also reserves the right to determine whether the Property will be sold separately or as a group or any combination thereof.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid, the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. In the case of a deficiency judgment being sought, even though the bidding remains open for 30 days, the high bidder, other than the Plaintiff, on the day of the first sale will be required to put down the required five (5%) per cent deposit. If applicable, the successful bidder shall pay for deed preparation, costs of recording the deed, and transfer taxes on the deed.

In the event the successful bidder shall be other than Plaintiff, Plaintiff shall be entitled to interest on the bid from date of sale to date of compliance at the rate of $9.76 per day.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty (30) days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Sumter County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if required by the purchaser.

The property is sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements, encumbrances and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter, SC Plaintiff's Attorney: David B. Wheeler/ Joseph T. Belton, 843-579-7000

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00479 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, fka Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the Vendee Mortgage Trust 1996-1, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Guaranteed REMIC Pass-Through Certificates vs.

Thomas P. Thompson Jr.; Julie S. Thompson; Republic Finance, LLC, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 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 THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTED AS LOT 12 ON PLAT OF J.P. EDWARDS DATED APRIL 26, 1985, RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY RMC OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK PB85 AT PAGE 393.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED FROM THE SECRETARY OF VETERAN AFFAIRS, AN OFFICER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR VENDEE MORTGAGE TRUST 1996-1, RECORDED ON MARCH 25, 1996 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 643, AT PAGE 965.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 23 Wen Le Court East, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 249-07-01-015

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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00349 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Michael Gregg Wilson; Household Finance Corporation II, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PROVIDENCE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 634, CONTAINING 2.24 ACRES OF SECTION NO. 1 AUTUMN PLACE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THAT RECENT PLAT PREPARED BY BEN J. MAKELA, RLS, DATED MAY 3, 1999, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 99, PAGE 444, HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES AND MEASUREMENTS AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY CRAVED FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION, ALL MEASUREMENTS BEING A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MICHAEL GREGG WILSON BY DEED OF SAMUEL L. JOHNSON AND KATHRYN D. JOHNSON DATED MAY 12, 1999 AND RECORDED MAY 13, 1999 IN DEED BOOK 740 AT PAGE 1412 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4675 Fountain Court, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 153-01-01-020 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.375% 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 C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01522

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Lever R. Gleaton, Jr., and Kathryn St. Clair, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address:

SAID PLAT, AND HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT WILL SHOW, ALL MEASUREMENTS BEING A LITTLE MORE OR LESS.

recorded in the Sumter County RMC Office in Plat Book 95 at Page 3, 4, & 5.

12, Block C, in Section 3, of Oakland Plantation Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Deven D Babicky and Melissa J Babicky, by Ban J Makela, RLS, dated July 8, 1993 and recorded in Plat Book 93 at Page 1125, Sumter County records.

Reference being had to said plat for a more complete and accurate description of metes and bounds.

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.

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #5, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Carl J. Croft, RLS, dated October 12, 1987, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 87 at Page 1544, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Lever R. Gleaton, Jr. by virtue of a Deed from Eugenia A. Boyle dated April 23, 2004 and recorded April 26, 2004 in Book 935 at Page 244 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

95 Willow Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS # 229-15-02-025 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Three And 50/100 percent (3.50%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

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

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2013-CP-43-963 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee on behalf of Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1997-5, by Green Tree Servicing LLC, as Servicer with delegated authority under the transaction documents, Plaintiff, -vsThe Estate of Alfred F. Sorrell a/k/a Alfred Floyd Sorrell, by and through the Personal Representative Jean C. Sorrell; Jean C. Sorrell and John A. Sorrell a/k/a John Allen Sorrell, Individually, and as Heirs-at-Law of Alfred F. Sorrell a/k/a Alfred Floyd Sorrell; Donna Jean Swink, Steven Alfred Sorrell, Benny James Sorrell, Mavis Jolene Lamberth and Alberta Ovaline Smith, as Heirs-at-Law of Alfred F. Sorrell a/k/a Alfred Floyd Sorrell; and Carolina Power & Light Company n/k/a Duke Energy Progress, Inc., and any and all persons claiming any right, title, estate or interest in real estate described in the Complaint any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability being as a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee on behalf of Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1997-5, by Green Tree Servicing LLC, as Servicer with delegated authority under the transaction documents, vs. The Estate of Alfred F. Sorrell a/k/a Alfred Floyd Sorrell, by and through the Personal Representative Jean C. Sorrell; Jean C. Sorrell and John A. Sorrell a/k/a John Allen Sorrell, Individually, and as Heirs-at-Law of Alfred F. Sorrell a/k/a Alfred Floyd Sorrell; Donna Jean Swink, Steven Alfred Sorrell, Benny James Sorrell, Mavis Jolene Lamberth and Alberta Ovaline Smith, as Heirs-at-Law of Alfred F. Sorrell a/k/a Alfred Floyd Sorrell; and Carolina Power & Light Company n/k/a Duke Energy Progress, Inc., I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR TRACT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 20, ON A PLAT OF A.P. RUSSELL, RLS, DATED 7/27/67, AND RECORDED 2/11/69 IN PLAT BOOK Z-26 AT PAGE 99; SAID LOT BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING ACCORDING TO

BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE CONVEYED TO ALFRED F. SORRELL AND JEAN C. SORRELL

BY DEED OF W.M. HODGE AND C.C. GOODWIN DATED 6/7/78, RECORDED 6/15/78 IN DEED BOOK Z10 AT PAGE 869.

SUBSEQUENTLY, ALFRED F. SORRELL AND JEAN C. SORRELL CONVEYED A ONE- THIRD (1/3) UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN AND TO JOHN A. SORRELL BY DEED DATED 05/27/1997 AND RECORDED 5/27/97 IN DEED BOOK 675 AT PAGE 1336.

TMS #: 1320101012 Physical Address: 5615 Oak Hill Rd., Sumter, SC 29154 Mobile Home: 1997 GENERAL VID# GMHGA3139715771A&B 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 8.75% 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 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Angela Smith a/k/a Angela L. Smith; Jason Smith, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0266, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 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 City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 59 of Deerfield Subdivision, Indian Hill Addition No. 1, on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated April 9, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB92 at Page 666. 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 91 Powhatan Court, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel no.

204-09-03-004.

Derivation: Book 1141 at Page 1634 91 Powhatan Ct, Sumter, SC 29150 2040903004, 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 4.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0266.

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 011227-01066 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073834 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2012-CP-43-02100

Also included: 1997 24 x 52 Admiral GMHGA1239611697AB mobile home This being the same property conveyed to Chauncey Q. McCoy by deed of Charles Smith, dated November 6, 2007 and recorded on November 9, 2007 in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1095 at Page 1135.

3400 Delaware Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS # 151-13-02-017 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven And 00/100 percent (7.0%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Sharon A. Chichester n/k/a Sharon Drayton; Jennifer Chichester; Cyril A. Chichester; Bobby Drayton; Dale C. Duffy, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0612, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 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, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as a lot containing 0.41 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat prepared by D.D. Edwards, R.L.S. dated September 14, 1998 and recorded in plat book 98 at page 1076, records of Sumter County.

This property is known as 6 Park Avenue and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 228-11-01-052. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description 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. Be all measurements a little more or less and according to said plat.

Derivation: Book 1146; Page 101 6 Park Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 228-11-01-052, 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 6.436% 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-43-0612.

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 011227-00886 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073829 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

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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, Marion Brown, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12 pm o'clock, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address:

That lot of land with any improvements thereon situate in Providence Township, school district Two, Sumter County, South Carolina, represented as Lot 135 on plat of Robert G. Mathis dated May 2, 1994,

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with all 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 Lot

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, Chauncey Q. McCoy, and The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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This being the same property conveyed to Marion Brown by deed of Deven D Babicky dated March 23, 2006 and recorded March 30, 2006 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumber County in Book 1022 at Page 876.

2341 Springvalley Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS#: 134-09-01-048 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of 6.500 % to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five 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 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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01007 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Gena D. Corbin-Brown; Jay D. Brown II; Patriot Village I Homeowners Association, Inc., et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, T O G E T H E R W I T H IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT THIRTY-NINE (39) ON A PLAT OF PATRIOT VILLAGE II, PHASE I

BY LOUIS WHITE TISDALE, PLS, DATED AND SIGNED OCTOBER 10, 2006, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2006 AT PAGE 501.

THE SAID LOT IS MORE SPECIFICALLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR JAY D. BROWN AND GENA D. CORBIN-BROWN BY R. BRIAN PATE, PLS, DATED MAY 12, 2008, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2008 AT PAGE 179. THE LATTER PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND IS MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. ALL MEASUREMENTS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT ARE A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAY D. BROWN, II AND GENA D. CORBIN-BROWN BY DEED OF SHUMAKER HOMES, INC. DATED MAY 29, 2008 AND RECORDED JUNE 10, 2010 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN DEED BOOK 1107 AT PAGE 1822.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 590 Batty Way, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 185-09-04-013 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.375% 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

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: Green Tree Servicing, LLC vs. Glen K.T. Reynolds; Natasha M. Reynolds; USAA Federal Savings Bank, C/A No. 12-CP-43-1672, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 94 of General Sumter Estates Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, R.L.S., dated September 16, 1983 and recorded in Plat Book Z-47 at Page 846, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 6243 Quimby Road and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Parcel No. 093-01-01-003. 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.

Derivation: Book 1092; Page 114 6243 Quimby Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 0931101003, 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 6.625% 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-43-1672.

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 014293-00291 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073831 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1503

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Dustin H. Boomer, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being and shown and delineated as Lot 627 of Autumn Place Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, RLS, dated June 28, 1993 and recorded July 1, 1993 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 93 at Page 1073. Pursuant to section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 4640 Fountain Court and is shown on the Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 153-01-01-024.

TMS Number: 153-01-01-024 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4640 Fountain Court, Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Dustin H. Boomer and Stephanie N. Boomer by deed of Brian A. Mansfield, dated January 4, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on January 11, 2004, in Deed Book 1060 at Page 1813.

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 to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised

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and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.0% per annum.

bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 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.

bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.25% 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-43-2399.

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 011784-17016 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073823 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

B. Rogerson dated May 31, 2007 and recorded June 1, 2007 in Book 1080 at Page 1115 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

206-15-01020, 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 5.672% 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-43-1773.

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.

Paul Weissenstein Special Referee for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016426-00142 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073891 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs.

Shirley Dukes; Midland Funding, LLC, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0841, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot 110, containing 0.41 acres, more or less of Morris Way Subdivision, Section No. 2, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Shirley Dukes by James D. Willson, RLS, dated March 21, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 316, 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 1170 Morris Way. Derivation: Book 643 at Page 719 1170 Morris Way, Sumter, SC 29154-7269 2080202019, 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 6.375% 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-43-0841.

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 013263-03675 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1072180 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-1573

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs.

Matthew T. Thewes and Cher Lynn Thewes, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, January 6, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 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 City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.45 acre, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 53, Section "B" of Edgewater Subdivision on that Plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated July 25, 1984 and recorded in Plat Book 94 at page 1045 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, aforesaid palt 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 being the same property conveyed to Matthew T. Thewes and Cher Lynn Thewes, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, and not as tenants in common, by Deed of Karl L. Pittman and Tracy J. Pittman dated February 18, 2008 and recorded February 27, 2008 in Book 1101 at Page 231 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 205-12-03-028 Property address: 510 Vivian Road, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 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 will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay stamps on Master The successful required to pay

for documentary in Equity's Deed. bidder will be interest on the

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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

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

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott Law Firm, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: EverBank vs. Ronald A. Emerson, C/A No. 12-CP-43-2261, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 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, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 2 Block D of Bon Air Terrace Subdivision as shown on that certain of D.D. Edmunds RLS dated May 26, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB92, Page 934.

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. Derivation: Book 1119 at Page 978 103 Thomas Dr, Sumter, SC 29150 2040501006, 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 5.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #12-CP-43-2261.

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 006735-01473 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1072179 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01354 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Deborah C. Barnes; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ; Household Finance Corporation, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 11, BLOCK D, OF WILSON PARK, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK S-5 AT PAGE 109, AND MORE RECENTLY AND PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON A PLAT BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED DECEMBER 3, 1990, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 90 AT PAGE 1583, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THOMAS B. BARNES, III AND DEBORAH C. BARNES, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP BY DEED OF MARK A. WADE AND JULIE F. WADE DATED DECEMBER 27, 1990 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 27, 1990 IN BOOK 518 AT PAGE 743, IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER THOMAS B. BARNES, III PASSED AWAY AND TITLE TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY PASSED TO DEBORAH C. BARNES BY OPERATION OF LAW.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 33 Wilson Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 24809-04-070 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

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. 2013-CP-43-00990 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Albert L. Bell; Easter A. Bell, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT # 30 OF EDGEWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY R.F. MCLELLAN, C.E., DATED MARCH 3, 1950 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-9 AT PAGE 48, AND HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, THIS DESCRIPTION BEING IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ALBERT L. BELL AND EASTER A. BELL BY DEED OF EDWIN E. MAYHEW DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2003 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 14, 2003 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 916 AT PAGE 757. THEREAFTER, EASTER A. BELL CONVEYED HER INTEREST TO ALBERT L. BELL

BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 23, 2009 AND RECORDED MARCH 31, 2010 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 1137 AT PAGE 001644.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 9 Edgewood Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 205-11-01-038 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10% 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 Bank, NA vs.

Chanda C. Bradley, C/A No. 10-CP-43-2399, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the Providence Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 19, consisting of 2.00 acres, "Dogfennel" Subdivision, Phase 1, on a plat prepared by Walker, Parr, & Associates, Inc., dated January 18, 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2001, Page 225.

Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, reference to said plat is hereby craved for the particulars as to the metes, courses, distances, shapes, measurements and boundaries of said lot. This property is more commonly known as 5260 Cannery Road, Dalzell, SC, and is shown on the Sumter County Assessor's tax maps as parcel number 192-00-01-101. Book 1026 at Page 00816 5260 Cannery Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040 1920001101, 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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2010-CP-43-2053 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Alton G. Goodwin aka Alton Glenn Goodwin, Jr., South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, SAFE Federal Credit Union, and Chris L. Lee, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN PRIVATEER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CONTAINING 1.04 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 30 ON A PLAT OF H.S. WILLSON, RLS, DATED FEBRUARY 9, 1978 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-41, PAGE 437. THIS SAID LOT HAS SUCH METES, BOUNDARIES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. ALSO, A 1991 GENE MANUFACTURED HOME WITH SERIAL NO. GMHGA116914739A&B. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2590 HIGHVIEW STREET, SUMTER, SC. REPRESENTED BY SUMTER COUNTY PARCEL NO. 121-00-01-005.

INCLUDED HEREWITH: 1991 GENE MANUFACTURED HOME VIN: GMHGA116914739A+B. SEE MANUFACTURED HOME RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT RECORDED ON 3/7/08 IN BOOK 1101 AT PAGE 3381.

THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ALTON G. GOODWIN BY DEED OF CHRIS LEE DATED AUGUST 16, 2007 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 1090, PAGE 633 ON AUGUST 20, 2007.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2590 Highview Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 212-00-01-005 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.125% 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 C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01117

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC against, Alok S. Patel, and Kellie L. Patel, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

Property

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County and City of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 52 as shown on a plat prepared

by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated August 23, 1995 and recorded in Plat Book 95 at Page 914 in the Office 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 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.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Alok S. Patel and Kellie L. Patel by virtue of a Deed from Burrell S. Rogerson, Jr. and Jennifer

720 Cardinal Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS # 205-06-03-053 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 875/1000 percent (6.875%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1683

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Karal F. Wisner, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot 100, Section No. 1, on a plat of Meadowcroft Subdivision, by Carl J. Croft, R.L.S., dated June 29, 1994, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97, at Page 478. 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 for South Carolina, 1976.

TMS Number: 181-04-03-007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2970 Sun Valley Dr., Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Karal F. Wisner and Stephanie M. Wisner by deed of Ernestina E. Van Leer, dated June 10, 2009, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on June 22, 2009, in Deed Book 1125 at Page 263.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for VOLT Asset Holdings Trust XVI vs. Cecelia M. Clark; Franklin R. Clark, Sr., C/A No. 12-CP-43-1773, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 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, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 101, in The Village Subdivision, Section 2 as shown on that certain plat of H. S. Willson, RLS, dated October 22, 1975 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-37 at Page 271. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of SC, 1976. This property is more generally known as 570 Alpine Drive.

Derivation: Book 1031 at Page 1704 570 Alpine Drive, Sumter, SC 29154

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01183 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. David Sims, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 48 OF KNIGHTS VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2, SECTION 2, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY LOUIS W. TISDALE, RLS, DATED APRIL 24, 2006 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2006 AT PAGE 210.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, (1976, AS AMENDED) REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DAVID SIMS FROM MORRIS CONSTRUCTION CO., BY DEED DATED APRIL 3, 2007, AND RECORDED ON APRIL 9, 2007, IN VOLUME 1072 AT PAGE 1895.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1291 Glastonbury, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 226-16-01-116 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Sandra Nelms a/k/a Sandra L. Nelms a/k/a Sandra Lin Nelms; Sean Nelms a/k/a Sean Hunter Nelms; C/A No. 13-CP-43-0894, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 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, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 50 of Salisbury Subdivision, Section No. 3 on a plat prepared by Carl J. Croft, P.L.S., dated July 28, 1997 and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at Page 936. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

Derivation: Book 1001 at Page 1596 1730 Stadium Rd, Sumter, SC 29154-7280 207-13-07-005, 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, 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

CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2013 Notice of Sale

Notice of Sale

may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0894.

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 011227-01172 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073797 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

DESIGNATED AS LOT 84, ASHLEY CREEK SUBDIVISION ON A PLAT PREPARED BY H.S. WILLSON, RLS, DATED DECEMBER 31, 1965, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-22 AT PAGE 119, OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SAID LOT 81 BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY KINGSBURY ROAD ON WHICH IT FRONTS 126.00 FEET: ON THE EAST BY THE LOT 85 AND MEASURING THEREON 202.6 FEET: ON THE SOUTH BY A PORTION OF LOT 75 AND 76 AND MEASURING THEREON 125.8 FEET: AND ON THE WEST BY LOT 83 AND MEASURING THEREON 207.3 FEET: BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OF LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT.

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-1511

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARK HALL BY DEED OF JOHN A. SIMPSON AND MARIAN SIMPSON DATED APRIL 12, 2001 AND RECORDED JUNE 6, 2002 IN DEED BOOK 844 AT PAGE 996.

THEREAFTER, SAID PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO MARK HALL AND MARIA P. HALL BY DEED OF MARK HALL DATED JANUARY 12, 2009 AND RECORDED JUNE 5, 2009 IN DEED BOOK 1124 AT PAGE 848 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs.

William C. Jones a/k/a Willie Jones, Lanell Jones, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, January 6, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 101 of Foxcroft Subdivision Section No. 1 and being more fully shown on a plat prepared

by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S., dated 8/8/05 and recorded in plat book 2005 at page 385, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 3045 Foxcroft Circle and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 206-16-01-050.

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 a little less and according to said plat.

This being the same property conveyed to William C. Jones and Lanell Jones by Deed of Brian J. Altsman dated October 15, 2010 and recorded January 19, 2011 in Book 1149 at Page 2713 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 206-016-01-050 Property address: 3045 Foxcroft Circle, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 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 will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum.

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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

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

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00806 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC vs. Mark Hall; Maria P. Hall, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND

Notice of Sale

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2142 Kingsbury Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 208-03-01-012 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 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: Beneficial Financial I Inc. vs. Winston S. Straker; The South Carolina Department of Revenue, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0975, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: That lot of land with any improvements thereon, situate in Middleton Township, School District No. 2, Sumter County, South Carolina, represented as Lot No. 18, on Plat of Hunter's Glen, prepared

by Payne Copeland, R.L.S., dated April 27, 1987, recorded in the Sumter County R.M.C. Office in Plat Book 87, at Page 813. Derivation: Book 647 at Page 901. 6305 Cougar Way, Wedgefield, SC 29168 100-00-03-082, 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 11.69% 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-43-0975.

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 013057-01153 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073833 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2009-CP-43-2294

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC against, James F. Worrell, Sandra W. Dukes, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.A., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 6, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

This being a portion of the property conveyed to Moses Dukes, Jr. and Sandra W. Dukes by deed from Edward B. Powell and Janie B. Powell, dated June 28, 1989 and recorded June 28, 1989, in Deed Book, Volume 490 at Page 1000 and re-recorded on March 13, 1990 in Deed Book, Volume 503 at Page 335, in the Office of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County.

Thereafter, said Moses Dukes, Jr. conveyed his undivided one-half (1/2) interest in the subject property to James F. Worrell by deed dated June 14, 2001 and recorded July 3, 2001 in Deed Book, Volume 808 at Page 1488, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

335 Geddings Road, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS # 2200002068 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven And 50/100 percent (7.50%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01844 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-5 vs. Willie R. McCray; South Carolina Department of Revenue, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, CONTAINING 0.29 ACRE(S), MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 9 ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT BY BEN J. MAKELA, RLS DATED JANUARY 8, 1998, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 98 AT PAGE 40.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (1976), REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT(S) IS HEREBY CRAVED FOR A PARTICULARS OF THE BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES, AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE CONVEYED UNTO WILLIE R. MCCRAY BY DEED FROM CHRISTOPHER PRESCOTT DATED FEBRUARY 27, 2007 RECORDED FEBRUARY, 28, 2007 IN SAID REGISTER'S OFFICE IN BOOK 1067 AT PAGE 525.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 118 Victory Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 248-16-01-017 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 11% 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.

Property

All that piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot B containing a 2.00 acre tract of land, more or less, as shown on that certain plat prepared for James F. Worrell and Sandra W. Dukes by William E. Smothers, Jr., PLS, dated May 24, 2001 and to be recorded herein and plat dated August 3, 2001 and recorded on September 21, 2001 in Plat/Record Book Vol. PB2001 at Page 618.

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

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Notice of Sale

Notice of Sale

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00038

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 011847-03011 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1073818 12/20, 12/27, 01/03/2014

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC vs.

Gwendolyn A. Hicks; U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-SL1, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 6, 2014 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 THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTED AS LOTS 24 AND 25 ON PLAT OF JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, R.L.S., DATED JULY 9, 1990, RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY RMC OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK 90 AT PAGE 884, AND HAVING SUCH SHAPES, METES, BOUNDS AND DISTANCES AS SHOWN ON SAID LATTER PLAT.

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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 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-WL1 vs. Sherry E. Blackmon; Michael K. Blackmon; Citifinancial, Inc.; JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, C/A No. 10-CP-43-0933, The following property will be sold on January 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any and all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and being particularly shown and delineated as Lot 27 of Section 5, Bay Springs Subdivision, on Plat of Edmunds Land Surveyors dated September 13, 1991 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat book 91 at Page 1261; Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said Plat is hereby craved for the particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. Book 974; Page 1942 2752 Sandhill Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 207-01-06-020, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.025% 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-43-0933.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should

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CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 652 Boulevard Road, Sumter, SC 29150

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.49% 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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THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GWENDOLYN A. HICKS BY DEED OF SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DATED FEBRUARY 11, 1997 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 28, 1007 IN BOOK 668 AT PAGE 775, IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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EAR ABBY — I she thinks any comprohave been marmise is basically me doing ried to my wife for what I want and her hava year and a half, and we ing to deal with it. have an infant child. I ONTARIO READER work while my wife stays home. My problem is she DEAR READER — You doesn’t like me playing should not become a sports and hanging out couch potato or become with friends. isolated from your friends I have tried to make because you are married concessions and cut and a parent. And neither down playing should your wife. sports to once a She may resent the week. On game time you spend night, when I get with your friends home she gives because she’s stuck me the silent at home taking treatment. She care of the baby. used to come to You are her only my games but adult company, Abigail won’t now, even and in a way she VAN BUREN though she has may be jealous that girlfriends who you’re enjoying attend them. freedom that she can’t.

As for hanging out with Your wife should not my friends, I barely see be doing all the parenting. them anymore — and One day or evening a when I do, they come week YOU should take here. If they stay any loncare of the baby while ger than 30 minutes, it SHE takes a break with causes a problem and my her friends or family. It wife again won’t talk to could do wonders for me for the rest of the your relationship. night.

If you can agree on I have tried to compro- this, it could save your mise, but she feels as marriage. If you can’t, though any time I spend then the two of you away from her and the should get counseling. baby is a no-no. Am I Marriage isn’t supposed wrong to want to play to put people in isolation sports and see my guy — and that’s what it apfriends? I have tried talkpears your wife is trying to ing to her about this, but accomplish with you. dear abby

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