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Volunteers and community members prepare for Jehovah Missonary Baptist Church’s annual Christmas Dinner.

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Corey Pringle, Delia Bennett,4, and Domenick Childs enjoy the free Christmas Meal at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday.

Volunteers reach out to less fortunate BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com The M.H. Newton Family Life Center was bustling Thursday. Volunteers were serving up some traditional favorites — ham, turkey, yams, green beans, rice, cabbage and all manner of pies — along with fellowship and cheer at the fourth annual community Christmas meal. “It’s good to give back and help others,” said Wyteria Andrews, a first-time assistant who was waiting tables. “I wanted my kids to experience something like this, to see it’s not just about getting but giving.” From handing out tickets to waiting on tables, a number of church youth were helping out. “It’s actually fun,” said Zariah Wiley, 12. “(It’s) a church activity and

feeds the needy. I wanted to do that.” The 2014 meal was really designed to be a chance for community members to fellowship, said Shekia Bradford, one of the organizers. That’s why the team that put it together sent invitations to area organizations such as the police department and local businesses, she said. Not only could people walk in and get a meal, but Jehovah Missionary Baptist sent out church buses to pick people up, said Ricky Simmons, youth pastor. “It’s nice,” said Kennon Green, father of four. “Everything is put together, and it’s very good food. It’s a blessing.” While it was his family’s first time at the holiday event, it was the third year for a mother of two. “It’s a wonderful experience,” she said. “It’s great for those who don’t

have an opportunity to get a meal. That’s what this season is all about — it’s what life is, really — reaching out to your neighbors and others. It helps bring the community together, and let’s people know we care.” Those that ate on site could get a to-go plate, too, Bradford said. Take out was also delivered to shut-ins and shelters, Simmons said. “We have a long list of people who cannot come,” said Senior Pastor Marion Newton. “They are confined to their homes for health conditions. I’m so glad we have people who have the heart for those that are less fortunate. We hope to be a blessing to those that come in and those that couldn’t.” All combined, Bradford said they expected to serve 500 people. Last year, the event fed 300.

If you haven’t seen the light displays at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens or you want to take another gander, you have less than a week left. Boasting more than 1 million lights and one of the largest free displays in the state, Fantasy of Lights opens nightly through Dec. 31 at dusk. On Sunday through Thursday, the grounds at 822 W. Liberty St. are open until 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturdays the display is open until 10 p.m. On Jan. 2, City of Sumter workers will start taking the lights down, a process that takes about two months, said Lonnie McCoy, garden specialist. “If you want to survive putting them up, you’ve got to take them down the right way,” said Art Hill, parks and garSWAN LAKE dens manager. FANTASY McCoy is OF LIGHTS one of the creSCHEDULE ators of the Tonight and 450 individual Saturday: designs on display. Dusk until 10 p.m. “It’s a team Sunday through effort,” he Wednesday: said. “The Dusk until 9 p.m. main crew is Location: 822 W. about 10 peoLiberty St. ple.” For more: call the Each year, Swan Lake Visitors he tries to add Center at 1-800-688four or five 4748 new images. “Sometimes we have to ask the younger generation who’s popular now,” Hill said. Crews try to keep it fresh, too, by changing up those that move with still images and colored versus white lights or even changing the colors of trees from one year to the next, McCoy said. “I get the most enjoyment when somebody figures it out, when they recognize a character,” he said. He’d like to add more animation, McCoy said, and his favorite design is the helicopter at the Heath Pavilion. He also likes the challenge of the one with Santa in a backhoe trying to put the star on top of the tree, McCoy said. Hill likes the blue tree near the entrance. “Everybody says, ‘don’t change that tree,’” McCoy said with a smile. “We also get a lot of compliments on the tree inside a tree.” Other notable displays are Iron Man, Spongebob, Blues Clues, Barney, Bob

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Bond denied for Hockey Mask Bandit The so-called Hockey Mask Bandit will not be home for the holidays. Bond was denied for Cedrick Gaines, 36, according to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center’s website. The Fort Jackson soldier is suspected of 19 armed robberies, two of which occurred in the City of Sumter, between Nov. 21 and Monday. The rest of the incidences took place in Richland County, City of Columbia, Forest Acres and Lexington County. Gaines was arrested Monday evening. Found in his possession were a hockey mask, a handgun and money stolen from GameStop in the 300 block of Killian Road.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS The solicitor’s office is hoping for some peace this Christmas. Third Circuit Solicitor Ernest A. “Chip” Finney III announced Wednesday that he will not appeal Judge Carmen Tevis Mullen’s Dec. 17 Order in the matter of The State of South Carolina vs. George Stinney Jr. “The judge gave all of us a great Christmas gift,” Finney said through a news release. “We know the system works, even though it can be slow at times. Because of the Stinney case, the law in South Carolina forbids the execution of juveniles, and every capital case is reviewed by a higher court to guarantee no errors of law were made at trial. Progress has been made, but there is more work to do.”

The bodies of 11-year-old Betty June Binnicker and 7-year-old Mary Emma Thames were found in Alcolu on March 23, 1944. Stinney was charged with murder in both cases, but the 14-year-old was only tried for the Binnicker death. A jury was empaneled in April of that year, and a one-day trial was held. A guilty verdict lead to a death sentence for the teenage defendant, and on June 16, 1944, Stinney was executed. Judge Mullen’s order “found that there was most likely a failure to provide Stinney with appropriate constitutional safeguards at his trial,” such as “the circumstances surrounding the voluntariness of statements allegedly made by Stinney to police investigators as well as the right of the defendant to

have the effective assistance of counsel,” the news release states. Given the entire situation surrounding the case, the judge vacated the decision. She did not rule on the guilt of the accused. To appeal the judge’s decision would be of no legal benefit, Finney said, as the relief would be based on Corum Nobis, a legal remedy reserved for special cases “in which the court finds there is no other remedy available to the applicant.” “All South Carolinians can and should learn from this case,” the solicitor said. “No person should be charged and convicted without the full protection of due process of law. Likewise, no part of a community should rush to judgment of an accused, sacrificing the protections of our system of justice.”

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ANDERSON — Authorities say a woman shot alongside Interstate 85 in Anderson County has died, while a man found with her is in critical condition. The two were found early Wednesday morning with no vehicle near them. Anderson County deputies tell local media outlets that 44-year-old James Dobson II of Easley and 43-year-old Mary Fowler of Greenville were both taken to the hospital where Fowler died on Wednesday night. Dobson, who was also shot, is in critical condition. Deputies think the two were shot where they were found. They are looking for a lightcolored 2013 Hyundai Elantra in connection with the incident. Deputies say that vehicle has the South Carolina tag KQI-543.

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LITTLE RIVER — As many as 100 emergency workers and volunteers searched on Christmas Day for a 4-year-old autistic child who disappeared along the South Carolina coast. Lt. Raul Denis of the Horry County Police said 4-year-old Jayden Morrison was reported missing from his grandmother’s house about 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Area media outlets reported that rescue workers and volunteers searched until 1 a.m. on Christmas Day for the child who was wearing pajamas when last seen. The search resumed about 7 a.m. on Christmas morning. The child’s mother, Tabatha Morrison, told local media outlets the family arrived at her mother’s house on Christmas Eve day from New York. Denis said about a half-dozen police and fire agencies are involved in the search centered in about a 5-square-mile rural area near Little River on the North Carolina-South Carolina border.

Children of First Presbyterian Church perform the Nativity Story for the congregation on Christmas Eve. The service concluded with a lighting of the Christ Candle passed through the congregation and singing of “Silent Night! Holy Night!”

Ninth Air Force commander Polumbo laments shortfall RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com When President Obama signed the Omnibus Spending Bill for 2015 on Dec. 16, it came eight days after Maj. Gen. H.D. “Jake” Polumbo, commander of the Ninth Air Force at Shaw Air Force Base, urged Sumter Rotary Club members to voice their concerns to the congressional delegation. Now that both houses of Congress and the President have approved the bill, the anticipated funding for fiscal year 2015, which runs from Oct. 1 2014 to Sept. 30, 2015, is flowing into the coffers of the Air Force.

But Polumbo says that while it fully funds the fighter pilot flying hour programs, the budget still comes up short at providing the support crews that provide maintenance to the POLUMBO aircraft. “If (planes) break, I need maintenance personnel, engine shops, people to fix them,” he said. “And that’s where some of our shortfalls are pretty significant right now in the fighter force,” he said Friday. Polumbo gives the example of Shaw Air Force Base

where the 20th Fighter Wing houses aircraft — mainly F-16s — averaging 24 years old. Aging aircraft usually encounter more repair needs. He doesn’t want to shortchange the flying hours of his pilots, so some maintenance crews are working longer hours to keep the aircraft flying. Some are working 12- to 16-hour days, at least five days a week and sometimes more. Polumbo said the Air Force currently employs 315,000 active duty personnel, the smallest number in his 33-year career. As the Ninth Air Force commander, he’s over 28,594 people, including 3,037 officers,

21,701 enlisted personnel and 3,856 civilians. Fighter wings under his command are in every combatant command in the world. Overseas combatant commanders ask for the Ninth Air Force’s support, and he checks the availability of his fighter wings and assigns where they’re needed. Polumbo said he sees an expanding usage of unmanned, remotely controlled aircraft (drones), but nothing replaces a fighter pilot’s ability to see and visualize what’s around him. He estimated the drone technology at least a decade away, if ever, from being able to replace a fighter pilot.

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Police seek help in identifying robber The Sumter Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a Lafayette Drive grocer Tuesday night. Witnesses say a man wearing a ski mask, gray-hooded sweater, blue jeans and gloves entered Lee’s Grocery, 404 S. Lafayette Drive, after 7:30 p.m. and placed a black plastic bag on the counter and demanded money. The robber presented a firearm and left with an undetermined amount of cash. The man, who fled on foot, is further described as about 20 to 25 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. Information can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-CRIME-SC. A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

61-year-old’s death considered suspicious Investigators with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a 61-year-old Sumter County man discovered Wednesday morning. Robert Troublefield was found unconscious by relatives in his home in the 4900 block of Live Oak Road. Paramedics from Sumter County Emergency Medical Services were called to the residence, but, Troublefield was declared dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office is not commenting on the cause of death at this time, but said it was “not natural.” Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock has scheduled an autopsy for this morning. Investigators can only trace Troublefield’s activities to Monday evening, and are in the process of interviewing people to determine the deceased’s whereabouts during the past week. If anyone has any information into this incident or Troublefield’s whereabouts during the past week, they are asked to call either the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 4362700, Crimestoppers at (803) 436-2718.

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Bishopville’s 75-year-old Fryar still producing art in his yard BY JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press BISHOPVILLE — From scraps of plants on a compost pile at a nursery near his Bishopville home, Pearl Fryar has spent 30 years becoming one of the best known topiary artists in the country. Fryar doesn’t make the elephants or teapots most people think of when they think of plant art. Instead, he takes a long look at what he calls the structure of the plant and creates abstract constructions. The art is dotted all over Fryar’s front yard and his neighbors have joined him. Tour buses stop by several times a week, and chances are pretty good they will find the 75-year-old at work, maybe in a lift 30 feet off the ground with his trimmers pruning one of his 300 plants or banging on a piece of scrap metal he plans to turn into a sculpture. They might get a little philosophical lesson, too, about setting goals, coming up with solutions outside the book and the importance of love and peace to humanity. “It’s really no big deal. At some point in my life, I could afford my talent, something that I do well. The greatest reward in the world is to be complimented about for something you do well and enjoy,” Fryar said. Then he smiles and delivers one of his favorite lines: “But I’m just a man who cuts up bushes.” That man who cuts up bushes is known around the world. His garden started after he moved to Bishopville in the early 1980s to help open a can company near the Coca-Cola bottler and wanted some way to decorate his yard. “My first goal was to get yard of the month,” Fryar said. For three years, Fryar carefully grew, shaped and sculpted those scrap plants, keeping true to the three things he said people need to be successful — work, passion and marketing. Fryar’s yard of the month award was chronicled by the local newspaper. The article was saved by the mother of a writer at an influential gardening magazine and when her son came to visit, he

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Pearl Fryar talks about one of many sculptures in his famous topiary garden in Bishopville. The theme of the garden is “Love, Peace and Goodwill,” and instead of sculpting trees and bushes into animals, Fryar makes abstract creations he says follow the true structure of the plant. headed to Fryar’s home and was stunned by the art before his eyes. “My purpose was you walk through this garden and you feel differently when you leave than you did when you came,” Fryar said. He achieves that through trees and bushes that don’t resemble any common objects, but have a shape that seems to retain the plant’s structure. Sprinkled throughout the garden are Fryar’s sculptures. One is made from the ball salvaged from the arm in a toilet tank along with a golf ball. Another includes rusty springs, their source not clear. But that sculpture like everything else at Fryar’s home matches the theme of his garden — love. The sculpture has an eye, a heart and a letter “U.” Fryar liked to whittle wood on his father’s farm growing up in southern North Carolina. He remembers getting in trouble. He went to college and studied chemistry and would work for a pharmaceutical company

before getting his job with the can maker. That artistic talent was on hold until he bought his home. He’s been retired for nearly a decade, giving him even more time to pour into what he really loves — topiary and philosophy. “You’re not going to get credit doing what everybody else is doing. If you hear a person say, ‘the book says’ — that’s a person that’s never going to get credit for what they do. The person that wrote the book already got credit for that,” Fryar said. “The moment you rise above that is when you’ll get attention.” Always the man who loves structure, Fryar said he is nearing his favorite time of year in the garden, when all his plants are trimmed back perfectly, showing their truest form. “You only see this garden wellmanicured before spring,” Fryar said, before zipping away in his motorized cart.

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Court heaps grief on vaccine victims WASHINGTON (AP) — All but broken by her son’s violent and unexplained seizures, by so many panicked trips from the crib to the emergency room, Jeffrey McCord’s mom thought her desperate search for both answers and help was finally over. A respected neurologist had drawn a connection that a dozen other doctors missed: Jeffrey’s convulsions began days after a routine vaccination, the kind given safely to millions of American children. While Jeffrey’s injuries were devastating, his parents were told they might not have to bear the costs alone. The doctor explained that Jeffrey could apply for lifelong care paid for by the federal government. The program’s premise is simple: quickly and generously support people in the rare cases when a shot to prevent a sickness such as flu or measles instead is the likely cause of serious health complications. But 11 years would pass before the McCord family would receive its first check. And they are not alone in their frustration. A system intended to speed help to vaccineinjured Americans has instead heaped additional suffering on thousands of families, The Associated Press has found. “The system is not working,” said Richard Topping, a former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who handled vaccine injury claims but resigned after concluding his bosses had no desire to fix the major flaws he saw. “People who need help aren’t getting it.” The vanquishing of polio, measles and other preventable diseases was the transcendent public health accomplishment of the 20th century. And yet, by the mid-1980s, those gains seemed fragile. Pharmaceutical companies were facing a barrage of lawsuits from parents who thought the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis shot had disabled their kids. Their profits imperiled, vaccine makers signaled they would leave the U.S. market. In response, Congress gave a break both to pharmaceutical companies and to those who received a vaccine to prevent one illness, yet suffered another. To protect the nation’s supply, lawmakers shielded com-

panies from jury verdicts, shifting liability for injuries to the U.S. government. That part worked: Vaccines are widely available and profitable. To help people harmed by shots, Congress created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Government doctors and lawyers review claims. If they think it is more likely than not that a vaccine — and not something else — caused the injury, they tap a $3.5 billion fund to pay for future care and lost wages. That fund is replenished by a 75-cent tax on each vaccine. If the government concludes the vaccination was not likely the cause, it contests the claim in a special vaccine court, based several blocks from the White House. Though much is in dispute regarding the vaccines and their side effects, the court remains obscure. But largely because of an influx of adult flu claims, the volume of new cases has increased, averaging more than 400 annually in recent years. To be sure, many of those who received the $2.8 billion that the government says it distributed through March 2014 would not have won a civil trial. But the system has not worked as Congress envisioned. Many claims fall into a vast gray area: The science is clear on only nine of 144 vaccine-injury combinations that a shot could — or could not — cause the illness. Amid this fundamental uncertainty, the kind of litigation the court was created to avoid is routine. Days before his DPT shot, a minor traffic accident sent Jeffrey McCord to the emergency room. A precautionary brain scan showed he was fine. Within 48 hours of his September 1995 vaccination, the seizures began. An MRI showed black lesions where there had been gray matter. For three years Jeffrey’s parents struggled to care for their only child. His mother quit her job. His father worked out of their northern Virginia home. They ploughed tens of thousands of dollars into treatments, borrowing on credit cards. Not until an appointment with Dr. Yuval Shafrir did the family consider that a vaccine

Jeffrey McCord, right, who suffered from violent and unexplained seizures as a baby, looks at a map with his mother, Martha Toomey, and father, Jeff McCord, as they prepare for Jeffrey’s high school graduation trip to the United Kingdom at their home in St. John on the U.S. Virgin Islands in October. Martha said Jeffrey has always been drawn to maps because they are factual, free of the nuances, subtleties and ironies that he’s unable to process. A doctor blamed the seizures on a vaccine Jeffrey received years ago, and his family filed for help from the government. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

could have caused Jeffrey’s epilepsy. Jeffrey’s parents knew nothing about vaccine court, which operates under the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Shafrir did because he had testified for the government against vaccine claims. In Jeffrey’s case, he blamed the vaccine. In 1998, the family filed. Justice Department lawyers fought — hard. They questioned the family’s motives. They assailed Shafrir’s credibility. In March 2005, DOJ lawyers began negotiating a settlement. Four months later, they abruptly took the case to trial. Though vaccine court is part of the federal judiciary, those who oversee cases are called “special masters,” not judges. The special master handling McCord’s case wrote that the government showed “total disregard” for the family. Eight years after the claim was filed, the special master ruled Jeffrey was entitled to $7 million in cash and future medical care. It took an additional three years before the family received a check, as the family and the government haggled about details of how to care for Jeffrey.

AP’S FINDINGS ON VACCINE COURT To investigate vaccine court in depth, the AP read hundreds of decisions, conducted more than 100 interviews and analyzed a database of more than 14,500 cases. That database was current as of January 2013; the government has refused to release an updated version since. Among the AP’s findings: obligation to publicize the court, worried that if they • Private attorneys have been paid tens of millions of concede a vaccine caused harm, the public will react by taxpayer dollars even as they clog the court with more skipping shots. The court was created with relaxed cases than they can handle, some of which the court standards of evidence and a burden of proof more easily rejected as totally inadequate. The court offers a financial met than civil lawsuits. Lawmakers expected some children incentive to over-file — unlike typical civil court cases, would get help even though their injuries weren’t truly attorneys are paid whether they win, as was the case with caused by a vaccine. If government doctors had their way, more than 5,000 losing claims that vaccines caused the developmental disability autism. Those who double-bill for though, 1,600 families would not have gotten more than their time or consistently submit questionable expenses are $1.1 billion in cash and future medical care between the court’s opening in 1988 and the end of 2012. not disciplined. • Prominent attorneys have enlisted expert witnesses whose • Cases are supposed to be resolved within 240 days, with own work has been widely discredited, including one who options for an additional 150 days of extensions. Less than 7 percent of 7,876 claims not involving autism met the 240treated autism with a potent drug used to chemically day target. Add in autism claims, which were postponed so castrate serial rapists. Another doctor cribbed his material from an anti-vaccine website. Some of the most prominent the court could hear all of them at once, and just 4.5 experts set up nonprofits questioning vaccine safety, further percent took fewer than 240 days. Most non-autism cases take at least two-and-a-half years, with the average case fueling public skepticism. Meanwhile, many doctors hired by the government to defend vaccine safety in court have length more than three years, not including cases unresolved at the end of 2012. Hundreds have surpassed ties to the pharmaceutical industry. the decade mark. Several people died before getting any • Lawmakers designed vaccine court to favor payouts, but money. the government fights legitimate claims and fails its

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Torture leaves long-term scars psychologically mation and stress — not torture — in animals. For example, repeated moderately stressful experiences, such as WASHINGTON — At times, restraining a rat’s movements over a period of time, waterboarding rendered alcan physically alter strucQaida terror suspect Abu tures that control fear and Zubaydah hysterical. But anxiety, said neuroscientist later, a message to CIA headBruce McEwen of Rockefellquarters described an interer University. rogator merely lifting his While some changes are reeyebrow and snapping his versible, “the brain is never fingers, leading Zubaydah to the same as it was before,” “slowly (walk) on his own to said McEwen, who studies the water table” to lie down. the effects of chronic stress. The Senate torture report In fact, enough stress and released earlier this month trauma can damage memory describes how the CIA’s harsh interrogation program systems, he added. Reflecting on news accounts of the torsought to make detainees ture, he said “it’s sort of passive and powerless to recounterproductive” when sist, using techniques from trying to get sleep depripeople to revation to member stress posithings. tions to waThe conterboarding cept of to induce a learned helpstate that lessness psycholostemmed gists call from experi“learned ments in the helplesslate 1960s ness.” “ComSTEVEN REISNER that influpliant” was enced dethe interroPsychologist, co-founder of pression regators’ description of Council for Ethical Psychology search: Dogs were given Zubaydah. mild jolts of Whatever electricity that they couldn’t it’s labeled, specialists say avoid. Then they were put in the brain clearly can become a divided box where they conditioned by extreme fear could escape more zaps by and stress, notwithstanding CIA assertions that what was jumping to the other side, but they didn’t try. They’d been done would not cause any conditioned to accept their permanent mental or physifate. cal harm. Fast forward a few decades. In that Senate report are The Senate report on the “dramatic examples that CIA’s interrogation of susclearly indicate that people pected terrorists called that are going to be damaged psyresearch a model for two conchologically for a very long tract psychologists who time,” said Dr. Vincent Iacopino, an adviser to the non- helped design the program. Physical torture can affect profit Physicians for Human the brain, too. But by itself, Rights who has long treated “psychological torture unsurvivors of torture from dermines the very ability to around the world. think, and it doesn’t leave He ticked off a list: postany marks,” said psycholotraumatic stress disorder, gist Steven Reisner, a coother anxiety disorders, depression, enduring personali- founder of the Council for Ethical Psychology, who has ty changes. What happens in the brain? criticized health providers’ involvement in the interrogaClues come from studies of tions. things such as memory for-

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2nd night of protests over Berkeley, Mo. shooting calmer BERKELEY, Mo. (AP) — Demonstrators took to the streets for a second night after a white police officer in Berkeley, Missouri, killed a black 18-year-old who police said pointed a gun at him. Dozens of protesters held a vigil late Wednesday at the gas station in the St. Louis suburb where Antonio Martin was shot, and they briefly blocked traffic on Interstate 170 during a march before returning to the station. Berkeley Police Chief Frank McCall told KMOV-TV that six to eight people were arrested. Later, about 75 people staged a peaceful protest early Christmas morning outside of a nearby church, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Police in riot gear were present. The actions were calmer than a night before, when a crowd of about 300 people gathered at the gas station, throwing rocks and bricks in a scene reminiscent of the sometimes-violent protests that followed the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in nearby Ferguson. Unlike in the death of Brown, who was unarmed and whose shooting was not captured on video, Berkeley Mayor Theodore Hoskins said Wednesday that surveillance footage appeared to show Martin pulling a gun on the unidentified 34-year-old officer who questioned him and another man about a theft at a convenience store. Hoskins urged calm, saying “You couldn’t even compare this with Ferguson or the Garner case in New York,” a reference to the chokehold death of Eric Garner, another black man whose death was caused by a white police officer. Hoskins, who is black, also noted that unlike in Ferguson — where a mostly white police force serves a mostly black

community — more than half of the officers in his city of 9,000 are black, including top command staff. State Sen. Maria ChappelleNadal, a Democrat who has been critical of how police handled the Brown case, also said the Martin shooting was far different than Brown’s, noting that Martin pointed a weapon at the officer. “That officer not only has an obligation to protect the community, but he also has a responsibility to protect himself,” said the senator, who is black. “Because of the video, it is more than apparent that his life was in jeopardy.” But Taurean Russell, cofounder of Hands Up United, asked if police had any reason to question Martin in the first place. Mistrust of police remains high among blacks, many of whom are weary of harassment, said Russell, who is black. St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar did not provide more details Wednesday about the theft Martin was being asked about. He said Martin pulled a loaded 9mm handgun and the officer fired three shots while stumbling backward. One hit Martin, who didn’t fire his own gun. He died at the scene. “I don’t know why the guy didn’t get a shot off, whether his gun jammed or he couldn’t get the safety off,” said attorney Brian Millikan, who is representing the officer. He said that the officer was lucky to be alive and certain he had no choice but to use lethal force. Police throughout the country have been on alert since two New York officers were gunned down in an ambush last weekend by a man who had made threatening posts online about killing police. He later killed himself.

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The father of a Jordanian pilot captured by the Islamic State group in Syria pleaded for his son’s release on Thursday, reminding militants that his son shared the same faith as the ultraconservative group. So far, there has been silence from the extremists about the fate of their captive, 1st Lt. Mu’ath al-Kaseasbeh, since gunmen from the group dragged him away following his crash Wednesday morning. Al-Kaseasbeh was carrying out air strikes against the militants when his warplane crashed near the northern Syrian city of Raqqa, the Islamic State group’s de facto capital. The group has executed captured Iraqi and Syrian Muslim soldiers in the past — it follows an extremist version of Islam that considers rivals, even some Sunni Muslims, as apostates. Still, the group may want to negotiate a prisoner swap or other concessions from Jordan. The pilot’s father, Safi

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SANTA FROM PAGE A1 guide me. It’s sort of Santa’s own GPS system. They actually start planning the next year’s route only a few days after Christmas this year. Children today are a lot more savvy than in the past. I’ve had to get past some fairly complicated alarm systems. In the past I’d just slide down the chimney to get in and work quickly and quietly. With fireplaces being less common today, I’ve had to change my entry methods. Let’s just say I’m glad the elves are on top of it. Do you still give coal to boys and girls who’ve been bad? Yes, I do. I don’t like giving coal but children have to learn that to be rewarded at Christmas, they have to be good throughout the year. I give extra “good” points for helping out around the house, picking up clothes and helping Mom and Dad. So it’s not very hard to remain on the good list. What was the ratio of naughty to nice children this year? I am pleased to say that the ratio of

LIGHTS FROM PAGE A1 the Builder and Dora the Explorer. Preparations for Fantasy of Lights actually start right after Labor Day with pruning and shaping the trees, Hill said. Usually, the crew starts putting the lights up the first week of October, said McCoy, who has worked on the display for the last 26-and-a-half years. Once they’re up, the lights still require maintenance. The displays use both LED lights and incandescent ones, McCoy said. If a light goes out on the incandescent ones, typically it shuts down the whole display and will take longer to fix, he said, but that isn’t always the case with the LED ones. “About 2 p.m., Lonnie and his crew turn the lights on to see if anything needs to be handled before they leave for the day,” Hill said. The city is going more

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favorite time of the year because families get together and share the season. But it’s really the children that make Christmas so special. And knowing that is all I need to stay awake.

Over the years, lots of kids have left you snacks. How do you eat them all? What’s your favorite snack? Does anyone leave anything for the reindeer? Oh, I hoped you wouldn’t ask that because Mrs. Claus will see it. But I have to tell the truth so here it is: Yes, I usually eat all of the snacks. Milk and cookies are my favorite, but I also enjoy homemade treats. Sometimes I’ll share with the reindeer but I have to be careful not to feed them too much. I can’t have them falling asleep during our ride on Christmas Eve.

How do you relax after your busy Christmas Eve? Do you get a vacation, or do you and the elves get right back to work for next year? I usually land back at the North Pole and give treats to each reindeer before going inside myself. Once they are all bedded down, I go inside and Mrs. Claus usually has a hot cup of tea waiting for me. Then I crawl into bed and get a good night’s sleep. The elves usually wait until I arrive back at the North Pole before going to bed. So we all take a few days and then get started planning for the next Christmas. From there it’s work, work, work right up until Dec. 24.

What keeps you awake and alert through the night? Has Santa turned to Red Bull? Ho! Ho! Ho! Now that’s an excellent question! No, for me it’s the excitement of knowing that millions of children around the world will wake up to find that new bicycle or other toy they’ve wanted has been left for them that keeps me awake. This is my

green, so it’s steadily switching over to the LED lights that use less energy and are more cost efficient, McCoy said. They also have a longer life expectancy. “In the long term, they’ll all be LED, but it’s pretty expensive, so we buy them in chunks,” Hill said. Some of the LED strands don’t fit for the figures McCoy tries to design, he said, but with annual advancements in the industry, he thinks that issue will soon be addressed. Fantasy of Lights draws between 1,500 and 1,800 cars a night on weekends and 500 and 600 vehicles during the weekdays, Hill said. “Those cars bring revenue to Sumter,” he said. “People come to see the lights, and they might stop to eat on the way home.” For citizens of Sumter, it’s a tradition not to be missed. “I think people would really be surprised what all goes into this,” Hill said. “They think about doing their home over a weekend, and then

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Helicoptering? Parents go with kids to college NEW YORK — Lori Osterberg and her husband are lifelong Denver folk, but they got restless and intended to relocate for adventure’s sake once their only child left home for college. Well, long story short, they did that. Sort of. Rather than following the sun down to Mexico, they followed their daughter to Portland, Oregon, where she is a sophomore. While still taking long weekends and other trips to Canada and California, the couple bought an apartment near campus that all three share. “We’re calling it our gap year. We’re here for now, with the possibility of extending throughout her college career,” Osterberg said. “We’re taking it one year at a time.” Sometimes scoffed at as the ultimate in helicopter parenting, Osterberg and others see only benefits in relocating or buying a second home to be close to their college kids. Osterberg feels lucky. She and her husband work mainly online rather than grind it out 9-to-5 the old-fashioned way to pay college bills. For Dianne Sikel in Phoenix, it’s all about football for

Regina Santore, a Coldwell agent in Knoxville, the East Tennessee home of the University of Tennessee, relocated a couple last summer from a town about 380 miles away on the western side of the state so their freshman could live with them. “They felt very strongly they did not want their daughter living on campus. They felt like she would have a better study environment if she were with them. She didn’t seem to have any problem with it,” Santore said. The father, a computer programmer, and mother, a budding restaurateur, settled on a 1,600-square-foot ranch-style house near campus. “I can understand it, frankly, these days,” said Santore, who has a 4-year-old son. “But I don’t know if he’s going to appreciate me following him to college,” she laughed. Santore, originally from a small town in upstate New York, said a neighbor there relocated to New York City recently to live with her daughter during law school. “She basically made her daughter her priority,” she said.

her two boys, ages 18 and 15. She plans to rearrange her schedule as an auctioneer, part-time real estate agent and actress when her oldest starts college next year near Anaheim, California, so she can attend the games of both. That, she said, means she’ll leave Phoenix first thing Saturday mornings during football season for a rental home near the California campus, after she watches her youngest play in Phoenix on Fridays. Her youngest will stay with his father when she’s away. “These are moments that will be gone forever. I refuse to miss them,” Sikel said. “I’ve got to be near my children.” Coldwell Banker, the real estate firm, first noticed parents making such moves in 2008 while compiling its annual College Home Price Comparison Index that ranked average home prices in more than 300 college towns. David Siroty, a company spokesman, said the index has not been done in several years but anecdotally agents continue to see it pop up in home rentals and sales around the country near campuses.

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

Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass

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hristmas is here again, presents are being wrapped; it’s a fitting time to consider God’s greatest gift to us, Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate. He gave us another present, one that we cannot see, hear, or touch. Yet, we can feel it unmistakably. God gave us the present of His presence. All we have to do is ask Him for it. It can never be surpassed; His presence is a priceless gift of joy and peace. This Christmas, accept His greatest present; fill your life with the awe of the Father, the wisdom of His Son, and the illumining presence of His Holy Spirit. Luke 1.1-25

Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 West Fulton Street 803-775-8054 Rev. Lei Ferguson Washington Sun. School 9:00 am Praise Worship 9:55 am Worship 10:00 am

Baptist - Southern Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm

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City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Long Branch Baptist Church 2535 Peach Orchard Rd. Dalzell 499-1838 www.longbranch_baptist.com Rev. Brian Benenhaley Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Sun Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed Mid Week Service 7:00 pm Shaw Heights Baptist Church 2030 Peach Orchard Rd 499-4997 Rev. Robert White Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship:11 am & 6 pm

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The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Fr. Thomas Burke, C.S.S.R. Weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 5 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 am Mass The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 www.stjudesumtersc.org Fr. Charles Michael Donovan, C.S.S.R. Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sun. Euch.: 9:00, 11:30 am, 1 pm (Spanish)

Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study/Respect Monday: 7 pm

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

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

Calvary Christian Outreach Ministry 220 Hasel Street, Sumter, SC (ACADEMIC Learning Center) Sunday Worship 11:00 am LaShonda McElveen, Pastor

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Christ Community Church(CCC) 525 Oxford St, Sumter 803-934-9718 Sun. Worship 10:00 am (Patriot Hall)

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

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

St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. J. Robert (Bob) Huggins Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Night Supper/Bible Study 6:30 pm

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What is a Christian supposed to do about the news?

m I the only one who feels like the world has been a little more crazy these

past few weeks? A police officer shoots a man in Ferguson, Missouri, and riots ensue. A grand jury refuses to indict another police officer for using a choke hold that caused a death in New York. Protests SMITH break out. A new report accuses the CIA of more brutal torture. While Ebola has faded from the front pages, it is not gone. More than 5,000 people have died, and more are infected each day in West Africa. The Russians still

seem to want more of Ukraine. Impacting us in Sumter, our military was ready to disengage (finally) from Iraq and Afghanistan until ISIS/ISIL asserted itself. We are still sending friends and neighbors to the far side of the world to defend our country. The bad news can be overwhelming. That’s why some of you have stopped watching the news. I spoke recently with a woman who had not heard of Ferguson, Missouri. She told me with pride that she never watches the news or reads the paper. All that bad news, she said, upset her. The bad news upsets God, too. He did not make the world to be this way. Our God is a god of justice. He never decides who to love or favor based on the color of skin. He is the

god who woos and does not torture us into obedience. Our God heals. Our God wants peace between all the people He made. If we truly follow Jesus, it means what upsets Jesus upsets us. Maybe we can’t go to Africa and care for Ebola victims. Maybe we can’t speak to the rioting crowds. Maybe we can’t sit Putin down and have a conversation about loving your neighbor as yourself. What I can do is pray. This only sounds feeble if your idea of prayer is small. When I hear the news, I can pray and join with God. I can tell God I am on His side. I can offer myself as tool for justice. When I pray, God alerts me to in-

CHURCH NEWS Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 4319 Rowe Drive, Summerton, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service at 8 p.m. Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service at 10:30 p.m. Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 8749 Old Highway Six, Santee, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watchnight worship at 10 p.m. The Rev. Darrell Frasier will speak. * Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 — Martin Luther King observance and administration of the Lord’s Supper at 10 a.m. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 25 Community St., announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve worship experience at 10:30 p.m. The Rev. Robert Galloway will speak. * Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 — Holy Communion 2015 will be observed at 11 a.m. All worshippers are asked to wear white and/or black attire. Grace Full Gospel Church, 1540 Bradham Blvd., announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service at 9 p.m. The Rev. Trey Smoke, of Hartsville, will speak. The Singing Revelations, of Maxton, North Carolina, will provide music. Green Acres Assembly of God, 537 Lewis Road, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve service 9 p.m.-midnight with praise, worship, food and encouragement from God’s word. High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night worship at 9:30 p.m. * Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 — “Keeping the Dream Alive” 200 men in black program at 5 p.m. The Rev. Ronnie Brailsford will speak. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service at 10:30 p.m. * Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 — Holy Communion will follow the 10:15 a.m. service. Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New

Year’s Eve worship service and youth worship experience at 10 p.m. Youth speaker will be Pastor Neil Dubose, youth pastor of Bethesda Church of God. Minister Tiji Murphy, of Tacoma, Washington, and Minister Cartrell Woods, of Trinity MBC, will serve as worship service speakers. * Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 — Emancipation Day worship at noon. Pastor Telley L. Gadson will speak. Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service beginning at 10:30 p.m. * Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 — Male chorus anniversary program at 4 p.m. Kingdom Impact Worship Center, 24 Council St., announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve worship service at 10 p.m. Land Flowing with Milk & Honey Ministry, 1335 Peach Orchard Road, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night worship at 10 p.m. Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 — Gospel fest featuring the Singing Cousins at 3 p.m. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Joint Watch Night service with Salem Missionary Baptist Church at 10 p.m. at Mount Zion. Pastor Lei Washington will speak. * Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 — The Rev. Alfred Washington will speak at 6 p.m. * Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 — 31st pastoral anniversary worship celebration honoring the Rev. and Mrs. James Blassingame and family at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Sam Whack Jr., pastor of Chaney Grove Baptist Church, Timmonsville, will speak. Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Road, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service at 10:45 p.m. The Rev. Nate Brock will speak. New Israel Missionary Baptist Church, 5330 Old Camden Highway, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 — Pastor Grant will be installed and

consecrated as the 12th Moderator of the Jerusalem Baptist Association at 10 a.m. at the Jerusalem Association Convention Center, 613 Jones Ave., Andrews. Dr. James B. Blassingame will speak. * Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 — Martin Luther King observance and the Lord’s Supper will be administered at 10 a.m. New Testament Lighthouse Church, 1114 Boulevard Road, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service 9 p.m.-midnight. The Sims Family and others will provide music. Our Lady of Hope Catholic Parish announces: * New Year’s Mass schedule as follows: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, St. Ann, 2205 State Park Road, Santee; 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, Our Lady of Hope, 2529 Raccoon Road, Manning; 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, St. Mary, 14 N. Cantey St., Summerton; 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, Our Lady of Hope; and 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, St. Ann. Spring Hill AME Church, 4309 Bill Davis Road, Summerton, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service at 10 p.m. The Rev. Harvey Stutton will speak. St. James AME Church, 180 W. Fulton Manning Road, Pinewood, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service at 10:30 p.m. combined with New Hope UME, New Hope AME and St. Peter AME churches. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 — Trial sermon of Brother Tremaine Chandler at 3 p.m. Summerton Southern Methodist Church, 1107 Felton Road, Summerton, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve singing 8 p.m.-midnight. On the program: Armed & Ready; David Floyd & Marty James; and others. Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Granby Lane, Summerton, announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night service at 10 p.m. Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., announces: * Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve service at 9 p.m.

justice that exists in Sumter. I can begin to see that people need to know love and grace, whether they wear a badge or have been caught in a criminal act. My heart remembers that each person who dies from Ebola is not a statistic, but someone Jesus loved and died for. When I pray, I remember that if God can use a pagan king like Nebuchadnezzar, Putin is not off limits. If I follow Jesus, the news is my prayer list, and my prayers will not only change the world, they will change me in the world. So pray the news. God is at work. Join Him. Clay Smith is the lead pastor of Alice Drive Baptist Church.

There’s a lot to learn from freeing a goat I freed a goat last week. That’s not a metaphor or some new expression the kids are using these days. I literally freed a goat. While driving my usual route into town, desperately trying to exhaust my errand list, I saw a goat struggling Faith Matters to free his JAMIE H. head from WILSON the fence surrounding his pasture. It was obvious what had happened; the young ram had pushed its head through the metal bars in the fence to nibble a bit of flora. Like sticking a finger through the hole in the lid of a to-go cup, it was easy to go through but difficult and painful to get out. I empathized. I too have haphazardly inserted myself into situations where there was no easy extraction. I have fought determinedly to remove myself, only to be frustrated and dependant on the mercy of another. I tried to express my feelings of goodwill toward said goat in a series of waving hand gestures that I hoped would soothe and serve assurances of safety to the goat. Not having a background in animal husbandry, I think there was something lost in translation. Passers-by probably thought I was trying to cast a spell on him. I knew he didn’t understand me when he began thrashing around, probably angry at his situation and scared of this human sorcerer who had, at this point, grabbed hold of his horns and began manipulating his head. I would need to wedge his horns through the largest

part of the gap. He was having none of it: I pulled, he pulled. The goat was unable to extricate himself without outside help, and I was committed at this point. It’s a great metaphor, isn’t it? We get in too deep, we bite off too much. We thrash and fight and, not unlike my caprine friend, get nowhere. We need help getting unstuck. I could have probably lectured the goat on his poor decisions. I could have passed him by, relying on another to come to his aid. I could have simply used his predicament as a warning to others. None of those things would have helped his situation. He just needed someone to take the situation by the horns and show him the way. Sometimes its hard to know when to help a struggling friend, especially when they defiantly resist your help. Sadly, many of us can recall family or friends who have dug their heels into their destructive practice, refusing to accept help. They are hard to love. It’s easier to ignore and let that person spiral further down into their own bad habits. Galatians 6:2 tells us to share one another’s burdens, which I believe encompasses those situations where a person needs an intentional intervention. I finally finagled the goat’s horns through the narrow space and watched him spring back to his trip. There are many people among us who are stuck in bad situations. We can wish them well, we can look down on them, or we can provide them with the loving hand they so desperately need and bring them back to the herd. Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gamail. com.

Tsunami survivors recall how mosques stood firm BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — When a powerful tsunami smashed into this Indonesian city 10 years ago, the only structures left standing in many neighborhoods were mosques. For the hundreds who found refuge within their walls, the buildings’ lifesaving role has not been forgotten — and for many, that experience strengthened their faith. Architectural experts say the mosques in Banda Aceh survived because they were sturdily built and had stronger foundations than surrounding structures, many of which were likely constructed of shoddier materials. But many survivors believe the mosques were spared by divine intervention. “It’s because the mosque is the house of Allah, the creator of such a tsunami. It’s protected,” said Ahmad Junaidi, a survivor who fled to safety in the majestic Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, a major landmark in the city with its 115-foot minaret, white walls and seven black domes.

‘It’s because the mosque is the house of Allah, the creator of such a tsunami. It’s protected.’ AHMED JUNAIDI A tsunami survivor The mosque, built by Dutch colonizers and completed in 1881, was virtually unscathed by the Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami, which devastated the city and killed more than 230,000 people in more than a dozen nations around the Indian Ocean. As an 18-year-old, Reza Nasir found refuge from the disaster by climbing onto one of the Grand Mosque’s black domes. From there, he saw the ocean flood into the city and over the mosque’s outside walls, leaving hundreds of bodies in the courtyard. He had never seen so many corpses.

That was also when he started to pray five times a day, one of the five pillars of Islam. Many residents of Aceh, the most dominantly Muslim province in all of Indonesia, viewed the disaster as punishment for their lack of devotion to God. The tsunami has actually made many more devout, said Faisal Ali, a prominent cleric. “It encouraged Acehnese to renew their dedication to their faith,” Ali said. With the renewed religious fervor among many in Aceh, the region on the northern tip of Sumatra also has become the only one in Indonesia governed by Islamic Shariah law — part of a peace agreement with the government to end a decades-long separatist war that granted the region some autonomy. Mirza Irwansyah, an architectural expert from Banda Aceh’s state-run Syiah Kuala University, said that at least 27 mosques in the city survived the tsunami, often the only buildings in their neighborhoods to do so. Photos

of the structures standing amid the debris circulated on the Internet after the disaster, with many calling their survival a miracle, he said. But they stood firm mostly because of their solid construction compared to surrounding buildings, he said. The Grand Mosque, he said, was built by Europeans with a sturdy foundation. Irwansyah also said that in many cases mosques and churches are built by charities and are therefore less likely to be cheated by corrupt contractors who use lower quality materials in houses and ordinary buildings to cut costs. Now 28, Nasir — who watched the tsunami rush in from the rooftop of the Grand Mosque — recently awoke before dawn to join dozens of others for prayers at the same spot. Together, they bowed their foreheads to the white stone floor that was once covered with bodies. “I feel like I have a second chance in life after surviving the tsunami,” Nasir said. “I’m grateful. It created a momentum for me to change to be better.”

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‘Funny’ takes viewers behind the scenes BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH CBS departs from its schedule with something old and familiar, yet decidedly different. Produced with the Paley Center for Media, “Now That’s Funny! On Set With TV’s Hottest Comedies” (8 p.m., CBS) offers an insider’s look at the making of television comedies, including interviews with stars and creative teams. This differs from “normal” network programming in that it celebrates series not on CBS and not even on network television. Except for award shows, a network’s discussion of television tends toward the self-promotional. Networks might air syndicated entertainment news “magazines,” but they never devote much time to promoting their competition. That’s one reason why TV has long aired shows that criticize (and publicize) movies, but have never embraced a show featuring TV critics or criticism. Why air a show on ABC extolling HBO, NBC or Netflix? But hey, if you change your mind(s), you know where to find me. “Funny!” takes viewers behind the scenes on the sets of “Modern Family” (ABC); “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS), “New Girl” (Fox) and “Parks and Recreation” (NBC). It also acknowledges “Episodes” (Showtime) and “Key and Peele” (Comedy Central). • A repeat “American Masters” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings) tries to rescue the artist from his Christmas sweater. “Bing Crosby Rediscovered” recalls young Bing’s extraordinary sex appeal and his emergence as a nonchalant male role model who towered over entertainment from the 1920s through the 1950s. Artie Shaw once dubbed him “The first hip white person born in the United States.” Crosby mastered three mediums: records, radio and film. He remains the most popular recording artist of all time. Without him, the CBS radio network would probably never have survived the 1920s. His “Road” movies with Bob Hope were the most successful Hollywood franchise until James Bond arrived. “Rediscovered” hints that Crosby’s efforts to conquer television, a fourth medium, may

have been his reputation’s undoing. Younger viewers simply associate him with his annual Christmas specials, that, but for a memorable duet with David Bowie, featured Bing as a corny old man in a sweater, showing off the limited talents of his sprawling family. This may explain why, for all of his success, Crosby has been largely overlooked since his death in 1977. • The gang on “Treehouse Masters” (9 p.m., Animal Planet, TVPG) rushes to make a Christmas deadline. A holiday themed “Redwood Kings” (10 p.m., TV-PG) follows. • The season finale of “Mysteries at the Museum” (9 p.m., Travel, TV-PG) examines a controversial case of a Renoir masterpiece said to have been found at a flea market and purchased for $10. • “Tsunami: Day of Destruction” (10 p.m., National Geographic, TV-PG) and “Asian Tsunami: The Deadliest Wave” (10 p.m., Smithsonian, r, TV-PG) recall the natural disaster that killed hundreds of thousands in South Asia on Dec. 26, 2004.

CULT CHOICE • Best known as J.R. from “Dallas,” Larry Hagman carved out a memorable role in the 1964 nuclear war drama “FailSafe” (6 p.m., TCM), co-starring Henry Fonda and Walter Matthau.

Cosby not finding support from black community WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Cosby hasn’t been “America’s dad” for years. For some blacks, he is the cranky uncle complaining about young blacks who, in his view, dress and behave in a way that drags down their race. The shift in perceptions of Cosby, from revered comedian to more of a public scold, may be costing him support in the black community as he battles decades-old accusations of drugging and sexually assaulting women. Few people outside Cosby’s circle of family and friends are rallying around him. Besides the gravity of the accusations, Cosby’s own words may help explain why. “He’s asking people to pull up their pants and act right,” said Fredrick Harris, director of the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University. “People are questioning, ‘Why were you unzipping yours and pulling yours down?’” More than 15 women have come forward since November claiming to have been drugged, sexually assaulted or both by Cosby, who has never been charged in connection with any of the allegations. A 2005 lawsuit by a Penn-

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sylvania woman was settled before it went to trial. Earlier this month, prosecutors in California declined to pursue charges against him in the case of Judy Huth, who claimed Cosby molested her 40 years ago. Since his iconic sitcom “The Cosby Show” ended in the early 1990s, Cosby has moved away from the benign “Heathcliff Huxtable” father figure to a chastising curmudgeon, scolding African Americans for what he deemed irresponsible behavior. The most famous of his critiques came in Washington, D.C. a decade ago during a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, which declared segregated schools unconstitutional. Cosby cited a range of behaviors, from speech and attire to single-parent households and dropout rates as high as 50 percent in some cities. “Parenting is not going on,” he said. Lower-income families are not “holding their end in this deal.” “I’m talking about these people who cry when their son is standing there in an orange suit,” he elaborated.

“Where were you when he was 2? Where were you when he was 12? Where were you when he was 18, and how come you don’t know he had a pistol?” Cosby’s comments prompted spirited debate. Some commentators backed his call for greater personal responsibility, while others decried the harsh tone he invoked when talking about poorer blacks. Now, Cosby’s criticism may be causing younger blacks not to defend him, said Tamara Winfrey Harris, author of an upcoming book on black women and marriage. “There are generations of young black kids,” she said, “who didn’t grow up with the Huxtables as the picture of the perfect black family.” “They don’t see him as being on their side, so they’re not on his,” she said.

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Suicidal internet ‘friend’ needs professional help DEAR ABBY — I’m a grad student who enjoys perusing social networks for jokes and stuff. The other day I Dear Abby came across a post from ABIGAIL someone who VAN BUREN said he wanted to kill himself. Naturally, I kind of freaked out. I contacted the person to ask him not to and thankfully he didn’t. Normally I don’t do the whole “Internet friend” thing, but we decided to keep chatting and since then we have become fast friends. I’m not sure how to help this person, though.

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He is in the military and fears losing his job if he seeks help. I don’t want to pressure him into seeing a professional, since part of what’s causing his anxiety is being ordered around constantly, but I don’t want him to hurt himself. I know I can’t save this person; I can only walk alongside while he figures it all out, but I don’t want him to suffer. Please tell me what to do! Long-distance friend DEAR LONG-DISTANCE FRIEND — I’ll try. Are you SURE this person is who he purports to be? Suicidal people don’t usually broadcast it to strangers they meet on the Internet. When you say he’s afraid that if he seeks professional help he’ll lose his job, is he intending to make a career in the military?

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If the answer is yes, and he doesn’t like “being ordered around constantly,” he has chosen the wrong career. You should tell this individual that it’s essential he talk to someone about his suicidal impulses who has the training to actually help him with his suffering (your word). If you encourage him to lean on you, it will only prolong his procrastination about standing on his own two feet. For BOTH your sakes, deliver your message clearly and back away. Because you have known each other for such a short time, it shouldn’t be too traumatic. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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

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

ACROSS 1 45-Down component 5 Sunday service component 10 RWR successor 14 Humdinger 15 Hamlin of NASCAR 16 “Firecracker” singer Lisa 17 Certain pickup, to an astrologer? 19 Eurasian border river 20 Peer 21 Some are smooth 23 CBS franchise since 2000 24 Canadian loc. of the fictional Green Gables 26 Chicago suburb 27 Gorton’s product, to an astrologer? 31 Where to find MSFT 34 Delinquency result, perhaps 35 Gale—n cargo 36 Not kosher 37 Dawn goddess 38 Tea serving? 39 Word with paint or blanket 40 Risks

42 People with a maize god 44 Stubborn, to an astrologer? 47 Entrance to la maison 48 San Francisco’s __ Hill 49 Guitar wood 52 Richard Crenna played him in the TV miniseries “On Wings of Eagles” 55 Unstable 57 Dept. of Labor arm 58 Courageous, to an astrologer? 60 Othello, for one 61 Vegged out 62 Transvaal settler 63 Make out 64 O’s, for one 65 Mex. title DOWN 1 Vin choice 2 Greek capital 3 Cover for a crime 4 Two-person contest 5 Summer hours in Chi. 6 Intrepid 7 “Movin’ __”: “The Jeffersons” theme 8 Tees off 9 Cracker brand since 1904 10 Squat targets

11 Daily reading for many 12 Grow tiresome 13 Energy-related units: Abbr. 18 Antique tone 22 __ flute 25 Legal title: Abbr. 27 Email attachment 28 Jagged, as a leaf’s edge 29 “Grinding It Out” autobiographer 30 Barflies 31 Food package amt. 32 Flooring calculation 33 Hang out one’s shingle, say 37 Heavenly 38 Benchmark: Abbr. 40 Do a new

parent’s job 41 Pip’s romantic interest in “Great Expectations” 42 Stir 43 Donkey relative 45 You can count on it 46 Pollen bearer 49 Woods or Irons 50 Shooting sport 51 Monster slain by Hercules 52 Spanish Steps site 53 Spanish bears 54 Exude 56 Mars and Saturn 59 Money mgrs.?

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H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 Founder, The Item

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NOTABLE & QUOTABLE In “The Subtle Sensations of Faith,” David Brooks writes, “With Hanukkah coming to an end, Christmas days away, and people taking time off work, we are in a season of quickened faith.” Read it online at www.nytimes.com: When you watch people exercise that faith, whether lighting candles or attending Midnight Mass, the first thing you see is how surprising it is. You’d think faith would be a simple holding of belief, or a confidence in things unseen, but, in real life, faith is unpredictable and ever-changing. Most believers seem to have had these magical moments of wonder and clearest consciousness, which suggested a dimension of existence beyond the everyday. Maybe it happened during childbirth, with music, in nature, in love or pain, or during a moment of overwhelming gratitude and exaltation. Insecure believers sometimes cling to a rigid and simplistic faith. But confident believers are willing to face their dry spells, doubts, and evolution. Faith as practiced by such people is change. It is restless, growing. It’s not right and wrong that changes, but their spiritual state and their daily practice. As the longings grow richer, life does, too. As Wiman notes, “To be truly alive is to feel one’s ultimate existence within one’s daily existence.” ••• In “The Marvel of American Resilience,” Bret Stephens writes, “Autocrats can always cultivate prodigies. The question is what to do with the remaining 99 percent.” Read it online at www.wsj.com: Imagine an economic historian in the year 2050 talking to her students about the most consequential innovations of the early 21st century — the Model Ts and Wright flyers and Penicillins of our time. What would make her list? Surely fracking — shorthand for the combination of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing that is making the U.S. the world’s leading oil and gas producer — would be noted. Surely social media — the bane of autocrats like Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and of parents like me — would also get a mention. Mobile apps? Check. The emerging science of cancer immunotherapy? Hopefully, with fingers tightly crossed. After drawing up this list, our historian would then observe that each innovation had “Made in USA” stamped all over it. How strange, she might say, that so many Americans of the day spent so much of their time bellyaching about the wretched state of their schools, the paralyzed nature of their politics, their mounting fiscal burdens and the predictions of impending decline. Perhaps because I grew up as an American living abroad, I’ve always been struck by the disconnect between American achievement and self-perception. To this day I find it slightly amazing that, in the U.S., I can drink water straight from a tap, that a policeman has never asked me for a “contribution,” that my luggage has never been stolen, that nobody gets kidnapped for ransom, that Maoesque political purges are conducted only in the editorials of the New York Times. Try saying the same thing about everyday life in Brazil, Russia, India, China or South Africa — the so-called Brics countries once anointed by a Goldman Sachs guru as the economies of the future. ••• An excerpt from Mark Twain’s famous letter to his daughter as Santa Claus: MY DEAR SUSIE CLEMENS: I have received and read all the letters which you and your little sister have written me by the hand of your mother and your nurses; I have also read those which you little people have written me with your own hands — for although you did not use any characters that are in grown people’s alphabet, you used the characters that all children in all lands on earth and in the twinkling stars use; and as all my subjects in the moon are children and use no characters but that, you will easily understand that I can read your and your baby sister’s jagged and fantastic marks without trouble at all. But I had trouble with those letters which you dictated through your mother and the nurses, for I am a foreigner and cannot read English writing well. You will find that I made no mistakes about the things which you and the baby ordered in your own letters — I went down your chimney at midnight when you were asleep and delivered them all myself — and kissed both of you, too, because you are good children, welltrained, nice-mannered, and about the most obedient little people I ever saw. But in the letter which you dictated there are some words that I could not make out for certain, and one or two small orders which I could not fill because we ran out of stock. The Item’s “Notable & Quotable” column is compiled by Graham Osteen. Send comments or ideas to graham@theitem.com.

COMMENTARY

Cuba Derangement Syndrome

ASHINGTON — Barack Obama has made a geopolitical irrelevancy suddenly relevant to American presidential politics. For decades, Cuba has been instructive as a museum of two stark failures: socialism and the U.S. embargo. Now, Cuba has become useful as a clarifier of different Republican flavors of foreign-policy thinking. The permanent embargo was imposed in 1962 in the hope of achieving, among other things, regime change. Well. Fidel Castro, 88, has not been seen in public since January and may be even more mentally diminished than anyone — including his 83-year old brother — who still adheres to Marxism. Whatever Fidel’s condition, however, Cuba has been governed by the Castros during 11 U.S. presidencies, and for more years than the Soviet Union dominated Eastern Europe. Regime change — even significant regime modification — has not happened in Havana. Some conservative criticisms of Obama’s new Cuba policy — which includes normalizing diplomatic and commercial relations, to the extent that presidential action can — seem reflexive. They look symptomatic of Cold War Nostalgia and 1930s Envy — yearnings for the moral clarity of the struggle with the totalitarians. Cuba’s regime, although totalitarian, no longer matters in international politics. As bankrupt morally as it is economically, the regime is intellectually preposterous and an enticing model only for people who want to live where there are lots of 1950s Chevrolets. Eleven million Cubans, however, matter. Obama’s new policy is defensible if it will improve their political conditions by insinuating into Cuba economic and cultural forces that will be subversive of tyranny.

Sen. Rand Paul, a potential Republican presidential candidate, evidently considers this hope highly probable. He is correct to support giving it a try. But he may not understand how many times such wishes have fathered the thought that commerce can pacify the world. In 1910, 40 peaceful European years after the Franco-Prussian War, Norman Angell’s book “The Great Illusion” became an international best-seller by arguing that war between developed industrial George countries would Will be prohibitively expensive, hence futile, hence unlikely. Soon Europe stumbled into what was, essentially, a 30-year war. Angell’s theory was an early version of what foreign-policy analyst James Mann calls “the Starbucks fallacy,” the theory that when people become accustomed to a plurality of coffee choices, they will successfully demand political pluralism. We are sadder but wiser now that this theory has been wounded, if not slain, by facts, two of which are China and Vietnam. Both combine relatively open economic systems with political systems that remain resolutely closed. Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential 2016 rival of Paul’s, is properly disgusted that Obama, in striking his deal with Cuba, accomplished disgracefully little for the country’s breathtakingly brave democracy advocates. There are two reasons for questioning whether Obama really tried. First, he is generally congruent with, and partly a product of, academic leftism. Hence, he might be tinged with the sentimentalism that has made Cuba a destination for political pilgrims too ideologically blinkered to see the extraordinary sadism of Cuba’s

treatment of its many political prisoners. Second, Obama is so phobic about George W. Bush’s miscarried “regime change” in Iraq, that he cannot embrace, or at least enunciate, a regime change policy toward Cuba. Regime change, however, must be, at bottom, the justification for his new approach. Cuba Derangement Syndrome (CDS), a recurring fever, accounted for the Bay of Pigs calamity, the most feckless use of U.S. power ever. After this, the Kennedys, President John and Attorney General Robert, continued to encourage harebrained attempts to destabilize Cuba and assassinate its leader. Today, CDS afflicts those who, like Rubio, charge that U.S. diplomatic relations and economic interactions “lead to legitimizing” Cuba’s regime. America’s doctrine about legitimacy has been clear since the Declaration of Independence: Governments derive their “just powers” from the consent of the governed. America has diplomatic and commercial relations with many regimes that are realities even though they flunk our legitimacy test. Twenty-three years after Cuba ceased being a Soviet satellite, there is no compelling, or even coherent, argument for why Cuba, among all the world’s repulsive regimes, should be the object of a U.S. policy whose rationale is to express the obvious -- U.S. distaste. What makes Rubio uncharacteristically shrill, saying Paul has “no idea what he’s talking about”? And what makes Paul too clever by half when saying Rubio wants to “retreat to our borders” and hence is an “isolationist”? CDS does this. As they brawl about Cuba, a geopolitical irrelevancy, neither seems presidential. George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. © 2014, Washington Post Writers Group

LETTER TO THE EDITOR WE’RE MOVING TOWARD ENERGY INDEPENDENCE WITHOUT PIPELINE I wrote a letter about the editorial cartoon that said Democrats were killing blue-collar jobs by opposing the oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast. Mr. Gaydos responded. He seemed to agree with many things I said because he took off talking about how Keystone XL would help our local oil dealers and it was not going to bust U.S. exports of oil, which I said were 3 million barrels a day. Our country is moving toward energy independence without a pipeline. I talked about the problems of giving a private foreign company the right to take people’s land and use it. I talked about what happens when the pipe breaks, oil spills and the pipeline private owners hid behind lawyers to avoid cleanup. The parent of the company that dumped millions of tons of hazardous waste near Santee was foreign. They declared bankruptcy and left. Why not make it a rule that if you build the pipeline, you have to

put up $1 per barrel of oil that goes through it into a fund to cleanup of spills and to removal when the pipeline is no longer needed? If we had collected just 10 cents per pound of toxic mess that was dumped at Pinewood, we would have over $500 million in cash now instead of using tax money for problems there. Companies always sweet talk when they want something. Why not charge up front for any future damage they might do? Charge cash. Promises like with the dump will never clean up one ounce of oil or waste. Oh, and since the pipeline is supposed to cost $10 billion, why not see if the company will build gigawatts of power generated from wind, solar and geothermal power instead. That would help America become energy independent not just while the oil shale lasts but way into the future. And that generates tens of thousands of blue- and white-collar jobs right here at home. No need to hide behind cute little names like Keystone XL. LYOD YOUNG Sumter

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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed on New Year’s Day. GOVERNMENT — The following are closed today: state government offices; City of Sumter offices; Sumter County offices; Clarendon County offices; Lee County offices; City of Manning offices; and City of Bishopville offices. The following will be closed on New Year’s Day: federal government offices; U.S. Postal Service; state government offices; City of Sumter offices; Sumter County offices; Clarendon County offices; City of Manning offices; Lee County offices; and City of Bishopville offices. SCHOOLS — The following will be closed through Jan. 2, 2015: Sumter School District; Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3; Lee County Public Schools; Robert E. Lee Academy; Thomas Sumter Academy; Wilson Hall; St. Anne Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier High School; William Thomas Academy; Laurence Manning Academy; and Clarendon Hall. Sumter Christian School will be closed through Jan. 1, 2015. A faculty in-service day will be observed on Jan. 2, 2015, and students will return on Jan. 5, 2015. Central Carolina Technical College will be closed through Jan. 2, 2015. USC Sumter and Morris College will be closed through Jan. 1, 2015. UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. is closed today and will be closed on New Year’s Day. Farmers Telephone Coop. will be closed on New Year’s Day. OTHER — Clemson Extension Service is closed today and will be closed on New Year’s Day. The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day. The Sumter County Library is closed today and will be closed on New Year’s Day. The Harvin Clarendon County Library is closed today, Saturday and New Year’s Day. All offices of The Sumter Item will be closed on New Year’s Day. The newspaper will not publish on New Year’s Day.

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

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

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — Every Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at (803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426. EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Reconnecting EUGENIA LAST with past colleagues or sharing information with someone you find inspiring and innovative will help you make decisions regarding your future. Don’t let your current professional situation get you down. Plan your strategy for the new year.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Travel plans and visiting friends or relatives will add to your enjoyment and give you a better sense of a situation unfolding in your family or community. Someone will offer you something unusual that will encourage you in the new year. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can make positive changes at home that will help you head into the upcoming year feeling comfortable about making any professional alterations that are scheduled. Don’t be fooled by emotional blackmail. Do your own thing. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you let daydreaming take over, it will lead to a surprising revelation regarding your future. Finding a way to make your living doing something you enjoy will send you down a favorable path.

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 7753926 or Nancy at (803) 4694789. Asthma Support Group — Every 1st Thursday, 6 p.m., Clarendon County School District 3 Parenting Center, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. Call Mary Howard at (843) 659-2102. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 9057720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll do better visiting friends than sticking around home. Added responsibilities, complaints and demands can be expected if you spend the day with those you live with. Break away from situations that are confining, and do something that brings you pleasure. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Spend time fleshing out an idea you have. Someone you love will help you find a simple answer to a complex problem. Change is upon you, but sticking to moderation, fair play and practicality will be what leads to your success. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emotional disappointment is apparent. Stick to the truth and refuse to let anyone manipulate you. Make positive changes at home or make travel plans that will give you greater incentive to tidy up loose ends before you leave. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Taking time off work will give you a chance to rethink what you are doing and how you can make improvements. An unusual job prospect will catch your eye. Don’t hesitate to look into what it entails. Positive change is ahead of you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get together with friends, or travel to places that promise excitement or a different perspective on the way you live. You can stabilize your home and personal relationships by checking out options that offer something for everyone you love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t overreact to personal situations going on between you and a partner. Focus on the changes you can make to improve your current financial or professional position. Strive to be happier with who you are and what you do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take time to enjoy friends or to do something that adds to your comfort or personal improvement. Love is on the rise and a romantic gesture can help bring you and someone special closer together. An unusual living arrangement is apparent.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Excitement will mount regarding something you want to pursue. Ask for favors and you will get whatever help you need. Plan to get together with people you have worked with in the past or haven’t seen in a long time. Love is highlighted.

DAILY PLANNER

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WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

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TUESDAY

Mostly sunny and beautiful

Clear to partly cloudy

Increasing clouds

Cloudy with a couple of t-storms

Cloudy with a shower or two

Cooler with periods of sun

61°

36°

65° / 51°

69° / 56°

70° / 46°

61° / 39°

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 25%

SE 3-6 mph

VAR 2-4 mph

S 3-6 mph

SSW 6-12 mph

WSW 4-8 mph

NE 8-16 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 32/59 Spartanburg 34/60

Greenville 34/59

Columbia 33/62

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 35/61

Aiken 31/62

ON THE COAST

Charleston 37/63

Today: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High 59 to 63. Saturday: Mostly cloudy and delightful. High 63 to 67.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER YESTERDAY

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

69° 50° 55° 33° 79° in 1990 14° in 1989

Precipitation Yesterday Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

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

2.46" 3.83" 2.51" 38.84" 48.66" 46.11"

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Fri. City Hi/Lo/W Atlanta 58/39/s Chicago 47/38/pc Dallas 62/46/c Detroit 46/38/pc Houston 71/65/c Los Angeles 64/43/s New Orleans 68/60/pc New York 49/38/s Orlando 76/64/pc Philadelphia 50/34/s Phoenix 56/36/s San Francisco 58/44/s Wash., DC 52/36/s

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

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 59/53/c 44/27/r 47/32/c 50/32/r 72/46/r 65/46/s 75/65/r 50/41/pc 82/66/sh 51/41/s 58/35/s 56/46/s 54/44/s

Myrtle Beach 39/59

Manning 35/63

Today: Plenty of sunshine. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny. Winds light and variable.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 35/62

Bishopville 33/61

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 56/32/s 58/34/s 62/34/s 63/47/s 54/40/s 63/44/s 58/32/s 60/37/s 62/36/s 60/34/s 59/36/s 60/37/s 60/35/s

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24-hr chg +0.52 +1.76 +0.24 +1.67 +0.19 +0.02

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Sunset 5:19 p.m. Moonset 10:46 p.m.

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Ht. 3.3 --3.0 3.2

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Low 6:37 a.m. 7:16 p.m. 7:36 a.m. 8:10 p.m.

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 59/31/s 63/45/s 59/43/s 62/39/s 62/47/s 57/34/s 58/32/s 61/33/s 65/47/s 60/35/s 60/48/s 60/37/s 56/33/s

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LOTTERY NUMBERS LOTTERY NUMBERS WERE UNAVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME. NUMBERS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (803) 734-4966 (IWON).

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Fred, a 2-year-old red and brown male chow mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is sweet, affectionate, active, playful and friendly. Fred loves to run and play outside and adores lots of attention. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

Did you forget the SPCA during your holiday shopping? It’s not too late! Currently, the biggest needs are for dry puppy and kitten food; wet cat food; cat litter; and cleaning supplies. The following are also appreciated: Newspapers; stuffed animals (any size); heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets (for cat cages and puppies); canned dog and cat food; dry dog and cat food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; and monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

SECTION

WR Roland leaves team days FRIDAY, before bowl DECEMBER 26, 2014 B2

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

PREP BASKETBALL

USC FOOTBALL

Hard act to follow

DBs Harris Jr., Lammons eager for shot at Hurricanes

Padres dealing with depth issues while trying to contend for another region crown

BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com Returning five players, including two starters, and coming off a region championship, the St. Francis Xavier High School boys basketball team had high expectations coming into this season. With just eight players on the roster though, Padres head coach Junko Allen said those expectations have changed a bit. SFX, which is 5-4 overall and 1-1 in SCISA Region III-1A, lost five players due to military parents being reassigned. “Initially, prior to the season, we were defending region champs so we want to continue hard to reach that goal and repeat this year,” Allen said. “As we’ve got further into games, it was about the third or fourth game, my message to them to give me 100 percent every single game, every single practice, no matter what the outcome will be, then we will be good to go.’ “The region championship, I don’t want to say it doesn’t matter, but I don’t want them to feel disappointed if we don’t reach that goal, as well as making it to state,” she added. “I’m trying to make goals more realistic with what I have as far as talent so they don’t feel defeated before they get further into the season.” Seniors Jay McFadden and Dalton Foreman are the team’s two returning starters and its top scorers. Justin Lyons, Kenneth Harp, Steven Edwards, Chris Rickabaugh, Chris Pugh and Michael Smith make up the rest of the Padres roster. “We’re just so much younger, less experienced and we don’t have the bench that we had last year. We just have eight players, so really conditioning is a big factor for us,” Allen said. “Until we get into prime condition we’re not going to be very competitive, I don’t

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St. Francis Xavier’s Jay McFadden, center, is one of two returning starters for the Padres, who are vying for another region title despite just eight players on the roster. think.” The smaller squad means SFX has to be careful about its foul situation and condi-

tioning. The team is also comprised of three post players and five guards, which has also been a chal-

lenge. “We’re not pushing the

COLUMBIA — Al Harris Jr. and Chris Lammons each have started games at cornerback for the University of South Carolina as freshmen this season. Both are also Florida residents with an intimate knowledge of the University of Miami, the Gamecocks’ opponent in the Independence Bowl on Saturday. “They recruited me, but they HARRIS JR. didn’t offer me,” said Harris, who lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “I have a little grudge about that.” The Hurricanes LAMMONS sang a different tune where Lammons was concerned, however, displaying interest early. “They recruited me,” said Lammons, who lives in Sunrise, Florida. “They were actually the first team to offer me (a scholarship). Things didn’t work out, and I’m here. I’m happy I’m here and that I’ll get a chance to play against them.” The similarities between the two end there. Harris has patterned his game after his father, Al Harris Sr., who played cornerback in the NFL for 14 seasons and is now an assistant coach with the Kansas City Chiefs. Lammons lost his parents when each died of medical complications within weeks of each other when he was 11. Harris got a jump on Lammons for playing time by enrolling at USC for both summer sessions. Lammons was not academically cleared to enroll until the fall semester. Harris became an early starter at cornerback, while Lammons gradually earned playing time as the season progressed. They were pressed into action because the Gamecocks had few veteran players at the position.

SEE PADRES, PAGE B3

SEE DBS, PAGE B3

PRO FOOTBALL

NBA ROUNDUP

Shaw excited about 1st start

Wade, Deng help Heat spoil LeBron’s return to Miami

Former USC standout QB takes reins for Browns on Sunday against Ravens BY TOM WITHERS The Associated Press BEREA, Ohio — Connor Shaw played for his dad in high school and ran South Carolina’s offense under the ultra-demanding Steve Spurrier in college. If that won’t toughen a guy’s skin, nothing will. Raised in a football family, Shaw knew when he was 5 years old that all he ever wanted to do was be an NFL starting quarterback. The undrafted rookie may get his shot on Sunday. With Johnny Manziel done for the season with a hamstring injury and Brian Hoyer still unable to throw because of a sore shoulder and biceps, Shaw will likely make his starting debut when the Browns (7-8) conclude another disappointing season this week against the Baltimore Ravens. For Shaw, it’s a dream come true, the chance to show he belongs. “I’m really excited about it,’’ he said. “It’s been a long sea-

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Cleveland quarterback Connor Shaw (9) is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday against a Baltimore team fighting for a playoff spot. son.’’ And a long journey for the former Gamecocks star, who went 27-5 as a starter in the SEC, but

then was invited for just one visit to an NFL team before May’s

SEE SHAW, PAGE B2

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 24 of his 31 points in the first half, Luol Deng finished with 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in LeBron James’ first game back at his former home 101-91 on Thursday. Chris Andersen scored 12 for the Heat, who led by as many as 17, trailed for a moment in the fourth quarter before gathering themselves and pulling away again. James scored 30 points for the Cavaliers, hugging his former teammates before the game and after the final buzzer. It was James’ first time as an opponent in Miami since helping the Heat reach each of the last four NBA Finals, winning two titles. Kyrie Irving added 25 points, and Kevin Love scored 14 for Cleveland.

James was running the gamut of emotions Thursday when he WADE arrived at the arena that he called home for the past four seasons. So did the fans who were seeing him again. They booed the fourtime NBA MVP when he and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the court for warmups, kept booing when he touched the ball, gave him a mixed reaction when he was introduced as a starter, then cheered — that is, cheered — when he turned the ball over on one of his first touches. But perhaps the truest measure of how James is remembered came during the first timeout of the game, when the Heat unveiled a tribute video

SEE HEAT, PAGE B2

SPORTS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014

SPORTS ITEMS

Junior WR Roland leaves USC COLUMBIA — South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says wide receiver Shaq Roland has left the team just days before the Independence Bowl. Shortly after arriving in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Tuesday, Spurrier said the junior didn’t make the bowl trip and appears to be planning to drop out of school and turn pro. ROLAND Roland was named the best high school player in South Carolina in 2011, but never quite lived up to the hype with the Gamecocks. He caught 26 passes for 356 yards and four touchdowns in 2014, showing little improvement from his sophomore season. Roland caught 56 passes for 891 yards and 10 TDs in his three years at South Carolina. The Gamecocks face Miami in Saturday’s Independence Bowl.

AP SOURCE: PITT TO NAME NARDUZZI AS HEAD COACH PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh is hoping Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi can bring some stability to a program trying to find its footing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. A person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press on Wednesday that Narduzzi has reached an agreement with the Panthers to replace Paul Chryst. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the school had not

yet made an announcement. A press conference is scheduled for Friday. The 48-year-old Narduzzi has spent the last eight seasons building the Spartans into one of the nation’s top defenses. The hiring is a homecoming of sorts for Narduzzi. His father Bill coached at Youngstown State from 1965-75. Narduzzi inherits a program coming off a fourth straight 6-6 regular season. The job came open when Chryst left for Wisconsin last week.

AP SOURCE: BRAVES, GRILLI AGREE TO 2-YEAR DEAL ATLANTA — A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Atlanta Braves and veteran reliever Jason Grilli have agreed to a two-year contract. The person says the agreement includes a club option for a third year. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. The 38-year-old right-hander will fill a setup role for closer Craig Kimbrel. He will help replace Jordan Walden, who was traded with right fielder Jason Heyward to the Cardinals in the offseason deal that sent starting pitcher Shelby Miller to Atlanta. Grilli was an All-Star closer for the Pirates in 2013, when he had 33 saves. He lost his stopper job before he was traded to the Angels on June 27, 2014. He finished with a combined 12 saves and 4.00 ERA last season. From wire reports

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SCOREBOARD

THURSDAY’S GAMES

TV, RADIO

Washington 102, New York 91 Oklahoma City 114, San Antonio 106 Miami 101, Cleveland 91 L.A. Lakers at Chicago, 8 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY

TODAY’S GAMES

7:45 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – West Ham vs. Chelsea (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Newcastle vs. Manchester United (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 12:25 p.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Queens Park vs. Arsenal (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. – College Football: Heart of Dallas Bowl from Dallas – Illinois vs. Louisiana Tech (ESPN). 4:30 p.m. – College Football: Quick Lane Bowl from Detroit – North Carolina vs. Rutgers (ESPN). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – High School Football: Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas from Spartanburg (ESPNU). 8 p.m. – College Football: St. Petersburg Bowl from St. Petersburg, Fla. – North Carolina State vs. Central Florida (ESPN). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Houston at Memphis (NBA TV). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Oklahoma City (SPORTSOUTH).

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

East

TODAY

y-New England Miami Buffalo N.Y. Jets SOUTH

Heart of Dallas Bowl Illinois (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl At Detroit Rutgers (7-5) vs. North Carolina (6-6), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl UCF (9-3) vs. N.C. State (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN)

SATURDAY

Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Duke (9-3) vs. Arizona State (9-3), 2 p.m. (CBS) Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Miami (6-6) vs. South Carolina (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN2) Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Boston College (7-5) vs. Penn State (6-6), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Nebraska (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN)

TUESDAY

Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Notre Dame (7-5) vs. LSU (8-4), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Belk Bowl At Charlotte Louisville (9-3) vs. Georgia (9-3), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fosters Farm Bowl At Santa Clara, Calif. Stanford (7-5) vs. Maryland (7-5), 10 p.m. (ESPN)

JAN. 1

Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin (10-3) vs. Auburn (8-4), Noon (ESPN2) Cotton Bowl Classic At Arlington, Texas Michigan State (10-2) vs. Baylor (11-1), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) Citrus Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Minnesota (8-4) vs. Missouri (10-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Playoff semifinal: Oregon (12-1) vs. Florida State (13-0), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Playoff semifinal: Alabama (12-1) vs. Ohio State (12-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)

JAN. 12

Cleveland forward LeBron James, right, hugs Miami guard Dwyane Wade prior to Thursday’s game in Miami. The Heat won 101-91.

College Football Championship At Arlington, Texas Sugar Bowl winner vs. Rose Bowl winner, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)

HEAT FROM PAGE B1

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

for their former star — a minutelong series of clips commemorating his four NBA Finals runs and two titles in Miami, after which he waved to the crowd and got a lengthy standing ovation. No, Miami isn’t happy he left. Also, no, Miami apparently hasn’t forgotten what he meant to that Heat run. “I gave everything and more to this city when I was here,” James said before the game, his first time back at the arena since leaving Miami for Cleveland this past summer. “Never disrespected this city or the franchise, or any of my teammates. Everything is professional. I gave it all. That’s all I can do.” Many around him took pictures when he did his traditional powder toss before taking the court, and he exchanged huge hugs with several Heat players moments later. THUNDER 114 SPURS 106

SAN ANTONIO — Russell Westbrook scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-106 in a fiery rematch of last season’s Western

SHAW FROM PAGE B1 draft. He wasn’t selected, but signed in May. During training camp, he was an outsider in the quarterback battle between Hoyer and Manziel. But the 6-foot-1, 210-pound Shaw showed enough during the preseason — he went 8 of 9 for 123 yards and a touchdown against Washington — that the Browns decided to keep him on their practice squad. He was around in case of emergency — and he’s needed. Shaw doesn’t have much

WIZARDS 102 KNICKS 91

NEW YORK — John Wall had 24 points and 11 assists, eluding the Knicks all day until getting knocked to the floor by a flagrant foul that sparked an altercation, and the Washington Wizards beat New York 102-91. Wall toyed with the Knicks for 3 1/2 quarters, highlighted by a spinning, 360-degree layup, before Quincy Acy knocked him down with a forearm shove with 5:31 to play. Wall got up and pushed Acy, who responded with a punch that appeared to hit Wall behind the neck. Acy was ejected in the Christmas Day dust-up, and Wall received a technical foul. Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points for the Knicks, who fell to 5-26 and have the most losses in the NBA. They have dropped six straight and 16 of 17. From wire reports

time to get ready for the Ravens, who can still earn a playoff spot with a win and loss or tie by San Diego, or with a tie and a San Diego loss. But Browns coach Mike Pettine believes the 23-yearold Shaw, who threw 23 touchdown passes and just one interception as a senior, will produce even on short notice. “You just look at him, and does he pass the eye-ball test? No,’’ Pettine said. “He doesn’t have the strongest arm, and he’s not the fastest. He’s not the biggest, but he just found a way. He’s just got something

Toronto at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Boston at Washington, 7 p.m. Orlando at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Memphis at Miami, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Chicago, 8 p.m. Indiana at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Utah, 9 p.m. New York at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

BOWL SCHEDULE

MONDAY

Conference Finals. The Thunder were without reigning MVP Kevin Durant, and the Spurs were missing Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, but there was still plenty of firepower. Serge Ibaka had 21 points, including going 3 for 4 on 3-pointers for Oklahoma City (14-16).

SATURDAY’S GAMES

NFL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. West Virginia (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Clemson (9-3) vs. Oklahoma (8-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl At Houston Texas (6-6) vs. Arkansas (6-6), 9 p.m. (ESPN)

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Brooklyn at Boston, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Orlando, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Denver, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at Portland, 10 p.m. Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

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about him.’’ That’s always been the case for Shaw, who likened his college game to Manziel’s. He’s mobile, can run for a first down when needed, but don’t expect him to flash any “money’’ signs if he scores. “I’m a tough, gritty guy,’’ he said when asked to describe his playing style. “I feel like I’m smart with the ball. We’ll see. I haven’t had a whole lot of reps in the NFL, especially live reps so we’ll see how it plays out if I suit up.’’ Shaw got his first snaps with Cleveland’s offense Tues-

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Pct .733 .733 .467 .400

PF 374 293 286 318

PA 248 279 323 334

y-Dallas Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Washington SOUTH Carolina Atlanta New Orleans Tampa Bay NORTH x-Detroit x-Green Bay Minnesota Chicago WEST

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Indianapolis at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m. San Diego at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Dallas at Washington, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m. Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. St. Louis at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Oakland at Denver, 4:25 p.m. Detroit at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 4:25 p.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Montreal 35 22 Tampa Bay 36 21 Detroit 35 18 Toronto 35 20 Boston 35 18 Florida 32 15 Ottawa 34 14 Buffalo 35 13 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W Pittsburgh 34 22 N.Y. Islanders 34 23 N.Y. Rangers 32 18 Washington 34 17 Philadelphia 34 14 Columbus 33 14 New Jersey 36 12 Carolina 34 10

L OT 11 2 11 4 8 9 12 3 14 3 9 8 14 6 19 3

Pts GF GA 46 95 84 46 117 96 45 100 87 43 118 102 39 91 91 38 73 82 34 90 94 29 69 115

L OT 7 5 11 0 10 4 11 6 14 6 16 3 17 7 20 4

Pts GF GA 49 108 80 46 105 94 40 97 83 40 99 90 34 97 101 31 80 107 31 78 104 24 70 93

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION Chicago Nashville St. Louis Winnipeg Minnesota Colorado Dallas PACIFIC DIVISION

GP 35 33 34 35 32 34 33

W 23 22 21 18 16 13 14

L OT 10 2 9 2 10 3 10 7 13 3 13 8 14 5

Pts GF GA 48 107 72 46 95 70 45 100 86 43 88 81 35 93 89 34 90 101 33 95 113

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 36 23 8 5 51 104 98 San Jose 35 19 11 5 43 99 90 Vancouver 33 20 11 2 42 99 91 Los Angeles 35 17 11 7 41 97 88 Calgary 36 18 15 3 39 104 98 Arizona 34 12 18 4 28 80 112 Edmonton 35 7 21 7 21 75 121 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Detroit at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Boston at Columbus, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Nashville, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Arizona, 8 p.m. Chicago at Colorado, 9 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary, 10 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

day, and by all accounts showed he’s spent the past few months studying. He wasn’t out of place in the huddle or behind center. “I was impressed,’’ said tackle Joe Thomas, who was named to eighth straight Pro Bowl team. Thomas said he didn’t know Shaw’s background. “I can’t really remember taking any reps with him,’’ Thomas said. “But he stepped right in and hardly made any mistakes calling the plays.’’ Although he was out of sight for much of the season,

Shaw worked hard. He was behind Hoyer and Manziel on the depth chart but alongside on the ride. “I was doing everything they were,’’ he said. “I was trying to stay as sharp as possible because you never know when you’re going in.’’ It’s been quite a year for Shaw, who married his high school sweetheart, Molly. They recently welcomed a baby girl, Mila. And now, his career might take a step forward, too. “Hopefully we can cap it off with a win,’’ he said.

SPORTS

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014

PREP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS SCHEDULE DISTRICT 9 OFFICIALS TODAY

at Crestwood High School 10:30 a.m. Crestwood vs. Lamar boys 12 p.m. 3-point contest 12:30 p.m. Lamar vs. Fairfield Central girls 2 p.m. Crestwood vs. Spring Valley girls 3:30 p.m. Manning vs. Blythewood girls 5 p.m. 3-point contest 5:30 p.m. Lake City vs. CA Johnson girls 7 p.m. Crestwood vs. Kingstree girls 8:30 p.m. Crestwood vs. Lee Central boys

TODAY

At Chestnut Oaks Middle School 10:30 a.m. Spring Valley vs. Kingstree girls 12:30 p.m. Lee Central vs. Fairfield Central boys 2 p.m. Hephizbah, N.C., vs. CA Johnson girls 3:30 p.m. Lamar vs. Manning boys 5:30 p.m. Darlington vs. Manning girls 7 p.m. C.A. Johnson vs. Lee Central girls 8:30 p.m. C.E. Murray vs. Manning boys

SATURDAY

At Crestwood High School 10:30 a.m. Darlington vs. Blythewood girls Noon Crestwood vs. Hephizbah, N.C., girls 1:30 p.m. C.E. Murray vs. Fairfield Central boys 3 p.m. C.A. Johnson vs. Darlington girls 4:30 p.m. Manning vs. Lee Central girls 6 p.m. 3-point Championship 6:30 p.m. C.E. Murray vs. Lamar boys 8 p.m. Crestwood vs. Fairfield Central boys

SATURDAY

At Chestnut Oaks Middle School Noon

Kingstree vs. Lake City girls 1:30 p.m. Lee Central vs. Fairfield Central girls 3 p.m. Lamar vs. Spring Valley girls 4:30 p.m. Hephizbah, N.C., vs. Lake City girls 6:30 p.m. Blythewood vs. Fairfield Central girls 8 p.m. Lee Central vs. Manning boys

MONDAY

at Crestwood High School 6 p.m. Girls championship game 7:30 p.m. Boys championship game

LAKE MARION INVITATIONAL TODAY

Boys Green Bracket 10 a.m. Cross vs. Scott’s Branch, (Auxiliary gym) 2:30 p.m. Berkeley vs. Orangeburg Prep (Main gym) 4 p.m. Colleton County vs. Edisto (Auxiliary gym) 8:30 p.m. Hunter Kinard Tyler vs. Lake Marion (Main gym) Black Bracket 11 a.m. Estill vs. Sumter (Main gym) 1 p.m. Wade Hampton vs. Bethune-Bowman (Main gym) 5:30 p.m. Cane Bay vs. Orangeburg-Wilkinson (Main gym) 7 p.m. Marlboro County vs. Rock Hill (Auxiliary gym)

SATURDAY

Boys Black Bracket 11 a.m. Estill/Sumter winner vs. Marlboro County/Rock Hill winner (Main gym) 1 p.m. Estill/Sumter loser vs. Marlboro County/Rock Hill loser (Auxiliary gym) 4 p.m. Wade Hampton/Bethune-Bowman loser vs. Cane Bay/O-W loser (Auxiliary gym)

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5:30 p.m. Wade Hampton/Bethune-Bowman winner vs. Cane Bay/O-W winner (Main gym)

SATURDAY

Boys Green Bracket 10 a.m. Loser Game 1 and Loser Game 5 2:30 p.m. Cross/Scott’s Branch winner vs. Colleton County/Edisto winner (Main gym) 7 p.m. Loser Game 4 and Loser Game 8 8:30 p.m. Berkely/O-P winner vs. HKT vs. Lake Marion winner (Main gym)

MONDAY

9 a.m. Loser from Game 11 vs. Loser Game 15 (Auxiliary gym) 11:30 a.m. Winner Game 11 vs. Winner Game 15 (Auxiliary gym) 2:30 p.m. (Third place game) Loser Game 14 vs. Loser Game 16 (Main gym) 8:30 p.m. (Green Bracket Championship) Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 16

MONDAY

11 a.m. Loser Game 10 vs. Loser Game 12 (Main gym) 2 p.m. Loser Game 19 vs. Loser Game 13 (Auxiliary gym) 4:30 p.m. Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 13 (Auxiliary gym) 5:30 p.m. Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 14 (Main gym)

side/Sumter winner (Main gym) 2:30 p.m. Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 4 (Auxiliary gym) 7 p.m. Estill/Scott’s Branch winner vs. Edisto/Lake Marion winner (Main gym) 8:30 p.m. Keenan/Denmark loser vs. Westside/Sumter loser (Auxiliary gym)

SATURDAY

10 a.m. Keenan/Denmark winner vs. West-

2 p.m. Consolation Girls 3:30 p.m. Consolation Boys 5 p.m. Championship Girls 6:30 p.m. Championship Boys

SUNDAY

10:15 a.m. Loser Game 16 vs. Loser Game 12 1 p.m. (Third-place game) Loser Game 9 vs. Loser Game 15 3:15 p.m. Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 16 7 p.m. (Green Bracket Championship) Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 15

NORTH CENTRAL HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT DEC. 29-30

at North Central High School REL Boys vs. TBA

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SATURDAY

2 p.m. Roland Park, Md., vs. Lakewood girls Northwood vs. Whale Branch girls 3:30 p.m. Scotland County, N.C., vs. Dutchtown girls Stephenson, Ga., vs. West Charlotte girls

JAN. 2

Thomas Sumter Academy girls & boys vs. Laurens Academy

JAN. 3

Thomas Sumter Academy girls & boys vs. Ben Lippen

SUMTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TOURNAMENT

MOODY HOLIDAY CLASSIC DEC. 29-JAN. 1

JAN. 2

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3 p.m. Marantha Christian girls vs. Sumter Christian girls 4:30 p.m. Marantha Christian boys vs. Sumter Christian boys 6 p.m. Lake Point girls vs. Mountain View girls 7:30 p.m. Lake Point boys vs. Mountain View boys

DEC. 29

10:15 a.m. Bethesda Aca vs. Lakewood

TODAY

Girls Green Bracket 10 a.m. Keenan vs. Denmark (Main gym) 11:30 a.m. Estill vs. Scott’s Branch (Auxiliary gym) 2:30 p.m. Westside vs. Sumter (Auxiliary gym) 7 p.m. Edisto vs. Lake Marion (Main gym)

DECEMBER 30

RICHARD WINN CHRISTMAS CLASSIC DEC. 29

2 p.m. Lewisville vs. Wilson Hall (girls) 3:30 p.m. Lewisville vs. Woodruff (boys) 5 p.m. Richard Winn vs. Chesnee (girls) 6:30 p.m. Richard Winn vs. Fountain Inn Christian (boys)

DBS FROM PAGE B1 Lammons replaced Harris as a starter late in the season, although both continue to get about the same amount of playing time. Despite being thrown into the fire early, both players are happy to get the experience rather than redshirting. “I wanted to come in and play,” Harris said. “That was my goal. I glad I got the experience. I’ve picked up things more as the season

JAN. 3

1 p.m. Girls consolation game 2:30 p.m. Boys consolation game 4 p.m. Girls championship game 5:30 p.m. Boys championship game

had progressed. I’m feeling pretty confident.” Harris played well enough to be selected to the Southeastern Conference AllFreshman team, the only USC player earning the honor. He has started four games. “I was excited when I found out,” Harris said of the honor. “It meant a lot. It’s been a tough season, but I think it will help me as I move forward. I wouldn’t have had it any other way.” Lammons, who has logged a lot of playing time

as either a starter or the first cornerback off the bench, agrees. “Things are finally starting to slow down for me,” Lammons said. “I wanted to play early and I’m glad I did.” Both are looking forward to facing a Hurricanes team that features several friends and acquaintances. “They’ve got a lot of talented, fast wide receivers,” Lammons said. “I know most of those guys. It is going to be exciting to go against them.”

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also seen their region expand as former 2A powers Holly Hill and Dorchester Academy have been added to the conference. Allen said her team continues to battle every night and expects they’ll be competitive and play with the same heart she’s seen them fight with since she was named head coach four seasons ago. “It’s been hard on the boys, but I’m proud of them,” she said.

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RECRUITING

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014

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Gamecocks, Tigers have busy ‘dead period’ T

he first week of the football recruiting dead period was anything but dead for South Carolina and Clemson. The Gamecocks signed one of the nation’s top junior college defensive prospects and lost one of their top high school commitments, and the Tigers picked up a big commitment for their 2016 class. The Gamecocks bolstered their defense in a big way last week by signing three JC talents, none bigger than defensive end Marquavius Lewis of Greenwood and Hutchinson JC in Kansas. HE followed through on his long-standing commitment to the Gamecocks despite a late push from Auburn. Lewis is expected to step right in to the starting lineup and provide the Gamecocks with the edge pass rusher they lacked this season. Lewis had 11 quarterback sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss this season. USC also signed linebacker Ernest Hawkins (6-feet-2-inches, 220 pounds) of Baltimore and Hartnell JC in California, who had committed the previous Sunday after an official visit, and defensive lineman Ulric Jones (6-6, 290) of Oxford, Ala., and Butler JC in Kansas, who didn’t finalize his decision until Wednesday. Jones picked the Gamecocks over Maryland. “They are a winning tradition, and I really have a lot of respect for (USC head) Coach (Steve) Spurrier and (assistant) Coach (Deke) Adams,” Jones said. “The campus, I thought, was beautiful and the stadium is beautiful. I pretty much enjoyed everything about Carolina honestly.” Jones committed to Mississippi State out of high school, but had to go the JC route first. He’s hopeful of finishing up his academic work this semester so that he can enroll at USC in January. Whenever he gets there, he’s expecting to make an early impact. “I know they’ve got a couple of guys leaving and a couple of de-commits so that will put me in the mix immediately,” he said. “I’ve talked to Coach Spurrier and Coach Adams and both have guaranteed me playing time immediately. I’ve just got to get there and work hard and get on the field. I’m mean, aggressive, nasty; I’m a strong run stopper. What I need to work on is my pass rush ability. I was the team’s sack leader so I would say I’m not too bad at it. “He (Adams) has coached the best with Clowney and the rest of those guys, so I’m pretty sure all it will take is great coaching.” The Gamecocks also signed all of their committed high school recruits last week who are mid-year transfers to their financial aid agreements – wide receiver Christian Owens, WR Jerad Washington, LB Sherrod Pittman, LB Jalen Henry, DL Dexter Wideman and defensive back Darin Smalls. USC’s ‘15 recruiting class suffered a major blow last week when highly touted DB Mark Fields Jr. of Cornelius, N.C. de-committed. Fields said he is now also looking at Clemson and Texas. “They’re not totally out, but I’m looking elsewhere,” Fields said of USC. “There’s just too much uncertainty and stuff like that. I thought I’d let that play out and, while that does, I’ll continue to look elsewhere. South Carolina is a good situation for me, but there are other good situations out there for me.” Fields has set an official visit with Clemson for Jan. 17,

2015. He is also scheduled to visit USC on Jan. 24. “I’m pretty interested,” he said of the Tigers. “I’m taking it one day at a time. There’s no rush.” Spurrier visited with Fields earlier this month to try to calm his concerns about his own future and that of his defensive coaches. He was not successful. “All he could tell me was every coach was under a 2-year contract,” Fields said. “He didn’t give me much of an explanation. I’m concerned about both (Spurrier and assistants). Obviously, I’m hurt. South Carolina was one of my schools I wanted to go to, but at the end of the day things change and I have to do what’s best for me.” Fields is USC’s sixth decommitment for the ‘15 class since October. Offensive lineman Sean Pollard (6-6, 290) a ’16 recruit from Southern Pines, N.C., announced a commitment to Clemson on Friday. Pollard chose the Tigers over Duke, North Carolina, North Carolina State and Wake Forest. He is Clemson’s third commitment for the ‘16 class, joining QB Zerrick Cooper and tight end JC Chalk. Pollard camped at Clemson last summer and made multiple trips to Clemson during the season, each time bringing members of his family for a closer look. Over time he developed a strong relationship with Clemson recruiter and OL coach Robbie Caldwell. “Their atmosphere helps a lot, but then just the education and how family-oriented they are there,” Pollard said about why he chose Clemson. “I think I will fit really well (on the OL). I think he (Caldwell) will give me my best chance to make it to the NFL (National Football League). I’m going to grind and all that stuff.” Pollard said Clemson hasn’t said if he will play guard or tackle. “I have a great work ethic and attitude,” he said. “I’m an old-fashion type of lineman. I have good feet, I pull well and use good technique.” Pollard knows the Tigers have lined up an excellent class for ’15, including an entirely new group of OLs. He looks forward to joining that group and helping the Tigers to great things. “With the big-name recruits they are bringing in, they are going to be a national championship contender in the years to come,” Pollard said. “I think it’s heading the right way.” And those guys on the line had better make way for Pollard because when he arrives for the 2016 season his goal will be an immediate starting job. “I’m going to work my tail off to make it easy for the coaches to think so,” he said. “I’m not going to stop until I get that starting spot, and I’m still not going to stop, ever. I enjoy working hard.” Pollard said he plays all the positions on the line, but his primary spot is left guard. USC, Miami, Virginia and Penn State were some of his other offers. Pollard’s decision gives Clemson a split of the two major North Carolina prospects who announced last week. Senior DB Mook Reynolds of Greensboro decided to stick to his commitment to Virginia Tech over the Tigers and Michigan.

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CLEMSON AND USC WR/DB Denzel Johnson of A.C. Flora High School in Columbia talked with USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. last Wednesday. Spurrier was just checking in on Johnson, who has not yet been offered by the Gamecocks. “He said they are trying to figure everything out,” Johnson said. Clemson has offered Johnson, and he last heard from the Tigers week before last. Recruiters from South Carolina State and Towson State were by the school to check on Johnson last week. Johnson has taken an official visit to Towson and is scheduled to visit Clemson on Jan. 16 and Georgia Southern on Jan. 23. However, Johnson expects his decision ultimately to come down to Clemson and USC. “I think South Carolina wants to grayshirt me; I’m not sure yet,” Johnson said. “And Clemson had a wide receiver transfer, I think, and that should open up a spot for me.” He said he doesn’t have a favorite and won’t make a decision until National Signing Day in February. He’s not claiming a favorite. Johnson was the offensive MVP for the North squad in the recent Touchstone Energy Bowl.

CLEMSON Clemson commitment Ray Ray McCloud of Tampa, Fla., told Rivals.com last week his plan now is to enroll in January. He had said earlier in the month he might not enroll early because of family reasons.

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this month after de-committing from Mississippi State. He immediately drew the interest of USC, Florida and Phil Kornblut Louisville, RECRUITING and those are the three CORNER schools he’s considering moving forward. None of the three have offered at this point, though Derouen feels they will when he visits in January. He has set his USC visit for Jan. 23. “January is going to be a crazy month for me, and South Carolina is one of the top ones,” Derouen said. “(OL) Coach (Shawn) Elliott said they really like me, and they really want me, but he doesn’t want to throw an offer blindly. He wants us to get like a great relationship because if I go to South Carolina he wants to make sure it’s the right fit for me. They’ve got a couple of guys leaving, so it’s a chance for me to play on their line in the SEC (Southeastern Conference). And Coach Elliott is the type of coach that will get up in your face and is either going to make you stronger or break you. That’s the type of coach I like.” Derouen said the Gamecocks like him for both tackle and guard at this point, and he feels like USC is recruiting him the hardest right now. He won’t make his decision until after his visits. He has not set dates for the Florida and Louisville visits. USC commitment DE Quandeski Whitlow of Opelika, Ala., was offered by the new UF staff last week and has set an official visit with the Gators for Jan. 20. He’s also down for visits to Louisville on Jan. 16 and USC on Jan. 23.

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JUNIORS USC QB Brandon McIlwain of Newtown, Pa., plans to make his college decision within the next month. He has been working with a six of USC, PSU, Auburn, UF, Duke and VT, and he does not plan to publicly shorten that list before making his commitment. He was able to visit USC, PSU, Auburn and UF during the season. McIlwain, who has family in Irmo and Greenville, was back in the state over Thanksgiving. Of his final schools, McIlwain said he’s talking the most with USC, PSU, VT and Auburn and is not talking that much with Duke and UF this point. He talked with USC recruiter GA Mangus on Wednesday and Mangus was by his school twice in the last two weeks. He plans to talk to Steve Spurrier sometime next week. McIlwain, of course, has been tuned in to the chatter about Spurrier’s future, but remains unmoved by all of that. “It really doesn’t affect me that much,” he said. “As long as I can see that the kind of culture of the place is still there even if he does leave, they still are definitely still up there and definitely in my top to me. It doesn’t make too big of a difference to me. Obviously I hope he stays because I love him as a coach and I think he’s a great guy. I don’t see him retiring anytime soon.” McIlwain is not ready to declare a clear favorite though he has USC high up on the list. “Whenever that clear leader separates itself is when I’ll make my commitment,” he said. “The schools are still pretty close right now. It’s been helpful that Penn State, South Carolina and Auburn are the schools I’ve been keeping in touch with the most. I’m really getting to talk to those schools and think through everything and hear everything they have going on. “All three places are in very different situations. I guess those three schools are the schools that have moved to the top a little bit.” With those three getting most of McIlwain’s attention, part of his decision process will be focused on the offenses of the three head coaches, Gus Malzahn of Auburn, Spurrier and PSU’s James Franklin. “Auburn is very similar to the offense I run in my high school, and I know they are going to put up big numbers and they are going to have great players around there,” McIlwain said. “There is going to be a lot of run and gun for the quarterback, and I can really show that I can do both as a passer and a runner there.

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USC AND CLEMSON LB Keion Joyner (6-3, 200) of Havelock, N.C., is one of the top prospects in the ‘16 class, and USC and Clemson are among his many offers. Adams from USC and assistant coach Mike Reed from Clemson were in to see him during the contact period this month. Louisiana State, Auburn and UF were among the others in to see Joyner, according to Havelock assistant coach Caleb King. Joyner went to UNC and East Carolina for games this season. He remains wide open on his recruiting right now, according to King. DL Naquez Pringle (6-2, 320), a former Shrine Bowler from Carvers Bay High in Georgetown, just completed his freshman season at Itawamba JC in Mississippi. In nine games, he had 19 tackles and two TFLs. Cincinnati, Kentucky and Missouri are showing interest, and he plans to send film to USC and Clemson in the next two weeks. Pringle said his head coach has talked to several schools that plan to offer him during spring practice.

CLEMSON Placekicker Alex Barbir of Cumming, Ga., made an unofficial visit to Clemson for the Georgia State game. Clemson and Auburn are his favorites and he has an offer from Army. Barbir said Clemson remains interested, but wants to see him kick in person before talking about an offer. This season, Barbir had field goals of 56 and 52 yards and hit six of eight attempts.

BASKETBALL De’Riante Jenkins, a 6-6 ’16 guard prospect from West Oaks, Fla., has been offered by Clemson. He previously played at Lake Marion High in Santee before moving to Florida last summer.

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“Franklin’s offense and South Carolina’s offense, they both are a little more of a prostyle base, and that’s where I can show the passing from the pocket and things like that while also being able to run the ball, too, because both teams have run the zone read when they have that type of quarterback. All three are very, very appealing offenses and that’s a big reason they stayed in the top group.” TE Isaac Nauta of Buford, Ga., a USC target, committed to Florida State last week. Auburn offered ‘16 USC commitment WR Kyle Davis of Decatur, Ga., on Sunday. Davis has been a Gamecock commitment since last July. This season, Davis had 64 catches for over 1,200 yards.

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Carolyn Martin was born in Clarendon County on July 30, 1948, to the late Lou Ella Magwood Martin and Henry Solomon. She attended the public schools of Clarendon County where she graduated from Scott’s Branch High, class MARTIN of 1966. Carolyn was an active member of Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, Summerton, until her illness. She departed this earthly life on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at Windsor Manor Nursing Home, Manning. She leaves to mourn her passing and grow from her memories: 11 sisters, Elease Solomon, Henrietta Solomon, Gloria Hart, Geneva Taylor, Dorothy Parson, Cindy “Peggy” House, Elizabeth Gibson, Yvonne Ngough, Regina Mack, Susie Becastro and Barbara Hart; 15 brothers, Marshall A. Magwood Sr., Lee Solomon, Daniel Solomon, Paul Solomon, Johnny Parson, David Parson, Charlie Lawson, Michael Johnson, Charlie Hart, John Robinson, Charlie Green, the Rev. Charlie Thomas, Kenny Doughty, and Alex and Levi Robinson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Taw Caw Missionary Church, Summerton. The Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Final resting place will be the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Dyson’s Home for Funerals Chapel. The body will be placed in the church at noon. The family is receiving friends at the home of her sister, Elease Solomon, 3 Warsaw, Summerton. Online condolences may be sent to: www.dysonshomeforfunerals.com Professional services are entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton, South Carolina, (803) 485-4280.

LOTTIE C. MATTHEWS Lottie Carol Lucas Matthews started her journey in life when she was born to John and Veola Woods Lucas on April 23, 1926, in Florence. She was one of their nine children and one adopted child, who all preceded her in death. MATTHEWS She departed this life on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. Her education began in Florence County at Olive Grove Elementary School, and she later attended Wilson High School in Florence from which she graduated in 1945. Also in September 1945, she was joined in marriage to Wheler Matthews Sr., who preceded her in death after 67 years of marriage in November 2012. From this union, five sons were born. Two preceded her in death, Jethro and Alphonso Edward. The others were Frank, Wheeler and John Theodore. Early in marriage, the family moved from Florence County to Sumter, where she continued

her education by enrolling at Morris College. There she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and furthered her education at the University of South Carolina in special education and early childhood education. She was also a state-certified reading teacher. She received numerous awards throughout her career including teacher of the year. Lottie was active in numerous organizations throughout the Sumter community. At a time when the role of women in their families was limited, she expanded the boundaries by undertaking new but needed challenges that brought great tangible and intangible benefits to her family and others. She was the founder of Matthews Florists, which was built on her life-long love of flowers and gardening. She successfully balanced the skills needed to have a career yet be a supportive wife, caregiver, advocate and prodder of five “knuckled-headed” boys. To say that she was only loved would not convey the depth of the feelings expressed by so many. Though she had no biological daughters she did have throngs of surrogate girls and women who, along with her own daughters-in-law, granddaughters and nieces, came to her for frank but loving advice and direction in their lives. She leaves a legacy of sweet memories for three sons and five daughters-in-law, Frank (Joan) of Oakton, Virginia; Wheeler Jr. (Carrilla) of Seneca; John (Gwindolyn) of Sumter; Cherryl Matthews of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Louise Matthews of Silver Spring, Maryland. Joining these are her 12 grandchildren, Wellington, Michael (Regina), Evan, Terry (Kim), Maya (Keith), Frank J. (Carrie), Kelvin, Shayla (Marcus), Tasha (Michael), Leah, Jade and Sarah; and 16 great-grandchildren, Noah, Owen, Teona, Jaylen, Matthew, Kai, Julia, Kayla, Isabella, Justin, Jayden, Jordan, Makayla, Jennifer, Jessica and Michael. Also, many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The 31st Book of Proverbs describes a capable wife. In many ways, Lottie Matthews employed these traits in dealing with her family and others. And by doing so, she created a lasting legacy. Celebration of Life and Legacy will be held at noon Saturday at First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., with the Rev. George P. Windley Jr., pastor, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. O. J. Hannah, Minister Arron Vaughn, the Rev. William S. Randolph and the Rev. Frank Williams Jr. The family is receiving family and friends at the family home, 826 Legare St., Sumter. A wake service will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today during which the Eastern Star Rites will be presented from the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home, 821 N. Main St. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. for viewing until time of the services.

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BRIAN K. MCLEOD PINEWOOD — Brian Keith McLeod, 40, husband of Jennifer Lynn Newman McLeod, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Born in Sumter, he was a son of Charlie Hampton MCLEOD McLeod and the late Mildred Raye McLeod. He was employed as an LTA at Becton-Dickinson. He was a member of Manchester Trail Riders and Po’ Boys Hunting Club. Brian was a very caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. Some of the things he enjoyed were spending time with his family, going on trail rides, hunting and running beagles with his buddies. Never at a loss for words, Brian always had a funny joke or comment to make. There was never a dull moment with him around. It is an understatement to say this world will never be the same without him. Survivors include his wife of Pinewood; father of Sumter; a

HELEN BUTLER Helen Butler, 78, widow of David Butler Jr., entered eternal rest on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born July 26, 1936 in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Georgia Walker Clemons. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Lincoln High School. She moved to Brooklyn, New York, and worked for Merit Enterprise and Solomon’s Nursing Home and Family Dollar Stores in Sumter. She was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors are: two children, Cynthia Butler and Angela (Randy) Stewart; one sister, Rose L. (Eugene) Marchbanks; two granddaughters, Tarnesha Stewart and Randell Reid; four grandsons, Tarvis Stewart, Andrew Stewart, Joseph B. Halsey Jr. and Jonathan D. Halsey; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home; funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Weston, pastor. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 67 Capri Drive. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

JOHN C. WOMACK Col. John Christopher Womack, 47, husband of Tipwan Womack and son of John and Patricia McDade Womack, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Hickam

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OBITUARIES WILLIE M. JEFFERSON Willie M Jefferson, 85, husband of Jeanie Isaac Jefferson born Aug. 10, 1929 in Mayesville. He departed this life on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Family will receive friends at the home, 21 Mill St., Mayesville. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St.

KENNETH E. CROWDER SR. Kenneth Eugene Crowder Sr., 41, husband of Victoria S. Crowder, entered eternal rest on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 1, 1973, he was a son of John Hall and Gwendolyn Crowder Wells. Survivors: his wife, Victoria Crowder; three sons, Antonio Speed, De-Vontay Crowder and Kenneth Crowder Sr.; four daughters, Krista Gaither (Jamai), Na-Keya Crowder, NaKera Crowder and Tyquanza Barnes; his mother, Gwendolyn Wells; his father, John Hall; three brothers, Terrance (Lacce) Singleton, Kaydron and Min. Sean (Christen) Crowder; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home; funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Community Funeral Home with Minister Napoleon Bradford. Family is receiving visitors at the home, 2735 Gallishaw Drive, Dalzell. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

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GAINEY MACK JR. Gainey Mack Jr., 76, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Saint Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, New York. Born in Lee County, Oct. 23, 1938, he was the son of the late Gainey Mack Sr. and Janie Henry Britt. Memorial services will be held at a date to be announced by Unity Funeral Chapels Inc., 1018 Prospect Ave., Bronx, New York, 10459. This is a courtesy announcement of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St.

SABRINA MCDONALD Sabrina McDonald passed away on Thursday, Dec.18, 2014. Funeral services will be held at noon today at Bishopville Church of Christ, with Brother Richard Barr officiating. Internment will follow in Boone Memorial Gardens. Online condolences can be made at www.newlifefuneralservices.com. Services are entrusted to New Life Funeral Services LLC of Bishopville.

JOSEPH R. MITCHELL LEXINGTON — Elder Joseph Randolph Mitchell died Friday evening, Dec. 19, 2014. Funeral services for Mr. Mitchell will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. Burial will be held at Francis Cemetery, Alcolu. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

LOTTIE M. MALLETTE MANNING — Evangelist Lottie Montgomery Mallette died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014.

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ELIJAH F. GREEN Elijah Frank Green, 63, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at Palmetto Richland Heart Hospital in Columbia. Born July 13, 1951, in Richland County, he was a son of Lue Brown Green and the late Elijah “Moot” Green . Elijah committed his life to Christ at an early age. Elijah adored and respected his grandmother, Leila Bowman Brown (deceased), who helped to raise him through young adulthood. He was married to Evelena Sanders Green. Frank was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. He was employed by Lone Star for many years. Those left to grow from his love and to cherish his memory, his loving wife Evelena Sanders Green; one son, Ricky Sanders of Irmo; one daughter, Deloris Sanders of Columbia; his mother, Lue Brown Green of Hopkins; three sisters, Camilla Dorothy Kinds, Lelia Green and Brenda Joyce Joyner of Hopkins; three additional sisters, Jackie Green, Virginia (John) Lakins and Sue Marsha (Willie) Hartwell of Co-

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lumbia; four grandchildren, Vernon Chappell Jr., whom he helped to raise as his own, Jonathan Morant, Harold Partman and Audrey Partman; two brothers-in-law, James (Allean) Sanders and Leroy Sanders of Summerton; a family friend whom he loved like a daughter, La’Kisha Cross; two special friends, James “Dilly” Felder and Edward Brailsford; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service for Mr. Green will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant UME Church with the Rev. Mary Brailsford, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The remains will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. until the hour of the service. Online condolences may be sent to summertonfuneralhome@ gmail.com. Viewing will be held today from noon until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at 7 Grant Martin Drive, Summerton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton, (803) 485-3755.

REBECCA L. COLLINS Rebecca Lawyer Collins, 82, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Calvary Hospital in Bronx, New York. Born Feb. 12, 1932, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Moses and Mary Lawson Lawyer. “Mother Collins,” as she was affectionately called, accepted Christ as her personal Savior, and because of her kindness and love for people, she served in many areas of the church.

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She will be missed by all who knew her. She leaves to rejoice in her memory: her loving daughter, Veronica Lawyer- James; sonin-law, Anthony James; one granddaughter, Leslie James; one brother, John Lawyer; one sister-in-law, Eliza Lawyer; one sister, Esther Madison; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater St. Phillip RUME Church with the Rev. Daniel Green, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. until the hour of the service. Online condolences may be sent to summertonfuneralhome@gmail.com. Viewing will be held today from noon to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at 1522 Lilly Martin Road, Summerton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton. (803) 485-3755.

GLORIA J. BRISBANE Gloria Jean Brisbane, 71, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Buryl Johnson and Lou Ethel Johnson. The family will receive friends at the Brisbane’s home, 650 Burkdale Circle, Apt. 14. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc.

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Notice is hereby given that Walgreen Co. Store # 09276 intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 1990 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than January 11, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., as its attorney in fact vs. Miriam Howard; The South Carolina Department of Revenue, C/A No. 14-CP-43-0278, The following property will be sold on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 8 of Bay Springs, Section No. 4 as shown in Plat Book Z-45 at Page 4 and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated February 18, 1991 and recorded in Plat Book PB91 at Page 184 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, said Lot No. being bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by Lot No. 6 and measuring thereon 116.69 feet; On the Northeast by Lot No. 7 and measuring thereon 119.98 feet; On the Southeast by McCrays Mill Road and fronting thereon 119.94 feet; On the Southwest by Lot No. 9 and measuring thereon 159.98 feet; and on the West by Lot No. 10 and measuring thereon 80.07 feet. Be all said dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said most recent plat. Less & Except: The .032 acres conveyed to the SC Dept. of Transportation by deed of Roy E. Avery, Jr. dated January 12, 1999 and recorded March 17, 1999 in Book 734 at Page 1628. Derivation: Book 816 at Page 1831 2791 Mccrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154 207-01-06-015, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.14% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0278. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016426-00285 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1122607 12/19, 12/26, 01/02/2015

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-1339 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. against Eva M. Lillard, Troy Lillard, Christine Lillard, Michelle L. Key, Patricia Davis, and The United States of America, by and through its agency, the Internal Revenue Service, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit:

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Notice of Sale with the bid at the rate of 4.2500%.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 203B of Autumn Place Subdivision on that certain plat of Michael C. Turbeville, III, PLS dated March 22, 2005 and recorded in Plat Book 2005 at Page 170 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. Being the same property conveyed unto Jewell Lillard by deed of Davis & Ross Construction Company, Inc. dated December 21, 2009 and recorded December 21, 2009 in Deed Book 1133 at Page 2535 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Jewell Lillard aka Jewell F. Lillard died intestate on July 23, 2012, leaving the subject property to his heirs at law, namely, Eva M. Lillard, Troy Lillard, Christine Lillard, Michelle L. Key and Patricia Davis by Deed of Distribution dated May 3, 2013 and recorded May 6, 2013 in Deed Book 1186 at Page 4046, re-recorded June 4, 2013 in Deed Book 1188 at Page 1161 in said ROD Office.

TMS No. 134-04-02-007 Property Address: 5065 Knollwood Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. The Sale is made subject to the Right of Redemption of the United States of America, pursuant to Section 2410(c), U.S. Code, for a period of 120 days from date of sale. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 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 5, 2015 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. Derivation: 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 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, John J. Hearn, 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) 1123179 12/19, 12/26, 01/02/2015

SECOND NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-958 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Planet Home Lending, LLC v. Mason B. Francis, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sumter County Courthouse, 141 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 158-B of Sunset Homes, as shown on plat Book 91 at Page 728, and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Ben J. Makela, R.L.S., dated September 24, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 97, at Page 1155, and measuring as follows: on the Northwest by Greenville Circle, said plat, and fronting thereon 109.26 feet; on the Northeast by Lot No. 158-A, said plat, and measuring thereon 177.19 feet; on the Southeast by lands of Gene B. Brading, said plat, and measuring thereon 98.62 feet; and on the Southwest by lands of Gene B. Brading, said plat, and measuring thereon 224.15 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said most recent plat. This conveyance is subject to all visible and recorded easements, rights-of-way, restrictions, and zoning ordinances affecting said property, including those restrictive covenants recorded in Deed Book 1-10 at Page 1564, records of Sumter County.

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convyed to Mason B. Francis by deed from Abber M. Abouhenden and Marguerite J. Abouhenden dated September 236, 1997, and recorded on September 29, 1997, in Deed Book 686 at Page 175 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No.: 206-14-02-098 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to cost and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity for Sumter County may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). For complete terms of sale, attention is drawn to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Order for Sale on file with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County. A personal deficiency judgment being waived, bidding will not remain open. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.500% per annum. Should the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent fail to appear on sales day, the property shall not be sold, but shall be readvertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent is present. 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. Purchaser is responsible for the preparation and filing of their deed. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Jeffrey L. Silver Taylor A. Peace 1331 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300 Post Office Box 11656 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 252-7689 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

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NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-2025

plaintiff reserves its right to waive deficiency up to the time of the sale. Should the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent fail to appear on sales day, the property shall not be sold, but shall be readvertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent is present.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Trustmark National Bank v. Waddell Mack, III, Flossie A. Mack, and North Star Capital Acquisition, LLC, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sumter County Courthouse, 141 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder:

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. Purchaser is responsible for the preparation and filing of their deed.

That lot of land with improvements thereon situate in Concord Township, Sumter County, South Carolina represented on plat of Edmunds Land Surveyors, Inc., dated August 31, 1995, recorded in the Sumter County RMC Office in Plat Book 95 at Page 1074.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Jeffrey L. Silver S.C. Bar No. 5104 1331 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300 Post Office Box 11656 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 252-7689 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

This is the identical property conveyed to Waddell Mack III and Flossie A. Mack by deed of Industry Mortgage Company, L.P., dated March 29, 1999 and recorded March 21, 1999, in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Book 736 at page 593.

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Beneficial Financial I Inc. vs. Diana L. Decker; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service, C/A No. 13-CP-43-2070, The following property will be sold on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 227 of Hilldale Subdivision on that certain plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated June 30, 1978, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-41 at Page 257. The said lot has 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 South Carolina, 1976. This property is more generally known as 2622 Hilldale Dr. and is shown on the Sumter County Tax Maps as Parcel #207-09-04-010. Derivation: Book I-10 at Page 1343 2622 Hilldale Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 Subject to a right of redemption 120 day from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. §2410(c). 207-09-04-010 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

TMS No.: 266-16-01-011 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to cost and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity for Sumter County may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). For complete terms of sale, attention is drawn to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Order for Sale on file with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County. A personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open after the date of sale for a period of thirty (30) days pursuant to South Carolina Code §15-39-720 (1976, as amended), unless the deficiency is waived. 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 7.500% per annum. However, the

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014 Notice of Sale 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 15.492% 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-43-2070. Subject to a right of redemption 120 day from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. §2410(c). NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016426-00485 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1121325 12/19, 12/26, 01/02/2015

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-1408 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 2006-5, Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-5 against Shannon S. Pinkney and Old Republic International Corporation, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 65, "Oakland North" Subdivision, Section #2, as shown on that certain Plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated May 11, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County in Plat Book PB93, at Page 762. 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 is the same property represented by Tax Map No. 134-04-01-011. This is the same property known as 2793 Moss Creek Drive, Dalzell, SC. Being the same property conveyed unto Shannon S. Pinkney by deed of William D. Trawick and Janis C. Trawick dated April 13, 2006 and recorded April 13, 2006 in Deed Book 1024 at Page 844 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 134-01-04-011 Property Address: 2793 Moss Creek Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-02071 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Patricia M. Jones, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MANCHESTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONTAINING 0.70 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 108 OF STARK ACRES SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, SECTION NO. 1 ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED AUGUST 15, 1994 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 94, PAGE 1265. THIS SAID LOT HAS SUCH METES, BOUNDARIES, COURSES, AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 1995 OAKWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER NC15428CK3128898A&B (SEE RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT IN BOOK 980 AT PAGE 0063).

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THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GEORGE H. JONES AND PATRICIA M. JONES, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED OF PATRICK J. BURKE AND CAROL A. BURKE DATED 11/29/2007 AND RECORDED 12/3/2007, IN BOOK 1096 AT PAGE 2030, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER GEORGE H. JONES PASSED AWAY AND FULL TITLE PASSED TO PATRICIA M. JONES BY OPERATION OF LAW.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4320 Starks Ferry Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 163-03-01-014 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-20266

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00268 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Katie L. Franken and Levi J. Franken; I the undersigned as Master's in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 46R of Hatfield Estates Subdivision as shown on a plat by Louis W. Tisdale, PLS, dated August 15, 2001, recorded in Plat Book 2001 at Page 523 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the property known as 2674 Trufield Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 200-08-03-003. This being the same property conveyed to Katie L. Franken and Levi J. Franken as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Ryan Berggren and Andrea Berggren, dated July 20, 2007 and recorded August 9, 2007, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina, in Book 1089 at Page 2129. Thereafter subject property was conveyed to Katie L. Franken by deed of Katie L. Franken and Levi J. Franken dated May 2, 2012 and recorded May 2, 2012 in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina, in Book 1170 at Page 2687.

2674 Trufield Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS # 200-08-03-003 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven 125/1000 (7.125%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

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Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00514 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Trustmark National Bank vs. Maurice A. Washington,, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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All 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. 23 of Casey Villas Subdivision, Phase 3, Section I which is more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated April 10, 2007 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2007 at page 179. 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 10 Padme/2815 Imperial Way, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 200-16-06-001. This being the same property conveyed to Maurice A. Washington by deed of Gainey Constructions Company, LLC, dated October 15, 2010 and recorded October 19, 2010, in Book 1145 at Page 0003851, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

10 Padme Dr., Sumter, SC 29153 TMS#: 200-16-06-001 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four and 375/1000 (4.375%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-5817

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of the Order heretofore granted in the case of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Successor by Merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association against B&C Properties of Sumter, LLC a/k/a B & C Properties of Sumter, LLC; Ronald E. Connor; Gary K. Blakeman; and Garden Gate Homeowners Association, Inc., Case No. 2013-CP-43-43, the undersigned as Master-in-Equity, or his designee, will offer for sale at public auction at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 p.m., the following - described property, in gross, to-wit: ALL those certain pieces, parcels or lots of land, with improvements thereon, if any, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and delineated as Lots No. 10, 14 and 47 of Garden Gate Subdivision, Phase III, on that plat prepared by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated July 6, 2000, and recorded in Plat Book 2000 at Page 752 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 3133, 3137, 3141, 3145, 3147, 3153 and 3150 Mayflower Lane, Sumter, SC, respectively. Lot 10 14 47

TMS# 185-14-01-010 185-14-01-014 185-14-02-015

ALSO, all that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, if any, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 45 of Garden Gate Subdivision, Phase IV, Part 2, on that plat prepared by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated August 23, 1999, and recorded in Plat Book 2002 at Page 316 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 3164 Mayflower Lane, Sumter, SC, respectively.

TMS#: 185-14-02-013 ALSO, all those certain pieces, parcels or lots of land, with improvements thereon, if any, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and delineated as Lots No. 78 and 79 of Garden Gate Subdivision, Phase II, Part II, on that plat prepared by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated June 1, 2006, and recorded in Plat Book 2006 at Page 268 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 390 and 380 Veranda Drive, Sumter, SC, respectively. Lot 78 79

TMS# 185-14-01-037 185-14-01-038

ALSO, all those certain pieces, parcels or lots of land, with improvements thereon, if any, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and delineated as Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 27 of Garden Gate Subdivision, Phase I, Section 2, on that plat prepared by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated May 12, 2004, and recorded in Plat Book 2006 at Page 269 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 3157, 3161, 3165, 3169, 3173, 3177, 3181, 3185, 3189 and 3205 Veranda Drive, Sumter, SC, respectively. Lot 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27

TMS# 185-14-01-015 185-14-01-016 185-14-01-017 185-14-01-018 185-14-01-019 185-14-01-020 & 185-14-01-036 185-14-01-021 185-14-01-022 185-14-01-023 185-14-01-027

DERIVATION: BEING a portion of the same property conveyed from DDD, LLC to B&C Properties of Sumter, LLC by deed dated May 30, 2006, and recorded June 2, 2006, in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1031 at Page 247. ALSO, all that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, if any, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 60 of Garden Gate Subdivision, Phase II, on that plat prepared by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated August 23, 1999, and recorded in Plat Book 2000 at Page 716 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 465 Veranda Drive, Sumter, SC, respectively.

TMS#: 185-14-03-011

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THE ITEM Notice of Sale DERIVATION: BEING a portion of the same property conveyed from DDD, LLC to B&C Properties of Sumter, LLC by deed dated May 30, 2006, and recorded June 2, 2006, in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1031 at Page 247; and being the same property conveyed from B & C Properties of Sumter, LLC to Apes Home builders, Inc. by deed dated February 25, 2009, and recorded February 27, 2009, in said ROD Office in Book 1119 at Page 1047; and being the same property conveyed from Apex Home Builders, Inc. to B & C Properties of Sumter, LLC by deed dated June 3, 2009, and recorded June 12, 2009, in said ROD Office in Book 1124 at Page 2266

SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Court, at the conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) percent of the bid, in cash or its equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price only in case of compliance with the bid, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or to comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master-in-Equity or his designee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent date to be determined by the Court, at the risk of the said highest bidder. As the right to seek a deficiency judgment has been waived, the sale will be final as of the close of bidding. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the judicial Deed, any documentary stamps on the Deed, recording of the Deed, and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.00% per annum. Richard L. Booth Master-in-Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Frank B. Ulmer, Esquire Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP 200 Meeting Street, Suite 301 Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 727-2650 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-2235 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SUMTER COUNTY Pursuant to Court Decree in Case No. 2014-CP-43-2235, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the registered Holders of Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-C14, Plaintiff vs. Broad Trace Apartments, LLC, Defendant, the undersigned Sumter County Special Referee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin St., Sumter, SC 29150 on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. the following property situated in Sumter County, South Carolina described as: All of the "Property" as defined and described in the Commercial Mortgage, Security Agreement, Fixture Filing Financing Statement and Assignment of Leases, Rents, Income and Profits dated July 15, 2004, given by Broad Trace Apartments, LLC ("Borrower") and recorded in the Sumter County Register of Deeds (the "Register") on July 21, 2004 in Book 946 at Page 1588 ("Mortgage"), which description of the Property is fully incorporated herein by reference and includes, without limitation, the "Land," as defined in the Mortgage (and described below), and further includes: a. any and all buildings, structures and other improvements erected, constructed, placed or located on the Land including, without limitation, fixtures, tenements, attachments, appliances, equipment, building systems, machinery, and other articles attached to or used in connection with said buildings, structures and other improvements (collectively, the "Improvements"); b. all easements, tenements, hereditaments, appurtenances, rights-of-way and rights owned by Borrower used or useful in connection with, or located on, under or above all or any part of the Land or as a means of access thereto; all rights to the nonexclusive use of common drive entries; any and all right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any land lying within the right-of-way of any street, open or proposed, adjoining the Land; and any and all sidewalks, vaults, alleys and strips and gores of land adjacent to or used in connection with the Land (collectively, the "Appurtenances"); c. all goods, chattels, construction

Notice of Sale materials, furniture, furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appliances, and other items of personal property, whether tangible or intangible, of any kind, nature or description, owned by Borrower, including, without limitation, improvements including, without limitation, furnaces, steam boilers, hot water boilers, oil burners, pipes, radiators, air conditioning and sprinkling systems, gas and electric fixtures, carpets, rugs, shades, awnings, screens, elevators, motors, dynamos, cabinets, and all other furnishings, tools, equipment and machinery, appliances, building supplies, materials, fittings and fixtures of every kind, which is or are located upon, attached, affixed to or used or useful, either directly or indirectly, in connection with the complete and comfortable use, occupancy and operation of the Property and Improvements, whether or not any of such personal property is a Fixture (defined below), and all other portions of the "Personal Property," as defined in the Mortgage; such Personal Property shall include, without limitation, all Accounts, Documents, Instruments, Chattel Paper, Goods, Equipment, General Intangibles, Fixtures and Inventory, as those terms are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code of South Carolina; and d. All other collateral set forth in the UCC Financing Statement recorded with the Register in Book 1150 at Page 838. The "Land" referred to herein, situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, is described as follows: COMMENCING AT THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF WILSON HALL ROAD AND U.S. HWY 76-378 (BROAD STREET) PROCEED SOUTH 59°26'33" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 1957.72 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND 1⁄2 INCH REBAR LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HWY 76-378 THIS IRON IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B.), THENCE PROCEED ALONG THE SOUTHERN RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HWY 76-378 SOUTH 88°57'05" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 40.1 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND #4 REBAR, THENCE LEAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HWY 76-378 AND PROCEED ALONG THE WESTERN PROPERTY LINE OF PRAG-JEE AND ASSOCIATES, LLC SOUTH 03°52'49" WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 435.08 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND A 1⁄2 INCH PIPE, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF PRAG-JEE AND ASSOCIATES, INC PROCEED SOUTH 85°13'24" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 199.88 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND 1⁄2 REBAR, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE WESTERN PROPERTY LINE OF EDENS AND AVANT FINANCING LIMITED PROCEED SOUTH 03°54'01" WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 440.37 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND A 1 INCH PIPE, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF CARDINAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROCEED SOUTH 73°53'03" W FOR A DISTANCE OF 980.72 FEET TO A POINT IN THE RUN OF GREEN SWAMP, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINES OF LIN-RO INVESTORS AND SUMTER SCHOOL DIST. NO. 2 (THIS BEING THE RUN OF GREEN SWAMP) PROCEED NORTH 03°26'45" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 734.28 FEET TO A POINT IN THE RUN OF GREEN SWAMP, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF SUMTER HOTEL GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROCEED SOUTH 86°06'39" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 463.16 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND A 1⁄2 INCH REBAR, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE WESTERN PROPERTY LINE OF RYANS FAMILY STEAKHOUSE PROCEED SOUTH 03°48'45" WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 64.48 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET 1⁄2 INCH REBAR, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF RYANS FAMILY STEAKHOUSE PROCEED SOUTH 86°04'45" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 144.87 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND 1⁄2 INCH ANGLE IRON, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINE OF RYANS FAMILY STEAKHOUSE PROCEED NORTH 03°55'01" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 449.59 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND 1⁄2 INCH REBAR THIS BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS TRACT CONTAINS 11.56 ACRES, 503,553 SQUARE FEET. DERIVATION: This being the same property conveyed to Broad Trace Apartments, LLC by Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr., and Edsel V. Whitaker, Jr., as Trustees of the Whitaker Trust by deed recorded in the Sumter County Register of Deeds on July 21, 2004 in Book 946 at Page 1584. Address: for information only, see 1210, 1215, 1225 & 1235 Tryon St., Sumter, SC 29150 Parcel ID: see 203-00-05-003 for information only The Property will be sold subject to any past due or accruing property taxes, assessments, existing

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easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. The successful bidder must pay interim interest from the date of sale through date of compliance at the rate of 9.90% per annum. A personal or deficiency judgment having not been waived, bidding will be re-opened thirty (30) days after the date of sale, and the successful bidder shall comply with the bid within thirty (30) days after bidding is closed. Each successful bidder other than Plaintiff will be required to deposit with the Special Referee, at the conclusion of bidding, 5% of bid in cash or certified check as evidence of good faith. If any successful bidder fails or refuses to comply with its bid, such deposit shall be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt, and the Special Referee may forthwith re-advertise and resell said property upon the same terms on some subsequent sales day at the risk of former purchaser until obtaining full compliance with sale. If neither the Plaintiff nor its representative appears at the scheduled sale of the Property, the sale will be null, void, and of no force and effect, and the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sale date. Plaintiff may waive deficiency judgment at any time prior to the sale. Nothing herein is intended or should be construed as a waiver or release of any claims against any third parties. Terms of sale - cash; purchaser to pay for deed and deed stamps. s/ The Hon. A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Sumter County Special Referee David Simpkins, Esq. for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-1410 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of CitiMortgage, Inc., against The Estate of DeLeon Holland, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, 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 34, "Huntington" Subdivision, containing 0.34 acres, more or less, and shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, R.L.S., dated August 20, 1998, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in Plat Book 98 at page 983. Said lot 34 having such shape, metes, courses, distances, boundaries and measurements as will more fully appear by reference to the aforesaid plat.

TMS Number: 227-15-02-007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 822 Club Lane, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to De Leon Holland by deed of Bradley K. Ardis and Eddie R. Bryant, dated July 11, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on July 17, 2003, in Deed Book 898 at Page 558. 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 6.00% 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

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00134 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Libra Johnson; Christopher Johnson;, I the undersigned as Master's in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 1/5/2015 12:00:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: and

2790 Navigator Cir. Dalzell, SC 29040-8358 TMS # 152-09-02-020 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 50/100 (6.50%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Patty D. MacDonald, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1053, The following property will be sold on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Lot 41 "West Lake Subdivision" containing 1.24 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated December 23, 1986 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 88, Page 125. 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 4943 Wedgelake Drive Wedgefield, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 128-05-02-008. Derivation: Book 1122 at Page 3042 4943 Wedgelake Dr, Wedgefield, SC 29168-9409 1280502008, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1053. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-05472 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1122605 12/19, 12/26, 01/02/2015

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-00270

FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Thereafter, Christopher Johnson conveyed all of his interest in this same property to Libra Johnson by virtue of a Deed dated August 19, 2013 and recorded October 24, 2013, in Book 1195 at Page 1313 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

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All that certain, piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated Lot 66 on that certain plat prepared of Linwood Plantation prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III RLS, dated December 12, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006, at page 73. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property conveyed to Libra Johnson and Christopher Johnson by virtue of a Deed from Davis & Ross Construction Co., Inc., dated April 3, 2008 and recorded April 7, 2008, in Book 1103 at Page 2517 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc vs. Ameer A. Amin, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM, 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 ANY IMPROVEMENTS THERETO, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 225 ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR ORE LEE AND MAXINE VONA H. RANKIN BY H. S WILLSON, RLS, DATED FEBRUARY 21, 1966, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-22 AT PAGE 138 IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY. REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ISRAEL BROWN AND AMEER A. AMIN AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON BY DEED OF GREGORY J. COX DATED MAY 11, 2007 AND RECORDED MAY 23, 2007 IN BOOK 1078, PAGE 1914. SUBSEQUENTLY, ISRAEL BROWN DIED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 AND SAID PROPERTY IS NOW HELD SOLELY IN THE NAME OF AMEER A. AMIN.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4240 Amelia Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 155-11-01-041

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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 5.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

said measurements a little more or less.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-00966

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-2131 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 Keith A. Palmer and Paula J. Palmer, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, bounded on the North by land of Watkin Scott, measuring thereon 110 feet; East by Edwards Street, measuring thereon 89 feet; South by land of Manley Boger, measuring thereon 115 feet; and West by land of Weinberg, and measuring thereon 89 feet, be all of

TMS Number: 228-14-03-008 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12 Edwards Street, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Keith A. Palmer and Paula J. Palmer by deed of Flossie A. Taylor, Personal Representative of the Estate of Emma Myers McDaniel, dated October 18, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on October 26, 2005, in Deed Book 1003 at Page 4. 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 5.00% 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.

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

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00482 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Daniel V. Sweeney aka Daniel Sweeney and Emily Snapp;, I the undersigned as

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Master's in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Middleton, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 4.21 acres, more or less, and being shown and delineated on a plat of Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated August 29, 2005 and recorded September 19, 2005 on Book 2005 at page 458 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 1195 Highway 261 South, Wedgefield, SC and represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 098-00-02-003.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00713 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. vs. John O. Cates, Un O. Cates, South Carolina Department of Revenue, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee for CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, , I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 PM , at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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This being the same property conveyed to Daniel Sweeney and Emily Snapp, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, dated October 12, 2010 and recorded November 24, 2010 in Book 1147 at Page 002433, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF SUMTER, SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 1032, PAGE 407, ID# 1551501014, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 114, FILED IN PLAT BOOK PB90, PAGE 812, RECORDED 06/20/1996.

Thereafter, Emily Snapp conveyed said property to Daniel Sweeney by deed dated April 15, 2011 and recorded July 29, 2011, in Book 1157 at Page 003677, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN O. CATES BY DEED OF THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, AN OFFICER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DATED JUNE 5, 2006 AND RECORDED JUNE 12, 2006, IN BOOK 1032 AT PAGE 00407, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF S O U T H C A R O L I N A . THEREAFTER, JOHN O. CATES CONVEYED SAID PROPERTY TO JOHN O. CATES AND UN O. CATES, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP BY DEED DATED JUNE 24, 2008 AND RECORDED JULY 7, 2008, IN BOOK 1108 AT PAGE 003552, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

1195 Hwy 261 S. Wedgefield, SC 29168 TMS # 098-00-02-003 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four And 50/100 (4.50%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master's 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.

1106 Furman Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS#: 155-15-01-014 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six and 000/1000 (6.000%) 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

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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.

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 6.125% 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.

MARCH 15, 1991 IN BOOK 522 AT PAGE 143 IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Richard L. Booth , as Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-5817

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2011-CP-43-00049 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Harold Haynesworth, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING JUST NORTH OF THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SUMTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 6 IN BLOCK C, ON A PLAT OF "WALNUT HILL", MADE BY JOSEPH PALMER, CE DATED DECEMBER 30, 1944 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK ZZ-5 AT PAGE 20 AND BEING RESURVEYED BY LOUIS WHITE TISDALE BY PLAT DATED MAY 10, 2007 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2007 AT PAGE 288. 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 BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO HAROLD HAYNESWORTH BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM LISA IVY DATED MAY 29, 2007 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 18, 2007, BOOK 1082 AT PAGE 1033 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1010 Porter Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 229-03-01-012 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

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-18217

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00773 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Kathryn L Pace, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 201 OF WILSON PARK, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK Z-12 AT PAGE 83, AND MORE RECENTLY AND PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON A PLAT BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, R.L.H. DATED DECEMBER 20, 1990 VERIFIED ON MARCH 14, 1991, RECORDED TO PLAT BOOK 90 AT PAGE 274, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. SAID LOT NO. 201 BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY THE INTERSECTION OF COLONIAL DRIVE AND LEMMON STREET. SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 21.97 FEET, ON THE NORTHEAST BY LEMMON STREET. SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 122.7 FEET, ON THE SOUTHEAST BY LANDS OF SANTEE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 75.31 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO. 202, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 140.5 FEET; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY COLONIAL DRIVE, SAID PLAT AND FRONTING THEREON 60.06 FEET, BE ALL DIMENSIONS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID MOST RECENT PLAT. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO KATHRYN L. PACE BY DEED OF TERRY J. MASHINO AND DARLENE H. MASHINO, DATED MARCH 14, 1991 AND RECORDED

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621 Colonial Drive Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 248-10-02-042 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 625/1000 (6.625%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five 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's in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

to the highest bidder: All that certain piece parcel or lot of land together with the improvements thereon lying, being, and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown as Lot# 93 of Huntington Subdivision Phase V on a plat prepared by J.P. Edwards dated 09/18/87 and recorded in the Office of the ROD in Plat Book 87 at page 1470. This being the same property conveyed to James Huling by Deed from William C. Hopper dated January 25, 2007 and recorded February 7, 2007 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1064 at Page 681.

TMS #: 227-16-04-012 Physical Address: 699 White Pine Way, Sumter, South Carolina 29154 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 2.0% per annum.

Hutchens Law Firm Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-1393

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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Inc., Asset-backed certificates, Series 2007-2, by Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsJames J. Huling a/k/a James Huling and Bullhead Investments, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Inc., Asset-backed certificates, Series 2007-2, by Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. James J. Huling a/k/a James Huling and Bullhead Investments, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150,

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26 Crescent St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-8955

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M& S

THE GAMECOCK SHRINE CLUB

is Available for Rent!

DISTRIBUTORS Goodman HVAC is back in Sumter For a local Goodman Dealer call Butch Davis 803-905-1155

CALL NOW FOR DATE AVAILABILITY!

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Your Local Authorized Xerox Sales Agency

18 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 778-2330 Xerox® is a Trademark of Xerox Corporation

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Water & Fire Damage • Smoke/Odor Removal Mold Sampling and Remitiation 24/7 Emergency Service Hiram Spittle 1500 Airport Road 803-938-5441 Sumter, SC 29153 www.spittlescleaning.com

Timothy L. Griffith Attorney at Law

803.607.9087

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Piano Tuning Repairs & Refinishing

Senior Citizens 15% Discount

WALKER PIANO

Cincinnati Conservatory Certified Since 1947

www.tlgriffith.com

FOR ALMOST

20 Years!

CALL ALGIE WALKER

803-485-8705 19 S. Cantey Street

Summerton, SC

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2535 Tahoe Dr.

M-F 8:00-5:00 | Sat 8:00-12:00

905-3473

Parts & Service Center

SALES & SERVICE ON ALL BRANDS

Chris Mathis

(803) 495-4411

Jimmy Mathis

INSURANCE AGENCY LLC

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PAINTING & MINOR REPAIRS

Tel: (803) 469-8899 Fax: (803) 469-8890 Hours: M-F 10am-6pm

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803-774-8269 FAX:

803-774-8270 CELL: 803-883-1066

119 S. HARVIN STREET PO BOX 3589 SUMTER, SC 29151 www.jfcontractors.com ndellinger@jfcontractors.com

Ephriam D. Stephens FUNERAL HOME

STEVEN B. MCNAMAR

Rev. Ephriam D. Stephens, Owner

the little guy

Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer 230 S. Lafayette Dr. ~ PO Box 1306 ~ Sumter, SC 29151 Office: 803-775-8911 ~ Fax: 803-773-5092 Cell: 843-599-6490 Email: covstephens@aol.com

5720 Bethel Church Road Pinewood, SC 29125 803-795-8832 3 795 8832 mcnamarpainting@outlook.com

Rentals Available!

OPEN YEAR ROUND

(Across from Hardee Cove)

Senior Citizen & Military Discount

“Where Dignity is the Watchword”

A Southern Knead

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Call Cindy Davis at 316-3396 or 469-8899 1100 W. Liberty Street • Sumter, SC

Excel Alterations 103 N. Main Street

Sumter, South Carolina

SAME DAY PANTS & JEANS HEM ••• REPLACE ZIPPERS IN LEATHER JACKETS

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803.775.8728

(On the corner of Main and W. Hampton Streets, same intersection as Alderman’s Drug Store.) HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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Customized Gift Baskets Available!

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As lifelong residents of Clarendon County, you know who we are and that we are committed to provide you with all the comforts of home.

Don & Faye 1000 Myrtle Beach Highway Sumter, SC 29153

803-934-6292 vi.avon@yahoo.com

We have always been just around the corner.

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Heating and Air LLC

61 W. Wesmark Blvd. Sumter, SC 29150 www.jacksonhewitt.com

Mowing • Pruning • Fertilization Aeration • Landscaping • Irrigation Repair • Leaf Removal • Straw/Mulch

DAD’S SMALL ENGINES

Jimmy’s

BAKER

for a Beautiful Lawn

Serving Sumter

For Expert Service

Family Law • Divorce Visitation & Custody Criminal Defense • DUI • Federal and State Court

Professional Care

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• Specializing in Roof Leaks • Hail & Wind Damage • Insurance Claims

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