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Society gives families furniture, supplies after historic flooding

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Numerous families have been forced out of their homes because of the October flood, but Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a national nonprofit, offers those families relief by providing furniture, free of charge.

The organization’s House in a Box program, established after Hurricane Katrina, is designed to give survivors of natural disasters financial relief and comfort as they rebuild their lives.

All household items provided to families are brand new, said St. Paul Disaster Services Division Chief Operating Officer Liz Disco-Shearer.

The program assists families of two to 10 individuals.

Household items include beds, double and twin size, with sheets and blankets; dining room table and chairs; a couch; kitchen items including dishes, utensils, pots and pans; and bathroom items including shower curtain, towels and bath mats.

“Everybody gets a bed,” Disco-Shearer said.

She said families are asked to register for individual assistance with Federal Emergency Management Agency before registering

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Above left, James Rodgers joins with Sumter community members at Mount Pisgah AME Church in Sumter in June as they pray for those involved in the Charleston shooting of nine worshippers. An honor guard, above right, from South Carolina Highway Patrol, lowers the Confederate battle flag as it is removed from the Capitol grounds in Columbia on July 10.

While much of the Sumter community may be ready for a little chill in the air, getting a late start on winter certainly helps those residents who will soon need assistance with heating costs.

With more than $35,000 donated already this year, residents are sure to line up once cold weather inevitably comes to the area.

In the meantime, donations continue to come in from various churches, individuals and even neighborhood associations. Many have given generously in honor of Dr. Charles “Pap” Propst as well, this year’s Fireside Fund honoree.

Propst died on May 20 at the age of 90.

He founded Sumter Pediatrics with Dr. Ted Young in 1954, where he practiced until 1986. Propst became a prominent member of the Sumter community, serving on the former Sumter School District 17 board, taking part in local clubs and affecting several generations of Sumterites.

Started in 1969, Fireside Fund is a partnership between The Sumter Item and The Salvation Army. The newspaper collects the money and gives it to the local nonprofit.

The Christian charity then interviews people who need help with heating costs

Shootings, debate, flooding test residents’ ability to cope

BY JEFFREY COLLINS and BRUCE SMITH The Associated Press COLUMBIA — The police shooting of an unarmed black man in North Charleston. The killing of nine people during Bible study at a historic black church in Charleston.

Historic flooding that dropped nearly half the yearly rainfall in less than two days. The Confederate flag flown on the Statehouse grounds coming down after multiple other efforts had failed.

The past year has been one of significant change for South Carolina.

Here are a series of snapshots about the key moments and figures in 2015:

WALTER SCOTT Before his death was shown around the world and he became a symbol of the ongoing debate about

police shootings of unarmed blacks, Walter Scott was just a 50-year-old forklift driver at a warehouse and a father behind on his child support payments.

He was pulled over on April 4 for a broken brake light by North Charleston Officer Michael Slager.

People go to jail all the time in South Carolina for missing child support payments, and Scott, who was behind on his, called his mother from his car to say he might need her help getting bail.

Moments later, he ran from his car and around the corner. Slager ran after him toward a vacant field.

A passer-by captured what happened next on his cellphone. The video showed Slager firing eight shots at Scott’s back. Scott was struck by several bullets and fell.

The shooting happened in a city whose officers faced years of accusations of mistreating minorities.

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JOE RILEY In his 40th and final year as Charleston’s mayor, Joe Riley faced his most trying time.

The man who steered the city through Hurricane Hugo in 1989 found his toughest moments on a hot, sticky summer night when what he called “pure, pure concentrated evil” came to a church in his 345-year-old city.

After a call at 9:30 p.m. June 17, Riley hurried to historic Emanuel AME Church where nine black parishioners had been shot and killed during a Bible study.

In the days after, Riley again became the face of the historic city,

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Scott’s family called for calm, especially after Slager’s swift arrest, saying they did not want Scott’s memory soiled by violence.

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Mosquitoes: Will New Year’s be a buzz killer?

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Did anyone receive a can of mosquito repellant for Christmas?

It might have made the perfect holiday stocking stuffer.

That’s because the buzz of those pesky mosquitoes hasn’t died down across Sumter.

“This weather is absolutely crazy. I haven’t seen anything like this,” said Allen Penland, director of Sumter County Vector Control.

“I was out on my patio over the weekend, and swatting mosquitoes in almost

January boggles the mind,” Penland said Monday.

How much does the county have budgeted for mosquito control in December?

“Zero,” Penland said.

And January?

“Zero,” he said. “We don’t have a year-round program.”

Penland said cool temperatures during the weekend should help provide some relief from the parasitic insects.

The anticipated cool down should begin Thursday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Doug Anderson in Columbia.

“We are on the east side of a very, very deep upper low

and a very, very deep, longwave trough that’s been sparking all the severe weather we’ve been seeing to our west — our hearts are really going out to those folks,” he said.

Anderson said that system will eject to the northeast, toward the Great Lakes, and cooler air will drop in to the area, but only slowly.

“We are not looking at any significant cool down and drying until Thursday and New Year’s Day,” he said.

Blame it on El Niño, Penland said, speaking of the weather phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that influences

weather across North America.

“This El Niño pattern is likely to cause us trouble,” Penland said.

That could mean a long season for the mosquito control crews.

“We may be out there way early next year just like we were out there later than normal this year,” Penland said.

The mosquito-spraying program normally shuts down from about Halloween until April, but this year they sprayed until about three weeks ago.

But with an El Niño, it could rain all winter, Pen-

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“We could have tons of standing water around,” he said. “It could be a tough season.”

Anderson said Monday the biggest concern for the next few days is the chance for thunderstorms.

“With the warm and wet system currently in place, we will be watching for thunderstorms,” he said. “There are enough dynamics we will have to keep an eye on that.”

And keep an eye out for holiday-season mosquitoes as well.

“We are stuck with mosquitoes until the end of the week,” Anderson said.

Man jailed on vehicle theft charges

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A Manning man was granted a $54,000 surety bond on Sunday at Clarendon County Detention Center after being arrested for two vehicle thefts in Manning and Florence during the Christmas holiday.

As of Monday, the man was being held at the detention center awaiting transfer to Florence to face charges there.

Kashauwn Antavious Pearson, 28, of Manning, PEARSON was arrested Saturday and charged with burglary, motor vehicle theft and malicious injury to personal property.

Pearson was apprehended at his home on Skyview Drive on Saturday after a stolen BMW was discovered at that location. The vehicle was tracked through the car’s satellite radio, according to Manning Police Department Maj. Doug Ridgeway.

Pearson was also linked to a 2013 Chevrolet truck stolen from a dealership in Manning on Dec. 24 after the keys of that vehicle were found in his pocket, Ridgeway said.

According to the police report, the suspect allegedly broke into the Manning dealership and stole a pair of keys.

He then allegedly fled the scene after driving the vehicle through a locked security gate.

The vehicle was valued at $50,000, according to the police report.

The truck was recovered Saturday about a block away from a dealership in Florence from where the BMW was stolen, Ridgeway said.

At press time, Florence Police Department could not be reached for comment regarding charges that Pearson will be facing there.

Red Cross honors blood donors in January

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com

BLOOD DRIVES IN JANUARY

January is National Blood Donors Month and also one of the most challenging times for the Red Cross to recruit blood donations, said Krystal Overmyer, external communications manager for the South Carolina Blood Services Region, which includes Sumter.

“It’s a special time for the Red Cross,” Overmyer said. “It’s a time where we want to thank and honor our donors for what they do when they come to donate.”

Blood donation centers can be affected by extreme winter weather, and seasonal illnesses such as flu can reduce donor turnout, she said.

“Generally speaking, extreme weather — a winter storm or a flood like we had in October — can lead to cancelled blood drives and closed blood centers and can keep people from traveling to give blood,” she said. “All of those things can make it difficult for us to meet hospital demand.”

Overmyer said there are several hur-

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“We have found the No. 1 reason people don’t give donations is they have never been asked,” she said. “So we try to go around asking people to give blood and telling them the importance of it. A lot of people don’t realize that blood isn’t manufactured; it has to come from a volunteer blood donor.”

There are a lot of different misconceptions about giving blood, Overmyer said.

“Some people say, ‘I have a tattoo, so I can’t give blood,’” she said. “That’s not necessarily the case. If you got the

tattoo at a licensed facility you can still give blood.

“Even folks with medical conditions like diabetes, if their medical condition is controlled, most of the time you can give blood,” she said.

Those who have a fear of needles often come in and find it is not near as bad as they thought it would be, she said.

“The feeling of having helped other people overcomes that half a second of discomfort,” she said.

Donating is now easier than ever, she said.

“Now, blood donors can do some of their paperwork online,” she said. “We are offering ‘RapidPass’ for blood donors. That is a system that allows donors to complete their medical history online at home or work on a computer, and then they can print it off or send it to their cellphone and bring it in. They can save 15 minutes off of their donation times.”

Donors can access RapidPass at www.redcrosslblood.org/rapidpass, Overmyer said.

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Ex-law enforcers lured by business of medical marijuana

BY ALAN SCHER ZAGIER The Associated Press

likely no better example than Terrance Gainer, a former Chicago homicide detective, Illinois State Police director, assistant COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — With police chief in Washington, fewer than 4,000 approved patients, the nascent medical mar- D.C., U.S. Capitol police chief and U.S. Senate sergeant-atijuana business in Illinois is off to a slow start. Yet it hasn’t kept arms.

After some initial reluctance, away a cadre of cannabis entrethe 68-year-old said he was preneurs who once relied on swayed in part by “the sea guns, badges, tough drug laws and lengthy prison sentences to change in society and our attitudes” toward the drug and the fight the drug.

While neither state regulators possibility of big business. He advises Chicago-based Green nor the medical marijuana industry track the number of em- Thumb Industries on its security needs, has worked with proployees who were former law enforcement officials, The Asso- spective marijuana-business owners in Florida and New ciated Press has identified no York and testified in support of fewer than 17 in Illinois, many the industry before Maryland of whom have outsized influlawmakers. ence — from a trustee of the “The business people instate’s chapter of the Fraternal volved in this are very serious Order of Police to one-time unabout their investments,” he dercover narcotics officers. said.

“Who better would you want Other players in Illinois into oversee your compliance than a cop?” said Scott Abbott, a clude retired Will County Cirretired Illinois State Police colo- cuit Judge Robert Livas, cofounder of a company licensed nel paid to help a company adto open two Chicago-area dishere to the state’s strict laws pensaries who was once named and regulations at two dispenjudge of the year by the Illinois saries.

State Crime Commission. AnThe pull of such post-police other is a former Chicago-area jobs extends well beyond Illiassistant state’s attorney who nois, such as Washington state and Colorado, where marijuana handled gang crimes and now is vice president of a company is legal for everyone over 21. that owns a dispensary. There’s But industry members in Illinois and beyond say the state is also an ex-Cook County prosecutor-turned-general counsel of unusual in the degree to which former law enforcement officers PharmaCannis, the state’s single largest pot provider with are not just working security four dispensaries and two inbut taking hands-on roles with patients and leading businesses door growing operations.

There’s also Arnette Heintze, — even with the uncertain fua former U.S. Secret Service seture of a four-year pilot pronior executive who helped program that expires in 2017 and has received lukewarm support tect two presidents. Terry Hillard, Heintze’s partner at the from first-term Gov. Bruce Chicago consulting firm that Rauner. advises medical marijuana Many have had a late-stage growers and retailers on securitransformation, coming to see the drug less as a societal harm ty, spent five years as Chicago’s top cop. and more as good public policy Retired U.S. Marshal’s inspec— and good business. There’s

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Scott Abbott, a retired Illinois State Police colonel, speaks with Mark Lewis, left, and Jeff Greer at the new medical marijuana dispensary being built in Collinsville, Illinois. Abbott is the director of security and compliance with Health Central, Lewis is the director of finance and human resources for Health Central, and Greer is with LRS Network Support.

‘I never got to pick and choose which laws I enforced ... This is the same thing. It’s legal right now. As long as they follow the law, I’ve got no problem with it.’

SCOTT ABBOTT A retired Illinois State Police colonel, who is paid to help a company adhere to the state’s strict laws at two medical marijuana dispensaries tor Jim Smith said his private security company is “trying to corner the market” in medical marijuana protection and armored transportation.

The law enforcement ties run especially deep in Collinsville, where Abbott is joined by a dispensary manager who also spent more than two decades with the highway patrol. Their commute is familiar — the soon-to-open HCI Alternatives dispensary is located next to the state police regional headquarters.

Former law enforcement officers proliferate in the states that pioneered the medical marijuana and legal marijuana

businesses.

Denver Relief Consulting, which handles everything from business plan development to legislative advocacy, counts a retired Los Angeles County sergeant and Israeli National Security adviser among its top executives.

A Seattle-based medical marijuana investment firm lured Pat Moen, a 10-year Drug Enforcement Administration official, to join it in 2013.

“It’s been incredibly rewarding,” he said, estimating he’s spoken with more than 100 current or former law enforcement officers about making a similar career transition. “This is a

mainstream product sought by mainstream consumers.”

Ben Percy, general manager of Trinity Compassionate Care Center in Peoria, switched careers after a 27-year stint with the Illinois State Police that included an assignment on a drug interdiction team that patrolled Interstate 55, which connects the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes.

“We took quite a bit of money, drugs and criminals off the road,” he said.

Percy and others draw a sharp distinction between medical marijuana and recreational use but also describe dramatic conversions borne from seeing the benefits of marijuana for the sickest of patients, including children with epilepsy or cancer-stricken relatives.

“I’ve done a total about-face on my views,” he said.

Abbott and others noted that they’re still involved in the business they were before — law enforcement.

“I never got to pick and choose which laws I enforced ...

This is the same thing,” Abbott added. “It’s legal right now. As long as they follow the law, I’ve got no problem with it.”

Study: Kids’ asthma rates quiet down after earlier increase

BY LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO — Asthma rates in U.S. children have quieted down after a decades-long increase, a government study found, and researchers are trying to pinpoint reasons that would explain the trend.

A possible plateau in childhood obesity rates and declines in air pollution are among factors that may have helped lower cases in kids, the 2001-13 study suggests. Overall, average asthma rates among kids aged 17 and younger increased slightly, then leveled off and declined by the study’s end, when 8.3 percent of kids were affected. Rates varied among some regions, races and ages.

The study was published online Monday in the journal Pediatrics.

NUANCED TRENDS Childhood asthma rates doubled from 1980 to 1995, partly because of more awareness and diagnosis. The new study shows slower increases after that, rising to 9.3 by 2010. Declines in the most recent years

were in children younger than 5, Mexican kids, those in the Midwest and those from families that weren’t poor. Rates plateaued among whites and those living in the Northeast and West, but increased in those aged 10 to 17, kids from poor families and those living in the South.

Rates increased but then plateaued among blacks.

The study is based on annual in-person government health surveys in which parents of more than 150,000 kids were asked if their children had been diagnosed with asthma.

Data not included in the study show 2014 rates climbed

slightly to 8.6 percent, but it’s not clear if that change was real, said lead author Dr. Lara Akinbami, a medical officer at the government’s National Center for Health Statistics.

COMPETING FORCES Asthma’s causes are uncertain, but authorities think several factors play a role or trigger attacks, including air pollution, obesity, tobacco smoke, premature birth and respiratory infections in infancy. Competing changes in some of these factors complicate efforts to understand asthma trends, Akinbami said.

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THE QUOTE Akinbami called the study overall good news because rates are down or mostly stable.

“We’re cautious because we never know that the next year is going to show,” she said.

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Large storm brings twisters, floods GARLAND, Texas (AP) — As residents of North Texas surveyed the destruction from deadly weekend tornadoes, the storm system that spawned the twisters brought winter storm woes to the Midwest on Monday and amplified flooding that’s blamed for more than a dozen deaths.

At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in the tornadoes that swept through the Dallas area on Saturday and caused substantial damage.

That, plus the flooding in Missouri and Illinois, was the latest in a succession of severe weather events across the country in the last week that led to at least 43 deaths.

A range of precipitation was forecast Monday for the country’s midsection, including heavy snow, ice and blustery winds in parts of 11 states and heavy rain in already-waterlogged parts of Missouri and Arkansas.

In North Texas, local officials estimated as many as 1,450 homes were damaged or destroyed by at least nine tornadoes.

“This is a huge impact on our community, and we’re all suffering,” Garland Police Lt.

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The weather service said an EF-4 tornado, which is the second-most powerful with winds up to more than 200 mph, hit the community at about 6:45

p.m. Saturday.

Natalie Guzman, 33, took photos of her family’s home in a Garland neighborhood. The garage wall had collapsed and the roof fell in. The only part of the house that appeared to be spared was the master bathroom, where her brother-inlaw took shelter Saturday night. He was the only one at home and told her he had just enough time to get himself and his dogs into the bathroom.

“It was worse than I thought,” Guzman said, comparing the scene to the photos he had sent Saturday.

In the nearby town of Rowlett, City Manager Brian Funderburk said Sunday morning that 23 people were injured but that there were no deaths and no reports of missing people. The weather service said damage indicated it was likely an EF-3 tornado, which has winds up to 165 mph.

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a statement Sunday night that as many as 600 homes were damaged in Rowlett.

Homes in the neighborhood that had been searched by emergency responders were marked with a black “X.” State

troopers blocked off roads, utility crews restored power and people walked around, hushed and dazed.

Three other people died in Collin County, about 45 miles northeast of Dallas, according to sheriff’s deputy Chris Havey, although the circumstances were not immediately clear.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made disaster declarations Sunday for four counties — Dallas, Collin, Rockwall and Ellis — and warned that the number of victims could rise.

On the other side of the state, the Department of Public Safety in Amarillo strongly discouraged travel throughout the entire Texas Panhandle — a 26-county area covering nearly 26,000 square miles — because blowing and drifting snow had made the roads impassable. Interstate 40, the main east-west highway across the Panhandle, was almost completely shut down; DPS said only a small section in Amarillo was open.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency after blizzard conditions affecting the western and central parts of the state and up to a foot of rain fell in the southern and eastern parts of the state.

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A South Korean bereaved family member of victims of World War II attends a rally demanding full compensation and apology from the Japanese government in front of Foreign Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday.

South Korea, Japan reach landmark deal on WWII sex slaves SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An apology from Japan’s prime minister and a pledge of more than $8 million sealed a breakthrough deal Monday in a decades-long impasse with South Korea over Korean women forced into Japanese military-run brothels during World War II. The accord, which aims to resolve the emotional core of South Korea’s grievances with its former colonial overlord, could begin to reverse decades of animosity and mistrust between the two thriving democracies, trade partners and staunch U.S. allies. It represents a shift for Tokyo’s conservative government and a new willingness to compromise by previously wary Seoul.

A statement by both countries’ foreign ministers said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe “expresses anew his most sincere apologies and remorse to all the women who underwent immeasurable and painful experiences and suffered incurable physical and psychological wounds as comfort women,” the euphemistic name given the women.

Historians say tens of thousands of women from around Asia, many of them Korean, were sent to front-line military brothels to provide sex to Japanese soldiers.

It wasn’t immediately clear if Abe would be issuing a separate written statement or if it would be directly delivered to the 46 surviving former Korean sex slaves, now in their 80s and 90s.

The language mirrored past expressions of

remorse by other prime ministers, although it was seen by some in Seoul as an improvement on previous comments by Abe’s hawkish government, which has been accused of whitewashing wartime atrocities.

Another deciding factor was that the 1 billion yen ($8.3 million) — to create a foundation to help provide support for the victims — came from the government, not private sources, something Tokyo has resisted in the past.

South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se said Seoul considers the agreement “final and irreversible,” as long as Japan faithfully follows through with its promises.

Later Monday, Abe called South Korean President Park Geun-hye and reiterated his apology.

He said Tokyo would implement the deal and called the issue settled irreversibly. Park said she hoped the two countries will build mutual trust and open a new era in ties based on the agreement.

After phoning Park, Abe told reporters that the agreement was based on his commitment to stop future generations from having to repeatedly apologize.

“Japan and South Korea are now entering a new era,” Abe said. “We should not drag this problem into the next generation.”

Park issued a separate statement saying the deal was the result of her government’s best efforts to resolve the sex slave issue, given its urgency. “Most of victims are at an advanced age, and nine died this year alone,” she said.

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The patties — cow poop mixed with hay and dried in the sun, made mainly by women in rural areas and used to fuel fires — have long been available in India’s villages. But online retailers including Amazon and eBay are now reaching out to the country’s ever-increasing urban population, feeding into the desire of older city folks to harken back to their childhood in the village.

Some retailers say they’re offering discounts for large orders. Some customers are asking for gift wrapping.

“Cow dung cakes have been listed by multiple sellers on our platform since October, and we have received several customer orders” since then, said Madhavi Kochar, an Amazon India spokeswoman.

The orders come mostly from cities where it would be difficult to buy dung cakes, she said.

In India, where Hindus have long worshipped cows as sacred, cow dung cakes have been used for centuries for fires, whether for heating, cooking or Hindu

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Radhika Agarwal of ShopClues, a major online retailer in India, said demand for the cow dung cakes spiked during the recent Diwali festival season, a time when Hindus conduct prayer ceremonies at their homes, factories and offices. On a recent day, ShopClues’ website showed that the patties had sold out.

“Around Diwali, when people do a lot of pujas in their homes and workplaces, there is a lot of demand for cow dung cakes,” said Agarwal, referring to rituals performed during the popular festival.

“Increasingly, in the cold weather, people are keeping themselves warm by lighting fires” at outdoor events, she said, adding that people who grew up in rural areas find the peaty smell of dung fires pleasant.

“It reminds them of the old days,” she said.

Online retailers said people were also buying the dung cakes to light fires for ritual ceremonies to mark the beginning of the new year and for the winter festival known as Lohri, celebrated in northern India.

The cakes are sold in packages that contain two to eight pieces weighing 7 ounces each. Prices range from $1.50 to $6 per package.

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Families do not have to be eligible to receive FEMA benefits to participate in the House in a Box program, she said.

There is no cut-off date to register for the House in a Box program, but the final day to register for individual assistance with FEMA is Jan. 4, said Marilyn Gray, co-director of House in a Box and president of the Midlands Conference of St. Vincent de Paul.

Families need a FEMA number and picture ID in order to register for the House in a Box program, she said.

Flood survivors who wish to participate in the program can call 1-888-892-9582, she said.

Once the call is connected, the caller can dial 0 and leave a message with his or her name and contact information, and a case coordinator will be in touch to assist with the application process.

Survivors can also register in person at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3512 Devine St.

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Gray said St. Vincent can also send members out to communities where multiple families are unable to make the trip to Columbia.

She only asks that the community members organize the meeting time and location beforehand.

Gray said about 200 people have already registered for the program since the recent flood, but no furniture has been delivered yet because families are still repairing homes.

St. Vincent fundraises throughout the year and purchases the household items in sets of 25 for about $50,000 in total, with an estimated cost of $1,850 for a family of four, she said.

Gray said all expenses are taken care of except for the delivery of the furniture.

She said homeowners have to pick up the items themselves.

Individuals or agencies looking to donate or partner with St. Vincent de Paul can contact Marilyn Gray at (803) 730-1241, (803) 739-2345 or marilyn@gmminsurance.com.

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The city — and indeed the whole nation — seemed to come together after the shootings, with thousands gathering on sweeping Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River in a show of unity several days later.

Riley has made it clear that he will continue to work on the issue of gun violence after he leaves office. “We do not want to encroach on law-abiding citizens’ rights to own a gun, but we must prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands,� Riley said at an event earlier this month at Emanuel to announce a new effort to curb gun violence.

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But as the sun set on July 8, the people who wanted the flag removed were stunned.

Flag supporters in the House suddenly appeared to have enough votes for an amendment to the bill backed by Haley and the Senate that would postpone its passage, keeping the rebel banner flying outside the chambers. The flag supporters wanted a guarantee that the flag would be sent to a museum, and they were willing to hold up the process for it, even if it meant going against the rising tide of support to bring it down.

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ASHINGTON — Presidential campaigns inflate expectations that power wielded from government’s pinnacle will invigorate the nation. Thus campaigns demonstrate that creationists threaten the creative ferment that produces social improvement. Not religious creationists, who are mistaken but inconsequential. It is secular creationists whose social costs are steep.

“Secular theists” — economist Don Boudreaux’s term — produce governments gripped by the fatal conceit that they are wiser than society’s spontaneous experimental order.

George Such governWill ments’ imposed order suffocates improvisation and innovation. Like religious creationists gazing upon biological complexity, secular theists assume that social complexity requires an intentional design imposed from on high by wise designers, aka them.

In “The Evolution of Everything: How New Ideas Emerge,” Matt Ridley refutes the secular creationists’ fallacious idea that because social complexity is the result of human actions, it must, or should, be the result of human design. In fact, Ridley says, “Far more than we like to admit, the world is to a remarkable extent a self-organizing, self-changing place.”

What explains the reluctance to admit this? Perhaps the human mind evolved to seek a Designer behind designs. (“On the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel,” Ridley says, “Adam and God touch fingers. To the uneducated eye it is not clear who is creating whom.”) Or perhaps people feel anxious if no one is in charge. Ridley’s point is that everyone is in charge of social change. It is propelled by what Friedrich Hayek, echoing Darwin, called “selection by imitation of successful institutions and habits.” This is a broad-based, bottom-up process by which society, like Darwinian nature, is constantly experimenting.

Morality evolves: Religious and other moral instructors base their moral codes on the way people who are considered moral behave, people who are deemed moral because they exemplify rules conducive to human flourishing. Legal systems evolve: The common-law basis of the system under which Americans live had no inspired law-giver; it emerged from centuries of the Anglosphere’s trial and error.

Describing the way living cells respond to local effects, Ridley, an evolutionary biologist, writes: “It is as if an entire city emerged from chaos just because people responded to local incentives in the way they set up their

homes and businesses. (Oh, hang on — that is how cities emerged too.)”

Similarly, no committee or other command-and-control system decreed the rules of the world’s languages. Darwin: “The formation of different languages, and of distinct species, and the proofs that both have been developed through a gradual process, are curiously parallel.”

Ridley: “It is as if a human language, with all its syntax and grammar, were to emerge spontaneously from the actions of its individual speakers, with nobody laying down the rules. (Oh, hang on ... )” In 1908, a French philosopher applied Darwinian reasoning to the evolution of fishing boats: “It is clear that a very badly made boat will end up at the bottom after one or two voyages and thus never be copied. ... It is the sea herself who fashions the boats, choosing those which function and destroying the others.”

Ridley applies to everything the perspective of Leonard E. Read’s famous 1958 essay “I, Pencil.” In it a pencil explains that “I am a mystery” because not a single person knows how to make me. The seemingly simple pencil is wood harvested by loggers using saws and ropes made elsewhere, wood transported by trucks and trains made by many thousands of people, to mills where machines — the products of ore mined by thousands and steel mills staffed by thousands more — prepare the wood to receive graphite mined abroad and the eraser from foreign rubber, held in place by aluminum mined somewhere and smelted somewhere else, before lacquer (castor beans and other ingredients) is applied, and ...

Behind a pencil stand millions of cooperating people, but no mastermind. Which is why worshipers in the church of government, the source of top-down authority, disparage a free society’s genius for spontaneous order: It limits the importance of government and other supposed possessors of the expertise that supposedly is essential for imposing order from above.

No one, writes Ridley, anticipated that when Gutenberg made printed books affordable, increased literacy would create a market for spectacles, which would lead to improved lenses and the invention of telescopes, which would produce the discovery that the Earth orbits the sun. No one planned that one particular book’s argument for the fecundity of freedom would bolster the case for limited government the way Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations” did when published in 1776.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IT’S ENCOURAGING WHEN CHRISTIANS STAND UP FOR THE TRUTH Thank you for the front page of The Sumter Item on Dec. 24 telling the true meaning of Christmas. It is very encouraging for Christians to stand up for the truth that Jesus left Heaven, was born to a virgin, died for sinners and rose from the grave and lives eternally. After all, Jesus is the reason for the season.

JEANINE AND DAVE WATT Sumter

SUMTER ITEM NOT ASHAMED TO PRINT REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS I am thankful for a local newspaper that will print the real meaning of Christmas unashamedly.

Christians need to speak out more than ever proclaiming the gospel.

For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) DENA FARMER Sumter

NEWSPAPER CAN PRINT WHATEVER IT WANTS While there are a number of points in Teri Clinch’s letter (Dec. 27, 2015, Newspaper should show as much respect for those of other faiths as on Christmas Eve) that I would dispute, I will limit myself to one. The Sumter Item is not a public entity and has every right to print whatever its wants.

In its coverage of events, The Sumter Item has a responsibility of being factual. What it publishes and where in the paper it pub-

lishes it is completely up to the editorial board. Advertisers have the right to pull their advertising from the paper and place it elsewhere. We, as readers, are free to purchase the paper or not.

CHARLES FRANCIS Sumter

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BY PATCHING POTHOLES I was told that the road repair in Sumter is the state’s responsibility. Meanwhile, there are many big potholes on Main Street, especially on the corner of Calhoun and Main streets.

Would it be too much to ask our city if they could put a little patch to help motorists?

SHEILA SIMMONS Sumter

TEA PARTY ISSUES WERE NOT A PROBLEM UNDER BUSH The tea party popped up as soon as a black president was elected. All the reasons stated by Jacqueline K. Hughes in her letter evidently were not a problem for them under George Bush. Fake wars with real deaths don’t bother them.

Most, if not all, of the excuses she gave for the existence of the teabaggers were much later in the Obama administration.

Bush introduced NCLB, and the IRS has been collecting taxes since 1862.

I have read Jacqueline K. Hughes letters over the years. Just like the teabaggers, there is no doubt where she stands and why she stands there. It’s black and white.

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COMMENTARY

Admit it: You want your own dictator

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his incessant clamoring by voters and punditry for better “leaders” and more “leadership” is one of the most unsavory, dangerous,and un-American tendencies in political discourse.

When Donald Trump was asked last week

by Joe Scarborough what he made of an endorsement from Vladimir Putin — a thug who’s probably murdered journalists and political opponents and more — the GOP presidential front-runner responded, “He’s running his country, and at least he’s a leader, unlike what we have in this country.” Then he offered an incredibly dumb moral equivalency about how the United States also does “plenty of killing.”

There was plenty of well-earned criticism directed at Trump’s comments. Most commenters were offended not because the Russians are being aggressively “led,” mind you, but because Putin does things we don’t approve of. Perhaps if the Russian strongman used his muscle to tackle global warming as the Chinese Communists are pretending to do, the New York Times’ editorial page would praise him for his forethought and willingness to act. If Putin banned protests aimed at abortion clinics instead of Pussy Riot, how many progressives would cheer him?

In contemporary American parlance — and maybe it’s always been this way — a “leader” typically describes someone who will aggressively push your preferred poli-

cies. How much do Americans really care about what this aggressiveness entails?

Trump’s entire case, for instance, is propelled by the notion that a single (self-identified) competent, a strong-willed president, without any perceptible deference to the foundational ideals of the nation, will be able to smash any cultural or political obstacles standing in the way of making America Great Again.

But this is certainly not the first time we’ve seen voters adopt a cultish reverence for a strong-willed presidential candidate without any perceptible deference to the foundational ideals of the country whose personal charisma was supposed to shatter obstacles standing in the way of making America great again. Many of the same people anxious about the authoritarian overtones of Trump’s appeal were unconcerned about the intense adulation that adoring crowds showered on Barack Obama in 2008, though the spectacle featured similarly troubling signs — the iconography, the messianic messaging and the implausible promises of government-produced comfort and safety. Just as President Trump fans will judge every person on how nice or mean he or she is to Trump, so, too, those rooting against Obama were immediately branded unpatriotic or racist.

David Harsanyi is a senior editor at the Federalist and the author of The People Have Spoken (and They Are Wrong): The Case Against Democracy. Follow him on Twitter @davidharsanyi. © 2015 creators.com

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‘38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors’ to air on CBS

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH With the clock ticking down to 2016, aren’t we due for a year-in-television roundup? I don’t even like reading those columns, never mind writing them. They often involve lists and rankings and other distracting, thought-avoiding gimmicks.

Simply put, “Fargo” season two is the best drama of the year. Epic and strange and yet deeply rooted in fully drawn human beings, it represented TV writing at its best and most novelistic. It’s also one of the first screen dramas in years, if not decades, to portray a Vietnam veteran as a thoughtful, three-dimensional character.

As in the first season, “Fargo” featured rogue males knee deep in ultraviolence, yet asked us to feel protective about a vulnerable female character at its every center: Molly Solverson (Allison Tolman) in the first season and her dying mother, Betsy (Cristin Milioti), in the second. As female characters at the heart of the gore, Kirsten Dunst and Jean Smart just may be battling it out come Emmy time.

It has not been a great year for new comedies. Fox’s “The Grinder” is amusing, but can only go so far with its thin premise. NBC’s “The Carmichael Show” has its old-school moments. But for best comedy, I nominate British import “Detectorists.” In a year when many series seemed to be try-

ing way too hard to get noticed, this bleak tale of two taciturn metal-detecting antique hunters (Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones) remained beautifully understated and audaciously human in scale.

• Stephen Colbert hosts the “38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors” (9 p.m., CBS). Taped on Dec. 6 at the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the gala was attended by the president and first lady. As usual, the recipients are drawn from both high art (orchestra conductor Seiji Ozawa) and popular culture (actresses Rita Moreno and Cicely Tyson; singer-songwriter Carole King and movie director and producer George Lucas).

As is customary, some of the presenters and those who show up to salute recipients are as famous as those celebrated. Look for Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese to speak up for their friend and fellow 1970s movie wunderkind George Lucas. Also from that era, look for James Taylor to sing “Up on the Roof,” one of the songs Carole King wrote as a Brill Building composer, a good decade before she helped pioneer the singer/songwriter era of pop music with her breakthrough 1971 LP “Tapestry.” Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and conductor Itzhak Perlman salute Ozawa. Rosie Perez and LinManuel Miranda applaud Moreno, and Karen Olivo per-

the Boat” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Enter Firestorm on “The Flash” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Reese Witherspoon feuds with Miss Piggy on “The Muppets” (8:30 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * A morbid illusionist’s gray matter is thought-provoking on “iZombie” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14).

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James Taylor performs on “The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors” airing at 9 p.m. today on CBS. forms “America” the song from “West Side Story” that Moreno helped popularize.

Tyler Perry and Viola Davis will champion the career of Cicely Tyson.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Dean’s celebrity may come in handy on “The Grinder” (9:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14).

• A young mother’s treatment becomes a point of contention on “Chicago Med” (9 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14).

• “Shark Tank” alums return for two hours of “Beyond the Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG).

• The gang helps one of its own on “Chicago Fire” (10 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14).

SERIES NOTES Gibbs faces a difficult recovery on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * On two episodes of “New Girl” (Fox, r, TV-14), Schmidt takes one for the team (8 p.m.) and takes stock (9 p.m.) * Jimmy steps up on “Grandfathered” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Car-lot romance on “Fresh Off

Jesse Eisenberg, Lou Diamond Phillips and Six String Soldiers are on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS, r) * Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Sleater-Kinney are on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * John Krasinski, Chris Fowler & Kirk Herbstreit and Seal are on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Christoph Waltz, Carey Mulligan and Johnny Galecki appear on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY SCHEDULE BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed Friday.

New Year’s Holiday Schedule: GOVERNMENT — The following will beDec. closed Friday: 2015 federal29, government offices; state government offices; U.S. Postal Service; City of Sumter offices; Sumter County offices; Clarendon County offices; Lee County offices; City of Manning offices; and City of Bishopville offices.

SCHOOLS — The following will be closed through Jan. 3, 2016: 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; and Laurence Manning Academy.

Clarendon Hall will be closed through Jan. 4, 2016.

Sumter Christian School will be closed through Jan. 3, 2016. A faculty in-service day will be observed on Jan. 4, 2016, and students will return on Jan. 5, 2016.

Central Carolina Technical College will be closed through Jan. 3, 2016.

USC Sumter will be closed through Friday.

UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. and Farmers Telephone Coop. will be closed Friday.

OTHER — Clemson Extension Service will be closed Friday.

The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will be closed Thursday and Friday.

The Sumter County Library will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday and will remain closed Friday.

The Harvin Clarendon County Library will be closed Friday.

City of Sumter will collect household garbage and recyclables on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2016.

All offices of The Sumter Item will be closed Friday. The Sumter Item will not publish on Friday, New Year’s Day.

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FYI arrangements by calling The National Kidney Founda1-800-544-1213. Donors may tion of South Carolina is in also visit www.mdff.org and need of unwanted vehicles — click on the automobile icon even ones that don’t run.

Donate unwanted vehicle to a an online vehito complete The car will beyour towed at no worthy cause cle donation application. charge to you and you will be provided with a possible The Society for the Prevention tax deduction. The donated of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) vehicle will be sold at aucoffice, 1140 S. Guignard tion or recycled for salvage- Drive, has many animals able parts. Call (800) 488available for adoption.

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Adoption fees cover the The Muscular Dystrophy Fami- first shots and first deworming and spaying or ly Foundation Inc. (MDFF), a neutering. The office is non-profit organization, accepts vehicle contributions. To open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and complete a vehicle donaSunday. Call (803) 773-9292. tion, contact MDFF to make

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may not EUGENIA LAST see eye to eye with everyone, but listening will give you a broader perspective. An offer from someone you have worked with in the past will lead to an interesting position. Don’t allow anger or negativity to hold you back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Planning a business trip or signing up for a course that will help you get ahead in the new year will give you reason to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Romance is in the stars and will enhance your personal life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotional deception and impractical plans will be costly if you don’t regroup and reconsider the pros and cons. Look for ways to stabilize your situation in order to build greater security for you and the ones you love.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Find a way to cut corners. A better budget or lower overhead will help you avoid disagreements over money matters and keep you on track with paying down debt. Property investments and other assets and possessions could yield a profit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone with experience and knowledge will help you make an important decision. Change won’t be easy, but it will be necessary if you want to achieve your goals. Do what’s best for you and don’t feel guilty if you can’t please everyone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make plans to get together with peers or to enjoy a little downtime with people you have worked with in the past. Getting involved in activities that include children will inspire you to start a new yearly

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TONIGHT

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Periods of rain

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SSW 3-6 mph

SSW 6-12 mph

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Gaffney 69/56 Spartanburg 68/55

Greenville 71/57

Columbia 77/63

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 77/64

Aiken 72/61

ON THE COAST

Charleston 81/66

Today: Mostly cloudy and very warm; humid in southern parts. High 75 to 80.

Wednesday: A thick cloud cover with a couple of showers. High 74 to 78.

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 11.98 +0.35 19 15.36 -2.44 14 13.78 -0.03 14 11.26 -6.25 80 83.65 +0.45 24 24.77 -1.97

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Manning 78/65

Today: Mild; showers this morning. Winds southwest 6-12 mph.

Wednesday: Heavy rain and a storm.

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Florence 77/65

Bishopville 75/63

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Clarendon School District One 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. will conduct free vision, hear- 2, 2016, at Golden Corral. ing, speech and developmenSumter Stroke Support Does your child attendThe school in Clartal screenings as part of a Group will meet at 6 p.m. on endon District One? child find effort to identify Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at students with special the Alice Drive Baptist needs. Screenings will be Church library on the corheld from 9 a.m. to noon at ner of Loring Mill and Wise the Summerton Early Child- Drive. hood Center, 8 South St., The Ruach Bridal Show and Summerton, on the followSpecial Events, a day of eleing Thursdays: Jan. 14, gance and romance, will be 2016; Feb. 11, 2016; March 10, 2016; April 14, 2016; and held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at 245 May 12, 2016. Call Sadie Oswego Highway. Event Williams at (803) 485-2325, will include door prizes, extension 116. vendors, a bridal fashion The Campbell Soup friends show and more. Call (803) lunch group will meet at 775-5416.

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Consider the changes you will have to make to end the negativity in your life.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Trouble with government agencies and institutions will prevail if you have unfinished personal paperwork. Avoid travel or any risky ventures that have the potential to leave you in a vulnerable position. Pay attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep moving in a positive direction. Stopping to argue a point with someone who will never see things your way is a waste of time. Aim to accomplish what you set out to do, and let others do their own thing.

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Spring Valley shuts down Crestwood in second half

BY DENNIS BRUNSON

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For the better part of the first half of its opening game in the 19th Annual District 9 Officials Christ-

mas Tournament, the Crestwood High School varsity girls basketball team couldn’t have asked for a much better start. The Lady Knights opened had a 27-24 lead over defending 4A state champion Spring Valley after a layup by

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Avis Murphy with 4:13 remaining in the opening 16 minutes.

Then the wheels quickly fell off for CHS. The Lady Vikings scored the final 10 points of the first half, and Crestwood managed just nine points in the second half as SV went on to a 58-36 victory at The Castle.

Lady Knights head coach Tony Wilson said his team simply was outplayed in the second half.

“We didn’t get after it at all in the second half,” said Wilson, whose team fell to 7-3 on the season. “Spring Valley outplayed us in the second half. They outhustled us, getting all of the loose balls and rebounds. We just didn’t play with any desire, any intensity, and I told the girls that.

“Spring Valley’s a very good team, but we didn’t play well at all. We’re going through a stretch where we’re very inconsistent.

We’ll play good one game and not play well the next.”

The game was tied 18-18 when Lindsey Rogers sank a 3-point basket for CHS to make it 21-18 with 6:43 left in the first half. A layup by Shontay Taylor and a trey by former Sumter High player Christian Hithe put Spring Valley, which improved to 8-1, on top at 23-21.

Crestwood went on a 6-1 spurt over a 1:24 period to take the 27-24

lead. Layups by Tyana Saunders, Rogers and Murphy accounted for the baskets.

After that, the Lady Knights would score just nine points over the final 20-plus minutes of the game. Wilson said the Lady Vikings made no defensive adjustments to cause such a drastic change in CHS’ offensive production.

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Clemson Football

Sometimes best ‘D’ has been Tigers’ ‘O’

Harlem Globetrotter icon Meadowlark Lemon, known as the Globetrotters’ “clown prince” of basketball, died on Sunday at the age of 83.

‘Clown prince’ Lemon dead at 83 The Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Meadowlark Lemon, the “clown prince” of basketball’s barnstorming Harlem Globetrotters, whose blend of hook shots and humor brought joy to millions of fans around the world, has died. He was 83.

Lemon’s wife and daughter confirmed to the team that he died Sunday in Scottsdale, Arizona, Globetrotters spokesman Brett Meister said Monday. Meister did not know the cause of death.

Though skilled enough to play professionally, Lemon instead wanted to entertain, his dream of playing for the Globetrotters hatched after watching a newsreel of the all-black team at a cinema house when he was 11.

Lemon ended up becoming arguably the team’s most popular player, a showman known as much for his confetti-in-the-water-bucket routine and slapstick comedy as his half-court hook shots and no-look, behind-the-back passes.

A sign of his crossover appeal, Lemon was inducted into both the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the International Clown Hall of Fame.

“My destiny was to make people happy,” Lemon said as he was inducted into the basketball hall as a contributor to the game in 2003.

Lemon played for the Globetrotters during the team’s heyday from the mid-1950s to the late-1970s, delighting fans with his skills with a ball and a joke. Traveling by car, bus, train or plane nearly every night, Lemon covered nearly 4 million miles to play in over 100 countries and in front of popes and presidents, kings and queens. Known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball,” he averaged 325 games per year during his prime, that luminous smile

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Clemson safety Jayron Kearse, center, and defensive end Richard Yeargin tackle Georgia Tech’s Mikell Lands-Davis during a regular season game. No. 1 Clemson’ will take on No. 4 Oklahoma at the Orange Bowl on Thursday in a national semifinal game.

By PETE IACOBELLI

The Associated Press

No one pushes No. 1 Clemson’s defense harder than its offense.

The combination has led to undefeated season, an Atlantic Coast Conference championship and a spot in the national semifinals against No. 4 Oklahoma (11-1) at the Orange Bowl on Thursday.

Sometimes, though, it’s hard to determine if Clemson’s best defense is its explosive offense, putting up big

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“If we keep scoring points, that’s going to tell (the defense) they need to do better.”

Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain numbers that none of the Tigers’ 13 opponents this season have been able to outscore.

The formula was tested the last two games and almost cost Clemson its undefeated season. The Tigers led rival South Carolina 28-10 before a late Gamecocks rally cut it

five, 37-32. in the ACC title game, Clemson was up 35-16 against North Carolina before needing a final second onside kick recovery to hold off the Tar Heels, 45-38.

Containing Oklahoma will be a challenge for Clemson’s defense, but maybe not its

toughest of the year.

Before the teams arrived in Florida on Saturday, Tigers receiver Deon Cain said in some ways, keeping pace with Clemson’s offense is an even bigger motivation.

“If we keep scoring points, that’s going to tell (the defense) they need to do better,” Cain said, “because they want to be up there competing with us, too.”

But the lapses by Clemson’s defense, ranked seventh in

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Home-field on the line

Carolina starters can’t take this week off

By STEVE REED

AP Sports Writer

CHARLOTTE — Panthers coach Ron Rivera has no choice but to play his starters Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs still up for grabs.

“I wish I had that problem” of deciding whether to rest players, Rivera said Monday.

That option went out the window when Carolina (14-1) was upset 20-13 Curtis Compton/Atlanta-Journal Constitution/AP by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, endCarolina quarterback Cam Newton looks on ing the Panthers bid for an unbeaten from the sidelines in Sunday’s loss to Atlanta. season and preventing them from

wrapping up the No. 1 seed. The Arizona Cardinals (14-2) can still claim home-field advantage in the NFC if Carolina loses and they beat the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Rivera has been through this once before.

He was a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears which started the season 13-0 before a loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Several members of that Bears team responded by getting off the plane and making the “Super Bowl shuffle” video. The Bears would not lose again, going on to win the Super Bowl.

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Scoreboard TV, RADIO

TODAY 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Tulane at Memphis (ESPNU).

1 p.m. – College Basketball: Tennessee State at Tennessee (SEC NETWORK).

2 p.m. – College Football: Armed Forces Bowl from Fort Worth, Texas – California vs. Air Force (ESPN).

3 p.m. – College Basketball: Temple at Cincinnati (ESPN2).

3 p.m. – College Basketball: Texas Southern at Baylor (ESPNU).

3 p.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – Manchester City vs. Leicester City (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

5 p.m. – College Basketball: Southern Methodist at Tulsa (ESPN2).

5 p.m. – College Basketball: Liberty at Notre Dame (ESPNU).

5 p.m. – College Basketball: Richmond at Texas Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

5:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Russell Athletic Bowl from Orlando, Fla. – North Carolina vs. Baylor (ESPN).

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

7 p.m. – College Basketball: Florida State at Florida (ESPN2).

7 p.m. – College Basketball: Wake Forest at Louisiana State (ESPNU).

7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Carolina at New Jersey (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST).

7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: St. John’s at Creighton (FOX SPORTS 2).

7 p.m. – College Basketball: Northeastern at North Carolina State (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. – College Basketball: Robert Morris at Georgia (SEC NETWORK).

8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Milwaukee at Oklahoma City (NBA TV).

8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Nashville at St. Louis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

9 p.m. – College Football: Texas Bowl from Houston – Louisiana State vs.

Texas Tech (ESPN).

9 p.m. – College Basketball: Connecticut at Texas (ESPN2).

9 p.m. – College Basketball: CaliforniaIrvine at Kansas (ESPNU).

9 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Omar Douglas vs. Frank De Alba in a Super Featherweight Bout from Bethlehem, Pa. (FOX SPORTS 1).

NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

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W L T Pct PF PA Houston 8 7 0 .533 309 307 Indianapolis 7 8 0 .467 303 384 Jacksonville 5 10 0 .333 370 418 Tennessee 3 12 0 .200 275 393 North

W L T Pct PF PA y-Cincinnati 11 3 0 .786 378 243 Pittsburgh 9 6 0 .600 395 307 Baltimore 5 10 0 .333 312 377 Cleveland 3 12 0 .200 266 404 West

W L T Pct PF PA Denver 10 4 0 .714 308 259 x-Kansas City 10 5 0 .667 382 270 Oakland 7 8 0 .467 342 376 San Diego 4 11 0 .267 300 371

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA y-Washington 8 7 0 .533 354 356 N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 390 407 Philadelphia 6 9 0 .400 342 400 Dallas 4 11 0 .267 252 340 South

W L T Pct PF PA y-Carolina 14 1 0 .933 462 298 Atlanta 8 7 0 .533 322 325 Tampa Bay 6 9 0 .400 332 379 New Orleans 6 9 0 .400 388 459 North

W L T Pct PF PA x-Green Bay 10 5 0 .667 355 303 x-Minnesota 10 5 0 .667 345 289 Detroit 6 9 0 .400 334 380 Chicago 6 9 0 .400 315 373 West

W L T Pct PF PA y-Arizona 13 2 0 .867 483 277 x-Seattle 9 6 0 .600 387 271 St. Louis 7 8 0 .467 264 311 San Francisco 4 11 0 .267 219 371 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

Saturday’s game

Washington 38, Philadelphia 24

Sunday’s games

Houston 34, Tennessee 6 Kansas City 17, Cleveland 13 N.Y. Jets 26, New England 20, OT Indianapolis 18, Miami 12 Detroit 32, San Francisco 17 Buffalo 16, Dallas 6 Chicago 26, Tampa Bay 21 Atlanta 20, Carolina 13 Baltimore 20, Pittsburgh 17 New Orleans 38, Jacksonville 27 St. Louis 23, Seattle 17 Arizona 38, Green Bay 8 Minnesota 49, N.Y. Giants 17

Monday’s game

Cincinnati at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 3

Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m.

Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Washington at Dallas, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

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

New England at Miami, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

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

St. Louis at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

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

Seattle at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

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Sunday’s Games

Memphis 112, L.A. Lakers 96 Oklahoma City 122, Denver 112 Boston 100, New York 91 Portland 98, Sacramento 94

Walker’s 38, Hornets spoil Kobe’s last trip to Charlotte

Ottawa 3, Boston 1 Florida 3, Columbus 2 Toronto 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 Dallas 3, St. Louis 0 Carolina 2, Chicago 1 Winnipeg 1, Pittsburgh 0 Arizona 2, Colorado 1, OT Anaheim 4, Philadelphia 2 Calgary 5, Edmonton 3

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kemba Walker scored 18 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-98 Monday night in Kobe Bryant’s final game against the team that drafted him — and promptly traded him — nearly 20 years ago.

Cody Zeller had 16 points and eight rebounds, and Nicolas Batum added 15 points and 11 assists for the Hornets, who have won two straight.

Bryant, who received a taped message from Hornets owner Michael Jordan before the game, finished with 20 points on 5-of-20 shooting.

Clippers 108

MONDAY’S Games

Wizards 91

Monday’s Games

Orlando 104, New Orleans 89 Charlotte 108, L.A. Lakers 98 Indiana 93, Atlanta 87 L.A. Clippers 108, Washington 91 Brooklyn at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Utah, 9 p.m.

Cleveland at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games

Detroit at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Houston, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Cleveland at Denver, 9 p.m.

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SUNDAY’S Games

Washington 2, Buffalo 0 Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

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

Tuesday’s Games

Ottawa at Boston, 7 p.m.

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

Carolina at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Los Angeles at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Chicago at Arizona, 9 p.m.

College Basketball MEN’S AP Top 25

By The Associated Press The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 27, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote and previous ranking:

Record Pts Prv 1. Michigan St. (64) 13-0 1,623 1 2. Kansas (1) 10-1 1 ,534 2 3. Oklahoma 11-0 1 ,498 3 4. Maryland 11-1 1 ,428 4 5. Virginia 10-1 1 ,351 5 6. Xavier 12-0 1 ,296 6 7. North Carolina 10-2 1,219 7 8. Arizona 12-1 1 ,081 8 9. Butler 10-1 984 9 10. Kentucky 10-2 963 12 11. Iowa St. 10-1 938 11 12. Providence 12-1 923 10 13. Miami 10-1 867 13 14. Purdue 12-1 818 14 15. Duke 9-2 781 15 16. Villanova 9-2 643 17 17. SMU 11-0 636 18 18. Louisville 11-2 516 16 19. West Virginia 10-1 500 19 20. Texas A&M 9-2 371 21 21. Utah 10-2 224 24 22. Cincinnati 10-3 199 22 23. Baylor 9-2 195 23 24. South Carolina 11-0 175 25 25. UCLA 9-4 51 — Others receiving votes: UConn 49, Oregon 45, Gonzaga 44, Pittsburgh 42, George Washington 40, Dayton 19, Colorado 15, Monmouth (NJ) 11, Northwestern 11, Vanderbilt 10, Iowa 7, Texas Tech 6, Florida 4, Texas 4,

Women’s AP Top 25

By The Associated Press The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 27, total points based on 25 points for a firstplace vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking:

Record Pts Prv 1. UConn (32) 9-0 800 1 2. South Carolina 12-0 763 2 3. Notre Dame 10-1 725 3 4. Baylor 13-0 712 4 5. Texas 11-0 662 5 6. Maryland 11-0 654 6 7. Kentucky 10-0 597 7 8. Mississippi St. 11-1 556 8 9. Ohio St. 8-3 550 9 10. Oregon St. 9-1 479 11 11. Stanford 9-2 472 12 12. Duke 9-3 402 13 13. Tennessee 8-3 394 14 14. Northwestern 11-1 349 15 15. Florida St. 8-3 345 10 16. Texas A&M 9-3 327 16 17. Arizona St. 8-3 244 22 18. Oklahoma 9-2 239 18 19. California 8-2 224 21 20. South Florida 7-2 192 20 21. UCLA 7-3 137 19 22. Miami 12-1 119 23 23. Missouri 12-0 101 25 24. Michigan St. 9-2 99 24 25. DePaul 8-5 84 17 Others receiving votes: Southern Cal 36, Seton Hall 34, Georgia 27, Virginia Tech 18, Iowa 14, Oregon 14.

WASHINGTON — Chris Paul scored 23 points, reserve Jamal Crawford added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers again overcame Blake Griffin’s absence.

DeAndre Jordan had 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who got 54 points from the substitutes in their third straight win — second since Griffin was ruled out for at least two weeks with a quadriceps strain.

Magic 104 Pelicans 89

ORLANDO, Fla. — Nik Vucevic scored 28 points and matched his career high with seven assists, leading Orlando over New Orleans.

Evan Fournier had 20 points, Tobias Harris added 14 and Andrew Nicholson scored 13 for the Magic, who used a pair of surges early in the third and fourth quarters to pull away.

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Retiring Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant gives a thumbs up sign prior to Monday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. , pittsburgh 28 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Keenan Reynolds wrapped up his record-setting college career at Navy in spectacular fashion, running for three touchdowns and throwing for another Monday to lead the Midshipmen past Pittsburgh 44-28 in the Military Bowl.

Reynolds ran for 144 yards on 24 carries, completed 9 of 17 passes for 126 yards and had a reception for 47 yards on a trick play.

The 5-foot-11 senior leaves Navy (11-2) as the NCAA career leader with 88 touchdowns and 530 points. His 4,559 yards rushing are the most by a quarterback.

QUICK LANE BOWL Minnesota 21 Central Michigan 14 DETROIT — Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner ran 13 yards for a touchdown with 4:26 remaining, and the Golden Gophers held on for a 21-14 win over Central Michigan in the Quick Lane Bowl on Monday night.

Minnesota (6-7) ended a trying season on a positive note. Coach Jerry Kill retired in late October because of continued difficulty managing his epilepsy and his job. The Gophers were 5-7 after the regular season but were able to play on because not enough teams reached

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL (7) North carolina 96 unc greensboro 63 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Brice Johnson had 16 points and 16 rebounds to help North Carolina roll past UNC Greensboro in its final nonconference game.

Marcus Paige added 14 points for the Tar Heels (112), who took a double-digit lead by midway through the first half and led by 19 by halftime — though they had some trouble putting the game out of reach.

(9) Butler 92 IUPUI 65

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelan Martin scored 19 points and Roosevelt Jones had 17 points and five steals as Butler routed crosstown rival IUPUI. The Bulldogs (11-1) have won eight straight since a November loss to Miami.

They are 7-0 at home this season.

IUPUI (4-11) was led by Darell Combs with 11 points and T.J. Henderson with 10, not nearly enough against Butler’s up-tempo offense.

From wire reports

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MONDAY

They stayed in the 1-3-1 fullcourt (press) and the 1-3-1 halfcourt (zone),” Wilson said. “We were just sitting around passing the ball on the perimeter.

We didn’t play well.”

Two layups by Taylor and five more points from Joi Jones spurred SV’s run at the end of the half. Two free throws from Taylor, the center who got Crestwood center Shaquanda Miller-McCray in early foul trouble and a layup off a steal

by Dominique Hill to start the second half extended Spring Valley’s run to 14 unanswered points to make it 38-27.

The Lady Knights scored two quick baskets to stay within 10, the final time coming at 40-30 with 13:30 to go in the game.

They managed just five points the rest of the way, the final ones coming on two free throws

by Destinee Jamison to make it 49-36 with 7:38 remaining.

Miller-McCray, who saw little

six wins to fill all the bowls.

All three teams that went to bowls at 5-7 — Minnesota, Nebraska and San Jose State — ended up winning them.

C.E. Murray 59, Lamar 25 (Boys) Maning 48, Lee Central 43 (Boys) Manning 50, Lee Central 44 (Girls) Latta 68, Lamar 51 (Boys) Lee Central 72, Latta 67 (Boys) C.A. Johnson 44, Lee Central 27(Girls) Spring Valley 62, Blythewood 33 (Girls) Sumter 57, C.A. Johnson 42 (Girls) Spring Valley 58, Crestwood 36 (Girls) Sumter 63, C.E. Murray 46 (Boys) TODAY at Chestnut Oaks 2:30 p.m. — Lamar vs. Manning (Boys) 6 p.m. --— Manning vs. C.A. Johnson (Girls)

action because of fouls, finished with two just two points.

Fellow senior Cawasha Ceasar had just five. Murphy led CHS with eight points and Rogers had seven.

Three Lady Vikings reached double figures in scoring, led

by Hithe with 16. Taylor had 15 and Anaja Matthews had 11.

In other tournament action involving local teams on Monday, the Sumter girls defeated C.A. Johnson 57-42, while the

7:30 p.m. — Manning vs. C.E. Murray (Boys) at Crestwood 11 a.m. — Manning vs. Sumter (Girls) 2:30 p.m. — Sumter vs. Lee Central (Girls) 4 p.m. — Latta vs. Sumter (Boys) 6 p.m. — Crestwood vs. Blythewood (Girls) 7:30 p.m. — Lee Central vs. Sumter (Boys) WEDNESDAY at Crestwood 6 p.m. — Girls championship 7:30 p.m. — Boys championship Tickets: $7 for adults, $5 for students (high school or college) per day. Ticket good for both sites.

Sumter boys topped C.E. Murray 63-46. Manning’s girls stayed undefeated with a 50-44 win over Lee Central, while the Manning boys topped Lee Central 48-43.

The girls teams from Sumter and Manning play today at 11 a.m. at The Castle. Crestwood plays Blythewood at 6 p.m. at The Castle.

The championship games are on Wednesday with the girls starting at 6 p.m. at Crestwood.

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the country, raises questions whether it’s a national championship caliber unit.

“I don’t know,” Tigers defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. “I don’t know yet.”

The problems weren’t there at the start of the season when Clemson’s defense picked up the mantle left by last year’s group, which ended the year ranked No. 1 overall in FBS in fewest yards allowed. Despite losing eight starters from a year ago, the Tigers showed out strong early on to pull out close victories over Louisville (20-17) and Notre Dame (24-22).

Clemson needed a last second stop on the Irish’s twopoint conversion try — defensive tackle Carlos Watkins stuffed Notre Dame quarterback Deshone Kizer — to leave soggy Death Valley with the signature victory.

The high water mark took place in Miami when Clemson shutout the Hurricanes 58-0 on Oct. 24.

Since then, the Tigers have shown breakdowns and inconsistencies defensively — and against several opponents they were supposed to dominate as easily as the Hurricanes.

North Carolina State put up 41 points against the Tigers, the most given up by Clemson in two seasons.

Syracuse kept things a game into the fourth quarter of Clemson’s 37-27 victory before South Carolina made things too close for comfort to close the regular season.

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breakdowns and played better,” linebacker Ben Boulware said.

“It’s something we will fix.”

A consistent defensive effort would help Clemson’s offense, no matter how many points its capable of putting up.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson , third in the Heisman Trophy voting this year, led an attack that put up 60 touchdowns and 500 points this season. The offense seemed to find its full potency at the time Clemson’s defense took its foot off the gas pedal.

The Tigers had nine straight games of 500 or more yards of offense to finish the year.

Joe Skipper/The Associated Press Clemson’s defense allowed 27 Clemson players walk from the team buses for Monday’s practice for the Orange Bowl against Oklahoma. or more points in four of its last six games.

Clemson has been able to Bowl schedule find enough balance on each side of the ball to build big

By The Associated Press Oklahoma State (10-2) vs. MissisHoliday Bowl sippi (9-3), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) San Diego leads down the stretch, but Wisconsin (9-3) vs.

Southern Cal Monday, Dec. 28 not to put teams away.

Saturday, Jan. 2 (8-5), 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) Military Bowl TaxSlayer Bowl Annapolis, Md. Against North Carolina, the Thursday, Dec. 31 Jacksonville, Fla. Navy 44, Pittsburgh 28 Peach Bowl Penn St. (7-5) vs. Georgia (9-3), Noon defense forced two punts, inQuick Lane Bowl Atlanta (ESPN) Detroit tercepted Tar Heels quarterHouston (12-1) vs.

Florida State Liberty Bowl Minnesota 21, Central Michigan 14 (10-2), Noon (ESPN) Memphis, Tenn. back Marquise Williams and Tuesday, Dec. 29 Orange Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) Kansas St. (6-6) vs. Arkansas (7-5), stopped a fake punt try as Armed Forces Bowl Miami Gardens, Fla. 3:20 p.m. (ESPN) Fort Worth, Texas Clemson (13-0) vs.

Oklahoma (11-1), Alamo Bowl Clemson went from trailing Air Force (8-5) vs. California (7-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN) San Antonio 2 p.m. (ESPN) 16-14 to ahead 35-16.

Cotton Bowl Classic Oregon (9-3) vs. TCU (10-2), 6:45 p.m.

Russell Athletic Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) (ESPN) Watson said the Tigers are Orlando, Fla. Arlington, Texas Cactus Bowl North Carolina (11-2) vs. Baylor ready to make whatever play Alabama (12-1) vs. Michigan State Phoenix (9-3), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) (12-1), 8 p.m. (ESPN) West Virginia (7-5) vs. Arizona State necessary to win games — be Arizona Bowl (6-6), 10:15 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 1 Tucson it a long scoring pass or a Outback Bowl Monday, Jan. 11 Nevada (6-6) vs. Colorado State Tampa, Fla. College Football forced fumble to stymie an op(7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ASN) Northwestern (10-2) vs.

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Orlando, Fla. winner, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) (ESPN) plus” that his guys get to work Michigan (9-3) vs. Florida (10-3), Saturday, Jan. 23 Wednesday, Dec. 30 1 p.m. (ABC) East-West Shrine Classic against Watson, 1,000-yard Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Fiesta Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Auburn (6-6) vs. Memphis (9-3), runner Wayne Gallman and a Glendale, Ariz.

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Saturday, Jan. 30 Music City Bowl fense is lets the defense be (ESPN) Senior Bowl Nashville, Tenn.

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Some Atlanta players, includFrom Page B1 ing linebacker O’Brien Schofield, called the Panthers sore “Our arrogance showed,” losers after the game and othRivera said of ‘85 Bears. ers mocked quarterback Cam Rivera isn’t expecting a Newton by doing the “dab” video — or arrogance — from dance. his team.

This week will be a characBut he does hope the loss ter test for MVP candidate “sticks in the craw” of players Newton and the rest of the moving forward. team as it prepares for Tampa “Hopefully it is something Bay (6-9). that motivates us and drives “You find out what you are us (knowing) that we have a made of,” Rivera said. “It’s relot to prove,” Rivera said. ally how you handle the ad“Our goal is to win the Super versity. We talk about the Bowl. That’s the vision. character in the locker room That’s the destination. But all of the time. ... Well, how do we still have to take the jour- we handle this and how we ney. This is a bump in that grow from it, those are all imjourney.” portant things. We will be Prior to Sunday, the Pantested. This is a very interestthers hadn’t lost a regular ing week.” season game in 392 days.

Carolina players were off So losing wasn’t something Monday and not available for they were accustomed to han- interviews.

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“There are no magic words that need to be said,” Newton said Sunday. “We don’t wave a magic wand or anything like that. We got our (butt) kicked today and to a degree we deserved it. Offensively, defensively, and special teams, I’m talking with a mirror in front of my face. ... We are 14-1 right now. We put ourselves in the situation where we can use this as fuel.”

Rivera said the most difficult part of the loss was returning to the stadium Sunday night to see fans gathered to welcome the team home.

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Harlem Globetrotter great Meadowlark Lemon, shown offering a pretzel to a referee, died on Sunday at the age of 83 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Known as the “clown prince” of basketball, Lemon joined the team in 1954 and remained a member through 1979.

never dimming.

“Meadowlark was the most sensational, awesome, incredible basketball player I’ve ever seen,” NBA great and former Globetrotter Wilt Chamberlain said shortly before his death in 1999. “People would say it would be Dr. J or even (Michael) Jordan. For me it would be Meadowlark Lemon.”

Lemon spent 24 years with the Globetrotters, doing tours through the racially torn South in the 1950s until he left in 1979 to start his own team.

He was one of the most popular athletes in the world during the prime of his career, thanks to a unique blend of athleticism and showmanship.

Playing against the team’s nightly foil, the Washington Generals, Lemon left fans in awe with an array of hook shots, no-look passes and the nifty moves he put on display during the Globetrotters’ famous circle while “Sweet Georgia Brown” played over the loudspeaker.

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He also had a knack for sending the fans home with a smile every night, whether it was with his running commentary, putting confetti in a water bucket or pulling down the pants of an “unsuspecting” referee.

Lemon became an icon in the 1970s, appearing in movies, including “The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh,” numerous talk shows and even a stint in the cartoon “Scooby Doo,” with Scatman Crothers doing his voice.

After leaving the Globetrotters, Lemon started his own team, The Bucketeers, and played on a variety of teams before rejoining the Globetrotters for a short tour in 1994.

Lemon spent the last years of his life trying to spread a message of faith through basketball. He became an ordained minister in 1986 and was a motivational speaker, touring the country to meet with children at basketball camps and youth prisons with his Scottsdale-based Meadowlark Lemon Ministries.

“I feel if I can touch a kid in youth prison, he won’t go to

the adult prison,” Lemon said in 2003.

He never lost touch with his beloved sport. Lemon said he rose every day at 4 a.m. and, after prayers, headed for the gym to run sprints and practice shooting.

Born in 1932, Meadow George Lemon III — he lengthened his name after joining the Globetrotters — didn’t have money for a basketball when he was young, so he rigged up a makeshift hoop in his backyard in Wilmington, North Carolina. Using a coat hanger and onion sack for the basket, he made his first shot with an empty milk can.

Lemon first contacted the Globetrotters before his high school graduation and joined the team in 1954. He missed a game in 1955 because of a bad bowl of goulash in Germany, but that was the last one. What followed was a run, by his calculations, of more than 16,000 straight games that took him to places he never could have imagined.

“I was one of the most fortunate athletes that ever lived,” he said.

Dante, South Dakota; one sister, Janice Kiker of Florence; seven grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; and one brother, Richard Frankenstein of Diamond Bar, California.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Kistler-Hardee Funeral

Home, 315 Pearl St., Darlington, SC 29532.

The family will receive friends today at the home, 2068 Una Road, Lamar, SC 29069.

Memorial donations can be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Inc. at www.myasthenia.org or to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

OBITUARIES WILLIAM G. DAVIS William Gregory “Billy” Davis, 54, died on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Sumter.

Born on Feb. 28, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a son of the late Betty McElveen Yarborough. He was adopted by the late Remus and Magaline Davis.

DAVIS He was a painter.

He is survived by two brothers, Ralph Petroff of Pageland and Edward L. Yarborough Jr. (Gayle) of Pinewood; two sisters, Betty Ann Bochette (Mike Varner) of Sumter and Dotti Booker (Toney) of Pinewood; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and adoptive parents; and a brother, Jimmy Calvert.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Marvin Griggs and Toney Booker officiating. Burial will follow in Paxville Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of his sister, 2320 Whipporwill Drive, Sumter.

Pallbearers will be Mike Varner, Toney Booker, Joey Holliday, Wayne Poole, Steve Humphries and Michael Poole. Calbert Conyers and Lewis Yarborough will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Stephens Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

GAYNELL MCFADDEN TURBEVILLE — Gaynell McFadden, 58, died on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at Carolinas Hospital System, Florence.

She was born on July 20, 1957, in the Turbeville section of Clarendon County, a daughter of the MCFADDEN late Luther Sr. and Eliza Herring McFadden.

Celebratory services for Mrs. McFadden will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at AFC Restoration & Deliverance Family Worship Center, Olanta, with Minnie Pearl Johnson, pastor, presiding, and Elder Shelly

Hickson, eulogist. Burial will follow in Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Turbeville.

The family is receiving friends at 1639 Olanta Highway, Turbeville.

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

STANLEY D. FRANKENSTEIN COLUMBIA — Stanley “Stan” Douglas Frankenstein passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia.

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Stan was known for his love of family, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his two daughters, Mandy Bumgarner of Elgin and Carrie Truell of Sumter; their mother, Mary Turner; one son, Sean Frankenstein of Lamar; two stepchildren, Timothy Bradley and Ashley Kennon of Lamar; their mother, Debora Frankenstein; one brother, Roger Frankenstein of

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By Breann Liebermann, Clemson Extension - Water Resources Agent My Parents, Environmentalists? sion to take me to the site. He also As a champion for natural resources and clean water, I always wondered where I got this passion. Neither of my parents are particularly outdoorsy or work in the environmental field.

However, visiting my parents for the holidays has made me realize that they are actually both great supporters of water resources protection.

What really got me thinking about my parents as conservationists was when only minutes after I got home, my dad told me matter-of-factly that we had to do a litter pickup on the road near my house. He said the trash was getting out of hand and we had to do something about it. That litter could make its way into our local streams and carry pollutants and harm wildlife. Then I starting reminiscing about the other ways in which my parents are actually very involved in protecting water…

Growing up, my dad was the king of water conservation, always reminding us to take short showers and use the lowest flow from the faucets. He was also extremely watchful of what went down the drain. We had to meticulously scrape our plates so no food scraps or oils went down the drain, where they could cause clogs and even overflows.

Now, my dad works as a machine operator in the construction industry and helps keep runoff from construction sites clean. He was so excited about a recent runoff control device he helped put in that he got permis-

helps our neighbor manage water on his 100-acre farm. My dad has built and maintains several farm ponds. He also maintains a buffer around a stream, which helps protect the critters living in the stream and improves water quality. Recently, I saw that one section of the stream had high banks and low flow downstream of a culvert and mentioned to my dad that the fish may not be able to pass safety in that section. My dad brought it up to the landowner and they’re considering installing a fish ladder.

My mom is the gardener around our house, planting native plants from local suppliers and maintaining them all year long. Native plants provide habitat for wildlife and require less water and fertilizers than non-natives.

My mom also sends me any article relating to water resources that she finds in our local newspaper, whether it’s about a new building that conserves water or a study on our local stream.

It took me 23 years to realize that it was my parents that instilled in me a passion for the protection of water resources, and they are truly champions of the environment. What have you learned from your friends or family over the holidays?

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JAMES RUFUS HUNT James Rufus Hunt, age 59, beloved husband of 34 years to Christine Hunt, died on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Aline Deal Hunt. Mr. Hunt retired from HUNT the U.S. Air Force as a senior master sergeant after 26 years of service. He was currently employed with Eaton as a coordinator in the switchboard division and could often be found at Tony’s Gun Store. He enjoyed outdoor activities, antique cars and riding his Harley. He will be remembered as a loving son, husband, father, brother and friend.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Jaymie Hall and her husband, Warren, of Warner Robbins, Georgia, and Jessica Hunt of Sumter; one brother, Cletus R. Jones of Fairmont, North Carolina; and one sister, Lottie F. Hunt of Fairmont.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Steman Jones, Martin Luther Jones, Bobby Jones and Durwood Hunt.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with full military honors following the service.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Bullock Funeral Home.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Ashy, Chris Dubose, Martin Keenan, Chris Linkous, Clarence McKimmy, Brent Pokay and his many extended motorcycle friends.

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

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

DELEON WHITE LYNCHBURG — Funeral service for Deleon “Leon” White will be held at noon today at St. John United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Chandler Cemetery, directed by Bacote-Eaddy Funeral Home of Timmonsville.

He died on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015.

He was born in Sumter County, a son of the late Walter and Ida Lemmon White. He attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a lifelong member of St. John United Methodist Church. He resided in Philadelphia for many years before moving back to South Carolina.

Survivors include two brothers, David (Deloris) White and Isaiah White of Lynchburg; four sisters, Bernice McElveen of Lynchburg, Betty Rollins of Gainesville, Florida, Parrie Kandis of Columbia and Charlena (Jake) Davis of Gainesville; many other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends at 9695 Lynches River Road, Lynchburg.

MARGARET G. CUMMINGS Margaret G. Dillard Cummings, 56, widow of Gary I. Cummings, died on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at Sumter

Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Conway, she was a daughter of Kate McDowell Dillard and the late Rev. Henry Dillard, formerly of Chesterfield. She and her husband were charter members of Life Springs Worship Center in Lexington. Margaret had a love for baking and enjoyed making and decorating cakes for family and friends. She was employed in the bakery at Publix Grocery in Columbia.

Survivors include her mother of Sumter; three brothers, Steve Dillard (Teresa) and John David Dillard, both of Sumter, and Berry Dillard (Beth) of Cambridge, New York; a brother-in-law, Lenny Cummings (Debbie) of Sumter; a sister-in-law, Dianne Warren (Danny) of Wedgefield; a special cousin, Gayle Rogers of Sumter; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express a special thanks to caregivers, DeAnna Balestrero and Cybill Snuffer, for all of their loving care and friendship.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Jimmy Ellisor officiating.

Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Life Springs Worship Center, 5630 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29703.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

SUSIE ASHLEY COLUMBIA — Susie Summer Haltiwanger Ashley, wife of the late Joseph Eugene Ashley, died on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015.

She was a daughter of Charles Summer Haltiwanger and Elizabeth McCaughrin Haltiwanger.

She is survived by her son, Joseph E. Ashley Jr. of Philipsburg, Montana; her daughter, Summer A. Holmes (William J. Holmes III) of Sumter; and three grandchildren, Sydney Marie Ashley, William J. Holmes IV and Benjamin Caldwell Holmes. She is also survived by her brother, James Nance Haltiwanger (Maxie); her sister, Elizabeth H. Egan (Tommy); and sisterin-law, Cheryl L. Haltiwanger, all of Columbia.

Mrs. Ashley was predeceased by a brother, Charles S. Haltiwanger Jr. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.

A private burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201.

EDNA MAE HOLLOMAN BISHOPVILLE — Edna Mae Holloman entered eternal rest on Dec. 27, 2015, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville.

The family is receiving friends at 23 Harvin Lane, Bishopville.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

HENRY W. MATHIS JR. Henry Wenzel Mathis Jr., 82, died on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015,

at McElveen Manor.

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by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, (803) 7759386.

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DONELL D. SINKLER Donell Deckine Sinkler, 40, departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia.

He was born on May 29, 1975, in Sumter County, a son of Lucinda Law Sinkler and the late Jim Henry Sinkler.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of Shaketia Guest, 449-D Coachman Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

ROY LEE MONTGOMERY Roy Lee Montgomery, 78, departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at his residence.

He was born on Dec. 14, 1937, in Mayesville, a son of the late Jim and Wilhemenia Wells Montgomery.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 807 S. Main St. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

MANNING W. SANDERS Manning Wilbur Sanders departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at KershawHealth Medical Center in Camden.

He was born on May 26, 1943, in Sumter, a son of the late Joseph and Maggie Floyd Sanders.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 5539 Borden Road, Rembert.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

ANNETTE F. FRIERSON Annette Frye Frierson, 84, widow of Waddell “Duddy” Frierson Sr., died on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at a local nursing facility.

Born in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late James Herbert Frye Sr. and Lottie Louise Floyd Frye. Mrs. Frierson was a member of Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was retired from Campbell’s Soup Co. and served as a Wal-Mart greeter for several years following her retirement.

Survivors include two grandchildren, Justin Wade Frierson of Charleston and McKenzie Danielle Frierson of Sumter; and two brothers, James H. “Sambo” Frye Jr. and Daniel F. “Dan” Frye Sr. (Dessie), both of Sumter.

She was preceded in death by her son, Waddell “Rusty” Frierson Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Tschorn and the Rev. Bobby Driggers officiating. Burial will be in Sumter Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Frankie Frye, Eric Frye, James Frye, Ted Frye, Perry Frye and Trey Brunson.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of her brother and sister-inlaw, 3611 Susan St. Memorials may be made to

MANNING — Seward “Sonny” Abraham, 77, husband of Julia Mae Wilson Abraham, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. He was born Oct. 28, 1938, in Manning to the late King and Anna Wilson Abraham.

Celebratory services will be held on Wednesday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, with the Rev. Jerome McCray officiating.

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

DOROTHEA W. FORD On Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, Dorothea Williams Ford, a daughter of the late Rev. John Oscar Williams and Maggie Wheeler Williams, departed this life at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

She was born on Oct. 19, 1928, in the Turbeville community of Clarendon County. Her formal education was received at Hickory Grove and Goodwill Parochial schools. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Morris College, Sumter, and a master’s degree in elementary education from the University of South Carolina, Columbia.

Mrs. Ford began her teaching career in Brooklyn, New York. After teaching in New York for many years, she relocated to South Carolina and resumed her teaching career.

Mrs. Ford was employed at St. Paul Elementary School as a classroom teacher. After years of success in the classroom, she became the district’s reading coordinator for Clarendon School District One. Dorothea was a lifelong active member of Hickory Grove Freewill Baptist Church. She served faithfully as a member of the gospel choir, chairperson of the hospitality committee, homecoming and career day committee and in any other capacity as needed.

Mrs. Ford always championed causes for peace, education, justice, and equality. She was a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Manning Branch). Dorothea served as a member of the Manning Branch Executive Board for more than 50 years and served as chairperson of the Santee-Wateree Expo Committee for 41 years. Mrs. Ford also chaired the Manning Branch’s Coronation Committee.

Dorothea was a lady of strength, dignity, and strong religious convictions. She stood firmly for love and humane understanding in the family, church, school, and community. Mrs. Ford was a strong advocate for young people.

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preceded in death by her husband, Al Ford; and her siblings, Benjamin Franklin (August 1921), John Coolidge (April 1931), Carrie (November 1999), Virginia (August 2004), Julius (March 2006), Olin (April 2006), James (September 2013) and Janie (December 2013).

Mrs. Ford leaves to cherish her memories: one sister, Georgia (William) O’Pharrow of Washington, North Carolina; one brother, Charles (Lottie) Lincoln of Baltimore, Maryland; one sister-in-law, Gertrude Williams of Pittsboro, North Carolina; nephews, Mark, William Jr., Jay and Derek; nieces, Jenice, Joan Renee, Michele, Corliss, Judy, Kim and Constance; surrogate sons, Willie McCray, Robert Pearson, Sam Player and Joshua Rogers; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Service of remembrance for Dorothea Williams Ford will be held at noon on Wednesday at Hickory Grove Freewill Baptist Church, 1148 Old Manning Road, Turbeville, SC 29162, where the Rev. McFadden, pastor, will bring words of consolation. Service of Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11 a.m. to noon.

Viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Chapel of Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Santee Wateree Expo, 302 W. Boyce St., Manning, SC 29102.

Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services.

Online condolences may be sent to Flemingdelaine@aol. com or www.FlemingDeLaine. com.

DENNIS P. LOMAX Dennis Paul Lomax, 41, died on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Goose Bay Labrador, Canada, he was a son of Randy and Dawn Richardson Lomax.

Mr. Lomax was a 1994 graduate of Sumter High School.

Surviving are his parents of Sumter; his sister, Jennifer Rippen of Sumter; paternal grandmother, Faith Lomax; maternal grandmother, Billie Richardson; one nephew, Alex Goins; and two nieces, Alyssa Taylor and Skyler Rippen.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

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

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Year-End Payroll Reports Forms W-2 -1099 Tesco 507 Broad St 803-773-1515

Local grading and paving contractor looking for experienced concrete finishers and heavy equipment operators. Please call (803) 469-7483 to set up an appointment.

Nice 3BR 2BA SW on 1 acre. 5 min. to Shaw, all appl's, $650 mo+dep. 803-983-0371

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Local / Regional Drivers Immediate openings for experienced Van, Tanker & Rolloff drivers. Class A CDL with Hazmat & Tank endorsements required with 2 years verifiable experience. Mileage starts as high as .41 per mile and top rate .45 per mile along with stop pay, hourly pay and per diem on overnight trips. $1,000.00 sign on bonus and assigned equipment. Medical, Dental, Prescription & Life Insurance plans along with 401K and profit sharing. Paid Holidays, Earned PTO time and .03 per mile yearly Safety/Performance Bonus plan. Applicants can apply in person at FCI 132 Myrtle Beach Hwy Sumter, SC 29153 or call 1-888-249-2651 ext-24

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MERCHANDISE Garage, Yard & Estate Sales LARGE GARAGE SALE Every Weekend Tables $2 & $3 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. Call 803-494-5500

For Sale or Trade Firewood for sale, off Sally & McLaurin.

You cut & haul $50 a quart, $25 1/2 & $12.50 a basket. 803-305-2159 or 803-983-7728 Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves.

Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311.

Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600.

Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

RENTALS

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell to satisfy the lien of owner at public sale by competitive bidding on January 14, 2016 personal and/or business property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and other household / business items located at the properties listed.

For Sale, Christmas Special! 1387 Raccoon Rd. Mayesville area. Must Sell! 3 br, 1.5 ba, lg bldg side yard, 1 ac lot C/H/A. Fin avail. No dwn pymt.

Pymt of $431 mo. 464-5960 For Sale 821 Holiday Drive 2BR, 1BA, Den, LR. $61,900. Call 803-983-7064.

Manufactured Housing Was your home affected by the recent FLOODS? Use your FEMA CHECK for a down payment on one of our quality used refurbished homes. We specialize in on the lot financing. Low credit score is OK. Call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book Page (M&M Mobile Homes)

Land & Lots for Sale Minutes Walmart/Shaw, acre, cleared, septic, water. $13,900.

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For Sale- Lake Side Restaurant, Bar, Convenience Store, gas pumps & docks. Property is leased. Lake Marion. All equipment & furniture are included. Call 904-554-7663

Nice 2 BR 1 BA home. Safe area. $480 mo. + sec dep. No pets. Sec. 8 OK. Close to Shaw. Call 803-968-5329.

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Nice 1 Br, 1 Ba apt. in downtown area. Hardwood floors, refrigerator & stove, C/H/A, no pets. $450 mo. Call 803-491-5375.

Home for sale 47 Alice Dr 2 BR 1BA Call 803-469-6318

2014 Honda Accord Sport, black int/ext. Very clean, garage kept. 48K mi. Extras. $17,500. 803-938-2945.

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Homes for Sale

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Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Vans / Trucks / Buses

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

3 & 4 Br, 2 ba, all appliances, Sumter & Dalzell area. Section 8 accepted. 469-6978.

The sale will begin at 2:00 pm at 1143 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29153.

The personal goods stored therein by below named occupant(s); 1143 N.Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150 NONE 1277 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153 B073 - Grant, Vermica B075 - Hilton, Latoya F012 - Merchant, Shakeema 3785 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29154 0318 - Holliday, Eddie 0401 - Ruth, Brittanie 0416 - Woods, Tatyana 0601 - mitchell, Monica 0813 - Grier, Michelle 0831 - Hendrix, Linzer Purchase must be made with cash only and paid for at the time of sale.

All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in the Sumter County Public Works Conference Room, 1289 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29153.

Plans and bid documents may be obtained from: Sumter County Public Works 1289 North Main Street Sumter, South Carolina 29153 khyatt@sumtercountysc.org Telephone inquires should be made to (803) 436-2241.

The County of Sumter reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The County of Sumter reserves the right to waive any or all technicalities.

DEFENDANT(S).

SUMMONS AND NOTICES (141093.00072) TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, Post Office Box 2065, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-2065, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-02457 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. Barbara Feilen, individually, and as Legal Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Ronald Feilen, Deceased; and Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Estate of Ronald Feilen, Deceased, their heirs or devisees, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Tia R. Smith n/k/a Tia Johnson f/k/a Tia Ridgeway Smith and Ronnie D.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Russell Z. Plowden, Esq., made absolute.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of

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which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on November 17, 2014, and Amended Summons was filed on August 24, 2015.

This being the same property conveyed unto Ronald Feilen and Barbara Feilen, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, and not as tenants in common, by virtue of a Deed from Tia Johnson, f/k/a Tia Ridgeway Smith, dated May 17, 2005 and recorded May 20, 2005 in Book 981 at Page 898 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County, South Carolina.

Subsequently, Robert Feilen, died on August 30, 2013, and by operation of law her interest in the subject property went to Barbara Feilen.

NATURAL, GENERAL, TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN OR COMMITTEE, OR OTHERWISE, AND TO THE PERSON WITH WHOM THEY MAY RESIDE, IF ANY THERE BE:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the order appointing Russell Z. Plowden, Esq., whose address is 4500 Jackson Boulevard, 1st Floor, Guardian Ad Litem for Richard Roe, SCRA Attorney for John Doe, Columbia, SC 29209, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for all persons whomsoever herein collectively designated as Richard Roe, defendants herein whose names and addresses are unknown, including any thereof who may be minors, under other legal disability, or serving in the military, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, and for all named Defendants, addresses unknown, who may be infants, under a legal disability, or serving in the Military, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on the 1st day of October, 2015.

YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said Defendants, or someone in their behalf or in behalf of any of them, shall within thirty (30) days after service of notice of this order upon them by publication, exclusive of the day of such service, procure to be appointed for them, or any of them, a Guardian Ad Litem to represent them or any of them for the purposes of this action, the Plaintiff will apply for an order making the appointment of said Guardian Ad Litem Nisi absolute.

AMENDED LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff above named against the Defendants above named for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage given by Ronald Feilen and Barbara Feilen to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Irwin Mortgage Corporation, dated May 17, 2005, recorded May 20, 2005, in the office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Sumter County, in Book 981, at Page 901; thereafter, said Mortgage was assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment instrument dated March 28, 2014 and recorded April 8, 2014 in Book 1200 at Page 2318; thereafter, assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC by assignment instrument dated June 13, 2014 and recorded June 23, 2014 in Book 1202 at Page 2647.

The description of the premises as contained in said mortgage is as follows: All that certain piece, parcel , or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as LOT NO. 61 OF QUAIL HOLLOW SUBDIVISION, SECTION NO. 1, on that plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated April 22, 1999 and recorded in PLAT BOOK 99 AT PAGE 486 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 Section 30-5-250 of THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 2156 Bob White Drive, Sumter, SC. The real property described in this mortgage includes as an improvement to the land set forth herein a 1998 Destiny 28` x 60` manufactured home, Serial No. 057727AB, permanently affixed to such land.

The Mobile Home located on the subject property has been permanently de titled according to the laws of the State of South Carolina by virtue of that certain Manufactured Home Affidavit for Retirement of Title Certificate, dated May 17, 2005 and recorded May 20, 2005 in Book 981 at Page 890; and re-recorded September 12, 2005 in Book 996 at Page 1972.

TMS No. 210-06-04-010 Property address: 2156 Bob White Drive Sumter, SC 29154 The Plaintiff is informed and believes that the Mortgage identified herein and given to the Plaintiff, which is the subject of this foreclosure action, contains a provision wherein it created and granted a security interest in favor of the Plaintiff in the following collateral: One 1998 Destiny Omni mobile/manufactured home, Serial No. 057727AB, including any fixtures.

The Plaintiff is also informed and believes that the Defendant is presently in possession of the mobile/manufactured home and the Plaintiff is informed and believes it is entitled to possession and o w n e r s h i p o f t h e mobile/manufactured home as a permanent fixture and/or improvement under the real estate mortgage of the Plaintiff as herein identified and the applicable common and statutory laws of South Carolina.

SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A. Ronald C. Scott, SC Bar #4996 Reginald P. Corley, SC Bar #69453 Angelia J. Grant, SC Bar #78334 Vance L. Brabham, III, SC Bar #71250 William S. Koehler, SC Bar #74935 J. Harrison Rushton, SC Bar #100406 Andrew M. Wilson, SC Bar #72553 Andrew M. Sullivan, SC Bar #100464 Jessica S. Corley, SC Bar #80470 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29204 803-252-3340

NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI AND ATTORNEY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A #: 2014-CP-43-1634 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC AS ASSIGNEE FOR GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPRATION, Plaintiff, Vs. ROBERT G. BIGBY, NOW DECEASED, AND ANY CHILDREN AND HEIRS AT LAW, DISTRIBUTEES AND DEVISEES, AND IF ANY BE DECEASED THEN ANY PERSONS ENTITLED TO CLAIM UNDER OR THROUGH THEM; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST OR LIEN UPON THE PERSONAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; ANY UNKNOWN ADULTS BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY OR IN THE MILITARY SERVICE BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE; and MARY GARDENER, Defendants.

Public Hearing

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Motion for an order appointing Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi, for all persons whomsoever herein collectively designated as Richard Roe or John Doe, defendants herein, names and addresses unknown, including any thereof who may be minors, imprisoned persons, incompetent persons, or under other legal disability, and as Attorney for said parties who may be in the military service, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.

YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said minors or persons under other legal disability, if any, or someone in their behalf or in behalf of any of them, shall within thirty (30) days after service of notice of this order upon them by publication, exclusive of the day of such service, procure to be appointed for them, or either of them, a Guardian ad Litem to represent them for the purposes of this action, the appointment of said Guardian ad Litem Nisi and Attorney shall be made absolute.

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF COMPLAINT TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint upon the subscribers, at their office, 1703 Laurel Street, Post Office Box 11682, Columbia, South Carolina 29211, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint in the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on August 6, 2014.

NOTICE OF SUMTER BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING The Sumter City-County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the Fourth Floor of the Opera House (21 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina). The following request is scheduled for public hearing: BOA-15-19, 236 S. Pike West (City) Ms. Eugenia Kennedy ("Applicant") is requesting Special Exception approval to allow for a Drinking Place (SIC 5813) as required per Article 3, Section 3.i.4.e Drinking Places (SIC Code 5813), and in accordance with Article 5, Section B; 5.b.3.l of the City Zoning Ordinance.

The property is located at 236 S. Pike West, represented by Tax Map #229-03-02-006 and is zoned General Commercial (GC).

Documents pertaining to the proposed request(s) are on file in the Office of the Sumter City-County Planning Department and are available to be inspected and studied by interested citizens.

Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Mayor

Estate Notice Sumter County

Estate Notice Sumter County

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: Joseph Leonard Frey III #2015ES4300633

Estate:

Personal Representative Carol Ann Frey

Personal Representative Alan Wooten

C/O William H. Johnson PO Office Box 137 Manning, SC 29102 Estate:

Personal Representative Kathryn Weiberg Levi

C/O Alan J. Reyner Attorney at Law PO Box 8448 Columbia, SC 29202

Estate Notice Sumter County

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate:

Fred Milton Wheeler #2015ES4300490

Estate: Annie McFadden Ward #2015ES4300644 Personal Representative Benjamin Ward

Estate:

Lois Cogburn Jones #2015ES4300647

Personal Representative Richard C. Jones

C/O J. Cabot Seth Attorney at Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151 Estate:

Ruby Vermell Billie #2015ES4300634

Personal Representative Randolph Billie

2001 Lakeview Ave. Apt. G Richmond, VA 23220

1940 Boykin Road Rembert, SC 29128 Estate:

Estate:

Joseph Robert Crisler #2015ES4300643

Personal Representative Jack Roger Crisler, Jr.

C/O Marvin E. McMillan, Jr. Attorney at Law PO Box 3690 Sumter, SC 29151 Estate:

Marie Ervin Jenkins #2015ES4300658

Personal Representative Delores J. Spann

Davis Earle DuBose #2015ES4300635

Personal Representative Lauren D. Neese

1575 Watt Pond Road Mt. Pleasant, SC 29446 Estate:

Christopher Jerome Cooper #2015ES4300648

Personal Representative Lakeisha Cooper

C/O Gerald Malloy Attorney at Law PO Box 1200 Hartsville, SC 29551

560 Alpine Road Sumter, SC 29154 Estate:

Phillip Nixon #2015ES4300655

Personal Representative Para Lee Nixon

2030 Claremont Road Sumter, SC 29154 Estate:

Mary Jane Williams #2015ES4300640

Personal Representative William G. Williams, Jr.

114 Reynolds Road Sumter, SC 29150

260 Rolling Creek Drive Sumter, SC 29153 Estate:

Evangeline Davis Johnson #2015ES4300659

Personal Representative Tisha S. Johnson

C/O Willie H. Brunson Attorney at Law PO Box 370 Sumter, SC 29151

Personal Representative John Blake English

C/O J. Cabot Seth Attorney at Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151

Wendell Mitchell Levi Jr. #2015ES4300651

Frnaces M. Sanders #2015ES4300632

Estate:

Dorothy Mae Bennett #2015ES4300637

Personal Representative Rubben Bennett

21 North Pike West Sumter, SC 29153 Estate:

Dorothy Barrineau #2015ES4300650

Personal Representative Janet B. Derrick

6115 Argyle Drive Wedgefield, SC 29168

Estate:

Geneva Fisher #2015ES4300630

Personal Representative McElveen Manor Inc.

C/O John E. Miles Attorney at Law PO Box 2684 Sumter, SC 29151 Estate:

Harris S. Rich #2015ES4300600

Personal Representative David Anthony Rich

1026 Marion Lane Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Cora C. McMahan #2015ES4300638

Personal Representative Daniel E. McMahan

C/O Attorney Glenn Givens 107 N. Main Street Sumter, SC 29150

Estate: Alexander P. Oldhouser #2015ES4300657 Personal Representative Susan Oldhouser

2155 Tanglewood Road Sumter, SC 29154

GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC. Edward L. Grimsley P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 233-1177 Attorney for Plaintiff

TO: THE DEFENDANTS HEREIN, NAMES AND ADDRESSES UNKNOWN, INCLUDING ANY THEREOF WHO MAY BE MINORS, IMPRISONED PERSONS, INCOMPETENT PERSONS, UNDER OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY OR IN THE MILITARY SERVICE, IF ANY, WHETHER RESIDENTS OR NON-RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA CLERK’S OFFICE REVISED NOTICE OF HEARING AND PREFILE TESTIMONY DEADLINES DOCKET NO. 2016-1-E Annual Review of Base Rates for Fuel Costs of Duke Energy Progress, LLC S.C. Code Ann. Section 58-27-865 (Supp. 2015) established a procedure for annual hearings to allow the Commission and all interested parties to review the fuel purchasing practices and policies of Duke Energy Progress, LLC and for the Commission to determine if any adjustment in the fuel cost recovery mechanism is necessary and reasonable. Section 58-27-865(B) states, in part, “Upon conducting public hearings in accordance with the law, the Commission shall direct each company to place in effect in its base rate an amount designed to recover, during the succeeding twelve months, the fuel costs determined by the Commission to be appropriate for that period, adjusted for the over-recovery or under-recovery from the preceding twelve-month period.” Coincident with this proceeding and pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 58-39-140, the Commission will also determine whether an increase or decrease should be granted in the fuel cost component designed to recover the incremental or avoided costs incurred by the Company to implement the distributed energy resource program previously approved by the Commission.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing, pursuant to 10 S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-817, on the above matter has been scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 09, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., before the Commission in the Commission’s Hearing Room at 101 Executive Center Drive, Saluda Building, Columbia, South Carolina.

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Any person who wishes to participate in this matter as a party of record, should file a Petition to Intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure on or before March 25, 2016, by filing the Petition to Intervene with the Commission, by providing a copy to the Office of Regulatory Staff and by providing a copy to all parties of record. For the receipt of future Commission correspondence, please include an email address in the Petition to Intervene. Please refer to Docket No. 2016-1-E and mail a copy to all other parties in this docket. Any person who seeks to intervene and who wishes to testify and present evidence at the hearing should notify, in writing, the Commission; the Office of Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, South Carolina 29201; and Heather S. Smith, Esquire, Duke Energy Progress, LLC, 40 W. Broad St., Suite 690, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, on or before March 25, 2016. Please refer to Docket No. 2016-1-E. For the most recent information regarding this docket, including changes in scheduled dates included in this Notice, please refer to www.psc.sc.gov and Docket No. 2016-1-E. INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL PARTIES OF RECORD (Applicants, Petitioners, and Intervenors only): All Parties of Record must prefile testimony with the Commission and with all Parties of Record. Prefiled Testimony Deadlines: Applicant’s Direct Testimony Due: 4/28/2016; Other Parties of Record Direct Testimony Due: 5/19/2016; Applicant’s Rebuttal Testimony Due: 5/26/2016; and Other Parties of Record Surrebuttal Testimony Due: 6/2/2016. All prefiled testimony deadlines are subject to the information as posted on www.psc.sc.gov under Docket No. 2016-1-E. Please be advised that failure to comply with the instructions contained herein could result in your proposed witnesses’ testimony and exhibits being excluded in the subject proceeding. Additionally, please note that failure to comply with the above on or before the dates indicated may result in the DISMISSAL of your pleading.

Persons seeking information about the Commission’s procedures should contact the Commission at (803) 896-5100 or visit its website at www.psc.sc.gov.

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