February 11, 2016

County gets clean audit Also, Sumter, Shaw expand reciprocal golf course partnership

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Sumter County Council received a clean audit for the county’s financial record for fiscal year 201415 during its meeting Tuesday.

Webster Rogers LLP partner Chuck Talbert said the county received a clean unmodified audit, meaning the auditors did not have any modifications to make to the clean opinion.

He said the county’s financial information was appropriately reported.

According to the audit report,

the county ended the fiscal year 2015 with $42.2 million in fund balances, an increase of $5.7 million in comparison to the previous fiscal year.

Sumter County ended the year with a surplus of approximately $9.6 million in its unassigned fund balance which is available for spending at the county’s discretion, according to the report.

Also, the county’s capital assets increased by $2 million since fiscal year 2014, states the report.

The county’s newest major capital assets include $3.85 million for a new Enhanced 911 digital radio

system; approximately $428,700 for patrol cars for Sumter County Sheriff’s Office; $2.8 million for the completion of the Sumter County Summary Court building; $656,000 for the county public works building; and a new fire truck for approximately $227,500.

Later, Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon announced an upcoming partnership between the county and Shaw Air Force Base that will allow membership access for county residents at Shaw’s Carolina Lakes Golf Course and access

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Lenten season begins Jeb Bush brings campaign to town GOP candidate will speak at 3:30 p.m. today at Baker’s Sweets, 1089 Alice Drive.

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Jumbled GOP field hopes for survival Christie, Fiorina bow out of race before heading to S.C.

BY BILL BARROW AND JOSH LEDERMAN The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Hoping for survival in the South, a muddled field of Republican presidential contenders descended Wednesday on South Carolina, no closer to clarity about who can stand between Donald Trump and their party’s nomination.

Not me, Carly Fiorina announced, dropping out of the cam-

paign. A Chris Christie spokeswoman said his race was over, too.

But a sizeable field remained.

To the dismay of party leaders, all signs point to a drawn-out battle for delegates after Trump’s resounding victory in New Hampshire. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, under immense pressure to prove himself after a devastating fifthplace finish, was looking for a fight that could last for months or even spill into the first contested GOP national convention since 1976.

“We very easily could be looking at May — or the convention,” Rubio campaign manager Terry Sullivan told The Associated Press.

If Trump had Republicans on edge, Democrats were feeling no less queasy.

Rejected in New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton sought redemption in Nevada, where a more diverse group of voters awaited her and Bernie Sanders.

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After 21-point N.H. loss, Clinton looking to Palmetto State

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ONCORD, N.H — “Bernie Sanders has our back, we don’t need no superPAC” soared from the bleachers behind the podium where the projected New Hampshire primary Democratic winner would soon make his victory speech.

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ landslide victory here has confirmed his message that “people want real change” and that they are “tired of the establishment.”

So where does this leave Secretary Hillary Clinton?

An MSNBC correspondent mostly known for her NBC Nightly News reports on the White House, Kristen Welker, aired that the Clinton campaign seemed preAmanda pared for this loss.

Finney Welker cited that the Clinton campaign is moving forward from this loss looking forward with more diverse populations and demographics, specifical-

ly with black and Latino constituents as they head toward the Feb. 27 South Carolina primary.

The Clinton campaign released a memo detailing how black mothers who have lost their sons to gun violence are coming out on the campaign trail with her. Mothers of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis have already been vocal in voicing their opinions on why Clinton has their vote as a mother who understands their losses and their willingness to stand for gun reform.

At a student town hall hosted by

New England College, Clinton answered the question posed from a black female graduate student about the Black Lives Matter movement, stating “I support what it’s done and what it’s meant.” And although she spoke on the accountability for police actions, she reminded the students present that “it wasn’t a police officer that killed Trayvon” as a means of further communication and relationship building that is needed among communities nationwide.

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LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS

Probate judge will not seek re-election Catherine Harris, who has served as the probate judge for Lee County since 1993, has announced that she will not seek reelection.

Law liaisons to address One Sumter on Sunday The One Sumter group meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

Community liaison officers from Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and Sumter Police Department will be the guest speakers. The public is invited to attend and “work together to build a better place to live,” said coordinator Patty Wilson.

For more information call the Rev. Joshua Dupree at (803) 795-3600.

Realtors sponsor SPCA food and supply drive The Sumter Board of Realtors and affiliates are sponsoring a food and supplies drive March 1-18 to support the Sumter Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Realtors are encouraging residents to donate dog and cat food, dog and cat toys, cat litter, litter freshener, blankets, stuffed animals, dish liquid, laundry detergent, paper towels, all-purpose cleaners, leashes and collars as well as monetary gifts.

Check with your local real estate agent to determine whether he or she is participating or call the Sumter Board of Realtors at (803) 773-1962 for more information.

Building association hosts ‘Know & Grow’ The Sumter Clarendon Chapter of the Building Industry Association will host “Know & Grow,” a program that will include panelists from the Sumter community, at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at SCE&G Office, 520 Farmers Telephone Road, Sumter.

Sumter Mayor Joseph McElveen, Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Chairman Stephen Creech, Sumter County Councilman Charles Edens and Sumter Economic Development CEO Jay Schwedler will serve on a panel that will address issues that will help the housing industry grow, according to information released from the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina.

The association provides the event, including lunch, for free for organization members and will charge $15 for guests who are not members.

To register for the event, go to www.BIAofCentralSC.com. For more information about the event, contact Nelle Tomlinson at (803) 775-6800 or (803) 256-6238.

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Rotary of Sumter Sunrise donates money to Sumter United Ministries

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise devoted the month of February to helping feed hungry children, and at its weekly meeting Tuesday morning it presented a check for more than $400 to Sumter United Ministries Executive Director Mark Champagne.

Club member Meree McAlister said more than 67,000 Rotarians in approximately 1,600 clubs across the Caribbean basin and the eastern U.S. are involved in the “Rotary Has Heart” project to feed hungry children.

Champagne told the meeting that while his organization does not specifically feed hungry children, many families with children seek relief from the local charity.

“It will go to feed children,” he said.

“A lot of children come through with their families.”

Sumter United Ministries has been busy with its free medical clinic that opened in 2014, and more recently aiding Sumter families in recovering from the October 2015 flood, he said.

“We aren’t a disaster relief agency, but what we do fits in well with what is needed,” Champagne said.

He said ministry’s experience in case management made it easy for them to get involved in helping people whose homes were damaged in the flood find volunteer groups that are capable of doing much of the construction work people need to make their homes livable again.

“We are able to go out and see what is needed,” he said. “Some of those folks are in families that are not doing

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Mark Champagne, center, receives a donation from Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise President Isaac Carr, left, as Maree McAlister looks on at the club’s weekly meeting at the Quality Inn Tuesday morning. The club has been raising funds as part of the “Rotary Has Heart” project to feed hungry children. so well.”

He said some people are still dealing with mold in their homes or with walls that have been ripped up.

“Some are down to subflooring, with no heat, no electricity,” he said.

Champagne said the nonprofit has received about $150,000 in grants that will go into the rebuilding effort.

Once SUM has assessed a case, he said, the group partners with volunteers, such as the Mennonite Disaster Service Amish group from Lancaster,

Pennsylvania, who have been working on homes in the Sumter area, to do the construction. The only labor that is paid is for electrical and HVAC, he said.

Champagne urged anyone who needs help in rebuilding to contact Sumter United Ministries at (803) 775-0757.

The Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise meets at 7 a.m. each Tuesday morning at the Quality Inn, 2390 Broad St. For more information, call McAlister at (803) 491-4003.

Local writers to appear at Camden booksigning FROM STAFF REPORTS Books on Broad in Camden will host Carla Damron signing “The Stone Necklace” and Eric Morris signing “Jacob Jump” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

“The Stone Necklace” is the 2016 One Book, One Community selection, an annual event that encourages Midlands-area residents to read the same book at the same time and to share with their family and friends.

A Sumter native now living in Columbia, Damron is a fiction writer, clinical social worker and author of the Caleb Knowles mystery

novels “Keeping Silent,” “Spider Blue” and “Death in Zooville,” in which she explores addiction, homelessDAMRON ness and other social issues.

Her short stories have appeared in Fall Lines, Six Minute Magazine, Melusine, In Posse Review and other journals.

Named the 2014 South Carolina Social Worker of the Year, Damron holds a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from Queens University and a

master’s degree in social work from University of South Carolina.

A native of Augusta, Georgia, Eric Morris MORRIS is a production designer for the stage and teaches at USC. He holds a master of fine arts degree from Western Illinois University and a bachelor of arts degree from Augusta College.

His professional work includes productions for dance, theatre, opera, live music stages and trade shows.

Morris writes and records as one half of the musical duo Classes of Dynamo. He lives with his wife and son in Columbia.

This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and autographing.

Books on Broad is an independent book store and coffee shop located in downtown historic Camden.

Books on Broad is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

For more information visit the website www.booksonbroad.com or call (803) 713-7323.

Committee OKs amended Palmetto Farm Aid Bill

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The South Carolina House of Representative Ways and Means Committee voted out an amended version of the Palmetto Farm Aid Bill with a favorable recommendation Wednesday afternoon, said Rep. G. Murrell Smith, R-Sumter.

“Farming is the backbone of our society and the top industry in South Carolina, and, with the catastrophic damage,

I think it is incumbent upon us to assist in any way possible,” Smith said.

The bill would set up a fund from which the state could distribute grants to farmers who suffered 40 percent or more of uncompensated losses as a result of declared natural disasters.

Smith said the bill was amended to target the grants toward uncompensated spring planting.

Farmers in the state have been reeling after a summer of drought followed

by the 1,000-year flood in early October 2014. Subsequent rains have prevented many farmers from working in their fields and low commodity prices have left the farming community facing a bleak outlook for the next growing season and perhaps longer.

Farmers say crop insurance has fallen far short of their needs, and money available through the Community Development Block Grant Program is limited.

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S.C. next up for the Republican candidates COLUMBIA (AP) — The Republican presidential nominating has moved into the South, where seven states — Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas — will anchor the Super Tuesday primaries on March 1.

But first comes South Carolina on Feb. 20. The GOP field headed Wednesday to the Palmetto State, and most will be there through the next Republican debate on Saturday night. Here’s a look at the state that’s next on the GOP’s primary calendar:

THREE-LEGGED STOOL More than 700,000 people could vote in South Carolina’s Republican primary, dwarfing the 180,000 Iowa caucusgoers and 284,000 voters who cast ballots in New Hampshire. Among them are every kind of Republican, and political pros say the state mirrors the “three-legged stool” — social conservatives/evangelicals, fiscal/business conservatives and national security hawks — of the overall GOP. “You can’t appeal to just one segment of the party and win here,” said state party chairman Matt Moore.

Early preference polls suggest Trump draws support from across the spectrum, and Rubio’s campaign has long suggested he will prove his wide appeal

in South Carolina. But some candidates may concentrate their efforts.

Cruz has county chairmen and a volunteer organization in every county, but he places an emphasis on evangelical conservatives. He uses his pastor father, Rafael Cruz, as a surrogate campaigner.

Bush aides say he plays strongest along South Carolina’s coast, among a concentration of active military and retired veterans, including many from the Northeast and Midwest. Kasich will battle for those same coastal voters, who have often sided with more moderate presidential candidates.

WHO LIKES WHOM Gov. Nikki Haley, selected by the party’s top leaders in Congress to deliver the GOP response to President Obama’s State of the Union address, hasn’t said who she’d be for.

Rubio has picked up the support of Sen. Tim Scott, arguably the state’s most popular elected official, and Rep. Trey Gowdy, who represents one of the most state’s most conservative congressional districts. Scott is featured in a new Rubio television ad.

Gowdy will campaign with him in the coming days.

Rep. Jeff Duncan, another congressman from a conservative district,

backs Cruz. Trump’s biggest endorsement is from Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster, an establishment figure whose support is cited by Trump aides as validating the bombastic businessman in more traditional Republican circles.

The state’s senior senator, Lindsey Graham, ended his own presidential bid and endorsed Bush. And the former Florida governor has a wild card in his brother, former President George W. Bush, who won a hotly contested 2000 primary in the state and “cuts a wide swath” across the party, Bush aide Brett Doster said. The former president will campaign in the state at least once before Feb. 20.

GROUND GAME All of the contending campaigns boast of sophisticated data analysis that melds voter information from the Republican National Committee with their own efforts.

Trump state Chairman Jim Merrill, a Charleston legislator, laughs off suggestions Trump has no ground game. Merrill notes the staple of Trump’s campaign — rallies that draw thousands — require email registration, giving the campaign a database of more than 100,000 South Carolina voters.

The Cruz campaign boasts tens of thousands of voter contacts with

phone banks, door-to-door canvassing and a sophisticated social media and online advertising effort.

“We will get people to the polls,” Duncan promises.

Rubio has a statewide network of staff and volunteers, but the buildup occurred only recently, while Kasich senior adviser John Weaver says the Ohio governor’s campaign has 12 paid staff in South Carolina and would have roughly 200 staff and volunteers on the ground in the state by Wednesday afternoon.

ON THE AIR To date, nearly $26 million has been spent on radio and television advertising, according to advertising tracker Kantar Media’s CMAG. The biggest spender is Right to Rise, the super PAC backing Bush, at $10.3 million — much of it spent to attack Rubio. The latest Right to Rise ad features George W. Bush backing his brother. The Bush campaign itself has spent less than $63,000 on television.

The combined total for Rubio and his allied super PAC, Conservative Solutions PAC, is $6 million. Cruz and his aligned super PACs have spent a combined $3.9 million.

Trump has spent just $900,000, though he’s promised to spend more.

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FROM PAGE A1 Sanders, a Vermont senator and self-proclaimed democratic socialist, raised $5 million-plus in less than a day after his New Hampshire triumph. The contributions came mostly in small-dollar amounts, his campaign said, illustrating the resources he’ll have to fight Clinton to a bitter end.

Both Clinton and Sanders — the first Jew to win a presidential primary — worked to undercut each other among African-Americans and Hispanics with less than two weeks until the Democratic contests in Nevada and South Carolina.

Sanders met for breakfast in Harlem with the Rev. Al Sharpton, a civil rights activist. Clinton, meanwhile, announced plans to campaign with the mother of Sandra Bland, whose death while in police custody became a symbol of racial tensions.

And Clinton’s campaign deployed South Carolina state Rep. Todd Rutherford to vouch for her support for minorities.

“Secretary Clinton has been involved in South Carolina for the last 40 years,” Rutherford said. “Bernie Sanders has talked about these issues for the last 40 days.”

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, the conservative firebrand and victor in the leadoff Iowa caucuses, returned to the center of the fracas after largely sitting out New Hampshire. He drew contrasts with Trump as he told a crowd of 500 in Myrtle Beach that Texans and South Carolinians are more alike than not.

“We love God; we’re gun owners, military veterans and we’re fed up with what’s happening in Washington,” Cruz said.

Almost all the Republicans have spent months building complex campaigns and blanketing airwaves in South Carolina, which heralds the start of the GOP campaign’s foray into the South. After that primary on Feb. 20, seven Southern states including Georgia and Virginia will anchor the Super Tuesday primaries on March 1, with oodles of delegates at stake.

The state, with its array of conservative GOP voters, will test Trump and the others in new ways. Having courted social conservatives in Iowa and moderates in New Hampshire, the candidates face an electorate infused with evangelical, probusiness and military-minded flavors.

Rubio’s campaign has looked forward to the state.

Yet his path grew far trickier after a fifth-place New Hampshire letdown, which terminated talk of Republican leaders quickly uniting behind him as the strongest alternative to “outsiders”

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, right, points to the crowd as he stands with South Carolina Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster at a campaign rally on Feb. 5 in Florence.

Trump and Cruz.

His campaign’s suggestion that the race could veer a contested convention seemed to signal to mainstream Republicans that the party would be ill-served by allowing the Trump phenomenon to last much longer. GOP officials have already had early discussions about such a July scenario, which could be triggered if no candidate secures a majority of delegates by convention time.

For Gov. John Kasich, whose second-place showing was New Hampshire’s primary stunner, the task was to convert newfound interest into support in a state ideologically distant from his native Ohio. With a minimal South Carolina operation compared to his rivals, Kasich must work quickly.

Seeking votes at a local business in Charleston, Kasich worked to burnish his reputation as a results-oriented leader.

“If you don’t go to the gym, you get flabby,” Kasich said. “And if the country doesn’t solve its problems, it gets flabby.”

Heading into the final twoweek sprint, Trump was leading in South Carolina among all demographic groups, an NBC/Marist/Wall Street Journal poll showed, with Cruz and Rubio a distant second and third. Already, more than $32 million has been spent on TV ads here, according to CMAG/ Kantar Media data — much of it by Right to Rise, the PAC backing former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Though he placed fourth on Tuesday, Bush was hoping that Rubio’s slump would forestall his own ouster from the race. After a rally in Bluffton, he said voters in New Hampshire “pushed the pause button” on anointing any candidate — and turned to his brother, George W. Bush, for help. His campaign debuted a new ad featuring the former president, who plans to campaign in the Palmetto State.

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Pope in Mexico

few weeks ago, I was part of group conversation when one participant suddenly began to extol his wife — also present — for a recent accomplishment.

For half a minute, the man piled on the compliments: She’d worked hard, done the research and caught the attention of her superiors. It was no surprise, he explained, given her past dedication to her craft.

Then his adoration got downright gratuitous as he explained how she had beautifully balanced her home life and work life. He swung his arm around her shoulders; she blushed.

Those of us listening began to sort of shift uncomfortably, most likely because this type of unmitigated praise is rarely displayed in public between established married couples unless one party is trying to get out of trouble with the other. This diatribe was unprovoked by that type of circumstance. He was proud of her, darn it, and he wasn’t afraid to tell others about it.

Sheesh, I thought, get a room.

One thing was abundantly clear: He loved her, and her response gave me reason to believe that the

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A Tzotzil Indian woman prays during a Catholic Mass in honor of the Christ of Esquipulas in Chajtoj, Chiapas state, Mexico, in January. Pope Francis’ Feb. 15 visit to the Mexican state of Chiapas comes amid strong challenges to the church in the southern state, including huge inroads by evangelical Protestants and grinding poverty.

CHURCH NEWS Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * In honor of Black History month, each Sunday during the month of February a hero or heroine will be presented during the 10:15 a.m. service. The Black History month celebration will come to a close with a soul food dinner on Sunday, Feb. 28. * Sunday — Valentine’s Day celebration at 12:30 p.m. featuring door prizes, food and entertainment. The L.D. Clark Singers will provide music.

Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, announces: * Saturday, Feb. 20 — Sunday school ministry’s music and talent service at 6 p.m.

Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces: * Saturday, Feb. 27 — An appreciation program for the Palmetto Gospel Singers will be held at 5 p.m. On the program: St. Matthew B.C. Choir; Sumter Violinaires; The Hill Boys; and many others.

Clarendon Ministerial Alliance, P.O. Box 811, Manning, announces: * Saturday — Meeting at 9 a.m. at The Zone, Manning. Elder Albert Thomas will speak. Call (803) 410-1726.

Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Saturday, Feb. 20 — Kevin Plott will provide music at 6 p.m. A love offering will be received.

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Dinkins St., Manning, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 28 — Black history program at 4 p.m. Curt Thomas will speak.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., announces: * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Black history program with Afro-American tea immediately after services.

Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by 11:30 a.m. worship.

Fellowship Outreach Ministries, 1891 Florence Highway, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 28 — An appreciation service for Mrs. V. Jackson

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will be held at 4 p.m. Prophetess Talitha Martin Harrison will speak. * Thursday, Friday and Sunday, March 3, 4 and 6 — Appreciation service for Apostle Virnetta J. Bennett as follows: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday and Friday; and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Speakers vary.

Friendship AME Church, 6156 Furse Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Family and friends day at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Albert Thompson will speak.

High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday-Sunday — “Go Red for Women Weekend” / “Defeat Heart Disease — Health Fair” as follows: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, various speakers from the community; and 10:15 a.m. Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Katie Roach will speak. * Sunday, Feb. 21 — YWA anniversary program during 10:15 a.m. worship service.

Hopewell Baptist Church, 3825 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Black history program, sponsored by the YWA, at 4 p.m. The Rev. Reginald Floyd will speak. There will be special music and a skit.

Kingdom Builder’s Outreach announces: * Every first and third Monday from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., praise / step team at North HOPE Center. * Saturday, April 2 — “So You Think You Can Praise” friendly competition event. Open to all solo artists, groups, ministry teams, mime, praise dance, and all other Christian talents. Registration ends March 1. Contact Minister Chenise MzChozen Williams at (803) 305-5255.

Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday — Knitting Hearts Café will be held 10 a.m.-noon.

Debbie Dyches of Fort Mill will speak. Light breakfast included.

Nursery provided for children age 5 and under. A love offering will be received. www.knittingheartsministry.org

feeling was mutual. You boast in the things you are proud of, and she was worth boasting over.

I can’t imagine that this behavwas borne Faith Matters ior from solid founJAMIE H. dation of trust WILSON and respect.

Marriage is more than an obligation, more than legal binding. It is a love, ordained by God, that compounds when we invest in it. As we scramble to prepare for Valentine’s Day, there is no better lesson for married folks than to build each other up.

I Thessalonians 5:11 tells us do just that; to encourage one another and to build one another up.

We may read that as a general decree to all humankind, but it applies to our marriages as well. It’s easier sometimes to build up other aspects of our lives and let our marriages fall into disrepair.

An extremely effective tool in relationship maintenance is showing that admiration.

Admiration is poorly practiced in marriages today, which is the rea-

LaGree AME Church, 2920 Kolb Road, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Dedication service at 3 p.m. Presiding Elder Eddie Gaston will speak.

Mount Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 5918 S.C. 260, Manning, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 28 — Black history program will follow the 11:15 a.m. worship.

Mount Glory Missionary Baptist Church, 841 N. Main St., announces: * Sunday — Pastoral anniversary celebration for the Rev. Dr. Mary Lowery Harvin and Brother Roosevelt Harvin. The Rev. Gerome Sumter will speak at 11 a.m. and the Rev. Dr. Sammie Simmons will speak at 3 p.m.

Mount Pisgah AME Church, 217 W. Bartlette St., announces: * Sunday, Feb. 28 — Family and friends day at 4 p.m.

Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 7355 Camden Highway, Rembert, announces: * Sunday — Morris College day will be observed. The Rev. James A. Jamison will speak. * Friday, Feb. 19 — Youth movie night at 6:30 p.m. featuring “In and Out.” * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Decoration and hospitality annual day will be observed. * Sunday, Feb. 28 — Black history program. Dr. Twianna Mayo will speak.

Mount Zero Missionary Baptist Church, 7827 S.C. 261, Manning, announces: * Saturday — Valentine banquet at 5 p.m. at Manning Junior High School gymnasium, 1101 WL Hamilton Road, Manning. Tickets are $35 per couple or $20 per individual and can be purchased by calling (803) 348-2506 or (803) 506-2028. Dress is formal attire.

The Rev. Aretha Gibson Johnson will speak.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Trustee Ministry anniversary program and black history celebration at 10:45 a.m. * Sunday, Feb. 28 — Golden Age Ministry anniversary program and black history celebration at 10:45 a.m.

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Sadly, it’s sometimes easier to join the conversation when someone is complaining about their spouse. We seems to always have a contribution to that conversation.

Words about our spouses are powerful, and just as destructive words are detrimental to a relationship, encouraging words have the ability to strengthen it. We can’t build one another up if we are too busy tearing one another down.

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New Fellowship Covenant Ministries, 316 W. Liberty St., announces: * Saturday — Clothes giveaway 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free snacks will also be given.

presented at 6 p.m. at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be purchased by calling Azalee Williams-Kinard at (803) 236-6451.

New Testament Lighthouse Church, 1114 Boulevard Road, announces: * Saturday, Feb. 20 — Gospel singing at 6 p.m. featuring One Touch and others.

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 1715 S. Guignard Drive, announces: * Sunday — Black history program during morning worship.

The Rev. Dr. Gloria Lee will speak.

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Monday, Feb. 15 — Widows luncheon at 11 a.m. * Thursday, Feb. 18 — Soup and cornbread supper at 6 p.m. * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Sweetheart banquet at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10.

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., announces: * Sunday — Prayer service at 5 p.m. * Sunday, Feb. 28 — Black history worship at 10 a.m. Dr. Ezell Pittman will speak.

St. John Baptist Church, 3944 Brewer Road, Manning, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Pack-a-pew program at 4 p.m. The Rev. Ethel Lemon, of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Manning, will speak. * Sunday, March 6 — Pastor’s ninth anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. Pastor Jonathan Anderson will speak.

St. Jude Catholic Church, 611 W. Oakland Ave., announces: * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Black history program at 3 p.m. featuring the Rev. John Kennedy, A cappella Group, High Hills Ensemble and St. Jude Gospel Choir.

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Black history program at 3 p.m. Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, will speak. * Saturday, Feb. 27 — Boys to Men program at 2:30 p.m. * Saturday, March 12 — The play “A Long Way Home,” written, produced and directed by Deacon Anthony G.Q. Canty, will be

Triumph Ministries, 562 Pike Road, announces: * Friday and Sunday, Feb. 19 and 21 — Pastor appreciation for Prophetess Stephanie Mathis as follows: 7 p.m. Friday, Prophetess Rose Clark Summers of Greensboro, North Carolina, will speak; and 4 p.m. Sunday, Pastor Dorothy Maple will speak.

These services will be held at Cross Road Christian Fellowship / St. Peter Baptist Church, 845 Webb St. Unity Baptist Church, 4000 U.S. 15 South, announces: * Friday-Sunday, Feb. 19-21 — Revival services as follows: 7 p.m.

Friday, the Rev. Paul Goff will speak; 7 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Jimmy Johnson will speak; 10:30 a.m. Sunday, the Rev. Ken Fetuao will speak and the Wallace Family will provide music; and 6 p.m.

Sunday, the Rev. Terry Johnson will speak and Elizabeth Baptist Church Choir will provide music.

Walker Avenue Church of God, 100 Walker Ave., announces: * Sunday, Feb. 21 — Youth day program. Tomeka Addison will speak.

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Cruz embraces supporters on fringe of GOP PETERBOROUGH, N.H. (AP) — Some politicians run from polarizing endorsements.

Ted Cruz seeks them out.

The Texas senator’s strength in the 2016 Republican presidential primary is drawn, at least in part, from the backing of high-profile figures from his party’s farright fringe. They are people, such as his national co-chairman Iowa Rep. Steve King, who may be popular among the passionate conservatives who usually decide primary contests but could turn off the swing voters and independents who typically decide general elections.

King is a leading voice on immigration, having compared those who cross the border illegally to drug mules and livestock. Cruz has also embraced endorsements from an evangelical leader who described Hitler as a hunter of Jews sent by God, and B-list entertainers such as Phil Robertson, the anti-gay patriarch of the Louisiana duck hunting family featured on the popular cable show “Duck Dynasty.”

“When a fellow like me looks at the landscape and sees the depravity, the perver-

sion — redefining marriage and telling us that marriage is not between a man and a woman? Come on Iowa!” Robertson told an adoring crowd in Iowa City, Iowa, the day before last Monday’s caucuses.

Many in the crowd blew duck hunting whistles as a sign of support.

“How about Phil Robertson.

What an extraordinary human being,” Cruz declared when taking the stage.

As the campaign shifted this week to New Hampshire, which hosted the nation’s second primary contest on Tuesday, Cruz continued to promote King’s backing and a fresh group of divisive figures.

“I’m all the way in supporting Ted Cruz for president,” King declares in a video played before his Sunday afternoon town hall-style meeting in Peterborough.

Cruz was then introduced by former New Hampshire House Speaker Bill O’Brien, a Republican leader who was essentially deposed because he was too polarizing.

“That’s a November conversation,” O’Brien said when asked whether he and other hardline conservatives might

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Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, greets supporters during a caucus night rally on Feb. 1 in Des Moines, Iowa. Cruz sealed a victory in the Republican Iowa caucuses, winning on the strength of his relentless campaigning and support from his party’s diehard conservatives. alienate some voters. “This is a Republican conversation.”

Cruz, who infuses his pitch to voters with readings from scripture and exhortations to “awaken the body of Christ,” is betting that aligning himself with the stars of his most conservative wing will ultimately deepen his base of support in the primary election and November’s general election alike.

That helps explain why Cruz called Robertson a “joy-

ful, cheerful, unapologetic voice of truth.”

Robertson faced a backlash for declaring in 2014 that gays are sinners and that AfricanAmericans were happy under Jim Crow laws.

Cruz also celebrates the backing of Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, an organization the Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled as a hate group largely because of its anti-gay positions. The or-

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If we love those whose lives we touch each day, they will know it and pass it on. 1 John 4.8 tells us, “God is love.” This is the way He manifests Himself on Earth. With His help we can truly love one another as He commands us to do. Give yourself a Valentine this year…worship God each week. You will learn to give love…and you will receive love that knows no bounds.

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Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 West Fulton Street 803-775-8054 Sun. School 9:00 am Praise Worship 9:55 am Worship 10:00 am

Shaw Heights Baptist Church 2030 Peach Orchard Rd. • 499-4997 Rev. Robert White Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship:11 am & 6 pm

Assembly of God Baptist - Southern Catholic - Roman First Assembly of God 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 www.sumterfirstag.org Jason Banar, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Baptist - Missionary Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

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

The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:00 and 12:00 Noon Confession: Sat. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm

The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 www.stjudesumtersc.org FPastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM

City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com

Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

Lutheran - ELCA St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am Holy Communion: 12:00 pm

ganization remains influential and well-respected among social conservatives.

Cruz also has the backing of Troy Newman, president of the Kansas-based anti-abortion group Operation Rescue, who serves as a board member of the Center for Medical Progress.

The organization was widely praised by conservatives for producing videos that triggered investigations by Congress and Republican efforts to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood. Two members of the group were also indicted in Texas last month after a grand jury investigated the Planned Parenthood videos.

And the Cruz campaign recently issued a press release promoting the endorsement of Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. Bickle thinks acceptance of gay marriage is a sign of the end times and has described Hitler as a hunter of Jews and called Oprah Winfrey’s tolerance and popularity a precursor to the apocalypse.

Such endorsements have caused problems for Republican presidential contenders in the past.

First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Lutheran - NALC Immanuel Lutheran Church 140 Poinsett Drive 803-883-1049 • 803-774-2380 Pastor Gary Blobaum Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Wed Bible Class: 7:00 pm

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

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

Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 The Rock Church of Sumter Rev. Jeremy Howell 365 N. Saint Pauls Ch. Rd. • 803-494-7625 Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Pastor Gwendolyn Credle Sunday School: 10 am Sunday School 9:30 am www.yourbethel.org Worship Service 11:00 am BMethodist@ftc-i.net St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. Larry Brown Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 11:00 am Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Blended Service 8:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am trinityumcsumter.org

Non-Denominational Christ Community Church(CCC) 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter www.cccsumter.com 803-905-7850 Sun. Worship 10:00 am (Patriot Hall) 135 Haynsworth Street

First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) (803) 773-3814 • info@fpcsumter.org Interim Pastor Rev. Jim Burton Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (classes for all ages) Hospitality/Fellowship Hall 10:10 a.m.

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Pentecostal First United Penecostal Church 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Pastor Theron Smith Sunday Service: 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 S. Paul Howell, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: 7:00 pm

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Tips to keep your Facebook clean, secure, private easy way to log out of Facebook on devices you rarely use. You can also enable alerts when someone tries to sign on from a new device or browser. To run this, go to http://Facebook.com/securitycheckup on a PC. On the Android app, you can search for “security checkup” in the Help Center. On iPhones and iPads, you’ll have to find the options individually in the account settings under “Security.”

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EW YORK — Got hundreds of Facebook friends you

hardly know?

Now is a good time to do some digital cleanup, while the year is still fresh. Review your security and privacy settings, and make sure those casual acquaintances you met at a bar eons ago aren’t still getting the most intimate details of your life. Get rid of games and apps that might have latched onto your account years ago but that you no longer use.

Here are six cleanup tips:

CONTROL YOUR DATA

SECURE YOUR ACCOUNT You’ve doubtless heard you should have a strong password. It’s especially important for email and social-networking accounts because so much of your digital life revolves around them. Plus, many other services let you log on using your Facebook account, so if that gets compromised, so will your other accounts.

Because passwords are tough to manage, it’s best not to rely solely on them. Turn on what Facebook calls Login Approvals. It’s in the account settings under “Security.”

After you do so, you’re asked for confirmation — entering a special number sent to your phone — when signing on from a new device.

Unless you switch devices often, this is something you set up once and forget about.

And no one else can log in with your password unless they also have your phone and that special number.

REVIEW YOUR PRIVACY SETTINGS Facebook offers a series of quick privacy “shortcuts.” On desktops and laptops, look for the small padlock on the upper right corner of the browser. On Apple and Android devices, access shortcuts through the menu — the three horizontal bars.

The key shortcut is “Who can see my stuff ?” See whether you’ve been inadvertently broadcasting your musings to the entire Facebook community. You’ll probably want to at least limit sharing to “Friends” rather than “Public,” though you can customize that further to exclude

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This frame grab provided by Facebook shows a page that guides a user through a Facebook account security checkup. With 2016 still fresh, it’s a good time to do some digital cleanup to your Facebook account.

Review your security and privacy settings, and get rid of acquaintances cluttering your friends’ list. certain individuals or groups — such as co-workers, acquaintances or grandparents.

When sharing, remember that less is more.

While you’re at it, check “Timeline and Tagging” in your account settings from a PC or mobile. You can insist on approving posts that people tag you in. Note that this is limited to what appears on your personal timeline; if Mary tags you in a post, Mary’s friends will still see it regardless of your settings.

That includes friends you may have in common with her.

If you’re on a desktop or laptop, Facebook has a Privacy Checkup tool to review your settings. Look for that padlock. This tool is coming soon to mobile.

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see posts you mark as public.

Either is effectively a way to unfriend someone without dropping any clues you’ve done so.

You can also create custom lists, such as “college friends” or “family.” This is great for oversharing with those who’ll appreciate it, while not annoying everyone else you know and putting yourself in danger of becoming an “acquaintance” yourself. You can create lists on a traditional PC by hitting “More” next to “Friends” to the left of your news feed. Individuals can be in multiple groups. Capabilities are limited on mobile devices, although changes you make on the PC will appear on your phone or tablet.

You can exert some influence over whose posts you see more or less often by going to “News Feeds Preferences.”

The setting is on the top right on browsers and Android apps and on the lower right on iPhones. Here, you can select friends who’ll always show up on top or hide someone’s posts completely.

Finally, if you’re worried about data usage, you can stop videos in your news feeds from playing automatically.

On Android, go to “Autoplay” in the “App Settings.” On iPhones, it’s in the account settings under “Videos and Photos.”

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Perhaps someone invited you to play a game a few years ago. You tried it a few weeks and moved on, yet the app is still getting access to your data. Or perhaps you’ve used Facebook to log onto a service you no longer use, such as one to track the 2014 Winter Olympics. It’s time to sign out. If you’re not sure you still use it, drop it anyway. You can always sign on again.

The Privacy Checkup tool on PCs will review apps for you automatically. On mobile devices, look for “Apps” in the account settings (not “Apps” in the main menu).

A related option is the Security Checkup tool. It’s an

Two settings might eliminate grief later in life ... or death.

In the security settings, you can designate certain friends as trusted contacts.

They’ll have power to help you if you get locked out of your account for some reason. You can also designate a “Legacy Contact” — a family member or close friend who’d serve as your administrator should you, um, make your last status update (as in, ever). They won’t be able to post on your behalf or see your messages, but they’ll be able to respond to new friend requests and take a few additional actions on your deceased behalf.

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Officials: IS determined to strike U.S. this year WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaders of the Islamic State are determined to strike targets in the United States this year, senior U.S. intelligence officials said Tuesday, telling lawmakers that a small group of violent extremists will attempt to overcome the logistical challenges of mounting such an attack.

In testimony before congressional committees, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and other officials described the Islamic State as the “pre-eminent terrorist threat.” The militant group can “direct and inspire attacks against a wide range of targets around the world,” Clapper said.

Marine Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, said the Islamic State will probably conduct additional attacks in Europe and then attempt the same in the U.S. He said U.S. intelligence agencies believe IS leaders will be “increasingly involved in directing attacks rather than just encouraging lone attackers.”

Clapper also said al-Qaida, from which the Islamic State spun off, remains an enemy and the U.S. will continue to see cyber threats from China, Russia and North Korea, which also is ramping up its nuclear program.

North Korea has expanded a uranium enrichment facility and restarted a plutonium reactor that could begin re-

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Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, center, and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart, arrive on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday for a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on worldwide threats. covering material for nuclear weapons in weeks or months, Clapper said in delivering the annual assessment by intelligence agencies of the top dangers facing the country.

Clapper said that Pyongyang announced in 2013 its intention to refurbish and restart nuclear facilities, to include the uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon and its plutonium production reactor, which was shut down

in 2007. He said U.S. intelligence had assessed that North Korea has expanded Yongbyon and restarted the plutonium production reactor there.

Clapper also told the Senate Armed Services and intelligence committees that North Korea has been operating the reactor long enough that it could begin to recover plutonium “within a matter of weeks to months.”

Both findings will deepen concern

that North Korea is not only making technical advances in its nuclear weapons program, following its recent underground test explosion and rocket launch, but is working to expand what is thought to be a small nuclear arsenal. U.S.-based experts have estimated that North Korea may have about 10 bombs, but that could grow to between 20 and 100 by 2020.

North Korea on Sunday launched a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite into space. The launch came after a Jan. 6 underground nuclear explosion that North Korea claimed was the successful test of a “miniaturized” hydrogen bomb. Many outside experts were skeptical, and Clapper said the low yield of the test “is not consistent with a successful test of a thermonuclear device.”

Clapper said that Pyongyang is also committed to developing a long-range, nuclear-armed missile that is capable of posing a direct threat to the United States, “although the system has not been flight-tested.”

On the cyber threat, Clapper said U.S. information systems, controlled by the U.S. government and American industry, are vulnerable to cyberattacks from Russia and China.

Clapper said China selectively uses cyberattacks against targets Beijing thinks threaten Chinese domestic stability or regime legitimacy.

Virginia House approves electric chair as backup RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A bill that would allow Virginia prison officials to execute inmates in the electric chair if lethal-injection drugs are unavailable sailed through the state’s Republican-dominated House of Delegates on Wednesday.

The measure will now face its real test in the Senate, where Republicans hold a slim majority and a similar measure got tied up two years ago.

Supporters have been using the impending execution of death row inmate Ricky Gray to make their case.

The state says it doesn’t have enough pentobarbital — the first in a three-drug sequence used in Virginia — to carry out Gray’s execution on March 16. Gray was convicted of murder.

In an emotional speech on the House floor, Del. Jackson Miller, the bill’s sponsor, walked through the gruesome details of the slayings that put Gray on death row: the 2006 New Year’s Day stabbing and bludgeoning deaths of 49-yearold Bryan Harvey, 39-year-old Kathryn Harvey and their daughters, 9-year-old Stella and 4-year-old Ruby.

“The case I just told you about is exactly why we have this punishment on our books,” said Miller, a Republican. “This condemned inmate went through our court system with our judges and was

found guilty beyond reasonable doubt. ... It is our job as this Legislature to do what we can in working with our judicial system to finish his task of justice.”

Drug companies’ resistance to their products’ use for lethal injections has forced officials nationwide to turn to other methods or to halt executions while they hunt for a limited supply.

Tennessee recently approved a similar bill to the one being considered in Virginia. Utah last year approved the use of firing squads for executions if drugs aren’t available. Neither state has carried out executions under those methods since the laws were passed.

No lawmakers spoke against the bill in the House on Wednesday. But death penalty opponents have decried the legislation, saying it would give the head of the Department of Corrections virtually unfettered discretion to decide which method of execution to use.

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Wayne Battle, left, a parttime consultant for Clarendon County Community Development Corporation, reviews information with United Ministries of Clarendon County President of the Board of Directors and volunteer Desmond DeSilva. United Ministries is one of the organizations to which the group donates.

‘They offered to do anything they could to help’

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Lula Thompson, of Manning, had broken windows and a leaking roof, and had nowhere to turn to for help.

Thompson, who’s lived in the same house in Manning since 1976 and is on Social Security, said the assistance she received from the Clarendon County Community Development Corporation was a blessing to her.

“They didn’t hesitate,” Thompson said. “They offered to do anything they could to help.”

The nonprofit was incorporated in 2000 with a vision to assist residents in obtaining information and services to lead healthy, productive and meaningful lives, said Loretta W. King, the organization’s executive director.

The group’s focus is on programs, such as owner-occupied rehabilitation, emergency repair and mortgage assistance. It also assists new homeowners, and provides an educational component that includes home-buyers’ education.

In the past, the group has also assisted with cultural arts and summer camp initiatives.

The organization’s programs are funded through grants from federal, state and local governments and foundations, said Paulette King, programs director.

The group has provided assistance in owner-occupied rehabilitation and

emergency repair to more than 175 homes since it’s founding in 2000, said King.

It has also approved about 25 residents for mortgage assistance, King said.

Owner-occupied rehabilitation is designed to assist low-income homeowners in making repairs to their homes. The goal of the program is to correct life, health and safety issues, provide accessibility for the disabled, repair or replace major housing systems and address structural problems, King said.

The maximum the organization can assist with in owner-occupied repair is $20,000, King said.

The emergency repair program is for low-income homeowners who are in need of necessary emergency repairs to their homes to eliminate life, health and safety issues to the occupants, she said.

The maximum for emergency repairs is $7,500.

To be classified as an emergency repair, according to the organization’s website, www.clarendoncountycdc.com, the unit’s deficiencies must, at a minimum, meet one or more of the following qualifications: • Be the result of a recent event, such as fire or flood; • Not be covered by existing insurance; • If not repaired immediately, the conditions would cause further or ir-

reparable damage; or • The existing heating, cooling, electrical or plumbing systems are not functioning.

The organization provides mortgage assistance through SC HELP, a program of U.S. Department of Treasury and the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority.

It provides financial assistance to homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments stay in their homes during hard financial times, said Wayne Battle, a part-time consultant for the organization.

Besides funding the home-related programs, the organization also donates to local agencies through grants they receive.

Most recently, the organization received a $5,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation. That money was split between two nonprofit agencies, Clarendon County Council on

Aging and United Ministries of Clarendon County.

The grant for the Council on Aging went to their Meals on Wheels and Food Bank Initiative, which provide meals to senior citizens.

The grant for United Ministries helped the organization restock its shelves with nonperishable food items, King said.

After the October 2015 flood, another $3,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation assisted 32 qualified applicants with utility bill assistance, she said.

For more information on the Clarendon County Community Development Corporation, call (803) 435-6639, email clarendoncdc@yahoo.com or visit the website at www.clarendoncountycdc.com.

The organization is at 210 S. Church St. in Manning. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

2016 Miss Clarendon, Miss Clarendon Teen crowned

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Clarendon County has two new beauty queens who will represent the county at the 2016 Miss South Carolina pageant.

The queens were crowned Saturday night at Weldon Auditorium in Manning.

The 2016 Miss Clarendon is Turbeville native Drue Floyd, and the 2016 Miss Clarendon Teen is Sara Levitt of Columbia.

An article on Floyd will appear in the next edition of The Clarendon Sun. Levitt, 16, is a junior at Spring Valley High School in Columbia.

Saturday’s event was Levitt’s fourth pageant in her life.

She was also named Miss Sophomore of her high school in 2015 and Miss Junior this year. Levitt’s talent was Siblings Supporting Siblings, an idea she came up with to connect siblings of

children with disabilities.

Levitt said the inspiration for the idea came from her own life.

She has a 19-year-old brother with a disability.

“It would be great to have a network of siblings to support each other,” she said.

Levitt aspires to receiving a master’s degree in special education and becoming a special education teacher.

Levitt’s talent at the event was a song called “Put Your Records On,” by Corinne Bailey Rae. Besides singing, Levitt also takes dancing and ukulele lessons.

The five categories on which participants were scored on in the pageant included: • A private interview with five judges; • An on-stage question; • Lifestyle and fitness; • Talent; and • Evening wear.

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Other winners were: • Miss Runner Up: Briana Davidson; • Miss Teen First Runner Up: Larsen Fralix; • People’s Choice: Sabrina Powers; • Miss Talent: Briana Davidson; • Miss Swimsuit: Drue Floyd; • Miss Teen Talent: Larsen Fralix; and • Miss Teen Evening Gown: Baleigh Elliott.

Floyd and Levitt will appear at different community functions throughout the year.

For those wanting to request an appearance by Miss Clarendon or Miss Clarendon Teen, email missclarendonpageant@yahoo.com

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BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Two firefighters received top honors at Manning Fire Department’s annual awards banquet held on Feb. 8 in Manning.

FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Engineer Travis Floyd was named the 2015 “Manning Fire Department Firefighter of the Year.” The award is voted on by all of the members of the department.

Floyd, a New Zion native, joined the department in October 2012 part-time. He was hired full-time in May of 2013. He also serves as a volunteer for Clarendon County Fire Department.

He is a 2011 graduate of East Clarendon High School and runs a business called Buckeye Deer Processing of New Zion.

Floyd said he was motivated to go into the fire service after high school.

“I enjoy being able to help people in the community when they’re most in need; that is the best reward,” he said.

Floyd said the toughest part of the job is going to a scene and seeing a victim who’s lost their home.

“That is definitely difficult,” he said. “Keeping the family calm is also a challenge sometimes.”

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Engineer Travis Floyd, left, was voted the 2015 “Manning Fire Department Firefighter of the Year” and Capt. James Pringle received the “Beyond the Call of Duty” award at the department’s annual awards banquet held on Feb. 8 in Manning. back of his mind.

“Of course that’s something that’s always with you, but I just think about getting the job done,” he said.

Manning Fire Department Chief Mitch McElveen said being voted firefighter of the year means Floyd not only excels on the fire scene but also responds to calls and training.

“Receiving an award from his fellow firefighters is one

of the greatest displays of their dedication and service to this department and this community,” McElveen said. “This award is one of the ways fellow firefighters show their appreciation.”

BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY Capt. James Pringle received the “Beyond the Call of Duty” award, which is selected by McElveen.

McElveen said he created

the award to recognize the actions that the department’s staff and volunteers may participate in that go beyond what they do in their everyday duties.

“Firefighting is a dedicated occupation,” he said.

“No doubt, you have to love what you do. You have to be dedicated to come to training, to respond to fires, especially on cold rainy nights in 20 degree weather.”

Pringle has been with the department for about 25 years. He started out as a volunteer for about four years.

Pringle is also a reserve officer with Manning Police Department.

McElveen said Pringle played a vital role for the department during the October 2015 flood.

Pringle helped evacuate a mobile home park with the Manning Police Department and along with other firefighters checked on dozens of homes in the city, especially those in flood-prone areas.

He also helped deliver items to the distribution center set up in the city.

“But, there was one factor involved with all his running around and working: he never complained, smiling all the time,” McElveen said. “This hard work for the community, which most of the community will never know about, is what the award is all about.”

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Pets of the week Thor is a 2-year-old male German shepherd.

He is a sweet dog who knows some of his commands. He is current on his shots, and as soon as he is neutered, he will be ready for adoption. Come by and meet him, and put in your adoption application. Stop by Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301). To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol.webs.com and www.

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The smooth, creamy texture and a mild, nutty flavor are the hallmarks of the avocado, a tropical fruit that is often considered a vegetable because of its unique flavor and the ways in which it can be prepared. The avocado is native to Central America and has been cultivated for thousands of years.

In the market, there are several kinds of avocado. Most varieties grow in California and Florida.

They range in size from a few ounces to several pounds, with skins bright Nancy Harrison green to black, some RETIRED smooth and CLEMSON some pebbly EXTENSION in texture.

The Florida AGENT fruits tend to be larger and less costly, but ounce for ounce they contain two-thirds of the calories of their smaller California cousins and half the fat. Because they are considerably higher in water content, they are also lower in flavor.

Some two dozen avocado varieties grow in California and Florida. They are: Hass — The most popular California variety at about 90 percent of the state’s production, Hass avocados weigh about a pound and have a thick, pebbled skin that changes from green to purplish-black as the fruit ripens.

Bacon — These mediumsized, mild-flavored avocados have smooth, thin green skin and yellow-green flesh. They range in weight from 6 to 12 ounces.

Cocktail — These miniature avocados are Fuerte avocados that are picked when they are only 2 to 3 inches long. They are shaped somewhat like pickles and have smooth, dark green skin.

Fuerte — A popular California variety, the Fuerte can weigh up to a pound, has a more pronounced pear shape, milder flavors and higher water content and a thinner, smoother skin than the Hass.

Gwen — Similar in taste and texture to Hass avocados, Gwens are slightly larger with a plump, oval shape, green pebbly skin and gold-green, creamy flesh. They range in size from 6 to 15 ounces.

Lula or Lulu — These are large at almost a pound and are grown in Texas.

Pinkerton — This long, pearshaped fruit has a small pit,

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The Pinkerton has creamy, pale green flesh and is relatively large, ranging from 8 to 18 ounces.

Reed — Large and round, the thick green, slightly pebbly skin of this avocado covers buttery flesh. The skin on Reeds remains green even as the fruit ripens. They range in size from 8 to 18 ounces.

Zutano — This pear-shaped avocado is easily recognizable by its shiny, yellow-green skin. Its flavor is mild and light. Zutanos range from 6 to 14 ounces.

The nutritional value of the avocado provides ample amounts of folate and good amounts of fiber, potassium, niacin and vitamin B6. Although the avocado is exceptionally high in fat, its fat is mostly monounsaturated. The only other fruit that has comparable amounts of this beneficial fat is the olive.

Research shows that when monounsaturated fat is substituted for saturated fat, it helps to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Because they are high in calories, it is prudent to avoid eating large amounts of these velvety, nutrient-rich fruits.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Another swipe at educators, “Those Who Can’t” (10:30 p.m., truTV, TV-MA) represents the network’s first foray into scripted programming. Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl and Ben Roy star as teachers who are more immature and insecure than the adolescents in their charge.

Maria Thayer plays a sassy new librarian who pities the hapless trio but often joins in their shenanigans.

In the first episode, the teachers are taunted by the school’s biggest bully, the spoiled son of a rich and politically connected figure. Their efforts to keep the mean teen in line all backfire in various humiliating ways.

I’m a tad confused. Do we side with the pathetic teachers? Or their privileged tormentor? “Can’t” takes place in Colorado and has fun with the state’s aggressively healthy and bearded post-hippie vibe.

The cast members emerged from The Grawlix, a Denverbased comedy troupe. Much of their un-witty banter has the feel of an improv group working on its craft, striving for something funny, but settling for self-congratulation.

Part of the Turner Broadcasting family, truTV has been all but defined by reality programming, like “Impractical Jokers” (10 p.m., TV-14), now entering its fifth season. The channel started out in 1991 as Court TV. And that network’s fortunes exploded in 1994-95 with its endless coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial. That, of course, is the subject of FX’s acclaimed and addictive “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”

And speaking of Turner, I thought TBS was its place for comedy. Why isn’t “Can’t” airing on the “funny” network?

Is it because it “Can’t” scare up a laugh?

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • History stages an all-day marathon of seasons two and three of “Vikings” (8 a.m., TV14).

• Former Idols arrive to mentor the new crop of talent on “American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-PG).

• A missing child, presumed dead, appears to have sur-

ure on “Angel from Hell” (9:30 p.m., CBS, TV-PG).

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Katie (Sarah Wayne Callies) meets with Broussard (Tory Kittles) in a scene from the “Geronimo” episode of “Colony,” airing at 10 p.m. today on USA. vived on “The Blacklist” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• Olivia and Fitz make changes after their breakup on “Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC, TV14).

• Past participants jumpstart their collections and careers on “Project Runway: All Stars” (9 p.m., Lifetime, TVPG).

• Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Hillary Clinton engage in a presidential debate (9 p.m., PBS, check local listings), live from Milwaukee.

• Holmes schemes a breakin at a biker compound on “Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS, TV14).

• Harlee’s ex shifts blame on “Shades of Blue” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• The shooting’s aftermath is explored on “How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

• A hard-boiled Easter egg on “Baskets” (10 p.m., FX, TVMA).

• Geronimo is unmasked on “Colony” (10 p.m., USA, TV-14).

This series has been renewed for a second season.

• Danny finds the truth about his lover unendurable on “London Spy” (10 p.m., BBC America, TV-14).

• The Weirdos’ hearse breaks down on “Portlandia” (10 p.m., IFC, TV-14).

• Hayden Panettiere and Eva Longoria let loose on “Lip Sync Battle” (10 p.m., Spike, TV-PG).

SERIES NOTES Valentine’s Day on “The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, TVPG) * Pandemonium inspires a bold plan on “You, Me and the Apocalypse” (8 p.m., NBC, TVPG) * Meredith is attacked by

a familiar face on “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14) * A flashback to the Eastern Bloc on “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * A salesman unnerves Tyler on “Life in Pieces” (8:30 p.m., CBS, TVPG) * Christy counsels a handsome new sobriety project on “Mom” (9 p.m., CBS, TV14) * Kane plays peacemaker on “The 100” (9 p.m., CW, TV14) * Amy suffers a power fail-

Ben Stiller is booked on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Carl Reiner, Jacob Tremblay and Emily King appear on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Alexis Ohanian is scheduled on “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” (11:31 p.m., Comedy Central, TV-14) * Katie Holmes, Fred Armisen and Ty Segall and the Muggers are booked on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Kristen Wiig, Bob Odenkirk and Elle King on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Owen Wilson, Khloe Kardashian and Alessia Cara appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Susan Sarandon, Alison Brie and Katie Nolan visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Chiwetel Ejiofor, Grace Helbig, Jake Lacy and Albert Hammond Jr. appear on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

CULT CHOICE Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason and Sally Field star in the 1977 comedy “Smokey and the Bandit” (8 p.m., Encore), followed by “Smokey and the Bandit II” (9:40 p.m.), from 1980.

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Supreme Court puts Clean Power Plan on hold WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to halt enforcement of President Obama’s sweeping plan to address climate change until after legal challenges are resolved.

The surprising move is a blow to the administration and a victory for the coalition of 27 mostly Republican-led states and industry opponents that call the regulations “an unprecedented power grab.”

By issuing the temporary freeze, a 5-4 majority of the justices signaled that opponents made strong arguments against the rules. The high court’s four liberal justices said Tuesday they would have denied the request for delay.

The Obama administration’s plan aims to stave off the worst predicted impacts of climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions at existing power plants by about one-third by 2030.

COUNTY FROM PAGE A1 for Shaw personnel at Crystal lakes Golf Course in the county.

Mixon said the details of the agreement have not been finalized but residents should look forward to the project which will benefit the community partnership between the county and Shaw.

Before adjournment, Councilman Gene Baten asked if expenditures for a Fourth of July celebration could be considered for the county’s upcoming budget process.

Mixon said he had already spoken to officials with the City of Sumter who expressed interest in the project. Details still have to be worked out, he said.

In other news, council: • Approved first reading of a request to rezone 1.87

sidered essential to the United States meeting emissions-reduction targets in a global climate agreement signed in Paris last month. The Obama administration and environmental groups also say the plan will spur new clean-energy jobs.

In opposing the request for delay, the EPA argued that states had plenty of time to comply with the requirements as the rule is rolled out during the next 6 years.

“A stay that delays all of the rule’s deadlines would postpone reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and thus contribute to the problem of global climate change even if the rule is ultimately sustained,” U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli said in legal filings.

Environmentalists were stunned by the court’s action, which they stressed did not reflect a decision on the relative strength of the Obama administration’s case.

required until 2022, but states must submit their plans to the Environmental Protection Administration by September or seek an extension.

Many states opposing the plan depend on economic activity tied to such fossil fuels as coal, oil and gas. They argued that the plan oversteps federal authority to restrict carbon emissions and that electricity providers would have to spend billions of dollars to begin complying with a rule that might end up being overturned.

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia, whose coal-dependent state is helping lead the legal fight, hailed the court’s decision.

“We are thrilled that the Supreme Court realized the rule’s immediate impact and froze its implementation, protecting workers and saving countless dollars as our fight against its legality continues,” Morrisey said.

Implementation of the rules is con-

“We disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the Clean Power Plan while litigation proceeds,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest said in a statement.

Earnest said the administration’s plan is based on a strong legal and technical foundation and gives the states time to develop cost-effective plans to reduce emissions. He also said the administration will continue to “take aggressive steps to make forward progress to reduce carbon emissions.”

A federal appeals court in Washington last month refused to put the plan on hold. That lower court is not likely to issue a ruling on the legality of the plan until months after it hears oral arguments begin on June 2.

Any decision will likely be appealed to the Supreme Court, meaning resolution of the legal fight is not likely to happen until after Obama leaves office.

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Nonetheless, the Sanders campaign is ready for the challenge. Deputy political director of South Carolina for the Sanders campaign, Alex Askew, recalls how Sanders has been an advocate to minorities, especially blacks, since he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s and participated in sitins at the University of Chicago.

“He has the most extensive racial justice platform,” Askew said. “Black voters here in the south just need to get to know him and feel his overall message.”

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She graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in communications and English and a minor in women and gender studies. She took off her senior year to work as a field organizer in Virginia for President Obama’s 2012 re-election.

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By PETE IACOBELLI Associated Press

SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETICS

Former Wilson Hall standout Ansley Ard, right, is entering her final season with the University of South Carolina softball team. After suffering a shoulder injury and undergoing surgery her freshman year, Ard bounced back to have a solid junior season and enters 2016 as not only a team captain, but the starting center fielder for the Gamecocks.

Pain free, former Wilson Hall standout looks to build on bounce-back junior season at USC by finishing strong

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Ansley Ard’s 2015 season was different than any other one she had experienced at the University of South Carolina until that point.

The former Wilson Hall softball standout had more starts (35), more at-bats (111) and more big moments in her junior season than in either her first or second year with the Gamecocks.

The biggest difference though was what she had less of -- pain.

Or to be more precise, no pain.

The labrum and rotator cuff injury that required surgery and hampered her first two seasons in Columbia were finally out of the picture for Ard in 2015, and the result was a breakout season.

COLUMBIA — Sindarius Thornwell scored 24 points, and Michael Carrera had 14 of his 16 points in the second half as South Carolina gained a share of first place in the Southeastern Conference, holding off Ben Simmons and LSU 94-83 on Wednesday night.

Simmons put on another dazzling display with 20 points, six rebounds and six assists. Yet, the Gamecocks used a 17-8 run in the second half fueled by freshmen PJ Dozier and Raymond Doby to take control after LSU had tied the game at 60-all.

The Tigers (15-9, 8-3) got as close as 85-81 after Simmons’ foul shot in the final minute. But the Gamecocks (21-3, 8-3) made 7-of-8 foul shots after that to seal things and move into a first-place tie in the SEC with the Tigers and No. 22 Kentucky — South Carolina’s next opponent here Saturday.

Antonio Blakeney had 22 points to lead the Tigers.

Duane Notice had 15 points and Dozier 12 for the Gamecocks.

Dozier’s three-point play with 8:55 left — he was fouled by Simmons — put South Carolina up for good 63-60. Dozier followed with a jumper and when he finished off another three-point play three minutes later, the Gamecocks were up 77-68.

Both LSU and South Carolina had shaken off bad stretches to contend for the top of the SEC.

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Former Wilson Hall standout Ansley Ard,center, was elected a team captain for the University of South Carolina softball team and is trying to help lead the Gamesee ARD, Page B3 cocks to their fourth straight postseason appearance.

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No. 2 South Carolina looks to re-focus after first loss

By PETE IACOBELLI The ASsociated Press COLUMBIA — There are few things South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson hates in basketball more than losing. And she can’t wait for the second-ranked Gamecocks to get back on the court after their first defeat of the season.

South Carolina (22-1, 10-0 Southeastern Conference) will face No. 16 Florida (19-4, 7-3) on Thursday, seeking to rebound after its 66-54 loss to No. 1 UConn on Monday night.

“We’re bouncing back pretty good,” Wilson said Wednesday. “It’s a loss and I don’t think any of us like to lose. I know coach doesn’t, so she’s really getting on us.”

Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley said she’s worked the team hard the past two days and been pleased with their strong response. Then again, Staley’s steered things back in the winning direction — South Carolina is 56-4 the past two years — the few times her team has gotten beat.

When South Carolina fell to UConn in 2015, also ending a 22-0 start, The Gamecocks went on to win the Southeastern Conference regular season crown. When South Carolina lost to Kentucky in the regular-season finale to prevent a perfect league season, the Gamecocks rebounded with a run to the SEC Tournament title and the Final Four.

Staley sees a familiar fire at practice preparing for the surprising Gators, looking to beat a fifth ranked opponent this season.

Staley said she was annoyed as anyone that South Carolina couldn’t topple UConn. She did, however, find several positives in defeat: The Gamecocks defense and reserve Sarah Imovbioh among them.

South Carolina held UConn, The Associated Press which came in averaging 90 points South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson, top, a game, to its fewest points this seabattles for a rebound against Connectison.

cut forward Morgan Tuck (3) on Monsee GAMECOCKS, Page B3 day in Columbia.

Entering his senior year at Scott’s Branch High School, Maliq Green decided he wanted to try to play football.

“It was my last year, so I figured why not take a shot?” Green said.

That shot turned out to be a very good one as his stellar year with the Eagles garnered interest from a few colleges, including North Greenville, Newberry and South Carolina State. In the end though, it was Limestone College, an NCAA Division II school in Green Gaffney, that Green decided was the best fit for him as he signed with the Saints last week.

“I really liked the environment there and I think I’ll have the opportunity to play my first year,” Green said of his decision.

Green played in all three phases of the game for the Eagles last year. He had 36 catches for 732 yards and six touchdowns as a wide receiver and he returned one kickoff and two punts for scores as a return specialist.

As a defensive back, Green had five interceptions, returning two for touchdowns, and broke up 21 passes to go with 46 tackles.

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Sumter Middle School title games today at Sumter High The championship games of the Sumter Middle School Conference basketball tournaments will be played today at the Sumter High School gymnasium beginning at 5 p.m.

Alice Drive will be represented in both games. AD will take on Chestnut Oaks in the girls game starting at 5. The boys championship game will follow, pitting AD against Manning Junior High.

Tickets are $3 per person.

BOYS Varsity Basketball Wilson Hall 76 Orangeburg Prep 35 ORANGEBURG – Wilson Hall remained undefeated in SCISA Region II-3A with a 76-35 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Tuesday at the OP gymnasium.

Drew Talley led the Barons, 13-8 overall and 7-0 in region play, with 19 points. Brent Carraway had 16, Sam Watford had 15 and Daulton Dabbs added 10.

WILSON HALL Watford 15, Commander 2, Ward 3, Talley 19, Dabbs 10, Lowder 3, Stone 5, Schwartz 3, Carraway 16.

ORANGEBURG PREP Wolfe 4, Wilson 7, Kuck 4, Brown 3, Williamson 3, Patel 1, Jeffcoat 11, Metts 2.

Marlboro County 83 Lakewood 61 BENNETTSVILLE – Lakewood High School closed out its regular season with an 83-61 loss to Marlboro County on Tuesday at the MC gymnasium. The Gators, who dropped to 18-7 overall and 6-4 in Region VI3A, were led in scoring by Davonte Pack with 14 points. Grant Singleton added 12. Demetrius Knox led Marlboro, which improved to 8-1 in region play and claimed the region crown was led by Demtrius Knox with 24. Ty’lik Johnson added 15 and Fred Brown had 13.

LAKEWOOD Pack 14, Singleton 12, Still 9, Wilson 9, Tindal 7, Anderson 4, Osbourne 3, Johnson 3, Purdue 3.

MARLBORO COUNTY Knox 24, Johnson 15, Brown 13, Johnson 9, Johnson 7, Woods 4, Wilson 4, Bethea 3, Dease 2.

Lee Central 63 Andrews 48 BISHOPVILLE – Lee Central improved to 7-2 in Region VII-2A with a 63-48 victory over Andrews on Tuesday at the LC gymnasium. Kendrick Holloman led the 12-8 Stallions with 20 points. Malcolm McDowell added 10.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Wilson Hall 35 Orangeburg Prep 17 ORANGEBURG – Wilson Hall improved to 10-9 with a 35-17 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Tuesday at the OP gymnasium.

Brandon Carraway led the Barons with eight points and Jacob Cotton had seven.

Laurence Manning 38 Thomas Sumter 37 DALZELL – Laurence Manning Academy defeated Thomas Sumter Academy 38-37 on Tuesday at Edens Gymnasium.

Chase Lee led LMA with 14 points and Wyatt Rowland added 13.

VARSITY BASEBALL Laurence Manning 11 Providence Athletic Club 0 COLUMBIA – Three pitchers combined to throw a 6-inning no-hitter in Laurence Manning Academyi’s 11-0 victory over Providence Athletic Club in the Norma Derrick Invitational on Wednesday at the Hammond field. Brayden Osteen, Palton Page and Morgan Morris combined on the no-hitter. Buddy Bleasdale led the offense, going 3-for-3 while Trent Frye had two hits.

LMA faces Cardinal Newman today at 4:15 p.m.

GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Robert E. Lee 36 Calhoun 31 ST. MATTHEWS – Robert E. Lee Acade-

my improved to 8-13 with a 36-31 victory over Calhoun Academy on Tuesday at the CA gymnasium.

Reghann Griffin led REL with 19 points.

Meg Gaskins added seven and Bailey Nix had six points and nine rebounds.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Thomas Sumter 52 Laurence Manning 26 DALZELL – Thomas Sumter Academy improved to 17-1 with a 52-26 victory over Laurence Manning Academy on Tuesday at Edens Gymnasium.

Aubrey Stoddard led TSA with 11 points while Caetlyn Martin had 10. Taja Hunley had eight points and 10 rebounds, while Sydney Daniel had eight points and nine boards.

Robert E. Lee 29 Calhoun 21 ST. MATTHEWS – Robert E. Lee Academy improved to 14-1 with a 29-21 victory over Calhoun Academy on Tuesday at the CA gymnasium.

Rebecca Dinkins led REL with nine points while grabbing seven rebounds and coming up with seven steals. Caleigh Barrett had nine points and Carson Shannon had seven while Annalia Cook had nine rebounds.

NBA Hornets 117 Pacers 95 INDIANAPOLIS — Kemba Walker scored 25 points and Jeremy Lamb had 16 as the suddenly surging Charlotte Hornets rolled to a 117-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Six players scored in double figures for the Hornets (27-26), who won their third straight — and their first at Indiana since November 2008.

Paul George led the Pacers (28-25) with 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

George Hill added 10 points, but it wasn’t even close to being enough to extend a twogame winning streak.

Spurs 98 Magic 96 ORLANDO, Fla. — Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points and drilled a jumper from the tip of the key with 0.9 on the clock to lift San Antonio to a 98-96 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and Patty Mills added 17 points and seven assists for the Spurs, who won their fourth straight game.

Evan Fournier, whose 3-pointer tied the game with 13.3 seconds left, led Orlando with 28 points. Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Victor Oladipo scored 14 and Elfrid Payton had 13 points and seven assists.

Payton missed an open layup at the buzzer that could have tied it.

Kings 114 76ers 110 PHILADELPHIA — DeMarcus Cousins had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and Darren Collison scored 21 of his 25 points after halftime to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 114110 comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Rajon Rondo added 14 points, eight rebounds and 15 assists for the Kings, who snapped a four-game losing streak overall and six-game skid on the road while winning for just the second time in their last 10.

TOP 25 Marquette 96 (20) Providence 91 MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson scored 16 points and hit a key 3-pointer with 1:16 left in double overtime, and Marquette outlasted No. 20 Providence 96-91 on Wednesday night.

Henry Ellenson had 26 points and 16 rebounds, and the Golden Eagles (16-9, 5-7 Big East) overcame 42 points by Providence’s Ben Bentil.

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NBA Standings

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

Toronto Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Southeast Division

Atlanta Miami Charlotte Washington Orlando Central Division

Cleveland Indiana Chicago Detroit Milwaukee

W L Pct GB 35 16 .686 — 31 23 .574 5½ 23 32 .418 14 14 39 .264 22 8 44 .154 27½ W L Pct GB 30 24 .556 — 29 24 .547 ½ 26 26 .500 3 23 27 .460 5 23 28 .451 5½ W L Pct GB 37 14 .725 — 28 24 .538 9½ 27 24 .529 10 27 26 .509 11 21 32 .396 17

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

San Antonio Memphis Dallas Houston New Orleans Northwest Division

Oklahoma City Utah Portland Denver Minnesota Pacific Division

Golden State L.A. Clippers Sacramento Phoenix L.A. Lakers

W L Pct GB 44 8 .846 — 30 22 .577 14 29 26 .527 16½ 27 27 .500 18 19 32 .373 24½ W L Pct GB 39 14 .736 — 26 25 .510 12 26 27 .491 13 21 32 .396 18 16 37 .302 23 W L Pct GB 47 4 .922 — 35 17 .673 12½ 21 31 .404 26½ 14 39 .264 34 11 43 .204 37½

Tuesday’s Games

Milwaukee 112, Boston 111 San Antonio 119, Miami 101 Washington 111, New York 108 Utah 121, Dallas 119, OT Golden State 123, Houston 110

Wednesday’s Games

Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Utah at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Houston at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games

Washington at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

NHL Standings

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 54 32 16 6 70 155 123 Tampa Bay 53 29 20 4 62 142 130 Detroit 53 27 18 8 62 134 134 Boston 53 28 19 6 62 157 147 Montreal 55 27 24 4 58 151 146 Ottawa 54 25 23 6 56 157 170 Buffalo 54 21 27 6 48 125 150 Toronto 52 19 24 9 47 125 149 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 52 39 9 4 82 174 118 N.Y. Rangers 53 30 18 5 65 153 137 N.Y. Islanders 52 28 18 6 62 149 132 Pittsburgh 52 27 18 7 61 139 135 New Jersey 55 27 21 7 61 124 129 Carolina 54 24 21 9 57 130 144 Philadelphia 52 23 20 9 55 124 142 Columbus 55 21 28 6 48 140 173

WESTERN CONFERENCE

USC

From Page B1 The Tigers were 3-3 after losing to College of Charleston 70-56 on Nov. 30 in their last visit to the Palmetto State. But they’ve gone 12-5 since behind freshmen Simmons and Blakeney.

They came in here having won four of five with the only loss a 77-75 heartbreaker to then-No. 1 Oklahoma on Jan. 30.

The Gamecocks opened the season 15-0, but went through a 4-3 run during SEC play before rebounding with an 81-78 win over then-eighth-ranked Texas A&M last Saturday.

South Carolina used several of its big bodies to force Simmons away from the basket on one end, even forcing him into a missed chippy from close in the opening half.

They also took it right at LSU’s versatile big man on defense and Simmons sat for the final eight minutes of the opening half with two fouls.

Simmons heated up in the second half with several inside buckets, including a two-handed jam that drew oohs from the crowd.

Thornwell had two foul shots and a basket in the final four minutes of the opening period as South Carolina took a 39-35 lead into the break. Thornwell had 11 points in the half.

Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 57 36 17 4 76 159 130 Dallas 54 34 15 5 73 176 147 St. Louis 56 30 17 9 69 136 134 Nashville 54 25 21 8 58 141 145

Colorado 56 27 25 4 58 150 155 Minnesota 53 23 20 10 56 130 132 Winnipeg 53 24 26 3 51 138 153 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 52 32 17 3 67 146 121 San Jose 52 28 20 4 60 151 139 Anaheim 52 26 19 7 59 119 124 Arizona 52 24 22 6 54 139 162 Vancouver 53 21 20 12 54 127 146 Calgary 52 24 25 3 51 139 153 Edmonton 55 21 29 5 47 137 167 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games

N.Y. Islanders 3, Columbus 2, SO Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1, SO Los Angeles 9, Boston 2 Florida 7, Buffalo 4 Anaheim 4, Philadelphia 1 Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 2 New Jersey 2, Edmonton 1 Washington 5, Nashville 3 Dallas 4, Minnesota 3, OT San Jose 2, Chicago 0 Vancouver 3, Colorado 1 Calgary 4, Toronto 3

Wednesday’s Games

Ottawa at Detroit, 7 p.m.

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

Vancouver at Arizona, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games

Los Angeles at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Boston at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Toronto at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

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

Friday’s Games

Montreal at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

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

St. Louis at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Arizona, 9 p.m.

TUESDAy’s Men’s College Scores

By The Associated Press

EAST

Baruch 79, CCNY 59 Bloomfield 78, Post (Conn.) 64 Brooklyn 91, St. Joseph’s (NY) 84 Chestnut Hill 86, Wilmington (Del.) 78 Concordia (NY) 85, Dominican (NY) 77 Monmouth (NJ) 87, Marist 61 North Carolina 68, Boston College 65 Rhode Island 81, George Mason 63 St. John Fisher 77, Utica 52 Toledo 71, Buffalo 69 Yeshiva 74, Sarah Lawrence 53 York (NY) 78, John Jay 73

SOUTH

Cincinnati 69, UCF 51 Erskine 76, Southern Wesleyan 71 Florida 77, Mississippi 72 Kentucky 82, Georgia 48 King (tenn.) 78, Barton 68 Maryland 93, Bowie St. 62 Miami 65, Pittsburgh 63 Mississippi St. 78, Arkansas 46 Mount Olive 100, Lees-McRae 79 Pfeiffer 71, Limestone 68 Tennessee 71, Auburn 45 Virginia 67, Virginia Tech 49

MIDWEST

Akron 83, Bowling Green 68 Creighton 70, Xavier 56 Dayton 76, Duquesne 74 E. Michigan 71, Cent. Michigan 56 Indiana-Southeast 87, Indiana=East 78 Kansas 75, West Virginia 65 Kent St. 75, N. Illinois 74 Miami (Ohio) 45, W. Michigan 44 Ohio 72, Ball St. 69 Ohio St. 71, Northwestern 63 Purdue 82, Michigan St. 81, OT Villanova 86, DePaul 59 Wichita St. 74, Drake 48

SOUTHWEST

Cent. Arkansas 88, SE Louisiana 72 Texas-Arlington 65, Texas St. 53

FAR WEST

Utah St. 80, New Mexico 72

TRANSACTIONS

By The Associated Press

BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with OF J.D. Martinez on a two-year contract.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with 1B Mitch Moreland on a oneyear contract.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Signed 3B Josh Donaldson to a two-year contract.

American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Released C Michael Vaughn, INF Alex Hernandez and OF Brennan Metzger.

LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed INF Pat McKenna.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Signed LHP Donnie Joseph.

BASKETBALL Women’s National Basketball Association WNBA — Named Lisa president.

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FOOTBALL Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed LB J.C. Sherritt.

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed DT Euclid Cummings.

HOCKEY American Hockey League HERSHEY BEARS — Returned D Joey Leach to South Carolina (ECHL).

SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Recalled D Mason Geertsen from Fort Wayne (ECHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer PHILADELPHIA UNION — Signed F C.J. Sapong to a three-year contract.

COLLEGE IOWA STATE — Dismissed WR D’Vario Montgomery. Announced RB Joshua Thomas will transfer to another school.

SYRACUSE — Named Anthony Di Fino associate athletics director for business development.

VANDERBILT — Named Brandon Barak baseball video coordinator, Brian Hiler baseball’s director of player development and John Mardirosian baseball equipment manager.

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The Saints signed the SBHS standout as a defensive back, but Green could still have an impact on special teams, he said.

“I like playing defensive back, so it’s a good fit for me,” Green added.

While he didn’t really have any college aspirations when he started the season, Green said that soon changed.

“When we started (region) play, I knew I was having a pretty good year,” he said.

“Then I started talking to some schools after the first round of the playoffs.”

It was a somewhat remarkable ending since Green didn’t even join the Eagles until August, head coach Wayne Farmer said.

“He missed all of training camp,” Farmer said. “So that hurt him a little in the long run, but he’s a tremendous athlete and had a great year for us.

“I think he has Division I talent, so I think the Saints are getting a steal.”

GAMECOCKS

From Page B1

SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETICS

Former Wilson Hall standout Ansley Ard will enter the 2016 season as the University of South Carolina softball team’s starting center fielder. Ard batted .315 in 35 games last year with five outfield assists.

Ard

From Page B1 She finished third on the team with a .315 batting average -- including seven multi-hit games -- with 15 runs driven in and nine stolen bases.

Further proving that the injury to her right throwing shoulder was behind her, Ard was second on the team with five outfield assists.

“It was such a relief last year to be able to be 100 percent and play with no pain,” Ard said. “I just wanted to make the most of it and fill whatever role they needed me to to help my team win.

“There were times (in my first two seasons) that I was in pain and didn’t want to tell anybody. There were other times that were frustrating because I couldn’t be at 100 percent. It was a long process and I just had to get through it.”

With the injury now a thing of the past, Ard has turned her attention to her final season at USC, which begins on Friday against Michigan in the University of South Florida’s Wilson DeMarini Tournament in Tampa, Fla. She’s also focused on her new roles for the Gamecocks this season. The departure of Kristen Struett opened up the starting center fielder position and USC head coach Beverly Smith will turn to Ard as the everyday replacement.

“I feel comfortable with her in any outfield position, but in practice she’s really done a good job of locking down

OBITUARIES RONALD W. HOWARD The Rev. Ronald Winfield Howard entered into eternal rest on Jan. 6, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.

Born on Aug. 20, 1956, in Sumter, he was the oldest child of Mary Lang Howard Gardner and the late Leroy W. Howard. Ron was a 1974 graduate of Hillcrest High School. He furthered his edHOWARD ucation at DeVry Institute of Technology and Eastern New Mexico University.

Ron served in the U.S. Air Force from 1975 to 1981. Ron served as a manager at Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. in Irvine, California, for more than 15 years.

Ronald met and married Philomena and this union was blessed with two children, Ronald and Leah, whom he dearly loved.

Ron’s spiritual journey began with becoming a deacon within the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. He served for several years as a deacon at St. John Lutheran Church. Ron drew closer to God and soon accepted the call to serve as a Lutheran

center field by making some great plays out there,” Smith said. “She gets great reads off the bat and with her speed she covers a lot of ground.”

Ard’s speed was also evident at the plate last season. She came around to score the game-winning run against Western Kentucky after drawing a 2-out walk in early March and also ended the Georgia Southern game with a bunt single.

“The nice thing about her offensively is she can hit for power, but also drop a bunt down and beat out the throw to first base,” Smith said. “As a pitcher, that’s so hard to defend. I think her versatility is so important.

“She just has to recognize the situation and see if she wants to swing away or take advantage of what the defense is giving her. The great thing is she can do either in the same at-bat.”

The bounce-back year was also a result of experience and an added emphasis on her hitting in the offseason, Ard said.

“I really worked on batting and hitting that inside pitch because that’s the one that got me a couple times my freshman year,” she said. “I just tried to work on the little things because you have to get those down before you get the big things.

“I came in as an upperclassman with a little more experience and a little more confidence, too. I’ve seen most of the pitchers and I knew what their strengths and weaknesses were, so I was a little more prepared and a had a better game plan.”

Ard has also grown into a leadership

pastor. He participated in the Specific Ministry Pastor Program, which allowed him to attend Concordia Seminary while still working. The Rev. Ronald Winfield Howard was ordained on March 23, 2014, at St John’s Lutheran Church in Long Beach, California.

Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Leroy W. Howard; and his maternal and paternal grandparents, Marion Sr. and Isadora Lang and Mazie Keith Howard Bolling and Alfred Bolling.

He leaves to cherish precious memories: his loyal and devoted wife, Philomena Howard of San Pedro, California; son, Ronald N. (Cara) Howard of El Paso, Illinois; daughter, Leah R. Howard of Las Vegas, Nevada; four beautiful grandchildren, Caleb, MacKenzie, Michaela and Shiloh; loving mother, Mary Lang Gardner of Wedgefield; two sisters, Loretta Howard (Vernon) Helper of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Paulette Bigby of Orangeburg; two brothers, Robert C. Bigby of Riverdale, Georgia, and Leroy Patrick Howard of Florence; three aunts; three uncles; and a host of special cousins, other relatives and friends.

Homegoing services were held on Jan. 23, 2016, in Long Beach, California. A private family interment complete

role as evidenced by her being named one of three team captains for 2016.

“It was an honor to be elected,” she said. “I just want to speak on behalf of my teammates when we have talks with our coach and let everyone know their voice is important.

“It’s about having a relationship with every member of the team and letting them know you’re there for them.”

The former Lady Barons is one of four seniors and 11 upperclassmen on a USC squad that has reached the NCAA Regionals each of the last three years.

Ard went 2-for-2 with a run scored in a 3-1 victory over Dartmouth at the Tallahassee, Fla., Regional last year.

“Making regionals my freshman year was amazing and we’ve just gone up every year since then,” Ard said. “This program is growing in so many ways and I really think we’re going to go even farther this year.”

The personal and team success for both Ard and the Gamecocks has been gratifying for Smith, who watched it all unfold these past three years.

“When I recruited these seniors, it was a message of telling them to be the change and it’s very satisfying to see where they started and where they are now,” Smith said. “They bought in and I know they’re very proud to leave the program in a lot better place than when they started.

“It’s probably the most gratifying for a coach to see where a player like Ard started and where she is now. Her junior season was an example of what a lot of hard work, dedication and having the right mindset does.”

with full military honors followed at Green Hills Memorial Park in Ranchos Palos Verdes, California.

JESSIE MAE SWEETENBURG BISHOPVILLE — Jessie Mae Sweetenburg, 84, passed at her home on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016.

Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Louvenia White Peoples.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of her son and daughter-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Sweetenburg, 43 Sunset Lane, Bishopville.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Square Deal Funeral Home of Bishopville.

DOROTHY L. LEVY Dorothy L. Levy, 79, died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia.

Born in Pinewood, she was a daughter of the late Michael. A. Watson and Mozill Muldrow Watson.

The family will receive friends at 2165 Kingsbury Drive, Sumter, SC 29154.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc.

ANGELO JOHN SAGONA Angelo John Sagona, 64, beloved husband of 42 years to Joan Francine Sagona, died on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at his home.

Angelo John was born in Italy to Peter and Josephine Sagona. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School, New Jersey, and went on to receive his bachelor of science degree from University of South Carolina and his master of business administration from Golden Gate University, California. He married his beloved wife Joan Francine. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving his country for six years and receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal. He went on to pursue careers in hematology and computer sales before retiring as a director of technology for Clarendon School District 2. Following his retirement, he was able to pursue his love of woodworking. He also enjoyed reading, gardening, walking and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Joan Sagona of Sumter; two sons, John Francis Sagona and his wife, Ashley, and Paul James Sagona and his wife, Molly, all of Blythewood; two grandchildren, Jacob and Claire Sagona; one brother, Peter Joseph

Imovbioh, the Virginia transfer, played her most impactful game with 13 points on 6-of-6 shooting and added eight rebounds during a stretch where Wilson dealt with a bruised left shin that kept her out almost all of the third quarter.

“Our team understands the bigger picture,” said Staley, who has all eyes back on the SEC. Facing the Huskies draws interest from everywhere and sends emotions soaring because of the highly rated matchup, Staley said.

“It’s a hard game, it’s an emotional game,” she said.

“But when you jolt yourself back into the SEC, you get a top 16 team in the country. You don’t rest on your laurels.

You’ve got to get back in the SEC mode.”

No one’s been better than the Gamecocks in the SEC this season. Every other SEC team has at least three losses.

Wilson does not thing the disappointment of losing to UConn will linger Thursday night.

“I think we all learned from that game and this team will come back better and stronger,” she said.

She said she’s sore, but ready to go against the Gators.

The Gamecocks will continue to be without senior starter Asia Dozier, who injured her right hand against Texas A&M three games ago. She missed contests with Kentucky and UConn and won’t play against Florida, Staley said.

Sagona of Italy; his mother, Josephine Sagona of Italy; two brothers-in-law, Joseph F. Ott Jr. and James J. Ott and his wife, Lisa; one nephew, Joseph F. Ott III; and mother-inlaw, Angela B. Ott, all of New Jersey.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Carol Ann Ott and Marilyn Ott; and his father-in-law, Joseph F. Ott Sr. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bullock Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.

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

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

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ESSIE MAE BRUNSON Essie Mae Brunson was born on April 8, 1927, in Clarendon County, to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Brunson. She transitioned from this earthly realm to her spiritual home on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia.

She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She was a member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church for more than 50 years and served on the senior missionary ministry. She loved her pastor and the church.

She leaves to cherish precious memories: four sons, Larry Brunson, Charles (Helena) Brunson, James (Linda) Brunson and Ralph (Jennell) Brunson; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

Ms. Brunson will be placed in the church at noon on Friday until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Marion H. Newton officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 305 Wright St., Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

MILDRED M. RAMEY Mildred M. Ramey, 92, died on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Potomac Place Assisted Living in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Born in Sumter, Mildred was a daughter of the late Clifton M. and Maurice C. “Pete” Morgan. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church and the Garris McCoy Sunday School Class for many years. Mildred served as past matron of Sumter Chapter 188 Order of Eastern Star, past grand Esther of the Grand Chapter of South Carolina, and held numerous other positions within the organization.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia D. Lynn (Don) of Occoquan, Virginia; sons, Eugene DuCom (Linda) of Sumter and Samuel (Sammy) Ramey of Dardanelle, Arkansas. She is also survived by sisters, Evelyn Mitchell and Joan Brashear (Walt) of Sumter; brother, Clifton M. Morgan of Fayetteville, North Carolina; nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel M. Ramey; a daughter, Barbara Ramey Dunning; brother, Carlisle Morgan; and sister, Beulah (Sugar) Marie Greer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the chapel of the Elmore-HillMcCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Brown officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

The family requests that memorials be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

PEARL L. WELCH BROOKLYN, New York — Pearl L. Victoria Nelson Welch, 71, died on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016.

She was born on April 9, 1944, in Gable, a daughter of

the late David Sr. and Annie Rhodes Nelson.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Rites will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Hayes F. and LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Goodwill Presbyterian Church, 295 N. Brick Church Road, Mayesville. Burial will follow in Melina Presbyterian Church cemetery, 3539 Black River Road, Gable.

The family will receive friends at her residence, 13 E. College St., Sumter.

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

ISOBEL S. STEWART Isobel Smith Stewart, 77, died on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

Born on Nov. 10, 1938, in Camden, she was a daughter of the late Carlton Pierce and Anna Smith and the granddaughter of Ellison Durant “Cotton Ed” Smith.

Survivors include two children, Jonathan Stewart (Susan) of Auburndale, Florida, and Ann Timmons (David) of Sumter; four grandchildren, Anna Thompson (Walter), Ian Stewart, Laura Roche and Christian Melton (Matt); and three great-grandchildren, Dayton, Kahlan and Hadley.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Terry Bourgeois officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

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

JOHN H. LYNCH John Herbert Lynch, 67, died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

Born in Olanta, he was a son of Mildred McElveen Lynch and the late Joseph Lynch. Mr. Lynch was a retired truck driver. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam.

Surviving are his mother; a son, Jared Lynch; and a sister, JoAnne Waters, all of Sumter; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Lynch.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at the Olanta Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Timothy E. Hudson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home, 3530 Pinewood Road.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

ISAAC GATHERS Isaac Gathers, 50, entered eternal rest on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.

Born on Sept. 19, 1965, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Harry Gathers and Maggie Anderson Prince. He attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1983 graduate of Sumter High School. He furthered his education at USC Sumter, where he majored in business administration. He was employed by Metco Industries. He was a dedicated member of Grace Cathedral Ministries.

He leaves to cherish his memories: four brothers, Elder Jacob Gathers, Larry Gathers (Sharon), Leroy Gathers Sr. and Albertus Prince III; one aunt, Mammie English; two special nieces, Krystal Prince and Shaneka Jordan; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Gathers will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Grace Cathedral Ministries, 60 Oswego Highway, Sumter, with Apostle Sammy C. Smith and Bishop Anthony Gibson.

Burial will follow in Allen Chapel Church cemetery.

The family is receiving visitors at the home of his aunt, Mammie English, 872 Twin Lake Drive, Sumter.

The funeral procession will leave at noon from the home, 891 Jessamine Trail, Sumter.

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

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

MARGIE S. WATSON HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Margie Solomon Watson, 84, widow of Otis Watson Sr., entered eternal rest on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Crestwood Hospital, Huntsville.

Born on Aug. 2, 1931, in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Sarah Solomon.

The family is receiving visitors at the home, 120 Holy Lane, Lynchburg.

Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

ELIZABETH T. FLOWERS GREELEYVILLE — Elizabeth Turner “Lib” Flowers, 88, wife of William Lee Flowers Sr., died on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Kingstree Nursing Facility.

Born on Sept. 24, 1927, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Margie Brown Turner. She was a member of Greeleyville Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of Greeleyville; her son, Ricky Edward Turner (Joann) of Greeleyville; three brothers, Carroll Turner, Lawrence Turner and Willie Turner, all of Sumter; a sister, Rena Carr of Sumter; four grandchildren, Angie Holliday (Hunter) of Kingstree, Sam Turner of Greeleyville, Bobby Turner (Sandi) of Kingstree and Daniel Turner (Leigh Ann) of Sumter; three great-grandchildren; and a great-greatgranddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Haseldon Edward Turner; a son, Bob Turner; and a grandson, Robbie Turner.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at Greeleyville Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Bonnette officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Sam Turner, Bobby Turner, Daniel Turner, Wesley Turner, Darrell Turner and Ben Pack.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, 1708 Mackey Road, Greeleyville.

Memorials may be made to Greeleyville Baptist Church, 136 Varner Ave., Greeleyville, SC 29056.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Sheila Brown and the nursing staff at Kingstree Nursing Facility for their special love and care of “Flossie,” as she was affectionately known around the nursing facility.

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

REBA H. BELL Reba H. Bell, 86, widow of Lacy H. Bell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Oct. 17, 1929, in Loris, Mrs. Bell was a daughter of the late Dennie B. and Mabel Suggs Holmes. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her yard and keeping her home.

Mrs. Bell was predeceased by her daughter, Denise Boyd; her son, Ricky Bell; her granddaughter, Jennifer Vereen; her daughter-in-law, Phyllis Bell; her sister, Linda Drew; and her brothers, Herman Holmes, Liston Holmes and Hope Holmes.

Survivors include her children, Jimmy Bell, Cathy Moore (Mike) and Floyd Boyd; her grandchildren, Robin Sellers (Warren), Jeana Vause (Ike), Christopher Moore (Kyndal), Lacey Davis (Dusty), Brett Boyd, Jamie Bell, Ory Bell and Ondrea Bell; 12 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-grandson; her sister, Eula Jaye Collins; and her brother, Dennis Holmes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, officiated by her grandson, the Rev. Chris M. Moore. Burial will follow in Patterson Cemetery in Loris. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the Surgical Inpatient Team at Palmetto Health Tuomey and the McElveen Manor staff for the care and compassion they extended to Mrs. Bell.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Charleston, 81 Gadsden St., Charleston, SC 29401.

Please sign the guest register at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is serving the family.

JOHNNY RAY MIMS Johnny Ray Mims, 61, husband of Effie “Boo” McKenzie Mims, died on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at his home.

Born on April 29, 1954, in Sumter, he was a son of Henry J. Mims and the late Classie L. Geddings Mims.

Survivors include his wife of Sumter; father of Sumter; a daughter, Amanda L. Mims of Sumter; and two sisters, Sylvia P. McNair (Kell) of Gable and Barbara S. Elliott of Sumter.

He was preceded in death by his mother; stepmother, Frances Strickland Mims; and a brother-in-law, William “Bill” Elliott.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Kenny Griffin officiating.

Burial will be in the Lakeside Outreach Ministries Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

CHARLOTTE G. LAW Charlotte Galloway Law, 94, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016.

She was born on Feb. 5,

1922, in Clio, to the late Delilah H. and Charles B. Galloway. Charlotte was a graduate of Clio High School and graduated from Columbia College in 1942 with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and minor in English. While at Columbia College, she was student body president. Charlotte married Alford “Wayne” Law of Elliott in 1950. She was a devoted wife and mother of two girls, Beth and Laura. Charlotte was a lifelong learner and was very passionate about the importance of education. In this regard, her wishes included her desire to donate her body to the USC School of Medicine. She returned to school when she was 44 years old to become a speech language pathologist.

She always believed that one is only as old as one feels, and spent her entire life in constant pursuit of activities to keep her mind sharp and engaged. She was able to easily incorporate family, friends, social obligations and community volunteerism into her life.

Following her retirement, she was a docent at South Carolina State Museum for many years. She was extremely active in her church, Eastminster Presbyterian, serving for many years in different volunteer roles. She was also elected to serve as an elder. Charlotte was a true Southern lady, making all those around her feel welcome and at ease. Her wit, intelligence and strength served her well over the years, and people were drawn to her vibrant zest for life. To her family, it truly seemed as if she could do anything she set her mind to. She was a wonderful cook, talented writer and excellent seamstress. Charlotte even taught herself how to make cabinets, and she could win easily at any card or board game. Her grandchildren enjoyed spending many summers with her growing up and are fortunate to have had such a loving and doting grandmother. Charlotte will always be remembered as someone who loved well and gave freely to her friends and family. She never complained and took life’s ups and downs in stride. She was a devout Christian, as evidenced by the way she lived.

Charlotte truly viewed each day as a blessing from God to be used in service for Him. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all those whose lives were touched by her presence.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; and her sister, Anne Galloway Hubbard of Columbia.

She is survived by her children, Beth Holzbach (Bryan) and Laura Law; as well as her brothers-in-law, David Ray Hubbard of Columbia and Donald M. Law of Aiken; grandchildren, Elizabeth DuBose (Richard) of Greenville, Meredith Mitchell (Bryan) of Asheville, North Carolina, and Aziz Nashat of Santa Cruz, California; and nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff of Commander Nursing Center in Florence for the wonderful love and care that was provided to Charlotte over the past three years.

Memorials can be sent to Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204.

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Best friend is ready for more than kiss goodnight DEAR ABBY — “Roger” and I have been seeing each other for two years.

(We are both 50.) He is very handDear Abby some. We go to movies, ABIGAIL ride our VAN BUREN bikes together, work out at the gym and attend other events. He calls me every night, sends emails during the day -- even calls me when he’s on a break from work.

He never asks me to pay for anything and sends me flowers on special occasions.

He will kiss me goodnight, but he has never held my

hand or been affectionate in any other way. People we see think we’re married or seriously dating and have asked about it. He tells them we just “hang out” and that he’s just a friend.

Roger says he’s seeing only me, but he’s on a dating website every night instant messaging younger women and talking to them for hours. I know it because one of my girlfriends is on the same site and checked it out for me.

My friend says Roger is a good companion and I should stay with it. But I’m attractive and accomplished.

I think I deserve a fuller relationship with someone who is less platonic. Abby, what do you think?

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DEAR HANGING UP — Roger has made it no secret that he’s comfortable with the relationship as it is and doesn’t intend for it to progress. It appears the two of you are best friends.

(Nowhere did you mention that you are in love with him.)

I do think that after all this time you should ask him why the relationship hasn’t become sexual.

The answer may be that Roger is impotent, asexual or he’s just not interested in you that way. If that’s OK with you, then continue what appears to be a pleasant relationship.

However, if you need more — and I think you do — then it’s time for you to move on.

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