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King Machine bringing 20 jobs to help tire plant

Two years after a 26-yearold Sumter man was killed during an apparent armed robbery at his home, law enforcement thinks it has found

the man responsible.

Jerry Ernest Ballard, 31, of 1625 Midland Park Road in Charleston was charged Thursday in the May 18, 2012, robbery-turned-killing of Antonio Lavaughn Dixon. Authorities have charged Ballard with mur-

der, armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and first-degree burglary for the incident in the 400 block of McLeary Lane.

At the time of his arrest,

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BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com (803) 774-1201 A Charlotte-based molds manufacturing and service company plans to bring more than 20 jobs to Sumter, economic development officials will announce today.

King Machine will eventually make a $3 million investment into a new facility as it expands into the Gamecock City to inspect,

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A performer hula hoops multiple rings at the Wonderland Circus that came to Furman Middle School on Thursday.

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.com A group of students react to a performance by the circus in the school’s gym on Thursday.

Getting an education is important, but so is taking a much-needed break from the day-to-day routine of classrooms, smart boards, textbooks and regular instruction.

On Thursday, the students of Furman Middle School did just that with the help of some impressive entertainment by Wonderland Circus, a traveling circus that tours South Carolina schools.

The circus — run by Bill Brickle, who has been in the circus business since 1954 — performed two shows for the school of more than 800 students. With help from his

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LEROY BOWMAN • 1921 - 2014

Tuskegee Airman remembered for service, courage, faith ‘He was the most strikingly brilliant person I’ve ever known. He was extremely intelligent, humorous and possessed of an enormous capacity to never meet a stranger.’

THE REV. RALPH CANTY Brother of Leroy Bowman

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eroy Bowman faced death regularly whenever he flew over Europe during World War II, dodging German defenses on bombing runs with the famed Tuskegee Airmen. But Bowman was not fated to perish in a plane crash during the war.

Instead, he passed away Wednesday at the age of 92, when his accomplishments during and after the Second World War could be fully appreciated and his bravery recognized.

Besides his combat service as a young pilot in the Army Air Corps, Bowman went on to a long career in the military, in education and as an active member of his community and his church.

“He was the most strikingly brilliant person I’ve ever known,” said the Rev. Ralph Canty, Bowman’s younger brother. “He was extremely intelligent, humorous and possessed of an enormous capacity to never meet a stranger. I know very few people who could relate to others as well as he could.”

A Sumter native, Bowman signed up for the military in 1941, leaving Morris College to join the fight against the Axis. He soon found himself in Tuskegee, Ala., training to be one of America’s first black pilots, going through what he later remembered as three years’ worth of training

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3 arrested on drug charges after traffic stops

BY TYLER SIMPSON tyler@theitem.com (803) 774-1295 Three suspects were arrested Wednesday by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office for crack cocaine-related charges during two unrelated traffic stops.

Brothers Rakim Alphanso Butler, 22, and Sedrick Rasheen Butler, 21, of 642 W. Oakland Ave., were both charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine at 12:12 p.m., while Sedrick Butler was also charged with possession of marijuana. Later that day, Bobby Darrell Davis, 34, of 60 Wentworth Court, Dalzell, was

charged exited the with trafvehicle ficking with it still crack corunning on caine, felon Virginia in possesDrive. The sion of a vehicle S. BUTLER R. BUTLER DAVIS firearm crashed and resistinto a tree ing arrest. All three suspects on Magnolia Street, while ofwere taken to Sumter-Lee ficers detained Davis in the Regional Detention Center to backyard of a residence on await bond hearings.

Virginia Drive. Davis resisted According to reports, Davis arrest, and officers stunned was driving on Carolina Avehim with a Taser. nue in a blue Chevrolet ImIn a black-and-gold jacket pala when an officer attempt- Davis removed while fleeing, ed to pull him over for drivofficers found a clear plastic ing with a tail light out. The bag containing 37 grams of vehicle accelerated, making suspected crack cocaine and numerous turns with the ofa black Diamondback 9 mm ficer giving chase until Davis handgun containing a maga-

zine and six rounds. Officers also found one gram of a suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle.

Police ran a records check on Davis and learned that he is a habitual offender and a felon, which prohibits him from possessing a firearm.

South Carolina Highway Patrol responded in reference to the wreck.

Earlier in the day, police said the Butler brothers were reportedly traveling north along U.S. 15 in a gold 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier with a 3-year-old minor in the backseat when an officer attempted to pull them over for traveling in the rain without headlights. The ve-

hicle made a right turn onto Airport Road and began to slow down as the officer noticed a clear plastic bag thrown out of the vehicle.

Officers detained both brothers and released the 3-yearold minor to a legal guardian.

Officers retrieved the plastic bag thrown from the vehicle and discovered approximately 2 grams of crack cocaine.

A clear plastic bag containing 2 grams of suspected marijuana was also found in Sedrick Butler’s front pocket.

He reportedly tried to dispose of the suspected marijuana by swallowing it, but the officers stopped him.

2 councilmen will seek re-election

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 While Sumter County will lose one councilman after November’s election, two others have announced they will be running for re-election later this year.

Larry Blanding, the chairman of Sumter County Council, announced at Tuesday’s council meeting he doesn’t intend to seek a third term when his current tenure expires at the end of the year. But BAKER in the two other council districts coming up for a vote, councilmen Artie Baker and Charles EDENS Edens will be on the ballot for another term.

Both men announced their plans earlier at the monthly meeting of the Sumter County Republican Party, ahead of the March deadline for candidates to file.

“I made the decision for myself several months ago that I was going to run again,” Baker said. “I didn’t want to make a big announcement about it. I just planned to sign up when filing opened in March.”

Filing for county council candidates, along with other state offices, is open between March 16 and March 30.

“I’ve enjoyed serving not only my constituents, but all of Sumter,” Edens said. “I always try to keep that in mind, and all the council members should think that way. We can’t

just think about our constituents, but what’s best for the entire county.”

While this November’s ballot is coming into focus, Edens has said he likely won’t seek another term on council if he wins his fifth race in District 4 this fall.

“I’m 95 percent sure this will be my last term,” he said.

Baker, seeking his fourth term in District 2, didn’t set a deadline for when he plans to leave office but said he wanted to resolve a fire insurance issue affecting his constituents before he left office. The organization that sets the terms for fire insurance recently changed the way it calculates the distance between a home and a fire station, from square miles to road miles.

“One person went from like a 3 rating to a 10,” he said. “We’ve got some plans to deal with it ... but that’s the main issue I want to take care of.”

Edens also has an issue he wants to focus on heading into what he hopes will be his final term. He sits on the committee overseeing the new penny tax project and would like to see the process to its end after an expected November referendum.

“I’m not even sure Charles Edens is going to be in favor of it because I haven’t seen the final list of proposals,” he said, “but if the process does move forward, I look forward to being able to implement it.”

Members of Sumter County Council serve four-year terms, with roughly half of county council’s seats up for election every two years.

The other four seats were elected in 2012.

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Sumter Police patrolwoman Krystal Wilson plays a game with Kimberlei McFadden during the Black History Month K-5 Art and Essay Contest at Chuck E. Cheese on Thursday afternoon. The department hosted more than 40 winning elementary students for a ceremony, video games and lunch.

Sumter police award students Winners of 2nd-annual contest invited to party

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Sumter Police Department awarded more than 40 elementary students Thursday for their entries into the department’s second Black History Month K-5 Art and Essay Contest.

A short ceremony and lunch hour filled with pizza and games was hosted at Chuck E. Cheese in Sumter with parents, teachers, school district representatives and police department representatives in attendance.

Police Chief Russell F. Roark III presented the win-

ners with certificates Thursday morning before they lost themselves in video games and food. Roark said the department decided to have the contest for the second year in a row to connect with the youth in Sumter.

“Oftentimes, children see law enforcement in a negative way,” Roark said. “Some of them come from different economic backgrounds and deal with issues in the home where law enforcement has to come in, and that’s the way they see us. With the black history contest, what we’re attempting to do is get youth to see law enforcement in a positive light.”

After receiving many entries from local elementary schools, the department chose six students from each of the partici-

pating schools. Participants in grades K-2 submitted artwork on a famous black they viewed as a hero. Students in grades 3-5 submitted essays on famous blacks they admired and considered heroes.

The students wrote about and created artwork on black game changers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, Dr. Ben Carson and George Washington Carver.

Besides programs and opportunities to create a positive relationship between law enforcement and area youth, Roark said the department is also working with the schools to develop a conflict resolution program and is receiving great cooperation on the part of Sumter School District.

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Stopping by for a minute If you came into Manning on Thursday morning and passed the Clarendon County Airport, you may have noticed some unique visitors there. Three Black Hawk helicopters were on their way to Jacksonville, Fla., and had to land in Manning because of inclement weather. Two of the three choppers will be at a training base in Jacksonville until the end of the year before going to the Royal Australian military.

The third one will stay in Florida.

Leader Mike Gillio stated that the one for the United States, he thinks, is No. 179 of 180 of these aircraft.

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Neighbors’ concerns push county council to vote down rezoning

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 The opening of the Continental Tire the Americas plant on U.S. 521 South is slowing changing the stretch of highway running south of Sumter. What was once an area of rural land and small houses is expected to see more development as commercial properties spring up to serve the increased traffic heading into the plant.

But one property owner won’t be able to develop a vacant plot of land into a new business after Sumter County Council voted down a rezoning proposal when it ran into opposition from neighbors.

John Shaginaw sought approval at Tuesday’s council meeting to rezone a 4.9-acre lot at 1625 U.S. 521 South from “agricultural conservation� to “general commercial.�

No business was proposed for the site. In presenting the request, Planning Director

George McGregor called it an example of “speculative zoning,� where a property is rezoned in hopes of selling or leasing to a commercial developer at a later date.

Shaginaw also spoke, trying to assure residents living near the site that any development wouldn’t be disruptive to the neighborhood. “I want to make sure it’s not intrusive, because I live right across from it,� he said.

The motion passed unopposed at first reading on Jan. 14, but during a public hearing, several area residents spoke against the

plan, arguing a business on the corner of Mooneyham Road would bring more traffic, noise and trash into the area.

Councilman Eugene Baten, whose district includes the proposed commercial site, summed up his constituents’ concerns. “This highway also has homes on it (in addition to Continental) that people have been living in for years, and if I didn’t know what was going to go up next to my house, I would feel disrespected,� he said. “When we look at a rezoning, we have to look at

where it’s located and how it affects the properties around it.�

Councilwoman Vivian Fleming-McGhaney noted much of the opposition centered on the fear the unspecified future business could be something unsavory. “What I’m hearing is a fear of the unknown, just because we don’t know what a developer could put there,� she said.

McGregor pointed out more objectionable uses of the property would have to undergo a separate approval process before they could be built.

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“A nightclub, a bar, a tattoo parlor, or a liquor store would be subject to much stricter review,� he said.

Councilman Charles Edens suggested Shaginaw re-file for a “planned unit development,� a status that would specify what kind of business would occupy the site, but McGregor said a PUD designation is only available if the site is part of a larger, “mixed-use� development. In the end, council voted down the re-zoning proposal with the suggestion the owner re-file for a more restrictive “limited commercial� zoning instead.

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BOWMAN FROM PAGE A1 in about 10 months. Years later, he would tell a group of schoolchildren that “Flying is like riding a bicycle.�

He and his fellow pilots flew P-51s as bomber escorts over the European theatre after graduating from Tuskegee in 1943. “He talked about it all the time,�

Canty remembers. “That was a part of his life that never became history.

It was always a fresh adventure every time he told the story.�

Canty was fully 20 years younger than his three older brothers, all of whom served in World War II, and grew up with the older men as role models. “It was like I had four fathers,� he said, “my actual father, and my three brothers.�

In 2007, Bowman and several other Tuskegee Airmen went to Washing-

ton, D.C., to receive the Congressional Gold Medal from President George W. Bush. But in the immediate aftermath of the war, returning airmen found it difficult to rejoin a society that still often treated them as second-class citizens. Bowman, for one, finished his education at Morris and then re-enlisted in the military. “I asked him why he did that,�

Canty said, “and his response was, even though he had flown gallantly in the service of his country, there were few career opportunities for him.�

Bowman went on to serve for 26 years, retiring with the rank of lieutenant general in the Army, and then completed his master’s in education at Hofstra University in New York.

For 20 years, he was a teacher, principal and district superintendent on Long Island, before he returned to Sumter in 1986 to retire.

For the last three decades of his life, Bowman was an active member of First Missionary Baptist Church,

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where he managed the Sunday school and attended deacons’ meetings right up until the last month of his life.

Harry Thompson is chairman of the church’s deacon board, but “he was the chairman really,� Thompson said. “He took a leadership role, and he directed us, he directed the whole church.�

Parishioners at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, where Bowman’s funeral will be held Saturday, will remember the late deacon as “someone well-versed in the Bible,� Thompson said. “He enjoyed worshipping the Lord, and studying his word was his daily duty.�

Bowman is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mildred W. Bowman, and two sons, James Bowman and George Bowman, who also retired from the Army with the rank of general, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Rennee. — Bristow Marchant

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Marcus Antonio Nelson, 31, of 4120 St. Mark Drive, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday on the corner of Liberty Street and Boulevard Road. According to the report, an officer found Nelson asleep at the wheel of a blue Dodge van at a traffic light and observed a revolver on the passenger seat and a large amount of scattered cash. When awoken, Nelson identified himself as Antonio China and could not produce a driver’s license. A records check showed that Nelson had an outstanding general sessions warrant, was driving under a suspended license and was a habitual offender. He was transferred to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Barkim Lorenzo Granger, 32, of 4040 Furman Field Road, Rembert, was charged as a fugitive from justice at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Broom County Sheriff’s Office in New York in reference to Granger being wanted for first-degree rape. Deputies located

Granger at his residence and placed him under arrest. He was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center to await extradition back to New York.

ARSON Law enforcement responded to a home at 5:08 a.m. Monday in the 800 block of Possum Hollow Way where the fire department suspected arson as the cause of a home fire. The estimated cost of the damage is $10,000.

DISCHARGING FIREARM WITHIN CITY LIMITS Officers heard shots fired on Porter Street at 10:46 p.m. Wednesday and found three brass shell casings.

The shell casings were placed into evidence.

STOLEN PROPERTY A Stihl FS250R weed trimmer and a 2013 Stihl MS441 chainsaw were reportedly stolen from a business in the 100 block of Garden Street between 9 a.m. Jan. 1, 2013, and 9 a.m. Aug. 1, 2013.

The estimated value of the items is $1,200.

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two 12-gauge shotguns were reported stolen at 12:25 a.m. Sunday from a residence in the 20 block of Liberty Street, Mayesville.

The estimated value of the stolen items is $11,000.

A Goodman air-conditioning unit valued at $2,500 was reported stolen at 3:04 p.m. Monday from a residence in the 4000 block of Wrangler Trail.

Four 24-carat gold bud vases were reported stolen at 3:58 p.m. Monday from a residence in the 1000 block of Ronda Street. The estimated value of the stolen items is $1,800.

A 14-carat gold elephant pin with diamonds, an 18-carat gold pin with “I Am� on it, two black dress suits, one navy blue dress suit and a green dress jacket were reported stolen at 4:24 p.m.

Monday from a residence in the 5000 block of Lost Creek Drive. The estimated value of the stolen items is $1,500.

An air-conditioning unit valued at $5,000 was reported stolen at 9:56 p.m. Monday from a residence in the 200 block of Sawgrass Court.

A 60-inch Magnavox flatscreen television, a PlayStation 3 gaming console and a PlayStation 4 gaming console were reported stolen at 7:31 p.m. Tuesday from a residence in the 600 block of North Kings Highway. The estimated value of the stolen items is $1,700.

A 2012 Kawasaki motorcycle valued at $12,000 was reported stolen at 10:07 p.m.

Tuesday from a residence in the 1000 block of Camden Highway.

A gold iPhone 5 valued at $800 was reported stolen at 5 p.m. Wednesday at a school in the 2000 block of Oswego Highway.

An Xbox 360, a 50-inch Emerson TV, a 22 Remington rifle, a 32-inch Emerson TV, a silver diamond bracelet, a silver necklace, a Toshiba laptop, a Netbook, a black PSP gaming system and a lockbox safe containing birth certificates, Social Security cards and house paperwork were reported stolen at 8:17 p.m. Wednesday from a residence in the 3000 block of Sargent Road, Dalzell. The estimated value of the stolen items is $2,100.

A green and silver 2009 Chrysler 300 valued at $10,300 was reportedly stolen at a business in the 2000 block of Walmart Boulevard between 3 and 10 p.m. Wednesday.

STRONG ARM ROBBERY Officers responded to the 10 block of Harris Street at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday where a 50-year-old man stated that two young black males jumped him, assaulted him and stole $40 in cash as well as his black cellphone valued at $20.

VANDALISM A red 2013 Dodge Avenger was reported vandalized at 9:56 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of Seminole Road after an unknown suspect poured mustard and pickle juice on it. The estimated cost of damage is $2,000.

An unknown suspect scratched up a beige 2006 Dodge Magnum at a residence in the 1000 block of North Lafayette Drive between 3 and 7:45 p.m.

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Study suggests national drop in obese toddlers ATLANTA (AP) — Toddler obesity shrank sharply in the past decade, a new study suggests. While promising, it’s not proof that the nation has turned a corner in the battle against childhood obesity, some experts say.

The finding comes from a government study considered a gold-standard gauge of trends in the public’s health. The researchers found that obesity among children ages 2 to 5 decreased — to 8 percent, from 14 percent a decade ago. That would represent a 43 percent drop.

But the only decline was seen in preschoolers, not in older children. And some experts note that even the improvement in toddlers wasn’t a steady decline and say it’s hard to know yet whether preschooler weight figures are permanently curving down or merely jumping around.

It is enough of a decline to be optimistic, said Cynthia Ogden, one of the study’s authors. “There’s a glimmer of hope,� said Ogden, an epide-

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First lady Michelle Obama does a bunny hop dance with preschoolers in 2012 at the Penacook Community Center in Concord, N.H., as part of her Let’s Move initiative. miologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The report was published online Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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been hoping for more substantial evidence that they’ve turned a corner in the fight against childhood obesity.

Obesity is seen as one of the nation’s leading public health problems — health officials call it a longstanding

New nutrition labels aim to make healthy shopping easy WASHINGTON (AP) — Ice cream lovers beware: The government knows you’re unlikely to stop after half a cup.

New nutrition labels proposed Thursday for many popular foods, including ice cream, aim to more accurately reflect what people actually eat. And the proposal would make calorie counts on labels more prominent, too, reflecting that nutritionists now focus more on calories than fat.

For the first time, labels also would be required to list any sugars that are added by manufacturers.

In one example of the change, the estimated serving size for ice cream would jump from a half cup to a cup, so the calorie listing on the label would double, as well.

The idea behind the change, the first overhaul of the labels in two decades, isn’t that the government thinks people should be eating twice as much; it’s that they should understand how many calories are in what they already are eating. The Food and Drug Administration says that, by law, serving sizes must be based on actual consumption, not some ideal. “Our guiding principle here is very simple — that you, as a parent and a consumer, should be able to walk into your local grocery store, pick up an item off the shelf and be able to tell whether it’s good for your family,� said first lady Michelle Obama, who joined the FDA in announcing the proposed changes at the White House.

Mrs. Obama made the announcement as part of her Let’s Move initiative to combat child obesity, which is marking its fourth anniversary. On Tuesday, she announced new Agriculture Department rules that would reduce marketing of lesshealthful foods in schools.

The new labels would be less cluttered. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg called them “a more userfriendly version.�

But they are probably several years away. The FDA will take comments on the proposal for 90 days, and a final rule could take another year. Once it’s final, the agency has proposed giving industry two years to comply.

The agency projects food companies will have to pay about $2 billion to revise labels. Companies have resisted some of the changes in the past, including listing added sugars, but the industry is so far withholding criticism.

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(AP) — The White House and the Food and Drug Administration are proposing an overhaul of the “Nutrition Factsâ€? labels on food packages. Among the possible changes: • Calories displayed more prominently. • A new line for “added sugarsâ€? — those sugars that aren’t naturally occurring and are added in processing. • Serving sizes updated to reflect the

amount of food people really eat. By law, the FDA has to create the labels based on how much people eat, not what they should eat. This means perserving calorie counts on the package would be more meaningful. • Dual listing of nutrients per serving and nutrients per container for some foods. These are items such as frozen dinners or a can of soup that could be consumed in a single sitting. • A listing for nutrients that Americans need more of, such as potassium and vitamin D. • �Calories from fat� would be removed because it’s confusing. The type of fat is more important than the amount.

epidemic. A third of U.S. children and teens and more than two-thirds of adults are obese or overweight.

Officials are particularly worried about the problem in young children. Preschoolers who are overweight or obese

are five times more likely than other children to be heavy as adults, which means greater risks of high cholesterol, high blood sugar, asthma and even mental health problems.

After decades on the rise, childhood obesity rates recently have been flat. But a few places — including New York City and Mississippi — reported improvements in the last couple of years. Seattle joined that list last week, with a report of recently declining obesity in older school children in low-income school districts.

More broadly, health officials last year reported at least slight drops in obesity for low-income preschoolers in 18 states. But they mainly were children enrolled in the federal Women, Infants and Children program, which provides food vouchers and other services. Experts attributed the improvement to WIC policy changes in 2009 that eliminated juice from infant food packages, provided less saturated fat and made it easier to buy fruits and vegetables.

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The first-class section of an Emirates Airline Airbus A380 is ready for boarding at the new Concourse A of Dubai airport in Dubai. When Emirates Airline opened a new concourse at its home airport in Dubai last year, it made sure to keep coach passengers separate from those in business and first class.

Latest airline perk is sitting at safe distance from masses NEW YORK (AP) — On flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong, first-class passengers can enjoy a Mesclun salad with king crab or a grilled USDA prime beef tenderloin, stretch out in a 3-footwide seat that converts to a bed and wash it all down with a pre-slumber Krug “Grande Cuvee� Brut Champagne.

Yet some of the most cherished new international firstclass perks have nothing to do with meals, drinks or seats.

Global airlines are increasingly rewarding wealthy fliers with something more intangible: physical distance between them and everyone else.

The idea is to provide an exclusive experience — inaccessible, even invisible, to the masses in coach. It’s one way that a gap between the world’s wealthiest 1 percent and everyone else has widened.

Many top-paying international passengers, having put down roughly $15,000 for a ticket, now check in at secluded facilities and are driven in luxury cars directly to planes.

Others can savor the same premier privileges by redeeming 125,000 or more frequent flier miles for a trip of a lifetime.

When Emirates Airline opened a new concourse at its home airport in Dubai last year, it made sure to keep coach passengers separate from those in business and first class. The top floor of the building is a lounge for premium passengers with direct boarding to the upstairs of Emirates’ fleet of doubledecker Airbus A380s. Those in coach wait one story below and board to the lower level of the plane.

London’s Heathrow Airport took a private suite area designed for the royal family and heads of state and in July opened it to any passenger flying business or first class who’s willing to pay an extra $2,500. “First class has become a way for a traveler to have an almost private jet-like experience,� said Henry Harteveldt, an airline analyst with Hudson Crossing. Airlines “will do everything but sing a lullaby.�

The front of the plane has always been plusher than the back. But in recent years airlines have put a greater focus on catering to the most affluent fliers’ desire for new levels of privacy.

There’s a lot of money on the line. At big carriers such as American Airlines, about 70 percent of revenue comes from the top 20 percent of its customers.

The special treatment now starts at check-in. American and United Airlines have both developed private rooms, located in discrete corners of their terminals in New York, Chicago and elsewhere, that allow for a speedy check-in.

Boarding passes in hand, travelers exit through hidden doors leading to the front of security lines.

Some foreign airlines have

‘That sort of exclusivity plays to the ego of people who are in a position to spend that much money on airline flight.’ TIM WINSHIP

LONDON (AP) — Britain is inviting the public to weigh in on draft rules allowing scientists to create embryos using DNA from three people — a man and two women — to prevent mothers from passing on potentially fatal genetic diseases.

After previous consultations on the issue, this should be the last step before politicians might change the law to grant permission for the new fertilization techniques to be offered to patients. That would make Britain the first country in the world to allow the procedure to help people have children.

Britain’s department of health said Thursday the government hopes to gather as many views as possible before introducing its final regulations.

The consultation isn’t meant to debate whether

the controversial techniques should be allowed, but simply how they should be used. The proposed rules have been published online, and the government is inviting people to respond by late May. About one in 200 children every year in Britain is born with a mitochondrial disorder, faults in a cell’s energy source that are contained outside the nucleus in a normal egg.

Mistakes in the mitochondria’s genetic code can result in diseases such as muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, heart problems and mental retardation.

The new techniques essentially involve removing the nucleus DNA from a healthy female donor’s egg and replacing it with the nucleus DNA of the prospective mother, either before or after fertilization.

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Lufthansa offers first-class passengers a separate terminal in Frankfurt. There’s a restaurant, cigar lounge and dedicated immigration officers. For those who choose to shower or take a bath, the private restrooms come with their own rubber ducky — an exclusive plastic souvenir for the international jet set.

When it’s time to board, passengers are driven across the tarmac to their plane in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or Porsche Cayenne. “That sort of exclusivity plays to the ego of people who are in a position to spend that much money on airline flight,� said Tim Winship, publisher of travel advice site FrequentFlier.com.

At Heathrow’s private suites, designed for up to six people, fliers pass swiftly and privately through their own

immigration and security screening. While they’re waiting, hors d’oeuvres and Champagne are provided.

Steak, sushi or other meals can be delivered from airport restaurants. When it comes time to actually fly, passengers are driven to their plane in a BMW 7 Series sedan and escorted to their seat.

U.S. airlines have copied a bit of that touch. United started in July and Delta Air Lines in 2011 driving their top customers who have tight connections at major airports from one gate to another in luxury cars. No need to enter the terminal, let alone fight the crowd on the moving walkway.

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CIRCUS FROM PAGE A1 troupe, Brickle’s Wonderland Circus mixed music, slapstick comedy, audience participation, an aerial cradle performance, clowns, juggling and other amazing circus acts to create a funfilled, loud and enthusiastic atmosphere in Furman’s gymnasium.

This is the fourth year the school has hosted the event, and after a half semester of instruction, Principal Maria Newton-Ta-Bon said hosting the circus at a school may seem odd but is a good way for the students and teachers to take a break while still taking a different approach to educational instruction. “What the teachers are able to do is feed off of what they’re doing in here,� Newton-Ta-Bon said. “They can incorporate different skills, propaganda, vocabulary words or ask them to talk about things they’ve seen during the show.

It also gives some students, who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity, to experience the circus.�

Along with the show, Brickle and his crew brought along a few furry friends to help keep the students entertained for a little more than an hour including trick dogs, a camel and ponies. Students were also able to purchase some circus souvenirs to commemorate the day. And the circus is not the same without cotton candy, snow cones, drinks and other goodies.

Proceeds from sales will go to the school and paying the Wonderland Circus for a day of entertainment.

An acrobat balances himself using just one arm as part of a circus performance at Furman Middle School.

A performer, left, spreads her cape as she makes her grand entrance during the entertainment on Thursday.

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President Putin’s Ukraine gambit

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ASHINGTON — country to Iranian hegemony, just as Obama’s writing Henry Kissingoff Syria invited in Russia, er once pointed Iran and Hezbollah to reout that since Peter the Great, Russia had verse the tide of battle.

Putin fully occupies vacbeen expanding at the rate uums. In Ukraine, he keeps of one Belgium per year. flaunting his leverage. He’s All undone, of course, by withdrawn the multibilthe collapse of the Soviet Union, which Russian Pres- lion-dollar aid package ident Vladimir Putin called with which he had pulled the now-deposed Ukrainian “the greatest geopolitical president away from the catastrophe of the centuEU. He has suddenly mobiry.” lized Russian forces borPutin’s mission is restodering Ukraine. His health ration. First, restore tradiofficials are even questiontional Russian despotism ing the safety of Ukrainian by dismantling its nascent food exports. democracy. And then, havThis is no dietary hying created iron-fisted “stagiene campaign. This is a bility,” march. message to Kiev: We can Use the 2008 war with shut down your agriculturGeorgia to detach two of al exports today, your natuits provinces, returning ral gas supplies tomorrow. them to the bosom of We can make you broke mother Russia (by way of and we can make Potemkin indepenyou freeze. dence).

Kissinger once Then late last also said “in the year, pressure end, peace can be Ukraine to reject a achieved only by helong-negotiated deal gemony or by balfor association with ance of power.” the European Union, Ukraine will either to draw Ukraine into fall to Russian hegePutin’s planned Charles “Eurasian Union” as KRAUTHAMMER mony, or finally determine its own futhe core of a new ture — if America Russian mini-embalances Russia’s power. pire.

How? Start with a declaTurns out, however, ration of full-throated Ukraine had other ideas. It American support for overthrew Moscow’s man Ukraine’s revolution. Folin Kiev, Viktor Yanulow that with a serious kovych, and turned to the loan/aid package — say, reWest. But the West — the placing Moscow’s $15 bilEU and America — had no lion — to get Ukraine idea what to do. through its immediate fiRussia does. Moscow denancial crisis. Then join nounces the overthrow as with the EU to extend a the illegal work of fascist longer substitute package, bandits, refuses to recogpreferably through the Innize the new government ternational Monetary created by parliament, Fund. withholds all economic asSecretary of State John sistance and, in a highly provocative escalation, mo- Kerry says Russian intervention would be a misbilizes its military forces take. Alas, any such declaon the Ukrainian border. ration from this adminisThe response? The EU tration carries the weight dithers and Barack Obama of a feather. But better that slumbers. After near total than nothing. Better still silence during the first would be backing these three months of Ukraine’s words with a naval flotilla struggle for freedom, in the Black Sea. Obama said on camera last Whether anything week that in his view Obama says or does would Ukraine is no “Cold War stop anyone remains queschessboard.” tionable. But surely the Unfortunately, this is exWest has more financial actly what it is for Putin. clout than Russia’s kleptoHe wants Ukraine back. cratic extraction economy Obama wants stability, that exports little but oil, The New York Times regas and vodka. ports, quoting internal The point is for the U.S., sources. He sees Ukraine leading Europe, to counter as merely a crisis to be Russian pressure and make managed rather than an up for its blandishments/ opportunity to alter the inpunishments until Ukraine creasingly autocratic trajectory of the region, allow is on firm financial footing.

Yes, $15 billion is a lot of Ukrainians to join their money. But it’s less than destiny to the West and one-half of one-tenth of 1 block Russian neo-imperipercent of the combined alism.

EU and U.S. GDP. And exSure, Obama is sympapending treasure is infithetic to democracy. But it nitely preferable to expendmust come organically, ing blood. Especially given from internal developthe strategic stakes: Withments, you see. Must not out Ukraine, there’s no be imposed by outside inRussian empire. tervention, but develop on Putin knows that. Which its own. is why he keeps ratcheting But Ukraine is never on up the pressure. The quesits own. Not with a bear tion is, can this adminisnext door. tration muster the counterAmerican neutrality pressure to give Ukraine a doesn’t allow an authentic Ukrainian polity to emerge. chance to breathe?

It leaves Ukraine naked to Charles Krauthammer’s Russian pressure. email address is letters@ What Obama doesn’t charleskrauthammer.com. seem to understand is that American inaction creates © 2014, The Washington a vacuum. His evacuation Post Writers Group from Iraq consigned that

NOTABLE & QUOTABLE In “Open autopsy records to public,” The Charleston Post and Courier weighs in on The Sumter Item’s FOI battle now in front of the S.C. Supreme Court. Read it online at www.postandcourier.com:

MORE OPEN GOVERNMENT INCLUDES AUTOPSY REPORTS As much as we’d all like to think public officials will always be honest, it simply isn’t the case. That fuels today’s widespread distrust of government.

And unfortunately, efforts to make government in South Carolina more open go in fits and starts.

Take, for example, autopsy reports. The coroner in Sumter County refused to release to The Sumter Item an autopsy report of a man shot by police as they searched for a carjacking suspect.

The official reason?

The coroner calls himself a health care provider and contends the records are thereby private.

No kidding.

But as South Carolina Press Association attorney Jay Bender said, coroners only treat dead people.

So The Sumter Item obtained the coroner’s report from another source, and, sure enough, it didn’t comport with what investigators had said.

The state Supreme Court is considering The Item vs. Sumter County coroner case.

A lower court ruled that autopsies were not covered under the Freedom of Information Act and therefore did not have to be made public.

If that ruling stands, the public might never find out what really happened to someone shot by police. It would bind the hands of watchdogs searching for the truth.

Autopsy reports have been a tricky subject nationally.

The Associated Press reported that 15 states allow their release. About six others allow the release of those not being used in a criminal investigation. The rest severely restrict or withhold information from autopsy reports.

Bill Rogers, executive director of the South Carolina Press Association, said public officials are becoming bolder about breaking the state’s open records laws.

They try to deter people by charging them large sums to provide information, or even decline the request out of hand.

A bill filed in the Legislature would limit what can be charged for records and prohibit agencies for charging when records are available digitally.

That shouldn’t raise red flags with anyone, but a similar bill struggled last year.

It’s all the more reason for advocates to speak up for more open, transparent government that allows the public to see what elected officials are doing and how they are spending tax dollars.

Autopsy reports contain detailed information that can support or undermine what the public is being told.

They are not medical records. They are public records.

And the public in South Carolina has a right to know what officials know about those reports.

OUR AVIAN FRIENDS SAY SPRING HAS ARRIVED IN S.C. Breaking news from the “Bird Notes” column in The Myrtle Beach Sun News:” The calendar may say spring starts March 20, but the appearance of fish crows in Conway, along with a couple of sizable flocks of common grackles visiting for a few days, shows that spring is here, and the annual northward migration of birds has begun.

Very soon the first purple martins will start to appear in the Myrtle Beach area.

Some will be merely passing through on their way to more northern breeding areas; others will be the earliest of their respective groups to return to previous years’ breeding sites.

Eastern bluebirds are well into their house hunting for the coming breeding season. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to clean out your bird boxes and make any necessary repairs.

Note that it is entirely unnecessary to paint a bird house (or bird feeders, for that matter).

Untreated, unpainted wood is preferable for any surfaces birds may come in contact with.

If you feel you must paint any such structures, be certain to use a paint clearly labeled as non-toxic.

NO ALTERNATIVE TO STRONG GROWTH Dan Henninger writes, “Ukrainians want what we’ve got: The benefits of real economic growth.” Read it online at www.wsj.com: All future histories of the Obama presidency will analyze the phrase “leading from behind” — the idea that the U.S. superpower should behave as no more than a co-equal partner in managing the affairs of the world.

Chapters will be devoted to laying this revisionist template over Libya, Syria and Iran.

There is one area, though, in which the returns are already in on this new notion of American leadership: For five years, the U.S. has been leading the world economy from behind. It’s not pretty.

Hang around the Washington political and pundit class these days, and you get the impression this doesn’t matter much. We’ll muddle through low growth till the sun comes out again. Raise the minimum wage, create more tax credits or spend $300 billion pouring federal concrete, and the clouds will part.

You think so? Let’s try to describe as provocatively as possible the future that a slower U.S. economy will produce, and we don’t mean the coming Medicare-cost bomb. If the American economic engine slows permanently to about 2%, you’re going to see more fires around the world like Ukraine and Venezuela. At the margin, the world’s weakest, most misgoverned countries will pop, and violently.

No one in our politics should be so naïve as to think that in a dangerously low-growth world, the U.S. won’t have to get “involved.”

Weakening economies breed anger and political volatility, as in the 1930s, and if the flames get high enough, there will be U.S. boots on the ground somewhere.

The Item’s “Notable & Quotable” column is compiled by Graham Osteen. Send comments or ideas to graham@theitem.com.

HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your letter to letters@theitem.com, drop it of at The Item oice, 20 N. Magnolia St., or mail it to The Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, along with the writer’s full name, address and telephone number (for veriication purposes only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/opinion/letters_to_editor.

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BALLARD FROM PAGE A1 Ballard was already in custody at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston for unrelated robbery charges. According to officials at the jail, Ballard is also being held on a federal weapons charge.

It was a gun seized from Ballard that authorities said ultimately linked him to the Sumter shooting.

“We had shell casings and bullets retrieved from the murder scene, and we obtained the weapon Ballard had and ran it through SLED,” said Lt. Robert Burnish of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. “They ran a comparison, and the shell casings matched the firearm.”

Investigators are unsure whether Ballard acted alone, however, and Burnish said the department could possibly have at least one other arrest in the future.

“We did get some information from the law enforcement agency that there was a person who had information. We spoke to that individual, and it led us to Ballard,” Burnish said.

Burnish said investigators have not found any relation between Ballard and Dixon prior to the killing but think that Ballard attempted to rob Dixon because he thought Dixon had drugs.

Local authorities said they could not comment on why Ballard specifically targeted Dixon.

Deputies with the local sheriff’s office drove to Charleston on Thursday morning to pick up Ballard

with an arrest warrant issued on Feb. 20 and transported him to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center to await a bond hearing.

On the night of the killing, officers responded to a home invasion call at 437 McLeary Lane, where they said someone kicked open the front door, entered while displaying a handgun and demanded money. According to reports, Dixon and the suspect struggled briefly before the suspect shot Dixon and left with both drugs and money.

Dixon was found approximately 75 yards behind his house and died from a single gunshot wound to the side of his chest before EMS arrived. Investigators at the time said Dixon was alive when police arrived and tried to communicate with officers but died before he could be understood or receive treatment.

Investigators also said they found about four ounces of cocaine and an undisclosed amount of money inside the home.

Dixon’s fiancée, Shareita Jenkins, who was present during the killing, provided a physical description of the suspect, and an artist with the State Law Enforcement Division produced a sketch of a man wearing glasses and partially covering his face.

Before his death, Dixon had one son with his fiancée and was supporting four other children between ages 2 and 6 while working as a self-employed landscaper.

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“With the continued support of our local city and county leaders as well as the state, we at Continental Tire the Americas Sumter Plant are able to forge lasting business relationships in South Carolina, including our partners at King Machine,” said Craig Baartman, Continental Tire the Americas Sumter Plant manager.

Ever since Continental first announced its plans to locate in Sumter three years ago, local economic developers have hoped the large facility would also help attract other companies doing business with the manufacturer, and Sumter Development Board Chairman Greg Thompson said he hopes King Machine is only the first in a series of announcements. “And all along the way, our community’s percapita income rises, and our quality of life rises,” Thompson said.

For more information about the company, visit its website at www.kingmachinemolds.com.

FROM PAGE A1 service and repair equipment used at the Continental Tire the Americas plant on U.S. 521. Currently operating out of the tire plant itself, King Machine has already leased a temporary building on East Liberty Street to operate out of until it can construct its own facility. The new construction is in the early stages of planning.

“This is the first time in our company’s growth that we have really worked with a local community. Previously, we just had to do it on our own, but we’ve found Sumter to be a warm and welcoming community,” said Michael Wells, president of King Machine.

According to the company’s website, King Machine is the largest independent tire mold company in North America, and the Sumter location will be King Machine’s fifth location. The company has three locations in North Carolina and anARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll struggle EUGENIA LAST to get the credit you deserve, but in the end, your hard work, dedication and ability to adapt to whatever conditions you face will be recognized and rewarded.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make plans that include love and adventure, but keep whatever you’re going to do close to home. Spend quality time with someone special or sign up for an event that is sure to bring you wisdom.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t deviate from the truth, especially in an interview or when offering your services. Refrain from gossiping or engaging in any form of interference to protect your reputation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Something will be brought to your attention that calls for a snap decision. Don’t let complaints fester. Jump into action and use your intuitive intelligence to make the alterations required to smooth things over.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Explore new, unusual avenues. Check out different cultures and lifestyles that suit your situation. Knowing what fits you best in terms of living arrangements and opportunities to excel will lead to a good choice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Kick back and enjoy what’s offered. Mix the past with the present and share memories with old friends, but don’t exaggerate. A move may be tempting, but overspending must be avoided.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Show interest in ethnic or cultural differences in your community. The more you discover, the more it will help you define how you want to live in the future. Travel will spark your imagination and love life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Share your thoughts, but don’t force your opinion on others. Offer honest feedback if you want the same in return. Impulsive actions will be met with resistance and the need to rethink your strategy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t be afraid to suggest a change to a contract, proposal or any matter that has to do with investments, legalities or medical concerns. Get what you feel is necessary to turn what you want into a reality.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make decisions, but don’t let anyone coerce you into something that doesn’t fit your agenda. Your versatility and insight will enable you to present an innovative picture that is sure to impress someone influential.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Share celebratory news with someone special. Your sincerity and generosity will bring you closer to the personal goals you have planned for the future with your loved ones.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Share your vision and intentions. Once you have everything out in the open, you will be free and clear to move forward in a fashion that suits your needs. Strive for greater security and stability.

DAILY PLANNER

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WEATHER

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

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Winds: E 3-6 mph

Winds: SW 7-14 mph

Winds: NE 10-20 mph

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Gaffney 46/33 Spartanburg 49/35

Greenville 48/35

Columbia 52/37

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

Sumter 53/36

Today: Intervals of clouds and sun. Winds east-northeast 6-12 mph.

Saturday: A morning shower possible.

Winds east-northeast 3-6 mph.

Aiken 54/35

ON THE COAST

Charleston 58/46

Today: Mostly sunny. High 50 to 58.

Saturday: A little morning rain; partly sunny in southern parts. High 58 to 66.

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Today Hi/Lo/W 54/38/pc 23/15/pc 78/43/pc 16/13/pc 70/62/c 66/53/r 65/56/pc 21/15/s 73/52/s 21/16/s 75/59/c 60/48/r 29/24/s

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Moonrise 6:06 a.m.

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Sat. Hi/Lo/W 62/46/pc 22/9/sn 78/61/pc 31/8/c 78/62/sh 63/52/t 71/59/pc 35/31/c 79/56/s 37/30/c 70/54/sh 61/48/sh 43/37/c

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

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Manning 55/40

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Bishopville 52/36

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 52/37/s Gainesville 69/43/s Gastonia 47/32/pc Goldsboro 45/31/s Goose Creek 58/46/s Greensboro 42/32/pc Greenville 48/35/pc Hickory 45/30/pc Hilton Head 55/47/s Jacksonville, FL 65/44/s La Grange 57/35/pc Macon 59/36/pc Marietta 53/35/pc

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SPCA PET OF THE WEEK Tori, a 4-year-old spayed female Chihuahua mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is housebroken, gentle, affectionate and shy. Tori is great with other dogs and would love to find her forever home. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

The SPCA is always in need of the following: Newspapers; stuffed animals (any size); heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets (for cat cages and puppies); litter; canned dog and cat food; dry dog, cat and puppy food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

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SCISA STATE TOURNEYS

SCHSL PLAYOFFS

Taking down Titans

Tall order for SHS in lower state title game

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

Knudson, TSA girls top Trinity-Byrnes to reach 2A state final

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com The Thomas Sumter Academy varsity girls basketball team believed when others perhaps didn’t.

Facing Trinity-Byrnes, a team they split with in the regular season, the Lady Generals hunkered down on defense and were led by Taylor Knudson’s 20 points to earn a 30-25 victory on Thursday at Sumter County Civic Center in a semifinal game in the SCISA 2A state playoffs.

TSA, which improved to 20-9 on the season, will return to the state championship game for the first time since 2010. The Lady Generals will face defending Richard Winn Academy, a 61-22 winner over Beaufort Academy in the other semifinal.

Coming into Thursday’s game, Knudson had scored only 10 points in the first two playoff games despite bringing a 14.0 average into the playoffs as the team’s leading scorer. She returned to form, doubling that total against the Lady Titans.

SEE TSA, PAGE B3

MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM

Thomas Sumter Academy’s Sara Jackson, center, leaps into the arms of Emily Nevels, right, as they celebrate with Mary Karthryn Ross, left, after the Lady Generals defeated Trinity-Byrnes 30-25 on Thursday at Sumter County Civic Center to earn a berth in the SCISA 2A state title game.

Generals can’t keep pace, fall in 2A semis

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com Thomas Sumter Academy boys basketball head coach Morgan Watt warned what could happen if his team got caught up in playing at the pace of his opponent on Thursday.

The result spoke for itself as Charleston Collegiate proved too much for the Generals on both ends of the floor in an 89-44 rout in the semifinals of the SCISA 2A state playoffs at Sumter County Civic Center.

“That’s an unbelievable pace, there’s no doubt about it,” Watt said of the Sun Devils’ fast-paced style of play on both ends of the floor. “We wanted to try and slow it down, but as much as you practice you cannot simulate the speed that they have and the way they play it.

“Our guys lost our composure early and couldn’t gain it back,” he explained. “We had too much trouble understanding how to attack at that pace and we couldn’t slow down enough.”

The Sumter High School boys basketball team has yet to allow more than 37 points in its three games in the 4A state playoffs.

Wando has scored at least 60 points in its three games.

So when the teams meet today at 8:30 p.m. at Florence Civic Center in the lower state championship game for a spot in the state championship next weekend, something will have to give.

One thing that won’t give is the Gamecocks’ approach on defense. It will be the same all-out pressure that has ENGLISH allowed them to get to this point, according to firstyear head coach Jo Jo English.

“We’re not going to change what we do,” said English, whose team is 19-5 on the season. “It doesn’t matter who we play. We’ll modify things and make adjustments throughout the game, but we’re going to do what we’ve been doing.”

After knocking off the No. 3 team in the state in Goose Creek 45-37 on Tuesday in the third round, SHS gets a shot at the No. 2 team in Wando. The Warriors are 23-4 after beating Dutch Fork 70-64.

Wando will present the tallest order of the season for Sumter with its starting lineup. The Warriors have 6-foot-9-inch Matthew Pegram, 6-7 Tyler Kimbrell and 6-4 all-state performer Jamez Rogers. Their point guard, Amp Moore, is 6-4, and off guard Andrew Glover is 6-3.

Rogers is the team’s leading scorer at 17 points per game. Pegram is averaging a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds while

SEE SHS, PAGE B4 SCHSL LOWER STATE BASKETBALL FINALS at Florence Civic Center TODAY 4A Boys MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM

Thomas Sumter Academy’s Carlton Washington (32) scores as Charleston Collegiate’s Manny Smalls (3) and TSA teammate William Dukes (13) look on during the Generals’ 89-44 loss on Thursday in the SCISA 2A state semifinals at Sumter County Civic Center.

The Sun Devils, who improved to 27-3 on the season, have now won 20 straight.

They will face Oakbrook

Prep — a 73-56 semifinal winner over Bible Baptist for the state title on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the civic center.

“We just talked to the guys about coming out and

SEE GENERALS, PAGE B3

Wando vs. Sumter, 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 3A Girls Orangeburg-Wilkinson vs.

Crestwood, 5 p.m.

TICKETS: $10

USC / CLEMSON BASEBALL

Tigers, Gamecocks ready to clash in 3-game series

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Early college baseball series rarely get bigger than this for Clemson and South Carolina.

The Palmetto State’s biggest colleges and fiercest athletic rivals play their annual 3-game series starting today at South Carolina.

The clubs move to Greenville for a contest at the home of the Boston Red Sox’ Class A affiliate on Saturday before finishing at Clemson on Sunday.

The baseball matchup is the

second most followed contests among fans, surpassed only when the schools play football each fall.

“What you almost see is a football atmosphere at all three stadiums,” Gamecocks head coach Chad Hol- HOLBROOK brook said.

The Gamecocks (7-0) have had the edge recently, winning 20 of the past 28 meetings with the Tigers (6-1) including 2-game sweeps to eliminate Clemson from the NCAA tournament in 2010

and 2012.

Clemson head coach Jack Leggett says he’s eager to see how his team handles the highintensity weekend at three soldout venues.

“There is a lot of interest from LEGGETT the fans in the state because it is a great intra-state rivalry,” he said. “That makes it a big deal and we are excited about the opportunities that we have in front of us.”

Both clubs are on winning streaks, Clemson winning six

straight after losing its opening game against Eastern Michigan on Feb. 14 while South Carolina hasn’t allowed a run in its past five victories.

The Gamecocks broke their old mark of four straight shutouts set in 1972 while their pitchers haven’t given up a run in 51 innings. Clemson enters with a .322 team batting average, second in the Atlantic Coast Conference and looking to win a season series against its rival for the first time since 2006.

“We have been ready for this day to come so we could focus solely on South Caroli-

na,” said Tigers catcher Garrett Boulware, second on the team with nine RBI. The series opens with two of college baseball’s top pitchers in juniors Jordan Montgomery of South Carolina and Daniel Gossett for Clemson.

Montgomery, the former Sumter High and Sumter P-15’s standout, has a 2-0 mark against the Tigers, including a stinging 4-3 defeat to end Clemson’s season in the NCAA regional two years back.

Gossett tied for the ACC

SEE SERIES, PAGE B4

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

SCOREBOARD

USC rules the SEC

TV, RADIO

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina’s Tiffany Mitchell, left, drives for the basket as Georgia’s Krista Donald (15) defends during the Lady Gamecocks’ 67-56 victory on Thursday in Columbia. With the win, USC clinched the outright Southeastern Conference regular-season title.

Mitchell helps lead Lady Gamecocks past Georgia 67-55 for school’s 1st championship in conference

COLUMBIA — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley grinned widely as she watched her fourth-ranked Gamecocks celebrate their first Southeastern Conference title.

And she believes this team could have even bigger successes ahead.

“When you play in our league and you’re the top team in the SEC, it speaks volumes across the country,’’ Staley said Thursday night after South Carolina beat Georgia 67-56 for its 10th straight victory.

Tiffany Mitchell scored a careerhigh 25 points and Alaina Coates added 18 as the Gamecocks (26-2, 14-1) finished 16-0 at home. South Carolina’s other 6-foot-4 forward, Elem Ibiam, had a team-high nine rebounds and five of the team’s 11 blocks.

The 26 victories are a high in Staley’s six seasons and the most the team has won since going 30-6 in 197980.

Staley said earlier this year she was surprised at how quickly a team that lost three senior starters from a year ago jelled to become an SEC contender. As the league’s top team, Staley’s eager to fine-tune and see how far her players can go.

“I think we’re playing extremely well,’’ Staley said. “We like what winning feels like.’’

Mitchell made sure they held to that feeling against the Bulldogs (1810, 6-9). She had 16 first-half points while her teammates struggled to get untracked. When Georgia closed within seven points early in the second half, Mitchell had four points in a run that restored South Carolina’s

double-digit lead.

“I just kind of read the defense,’’ said Mitchell, who topped her previous high of 22 points set against Southern Cal this past November. “I knew we could penetrate on them and get the ball inside.’’

Mitchell was 7 for 10 from the field and made all 10 of her foul shots. She also added six rebounds and two steals.

Erika Ford had 16 points to lead the Bulldogs, who’ll finish with a losing SEC season for just the fourth time in league history.

The crowd of 12,458 chanted “S-E-C Champs’’ as time ran down, celebrating a feat few Staley could accomplish pull off when she arrived six years ago.

Georgia cut the lead to 32-25 on Khaalidah Miller’s foul shots with 17:18 left in the game, but Khadijah Sessions hit a basket and Mitchell scored the next four points to extend South Carolina’s lead to 38-25 two minutes later.

The Bulldogs couldn’t get closer than nine points the rest of the way.

Gamecocks players jumped around the court when the horn sounded, slapping hands with fans and hugging each other in celebration. A few moments later, SEC commissioner Mike Slive awarded the trophy to Staley and her team.

“I call him `The Godfather,’’’ Staley says, “because he’s real soft spoken but a powerful man. It was an honor to have him here.’’

The Colonial Life Arena had the energy of balloon ready to burst. The local TV stations broadcast live during their newscasts and Staley mixed with fans around the court as the teams took pregame practice.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

St. Louis, Kentucky upset at home ST. LOUIS — Micah Mason had 22 points, Jerry Jones added 19 and Duquesne surprised No. 10 Saint Louis 71-64 on Thursday night to snap the Billikens’ school-record, 19game winning streak.

Saint Louis (25-3, 12-1 Atlantic 10) had not lost since Dec. 1 to unbeaten Wichita State, now ranked No. 2 in the country.

Mason hit four of five from behind the arc for Duquesne (12-15, 4-10).

ARKANSAS 71 (17) KENTUCKY 67

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Coty Clarke scored

seven points in overtime and Arkansas upset No. 17 Kentucky 71-67 on Thursday night to complete a season sweep.

Six weeks after Michael Qualls beat the Wildcats with a last-second dunk in OT, Clarke lifted the Razorbacks this time with a 3-pointer and four free throws in the extra period, including two with 36.7 seconds left for a 69-64 lead.

Free throws were the difference in the game, with Arkansas making all six attempts in overtime and going 16 for 16 overall. Kentucky was 12 of 22 from the line.

NBA HEAT 108 KNICKS 82

MIAMI — LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade added 23 and the Miami Heat used a huge third quarter to run away and eventually rout the New York Knicks 108-82.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION

COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Columbia at Dartmouth, 7 p.m.

Marist at Fairfield, 7 p.m.

Cornell at Harvard, 7 p.m.

Iona at Manhattan, 7 p.m.

Niagara at Monmouth (NJ), 7 p.m.

Yale at Princeton, 7 p.m.

Providence at Seton Hall, 7 p.m.

Brown at Penn, 7:30 p.m.

Canisius at Rider, 9 p.m.

Campbell at High Point, 7 p.m.

ETSU at SC-Upstate, 7 p.m.

Washington St. at Washington, 10:30 p.m.

MLB SPRING TRAINING

By The Associated Press

W San Antonio 41 Houston 39 Dallas 36 Memphis 32 New Orleans 23 NORTHWEST DIVISION W Oklahoma City 43 Portland 40 Minnesota 28 Denver 25 Utah 21 PACIFIC DIVISION W L.A. Clippers 40 Golden State 35 Phoenix 33 Sacramento 20 L.A. Lakers 19

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Orlando 101, Philadelphia 90 Boston 115, Atlanta 104 Chicago 103, Golden State 83 Dallas 108, New Orleans 89 Cleveland 114, Oklahoma City 104 Memphis 108, L.A. Lakers 103 San Antonio 120, Detroit 110 Utah 109, Phoenix 86 Portland 124, Brooklyn 80 L.A. Clippers 101, Houston 93

THURSDAY’S GAMES Milwaukee at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Washington at Toronto, 7 p.m.

New York at Miami, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Denver, 10:30 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES Utah at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Golden State at New York, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

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

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

New Orleans at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES Washington at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Boston, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Memphis, 9 p.m.

Denver at Portland, 10 p.m.

Minnesota at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

New Orleans at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Boston 58 37 Tampa Bay 58 33 Montreal 60 32 Toronto 60 32 Detroit 59 27 Ottawa 59 26 Florida 58 22 Buffalo 59 17 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W Pittsburgh 58 40 N.Y. Rangers 59 32 Philadelphia 59 30 Columbus 58 29 Washington 59 27 Carolina 58 26 New Jersey 59 24 N.Y. Islanders 60 22

L OT Pts GF GA 16 5 79 180 130 20 5 71 168 145 21 7 71 149 144 22 6 70 178 182 20 12 66 153 164 22 11 63 169 191 29 7 51 139 183 34 8 42 118 178 L OT Pts GF GA 15 3 83 186 138 24 3 67 155 146 23 6 66 162 167 24 5 63 170 161 23 9 63 171 175 23 9 61 146 161 22 13 61 135 146 30 8 52 164 200

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

GP 58 60 59 59 58 60 59

W 39 35 37 31 27 28 25

L OT Pts GF GA 13 6 84 196 136 11 14 84 207 163 17 5 79 178 159 21 7 69 145 147 21 10 64 164 164 26 6 62 168 175 24 10 60 146 180

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 60 41 14 5 87 196 147 San Jose 59 37 16 6 80 175 142 Los Angeles 60 32 22 6 70 145 132 Vancouver 61 28 24 9 65 147 160 Phoenix 58 27 21 10 64 163 169 Calgary 58 22 29 7 51 137 179 Edmonton 60 20 33 7 47 153 199 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Detroit 6, Atlanta 5 Toronto 4, Philadelphia 3, 7 innings Pittsburgh 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Oakland 10, San Francisco 5 Cincinnati 8, Cleveland 3 Arizona 4, L.A. Dodgers 1

THURSDAY’S GAMES Toronto 7, Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 8, N.Y. Yankees 2 Detroit 5, Atlanta 2 Texas 11, Kansas City 7 Arizona (ss) 5, Chicago Cubs 2 L.A. Dodgers 4, Arizona (ss) 3 Milwaukee 11, Oakland 3 Cleveland 12, Cincinnati 3 Seattle 7, San Diego 1

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Buffalo 5, Boston 4, OT Detroit 2, Montreal 1, OT Los Angeles 6, Colorado 4 Vancouver 1, St. Louis 0

THURSDAY’S GAMES

TODAY’S GAMES Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Detroit (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Detroit (ss) at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Washington vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m.

Seattle vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco (ss) vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

Houston vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

Columbus at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

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

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

San Jose at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Carolina at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES San Jose at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Minnesota at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

St. Louis at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES Washington at Boston, 1 p.m.

New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m.

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

Florida at Columbus, 2 p.m.

Winnipeg at Nashville, 3 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Dallas, 3 p.m.

Carolina at Los Angeles, 4 p.m.

Toronto at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Chicago at Chicago, IL, 8 p.m.

Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Toronto vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Houston vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. Miami (ss) at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Miami (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m.

San Diego vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Texas vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:10 p.m.

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By The Associated Press ATLANTIC DIVISION

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GOLF The Associated Press HONDA CLASSIC PAR SCORES THURSDAY At PGA National Resort and Spa, The Champion Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,140; Par 70 (35-35) First Round Rory McIlroy 33-30—63 -7 Russell Henley 34-30—64 -6 Rory Sabbatini 33-32—65 -5 William McGirt 32-33—65 -5 Jamie Donaldson 33-32—65 -5 Brendon de Jonge 33-33—66 -4 Derek Ernst 33-33—66 -4 Tommy Gainey 35-31—66 -4 Also Tiger Woods 37-34—71 +1

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INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 12 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers rally for a 101-96 victory over Milwaukee.

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9 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour/Sunshine Tour Tshwane Open Second Round from Centurion, South Africa (GOLF).

1 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Blue Jeans Go Green 200 Practice from Avondale, Ariz. (FOX SPORTS 1).

1 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Miami vs. St. Louis from Jupiter, Fla. (MLB NETWORK).

2 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series The Profit on CNBC 500 Practice from Avondale, Ariz. (FOX SPORTS 1).

3 p.m. -- PGA Golf: The Honda Classic Second Round from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (GOLF).

5 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Blue Jeans Go Green 200 Practice from Avondale, Ariz. (FOX SPORTS 1).

5 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox from Glendale, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

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

6:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series The Profit on CNBC 500 Pole Qualifying from Avondale, Ariz. (FOX SPORTS 1).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament Semifinal Game from Charlotte (ASPRE, WIS3 TIME WARNER 122).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Providence at Seton Hall (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Iona at Manhattan (ESPN2).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Campbell at High Point (ESPNU).

7 p.m. -- College Baseball: Clemson at South Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7, WNKT-FM 107.5).

7:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: Brown at Pennsylvania (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

8 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Golden State at New York (ESPN).

8:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Charlotte at San Antonio (SPORTSOUTH).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament Semifinal Game from Charlotte (ASPRE, WIS3 TIME WARNER 122).

9 p.m. -- Women’s College Volleyball: Southern California at Brigham Young (BYUTV).

9 p.m. -- College Hockey: North Dakota at St. Cloud State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

9 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Boxcino Middleweight Quarterfinal Bouts from Hammond, Ind. -- Ray Gatica vs. Sena Agbeko, D. Bondorovas vs. Willie Monroe Jr., Cerresso Fort vs. Vitaliy Kopylenko and Brandon Adams vs. Daniel Edouard (ESPN2).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Canisius at Rider (ESPNU).

9 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Washington vs. New York Mets from Port St. Lucie, Fla. (MLB NETWORK).

9:30 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: J’Leon Love vs. Vladine Biosse in a Super Middleweight Bout, Badou Jack vs. Derek Edwards in a Super Middleweight Bout and Mickey Bey Jr. vs. Alan Herrera in a Lightweight Bout from Verona, N.Y. (SHOWTIME).

10:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: New Orleans at Phoenix (ESPN).

10:30 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: HSBC Champions Third Round from Singapore (GOLF).

1 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs from Tempe, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

4 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Detroit vs. Philadelphia from Clearwater, Fla. (MLB NETWORK).

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BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

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SCISA STATE TOURNEYS BOYS 3A Semifinals TODAY at Sumter County Civic Center (L4) Laurence Manning vs. (L2) Cardinal Newman, 5 p.m.

(U4) Augusta Christian vs. (U2) Northwood, 8 p.m.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY at Sumter County Civic Center Upper champion vs. Lower Champion, 8 p.m.

GIRLS 3A Semifinals TODAY at Sumter County Civic Center (L6) First Baptist vs. (L1) Northwood, 3:30 p.m.

(U2) Hilton Head Christian vs. (U1) Heathwood Hall, 6:30 p.m.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY at Sumter County Civic Center Upper champion vs. Lower Champion, 6:30 p.m.

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Thomas Sumter Academy’s Taylor Knudson, right, tries to get past Trinity-Byrnes’ Jamie Fuller during the Lady Generals’ 30-25 victory on Thursday at Sumter County Civic Center in the SCISA 2A semifinals. Knudson led the team with 20 points.

TSA FROM PAGE B1 “The past few games I haven’t been playing my best like I’ve been playing all season, but today I came out on top because I knew we had to win the game,” Knudson said. “At the beginning of the year, we promised our two seniors we’d get to the state championship game and I wanted to keep my promise.”

“Taylor hit some huge shots because the two games in the tournament, her offensive side hasn’t been going well,” head coach B.J. Reed said. “She did what she needed to do to help us win. That, in a nutshell, is what our team is all about. Whatever we’re faced with, we will have someone step up that will help us get to where we need to go to win.”

TSA had been riding the low post scoring of Julia Law and Hannah Jenkins in the first two games.

“I feel like some days are good and bad,” Law said. “We go back and forth between the post and guards as high scorers, but as long as we get the points that’s all that matters.

“Free throws are a big deal for us,”

Law said. “We missed a bunch of ours and they made theirs, so I think that as long as we make our free throws and we make smart decisions with our shots, then we can win.”

The Lady Generals didn’t allow a double-digit scorer for the Lady Titans, who finish 21-5.

Knudson contributed just three points in the first quarter. Senior Sydney Long pitched in all six of her points and Jenkins contributed her only two as the Lady Generals took an early 11-4 lead.

The Lady Titans were held scoreless for nearly eight minutes until senior Janie Fuller got hot and went on a personal 6-0 run to make it an 11-10 game with less than three minutes to play before the half, and that’s all the team would muster. Fuller finished with six points while senior Brenne Fisher led the team with eight points.

“We talked about stopping certain people and executing,” Long said.

“We just made a vow with each other that we would bring our best mental game and the physical will follow. We definitely brought our best mental game defensively and it helped us offensively.”

“It wasn’t pretty and we knew it wasn’t going to be,” Reed said. “What I’m so proud of is we were by up by seven early, then they fought back and got it to one, then we got up by six, then they got up by three and we were just struggling.

“Somehow, some way, it was our defense that created some steals and some easy shots, and we were not as good from the free throw line — which hurt us — but the free throws we needed to make when we needed a little cushion, we made to help give us the game.”

The Lady Generals countered with a 9-2 run to open the final stanza and led 28-22. T-B eventually cut the deficit to four, 28-24, with 3:57 remaining to play Despite the offensive exploits of Knudson it wasn’t without a total team effort on defense from the entire nine-man roster of TSA. It’s been quite the ride for the Lady Generals the past couple of years as they won the ‘09 state championship, finished as runner-up in ’10, lost in the semifinals in ’11, didn’t make the playoffs at all two years ago and lost in the first round last year.

2A BOYS Semifinals THURSDAY at Sumter County Civic Center (U1) Oakbrook Prep 73, (U3) Bible Baptist 56 (L1) Charleston Collegiate 89, (L7) Thomas Sumter 44 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY at Sumter County Civic Center (U1) Oakbrook Prep vs. (L1) Charleston Collegiate, 4 p.m.

2A GIRLS Semifinals THURSDAY at Sumter County Civic Center (U1) Richard Winn 63, (U3) Beaufort Academy 22 (L1)Thomas Sumter 30, (L2) Trinity-Byrnes 25 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY at Sumter County Civic Center (U1) Richard Winn vs. (L1) Thomas Sumter, 2:30 p.m.

BOYS 1A Semifinals THURSDAY at Wilson Hall Gymnasium (U1) Laurens Academy 57, (U3) St. John’s Christian 55

GENERALS FROM PAGE B1 playing as hard as we possibly can for 32 minutes and that’s how we’ve played all season long,” Charleston Collegiate head coach Jay Godbolt said. “We’ve worked very hard for this and our seasoning and conditioning helped us to get here. We’ve got a good group of kids and I can’t ask much more than what they gave tonight.”

The Generals finished with a 13-15 record and lose seniors Michael Hoge, Jordan Smith, William Dukes, Taylor Roedl and Carlton Washington, but perhaps surprised some people by getting to the semifinal.

“To me it’s a great season; we only had two players coming back from last season’s team,” Watt said. “To make the final four, I’m extremely proud of these guys.

“They bought in and it took us longer to get where we wanted to go, and we finally got it together and bought into the defense,” he explained. “I’m extremely proud of this group; making the final four is special and a lot of people don’t get to do that.”

TSA found out early it was in for a fight as the Sun Devils’ speed helped them race out to a 25-12 lead after one quarter. Things got worse for the Generals as they were outscored 33-8 in the second quarter and trailed 58-20 at the break.

“Our strategy is to always come out and run from the jump (ball), check our opponent’s ball handling and after that let the chips fall where they may,” Godbolt said. “We feel like a lot of teams, even public schools, don’t do this tempo that we try to keep up. A lot of teams want to keep the game in the 40s, and we want to play in the 70s and 80s, and if you’re not used to that pace it’s hopefully going to catch up with you.”

Je’quan Perry pitched in 14 of his game-high 29 points in the first quarter for the Sun Devils. He led a group of four players who scored in double figures. Manny Smalls and Ki’shon Chadwick and Will Simmons each pitched in six points apiece. Ty Soloman had eight points and Perry added seven to help push the Sun Devils lead with a 33point second quarter.

Smalls finished with 14 while Chadwick and Soloman each contributed 10 points in the victory.

The Generals went on a 9-0 run from the end of the third to the beginning of the fourth but still trailed by 39 and were working against a running clock.

Watt said his team defended hard, but the Sun Devils made their shots and were relentless on the boards as well.

Washington tried to keep the Generals in the game early, scoring 14 of his team-high 17 points in the first two quarters.

at Wilson Hall B Gymnasium (L1) Christian Academy 50, (L2) Newberry Academy 46 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY at Sumter County Civic Center (U1) Laurens Academy vs. (L1) Christian Academy, 12:30 p.m.

1A GIRLS Semifinals THURSDAY at Wilson Hall A Gymnasium (U3) James Island Christian 35, (U1) Newberry Academy 30 at Wilson Hall B Gymnasium (L1) Colleton Prep vs. (L2) W.W. King STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY at Sumter County Civic Center (U3) James Island Chr. vs. Lower Champion, 11 a.m.

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SCHSL STATE PLAYOFFS TODAY 4A BOYS UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com Laurence Manning Academy rallied from a 10-point deficit with a 27-7 fourth-quarter outburst to beat Porter-Gaud 78-68 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the SCISA 3A boys state playoffs.

With a short turnaround of one day to get ready for the semifinals, Swampcats head coach Will Epps hopes his team has enough left in the tank to earn a spot in the state championship game for the second time in three years. “I hope we have enough energy left to play like that again,� said Epps, whose team takes on defending state champion Cardinal Newman today at Sumter County Civic Center beginning at 5 p.m. “We expended a lot of energy to win that game, and I feel like we’re going to need the same kind of effort to beat Cardinal Newman.�

The Cardinals, the lower No. 2 seed, brings an 18-9 record into the contest after beating Heathwood Hall 48-40 in another quarterfinal on Wednesday. “They are probably the most balanced team we’ve faced,� Epps said. “They’re good at both ends of the floor, and they put five good players out on the floor. They’re also a very disciplined team.�

Cardinal Newman is led by Charles-Eddie Smith. He is the team’s only double-figure scorer, averaging 18.3 points a contest. He is tied for the team lead in rebounding at 6.3, Epps calls Smith one of the top two or three players in all of SCISA.

(1) Irmo vs. (2) Hillcrest, 8:30 p.m.

LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Florence Civic Center (1) Sumter vs. (1) Wando, 8:30 p.m.

4A GIRLS UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville (1) Greenwood vs. (1) Dorman, 7 p.m.

LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Florence Civic Center (1) Dutch Fork vs. (1) Summerville, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY 3A BOYS UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville (3) Greenville vs. (2) AC Flora, 6:30 p.m.

LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Florence Civic Center (1) Darlington vs. (1) Myrtle Beach, 6:30 p.m.

3A GIRLS UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville (2) Dreher vs. (1) Lower Richland, 5 p.m.

LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Florence Civic Center (1) Crestwood vs. (1) Orangeburg-Wilkinson, 5 p.m.

2A BOYS UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Florence Civic Center (1)Ridgeland-Hardeeville vs. (1) Lake Marion, 3:30 p.m.

(1) Newberry vs. (1) Andrew Jackson (1), 2 p.m.

LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Florence Civic Center

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Laurence Manning Academy head coach Will Epps, center, looks to have his Swampcats ready for another challenge today against defending SCISA 3A state champion Cardinal Newman in a state tournament semfinal game at Sumter County Civic Center at 5 p.m.

LMA is rolling offensively in the playoffs, beating Hilton Head Christian 71-56 in the opener. Epps hopes his team can keep up the pace. “We’ve been able to get out and run and get some baskets in transition,� said Epps, whose team brings a 21-11 record into today’s contest. “I’m sure Cardinal Newman is well aware of that and is going to try and have someone back to take that away from us.�

The Swampcats had five players score in double figures against Porter-Gaud. Rashad Robinson led the way with 20 points while Shakei Green had 16, Rashae Bey

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2A GIRLS UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville

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Glover averages 9 points. “They’ve got a good balance,� said English, who said Spring Valley is the Sumter foe that was similar to Wando in its height. “They’ve got the big front line and they’ve got some good guards.�

Sumter will counter with a probable starting lineup of 6-5 Quentin Kershaw, 6-4 Brandon Parker and 6-3 Sterling Ta’Bon up front with 5-10 Erick White and 6-2 Micah McBride in the backcourt.

English, who has now taken the team to the same point it reached last season under former head coach Sam Fuller, said his team is all in on defense. “They help each other out on defense,� said English, the former University of South Carolina star who won a pair of 4A state championships at Lower Richland in the 1980s. “We switched to a zone earlier in the season, and they told me they wanted to go

14, Maliq Green 12 and Vaughnte Anderson 10.

The winner between LMA and Cardinal Newman will meet the winner of the Augusta ChristianNorthwood contest on Saturday at 8 p.m. for the state championship.

Those teams meet in a semifinal game today at 8.

The girls semifinals will feature the top-rated player in the country in Heathwood Hall’s Aja Wilson.

The Lady Highlanders will meet Hilton Head Christian today at 6:30. The other semifinal will have Northwood taking on First Baptist at 3:30.

back to man. “We still haven’t put together a full 32 minutes on defense,� English said. “We had about 26 or 27 minutes where we played really well on defense (against Goose Creek). We’re still getting after it on defense though.�

Sumter hasn’t been ringing up the points in the playoffs, but English doesn’t have a problem with what the Gamecocks are doing offensively. “We’re limiting our turnovers and we’re shooting our free throws better,� he said. “We’ve scored when we’ve had to — we scored 16 in the fourth quarter against Goose Creek. The object is to score more points than the other team and that’s what we’ve done.�

Brandon Parker leads the Gamecocks in scoring at 13.1. Micah McBride is averaging 10.2 while Erick White is averaging 9.4. Parker leads the team in rebounding at 5.5 and assists at 4.7. White is averaging 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 4.7 steals.

(1) Bishop England vs. (1) Dillon, 2 p.m.

1A BOYS UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville (1) St. Joseph’s vs. (1) CA Johnson, 12:30 p.m.

LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Florence Civic Center (1) Whale Branch vs. (1) Hemingway, 12:30 p.m.

1A GIRLS UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville (1) St. Joseph’s vs. (1) Lamar, 11 a.m.

LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at Florence Civic Center (3) Hemingway vs. (1) Latta, 11 a.m.

SERIES FROM PAGE B1 lead in wins with a 10-4 mark last year and became the first Clemson pitcher since 2002 to post doubledigit victories. But the South Carolina native has lost twice in the rivalry, including a 6-0 defeat against Montgomery to start last year’s rivalry series that the Gamecocks would take two games to one.

On Saturday, the likely mound matchup is between two sophomores who’ve started 2-0, South Carolina’s Jack Wynkoop and Clemson’s Matthew Crownover.

The Sunday finale will feature the Gamecocks freshman standout Will Crowe on the mound. Crowe has thrown 12 2/3 scoreless in-

nings and has yet to surrender a run in his first two college starts.

Holbrook doesn’t worry about whether the lack of rivalry experience — neither Wynkoop nor Crowe have pitched against the Tigers — of his staff. Both, he says, have competed in big spots throughout their careers. “If they don’t do well, it’s not going to be because the stage is too big,� said Holbrook, starting his second year at South Carolina.

The Gamecocks have backed up their pitching numbers with a solid start at the plate. They’re second in the Southeastern Conference with a .319 team batting average.

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No one on either side has yet to play a game like this one.

South Carolina catcher Grayson Greiner grew up near Columbia and has understood the rivalry — he’s always been a Gamecocks fan — since playing youth baseball. “I don’t think very many other rivalries can match this,� he said.

Holbrook, who played college ball and coached on staff at North Carolina for 19 years and remains close friends with Tar Heels basketball coach Roy Williams, compared this weekend’s games to the Duke-North Carolina basketball rivalry. “Within our borders, that’s the passion these people have for it,� he said.

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Tigers top Atlanta 5-2; Jeter hitless in spring debut struck out Aaron Hill and Eric Chavez to end the first inning.

Samardzija allowed a single to Miguel Montero in the second inning.

Martin Prado had two singles and a run-scoring double for Arizona. Eric Chavez followed Prado’s double with a 2-run homer in the fifth.

Cubs reliever Jose Veras gave up two runs in the sixth.

LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit newcomers Joba Chamberlain and Joe Nathan each pitched a scoreless inning Thursday, helping the Tigers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2.

Chamberlain and Nathan were brought in to solidify a Tigers bullpen that struggled through much last season.

Chamberlain, the right-hander who foundered with the Yankees in 2013, had a strikeout. Nathan, who had 43 saves for Texas last year, struck out two. It was the Tigers debut for both.

Rick Porcello started for the Braves and allowed one run in two innings. He struck out three.

Kris Medlin allowed one run in two innings in his spring debut for the Braves.

Jason Heyward hit a long homer off of Duane Below in his second at-bat.

PIRATES 8 YANKEES 2

TAMPA, Fla. — Derek Jeter got a partial standing ovation Thursday before going hitless in two at-bats in the first spring training game of his final season, a New York Yankees’ 8-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Yankees captain, who turns 40 in June, hit a doubleplay grounder to second off Pittsburgh right-hander Charlie Morton in the first and grounded out to third during the fourth against left-hander Jeff Locke.

Morton went two innings and didn’t allow a hit for the Pirates, who got homers from Gregory Polanco and Mel Rojas Jr. David Phelps recorded four strikeouts in two innings of work for New York, scattering two hits with no walks.

Francisco Cervelli and Kelly Johnson had RBI doubles for the Yankees.

BLUE JAYS 7 PHILLIES 5

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Jose Bautista kept up his torrid start to the spring, hitting two dou-

BREWERS 11 ATHLETICS 3

PHOENIX — Ryan Braun hit a 2-run homer in his first at-bat back from suspension, Juan Francisco slugged two homers and the Milwaukee Brewers opened their spring training schedule with an 11-3 win Thursday over the Oakland Athletics.

Braun hit an 0-1 pitch from starter Tommy Milone high in the air and over the fence near the left-field corner. The 2011 NL MVP was greeted by mainly a hearty chorus of cheers, though there were some jeers before the at-bat.

Milone was tagged for three runs in two innings, while Jed Lowrie had a two-run double in the first for Oakland.

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Atlanta pitcher Kris Medlen (54) warms up before Thursday’s spring training game against Detroit in Lakeland, Fla. Medlin gave up one run in two innings and the Tigers won 5-2. bles and driving in two runs Thursday that sent the Toronto Blue Jays over the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5.

Bautista had an RBI double in the first inning off Philadelphia ace Cliff Lee. He finished 2 for 2 with a walk.

Jose Reyes, Brett Lawrie and Melky Cabrera also drove in runs for Toronto.

Blue Jays starter R.A. Dickey allowed one unearned run in two innings.

MARINERS 7 PADRES 1

PEORIA, Ariz. — Robinson Cano lined a single into center field on the first pitch he saw in a Seattle uniform, part of a two-run first inning that sent the Mariners over the San Diego Padres 7-1 on Thursday in a Cactus League opener.

Cano played three innings.

He walked on four pitches in the third before being lifted for a pinch runner. He had two assists playing at second base. Seattle starter Erasmo Ramirez gave up two hits and struck out one in two innings.

RANGERS 11 ROYALS 7 SURPRISE, Ariz. — Yu Darvish struck out four in two innings of the spring opener for Texas, and Prince Fielder hit a towering solo homer as the Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 11-7 on Thursday.

Darvish, who led the majors with 277 strikeouts and was second in the AL Cy Young Award voting last season, threw 23 of 29 pitches for strikes.

Fielder, acquired in a trade from Detroit for Ian Kinsler, pulled a homer over the Rangers bullpen, well beyond the 350-foot sign on the right field fence.

INDIANS 12 REDS 3

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Justin Masterson struck out two in a scoreless inning, catching prospect Jake Lowery hit a grand slam and the Cleveland Indians homered three times overall during a 12-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.

Elliot Johnson and Tyler

Naquin added 2-run homers.

Carlos Santana made his first start at third base for the Indians, who are trying the catcher at a new position. He had a single in two at-bats but no chances in the field.

Zach Cozart had a 2-run double for the Reds. Leadoff hitter Billy Hamilton singled in two at-bats.

Masterson started and gave up one hit. Reds starter Johnny Cueto gave up a hit and a pair of walks and struck out two in two scoreless innings, a successful debut for his shortened delivery.

DODGERS 4 DIAMONDBACKS (SS) 3

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Zack Greinke left with a strained right calf after four pitches, Juan Uribe homered and had an RBI single and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat an Arizona Diamondbacks split-squad 4-3 Thursday.

The Dodgers said Greinke’s injury was mild.

But now Greinke says he’d like to start a game at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Uribe drove in Adrian Gonzalez and connected for a solo shot to left field in the fourth.

Diamondbacks starter Randall Delgado made his first spring appearance. He worked 3 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and one run. He struck out two.

DIAMONDBACKS (SS) 5 CUBS 2

MESA, Ariz. — Jeff Samardzija pitched two shutout innings before an overflow crowd in the Chicago Cubs’ opener at their new stadium, a 5-2 loss to an Arizona Diamondbacks split-squad on Thursday.

Samardzija, the Cubs’ No. 1 starter last season, allowed a walk and a single to start the game, but then got Paul Goldschmidt to fly out. He then

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Bleasdale throws no-hitter in LMA JV baseball opener COLUMBIA — Laurence Manning Academy’s Buddy Bleasdale threw a no-hitter on Thursday as the junior varsity Swampcats defeated Heathwood Hall 11-0 in four innings in the PAC preseason tournament in Columbia.

He struck out 11 and walked one in the seasonopening victory. Ryan Touchberry and Trent Frye had three hits apiece to lead the LMA offense.

The Swampcats will face Hammond today at Bray Park in Columbia.

MCILROY UP 1; GAINEY 3 SHOTS BACK PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — On the course where Rory McIlroy first rose to No. 1, he looked as if he might be headed in that direction again.

McIlroy shot a 7-under 63 on Thursday, with birdies on the last two holes at PGA National giving him a one-shot lead over Russell Henley after the

first round of the Honda Classic.

Bishopville native Tommy Gainey had one of his best opening rounds of the year, shooting 66 to put him three strokes off the lead.

Tiger Woods, in his first tournament in a month, couldn’t make a birdie putt early and had to scramble for pars late in his round. A birdie on the last hole gave him a 71, leaving him eight shots behind.

WEBB LEADS HSBC WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS SINGAPORE — Australia’s Karrie Webb shot a 6-under 66 to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s Champions.

The Women’s Australian Open winner two weeks ago for her 40th LPGA Tour career, Webb had a bogey-free round on Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course. She won the 2011 event at Tanah Merah.

Sweden’s Caroline Hedwall and American Paula

Creamer shot 67. American Angela Stanford, the 2012 winner, was another stroke back along with Taiwan’s Teresa Lu. Top-ranked Inbee Park opened with a 70.

EAGLES AGREE TO DEALS WITH COOPER, KELCE PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a 5-year contract with wide receiver Riley Cooper and a 7-year deal with center Jason Kelce on Thursday.

They gave All-Pro left tackle Jason Peters a new five-year deal a day earlier.

Cooper would’ve become a free agent next month after a breakout season in which he set career highs in receptions (47), yards receiving (835) and touchdowns (eight).

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SHIRLEY BRYANT WEDGEFIELD — Shirley Louise Gross Bryant, 76, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at a local nursing center.

Born in Bangor, Maine, she was a daughter of Ruth Webster Gross and the late Lyle Albert Gross.

Surviving are her mother of Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Becky (Greg) Anderson and Kimberly (Steve) Meyer, both of Sumter; three sons, Ricky (Sonja) Ray, Gill (Sarah) Ray and BRYANT Gary Ray, all of Sumter; a sister, Gloria Goodman of Tampa; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Cotton; a son, Glenn Ray; and a granddaughter, Jessica Ray. Services will be private.

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.

son, Carrie (Ronald) Jones Conte, Virgina Lemon, Daisy Lewis, Elouise Wineglass, Mary Pearson, Olar Slappy and Carrie Pearson.

Wake services will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning.

Celebratory services for Mr. Nelms will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Historic Mt. Zion AME Church, Summerton, with the Rev. Courtney Colleton, pastor, presiding, Pastor Albert Thompson officiating and the Rev. Dr. Willie J. Higgins III, Evangelist Debra Cook and the Rev. Eddie Gaston Jr. assisting.

Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia.

Mr. Nelms will lie in repose one hour prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Levi Pearson Sr. Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2194, Sumter, SC 29151.

The family is receiving friends at the residence, 1879 L&H Pearson Road, Manning.

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

SANDRA E. WINBUSH

JOHN NELMS MANNING — John Nelms, husband of Vinell Pearson Nelms, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 24, 1926, in Roanoke, Va., a son of Ada Nelms. He received his formal education in the Roanoke school systems. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946, serving as a technician and Buffalo Soldier.

NELMS He was owner and operator of John’s Texas Restaurant in Newark, N.J. Early in life, he was a member of Metropolitan and St. Freewill Baptist churches. After moving to South Carolina, he joined Historic Mt. Zion AME Church, where he served on the trustee board and Sons of Allen.

Survivors are his wife, Vinell Nelms; brothers and sisters-in-law, Levi (Tina) Pearson, Joseph (Alfonsa) Pear-

WHITMIRE — Sandra Jean Epps Winbush, of 147 Calhoun St., Whitmire, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Providence Hospital in Columbia.

She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Winbush; father, Anderson Epps; and her mother, Jessie Epps Smith.

She is survived by her siblings, Randy Epps (Teresa), Carl Epps (Delores), Sharon Jamison (Tony), Joyce Murphy (Jesse), Jessie Epps, Linda Epps, Andrea Dawkins (James), Wendy Adams, Corey Epps (Neda) and Hope Rivers (Thomas).

Services will be held at noon Saturday at Sims Chapel Baptist Church in Whitmire.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Hunter Funeral Home, 15 Main St., Whitmire.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ALBERT BROOKS Jr. Albert “Sam” Brooks Jr., 63, departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia.

He was born Aug. 28, 1950, in Sumter County, a son of the late Albert Sr. and Lavinia Richbow Brooks.

OBITUARIES | SPORTS The family will be receiving friends at the home, 17 Sandra Court, Wedgefield.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

WILLIE LEE TISDALE Willie Lee Tisdale, husband of Dorothy A. Dingle Tisdale of 941 Kingman St., died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Sumter Funeral Service Inc. The family will receive friends at the home.

ALBERT COLEMAN Albert “AL” Coleman, 83, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born Nov. 6, 1931, in Sumter, he was reared by Marion and Martha Kelly, who took him as their own son. He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of St. Paul AME Church. He was employed with Burgess Brogdon Co. Survivors are Marion Kelly, James (Edith) Kelly, Frank (Brenda) Kelly, Marion Kelly Jr., Albert (Imojean) Kelly, Sadie M. Brown, Rosa K. Bowie, Anthony (Edna) Yarborough, Melvin Kelly and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Community Funeral Home, Sumter, with Elder Albert Kelly officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Paul AME Church cemetery.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 49 Sally St., Wedgefield.

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

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

Dr. LEROY BOWMAN Funeral services for Dr. Leroy Bowman, who died Feb. 26, 2014, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. George Windley Jr. officiating, assisted by Drs. James Blassingame, Marion H. Newton, J. Charles Levy and William S. Randolph. Interment with military rites will follow in Walker Cemetery.

THE SUMTER ITEM Born Nov. 2, 1921, he was a son of the late Brooks Bowman and the Rev. Benjamin F. and Rena Smith Bowman Canty Sr. He attended the local public schools and was a graduate of the Morris College High School Class of 1940. In September 1941, he entered the U.S. Army and was ultimately selected for training at the Tuskegee Army Air School to become a fighter pilot. He graduated and was commissioned as a Tuskegee Airman on March 25, 1943, joining an elite group of 1,000 black military aviators who served with distinction during World War II. Following the war, he returned to Sumter and completed his college education at Morris College. After a brief civilian career as an educator, he returned to the Army and served honorably for 26 years. Upon retirement, he completed his masters of education in elementary science and administration at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., and pursued a brilliant career in education as a teacher, principal and superintendent in the Long Island New York School District. In 2006, President George W. Bush and the United States Congress awarded him the Congressional Gold Medal and Tuskegee University awarded him an honorary doctorate degree of public service.

In 1986, he re-established residence in Sumter and with First Baptist Missionary Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school superintendent, and as an adult education teacher.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mildred W. Bowman; two sons, James (Kathi) Bowman and George (Yolanda) Bowman; a brother, Ralph W. (Toye) Canty Sr.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Mr. Bowman will lie in repose between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. today in the parlor at Job’s Mortuary, 312 S. Main St., and an hour before the worship on Saturday in the sanctuary at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmor-

tuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

ESTELLE D. STEPHENS Estelle Maggie Dickerson Stephens was born Feb. 12, 1939, in Clarendon County, to the late Nathaniel and Louise Gooden Dickerson.

She departed this earthly life on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Ga. She attended Manchester High School in Pinewood and was employed by Purex in Baltimore, Md. She was a faithful member of St. Phillip RMUE Church in Rimini. She was the widow of Ulysses Bluebird Stephens.

Precious memories will be cherished by three sons, William Dukes of Sumter, Ulysses (Yvonne) Stephens and Willie (Vonda) Stephens of Baltimore; two daughters, Maggie (Lawrence) White of Baltimore and Nancy (Howard) Nelson of Miami, Fla.; two brothers, Albertus (Virginia) Dickerson of Columbia and Aaron (Pauline) Dickerson of New York; one sister, Esther (Albertus) Cocklin of Columbia; two aunts, Rosa Bell Shannon of Wilmington, N.C., and Elouise Gooden of Pinewood; sisters-in-law, Mozelle Peques, Susan James, Odessa Centeno, Daisy White and Ada Evans, all of New York, N.Y., Susan Dow of Rimini and Helen Dickerson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one brother-inlaw, Raymond (Janice) White of Baltimore; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Phillip RMUE Church, Pinewood, with the Rev. Daniel Green officiating and Elder Warren Hatcher, eulogist. Interment will follow in St. Phillip RMUE Church cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at 25 Walker Ave., 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.

NASCAR

Stewart confident about leg heading into Phoenix

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Tony Stewart does not consider the Daytona 500 a disaster, despite the engine problems that spoiled his return to racing from a broken right leg.

The three-time NASCAR champion wound up 35th in the season-opening race, but he logged enough laps during Speedweeks that he feels good going into the upcoming stretch of seven consecutive races. Stewart missed the final 15 races last year after breaking his leg in two places during a sprint car crash in Iowa.

His first time back in a race

car was Feb. 14, the day before he competed — and was crashed out of — the exhibition Sprint Unlimited. He also raced in the Budweiser Duel before the 500, giving him 672 miles of racing in three events.

Stewart goes to Sunday’s race at Phoenix International Raceway “a lot more confident than I was before we got to Daytona.’’

“I think having all the races that we ran, and actually getting in a crash, while not a great thing, allowed me to sort of test my leg and it felt good,’’ Stewart said in a Stewart-Haas Racing team release. “There have been some little things that have

felt a little different, but for the most part, it’s felt like an old pair of tennis shoes that you’re just comfortable with.

I think the whole time in Daytona exceeded my expectations of what I hoped it would be like.’’

But the 500 itself was a letdown for SHR. Stewart had the engine issue and Danica Patrick was involved in a crash and finished 40th. It left only Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch, the two newcomers to the organization, in contention for a solid finish and both had difficulties at the end. Busch wound up 21st and Harvick was involved in the final accident of the race and fin-

ished a team-best 13th.

Stewart said Sunday’s race at Phoenix will be a better indicator of where the team is than Daytona, one of only four restrictor-plate races on the schedule.

“Daytona and Talladega have always just been two

different forms of racing,’’ Stewart said, referring to the necessary teamwork and drafting. “What happens at Phoenix and the races after that has to be done on your own. You can’t help each other at Phoenix. You just have to go race.’’

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Open email exposes wife’s secret rendezvous DEAR ABBY — My wife of 45 years is having an online affair with a man who is a former business client. I found out Dear Abby when she inadvertently ABIGAIL left an email VAN BUREN message open. Her phone records confirm daily long-distance conversations.

Although I know they have never met personally, they plan to meet during a weekend convention in his hometown.

Despite problems in our marriage, neither of us has strayed, and I’m confident she doesn’t want to lose me nor do I want to lose her. My dilemma is whether to tell her I know

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what’s going on prior to her trip, or confront her when she returns with pictures taken by a private investigator. I can’t let her betrayal continue.

Conficted in the South DEAR CONFLICTED — Tell her sooner rather than later, so she can cancel her trip to the convention. If she’s willing to do that and work on repairing your marriage, there is a chance that your problems are fixable. If she isn’t, then face it — your stressed marriage is over. Photos from a private investigator are beside the point.

The email you read is proof.

DEAR ABBY — I have reconnected with my high school sweetheart. We plan to be married late this summer.

My problem is she wants to keep her ex-husband’s name

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as her middle name for the sake of her kids.

I feel she shouldn’t have another man’s name if she’s married to someone else. I have explained that it upsets me, but she doesn’t care. What are your thoughts?

Traditional Man DEAR TRADITIONAL — I think her reason for wanting to retain her married name (and probably hyphenate it with yours) is a valid one. It will prevent confusion for her children at school.

However, one line in your letter concerns me. It’s the one in which you say it upsets you, “but she doesn’t care.” If she didn’t care about you, she wouldn’t be marrying you. But her children MUST come first, and unless you can accept that fact, you shouldn’t marry her.

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

ACROSS 1 “Poetic” or “Prose” mythological work 5 Movie rating org.

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56 British bishop’s headdress 57 Target 58 Periodical dedicated to stylish boots?

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH I’m no expert, but I’ve watched enough business reality shows to know that successful enterprises learn from their mistakes. Apparently there are some lessons that TNT hasn’t learned.

One of the most glaring network failures last year was “The Job� on CBS, canceled after only two weeks. Few viewers wanted to watch a show about people desperately competing for entry-level jobs.

In a shaky economy, that struck many a little too close to home.

Roughly a year later, TNT trots out “Inside Job� (9 p.m., TV-14). And it’s even worse. In this reality series, four contestants “compete� for a position.

But, in a twist, one of the competitors actually works for the prospective employer. And he or she is paid to secretly “screen� the other applicants.

I guess some potential titles for the show — “The Rat,â€? “The Snitch,â€? “The Informant,â€? “Company Spyâ€? or “Corporate Weaselâ€? — didn’t pass muster with TNT’s focus groups. • TNT launches another flagrantly unoriginal, if less exploitive, reality series “Save Our Businessâ€? (10 p.m., TV-PG).

Modeled on countless “can this restaurant be saved?� series, “Business� sends entrepreneurial expert Peter Jones to floundering family firms to see if he can set them right.

As we all know, many of these business problems boil down to personal dysfunction and emotional oversights. In the first segment, the weepy owner of a day care center just can’t understand why her clients are vanishing. She obviously hasn’t been paying attention to the filthy conditions and broken toys. Worse, the children share a space with a dirty, angry parrot. Now that lady needs help! • As moody, atmospheric crime dramas go, NBC’s “Hannibalâ€? (10 p.m., TV-14) can hold its own with the cable competition. A European production, this series, now entering its second season, is as visually dazzling and tonally dark as many sophisticated films. It’s also filled with A-list performers, including Mads Mikkelsen in the title role and Laurence Fishburne as FBI agent Jack Crawford. Look for Gillian Anderson and Cynthia

Nixon in the supporting cast.

While gorgeously produced, “Hannibal� will strike many as just too violent and sadistic to endure. For that reason, I have a hard time recommending the series. In short, “Hannibal� is amazing to look at, but too sick to watch.

SERIES NOTES A sports franchise CEO appears on “Undercover Boss� (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * A canine paternity suit on “Last Man

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AROUND TOWN The Shepherd’s Center, 24 Council St., will offer free public information sessions 11-11:50 a.m. each Thursday through March 13 as follows: March 6, spring gardening tips; and March 13, you are what you eat.

Free income tax filing services and FAFSA applications will be provided through April 15 as follows: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 3-8 p.m. Saturdays, appointments only on Sundays, Goodwill Job-Link Center, 1028 Broad St., (803) 774-5006; and 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Lee County Adult Education, 123 E. College St., Bishopville, (803) 484-4040. For details or appointments, call Ms. Samuels at (803) 240-8355.

The AARP Foundation TaxAide Program will offer free income tax assistance and electronic filing for taxpayers with low to middle incomes. All ages are welcome and you do not have to be an AARP member.

You will need: picture ID; Social Security card for each dependent; all W-2’s, 1099s and 1098s; and supporting documents if you plan to itemize. Bring a canceled check if you wish to have your refund direct deposited. Assistance will be available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through April 15 at the Shepherd’s Center, 24 Council St. Call Lynda at (803) 469-8322.

The Campbell Soup Friends lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at Golden Corral.

The Sumter Benedict Alumni Club will meet at 6 p.m.

Monday, March 3, at the North HOPE Center. Call Shirley Blassingame at (803) 506-4019.

Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker will present an update on the district at the 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, meeting of Visioning in Progress. VIP meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the first floor conference room of the James F. Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center (RTA). The public is invited to attend any of the meetings. Call (803) 491-4910.

The Shepherd’s Center will hold a “One Pot Cook-Off� 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 7, at 24 Council St. Cost is $10 per person for all you can sample and eat. Take outs will be available. Call (803) 773-1944 for details.

The Sumter County Active Lifestyles (SCAL) will hold its next community walk at noon Saturday, March 8, at Patriot Park, 200 General Drive.

Walks are $1 per adult and free for children under 18, SCAL and SCOTM! members. Mary Nevins, water resources agent with Carolina Clear, will discuss rain gardens.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Brennan serves jury duty on “Bonesâ€? (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV14). • A real estate agent expires on “Hawaii Five-0â€? (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • Monroe needs his parents’ support on “Grimmâ€? (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • Pete’s old flame returns on “Enlistedâ€? (9 p.m., Fox, TV-PG). • Bobby McFerrin, Eric Owens, Dave Grusin, Mark O’Connor, Shelly Berg and Terence Blanchard appear on “Jazz and the Philharmonicâ€? (9 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings). • A kidnapping case takes Danny back on “Blue Bloodsâ€?

(10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • Allegiances shift on “Helixâ€?

(10 p.m., Syfy, TV-14). • Gems loom large on the new series “Game of Stonesâ€? (10 p.m., Discovery, TV-14).

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Mads Mikkelsen stars as Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Hettienne Park as Beverly Katz in the NBC crime drama “Hannibal,� returning for a second season at 10 p.m. today.

Standing� (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Two episodes of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?� (8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG) * Time for an Oscars party on “The Neighbors� (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Paper towels that leave a small carbon footprint on “Shark Tank� (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * A funeral for a friend on “StarCrossed� (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG) * Tommy Chong guest-stars on “Raising Hope� (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

LATE NIGHT Kurt Russell, Sarah Colonna, Moshe Kasher and Fortune Feimster are on “Chelsea Lately� (11 p.m., E!, r) * Jada Pinkett Smith, Isaac Lufkin and Ralphie May are booked

on “The Arsenio Hall Show� (syndicated, check local listings) * Jack Hanna and Jake Johannsen appear on “Late Show With David Letterman�

(11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Cameron Diaz and Mario Batalli on “The Tonight Show� (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Jonah Hill is on “Jimmy Kimmel Live� (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Sophia Bush and Michael Che visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers� (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Sarah Chalke and Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire on “The Late Late Show�

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Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Vikki Vause-Duggin d/b/a Sumter School of Billiards intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine & Liquor at 770 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 9, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110

Abandon Vehicle / Boat Abandoned Vehicle Notice The following vehicle was abandoned at Don Mar RV Sales, 265 Pudding Swamp Rd. Lynchburg, SC. 29080 Described as a 1977 Airstream travel trailer, VIN# E31GTJ2402.

Total due for storage and repairs is $8,388.00 as of February 15, 2014 plus $35.00 per day thereafter. Owner is asked to call 803-453-5011. If not claimed in 30 days, it will be turned over to the Magistrate's office for public sale.

Abandoned Vehicle Notice The following vehicle was abandoned at Don Mar RV Sales, 265 Pudding Swamp Rd. Lynchburg, SC. 29080 Described as a 1973 Airstream, VIN# E31T3J4226. Total due for storage and repairs is $9,450.00 as of February 15, 2014 plus $35.00 per day thereafter. Owner is asked to call 803-453-5011. If not claimed in 30 days, it will be turned over to the Magistrate's office for public sale.

Abandoned Vehicle Notice The following vehicle was abandoned at Don Mar RV Sales, 265 Pudding Swamp Rd. Lynchburg, SC. 29080 Described as a 1972 Airstream travel trailer, VIN# 131T2J2045.

Total due for storage and repairs is $2100.00 as of February 15, 2014 plus $35.00 per day thereafter. Owner is asked to call 803-453-5011. If not claimed in 30 days, it will be turned over to the Magistrate's office for public sale.

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the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on December 6, 2013.

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

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto.

LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given

by Walter E. Williams and Angela N. Williams to Indymac Bank, F.S.B. dated October 17, 2006 and recorded on October 17, 2006 in Book 1049 at Page 001172, in the Sumter County Registry (hereinafter, "Mortgage").

Thereafter, the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment and/or corporate merger.

The premises covered and affected by the said Mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, more particularly described in the said Mortgage and are more commonly described as: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any and all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter County, State of South Carolina, shown and delineated as Lot A as shown as 10 acres on a plat prepared for James R. Adams, Jr. and Cornelia B. Adams, prepared by William E. Linder, Jr., R.L.S., dated April 28, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 235.

Reference to the aforesaid Plat having been made for incorporation herein of the metes, bounds, courses, and distances of the property delineated thereon pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 30-5-250, all measurements being a little more or a little less.

This being the same property conveyed to Walter E. Williams and Angela N. Williams by Deed of James R. Adams, Jr. and Cornelia B. Adams dated and recorded October 17, 2006 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1049 at Page 1168.

TMS No. 136-00-02-064 Property Address: 3530 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE NAMED:

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Suzanne E. Brown, SC Bar No. 076440 Jason L. Branham, SC Bar No. 072902 Chad W. Burgess, SC Bar No. 072520 Sarah O. Leonard, SC Bar No. 080165 J. Martin Page, SC Bar No. 100200 Brook D. Dangerfield, SC Bar No. 077912 Travis E. Menk, SC Bar No. 079144 Richard G. Duerinckx, SC Bar No. 070143 Caroline R. Glenn, SC Bar No. 077157 Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 888-726-9953 Fax 888-207-9353 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC vs.

Jimmy L. Baker, Jr., C/A No. 11-CP-43-0981, The following property will be sold on March 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Concord Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, delineated as Lot 4 on a plat prepared by James D. Willson, RLS, dated June 26, 1996, and recorded in Plat Book 96 at Page 837 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, bonded and measuring as follows: on the North by Lot 3 and measuring thereon 249.92 feet; on the East by Plowden Mill Road and measuring thereon 119.98 feet; on the South by Lot 5 and measuring thereon 250.01 feet; and on the West

by Lands of Riggs and measuring thereon 120.04 feet; be the said measurements more or less. Book 650 at Page 1965 1104 Plowden Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29153 287-00-02-070, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #11-CP-43-0981.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013225-01655 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1081282 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2014

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case No. 13-CP-43-00666 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER WBCMT 2003-C3 Pocotaligo Living, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC, Defendant.

By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of WBCMT 2003-C3 Pocotaligo Living, LLC vs.

Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC, Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity, will sell on March 3, 2014, at 12:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2013-CP-43-02152 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

Walter Edward Williams; Angela Nichols Williams; Green Tree Servicing, LLC as Successor Servicer for GreenPoint Credit as Servicer for Security Pacific Financial Services, A Division of Bank of America, FSB; South Carolina Department of Revenue; Palmetto Health Richland, Defendant(s).

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of

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p.m., at Room 211, 141 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150 to the highest bidder the following real property ("Real Property") which is currently owned by Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC ("Pocalla") together with all fixtures ("Fixtures''), all goods, chattels, construction materials, furniture, furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appliances, and other items of personal property and their proceeds ("Personal Property''), all leases, contracts, subleases, licenses, franchises, concessions, occ;upancy agreements, rights to use or other agreements affecting all or any portion of the Real Property or the improvements or the use or occupancy thereof, all rents, royalties, issues, revenues, profits, proceeds, income and other benefits accruing to or derived from such leases and all security deposits, guaranties and other security for the performance of the obligations of the tenants under such leases ("Rents and Leases''), the replacement reserve fund for repairs, replacements and improvements of a capital nature ("Reserve Fund'') and all easements, rights-of-way and rights used in connection with the Real Property and the improvements thereon or as a means of access thereto, and all tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereof and thereto:

site corner on the western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15 at the Southern side of Putter Dr., the Point-of-Beginning; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 2952.40' and a length of 161.11' and subtended by a chord of S38°14'35"W for a distance of 161.09' to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N44°50 11'W for a distance of 320.86' along a North Eastern boundary of Pocalla Springs Country Club, L.L.C. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N40o07'43"W for a distance of 399.52' along a North Eastern boundary of Pocalla Springs Country Club, L.L.C. to a 1" iron pipe; thence N25°50'31"W for a distance of 518.04' along a North Eastern boundary of Pocalla Spring Country Club, L.L.C. to a 1/2" iron pin on the Southern right-of-way of Putter Dr.; thence S84°25'11"E for a distance of 22.37' along the Southern Right-of-Way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S85°52'1O"E for a distance of 108.35' along the Southern Right-of Way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 340.92' a length of 349.38' subtended by a chord S56°30'38"E for a distance of 334.29' along the Western boundary of Pocalla Springs Country Club, L.L.C. also shown as Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 340.92' and a length of 65.09' and subtended by a chord of S21°39'20"E for a distance 65.02' along the Southern right-of-way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 653.80' and a length of 284.33' and subtended by a chord S11°05'1O"E for a distance of 282.09' along the Southern right-of-way of Putter Dr. to 1/2" iron pin; thence S01°22'21"W for a distance of 41.14' along the Southern right-of-way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 149.72' and a length of 173.96' subtended by a chord S31°54'49"E for a distance of 164.34' along the Southern Right-of Way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S65°11'58"E for a distance of 53.44' along the Southern right-of-way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a

curve to the right with a radius of 324.41' and a length 33.03' subtended by a chord of S62°16'56"E for a distance of 33.02' along the Southern right-of− way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S59°21'54"E for a distance of 176.19' along the Southern right-of-way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner at US Hwy. 15; thence S11°27'50"E for a distance of 33.52' along the site distance to the point-of-Beginning.

TRACT A All that piece, part or parcel of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 5.09 acres, being shown and designated as Tract A on a plat prepared for Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC, by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, dated January 23, 2003, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2003 at page 67, (failure to insert the recording data herein shall not affect the validity hereof), and according to said plat having the following metes and bounds, to wit: From a 1/2" iron pin located at the

TRACT B All that piece, part or parcel of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 3.374 acres, being shown and designated as -Tract Bon a plat prepared for Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC, by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, dated January 23, 2003, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2003 at page 67, (failure to insert the recording data herein shall not affect the validity hereof), and according to said plat having the following metes and bounds, to wit: From a 1/2" iron pin located at the site corner on US Highway 15 western right-of-way at Putter Drive, the Point-of-Beginning; thence South 77 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds West for a distance of 36.67 feet along the site distance to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner on Putter Drive at US Highway 15; thence North 59 degrees 21 minutes 54 seconds West for a distance of 180.63 feet along the northern right-of-way of Putter Drive to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 374.41 feet and an arc length of 38.13 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 62 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 38.11 feet along the northern right-of-way of Putter Drive to a "x" in the concrete; thence North 65 degrees 11 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance of 53.44 feet along the northern right-of-way of Putter Drive to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of

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99.72 feet and an arc length of 115.86 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 31 degrees 54 minutes 49 seconds West for a distance of 109.45 feet along the north to northeastern right-of-way of Putter Drive to a 1/2" iron pin; thence North 01 degrees 22 minutes 21 seconds East for a distance of 41.14 feet along the northeastern right-of-way of Putter Drive to a "x" in the concrete; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 703.80 feet and an arc length of 160.50 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 05 degrees 09 minutes 38 seconds West for a distance of 160.15 feet along the northeastern right-of-way of Putter Drive to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner of Putter Drive at Pocotaligo Drive; thence North 32 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 35.24 feet along the site distance to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner on Pocotaligo Drive at Putter Drive; thence North 77 degrees 40 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 132.11 feet along the southern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive to an unmarked corner in the concrete of the dumpster pad; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 88.18 feet and an arc length of 53.21 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 85 degrees 02 minutes 08 seconds East for a distance of 52.40 feet along the southern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive to a 1/2" iron pin; thence South 67 degrees 44 minutes 57 seconds East for a distance of 52.48 feet along the southern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 635.56 feet and an arc length of 173.16 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 40 degrees 27 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of 172.63 feet along the southern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive to a 1/2" iron pin; thence South 41 degrees 28 minutes 17 seconds East for a distance of 164.82 feet along the southern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive to a 1/2" iron pin at the right-of-way of US Highway 15; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 2952.40 feet and an arc length of 233.14 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 32 degrees 28 minutes 23 seconds West for a distance of 233.08 feet along the western right-of-way of US Highway 15 to the Point-of-Beginning.

right-of-way of Pocotaligo Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 138.18' and a length of 83.38' subtended by a chord of N85°02'08"W for a distance of 82.12' along the Northern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Dr. to a "X" scribed into a concrete driveway; thence S7r40'40"W for a distance of 135.12' along the Northern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner at Putter Dr.; thence N60°34'26"W for a distance of 37.30' along the site distance to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner on the Northern right-of-way of Putter Dr.; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 703.80' and a length of 42.31' subtended by a chord of N21°33'55'W for a distance of 42.31' along the Northern right-of-way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 390.89' and a length of 98.41' subtended by a chord of N23°53'48"W for a distance of 98.15' along the Northern right-of-way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 390.89' and a length of 275.55' subtended by a chord of N51°18'13"W for a distance of 269.88' along the Northern right-of-way of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N38°17'28"E for a distance of 193.46' along an Eastern boundary of Pocalla Springs Country Club, L.L.C. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S49°16'07"E for a distance of 253.52' along a Southern boundary of other properties of the Whitaker Trust to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N40°49'37"E for a distance of 59.26' along a Eastern boundary of other properties of the Whitaker Trust to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S78°5418"E for a distance of 380.00' along a Southern boundary of other properties of the Whitaker Trust to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N88°35'12"E for a distance of 298.47' along a Southern boundary of other properties of the Whitaker Trust to a 1/2" iron pin on the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 2952.40' and a length of 253.43' subtended by a chord of S20°1812"W for a distance of 253.35' along the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15 to the Point-of-Beginning.

405.81' a length of 266.54' subtended by a chord N70°06'08"E for a distance of 261.78' along a South Western boundary of tract "D" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 306.14' a length of 88.47' subtended by a chord S65°19'49"E for a distance of 88.17' along a South Western boundary of tract "D" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S5r03'05"E for a distance of 64.30' along a Western boundary of tract "D" to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner; thence N72°58'37"E for a distance of 32.16' along the site distance at Pocotaligo Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin on the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 2952.40' a length of 100.65' subtended by a chord S23°44'21"W for a distance of 100.65' along the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15 to a site corner on the South side of Pocotaligo Dr.; thence N16°17'21'W for a distance of 37.87' along the site distance to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner on the South side of Pocotaligo Dr.; thence N57°03'05'W for a distance of 72.41' along the Eastern boundary of tract "C" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 256.14' a length of 66.41' subtended by a chord N64°28'45"W for a distance of 66.23' along the Eastern boundary of tract "C" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 355.81' a length of 175.65' subtended by a chord S73°31'20"W for a distance of 173.87' along the Northern boundary of tract "C" to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner; thence S05°02'43" W for a distance of 30.56' along the site distance to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 685.56' a length of 162.47' subtended by a chord S39°26'31"E for a distance of 162.07' along the Western boundary of tract "C" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S41°28'17"E for a distance of 140.32' along the Western boundary of tract "C" to a 1/2" iron pin at the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 2952.40' a length of 52.20' subtended by a chord S29°42'15"W for a distance of 52.20' along the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15 to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N41o28'17"W for a distance of 164.82' along the Eastern boundary of tract "B" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 635.56' a length of 173.16' subtended by a chord N40°27'29"W for a distance 172.63' along the Eastern boundary of tract "B" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N6r44'57"W for a distance of 52.48' along the North Eastern boundary of tract "B" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 88.18' a length of 53.21' subtended by a chord N85°02'08"W for a distance of 52.40' along the Northern boundary of tract "B" to an "X" scribed in the concrete; thence S77°40'40"W for a distance of 132.11' along the Northern boundary of tract "B" to a site corner at Putter Dr.; thence S32°29'00"W for a distance of 35.24' along the site distance to an "X" scribed in the concrete at the site corner on Putter Dr.; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 703.78' a length of 160.50 subtended by a chord S05°09'38"E for a distance of 160.15' along the North Western boundary of tract "B" to an "X" scribed in the concrete; thence S01°22'21"W for a distance of 41.14' along the North Western boundary of tract "B" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 99.72' a length of 115.86' subtended by a chord S31°54'49"E for a distance of 109.45' along the Western boundary of tract "B" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S65°11'58"E for a distance of 53.44' along the South Western boundary of tract "B" to an "X" scribed in the concrete; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 374.41' a length of 38.13' subtended by a chord S62°16'56"E for a distance of 38.11' along the South Western boundary of tract "B" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S59°21'54"E for a distance of 180.63' along the South Western boundary of tract "B" to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner at US Hwy. 15; thence N7r48'23"E for a distance of 36.67' along the site distance to the site corner on the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 2952.40' a length of 100.20' subtended by a chord S35°42'27"W for a distance of 100.19' along the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15 to a 1/2" iron pin, the Point-of-Beginning.

TRACT C All that piece, part or parcel of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 1.204 acres, being shown and designated as Tract C on a plat prepared for Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC, by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, dated January 23, 2003, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2003 at page 67, (failure to insert the recording data herein shall not affect the validity hereof), and according to said plat having the following metes and bounds, to wit: From a 1/2" pin at the site corner on the right-of-way of US Highway 15 at the southern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive, the Point-of-Beginning; thence North 16 degrees 17 minutes 21 seconds West for a distance of 37.87 feet along the site distance to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner on the right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive at US Highway 15; thence North 57 degrees 03 minutes 05 seconds West for a distance of 72.41 feet along a southern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 256.14 feet and an arc length of 66.41 feet being subtended by a chord of North 64 degrees 28 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 66.23 feet along the southern right-of−way of Pocotaligo Drive to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 355.81 feet and an arc length of 175.65 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 73 degrees 31 minutes 20 seconds West for a distance of 173.87 feet along the southern right-of-way to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner at the fork of Pocotaligo Drive; thence South 05 degrees 02 minutes 43 seconds West for a distance of 30.56 feet along the site distance to a 1/2" iron pin at the other site corner at the fork of Pocotaligo Drive; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 685.56 feet and an arc length of 162.47 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 39 degrees 26 minutes 31 seconds East for a distance of 162.09 feet along a northern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive to a 1/2" iron pin; thence South 41 degrees 28 minutes 17 seconds East for a distances of 140.32 feet along the northern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Drive to a 1/2" iron pin at the western right-of-way of US Highway 15; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 2952.40 feet and an arc length of 230.95 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 26 degrees 57 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 230.89 feet along the western right-of-way of US Highway 15 to the Point-of-Beginning.

TRACT D All that piece, part or parcel of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 5.18 acres, being shown and designated as Tract D on a plat prepared for Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC, by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, dated January 23, 2003, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2003 at page 67, (failure to insert the recording data herein shall not affect the validity hereof), and according to said plat having the following metes and bounds, to wit: From a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner at the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15 and the North side of Pocotaligo Dr., the Point-of-Beginning; thence S72°58'37"W for a distance of 32.16' along the site distance to a 1/2" iron pin on the North right-of-way of Pocotaligo Dr.; thence N5r03'05"W for a distance of 64.30' along the Northern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 306.14' and a length of 88.47' subtended by a chord of N65o 19'49'W for a distance of 88.17' along the Northern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 405.81' and a length of 266.54' subtended by a chord of S70°06'08"W for a distance of 261.78' along the Northern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N67°44'57"W for a distance of 11.76' along the Northern

Tracts A, B, C and D are the same property conveyed to Pocalla Springs, LLC, by deed of Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr., and Edsel V. Whitaker, Jr., Trustees of the Whitaker Trust, dated December 27, 2002, and recorded December 31, 2002, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 418 at page 403, and by corrective deed dated January 27, 2003, and recorded January 30,2003, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 873 at page 1739.

TRACT E - Appurtenant Easement for Ingress and Egress All of the right, title and interest of Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC, under that certain Easement conveyed to Pocalla Springs, LLC, by Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr., and Edsel V. Whitaker, Jr., Trustees of the Whitaker Trust, dated December 27, 2002, and recorded December 31, 2002, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 870 at page 410, and by a Corrective Easement dated January 27, 2003 and recorded January 30, 2003, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 873 at page 1745, on and over that piece, part or parcel of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 2.20 acres, more or less, and being shown and designated as Tract E on a plat prepared for Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC, by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, dated January 23, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2003 at page 67, (failure to insert the recording data herein shall not affect the validity hereof), and according to said plat having the following metes and bounds, to wit: From a 1/2" iron pin located at the site corner of the Western right-of-way of US Hwy. 15 at the Southern side of Putter Dr., the Point of Beginning; thence N11°27'50"W for a distance of 33.52' along the site distance on the South side of Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N59°21'54"Wfor a distance of 176.19' along the Eastern boundary of Tract "A" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 324.41' a length of 33.04' subtended by a chord N62°16'56"W and a length of 33.02' along the Eastern boundary of tract "A" to a "X" scribed in the concrete; thence N65°11'58'W for a distance of 53.44' along the Eastern boundary of tract "A" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 149.72' and a length of 173.96' subtended by a chord N31°54'49"W for a distance of 164.34' along the Eastern boundary of tract "A" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N01°22'21"E for a distance of 41.14' along the Eastern boundary of tract "A" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 653.80' and a length of 284.33' subtended by a chord N11°05'1"W for a distance of 282.09' along the Eastern boundary of tract "A" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 340.92' and a length of 65.09' subtended by a chord of N21°39'20'W for a distance of 65.02' along the Eastern boundary of tract "A" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence N34°01'55"E for a distance of 55.97' along the South Eastern boundary of Pocalla Springs Country Club, L.L.C. and crossing Putter Dr. to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 390.89' a length of 98.41' subtended by a chord S23°53'48"E for a distance of 98.15' along the Western boundary of tract "D" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 703.80' a length of 42.31' subtended by a chord S21°33'55"E for a distance of 42.31' along a Western boundary of tract "D" to a 1/2" iron pin at the site corner on the right-of-way of Putter Dr. and the North side of Pocotaligo Dr.; thence S60°34'26"E for a distance of 37.30' along the site distance to a 1/2" iron pin on the Northern right-of-way of Pocotaligo Dr.; thence N7r40'40"E for a distance of 135.12' along a Southern boundary of tract "D" to a "X" scribed in the concrete; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 138.18' a length of 83.38' subtended by a chord S85°02'08"E for a distance of 82.12' along a Southern boundary of tract "D" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence S6r44'57"E for a distance of 11.76' along a Southern boundary of tract "D" to a 1/2" iron pin; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of

TRACT F EASEMENT DRAINAGE

APPURTENANT FOR WATER

All of the right, title and interest of Pocalla Springs Resort, LLC, under that certain Easement conveyed to Pocalla Springs, LLC, by Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr., and Edsel V. Whitaker, Jr., Trustees of the Whitaker Trust, dated December 27,2002, and recorded December 31, 2002, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 870 at page 415, and by a Corrective Easement dated January 27, 2003, and recorded January 30, 2003, in Volume 873 at page 1749, on and over that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land situate, lying and being in Sumter County, South Carolina, containing 7.133 acres, more or less, and designated as Tract 1-A on a sketch attached to and incorporated in a deed from Jerry Wayne Jernigan to Christine B. Johnson dated March 31, 1992, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 542 at page 1601.

According to said sketch the property is bounded on the North by Tract 2-A on said sketch, on the West by lands now or formerly of Pocalla Springs Country Club, Inc., and the South by Tract 3 on said sketch, and on the East by U.S. Highway 15. The property is designated on the Sumter County

Auditor's Tax Map as parcel 225-00-02-047.

Derivation. Tracts A, B, C and D are the same property conveyed to Pocalla Springs, LLC, by deed of Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr., and Edsel V. Whitaker, Jr., Trustees of the Whitaker Trust, dated December 27, 2002, and recorded December 31, 2002, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 418 at page 403, and by corrective deed dated January 27, 2003, and recorded January 30, 2003, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 873 at page 1739.

Tax Book Number: 225-00-02-050 Street Address: 10-176 Putter Drive

KITCHEN CURTAIN SETS $12 PER SET

MEMORY FOAM RUGS $6 ea. up to $8 ea.

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and 10-117 Pocotaligo Drive, Sumter, South Carolina

the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AND OTHER ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. THE MORTGAGE WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS ACTION IS A FIRST MORTGAGE. THE PROPERTY SOLD DOES NOT INCLUDE A MOBILE HOME. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, shall deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, such amount to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Interest on the balance of the bid must be paid to the day of full compliance at 9.41% per annum. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property and fixtures on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Purchaser shall pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed and recording of the deed and shall pay interest on the balance of the bid amount from the date of sale to the date of compliance at the note rate of the plaintiff.

COMPLIANCE WITH BID: No personal or deficiency judgment is demanded. The bidding will not remain open after the sale, and compliance with the foregoing Terms of Sale by the successful bidder shall be made immediately upon the close of bidding.

Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: D. Allen Grumbine (SC Bar #2343) Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP 550 South Main Street, Suite 400 Post Office Box 10208 Greenville, S.C. 29603-0208 voice: 864.255.5402 fax: 864.255.5482 e-mail: agrumbine@wcsr.com

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01938 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: 21st Mortgage Corporation vs.

Darlene K. Miller; Freddy M. Miller, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on March 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF STATEBURG, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CONTAINING 0.42 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 28 OF LOST CREEK SUBDIVISION ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY BEN J. MAKELA, RLS, DATED OCTOBER 18, 1993 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 93 AT PAGE 1797 IN THE RECORDS OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY. AFORESAID PLAT IS SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND REFERENCE IS CRAVED THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY CONCERNED HEREIN. THIS DESCRIPTION IS MADE IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS AS PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (1976), AS AMENDED. BEING ALL OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONVEYED TO FREDDY M. MILLER AND DARLENE K. MILLER FROM WALKER R. WOODLE, JR. AND CHERYL WOODLE BY DEED DATED MAY 16, 2005 AND RECORDED MAY 18, 2005 IN BOOK 981, PAGE 158 IN THE LAND RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY, SC.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5890 Lost Creek Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 132-09-02-039 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: McCormick 102, LLC vs.

Harry Johnson; Evelyn Johnson; SC Housing Corp. acting through South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority's South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program; Prime Acceptance Corp.; Whitaker Trust, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0357, The following property will be sold on March 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #211, of Sunway Knolls Subdivision, Section 7, as shown on that certain plat prepared

by Thomas M. Reynolds, RLS, dated February 29, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 236, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat (s).

Derivation: Book 998 at Page 1137 2203 Ginko Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 204-03-01-022, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0357.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016427-00054 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1081218 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2014

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-02375 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Secretary of Veteran Affairs vs.

Charlene B. Hardy; Dalzell Rural Water Company, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on March 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER AND STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO WIT: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PROVIDENCE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT #50 OF SEGARS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY EDMUNDS LAND SURVEYORS, RLS, DATED MARCH 26, 1992, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 92 AT PAGE 619, AND HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, THIS DESCRIPTION BEING IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHARLENE B. HARDY BY DEED OF RENATO C. DELBENI DATED MARCH 26, 2002 AND RECORDED MARCH 27, 2002 IN DEED BOOK 837 PAGE 49 IN THE R.M.C. OFFICE OF SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3330 Kim Street, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 190-13-05-001 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2012-CP-43-02254

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: SRMOF II 2012-1 Trust, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee vs. Michael J. Levendoski, Shawn G. Levendoski, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, March 3, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 15 of Heathleywood Subdivision on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated 8/25/1994 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 94, Page 1190. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 715 Covington Street, Sumter, South Carolina and shown on the Sumter County Tax Map as Parcel No. 204-14-02-049.

This being the identical property conveyed to Shawn G. Levendoski by Deed of KDW Properties, LLC dated October 8, 2008 and recorded October 9, 2008 in Book 1113 at Page 2445 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 2041402049 Property address: 715 Covington Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will

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deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

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

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.0% per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Flagstar Bank, FSB vs.

Christopher S. Wilson; Jenny D. Dennis; Daniel M. Dennis, III, a/k/a Daniel M. Dennis; Francesca G. Wilson, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1176, The following property will be sold on March 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 2.00 acres, more or less, and being shown and delineated on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated October 30, 2006 and recorded in Plat Book 2006 at Page 525 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property convened herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under §30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. Derivation: Book 1153; Page 1945 4325 Live Oak Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040 1920001026, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1176.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 010853-00504 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1081231 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2014

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NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01648

LITTLE MORE OR LESS, AS BY THIS REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT WILL MORE FULLY APPEAR. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY KNOWN AS 41 LAWTON CIRCLE, SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA AND REPRESENTED BY SUMTER COUNTY PARCEL NO.205-13-02-029.

Lakeside Drive and is shown on the Sumter County Tax Maps as Parcel #224-05-05-003.

FOR PARTICULARS OF THE BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES, AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON.

dated July 30, 1993 and recorded August 9, 1993 in Volume 577 at Page 1779 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Subsequently, Arthur E. Gose, Jr. died July 19, 2009 making Barbara R. Gose the sole owner of subject property.

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Bertrand C. Waring, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on March 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND IDENTIFIED AS LOT NO. 1 OF CURTIS PARK SUBDIVISION, AND BEING MORE FULLY SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY H.S. WILLSON, R.L.S., DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1964 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-20 AT PAGE 147, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. AFORESAID PLAT IS SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND REFERENCE IS CRAVED THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY CONCERNED HEREIN. THIS DESCRIPTION IS IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED. BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BERTRAND C. WARING AND STELLA M. WARING AS TENANTS IN COMMON FOR LIFE BUT WITH A FUTURE INTEREST REMAINDER IN FEE TO THE ULTIMATE SURVIVOR BY DEED OF CHRIS SLIWONIK AND BRIAN C. SLIWONIK DATED APRIL 28, 2006 AND RECORDED APRIL 28, 2006 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 1026 AT PAGE 00352. THEREAFTER, STELLA M. WARING DIED INTESTATE JUNE 7, 2013 AND HER INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY PASSED TO BERTRAND C. WARING BY OPERATION OF LAW.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 127 Curtiswood Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 206-04-04-030 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

NOTICE OF SALE CASE NO. 2012- CP-43-01298, Pursuant to the Order of the Honorable Clifton Newman, Circuit Court Judge for the State of South Carolina, in the matter of: Ernest A.Finney, Ill, Solicitor, Third Judicial Circuit, Plaintiff, vs.

Lester McDaniel, One (1) House, Buildings, Contents, and Lot located on Tax Map# 250-13-02-039, located at 41 Lawton Circle, Sumter, SC and approximately 672.7 grams of Marijuana, Defendants ownership of 41 Lawton Circle has been transferred by judgment to the City of Sumter Police Department.

By virtue of this decree heretofore granted, an agent of the City of Sumter Police Department will sell the following to the highest bidder at 12:00 PM on March 3, 2014 at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, City of Sumter, and State of South Carolina (Courtroom TBA): ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND CONTENTS THEREOF, SITUATE LYING, AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF S O U T H C A R O L I N A REPRESENTED AS LOT 41 ON PLAT OF JOSEPH R.EDWARDS, RLS DATED MAY 14,1986, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUMTR COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS IN PLAT BOOK PB86 AT PAGE 621 WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE AND HAVING SUCH METES,BOUNDS, COURSES, AND DISTANCES, BEING A

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LESTER E. MCDANIEL, JR. BY DEED OF HOMECOMING FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. DATED APRIL 4,2006 AND RECORDED APRIL 20,2006 IN DEED BOOK 1025 AT PAGE 0073 IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS WHICH IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO HOMECOMING FINANCIAL NETWORK,INC. BY DEED OF LINWOOD S. EVANS, JR. AS MASTER IN EQUITY FOR THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DATED JANUARY 17, 2006 AND RECORDED JANUARY 25, 2006 IN DEED BOOK 1013 AT PAGE 1592 IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS WHICH IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 41Lawton Circle, Sumter,SC 29150 TMS:205-13-02-029 41 LAWTON CIRCLE IS OFFERED FOR SALE "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. THE PROPERTY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 12:00 PM.

TERMS OF SALE: 41 Lawton Circle is offered for sale "as is" and without warranty.

The bidding will start at $40,000.00.

(If the minimum bid is not met, the City of Sumter Police Department reserves the right to withdraw said property from sale.) Successful bidder will deposit with an agent of the Sumter Police Department at conclusion of the bidding cash, cashier's check, or money order IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited to the City of Sumter Police Department in case of non-compliance by bidder. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with any and all terms and conditions of the bid within fifteen (15) days, then the Sumter Police Department may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent sale day (at the risk of the said last and highest bidder).

The bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser shall pay for documentary stamps on the Deed.

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

In the event an agent of the Sumter Police Department does not appear at time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale.

Martha McElveen Horne Attorney for the City of Sumter Police Department South Carolina Bar Number 2644 City of Sumter Police Department 107 East Hampton Avenue Sumter, SC 29150

NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-1747

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, heretofore granted in the case of United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture vs.

Dwayne C. Stacy, I, the undersigned Clerk of Court appointed under Order of said Court, will sell on March 3, 2014 at 12:00 o'clock, noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to wit: ALL that lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate in Privateer Township, School District No., 2, Sumter County, South Carolina, represented as Lot 14 on Plat of Palmer & Mallard, CE, dated August 10, 1961, revised November 17, 1971 of record in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-31 at Page19. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, reference to this plat is made for the boundaries, metes, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is generally known as 63

This being the identical property conveyed unto Rickie R. Bowen and Deborah S. Bowen by deed of Anthony S. Herring and Alida A. Herring recorded September 20, 1974 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Record Book A-10 at Page 801.

This being the identical property conveyed unto Gayle Y. Royce by deed of Rickie R. Bowen and Deborah S. Bowen recorded February 22, 1977 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/RMC for Sumter County in Record Book F-10 at Page 505.

This being the identical property conveyed unto Dwayne C. Stacy and Angela L. Stacy by deed of Gayle Y. Royce recorded January 13, 1992 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Record Book 538 at Page 1496.

This being the identical property conveyed unto Dwayne C. Stacy by Quitclaim Deed of Angela L. Stacy recorded March 8, 2004 in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Record Book 928 at Page 1125.

TMS #224-05-05-003 Property Address: 63 Lakeside Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: For Cash, the Special Referee will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent) by 4:00 p.m., on the sales date, the same to be applied on the purchase price in case of compliance, but in case of noncompliance within Twenty (20) days, the property shall be resold at the risk and expense of the former purchaser. Purchaser shall pay for the deed and necessary revenue stamps for the deed. Purchaser to be responsible for payment of taxes and assessments not past due at the time of sale.

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the sale but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

Interest on the balance of the bid shall be paid to the day of compliance at $6.00 per day.

The sale will not be held unless the Plaintiff or its attorney is present at the sale or has advised the Clerk's office of its bidding instructions.

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

A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Special Referee Gary P. Rish, PC Attorneys for Plaintiff P. O. Box 508 Irmo, SC 29063 (803) 749-1764

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01114 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Joyce Lynn Boykin, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on March 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND CONTAINING 1.74 ACRES AS A WHOLE MORE OR LESS TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING AND SITUATE IN PRIVATEER TOWNSHIP THE COUNTY OF SUMTER STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 47 AND NO. 48 OF THE HAVENWOOD LAKES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 7 A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS ON PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 87 AT PAGE 419 RECORDS OF THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS; AND SAID LOTS TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN PERMANENT 1987 CLAYTON MOBIL/MANUFACTURED HOME, SITUATE THEREON, VIN CLR1897, TITLE NUMBER: 18249363A, 28X56 SITUATE THEREON BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON PLAT BY ALLEN MAKELA LAND SURVEYOR, INC. DATED APRIL 27, 2000 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2000 AT PAGE 539.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (1976) REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY CRAVED

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: SEE MANUFACTURED HOME AFFIDAVIT FOR RETIREMENT OF TITLE CERTIFICATE RECORDED ON OCTOBER 16, 2007 IN BOOK 1093 AT PAGE 3244.

THIS PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO JOYCE BOYKIN BY DEED OF REED'S HOLDING, LLC BY DEED DATED MARCH 14, 2008 AND RECORDED MARCH 18, 2008 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA IN BOOK 1002 AT PAGE 1686.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5154 Christine Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 220-04-03-002 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01524

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC against, Barbara R. Gose, I the undersigned as Special Referee for Sumter County, will sell on March 3, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND, WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN AS 0.61 ACRE ON A PLAT BY D. D. EDMUNDS, R.L,S., DATED MARCH 24, 1989, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 89 AT PAGE 302, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. SAID LOT BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY WARREN STREET, SAID PLAT, AND FRONTING THEREON 89.42 FEET; ON THE EAST BY THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 12 WARREN STREET, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 288.64 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF BOYLE MOTOR COMPANY, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 90.19 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 18 WARREN STREET, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 300.91 FEET. BE ALL DIMENSIONS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Arthur E. Gose, Jr. and Barbara R. Gose, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, by virtue of a Deed from Rosalie Sowell Senter and Pamela Sowell Adkins

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16 Warren Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS # 228-05-06-005 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 625/1000 percent (6.625%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Special Refere for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Special Referee shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Paul Weissenstein Special Referee For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01785 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-FFH4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-FFH4 vs.

Mary Cooke n/k/a Mary Samuel; Windell Samuel, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on March 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 42 OF BLOCK 7 ON A CERTAIN PLAT OF JOHN R. HAYNSWORTH, SURVEYOR, DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1904, AND ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN BOOK TTT, PAGE 782, AND RE-RECORDED IN BOOK Z-6, PAGE 2, AND BEING BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LOT NO. 43 OF SAID BLOCK AND PLAT; ON THE EAST

BY I STREET, NOW MANEY STREET; ON THE SOUTH BY LOT NO. 41 OF SAID BLOCK AND PLAT; AND ON THE WEST BY LOT NO. 17 ON SAID BLOCK AND PLAT. SAID LOT MEASURES 150 FEE ON ITS NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN LINES AND 50 FEET ON ITS EASTERN AND WESTERN LINES, BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARY COOKE (N/K/A MARY SAMUEL) AND WINDELL SAMUEL BY WARRANTY DEED OF GARDINA B GRAHAM DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 4, 2005 IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 1000 AT PAGE 207. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GARDINA B. GRAHAM BY DEED OF MOOD BURROUGHS, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1976 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 9, 1976 IN BOOK E-10 AT PAGE 540, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:

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ESTATE IN HERSELF, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 16, 1998 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 IN BOOK 753 AT PAGE 416; SUBSEQUENTLY, NANCY P. BRIGGS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE NANCY P. BRIGGS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST UTD 10/16/1998 CONVEYED HER INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO NANCY P. BRIGGS BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 IN BOOK 1044 AT PAGE 185 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY.

Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

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

OF PROPERTY: 2530 Navigator Circle, Dalzell, SC 29040

TMS: 227-12-05-014 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law.

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

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as Trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-6 Trust vs.

Dennis M. McDaniel, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0738, The following property will be sold on March 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: That lot of land with the improvements thereon situate in Sumter County, South Carolina, represented as Lot 42 and 68 on plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS dated April 21, 1992, recorded in the Office of the Sumter County Register of Deeds in Plat Book 92 at Page 803.

This property is represented on the Sumter County tax map as parcel 1560206001. Derivation: Book 972 at Page 1179 4582 Cheryl Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 1560206001, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk.

Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. ยง15-39-720 (1976). The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a personal or deficiency judgment, at any time prior to the foreclosure sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0738.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03250 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1081213 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2014

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2011-CP-43-00523 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Popular ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-E vs.

Nancy P. Briggs; Beneficial Financial I, Inc. ultimate successor to Beneficial South Carolina, Inc.; The United States of America acting by and through its agency the Internal Revenue Service; South Carolina Department of Revenue, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on March 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT LOT, PIECE, PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK H, ON PLAT OF JOSEPH PALMER, CE DATED MARCH 13, 1929, RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY RMC OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK V-4 AT PAGE 455. THE SAID LOT OF TRACT HAS SUCH METES, BOUNDARIES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT WHICH IS INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-5-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. ALL MEASUREMENTS BEING A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. [REFERENCE MAY ALSO BE HAD TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK PB99 AT PAGE 880.]

DERIVATION: THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO NANCY P. BRIGGS BY DEED OF JANICE C. TAYLOR A/K/A JANICE CARRUTH TAYLOR, DATED AUGUST 29, 1997 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 IN BOOK 684 AT PAGE 384; SUBSEQUENTLY, NANCY P. BRIGGS CONVEYED THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO NANCY P. BRIGGS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE NANCY P. BRIGGS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST UTD 10/16/1998, RESERVING A LIFE

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 218 Haynsworth Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 228-06-01-021 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.82% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.ยง 2410(c).

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00754 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Earline G. Jones; Estate of Henry A. Jones, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Henry A. Jones, Deceased, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on March 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN, PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE AND BEING IN THE PRIVATEER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AS DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 62 OF THE POCALLA SUBDIVISION, FIRST ADDITION AS ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT BY J.P. EDWARDS, R.L.S., DATED JULY 18, 1971 AND RECORDED IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-30, AT PAGE 59. SAID LOT NO. 62 IS BOUNDED AND MEASURES AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST

BY LOT NO. 61, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 161.45 FEET; ON THE NORTHWEST BY KINSLEY CIRCLE, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING IN A CURVE LINE THEREON 40.56 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY LOT NOS. 69 AND 70, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON AGGREGATE DISTANCE OF 150.0 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO. 66, SAID PLAT, WITH NO MEASUREMENTS BEING GIVEN; AND ON THE WEST BY LOT NOS. 63, 64 AND 65, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON AN AGGREGATE DISTANCE ALONG AN IRREGULAR LINE OF 228.55 FEET. BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. THEREAFTER THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY ROSTON C. STUKES TO EARLINE G. JONES AND HENRY A. JONES

BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 IN DEED BOOK 952 AT PAGE 1630 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6 Kinsey Circle, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 224-11-02-012 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs.

Shirley Dukes; Midland Funding, LLC, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0841, The following property will be sold on March 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot 110, containing 0.41 acres, more or less of Morris Way Subdivision, Section No. 2, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Shirley Dukes by James D. Willson, RLS, dated March 21, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 316, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 1170 Morris Way. Derivation: Book 643 at Page 719 1170 Morris Way, Sumter, SC 29154-7269 2080202019, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0841.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-03675 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1081896 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2014

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-1632

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-RP1 vs. Lavern Goodman, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, March 3, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel, or lot of land together with the buildings and improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, delineated as Lot 27, Block E of Sherwood Forest Subdivision on plat prepared by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated September 24, 1997 and recorded in Plat Book 97 at Page 1148 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, and bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by Nottingham Drive and measuring thereon 79.96 feet; on the East by Lot 28 and measuring thereon 170.03 feet; on the South by Lots 15 and 16 and measuring thereon 79.96 feet; and on the West by Lot 26 and measuring thereon 169.93 feet, be the said measurements more or less.

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8% per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2010-CP-43-1579 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP vs. Gregory T. Wiley, Tamiko A. Wiley, United States of America acting by and through its Agent, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and CACH, LLC, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on March 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PROVIDENCE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT #84, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY MICHAEL C. TURBEVILLE, III, RLS, DATED DECEMBER 12, 2005, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2006 AT PAGE 2, AND HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, THIS DESCRIPTION IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED. THIS IS THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO GREGORY T. WILEY AND TAMIKO A. WILEY BY DEED OF DAVIS & ROSS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2006 IN BOOK 1043 AT PAGE 467.

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TMS: 152-09-02-005 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States (non-IRS) 1 (one) year right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.ยง 2410(c).

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2012-CP-43-02100

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. against, Chauncey Q. McCoy, and The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on March 3, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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Property

That lot of land with any improvements thereon situate in Providence Township, school district Two, Sumter County, South Carolina, represented as Lot 135 on plat of Robert G. Mathis dated May 2, 1994, recorded in the Sumter County RMC Office in Plat Book 95 at Page 3, 4, & 5.

Also included: 1997 24 x 52 Admiral GMHGA1239611697AB mobile home This being the same property conveyed to Chauncey Q. McCoy by deed of Charles Smith, dated November 6, 2007 and recorded on November 9, 2007 in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1095 at Page 1135.

3400 Delaware Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS # 151-13-02-017 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven And 00/100 percent (7.0%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the

TMS No. 2681603006

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and

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NOTICE OF SALE 2010-CP-43-951

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. against Ronald R. Richardson and Cynthia W. Richardson, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on March 3, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 108 of Whispering Meadows Subdivision on a plat prepared for Whispering Meadows Subdivision recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 95 at Pages 3,4, and 5. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This is the same property commonly known as 3750 Delaware Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29040.

Included herewith and being permanently attached to the real estate a 1997 Bellcrest Manufactured Home, VIN/Serial No.: GBHMK50755AB, which by intention of all parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it.

This being the identical property conveyed to Ronald R. Richardson and Cynthia W. Richardson by deed of Manufactured Housing Outlet, Inc. dated August 27, 2008 and recorded August 29, 2008 in Deed Book 1111 at Page 2342 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 1510502009 Property Address: 3750 Delaware Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.0000%.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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This being the same property conveyed to Lavern Goodman by Deed of Donald S. Morris dated September 24, 1997 and recorded September 25, 1997 in Book 685 at Page 1915 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

Property address: 1024 Nottingham Drive, Sumter, SC 29154

sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

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4485 Pond Loop Rd. Fri 10AM, Sat 9AM. Storage shed, BR set, twin bed, hshld items, & much much more.

Huge Garage, Moving & Estate Sale: 4943 Wedgelake Dr. Fri/Sat. 8-6. Lots of furn., misc hshld items, small lawn equip., lawn furn., Honda 250cc Motorcycle, go-kart, little girls complete kitchen, bikes, lots of Christmas decorations, professional massage table, new treadmill, 10x12

MERCHANDISE Garage, Yard & Estate Sales 4355 Excursion Dr Sat 7-12 Clothes, toys, bedding, kitchen items, books, rugs, TV's & more.

All proceeds go to Relay for Life 522 Laurens Ave Sat 8-12 clothing, fitness equip., air cond., lots of stuff!

Huge Indoor Yard Sale Sat 9-1 Warehouse Corner of Liberty St And Blvd. Rd LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $1 & Up FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend.

905-4242

120 Conyers Sat. 7:00-until.

Utility trailer, children's clothes, Bounce houses, BRAND NEW Melissa & Doug products, baby supplies, strollers, nursery sets, and more.

539 S. Mill St. (Manning). Fri. Noon-5, Sat. 8AM - 1PM. Located in the Former Badcock Furniture Store, Building, Porch and Parking Lot. Furn, hshld, tools, formal wear and much more.

Garage Sale: 724 White Pine Way, Sat. Mar. 1st, 7 - 11 am.

Hshld items, decoratives, toys, baby items, Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun. Sat 3/1 7am-11 Biggest Tag Sale. Lots of Jewelry, small appl., Lg chaffing container, Sterno, small furn. Too much to list. Inside Palmetto Towers (behind K mart) Bring small bills and big truck!

Multi- Family Sale., 202 Burns Dr., Sat 7-11. Fundraiser for Sumter Blue Jays Baseball travel team.

shed.

Moving! 2234 Garrison St Sat 7-12 Everything must go!

Community & Fundraiser Yard Sale (Pinewood) 12 W. Clark St. Sat. 7am. Furn., pool table, utility /boat trailers, stove, tools, freezer, collectibles, and much more!

Concord Presbyterian Church Indoor Yard Sale, Baked goods available. Sat 7-1. 3315 E. Brewington Rd.

2665 Foxcroft Cir Sat. 8AM. Furn, small appl's, small electronics, hshld items, clothes & more.

CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs.

Chanda C. Bradley, C/A No. 10-CP-43-2399, The following property will be sold on March 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the Providence Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 19, consisting of 2.00 acres, "Dogfennel" Subdivision, Phase 1, on a plat prepared by Walker, Parr, & Associates, Inc., dated January 18, 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2001, Page 225.

Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, reference to said plat is hereby craved for the particulars as to the metes, courses, distances, shapes, measurements and boundaries of said lot. This property is more commonly known as 5260 Cannery Road, Dalzell, SC, and is shown on the Sumter County Assessor's tax maps as parcel number 192-00-01-101. Derivation: Book 1026 at Page 00816. 5260 Cannery Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040 1920001101, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #10-CP-43-2399.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011784-17016 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1081897 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2014

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Exterminators FIRE ANT CONTROL GODBOLD ENTERPRISES Residential, Sporting Complexes, Cemeteries, Horse Pastures, Schools $85 For 1 Acre or less O: 843-407-7608 C: 843-687-4401

Lawn Service

2014. 10 opening left in schedule.

Senior and military discount. One free mowing or fertilizing with each new annual contract.

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Legal Service DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT children $125.00. Includes name change and property settlement agreement. SAVE hundreds. Fast and easy. Call 1-888-733-7165, 24/7

Tree Service

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal , trimming & stump grinding. Lic & Ins.

803-316-0128

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

MERCHANDISE Auctions

Card of Thanks 27th Annual Consignment Auction Sat., March 1, 2014 @ 9AM Clarendon Hall Academy, 1140 S Duke St., Summerton, SC Farm, Construction, Trucks & Miscellaneous For more info visit: Auctionzip.com or or Contact Buddy Lewis 803.983.5040 or Billy Simpson 803.225.0389 J G Blocker Auction Walterboro, SC SCAL 110 843.908.3866 ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 105 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

Computers & Equipment My Computer Works. Computer problems?

Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-888-269-7891

Farm Products

Lost & Found FOUND on Loring Mill Road on 2-25-2014: Male Pomeranian. Call 803-983-0931 and leave message.

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Call 1-800-908-5974 Solid Mahogany Dining Room Set, table w/ 12 chairs, (2) china cabinets, (2) buffet tables, serving with bar, (1) entertainment cabinet, (1) storage cabinet. Cost over $35,000, asking $7,000. Beautiful Oriental hand craving.

803-494-4220 or 803-565-5600 Downsizing Moving & Estate Sale: DR Set: Solid Mahogany, (table w/12 chairs) (2) china cabinets, (2) Buffet tables, server w/bar asking $7,000. 3 piece Curved sofa w/ 2 Recliner, asking $1,000, (2) end tables & coffee table asking $600.

3 piece Ent. center asking $900 paid $2,600. 3 piece Sectional Sofa sleeper asking $1,000. Honda Motor Scooter asking $450.

Razor Go-Cart asking $150.

Husqvarna Riding Lawn Mower 20HP 46" cut asking $550. 12x10 Shed asking $800. Professional Massage table asking $175. Table w/4 chairs $400. Full size Carousel Horse asking $1,000. (2) Kirby Vacuum asking $150 each.

(2) 24" Wall ovens $500/both.

Lawn furniture, lots of misc furn.

Call 803-494-4220, 565-0056

Nurse needed for primary medical care office in Sumter. Duties will be physicians support in a community based practice. Send resume Sandhills Medical Foundation, Attn: Personnel PO Box 366 McBee, SC 29101 EXP CONCRETE FINSHER/ Working Foreman, valid Driver license, background/drug test, leadership skills. Submit resumes to Box 349 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Exp. Auto Tech needed IMMEDIATELY. Must have tools, driver's license & work experience.

Apply in person 601 Broad St. Exp A/C Service Tech/Installer Must have valid driver license, tools and own transportation. Pay based on experience up $16/hr.

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Help Wanted Part-Time Part-time House Keeping & Front Desk Clerk. Must be available week days and weekends. Application may be picked up at the Quality Inn in Manning.

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Cash for Junk Cars, used household, your house or mine.

Lawn Designer's Cars, junk Batteries & un- Call 803-469-3820 lv msg . . & Lawn Care, wanted gift cards. Call Gene Looking for new customers for 803-934-6734 $$$ AVON $$$

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The family of Susan B Bennett who passed away on Jan. 12, 2014 would like to extend a gracious and heart-warming appreciation to everyone who shared prayers, caring support and special memories with us during our time of bereavement. Special Thanks to her caregivers for their continued devotion and outstanding service through the years. May the Lord bless you all.

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Asst. Site Super at Shaw AFB project. Plumbing experience is preferred. Will assist Site Super in daily construction related tasks (material movement, inventory management, subcontractor direction, plumbing troubleshooting, performing quality control audits, etc.), as well as plumbing installations in new residential construction. Need strong communication skills, good customer service skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks. Must be able to pass criminal background check, Pre-Employment drug screening, and be able to legally work in the U.S. Benefits offered. Apply online at http://kimbelmechanical.com/app lication-new-employment.

Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves.

Special front end load washer $399 Guarantee 464-5439/469-7311

The Tree Doctor Any size tree removal & stump grinding. Trimming & clearing. No job too big or small. Call 775-8560 or 468-1946. We accept credit cards and offer senior discounts

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3 piece sectional sleeper & chair $1,300, Black lacquer table w/ 6 chairs $1,200, Set of Back coffee and end tables $300. Call 803-983-3312

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JT's Tree Service & Debris removal: Senior discount, 10% off. 803-840-0322

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Farm Products

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Round bales, 50 left. Must sell, make offer. 775-4391, 464-5960

Premium Firewood (Oak/Hickory) $70/del. Tree Serv. & Lawn Care avail. Chris 803-464-8743 Three piece curved sofa with 2 recliners, asking $900. (2) end tables and coffee tables, $600, black desk and chair $200, (2) amoire with drawers and mirrored doors, $700, 3 piece Entertainment center $900, paddle boat $250, (2) Wall ovens, $600/both.

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Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 For Sale: Two mausoleum niches, Evergreen Cemetery, $1,250 each or $2,400 for both. Call 803-983-0418 DISH TV Retailer - Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.)

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EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Business Office Associate -Full Time High School Diploma. Work Experience in Accounting or Business Office 1 or More Years. Detail Oriented, Good Organizational Skills, Able to Multi-Task and Good Communication Skills in a Team Environment is must. Please send all response to P-Box 351 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Exp. Bartenders, Servers & Kitchen help. Apply in person at Sunset Country Club 1005 Golfcrest Rd. Mon - Fri 9 -3 Job Shop Machinist. At least 3 yrs experience on manual mills and lathes. Must be able to machine a part from beginning to end with little or no supervision.

Email resume to RESUME29150@sc.rr.com Springhill Suites Marriott is now accepting applications for Front Desk associates, Housekeepers, and a Maintenance Engineer for full and part time positions. Please email resumes to springhill2014@gmail.com or drop off at Candlewood Suites 2541 Broad St.

Palmetto Gas Local Driver Needed Must Have: •CDL - Class A or B •Haz-Tank Endorsement •Clean Driving Record •At least 2 years driving experience •Great Benefits EOE Drug Free Workplace Contact - Pat Joyner 803-775-1002 x107 Courier Services needed for busy healthcare practice with multiple locations. Must have valid SC license, reliable transportation and clean driving record. Must demonstrate excellent customer service, be trustworthy and dependable. Send resumes to hr_cfp@yahoo.com

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Driver Trainees Needed Now! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed!

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Medical Help Wanted Need CNA to care for elderly male. Will involve some housekeeping. Must be willing to have background And DL checked.

Must furnish references. Call 469-3742

Schools / Instructional AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Housing and Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-367-2513

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Cardinal Greatwide pays loaded/unloaded.

Class-A CDL & 1yr driving experience. Fleet Owners Welcome.

Operate under your own authority or ours! Call Matt 888-220-6032.

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14x70 2BR 1.5 BA Fenced Lot, Very clean, Fully furn. Shaw Area . $450 Mo + Dep Call 840-3371 or 494-3573 Country Living! 8 Miles East of Manning 2 BR 2BA, C/H/A All Appliances! NO PETS! Call 803-473-9999.

4BR/2BA in Paxville, Living Rm, Dinning Rm, Family Rm, eat in kitchen, central A-C, 452-5544 or 704-615-5622

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 American MHP, 2 & 3/BRs, lot rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300.

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

Vacation Rentals ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE to more than 2.6 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 105 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Jimmie Haynes at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

Retail Space for Rent Bracey Plaza on Manning Avenue 1,250 s/f most reasonable price in town!!! Please call 436-0020 Office rentals: 712 Bultman Dr. Downstairs •(2) offices suite w/outside entrance. $300/mo.

Upstairs: •450 sq ft, (2) offices $325/mo. •250 sq ft (1) lg office $225/mo. •170 sq ft $165/mo •300 sq ft lg office $275 o •265 sq ft (2) office $250/mo.

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HVAC Careers Start here - Heat things up with hands on training in months not years. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Centura College 888-891-1658.

Make Extra $$$ Selling Home/Body Fragrances Kits are $45, $100 or $135 You Buy & We Supply Call 775-7823

In Manning 3BR 2BA Appliances incl. $700 Mo.+ $700 Dep Call 803-460-3440

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2121 Gion St. 3BR/2BA, Kit., LR, Dining Area. $850/mo + dep. Must have credit check. 803-905-4384.

New Pay-For-Experience program pays up to $0.41/mile. Class A Professional Drivers Call 866-501-0946 for more details or visit SuperServiceLLC.com

Healthcare CAREERS - Looking for caring people to train for work in hospitals, clinics, health. Financial aid if qualified. Call Centura College Charleston 888-242-3623 / Columbia 888-891-1658.

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Unfurnished Homes

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411 N. Magnolia St.

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

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

D.W 1037 Acres, (near Continential Tires) 3br/2ba For more info call 775-4391 or 464-5960. Financing available

Unfurnished Homes

3BR 1 BA Recently Remodeled House , on 1.25 ac. cleared land, with 2 sheds, Asking $38,000 Neg. Call 803-406-5582.

2BR Home on Patricia Dr. Completely remodeled. Like new!

Den, DR, C/H/A $475/mo. + $475/dep. Call 803-316-7958 or 803-773-1838 Mon-Fri between 9-5pm. Section 8 welcome.

Brick 3BR 1BA Recently renovated. Mayesville Area $450 Mo. +Dep Call 843-374-3555

Superior Transportation OTR Drivers with Class A CDL 2yrs Exp Flatbed. New 2014 Macks. Weekly Salary & Extra pay for weekends out! Call 800-736-9486 Ext 266

Rent or buy: 438 E. Charlotte, home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.

803-968-0939.

Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers.

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Nicely Updated 2BR home.

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Conv. Shaw. No H/A or PETS! $485/mo + $350/dep.

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Sumter W Sherwood Dr- Brick 3BR 1BA 1016 sq ft. attached garage. Lease or Cash Call for details 877-499-8065

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1986 Fleetwood DW 3 BR 2 BA As is $37, 000 Call 703-599-5027

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Farms & Acreage

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FSBO: Land, Small & Large acreage.

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803-427-3888.

2002 Expedition XLT Great Condition, high miles $3,900 OBO Call 803-340-0077.

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4 BR DW in Dalzell Pay approx $550 a mo. in Whispering Meadows Call 494-5010 2007 Singlewide. Owner financing with $5,000 down. Call 803-236-5953

Autos For Sale

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Ernest Baker Auto Sales & Equip. Located 3349 N. Main St 5.5 miles from 378 overpass at N. Main., on Hwy 15 N. next to Baker Mini Warehouse. Remember Cars are like Eggs, Cheaper in the Country!!! 803-469-9294 A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

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

Don & Faye 1000 Myrtle Beach Highway Sumter, SC 29153

(803) 495-4411

OVER 32 YEARS EXPERIENCE

LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED 803-460-5420 OR 803-478-5957 SALES & SERVICE ON ALL BRANDS Chris Mathis

803-478-8564 803-478-2928

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Jimmy Mathis

Pence the Painter Since 1980 Interior and Exterior Painting 803-469-4001 Cell: 803-795-3198

DIXIE CHOPPER

10% Senior Citizen & Military Discount

2535 Tahoe Dr. (Across from Hardee Cove)

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