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Roy Creech wins award from YMCA 2014 Humanitarian of the Year honor announced at meeting

BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com It was an afternoon of laughter and applause at Sumter Family YMCA’s Annual “Mission in Action” meeting Thursday.

John Jones Jr. announced Roy Creech as the winner of the 2014 Humanitarian of the Year Award.

“This is a surprise,” Creech said.

“Sometimes the threads of your past, of your life, weave together in an interesting pattern.”

His grandfather, F.B. Creech, first lived in the Y dormitories when he moved to the area and went on to become president of the Sumter organization in 1936.

When Roy Creech was having a bad day in December, he recorded a list of his “absolutes” on his phone to help get him “grounded again.” One of them was the Y. “I know what I get when I come in the door,” he said. “They live for what the ‘C’ stands for. I continue to be proud of this organization. It’s an absolute, and with the leadership and volunteers, it will continue to be an absolute.”

After naming some of the former

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Leroy House of Carolina Wrecking sprays debris after cranes brought down the former Maxway building in October 2013.

“Hotel X” will occupy the green space created by the demolition of the former Maxway and CitiTrends.

Committee approves 2nd round of designs; building could start May 15

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During its regular meeting Thursday afternoon, City of Sumter Historic Preservation Design Review Committee unanimously approved the architectural designs for the proposed “Hotel X” to be built between 14 and 22 N. Main St. This is the second time the designs

for the four-story hotel have gone before the committee for approval because of committee concerns with the original design plans.

Meredith Drakeford of Drakeford Architects said, “The building has been redesigned also to address some marketing studies that were done, in addition to the historical components that we need to have in order to be a good

neighbor downtown.”

The 87 rooms that the hotel will have were calculated from a marketing study. Each of the top three floors will have 29 rooms, and all of the functions on the ground floor will have public and semi-public access.

A two-story parking garage, a

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An artist’s rendering shows what the unidentified downtown hotel will look like. The plans were approved by the City of Sumter Historic Preservation Design Review Committee on Thursday.

The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce is offering to return remaining money left over from the Penny for Progress campaign to contributors or ask them to apply the donation to the Sumter Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

The campaign, in support of the Capital Penny Sales Tax referendum voted for extension in November, raised $82,000 from local business contributors. The expendiBLACKtures for the campaign WELDER covered supplies, advertising, signage and administration, according to the Chamber.

The Penny Sales Tax was first instituted in Sumter County in 2008. The referendum allowed Sumter County to levy a temporary one-cent sales tax to fund 16 various projects in Sumter County. A similar referendum with new projects was approved in November 2014.

“The Sumter business community supported this well,” said Grier Blackwelder, president of the Chamber.

Now there are leftover campaign funds. Blackwelder said about 26 percent of the original money raised, exactly $21,397.59, remains from the

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Sumter Item carrier dies delivering paper Heyward Alvin Holliday, 74, an independent contract driver for The Sumter Item, died Wednesday while performing his duties delivering newspapers to “single copy” locations in an area from Wesmark Plaza to S.C. 441 behind Shaw Air Force Base.

According to Sumter Item Circulation Director/Customer Service Manager Earle Woodward, Holliday was one of the most outstanding contractors The Sumter Item has ever had dealings with.

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The Sumter Item wishes to extend its condolences to the family of such a fine man.

Couple blames aliens for Carowinds break-in FORT MILL — Police say a couple broke into a theme park that was closed for the offseason near the South Carolina-North Carolina line, and the woman told investigators that God and aliens directed her there.

York County sheriff ’s deputies told local media outlets that Francis Greene and Jason Lee were arrested Friday night after a security officer at the Carowinds theme park found their truck abandoned in the parking lot. The officer also found an 8-month-old boy alone in the truck.

The guard said the couple returned to the truck 20 minutes after leaving it.

Greene is charged with child neglect, filing a false police report and trespassing. Lee is charged with child neglect and trespassing. It was not clear whether they had attorneys.

The baby was taken into protective custody.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Sumter man has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting girls 10 years old and younger.

Larry Noal Eaton, 73, of 3935 Cox Road, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with the following: • Two counts of criminal

The warrant alleges that the suspect committed sexual battery on a girl between the ages of 8 and 9 between April 2012 and May 2013 as well as on a 9- to 10-year-old girl between August 2013 and January this year, according to a news release from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect

sexual conduct with a victim under the age of 11; • Two counts of disseminatEATON ing obscene material to a minor 12 years of age or younger; and • One count of incest.

also allegedly showed pornographic videos to a girl before assaulting her.

Eaton is currently being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing.

The matter remains under investigation. More charges and arrests may be forthcoming, the release states.

Author to discuss Sherman’s burning city of Columbia FROM STAFF REPORTS COLUMBIA — This year marks the 150th anniversary of the burning of Columbia

by Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman. The capital city is commemorating the event with a variety of presentations and performances, and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sumter County Library will present a talk by University of South Carolina Professor Emerita Patricia G. “Pat” McNeely, who recently published “Sherman’s Flame & Blame Campaign through Georgia and the Carolinas ... and the burning of Columbia.”

McNeely taught reporting in the USC School of Journalism. Before joining the faculty there, she was a reporter and editor for The State and The Columbia Record in Columbia and The Greenville News. She is the co-author of “Knights of the Quill: Confederate Correspondents and their Civil War Reporting,” “Fighting Words: A History of the Media in South Carolina” and “Palmetto Press: A History of Newspapers in South Carolina.”

“Knights of the Quill” was one of three finalists in 2010 for the AEJMC Tankard Award, an international award given for the most significant journalism and mass communications book.

“Sherman’s Flame & Blame Campaign through Georgia and the Carolinas” shows how Sherman “created a war on civilians” as well as caused catastrophic destruction.

“In addition to physical and

economic assaults, Sherman designed a massive psychological strategy designed to cripple the Confederacy, to destroy the faith of civilians in their leaders and their government and to kill the will of the people to fight,” McNeely said. She will show illustrations in a PowerPoint presentation.

Sherman’s MCNEELY strategy was simple, she said.

“Sherman issued orders when he left Atlanta that prohibited destruction of private property but, as long as he didn’t physically witness his soldiers committing atrocities, he allowed his foragers to pillage, rob and burn while simultaneously blaming the atrocities on the nearest Confederate.”

The strategy is tied together in McNeely’s book.

“In the case of Columbia,” McNeely said, “Sherman first blamed the governor and then the mayor for leaving liquor in the city, but since that meant blaming his own troops, he quickly shifted into his ‘flame and blame’ mode and accused Gen. Wade Hampton, who had been out of the city for more than eight hours.”

The flame and blame strategy accounts for the reason that so many people still believe Sherman’s disinformation about Columbia catching on fire from cotton that he said Hampton left burning in the streets.

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Patricia McNeely’s talk Saturday at the Sumter County Library will be based on her book, “Sherman’s Flame & Blame Campaign through Georgia and the Carolinas and the burning of Columbia.”

She provides evidence that Sherman’s destruction was not just physical, but also psychological. didn’t leave cotton burning in the streets, and he was camped several miles outside Columbia toward Ridgeway when the holocaust started on a 3-rocket signal at about 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17,” McNeely said. “The cotton fires were started by Sherman’s troops, which was attested to by dozens of Columbians who saw Sherman’s troops rob and pillage their houses and set fire to their homes in the evening, long after Hampton was out of the city. If Sherman were around today, he would be vastly amused that so many people still believe the disinformation he spread during his campaign.”

Sherman finally recanted his charges against Hampton in 1875 when he wrote his memoirs, saying, “In my official report of this conflagration, I distinctly charged it to Gen. Wade Hampton, and confess I did so pointedly, to shake the faith of his people in him, for he was in my opinion boastful, and professed to be the special champion of South Carolina.”

By then, Sherman’s disinformation on his campaign through Georgia and the Carolinas had taken root and has continued to spread for almost 150 years.

Sumter Item writer Ivy Moore contributed to this story.

Clarendon School District 2 trustee Fleming reinstated after charges dropped

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The Clarendon County Board of Education lifted a suspension of Clarendon School District 2 Trustee Robert Fleming at its meeting on Monday.

Fleming was suspended Dec. 17 after being arrested Nov. 13 in Williamsburg County for allegedly removing roadside campaign signs and impersonating an

officer by showing an out-of-date parole officer ID to police. Fleming was charged with five counts of petit larceny and one count of impersonating an officer. Richard Canady, who was with Fleming at the time of his arrest, was also charged with five counts of petit larceny in the incident.

The petit larceny charges were dropped after Fleming made restitution to the victims, Greeleyville Police

Chief Mike Graham said.

According to Fleming’s attorney Ray Chandler, the count of impersonating an officer was also resolved when Fleming agreed to pay a $235.50 fine for illegal parking.

Chandler said that Fleming had been unaware of a special election taking place in Williamsburg County and was removing campaign signs he thought were out of date at the time of

the incident.

“The motion to suspend him was that if the charges were dropped, or if he would be found innocent of the charges, we would reinstate him, which we did,” Clarendon School District Board of Education President George Wilson said Thursday. “We wanted to do it before the Clarendon School District 2 regular monthly meeting.”

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Anti-abortion activists stage a “die-in” in front of the White House in Washington on Wednesday. Buoyed by conservative gains in the November election, the anti-abortion movement is busy mobilizing on behalf of bills in Congress and several state legislatures that would further curtail women’s access to the procedure. Thursday marked the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

After stumble, GOP pushes different abortion bill

BY ALAN FRAM The Associated Press WASHINGTON — With thousands of abortion foes massing blocks away for their annual protest march, Republicans pushed legislation toward House passage Thursday tightening restrictions on federal financing of abortions that the White House quickly threatened to veto. But it was not the bill an embarrassed GOP had hoped to approve.

Republican leaders had wanted to approve legislation criminalizing most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a measure that had also drawn a threatened veto. Late Wednesday, they abruptly postponed the confrontation indefinitely after concluding they were short of votes.

Instead, the House began debating legislation barring taxpayer funding of abortions — a prohibition that’s already largely in place. Republicans say the bill will tighten the restrictions to make sure no funds flow to abortions under President Obama’s health care law. It is the same as a measure the House approved last year on a near party-line vote.

“Conscientious pro-life Americans who don’t want to be complicit in the wounding of women and killing of babies are paying for abortions,

and many of them don’t even know it,” said Rep. Christopher Smith, R-N.J., a longtime abortion opponent.

Democrats mocked the GOP’s failure to rally support behind the measure barring late-term abortions but said sarcastically that Republicans seemed to have unlimited numbers of bills curbing the procedure.

“Can’t pass this one? Grab another. Can’t pass that one?

Grab the next one,” said Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y. “Their insistence on attacking women’s health seemingly knows no bounds.”

The bill would permanently ban the use of federal money for abortions — a prohibition that’s already in effect but that Congress must renew each year.

It would also go further. It would bar individuals and many employers from collecting tax credits for insurance plans covering abortion that they pay for privately and purchase through exchanges established under the health care law. It would also block the District of Columbia from using its money to cover abortions for lower-income women.

In its veto message, the White House said, “The administration strongly opposes legislation that unnecessarily restricts women’s reproductive freedom and consumers’ private insurance options.”

UNITED NATIONS — French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy challenged the world at the first-ever U.N. General Assembly meeting devoted to anti-Semitism to take action to counter the rising hatred of Jews, which he denounced as “radical inhumanity.”

In a keynote address, Levy decried that “faulting the Jews is once again becoming the rallying cry of a new order of assassins.”

The United Nations was established on the ashes of

the Holocaust after World War II, and one reason was to fight the “plague” of antiSemitism, Levy noted. He called for new arguments to counter Holocaust deniers and those who deny Israel’s legitimacy.

“It is up to you who are the faces of the world to be the architects of a house in which the mother of all hates would see its place reduced,” said Levy, who is Jewish. “May you in a year’s time, and in years after that and every other year, reconvene to observe that the mobilization of today was not in vain.”

The assembly meeting

was held in response to the global increase in violence against Jews and was scheduled before the killing of four French Jews at a kosher market during three days of terror in Paris earlier this month.

Paris was just the latest attack to raise fears among European Jews, following killings at a Belgian Jewish Museum and a Jewish school in southwestern France.

U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power urged the world to stand up against antiSemitism and take action to end “this monstrous global problem.”

U.S., Cuba lay out path to diplomacy HAVANA (AP) — The United States and Cuba began laying out the path to normalized ties Thursday as the highest-level U.S. delegation to the communist island in more than three decades held a second day of talks in Havana.

Officials from both countries described the morning session as cordial, straightforward and focused on the details of converting their interest sections into embassies.

The details include ending caps on staff, limits on diplomats’ movements and, in the case of the U.S. building, removing guard posts and other Cuban structures along the perimeter.

Both sides said they expected the negotiations to require more than Thursday’s meeting to resolve, raising the possibility of future rounds. That could set back U.S. hopes of reopening the embassies before April’s Summit of the Americas, which Presidents Obama and Raul Castro are expected to attend.

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North American Affairs, said the meeting was productive and took place “in a relaxed atmosphere of respect.”

“Look at my face,” he said, smiling. “It reflects the spirit in which we’ve been talking up till now.”

Cuba is demanding its removal from a U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, which Washington says it is considering.

On Wednesday, the U.S. said it sent additional ships to the Florida Straits to halt Cuban rafters. But Washington rebuffed demands for broader changes to U.S. migration rules that grant virtually automatic legal residency to any Cuban who touches U.S. soil.

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Pick up Stars and Stripes for free in Sumter, Columbia FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter Item printed and distributed its first weekly edition of Stars and Stripes newspaper today.

The Sumter Item provides free copies of the American weekly edition of Stars and Stripes, an independent newspaper written for and about active and retired American military personnel as well as civil servants, veterans, National Guard and reserve personnel and Department of Defense contractors.

While Stars and Stripes publishes daily in Europe, the Pacific and the Middle East, the weekly edition represents a compilation of the best and most interesting, useful and entertaining of the daily editions as well as the website www. stripes.com.

Specific beats regularly reported in the edition include the Pentagon, veterans’ issues, congressional action affecting the military and defense, health and benefits and specific areas where the military has deployed troops.

Stars and Stripes, which has been published for more than a century, differs from individual base publications in that the stories are editorially independent with First Amendment guarantees that are subject to Congres-

sional oversight.

Here are the locations where you can pick up a free copy in Sumter: Shaw AAFES Gas Station & Shoppette; Shaw Base Exchange; Shaw Commissary; Duncan Dogs, 5641 Broad St.; Georgio’s, 5500 Sycamore St. at 5000 area of Shaw; Kwik Mart, S.C. 441; DeMara’s Italian Restaurant, S.C. 441; El Cheapo Gas Station, U.S. 76 across from Shaw Air Force Base; McDonald’s, U.S. 76/S.C. 441; Sumter Cut Rate Drug Store, 32 S. Main St.; Parkway Shell Station, S.C. 441 at Shaw; MRMA #441 Midlands Retirement Military Association; two main entrances at Patton Hall, 3rd Army; and YMCA on Miller Road.

Here’s where to pick up copies in Columbia: McEntire Joint National Guard Base; Mr. Bunky’s on U.S. 76; Walmart, 5240 Forest Drive at Fort Jackson; Chick-Fil-A, Forest Drive at Fort Jackson; Pancho’s Bar & Grill, 5400 Forest Drive at Fort Jackson; Kangaroo Express, 5425 Forest Drive at Fort Jackson; Groucho’s Deli, 47817 Forest Drive at Fort Jackson; BI-LO, 4711 Forest Drive at Fort Jackson; Starbucks, Forest Drive, Trenholm Plaza at Fort Jackson; and Shell/Corner Pantry, Forest Drive at Fort Jackson.

You can find the first American edition of Stars and Stripes printed by The Sumter Item in several places in Sumter and Columbia. The weekly paper is free and has been published around the world for more than a century, with daily editions in Europe, the Pacific and the Middle East.

POLICE BLOTTER STOLEN PROPERTY A wallet valued at $100, containing several credit and debit cards, was reportedly stolen from a Nissan Titan in the first block of Trailwood Drive between 5 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 a.m. Friday. The stolen debit card reportedly showed $458 worth of unauthorized transactions from various locations after the break-in.

A 15-inch flat-screen TV valued at $125 and a GPS unit valued at $350 were reportedly stolen from a 2013 International Prostar Semi truck in the first block of Grier Street between noon Sunday and 8:20 a.m. Monday.

A 2011 Toyota Camry of an undetermined value was reported stolen from outside a Dalzell home in the 2400 block of Navigator Circle about 7:15 a.m.

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A mo-ped valued at $800 was reported stolen from a shed in the 400 block of Castle Street at 11:30 a.m.

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Two flat-screen TVs, an HP laptop and assorted clothing of undetermined value were reported stolen from a home in the 1000 block of Cherryvale Drive at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.

A 42-inch Sony LCD TV of undetermined value was reported stolen from a Rembert home in the 6600 block of Young Street at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A Hewlett Packard 5 laptop valued at $1,000 was reported stolen from the back seat of a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in the 300 block of Harmony Court at 9:05 p.m. Monday.

DAMAGED PROPERTY A 2007 Chevrolet Impala’s head and tail lights were broken out, and it was reportedly vandalized between 9 p.m. Friday and

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BY FRANK JORDANS The Associated Press BERLIN — Scientists have succeeded in reading parts of an ancient scroll that was buried in a volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago, holding out the promise that the world’s oldest surviving library may one day reveal all of its secrets.

The scroll is among hundreds retrieved from the remains of a lavish villa at Herculaneum, which along with Pompeii was one of several Roman towns that were destroyed when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79.

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“The papyri were completely covered in blazing-hot volcanic material,”

said Vito Mocella, a theoretical scientist at the Institute of Microelectronics and Microsystems in Naples who led the latest project.

Previous attempts to peer inside the scrolls failed to yield any readable texts because the ink used in ancient times was made from a mixture of charcoal and gum. This makes it indistinguishable from the burned papyrus.

Mocella and his colleagues decided to try a method called X-ray phase contrast tomography that had previously been used to examine fossils without damaging them.

Phase contrast tomography takes advantage of subtle differences in the way radiation — such as X-rays — passes through different substances, in this case papyrus and ink.

Using lab time at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble, France, the researchers found they were able to decipher several letters, proving that the method could be used to read what’s hidden inside the scrolls.

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Ancient scrolls, covered in volcanic material, are displayed at Naples’ National Library, Italy, on Tuesday. Scientists have succeeded in reading parts of an ancient scroll that was buried in a volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago.

“Our goal was to show that the technique is sensitive to the writing,” said Mocella. In a further step, the scientists compared the handwriting to that of other texts, allowing them to conclude that it was likely the work of Philodemus, a poet and Epicurean philosopher who died about a century before the volcanic eruption.

The next challenge will be to automate the laborious process of scanning the charred lumps of papyrus

and deciphering the texts inside them, so that some 700 further scrolls stored in Naples can be read, Mocella said.

Scholars studying the Herculaneum texts say the new technique, which was detailed in an article published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, may well mark a breakthrough for their efforts to unlock the ancient philosophical ideas hidden from view for almost two millennia.

Volcanic eruption in Tonga creates new island mile of the new island on Saturday to take a closer look.

He said it’s made mainly of loose scoria and its dimensions are about 1.1 miles by 0.9 miles and that it rises about 109 yards above the sea.

“It’s quite an exciting site; you get to see the birth of an island,” he said. “Visually it was quite spectacular, but there was no big sound coming with it, no boom. It was a bit eerie.”

He said that once the volcano stops erupting, it will likely take the ocean no more than a

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A volcanic eruption in Tonga has created a new island — although one scientist said Wednesday it could soon disappear.

The volcano has been erupting for a month in the ocean about 40 miles northwest of the capital, Nuku’alofa. Last week it disrupted international air travel to the Pacific archipelago for several days.

New Zealand volcanologist Nico Fournier said he traveled by boat to within about a

few months to erode the island entirely. He said it would need to be made of lava or something more durable to survive.

Fournier, who works for New Zealand agency GNS Science, said he was able to establish that the volcano was mainly belching steam into the atmosphere and that the small amount of ash it was sending out was rising no more than about 1.2 miles.

That will come as a relief to airlines, as it is the ash that can be dangerous to planes.

Fournier said the ocean around the island is likely fairly shallow, perhaps only about 328 to 656 feet deep. He said

there is no name yet for the new island, and he has been told that any naming rights will fall to Tonga’s king.

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DESIGNS FROM PAGE A1 separate project proposed by the city, is also in the works to be constructed with the hotel.

“It is not part of what the developer is doing, but it is part of what the city is doing,” Drakeford said. “It probably exceeds the required parking by about 50 spaces.”

Greg Thompson, a representative of the development group, said “time is of the essence” and the development team

and architects “really urge staff to give us the go ahead because we would like to break ground May 15.”

Howie Owens, downtown development manager, said the hotel represents taking a huge step in redeveloping downtown.

“We’re excited and feel 100 percent confident in the developer’s experience, and when this project is complete, it will absolutely exceed all expectations in Sumter and surrounding areas,” he said.

In other news: • The review committee approved architectural designs for the proposed bar

THE SUMTER ITEM and theater that will be located on the corner of North Main Street and Law Range. The designs were unanimously approved after committee Chairman Scott Bell stated his concerns for the historic elements of the building; • The committee heard recommendations from the city planning department Senior Planner Claudia Rainey about matters that can be approved without going before the committee; and • J. Grady Locklear was elected chairman and Billy Taylor was elected vice chairman of the committee.

Roy Creech, left, the Sumter YMCA’s 2014 Humanitarian of the Year, jokes with John Jones Jr.; his wife, Ginger; and Meg Creech after the reception at Sunset Country Club on Thursday.

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We are now located at 480 E. LIBERTY STREET CREECH FROM PAGE A1 winners besides Jones, who received the award for 2013, Creech said he was humbled to be named Humanitarian of the Year.

“I don’t deserve to walk on the same sidewalk as those guys,” he said.

Some of those former recipients were present and disagreed.

“I think it’s fantastic,” Stan DuBose said. “He earned it. He’s made lots of contributions to so many in life. He’s an outstanding young Christian man.”

Creech’s own father-in-law and another previous winner, Bill Price, concurred.

“I think it’s wonderful,” he said about Creech being recognized. “He’s a fine young man. He’s been married to our daughter 25 years or more now. We’re real proud of them, and we’re real proud of him. This is well deserved. He’ll represent the Y and the community well.”

Others who received awards were: • DeNeige Darr, Volunteer of the Year; • Betsy Humphries, Mary

DONATIONS FROM PAGE A1 campaign. The Chamber is offering the 36 contributors a choice between a refund and a donation to the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Fourteen of the 16 who have responded have requested allocating the money to the foundation, while two have requested the refund.

Blackwelder said of the reasoning behind the decision, “Once the campaign was over with and we settled all the expenditure accounts, we said there’s not going to be another campaign for another six or seven years or so. Let’s give it back to the contributors.”

Bobby Boykin, chairman of the Penny for Progress Committee, said it speaks volumes about the job the Chamber is doing and the care for the business community, as well as the local contributors who are committed to doing the right thing.

“The funds were collected for a particular purpose,” said Boykin. He said the Chamber was a good steward of the business community’s investments “and they just want to do the right thing.”

The foundation supports local economic development, educational needs and community beautification, among other initiatives.

‘I think it’s fantastic. He earned it. He’s made lots of contributions to so many in life. He’s an outstanding young Christian man.’

STAN DuBOSE Jean White and Nancy Weinberg, John M. Mahon Spirit Award; • Christen Moore, Youth of the Year; and • Stephanie Lewis, Employee of the Year.

Dr. Mary Blanchard served as the keynote speaker, drawing both giggles and hand clapping with some of her comments.

“If it wasn’t for the weather, some people couldn’t start a conversation,” she said. “If it wasn’t for the Y, some people wouldn’t know how to start or end their day.”

The retired OB-GYN physician and longtime Y member said most mornings she goes to the Y to take advantage of the pool. The experience is

good for her body, mind and spirit as the exercise is low impact, it gives her time to think, and it gives her time to pray.

“In addition, I get to see and meet a lot of people I wouldn’t otherwise,” Blanchard said.

During a slide show, Missy Corrigan, executive of community health, shared other inspirational stories such as that of Troy Williams, who was coming to the Y to ride her bike and read. Then she joined YFIT Camp.

Williams has now lost about 80 pounds and has no indigestion, numbness or swelling like she did before the multi-week program.

“She’s also become a little social butterfly,” Corrigan

said. “It’s great to see that transformation as well.”

The annual review showed the Y made some improvements last year such as renovating facilities and expanding or adding programs. The nonprofit obtained numerous grants and is in good financial standing with a net balance of more than $85,000 at the end of the year.

While membership overall has slightly decreased, the number of seniors and families enrolling continues to grow.

“As we enter our 103rd year of service, we’re always looking for new ways to change,” said Kristi Curtis, president and chief volunteer officer for the Y board.

“We’re not willing to settle for good enough. (While) 2014 was a great year, we look forward to an even better one in 2015.”

For more information on Sumter Family YMCA or its programs, visit www.ymcasumter.org.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Ankle-deep in the 21st century, you might believe that a world of secret knowledge has been lost, that magic has passed from the scene. And you’d be wrong. “Ricky Jay: Deceptive Practice” on “American Masters” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) recalls the life and career of one of the great sleight-of-hand artists, just as he celebrates past magic masters and their secret and arcane traditions that he carries forward.

As a young boy, Jay bonded with his grandfather, Max Katz, an amateur magician who introduced him to legendary magicians of the early and mid-20th century, men with names like Cardini, Slydini and Al Flosso, the Coney Island Fakir.

Archival clips show Jay performing magic at the age of 4.

After his grandfather died and Jay was barely into his teens, he left his family, making a living at rock ‘n’ roll concerts, venues that had replaced vaudeville as the stage for talents with a singular act.

He emerges from the counterculture scene a popular figure known for card tricks and illusions. A great clip catches him playing three-card monte with a young Steve Martin on Dinah Shore’s talk show.

Throughout “Deceptive Practice” we learn how Jay has steeped himself in the history and lore of his craft, learning at the feet, or, rather, the hands, of such venerable masters as Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller and spending years researching the history of magic shows. He incorporated this knowledge into his act and his best-selling books “Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women” and “Jay’s Journal of Anomalies.”

In a clip seen early in this production, Jay admits to living fully in a reality very much prior to the 20th century. Writer, director and producer David Mamet, who staged the magician’s sold-out Broadway shows and cast him in several films, including “House of Games,” recalls asking Jay for a secret behind one of his tricks and then realizing that his illusions could not be explained to anyone who had not spent years — make that a lifetime — in preparation.

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TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Thousands in Brooklyn enter comas on “Constantine” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• Terry Crews hosts “World’s Funniest Fails” (8 p.m., Fox, TV14).

• A venerable Pearl Harbor vet becomes a target on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Nick assembles his team on “Grimm” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• Rachel tries to convince Will to have his club throw a match on “Glee” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• Baez sustains injuries while escorting contraband on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

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Recalling the life and career of one of the great illusionists as he celebrates former magic masters, “American Masters” airs “Ricky Jay: Deceptive Practice” at 9 p.m. today on PBS. And, as Jay repeatedly explains, his performances reflect more than one man’s lifetime.

This Ricky Jay profile marks the 29th season premiere of “American Masters.”

• Women share their outlandish tastes in fashion on “Love, Lust or Run” (9 p.m., TLC). After showing off their “creations,” they get some feedback from expert/host Stacy London and frank assessments from a jury of man-

and-woman-on-the-street video testimonies.

This being TLC, which brought you “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” many of these “designers” are sadly delusional and much of the “feedback” is harsh.

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CULT CHOICE TCM celebrates Neil Simon comedies, including “Lost In Yonkers” (8 p.m.); “Biloxi Blues” (10 p.m.); “Seems Like Old Times” (midnight) and “The Sunshine Boys” (2 a.m.).

SERIES NOTES An overgrown kid in a candy store on “Undercover Boss” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * Kristin and Ryan call the shots on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Zoe and Wade move forward on “Hart of Dixie” (8 p.m., CW, TV-PG) * Josh needs a crash course in jock

culture on “Cristela” (8:30 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Stuffed animals take a plunge on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Dean Cain hosts “Masters of Illusion” (9:30 p.m., CW, r, TV-14).

LATE NIGHT Michael Keaton, Andrew Cuomo and Foo Fighters with Ann and Nancy Wilson appear on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Ryan Seacrest and Maddie & Tae on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC) is a repeat * Bill Clinton, Carrie Brownstein and Mali Music visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Judd Apatow guest-hosts Jeff Goldblum, Garry Shandling and Ryan Adams on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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Squeamish in Great Falls, Montana DEAR SQUEAMISH — Because the sight of blood and needles makes you uncomfortable, discuss this with your supervisor ASAP. While these are procedures many people with diabetes must attend to on a daily basis, you shouldn’t have to watch if you don’t want to.

DEAR ABBY — My daughter and son-in-law were blessed with a child two years ago. My exhusband (not my daughter’s father) has hardly been in her life since our divorce 15 years ago. She never called him Dad. We have both remarried.

He and his new wife have moved close to the kids and want to be grandparents. I don’t have a problem with them being close to my daugh-

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ter, but I resent them being called “grandparents.” I feel that title should be reserved.

Frankly, this has put a chasm in an otherwise close relationship. My daughter and son-in-law don’t understand why I’m having a problem with it. Please give me some advice.

Earned the right in Virginia DEAR EARNED — OK. While I understand your jealousy, for all concerned, you need to realize that the more love and attention a child has, the better.

Your grandchild will benefit from having many caring adults in his/her life as long as they’re not at each other’s throats. While your ex and his wife may not technically be grandparents, if you blow this out of proportion, you risk alienating your daughter, so I advise against it.

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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

ACROSS 1 “Mad Men” productions 4 Bark elicitor 9 Lax 13 Force (open) 14 Close-fitting dress 15 Powerful dept.?

16 Striking painting of paddles, net and ball?

19 Uber 20 Facebook button 21 Truncation abbr.

22 Austin of “Knot’s Landing” 23 Extraordinary northern bird?

26 Statistician’s challenge 28 Plot component 29 “__ thoughts?”

30 Reasonable 32 Purim heroine 34 Mythological figure who touched 16-, 23-, 46- and 55-Across?

36 Available 39 Anthony Hopkins’ “Thor” role 40 Channel for old films 43 Noodle 44 “I’m not kidding!”

46 Alaskan insects?

51 Chief Justice Warren 52 Subjects of some conspiracy theories 53 Specks on cartes 54 Enthralled 55 Overdevelop a high plain?

60 It may be cautionary 61 “I shall be late!” speaker of fiction 62 Letter director 63 Narrow opening 64 Indo-__ languages 65 Nixon has two DOWN 1 Angry Birds, e.g.

2 “Happy Days” setting 3 Cooperative action 4 “Dexter” airer, for short 5 Write 6 Scout rank 7 Top story 8 Uniform material 9 Sprinkling on French fries?

10 Free sample limitation 11 Top story 12 Cab driver?

14 One of a pair of Mad adversaries 17 Off the __ 18 Arthur of “The Golden Girls” 22 Sched. uncertainty 23 Witness __ 24 Sharp feeling 25 Rowing beneficiaries, for short 27 Z-zebra link 31 Dashboard Confessional’s genre 32 Changes, in a way 33 Without 34 Rosebud’s owner 35 “Cool, man!”

36 Things 37 __ color 38 Fictional pilot with

the iconic line, “Laugh it up, fuzzball” 40 Circus staple 41 Sun block 42 “The Producers” screenwriter Brooks 45 Milk dispenser 47 Help 48 Uber 49 “The View” alum Joy 50 Milk carton words 54 Snitch 56 18th Amendment opposer 57 Cops’ org.

58 Harvard grad Jeremy who’s now a Laker 59 Rises

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EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

The Herald of Rock Hill Jan. 20

REJECTED POEM GETTING FAR MORE ATTENTION NOW The poem “One River, One Boat” requires little time to recite. We know because when U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn read it into the congressional record Jan. 14, it took him four minutes and 10 seconds.

In addition to a reading in Congress, the poem also was recited on the floor of the S.C. Senate on Jan. 15 by state Sen. Marlon Kimpson, D-Charleston. And it was read by its author, S.C. Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth, at the annual King Day at the Dome march on the Statehouse grounds Monday.

Where it wasn’t read was at the second inauguration of Gov. Nikki Haley on Jan. 15.

Wentworth was told the schedule of events that day was tight, leaving no time for a poem, not even four minutes and 10 seconds.

Haley’s inaugural ceremony was 90 minutes long. The processional down the Statehouse steps consumed nearly half that time.

Officials with the governor’s office said time constraints were the only reason the poem was not included in the inauguration. Wentworth said she was told that the poem was rejected before anyone involved in planning the event had read it and that the content of the poem was not an issue.

But Wentworth, who has been poet laureate since 2003, has read a poem at the last three inaugurals, including Haley’s first. Those poems, she said, were about “safer” topics, “animals and nature.”

“One River, One Boat,” the poem she wrote for Haley’s second inaugural ceremony, touched on graver themes, including slavery and the state’s struggles with the treatment of African Americans. One stanza refers to the Confederate flag flying on the Statehouse grounds, another to a judge’s decision last month to throw out the conviction of a 14-year-old black boy wrongfully tried and quickly executed without an appeal for the murder of two white girls 70 years ago.

But then, the governor’s office denies that the poem itself — most of which was politically neutral — was the problem. So, why not carve out five minutes to let the poet laureate do her job?

Perhaps it had something to do with Haley’s well-documented efforts to gut state funding for public art organizations and programs to bring art, music, drama and dance programs to different parts of the state. Perhaps she has no use for public poetry either.

Wentworth said that former Gov. Mark Sanford’s office had earmarked $1,500 a year to pay for her travel and accommodations around the state. Haley has provided no money.

Wentworth wrote “One River, One Boat” exclusively for Haley’s inauguration, which she considered one of her duties as poet laureate.

We think it was shortsighted of planners not to allow the poem to be read during the ceremonies.

But if their intention was to suppress the poem, they failed miserably. It is getting far more attention now than

it would have as just another inaugural poem.

That’s good. Wentworth and her poem deserve the exposure.

Post and Courier of Charleston Jan. 21

STATE EDUCATION REFORM WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas, having already created ad hoc legislative committees on ethics and roads, on Tuesday announced that he was forming a task force to study education reform. There will be plenty to discuss, particularly with the state Supreme Court having directed the Legislature to come up with a plan to improve poor rural schools.

But one fundamental reform ought to be decided by the voters: having the state superintendent of education appointed by the governor. It would recognize that education is a pre-eminent state responsibility over which the governor should have executive authority.

The current education superintendent, Molly Spearman, supports the idea. So did her predecessor, Mick Zais.

In a recent legislative workshop, House Majority Leader Bruce Bannister, RGreenville, said the change would ensure that “the superintendent of education will be on the same page as the governor.”

Rep. Bannister added, “Everybody needs to be paddling in the same direction.”

Making the superintendent part of the governor’s Cabinet would establish education as a higher priority and empower the state’s chief executive practically to make it so. Indeed, it would immediately put public schools at the forefront of any governor’s agenda. Given the chance, South Carolina voters have overwhelmingly endorsed rational proposals for government restructuring — such as having the party candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run on a ticket.

The Legislature should take the next step for restructuring and put a referendum question on the ballot for the 2016 general election to make the superintendent of education appointive effective 2019.

About half of the state’s budget goes to education, but the governor has no direct budgetary responsibility over how that money should be spent or whether it is adequate to the task.

Putting the agency under the ultimate authority of the governor would provide for more coherent policymaking and allocation of resources.

It would give the governor the responsibility and the authority needed to improve public education in South Carolina.

And it would heighten the public debate on education, particularly during the election. At present, the superintendent of education is of secondary interest in the run-up to the election of state constitutional officers.

Putting public education under the governor’s authority would allow the voters to decide whether they want an “education governor” who would be committed primarily to addressing an essential state responsibility.

It would put future governors on the spot to make a real, lasting difference to public education.

Iran’s emerging empire

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ASHINGTON — While Iran’s march toward a nuclear bomb has provoked a major clash between the White House and Congress, Iran’s march toward conventional domination of the Arab world has been largely overlooked. In Washington, that is. The Arabs have noticed. And the pro-American ones, the Gulf Arabs in particular, are deeply worried.

This week, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels seized control of the Yemeni government, heretofore pro-American. In September, they overran Sanaa, the capital.

On Tuesday, they seized the presidential palace. On Thursday, they forced the president to resign.

The Houthi have local religious grievances, being Shiites in a majority Sunni land.

But they are also agents of Shiite Iran, which arms, Charles trains and advises them.

Their slogan — “God is great. Krauthammer Death to America. Death to Israel” — could have been written in Persian.

Why should we care about the coup? First, because we depend on Yemen’s government to support our drone war against another local menace, al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. It’s not clear if we can even maintain our embassy in Yemen, let alone conduct operations against AQAP. And second, because growing Iranian hegemony is a mortal threat to our allies and interests in the entire Middle East.

In Syria, Iran’s power is similarly rising.

The mullahs rescued the reeling regime of Bashar al-Assad by sending in weapons, money and Iranian revolutionary guards, as well as by ordering their Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah, to join the fight. They succeeded. The moderate rebels are in disarray, even as Assad lives in de facto coexistence with the Islamic State, which controls a large part of his country.

Iran’s domination of Syria was further illustrated by a strange occurrence last Sunday in Golan Heights. An Israeli helicopter attacked a convoy on the Syrian side of the armistice line. Those killed were not Syrian, however, but five Hezbollah fighters from Lebanon and several Iranian officials, including a brigadier general.

What were they doing in the Syrian Golan Heights? Giving “crucial advice,” announced the Iranian government. On what? Well, three days earlier, Hezbollah’s leader had threatened an attack on Israel’s Galilee. Tehran appears to be using its control of Syria and Hezbollah to create its very own front against Israel.

The Israelis can defeat any conventional attack. Not so the Gulf Arabs. To the north and

COMMENTARY west, they see Iran creating a satellite “Shiite Crescent” stretching to the Mediterranean and consisting of Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. To their south and west, they see Iran gaining proxy control of Yemen. And they are caught in the pincer.

The Saudis are fighting back the only way they can — with massive production of oil at a time of oversupply and collapsing prices, placing enormous economic pressure on Iran.

It needs $136 oil to maintain its budget. The price is today below $50.

Yet the Obama administration appears to be ready to acquiesce to the new reality of Iranian domination of Syria. It has told The New York Times that it is essentially abandoning its proclaimed goal of removing Assad.

For the Saudis and the other Gulf Arabs, this is a nightmare. They’re engaged in a titanic regional struggle with Iran. And they are losing — losing Yemen, losing Lebanon, losing Syria and watching post-U.S.-withdrawal Iraq come under increasing Iranian domination.

The nightmare would be hugely compounded by Iran going nuclear. The Saudis were already stupefied that the U.S. conducted secret negotiations with Tehran behind their backs.

And they can see where the current talks are headed — legitimizing Iran as a threshold nuclear state.

Which makes all the more incomprehensible President Obama’s fierce opposition to Congress’ offer to strengthen the American negotiating hand by passing sanctions to be triggered if Iran fails to agree to give up its nuclear program. After all, that was the understanding Obama gave Congress when he began these last-ditch negotiations in the first place.

Why are you parroting Tehran’s talking points, Mr. President? asks Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez. Indeed, why are we endorsing Iran’s claim that sanctions relief is the new norm? Obama assured the nation that sanctions relief was but a temporary concession to give last-minute, time-limited negotiations a chance.

Twice the deadline has come. Twice no new sanctions, just unconditional negotiating extensions.

Our regional allies — Saudi Arabia, the other five Gulf states, Jordan, Egypt and Israel — are deeply worried. Tehran is visibly on the march on the ground and openly on the march to nuclear status. And their one great ally, their strategic anchor for two generations, is acquiescing to both.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2015, The Washington Post Writers Group

LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER SHOULD BE REPRINTED FOR ALL AMERICANS TO READ In response to Don Cann’s letter to The Sumter Item on Jan. 22, he hit the nail on the head. I wish this letter could be on the front page of every newspaper in the nation.

The same people who fought so hard to take prayer and discipline out of the schools and out of the home are wondering what’s wrong with people today.

Who didn’t see this coming? Go figure.

EDDIE ROGERS Sumter

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AROUND TOWN Clarendon School District Two April 15 as follows: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, is assigning student devices SC Works — Santee Lynchas part of its one to one teches, 31 E. Calhoun St., (803) nology learning initiative School Two holds par- p.m.

774-1300; 9:30 a.m.-4 throughClarendon the Carolina Con-District sortium Enterprise session Fridays, 3-8 p.m. Saturdays, entof information appointments only on SunLearning. In order for studays, Goodwill — Job Link dents to receive a Mac Center, 1028 Broad St., (803) Book Air laptop or iPaid 774-5006; and 9:30 a.m.-7 Mini, parents are required p.m. Thursdays and 9:30 to attend an informational a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Lee session. Parents are enCounty Adult Education, 123 couraged to stop in beE. College St., Bishopville, tween 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

(803) 484-4040. For details today in the lecture hall of and appointments, call Ms. Manning High School to Samuels at (803) 240-8355. view the information and make payments. Cash only. The Clarendon County Democratic Party will meet at 7 The Shepherd’s Center, 24 Council St., will offer public in- p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at formation sessions from 11 to Bassard’s Pond House, 4162 Rev JW Carter Road, Sum11:50 a.m. on Thursdays as merton. follows: Jan. 29, CSI-Forensic and elder safety with The Sumter Chapter of the NaCarlotta Stackhouse of tional Federation of the Blind Morris College; Feb. 5, sewill hold its monthly meetnior scans and safety with ing with the “King or Patty Patterson, retired po- Queen” contest at 7 p.m. on lice chief; Feb. 19, estate Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Shilohplanning with Amanda Mill- Randolph Manor. Willie er of Edward Jones; Feb. 26, Wester, president of the planning your spring garSummerville Chapter of the den with a Clemson ExtenNational Federation of the sion Service representative; Blind, will speak. If you March 5, tips, tricks and know a blind or visually imtroubleshooting iPad and paired person, contact PCs. Debra Canty, chapter president, at DebraCanC2@fronClarendon School District One tier.com or via telephone at will conduct free vision, hear(803) 775-5792. For updated ing, speech and developmeninformation, call the retal screenings as part of a corded message line at child find effort to identify (206) 376-5992. students with special needs. Screenings will be The Stroke Support Group held from 9 a.m. to noon at (Overcomers) will meet at 6 the Summerton Early Child- p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, hood Center on the followin the Alice Drive Baptist ing Thursdays: Feb. 12; Church library. Those who March 12; April 9; and May have had a stroke or heart 14. For more information, attack, their caregivers or call Sadie Williams or Auencouragers are invited to drey Walters at (803) 485attend. Call Joyce or Wayne 2325, extension 221.

Hunter at (803) 464-7865.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Robert E. Lee Academy will Inc., Nu Gamma and Eta Zeta hold its 15th Annual Cavalier Omega Chapters will hold Pride Auction on Saturday, Founders’ Day 2015 at 6 p.m.

March 7, at 630 Cousar St., on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Mor- Bishopville. Food will be ris College in the Neal served from 5 to 7 p.m.

Jones Auditorium.

There will be a silent and live auction with bidding The Sumter County Education Association-Retired will meet beginning at 5:30 p.m. A at noon on Wednesday, Jan. raffle will be held for a Yeti cooler. Event will also fea28, at the North HOPE Centure a chance to win $1,000 ter, 904 N. Main St. For inin tuition credit or $500 formation, call Brenda Betcash. All proceeds will benhune at (803) 469-6588.

Free income tax filing services efit the school to improve the education of the stuand FAFSA applications will dents. be provided Feb. 1 through

PUBLIC AGENDA TUOMEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOARD Monday, Jan. 26, noon, Tuomey SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. For special accommodations, call (803) 9340396, extension 103.

SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, Jan. 26, 6:45 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall Road

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sign EUGENIA LAST contracts, enforce rules or make a promise to someone you care deeply about, and you will make positive progress. Romance should be on your agenda for the evening hours. Embrace change.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Refuse to let anyone push you in a direction that you are unsure about. Let your intuition guide you, and you will eventually discover the results you are looking for.

Don’t let someone you love lead you astray.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will face a challenging situation if you have been evasive. Don’t hide the truth or you will end up being blamed for something you didn’t do. Focus on your strengths and doing your best to get ahead. Love is on the rise.

CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m., hospital board room

DAILY PLANNER

WEATHER TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Cooler and becoming rainy

Rain

Rain ending in the morning

Mostly sunny

A couple of showers possible

Mostly sunny

47°

41°

53° / 34°

56° / 42°

59° / 33°

52° / 29°

Chance of rain: 90%

Chance of rain: 80%

Chance of rain: 75%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 30%

Chance of rain: 5%

ENE 10-20 mph

NNE 8-16 mph

WNW 10-20 mph

SW 8-16 mph

WNW 12-25 mph

N 7-14 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a pass if someone tries to use emotional blackmail on you. Focus on personal growth and productivity. Communication will help you get a better understanding of what’s going on and how you can avoid the turmoil.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look for the most unusual route and you will engage in the most interesting encounters and gain valuable experience. Follow your heart and voice opinions that are based on your feelings and integrity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Steer clear of unpredictable situations. Look for stability through conservative investments and tried-and-true methods that will help you accomplish your goals. Strength and courage will ward off negativity and opposition.

Don’t let anyone mislead you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may need a change of scenery, but don’t enforce unnecessary alterations unless you have the time and money readily available.

A conservative push will help you get what you want without regret or loss.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can set a good example and work toward a goal that will boost your reputation as well as your confidence. A change in vocation and productive partnerships with those who complement your skills are in the stars.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep an open mind when dealing with partnerships. Compromise will help you keep your relationship balanced. A unique change to the way you invest or handle your money will make a positive difference and outcome.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take your time and ferret out information before you make a decision that will affect your future.

You will learn a lot from those who have been faced with similar situations in the past. A favor will be granted if you ask graciously.

Gaffney 40/36 Spartanburg 42/37

Greenville 42/36

Columbia 49/42

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

Sumter 47/41

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 50/43

ON THE COAST

Charleston 60/55

Today: Periods of rain; breezy and cooler.

High 58 to 62.

Saturday: Rain ending in the morning.

High 55 to 59.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 47/39/r 38/32/pc 52/32/pc 35/25/pc 49/35/sh 77/52/s 52/38/r 39/33/s 80/65/sh 41/31/pc 67/45/s 64/50/s 45/37/pc

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest.

357.70 74.11 73.28 95.54

24-hr chg -0.05 -0.07 +0.10 -0.21

Sunrise 7:24 a.m.

Moonrise 9:26 a.m.

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

0.00" 3.68" 2.84" 3.68" 2.50" 2.84"

NATIONAL CITIES City Atlanta Chicago Dallas Detroit Houston Los Angeles New Orleans New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

60° 38° 55° 32° 78° in 1999 3° in 1985

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest.

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

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 50/35/pc 39/32/c 58/39/pc 37/28/sf 59/38/s 81/54/s 56/39/s 37/31/sn 66/41/pc 39/29/sn 76/46/pc 64/47/s 43/35/sn

Myrtle Beach 56/53

Manning 53/45

Today: Cooler and becoming rainy. Winds northeast 8-16 mph.

Saturday: Cloudy then clearing. Winds west-northwest to west 6-12 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 49/45

Bishopville 48/43

Sunset Moonset

5:43 p.m.

9:39 p.m.

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Feb. 3

Feb. 11

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 8.60 +0.12 19 4.05 -0.48 14 10.95 -1.61 14 2.98 -0.05 80 78.20 -0.50 24 6.07 -4.05

AT MYRTLE BEACH

High 11:12 a.m.

11:30 p.m.

12:04 p.m.

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Today Sat.

Ht. 3.5 3.2 3.3 ---

Low 5:30 a.m.

6:04 p.m.

6:24 a.m.

6:55 p.m.

Ht. -1.0 -1.0 -0.8 -0.8

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 38/33/r 45/38/r 50/41/r 62/56/r 52/51/r 60/55/r 43/36/r 44/40/r 49/42/r 46/43/r 50/41/r 47/45/r 45/39/r

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 44/29/sn 52/33/pc 53/32/r 57/38/r 52/38/r 56/36/r 51/30/r 54/36/c 55/33/r 52/32/r 50/35/r 49/34/r 52/33/r

City Florence Gainesville Gastonia Goldsboro Goose Creek Greensboro Greenville Hickory Hilton Head Jacksonville, FL La Grange Macon Marietta

Today Hi/Lo/W 49/45/r 72/60/r 43/36/r 47/39/r 60/55/r 40/34/r 42/36/r 39/36/r 62/55/r 71/61/r 53/41/r 51/42/r 46/37/r

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 51/34/r 61/35/pc 51/31/r 48/33/r 55/36/r 47/30/r 53/31/c 49/33/c 57/40/r 62/35/pc 54/33/pc 52/31/pc 49/32/pc

City Marion Mt. Pleasant Myrtle Beach Orangeburg Port Royal Raleigh Rock Hill Rockingham Savannah Spartanburg Summerville Wilmington Winston-Salem

Today Hi/Lo/W 38/35/r 61/55/r 56/53/r 52/46/r 62/54/r 43/37/r 42/36/r 44/38/r 64/56/r 42/37/r 63/55/r 53/50/r 40/35/r

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 47/29/c 57/38/r 55/38/r 55/35/r 58/39/r 47/32/r 50/29/r 50/30/r 57/35/r 52/32/c 57/40/r 55/34/r 48/31/r

Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow flurries, sn–snow, i–ice

For Comfort You Can Count On, Better Make It Boykin!

MID-CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m., Bultman Conference Room (201), second floor of USC Sumter, Administration Building, 200 Miller Road

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep your priorities straight and don’t cave under pressure. Focus on creative endeavors and the pursuits that will bring you the greatest joy.

Protect your mental and physical health from situations that are prone to stress and disputes.

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter

SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a stance and make a statement vocally or physically. It’s up to you to make a choice and to follow a path that suits you instead of accommodating everyone else.

Happiness comes from doing what’s best and right for you.

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LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY 4-8-28-30-31 PowerUp: 3

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

11-12-15-28-57 Powerball: 23 Powerplay: 4

PICK 3 THURSDAY

PICK 4 THURSDAY

4-4-2 and 9-5-9

7-3-3-9 and 4-0-1-0

31-35-56-59-63 Megaball: 6 Megaplier: 5

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Waco, a 3-month-old black and white male husky mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is playful, affectionate, gentle, active and friendly. Waco loves to be held and to be given lots of attention. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

The SPCA relies heavily on community support and donations. Currently, the biggest needs are for dry puppy and kitten food; wet cat food; cat litter; and cleaning supplies.

The following are also appreciated: Newspapers; stuffed animals (any size); heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets (for cat cages and puppies); canned dog and cat food; dry dog, 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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PRO FOOTBALL

Brady, Belichick offer no explanation for deflated footballs

BY HOWARD ULMAN The Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The two men most responsible for delivering wins for the New England Patriots both said Thursday they have no explanation for how footballs used to reach the Super Bowl were underinflated by 2 pounds per square inch.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he has not been

contacted by the NFL, even as league officials investigate whether the team cheated against the Indianapolis BRADY Colts.

“I don’t know what happened,’’ Brady said, answering questions from reporters hours after Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he almost never thinks about football

pressure and doesn’t know what happened, either.

Unlike Belichick, who briefly answered quesBELICHICK tions after a long opening remark by repeatedly saying “I’ve told you everything I know’’ and “I don’t have an explanation,’’ Brady answered many questions and said he doesn’t think about

Gamecocks’ Aldridge inks with Stingers

More than rivals

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

Wilson Hall, TSA squads meet this time as region foes

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com

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SEE DEFLATED, PAGE B3

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In the past when Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter Academy basketball squads have met, it’s typically a game to help them prepare for their respective region seasons, but tonight’s meeting means so much more.

“It’s not so much who it is; it’s just what it is,” TSA boys head coach Morgan Watt said of the SCISA Region II-3A game to be played at Wilson Hall’s Nash Student Center. “It’s a region game, we’re 2-1 and they’re undefeated on the season (in region play) so we’d like to be the first one to give them a loss and try to get into a tie for first with Laurence Manning.”

TSA made its return to the 3A ranks this season after being in 2A the past several seasons.

Each of the schools’ boys and girls squads have winning records in region play.

Both boys teams have had slow starts with 5-9 records.

TSA, which lost four starters from last year’s squad, has seen its fair share of injuries early in the season, which has led to its slow start.

Wilson Hall boys head coach Eddie Talley feels his team will have its hands full. Talley said the Barons are battling their own injuries and sickness. He said anywhere from two to four of his players could miss tonight’s contest.

square inch.

“To me, that’s a perfect grip for the football,’’ he said. “I would never do anything outside the rules of play.’’

With different approaches, Belichick and Brady sent a unified message: Both said they have no clue how the footballs were tampered with or switched, and started learning about the issue along

football conditions during games.

“I get the snap, I drop back, I throw the ball,’’ Brady said.

“I don’t sit there and try to squeeze it and determine that.’’

He does, however, have his preferences — he likes the football to be pumped to 12.5 pounds per square inch of air pressure, he said. The NFL requires balls to be inflated between 12.5 and 13.5 pound per

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Wilson Hall’s Brent Carraway (20) and the rest of the Barons take on Thomas Sumter Academy tonight at Nash Student Center as the two county rivals square off as SCISA Region II-3A foes.

Edison Aldridge had an offer to play college baseball at a 4-year school, but he decided to go the junior college route instead.

Aldridge, a right-handed pitcher who is about to begin his first season at Sumter High School, has signed with Florence-Darlington Technical College.

“I chose it (FDTC) because it’s close to home, and it just ALDRIDGE feels like the right fit for me,” Aldridge said. “The coaches are really nice too.”

Of course, the Flo-Dar head coach is Preston McDonald of Sumter and his is Doug Gammell, who coached at Lakewood High before going with McDonald to the JC. Aldridge said he was also influenced to go to FDTC by Sumter High assistant coach Curtis Johnson. “He was my coach in the eighth and ninth grades at Crestwood,” Aldridge said of Johnson, who was the head coach at Crestwood for two seasons. Johnson was also a standout pitcher at Flo-Dar. Aldridge said he had an offer from Coker College in Hartsville and was receiving interest from Francis Marion University in Florence, both NCAA Division II schools. He is hoping a couple of good seasons with the Stingers will help him along to bigger things at a 4-year school.

Aldridge transferred to Sumter High this year after playing at Thomas Sumter Academy the past two seasons. He had a pedestrian 3-4 record for TSA last season, but the rest of his numbers were outstanding. He had a 1.64 earned run average in 41 innings pitched and averaged 12.3 strikeouts per seven innings. He had two 15-strikeout contests

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Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon, shown here after winning the 2014 Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis, says he will retire as a full-time driver after 2015 season.

Gordon to leave NASCAR Four-time champion says ’15 season will be his last as full-time driver

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press Jeff Gordon, with a nagging back injury, a young family he wanted to spend more time with and a phenom waiting in the wings at Hendrick Motorsports, knew midway through last season that he had one more year in him.

NASCAR’s most charismatic driver, the man behind the wheel of the famed and sometimes feared No. 24, had decided it was time to call it quits on one of the most successful careers in motorsports history. The four-time champion conferred with Rick Hendrick, the only team owner he has

had over 23 years of Sprint Cup racing, and settled on a date.

The 43-year-old Gordon announced Thursday that 2015 will be his final season as a full-time driver, saddening legions of fans, fellow drivers and others who watched him became the face of stock car racing as the sport exploded in popularity a generation ago.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Gordon said he reached his decision last summer. He had seen other drivers embark on distracting farewell tours, and he didn’t want to be that guy. Although he told his crew chief of his decision after narrowly missing out

on shot at a fifth championship, it took time to settle on the day to tell the world.

It started with a conversation with his two young children when they woke up for school. They worried they won’t go to the race track anymore, that other kids might think of them differently if their father is not a famous race car driver.

The conversation with Ella and Leo made the decision a reality for Gordon — and he wept.

“Ella just stared at me, she’d never seen me cry like that before,’’ Gordon told AP. “After that, I seriously broke down. It hit me like a

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Trio leads LMA past Indians 79-58 ORANGEBURG — Laurence Manning Academy’s varsity basketball team had three players score in double figures in a 79-58 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Wednesday at the OP gymnasium.

Rashaad Robinson led LMA with 19 points.

Tyrell Houston had 14 and Jerell Kelley added 13.

VARSITY BOWLING LMA FINISHES 2ND, WH 8TH AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

COLUMBIA — Laurence Manning Academy finished second in the SCISA Team State Championships on Thursday at Royal Z Lanes.

Cardinal Newman won the state title.

Wilson Hall finished eighth in the preliminary round.

JV BASKETBALL LAKEWOOD 50 MANNING 30 Lakewood High School defeated Manning 50-30 on Thursday at The Swamp.

Jarron Richardson led the JV Gators with 11 points. Malik Wilson added 10 points.

Lakewood, which improved to 9-4 overall and 3-2 in region play, will host Hartsville on Monday.

On Wednesday, the Gators defeated Marlboro County 45-36 in Bennettsville.

Grant Singleton led the Gators with 17 points. Latheron RogersAnderson and Harry Sanders each added

nine points.

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Brayden Osteen had 17 points and Dawson Hatfield added 12 points as Laurence Manning Academy defeated Florence Christian 68-35 victory on Thursday at the Bubba Davis Gymnasium.

The JV Swampcats will host Calhoun Academy today.

On Wednesday, LMA defeated Orangeburg Prep 53-23 in Orangeburg.

Brewer Brunson had 12 points to lead the Swampcats while Osteen added 11.

SUMTER 32 CAROLINA FOREST 28

MYRTLE BEACH — Sumter High improved to 8-1 with a 32-28 victory over Carolina Forest on Wednesday at the CF gymnasium.

Ahmad People led the Gamecocks with 12 points. Tyleek Simon added eight and Darius Williams had seven.

improved to 12-1 on the season with a 39-31 victory over Furman Middle School on Thursday at the Bantams gymnasium.

Kalvin Felder led the Bantams with a doubledouble of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Auntrell Harvin added seven points and eight rebounds.

Bates will travel to Chestnut Oaks on Monday.

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BISHOPVILLE — Lee Central Middle School defeated Spaulding Middle 79-40 on Thursday at the Stallions gymnasium.

Rashien Lyde led the team with 23 points while Kentrell Holloman added 20 points.

Darrell Stuckey had five steals and four assists.

LCMS, which improved to 6-2 on year, will face Scott’s Branch on Monday.

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B TEAM BASKETBALL

DARLINGTON 37

HEATHWOOD HALL 37

DARLINGTON — Crestwood High School held off Darlington 38-37 on Wednesday at the Darlington gymnasium to improve to 4-6.

Devante Wilson led Crestwood with 15 points. Cody Lambert added eight.

LAURENCE MANNING 36 COLUMBIA — Heathwood Hall handed Laurence Manning Academy its second loss on the season with a 37-36 victory on Thursday at the Highlanders gymnasium.

Chase Lee led LMA with 11 points. Luke DeCosta added 10 points in the loss for the Swampcats, who fell to 6-2 on the year.

LMA will travel to Calhoun Academy on Monday.

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TSA bowling finishes 2nd, WH 3rd at state COLUMBIA — Thomas Sumter Academy finished second in the SCISA Team State Championships on Thursday at Royal Z Lanes.

Cardinal Newman won the state title, while defending state champion Wilson Hall finished third. Orangeburg Prep finished fourth.

VARSITY BASKETBALL ORANGEBURG PREP 58 LAURENCE MANNING 39 ORANGEBURG — Laurence Manning Academy fell to Orangeburg Prep 58-39 on Tuesday at the Bubba Davis Gymnasium.

Courtney Beatson led LMA with 15 points in the loss.

LAURENCE MANNING Eppley 6, Downer 5, Ward 2, Beatson 15, Bennett 9, Connors 2.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL HILLCREST 32 EBENEZER 19

time on Wednesday at the Darlington gymnasium.

Felicity Sumpter led the 4-2 Lady Knights with 14 points. Hydia Fullard pitched in eight.

MARLBORO COUNTY 33 LAKEWOOD 11

BENNETTSVILLE — Marlboro County High School defeated Lakewood 33-11 on Wednesday at the MC gymnasium.

MANNING 29 LAKEWOOD 24

Manning defeated Lakewood 29-24 on Thursday at The Swamp.

T-Keyah Perry had 12 points for Lakewood, which fell to 2-8 on the season.

The JV Gators will host Hartsville on Tuesday.

SATURDAY

Varsity Basketball St. Francis Xavier at Dorchester (Boys Only), 5 p.m.

Varsity Wrestling Sumter in Gamecock Duals, 9 a.m.

GAMECOCK DUALS

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DALZELL — Hillcrest Middle School pushed its record to 2-7 on the year with a 32-19 victory on Thursday at the Wildcats gymnasium.

Sedaja Rembert led HMS with 12 points. Brittany Epps added 11 and Shalaria Bradley had four points in the win.

HEATHWOOD HALL 16 COLUMBIA — Laurence Manning Academy held off Heathwood Hall 19-16 at the Highlanders gymnasium on Thursday to move to 5-3 on the year.

Trinity Harrington and Breanna Boykin led LMA with four points each.

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ROBERT E. LEE 24

BATES 22

DILLON CHRISTIAN 16

Myla Wilson had 18 points and Kiari Cain added 17 to lead Furman Middle School to a 43-22 victory over Bates Middle School on Thursday at the Bantams gymnasium.

Bates was led by K. Hilton’s 10 points in the loss.

DILLON — Robert E. Lee Academy improved to 6-1 with a 24-16 victory over Dillon Christian on Thursday at the DC gymnasium.

Rebecca Jenkins had 14 points to lead REL in scoring. Annalia Cook grabbed eight rebounds.

On Wednesday in Columbia, REL beat Timmerman 31-24. Jenkins had a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds.

LEE CENTRAL 51 SPAULDING 4

BISHOPVILLE — Lee Central had two players score in double figures in a 51-4 victory on Thursday to stay unbeaten on the season.

Robionne Meyers led LC with 24 points while Brynasia Wesley pitched in 13.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL CRESTWOOD 35 DARLINGTON 33 DARLINGTON — Crestwood High School beat Darlington 35-33 in over-

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WILSON HALL 49 LAURENCE MANNING 14

MANNING — Wilson Hall defeated Laurence Manning Academy 49-14 on Wednesday at Bubba Davis Gymnasium.

Haley McCaffrey led WH with 14 points. Emily Reynolds added eight.

Madison Elmore and Waverly McIver both had six.

The 4-3 Lady Swampcats got four points from Katherine Burns.

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First Matches Begin at 5:30 p.m.

Mat 1 Sumter vs. Lake City Stratford vs. Central Academy Sumter vs. Central Academy Sumter vs. Stratford Mat 2 Wando vs. Irmo Lugoff-Elgin vs. Cardinal Newman Irmo vs. Marion Lake City vs. Central Academy Mat 3 Battery Creek vs. Conway Wando vs. Marion Battery Creek vs. Lugoff-Elgin Battery Creek vs. Cardinal Newman Mat 4 Dutch Fork vs. Bamberg-Ehrhardt Dutch Fork vs. Aynor Conway vs. Cardinal Newman Dutch Fork vs. Laurens Mat 5 Marion vs. Bluffton Irmo vs. Bluffton Lake City vs. Stratford Wando vs. Bluffton Mat 6 Aynor vs. Laurens Bamberg-Ehrhardt vs. Laurens Bamberg-Ehrhardt vs. Ayonr Conway vs. Lugoff-Elgin

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L 12 20 24 28 34

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GB – 8 1/2 12 1/2 16 1/2 23

L 6 14 18 26 31

Pct .850 .667 .591 .381 .279

GB – 7 10 19 23 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W Memphis 30 Dallas 30 Houston 29 San Antonio 27 New Orleans 21 NORTHWEST DIVISION W Portland 31 Oklahoma City 22 Denver 18 Utah 14 Minnesota 7 PACIFIC DIVISION W Golden State 34 L.A. Clippers 28 Phoenix 26 Sacramento 16 L.A. Lakers 12

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

New York 98, Philadelphia 91 Charlotte 78, Miami 76 Cleveland 106, Utah 92 Atlanta 110, Indiana 91 Detroit 128, Orlando 118 New Orleans 96, L.A. Lakers 80 Memphis 92, Toronto 86 Dallas 98, Minnesota 75 Oklahoma City 105, Washington 103, OT Phoenix 118, Portland 113 Brooklyn 103, Sacramento 100 Golden State 126, Houston 113

THURSDAY’S GAMES

San Antonio at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Utah at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Boston at Portland, 10 p.m.

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

TODAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

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

Chicago at Dallas, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Houston at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Boston at Denver, 9 p.m.

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

New York at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Utah, 9 p.m.

Washington at Portland, 10 p.m.

NFL PLAYOFFS PRO BOWL

Sunday At Glendale, Ariz.

Team Irvin vs. Team Carter, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

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Feb. 1 At Glendale, Ariz.

New England vs. Seattle, 6:30 p.m. (NBC)

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Tampa Bay 48 30 Detroit 47 27 Montreal 45 29 Boston 48 25 Florida 44 20 Ottawa 46 19 Toronto 48 22 Buffalo 47 14 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W N.Y. Islanders 46 31 Pittsburgh 46 26 N.Y. Rangers 44 27 Washington 46 24 Philadelphia 48 19 Columbus 45 20 New Jersey 47 17 Carolina 46 16

L OT Pts GF GA 14 4 64 156 127 11 9 63 139 119 13 3 61 123 106 16 7 57 126 121 14 10 50 107 122 18 9 47 126 128 23 3 47 142 150 30 3 31 89 167 L OT Pts GF GA 14 1 63 151 129 12 8 60 138 117 13 4 58 134 106 13 9 57 137 120 22 7 45 130 146 22 3 43 113 142 22 8 42 107 134 25 5 37 98 120

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

GP 45 46 47 48 48 46 46

GP Anaheim 47 San Jose 48 Vancouver 45 Calgary 47 Los Angeles 47 Arizona 46 Edmonton 47 NOTE: Two points overtime loss.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

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L OT Pts GF GA 10 5 65 137 104 13 4 62 148 111 15 2 62 148 108 14 8 60 135 117 18 10 50 125 137 18 7 49 144 151 20 6 46 128 137

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

ATLANTIC DIVISION

Atlanta Washington Miami Charlotte Orlando

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NBA STANDINGS

Toronto Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York SOUTHEAST DIVISION

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SATURDAY’S GAMES

TODAY

Varsity Basketball Sumter at Socastee, 6 p.m.

Hartsville at Crestwood, 6 p.m.

Lakewood at Manning, 6 p.m.

Hannah-Pamplico at East Clarendon, 6 p.m.

Varsity and JV Basketball Lee Central at Johnsonville (No JV Girls), 5 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at Timmonsville (No JV Girls), 5 p.m.

Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Calhoun Academy at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m.

Marlboro Academy at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m.

Patrick Henry at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m.

Sumter Christian at Calvary Christian (No Varsity Girls), 4 p.m.

B Team Basketball Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Varsity Wrestling Sumter in Gamecock Duals, 5 p.m.

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W 27 18 13 8 7

L 15 24 26 34 36

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Chicago 3, Pittsburgh 2, SO Colorado 3, Boston 2, SO Ottawa 4, Toronto 3 Winnipeg 4, Columbus 0 Anaheim 6, Calgary 3 San Jose 4, Los Angeles 2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

TODAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

SATURDAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Gasol brothers to start All-Star game Pau and Marc Gasol have been voted the first brothers to start in the NBA All-Star game, while Toronto’s Kyle Lowry made a late surge in fan balloting and will start for the Eastern Conference.

Lowry passed Dwyane Wade and will start alongside Washington’s John Wall, the first time the East has had two first-time starters at guard since 2000.

Golden State’s Stephen Curry made his own late surge to pass LeBron James as the overall leading vote-getter, the league announced Thursday. Kobe Bryant was also voted to start at West guard, though that’s in jeopardy because of a torn right rotator cuff.

Pau Gasol of Chicago will start up front for the East along with James and Carmelo Anthony for the Feb. 15 game in New York. Memphis’ Marc Gasol joins New Orleans’ Anthony Davis and the Clippers’ Blake Griffin in the West frontcourt.

LAKERS SAY BRYANT HAS TORN ROTATOR CUFF LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant

tore his right rotator cuff in the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest defeat, the club announced Thursday.

Bryant injured his right shoulder in the second half of the Lakers’ loss at New Orleans on Wednesday night when he drove the baseline for a two-handed dunk.

An MRI exam Thursday in San Antonio revealed the tear, and Bryant headed home to Los Angeles.

COLLEGE (8) NOTRE DAME 85 VIRGINIA TECH 60 BLACKSBURG, Va. — Jerian Grant scored 18 points to lead No. 8 Notre Dame to an 85-60 victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday night.

The Fighting Irish (18-2, 6-1 ACC) won their third straight game. Pat Connaughton added 17 points and hit five 3-pointers. Zach Auguste finished with 16 points and Demetrius Jackson had 12.

Ahmed Hill scored 13 points for Virginia Tech (8-10, 0-5).

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with fans and everyone else.

“I have no knowledge of anything, any wrongdoing,’’ Brady said when asked who on the Patriots was responsible for the underinflated footballs. “I’m very comfortable saying nobody did it as far as I know.’’

Brady said he picks the game balls he wants to use several hours before kickoff, then doesn’t think about them at all. He said he didn’t know the protocol for handling game balls after he chooses them.

“Once I approve the ball that’s the ball that I expect out there on the field,’’ Brady said. “It wasn’t even a thought, inkling or concern of mine that they weren’t the same ball.’’

Belichick said that before this week, he didn’t give air pressure in footballs much thought at all.

“I’ve learned a lot more about this process in the last three days than I knew or have talked about it in the last 40 years that I’ve coached in this league,’’ Belichick said during an 8 1/2-minute opening statement during an 11 1/2-minute news conference Thursday morning.

While neither Belichick nor Brady took responsibility for the underinflated balls, neither absolved anyone besides themselves of potential wrongdoing.

Softer balls are generally considered easier to throw and catch, and quarterbacks, specialists and equipment managers are known to have very individualized preferences in how footballs are readied for games. Belichick said he was unaware of the process for game balls until the accusations were raised.

Belichick said he sometimes hears quarterbacks, kickers and other specialists talk about their preferences.

“I can tell you and they will tell you that there is never any sympathy from me whatsoever on that subject. Zero,’’ Belichick said.

Under league rules, each team provides 12 balls for use on offense. Referees approve the balls more than 2 hours before game time, then keep the balls until they’re turned over to ball handlers provided by home teams just before kickoff.

Belichick said the balls used by the Patriots offense are inflated to the “12 1/2-pound range’’ and “any deflation would then take us under that.’’

Going forward, he said, the Patriots will inflate footballs to a safe level to prevent them from dropping under allowable air pressure during games.

BY JOHN PYE The Associated Press

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Victoria Azarenka makes a forehand return to Caroline Wozniacki during her 6-4, 6-2 second-round victory on Thursday at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. onic had a 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-3 win over Donald Young to move into a meeting with Benjamin Becker, who came back from two sets down to end former No. 1-ranked Lleyton Hewitt’s 19th consecutive run at his home Grand Slam tournament.

Fourth-seeded Wawrinka said he wasn’t changing his approach despite the fact he’s defending a major title for the first time.

“I don’t compare from last year to this year. Just a new Grand Slam.

It’s been two matches now. Going to be ready now for the next one,’’ he said. “That’s it.’’

Williams, seeking a sixth Australian and 19th Grand Slam title, saved three set points in the ninth game before holding to swing the momentum of her match against Zvonareva, a two-time Grand Slam finalist who played only five tourna-

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Azarenka beats Wozniacki, joins Williams in 3rd round MELBOURNE, Australia — Unseeded and floating dangerously in the draw, two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka took out No. 8-seeded Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday night to reach the third round at the first major of 2015.

Azarenka’s ranking slipped into the 40s due to a series of injuries that restricted her to nine tournaments in 2014, meaning she didn’t have a seeding at the Australian Open despite winning the title here in 2012 and 2013.

Former No. 1-ranked Wozniacki, who had never previously failed to make the third round in seven trips to Melbourne Park, reached the U.S. Open final last year before losing to Serena Williams.

“I knew that I’m unseeded so I can play anybody — I just accept whoever is on the opposite side,’’ Azarenka said. “She had such an incredible end of last season so I knew I had to step up my game and really take my chances today. I think I did that pretty well.’’

Top-ranked Williams fended off three set points before going on a 10-game roll to beat Vera Zvonareva 7-5, 6-0 in another tough secondround match.

Men’s No. 1 Novak Djokovic had an easier run, spending a minute less than Williams on Rod Laver Arena in his 84-minute, 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 win over No. 88-ranked Andrey Kuznetsov.

Defending champion Stan Wawrinka, who ended four-time champion Djokovic’s 25-match winning streak at Melbourne Park in the quarterfinals last year, advanced to the third round for the seventh consecutive year with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over No. 194-ranked qualifier Marius Copil.

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That’s when she told herself: “’You know Serena, you’ve done so well here, you have nothing to lose.’’’

“Things really clicked. I had no other option but for things to click,’’ she added. “Yeah, I just had to start playing better.’’

After breaking Williams’ serve twice in the first set, Zvonareva only won eight points in the second set and didn’t get close to another break-point chance.

Williams will next play No. 26 Elina Svitolina, who beat Nicole Gibbs 7-6 (3), 7-6 (6).

Venus Williams had a 6-2, 6-3 win against fellow American Lauren Davis. The elder of the Williams sisters, a seven-time major winner, hasn’t been beyond the third round at a major since reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon on 2011.

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AREA SCOREBOARD BASEBALL SPRING REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department will take registration for its spring baseball program beginning on Monday.

Registration for children ages 4-12 will run through Feb. 12. The last day to register for ages 13-14 will be March 20.

Players will be placed in leagues bases on their ages as of April 30, 2015.

The cost to register will be $35 for ages 4-6, $40 for 7-8, $45 for 9-10, $45 for 11-12 Traditional, $50 for 11-12 O-Zone and $50 for 13-14.

A birth certificate is required if one is not on file at the recreation department.

A mandatory coaches meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. at the recreation department, which is located at 155 Haynsworth Street.

For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit its website at www.sumtercountysc. org.

SCISA UMPIRES NEEDED

The South Carolina Independent School Association is looking for anyone who might interested in becoming a baseball umpire.

Experienced umpires are preferred.

For those who are interested, contact SCISA District Director of Umpiring, Teddy Weeks at TWeeks51@aol.com.

SOFTBALL SPRING REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department will take registration for its spring softball program beginning on Monday.

Registration for children ages 5-12 will run through Feb. 12. The last day to register for ages 13-18 will be March 27.

Players will placed in leagues based on their ages as of Dec. 31, 2014.

The cost to register will be $35 for ages 5-6, $40 for 7-8 and $45 for 9-18.

A birth certificate is required if one is not on file at the recreation department.

A mandatory coaches meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. at the recreation department, which is located at 155 Haynsworth Street.

For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit its website at www.sumtercountysc. org.

SCISA UMPIRES NEEDED

The South Carolina Independent School Association is looking for anyone who might interested in becoming a softball umpire.

Experienced umpires are preferred.

For those who are interested, contact SCISA District Director of Umpiring, Teddy Weeks at TWeeks51@aol.com.

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Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Sunday Night Mixed: Don Brown 233/651.

Holy Bowlers: Jim Kaczmarczyk 226; Sandy Claeys 181-405; Jeff Guest 416.

Tuesday Night Mixed: Nick Urban 269683; Thomas Jackson 267-654; Dustin Hodge 266-723; Charlie Boykin 277718; Thomas Price 224-564; Tony Friday 243; Al Heath 222; Jay Gillion 241; Terence Williams 255-737; Phillip June 258-680; Justin Jones 279-775; Mason Freeman 478; Mike Hodge 686; Scott Keisling 718; Ricky Dinkins 697; Ricky Grimmett 622; Mike Reynolds 539; David DuRant 665; Felicia Lonon 211501; Eva Jackson 223; Bobbie Benton 446; Heather Dallaire 400; Tara Draper 379; Tanya Foster 580.

Close Encounters: Mike Barnes 213-460; Willie Watson 221-520; Tim Smith 476; Brooklyn Ruighaver 472; Christine Morris 318.

Possibilities: Marie Anderson 197-468.

Thursday Night House: Larry Schultz 277-714; Don Infelise 676; Alicia Johnson 528.

Afternoon Delight: Jerry Coker 222-575; Les Delahunt 504.

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Seattle’s Irvin no longer a question mark

BY TIM BOOTH The Associated Press RENTON, Wash. — Every now and then, even during games sometimes, Bruce Irvin will be overwhelmed by gratitude.

He’ll remember the two weeks he spent in an Atlanta jail as a teenager. He’ll think about turning his life around and becoming a junior college football standout, only to lack the money to continue in school.

And, of course, Irvin will remember all the criticism that was directed toward the Seattle Seahawks when they decided to make him the No. 15 pick of the 2012 draft.

“Sometimes I’ll be in a game during a timeout break looking at the crowd and think, ‘Dang, a lot of people said I wouldn’t be here.’ Sometimes I thought about myself I wouldn’t be more than what I was,’’ Irvin said. “It’s a blessing. I thank God every day. ... Lord knows I was supposed to be in jail or dead. Just for me to be able to practice every day and come out here and watch film is a blessing. I try and make the most of letting the guys know it ain’t guaranteed.’’

Once considered to be a risky draft choice who could only be a pass rusher in the NFL, Irvin has developed into an every down linebacker who rarely leaves the field. On first and second downs, Irvin is a strongside linebacker who plays on the line of scrimmage.

During passing situations, Irvin gets to put his hand on

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Seattle linebacker Bruce Irvin (51), once thought to be a risky first-round draft pick and a one-trick pony in the NFL that could only rush the passer, has developed into a defensive player that never leaves the field. the ground and do his favorite thing in football, rush the quarterback.

It’s a scenario that works for the Seahawks and one no one could have anticipated when Irvin entered the NFL. “It makes me happy. That was the biggest knock on me that I was situational and I couldn’t play the run,’’ Irvin said. “These coaches, Pete (Carroll) and (general manager) John (Schneider), they never wavered, they never pulled the plug on me and they kept believing in me. ... I

MORE FROM PAGE B1 “(Thomas Sumter) is very balanced; I know they’ve gone through a lot of injuries and haven’t had their team together a whole lot this year, but they’re just balanced,” Talley said. “They don’t have one superstar; it’s pretty much a team effort – which is pretty similar to us.

“I think they get to the boards very hard; they’re not the tallest team we’ve played, but I’ve been impressed with the way they go to the boards, which is not one of our strengths so we’re going to have to do a very good job on the boards.”

Each girls team comes in with a 12-4

ALDRIDGE FROM PAGE B1 and had a strikeout-walk ratio of 3.045-1.

While he has yet to pitch a game for Sumter High, Gamecocks head coach Brooks Shumake said he and his staff like what they’re getting.

“I know (pitching coach) Joe (Norris) really likes his

can’t ask for a better supporting cast and a better situation than the one I’m in right now.

I just have to continue to keep getting better and not let those guys down.’’

Irvin is at the end of his third season, but early in Year 2 his future seemed in question. He had played mostly as an undersized pass-rushing defensive end his rookie season and while he was successful at getting to the quarterback, he also got pushed around in run defense. Seattle’s coaches

overall record but Wilson Hall is off to a 2-0 mark in league play while TSA is 2-1.

Region play or not, Wilson Hall head coach Glen Rector said the meeting between the two schools has always been a big deal.

“We’ve always had very meaningful games with Thomas Sumter whether they’re region or not simply because we’re so close to each other and have such a healthy rivalry,” Rector said.

“Even when they’re not in our region Thomas Sumter is a big game for us, so we’re looking forward to it even more so with them being in our region now.”

Rector said both teams bring defensive intensity.

wanted to keep it simple for him at first and not push him to learn multiple positions.

Seattle started transitioning Irvin to linebacker at the start of his second season.

He was suspended four games for using performance-enhancing substances, but Seattle stuck with its plan. The Seahawks were convinced their best defensive alignment was with K.J. Wright at weakside linebacker and Irvin as their future on the strongside.

TSA girls head coach B.J. Reed said the game is going to be fast-paced and a lot of fun to watch. She believes her team has answered the challenge of competing at the next level and giving its best effort.

“You’re going to have two teams that are battling each other,” said Reed, who guided TSA to the 2A state title game last year. “Two teams that respect each other; they’re going to battle each other and when the game’s over we might end up going out to eat with each other because we’re friends.

“Once we get in between the white lines and the ball is thrown in the air, we’re going to play hard and we’re going to play to win.”

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arm,” said Shumake, who led the Gamecocks to the 4A state title last year. “He said the ball flies out of his hand. He’s a very athletic player. We’re very optimistic he’s going to contribute to our team in a big way.”

While the Stingers want him as a pitcher, Aldridge had a batting average of .367 with a .583 on-base percentage for TSA as a junior.

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GORDON FROM PAGE B1 ton of bricks, and I got so emotional and thought, `How am I going to get through this day?’’’

Gordon said he sobbed during the entire 30-minute drive to Hendrick Motorsports, where he tearfully informed his team and his longtime employees of his decision. Gordon choked back tears yet again during his interview with AP when his mother sent him a text message that he read aloud: “I never knew watching SportsCenter could be so emotional.’’

“I’m emotional because I am so proud,’’ Gordon said.

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“It’s all I ever wanted, to be a race car driver. And here I’ve lived this incredible dream and yet that chapter of my life has been fulfilled and it’s now time to go to the next step and the next chapter.’’

He made a point to say he didn’t use the word “retirement’’ because he could still drive again after this season.

Gordon’s 92 wins trail only Hall of Fame drivers Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (105). His fame reaches far beyond the track and resonates with non-sports fans. He won all the big races, collected four championships in just seven years and had 58 victories before his 30th birthday.

He was a new breed of driv-

er when he broke into NASCAR’s top series, arriving with a sprint car pedigree and talent that made him an immediate contender. The cleancut kid helped raised NASCAR’s corporate image beyond its moonshine roots, making it a legitimate power on Madison Avenue as tens of thousands of new fans flocked to automobile racing in the late 1990s and 2000s.

“Jeff changed the personality and perception of a race car driver in NASCAR,’’ retired NASCAR crew chief Larry McReynolds said. “Before he came along, the perception was more about the good old Southeastern boy wearing blue jeans, big belt buckles and boots. But

he created a new buzz in our sport because he looked like he stepped off the cover of a GQ magazine.’’

Gordon became such a household name that he even hosted “Saturday Night Live’’ and was name-dropped in a Nelly song. He did it all while dominating at the track as the “Rainbow Warrior,’’ teaming with crew chief Ray Evernham to collect checkered flags at a record pace.

Gordon, who debuted in the final race of the 1992 season in Atlanta, won championships in 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001. He also has three Daytona 500 victories and a record five Brickyard 400 wins. Gordon told AP that his 1994 win

in the inaugural Brickyard 400 — NASCAR’s first race at historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway — was easily the highlight of his career.

The low point? Intentionally wrecking Clint Bowyer in the closing laps of the 2012 race at Phoenix, where frustrations over a disappointing season got the best of him. Gordon also said a post-race melee with Brad Keselowski last November was in part triggered by his knowledge that perhaps a shot at another championship had slipped away. He was racing for the win when contact with Keselowski effectively ended his title chances. He wound up missing the four-driver championship field by a single point.

Manning, he was a son of the late James Edward Holliday and Cecil Rosete Holladay Holliday.

He was a member HOLLIDAY of the Mission to Men Choir, Alice Drive Baptist Church and the Alice Drive Baptist Church Life Group.

He is survived by his wife of Sumter; two daughters, Wanda Lynn Holliday Wilkes (J.D.) of Rockport, Texas, and Amy Holliday Hansen (Jeff) of Sumter; two brothers, Cecil Edward Holliday of Anderson and Ronnie D. Ridgeway of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Crystle Joe’l Jackson, Daren Alvin Holliday Jr., Kristina Lynn Wilkes, Jeffery Britton Hansen, Brandon Cory Hansen, Bradley Austin Hansen and Sommer Danielle Holliday; and a great-granddaughter, Madelyn Leigh Holliday.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Daren Alvin Holliday.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Clay Smith and the Rev. David Carlson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Daren Holliday Jr., J. Britton Hansen, Brandon Hansen, Bradley Hansen, Jeff Hansen and Tyler Cooper.

Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Holliday, J.D. Wilkes, Ronnie Ridgeway, Ervin Boykin, Gene Burns, Wayne King, Bill Brewer, James Owens and Welborn Brewer.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 119 Garrett St., Sumter.

Memorials may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150 or to Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Renee Baggette, 3143 Baggette Road, Manning, SC 29102.

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

LUKE TONEY III

held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Goodwill Presbyterian Church, USA, 295 N. Brick Church Road, Mayesville, with the Rev. Dr. Ella F. Busby, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Carnell Hampton. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Garden, Sumter.

The body will lie in repose one hour prior to the hour of service.

These services are entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Burial will follow at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery directed by StoudenmireDowling Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Please sign the tribute wall for Ms. Turner at the obit section of www.stoudenmiredowling.com.

OBITUARIES EASTER G. LADSON Easter Green Ladson, widow of Frank Ladson, was born on Oct. 16, 1936, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Lewis Sr. and Ruby Oliver Green. She departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at her home.

Mrs. Easter joined Orange LADSON Hill RUME Church in Wedgefield at an early age. She later joined Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended until her departure.

She attended the public schools of Sumter County.

She was employed as a domestic worker for many years, until her health failed. Mrs. Easter was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and aunt.

Mrs. Easter was a wonderful person who touched the lives of all who came in contact with her. She always had a smile on her face and would do anything for anyone. She took time to listen to the problems of others and give her godly advice, even if they did not want to hear it.

Mrs. Easter leaves to cherish her precious memories: her three children, Julius (Wilgina) Rembert, Frances (Roosevelt) Moses and Samuel Rembert, all of Sumter; one foster son, Willie “JR” Galloway of Sumter; 13 grandchildren, Leroy, Julius, Jerome, Kewvan, Antonio, Tywvan, Quandra, Brandon, Samuel and Kayla, all of Sumter, Natasha of Greenville, Barbarajean of Columbia and Patrick of North Carolina; 34 great-grandchildren; one sister Louise (Edward) Choice; one special nephew, Lewis Green of Sumter; one special niece, Maggie McQuilla of Sumter; one brother-inlaw, Leroy (Rosa Lee) Ladson of New York; two sisters-inlaw, Elder Everlyn Haynes and Minister Thelma Lawrence of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; two loving friends, Naomi McFadden and Essie Brunson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Easter Mae Ladson; two granddaughters, Yolanda Holliday and Casondra Cowell; one grandson, Quincey Moses; and one sister, Dorothy Scriven.

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

Mrs. Ladson will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., Sumter, with the pastor, the Rev. Marion H. Newton, officiating.

Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 525 E. Calhoun St., Sumter Apartment No. 81 (Friendship Apartments).

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.

HEYWARD A. HOLLIDAY Heyward Alvin Holliday, 74, husband of Mavis Haley Holliday, died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Sumter.

Born on Dec. 6, 1940, in

Luke Toney III was born on Oct. 8, 1957, in Sumter, a son of Dorothy Randolph Toney and the late Luke Toney II. A sister, Tamala Yvette Toney, preceded him in death.

He attended Sumter schools and graduated from Sumter TONEY High School in 1975. He attended Johnson C. Smith University. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Goodwill Presbyterian Church, USA, Mayesville, where he was a member. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. He was a dedicated and loyal counselor for Gamma lota Chapter of Omega Psi Fraternity, Camp Amigo. He received the William H. Blanding Mentorship Award at Camp Amigo in 1996 and the Omega Perseverance Award in 2005. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends, neighbors or anyone with needs in the community.

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, Luke Toney III transitioned from this life into eternal life at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Dorothy R. Toney of Sumter; sisters, Dorolita Toney of Decatur, Georgia, and Linda Campbell of Washington, D.C.; a nephew, Jomori Campbell of Chamblee, Georgia; three aunts, Ethel Toney Gamble and Lucy Randolph Singleton Lee, both of Baltimore, and Corrine Toney Brooks of Washington, D.C.; a godsister, Tia (Joseph) Lawson of Sumter; a host of cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in memory of Luke Toney III to Gamma lota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Camp AMIGO, P.O. Box 1328, Sumter, SC 29150.

Omega services will be held at 7 p.m. today at Samuels Funeral Home LLC. Visitation is from noon to 7 p.m. today at Samuels Funeral Home LLC. Funeral services will be

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CARLA JO TURNER VERO BEACH, Florida — Carla Jo Turner, 47, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Vero Beach.

Ms. Turner was born in Tucson, Arizona, a daughter of Shannon Rotha Turner and Joe Turner.

She is survived by her longtime TURNER companion and the love of her life, Brenden Booth; mother, Shannon Rotha Turner of Sumter; her father, Joe (Cathy) Turner of Florence; her children, T.J. Turner and Angel Wicher, both of Seveirville, Tennessee; and her grandchildren, Taylor Marie Turner and Landon Turner, and their mother, Lisa Karto. She is also survived by many dear friends, including her lifelong dear friend, Crystal Pope.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Steven Joe Turner; her paternal grandparents, Otis and Ruby Turner; her maternal grandparents, Nathan and Lorene Floyd; and her stepfather who she adored, Herschel “Bud” Snyder.

Funeral services will be

MINOLA B. CARRAWAY VALDOSTA, Ga. — Minola Berry Carraway, 86, passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at the Heritage House, Valdosta, after a short illness.

She was born on Oct. 3, 1928, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late Hershel C. Berry and Reba D. Douglas.

She worked at Exide Battery, Sumter.

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Terry Carraway; and husbands, Robert Edward Carraway and Ray Tedder.

Survivors include her grandson, Robert Edward Carraway (Wendy) of Valdosta; two great-grandsons, William T. Carraway and Thomas E. Carraway, both of Valdosta; and a daughter-in-law, Patricia B. Carraway of Hazlehurst, Georgia.

As per her wishes, she will be cremated and services will take place at a later date in Sumter.

Sympathy may be expressed at www.musicfuneralservices. com.

Music Funeral Services / Azalea Crematory is serving the Carraway family.

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RONNIE MCLEOD BISHOPVILLE — Joseph Ronald “Ronnie” McLeod, 69, widower of Annette P. McLeod, died on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at his home.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Joe and Evie Geddings McLeod. He was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church and retired from Georgia-Pacific.

Survivors include two sons, James M. Webb (Beth) of Bishopville and Perry W. Webb (Sherri) of Griffin, Georgia; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne Webb, Jenny Marie Webb, Mary Ann Webb, Joey Webb and Jessica Gibbs; a great-grandchild, Angelica Gibbs; and a brother, Johnnie McLeod (Pat) of Sumter.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Elwood “Jiggs” McLeod.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Clay Smith officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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

LOUIS WRIGHT JR. NORTH — The funeral service for Louis “Lou-Lou” Wright Jr., 34, of 2605 Potomac Drive, Sumter, and formerly of Swansea, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Garden of Prayer Church, 2890 Russell St (S.C. 33), Orangeburg, where Pastor James Hart is the pastor and Pastor Vincent Sanders will be officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter AME Church cemetery, 954 Bull Swamp Road (S.C. 172) North.

The casket will be placed in the church at noon for viewing.

Mr. Wright, husband of Sarah Wright, passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015.

The viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today at W.B. Crumel Funeral Home of North.

Friends may call at the residence of his parents, Louis Sr. and Eartha Wright, 753 Caldron Road, Swansea, and the funeral home.

W.B. Crumel Funeral Home, 902 Webster St., North, SC 29112, (803) 247-2231.

JOHN T. TIDWELL John Thomas Tidwell, 78, husband of Lily Pearl Tidwell, died on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at a local nursing facility.

Services will be announced

by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

DAVID DAVIS Elder David Davis departed this life on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at his home.

Elder Davis was born on Nov. 23, 1930, in Sumter, to the late Robert and Emma (Amos) Davis. He was the second oldest of 10 siblings. Elder Davis was employed by Georgia-Pacific and Santee Print, later acquiring his own business as an auto mechanic from which he retired in the summer of 2004.

Elder Davis was a great man of faith, loving the Lord and His holy word. At an early age, he received the Lord as his personal Savior. In October of 1959 he surrendered to the call to preach the gospel. Elder Davis was a lifetime member of the Church of God by Faith Inc., where he served 45 years as a member and 42 of these years as a preacher at the Church of God by Faith in Summerton, the Church of God by Faith in Florence, and retiring from the Church of God by Faith in Orangeburg.

Elder Davis was united in holy matrimony to Leona Guy on Dec. 9, 1951. To this union seven children were born.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Leona V. Guy Davis of the home; three sons, Buster Davis of Lawrence, Kansas, David Davis of Sumter and Charles (Damaris) Davis of Overland Park, Kansas; four daughters, Betsy (Charles) Brown of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Barbara (Micheal) Martin of Dumfries, Virginia, Dorothy (Richard) McCall of Murrieta, California, and Rowena Davis of Murrieta; one brother, Elder Thomas (Lula) Davis of Sumter; two sisters, Beulah Davis of Sumter and Betsy Sapp of New

York; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law; four brothers-inlaw; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Emma (Amos) Davis; five brothers, Henry Davis, Elijah Davis, Willie Davis, Austin Davis and Ernest Davis; and one sister, Eva Taylor.

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

Elder Davis will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with Elder Andre’ McBride presiding and Elder Wayne Brunson as eulogist. Interment will follow in Stukes Cemetery, U.S. 15 South, Sumter.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 102 S. Salem 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.

MARY BELLE D. MAZYCK On Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, Mary Belle Davis Mazyck, widow of Robert Mazyck, peacefully exchanged time for eternity at her residence.

She was born on May 3, 1933, in Manning, a daughter of the late Leslie and Virginia Smith Davis.

Survivors are one brother, Julious (Joann) Davis Sr. of Manning; sister-in-law, Wilhelmina Davis of Baltimore; special niece, Charlotte (Jerry) Works; special nephew, Willie (Cheryl) Reese; a host of other family, in-laws and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the Chapel of Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home.

A service of remembrance for Mrs. Mazyck will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, where the Rev. Terry R. Johnson serves as pastor.

Words of comfort will be delivered by Bishop Steve B. Walters. Service of Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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

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

JACQUELINE W. SMITH Jacqueline Witherspoon Smith, 61, wife of Melvin Smith, died on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia.

Born on July 8, 1953, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of James and Janie Mickens Witherspoon.

The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home of her parents, 1865 N. St. Paul Church Road, Sumter.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

THOMAS ABRAMS Thomas “Jerry Mo” Abrams was born on June 3, 1955, in Sumter County, a son of the late John Earl Abrams and Frances Tucker Abrams. He departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at his residence.

He attended Ebenezer High School. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. He was employed by Evans Manufacturing until his health failed.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: two children, one son, Bernard Dixon of Columbia and one daughter, Elaine Abrams of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; one brother, Jimmy Abrams of Sumter; two sisters, Frances Abrams and Marie Abrams Singleton of Sumter; one adopted sister, Verlene Blanding of Sumter; one sister-in-law, Iris Singleton Abrams of Sumter; one uncle, J.P. Abrams of Sumter; five aunts, Earlise Holmes, Doretha Porter, Lillie Mae Abrams and Mabel Abrams, all of Sumter, and Fannie (Hall) Mickens of Irvington, New Jersey; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Armondo; and a brother, John Earl Abrams Jr. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

Mr. Abrams will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Kimberly Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Presbyterian Church cemetery.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 4780 Cotton Acres Road, 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.

SARAH D. BRADSHAW MANNING — Sarah Duggans Bradshaw, 61, wife of Louis Bradshaw, died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Palmetto Health Baptist hospital, Columbia.

She was born on Jan. 31, 1952, in Jacksonville, Florida, a daughter of Wilhelmenia Kinsey Jones and the late Willie Lee Duggans.

The family is receiving friends at her residence, 9380 S. Brewington Road, Manning.

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

EDDIE LEE GLOVER Eddie Lee Glover, 53, departed this earthly life on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Born on Aug. 24, 1961, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Eddie Lee Glover and Julie Mae Green-Glover.

He attended the public schools of Sumter County. Lee was a graduate of Hillcrest High

THE SUMTER ITEM School Class of 1980. He also attended Denmark Technical College, Orangeburg. He joined Grant Hill Baptist Church at a very early age. He later moved to Pittsburgh, where he worked as a counselor at Mercy Behavioral Health Center. God gifted Lee with creative artistic talent that he used to bless others.

Lee leaves to cherish his precious memories: three sisters, Catherine (Thomas) Council, the Rev. Racheal (Pastor Michael) Sinclair and Annie Mae (Charles) Miller; three brothers, Alvin Glover, Marvin (Delores) Glover and Eddie Jr. (Maggie) Glover; one godson, Eric Council; three uncles, Frank (Carolyn) Green, Leroy (Maggie) Rose and Horace Glover; three aunts, Lorine Mack, Anna Green and Minne Brooks; his special nieces and nephews whom he held close to his heart; a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Julie Ann Glover.

Celebration of life services will be held at noon on Saturday at Grant Hill Baptist Church, 5405 Black River Road, Rembert, with the Rev. Clifton N. Witherspoon, pastor, Pastor Michael Sinclair, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Eliza E. Black, the Rev. Durant Jenkins, Minister Moise Nelson and Minister Tyrus Goodwin.

The family is receiving family and friends at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Thomas and Catherine Council, 1152 Hezekiah Road, Eastover.

The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m.

The procession will leave the home at 11:20 a.m.

Floral bearers will be cousins.

Pallbearers will be nephews and cousins.

Burial will be in Grant Hill Baptist Churchyard cemetery.

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

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

ULYSSES S. JUNE JR. Ulysses Stewart June Jr., 97, husband of Doris Baker June, died on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, in Florence.

Born in Manning, he was a son of the late Ulysses Stewart June Sr. and Ryntha Broadway June. Mr. June was a former member of New Salem Baptist Church and was a current member of Round Hill Baptist Church in Lexington. He was a retired supervisor with Carolina Furniture Works Inc. Surviving are his wife of the home; two sons, Robert Preston June (Edith) of Sumter and Ulysses Stuart June III (Judith Ann) of Lexington; one brother, George June of Sumter; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Myrtle Smith, Gladys Johnston and Doris Lewis; and two brothers, Clyde June and Tom June.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Turner officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC 29154 or to Round Hill Baptist Church, 230 Persimmon Lane, Lexington, SC 29072.

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) 7759386.

BOYD KING BISHOPVILLE — Boyd King, husband of Patricia Wiley King, entered eternal rest on Jan. 17, 2015, at his residence, 410 Marsh St., Bishopville.

Visitations will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, 302 Woodward St., Bishopville, with Pastor Andre C. Barnes Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Baptist Church cemetery, S.C. 34, Bishopville.

Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

WARREN L. WILDER MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Warren Lamont Wilder was born on March 25, 1973, in Mount Vernon. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015.

During Warren’s formative years and young adulthood, he attended Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Warren was very creative and unique in his own sense. Prior to his earthly departure, he established a courier business. He took much pride in this adventure as he established an impressive listing of clients.

Warren was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Mary Perry and Ernest C. Perry; and paternal grandparents, Bertha Wilder and Frank Wilder Sr. Individuals saddened by Warren’s earthly departure and reflecting upon his life are his mother, Juanita (Larry) Brower; father, James C. (Rose) Wilder; daughter, Jaleah Wilder; sisters, Michelle V. (Mike) Bedford and Sharon H. (Nathaniel) Horace; and nephew, Blake McKinley Horace.

A private memorial service will be held in Mount Vernon.

Courtesy announcement by Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel in Manning.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 325 Fulton Street • Sumter

773-3658 • www.mtzionmissionarybc.com “The Little Church with the Big and Friendly Heart”

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Please call the Mt. Zion Enrichment Center at 773-3546

Opportunities for Life Enrichment 9:45 AM Church School (Sundays) 10:45 AM Morning Worship (Sundays) 6:00 PM Evening Worship (1st Sundays) 10:00 AM Golden Age Fellowship (3rd Wed.) 5:30 PM Prayer Service (Wed.) 6:00 PM Bible Study (Wed.) 6:00 PM Youth Ministry (Wed.) After School Care - Mon. - Fri. 2:30 - 5:30 PM (K-5th Grade)

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Beautiful 3 bedroom/1 bathroom mobile home for rent. Only $599.00 per month.Located in Sumter, SC. Available for immediate occupancy, act now this home won't last! Call 803-469-8515 for additional details.

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905-4242 Inside/outside Moving 890 Perry Blvd. (Near Sumter High) Sat 9-1 Everything must go!

For Sale or Trade Thermador Double Oven Model cmt231 , gas cook top used like new $1650. 803-968-2392 Firewood for Sale Will Deliver. Call 803 651-8672

Full time Musician Area church is seeking a full time musician. Please call 803-481-4501 to obtain an application or email your contact information to salvation@ftc-i.net and an application will be mailed to you. A background check will be required.

Medical Help Wanted FT RN (Days) To work in Local County Jail Medical Unit. Excellent Pay! All Applicants are subject to Drug Screening and the Issuance of Security Clearance by the Facility in Which Work is to be performed.

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6 x10 -6x12-6x16 Utility Trailers for sale 803-972-0900 George Andrew (Andy) Johnson Oct. 8, 1957 - Jan. 22, 2014 We can't believe it's been a year since you heroically left us. Not a day goes by that we don't talk about you, we have memories for a lifetime.

We will always love you and miss you dearly.

Your Wife, Carolyn Daughters, Andrea and Kendra, and Granddaughter, Kaylen

BUSINESS SERVICES Home Improvements Land Clearing avail. includes: Digging ponds, excavation, and bulldozer work. Call T & N Septic Tank Co. at 803-481-2428 or 803-481-2421

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

Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves.

Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311 Massey Ferguson 35 gas, very nice, $3750. OBO Cash only. Call 803-972-0900 Closing Business Sale, several desk like new, lanier copy mach., fax, chairs, sm fridge., drink mach.

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For Sale King Size Bed 803-696-6171

Roofing All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic.

Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

Septic Tank Cleaning

Septic tank pumping & services. Call Ray Tobias & Company (803) 340-1155.

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

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STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

PETS & ANIMALS Pets Chic-a-poo 10 mths. old for sale.

Male, all shots, dog pad trained. $100 Call 803-840-9135

MERCHANDISE Furniture / Furnishings Victorian Mahogany Furniture 4 pc. set. flowers etched in frames $1200 (downsizing) Call 696-4294

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

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

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2 - 3Bd 2Ba Brick Homes for rent good subdivisions $1350 $1250 mo.+dep. Call 803-469-8147

COMMUNITY MANAGER needed for apartment community in the Sumter area. This is an exciting yet challenging FT position. If you possess supervisory experience, marketing, written and verbal communication plus computer skills, then we need you on our team. Previous property management experience preferred but not required. Must pass criminal check and drug screening. Our company offers competitive salary and benefits.

Must live within 25 miles of Sumter.

Please fax cover letter and resume to Attn. Ad#31 at 1-888-985-4447 or email jobsearch.2014@outlook.com with Attn. Ad #31 for subject. EOE.

2BR/2BA, Lrg private lot, fenced yard (Dalzell). $550/mo + $550 /dep. 803-499-1265, 468-1913

Metal roofer installers & sheet metal mechanics. Must have own transportation. Only exp. need to apply. Call 968-2459 before 5 pm!!!

Senior Teller Sumter, SC SAFE Federal Credit Union For details, please visit our website at: http:/www.safefed.org

Trucking Opportunities Experienced Diesel Technician Needed. Immediate opening for experienced Diesel/truck Technician for a locally based truck fleet.

Duties include trouble shooting, general repair and PM Service.

Experience with CAT, Cummins and Detroit along with hydraulic systems a plus. Benefit package includes: medical, dental, prescription plan and life insurance. Paid holidays, paid vacation, 401K, profit sharing and uniforms supplied. Must have tools and pass pre employment physical and have a valid driver's license. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Apply at FCI 132 Myrtle Beach Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153 or e-mail resume to tkrigbaum@freeholdcartage.com or call 803-773-2611 ext. 25 for Todd

3 Bd 1Ba, all laminate floors, country living, $650 mo.+ dep. Call 803-469-3713 3BR 1BA on 1 acre. $550/mo + $500/dep. Shaw AFB area. Call Mike 803-825-9075 Must see! Large family friendly waterfront home in Deerfield,4BR 2.5BA Lg Rec room $1800 Mo +Dep Call 803-468-4659 or 469-0555 Duplex Historic Dist. private completely renovated, lg yard. 1BR 1BA $495 mo + dep. 464-3598 before 8am or aftr 5pm

Nice 3Br/2Ba dble carport, w appliances 10 mins from Shaw military discount. $800/mo (Diggs), 803-968-4192.

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2BR 1 BA MH partially furnished on N. Brewington in Clarendon Co. Call 803-473-3100 or 803-410-1241.

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Commercial Rentals Buy Here Pay Here, no interest, no credit check, no document fees, Floyds Used Cars, 1640 Toole St. 803-495-9585 or 803-464-2891

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2 Br, 2Ba New windows, new wiring and fuse box, well insulted, gas furnace, c/a, fire place, tax appr. $46000 sell $29000.

Call 803-883-2877

Manufactured Housing

SUMMONS COLLECTION/NON-JURY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO.: 14-CP-43-1912

For Sale Nice 4Br 2Ba DW w/ lg. lot 803-983-0408

Commercial Industrial Restaurant for lease. 50 seat dinning room, complete commercial kitchen, Call 803-972-7188

RECREATION Campers / RV's/ Motorhomes 2011 Ultra-lite 32' camper. Elec slideout, AC, heat, sleeps 8. Exc cdtn $14,500. 803-481-8301

SOUTH CAROLINA CREDIT UNION,

FEDERAL Plaintiff,

v.

CARL R. YARBROUGH A/K/A CARL RUSSELL YARBROUGH A/K/A CARL YARBROUGH, Defendant.

TO THE DEFENDANT: CARL R. YARBROUGH A/K/A CARL RUSSELL YARBROUGH A/K/A CARL YARBROUGH: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscribers at their offices, Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 78 Wentworth Street, Post Office Box 22828, Charleston, South Carolina 29413-2828, or to otherwise appear and defend, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint, or otherwise to appear and defend, within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will obtain a judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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South Carolina Transportation

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Condemnor VS. The Sherwin-Williams Company, an Ohio Corporation, as Successor to Merger of Southern Coating and Chemical Company, Inc. (AKA Southern Coatings & Chemical Company Inc., a Southern Carolina Corporation (AKA) Southern Coatings and Chemical Company, a South Carolina Corporation Landowner(s), and John Doe and Mary Roe representing all unknown persons having or claiming to have any right title or interest in or to, or lien on the lands described herein, Unknown Claimnant(s) TO: THE LANDOWNER(S) AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANT(S) ABOVE NAMED:

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

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Road/Route S-101 (Fulton Street) File: 43.039569 Item Project: BR43(013) PIN: 39569 RD01 Tract: 44

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint in the above-entitled action, together with the Summons and Civil Action Coversheet, were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina, on

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED advised and notified, that pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedures Act, Section the within 28-2-10, et seq., Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, has been filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County. The purpose of this lawsuit is to enable the Condemnor, the South Carolina Department of Transportation, to acquire certain real property for its public purposes as is more fully stated in the attached Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment. Responsive pleadings to the Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment are not necessary.

LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Condemnor above named pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedures Act Section 28-2-10, et seq., of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended, has brought an action against the Condemnee(s) above named to acquire the real property descirbed herein for public purposes, to-wit: All that parcel or strip of land, in fee simple, with improvements thereon if any, containing 0.37 acre (16,156 square feet) of land and being described as follows: Within 60 feet of the survey centerline of Road S-101 (Fulton St.), on the right between approximate survey stations 25+00 and 27+75, thence within 75 feet between approximate

South Carolina Department of Corrections

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Saturday, January 24, 2015 • 9:00am - 1:00pm Hiring All Qualified Applicants for the Position of

Correctional Officer II Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years of age, High School Diploma or GED, No Criminal Record, Must possess a Valid Current Driver’s License. If offered employment, you must pass a physical examination.

WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Shift (No Rotation), 2 weekends off per month, work only 14 days per month.

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4 PIECE PLACEMAT SETS Sale $3.00 per set 29 Progress St. - Sumter 775-8366 Ext. 37

/s/ Cynthia Jordan Lowery MOORE & VAN ALLEN, PLLC 78 Wentworth Street Post Office Box 22828 Charleston, SC 29413-2828 Telephone: (843) 579-7000 Facsimile: (843) 579-8714 Email:cynthialowery@mvalaw.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

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2, 3 & 4 Br, all appliances, Section 8 accepted. 469-6978 or 499-1500

Autos For Sale

3BR 1 1/2BA MH partially furnished on N. Brewington in Clarendon Co. Call 803-473-3100 or 803-410-1241.

Homes for Sale

Unfurnished Homes

Assistant Manager needed by the Sumter Branch of World Acceptance Corp. Valid Drivers License and Auto required. This is a Manager's Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefits package. Promotion to Manager is possible within 15 months. No experience necessary.

Apply in person at People's Finance 730-B Broad St. Sumter.

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

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Swan Lake Apts. Apply now.

Remodeled builds. in back, 2Bd 1Ba apts. in quiet, scenic neighborhood.

No section 8. 803-775-4641.

September 8, 2014, at 11:01 a.m., the object and prayer of which is the recovery a sum certain due Plaintiff

by Defendants and for such other and further relief as set forth in the Complaint.

2010 Chevy 2500 HD Z71, crew cab, excellent condition, 60,000 miles, $25,500 2002 Isuzu Axiom SUV, clean, fully loaded, 171,230 miles, $4000 Call 803-469-4442 or 803-905-7760

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1 Acre fenced in repo. car lot on E. Liberty St. $400 month. Bobby Sisson 773-4381.

Unfurnished Apartments

2BR/2BA, Close to Sumter Mall. All appl incl., W/D hookup. $625/mo + dep. (803) 491-5618. Avail now.

Lawn Service Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs!

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TRANSPORTATION

TABLE RUNNERS Sale $2.00 each Reg. $4.00

SELECTED ROUND COTTON BRAIDED AREA RUGS 1/2 OFF Regular Price

Excellent State Benefits • Police Retirement • Training and Uniforms Provided

Lee Correctional Institution

990 Wisacky Highway • Bishopville, SC 29010 For more information or directions, please call Lt. Dobbs at 803-896-1665 or Robin King at 803-896-2440 Come dressed for an interview, take a tour and meet the institutional staff. You must bring your valid driver’s license. www.doc.sc.gov

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Summons & Notice

survey stations 27+75 and 29+18.

Tax Map Number: 250-07-02-001 The property sought herein is to be acquired for public purposes, more particularly for the construction of a section of roadwork for Bridge over Turkey Creek.

NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI TO: THE CONDEMNEE(S) OR CLAIMANT(S) HEREIN, NAMES AND ADDRESSES UNKNOWN, INCLUDING ANY THEREOF WHO MAY BE MINORS OR UNDER OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY, IF ANY, WHETHER RESIDENTS OR NON-RESIDENTS OR SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE NATURAL, GENERAL, TESTAMTENTARY GUARDIAN OR COMMITTEE, OR OTHERWISE AND TO THE PERSON WITH WHOM THEY MAY RESIDE, IF ANY THERE BE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the order appointing Charles T. Brooks, III, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi, for all persons whosoever herein collectively designated as John Doe and Mary Roe, Condemnee(s) herein, names and addresses unknown, including any thereof who may be minors or under other legal disability, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.

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

J. Calhoun Land, IV Attorney for Condemnor (SCDOT) PO Box 138 Manning, SC 29102 803-435-8894

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the order appointing Charles T. Brooks, III, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi, for all persons whomever herein collectively designated as John Doe and Mary Roe, Condemnee(s) herein, names and addresses unknown, including any thereof who may be minors or under other legal disability, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.

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

J. Cahoun Land, IV Attorney for Condemnor (SCDOT) PO Box 138 Manning, South Carolina 29102 803-435-8894

Notice of Sale

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-01630 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Wayne Robert Rummel; Candace Arlene Rummel a/k/a Candace Arlene Thomas, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 2, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2014-CP-43-2775 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Road/Route: S-101 (Fulton Street) File: 43.039569 Item Project: BR43(013) PIN: 39569 RD01 Tract: 42 South Carolina Transportation,

TO: THE CONDEMNEE(S) OR CLAIMANT(S) HEREIN, NAMES AND ADDRESSES UNKNOWN, INCLUDING ANY THEREOF WHO MAY BE MINORS OR UNDER OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY, IF ANY, WHETHER RESIDENTS OR NON-RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE NATURAL, GENERAL, TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN OR COMMITTEE, OR OTHERWISE AND TO THE PERSON WITH WHOM THEY MAY RESIDE, IF ANY THERE BE:

Department

of

Condemnor, vs.

Sumter County, Landowner(s), and John Doe and Mary Roe, representing all unknown persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or to, or lien on the lands described herein, Unknown Claimant(s), TO: THE LANDOWNER(S) AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED, advised and notified, that pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedures Act, Section the within 28-2-10, et seq., Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, has been filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County. The purpose of this lawsuit is to enable the Condemnor, the South Carolina Department of Transportation, to acquire certain real property for its public purposes, as is more fully stated in the attached Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment. Responsive pleadings to the Condemation Notice and Tender of Payment are not necessary.

LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Condemnor above named pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedures Act, Section 28-2-10, et seq., of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended, has brought an action against the Condemnee(s) above named to acquire the real property described herein for public purposes, to-wit: All that parcel or strip of land, in fee simple, with improvements thereon, if any, containing 0.23 acre of land, being the entire tract and described as follows: Within 35.93 feet of the relocated centerline of Road S-253R (Missouri St.), on the right, at approximate survey station 10+43.12, thence along a transition to 25 feet at approximate survey station 12+00. Also within 40.01 feet of the relocated centerline of Road S-253R (Missouri St.),on the left, at approximate survey station 10+03.49, thence along a transition to 20.17 feet at approximate survey station 10+93.36, thence within 25 feet at approximate survey station 12+00. Also herein condemned is all property right of the survey centerline of Rd. S-101 (Fulton Street), between approximate survey stations 29+17 and 3-+11, within the designated right of way of Road S-253R (Missouri St.). Property herein condemned is along a relocated centerline as shown on the plans between approximate survey stations 10+00.00 and 12+07.00 Road S-253R (Missouri St.).

Tax Map Number: 250-07-03-033 The property sought herein is to be acquired for public purposes, more particularly for the construction of a section of roadwork for Bridge over Turkey Creek.

NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 110 OF MCLAUGHLIN ESTATES, SECTION III, PHASE II ON A PLAT PREPARED BY LOUIS W. TISDALE, RLS, DATED JULY 28, 2004 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 2004 IN PLAT BOOK 2004 AT PAGE 470 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, (1976, AS AMENDED) REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES, AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WAYNE R. RUMMEL AND CANDACE A. RUMMEL BY DEED OF MILAN HOMES, INC. DATED OCTOBER 20, 2006 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 2006 IN DEED BOOK 1050 AT PAGE 1499 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3160 Expedition Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 190-10-03-015 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 6.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-15379

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MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-1359

Subdivision and containing 0.36 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of D. D. Edmunds, RLS, dated June 12, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 98 at Page 744.

The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and/or distances as are shown on said plat which is incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended). This being the property known as 515 Ashby Road.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Branch Banking and Trust Company against Margaret Joyner, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 2, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, 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 Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot No. 7 of Fairview

This being the same property conveyed unto Margaret Joyner by Deed of Ridge Estates, LLC, dated June 16, 2011 and recorded on June 16, 2011 in Book 1155 at Page 3757 in the Office of the Register of Deeds

Notice of Sale for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS#: 206-13-02-029 Property Address: 515 Ashby Road Sumter, S.C. 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the 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 plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the

Notice of Sale sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale

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to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.00% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the 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 Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the 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 preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.750% per annum.

The sale is subject to the right of the United States of America to redeem the subject property within 120 days after the date of sale as provided by law.

being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.55% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

GAFL235A&B87821 221-06-02-025 and, 400-00-33-910 (MH), SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0447.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014332-00298 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1126728 1/16, 1/23, 01/30/2015

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-01945 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-1 vs. Taras F. Parker, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 2, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF STATEBURG, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 201 OF BEECH CREEK GOLF PLANTATION AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED

BY MICHAEL C. TURBEVILLE, III, PLS, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001, WHICH PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES (RMC) FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN PLAT BOOK 2001 AT PAGE 85 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 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TARAS F. PARKER

BY DEED FROM J.D. GAINEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. DATED MARCH 2, 2004 AND RECORDED APRIL 7, 2004, IN BOOK 932 AT PAGE 1427, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6665 JJ Roberts Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 0940901025 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 3.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-16609

NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2014-CP-43-1724 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the American Homeowner Preservation Trust Series 2013C against Ronald L. Webster, Sr. a/k/a Ronald L. Webster and Bridget B. Webster a/k/a Bridgett B. Webster, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 2, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Courtroom 1-A, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, 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 City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #5, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Habitat for Humanity, Inc. by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated May 10, 1989, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 89 at page 483, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended.

This is the property known as 732 Brand Street, Sumter, SC 29150; TMS# 250-09-07-029. Being the identical property conveyed unto Ronald L. Webster and Bridget B. Webster by deed of Sumter Habitat for Humanity, Inc., dated February 28, 1990 and recorded March 1, 1990 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 502 at page 1184.

TMS No. 250-09-07-029.

Current address of property is 732 Brand Street, Sumter, SC 29150.

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion

Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803/779-8900 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: EverBank vs. Gilbert Ramos; Barbara A. Ramos, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1087, The following property will be sold on February 2, 2015 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 Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #20, containing 0.69 acre of Rabon Terrace Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Roy A. Purvis and Lee Ann Purvis, by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated November 9, 1992,and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mense Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 92 at Page 1989, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description beng in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina.

Derivation: Book 626; Page 1139 2705 Tindal Road, Sumter, SC 29154 2231101014, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1087.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014293-00804 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1126743 1/16, 1/23, 01/30/2015

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-1776

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Samuel Jones, III, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Samuel Jones, Jr. and Lou Ellen Jones, both deceased, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 2, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon located in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown as the northern half of Lot No. 7 on a plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated December 7, 1994 recorded in Plat Book 94 at Page 1566 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Said Lot having the following boundaries and measurements according to the aforementioned plat; to wit: On the Northeast by Lot No. 6 whereon it measures 199.95 feet; On the Southeast by Lot No. 1 and a portion of Lot No. 2 whereon it measures 59.73 feet; on the Southwest by the Southern half of Lot No. 7 whereon it measures 199.97 feet; and on the Northwest by Carolina Avenue whereon it measures 60.25 feet.

This being the same property conveyed to Samuel Jones, Jr. and Lou Ellen Jones by deed of William F. Magboo and Julie L. Magboo dated December 9, 1994 and recorded December 9, 1994 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Volume 614 at Page 956.

TMS#:

229-11-02-002

Property Address: 103 Carolina Avenue Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the 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 plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs.

Patty D. MacDonald, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1053, The following property will be sold on February 2, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Lot 41 "West Lake Subdivision" containing 1.24 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated December 23, 1986 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 88, Page 125. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 4943 Wedgelake Drive Wedgefield, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 128-05-02-008. Derivation: Book 1122 at Page 3042 4943 Wedgelake Dr, Wedgefield, SC 29168-9409 1280502008, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1053.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-05472 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1127307 1/16, 1/23, 01/30/2015 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs.

Courtney R. Barrett; Joseph F. Shirah, Jr., C/A No. 14-CP-43-0390, The following property will be sold on February 2, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina represented as Parcel B on a plat of Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated March 20, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 98 at Page 396. 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 Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 2452 Pipkin road, Sumter South Carolina and represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 208-06-06-014. Derivation: Book 1147 at Page 3362 2452 Pipkin Rd, Sumter, SC 29154 208-09-06-014, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0390.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-01491 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1126741 1/16, 1/23, 01/30/2015 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Selene Finance LP vs.

Laquavius Legrant aka Laquavius L. Legrant aka Laquavius Ly Legrant; Country Springs Lake Association, Inc.; Charles Smith, C/A No. 14-CP-43-0447, The following property will be sold on February 2, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina with the improvements thereon, represented as Lot 61, Country Springs Subdivision Section No. 7 containing 0.86 acres on a plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated February 15, 2000 recorded in the Office of the Sumter County Register of Deeds in Plat Book PB 2001 at Page 433.

Derivation: Book 985 at Page 1065 245 Pioneer Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 This includes a 2003, Fleetwood mobile home with VIN#

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-01254 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Selene Finance LP vs. Sarah Lea Mackey a/k/a Sarah Lea Williamson; Discount Homes, Inc.; Carolina Affordable Housing Associates, LLC; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 2, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT LOT, 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 AS SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 68, CONTAINING 0.51 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ON A PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 95, AT PAGE 3. THIS SAID LOT HAS SUCH METES, BOUNDARIES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2004 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GAFL475AB75914-AV11.

THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO SARAH MACKEY BY DEED OF CAROLINA AFFORDABLE HOUSING DATED NOVEMBER 11, 2004 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 967, PAGE 272 ON JANUARY 25, 2005.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3985 Delaware Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 151-13-01-028 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-04414 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Trust 2005-WMC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-WMC3 vs. Philip C. Kirlis; Crystal B. Kirlis; WMC Mortgage, LLC; Discover Bank; William T. Fort, III; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-1382, The following property will be sold on February 2, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 1 of Country Club Estates, Section 1, as shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated April 21, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at Page 485.

Said Lot No. 1 being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North

by Golfair Road and measuring thereon 145.88 feet; on the Northeast by the intersection of Golfair Road and Sand Iron Court and measuring thereon 35.32 feet; on the East by Sand Iron Court and measuring thereon 55.02 feet and 27.06 feet; on the South by Lot No. 2 and measuring thereon 160.68 feet; and on the West by Lot No. 6 and measuring thereon 105.42 feet; be all

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of said dimensions a little more or less and according to said plat. This property is known as 10 Sand Iron Court and is shown on the Auditors map of Sumter County as Tax Parcel 207-05-02-019. Derivation: Book 853; Page 646 10 Sand Iron Ct, Sumter, SC 29154 207-05-02-019, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.575% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1382.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03468 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1126739 1/16, 1/23, 01/30/2015

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-01222

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs.

Charlene A. McSwain, Malcom Eugene Pack, Jr., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, 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 shown and delineated as Lot No. 36, as shown on that certain Plat of Palmer & Mallard, R.L.S., dated August 10, 1971 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-31 at Page 19, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in ยง 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 187 Pack Road, Sumter, SC. This being the same property conveyed to Malcolm Eugene Pack, Jr., and Charlene A. McSwain by Deed from Wade H. Warr dated February 22, 2005 and recorded February 23, 2005 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 970 at page 1089.

TMS No. 224-05-04-020 Property address: 187 Pack Rd, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Special Referee 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 4.500% 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 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.

The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of 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 Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of 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.

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

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NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-1827 By virtue of a decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority vs Michelle R. Frye, I, the undersigned, will sell on February 2, 2015 at 12:00 o'clock noon at the County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, containing 0.31 acre, more or less, together with any and all improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 238 of Millwood Gardens Subdivision, Fourth Addition, on that certain subdivision plat in Plat Book Z-15 at page 118, and being more particularly shown and delineated on more recent plat by Allen-Makela Land Surveyors, Inc. dated JULY 30, 2002, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002 at Page 456.

Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plat(s) is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

This being the same property conveyed to Michelle R. Frye by Deed from Ray Edward Amerson dated July 30, 2002 and recorded August 1, 2002 in Volume 851 at Page 965.

TMS No.: 227-01-03-020 Property Address: 119 Woodside Rd., Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: For cash the auctioneer will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent), same to be applied on the purchase price only upon compliance with the bid, but in case of non-compliance within thirty (30) days, same to be forfeited and applied to the costs and plaintiff's debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms. The sale is to be made subject to any liens for taxes and any special assessments of record against such property; also, subject to payment by the purchaser of interest at 6.15% on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid; and for preparation of the deed and deed stamps; also, subject to any existing easements or restrictions of record.

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

Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County Warren R. Herndon, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff 803-799-9772

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-1648

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiFinancial Servicing LLC against Jean C. Hicks, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on February 2, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Middleton Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 4 of Melrose Subdivision, as shown in Plat Book Z-35 at Page 261, and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated January 25, 1984, recorded in Plat Book Z-48 at Page 125, Records of Sumter County. Said Lot No. 4 being bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by Odom Lane, said plat, and fronting thereon 100.0 feet; on the East by Lot No. 5, said plat, and measuring thereon 200.06 feet; on the South by Lot No. 1, Block C, said plat, and measuring thereon 99.97 feet; and on the West by Lot No. 3, said plat, and measuring thereon 200.0 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said most recent plat.

Being the same property conveyed by deed from James A. Hicks and Mary J. Hicks unto Ronald L. Hicks and Jean C. Hicks, as tenants in common with right of survivorship, dated June 15, 1987 and recorded June 16, 1987 in Deed Book 451 at Page 1846 in RMC/ROD Office for Sumter, South Carolina. Thereafter, Ronald L. Hicks died on July 21, 2011, vesting his interest in the subject property in Jean C. Hicks.

TMS No. 099-11-02-002 Property Address: 7 Odom Lane, Wedgefield, SC 29168 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 11.5632%. 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 1124734 1/16, 1/23, 01/30/2015

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