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Judge plans to summon 600 Charleston shooting case requires large number of potential jurors CHARLESTON (AP) — A South Carolina judge has ordered that a jury pool of 600 people be summoned in the trial of a white man accused in the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at a Charleston church. The state is seeking the death pen-

alty in the trial of 21-year-old Dylann Roof, who faces nine counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder and a weapons charge in the slayings that occurred during a Bible study at Emanuel AME Church last June.

The trial is set to begin on July 11. On Wednesday, Circuit Judge J.C. Nicholson issued an order saying a jury pool of 600 is needed because of the complexity of the case. The judge also ordered that questionnaires that will be used to screen potential jurors remain sealed until they are given to members of the jury pool June 28. Members of the pool will then report back to the court in groups of 20 to be questioned by attorneys the day the trial is set to begin. Attorneys

have said the trial is expected to last several weeks. Roof also faces dozens of charges, including hate crimes and obstruction of the practice of religion, in federal court. Prosecutors have not yet said whether the federal government will seek the death penalty and indicated in earlier hearings it could be March before the Justice Department makes a decision. A hearing on the status of that case will be held next month.

1st female OBGYN in state receives Y award Dr. Blanchard named 2015 Humanitarian of the Year BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com The YMCA of Sumter named Dr. Mary Elizabeth Blanchard as the 2015 Humanitarian of the Year at the organization’s annual “Mission in Action” event at Sunset Country Club on Thursday. “This is the greatest honor of my life,” Blanchard said. “I’ve had many blessings in my life, and I thank you for recognizing me in such a way.” She became the first female obstetrics and gynecology physician in South Carolina in the 1950s. Originally from Lee County, she came to Sumter in 1956 and worked at Sumter OBGYN for 30 years. Blanchard held many leadership positions in various organizations in her lifetime, both

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Dr. Mary Elizabeth Blanchard receives a standing ovation after being named the 2015 YMCA Humanitarian of the Year at the YMCA of Sumter’s SEE AWARDS, PAGE A6 luncheon at Sunset Country Club on Thursday.

Col. Stephen Jost, center, and Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen, right, speak at Thursday’s Community Partnership meeting.

USC Sumter kicks off new eSports program BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com

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Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter sign agreement for use of golf courses BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The 20th Fighter Wing hosted a Community Partnership meeting at Carolina Skies Club on Shaw Air Force Base on Thursday. The Community Partnership Program is an Air Force initiative designed to bring Air Force installation leadership and local community leaders together to identify potential partnerships. Base Commander Col. Stephen Jost welcomed attendees and said

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the program has been of benefit to both the community and the base. “The tighter we become, the better,” he said. Col. Lori Walden, deputy director and partnership broker for the program, said 53 installations are part of the initiative. More than 1,000 initiatives have been proposed, she said, with 142 signed memorandums of understanding with 30 in the works. Nine of those are at Shaw, including

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University of South Carolina Sumter’s eSports program, one of the college’s new student sport opportunities, started its competition season Wednesday evening with its first two matches of the year. According to a news release from USC Sumter, the team came together last year after USC Sumter Dean Michael Sonntag read of other campuses starting eSports teams. USC Sumter Student Life Director Kris Weissmann, one of the team’s coaches, said the program was very well received when it was first introduced on campus last year although there were some students who did not know about eSports. USC Sumter’s team has about 10 members, he said. And, even though the team did not fare well during Wednesday’s competition, losing both matches, Weissmann said the players have improved, and they know what it will take to improve.

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The college competes as a co-ed team in the Division 2 League of the National Collegiate eSports Association, an intercollegiate gaming league open to all accredited colleges and universities in North America, according to the release. According to USC Sumter’s website, eSports commonly take the form of organized multiplayer video game competitions and are most often real-time strategy, fighting, first-person shooter and multiplayer online battle arena. Weissmann said a popular game is League of Legends, which has 27 million daily players worldwide, according to the school’s news release. Most gaming matches will have two teams of five people, each team member controlling one character, playing against one another, Weissmann said. There is a gold counter and a kill, or score, counter to show how much gold has been collected and how many enemies, characters from the other team, have been defeated, he said.

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Man arrested with 60 marijuana plants Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 45-year-old Dalzell man Wednesday after finding $150,000 worth of marijuana at his property while executing a search warrant. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, the agency received information Wednesday that a marijuana manufacturing operation was located at 3221 Camden Highway in Dalzell, the address of Christopher Raffield. After obtaining a search warrant, deputies located 60 marijuana plants, with a street value of $150,000, at the location. Deputies also located items used to manufacture and cultivate marijuana, according to the release. Raffield was apprehended and transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. He is charged with manufacturing marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During its meeting Wednesday, Sumter City and County Planning Commission approved major site plans for the construction of a parking garage at Sumter Street and Hampton Avenue and a church on Loring Mill Drive. Planning Department Director George McGregor described the construction of the two-story downtown parking garage as the companion project to the Hyatt Place hotel that will be constructed on Main Street. McGregor said 110 of the 205 spaces in the garage are planned to be designated for hotel guests and the remaining spaces, along with various surface parking outside of the structure, will be available for downtown visitors.

He said the design of the garage will allow for more decks to be added as needed. According to the Planning Department’s staff report, the landscaping and wrought iron fence with brick monuments will remain on the property after the garage is constructed. Planning commission later approved the major site plan and highway corridor protection district design review for the construction of a 23,000 square-foot church, planned to be the permanent location for Christ Community Church. Senior Planner Joseph D. AdamsRaczkowski said the church will seat 500 and is planned to have 168 parking spaces, including six handicap spaces. He said the parcel will later need to be annexed into city limits in order to receive city services.

Before adjournment, the commission also approved: • A request to rezone a 1.87-acre parcel at 286 Kingsbury Drive from general residential to general commercial. The surrounding properties are zoned light-industrial warehouse and general commercial; and • A request for highway corridor protection district design review for the construction of a fellowship hall and classrooms adjacent to the existing Promiseland Ministries Church, at 1880 Myrtle Beach Highway. The applicant intends to have the front of the building constructed of brick and the remaining sides constructed of grey metal siding. Planning commission approved the plans on the condition that the applicant adds landscaping to buffer the metal sides from the roadway.

Gators, Harvest Hope food bank feed community Lakewood High School football players unload goods for the 2016 Feed the Community program on Tuesday. More than 30 Gators volunteered a part of their day to unload more than 225 boxes of dried goods, bags of salad, toiletries and baby products. In addition, players took these goods to community members’ vehicles and helped load them. The program was sponsored in part by Harvest Hope Food Bank.

FTC adds LTE wireless capability to network A conversion to Long Term Evolution, commonly referred to as LTE, should provide faster data speeds to wireless devices for Farmers Telephone Cooperative customers, according to a Thursday news release. LTE provides speeds 10 times faster than 3G networks, the release states. The new upgraded network, which consists of 137 towers that are part of the AT&T Global Network, will also improve data coverage, enhancing the overall performance of the entire network, it said. “We are excited about the upgrade to LTE,” said Chip Chase, FTC public relations director. “Our wireless customers’ service just got even better.” Users will be able to see the change when they look at their devices and notice LTE in the upper left corner, Chase said. A wireless tower is under construction on the west side of Sumter. The addition to the FTC wireless network will improve coverage in that part of the company’s territory, the release stated. For more information, visit www.ftc-i.net. If customers have any questions, call FTC at 888218-5050.

House leader hopes to give farmers relief COLUMBIA — The state House’s budget leader says South Carolina farmers devastated by last fall’s flooding shouldn’t have to wait until the Legislature passes a budget to get some help. Ways and Means Chairman Brian White says legislators can go ahead and designate some of the state’s surplus money to help farmers survive last year’s losses. But he’s not yet proposing an amount. Legislation that would distribute aid advanced Thursday to White’s full committee. The question is how much.

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Clarendon Memorial Hospital earns prestigious honor BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Clarendon Memorial Hospital recently earned a certification that only five hospitals in South Carolina have received. The certification is called International Organization for Standardization 9001 awarded by the DNV-GL. DNV-GL is an international accreditation organization that works in health care, business and industry to ensure compliance of safety and quality initiatives through a rigorous evaluation process, according to its website, www. dnvgl.com. Its main expertise falls in technical assessment, advisory and risk management. The other four hospitals to earn the designation are Lexington Medical Center, Providence Hospitals, Conway Medical Center and Cannon Memorial Hospital. Natalie Davis, accreditation manager

at Clarendon Health System, said the decision to apply for the DNV-GL and ISO certifications was made for several reasons. “DNV-GL emphasizes safety and quality service and that certainly aligns with our values,” she said. “It’s also important to us that DNV-GL wants an organization to tailor its safety and service programs to its facility and its patient population, not just to the standards; so it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.” Davis said DNV-GL performs annual surveys for compliance with MedicareMedicaid and ISO regulations. “We have achieved this accreditation because of our leadership, and especially our staff, who are dedicated to their patients and to our mission of providing ‘exceptional quality healthcare provided with compassion and dignity,’” she said. The announcement of the certification was made recently by acting Clarendon Health System Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Paul Schumacher. “The certification is a testimony to the dedicated professionals at Clarendon Health System who live the values of our organization every day,” Schumacher said. “We want the residents of this county to know that they don’t have to look elsewhere for health care excellence. They can find it right here at their community hospital.” Clarendon Health System Board of Trustees Chairman Jim Darby commended the hospital’s employees for “placing quality and safety at the forefront of everything they do.” “An accreditation of this magnitude doesn’t happen overnight, nor by the work of just a few. This raises the bar and charts our future,” Darby said. Clarendon Health System consists of Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care, Home Health, Cypress Transport, Rehabilitation and numerous other service lines to provide comprehensive care.

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The space shuttle Challenger explodes shortly after lifting off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Jan. 28, 1986. A family from Michigan watches the explosion from Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach.

New generation marks Challenger anniversary CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — As families of the lost Challenger astronauts gather with NASA to mark the space shuttle accident’s 30th anniversary, there’s a new voice to address the crowd. June Scobee Rodgers — widow of Challenger commander Dick Scobee and longtime spokeswoman for the group — is passing the torch to daughter Kathie Scobee Fulgham. Fulgham — not Rodgers — will be on the stage for Thursday morning’s ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. And making

a rare appearance in the audience will be schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe’s son, Scott, with his own family. “It’s going to be wonderful to watch the pages turn,” Rodgers said earlier this week. The second generation “can now speak for our family and speak for the nation,” she said, adding that she’s looking forward to these grown astronauts’ children “sharing their stories, their beliefs and their leadership.” For the seven astronauts’ loved ones, Jan. 28, 1986, remains fresh in their minds. Steven McAuliffe, a federal

She would be proud, he noted, of the Challenger Learning Centers. McAuliffe is presiding over a trial this week in Concord, and so son Scott will represent the family, part of the next-generation shift. Scott and his sister are now in their 30s. The McAuliffes normally do not take part in these NASA memorials, so Scott’s presence is especially noteworthy. Along with the other Challenger families, Rodgers established the Challenger Center for Space Science Education just three months after

judge in Concord, New Hampshire, still declines interviews about his late wife Christa, who was poised to become the first schoolteacher in space. But he noted in a statement that although 30 years have passed, “Challenger will always be an event that occurred just recently. Our thoughts and memories of Christa will always be fresh and comforting.” McAuliffe said he’s pleased “Christa’s goals have been largely accomplished in that she has inspired generations of classroom teachers and students.”

the shuttle disintegrated in the Florida sky. Unusually cold weather that morning left Challenger’s booster rockets with stiff O-ring seals; a leak in the right booster doomed the ship. Today, there are more than 40 Challenger Learning Centers focusing on science, technology, engineering and math, mostly in the U.S. More are being built. “They’re not just a field trip for kids. They’re actually lessons learned,” said Rodgers, an educator who lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “That’s why they’ve lasted.”

U.N. health chief: Zika virus spreading ‘explosively’ GENEVA (AP) — Declaring that the Zika virus is “spreading explosively,” the World Health Organization announced it will hold an emergency meeting of independent experts Monday to decide if the outbreak should be declared an international health emergency. At a special meeting Thursday in Geneva, WHO Director-General Dr.

number of babies being born with abnormally small heads in Brazil, “the level of alarm is extremely high.” She also noted a possible relationship between Zika infections and Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause temporary paralysis. “The possible links, only recently suspected, have rapidly changed the risk profile of Zika from a mild threat

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Feds expand critical habitat for right whales BY BRUCE SMITH The Associated Press CHARLESTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The federal government is expanding its list of right whale habitat to include calving grounds off the Southeast coast and feeding grounds off New England, increasing the critical area by thousands of square nautical miles. In all, almost 30,000 square nautical miles are now considered critical â&#x20AC;&#x201D; more than six times the area originally designated more than two decades ago.

The North Atlantic right whale, hunted almost to extinction in the 1800s for its oil, is slowly recovering. There were about 300 in 1994, a number now estimated to be about 500. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have made progress,â&#x20AC;? said David Gouveia, the marine mammal and sea turtle conservation coordinator for the Greater Atlantic Region of the National Marine Fisheries Service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are on a positive trajectory, but there is still plenty of work to be done.â&#x20AC;? He said the whales have been helped by measures such as speed restric-

tions on large vessels entering port and rules to prevent whales from being entangled in fishing gear. Expanding the critical habitat should also help, he said. The new designations do not create refuges or restrictions that affect fishing. However, projects that require federal permits such as dredging or putting up wind farms will now be reviewed with an eye toward how they affect whale habitat. Gouveia said oil platforms, if eventually permitted off the Carolina coast, will likely be well out at sea be-

yond the critical habitat area for whale calving. The designations are based on years of aircraft and ship surveys of right whales and their habits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With two decades of new information and improved understanding since we first designated critical habitat for the species, we believe the expansion will further protect essential foraging and calving areas,â&#x20AC;? said Eileen Sobeck, assistant administrator for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries.

Study hints at biology of schizophrenia, may aid in its treatment The finding might pertain to â&#x20AC;&#x153;a very substantial fraction of cases, maybe most cases, even,â&#x20AC;? said senior author Steven McCarroll, of Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The result links schizophrenia risk to a problem with a normal process that happens in adolescence and early adulthood, when disease symptoms often appear. That age range is when the brain trims back the number of specialized places on brain cells where the cells signal each other, called synapses. The new work suggests a connection to schizophrenia when this process gets out of hand, deleting too many synapses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like you have a gardener who was supposed to prune the bushes and just got overactive,â&#x20AC;? Cuthbert observed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You end up with bushes that are pruned way too much.â&#x20AC;? The result doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean over-pruning causes schizophrenia on its own. It could promote the disease in combination with other factors in the brain, McCarroll said. The work began with a genetic investigation. Previous analysis of the human DNA indicates more than 100 places that influence the risk of

NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Scientists pursuing the biological roots of schizophrenia have zeroed in on a potential factor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a normal brain process that gets kicked into overdrive. The finding could someday lead to ways to treat the disease or even prevent it. The result â&#x20AC;&#x201D; accomplished by analysis of genetics, autopsy brain tissue and laboratory mice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is â&#x20AC;&#x153;going to be a game changerâ&#x20AC;? in terms of understanding schizophrenia and offering routes for treatment and potential for prevention, said Bruce Cuthbert, acting deputy director of the National Institute of Mental Health, which helped fund the research. An expert unconnected to the research said the studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conclusion was not yet proven but plausible. Almost 1 percent of the general population will have schizophrenia at some point in their lives. They may hear voices or hallucinate, talk about strange ideas and think others are reading their minds or plotting against them. Nobody knows what causes the disorder, so the new result offers a possible peek into a black box. The work is reported in a paper released Wednesday by the journal Nature.

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ESPORTS FROM PAGE A1 And, just as with most sports, the team with the highest score wins, he said. Weissmann said identifying eSports as a sport like basketball or football is up for opinion. He mentioned poker games that are sometimes shown on ESPN because of the large viewership, although it is not a physical sport. Weissmann said the USC Sumter team meets daily and practices for several hours, to-

gether and individually. He said the team members develop a camaraderie with each other and also strengthen hand-eye coordination through participating in eSports. He said the students also have an opportunity to win scholarships and funding that can go toward tuition if they win some major tournaments through NCeSPA. For more information about the eSports program and for a prospective athlete form, go to www.uscsumter.edu or call USC Sumter eSports Coach Kris Weissmann at (803) 9383763.

Charleston tour guide tests trigger free-speech lawsuit CHARLESTON (AP) — In a dispute that’s being played out in several historic cities, some would-be Charleston tour guides say their right to free speech is being violated by an ordinance requiring guides to pass written and oral exams. The First Amendment lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court on behalf of three plaintiffs who want to give tours in a city that draws up to 5 million visitors a year. The licensing ordinance requires guides to pass a 200-question written exam and then an oral exam. The lawsuit seeks to have it declared unconstitutional. City spokesman Jack O’Toole said Charleston officials have not seen the lawsuit and cannot comment. But he said city officials think the existing licensing rules serve the public interest.

The courts have split on whether requiring tour guides to have licenses violates free speech. A federal appeals court upheld a New Orleans ordinance while another appeals panel overturned one in the District of Columbia. Following a 2014 lawsuit challenging a similar ordinance in Savannah, Georgia, the city council voted last October to repeal its ordinance requiring a written exam. The Charleston exam questions can deal with everything from famous people buried in local cemeteries to architecture and the city’s almost 350year history. They are taken from a 490-page study guide that costs $45. The guide says the city’s goal is to “provide accurate, factual and updated information to its visitors and residents.”

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AWARDS FROM PAGE A1 locally and throughout the state. Roy Creech, a local financial adviser who presented the award, said recipients of the honor are not only leaders who are financial supporters of the Y, they are also lifelong members of the organization who’ve dedicated their lives to advancing the vision of the Y movement and strived to make an impact in the Sumter community. Creech received the award for 2014. “Dr. Blanchard has not only achieved a lot in her profession but has also been a strong advocate for education, encouraging young people to pursue their dreams, as well as being a leader in the community,” he said. Creech said Blanchard has helped various young adults financially in their pursuit of a college degree. “Dr. Blanchard probably gets more out of life than anyone I know,” he said. Some of Blanchard’s community service achievements include serving as: past-president of Sumter Mental Health Association, pastpresident of Sumter Art Association, sustaining member of Sumter County Gallery of Art, past-supporter of Sumter Shaw Community Council, supporter of Sumter Little Theater and supporter of

Olivia O’Clair, above left, smiles broadly as John Hoffman, CEO of the Y, hands her the award for being named Sumter YMCA’s Youth Leader of the Year during the annual meeting at Sunset Country Club on Thursday. Mark Champagne, above right, executive director of Sumter United Ministries, delivers the keynote address.

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Missy Corrigan carries her flowers to the podium after her husband, Maj. Ryan Corrigan, who is deployed with South Carolina Air National Guard, made the announcement that she is Sumter YMCA’s John M. Mahon Spirit Award winner during the YMCA’s annual meeting at Sunset Country Club on Thursday. Bishopville Opera House. Others who received awards were: • Missy Corrigan, the Y’s executive director of community health, received the John M. Mahon Spirit Award. Her husband, Maj. Ryan Corrigan, who is de-

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ployed with South Carolina Air National Guard, video messaged in to announce her being honored; • Mike Domagalski, employee of the year award; • Caleb Gabby, volunteer of the year award; and • Olivia O’Clair, youth lead-

way to allow the college greater access to base personnel after the Defense Department issued directives aimed at protecting members of the military from commercial solicitation and predatory institutions. He said the school had relayed it’s concerns to the DOD, and the Air Force is working on changes to the policy. “It’s not just for Shaw,” Pelletier said. “It’s bigger than us.” Lt. Col. Heather Perez, director of the 20th Medical Group at Shaw, said an agreement to allow staff from her unit to share training with staff at Toumey Regional Medical Center was on hold because of the hospital’s merger with Palmetto Health.

FROM PAGE A1 joint training and manpower between fire departments during emergencies, a law enforcement terrorism liaison, sharing of firing ranges, local tours, an event wall, mentoring programs, E-911 and sharing of religious resources. Another was added Thursday morning when a MOU was signed allowing increased access to the Carolina Lakes on the base for civilians and special rates for military at Crystal Lakes in Sumter. Wes Pelletier, military programs coordinator at Central Carolina Technical College, said efforts are still under-

er of the year award. The keynote speaker at the event was Mark Champagne, executive director of Sumter United Ministries, who spoke on the Y’s mission and the various partnerships between the two organizations. “The Y goes way beyond just having a gym, and we’ve seen that through our partnerships with the organization,” Champagne said. “It’s about, as Y’s mission states, ‘to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.’” He said the local Y’s mission is also about strengthening the local community. “A single person cannot accomplish as much as a community can,” he said. Champagne said “C” for YMCA is for Christian, which

should not be forgotten. “We don’t like being together sometimes; it takes effort to work with others,” he said. “We first need to see what we have in common, versus what our differences are.” Champagne said Sumter United Ministries does not exist without the community, volunteers and the support of many, including the Y. “The Y has helped us with anything that we needed,” he said. The Y has collected food for the ministries, sponsored families and much more. “I hope we can continue that relationship in working together,” Champagne said. “This is a great group and a great Y, and I hope that you all will continue to support it ‘cause Sumter needs a place like this that truly cares about its neighbors.”

partnerships can be gathered from other installations, which have done such things as landscaping agreements, signage and urban planning. Jost said he was particularly interested in a MOU that would allow Shaw to give outdated food supplies to the local food bank as has been done at other bases. The program not only helps the needy but can reduce the base’s landfill fees. He urged the base and the community to stay involved in the partnership program and continue to think of new ideas. “There are partnerships out there that we haven’t even thought of,” he said.

“The MOU is being rewritten,” she said. The new MOU has passed through the Air Force legal review and is now waiting only for approval by the Palmetto Health board, she said. Command Master Sgt. Ainsley Gordon said a MOU to allow the base to use a 3D printer at Central Carolina was on hold, but the base has been able to take advantage of the school’s machine shop. “We can now continue with this,” he said. Gordon said Shaw is also interested in utilizing the schools’ welding resources. Walden said new opportunities for

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make them entertaining and fun to watch. • Netflix’s ability to attach itself to popular prestige projects is no secret. Its recent drama “Beasts of No Nation” has been showered with great reviews and award nominations. At the same time, Netflix has a four-movie deal with Adam Sandler, an actor/writer whose films are routinely savaged by critics and usually nominated for Razzie Awards, the anti-Oscars celebration of terrible movies. Now available on Netflix, Sandler’s 2015 spoof Western “The Ridiculous 6” received a zero percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer. That’s pretty rare. In addition to “Ridiculous,” Sandler appeared in three other films in 2015. He’s also nominated for a worst actor Razzie in two films, “The Cobbler” (from 2014) and “Pixels.” Sandler fans without Netflix can catch his much-maligned work in “Big Daddy” (8 p.m., TV Land) from 1999 and the 2002 comedy “Mr. Deeds” (8:57 p.m., Comedy Central).

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The three-cornered fight for the soul of the GOP

ASHINGTON — It’s hard to believe that the United States, having resisted the siren song of socialism during its entire 20th-century heyday (the only major democracy to do so), should suddenly succumb to its charms a generation after its intellectual demise. Indeed, the prospect of socialist Bernie Sanders, whatever CHARLES his current Krauthammer momentum, winning the Democratic nomination remains farfetched. The Dems would be risking a November electoral disaster of historic dimensions. Yet there is no denying how far Sanders has pulled his party to the left -- and how hard the establishment candidate, Hillary Clinton, has been racing to catch up. The Republicans, on the other hand, are dealing with a full-scale riot. The temptation they face is trading in a century of conservatism for Trumpism. The 2016 presidential race has turned into an epic contest between the ethno-nationalist populism of Donald Trump and traditional conservatism, though in two varieties: the scorched-earth fundamentalist version of Ted Cruz, and a reformist version represented by Marco Rubio (and several socalled establishment candidates) -and articulated most fully by non-candidate Paul Ryan and a cluster of highly productive thinkers and policy wonks dubbed “reformicons.” Trump insists that he’s a conservative, but in his pronouncements and policies, conservatism seems more of a rental -- a three-story penthouse rental with Central Park-view, to be sure -- than an ideological home. Trump protests that Ronald Reagan, too, migrated from left to right. True, but Reagan’s transformation occurred in his 40s — not, as with Trump, in his 60s. In radically different ways, Trump and Sanders are addressing the deep anxiety stemming from the secular stagnation in wages and living standards that has squeezed the middle and working classes for a generation. Sanders locates the villainy in a billionaire class that has rigged both the economic and political system. Trump blames foreigners, most prominently those cunning Mexicans, Chinese, Japanese and Saudis who’ve been taking merciless advantage of us, in concert with America’s own leaders who are, alternatively, stupid and incompetent or bought and corrupt. Hence Trump’s most famous policy recommendations: anti-immigrant, including the forced deportation of 11 million people; anti-trade, with a 45 percent tariff on Chinese goods and a 35 per-

cent tariff on U.S. manufacturing moved to Mexico; and anti-Muslim, most notoriously a complete ban on entry into the U.S. Temporarily only, we are assured, except that the ban applies “until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on” -- a standard so indeterminate as to be meaningless. Trump has limited concern for the central tenet of American conservatism (and most especially of the tea party movement) — limited government. The most telling example is his wholehearted support for “eminent domain,” i.e. the forcible appropriation by government of private property. Trump called it “wonderful.” Trump has not yet called Vladimir Putin wonderful but he has taken a shine to the swaggering mini-czar who seems to run his trains on time. When informed that Putin kills opponents and journalists, Trump’s initial reaction was, “Well, I think that our country does plenty of killing, also,” the kind of moronic what-about-the-Crusades moral equivalence that conservatives have railed against for decades. Although, to be fair, after some prompting, Trump did come out against the killing of journalists. Cruz is often lumped with Trump in the “anti-establishment” camp. That suited Cruz tactically for a while, but it’s fairly meaningless, given that “establishment” can mean anything these days. And given the huge gulf between the political philosophies of the two men. Cruz is a genuine conservative — austere, indeed radical, so much so that he considers mainstream congressional conservatives apostates. And finds Trump not conservative at all, as he is now furiously, belatedly insisting. My personal preference is for the third ideological alternative, the reform conservatism that locates the source of our problems not in heartless billionaires or crafty foreigners, but in our superannuated, increasingly sclerotic 20thcentury welfare-state structures. Their desperate need for reform has been overshadowed by the new populism, but will make its appearance this year in Congress in Speaker Ryan’s promised agenda — boring stuff like welfare reform, health care reform, tax reform and institutional congressional reforms such as the return to “regular order.” Paired with a President like Rubio (or Chris Christie or Carly Fiorina, to go long-shot), such an agenda would give conservatism its best opportunity since Reagan to become the country’s governing philosophy. Unless the GOP takes the populist leap. In which case, a conservative restoration will be a long time coming.

‘In radically different ways, Trump and Sanders are addressing the deep anxiety stemming from the secular stagnation in wages and living standards that has squeezed the middle and working classes for a generation.’

Should journalism be regulated? Jay Bender’s commentary below is in response to the events outlined in this news article by Cynthia Roldan of the Charleston Post and Courier: COLUMBIA — The Upstate lawmaker who introduced a bill calling for a registry of journalists said he was aiming to “educate the populace” of slanted and biased reports in the media. Rep. Mike Pitts, R-Laurens, held a press conference Tuesday, a week after his introduction of the “South Carolina Responsible Journalism Registry Law” went viral. The bill used the framework of the state’s concealed weapons permit requirement and a journalist code of ethics to create requirements for people wanting to work for a

media outlet. Pitts said he filed the measure in response to no particular article or report. He just felt that too many stories get watered down to sound bites or to bullet points, leaving out the facts and background that explain the rationale behind lawmaker actions. Pitts, an ardent Second Amendment supporter, argued that the press as a whole had not responded with what he felt was the right amount of indignation to President Obama’s executive orders aimed at restricting gun access. He countered that when the threat to the First Amendment was imminent, the response was swift. “The press readily defended, (and) brought your swords out when you thought

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confess. I had more fun responding to inquiries about Mike Pitts’ (R-Laurens) journalist registration bill than I have had answering questions about any other proposed restrictions on the press or personal freedoms. A client called and asked what the response to the bill should be. I responded, “laughter.” The client then asked, “What do we say when someone wants our official response?” “Tell them when we quit laughing we’ll think of something.” Unfortunately, many news organizations Jay groaned and harrumphed Bender like the sea lions on the beach in front of William Randolph Hearst’s castle in California. A reaction I suspect Pitts desired. If he were honest, and I have no way of knowing, Pitts would have known that his bill had very little chance of getting even subcommittee consideration and no chance of passage. Of course Pitts’ explanation for filing the bill was as humorous as the bill itself: unhappiness with press coverage of firearms legislation. If Pitts really had a complaint about news coverage of firearms legislation, as distinguished from editorial and opinion treatment of the issue, he could have responded on the merits of specific proposals. With respect to editorials and opinion pieces, I am confident most newspapers would have welcomed a piece from Pitts addressing specific legislative proposals regarding such things as closing the “gun show loophole” where one can buy a firearm without a background check, or methods to get mental health information into the background check databases. But, because he is a member of the General Assembly, with lawyers and typists at his disposal at state expense, Pitts decided to demonstrate how powerful he is. He used public resources to take the language of the state’s concealed weapons law and modify it to require the registration of journalists. I am guessing that if Pitts had been required to draft the bill himself rather than use the professional staff, he might have decided it would be a better use of his time to take a hunting trip to Alaska (which he has done apparently using his campaign treasury to finance the trip). Some have suggested that Pitts’ registration bill has less to do with his unhappiness with firearms legislation coverage and more to do

there was going to be a challenge to the First Amendment,” Pitts said. “The one that you will defend without bias is when it focused on you.” Various media representatives and legal scholars have condemned the offering as both an unconstitutional infringement on freedom of the press and an unwarranted attempt to push Pitts’ personal beliefs in the legislative process. He added that he did not consider educating the public as a waste of time, and that if he wanted to, he’d ask for the bill to be debated in committee. But with so many priority bills in the cue and a crowded Senate calendar, Pitts acknowledged he didn’t think his bill had a chance of passing this year.

with The Post & Courier report on his use of campaign funds to underwrite hunting trips. Pitts is not alone in promoting legislation to burden the press for fulfilling the role of the press in our democratic society. Every year someone in the General Assembly proposes to remove the sales tax exemption on newspapers and newsprint — exemptions that have been in the law since South Carolina’s initial sales tax legislation was adopted. And a historical note, the imposition of a tax on newspapers and newspaper readers by the Crown was one of the rallying points for colonists in the days leading to the American Revolution. The exemption repeal usually pops up after a newspaper has disclosed questionable or illegal conduct by a public official. Louisiana and Minnesota both enacted tax schemes that imposed taxes on the largest newspapers in those states — the papers most likely to write about governmental corruption. The Louisiana legislature didn’t even try to hide the fact that the tax was being imposed on those newspapers critical of Huey Long. The United States Supreme Court ruled both schemes unconstitutional. Minnesota also had a statute that allowed a court to issue an injunction to stop the publication of a newspaper deemed to be a “nuisance” on the basis of what it published about government and government officials. The concept of nuisance in common law allows a court to enjoin an activity when noise, odors or light from an activity on one person’s property interferes with the use of an adjoining property. Minnesota, like Pitts, was trying to be clever in taking law that dealt with one subject and modify it to enable a court to punish a newspaper for publishing that which a public official found offensive. This is not a new notion. During the administration of John Adams, Congress enacted a Sedition Act to allow the imprisonment of publishers who criticized government and government officials. The notion of sedition was imported from England where one could be put to death in a gruesome fashion for criticizing the monarch. Those punished under the act were supporters of Thomas Jefferson. When Jefferson became President he pardoned those who had been imprisoned and the law expired. Certainly Pitts was throwing his weight around and acting the bully with his pretend (I hope) legislation, but he is to be applauded for causing us to think about why we have the First Amendment. I tell my classes that the First Amendment exists to protect from the government speech that nobody likes. Even if the nobody is in the General Assembly. Jay Bender is an attorney for South Carolina Press Association.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016

SUPPORT GROUPS each month, 5:30 p.m., CarAA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: olinas Rehabilitation HosAA — Monday-Friday, noon pital community meeting and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 Support Groups: Jan. 29, 2016121 E. Cedar St., Florroom, p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. ence. Call (843) 661-3746. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. Amputee Support Group — (803) 775-1852. Fourth Tuesday each AA Women’s Meeting — month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 WarRehabilitation Hospital cafren St. (803) 775-1852. eteria, 121 E. Cedar St., AA Spanish Speaking — SunFlorence. Call (843) 661day, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. 3746. (803) 775-1852. EFMP Parent Exchange Group AA “How it Works” Group — — Last Tuesday each Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., month, 11 a.m.-noon, Air1154 Ronda St. Call (803) man and Family Readiness 494-5180. Center. Support to service members who have a de441 AA Support Group — pendent with a disability Monday, Tuesday and Frior illness. Call Dorcus day, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, Haney at (803) 8952090-D S.C. 441. 1252/1253 or Sue ZimmerAA Summerton Group — man at (803) 847-2377. Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. Manning Al-Anon Family WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: Group — Thursday, 7:30 Sickle Cell Support Group — p.m., Behavioral Health last Wednesday each Building, 14 Church St., month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Manning. Call Angie JohnSouth Sumter Resource son at (803) 435-8085. Center, 337 Manning Ave. C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Call Bertha Willis at (803) Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 774-6181. Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

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

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — First Tuesday of each month at noon and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at (803) 469-2616, Carolyn Klaege at (803) 469-6059 or Margaret Sanders at (803) 469-6887. Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD, coping skills, claims and benefits. Parkinson’s Support Group — Second Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital cafeteria, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 6613746. Sumter Chapter Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) — Third Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. Open to all families or friends who have lost a loved one to murder in a violent way. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Third Tuesday

ARIES (March 21-April 19): An emotional EUGENIA LAST wake-up call will get you back on track. Don’t give in to demands or pressures you don’t deserve. Make a point not to wait for anyone else to do things for you. Take charge and forge ahead.

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TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346. Journey of Hope (for family members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

FRIDAY MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery — Every Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion). For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc. Wateree AIDS Task Force Support Group — Every third Friday, 11:30 a.m., 508 W. Liberty St. Contact Kevin Johnson at (803) 778-0303.

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WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

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Chance of rain: 55%

W 7-14 mph

WNW 2-4 mph

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TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 53/27 Spartanburg 54/27

Greenville 56/30

Columbia 60/31

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

Sumter 58/31

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 57/29

ON THE COAST

Charleston 61/36

Today: Plenty of sun; less humid in southern parts. High 55 to 59. Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny. High 57 to 63.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 55/35/s 34/29/pc 75/48/s 30/24/pc 72/48/s 76/54/pc 66/47/s 40/27/sf 65/43/s 41/23/sf 75/48/s 59/52/r 41/24/pc

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 355.34 76.41 75.18 95.23

24-hr chg -0.03 +0.01 -0.03 -0.10

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

0.20" 2.29" 3.57" 2.29" 4.80" 3.57"

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

48° 43° 56° 33° 79° in 1957 9° in 1986

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 63/44/s 46/36/pc 74/56/s 43/33/c 73/59/s 68/55/pc 71/57/pc 39/34/pc 69/49/pc 40/30/pc 77/50/s 56/46/c 43/33/pc

Myrtle Beach 56/35

Manning 58/30

Today: Sunny to partly cloudy. Winds southwest 4-8 mph. Saturday: Plenty of sunshine. Winds southwest 4-8 mph.

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Florence 57/32

Bishopville 57/30

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 10.20 +0.06 19 5.90 -0.20 14 9.42 -0.21 14 5.96 -0.06 80 80.71 +0.04 24 11.89 -5.89

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Sunset 5:49 p.m. Moonset 10:27 a.m.

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Ht. 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.4

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 44/25/pc 57/30/s 60/30/s 59/37/s 50/32/s 61/36/s 54/27/s 58/33/pc 60/31/s 56/30/s 49/26/s 55/28/s 56/28/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 58/32/s 63/38/s 63/37/s 63/41/s 51/44/s 64/41/s 58/37/s 62/42/s 64/39/s 60/37/s 50/38/s 60/38/s 58/37/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 57/32/s Gainesville 64/38/s Gastonia 53/26/s Goldsboro 52/29/s Goose Creek 59/33/s Greensboro 47/26/pc Greenville 56/30/s Hickory 48/27/s Hilton Head 58/37/s Jacksonville, FL 64/37/s La Grange 58/32/s Macon 60/31/s Marietta 53/31/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 61/38/s 67/41/pc 58/37/s 56/40/s 63/41/s 52/35/s 60/40/s 55/32/s 60/43/s 67/41/pc 66/44/s 65/39/s 63/41/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 48/21/pc Mt. Pleasant 59/36/s Myrtle Beach 56/35/s Orangeburg 59/32/s Port Royal 59/36/s Raleigh 51/28/s Rock Hill 53/27/s Rockingham 54/25/s Savannah 61/36/s Spartanburg 54/27/s Summerville 59/34/s Wilmington 56/31/s Winston-Salem 45/27/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 57/29/s 62/43/s 58/42/s 62/39/s 61/42/s 54/37/s 58/40/s 58/36/s 65/41/s 58/39/s 63/41/s 58/40/s 53/34/s

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

SATURDAY MEETINGS:

For Comfort You Can Count On, Better Make It Boykin! 803-775-WARM (9276)

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Support Group — 1:30 p.m. every third Saturday, 3785 Blackberry Lane, Lot 7. Call Donna Parker at (803) 481-7521.

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image. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stop and take note of what others are doing. Refuse to let anyone meddle in your affairs. Don’t share personal secrets. Make plans to do something that eases your mind and your stress. An unexpected change at home will be to your benefit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Research, discussions, information and getting a different perspective on what you want to do will help you make wise choices and may lead to interesting encounters with unique individuals. Travel will help you expand your interests and professional options.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Group endeavors or contributing to a cause that interests you will pay big dividends. Someone you meet will be seeking your attention. Mixing your talents with those of others will bring unusual results. Romance is in the stars.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make clear-cut decisions and refuse to get tangled up in someone else’s problems. Keep your distance and focus on making personal changes that will improve your emotional well-being. Follow the trends that work best for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look in to positions that interest you. Put your heart and soul into whatever jobs you do. Revamp your resume, apply for a job or go for an interview. You can dazzle others with your charm and knowhow. Make changes at home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional matters will be hard to ignore. Back away from anyone who is causing unpredictable problems. Keep a clear head and concentrate on what you can do to make your surroundings conducive to taking care of unfinished business.

DAILY PLANNER

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take care of your personal affairs. Stay on top of your professional and financial options, and don’t let someone else make decisions for you. Emotional uncertainty is apparent, but you will come out on top if you follow your heart.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A change of pace will give you a new perspective on life. Don’t expect everyone you encounter to be in a good mood. Avoid arguments and don’t make decisions based on too little evidence or knowledge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t burden yourself with more than you can handle. Consider what you can accomplish and do your best to forge ahead. Your fearless attitude will make people stand up and take notice. Let your emotions dictate your next move.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do something you enjoy. Plan a trip or get-together with friends or the youngsters in your life. Take on a challenge that will help you get in shape or sharpen your mind. Explore new forms of entertainment and update your

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pay off your debts, close out deals and take care of unfinished business. Once you have everything in place, you can better enjoy getting interested in something that is new, exciting and brings you great joy. Romance is encouraged.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

1-19-25-29-33 PowerUp: 2

14-27-39-50-69 Megaball: 2; Megaplier: 2

Numbers unavailable at press time

PICK 3 THURSDAY

PICK 4 THURSDAY

7-5-3 and 6-9-11

6-1-4-0 and 5-2-9-7

SUMTER SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Puma, a spayed and housebroken 3-year-old brindle and white hound / boxer mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is playful, affectionate, protective and friendly. She is great with children but needs a home without cats or small dogs. Puma can sit, stay and get up on command. 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 Sumter SPCA Valentine Dance will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center, 1100 S. Guignard Drive. Music will be provided by The Recollections Band. Cost is $20 per person (must be 21 years or older) and all proceeds benefit the SPCA. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Call (803) 773-9292.

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college baseball

Now the hunted Hawkins, USC Sumter have targets on backs as they aim for return to JUCO World Series

prep basketball

Jones: So far, so good Sumter opens 2nd half of region schedule By DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

USC Sumter shortstop Justin Hawkins looks to have another banner year and help lead the Fire Ants back to the Junior College World Series. USCS opens the season on Saturday with a doubleheader against Catawba Valley Community College beginning at 1 p.m. at Riley Park.

bY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com For the first time in its existence, the University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team will enter the 2016 season as the hunted instead of the hunters. Despite three Region X regular-season titles, a 2014 tournament championship and three shots at the Eastern District tournament crown, it wasn’t

until last year that USCS managed to put all three together for a trip to the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colo. Now comes the hard part -- getting back. The Fire Ants open the season on Saturday against Catawba Valley Community College in a doubleheader at Riley Park beginning at 1 p.m. The two teams will play another twinbill on Sunday scheduled for 1 p.m. as well.

The 4-game set has a little more juice behind it than a normal season-opening series due to the fact that the Red Hawks were a National Junior College Athletic Association Division II World Series participant last year. “They’ve got a lot of those same guys back, so yeah it’s going to be a challenge right off the bat,” USCS head coach Tim Medlin said. “It’s not the

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Australian open

Djokovic, Williams easily move to final By DENNIS PASSA The Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Like a defending champion before him, Novak Djokovic moved into the Australian Open final with a relatively untroubled 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over four-time winner Roger Federer. Hours earlier on Rod Laver Arena, Serena Williams moved to within one win of another Grand Slam milestone, beating Agnieszka Radwanska 6-0, 6-4 in a semifinal that was almost a non-contest between the players who’ll be Nos. 1 and 3 in the next women’s rankings. If Williams wins Saturday’s final against No. 7-seeded Angelique Kerber, she’ll equal Steffi Graf’s record of 22 Grand Slam singles title, a re-

cord in the Open era, and the second-most in history behind Margaret Court’s 24. The signs were ominous from the beginning for 17-time Grand Slam champion and No. 3-ranked Federer. Djokovic, now into his sixth Australian final — he’s won all five previous — held his first service game at love and broke Federer in the second. After four minutes, Federer was two games down. The first set was over within 22 minutes. Spectators— including a woman with a sign reading: “Just Married But Willing to Exchange for Federer” — were firmly behind him, applauding Djokovic’s service faults and giving Federer a standing ovation when he broke to go ahead 4-2 in the

Shawn Jones has only been the varsity boys basketball head coach at Sumter High School for four months, but he is already half the way through the Gamecocks’ Region VI-4A schedule. And while there have been a few jones bumps and hiccups along the way, Jones said so far, so good. “It’s certainly been a learning process,” said Jones, who was named the head coach in October after Jo Jo English, who led SHS to the 4A state title last season, resigned in September. “It’s been a case of me getting to know the remaining coaches and me learning the players and the players learning what I expect from them.” While the learning curve may still be in place, Sumter finds itself again at a place where it was last year -- atop the region standings. The Gamecocks are 12-4 overall, but 4-1 in region play. That leaves SHS tied for first with Carolina Forest, but it owns a 50-47 road victory over CF. Sumter will begin its second run through the region schedule with a road game today against Conway. It defeated the Tigers 68-58 when the teams met in Sumter. After losing to South Florence in its region oepner, the Gamecocks are in the midst of a 5-game winning streak. The most recent victory came on Tuesday as SHS beat West Florence 68-62. The Knights entered the game ranked second among 4A schools in the state in a South Carolina

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prep bowling

LMA’s Lupori, TSA’s Epps place 2nd, 3rd at SCISA tourney by justin driggers justin@theitem.com

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Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Agnieszka Radwanska in their semifinal match on Thursday in the Australian See williams, Page B3 Open in Melbourne, Australia.

The dynasty continued for Cardinal Newman’s Jonathan Lovett on Thursday night at the SCISA 3A individual bowling state championships at Gamecock Lanes. However, perhaps Laurence Manning Academy’s Mark Lupori gave a glimpse of LUPORI what the future might hold. Lovett, the CN junior, captured his third straight title with a 758 aggregate score -not too far off his EPPS record-setting mark of 780 he bowled two years ago. That left everyone else in the boys division battling for the runner-up slot. With a final total of 573, that honor went to Lupori, who followed up a team championship last week

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Friday, January 29, 2016

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USC Sumter’s Fred Wadsworth is one of the returning veterans on a Fire Ants squad that aims to make a return trip to the JUCO World Series. They open the season on Saturday with a doubleheader against Catawba Valley Community College beginning at 1 p.m. at Riley Park.

Hawkins

USCS BASEBALL SCHEDULE

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Jan. 30 vs. Catawba Valley Community College (DH), 1 p.m.

end of the world if we lose two of the four. We’ve dropped some early games each of the last two years and came back strong. That’s the one thing about each of those teams -- they were better after March 20 than they were before.” March 20, according to Medlin, is a couple weeks into the heart of the Region X schedule when all the butterflies are gone and the rubber meets the road. “It’s a tough league,” Medlin said. “Louisburg (College) has a new staff so you think they’ll be better. We open with Florence-Darlington Tech, who’s always tough, then we’ve got Louisburg, (USC) Salkehatchie, (USC) Lancaster, Pitt (Community College) and Spartanburg (Methodist College). “It doesn’t get any easier from week to week.” The Fire Ants are likely to get every team’s best shot this year as defending Region X regular-season and Eastern District champions. USCS’ stellar pitching staff -- which combined for 3.65 team earned run average and 454 strikeouts -- is mostly gone. Stepping in are a couple of returning top relievers and a handful of new faces. “We have a lot of young guys, but I think we have a lot of talent,” said sophomore reliever-turned-starter Austin Hawley. “We just have to do the same things that made last year’s group successful. Hopefully, we can gel as a group and help win some ball games.” The Fire Ant lineup returns mostly intact, however. Middle-of-the-lineup batters Tee Dubose and Will Thomas are back along with shortstop Justin Hawkins -who might have an even bigger target on his back. Hawkins’ 2015 season saw him rebound from a slow start to lead USCS in batting average (.322), slugging percentage (.512), home runs (7) and he was tied for the team lead with 42 runs driven in. The adoption of a more compact swing was a big reason for the turnaround, Hawkins said. It carried over into the

Jan. 31 vs. Catawba Valley Community College (DH), 1 p.m. Feb. 18 vs. Newberry College JV (DH), 3 p.m. Feb. 20 vs. Harford Community College (DH), 1 p.m. Feb. 21 vs. Harford Community College (DH), 10 a.m. Feb. 26 at Florida State College at Jacksonville, 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at Florida State College at Jacksonville (DH), 1 p.m. March 5 vs. Brunswick Community College, Noon March 5 vs. Monroe Community College, 5 p.m. March 6 vs. Brunswick Community College, Noon March 8 vs. Anderson University JV (DH), 3 p.m. March 12 at Florence Darlington Technical College (DH), 1 p.m.

at Newberry College JV (DH), 4 p.m. March 25 at USC Salkehatchie (DH), 1 p.m. March 26 at USC Salkehatchie (DH), 1 p.m. April 2 vs. USC Lancaster (DH), 1 p.m. April 3 vs. USC Lancaster (DH), 1 p.m. April 9 at Pitt Community College (DH), 1 p.m. April 10 at Pitt Community College (DH), 1 p.m. April 16 at Spartanburg Methodist College (DH), 1 p.m. April 17 at Spartanburg Methodist College (DH), 1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 9

Kansas City 30, Houston 0 Pittsburgh 18, Cincinnati 16

Sunday, Jan. 10

Seattle 10, Minnesota 9 Green Bay 35, Washington 18

Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 16

April 23 vs. Guilford Tech Community College (DH), 1 p.m.

Carolina 31, Seattle 24 Denver 23, Pittsburgh 16

April 24 vs. Guilford Tech Community College (DH), 1 p.m. April 30 vs. USC Salkehatchie, 1 p.m. May 1 at USC Salkehatchie, 1 p.m.

March 19 vs. Louisburg College (DH), 1 p.m.

May 20-22 Eastern District Tournament, TBD, TBD

summer. Hawkins helped lead Chapin/Newberry to the American Legion baseball World Series championship. He was the S.C. state tournament most valuable player and the World Series MVP, capturing the Player of the Year award to boot. With all that success, it begs the question of if teams are even going to let Hawkins have the potential impact he did last year. “There are some days where he’s going to walk four times,” Medlin said. “And he’s just going to have to take them. The one thing we don’t want him to do is put too much pressure on himself and try to do too much and wind up chasing balls out of the strike zone or get himself injured.” Hawkins will also have to drown out some of the noise surrounding him as the season progresses. He signed with Clemson in the offseason to avoid one potential distraction, but Major League scouts can be found watching intrasquad games already in preparation of

Wild-card Playoffs

New England 27, Kansas City 20 Arizona 26, Green Bay 20, OT

May 7- 11 Region X Tournament in Kinston, N.C., TBD

March 23

NFL Playoffs

By The Associated Press

April 20 at Anderson University JV (DH), 3 p.m.

March 13 at Florence Darlington Technical College (DH), 1 p.m.

March 20 vs. Louisburg College (DH), 1 p.m.

TODAY 11:30 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Bahamas LPGA Classic Second Round from Paradise Island, Bahamas (GOLF). 2 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Semifinal Match from Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: FA Cup Match – Manchester United vs. Derby (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Farmers Insurance Open Second Round from La Jolla, Calif. (GOLF). 6 p.m. – College Basketball: Virginia Commonwealth at Davidson (ESPN2). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Hockey: Denver at Miami (Ohio) (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Manhattan at Iona (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – Women’s Gymnastics: Alabama at Florida (SEC NETWORK). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Villanova at Creighton (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Houston at Oklahoma City (NBA TV). 8 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Tijuana vs. Veracruz (UNIVISION). 8:30 p.m. – Women’s College Gymnastics: Auburn at Arkansas (SEC NETWORK). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Kent State at Ohio (ESPNU). 9:30 p.m. – College Hockey: Nebraska (Omaha) at Colorado College (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 10 p.m. – NBA: Charlotte at Portland (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 10:30 p.m. – NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers (NBA TV). 11 p.m. – Professional Golf: Asian Tour Singapore Open Third Round from Singapore (GOLF). 3 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Women’s Final Match from Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). 4 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Qatar Masters Final Round from Doha, Qatar (GOLF).

May 28-June 4 NJCAA Div. 1 World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., TBD

the upcoming MLB draft on June 9. “That was one of the reasons I signed early (my senior year in high school) and one of the reasons I signed early with Clemson,” Hawkins said. “I wanted to get all that stuff out of the way and just concentrate on baseball. I know there’s a higher level out there with the (MLB) draft, but I just have to not dwell on it and go out there and play. “I have to take things day by day, game by game.” As to whether he’ll be pitched any differently, it really doesn’t matter much to him, Hawkins said. “That’s what pitchers are trying to do anyway -- find a way to get you out,” he said. “I’m going to go up there with the same approach I’ve always had and look for the same things I always have. I have to make adjustments and so do they. “Baseball is a game of failure. It’s going to get you sooner or later. You just have to keep working to be successful.”

Sunday, Jan. 17

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 24 AFC

Denver 20, New England 18

NFC

Carolina 49, Arizona 15

Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31 At Honolulu

Team Rice vs. Team Irvin, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7

At Santa Clara, Calif. Denver vs. Carolina, 6:30 p.m. (CBS)

NBA Standings

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Toronto Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Southeast Division Atlanta Miami Charlotte Washington Orlando Central Division Cleveland Chicago Detroit Indiana Milwaukee

W L Pct GB 30 15 .667 — 26 21 .553 5 22 25 .468 9 12 34 .261 18½ 7 40 .149 24 W L Pct GB 27 20 .574 — 25 21 .543 1½ 22 24 .478 4½ 20 23 .465 5 20 24 .455 5½ W L Pct GB 32 12 .727 — 25 19 .568 7 25 21 .543 8 23 22 .511 9½ 20 27 .426 13½

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division San Antonio Memphis Dallas Houston New Orleans Northwest Division Oklahoma City Portland Utah Denver Minnesota Pacific Division Golden State L.A. Clippers Sacramento Phoenix L.A. Lakers

W L Pct GB 39 7 .848 — 26 20 .565 13 26 22 .542 14 25 23 .521 15 16 28 .364 22 W L Pct GB 35 13 .729 — 21 26 .447 13½ 20 25 .444 13½ 17 29 .370 17 14 33 .298 20½ W L Pct GB 42 4 .913 — 30 16 .652 12 20 25 .444 21½ 14 33 .298 28½ 9 38 .191 33½

Wednesday’s Games

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Basketball Coaches Association poll released on Monday. Sumter rallied from a 42-29 deficit midway through the third quarter to get the win. Jones said he and his coaching staff challenged the team at halftime to pick up its game. “We told them this is your team and you control what we do,” Jones said. “We told them we can’t go out there and play for you guys. You’ve got to want it, and they went out and played hard in the second half.” While Sumter is the defending state champion, guards Cedric Rembert and Andrew Tiller are the only players returning who saw significant action last season.

Cleveland 115, Phoenix 93 Boston 111, Denver 103 Detroit 110, Philadelphia 97 Oklahoma City 126, Minnesota 123 San Antonio 130, Houston 99 L.A. Clippers 85, Atlanta 83 Utah 102, Charlotte 73 Golden State 127, Dallas 107

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Basketball

Sumter at Conway, 6 p.m. Crestwood at Manning, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Darlington, 6 p.m. Lee Central at Andrews, 6:30 p.m.

Varsity and JV Basketball

East Clarendon at Timmonsville (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Calhoun Academy at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Williamsburg at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Jefferson Davis at Clarendon

That is added to the learning process for all involved. One of those newcomers is junior Jaylenn Corbettt, who had a monster game against West Florence. He had 18 points, 16 rebounds and also blocked three shots. “Jaylenn is really starting to come into his own,” Jones said. “He’s a hard worker. He needs to continue to

Hall, 4 p.m. SATURDAY

Thursday’s Games

Varsity and JV Basketball

Laurence Manning wood, 4 p.m.

North-

JV and B Team Basketball

Sumter, Crestwood, Lakewood, Manning, Lee Central in Sumter JV/B Team Invitational, 10 a.m.

Varsity Wrestling

Sumter in Region VI-4A Individual Tournament (at Carolina Forest High in Myrtle Beach), 9 a.m.

build on his confidence.” Rembert had 16 points against West Florence, while Ahmad Peoples spurred the second-half comeback. He scored all of his points in the second half, including draining three 3-point baskets, the final two coming consecutively, giving the Gamecocks the lead for good at 49-48.

Atlanta at Indiana, 7 p.m. Denver at Washington, 7 p.m. Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Memphis, 8 p.m. New York at Toronto, 8 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Orlando at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at New York, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Houston at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Utah, 9 p.m. Charlotte at Portland, 10 p.m. L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Golden State at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. Brooklyn at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Denver at Indiana, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m. Washington at Houston, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m.

NHL Standings

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 49 29 15 5 63 135 108 Tampa Bay 49 27 18 4 58 130 117

Detroit 49 25 16 8 58 122 124 Boston 49 26 18 5 57 147 131 Montreal 50 24 22 4 52 136 134 Ottawa 50 23 21 6 52 139 155 Buffalo 50 20 26 4 44 114 136 Toronto 48 17 22 9 43 114 134 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 47 35 8 4 74 158 104 N.Y. Rangers 49 27 17 5 59 142 129 N.Y. Islanders 47 25 16 6 56 130 118 Pittsburgh 48 24 17 7 55 121 120 New Jersey 50 25 20 5 55 114 118 Carolina 51 23 20 8 54 123 135 Philadelphia 47 21 18 8 50 109 127 Columbus 51 19 27 5 43 133 163

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 53 33 16 4 70 147 122 Dallas 50 31 14 5 67 162 133 St. Louis 52 28 16 8 64 129 128 Colorado 52 27 22 3 57 143 142 Nashville 50 24 18 8 56 129 131 Minnesota 49 23 17 9 55 121 115 Winnipeg 49 22 24 3 47 126 140 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 49 30 16 3 63 129 113 San Jose 48 26 18 4 56 142 129 Arizona 49 24 20 5 53 131 146 Anaheim 47 22 18 7 51 101 111 Vancouver 50 20 19 11 51 122 139 Calgary 48 21 24 3 45 126 146 Edmonton 50 19 26 5 43 122 149 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s Games

Tampa Bay 1, Toronto 0 Philadelphia 4, Washington 3, OT Nashville 2, Calgary 1 Colorado 4, Los Angeles 3

Thursday’s Games

No games scheduled

Friday’s Games

No games scheduled

Saturday’s Games

No games scheduled

wednesday’s College Basketball Scores

By The Associated Press EAST Albany (NY) 75, Mass.-Lowell 63 American U. 63, Navy 58 Baruch 79, York (NY) 78 Binghamton 66, UMBC 57 Boston U. 76, Army 67 Brooklyn 100, Lehman 99, OT CCNY 84, Hunter 73 Gordon 74, W. New England 70 Hartwick 109, Utica 50 LIU Brooklyn 92, Sacred Heart 84 Lehigh 79, Colgate 70 Lipscomb 81, NJIT 72 Loyola (Md.) 71, Holy Cross 54 Maine 105, Hartford 100, OT NJ City 85, William Paterson 81 Rhode Island 79, Fordham 63 Saint Joseph’s 78, UMass 70 Seton Hall 79, St. John’s 60 Stockton 77, College of NJ 68 Vermont 66, New Hampshire 50 SOUTH Augusta 66, UNC Pembroke 62 Bridgewater (Va.) 58, Shenandoah 55 Clemson 73, Pittsburgh 60 Coastal Carolina 68, UNC Asheville 66, OT Coppin St. 73, NC A&T 68 Delaware St. 71, NC Central 60 E. Mennonite 85, Washington & Lee 76 East Carolina 64, Temple 61 Ga. Southwestern 84, Clayton St. 82 Georgia Tech 90, NC State 83 Hampden-Sydney 73, Guilford 71 High Point 73, Campbell 63 Jacksonville 78, Florida Gulf Coast 69 Kennesaw St. 78, SC-Upstate 75 Kentucky 88, Missouri 54 Liberty 69, Gardner-Webb 55 Lincoln Memorial 100, Carson-Newman 89 Louisville 91, Virginia Tech 83 Mississippi 80, Auburn 63 Morehead St. 75, Austin Peay 65 Murray St. 75, E. Kentucky 71 Radford 90, Longwood 81 Randolph-Macon 88, Va. Wesleyan 59 South Florida 73, Tulane 60 St. Augustine’s 66, Livingstone 64 Tenn. Wesleyan 103, Reinhardt 82 Thiel 84, Washington & Jefferson 80, 2OT Transylvania 88, Earlham 71 Union (Ky.) 91, St. Andrews 83 Virginia Union 73, Elizabeth City St. 68 Washington (Md.) 86, Johns Hopkins 80 Winston-Salem 78, Johnson C. Smith 73 Winthrop 97, Charleston Southern 72 MIDWEST Adrian 100, Kalamazoo 63 Albion 74, Trine 65 Alma 93, Olivet 55 Aquinas 63, Concordia (Mich.) 53 Augsburg 75, St. Mary’s (Minn.) 64 Baker 85, Avila 73 Butler 67, DePaul 53 Concordia (Moor.) 62, St. Olaf 61 Concordia (Neb.) 89, Doane 81 Cornerstone 89, Lawrence Tech 42 Davenport 93, Madonna 76 Dayton 73, Saint Louis 37 Evangel 78, Central Methodist 66 Gustavus 82, Bethel (Minn.) 75 Hope 75, Calvin 67 Indiana St. 68, Missouri St. 59 Marquette 74, Stetson 60 Michigan 68, Rutgers 57 Michigan-Dearborn 74, Lourdes 70 N. Iowa 68, Bradley 50 Peru St. 87, Benedictine (Kan.) 58 Purdue 68, Minnesota 64 St. John’s (Minn.) 91, Hamline 82 St. Thomas (Minn.) 67, Macalester 61 Wichita St. 80, Loyola of Chicago 54 William Penn 102, Missouri Valley 92 Wis.-Eau Claire 67, Wis.-Oshkosh 50 Wis.-La Crosse 66, Wis.-River Falls 54 Wis.-Platteville 78, Wis.-Whitewater 75, OT Wis.-Stevens Pt. 68, Wis.-Stout 51 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 74, Texas A&M 71 Baylor 69, Oklahoma St. 65 Houston 81, Tulsa 66 FAR WEST Colorado 91, Stanford 75 Colorado St. 74, San Jose St. 66 New Mexico 84, Air Force 55 UC Davis 69, Cal St.-Fullerton 64 UC Irvine 73, CS Northridge 63 UNLV 87, Boise St. 77

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Williams

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third set. But the end came quickly in the fourth. Djokovic broke Federer in the eighth game to go up 5-3 — not even a stunning down-the-line shot after he earlier chased down a lob on the same point could save the Swiss star. Djokovic held three match points in the next game and he clinched it in 2 hours, 19 minutes when Federer netted a backhand. Djokovic, who won three Grand Slam titles last year, took a 23-22 edge in his 45 meetings with Federer. “Definitely I’ve played unbelievable the first two sets but that’s what is necessary against Roger,” Djokovic said. “He’s been playing on a very high level at this tournament and he dropped only one set. I came up with the right intensity, great concentration.” In Sunday’s final, Djokovic will face the winner of Friday’s semifinal between No. 2-ranked Andy Murray and Milos Raonic. Williams is the overwhelming favorite in her final against Kerber, and not just based on recent form. She continued her perfect streak in Australian Open semifinals, and she has won all six finals she’s contested at Melbourne Park. Now she’s looking for seven wins in seven finals on the same court. “I definitely block it out,” Williams replied to a question about equaling Graf’s mark. “I was one off last year, too! If I don’t win on Saturday, I’ll still be one off.”

Despite all her success, it is a loss that is inspiring Williams in this tournament. She was two matches away from a calendar-year Grand Slam in 2015 when she lost to Roberta Vinci in the U.S. Open semifinals. “Physically I’m feeling a lot better, mentally I needed that break after the Open,” she said, but “I didn’t think I would do this well this fast.” Kerber ended Sydney-born British player Johanna Konta’s surprising run with a 7-5, 6-2 semifinal win to reach her first Grand Slam final. Konta was the first British woman since 1983 to reach a major semifinal. Kerber has one win in six matches against Williams — in 2012. Graf was the last German player to win the women’s title in Australia, in 1994, and Kerber is asking for some advice. “So Steffi, write me please,” she said, laughing with the crowd on Rod Laver Arena. Williams’ win over fourthseeded Radwanska provided another yet reminder of her dominance in the women’s game. She has won 39 of her last 40 Grand Slam matches across six major tournaments. Williams hasn’t played a lefthander so far this tournament and said that, combined with Kerber’s quarterfinal win over two-time champion Victoria Azarenka, were making her wary. “She took out a really tough opponent in Victoria. You can’t underestimate Kerber,” Williams said. “She’s beaten me before, too, and pretty good. I know that she brings a lot to the game.”

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No. 8 Maryland hands No. 3 Iowa 74-68 loss

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South Carolina center Jatarie White, right, drives against Mississippi forward Shequila Joseph (11) during Thursday’s game in Columbia. The No.2 Gamecocks won 81-62.

Wilson leads No. 2 USC past Mississippi 81-62 By PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

digits for much of the rest of the game. Shandricka Sessom had 26 COLUMBIA — A’ja Wilson points, Mississippi’s only playscored 17 points, Alaina Coates er in double figures. had another double-double Wilson and Coates were a and No. 2 South Carolina used combined 12-of-21 shooting, all its inside game to move to 20-0 attempts coming just a few feet for a second straight season, from the basket. pounding Mississippi 81-62 on South Carolina continued Thursday night. its undefeated run as it purThe 6-foot-5 Wilson and 6-4 sued last year’s program best Coates were mostly unstoppa- start of 22-0. That streak ble for the Gamecocks (8-0 ended against national chamSoutheastern Conference), pion Connecticut. The Gamewho won their seventh in row cocks have two more games over Ole Miss (10-10, 2-5) in left before facing off against easy fashion. No. 1 UConn again this year Tiffany Mitchell had 15 at the Colonial Life Arena on points and while Coates finFeb. 8. ished with 13 points and 14 reThe Gamecocks ran their bounds, her 10th game this home win streak to 44 games, season with double figure the longest stretch in the napoints and rebounds. tion. South Carolina took care of South Carolina, typically things early, breaking on top slow starters, was hot from the 19-7 in the opening quarter tip and took control early. Wiland kept the lead in double son scored the first eight

points as the Gamecocks continually went inside against the smaller, younger Rebels. Mitchell and Tina Roy hit back-to-back 3-pointers late in the opening quarter and South Carolina was up 19-7 and cruising. The Gamecocks closed the second quarter with an 8-2 run to lead 40-26 at the break. Coates took over as South Carolina’s unstoppable presence underneath the basket down the stretch, converting a sweet feed from Wilson for the final basket of the half. Ole Miss, coming off a 73-65 stunner over No. 12 Kentucky last time out, couldn’t get much working against the Gamecocks. The Rebels had 10 first-half turnovers, which South Carolina turned into 12 points. Mississippi finished the half 2 of 11 behind the arc and were just 3 of 19 for the game.

boys area roundup

Alice Drive finishes undefeated in conference play Drive Middle School’s boys basketball team finished undefeated in the Sumter Middle School Conference with a 39-28 victory over Chestnut Oaks on Thursday at the AD gymnasium. Justice Wells led the Hawks, who are 12-0 in conference play, with 13 points. Carldrelle Cooper added eight and Trevonte Brunson added seven. Alice Drive will play host to Hillcrest on Tuesday in the first round of the conference tournament. Bates 43 Hillcrest 28

Hillcrest Middle School lost to Bates 43-28 on Thursday at the Bates gymnasium. Tylik Farmer had a doubledouble for the Wildcats with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Tavion Jeffcoat just missed a double-double with nine points and 17 rebounds. Manning 51 Ebenezer 42

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High School improved to 10-2 with a 51-42 victory over Ebenezer on Thursday at the Ebenezer gymnasium. Xavier Hicks led the Monarchs with 18 points while Corey Graham had 12. Lee Central 54 Hannah-Pamplico 29

BISHOPVILLE – Lee Central Middle School improved to 11-0 with a 54-29 victory over Hannah-Pamplico on Thursday at the LC gymnasium. Daveon Thomas led the Stallions with a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. K.J. Holloman added 12 points and Jordan Williams had 10 points.

JUNIOR VARSAITY BASKETBALL Laurence Manning 39 Thomas Sumter 27 MANNING – Laurence Manning defeated Thomas Sumter Academy 39-27 on Thursday at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Brewer Brunson led LMA with 12 points, while Wyatt Rowland added 10. Crestwood 38 Manning 35

Crestwood improved to 4-9 with a 38-35 win over Manning on Thursday at The Castle. Jamal Walton led the Knights with eight points and Tyrese Felder added six.

Mayewood 51

B TEAM BASKETBALL

Furman 24

Cardinal Newman 36

Mitchell Pollard scored 21 points to lead Mayewood Middle School past Furman 51-24 on Thursday at the Mayewood gymnasium. Montrell White added 11 points for the Vikings and Dorien Glover had 10.

Wilson Hall 28 Wilson Hall fell to 8-5 with a 36-28 loss to Cardinal Newman on Thursday at Nash Student Center. Miller Jones led the Barons with 10 points. Graham Van Patten added eight.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Robert Carter Jr. and Rasheed Sulaimon each scored 17 points, and No. 8 Maryland used a late charge to beat No. 3 Iowa 74-68 on Thursday night, ending the Hawkeyes’ nine-game winning streak. The Terrapins led 62-60 before freshman center Diamond Stone dunked off a pass from Jake Layman with 1:24 left. After a steal on the other end by Melo Trimble, Jared Nickens made a layup for a six-point lead. Maryland (18-3, 7-2 Big Ten) made the margin stand up by making eight free throws over the final 49 seconds. Coming off a defeat at Michigan State on Saturday, the Terrapins improved to 10-0 following a loss over the last two seasons. SYRACUSE 81 (25) NOTRE DAME 66

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Trevor Cooney scored 22 points to lead four Syracuse players in double figures, and the Orange beat Notre Dame. It was the fourth victory of the season over a ranked team for Syracuse (14-8, 4-5 ACC), which built a 44-27 halftime lead and was not

threatened in the second half by the Irish (14-6, 5-3), who played without injured point guard and leading scorer Demetrius Jackson. The loss snapped the Irish’s four-game win streak.

WOMEN (14) :ouisville 75 Clemson 33

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — No. 14 Louisville cruised past Clemson 75-33 on Thursday night for the Cardinals’ 13th consecutive victory despite the absence of leading scorer and rebounder Myisha Hines-Allen. Hines-Allen, who leads the Cardinals at 16.6 points and 7.3 rebounds, missed the game to attend her grandfather’s funeral. Briahanna Jackson scored 13 points to lead Louisville (16-5, 9-0 ACC). Asia Durr and Sam Fuehring scored 12 points each while Mariya Moore had 10. Gadson Lefft scored 11 points and was the only player in double figures for Clemson (4-16, 0-7), which has lost eight straight.

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final game before fighting his way back. Epps also rallied From Page B1 past Maroney with a 193 in his final game that helped with a second-place finish. erase a near 30-pin deficit to “I’m happy with second claim third place. (place) for my first year,” said “Didn’t do very well at Lupori, who is an eighthpractice all week, but came grader. “I put in a lot of work ready to play,” Epps said. for it. I’m proud of staying in “I’ve got good coaches and I there and keeping the presshowed up and came sure on some of those other through. guys. I came back from being “I didn’t really pay attenin third place to take second, tion to what anyone else was so that’s probably what I’m doing. I just went out and most proud of.” bowled.” Lovett took most of the susThe Generals senior was pense out of the night by semi-aware of where he was bowling a 265 in his first on the leaderboard entering game and grabbing an early the last game, but tried not to cushion. He had a 247 in do anything different. Game 2 and a 246 in Game 3. “I just wanted to pick up Lupori meanwhile bowled my spares, not leave anything a 204 in his first game and a open and finish strong,” Epps 188 in his second. He was said. neck-and-neck most of the In the girls division, night with Cardinal NewAshlee Lasecki set a new man’s Brian Maroney, who state mark with a score off finished fourth with a 541, 555 to give Cardinal Newman and Thomas Sumter Acadea championship sweep. Ridge my’s Bryce Epps, who placed Christian’s Haleigh Cumbee third with a 569. took second with a 523 and “The lane conditions were Cardinal Newman’s Cathetough,” Lupori said. “I was rine Geffre bowled an even getting a lot of bad breaks 500. A 500 score was the preand leaving huge splits. The vious state record set by Wilthumb slug in my ball broke son Hall’s Kaylee Pitts in going into the second game, 2014. so I had to adjust to that. Two area bowlers nearly “But that’s bowling. Jonaearned their way into the top than was doing really well so three before falling just I just tried to step up my short. TSA’s Lauren Jones game and keep the pressure finished two pins short with on.” a 498 while LMA’s Ashleigh Lupori was behind MaAtkins was six pins off with a roney by 11 pins to start the 494.

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Rembert’s 33 lifts Crestwood over Manning 44-22 Sedejah Rembert scored 33 points to lead Crestwood High School to a 44-22 junior varsity girls basketball victory over Manning on Thursday at The Castle. The Lady Knights improved to 9-4 on the season. Thomas Sumter 42 Laurence Manning 20

13-0 Lady Generals with nine points. Taja Hunley scored eight points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Anna Thomas had eight points and eight rebounds. Sydney Daniel had six points and nine rebounds. Mason Ham led LMA with six points.

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MANNING – Thomas Sumter Academy remained undefeated with a 42-20 victory over Bates 41 Laurence Manning Academy Hillcrest 16 on Thursday at Bubba Davis Bates Middle School defeatGymnasium. ed Hillcrest 41-16 on Thursday Carmen Silvester led the

at the Bates gymnasium. Nina Edlow led the Lady Bantams with 10 points. Layken Cox had seven points and nine rebounds while Malaisa Rhodes had six points and seven rebounds. Jayden Stokes paced the Lady Wildcats with six points. Manning 44 Ebenezer 34

Sequio Juniois scored 19 points to lead Manning Junior High School to a 44-34 victory over Ebenezer on Thursday at the Ebenezer gymnasium. Mya Smiling added 12 points

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22 Hall of Famers make Super Bowl Golden Team The Associated Press CANTON, Ohio — Joe Montana, Joe Greene and Emmitt Smith are among the 22 Pro Football Hall of Famers voted to the Super Bowl 50 Golden Team. The squad was selected by voters for the Hall of Fame inductions. It features one player who won five Super Bowl titles, defensive end

Charles Haley, and 10 who earned four rings: Montana, Greene, Ronnie Lott, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann, Mike Webster, Mel Blount, Jack Ham, Jack Lambert and Adam Vinatieri, the only unanimous selection. The coach of the team was Chuck Noll, took four championships with Pittsburgh, which had seven players selected.

Also chosen were Hall of Famers Jerry Rice, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw, Reggie White, Randy White, Deion Sanders, Lawrence Taylor, Forrest Gregg, Ray Guy and Larry Allen. Others selected were Jay Novacek, Jake Scott, Ray Lewis and Desmond Howard. Three players also won regular-season MVP awards: Montana, Smith and Taylor.

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San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana was selected to the Super Bowl 50 Golden Team on Thursday.

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Green, Thompson picked, giving Warriors 3 NBA All-Stars NEW YORK — Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were picked Thursday for the Western Conference team, giving the NBA champion Golden State Warriors three All-Stars for the first time in 40 years. Sacramento’s DeMarcus Cousins, Houston’s James Harden, San Antonio’s LaMarcus Aldridge, the Clippers’ Chris Paul and New Orleans’ Anthony Davis were also chosen for the West squad for the Feb. 14 game in Toronto. The Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan will represent the home team and is joined by fellow East reserves Chicago’s Jimmy Butler, Detroit’s Andre Drummond, Miami’s Chris Bosh, Washington’s John Wall, Atlanta’s Paul Millsap and Boston’s Isaiah Thomas. The reserves were selected by the head coaches in each conference, who had to vote for seven players: two guards, three frontcourt players and two additional players at any position. They were not allowed to vote for players from their own team.

USADA helping NFL in Manning HGH probe ENGLEWOOD, Colo. —The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is helping in the investigation of Peyton Manning’s alleged link to a clinic that deals in human growth hormone. Earlier this week, the NFL said it was conducting a comprehensive review into the case. Asked about the case, USADA CEO Travis Tygart told The Associated Press he could not comment on it spe-

reason to believe it could be a long day on the South Course at Torrey Pines. It turned out just fine Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open, especially for Brown. Brown hit into a hazard and made bogey on the first par 5 he faced and was 2 over through six holes. He finished with eight birdies over his last 11 holes for a 6-under 66, giving him a share of the lead with Andrew Loupe. Only it felt much better for Brown because it was on the South, which played 2 shots K.C. Alfred/ San Diego Union-Tribune via AP harder than the North Course Phil Mickelson tees off on the second hole during the first round of where Loupe shot his 66. the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego. on Thursday. “Extremely hard,” Brown said of the South, which alond-ranked Inbee Park withcifically because his agency, ready hosted one U.S. Open best known for overseeing U.S. drew because of back pain and has another coming in five after the second-worst round Olympic sports, is assisting years. “But it’s fair. It’s just of her LPGA Tour career. the NFL. tough. If you’re out of posiWie was stung on the hand Al Jazeera reported last tion, you just have to play for month that an intern at an In- on the 16th hole, her seventh par or bogey and you can’t of the day at the Ocean Club. dianapolis anti-aging clinic make any big numbers out was secretly recorded suggest- She had three bogeys on her there because as soon as you back nine and finished with a ing Manning’s wife received get behind the 8-ball, you can’t 3-over 76 to fall eight strokes deliveries of HGH, which is press and try to make birdies.” behind leaders Paula Creamer, banned by the league, while He did, anyway, including a Manning was recovering from Charley Hull, Alison Lee, Ash- 30 on the front nine. lan Ramsey, Catriona Matneck surgeries. Brown and Loupe had a onethew, Mika Miyazato and Haru shot lead over five players, inThe intern, Charles Sly, Nomura. later recanted his story. cluding Billy Horschel, who all Park shot an 80, playing her played the North Course. On Thursday, Manning said final four holes in 5 over with he welcomed the review. He Defending champion Jason a double bogey on the par-5 said the report was, quote, Day, who missed the pro-am 15th and three bogeys. She will because of the flu, made his “garbage from the first day it came out, and it’s still garbage sit out the Coates Golf Chamtee time but not a lot of birdpionship next week in Florida. ies. He shot 72 on the North today.” Jennifer Johnson and Min Course. That was one shot betWie stung by bee in LPGA Seo Kwak were a stroke back ter than Rickie Fowler, who Tour opener at 69. won Sunday in Abu Dhabi and PARADISE ISLAND, Bahacouldn’t buy a putt on the mas — Michelle Wie was stung Brown shares early North Course in his round of lead at Torrey Pines by a bee Thursday in the sea73. SAN DIEGO — Scott Brown son-opening Pure Silk-Baha“Couldn’t get anything and Phil Mickelson both had mas LPGA Classic, and secgoing,” Fowler said. “Couldn’t

make a putt. So looking forward to getting on the South greens, that’s for sure.”

pecially John Wayne. She was considered an angel on earth by her family, friends and all who knew her. She is survived by a son, Jay Shepard (Teresa) of Gable; a daughter, Lynn Shepard (Mike) of Sumter; a brother, Bubba Skipper (Gayle) of Conway; a sister, Patsy Riley (Billy Joe) of Manning; five grandchildren, Ashlynn Pritchard, Terry James Shepard (Sierra), Christina Shepard (Robert), Mason Shepard and Carson Shepard; two greatgrandchildren, Terry James

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Sumter JV/B team tournament Saturday The Sumter JV/B Team Invitational boys basketball tournament will begin on Saturday at the Sumter High School gymnasiums. There will be six games played in each of the two gymnasiums based on the pool-play format. The first games are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. with the final contests set for a 4:15 p.m. start. Those games will set the seeding for a singleelimination tournament on Saturday, Feb. 6, that will again at Sumter High. Local teams that will compete in the tournament are the junior varsity squads from Sumter, Crestwood, Lakewood, Manning and Lee Central and the Sumter B team. Tickets are $7 per person. Schedule Saturday SHS Main Gym 10 a.m. -- Lakewood vs. Lower Richland 11:15 a.m. -- Richland Northeasts vs. Lee Central 12:30 p.m. -- Sumter B vs. Ridge View B 1:45 p.m. -- Sumter vs. Manning 3 p.m. -- Sumter B vs. Westwood B 4:15 p.m. -- Sumter vs. Westwood SHS Auxilliary Gym 10 a.m. -- Crestwood vs. Manning 11:15 a.m. -- Lower Richland B vs. Westwood B 12:30 p.m. -- Lower Richland vs. Westwood 1:45 p.m. -- Lee Central vs. Crestwood 3 p.m. -- Richland Northeast vs. Lakewood 4:15 p.m. -- Ridge View B vs. Lower Richland B

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OBITUARIES PAULA LYNN SKIPPER MANNING — Paula Lynn Skipper, 65, widow of Terry James Shepard, died on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at her home. Born on Feb. 28, 1950, in Manning, she was a daughter of the late Dolphus SKIPPER Leon and Frances Capell Skipper. She was retired from Piggly Wiggly in Manning. She enjoyed watching detective shows, westerns, old movies, and es-

Shepard Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Delahunt; and a number of beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Neal Hodge officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at Stephens Funeral Home and at other times at the residence, 5822 Paxville Highway, Manning. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Soci-

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JACKIE DENNIS LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia — Jackie Dennis, 44, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the HOPE Center, Sumter. Miss Dennis is survived by her lifelong partner, Stephanie Fillyaw; mother, Janice Dennis; father, Jimmie Dennis; daughter, Domonique Dennis; son, Kevin Hampton Jr.; sister, Jennifer Dennis; brothers, Jaray Dennis and Jimmy Dennis Jr.; and half brother, Mark Reid. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road S.W., Lawrenceville, GA 30046, (770) 9623100. Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.

L.J. BROWN WILSON, North Carolina — L.J. Brown, 71, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at his residence in Wilson. Born on Jan. 26, 1945, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Ollie Brown Sr. and Mary Gaymon Brown Cloyd. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals of Summerton.

WILLIE M. BURGESS GOLDSBORO, North Carolina — Willie M. Burgess, 75, passed on Jan. 17, 2016, at home surrounded by his family. A memorial celebration honoring his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Shackle Free Church Ministries, Goldsboro. He was born on Aug. 18, 1940, in Sumter, to Jeff and Eliza Burgess. Professional service entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, Goldsboro.

THOMAS W. MCELVEEN BISHOPVILLE — Thomas Wade “T.W.” McElveen, 85, husband of Delores “Tootsie” Partin McElveen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on April 28, 1930, in Lee County, he was a son of the late Wilson and Mary Sue Amerson McElveen. He was a local farmer and accountant. He was U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, where he served in the 8th Army and was awarded the Sharpshooter medal. He was a member and former deacon of Mayesville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 63 years; a daughter, Lisa McElveen Ramsing of Bishopville; a brother, Carol Wayne McElveen (Nancy) of Greensboro, North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Paul Ramsing. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Miami, FL 33131; the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150; or to the Lee County Animal Shelter,

101 Animal Shelter Lane, Bishopville, SC 29010. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

ROOSEVELT COLLINS SR. Roosevelt Collins Sr. quietly departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Roosevelt was born on March 7, 1936, in Clarendon County to the late Julius Collins and Pauline Collins Knox. He was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. He joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in his youth and was a member of the choir. Roosevelt was married to the late Mattie L. Collins for 53 years. He was employed by Sumter Coatings, formerly known as Southern Coatings, until retiring in 2007. He attended Sumter Senior Center until his health failed. He leaves to cherish his memories: sons, Roosevelt Collins Jr. of Sumter and Larry (Diane) Collins Sr. of Columbia; daughters, Susan (Robert Sirmons) Brown of Columbia, Deloris (Thomas Devaughn) Collins and Sharon (Marvin) Felder of Sumter; sister, Ruthie Mae Dorleans of Norwalk, Connecticut; brothers, Jimmy Johnson of Sumter and Harry Lee Johnson of Bridgeport, Connecticut; and grandchildren, Angela (Wesley) Funchess of Rock Hill, Jessica Chambers of Coluimbia, Keairra Felder of Sumter, Shekkia (Paul) Johnson of Columbia, Marquis Felder of Sumter and Larry Collins Jr. of Columbia. He was preceded in death by his wife; granddaughter, Kedreana Felder; sisters, Martha Davis and Ruth Ann Boiser; and brother, James Johnson. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Willie A, Wright Jr. officiating, assisted by the Rev. Leroy Blanding and the Rev. Vernon Spencer. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow in Calvary-Zion Hill Cemetery. The funeral cortege will leave at 1:20 p.m. from the home, 14 Oakview Drive. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

LARRY CALDWELL MANNING — Larry Caldwell, 64, husband of Patricia Caldwell, died on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at his residence, 118 W. Boyce St., Manning. He was born on Nov. 1, 1951, in Manhattan, New York, a son of the late James Caldwell and Lillie Mae Davis. The family is receiving friends at the home of his cousin, Deloris Cook, 402 Bagnal Road, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

MARY MCDONALD ATLANTA — Mary McDonald, 64, died on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Grady Hospital, Atlanta. She was born on June 19, 1951, in Summerton, a daughter of Rose McDonald Hardy and the late Rudolph Hardy. The family is receiving friends at the home of her

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COLUMBIA — Dorothy Diana Bradley-Tank entered eternal rest on Jan. 18, 2016. She was born on May 2, 1947, to the late Deacon Paul E. and Mary Ella Marshall Bradley. Survivors are her sisters, Mattie B. Burroughs of Sumter and Lucille B. Smith, Rosa B. Grant, Evangelist Arzaia B. Thomas and Pamela B. Byrd. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at New Williams Street Baptist Church, 5408 Middleton St., Columbia. Courtesy announcement of Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

Leroy Cook, 53, departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. Born on Oct. 22, 1962, in Lee County, he was a son of the late Isaac and Frances Boone Cook. He attended the public schools of Lee County and graduated from Ashwood Central High School Class of 1980. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Sarah Jenkins Cook; three stepsons, Deontue Jenkins, Michael Hammond and Johanthan Smith; mother-in-law, Ethel P. Jenkins; three sisters, Rosa Mack, Virginia (Isaac) Rufus and Rachel (Theodore ) Gibson; three brothers, Willie J. Cook, John Brunson and Bradford Cook; one uncle, Raymond (Jessie Mae) Cook; seven sisters and brothers-inlaw; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Homegoing celebration will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at New Haven United Methodist Church, 5159 Red Hill Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Frederick Harrington, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 56 Cook Lane, Dalzell. The funeral procession will leave at 12:20 p.m. from the home. Floral bearers will be cousins. Pallbearers will be cousins and friends of the family. Burial will be in New Haven United Methodist Churchyard cemetery. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Ray Kevin Johnson, 79, a resident of Montgomery and formerly of Sumter and Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. He was known as Ray to most of his friends, but will always be remembered as Kevin to his family and friends in Kannapolis. He was a loving husband and devoted father and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy Crawford Johnson, and their children, Jeffery K. (Kathy) Johnson, Jamie L. (Larry) Keith and Sally A. (Ray) Sheffield; and grandchildren, Savannah R. (Kyle) Kepley, Kevin P. (Ashley) Keith, Kelsey E. (Ryan) Clifford, Kristie A. Sheffield and Trey Sheffield; great-grandchildren, Kristian Kepley and Emma J. Clifford. He is also survived by his brothers, Jerry R. (Faye) Johnson and Nicholas H. Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Johnson and Louise R. Johnson. Ray was retired from the United States Air Force and served his country throughout the United States and in Korea, England, France and Vietnam. He was also retired from Southern Coatings in Sumter. He was a member of Sumter Masonic Lodge No. 364 and past grand royal patron of South Carolina Order of the Amaranth. He was active in his church and loved to sing in the choir. His love of music included performing in barbershop chorus and playing mandolin and singing tenor in The Maxie Branch Boys bluegrass band and others whenever he had an opportunity. Ray never met a stranger and was deeply loved by his family and many friends. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday with a Celebration of Life service immediately following at noon at Memorial Presbyterian Church, Montgomery. Interment will be at Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, North Carolina. The family deeply appreciates the love and support provided by family and friends during Ray’s illness and the kindness and commitment of his medical care providers, especially Dr. Sam Saliba, Dr. Talene Yacoubian and Amedisys Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson Association of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama or Memorial Presbyterian Church, Montgomery. Leak Memorial Chapel of Montgomery is in charge of arrangements.

RUSSELL TINDAL JR. Service of remembrance for Russell Tindal Jr., who died on Jan. 24, 2016, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Friendship AME Church, 6156 Furse Road, Silver community, Pinewood, where the Rev. Albert L. Thompson, pastor, will bring words of consolation. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services.

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WILLIAM LOGAN William Logan, 93, died on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

ELVIA R. TERRY Elvia Richburg Terry, 74, widow of John Harry Terry, died on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at a local nursing home. Funeral services will be announced by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, (803) 775-9386.

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Leola Robinson Varick departed this earthly life on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at her home. Born on Feb. 1, 1930, in Dalzell, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Grace Sanders Robinson. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Richard Addison, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 3857 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell. The procession will leave at 1 p.m. from the home. Online messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneral@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the

Johnny Lee McKenzie, 51, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital in Columbia. Born March 21, 1964, in Gable, he was a son of the late Jessie Montgomery and Carolyn McKenzie Rose and stepson of the late Jack Rose Sr. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Howard Chapel AME Church, 6338 Old Manning Road, New Zion, with the Rev. Oliver Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Melina Presbyterian Church cemetery. Public viewing for Mr. McKenzie will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Robert Scriven Jr. Memorial Chapel. Ephriam D. Stephens Funeral Home, 230 S. Lafayette Drive, Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. “Where Dignity is the Watchword”

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MERCHANDISE Garage, Yard & Estate Sales 514 Mattison Ave. Sat. 7 am - 11 am. Furniture, electronics, clothing. No early birds! Timberline Meadows S/D 910 Breezy Bay Ln. Sat. 8-12 pm. Move-in sale, lots of misc. items. In Home Sale 1897 Coral Way Sat 9-4 Furn, washer & dryer, bunkbed, deep frzer, hshld items Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of value. Call 803-983-5364

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Local Tree Service Co. looking for CDL driver, bucket operator & climber. Call 803-478-8299

Pilgrims is currently seeking an experienced Biological Waste Water Operator. Qualified applicants must have a current Biological Waste Water License Class A. Have a valid SC Driver's License. Background and a pre-employment physical/drug screen are required with this position. We offer an excellent compensation package which consist of paid holidays, vacation, medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k. If you meet these requirements please mail or fax your resume/qualifications to: Pilgrims Attention: HR Department 2050 Highway 15 South Sumter, SC 29150 Fax: 803-481-8961 EOE-AA-M-F-D-V Help wanted full time seamstress for alterations, sewing exp. necessary, apply in person Mon-Fri. 12-5 at 577 Bultman Dr. at The Added Touch. Pilgrims Sumter, SC facility is seeking for an experienced Occupational Heath Professional 3rd shift Position. Duties includes responding to employee physical condition, completing preemployment physical assessments, pre-employment drug and alcohol tests and maintenance of all medical records files which includes OSHA and Workers Compensation. A current license to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN), LVN or an EMT in the state of South Carolina is required. Must have basic computer skills. Compensation and benefits package includes: paid holidays, vacation, medical, dental, life insurance, &401K. Please mail or fax your resume/qualifications to: Pilgrims Attn: HR Department 2050 Highway 15 South Sumter, SC 29150 Fax: 803-481-8961 EOE-AA-M-F-D-V F/T Optical Retail Sales. Experience preferred but not required. Must work Saturdays. Will accept application Mon-Fri from 10 - 4 pm at H. Rubin Vision Center, Sumter Mall. Dress to Impress! No phone calls, please.

Walnut Village Apartments

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Nesbitt Transportation is now hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs experience. Home nights and weekends. Also hiring experience diesel mechanic. Call 843-621-0943 or 843-621-2572 CDL Class B Driver & Experienced Hand Finisher Needed. Must be good with your hands working with air tools and hand files. Call 803-469-4177

Medical Help Wanted Medical Office seeking PT/FT support. Experience with front office, scheduling, insurance, referrals. Experience with Allscripts preferred. Offers competitive benefits including health, retirement. Submit Resume to Fax 803-469-3944.

Work Wanted I'm available to sit with the elderly, I also do errands & light house keeping. Available day & night. 803-638-9509

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

2BR/2BA MH C/H/A, appl., .5 acre lot, 5 mins. from Shaw, $525 mo/Dep Call 803-983-7317 No pets!

1 bay garage with paint booth utilities furnished Bobby Sisson 803-464-2730.

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale House for Sale 2550 Relative Rd, 3BR 1BA, brick winyl trim,storm windows. North of Shaw AFB on 1/2 Acre. Call 803-775-4629 Tudor Place 2241 Preot 3BR 3BA eat in kitchen, Fla. room, privacy fenced back yard, new roof, new hw heater, new carpet, paint and appl., washer/dryer. $109,900 803-469-9381

Manufactured Housing Turn your Tax Refund into your dream home! We have quality used refurbished mobile homes. We specialize in on the lot financing. Low credit score is OK. Call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book page (M & M Mobile Homes).

ROOMS FOR RENT, $100- $125 /wkly. All utilities & cable included. 803-938-2709

For sale 1ac. in Manning area near lake. Call 803-847-9470

Montreat St. (off Miller Rd.) 2BR 1BA, all electric, no pets $350-$400 mo + dep. 803-316-8105. Downtown apartments 2BR 2BA $950, Util. Incld. 803-775-1204 Mon.-Fri. 8-5p or 803-968-1950

Unfurnished Homes Houses for rent 2,3,4 BD Rms Central Heat & AC Call 773-7789

Town of New Zion, Clarendon Co. 206+ /- Acres for sale $850 per ac. Salem Rd. Great Hunting Tract. Shown by appt only. Owner /Agent Call 803-404-8351

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

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Autos For Sale SALES SALES SALES! OVER 100 CARS STARTING AT $1995! Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275

RENT 2BR 1BA near Historic Sumter area , screened back porch, new HW flooring, Central AC heat pump, appliance included, no smoking, no inside pets, $750 Mo. + $750 Dep Call 803-960-1050 3 & 4 Br homes & MH, in Sumter County & Manning area. No Sect. 8. Rent + dep. req. Call 803-460-6216. 3BR 1BA on 1 acre. $600/mo + $600/dep. Shaw AFB area. Call Mike 803-825-9075 3BR 1BA C/H/A w/carport, $700 mo. Non negotiable. Call 646-315-3274 or 803-563-7202.

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803-435-2751 Applications Accepted At The Site Ofﬁce

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Card of Thanks Ms. Darcas J. Spry All of us wish to express to you our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation for all the many cards, telephone calls, and other expressions of kindness and love that you freely gave to us during the bereavement for our sister, the late Ms. Darcas Jean Spry. She was a very lovely lady and such a vibrant part of our lives. As you no doubt understand, when ones loses someone so very precious, a family member or a close friend, it is difficult for anyone to fully comprehend all of the sadness, grief, and other emotions of such loss. But thanks to the special closeness of caring friends such as yourselves, as well as the infinite love of the Lord, we were comforted and strengthened in our time of grief. May God's external and everlasting blessings be with each of you. Your friends, The Spry, Simon, Dukes, and Dingle family.

LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice Certificate of Need Application Notice Within 20 days of this notice, Tri-County Home Health Care & Services, Inc., a wholy owned subsidiary of Medical Services of America, Inc., intends to file applications to the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control for Certificates of Need (CON's) to provide home health care services to the residents of Clarendon and Lee Counties. Separate CON applications will be filed for each county and the project capital costs for each county is estimated to be $12,500. For additional information contact: James Chin, Corporate Director, Tri-County Home Health Care & Services, Inc., % Medical Services of America, Inc., 171 Monroe Drive, Lexington, SC 29072 (US mail to PO Box 609, Lexington, SC 29071).

SUMTER EAST SELF STORAGE 800 MYRTLE BEACH HWY. AUCTION FEBRUARY 13, 2016 10:00 A.M. UNITS FOR AUCTION A-31 - Joseph Samuel a-45 - Victoria Upshur A-56 - Mary Miller B-6 - Shanna Evans B-7 - Terry Land C-10 - Ofered Cooper C-36 - Dexter M. Feagin, III D-2 - Ashley Stukes E-26 - Annette Robinson F-28 - Sharon Starling

Nolanda Wilson 402 Angela Taylor 325 Eura Seabrook 525 Ruth Sorrells 202 Shemika Pringle 221 Michael McGee 120 Albert Jenkins 384 Macy Keitt 383 Roderic Hoskins 322 Roxanne Solone 796 Alfred Burgess 141 Kenneth Brown 381 Virginia Cook 709 Richard Carlton 704 Sale handled by management. All sales final. "CASH ONLY". Must be removed by 5:00 pm Sunday, Feb. 14th.

Bid Notices INVITATION TO BID The County of Sumter is soliciting separate sealed bids from qualified vendors to furnish One (1) 2016 4WD Pick-up Short - Bed Crew Cab (4-Door) for Sumter County, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150. Specifications may be obtained from the County of Sumter, Office of the Purchasing Agent, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150 o r v i a e m a i l : Purchasing@sumtercountysc.org. The County of Sumter reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The County of Sumter reserves the right to waive any or all technicalities.

Liquor License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Dylan, LLC DBA The Country Store intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 3966 Clarence Coker Hwy. Turbeville, SC 29162 To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than February 7, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110. Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Reya, LLC DBA The Country Package Store intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Liquor at 3966-B Clarence Coker Hwy. Turbeville, SC 29162 To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than February 7, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Summons & Notice AMENDED SUMMONS Non-Jury Case No. 2015-CP-43-2314 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER PCII REO LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Harbour Portfolio VII, LP; Vickie D. Horton; The Estate of Vernon J. Magazine; Heirs-at-Law of Vernon J. Magazine; unknown Heirs-at-Law or

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Sumter Self Storage, 731 Broad St. Sumter, S.C. will have an auction 10:00AM Saturday, February 13, 2016. Weather permitted. Following units be sold:

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HOUSING FOR PERSONS 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HANDICAP/DISABLED, REGARDLESS OF AGE

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5501 Edgehill Road Sumter, South Carolina, 29154 • 803-499-2157 Applications Accepted At The Site Office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM Until 4:30 PM

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Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §§ 15-11-10 to -50, Plaintiff hereby gives notice that Plaintiff has commenced an action, or shall commence an action within twenty (20) days, by filing a Complaint in this Court against the above-named defendants to quiet tax title to certain real property. The property covered and affected by said action to quiet tax title is described below: All that certain piece, parcel, tract or lot(s) of land, with the improvements thereon, if any, lying and being situate in or near the City of Sumter, the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly delineated and shown as Lot 7, Block I on that certain plat of Broad Street Place and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book A-4 at Page 85. 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 distances of the property delineated thereon. This being the same property conveyed to Harbour Portfolio VII, LP by deed of Fannie Mae a/k/a Federal National Mortgage Association, recorded on February 10, 2012, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 1166 at Page 2709; and being the same property conveyed to US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAP II, LLC by Tax Deed dated July 30, 2015, and recorded on July 31, 2015, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 1213 at Page 3693; and being the same property conveyed to PCII REO LLC by quitclaim deed dated September 3, 2015, and recorded on September 10, 2015, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumer County in Book 1214 at Page 5173.

Parcel No. 2291104001 Property Address: 113 Anderson Street, Sumter, SC.

It appearing that some or all of the Unknown and Doe Defendants are or may be residents or non-residents of the State of South Carolina, minors, incompetent, imprisoned, under legal disability, or in the military service, and that Unknown and Doe Defendants are unknown to Plaintiff and cannot with reasonable diligence be located or their whereabouts ascertained; It further appearing that Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is a suitable and competent person to understand and protect all rights and interests of the Unknown and Doe Defendants, and that Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. has no interest adverse to the interests of the Unknown and Doe Defendants and is not connected in business with Plaintiff or its counsel; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED as follows: 1. Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is hereby appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi on behalf of the Unknown and Doe Defendants, the same being fictitious names used for the true names of all unknown persons, claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the Property, their heirs and assigns; all other persons, firms, or corporations entitled to claim under, by, or through any of the defendants; and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in, or lien upon, the Property, some or all of whom are or may be residents or non-residents of the State of South Carolina, minors, incompetent, imprisoned, under legal disability, or in the military service. 2. Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and to represent the Unknown and Doe Defendants, unless any one of them, or someone on behalf of any one of them, shall, within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem. 3. A copy of this Order shall be served upon the Unknown and Doe Defendants by publication in a newspaper of general circulation published in Sumter County, South Carolina, once a week for three consecutive weeks, together with the Notice of Second Lis Pendens, Amended Summons, Notice of Filing Complaint, and Notice of Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem in this action. HAYNSWORTH SINKLER BOYD, P.A. A. Parker Barnes III 1201 Main Street, Suite 2200 Post Office Drawer 11889 (29211-1889) Columbia, South Carolina 29201 (803) 779.3080 Attorneys for Plaintiff James C. Campbell Sumter County Clerk of Court January 7, 2016 Sumter, South Carolina

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (Non-Jury) Foreclosure

NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND AMENDED COMPLAINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Complaint in the above-captioned action (Case No. 2015-CP-43-2314) was filed in the Sumter County Clerk of Court's Office on October 15, 2015. The Amended Complaint was filed in the Sumter County Clerk of Court's Office on December 7, 2015. Copies of the Complaint and Amended Complaint are available for review and inspection by all interested persons. NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County an Order Appointing Kelley Y. Woody, Esq., whose address is 18 Myrtle Bank Place (29209), P.O. Box 6432 (29260), Columbia, South Carolina, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi. This appointment becomes absolute thirty (30) days after the service of the Notice and publication of the Amended Summons herein, unless you or someone on your behalf shall, before the expiration of the thirty (30) days after the service hereof, procure to be appointed for you a Guardian Ad Litem to represent your interests in this action. ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI AND ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A #: 2015-CP-43-2413 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs. JULIE A. LAIRD; GREGORY R. LAIRD; and SUNTRUST BANK, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT GREGORY R. LAIRD ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint upon the subscribers, at their office, 1703 Laurel Street (29201), Post Office Box 11682, Columbia, South Carolina 29211, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint in the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above

This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff's Motion to Appoint Guardian Ad Litem Nisi and for an Order for Service by Publication, through which Plaintiff seeks to appoint Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for the Defendants the Estate of Vernon J. Magazine; John Doe and Mary Roe, the same being fictitious names used for the true names of all unknown persons, claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the

entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on October 30, 2015. GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC P. O. Box 11682 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 233-0797 Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorney for the Plaintiff

SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2015-CP-43-02269 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Abram Perez, Defendant(s). TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on October 7, 2015. Kristen E. Washburn, SC Bar No. 101415 Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 844-856-6646 Fax 866-676-7658 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01093 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-MH1 vs. Faisal Afify a/k/a Faisal Allam Afify; Tracy Thompson a/k/a Tracy O. Thompson; Geneva Rufus; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 1, 2016 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, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT #37, SECTION 6, IN COUNTRY SPRINGS SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLOT OF EDMUNDS LAND SURVEYORS, DATED NOVEMBER 24, 1999 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2000, AT PAGE 103, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS CRAVED FOR THE EXACT METES, BOUNDARIES AND DISTANCES PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2000 APPLE VALLEY MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER AVGA1128AB. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO FAISAL AFIFY BY DEED OF TRACY THOMPSON A/K/A TRACY O. THOMPSON DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2005 AND RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY ROD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2005 IN BOOK 970 AT PAGE 105.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 362 Pioneer Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 2211101036; 4000030884 (Manufactured Home) TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7% 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 15-00791

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00669 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Holly E. Beaupre, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 1, 2016 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 land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.59 acre, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 48 in Section "B" of Edgewater Subdivision on that plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated December 31, 1990 and recorded in Plat Book 91 at Page 106 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 502

Notice of Sale McFadden Avenue, Sumter, SC. This being the same property conveyed to Holly E. Beaupre by Deed of Frank N. Hill, Jr., and Sun Cha Hill dated June 24, 2008 and recorded June 26, 2008 in Book 1108 at Page 1288 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 205-12-07-010 Property address: 502 McFaddin Avenue, 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 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).

Notice of Sale Sumter County, State of South Carolina, being shown as Lot 188 on plat of C.D. Caughman, Registered Surveyor, dated June 5, 1956, and recorded June 26, 1956 in Plat Book Z-13 at Page 137 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, and is bounded and measuring as follows: which measures 100 feet; on the East by Lot 187, and measuring thereon 199.4 feet; on the South by Hickory Street and measuring thereon 100 feet; and on the West by Lot 189 and measuring thereon 199.4 feet, be the said measurements more or less.

This property is known as 4245 Hickory Street, Sumter SC Bearing Tax Map Number: 156-02-03-035. Also includes a mobile/manufactured home, a 2002 F l e e t w o o d , V I N : NCFL14A\B54168GB13. Being the same property conveyed unto Benjamin R. Disher, Jr. by deed of Charles M. Smith dated March 25, 2004 and recorded March 29, 2004 in Deed Book 931 at Page 483 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. TMS No. 156-02-03-035 Property Address: 4245 Hickory Drive (per Mortgage) 4245 Hickory Road (per County Assessor), Sumter, SC 29154

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

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.0000%.

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.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.

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.

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.

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 5.875% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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 and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01000 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Selene Finance LP against Benjamin R. Disher, Jr. and The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on February 1, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land including the mobile home located on the Old Cherryvale Plantation in Stateburg Township,

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 and Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 A-4553627 01/15/2016, 01/22/2016, 01/29/2016

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2015-CP-43-0666 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Triad Financial Services, Inc., as agent for Advantis Credit Union against Ryan Lynn Lewis, Elizabeth Barrett Lewis, any other heirs, successors, assigns, or creditors of Ryan Lynn Lewis and all others claiming any right, title or interest in the real property known as 6160 Shetland Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29154; any unknown adults or person in the Military Service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under legal disability, being a class designated as Richard Roe; and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, the Master-in-Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on February 1 , 2016 at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, South

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real property described in Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and Notice of Second Lis Pendens (the "Property"), their heirs and assigns; all other persons, firms, or corporations entitled to claim under, by, or through any of the defendants; and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in, or lien upon, the Property, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown owners, unknown heirs or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation (collectively the "Unknown and Doe Defendants").

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at his office, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., 1201 Main Street, 22nd Floor (29201), Post Office Box 11889, Columbia, South Carolina (29211-1889), within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in this Complaint.

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Devisees of Vernon J. Magazine, Deceased; their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown owners, unknown heirs or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; John Doe and Mary Roe, representing all unknown persons having or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in or to, or lien upon, the real estate described as 113 Anderson Street, Sumter, Sumter County, SC, their heirs and assigns, and all other persons, firms, or corporations entitled to claim under, by or through the above-named Defendant(s), and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in, or lien upon, the real estate described as 113 Anderson Street, Sumter, Sumter County, SC Defendants

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ALL that certain piece, parcel of lot of land, together with improvements thereon, if any, lying and being situate in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being designated as LOT No. 25D of REGENCY PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, consisting of 2.10 acres, more or less, as shown on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated June 23, 1993 and recorded in Plat Book 93 at Page 1078 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Law of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 6160 Shetland Street, Sumter, South Carolina. This being the identical property conveyed to Ryan Lynn Lewis by deed of Palmetto Properties of Sumter County, LLC dated November 9, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book at Page 1383 and re-recorded in Book 1180 at Page 194. AND INCLUDING HEREWITH: A 2012 Clayton Manufactured Home, 76x16, Model No.: 30SCL16763BH12, Serial No.: WHC019514GA, permanently affixed to the property.

Tax Map Number: 212-00-03-025 Property Address: 6160 Shetland Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29154 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master-in-Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at the rate of 6.00% per annum shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within twenty (20) days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty (30) days after the sale. The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for a deficiency judgment anytime prior to sale. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master-in-Equity, County of Sumter FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Sean A. O'Connor, Esq. 4000 Faber Place Drive | Suite 450 North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01613 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust vs. John Urquhart a/k/a John Kevin Urquhart; Fidelity Home Mortgage Corp.; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Cain's Point Homeowners Association, Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 1, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, LOT OR TRACT OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING LOCATED IN PRIVATEER TOWNSHIP, IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37), CONTAINING 0.46 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON A PLAT ENTITLED "THIS IS A PLAT OF SURVEY OF "CAINS POINT" PHASE I, LOTS 1, 14-32 & 37-54, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 38 LOTS" PREPARED FOR LIN-DO INVESTORS, A S.C. PARTNERSHIP, BY EDMUNDS LAND SURVEYORS, INC. DATED APRIL 8, 2000, LAST REVISED AUGUST 23, 2000, AND RECORDED AUGUST 24, 2000 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2000 AT PAGE 584; SAID LOT HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT WILL SHOW, ALL MEASUREMENTS BEING A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2007 CLAYTON MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER HHC017047NCAB (SEE RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT IN BOOK 1075 AT PAGE 771). THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN KEVIN URQUHART BY DEED OF CMH HOMES, INC. DATED MARCH 19, 2007, RECORDED MARCH 23, 2007 IN BOOK 1070, PAGE 1141 AND RE-RECORDED IN BOOK 1075 AT PAGE 774 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2865 Millstone Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 209-08-04-001 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales

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Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.

plat of J. P. Edwards, R.L.S., dated September 8, 1972 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-32 at Page 133, and having such shape, boundaries and measurements as are shown on said plat. Reference to the aforesaid plats having been made for incorporation herein of the metes, bounds, courses, and distances of the property delineated thereon pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 30-5-250.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DESIGNATED LOT NO. 16 ON A PLAT PREPARED BY JOSEPH PALMER, SURVEYOR, RECORDED DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1940, IN PLAT BOOK S-5 AT PAGE 31 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY. AFORESAID PLAT IS SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND REFERENCED IS CRAVED THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY CONCERNED HEREIN. THIS DESCRIPTION IS IN LIEU OF THE METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED.

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 15-02405

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 15-CP-43-00706 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of PNC Bank, National Association, against Donna L. Dawson, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on February 1, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 499 of Eagle Nest Subdivision, Phase I, as shown on that certain Plat of Michael C. Turbeville, BI, R.L.S., dated July 9, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 98 at Page 1002, 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 §30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.

TMS Number: 134-05-01-019 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 100 Executive Circle Dalzell, SC ALSO: 2003 Fleetwood Mobile Home, Serial number VAFL219AB57989-H6133 This being the same property conveyed to Donna L. Dawson by deed of Sherry Phillips, dated January 30, 2014, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on February 7, 2014, in Deed Book 1198 at Page 3798. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 4.125% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: EverBank vs. Brandy D. Crites a/k/a Brandy Diana Crites; Won Yo Means a/k/a Ji Youn Means; Stewart Construction Company; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-00065, The following property will be sold on February 1, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot/tract of land with improvements, thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 125 of General Sumter Estates Subdivision Section No. 15 and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S. dated 10/22/93 and recorded in plat book 93 at page 1846, records of Sumter county. This property is known as 7070 Acton Road and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 093-11-03-004. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. Derivation: Book 1042; Page 525

7070 Acton Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 093-11-03-004 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND

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 6.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-00065. 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 014293-01050 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00731 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Arthur L. Heyward; Estate of Mary Rouse Billie, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Mary Rouse Billie, Deceased, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any rights, title interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability or persons in Military Service designated as a class Richard Roe; CitiFinancial; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Shirl R. Williams, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 1, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON INCLUDING A 2002 28' X 66' BELLCREST MOBILE HOME, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, CITY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DESIGNATED AS LOT 41 ON PLAT PREPARED FOR L.K. PROPERTIES DATED MAY 25, 1990 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 92 AT PAGE 1236 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY. THIS BEING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 920 UTAH CIRCLE SUMTER SC 29153 AND BEARING SUMTER TAX MAP NUMBER: 251-12-05-014. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2002 BELLCREST MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER BL02GA0210962A&B. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ARTHUR L. HEYWARD AND MARY R. BILLIE BY DEED OF CHARLES M. SMITH DATED MAY 10, 2005 AND RECORDED MAY 13, 2005 IN DEED BOOK 980 AT PAGE 954, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 920 Utah Circle, Sumter, SC 29153

This being a portion of the property conveyed unto Hector R. Snethen by Deed of Harold L. Snethen and Kathleen M. Snethen dated January 10, 1990 and recorded January 10, 1990 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Deed Book 499 at Page 1661.

TMS # 2231401013 Lot 53 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 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 4.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company vs. Vera J. Council a/k/a Vera Council; Santee Lynches Community Development Corporation; South Carolina Housing Trust Fund; The United States of America, acting by and through its agency The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service; Santee Lynches Affordable Housing and Community Development Corporation;, C/A No. 15-CP-43-02183, The following property will be sold on February 1, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Dalzell Acres Subdivision, in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, known as 3220 Raffield Court and shown as Lot No. 50 on a plat prepared by Donald E. Thompson, RLS, dated June 29, 1998 and recorded September 17, 1999 in Vol. 99 at page 864 the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Said tract or lot has such metes, boundries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. Derivation: Book 765 at Page 914

TMS: 251-12-05-014 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). 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 10-24459

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-1612 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Branch Banking and Trust Company Successor by Merger to Branch Banking and Trust Company of South Carolina against Hector R. Snethen, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 1, 2016, at 12:00 o'clock noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot 53 on that certain

3220 Raffield Ct, Dalzell, SC 29040 1890401071 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 7.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-02183. Subject to a one year right of redemption from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. §2410(c). NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 000098-00482 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-02230 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Dorothy M. Slater, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 1, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DOROTHY M. SLATER BY DEED OF HARSHAD PATEL DATED DECEMBER 11, 2006 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 2006 IN BOOK 1056 AT PAGE 1684 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 108 White Oak Park, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 249-01-04-029 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-19111

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-02034 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Todd Bishop a/k/a Todd W. Bishop and Stephanie H. Bishop a/k/a Stephanie Bishop, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on February 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 413 of Twin Lakes Subdivision, Section No. 19, on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated October 10, 1985 and recorded in Plat Book 85 at page 1056 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu or metes and bounds as permitted by law under 30-5-250 of The Cody of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 1065 Twin Lakes Drive, Sumter, SC. This being the identical property conveyed to Todd W. Bishop and Stephanie H. Bishop by deed of Nancy E. Rice, dated March 20, 2008 and recorded March 26, 2008 in Deed Book 1102 at Page 3478.

TMS Number: 2071602008

Notice of Sale

Plaintiff does not warrant title to purchasers at the foreclosure sale or other third parties; prior to bidding, third-parties should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC PostOfficeBox2785 Columbia,SC29202

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01300 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Michael Gainey; Geraldine Voss; Sterling Jewelers, Inc. dba Kay Jewelers; WEX Bank, assignee of Wright Express FSC; South Carolina Department of Revenue, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 1, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF STATEBURG, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT CONTAINING 11.92 ACRES, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-20, PAGE 91, 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, LESS HOWEVER 2.0 ACRES PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED AND RECORDED IN THE SAID ROD OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 91, AT PAGE 740 AND PLAT BOOK 97, AT PAGE 664, DEED BOOK 527, AT PAGE 369. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES, SEE ALSO THAT CERTAIN PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2005 AT PAGE 252. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MICHAEL GAINEY BY DEED OF SARAH LORRAINE BENENHALEY DATED MAY 17, 2005 AND RECORDED ON MAY 24, 2005 IN BOOK 981 AT PAGE 1804. THEREAFTER, MICHAEL GAINEY CONVEYED A 1/2 INTEREST TO ROBERT C. VOSS AND GERALDINE VOSS BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 10, 2005 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 2005 IN BOOK 1001, PAGE 692. THEREAFTER, ROBERT C. VOSS PASSED AWAY ON 6/25/2012 AND HIS ESTATE CONVEYED HIS INTEREST TO GERALDINE VOSS BY DEED RECORDED 12/10/2014 IN BOOK 1207 AT PAGE 1028 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5185 Seymour Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 135-00-02-086 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.25% 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 15-06164

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1065 Twin Lakes Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. At the conclusion of bidding, the successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, as evidence of good faith, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 2.00% shall be paid to the day of compliance. If the successful bidder should fail to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within Thirty (30) days after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to first to the costs and expenses of this action, and then to the Plaintiff's judgment debt, and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

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Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

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