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Student charged after bomb threat emailed Lakewood teen said he would try to shoot classmates, teachers

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An emailed bomb threat disrupted Lakewood High School for several hours on Thursday before leading to the arrest of a 17-yearold student on campus.

According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, 17-year-old Devontay Richbow emailed a bomb threat at about 11:30 a.m. from campus on his personal phone, saying he had placed four bombs around the high school, all scheduled to detonate at 12:30 p.m. Law enforcement said

the email claimed the suspect would also attempt to shoot as many teachers and students as possible.

Sheriff Anthony Dennis said his office responded immediately, and

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Enduro riders coming to Sumter Participants could create $1M impact

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com The muffled roar coming from the forests of Wedgefield on Sunday will be one of competition and economic impact.

More than 460 riders from across the nation will gather this weekend in Sumter County for the 45th annual Sumter Enduro, an off-road motorcycle competition challenging the skills and endurance of both man and machine.

Starting at 9 a.m. at the clubhouse of the Sumter Enduro Riders Motorcycle Association on Spots Road in Wedgefield, riders from nearly half the states in the nation, as well as Canada, will head off in waves of six along a 70mile course winding through the state’s forest.

Working with the South Carolina Forestry Commission, SERMA has once again organized one of the largest competitions in the nation for the sport, as riders from beginners to professionals will compete in about 30 different classifications sorted by experience and age. These riders, some of them well into their seventies, will race to seven different stations placed throughout the winding forest track during the all-day event.

And while the American Motorcyclist Association-sanctioned event might not be a big moneymaker for SERMA, it brings both a chance for local riders to compete with others from around the county, as well as additional revenue for area hotels, restaurants and stores.

“When you come to the parking lot and see all these motor homes and big trucks that are hauling these bikes in, they’re fueling up in Sumter County,” said Jim Fairey, who has been president of

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Local riders compete in a recent SERMAorganized event.

Officials with the group expect more than 460 participants this weekend and a possible $1M impact in the Sumter area.

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State thaws out from rare winter storm COLUMBIA (AP) — Weather conditions were improving in South Carolina on Thursday after snow and ice fell in the state earlier this week.

The final major problem caused by the winter storm was fixed Thursday afternoon, as the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston reopened after being closed more than 43 hours for ice.

The eight-lane, two-mile bridge closed at 8 p.m.

Tuesday as freezing rain began to fall.

The closing left just the Interstate 526 bridge open during Thursday morning’s rush hour from Charleston to Mount Pleasant. It took drivers an hour to make it 12 miles on I-526 from Mount Pleasant to Interstate 26.

The winter storm took one final stab at the Lowcountry, as a freezing rain advisory was issued for

Charleston as light rain and drizzle moved through.

Forecasters didn’t expect any serious problems.

The rest of the state started thawing out as temperatures rose above freezing Thursday afternoon.

Most roads across South Carolina were dry, but the DOT reported some secondary roads still had patches of snow or ice.

By noon, road operations in the state had returned to normal, with the rest expected to go back to a normal schedule by the end of the day, the agency said.

Some schools remained closed Thursday because of the hazardous driving conditions.

Other districts opened schools two hours later than usual.

A few schools were also closing today as ice spots remained, especially along the coast.

Forum members will be encouraged to be advocates for schools

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Alaina Coker uses a skim board to slide down a hill near Memorial Stadium in Sumter on Wednesday. Find the local school delays list on page A10.

The Sumter School District Teacher Forum will host a Legislative Roundtable discussion at noon Monday at Alice Drive Middle School.

The discussion will be centered on the importance of being a positive advocate for public education in South Carolina.

Superintendent Dr. Frank Baker and local lawmakers will discuss advocacy for public schools at different levels and speak on how members of the school district’s Teach Forum can be positive advocates.

“I participated on the panel last year, and from

a legislative standpoint, it’s important we are on a certain level of communication with educators,” Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter, said. “They need to know they can talk to us about issues.”

Weeks explained local political representatives have a lot of responsibilities, but that it’s important for educators and school district representatives to make them aware of issues that may be affecting their schools.

He emphasized that the panel discussion also encourages them to be fearless in advocating for their school systems and build stronger relationships with their

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Sumter man arrested in juvenile’s stabbing

BY TYLER SIMPSON tyler@theitem.com

A 28-year-old Sumter resident accused of stabbing a juvenile in the neck after the young man tried to meet with a JOHNSON promiscuous woman in a motel room during the weekend was arrested Wednesday.

Demetrius Delmore Johnson, of 980 Club Lane, was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature for his alleged attack at a motel in the 4000 block of Broad Street.

According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, the victim explained to officers he went to the room at the motel Saturday night to meet a promiscuous female, whose name the victim said he didn’t know.

The victim said he knocked on

the door, only for Johnson to answer the door with a knife in his hand. The victim said he then tried to run from Johnson, only to trip and fall. The suspect caught up to him and stabbed him in the neck with the knife, the victim said.

Shortly after the incident, a deputy responded to a nearby residence in the 1500 block of Copely Drive and found the victim lying on the couch, with several people applying pres-

sure to the victim’s wound. According to the officer’s report, one of the people in the home told the officer a man named “Meech” had stabbed the victim, and the victim was then transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

After a positive identification of the suspect by the victim, officers went to the Broad Street location to find Johnson, who had apparently fled the scene.

About 11 p.m. Wednesday,

however, officers returned to the same motel room to find Johnson inside.

During a search of the room, officers said they observed some marijuana in the toilet, which was retrieved from the bowl and placed into evidence.

Johnson was sent to SumterLee Regional Detention Center to await a bond hearing.

Reach Tyler Simpson at (803) 774-1295.

Busted! Weather causes local pipe damage

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BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com If your water lines are having issues in the cold weather, you’re not alone.

“This past weekend, we had 53 calls related to busted pipes, lines froze up and pumps going out,” said Trey Hill, service manager with Hill Plumbing and Electric Company Inc. “The freeze we had three weeks ago was pretty rough, too.”

While it isn’t unusual to have more calls this time of year, it does seem to be heavier this January, he said.

Brett Walston, owner of Plumb-Rite of Sumter Inc., agreed.

“The past several days, we’ve had many, many more calls than usual this time of year,” he said. “Mostly they’re busted pipes, but we’ve had a lot of water pumps, too.”

On the other hand, Sheldon Seruya, owner of Southern Plumbing and Contracting Co., has seen less than usual.

“We’ve gotten a few frozen pipes and some busted ones, but not as many as I figured we would have,” he said. “We had more calls the early part of the month this time around.”

If it’s just a crack causing a drip, it can take a day or two to realize you even have a problem, Hill said.

“You go to take a shower, and you’ve got no water,” he said.

With water heaters, it’s mainly the lines leading to it that freeze.

“With water heaters, the hot water line will freeze faster,” Seruya said. “You still get cold water.”

With water pumps, he recommends keeping them insulated and enclosed.

Then turn on the light.

“The heat off the light is usually enough to keep it from freezing,” Seruya

‘Day for Lois’ deemed a success Turnout was great for the “Day for Lois” fundraiser at Sumter Cut Rate, MCLEOD said waitress Amber Foxworth, and the dollar figures showed it. With $1,500 in cash sales, an additional $2,800 in credit cards and the donation jar, the total amount raised is expected to be about $5,000, she said.

“There was a lot of money in the tip jar,” Foxworth said. “She’s loved around here.”

Lois McLeod has worked for the Sumter lunch counter since the 1970s and has recently come down with some serious health concerns.

During Tuesday’s rush, classic dishes were called by her characteristic nicknames such as “Little Buddy” and “Sweetie.”

While no other events are currently planned, Foxworth did say a few area churches have offered to help and the donation jar will remain out at Sumter Cut Rate.

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Mike Brown, sales associate at Simpson Hardware on Liberty Street, explains how pipe insulation is important in protecting water pipes. Faucet covers for outdoor water spigots are also available. worth of damage.”

Then, in many cases, call a plumber.

“Most of the time, if they try to do it themselves, they run into problems and then have to call a plumber after 5 p.m. to fix it,” Walston said.

said. “The little tube freezes, and then it’s hard to cut it off or cut it back on, either one.”

If you think you have a leak, turn the water off.

“We’ve had quite a few overhead water lines lately,” Hill said. “Those can cause thousands and thousands of dollars

Reach Jade Reynolds at (803) 774-1250.

City council members in training; meeting canceled

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com City council will not meet next week because most members will be in training to be city councilmen.

Tuesday’s meeting of Sumter City Council has been canceled because of the lack of an expected quorum. The majority of council members will be away at a Municipal Association training meeting in Columbia.

Courses from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute educate local government officers from across the state in issues affecting cities and towns, and in some cases the training is required to be certified in managing a municipal government.

Sumter Councilwoman Ione

Dwyer went through the introductory course when she was first elected to council six years ago, and will be going back Tuesday and Wednesday to take part in the advanced class held at the Marriott Hotel.

“You obtain a whole lot from it,” Dwyer said. “It helps you keep abreast of what’s going on.”

“When you’re first elected, it’s not required, but it’s ‘highly suggested’ you take the first course,” said Councilman Robert Galiano, who is also attending the advanced seminar along with Dwyer and Councilman Thomas “Bubba” Lowery. “There, you’re learning things like parliamentary procedure and writing an ordinance.”

Newly elected council mem-

bers normally pass through the opening course in their first two years. Sumter’s newest councilmen Charlie Burns and David Merchant, first elected in 2012, will be attending the introductory Session A on Tuesday.

Not all A courses require traveling to Columbia. When Dwyer was in the course, she often took courses at the Santee-Lynches Council of Governments in Sumter, along with several other officials from surrounding counties.

“There was somebody from Santee-Lynches there, but the courses were always televised (via satellite),” Dwyer said.

“You could pick which center you wanted to go to.”

The more advanced Session B will focus on a variety of legislative and administrative

issues affecting cities and usually takes two to three years to complete. Dwyer is taking courses on public safety policy and administration, while Galiano is studying advanced zoning and IT. The meetings not only provide members with information on pending legislation and national trends, but also Galiano said simply meeting with other city leaders facing similar problems can help solve local problems.

“If I know the leaders of other municipalities, it’s easier to call them and get a copy of their landscaping ordinance, seeing what they did right and what they did wrong,” he said. “It’s much quicker than going through channels.”

In addition to the council

members going through training, Mayor Joe McElveen will be present as the serving president of the S.C. Municipal Association.

The education and skills acquired from the meeting, members decided, was well worth canceling the meeting.

“This would not normally happen,” said City Manager Deron McCormick. “But we have no problems with public hearings or anything pressing, at least nothing that couldn’t wait until the next meeting.”

The city council meeting was scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday at the Swan Lake Visitors Center. Council won’t meet again until its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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Early American history and tales of the Civil War are in Tim Lowry’s repertoire. The Summerville resident will be the featured storyteller at the Jack Doyle Storytelling Festival at the University of South Carolina Sumter on Wednesday.

Yarns, tall tales, Southern stories at USC Sumter festival

BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com Tales of the Lowcountry, Appalachia and Colonial times will be the focus when The Jack Doyle Storytelling Festival returns to Nettles Auditorium at the University of South Carolina Sumter at noon on Wednesday. After a year’s hiatus, the event sponsored by the South Carolina Center for Oral Narration Sumter will feature storyteller Tim Lowry.

Center director Michele Reese described Lowry as “an amazing storyteller� who will provide an entertaining program for all ages.

Lowry, a Kentucky native who now lives in Summerville, learned his storytelling skills from Appalachian natives “who spun yarns and told tales to entertain, teach morals and pass along local history,� according to his website, www.timlowrystoryteller.

com. His subject matter comprises stories from American history and folklore and tales of his own experiences, which have been diverse.

Lowry will tell of growing up Baptist, taking road trips to Disney World, teaching English to Russian immigrants, and he’ll have stories of all-American topics such as baseball, hotdogs and apple pie. His Lowcountry years yield a plethora of tales of Civil War ghosts, Gullah legends and “Colonial Tavern Tales.�

Not originally planning a career as a storyteller, Lowry taught English language arts for five years after receiving a degree in theater arts; but in 2000, he traded his chalkboard for a stage. Since then, he’s performed across the Southeast, produced eight CDs and a DVD and has written a storytelling handbook.

A South Carolina Arts Commission Approved Artist,

Lowry has received many awards and belongs to numerous storytelling associations.

He often performs in schools, from which he has received enthusiastic reviews, and his stories have been well received at storytelling conventions and festivals, as well.

Peg O’Sullivan, director of the Connecticut Storytelling Festival, wrote: “From the time he took to the stage, Tim Lowry claimed the full attention of his audience. With just a couple sentences, he linked the previous story to his own and forever bonded, not only story to story but himself to listeners. And for the rest of the festival, they followed him wherever he was performing.

They loved Tim’s style, his humor, his material and the man himself.�

Robert Kikuchi-Ynogjo praised Lowry’s “freshness, dramatic poise and side-wit, that is clearly a Southern flavor, (and his) . ... authenticity

and intensity.�

The late Professor Jack Doyle established the S.C. Center for Oral Narration in 2001 to honor the oral tradition of regional and multicultural storytelling and to document, collect and preserve oral traditions found within our communities. An accomplished storyteller himself, Doyle also founded the S.C. Storytelling Guild and did much more to ensure the survival of the oral tradition in the state.

The public is invited to at-

tend the Jack Doyle Storytelling Festival featuring Tim Lowry at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the University of South Carolina’s Nettles Auditorium. Admission is free.

This event is funded by the USC Sumter Partnership’s Storytelling Fund, which is supported by donations. Contact Michele Reese, director of the South Carolina Center for Oral Narration, at mnreese@ uscsumter.edu for more information. Visit the S.C. Center for Oral Narration website at www.uscsumter.edu/index.

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Cpl. Tommy Brewer, while patrolling Wednesday morning, takes time to help children build a snowman and take part in a snowball fight on South Purdy Street.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS Hoping to be the next Steve Irwin, Jim Fowler or Joan Embry? Looking for a new and exciting profession?

Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Garden could get you started on a new career path.

The zoo will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday for those interested in joining the Riverbanks team.

Zoo officials note that “It takes a strong team of talented people to operate one of America’s best zoos. An exciting multi-million-dollar major expansion is now under way, promising a world-class guest experience at every turn.�

Qualified candidates who want to be a part of the expansion are invited to apply for full- and part-time positions in these fields: Attractions, education (camps), food and retail, guest services, grounds and housekeeping, horticulture, maintenance and facilities and public safety.

Specific job openings are listed on the Riverbanks website at www.riverbanks.org/jointeam. Benefits may vary. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interested applicants must be at least 18 years old and should bring an updated resumÊ to the job fair. Candidates also must be courteous, outgoing and have a flexible schedule — available to work weekends.

The job fair will be held in the Zoo’s Discovery Center Theater adjacent to Koala Knockabout and Carousel Plaza. Candidates planning to attend the job fair should enter through Gate 8, the employee entrance, and sign in at reception.

Riverbanks Zoo is at 500 Wildlife Parkway in Columbia.

The Botanical Garden entrance is at 1300 Botanical Parkway.

The park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Admission is $11.75 for adults, $9.25 for children ages 3 to 12 and free for children 2 and under. Group rates and other discounts may apply. Yearround membership packages are also available. For more information, call Riverbanks at (803) 779-8717, visit www.riverbanks.org or www.facebook. com/riverbankszoo.

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10th-annual Rural Summit contest open to amateur photographers FROM STAFF REPORTS The South Carolina Department of Commerce is now accepting submissions for the 10th-annual Amateur Rural Summit Photography Contest.

Sponsored by the Small Business and Rural Development Division of the S.C. Department of Commerce, the Rural Summit Photography Contest is part of the annual South Carolina Rural Summit conference, which will be held in Sumter on March 3.

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First-place winner will receive $500, second place will receive $250 and third place $100.

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Bag of weed OK, water bottle no way Washington, Colorado airport security have few ways to stop it DENVER (AP) — Among the many oddities that have arisen from marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado is this: It can be easier to get through airport security with a bag of weed than a bottle of water.

At Washington’s airports, including Seattle-Tacoma International, there’s nothing police can do to prevent travelers from flying with pot in their carry-on or checked luggage, provided it doesn’t exceed the state legal limit of one ounce.

Instead, airport officials say, officers simply recommend that travelers leave it in their cars, toss it or have a friend pick it up.

But in Colorado, where the legal pot law gives property owners more authority to restrict the drug, some airports have banned marijuana possession and enacted penalties, including fines as high as $2,500 and a jail stint at the airport in Colorado Springs. “Carrying marijuana in a civilian aircraft is illegal under federal regulations. That’s why we implemented the rule, to prevent marijuana from reaching a civilian aircraft,� said airport spokeswoman Kim Melchor, adding that the airport has yet to levy a fine and that a drop-box where travelers can toss excess weed hasn’t been used.

The situation underscores the difficulty officials in both states have as they try to prevent pot from leaving their borders — one of several conditions the Department of Justice imposed when it allowed the legal pot experiments to proceed.

An attorney with Smart Colorado, which opposed legalization, worried about tourists

transporting tiny, concentrated products, such as hardened hash oil that has enough THC, pot’s primary psychoactive chemical, for hundreds of uses. “For the size of a traveler’s shampoo bottle, you can serve an entire urban high school and get them stoned,� Rachel O’Bryan said.

Voters in the two states approved legalizing marijuana for adults over 21 in 2012, but the laws don’t allow people to take pot out of state. Federal law prohibits marijuana possession, on a plane or anywhere else. Anyone who touched down in the other 48 states where marijuana is illegal would also be violating state law.

While the Justice Department said it wanted the states to keep the legal weed in state, there’s been little to keep people from trying to bring back souvenirs from the legal-pot states.

The Transportation Security Administration makes travelers empty their water bottles, but when agents encounter personal amounts of marijuana at security checkpoints, they typically don’t call the DEA or FBI. Federal prosecutors don’t waste their time on such small potatoes. An agency spokesman said TSA’s focus is on terrorism and threats to the aircraft and passengers.

TSA agents normally hand over pot cases to local law enforcement officers, who have little recourse in Colorado and Washington. At Sea-Tac, they rely on a “totality of the circumstances� test to decide whether to make an arrest or investigate further, Port of Seattle spokesman Perry Cooper said: Is the passenger combat-

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A security officer walks near a notice prohibiting marijuana possession at Denver International Airport.

Carrying marijuana through airport security in Colorado may get the pot confiscated, but there appears to be little danger of legal repercussions. ive or assaultive, or carrying vast amounts of cash?

Detention might be warranted for some of those things, but not for the pot itself, he noted.

Airports say there have been few incidents where passengers have been stopped carrying marijuana. The Port of Denver banned pot at Denver International, with fines of up to $999. No one’s been fined yet.

At the urging of Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo, Aspen’s airport is installing an “amnesty box� where travelers can drop any leftover weed before taking to the skies. In the few cases where travelers have been caught trying to take pot on a plane, they have received polite reprimands and no legal consequences.

“How do we invite people here, tell them they can use a product and then prosecute them when they try to leave the state?� he asked.

His office has confiscated marijuana edibles from several travelers at the Aspen airport — after obtaining voluntary releases of the property — but has not taken legal action against them.

Travelers were caught taking as much as five pounds of pot-infused candies and oils, he said. But the Colorado initiative allows people to carry up to one ounce of THC. DiSalvo said there probably was not that amount of THC in even the largest load.

Jeffrey Gard, a Boulder attorney who represents marijuana users and sellers, said there’s no reason for Colorado

airports to worry about people boarding a plane with pot. “By law, it’s no different than bringing a flask or a pack of cigarettes,� he said. “As tourists come here and do dumb things you’re going to see more of these things happen.�

Still, Gard advises clients not to board planes with pot. The risk, he and other marijuana advocates say, is too great.

Sean McAllister, a lawyer who is on the board of the Colorado chapter of NORML, a pot legalization group, said that medical marijuana patients used to be allowed to fly with their medication to other states with similar laws. But Denver’s airport ban on pot, which went into effect on Jan. 1, now means those patients may get their legal medication trashed, he said.

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Knox’s murder conviction reinstated FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — More than two years after Amanda Knox returned to the U.S. apparently home free, an Italian court Thursday reinstated her murder conviction in the stabbing of her roommate and increased her sentence to 28½ years in prison, raising the specter of a long extradition fight.

Knox, 26, received word in her hometown of Seattle.

The former American exchange student said she was “frightened and saddened by the unjust verdict� and blamed “overzealous and intransigent prosecution,� “narrow-minded investigation� and coercive interrogation techniques. “This has gotten out of hand,� Knox said in a statement. “Having been found innocent before, I expected better from the Italian justice system.�

Lawyers for Knox and 29-year-old ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, who was also found guilty, vowed to appeal to Italy’s highest court, a process that will take at least another year and drag

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A woman thought to be Amanda Knox, center, is hidden under a jacket while being escorted from her mother’s home to a car by family members Thursday in Seattle. In a statement issued from Seattle on Thursday after her conviction was upheld, Knox blamed overzealous prosecutors and a “prejudiced and narrow-minded investigation� for what she called a perversion of justice and wrongful conviction. lantic and led to lurid tabloid headlines about “Foxy Knoxy� and her sex life.

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to stir debate over whether she is a victim of double jeopardy, because she was retried after an acquittal. “Many Americans are quite astonished by the ups and downs in this case,� said Mary Fan, a former federal prosecutor who teaches at the University of Washington Law School in Seattle.

Nevertheless, Fan said U.S. courts have previously held that being acquitted and then convicted of a crime in another country is not a legal bar to extradition.

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Knox’s home state of Washington, said she was “very concerned and disappointed� by the verdict and confident the appeal would re-examine the decision. “It is very troubling that Amanda and her family have had to endure this process for so many years,� she said in a statement. “I will continue to closely monitor this case as it moves forward through the Italian legal system.�

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succinctly defined by the ASHINGTON late liberal Sen. Daniel — What is it Patrick Moynihan, is inabout women fanticide. Describing one that causes form of late-term abortion leading Republicans to grow clumsy, if not stupid? known as partial-birth, Moynihan said: “I had When even savvy, fluent, once remarked that the attractively populist Mike procedure was too close to Huckabee stumbles, you infanticide. And now we know you’ve got trouble. have testimony that it is Having already thrown not just too close to infanaway eminently winnable ticide, it is infanticide.”

Senate seats in Missouri How else to describe and Indiana because of crushing the infant’s skull moronic talk about rape, in mid-delivery before the the GOP might have head leaves the learned. You’d birth canal? think.

Conservatives Huckabee wasn’t need to accept that quite as egregious, no such consensus just puzzling and a exists regarding bit weird. Trying to early abortions. make a point about Unlike late-term Obamacare manabortions where dating free contrathere are clearly ceptives, he inexpli- Charles cably began specuKRAUTHAMMER two human beings involved, there is lating that the reano such agreement son behind the freebie was the Democrats’ be- regarding, say, a six-weekold embryo. lief that women need the There remains profound federal government to prodisagreement as to whethtect them from their own er at this early stage the libidos. fetus has acquired personBizarre. I can think of hood or, to put it more no Democrat who has ever theologically, ensoulment. said that, nor any liberal The disagreement is unwho even thinks that. derstandable given that Such a theory, when ofthe question is a matter of fered by a conservative, is quite unfortunately self-re- faith.

This doesn’t mean that vealing.

In any case, why go wan- abortion opponents should give up. But regarding dering into the psychology early abortions, the objecof female sexuality in the tive should be persuasion first place? It’s ridiculous.

— creating some future This is politics. Stick to majority — rather than policy. And there’s a good policy question to be asked legislative coercion in the absence of a current maabout the contraceptive jority. These are the conmandate (even apart from straints of a democratic its challenge to religious system. freedom). It’s about prioriNot so regarding a thirdties. By what moral logic or late-second-trimester does the state provide one abortion. Here we are woman with co-pay-free contraceptives while deny- dealing with a child that ing the same subvention to could potentially live on its own — if not killed another woman when she first. And killing it, for any urgently needs antibiotics reason other than to save for her sick child? the mother’s life, is an The same principle of abomination. Outlawing sticking to policy and forswearing amateur psychol- that — state by state and nationally — should be the ogy should apply to every focus of any Republican’s so-called women’s issue. position on abortion.

Take abortion, which is A test case for this kind the subtext of about 90 of policy-oriented political percent of the alleged strategy is the governor’s “war on women,” the race in Texas: Wendy charge being that those Davis, the Democratic canterrible conservative men didate, has a complicated are denying women conpersonal history. Stop talktrol of their reproductive ing about it. (Her capacity health. for veracity is a legitimate The charge has worked. issue, but for God’s sake Although the country is why go into her parenting fairly evenly split on the choices? That’s a snare abortion question, the Reand a distraction.) Talk publicans’ inability to make their case in respect- policy —specifically the issue that brought Davis to ful tones has cost them national prominence. dearly. In 2012, they lost What was her 11-hour unmarried women by 36 (!) filibuster about? Blocking points. a state law whose major Yet there is a very simple, straightforward strate- feature was outlawing abortions beyond 20 gy for seizing the high weeks. Make that the batground on abortion in a tlefield. Make Davis exway that transcends the plain why she chose not normal divisions and comjust to support late-term mands wide popular supabortion but to make it her port: Focus on the horror great cause. of late-term abortion — Stay away from the and get it banned. minefield of gender poliLast year’s Kermit Gostics. Challenge the other nell trial was a seminal side on substance. And moment. The country was watch them lose. shown a baby butcher at work, and national sentiCharles Krauthammer’s ment was nearly unaniemail address is letters@ mous. Abortion-rights adcharleskrauthammer.com. vocates ran away from Gosnell. But they can’t © 2014, The Washington hide from the issue.

Post Writers Group And the issue, as most

NOTABLE & QUOTABLE LAKE MARION COULD CHARGE TOLL TO CROSS In Wednesday’s Sumter Item, reporter Bristow Marchant writes, “Drivers heading down Interstate 95 for a day in Charleston or Savannah may soon face a barrier heading over the Lake Marion bridge.

Literally.” Read it online at www.theitem.com: A toll booth would be added to the interstate causeway under a bill introduced in the S.C. Senate by Sens. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, and Brad Hutto, D-Orangeburg.”

Even the senators supporting the bill think it has little chance of passing — Hutto has introduced a version of the bill three times before —but both say they want to raise awareness of the state’s need to repair and maintain its roads.

“We’ve got to get started somewhere, because the state has $12 billion in infrastructure needs,” Hutto said. “Most people don’t want (an increase in) the gas tax, but if they had to pay $20 a year for a pass, many won’t begrudge that.”

One advantage of a toll booth, Hutto said, is that it would primarily raise money from travelers from out of state. He’s spoken to representatives of the trucking industry, who oppose the change, but thinks it would meet truckers’ main concern of improving highway maintenance.

“It’s a no-brainer if you can get a guy from New York or Pennsylvania to pay for it,” he said. “Even if you increase the fuel tax, you can make it through the state without stopping.”

Hutto also touts the toll booth as a way to create jobs in the Santee area for toll workers, supervisors and — while the booths are being built — construction companies.

MORE THAN JUST A LITTLE ICE STORM The Washington Post’s Cara Kelly explains “Why the South is not overreacting to a

little snow.” Read it online at www.washingtonpost.com: Rob Fowler, the chief meteorologist with NBC’s Storm Team 2 in Charleston, says this week’s arctic blast ranks high among only a handful of winter weather events in the past three decades. Fowler has held his position for 27 years, and for all intents and purposes is the weatherman for Charlestonians.

There was the time in 1973 that he missed what everyone calls “the big snow.” And the one in 1989, the winter after Hurricane Hugo (which is how most people in South Carolina judge the passing of time).

But unlike with hurricanes, no one is prepared for snow, or worse, several inches of ice, Fowler says. “Today’s high … is not even going to equal our normal low.” To put this further in perspective, some teenagers have never seen a real accumulation of snow, much less learned to drive in it.

Tuesday night, city officials made a difficult decision to close the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the main thoroughfare that connects the suburb of Mount Pleasant to the peninsula of Charleston.

The Don Holt Bridge was also closed for most of Wednesday. For Washingtonians, this would be the equivalent of shutting down both Key Bridge and Memorial Bridge. In other words, panic-inducing.

IT’S SUPER BOWL WEEK; TIME FOR MORE ANALYSIS In “The Super Bowl of Cheating,” we learn that the “Seahawks and Broncos Use Controversial Techniques on Pass Plays; Where’s the Flag?”

Read it online at www.wsj. com: Over the course of the NFL season, these two teams have become infamous among students of NFL strategy for their loose interpretations of two separate NFL rules, both

of them involving the passing game.

For Peyton Manning’s Denver offense, which set league records this season in points and passing yards, it’s the way its receivers run pass patterns: To help them get open, Denver uses a series of route combinations to create “pick plays,” in which one receiver seems to have the distinct mission of colliding with a defender in order to help a colleague get open.

For Richard Sherman’s Seattle defense, which allowed the fewest points and yards in the NFL this season, the controversy stems from the aggressive way the team’s defenders initiate contact with opposing receivers to prevent them from being in the proper position to catch passes. In interviews earlier this season, independent NFL officiating experts criticized both teams for their tactics, which, they said, violate the spirit of the rules.

This month, after his team’s loss to Denver in the AFC Championship, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick blasted the Broncos’ so-called “pick play.” The Seahawks led the league with 13 pass-interference penalties during the regular season.

But according to an analysis of game film performed for the Journal by a college referee who has worked with NFL teams, the Broncos and Seahawks have avoided dozens of penalties this season.

Among all 675 of Denver’s pass attempts during the 2013 regular season, the Broncos executed a pick play on 90 of them, or 13%.

In any case, when these teams meet at MetLife Stadium Sunday, the five yards separating Denver’s offense from Seattle’s defense is almost certain to be the most dangerous and lawless stretch of turf in Super Bowl history.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR American people are putting their feet down Mr. Ingle, after reading your letter of Jan. 29, I admit I had to go back and reread Mr. Mathis’ letter. I am curious about a few things though.

Which parts do you consider paranoid, and which parts are insane? Which of those eight talking points will you try to deny?

I will agree with you, Mr. Ingle, on one point you mentioned. The problem is indeed the voter; however, it’s not a “vision” problem as you suggest. The problem is handing out whatever it takes to convince a voter to vote a certain way. It’s not “what do you see

down the road,” but rather “what can you give me now.”

It’s no secret to anyone why the Democrats want to bring in 11 million-plus illegal immigrants. It’s no secret why the Democrats are screaming about voter ID laws. It’s also no secret that this president’s approval ratings are, shall we say, not very good. I did not watch the president’s state of the union address Tuesday night. I didn’t have to. More of the same.

The good news is ... things are s-l-o-w-l-y turning around.

The American people are getting tired of the “propaganda” and putting their feet down.

Even here in Sumter, people finally woke up and ran off

Mr. Bynum before he and his cronies ruined the school system. (Personally, it’s my opinion that, whoever recommended him be removed from the school board, if he/she is still on the board.). And we can only hope that Dr. Baker can repair the damage.

“President Obama should be an inspiration to everyone.” The only thing this president has inspired me to do is protect my money, protect my weapons and protect my family. And Mr. Ingle, as far as you suggesting to Mr. Baten that he “give away free ice cream,” I’m sure he already knew those three code words.

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THREAT FROM PAGE A1 while responding, they learned the email had been sent not only to the school, but also to media outlets and local law-enforcement agencies. Officers with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division also arrived on campus and assisted with the investigation.

Students, faculty and staff evacuated the building Thursday while officers searched for the alleged explosives, said Shelly Galloway, spokeswoman for Sumter School District.

Dennis said no injuries were reported during the incident, adding that both the school and the suspect’s home were searched for any potential explosives.

Superintendent Dr. Frank Baker also visited Lakewood High School during the incident.

“Our students and staff did an excellent job of following the procedures as outlined in the emergency management plan. I commend them for following directions in an orderly manner and for remaining calm,” Baker said. “Sumter School District takes all threats very seriously.

We are thankful to the Sumter Sheriff ’s Depart-

‘Our students and staff did an excellent job of following the procedures as outlined in the emergency management plan.’

Dr. FRANK BAKER Sumter School District superintendent ment and SLED for their prompt response and thorough investigation.”

Richbow has been charged with disturbing schools; unlawful use of a telephone; threatening the life of a public official, teacher or principal; weapons/possession threatened or attempted to use weapons of mass destruction for the act of terrorism, not resulting in death and; bomb/making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat.

Reach Raytevia Evans at (803) 774-1214.

ADVOCATES FROM PAGE A1 local politicians.

This is the first time the Sumter School District Teacher Forum has organized a discussion similar to the “Soup and Cornbread over the Issues” hosted by other teacher forums in South Carolina.

Speakers confirmed to attend the event include Baker and School Board Chairman Keith Schultz, Sen. Thomas McElveen, Rep. Murrell Smith, Weeks, State Board of Education Chairman David Blackmon and

member Bonnie Disney, former principal and current South Carolina Education Association representative Rut Dingle, current State Teacher of the Year Darleen Sutton and PSTA Executive Director Kathy Maness.

The speakers will lead discussions on the role advocacy plays in their parts of the public education world. Lunch will be served at noon and the discussion will begin about 12:45 p.m.

Reach Raytevia Evans at (803) 774-1214.

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Winds: W 3-6 mph

Winds: VAR 2-4 mph

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Winds: WSW 4-8 mph

Winds: NE 8-16 mph

Winds: NE 6-12 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaffney 53/28 Spartanburg 53/31

Greenville 52/31

Columbia 53/31

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

Sumter 52/32

Today: Clouds and sun. Winds southwest 3-6 mph. Mainly clear.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Winds southwest 3-6 mph.

Aiken 53/32

ON THE COAST

Charleston 57/41

Today: Partly sunny; warmer. High 52 to 58.

Saturday: Times of clouds and sun with a passing shower. High 61 to 66.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 52/36/pc 19/15/sn 74/57/pc 29/23/sn 71/61/c 66/49/pc 65/56/pc 40/33/c 74/61/pc 40/30/c 68/46/pc 57/43/pc 44/29/pc

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356.09 75.58 77.56 96.09

24-hr chg -0.06 -0.11 -0.14 +0.10

Sunrise 7:20 a.m.

Moonrise 7:33 a.m.

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

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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

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Myrtle Beach 52/38

Manning 52/33

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Florence 51/32

Bishopville 52/32

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7:09 p.m.

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AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sat.

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 53/24/pc 52/30/pc 54/31/pc 58/43/pc 52/44/pc 57/41/pc 51/28/pc 53/33/pc 53/31/pc 51/30/pc 49/32/pc 52/32/pc 51/30/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 55/40/c 53/47/c 57/49/c 66/56/pc 60/54/pc 66/56/pc 50/42/c 52/44/c 56/49/c 54/47/pc 56/49/pc 57/53/pc 52/48/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 51/32/pc Gainesville 66/54/pc Gastonia 53/28/pc Goldsboro 50/30/pc Goose Creek 56/40/pc Greensboro 50/28/pc Greenville 52/31/pc Hickory 50/28/pc Hilton Head 54/49/pc Jacksonville, FL 63/53/pc La Grange 54/32/pc Macon 56/36/pc Marietta 52/32/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 58/49/pc 82/60/pc 51/41/c 56/50/pc 65/55/pc 48/42/c 51/43/c 51/41/c 62/56/pc 76/60/pc 59/50/c 60/54/c 55/50/c

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 50/27/pc Mt. Pleasant 56/42/pc Myrtle Beach 52/38/pc Orangeburg 53/34/pc Port Royal 56/42/pc Raleigh 52/28/pc Rock Hill 50/26/pc Rockingham 51/28/pc Savannah 60/45/pc Spartanburg 53/31/pc Summerville 54/47/pc Wilmington 55/37/pc Winston-Salem 50/29/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 54/40/c 65/55/pc 61/55/pc 60/52/pc 64/55/pc 52/42/c 52/41/c 50/43/pc 69/57/pc 51/43/c 63/56/pc 62/54/pc 49/42/c

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

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DELAYS LIST Clarendon School District 1 will be on a two-hour delay today. Personnel will report at regular time.

Clarendon School District 2 schools will open with a one-hour delay today.

Clarendon School District 3 will operate on a two-hour delay today. Staff and fac-

ulty will report at regular time.

Laurence Manning Academy will be on a two-hour delay today. Teachers report at 9:30 a.m. Students report at 10 a.m.

Lee County School District will be on a one-hour delay today.

The last word ARIES (March 21-April 19): in astrology Focus on what EUGENIA LAST you can do to help others, not on trying to impress those who are only interested in benefiting themselves.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use imagination and creative input when looking for solutions, and you will hit the jackpot and win favors. Your ability to show professionalism, as well as concern and honesty, will help secure future prospects.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Alter the way or what you do to ensure that you achieve satisfaction and happiness. A change in the way you treat someone or the company you keep will bring mixed feelings and responses from friends and family.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let emotions take over when dealing with domestic or household situations. Separate your feelings from the reality of whatever changes occur. Use imagination and you’ll find alternative means to get what you want.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Consider services you can offer and present what you’ve got to those willing to pay. Good fortune can be yours if you’re passionate about what you do and how you do it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Consider your current situation and how well it’s working out for you.

Question whether you want to continue down the same path or make changes by picking up more skills or education.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Position yourself so that you get the chance to view or experience other ethnic traditions. Travel or research destinations that interest you and you’ll be able to incorporate what you find into your everyday life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll have plenty of ideas, but not all will be feasible. Make choices based on reason. Wanting to please someone at the expense of risking your own position or security isn’t going to play out well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ReLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Offer a deal that is hard to turn down. Talk about a evaluate your position and size up the prospects and how you can reach a partnership or joint venture that is destination that will bring you greater unique and full of potential. Take satisfaction. Use imagination and action and you’ll get what you want.

By including individuals from different you’ll find a unique way to use your talents to help your community. backgrounds, you will get diverse feedback.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Listen and react quietly. The less people know VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take the about what you’re doing, the better. path that is most unusual. Delve into You’ll avoid meddling if you sneak the unfamiliar and take it upon yourself to discover new possibilities, below the radar and put everything in but don’t let someone with farfetched place before presenting or promoting what you’ve accomplished. dreams interfere in a solid plan that

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SPCA PET OF THE WEEK Jillian, a 1-year-old brown and white female lab/shepherd mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is gentle, affectionate, active, playful and friendly. Jillian is great with other dogs and she loves attention. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

Enjoy an evening of dancing and music at the SPCA Valentine’s Dance 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center, 1100 S. Guignard Drive (next to the SPCA). Music will be provided by The Footnotes. Cost is $20 per person (must be 21 or older). Call (803) 773-9292. All proceeds benefit the Sumter SPCA.

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B FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014

USC SUMTER BASEBALL

New Fire Ants era begins Monday Unproven ’14 USCS squad will be 1st under Medlin

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

Third baseman Will Thompson leads a group of returning USC Sumter starters that will look to lead an unproven squad under first-year head coach Tim Medlin. The Fire Ants begin play on Monday in Newberry.

For the first time since the program’s inception, a new name will sign and hand over the lineup card when the University of South Carolina Sumter baseball campaign begins.

But while new head coach Tim MEDLIN Medlin and assistants Josh Eachues and Wes Potter might be the most noticeable new faces, they certainly aren’t the only ones.

HOME OPENER CANCELLED The USC Sumter baseball home opener against Brunswick Community College scheduled for today at 1 p.m. has been cancelled. The game will not be made up.

The new USCS era begins on Monday in Newberry against the Newberry College junior varsity squad with what is predominantly an unproven team.

USC Sumter returns 19 players from last year’s 38-20 squad, but only seven were in the lineup on more than a platoon basis or saw significant innings from the mound.

“We have a lot of guys who maybe were hurt some last year

or didn’t get a lot of innings or at-bats that have come along and performed well in the fall,” Medlin said. “If we can stay healthy, I think we have a chance to be pretty good.”

Injuries have already taken a bit of toll, though, as Brunswick Community College transfer Cameron Smith — projected to be the No. 2 starting pitcher — was lost in the fall due to injury.

Former Sumter High School and Sumter P-15’s standout Andrew Reardon is also dealing with nagging injuries, though not related to the shoulder problem that kept him from pitching last season. Reardon batted .341 with three homers and was tied for

SEE USC SUMTER, PAGE B5

PREP BASKETBALL

Gators’ golden opportunity Lakewood boys look to solidify region lead at Darlington today

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com The Lakewood High School varsity boys basketball team is off to its best start in at least a decade and has the chance to take the lead in Region VI-3A with a victory on the road today against Darlington.

Both teams are 4-1 in league play, but the Gators opened the region season with a 44-43 victory over the Falcons at The Swamp, giving them the tiebreaker for the moment.

Hartsville is alone in second place with a 3-2 mark.

A win could go a long way toward pushing Lakewood to its first boys region title under head coach Terrence Scriven.

“It is very exciting to be in this position,” Scriven said.

“The greatest part about it is I don’t think our kids know what we’re playing for. They know, but I don’t know if it’s really sunk in that we’re actually in first place right now and have a chance to be in first place by ourselves if we can win on Friday.”

One of the biggest reasons

SEE LAKEWOOD, PAGE B3

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Lakewood’s Jarvis Johnson, front center, and the rest of the Gators look to take sole possession of first place in Region VI-3A today when they travel to Darlington. Both teams come into the contest with 4-1 region records.

SUPER BOWL XLVIII

NASCAR

Getting to big game not easy for many Broncos, Seahawks players

NASCAR tweaks Chase format, creates winner-take-all scenario

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — They are former kids who played in their backyards and dreamed of scoring the winning touchdown, making the big play on defense and somehow sharing in the spotlight of helping a team win the Super Bowl.

Not all dreamers get to the NFL, and certainly, many who get to football’s highest level don’t get the chance to play in the Super Bowl.

There are at least a dozen who will be participating for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks in Sunday’s Super Bowl who toiled for at least eight years in the NFL before getting a chance to play for the title.

Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey is the poster child. He waited 15 years.

The other includes the last XFL player still in the NFL,

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver cornerback Champ Bailey is one of at least a dozen firsttime Super Bowl participants after waiting 15 years for his first shot at the NFL’s top prize. a couple of Chargers who got close, a Canadian who lost the NFC title in overtime a couple of years ago,

and a number who played on very bad teams before

SEE SUPER BOWL, PAGE B4

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Say goodbye to the NASCAR era when a driver, fresh off a satisfying, top-10 finish, climbs from the car and raves about what a good points day it was.

Winning is all that matters under the latest and most radical change to the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

NASCAR’s overhauled championFRANCE ship format announced Thursday is a 16-driver, winner-take-all elimination system designed to reward “the most worthy, battle-tested’’ driver at the end of the season.

“Riding around and being pleased because the (previous) format rewards consistency, those days are going to be pretty much over,’’ NASCAR Chairman Brian France said.

The field, expanded from 12 to 16 drivers, will be whittled down to a final four through eliminations after every three

THE DETAILS WHAT’S NEW: NASCAR announced a new elimination-style format for the Sprint Cup championship.

WHO MAKES THE CHASE: Sixteen drivers will make the Chase, which still includes the final 10 races of the year.

A win in one of the 26 regular-season races virtually guarantees a driver a spot in the Chase field. Other qualifiers will be based on point standings.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: Once the Chase begins, there will be three elimination rounds — the “contender,” ‘’challenger” and “eliminator” rounds — each consisting of three races. Four drivers will be eliminated from title contention after each round. A win by a championship-eligible driver in any Chase race automatically clinches a spot in the next round. Ultimately, four drivers will compete in the season finale at Homestead in a winner-takeall championship race. The highest finisher of the four wins the title.

races of the 10-race Chase. The remaining four drivers will go

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SPORTS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP

Bates edges Ebenezer 35-34 The Bates Middle School boys basketball team improved to 10-1 in Sumter Middle School Conference play with 35-34 victory over Ebenezer on Thursday at the Bates gymnasium.

Ahkeem Lawson led the Bantams with 10 points. RaShad Jett and Zykiem Jackson each had eight.

Bates plays host to Alice Drive on Monday.

Chestnut Oaks 63 Alice Drive 52 Alice Drive Middle School fell to 9-8 on the season with a 63-52 loss to Chestnut Oaks on Thursday at the

Chestnut Oaks gymnasium.

Terrell Houston led the Hawks with 12 points. Keonte Gregg and Cameron Singleton both had seven.

Mayewood 55 Hillcrest 24 Jerrell Kelley scored 18 points to lead Mayewood Middle School to a 55-24 victory over Hillcrest on Thursday at the Mayewood gym.

Jaron Richardson added 13 points for the Vikings. Trevon Lesanse grabbed 11 rebounds.

Khadary Stephens led Hillcrest with eight points.

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP

Lady Hawks stay unbeaten with 44-29 win Alice Drive Middle School’s girls basketball team remained undefeated on the season with a 44-29 victory over Chestnut Oaks on Thursday at the Chestnut Oaks gymnasium.

Jah’Che Whitfield had a double-double to lead the Lady Hawks, who improved to 13-0. Whitfield had 16 points and 18 rebounds along with three steals.

Latrice Lyons had 13

points and five steals while Malaysia Scales grabbed 13 rebounds and scored six points.

Hillcrest 51 Mayewood 27 Jayla Bolden scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Hillcrest Middle School to a 51-27 victory over Mayewood on Thursday at the Mayewood gymnasium.

Rene Talbert added eight points for the Lady Wildcats, who improved

to 8-3 on the season.

Hydeia Fullard led the Lady Vikings with 22 points.

Bates 28 Ebenezer 27 Alexis McLeod had a double-double to lead Bates Middle School to a 28-27 victory over Ebenezer on Thursday at the Bates gymnasium.

McLeod finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kiara Jones also grabbed 10 rebounds.

SPORTS ITEMS

THE SUMTER ITEM

SCOREBOARD

Charlotte 101, Denver 98 Chicago 96, San Antonio 86 Memphis 99, Sacramento 89 L.A. Clippers 110, Washington 103

TV, RADIO

THURSDAY’S GAMES

TODAY

10:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dubai Desert Classic Second Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF).

3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Phoenix Open Second Round from Scottsdale, Ariz. (GOLF).

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

7 p.m. – College Basketball: Cleveland State at Detroit (ESPNU).

7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: St. Louis at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. – College Hockey: Boston University at Massachusetts (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City at Brooklyn (ESPN).

9 p.m. – Women’s College Gymnastics: Denver at Brigham Young (BYUTV).

9 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Blake Caparello vs. Elvir Muriqi in a Light Heavyweight Bout from West Orange, N.J. (ESPN2).

9 p.m. – College Basketball: Manhattan at Iona (ESPNU).

9 p.m. – Women’s International Soccer: Canada vs. United States from Frisco, Texas (FOX SPORTS 1).

9:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Murray State at Austin Peay (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Golden State at Utah (ESPN).

10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Los Angeles Lakers (SPORTSOUTH).

2 a.m. – NHL Hockey: New Jersey at Nashville (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

4 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dubai Desert Classic Third Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Basketball Sumter at Conway, 6 p.m.

Crestwood at Manning, 6 p.m.

Lakewood at Darlington, 6 p.m.

Andrews at Lee Central, 6 p.m.

Carvers Bay at East Clarendon, 6 p.m.

Governor’s School at Sumter Christian, 6 p.m.

Varsity and JV Basketball Timmonsville at Scott’s Branch (No JV Girls), 5 p.m.S Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Thomas Sumter at South Aiken Baptist Christian, 4 p.m.

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

Clarendon Hall at Jefferson Davis, 4 p.m.

Andrew Jackson Academy at St. Francis Xavier (No Girls), 6 p.m.

Junior Varsity Basketball Hope Christian at Sumter Christian (Boys Only), 4 p.m.

B Team Basketball Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

SATURDAY

Varsity Basketball West Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m.

Timberland at Lee Central, 4 p.m.

Varsity and JV Basketball Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, noon

COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE TODAY EAST Cornell at Brown, 7 p.m.

Penn at Dartmouth, 7 p.m.

Princeton at Harvard, 7 p.m.

Rider at St. Peter’s, 7 p.m.

Columbia at Yale, 7 p.m.

Manhattan at Iona, 9 p.m.

SOUTH Presbyterian at VMI, 7 p.m.

Stetson at Florida Gulf Coast, 7:05 p.m.

Murray St. at Austin Peay, 9 p.m.

MIDWEST Cleveland St. at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Youngstown St. at Oakland, 7 p.m.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bearcats rally past Cards 69-66 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sean Kilpatrick scored 28 points, including six free throws down the stretch that helped No. 13 Cincinnati rally for a 69-66 victory over No. 12 Louisville on Thursday night.

Unfazed despite blowing the last of two second-half leads, the first-place Bearcats (20-2, 9-0 American Athletic Conference) regrouped to hold the Cardinals to just two points over the final 5 minutes to win the conference showdown with a big hand from Kilpatrick.

Down 64-61, Kilpatrick made two from the line before Justin Jackson’s tip-in gave Cincinnati the lead for good with 1:41 left. After Russ Smith’s missed layup and Montrezl Harrell’s turnover, Kilpatrick closed with four more free throws in the final 9 seconds to cap the Bearcats’ 13th straight win that put them 2{ games ahead of Louisville (17-4, 6-2).

(3) Florida 62 Mississippi St 51 STARKVILLE, Miss. — Casey Prather scored 16 points, Patric Young added 12 and No. 3 Florida beat Mississippi State 62-51 Thursday night for its 12th straight win.

Florida’s (18-2, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) Michael Frazier II had just nine points, but his three 3-pointers helped the Gators keep a comfortable lead throughout most of the second half.

NBA Blazers, Rockets each get 2 All-Star reserves NEW YORK — The Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets each had two players picked as reserves for the NBA All-Star game, while the Indiana Pacers had to settle for just Roy Hibbert despite the league’s best re-

cord.

LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard made it from the Trail Blazers, who have been among the Western Conference leaders all season.

Dwight Howard, who was passed late in fan voting for a starting spot, was chosen Thursday along with Houston teammate James Harden.

Suns 102 Pacers 94 INDIANAPOLIS — Goran Dragic had 28 points and seven assists and the Phoenix Suns handed the Indiana Pacers just their second home loss of the season with a 102-94 victory.

Watson, Yank lead Phoenix Open SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Phil Mickelson opened his title defense with an even-par 71 at TPC Scottsdale in the Phoenix Open that left him seven strokes behind leaders Bubba Watson and Y.E. Yang.

Watson and Yang each shot 64.

Bishopville native Tommy Gainey shot a 66 to put him two strokes off the lead.

McIlroy up 2 in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy took another step toward regaining his form Thursday with his lowest score in more than three years, a 9-under 63 while playing with Tiger Woods to take a 2-shot lead in the Dubai Desert Classic.

He easily upstaged Woods, who was five shots behind after a 68.

Edoardo Molinari made an eagle on the par-4 second hole on his way to a 65. The group at 66 included Stephen Gallacher, the defending champion who also played in the feature group with Woods and McIlroy.

From wire reports

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GB – 8½ 10 13 21

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Oklahoma City 112, Miami 95 Toronto 98, Orlando 83 Philadelphia 95, Boston 94 Detroit at Atlanta, ppd.

Minnesota 88, New Orleans 77 Phoenix 126, Milwaukee 117 Houston 117, Dallas 115

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Brooklyn at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Washington, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Houston, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Chicago at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

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

Miami at New York, 8:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Toronto at Portland, 10 p.m.

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

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Boston 52 34 Tampa Bay 53 31 Toronto 55 28 Montreal 53 28 Detroit 53 23 Ottawa 53 23 Florida 53 21 Buffalo 52 14 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W Pittsburgh 53 37 N.Y. Rangers 55 29 Philadelphia 54 26 Carolina 53 24 Columbus 53 26 Washington 53 24 New Jersey 54 22 N.Y. Islanders 56 21 WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W Chicago 56 33 St. Louis 52 36 Colorado 52 33 Minnesota 55 29 Dallas 53 24 Nashville 55 24 Winnipeg 55 25 PACIFIC DIVISION GP W Anaheim 55 39 San Jose 54 34 Los Angeles 55 30 Vancouver 55 27 Phoenix 53 25 Calgary 53 19 Edmonton 56 18 NOTE: Two points for overtime loss.

L OT Pts GF GA 15 3 71 159 115 17 5 67 157 131 21 6 62 158 170 20 5 61 131 134 19 11 57 135 149 20 10 56 150 167 25 7 49 129 164 30 8 36 101 152 L OT Pts GF GA 14 2 76 171 128 23 3 61 141 139 22 6 58 147 158 20 9 57 134 150 23 4 56 154 151 21 8 56 153 158 21 11 55 127 135 27 8 50 158 187

L OT Pts GF GA 10 13 79 199 156 11 5 77 180 119 14 5 71 153 137 20 6 64 133 135 21 8 56 154 157 23 8 56 136 166 25 5 55 155 162 L OT 11 5 14 6 19 6 19 9 18 10 27 7 32 6 a win,

Pts GF GA 83 184 134 74 165 129 66 133 116 63 139 143 60 154 160 45 124 169 42 147 190 one point for

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Rangers 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 Edmonton 3, San Jose 0 Chicago 5, Vancouver 2

TODAY’S GAMES

NBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Milwaukee at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Memphis at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Toronto at Denver, 9 p.m.

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

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

Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m.

Florida at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Washington at Columbus, 7 p.m.

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

New Jersey at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Colorado, 9 p.m.

San Jose at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Buffalo at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Philadelphia at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

SOUTH Coastal Carolina at Campbell, 11 a.m.

Maryland at Virginia Tech, Noon Georgia Tech at Wake Forest, Noon Georgia at Auburn, 1:30 p.m.

South Carolina at Mississippi, 1:30 p.m.

N.C. State at North Carolina, 2 p.m.

Clemson at Florida St., 3 p.m.

Hofstra at Coll. of Charleston, 4 p.m.

The Citadel at Davidson, 4 p.m.

Texas A&M at Florida, 4 p.m.

S.C. State at Florida A&M, 4 p.m.

Norfolk St. at Miami, 4 p.m.

Delaware St. at Morgan St., 4 p.m.

Abilene Christian at Northwestern St., 4 p.m.

Gardner-Webb at Radford, 4 p.m.

Mercer at SC-Upstate, 4 p.m.

Cent. Arkansas at Nicholls St., 4:30 p.m.

Arkansas at LSU, 5 p.m.

UNC Asheville at Longwood, 5 p.m.

Georgia Southern at UNC Greensboro, 5 p.m.

Mississippi St. at Vanderbilt, 5 p.m.

UALR at South Alabama, 5:05 p.m.

Liberty at Charleston Southern, 5:30 p.m.

Prairie View at Alabama St., 6 p.m.

Jackson St. at MVSU, 6 p.m.

Old Dominion at Middle Tennessee, 6 p.m.

Alcorn St. at Southern U., 6 p.m.

Texas Southern at Alabama A&M, 7 p.m.

FIU at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Furman at Chattanooga, 7 p.m.

SE Missouri at E. Kentucky, 7 p.m.

Winthrop at High Point, 7 p.m.

Lipscomb at North Florida, 7 p.m.

Tulane at Southern Miss., 7 p.m.

Samford at Wofford, 7 p.m.

Texas St. at W. Kentucky, 8 p.m.

Louisiana-Monroe at Louisiana-Lafayette, 8:15 p.m.

Texas-Arlington at Georgia St., 8:30 p.m.

Belmont at Tennessee Tech, 8:30 p.m.

Arkansas St. at Troy, 8:30 p.m.

Tennessee at Alabama, 9 p.m.

UCF at Louisville, 9 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W Toronto 24 Brooklyn 20 New York 18 Philadelphia 15 Boston 15 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W Miami 32 Atlanta 23 Washington 22 Charlotte 20 Orlando 12 CENTRAL DIVISION W Indiana 35 Chicago 23 Detroit 18 Cleveland 16 Milwaukee 8 WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W San Antonio 33 Houston 31 Dallas 26 Memphis 24 New Orleans 19 NORTHWEST DIVISION W Oklahoma City 37 Portland 33 Minnesota 23 Denver 22 Utah 16 PACIFIC DIVISION W L.A. Clippers 33 Phoenix 27 Golden State 27 L.A. Lakers 16 Sacramento 15

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THURSDAY’S GAMES

SATURDAY

Cincinnati’s Troy Caupain, left, shoots over Louisville’s Terry Rozier during the Bearcats’ 69-66 victory on Thursday in Louisville, Ky.

Phoenix at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at New York, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

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

St. Louis at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Edmonton at Boston, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Montreal, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Colorado, 3 p.m.

Philadelphia at Los Angeles, 4 p.m.

Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Florida at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Calgary, 10 p.m.

Dallas at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

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

GOLF The Associated Press PHOENIX OPEN PAR SCORES THURSDAY

At TPC Scottsdale, Stadium Course Scottsdale, Ariz.

Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,152; Par: 71 (35-36) PARTIAL FIRST ROUND Y.E. Yang 34-30—64 Bubba Watson 31-33—64 Pat Perez 34-31—65 Kevin Stadler 30-35—65 William McGirt 33-32—65 Greg Chalmers 33-32—65 Matt Jones 33-32—65 Harris English 31-34—65 Chris Kirk 32-33—65 Hunter Mahan 33-33—66 Keegan Bradley 32-34—66 Ryan Moore 32-34—66 Tommy Gainey 32-34—66 Jason Kokrak 34-32—66 Brendon de Jonge 35-31—66 Brendan Steele 34-32—66 Hideki Matsuyama 32-34—66

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At Majlis Course at Dubai Golf Club Dubai, United Arab Emirates Purse: $2.5 million Yardage: 7,316; Par: 72 FIRST ROUND Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland 31-32—63 Edoardo Molinari, Italy 32-33—65 Matthew Baldwin, England 35-31—66 Stephen Gallacher, Scotland 33-33—66 Damien McGrane, Ireland 32-34-66 Julien Quesne, France 36-30—66 Richard Sterne, South Africa 33-33—66 Soren Hansen, Denmark 33-34—67 Robert Rock, England 32-35—67 Jorge Campillo, Spain 34-34—68 Thongchai Jaidee, Thailand 34-34-68 Soren Kjeldsen, Denmark 35-33—68 Paul Lawrie, Scotland 35-33—68 Hennie Otto, South Africa 33-35—68 Romain Wattel, France 33-35—68 Tiger Woods, United States 35-33—68

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014

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Lady Gamecocks cruise to 99-70 win COLUMBIA (AP) — Freshman Alaina Coates tied her career high with 24 points and added 12 rebounds as the front line for No. 7 South Carolina wore down Mississippi in a 99-70 victory Thursday night.

The 6-foot-4 Coates had her seventh career double-double and fourth in Southeastern Conference play for the Gamecocks (19-2, 7-1). She wasn’t alone excelling underneath, either, as 6-4 teammate Elem Ibiam had 14 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.

6-foot forward Aleighsa Welch added 11 points and four boards. The three Gamecocks combined to shoot 18 of 22 against the Rebels (10-12, 1-7).

Valencia McFarland led Ole Miss with 24 points, her fourth game in the past five with at least 20 points. Tia Faleru added 19 points.

The Gamecocks put things away when they closed the opening half with a 19-1 run to lead COATES 44-25. The Rebels never got closer than 17 points after that.

The lone drama left at the end was whether the Gamecocks would reach the century mark for the first time since the end of the 2007-08 season. They had a final possession with 16 seconds left when coach Dawn Staley told her players to dribble out the clock.

The Gamecocks last scored 100 points in a win over North Carolina State, 102-74 win to start the Women’s NIT on March Tiffany Mitchell had 15 points, point guard Kadijah Sessions 11 and Tiffany Davis 11 as South Carolina had six players with double-figure scoring.

The Gamecocks came into the week with their highest ranking in 12 years. They also rebounded strongly from their lone league loss at SEC co-leader Texas A&M on Jan. 16 by subduing Alabama (77-52) and outlasting then 16thranked Vanderbilt in Nashville, 61-57.

While Ole Miss has lost six of its past seven games, it used its size and speed to hang with South Carolina most of the opening half.

But after the Gamecocks opened a 21-12 lead on Tiffany Davis’ 3-pointer, the Rebels responded with a 12-4 run the next five minutes to get within a point after Amber Singletary’s foul shots.

The Mississippi push was led by McFarland, the SEC’s fourth-leading scorer at 16.4 points a game, and Kenyotta Jenkins, a 5-foot-10 senior who used to her quick step to get around South Carolina’s taller defenders. McFarland had six points and Jenkins eight in the run.

Then the Gamecocks reasserted their dominance underneath and finished the half on a 19-1 run the last seven minutes to lead 44-25 at the break.

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South Carolina’s Khadijah Sessions (5) drives for the basket as Mississippi’s Gracie Frizzell (12) tries to defend during the seventhranked Lady Gamecocks’ 99-70 victory on Thursday at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.

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First SEC victory, important first step for Carolina

BY RYAN WOOD Post and Courier COLUMBIA — Frank Martin watched his batch of underclassmen freeze on the basketball court two weeks ago at Texas A&M, uncertain and unable to handle success.

South Carolina got an early 11-point lead against the Aggies on Jan. 15. The Gamecocks didn’t know how to manage it. Eventually, Texas A&M staged a comeback, and another winnable game slipped from USC’s grasp.

“We got real passive,” Martin said.

“It was like, ‘Oh, my God. I can’t believe we’ve actually got a lead. What do we do here?’

“During segments of a game, I’m trying to run a play for a guy that’s got it going or has a favorable matchup, and we were going into brain freeze and trying to run plays rather than playing.

Unfortunately, that’s what happens when you have young kids.”

South Carolina landed in the same situation Wednesday night, against the same SEC opponent. The Gamecocks scored 10 points before the Aggies made their first field goal. They jumped out to an early 10-point lead at

NASCAR FROM PAGE B1 into the season finale with an equal chance to win the championship: The first of the four to cross the finish line will be crowned Sprint Cup champion.

“No math. No bonus points. It’s as simple as it gets,’’ France said.

It’s the fourth change to either the points or championship format since France created the Chase in 2004.

For 28 years prior to the Chase, consistency reigned as the champion was the driver with the most points at the end of the season.

That ended a year after Matt Kenseth won the 2003 title with a single victory, and France began his pursuit of creating “Game 7 moments.’’ Along the way, he has pushed his agenda of wanting aggressive drivers chasing wins.

He’ll get that under the new format, which makes

Colonial Life Arena before seeing the margin sliced to six.

This time, there was no panic, no “brain freeze” from the freshmen and sophomores. South Carolina responded with a dominant run, blew the game open by halftime and earned its first SEC win of the season, 80-52. Freshmen Sindarius Thornwell and Duane Notice had a game-high 19 points apiece.

“Today, we stayed aggressive,” Martin said after the game WednesMARTIN day. “What I tried to do my last couple days was, I tried to go back to our roots, our basics and simplify everything we were doing offensively. ... I think it helped us. I think our guys played freer, and the intensity was greater.”

It was only one victory. Important, because as Martin said Wednesday, “nobody wants to be 0-6.” Still, at 1-6 in the SEC, there remain more weaknesses than strengths.

Regardless, Wednesday night could be considered a necessary step for a growing team. Given the same environment that produced failure three weeks

settling for points pretty much pointless.

Why? Because a win in the 26-race regular season virtually guarantees a berth in the Chase. Then, eliminations begin, and a driver can guarantee a trip to the next round with a victory.

Last August, Brad Keselowski chased Kyle Busch around Watkins Glen and declined to aggressively move his rival out of the way. Keselowski settled for second, racing for a good points day and declining to inflame his touchy relationship with Busch. But in doing so, he failed to win a regular-season race and missed the Chase, making him ineligible to defend his title.

Under the new format, a winless Keselowski would have no choice in that same situation but to bang fenders with Busch and go after the win.

That’s exactly what France wants to see on the track each week.

“This is pretty clear: You

ago, South Carolina found success. The relevance wasn’t lost on Martin.

“I’ve always been a big fan of — if somebody beats us, I can’t wait to play them again,” Martin said. “That’s big for me. You beat us, that’s all right. It happens. Well, I can’t wait. I’ll figure out what that date on the schedule is, and I’ll be as in-tune as I ever am for that game.

“It just means our kids embraced the challenge. It means our kids are growing.”

To revenge a previous loss against an opponent, it takes tweaks in the game plan. Learning from mistakes. Martin pounded that point home to his team before taking the court against Texas A&M. Brenton Williams — the team’s lone senior — said it served as motivation.

Perhaps it’s a sign of things to come?

Next up, South Carolina travels to Mississippi on Saturday. It will be the second time the Gamecocks face the Rebels this season.

“We lost by (one point) in our building,” Williams said of their first meeting. “So we’re just going to come back to practice tomorrow and build on what we did in this game.”

have to win, you have to compete at a higher level, you have to take more chances,’’ France said.

France said he expects contact among cars.

“Obviously there are some limits, but that’s always part of NASCAR, to have some version of contact late in the race,’’ he said. “Will this bring more of that? I’m sure it will.’’

The changes were lauded

by Julie Sobieski, vice president of league sports programming for ESPN, which will broadcast all 10 Chase races this year.

“We have long felt that there was a greater opportunity within the Chase and are in favor of an elimination format, which has been most effective in American sports,’’ she said.

Teams and drivers were briefed by NASCAR on the changes, and reaction was mostly positive.

“This took guts, this is a big deal,’’ said team owner Joe Gibbs, who saw his three Cup drivers combine

for a series-best 12 wins last season.

Busch, who won four races and finished fourth in the standings, wasn’t as effusive.

“I don’t like to always be the Debbie Downer ... but some of the things they are doing, I’m not in agreement with,’’ Busch said, declining to be specific because he spoke before NASCAR unveiled the format.

He noted that Keselowski would have had incentive to wreck Busch at Watkins Glen, and said there are other scenarios NASCAR must now consider. He referred to last season, when, Kenseth opened the Chase with a win at Chicago, where Busch followed his teammate across the finish line for a 1-2 finish for Gibbs.

They again went 1-2 at New Hampshire the next week. But in the new format, that’s not necessarily good enough. Busch would instead be looking to win in such a scenario to ensure a trip to the next round.

for the team’s success has been its ability to stick together collectively. Scriven the team is buying into the bigger idea that the team benefits from the parts of its whole. Scriven also said a lot of the positive changes have come from Lakewood’s style of play.

“We’re not very erratic on offense where we get the ball and take the first shot,” he explained. “We take what we can; if we got it we take it, if we don’t have it, we try to run our offense.

“Our defense is set on making you have to play basketball, making you have to work the ball around. I think all of that causes teams to take time off the clock where they have to run their offense.”

Something will have to give as the Falcons, who are 12-4 on the year, are also 6-0 at home. The Gators are 12-8 overall, but are 5-2 in road games.

“We’re at their place, it’s going to be senior night and they’re going to come at us,” Scriven said. “I’ve told my guys, ‘Don’t worry about the wins or losses or who they beat, who we beat.’ Right now it’s going to be a gut-check where we’re going to have to play very good basketball down at Darlington and that’s a tough place to play.” Lakewood is averaging just 47.3 points per contest while allowing 47.4. With just three seniors, one sophomore, one freshman and a plethora of juniors on the team, the Gators are finding a way to slow teams defensively.

“We’re not going to push up on you where we’re making you drive,” Scriven said.

“You’re going to have to come to us and going to have to create on your own, and I think that’s what’s been helping us out. Our guys have been doing a real good job collectively of playing defense, for the most part taking care of the ball, taking good shots and staying right in our comfort zone.”

Sophomore Jarvis Johnson leads Lakewood in scoring, averaging around 12 points per game, but Scriven said junior Robert Grant or freshman Jalen White each have the capability of also leading the team while senior Montrell Epps has been playing well defensively.

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THE SUMTER ITEM

Seahawks’ success due in part to team’s depth

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Denver wide receiver Demaryius Thomas’ mother and grandmother have been in a Florida prison since he was 11 years old and have never seen him play football in person.

Denver WR Thomas’ biggest fans must root from prison Grandmother, mother have been in jail since Broncos star was 11

BY ARNIE STAPLETON The Associated Press JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Demaryius Thomas’ mother and grandmother will cheer for the Broncos receiver around the prison TV Sunday, both wearing No. 88 jerseys they crafted with strips of tape.

The two women have never seen Thomas play in person. He was 11 when police burst through the door of their home in Montrose, Ga., and arrested both in 1999. Police allowed Katina Smith to walk her son and his two younger sisters to the school bus one last time.

Now she’s at a minimum-security prison in Florida, sentenced to 20 years. Her mother, Minnie Pearl Thomas, who had two previous drug convictions, received two life sentences with the possibility for parole after 40 years.

Smith could have gotten a lighter sentence by testifying against her mother, but she refused.

They’ll watch Thomas play in his first Super Bowl Sunday, when he will be matched against Seahawks star cornerback Richard Sherman for much of the game. “I think that drives me more to know that they’re there and they’re watching me,’’ Thomas said. “I try to go out there and play my best because they’re going to talk about it to the people in the jailhouse.’’ Thomas’ father was serving in the Army and

SUPER BOWL FROM PAGE B1 finding their way to ones of the cusp of greatness.

Bailey is philosophical about being at his first Super Bowl. “If I was supposed to be here, I would have been here a long time ago,’’ Bailey said Thursday as players held their final interviews before the first Super Bowl in an outdoor stadium in a cold-weather city. “Things do take time, and I finally got with the right group of guys, as a whole. I played with some great players, but this is definitely the best team I’ve been on.’’ Denver defensive end Jeremy Mincey played on a lot of bad teams in Jacksonville and was heading nowhere late in the season when the Jaguars released him in December for missing a meeting. The Broncos picked him up. “Dude, this is what we play for, man,’’ said Mincey, who has played six seasons, missed another with a thumb injury, and had another as a practice squad player. “This is why we keep playing. A lot of us go through a lot in this league, especially guys like me and Mike Adams who have been with so many different teams, different situations. It feels good to actually have this opportunity and for things to land in sync.’’ Ironically, Mincey had refused to go to any previous Super Bowl unless he was playing one. This year, he told his fiancee that he intended to buy tickets and go. “But I ended up being here buying more tickets for people to come see me play in it,’’ he said.

Adams, a Broncos safety in his 10th season, is so excited

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stationed in Kuwait when his mother and grandmother were arrested. He went to live with an aunt and uncle, Shirley and James Brown, a Baptist minister who lived six miles away.

Thomas, called “Bay-Bay’’ by his family, started working as an usher at the church and attending Bible study after track and basketball practices. “Once I moved in with him, I told him I wanted to do something to stay off the streets and stay out of trouble, so I tried football,’’ Thomas said. “And it worked out for me.’’ Thomas played at Georgia Tech and was a first-round pick by Denver in 2010.

Peyton Manning soon came to Denver and Thomas has flourished ever since, catching 204 passes for 3,089 yards and 27 touchdowns over the last two years.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound deep threat has an uncanny mix of size, speed and strength. Thomas led all NFL receivers in TD receptions (14) and yards after the catch (718) this season while grabbing 92 passes for 1,430 yards. In the playoffs, he has 15 receptions for 188 yards and two TDs.

to be playing in the Super Bowl that he has vowed to walk the 12-mile trek home to Paterson if Denver wins. “My friends and family will be right in the stands, (so I can) go ahead and hug them, and then maybe if I decide to walk home, they can all walk home with me,’’ he said. “I don’t know if they’ll like it, but they will.’’ Seattle guard Paul McQuistan played with Oakland and Cleveland before coming to Seattle. As much as he wanted to play in the Super Bowl, he never worried whether he would get there. It wasn’t a career breaker. “This is a team game,’’ he said. “Getting here is icing on the cake. Every kid dreams of getting there and playing in the big game. It’s an awesome opportunity, but if I didn’t get there it would take away from what I’ve done.’’ The odds of playing in the Super Bowl aren’t good. The

average career length is less than four years and only 106 players out of close to 1,700 make it each year.

Seattle tackle Tony McDaniel played three seasons with Jacksonville and four with Miami before joining Seattle this season. “In the offseason, when I used to watch playoff games, the Super Bowl was always in the back of my mind,’’ McDaniel said. “I’m here now and it’s amazing.’’ Seahawks punter Jon Ryan was with Green Bay in the 2007 season when it lost to the Giants in the NFC title game in overtime. “That was a heartbreaker and when I went to Seattle after that we had a couple of lean years, where we won four and five games,’’ the Canadian said. “After eight years, I’m finally getting a chance to play in the game, It’s every kid’s dream. In the backyard, you’d be (John) Elway or (Joe)

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Richard Sherman, Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch deservedly draw the attention for what they’ve done in getting the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl.

Players like Jermaine Kearse, Walter Thurmond and Malcolm Smith are just as big a reason why Seattle is facing Denver in Sunday’s championship game.

Seattle may have one of the better starting lineups in the NFL, but the depth that general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll have amassed is equally impressive. It’s the reason they can rotate eight different defensive linemen.

It’s why when Brandon Browner was injured and Thurmond suspended, Byron Maxwell could step in and the play in Seattle’s secondary not suffer.

It’s a regular refrain in the Seattle locker room to hear teammates say the Seahawks reserves could be starters on other teams. And there is some proof: in the past year 23 players once with Seattle have spent time on the 53man roster of other teams. “It’s crazy because

we’re always saying our backups could be starters. We always say that,’’ strong safety Kam Chancellor said. “Those guys, people don’t see this, but in practice those guys play just as good as us.

They’re making plays, getting the ball. Those guys contribute on special teams. Our special teams are probably one of the best.�Those guys put in work on special teams and it just goes unseen.’’ When Carroll and Schneider took over, there was a revolving door of roster moves — 839 in total since before the start of the 2010 season — that followed in an effort to make a roster that was competitive beyond just the starters on each side of the ball.

They wanted a depth chart that was the envy of the NFL. They wanted their reserves coveted by other teams. They wanted guys they were going to be released grabbed off the waiver wire the second they were made available.

Seattle got its wish. Of the players released in the past year, five ended up in Jacksonville and four landed in Kansas City.

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Seattle wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, front, is one of the Seahawks’ unheralded players that have provided them with an abundance of depth this season.

Montana passing to (Jerry) Rice or whoever. “As you get older, it seems to become a pipe dream, but now I am so thankful to be here.’’ Broncos cornerback Quentin Jammer and defensive end Shaun Phillips got close to the big one playing a decade in San Diego.

Jammer admitted doubts crept in. “You go 11 years and you didn’t make it and you start to come toward the end of your career and you know you’ve

only got a few more years left in you,’’ he said.

Phillips never doubted. “I wouldn’t say it’s surreal because it’s something I always believed I could do,’’ he said. “It just happened to take 10 years.’’ Denver linebacker Paris Lenon had the craziest trip.

He worked for the U.S. Postal Service after college, played in the XFL and later for Amsterdam in NFL Europe. “It’s been a winding road,’’ he said. “But it’s been a fun one.’’

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USC SUMTER FROM PAGE B1 the team lead with 24 runs batted in during 2013.

Aside from Reardon, the Fire Ants return three other main offensive cogs in Trevor Bradley, Ryan Perkins and Will Thompson. Bradley batted .280 with 19 runs driven in 56 games last year, tied for most games played on the team. Thompson led USCS with 32 runs scored while Perkins rapped out 11 doubles and drove in 21.

“I think we’re going to be pretty good offensively this year,” Bradley said. “We have some solid guys returning and we’ve worked hard in the fall and I feel like we’ve improved; we should be better than last year.”

Still, the team lost significant production with the departures of Josh Bowers, Joey Wilson, Brad Johnson and Matt Peden. Bowers drove in 23 and hit .292 while Johnson led or tied for the team lead in hits (48), home runs (5), doubles (12), and average (.375).

The starting rotation took perhaps the heaviest hit with departures. Bowers, Marlin Morris, Chris Orlando, Wes Shuler, Matt Poole and JR Black combined to toss 260 innings for the Fire Ants in ’13. Bowers, Morris, Orlando and Shuler also accounted for 19 of the team’s 34 victories on the mound.

Even so, Medlin believes he has a solid group waiting in the wings to continue USCS’ strong pitching tradition.

THE ROTATION / BULLPEN Medlin’s weekend rotation will be all right-handers and will be led by two freshmen.

Victor Gonzalez redshirted at Florida International University last season, and after hearing good things in a workout with Charleston Southern coaches, made the switch to USCS. “He’s got a very good arm – upper 80s (miles per hour), low 90s,” Medlin

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USC Sumter shortstop Trevor Bradley, right, returns to the team this season along with second baseman Ryan Perkins to give the Fire Ants a strong returning duo up the middle. Both were also key contributors on offense last season as well. said. “He’s got a good side run on his fastball and a good, hard-breaking ball.”

While his stuff might be impressive, Gonzalez considers himself a better competitor than a pitcher.

“I’m very competitive on every pitch,” he said. “I go at it and I want to win every pitch. I have faith in my defense and I just have to go out there and throw strikes.

“My goal is just to be the best pitcher I can be and help this team win the (Junior College) World Series.”

Fellow newcomer Corey Sox will be the No. 2 man followed by sophomore returnees Fernando Pinillos and Jamie Strock. Pinillos went 2-1 with two saves and a 3.18 earned run average in 22 2/3 innings last year.

Strock was 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA in 15

innings.

The bullpen will consist of a couple more returning sophomores who had some innings last season as well. Dillon Hodge, Zach Bridgeman, Dylan Miller and David Sauer are all in the mix, along with newcomer Brett Auckland. Auckland was a member of the Irmo-Chapin Post 193 squad that won the American Legion baseball state tournament at Riley Park this past summer.

“We don’t have a closer as of yet, as it’s defined, but (Bradley) is a likely candidate,” Medlin said. “He’s can get up to 87, 88 on the bump, but that also takes him away from short.”

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and Bradley are penciled in for the top two spots in the batting order, although Perkins could switch to the No. 3 spot if need be, Medlin said.

The middle of the lineup will more than likely consist of Taylor Kellner batting third followed by John Mark Hughes in the cleanup spot. Kellner, who was injured for most of last season, batted .286 in 28 at-bats while Hughes drove in nine runs in 43 atbats.

“John’s a big lefty with some pop in his bat,” Medlin said. “We’re just trying to get him to be a little more consistent.

“Taylor probably had one of the best fall (seasons) I’ve seen. Every time I looked up he was hitting a triple.”

Freshman Anthony Paulsen is projected to bat fifth followed by Thompson, although Thompson may see time in the No. 2 spot. Rounding out the order are Taylor Place, Ian Metts and/ or Auckland Candidates for the designated hitter spot are likely Reardon, when healthy, and Ray Murphy. Murphy and Paulsen are South Carolina transfers who redshirted for the Gamecocks last season.

“We need Andrew healthy and we need to find a way to get Ray at-bats because he’s got good pop in his bat,” Medlin said.

THE FIELD Bradley and Perkins return to their respective positions up the middle at short and second base.

Hughes will see the majority of the time at first while Place takes over behind the dish.

Kellner will be in right field while center and left will be occupied by Paulsen, Metts or Auckland.

Third base was an area of concern heading into the fall, but Thompson has made the switch and filled in nicely, Medlin said.

“It really says a lot about him to make that change,” he said. “He’s a great athlete and a solid third baseman. Makes all the routine plays and has a good arm.”

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The Campbell Soup friends lunch group will celebrate its 22nd anniversary (264 meetings) at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1, at Golden Corral.

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

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

Lincoln High School Class of 1964 will hold a class reunion meeting at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the South Sumter Resource Center. Call (803) 773-3804, (803) 775-9088 or (803) 7759660.

An indoor yard sale, sponsored by the Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association, will be held 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Lincoln-Trinity gymnasium, 24 Council St. Call J.L. Green at (803) 9684173 or Ronetta Moses at (803) 983-8161.

The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, at ShilohRandolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. The 2014 king or queen will be crowned.

Charles E. Black, president of the National Federation of the Blind, Kershaw County Area Chapter, will speak. Transportation provided within the coverage area. Contact Debra Canty at (803) 775-5792 or DebraCanC2@frontier.com. Call the 24-hour message line at (206) 376-5992 for information about tickets for the April 19 barbecue.

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For more information and appointments, call Ms. Samuels at (803) 240-8355.

Manning Early Childhood Center will hold early enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today. To be eligible for admission, child must be 4 or 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2014. You must bring: certified birth certificate; Social Security card; South Carolina immunization certificate; proof of residence; and Medicaid card or proof of income. Appointments for the pre-kindergarten screening will be scheduled during early enrollment. The center is located at 2759 Raccoon Road, Manning. Call (803) 4734744.

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The American Red Cross, Sandhills Chapter, 1155 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 2, will offer the following classes: 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Client Case Work; and 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, New Volunteer Orientation and Disaster Services Overview. Call (803)775-2363 for additional information and to register.

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

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

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Plummer as ‘Barrymore’ is profound treat

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Fans of movies, theater and great acting are in for a treat tonight. “Great Performances” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-14, check local listings) presents Christopher Plummer in his Tony awardwinning performance as John Barrymore in “Barrymore.”

In this lavish, yet intimate, production, Plummer portrays Barrymore at the very end of his life as he prepares to stage Shakespeare’s “Richard III” one last time. His mind battered by alcoholism and a lifetime of excess, Barrymore needs constant prompting from an unseen and exasperated assistant. Each line inspires a memory and anecdote from the beleaguered actor, who looks back at his four marriages, his dynastic acting family, his early stabs at journalism, his onstage triumphs in England and America, his “descent” into film, and his love of singing, drinking and bad, bawdy poetry.

All of this personal agony is distilled through disjointed eruptions of Shakespearean dialogue, and each line is spoken with either spine-tingling intensity or the casualness of a party trick delivered by a master all too keenly aware that he has squandered a magnificent talent.

“Barrymore” uses film clips and other effects to transport the drama from the stage to an engaging television production.

In real life, Barrymore would die just months after his failed attempts to revive “Richard III.” He was barely 60.

“Barrymore” demonstrates how Christopher Plummer, now 84, shows no sign of slowing down. When he won an Oscar in 2012 for his supporting role in “Beginners,” he became the oldest actor to ever win an Academy Award. And he didn’t exactly come out of mothballs for that part. He’s been busy over the past two decades, appearing notably in “The Insid-

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Plummer is perhaps most often associated with his role as Capt. von Trapp in “The Sound of Music,” where he projected a certain romantic heat that was sadly lacking in the recent live television adaptation on NBC. With the possible exceptions of Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Omar Sharif, not many of Hollywood’s leading men from 1965 are still around to perform any roles.

So to see Plummer in this valedictory performance as a tragic figure trying and failing to stage a Shakespearean tragedy is a profound treat on many, many levels.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Joint checking becomes a marital issue on “Bones” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• An escaped con professes his innocence in the worst way on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Carrie and Tom feel a rift on the season finale of “The Carrie Diaries” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14).

• Randy becomes a relationship consultant on “Enlisted” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• “World’s Weirdest” (9 p.m., Nat Geo Wild, TV-PG) looks at animals and insects that seek intoxication.

• “Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust -The Bridge to Russia” (9 p.m., Showtime) looks back at the singer’s decision to mount a 1987 concert in the Soviet Union.

• The gang participates in the International Grocery Games on “Raising Hope” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• An exotic reality star has her last close-up on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Questions of identity abound on “Helix” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-PG).

SERIES NOTES An anonymous delivery on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Debbie hosts a study group on “The Neighbors”

(8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * An NFL team owner participates on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * The guys visit an ailing Garth on “Supernatural” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14).

LATE NIGHT Timothy Olyphant, Michael Yo, Jamie Lee and Ross Mathews appear on “Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!, r) * Bill Murray and Eagulls appear on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Tim Allen, Dave Salmoni and Sara Bareilles on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Kim Kardashian, Sean Lowe, Catherine Giudici and Jason Derulo visit “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * David Beckham, David Steinberg and Busta Rhymes visit “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Hayden Panettiere and Brooke Van Poppelen on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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RUFUS STINNEY Jr. Rufus Stinney Jr. was born July 3, 1957, in Summerton, to Ethel Mae Stinney and the late Rufus Stinney Sr. On Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at Windsor Manor Nursing Home, Manning, God gently closed his eyes and whispered, “Rufus, STINNEY come home and rest on your heavenly Father.�

He was predeceased by one brother, James Canty Jr. Rufus leaves in tears of joy, yet precious memories will remain in the hearts of his mother, Ethel Mae Stinney of Summerton; three brothers, Willie Stinney and Leroy Stinney, both of Summerton, and Robert (Brenda) Stinney of Sumter; two sisters, Celestine (Noah) Black and Bertha Stinney, both of Summerton; two nephews, Elvis (Lisa) Stinney and Neko Black, both of Summerton; a niece, Tierra Stinney of Sumter; three great-nieces; two great-nephews; and will truly be missed by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many close friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Stinney Jr. will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Summerton Funeral Home LLC with Evangelist Evone Walters officiating.

Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to summertonfuneralhome@gmail.com.

The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Bertha Stinney, 1047 Hall St., Summerton.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton, (803) 485-3755.

TREASA L. GEORGE PLANT CITY, Fla. — Treasa Lemon George, 49, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at her residence, 341 Park Spring Circle, Plant City.

She was born July 28, 1964, in Manning, a daughter of Mildred Pugh Lemon and the late Tassie GEORGE Lemon Jr. She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon School District 2 and was a 1982 graduate of Manning High School. In her youth, she attended Fourth Crossroad Baptist Church, Manning. She was employed at Lykes Brothers as a meat cutter, until her health failed.

Survivors are two sons, JaRodney Wallace of Plant City and Demetrius Lemon of the home; four brothers, Charles (Evangelist Lorraine) Lemon, Tassie Lemon III, Henry Lemon and Kenneth Lemon, all of Manning; four sisters, Sarah (Lun) Wells-Houston of Lane, Gussie (Wayne) Johnson and Barbara Lemon, both of Manning, and Sabrenia Lemon of Summerville; a granddaughter, Kemya Wallace of Sarasota, Fla.; a grandson, Cameron Smith of Plant City; two aunts; one greataunt; three uncles; and one great-uncle.

Celebratory services for Mrs. Lemon will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, 4829 Alex Harvin Highway,

Manning, with the Rev. Terry Johnson, pastor, officiating, the Rev. Major Lloyd, presiding, and Evangelist Lorraine Lemon and the Rev. Ranzy McFadden assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

Mrs. George will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time.

The family is receiving friends at the home of her sister, Barbara Lemon, 1118 MS Road, Manning.

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

JERRY IVY STRICKLAND MANNING — Jerry Ivy Strickland, 73, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born Oct. 24, 1940, in Olanta, he was a son of the late Maxie and Coleen Strickland Lee. He is survived by a son, Jerry W. “Tom� Strickland (Linda) of Manning; three daughters, Debra Barrett, Chevy Breedin (Frankie) and Margaret Strickland, all of Sumter; three brothers, Barron Strickland of Pamplico, Eugene Strickland (Barbara) of Alcolu and Danny Lee (Vicky) of Timmonsville; a sister, Mary Mathis of Charleston; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Sammy Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Hicks Hill Cemetery in Olanta.

Pallbearers will be Elston Strickland, Gene Strickland, Charles Lee, Richard Brown, Steve Brown and Adam Thomas.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 1143 Primrose Lane, Manning.

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

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 4352179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

FREDDIE ADDISON Sr. Freddie Addison Sr. was born March 15, 1943, in St. Charles, to the late James and Marie F. Addison. He departed this life Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School Class of 1962. He was an excellent baseball player and played for the St. Charles Red Caps. He also enjoyed basketball and football. He was a faithful member of the Sumter East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed all duties given to him.

He leaves to cherish his memory: a devoted wife, Rosa Lee Addison; four daughters, Sandra (David) Malone, Gloria Addison, Meleda (Michael) Taylor and Deana (Greg) Osborne, all of Sumter; one son, Freddie Addison Jr. of the home; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ernestine (Joe) Parrot and Elizabeth (William) Dwyer, both of Sumter; four aunts, Jannie Bell Fortune of Philadelphia, Pa., Mary Jones and Bessie Cooper, both of Sumter, and May Francis Addison of Bishopville; one uncle, William Fortune of Jersey City,

N.J.; four sisters-in-law, Janie Holloman of Roselle, N.J., Diane McFadden of Atlanta, Cynthia Lewis of Sumter and Thelma Addison of St. Charles; three brothers-in-law, Robert Bracey of Roselle, John Edward Bracey of Paterson, N.J., and Willie Arthur Bracey of Bishopville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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

The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at noon Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness East Congregation, Oswego Highway, Sumter, with Brother Frank Bruce presiding.

The family is receiving friends at 323 W. Bartlett St., Sumter.

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

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

BOBBY LEE ELMORE MANNING — Bobby Lee Elmore, widower of Mary Anderson Elmore, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility.

Born March 14, 1935, in North Wilkesboro, N.C., he was a son of Minnie Wiles Elmore and the late Jason “Jack� Elmore. He was retired from Lowe’s and Boyle Motor Co. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, North Wilkesboro.

He is survived by two daughters, Bobbi Jo Elmore and Sonya Elmore, both of Manning; two sons, Robby Elmore (Susan) of Manning and Todd Elmore (Candee) of Waxhaw, N.C.; and seven grandchildren, Harvin Hall of Spartanburg, Kayla, Audrey and Lillie Elmore of Waxhaw, and Elizabeth Anne, William and Ansley Elmore of Manning; two sisters, Linda McNeil of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Savannah Williams of Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Hayes and Geri Whittington.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Joel Blevins officiating. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. at the church.

Visitation will also be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Brunson Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.brunsonfuneralhome.com.

Brunson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15 E. Hospital St., Manning, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 433-2273.

Ernest E. Danks Sr., 70, husband of Cheryllyn Snow Danks, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia.

Born in Camden, N.J., he was a son of the late Elmer Haines Danks and Jessie May Sawn Danks. Mr. Danks was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church.

He served nine years in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He retired after 25 years of service with the Cherry Hill, New

ADRIAN S. McLAUGHLIN MANNING — Adrian Spencer “Mac� McLaughlin, 65, husband of Deborah Sue Keys McLaughlin, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at Providence Hospital.

Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

RUTH KING WHITE LIVE OAK, Fla. — Ruth King White, 87, widow of Benjamin White, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at Shands Live Oak Regional Medical Center, Live Oak. She was born Nov. 9, 1926, in Manning, a daughter of the late Sidney and Hattie Clyburn King. She received

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Preceding her in death were her parents, Willie and Virginia Evely; sister, Thomasina Evely; brother, Winfield “Bobby� Spencer; and nephew, Robert Evely.

Ms. Evely will be placed in the church Saturday at 1 p.m. until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center with the Rev. Joann Murrill officiating. Interment will follow in Willow Grove Church Cemetery, Horatio.

The family is receiving friends at 3915 Vinca St., Wintergreen Subdivision, Sumter.

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

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

LORRAINE ANN B. KRISH Lorraine Ann Breznay Krish, age 66, beloved wife of Joseph C. Krish, died on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

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Survivors are one daughter, Marie (Sylvester) Bryant of Live Oak; three grandchildren, Harry Dixon of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and Felicia (McAurther) Kirksey and Slyvester Bryant, both of Live Oak; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Amelia King Goodwin of Bronx, N.Y., and Janie King Roman of Charleston.

Celebratory services for Mrs. White will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning.

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He was a member of the National Fraternal Order of Police, the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club and the Sumter Amateur Radio Club. He also served as a volunteer with the DAV and was a life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years; a daughter, Tamara L. Danks; a son, Ernest E. Danks Jr., all of Sumter; his mother-in-law, Janet Snow of the home; two brothers, Charles W. Danks and Harold B. Danks, both of New Jersey; two sisters, Doris A. Beckman and Virginia M. Danks, both of New Jersey; a granddaughter, Krista J. Fisher (Harry) of New Jersey; a great-grandson, Tyler Fisher of New Jersey; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Elizabeth Danks; two brothers, Donald L. Danks and E. Robert Danks; a sister, Ruth M. Byars; and his father-inlaw, Edward Snow.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Alice Drive Baptist Church with Dr. Clay Smith and the Rev. Jock Hendricks officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with military honors.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150.

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

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LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1856 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER EverBank, Plaintiff, v.

Von'Shay S. Robinson a/k/a VonShay S. Robinson; Defendant(s) (006735-01475) Deficiency Judgment Waived TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Vonshay S. Robinson a/k/a Von'Shay S. Robinson: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 29 Cheyne Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29153, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 250-06-07-003, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, 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 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 to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina November 26, 2013 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on October 16, 2013.

Columbia, South Carolina November 26, 2013

FN NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice.

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-2100 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff, v.

Wilgiens W. Guerrier; Defendant(s). (013225-03150)

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Wilgiens W. Guerrier: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 80 Hidden Bay Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29154, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 184-12-01-020, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, 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 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 to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina December 17, 2013 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on November 26, 2013.

Columbia, South Carolina December 17, 2013

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice.

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina 013225-03150 December 17, 2013 A-4437171 01/17/2014, 01/24/2014, 01/31/2014 SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2012-CP-43-2392 Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. David Norris aka David R. Norris, individually, and as heir to the Estate of Mary J. Norris aka Mary Jane Norris, Deceased; the Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Mary J. Norris aka Mary Jane Norris; Sandy Wright, Edward Norris, William Norris, Johnny Norris, Carolyn Dicks, Wanda Moses, Michael Norris, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Mary J. Norris aka Mary Jane Norris, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) Sandy Wright: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, 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 the Complaint. NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on December 17, 2012. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain mortgage of real estate heretofore given by Mary Jane Norris to Bank of America, N.A. bearing date of June 8, 2004, and recorded June 10, 2004 in Mortgage Book 941 at Page 757 in the R e g i s t e r o f M e s n e Conveyances/Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter County, in the original principal sum of Forty Five Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and 00/100 Dollars ($45,319.00). Thereafter, by assignment was recorded in Book 1127 on Page 3212 on August 12, 2009, in the said ROD Office, the said Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Landmark Mortgage Corporation assigned said mortgage to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.; thereafter, by assignment recorded July 15, 2011 in Book 1157 at Page 912, said mortgage was assigned to BAC Home Loan Servicing, L.P. Thereafter, on July 1, 2011, BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP merged into Bank of America, N.A., and that the premises effected by said

mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 35 of Ravenwood Subdivision, and shown on a plat by Michael T. Arant, Sr., R.L.S., dated September 13, 1978 and recorded in Plat Book Z-45 at Page 301 in the RMC Office for Sumter County. Said Lot 35 has such metes, boundaries, course and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in

accordance with the provisions of §30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.

TMS No. 1590501015 Property Address: 4 Driftwood Court, Sumter, SC 29154 RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff, 1080088

SUMMONS (Deficiency Judgment Waived) (Mortgage Foreclosure) Non-Jury IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2013-CP-43-2234 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and

Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsLouvinia Annetta Louvinia A. Cole,

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Defendant(s) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Louvinia Anetta Cole a/k/a Louvinia A. Cole YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1640 St. Julian Place, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after 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 answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply

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) RESIDE(S), AND/OR TO PERSON UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY, INCOMPETENTS AND PERSONS CONFINED: YOUR ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff.

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YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action were filed on February 26, 2013, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina.

Crawford & von Keller, LLC. PO Box 4216 1640 St. Julian Place (29204) Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-790-2626 Attorneys for Plaintiff

SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2013-CP-43-02071 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

Patricia M. Jones, 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. ยง 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.

J. Martin Page Brian L. Campbell, SC Bar No. 074521 Suzanne E. Brown, SC Bar No. 076440 Jason L. Branham, SC Bar No. 072902 Chad W. Burgess, SC Bar No. 072520 J. Marshall Swails, SC Bar No. 079067 Sarah O. Leonard, SC Bar No. 080165 J. Martin Page, SC Bar No. 100200 Brook D. Dangerfield, SC Bar No. 077912 Travis E. Menk, SC Bar No. 079144 Richard G. Duerinckx, SC Bar No. 070143 Caroline R. Glenn, SC Bar No. 077157 Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 888-726-9953 Fax 866-676-7658 Attorneys for Plaintiff Dated: 11/21/2013 Columbia, South Carolina

SUMMONS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1505 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, v.

James E. Childre, Sr.; Alana Timms; Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of James E. Childre, Jr., Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Kim Childre Tuck, as Personal Representative of the Estate of James E. Childre, Jr.; Kim Childre Tuck, Individually; USAA Federal Savings Bank; Defendant(s). (011227-01225)

Deficiency Judgment Waived TO THE DEFENDANT(S): James E. Childre, Sr. and any unknown Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of James E. Childre, Jr., Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 420 Robbins Avenue, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 205-04-04-008, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, 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 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 upon you. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Anne Bell Fant, made absolute. Columbia, South Carolina October 17, 2013 FN STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF SUMTER DOCKET NO. PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, v. James E. Childre, Sr.; Alana Timms; Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of James E. Childre, Jr., Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Kim Childre Tuck, as Personal Representative of the Estate of James E. Childre, Jr.; Kim Childre Tuck, Individually; USAA Federal Savings Bank; Defendant(s).

(011227-01225) LIS PENDENS Deficiency Judgment Waived NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given

by James E. Childre aka James E. Childre Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for USAA Federal Savings Bank, its successors and assigns (MIN 100105600029989174) dated August 25, 2010, and recorded in the Office of the RMC/ROD for Sumter County on September 9, 2010, in Mortgage Book 1144 at Page 1052.

This Mortgage was assigned to the Plaintiff herein by assignment dated July 2, 2013 and recorded July 29, 2013 in Book 1191 at Page 1313. The premises covered and affected by the said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, described as follows: All that parcel of land in City of Sumter, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 1091, Page 3314, ID# 205-04-04-008, being known and designated as Lot 33, Palmetto Park, filed in Plat Book Z15, Page 22, recorded September 5, 1957. This being the same property conveyed to James E. Childre, Jr. by deed of James E. Field and Shirley J. Field, dated September 5, 2007 and recorded September 12, 2007 in Book 1091 at Page 3314. Subsequently, James E. Childre, Jr. died intestate on June 16, 2011, leaving the subject property to his heirs, namely, Kim Childre Tuck, James E. Childre, Sr. and Alana Timms as is more fully preserved in Probate Case 2012-ES-43-73. Property Address: 420 Robbins Ave Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 205-04-04-008 Columbia, South Carolina August 20, 2013 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: James E. Childre, Sr. and any unknown Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of James E. Childre, Jr., Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on August 21, 2013.

Columbia, South Carolina October 17, 2013

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice.

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Columbia, South Carolina October 17, 2013 ATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF SUMTER DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1505 PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, v. James E. Childre, Sr.; Alana Timms; Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of James E. Childre, Jr., Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Kim Childre Tuck, as Personal Representative of the Estate of James E. Childre, Jr.; Kim Childre Tuck, Individually; USAA Federal Savings Bank; Defendant(s).

(011227-01225) ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI Deficiency Judgment Waived It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the Motion for the appointment of Anne Bell Fant as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for any unknown minors and persons who may be under a disability, it is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Anne Bell Fant, be and hereby is appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi on behalf of all unknown minors and all unknown persons under a disability, all of whom may have or may claim to have some interest in or claim to the real property commonly known as 420

Robbins Avenue, Sumter, South Carolina 29150; that Anne Bell Fant is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendant(s), unless the said Defendant(s), or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians Ad Litem for the said Defendant(s), and it is FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall forthwith be served upon the said Defendant(s) James E. Childre, Sr. and any unknown Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of James E. Childre, Jr., Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe by publication thereof in the The Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action. James C. Campbell Clerk of Court for Sumter County Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Eve Moredock Stacey (SC Bar #5300) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444

SUMMONS (Deficiency Judgment Waived) (Mortgage Foreclosure) Non-Jury IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-2117 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsMicheal James Carlson, Defendant(s) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Michael James Carlson YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1640 St. Julian Place, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after 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 answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for a judgment by default granting 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) RESIDE(S), AND/OR TO PERSON UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY, INCOMPETENTS AND PERSONS CONFINED: YOUR ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action were filed on November 27, 2013, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina.

Crawford & von Keller, LLC. PO Box 4216 1640 St. Julian Place Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-790-2626 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01717

DEED BOOK 858 AT PAGE 1580 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2760 Ben Sanders Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 0930002043(land) 4000027788(MH) 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 11.125% 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.

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

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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1503

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Dustin H. Boomer, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on February 3, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., 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 improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being and shown and delineated as Lot 627 of Autumn Place Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, RLS, dated June 28, 1993 and recorded July 1, 1993 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 93 at Page 1073. Pursuant to section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 4640 Fountain Court and is shown on the Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 153-01-01-024.

TMS Number: 153-01-01-024 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4640 Fountain Court, Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Dustin H. Boomer and Stephanie N. Boomer by deed of Brian A. Mansfield, dated January 4, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on January 11, 2004, in Deed Book 1060 at Page 1813.

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 6.0% 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.

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Beal Bank S.S.B. vs. Celeste Vanetta Manuel; Andrey Wallace; Bombardier Capital, Inc.; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

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.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE STATEBURG TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS 2760 BEN SANDERS ROAD CONSISTING OF 1.76 ACRES AS SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR TRIP DAVIS AND STEVEN DINKINS DATED MARCH 20, 2000 AND RECORDED MARCH 29, 2000 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2000 AT PAGE 205.

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.

THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO ALL VISIBLE AND RECORDED COVENANTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS AFFECTING SAID PROPERTY. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2000 BELLCREST MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GBHMN53993AB. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANDRE WALLACE AND CELESTE MANUEL FROM HARRY W. DAVIS, III AND STEVEN L. DINKINS, JR.

BY DEED DATED MARCH 2, 2001 RECORDED MAY 1, 2001 IN DEED BOOK 802 AT PAGE 557 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A .

THEREAFTER, ANDRE WALLACE CONVEYED HIS ENTIRE 1/2 INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY TO CELESTE MANUEL BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 1, 2002 RECORDED OCTOBER 1, 2002 IN

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

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of a Decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank National Association -v- Lillian W. Dwyer, et al., C/A NO. 2011-CP-43-1404, I the undersigned Richard Booth, as Master in Equity will sell on February 3, 2014, at 12 o'clock P.M. at the County Courthouse in Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 416 of Twin Lakes, Section 19, Subdivision, as shown on that certain Plat of Michael C. Turbeville, III, R.L.S., dated November 23, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 92 at page 2158, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014 on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in ยง 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.

This being the same property conveyed to Lillian W. Dwyer and Robert W. Dwyer, Jr. by deed of David Durham and Jason Goodson recorded January 10, 2005 in Deed Book 965 at page 1054.

TMS #208-01-01-023 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1095 Twin Lakes Drive Sumter, S.C. 29154.

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

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH: the undersigned will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent), same to be applied on the purchase price only upon compliance with the bid, interest on the balance of the bid at four and 23/100 (4.23%) shall be paid to the day of compliance as established in the Master in Equity's Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, but in case of noncompliance within 30 days, same to be forfeited and applied to the costs and Plaintiff's debt and the property readvertised for sale upon the same terms (at the risk of the former highest bidder).

Personal or deficiency judgment being granted against the defendant Lillian W. Dwyer, the bidding will remain open for thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser to pay for preparation of deed and deed stamps.

Richard Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Weston Adams Law Firm Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01488 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. SC Housing Corp.; Charlene Moody, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN SUMTER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AS 355 PARALEE COURT, CONTAINING 1.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 2B AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT BY JOSE R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2003, AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2003, AT PAGE 531, SAID LOTS HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS MADE 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 2005 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GAFL435A/B895235C11 (SEE RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT IN BOOK 966 AT PAGE 1502).

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRUNO G. MOODY BY DEED OF PARALEE G. MOODY DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2003, AND RECORDED IN SAID RMC OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 7, 2003, IN BOOK 915, AT PAGE 1287.

SUBSEQUENTLY, BRUNO GARETT MOODY PASSED AWAY AND HIS INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO CHARLENE MOODY UNDER THE TERMS OF HIS LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT (SEE SUMTER COUNTY PROBATE CASE NUMBER 2010-ES-43-235 AND DEED OF DISTRIBUTION DATED AUGUST 1, 2011 AND RECORDED AUGUST 3, 2011 IN BOOK 1158 AT PAGE 381).

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 355 Paralee Circle, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 184-00-01-008 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 7.5% 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

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-00478

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Caliber Home Loans, Inc. against, Daniel B. Clark, US Bank, National Association, Hudson & Keyse, LLC, South Carolina Lottery Commission, Safe Federal Credit Union, and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on February 3, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South

Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

Property

ALL THAT certain piece, parcel, or tract of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as a tract containing 1.00 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated February 10, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book PB 97 at page 245. For a more complete and accurate description, reference being had to said plat.

ALSO INCLUDING a 1995 Bellcrest Mobile Home, Serial Number GBHMJ18938A/B. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Daniel B. Clark by deed of Walter J. Bogan and Lillian B. Bogan dated January 29, 1999 and recorded April 8, 1999 in Book 737 at Page 408 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

3020 Byrd Street, Dalzell, S.C.29040 TMS # 189-00-02-042 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven And 375/1000 percent (7.375%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. As a personal or deficiency judgment is demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of Thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. CODE Ann. Section 15-39-720 (1976). If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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

Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of a Decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank National Association -v- Roger A. Weatherly, et al., C/A NO. 2013-CP-43-1389, I the undersigned Richard L. Booth, as Master-in-Equity will sell on February 3, 2014, at 12 o'clock P.M. at the County Courthouse in Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: That parcel of land in Concord Township, Sumter County, State of South Carolina containing .76 acre and shown on a plat by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated November 20, 1998 and recorded on November 23, 1998 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 98 at Page 1292. Said parcel of land is shown on said plat as No. 1170 Craig Road. Said parcel of land has a frontage on Craig Road measuring 22.13 feet and runs back therefrom for a distance of 314.41 feet. The parcel of land is bounded generally on the North by land now or formerly of Michael C. Newman and Peggy M. Newman; on the East by property now or formerly of Bernice Bennett and Belton Bennett and property now or formerly of the Heirs of Ellen Robinson; the measurement on said line is 80.93 feet; on the South by land of Carl Weatherly and Patricia Ann Weatherly and measures thereon 229.43 feet; and on the West by property designated as 1160 Craig Road and measures thereon 94.16 feet, be all of said measurements a little more or less.

This being the same property conveyed to Roger A. Weatherly by deed of Carl Weatherly and Patricia Ann Weatherly recorded December 30, 1998 in Deed Book 727 at page 1696.

TMS # 266-00-03-019 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1170 Craig Road Sumter, South Carolina 29153 This property includes the following mobile home, which is ordered sold with the real property: Bellcrest, 1999, GBHMM52147 The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record, and any senior encumbrances.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH: the undersigned will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent), same to be applied on the purchase price only upon compliance with the bid, interest on the balance of the bid at nine and 900/1000 (9.900%) shall be paid to the day of compliance as established in the Master-in-Equity's Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, but in case of noncompliance within 30 days, same to be forfeited and applied to the costs and Plaintiff's debt and the property readvertised for sale upon the same terms (at the risk of the former highest bidder).

Personal or deficiency judgment being granted against the defendant Roger A. Weatherly, the bidding will remain open for thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser to pay for preparation of deed and deed stamps.

Richard L. Booth Master-in-Equity for Sumter County Weston Adams Law Firm Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00964 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. John R. Callery, Jr.; Tori Simone Callery; Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Association, Inc., et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014 Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 46 OF HUNTERS CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, SECTION 4 AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON A PLAT THEREOF PREPARED BY LOUIS W. TISDALE, RLS, DATED DECEMBER 4, 2006 RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2006 AT PAGE 00609; WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE AND HAVING SUCH METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES, BEING A LITTLE MORE OR LESS, AS BY THIS REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT WILL MORE FULLY APPEAR. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1773 BENELLI STREET, SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND REPRESENTED

BY SUMTER COUNTY PARCEL NO. 187-12-05-004.

THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN R. CALLERY, JR. BY DEED OF GREAT SOUTHERN HOMES, INC. DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2010 AND RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2010 IN DEED BOOK 1135 AT PAGE 00162. THEREAFTER, THE SAME PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO JOHN R. CALLERY, JR. AND TORI SIMONE CALLERY BY DEED OF JOHN R. CALLERY, JR., DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2010 AND RECORDED MARCH 9, 2010 IN DEED BOOK 1136 AT PAGE 002340 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1773 Benelli Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 187-12-05-004 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 5.125% 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.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Aubrey W. Dickerson; OneMain Financial, Inc.; Alyce E. Winn; Wayland L. Winn; Elizabeth O. Winn, C/A No. 12-CP-43-1610, The following property will be sold on February 3, 2014 at 12:00Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 49, in the Oakland No. 4, Section 2 Subdivision as shown on that certain plat of H.S. Wilson, RLS dated January 4, 1978 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-40 at Page 324. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of SC, 1976. This property is more generally known as 2497 Drexel Drive. Derivation: Deed Book 988 at Page 866 2497 Drexel Dr, Dalzell, SC 29040 093-05-04-010, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.31% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #12-CP-43-1610.

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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.

Paul Weissenstein for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-00945 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1078470 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01698 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, successor Trustee to Bank of America N.A. successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank N.A. Trustee for the Holders of the Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF18 vs.

Christina M. Truett; Terry L. Truett, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 8, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS, R.L.S., DATED AUGUST 27, 1987 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 87 AT PAGE 1327, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES COURSES AND DISTANCE AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO CHRISTINA M. TRUETT AND TERRY L. TRUETT BY DEED FROM JAMES E. WILLIAMS DATED OCTOBER 26, 2006 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 27, 2006 IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN VOLUME 1051 AT PAGE 24.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1831 Queen Chapel Road, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 231-00-03-002 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law.

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

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.8% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

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

Shirley Dukes; Midland Funding, LLC, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0841, The following property will be sold on February 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot 110, containing 0.41 acres, more or less of Morris Way Subdivision, Section No. 2, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Shirley Dukes by James D. Willson, RLS, dated March 21, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 316, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 1170 Morris Way. Derivation: Book 643 at Page 719 1170 Morris Way, Sumter, SC 29154-7269 2080202019, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF

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SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0841.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-03675 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1077328 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Kelli B. Oxendine; Kerry M. Oxendine; Onemain Financial, Inc., C/A No. 13-CP-43-0302, The following property will be sold on February 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 40, "Bridgepointe" Subdivision, as shown on that certain Plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated August 12, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book PB91 at Page 1095. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said Plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This property is more generally known as 45 Bridgepointe Drive. Derivation: Book 834 at Page 641 45 Bridgepointe Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 206-01-04-002, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk.

Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §15-39-720 (1976). The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a personal or deficiency judgment, at any time prior to the foreclosure sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0302.

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.

Paul Weissenstein for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-01110 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1078471 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Angela Smith a/k/a Angela L. Smith; Jason Smith, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0266, The following property will be sold on February 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 59 of Deerfield Subdivision, Indian Hill Addition No. 1, on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated April 9, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB92 at Page 666. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 91 Powhatan Court, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel no.

204-09-03-004.

Derivation: Book 1141 at Page 1634 91 Powhatan Ct, Sumter, SC 29150 2040903004, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No

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personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0266.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-01066 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1077331 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014

Island Investments of Sumter, LLC Legal Notice Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell to satisfy the lien of owner at public sale by competitive bidding on February 3, 2014 personal and/or business property including but not limited furniture, clothing, tools and other household/business items located at the property listed.

The sale will begin at 2:00 PM at 1254 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150.

The personal goods stored therein by below named occupant: Building #1, Unit #7 - Richard W. Kirby Purchase must be made with cash only and paid for at the time of sale.

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

Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Busy Bee LLC of Sumter, The intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 493 East Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than February 16, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Melted Whiskey Social Club intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine and Liquor at 1311 Peach Orchard Rd., Sumter, SC 29154. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than February 16, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110

Notice is hereby given that Patrick Mardesich, M.D. (of Carolina Eye Care of Sumter, LLC) intends to transfer all of its patient records to Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C. Patients may retrieve their records if they prefer that their records not be included in the sale. You may contact Dr. Mardesich's representative at 843-664-9393. Ask for Medical Records Department.

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