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Delegate stresses need to vote Biden, Obama, Kaine impress Sumter group on 3rd night of DNC BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Barbara Bowman, a Sumter delegate to the Democratic National Convention

in Philadelphia, said Thursday the experience has reinforced her belief in the importance of voting. “That is the essence of all this; if you want to make a difference, you have got to vote,” she said. Bowman said the South Carolina delegation was hurrying to have its picture taken as a group early

Thursday afternoon. “You have to be together as a group,” she said. “You come to these things, and it's a privilege, but it is also work.” Wednesday night provided a powerful lineup of speakers, including Vice President Joe Biden, vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine and finally President Obama.

Bowman said Biden's speech was effective, and she was very impressed by Obama's speech. "The president said some things that made sense to me,” Bowman said. When the president mentioned Republican nominee Donald Trump, a round of

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Above, Devon Chaplin blows bubbles while attending Bethesda Church’s Deep Sea Discovery Vacation Bible School on Thursday. Left, campers enjoy Vacation Bible School on Thursday at Bethesda Church of God. PHOTOS BY KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un watches a parade from a balcony at the Kim Il Sung Square in May 2016 in Pyongyang. The U.S. imposed sanctions July 6 on Kim Jong Un and 10 other top officials for human rights abuses in an escalation of Washington’s effort to isolate the authoritarian government.

North Korea: U.S. has crossed red line Leader: Nations on ‘war footing’ PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea's top diplomat for U.S. affairs told The Associated Press on Thursday that Washington "crossed the red line" and effectively declared war by putting leader Kim Jong Un on its list of sanctioned individuals and said a vicious showdown could erupt if the U.S. and South Korea hold annual war games as planned next month.

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for a few hours. "It all started with a military wife whose husband was stationed overseas who came with an autistic son and a young baby," Dollar said. "She seemed really strained, and we said 'no problem' and watched her son so she could participate

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in our church service." Dollar said the issue that many families with a special-needs child have is not having a church that can accommodate their child's needs. Dollar decided to start a special-needs service

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knows me, God hears me, and God strengthens me." The church's special-needs ministry takes place each Sunday. Every three months, on Saturdays, the church also does respite care, where people from the community can bring their children with special needs

Concerned Clergy seeks to ease fears after violence elsewhere

A public meeting about strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and residents will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. The meeting is a collaboration between Sumter County Concerned Clergy, Sumter County Sheriff's Office and Sumter Police Department. The Rev. George Windley Jr., president of Sumter County Concerned Clergy and pastor at First Baptist Missionary Church on Washington Street, said the event will be an opportunity for the community to hear plans to strengthen community relationships directly from local law enforcement leaders. Windley said Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark III and Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis will talk about the race-relation discussions that are taking place within the agencies. This meeting aims to ease the fears of some members in the community after the recent events in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Dallas and will hopefully prevent something similar from happening in Sumter, he said. Windley said he has heard concerns from members of the community, mostly black men and black mothers, who are worried about their sons. After speaking with community members, Windley decided to call Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen to discuss the possibility of having an open dialogue about policing in Sumter. He said the shooting in Dallas took place as he spoke on the phone with the mayor. After the phone conversation, the mayor called Roark and Dennis to help organize the meeting, Windley said. They were all highly in favor of it, he said.

Bethesda creates VBS for the underserved

Special-needs children and adults oftentimes miss out on many summertime activities because they have nowhere to go. Bethesda Church of God in Sumter aims to change that. The church serves about 30 individuals with special needs, ranging in ages from 3 to 45, this week during its Vacation Bible School. The program, in its third year, grew out of the church's special needs ministry, said Gale Dollar, special needs coordinator. "Many of the participants would not be able to attend a typical Vacation Bible School program because of their diagnosis," Dollar said. "We want to accommodate them and serve in the best way we can." The theme of this year's camp is "Deep Sea Discovery." On Thursday, children were participating in waterbased activities in mini plastic pools and looking for seashells hidden in sand. The camp, going on Thursday through Saturday, also includes Bible lessons, arts and crafts, pretend science experiments and an imaginary submarine. "We try to have activities that are tactile, constructive and interactive, where they can work with their hands," said Rachel Ward, a volunteer with the camp who holds a master's degree in school counseling and runs an organization serving children with special needs. "Many of the activities are focused on refining their motor skills." The message is "God

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Han Song Ryol, directorgeneral of the U.S. affairs department at the North's Foreign Ministry, said in an interview that recent U.S. actions have put the situation on the Korean Peninsula on a war footing. The United States and South Korea regularly conduct joint military exercises south of the Demilitarized Zone, and Pyongyang typically responds to them with tough talk and threats of retaliation. Han said North Korea thinks the nature of the ma-

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neuvers has become openly aggressive because they reportedly now include training designed to prepare troops for the invasion of the North's capital and "decapitation strikes" aimed at killing its top leadership. Han says designating Kim himself for sanctions was the final straw. "The Obama administration went so far to have the impudence to challenge the supreme dignity of the DPRK in order to get rid of

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Pork, beef ’cue and bluegrass to fill Main Street on Saturday

The rendering shows 35 N. Main St., the front entrance to La Piazza, an upcoming restaurant venture by Danielle and Greg Thompson, owners of Hamptons restaurant. The restaurant will have outdoor seating, covered by an abstract awning, and a stage for live performances located at the rear of the lot.

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com Sidebar Presents: Bluegrass and BBQ is a fun event to keep people coming downtown, the bar's co-owner Danielle Thompson said. The 5-to11 p.m. Saturday celebration of two of the South's favorite things will take place on Main Street Sumter, and the street will be closed to traffic for two popular bluegrass bands to play their music, while their audience can compare two types of barbecue. The Carolina Rebels will be up first to play their "very traditional bluegrass," Thompson said, and they'll be followed by the Doghouse Kings, more of a bluegrass/ rock group. Thompson said pork barbecue will be cooked by Hemingway's Rodney Scott, "who's becoming very famous. He's been featured in Garden and Gun magazine," she said, "and has been on TV" and in TIME magazine and The New York Times. He's known as the meat master for his very slow-cooked pork. Scott was featured last November on celebrity chef and food journalist Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown." Sidebar will have its big smoker cooking up its famous beef brisket, Thompson said, "and we'll have several South Carolina craft beers on draft." There is no cover charge for the event, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. A percentage of the revenue from sales will be donated to the Keith Gedamke Chomp Out Cancer Fund.

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Historic preservation committee approves designs for outdoor restaurant on Main Street BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Sumter Historic Preservation Design Review Committee approved the design plans for a covered outdoor restaurant and entertainment venue at 35 N. Main St. and 4 E. Hampton St. during its meeting on Thursday. The venue will become the location of La Piazza, an upcoming restaurant venture by Danielle and Greg Thompson, owners of Hamptons restaurant. Sumter Planning Department Senior Planner Claudia Rainey said a stage for live performances will be constructed at the rear of the site. According to a report from Sumter Planning Department, the venue will have two entrances, at 35 N. Main St. and 4 E. Hampton St. Rainey said the front entrance on

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Summer Reading Wrap-up Party today The Sumter County Library will host its annual Summer Reading Wrap-up Party from 9:30 to 11 a.m. today at the Wesmark Branch, 180 W. Wesmark Blvd. Besides light refreshments, there will be a small train ride, small farm animals, a face painter, cars from Sumter Speedway, a firetruck and the Sumter Fire Department’s smoke house, a K-9 officer and the drumline from the Lakewood High School band. Reading program participants from all branches of the library are invited to attend. Admission is free.

Fort Jackson soldier dies after 2-mile run FORT JACKSON— Army officials said a noncommissioned officer has died at Fort Jackson at the end of a physical fitness test. Fort Jackson spokesman Patrick Jones said in a news release that the solider finished the final event in the test — a two-mile run — just before collapsing Thursday. He died at the hospital a short time later. Jones said the soldier was from Delta Company, 120th Adjutant General Battalion and was attending a senior leadership course. His name has not been released. The Army is investigating the death.

North Main Street will have modern and traditional elements to tie into the architecture of the adjacent building at 33 N. Main St., formerly Angel's Mexican restaurant, which will be the new location of Hamptons restaurant. The collapsing roof of the building at 4 E. Hampton St., which will serve as the second entrance to the outdoor venue, will be replaced by a trellis system with lighting, she said. Later, the committee approved a request to demolish a house in the 300 block of West Hampton Avenue. Rainey said the structure has historical value, but it has been deemed uninhabitable by Sumter Building Department. City of Sumter Quality Assurance Manager John Macloskie said the siding on the house is rotten, and there

Judge OKs tests to analyze brain tissue CHARLESTON — A South Carolina judge said an outside lab can analyze brain tissue of a black motorist shot and killed by a white police officer while running from a traffic stop. Circuit Judge Clifton Newman on Wednesday granted a defense motion to allow a Pennsylvania lab to conduct forensic tests. Attorneys for the former North Charleston police officer charged with murder in the April 2015 shooting death of 50-year-old Walter Scott have said there's no evidence state investigators ever analyzed brain tissue from the autopsy. Defense documents filed with the court include a toxicology report showing traces of cocaine in Scott's blood. The shooting was captured on cellphone video and reignited the national debate about the treatment of blacks by white officers. Thirty-three-year-old ex-officer Michael Slager stands trial in October.

Duracell battery plant powering down LANCASTER — Duracell is closing the plant in Lancaster where it has produced household batteries for decades, a move expected to leave most of the plant's 430 workers without jobs. The Herald of Rock Hill reported that the company is consolidating North American production of AA and AAA batteries at one plant in LaGrange, Georgia.

is no floor in part of the house. There are no historical structural elements on the property that need to be preserved, he added. The applicant said the property has been vacant for about 30 years, and she is working with City of Sumter on its project to remove blighted residential property. In other news, the commission approved a request regarding the construction of a wooden fence on property in the 300 block of West Hampton Avenue. According to Rainey, the applicant has already constructed the fence but needed approval from the historic preservation committee before starting the project. She said the fencing is within the provided guidelines, and therefore staff recommended approval of the request.

The company said the Lancaster plant will be phased out during the next three years. The company has manufactured batteries there for 35 years. The announcement comes just two years after the Lancaster County Council approved an agreement to cut property taxes at the plant for the next three decades. County Administrator Steve Willis said the county was working with the plant as recently as November to provide tax incentives to upgrade machinery.

Research could lead to wooden bumpers CLEMSON — A researcher at Clemson University is studying whether small particles of wood can be made into composite materials to make stronger vehicle bumpers and fenders. The advantage? When the parts wear out, they would end up in the compost pile instead of the junkyard. Local media outlets report that Srikanth Pilla, an associate professor in Clemson’s Department of Automotive Engineering, is working with U.S. Forest Service researchers in Madison, Wisconsin, on the five-year project funded with a half-million-dollar grant. The idea is to take tiny strands of material from trees felled during reforestation projects and use them in composite materials. The material is 20,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. Pilla said the composites would be less likely to sustain damage or break during collisions.

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A French nun greets a resident during a gathering in a town park for a solemn homage to the Rev. Jacques Hamel in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, Normandy, France, on Thursday. Islamic State is taking responsibility for the fatal attack in which Hamel was killed.

French ID 2nd church attacker; police had warning about him BY LORI HINNANT AND ELAINE GANLEY The Associated Press PARIS — French officials on Thursday identified the second man responsible for attacking a Catholic church in Normandy as a 19-yearold who was spotted last month in Turkey as he supposedly headed to Syria — but returned to France instead. The prosecutor’s office identified him as Abdel-Malik Nabil Petitjean after DNA tests on his corpse. A security official confirmed that he was the unidentified man pictured in a photo distributed to French police July 22 with a warning that he could be planning an attack. Four days later, Petitjean and a 19-year-old local man, Adel Kermiche, stormed the church in Saint-Etienne-duRouvray during morning Mass. They held five people hostage — the priest, two nuns and an elderly couple — before fatally slashing the priest’s throat and seriously wounding the other man. Another nun at the Mass slipped

away and raised the alarm. Police shot to death both attackers as they left the church. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility and released a video Wednesday allegedly showing Kermiche and Petitjean clasping hands and pledging allegiance to IS. Prosecutors said Petitjean was born in Saint-Die-desVosges, eastern France, but most recently lived in the Alpine town of Aix-les-Bains where his mother lives. Kermiche was from Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray. A youth aged about 16 who was detained after the attack was still being questioned Thursday, the prosecutor’s office said. Thursday’s revelations showed that anti-terrorist authorities came close twice to identifying Petitjean as a threat but couldn’t put his name to his picture as part of two disconnected intelligence tipoffs. First, according to a French security official, France received a report from Turkish counterparts that Petitjean was seen passing through a

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A drug used to sedate elephants and other large animals, 100 times as potent as the fentanyl already escalating the country’s heroin troubles, is suspected in spates of overdoses in several states, where authorities say they’ve found it mixed ALEXANDER with or passed off as heroin. The appearance of carfentanil, one of the most potent opioids known to investigators, adds another twist to the fight against painkillers in a country already awash in heroin and fentanyl cases. “It certainly is a very disturbing trend,” Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said. A man suspected of selling carfentanil as heroin was indicted this week in central Ohio on 20 counts, including murder, in connection with a July 10 death and nine other overdoses that happened within hours of one another. Some of the surviving users told investigators they thought they were buying heroin, but testing found none, Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien said. The suspect, 36-year-old Rayshon Alexander, pleaded not guilty. Investigators are still trying to track down the source of the carfentanil. DeWine said he wasn’t

aware of any thefts of the drug, which, he noted, could be shipped from abroad or produced here. Chinese companies sell carfentanil online, but it hasn’t shown up much in the U.S. drug supply, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The drug has been suspected in overdoses or found in seized drugs in central Kentucky and in Florida’s Tampa Bay and Sarasota areas, as well as other Ohio cities. Akron authorities have seen more than 230 overdoses in July, 20 of them fatal, and police said evidence of carfentanil was found in some of those. Carfentanil is thought to be similar in strength to a painkiller known as W-18, which has shown up in heroin in Philadelphia, New England and Canada. Such drugs up the ante in a market where sellers already mix powerful painkillers with or disguise them as heroin to increase their products’ potency, which can increase overdose risks for users chasing more intense highs, especially when they’re not aware of what they’re actually using. Carfentanil is so powerful that zoo veterinarians typically wear a face shield, gloves and other protective gear — “just a little bit short of a hazmat suit” — when preparing the medicine to sedate animals because even one drop splattered into a person’s eye or nose could be fatal, said Dr. Rob Hilsenroth, executive director of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians.

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Candidate says his comments about emails were sarcastic WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says he was using sarcasm when he prodded Russia to unearth Hillary Clinton’s missing emails. But Democrats aren’t likely to let the Republican presidential nominee’s extraordinary comments simply fade away. “Of course I’m being sarcastic,” Trump said Thursday on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends,” a day after his remarks at a news conference ignited fierce debate about hacking and his urging of a global adversary to meddle in American politics. Trump’s invitation to Russia to find and reveal emails by his rival for the White House came on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. It also all but overshadowed an embarrassing leak of different hacked emails, these from the Democratic National Committee, showing that party staffers supported Clinton over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders when they were publicly promising to remain neutral during the primary campaign. Trump’s insistence that his invitation to Russia wasn’t serious was backed up by his campaign chairman.

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Bloomberg warns of Trump’s economic plans at convention NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Bloomberg, elected mayor of New York City as a Republican, offered a forceful denunciation of fellow New York billionaire Donald Trump on Wednesday at the Democratic convention, describing the GOP presidential nominee as a “risky, reckless and radical choice.” One of the nation’s richest men, Bloomberg drew upon his business background in his unorthodox convention speech to make the case that a Trump administration would be disastrous for the nation’s economy. “Trump has left behind a well-documented record of bankruptcies and thousands of lawsuits and angry shareholders and contractors who feel cheated and disillusioned customers who feel ripped off,” said Bloomberg, now an independent. “Trump says he wants to run the nation like he’s run his business. God help us.” “Truth be told,” said Bloomberg, “the richest thing about Donald Trump is his hypocrisy.” A three-term mayor who left office in 2013, Bloomberg considered making a thirdparty run for president this year before opting against a campaign, expressing worry he would siphon away votes from Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and inadvertently help elect Trump. Though Bloomberg said that Clinton was “not a flawless candidate,” he praised her work ethic, intelligence and attempts at bipartisanship that made her “the right choice — and the responsible choice — in this election.” “To me, this election is not a choice between a Democrat and a Republican,” Bloomberg said. “It’s a choice about who is better to lead our country right now, better for our economy, better for our security, better for our freedom and better for our future.” While in office, Bloomberg had a cordial relationship with Clinton, who as a senator from New York was involved in the city’s post-9/11 rebuilding effort. He did, too, with Trump, who he knew from New York’s glitzy social circuit and from dealings with him as a developer. But Trump’s hardline ap-

proach to immigration alienated Bloomberg, who often makes the case an open immigration policy is needed to keep the nation’s economy growing. He deemed Trump’s economic plan “a con” and “a disaster in the making.” “He would make it harder for small businesses to compete, do great damage to our economy, threaten the retirement savings of millions of Americans, lead to greater debt and more unemployment, erode our influence in the world and make our communities less safe,” Bloom-

berg said. He also ad-libbed a line calling Clinton a “sane, competent person” and pointedly suggested that Trump was not. Bloomberg has also become arguably the nation’s leading gun-control advocate, spending millions of his own fortune to finance candidates and groups that call for the restriction of firearms. Trump, meanwhile, has courted the support of the National Rifle Association, a pro-gun lobbying group that frequently criticizes Bloomberg. Trump did not immediately respond to the speech.

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“He was making a sarcastic point,” Paul Manafort said Wednesday on Fox News’ “The Kelly File.” Democrats and some Republicans quickly condemned Trump’s remarks. The Clinton campaign called Trump’s statement the “first time that a major presidential candidate has actively encouraged a foreign power to conduct espionage against a political opponent.” At the convention, Leon Panetta, former CIA director and defense secretary, said Trump is “asking a U.S. adversary to engage in hacking or intelligence efforts against the United States of America to affect an election.” Trump’s running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, warned of “serious consequences” if Russia interfered in the election. And Brendan Buck, a spokesman for Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, said bluntly, “Russia is a global menace led by a devious thug. Putin should stay out of this election.” The reality TV star turned presidential contender detonated the controversy Wednesday when he said, “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing.”

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Hotter weather expected near blaze that killed 1 BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) — California crews contended with hotter temperatures and lower humidity Thursday near scenic Big Sur where a wildfire has destroyed 34 homes and killed a bulldozer driver working to contain the massive blaze. More than 3,000 firefighters working around the clock got a break from cooler conditions a day earlier, but forecasters said the rest of the week would bring weather in the upper 80s. An additional 10 outbuildings were gutted by the blaze that has charred 42 square miles of dry brush. The fire in Monterey County was just 10 percent contained, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. Eight men who had been working on a marijuana field were rescued near the fire lines Tuesday after spending days wandering smoky trails with little water or food. No serious injuries were reported, sheriff’s spokesman John Thornburg told the Monterey Herald. Authorities initially said the men had been hiking in the area.

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Rancho Adobe Fire Captain James Devrloo keeps an eye on a fire line on Garza Trail in the Rancho San Carlos Community as a wildfire burns in Carmel Valley, California, on Wednesday. The operator of a bulldozer was killed when it rolled over during the firefight. Another operator escaped injury when a second bulldozer rolled over and sustained minor damage, according to Cal Fire. Battalion Chief Robert Fish

Researchers seeing more sharks along East Coast BOSTON (AP) — It’s shark season on the East Coast. Shark sightings have prompted authorities to temporarily close popular beaches in New England, New York and elsewhere this month. And 13 people have been bitten by sharks in Florida this year.

and mako sharks, can be found farther out. And in the Carolinas, large feeding frenzies of blacktip sharks, responsible for many attacks in southern Atlantic Ocean waters, have been observed more frequently than in past years.

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Researchers suggest this summer could be shaping up to a banner one for sightings, but it’s too early to say for certain. In Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, state marine biologist Gregory Skomal says great whites appear to have shown up earlier and in larger numbers. His team tagged its first shark in mid-June, and eight new ones have been tagged, up from three this time last year. It identified 141 last year and 80 the previous year. In South Carolina, state marine biologist Bryan Frazier says preliminary annual survey data of sandbar, blacktip and other shark species suggest the populations are continuing their steady rise after years of overfishing.

Sharks have always prowled the waters near popular beaches, but we’re more aware of how close they get because more people are sharing videos and photos of them on social media, says Cynthia Wigren, executive director of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, a Cape Cod-based nonprofit that recently launched a shark tracking app, Sharktivity.

WHAT KINDS OF SHARKS ARE BEING SPOTTED? In the Cape Cod area, researchers are focused on great white sharks, which tend to venture close to shore to eat seals. Other species, like blue

said the operator was working in steep and difficult-toaccess terrain when the accident occurred Tuesday. Fish did not have further details about the incident or the operator but said 60 bulldozers were being used.

The death occurred as firefighters worked in rugged terrain near coastal Highway 1 in an area that draws tourists from around the world for the dramatic vistas of ocean and mountains. The famous roadway remained open, but

smoke and the threat of flames forced the closure of state parks near Big Sur. At least 2,000 structures were threatened. The blaze could crest a ridge and make a run toward campgrounds, lodges and redwoods closer to the shore, officials said. To the south, crews stopped the spread of a huge wildfire that destroyed 18 homes in mountains and canyons outside Los Angeles. The blaze that charred nearly 60 square miles of dry brush near Santa Clarita was 65 percent contained Thursday, according to the fire command. A stretch of the Metrolink commuter rail closed because of the fire was running again, and some 20,000 people evacuated during the weekend returned home. California’s power grid operator extended a call for voluntary electricity conservation through Thursday because of hot weather throughout the state. Authorities found the burned body of Robert Bresnick in a car on Saturday and said the 67-year-old had refused to be evacuated.

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DELEGATE FROM PAGE A1 “boos” went up in the hall. “Everyone said ‘boo,’ and he said don't boo, vote,” she said. “I thought that was quite a statement. What you have to do is, instead of booing, get out there and vote so we can make a difference.” She said several things the president said stood out to her. “He made sure to give Hillary Clinton her ‘props’ so to speak,” Bowman said. “I thought he did an excellent job of convincing and explaining why we should vote for her." Bowman said she was pleased when Clinton came out after the president spoke. “He genuinely gave her a big hug,” she said. “It was designed that she was not going to say anything but just to let him know that she thanked him and appreciated him.” The South Carolina delegation is down on the first level of the floor in the center, Bowman said, but not right against the stage.

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VBS FROM PAGE A1 with the church's support. She attended seminars and online courses to learn how to accommodate those with disabilities and was guided by church members who have degrees and experience working with special-needs children. "The whole church family is very supportive of our efforts," she said. Parents do not have to be members to have their children participate in the specialneeds program. Meredith and Kevin Mateer have been members for three years. Their daughter, Faith, 14, suffers from mitochondrial disorder. Mitochondrial disease causes debilitating physical, developmental and cognitive

disabilities in which the body doesn't produce enough energy because of failure of mitochondria, specialized subunits of a cell that generate energy. Meredith Mateer said having the special-needs service allows her and her husband to attend the church's program while knowing their daughter is being taken care of. "Mrs. Dollar really loves interacting with all of the children," she said. "We also know that our daughter is receiving the knowledge from the Bible here." Crystal Keenan, whose daughter Jenna, 11, suffers from autism, was attending the church's Vacation Bible School for the first time on Thursday.

"It definitely helps, both physically and emotionally, to know there are people who care and can be there for children with disabilities," she said. Church member Christa Anglin, whose husband, Bryan Anglin, suffers from Parkinson's disease, said her husband enjoyed attending the program on Thursday. "It gives him a feeling that he's part of something special and really enjoys being here," Anglin said. Dollar said that Vacation Bible School is almost over for this year however, the specialneeds service is always open. For more information, contact Gale Dollar at (843) 5682795 or visit the church's website, www.bethesdacog.org/ ministries/special-needs-ministry.html.

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During the American Legion state baseball championships held at Riley Park this week, players from defending state champion Chapin-Newberry performed antics throughout the game when they were at bat. Here, in the seventh-inning stretch, the team joins to sing “Take me out to the ball game,” although Andrew Livingston, No. 11, obviously has lost count during the song. He reportedly blamed it on the umpire.

TENSIONS FROM PAGE A1 its unfavorable position during the political and military showdown with the DPRK," Han said, using the acronym for North Korea's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. "The United States has crossed the red line in our showdown," he said. "We regard this thrice-cursed crime as a declaration of war." Although North Korea had already been heavily sanctioned internationally for its nuclear weapons and long-range missile development programs, Washington's announcement on July 6 was the first time Kim Jong Un has been personally sanctioned. Less than a week later, Pyongyang cut off its final official means of communications with Washington — known as the New York channel. Han said Pyongyang has made it clear that everything between the two must now be dealt with under "war law." U.S. officials could not be immediately reached for comment, and South Korea's unification, defense and foreign ministries did not immediately comment. Kim and 10 others were put on the list of sanctioned individuals in connection with alleged human rights abuses, documented by the United Nations Human Rights Commission, that include a network of political prisons and harsh treatment of any kind of political dissent in the authoritarian state. U.S. State Department officials said the sanctions were intended in part to highlight those responsible for the abuses and to pressure lowerranking officials to think twice before carrying them out. Pyongyang denies abuse claims and says the U.N. report was based on fabrications gleaned from dis-

gruntled defectors. Pointing to such things as police shootings of black Americans and poverty in even the richest democracies, it says the West has no moral high ground from which to criticize the North's domestic political situation. It also says U.S. allies with questionable human-rights records receive less criticism. Han took strong issue with the claim that it is not the U.S. but Pyongyang's continued development of nuclear weapons and missiles that is provoking tensions. "Day by day, the U.S. military blackmail against the DPRK and the isolation and pressure is becoming more open," Han said. "It is not us, it is the United States that first developed nuclear weapons, who first deployed them and who first used them against humankind. And on the issue of missiles and rockets, which are to deliver nuclear warheads and conventional weapons warheads, it is none other than the United States who first developed it and who first used it." He noted that U.S.-South Korea military exercises conducted this spring were unprecedented in scale and that the U.S. has deployed the USS Mississippi and USS Ohio nuclearpowered submarines to South Korean ports, deployed the B-52 strategic bomber around South Korea and is planning to set up the world's most advanced missile defense system, known by its acronym THAAD, in the South, a move that has also angered China. Echoing earlier statemedia reports, Han ridiculed Mark Lippert, the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, for a flight on a U.S. Air Force F-16 based in South Korea that he said was an action "unfit for a diplomat."

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“We have excellent seats, and I wouldn't want to be any closer because it is hot,” she said. A memorable moment for Bowman was when the convention recognized the nine victims of the shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. “They had us (the South Carolina delegation) hold up the symbol of the palmetto tree and the nine doves, and we held that to our hearts and our chests, and it was very poignant,” she said. Bowman said several of her friends texted her to say they saw her on TV during the recognition. “We were all in solidarity; we didn't look like we were sad, but we had very serious faces,” she said. She said they heard a lot about why voting is important. “Nothing changes unless you exercise your right. Voting is imperative, and that is kind of what I am about,” Bowman said.

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TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Auditions continue on “America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG). • No strings attached on “Bones” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). • Setting a new American standard on “Shark Tank” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG). • The final dozen cook for teens on “MasterChef” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). • “What Would You Do?” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) captures ethical dilemmas on candid cameras. • “The Great British Baking Show” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG check local listings) returns to a Victorian confection. • A grim reunion on “Killjoys” (9 p.m., Syfy, TV-14). • Erin struggles with guilt on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). • A dangerous foe has a familiar face on “Dark Matter” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-14). • Rev. Anderson grows increasingly detached on “Outcast” (10 p.m., Cinemax, TVMA).

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es back. I think about the future and how he will have no brother or sister to share life with or lean on when something happens to my husband or me. Although I have always felt blessed to have him, I can't escape these feelings. Sometimes I feel like I have failed him horribly. It's worth noting that my son is a happy, well-adjusted child. He has good peer relationships in school, is close to me and my husband and has hobbies and friends he enjoys spending time with. My love for him is endless, and I pray that he will forgive me someday for not being able to give him what he has so deserved. Sad mom in Ohio DEAR SAD MOM — Take a step

back, stop self-flagellating and ask yourself how many times your son may have also asked for a puppy. You say you have raised a happy, well-adjusted son. That's an accomplishment that should fill you with pride. Not being able to give birth to another child is not something you should feel guilty about or need forgiveness for, and neither is refraining from adopting "so your son would have a sibling." Not all siblings have the kind of relationship you fantasize about. While some do, many do not. Please consider carefully what I have said and search your heart. And if you still think you are guilty of any sin of omission, discuss it with a licensed psychotherapist.

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

THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

By John R. O’Brien

ACROSS 1 Bozeman sch. 4 __ on the knuckles 8 Hardly homebodies 14 Black __ 15 Protection in a purse 16 Folded fare 17 &$& 19 Romeo’s home 20 Great way to walk 21 Olympics event 23 Baseball statistic 24 @! 28 Ancient timetelling device 31 Hastings Ismay was selected as its first leader in 1952 32 It can come between Clinton and Rodham 33 Quaint retail word 36 Last words? 40 !&&^ 44 Zaire, nowadays 45 Sommelier’s concern 46 Outback native 47 Mild cheese 49 Cordelia, to Regan 52 ** 57 Porter, for one

58 Washington is prominent on them 59 Property crime 63 Like astronauts during liftoff 66 What was mistakenly held for four puzzle clues 68 Intact 69 Pamplona runner 70 Having four sharps 71 Hoi polloi 72 Like bachelor parties 73 Bit of wit DOWN 1 Magic 2 Like web sites 3 Robert E. Lee’s alma mater 4 Unprincipled 5 British rule in India 6 Biting 7 “She loves me” bit 8 Multi-day devotion 9 Kipling’s “Follow Me __” 10 Nice view 11 It’s heard coming and going 12 Casual Friday material 13 Announce

7/29/16 18 Texas city nickname 22 Word on many a marquee 25 Persian greeting 26 Classic muscle cars 27 Asian expanse 28 “Mad Money” network 29 Bubbly-textured Nestlé chocolate bar 30 Light element 34 Hardly an expert 35 Hall of Fame golf course architect Pete 37 “Law & Order: SVU” actor 38 Unexciting 39 Nasty campaign tactic 41 Quite a while

42 Carroll’s stammering self-caricature in “Alice in Wonderland” 43 Celestial bear 48 Battery terminals 50 Befuddled 51 Put in folders, say 52 Longtime “American Top 40” host 53 Justice Kagan 54 “When You Are Old” poet 55 Raid victims 56 Clapton’s “__ the Sheriff” 60 Dairy case option 61 Sommelier’s prefix 62 Russian refusal 64 Frank McCourt memoir 65 Poetic preposition 67 George’s brother

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COMMENTARY

What’s the case for Hillary?

ASHINGTON — “The best darn change-maker I ever met in my entire life.” So said Bill Clinton in making the case for his wife at the Democratic National Convention. Considering that Bernie Sanders ran as the author of a political revolution and Donald Trump as the man who would “kick over the table” (to quote Newt Gingrich) in Washington, “changemaker” does not exactly make the heart race. Which is the fundamental probCharles Krauthammer lem with the Clinton campaign. What precisely is it about? Why is she running in the first place? Like most dynastic candidates (most famously Ted Kennedy in 1979), she really doesn’t know. She seeks the office because, well, it’s the next — the final — step on the ladder. Her campaign’s premise is that we’re doing OK, but we can do better. There are holes to patch in the nanny-state safety net. She’s the one to do it. It amounts to Sanders lite. Or the short-lived Bush slogan: “Jeb can fix it.” We know where that went. The one man who could have given the pudding a theme, who could have created a plausible Hillaryism, was Bill Clinton. Rather than do that — the way in Cleveland Gingrich shaped Trump’s various barstool eruptions into a semi-coherent program of national populism — Bill gave a long, chronological account of a passionate liberal’s social activism. It was an attempt, I suppose, to humanize her. Well, yes. Perhaps, after all, somewhere in there is a real person. But what a waste of Bill’s talents. It wasn’t exactly Clint Eastwood speaking to an empty chair, but at the end you had to ask: Is that all there is? He grandly concluded with this: “The reason you should elect her is that in the greatest country on earth we have always been about tomorrow.” Is there a rhetorical device more banal? Trump’s acceptance speech was roundly criticized for offering a dark, dystopian vision of America. For all of its exaggeration, however, it reflected well the view from Fishtown, the fictional white working-class town created statistically by social scientist Charles Murray in his 2012 study “Coming Apart.” It chronicled the economic, social and spiritual disintegration of those left behind by globalization and economic

transformation. Trump’s capture of the resultant feelings of anxiety and abandonment explains why he enjoys an astonishing 39-point advantage over Clinton among whites without a college degree. His solution is to beat up on foreigners for “stealing” our jobs. But while trade is a factor in the loss of manufacturing jobs, even more important, by a large margin, is the emergence of an information economy in which education, knowledge and various kinds of literacy are the coin of the realm. For all the factory jobs lost to Third World competitors, far more are lost to robots. Hard to run against higher productivity. Easier to run against cunning foreigners. In either case, Clinton has found no counter. If she has a theme, it’s about expanding opportunity, shattering ceilings. But the universe of discriminated-against minorities — so vast 50 years ago — is rapidly shrinking. When the burning civil rights issue of the day is bathroom choice for the transgendered, a flummoxed Fishtown understandably asks, “What about us?” Telling coal miners she was going to close their mines and kill their jobs only reinforced white working-class alienation from Clinton. As for the chaos abroad, the Democrats are in see-no-evil denial. The first night in Philadelphia, there were 61 speeches. Not one mentioned the Islamic State or even terrorism. Later references were few, far between and highly defensive. After all, what can the Democrats say? Clinton’s calling card is experience. Yet as secretary of state she left a trail of policy failures from Libya to Syria, from the Russian reset to the Iraqi withdrawal to the rise of the Islamic State. Clinton had a strong second half of the convention as the Sanders revolt faded and as President Obama endorsed her with one of the finer speeches of his career. Yet Trump’s convention bounce of up to 10 points has given him a slight lead in the polls. She badly needs one of her own. She still enjoys the Democrats’ built-in Electoral College advantage. But she remains highly vulnerable to both outside events and internal revelations. Another major terror attack, another email drop — and everything changes. In this crazy election year, there are no straight-line projections. As Clinton leaves Philadelphia, her lifelong drive for the ultimate prize is perilously close to a coin flip. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2016, The Washington Post Writers Group

EDITORIAL

Prepare for nasty season

ow that the two presidential nominees of the Republican and Democratic parties have been chosen to wage political war for the hearts and minds of American voters, we should prepare for one of the nastiest election campaigns in recent history. Hillary Clinton made her acceptance speech Thursday night, favoring us again with her grating voice that we should prepare to hear over and over again in the coming months. Donald Trump will add his bombastic voice to the mix, full of sound and fury. Wall Street Journal columnist Dorothy Rabinowitz captured the contrast in speaking styles of the two candi-

dates in the Thursday edition of the newspaper: “Unlike Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Trump doesn’t know Obama-speak and doesn’t need deprogramming. He hasn’t absorbed the language that Americans recognize well after eight years. They have heard through all these years the nostrums, the reflexive highminded oratory, that have come with every terror attack. They can hear it all over again in Mrs. Clinton … to win the election, Mrs. Clinton will have to sway voters from across the political spectrum. True, huge portions of the electorate are no less appalled by the prospect of her opponent winning the presidency, which is to her advantage. But huge

numbers of Americans are no less appalled by the possibility of a Clinton presidency that would in effect be another Obama term. All of which is the reason Mrs. Clinton will have to do her utmost to find a voice of her own. She may well find one and perhaps even something of a political backbone. Enough, at least, to ensure that she resists pressures to move even further left than she already has to win supporters from Bernie Sanders’ sullen troops now brooding over their lost revolution.” The stakes have never been higher for the nation. It’s now in the hands of the voters to have the final word.

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP A recent editorial from a South Carolina newspaper:

The Post and Courier July 24

THE SAFETY OF THE STATE’S DAMS IS STILL IN QUESTION Flooding in South Carolina last fall was the worst this state has seen in centuries, largely due to a convergence of heavy rainfall and high tides. But the breaching of 52 dams was part of the disaster that should never be allowed to happen again. The fact that 47 of those dams were state regulated created a false sense of safety. That they were breached, even under extraordinary circumstances, says that state protections aren’t adequate or aren’t being enforced adequately. There is cause for continuing alarm until the safety issue is fully settled. Most of the breached dams were earthen, according to Georgia Tech associate professor Hermann Fritz, who led a team to assess the damage. And those dams can be a source of problems even without extraordinary weather conditions, as the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control acknowledges. For example, DHEC officials say that earthen dams need to be protected from erosion by regularly uprooting plants, filling animal burrows and checking for any cracks or shifts in the earth. Though the dams are officially inspected by DHEC every two to five years, it is ultimately

up to owners, including private developers and housing associations, to identify problems and engage engineers to take care of essential maintenance. Unfortunately, owners don’t always have the finances or knowledge necessary to get the job done. David Baize, DHEC’s chief of the Bureau of Water, says the agency sent a team of experts to assess more than 650 dams that were considered high risk after the floods and singled out 75 that were of significant concern. Within a couple of weeks, their owners were sent “emergency orders” to start putting plans in place to repair or maintain these dams. A third of them, however, were unable to comply by the given deadline. As a result, those 25 owners were issued “notices of violation” and have since been guided by DHEC through a long planning process for repairs that often can cost more than $100,000. The expense of repairing the largest dams can reach $1 million. By summer, the vast majority of those 75 dam owners had obtained permits to begin maintenance and repairs, including most of the 25 who needed additional assistance. Only seven dam owners have been subjected to a more severe enforcement process, some facing penalties. When owners do not comply, the state’s Dams and Reservoirs Safety Act gives DHEC the authority to repair (or even remove) dams and charge expenses, plus fines, from the owner. ... Lawmakers should remain diligent about putting a comprehensive program in place to protect the public. After all, we don’t know when the next natural disaster will strike.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR STICK TO THE FACTS ABOUT PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES “Clinton works for good but Trump works for himself.” Let’s talk facts and not lies. It’s a fact Trump has owned many, many companies over the years. It should come as no surprise that some of those have failed. For example, how many companies across America went bankrupt or failed because of Barney Frank (D) causing banks to fail? The Clinton family also has had failures. According to Hillary, they were nearly broke when Bill left the White

House because they had “legal bills and other liabilities between $2 million and nearly $11 million.” According to PBS, “The Clintons leveraged public service, celebrity status, bookwriting, consulting and a whirlwind of lucrative speeches that took them across the country and around the world on behalf of corporations, foundations, trade groups and even some foreign governments.” Earning them over $200 million. Makes one wonder how many favors they owe.

Yes Trump has been caught telling some lies. Hillary has been caught both lying and working behind closed doors to steal an election. Hillary says she was too incompetent to know keeping a private email server was wrong. Her assistant Huma Mahmood Abedin advised her in a recovered email that it was crossing legal lines. Hillary’s husband is a former president, and still she claims ignorance of the law? Shouldn’t she have learned that from his presidency? She is currently angry that the

Russians hacked the DNC server and released emails showing the stealing of an election. She and Democrats are trying to distract the public from two key points. 1. What the emails show. A lack of democracy on the part of the DNC. 2. That if the DNC server could be hacked by the Russians, then what about her private server? Could it have been hacked by a foreign entity? On the issue of fidelity, yes, Trump has been married three times. Man’s definition of marriage and God’s are a bit different. Man has went

from being a man and woman to same sex. Man also requires a ceremony with paperwork so the state can make a dollar. God’s definition of marriage can be found in Genesis 2:24. JOHN GAYDOS Wedgefield Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Sumter Item’s website, www.theitem.com.

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FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016

SUPPORT GROUPS St., Florence. Call (843) 661AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: 3746. AA — Monday-Friday, noon Support Groups: July 29, 2016 Amputee Support Group — and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 Fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Carolinas Rehabilitation and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., (803) 775-1852. Florence. Call (843) 661AA Women’s Meeting — 3746. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 1 WarEFMP Parent Exchange Group ren St. (803) 775-1852. — Last Tuesday, 11 a.m.AA Spanish Speaking — Sunnoon, Airman and Family days, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. Readiness Center. Support (803) 775-1852. to service members who AA “How it Works” Group — have a dependent with a Mondays and Fridays, 8 disability or illness. Call p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895(803) 494-5180. 1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377. 441 AA Support Group — Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441. WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: AA Summerton Group — Sickle Cell Support Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town Last Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 hall. p.m., South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Manning Al-Anon Family Ave. Call Bertha Willis at Group — Thursdays, 7:30 (803) 774-6181. p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Divorce Care — Wednesdays, Manning. Call Angie John6:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist son at (803) 435-8085. Church, 2401 Bethel Church Road. Call (803) 481-2160. C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Thursdays, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Grief Share — Wednesdays, Ronda St. Call Elizabeth 6:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist Owens at (803) 607-4543. Church, 2401 Bethel Church Road. Call (803) 481-2160.

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — Second Monday, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 316-6763. Find the group on Facebook at Sumter Vitiligo Support.

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — First Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November, 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — First Tuesday at noon and third Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call (803) 469-6059, (803) 979-4498, (803) 469-4506 or (803) 938-8544. Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Tuesdays, 11 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD, coping skills, claims and benefits. Parkinson’s Support Group — Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 6613746. Sumter Amputee Support Group — Second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sumter Prosthetics & Orthotics, 259 Broad St. Call (803) 883-4356. Sumter Chapter Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) — Third Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. Open to all families or friends who have lost a loved one to murder in a violent way. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Third Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take greater EUGENIA LAST interest in what others do and say, and you will find a way to make a financial gain from the information you receive. Your versatility will enable you to jump from one thing to another with ease.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid foolish purchases. Being too generous with friends or children won’t pay your bills. Learn from past mistakes and put your money into something that will contribute to your retirement needs. Play it safe. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your dependable way of dealing with people will draw attention from others and put you where the action is. A romantic evening can bring about positive changes to the way you live or the relationships that mean the most to you. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Share your thoughts and ideas to see if anyone can contribute suggestions that will spur you on to take your endeavors to the next level. A home improvement project will raise interest from someone you least expect. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep an open mind when it comes to relationships. Whether it’s a business or a personal connection, you will achieve more if you work with instead of against the grain. Aim to stabilize your life and your goals will be easier to attain. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotions could be difficult to control. Don’t let anyone push you to the limit or coax you into a nowin situation. Stick to the people and activities that you enjoy the most. Make the best choices for

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — First Thursday, 6-8 p.m., National Health Care, 1018 N. Guignard Drive. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 6363346. Journey of Hope (for family members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every first Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

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

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

Mostly sunny and hot

Partly cloudy and warm

Partly sunny and hot

you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get involved in something that you feel passionate about. Your ideas, talents and input will lead to a personal change that will help you see what you need to eliminate from your life and what you should pursue instead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A contract or settlement is best put on hold. More information will be required before you can make an honest assessment or a good decision. Put more into a project that requires creativity, but don’t be tempted to go over budget. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look at all your options and make decisions based on what is least confining. You need to be able to express your feelings and your creative imagination. Try to avoid working with anyone who stifles your freedom to do as you please. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Weigh the pros and cons of any deal before you get too enthusiastic. A poker face will help you get what you want. Don’t be thrown off course by a last-minute maneuver someone makes. Follow your instincts.

MONDAY

A t-storm around in A couple of the p.m. afternoon t-storms

TUESDAY

Partly sunny with a t-storm

97°

76°

96° / 76°

97° / 76°

92° / 74°

93° / 73°

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 15%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 45%

Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 60%

W 8-16 mph

SW 4-8 mph

WSW 6-12 mph

SW 6-12 mph

WSW 6-12 mph

ENE 4-8 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 92/71 Spartanburg 92/71

Greenville 91/71

Columbia 98/77

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

Sumter 97/76

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 95/74

ON THE COAST

Charleston 99/78

Today: Sunny much of the time and hot. High 94 to 99. Saturday: Increasing clouds; a thunderstorm in northern parts. High 93 to 98.

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

97° 78° 90° 70° 104° in 1949 59° in 1962

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

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

LAKE LEVELS Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.32 74.72 74.66 97.43

24-hr chg -0.04 -0.05 none none

RIVER STAGES 0.00" 4.62" 4.97" 29.60" 24.01" 27.89"

Today Sat. Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 89/72/pc 92/73/pc 76/65/pc 77/61/c 97/78/c 97/78/pc 81/65/t 82/65/c 93/76/t 92/77/t 88/68/s 84/66/s 92/79/t 91/79/t 79/70/r 82/71/t 97/76/pc 96/76/t 86/71/r 85/72/t 113/90/pc 103/83/pc 74/57/pc 73/58/pc 89/75/c 87/75/t

Myrtle Beach 95/78

Manning 97/76

Today: A stray thunderstorm. Winds west-southwest 7-14 mph. Saturday: A stray thunderstorm. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph.

LOCAL ALMANAC

Florence 97/76

Bishopville 95/74

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

Flood 7 a.m. stage yest. 12 7.46 19 2.97 14 3.55 14 1.76 80 75.56 24 8.88

24-hr chg -0.27 -0.03 -0.57 -0.01 -0.13 -0.45

Sunrise 6:31 a.m. Moonrise 2:32 a.m.

Sunset Moonset

8:25 p.m. 4:37 p.m.

New

First

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Last

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Aug. 10

Aug. 18

Aug 24

TIDES AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sat.

High 5:29 a.m. 6:09 p.m. 6:31 a.m. 7:08 p.m.

Ht. 2.9 3.5 2.9 3.5

Low Ht. 12:12 a.m. 0.3 12:21 p.m. -0.4 1:15 a.m. 0.2 1:21 p.m. -0.4

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 84/66/t 91/72/pc 97/74/s 99/78/s 90/79/pc 99/78/s 93/72/t 93/74/t 98/77/s 95/75/s 94/74/pc 95/75/s 96/76/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 86/66/t 94/72/pc 98/73/pc 98/78/pc 89/79/pc 98/78/pc 95/71/pc 94/73/t 98/75/pc 95/75/pc 91/76/t 95/77/pc 96/76/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 97/76/s Gainesville 96/73/pc Gastonia 93/72/t Goldsboro 95/76/pc Goose Creek 98/77/s Greensboro 91/73/pc Greenville 91/71/t Hickory 88/70/pc Hilton Head 96/81/s Jacksonville, FL 100/74/pc La Grange 90/72/pc Macon 94/73/s Marietta 86/72/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 97/77/pc 96/74/t 93/71/pc 95/77/pc 98/78/pc 91/73/pc 92/71/t 90/70/t 95/81/pc 98/74/s 93/73/t 96/72/pc 90/73/t

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 89/67/pc Mt. Pleasant 97/81/s Myrtle Beach 95/78/s Orangeburg 97/76/s Port Royal 98/79/s Raleigh 92/74/pc Rock Hill 94/71/t Rockingham 94/73/t Savannah 99/77/s Spartanburg 92/71/t Summerville 98/76/s Wilmington 96/76/t Winston-Salem 90/72/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 87/66/t 96/81/pc 94/79/pc 97/77/pc 97/80/pc 93/74/pc 94/71/pc 96/74/pc 98/77/pc 93/71/t 97/77/pc 95/78/pc 91/72/t

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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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Participation will allow you to show off what you have to offer. The more involved you are in whatever project you choose to pursue, the greater the satisfaction will be. A partnership will pay off and romance is encouraged. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An emotional incident could keep you from making a good decision. Step away from the situation and consider past experiences and you’ll know exactly how to move forward. Don’t give in to manipulative tactics.

The SPCA relies heavily on community support and donations. Currently, the biggest needs are for dry puppy and kitten food; wet cat food; cat litter; and cleaning supplies. The following are also appreciated: Newspapers; stuffed animals; heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets; canned dog and cat food; dry dog food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; and, of course, monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

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Lady Knights’ Ceasar signs with Voorhees by justin driggers justin@theitem.com Crestwood High School girls basketball head coach Tony Wison knows exactly what Voorhees College is getting in Cawasha Ceasar. “She’s been with me for four years and has led us in scoring the last two years,” Wilson said. “She’s got (NCAA) Division I-type talent. “They’re getting a real steal.” About 16 points, four assists and three steals per game to be exact. Ceasar, who earned All-State honors

and was named to the North-South All-Star Game this past season, recently signed with Voorhees College — an NAIA school in Denmark in Barnwell County. CEASAR “I’m really excited and I think it’s going to be a great place to go and develop my game,” Ceasar said. “I visited there and really liked everything and the people and coaches were really nice. I feel like it’s a place where I’m really going to fit in well.”

Ceasar had other offers, including Allen University, but felt Voorhees provided her a better opportunity and a better fit. “I feel like the (transition) is going to be smooth,” she said. “I feel like I’ve worked hard to get here and I’m ready to play at the next level.” Ceasar concentrated on ball handling and other drills last offseason in an effort to raise her game and it showed, Wilson said. The combo shooting/point guard has done just about everything for Wilson and the Lady Knights in her career.

“She’s just a tough, hard-nosed player,” Wilson said. “She can do just about anything you ask her to on the court. She’s got a great opportunity at Voorhees because she’s a great student and a great basketball player. “She just needs to handle things on her end and it will work out from there.” Ceasar was part of three CHS teams that played for the 3A lower state championship, including the 2013-14 squad that advanced to the championship game. The Lady Knights were 42-9 over the last two seasons, including 21-4 last year.

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Walker opens with 65 Lowest round in a major spices up mediocre season By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — A drab year for Jimmy Walker took a turn for the worse two weeks ago at the British Open, when he stayed in what was dubbed the “frat house” at Royal Troon with Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas, Jason Dufner and Zach Johnson. Walker was the only one to miss the cut. He still stayed the weekend. He just stayed away from the golf course, and his clubs. How does one kill time in such a small Scottish town? “When the first guy comes back and he’s ready for a cocktail, you have one,” Walker said. Thursday in the PGA Championship, the drinks were on Walker. In the final major of the year, Walker finally saw enough putts to fall at Baltusrol that he matched his low score in a major with a 5-under 65 and wound up leading a major for the first time in his career. Just like that, a stale year came to life. Walker had a one-shot lead over two-time major champion Martin Kaymer, Emiliano Grillo and Ross Fisher. And for Henrik Stenson, a great year might get even better. Coming off his record performance at the British Open, the Swede had three birdies on the back nine as the sweltering heat gave way to dark clouds and 20 mph gusts. That gave him a 67, leaving him two shots behind. Stenson is trying to join Ben Hogan in 1953 as the only players to win backto-back majors at age 40. The Associated press

Jimmy Walker fired a round of 65 to establish the lead after the first day of the PGA Championship at Baltusrol in Springfield, N.J.

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Super Bowl encore would be first for losing team since 1993-94 Bills

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By STEVE REED The Associated Press SPARTANBURG — Ron Rivera is a student of history, which is why he has been quick to address the elephant in the Carolina Panthers locker room. The two-time NFL Coach of the Year reminded players that the last team to return to a Super Bowl after losing it the previous season was the 1993-94 Buffalo Bills. The road ahead will be difficult, but he wants to avoid being another NFL statistic. “We know we are the hunted,” Rivera said. The Panthers took the field Thursday for the start

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Cam Newton and Carolina look to become one of the few Super Bowl losers to return to the big game the following season.

DARLINGTON — Kerry Tharp was little more than a NASCAR fan when he joined the series 11 years ago as a media spokesman. Now, he is leading one of its most iconic tracks. Tharp has been the familiar public relations voice of NASCAR and chief liaison for media for more than a decade. That changed when he received a call from new NASCAR chief operating officer Joie Chitwood III to fill the open role of Darlington Raceway president. “The more I thought about it and talked to people I respect, the more it made sense,” Tharp said. Tharp takes over for Chip Wile, who in April became

president at Daytona International Speedway after Chitwood was promoted. Tharp also comes in with the track “Too Tough Tharp To Tame” on an upswing. The track hosts the Southern 500 on Sept. 4. The eggshaped raceway returned to its long-held, Labor Day weekend spot on the NASCAR calendar last year after more than a decade trying to stay ahead of the padlocks. The track’s throwback weekend — NASCAR drivers drove cars painted like those in the early 1970s — was popular with competitors and fans, and Wile’s group was well on the way toward finishing plans on

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P-15’s to hold banquet today The Sumter P-15’s will hold their season-ending banquet today at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 15 building on Artillery Drive. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased at the door on Friday.

SHS swim, girls tennis practices set to begin The Sumter High School swim team and varsity girls tennis team have set times for their first practices leading up to the start of the season. The swim team will hold its first practice on Monday at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. All Sumter School District students in grades 7-12 are eligible to compete. For more information, contact cathykirkhart@ yahoo.com. The girls tennis team will begin practice on Tuesday at the top courts at Palmetto Tennis Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a brief meeting under the picnic shelter before practice begins. Prospective athletes must have updated physicals forms and concussion forms in order to compete. They can be picked up at the Sumter High main office. Registration for PTC camp ends today Registration for the PTC Summer Tennis Camp II at Palmetto Tennis Center will close today at noon. The camp will begin on Monday and run through Friday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5-13, and the cost is $125 per camper. For more information, call Palmetto Tennis Center at (803) 774-3969 or go to www. palmettotenniscenter.com.

rockies 2 Mets 1 NEW YORK — New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia stumbled for a second straight game, allowing two runs in the ninth inning in a 2-1 loss to Colorado. Colorado won for the seventh time in eight games. Less than 24 hours after Familia’s streak of 52 consecutive regular-season saves was snapped, the right-hander entered in the top of the ninth with a 1-0

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Colorado’s David Dahl, right, and Trevor Story celebrate after a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday in New York.

The changes will start with the 2018 season and Cardinals 5 come in response to the television ratings for last year’s Marlins 4 games played on Thursday, MIAMI — Aledmys Diaz Dec. 31, dropping 36 percent homered, doubled and drove from the semifinals played in three runs against childthe season before on New hood pal Jose Fernandez, Year’s Day. helping the St. Louis CardiThis season’s semifinals nals beat the Miami Marlins are still set for Saturday, 5-4 Thursday. Dec. 31. Next season’s playFernandez gave up five off is scheduled to be back runs in five innings and fell to on Jan. 1. After 2018, the 26-2 at Marlins Park. games initially scheduled to Miami’s Dee Gordon, the be played on New Year’s 2015 NL batting and stolen Eve, will now be played Satbases champion, returned urday, Dec. 29. from an 80-game suspension The 2019 games will move for failing a drug test and to Saturday, Dec. 28. went 0 for 4. Ichiro Suzuki Gordon reinstated doubled as a pinch hitter in after suspension the seventh for Miami and MIAMI — Miami Marlins needs two hits for 3,000. second baseman Dee Gordon BREWERS 6 has issued an apology on Twitter following his return DIAMONDBACKS 4 from an 80-game suspension MILWAUKEE — Hernan for a positive drug test. Perez hit a two-run homer, Gordon says in a video singled and scored the gothat he’s learned from his ahead run in the sixth, Zach mistake and will come back Davies pitched 6 1/3 innings stronger. The 2015 NL batand the Milwaukee Brewers ting and stolen base champibeat the Arizona Diamondon was reinstated before backs 6-4 on Thursday. Thursday’s game against St. Perez, who started at short- Louis. stop for benched Jonathan When Gordon tested posiVillar, crushed the first pitch tive for two performance-enfrom Robbie Ray (5-10) 458 hancing substances and was feet off the facing of the suspended in late April, scoreboard in deep center for team president David Samthe two-run homer in the son said the Marlins leadoff third. hitter had betrayed the team and fans. Samson said college football to Wednesday the team was change semifinal dates glad to have him back. The College Football PlayGordon acknowledged in off is moving the dates of fu- April that he unknowingly ture semifinals to ensure the took the banned substances. games will be played either on a Saturday or a holiday. From staff, wire reports

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ladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.” Tharp was assured the footage wouldn’t From Page B1 make the movie, but Ferrell saw him at a screening and said, “You’re in the movie!” this year’s nostalgic-theme race (1975-84). Hunter, rarely one to let a gag opportuni“I’m going to do a lot of listening and obty pass by, chewed Tharp out on the phone serving,” Tharp said of the final six weeks for the scene, leaving the newbie employee before race day. “They’ve been through it worried his career in NASCAR might be before and I haven’t.” over. Hunter let Tharp squirm a bit before Tharp’s done his share of studying, revealing the joke. Tharp was grateful for though. He has attended races at most every Hunter’s friendship and leadership, both of venue on the NASCAR circuit, seeing things which the new Darlington president knows he likes and a few he doesn’t. helped him achieve this latest goal. “That’s been a great learning tool for me,” Tharp hopes to follow Hunter’s path in he said. keeping Darlington vital to NASCAR for Some of what Tharp will draw on is regenerations to come. membering the path set by his late mentor, “I consider it a privilege to be here,” Jim Hunter, Darlington’s one-time president Tharp said. who became its chief spokesman in the late RCR CHANGES 1990s. Hunter groomed Tharp on blending Richard Childress Racing is making a the demands of the media with those of crew chief change for Paul Menard’s stretch NASCAR, competitors and race teams. Tharp hopes he can lead Darlington as ef- run, with Danny Stockman taking over for fectively as Hunter, who added grandstands Justin Alexander. Stockman’s first race will and began modernizing a crumbling facility be Sunday at Pocono Raceway. Stockman has won two Xfinity championin the 1990s. Until then, the speedway barely ships during his seven years at RCR and he had more than a few coats of paint slapped on it after it was carved out of the farmland and Menard worked together in that series, including a win last year at Road America. by Harold Brasington in 1949. Menard made Sprint Cup’s championship Continuing that rebirth is one of Tharp’s chase last year, but stands 23rd — and out main goals. Building a following among younger fans of the playoffs — with just six races left in the regular season. RCR also made a change is something all NASCAR leaders are focused on. Tharp is no different. That means, in its Xfinity team, with series director Gil Martin serving as interim crew chief for the he says, tapping into what the next generation of fans like to do — ensuring they have No. 2 Rheem/Menards program. Internet access at their seats for texting or WELL WATCHED next-level websites for race information. NBCSN said Sunday’s Sprint Cup race “It’s essential we pay attention to what from Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the fans want,” he said. network’s most watched and highest-rated Maybe that’s why Darlington opened its infield this week for Pokemon Go players to telecast ever. NBCSN said the broadcast averaged 5.2 search for and train virtual creatures inside million viewers, up more than 11 percent the track. Tharp’s easygoing style made him a popu- from a year ago (4.7 million). Kyle Busch took the checkered flag in the lar personality among NASCAR insiders. Brickyard 400 to become the first driver He drew chuckles from media members when he’d “roll into” interviews with driver ever to sweep both Sprint Cup and Xfinity poles and races in the same weekend. The interviews and often banter with race winnetwork said the race was the most watched ners who liked ribbing Tharp. Many hardSprint Cup event on cable since the Nov. core NASCAR fans have seen Tharp on 2014 championship on ESPN, a span of 36 screen, an authoritative face in the backevents. ground of Will Ferrell’s racing spoof, “Tal-

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4:30 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Women’s British Open Second Round from Milton Keynes, England (GOLF). 8 a.m. – Formula One Racing: German Grand Prix Practice from Hockenheim, Germany (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Women’s British Open Second Round from Milton Keynes, England (GOLF). 11 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 Practice from Long Pond, Pa. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 12:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Rogers Cup Men’s Quarterfinal Matches from Toronto (ESPN2). 12:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 150 Practice from Long Pond, Pa. (FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. PGA Golf: PGA Championship Second Round from Springfield, N.J. (TNT). 2 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Seattle at Chicago Cubs (MLB NETWORK). 2 p.m. – IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Practice from Lexington, Ohio (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 4 p.m. – Youth Baseball: NYBC Championship Quarterfinal Game from Yaphank, N.Y. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 4 p.m. – Horse Racing: Curlin Stakes from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (FOX SPORTS 2). 4 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 Pole Qualifying from Long Pond, Pa. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 5 p.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour King’s Cup Second Round from Pattaya, Thailand (GOLF). 5:30 p.m. – Auto Racing: ARCA Series ModSpace 150 from Long Pond, Pa. (FOX SPORTS 1). 5:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series U.S Cellular 250 Practice from Newton, Iowa (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Rogers Cup Men’s Quarterfinal Matches from Toronto (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – Women’s International Basketball: United States vs. Canada from Bridgeport, Conn. (NBA TV). 7 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Practice from Newton, Iowa (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – Youth Softball: Premier Girls Fastpitch U18 National Championship from Irvine, Calif. (ESPNU). 7:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Philadelphia at Atlanta (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WPUB-FM 102.7). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Kansas City at Texas or Pittsburgh or Milwaukee (MLB NETWORK). 9 p.m. – International Basketball: United States vs. Venezuela from Chicago (NBA TV). 9 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Adonis Stevenson vs. Thomas Williams Jr. for the WBC Light Heavyweight Title and Eleiter Alvarez vs. Chad Dawson in a Light Heavyweight Bout from Quebec City (SPIKE). 9:30 p.m. – Track and Field: TrackTown Summer Series from Eugene, Ore. (ESPN). 10 p.m. – CFL Football: British Columbia at Calgary (ESPN2). 10:30 p.m. – Youth Softball: Premier Girls Fastpitch U18 National Championship from Irvine, Calif. (ESPNU). 11 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Washington at San Francisco or Arizona at Los Angeles Dodgers (Joined In Progress) (MLB NETWORK). 12:35 a.m. – PGA Golf: PGA Championship First-Round Highlights from Springfield. N.J. (WLTX 19).

MLB Standings By The Associated Press

AMERICAN League East Division Baltimore Toronto Boston New York Tampa Bay Central Division Cleveland Detroit Chicago Kansas City Minnesota West Division Texas Houston Seattle Oakland Los Angeles

W 58 57 55 52 39

L Pct GB 42 .580 — 45 .559 2 44 .556 2½ 49 .515 6½ 61 .390 19

W 57 54 50 49 37

L Pct GB 42 .576 — 48 .529 4½ 51 .495 8 51 .490 8½ 63 .370 20½

W 58 55 51 47 45

L Pct GB 44 .569 — 46 .545 2½ 49 .510 6 55 .461 11 56 .446 12½

Wednesday’s Games

Washington 4, Cleveland 1 San Diego 8, Toronto 4 Detroit 4, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 Colorado 3, Baltimore 1 Pittsburgh 10, Seattle 1 Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago White Sox 1 Oakland 6, Texas 4 Atlanta 9, Minnesota 7 Houston 4, N.Y. Yankees 1 Kansas City 7, L.A. Angels 5

Thursday’s Games

Baltimore at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. Chi. White Sox at Chi. Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Houston at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Chi. White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Baltimore at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Chi. White Sox at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. Houston at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

National League East Division Washington Miami New York Philadelphia Atlanta Central Division Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati West Division San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado San Diego Arizona

W 59 55 53 46 35

L Pct GB 42 .584 — 46 .545 4 48 .525 6 57 .447 14 66 .347 24

W 60 54 52 44 40

L Pct GB 40 .600 — 47 .535 6½ 48 .520 8 56 .440 16 61 .396 20½

W 59 57 50 44 42

L Pct GB 42 .584 — 45 .559 2½ 52 .490 9½ 58 .431 15½ 60 .412 17½

Wednesday’s Games

Miami 11, Philadelphia 1 Washington 4, Cleveland 1 San Diego 8, Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 Cincinnati 2, San Francisco 1 Colorado 3, Baltimore 1 Pittsburgh 10, Seattle 1 St. Louis 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago White Sox 1 Arizona 8, Milwaukee 1 Atlanta 9, Minnesota 7

Colorado 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Milwaukee 6, Arizona 4 Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis 5, Miami 4 Chi. White Sox at Chi. Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Washington at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Washington at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Cincinnati at San Diego, 10:40 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Washington at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

WNBA standings By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE

New York Atlanta Indiana Chicago Washington Connecticut

W 18 13 12 11 9 8

L Pct GB 8 .692 — 12 .520 4½ 12 .500 5 13 .458 6 15 .375 8 16 .333 9

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Los Angeles Minnesota Phoenix Seattle Dallas San Antonio

W L Pct GB 21 3 .875 — 21 4 .840 ½ 10 14 .417 11 9 15 .375 12 9 16 .360 12½ 5 18 .217 15½

Wednesday’s Games

No games scheduled

Thursday’s Games

No games scheduled

Friday’s Games

No games scheduled

mls standings Major League Soccer By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA New York City FC 9 7 6 33 35 39 New York 9 9 4 31 36 28 Philadelphia 8 7 6 30 35 33 Montreal 7 5 8 29 35 30 7 7 6 27 25 23 Toronto FC New England 6 7 8 26 27 33 Orlando City 4 5 11 23 32 35 D.C. United 5 8 7 22 19 25 Columbus 3 7 10 19 26 32 Chicago 4 10 5 17 17 25 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA 12 6 5 41 35 31 FC Dallas Colorado 10 2 8 38 23 14 Los Angeles 9 3 8 35 34 19 9 10 4 31 27 25 Sporting KC Real Salt Lake 8 6 7 31 30 31 Vancouver 8 8 6 30 33 35 Portland 7 7 8 29 33 33 San Jose 6 6 8 26 22 23 6 12 2 20 20 27 Seattle Houston 4 9 7 19 23 26 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Saturday

Colorado at New York City FC, 3 p.m.

Sunday

Portland at Sporting Kansas City, 2 p.m. Los Angeles at Seattle, 4 p.m. Vancouver at FC Dallas, 6 p.m. Montreal at D.C. United, 6:30 p.m. New York at Chicago, 7 p.m. Real Salt Lake at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Columbus at Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m. New England at Orlando City, 7:30 p.m.

Transactions By The Associated Press

BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Sent RHP Sean O’Sullivan to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned RHP Anthony Ranaudo to Charlotte (IL). Reinstated LHP Chris Sale from suspension. DETROIT TIGERS — Sent LHP Daniel Norris to Erie (EL) for a rehab assignment. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Placed RHP Jacob Barnes on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Tuesday. Recalled RHP Michael Blazek from Colorado Springs (PCL). National League MIAMI MARLINS — Designated 1B Don Kelly for assignment. Reinstated 2B Dee Gordon from the restricted list. American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Released C Tanner Adam. JOPLIN BLASTERS — Signed RHP Chris Treibt. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Released RHP Graham Johnson. Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Sold the contract of RHP Bruce Kern to Brother Elephants (CPBL-China).

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Re-signed F Richard Jefferson to a two-year contract. WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Re-signed G Marcus Thornton.

FOOTBALL National Football League DETROIT LIONS — Released WR Damian Copeland and LB Jerry Franklin. Signed WR Anquan Boldin and LB Dominique Tovell. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed WR Harvey Binford. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed coach Mike Zimmer to a contract extension. NEW YORK JETS — Re-signed QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to a one-year contract. Waived P Tom Hackett. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Announced the retirement of DT Kaleb Ramsey. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Waived CB Joel Ross. Claimed CB Daniel Davie off waivers from Indianapolis. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Placed WRs Reggie Diggs and Josh Doctson, G Shawn Lauvao and LB Perry Riley Jr. on the PUP list and LB Junior Galette on the reserve/non-football injury list.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHLPA — Named Bruce S. Meyer senior director, collective bargaining, policy and legal. ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed D Connor Murphy to a six-year contract. NEW YORK RANGERS — Agreed to terms with F Marek Hrivik. ECHL ECHL — Named Dan Petrino manager of hockey administration.

OLYMPIC SPORTS

USA WRESTLING — Named Afsoon Johnston and Valentin Kalika U.S. Olympic volunteer women’s freestyle coaches.

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hile preparation for the high school football season has changed in recent years with summer workouts and 7-on-7 tournaments, it is still in late July or early August that preparation for the upcoming season “officially” begins. That was Thursday for South Carolina Independent School Association teams and today for South Carolina High School League teams.

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PAR SCORES At Baltusrol GC (Lower Course) Springfield, N.J. Purse: $10 million Yardage: 7,428; Par 70 (34-36) First Round Jimmy Walker 33-32—65 -5 31-35—66 -4 Emiliano Grillo Ross Fisher 32-34—66 -4 33-33—66 -4 Martin Kaymer Harris English 34-33—67 -3 33-34—67 -3 James Hahn Andy Sullivan 31-36—67 -3 34-33—67 -3 Henrik Stenson K.J. Choi 35-33—68 -2 David Lingmerth 34-34—68 -2 Rickie Fowler 35-33—68 -2 33-35—68 -2 Scott Hend Brooks Koepka 34-34—68 -2 Robert Streb 33-35—68 -2 Vaughn Taylor 34-34—68 -2 33-35—68 -2 Jason Day Jhonattan Vegas 34-34—68 -2 John Senden 35-33—68 -2 Russell Henley 34-34—68 -2 Louis Oosthuizen 34-34—68 -2 Bradley Dredge 33-36—69 -1 36-33—69 -1 Jon Curran Hideki Matsuyama 34-35—69 -1 34-35—69 -1 Chris Wood Victor Dubuisson 33-36—69 -1 34-35—69 -1 Justin Thomas Paul Casey 36-33—69 -1 34-35—69 -1 Lee Westwood Jamie Donaldson 33-36—69 -1 34-35—69 -1 Gregory Bourdy Colt Knost 33-36—69 -1 35-34—69 -1 Rich Beem Steve Stricker 33-36—69 -1 Danny Lee 35-34—69 -1 Webb Simpson 34-35—69 -1 33-37—70 E Jason Kokrak Brian Stuard 36-34—70 E Aaron Baddeley 35-35—70 E Branden Grace 34-36—70 E 34-36—70 E Soren Kjeldsen Adam Scott 34-36—70 E 34-36—70 E Bill Haas 35-35—70 E Yuta Ikeda Alexander Noren 35-35—70 E Andrew Johnston 35-35—70 E Thorbjorn Olesen 35-35—70 E 36-34—70 E Jordan Spieth Russell Knox 33-37—70 E K. Aphibarnrat 35-35—70 E Justin Rose 35-35—70 E 37-33—70 E Patrick Reed William McGirt 36-34—70 E 36-34—70 E Kyle Reifers D. Summerhays 36-34—70 E 37-34—71 +1 Patton Kizzire Freddie Jacobson 35-36—71 +1 Jason Bohn 36-35—71 +1 Daniel Berger 35-36—71 +1 34-37—71 +1 Tyrrell Hatton Kevin Kisner 35-36—71 +1 Zach Johnson 36-35—71 +1 Padraig Harrington 35-36—71 +1 33-38—71 +1 Marcus Fraser Kevin Na 33-38—71 +1 Phil Mickelson 32-39—71 +1 38-33—71 +1 Jamie Lovemark 36-35—71 +1 Hideto Tanihara Ryan Palmer 35-36—71 +1 Rob Labritz 34-37—71 +1 Jason Dufner 35-36—71 +1 Francesco Molinari 34-37—71 +1 Brendan Steele 34-37—71 +1 34-37—71 +1 Sergio Garcia Bubba Watson 36-35—71 +1 36-35—71 +1 Marc Leishman Thomas Pieters 37-34—71 +1 Danny Willett 35-36—71 +1 Ryan Moore 34-37—71 +1 32-39—71 +1 Young-han Song Si Woo Kim 34-37—71 +1 Kristoffer Broberg 36-36—72 +2 Rafa Cabrera Bello 37-35—72 +2 34-38—72 +2 Billy Hurley III Rikard Karlberg 37-35—72 +2 Roberto Castro 37-35—72 +2 34-38—72 +2 Omar Uresti 34-38—72 +2 Greg Chalmers George Coetzee 34-38—72 +2 Nicolas Colsaerts 37-35—72 +2 Ryan Helminen 37-35—72 +2 37-35—72 +2 Michael Block Harold Varner III 35-37—72 +2 36-36—72 +2 Johan Kok Kevin Chappell 35-37—72 +2 38-34—72 +2 Scott Piercy Rich Berberian, Jr. 35-37—72 +2 M. Fitzpatrick 36-36—72 +2 Billy Horschel 36-36—72 +2 36-36—72 +2 Luke Donald Y.E. Yang 36-36—72 +2 Shane Lowry 35-37—72 +2 Byeong Hun An 37-35—72 +2 Thongchai Jaidee 36-36—72 +2 Joost Luiten 36-36—72 +2 Ben Polland 36-36—72 +2 Cameron Tringale 35-37—72 +2 Jeunghun Wang 36-37—73 +3 Matt Dobyns 33-40—73 +3 Ernie Els 36-37—73 +3 Brandt Snedeker 36-37—73 +3 Keegan Bradley 37-36—73 +3 Rod Perry 35-38—73 +3 David Muttitt 35-38—73 +3 Smylie Kaufman 34-39—73 +3 Zac Blair 36-37—73 +3 37-36—73 +3 Gary Woodland Anirban Lahiri 36-37—73 +3 Charl Schwartzel 38-35—73 +3 Peter Malnati 36-37—73 +3 Chris Kirk 34-40—74 +4 Brian Gaffney 37-37—74 +4 Darren Clarke 38-36—74 +4 Vijay Singh 36-38—74 +4 John Daly 35-39—74 +4 Matt Jones 36-38—74 +4 Rory McIlroy 35-39—74 +4 David Toms 39-35—74 +4 Matt Kuchar 39-35—74 +4 Jim Furyk 37-37—74 +4 Graeme McDowell 37-37—74 +4 Mitch Lowe 37-37—74 +4 Bryce Molder 37-37—74 +4 Mark Brown 37-38—75 +5 J.B. Holmes 38-37—75 +5 Charley Hoffman 34-41—75 +5 Jonas Blixt 38-37—75 +5 Fabian Gomez 37-38—75 +5 Bernd Wiesberger 40-35—75 +5 Kevin Streelman 35-40—75 +5 W. Worthington II 39-37—76 +6 Joe Summerhays 38-38—76 +6 Rocco Mediate 39-37—76 +6 Tommy Sharp 40-37—77 +7 Josh Speight 38-39—77 +7 Troy Merritt 40-37—77 +7 Shaun Micheel 38-39—77 +7 Tony Finau 39-38—77 +7 Jim Herman 38-39—77 +7 Dustin Johnson 38-39—77 +7 Soomin Lee 39-38—77 +7 K.T. Kim 39-38—77 +7 36-42—78 +8 James Morrison Rick Schuller 38-40—78 +8 Brandon Stone 39-40—79 +9 Brad Ott 41-38—79 +9 43-40—83 +13 Brad Lardon

By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press

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Dustin Johnson lines up a putt during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J.

Bad start for U.S. Open champ Johnson stumbles, finishes with opening-round 77 By BARRY WILNER The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Dustin Johnson looked nothing like a major champion Thursday in the opening round of the PGA. The U.S. Open winner shot 77, including three straight bogey 5s, two double bogeys, and a bogey 6 on the 18th hole that nearly everyone was birdieing. In all, Johnson beat five players, three of them club pros, and pretty much played his way out of contention while paired with British Open champ Henrik Stenson (3under 67) and Masters winner Danny Willett (1 over). Things went poorly from the start for Johnson, who just last week in the Canadian Open tied for second place, and has been on a tear for much of 2016. Aside from his emphatic victory at Oakmont for his first major, Johnson followed with a victory at Firestone and a ninth at the British Open. He also has made a tour-leading 25 consecutive PGA Tour cuts — dating to the Honda Classic in March 2015, which he immediately put behind him by winning at Doral. That Johnson was nowhere to be seen in the brutal heat at Baltusrol. He didn’t wilt so much as fall apart pretty much from the outset. Nothing worked. Not his prodigious driving skills; he was all over the place and hit only seven of 14 fairways. Not his scrambling; he even left a long bunker shot in the sand on No. 11. Not his approach shots; Johnson got on only 55.5 percent of the greens in regulation. And certainly not his putting. He ranked 138th on the greens. His black attire seemed appropriate for such a round. “He had a couple of bad drives,” Stenson said of Johnson. “A couple of bad tee shots

led to some bogeys. And then he missed a fairway bunker shot on 11 and wrapped up with a 6.” Stenson noted it could happen to anyone, even the second-ranked player in the world. “Yeah, it’s major golf,” the first major champion from Sweden added. “It’s a tough course. If you’re not playing your best, it’s going to show up, and I think that’s normal. If you are playing well, you can shoot a score. But if you’re struggling and hit a couple of loose ones, it’s easy to go the other way. “He just didn’t have a good day out there. We all know what he’s capable of doing with a golf ball and on a golf course. I’m sure he’ll bounce back shortly.” Johnson, playing for a third straight week for the third time this season, will need to bounce back in a big way Friday to sniff making the cut. That’s hardly where Johnson could have envisioned he’d stand when he spoke on Wednesday. Asked about his consistency in major championships the last three years — eight Top-10s, one win — he said: “Well, I like the majors, and I feel like they are always played on really tough golf courses, which I feel like I do very well on really hard golf courses where pars are good scores, where you’ve got to drive it in the fairway, you’ve got to hit it on the green. You know, you’ve really got to control your ball. “I feel like it keeps me mentally in it longer. When I’m on really tough golf courses, I feel like I’m more focused because I’m really trying to hit the ball to a certain spot, instead of a lot of times when I struggle sometimes is just staying mentally focused on every shot.” The focus was gone Thursday, and with it likely went Johnson’s chances to win a second major.

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From Page B1 “It’s going to be a great season for me,” Stenson said. “But at the same time, I want to give myself a chance to try to make it the best season.” It wasn’t the best of times for Dustin Johnson or Rory McIlroy. Johnson, the U.S. Open champion with a chance to go to No. 1 in the world, was in the trees, in the water and couldn’t get out of a bunker. He managed only one birdie in a round of 77 that wasn’t enough to beat 15 of the club pros at Baltusrol. He wasn’t alone in his misery. McIlroy took 35 putts and didn’t make a single birdie in his round of 74 that left him so frustrated that he returned to Baltusrol late in the day with only his putter. Walker’s year has been so mediocre that he has finished within five shots of the winner only once this year, at Torrey Pines. He is on the verge of falling out of the top 50 in the world ranking and hasn’t given as much thought to Ryder Cup with qualifying a month away from ending. “I feel like all year it’s just been real stale and stagnant,” Walker said. “It’s just ebbs and flows of golf. Just haven’t been scoring. ... It’s frustrating. I would have loved to have had a better year than I’ve had so far to this point, but I know there’s always time to play well at the end of the year.” Kaymer had the best score in the afternoon, when the blend of poa annua and bent grass on the Baltusrol greens became a little more difficult to navigate. Baltusrol still allowed for good scoring. Twenty players were at 68 or better, a list that included defending champion Jason Day. Day played in the morning group with McIlroy and Phil Mickelson, and he was the only player without much stress. Mickelson,

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Rory McIlroy hits from a sand trap on the 14th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday.

just 11 days after that magnificent duel with Stenson at Royal Troon, was 4 over through 11 holes when he rallied with a trio of birdies late in his round to salvage a 71. “It’s not the start I wanted. It’s not indicative of how I’m playing,” he said. “But I’m back to where tomorrow, if I play the way I’ve been playing, I should be OK.” Jordan Spieth only regretted one hole, the par-4 seventh, when he lost his ball so far to the right he had to chip back into thick rough and wound up three-putting for a double bogey. That was his lone mistake. He rolled in big putts on the 15th for par, 16th for birdie and closed with a two-putt birdie to get back to even-par 70. Grillo had a chance to at least join Walker in the lead when he was at 4 under with the final two holes par 5s. He made par on both. Fisher made birdie on the two closing par 5s for his 66. Kaymer started his afternoon round on the back nine and kept it together with two pars, including a 35-yard bunker shot on No. 8 to within 3 feet. “There’s nothing easy on the golf course today,” Kaymer said. “I just didn’t miss many fairways and therefore, you can create some birdie chances. But at the end of the day you still need to make the putts.”

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Two holes into the final major of the year, Rory McIlroy was starting to lose patience. He missed a 10-foot birdie putt on his opening hole at No. 10 on Thursday. He hit another beautiful approach into the 11th hole at Baltusrol, 10 feet below the hole, and missed that. Even after Phil Mickelson and Jason Day had left the green, McIlroy stayed behind, looking at the cup from a different direction. It was a precursor for more misery with his putting at the PGA Championship. When his opening round ended, McIlroy had 35 putts and no birdies. His 4-over 74 was the first time he failed to break par in the opening round of the PGA Championship. “You give yourself chances the first couple of holes, you don’t convert,” he said. “You want to get off to a good start. I feel like if I had holed one of those first two, it might have been a different story of the day. You get a little momentum and you get it going.” Instead, it kept sliding in the wrong direction. His 8-foot par putt on the 13th never had a chance. His 5-foot birdie putt on the 17th never got to the hole. He believes he is driving the ball as well as ever, which goes a long way at Baltusrol. His irons felt good, except for a few loose ones. “Just when I get on the green, it’s a different story,” he said. McIlroy was nine shots behind after one round, and that doesn’t bode well. In his four victories in the majors, he was never more than one shot behind. The only major he won with any round over par was a 75 in the wind at Kiawah Island four years ago in the PGA Championship. “I haven’t won this tournament from this position before, so I’ll need a low one tomorrow,” McIlroy said. “I think first and foremost, I have to play a good round to get into the weekend tomorrow. That’s the first objective, and then go from there.” This is the second major this year that McIlroy has put himself well behind after the opening round. He never recovered at Oakmont, missing the cut in the U.S. Open. Making it even more pressing is that he is on the verge of going a second straight year without a major. Putting has been a problem all year, dating to February when he decided to switch to a cross-handed grip as he prepared for the Masters. This time, he felt he simply was tricked by poa annua greens that look faster than they really are. “I’m struggling with the pace,” he said. “I think you saw out there, there was a couple of putts from quite a short distance that I left short. That’s the thing that sort of surprised me all week. They look much quicker than they are. They look much quicker than they putt. ... So I just need to be a little bit more aggressive, a little bit more free flowing with my stroke. Because when I did hit a couple by, I was able to hole the ones coming back.” Thursday was no time to practice. The heat was oppressive and drained everyone of energy. McIlroy decided to head back to his house and rest. He returned Thursday evening with coach Michael Bannon and putted for more than an hour. “I can’t remember the last time I went without a birdie,” he said. ‘I’ll stay as patient as I can and as hard as I can and hopefully turn it around.”

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Friday, July 29, 2016

Highly acclaimed LB Greene commits to Gamecocks

niversity of South Carolina football head coach Will Muschamp landed one of his most highly acclaimed commitments on Sunday in linebacker Sherrod Greene (6-feet-1-inch 220 pounds) of Rocky Mount, N.C. Greene, an invitee to The Opening in Oregon earlier this month, Phil Kornblut chose USC Recruiting from his short list that also included Alabama, Virginia Tech and North Carolina State. Greene visited USC on Saturday for its social gathering of top prospects and came away impressed. After giving it 24 hours of thought, he concluded Muschamp’s program was best for him. “It’s the place I felt most comfortable,” Greene said. “Being around all the coaches I felt like they meant every word they said to me. I just enjoy talking to them.” Greene also is aware USC will lose a crew of LBs after the 2016 season, so there’s plenty of opportunity for him to get early playing time. “It was a big deal for me knowing that coming in my freshman year it’s a guaranteed chance that I’m going to play and I’ve got a good chance of even starting,” he said. “That’s a huge deal to me and played a big role in me committing.” Greene contacted Muschamp and LB coach Coleman Hutzler with the news and he obviously made their days. “He (Muschamp) told me how fired up he was and Coach Hutzler felt the same way,” Greene said, adding he is firm in his commitment. Greene had 154 tackles last season, but will miss a few games early this season as he recovers from a broken hand. He becomes USC’s 19th commitment for the ‘17 class. Defensive back Zay Brown of Athens, Ga., publicly committed to USC on Saturday after attending the cookout and pool party with other invited prospects. Brown actually privately committed Muschamp in June after receiving an offer following a camp performance. “I like how they check up on me and just not about football,” Brown said in explaining what won him over to USC. “I also like how the coaches and I connect to each other and talking to players and everything like that.” Brown was impressive in his camp appearance in June and caught the attention of Muschamp and defensive coordinator and secondary coach Travaris Robinson. He had 78 tackles and six interceptions last season and believes he will be a good fit in the USC secondary. “I think I could make a big impact in the defense,” he said. “I have a possibility of playing early and helping the defense out and playing wherever they need me to play at.” Brown gives USC four commitments for its secondary. Brown also had offers from Colorado State, Wake Forest, Charlotte, Georgia State, Western Kentucky, Miami (Ohio), Arkansas State, Middle Tennessee and Austin Peay. DB Hamsah Nasirildeen of Concord, N.C., was at USC on Saturday. He also made visits this summer to Alabama, Florida and Florida State. Those four make up his final four schools. He’s no longer considering Clemson. Nasirildeen will now take some time to review the information on his four schools and will take some official visits this fall before he makes his decision, probably around midseason. USC coaches found themselves in a position to have to re-recruit defensive end commitment Devonte Wyatt of Atlanta all over again. Wyatt committed to USC in early June after attending one of the camps. Since then, Georgia has moved back in on him and he visited there. After that visit

he told DawgNation.com that while still committed to USC, he considered UGA now even with USC. “It’s home,” Wyatt said on Saturday. “It’s Georgia.” Wyatt participated in the various activities USC had planned for the recruits, but he also got the chance to talk more with Muschamp and other coaches. The good news for USC after having Wyatt back on campus is no ground was lost. The bad news is no edge was gained in the battle with UGA. Wyatt said he won’t make his final decision until after his season. He plans to go to UGA for a game early in the season and is not sure yet when he’ll return to USC. USC was already a factor with DE Matthew Butler of Garner, N.C., but USC is even more embedded in his thoughts now. Butler said he enjoyed the day and all the activities and he got the chance to talk with Robinson and defensive line coach Lance Thompson. Butler said they made it clear he is wanted and needed for what they want to build on defense. “They were talking about how I really was a necessity and really a priority because they have some D(efensive)tackles that are rush ends, but they don’t have the combination of both where I can play a 3 technique at end and get up the field, so they are really looking for that.” Butler also visited Tennessee and Alabama last week and he’s waiting on an Alabama offer. He’s also considering Penn State, NCSU and Duke. North Carolina was on his list, but he’s backed away from UNC because of its numbers at his position. “South Carolina, really even before this visit, was up there with me,” Butler said. “I like what they have to offer. Narrowing things down in my head, South Carolina is getting at or near the top.” Butler said he is finished with his visits for the summer, and he is now going to focus on his season. He’s not sure when he’ll decide, saying it could come as early as before his season or as late as Christmas. If he takes his official visits, they will come from the six schools on his list. None have been scheduled at this point. DB Trajan Bandy of Miami is a former Oklahoma commitment, but now has USC on his short list along with Mississippi, Tennessee, PSU and Southern California. “It went well,” Bandy said of his visit. Offensive lineman TJ Moore of Charlotte has USC and Tennessee on his list as he approaches his Monday announcement. He had also considered NCSU and UNC and was hoping for an Alabama offer. “It comes down to good coaches, good family, good community, somewhere I can play early at and make a name for myself, somewhere that can make me elite pretty much,” Moore said. “I also want a life after football.” DE MJ Webb of Madison, Ga., said a death in family forced him to cancel his visit to USC on Saturday. Pendleton High School DE Brad Johnson said of his visit to USC on Saturday: “It went well, had a great time.” He will take official visits this fall before deciding. Quarterback Kaymen Cureton of California did not make it to USC on Saturday. He was going to visit USC while in the state for a family reunion in Beaufort, but his family did not make the trip across the country. Cureton said he’s not heard much from USC lately. He remains committed to San Jose State, but also is looking at Colorado State, San Diego State and Nevada. He still holds interest in USC. DB Steven Montac of Coffeyville Junior College in Kansas visited USC last week along with his friend and former high school teammate in Covington, Ga., wide receiver Justin Marshall. He did not participate in camp, but instead talked with Muschamp and other coaches. When contacted, Montac declined to comment on his status with USC.

“You guys will just have to see Aug. 1 when practice starts,” Montac said, perhaps an indication Montac expects to be with USC though he also said he’s still considering Boise State and Missouri. Montac was a full qualifier out of high school and only spent one season in JC, leaving him three seasons at the next level. Last season, Montac had 17 tackles with one INT and three passes broken up. Marshall said he had a good visit as well and is still considering USC along with Louisville, Auburn, Maryland, West Virginia and Tennessee. He plans to narrow his list in August. Athlete Eric Stokes of Stockbridge, Ga., was offered by UF.He camped at USC earlier in the week, but has not yet been offered by USC. Stokes said he won’t make a decision until National Signing Day in February of ‘17. LB TJ Minniffee of Lebanon, Tenn., worked out for USC last week, but did not receive an official offer. He also likes Louisville and Purdue. Running back Jalen Holston of Stockbridge, Ga., attended USC’s final camp last Friday. He did not stay for the Saturday cookout. WR Chad Terrell (6-3, 205) of Dallas, Ga., has offers from USC, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, NCSU, Mississippi State, Oregon and Louisville. USC, Ole Miss and NCSU are the main ones with which he’s in regular contact, and he’s also still thinking about Mississippi State. Terrell has no favorite and he said USC, NCSU, Oregon, Mississippi State and Ole Miss are all working him with the same effort. Last season, Terrell caught 51 passes for 826 yards and 10 touchdowns. DB Yusuf Corker of Stockbridge, Ga., said he remains very interested in USC and still has it as one of his top schools. He last visited in April and plans to visit again for a game this season. Corker also likes Tennessee, Auburn, UNC and Vandyt. DE Michael Allen of Buford, Ga., recently unveiled a top six that includes USC. However, USC must not hold the same regard for him because it did not invite him to Saturday’s cookout for top targets. The 6-6, 240-pound Allen received an offer from USC and visited USC for the spring game in April. Allen has been heavily recruited and has upward of 30 offers from several Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference schools. His top six schools are USC, Tennessee, UGA, Southern Cal, Wake Forest and Alabama. USC has moved to the point for DE Chris Whittaker (6-3, 256) of Hollywood, Fla. “Yes, that’s my top choice right now,” Whittaker said. “As of right now, yes.” Those are interesting words from Whittaker, considering much of the conjecture about his future has focused on Notre Dame. Whittaker visited USC in June. Whittaker said the others on his short list are ND, Kentucky, Central Florida and South Florida. Some of his other offers are UGA, GT, Colorado, Purdue and Tennessee. DE Tyree Johnson of Washington released a top 12 of USC, Maryland, Miami, UNC, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Mizzou, Ole Miss, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, Iowa and Rutgers.

CLEMSON Last Friday, Clemson held its annual All-In Cookout. Head coach Dabo Swinney invited a small, but highly regarded, group of uncommitted prospects to join current players and current commitments for an evening of food and fun with a little recruiting thrown in for good measure. DB AJ Terrell of Atlanta has a short list of Clemson, Auburn, UF and Alabama. He’s no longer considering USC. Terrell said the cookout, which was held off campus at a spot near one of the lakes, was very relaxing and provided some very good 1-on-1 time with the coaches. Terrell said he’s not rushing his decision and has no deadline for making one. He does not have a favorite at this point, but said Clemson is

“real high” on his list. He’s not sure if he’ll take official visits this fall. DE Jordan Williams of Virginia Beach, Va., has a top four of Clemson, Tennessee, Virginia and VT and an announcement date of Aug. 6. He wrapped up his visits to his finalists, arriving at Clemson last Friday for the cookout and staying through Saturday night. Williams went into the visit, he said, basically with his mind made up. None of the four know who holds that spot in Williams’ mind and heart, so Clemson’s coaches had to work him as if trailing late in the fourth quarter. “It was great, great to be around all the guys and be able to see all the coaches,” Williams said. “It was more academic, and we looked at all the campus this time and looked in the dorms. That was great for me because with me committing soon, I could try and compare all the schools to Clemson and to each other. It was definitely good for me to be able to get here to see that and be able to listen to all the academic stuff they had to tell me.” The Clemson coaches also had some football things to talk with him about as well. “They are definitely expressing a need for my position and telling me how they feel like I’m the typical Clemson player,” Williams said. “We were really just catching up talking with Coach Swinney, (assistant) Coach (Marion) Hobby, Coach V (DC Brent Venables) and all those guys.” As for a grade on this Clemson visit, Williams said, “It was definitely a 10. Ten on all cylinders.” He agreed the visit was helpful for the Tigers. LB Justin Foster of Shelby, N.C., also attended the cookout and has Clemson on his short list with UK, Tennessee, UGA and ND. He will narrow his list to a top three once the season starts, but does not have a set commitment decision date yet. As for his future visits, Foster knows he will be visiting Tennessee soon and plans to visit several football games at his top schools during the season. On Sunday, ‘18 QB Trevor Lawrence of Cartersville, Ga., made his final visit with Clemson before making his decision. He’s choosing between the Tigers and UGA. DB Amari Carter of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., who included Clemson in his top eight, thinks he will have a decision by September or October. His other top schools are Ole Miss, Louisville, ND, Auburn, Pitt, Michigan and LSU.

head over heels for Clemson. If you had asked me, I would say I was close to committing a couple of times, but they took a couple of 2017 QBs and I still have the offer as an athlete. I guess they see different in me and I can understand that. They are still a great program. Who knows? They might offer me as a quarterback as the season progresses if I have a great season.” WR OrTre Smith of Wando High in Mt. Pleasant and DB Jamyest Williams of Loganville, Ga., attended both events at Clemson and at USC over the weekend as did ‘18 RB Master Teague III of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Smith will announce on Sept. 11 and also has UF, UGA and UNC on his list. He visited UGA again the previous weekend and might visit UNC again this week. Smith enjoyed both visits equally and had 1-on-1 conversations with both head coaches, each making it clear how much he is wanted. Williams also has Ohio State, UGA and Tennessee on his short list and will wait until after his season on a decision. “I like the atmosphere and the family atmosphere at Clemson,” he said. “At South Carolina, I like my relationship with Coach T-Rob and the campus environment. It’s a good environment.”

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Dakereon Joyner, an ’18 QB from Fort Dorchester High in North Charleston, rated his visit to USC on Saturday, on a scale of 1-10, an “11. “Every time I come up here I enjoy myself,” Joyner said. “It’s a great vibe around here. Spurs up.” Besides all of that, Joyner had some recruiting talk time with Muschamp and others and they let him know again what they think of him. “Their message was, ‘We want you to be the face of the program and the quarterback at South Carolina,’ ” Joyner said. “Every coach says we want you to be the face of our program and probably tell every recruit that, but I get a different vibe from South Carolina. It’s kind of different to me. I feel like I can come in and compete as a freshman.” Joyner visited NCSU last week, and he is now finished with summer visits. He has narrowed his list to five, but is not ready to reveal them. “Those five schools I feel like I have the strongest communication with the coaches,” he said. “My five schools I’ve narrowed it down to, communication played a big part in it.” Joyner laughed when asked if USC was in his top five, saying he just can’t confirm anything at this point. As for Clemson, Joyner is maintaining his interest for now, even though the Tigers won’t recruit him strictly as a QB. They see him as an ATH, and Joyner has said he only wants to play QB in college. “I don’t know, I really don’t know,” Joyner said. “I was

Clemson’s basketball team gained a new member to its ‘17 class as power forward Malik William of Orlando, Fla., announced his commitment on Wednesday. Along with Clemson, the 6-7, 200-pound Williams had offers from Connecticut, Northern Arizona, USF, Duquesne and WVU. He also had interest from UF, FSU and Miami. The Tigers lose star forward Jaron Blossomgame after this season, so William sees a spot for himself in the lineup right away. “I was looking and seeing that this was his last year, and it was my thought I could come in and play as a freshman,” William said. “So I made the decision that way. They are getting an outstanding player who can control the game. “I feel like I play offense as well as I play defense. I can block shots and rebound, but I also can step out and hit the 3-pointer. I like to bring the ball up the court, and I like to move and get the ball in my hands.” William joins shooting guard A.J. Oliver of Daniel High in Central as the second member of the Tigers’ ‘17 class. Ran Tut, a 6-9 center and ’16 recruit from Australia and Monroe JC in New York committed to USC on Wednesday after receiving an offer from head coach Frank Martin. Tutt becomes the seventh member of the class and picks up the spot on the roster created by the departure of guard Marcus Stroman, who is transferring.

OTHERS DL Ben Hutch of Nashville, Tenn., camped at USC last week, but did not receive an offer. Hutch has offers from Louisville, PSU, Tennessee, Mizzou, A&M, Memphis and UK. He said his two favorites are currently Louisville and A&M, but his recruitment is still open because he really likes Nebraska and PSU too. RB Davijuan Dean of T.L. Hanna High in Anderson, participated in Muschamp’s 1-day camp last week in hopes of landing an offer from USC. Of the offers Dean’s received so far, Appalachian State, Colorado State and Georgia Southern are his favorites. WR Zion Keith of Wilson High in Florence was offered by WF, his first offer. His teammate, ’18 DE Xavier Thomas, picked up an offer from Miami. Bryce Thompson, an ’18 ATH from Ben Lippen School in Columbia, committed to VT on Sunday. His teammate, ’18 QB Patrick McClure, was also offered by VT. ATH Stephen Davis Jr. of Dutch Fork High in Irmo, announced he will enroll at Auburn this fall. He also considered USC.

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of training camp with their focus on bucking that 23-year NFL trend. It would seem they have the personnel to do it. Back is league MVP Cam Newton. So is Kelvin Benjamin, the team’s No. 1 receiver who missed Carolina’s franchise-record 17-win season with a torn ACL. The Panthers defense, which led the NFL in takeaways last season, is mostly intact with the exception of All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman. The entire coaching staff is returning, too. “The talk all offseason has been, ‘Hey, how do we get back?,”’ Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula said. “It’s been 20-something years and believe me, we’ve heard

all of that forever now. But if there has ever been a group of guys who can do it, it’s this group. Just because of what they’re made of physically and intellectually and the character that we have inside.” Marv Levy, who coached the Bills to four straight Super Bowls in the 1990s, said having players with high character was essential to overcoming adversity. “Ability without character is nothing,” Levy said. The day after Buffalo’s crushing loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl 25 (when kicker Scott Norwood’s potential game-winning field goal sailed wide right), Levy posted a poem his mother once read to him on a message board outside of the team’s meeting room in Orchard Park, New York. The poem, written by an unknown author, read:

OBITUARIES HARRY MONTGOMERY JR. THOMASVILLE, North Carolina — Harry Montgomery Jr., 62, husband of Willie Mae Stukes Montgomery, died on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Laural Hill AME MONTGOMERY Church, Davis Station, with the Rev. Marie Harvin, pastor, and the Rev. Brenda Junious, eulogist. Burial will follow at the Church of God By Faith Cemetery. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

MAMIE G. GREEN MANNING — Mamie "Pop" Glover Green, age 72, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 25, 2016, at McLeod Health-Clarendon, Manning. She was born on May 5, 1944, in Clarendon County, to the late Evelyn Glover Parker. She GREEN was the stepdaughter of the late Willie Parker. She was raised by her grandparents, the late David and Hester Black Glover. She was the wife of Sammie Lee "Dickie" Green. She leaves to mourn her passing: her husband, Sammie Lee "Dickie" Green; one son, Kinsey Green; four daughters, Theresa (Stanley) Peterson, Caroline (the Rev. Bobby) McDonald, Audrey Green and Lawreen (Gregory) Holliday; two grandchildren who were raised in the home, Octavia Green and Terence Green; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, Summerton, with the Rev. Dr. William T. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Final resting place will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today in the chapel of Dyson’s Home for Funerals. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.dysonshomeforfunerals.com The family will receive friends at the home, 1193 K.W. Hodge Road, Manning. Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton, (803) 485-4280.

DARLENE EARP ROSWELL, Georgia — Darlene Johnson Earp, age 72, of John’s Creek, Georgia, died peacefully on June 25, 2016, at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, Georgia. She was born on Feb. 1, 1944, in Jamestown, New York. She was a daughter of LuEARP cille and the late Merle Johnson. She is survived by her sons, Brett (Karen) of Roswell and Gregory (Paula) of Manchester, Tennessee; and four grandchildren, Kenley, Cathe-

rine, Benson and Riley Earp. Darlene graduated from Bemus Point High School in Bemus Point, New York. After graduation, she worked for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York. Darlene traveled extensively in Europe. While in Italy, she met her future husband, Smithie Earp, to whom she was married for 20 years. Darlene was a resident of Sumter for nearly 40 years and worked at both St. Jude High School and Tuomey Hospital for extended periods of time, where she made many lasting friendships. She was also an active member of St. James Lutheran Church while she lived in Sumter. After her retirement from Tuomey Hospital, she enjoyed spending winters at Myrtle Beach as well as spending time with her friends, children and grandchildren. Darlene was a loyal and compassionate friend who could always find time to lift the spirits of those around her. Darlene kept her family at the center of her life. While in Sumter, she enjoyed swimming at the YMCA and attending church events, reading, fishing, listening to old records, enjoying meals with friends in a variety of restaurants, playing piano and taking rides in her car. She will be remembered with love by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at Northside Chapel in Roswell. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the The Gideons International. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory of Roswell handled the arrangements.

JOSEPH V. BROWN Joseph Vernon Brown, 80, widower of Carolyn Janet Brown, died on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Eugene D. and Mary Ella Brown Insko. Mr. Brown attended First Baptist Church of Sumter. He served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Caterpillar Inc. after more than 40 years of service. He was a member of the Lions Club and American Legion Post 15. Survivors include four children, Susan Bostanche (Dave) of Yorkville, Illinois, Edward A. Brown (Thi) of Alexandria, Virginia, John E. Brown of Plainfield, Illinois, and Ronald J. Brown (Dorothy) of St Louis, Missouri; one granddaughter, Cassie Jolley (Chaz) of Naperville, Illinois; and his beloved dog, Ma-Li. He is also survived by his special friends, Ed and Gloria Frenz, Phil and Sharon Ehlen, Brian Husky and Trey Howell, all of Sumter. Funeral service was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Charles Clanton officiated. A private burial was held in the Plainfield Cemetery in Plainfield. The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home, 515 Miller

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ies of the poem, and it became a source of inspiration and pride for the Bills over the next three seasons. Nearly 25 years later, Levy can’t explain why it has been so tough for Super Bowl losing teams to get back to the big game. He said free agency might be one issue. “There is no hard and fast formula,” Levy said. “But I think one of the big factors is The Associated Press you have to have players with Carolina head coach Ron Rivera, tremendous character — and center, takes questions from repart of that is resiliency. You porters after the team opened have to have guys who aren’t training camp on Wednesday at going to give up. We were Wofford College in Spartanburg. blessed to have that.” Rather than ignore history, “Fight on, my men,” Sir An- Rivera has chosen to confront drew said. it. “A little I’m hurt but not yet He’s even sought out the adslain. vice of others around the I’ll just lie down and bleed a league, including former NFL while, coach John Madden. Rivera And then I’ll rise and fight has stressed the importance of again.” paying attention to details Levy’s players asked for cop- with his players and taking

Road, Sumter. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church-Sumter, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150 or the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

RALPH E. COTTINGHAM Ralph Elton Cottingham, 88, husband of Dora Kelly Cottingham, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at his home. Born on Feb. 9, 1928, in Williamsburg County, he was a son of the late Mitchell C. Cottingham and Mary Lee Cole Cottingham Boyd. He was an active member of Midway Baptist Church. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years of service and he was a Korean War veteran. He also retired from Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co. He was a Shriner, a Mason, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Woodmen of the World, VFW and DAV. Survivors include his wife of Sumter; two daughters, Kayla Cottingham Peak of Sumter and Shelli Kelly of Hartsville; a son, John Cottingham of Sumter; three grandsons, Zachery Stogner, Kaleb Stogner and Draven Peak; a brother, Mitchell Cottingham (Virginia Lee) of Manning; two half-sisters, Margaret Smith (Fritz) of Kingstree and Marilyn Sommers (Tom) of Columbia; beloved favorite niece, Fran Cottingham McCrea (Darren); and two great-nephews, Joshua Darren McCrea and Justin Lewis McCrea. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Gordon and Dottie McCants; four brothers, J.D. Cottingham, Wallace Cottingham, Walter Cottingham and Sam Cottingham; and a son-in-law, Jonathan Peak. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Raymond Tobias officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Midway Baptist Church, 4434 Wrangler Trail, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

MAXIE L. COLEMAN BISHOPVILLE — Maxie Lewis Coleman, age 90, passed away on July 27, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Norton Funeral Home will announce plans.

JAMES E. THOMPSON James "Jimmy" Ervin Thompson, 73, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at McElveen Manor. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late John Whiteford Thompson Sr. and Sara Newman Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a member of Ashwood Baptist Church and was the founder of Royal Industries Inc. and also Action Blasting Inc. of Sumter. He

was a U.S. Army veteran, where he boxed and became an avid cook. Surviving are three sons, Lewis Thompson (Tammy) and Greg Thompson (Danielle), all of Sumter, and T. Sloan Thompson (Christina) of Bluffton; one daughter, Tonya Thompson Phillips (Hank) of Spruce Pine, North Carolina; one brother, John Whiteford Thompson Jr. (Linda) of Sumter; two sisters, Jennie Medlock of Clinton (Gene) and Mary Dozier Turner (Linwood) of Mayesville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a special friend, Vicky Carrigan of Sumter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Chaplain Lawrence Carrigan officiating. Pallbearers will be Ryan Hulme, Hal Turner, Harold Turner, Daniel Thompson, John Mark Mobley and Lance Lasseigne. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Private burial will be held in Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to United Ministries of Sumter, P.O. Box 1017, Sumter, SC 29151. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

CYNTHIA C. BOYKIN Funeral service for Cynthia Colclough Boykin will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Olden Chapel UME Church with Presiding Elder James O. Robinson and Superintendent Henry Colclough. Burial will follow in Beulah UME Church cemetery. She can be viewed from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. today with Eastern Star rites at 7 p.m. Born on July 9, 1952, she was a daughter of Lucille Colclough Johnson and the late Cleve Mack. She departed this life on Monday, July 25, 2016, at her home. She was a member of Olden Chapel UME Church and served with the willing workers, pulpit aide, as a missionary, on the stewardess board and as a general board member of the UME Church. She was a member of several gospel groups. Survivors: her children, Reginald Boykin, Nevin (Antoinette) Boykin and Jarae Boykin; mother, Lucille Clough Johnson; one brother, Alonzo Colclough; a special daughter, Thelma Scarborough; four uncles; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1034 Jessamine Trail, Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home

nothing for granted. They seem to be listening. “We aren’t going to win the Super Bowl today, but we are going to need to do all of the right things that lead up to your first preseason game, your first regular season game and so on,” Panthers tight end Greg Olsen said. Olsen joined the Bears as a rookie in 2007, just months after their Super Bowl loss to Indianapolis. Like many previous Super Bowl losers, the Bears failed to make the playoffs the following season. “I think everyone — not just the players (but) the team, the community and the fans — just assume that ‘Hey, you got the same guys back why would it be any different?”’ Olsen said. “But in the NFL, every game is different, every season is different. There are so many moving parts that go into whether you have success or not.”

of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

HARSEN RICHARDSON Memorial services for Harsen Richardson, husband of Roxann Richardson, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Antioch UME Church, Pinewood, with Pastor Barry Gadsden and Pastor Corinthea Stack. Born on Jan. 10, 1958, he was a son of the late Ransom Richardson Sr. and Josephine James Richardson. He entered into his eternal rest on July 25, 2016, at McLeod Health-Clarendon. He was a member of Antioch AME Church. Survivors: wife, Roxann Glover Richardson; sons, David Richardson and Dashon Richardson; daughter, Andria Richardson; brothers, Earl (Josephine) Ransom Jr. and Leroy (Etrula) Richardson; sisters, Lillie (Robert) Jordon and Jerleen (Larry) Stubbs; three grandchildren, Nazaiah, Izaiah and Cailyn; a host of other relatives and friends. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 9149 Governor Richardson Road, Pinewood. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

JAKAYLA M. ROBINSON Graveside services for baby girl Jakayla Miracle Robinson will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Calvary-Zion Cemetery, Pinewood. She was born on July 16, 2016, to Fredrick Robinson and Jessica Ann Thompson, and taken away from us on July 25, 2016. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

VIRGINIA W. LENEAU Virginia Wilson Leneau, 79, widow of Simon Leneau, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the University Hospital of Georgia. She was a daughter of the late Ollie and Sarah Perry Wilson. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 315 Brand St. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

JAMES W. CLINE James Wesley Cline, age 48, beloved husband of Teresa Tidwell Cline, died on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at his residence. A memorial will be held at noon on Saturday at Lakewood Baptist Church with the Rev. Sammy Thompson and Pastor Kenny Griffin officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service, from 11 a.m. to noon, on Saturday at the church. Donations may be made to the family. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

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Mobile home for rent 2BR, 2BA, New Appliances, C/H/A Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park, $525 mo.+deposit. Contact David 803-468-3724

Attention! Dealers of antiques, collectibles, good used furniture, home decor and more (no clothing). We are having our first (indoor/outdoor) flea market at the Farmers Market building located at West Liberty St. and South Artillery Dr. (fairgrounds). This event will be held on August 13, 2016 from 7am-4pm. Reserve your space now. Come by The Legion's Fair building or call for information at 803-983-5997 or 803-464-7643 and speak to Buddy or Ed. Refreshments will be available for sale during the event. CALL NOW!! Jenni's Exchange 340 Pinewood Rd. Sidewalk Sale Back to school items 25% off Fri & Sat 10-5 Moving Sale! Couch & recliner, 3 piece bedroom set queen w/ mattresses. Summerton 386-793-2507 Swan Lake Presb. Church 912 Haynsworth St. Saturday, 7 am 2 pm. Bake/Yard sale. New & gently used treasures. 325 Kendal Ave. Sat. 7 am - 1 pm. New items! Household & lots misc. items. Rain or shine. Moving Sale Everything must go! Fri. 7-12 & Sat. 7-1 at 1815 W. Avenue South, Pinewood. Shiron4@aol.com Yard Sale 125 Burkett Dr Sat. 7-12. Furniture, household items, toys, girls clothes, patio furniture and much more. Early birds will not be entertained. Multi-Family Sale in Lakewood sub. Sat. 7-11, 2961 Waverly Dr. Name brand shoes & clothing, furniture, pop up camper & much more.

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Help Wanted Part-Time Immediate opening for a part time dock worker/truck driver. Does not require CDL but prefer someone with exp. driving 27' box trucks or larger. ALL work hours are late night. Must be dependable, drug free and willing to work. Apply in person at The Sumter Item, 20 N. Magnolia St, Sumter. NO PHONE CALLS. Church Secretary, Resume must be emailed to: MUMC@ftc-i.net Hiring Experienced Cake Decorators, Preferably with Retail Experience, Apply at Pinewood Rd Piggly Wiggly, 343 Pinewood Rd. Sumter.

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5 Family Estate/Yard Sale, 102 Westwood Drive, Thursday 10-2, shop while we unpack. Friday and Saturday 8-2. NO EARLY SALES. Too much to list it all here. Many vintage items, cooking, linens, cookie cutters, Hot Wheel Car collectibles, Barbie collectibles, tools, glassware, punch bowls, new vacuum cleaner, some furniture, craft items, quilting, sewing, hunting items, books/cookbooks, office supplies, Wendell August plates, vases, collectible flower arranging frogs, Christmas tree, curtains, chenille spreads, matelassé coverlet, lamps, four-drawer filling cabinets, shelving, record albums (Elvis), rolltop student desk (antique), and more. Thousands of items! 3500 Horizon Dr. Sat. 7-12 Furniture, clothing, scrubs, household items, toys, books, & bounce house.

For Sale or Trade Pineapple table (4- 6), Kenmore Refrigerator /Freezer, dishwasher, Sofa, loveseat chaise, Ent. Center, Best reas. offer Call 803-773-3938 2 plots at Sumter Cemetery, section 3011, spaces 15 & 16. Asking $4000. Call 803-481-8779

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EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Positions Available roofer/roofer helper, plumber/plumber helper, carpenter/carpenter helper & part-time auto mechanic. Apply in person at Roofco 1345 N Pike E , Sumter Truck / Trailer Service Technician needed. Immediate opening for a general service technician to perform general maintenance and PM services. Experience with general repair, brakes, lights and some hydraulic preferred. Benefit package included medical, dental, life, prescription and 401K plan available. Company supplied uniforms and accrued PTO time. Applicants can apply in person at Freehold Cartage, 132 Myrtle Beach Hwy., Sumter, SC 29153 or call 803-773-2611 ext 25. Resumes can be e-mailed to tkigbaum @freeholdcatage.com Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

2BR 2BA in Tudor Place. Nice screened in porch & garage. $800 /mo + dep. Call 775-1580 House for rent 3BR 2BA Brick home Call 773-7789 2244 Dartmouth Dr. 2BR/2BA for rent available Aug. 7th $850/mo + sec. Call 803-934-0434 before 5, After 5 803-600-1284

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Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, PLAINTIFF, vs. Dan Smith; any other Heirs or Devisees of Shirley Smith, deceased; including any Personal Representatives, Successors, Assigns, Spouses, Creditors, and all others claiming any right, title or interest in the real estate known as 2230 Rush St., Lynchburg, SC 29080; any adults or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any minors or persons under legal disability, being a class designated as Richard Roe; Midland Funding NCC-2 Corp, Assignee of Wells Fargo Bank; Springleaf Financial Services of South Carolina, Inc.; and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, DEFENDANT(S). TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or to otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscribers at their office, P.O. Box 71727, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29415, 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, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO THE 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:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action, together with the Summons, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on July 1, 2016 at 3:08 P.M. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Supreme Court of South Carolina Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may be eligible for foreclosure intervention programs for the purpose of resolving the above-referenced foreclosure action. If you wish to be considered for a foreclosure intervention program, you must contact Finkel Law Firm LLC, 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 450 (29405), P.O. Box 71727 (29415), North Charleston, SC 29405, or call (843) 577-5460 within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice. Finkel Law Firm LLC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you and is not authorized to provide you any legal advice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PROCESS, THE FORECLOSURE MAY PROCEED. NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT (15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq.): This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information you provide will be used for that purpose. However, if you have previously received a discharge from bankruptcy, this message is not and should be construed as an attempt to collect a debt, but only as a requirement pursuant to the administrative order.

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading and filing of the Petition of the Plaintiff for the appointment of Kelley Woody, attorney in Columbia, South Carolina, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi for all unknown minors, and for all persons who may be under a legal disability, it is ORDERED that Kelley Woody, Attorney at Law, be and she is hereby appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi on behalf of unknown minors or persons under a legal disability, all of whom may have an interest in or claim to have some interest in the real property known as 2230 Rush Street, Lynchburg, SC 29080; that she is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendants, unless the said Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem for the said Defendants; AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall forthwith be served upon the said Defendants by publication thereof in the The Item, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action. James C. Campbell Clerk of Court for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina July 25, 2016 FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Thomas A. Shook P.O. Box 71727 North Charleston, SC 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorney for Plaintiff

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2016-CP-43-01109 DEFICIENCY WAIVED STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Embrace Home Loans, Inc., PLAINTIFF, vs. Kay J Stone; DEFENDANT(S) TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm; P.O. Box 8237; Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. 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 the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina, on June 10, 2016.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter "Order"), 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, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call 803-726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, represents the Plaintiff in this action and 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 of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE P U R P O S E O F T H I S COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY

Summons & Notice PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00432 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Pennymac Loan Services, LLC vs. Christopher N. Payne; Erika Payne, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 1, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 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. 116 OF MCLAUGHLIN ESTATES, SECTION NO. 3 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 96, PAGE 942. THIS SAID LOT HAS SUCH METES, BOUNDARIES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. THIS IS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ERIKA PAYNE AND CHRISTOPHER N. PAYNE BY DEED OF JEREMY S. WITMER, DATED JANUARY 7, 2009, AND RECORDED JANUARY 16, 2009, IN DEED BOOK 1117 AT PAGE 001652, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3339 Annie Street, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 190-15-01-025 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.75% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-24027

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-00591 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Ryan T. Dickson, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 1, 2016, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

Notice of Sale

in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

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 #10-CP-43-2588.

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

amended. This property is known as 1280 Felder Street, Sumter, SC. Derivation: Book 1068 at Page 1230

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs. Joanna K. Murillo; Luis E. Murillo; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-02874, The following property will be sold on August 1, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, South Carolina, and being identified as Lot No. 6, Block E, "Bon Air Terrace" Subdivision, and being more fully shown and delineated on that certain plat of D. D. Edmunds, R.L.S., dated October 25, 1995, and recorded in the Sumter County R.O.D. Office at Plat Book 95, page 1115. Reference is directed to said plat for a more complete description of metes, courses, distances, boundaries and lengths. Derivation: Book 1134 at Page 1272

106 Thomas Dr., Sumter, SC 29150 204-05-01-010 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, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-02874.

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01477 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Melissa Ann Epps, as Personal Representative, individually, and as Legal Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Emma Jane Epps, Deceased; and Annie Mae Epps-Isaac, individually, and as Legal Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Emma Jane Epps, Deceased, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in Shiloh Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, containing 1.0 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown and delineated as that 1.0 acre tract on that certain plat of Ben J. Makela, R.L.S., dated October 8, 2001, and recorded in the Sumter County R.O.D. Office at Plat Book 2001 at Page 680; reference is directed to said plat for a more complete description of metes, boundaries, courses, distances and lengths. This being the same property conveyed to Annie Mae Epps-Isaac by Deed of Andrew V. McElveen dated September 5, 2001 and recorded September 6, 2001 in Book 815 at Page 897 in the ROD Office for Sumter County. Thereafter, Annie Mae Epps-Isaac conveyed the subject property to Annie Mae Epps-Isaac and Emma Epps, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, and not as tenants in common, by Deed dated November 27, 2001 and recorded December 3, 2001 in Book 824 at Page 1309 in the ROD Office for Sumter County. Subsequently, Emma Jane Epps, died on April 7, 1919, leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely, Annie Mae Epps-Isaac and Melissa Ann Epps, as is more fully preserved in the Probate records for Sumter County, as Case No. 2014-ES-43-00589.

TMS No. 350-00-03-023 and Mobile Home 400-00-29-416 Property address: 6650 Epps Drive, Lynchburg, SC 29080

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

2002 SWEETWATER SHGA7231AB Manufactured Home, Serial No. SHGA7231AB, with any fixtures.

John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016487-00208 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/ Foreclosure Sales)

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

NOTICE OF SALE

This being the same property conveyed to Ryan T. Dickson by deed of Timothy A. Richards dated May 10, 2007 and recorded on May 10, 2007 in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Book 1077 at Page 623.

Derivation: Book 976 at Page 1596

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid,

John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 021350-00003 FM Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources /Foreclosure Sales)

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.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Richard W. Geddings; Sharon L. Geddings; , C/A No. 10-CP-43-2588, The following property will be sold on August 1, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder

TMS # 227-08-01-060

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

The Court in its Decree has further made its finding that this mortgage was intended to and specifically secures and collateralizes that certain Mobile Home permanently affixed to the above described real estate in the mortgage being foreclosed and is further provided under the laws of the State of South Carolina, the same being more particularly described as follows:

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, designated as Lot No. 323 of Millwood Gardens Subdivision, 4th Addition as shown on a plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS dated August 29, 1994 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 94, at Page 1253. Subject property is bounded and measures as follows: on the Northwest by Lot No. 324 and measuring thereon 159.95 feet; on the Northeast by lands of Robert E. Graham, Trustee, and measuring thereon 79.95 feet; on the Southeast by Lot No. 322 and measuring thereon 159.99 feet; and on the Southwest by Briarwood Drive and measuring thereon 79.96 feet; be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This is the same property known as 43 Briarwood Dr., Sumter, SC.

Property Address: 43 Briarwood Dr., Sumter, SC 29150

All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate in Fulton Township, Sumter County, South Carolina designated as 4320 Kangaroo Lane (5.12 acres) on that certain plat prepared by Lindler Surveying, Inc. dated March 22, 2005 and recorded with the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County in Plat Book 2005 at Page 209. 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.

4320 Kangaroo Lane, Pinewood, SC 29125 169-00-02-027 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

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.250% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title

The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-02199 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-2 against Raymond B. Rickett and Linda D. Rickett a/k/a Linda Denise Rickett, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 1, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #21 on that certain plat prepared by Carl J. Croft, RLS, dated December 26, 1984, and recorded in the RMC Office for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-48 at Page 1145, and being re-surveyed on January 27, 1996 by D.D. Edmunds, RLS, which plat is found in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 85. That according the said most recent survey the within parcel is bounded and measures as follows: On the Northeast by land of H.H & B, Inc. and Randolph E. Galloway on which it measures in the aggregate 229.76 feet; on the Southeast by lands of Jordan V. Johnson and Barbara W. Johnson whereon it measures 35.71 feet; on the Southwest by lands of Mary K. Deemer and measuring on that boundary 230.58 feet; on the Northwest by right of way of Corbett Street (S43-121), said plat and measuring thereon 40.66 feet; being all of said measurements a little more or a little less and according to said most recent plat. Being the same property conveyed to Linda Denise Rickett by deed from MGIC Real Estate Servicing Corporation, dated December 26, 1995 and recorded January 31, 1996, in Book 639, at Page 1077, in the RMC Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. TMS No. 229-14-04-034 Property Address: 21 Corbett Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity , at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.9900%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. Since a deficiency judgment is being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the date of sale, pursuant to S.C. Code ANN. Section 15-39-720, (1976). The deficiency judgment may be waived by the Plaintiff upon written request prior to sale. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

1280 Felder St, Sumter, SC 29153 247-12-01-007 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #16-CP-43-00299. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-02255 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00569 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: MidFirst Bank vs. Aisha Lewis; Helen J. Geddings; Republic Finance, LLC d/b/a Republic Finance; 1st Franklin Financial Corporation d/b/a 1st Franklin Financial; SC Housing Corp., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 1, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 7, BLOCK D AS SHOWN THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF JOSEPH PALMER, C, E. DATED JULY 9, 1941 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK S-5 AT PAGE 109 AND HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LOT NO. 8, A DISTANCE OF 70.03 FEET; ON THE EAST BY LOT NO. 9, A DISTANCE OF 127.6 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY WILSON STREET, A DISTANCE OF 70 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY LOT NO. 5, A DISTANCE OF 125.6 FEET. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO AISHA LEWIS BY DEED OF HELEN J. GEDDINGS DATED JULY 8, 2008 AND RECORDED JULY 10, 2008 IN BOOK 1109 AT PAGE 569 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 29 Wilson Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 248-09-04-072 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

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NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Amanda L. Lovell; Brandon M. Lovell; , C/A No. 16-CP-43-00299, The following property will be sold on August 1, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder ALL THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land with 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. 10-F, as shown on that certain Plat of Michael C. Turbeville, R. L. S., dated September 28, 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 98 at Page 1117, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in §30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as

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property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

Page 44, according to which plat said lot is bounded and measures as follows: On the North by property of Keenan and Cooper, Trustees, whereon it measures 100 feet; on the East by Lot # 17, whereon it measures 165 feet; on the South by Meadow Drive, whereon it fronts and measures 100 feet; and on the West by Lot # 19, whereon it measures 165 feet. Be all of said measurements according to said plat a little more or less. This is the property known as 5469 Meadow Drive.

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

OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2640 EDMUNDS DRIVE SUMTER, SC. REPRESENTED BY SUMTER COUNTY PARCEL NO. 207-09-06-020 BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WILLIAM C. CREWS, IV BY WARRANTY DEED FROM JERRY D. PINZON, DATED 8/27/2009 AND RECORDED 9/21/2009 IN BK/PG 1129/2145.

same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.2500%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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 16-03872

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of First-Citizens Bank and Trust Company s/b/m First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc. vs. William Stanley Welch a/k/a Stanley Welch a/k/a William S. Welch d/b/a Stanley Welch Traditional Clothiers, The South Carolina Department of Revenue, the United States of America, through its agency, the Internal Revenue Service, and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, CA# 2015-CP-43-1087, I, the undersigned, will sell on August 1, 2016 at 12:00 p. m., at the Sumter County Judicial Center located at 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, Courtroom 1A, to the highest bidder the following property: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, South Carolina, shown as Lot B on a plat by Julian B. Allen, S, dated May 30, 1983 and recorded in PB Z-47 at PG 508 in the RMC for Sumter County. Said Lot B being bounded and measuring as follows: On the Northwest by lands of the City of Sumter, said plat, and measuring thereon 86.45 feet; on the Northeast by Lot A, and measuring thereon 60.5 feet; on the Northwest by Lot A, and measuring thereon 10.0 feet; on the Northeast by Lot A and measuring thereon 64.79 feet; on the South by Shot Pouch Branch, center being the line, and measuring thereon 135.91 feet and on the Southwest by un-designated lands, and measuring thereon 112.0 feet, be all dimensions a little more or less and according to said plat. ALSO: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown as Lot A on a plat by Julian B. Allen, S, dated May 30, 1983 and recorded in PB Z-47 at PG 508 in the RMC for Sumter County. Said Lot A being bounded and measuring as follows: On the Northwest by lands of Sumter and lands now or formerly of Sun Oil Co., and measuring thereon 151.l feet; and 94.56 feet; on the Northwest by Guignard Drive, and measuring thereon 130.0 feet; in the Southeast by Shot Pouch Branch, and measuring thereon 30.0 feet an un-designated amount; on the South by Lot B, and measuring thereon 64.79 feet, 10.0 feet and 60.5 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or less and according to the said plat. This property bears Sumter County Tax Parcel No. 228-08-03-012. This being the property known as 434-A North Guignard Drive. BEING the same property conveyed by Deed from Janice G. Jones to William S. Welch dated October 1, 1993 and recorded October 6, 1993 in Volume 582 at Page 1627 in the Sumter County RMC Office.

TMS: #228-08-03-014 and 228-08-3-012 Property Address: 434 North Guignard Dr. Lots A & B, Sumter, S.C. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit, at the conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the property will be resold on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day at the risk of the said highest bidder. Personal judgment having been executed by the Defendant, to protect the rights of Defendant, the bidding shall remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of sale as provided for law in such cases. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the deed, documentary stamps on the deed and recording fees. THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, ANY OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD AND SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY FOR A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Ray Coit Yarborough, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2015-CP-43-02068 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 vs. Consuelo O Barrick;, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 8/1/2016 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Stateburg, School District #2, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot # 18 of Block "E", a shown on that certain plat prepared by William Wingfield, RLS, dated October 1, 1965, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-22 at

THIS BEING the same property conveyed to William G. Barrick and Consuelo O. Barrick, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, by virtue of a Deed from Robert D. Marks and Phyllis M. Marks dated August 30, 2000 and recorded September 6, 2000 in Volume 781 at Page 1103 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, William G. Barrick died October 11, 2012 leaving Consuelo O. Barrick the sole owner of subject property.

5469 Meadow Drive Sumter, SC 29154 TMS# 134-15-01-005 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six and 50/100 (6.50%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the 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. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-00561 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Stephen Steger, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 246 of Wintergreen Subdivision Section 2 Phase 1A and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated September 14, 2004 and recorded in Plat Book 2004 at Page 72, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 1805 Lirope Way and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 187-09-01-003. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by Law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to Stephen Steger by Deed of Richard M. Maynard and Donna M. Maynard dated June 30, 2014 and recorded June 30, 2014 in Book 1202 at Page 4079 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 1870901003 Property address: 1805 Lirope Way, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.750% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016CP4300502 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Barry G. Ray, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on August 1, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Stateburg, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 9, Block C, on a plat of Section No. 1, Oakland Plantation, prepared by William Wingfield, Reg. Surveyors, dated February 16, 1959 and revised May 6, 1959 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-16 page 65. 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 5433 Plantation Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 134-15-02-008.

TMS Number: 134-15-02-008 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5433 Plantation Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 This being the same property conveyed to Barry G. Ray and Ruthie E. Ray by deed of Anne U. Robison and Edward L. Robison, dated March 31, 2009, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on April 7, 2009, in Deed Book 1121 at Page 0831. 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 5.750% 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 being demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty (30) days after the sale. The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for a deficiency judgment anytime prior to sale. Plaintiff reserves the right to waive its request for a Deficiency Judgment by written notice to the Court at any time prior to the sale of the Real Property, in which case bidding shall be concluded and the sale closed on the regular scheduled date of sale. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00901 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. William C. Crews IV, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 1, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SUMTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 88 OF AMHERST SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF BEN J. MAKELA, RLS, DATED JUNE 14, 1995 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK PB95, PAGE 567. 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

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2640 Edmunds Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 2070906020 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 2.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-25685 NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-00434 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Selene Finance LP against William D. Powell and Jennifer E. Powell, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 1, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: That lot of land with improvements thereon situate in Sumter County, South Carolina, represented as Lot 26, Regency Park Subdivision on a plat of Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated May 15, 1984, recorded in the Office of the Sumter County Register of Deeds in Plat Book 85 at Page 663 in the RMC Office for Sumter County. This is the property known as 30 Antrim Court Sumter, South Carolina bearing Sumter County tax map number: 212-00-03-016. Also included is as 1996 Carriage Homes Mobile Home, VIN: CHAL1482A&B. Being the same property conveyed unto William D. Powell and Jennifer E. Powell by deed from Charles Smith dated November 30, 2007 and recorded December 5, 2007 in Deed Book 1096 at Page 2723 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. TMS No. 212-00-03-016 Property Address: 30 Antrim Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity , at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.0000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-02352 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against James E. Antill, Central Carolina Homes, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 1, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: A parcel of land located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and known as: Being Lot Number 428 in Eagle Nest, Phase 2 as shown in the recorded Plat/Map thereof in Book 2000 Page 74 of Sumter County records. Being all of that certain property conveyed to James E. Antill by Deed dated December 13, 2000 and recorded December 27, 2000 in Volume 790, Page 1231 in the land records of Sumter County, South Carolina. This being the same property conveyed to James E. Antill by Deed of Longtown Investments, LLC, dated December 13, 2000 and recorded December 27, 2000 in Book 790 at Page 1231 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina making James E. Antill the sole owner of the property. TMS No. 153-08-02-010 & 400-00-28-457 Property Address: 2260 Equinox Avenue, Sumter, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity , at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith,

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00239 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: SABR MORTGAGE LOAN 2008-1 REO SUBSIDIARY-1 LLC vs. James Christopher Ray; Tiasha Kalecia Ray; Discover Bank; Rolling Hills of Sumter HOA, Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 1, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 44 OF ROLLING HILLS SUBDIVISION, CONTAINING 0.46 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF WILLIAM E. LINDLER, JR., DATED AUGUST 17, 2001 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2001 AT PAGE 563; REFERENCE TO WHICH IS CRAVED FOR THE EXACT METES, BOUNDARIES AND DISTANCES PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS IS THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 3340 TUCKER STREET. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO ALL VISIBLE AND/OR RECORDED EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHT OF WAY, AND ZONING ORDINANCES AFFECTING THE SAID PROPERTY. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAMES CHRISTOPHER RAY AND TIASHA KALECIA RAY BY DEED OF SCOTTY REESE AND KRISTIN REESE DATED MAY 30, 2007 AND RECORDED JUNE 1, 2007 IN BOOK 1080 AT PAGE 1012 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3340 Tucker Street, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 151-14-01-005 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 11.3% 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.

Notice of Sale Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to Robert M. Arnold by deed of Sumter Properties, a Partnership, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on May 13, 1992 in Book 546 at Page 1704.

TMS No.: 185-12-03-014 Property Address: 30 Anson Court, Sumter, South Carolina 29150 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. 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 purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). DEFICIENCY BEING DEMANDED, THE BIDDING WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SALE, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Deed, if applicable. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.0% per annum. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its rights to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County NELSON MULLINS RILEY SCARBOROUGH, L.L.P. B. Keith Poston P.O. Box 11070 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00251 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Rubben G. Bennett, Individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Dorothy Bennett, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on August 1, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: That lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter County, South Carolina, represented as Lot No.2 of Block B on a plat of R.F. McLellan, CE, dated May 2, 1940 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book S-5 at Page 42. This property is known as 21 North Pike West and is shown on the Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 229-04-03-037.

TMS Number: 229-04-03-037 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21 North Pike West, Sumter, SC 29159 This being the same property conveyed to Dorothy Bennett by deed of Melvin E. Brown, dated May 14, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on October 14, 2003, in Deed Book 912 at Page 458. 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 8.365% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

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

Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 16-01846

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Synovus Bank v. Robert M. Arnold, et. al. (Civil Action No.: 2016-CP-43-29), I, the undersigned, Master In Equity for Sumter County have ordered that the following property, which is the subject of the above action, be sold on Monday, August 1, 2016, 12:00 noon, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 North Main Street, Room 211, Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, South Carolina identified as Lot No. 33 of Deerfield Courtyard Homes Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS dated May 8, 1992, recorded in Plat Book 92 at Page 860, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 30 Anson Court and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 185-12-03-014.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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