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City wants your opinions on traffic Residents, drivers in historic district urged to take survey that will be used to make changes BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com The City of Sumter is seeking the help of Hampton Park Historic District residents and those who frequently drive through the neighborhood for a survey regarding traffic

conditions in the area. The traffic calming survey is part of Sumter Urban Area Transportation Study Policy Committee’s traffic calming study for the historic district which aims to find solutions for potential transportation issues. The historic district consists of

houses on and between Church Street, West Calhoun Street, West Hampton Avenue and McQueen Street. Sumter Planning Department Director George McGregor said the survey is based on comments made by historic district residents regarding unsafe driving practices of some of the peo-

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ple who travel through the neighborhood. The survey asks participants how often they travel through the historic district, their mode of transportation and if they have any concerns

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Report: F-16 pilot didn’t know he was descending Crash victim flew with 77th Fighter Squadron from Shaw BY BROCK VERGAKIS The Associated Press

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Julie Tupper, 5, shows off her superhero, “Tiana,” to others taking part in Friday’s “Be a hero in your own story” program at the Wesmark Branch of the Sumter County Library. The program encouraged children to draw their superheroes and write a story about them.

NORFOLK, Va. — A highly respected F-16 fighter pilot who died in a December crash in the Middle East didn’t realize he was descending until the last second before impact, which didn’t give him enough time to recover or eject, an Air Force report released Monday says. Capt. William H. DuBois, 30, of New Castle, Colorado, was flying in support of Operation Inherent Resolve when he crashed. The Air Force has not identified the country where he crashed, but the military has said it wasn’t Iraq or DuBOIS Syria, where the U.S. is carrying out strikes against the Islamic State group. DuBois crashed just before 5 a.m. in an unpopulated area, about 10 miles away from the classified base to which his jet was returning, according to the report by an accident investigation board at Air Combat Command in Virginia. DuBois had night-vision goggles, but the report said it’s impossible to know whether he was wearing them at the time of the crash. He had worn night-vision goggles on 18 of his previous 19 missions during the deployment. Regardless of whether he was wearing the goggles, DuBois still would have needed to scan the cockpit’s instruments for the necessary information to maintain the correct altitude, pitches and descent rates, the report said. The report said without properly scanning his instruments, his maneuvers would have resulted in a false sensation and exacerbated what’s called an “elevator illusion,” which refers to a common circumstance of a long elevator descent with no visual references.

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Ministry helps create happy outcomes for community, staff BY COLLYN TAYLOR intern@theitem.com When an elderly woman came into Sumter United Ministries’ Crisis Relief Center, she was just expecting to get a few household supplies. What she got was so much more. The woman was handicapped and walked with the help of a walker. As she scuttled to the counter to get her

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up so she can move around. She then got her items, grateful to be getting the assistance, and began hobbling down the hall. It was then a worker remembered a brandnew walker was donated not too long ago. He went to get the new walker and took it to the woman, who was trying to make it down the steps. She thanked him and God

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with tears in her eyes, thankful to receive something to help her walk. But the walker itself has a backstory. The person donating the walker recently lost a loved one and donated the loved one’s walker so someone who needed it could use it. What started out as a trip to get small house supplies turned into a day both the

woman coming in and the worker who gave the walker away won’t forget. And for Sumter United Ministries, the staff sees stories like this unfold frequently. They have three main aspects to their ministry: the Crisis Relief Ministry, which helps pay overdue bills and assists in providing families with

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Clarendon man killed in single-vehicle wreck A Clarendon County man died in a single-vehicle wreck on U.S. 301 early Monday morning. Willie Lee Daney Jr., 31, died at Clarendon Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in the wreck, according to Clarendon County Deputy Coroner Charles Jackson. Daney was traveling on U.S. 301 North when his 1998 Nissan Altima ran off the left side of the road, struck a culvert, overturned and struck a tree, according to Lance Cpl. Judd Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The incident occurred about 5:48 a.m., two miles south of Manning.

County council meeting location changed All Sumter County committee meetings, along with Sumter County Council’s regular meeting scheduled for today, will be held in the Summary Court Building, 190 E. Canal St., instead of County Council Chambers in the Sumter County Administration Building. The location has been changed because the administration building elevator is out of order. It is scheduled to be repaired later this week. For more information, contact Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon at (803) 4362102, clerk to Sumter County Council Mary Blanding at (803) 436-2107 or Sumter County Council Chairwoman Naomi Sanders at (803) 4362106.

Army releases name of soldier who died Friday SHAW AIR FORCE BASE — U.S. Army Central has released the name of a soldier who died in Columbia on Friday. Staff Sgt. Khasim Martin, 35, whose home of record is listed as Bronx, New York, is survived by his wife, Rossi Polanco-Martin. Martin entered active-duty service in August 2000. He had been assigned to U.S. Army Central since October 2013. His most recent assignment at USARCENT was as a senior data system integrator. Martin deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from June 2011 to March 2012. Martin’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and the NATO Medal. The cause of death remains under investigation.

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Leroy Steigerwalt, a teacher at Kingsbury Elementary School, sells some fresh vegetables to Robin Anderson of Sumter. Steigerwalt is running a produce stand this summer with fresh fruits and vegetables at the SPCA Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center at 1100 S. Guignard Drive.

Teacher runs summer produce stand BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Leroy Steigerwalt is a fifth-grade teacher at Kingsbury Elementary School, but during the summertime he does something else he’s passionate about — he runs a produce stand with fresh fruits and vegetables. Steigerwalt buys the produce from farmers he knows from across South Carolina, including peaches from McBee, tomatoes from John’s Island and watermelons from Barnwell. He also runs a bee farm and raises organic chickens. “It started with the bee farm three years ago,” he said. “I was driving a group of children on a mission trip, and

the gentleman going with us, that’s all he talked about, beekeeping.” Steigerwalt said that after he came back from the trip, he traded some lumber for his first beehive and was hooked ever since. “After that we got some chickens and started growing vegetables,” he said. The first two years, Steigerwalt ran a produce stand out of his front yard, selling fruits and vegetables he grew on his farm and from local farmers. “I didn’t realize there was such a demand for fresh, local produce,” he said. This summer, Steigerwalt set up his stand in the parking lot of the SPCA Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center at 1100 S. Guignard Drive. Five percent of his

profits go to the SPCA, and the produce left over each week he donates to a local fire station. In a week’s time, he sells about 10 bushels of tomatoes, 12 bushels of peaches, 200 cantaloupes and 150 watermelons, along with many other fruits and vegetables, serving about 250 customers a week. He also sells local honey from Rembert, as the honey he collects from his own farm runs out pretty quickly. “We collected about 80 pounds of honey this year,” he said. Steigerwalt runs his stand Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through July 31. For more information on his farm, check out Turkey Creek Bee Farm on Facebook or call (803) 795-9289.

NAACP joins call for probe of North Charleston Police BY BRUCE SMITH The Associated Press CHARLESTON — NAACP leaders are joining the call for a federal investigation of the North Charleston Police Department, echoing what local activists have been seeking since the shooting death of an unarmed black man by a white officer more than three months ago. Sherrilyn Ifill, the president of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, wrote U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Monday seeking a federal investigation of both the department and into the April shooting of Walter Scott. Former North Charleston officer Michael Slager was indicted last month on a murder charge and faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted in Scott’s death.

Slager fired as Scott tried to run away from a traffic stop in North Charleston on April 4. A bystander recorded the shooting on a dramatic cellphone video, fueling the debate about how white officers treat black people across the nation. The Justice Department already is investigating whether there were civil rights abuses in Scott’s death. But Ifill’s letter seeks a wider investigation into what it calls racially biased policing in the city. The letter to the attorney general was also signed by more than 30 others, including six South Carolina state lawmakers. Spencer Pryor, a spokesman for the city police department, said in a statement that the city “strongly disagrees with the characterization of the police department” in the letter and “feels a

Justice Department inquiry is not warranted.” The letter said “the fatal shooting of Mr. Scott exposed to this nation another example of racially biased policing and excessive use of force that has long existed in North Charleston.” It listed eight examples of what it said were excessive use of force by North Charleston officers during the past decade. Six of those incidents involved blacks. The letter noted the Confederate battle flag was removed from the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia last week. “While this is a welcome act, merely removing a flag long recognized as a symbol of racial hatred and intolerance will not eliminate racially based policies and practices that have permeated policing in North Charleston,” Ifill wrote.

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During a visit with children at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club Summer Day Camp, Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter, fourth from right in back row, told the children to make a funny face while they were posing for other photos.

Man embarks on mission to unearth history of mill BY MEG MIRSHAK The Augusta Chronicle BATH — A bubbling creek, still pond and the ambitions of an Aiken County man infuse life into a dusty site that once sustained a thriving mill town. A smokestack and rusty water tower rise above piles of rubble where John Jones has spent years using a backhoe to excavate brick tunnels, aqueducts, walls and other remnants of Bath Mill, a paper plant dating to the mid-19th century that was converted into a successful textile plant. Jones was born three blocks from Bath Mill, one of several factories following Horse Creek through Bath, Clearwater, Langley, Warrenville and Graniteville. The Bath Mill land doesn’t look like much anymore, but the memories of a bustling company town keep Jones digging through debris

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Cedric Green, 35, was arrested and issued a courtesy summons Thursday for unlawful transport of nonferrous metals. Green was reportedly transporting a metal wagon full of various metals at the intersection of South Washington and West Oakland avenues. In the wagon were two pieces of nonferrous metals. Both were seized and taken into evidence. Gregory Stackhouse, 18, was arrested and charged with public disorderly conduct

to unearth the past. “Everything you did in this community, you did right here at the mill. Everything was here. That was your life,” Jones said. “If you lost your job, you had seven days to move out (of company housing).” Bath Mill’s legacy predates the Civil War. About 1850, a paper mill was built on the site of a small grist mill. An 1863 fire that mostly destroyed the mill devastated the Southern economy. The mill was the largest paper producer in the South. Paper for Confederate money and newspapers across the South was made there, said George Wingard, a University of South Carolina archaeologist who works at nearby Savannah River Site. “They had to scrounge to print money for the Confederacy. Newspapers had to scrounge for newsprint,”

Wingard said. Textile operations began at Bath Mill a few years before the 20th century. The United Merchants and Manufacturing plant closed in 1985, putting 450 employees out of work. United Solids, a French company, bought the site several years later but never followed through with rehabilitation plans. In 1997, the giant brick mill building was demolished. Debris piles caused safety concerns for Aiken County officials until Jones bought the site in 2003. Jones, 73, operates Valley Building Supply, a custom cabinet and wood trim business, from a remaining warehouse while he clears away debris. On a recent hot June morning, some employees loaded trim into a pickup while another chiseled away at discarded bricks on the other end

and resisting police officers Wednesday in the 200 block of North Washington Street. Stackhouse was involved in an argument Wednesday night. When officers arrived, he would not calm down or lower his voice, only giving officers his first name. When officers went to arrest Stackhouse, he allegedly pulled away in a forceful manner. He was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Victory Drive on Wednesday. The victim said unknown suspects entered her unlocked shed and stole about 20 chainsaws valued at $7,000. The suspects also reportedly stole fishing equipment and bait valued at $50 and a deep freezer valued at $200 from the shed. They also got into the back porch area through an unlocked screen door and reportedly stole a washer/dryer unit valued at $300. A 50-inch Vizio TV was reportedly stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Timmons Street on Thursday.

STOLEN PROPERTY Roughly $7,500 worth of belongings were reportedly stolen during a burglary on

of the site. “I actually started cleaning up almost immediately, and we’ve been cleaning up ever since,” Jones said. “We’ve hauled off over 300 dump truck loads of scrap wood and debris and bricks and stuff just to clean it up. We’ve got approximately 200 dump truck loads to go.”

Jones is determined to keep clearing away debris using his backhoe and uncovering underground secrets as long as his health allows. “I just want to leave something to the community. I’d love to get the old smokestack restored and dedicate it the community,” he said. “They don’t make those anymore.”

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Prepare to be amazed by NASA flyby of Pluto CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Pluto, reveal thyself, and Earthlings, enjoy the show. Today, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft will sweep past Pluto and present the previously unexplored world in all its icy glory. It promises to be the biggest planetary unveiling in a quarter-century. The curtain hasn’t been pulled back like this since NASA’s Voyager 2 shed light on Neptune in 1989. Now it’s little Pluto’s turn to shine way out on the frigid fringes of our solar system. New Horizons has traveled 3 billion miles during 9½ years to get to this

For the plutophiles among us, it will be cause to celebrate, especially for those gathered at the operations center at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland. The lab designed and built the spacecraft for NASA and has been managing its roundabout route through the solar system. “What NASA’s doing with New Horizons is unprecedented in our time and probably something close to the last train to Clarksville, the last picture show, for a very, very long time,” says Stern, a planetary scientist with the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado.

historic point. The fastest spacecraft ever launched, it carries the most powerful suite of science instruments ever sent on a scouting and reconnaissance mission of a new, unfamiliar world. Guarantees principal scientist Alan Stern, “We’re going to knock your socks off.” The size of a baby grand piano, the spacecraft will come closest to Pluto this morning — at 7:49 a.m. That’s when New Horizons is predicted to pass within 7,767 miles of Pluto. Fourteen minutes later, the spacecraft will zoom within 17,931 miles of Charon, Pluto’s jumbo moon.

New Horizons’ science instruments will be cranked up to collect maximum data today, leaving no time to send back data. In fact, scientists won’t be absolutely certain of success until tonight, 13 hours following New Horizons’ closest approach, when it “phones home.” It will be Wednesday before the closest of Pluto’s close-ups are available for release. And it will be well into next year — October 2016 — before all the anticipated data are transmitted to Earth. “We’re all going to have to be patient,” urges deputy project scientist Cathy Olkin.

Why has 2016 GOP field gotten so big? BY NANCY BENAC The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Who yelled “everybody into the pool?” After all the candidate announcements, after all the speculation about who’d go first and who’s yet to jump in, one question remains in this summer before the election year: Why are so many Republicans running for president? The apt question for an ambitious Republican this year seems to be: Well, why not? With a tweet that “I’m in,” Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker added his name to the list on Monday. Ohio Gov. John Kasich and former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore are due to follow in coming weeks, bringing the total by summer’s end to at least 17. A look at some of the reasons so many candidates are running this year:

WAITING FOR A STUMBLE Some candidates run just in case. If top-tier candidates

suddenly falter, these challengers want to make sure they’re positioned to step right up. These types “genuinely think things can fall apart” for the top candidates, says Princeton historian Julian Zelizer. He puts New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Kasich in that category. In Christie’s case, says Zelizer, “I think part of him hopes that people will see how great he is — according to him” if an opening emerges.

THE OBAMA EFFECT The election of a junior Illinois senator with a funny name as president in 2008 has heartened candidates who might not otherwise have thought of themselves as ready to run. “What Barack Obama proved in 2008 is that you don’t need all that much experience,” says Fratto. “You can take on a presumed front-runner, and you can raise money and improve your name ID very quickly. That possibility

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The 2016 Republican presidential candidates who have officially declared their candidacy as of Sunday are seen. Top row, from left, are former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, South Carolina U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Bottom row, from left, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former New York Gov. George Pataki, Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Florida U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and real estate mogul Donald Trump are seen. wasn’t imaginable in the past.” Obama’s precedent has to hearten Marco Rubio from Florida and Ted Cruz from Texas, both 44-year-old freshmen senators, and 52-year-old rookie Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky.

TAKING TURNS Senior politicians may look at relative newcomers who’ve

gotten into the race and think, “Wait, it’s my turn.” Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service, envisions veterans such as Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Kasich asking themselves, “Why should these young up-andcomers be seen as more credible than me?”

IDEA GUYS Some candidates run to get their ideas in the mix even if their candidacies face long odds. Graham is pushing the Republicans to focus on national security. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is pressing Democrats to do more to address income inequality.

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Go to court online? Software can solve legal battles minus attorneys, judges BY SUDHIN THANAWALA The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Imagine working out a divorce without hiring an attorney or stepping into court or disputing the tax assessment on your home completely online. A Silicon Valley company is starting to make both possibilities a reality with software that experts say represents the next wave of technology in which the law is turned into computer code that can solve legal battles without the need for a judge or attorney. “We’re not quite at the Google car stage in law, but there are no conceptual or technical barriers to what we’re talking about,” said Oliver Goodenough, director of the Center for Legal Innovation at Vermont Law School, referring to Google’s self-driving car. The computer programs, at least initially, have the ability to relieve overburdened courts of small claims cases, traffic fines and some family law matters. But Goodenough and other experts envision a future in which even more complicated disputes are resolved online, and they say San Jose, California-based Modria has gone far in developing software to realize that. “There is a version of the future when computers get so good that we trust them to play this role in our society, and it lets us get justice to more people because it’s cheaper and more transparent,” said Colin Rule, Modria’s co-founder. Officials in Ohio are using Modria’s software to resolve disputes about tax assessments and keep them out of court, and a New York-based arbitration association has deployed it to settle medical claims arising from certain types of car crashes.

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War resister Kim Rivera, who fled the U.S. military in order to avoid the war in Iraq, is seen in her Toronto home in 2012 before being deported back to the United States. Canada has developed a much less hospitable reputation for resisters than it once had. Supporters say that no U.S. soldier who has filed a claim to legally stay in Canada during the past 10 years has been successful.

For soldiers opposed to war, Canada seems less hospitable Hart, a Buffalo native who exhausted his legal options then turned himself in to the Army, was court-marBUFFALO, N.Y. — When Army Sgt. Patrick Hart de- tialed for desertion and sentenced to two years in cided a decade ago that he prison. would not serve in the war There are an estimated in Iraq, he expected to foltwo dozen U.S. military low the same path as thoumembers still waiting out sands of American war retheir fate in Canada, and sisters during the Vietnam the resisters’ movement is era and take refuge across seen as nearing a crossthe border. roads. With a national But after five years of wrangling with the Canadi- election three months an immigration system, he away, supporters are hopeful for a Liberal Party viccame back to the U.S. — tory and more sympathetand ended up in a military ic stance toward American prison. military exiles but bracing The country that once welcomed war resisters has for the possibility Conserdeveloped a much different vative Prime Minister Stephen Harper wins re-elecreputation during the contion. flicts in Iraq and AfghaniLiberal Party leader Jusstan: Supporters say no U.S. tin Trudeau has not comsoldier who has sought mitted to letting the resistlegal residence in Canada, ers stay, but many are either as a refugee or on humanitarian grounds, has buoyed by his family history. It was his father, Pierre been successful. Trudeau, who while prime “Nobody’s won,” said

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minister during the Vietnam War said Canada should be “a refuge from militarism.” “Why not do it again? It’s only a couple of dozen people,” said Michelle Robidoux, spokeswoman for the War Resisters Support Campaign in Toronto, which has been lobbying members of Parliament. After a flurry early on, between 2004 and 2006, it’s been at least four years since any known residency requests have been filed, Robidoux said. Besides Hart, at least three

other soldiers who were deported or left Canada have been sent to prison: Pfc. Kim Rivera, a mother of five, was sentenced in 2013 to 10 months; Spc. Clifford Cornell of Mountain Home, Arkansas, received a one-year term in 2009; and Pfc. Robin Long of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced in 2008 to 15 months. Some deserters face courtmartial, but the majority are discharged on less-than-honorable terms. Army officials said more than 20,000 soldiers have deserted since 2006.

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Top Mexican drug lord still on the run Documents show U.S. agents knew about ‘El Chapo’ escape plans WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. drug authorities knew Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and his associates had developed several escape plans starting almost immediately after his arrest last year, according to internal Drug Enforcement Administration documents obtained by The Associated Press. The internal DEA documents reveal that drug agents first got information on escape plans in March 2014, about a GUZMAN month after Guzman was captured in the seaside resort town of Mazatlan, Mexico. Immediately after Guzman’s arrest, which was considered a crowning achievement of Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto’s government in its war against drug cartels, various Guzman family members and drugworld associates were considering “potential operations to free Guzman,” the documents show. The agency notified Mexican authorities about the plots. In the documents, Guzman is identified by Guzman-Loera. DEA agents did not have information about Saturday night’s plan when Guzman escaped through an underground tunnel in his prison cell’s shower area, allegedly built without the detection of authorities. It allowed Guzman to do what Mexican officials

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A federal police officer guards a drainage pipe Sunday outside of Altiplano maximumsecurity prison in Almoloya, west of Mexico City. Mexico’s most powerful drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, escaped Saturday from the prison through a tunnel that opened into the shower area of his cell, the country’s top security official said. promised would never happen after his re-capture last year — slip out of one of the country’s most secure penitentiaries for the second time. In March 2014 agents in Los Angeles reported a possible escape operation funded by another drug organization run under the auspices of Guzman’s Sinaloa Cartel. That plot involved threatening or bribing prison officials. That July, the same investigation revealed that Guzman’s son had sent a team of lawyers and military counterintelligence personnel to design a

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The White House said Monday that U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch spoke with Mexico’s attorney general the day after the escape was discovered. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the U.S. government is offering its full support to Mexico. He’s pointing out that Guzman has also been charged with serious crimes in the U.S. Widely considered the world’s richest and most powerful drug trafficker before his capture last year, Guzman slipped down a shaft from his prison cell’s shower area late Saturday and disappeared into a sophisticated milelong tunnel with ventilation, lighting and a motorcycle apparently used to move dirt. “All the accolades that Mexico has received in their counter-drug efforts will be erased by this one event” if Guzman is not recaptured, said Michael S. Vigil, a retired U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration chief of international operations. Along with the 2014 escape plans, the DEA documents reveal that Guzman was still directing facets of his drug empire. “Despite being imprisoned in a ‘high-security’ facility, DEA reporting further indicates Guzman-Loera was able to provide direction to his son and other cartel members via the attorneys who visited (him) in prison and possibly through the use of a cellphone provided ... by corrupt prison guards,” the documents stated. After Guzman’s capture, according to the documents, his son Ivan Guzman-Salazar became “the de facto leader of the Guzman branch of the Sinaloa Cartel.” Guzman’s “righthand man, Damaso Lopez-Nunez,” took over one of the four major trafficking organizations that operated under the auspices of the larger Sinaloa Cartel.

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TRAFFIC FROM PAGE A1 regarding the traffic conditions in the area. The major streets of the historic district have been the scenes of several traffic incidents in recent years, according to information provided during the SUATS policy committee’s meeting in January. There were 27 traffic incidents on

West Calhoun Street, 20 incidents on West Hampton Avenue and 14 incidents on Church Street between 2011 and 2014. During its meeting in January, the SUATS policy committee approved $56,250 designated for a National Household Travel Survey, a collection of data regarding long-distance and local travel demands, to be used for the traffic calming study in the Hampton historic district. McGregor said the city’s resulting

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actions will be based on responses from the public. He said the city plans to hold a community meeting within the next few months to get first-hand comments about traffic conditions. The Sumter Historic District Traffic Survey can be found on the city’s website at www.sumtersc.gov on the Planning Department’s webpage. Paper copies of the survey can be picked up at Sumter Planning Department, 12 E. Liberty St.

Flag down, but what happens now? BY JESSE J. HOLLAND The Associated Press Legions of people clapped, cheered and cried as South Carolina lowered the Confederate battle flag. But the euphoria of a moment that was more than a decade in the making quickly began to shift to a hard question to answer: What exactly had been accomplished for race relations in the United States? Was it more symbolic than substantive? A flag is gone. But discrimination, poverty and inequality still exist across the country, with some wondering if the time and energy spent on the Confederate battle flag might have been better used tackling other racial issues facing Americans. “It was easy to focus on the flag, as opposed to the issues that have divided blacks and whites historically,” said Carol Swain, a law and political science professor at Vanderbilt University. But a symbolic victory is still a victory, others argued, with this one meaning more than most — that the feelings of a minority population perpetually outvoted and not always considered in the South had finally been acknowledged. The abrupt shift in political willingness to take down the flag came just weeks after nine black people — including a revered minister and legislator — were shot to death during Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston; photos of the white man charged with their slayings showed him displaying

CARING FROM PAGE A1 food; the house repair and wheelchair ramp building ministry, which repairs worn-down houses for people in need; and the Emergency Shelter, which provides temporary housing for people who need it. All three serve thousands of people a year and rely heavily on the community for help. Along with volunteers, the ministry takes donations from the community to keep its programs running smoothly. From June 16 to June 18, the Crisis Relief Ministry helped 23 families, providing a total of $4,676.16 of assistance. It also provided $1,020 worth

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People cheer as an honor guard from South Carolina Highway Patrol removes the Confederate battle flag from the Capitol grounds Friday in Columbia. the Confederate flag, and authorities have described the slayings as a hate crime. In the years before, it was viewed as political suicide to push to remove the flag from the Statehouse grounds. Former Govs. David Beasley of South Carolina and Roy Barnes of Georgia were voted out of office over the issue. Beasley had proposed relocating the flag from the Statehouse to a monument. Barnes had introduced a new state flag to reduce the size of the Confederate battle symbol emblazoned on it.

of food to 23 families. And without donations from the community, the ministry wouldn’t be able to do the outreach it does. This is why The Sumter Item is partnering with Sumter United Ministries this summer in the second-annual “Summer of Caring.” The campaign is about halfway through its second year after staring Memorial Day weekend. It will run through Labor Day weekend. “Summer of Caring” is entering its seventh week of raising money, with the goal for the summer being to raise as much money as possible for the ministry’s work. This week’s donations as of Monday include: $50 from Virginia R.

Elsie Lee, a retired South Carolina state employee, thought about what her parents went through in the South as the Confederate flag, which has been adopted by segregationists and supremacists through the years, slowly came down from a flagpole in front of the state capitol. “This is the most important thing happening in this country,” said Lee, who lived through the civil rights struggles of the 1960s. “You just see everybody coming together. ... I wish that my parents were here to see this.”

Burrows, $25 from Norma Beck and $200 donated anonymously. Of the money raised this week, $100 is for Crisis Relief, $100 is for the Emergency Shelter, and $75 is undesignated for a total of $275. The total amount raised this year is now at $3,525 with about eight weeks of fundraising to go. Of the total amount raised, $540 is for Crisis Relief, $625 is for home repair and wheelchair building, and $675 is for the emergency shelter. The remaining money is undesignated. Total combined anonymous: $1,690; Total this week: $275; Total this year: $3,525; Total last year: $5,542; and

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DuBOIS FROM PAGE A1 DuBois was considered an “outstanding young officer” who squadron leaders said was likely to be the next chosen for the elite U.S. Air Force Weapons School. He was considered a natural leader who often spent extra time mentoring younger wingmen, the report says. The morning of the crash, another jet that was accompanying DuBois had a landing-gear door malfunction shortly after takeoff, so they were trying to return to base and swap out jets before continuing with their combat mission, the report said. The pilot of that jet landed safely. The report says DuBois was already flying below the minimum altitude before starting his landing approach, which reduced the time available to recognize and recover from the subsequent unintentional descent. The report says DuBois attempted to pull up before hitting the ground, but there wasn’t enough time to recover. The report also says DuBois didn’t follow published procedures on an instrument approach. The remote airfield has a tower controller but no radar approach control, the report says. DuBois was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, which flies out of Shaw Air Force Base. In October, Air Force officials said a squadron of F-16 fighter jets departed Shaw to join in airstrikes in Iraq and Syria. The F-16s from Shaw specialize in airto-ground attacks on groundbased military forces and also attack anti-aircraft installations with a variety of weapons. DuBois leaves a wife he married two days before his deployment.

Total since 2014: $9,067. Financial donations for “Summer of Caring” can be mailed to: The Sumter Item P.O. Box 1677 Sumter, SC 29151 Contributions can also be dropped off at The Sumter Item’s office at 20 N. Magnolia St. If donations are made in someone’s name, identify who the person is and correctly spell his or her name. If you want the donation to be made specifically to one of the three programs, please indicate which one, and it will be applied directly to it. If no indication is made, it will go to Sumter United Ministries and be divided among all three.

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ASHINGTON — The past may not be past, as William Faulkner once put it. But it sure seems to be leaving. As I watched the broadcast of the Confederate battle flag being brought down from its post on the South Carolina Statehouse grounds Friday morning, my thoughts went to Gen. Robert E. Lee, who surely would have raised a toast to this new day. Yes, you read correctly. The renowned general who surrendered the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in 1865, was no fan of the flag after the war. Not only did he encourage his fellow Confederates to furl their flags, he didn’t want any displayed at his funeral. Kathleen None was. Lee also opParker posed the building of memorials to Confederate soldiers, fearing that they would stir more division and resentment. Thus, we can infer that he would have been disappointed by the flag’s resurrection in South Carolina and elsewhere. He was prescient in imagining the sort of divisiveness we’ve witnessed as relentless rebels stage heritage claims and others wave the banner as a symbol of racial hostility, if not hate. Friday’s ceremony in Columbia was brief, dignified and profoundly moving for the many gathered, as well as those watching from afar. Gov. Nikki Haley, surrounded by fellow officials and lawmakers, looked resplendent in a white suit that was reminiscent of a white flag offered in surrender and in peace. I don’t mean the South’s surrender to the North, or of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to the NAACP, which has fought for the lowering of the flag in South Carolina for more than 20 years. It was the surrender of injured pride to the cause of the greater good. It was the sublimation of “I” for the liberation of “we.” South Carolina’s better angels were tapped by the departing souls of nine people gunned down while praying in the historic Mother Emanuel Church not far from where the first shot of the Civil War was fired. Only silence can capture the totality of so much suffering, forgiveness, surrender, reconciliation and grace. Adding to the layers of symbolism, it was Haley, an IndianAmerican and the first female governor of the state, who called for the flag to come down. Although she once supported the flag as a part of history, Haley recognized the urgency of its removal as so many others finally did. It may have been overdue, as critics who never take a vacation will say, but it is done. Relief. Personally, I have found an abundance of peace in this gesture. I know I’m not alone in having sometimes felt embarrassed to say I’m from South Carolina, especially knowing the eye-rolling that inevitably follows. Today, not so. Embarrassment has been displaced by pride in the unity and fellowship demonstrated these past

‘Adding to the layers of symbolism, it was Haley, an IndianAmerican and the first female governor of the state, who called for the flag to come down. Although she once supported the flag as a part of history, Haley recognized the urgency of its removal as so many others finally did.’ few weeks. I am especially proud of my state’s leaders, who asserted by their actions that we are, first, fellow Americans. To non-South Carolinians, this may seem much ado about something that never should have been. As in, what took you so long? Or, why was the Confederate flag raised there in the first place? This is a rhetorical question because we know that it was put there in 1961 to protest the unraveling of Jim Crow. Though officially flown to commemorate the Civil War centennial, the flag was never lowered. Ever since, it was an insistent, rippling reminder to all who passed that South Carolina “officially” preferred the Old South, which did, in fact, include human bondage. As such, it was a symbolic codification of an attitude that can only be called racist. Its final insult was to wave above the casket bearing state Sen. Clementa Pinckney as his body was carried to the Capitol building one last time. Effective Friday, the hell-nowe-ain’t-fergettin’ crowd no longer controls the message. Whether this symbolic gesture will have a lasting effect remains to be seen, but I predict it will. Already, the University of South Carolina is busy creating a program modeled after the University of Mississippi’s William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation. Susan Glisson, executive director of the Winter program, is meeting with USC officials later this month to explain how “The Welcome Table’’ template works to facilitate honest, productive conversations among blacks and whites at the local level. The operative philosophy, says Glisson, is the politics of invitation rather than the politics of opposition. Perhaps when Glisson wraps up in South Carolina, she could visit the U.S. Congress. In the meantime, may the Emanuel Nine rest in peace — and long may the American flag wave. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost. com. © 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR INVESTIGATORS IN EPPS CASE HAVE PROVEN THEMSELVES INCAPABLE On three occasions, Christopher Lovely was implicated in the murder of Darrell Epps and the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department did absolutely nothing. On Oct. 4, 2011, a SLED ballistics report indicated that guns used to kill Kiana Moore (Lovely was charged with Moore’s murder) were used to kill Epps. In May 2012, a second SLED ballistics report connected a gun used in the murder of Akeen Henry to a gun that was used in Moore’s murder (Lovely was charged with Henry’s murder). The connection to Epps’ murder is also published in that report. Finally, Edward Brown’s statement which led the sheriff’s office to arrest and charge London Kelley and Quinton Brown also indicated that Lovely participated in the Epps murder. If that statement was good enough to arrest and charge Kelley and Brown, why wasn’t it good enough for Christopher Lovely? Throughout this entire case, the investigators, on one hand, have proven themselves incapable of investigating criminal cases and should be relieved of those duties immediately. On the other hand, these investigators, for whatever reason, conspired to make Kelley and Brown the primary suspects, while intentionally failing to charge the actual killer(s). If that is the case, those investigators should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for covering up the facts of Epps’ murder, which according to William Corbett, is the exact reason that London Kelley is wrongfully in prison for today. JASON JOHNSON Sumter

AMERICA IS MOVING TOWARD A SOCIALIST COUNTRY It is an important day in history. With nine pens, Gov. Nikki Haley pushed wide open the door she cracked open after she changed her position on the flag. This landmark bill removing the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds will not end the racism in South Carolina, the United States or the world. (Only Jesus can do that). What she and the state legislature has done is open the door for anything deemed as hate or hurtful to another can be attacked by government until it is regulated out of site without a judicial recourse on the part of the attacked. With the Supreme Court’s historic decision regarding same-sex marriage, the voice of the people can now be overturned by the courts any time it is ruled as infringing on someone’s personal rights or liberties. What do both have in common? These actions mean that the vote of people is no longer the deciding factor in the state or the federal government. We are quickly moving more and more toward a socialist country where the needs of the many are met by the efforts of the few. It will not happen overnight, but unless it is met with opposition at the polls and in the branches of government it will come. RONALD E. LEE Pastor Meadowbrook Church of God

LEE COUNTY COUNCIL DOES NOTHING TO IMPROVE EDUCATION Once again Lee County Council has lived up to my expectations of making misleading statements, misrepresenting the facts and doing absolutely nothing to improve the education of our children. When the time came for compassion for our children, council chose to use that lame excuse of many years job development to deny the increase tax funds needed to educate our children. There has not been the creation of 50 jobs in Lee County in the past decade. The school system came up with a well-documented proposed budget of future revenues and expenditures. Lee County Council, with their arrogance of superiority, felt that they can not

only do their budget, but that of the school system too. I guess they think us poor black folks can’t dissimilate pertinent information, formulate conclusions and make an intelligence decision on the known facts. I implore you to ask your county council members where their children attend school, and do they support their school financially. Council denied the school board their lawful right to a 2 mill tax increase, and the full council voted to take away $300,000 that you voted for the school system. You voted in 1995 for a 1 cent local option tax with the understanding that the school system would receive 29 percent of monies collected from that tax. But in 2011, council felt our children didn’t need a quality education, and now the school board is in court trying to collect 2.3 million dollars owed by the county council. Next year we can petition to have a referendum on the ballot to rescind the 1 cent local option tax. Lee County Council broke the contract and promise to you and our children when they stole that money from education. County council does not provide any county funds to the school board, and they never did. I do not know if county council is trying to make a falsity into fact, but I would like to know what company would locate jobs in Lee County without a well educated and trained workforce, and it appears council don’t know either. FRANK BRENT MILLICAN JR. Woodrow

OUR NATION IS TURNING AWAY FROM CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States of America, by a five-tofour vote, approved same-sex marriage in all 50 states. President Obama praised the decision and said we are making great progress. In 2008, when he was running for president, he said he believed a marriage should be between one man and one woman. He seems to change by what is politically correct. On television, we saw shouting on the streets and the singing of the national anthem. For me, as a Bible-believing Christian, I saw something entirely different. I see us as a nation which was founded on Christian principles, turning farther and farther away. The so-called Supreme Court, the highest court in the land, made up with men and women voted five to four which showed they were divided. Scripture tells us a house or nation divided against itself cannot stand. Our nation is truly divided. I do not think we can call it the United States of America anymore. There is only one Supreme being and that is the one true God who created all things, knows all things, sustains all things. Instead of shouting and singing, I believe we should be weeping and praying as Christ wept over Jerusalem because of their sin. We are to obey the laws of the land as long as they do not go against the laws of God. Genesis chapter 2 verse 24 says, “A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and they shall become one flesh.” The Bible also teaches us that marriage is between one man and one woman as long as they both shall live. The Bible also says we are to multiply and replenish the earth. The Old and New Testaments both teach against immorality. Genesis chapter 19 tells of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah because of their immorality. In the New Testament, Romans chapter 1 verses 24-33, it tells what will happen to them. In first Corinthians chapter 6 verses 9 and 10 tell us the same. All of these things are taking place in our world today. JACK SEXTON Manning 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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Getting up close, personal on ‘Mission Pluto’ BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Our popular culture tends to treat space exploration as a topic of mid-20th-century nostalgia. ABC’s dreadful “Astronaut Wives Club” is the latest example. But space exploration is still very much happening in the present tense, or something like it, as seen on “Mission Pluto” (9 p.m., National Geographic), hosted by “Brain Games” maestro Jason Silva. “Mission” coincides with the much-anticipated “flyby” of the dwarf planet Pluto at the very edge of our solar system. The unmanned mission of the New Horizons craft to Pluto has been nine years in the making and has traveled more than three billion miles. Since launching in 2006, the New Horizons has traveled faster than any object made by man. Well beyond the forces of planetary gravity, it today approaches Pluto at the speed of nine miles per second. • For more down-to-earth concerns, “Frontline” (10 p.m., PBS) presents “Escaping ISIS,” a look at women held hostage by the terrorist religious group. On a related note, the six-episode series “Escaping Polygamy” (10 p.m., LMN) chronicles three sisters and exiles of a secretive Salt Lake City “clan” who help other women break free from an abusive cult lifestyle justified by fringe religious beliefs. • “The Blackout” on “American

Experience” (9 p.m., PBS) recalls July 13, 1977, when a lightning bolt hit a suburban power line, triggering a cascade of electrical failures that plunged a city of 7 million into darkness during a horrendous heat wave. The power outage arrived years into the city’s economic decline and bankruptcy. Many middle class residents had left the city, and those who remained felt abandoned by a local government forced to cut vital services to cope with a bank-enforced austerity plan. The blackout would see a night of looting, arson and chaos that became an enduring reminder of what can happen when social fabrics fray. • The best from the American League and National League, as chosen by fans, meet in the 86th Annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game (7 p.m., Fox), live from Cincinnati. • “My Giant Life” (10 p.m., TLC) follows four women, all 6 foot, 6 inches and taller as they navigate a world not terribly friendly to women at the outer limits of the “big and tall” category. • The new series “We’re Moving In” (10 p.m., FYI, TV-PG) puts a whole new digital spin on the home design and renovation show. Designers integrate homeowners’ Pinterest boards to discover more about their aesthetic interests and obsessions and derive decorating ideas.

* Jessica frets on “Fresh Off the Boat” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TVPG) * Old home week on “The Flash” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG) * The value of hard work on “blackish” (8:30 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * A sorority sister with good taste on “iZombie” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14).

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AROUND TOWN Lincoln High School Class of Brookdale Sumter invites the 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. on public to the following: 10:30-11:30 a.m. today, Delo- Thursday, July 16, at South and BibleSumter inspirations at Center, Resource ris andEnjoy Jimmyhymns Stephenson Brookdale 337 Manning Ave. This will present hymns and Bible inspirations; and 10-11 meeting will serve to close a.m. Thursday, July 16, Phyl- the business of the 52nd lis and Halvert Lawson, pia- class reunion and begin planning for the 54th renist and vocalist with Raise the Praise, will perform and union. Call Ferdinand Burns at (803) 968-4464. sing hymns. Call (803) 4694508. The General George L. Mabry The Sumter Chapter of the Na- Jr. Chapter 817, Military Order of the Purple Heart will meet tional Federation of the Blind at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July will meet at 7 p.m. today at 16, at Elks Lodge, 1100 W. Shiloh-Randolph Manor. Liberty St. All Purple Heart Marilyn McKnight, marketrecipients are invited to ating director of Believe in Faith Home Care, will speak. tend. Call (803) 506-3120. Contact Debra Canty, chapLincoln High School Class of ter president, at Debra1965 will meet at 11 a.m. on CanC2@frontier.com or at Friday, July 17, at the Lin(803) 775-5792. Add the coln High School gymnasigroup to your contacts for um, Council Street, to plan updated information on the for the 50-year class rerecorded message line at union. Call Betty Miller at (206) 376-5992. (803) 775-1616. The Devine Sistas of Pretty The Lincoln High School PresGirls Rock will accept donaervation Alumni Association tions for its back-to-school will hold a dinner fundraiser clothing drive from 6 to 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Frip.m. on the following Monday, July 17, at the Lincoln days: July 20; July 27; and High School gymnasium, Aug. 3. Items needed are: T- Council Street. Cost is $8 shirts; sneakers; shoes; per dinner and menu will socks; pants; uniforms; any consist of grilled chicken, other new or gently used seasoned rice, green beans, clothing items; and monesweet peas, roll, dessert tary donations. Drop off and a drink. Dine in or take your donations at High Roll- out. Call James L. Green at ers Club House, 3209 Broad (803) 968-4173. St. Ext. The donated items will be given out to those in The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association need from 6 to 8 p.m. on will hold a meeting / shoe rally Monday, Aug. 10. Call (803) and wine sip at 4 p.m. on 406-5917 or (803) 406-9621. Sunday, July 19, in the cafeThe Mayesville Summer Enteria on Council Street. richment Camp Program will There will be refreshments, be held 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. music and entertainment. Monday-Friday through Men and women are needAug. 7 at the Mayesville Ined to model shoes. Call Dorstitute School. Sponsored othy Richards at (803) 773by the Mayesville Educa6700 or James Green at tional and Industrial Insti(803) 968-4173. tute, the program will involve academic enrichment Cassandra’s Unique Creations as well as a host of physical will present a “Taking Our Children Back” back-to-school activities for participating bash from 10 a.m. until 1 youth ages 4-17. Weekly p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at fees are $10, $7 and $5 for first, second and third child Crosswell Park. Event will feature, food, raffles, cookrespectively. Fee includes daily breakfast, lunch and a off, fun and more. Vendor opportunities available. snack. Call Dr. Deborah L. Wheeler at (803) 983-7221 or Contact Cassandra Goodman at (803) 968-2084. Event Margie Jefferson at (803) is free and open to the pub453-5441. lic.

PUBLIC AGENDA LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 9 a.m., council chambers

SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., town hall

SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Today, noon, Sunset Country Club

PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall

LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Teen Center on Magnolia Street, Lynchburg SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers

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WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

A strong afternoon t-storm

Storms can be severe

An afternoon thunderstorm

Mostly sunny, a t-storm; warm

Seasonably warm with sunshine

Thunderstorms

96°

77°

96° / 73°

92° / 72°

93° / 71°

94° / 73°

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 50%

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of rain: 60%

WSW 8-16 mph

SW 8-16 mph

W 8-16 mph

NE 4-8 mph

SE 4-8 mph

S 4-8 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 93/72 Spartanburg 93/74

Greenville 93/74

Columbia 98/78

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

Sumter 96/77

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 96/75

ON THE COAST

Charleston 93/77

Today: Strong thunderstorm with potential for damaging winds. High 90 to 95. Wednesday: Partly sunny with a thunderstorm or two. High 90 to 95.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

94° 76° 91° 70° 102° in 1993 61° in 1953

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

Myrtle Beach 93/78

Manning 98/77

Today: A dangerous thunderstorm. Winds west-southwest 6-12 mph. Wednesday: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm. Winds west 6-12 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 96/78

Bishopville 96/75

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.45 74.74 74.60 97.11

24-hr chg -0.04 -0.05 -0.08 +0.07

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

0.00" 1.05" 2.08" 23.41" 20.34" 24.87"

NATIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL CITIES

Today Wed. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Atlanta 93/76/t 93/73/t Chicago 81/59/t 74/56/pc Dallas 99/77/s 97/78/s Detroit 83/60/t 75/55/s Houston 95/75/s 95/76/s Los Angeles 80/63/s 79/61/s New Orleans 93/76/s 94/77/s New York 82/73/t 83/65/t Orlando 92/75/t 92/77/t Philadelphia 86/73/t 84/68/t Phoenix 107/85/c 106/85/s San Francisco 72/59/pc 77/60/pc Wash., DC 86/74/t 86/69/t

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 87/69/t 96/74/t 98/76/t 95/76/t 86/77/t 93/77/t 96/72/t 94/76/t 98/78/t 94/76/t 87/74/t 94/76/t 95/74/t

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 1.49 -0.02 19 2.69 -0.16 14 1.69 -0.12 14 2.26 -0.01 80 75.35 +0.09 24 7.41 -0.35

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 86/62/t 94/71/t 94/72/t 94/75/t 85/74/t 94/74/t 94/70/t 95/72/t 96/74/t 95/72/t 89/72/t 93/73/t 94/72/t

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 96/78/t 90/74/t 94/72/t 93/75/t 94/76/t 90/71/t 93/74/t 90/72/t 92/77/t 92/75/t 97/77/s 97/76/t 93/76/t

Sunrise 6:21 a.m. Moonrise 5:09 a.m.

Sunset Moonset

8:34 p.m. 7:21 p.m.

New

First

Full

Last

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July 23

July 31

Aug 6

TIDES AT MYRTLE BEACH

High 8:25 a.m. 8:53 p.m. 9:16 a.m. 9:39 p.m.

Today Wed.

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 96/74/t 90/75/t 94/69/t 93/71/t 95/74/t 89/70/t 93/70/t 90/68/t 93/76/t 92/75/t 96/75/s 95/73/s 92/71/t

Ht. 2.8 3.5 2.8 3.4

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

Low Ht. 3:08 a.m. 0.0 3:07 p.m. -0.4 3:57 a.m. 0.0 3:56 p.m. -0.3

Today Hi/Lo/W 91/68/t 93/78/t 93/78/t 96/76/t 95/77/t 92/72/t 94/73/t 96/73/t 94/76/t 93/74/t 95/76/t 93/77/t 90/71/t

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 89/62/t 93/75/t 94/75/t 94/72/t 94/76/t 90/69/t 94/70/t 94/69/t 95/75/t 93/69/t 94/73/t 92/74/t 88/70/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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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep busy, do your research and refuse to make impulsive moves or decisions. Timing is everything, and knowing exactly what’s required to reach your goals with the least amount of opposition will result in your success. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Slow down and give yourself a chance to experiment with some of the more obscure ideas you would like to pursue. It’s okay to be different, but do your homework before heading down that path. There won’t be any room for error. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let your emotions get the better of you. Hold your thoughts until you can deal with the responses you get. Someone will put you in your place if you overreact or become aggressive. Exercise will help you curb a growing temper. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A secret affair may be enticing, but think it through before engaging in activities that are likely to end in distress. Think carefully before you jump into something without weighing the pros and cons. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your dedication and desire to make improvements to whatever cause you join will bring you popularity and clout. Share your plans and use constructive criticism as a bridge to implementing your plans. A partnership will enhance your position.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Problems will mount both at home and at work. Back away if someone tries to force his or her opinions on you. Look to make a change that will benefit you mentally, physically and financially. Don’t bend under pressure. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your ability to see situations clearly will help you make decisions that will benefit you and improve the relationships you have with others. Your unique approach to learning and cultural differences will encourage assistance. Travel is encouraged. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Cash deals will be tempting. Before you give the go-ahead, make sure you have all your facts straight. Home improvement projects will turn out well, but the cost is something you have to consider. Your plans are likely to go over budget. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will face a problem if you neglect your responsibilities within a work or personal partnership. You are best to make amends quickly so you can move forward without delay. Inconclusive information must not lead to overreacting or undue blame.

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POWERBALL SATURDAY

LUCKY FOR LIFE THURSDAY

10-15-20-32-34 PowerUp: 4

24-27-45-51-54 Megaball: 8; Megaplier: 3

11-39-46-52-54 Powerball: 3; PowerPlay 2

5-7-8-36-47 Lucky Ball: 16

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PICK 4 TUESDAY

0-0-6 and 3-8-0

1-4-2-2 and 7-6-1-1

PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC Brenda Gray shares a photo of her dogs, Mia, left, and Tia. Gray suggests Tia’s facial expression is saying, “Really? Do I have to stay here?”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Channel your energy into going above and beyond the call of duty when asked to do a job or work on a project. What you do in a timely fashion will be your ticket to bigger and better projects and monetary gains. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Competitive sports, socializing or spending time with the people you get the most from in return should take top priority. A trip that ensures both fun and learning will help you make decisions regarding your current and future lifestyle.

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LEGION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

A heaping helping of Watcher P-15’s righty tosses 2-hit shutout in win over Horry BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The Sumter P-15’s didn’t have much offense against Horry Post 111 in the opening game of their American Legion baseball state playoffs second-round series on Monday at Riley Park. That was OK though. Sumter had a whole lot of Jacob Watcher. The right-handed pitcher tossed a 2-hit shutout with 15 strikeouts, including fanning the final six batters of the game, as the P-15’s picked up a 2-0 victory to open the bestof-5 series. The second game of the series will be played today at 7 p.m. at the Carolina Forest High School field in Myrtle Beach. The game was moved from Horry’s normal home field at Conway High because of a scheduling conflict. Watcher struck out at least one batter in each inning except the fourth. He had two strikeouts in each of the first three innings and one in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings before having the blizzard of Ks in the final two innings. “I guess you can say I had a little extra adrenalin,” said Watcher, who didn’t walk or

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Sumter’s Jacob Watcher delivers a pitch during the P-15’s 2-0 victory over Horry Post 111 in the opening game of the American Legion state playoffs second-round series on Monday at Riley Park. Watcher tossed a 2-hit shutout with 15 strikeouts, no walks and no hit batters. hit a batter while allowing just the two hits. “I know I’m getting close to the end so I try to have a little something extra. “I was trying to throw it by them there at the end,” Watcher added. “I had been

setting them up early in the game, trying to get them off balance. I try to pitch a little differently each inning.” The first hit Watcher gave up was a 2-out bloop single by Caleb Nobles in the second inning. The second was a legiti-

mate rip down the leftfield line by Horry’s Colby Ard with two outs in the seventh. Ard had intentions of trying to stretch it into a double, but Sumter leftfielder Ryan Touchberry played the ball well and got his throw in

quickly. Ard slipped when he put on the brakes and was eventually tagged out in a rundown. “I think that was a real momentum changer for us,”

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MLB ALL-STAR GAME

SEC MEDIA DAYS

Plenty of fresh faces highlight All-Star game

Sankey: League leading the way on social issues

BY RONALD BLUM The Associated Press CINCINNATI — Not too long ago, Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and Gerrit Cole were the ones picking up the extra balls and getting pranked into paying the pricey checks. Now, along with the likes of Kris Bryant, Matt Harvey and many others, they’ve become the face of the All-Star Game and the future of the

major leagues. “The Derek Jeter generation in the last few years came to the end of their careers. We have a great new crop of young players,” new Commissioner Rob Manfred said. This is an age when The Kids are All Right — a record 20 of the 76 All-Stars for tonight’s game are 25 or younger, according to

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BY DAVID BRANDT The Associated Press

The No. 1-ranked Djokovic has firmly established his bona fides as one of the greats of the game by just about any measure, including his three championships at Wimbledon, five at the Australian Open, and one at the U.S. Open. By getting to Grand Slam title No. 9, he pushed ahead of quite a group of guys with eight:

HOOVER, Ala. — Former Southeastern Conference Mike Slive was known to invoke the words of historical figures like Winston Churchill when talking about challenges facing the league. Greg Sankey quoted Bob Dylan. The new commissioner used his first state-of-the-league address to praise the SEC for leading the way in athletics as well as on social issues, using the lyrics of a Dylan song to make his point. Standing in SANKEY front of three huge video screens at SEC Media Days Monday, the 51-year-old Sankey quoted Dylan’s “The Times They Are a-Changin’” to describe the league’s ongoing evolution as one of the college game’s dominant forces. “Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen and keep your eyes wide open,” said Sankey, quoting one of Dylan’s most famous songs. “The chance won’t come again.” Sankey touted the rapidly growing SEC Network, which helped the league earn record revenue last year. He also praised leadership at schools in South Carolina and Mississippi, which have issued statements in support of distancing their respective states from Confederate flag imagery. “The times, they are changing, and the times will continue to change as we move forward,” Sankey said. Sankey replaces Slive, who resigned June 1 after a 13-year

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is just one of a record 20 All-star players who are 25 years or younger and will be representing their club in today’s MLB All-Star game in Cincinnati.

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Djokovic closing in on Federer, Nadal BY HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Novak Djokovic displays the trophy he received for winning the Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday in London. Djokovic beat Roger Federer 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.

LONDON — A day after winning Wimbledon for a ninth Grand Slam title, moving within five of Rafael Nadal’s total and putting him more than halfway to Roger Federer’s record of 17, Novak Djokovic was asked about the possibility of catching his two rivals. He exhaled. “I don’t want to say it’s too early to talk about it,” Djokovic began, then interrupted himself with a laugh. “I mean, it’s probably the right time to talk about it.” It sure is.

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TV, RADIO TODAY

6 a.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas – Toronto vs. Houston (NBA TV). 8 a.m. – International Cycling: Tour de France Stage 10 from La- PierreSaint-Martin, France (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 a.m. – College Football: SEC Football Media Days from Hoover, Ala. (SEC NETWORK). 11 a.m. – College Football: SEC Football Media Days from Hoover, Ala. (ESPN). 1 p.m. – College Football: College Football Media Days (ESPNU). 3 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas – Portland vs. San Antonio (NBA TV). 5:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas – New York vs. Philadelphia (NBA TV). 6 p.m. – International Soccer: Gold Cup Group B Match from Toronto – Jamaica vs. El Salvador (FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – American Legion Baseball: State Playoffs Second-Round Series Game Two – Sumter at Horry (WWHMFM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: MLB All-Star Game from Cincinnati (WACH 57). 7 p.m. – NPF Softball: Chicago vs. Florida from Orlando, Fla. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas – Phoenix vs. Utah (NBA TV). 8 p.m. – International Athletics: Pan American Games from Toronto – Swimming, Women’s Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Judo and Gymnastics (ESPN2). 8:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Gold Cup Group B Match from Toronto – Canada vs. Costa Rica (FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). 10 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Atlanta at Phoenix (SPORTSOUTH). 10:30 p.m. – International Soccer: International Champions Cup Match from San Jose, Calif. – San Jose vs. Club America (FOX SPORTS 1). 11 p.m. – IRL Racing: Indy Lights Series Grand Prix of Milwaukee from West Allis, Wis. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 4 a.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas – Washington vs. Dallas (NBA TV).

GOLF By The Associated Press JOHN DEERE CLASSIC PAR SCORES

Sunday At TPC Deere Run Silvis, Ill. Purse: $4.7 million Yardage: 7,268; Par: 71 Final x-won on second playoff hole; a-amateur x-Jordan Spieth (500), $846,000 71-64-61-68–264 -20 Tom Gillis (300), $507,600 66-65-69-64–264 -20 Zach Johnson (163), $272,600 66-68-66-65–265 -19 Danny Lee (163), $272,600 68-68-62-67–265 -19 Chris Stroud (100), $171,550 68-68-67-63–266 -18 Justin Thomas (100), $171,550 63-67-69-67–266 -18 Johnson Wagner (100), $171,550 68-63-68-67–266 -18 Kevin Chappell (78), $131,600 68-69-64-67–268 -16 Daniel Summerhays (78), $131,600 65-67-68-68–268 -16 Steve Wheatcroft (78), $131,600 67-66-70-65–268 -16 Will Wilcox (78), $131,600 66-66-69-67–268 -16 Jason Bohn (63), $103,400 68-68-69-64–269 -15 Carl Pettersson (63), $103,400 66-71-66-66–269 -15 Luke Guthrie (56), $84,600 64-70-67-69–270 -14 Scott Piercy (56), $84,600 67-69-67-67–270 -14 Robert Streb (56), $84,600 66-70-68-66–270 -14 Jerry Kelly (54), $75,200 70-66-67-68–271 -13 Adam Hadwin (51), $59,220 68-70-69-65–272 -12 Scott Pinckney (51), $59,220 66-66-71-69–272 -12

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Sunday At Lancaster Country Club Lancaster, Pa. Purse: $4.5 million Yardage: 6,483; Par: 70 Final a-amateur In Gee Chun, $810,000 68-70-68-66–272 Amy Yang, $486,000 67-66-69-71–273 Inbee Park, $267,073 68-70-70-67–275 Stacy Lewis, $267,073 69-67-69-70–275 Brooke Henderson, $141,396 70-73-68-66–277 Pernilla Lindberg, $141,396 70-70-70-67–277 So Yeon Ryu, $141,396 72-68-70-67–277 Jane Park, $141,396 66-72-71-68–277 Morgan Pressel, $141,396 68-70-71-68–277 Shiho Oyama, $141,396 70-66-71-70–277 Michelle Wie, $100,542 72-68-68-70–278 Lydia Ko, $89,589 70-72-69-68–279 Min Lee, $89,589 71-68-70-70–279

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SUNDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Mets 5, Arizona 3 Miami 8, Cincinnati 1 Washington 3, Baltimore 2 Chicago Cubs 3, Chicago White Sox 1 San Diego 2, Texas 1 San Francisco 4, Philadelphia 2 Colorado 11, Atlanta 3 L.A. Dodgers 4, Milwaukee 3 Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 5, 10 innings

NASCAR The Associated Press QUAKER STATE 400 RESULTS

Saturday At Kentucky Speedway Sparta, Ky. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (9) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267 laps, 48 points, $209,316. 2. (4) Joey Logano, Ford, 267, 43, $161,118. 3. (8) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267, 42, $125,335. 4. (20) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 267, 41, $124,295. 5. (16) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 267, 39, $142,111. 6. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267, 39, $140,656. 7. (3) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 267, 37, $135,176. 8. (15) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 267, 36, $137,640. 9. (6) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 35, $132,151. 10. (13) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 267, 34, $102,715. 11. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 267, 33, $95,890. 12. (12) Aric Almirola, Ford, 267, 32, $123,951. 13. (28) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 267, 31, $126,790. 14. (7) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 267, 30, $116,156. 15. (14) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 267, 29, $93,915. 16. (27) Greg Biffle, Ford, 267, 28, $116,523. 17. (5) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 27, $111,035. 18. (25) David Ragan, Toyota, 267, 26, $11,479. 19. (30) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 267, 25, $118,123. 20. (26) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 267, 25, $121,290. 21. (10) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 23, $99,365. 22. (18) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 267, 22, $109,660. 23. (21) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 267, 21, $109,248. 24. (32) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 267, 20, $106,998. 25. (11) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 267, 19, $119,526. 26. (24) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 267, 18, $111,423. 27. (19) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 266, 17, $97,090. 28. (36) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 266, 0, $82,065. 29. (34) David Gilliland, Ford, 266, 15, $101,523. 30. (29) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 266, 14, $83,290. 31. (31) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 266, 14, $90,772. 32. (38) Brett Moffitt, Ford, 266, 12, $80,115. 33. (22) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 265, 11, $105,779. 34. (23) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 265, 10, $86,515. 35. (1) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 265, 9, $112,373. 36. (42) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 264, 9, $78,410. 37. (33) Cole Whitt, Ford, 264, 7, $78,352. 38. (40) Will Kimmel, Ford, 263, 6, $73,752. 39. (41) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 260, 0, $69,680. 40. (43) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, 247, 4, $65,680. 41. (35) Jeb Burton, Toyota, suspension, 175, 3, $61,680. 42. (39) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, accident, 145, 2, $57,680. 43. (37) Josh Wise, Ford, accident, 17, 1, $54,180.

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SUNDAY’S GAMES

Atlanta 84, New York 76 Phoenix 70, Seattle 60 Chicago 96, Connecticut 76 Minnesota 66, San Antonio 49

TODAY’S GAMES

Minnesota at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

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Tampa Bay 4, Houston 3 Oakland 2, Cleveland 0 N.Y. Yankees 8, Boston 6 Washington 3, Baltimore 2 Minnesota 7, Detroit 1 Kansas City 11, Toronto 10 Chicago Cubs 3, Chicago White Sox 1 San Diego 2, Texas 1 L.A. Angels 10, Seattle 3

MONDAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled All-Star game at Cincinnati, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

NATIONAL LEAGUE

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter National AAA All Stars, a 9- and 10-year-old baseball team will play in the state championship in Clemson from July 17-23. The team is currently raising funds to cover expenses for the upcoming 12-team tournament, which includes six days of lodging and food. The players are selling raffle tickets to win a YETI cooler valued at $250 or Chick-filA for a year — 52 free combo meals. Tickets are $5 for a single ticket or $10 for 3 tickets and can be purchased by contacting any player or Coach Mark Campbell at (803) 468-2193. The drawing will be held and winners will be contacted on Thursday, July 16 . The team will also hold a “spirit night” at the Sumter Chick-fil-A on Broad Street on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

8 p.m. A portion of all proceeds from items sold during the 3-hour window will be donated to the team. The team has also set up a GoFundMe page, located at www.gofundme.com/Sumternational for those who wish to donate online. “It is a great privilege and honor to be able to go to Clemson, S.C., and represent our district in the state tournament,” said Sumer National head coach Campbell. “The kids are really excited and frankly, so are we, the coaches and parents. We are doing everything we can to practice hard, to play ball and raise money to help cover expense to travel and play over three hours away from home. “Thank you to the entire Sumter and Manning community for all you have done already to support us. We appreciate every bit of the en-

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couragement and financial support.” Sumter National is coached by Campbell, Billy Lyons and Scott Richardson. The 12 players are Cameron Baker, Clayton Baker, Davis Campbell, Jackson Campbell, Dax Dickerson, Hayden Griffin, TJ Hicks, Hayden Lyons, Troy Meadows, Brandt Reynolds, Dylan Richardson and Blake VanPatten. Sumter National defeated Sumter American 10-4 on July 3 to win the District 9 championship. After suffering an 11-1 loss against Sumter American in its first game in the tournament, Sumter National won four straight games. Sumter National scored 62 runs while allowing just 24. “I could not be any more proud of these boys and how hard they played in this tournament,” said Coach Campbell.

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Cowboys’ Bryant warns he won’t play without long-term deal IRVING, Texas— Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant is sending another signal that he won’t play without a longterm contract. Bryant posted a message on Twitter to Dallas fans Monday, apologizing while saying he “will not be there” if he doesn’t have a new deal by Wednesday’s deadline. SPIETH WINS JOHN DEERE CLASSIC IN PLAYOFF

SILVIS, Ill. — Jordan Spieth made it a lot tougher on himself than it needed to be. In the end, Spieth got exactly what he was looking for from the John Deere Classic: a win and some pos-

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itive energy ahead of the British Open. Spieth beat Tom Gillis on the second hole of a playoff to win at TPC Deere Run on Sunday for his fourth victory of the season. Gillis and Spieth, who opened the tournament with an even-par 71, finished the final round at 20-under 264. Zach Johnson and Danny Lee tied for third at 19 under. SOUTH KOREA’S IN GEE CHUN WINS U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN

LANCASTER, Pa. — In Gee Chun’s modest goal for her first U.S. Women’s Open was to enjoy every new experience. The 20-year-old South Ko-

SUMTER-HORRY SCHEDULE MONDAY

MONDAY’S GAMES

TODAY’S GAMES

Sumter National AAA All Stars playing for state championship

Sumter 2, Horry 0

No games scheduled

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Watcher said. “Ryan came up with that throw and made a great play.” The P-15’s only had three hits up until that point against Horry right-hander Patrick Orlando. However, Todd Larrimer led off the seventh with a home run over the left field wall to break the scoreless tie. “He had thrown me a fastball the pitch before so I figured he was coming back with a curveball, and he did,” said Larrimer. “He left it hanging over the plate and I hit it really good.” With one out, Courtland Howard reached on his second infield single of the game. Dawson Price followed

TODAY

Sumter at Horry, 7 p.m. (at Carolina Forest High School)

WEDNESDAY

Horry at Sumter, 7 p.m.

with a shot to dead center that diving centerfielder Matthew McGhee couldn’t catch. It went for an RBI double and Sumter’s final hit of the game. Sumter, playing just its second game in 15 days after winning its first-round series against Lexington by forfeit, finished with just 16 hits. “We didn’t hit the ball the way we would have liked to,” said P-15’s head coach Steve Campbell. “You have to give their pitcher a lot of credit

rean stormed from behind, posting birdies on four of the last seven holes to rally for an unlikely one-stroke victory Sunday. KYLE BUSCH WINS SPRINT CUP 400-MILE RACE AT KENTUCKY

SPARTA, Ky.— Though Kyle Busch remains outside NASCAR’s championship playoff looking in, his prospects continue getting stronger. Busch outdueled Joey Logano late to win the Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway, moving a little closer to making the 10-race championship playoff. From wire reports

though. He pitched a really good game.” After giving up the double to Price, Orlando struck out Javon Martin before leaving the mound because he was overheated. Orlando went 6 2/3 innings, striking out five and walking none while allowing the six hits. “He’s given us that kind of effort all year,” said Post 111 head coach Timmy Whittaker of Orlando, a rising senior at Carolina Forest who has made a verbal commitment to Limestone. “He got out there and battled. I didn’t want to take any chances with him (in the seventh).” The P-15’s will start Britton Beatson on the mound today. He has been sidelined with back issues and it will be his first mound appearance in five weeks.

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DJOKOVIC FROM PAGE B1

ALL-STAR FROM PAGE B1 STATS. “I think the young talent in baseball is better than it’s been in years,” said Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, one of the older All-Stars at 35. “These are exciting players, players that kids can look up to.” His former teammates — baseball royalty, in the form of Mariano River and Jeter — are gone. The brash bats who rule the new era belong to Giancarlo Stanton, Yasiel Puig and Manny Machado, trying to solve bold arms led by Chris Archer, Cole and Harvey. Major League Baseball, which often relies on the nostalgia of its 19th-century roots, is striving to connect with 21st-century youth more familiar with Reddit and Tinder than Josh Reddick and Branden Pinder. “We’re working very hard to give our fans the kind of access to those players and others in order to raise their awareness of these players,” Manfred said. “We do realize we have a challenge in that regard because of what I characterize as generational change.” How different it was in 2011, when Trout was 19 and arrived at his first big league camp. Some Los Angeles Angels veterans invited him to dinner Mastro’s City Hall Steakhouse in Scottsdale, Arizona. A waiter brought the check, which came to $1,800, and ace pitcher Jeff Weaver

pitch probably not so much.” Production on the field. Personality off it. That’s what baseball’s bosses are looking for. MLB announced in February it had hired Anomaly its new multimedia creative marketing agency. Its first campaign, “This in Baseball,” debuted in April for opening day and featured Trout, Stanton and Puig. Others highlighted this season include Joc Pederson, Nolan Arenado and George Springer. “When you look at the Mike Trouts and the Bryce Harpers and the Kris Bryants of the world, we’re just so fortunate and we need to take advantage of this opportunity to the fullest,” said Jacqueline Parkes, Major League Baseball’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Yet as much as baseball tries to move forward, the sport always looks behind. Hosting the All-Stars for the first time since 1988, the Reds celebrate their history at Great American Ball Park, which opened in 2003. Statues of former stars Ted Kluszewski, Ernie Lombardi, Joe Nuxhall and Frank Robinson greet fans outside the home plate gate in Crosley Terrace, an homage to the sloped outfield at the team’s home from 1912-70. A Rose Garden outside the first-base stands was planted in tribute to — who else? — Pete Rose, the hometown hero banned from baseball for life for gambling on the Reds to win while playing and managing the club.

handed it to Trout and told him the bill was his to pay. When Trout arrived at Tempe Diablo Stadium a few days later, he found a toy truck in front of his locker. Inside were 7,200 quarters. And Weaver punked the newbie outfielder later in spring training with a message on the right-field scoreboard, urging fans to call “Mike Trout directly with your baseball questions” during an exhibition game — with his actual cell phone number, of course. “It was pretty creative of them,” said Trout, now a four-time All-Star and winner of an MVP award. “It’s part of breaking into the big leagues.” At 23, Bryant looks more high school student than bigtime ballplayer. He made his big league debut in April, and his 12 homers and 51 RBIs have given Chicago Cubs’ fans hope of a first World Series title since 1908. Face of the game? He doesn’t think so. “It is pretty cool to be mentioned in the same sentence as those guys,” he said. Cole, a new All-Star at age 24, hopes to bring the Pirates their first title since 1979. He’s just two years removed from bringing the veterans balls and gloves out to the field every day during spring training and proving his worth to teammates with a different kind of pitch. “We’d sing a lot of songs on the bus,” he said. “My voice has gotten better — my

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As Federer put it during the trophy ceremony at Centre Court on Sunday: “Novak played not only great today but the whole two weeks, plus the whole year, plus last year, plus the year before that.” If it weren’t for a four-set loss to Stan Wawrinka in the French Open final, after knocking out Nadal in the quarterfinals, Djokovic would be heading to the U.S. Open, which he won in 2011, with a chance at a calendaryear Grand Slam, just like Serena Williams. Disappointing as that defeat against Wawrinka was, preventing him from claiming a career Grand Slam, Djokovic recovered quickly. “Considering where I was, my state of mind, I would say, three, four weeks ago,” Djokovic said Monday, “it’s pretty amazing to be here with you today as the Wimbledon champion.” It was pointed out to Djokovic that he is the only player who has beaten seven-time Wimbledon champion Federer on the grass of the All England Club, as well as nine-time French Open champion Nadal on the red clay of Roland Garros. And Djokovic happened to do it in the span of a little more than a month. “That is a great achievement, now that you mention it,” Djokovic said, leaning back in his chair. “I didn’t think about it, but it feels pretty good. It’s probably an ultimate challenge to win against those two guys on their most preferred surfaces.”

Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Fred Perry, Ken Rosewall. Plus, Djokovic is 28, and by all accounts only getting better. As for chasing the numbers put up by contemporaries Federer and Nadal? “I’m still far, far away from that. It’s still a long way ahead,” Djokovic said Monday at the All England Club, about 18 hours after earning his third Wimbledon championship, and second in a row, with a 7-6 (1), 6-7 (10), 6-4, 6-3 victory over secondranked Federer. “Winning one Grand Slam, I know what it takes. It’s a lot of effort. A lot of things have to come together. So to reach these two guys would be something incredible. But honestly, I’m not thinking about it now.” Instead, Djokovic said, he derives motivation from his “passion and love for the sport, and just the joy that I find in playing tennis,” along with a sense of “responsibility” he feels to “keep going and bring joy to myself and to” those closest to him, including his wife and their 8-month-old son, Stefan. Djokovic also said he feels “like I have many years in front of me.” That’s probably true, although it will not be easy to maintain the pace he established recently. Over the past 20 Grand Slam tournaments, Djokovic has reached 15 finals — a Federeresque rate — and won eight. And who were the men who lost to Djokovic in those eight? Federer (two), Nadal (three), and Andy Murray (three). Not too shabby.

Keeping Sumter Beautiful Karen Hyatt Asst. Public Works Director • Sumter County Public Works RECYCLING 101 What is recycling? You collect your aluminum cans, newspapers, plastic bottles and other recyclables, drop them in the recycling bin and take the bin to the curb for pickup or to one of Sumter County’s recycling centers. That is recycling-but only part of it. You have seen the chasing arrows that make up the recycling symbol. Each arrow represents one step in the three-step process of the recycling loop: (1) Collection and processing (2) manufacturing and (3) buying recycled products. The first step is collection and processing. You can collect your recyclables at home and store them in a recycling bin, paper bag or cardboard box. Take a moment to rinse bottles and cans. Do this for both curbside and recycling center sites. That will help reduce smell and keep bugs away when you are storing the items for recycling. If you live in the City of Sumter, place your recycling bin at curbside on your designated collection day. If you live in the county, you can take your recyclables to a recycling center. Regardless of the method of collection, the next part of the process is the same. Recyclables are sent to a materials recovery facility to be prepared for market. Recyclables are bought and sold just like any other commodity and prices for the material changes based on the market. The second step is the manufacturing where recyclables are made into new products and shipped to stores. There are thousands of products manufactured totally or partially from recycled materials including steel cans, plastic bottles, paper towels, glass and aluminum beverage containers and newspaper. The third step is buying recycled or “closing the loop”. In this final step, the

original items that were collected have now come full-circle: from bag or bin to a manufacturer, to the store shelf, and back to your home. After using the items, you can then start the loop again by saving them for recycling. Buying recycled content products results in manufactures making more recycled content products and ensures the success of Sumter’s and other communities recycling program. You are not really recycling if you are not buying recycled. In Sumter County you can recycle at one of nine county recycling centers. The locations are R ainaire Boulevard, Pinewood Road, Cane Savannah Road, Stamey Livestock Road, Alligator Branch Road, Bethel Church Road, Queen Chapel Road, Pleasant Grove Road and Spencer Road. These centers are opened Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Items accepted at the centers for recycling are newspaper, corrugated cardboard, bi-metal cans (soup/vegetable cans), glass (clear, green and brown), aluminum cans, plastic, tires, used motor oil, oil filters, oil bottles, cooking oil and scrap metals. Yard debris, brown goods and household garbage are also accepted. City of Sumter residences can recycle curbside. Items accepted at curbside in the City of Sumter include aluminum cans, bi-metal cans, glass, newspapers, plastic, card board, yard debris and household garbage. The City of Sumter offers cardboard and office paper recycling programs to businesses inside the City. For more information on recycling in Sumter, contact Karen Hyatt, Assistant Public Works Director at 436-2241 or Randolph Paige, Director of Sanitation Services for the City of Sumter at 4362558.

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SANKEY FROM PAGE B1 tenure that saw tremendous growth for the league. In many ways, Sankey’s personality on stage was reminiscent of Slive — personable yet soft-spoken. He inherits a league with ample power in college sports and unprecedented revenue thanks to the launch of the year-old SEC Network. But the Dylan reference was a subtle hint that the Sankey era could have its own unique style. He was active on Twitter throughout the day — a medium that Slive never used — even as he mingled with media members throughout the afternoon. “We’re different, but I learned a lot from Mike,” Sankey said. “Obviously, it is a different day. Times are changing, and that seemed an appropriate both song title and lyric.” The challenges facing Sankey are also daunting as the SEC — along with the other power five conferences — begin an era of compensating players with cost of attendance on top of their athletic scholarships. Among the issues to be sorted out is how schools calculate

‘We have made great strides forward as a Conference, and we cannot accept even one step back.’ SEC COMMISSIONER GREG SANKEY On the league’s challenges and future their individual cost of attendance. Some are worried that a larger number could turn into a recruiting advantage. Sankey has advocated transparency throughout the process. “It’s just an effort to make sure people understand the methodology,” Sankey said. “Obviously, we’ve understood cost of attendance awards can vary, and the methods used to calculate and arrive at those amounts can vary.” The league also agreed on new legislation over the summer that prohibits its schools from enrolling any athletes who have been subject to “serious misconduct” at their previous college institution. The league defined serious miscon-

duct as “sexual assault, domestic violence or other forms of sexual violence.” “Clearly, coaches have a responsibility for the young people on their rosters,” Sankey said. “That’s clear today, and I think that’s been clear over time.” Sankey acknowledged that his first address as commissioner was “a bit of a moment for me.” The veteran college administrator is very familiar with the league’s inner workings since being hired in 2002. Over the past three years, he’s been officially in charge of the league’s day-to-day operations. Despite that power, Sankey was mostly anonymous over the previous decade, often watching from the back of the room at SEC Media Days while Slive publicly discussed the league’s challenges. Now, Sankey is the man front and center. He’s adamant that even though the SEC had unprecedented success under Slive — including a run of seven straight national football championships from the 2006 to 2012 seasons — even better days are ahead of it. “We have made great strides forward as a Conference,” Sankey said. “and we cannot accept even one step back.”

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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during Monday’s Southeastern Conference college football media days in Hoover, Ala. Sankey replaced former commissioner Mike Slive and spoke about his vision for the conference.

OBITUARIES LEROY JAMES Funeral services for Leroy James, 78, husband of Lynell James, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. James Holinest Church, 3655 Myrtle Beach Highway, Sumter, with Pastor Alfreda Johnson officiating. Interment JAMES will follow at Fort Jackson Cemetery. Public visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Sumter. The family will receive friends at 501 Red and White St., Sumter. Mr. James entered into eternal rest on July 8, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Hazel and Clara Bell James. Mr. James was raised and educated in the Sumter community. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 21 years. Surviving are his wife, Lynell James; one son, Michael L. (Rhonda) James of Bronx, New York; stepchildren, Bruce T. McRae of Mayesville and Keturah M. Ransom of Queens, New York; two brothers, Ben E. James and Joseph James, both of Sumter; three grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Condolences may be made on his tribute page found at www.PalmerMemorialChapel. com. Palmer Memorial Chapel of Sumter is in charge of the services.

Auxiliary for several years, and she served as prayer chairman for Women’s Missionary Alliance. She retired from Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in 1980 and returned to her home in Dalzell, where she again served her Lord faithfully in her home church, Long Branch Baptist Church. Ms. Benenhaley’s life was dedicated to her Lord and Savior, and she was a tender and compassionate Christian throughout her life. Her focus was always to share Jesus Christ and to tell of his love and saving grace to everyone. Survivors include three sisters, Lois (John) Cook, Alice (Ben) Chase and Ann (Ray) Shoemaker; one brother, John Mark (Bobbie) Benenhaley; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Gladys Ray, Louise Benenhaley, Estelle Benenhaley, Henrietta Benenhaley, Peggy Hood, Theo Carpenter and Connie Buckner; and two brothers, Raymond Benenhaley and Ernest Benenhaley. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that memorials be sent to Long Branch Baptist Church, Dalzell, or Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, Greenwood. The family would like to express its appreciation for the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Barnwell County Nursing Home. The family has entrusted Dyches Funeral Home and Crematory of Barnwell with the arrangements.

SHIMONE A. GILLINS Shimone Armaad Gillins

died on Friday, July 10, 2015. He was born on Jan. 31, 1983, in Sumter County, a son of Freddie Tyrone and Patricia Gillins. Shimone was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was employed at Palmetto Pigeon Plant in Sumter. Shimone was an easygoing person who loved his family and especially his two daughters. He leaves to cherish his memories: his father and mother; two daughters, Simone’ and London Gillins; one stepson, Dedrick Garrick; one sister, Thameka B. Doughty of Sumter; maternal grandmother, Perscilla Bradley; paternal grandmother, Bessie Gillins of Sumter; one aunt, Janifer (Simon) Squire; seven uncles, Toney (Pequita) Bradley and June Bradley III, David, Charles, Alvin, Wayne and Steve Gillins, all of Sumter; one grandaunt, Julia (Willie) McDuffie of Sumter; a special friend, Latoya Rush; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Greater Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 609 Miller Road, Sumter, with Minster David Gillins, eulogist. The family is receiving friends at the home, 20 Gates St., Sumter. The management and staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave., Sumter, SC 29150 is serving the Gillins family. Online memorials may be sent to the family via sumterfuneralservice@gmail.com.

GERTRUDE BENENHALEY Gertrude Benenhaley, 96, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Funeral arrangements will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Long Branch Baptist Church with Dr. Eleazer Benenhaley and the Rev. John Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Dyches Funeral Home in Barnwell and on Wednesday from noon until time of service at the church. Born in Sumter, Ms. Benenhaley was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Frances Ray Benenhaley. She attended schools in Sumter County and Toccoa Falls, Georgia. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Toccoa Falls Bible College and focused her studies in Bible, speech, and child study. Upon graduation from Toccoa Falls Bible College, she served children at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in Greenwood for 27 years. While at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, she was a member of Connie Maxwell Baptist Church and was faithful in many activities of the church, where she taught a Sunday school class of 12-year-old girls for 15 years. She was also a leader of Girls

BONNIE P. HIBBARD BISHOPVILLE — Bonnie Pike Hibbard, 93, widow of Lawrence Hibbard, died on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Born in London, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Liney Pike. She was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Larry Hibbard Jr. (Connie) of Bishopville; a daughter, Joyce Ann Clarke of Florida; nine grandchildren, Larry, Danita, Rodney, Hannah, Robin, Debbie, Roxanne, Jeff and Angel; 19 great-grandchildren, Shawn, Jaysten, Walker, Mikah, Joe, Angela, Christina, Lane, Lola, Taylor, Nikki, Tommer, Christopher, Loni, Tasha, Little Darrell, Austin, Jaden and Landen; and seven greatgreat-grandchildren, Riley, Cameron, Savannah, Trenten, Jayce, Lane and Lola. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. today in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Homer Hinson officiating. Burial will be on Saturday in London, Kentucky. The family will receive friends following the service until 7 p.m. at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

DAVID MULDROW JR. David Muldrow Jr., 70,

died on Monday, July 13, 2015, at his home. Born on May 13, 1945, in Sumter County, he was a son of David and Verlina Muldrow. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 71 James St., Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

WILLIE LEE DANEY JR. MANNING — Willie Lee Daney Jr., 31, died on Monday, July 13, 2013, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on April 4, 1984, in Manning, a son of Willie Lee Sr. and Evone Frierson Daney. The family is receiving friends at the home of his parents, 1148 Allen Road, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

ETHEL G. HOLLOWAY Ethel Graham Holloway, widow of David Holloway, of 317 Abbeville Ave. NE, Aiken, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 12, 2015, at Pruitt Health of Bamberg. Born on Sept. 6, 1930, in Bamberg County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mattie Counts Graham. The family is receiving visitors at the home of Hermean Graham, 888 Seminole Trail, Bamberg. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

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LEGAL NOTICES Estate Notice Sumter County

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate:

Dorothy W. Black #2015ES4300400

Personal Representative Treva W. Fulton

1015 South Cedar Avenue Andrews, SC 29510

Estate:

Estate Notice Sumter County

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Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

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Personal Representative Wilbur Lewis

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Christine Elizabeth McKnight Dicks #2015ES4300392

Personal Representative Eubie Dicks

C/O Calvin Hastie Attorney at Law 7 East Hampton Ave. Sumter, SC 29150

Kenneth Larue Welch #2015ES4300399

Personal Representative Deborah D. Frye

8150 Wateree Road Rembert, SC 29128

Estate:

Personal Representative Abraham Wright

12165 Beltsville Drive

Horatio, SC 29062

Estate:

Vanessa McNelly #2015ES4300397

Personal Representative William McNelly

435 Havenwood Drive Sumter, SC 29150

Beltville, Maryland, 20705

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Thomas Bill Warren #2015ES4300384

Personal Representative Bonnie Warren

1610 Jefferson Road

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Estate:

Emily Lenoir Burrows Sanders #2015ES4300398

Personal Representative Emily S. Ward

2301 Clematis Trail Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Marie T. Crolley #2015ES4300380

Personal Representative Larry C. Crolley

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Estate: Eleanor Cole Patterson #2015ES4300383 Personal Representative Emily P. Dodd

46 Lakeland Avenue Moore, SC 29369

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Bryan L. Prescott #2015ES4300390

Personal Representative Brenda S. Prescott

3175 Boots Branch Road Sumter, SC 29153

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, Post Office Box 2065, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-2065, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-In-Equity or Special Referee for Sumter County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 (e) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedures, specifically provide that the said Master-In-Equity or Special Master is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this cause.

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Bruce Yates Jackson #2015ES4300389

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Charles Jackson, Sr. #2015ES4300376

Personal Representative Charles Jackson, Jr.

Rembert, SC 29128

Personal Representative Betty J. Pinkney Sumter, SC 29150

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6580 Springhill Road

Ollie Mae Lane #2015ES4300385 220 Council Street

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-01445 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Branch Banking and Trust Company, PLAINTIFF, VS. The Estate of James M. Gordon, Deceased, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Estate of James M. Gordon, Deceased, their heirs or devisees, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, DEFENDANT(S).

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YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said Defendants, or someone in their behalf or in behalf of any of them, shall within thirty (30) days after service of notice of this order upon them by publication, exclusive of the day of such service, procure to be appointed for them, or any of them, a Guardian Ad Litem to represent them or any of them for the purposes of this action, the Plaintiff will apply for an order making the appointment of said Guardian Ad Litem Nisi absolute.

LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff above named against the Defendants above named for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage given by James M. Gordon to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, dated November 17, 2011, recorded November 21, 2011, in the office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Sumter County, in Book 1162, at Page 3529; thereafter, said Mortgage was assigned to Branch Banking and Trust Company by assignment instrument dated May 20, 2014 and recorded June 10, 2015 in Book 1212 at Page 699. The description of the premises as contained in said mortgage is as follows:

TO THE DEFENDANTS: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on June 15, 2015. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the order appointing Russell Z. Plowden, Esq., whose address is Guardian Ad Litem for Richard Roe, SCRA Attorney for John Doe, 4500 Jackson Boulevard, 1st Floor,

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 4 of County Club Estates Subdivision, Section No. 4, on that plat prepared by Carl J. Croft, RLS, dated January 16, 1993 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB 93 at Page 69. 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 identical property conveyed unto James M. Gordon by Deed of the Estate Shirley G. Scott by Everette N. Scott, Personal Representative dated November 2, 2009 and recorded November 3, 2009 in Book 1131 at Page 2299 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Thereafter, James M. Gordon died on March 24, 2015.

TMS No. 207-05-02-032 Property address: 40 Par Court Sumter, SC 29154 SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A. Ronald C. Scott, SC Bar #4996 Reginald P. Corley, SC Bar #69453 Angelia J. Grant, SC Bar #78334 Vance L. Brabham, III, SC Bar #71250 William S. Koehler, SC Bar #74935 J. Harrison Rushton, SC Bar #100406 Andrew M. Wilson, SC Bar #72553 Andrew A. Powell, SC Bar #100210 Andrew M. Sullivan, SC Bar #100464 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29204 803-252-3340

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TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE-NAMED:

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Columbia, SC 29209, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for all persons whomsoever herein collectively designated as Richard Roe, defendants herein whose names and addresses are unknown, including any thereof who may be minors, under other legal disability, or serving in the military, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, and for all named Defendants, addresses unknown, who may be infants, under a legal disability, or serving in the Military, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on the 2nd day of July, 2015.

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