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Justices: Autopsy reports not public Ruling limits breadth of state’s Freedom of Information Act

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 With a ruling posted to its website Wednesday morning, the S.C. Supreme Court limited the scope of the state’s Freedom of Information Act, a decision that advocates of open government fear will make it more difficult for the public to check the actions of government agencies and elected officials.

In a case initiated by The Sumter Item in response to a police-involved shooting, four of the court’s five justices ruled that autopsy reports compiled by a county coroner’s office as part of a law-enforcement investigation are private medical records and are exempt from public disclosure under FOIA. Justice Kaye Hearn ruled the state’s highest court is “compelled here by the plain meaning of the statutory term to conclude MORE that an autopsy report is INSIDE exempt from the FOIA’s Senior News disclosure requirement.”

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This week’s ruling concludes nearly four years of wrangling over the autopsy of Aaron Jacobs, a 25-year-old man shot and killed in a confrontation with Sumter police officers on Sept. 28, 2010. Two officers approached Jacobs, who was walking on Patriot Parkway, while searching for a suspect in a carjacking, a meeting that ended in Jacobs’ death. A different man was later arrested for the carjacking.

Sumter Item reporter Joe Perry requested a copy of Jacobs’ autopsy to determine the circumstances of Jacobs’ death. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock refused, saying the report was a private medical record. Osteen Publishing Co., publisher of The Sumter Item, brought suit to force the release of the information under FOIA, the state law requiring government records and documents be made available to the public.

Jay Bender, an attorney for the S.C. Press Association, argued The Sumter Item’s case at a Feb. 5 hearing in front of the court. He thinks the court majority created an overly broad definition of “medical record” in its ruling.

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Overpass will close for more than year Mayor: Lafayette bridge replacement unavoidable

BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 Folks who frequently use the southern portion of Lafayette Drive will soon have to plan an alternate route for passing

ing to Aug. 11, and the bridge will remain inaccessible for 64 weeks while department employees work to replace the structure. It is set to reopen to traffic on Nov. 2, 2015, barring any unexpected delays.

through downtown Sumter.

According to a news release published by the S.C. Department of Transportation on Tuesday, the bridge on South Lafayette Drive will be closed for longer than a year, beginning in August.

Officials have set the date of clos-

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Fire truck company plans expansion

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An employee of Fire Equipment Services shapes a chrome covering for a fire truck at the company’s facility on Stamey Livestock Road. The manufacturer recently got approval for a future expansion at the site that could boost its production and add to its workforce.

Vote for business request could mean more local jobs

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 A zoning change could be the first step to a significant business expansion.

By approving a business request Tuesday, Sumter City Council paved the way for a new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on the Stamey Livestock Road site of Fire Equipment Services.

Council gave its consent to the

company’s planned development site, allowing the maker of fire department equipment to greatly expand the capacity of its Sumter operations, allowing the company to build more fire trucks and add more employees to do it.

It would be the biggest change to the former G&G Metal Fabrication since it was acquired by Greenvillebased Safe Industries at the end of last year. The company manufactures fire trucks along with other equipment for firehouses across South Carolina.

The company hopes to build a

new structure that would house 12 “build bays” as well as space for a new conference center.

“This will help us take it to the next level,” said Randy Porter, vice president. “Whether we can do it all at once, I don’t know, but that’s the plan.”

The company currently has two 7,500-square-foot manufacturing spaces inside its building off Broad Street Extension, but the 125-foot-wide by 400-foot-long building will offer the company

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Councilman steps down; special election in November

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 Voters will have one more choice to make in November, after a seat on city council came open unexpectedly this week.

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Councilman Charlie Burns announced he would be stepping down from his seat on Sumter City Council, just in time for filing to open for three other city council seats up for election this fall.

Burns made the announcement during Tuesday’s council meeting, after making the de-

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“I’ve enjoyed my time on council, working with the city manager and his staff,” Burns said.

Despite his decision to resign, Burns will continue to hold his seat until November’s election, while a special elec-

tion will take place in the meantime. He will be able to stay in office by issuing a written “irrevocable resignation” date of Nov. 4, Election Day. The declaration allows a special election to go forward while Burns is still serving on council.

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More pre-K students can take all-day classes Funding to help district provide full school days

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Sumter School District is making more strides in teaching and preparing the whole child, even at a young age.

After receiving funding from the S.C. Department of Education, the school district will welcome all-day preschool at all the elementary schools starting in the 201415 school year.

Libby DuBose, director of early childhood for the

school district, said the district requested and received funding for 11 all-day preschool classes during the 2013-14 school year and has been approved for state Child Development Education Pilot Program funding for an additional 15 all-day classes. By having full-day preschool available in Sumter, DuBose explained that teachers will have more instructional time with students to help them build skills in preparation for kindergarten.

“Starting with our 4-yearolds, we’re able to start building those skills for them to be ready for kindergarten, so just having them all day, we’re able to really concen-

trate on the whole child and develop their language and literacy and really get them ready so they don’t go into kindergarten and fall behind,” DuBose said.

With the first 11 all-day classes last year, DuBose said teachers noticed the difference in their students and their progress. The extra hours teachers spend with the students will allow for more instruction and build up social development as well. After receiving approval for more funding, DuBose said she conducted a survey of the district and determined it would need 15 additional classes to serve all students in Sumter

School District.

“It’s just an exciting time for Sumter because it’s something that has been needed for a very long time because when you serve them for three or four hours, you’re not really getting a lot of instructional time,” DuBose explained. “Now, we’re really able to give them a full day of instruction along with developing their social, emotional and physical development.”

Every elementary school will have 4K, and some will have more than others based on population and available classrooms with 20 children to each class, DuBose said.

For parents living in areas

where the preschool classes are full, DuBose said the district will try to accommodate them.

“Oakland Primary (School) will have four, and then you have (F.J.) Delaine (Elementary) that will have one,” DuBose said. “Willow Drive (Elementary) has two and Wilder (Elementary) has one, so it’s just based on the availability of classrooms, and I also looked at the waiting lists for the last three to four years and decided on where we would put more classes.”

For more information about full-day preschool, Libby DuBose can be reached at the Early Learning Center at (803) 774-5900.

Suspect in 2011 killing pleads to manslaughter

BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 A Wedgefield man accused of killing a 17-year-old Eastover man in 2011 has plead to a lesser charge.

According to an official at the Sumter County Clerk of Court’s office, 32-year-old Trevor Paul Davis plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter at Sumter County Judicial Center on Tuesday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was originally charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and armed robbery in 2011.

Davis was arrested by U.S. Marshals in New York on June 9, 2011, and charged with the above offenses in connection to the death of Eastover resident Raphael Gunter, who was shot outside an apartment complex in Wedgefield.

According to reports, Gunter was riding in a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice with two other men about 7:15 p.m. on May 16, 2011, when they were blocked by a tan sedan near the exit of South Forge Apartments. Four men then exited the tan sedan and approached Gunter and his fellow passengers.

Gunter, along with Kyron Gilmore and Kadeem Robinson, was ordered to get out of the Caprice and lay down on the ground.

Gunter and Gilmore were then shot, and the suspects took an undetermined amount of money and fled the scene. A small amount of marijuana was reportedly found at the scene.

“We think it was a drug deal gone bad,” Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis said after the shooting. “That’s where our investigation has led us — a drug deal that led to a robbery.”

Both victims were then rushed to Tuomey Regional Medical Center, where Gunter was pronounced dead on arrival. Gilmore was released after being treated for a gunshot wound to his upper left arm.

Davis’ arrest was the third of four in connection to the crime. Frederick Charles Benjamin was arrested on May 20, 2011, and Sherrod Carlton Smith was arrested three days later. A month later, the fourth suspect, Willie Thomas Brown Jr., was arrested in Jacksonville, North Carolina, by the North Carolina Fugitive Task Force. All four men were each charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

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Kary Oldhouser Davis, left, past district governor and member of Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise; Alan Cannon, back right, 2014-15 president; and Laura Mossell, wife of 2013-14 president Mark Mossell, fix plates at the annual banquet Tuesday night.

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Penny Pratt, left, is awarded the Rotarian of the Year award presented to her by Catherine Watkins on Tuesday night. Pratt handles the club’s weekly newsletter and serves as secretary.

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With a motto like “Service Above Self,” it’s no wonder Penny Pratt was named Rotarian of the Year for Sumter Sunrise Club at the annual banquet Tuesday.

She was already handling the weekly newsletter when asked to step up to the position of secretary.

“When you become a Rotarian, members tell you that you can never say no when asked to do something,” said Catherine Watkins, last year’s winner of the award, as she introduced this year’s recipient. “She has truly shown she does not say no. Based on her volunteerism and her effort to promote Rotary, she does what Rotarians are known for doing — serving.”

The senior vice president of lending and sales at SAFE even coordinated a trash pick-up for this weekend, Watkins said.

Pratt was shocked at the announcement.

“I was surprised,” Pratt said.

Sumter has three Rotary clubs, and if you want to find out more about this international organization, visit one of the upcoming meetings.

1. Sumter Rotary Club meets at 1 p.m. on Mondays at The O’Donnell House, 120 E. Liberty St. 2. Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise meets at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesdays at Quality Inn Palmetto Room, 2390 Broad St. 3. Sumter-Palmetto Rotary Club meets at 1 p.m. on Thursdays at Sunset Country Club, 1005 Golfcrest Road.

“It was a very nice honor. This is wonderful.”

She was also enthusiastic about growing membership.

“It’s ideal for people who want to come before work, (and) a lot of employees help with cost,” Pratt said. “We are looking for new members who really care about service.

We really want young people who want to be part of something.”

Greg Harris, who joined the club last year, agreed. His work with U.S. Army Central led to a strong

sense of service to the community, he said, so when he came to Sumter, he was looking for a way to get involved.

“Kristin (Hallal) nailed the sales pitch when we met at a 5K run,” he said about another member of the club. “It took me several months, (but) the people I’ve met are fantastic. We’re not talking about just helping people in Africa or Australia. We want to serve here in Sumter, in South Carolina and throughout the region.”

The club needs more members like Harris, said Mark Mossell, 2013-14 president.

“I would encourage anyone who wants to be involved in the community to visit any of the three Rotary clubs in Sumter,” he said. “We have an opportunity for a terrific year for 2014-15. There is work to be done individually and as a team.”

Alan Cannon, who was sworn in as president for the 2014-15 year, echoed Mossell’s sentiments.

“I look forward to the year to come, (and) I want to remind you it’s not my club; it’s our club,” Cannon said. “We can have a successful coming year.”

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COURT RULING FROM PAGE A1 “If this is a medical record, people are dying to get into that practice,” Bender said.

Instead, an autopsy in circumstances such as those surrounding Jacobs’ death is a tool in a criminal investigation, Bender argues, and needs to be reviewable.

“In a situation like this, where the police are involved in a shooting, a government official will have an autopsy report that is inconsistent with the police BULLOCK report, and it will not be made public,” he said. “The version from police will be the only one available.”

The court’s decision partly revolved around the fact FOIA exempts “medical records” but doesn’t spell out what documents are covered under the term, leaving it up to the judges to determine what counts as a medical record and what doesn’t. At one point, the justices’ ruling even cites the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of the phrase in justifying its interpretation.

“The medical information gained from the autopsy and indicated in the report is not confined to how the decedent died,” Hearn writes in her opinion. “Instead, an autopsy, which is performed by a medical doctor, is a thorough and invasive inquiry into the body of the decedent which reveals extensive medical information.”

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Attorney Jay Bender argues before the S.C. Supreme Court in favor of The Sumter Item’s suit to obtain an autopsy report on the victim of a police-involved shooting. Bender represented The Sumter Item and the S.C. Press Association in the February hearing. Four of the five justices — including Chief Justice Jean Toal, far left, and Justice Donald Beatty, center — disagreed with Bender’s assertion the report is a public document in a ruling issued Wednesday.

In a statement released after the ruling, Bullock said the court’s decision gives much-needed guidance to how officials handle autopsy documents.

“Even though the autopsy reports have always been available to the next of kin through the Sumter County coroner’s office, this court decision gives clear direction to all coroners, the media and the families on this sensitive subject,” Bullock said.

“Throughout this process, my only goal has been to protect the interest of the families and of the people of Sumter

County in accordance with South Carolina law.”

Justice Costa Pleicones dissented from his fellow justices, arguing that state law regulating coroners and medical examiners sets rules on the handling of autopsy reports. “(This portion of state law) provides that an autopsy report ‘must be furnished upon request to any party to whom the cause of death is a material issue,’” Pleicones wrote in a dissenting opinion. “In my view, this statute demonstrates that autopsy records are not required by

law to be closed to the public under FOIA, and also establishes the legal standard for release of autopsy reports to the public.”

Bender said the press association will push the state Legislature to tighten definitions in the FOIA legislation when it returns in January, clarifying that the relevant information in an autopsy is not covered by medical privacy exemptions. Such a change would benefit journalists investigating future incidents like that in which Jacobs was killed.

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dered in its irrational decision, and the losers in this case are the majority of South Carolinians who oppose secrecy in government and believe firmly in what the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is all about,” said Hubert D. Osteen Jr., chairman of Osteen Publishing.

“This is not the end of this issue but the beginning of another effort by newspapers and other media, with the support of like-minded citizens, to strengthen FOIA so any alleged loopholes can’t be used to thwart the spirit of the law.”

EXPANSION FROM PAGE A1 more room for expansion.

“It’s not conducive to what we want to do,” Porter said.

“We’re running out of room.”

The new facility will replace an open, free-standing pool barn where workers currently park fire engines for repair work.

But G&G was zoned as a “suburban development planning area,” which requires another round of approval for any new industrial use on the site.

“When this was approved in ’07, it was with the condition that any new buildings would have to come back to council for approval,” said Planning Director George McGregor.

The Planning Department supported the change both to help the business and also to improve the landscaping around the property.

Currently, the company manufactures between 12 and 18 trucks in a year, but at full capacity, its new facility could build up to 75. Expanded operations would also create 20 to 30 new jobs, doubling the size of the company’s workforce. The facility would open positions doing paint and body work, as well as mechanics experienced in working with diesel and fire engines.

“Our time frame is, once all the documents are signed and the permits are issued, we hope to start (grading) within a month or two.”

Construction is expected to take six months to a year to complete, with the new facility up and running within two years.

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Man electrocuted while trying to steal copper MARION — Authorities said a man was electrocuted while trying to steal copper from the roof of a building in Marion.

Marion County Coroner Jerry Richardson said the man died at a burn center a day after he was shocked. Richardson is still trying to identify the victim. Investigators said the man was on a ladder about 1:30 a.m. Monday when it fell against a transformer, causing an explosion and shocking the man so badly his clothes caught fire.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Qunyuan Rahkel Jett, 18, of Sumter, was arrested at 5:11 p.m. on Monday and charged with criminal domestic violence. According to reports, officers responded to a home in the 3300 block of Congruity Road on Monday afternoon in reference to two people arguing.

When they arrived, Jett reportedly told them that he went to his child’s mother’s home to pick up his daughter and found out about her plans to go out of town with friends and some men and began “messing with” the victim. The argument escalated when Jett reportedly slapped the victim in the face. The victim reportedly then jumped up and grabbed him, and an altercation ensued. The victim reportedly said Jett was angry because she wouldn’t let him leave with their daughter and that Jett began hitting and choking her. Jett was arrested and taken to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Marlon Rodricous Moses, 32, of 310 Wilson St., was arrested at 3:15 p.m. on Monday and charged with firstdegree criminal domestic violence. According to reports, officers responded to an apartment in the 900 block of Miller Road shortly after 4 a.m. Monday in reference to a domestic dispute.

When they arrived, the 26-year-old victim reportedly told them that her exboyfriend tried to gain access to her home by breaking through her bedroom window. Officers located Moses walking through the apartment complex and brought him back to the victim, who positively identified him. The victim said Moses originally showed up at the apartment at 4 a.m., asking her to let him in.

When she refused, he reportedly began kicking the door. She reportedly then told him she would call police, to which he replied he would “give her something to call police over.” He then left but reportedly returned just after 4:30 a.m. and shattered her bedroom window. The victim said she ran into her room and saw Moses trying to crawl in through the window and called police. Moses reportedly tried to flee law enforcement during his arrest.

He was taken to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

in the 2700 block of Oswego Highway at 4 p.m. Monday.

The rings are valued at $21,850.

A stove, a refrigerator, a Springfield XD 9 mm handgun, a Glock 21 .45-caliber handgun, a PlayStation 3, five boxes of buckshot ammunition, five boxes of hollow-point .45-caliber bullets, an acoustic-electric guitar and a 20-inch Sansui TV were reportedly stolen from a home in the 900 block of Houck Street between 9:15 a.m. and 9:20

p.m. on Monday. The items are valued at $2,150.

An HP laptop and an Android cellphone were reportedly stolen from a home in the 100 block of Loring Drive between 8 p.m.

Sunday and 8:15 a.m. Monday. The items are valued at $1,100.

One hundred 40-pound bags of ice were reportedly stolen from a business in the 200 block of Dingle Street between 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Monday. The ice is valued at $1,600.

A set of fishing rods and reels was reported stolen from the bed of a truck parked at a home in the 3100 block of Ashlynn Way at 7:42 p.m. Tuesday. The items are valued at $2,000.

A 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer valued at $10,000 was reported stolen from a home in the 1000 block of Windtree Drive at 6:50 a.m.

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VANDALISM A 2009 Chevrolet Malibu parked at a home in the

4400 block of Broad Street was reported at 11:36 a.m.

Monday as having sustained $1,767.60 in damage when an unknown suspect poured 10 gallons of water into the gas tank.

A 2004 Chevrolet Impala parked at a home in the first block of South Haven Drive was reported at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday as having sustained $3,000 in damage after an unknown suspect scratched the hood, roof, trunk and all four door panels of the vehicle.

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Air Force says Charleston air base to lose 19 slots JOINT BASE CHARLESTON — The Air Force is cutting 19 positions at Joint Base Charleston as it reduces its major headquarters by about 3,400 jobs in a bid to save $1.6 billion.

The State of Columbia reported Wednesday that the exact positions weren’t identified, but the cuts will occur during the next five years.

Shaw Air Force Base was not impacted by the nationwide proposed cuts announced by the Air Force.

Joint Base Charleston houses the 628th Air Base Wing, which is the primary C-17 transport unit along the East Coast.

It also includes a number of other units and Navy personnel. Mary Graham of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce told the paper the cuts could have been worse.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia is supposed to lose 742 positions while the headquarters of the Air Force in the Pentagon is cutting 734 slots.

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‘You’re the Worst’ just happens to be the best

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Four new shows to review!

Here goes, in descending order of quality.

It says something that the best debut of the night is called “You’re the Worst” (10:30 p.m., FX, TV-MA). “Worst” opens at a wedding, where Jimmy (Chris Geere), the bride’s bitter ex, makes an angry spectacle of himself. After being tossed from the festivities, he catches Gretchen (Aya Cash) stealing a wedding gift. Sparks fly, and these two bitter souls, all but self-defined by negativity, fall for each other.

Jimmy is a British writer who’s as caustic and opinionated as the late Christopher Hitchens on a bender. Except Jimmy’s books don’t sell.

Gretchen is a publicist without scruples who represents vile musical acts. Their affection for each other is laced with selfloathing and utter disdain for the very idea of love and intimacy. It’s fun to watch.

Note: “Worst” more than earns its TV-MA rating with graphic depictions of sexual activity, pushing the boundaries of basic cable. Not for the kiddies.

• “Satisfaction” (10 p.m., USA, TV-14) embroiders the midlife crisis with unnecessary complications and cute coincidences. Neil Truman (Matt Passmore) is a ridiculously successful money manager with a lovely wife, Grace (Stephanie Szostak), and a million-dollar house with a backyard pool he’s too busy to use. After dabbling in Zen, he quits the job he hates.

But right after he takes that plunge, he discovers Grace with a male escort. While Grace remains unaware of his discovery, Neil confronts the escort, and in the tussle, gains possession of the guy’s cellphone. Newly unemployed, and seemingly unmoored, he begins intercepting his rival’s

FX NETWORKS

Chris Geere stars as Jimmy Shive-Overly and Aya Cash as Gretchen Cutler on the new sitcom “You’re the Worst,” premiering at 10:30 p.m. today on FX.

(9 p.m., TV-14) stars Tom Ellis as Dr. William Rush, a “top” doctor (aren’t they all?) with issues. He’s supposed to be “complicated,” but he’s simply loathsome and uninteresting. His most notable “quirk” is that he prefers music on CDs to iPods.

Now that’s character development!

• “Marriage” (10 p.m., FX, TVMA) takes a dismally cynical view of that institution. Russ (Nat Faxon) and Lina (Judy Greer) have some cute kids, a messy suburban house and lots of debt. Russ wants sex, but Lina’s too tired, so he masturbates beside her. Witless, adolescent and sad.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS calls and pinching his clients, embarking on a career as a freelance gigolo.

Dressed in the trappings of a search for serenity and enlightenment, “Satisfaction” is really about good-looking Hollywood characters cosseted in unbridled affluence having it both

ways — all of the time.

• USA’s “blue skies” have darkened indeed. Imagine Hank from “Royal Pains” as a drug-addicted narcissist who offers private medical services for drug dealers, gang leaders and a professional athlete who beats up his girlfriend. “Rush”

• Bickman has second thoughts on “Black Box” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

• Michael Strahan hosts the 2014 Kids’ Choice Sports awards (8 p.m., Nickelodeon).

• A stalker rattles Amanda on “Defiance” (8 p.m., Syfy, TV14).

• Language lessons on “Welcome to Sweden” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• Tio exacts revenge on “Gang Related” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• Teenage tragedy on “Rookie Blue” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

• “The Sixties” (9 p.m., CNN) recalls the Space Race.

• Amantha’s difficult adjustment on “Rectify” (9 p.m., Sundance, TV-14).

• Life-saving measures on “NY Med” (10 p.m., ABC).

SERIES NOTES A lesson in empathy on “The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * Enzo’s offer on “The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Nathan needs therapy on “The Millers” (8:30 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * Eviction on “Big Brother” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Rebekah sulks on “The Originals” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Jimmy crosses a line on “Working the Engels” (9:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * Howie Mandel visits “Last Comic Standing” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

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Church of England says yes to women bishops British Prime Minister David Cameron called it a “great day for the Church and for equality.”

LONDON — The Church of Opponents argued that alEngland ended one of its longest and most divisive disputes lowing women into such a senior position in the church Monday with an overwhelmgoes against the Bible. Others ing vote in favor of allowing warned that the church should women to become bishops. not be guided by secular ethics.

The church’s national asLay member Lorna Ashsembly, known as the General worth, who did not support Synod, voted for the historic the move, said the church has measure, reaching the reentered new territory. “This is quired two-thirds majority in something we have to work each of its three houses. In total, 351 members of the three out as we go along,” she said.

The Church of England rephouses approved the move.

Only 72 voted against it, and 10 resents diverse religious groups from conservative abstained. evangelicals to supporters of Archbishop of Canterbury gay marriage. Major changes Justin Welby said the longcan take years, even decades, awaited change marks the to bring about. completion of a process that Two years ago, similar legisstarted more than 20 years ago with the ordination of women lation narrowly failed to reach the two-thirds majority with as priests. He called for tolerlay members, despite the apance and love for those tradiproval from bishops and clergy. tionalists who disagree with After that vote failed, the the decision.

“As delighted as I am for the church worked to build trust outcome of this vote, I am also with its lay members, who lagged behind church leaders mindful of those within the on the question of female bishchurch for whom the result ops, and make the legislation will be difficult and a cause of sorrow,” he said in a statement. more acceptable to opponents.

BY MATTHEW KNIGHT The Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, second from right, and unidentified members of the clergy arrive for the General Synod meeting in York, England, on Monday. The church on Monday voted in favor of allowing women to become bishops.

At the same time, the church came under increasing pressure from the outside to reform in favor of women. Some of those who changed their vote this time around said

they did not want to block changes the majority was happy with.

Monday’s vote marks the latest advance of women in the church hierarchy.

The General Synod ruled in 1975 there was no fundamental objection to women becoming priests, but it took nearly two decades for the first women to be ordained.

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Nurture relationships with your Retiring rector reflects small group Bible study mates on his years of service

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eing a part of a small group or Bible study is a great way to develop personal relationships with other members in your community of faith. In recent years, small group studies have branched from the boilerplate routine of the Sunday school format to include inhome Bible studies or weeknight gatherings. Whatever the vehicle, believers continue to meet and discuss the finer points of their faith.

Throughout the years, I’ve noticed there are a number of perennial characters that seem to pop up.

1. The wiseacre — Faith Matters The teacher makes a poignant statement JAMIE H. that solidifies the WILSON foundation of your faith. However, the profoundness of the moment is shattered by the Wiseacre, whose self-relegated task is to get the laugh. The comment takes the form of an aside but is uttered loudly enough for the “benefit” of the group.

2. The “I forgot my pen” person — If this person is such an avid note-takers, then why does he or she forget to bring a pen? I hope this person has to settle for that eraser-less Ticonderoga that has been sitting in the room since the 1960s. Maybe the experience will encourage bringing a pen. Pen forgetters are often pen stealers. Be wary.

3. The fist shaker — Be it modern work ethic or family values, the degradation of Western society is always the fault of the younger generation. It’s not just the octogenarians that comprise this group but those who decry the recklessness of the subsequent generation.

Usually, their diatribes begin with colloquialisms such as “nowadays” or “it used to be that … .” I always find it funny that they speak as if their actions — or lack thereof — had nothing

to do with the next generation’s socalled moral bankruptcy.

4. The wanderer — You saw this person park the car earlier. The kids and spouse are in their respective small groups, but the Wanderer is nowhere to be found. You won’t find this person’s name on any attendance roll, yet he or she is inexplicably milling about. This person comes early to hit the doughnut table in one classroom and the coffee machine in another. Then the bell tolls for the start of small group time, and the person vanishes.

5. The texters — They would like you to think that they are looking up verses on their Bible Apps. Nope, they are texting their spouses about dinner plans.

Will it be Wendy’s or Zaxby’s tonight?

6. The rabbit trail-er — Weren’t we talking about Noah’s Ark? How did we get on transubstantiation? I’m confused.

You aren’t the only one. Born out of a sense of confusion, the Rabbit Trail-er — whose synapses are evidently firing randomly — can derail the discussion in a small group. It’s a gifted teacher who can reroute the discussion back to the point of the study.

7. The work ran late attendee — It’s 10 minutes before small group concludes, but this character is determined to make an appearance. Unashamedly quaffing a Mountain Dew, he or she will rush in with work attire, throwing a hurried smile at those who notice the tardiness. At least the person is there.

Of course, one of the best things about a small group Bible study is that it is made up of imperfect people, including those who get distracted by the various characters around them, scribble notes about them in margins of the Bible study outline for a future newspaper column and miss the focus of the Bible study. So kudos to you if you are a regular member of a small group.

Nurture those relationships, and love the people God has put in your life.

Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com.

BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250 After serving as the senior rector of Church of the Holy Comforter for 19 years, his longest post, the Very Rev. Dr. John Barr III is retiring.

But that doesn’t mean he’s slowing down.

“I’m retiring from being rector. I’m not retiring from ministry,” he said. “I don’t think you ever retire from serving the Lord.”

His last service will be this Sunday, and a friend of his, Michael Lumpkin, will preach the following Sunday and his last day, July 27. The church is located at 213 N. Main St. Barr and his wife, Laura, plan to move to Columbia where he grew up and where his daughter now lives with her 4-year-old son and 3-year-old triplets.

“I will be serving in churches in Columbia,” he said. “I’ll do some writing. I write for a British Biblical Journal called ‘Encounter with God.’ I’m going to continue to serve in a variety of ways. My bishop has promised me he has lots of things he wants me to do.”

He also plays the fiddle and hopes to get back to it some.

According to Barr, one of his most cherished initiatives occurred about 10 years ago when the church congregation was challenged to become “Biblically literate.”

“So many Christians come and hear someone else read the word,” Barr said. “We read the whole Bible in a year as a parish. It changed people’s lives.”

Another big moment was when the church purchased an

adjacent old bank building and renovated it to serve as church offices. While the expansion of the property began before his arrival, the news release from the church states his leadership helped the Parish Life Building become a reality. People from across Sumter use it for wedding receptions, concerts, Christian education and luncheons.

“It’s a big, open heart to the community,” Barr said. “It’s used four or five times a week.”

Other highlights include: • An annual parish retreat which grew from 60 to 200 participants; • A tradition of Wednesday evening prayer for Barr and the church leadership which became known as “Cross Training;” • A study guide for the gospel of John titled “Waylaid by Light;” and • Lenten Lunches, Biblically themed soup-and-sandwich meals held during the season of Lent.

And while he’s enjoyed the “seasons of worship” — holidays, weddings and such — Barr said he has also appreciated funerals and being there with parishioners through the hard times.

“It may be a strange thing to hear, but I feel privilege to be a part of the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection,” he said in reference to funerals. “It’s very, very powerful. We have a church filled with wonderful Christians, and I’ve been gratified to be there for the crises of life. I truly believe that in the hands of God, breakdowns can be breakthroughs. When we fall apart at the seams, that is when God comes closest.”

CHURCH NEWS Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 7 Providence St. (United Order of Tent building), announces: * Sunday — The first anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Pastor Sam Livingston, of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Manning, will speak.

Antioch United Methodist Church, 4040 Dubose Siding Road, announces: * Sunday — The adult ministry will celebrate its anniversary at 4 p.m. featuring the “Hill Boys” and others. The theme is “Stand Still! And See the Salvation of the Lord.”

Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, July 23 — Revival services at 6 p.m. on Sunday and 7 nightly MondayWednesday.

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 4319 Rowe Drive, Summerton, announces: * Sunday — Celebration for the 17th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. David Lawson and family at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served.

The Rev. Clifford Gaymon, pastor of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Paxville, and moderator of the Black River Missionary Baptist Association, will speak.

Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 774 Douglas Ave., announces: * Sunday — 19th church anniversary celebration at 10:30 a.m. Evangelist Patricia Sumter will speak. * Sunday, July 27 — Church dedication at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Sammie D. Simmons will speak.

Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Saturday — Gospel concert at 6 p.m. featuring “The Atkins Family.” A love offering will be received. * Saturday, July 26 — Gospel concert at 6 p.m. featuring Keith Plott. A love offering will be received.

Cross Road / St. Peter Baptist Church, 845 Webb St., announces: * Wednesday-Sunday, July 23-27 — 2014 Holy Convocation as follows: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, prayer and consecration; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Pastor Kenneth Wilder, of New Deliverance Outreach Ministries, Pamplico, will speak; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Prophetess Stephanie Mathis, of Land Flowing with Milk and Honey, will speak; 11 a.m. Saturday, youth day; and 11 a.m. Sunday, Bishop Sylvester Francis II will speak.

Ebenezer AME Church, 119 E. Sumter St., Mayesville, announces: * Wednesday-Friday, July 23-25 — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. Wallace Preston, of Willow Drove AME Church, Horatio, will speak.

Edwin Boyle Santee Summer Ministry, 1098 Lemmon Ave. at Boyle’s Point on Wyboo (across from Camp Bob Cooper): * Outdoor lakeside nondenominational worship service at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday through Aug. 31.

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Saturday-Sunday — Family and friends weekend as follows: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, community cookout; 11 a.m. Sunday, worship services; and 7 p.m.

Sunday, “Gospel Jazz on the Yard.”

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike East, announces: * Sunday — Choir / praise ministry anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. * Wednesday-Friday, July 23-25 — Revival at 7 nightly.

Greater Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 609 Miller Road, announces: * Saturday — The senior choir’s 20th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. at the Marvin Hodge Family Life Center, 609 Miller Road. Call Lottie Spencer at (803) 883-4532.

Greater St. Paul Non-Denominational Church, 200 Watkins St., announces: * Sunday — In-house crusade at 5 p.m. Elder James Johnson will speak.

High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Senior choir anniversary program during 10:15 a.m. worship.

Historic Santee AME Church, 1045 Dingle Pond Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday — Lay Organization Day program sponsor the 66 books of the Bible at 3 p.m.

Howard Chapel AME Church, 6338 Old Manning Road, New Zion, announces: * Saturday — Gospel in the park will be held at Walker Gamble Park, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion, with fun and games beginning at 10 a.m. Gospel singing will begin at 3 p.m. fea-

turing the mass choir, male chorus, Caravan of Lake City, Gospel Spirit-Ettes of New Zion and more.

Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., announces: * Applications for the 4k first steps enrollment are available until Sept. 1 at JMBC Christian and Academic School, 415 Manning Ave. * Wednesdays, July 23 and 30 — “Saving Money God’s Way” at 7 p.m.

Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Pastor’s Aide anniversary celebration during morning worship. * Sunday-Friday, July 27-Aug. 1 — Revival. The Rev. Richard James, pastor of St. John Baptist Church, Camden, will speak at 6 p.m. on Sunday. The Rev. Dr. James E. Wilson Jr., pastor of First Union Baptist Church, Bronx, New York, will speak at 7 nightly Monday-Friday.

Mount Pleasant AME Church, 1800 Vista Lane, Lynchburg, announces: * Sunday, July 27 — Homecoming celebration at 10:30 a.m. featuring the Gary Green Ensemble.

Mount Zero Missionary Baptist Church, 7827 S.C. 261, Manning, announces: * Sunday — Homecoming worship celebration at 3 p.m. Dr. James Blassingame, pastor of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and president of the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, will speak.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday-Thursday, July 27-31 — Revival. Pastor L.W. Barnes, of Bethlehem Baptist Church, will speak at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Pastor Willie Tiller Jr., of First Baptist Church of Ardmore, Oklahoma, will speak at 7 nightly Monday-Thursday.

Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Road, announces: * Sunday — Senior citizen’s day program at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Willie Dennis, of Union Missionary Baptist Church, Rembert, will speak. Revival services will begin at 5 p.m. with Pastor Clifton Witherspoon, of Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, speaking. * Monday-Friday, July 21-25 — Revival services at 7 nightly.

Pastor George P. Windley Jr., of First Baptist Missionary Church, will speak.

New Hope AME Church, 18808 Panola Road, Pinewood, announces: * Thursday-Friday, July 31-Aug. 1 — Revival at 7 nightly. Bishop Leroy T. James will speak.

New Testament Lighthouse Church, 1114 Boulevard Road, announces: * Monday-Friday, July 21-25 — Youth for Christ Vacation Bible School 6-8:30 nightly. The Rev. Kirk Baker will speak.

Orangehill AME Church, 3035 S. King Highway, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday — 139th church anniversary celebration at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. Joshua Dupree Jr. will speak.

Paxville Baptist Church, 10278 Lewis Road, Manning, announces: * Sunday — Testimony and singing at 11 a.m. featuring Dawn Smith Jordan, former Miss South Carolina. * Saturday, Sept. 27 — Gospel singing at 6 p.m. to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the church featuring Karen Peck and New River. Tickets are $25.

Call (803) 452-9969 or visit www. paxvillebaptistchurch.org. * Sunday, Sept. 28 — Celebration of the 125th anniversary of the church at 11 a.m. Former pastor Lawrence Dennis will speak. Luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall.

Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine Grove Road, Rembert, announces: * Sunday — Church school will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. service with recognition of the teachers and promotion of the students.

Second Baptist Church, 323 Alfred Henry Drive, Manning, announces: * Sundays, Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 14 — Practical Profits children’s activity and devotion program (ages 3-11) 5:30-7 p.m.

Society Hill AME Church, 1030 Morello Road, Manning, announces: * Wednesday-Friday, July 23-25 — Summer Revival at 7 nightly.

The Rev. Dr. Alice Ridgill, pastor of New Faith Presbyterian Church, Abbeville, will speak.

St. James United Methodist Church, 720 Broad St., announces: * Friday-Sunday — Homecoming celebration as follows: 6 p.m. Friday, gospel explosion with Minister Napoleon Bradford as speaker; 1-4 p.m. Saturday, family fun day; and 11 a.m.

Sunday, the Rev. Jeffrey Salley will speak followed by fellowship meal.

St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive, announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, Aug. 3-6 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly with food, fun, crafts, music and stories of Jesus. A light supper will be available for students. Nursery also available.

St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, 1126 St. Matthew Lane, Manning, announces: * Sunday — Pastor installation service for the Rev. Rodney Conyers at 4 p.m. The Rev. Micheal Fullard, pastor of Unity Baptist Church of Hopkins, will speak.

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 16 Clarence McFadden Road, Elliott, announces: * Sunday, July 27 — Homecoming service at 11 a.m. Jeffery Wilson will speak.

Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Granby Lane, Summerton, announces: * Sunday-Friday, July 27-Aug. 1 — Revival as follows: 7 p.m.

Sunday, the Rev. Hazel Charles, pastor of Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Alcolu, will speak; and 7:30 nightly Monday-Friday, the Rev. Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr., of Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey, will speak.

Union Station AME Church, 945 S. Main St., announces: * Saturday — A flapjack fundraiser will be held 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 2497 Broad St. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door or by calling (803) 565-9302.

Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 A/B Sumter Landing Road, Horatio, announces: * Sunday, July 27 — Senior and junior ushers anniversary program. Church school begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship.

World End Time Harvest Ministries announces: * Saturday, Aug. 9 — “An Evening with Bishop Carter & Friends” mission fundraiser concert at 5 p.m. at Patriot Hall, 135 N. Haynsworth St. On the program: Abrams Singers; Prayer House Mission Choir of Davis Station; Mt. Olivet Choir of Charleston; Alfonzo Udell & Company of Columbia; and many more. Silver tickets: $10, available at SEACO Music. For additional information or platinum or gold tickets, call (818) 839-2278.

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BURNS FROM PAGE A1 his term but recently sold his Calhoun Street home and intends to move with his family into his late mother’s house on Tucson Drive, one block outside of Ward 4. Members of council are required to live in the wards they serve, and Burns decided to step down rather than try to extend the ward lines west of Guignard Drive to include his new home.

“This home is very sentimental to me,” he said. “This is the house I was born in. I wasn’t born in the hospital. In 1958, you were born at home in Sumter, and they came to take you to the hospital in a BURNS hearse. So we wanted to keep it in the family.”

For the rest of his time on council, Burns will rent his current home from the new owner to keep his eligibility.

A financial adviser with Edward Jones, Burns was first elected to council in 2012 when he replaced Walter “Sonny” Newman.

Burns’ fellow council members commended his work on council and his decision to follow the letter of the law and step down.

“I admire the stand you’re taking, and I hope you won’t forget about us after you’re gone,” Councilwoman Ione Dwyer told Burns, noting the two previously served together on the school board.

David Merchant was elected to council the same year as Burns, and the two discussed serving together ahead of that year’s election.

“I saw him coming when I was out mowing my yard, and I knew what he was going to say,” Merchant remembers.

Burns made his announcement the day filing opened for November’s city elections. Candidates to replace Burns can file for Ward 4, representing the central downtown district, at the same time three other wards are open for their regular elections. Wards 1, 3 and 5 — currently held by Thomas “Bubba” Lowery, Calvin Hastie and Robert Galiano — will also be up for election in November.

Terms on council are staggered so half its seats are up for election every two years.

The retiring councilman hopes his successor will take the best interests of the whole Sumter community into account.

“We’ve got a good council here and a great staff. I appreciate all that Deron (McCormick, the city manager) has done here,” Burns said. “There’s a lot of good things happening.”

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Motorists use the South Lafayette Drive bridge Wednesday evening. Beginning in August, the bridge will be inaccessible for 64 weeks to replace the structure.

BRIDGE FROM PAGE A1 Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen said he understands the impact that such a lengthy construction effort could have on traffic but said it’s a necessary inconvenience.

“Though it does seem like a long time, the bridge has to be replaced,” he said.

“They studied it for a while and determined they needed to move forward with replacing it. I’m sure it’ll be a bit of a hassle for some people, but it’s necessary and unavoidable.”

McElveen said hearing of SCDOT’s decision to move forward was ultimately good news.

“At one point, they were talking about not having a bridge there at all,” McElveen said. “But I think it’s essential

to have a bridge that passes over those train tracks.”

The mayor also saw the brighter side of having traffic rerouted through downtown Sumter.

“It could increase traffic in some areas, and that might not be a bad thing,” McElveen said. “Some areas might benefit from a little more traffic.”

Emergency workers with Sumter Fire Department and Sumter County EMS have used the Lafayette bridge as a main thoroughfare to reach the southern end of Sumter for years. Fire Chief Karl Ford said he and his team are already working to accommodate the situation.

“We got so used to using it over the years,” Ford said. “It’ll be tough, and it’ll take some time, but we’ll adjust and redirect ourselves accordingly. We may have to use Main Street and Guignard Drive

instead, depending on the location of the fire. We’re already developing a plan.

Once (the bridge) closes, we’ll be prepared for it.”

As for everyday motorists, DOT officials suggest using East Fulton Street, Brooklyn Street and East Liberty Street as a detour route, which has an overall traffic length of about half a mile.

The South Lafayette Drive bridge is one of six bridges within Sumter County set to be replaced between now and June 30, 2015. The list includes bridges on East Foxworth Mill Road, Tearcoat Bridge Road, Westbury Mill Road, Dubose Siding Road and Bell Road.

DOT officials cite structural deficiencies as the reason for the replacement of the bridges, and information regarding their closings will be released as each construction project begins.

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THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 Founder, The Item

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Autopsy ruling hinders your right to know

BY BRADEN BUNCH

misidentified man in his back. It was only after we were able to obtain the autopsy reports in this case through The South Carolina Supreme Court means other than the elected official provide this information, especially erred in its decision regarding FOIA that should have provided the docuwhen an investigation has been orlaws and the oversight the laws prodered by a public official in a criminal ment in the first place that we were vide the public over their elected offiinquiry, should not be able to learn the official explanation cials. This ruling is a setback for the by law enforcement was inaccurate. selective. This should people of South Carolina who both This latest ruling by the state’s highbe a requirement need and deserve openness and acwhen requested by the est court now jeopardizes the ability countability from their government. of the public to expose discrepancies citizenry. The public The determination by the courts that between fact and public relations and always has a right to an autopsy is a medical record, and know about the activi- will only fuel cover-up conspiracies therefore should be kept private, and ties of the people gov- when questionable activities tragicalnot an investigative tool flies in the erning them, especial- ly resulting in death occur in the fuface of common sense. Never has an ly in situations where ture. autopsy been conducted to improve the Braden As part of our profession, journalists the information could health and well being of a patient.

Bunch have made an unwritten pact with the expose improper beThese forensic investigations, often conducted in criminal cases, are solely havior, let alone cause embarrassment community they serve that we will work vigilantly to protect the public’s for those involved in the situation. to determine the cause of death of interest. It is becoming clear that the This specific incident before the someone when that cause may come court involved a case where a law en- direction the courts and some elected into question. officials have taken recently concernforcement officer shot an unarmed, The ability for the government to

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ing the misinterpretation of the laws governing the public’s right to know about government activities is a disconcerting one.

In its decision, the Supreme Court ultimately referenced the vagueness of FOIA laws governing our state, saying the power into improve these regulations and provide openness to the people of South Carolina lies in the hands of the Legislature. If anything, Wednesday’s decision is definitive proof that Freedom of Information Act laws in South Carolina need to be revisited and reformed by our General Assembly in the earliest time possible.

Not doing so would be nothing less than a dereliction of duty.

Braden Bunch is the senior news editor at The Sumter Item. Reach him at (803) 774-1201 or at bbunch@theitem. com.

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

The Post and Courier of Charleston July 12

ISRAEL’S HEIGHTENED PERIL WILL CONTINUE President Barack Obama has offered to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a standard U.S. response to the periodic outbreak of violence from Gaza.

But the current rocket fire from Gaza into Israel is different from past episodes, and the usual cease-fire may not answer Israel’s new peril.

Hamas took credit for trying to destroy Israel’s nuclear reactor at Dimona. Three rockets were fired at the installation. Two fell short and one was intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system.

Had the attacks succeeded and more are expected — widespread exposure to nuclear radiation could have resulted. At the least, Hamas’ terror campaign would have achieved a new level.

Around the same time, Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri declared, “All Israelis have become legitimate targets.” He claimed that the deaths of seven civilians in an Israeli air raid on Khan Yunis, a Gaza settlement, justified this blood claim.

Israel’s reply to Hamas rocket attacks has indeed been far more deadly than the provocation. But that is due to three things: the ineptness of most Hamas attacks, the roughly 90 percent success of Israel’s Iron Dome system in destroying the missiles most likely to do damage, and the practice of Hamas to put its missiles, command posts and other military targets in the midst of dense civilian populations.

The heightened threat level may lead to an Israeli invasion of Gaza.

Meanwhile, Israel also has to worry about the threat from Hezbollah in Lebanon, with as many as 30,000 missiles, including some that have GPS guidance systems.

Hezbollah also gets its weapons from Iran, with the help of the Assad government of Syria. It can be expected to unleash an attack if Iran thinks it is desirable. With Iran’s help Assad seems to be winning the civil war in Syria, but it is not over yet. Indeed, it has spread to Iraq and now threatens Jordan.

Hamas’ aggression against Israel — the murders, the missiles, the rhetoric — threatens to drag Israel into the wider Middle East conflict. A cease-fire may put a temporary stop to the pressure from Iran’s proxies.

But Israel’s heightened peril will remain.

And that intensifies the need for the international community, including the United States, to help resolve not only the latest violence, but finally the intransigent Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Herald of Rock Hill July 13

GO AFTER SOURCES OF POLLUTED SEA WATER Permanent signs warning of potential pollution of seawater along South Carolina beaches are a good idea. But they should be backed up with media advisories and other warnings when pollution rises to dangerous levels.

South Carolina has a big problem with the quality of the water along its beaches.

Overall, the state’s beaches ranked seventh worst in the nation for water quality, according to the National Resources Defense Council’s 24th annual study published June 27.

Much of the problem is concentrated along the Grand

Stand, which features a large number of ocean-flowing tidal inlets and seaside drainage pipes that channel bacterialaden storm runoff water directly into the ocean. Data collected by the state Department of Health and Environmental Control show that bacteria levels exceeded the federal safe swimming standard along Myrtle Beach on 45 days from March through October, when swimmers are more likely to be in the ocean.

Swimming in polluted seawater can be hazardous.

Those who duck their heads in the bacteria-laced water can develop skin rashes, sore throats, earaches and gastrointestinal illnesses.

Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach are working to remove the drainage pipes, but the process is expensive and time-consuming.

Until the sources of pollution are drastically reduced or eliminated, state regulators charged with protecting public health should be vigilant in warning swimmers about pollution hazards.

Instead, DHEC is doing less, limiting its warnings largely to permanent signs near drainage pipes and listings on the agency’s website. While DHEC used to notify newspapers, television and other media, it has issued few special media advisories about surf pollution in recent years.

Contrast that approach with the policy in North Carolina,

which issues warnings to the media any time bacteria levels exceed federal standards at major beaches. Warning signs also are posted immediately for high pollution levels.

In addition to traditional media, such as newspapers and TV, people also can be contacted via social media, such as Twitter. We suspect that families planning a vacation along the South Carolina coast would like to know if the water near where they are staying is fit for swimming.

The danger to tourism isn’t warnings from DHEC or the NRDC, it’s dirty water.

The Aiken Standard July 15

LOOK FOR REFORMS, FIXES FOR HIGHWAY TRUST FUND The Highway Trust Fund is running on fumes and that won’t change unless there’s Congressional action.

The dwindling fund, which is seen by some as vital to the nation’s transportation network, is projected to soon exceed its dedicated revenues and become insolvent.

Previously, there’s always been agreement in Washington, D.C., when it comes to financing the fund. But now, that consensus is crumbling as the fund is increasingly seen as “pork spending” and just another example of the federal government’s glut-

tony. Thankfully, there has been some movement on finding a solution. Last week, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee passed a measure that might be a fix.

The fund should not be given a blank check to stay sustainable, and a number of solutions have previously been proposed to find cuts elsewhere to allow the highway fund to continue at its current pace.

While the issue hasn’t gained much attention in recent weeks, this is a problem that should be of concern for anyone who wants a pothole fixed or drives over a bridge and expects it not to collapse.

This week, the U.S. House is expected to vote on a bill that would provide funding until May using a rather complicated combination of budgetary moves known as “pension smoothing” and tapping another trust fund geared toward leaking, underground storage tanks. Is this the best solution? No. Could the fund, which disbursed $50 billion to states in 2013, be reformed?

Likely so. But having our roads and bridges in good condition is also imperative.

Budget transfers seem to be the short-term solution.

That’s OK for now, but a more straightforward solution — one that more effectively prioritizes funding and makes the fund solvent — should be a must for Congress moving forward.

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AROUND TOWN The General George L. Mabry Jr. Chapter 817, Military Order of the Purple Heart, will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Elks Lodge, 1100 W. Liberty St. All Purple Heart recipients and those interested in associate membership are invited.

The Sumter Combat Veterans Group will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 18, at the South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. All area veterans are invited.

The Goodwill Educational Historical Society Inc. will present its 7th Annual School Restoration Fundraiser Celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 18, at Sumter Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. The evening will feature entertainment by the Charleston Jazz Initiative Sextet with vocalist Ann Caldwell. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Admission is by a $50 donation. Call (803) 4953513.

The Sumter Democrats will celebrate the 2014 Campaign Headquarters Grand Opening with a drop-in from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at 577 Bultman Drive, Suite 1B. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear from and speak to gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen, various congressional candidates and other elected officials.

Lincoln High School Class of 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at American Legion Post 202, 310 Palmetto St. Plans will be made for the 2015 class reunion, which will be celebrated as the 1960s class reunion of the Civil Rights era. Call Ferdinand Burns at (803) 968-4464.

Hillcrest High School Class of 1975 will hold a class reunion meeting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at St. Paul AME Church (Shaw). All classmates are asked to attend.

The Red Hill Lodge No. 144 Annual Lodge Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at St. Paul AME Church, Plowden Mill Road, in the multi-purpose room. Lewis H. Nelson, most worshipful grand master for the state of South Carolina, will speak.

Cost is $25 per ticket. Call Lester Williams at (803) 9833568 or Jarvais Wilson at (704) 608-3945.

The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association will meet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, at Lincoln High School, Council Street. Call James L. Green at (803) 9684173.

S.C. Works and Clarendon School District One will sponsor a job fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, at Clarendon One Community

Resource Center, 1154 Fourth St., Summerton. Job seekers should dress for success in work-appropriate attire with conservative closed-toe shoes. Bring copies of your resume as well.

The Sumter Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at the Sumter School District office, Wilson Hall Road. Douglas Wilson will speak. Call (803) 7750830.

A School House Bar-B-Que Inc. fundraiser, sponsored by the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands Inc., will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 25, at the Sumter County Recreation Department, 155 Haynsworth St. Tickets are $7.50.

Delivery may be possible for several orders. Call (803) 7737158.

The Sumter Branch NAACP will meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, at Union Station AME Church, 945 S. Main St. A Sumter Back-to-School Jamboree will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Event will feature school supplies, haircuts, wellness screenings and more. Call (803) 983-3399.

The Devine Sistas of Pretty Girls Rock S/C will hold a back-toschool drive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Expos baseball field, 645 Eagle Road (off Patriot Parkway). Event will feature school supplies, food and games. Call (803) 406-5917 or (803) 406-9621.

The Sumter Benedict Alumni Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, at the North HOPE Center. Call Shirley M. Blassingame at (803) 5064019.

The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. The associate members and guest speakers on marital tips will begin with Jerry and Judy L. Simon. Transportation provided within the coverage area. Contact Debra Canty at DebraCanC2@frontier.com or (803) 775-5792. For information about the upcoming gala, call (206) 3765992.

The Stroke Survivors Support Group will hold its first meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Alice Drive Baptist Church library, 1305 Loring Mill Road and Wise Drive, far left front entrance.

Following the initial meeting, the group will continue to meet on the second Thursday of each month. Call Wayne Hunter at (803) 464-3003 or Joyce at (803) 464-7865.

DAILY PLANNER

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WEATHER

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

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TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaffney 86/64 Spartanburg 86/65

Greenville 85/65

Columbia 90/69

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 88/68

Aiken 89/65

ON THE COAST

Charleston 89/71

Today: Partly sunny. High 85 to 89.

Friday: Humid with clouds and sunshine.

High 84 to 90.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 85/67/pc 77/60/pc 85/72/t 76/58/pc 90/76/t 76/64/pc 88/73/pc 81/66/pc 89/72/t 83/65/pc 106/84/s 71/60/pc 85/66/pc

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Sunrise 6:23 a.m.

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Myrtle Beach 85/71

Manning 89/67

Today: Partly sunny. Winds east-northeast 4-8 mph. Partly cloudy.

Friday: A shower or thunderstorm. Winds east-northeast 3-6 mph.

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PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 Today, 7 p.m., district office, Turbeville

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let EUGENIA LAST emotions stand between you and a good relationship decision. Sharing costs or lowering overhead will buy you the freedom and good fortune to do more of the things you enjoy most. Plan a trip for two.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep an open mind when listening to concerns of others. Offering simple but effective solutions will ensure you get the same respect in return.

Don’t let your emotions show, or someone will spot your vulnerability and use it against you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put your energy into doing a good job and helping others. The changes you bring about will be commendable, but not everyone will agree with your methods. Appeal to the emotional side of those trying to interfere with your plans.

anyone take advantage of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Participate in an activity that offers positive results. Doing something special with someone you love will help you bond and set the groundwork for a better relationship. Strive for equality and you’ll achieve compatibility.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Explore new people, places and activities.

Keep your emotions in check and look at your options. A trip will lead to new prospects and plans for the future. Don’t be afraid to take an unusual path. Speak up and move forward.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Wear your heart on your sleeve.

Show the ones you love how much you care. Do something that will make your home more entertaining and add to your assets. Love is in the stars.

Romance will improve your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep a low profile. Listen carefully CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your to what others say and be intuition will guide you, but don’t observant of what’s going on expect smooth sailing. Meddling around you. Avoid confrontations can be expected and must be handled with professionalism if you and discord. Focus on family, want to avoid a disagreement that important relationships and making your life better, not more can hinder your reputation. Stay complicated. calm and proceed with caution.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Jump into Opportunities are within reach. action and make things happen.

Take a look around you and do Take control and do your own what you can to take advantage of thing. You’ll gain respect, attract attention and be acknowledged for a job or financial investment that comes your way. Love is on the rise. what you accomplish. Someone is Celebrating with someone special likely to challenge you. Stand tall, will bring you closer together. proceed with grace and dignity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do something creative or share your impulsiveness lead to a costly ideas with someone who inspires move. Investments will not be as you. You will be able to resolve a good as they appear. Control your emotions when it comes to money, pending legal, financial or medical matter if you can reach a decision health and legal matters. Keep a calm disposition and refuse to let that you are comfortable with.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

2-3-6-11-37 PowerUp: 2

2-4-17-36-40 Megaball: 5 Megaplier: 2

PICK 3 WEDNESDAY

PICK 4 WEDNESDAY

4-0-1 and 8-2-6

6-1-6-8 and 3-4-3-2

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Bastille Day fireworks explode over the Seine river next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Monday night. Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison by Parisians on July 14, 1789, setting off the French Revolution that toppled King Louis XVI and put an end to monarchy.

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LEGION BASEBALL

Florence pulls away late for 15-2 victory

BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item MANNING - For the second consecutive game, Manning-Santee played Florence fairly even before watching Post 1 pull away late for the win.

After dropping a 10-2 decision in Monday’s series opener, with Post 1 scoring eight runs over the final four innings, Post 68 trailed 6-1 on Wednesday at the Manning High School field before Florence pushed

across four runs in the seventh and five in the eighth to come away with a 15-2 mercy-rule win.

“They scored five runs CUTTER in the second inning, and then we held them,” said Manning-Santee head coach G.G. Cutter, whose team carries a 10-16 overall record into tonight’s Game 3 at Florence’s Legion Stadium. “We got a run and then,

next thing you know, we had to switch pitchers and they got a couple of base hits and they pounded the ball.”

After Manning-Santee starting pitcher Linc Powell put Florence down in order in the first, Post 1 batted around and struck for five runs in the second. Powell issued two walks and Florence batters connected for four hits in the frame. Garrett Bevill reached on a fielder’s choice and came around on three passed balls

for the first run. Jackson Williams walked ahead of singles by Steven Calcutlt and Clay Martin, a 2-run double from Weston Bailey and an RBI single from McLean Hartz.

JT Eppley led off the Post 68 first with a single and motored all the way to third on a William Ard sacrifice bunt, but was left stranded after Jared Hair struck out looking and Steven Cox popped out to first.

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Wrap up at Riley P-15’s finish sweep of Hartsville to earn berth in state tourney

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com Tee Dubose was all smiles after Wednesday’s baseball game at Riley Park, as was pretty much everyone in the Sumter P-15’s dugout.

“It’s a great feeling,” Dubose said after the 9-1 victory over Hartsville. “I already have one state championship ring (with Sumter High School). Hopefully I can get another.”

The host P-15’s punched their ticket to the American Legion baseball state tournament thanks to solid pitching from Phillip Watcher, some early clutch hits and some late offensive fireworks – including Dubose’s 2-run homer.

Sumter clinched the bestof-5 series 3-0 and improved to 25-8 on the season while Hartsville fell to 13-9. Post ZOEY MILLER / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM 53’s state tournament hopes Sumter starting pitcher Phillip Watcher threw seven innings and struck out eight in the P-15’s 9-1 victory are still alive though as it will over Hartsville on Wednesday at Riley Park in the second-round state playoffs series game. Sumter comparticipate in an upcoming pleted a 3-game sweep of the season, earning a spot in the state tournament to be played at Riley Park play-in series with the other beginning on July 26. two second-round series los-

ers to determine the fourth and final lower state seed.

“One of our goals at the beginning of the year was to win our way into the state tournament,” P-15’s head coach Curtis Johnson said. “We wanted to win our league, win our two playoff series and compete for a state championship.

“I thought our guys came out and played hard and competed all night. We weren’t making good contact early, but we changed our approach and got solid hits late and a good outing from Phillip Watcher.”

Wednesday’s Game 3 was a far cry from Sumter’s third game against Lake City in the first round. Up 2-0 with a chance for a sweep, the P-15’s committed seven errors and scored just three runs in an 8-3 loss.

“That was probably in the back of our minds,” Dubose said. “We knew if we came out and played up to our capabilities that we should be

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USC FOOTBALL

PRO GOLF

QB Thompson patient before leading USC

Tiger back as a new generation emerging at golf ’s oldest major

BY RYAN WOOD Post and Courier

HOYLAKE, England — Even when he’s not the favorite, Tiger Woods is still the show at the British Open.

Woods earned that attention by piling up majors at a faster rate than anyone in history, and the attention is just as great now because his recent past includes back surgery and his immediate future is more uncertain than ever. ESPN plans to show his entire round online Thursday.

Not to be overlooked at golf’s oldest championship, however, is a new generation of stars.

Rickie Fowler and Harris English will be playing ahead of him. Two groups behind will be Jordan Spieth and Hideki Matsuyama.

They are among 25 players who share a bond that speaks to the state of golf.

Woods has never won a major during their professional careers.

Yes, they saw his dominance on TV. They just never experienced it.

They were not around for the decade when Woods won majors with regularity, sometimes by a record

HOOVER, Ala. — Several years ago, Steve Spurrier watched a young high school quarterback from Boiling Springs go through drills at one of South Carolina’s summer camps.

He wasn’t highly recruited.

His name was absent from national ranking boards. But as Dylan Thompson dropped back and released passes with zip and accuracy, Spurrier saw into the future.

Even back then, Thompson’s potential as South Carolina’s starting quarterback was clear.

“I saw him running around and throwing, and I asked him, ‘If I offered you a scholarship, would you commit now or go tell everybody you got an offer and try to go somewhere else?’ “ Spurrier told reporters Tuesday at SEC Media Days. “And he said, ‘Coach, if you’re offering me a scholarship, I’m committing right now.’

“I said, ‘Well, you got an offer.’ “ Spurrier was smitten from the start. Of course, Thompson didn’t get his chance that

BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press

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South Carolina quarterback Dylan Thompson, left, has had to wait four years to finally get a chance as the starting signal caller for the Gamecocks, serving as Connor Shaw’s backup the past three seasons. quickly.

He toiled in the shadows. As Connor Shaw became a legend in the state as the Gamecocks’ career leader in victories, he served as backup. Thompson admits his patience was tested. He wanted to be ready whenever his turn came. Still, the wait felt like forever. So close to becoming a starting quarterback in the SEC, one can’t help but grow anxious.

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Tiger Woods watches his shot on the practice chipping green at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, on Wednesday.

The British Open, which starts today, will be Woods’ first major since he had back surgery in March. score, sometimes by a record margin. They missed the days that were so Tigercentric a player couldn’t get through an interview without being asked something about Woods.

“Tiger ruined a lot of guys’ lives,” Charles Howell III, a longtime friend of Woods who lived through those times, said earlier in the year. “He caused a lot of people some sleepless Sunday nights. But he also motivated an entire genera-

tion behind him.”

Howell’s point was that while the next generation might have been in awe of Woods, being outside the arena allowed them to study him without getting scarred. They learned from the way he worked. They were more prepared than the generation before them.

The talk at this British Open is that it is more open than ever.

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

4 a.m. – PGA Golf: British Open First Round from Hoylake, England (ESPN).

7 a.m. – PGA Golf: British Open First Round from Hoylake, England (ESPN).

8 a.m. – International Cycling: Tour de France Stage Twelve from Saint-Etienne, France (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

10 a.m. – College Football: SEC Media Day from Hoover, Ala. (ESPNU).

3 p.m. – PGA Golf: British Open First Round from Hoylake, England (ESPN).

3 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Marathon Classic First Round from Sylvania, Ohio (GOLF).

4 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas (NBA TV).

4:30 p.m. – Youth Softball: Triple Crown Fastpitch USA Nationals Semifinal Games from Cummings, Ga. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

5 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Boise Open First Round from Boise, Idaho (GOLF).

6 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas (NBA TV).

6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUBFM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

6:30 p.m. – International Lacrosse: World Championship Semifinal Match from Commerce City, Colo. (ESPNU).

6:30 p.m. – American Legion Baseball: Second-Round State Playoffs Series Game Four – Sumter at Hartsville (If Necessary) (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHMFM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290).

7 p.m. – Youth Softball: Triple Crown Fastpitch USA Nationals Championship Game from Cummings, Ga. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. – PGA Golf: British Open First Round from Hoylake, England (ESPN).

8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas (NBA TV).

8:30 p.m. – CFL Football: Edmonton at Winnipeg (ESPN2).

9:30 p.m. – International Lacrosse: World Championship Semifinal Match from Commerce City, Colo. (ESPNU).

10 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas (NBA TV).

2 a.m. – Minor League Baseball: New Orleans at Omaha (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

4 a.m. – PGA Golf: British Open Second Round from Hoylake, England (ESPN).

MLB STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W Baltimore 52 Toronto 49 New York 47 Tampa Bay 44 Boston 43 CENTRAL DIVISION W Detroit 53 Kansas City 48 Cleveland 47 Chicago 45 Minnesota 44 WEST DIVISION W Oakland 59 Los Angeles 57 Seattle 51 Houston 40 Texas 38

L 42 47 47 53 52

Pct .553 .510 .500 .454 .453

GB – 4 5 91/2 91/2

L 38 46 47 51 50

Pct .582 .511 .500 .469 .468

GB – 61/2 71/2 101/2 101/2

L 36 37 44 56 57

Pct .621 .606 .537 .417 .400

GB – 11/2 8 191/2 21

TUESDAY’S GAME

AL All-Stars 5, NL All-Stars 3

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Texas at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Kansas City at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Houston at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Seattle at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago WEST DIVISION Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Colorado Arizona

W 51 52 45 44 42

L 42 43 50 50 53

Pct .548 .547 .474 .468 .442

GB – – 7 71/2 10

W 53 52 51 49 40

L 43 44 44 46 54

Pct .552 .542 .537 .516 .426

GB – 1 11/2 31/2 12

W 54 52 41 40 40

L 43 43 54 55 56

Pct .557 .547 .432 .421 .417

GB – 1 12 13 131/2

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

NASCAR

By The Associated Press SPRINT CUP LEADERS

Through July 13 Points 1, Jeff Gordon, 670. 2, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 658. 3, Brad Keselowski, 634. 4, Matt Kenseth, 621. 5, Jimmie Johnson, 598. 6, Carl Edwards, 574. 7, Ryan Newman, 573.

8, Kyle Busch, 567. 9, Joey Logano, 551.

10, Clint Bowyer, 548. 11, Paul Menard, 541. 12, Denny Hamlin, 530. 13, Kevin Harvick, 528. 14, Kyle Larson, 524. 15, Austin Dillon, 524. 16, Greg Biffle, 519. 17, Kasey Kahne, 515. 18, Brian Vickers, 507.

19, Tony Stewart, 502. 20, Marcos Ambrose, 489.

Money 1, Brad Keselowski, $4,435,136. 2, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,074,129. 3, Jimmie Johnson, $4,048,318. 4, Jeff Gordon, $3,953,343.

5, Jamie McMurray, $3,850,390. 6, Kevin Harvick, $3,651,706. 7, Matt Kenseth, $3,635,687. 8, Kyle Busch, $3,567,145. 9, Joey Logano, $3,566,033. 10, Denny Hamlin, $3,481,056. 11, Greg Biffle, $3,093,994.

12, Austin Dillon, $3,015,504. 13, Paul Menard, $2,980,836. 14, Carl Edwards, $2,965,577. 15, Clint Bowyer, $2,961,680.

16, Brian Vickers, $2,943,649. 17, Aric Almirola, $2,943,409. 18, Tony Stewart, $2,871,386. 19, Kyle Larson, $2,783,125.

20, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $2,766,695.

WNBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta Indiana Connecticut Washington Chicago New York

W 15 10 10 9 8 8

L 6 12 13 13 13 13

Pct .714 .455 .435 .409 .381 .381

WESTERN CONFERENCE Phoenix Minnesota San Antonio Los Angeles Seattle Tulsa

W 17 17 11 10 9 7

L 3 6 11 11 15 15

Pct .850 .739 .500 .476 .375 .318

GB – 51/2 6 61/2 7 7 GB – 11/2 7 71/2 10 11

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Connecticut 86, Seattle 63 Los Angeles 86, Indiana 78 Phoenix 90, Washington 78

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

New York 77, Atlanta 75 Minnesota 93, Tulsa 82

TODAY’S GAMES

MLB ALL-STAR GAME

Jeter, Trout lead AL over NL 5-3

BY RONALD BLUM The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — On a sparkling summer night in the Upper Midwest, baseball generations joined up and prepared to pass.

Derek Jeter, the 40-yearold face of baseball, bid farewell to the All-Star game at the same time 22-yearold Mike Trout JETER became the second-youngest player to earn MVP honors at the showcase.

The 41,048 fans at Target Field buzzed from start to finish. Many no doubt will say years from now they were there when Jeter soaked in the adulation one more time on baseball’s national stage, and when Trout showed why he’s perhaps the top candidate to become the sport’s next iconic player.

Jeter and Trout propelled the American League to a 5-3 victory over the National on Tuesday for its 13th win in 17 years. The night will be remembered for the old and the young rather than the score.

Raised in New Jersey, Trout saw a lot of Jeter and said all week he felt honored to play alongside him.

“Growing up I was setting goals to myself that when I get — if I ever get the chance to get — to the big leagues, that’s how I want to play,” Trout said. “And the way he carries himself on and off the field, how he respects the game — always hustling, it doesn’t matter what the score is. If they are down 10 runs, he is always running the ball out.

That’s how I want to play.”

Jeter made a diving stop

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout holds the MVP trophy after the American League’s 5-3 victory over the National League in Tuesday’s MLB All-Star baseball game in Minneapolis. on Andrew McCutchen’s grounder to shortstop leading off the game and nearly threw him out at first, then received a 63-second standing ovation when he walked to the plate before his opposite-field double to right leading off the bottom half.

He was given another rousing cheer before his single to right starting the third made him the oldest AllStar with a multihit game and 2 1/2 minutes more applause after AL manager John Farrell sent Alexei Ramirez to shortstop to replace him at the start of the fourth.

Trout tripled home Jeter in the first and scored on Miguel Cabrera’s two-run homer off Adam Wainwright, then gave the AL a 4-3 lead in the fifth with an RBI double against Pat Neshek. Trout, second to Cabrera in AL MVP voting the last two years, is in position for a most unusual All-Star cycle: He singled in the first at-bat of his debut at Kansas City in 2012, doubled leading off last year’s game and now tripled.

All he needs is a home run in his first at-bat next year at Cincinnati.

No wonder many expect him to become baseball’s top personality.

“I think let Mike be Mike.

I don’t think people have to necessarily appoint someone to a particular position,” Jeter said. “He’s got a bright future ahead of him. I don’t know how much better he can get, but if he consistently does what he’s doing, then he will be here for a long time.”

While not as flashy as Mariano Rivera’s All-Star farewell at Citi Field last year, when all the other players left the great reliever alone on the field for an eighth-inning solo bow, Jeter tried not to make a fuss and to deflect the attention.

Even during his pregame clubhouse speech.

“He just wanted to thank us,” Trout said. “You know, we should be thanking him.”

As Frank Sinatra’s recording of “New York, New York” boomed over the Tar-

get Field speakers and his parents watched from the stands, Jeter repeatedly waved to the crowd when he came out of the game. He exchanged handshakes and hugs with just about every person in the AL dugout and then came back onto the field for a curtain call.

“It was a special moment and it was unscripted,” Jeter said. “I was unaware of it.”

NL manager Mike Matheny of the Cardinals didn’t want it to stop.

“The guys on our side have the utmost respect for him and would like to have been standing out there for a little while longer,” he said. “I think Derek was the one that was uncomfortable with it.”

A 14-time All-Star who was MVP of the 2000 game in Atlanta, Jeter announced in February this will be his final season. His hits left him with a .481 All-Star average (13 for 27), just behind Charlie Gehringer’s .500 record (10 for 20) for players with 20 or more at-bats.

While the Yankees are .500 at the break and in danger of missing the postseason in consecutive years for the first time in two decades, Jeter and the Angels’ Trout gave a boost to whichever AL team reaches the World Series.

The AL improved to 9-3 since the All-Star game started deciding which league gets Series home-field advantage; 23 of the last 28 titles were won by teams scheduled to host four of a possible seven games.

Detroit’s Max Scherzer, in line to be the mostprized free agent pitcher after the season, pitched a scoreless fifth for the win, and Glen Perkins got the save in his home ballpark.

SPORTS ITEMS

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION Washington Atlanta New York Miami Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION

THE SUMTER ITEM

San Antonio at Tulsa, 12:30 p.m.

Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Connecticut at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Some fans in dark as SEC Network launch looming HOOVER, Ala. — Fan Lee Massengale is already worried about Georgia’s game with Troy, even with Clemson and South Carolina coming up first.

Massengale’s not sure if his cable provider will be carrying the SEC Network, which broadcasts the Sept.

20 contest with the Trojans.

Massengale, who’s been following the Bulldogs since the days when Fran Tarkenton was the quarterback in the late 1950s, is among the Southeastern Conference fans waiting to see whether they’ll be able to watch their teams at home. The SEC Network launches on Aug. 14 and will carry 45 football games this season.

He’s not alone. Cable and satellite providers like DISH Network, Cox Communications and AT&T U-Verse have signed deals to carry the league’s network. ESPN and the SEC are still in talks with other major distributors, including DirecTV and Comcast, Massengale’s provider.

SUMTER 6 AYNOR 5

BLUFFTON – The Sumter Dixie Angels 9-10 year-old all-star baseball team was eliminated from the state tournament with a 6-5 loss to Aynor on Wednesday at Oscar Frazier Park.

Kiley Holloway and Laura Betts Brogdon both had a hit and a run batted in.

Josie Self, Andi Grae Wingate, Kailee Poston and Taylor Williams each had a hit.

Wingate pitched all five innings with six strikeouts and four walks.

HORNETS LAND STEPHENSON

CHARLOTTE— Lance Stephenson is bringing his swag to Charlotte.

The controversial shooting guard has agreed to a $27 million, three-year deal with the Hornets, according to a person familiar with the contract. The deal in-

AP FILE PHOTO

Former Indiana guard Lance Stephenson (1) has agreed to a 3-year, $27 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, according to sources. cludes a team option for the third season.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been made public. The person says Stephenson is expected to be introduced at a press conference Friday.

COWBOYS RELEASE BACKUP QB KYLE ORTON

IRVING, Texas — Quarterback Kyle Orton was released Wednesday by the Dallas Cowboys, an expected move after Tony Romo’s backup was a no-show during offseason workouts.

Orton skipped the workouts amid reports that he was considering retirement. He was subjected to about $70,000 in fines for failing to report during the offseason and missing the mandatory minicamp in June.

By releasing Orton, the Cowboys save his $3.25 mil-

lion base salary this season. But he will count about $1.1 million to their salary cap this season and about $2.2 million to next year’s cap.

CAVS, JAMES JONES AGREE ON MINIMUM DEAL

LeBron James won’t be the only player moving from Miami to Cleveland next season.

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Heat free agent James Jones will be joining James with the Cavaliers. Jones and the Cavaliers agreed to terms on a veteran minimum deal for $1.4 million on Wednesday. The person requested anonymity because an official announcement has not been made.

Jones spent the past six of his 11 NBA seasons in Miami. Last year Jones shot a career-high 46 percent on 3-pointers, but only appeared in 20 games.

GALLOPIN WINS STAGE 11 OF TOUR DE FRANCE OYONNAX, France — French rider Tony Gallopin led a late breakaway in a show of opportunism and savvy racing to win Wednesday’s 11th stage of the Tour de France as Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.

The peloton returned to action after the race’s first rest day with the 187.5-kilometer (116.3-mile) ride from Besancon to Oyonnax, not far from the Swiss border. The stage featured four small- to medium-sized hills near the end.

In the stage’s mini-drama, American Andrew Talansky, struggling through pain from crashes earlier in the race, dropped out of the pack and rode solo much of the day.

In a show of grit, he finished some 32 minutes back — enough to qualify to ride another day under race rules.

From staff, wire reports

SPORTS

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AMERICAN LEGION STATE PLAYOFFS LOWER STATE

Sumter vs. Hartsville Monday Sumter 7, Hartsville 6 Tuesday Sumter 4, Hartsville 1 Wednesday Sumter 9, Hartsville 1, Sumter wins series 3-0 Manning-Santee vs. Florence Monday Florence 10, Manning-Santee 2, Tuesday Florence at Manning-Santee, ppd., rain Wednesday Florence 15, Manning-Santee 2, Florence seeries 2-0 Today Manning-Santee at Florence Friday Florence at Manning-Santee (if

necessary)

Saturday Manning-Santee at Florence (if necessary) Camden vs. Georgetown Monday Camden 7, Georgetown 5, Camden leads series 1-0 Tuesday Camden at Georgetown, ppd., rain Wednesday Camden at Georgetown Today Georgetown at Camden Friday Camden at Georgetown (if necessary) Saturday Georgetown at Camden (if necessary)

UPPER STATE

Spartanburg vs. Greenwood Monday Spartanburg 6, Greenwood 4 Tuesday Spartanburg 2, Greenwood 0, suspended, third inning Wednesday Spartanburg 10, Greenwood 2, Spartanburg leads series 2-0 Today Spartanburg at Greenwood Friday Greenwood at Spartanburg (if necessary) Saturday Spartanburg at Greenwood (if necessary) Rock Hill vs. Union Monday Rock Hill 7, Union 4

Tuesday Union 8, Rock Hill 0, suspended, third inning Wednesday Union 14, Rock Hill 2, Series tied 1-1 Today Union at Rock Hill Friday Rock Hill at Union (if necessary) Saturday Union at Rock Hill (if necessary) Inman vs. Fort Mill Monday Inman 8 Fort Mill 2, Inman leads series 1-0 Tuesday Inman at Fort Mill, ppd., rain Wednesday Inman at Fort Mill Today Fort Mill at Inman

Friday Inman at Fort Mill (if necessary) Saturday Fort Mill at Inman (if necessary) Chapin-Newberry vs. Greenville Monday Chapin-Newberry 5, Greenville 1, suspended, 4th inning, rain Tuesday Greenville 7, Chapin-Newberry 4, Greenville leads series 1-0 Wednesday Greenville at Chapin-Newberry, completion of suspended game Greenville at Chapin-Newberry Today Chapin-Newberry at Greenville (if necessary) Friday Greenville at Chapin-Newberry (if necessary)

ZOEY MILLER / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM

Sumter’s Jacob Watcher, left, slides past Hartsville’s Nic Martin into home during the P-15’s 9-1 victory on Wednesday at Riley Park.

WRAP UP FROM PAGE B1 able to come away with a win.”

It was tough going offensively for both clubs, however, especially early on. Phillip Watcher struck out eight over seven innings and scattered seven hits for the P-15’s. A pair of double plays in the second and third innings and a pickoff at second base in the fourth kept Hartsville at bay.

“He just threw strikes and pounded the zone,” Johnson said of his starter. “He mixed his fastball and curveball well and kept them off balance. He was able to do that when they had runners on and really limit the damage.”

Post 53 starting pitcher Harrison Hawkins was nearly as good. He had a pair of 1-2-3 innings and faced just 14 batters over four of the first five innings with four strikeouts.

But 2-out hits left him and Hartsville behind the 8-ball. A

1-out walk to Javon Martin in the third proved costly as Jacob Watcher followed two batters later with a single up the middle to plate the first run. River Soles then singled to right-center and Jacob Watcher – running on the pitch – made it home before the throw to put the P-15’s up 2-0.

The score remained close until the sixth when Dubose provided a little breathing room. Taylor McFaddin reached on a 2-out single and went to second on an error.

Dubose then crushed a

MANNING FROM PAGE B1 Manning got on the board in the third by turning a strikeout into a run. Adam Lowder struck out swinging, but scampered down to first as Florence starter Keshaun Samuel’s pitch got away from catcher Williams.

Lowder took second on a Zach Coker

sacrifice bunt, advanced to third on a passed ball and crossed home plate on the second of Eppley’s three singles.

Florence pushed across a single run in the fourth, making the score 6-1, after Bailey was hit by a pitch and scored on a CJ Hopkins triple to right- center.

THOMPSON FROM PAGE B1 “I didn’t really wonder (if) so much,” Thompson said. “It was kind of just, when?”

Finally, Thompson’s opportunity came Tuesday.

He walked around the Wynfrey Hotel smiling, relaxed and calm. This was a day he’d long waited to see. Thompson spoke to reporters as the new face of South Carolina’s football program. After four long years, he made it.

Which only made it easier to reminisce about his past.

“I think it did take a lot of patience, and it was tough,” Thompson said. “That’s one thing I enjoy about this position is, I just want to be real with everyone -- the media, my family, friends. It was a little difficult at times, but I

learned so much from being behind (Shaw). Just from watching him work and how he handled stuff.

“Then with myself, realizing that it’s not going to be given. For me, it’s here now.

I’m just really excited for the opportunity.”

There’s pressure attached to Thompson’s new lot in life.

As Spurrier said Tuesday, Thompson needs to make up for lost time this season. He’s different than most career backups, already owning signature wins at Clemson and Central Florida. But Thompson must conquer one more challenge.

Nothing compares to being a full-time starting quarterback. Away from the field,

Hawkins’ fastball over the signs in left field for a 4-0 Sumter lead. It was the P-15’s first and only extra-base hit of the series.

“It was a low fastball and that’s the pitch I like,” Dubose said. “That just renewed my (confidence) at the plate and hopefully I can continue to do that in the state tournament.”

Sumter added five more runs over the next two innings, including four in the seventh. Kemper Patton had an RBI single while McFad-

The score remained the same until the top of the seventh as Post 68 reliever Ryan Knowlton was touched up for four runs. A walk to Hartz, a Hopkins double and a Logan McRae single sent Hartz home. Singles from Bevill and Jackson Williams scored Hopkins and McRae before Bevill came home on a Steven Calcutt sac fly to left.

Thompson directly represents his university more than any other student on campus. On the field, all eyes are on him.

Spurrier doesn’t question whether his new quarterback is ready for the responsibility.

There’s a reason he never opened the starting job for competition after Shaw left.

“He’s prepared,” Spurrier said Tuesday. “He’s been there five years. He’s a fiveyear guy who’s got one year to make his mark in college football. He’s got one year to do his thing. So he is really fired up about it, and he wants to take advantage. I’m going to try my best to give him every opportunity to lead our team and have as big of a year as possible.”

Thompson said he’s waited too long to squander his moment. His closest friends at-

din and Dubose each drove in a run on fielder’s choices.

Jacob Watcher led the way with three hits and two runs batted in. McFaddin was on base three times for the P-15’s.

Matt Lynch led Hartsville with three hits and scored the lone Post 53 run of the night on a wild pitch in the seventh.

Britton Beatson pitched the final two innings for Sumter and allowed no runs on no hits with one walk and four strikeouts.

Post 1 put the game out of reach in the eight with five more runs as 10 batters came to the plate.

Manning mounted a 2-out rally in the bottom of the eighth to put one final run on the board. Hair reached on an error, took second on a wild pitch, moved to third on a passed ball and came home on a Cox single.

test Thompson is on the right track.

South Carolina left guard A.J. Cann -- Thompson’s roommate -- has seen his quarterback’s quiet preparation this offseason. The job hasn’t changed him, Cann said. The Gamecocks’ fifthyear senior is still humble, letting his work ethic shine.

“When he works, you never know when he’s out doing

something because he don’t put a lot of things out letting everybody know what he’s doing,” Cann said. “He’s a very low-key guy, but I know he’s working hard and being ready to go. I’m with him most of the time.

“Just listening to him talk and how confident he is, I just know he’s ready to go and ready to be the quarterback.”

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RAY McELVEEN NEW ZION — Ray McElveen, age 73, died on July 15, 2014, in a Columbia veterans hospital, after an illness.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel in Olanta with burial in New Town Free Will Baptist McELVEEN Church cemetery.

The family received friends on Wednesday at Floyd Funeral Home.

Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Henry Dallas McElveen and Dolly Smith McElveen. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a Mason, and a member of Beulah Lodge No. 259. He was formerly employed by Avon Dale Mfg. Co. for many years and retired from Daniels Construction Co. as an electrician.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Gibson McElveen; and a brother, Bobby McElveen.

Surviving are a son, Wendell Ray (Tina) McElveen of Alpharetta, Georgia; a daughter, Tracie Hopkins of Woodstock, Georgia; a brother, Laverne Dallas (Cathy) McElveen of Scranton; a stepdaughter, Helen Huggins of Myrtle Beach; an “adopted” sister, Julia Lee Springs of Lake City; a best friend, Lois Ann Hardy; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.floydfuneral. com.

BARBARA M. HERLONG COLUMBIA, Missouri — Barbara M. Herlong, 79, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on July 7, 2014.

She was born on Feb. 16, 1935, in Warren, Rhode Island. On July 5, 1959, she married William P. Herlong, who preceded her in death in 2001.

HERLONG They were married for 42 years.

Barbara was a loving wife and mother. She was an avid reader, active in her church, and was proud to have traveled to all seven continents.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July

11, 2014, at Community United Methodist Church.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Joy Boan (husband, Kelly) of Overland Park, Kansas, and Jill McCallie (husband, Jay) of Fulton, Missouri; sister, Margaret Moody of Texas; and grandchildren, Bradley, Kyle and David Boan, all of Kansas.

She will be sadly missed by her kitties, Chance and Iris.

Memorial donations are appreciated to Community United Methodist Church or to Columbia Second Chance Animal Shelter.

Memorial Funeral Home of Columbia was in charge of arrangements.

ANDREE P. DAVIS Andree Patricia Davis, wife of Bernard Davis, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 23, 1958, in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Eddie Sr. and Amanda O. Jones. Andree was educated in the Bronx public schools. At an early age, she attended Goodwill Baptist Church in Bronx, where she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and served on various choirs. In 1977, Andree met the love of her life, Bernard Davis. They were united in holy matrimony on July 15, 1978. Andree found employment with United Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey for 19 years, until relocating to Sumter.

She leaves to cherish precious memories: her devoted husband, Bernard Davis of the home; two sons, Andrew (Felicia) Davis and Daniel Davis, both of New Jersey; one daughter, Cheryl Davis of New Jersey; four grandchildren, Abree, Shanice, Hamairah and Danny; one greatgranddaughter, Savannah; one brother, Eddie (Jennifer) Jones Jr.; five sisters, Clealia P. Jones of Brooklyn, New York, Villia E. Jones, Damita E. Jones, Vivian (Carlos) L. Fernandez and Cynthia (Wallace) L. Jones-Wright, all of Sumter; one brother-in-law, Harold Davis of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Bernadette Davis-Cheek of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Lenore (Lawrence) Davis-Smith of New York; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

BRITISH OPEN FROM PAGE B1 But then, that’s been the case since Woods won his last major six years ago. Since that 2008 U.S. Open, 19 players have won majors, and no one has won more than two.

In the 24 majors leading up to his last major, Woods won six, Phil Mickelson won three and no one else won more than one.

“Looking at the different amount of winners in the last five years at the major championships, we’re seeing so many players win,” Henrik Stenson said Wednesday. It’s so competitive. At some point there might have been 20 guys battling out for it. And now it feels like anyone in the field can win if they have a great week. So it’s definitely tighter.”

Stenson, No. 2 in the world and among the favorites this week, will be playing alongside Woods for the opening two days.

“He’s just one of the guys I need to beat if I want to do well this week,” Stenson said.

“But it’s a good start if you know you can beat him.”

Woods is playing his first major of the year because of March 31 back surgery. Returning to Royal Liverpool was always the target — he won his third claret jug on these links in 2006 when it was brown and fast, not green and slower as it is this year. Woods came back sooner than he expected, missing the cut at Congressional three weeks ago in what had the feeling of a 36-hole rehab assignment.

He feels healthy. He feels strong. And he still commands a presence.

That much was clear when Woods played only two holes Wednesday as spectators scrambled for a view. He brings energy and excitement

to a golf tournament.

Does he bring intimidation?

The Open is his next opportunity to see if he can regain the mystique that a younger generation has yet to experience. Matt Kuchar, who played a practice round with Woods on Sunday, doesn’t think it will take much. He’s not sure Woods ever lost it.

“The kids today grew up idolizing him,” Kuchar said.

“He gets back on form again, I don’t think that intimida-

She was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Lionel Davis and Andrew Davis.

Memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2014, at Quinn Chapel AME Church. The Rev. Earther M. Joe, pastor, officiated.

Sumter Funeral Service Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

OLIN ROWE Jr. CHAPIN — Memorial service for Franklin Olin Rowe Jr., 71, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church. Interment will be at a later date in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Summerton. Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, is assisting the family.

Mr. Rowe died on Monday, July 14, 2014. Born in Travelers Rest, he was a son of the late Franklin Olin Rowe Sr. and Carrie Iliene Bagnal Rowe. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he graduated from Summerton High School and the University of South Carolina, where he was a member of Delta Sigma PI. He retired as a controller from Austin & Rogers Law Firm of Columbia. He was a longtime member of Lake Murray Presbyterian Church and was a lifetime member of St. Peters Masonic Lodge No. 54 in Manning.

Surviving are his wife, Brenda Butner Rowe; children, Frank Rowe (Melisa), Dr. Robert Rowe (Jackie) and Kevin Heller (Stefanie), all of Columbia, and Leanne Olinger (Peter) of Fort Mill; grandchildren, Collin and Jake Olinger, and Eliza and Elliott Rowe; sister, Helene Ellis (Don) of Manning; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Jan Butner of Jacksonville; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Caroline Olinger.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Murray Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 2721 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036 or a charity of one’s choice.

Please sign the online guest book at www.dunbarfuneralhomedutchfork.com.

THE SUMTER ITEM man, departed this life on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at the Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia.

He was born on April 27, 1935, in Sumter County, a son of George and Arizona Richardson Furman.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 1821 Mabron Road, Columbia, SC 29209.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

HENRY A. GEE LYNCHBURG — Henry Arthur Gee, 65, husband of Ophadell Green Gee, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at his residence.

He was born on Aug. 25, 1948, in Olanta, a son of the late Peter Albert and Mildred Williams Gee. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 1685 Yarborough Road, Lynchburg.

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

SUSAN L. WALKER Susan Logan Walker, 85, widow of the Rev. James W. Walker Sr., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

She was born on April 5, 1929, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Jarrett Elijah and Hattie Richardson Logan.

The family is receiving visitors at the home, 9115 S.C. 261, Pinewood.

Funeral services will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

SHARON J. GOLDEN Sharon Denise Jackson Golden, 52, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at her residence.

She was born on July 26, 1961, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Anna Jackson Miller.

The family is receiving visitors at the home, 735 Flamingo Road, Sumter.

Funeral services will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

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SAMMY LEE WILSON

Richard Furman, 79, husband of Harriete Bland Fur-

BISHOPVILLE — Sammy Lee Wilson, of Bishopville,

tion factor is gone at all.

These are the kids that grew up watching him and wanting to be him.”

Kuchar said it can be intimidating to play alongside, although Patrick Reed sure wasn’t flustered having Woods in the group ahead of him at Doral, and Spieth didn’t looked rattled when he shot 63 at Torrey Pines (the North Course) with Woods in his group.

Is there a difference between watching dominance on TV and seeing it in person?

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Rory McIlroy and other young golfers are top contenders for golf’s oldest major, the British Open, which begins today in Hoylake, England.

“You’re saying a different intimidation for the guys who are now just coming up and

died on Sunday, July 13, 2014.

He was a son of the late James Lee Wilson Sr. and Lillie Mae Simon Wilson.

Sammy Lee leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Mary S. Wilson; a son, Jeffery Scarborough; two stepchildren, Jermaine Scarborough and Shavanna Wilson; five grandchildren, Jaquasia Scarborough, Traquan Scarborough, Sheniah Troy, Lakan Halley and Jalen Scarborough; four brothers, James Simon of Saginaw, Michigan, Vernon (Victoria) Wilson of Bishopville, Roosevelt (Brenda) Wilson of Rembert and James Lee Wilson Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland; three loving sisters, Lucille W. Williams and Ada M. Wilson, both of Bishopville, and Marie (Jessie) Hickmon of Sumter; four special uncles, Robert (Josephine) Wilson of Bishopville, David (Pearline) Robinson of North Carolina, John (Priscilla) Wilson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Lucious (Annie) Robinson of Bishopville; five special aunts, Vermell W. Washington, Rebecca W. Monroe, Mary Lee Wilson, Mae Frances Wilson and Rebecca (Willie) Joe of Bishopville; a special loving friend, Cheryl Luckey; four loving nieces, Wilhelmenia, Shontae, Shonna and Veronica; three special nephews, Derrick, Terry and Vershawn; special cousins raised as brothers and sisters, Dorothy, Sam, Golden and Edward Monroe, and Romonica (Marion) Harriott.

Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, James Lee Wilson Sr. and Lillie Mae Simon Wilson; his grandparents, Mary Wilson, and Issac and Louvenia Simon Robinson; cousins, Betty and Willie Mae Wilson and Michelle Joye; and uncles, Theo Wilson, Leo Wilson, Sammie Robinson and Issac Robinson.

Visitations will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Bishopville, with the pastor, the Rev. Darren P. Dixon, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mark Memorial Garden. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

just watched it on TV as opposed to my generation that were actually losing by 10 to it?” Kuchar said with a laugh.

“I’m not sure. If I was to go shoot baskets with Michael Jordan right now, I would be pretty intimidated. So it’s probably similar. The guys that played against him and got scored 40 on probably have a similar feeling to me in the awe that surrounds a guy like that.”

It all unfolds on Thursday, where the only mystery greater than Woods is the English weather.

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Farms & Acreage 5.1 acres (Lee Cty)for lease (cheap) for farming or ranching on long term basis. Mth or yrly.

561-502-8598 Owner lives in Fla.

Land & Lots for Sale 5775 Cane Savannah Rd. (Wedgefield).over 1 acre on main hwy. City water avail. Perfect for a new home or future investment.

Close to Shaw AFB. $8,900 803-983-2261 Min. Walmart/Shaw +/- 1 Acre.

Septic, cleared, $2,900 Dn. $216 mo. 60 mos. 888-774-5720 Dalzell 16.57 acre paved. $2425 dn. $580 mo. 120 mos. $2500 Ac. 888-774-5720.

45.7 acres $1,313 per acre. Great track only min. from Sumter.

Priced to sell at $60k. Call 803-920-0724

Lake Property FSBO: Lake House: 1931 Clubhouse Lane on Lizzie's Creek.

1,605 sq ft, 4BR/2BA, Kitchen /Dining Room, Den, Shower house, Boat house, Pier, Carport.

803-469-3807

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Boats / Motors 14ft Jon Boat, 1999 Voyager 8HP Johnson Motor. Little use. Trolling motor. All in good cond. Asking $1,500. 469-2771 or 972-4844 2004 War Eagle 648. Dual batteries with charger. 46lb trolling motor. Rod/Gun box. Galvanized trailer. Asking $8,000 OBO. Call 803-491-4071

TRANSPORTATION

Reconditioned batteries $35. Also have lawn mower, truck, 4 wheeler, golf cart & marine batteries, starters & alternators.

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LEGAL NOTICES Summons & Notice NOTICE OF FILING IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 2011-CP-43-1972 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Dorothea L. Bryant, Seth O. Cook, Marcia Sanders, Eric A. Cook, Plaintiffs, vs.

Elizabeth Perry, John C. Perry, Marcia Sanders, Albert Williams, Katrina Chestnut, Heirs of Edith Myers, and Heirs of Lloyd Perry, Defendants.

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Second Amended Summons and Second Amended Complaint were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on July 1, 2014. John S. Keffer, Esquire, whose address is 23 West Calhoun Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, has been named Guardian ad Litem Nisi to represent any unknown minors and persons under disability who have or may claim an interest in the subject-property.

AMENDED LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas by the above-named Plaintiffs, against the above-named Defendants, to partition the real property described in the attached Property Description.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION All that certain tract of land, with improvements thereon containing eighty-five and one-half (85 1â „2) acres,

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more or less, known as the "Agnes Perry and Robert Perry Place," in Concord School District, Concord Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, about six (6) miles east from the Town of Sumter, on or near the waters of Black River, and no in the possession of Agnes Perry and Robert Perry, bounded now or formerly as follows: On the north by lands of Perry; on the east by lands of Jones and lands of the Williams Estate; on the south by lands of the Williams Estate, lands of the Singleton Estate, and land of Brogdon, and on the west by lands of Brogdon. The said tract of land is particularly shown and delineated on a plat prepared by W. Loring Lee, Surveyor, in June 1934, which is recorded in Plat Book Z-5, at page 67, in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina, which plat and the record thereof are by reference incorporated herein.

Witherspoon Estate. Said tract of land is particularly delineated on a plat prepared by W. Loring Lee, Surveyor, in June 1934, which is recorded in Plat Book Z-5, at Page 67, in the office of the RMC for Sumter County, South Carolina, which plat and the record thereof are by reference incorporated herein. Part of this tract is shown on a plat of Palmer & Mallard & Assoc.

Inc. Engineer's-Surveyors dated September 6, 1966 and recorded in the office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-24 at Page 18.

LESS: all that parcel of land with the improvements thereon, if any, in School District #2, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown on plat of J.P. Edwards, R.L.S., dated March 14, 1969, recorded in Plat Book Z-27, page 32, Sumter County records; being bounded on the North by other land of Robert and Agnes B. Perry; on the East by land of French Williams and of C. Hudnall; on the South and Southwest by lands of Ida Lou Leaf and R. M. Jones; on the West by land of R. M. Jones and by public road as shown on said plat.

This is the property conveyed to Wilbert Perry and Sara A.L. Perry by deed of Robert and Agnes B. Petty dated June 19, 1969 and recorded in the office of the RMC for Sumter County in Volume P-9 at page 1488.

This property is shown on the tax maps for Sumter County as parcel number 288-00-03-013.

AND LESS: All that parcel of land with the improvements thereon, if any, in School District #2, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown on plat of J.P. Edwards, R.L.S., dated May 15, 1987, recorded in Plat Book 87, page 925, Sumter County RMC records; bounded on the Northeast by other property of Agnes Perry, 1141,32 feet; South and Southwest by other property of Wilbert Perry in courses 264.06 feet and 900.00 feet in length, respectively; and Northwest by S.C. Road 43-1255, 85.85 feet. This is the property conveyed to Wilbert Perry by deed of Agnes Perry dated May 20, 1987 and recorded in the office of the R.M.C. for Sumter County in volume 451 at page 1545. This property is shown on the tax maps for Sumter County as parcel number 288-00-03-017.

This is part of the property conveyed to Luvenia P. Cook, Elizabeth Perry, and John C. Perry by Deed of Distribution from the Estate of Agnes Perry dated May 12, 1994 and recorded May 17, 1994 at 3:51 p.m. in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Deed Volume 601 at Page 1333.

Parcel II All that certain tract of land, with improvements thereon containing one hundred (100) acres, more or less, known as the "Agnes Perry and Robert Perry Place," in Concord School District, Concord Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, about six (6) miles east from the Town of Sumter, on or near the waters of Black River, and now in the possession of Agnes Perry and Robert Perry, bounded now or formerly as follows: On the north by land of the McFadden Estate; on the east by land of Wilson on the south by lands of Agnes and Robert Perry, and on the west by lands of the

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LESS: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land lying, being and situate in Sumter County, South Carolina containing 1.2 acres as shown on a plat of Carl J. Croft, C.E. dated June 10, 1977 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-40 at page 195.

Said tract being bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by land of Perry measuring thereon 212.7 feet; on the East by lands of Perry and measuring thereon 212.7 feet; on the South by State Road SC43-759 and measuring thereon 212.7 feet and on the West by lands of Perry and Georgia-Pacific and measuring thereon 212.7 feet. This is the same property conveyed to Berkeley Land Corporation by deed of Agnes B. Perry and Elizabeth Perry dated November 2, 1977 and recorded in the office of the RMC for Sumter County in Volume H10 at Page 147. This property is shown on the tax maps for Sumter County as parcel number 288-00-01-027.

AND LESS: all that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the Concord Township, in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated on that certain plat of J.P. Edwards, RLS, dated November 20, 1970 and recorded in the office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-30 at page 40, said tract of land being more particularly bounded and measuring as follows: on the north by a county road which lies between the Mims Road and the Plowden Mill Road whereon it measures 250.65 feet; on the East by lands of Ruth Britton whereon it measures 772.0 feet; on the South by lands of Agnes B. Perry along the center line of a drainage ditch whereon it measures 458.77 feet; on the West by lands of Agnes Perry where it measures 378.8 feet, be all measurements according to said plat and a little more of less.

This is the same property conveyed to Henry Britton by deed of Agnes B. Perry dated May 27, 1971 and recorded in the office of the RMC for Sumter County in volume S-9 at page 1183. This property is currently shown on the tax maps for Sumter County as parcel numbers 288-00-03-003 and 288-00-03-004.

AND LESS: All that piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in Concord Township, Sumter County, South Carolina shown on a plat of Ferrell J. Prosser, RLS, dated June 1, 1971 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-30 at page 80, according to said plat being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by a county dirt road on which it measures 150 feet; on the East by land of Wilton Britton on which it measures 368.9 feet; on the South by land of Henry Britton on which it measures 172.6 feet; on the West by land of Agnes Perry on which it measures 274.2 feet. This is the same property conveyed to Hattie Sharpe by deed of Agnes B. Perry dated July 31, 1971 and recorded in the office of the RMC for Sumter County in volume T-9 at page 66. This property is shown on the tax maps for Sumter County as parcel number

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288-00-03-002.

AND LESS: All those certain pieces, parcels and lots of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lots No. 1, 2 and 3 and shown on plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated January 21, 1994 and filed for record in the office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 94 at page 430 and all those certain pieces, parcels and lots of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lots No. 4, 5 6, and 7 and shown on plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated January 21, 1994 and filed for record in the office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 94 at page 431. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended), reference to said plats is hereby craved for the particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and for distances of the property delineated thereon and hereby described.

These lots are bing conveyed to the several heirs of Agnes B. Perry according to the terms of her will, documentation of which it recorded simultaneously herewith.

This is part of the property conveyed to Luvenia P. Cook, Elizabeth Perry, and John C. Perry by Deed of Distribution from the Estate of Agnes Perry dated May 12, 1994 and recorded May 17, 1994 at 3:51 p.m. in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Deed Volume 601 at Page 1333.

Parcel III All that tract of land containing 10 acres situate in the State of South Carolina and County of Sumter, bounded as follows: on the north by land formerly of A.F. Moses, on the east by land formerly of Mrs. S. J. McFadden, on the south by land formerly of C.G. Brogdon, and on the west by land formerly of Mr. Agnes Witherspoon.

This is part of the property conveyed to Livenia P. Cook, Elizabeth Perry, and John C. Perry by Deed of Distribution from the Estate of Agnes Perry dated May 12, 1994 and recorded May 17, 1994 at 3:51 p.m. in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Deed Volumbe 601 at Page 1333.

This 10 acre parcel is part of the property shown on a plat of Palmer & Mallard & Assoc.

Inc. Engineer's-Surveyors dated September 6, 1966 and recorded in the office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-24 at page 18.

This property is shown on the tax maps of Sumter County as Parcel Number 288-00-01-015.

SECOND AMENDED SUMMONS TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

in the Complaint.

MCGOWAN, HOOD & FELDER, LLC Patrick M. Killen 28 North Main Street Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 774-5026 (803) 774-5026 Facsimile pkillen@mcgowanhood.com Attorney for Plaintiffs

SUMMONS IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2013-DR-43-1545 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER James Harold Price, PLAINTIFF vs.

Laura J.. Price (formerly Huggins), Jimmy T. Huggins, and a Caucasian American female under the age of 18 years, DEFENDANTS TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscribers at their office at 126 Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Complaint was filed in the above entitled action in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on December 30, 2013, for the purpose of instituting an action against the Defendant for adoption of a Caucasian American female.

LEE, ERTER, WILSON, HOLLER & SMITH, L.L.C. Harry C. Wilson, Jr. 126 North Main Street Post Office Box 580 Sumter, South Carolina 29151 803-778-2471 Attorney for the Plaintiff

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Second Amended Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, 28 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina, 29150, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded

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