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BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 Politics and food are always a good combination, so Saturday’s grand opening of Sumter Democrats’ new headquarters should be filling on both fronts.

The public is invited to the

grand opening of the Sumter County Democratic Party’s HQ for the fall election campaign, where they can grab some light refreshments, check out the facilities and get to meet the party’s candidates for the ballot’s top offices.

Festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at 577 Bultman Drive, where the party has al-

ready started work on winning the election in November.

“We’re going to be doing phone-banking, holding meetings, canvassing and doorknocking,” said Allen Bailey, chairman of the Sumter County Democrats. “We’ll also be accepting donations and have literature available

from all the candidates.”

The highlight of Saturday’s event will be an appearance by state Sen. Vincent Sheheen, D-Camden, who is running against Gov. Nikki Haley for a second time this fall.

Sheheen narrowly lost to the Republican incumbent in 2010.

Sheheen will be speaking to

the party faithful at 1 p.m. to inaugurate the new headquarters. The open house will continue until about 3 p.m.

Several other statewide and federal candidates will be on hand for the event. Both Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate will greet voters in the

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2 wanted in June assault Suspects reportedly pinned man between vehicles, dragged him

BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 Authorities are looking for two people in connection to a vehicular assault that hospitalized a Sumter man on June 27.

Jennifer Lynn Sharp-Adams, 32, and Charles Yingling, 41, both of 4105 Zachary Road, are each wanted for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and were listed among Sumter’s wanted fugitives on Thursday as investigators continue to look into an incident that injured a 28-yearold man.

According to reports, officers responded to a parking YINGLING lot in the 3300 block of U.S. 15 South about 9 p.m. on June 27 in reference to an altercation in progress. When they arrived, the father of the victim said his son was arguing with the drivers of two vehicles, one a red SHARPDodge pickup and the other ADAMS a blue sedan.

Once the argument stopped, the drivers took off, pinning the victim between them and dragging him down the roadway. Officers noted a severe laceration to the victim’s right calf.

The victim was then transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries. Eventually, the victim came forward and gave authorities the names of the people involved.

“The victim knew both of these people,”

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Alger Davis, who has been with Crestwood High School for almost four years, cleans the floor of one of the classrooms Wednesday morning. Maintenance and custodians complete a number of tasks the minute school is out to prepare the school for students and teachers to return on the first day of school in the fall.

Custodians, maintenance work hard to prepare for 1st day of school

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Before the school year begins, teachers and administrators have prepared their curriculum, planned to implement new programs and strategies and have also endured orientation with the district to make sure they’re ready to teach and mold the minds of Sumter County youth. However, what’s being taught and the way schools go about their day-to-day operations are not the only things to consider before the doors officially open

for the 2014-15 school year.

The moment the last bell rings and school is out for summer vacation, the maintenance department for Sumter School District does the majority of its heavy lifting for the year. After students have spent the majority of the year socializing in the halls and learning in the classrooms, the facilities may have a lived-in feel that maintenance works hard throughout the summer to eliminate in preparation for the coming year — simply to get back that welcoming atmosphere.

BY THE NUMBERS • Six layers of wax for school hallways and four layers for classrooms • 204 custodians in the district • 300 to 400 desks repaired and/ or replaced each year • 1,304 teachers (equivalent to classrooms that are stripped and cleaned in the district during the summer) • 3,204,211 square feet of space to be cleaned and ready for a new school year (includes district office, annex and warehouse spaces)

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched a large-scale ground offensive in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, escalating a 10day military operation to try to destroy Hamas’ weapons arsenal, rocket-firing abilities and tunnels under the Palestinian territory’s border with Israel.

It was the first major Israeli ground offensive in Gaza in just more than five years. It came hours after Hamas militants tried to infiltrate Israel through a tunnel under the Gaza-Israel border, but were stopped by Israel.

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Lt. Col. Peter Lerner, an Israeli military spokesman, said that the operation is open-ended.

“We will be striking the infrastructure,” he said.

“We will be striking the operatives in order to safeguard the civilians of the state of Israel, especially issues to do with tunneling that was exemplified earlier today.”

Thousands of Israeli soldiers had massed on the border with Gaza in recent days, waiting for the order to go in.

The operation also fol-

lowed a brief truce earlier Thursday in which Israel held fire to allow Gazans to stock up on food and other necessities after being largely holed up at home since the conflict began last month.

Israeli strikes have hit more than 2,000 targets in Gaza, and Hamas launched nearly 1,500 rockets at Israel, the Israeli military has said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he instructed the

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1 man wanted in Tuesday night shooting Police are on the hunt for a man who has been charged in connection to a Tuesday night shooting.

Sumter Police Department has issued a warrant for Brandon Haynesworth, 28, of 23-B Walker Lane, who is wanted on a charge of attempted murder for allegedly

ing are unknown, as the incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information or who might know Haynesworth’s whereabouts is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700 or Crime Stoppers at (803) 4362718.

Calls to Crime Stoppers can be made anonymously, and an award might be available for information leading to an arrest or conviction.

The man had apparently been shot and was taken to Tuomey Regional Medical Center, from where he was transferred to a Columbiaarea hospital. His injuries are reportedly non-life threatening, and he is listed as being in good condition.

The victim was reportedly seen sitting on the porch of a neighborhood home before the shooting.

What events led up to the shoot-

shooting a 21-year-old man Tuesday night on Sampson Street.

According to reports, officers responded to a Sampson Street location about 8 p.m. Tuesday in HAYNESreference to reports of WORTH shots being fired in that area.

When they arrived, they found a man lying in the roadway.

BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com (803) 774-1225

Career of service begins

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Future Soldier Tyler Harrington cuts siding while Sgt. Jimmy Griffin of Sumter Army Recruiting Center holds it in place recently at the site of a Habitat for Humanity home. Staff Sgt. Robert Hayward wanted to do something different with the Future Soldiers in his station.

“I have had a few construction jobs and worked at a horse ranch in Texas,” said Harrington, 18, who recently graduated from Crestwood High School.

But he knew early that he wanted to join the Army. He has been in the Future Soldier system for six months and will attend basic training in August.

“I am a fourth-generation soldier, and I got my wish to be an infantryman,” he said.

Habitat for Humanity builds safe, affordable houses for qualified homebuyers, and each one is built in partnership with homeowner families, sponsors and volunteers.

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Public invited to call to action meeting There will be a Stakeholders’ “Call to Action Meeting” Sunday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 W. Fulton St. All interested members of the public are invited to address the increasing crime rate as well as other safety concerns throughout the city and county.

Calvin Hastie, a local lawyer and community leader, said, “Community stakeholders and members are concerned about the violence that has taken place recently in Sumter. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and decide as a community what can be done. We want to formulate a plan. We want to come together to discuss this so we’re reaching across racial lines and business lines.”

According to Hastie, local law enforcement will also be present. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.

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Clarendon 2 will have called board meetings The Clarendon School District 2 board of trustees will have called special board meetings for Monday and Tuesday.

Both meetings will be in the boardroom at the district office, 15 Major Drive in Manning.

According to the provided agendas, the board will allow public comments before it conducts seven student hearings each night. The board will then go into executive session before returning to open session to make a decision on the student matters.

Courts return $10 million to Tuomey

Authorities find man who escaped jail

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com (803) 774-1201

PICKENS — Authorities said an anonymous tip helped them locate an inmate who escaped two weeks ago from the Pickens County jail.

Sheriff’s deputies said they found 41-year-old James Christopher Townsend just before 1 p.m. Wednesday at a home near Easley.

Deputies said Townsend walked away from the jail July 3. He was last seen cutting grass behind a fence that afternoon, but no one noticed he was missing until a 7 p.m. roll call.

A federal court judge officially ordered Thursday that $40 million of the $50 million that Tuomey Healthcare System placed into an escrow account last year as part of the federal lawsuit against the hospital be transferred into an account controlled by the court.

The order does not resolve the now 10-year-old case between the local hospital and federal prosecutors but simply shifts some of the money set aside into a different account should Tuomey ultimately be forced to pay the government.

As it stands now, Tuomey faces a

$237 million judgment against it after a federal jury ruled last year the hospital has violated federal laws by signing doctors to illegal contracts and as a result had submitted more than 21,000 false Medicare claims between 2005 and 2009.

As Tuomey appealed the verdict to a higher court, Senior U.S. District Judge Margaret Seymour originally ordered the hospital set aside $70 million as a precondition to continue its effort. Tuomey appealed that decision as well, saying that placing that much money aside could lead to the hospital being forced to file bankruptcy.

As part of the new ruling, Seymour ordered the remaining $10 million of the $50 million set aside

last year, plus any interest the account might have drawn, be returned to the hospital. However, Seymour also allowed for the government to be able to file a judgment lien against Tuomey for the $10 million.

“We are pleased that Judge Seymour reduced the cash escrow and bond by more than $30 million compared to her previous ruling of $70 million,” said Tuomey President and CEO Michael Schwartz. “We still continue to engage in active settlement negotiations with the government and hope for a resolution soon.”

Another court procedure on the continuing case is tentatively scheduled for September.

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Councilman giving youth closer look at justice system

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Sumter City Councilman Calvin Hastie is taking time to give local youth an “up close and personal” look at the justice system.

Hastie, who is also an attorney and runs his own law firm in Sumter, recently took a group of about 30 youth and parents to South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia where they got a tour of the facilities and spoke with some of the juveniles about their experiences.

“It’s important for parents and children to see this,” Hastie said.

“We’re touring the facility, and these young people will talk to them about the decisions they made.”

The visit to DJJ lasts about two hours during which visitors have the opportunity to view the schools, dormitories and other areas of the large facility.

Hastie said he will also take about 15 students into the courtroom at the end of this month to witness a juvenile hearing in family court.

Hastie got approval from the court

to bring in the 15 youth to view the hearing for educational purposes.

Hastie often interacts with local youth in an effort to mentor them and give them different opportunities.

The purpose of the DJJ and courtroom visits, Hastie explained, is for youth to really understand the consequences of their actions.

“They’ll get to see what really happens when young people make bad decisions,” Hastie said.

Throughout the year, Hastie often organizes local events to reach youth in the Sumter area and also

works closely with local organizations and churches. Hastie also organizes community events such as the Veterans Appreciation Community Fish Fry. Through the community group Vision in Progress, an organization made up of members and representatives from multiple Sumter neighborhoods, Hastie makes efforts to reach the community and youth about improvements and involvement in multiple areas including law enforcement, community engagement, education, leadership and business.

High school choirs headed to Carnegie Hall next year

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Students involved in choir at Lakewood High School have a huge performance to look forward to during the 2014-15 school year. The choir recently received an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in April and is waiting to hear if it has been accepted as a featured choir to perform a 25-minute solo.

The choir will join a number of choral groups for the Festival at Carnegie Hall, which is part of the WorldStrides Heritage Performance Elite Performance Series.

Lakewood students won’t be the only Sumter representatives in New York during that time. Sumter School District confirmed the Crestwood High School choir will also perform at Carnegie Hall after a recently successful performance audition.

Lakewood Choir Director Herbert Johnson said he submitted an audition CD for the group for them to be considered as one of the groups to perform next spring. As a student at Sumter High School and a member of the school’s choir, Johnson said he remembers how much it meant

to him to perform at Carnegie Hall and how it affected his decision to become a teacher.

“I can count on one hand the number of students who have actually been to New York. I went to New York and sang at Carnegie when I was a student at Sumter High School. I know what it did for me. It opened up a new world to me, and I was inspired to become a teacher myself based on those experiences,” he said. “So I know what this can do for children to get to New York and have that experience. Many of them want to be Broadway performers, and it takes something like this for them to be encouraged to do it.”

During the visit to New York, the choir will perform on the Ronald O. Perelman Stage in the Isaac Stern Auditorium, the largest performance venue at Carnegie Hall. Before the performance, choirs will rehearse with and be conducted by the legendary Dr. Jeffery Ames, who has collaborated with Trisha Yearwood, CeCe Winans and other famous artists.

As the semester begins, Johnson said he’s considering the cost of the trip and hoping to do a number of fundraising events in the community be-

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The choir at Lakewood High School will join a number of choral groups to perform at Carnegie Hall in April. The Crestwood High School choir will also represent the Sumter area during the Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York. fore they travel to New York in the spring. Because of the cost, Johnson said he almost turned down the invitation before someone encouraged him to try to make the trip possible for the students.

“Most of our kids are rural kids; they’re from Pinewood or other areas, and finances is something we’re looking at right now,” he said. “It’s going to cost a little more than $1,000 per individual, and I know that’s just too steep. So what I’m trying to do is write letters to corporations and meet with people to do all I can to raise anywhere between $16,000 and $20,000 so

the cost can be reduced to about $600 per child. I think that may be a manageable amount for them to make payments.”

About 60 students are involved in choir at Lakewood, but Johnson expects about 30 students will be able to take the trip next year. On top of selling fundraiser items such as candy and doughnuts, Johnson said he is also open to the choir performing for company and/or business picnics or other events in the area. He also hopes to raise money through a few performances at the school, including a variety show, a possible

step competition in February and a dinner theater event.

Johnson said they are also welcoming donations from the community and local supporters to make the trip happen for the students.

To find out more about the choir and how to donate to the students’ trip to New York, reach Johnson at (704) 4924761 or email him at Herbert.

Johnson@sumterschool.net or call Lakewood High School at (803) 506-2700. For information on how to help the Crestwood choir make its way to New York for the festival in April, contact Director Deborah Horton at (803) 469-6200.

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Take your Dizzy Feet downtown to learn

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event of the year, National Dance Day was started by the Dizzy Feet Foundation, founded in 2009 by Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and a National Dance Day promjudge of the TV show “So You ises to be a lot of fun when Think You Can Dance,” and it’s presented by Downtown producer Adam Shankman.

Sumter on the green space They sponsor big National across from the Sumter Dance Day events each sumOpera House. mer in major performance The Dizzy Feet Foundation has encouraged people across arenas across the country, including Lincoln Center, The the country to participate, Kennedy Center and Los Anand Sumter residents are ingeles’ Grand Park. Through vited to come downtown at 9 the website www.dizzyfeeta.m. on Saturday, July 26, foundation.org, they encourand learn the simple dance steps from instructors at four age all communities to sponsor a National Dance Day. local studios: Caroline Mack Sumter area residents can Center for the Arts, Dreamworks Dance Academy, Freed practice the “easier” dance along with School of PerLythgoe and forming Arts Shankman on and Miss LibSUMTER CELEBRATES the website, by’s School of DANCE then again on Dance.

WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 26 July 26, when Seth Reimer, the dance City of Sumter WHERE: Sumter Opera House green space schools will cultural direcalso teach the tor, who is orCOST: Public invited steps Lythgoe ganizing the LEARN THE DANCE: www. has choreoSumter Celedizzyfeetfoundation.org graphed to the brates Dance song “Too Cool event, said, To Dance” by “We reached out to the local dance schools, Eden xo.

Experienced dancers lookand they were eager to paring for a challenge can learn a ticipate in a dance event routine to Mark Ballas’ “Get downtown. We thought this My Name,” which the dance would be a great way to comschool students will also do. bine downtown Sumter with For the first time this year, the popularity of dance Dizzy Feet has choreoaround the nation. Dance is a graphed a seated dance rougreat way to exercise, have tine to “Everybody Dance,” fun and stay healthy.” making National Dance Day Chylene Burdick, director of Dreamworks Dance Acade- accessible to everyone.

Seth Reimer emphasized my, will be one of the inthat everyone is invited to structors teaching particijoin in Sumter Celebrates pants at the green space Dance, as he will. along with Caroline Mack, In fact, he said, “We may Andrea Freed-Levenson and get a conga line going the Jennifer Alford Reimer.

Burdick has watched the rou- length of Main Street to gather a crowd from the farmers tine online and said she market and the car show.” thinks “very easily even people with two left feet can learn this dance. They’ve even taken down the level on the (separate) routine for experienced dancers.”

Burdick has invited her students, their parents and friends to go to Downtown Sumter’s National Dance Day event, as have the other three studios’ designated instructors, all of whom will be teaching the “easy” dance to those attending.

Billed as the biggest dance

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Chastity Isaac, left, and Booker T. Washington say the magic words as Sarah Dippity, comedian and magician, prepares to reveal a princess in her new outfit Wednesday at the main branch of the Sumter County Library. The two children were joined in shouting the magic words by others in the crowd. The show was part of the library’s summer reading program for children, Fizz, Boom, Read.

Sarah Dippity jokingly warns children at the show Wednesday not to shout out colors as it changes the flavor of her drink.

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Scientists try gene therapy to create biological pacemaker WASHINGTON (AP) — No batteries required: Scientists are creating a biological pacemaker by injecting a gene into the hearts of sick pigs that changed ordinary cardiac cells into a special kind that induces a steady heartbeat.

The study, published Wednesday, is one step toward developing an alternative to electronic pacemakers that are implanted into 300,000 Americans a year. “There are people who desperately need a pacemaker but can’t get one safely,� said Dr. Eduardo Marban, director of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles, who led the work. “This development heralds a new era

of gene therapy� that one day might offer them an option.

Your heartbeat depends on a natural pacemaker, a small cluster of cells — it’s about the size of a peppercorn, Marban says — that generates electrical activity. Called the sinoatrial node, it acts like a metronome to keep the heart pulsing at 60 to 100 beats a minute or so, more when you’re active. If that node quits working correctly, hooking the heart to an electronic pacemaker works very well for most people.

But about 2 percent of recipients develop an infection that requires the pacemaker to be removed for weeks until antibiotics wipe out the germs,

Aldrin asks: Where were you when I walked on the moon? entists are happily obliging with videos. “What a day that was,� said actor Tom Hanks, sipping from an Apollo 11 commemoCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. rative cup. He starred in the (AP) — On July 20, 1969, Buzz 1995 film “Apollo 13,� another Aldrin was “out of town� when the world united and re- gripping moon story. “Going to space is a big joiced in a way never seen bedeal. Walking on the moon is, fore or since. literally, walking on the He and Neil Armstrong moon,� said singer-songwriter were on the moon.

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with a defective heart rhythm.

They used a gene named TBX18 that plays a role in the embryonic development of the sinoatrial node. Working through a vein, they injected the gene into some of the pigs’ hearts — in a spot that doesn’t normally initiate heartbeats — and tracked them for two weeks.

Two days later, treated pigs had faster heartbeats than control pigs who didn’t receive the gene, the researchers reported in the journal Science Translational Medicine. That heart rate automatically fluctuated, faster during the day. The treated animals also became more active, without signs of side effects.

Marban said. And some fetuses are at risk of stillbirth when their heartbeat falters, a condition called congenital heart block.

For more than a decade, teams of researchers have worked to create a biological alternative that might help those kinds of patients, trying such approaches as using stem cells to spur the growth of a new sinoatrial node.

Marban’s newest attempt uses gene therapy to reprogram a small number of existing heart muscle cells so that they start looking and acting like natural pacemaker cells instead.

Because pigs’ hearts are so similar to human hearts, Marban’s team studied the approach in 12 laboratory pigs

The Saturn V rocket that launched Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins on their Apollo 11 moon mission lifts off at Cape Kennedy, Florida, on July 16, 1969. For the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, Aldrin asked everyone to remember where they were when he and Armstrong became the first humans to step onto another heavenly body and to share their memories online.

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following a string of crushing losses to the Soviet Union, which claimed title to first

satellite, first spaceman, first spacewoman and first spacewalker.

“U.S. 1, Sputnik nothing,� actor Louis Gossett Jr. said with a laugh in his video.

It’s the first big anniversary of man’s first moon landing without Armstrong, whose “one small step ... one giant leap� immortalized the moment.

Armstrong, long known for his reticence, died in 2012 at age 82.

As Apollo 11’s commander, Armstrong was first out the lunar module, Eagle, onto the dusty surface of Tranquility Base. Aldrin followed.

Collins, now 83, the command module pilot who stayed behind in lunar orbit as the gatekeeper, also spent decades sidestepping the spotlight. He’s making an exception for the 45th anniversary — he plans to take part in a NASA ceremony at Kennedy Space Center on Monday to add Armstrong’s name to the historic Operations and Checkout Building.

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FROM PAGE A1 said Lt. Robert Burnish of Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. “He and another witness came forward with their names.”

Yingling is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Sharp-Adams is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about Yingling or Sharp-Adams should contact the Crimestoppers tip line at 1 (888) 274-6372 or Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 4362000 or (803) 436-2004.

unusual election year when both the state’s Senate seats are up for grabs.

State Sen. Brad Hutto, D-Orangeburg, is challenging Lindsey Graham for a full six-year term, while Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson is challenging Sen. Tim Scott in a special election to fill the remaining two years of former Sen. Jim DeMint’s unexpired term.

Also attending will be Tom Adams,

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the Fort Mill town councilman running in the 5th Congressional District, and Parnell Diggs, the Myrtle Beach attorney seeking to become the state’s next attorney general.

Bailey said local Democratic leaders and volunteers will also be in attendance. Visitors to the new headquarters will also get a chance to have a bit to eat while they enjoy the campaigning.

“We’ll have some finger foods, some little sandwiches along with non-alcoholic drinks,” Bailey said.

Even while they organize for the fall

election, party officials are also collecting school supplies for their fall school drive at the Bultman office, so attendees are encouraged to bring classroom material, especially copy paper.

Democrats are hopeful attendees will also want to get involved in the campaign, and field organizers will be on hand to sign up volunteers to help the party’s candidates move from challengers to incumbents come November.

“We’ve been working hard,” Bailey said, “but this is basically the kickoff.”

GAZA FROM PAGE A1 army to go ahead after Hamas rejected an Egyptian cease-fire plan earlier in the week and after Hamas militants tried to infiltrate into Israel through a tunnel from Gaza.

“In light of the despicable and relentless aggression by Hamas and the dangerous infiltration into Israel, Israel is obliged to protect its citizens,” the statement said.

Israeli media reported of the loud rumblings of Israeli tanks and D9 bulldozers revving up their engines to cross the border.

Israel last carried out a major ground offensive in Gaza in January 2009.

Hamas officials had no immediate comment. However, security officials reported heavy Israeli shelling in eastern Gaza, near the border with Israel.

STATE BRIEF FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS

Officials to discuss nuclear station crack COLUMBIA — Federal regulators have scheduled a meeting to discuss a radioactive water leak that led to the shutdown of a South Carolina nuclear reactor, officials said Thursday.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is to meet in Atlanta on July 31 to discuss the incident at the Oconee Nuclear Station. The session is open to the public, and NRC representatives will be on hand afterward for individual conversations.

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Vance New, assistant head custodian at Crestwood High School, cleans the floor of one of the classrooms Wednesday morning.

SCHOOLS FROM PAGE A1 Clyde Chan, energy manager and assistant director of facilities, said the summer break is when maintenance really excels because the students are out and major construction and preparation for the next year takes place.

“This is important to us as a district because as our children go back to school, they need to feel a sense of a clean and well-presented environment for them to learn,” Chan said.

Throughout the academic year, custodians maintain the appearance and conditions of all of the schools in the district. But the moment school is out, they do a huge overhaul that includes exterior and interior work. Chan said the work they do during the summer often takes up to the first day of school to complete, especially if they’re working

around minor renovations at some schools.

“We cover several areas during the summer regarding the primary presentation of schools for return of teachers and students. We first start with emptying classrooms of all contents, and the reason we extract everything is to clean walls and paint walls if needed,” Chan explained.

“There are some summer projects going on, but we work around it and cover areas that are not affected by construction.”

Willie Dawson, custodian supervisor, said the work the 204 custodians do throughout the summer includes graffiti removal, waxing floors, cleaning classroom furniture and repairing and/or replacing desks and chairs if needed.

Chan said they consult with the principals about what needs to be repaired or replaced in the schools, and each year, the district has to replace or repair about 300 to

400 classroom desks.

“We put six layers of wax in the halls and four in the classroom. It’s a long, repeated process before the first day of school,” Dawson said.

The inside appearance is important to the school district so students can feel like they can learn, socialize and grow in a clean and appealing environment. However, Chan emphasized that the exterior of each school is just as important to reassure parents and the community that local youth are learning in a safe and appealing atmosphere.

Each school has a groundskeeper who is responsible for policing and maintaining the exterior of the building including providing a litterfree campus, cutting and grooming grass and maintaining flower beds. The district recently started recognizing different schools and their groundskeepers each quarter for the upkeep of

the schools’ exteriors.

“We try to be a customer and family friendly district.

The exterior presentation goes along with the interior.

Our groundskeepers are responsible for making our schools a pleasant and appealing environment,” Chan said.

“It must be a haven for our students, and parents will see the exterior when they drop off their children and know we’ve created a positive atmosphere and we’re taking pride in our school district.”

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Recent court rulings help government hide

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or the second time in a month, the S.C. Supreme Court has ruled against openness and punted important issues back to the Legislature for change.

On Tuesday, the court ruled that autopsy records are exempt from release under the FOIA because they are medical records.

Why does this matter to the public?

It matters because the next time police shoot an innocent man, don’t expect the public to have access to the autopsy report giving the details of the death.

That is what this case was about … the shooting of an innocent suspect, supposedly in self-defense.

Problem is, the autopsy showed the suspect in Sumter County was shot

COMMENTARY in the back.

Can you see now why autopsy records should be public?

This is a terrible ruling that will allow coroners to withhold informaBill tion the public has a Rogers need to know.

EXECUTIVE This case was reDIRECTOR, ally about public S.C. PRESS oversight, and the ASSOCIATION public lost.

The public also lost a few weeks ago when the high court ruled that not only could public bodies change meeting agendas at the last minute

without notifying the public, but that agendas for public meetings were not even required.

I’m not a lawyer, but I’ve got enough sense to read this part of the FOIA: “All public bodies shall notify persons or organizations, local news media, or such other news media as may request notification of the times, dates, places and agenda of all public meetings…”

Pretty clear to a layman. But the court chose to focus on the wording for notification of regularly scheduled meetings at the beginning of the calendar year, where the wording said that notice must include the agenda, “if any.” If you announce a meeting to be held in October at the start of the calendar year, I can’t imagine having a meaningful agenda prepared. The

law made it clear later that agendas must be available 24 hours in advance.

Why is this a problem for the public?

Because you won’t know what your councils or school boards will be discussing, so you won’t be able to participate in the discussion.

These rulings send us back to secret government.

Sure, the Legislature can fix this.

But will they? For the last two years, efforts at FOIA reform have failed.

It will fail again if the public and the media don’t demand FOIA and ethics reform.

Bill Rogers is executive director of the S.C. Press Association, the trade group for South Carolina’s 110 newspapers.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lots of concerning titles among letters to the editor I saw the titles to Tuesday’s letters to the editor: · “Obama does nothing when it comes to this country” · “We need to return to constitution & holy scriptures” · “Saying HIV/Aids is a black disease is not racist” · “Our bodies are temples, alcoholic beverages are evil” My comment: “Really?” This was quite a group.

The first uses the term “... while I am sitting back and watching this president …” well, Democrat or Republican, get off the couch and try it yourself.

The second confuses me. I always felt this country was based on the equity of all religious belief and its separation from government, thus, safe from fanaticism.

The third — well, what can a person say? Labels and blame are frightening, cowardly and sad.

The fourth? Whoa. A perfect life is an elusive thing and the singular lack of alcohol does not create it.

M.E. FULLER Alcolu

What all does this free school food entail?

A man in Cameron, S.C., had 25 deer dogs. I asked him if it was expensive to feed 25 deer dogs. He said, “I feed them hog feed.” I said, “I didn’t know dogs would eat hog feed.” He said, “They won’t eat it for the first two weeks.”

The new free lunch for all children in Sumter raises some interesting questions: 1) If your children are getting free lunch and breakfast for 9 months, are the food stamp allotments reduced for these families during these 9 months?

2) Is it possible for poor people in Sumter to be food “rich?” School food plus food stamps supply more food than a family needs?

3) If a poor person is food rich, it may lead him/her to trade his food for cash to give him/her more options.

4) Are emaciated and starving children our problem or, as Mrs. Obama says, obesity is the problem?

5) According to multiple lunch room workers, the students will not eat vegetables and fruit. When fruit is placed on each tray (by mandate) a lot of totally uneaten fruit is thrown out.

Would it not be good to ask each student, “Are you going to eat this apple?” before you put it on the tray?

6) Since all meals will be free now, why would it not be a good time to start training our young people what healthy eating is by only offering healthy choices? Hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza are not on the “A” list of any nutritionist’s healthy food.

7) The fact that “they won’t eat it” should be irrelevant. The school’s job in providing free food is to do what is best for the children’s health. At this point, each child has the option of eating healthy food, bringing your own food from home or going hungry. Help me, this solution seems too simple. I must be missing something.

WALLIE JONES Sumter

COMMENTARY

Israeli prime minister offers moment of moral clarity

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ASHINGTON — Israel accepts an Egyptianproposed Gaza ceasefire; Hamas keeps firing.

Hamas deliberately aims rockets at civilians; Israel painstakingly tries to avoid them, actually telephoning civilians in the area and dropping warning charges, so-called roof knocking.

“Here’s the difference between us,” explains the Israeli prime minister. “We’re using missile defense to protect our civilians and they’re using their civilians to protect their missiles.”

Rarely does international politics present a moment of such moral clarity. Yet we routinely hear this Israel-Gaza fighting described as a morally equivalent “cycle of violence.” This is absurd. What possible interest can Israel have in cross-border fighting? Everyone knows Hamas set off this mini-war. And everyone knows Hamas’ proudly selfdeclared raison d’etre: the eradication of Israel and its Jews.

Apologists for Hamas attribute the bloodlust to the Israeli occupation and blockade. Occupation? Does no one remember anything? It was less than 10 years ago that worldwide television showed the Israeli army pulling diehard settlers off synagogue roofs in Gaza as Israel uprooted its settlements, expelled its citizens, withdrew its military and turned every inch of Gaza over to the Palestinians. There was not a soldier, not a settler, not a single Israeli left in Gaza.

And there was no blockade. On the contrary. Israel wanted this new Palestinian state to succeed. To help the Gaza economy, Israel gave the Palestinians its 3,000 greenhouses that had produced fruit and flowers for export. It opened border crossings and encouraged commerce.

The whole idea was to establish the model for two states living peacefully and productively side by side.

No one seems to remember that simultaneous with the Gaza withdrawal, Israel dismantled four smaller settlements in the northern West Bank as a clear signal of Israel’s desire to leave the West Bank too and thus achieve an amicable twostate solution.

And how did the Gaza Palestinians react to being granted by the Israelis what no previous ruler, neither Egyptian, nor British, nor Turkish, had ever given them — an independent territory? First, they demolished the greenhouses. Then they elected Hamas.

Then, instead of building a state with its attendant political and economic institutions, CHARLES Krauthammer they spent the better part of a decade turning Gaza into a massive military base, brimming with terror weapons, to make ceaseless war on Israel.

Where are the roads and rail, the industry and infrastructure of the new Palestinian state? Nowhere. Instead, they built mile upon mile of underground tunnels to hide their weapons and, when the going gets tough, their military commanders.

They spent millions importing and producing rockets, launchers, mortars, small arms, even drones. They deliberately placed them in schools, hospitals, mosques and private homes to better expose their own civilians. And from which they fire rockets at Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Why? The rockets can’t even inflict serious damage, being almost uniformly intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system. Even West Bank leader Mahmoud Abbas has asked: “What are you trying to achieve by sending rockets?”

It makes no sense. Unless you understand, as a Washington Post edi-

torial explained, that the whole point is to draw Israeli counterfire.

This produces dead Palestinians for international television. Which is why Hamas perversely urges its own people not to seek safety when Israel drops leaflets warning of an imminent attack.

To deliberately wage war so that your own people can be telegenically killed is indeed moral and tactical insanity. But it rests on a very rational premise: Given the Orwellian state of the world’s treatment of Israel (see: the U.N.’s grotesque Human Rights Council), fueled by a mix of classic anti-Semitism, neartotal historical ignorance and reflexive sympathy for the ostensible Third World underdog, these eruptions featuring Palestinian casualties ultimately undermine support for Israel’s legitimacy and right to self-defense.

In a world of such Kafkaesque ethical inversions, Hamas’ depravity begins to make sense. This is a world in which the Munich massacre is a movie and the murder of Klinghoffer is an opera — both deeply sympathetic to the killers.

This is a world in which the U.N. ignores humanity’s worst war criminals while incessantly condemning Israel, a state warred upon for 66 years which nonetheless goes to extraordinary lengths to avoid harming the very innocents its enemies use as shields.

It’s to the Israelis’ credit that amid all this madness they haven’t lost their moral scruples. Or their nerve.

Those outside the region have the minimum obligation, therefore, to expose the madness and speak the truth. Rarely has it been so blindingly clear.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer. com. © 2014, The Washington Post Writers Group

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FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014

FYI Hospice Care of Sumter LLC is in need of volunteers in Sumter and surrounding counties.

Opportunities available for you to use your time and talents to be of assistance include reading, musical talents, companionship, light housekeeping, etc. Contact Joyce Blanding at (803) 8835606 or hospicecareofsumter@yahoo.com.

Agape Hospice is in need of volunteers. Whether your passion is baking, knitting, reading, singing, etc., Agape Hospice can find a place for you.

Contact Thandi Blanding at (803) 774-1075, (803) 260-3876 or tblanding@agapsenior. com.

Hospice Care of South Carolina is in need of volunteers in Sumter County. Do you have one extra hour a week? Opportunities are available for patient/family companionship, administrative support, meal preparation, light household projects, student education and various other tasks.

Contact Whitney Rogers, regional volunteer coordinator, at (843) 409-7991 or whitney. rogers@hospicecare.net.

Amedisys Hospice is in need of volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include 1) special projects of baking, sewing, knitting, crafts, carpentry and yard work; 2) administrative/office duties of copying, light filing and answering phones; and 3) patient companionship — develop one-on-one relationships with hospice patients (training provided free of charge).

Contact Rhoda Keefe, volunteer coordinator, at (803) 469-3047 or rhonda.keefe@ amedisys.com.

Hospice Care of Tri-County is in need of volunteers. Volunteers offer support, companionship and care to the caregiver by running errands, reading to patients, listening and just being there for patients who need companionship.

All you need is a willing heart and some time to give to others. No medical background is required. Hospice Care of Tri-County will provide you with the tools you need to become a hospice volunteer. Call Carol Tindal at (803) 905-7720.

ROAD to RECOVERY is in need of volunteers in the Sumter area. The program provides cancer patients with transportation to and from treatments. Call the American Cancer Society at (803) 7501693.

Sumter Newcomers Club welcomes new residents (and even some longtime residents) with coffees and luncheons each month. Call Anna Nunnery at (803) 4690143 or Jeanne Bessel at (803) 469-0598.

OASIS Care provides free medical and dental care for qualifying persons living with HIV and AIDS. Call LaVonda Johnson at (803) 775-8523.

The Rise and Shine Call Pro-

gram, sponsored by LifeLine Senior Services Inc., is a free service that provides a daily “reassurance” call to older adults who live alone in the community. Call (803) 7747414 for details or to sign up.

The Westside Neighborhood Association meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. The Christian Golfers’ Association (CGA) meets at 8 a.m. each Tuesday for Bible study.

The group meets at the CGA office in Dillon Park. Refreshments provided and golf after Bible study. Call (803) 773-2171.

UAW Eastern Carolina International Retirees Council meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the VFW in Little River. All UAW retirees are welcome.

Call Bob Artus at (803) 4813622.

The Ballard-Palmer-Bates American Legion Post 202 meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at 310 Palmetto St. All veterans are welcome. Call (803) 773-4811.

The Civil Air Patrol Sumter Composite Squadron meets from 7 to 9 p.m. each Monday at the Sumter Airport.

Contact Jared Buniel at (803) 481-7915 or JaredLotR@juno. com. Visit www.scwg.cap. gov/sumter/.

The Palmetto PC Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Capital Senior Center in Columbia.

Details about the club can be found at http://palmettopc. org/home/.

The Sumter James R. Clark Sickle Cell Memorial Foundation, 337 Manning Ave., offers free Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait screenings to the Sumter and Clarendon communities. Call (803) 774-6181.

The DAV will have certified volunteers to assist all veterans in filing claims with the VA from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the VA Clinic, 407 N. Salem St., and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays at the Chapter 5 home, 18 Hardpack Drive, off of S.C. 441, behind Shaw Air Force Base. Call L. Pearson at (803) 499-9596 or Paul Fisher at (803) 840-1001.

The American Red Cross has a permanent blood service located at 1155 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 2. For information on donating blood, call (803) 775-2364. Blood can be donated for the general population or for your own surgery.

The National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina is in need of unwanted vehicles — even ones that don’t run. The car will be towed at no charge to you and you will be provided with a possible tax deduction. The donated vehicle will be sold at auction or recycled for salvageable parts.

For information, call (800) 488-2277.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t start a EUGENIA LAST fight or overreact to what’s going on around you. Back up and rethink your strategy. You are better off doing something that will tire you out. Making an impulsive move or decision will lead to regret. Focus on selfimprovement.

partnership will take you by surprise and enhance your future.

The last word in astrology

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotional ups and downs will dominate your day. Patience will be required to avoid a disagreement with a partner or someone at work. Back away from anyone trying to bully you. Creativity will be your best outlet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stay within budget and think TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep realistically when it comes to personal information a secret. Be careful when dealing with financial, projects at work or at home. Use your ingenuity and do the work legal or government institutions. yourself. You can stabilize your Keep busy and steer clear of financial situation if you cut anyone who tends to make you angry. Take an interesting course or corners. Love is on the rise. day trip.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make plans to do something fun, GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Offer but stay within your budget. suggestions and hands-on help, and you will motivate others to get Getting involved in a community involved and pitch in as well. project will allow you to show off Greater opportunities will come your expertise and drum up your way thanks to your charm and attention. A change at home will take-charge attitude. Good fortune turn out better than anticipated. will come from an unusual source.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): CANCER (June 21-July 22): Problems will arise while traveling Emotional struggles might be or if you get into a discussion with caused by unexpected changes. Do someone you’d prefer not to deal your best to remain calm and stay with. Stick close to home and avoid out of the line of fire. Problems at situations that could lead to a work and with partnerships must physical mishap. Take a break and be handled with diplomacy to relax; it will do you good. avoid mishaps and regrets.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your gungInitiate the changes you feel will ho approach to work will make an get you back on track and help you impression on someone who can move on to bigger and better influence your life personally or opportunities. Concentrate on professionally. Show off your skills and make unique changes that will saving, not spending, and you will ease your stress and feel better bring about improvements. Show about your future. compassion by sharing your emotions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Budget for an unexpected expense.

Impulse purchases must be avoided. Look for new ways to bring in more cash. A suggestion made by one of your peers should be considered. An unusual

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A lastminute change will disrupt your plans. Be prepared to carry on regardless of what others do. Love is highlighted, and romance will help improve your personal life. Fix up your living space to suit your current needs.

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

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Partly cloudy

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An afternoon shower or t-storm

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Winds: E 4-8 mph

Winds: E 3-6 mph

Winds: NE 4-8 mph

Winds: E 4-8 mph

Winds: ENE 4-8 mph

Winds: ENE 6-12 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaffney 84/67 Spartanburg 84/66

Greenville 83/67

Columbia 90/71

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 88/68

Aiken 89/68

ON THE COAST

Charleston 89/71

Today: Times of sun and clouds. High 85 to 89.

Saturday: Partly sunny. High 83 to 88.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 85/68/pc 79/61/pc 84/70/t 79/61/s 84/74/t 77/64/pc 85/74/t 82/66/s 92/73/t 85/67/s 104/85/s 72/59/pc 85/70/pc

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest.

357.91 75.34 75.20 97.41

24-hr chg +0.01 -0.03 +0.06 -0.04

Sunrise 6:24 a.m.

Moonrise 12:12 a.m.

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

trace 2.10" 2.79" 20.52" 33.84" 25.58"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

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Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest.

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Myrtle Beach 85/70

Manning 89/67

Today: A thunderstorm in spots. Winds east-northeast 3-6 mph.

Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm or two. Winds east 4-8 mph.

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Florence 90/68

Bishopville 89/67

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AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sat.

High 2:32 a.m.

3:06 p.m.

3:27 a.m.

4:04 p.m.

Ht. 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.2

Low Ht. 9:21 a.m. -0.5 9:58 p.m. 0.2 10:15 a.m. -0.3 11:00 p.m. 0.4

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 74/63/pc 85/66/pc 90/69/pc 89/72/pc 82/72/pc 89/71/pc 85/68/pc 83/69/pc 90/71/pc 89/68/pc 83/66/pc 87/65/pc 88/65/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 69/60/t 80/65/t 84/66/t 88/72/t 82/71/c 88/72/t 81/65/t 78/67/t 86/70/t 85/68/c 81/68/c 84/67/c 85/67/c

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 90/68/pc Gainesville 88/70/pc Gastonia 84/67/pc Goldsboro 86/64/pc Goose Creek 89/71/pc Greensboro 85/67/pc Greenville 83/67/pc Hickory 82/66/pc Hilton Head 86/74/pc Jacksonville, FL 88/70/pc La Grange 88/70/pc Macon 87/68/pc Marietta 83/67/pc

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 80/65/pc Mt. Pleasant 88/72/pc Myrtle Beach 85/70/pc Orangeburg 88/69/pc Port Royal 88/71/pc Raleigh 87/64/pc Rock Hill 84/67/pc Rockingham 89/64/pc Savannah 89/71/pc Spartanburg 84/66/pc Summerville 86/73/pc Wilmington 87/68/pc Winston-Salem 84/67/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 77/61/t 88/70/pc 83/71/pc 85/69/t 88/70/t 81/66/c 81/64/t 86/63/c 88/71/t 82/65/t 86/72/pc 84/70/pc 81/66/c

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

LOTTERY NUMBERS PICK 3 THURSDAY 1-9-3 and 8-1-1

PICK 4 THURSDAY 4-2-7-1 and 3-1-8-2

PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

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

5-15-18-26-32 Powerball: 35 Powerplay: 3

3-4-13-26-28 PowerUp: 3

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK

Blu, a 4-year-old neutered blue merle and tricolored blue tick hound / lab mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is housebroken, great with other dogs and great with children. Blu loves people and loves to be given lots of attention. He would make an excellent new addition to any family. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com.

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CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Delivering early

Tigers OC Morris more than happy at current post

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

nine-hole score of 40 or higher on Friday that has taken him out of the mix.

“It’s not like I’ve shot good scores in first rounds and haven’t backed them up before,’’ McIlroy said. “I’m used to doing that. I just haven’t done it recently.

We’ll see what tomorrow

CLEMSON — Chad Morris says he’s exactly where he wants to be in his fourth season as Clemson’s offensive coordinator.

Morris figured to be the next offensive star leaving campus after receiver Sammy Watkins and quarterback Tajh Boyd when the coordinator’s name was linked to several high-profile head-coaching vacancies for a second-straight year.

Instead, Morris said he passed on MORRIS those opportunities because of his satisfaction since joining the Tigers after the 2010 season.

Morris, a successful high school coach in Texas, spoke with Texas Tech in 2012 before the Red Raiders hired Kliff Kingsbury. Morris’ was also involved in openings at North Carolina State that year and Louisville and Vanderbilt this most recent offseason.

“There’s been a few along the way, but they haven’t been it,’’ Morris said this week.

“The thing that we have is the family atmosphere and my family loves it here.’’ Morris’ players have certainly excelled on the field, surpassing 40 points and 500 yards a game for the second consecutive season. Much of that was fueled

by Watkins and Boyd. Watkins caught 27 touchdowns the past three seasons, all of them thrown by Boyd.

The high-flying offense helped the Tigers go 32-8 since 2011, winning the Atlantic Coast Conference title three years back and defeating Ohio State in the Orange Bowl in January for the school’s first Bowl Championship Series victory.

SEE OPEN, PAGE B3

SEE MORRIS, PAGE B5

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Rory McIlroy plays out of a bunker on the 16th hole during Thursday’s opening round of the British Open at the Royal Liverpool golf club in Hoylake, England.

McIlroy, Tiger come out strong on opening day of British Open

BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press HOYLAKE, England — Rory McIlroy had everything go his way Thursday in the British Open.

A lovely summer day in England with abundant sunshine and minimal wind allowed him to attack Royal Liverpool. He made half his

six birdies on the par 5s and kept bogeys off his card. And on the day Tiger Woods made a promisWOODS ing return, McIlroy took the lead with a 6-under 66, his best score in nearly two years at a major.

Now if he can only find a

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way to get to the weekend.

McIlroy either set himself up for a good run at the claret jug or another dose of Friday failures. In what already has been an unusual year for golf, no trend is more mysterious than Boy Wonder going from awesome to awful overnight.

Six times in his last eight tournaments, he has had a

USC FOOTBALL

Bevill, Hopkins help Post 1 sweep Manning-Santee Post 68’s state tournament fate now lies in 3-team play-in series

BY LOU BEZJAK Morning News FLORENCE — Post 1 kept its state tournament streak in tact by finishing off Manning on Thursday in the second round of the American Legion baseball playoffs.

Garrett Bevill and CJ Hopkins each drove in three runs and three Florence pitchers combined on a 2-hitter as Post 1 defeated ManningSantee 14-0 in seven innings at Legion Field in Florence to sweep the best-of-5 series.

Florence advances to its 10th straight state tournament and likely will be the No. 1 seed from the lower state. The state tournament begins at Riley Park in Sumter on July 26. Post 1 has made it to the championship game the last two years, winning it all in

SEE POST 68, PAGE B2

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Coming off back-to-back 11-win seasons, South Carolina was chosen by the media as the favorite to win the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division on Thursday during SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala.

Gamecocks picked to win SEC East

BY RYAN WOOD Post and Courier

LOU BEZJAK / MORNING NEWS

Manning-Santee starting pitcher William Ard winds up to throw during Post 68’s 14-0, 7-inning loss to Florence on Thursday at Legion Field in Florence. Post 1 swept the best-of-5 secondround American Legion state playoff series 3-0.

HOOVER, Ala. — Two years after the 4-touchdown beating, the memories are fresh.

Georgia never saw what was coming the last time it visited Williams-Brice Stadium. Before the first quarter ended, South Carolina was ahead by 21 points. Its lead grew to 28-0 midway through the third quarter.

For a program that historically owned South Carolina, it

was embarrassing. Georgia linebacker Ramik Wilson remembers the feeling. Sitting in a corner of the Wynfrey Hotel’s second-floor ballroom Thursday morning, his anticipation spilled over.

“Oh, we can’t wait. We can’t wait to play them,” Wilson said, shaking his head. “Because two years ago we played there, they beat us down. It wasn’t that good. So we’ve got a little revenge. We’re ready to go up there and handle business.”

There will be plenty of busi-

ness to handle when Georgia returns to Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 13. Before the first month of the season ends, one team will have an edge in the SEC East race.

The target was placed squarely on South Carolina’s back Thursday morning when the Gamecocks were picked to win the SEC East by the media.

South Carolina edged Georgia, which was picked to finish second in the SEC East.

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FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

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The small-budget Oakland Athletics are baseball’s best team at the break in a division featuring some of the highest-paid stars. It’s only mid-July and there is already talk of a special October as MLB’s second half gets underway today.

After All-Star celebration, baseball gets back to work

BY JAY COHEN The Associated Press Sure, it was great for a couple days. The cheers for Derek Jeter. The power of Giancarlo Stanton. The excellence of Mike Trout in the American League’s 5-3 victory.

Baseball’s All-Star party in the Twin Cities was a long series of smiles for players and fans. But the break is over now, and the real fun begins tonight.

Heading into the second half of the season, there are all sorts of compelling stories from coast to coast.

It could be one fun summer in California, where Oakland begins the weekend with the best record in the majors, and the Giants, Angels and Dodgers are in prime playoff position. The trade deadline is in two weeks, and the recovery of several key injured players could dramatically affect a couple of divisions.

The A’s bearded collec-

tion of shaggy misfits and stars is looking for the franchise’s first World Series title in 25 years. Sensing an opportunity, general manager Billy Beane got an early jump on the deadline when he acquired pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel in a deal with the Chicago Cubs on July 4.

The blockbuster trade created an awkward scene at the All-Star game, where Samardzija was introduced with the NL reserves and then joined his new teammates in the AL dugout.

“I’m really excited to just put all this to rest now and the sideshow that’s happened right in the middle of all this,’’ Samardzija said. “It was a great opportunity to get to know these guys more. I flew out here with them. I’m excited.’’

There will be no such problem for any other players on the move this month.

Boston pitcher Jake Peavy, Philadelphia second

baseman Chase Utley, San Diego closer Huston Street and New York Mets righthander Bartolo Colon are thought to be on the market as contenders shop for that missing piece that could pay off into October.

The recovery of Reds sluggers Joey Votto (strained muscle above left knee) and Brandon Phillips (left thumb) and indispensable Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (right thumb) could affect the bunched NL Central.

The Pirates could get starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (tight lat muscle) in the first few weeks after the break.

“We know what we’re capable of doing, and we’re going to play like we’ve been there before, like we’ve done it before,’’ said slugger Andrew McCutchen, hoping to lead Pittsburgh back to the playoffs for the second straight year. “That’s what we’ve got to look forward to.’’

TV, RADIO

Houston at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

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

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

Seattle at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

TODAY

SUNDAY’S GAMES

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

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

8 a.m. – International Cycling: Tour de France Stage Thirteen from Chamrousse, France (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

Noon – NASCAR Racing: Whelen Modified Series Whelen All-Star Shootout from Loudon, N.H. (FOX SPORTS 1).

2:30 p.m. – Formula One Racing: Grand Prix of Germany Practice from Hockenheim, Germany (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

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

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

3:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series EnjoyIllinois.com 300 Practice from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1).

4 p.m. – Amateur Golf: American Century Championship First Round from South Lake Tahoe, Nev. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

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

4:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Whelen Modified Series Sunoco 100 from Loudon, N.H. (FOX SPORTS 1).

5 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Boise Open Second 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 (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

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

7:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Philadelphia at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7).

8 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Karim Mayfield vs. Emmanuel Taylor in a Light Welterweight Bout from Huntington, N.Y. (ESPN2).

8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis (MLB NETWORK).

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

10 p.m. – CFL Football: Hamilton at Calgary (ESPN2).

10 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Mercito Gesta vs. Luis Arceo in a Lightweight Bout and Jonathan Chicas vs. Emmanuel Robles in a Light Welterweight Bout from San Francisco (FOX SPORTS 1).

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

11 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Colorado at Portland (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

GOLF The Associated Press MARATHON CLASSIC PAR SCORES

Thursday At Highland Meadows Golf Club Sylvania, Ohio Purse: $1.4 million Yardage: 6,512; Par 71 (34-37) First Round a-denotes amateur Laura Diaz 31-31—62 Austin Ernst 33-33—66 Lee-Anne Pace 31-35—66 Katie M. Burnett 32-35—67 Lydia Ko 31-36—67 Mo Martin 32-35—67 Marissa L Steen 34-33—67 Mariajo Uribe 30-37—67 Lindsey Wright 32-35—67

CBS won’t dictate use of Redskins name on air

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — CBS won’t dictate to its announcers whether or not to use the nickname of Washington’s NFL franchise during televised games this season.

CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus said Thursday he hasn’t told on-air talent such as Jim Nantz and Phil Simms what to say regarding the controversy surround the Redskins’ name.

“We don’t tell our announcers what to say about any topic,’’ McManus told the summer TV critics’ meeting. “That is true about team names also. We haven’t made any specific plans as far as the name.

We’re looking at it, but right now we don’t have any change in our plan.’’

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell added, “We don’t dictate to our broadcast partners how they cover the game. That’s their decision.’’

DIAZ SHOOTS 62 TO LEAD MARATHON CLASSIC

SYLVANIA, Ohio — Laura Diaz, winless in the past 12 years on the LPGA Tour, shot a 9-under 62 for a four-stroke lead after Thursday’s opening round of the Marathon Classic.

It was a stunning score for Diaz, who has

POST 68 FROM PAGE B1 2012 and losing to Chapin-Newberry last season.

“I told our guys before the game don’t take anything for granted,” Post 1 coach Derick Urquhart said. “There are a lot of teams that would like to be in this situation and we had to come out and play hard.

“And that’s what they did. We have swung the bat extremely well in these games. We pitched well and I am real-

cut back on competitive golf to raise her two children. She hasn’t finished inside the top 25 in a tour event since 2010 after winning twice in 2002 and playing in four Solheim Cups.

Sharing second were second-year pro Austin Ernst and Lee-Ann Pace, a South African star on the Ladies European Tour.

NBA’S RUSSELL COLLAPSES DURING SPEECH

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Celtics officials say NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell is doing OK after collapsing during a speaking engagement near Lake Tahoe.

Team spokesman Brian Olive says the 80-year-old Russell felt faint after the Thursday morning fall at the Hyatt Regency resort in Incline Village, Nevada, but was planning on returning home to Seattle this evening.

Witness Michael Rooney tells The Associated Press that Russell was telling a story about Wilt Chamberlain to a roomful of Konica Minolta employees when he started to sway at the podium and then fell backward.

From wire reports

ly been impressed with our defense. …

We are playing well at the right time which is what we need.”

Florence (32-3) has been dominant in sweeping Dalzell-Shaw and Manning. Post 1 averaged 15.6 runs a game in the playoffs and scored at least 10 runs in each of its six wins.

Florence also has gotten great pitching in the playoffs. Starter Zack Newton, who threw a no-hitter last time out against Dalzell-Shaw, allowed just one hit while striking out nine in five

Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Minnesota WEST DIVISION Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Houston Texas

W 52 49 47 44 43

L 42 47 47 53 52

Pct .553 .510 .500 .454 .453

GB – 4 5 9 1/2 9 1/2

W 53 48 47 45 44

L 38 46 47 51 50

Pct .582 .511 .500 .469 .468

GB – 6 1/2 7 1/2 10 1/2 10 1/2

W 59 57 51 40 38

L 36 37 44 56 57

Pct .621 .606 .537 .417 .400

GB – 1 1/2 8 19 1/2 21

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

L 42 43 50 50 53

Pct .548 .547 .474 .468 .442

GB – – 7 7 1/2 10

L 43 44 44 46 54

Pct .552 .542 .537 .516 .426

GB – 1 1 1/2 3 1/2 12

L 43 43 54 55 56

Pct .557 .547 .432 .421 .417

GB – 1 12 13 13 1/2

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES No games scheduled

THURSDAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

TODAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati (Leake 7-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 3-4), 7:05 p.m.

Colorado (J.De La Rosa 10-6) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-7), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Lohse 9-4) at Washington (Strasburg 7-6), 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 10-7) at Miami (Eovaldi 5-4), 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (A.Burnett 6-8) at Atlanta (E.Santana 7-6), 7:35 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Haren 8-6) at St. Louis (Lynn 10-6), 8:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 5-10) at Arizona (Cahill 1-6), 9:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 8-8) at San Diego (Kennedy 7-9), 10:10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m.

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

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

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Miami, 1:10 p.m.

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m.

Milwaukee at Washington, 1:35 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 4:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at San Diego, 4:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 8:05 p.m.

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

No games scheduled

THURSDAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

TODAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati (Leake 7-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 3-4), 7:05 p.m.

Texas (Darvish 8-5) at Toronto (Dickey 7-9), 7:07 p.m.

Cleveland (Bauer 3-4) at Detroit (A. Sanchez 6-3), 7:08 p.m.

Kansas City (Shields 9-5) at Boston (Buchholz 4-5), 7:10 p.m.

Houston (Feldman 4-6) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 5-7), 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Cobb 4-6) at Minnesota (Gibson 8-7), 8:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 7-5) at Oakland (Samardzija 1-1), 10:05 p.m.

Seattle (Iwakuma 8-4) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 10-6), 10:05 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

Texas at Toronto, 1:07 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 1:08 p.m., 1st game Cleveland at Detroit, 7:08 p.m., 2nd game

innings. Patrick Lovelace and Zack McKay each pitched scoreless inning of a relief.

Hopkins was 3-for-3 with three RBI to lead the Post 1 offense. Bevill was 2-for-4 with three RBI, and Steven Calcutt was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Leadoff hitter Weston Bailey scored four runs.

“I have been impressed with the way we have played,” Bevill said.

“Getting back tot the state tournament has been our goal. All the re-

W Washington 51 Atlanta 52 New York 45 Miami 44 Philadelphia 42 Central Division W Milwaukee 53 St. Louis 52 Cincinnati 51 Pittsburgh 49 Chicago 40 West Division W Los Angeles 54 San Francisco 52 San Diego 41 Colorado 40 Arizona 40

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MLB STANDINGS

By The Associated Press Baltimore Toronto New York Tampa Bay Boston CENTRAL DIVISION

Cincinnati at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

Texas at Toronto, 1:07 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 1:08 p.m.

Kansas City at Boston, 1:35 p.m.

Houston at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.

Seattle at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m.

Baltimore at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

W 15 10 10 9 8 8

L 6 12 13 13 13 13

WESTERN CONFERENCE Phoenix Minnesota San Antonio Los Angeles Seattle Tulsa

W 17 17 11 10 9 8

L 3 6 12 11 15 15

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

GB – 5 1/2 6 6 1/2 7 7

Pct .850 .739 .478 .476 .375 .348

GB – 1 1/2 7 1/2 7 1/2 10 10 1/2

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

New York 77, Atlanta 75 Minnesota 93, Tulsa 82

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Tulsa 95, San Antonio 90 Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Connecticut at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

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

TODAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

SATURDAY’S GAME

East vs. West at Phoenix, AZ, 3:30 p.m.

turners from last year we all had a bitter taste in our mouth. We think we are stronger than we were last year and want to go out and get a state championship.

William Ard took the loss for Manning. Steven Cox and Jared Hair accounted for Post 68’s two hits.

Manning still has a shot in making it to the state tournament. Post 68 will have to win the play-in series, which also includes Hartsville and the loser of the Camden-Georgetown series.

AMERICAN LEGION STATE PLAYOFFS LOWER STATE

Sumter vs. Hartsville Sumter 7, Hartsville 6 Sumter 4, Hartsville 1 Sumter 9, Hartsville 1, Sumter wins series 3-0 Manning-Santee vs. Florence Florence 10, Manning-Santee 2 Florence 15, Manning-Santee 2 Florence 14, Manning-Santee 0, Florence wins series 3-0 Camden vs. Georgetown Monday Camden 7, Georgetown 5 Wednesday Camden 2, Georgetown 0, susp., 3rd inning Thursday

Camden 9, Georgetown 1, Camden leads series 2-0 Today Camden at Georgetown Saturday Georgetown at Camden (if necessary)

Greenwood 9, Spartanburg 0, Spartanburg leads series 2-1 Today Greenwood at Spartanburg Saturday Spartanburg at Greenwood (if necessary)

UPPER STATE

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 Thursday Rock Hill 3, Union 2, Rock Hill leads

Spartanburg vs. Greenwood Monday Spartanburg 6, Greenwood 4 Tuesday Spartanburg 2, Greenwood 0, suspended, third inning Wednesday Spartanburg 10, Greenwood 2 Thursday

series 2-1

Today Rock Hill at Union Saturday Union at Rock Hill (if necessary) Inman vs. Fort Mill Monday Inman 8 Fort Mill 2 Tuesday Inman at Fort Mill, ppd., rain Wednesday Inman 13, Fort Mill 7 Thursday Fort Mill 10, Inman 8, Inman leads series 2-1 Today Inman at Fort Mill

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 Wednesday Chapin-Newberry 8, Greenville 2 Chapin-Newberry 4, Greenville 3, Chapin-Newberry leads series 2-1 Thursday Chapin-Newberry at Greenville Today Greenville at Chapin-Newberry (if necessary)

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Mickelson shoots 74, but feels good

The Associated Press Thursday At Royal Liverpool Golf Club Hoylake, England Purse: $9.24 million Yardage: 7,312; Par: 72 (35-37) First Round (a-amateur) 32-34—66 34-33—67 33-35—68 33-35—68 34-34—68 33-35—68 32-36—68 31-37—68 36-32—68 36-33—69 33-36—69 36-33—69 32-37—69 36-33—69 32-37—69 34-35—69 34-35—69 32-37—69 35-35—70 36-34—70 33-37—70 34-36—70 34-36—70 33-37—70 33-37—70 33-37—70 34-36—70 36-34—70 35-35—70 36-34—70 33-37—70 36-34—70 33-38—71 38-33—71 35-36—71 35-36—71 34-37—71 35-36—71 36-35—71 35-36—71 34-37—71 37-34—71 33-38—71 33-38—71 35-36—71 33-38—71 34-37—71 35-36—71 35-37—72 37-35—72 36-36—72 37-35—72 38-34—72 35-37—72 35-37—72 34-38—72 38-34—72 36-36—72 39-33—72 34-38—72 36-36—72 35-37—72 34-38—72 34-38—72 36-36—72 37-36—73 37-36—73 35-38—73 39-34—73 37-36—73 36-37—73 35-38—73 34-39—73 33-40—73 37-36—73 36-37—73 35-38—73 38-35—73 35-38—73 36-37—73 36-37—73 37-36—73 36-37—73 37-37—74 36-38—74 35-39—74 36-38—74 36-38—74 34-40—74 36-38—74 35-39—74 35-39—74 38-36—74 40-34—74 34-40—74 36-38—74 38-36—74 38-36—74 34-40—74 35-39—74 35-39—74 36-38—74 36-38—74 37-37—74 35-40—75 37-38—75 36-39—75 39-36—75 36-39—75 38-37—75 38-37—75 37-38—75 36-39—75 39-36—75 38-37—75 35-40—75 37-38—75 36-39—75 36-39—75 35-40—75 33-42—75 36-39—75 39-36—75 39-37—76 36-40—76 36-40—76 37-39—76 38-38—76 36-40—76 34-42—76 38-38—76 37-39—76 35-41—76 37-40—77 41-36—77 38-39—77 38-39—77 37-40—77 36-41—77 39-39—78 35-43—78 36-42—78 35-43—78 38-40—78 38-41—79 41-38—79 39-40—79 42-37—79 37-42—79 39-40—79 38-41—79 36-44—80 40-41—81 41-40—81 38-44—82 41-49—90

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BRITISH OPEN PAR SCORES

Rory McIlroy Matteo Manassero Brooks Koepka Edoardo Molinari Francesco Molinari Jim Furyk Sergio Garcia Adam Scott Shane Lowry Robert Karlsson Marc Leishman Koumei Oda Rickie Fowler Tiger Woods Hideki Matsuyama Jimmy Walker Yoshinobu Tsukada Boo Weekley Freddie Jacobson a-Ashley Chesters Ryan Moore Mikko Ilonen Thomas Bjorn Louis Oosthuizen Stephen Gallacher David Hearn Kristoffer Broberg Hiroshi Iwata George Coetzee Bill Haas Jason Dufner Rafael Cabrera-Bello Dawie Van Der Walt Matt Jones Erik Compton Ben Martin Branden Grace Stewart Cink Charl Schwartzel Jordan Spieth Dustin Johnson Hunter Mahan Marc Warren Graham DeLaet Chris Kirk Zach Johnson Lee Westwood John Senden David Howell Bernd Wiesberger Kim Hyung-sung Kiradech Aphibarnrat Darren Clarke Harris English Henrik Stenson K.J. Choi Rhein Gibson Brian Harman Nick Watney Kevin Streelman Thongchai Jaidee Yusaku Miyazato Justin Rose Oliver Fisher An Byeong-hun David Duval Tom Watson Luke Donald Ian Poulter Matt Kuchar Oscar Floren Jamie McLeary Shawn Stefani Brendon Todd Kevin Stadler Martin Kaymer Jason Day Billy Horschel Keegan Bradley Richard Sterne Rhys Enoch Billy Hurley III Chris Rodgers Cameron Tringale Justin Leonard Ben Curtis Paul Casey Padraig Harrington Graeme McDowell Victor Dubuisson Ryan Palmer Roberto Castro Victor Rui Brendan Steele Charley Hoffman Brandt Snedeker a-Pan Cheng-tsung Danny Willett J.B. Holmes Phil Mickelson Gonzalo F-Castano Ryo Ishiskawa Tommy Fleetwood Ross Fisher Chris Wood Anirban Lahiri Thorbjorn Olesen Matt Every Brett Rumford Kim Hyung-tae Tyrrell Hatton D.A. Points Y.E. Yang Scott Stallings Pablo Larrazabal Michael Hoey Gary Woodland Wu Ashun Jonas Blixt Miguel A. Jimenez Russell Henley a-Paul Dunne Gregory Bourdy Angel Cabrera Nick Faldo Tomohiro Kondo Paul McKechnie Juvic Pagunsan Webb Simpson Bubba Watson Kevin Na George McNeill Matthew Baldwin Todd Hamilton Peter Uihlein John Daly Jeong Jin Justin Walters Scott Jamieson Masanori Kobayashi Patrick Reed John Singleton Jang Dong-kyu Brendon De Jonge Paul Lawrie a-Bradley Neil Jamie Donaldson Ernie Els Mark Wiebe Chesson Hadley Chris Stroud Matthew Southgate Christopher Hanson Joost Luiten Sandy Lyle Bryden Macpherson

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HOYLAKE, England — Phil Mickelson has been saying it for months: His score isn’t reflective of how close he feels he is to playing well.

He shot 74 on Thursday, eight shots away from the lead. Even so, Mickelson said he had better control of the ball that he’s had in a long time. He played in the tougher afternoon conditions. And he’s not about to write off his chances of defending this British Open title.

“I remember back in ‘04 at Troon I shot 74 the first day in pretty benign conditions came out the next day and shot 66 and got right back in it,’’ Mickelson said. “And I feel like I’m more on that side of the equation than having another round over par because I just think the way I’m starting to hit it and the way I feel with the putter is just totally different.’’

Mickelson actually opened with a 73 at Royal Troon and finished one shot out of a playoff.

He gave away two shots on the final hole Thursday by hitting his second shot on the par 5 out-of-bounds.

Mickelson didn’t even realize the shot landed out-ofbounds.

Royal Liverpool has out-ofbounds inside the course, and Mickelson and many others don’t like it. On most courses, out-of-bounds markers are boundaries of the course.

WATSON’S EYE Five-time Open champion Tom Watson opened with a

to lose his temper on occasion. A week after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship last year, he smashed in his locker at Conway Farms out of fatigue and frustration.

He had a mini-meltdown again on Thursday.

After hitting his tee shot into deep rough left of the 17th fairways, and taking two hacks at it without much progress, the Swede was walking along when he slammed his wedge over his knee and snapped it in two.

Bo Jackson would have been proud.

“I didn’t see anything. Did you?’’ Stenson said with a smile when asked which club was broken. “My gap wedge is going to need a little love after lunch.’’

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Phil Mickelson putts on the 18th green during Thursday’s first round of the British Open at the Royal Liverpool golf club in Hoylake, England.

73 and was headed to the practice range to iron out some problems.

Then, the 64-year-old put on his Ryder Cup captain’s hat as he contemplated the 69 shot by Tiger Woods.

Woods is a long shot to make the team on points having missed three months with a back injury. Watson wants him on the team, though he has said he needs to see some level of performance from the 14-time

OPEN FROM PAGE B1 brings and what weather it is and try and handle it as best I can.

“Hopefully,’’ he said, “it’s just one of those things and I’m able to turn it around tomorrow.’’

Woods also would like to keep moving in the right direction. He got off to a troubling start with two quick bogeys, nearly made another one on the fourth hole, and then looked like a 14-time major champion when he ran off five birdies in six holes toward the end of his round for a 69.

Not bad for guy who had back surgery March 31, who started taking full swings only a month ago and who had not played in a major in 11 months.

“It felt good to be back out there competing again,’’ Woods said.

Such pristine weather — how long it lasts is the big unknown — gave just about everyone a chance to score. Matteo Manassero broke par in The Open for the first time since he was a 16-year-old amateur. He began his round by hitting into a pot bunker, blasting out to the fairway and holing out from 160 yards for birdie.

He made five birdies on the back nine, three on the par 5s.

That made him low Italian — barely.

Francesco Molinari and Edoardo Molinari have games that are nothing

major champion.

“I would like to see Tiger do well for selfish reasons to see him get on the team,’’ Watson said. “And 3 under right now is a good start.’’

Woods has played in every Ryder Cup since 1997 except for 2008, when he was recovering from knee surgery. He was a captain’s pick in 2010 at Wales.

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alike, though they shot the same score.

They were in a large group at 68 along with Jim Furyk, Sergio Garcia, Brooks Koepka, Shane Lowry and Adam Scott.

Scott stands out as the No. 1 player in the world, and because he was the only player in the top 10 who played in the afternoon when the wind made Hoylake tougher. Scott went out in 31 and was slowed only by two bogeys on the back nine.

Even in tame conditions, the British Open can mete out punishment — to players, to spectators and even a golf club.

Ernie Els’ opening tee shot hit a spectator in the face, and the sight of so much blood shook the Big Easy. When he got to the green, he missed a 1-foot putt, and then carelessly tried to back-hand the next one into the hole and missed that one. The triple bogey sent him to a 79.

Henrik Stenson knocked a 30-foot birdie putt off the 12th green and made double bogey, and then took two hacks out of the shin-high grass left of the 17th fairway. Walking to his next shot, he snapped his gap wedge over his thigh like a baseball player — Bo Jackson comes to mind — who had just struck out with the bases loaded.

Through all this activity, two names came to the forefront — McIlroy and Woods, both trying to restore their games from different circumstances.

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Two-time heart transplant recipient Erik Compton shot a 1-under 71 Thursday in the opening round of the British Open, his first major since he tied for the runner-up spot behind runaway winner Martin Kaymer at last month’s U.S. Open.

Compton said he was made to feel right at home in his first British Open.

“It’s been pretty calm ... I see smiles and people saying ‘good luck’,’’ he said. “But I don’t think people really know of me yet.’’

Compton underwent his first transplant at age 12 due to an inflamed heart muscle and another 16 years later after driving himself to the hospital while having a nearfatal heart attack.

McIlroy’s only victory this year was at the BMW PGA Championship, where he started his week by breaking off his engagement with Caroline Wozniacki.

He could have had more chances to win except for that 40 on the front nine at Quail Hollow, the 42 on the front nine at The Players Championship and the 43 on the back nine at the Memorial.

He met with Jack Nicklaus, and the topic of his freaky Fridays came up.

“I didn’t mention it to him,’’ McIlroy said. “He mentioned it to me — ‘How the hell can you shoot 63 and then 78?’

No, I think what we talked about was just holding a round together. And he was never afraid to make a change in the middle of the round ... to get it back on track.’’

The trick for McIlroy is to not get derailed in the second round. For the year, he is 55-under par in the first round and 15-over par in the second round.

Woods gave a light fist pump when he rolled in a 30-foot putt from just off the green on No. 11. He then hit a beautiful approach to 6 feet for birdie on the 12th.

That put him under par in a tournament for the first time since March 9, the final round of Doral. OK, the sample size is small — that was the last tournament he played until returning to Congressional three weeks ago after back surgery.

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Knights RB Williams cuts list down to 4 R

unning back Ty’son Williams of Crestwood High School said last week he’s down to a final four of South Carolina, Georgia, Notre Dame and North Carolina. Wisconsin had also been on his list. He does not have a favorite among the remaining four. Williams has visited USC and plans to visit UGA. He has not visited ND or UNC. “After that WILLIAMS (visit to Georgia), I’m going to shut it down and go ahead and make my decision,” Williams said. That was originally scheduled for Aug. 1, but Williams said he wants to wait on some of his teammates before he makes his announcement so there is no definite date at this point.

Williams is one of several RBs the Gamecocks have been recruiting and he was aware of the commitment by RB AJ Turner last week. However, he said that won’t affect his thinking about USC as long as it doesn’t affect its feelings about him.

“If they still recruit me I still my want to go there if that’s who I like,” Williams said. “It doesn’t matter who’s coming. I’m going to go down there and compete.”

On the field last season, USC finished with an all-time high ranking of No. 4 in the country. Off the field this summer, the Gamecocks have reached an all-time high in the recruiting rankings.

After landing two more commitments last week, the Gamecocks were moved to second in the Rivals.com national rankings, trailing only Alabama. Clemson, by the way, currently is ranked fourth.

Rivals is not including defensive end Dante Sawyer among USC commitments, though he remains committed while working on his grades in junior college. Should the Gamecocks not slip from now until National Signing Day in February of 2015, they will have recruited their highest rated class in history. Their ‘07 group was ranked fourth nationally by ESPN. Their two commitments last week, defensive back Damon Arnette of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Turner of Centreville, Va., gave the Gamecocks 22 commitments for the ‘15 class, 11 on offense and 11 on defense.

Arnette picked the Gamecocks over Ohio State and Kentucky. He made two visits to Columbia last month and saw all the shiny parts of the football program, but that’s not what sold him on becoming a Gamecock.

“It was the little things,” Arnette said. “The normal, basic things around the campus that other schools don’t have that make them stand out. Being up there makes me feels like I’m at home. The palm trees makes it look like Miami. I think that’s nice.”

Arnette played mostly wide receiver last season, but will be a cornerback this season

and at USC. He sees himself fitting in easily with the Gamecock defense.

“I’m looking for early playing time as a freshman,” he said. “I’m going to be the biggest corner they have and they think they can develop me into a great corner. I can be another one like (former USC CB) Stephon Gilmore. I have such a strong relationship with (defensive coordinator) Coach (Lorenzo) Ward and (assistant) Coach (Grady) Brown and I trust them.”

And they trust Arnette will stick with his commitment even though he plans to follow through on a visit to Ohio State July 25. “It will take a whole lot to change,” Arnette said.

Turner narrowed his list to a final five of the Gamecocks, Clemson, Virginia, Ohio State and Michigan State.

“I love the football coaches, the academics and the university itself,” Turner said. “I’ll be going into a great position for very early playing time. I just love everything about South Carolina, the town, the people and the college itself and the history. And the football, the SEC (Southeastern Conference) is big time football. ” Turner visited USC in April and saw things then that led him to believe the Gamecock program would be a good fit.

“They met the criteria that I have,” Turner said. “Good academics and academic support, a campus ministry, I’m big on church, and a good football program with stability and bowl games.”

Last season, Turner rushed for 1,258 yards and 31 touchdowns.

USC commitment linebacker Sherrod Pittman of Jacksonville, Fla., told 247Sports he will take an official visit this fall to Southern California along with teammate Tristan Payton, a WR who is committed to Florida. Pittman has been committed to USC since July of last year and has always maintained a strong allegiance to the Gamecocks.

DB Jeremy McDuffie of Snellville, Ga., has a reconfigured top four. Florida is now the No. 1 team followed in order by Duke, USC and Tennessee. McDuffie said the order is based on the visits he’s taken to this point so it is subject to change. McDuffie has visited Florida and Duke, so thus their positions at the top of his list. He’s scheduled to visit Tennessee this weekend. McDuffie is also a nationally ranked hurdler and triple jumper. He does want to visit USC before deciding.

USC signee defensive lineman Dexter Wideman of Saluda High did not qualify and won’t be eligible as a freshman. Young said all efforts would be made for him to be able to enroll in a prep school so he could get to USC in January.

Three other Gamecock ‘14 signees whose qualifying status remains up in the air. The others are DB Wesley Green, DB Chris Lammons and DB Darrin Smalls. Three other signees are definite non-quali-

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fiers for this season. Sawyer is at East Mississippi Junior College, tight end Kalan Ritchie is at Georgia Military JC Phil Kornblut and DE Jhaustin RECRUITING Thomas failed CORNER to qualify out of Trinity Valley JC in Texas.

Another signee, fullback Joe Blue of Dillon High, did not enroll for the summer school sessions, but Dillon head coach Jackie Hayes said he was informed last week Blue has been officially ruled as a qualifier and will enroll on July 31, assuming he’s accepted by the university, which, of course, is the case for all recruits attempting to qualify.

CLEMSON RB/WR RayRay McCloud of Tampa, Fla., will announce his decision on July 28. Clemson is one of the main contenders along with Florida, Florida State, Miami, UCLA and Maryland.

Tennessee, Louisiana State and Clemson are the top three in order for DE Rasool Clemons (6-feet-6-inches, 200 pounds) of South Aiken High.

Clemons will visit Tennessee soon and plans to visit Clemson sometime after he returns from Knoxville. Clemons had lost contact with Clemson, but said that the Tigers have recently reopened the lines of communication.

“They told me they thought I was going to commit to LSU so I kind of fell off their radar,” Clemons said. “I like Clemson. They’re close to home and close to my mom, so that’s good.”

He visited LSU for its spring game and also attended the UNC spring game, but he is no longer hearing from the Tar Heels. His offers include Clemson, LSU, UVa, FSU, UK and Tennessee. His trip to Clemson will be his second visit to the Upstate school.

Five-star DE Byron Cowart of Seffner, Fla., cited Clemson, Oregon, LSU and Florida as schools standing out to him right now.

DE Darian Roseboro of Lincolnton, N.C., has a top six, in no order, of Clemson, North Carolina State, UNC, Alabama, Tennessee and Michigan. He will announce on Aug. 29.

Thomasville, Ga., DE Austin Bryant plans to visit Clemson today. He also wants to visit Stanford.

DL Tim Settle of Manassas, Va., plans to start his recruiting over on Sept. 1. He added that Clemson, Penn State and Tennessee have been reaching out to him the most. WR Auden Tate of Tampa has officials set with Michigan and FSU and wants to visit Clemson, Miami, Michigan and UGA. He’s a former Irmo resident.

DL Trent Thompson of Albany, Ga., told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution he has a top four of UGA, Southern Cal, Alabama and Clemson

with UGA the leader. USC is also one of his offers. He visited Clemson in April.

USC AND CLEMSON DL DJ Jones of East Mississippi JC plans to announce his college decision on Dec. 13. He has had a top 10, in a particular order, since last month, but Jones is about to reshuffle the deck.

“I might rework my top 10 soon,” Jones said. “I’m letting them (the schools) decide that by recruiting me and showing me how bad they need me.”

The current top 10, in order, is Tennessee, Alabama, Clemson, USC, Auburn, Southern Cal, FSU, Mississippi, Florida and UGA. The Volunteerss do remain the leader for now.

Jones plans to have a final five by the start of his season.

Offensive lineman Zack Bailey of Summerville High has a top three, in no order, of USC, Clemson and UGA. He has been to USC and Clemson and will visit UGA later this summer. He will make his decision before the season.

WR Jayson Stanley of Fairburn, Ga., plans to name a top five on Aug. 16 and then announce a decision on Sept. 22.

Clemson and USC are on his offer sheet and he has visited Clemson. Some of his other offers are UGA, Auburn, Alabama, UK, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Kansas State.

Junior OL Sean Pollard of Southern Pines, N.C., has picked up an offer from Clemson. USC is also one of his offers. He camped at Clemson last month.

OTHERS RB Jordan Scarlett of Fort Lauderdale announced a commitment to Miami over USC. Scarlett had been committed to Florida Atlantic since last December. The Gamecocks made a strong recruiting run at Scarlett, but he never made a visit.

Athlete Jaason Lewis of Virginia Beach, Va., released his top five as Miami, Oregon, Arizona State, Ole Miss and LSU. Clemson also was an offer.

OL Stephen Haralambis of Chapin High is being recruited as a center. He also plays defensive tackle and had 87 tackles and four QB sacks last season. He camped at Wofford, Appalachian State and Georgia Southern. He also has visited App State and will visit Georgia Southern this weekend. He also plans to visit Wofford and Coastal Carolina.

Junior WR Christian Bruce of Wilson High in Florence has picked up an offer from NCSU. ATH Cody Montgomery (6-4, 195) of Lewisville High in Richburg has drawn strong interest from Harvard, Yale, The Citadel, Charleston Southern and Gardner-Webb, according to his head coach, William Mitchell. USC, Clemson and NCSU also checked in

on him in the spring. Furman also has shown interest in Montgomery, who plays QB and outside linebacker.

WR Dredrick Nelson (6-1, 190), a ‘16 recruit from Fort Lauderdale, committed to Miami on Saturday. Clemson also had offered.

BASKETBALL Furman has added Duquesne transfer 6-8 Isaiah Watkins to its ‘14-15 roster.

Watkins is from Toronto and will sit out this coming season. As a freshman at Duquesne during the ‘13-14 season, Watkins appeared in 16 games after missing the early portion of the campaign due to an arthroscopic knee operation.

Luella, Ga., 7-0 center Doral Moore, a ‘15 recruit, has trimmed his list to Kentucky, Ohio State, Florida, Wake Forest and Illinois. USC also was an offer for him. He’s a former teammate with USC freshman Temarcus Blanton.

Marcus Sheffield, a 6-5 player from Alpharetta, Ga., a Clemson target, committed to Stanford. Clemson target 6-1 Ty Hudson of Mableton, Ga., picked up offers from Oklahoma State and South Florida.

Chris Silva, a 6-8 player from Roselle, N.J., was offered last week by KSU. He also has a USC offer.

Jordan Augustus, a 5-11 player form Manhassett, N.Y., is down to the USC women, St. John’s, Miami, Rutgers and Georgia Tech. Virginia Tech offered 6-5 De’Riante Jenkins, formerly of Lake Marion High in Santee and now of Oldsmar, Fla. Clemson offer 6-5 Rayjon Tucker of Charlotte was offered by Florida Gulf Coast.

BASEBALL Right-handed pitcher Ryley Gilliam (5-11, 170) of Kennesaw Mountain, Ga., announced a commitment to Clemson on Saturday. According to PerfectGame, Gilliam had a fastball clocked at 93 miles per hour on June 27. He hit 92 during his high school season.

Some other schools listed as recruiting Gilliam are USC, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Miami, UGA, Alabama, Mississippi State, GT and Auburn. At one point, Gilliam reportedly was committed to Kent State. Last season, he had an earned run average under 1.00 and 101 strikeouts in 15 games. He allowed just eight earned runs and 40 hits. He also threw a no-hitter.

Left-handed pitcher Ryne Huggins (6-3 200), a ‘16 recruit from Newberry, committed to Clemson last week. He’s among the state’s top prospects for his class. His father pitched at Clemson.

LHP Rian Haire (6-3, 200) of Hudson, N.C., committed to USC for the ‘16 class. Haire is regarded as the top pitcher in his class in North Carolina and one of the best in the nation.

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Jeff Gordon (24) and his Hendrick Motorsports teammates like Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) take up three of the top-five spots in the Sprint Cup standings. Brad Keselowski (2), who picked up his third win of the season last week, is ranked third and eager to make a run at another Sprint Cup championship. It’s shaping up to be a Hendrick vs. Team Penske rivalry down to the wire.

Hendrick, Penske headed for tight title fight

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Hendrick Motorsports seems to have the edge, at least on paper, in the race with Team Penske for the top organization in NASCAR. Hendrick has three drivers ranked in the top five of the Sprint Cup Series standings, and Jeff Gordon has been the points leader for 12 of the last 13 races. Combined, Hendrick drivers have six victories this season.

Team Penske has both its drivers in the top nine in points, with Brad Keselowski charging hard after Gordon’s lead. Keselowski’s victory last week at New Hampshire was his third of the season, tying him for the most in the series with Jimmie Johnson.

With only seven races until the Chase for the Sprint Cup

USC FROM PAGE B1 Alabama was picked to win the SEC West, edging Auburn. The Gamecocks were the third-most popular pick to win the SEC championship, behind Alabama and Auburn. Georgia did not receive a preseason vote for SEC champion.

The Bulldogs didn’t need any more motivation against the Gamecocks, but they got it.

“Obviously, what’s important is what happens at the end of the year,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said. “Earlier I got asked that question. I said, ‘I’m not happy to be named No. 2. I’m not going to start cheering that we’re No. 2.’

“I think in the end, it’s going to be Georgia.”

It’s a familiar position for the Gamecocks. They’ve been picked at or near the top of the league the past few years.

In 2011, media picked South Carolina to win the division following its appearance in the 2010 SEC Championship Game. The Gamecocks finished that season 11-2, but they failed to win the division.

South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier stopped short of proclaiming his team the SEC East favorites earlier this week. He did acknowl-

championship begins, it’s shaping up to be a Hendrick vs. Penske battle for the title.

“You’ve got the Ford versus Chevy, and both organizations seem to be on top of their game right now,’’ Gordon said. “To me, there’s that competitive rivalry that we have among all our competitors, and when one rises to the top, then they put a target on their back and you go after it, and you have that sort of rivalry.’’

But Gordon doesn’t want to be drawn into a personal rivalry with the Penske organization or drivers Keselowski and Joey Logano.

“There’s been a little bit here and there, but you know, I think Brad certainly doesn’t mind a little controversy and stirring it up as we’ve seen social media wise and just in the media,’’ Gordon said. “For us, it’s just going about our busi-

edge most analysts believe the division will likely come down between the Gamecocks and Bulldogs.

With a history of falling short in the SEC East race, South Carolina senior quarterback Dylan Thompson talked about the importance of keeping perspective.

“I think hype is just a word,” Thompson said Tuesday. “You can’t get into that, buy into it. I do think, though, this team has bought into the aspect of work.”

Both teams have work to do before focusing on the heart of the division race.

South Carolina opens its season hosting Texas A&M on Aug. 28, while Georgia will host Clemson on Aug. 30.

They are big games, worthy of generating plenty of hype.

They’re not the biggest.

The stage has been set for another early-season swing game between the two border rivals. When South Carolina hosts Georgia, the news of mid-July will be irrelevant.

“I don’t know who picked them, but it’s whatever,” Georgia running back Todd Gurley said. “People pick stuff every year, and they’re wrong. It’s going to be an exciting game. Everybody’s goal is to win the East. That’s definitely one of our goals, but I can’t tell you who’s going to actually win it.”

ness trying to be the best that we possibly can, and those guys seem to be the teams to beat right now.

“If there’s any rivalry, it’s just that we’re working hard to go out there and be the most competitive team out there,’’ he added.

Keselowski has indeed been vocal about Penske’s pursuit of the Hendrick team. He felt Penske had taken huge strides toward the top in 2012 when Keselowski beat Johnson for the championship, but has complained through 2013 and this year that it’s a challenge to keep up with the Hendrick organization.

Now that Keselowski and Logano are winning and seem to be the most consistent qualifiers, Keselowski was asked if Penske is in the same position as 2012.

“I think in a lot of ways

MORRIS FROM PAGE B1 Morris was chosen the American Football Coaches Association’s national assistant of the year last season.

And with Watkins — a junior taken No. 4 overall by Buffalo in May’s NFL draft — and Boyd off to the NFL and Clemson’s offense breaking in new playmakers, it seemed like the perfect time for Morris to cash in on his strong three seasons with the Tigers and move on.

Not to Morris’ way of thinking, who says he’s seeking the right fit before leaving.

“People look at me like I’ve got three eyes when I tell them I don’t want my first one to be my last one,’’ Morris said. “If I do leave, I want everybody to sit here and say, `Wow. Thanks. We wish you the best. Can’t

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we’re stronger than that,’’ he said. “I don’t think we’ve had this much speed before. I think there’s potential left, so that’s all very encouraging to me. I feel like I’m in a really strong rhythm right now.

More to come.’’

driver is eliminated after one of the Chase’s first three rounds, the paint scheme will be removed from the car. The changes are designed to ensure fans are able to easily identify each championship contender as the Chase progresses.

CHASE CARS

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NASCAR will celebrate the 16 drivers that qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship with several elements to make their cars stand out on the track.

Cars in the Chase will have the roof number, front splitter/front fascia and the windshield header colored yellow.

The cars will also have a Chase logo affixed to the front quarter panel of the car.

The paint schemes will be changed at the opening round of the Chase at Chicagoland Speedway on Sept. 14. Once a

Brad Keselowski’s victory at New Hampshire on Sunday was the fourth consecutive win this season for Ford, marking the first time since 2001 the blue oval brand has been to Victory Lane fourstraight times.

The 2001 streak was set by Dale Jarrett at Darlington, and was followed by Elliott Sadler’s win at Bristol, and then Jarrett victories at Texas and Martinsville. Ford drivers will now look to win five straight next weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

blame you.’’’

Few would blame Morris for staying. He’s in the third season of a six-year contract that pays him $1.3 million a year, a salary that in 2013 would’ve ranked him ahead of coaches at power conferences like Indiana and Minnesota of the Big Ten and Rutgers, which left the American Athletic Conference for the Big Ten after last season.

Morris had been the game’s highest-paid assistant, but was passed this year by Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart, who’ll make $1.35 million this fall.

“He’s not eager to leave Clemson,’’ Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said. “He loves it here and he’s had a really good gig.’’

For Morris, this year’s about continuing Clemson’s success with a new group of players who’ve waited for their turn behind Watkins, Boyd and other stars during

this 3-year run.

Senior Cole Stoudt won the starting job at quarterback out of spring practice, but mid-year enrollee Deshaun Watson will play when the Tigers open at Georgia on August 30th, Morris says.

Junior Charone Peake, considered Watkins equal at receiver when both came in as freshmen in 2011, is returning from injury and is expected to get the chance to be Clemson’s big-play wideout. Mike Williams, a freshman last fall, will also be counted on to make up for the loss of Watkins and Martavis Bryant at that position, Morris said.

While grateful that Clemson’s defense should be better than it has behind returning senior defensive ends Vic Beasley and Corey Crawford, Morris won’t let his guys slack off from what they’ve done the past few years.

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FRANCES I. HUNTER Frances Ivy Hunter, age 68, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Thomas Frank Hunter and Ruth Margaret Sistare HUNTER Hunter. Ms. Hunter retired from Sumter School District, where she taught for more than 30 years. She was

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a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Teal Eargle Rogers of Gainesville, Georgia, and Coley Eargle Cline and her husband, Joe, of Powder Springs, Georgia; four grandchildren, Tyler Padgett, Luke Rogers, Teagan Rogers and Anna Wray; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ste-

phen Williams officiating.

Interment will be held in Lancaster Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Columbia, SC 29204.

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

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of

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WILLIE JAMES DAVIS

BARBARA ANN DeWITT Barbara Ann DeWitt, 69, widow of Robert Stevenson “Steve” DeWitt Sr., died on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at her home.

Services will be announced

Youth Athletics of Sumter, a division of Pop Warner Little Scholars, is registering children ages 5-16 for cheerleading for the 2014 season.

The last day to register is July 31 and the registration fee is $80. Payment plans are available.

The fee includes security, ID badge, use of uniform, use of pom-poms, socks, undergarment and insurance. Parents will be responsible for buying shoes.

The practice season will run from Aug. 1 through Aug. 29. Games will begin on Aug. 30 and run through Oct. 25.

Registration is being held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Corral on Broad Street.

Volunteers are also needed.

All volunteer applications must be turned in by July 5.

To request registration and volunteer forms or for more information, email youthathleticsofsumteryas@yahoo.com.

Registration is being taken for the Sumter Christian School 2014 Basketball Clinic to be held this month.

It is a 5-day session at a cost of $45 per camper. The camp for children in grades 9-12 will be held July 21-25. It will run each day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The camp instructors will be the SCS coaching staff of Bobby Baker, Tom Cope and Jimmy Davis.

For more information, call Baker at (803) 469-9304 or (803) 464-3652.

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Youth Athletics of Sumter, a division of Pop Warner Little Scholars, is registering children ages 5-16 for football for the 2014 season.

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BISHOPVILLE — Willie James Davis, of 510 Newman St., died at his residence on approximately July 12, 2014.

Arrangements will be announced by Boatwright Funeral Home of Bishopville.

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The Sumter Family YMCA is currently taking registration for its first racquetball tournament scheduled for Aug. 16.

Registration will run through Aug. 7 with a fee of $15 for YMCA members and $22 for potential members.

After Aug. 7, add a $10 late registration fee.

There will be six divisions -Open, A, B, C, D and novice.

The tournament will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call (803) 773-1404 or visit www. ymcasumter.org or www.facebook.com/SumterYmca.

by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

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The Turbeville Dixie Angels 9-10 year-old all-star softball team won the state championship in Dillon. The team earned a spot in the Dixie Angels World Series which will be played in North Myrtle Beach in August.

Members of the team are, first row, left to right: Savanna Wingard, Jaimee Epps, Hope Azurdia, Kinzlee Mims, Maddie Newsome and Nealy Lamb. Second row: Katey Lee, Hanna Hickman, Kirbi Floyd, Ansley Brown, Rachel Yarborough and Harley Welch. Third row: Coach Michael Welch, coach BD Yarborough and coach Lasha Floyd.

The last day to register is July 31 and the registration fee is $80. Payment plans are available.

The fee includes security, ID Badge, use of shoulder pads, use of helmet, use of practice clothes, insurance and a mouthpiece. Parents will be responsible for buying a game jersey, game pants, cleats, a cup, and socks.

The practice season will run from Aug. 1 through Aug.

29. Games will begin on Aug. 30 and run through Oct. 25.

Registration is being held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Corral on Broad Street.

To request registration and volunteer forms or for more information, email youthathleticsofsumteryas@yahoo.com.

AUTO RACING SPEEDWAY CHAMPS SEARCH

Sumter Speedway is trying to gather information on all of its champions from 1957 to the present.

The name of the driver, the year and the division in which the title was won and the track promoter is the information hoping to be gathered.

To provide information, call James Skinner at (803) 7755973 or e-mail Virginia Ayers at vayers@ftc-i.net.

GOLF 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE

The Links at Lakewood Golf Course will host a 4-person scramble every Thursday.

The cost is $25 per person and includes golf, prizes and food following the scramble.

Call the pro shop at (803) 481-5700 before 4 p.m. on Thursday to sign up.

GOLFERS BIBLE STUDY

The Sumter chapter of the Christian Golfer’s Association holds a golfers Bible study each Tuesday at its offices at Crystal Lakes Golf Course.

The study begins at 8 a.m. and is followed by a round of golf.

MARK MY WORDS

Watch for opportunity to ‘seize the day’ on the court H

ow many of you have seen the movie “Dead Poets Society?”

Yeah, it’s dated and the title is more than a little weak. It caused me to pass it up many times over for other choices with a better name. When I was finally bored and desperate enough for something new, I watched it and was pleasantly surprised.

The movie is about a group of teenage boys growing up in an affluent boarding school in the Northeast. It focuses on their trials and tribulations and how they eventually form a group at school called the dead poets society. At this school a particularly engaging English teacher played by Robin Williams introduces them to the Latin phrase carpe diem. It actually becomes their signature phrase or battle cry, if you will.

While giving a lesson to one of our aspiring juniors recently, I realized that this carpe diem thing, this seize the day, had a tremendous application for tennis. Everyone knows there are times when we seem to catch on a little faster than other times. With tennis the timing seems easier, the concepts make perfectly good sense and, in general, it is much more fun and less like work.

Now understand this goes beyond the short-term situation of having a good day or bad day. This is more about how your tennis might look over the course of a year. If one were to graph their play over 365 days it would likely show areas of negative improvement (downward trend), a larger area where the play

remained the same (horizontal line) and a period of positive improvement (upward trend). It is during those Mark periods of Rearden sustained climbs (upward trends) when we must seize the day, when we must capitalize on our opportunities.

You may wonder if I have gone off the reservation here because if someone is seeing improvement they must already be seizing the day. But this is not necessarily true.

Often times players will just bask in the glow of their im-

provement rather than using this time frame to take it to a new level. The point here is this is the best time to practice your brains out. During these times we are a veritable sponge when it comes to soaking up new ideas and learning new shots. If you step up your practice routine during this period I believe you will see something more akin to a quantum leap forward rather than mere improvement.

Moms have instinctively known this forever. As soon as they see their infant child doing something that appears to be a developmental improvement like tracking with their eyes, trying to roll over or take those first steps, they immediately provide continued stimulation to get that

going as quickly as possible.

For us, we often need a bit of prodding from a teacher, parent or coach. But ultimately, the onus is on us.

Watch closely for that window of opportunity. Those times will reveal themselves if we are paying attention at all. Whatever the task or skill, we all can recognize those in-

stances when things seem easier than before and we are enjoying more success. During those times most of us are thankful, but this time prove that you are thankful and do a little more to take it down the road a bit farther.

Mark my words and make this day a day to carpe diem.

OBITUARIES

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MELVYN EMERY Melvyn Emery was born on May 17, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Evans Lilly and Dorothy Jones. He departed this life on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

After completion of high school in May 1952, he was drafted into the United States Air Force. While stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, he met Janet Maple and later asked her parents for her hand in marriage. They married on Dec. 17, 1955, and to this union three children were born. He retired on June 1, 1975, after 23 years of honorable service and planted his roots in Sumter.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Janet Emery; three children, Thomas (Imelda) Emery, Deborah (Kevin) Howard and Diann (Marvis) Threat; five grandchildren, Thomas Howard, Shenelle Emery, David Howard, Jaylen Threat and Julian Threat; two great-grandchildren, Caden Roberts and Nyla Howard; one brother, Sam (Christine) Belnavis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be no public viewing.

The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. James A. Sutton officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.

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

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

SAMMIE LEE WILSON BISHOPVILLE — Sammie Lee “Sam� Wilson, son of the late James Lee Wilson Sr. and Lillie Mae Simon Wilson, entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at his residence. “Sam,� as he was affectionately known, received his education in the Lee County public school system, graduating from Bishopville High School in 1976. Following high school, Sam entered the workforce and worked faithfully at Reeves Brothers Manufacturing, Bishopville; National Dye Works, Lynchburg; and Interlake Steel Co., Sumter, until his untimely death. Sam was a giving person, faithful to family and friends, and always cared about the heart of the person. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Dallas Cowboys, and supported the community and schools in any way he could. He enjoyed children and people and developed relationships with whomever he came in contact.

Sam leaves to cherish his memories: a wife, Mary S. Scarborough; a son, Jeffery Scarborough; his companion of 24 years, Cheryl Luckey; seven stepchildren, Jermaine Scarborough, Shavanna Wilson, Kevin Luckey, Gwendolyn Luckey, Mario Luckey, Sheron Luckey and Joshua Luckey; eight grandchildren, Jaquasia Scarborough, Traquan Scarborough, Sheniah Troy, Lakan Halley, Jalen Scarborough, Landon S. Luckey, Ja’havin Toney and Ja maree Kind; four brothers, James Simon of Saginaw, Michigan, Vernon (Victoria)

Wilson of Bishopville, Roosevelt (Branda) 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 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; four loving nieces, Wilhelmenia, Shontae, Shonna and Veronica; three special nephews, Derrick, Terry and Vershawn; and special cousins raised as brothers and sisters, Dorothy, Sam, Golden and Edward Monroe, and Romonica (Marion) Harriott.

Sam 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.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Bishopville, with the pastor, the Rev. Darren P. Dixon, officiating, assisted by Bishop Nathaniel Dixon. Burial will follow in St. Mark Memorial Garden.

Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

CARLISLE SCARBOROUGH Carlisle Scarborough was born on July 12, 1936, in Lee County, to the late Lucious and Maggie Scarborough Scarborough. He departed this life on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Educated in the public schools of Sumter County, Carlisle was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Raised in a Christian environment, he became a member of Clark United Methodist Church. Carlisle was employed by Sumter Wood Preserve and Co., retiring in 2002 after 30 years of devoted service, having reached the position of supervisor.

An avid motorcyclist, he became a member of the Easy Riders. Wanting to take riding to a new level, in 1979 Carlisle became a co-founder of the Thunderguards of Sumter. His riding skills and career afforded him many awards and trophies. He was especially proud when he received the award of best-dressed motorcycle in the Southeast Region on numerous occasions.

He was united in holy matrimony to his high school sweetheart, Maxine Wilson, on Dec. 22, 1957. This union was blessed with four children, two of which preceded him in death.

His memories and legacy will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Maxine Wilson Scarborough; his children, Carlavern and Carletta; his grandchildren, LaTisha McFadden, Crystal Scarborough, Julius “Kodie�

Brown III, Felicia Scarborough, Cardelavern Scarborough and Cydney Spencer; great-grandchildren, Dion, Jayden and Carmya; his sisters-in-law, Ella and Irene Scarborough and Gardina

Holliman; his brother-in-law, Robert Wilson; his devoted motorcycle club, the Thunderguards of Sumter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.

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

The body will be placed in the church at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Clark United Methodist Church, 2980 Oswego Highway (U.S. 401), Sumter, with Pastor Wyatt C. Minton III officiating.

Interment will follow in Clark United Methodist Church cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at 599 Dicks St., Sumter.

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

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

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014 Karon Dorsey; a special niece, Sadie Williams; special foster daughter, Parthenia I. Satterwhite; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Amanda Logan, Carrie Harvin and Agnes Logan; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. James W. Walker; and a daughter, Carolyn Vernetta.

The family will meet and greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday at New Hope Union Methodist Episcopal Church with the pastor, the Rev. Lawrence Myers, eulogist, the Rev. Jermaine Walker, the Rev. Otis Scott Jr., the Rev. Dr. Lewis Walker Jr., the Rev. Dorothy Boyd and Bishop Leroy T. James. Burial will follow in Family Cemetery.

Online memorials may be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

R. GUY HUGGINS KING SOTO Master King Soto passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2014, in the arms of his parents, Andres Soto and Daquila Blanchett.

He is survived by one sibling, Amonie Soto of Sumter; his maternal grandfather, Aaron Blanchett of Sumter; paternal grandmother, Gracie Soto of Sumter; and a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Stacey Spann.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Clark United Methodist Churchyard cemetery, 2980 Oswego Highway (U.S. 401), Sumter, with the Rev. Wyatt C. Minton, pastor, eulogist.

The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 1919 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter.

The funeral procession will leave at 1:30 p.m. from the home.

Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com.

Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

Services directed by the staff and management of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

SUSAN L. WALKER Susan Logan Walker entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.

She was the seventh of nine children born to the late Jarrett Elijah Logan and Hattie Richardson Logan. Mrs. Walker joined New Hope UME Church at an early age and served in many capacities, until her marriage to the late Rev. James W. Walker Sr. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: eight wonderful children, James Walker Jr., Persephone E. Walker, Jeannetta (the Rev. Otis) Scott, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joyce (Daniel) Burns, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Hattie (retired Lt. Col. Paul) Murphy, retired U.S. Army Sgt. Lanna Bethea, retired U.S. Army Capt. Marvin T. Walker and the Rev. Jermaine H. Walker; reared in her home, Priscilla D. Chavous, Gloria D. Dorsey, Albert Ray (Linda) Canty and

Rupert Guy Huggins, 63, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at KershawHealth Medical Center in Camden.

Born in Mullins, he was a son of the late Rupert “Bo� and Sallie Pearl Johnson Huggins. He was an avid outdoorsman and was employed at DuPont in Lugoff.

Survivors include two sisters, Debra H. Timmons (Richard) and Rhonda H. Richburg (Michael), all of Sumter; a brother, the Rev. Mark James Huggins (Dale) of Sumter; and nieces and nephews, Duain Britt, Allen Timmons, Kevin M. Richburg, Brandon J. Huggins, Johnthan M. Huggins and Courtney E. Huggins.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Revs. Mark Huggins, Mary Watford and Charles Ahtonen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Mark Huggins, 213 Thomas Drive.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

NORMAN O. CHINA Norman Obadiah China, husband of Reatha Ingram China, was born on Oct. 21, 1947, in Sumter, to the late Robert Lee Sr. and Thelma Franklin China. He departed this life on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Sumter Valley Health and Rehabilitation Facility.

At an early age, he attended Beulah AME Church and later became a member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church.

His work life included employment with South Carolina National Bank, Federal Land Bank, Sumter County and the

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Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department as the rural league sports director.

He established the Unity Fest, now known as “Festival on the Avenue.� Norman received numerous plaques, awards and recognition for community service.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Reatha “Ree;� one son, Brian (Lakeya) Ingram; five grandchildren; two sisters, Bessie (the Rev. Joshua) Dupree and Gwendolyn China, all of Sumter; four brothers, Gerald Allen (Dale) China of Atlanta, Georgia, the Rev. Robert L. (Gail) China Jr., Hugh Bernard (Kathy) China and Austin Dexter China, all of Sumter; four aunts, Mattie White of Brooklyn, New York, Sallie Ward of Clearwater, Florida, Hilda Smith of Columbia and Amelia Franklin of Sumter; one uncle, Joe Louis (Laura) China of Miami, Florida; three sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

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

The body will be placed in the church at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., Sumter, with Pastor Marion H. Newton officiating.

Burial will be held on Monday at Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia.

The family is receiving friends at 216 S. Washington St., Sumter.

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

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

JIMMY LEE BROWN JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Jimmy Lee Brown, 91, was born on Sept. 30, 1922, in Clarendon County, to the late Thomas Sr. and Fannie Lawyer Brown. He died on Monday, July 14, 2014.

He is survived by three daughters, Susie Porter, Lillie Evans and Mona Brown; four sisters, Victoria Gallishaw, Fannie Times, Virginia Kind and Martha Gregg; a brother, Robert Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Bible Way Church of Sumter, 1765 Camden Highway, Sumter, with Bishop John D. Belton, pastor, officiating.

A public viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the mortuary.

The family is receiving friends at the home of his niece, Suzette Porter, 1039 Wellington Road, Sumter.

Online memorials can be submitted at www.whitesmortuary.net.

Whites Mortuary LLC of Sumter, (803) 774-8200, is serving the Brown family.

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BY KEVIN M CDONOUGH Kiefer Sutherland takes a licking and his show keeps on ticking. Or does it?

Jack and Audrey take desperate diplomatic measures as the final minutes of the final hour of the last — or, at least, latest — hour of “24: Live Another Day” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) unfold.

Actually, this is your second chance to catch this nail-biter; the finale aired on Monday.

I’m not the only viewer, or reviewer, to find this “24” a slightly sad and tired exercise in nostalgia for an earlier age and another decade.

Repeating old favorites is a tricky endeavor. The chance of disappointment is just too high. In the 2011 documentary “The Horrors of Stephen King,” which aired on TCM, King described the always-unsatisfying need to watch old favorites. Our first experience with a scary movie, or a thriller, is akin to a genuine emotional event. We return again and again to feel that rush and walk away with the sense that we’re merely fooling ourselves, expecting a copy of a copy to look, or feel, like the real thing.

This was a lesson I learned years, even decades, before beginning to think or write about television and media. I’d like to think I learned this from Thomas Wolfe’s novel “You Can’t Go Home Again.” But this insight actually came from a repeat of an old episode of “Leave It to Beaver.” The story, “Beaver’s Old Buddy,” from the fourth season, involves an old friend, Jackie, who had moved away but returns to visit the Beav. The two boys try to do all the old things that used to make them happy, but find that times have changed and they have nothing much to say to each other.

I kind of felt the same way when I first saw Jack and Chloe show up on the pilot of this “new” “24.” We had so many good times back in the first half of the last decade. Why didn’t we leave it at that?

This lesson has not been lost on Fox. It’s experienced a crummy summer after a disappointing season. “24”

may have seemed tired, but “I Wanna Marry ‘Harry’” was an embarrassing disaster. And this week the network has introduced a whole new slate of executives to run its TV division.

Fox faces challenges on many fronts. Its Sunday night animation block is not getting any younger. It has championed several comedies, “The Mindy Project,” “New Girl” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” which show little inclination to grow out of the “modest success” category. Everybody knows the ratings for “American Idol” are going south. And how many reality shows can Gordon Ramsay host?

With its shuffling at the top, Fox is at least taking these challenges head-on. In contrast, NBC debuted “Welcome to Sweden,” a charmless comedy that could be called “Amy Poehler’s Brother’s Project,” and hinted that “The Maya Rudolph Show” might return, despite tepid reviews and minimal ratings. Evidence notwithstanding, NBC has doubled down on “Saturday Night Live”-related projects with fairly spotty track records.

As young Theodore Cleaver taught us, returning to the same old thing with unrealistic expectations can leave you feeling sad.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Outrage ensues after reality show cooking contestants engage in on-air cannibalism on “CSI” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

• Service at an L.A. diner on “MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14).

• An undercover agent expires on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

• Danny confronts a dangerous new heroin blend on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

• Lowe hatches a scheme to kidnap Blackbeard on “Crossbones” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

CULT CHOICE A relatively unknown Peter O’Toole starred in director David Lean’s widescreen 1962 epic “Lawrence of

Arabia” (8 p.m., TCM). Noel Coward once told the star, “If you’d been any prettier, it would have been ‘Florence of Arabia.’”

SERIES NOTES “Dateline NBC” (8 p.m.) * A contestant pitches a protein bar made of bugs on “Shark Tank” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TVPG) * Two episodes of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Ethical dilemmas on “What Would You Do?” (9 p.m., ABC) * Scotland beckons on “Reign” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * “20/20” (10 p.m., ABC).

LATE NIGHT Melissa McCarthy, Tim Duncan, Rachelle Lefevre and Phish appear on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Dan Aykroyd and Chaz Ebert on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m.,

CHRIS RAPHAEL / FOX BROADCASTING

Jack (Kiefer Sutherland), right, makes a life-changing decision in the event series finale of “24: Live Another Day.” For those who missed the finale on Monday night, it will air again at 9 p.m. today on FOX.

NBC) * Gary Oldman, Nathan Fielder and Bleachers appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Andy Cohen, the Kratt Brothers and Jeff Koons visit “Late Night With Seth

Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Craig Ferguson hosts Aisha Tyler on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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MERCHANDISE Farm Products BLUEBERRIES U pick $10 Gal. I pick $15 GAl 843-992-4913 or 843-659-4895 Lee's Beans & Peas Fresh Shelled. At the shed or delivered to Sumter on Wed. Lowest prices. 803-428-2326.

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

Lawn Service For Sale. Truck, trailer, equipment & customer accounts. 70-80K gross. $35K sale price. Owner relocating. Call 803-468-5950 6-8pm.

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Housekeeper/Baby sitter seeking weekend & night time work.

Background is available on Care.com. Call Sherry Graves 843-271-7653

Lawn Service JT's Lawn Care Tree Removal, Pressure Washing Senior Disc. Call 840-0322 Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs!

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Roofing All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp.

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Septic Tank Cleaning

help us by donating New or Used items from your yard sale or business for our future yard sales. Call Ed: 803-464-7643 for Pick-up.

11423 Pinewood Hwy (Hwy 261 W of Paxville 1 mi. toward pinewood) Sat 8-? Cancel if Rain Friday, 718 W. Hampton, 10-2, Antique table/chairs, collectibles, Avon, quality ladies' clothing, shoes for all, jewelry, household items! No early sales!

Super Yard Sale is BACK- To support Sumter United Ministries.

Farmers Market- Liberty St. Thur, Fri, & Sat 7AM-3PM. Furniture fill a bag sale and lots more.

Jenni's Exchange 340 Pinewood Rd One Day Sale Sat July 19th 10-5pm Discounts on specially marked items throughout the store.

Almost Estate Sale: (Not gone yet) Doing it now so our children won't have to. 16 Swan Dr. 8-11:30.

Multi-Family Garage Sale: 2849 Sequoia Drive, Sat. 7AM. No Early Birds!

Ray Tobias & Company Septic tank pumping and services. (803) 340-1155 Senior and Military discounts available. 1st time customers receive 10% off when you mention this ad!

Tree Service STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal , trimming & stump grinding. Lic & Ins.

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880 Gordonia Dr. Sat. 7 am - ? Huge multi-family.

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1013 Kentwood Dr Sat 7:30-11:30am. Household items, dog house Tv's & Misc items 20 SteppingStone Path (off Wise Dr)Sat 8-12 Multi Family Furniture & Lots of Good Stuff!

3355 Oleander Dr. Sat. 7-12. small entertainment system, large L shaped desk, rocking chair, telescope & other hsld items.

Estate Sale 1581 Florence Hwy. Sat. 8:30 am - ? Lots of furniture & too much stuff to list. All indoors.

No early birds!

1120 Kentwood Dr. Saturday, 7 - 11. Huge sale.

74 Ramsgate Ct. Millwood Park, Fri/Sat. 6-9am. Hshld, exercise equip., computer and misc items.

Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

Multi-family 2950 Lakeview Dr. off Kolb Rd (Forest Lakes Subd) Sat. 7am, furn, clothes, baby items, elec., wedding gown, wedding supplies, & much more.

PETS & ANIMALS

2701 Sequoia Dr Sat 8-? postcards, coins, good glass, linens, jewelry & lots more!

Dogs Chihuahua puppies for sale 1F 2M $300 Each. CKC Call Tina 803-305-7287

Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, etc or almost anything of value Call 803-983-5364 813 Bay Blossom Ave Sat 7-1 Sofa, TV, toys, clothing, fishing & hunting, baby items, other misc.

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SELECTED WASHCLOTHS 3 for $1.00

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LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $2

JOB TITLE: VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS Location: Lee County Voter Registration/Elections Department Job Type: Director-Full Time Salary: Dependent upon qualifications Opening Date: July 16, 2014 Closing Date: July 23, 2014

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend.

905-4242

2325 Camden Hwy. Sat. 7-11AM. Furn, hshld, clothes, shoes, misc & baby items.

For Sale or Trade Bed Rails fits most pick up trucks. Chrome round $80 OBO Call 803-435-2019 Lv Msg,will return Call Craftman grass catchers. 1 for old mounting type ,1 for new Used $75 OBO. Call 803-435-2019 lV msg Trailer hitch fits Honda Accord Removable draw bar . $100 OBO. Call 803-435-2019 Lv Msg,will return Call Coleman- Powermate Generator, 4,000 watts. Low hours. $300Firm.

Call 864-608-0653 Deluxe electric wheelchair, like new cond. Selling for $1,200.

Recharable batteries. Send email msg to: papatom@ftc-i.net Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves.

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2 plots Veterans section of Evergreen Cemetery. Close to road. $2,000 for both. Will pay title fee. Call 803-983-9202 before 9PM. Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 Beautiful antiques bedroom suite. Bed, dresser & chest of drawers. $495. 803-469-8385 Lawn or Pool chairs & glass top table with umbrella, 3 metal chairs with cushions. $100 OBO. Call 803-435-2019 Lv Msg will return call.

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Accountant Needed. Applicant is required to have a Bachelor's Degree in accounting with 3 years of equivalent experience in the field of accounting. Pay is commensurate with experience. Great benefits. Please send all resume to P-Box 360 C/O The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Auto Mechanic needed ASAP. Apply in person B & C Automotive, 601 Broad St. 803 -774-2026 Experienced Floral Designers needed. Full and part time. Please call Laura at The Daisy Shop 803-773-5114 State Tree Service is looking for experienced bush hog operators for line clearing.

Call 803-491-5154.

Thomas Sumter Academy in Rembert, SC is seeking applicants in the following teaching areas for the 2014-2015 school year: •Full-time Upper School Spanish Teacher (Spanish II & III) •IT Specialist/Computer Apps Teacher Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to become involved in the school's extracurricular program. Please contact/send resume to Debbie Nix, Headmaster, at tsa.generals@thomassumter.org or 803.499.3378.

Established Heating & Air Conditioning Company looking for an exp'd HVAC service technician.

Must have experience minimum of 2 years, a valid driver's license, people skills, good personality.

Great benefits offered and top pay! Send all responses to P-Box 343 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Exp. Carpet, Sheet Vinyl & VCT Installer needed for busy carpet company. Apply in person at M & M Carpets Inc, 1285 Peach Orchard Rd, (Hwy 441) Sumter.

Service Tech Needed to perform minor repairs to Stoves/Refrigerators. Must be able to pick up and deliver appliances. Clean driving record. Willing to work 42 hours per week. Please send all responses to P-Box 364 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Organizes and manages Lee County Voter Registration/Election procedures following current registration and elections laws.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all citizens registered to vote in Lee County.

Manages office operations and formulates department policies an procedures in accordance with South Carolina Registration and Election laws. The Director is responsible for hiring and managing the staff. The Director serves at the pleasure of the Lee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Requires high school diploma (a Bachelor's Degree preferred) plus three to five years in responsible office management position, a Vote Registration Office, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be able to type quickly and accurately. Must have a clear understanding of district and precinct maps. Applications can be picked up and submitted to: Office of Human Resources, Lee County Courthouse or Voter Registration/Election Office-101 Gregg Street Bishopville, SC 29010 Resumes are accepted and can be emailed to: lfata@leecountysc.org All applications/resumes must be delivered by 5:00 p.m. day of closing (July 23, 2014 "This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer." It is the policy of Lee County to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees o the basis of qualifications and without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, physical disability, national origi sex, age. Lee County is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Help Wanted Part-Time $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555 Female personal asst. wanted for light housekeeping, cooking, grocery shopping. Non-smoker.

Near Shaw AFB. Mon - Fri. 10 am - 2 pm. 865-387-6161 or frjune1397@att.com

Trucking Opportunities Mixer Drivers Needed Glasscock Co. is seeking 2 experienced cement mixer drivers.

Candidates must have a valid CDL, medical certificate and at least 2 years CDL driving experience. Prior experience driving a cement mixer is preferred. This job is full time with benefits available after 90 days. Qualified applicants may apply in person at Glasscock Co. 5378 Broad St. Sumter SC

Medical Help Wanted CMA'S & Medical Scribes with 1-3 years exp. Please send resumes to Box 363 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Physician's Office needs LPN & Med Admin staff . Fax resume to 803-774-7004

Work Wanted I'm Available to clean your home.

Affordable, reliable 16 yrs exp ref's. Melissa 803-938-5204

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RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments 2BR 1BA, Conv. to Sumter Mall. $530/mo + dep. 803-775-1281.

Large 2BR Duplex Dogwood Dr $400 Dep/Rent -Water included, Call 468-1900 Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO 2BR 1BA, Conv. to Sumter Mall. $530/mo + dep. 803-775-1281.

Hampton Pk Hist. Dist Clean,attractive 3Rm (1Bdrm) Range, Refrig.,Washer & Dryer Ceiling fans, No pets.

Off Street parking $390 Mo. +Sec Dep w/Yr Lease Credit report & Refs Req. Call 773-2451 Newly renovated Apts. 2BR All appl's, hrdwd fls, ceramic tiles, C/H/A, $550/mo, 7B Wright St. 803-773-5186 or 631-626-3460

JERSEY KNIT SHEETS Twin $12 per set Full $12 per set Queen $16 per set King $20 per set

SELECTED HAND TOWELS 2 for $1.00

Office Rentals

Mobile Home with Lots

Land & Lots for Sale

Office rentals: 712 Bultman Dr. Upstairs Space, 450 sq ft - office $295/mo , 250 sq ft 1-office $200/mo, 170 sq ft 1-office $165/mo,

FSBO: 10 +/- acres plus custom built D/W MH. For a list of amenities & info, send email to: papatom@ftc-i.net.

Min. Walmart/Shaw +/- 1 Acre.

Septic, cleared, $2,900 Dn. $216 mo. 60 mos. 888-774-5720

190 sq ft w//private BR $175//mo, 300 sq ft 1-office $275//mo, 265 sq ft - 2 offices $250//mo, 550 sq ft can divide $300//mo.

Call 469-9294 or 491-6905

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale Paradise awaits you on this spacious & private 15.31 acres fenced, borders black river, fisherman's dream. 2 large stocked ponds, 2 boats, pier, gazebo and decks. 3BR 2 BA + sunroon. 2068 sq ft. 2 gas log fireplaces, covered front porch, dble cement carport.

Two wells & septic. Entertain your friends & family at your 18 x 37 ft picnic shelter, 2 large picnic tables. has elec, water, brick FP, 3 sinks 2 BBQ pits, sheds & barns.

Can be a small farm. Quiet country living. Conv to Sumter, Camden ,Florence, Hartsville, Darlington. 6 mil S Bishopville and I-20. $189,888. Must see in person, no pictures call for 24 hr appt only 803-428-3803

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

Priced to sell at $60k. Call 803-920-0724 Dalzell 16.57 acre paved. $2425 dn. $580 mo. 120 mos. $2500 Ac. 888-774-5720.

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

RECREATION 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

Unfurnished Homes 2BR Apartments Miller Rd $320-$395 & 3BR Homes Burgess Ct $495 Call 774-8512 or 983-5691

22' Catalina Cabin boat, w/trailer, $1,000 OBO. 803-481-8251 ask for Susan or Delbert.

Houses & Mobile Homes in Sumter & Manning. 2 Br & 3 Br. First month's rent and security deposit required. No Section 8.

Please call 803-460-6216.

Nice 2BR 2BA in Tudor Place. $750/mo + dep. Call 775-1580 for details.

Mobile Home Rentals Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 (Scenic Lake) 3BR 2BA 16x80.

No pets Call 803-499-1500. From 9am- 5pm S/W MH, 2 br, 1 ba, ideal for senior citizen. Rent $350 mo. + dep.

Off Rogers Ave. 803-206-1302.

580 Beacon Scores, 2 yr work history & down payment. You can own a home. Payments starting as low as $450. Call 803-236-5953 5 BR/3BA DW 2,128 sq ft. On approx. 1 ac. off Hwy 15 S. min. from Industrial Park. $64,900. Call James 803-840-2003.

FSBO: 3BR/2BA home, 291 Cromer Dr. 1,599 sq ft, $149,900.

Agents Welcome. 803-491-7606

Manufactured Housing 4BR/2BA 32x80 DW w//land for sale. Fin. available, Payments approx. $450/mo. 803-236-5953

2BR for rent. $450/mo. Call 803-983-8084 1245 Pawn Shop Cir Lot # 26 2BR/1BA, fenced yard, shady lot. $400/mo + dep. 494-3573 or 840-3371.

Summer Special (Dalzell) MHP 2BR/1BA, washer, dryer, sewer & garbage P/U. No Pets. $360/mo + $360/dep. Mark 803-565-7947.

Mobile Home Lot Rentals 2540 Burt Gin Rd, Wedgefield MH Lot for rent $150 mo. Agent Owned. Call 236-2425

Resort Rentals

TOP $$$$ paid for mobile home trade ins. 803-469-3222

Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean. Call 803-773-2438

(2) 3BR/2BA (Dalzell) with land.

Easy Financing. 803-983-8084

Vacation Rentals Waterfront @ Lake Marion 3BR 2BA DW $750/Mo. + Dep 2BR 1BA SW $525/Mo. + Dep. Call 803 983-9035 or 773-6655

Office Rentals Retail, Office & Executive Suite rental space available. Busiest corner-intersection in Santee SC. Call today 803-515-3938

Boats / Motors

Drastic Price reduction on new and used Mobile homes for limited time only. 803-469-3252 Looking for your DREAM HOME? LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit?

Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 3-4-5 bedroom homes. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

Summer Blow Out Sale: New & Used Mobile Home.

Call 803-469-3222

399 Rogers Ave., City water & city sewer hookup. $3900. Call Lee 803-983-6965.

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14ft Jon Boat, 1999 Voyager 8HP Johnson Motor. Little use. Trolling motor. All in good cond. Asking $1,500. 469-2771 or 972-4844

The Department of the Air Force, Shaw Air Force Base (SAFB) located in Sumter, SC was issued a temporary emergency hazardous waste treatment permit by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on July 15, 2014. This emergency treatment permit was issued under the authority of Section 61-79.270.61 of the South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Regulations and expires on July 16, 2014.

29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

This permit authorizes on-site treatment of two M84 stun grenades that, when located, were out of government custody. The grenades were blown at the Shaw Air Force Base EOD Training Range by Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel using one block of C-4 explosive.

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

Mopeds / ATVs / Motorcycles 2009 Vulcan 900C, One owner, garage kept, less than 6,000 miles. Asking $5,000 OBRO. Call 803-847-7963 Eddie or Miranda.

Autos For Sale BETTER

THAN WALKING SPECIAL "Remember Cars are like eggs" Cheaper in the country!

Financing Available '97 Pontiac Bonneville $1500 '99 Ford Taurus $1,500 '02 Buick Century $2,000 '07 Chevy Malibu $6995 '01 Chevy Suburban $3,300 '99 Ranger Pick-up Ld $4,800 '00 Toyota Tacoma (Auto) $6,000 '03 GMC Envoy 3rd seat $7995 Ernest Baker Auto Sales & Equip.

3349 N. Main St., Hwy 15N. Across from Mozingo Conv.

Store 803-469-9294

Copies of the permit are available for review during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays at the following locations: The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Bureau of Land and Waste Management 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone (803) 898-2000 The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Region 4 Environmental Control Office 105 Magnolia Street / PO Box 1628 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 778-6548 Interested persons may submit comments on the emergency permit, and/or request a public hearing to: David Scaturo, P.E., P.G., Director Division of Waste Management Bureau of Land and Waste Management (803) 898-2000 To be considered all requests and/or comments must be received in writing no later than forty five (45) days from the date this notice is published.

Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Shri Hari One LLC, DBA Country Boy intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 2671-A Woodrow Road, Sumter, SC 29153. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 3, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina June 24, 2014 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on March 20, 2014.

Columbia, South Carolina June 24, 2014 FH

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

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) H. Guyton Murrell (SC Bar # 064134) John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635) Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236) Ashley M. Wheeling-Goodson (SC Bar # 101423) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 June 24, 2014 A-4469274 07/11/2014, 07/18/2014, 07/25/2014

Liquor License A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

Work truck 97' Dodge Dakota, Reg cab V6 with tow pkg & AC, $1,600 OBO.803-447-5453

LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice SUMTER EAST SELF STORAGE 800 MYRTLE BEACH HWY. AUCTION August 2, 2014 10:00 A.M.

UNITS FOR AUCTION A-8 - LAKEISHA BROGDON A-19 - CHARLOTTE WELLS A-35 - TINA CHILDERS B-7 - TERRY LAND B-15 - ARTRELLE FELDER C-22 - MARIE MACK D-2 - ASHLEY STUKES D-20 - DORA M. GREEN E-29 - DOROTHY COOLEY G-25 - CYNTHIA WILSON H-29 - FELICIA SLATER PUBLIC AUCTION Sumter Self Storage will have an Auction Saturday, July 19th starting at 8:00AM at 731 Broad Street.

Items from the following units will be sold: Katrina Herriott 227 Lakisha Davis 334 Richard Patrick 127 Chenoa Currie 550

Notice of Sale Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Laxmi One LLC, DBA Country Boy Package Store intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Liquor at 2671-B Woodrow Road, Sumter, SC 29153. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 3, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Summons & Notice SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 14-CP-43-0543 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, NA dba Americas Servicing Company, Plaintiff, v.

Martha Ann Pat Spencer; Richard H. Spencer, III; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corp. its successors and assigns (MIN# 100029500006616316); Equity Bank, SSB; Defendant(s). (013263-00810)

CASH ONLY items removed day of sale.

PUBLIC NOTICE S.C. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 2600 BULL STREET COLUMBIA, SC 29201 July 15, 2014 NOTICE OF ISSUANCE TEMPORARY EMERGENCY PERMIT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Richard H. Spencer, III : YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 452 Holloway Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29153-5953, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 250-12-01-039, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina,

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-02152 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC vs.

Walter Edward Williams; Angela Nichols Williams; Green Tree Servicing, LLC as Successor Servicer for GreenPoint Credit as Servicer for Security Pacific Financial Services, A Division of Bank of America, FSB; South Carolina Department of Revenue; Palmetto Health Richland, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 4, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT A AS SHOWN AS 10 ACRES ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR JAMES R. ADAMS, JR. AND CORNELIA B. ADAMS, PREPARED BY WILLIAM E. LINDER, JR., R.L.S., DATED APRIL 28, 2006 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2006 AT PAGE 235.

REFERENCE TO THE AFORESAID PLAT HAVING BEEN MADE FOR INCORPORATION HEREIN OF THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES, AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON PURSUANT TO S.C. CODE ANN. ยง 30-5-250, ALL MEASUREMENTS BEING A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WALTER E. WILLIAMS AND ANGELA N. WILLIAMS BY DEED OF JAMES R. ADAMS, JR. AND CORNELIA B. ADAMS DATED AND RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 2006 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 1049 AT PAGE 1168.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3530 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 136-00-02-064 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply

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with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

County, South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot No. 65 in "Gingko Hills" Subdivision, Phase 2, as shown on that certain plat of Michael C Turbeville, III, PLS., dated March 15, 2006, and recorded in the Sumter County ROD Office at Plat Book 2006, page 374. Reference is directed to said plat for a more complete description of metes, courses, distances, boundaries and measurements.

bearing Sumter County Tax Parcel # 228-06-03- 016, and depicted on that certain plat of D. D. Edmonds, R.L.S., dated July 15, 1985, and of record in the Office of the R.M,C. for said County and State in Plat Book 85, at Page 695, as Tract 1, and reference being made to said plat for a more complete and accurate description. Derivation: This being the same property conveyed to Donny Plata by Deed from Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., as Trustee For Securitization Series 1998-3 Agreement Dated 9-1-99 by dated April 19, 2005 and recorded May 3, 2005 in Deed Book 979 at Page 120 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-22637

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0118

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority, against Holly Cascio, Individually and as Personal Representative of The Estate of Ethel E. Bongiorno, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 64 of Twin Lakes Subdivision. Sect 2, as shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards., RLS, dated May 9, 2000, and recorded in Plat Book 2000 at Page 340, records of Sumter County.

Said Lot No. 64 being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North

by Lot No. 63, said plat, and measuring thereon 150.0 feet on the East by Trailmore Circle, said plat, and fronting thereon 100.0 feet on the South by Lot No. 20 said plat, and measuring 156.4 feet; and on the West by other lands of Twin Lakes of Sumter, Inc., said plat, and measuring thereon 135.6 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said plat

TMS Number: 207-08-02-046 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 908 Trailmore Circle, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Samuel B. Bongiorno and Ethel E. Bongiorno by deed of Mark E. Nadeau and Anita A Nadeau, dated May 19, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on May 19, 2000, in Deed Book 772 at Page 1029.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.4% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1865

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, against Sarah E. Tighe, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL that piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate lying and being in Sumter

TMS Number: 200-09-05-004 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3115 Kaempfer Circle, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Sarah E. Tighe and Todd A. Tighe, Jr. by deed of Davis & Ross Construction Co., Inc., dated January 28, 2009, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on February 2, 2009, in Deed Book 1118 at Page 138.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 2.5% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a Bank of New York, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Alternative Loan Trust 2006-43CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-43CB vs. Debra M. Allen a/k/a Debra Allen; Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Assn., Inc.; Firstar Homes, Inc. a/k/a Firstar Homes, Inc. d/b/a Great Southern Homes, Inc., C/A No. 13-CP-43-1682, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 98 of Hunters Crossing Subdivision, Phase 1, Section 2 as more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 282; which plat is incorporated herein by this reference and having such metes, bounds, courses and distances, being a little more or less, as by this reference to said plat will more fully appear. Derivation: Book 1053 at Page 1414 1740 Mossberg Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 187-12-03-005, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1682.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03191 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1102748 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-0613

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC against Donny Plata, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on August 4, at 12:00 P.M. noon, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate and lying in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina,

TMS Number: 228-06-03-016 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 314 N Salem Ave, Sumter, SC TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.500% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC 501 Minuet Lane, #104A Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 334-7114 Attorneys for Plaintiff 230.008329/PLATA FEI # 1082.00403 07/18/2014, 07/25/2014, 08/01/2014 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC1 vs. Vernell M. Jackson; Troy Shaw; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, its successors and assigns (MIN #100077910004738395); HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc., C/A No. 13-CP-43-1565, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 302 of Twin Lakes Subdivision, Section No. 21, on that Plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated May 9, 1997 and recorded in Plat Book 97 at Page 547 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under ยง 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. this is the property known as 20 Oakridge Court Sumter, SC. Derivation: Book 997 at Page 1691 20 Oakridge Ct, Sumter, SC 29154 1821304006, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.79% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1565.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013225-03430 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1103195 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 14-CP-43-318 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsCedric Cisse, Defendant(s)

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BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Cedric Cisse, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land containing 1.11 acres, more or less, located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and indicated as Lot 172 of Country Springs Subdivision, Section 8, more specifically delineated on that certain plat of Edmunds Land Surveyors, RLS recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book 2004 at Page 500. The property having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina.

This being the same property conveyed to the mortgagor herein by deed of DeeBee Holdings and Wachovia Bank, N.A., and J.P. Booth, III Trustees of the J.P. Booth, Jr. Trust Agreement and R. L. Booth dated the 12th day of December, 2007 and recorded on the 19th day of December, 2007 at 10:04 am in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Volume 1097 at Page 2049.

TMS #: 2210701003 Physical Address: 555 Grange Rd., Sumter, SC 29150 SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.4% per annum.

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

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BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Violet Portfolio Alpha, LLC v. Sumter Lifestyle Communities, LLC, et. al.

(Civil Action No.: 2013-CP-43-1781), I, the undersigned, Master In Equity for Sumter County have ordered that the following property, which is the subject of the above action, be sold on Monday, August 4, 2014, 12:00 noon, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 North Main Street, Room 211, Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder:

Parcel One: Tracts B, C, D & E All that piece, parcel or tract of land lying, being, and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing a total of 262.10 acres, known and designated as Tract "B" (152.72 acres), Tract "C" (54.78 acres), Tract "D" (28.73 acres) and Tract "E" (27.87 acres), said tracts being more particularly shown and designated on that certain Plat prepared by Wilson Land Surveying, Inc., dated July 16, 1999, as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 99, Page 670, which plat is incorporated herein by reference pursuant to the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

Included in the above referenced Tract "C" are those certain lots 5, 6, 20, 11, 12 on that certain plat of Pineland Plantation Subdivision Section Number 1, made by Julian B. Allen, RLS dated April 10, 1973, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-45, Page 394.

Included in the above referenced Tract "C" are those certain lots 1, 2 and 21 on that certain plat of Pineland Plantation Subdivision Section Number 1, made by Julian B. Allen, RLS dated April 10, 1973, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-45, Page 394.

This being the same property conveyed to Sumter Lifestyle Communities, LLC by Deed of Pineview Land, LLC recorded December 4, 2006 in Book 1055 at Page 1606 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

ALSO Parcel Two: Tract A All that piece, parcel or tract of land lying, being and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 171.41 acres known and designated as Tract "A" more particularly shown and designated on that certain Plat prepared by Wilson Land Surveying, Inc. dated July 16, 1999 as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 99, at Page 670, which plat is incorporated by reference pursuant to the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

This being the same property conveyed to Sumter Lifestyle Communities, LLC by deed of Pineview Golf, LLC, recorded February 13, 2002 in Book 1166 at Page 2955 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

Tax Map Numbers: Tract A 7305 Myrtle Beach Highway 339-00-01-001 Tract B 7305 Myrtle Beach Highway 339-00-01-005 Tract C 7305 Myrtle Beach Highway 339-00-01-006 478 Mellor Drive (Lot 3) 339-08-01-001 488 Mellor Drive (Lot 2) 339-08-01-002 484 Dardeau Drive (Lot 15) 339-08-02-001 500 Dardeau Drive (Lot 14) 339-08-02-002

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510 Dardeau Drive (Lot 13) 339-08-02-003 520 Dardeau Drive (Lot 12) 339-08-02-004 530 Dardeau Drive (Lot 11) 339-08-02-005 487 Mellor Drive (Lot 6) 339-08-02-006 525 Dardeau Drive (Lot 21) 339-08-03-001 498 Mellor Drive (Lot 1) 339-09-01-001 570 Dardeau Drive (Lot 5) 339-09-01-002 560 Dardeau Drive (Lot 10) 339-09-01-003 537 Dardeau Drive (Lot 20) 339-09-02-001 555 Dardeau Drive (Lot 9) 339-09-02-003 545 Dardeau Drive (Lot 19) 339-09-02-004 Tract D 7305 Myrtle Beach Highway 339-00-01-007 Tract E 7305 Myrtle Beach Highway 339-00-01-008

South by Lot B and measuring thereon 130.0 feet; and on the West

by Lot 20 and measuring thereon 70.00 feet, be the said measurements more or less. This is the property known as 6 Cherokee Street, Sumter SC bearing Tax Map Number: 229-13-03-028.

Poxy Ridge S/D as shown on that certain plat of Harold S. Willson, RLS, dated March 13, 1992, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at page 711. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown onsaid plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property conveyed to Mary M. Porter by deed of H.C. Edens, Jr. and Sons, a Partnership, dated June 5, 2001 and recorded in the office of the Register fo Deeds for Sumter County on June 28, 2001 in Book 807 at page 1989.

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1635.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-01257 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1103150 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

DEFICIENCY BEING RESERVED, THE BIDDING WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SALE, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Deed, if applicable. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.50% per annum. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its rights to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County NELSON MULLINS RILEY SARBOROUGH, L.L.P. Frank B.B. Knowlton P.O. Box 11070 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Secretary of Veterans Affairs of Washington. D.C vs. John A. Barr; SC Housing Corp.; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service, C/A No. 14-CP-43-0322, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 34 in the Lost Creek Subdivision as shown on a plat

by D. D. Edmunds, RLS dated May 28, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book PB90 at Page 757, the exact boundaries and measurements of which can be determined by reference to said plat. Said Lot No. 34 being bounded and measuring according to said plat as follows: on the North by Lot No. 33 whereon it measures 186.44; on the East by lands of Historic Hills of Statesburg, Inc., whereon it measures 129.99 feet; on the South by Lot No. 35 whereon it measures 174.96 feet; and on the West by Lost Creek Drive whereon it measures 78.85 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This being the property known as 5960 Lost Creek Drive. Derivation: Book 1018 at Page 1301 5960 Lost Creek Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 132-09-02-033, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0322.

Subject to a 120 day right of redemption from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. ยง2410(c). NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed.

Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014043-00181 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1103200 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-623 By virtue of a decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority vs Denise A. Buonforte, I, the undersigned, will sell on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 o'clock noon at the County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, lying situate and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot C on plat prepared by R.F. McLellan, CE on April 21, 1939 and recorded in Plat Book S5 at Page 1 in the RMC Office for Sumter County; said property having been resurveyed by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS dated October 23, 1995 and recorded in Plat Book 95 at Page 1120 in the RMC Office for Sumter County. Said property being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by Lot 32 and 23 and measuring thereon 130.38 feet; on the East by Cherokee Street and fronting thereon 69.94 feet; on the

This being the same property conveyed to Denise A. Buonforte by deed of Hank N. Buonforte and Linda A. Buonforte dated June 28, 2004 and recorded June 29, 2004 in Book 943 at Page 1567.

TMS No.: 229-13-03-028 Property Address: 6 Cherokee Rd., Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: For cash the auctioneer will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent), same to be applied on the purchase price only upon compliance with the bid, but in case of non-compliance within thirty (30) days, same to be forfeited and applied to the costs and plaintiff's debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms. The sale is to be made subject to any liens for taxes and any special assessments of record against such property; also, subject to payment by the purchaser of interest at 4.99% on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid; and for preparation of the deed and deed stamps; also, subject to any existing easements or restrictions of record.

Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the date of sale, but Plaintiff has reserved the right to waive its demand for a personal or deficiency judgment and if waived, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The sale will not be held unless the Plaintiff or its attorney is present at the sale or has advised the Master's office of its bidding instructions.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Warren R. Herndon, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff 803-799-9772

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0767

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Audrey J. Siebold, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 28 in Wessex Subdivision as shown on that certain Plat of Carl J. Croft, RLS,, dated October 12, 1987 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 87 at page 1713, and having such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which is incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

TMS Number: 128-09-01-001 (land and mobile home) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5770 Wessex Drive, Wedgefield, SC ALSO: 1995 General, Serial Number GMHGA351944252A&B This being the same property conveyed to Audrey J. Siebold by deed of Manufactured Housing Outlet, Inc., dated April 18, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on April 21, 2008, in Deed Book 1104 at Page 1189.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 7.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

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

NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2012-CP-43-02215 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee on behalf of Mid-State Trust X, by Green Tree Servicing LLC, as servicer with delegated authority against Mary M. Porter, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Courtroom 1-A, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, Providence Township, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot #6,

TMS No. 198-00-01-078.

Current address of property is 4875 Cannery Road, Dalzell, SC 29040.

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. PROPERTY SUFFERED FIRE LOSS BEING SOLD "AS IS." TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder.) No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.50% per annum.

The sale is subject to the right of the United States of America to redeem the subject property within 120 days after the date of sale as provided by law.

Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803/779-8900

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0438

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Jason Henley, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and is described as follows: All that parcel of land in City of Sumter, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 1106, Page 2871, ID# 181-03-03-003, Being known and designated as Lot 32, Meadowcroft, filed in Plat Book PB2003, Page 74, recorded February 4, 2003.

TMS Number: 181-03-03-003 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3305 Tamarah Way, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Jason Henley by deed of Cynthia S. Salkeld, dated May 30, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on May 30, 2008, in Deed Book 1106 at Page 2871.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 4.75% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs.

Stephanie S. Shuler; The South Carolina Department of Revenue; Midland Funding LLC; CACH, LLC, C/A No. 14-CP-43-0149, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any and all improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 9 of Mahon Subdivision on that certain plat by Palmer & Malone, CE's dated June 9, 1953 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-12 at Page 5.

Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plat is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

This property is represented as Tax Map Parcel No. 205-06-03-075 upon the records of the Sumter County Auditor, and is known as 712 Wren St. Derivation: Book 743; Page 441 712 Wren St, Sumter, SC 29150 205-06-03-075, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, INCLUDING MORTGAGE RECORDED IN BOOK 990 AT PAGE 952 TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.04% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0149.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-04691 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1103203 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0532

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Barbara Faison, Individually and as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Mallard Singleton, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. B Block I of Broad Street Place Subdivision on that plat prepared by JP Edwards, RLS, dated July 16, 1976 and recorded in Plat Book Z-38 at page 181 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County.

TMS Number: 229-11-04-004

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

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 119 Anderson St, Sumter, SC

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

This being the same property conveyed to Mallard Singleton by deed of Howard J. Richburg, dated May 29, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on June 10, 2003, in Deed Book 892 at Page 1668.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Stephanie Nicole McClellan a/k/a Stephanie N. McClellan; Stephen M. McClellan; Alexander C. Haskell, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1635, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that parcel of land in the City of Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 1111, Page 474, ID #207-07-02-019, being known and designated as Lot 144B, filed in Plat Book PB2003, Page 645, recorded 12/05/2003.

Derivation: Book 1111 at Page 474 900 Perry Blvd, Sumter, SC 29154 207-07-02-019,

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

Notice of Sale day thereafter when Plaintiff's attorney, or agent, is present.

Plaintiff, Plaintiff's

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Trust 2004-NC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-NC3 vs.

Athlee Hill Helton a/k/a Athlee Hill; Brenda L. Carter a/k/a Brenda Carter; Midland Funding LLC, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1680, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 117, Pinedale Subdivision, Section 3, as shown on a plat thereof, by Harold S. Wilson, RLS # 1758, dated April 7, 1970, amended January 7, 1971, amended August 12, 1971, and recorded on April 28, 1970, in Plat Book Z-28 at Page 68 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Reference to said plat is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Said property has a street address of 53 Neal Street, Sumter SC 29150. Said lot is subject to al restrictions, covenants, and easements of record, including those in Deed Book Q-9 at Page 779. Derivation: Book 674 at Page 1062 53 Neal Street, Sumter, SC 29150 2260303012, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.95% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1680.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03157 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1102752 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0980

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of PNC Bank, National Association, against Jay Dial, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in Manchester Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing .71 acres more or less, and being more particularly shown as lot 1 in Livingwood Subdivision on that certain plat of Thomas M. Reynolds, PLS, dated March 10, 1995 and recorded in Sumter County Register of Deed Office in Plat Book 95 at Page 999 on October 2, 1995.

Said lot being bounded and measured as shown on said lot being bounded and measured as shown on said plat.

Be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This is the property known, as 4260 Livingwood Drive, Sumter, South Carolina bearing Sumter County tax map number: 163-00-01-220.

ALSO: 1998 Oakwood Mobile Home, Serial Number HONC01134689A/B TMS#: 163-00-01-220 (Land and Mobile Home) Property Address: 4260 Livingwood Lane, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Jay Dial by deed of Charles M. Smith, dated May 17, 2010, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on May 24, 2010, in Deed Book 1139 at Page 2902.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.25% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

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

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FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014 Notice of Sale

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SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES

payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

record.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2011-CP-43-00049 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Harold Haynesworth, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 4, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING JUST NORTH OF THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SUMTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 6 IN BLOCK C, ON A PLAT OF "WALNUT HILL", MADE

BY JOSEPH PALMER, CE DATED DECEMBER 30, 1944 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK ZZ-5 AT PAGE 20 AND BEING RESURVEYED BY LOUIS WHITE TISDALE BY PLAT DATED MAY 10, 2007 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2007 AT PAGE 288. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, (1976, AS AMENDED) REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO HAROLD HAYNESWORTH BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM LISA IVY DATED MAY 29, 2007 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 18, 2007, BOOK 1082 AT PAGE 1033 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1010 Porter Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 229-03-01-012 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-18217

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 14-CP-43-839 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsPhillis D. Hough a/k/a Phyllis Hough, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Phillis D. Hough a/k/a Phyllis Hough, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Statesburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as TRACT NO. 5, containing 1.37 acres, more or less, on a plat of Edmunds Land Surveyors, dated November 16, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the R.M.C. for Sumter County in Plat Book 91 at Page 10; said tract having such measurements and boundaries as shown on said plat.

ALSO: A 20-foot easement shown on the plat above referenced for ingress and egress to S.C. Highway 601.

This being the identical property conveyed to Phyllis Hough by deed of Beulah Dawson, Sylvester Dawson, Beulah Floyd, Ruth Alston, Alberta Wade and Isra Dawson dated December 18, 1990 and recorded January 8, 1991 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Deed Book 519 at Page 58.

TMS #: 4000033837 (Mobile Home) 092-00-01-014 (Land) Physical Address: 6870 Carryall Circle, Dalzell, SC 29040 Mobile Home: 2007 GILE VID# GM7883AB

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.60% per annum.

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER By virtue of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of The Citizens Bank vs.

Jessica Marie Rodriguez-Temple, case No. 2014-CP-43-0680., A. Paul Weissenstein, Special Referee in Sumter County, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 noon, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Courtroom 1A, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 7 of "Regency Park" Subdivision, Section, 2, as shown on a plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, R.L.S., dated May 15, 1984, and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 85 at page 663. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina of 1976, as amended, reference to said plat is heeby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

Tax Map Number: 212-00-02-069 Property Address: 6185 Shetland Street Sumter, SC 29154 This is the same property conveyed to Jessica Marie Rodriguez-Temple by deed of Palmetto Properties of Sumter, LLC, dated July 19, 2006, recored July 20, 1996, with the register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1037 at page 436.

SUBJEST TO PAST AND PRESENT SUMTER COUNTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, EASEMENTS, AND RESTRICITIONS AND ANY OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee, at the conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfetited and applied first to costs then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, the Special Referee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of said highest bidder). The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of complaince with the bid at the rate of 4.50% per anum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2014-CP-43-0680.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded by Plaintiff, therefore, the bidding will close upon sale. The within sale shall not be conducted unless Plaintiff or a representative of Plaintiff is present thereat.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and recording of the Deed, if such are required.

A. Paul Weissenstein Special Referee James A. Stoddard Attorney for Plaintiff 314-A North Magnolia Street Sumter, SC 29150

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-00332

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs.

Stanley E. Hayes, Jr., a/k/a Stanley Eugene Hayes, Jr., et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 4, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Courtroom 1A, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 26 of HUNTERS CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, SECTION 1 as more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated February 9, 2006 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 91; which plat is incorporated herein by this reference and having such metes, bounds, courses and distances, being a little more or less, as by this reference to said plat will more fully appear.

This being the same property conveyed to Stanley E. Hayes, Jr., by Deed from Firstar Homes, Inc., dated October 3, 2006 and recorded October 10, 2006 in Book 1048 at Page 1604 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 1871301015 Property address: 1691 Mossberg Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and

Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2% per annum.

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

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

The sale will not be held unless either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without the Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

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

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott Law Firm, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2012-CP-43-01570

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC against, Jeffery Painter a/k/a Jeffrey Brian Painter, Carmel Financial Corporation, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, and Axtion, Inc., d/b/a Action Mortgage, Inc., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12 pm o'clock , at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as a tract containing 4.32 acres, more or less, on a plat prepared for Tony Hodge by Ben J. Makela Land Surveyor, dated June 9, 1999 and recorded at Plat Book 99 at Page 533 on June 9, 1999 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds Office said plat was re-recorded at Plat Book 2002 at Page 329 on June 12, 2002 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County .

Reference to said plat for a more complete and accurate description.

Also included a 2003 Fleetwood, Make ALJO, Mobile Home VIN # NCFL241A\B54893-AV13 This being the same property conveyed to Jeffrey Painter by virtue of a deed from Charles M. Smith dated July 17, 2002 and recorded July 29, 2002 in Book 850 at Page 1463 and re-recorded September 26, 2002 in Book 857 at Page 1948 in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Sumter County, South Carolina.

5090 Benenhaley Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS#: 135-00-02-107 (Land) 400-00-30-012 (Mobile Home) TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of 7.00 % to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five per cent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within 20 days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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prior hereto. Together with a 1998 Destiny Mobile Home, 28' X 68', Model #683-02, Serial No. 59484 AB, which is permanently affixed to the Real Property so as to constitute a part of the Real Estate, intended to be real property for all purposes, and it is intention of the parties that the mobile home is also conveyed herewith.

days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

A l s o i n c l u d e s a mobile/manufactured home, a 1998 Destiny Mobile Home, 28' X 68', Model #683-02, Serial No. 59484AB.This being the same property conveyed to Charles Kendall by deed of Faisal Afify, dated February 12, 2004 and recorded February 26, 2004 in Book 927 at Page 417 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.25% per annum.

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

NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Demanded against Elvin James McCoy individually

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2014-CP-43-332 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff(s) vs.

Elvin James McCoy, Delores Juanita McCoy a/k/a Deloris Juanita McCoy Defendant(s).

Under and by virtue of an Order of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore granted in the above entitled case, I the undersigned, as Master in Equity on Monday, August 4, 2014 commencing at 12:00 p.m. during the legal hours of sale, at the Sumter Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, in the City of Sumter, South Carolina, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder the following described property: All that certain parcel of land situated in the City and County of Sumter and State of South Carolina, being known and designated as Lot #313 of Fourth Addition to Millwood Gardens on plat in Plat Book Z-15 at Page 118, Sumter County records, and more particularly shown on plat of JP Edwards, R.L.S., dated July 28, 1976, recorded in Plat Book Z-38 at Page 197, Sumter County records, said lot being bounded on the North

by Burkett Drive, a distance of 80.0 feet; East by Lot #314, a distance of 150.0 feet; South by the right of way of the S.C.L. Railroad, a distance of 80.0 feet; and West by Lot #312, a distance of 150.0 feet; being all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat.

Being the same property as conveyed from Walter Thames and Patricia E. Thames to Elvin James McCoy and Delores Juanita McCoy, as described in Deed Book K10, Page 1521, dated 05/04/1979, recorded 06/02/1979 in Sumter County Records.

Tax/Parcel ID: 227-08-01-087 Property Address: 18 Burkett Dr, Sumter, SC 29150.

TERMS OF SALE FOR CASH. The undersigned will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent) to be applied on the purchase price only upon compliance with the bid. In the of case of noncompliance of the bid within 30 days the successful bidder's deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the Court's costs and to Plaintiff's debt and the property will be re-advertised for sale upon the same terms (at the risk of the former highest bidder).

The Plaintiff does demand a deficiency judgment against Elvin James McCoy individually. As a deficiency judgment is being demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty (30) days after the date of sale.

Interest at the legal rate shall be paid through the day of compliance on the amount of the bid.

The purchaser shall pay for preparation and recording of the deed and required transfer taxes by any governmental authority.

If the Plaintiff or its representative is not present at the sale, the sale shall be postponed to the next available sale date.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Date: 6/17/2014 Richard L. Booth Master in Equity 3 for Sumter County Susan Shaw, Esq. Bar#6862 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, Georgia 30329 540-545-4160 ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF TS#: 90830 FEI # 2013.01582 07/11/2014, 07/18/2014, 07/25/2014

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-2296

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Park Place Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-MCW 1 against Charles Kendall aka Charles A. Kendall, South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority's South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program, and The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, lying, being and situate in the Rafting Creek Township, the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown and delineated as Lot or Tract No. 6 of a portion of a tract known as Tract 6 (Tax Map Parcel 088-00-01-002) in Plat Book Z-21 at Page 123; said Tract 6 being shown and delineated on that certain plat

by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated August 28, 1986 and recorded September 12, 1986 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for recent plat

by Allen-Makela Land Surveyors, Inc., dated December 7, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 99 at Page 7. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plats is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

See subsequent plat recorded in Plat Book 99 at Page 8.

Also that certain 25 foot easement for ingress and egress along the Northern boundary of tract 7 (Said Plat in Plat Book 86 at page 1424), and along the Eastern portion of property of Cathy Grant (TM#087-00-03-021), and along the Eastern and Northern boundaries of Harrison Grant (TMS# 087-00-03-035), leading to Ellerbe Mill Road. The easements having been granted to Collin Grant, his heirs, and assigns, from Harrison Grant, Cathy Grant, and Richard Chatman, which easement deeds are to be recorded in said Register's Office contemporaneously with, the

TMS No. 088-00-01-022 Property Address: 7600 Xavier Drive, Rembert, SC 29128 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.9500%.

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

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 14-CP-43-521 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsJerry Wayne Mathis and Safe Federal Credit Union, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Jerry Wayne Mathis and Safe Federal Credit Union, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or LOT of land, more or less, together with that certain 1999 FLEETW0OD, 28 X 76' MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME, MODEL: CHAPEL HILL, SERIAL NO. GAFLX05AB28729 CHII, and any and all improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in Privateer Township, the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as LOT NO. 59 of QUAIL HOLLOW Subdivision, Section 1, on that certain subdivision plat by H.S. Wilison, RLS, dated January 25, 1979 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in PLAT BOOK Z-47 at PAGE 591.

Said lot being more particularly shown and delineated on more recent plat by Allen-Makela Land Surveyors, Inc., dated April 7, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in PLAT BOOK 99 at PAGE 374.

Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said map or plats is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

The land being a portion of the real property heretofore conveyed to Robert A. Burgess, Jr. by deed from Robert A. Graham, Trustee, recorded June 1, 1978 in said Register's Office in Deed Book I-10 at page 743.

Robert A. Burgess, Jr. subsequently died testate, his Estate being filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate for Sumter County in Package 93-ES-490; his Last Will and Testament, Item XVIII, provided that the Personal Representative and Trustee shall have power to convey and sell; and, the land being the identical property heretofore conveyed unto JERRY WAYNE MATHIS by deed from said Estate of Robert A. Burgess, Jr., which is recorded April 28, 1999 in Book 739 at Page 257.

TMS #: 210-06-01-009 Physical Address: 2155 Bob White Dr., Sumter, SC 29154 Mobile Home: 1999 Fleetwood VID# GAFLX05A\B28729CH11 SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20)

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0502

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Citifinancial Servicing LLC, against Francine Reames, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being fully shown and delineated as Lot No. 7 of Block D on a plat by Palmer and Malone, C. E., dated December 22, 1947 and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-8 at Page 31. Said Lot No. 7 being bounded and measuring as follows: On the Northeast side by Lot No. 8, said plat, and measuring thereon 101 feet; on the Southeast side by Lot No. 2, said plat, and measuring thereon 61.5 feet; on the Southwest side by Lot No. 6, said plat, and measuring thereon 101 feet; and on the Northwest side by Larkin Street, said plat, measuring thereon 61.5 feet. Being all the dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said plat.

Together with all and singular, the rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said premises belonging or in anywise incident or appertaining.

TMS Number: 229-09-02-033 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21 Larkin Street, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Francine Reames by deed of Eartha C. Perry, dated July 15, 2004, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on July 22, 2004, in Deed Book 946 at Page 1886.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 11.0040% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Linda M. Floyd; The United States of America, acting by and through its agency The Rural Housing Service; Merrick Bank Corporation; BB&T Recovery Dept., C/A No. 12-CP-43-1922, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that lot or parcel of land in Statesburg Township, County of Sumter, South Carolina, containing 0.87 acres, shown as Lot 4 on plat of Ro-Ka Downs Subdivision prepared by James D. Willson, RLS, dated November 19, 1999, and recorded in Plat Book 99 at Page 1127 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North

by Lot 3, and measuring thereon 159.98 feet; on the East by lands of Tucker and measuring thereon 195.85 feet; on the South by lands of Ruff and measuring thereon 172.30 feet; on the West by Lot 5 and measuring thereon 173.65 feet; and on the Northwest by a curved line of Ro-Ka Drive and having a radius of 50 feet, more or less, the chord of said curved line bearing S60-44W, distance of 61.66 feet. This property is generally described as 40 Ro-Ka Drive, Dalzell, SC and has the Tax Map number 135-00-03-029.

Derivation: Book 759 at Page 1975. 40 Ro-Ka Dr, Dalzell, SC 29040 Subject to a right of redemption one year from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. ยง2410(c).

135-00-03-029, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment

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being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #12-CP-43-1922. Subject to a right of redemption one year from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. ยง2410(c). NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed.

Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 012507-01065 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1102751 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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

bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.99% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1816.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 018508-00119 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1102753 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs.

James Jones, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1981, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Parcel "A", on a plat prepared by Allen-Makela, RLS, dated May 31, 2001, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 2001 at Page 439. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses, and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is being in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by Law under ยง30-5-250 of the Code of Laws for South Carolina, as amended.

Derivation: Book 821 at Page 880 519 Love St, Sumter, SC 29150 2270703064, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1981.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-01331 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1103199 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2007-CP-43-2349

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-19 against, Brenda Mobley, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, and Litton Loan Servicing LP, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12 pm o'clock , at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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Property

All that piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate lying and being in Sumter County, South Carolina being delineated as Lot No. 10, Block D on that certain plat of J. P. Edwards, RLS dated February 2, 1972 and recorded in Plat Book V-4 at Page 455, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 19 Wactor Street, Sumter, South Carolina and bears Sumter County Tax Map Number: 228-07-05-006.

This being the same property conveyed to Brenda Mobley by deed of Kenneth Scott Estep and Claude F. Lathan, III, dated August 25, 2006 and recorded September 6, 2006 in Book 1043 at Page 1568, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

19 Wactor Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS#: 228-07-05-006 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of 11.08 % to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five per cent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within 20 days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-00033 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Emily M. Cosson, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 4, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND, WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE STATEBURG TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS ONE (1.00) ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR ROBERT C. GROOMS & MEREDITH S. GROOMS BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED AUGUST 15, 1997 AND RECORDED AUGUST 25, 1997 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 97 AT PAGE 1009. SAID ONE (1.00) ACRE LOT BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHWEST BY CLAREMONT ROAD, SAID PLAT, AND FRONTING THEREON 175.05 FEET; ON THE NORTHEAST BY LANDS OF HENRY O. KLEIN AND JEVAN B. KLEIN, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 248.89 FEET, ON THE SOUTHEAST BY LANDS OF CAROLYN L. LINGERFELDT, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 175.13 FEET; AND ON THE SOUTHWEST

BY LANDS OF CAROLYN L. LINGERFELDT, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 248.89 FEET, BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO EMILY M. COSSON BY DEED OF HSBC BANK USA, NA AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP, HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP, HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-HE2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SAID DEED DATED MARCH 7, 2008 AND RECORDED APRIL 28, 2008 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 1104 AT PAGE 2558.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3765 Claremont Road, Horatio, SC 29062 TMS: 076-00-02-025 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-25962 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Springleaf Financial Services of South Carolina, Inc., formerly known as American General Financial Services, Inc. vs.

Bonnie J. Traynum f/k/a Bonnie J. Cole; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1816, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #6, containing 0.49 acre, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Cotten Construction Company, Inc., by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated August 7, 1990, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Means Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 90 at Page 1098 and being bounded and measuring as follows: On the Southwest by Lot 7, whereon it measures 267.0 feet; on the Northwest by lands now or formerly of W.R. McLeod, whereon it measures 80.0 feet; on the Northeast

by Lot 5 whereon it measures 260.0 feet; and on the Southeast by S.C. Highway No. S 43-77 whereon it fronts and measures 80.0 feet; be all of said measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. Derivation: Book 1016 at Page 976 2525 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154 211-00-03-052, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0600

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, against Leroy A. Dunn, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 101 of Oakland North Subdivision, Sect. No. 3 and being more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Julian B. Allen, R.L.S. dated February 22, 1985 and revised on August 29, 1985 recorded in Plat Book 85 at page 946, records of Sumter County.

Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat

TMS Number: 135-16-01-028 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5667 Whisperwood Dr., Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Leroy A. Dunn and Susan W. Dunn by deed of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee formerly known as Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A. as Trustee for Vendee Mortgage Trust Series 2000-3, dated October 9, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on October 20, 2003, in Deed Book 912 at Page 1812.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 2.875% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty (30) days after the sale.

The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for a deficiency judgment anytime prior to sale.

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

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs.

Michael Taylor; Jamie Taylor, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0123, The following property will be sold on August 4, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land being in the County of Sumter, South Carolina, being more specifically shown as Lot X containing 1.03 acres more or less on a survey prepared for Victor and Rose Marie Sparozic by Edwards Land Surveyors, Inc., dated September 21, 2007 and recorded October 2, 2007 in Plat Book 2007, at Page 00473, in the RMC Office for Sumter County. This conveyance is made subject to any and all existing reservations, easements, right-of-way, zoning ordinances, and restrictive and protective covenants that may appear of record or on the premises and otherwise affecting the property. Derivation: Book 1119 at Page 3059 6365 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 192-00-01-056, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.5% per

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annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0123.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-00826 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1103197 7/18, 7/25, 08/01/2014

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01904 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for VOLT RLF XII Trust, by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., f/k/a Vericrest Financial, Inc., as its attorney in fact vs. Christopher D. Carter; Discover Bank, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 4, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND TRACT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PROVIDENCE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS TRACT "A" ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR CHRISTOPHER D. CARTER BY H.S. WILSON, R.L.S., DATED FEBRUARY 8, 1982, RESURVEYED APRIL 28, 1986, AND RECORDED MAY 1, 1986 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 86 AT PAGE 541. SAID PROPERTY IS ALSO SHOWN AND DEPICTED AS LOT BELONGING TO N/F CARTER PB Z46, PG. 79 ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT ENTITLED "GINKO HILLS SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, FINAL PLAT, SOUTH CAROLINA, SUMTER COUNTY, PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP" DATED JANUARY 16, 2003 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 4, 2003 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2003 AT PAGE 76.

AND ALSO A PERMANENT, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY OVER AND UPON AN UNNAMED STRIP OF LAND LOCATED BETWEEN LOT NO. 21 AND LOT NO. 22 AS SHOWN ON AFOREMENTIONED PLAT. SAID UNNAMED STRIP FRONTS ON MAIDENHAIR LANE AND MEASURES THEREON TWENTY-FIVE FEET (25') AND EXTENDING A UNIFORM WIDTH BACK TO PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON SAID PLAT AS NOW OR FORMERLY OF CARTER (PB Z46, PG. 79) FOR A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FEET (180') ALONG LOT NO. 21 AND LOT NO. 22, ALL AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. THIS PROPERTY IS FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SUMTER COUNTY TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 200-16-03-015.

THIS BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHRISTOPHER D. CARTER BY DEED OF WILLIAM J. CARTER DATED FEBRUARY 1982 AND RECORDED MARCH 4, 1982 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 306 AT PAGE 389.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2589 Maidenhair Lane, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 189-00-03-016 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

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Notice of Sale

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 12-28167

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2012-CP-43-01260

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC against, Nancy N. Wilson a/k/a Nancy Nash Wilson, C. R. F. Baker, Jr., and First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., I the undersigned as Special Referee for Sumter County, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12 pm , at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

Property

ALL THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lots 5 and 6 of Block "H" on a plat prepared by Joseph Palmer, C.E., dated March 13, 1923, as amended, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book V-4 at Page 455. The said tract has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.

THIS BEING the identical property conveyed to Nancy Nash Wilson by deed of Mary M. Deakin dated February 28, 2002, and recorded March 1, 2002, in Book 834 at Page 405, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

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

228 Haynesworth Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS # 228-07-06-003 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 00/100 percent (6.00%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Special Referee for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Special Referee shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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

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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0169

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Jonathan E. Higgins, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on August 4, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that parcel of land in Township of Dalzell, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 947, Page 394, ID # 0931101018, being known and designated as Lot 104, Section 6, General Sumter Estates, filed Plat Book 86, Page 1026, recorded July 22, 1986.

TMS Number: 093-11-01-018 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6393 Quimby Road, Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Jonathan E. Higgins and Anna Lee Higgins by deed of Raymond t. Griffin and Mona L. Griffin, dated July 16, 2004, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on July 26, 2004, in Deed Book 947 at Page 394.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in

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Wife of 17 years owes husband honest answers DEAR ABBY — My wife of 17 years just told me out of the blue that she doesn’t love me anymore and hasn’t Dear Abby for some time. To say ABIGAIL that this VAN BUREN came as a shock is an understatement. We’ve had our disagreements, but we always worked through them, or so I thought.

Because she has felt this way for some time now, she has hardly shed a tear. For me, my heart is broken. I feel lost, confused, angry, depressed and I can’t stop crying.

I wish I could die, but we

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have children and I know I can’t leave them. We made a pact years ago that if we ever fell out of love we’d stay together for the kids until they were grown. Now I don’t know if it was a lie or if she’ll keep her promise.

I’m writing this at midnight, crying in the dark and alone. I still love her and my heart breaks every time I think about it. Please tell me what to do.

Devastated in Tempe, Arizona DEAR DEVASTATED — I am sorry for the pain you are feeling.

What you must do now is pull yourself together and find out from your wife when it was that the two of you stopped communicating honestly with each other — because it seems your paths diverged some time

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ago. She owes you honest answers, and you need to hear them.

After that, you may have to decide whether you still WANT her to honor that longago promise to stay together until your children are adults.

You might find it helpful to stage some of these conversations in the office of a licensed marriage and family counselor. Having a mediator present could make it easier for both of you. While I can’t promise counseling will save your marriage, it may provide you with the emotional support you will need in the weeks and months ahead.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.

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By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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

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42 Humanities degs.

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56 Underground network 57 Swing both ways, and a literal hint to how four puzzle answers were created 60 CD alternative 61 Fleming and McKellen 62 Hawk’s foe 63 Certain car carriers 64 Span. miss 65 Hip follower?

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