July 24, 2015 by The Sumter Item

Sumter poised to grow Edens addresses Rotarians on impact of penny tax projects BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com

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Sumter County Councilman Charles Edens announced on Thursday that most of the items on the 2008 Capital Penny Sales Tax project list have been completed while a few of the major roadway projects are still underway during the Rotary Club of Sumter Palmet-

to meeting. Voters approved the sales tax ballot question in 2008, and the county began collecting money in 2009 to fund 16 infrastructure and improvement projects throughout the city and county. Collection will end by May 2016 or when $75 million is EDENS collected, whichever comes first. Edens said the penny sales tax has kept Sumter moving forward despite starting out during the recent recession. He said the county attempted to

pass the penny sales tax two times before the public voted to pass the initiative in 2008. He said city and county officials learned that the previous lists were not as inclusive as the public would have liked. He said the needs of all Sumter County residents needed to be taken into account for the penny tax to work. The 2008 project list was created through a collaboration of residents from different professional fields and with various interests, he said. Edens said collection for the 28 penny projects for the 2016 sales

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Cassie, from Sciencetellers, uses a leaf blower on Brenna Aleshire, 9, to illustrate the concept of lift during her show at the Sumter County Library on Thursday. Cassie then used a roll of toilet paper with the blower to show how the concept succeeded.

Haley beefs up Guard facility security BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com

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Gov. Nikki Haley announced Monday that security measures will be increased at all South Carolina National Guard facilities in response to the fatal shooting of one U.S. Navy officer at a military recruiting center and four U.S. Marines at a Navy operations support center in Chattanooga, Tennessee

on July 16. “In the wake of the shootings in Chattanooga, I have ordered a full review of all South Carolina National Guard facilities and installations statewide,” Haley said in a news release from the governor’s office. The governor authorized National Guard officials be armed based on vulnerability assessments of all Guard recruitment stations, facili-

ties and installations in the state. Haley also authorized that National Guard officials continue active shooter exercises with local law enforcement, continue active coordination and training with law enforcement and provide a method of instant contact with law enforcement. According to a news release from

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Hartsville-based nuclear exercise takes over local airspace Airport is beehive of activity

BY GAVIN JACKSON Florence Morning News FLORENCE – Hundreds of officials participated in the second day of an emergency drill involving the Robinson Nuclear Plant in Hartsville Wednesday in a simulation that involved a fictional radiological release event. The drill, the largest of its kind, brought together dozens of local and state agencies with a heavier focus of federal agencies with representatives from around throughout the country. The officials were into the second day of the mock incident, issuing press releases that said the plant was stable following a broken ventilation relief valve, holding press conferences announcing that the president had issued an emergency declaration and that 30,000 people from a 10-

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Physicist Peter Wasiolek monitors telemetry from an aircraft taking part in the Department of Energy’s Southern Exposure 15 nuclear accident response exercise. mile emergency planning zone area were being safely evacuated to Florence. The plan evolved into a 50-

mile ingestion path that focuses on consumable products,

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What would happen if there were a major accident at Robinson Nuclear Plant in Hartsville? Numerous federal, state and local agencies have been taking part in an exercise called “Southern Exposure 15” intended to improve the response to such an event. While most of the exercise is taking place in the Florence, Hartsville, West Columbia, Sumter Airport has been a beehive of activity as an operational base for aerial radiological monitoring of the “accident,” said Les Winfield, aviation manager for Department of Energy’s Las

Vegas Field Office. “By using aerial assets to survey large areas where there may be contamination, we can provide information to emergency managers so they can make decisions on such things as closWINFIELD ing roads or embargoing crops,” he said. David Bowman, acting associate administrator of emergency operations and director of the Office of Emergency Response for Department of Energy, said aerial monitoring is a critical component of

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Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office will host the Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Carolina Concerns of Police Survivors on Saturday. The tournament will be held in memory of Investigator Holmes Smith, who was killed in a car crash while on duty in November 2014. Carolina C.O.P.S. provides assistance to the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The tournament will start at 9 a.m. and events will include golf, dinner, fellowship and prizes. For more information contact, Maj. Kipp Coker or Capt. Ricky Richards at (803) 435-4414.

A Kingstree man was arrested Wednesday after a Sumter County Sheriff’s Office investigation shows he tied a child to a chair earlier this week. Lamar Graham, 305 N. Eastland Ave., was charged with cruelty to children and, according to a warrant issued Wednesday, allegedly causing “unnecessary pain and suffering and/or deprivation of necessary sustenance or shelter upon a male minor child.” The warrant alleges Graham, 20, strapped a 10-year-old boy into a chair and tied the child’s arms and hands together with a jump rope.

Chamber close to naming new president Sumter Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Mitchell Williams said Thursday the chamber hopes to name a new president and CEO on Tuesday. “We have one more interview to conduct, which will probably take place Friday, and we hope to make a decision on Tuesday,” he said. Williams said he cannot divulge the identities of the remaining candidates. The Chamber is searching for a replacement for Grier Blackwelder, who is retiring at the end of July. Blackwelder has worked with the chamber for 31 years, including 17 as president and CEO.

Person of interest identified in shooting HOLLY HILL — A person of interested has been identified in the shooting that killed four people and wounded a child last week. Michael Smith of Moncks Corner was taken into custody Tuesday after a chase in which speeds reached more than 100 miles per hour. Smith was charged with failure to stop for a blue light and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. He was denied bond. A statement released by Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office does not list Smith as a suspect, only as a person of interest. Two adults and two youths were found dead in a home in Holly Hill on July 15. An 8-yearold involved in the incident remains hospitalized in critical condition, according to the sheriff’s office.

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According to Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Braden Bunch, the suspect then sat on the child and began berating him. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of East Brewington Road on Sun-

day. The relationship between Graham and the child is unknown, but according to a sheriff’s office news release, Graham was in charge of the child when he bound him to the chair. According to Bunch, it is still unknown why the suspect tied the child down. Bunch said the child’s family found

out about the incident and contacted the sheriff’s office. The office launched an investigation which led to Graham’s arrest Wednesday. Graham was taken to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center where he’s since posted bond. He paid the $500 bond after a hearing Thursday morning. There is one condition to his bond, according to the Sumter County public index. Graham is not allowed to have any direct or indirect contact with the victim or his family. Cruelty to children is considered a misdemeanor, and if Graham is found guilty, he faces no more than 30 days in prison or a fine as much as $200.

City of Sumter receives public safety award BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com The City of Sumter has received a Municipal Achievement Award for two of its ongoing public safety programs, Project CheckMate and Random Acts of Kindness. Sixteen city officials accepted the award from the Municipal Association of South Carolina, which held its annual meeting on Saturday. Sumter was selected for the award from 29 cities and towns that submitted their projects and initiatives. According to Casey Fields of the MASC, the winning projects, although unique, have a common mission — “compassionate outreach to the community’s neediest residents.” Both Project CheckMate and Random Acts of Kindness are programs of the Sumter Police Department. Project CheckMate commits one police officer, Senior Cpl. Warren L. Davis, to make regular visits to disadvantaged and elderly adults. Random Acts of Kindness has on-duty police officers giving the city’s homeless and transient population shrink-wrapped care packages. These supply emergency blankets, wet wipes, hand warmers, soap, mouthwash, other hygiene products, crackers and a list of community resources from the YMCA to the Salvation Army and many others. Police officers identified

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City employees pose with their Municipal Association of South Carolina award for public safety. They are, first row, seated: City Manager Deron McCormick, Councilwoman Colleen Yates, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas J. Lowery and Councilwoman Ione J. Dwyer; second row: Shelley Kile, Al Harris, Tonyia McGirt, Linda Hammett Sr., Cpl. Warren Davis and Lt. Darian Quiroz; and third row: Eric Shytle, Councilman David Merchant, Russ Brannon, Police Chief Russell Roark, Deputy Police Chief Alvin Holston and Councilman Calvin K. Hastie Sr. the needs for both projects, and they said they have found their efforts serve to improve relationships between law enforcement personnel and the targeted groups. Former Lt. Rusty Brandon started Random Acts of Kindness, which is now headed by Lt. Darian Quiroz. Davis works with about 30 individuals, checking on them regularly and assisting with tasks they have no one

else to do. The police department’s budget absorbed the minimal start-up cost for both projects, but now they are funded by private partners. “By addressing the needs of its most vulnerable populations, Sumter has shown a continued commitment to the quality of life for all who call it home,” said Miriam Hair, executive director for the Municipal Association. According to MASC,

“These winning entries represent innovative projects undertaken by Municipal Association member cities and towns.” More information and a video about the project are available on the Association’s website, www.masc.sc. The Municipal Association of South Carolina began the Achievement Awards in 1987 to recognize and encourage innovations and excellence in local government.

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Clinton hails Confederate flag’s removal on state visit

The wrap-up party for the Sumter County Library’s summer reading party will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 31, not today as is listed on the library website and in Wednesday’s The Sumter Item. The party will be held at the Wesmark Branch, 180 W. Wesmark Blvd., and admission is free. Call (803) 481-8110 or (803) 7737273 for more information.

WEST COLUMBIA (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton praised South Carolina leaders for removing the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds but said the country must “dig deeper” against racial injustice. “Anybody who says we don’t have more progress to make is blind,” she told more than 400 people at a black church in West Columbia, a few miles from the Capitol, where the Confederate banner was removed earlier this month in a dramatic, bipartisan ceremony.

It was Clinton’s first campaign appearance in South Carolina, which holds the South’s first presidential primary, since the massacre at a black church in Charleston prompted the flag’s removal by Republican Gov. Nikki Haley and the GOP-run legislature. Clinton offered a harsh assessment of a criminal justice system she said is unfair to blacks. “There are clear, undeniable racial disparities,” she said. “We shouldn’t have to gloss it over or pretend it will

just go away if we are nicer to each other.” She said: “We have to dig deeper,” and that all Americans should rally behind the cry, ‘black lives matter.’” The phrase spread rapidly after the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Walter Scott in North Charleston. The white officer who shot Brown was not charged. In the South Carolina case, the officer captured on video shooting Scott in the back has since been fired and charged with murder.

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AIRPORT FROM PAGE A1 ed here.” responding to any nuclear acciKnauer said the exercise has dent. filled “every nook and cranny” “As demonstrated during the at the airport. Fukushima emergency in “I fly for a living, and this Japan, aerial monitoring is the airport is on the high end of safest and most effective way to county airports,” he said. quickly determine the magni“(Airport manager) Jeremy tude and extent of contamination after a large-scale radiolog- Bauer and I always want to remind people the airport is a ical release,” he said. “Over the tool for economic development, past several years we’ve and it is getting exposure at a worked to address corrective national actions identilevel.” fied in this reAs part of sponse. We the exercise, are looking emergency forward to managers evaluating send requests the technical to have cerimprovetain areas ments we monitored for have made radiation levand our inteels. When a gration with request is redomestic JEFF KNAUER ceived, pilots partners durmust plan a ing this exerAssistant airport manager flight path cise.” which will Winfield cover the sursaid 78 people vey area beand nine airfore taking off. Besides the picraft have been brought by the lots, scientists on board the aerial monitoring team to the planes and helicopters monitor Sumter area, with eight of the and analyze the results from aircraft using the Sumter airspecialized airborne radiation port and one using Shaw Air detector systems or aerial monForce Base because it is too itoring systems. heavy for Sumter’s runway. Scientists on the ground can Winfield said aircraft taking receive data from the aircraft in part in the exercise at the airreal time. port come from the DepartPhysicist Peter Wasiolek, ment of Energy, the Departwho along with other scientists ment of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection was monitoring the telemetry from the airport’s conference and even Philadelphia Police room, said not only is the data Department. received by scientists on the He said planners looked at ground, but it is also archived several airports and chose at remote Energy Department Sumter as having the best facilservers as long as there is Interities to handle the aerial moninet access. toring team’s needs. Winfield said the exercise Most of the participants in will wrap up with a “washout” the exercise have come from the eastern U.S. including Flori- today, when participants will gather to discuss the exercise da, Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryand what was learned. land and North Carolina, WinAfter that, Sumter Airport field said. will return to normal. Assistant airport manager Knauer said Southern ExpoJeff Knauer said the exercise is sure 15 is the largest coordinata great opportunity for the aired exercise he has seen in his 17 port to get exposure. years at the airport. “From our perspective, the “It’s a credit to the communimore aircraft operations the ty that we have an airport that better,” he said. “They looked has allowed us to host an event at a lot of airports and decided like this,” Knauer said. they could get what they need-

‘It’s a credit to the community that we have an airport that has allowed us to host an event like this.’

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Helicopters from Philadelphia Police Department, left, and Customs and Border Security, right, take off from Sumter Airport on Wednesday as part of the DOE’s Southern Exposure 15 nuclear accident response exercise.

EXERCISE FROM PAGE A1 agriculture problems and radiation monitoring to evaluate the effects of any potential radiation based on area conditions. The Federal Emergency Management Agency rates the response of participating state and local agencies. Derrec Becker, public information coordinator with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, was handling the information aspect of the drill Wednesday, leading a mock press conference, assisting in the approval of press releases and occasionally fielding phone calls from fake reporters asking for additional details. “Our focus is on the actions that all the public safety agencies should take to keep the public safe,” Becker said. “We’re looking at potential evacuation zones from the 10-mile zone around the plant, we’re looking at long-term effects and recovery effects should people be allowed to return home or if we recommend they can go home. Those are the things we’re looking at.” Plume exercises are con-

ducted every two years, whereas ingestion path exercises occur every eight years. The FEMA report for the December 2007 exercise found three issues: a misunderstanding of agreed-upon procedures for activation of the Emergency Alert System, procedural compliance at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center and unilateral decision making in Lee County. FEMA later said the first two issues were addressed in two 2008 drills and the latter in a 2009 Robinson drill. The agency found three other issues in that 2009 drill: a failure to issue emergency workers proper monitoring equipment before entering the 10-mile emergency planning zone, radio issues with the Department of Natural Resources and Darlington County and a Chesterfield County deputy who did not receive a full briefing. Those were resolved in a 2011 exercise in which the only problem was Lee County emergency workers improperly using the radiological survey meter, which was remedied on site. John Rice, with the Feder-

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al Emergency Management Agency Region I, based in Boston, said the event was unique this time because of the large federal presence. “This is the first one being done on the national level,” Rice said. “We’re involving everyone from around the country versus Robinson doing theirs every eight years, but it’s Robinson specific with just the state and feds (from regional offices). But to go this level that we’re at now it’s the first time its been done.” Participating agencies in a May 2013 hostile based exercise at the plant received high marks from FEMA. Charles Ellison, who is with plant communications, said the plant staff holds smaller drills even more regularly. “It’s one thing when it’s on paper,” Ellison said. “It’s another when you’re acting it out, you can see where there are some pitfalls. There can be a radiological release and no threat to the public, but even in that case, we want to practice how our response would be, so with this scenario we’re working on evacuation routes, issuing potassium iodine, those sort of things.”

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Circuit Judge J.C. Nicholson addresses the court during a hearing on July 16 for Dylann Roof in Charleston. Nicholson ruled that Roof, accused of killing nine people at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston in June, will stand trial in July 2016. Roof has also been indicted on more charges including hate crimes, firearms violations and obstructing the practice of religion. AP FILE PHOTO

Accused gunman faces new hate crime charges WASHINGTON (AP) — Five weeks after nine people were slain at a black Charleston church, federal authorities have indicted the suspected shooter on dozens of new charges, including hate crimes, firearms violations and obstructing the practice of religion. The prosecution, particularly on hate crimes, has been expected since the June 17 shootings at Emanuel African Methodist Church in Charleston. The suspected shooter, 21-year-old Dylann Roof, is white and appeared in photos waving Confederate flags and burning or desecrating U.S. flags. He purportedly wrote online of fomenting racial violence, and federal authorities on Wednesday confirmed his use of a personal manuscript in which he decried integration and used racial slurs to refer to blacks. Roof is scheduled to be arraigned Monday on the new charges, according to court records. On Thursday, the federal judge as-

signed to the case provisionally appointed David Bruck to represent Roof on the federal charges. Bruck was the lawyer for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was sentenced to death, and Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother sentenced to life for drowning her two sons. Hate crimes cases can be tricky to bring, with the onus on authorities to prove a suspect’s motivations and intentions. But one expert who has followed this case says some of the extenuating circumstances of Roof’s case could potentially make it easier for prosecutors — and more difficult for his defense team. “All a jury is going to have to do is look at the crime that was committed and the victims that he selected, and then read what he wrote in advance, and then look at the photos, as well as things that he might have said to people about why he was committing the crimes,” Cornell Law School professor Jens Ohlin said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lax oversight at the IRS increases the risk that political and religious groups could be unfairly targeted for audits, government investigators say in a report that raises concerns about an IRS division that has been under scrutiny for singling out conservative organizations. The Government Accountability Office found no evidence that agents improperly audited any groups. But a new GAO report released Thursday says poor oversight increases the risk that agents could select tax-exempt groups for audits based on their religious, educational or political views. There are 1.6 million tax-exempt groups in the U.S., according to the GAO report. Fewer than 1 percent are audited each year, a process that can be costly and time consuming for both the IRS and the group being audited. “We first learned the IRS was unfairly singling out conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status,” said Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., chairman of the Ways and Means oversight subcommittee. “This report exposes a new and more egregious frontier of potential targeting in the agency’s audit selection process,” Roskam said. Roskam’s subcommittee held a hearing on the GAO report Thursday. At the hearing,

IRS Commissioner John Koskinen noted that the GAO found no evidence that any group had been improperly selected for audit. Koskinen said the IRS hired someone from outside the agency in 2013 who reviewed the audit selection criteria for the entire IRS. “He spent several months looking at the criteria used by more than 350 IRS compliance programs and found no evidence of bias in any of them,” Koskinen said. The IRS acknowledged in 2013 that agents had improperly singled out tea party and other conservative groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status. The revelation led to ongoing investigations by Congress, the Department of Justice and the agency’s inspector general. “We are continuing the work begun in 2013 to ensure that the management mistakes made in regard to the determination process for tax-exempt status do not happen again,” Koskinen told the subcommittee. In 2014, the IRS completed a little more than 8,000 audits of tax-exempt groups. About half were chosen because IRS computers detected potential problems on their annual filings. Tax-exempt groups don’t file tax returns. But those with receipts of more than $50,000 must file a form that details their revenues, liabilities and program activities.

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In IS camp, children learn to behead Militants brainwash boys to be group’s next generation of fighters BY ZEINA KARAM and BRAM JANSSEN The Associated Press SANLIURFA, Turkey — The children had all been shown videos of beheadings and told by their trainers with the Islamic State group that they would perform one someday. First, they had to practice technique. The more than 120 boys were each given a doll and a sword and told to cut off its head. A 14-year-old who was among the boys, all abducted from Iraq’s Yazidi religious minority, said he couldn’t cut it right. He chopped once, twice, three times. “Then they taught me how to hold the sword, and they told me how to hit. They told me it was the head of the infidels,” the boy, renamed Yahya by his IS captors, said in northern Iraq, where he fled after escaping the IS training camp.

RE-EDUCATING YOUTH When Islamic State extremists overran Yazidi towns in northern Iraq last year, they butchered older men and enslaved many of the women and girls. Dozens of young Yazidi boys like Yahya had a different fate: The IS sought to re-educate them. They forced them to convert to Islam from their ancient faith and tried to turn them into jihadi fighters. It is part of a concerted effort by the extremists to build a new generation of militants, according to AP interviews with residents who fled or still live under IS in Syria and Iraq. The group is recruiting teens and children using gifts, threats and brainwashing. Boys have been turned into killers and suicide bombers. An IS video issued last week showed a boy beheading a Syrian soldier under an adult militant’s supervision. Last month, a video showed 25 children unflinchingly shooting 25 captured Syrian soldiers in the head. In schools and mosques, militants infuse children with extremist doctrine, often turning them against their own parents. Fighters in the street befriend children with toys. IS training camps churn out the Ashbal, Arabic for “lion cubs,” child fighters for the “caliphate” that IS declared across its territory. The caliphate is a historic form of Islamic rule that the group claims to be reviving with its own radical interpretation, though the vast majority of Muslims reject its claims. “I am terribly worried about future generations,” said Abu Hafs Naqshabandi, a Syrian sheikh who runs religion classes for refugees in the Turkish city of Sanliurfa to counter IS ideology.

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An Islamic State militant, right, gives a ball to a boy during a street preaching event in Tel Abyad in Raqqa province, northeast Syria. IS extremists have made it a priority to mold children under their rule into a new generation of militants, luring them into becoming fighters, suicide bombers and executioners. IS says it has hundreds of camps for training children to become fighters. given up on you; we care about the new generation,” said an anti-IS activist who fled the Syrian city of Raqqa, the extremists’ de facto capital. He spoke on condition of anonymity to preserve the safety of relatives under IS rule. With the Yazidis, whom IS considers heretics ripe for slaughter, the group sought to take another community’s youth, erase their past and replace it with radicalism. Yahya, his little brother, their mother and hundreds of Yazidis were captured when IS seized the Iraqi town of Sulagh in August. They were taken to Raqqa, where the brothers and other Yazidi boys ages 8 to 15 were put in the Farouq training camp. They were given Muslim Arabic names to replace their Kurdish names. Yahya asked that AP not use his real name for his and his family’s safety. He spent nearly five months there, training eight to 10 hours a day, including exercises, weapons drills and Quranic studies. They told him Yazidis are “dirty” and should be killed, he said. They showed him how to shoot someone from close range. The boys hit each other in some exercises. Yahya punched his 10-year-old brother, knocking out a tooth. The trainer “said if I didn’t do it, he’d shoot me,” Yahya said. “They ... told us it would make us tougher. They beat us everywhere.”

‘BATTLE THE INFIDELS’ In an IS video of Farouq camp, boys in camouflage do

handed Yahya a pistol, the boy deftly assembled and loaded it. And he will never forget the videos of beheadings IS trainers showed the boys. “I was scared when I saw that,” he said. “I knew I wouldn’t be able to behead someone like that. Even as an adult.”

calisthenics and shout slogans. An IS fighter says the boys have studied jihad so “in the coming days God Almighty can put them in the front lines to battle the infidels.” Videos from other camps show boys crawling under barbed wire and practicing shooting. One kid lies on the ground and fires a machine gun; he’s so small the recoil bounces his whole body back a few inches. Boys undergoing endurance training stand unmoving as a trainer hits their heads with a pole. IS claims to have hundreds of such camps. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented at least 1,100 Syrian children under 16 who joined IS this year. At least 52 were killed in fighting, including eight suicide bombers, it said.

two boys and their mother. A deal struck, they met the uncle in Turkey then went to the Iraqi Kurdish city of Dohuk. Now in Dohuk, Yahya and his brother spend much of their time watching TV. They appear outgoing and social. But traces of their ordeal show. When his uncle

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Yahya escaped in early March. Fighters left the camp to carry out an attack, and as remaining guards slept he and his brother slipped away, he said. He urged a friend to come too, but he refused, saying he was a Muslim now and liked Islam. Yahya’s mother was in a house nearby with other abducted Yazidis — he had occasionally been allowed to visit her. So he and his brother went there. They traveled to the Syrian city of Minbaj and stayed with a Russian IS fighter, Yahya said. He contacted an uncle in Iraq, who negotiated to pay the Russian for the

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ERASING THEIR PAST The indoctrination mainly targets Sunni Muslim children. In IS-held towns, militants show young people videos at street booths. They hold outdoor events for children, distributing soft drinks and candy — and propaganda. They tell adults, “We have

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HALEY FROM PAGE A1 South Carolina National Guard, the military branch has increased its force protection measures since the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 and the call by ISIS terrorists to attack military and law enforcement in the country. Designated guardsmen have been authorized by Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, the adjutant general for South Carolina, to be armed, according to the news release. “Our primary focus is the safety of our service members and their families while continuing our vital service to the state of South Carolina and the U.S.,” Livingston said the news release. “Our immediate actions are to increase physical security and assess any vulnerabilities,” he said. “We will arm our National Guard members appropriate to the threat.” A statement from Shaw

Air Force Base said “threats against our service members are taken seriously and the safety and security of airmen, soldiers and civilians assigned to Shaw remains a priority.” The statement also said that the facility does not discuss its force protection measures “but every airman is a sensor, and they, along with their families, are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.” Sumter County Councilman Eugene Baten, a former U.S. Air Force serviceman, said his heart and prayers go out to the families and friends of the men who lost their lives in the Chattanooga shooting. He said the government needs to be more proactive in the fight against radical individuals because waiting on something to hap-

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History Channel explores theory of an ‘Alaska Triangle’ BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Friday nights belong to the credulous. The gullible. The lovers of tall tales and campfire stories. The more bizarre, the better. As discussed last week, Friday is already home to “Treasure Quest: Snake Island” (10 p.m., Discovery, TV-PG), the perfect summertime snipe hunt, a six-part reality TV search for Incan gold hidden off the coast of Brazil. Will viewers care if they never find the treasure? Will they feel let down? Will they be any more disappointed than the viewers who tune into every season of “The Bachelor” in hopes of watching happy couples march down the aisle? “Treasure Quest” is a model of restraint and hyperrealism compared to the series “Missing in Alaska” (10 p.m., History, TV-PG), debuting tonight. This show combines two of cable’s most overworked themes: anything set in Alaska and wildly speculative supernatural conspiracy theories. “Missing” begins with a sobering observation: Apparently, almost 4,000 people vanish in the 49th state every year. While that’s a staggering number, it could be explained by the state’s size and small population. Alaska has twice the landmass of Texas, but a population of more than 730,000 — just a few thousand less than North Dakota. The Bronx has nearly twice as many people as Alaska. Beyond that, Alaska’s vast, uninhabited stretches are all too inviting to a certain kind of visitor. The 2007 film “Into the Wild” and the 1996 book from which it was adapted remind us that the state’s terrifying immensity tends to attract fatalistic loners, people with every intention of “getting lost” in the most extreme, risky ways. The same could be said of Werner Herzog’s astounding 2005 documentary “Grizzly Man,” a film about a peculiar New Yorker who found Alaska to be the perfect place for his own particular death trip. But don’t go looking for psychological discussions or reasonable speculation here.

This is the History Channel, after all. “Missing” explores the theory that there is an “Alaska Triangle,” a spacetime portal that whisks people away to another dimension. Gee, that sounds reasonable. “Missing” begins with “Vanished in a Vortex,” a look at the rumors surrounding a 1950 plane crash involving a military transport that claimed the lives of 44 passengers. Did they simply go down in an unexplored stretch of Alaska’s frozen tundra? That would be too sad — and entirely logical. Belief in the Alaska Triangle as a gateway to eternity is infinitely more entertaining. • Friday night’s taste for supernatural malarkey never quite extended to “The Messengers” (9 p.m., CW, TVPG), a melodramatic embroidery of elements from the Book of Revelation that airs its final episode tonight. Perhaps CW’s programmers should search the Alaska Triangle to see what happened to its audience. Its ratings were supernaturally bad. • Natalie Portman hosts a “Great Performances” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings) celebration of the music of film composer John Williams, featuring violinist

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TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Kitty falls apart on “Elementary” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV14). • The cuts keep coming on “America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG). • A city under siege on “Defiance” (8 p.m., Syfy, TV-14). • Rogue bounty hunters become the target on “Killjoys” (9 p.m., Syfy, TV-14). • Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway and Crispin Glover star in director Tim Burton’s 2010 adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” (9 p.m., TBS). • Jamie’s intervention into a domestic dispute does not end well on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). • The secret room reveals an android and a sick woman on “Dark Matter” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-14).

A cop has to babysit a gangster’s moll in the 1952 noir thriller “The Narrow Margin” (8 p.m., TCM).

Fox, r, TV-PG) * A glance back on “Shark Tank” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * “Masters of Illusion” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (8:30 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Ryan Seacrest goes door-todoor in search of viewers on “Knock Knock Live” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-PG) * Ethical dilemmas on “What Would You Do?” (9 p.m., ABC) * A brain surgeon is gunned down on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * “Dateline” (10 p.m., NBC) * “20/20” (10 p.m., ABC).

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COMICS

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015

BIZARRO

SOUP TO NUTZ

ANDY CAPP

GARFIELD

BEETLE BAILEY

BORN LOSER

BLONDIE

ZITS

MOTHER GOOSE

DOG EAT DOUG

DILBERT

JEFF MACNELLY’S SHOE

Mom’s hints become criticism in girlfriend’s ears DEAR ABBY — I’m frustrated about how to connect with my young adult son’s 18-year-old girlfriend. Dear Abby He told me she has a ABIGAIL bad relaVAN BUREN tionship with her divorced parents, so he’s hoping we can bond. A problem that comes up frequently is, she’s so anxious to show me how skilled and knowledgeable she is, she misses any tips and techniques I try to subtly teach her. They live together in another state, so our weekend visits at each oth-

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er’s homes seem to amplify the problem. I’ll give you an example: When I removed ice cubes from an ice tray, I ran water over the bottom briefly before twisting the tray. She laughed like I was clueless and said, “You don’t have to do that, just twist the tray!” I replied that the water helped release the cubes more cleanly “because of the physics of the warmer water.” She teared up, left the room and told my son (who repeated it to me) that I was being critical of her. I have expressed appreciation for her, and my son has reassured her of my intentions, but I’m getting tired of tiptoeing around her issues. How can I help her understand that she can learn

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from me without it meaning that I think any less of her? On eggshells in Montana DEAR ON EGGSHELLS — It might be a good idea to quit trying to mother or teach this young woman anything unless you are specifically asked, because it appears she’s not interested in learning from you. From where I sit, you not only were not critical of her, but the opposite was true of what happened in that kitchen. If she hadn’t laughed at you — ridiculed you — for the way you emptied the ice tray, you wouldn’t have felt it necessary to explain your technique. So take a step back and stop trying to help her, because it’s obviously not appreciated.

JUMBLE

SUDOKU

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 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.

ACROSS 1 Spot 4 “My Name Is Asher Lev” author 9 Normandy beachhead 14 Rollover __ 15 Send packing 16 Jazz section 17 “Hip Hop Is Dead” artist 18 Composer Dvorak in hiding? 20 Misrepresent 22 Main part 23 No harder than 25 Edible decapods 29 Provide new audio for 30 More than square 32 Council position 33 Adjust, as sails 35 Mythical elephant carriers 37 “Aladdin” monkey 38 Demands for quiet from the downstairs tenant? 41 Your Moment of __: Jon Stewart’s show ender 42 Spike 43 Fuzzy Endor native 44 They’re often smashed 46 Ellington’s

“__ Indigo” 48 Nearby 51 Umbria tourist town 53 One who keeps it in the family 55 Sports gp. with three divisions 57 “The Kids Are __”: 1979 The Who documentary 58 Wildebeests slowing down? 62 One of Kramden’s hardy followers? 63 Staff symbol 64 Singer’s asset 65 Ode opener? 66 Resort off the Sorrentine Peninsula 67 Gather together 68 Post-workout destination DOWN 1 “The test of any man lies in action” odist 2 Game challenge 3 Walked by a campsite? 4 Lover of SlueFoot Sue 5 Subject for Italian anatomist Fallopius 6 Certs alternative

7 “Alas!” from a lass 8 “Hooked on Classics” co. 9 Grouch in a can 10 Protegés, e.g. 11 Fire 12 Crime-solver Ramsey of 1970s TV 13 Krakatoa output 19 “Exciter” band __ Mode 21 Alpha __, star in the Bull constellation 24 Cutting-edge professional? 26 Poor jousters? 27 Snares 28 Former Beatle Sutcliffe 31 Defer 34 Dolphin, e.g.

36 Cutting supports 38 Co. VIPs 39 Sgt. maj., e.g. 40 Tropical raccoon kin 41 Half a Gabor? 45 Angling aid 47 Counselor in Jean-Luc’s command 49 Note in the key of B major 50 Oxide in incandescent gas mantles 52 Space opera genre 54 Promotions 56 Uttar Pradesh tourist city 58 Discreet email letters 59 Nipper’s label 60 High peak 61 Moll’s leg

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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015 H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 Founder, The Item

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Margaret W. Osteen 1908-1996 The Item Hubert D. Osteen Jr. Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Graham Osteen Co-President Kyle Osteen Co-President Jack Osteen Editor and Publisher Larry Miller CEO Rick Carpenter Managing Editor

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COMMENTARY

What is the real price of fetal parts? “Thank you Planned Parenthood. God bless you.” — Barack Obama, address to Planned Parenthood, April 26, 2013

lanned Parenthood’s reaction to the release of a clandestinely recorded conversation about the sale of fetal body parts was highly revealing. After protesting that it did nothing illegal, it apologized for the “tone” of one of its senior directors. Her remarks lacked compassion, admitted Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards. As if Dr. Deborah Nucatola’s cold and casual discussion over salad and wine of how the fetal body can be crushed with forceps in a way that leaves valuable organs intact for sale is some kind of personal idiosyncrasy. On the contrary, it’s precisely the kind of psychic numbing that occurs when dealing daily with industrial scale destruction of the growing, thriving, recognizably human fetus. This was again demonstrated by the release this week of a second video showing another official sporting that same tone, casual and even jocular, while haggling about the price of an embryonic liver. “If it’s still low, then we can bump it up,” she joked, “I want a Lamborghini.” Abortion critics have long warned that the problem is not only the obvi-

ous — what abortion does to the fetus — but also what it does to us. It’s the same kind of desensitization that has occurred in the Netherlands with another mass exercise in life termination: assisted suicide. It began as a way to prevent the suffering of the terminally ill. It has now become so widespread and wanton that one-fifth of all Dutch assisted-suicide patients are euthanized without their explicit consent. The Planned Parenthood revelations will have an effect. Perhaps not on government funding, given the Democratic Party’s unwavering support and the president wishing it divine guidance. Planned Parenthood might escape legal jeopardy as well, given the loophole in the law banning the sale of fetal parts that permits compensation for expenses (shipping and handling, as it were). But these revelations will have an effect on public perceptions. Just as ultrasound altered feelings about abortion by showing the image, the movement, the vibrant living-ness of the developing infant in utero, so too, I suspect, will these Planned Parenthood revelations, by throwing open the door to the backroom of the clinic where that being is destroyed. It’s an ugly scene. The issue is less the sale of body parts than how they are obtained. The nightmare for abortion advo-

cates is a spreading consciousness of how exactly a healthy fetus is turned into a mass of marketable organs, how, in the words of a senior Planned Parenthood official, one might use “a less Charles Krauthammer crunchy technique” — crush the head, spare the organs — “to get more whole specimens.” The effect on the public is a two-step change in sensibilities. First, when ultrasound reveals how human the living fetus appears. Next, when people learn, as in these inadvertent admissions, what killing the fetus involves. Remember. The advent of ultrasound has coincided with a remarkable phenomenon: Of all the major social issues, abortion is the only one that has not moved toward increasing liberalization. While the legalization of drugs, the redefinition of marriage and other assertions of individual autonomy have advanced, some with astonishing rapidity, abortion attitudes have remained largely static. The country remains evenly split. What will be the reaction to these Planned Parenthood revelations? Right now, to try to deprive it of taxpayer money. Citizens repelled by its activities should not be made complicit in

them. But why not shift the focus from the facilitator to the procedure itself ? The House has already passed a bill banning abortion after 20 weeks. That’s far more fruitful than trying to ban it entirely because, apart from the obvious constitutional issue, there is no national consensus about the moral status of the early embryo. There’s more agreement on the moral status of the later-term fetus. Indeed, about two-thirds of Americans would ban abortion after the first trimester. There is more division about the first trimester because one’s views of the early embryo are largely a matter of belief, often religious belief. One’s view of the later-term fetus, however, is more a matter of what might be called sympathetic identification — seeing the image of a recognizable human infant and, now, hearing from the experts exactly what it takes to “terminate” its existence. The role of democratic politics is to turn such moral sensibilities into law. This is a moment to press relentlessly for a national ban on late-term abortions.

observers in the debate over debate formats and their impact on primary-state significance. However, removing the informative challenge of small-state campaigning while further elevating the already excessive importance of massive fundraising would not enhance the nominee-selection task. An obvious solution for the problem of an overcrowded presidential-candidate field is to split it into multiple debate lineups. For instance, the GOP’s Sweet Sixteen could match up in two debates of eight candidates each, or better yet, four debates of four candidates each. Also obvious: Using a premature poll to exclude White House aspirants from a debate more than 15 months before the 2016 general election shortchanges not just some of the candidates but all of the voters.

This isn’t a knee-jerk reaction. This is a warranted response, especially given the increasing likelihood that military bases and recruiting centers will be targeted through these kinds of attacks. Military officials have said the Pentagon shouldn’t rush to change the ban because arming troops in those facilities could cause more problems than it might solve. However, the Defense Department’s current policy of only allowing security and law enforcement to carry loaded guns on military facilities outside of war zones simply leaves too many people vulnerable. U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter wisely asked late Friday for military services to determine if additional steps could be taken to ensure people are safe at military installations, and said he wants a report back by the end of this week. Also, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., and his House counterpart, Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, have already released a statement saying they’ve been working even before the shooting to “clarify a post commander’s authority to allow carrying of personal firearms” and will direct the Pentagon to change policies. It’s clear that our country needs to make sure that our men and women in uniform not only have the resources to protect us and keep our country safe, but they need to have the resources to keep themselves safe.

LETTER TO EDITOR DO FOR SELF AND YOU MIGHT COMPLAIN LESS What an interesting editorial page (on) July 23. What a difference in these two men’s thought patterns. One isn’t happy enough that the Confederate flag is down. He’s moving on to the next thing that will supposedly make him happy. Free medical care for the poor. I thought our King had taken care of that. The Affordable Care Act isn’t working? My oh My, all these dreadful days? Plenty of dark clouds heading my way. Zip-adee-doo-dah! Zip-a-dee-ay! Then on the other side is a man who promotes independence and self-reliance. He sees when you give the geese “free” bread they learn to rely on others to feed them. They also become “obese” and unable to “forage” for themselves. That in turn caused them to aggressively charge at others demanding someone

else to take care of them. It makes me wonder how these two thoughts apply to human beings. Do I blame the person being taken care of ? No, they are taking advantage of the situation. It is really sad that half of the people are now expected to take care of the other half. If you are a person who wants to take care of others, that is fine with me. However, some of us have realized that there is no end to what others will expect if they get everything they want for free. It’s amazing what others can do for themselves when given the chance. I wonder if we expected others to be more independent that perhaps maybe there wouldn’t be so many obese people who have nothing to do all day but get into trouble and complain about their lot in life. Just wondering! JACQUELINE K. HUGHES Sumter

Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

The Post and Courier of Charleston July 22

DON’T SHORTCHANGE SMALL STATES IN PRIMARIES Early presidential primaries in small states level the playing ground between heavily and lightly funded campaigns. Thus, they serve as revealing proving grounds where voters can fully and fairly assess the candidates. But now big money — and big names — appear primed to gain an even bigger edge in the White House nomination competition. A recent letter from 130 South Carolina GOP members to Fox News and the Republican National Committee warned: “Excluding candidates based on national polling at this point in the race rewards name recognition for those candidates who are celebrities, candidates who have run previously or candidates who have lots of money to purchase early national advertising.” In other words, it threatens to nationalize the presidential primary process. The 2016 Republican field is crowded, to put it mildly. Ohio Gov. John Kasich joined the fray Tuesday, raising the number of candidates to 16. Yet the RNC and Fox News plan to allow only 10 of them on the stage for the first offi-

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP cial debate of the 2016 presidential campaign season on Aug. 6 in Cleveland. And at this very early stage of the game, the “name recognition” cited in that letter from S.C. Republicans, including Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster, is a powerful polling advantage. For instance, billionaire blowhard Donald Trump, despite (or because of ?) his series of offensive statements, ranks near or even at the top of some GOP polls. S.C. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who traded insults with “The Donald” Tuesday, ranks near the bottom of those polls. But as Sen. Graham fairly quipped last week, on NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” by using “national polling at this point ... Brad Pitt would be in the debate.” At least all of the GOP candidates have been invited to an Aug. 3 forum, co-sponsored by The Post and Courier, in Manchester, New Hampshire. Basing debate eligibility on national polls this soon undermines the ability of underfunded candidates to compete while focusing their efforts on the small, early primary states. And that undermines the ability of those states, including South Carolina, to maintain their influential — and positive — roles in how our nation chooses its presidential nominees. Of course, Republican — and Democrats — from South Carolina, New Hampshire and Iowa aren’t impartial

Aiken Standard July 20

RETHINK ARMING TROOPS AT BASES, RECRUIT CENTERS Congressional leaders said on Friday they will direct the Pentagon to allow troops to carry guns on base for personal protection. That’s an appropriate measure following a deadly shooting rampage that killed four Marines and seriously wounded a sailor at a recruiting center in Tennessee.

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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015

SUPPORT GROUPS AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA Women’s Meeting — Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA “How it Works” Group — Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 494-5180. 441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441. AA Summerton Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. Manning Al-Anon Family Group — Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Manning. Call Angie Johnson at (803) 4358085. C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — second Monday of each month, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 3166763. Find us on Facebook at Sumter Vitiligo Support.

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at (803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426. Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD, coping skills, claims and benefits. Parkinson’s Support Group — Second Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital cafeteria, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 661-3746. Sumter Chapter Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) — Third Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. Open to all families or friends who have lost a loved one to murder in a violent way. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Third Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital community meeting room, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 661-3746.

Amputee Support Group — Fourth Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital cafeteria, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 661-3746. EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 8472377.

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: Sickle Cell Support Group — last Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call Bertha Willis at (803) 774-6181.

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Asthma Support Group — Every 1st Thursday, 6 p.m., Clarendon County School District 3 Parenting Center, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. Call Mary Howard at (843) 659-2102. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346. Journey of Hope (for family members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

DAILY PLANNER

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Clouds and sun with a t-storm

A t-storm early; patchy clouds

Clouds and sun

Partly sunny

An afternoon t-storm possible

92°

71°

92° / 68°

93° / 69°

94° / 72°

94° / 73°

Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 30%

NNE 6-12 mph

E 4-8 mph

ENE 6-12 mph

E 4-8 mph

SE 3-6 mph

SSE 4-8 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 87/68 Spartanburg 87/70

Greenville 88/69

Columbia 92/72

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 92/71

Aiken 89/70

ON THE COAST

Charleston 88/73

Today: Clouds and sun with a shower or thunderstorm around. High 86 to 90. Saturday: More clouds than sun; a shower or thunderstorm. High 86 to 90.

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LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 88/71/t 85/70/s 100/80/s 86/68/s 97/76/s 84/65/pc 94/79/pc 85/70/s 88/74/t 87/68/s 104/85/pc 71/59/pc 89/72/s

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

100° 77° 91° 70° 101° in 1952 58° in 1974

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

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.30 74.30 74.20 96.69

24-hr chg -0.04 -0.07 -0.07 +0.03

Sunrise 6:27 a.m. Moonrise 2:11 p.m.

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

0.00" 1.65" 3.96" 24.01" 22.86" 26.75"

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 88/71/t 85/66/t 101/79/s 86/65/t 99/78/s 85/66/pc 95/79/t 85/72/s 85/73/t 89/73/s 107/85/s 71/60/pc 91/75/s

Myrtle Beach 89/73

Manning 91/72

Today: Clouds and sun with a thunderstorm. Winds northeast 4-8 mph. Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots. Winds east-northeast 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 91/70

Bishopville 90/69

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

NATIONAL CITIES Celebrate Recovery — Every Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion). For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc. Wateree AIDS Task Force Support Group — Every third Friday, 11:30 a.m. Contact Kevin Johnson at (803) 7780303.

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Sunset 8:29 p.m. Moonset 12:49 a.m.

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 1.26 -0.01 19 2.25 +0.02 14 1.39 -0.09 14 1.62 -0.33 80 74.80 none 24 6.46 -3.24

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High 3:05 a.m. 4:01 p.m. 3:56 a.m. 4:54 p.m.

Today Sat.

Ht. 2.7 2.8 2.6 2.9

Low 10:00 a.m. 10:49 p.m. 10:50 a.m. 11:47 p.m.

Ht. 0.5 0.9 0.4 0.8

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 82/64/pc 89/70/t 92/71/t 89/74/t 84/73/t 88/73/t 89/68/pc 89/72/t 92/72/t 90/68/t 83/66/pc 87/68/t 88/67/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 83/64/s 90/69/t 94/67/t 89/72/t 85/74/pc 88/71/t 91/68/s 90/71/t 95/70/pc 91/67/pc 85/68/s 89/67/pc 90/66/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 91/70/t Gainesville 88/74/t Gastonia 88/67/pc Goldsboro 87/66/t Goose Creek 88/73/t Greensboro 87/68/pc Greenville 88/69/t Hickory 85/67/pc Hilton Head 89/76/t Jacksonville, FL 89/72/t La Grange 93/72/t Macon 94/71/t Marietta 88/70/t

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 92/68/pc 87/72/t 90/68/s 88/67/pc 89/71/t 89/69/s 89/69/t 88/67/s 86/76/t 88/72/t 93/72/t 94/68/t 90/70/t

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 84/66/pc Mt. Pleasant 87/75/t Myrtle Beach 89/73/t Orangeburg 89/71/t Port Royal 89/76/t Raleigh 85/66/pc Rock Hill 87/67/pc Rockingham 89/67/pc Savannah 90/73/t Spartanburg 87/70/t Summerville 88/72/t Wilmington 87/70/t Winston-Salem 87/68/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 86/64/s 87/74/t 88/73/c 92/68/t 88/75/t 87/67/s 90/67/pc 91/66/pc 89/72/t 90/69/pc 89/70/t 88/71/pc 89/68/s

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

SATURDAY MEETINGS:

For Comfort You Can Count On, Better Make It Boykin!

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Support Group — 1:30 p.m. every third Saturday, 3785 Blackberry Lane, Lot 7. Call Donna Parker at (803) 481-7521.

803-795-4257 www.boykinacs.com License #M4217

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t keep EUGENIA LAST secrets. Get things out in the open and resolve problems before they become irreversible. Now is not the time to get angry, so do what you can to expel excess energy through physical challenges. Compete against yourself.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t meddle unless you want to be blamed or caught in the middle of someone else’s mess. Step back and focus on making changes to your appearance that will make you feel and look good. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Use your intelligence and knowledge to help you get what you want. Trying to manipulate a situation will bring about negative reactions from someone you thought you could trust. Learn from past experiences and be a little more secretive about your dealings. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pursue something that will inspire you to revive old dreams, hopes and wishes. Reaching out to someone who can shed light on a plan you want to pursue will pay off. An interesting connection will leave you feeling optimistic. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Problems will surface if you are overbearing. Take a step back and do your own thing while allowing others to do as they please. Less talk and more action will get you where you want to go without having to deal with repercussions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Live and learn. Getting involved in events or gatherings that help you get to know the people around you will do you good and give you greater insight into the type of relationships you can build. Love is

highlighted. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Use your intelligence to get you through the day. Your ideas are good, but not everyone will agree with you. Don’t let your emotions take over. Follow through with your plans and you will overcome any negativity you face. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let anyone ruin your day. Concentrate on positive alterations you can make to your appearance as well as your mental and emotional outlook. Take pride in who you are and what you can do. Ignore jealous remarks. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be taken advantage of if you are too helpful or if you try to buy love. Let others fend for themselves, and take care of your own personal interests. The best changes you can make will be the ones you do strictly for yourself. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A moneymaking venture looks good. Don’t feel the need to follow the crowd or act on impulse. A calculated approach will get you where you want to go, and the rewards you are after will surely follow. Love is highlighted. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotions will be difficult to control. Say little and observe carefully. Work on self-improvement instead of criticizing others. It’s selfevaluation that will improve your mood. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An attractive financial offer will come from an unusual source. You can sign deals, negotiate or make a commitment that will improve your life and inspire you to reach for the stars. Do your thing and don’t look back.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

5-15-16-29-30 PowerUp: 2

20-30-62-65-74 Megaball: 1; Megaplier: 5

12-31-43-44-57 Powerball: 11; Powerplay: 2

PICK 3 THURSDAY

PICK 4 THURSDAY

0-8-3 and 7-0-3

4-7-1-2 and 6-8-2-9

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Jake, a 9-year-old neutered and housebroken red Chihuahua / miniature pinscher mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is great with other dogs. Jake needs a family without young children, but would do great with adults. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www. sumterscspca.com.

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

SECTION

Brady, NFL looking for settlement?

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015

B4 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

LEGION BASEBALL

Handy in the field Philip Watcher’s ambidextrous ability was help to injury-prone P-15’s BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Steve Campbell thought his eyes were playing tricks on him one day early in the Sumter P-15’s American

Legion baseball season. The first-year Sumter head coach was watching his players warm up and saw Philip Watcher throwing the ball No big deal, Campbell thought,

except for the fact that Watcher had been restricted from throwing after injuring his arm while pitching. That was Watcher’s right arm though; he was throwing lefthanded.

“I walked over to him and I said, ‘Philip, you can throw left-handed,’ “ Campbell said. “He said, Yes sir, and I play a mean left field too.’

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PHOTO BY KEITH GEDMAKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Sumter’s Philip Watcher is ambidextrous and that came in handy earlier this season when he injured his natural-throwing right arm. He began to throw left-handed and played left field while his right arm healed enough where he could move back to the infield.

DIXIE BASEBALL

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Sumter Junior Boys 13 all-stars win state title FROM STAFF REPORTS NORTH AUGUSTA — The Sumter Junior Boys 13-yearold all-star baseball won the state championship on Thursday with an 8-4 victory over North Augusta. Sumter will be returning to the western part of South Carolina for the World Series as it will be held in Aiken beginning on Aug. 1. The lead changed hands five teams before Sumter took the lead for good in the bottom of the sixth inning. The big hit was a grand slam home run by Aaron Carlton. Aaron Carlton led the Sumter offense with three hits. Ethan Brown had a solo home run.

Sumter took a 2-0 in the first. Carlton singled and scored on a Josh Burns double. Burns scored on a Bryce Spittle single. Seth Posey pitched three innings of 1-run ball to get the victory. On Wednesday, Sumter defeated Lancaster 14-13, scoring the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. Ethan Brown led off with a hit followed by a single by Jackson Hoshour and a walk to Wylie Coker. Posey delivered an infield single to score Brown. Carlton had four hits, hitting for the cycle, and had five runs batted in. He doubled in the first, homered in the third,

SEE SUMTER, PAGE B2

Gaffney Post 109 omits player from national roster BY LARRY HILLIARD Gaffney Ledger Gaffney American Legion Post 109 general manager Donnie Atkins is still scratching his head trying to find out how a Post 109 baseball player’s name was left off the roster sent to the American Legion national headquarters. That omission has resulted in pitcher Tyler Parker being ruled ineligible to play in the state tournament that begins on Saturday at Sumter’s Riley Park. Post 109 officials as well as

Parker’s family and friends have taken to social media and contacted state and national American Legion officials in an effort to get Parker reinstated for the state tournament. Thus far, with no success. “It was a computer error,” Atkins said. “I entered his information and it didn’t get saved. When (the roster) was sent into nationals, his name was left off.” Atkins said Parker’s name appeared on the roster turned into the League VI director and the league’s website. However, Parker’s name was missing from the roster sent to national American Legion office. According to American Legion rules, teams have until

SEE GAFFNEY, PAGE B3

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Clemson wide receiver Artavis Scott (3) is one of five Tigers selected to the All-ACC football team released on Thursday. The Tigers had the most selections and were picked to the win the conference title by the media.

Tigers lead conference with five All-ACC preseason selections FROM STAFF REPORTS ALL-ACC PRESEASON FOOTBALL TEAM Clemson led all Atlantic Coast Conference schools with five selections to the preseason All-ACC Football Team released on Thursday selected by media attending the ACC Football Kickoff at Pinehurst, N.C. earlier in the week. Clemson led the offense with four selections, as quarterback Deshaun Watson, offensive guard Eric Mac Lain and wide receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott were named. Defensive end Shaq Lawson was Clemson’s lone representative on the first team defense. Watson, who was named the preseason ACC Player of the Year earlier this week, was on 100 of the 163 ballots as the first team quarterback. The sophomore completed 68 percent of his passes last year and threw 14 touchdown passes against just two interceptions. He also accounted for five scores on the ground despite missing significant amounts of time due to injury. Williams had 1,030 yards and six touchdowns receiving on 57 receptions last year when he averaged 18 yards per catch, seventh best in the nation among players with

OFFENSE

WR – Tyler Boyd, Jr., Pitt WR – Mike Williams, Jr., Clemson WR – Artavis Scott, So. Clemson TE – Bucky Hodges, So., Virginia Tech OT – Roderick Johnson, So., Florida State OT – Adam Bisnowaty, Jr., Pitt OG – Landon Turner, Sr., North Carolina OG – Eric Mac Lain, Gr., Clemson C – Matt Skura, Sr., Duke QB – Deshaun Watson, So., Clemson RB – James Conner, Jr., Pitt RB – Shadrach Thornton, Sr., NC State

DEFENSE

DE – Dadi Lhomme Nicolas. Sr., Virginia Tech DE – Shaq Lawson, Jr., Clemson DE – Sheldon Rankins, Sr., Louisville DT – Adam Gotsis, Sr., Georgia Tech DT – Luther Maddy, Sr., Virginia Tech LB – Terrance Smith, Sr., Florida State LB – Brandon Chubb, Sr., Wake Forest LB – James Burgess, Sr., Louisville CB – Jalen Ramsey, Jr., Florida State CB – Kendall Fuller, Jr., Virginia Tech S – Jeremy Cash, Sr., Duke S – Quin Blanding, So., Virginia

SPECIAL TEAMS

PK – Roberto Aguayo, Jr., Florida State P – Alex Kinal, Sr., Wake Forest KR – Ryan Switzer, So., North Carolina

at least 50 receptions. Scott was a firstteam freshman All-American last year

SEE TIGERS, PAGE B2

SPORTS

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015

SCOREBOARD

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

TODAY

5 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour European Masters Third Round fromn Crans sur Sierre, Switzerland (GOLF). 5:55 a.m. – International Soccer: International Champions Cup Match from Melbourne, Australia --- Manchester City vs. Real Madrid (FOX SPORTS 1). 7 a.m. - International Cycling: Tour de France Stage 19 from La ToussuireLes Sybelles, France (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour European Masters Third Round fromn Crans sur Sierre, Switzerland (GOLF). Noon -- Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Senior British Open Second Round from Berkshire, England (ESPN2). Noon -- LPGA Golf: Meijer LPGA Classic Second Round from Grand Rapids, Mich. (GOLF). Noon – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Diabetes 250 Practice from Indianapolis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Jeff Kyle 400 Practice from Indianapolis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 2 p.m. – Amateur Golf: U.S. Junior Amateur Semifinal Matches from Bluffton (FOX SPORTS 1). 2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Diabetes 250 Practice from Indianapolis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 3 p.m. -- PGA Golf: RBC Canadian Open Second Round from Oakville, Ontario (GOLF). 4 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Jeff Kyle 400 Practice from Indianapolis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6 p.m. – International Athletics: Pan American Games from Toronto – Track and Field, Men’s Basketball Semifinal Games, Boxing Finals, Women’s Soccer Bronze Medal Match, Karate and Men’s Volleyball Semifinal Matches (ESPN2). 6:05 p.m. - Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets or Washington at Pittsburgh (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Formula One Racing: Hungarian Grand Prix Practice from Mogyord, Hungary (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – International Soccer: International Champions Cup Match from East Hartford, Conn. – Fiorentina vs. Benfica (FOX SPORTS 2). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at St. Louis (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 8:25 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Guadalajara vs. Veracruz (UNIVISION). 9 p.m. – Auto Racing: ARCA Series Sioux Chief PowerPEX 200 from Indianapolis (FOX SPORTS 1). 11 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Kansas City vs. Salt Lake (UNIVISION).

GOLF The Associated Press CANADIAN OPEN PAR SCORES

Thursday At Glen Abbey Golf Club Oakville, Ontario Purse: $5.8 million Yardage: 7,273; Par: 72 (35-37) (a-amateur) First Round Emiliano Grillo 31-33—64 Vaughn Taylor 32-33—65 Brian Harman 31-34—65 Steve Wheatcroft 34-32—66 Tyrone Van Aswegen 35-31—66 a-Ryan Ruffels 32-34—66

Philadelphia 5, Tampa Bay 4, 10 innings Cleveland 7, Milwaukee 5 Texas 10, Colorado 8 N.Y. Yankees 4, Baltimore 3 Detroit 9, Seattle 4 Houston 4, Boston 2 Kansas City 5, Pittsburgh 1 St. Louis 3, Chicago White Sox 2 L.A. Angels 5, Minnesota 2 Oakland 4, Toronto 3, 10 innings

THURSDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Yankees 9, Baltimore 3 Seattle 3, Detroit 2, 12 innings Minnesota 3, L.A. Angels 0 Toronto 5, Oakland 2 Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. Boston at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Baltimore (Tillman 7-7) at Tampa Bay (Archer 9-7), 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 4-9) at Cleveland (Kluber 5-10), 7:10 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 0-3) at Boston (Porcello 5-10), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Kazmir 5-5) at Kansas City (Guthrie 7-5), 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 9-6) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 8-6), 8:10 p.m. Texas (Lewis 9-4) at L.A. Angels (Tropeano 1-0), 10:05 p.m. Toronto (Hutchison 9-2) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 11-5), 10:10 p.m. Oakland (Chavez 5-9) at San Francisco (Peavy 1-4), 10:15 p.m.

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GB – 6 9 171/2 181/2

W Los Angeles 54 San Francisco 51 San Diego 44 Arizona 43 Colorado 40

L 42 44 51 50 53

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Washington New York Atlanta Miami Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee WEST DIVISION

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Dodgers 3, Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 9, Chicago Cubs 1, 1st game Washington 4, N.Y. Mets 3 Philadelphia 5, Tampa Bay 4, 10 innings Cleveland 7, Milwaukee 5 Texas 10, Colorado 8 San Francisco 7, San Diego 1 Chicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati 5, 2nd game Kansas City 5, Pittsburgh 1 St. Louis 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Miami 5, Arizona 3

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. Milwaukee at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Miami at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

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MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC PAR SCORES

Thursday At Blythefield Country Club Belmont, Mich. Purse: $2 million Yardage: 6,414; Par: 71 (36-35) (a-amateur) First Round Dori Carter 31-33–64 Katherine Kirk 34-30–64 Lizette Salas 34-30–64 Jaye Marie Green 33-32–65 Wei-Ling Hsu 32-33–65 Q Baek 32-34–66

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Philadelphia (J.Williams 3-7) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 5-8), 4:05 p.m. Washington (Scherzer 10-8) at Pittsburgh (Locke 5-6), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Undecided) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 5-8), 7:10 p.m. Atlanta (Banuelos 1-1) at St. Louis (Cooney 0-0), 8:15 p.m. Cincinnati (DeSclafani 5-7) at Colorado (E.Butler 3-6), 8:40 p.m. Milwaukee (Nelson 7-9) at Arizona (Corbin 1-2), 9:40 p.m. Miami (Haren 7-5) at San Diego (Cashner 3-10), 10:10 p.m. Oakland (Chavez 5-9) at San Francisco (Peavy 1-4), 10:15 p.m.

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

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W New York 53 Toronto 49 Tampa Bay 48 Baltimore 46 Boston 42 CENTRAL DIVISION W Kansas City 57 Minnesota 51 Detroit 47 Cleveland 45 Chicago 42 WEST DIVISION W Los Angeles 54

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SPORTS ITEMS

Panthers expect wideout Benjamin ready for camp CHARLOTTE — Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he expects wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin will participate in all drills when the team opens training camp July 31. Benjamin missed most of minicamp and OTAs with hamstring injuries in both legs, a source of concern for Carolina’s BENJAMIN fifth-year coach. Rivera speculated at the time the injuries could be related to Benjamin being overweight. But Rivera has heard only positive medical reports on Benjamin recently. The coach said Thursday before the Hoop Tee Classic, a charity golf tournament put on by Charlotte Hornets COO Fred Whitfield, that the Panthers “expect to see him next week ready to roll.” Rivera said life off the field is returning to normal. He expects to be back living in his Charlotte home next week after a January fire caused $500,000 in damages. ARGENTINA’S EMILIANO GRILLO LEADS CANADIAN OPEN

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Canadian Open. The 22-year-old Grillo birdied three of the four par 5s at Glen Abbey. He earned a spot in the field Sunday with a top-10 finish in Alabama in the Barbasol Championship, just making it in when he birdied the final hole to tie for 10th. He won the Argentine Open last season for his

biggest career victory, and lost in a playoff this year in the Puerto Rico Open. SALAS, KIRK, CARTER SHARE MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC LEAD

BELMONT, Mich. — Lizette Salas, Katherine Kirk and Dori Carter shared the first-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic at 7-under 64 on Thursday at Blythefield Country Club. Jaye Marie Green and rookie Wei-Ling Hsu were a shot back in the secondyear tournament. Michigan-born Kris Tamulis was at 66 along with Q Baek, Ilhee Lee and Jane Rah. Top-ranked Inbee Park, who lost to Miram Lee in a playoff last year, had three front-nine bogeys in a 70. Chella Choi, the Marathon Classic winner Sunday in Sylvania, Ohio, opened with a 71. LANGER IN 8-WAY TIE FOR LEAD AT SENIOR BRITISH

SUNNINGDALE, England — Two albatross twos were recorded on the same hole on a memorable opening day at the Senior British Open, where defending champion Bernhard Langer finished in an eight-way tie for the lead at 5-under-par 65 on Thursday. Langer tops the leaderboard alongside Americans Michael Allen, Bart Bryant, Marco Dawson, Jeff Sluman and Lee Janzen, Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez, and China’s Lianwei Zhang, playing in only his third senior tournament after turning 50 in May. The albatrosses at the opening hole, a first time in senior tour history, were by England’s Barry Lane and American Steve Jones.

HAVRET LEADS 1ST ROUND OF EUROPEAN MASTERS BY A SHOT

CRANS MONTANA, Switzerland — Gregory Havret made a hole in one on the 195-yard, par-3 13th as he shot a 7-under 63 to lead the European Masters by a stroke after the first round on Thursday. Lasse Jensen of Denmark, yet to win on the European Tour, was a shot behind after a flawless 64, while Danny Willett of England, who finished tied for sixth in the British Open last week, was the pick of the dozen players tied for third on 5 under. TWO STAGES DOWN, TWO TO GO IN ALPS FOR FROOME ON TOUR

SAINT-JEAN-DE-MAURIENNE, France — The road snaked back and forth like spaghetti stuck to a wall, 18 hairpin bends, climbed for the first time in the 112-year history of the Tour de France. After Stage 18, Team Sky’s leader really has only two wheels to follow: Nairo Quintana’s and Alejandro Valverde’s, the Movistar teammates closest to him in the overall standings. N.C. MAN HAS BEEN CONVICTED IN CLEMSON CASE

PICKENS — A North Carolina man has been convicted of malicious damage under $2,000 in the case of Clemson football’s Howard’s Rock. Micah Rogers was found not guilty of the more serious charge of grand larceny. He was sentenced on Thursday to a fine of $1,000 and 30 days in jail. The judge suspended that sentence if Rogers completes 25 days of community service and pays a $1,700 fine. From wire reports

MLB ROUNDUP GB – 1 2 3 31/2 5 GB – 3 3 71/2 8 9

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Connecticut 78, Minnesota 77, OT New York 59, Los Angeles 53

TODAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

SUMTER FROM PAGE B1 singled in the fourth and tripled in the sixth. Hoshour was 4-for-4 with two doubles and three runs scored, Coker was 3-for-3 and Posey had two hits and two RBI. Cody Windham got the win with 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. On Tuesday, Sumter won two games. It beat Midland Valley 13-10 and Johnsonville 6-2. In the win over Midland Valley, Carlton was 4-for-4 with a homer. Burns was 3-for-3 and Spittle had two

THE SUMTER ITEM

hits. Windham got the win in relief, allowing two runs in 2 2/3 innings. Sumter led 13-4 before Midland Valley made it close with six runs in the bottom of the sixth. Tommy Pillsbury was the star of the win against Johnsonville. He went six innings and allowed just three hits and three walks while striking out three. He didn’t allow and earned run. Burns led the offense, going 3-for-3. Spittle had an RBI single.

TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 when he had 965 receiving yards and eight TD receptions and a team best 76 receptions. Both had over 100 receiving yards in the win over Oklahoma in the Russell Athletic Bowl. Mac Lain is the only player on the team who already has an undergraduate degree. The native of Hope Mills, N.C., is a veteran of 39 games at Clemson and had his best game against Oklahoma. Lawson started just one game last year, but had 44 tackles in 295 plays. He added 11 tackles for loss and is the first Clemson player since Anthony Simmons (1995-96) to have at least 10 tackles for loss as both a freshman and sophomore. He also had 3 1/2 quarterback sacks and three hurries Clemson led the way with five selections to the first team, while Florida State and Virginia Tech had four apiece.

Athletics trade Kazmir to hometown Houston Astros for 2 minor leaguers OAKLAND, Calif. — Scott Kazmir is heading to his hometown Houston Astros and into the thick of a pennant race, and the Oakland Athletics are starting their summer sell-off. The A’s began their expected changes leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, sending the left-hander to the Astros for a pair of minor leaguers Thursday in what could be the first of many significant deals across the majors in the next week. Oakland received soughtafter catcher Jacob Nottingham and right-handed pitcher Daniel Mengden in the swap with its AL West rival — and the Astros got a top-tier starter as they chase a playoff berth in the season’s second half. Houston hasn’t been to the playoffs since being swept in the 2005 World Series by the Chicago White Sox when the Astros were still in the National League. PIRATES ACQUIRE ARAMIS RAMIREZ FROM BREWERS

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Oakland pitcher Scott Kazmir was traded to the Houston Astros on Tuesday for two minor leaguers. pleted a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 Thursday to bolster their spot atop the AL East. MARINERS 3

four-game skid and the Angels’ seven-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday.

TIGERS 2

BLUE JAYS 5 ATHLETICS 2

YANKEES 9

DETROIT — Mike Zunino’s RBI double in the top of the 12th inning gave the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

ORIOLES 3

TWINS 3

NEW YORK — Jacoby Ellsbury finished a triple shy of the cycle and drove in four runs and Chase Headley hit a three-run double in the first inning as the New York Yankees com-

ANGELS 0

PITTSBURGH — Aramis Ramirez is headed back to the Pittsburgh Pirates after they acquired the veteran third baseman from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Pirates got Ramirez on Thursday for minor league pitcher Yhonathan Barrios.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ervin Santana pitched eight innings of four-hit ball against his former team, and the Minnesota Twins snapped both their

OAKLAND, Calif. — The highest-scoring offense in the majors is heating up at the right time. Russell Martin homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Josh Donaldson went deep against his former team and the Toronto Blue Jays powered past the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Thursday. From wire reports

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THE SUMTER ITEM

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015

AREA SCOREBOARD SWIMMING SWIM FOR THE DUCK MEET

PHOTOS BY KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Sumter’s Philip Watcher began learning to throw left-handed after having tendinitis in his right arm around the age of 10. He used the left arm for the P-15’s this season after hurting his right arm pitching.

WATCHER FROM PAGE B1 “I hit him some fly balls and grounders and he made all of the plays. He was just as good as anybody else we could put out there.” And the fact that Watcher is one of the P-15’s top hitters made that an easy decision for Campbell, who was finding it difficult to get Watcher’s bat in the lineup as a designated hitter. Watcher is matter of fact about his ambidextrousness. He didn’t start the lefty/ righty throwing when he was just learning how to throw. Instead, it was an arm injury when he was about 10 years old that led him to teach himself how to be a southpaw. “I had tendinitis in my right arm and I was told I needed to rest it,” said Watcher, who is in final year with the P-15’s along with twin brother Jacob. “I was playing travel ball and I wasn’t getting to play. So I started throwing left-handed, really just as a fun thing to do. I kept working on it, getting the motion down and was able to play in the field.” As he did with the P-15’s, Philip only played in the outfield with his travel team. Despite an urban myth that has floated around the Sumter youth fields over the years, Philip said he never pitched lefty and righty in a game, switching gloves from batter to batter. “No, that didn’t happen,” he said. In fact, Philip only remembers one time which he pitched left-handed in travel ball. “We were pretty much out of pitching and they asked me to throw, so I said sure,” he said. “It wasn’t pretty or anything, but it was cool to do.” Philip’s switch-throwing ability certainly helped Campbell out of a difficult situation. With Jacob Watcher, Chris Crawford

and River Soles expected to see time on the mound and important parts of the batting order at the start of the season, it was hard to work Philip into the order in the DH role. “You wanted him in there, but you didn’t want to lose some of the other guys,” Campbell said. While Philip was more than competent in the field with the arm and the glove, he still can’t cut the ball loose with a lefthanded throw like he can with a healthy right arm. The opposition knew that and would rightfully so take their chances against his left arm. “That bothered me all of the time,” Philip said. “I would be out there wishing I could throw it like I do right-handed. There’s only so much you can do though.” Philip said that while the injury happened in his first appearance on the mound for the P-15’s after having hardly pitched since the 2014 Legion season, it wasn’t like he had not been working the arm. He had thrown a couple of bullpens, one with The Citadel in the Southern Conference tournament and the other in Sumter and had no problems. “It just happened at that time,” he said. Philip is back on the infield now, wearing a glove on his left hand so he can make throws from shortstop or second base. He said he is slowly building up to throwing the ball as hard as he can, being somewhat tenuous in that regard. “It’s getting better every day; some days are better than others,” Philip said. “I haven’t really let it loose yet, but in a game you’re not really thinking about arm. Still, you don’t want to hurt it again, so you have to be careful.” Should something happen though, he still has that glove to slip on his right hand.

GAFFNEY FROM PAGE B1 June 30 to turn in rosters to the national office. The rosters then become official and can’t be changed. Parker’s name doesn’t appear on the national roster. Atkins said he realized the mistake this past weekend. “I was printing out the roster to go to the state and I happen to look and then I realized it wasn’t on it.” Jim Parker, Tyler’s father, said he learned of his son’s ineligibilty Monday night after a Post 109 practice. “Tyler called me and said ‘I’m ineligible and I can’t go to the state tournament,’” Jim Parker said. “I saw Donnie (Atkins) and (Post 109 manager) Terry (Wright) and they said it was an accident.” Jim Parker has contacted state American Legion director Legree Oswald and drove to Shelby to meet with national American Legion director Steve Cloud who was in area in preparation for the World Series at Keeter Park. Both officials said they couldn’t change their decisions. “It’s a national rule. It’s a state rule,” Oswald said. “The ruling is simple. We will not change. The mistake was unfortunate, but it’s a rule. I cannot change it.” Cloud didn’t return a phone message seeking comment but Jim Parker said he told him that “there was nothing he coulddo. He couldn’t change the rule for anybody.” Parker will travel to Sumter but won’t dress or play in the tournament. Parker, who logged more than 20 innings this season, was penciled into a relief role at the state tournament. Jim Parker said his son is upset by the ruling. “He’s devastated. He’s played all year and all of a sudden he can’t play.” Post 109 Terry Wright said

he wants to use Parker’s situation as motivation. “I told them to let’s play for Tyler,” Wright said. Todd Humphries, chairman of the American Legion baseball committee, said although he hates that Parker won’t be on the field, he will abide by American Legion rules that coaches and players have sworn to follow in pregame ceremonies. Humphries said there have been other instances of players left off of the national roster. “It’s happened to Irmo, and we have no choice but to abide

by the rules,” Humphries said. “The rule keeps teams from substituting players. The rule is used by colleges. We are very, very heart broken.” Humphries said more than likely Tyler Parker would have been eligible if the error was caught immediately but nothing can be done when it was discovered nearly two months after the roster was sent to the national office. It’s little comfort to Parker or his family, but Humphries said safeguards are now in place to prevent future roster errors. “I put in a check and balance to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” Humphries said.

The Swim for the Duck Invitational Swim Meet will be held on Thursday, July 30, at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center located at 1115 Lafayette Drive. The invitational meet is open to all boys and girls ages 4-18. Warm up for the event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the competition starting at 5:30. The entry fee is $5 per child while a family with four or more swimmers will pay $15. All entries must be received by Tuesday, July 28, at noon. For more information, call the aquatics center at (803) 774-3998.

TENNIS PTC II SUMMER CAMP

The PTC II Summer Tennis Camp will be held Aug. 3-7 at Palmetto Tennis Center located at 400 Theatre Drive. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5-13. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost of the camp is $125. The last day to register is July 31. For more information, call Palmetto Tennis Center at (803) 774-3969 or visit www.palmettotenniscenter. com.

GOLF CHURCHES CHALLENGE

There are still some slots available for the 16th Annual Christian Golfers’ Association Churches Challenge Golf Tournament and Praise Rally which will be held on Aug. 14-15. On Friday, Aug. 14, the players, sponsors and families will gather for fellowship, devotion, praise music and food at 6 p.m. at Alice Drive Baptist Church at 1305 Loring Mill Road. On Saturday, Aug. 15, at Sunset Country Club, signin for the morning flight begins at 7 a.m. Tee off will begin at approximately 8 a.m. The afternoon flight will have sign-in at 11 a.m. for its 1 p.m. tee times. The cost is $45 per golfer and includes the praise dinner on Friday as well as lunch and beverages on Saturday. Players can also purchase up to two mulligans for $5 that can be used

anywhere on the course. Members of the public are invited to attend the event and cheer for their team. Spectators can walk the course and sponsors are encouraged to set up a tent to display their products. Registration forms can be mailed to CGA, 1285 Clara Louise Kellogg Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 or can be brought to the office at Dillon Park, next to Crystal Lakes Golf Course. 9-HOLE SCRAMBLE

The 9-hole Scramble event hosted by The Links at Lakewood will be held every Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per player and includes prizes and dinner. The cost is $12 for those attending just the dinner. To sign up, call the pro shop at (803) 481-5700 up to 5 p.m. the day of the event.

BASKETBALL SUMTER CHRISTIAN CLINIC

Sumter Christian School will host one more basketball clinic at the school’s gymnasium. The clinic is for children in grades 9-12 on July 27-31. The clinic, which will run from 10 a.m. to noon each day, will be under the direction of SCS coaches Bobby Baker and Tom Cope at a cost of $45 per student. For more information, contact the school at (803) 773-1902.

VOLLEYBALL SCISA OFFICIALS NEEDED

The South Carolina Independent School Association is looking for volleyball officials for the 2015 season. For those who are interested, contact SCISA district director of officiating at (803) 446-3379 or at tweeks51@aol.com.

FOOTBALL POP WARNER REGISTRATION

Youth Athletics of Sumter is taking registration for its Pop Warner football and cheer programs. The programs are open to children ages 5-14. The registration fee is $100 for football and $120 for cheer and flexible plans are available. The last day to register is July 31. For more information, call (803) 464-8453, (803) 7206242, (813) 786-9265 or (954) 258-6817 or email youthathleticsofsumteryas@yahoo. com.

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BY BARRY WILNER The Associated Press The players’ union proposed a settlement on Tom Brady’s four-game suspension last week that was “met with silence” by the NFL, a person familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the NFL Players Association’s offer was confidential. There is no timetable on when Commissioner Roger Goodell will rule on the New England quarterback’s appeal. Several media reports indicated the union’s proposal called for Brady paying a large fine, but with no suspension. The Patriots paid a record $1 million fine and were stripped of two draft picks, including a No. 1 selection next year. Team owner Robert Kraft accepted those punishments while stating he believed the Patriots had done nothing wrong. Brady was suspended for his role in using underinflated footballs in the Patriots’ victory over the Colts in the AFC title game. A league-sanc-

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New England quarterback Tom Brady (12) had the players’ union propose a settlement for his 4-game suspension last week, but it has not gotten a response from the NFL. tioned independent report by attorney Ted Wells found that Brady at the least was “generally aware” of the use of the footballs in what has become known as “Deflategate.” Brady adamantly denied any involvement. Should Goodell uphold the four-game suspension — or even reduce it — Brady is expected to go to

court. The union asked Goodell to recuse himself as the appeal hearing officer, but the commissioner refused, citing his responsibility to protect the integrity of the game. Last week, Goodell said at a fundraiser: “There is no timeline. We want to make sure we have a fair and open process.”

flight surgeon for lacerations and a concussion, Bill was informed by his commander that his only parachute had deployed and was shredded upon impact. After his retirement from the United States Air Force, he went on to teach in the South Carolina public school system for 10 years. He was a member of the Daedallians, VFW, American Legion and MOAA. Surviving in addition to his wife are five sons, Jude McCaffrey and his wife, Daphne, of Sumter, Sean McCaffrey and his wife, Annette, of Sumter, Daniel McCaffrey and his wife, Tamela, of Sumter, Patrick McCaffrey and his wife, Lia, of Homestead, Florida, and Michael McCaffrey and his wife, Carmen, of Sumter; three sisters, Rose Anne Alexatos and her husband, Ed, of Meadville, Pennsylvania, Kathleen Perry of McKean, Pennsylvania, and Mary Ellen McCaffrey of Lorton, Virginia; 12 grandchildren, Robert, Shane, Daniel, Ian, James, Erin, Isabelle, Andrew, Sarah Jane, Julianna, Haley Roone and Emma McCaffrey; one great-grandchild, Molly Sickel; along with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John McCaffrey; and a sister, Sara Jane Seidel. The family will receive

friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Bullock Funeral Home. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20027-7677 or go online to www.uso.org or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

BY MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press PITTSBORO, Ind. — Jeff Gordon felt right at home Thursday back in smalltown Indiana. His parents, some of his longtime friends and even some of his former high school teachers were among hundreds of people lining the streets in Pittsboro to GORDON celebrate Gordon as he wraps up his final full-time season in NASCAR. Here, a short drive from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Gordon honed his racing skills before he was old enough to obtain a driver’s license. Here, he learned the importance of balancing weekend races with daily life. And now, three days before driving in his final Brickyard 400, Gordon came back to a community full of tall corn stalks, endless farming fields and dozens of mementoes bearing his well-known No. 24 to thank his biggest fans.

“This is very cool,” Gordon said after participating in the short parade and brief awards ceremony. “Pittsboro is obviously very memorable to me because we lived here, raced out of here. Several years ago, they named Jeff Gordon Boulevard, so there have always been great experiences here. But to come here and have it be my last Brickyard 400, it’s pretty overwhelming. It’s putting a big smile on my face for the weekend.” The only thing that would make this weekend better would be reaching victory lane Sunday to become the first six-time winner on the speedway’s historic 2.5-mile oval. While the 43-year-old is not an Indiana native by birth, he is one of the state’s favorite sons. His parents moved from California to Pittsboro when Gordon was a rising star on the teenage racing circuit. They wound up in a small, suburban community west of Indy that was willing to support their son’s aspirations along and the importance of Midwestern values.

OBITUARIES ABRAHAM PENDERGRASS MANNING — Abraham “Big Pimppen” Pendergrass, 40, husband of Latressa Cameron Pendergrass, died on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. He was a son of Durant and Emma Barr Pendergrass. The celebratory services will be PENDERheld at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Mt. GRASS Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Manning, with the Rev. Carnell Witherspoon, pastor, presiding, Pastor Joan Wilson officiating and Minister Roberta Pendergrass, Evangelist Carolyn Pendergrass and Minister Charles Pendergrass assisting. Burial will follow in St. Matthews Cemetery, Manning. The family is receiving friends at the home of his parents, 1244 Sassafras Lane, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

BERNARD W. MCCAFFREY Retired Maj. Bernard William “Bill” McCaffrey, age 83, beloved husband of 57 years to Donna Higham McCaffrey, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Meadville, PennsylvaMcCAFFREY nia, he was a son of the late Bernard A. and Irene Hogue McCaffrey. He received his bachelor of science from Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1956 and his master’s in educational psychology from Ball State University in 1977. He served four years in the United States Army during the Korean War and 22 years in the United States Air Force, serving two tours in Vietnam for which he received the Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was also awarded a Well Done Award and the Aircrewman of Distinction Award for heroically piloting his RF-4C airplane with a shattered canopy to base after a multiple bird strike. The beach-seat navigator had ejected and later stated that he had thought they had a mid-air collision with another airplane. For unknown reasons, the navigator did not select the ejection of both pilot and back-seat as was their agreed upon protocol for such situations. After safety landing the jet, while being treated by the

ROBERT D. JONES JR. Robert Darnell Jones Jr., 37, departed this earthly life on Sunday, July 19, 2015, in Sumter County. Born on Aug. 17, 1977, in Sumter County, he was a son of Robert Lee Lewis Sr. and Nancy Ann Jones Lewis. “Robbie,” as he was affecJONES tionately known, was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and

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graduated from Kittrell Job Corps Center Class of 1998. He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents; two sisters, Sabrina Diane Jones of Woodbridge, Virginia, and Lillian Akousha (Waranabi) Jones of Sumter; two aunts, Ella Williams of Sumter and Mattie Davis of Queens, New York; two uncles, Willie Rico Jones and John (Gloria) Williams of Sumter; one grandaunt, Bessie Myers of Sumter; four nieces; two nephews; three great-nieces; two greatnephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 805 S. Harvin St., Sumter, with the Rev. Marion H. Newton Sr., pastor, and the Rev. Jackie Jackson, eulogist. The family is receiving family and friends at the home, 10 Dixie Drive, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m.

The procession will leave at 2 p.m. from the home. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family, friends, and classmates of the Class of 1998. Burial will be in Mt. Sinai Presbyterian Church cemetery, Mt. Sinai Church Road, St. Charles. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

CLARENCE MCKENZIE LAKE CITY — Clarence Mckenzie died July 23, 2015, at his residence in Lynchburg. The family is receiving friends at 5850 Mt. Sinai Road, Lynchburg. Arrangements are entrusted to Graham and Godwin Funeral Home of Lake City.

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JEFFREY H. GUNTER JR. HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina — Jeffrey Hare Gunter Jr., 44, died on Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Hendersonville. He was a son of Jeffrey Hare Gunter Sr. and the late Dolores Boykin Gunter. A casual memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at High Hills of Santee Baptist Church, 6840 Meeting House Road, Dalzell (S.C. 261, Stateburg). The family will receive friends in the outdoor pavilion following the service. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

SAMUEL M. GREENE Samuel M. “Sammy” Greene, 70, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at his home in Sumter. Born on Aug. 18, 1944, in Lee County, he was a son of the late Wesley Wactor and Gertrude Greene. He attended Ebenezer High School in Dalzell. In the 1960s, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he worked as a mechanic, trucker driver and in other self-employment jobs. He was married to Mary Ann Leslie. Sammy relocated back to Sumter in the 1990’s and became employed with Gold Kist/Pilgrim’s Pride. He attended St. Paul Holiness Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Shirley Holiday and later he attended House of Prayer of Worship and Praise under the leadership of Pastor Jannie Dingle. Sammy served diligently as the church drummer. He leaves to cherish his memories: his son, Jayvon Greene Israel; six sisters, Annie Lou, Eula (Cookie), Rosa Lee (Walter), Jannie (John), Susie (Frank), Rebecca, Martha and Susie Mae Jenkins; three brothers, McKinley (Hattie), James (Kami) and James Jenkins; a host of other brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann and Evelina; and one brother, John. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 184 Lake Ashwood Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Ronnie Jeffcoat, pastor, Bishop McKinley Green, eulogist, assisted by Bishop Preston Goodwin and Bishop Reginald Doby. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his sister, Annie Lou Gallishaw, 1006 Catherine Ave., Sumter. Wake services will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. The remains will be placed

in the church at 10 a.m. The funeral procession will leave at 10:20 a.m. from the home of his sister. Floral bearers will be nieces. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in St. Paul Holiness Church cemetery, Martin Town Road, Sumter. 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 management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

JOANNE W. CHARLES Joanne Wilder Charles, 69, died on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia. She was born on April 5, 1946, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Richard “Nelse” Wilder and Hattie Bell Mack Wilder. She leaves to cherish her life: two daughters, Atiya Charles and Tamiko Fletcher. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at St. Marks Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Pinewood. Interment will follow at the church cemetery in Pinewood. Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Heroines of Jericho, Rose of Sharon Court No. 12 last rites ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. The family will receive friends at 6159 Summerton Highway, Manning. Online condolences may be sent to www.summertonfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton, phone (803) 485-3755.

WILLIAM HILTON MANNING — On Tuesday, July 21, 2015, William “Bill” Hilton, husband of Lillie Mae Sabb Hilton, exchanged time for eternity at his residence. Born on July 30, 1940, in the Jordan community of Manning, he was a son of the late Davis and Lucille Dingle Hilton. A service of remembrance for William “Bill” Hilton will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Society Hill AME Church, 1030 Morello Road, S.C. 260 South, Manning, with the Rev. Mary F. Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow in Society Hill AME Church Cemetery, Manning. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence of his son-in-law and daughter, Steve and Virginia Hilton Brock, 1166 Marlowe Drive, Bloomville community, Manning. Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services. Online condolences may be sent to www.flemingdelaine. com or flemingdelaine@aol. com.

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on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

Rev. Brian Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home, 121 N. Lafayette St., Mayesville. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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Tiffany Dawn Kawena Glosemeyer Mellott, age 37, beloved wife of eight years to Shannon Parker Mellott, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

CARMEN J. BOUYEA Carmen Joseph Bouyea, 53, husband of Janet Truett Bouyea, died on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at his home. Services will be announced by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, (803) 7759386.

Nancy S. Russell, 61, wife of John Joseph Russell, died on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Harmon Cuttino Strange and Betty Mitchell Strange. Mrs. Russell was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. She was formerly employed by the Sumter County Department of Corrections and the Sumter County Alcohol & Drug Commission. Surviving are her husband of Sumter; one son, Cory Henderson of Sumter; two stepsons, Adam Russell of Sumter and Israel Russell of Texas; two brothers, Carrol Watford of Sumter and Buddy Strange of Ridgeway; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Arrangements are being handled by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, (803) 775-9386.

JANE F. MASON MAYESVILLE — Jane F. Mason, 60, wife of George W. Mason Sr., died on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at her home. Born on Feb. 9, 1955, in Mt. Pleasant, she was a daughter of Dorothy Spain Comar and the late William J. Comar. She was employed at Food Lion in Palmetto Plaza for 13 years. She will be missed by her husband, George; her mother, Dorothy of Mt. Pleasant; her five children, George W. Mason Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Huntersville, North Carolina, Earl Mason of Mt. Pleasant, Penny Lewis and her husband, Chad, of North Charleston, Keith Mason and his wife, Katherine, of Sumter and Stephanie Mathis and her husband, Derek, of Ladson; four sisters, Kathy Bustos, Judy Hastings, Connie Clements and Pat Johnson, all of Mt. Pleasant; four grandsons; and four granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with Bishop Dr. Edward Fleming and the

BUDDY ATKINSON TIMMONSVILLE — Marion Leslie “Buddy” Atkinson, age 80, passed away on July 22, 2015, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital. Buddy was born in Elliott to the late Charlie Leslie Atkinson and Lucille Rogers Atkinson. He was raised in Sumter and graduated from Edmunds High School. Early in his career, he was employed by Farmer’s Telephone Co. He soon turned his hobby and lifelong passion for Tennessee Walking Horses into a fulltime business. Over the next 50 years, he became a wellknown owner, exhibitor, trainer, boarder and breeder. He received many awards in the walking horse industry, including the South Carolina Professional Horseperson of the Year presented to him by South Carolina Gov. Carroll A. Campbell Jr. He was recognized as the Trainer of the

Year and was awarded membership into the SCWHA Hall of Fame. Buddy was known for his witty humor and quips. He was a man of few words, but his words were thoughtful and conveyed wisdom and understanding. He loved old west cowboy books and movies, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his best friend and companion, Laretha “Pinky” Logue; his four children, Michael Leslie Atkinson (Jacque) of Timmonsville, Cynthia A. Hales of Timmonsville, Sonya A. Secor (Dean) of Mt. Pleasant and Lynn A. Semones (Steven) of Christiansburg, Virginia. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Beth Atkinson, Cameron Atkinson, James Fisher, Jack Fisher, Cassidy Wynn Hales, Grace Secor, Ashleigh Secor, Grayson Semones, Brody Semones and Wyatt Semones; one greatgrandchild, Skyler Miller; his brother and sister-in-law, William “Billy” Hoyt Atkinson and Loretta of Sumter; his nephews, Bill and Charles Atkinson; dear friend and mother of his children, Brenda Mosier Douglass of Moneta, Virginia; his special “children” Roni Atkinson of Florence and Andy and Laura Waites of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and their children, Lilly, Logan and Troy; and many friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Matthew Atkinson. The family would like to thank Dr. Troy Gamble and the nursing and hospital staff at Williamsburg Regional Hospital and Stacey Mosier and the swing bed unit nursing staff at Clarendon Health System for their gracious care and support. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, Florence, with Dr. Eugene T. Mosier presiding. The family will gather and receive friends immediately following services from 5 to 6 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. You are invited to sign the guestbook at laytonandersonfh.com. The family will receive friends at other times at the home of Cindy A. Hales. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the South Carolina Walking Horse Association Scholarship Fund, SCWHA, c/o Darren Sisk, 1460 Green Pond Highway, Walterboro, SC 29488 or to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, c/o Tammy Erwin, 500 Nelson Blvd., Kingstree, SC 29556.

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Legal Notice NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CLOSE LIBERTY COURT AND ALLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumter intends to petition the Court of Common Pleas, Third Judicial Circuit, Sumter County, South Carolina for an order closing the 12.9 foot right of way designated as Liberty Court located as shown in Plat Book 2005 at Page 374, dated May 31, 2005 in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina extending to the south from Hampton Avenue to Liberty Street for a distance of approximately 304.51 feet and the intersecting Alley extending to the east from North Sumter Street to North Main Street for a distance of approximately 458.83 feet appearing in part on said 2005 plat and in part on a plat recorded in Plat Book 2012 at Page 1, varying in width from 5.3 feet to 10.01 feet. Pursuant to Section 57-9-10, et seq., of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the City of Sumter hereby gives notice of intention to so file and will request that title to said right of way known as Liberty Court and the intersecting Alley be vested in the City of Sumter.

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SHOULD YOU WISH TO APPEAR and present any evidence related to same, or have any objection to such action by the City of Sumter, you are directed to contact Howie Owens at 903.436.2535 (office) or 803.607.8222 (mobile).

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In Loving Memory of Mrs. Joan G. Stuckey 12/28/35 - 7/24/10 It's been 5 years. It seems as though it was yesterday. We love you and miss you! But we know you're in a perfect place. We hold onto Psalm 23:6. Your children Joann, Ronnie, & Bernard.

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Card of Thanks Condolences are not just an expression of sympathy, they are not just words-they are expressions of true feelings. It is with sincere appreciation that I extend gratitude to the Sumter Community. On behalf of my family, I would like to say thank you for your generous support throughout our difficult time of bereavement for my wife Carolyn Jones Butler. The flowers, words of expressions, love, and encouragement that was extended will forever remain as a constant reminder to our family how much Carolyn was loved and how much she will be missed. Words alone cannot express our gratitude for you support throughout this time. Sincerely, William Butler & Family

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Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Pocalla Spirits Inc. dba, Mac's Place Spirits 3 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 2041 Wedgefield Road, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than Aug. 9, 2015. 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.

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NOW THAT THE FIREWORKS ARE OVER, SEE WHATS POPPING AT MAYO’S! If your suits aren’t becoming to you, It’s a good time to be coming to Mayo’s! Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7 • www.MayosDiscountSuits.com Summons & Notice SUMMONS IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE #2015DR3148 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF LEE Cecil David Hannibal Plantiff, vs. Ayesha Victoria Hannibal and Donald James, Defendants. TO: DONALD JAMES, DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and required to answer the Summons and Complaint for adoption in the above captioned action while was filed in Lee County Family Court, Bishopville, South Carolina, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber at 7 East Hampton Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 with THIRTY (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Summons and Complaint for Adoption within the time aforesaid; the relief requested therein will be granted.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT, DONALD JAMES, ABOVE NAMED: TAKE NOTICE that the Summons in the above mentioned action, together with the Complaint was filed with in Lee County Family Court on March 16, 2015. A Guardian ad Litem for the minor in the above captioned case is James A. Stoddard, Esquire, 314-A N. Magnolia Street, Sumter, South Carolina, 29150 Tel: (803) 773-6335. Calvin K. Hastie, Sr., Equire HASTIE LAW FIRM 7 East Hampton Avenue Sumter, South Carolina 29150 (803) 774-7776 Attorney for the Plaintiff

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00754 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation against Alfred J. Walker Jr. and Felicia C. Walker, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 3, 2015, at 12:00PM, 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 with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Middleton, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 28 of Valley Forge Subdivision, Section No. 2, as shown on a subdivision plat prepared by Carl J. Croft, RLS, dated March 31, 1993 and recorded February 14, 1996, in Plat Book 96 at Page 148 in the Office of the Register of Deeds 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 in lieu of the metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This being the property known as 740 George Washington Blvd. Being the same property conveyed unto Alfred J. Walker, Jr. and Felicia C. Walker by deed from Carolina Construction of Sumter, LLC dated September 19, 2013 and recorded September 19, 2013 in Deed Book 1193 at Page 4156 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. TMS No. 159-03-01-059 Property Address: 740 George Washington Boulevard, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.7500%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. Since a deficiency judgment is being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the date of sale, pursuant to S.C. Code ANN. Section 15-39-720, (1976). The deficiency judgment may be waived by the Plaintiff upon written request prior to sale. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1144935 7/17, 7/24, 07/31/2015

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-01731 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC vs. The Estate of Evetta B. Vaughn, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Evetta B. Vaughn, Deceased, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real

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estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants, persons under disability, or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as Richard Roe; Capitola Vaughn; Kadijah Vaughn; Marion Vaughn; Erin Capital Management, LLC, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 3, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

such metes, boundaries, course and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of §30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. A l s o i n c l u d e s a mobile/manufactured home, a 1982 Palace Scotthouse, Serial No.: SHS1WGA16820818.This being the property conveyed unto Mary J. Norris by deed of Charles M. Smith dated June 8, 2004 and recorded June 10, 2004 in Deed Book 941 at Page 751 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, by deed unto David R. Norris from Mary J. Norris dated June 8, 2004 and recorded March 11, 2009 in Deed Book 1119 at Page 3212 in said ROD Office. TMS No. 1590501015 Property Address: 4 Driftwood Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.0000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1144937 7/17, 7/24, 07/31/2015

such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. As a personal or deficiency judgment is demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days pursuant to the S.C. Code Ann. Section 15-39-720 (1976). If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN SUMTER TOWNSHIP, SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING DELINEATED AS LOT 106 OF SECTION 3 OF GUIGNARD PARK SUBDIVISION ON PLAT PREPARED BY H.S. WILLSON, RLS, DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1993 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 16, 1993 IN PLAT BOOK 93 AT PAGE 1960 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LOT 85 AND MEASURING THEREON 109.91 FEET, ON THE EAST BY SPAULDING AVENUE AND MEASURING THEREON IN A CURVED LINE 129.17 FEET, ON THE SOUTH BY LOT 105 AND MEASURING THEREON 107.90 FEET, AND ON THE WEST BY LOT 86 AND MEASURING THEREON 82.93 FEET, BE THE SAID MEASUREMENTS MORE OR LESS. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO EVERETTE R. BROWN AND EVETTA B. VAUGHN BY DEED OF SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH DATED NOVEMBER 6, 1992 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 13, 1992 IN DEED BOOK 558 AT PAGE 1629 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF S O U T H C A R O L I N A . THEREAFTER, EVERETTE R. BROWN CONVEYED HER ONE-HALF (1/2) INTEREST TO EVETTA B. VAUGHN BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 IN DEED BOOK 580 AT PAGE 416 IN SAID RECORDS.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1027 Spaulding Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 2261402002 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-17305 NOTICE OF SALE 2012-CP-43-2392 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: GMAT Legal Title Trust 2013-1, U.S. Bank, National Association, as Legal Title Trustee against David Norris aka David R. Norris, individually, and as heir to the Estate of Mary J. Norris aka Mary Jane Norris, Deceased; the Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Mary J. Norris aka Mary Jane Norris; Sandy Wright, Edward Norris, William Norris, Johnny Norris, Carolyn Dicks, Wanda Moses, Michael Norris, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Mary J. Norris aka Mary Jane Norris, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 3, 2015, 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, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 35 of Ravenwood Subdivision, and shown on a plat by Michael T. Arant, Sr., R.L.S., dated September 13, 1978 and recorded in Plat Book Z-45 at Page 301 in the RMC Office for Sumter County Said Lot 35 has

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2015-CP-43-00074 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of M&T Bank vs. John T. Conner, Jr.; Colleen K. Conner; Brittany L. Conner, as Trustee for 2555 Lorentz Drive Trust, a Land Trust; James D. Grant; Bank of America, N.A.; Discover Bank; I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 8/3/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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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, containing 0.40 acre, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 13 of Amherst Subdivision on that plat prepared by James D. Willson, RLS, dated June 5, 1996 and recorded in Plat Book 96 at page 750 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§ 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 2555 Lorentz Drive, Sumter, SC. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to John T. Conner, Jr. and Colleen K. Conner by virtue of a Deed from Brittany L. Conner, as Trustee for 2555 Lorentz Drive Trust, a Land Trust, dated April 20, 2007 and recorded April 23, 2007 in Book 1074 at page 1323 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. THEREAFTER, John T. Conner, Jr. and Colleen K. Conner conveyed subject property to Brittany L. Conner, as Trustee for 2555 Lorentz Drive Trust, a Land Trust by virtue of a Deed dated May 2, 2007 and recorded May 10, 2007 in Book 1077 at Page 382 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina making Brittany L. Conner, as Trustee for 2555 Lorentz Drive Trust, a Land Trust the sole owner of subject property.

2555 Lorentz Drive Sumter, SC 29154 TMS# 207-10-06-007 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven and 00/100 (7%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale shall be obtained

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-00792 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-Bass Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-RP1 vs. Marie McFadden Conway; Shema Conway; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. s/b/m to Wells Fargo Financial Bank; First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 3, 2015 at 11:00AM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THAT LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTED AS LOT 203 ON PLAT PREPARED BY JULIAN B. ALLEN DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1988 IN PLAT BOOK 88 AT PAGE 978 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARIE M. CONWAY BY DEED OF H. L. ENGLISH DATED JANUARY 25, 1995 AND RECORDED JANUARY 26, 1995 IN DEED BOOK 616 AT PAGE 1929 AND THEREAFTER CONVEYED FROM MARIE M. CONWAY TO MARIE MCFADDEN AND SHEMA CONWAY BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 18, 2002 IN DEED BOOK 861 AT PAGE 29 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1027 Morton Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 2510701064 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2% 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 13-21021

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Christine A. Chichester a/k/a Christine Chichester; Sharon A. Chichester n/k/a Sharon Drayton; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-2002, The following property will be sold on August 3, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.38 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated June 10, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002, at Page 341.Pursuant to SEction 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby craved for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This being the property known as 121 N. Purdy Street, Sumter, South Carolina and is shown on the maps for Sumter County as tax map #228-11-01-036. The grantor, for the benefit of the trustees of the Whitaker Trust, the owner of the adjoining property on the South reserves a perpetual

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easement for the continued maintenance, at its present location, of the fence which encroaches slightly to the property herein conveyed. This property conveyed subject to all easements, right-of-way, restrictions, and covenants of record in the Sumter County Register of Deeds Office. Derivation: Book 1146; Page 97

121 North Purdy St, Sumter, SC 29150 228-11-01-036 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §15-39-720 (1976). The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a personal or deficiency judgment, at any time prior to the foreclosure sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.84% 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-43-2002. 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 013893-01311 FM Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-2631 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture against Jeffery J. Watts a/k/a Jeffery Watts and James W. Lewis, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 3, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #1, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated February 8, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 99 at Page 179, 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, as amended. This being the same property conveyed to Jeffery J. Watts by deed of Fireguys Properties, LLC dated September 2, 2008 and recorded on September 3, 2008 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1111 at Page 3345.

TMS # 190-15-01-038 Property Address: 3314 Annie St., Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797

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NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-2343 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiFinancial Servicing LLC against Albert Carroll, The South Carolina Department of Revenue, and The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 3, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in Sumter County, South Carolina, shown on Sumter County. The Tax Map shows 36.03 acres, but it is believed that this parcel contains only 30 acres, more or less. Tax ID: 076-00-01-021/400-00.28-933. Also includes a mobile/manufactured home, a 1997 General VIN # GMHGA1509613484ABC.Being the same property conveyed to Albert Carroll by deed from W.R. McLeod dated April 15, 2003 and recorded April 17, 2003 in Volume 885, Page 1 in Sumter Records,State of SC. TMS No. 076-00-01-021 Property Address: 3280 Root Road, 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 11.7624%. 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 1145651 7/17, 7/24, 07/31/2015

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Roger H. Jackson; Midland Funding, LLC;, C/A No. 15-CP-43-0571, The following property will be sold on August 3, 2015, 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, identified as Lot No. 84A of General Sumter Estates Subdivision Section No. 16 and being more fully shown on a plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated July 14, 1986 and recorded in Plat Book 86 at Page 1054 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 8050 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, South Carolina and represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 093-11-01-024. Derivation: Book 1133; Page 3659

8050 Meeting House Road Dalzell, SC 29040-9781

0931101024 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% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0571. 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 013263-06541 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015

Notice of Sale

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Sarah Keister; Joshua J. Keister a/k/a Joshua James Keister;, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1484, The following property will be sold on August 3, 2015 at 12:00PM 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 Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated Lot 270 on that certain plat prepared of Linwood Subdivision, prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III RLS, dated October 17, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2007 at page 523. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This is the same property known as 3055 Explorer Drive, Dalzell, SC. Represented by Tax Map No.152-01-02-001. Derivation: Book 1143 at Page 2324. 3055 Explorer Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 152-01-02-001, 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 30 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 4.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1484. 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 011227-01439 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1145664 7/17, 7/24, 07/31/2015

of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

This being the same property conveyed to Ivan Sanders by deed of Patricia A. Sanders, recorded October 14, 2005 in vol. 1001 at page 1317 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County.

Southeast along Bradley for 120.02 feet; Southwest along lot 3 for 349.06 feet; Northwest along Bennett Drive for 120.00 feet; Northeast along lot #5 for 349.21 feet to the point of beginning. This parcel further identified as lot 4 Block C phase 2 of Swift Creek S/D and also shown on plat recorded Book 95 Page 229.

Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot 44R of Hatfield Estates Section 1 as shown on that certain plat prepared by Louis White Tisdale, RLD, dated March 29, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB 2000 at Page 243. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

any unknown infants, persons under disability, or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as Richard Roe, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 3, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-00161 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for Queen's Park Oval Asset Holding Trust against Bernard Quattlebaum, Jr., Bernard Quattlebaum, Sr., South Carolina Department of Revenue and United States of America, acting by and through its agency, the Internal Revenue Service, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 3, 2015, at 12:00PM, 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 with the improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being designated as Lot No. 29 of Kings Pointe Subdivision as shown on Plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated January 19, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2005 at page 52. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 1330 Kings Pointe Drive and is shown on the Auditor's map of Sumter County as Tax Parcel 226-16-01-075. This being the same property conveyed to Bernard Quattlebaum, Sr. and Bernard Quattlebaum, Jr., as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Kimberly M. Rose, dated April 21, 2008 and recorded April 21, 2008 in Book 1104 at page 001396 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. TMS No. 226-16-01-075 Property Address: 1330 Kings Pointe Dr., Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.0000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. The Sale is made subject to the Right of Redemption of the United States of America, pursuant to Section 2410(c), U.S. Code, for a period of 120 days from date of sale. 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 1142728 7/17, 7/24, 07/31/2015

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00852 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, National Association vs. John C. Hemming a/k/a John C. Hemming, Jr.; Lisa A. Hemming; Philip C. Kirlis; Anne B. Kirlis; Discover Bank, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 3, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse City

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS THERON, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 3 ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF CURTIS PARK, MADE BY H.S. WILLSON, R.L.S. DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1964 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEED FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-20, PAGE 147 AND ALSO SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SAM M. HUNTER DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 1965 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-22, AT PAGE 23, SAID LOT ACCORDING TO BOTH PLATS BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY PORTIONS OF LOT NO. 148 AND 149 AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-13, PAGE 80, AND MEASURING THEREON A TOTAL OF 65 FEET; ON THE EAST BY LOT NO. 2 AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT WHEREON IT FRONTS AND MEASURES ON CURVED LINE 141 FEET; ON THE WEST BY LOT NO. 4 SHOWN ON SAID PLAT WHEREON IT MEASURES 175 FEET; BE ALL SAID MEASUREMENTS ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1 HENRIETTA DRIVE, SUMTER, SC. REPRESENTED BY TAX PARCEL NO. 206-0404-032. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN C. HEMMING AND LISA A. HEMMINGS BY DEED OF STAN ARDIS AND MARIJON ARDIS DATED OCTOBER 30, 2006 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 30, 2006 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 1051, AT PAGE 790.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1 Henrietta Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 2060404032 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 13-19401

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-1628 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, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, against Ivan Sanders, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on August 03, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown on a plat of Palmer & Malone, C.E.`s dated April 18, 1949 and recorded in Plat Book Z-8 at page 102 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Said lot being bounded on the North by West Liberty Street a distance of 162.7 feet; on the East by South Salem Avenue a distance of 41.04 feet; on the South by property now or formerly of Lucille Kennon a distance of 162.5 feet; and on the West by lands now or formerly of O.C. Deschamps a distance of 39.2 feet. Less any portion of said property taken by the State Highway Department for the widening of Liberty Street. This being the property known as 402 West Liberty Street. TMS No.: 228-14-05-003 This being the same property conveyed to Ivan Sanders by Deed by David Sanders, recorded August 25, 2005 in vol. 994 at page 1198 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. ALSO: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land located in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being the western one-half (1/2) of a lot with improvements thereon as shown on a plat prepared by Palmer & Malone, C.E.`s dated April 18, 1949 and recorded in Plat Book Z-8 at page 120 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County and being shown on a more recent plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS dated October 29, 1985 and recorded in Plat Book 85 at page 1145 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. According to the more recent plat this property has the following boundaries and measurements, to wit: on the North by a concrete walk that runs adjacent to West Liberty Street whereon it measures 81.3 feet; on the East by property of Sanders being the eastern one-half (1/2) of said lot whereon it measures 40.14 feet; on the South by property of Sims W. Scott whereon it measures 81.17 feet; and on the West by Liberty Street Office Complex whereon it measures 39.14 feet. This being the property known as 406 West Liberty Street. TMC No.: 228-14-05-038

TMS Number: 1350004003228-14-05-003 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 402 & 406 West Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150 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 2.00000% 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, Suite 104-A Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 334-7114 Attorneys for Plaintiff HLF # 020625 NOTICE OF SALE 2011-CP-43-01563 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Karen Glisson a/k/a Karen D. Jones Glisson, Nathaniel Glisson, and Citibank, Federal Savings Bank, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on August 3, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: 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. 52 of Huntington Subdivision as shown in Plat Book Z-48 at Page 400 and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated October 2, 1986 recorded in Plat Book 86 at Page 1587 records of Sumter County RMC Office. Said Lot No. 52 being bounded and measuring as follows: On the Northwest by College Properties Inc. Said plat and measuring thereon 25.95 feet and 68.1 feet; on the Northeast by Lot No. 51 said plat and measuring thereon 149.92 feet; on the Southeast by Club Lane said plat and fronting thereon 56.38 feet, 69.66 feet in an arch and 14.3 feet; and on the Southwest by Lot No. 53 said plat and measuring thereon 149.85 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said most recent plat. This being the same property conveyed to Nathaniel Glisson and Karen D. Jones, as tenants in common with the indestructible right of survivorship, by Deed of Daniel E. Sniezek and Peggy Ann Sniezek dated December 19, 1989 and recorded December 28, 1989 in Book 499 at Page 180; subsequently Nathaniel Glisson and Karen D. Jones conveyed the subject property to Nathaniel Glisson and Karen D. Jones Glisson, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, by deed dated August 17, 2001 and recorded August 23, 2001 in Book 813 at Page 1934. TMS No. 226-01-03-010 Property Address: 869 Club Lane, Unit 1, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.7400%. 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 1145650 7/17, 7/24, 07/31/2015

TMS Number: 084-00-01-061 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7461 Bennett Drive, Rembert, SC This being the same property conveyed to Jerry Kershaw by deed of Tom Dennis Realty, Inc., dated October 12, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on October 23, 2000, in Deed Book 785 at Page 928. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 8.0% 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

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. vs. Jennifer T McCauley; SC Housing Corp., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 8/3/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: and

2691 Trufield Drive Sumter, SC 29153-8165 TMS# 189-05-02-004 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Five and 00/100 (5%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-02632

Legal Description Address:

THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Jennifer T. McCauley by virtue of a Deed from Martha Waters dated October 14, 2009 and recorded November 19, 2009 in Book 1132 at Page 1076 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

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ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of

Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02353 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs. The Estate of Shirley O. King, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Shirley O. King, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as John Doe, and

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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 3, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-9, AT PAGE 88, AND MORE RECENTLY AND PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON A PLAT BY D.D. EDMUNDS, R.L.S. DATED JUNE 26, 1991, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 91 AT PAGE 848, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. SAID LOT NO 3 BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHWEST BY LOT NO 5, SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 100.08 FEET; ON THE NORTHEAST BY CLIFTON ROAD, SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 199.78 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY OSWEGO ROAD (US HWY NO 401), SAID PLAT, MEASURING THEREON 99.71 FEET; AND ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO 4, SAID PLAT, MEASURING THEREON 198.12 FEET. BE ALL DIMENSIONS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. [SEE ALSO A LATER RECORDED PLAT IN BOOK 95, PAGE 813] THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAMES E. KING AND SHIRLEY O. KING AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP BY DEED OF RANDALL J. SCOTT AND MARY M. SCOTT, DATED 8/18/1995 AND RECORDED 8/22/1995 IN BOOK 629 AT PAGE 486 IN THE OFFICE OF RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, JAMES E KING PASSED AWAY ON 8/5/2001, MAKING SHIRLEY O. KING THE SOLE PROPERTY OWNER.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1120 Oswego Highway, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 247-13-02-005 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and

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NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1082 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of CPCA TRUST I, against Jerry Kershaw; the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on August 3, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: That parcel of land situate in Sumter County South Carolina, shown on plat for Nikki S. Kershaw and Alice Kershaw by Douglas E. Platt, Sr., PLS 4041 December 22, 2006 recorded in Book PB2007 at Page 39 and incorporated herein by reference having the following measurements: Beginning at the Northeast corner and running

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restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-00295

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-2462 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against David M. Morris, Jr., Tamara Morris a/k/a Tamara H. Morris, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 3, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, containing 0.78 acres(s), more or less, together with any and all improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in Sumter Township, the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 12 of The Vintage Subdivision, on that certain plat by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated August 13, 1999, amended March 9, 2001 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2001 at Page 192. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plat(s) 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. 207-12-03-012 upon the records of the Sumter County Auditor, and is known as 1830 Vintage Court, Sumter, SC. This being the same property conveyed to David M. Morris, Jr. and Tamara H. Morris by deed of Ronald G. Eldridge, Jr. dated February 28, 2011 and recorded March 1, 2011 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1151 at Page 1563.

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Property Address: 1830 Vintage Court Sumter, S.C. 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-882 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SUMTER COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Pursuant to Court Decree in Case No. 2015-CP-43-882, 620 Dillon Trace Street Holdings, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Dillon Trace, LLC, Defendant, the undersigned Sumter County Special Referee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin St., Sumter, SC 29150 on August 3, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. the following property situated in Sumter County, South Carolina described as: All of the "Property" as defined and described in the Commercial Mortgage, Security Agreement, Fixture Filing Financing Statement and Assignment of Leases, Rents, Income and Profits given by Dillon Trace, LLC ("Borrower"), dated September 14, 2006, recorded in the Sumter County Register of Deeds (the "Register") on September 18, 2006 in Book 1045 at Page 872, which description of the Property is fully incorporated herein by reference and includes, without limitation, the "Land," as defined in the Mortgage, reformed by the Court's foreclosure decree and described hereinbelow, and further includes: a. any and all buildings, structures and other improvements erected, constructed, placed or located on the Land including, without limitation, fixtures, tenements, attachments, appliances, equipment, building systems, machinery, and other articles attached to or used in connection with said buildings, structures and other improvements (collectively, the "Improvements"); b. all easements, tenements, hereditaments, appurtenances, rights-of-way and rights owned by Borrower used or useful in connection with, or located on, under or above all or any part of the Land or as a means of access thereto; all rights to the nonexclusive use of common drive entries; any and all right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any land lying within the right-of-way of any street, open or proposed, adjoining the Land; and any and all sidewalks, vaults, alleys and strips and gores of land adjacent to or used

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release of any claims against any third parties. Terms of sale - cash; purchaser to pay for deed and deed stamps.

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 10.875% 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.

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 Hon. A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Sumter County Special Referee

in connection with the Land; c. all goods, chattels, construction materials, furniture, furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appliances, and other items of personal property, whether tangible or intangible, of any kind, nature or description, owned by Borrower, including, without limitation, improvements including, without limitation, furnaces, steam boilers, hot water boilers, oil burners, pipes, radiators, air conditioning and sprinkling systems, gas and electric fixtures, carpets, rugs, shades, awnings, screens, elevators, motors, dynamos, cabinets, and all other furnishings, tools, equipment and machinery, appliances, building supplies, materials, fittings and fixtures of every kind, which is or are located upon, attached, affixed to or used or useful, either directly or indirectly, in connection with the complete and comfortable use, occupancy and operation of the Property and Improvements, whether or not any of such personal property is a Fixture (defined below), and all other portions of the "Personal Property," as defined in the Mortgage; such Personal Property shall include, without limitation, all Accounts, Documents, Instruments, Chattel Paper, Goods, Equipment, General Intangibles, Fixtures and Inventory, as those terms are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code of South Carolina; and d. Any and all other collateral set forth in the UCC Financing Statement recorded with the Register in Book 1151 at Page 1006. The "Land" referred to herein, situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land, with all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 10.44 acres and being more particularly shown and delineated on a plat prepared for Whitaker Trust, by Willson Land Surveying, Inc., James D. Willson, RLS # 17230 dated July 25, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 443, and shown thereon as having the following metes and bounds, to-wit: beginning at a p.k. nail located at the centerline intersection of Wise Drive and Farmers Telephone Road proceed north 24Â°10'12" east for a distance of 75.17 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar shown as the P.O.B. (Point of Beginning) thence proceed along the right of way of Wise Drive north 02Â°08'13" west for a distance of 683.49 feet to an iron pin found a # 4 rebar located in the center of a ditch; thence turning and running along property owned by Blanding for the following bearings and distances: south 43Â°38'52" east for a distance of 43.40 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar, south 48Â°35'24" east for a distance of 91.20 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar, south 26Â°31'19" east for a distance of 63.77 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar, south 55Â°40'29" east for a distance of 135.52 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar, south 32Â°27'12" east for a distance of 84.32 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar, south 52Â°02'20" east for a distance of 82.88 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar, south 56Â°36'02" east for a distance of 51.83 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar, south 57Â°23'14" east for a distance of 21.83 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar; thence turning and running along the property of Sumter County for the following bearings and distances: south 08Â°32'05" east for a distance of 16.96 feet to an iron pin set a # 6 rebar, south 12Â°01'56" east for a distance of 101.12 feet to an iron pin set a # 6 rebar, south 04Â°33'35" east for a distance of 92.29 feet to an iron pin set a # 6 rebar, south 07Â°36'00" east for a distance of 104.86 feet to an iron pin set a # 6 rebar, south 00Â°53'37" west for a distance of 113.31 feet to an iron pin set a # 6 rebar, south 02Â°31'17" east for a distance of 71.08 feet to an iron pin set a # 6 rebar, south 04Â°00'35" west for a distance of 45.11 feet to an iron pin set a # 6 rebar, south 20Â°49'55" west for a distance of 116.34 feet to an iron pin found a # 4 rebar, south 21Â°20'36" west for a distance of 474.19 feet to an iron pin found a # 4 rebar, north 87Â°04'27" west for a distance of 176.18 feet to an iron pin found a # 4 rebar located at the right of way of Wise Drive; thence turning and running along the right of way of Wise Drive along a curve to the right having a chord of north 00Â°46'25" west for a distance of 135.01 feet, radius of 1514.15 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar; thence continuing along the right of way of Wise Drive north 02Â°05'50" west for a distance of 652.90 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar; thence south 87Â°56'32" west for a distance of 12.59 feet to an iron pin set a # 4 rebar being the P.O.B. This tract contains 10.44 acres. Derivation: This is the same property conveyed by Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr., and Edsel V. Whitaker, Jr., Trustees of the Whitaker Trust dated January 1, 1980 as amended, to Dillon Trace, LLC, by Title to Land dated September 14, 2006 and recorded September 18, 2006 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds in Book 1045 at Page 846. Address: for information only, see 620, 640, 650, 660, 670 and 690 Dillon Trace St., Sumter, SC Parcel ID: for information only, see 230-00-02-036 The Property will be sold subject to any past due or accruing property taxes, assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. The successful bidder must pay interim interest from the date of sale through date of compliance at the rate of 10.10% per annum. A personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded, bidding will be re-opened thirty (30) days after the date of sale, and the successful bidder shall comply with the bid within thirty (30) days after bidding is closed. Each successful bidder other than Plaintiff will be required to deposit with the Special Referee, at the conclusion of bidding, 5% of bid in cash or certified check as evidence of good faith. If any successful bidder fails or refuses to comply with its bid, such deposit shall be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt, and the Special Referee may forthwith re-advertise and resell said property upon the same terms on some subsequent sales day at the risk of former purchaser until obtaining full compliance with sale. If neither the Plaintiff nor its representative appears at the scheduled sale of the Property, the sale will be null, void, and of no force and effect, and the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sale date. Plaintiff may waive deficiency judgment at any time prior to the sale. Nothing herein is intended or should be construed as a waiver or

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David Simpkins, Esq. for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-00363 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Philip Lee Williams, Lisa Renee Gillespie, David Glen Williams as heirs as law of Warren M. Williams a/k/a Warren Marshall Williams, deceased, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, August 3, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as a lot containing 0.40 acres, as shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated June 18, 1991 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County Plat Book 91, page 853. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This is the same property known as 19 Hinson Street, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 252-01-03-005. This being the same property conveyed to Warren M. Williams by deed of June Floyd by deed dated September 27, 2007 and recorded on September 28, 2007 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in book 1092 at page 3568.

TMS # 252-01-03-005 Property Address: 19 Hinson St., Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00857 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Beal Bank S.S.B. vs. Jacklyn Conyers; Citifinancial Credit Company s/b/m to TranSouth Financial Corporation, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 3, 2015 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 ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF SUMTER, IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AS 20 WALKER AVENUE AND BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURED AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF DICK RICHARDSON ON WHICH IT MEASURES 140 FEET; ON THE EAST BY WALKER AVENUE ON WHICH IT MEASURES 43 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY LAND NOW OR FORMERLY OF HILTON ON WHICH IT MEASURES 140 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY LAND NOW OR FORMERLY OF R. SCHWARTZ ON WHICH IT MEASURES 42 FEET. ALL MEASUREMENTS BEING A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JEAN CONYERS A/K/A JEAN DICKERSON CONYERS BY DEED OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE OF ROLLAND CONYERS A/K/A JALLY CONYERS DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 IN BOOK 718 AT PAGE 843 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A . THEREAFTER, THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JACKLYN CONYERS BY DEED FROM JEAN DICKENSON CONYERS DATED JANUARY 4, 2008 AND RECORDED JANUARY 4, 2008 IN BOOK 1098 AT PAGE 1068 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 20 Walker Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 2281504031 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

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-01801

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02426 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee for the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF15 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF15 vs. John Anthony Morris; Regina L. Morris; Sumter County Clerk of Court, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 3, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PROVIDENCE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 78 OF "ROLLING HILLS" SUBDIVISION, SECTION II, PHASE II AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY LINDLER LAND SURVEYING, LLC DATED APRIL 5, 2002 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2003 AT PAGE 162 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 30-5-050 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN ANTHONY MORRIS AND REGINA L. MORRIS BY DEED FROM RUSSELL A. TORBETT DATED AUGUST 30, 2006 AND RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2006, IN BOOK 1043 AT PAGE 382; SUBSEQUENTLY, REGINA L. MORRIS ATTEMPTED TO CONVEY HER INTEREST IN SAID PROPERTY TO JOHN ANTHONY MORRIS BY QUITCLAIM DEED DATED MAY 7, 2008 AND RECORDED MAY 13, 2008, IN BOOK 1105 AT PAGE 2259, ALL RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4405 Manigault Street, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 151-11-01-007 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.875% 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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-22047 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: BOKF, N.A. dba Bank of Oklahoma, NA vs. Barney E. Osborne a/k/a Barney E. Osborne, Jr.; Veronica A. Osborne; The South Carolina Department of Revenue; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-0139, The following property will be sold on August 3, 2015 at 12:00PM at the Sumter County Courthouse 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 City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No 35 of Pinefield, as shown in Plat Book Z-13 at Page 73, and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Joseph R Edwards, R L S, dated January 26, 1987 recorded in Plat Book 87 at Page 106, records of Sumter County Said Lot No 35 being bounded and measuring thereon on the Northwest by Lot No. 34, said plat, and measuring thereon 164.81 feet, on the Northeast by Thelma Drive, said plat, and fronting thereon 89.85 feet, on the Southeast by Lot No 36, said plat, and measuring thereon 165.17 feet, and on the Southwest by Lot Nos. 6 and 7, said plat, and measuring thereon 90.07 feet Be all dimensions a little more or little less and according to said plat This being the property known as 120 Thelma Drive. Derivation: Book 491 at Page 1504. 120 Thelma Dr, Sumter, SC 29150 204-04-01-017, 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 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 8.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0139. 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 013612-00004 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1145828 7/17, 7/24, 07/31/2015 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-1 vs. James L. Wilson; Lisa R. Wilson; Morris & Morris Construction Company, Inc.; First Financial Corporation;, C/A No. 11-CP-43-2128, The following property will be sold on August 3, 2015 at 12:00PM at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 31 of Gingko Hills Subdivision-Phase I, as shown on that certain plat of Louis W. Tisdale, PLS, dated July 26, 2002, revised November 5, 2002, final January 16, 2003 and recorded in Plat Book 2003 at Page 76, records of Sumter County. Said lot 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 for South Carolina, as amended. This being the property known as 2675 Maidenhair Lane. Derivation: Book 962 at Page 560 2675 Maidenhair Lane, Sumter, SC 29153 200-16-03-001, 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

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may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #11-CP-43-2128. 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 016479-00077 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1145665 7/17, 7/24, 07/31/2015

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00791 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Steven F. Szewczak; Patriot Village I Homeowners Association, Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on August 3, 2015 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 IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 37 ON A PLAT ENTITLED "PATRIOT VILLAGE", AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF LOUIS W. TISDALE, R.L.S., DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2003 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2004 AT PAGE 374, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 60 SENATE LANE, SUMTER, SC. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO STEVEN F. SZEWCZAK BY DEED FROM MICHAEL J. SVETLIK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 IN BOOK 999 AT PAGE 233 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 60 Senate Lane, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 185-16-03-021 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-02900

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Perfect ending? Undefeated Chapin/Newberry aims for another championship BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Daniel Gregory’s first year as the American Legion baseball head coach at Chapin/ Newberry couldn’t have gone any better – literally. Post 193/24 rattled off 15 straight wins in the regular season, won the League VIII title and then swept DalzellShaw in the best-of-5 opening round of the state playoffs to move to 18-0. And after accepting a second-round bye, that’s exactly how they’ll enter Saturday’s state tournament at Riley Park against Gaffney at 9 a.m. “Whenever anyone approaches me about our success, I always say it helps to have really good players,” Gregory said chuckling. “We’ve got some really good feeder schools that have given us some really good players, and it’s been a blessing to coach these guys this year.” The biggest keys to C/N’s success? Pitching and defense, Gregory said. “We’ve allowed more than five runs in a game just once,” he said. “And we catch the ball really well. I know even the guys are surprised if we commit multiple errors in a game. “But pitching, defense and timely hitting. I know that’s baseball cliché, but that’s how

we’ve gotten here.” Those three aspects also go hand in and with talent and experience. Post 193/24 boasts a dozen or so players who return from last year’s state tournament team along with some prized new additions. Ryne Huggins tops that list as the pitching staff ace. Huggins will be attending Clemson come the fall. Ryan Stoudemire – who was a member of Chapin’s state title team in 2013 – is back after missing last year. The Charleston Southern commitment has been a force on the mound and at the plate. Danton Hyman and Tristan Smaltz round out the rotation, but Gregory has a wealth of bullpen arms to turn to as well. Pat Yoder, Zach Ziesing, Corey Stone, Trey Huber and Kevis Burton are all viable options. Burton was in the starting rotation earlier in the year, but has been used more as an outfielder. “I’d feel comfortable with any of those guys late in a 1-run ballgame,” Gregory said. “They don’t get rattled and they come in and throw strikes.” Leading the offense is a familiar face to Sumterites. University of South Carolina Sumter shortstop Justin Hawkins reunited with Gregory, his former high school coach, for one last season and

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Chapin/Newberry pitcher Ryne Huggins leads an undefeated Post 193/24 team into the American Legion state tournament this weekend where it will take on Gaffney at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Riley Park. has been a solid presence in the middle of the lineup. He’s joined by catchers Blake Smith and Duncan Crotwell along with Stoudemire and Landon Allison. Hyman leads off for C/N followed by second baseman Peyton Spangler. Kevis Bur-

ton and Andrew Livingston have also come on as of late, Gregory said, to give Post 193/24 a lot of solid options throughout the option. “If I had to point to one person who’s carried us offensively, I couldn’t,” Gregory said. “It’s been a different

name every night. These kids have worked hard and they’ve done a tremendous job of getting on base and then putting the ball in play. “I can’t tell you who it’s going to be from night to night, but I know it’s going to happen.”

Resilient Gaffney looks to match ’11 title run BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com Riding some strong momentum and playing with a lot of confidence, Gaffney Post 109 hopes to continue is recent run of stellar play heading into Saturday’s double-elimination American Legion baseball state tournament. Gaffney, which is 23-8 on the season, will take on unbeaten Chapin/Newberry, in the opening game of the state tournament on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Riley Park. Chapin is 18-0 and took a second-round bye after sweeping DalzellShaw 3-0 in its opening-round series. Post 109, which is making its first state tourney appearance since it went to the American Legion World Series in 2011, had no trouble in its first-round matchup as it swept Belton 3-0. However, Gaffney got down 0-2 to topseeded Fort Mill before rallying for three straight wins to advance. “It’s like I told my players, you go down there and play well early good things can happen,” Gaffney first-year head coach Terry Wright said. “You get in the losers bracket it gets somewhat tough because there again your backs are against the wall. I also

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Alex Raines, left, and Gaffney Post 109 will face undefeated Chapin/Newberry on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Riley Park in the opening game of the American Legion state tournament. told them you just came back from two games down to win three in a row, so I’m not wanting to lose by no means, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of it were we to get in the losers bracket.” Wright said the Fort Mill series has given his team both confidence and momentum heading into state. “The one thing about this group is they play together,”

the Gaffney head coach said “There is no -- I call them ‘I’ guys -- there are no ‘I’ guys on our team. We’re kind of an intense team and our guys pick each other up.” Fort Mill opened the second round series with a 9-2 victory then a 9-7 win in which Gaffney had some miscues but Wright thought his guys gained some momentum in the loss.

“The kids could’ve dropped their heads and kind of cashed it in, but a lot of kids wanted to hit early that morning (after the Game 2 loss) because we had gone from getting six to seven hits a game then we had 11 or 12 hits in that (9-7 loss),” he explained. With its season on the line, Gaffney went on the road and earned an 11-3 victory. It came home for an 8-0 victory

against College of Charleston commitment Clay Hunt before winning 7-4 on the road again to advance. “We just started hitting the ball, and baseball being a game of momentum, it seemed like momentum shifted,” Wright said. “I told them that Friday if we can beat these guys and tie the series up that’s going to put a ton of pressure on them. Then Saturday my leadoff hitter hits a leadoff home run and it kind of set the tone early in the game.” Post 109 has several veteran players and has six who are either committed or going to college. Chris Clary is the leadoff man and is committed to Gardner-Webb. Zach Wood, an Erskine College commit, bats second in the order and plays third base and pitches. Alex Raines, a catcher who hits third, is committed to Winthrop University. Camron Farley, a pitcher, is also an Erskine commit. Josh Sereno plays at Mars Hill College and Jackson Propst, a second baseman, is a Citadel commit. “My pitching staff has been pretty good all year long; it’s been one of our strong points,” Wright explained. “We’ve got a lot of pitchers, probably out of 18 guys I’ve got 13 who can pitch.”

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Next man up Injury-plagued P-15’s rounding into shape at right time BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Dealing with injuries has been a part of sports since there have been sports. What the Sumter P-15’s have had to deal with in this American Legion baseball season, especially on the mound, has gone a bit beyond the norm. Sumter expected to be deep in pitching entering the season with Jacob Watcher, Philip Watcher, Britton Beatson, Chris Crawford and River Soles each expected to get significant innings. The quintet has combined to throw 79 2/3 innings; the only problem is 39 of those came from one man, Jacob Watcher. “In the preseason we thought we were going to have a great pitching staff with a lot of experience,” said P-15’s first-year head coach Steve Campbell. “It didn’t work out that way though, but we had some young guys step up and do a great job.” A good enough job that Sumter is 23-5 on the season and is back in the American Legion state tournament. The P-15’s will face Greenwood on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Riley Park in their opening game of the double-elimination tournament. “We’ve had some guys like Matthew Miles, Taylor Finley, Dawson Price and Ryan Touchberry pitch really well for us,” Campbell said. “They’ve given a great effort and really filled a void for us.”

Jacob Watcher has been tremendous throughout the season. The right-hander is 5-0 with a 2.06 earned run average. He has struck out 56 batters while allowing just 24 hits and four walks. Price has become a starter and is 3-1 after tossing a 7-inning shutout in an 11-0 victory over Horry in the final game of Sumter’s 3-game sweep of the second-round series. Miles and Finley have seen the overwhelming majority of their action in relief. Miles is 2-1 with three saves and a 4.80 ERA in 30 innings, while Finley is 2-1 with one save and a 3.91 ERA in 23 innings. Touchberry has started three games and is 1-0 with a 3.09 ERA. The injuries also hampered Sumter in its ability to get a stable lineup, but it finally established toward the latter half of the season. Sumter has swung the bats reasonably well throughout the year, bringing a .344 average into the tournament. The Watcher twins followed by Soles and outfielder Kemper Patton have occupied the slots in the top half of the lineup all season. Philip is batting .393 while Jacob is batting .340, Soles .381 and Patton a team high .417. Soles is tied for the team lead in doubles and triples with nine and three, respectively, and leads with three home runs. Patton leads with 27 runs batted in and has three triples. Philip Watcher leads with 33 runs scored

and Jacob Watcher had 30 runs and nine doubles. “We’ve been doing a better job offensively as the season has gone on,” Campbell said. “We’ve (the coaching staff) tried to do some creative things to get a little better in the lineup.” Todd Larrimer and Reese Hankins have split time at catcher and have found themselves in the batting order together some as well. Larrimer is batting .294 and has some pop with five doubles and two home runs. Hankins is batting .339. Courtland Howard, Dawson Price and Javon Martin have been steady in the bottom third of the order the last half of the season. Howard became the regular center fielder when Crawford went down with his injury. He is batting .405 with an on-base percentage of .476. Price is batting .357 and has an OBP of .449. Martin is batting .315 in the No. 9 hole, but has walked a team high 18 times to give him an OBP of .468. If the P-15’s are to win their first state title since 2010 they need to be good in all facets of the game. “First, we’ve got to continue to play stellar defense,” he said. “We need to get a good performance from everyone on the mound; we have to throw strikes, pound the zone the way we did at the end of the year. We’re going to have to hit up and down the lineup and get runs in when we have the opportunity.”

Had it not been for a hiccup in Game 5 of last year’s second round of the American Legion baseball state playoffs, Greenwood Post 20 would have made the final field of eight every year under head coach Mack Hite. That includes this year as the 24-5 Braves return to Riley Park after a year’s absence and will take on Sumter on Saturday at 7 p.m. Despite Greenwood’s recent run of success, Post 20 is hoping its fortunes at state will take a dramatic turn for the better. The Braves have gone 0-2 in each of their previous visits with Hite at the helm. “Hopefully we can break our streak of struggling in the state tournament this year,” Hite said. “We’re looking to turn things around and make some noise, get a few wins and hopefully bring home that state championship to Greenwood.” And Hite believes he has just the team to do so. This is by far the oldest and most experienced team he’s ever had, Hite said, and that wealth of experience includes at least 10 players who have played in the state tournament before and a few who have been a part of state championship teams in high school. “I think when you look at this tournament year in and year out, the team’s that are predominantly successful are the ones with a little bit of age and experience,” Hite said. “We have that this year. Now obviously you have to play well otherwise experience doesn’t mean anything, but we’re anxious to get out there and compete with the best in the state.” Depth on the mound has been the biggest asset this season, the Post 20 coach said. Tucker Paul leads the team in strikeouts and is a

Newberry College commitment. Bryce Bearden and Andrew Sargent are two solid left-handers and Brady Smith has also been a key starter. Bearden has been a part of Ninety Six High School’s back-to-back state championships while Smith was a freshman at the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie this season. The bullpen has been outstanding with Ben Carter, Alex Gurley and Alex Dubose racking up critical late innings, Hite said. The Braves can also score runs, as evidenced by their two playoff series against Clover and Rock Hill. Greenwood beat Clover 10-0, 17-7 and 9-5 while losing a 10-9 contest. Post 20 then swept RH 10-8, 14-8 and 16-6. The first game against Rock Hill was especially memorable because Greenwood rallied from eight runs down and won on a walk-off 2-run homer by Smith. Smith is part of the Braves’ middle of the lineup along with shortstop Jonathan Wright — headed to USC Salkehatchie — and Hamp Fallaw, who was a freshman at Spartanburg Methodist College this year. Cody Adams, who missed last season due to injury, leads off and was part of the Braves’ 2013 state tournament team. His 3-run homer in the ninth against Rock Hill tied Game 1 before Smith’s heroics ended it. “That was just a huge win for us,” Hite said. “The way that game played out, we were able to grab the momentum and roll from there. It really was a 1-game series almost. If we had lost it, it might have gone the other way.” Second basemen Ryan Franklin, outfielder/first baseman Brandon Pruitt and catcher Wyatt Owens have also been key offensive threats during the playoffs. All were part of Ninety Six’s state championship run as well.

AMERICAN LEGION STATE TOURNAMENT SATURDAY

Game 1 – Florence vs. Lancaster, 4 p.m. Game 2 – Chapin/Newberry vs. Gaffney, 9 a.m. Game 3 – Greenwood vs. Sumter, 7 p.m. Game 4 – Murrells Inlet vs. Union, 12:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

Game 8, 4 p.m. Game 11 – Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY

Game 12 – Winner Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11, 1 p.m. Game 13 – Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 11, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Game 5 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3, 9 a.m. Game 6 – Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 4, 12:30 p.m. Game 7 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3, 4 p.m. Game 8 – Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4, 7 p.m.

Game 14 – Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 13, 1 p.m. Game 15 – If Necessary, 7 p.m.

MONDAY

Note 2: If 3 teams remain after Game 13, the winner of Game 11 automatically draws the bye for Game 14.

Game 9 – Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 7, 1 p.m. Game 10 – Winner Game 5 vs. Loser

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Championship pedigree Florence’s roster gets younger, but Post 1 still primed to defend title BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Florence Post 1 head coach Derick Urquhart picked up his 300th American Legion baseball victory this season. It’s a testament to not only Urquhart’s longevity with the program, but also the level of success it’s had in his 12 years – especially as of late. “I told the kids don’t take it for granted,” Urquhart said. “There’re a lot of kids who don’t get to make the state tournament, let alone make it 11 years in a row.” Or get to defend a state title. Florence enters Saturday’s state opener against Lancaster at 4 p.m. as defending champion with an eye on capturing its third title in the last four years. Urquhart’s squad also won the crown in 2012 and the Southeast Regional championship. Post 1 is the likely favorite again this year at 27-4 overall and the top seed from the lower state. However, this year’s group is quite different from either of his previous title contenders, Urquhart said. “It’s one of, if not the youngest, teams I’ve ever had,” he said. “Off the top of my head, we’ve got about 10 to 12 (high school) juniors in this group. We had to replace seven of the nine in our starting lineup and just about our entire pitching staff.” Twelve of the 18 players on Florence’s roster of a year ago are gone and Post 1 returns just four hitters and three pitchers — although

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Florence shortstop Ke’Shaun Samuel leads a talented roster into Riley Park for the American Legion state tournament which begins for Post 1 on Saturday at 4 p.m. against Lancaster. Florence is the defending champion and has won two of the last three titles. they are talented ones. Ke’Shaun Samuel and Kam Dixon return after freshman years at Spartanburg Methodist College. Samuel was the Most Outstanding Pitcher in the 2014 state tournament, but has been mainly penciled it at shortstop and the key bat in the middle of the lineup, Urquhart said. Dixon was the closer at

SMC this year, but Post 1 has stretched out his innings to where he could start or close, Urquhart said. Florence also has Steven Calcutt from USC Sumter. The above-mentions players aren’t the only ones with college connections bolstering the roster. Bryant Huggins is committed to Clemson and Post 1 also has a pair of pitch-

ers in Patrick Lovelace and Will Goodwin who are going to Florence-Darlington Technical College next year. “We maybe don’t have that hard-throwing, dominant guy on the mound that we’ve had in years past, but we’ve got a lot guys that throw strikes and are very consistent,” Urquhart said. Post 1’s team earned run

average is 1.86 and the rotation can go 12 deep if necessary, he added. Twin brothers Weston and Carson Rogers are a combined 12-1 while Huggins, Lovelace, Goodwin and Austin Moody are all No. 1 pitchers from their respective schools, Urquhart said. Whether Dixon starts or closes, Florence will have another weapon out of the bullpen in Josh Price — a side-armer who can set up or close to round out a daunting gauntlet for opposing hitters to face. The lineup is potent as well. Samuel and first baseman/ designated hitter Jackson Williams are both batting over .400 and are 1-2 on the team in nearly every offensive category, Urquhart said. The rest of the starters are batting close to or over .300. Cody Green, Cal Butler, Grayson Cottingham and Patrick Herring have stepped into productive roles and helped shape the offensive identity. “We’ve got a bunch of guys who slap the ball around and don’t strike out a lot,” Urquhart said. “We’re a very scrappy team. You could take our 8- and 9-hole hitters and flip them to the top of our lineup and it wouldn’t change what we do. It’s that type of consistency throughout the lineup.” Florence actually ended the regular season in a bit of a slide, dropping three of its last five games. However, Post 1 rebounded to sweep its two playoff series against Manning-Santee and Orangeburg, outscoring them 57- 5 in the process and posting four shutouts. “We threw the ball really well and our bats started to get hot again,” Urquhart said. “Hopefully we can continue that this weekend.”

Young Lancaster squad faces tall task BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com

said. “Inman is a really good team and people were expecting them to go a long ways.” Caskey said his team has been hitting the ball really well of late, including its series-deciding victory over Inman on Friday in which his team accumulated 17 hits. “We hit the ball the last couple of weeks really well, and I told my coaches and boys I’d rather be peaking right at the end around tournament time because we struggled early in the season hitting, but I was hoping to be peaking right here at tournament time and we are,” the Post 31 head coach said. “We’re decent in pitch-

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ing, we have some pitching. If we hit the ball like we’ve hit the ball the last couple of weeks we’d be undefeated. “ Caskey said his team is even across its roster when it comes to a variety of pitchers, outfielders and in fielders. The team has just two players who are committed to colleges in Kipp Rollins with University of South Carolina Lancaster) and Owen Hinson with Spartanburg Mehodist College. “We’ve got some decent pitching, but we’re young and pitching at that (senior) level, it’s kind of harder on them pitching at this level,” he explained.

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Lancaster Post 31 will come into Saturday’s American Legion state baseball tournament as perhaps the youngest of all the programs. “I have probably five or six of my players who are still Junior Legion eligibility-wise, so we’re young,” Lancaster head coach Paul Caskey said. “I’m very proud of them for getting here. Honestly, we’re not supposed to be here, but we stepped it up and we’re playing really good ball right now. “Expectations? It’s hard to say because we’re so young,” he explained. “We

could go there and be very competitive if we step up, but I’m just proud of the boys for getting there.” Youth doesn’t mean Lancaster doesn’t understand the tall task put in front of it as it opens the double-elimination tournament against defending state champion Florence Post 1 at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Riley Park. Lancaster comes in with a 14-12 record after defeating Walhalla in the first round then upsetting No. 1 seed Inman 3-2 in the best-of-5 second-round series to advance. “We beat a very good team last week and I think that kind of sparked us,” Caskey

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Never-say-die Murrells Inlet claws way to improbable postseason run BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com They don’t go down easy and continue to find a way to win. That’s been the theme this season for the players for Murrells Inlet Post 178 as they prepare to open the 8-team, double-elimination American Legion baseball state tournament against Union Post 22 at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at Riley Park. “I think we’ve got as good a shot as everybody else to win this thing,” Murrells Inlet first-year head coach Thomas Sheehan said. “We can hold our own and I think we’ll surprise some teams out there. “We’re very scrappy,” he explained. “We’ll find a way to screw something up but then bounce right back, and we just create havoc out there.” Post 178 comes in with a 15-11 record and is making its second trip in three years after having to make some improbable rallies to advance. MI dropped its first two games to first-round opponent Hartsville before winning games 3 and 4 to even up the best-of-5 series. Post 178 trailed 9-4 with an inning left to play in the ninth inning, but a 9-run rally helped it advance to its second-round meeting with Camden. “We play our best baseball when our backs are against the wall,” said Sheehan. “The last couple of weeks we’ve had our backs against the

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Murrells Inlet catcher Buck Bacot, second from right, and the rest of Post 178 hope to continue their improbable playoff run this weekend when they face Union at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at Riley Park in the American Legion state tournament. wall almost every game, but we’re really coming together right now and playing more as a team.” Post 178 once again found itself down 2-1 in the series to Camden, but rallied to force a deciding Game 5 which it won 11-8 to punch its ticket into the tournament.

Sheehan said. “Then we just flipped a switch and have played really good baseball the rest of the playoffs.” Sam McKinney, who will play football for Wofford College starting this fall, along with University of Salkehatchie commitments infielder Nick Del Bianco and pitch-

“The only thing that’s surprised me is the way we bounced back after going down two games to none (against Hartsville) and the way we just completely flipped the switch and got it done for that series because the way we played in those first two games was brutal,”

er Jon Yarbrough are players to watch out for, according to Sheehan. “We’re not going to knock the ball all over the park, but we’re going to beat you by scratching and clawing our way through,” he explained. “Our team is not going down easy at all; we’ll find a way.”

Well-rounded Union hopes to keep playoff push going BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com With a pool of students of around 1,300 from which to pull, the Union Post 22 American Legion baseball program has ups and downs with its success, according to head coach Tommy Ford. This is one of the good years. Union will be playing in the double-elimination state tournament beginning on Saturday at Riley Park. Post 22 will face Murrells Inlet at 12:30 p.m. “We knew we had a pretty good team all season,” said Ford, whose squad will bring a 21-7 record into the tournament. “We had some ups and

downs as the season went along, but we knew we had a chance (to get to the state tournament).” One of the low points came in the state playoffs firstround series against Williamston. Union was the high-

Greenville. Still, Ford said offensive success is based on a team concept. “We feel like we can hit pretty good throughout the lineup,”| he said. “We feel like we can get production up and down the lineup.” Ford thinks if Union plays up to its ability it has a chance of winning the state tournament. “We have to hit the ball like we can and pitch like we can,” he said. “And we have to play good defense. We’ve had a couple of games where we didn’t play good defense and we struggled. “We’re looking forward to going down there and seeing what we can do.”

21-7 and 11-6. “We really got our offense going in that series,” Ford said. Ford feels like he puts a well-balanced team on the field. “I think we’re just a pretty good all-around team,” he said. “We have a little bit of pitching, we hit the ball pretty well and we play pretty good defense. We have a group that plays really hard.” Some of the top pitchers for Union are right-handers Michael Todd Harris, Jason Taylor, Graham Lawson and David Dunlavey. Lawson and A.J. Hunter come into the state tournament after having big offensive series against

er seed, but it found itself trailing 2-1 in the best-of-5 series before Williamston had to forfeit the series because it had used an illegal player. Despite trailing in the series, Ford felt confident Post 22 would have rebounded. “We were having to pitch our rotation backward,” Ford said. “We had some pitchers with sore arms, so we were letting them rest and pitching (the top end of the rotation) at the end. I felt good about our chances of winning the series.” Union showed its ability by winning its second-round series against the Greenville Generals 3-1. Union won its games by the scores of 12-3,

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