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Obama raises up S.C. President sings, eulogizes victims of Charleston massacre

BY JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent CHARLESTON — After a string of triumphs, President Obama’s eulogy for those killed in a South Carolina church massacre was supposed to bring an extraordinary week to a somber close.

But something changed.

Between legislative and legal victories, Obama had spent hours privately grappling with the tragedy in this Southern city, where nine people attending Bible study were killed in a racially motivated attack. Their deaths sparked vexing questions about racial divisions, gun violence and the way America grapples with its own difficult history.

At first, the president had planned to focus his remarks largely on remembering the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, the slain pastor of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the eight other victims.

But that’s not what happened.

Maybe Obama was buoyed by a week that brought about the validation of his sweeping health care law, a win on

trade and the Supreme Court’s affirmation of gay marriage across the country. Maybe he was driven by the fearlessness he says he now feels as he heads down the final stretch of his presidency.

As Obama took the stage to address the crowd of more than 5,500 packed

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The fini flight for Shaw’s Polumbo

RICK CARPENTER/THE SUMTER ITEM Maj. Gen. H.D. Jake Polumbo Jr. gets hosed down after his final training flight Friday.

The 9th Air Force Commander retires as the end of July. The Air Force conducts a “fini flight” ceremony when a commander either retires or moves to another base. The tradition includes a hosing of his F-16, another one of him and a get together afterwards with members of his team. More ceremonies are planned next month before his final day.

RICK CARPENTER/THE SUMTER ITEM Maj. Gen. H.D. Jake Polumbo Jr. has a few laughs with family and friends as he prepares to exit his F-16 after his “fini flight” Friday.

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Maj. Gen. H.D. “Jake” Polumbo Jr., commander of the Ninth Air Force, flew his final training flight in an F-16 on Friday in what has been an Air Force tradition called “fini flight.” The fini flight tradition dates back to World War II when airmen reach a career milestone, particularly when a commander departs the command or retires and has his or her final flight. Polumbo retires at the end of July. The ceremony traditionally includes an aircraft bath from fire trucks as the aircraft departs the runway and a hosing down of the commander as he leaves the airplane. More than 50 Air Force and civilian dignitaries celebrated his final flight. See more photos online at www.theitem.com.

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Supreme Court extends gay marriage nationwide

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Same-sex couples won the right to marry nationwide Friday as a divided Supreme Court handed a crowning victory to the gay rights movement, setting off a jubilant cascade of long-delayed weddings in states where they had been forbidden.

“No longer may this liberty be denied,” said Justice Anthony Kennedy.

The vote was narrow — 5-4 — but Kennedy’s majority opinion was clear and firm: “The court now holds that same-sex couples may

Shirletha Abrams lost the granddaughter she raised, and Katherine Lynch lost her best friend Sunday when 16-year-old Jus’Tiss Washington succumbed unexpectedly to complications from a seizure.

Abrams described Jus’Tiss as a special girl, “full of hugs and smiles and very loving. She was the highlight of my life.”

Jus’Tiss was in a special-needs class at Sumter High School, from which

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Lynch graduated earlier this month.

Both were involved in Project Unify, a statewide program of the Special Olympics.

“It’s a club that raises awareness for kids with special needs statewide,” Lynch said.

But their friendship began long before that.

“I’ve known Jus’Tiss since middle school,” Lynch said. “She was my best friend. She had the sweetest spirit and an endless smile, a loving heart.”

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The ruling will put an end to samesex marriage bans in the 14 states that still maintain them, and provide an exclamation point for breathtaking changes in the nation’s social norms in recent years. As recently as last October, LGBT conference held at Shaw Air Force Base.

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Sheriff’s office asking for help locating runaway teen The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public help finding a runaway teenager.

Kalaje Chiles, a 15-year-old Sumter resident, was last seen shortly after midnight on Friday.

She is a white female, standing 5-feet-2 and weighing approximately 112 pounds. She has brown CHILES hair and hazel eyes.

Chiles also ran away from home in April, where she was last seen then climbing into a dark-colored automobile. She was later found about 20 miles from her home.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts should call the sheriff’s office at (803) 436-2700 or you can call Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 and give anonymous tips.

20th Fighter Wing to fly over coast in Salute from the Shore Two F-16CM Fighting Falcons assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing are scheduled to participate in the sixth annual Salute from the Shore on July Fourth.

The flyover begins at 1 p.m. at Cherry Grove and will continue along the coast to Hilton Head.

Salute from the Shore is an annual flyover held on July Fourth to salute and honor America’s armed forces. The flyover features vintage World War II aircraft and F-16s from the 20th Fighter Wing.

For more details about the event, visit www.salutefromtheshore.org.

Legislators’ Confederate flag debate likely to start July 6 COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Legislature will likely reconvene July 6 to consider overriding Gov. Nikki Haley’s vetoes and take up proposals to remove the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds.

Both House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman have informed their members of the likely start.

Legislators approved a measure Tuesday allowing them to add the flag issue to their special session’s agenda.

The chambers’ leaders could call legislators back earlier if they believe Haley’s budget vetoes need addressing before the fiscal year starts Wednesday.

Haley has until midnight Monday to issue her line-item vetoes. In 2012, Haley struck all of the funding for the Arts Commission and Sea Grant Consortium. The agencies had to close until the Legislature returned and overrode those vetoes two weeks later.

CLARIFICATION In the June 9 edition of The Sumter Item, it was reported Oswego Rural Water Co. Inc. would be expanding into southeast Sumter County.

The cost for installation and the water meter on the new lines was reported at $150, because that area is part of the construction.

Residents on Oswego’s pre-existing lines still have to pay the regular $450 fee for installation and meter.

Oswego’s new lines are on parts of State Highway 50, Plowden Mill Road, Tearcoat Branch Road, Ike Brunson Road, Relief Road, Joe Billy Road, East Brewington Road and State Highway 35.

Crestwood valedictorian receives S.C. Work-Based Learning Award

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Crestwood High School valedictorian Wayne Russ II received the S.C. WorkBased Learning Award at the South Carolina Department of Education’s Education and Business Summit held Sunday in Columbia.

The award is given to a student who applies academia to real life, work and real-world situations within the business or industry environment, according to the department’s Office of Career and Technology Education website.

The student who is selected represents the skills needed through hands-on opportunities within the business or industry sector to meet the demands of the global economy, the website states. He or she defines career-ready characteristics, showing evidence of the work-based learning influence in his or her career goals and future aspirations.

Russ has been an intern at the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority in Sumter since January. His duties at the authority include making daily deposits,

bank reconciliation, filling out time cards and filing paperwork.

Russ had to apply for the award and found out he was the winner in late May. “When I found out I was a finalist, I was really excited, but I did not expect to win,” he said. “I am really honored.”

Russ said he has benefited from the internship at RTA. “Most importantly, I’ve been able to apply the skills I learned in the classroom to a working environment,” he said.

“I’ve learned a lot from my co-workers and appreciate their guidance.”

Russ plans to attend University of South Carolina in Columbia and double-majoring in finance and accounting.

Kama Staton, education associate with the S.C. State Department of Education, and State Superintendent Molly Spearman presented the award to Russ.

“Congratulations to Wayne Russ II on receiving this award,” Spearman said. “This award and Wayne’s successful senior internship with the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority is testament to the success of career and

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Crestwood High School valedictorian Wayne Russ II received the S.C. Work-Based Learning Award at the South Carolina Department of Education’s Education and Business Summit held last Sunday in Columbia. technology education programs. I am proud of his hard work and dedication and it is my goal to bring these work-based education programs to students across South Carolina.”

The Education and Business Summit is a professional development, training and informational state conference regarding all aspects of career and technology education.

Forum at Shaw highlights LGBT programs

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Hancock related how the first meeting, scheduled for an hour, ended up lasting four hours as the group laughed together, cried together and shared their stories. In the early 1990s, she opened the first community center in Columbia catering to LGBT residents of the area. It is now the Harriet Hancock LGBT Center, located at 1108 Woodrow St. Hancock said she has seen a lot of progress on LGBT issues but said the struggle for equality is not over yet.

“There is a strong need to remind people we still have a lot of work to do,” she said.

Also speaking at the forum was Alexis Stratton, education and outreach coordinator for SC Equality, a nonprofit organization which seeks to secure “equal civil and human rights for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender South Carolinians and their families.”

Stratton said the organization has five areas it focuses on including gay marriage and recognition of samesex family relationships, advocating for non-discrimination laws on sexual orientation, making schools safe places for LGBT students, inclusion of transgender individuals and advocating for hate crime laws in South Carolina.

“We have gay marriage by reason of court cases,” she said. “But there are still a lot of issues.”

Stratton said that while the feder-

As part of the Gay Pride month observance at Shaw Air Force Base, leaders from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups attended a forum on the base Thursday at Carolina Skies Conference Center to help acquaint attendees with services available in the area for LGBT individuals or their family members.

“We are hoping to be able to answer questions about the LGBT community in South Carolina and offer insights into events and resources that are available,” said Senior Airman Coleen HANCOCK Tolman.

Harriet Hancock, a retired attorney, a longtime Columbia activist and co-founder of the South Carolina Pride Movement, offered a moving account of her son’s coming out in 1980 and the event that launched her on a 35-year mission of advocating for equality and acceptance of gay community members.

She organized the first Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, now PFLAG, in Columbia in 1982. It was the first chapter anywhere in the South.

“There were people out there who needed a group because they never had anyone to talk to,” she said.

al administration has regulations protecting LGBT employees of the federal government and federal contractors, there are no federal or statewide regulations protecting other workers from discriminatory practices.

She said the focus on safe schools is necessary because of a high rate of bullying incidents directed at gays on school campuses in the state.

The prospect for hate-crime legislation in South Carolina is difficult to judge, she said, especially after the Charleston shootings.

Richland County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Dorothy Cronise talked about her work with that department’s LGBT liaison unit, which was established to deal with LGBT issues.

She said she is often asked to train police officers and has been surprised at the positive response to her training sessions.

“A lot of people want to do their job well, and they are beginning to realize LGBT people will be coming to them for their services,” she said.

Anyone wishing to learn more about services available to the LGBT community at Shaw or in Sumter can call SC Equality at (803) 256-6500 or visit www.scequality.org.

They can also call the Harriet Hancock LGBT Center at (803) 7717713 or visit www.lgbtcentersc.org.

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Experts: Use common sense in dealing with shark threat

BY MELISSA NELSON-GABRIEL The Associated Press PENSACOLA, Florida — Beach towns nationwide are evaluating how best to prevent shark attacks and keep beachgoers safe after a recent string of shark bites off the North Carolina coast.

Officials in that state have been reluctant to close beaches and warn swimmers. In Surf City, North Carolina, where the latest attack occurred, town leaders said they did not believe the threat warranted such actions.

Chris Brewster, chairman of the California-based United States Lifesaving Association, said the decision to close beaches or issue warnings often comes down to the behavior of the sharks. If the sharks are exhibiting any unusual behaviors such as congregating close to shore or hanging out in areas they typically aren’t seen, then closing a beach and issuing warnings might be a good idea, he said.

“It is all pretty logical stuff.

Everyone needs to accept the reality that it is the ocean, and sharks live in the ocean. Your chance of actually getting bitten by a shark is infinitesimal.

It is reasonable to be prudent, but it is not reasonable to be so anxious that you stay out of the water,” Brewster said.

The director of the International Shark Attack File at the Florida Museum of Natural History agreed. George Burgess’ advice to North Carolina is to close the beach after an attack until the shark has had time to move elsewhere.

“In the case where two very nasty bites occur in close proximity to each other, the prudent thing to do is to close the beach,” he said.

In the past two weeks, four people have been bitten by sharks off the North Carolina coast. On June 11, a 13-year-

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Smoke from an F-16 Fighting Falcon that crashed Wednesday night during a training with the 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guard is visible just beyond the construction of a home north of Douglas, Arizona on Thursday.

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Emergency responders assist a teenage girl at the scene of a shark attack in Oak Island, North Carolina on Sunday. Mayor Betty Wallace of Oak Island, a seaside town bordered to the south by the Atlantic Ocean, said that hours after the teenage girl suffered severe injuries in a shark attack Sunday a teenage boy was also severely injured. old girl suffered small cuts on her foot from a shark bite at Ocean Isle Beach. Three days later, two separate shark attacks occurred within 90 minutes at Oak Island, North Carolina. Both victims, ages 12 and 16, had an arm amputated after the attacks. And Wednesday, an 8-year-old boy suffered minor injuries on his lower leg, heel and ankle when he was bitten by a shark.

Burgess said the North Carolina bites were likely from bull sharks pursuing nesting sea turtles.

“A sea turtle is like a potato chip for a bull shark. They love them, and they follow them,” he said.

In Florida, Volusia County on the East Coast is home to New Smyrna Beach, known as Florida’s shark bite capital.

Tammy Marris, spokeswoman for Volusia County Beach Safety and Ocean Rescue, said most shark bites there are not a big deal.

“Over 90 percent of our shark bites in Volusia County are so minor that we treat at the scene,” she said.

In most cases, the bites are from small sharks feeding on

bait fish, she said. So far in 2015, the county as had four reports of shark bites, none serious or life threatening.

“We don’t close the beach for shark bites, but we have 47 miles of beach, and it is fully guarded by lifeguards. If we happen to see a shark close to shore, we call people out of the water,” she said.

The county also has restrictions on shark fishing near the shoreline. Marris said fishermen must yield beach areas to people who are swimming or snorkeling. Because of this, there is less of a risk of sharks being lured close to shore by bait.

Brewster, who spent 13 years as San Diego’s chief lifeguard, said a sign alerting swimmers to sharks in the water is often the best public safety option.

San Diego lifeguards also depend on helicopters to track shark activity. The town of Seal Beach, California, made headlines recently by using drones to monitor sharks.

Brewster said both ideas work and help lifeguards know when big sharks are coming close to swimmers.

DOUGLAS, Ariz. (AP) — An Iraqi pilot who has been training in the United States for four years crashed in southern Arizona while flying an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, a spokesman for the Iraqi defense minister said Thursday.

“We have no word yet on his fate or the reason behind the crash,” Brig. Gen. Tahseen Ibrahim told The Associated Press. “We are in contact with the Americans to get more details.”

Ibrahim confirmed the pilot is Brig. Gen. Rafid Mohammed Hassan but said the pilot’s fate still is not known. He said the rescue operation is difficult because the plane hit a gas pipeline in a rural area.

Hassan was the only person aboard when the plane went down during a Wednesday night training

mission with the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing, the Guard said in a statement. It did not release further information about the pilot.

Rescuers were sent to the crash site 5 miles east of Douglas Municipal Airport, which is about 120 miles southeast of Tucson.

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said a fire started by the crash was extinguished early Thursday morning. Dannels said it was still too dangerous to begin a search-and-rescue mission. He said no civilians were injured as a result of the crash.

The 162nd Wing conducts international F-16 pilot training from Tucson International Airport as well as reconnaissance missions from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, according to its website.

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Escapee fatally shot in N.Y., other on run

BY JOHN KEKIS AND MICHAEL VIRTANEN The Associated Press MALONE, N.Y. — One of two convicted murderers who staged an escape from an upstate maximum-security prison three weeks ago was shot and killed Friday in a gunbattle with law enforcement officers in a wooded area about 30 miles from the prison, and the other is on the run.

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, who was briefed by the U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Marshals Service, said Richard Matt was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent from Vermont. Officers are trucking in floodlights to where David Sweat is believed to be hiding, not far from where Matt was killed.

Schumer said searchers closed in on the pair after receiving a 911 call from a woman who heard someone knock on her door early Friday in Malone, which is about 30 miles west of the Clinton Correctional Facility.

“She didn’t answer the door, but she called the police,” he said. “They brought the dogs, and they got a scent. They followed that scent and put out a lot of troops around the cabin.

They came upon him and found him and killed him.”

Schumer said at least one of the prisoners was armed. The pair escaped early June 6 from the prison in Dannemora, near the Canadian border.

Police have blocked off roads in the area as officers hunt for Sweat.

State Police Maj. Charles Guess said earlier Friday that the search area had shifted slightly northwest to Malone after investigators found evidence left behind by the escapees. Items were found Thursday at a cabin and Friday morning in a field, both in Malone, he said.

Matt and Sweat used power tools to saw through a steel cell wall and several steel steam pipes, bashed a hole through a 2-foot-thick brick wall, squirmed through pipes and emerged from a manhole outside the prison.

Sweat was serving a sentence of life without parole in the killing of a sheriff’s deputy in Broome County in 2002.

Matt was serving 25 years to life for the killing and dismembering of his former boss. They were added to the U.S. Marshals Service’s 15 Most Wanted fugitives list two weeks after getting away.

The search for the escaped killers was initially concentrated around the prison and a rural community where search dogs had caught the scent of both men. The search had since been expanded to neighboring counties, and, while authorities said there was no evidence the men had gotten out of the general area, they conceded they could have been almost anywhere.

Suspect detained after beheading, attack at U.S. factory in France

BY LORI HINNANT AND LAURENT CIPRIANI The Associated Press SAINT-QUENTIN-FALLAVIER, France (AP) — A man once flagged for ties to French Islamic radicals rammed a vehicle Friday into an Americanowned gas factory in southeastern France, triggering an explosion that injured two people, officials said. The severed head of his employer was left hanging at the factory’s entrance, along with banners with Arabic inscriptions, they said.

France immediately opened a terrorism investigation.

“Islamist terrorism has again struck France,” Prime Minister Manuel Valls said.

The factory attack came on the same day as a gunman mowed down scores of tourists on a beach in Tunisia and a suicide bomber killed more than two dozen worshippers at a Shiite mosque in Kuwait. All three attacks were condemned by the United Nations, the United States, Israel and others.

The attack began shortly before 10 a.m. when the vehicle made it through the gate of the gas factory in Saint-QuentinFallavier, southeast of Lyon.

The vehicle then plowed into gas canisters, touching off the blast, President Francois Hollande said in Brussels, where he was attending a European Union summit.

“No doubt about the intention — to cause an explosion,” Hollande said. The French president later raised the se-

curity alert for the southeastern region to its highest level for the next three days.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The severed head at the factory’s entrance appeared to mimic the Islamic State group’s practice of beheading prisoners and displaying their heads for all to see. The man’s body was found elsewhere on the factory grounds.

A security official said two flags — one white and one black, both bearing Arabic inscriptions — were found nearby.

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the main suspect — a man from the Lyon region who had been flagged in 2006 for suspected ties to radical Salafists — was seized by an alert firefighter.

Cazeneuve said the suspect had been known to intelligence services, who had him under surveillance from 2006-08.

A French police official told The Associated Press that the man in custody, Yassine Salhi, is a 30-something resident of the Lyon suburb of SaintPriest.

Three French officials said the man who was decapitated ran a local transportation company that employed Salhi.

The victim’s name was not released. One official said the businessman was believed to have been killed before the attack on the factory. The officials were not authorized to speak to the media and requested anonymity

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Gunman rampages through Tunisian resort, killing 37

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Injured people are treated near the area where an attack took place in Sousse, Tunisia, on Friday. A young man unfurled an umbrella and pulled out a Kalashnikov, opening fire on European sunbathers in an attack that killed at least 37 people at a Tunisian beach resort — one of three deadly attacks from Europe to the Middle East on Friday that followed a call to violence by Islamic State extremists.

Mass murder, 1 of 3 attacks Friday, was nation’s worst

BY BEN WIACEK AND PAUL SCHEMM The Associated Press SOUSSE, Tunisia — A young man unfurled an umbrella and pulled out a Kalashnikov, spraying gunfire on European sunbathers and killing at least 37 at a Tunisian beach resort — one of three deadly attacks Friday from Europe to North Africa to the Middle East that followed a call to violence by Islamic State extremists.

The shootings in the Tunisian resort of Sousse happened at about the same time as a bombing at a Shiite mosque in Kuwait and an attack on a U.S.-owned factory in France that included a beheading. It was unclear if the violence was linked but it came days after the IS militants urged their followers “to make Ramadan a month of calamities for the nonbelievers.” In all, at least 65 people were killed.

The attack in Tunisia, the country’s worst ever, comes just months after the March 18 assault on the national Bardo museum in Tunis that killed 22 people, again mostly tourists, and has called into question the newly elected government’s ability to protect the country.

“Once again, cowardly and traitorous hands have struck Tunisia, targeting its security and that of its children and visitors,” President Beji Caid Essebsi told reporters at the RIU Imperial Marhaba hotel, near the beach rampage site.

Essebsi promised “painful but necessary” measures, adding: “No country is safe from terrorism, and we need a global strategy of all democratic countries.”

Rafik Chelli, the secretary of state of the Interior Ministry, told The Associated Press that the attack was carried out by a young student not previously known to authorities. The shooting spree ended when he was shot to death by police.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing at the

Shiite mosque in Kuwait City that killed at least 27 people and wounded scores of other worshippers at midday prayers — the first such attack in the mostly quiet and relatively secure Gulf Arab nation in more than two decades.

In southeastern France, a man with ties to Islamic radicals rammed a car into a gas factory, touching off an explosion that injured two people. Authorities arriving at the site made a grisly discovery: the severed head of the driver’s employer was found hanging at the plant entrance.

The suspect, Yassine Salhi, was seized by an alert firefighter, authorities said, and French President Francois Hollande said the attacker’s intention had been to cause an explosion. A security alert for the southeast region was raised to its highest level for the next three days.

In an audio recording released Tuesday, the Islamic State called on its supporters to increase attacks during Ramadan and “be keen on waging invasion in this eminent month and commit martyrdom.”

In Britain, police said they were tightening security at major events after the attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia, including for the weekend events of Armed Forces Day and the Pride London gay and lesbian festival.

The attacks were condemned by the United Nations, the U.S., Israel and others.

“We stand with these nations as they respond to attacks on their soil today,” the White House said. Pentagon spokesman Col. Steve Warren added it was “too soon to tell whether or not these various and far-flung attacks were coordinated centrally or whether they were coincidental.”

The carnage in Tunisia began on the beach, where tourists described hearing what sounded like fireworks and then running for their

lives when they realized it was gunfire. Video of the aftermath showed medics using beach chairs as stretchers to carry away people in swimsuits.

“He had a parasol in his hand. He went down to put it in the sand, and then he took out his Kalashnikov and began shooting wildly,” Chelli said.

The gunman then entered the pool area of the Imperial Marhaba hotel before moving into the building, killing people as he went.

British tourist Gary Pine told AP he was on the beach with his wife around noon when heard the shooting.

They shouted for their son to get out of the water, grabbed their bag and ran for the hotel. Their son told them he saw someone shot on the beach.

There was “sheer panic” at the hotel, Pine said.

“There were a lot of concerned people, a few people in tears with panic and a few people — older guests — they’d turned their ankles or there was a few little minor injuries and nicks and scrapes.”

Elizabeth O’Brien, an Irish tourist who was with her two sons, told Irish Radio she was on the beach when the shooting began.

“I thought, ‘Oh my God. It sounds like gunfire,’ so I just ran to the sea to my children and grabbed our things” before fleeing to their hotel room, she said.

The Health Ministry said the 37 dead included Tunisians, British, Germans and Belgians, without giving a breakdown.

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says at least five Britons were killed but expected to toll to rise because a high proportion of the dead were believed to be British.

Since overthrowing its secular dictator in 2011, Tunisia has been plagued by terrorist attacks, although only recently have they targeted the tourism sector, which makes up nearly 15 percent of GDP.

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‘Max,’ about a kid, his dog and those gun smugglers

BY JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer It’s officially summer.

What better time for a heartwarming caper movie about a troubled but noble Texas teen, his troubled but noble dog, and those crazy mean gun smugglers they tangle with?

Yes, we said crazy mean gun smugglers. Mexican cartels, too. If that doesn’t sound like normal PG-rated fare to you, well, you’re right, there’s nothing too normal about “Max.” Billed as a family adventure, this movie is probably best described as a mix of “Lassie” and “No Country for Old Men.” It’s like they invited the Coen brothers — or maybe Quentin Tarantino — to script a few scenes of a “Dora the Explorer” episode.

We could go on with the analogies, but let’s just say that there are still some people who’ll appreciate “Max,” directed and co-written by Boaz Yakin, because they love dogs, and thus any film about a good dog is a worthwhile endeavor. And the dog IS good. But beware: This is No Movie for Little Kids.

We begin in Afghanistan, where Max (a Belgian Malinois, actually played by four pooches) is a highly trained military dog, performing risky searches alongside his devoted handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott. We see Max

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The dog, Max with Josh Wiggins as Justin Wincott, from center to right, Lauren Graham as Pamela Wincott, Thomas Haden Church as Ray Wincott and Jay Hernandez as Sgt. Reyes appear in the family drama, “Max,” a Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures release. singlehandedly locate a Taliban weapons cache in a secret compartment in a home.

But then tragedy strikes, and Kyle is killed.

Back in Texas, the Wincott family — Mom Pamela (Lauren Graham, totally underused), Dad Ray (Thomas Haden Church) and teenager Justin (Josh Wiggins) — are grieving at the funeral when they meet Max, who, heartbreakingly, knows his boss is

in the coffin. Max, understandably, is suffering from trauma, and is hard to handle. He only seems calm around Justin; he senses the boy is Kyle’s brother. The family brings the dog home.

At first, Justin, sensitively portrayed by the sweet-faced, soulful Wiggins, wants no part of training a dog. He’s obsessed with video games, and resentful of his father, who he feels has always fa-

vored hero Kyle. He’d rather stay in his room than manage a growling canine. But the movie dispenses with all that pretty quickly.

Soon, Justin and Max are fast friends, nursing each other through tough times.

Spicing things up a bit is a love interest for Justin, the plucky Carmen (Mia Xitlali), cousin of Justin’s buddy Chuy (Dejon LaQuake), a typical movie best bud whose

every line is, like, yo, more clichéd than the next.

And then things get really strange. Trouble comes in the form of Tyler Harne (Luke Kleintank), Kyle’s childhood buddy and fellow Marine, back from Afghanistan.

We already knew that Tyler was up to some nefarious activity in the war zone, involving disappearing guns, but we learn the true nature of his troublesome dealings when he’s back home, and hitting up Ray for a job.

As in many kid movies, the kid understands what’s going on a lot quicker than the parents. Ray thinks Tyler’s a good guy. Justin knows otherwise.

Soon, Justin, Max, Carmen and Chuy are off on a mystery-solving adventure in the woods — just three kids, a couple bikes, and a dog.

It’s just that a bunch of guys with serious firepower are after them — and, as the Wicked Witch of the West would say, their little dog, too (actually he’s not so little, but still.)

It’s indeed heartwarming to watch Max’s heroics, and Wiggins is appealing. Still, as you’re saying “Aw,” and even tearing up a few times — a heroic military dog? How could you not? — you may also be saying something else out loud, too, as this plot goes haywire: “Really? What were they thinking?”

Rock returns with sequel to classic beat album

BY JAKE O’CONNELL The Associated Press It’s been 14 years since Pete Rock dropped “PeteStrumentals”— a benchmark of instrumental hiphop.

The sequel feels lived in, earned and runs just as deep: a carousel of headnod collage, East Coast grit and straight funk. “PeteStrumentals 2” is a celebratory affair.

These are beats to cheers to. Beats to reminisce over. Beats that illuminate the grind.

The stylistic range is impressive.

The bass and somber brass of “Air Smoove” sound orchestrated. He flexes his deft touch at resuscitating choice records, flipping Rose Royce’s “Wishing On a Star” into a slinky banger.

The rainy window vibeout “Gonna Love You” could have fit right in on J Dilla’s epic instrumental album, 2006’s “Donuts.” And on “Dilla Bounce (R.I.P.),” Rock salutes his ultra-talented protege, who died in 2006.

“The Creator” has always been a master of sculpting mood and setting a scene.

“Cosmic Slop” could score a midnight drive under an elevated subway. The yesteryear keys and teary strings of “Heaven & Earth” conjure a contemplative stroll along a moonlit river.

“Play Yo Horn” projects a Blaxploitation escape scene.

“PR 4 Prez” is classic Pete Rock: filthy break, viscous thump and horns aimed at the sky. The main ingredients are still intact including the dustiest fingers around.

On one track a vocal sample punctuates his agenda: “Longevity baby.”

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OBAMA FROM PAGE A1 into a basketball arena, he did speak movingly about Pinckney, a state lawmaker and popular pastor. Then the president issued a challenge, calling on the nation to not shy away from the “uncomfortable truths” about the racial prejudice that plagues the country.

He revived his push for gun control legislation, despite staunch opposition in Washington. He called for the Confederate battle flag to be removed from the grounds of South Carolina’s statehouse, a move that would represent “one step in an honest accounting of America’s history.”

He taunted the alleged killer of the Charleston churchgoers. While the gunman wanted to incite fear and

HELP FROM PAGE A1 Lynch explained that Sumter High has a “unified program that matches mainstream students with special needs students.

At the school it’s the PEEPS (Partners for Education for Exceptional Peers) Club. We were in a unified PE class together.”

Lynch said she and Jus’Tiss were “unified partners” and spent a lot of time together, “going out to eat, shopping, she’d come to my house and we’d swim and lay out by the pool. We did everything together.”

“Jus’Tiss loved Katherine more than anything,” Abrams said.

At the Special Olympics, Lynch said, “Jus’Tiss participated in the 100-meter walk, the 200-meter walk and the softball throw.

She may not have been the fastest, but my favorite part — she always had the big-

deepen divisions, Obama noted the unity Charleston has shown in the past week and said: “God works in mysterious ways. God had different ideas.”

Then Obama sang.

As Obama neared the close of his 40-minute remarks, he unexpectedly sang out the opening words of the hymn “Amazing Grace.” The crowd of 5,500 leapt to its feet to join the president in song.

It was a stirring emotional moment for a president who can often seem detached and distant.

The president has been in this position before, called upon to ease the pain of a community grieving after gun violence. Before Charleston, there were Newtown, Connecticut; Tucson, Arizona; Fort Hood, Texas; and Auro-

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gest smile.”

Raising four grandchildren, Abrams said, was very difficult, although she was glad she was able to

do it.

“It was always penny to penny, paycheck to paycheck for us,” she said.

The family has no life insurance on Jus’Tiss and cannot afford her funeral expenses.

Gwendolyn Diaz, a church friend of Abrams, has set up a GoFundMe account to raise the $5,000 needed for the service. Already, fellow students, Sumter School District personnel and others have contributed more than $3,000.

Jus’Tiss’ loving spirit will live on in her friends and family, Lynch said.

“She was the inspiration

MARRIAGE FROM PAGE A1 just more than one-third of the states permitted gay marriages.

Kennedy’s reading of the ruling elicited tears in the courtroom, euphoria outside and the immediate issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples in at least eight states. In Dallas, Kenneth Denson said he and Gabriel Mendez had been legally married in 2013 in California but “we’re Texans; we want to get married in Texas.”

In praise of the decision, President Barack Obama called it “justice that arrives like a thunderbolt.”

Four of the court’s justices weren’t cheering. The dissenters accused their colleagues of usurping power that belongs to the states and to voters and short-circuiting a national debate about same-sex marriage.

ra, Colorado.

After each incident, the nation’s eyes are sporadically open, Obama said. He challenged the nation to keep itself from slipping back “into a comfortable silence,” saying that doing so would be “a betrayal of everything Rev. Pinckney stood for.”

After the service, Obama met privately with families of the victims. The president got to know Pinckney during the 2008 presidential campaign, when he was an early supporter of Obama.

Aides said Obama wrote much of the eulogy himself. He was still working on the speech Friday morning when his senior adviser, Valerie Jarrett, called to tell him the Supreme Court had given same-sex couples the right to marry nationwide.

The court ruling and memorial ser-

for everything,” she explained. “Jus’Tiss is the reason why I want to pursue special education as my career.”

Lynch will enter Anderson University this fall in the teaching fellow program.

“Jus’Tiss will always be my inspiration,” she said.

To contribute toward Jus’Tiss Washington’s funeral costs, visit the GoFundMe website, http:// www.gofundme.com/xkeezg or call Katherine Lynch at (803) 968-7070 or Melissa Lynch at (803) 968-2996.

Funeral services for Jus’Tiss will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church, 129 ½West Moore St., Sumter, with Elder Barrington Pierson, pastor, officiating.

Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

A public viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Whites Mortuary, 571 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter.

“This court is not a legislature.

Whether same-sex marriage is a good idea should be of no concern to us,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in dissent. Roberts read a summary of his dissent from the bench, the first time he has done so in nearly 10 years as chief justice.

“If you are among the many Americans — of whatever sexual orientation — who favor expanding same-sex marriage, by all means celebrate today’s decision,” Roberts said. “But do not celebrate the Constitution. It had nothing to do with it.”

Justice Antonin Scalia said he was not concerned so much about same-sex marriage as “this court’s threat to American democracy.” He termed the decision a “judicial putsch.” Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas also dissented.

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vice capped an extraordinary week for a president seeking to stave off lameduck status deep in his second term.

With the help of Republican lawmakers, he secured a victory on legislation to speed up passage of an Asia-Pacific trade deal, one of his top foreign policy priorities. On Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld a key provision of his signature health care law, all but guaranteeing the law will survive beyond his presidency.

It’s unknown how those victories and Obama’s pledge to bring his presidency to a fearless finish will shape the closing months of his tenure. But the president summed up the feelings of a weary White House when Jarrett called.

“It’s been a good week,” Obama declared.

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Jus’Tiss Washington, front, and her best friend, Katherine Lynch, hold hands at a Special Olympics rally in Columbia in the spring. Jus’Tiss, 16, died Sunday, and her family needs help with funeral expenses.

cized the decision. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said it was “profoundly immoral and unjust for the government to declare that two people of the same sex can constitute a marriage.” Kennedy said nothing in the court’s ruling would force religions to condone, much less perform, weddings to which they object. And he said the couples seeking the right to marry should not have to wait for the political branches of government to act.

The 14th Amendment to the Constitution requires states to allow same-sex couples to marry on the same basis as heterosexuals, he said “The dynamic of our constitutional system is that individuals need not await legislative action before asserting a fundamental right. The nation’s courts are open to injured individuals who come to them to vindicate their own direct, personal stake in our basic

charter,” Kennedy wrote in his fourth major opinion in support of gay rights since 1996.

“No union is more profound than marriage,” Kennedy wrote, joined by the court’s four more liberal justices.

The stories of the people asking for the right to marry “reveal that they seek not to denigrate marriage but rather to live their lives, or honor their spouses’ memory, joined by its bond,” Kennedy said.

As he read his opinion, spectators in the courtroom wiped away tears when the import of the decision became clear.

One of those in the audience was James Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court fight.

Outside, Obergefell held up a photo of his late spouse, John Arthur, and said the ruling establishes that “our love is equal.” He added, “This is for you, John.”

OBITUARIES JUS’TISS Q. WASHINGTON Jus’Tiss Q. Washington, 16, daughter of Saquandra Washington, was born on April 20, 1999.

She departed this life on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Jus’Tiss will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church, 129 1/2 W. Moore St., Sumter, with Elder Barrington Pierson, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

A public viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Whites Mortuary.

For the complete obituary and online messages of sympathy, please visit www. whitesmortuary.net.

Services entrusted to Whites Mortuary LLC, 571 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, (803) 774-8200.

granddaughters, Brittany Marie Rivers and Gabriella Nicole Lee; and her motherin-law, Edith Lee of Sumter.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

MARIE DUFFY LEE

LEROY HAMPTON SR.

Marie Duffy Lee, 57, widow of Randy Rushton Lee Sr., died on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Jimmy and Maggie Louise Watkins Duffy.

Surviving are a son, Randy Rushton Lee Jr. of Sumter; two daughters, Jessica Lee Rivers (Tom Styczynski) of Evans, Georgia, and Lisa Lee (Ritchie Howard) of Thomson, Georgia; two half-brothers, Alton Beasley and Perry Hughes, both of Georgia; two

SUMMERTON — Leroy Hampton Sr., 73, husband of Maxine Black Hampton, died on Thursday, June 25, 2015, Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.

He was born on July 18, 1941, in Clarendon County, to Lue Sinkler and the late Malachia Hampton.

The family will receive friends at the home, 25 Parson St., Summerton.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC, (803) 485-3755.

WILLIAM J. FRAZIER

ROSE B. SCOTT

William James Frazier, 81, husband of Alice G. Frazier, died on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Robert and Esther Frazier. He was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church and American Legion Post 15. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Alice; children, William J. Frazier Jr., Michael J. Frazier (Laura), Daniel J. Frazier, Patricia J. Lynch (Robert), Kathleen J. Kress (Edward), Richard Barron (Dhanu) and Leanne Roche; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean M. Frazier; a brother, Robert Frazier; and a sister, Alice Waugaman.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Alice Drive Baptist Church with the Rev. Jock Hendricks officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150.

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

Rose Beetham Scott, 89, widow of William Dennis Scott, died on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Covenant Place.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late George Edward and Mary Elizabeth White Beetham. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and was formerly employed at Sumter Dry Goods and the Sumter Theater.

Survivors include two sons, George W. Scott (Ellen) of Simpsonville and David E. Scott (Karen) of Greer; a niece, Georgana L. Lackey of Sumter; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria B. Larson.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today in the St. Lawrence Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Burke C.Ss.R, officiating.

The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service.

Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or to a charity of one’s choice.

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

JAMES WRIGHT BISHOPVILLE — It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of James Wright, age 81, of McBee, who passed away on June 25, 2015, in Florence.

Services are incomplete and will be announced later

by New Life Funeral Services of Bishopville.

PLUMMIE L. KELLY ALCOLU — Plummie Lemon Kelly, 78, wife of Elliott Kelly Jr., died on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Florida.

She was born on June 16, 1937, in Manning, a daughter of Elliott Lemon and Almetter Banister.

The family is receiving friends at the residence, 1141 Ridge Drive, Alcolu.

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

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AROUND TOWN Church, 1008 Dibert St. The 2015 Sumter County Community Development CorporaThe Save the Children organition Housing and Job Fair will hold a Reach Out Housing and today Job Fairzation beingwill held today be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Read community parentat the South Sumter Rechild group event 10-11 a.m. source Center, 337 Manning on Tuesday, June 30, at Ave. Summerton United Methodist Church, 2 Briggs St., An “end of the school year Summerton. Learn about field day” will be held at 4 the importance of reading p.m. today at 186 Green Lane, Bishopville. This event to your child and receive a is free and open to the pub- free book. Light refreshments will be served. Call or lic. There will be a bounce text Shemika Williams at house, bubble machine, games, food, spiritual enter- (803) 847-9169. tainment, words of encourThe Scotts Branch Alumni Asage for young people, and sociation will hold the grand door prizes. Games will inopening of its National Alumni clude checkers, horseshoes, Association headquarters card games, ring toss and building “The Eagle’s Nest” more. Menu will consist of from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Frigrilled hot dogs, baked day, July 3, at 1 Larry King beans, cupcakes, popcorn Highway, Summerton. Reand drinks. Call Viola Shaw freshments will be served. at (803) 428-3488.

The Campbell Soup friends Ashwood Central High School lunch group will meet at Class of 1978 will celebrate 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July its 37-year class reunion as 4, at Golden Corral. follows: 6 p.m. today, banThe Overcomers Stroke Supquet at the Ashwood gym, port group will meet at 6 U.S. 15, Bishopville; and 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, in a.m. Sunday, June 28, the library of Alice Drive church service at Mt. Olive Baptist Library, corner of Church, Woodrow. Cost is Loring Mill and Wise Drive. $40 per class member and Sandi Davis, of Sumter Liv$10 per guest. Call Patricia McQuilla Simon at (803) 900- ing Magazine, will speak.

The Sumter Chapter of the Na1941, (803) 428-4291 or (803) tional Federation of the Blind 428-6876; Lucretia M. Mack will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesat (803) 428-4489; or Ruth B. day, July 14, at Shiloh-RanMurray at (803) 499-4761. dolph Manor. The spotlight The Mayesville Summer Enwill shine on Leland Brooks richment Camp Program will and the associate member be held 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday through Aug. is Rosa Lee Wells. Contact 7, at the Mayesville Institute Debra Canty, chapter president, at DebraCanC2@fronSchool. Sponsored by the tier.com or at (803) 775-5792.

Mayesville Educational and Industrial Institute, the pro- Add the group to your contacts for updated informagram will involve academic tion on the recorded mesenrichment as well as a sage line at (206) 376-5992. host of physical activities for participating youth ages The Vietnam Veterans of 4-17. Weekly fees are $10, $7 America, Chapter 960, benefit poker run will be held on and $5 for first, second and Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning third child respectively. Fee and ending at Lakevue includes daily breakfast, Landing, Manning. Start lunch and a snack. For applications or details, call Dr. time is 11 a.m. and end time Deborah L. Wheeler at (803) is 4 p.m. All motorcycles, 983-7221 or Margie Jefferson automobiles and boats welcome. Entry fee is $10 and at (803) 453-5441. entry forms may be obThe Lincoln High School Prestained by calling (803) 460ervation Alumni Association 8551 or (803) 478-4300. will meet at 4 p.m. on SunThe Post 10813 25th anniversaday, June 28, at the Lincoln ry banquet will be held at 6 High School cafeteria on Council Street. Call James L. p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Veterans Hall, 610 Manning Green at (803) 968-4173.

The Sumter Branch NAACP will Ave. Call (803) 773-5604, (803) 968-5219 or (803) 406meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, at Reid Chapel AME 0748.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Anger isn’t EUGENIA LAST the answer.

Focus on love, happiness, and getting along with others. It’s up to you to avoid a dispute with a loved one. A pickme-up will improve your mood and boost your confidence. Home improvements will pay off.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)): Don’t overreact. You’ll be sensitive to what others say and do. Take a step back and consider the consequences before taking action.

A physical challenge will occupy your mind and help you avoid discord.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be ready for a change, but if you reveal your intentions, someone is bound to interfere. Get every detail in order before you make your plans known. Positive personal changes will improve your love life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Socialize, network and mingle with the people who share your interests. An unusual connection will lead to a professional opportunity that will change your status and boost your reputation.

Don’t let an emotional situation stand between you and success.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Situations will escalate if you don’t focus on responsibilities. Complaining will result in regrets that will be difficult to reverse. Change is needed, but it has to occur for the right reasons.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Set new standards and live up to your promises. You’ll inspire the people you meet if you offer honesty, integrity and expertise. Your help will not go unnoticed and could lead to an interesting option you hadn’t considered in the past.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be careful how you handle others. Problems will arise that will affect your reputation and position. Don’t mix business with pleasure if you want to avoid a setback. A partnership will undergo a transformation.

Accept the inevitable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use your imagination and you will find a way to cut costs and improve your living quarters. Don’t let anyone interfere with your plans.

You have to feel comfortable in your surroundings in order to be productive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make plans to do something different with friends, your lover or people looking for adventure. A meeting with someone whose career you admire will inspire you to follow suit. Love is in the stars, and romance will enhance your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Refrain from initiating change.

Simply observe what’s going on around you and wait to make your move until there is less risk involved. Your best efforts and results will come from hard work, dedication and taking responsibility.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An emotional situation can make or break your plans for the day. Focus on spending time with family or pursuing creative endeavors. Don’t let an unusual request lead to suspicion. Offer love and support instead of complaints. Use your brains, not your brawn.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Plan to have some fun as well as spruce up your environment. Home renovations and repairs will be a good investment if you include a personal workspace. An unusual idea will bring in extra cash.

DAILY PLANNER

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WEATHER

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SUNDAY

MONDAY

A few t-storms, some severe

A shower and t-storm around

Mostly sunny and less humid

Sunny

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WEDNESDAY

Times of clouds and Lots of sun; t-storms sun at night

91°

70°

87° / 66°

92° / 69°

94° / 72°

93° / 72°

Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of rain: 15%

SW 10-20 mph

WSW 7-14 mph

WNW 6-12 mph

S 4-8 mph

SW 8-16 mph

WSW 8-16 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaffney 86/64 Spartanburg 88/65

Greenville 86/63

Columbia 92/72

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

Sumter 91/70

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 89/69

ON THE COAST

Charleston 89/73

Today: A shower and storm; a few storms, in the north. High 85 to 90.

Sunday: Clouds and sun; a shower or thunderstorm in spots. High 85 to 89.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest.

357.79 75.10 74.95 97.08

24-hr chg -0.03 -0.01 -0.08 -0.19

Sunrise 6:13 a.m.

Moonrise 4:24 p.m.

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

0.00" 2.45" 4.51" 20.83" 18.30" 22.13"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

98° 76° 90° 68° 103° in 1952 59° in 2012

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest.

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Today Sun. Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 84/66/t 83/65/s 73/56/pc 78/62/t 88/67/t 91/73/s 64/56/r 76/60/c 90/74/t 90/74/t 78/63/pc 83/64/pc 90/75/t 86/74/t 72/65/r 79/62/t 93/74/t 93/75/t 74/69/r 79/62/c 111/90/pc 109/89/pc 70/59/pc 71/55/pc 80/67/r 79/63/pc

Myrtle Beach 89/75

Manning 91/75

Today: Showers and thunderstorms. Windy west-southwest 8-16 mph.

Sunday: Abundant sunshine. Winds west becoming southwest 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 91/71

Bishopville 91/72

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2:51 a.m.

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AT MYRTLE BEACH

High 5:36 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:27 a.m.

7:18 p.m.

Today Sun.

Ht. 2.6 3.0 2.6 3.2

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12:29 p.m.

1:23 a.m.

1:18 p.m.

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 81/59/t 88/64/t 91/70/t 90/74/t 86/76/t 89/73/t 88/63/t 86/66/t 92/72/t 90/70/t 87/72/t 88/72/t 88/70/t

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 77/54/s 87/62/s 87/63/s 88/71/pc 85/74/c 88/70/pc 85/61/s 87/62/s 87/66/s 86/65/s 85/65/s 86/66/pc 84/65/s

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 91/71/t 91/73/t 87/63/t 87/71/t 88/74/t 85/63/t 86/63/t 83/61/t 89/76/t 90/73/t 87/68/t 89/69/t 82/63/t

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 82/60/t 88/76/t 89/75/t 90/71/t 89/76/t 86/65/t 88/64/t 89/69/t 89/73/t 88/65/t 89/74/t 85/73/t 84/63/t

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 81/53/s 87/72/pc 88/72/c 88/66/s 86/72/pc 83/60/s 84/61/s 86/61/s 86/69/t 85/60/s 87/68/pc 87/69/c 82/60/s

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

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LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 FRIDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

LUCKY FOR LIFE THURSDAY

8-16-20-32-38 PowerUp: 5

3-5-10-22-32 Powerball: 7; Powerplay: 4

10-18-31-34-42Lucky Ball: 5

PICK 3 FRIDAY

PICK 4 FRIDAY

9-0-8 and 9-7-6

2-7-9-3 and 1-8-8-7

MEGAMILLIONS FRIDAY Numbers not available at press time

SPCA CATS OF THE WEEK June is Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month! The Sumter SPCA has a variety of cats and kittens available for adoption in many different breeds and colors. Mr. Sandman, a 4-month-old orange tabby and white male American short hair, and Saffron, a 5-month-old crème tabby female American short hair, are just two of the many currently available at the Sumter SPCA. Both kittens are very playful and extremely sweet-natured.

They love to cuddle together and are best buddies. Mr. Sandman and Saffron are excellent with other cats and children. They would be great additions to any family. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

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LEGION BASEBALL

Scorching start to the weekend Sumter routs Greenville 12-4 in Palmetto Invitational

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com The Sumter P-15’s celebrated winning another American Legion baseball League III championship with a bang on Friday at Riley Park.

Not with fireworks, but rather with their bats.

For the second straight night, Sumter’s offense was in high gear, rapping out 17 hits as the P-15’s opened The Palmetto Invitational Legion Tournament with a 12-4 rout of Greenville.

Sumter, who improved to 15-3 overall, will play three more games over the next two days. The P-15’s take on Duplin-Sampson, N.C., at 10 a.m. today before taking on Garner, N.C., at 7 p.m. Sumter then faces Greer on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to close out the tournament.

Also today, Greenville will face Garner at 1:30 p.m. and the Generals will than face Duplin-Sampson at 4 p.m.

“The bats came through tonight and we were able to square up some pitches big time,” Post 15 head coach Steve Campbell said. “We hit a couple off the wall, so that was a good showing for us and a confidence builder at that.”

Four P-15’s players had at KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM least three hits as the top five Sumter second baseman Dawson Price makes a throw during the P-15’s 12-4 victory over Greenville Post 3 in the opening game of The Palmetin the batting order accounted

to Invitational on Friday at Riley Park. Sumter will play a doubleheader today, facing Duplin-Sampson and Garner, both of which are from SEE SUMTER, PAGE B2 North Carolina.

PREP FOOTBALL

AUTO RACING

PRO BASKETBALL

SHS’ Wise ‘smiled everywhere he went’

Allmendinger looks to pounce on NASCAR’s 1st road course

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com If there’s one thing Charlie Miranda will always remember about friend and teammate Destin Wise it was his smile – the one that always seemed to be across his face.

“His smile could light up a whole school,” said Miranda, who had known Wise since the two were both nine years old and played together with him on the Sumter WISE High School football team. “He smiled everywhere he went.

He was never depressed. He brought that same happiness wherever he went.

“Nobody had anything too bad to say about him because he was just that kind of person.”

It was shocking and devastating news then for Miranda and everyone associated with the SHS program when they heard of Wise’s tragic death in an automobile accident on June 14.

Wise was killed when his vehicle left the road and struck a utility pole at the intersection of U.S. 378 and S.C. 527 around 11.30 p.m. that Sunday night.

“I couldn’t believe it when I first heard it,” former SHS teammate Kalip Franklin said.

“It was such a shock. It didn’t really sink in until I went to his house to check on him and

SEE WISE, PAGE B3

seasons in their histories and hoping the turnarounds started Thursday.

Russell is ready to do his part.

“I’m here, and I’m ready to make an impact right away,” the Ohio State point guard said.

A little surprised to go second after Duke center Jahlil Okafor had long been considered the player at that spot, Russell received big cheers when Commissioner Adam Silver called his name.

The boos were loud and long two picks

SONOMA, Calif. — AJ Allmendinger knows the stakes on Sunday: Win on the road course at Sonoma Raceway and he earns a spot in NASCAR’s championship race.

The year-old qualifying format almost guarantees a race winner a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field, which Allmendinger capitalized last season. His win at Watkins Glen earned the driver and JTG DaughALLMENDINGER tery Racing their first Chase berth and was the crowning achievement for one of NASCAR’s smaller teams.

Allmendinger, one of the top road racers in NASCAR, is hoping for the same outcome this year. His first shot comes Sunday on the picturesque 1.99-mile track California track.

“I know the format — if you win, you’re in the Chase,” Allmendinger said Friday. “I know what the prize is. I know if you win, you make the Chase, and that’s so important. But I try not to focus on putting the pressure on that this race is do or die, or Watkins Glen is do or die.”

Statistically, road courses are Allmendinger’s best events.

His 13.6 average finish at Sonoma and Watkins Glen is

SEE DRAFT, PAGE B4

SEE NASCAR, PAGE B3

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

D’Angelo Russell, right, gestures upward as he is greeted by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA draft on Thursday in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Big nights for biggest markets in NBA draft Lakers get Russell, Knicks land pair of players

BY BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press NEW YORK — From coast to coast, the NBA draft was a big night for the biggest markets.

The Los Angeles Lakers tabbed their next potential superstar in D’Angelo Russell. The New York Knicks landed a pair of players in the first round, selecting Kristaps Porzingis and later acquiring the rights to Notre Dame guard Jerian Grant.

Both teams are coming off their worst

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SPORTS

PALMETTO INVITATIONAL LEGION TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE at Riley Park in Sumter Friday Sumter 12, Greenville 4 Today Duplin-Sampson, N.C., vs. Sumter, 10 a.m.

Duplin-Sampson, N.C., vs. Greenville, 1:30 p.m.

Greenville vs. Garner, N.C., 4 p.m.

Sumter vs. Garner, N.C., 7 p.m.

Sunday Sumter vs. Greer, 1:30 p.m. at Legion Field in Florence Friday Manning-Santee 3, Williamston 1 Newburgh, Ind., vs. Duplin-Sampson, N.C. Florence vs. Greer Today Florence vs. Newburgh, Ind., 11 a.m.

Greer vs. Newburgh, Ind., 1:30 p.m.

Greer vs. Raleigh, N.C., 4 p.m.

Florence vs. Raleigh, N.C., 7 p.m.

Sunday Newburgh, Ind., vs. Garner, N.C., 11 a.m.

Florence vs. Duplin-Sampson, N.C., 1:30 p.m.

Raleigh, N.C., vs. Greenville, 4 p.m. at Waccamaw High Field

SUMTER FROM PAGE B1 for 14 hits, five runs batted in and eight runs scored.

Philip Watcher led the way with a 4-hit night while River Soles, Kemper Patton and Reese Hankins each had three hits.

“We’ve all been working in the (batting) cage really hard and we’ve really starting hitting balls up the middle,” said Hankins, who had RBI singles in his first two at-bats. “(Greenville starting pitcher Hank Nichols) had kind of a tricky release, so I know I was trying to throw my hands and hit the ball straight back out.”

Sumter plated single runs in each of the first three innings – two off Hankins’ bat and another on a wild pitch.

A 3-run fourth inning put the P-15’s in the driver’s seat behind a pair of RBI from Soles and Patton and a 6-run sixth inning put the game away.

Philip Watcher drove in a run during the decisive inning while Dante Hartman

in Pawleys Island Friday Wilmington, N.C., vs. Texarkana, Ark. Today Manning-Santee vs. Wilmington, N.C., 10 a.m.

Manning-Santee vs. Texarkana, Ark., 1 p.m.

Williamston vs. Texarkana, Ark., 4 p.m.

Williamston vs. Wilmington, N.C., 7 p.m.

Sunday Chillicothe, Ohio, vs. Texarkana, Ark., 10 a.m.

Cary, N.C., vs. Williamston, 1 p.m.

Greenwood vs. Wilmington, N.C., 4 p.m.

Georgetown vs. Manning-Santee, 7 p.m. at Mike Johnson Park in Georgetown Friday Chillicothe, Ohio, vs. Cary, N.C., 5 p.m.

Georgetown vs. Greenwood, 7:30 p.m.

Today Georgetown vs. Chillicothe, Ohio, 10 a.m.

Greenwood vs. Chillicothe, Ohio, 1 p.m.

Greenwood vs. Cary, N.C., 4 p.m.

KING TOSSES COMPLETE GAME IN MANNING’S 3-1 WIN

FROM STAFF REPORTS FLORENCE – Tommy King allowed just one run in a complete-game effort in Manning-Santee Post 68’s 3-1 victory over Williamston in the Palmetto Invitational American Legion baseball tournament on Friday at Legion Park.

King scattered eight hits in seven innings of work. The only run he allowed came on a home run.

King also had two hits.

Josh Whitley and Austin Atkinson drove in runs for Manning as did William Ard, whose sacrifice fly scored Peyton Coker.

Post 68 plays two games today at the Waccamaw High School field in Pawleys Island. Manning plays Wilmington, N.C., at 10 a.m. and Texarkana, Ark., at 1 p.m. in 7-inning contests. picked up an RBI on a sacrifice fly. The P-15’s also scored on two passed balls and a 2-base throwing error.

Georgetown vs. Cary, N.C., 7 p.m. at Aynor High Field in Aynor Friday Whiteville, N.C. vs. Frederick, Md., Horry vs. Camden Today Horry vs. Whiteville, N.C., 10 a.m.

Camden vs. Whiteville, N.C., 1 p.m.

Camden vs. Frederick, Md., 4 p.m.

Horry vs. Frederick, Md., 7 p.m. at Socastee High Field in Myrtle Beach Friday Potomac Valley, W.Va., vs. Danville, Ky., 5 p.m.

Murrells Inlet vs. Jacksonville, N.C., 7:30 p.m.

Today Murrells Inlet vs. Potomac Valley, W.Va., 10 a.m.

Jacksonville, N.C., vs. Potomac Valley, W.Va., 1 p.m.

Jacksonville, N.C., vs. Danville, Ky., 4 p.m.

Murrells Inlet vs. Danville, Ky., 7 p.m.

Sunday Frederick, Md., vs. TBA, 10 a.m.

Camden vs. TBA, 1 p.m.

Horry vs. TBA, 4 p.m.

Murrells Inlet vs. Whiteville, N.C., 7 p.m.

“All up and down the lineup we hit the ball well,” Campbell said. “Once they saw (Nichols) once through the lineup, they were able to come out and adjust and really start pounding the ball.”

The Generals left-hander wound up allowing eight runs on 14 hits in 5-plus innings.

Meanwhile Sumter starter Ryan Touchberry worked through a rough second inning to post a solid outing for Sumter.

A pair of walks and a pair of errors helped Post 3 plate three unearned runs on no hits in the second frame as the Generals took a 3-1 lead at one point. However, Touchberry only allowed two hits and no runs otherwise, striking out six in the process.

“Biggest difference was just working ahead in counts,” said Touchberry, who retired the last nine batters he faced. “Once I did that, I was able to thrown my offspeed pitches for strikes and really go after batters.”

SPORTS ITEMS

U.S. defeats China 1-0, to face Germany in World Cup semifinals OTTAWA, Ontario — Carli Lloyd scored in the 51st minute, and the United States beat China 1-0 Friday night to reach a semifinal against Germany at the Women’s World Cup. Hope Solo had her fourth straight shutout for the second-ranked United States, which has reached the final four of all seven Women’s World Cups but has not won since beating China on penalty kicks for the 1999 title at the Rose Bowl. The Americans have not allowed a goal in 423 minutes since this year’s tournament opener against Australia.

Despite missing suspended midfielders Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday, the U.S. managed a more attacking attitude and extended its unbeaten streak against China to 25 matches dating to 2003.

GERMANY 5 FRANCE 4

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MONTREAL — Celia Sasic tied the score in the 84th minute, Nadine Angerer stopped Claire Lavogez in the final attempt of a shootout and Germany beat France 5-4 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 tie Friday to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals.

The 2003 and ‘07 World Cup champions will play Tuesday against the United States.

China’s Lou Jiahui (16) and Ren Guixin (23) go up for a header with Carli Lloyd (10) of the United States Morgan Brian (14) of the U.S. watches during the United States’ 1-0 victory in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup on Friday in Ottawa, Ontario.

SANDBERG RESIGNS AS PHILLIES MANAGER

SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid’s favorite hockey player is Sidney Crosby. His favorite non-skating athlete is LeBron James.

He’s now in their club, forever to be known as a No. 1 pick.

McDavid’s journey toward widely expected NHL superstardom officially began Friday night when the Edmonton Oilers grabbed him with the top

PHILADELPHIA— Ryne Sandberg has resigned as Phillies manager in his third season as Philadelphia struggles with the worst record in the major leagues.

Sandberg quit Friday with a 119-159 career record over parts of three seasons leading Philadelphia. His

only full season was in 2014, when the Phillies finished with a 73-89 record.

Third base coach Pete Mackanin will take over as interim manager.

MCDAVID GOES NO. 1 IN NHL DRAFT

overall selection in the draft.

WATSON LEADS AFTER SECOND ROUND OF TRAVELERS

CROMWELL, Conn. — Bubba Watson shot a 3-under 67 on Friday to maintain a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Travelers Championship.

CABRERA-BELLO TAKES 1-STROKE LEAD IN MUNICH

MUNICH — Rafa Cabrera-Bello of Spain shot a 5-under 67 for a one-stroke lead in the second round of the BMW International Open on Friday.

From wire reports

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SCOREBOARD

Chicago White Sox 8, Detroit 7, 10 innings Baltimore 8, Boston 6 Oakland 6, Texas 3 Houston 4, N.Y. Yankees 0

TV, RADIO

FRIDAY’S GAMES

TODAY

7:30 p.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour BMW International Open Third Round from Munich (GOLF).

9:30 a.m. – American Legion Baseball: Duplin-Sampson, N.C., at Sumter (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290).

11:50 a.m. – International Soccer: UEFA U-21 Championship Semifinal Match from Olomouc, Czech Republic – Portugal vs. Germany (ESPNU).

1 p.m. – PGA Golf: Travelers Championship Third Round from Cromwell, Conn. (GOLF).

1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Texas at Toronto (MLB NETWORK).

2 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour U.S. Senior Open Third Round from Sacramento, Calif. (WACH 57).

2 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Toyota-Save Mart 350 Pole Qualifying from Sonoma, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1).

2:50 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA U-21 Championship Semifinal Match from Prague—Denmark vs. Sweden (ESPNU).

3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Travelers Championship Third Round from Cromwell, Conn. (WLTX 19).

3 p.m. – LPGA Golf: NW Arkansas Championship Second Round from Rogers, Ark. (GOLF).

4 p.m. – Track and Field: U.S. Outdoor Championships from Eugene, Ore. (WIS 10).

4 p.m. – Women’s International Soccer: Women’s World Cup Quarterfinal Match from Edmonton, Alberta – Australia vs. Japan (FOX SPORTS 1).

4 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Pittsburgh (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

4 p.m. – IRL Racing: IndyCar Series MAVTV 500 from Fontana, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

6 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexico vs. Costa Rica from Orlando, Fla. (ESPN2, UNIVISION).

6:30 p.m. – American Legion Baseball: Garner, N.C., at Sumter (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290).

7 p.m. – Arena Football: Cleveland at Jacksonville (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

7:30 p.m. – Women’s International Soccer: Women’s World Cup Quarterfinal Match from Vancouver, British Columbia – England vs. Canada (FOX SPORTS 1).

8 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Phoenix at Minnesota (ESPN2).

8 p.m. – Horse Racing: Gold Cup from Arcadia, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

9:45 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Timothy Bradley Jr. vs. Jessie Vargas in a Welterweight Bout from Carson, Calif. (HBO).

10 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Arizona at San Diego (MLB NETWORK).

TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

MLB STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W Tampa Bay 41 New York 39 Baltimore 38 Toronto 39 Boston 32 CENTRAL DIVISION W Kansas City 41 Minnesota 39 Detroit 37 Cleveland 33 Chicago 32 WEST DIVISION W Houston 43 Los Angeles 37 Texas 37 Oakland 34 Seattle 33

L 33 34 34 35 42

Pct .554 .534 .528 .527 .432

GB – 11/2 2 2 9

L 28 33 36 38 40

Pct .594 .542 .507 .465 .444

GB – 31/2 6 9 101/2

L 32 36 36 41 40

Pct .573 .507 .507 .453 .452

GB – 5 5 9 9

TODAY’S GAMES

Texas (Gallardo 6-6) at Toronto (Undecided), 1:07 p.m.

Minnesota (Gibson 4-6) at Milwaukee (Garza 4-9), 2:10 p.m.

Kansas City (C.Young 6-3) at Oakland (Kazmir 4-4), 4:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Danks 3-8) at Detroit (K.Ryan 1-1), 4:08 p.m.

Boston (Miley 7-6) at Tampa Bay (Andriese 2-2), 4:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 4-3) at Houston (Oberholtzer 2-1), 4:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Co.Anderson 0-0) at Baltimore (Tillman 5-7), 7:15 p.m.

Seattle (Happ 3-4) at L.A. Angels (Richards 7-5), 7:15 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Texas at Toronto, 1:07 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 1:08 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 2:10 p.m.

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

Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Texas at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

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

Minnesota at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Colorado at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION Washington New York Atlanta Miami Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee WEST DIVISION Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

W 40 37 35 30 26

L 33 37 38 44 48

Pct .548 .500 .479 .405 .351

GB – 31/2 5 101/2 141/2

W 48 40 39 34 27

L 24 32 32 37 47

Pct .667 .556 .549 .479 .365

GB – 8 81/2 131/2 22

W 41 40 35 35 32

L 33 34 37 40 40

Pct .554 .541 .486 .467 .444

GB – 1 5 61/2 8

THURSDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Mets 2, Milwaukee 0 L.A. Dodgers 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Colorado 6, Arizona 4 San Francisco 13, San Diego 8 Washington 7, Atlanta 0 Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 4, 13 innings St. Louis 5, Miami 1

GOLF The Associated Press Friday At TPC River Highlands Cromwell, Conn.

Purse: $6.4 million Yardage: 6,841; Par 70 Second Round a-denotes amateur Bubba Watson 62-67—129 Brian Harman 66-65—131 Brian Stuard 64-67—131 Carl Pettersson 65-66—131 Scott Brown 65-67—132 Jason Gore 64-68—132 Chris Stroud 65-67—132 Nicholas Thompson 66-67—133 Scott Langley 65-68—133 Danny Lee 66-67—133 Nick Watney 69-64—133 Keegan Bradley 64-69—133 Seung-Yul Noh 64-69—133 Graham DeLaet 67-66—133 Francesco Molinari 67-66—133 Aaron Baddeley 68-66—134 Will MacKenzie 65-69—134 Mark Wilson 66-68—134 Jon Curran 67-67—134 Jim Renner 67-68—135 Harris English 64-71—135 Derek Ernst 68-67—135 Zach Johnson 65-70—135 Chez Reavie 70-65—135 Jason Kokrak 69-66—135 J.J. Henry 68-67—135 Brice Garnett 66-69—135 Paul Casey 67-68—135 Gary Woodland 66-69—135 Sergio Garcia 67-68—135 Jhonattan Vegas 66-69—135 Kyle Stanley 67-68—135 Cheng Tsung Pan 67-68—135 Tom Gillis 65-71—136 Spencer Levin 68-68—136 Steven Bowditch 68-68—136 Byron Smith 69-67—136 Jonathan Randolph 67-69—136 William McGirt 67-69—136 Luke Donald 68-68—136 David Toms 69-67—136 David Lingmerth 68-68—136 Brandt Snedeker 68-68—136 Billy Horschel 67-69—136 John Peterson 70-66—136 Mark Hubbard 68-68—136 Alexandre Rocha 66-70—136 Ken Duke 69-68—137 Brendon Todd 67-70—137 Marc Leishman 70-67—137 a-Jon Rahm 68-69—137 Tyrone Van Aswegen 68-69—137 Bryce Molder 66-71—137 Colt Knost 67-70—137 Martin Laird 70-67—137 Chad Collins 70-67—137 Robert Garrigus 65-72—137 Tony Finau 68-69—137 Jeff Overton 69-69—138 Bo Van Pelt 70-68—138 Chad Campbell 68-70—138 Brendan Steele 67-71—138 Tom Hoge 68-70—138 Cameron Smith 73-65—138 Mark Anderson 67-71—138 Cameron Percy 69-69—138 Morgan Hoffmann 67-71—138 Jim Herman 67-71—138 Eric Axley 68-70—138 Scott Pinckney 67-71—138 Patrick Rodgers 68-70—138 Steven Alker 70-68—138 Failed to make the cut Johnson Wagner 68-71—139 Adam Hadwin 67-72—139 Jason Bohn 66-73—139 Jonathan Byrd 67-72—139 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano 68-71—139 John Merrick 72-67—139 Stewart Cink 69-70—139 Patrick Reed 67-72—139 Charlie Beljan 70-69—139 David Pastore 70-69—139 Will Wilcox 71-68—139 Ryan Armour 68-71—139

Cleveland at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Texas at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

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

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

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

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Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

Colorado at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Minnesota (Gibson 4-6) at Milwaukee (Garza 4-9), 2:10 p.m.

Washington (G.Gonzalez 5-4) at Philadelphia (Morgan 1-0), 3:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 5-3) at Pittsburgh (Morton 5-1), 4:05 p.m.

Colorado (Rusin 3-2) at San Francisco (Lincecum 7-4), 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Lorenzen 3-2) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 7-5), 4:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 5-5) at Miami (Koehler 5-4), 4:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Wada 1-1) at St. Louis (Wacha 9-3), 7:15 p.m.

Arizona (Hellickson 5-4) at San Diego (Cashner 2-9), 10:10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Miami, 1:10 p.m.

Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.

Colorado at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 4:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Colorado at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

WNBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Connecticut Washington Chicago New York Indiana Atlanta

W 6 5 4 4 3 3

L 1 2 3 3 5 6

Pct .857 .714 .571 .571 .375 .333

WESTERN CONFERENCE Tulsa Minnesota Phoenix Seattle San Antonio Los Angeles

W 6 6 3 2 1 0

L 1 2 4 5 6 5

Pct .857 .750 .429 .286 .143 .000

GB – 1/2 3 4 5 5

THURSDAY’S GAMES

San Antonio 76, Phoenix 71 Minnesota 76, Seattle 73

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Connecticut, 7 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

New York at Tulsa, 8 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Seattle at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Los Angeles at New York, 3 p.m.

Chicago at Washington, 4 p.m.

Seattle at Tulsa, 7 p.m.

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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

By The Associated Press QUARTERFINALS

Friday At Montreal Germany vs. France, 4 p.m.

At Ottawa, Ontario China vs. United States, 7:30 p.m.

Today At Edmonton, Alberta Australia vs. Japan, 4 p.m.

At Vancouver, British Columbia England vs. Canada, 7:30 p.m.

SEMIFINALS

Tuesday, June 30 At Montreal China-United States winner vs. Germany-France winner, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1 At Edmonton, Alberta Australia-Japan winner vs. EnglandCanada winner, 7 p.m.

THIRD PLACE

THURSDAY’S GAMES

GB – 1 2 2 31/2 4

Saturday, July 4 At Edmonton, Alberta Semifinal losers, 4 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunday, July 5 At Vancouver, British Columbia Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

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Bucs QB Winston: ‘I’m just moving forward’ No. 1 overall pick looking to put storied past behind him

BY TOM WITHERS The Associated Press BEREA, Ohio — Jameis Winston knows there are always eyes on him — watching, dissecting and waiting for him to make a mistake.

The spotlight doesn’t leave, and Winston wants to shine in it.

“It’s about my actions,” the Tampa Buccaneers rookie said while attending a youth football clinic. “I got to be a quarterback. When I’m off the field, I got to be a quarterback. When I’m on the field, I’ve got to be a quarterback. I know people are going to look at me in each and every way.

“I just smile, man.”

He did a lot of that on Friday.

Winston is trying to move on from a celebrated and checkered college career at Florida State, where he won a Heisman Trophy and led the Seminoles to a national championship but also brought himself and the school shame for multiple off-field incidents, including a rape accusation that was dismissed after prosecutors cited problems with a police investigation.

As he embarks on his NFL career, the 21-year-old is staying positive. And while he’s not hiding from his past, Winston is focused on what’s in ahead, not behind him.

“I have nothing to prove,” he said. “I believe that people make mistakes but I also believe that you bounce back from those and I’m just moving forward.”

Winston and the NFC’s other drafted rookies got a break from their four-day symposium — a league-run orientation program designed to help players transition to the pros — by playing with school-aged children on Cleveland Browns training fields.

While the youngsters ran pass routes, bumped into blocking pads and tossed footballs into garbage cans, Winston

NASCAR FROM PAGE B1 nearly eight positions better than any other style of track in the series, and two of his seven career top-five finishes are at Watkins Glen. His Sonoma results aren’t as strong, but he’s considered a driver capable of winning by his competitors.

Jeff Gordon, the all-time wins leader at Sonoma with five, cited Allmendinger’s impressive victory over Marcos Ambrose at Watkins Glen last August as evidence that Allmendinger is one of the best in the field.

“He outran Marcos at Watkins Glen last year, which I thought was extremely impressive because I had been racing with Marcos that weekend ... and he was strong, he was really tough and I didn’t think anybody was able to beat him,” Gordon said. “The fact that AJ did shows what his talents are on a road course.”

But Gordon believes that Allmendinger will have to adjust his driving style to grab the win on Sunday. Allmendinger is considered an aggressive driver, and that style doesn’t always work at Sonoma.

“Nobody drives in the corners deeper than AJ does,” Gordon said. “I think that at Watkins Glen that way of attacking the racetrack is very beneficial and definitely puts good lap times together and is tough to beat. Here I think there is a fine line and balance between that. I think AJ has

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay rookie quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass as he is pressured by defensive end T.J. Fatinikun (96) during a minicamp in Tampa, Fla. Winston said he is ready to put his college and well-documented past behind him in order to focus on his profession as the Buccaneers’ quarterback. seemed to be the biggest kid on the field.

He led the boys and girls in cheers, handed out high-fives and advice and taught the kids how to put some touch on a pass or fire a rocket.

“Set your feet and let it rip,” he told one boy. “Don’t be afraid.”

Winston was clearly in his element inside the field’s white-chalked borders. It was when he has ventured off the field, out of bounds, that Winston has gotten into trouble.

There was the shoplifting charge for stealing crab legs from a grocery store; the suspension for jumping on a table on Florida State’s campus and screaming an explicit phrase and the sexual-as-

SPRINT CUP LEADERS The Associated Press Through June 14 Points 1, Kevin Harvick, 576. 2, Martin Truex Jr., 561. 3, Joey Logano, 520. 4, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 508. 5, Jimmie Johnson, 506. 6, Brad Keselowski, 480. 7, Jamie McMurray, 464. 8, Matt Kenseth, 456. 9, Kasey Kahne, 447. 10, Jeff Gordon, 434. 11, Kurt Busch, 426.

12, Paul Menard, 421. 13, Denny Hamlin, 412. 14, Carl Edwards, 401. 15, Aric Almirola, 401. 16, Ryan Newman, 400. 17, Clint Bowyer, 388. 18, Kyle Larson, 361. 19, Danica Patrick, 357. 20, Greg Biffle, 351.

Money 1, Kevin Harvick, $4,840,151. 2, Joey Logano, $4,015,820. 3, Jimmie Johnson, $3,718,871. 4, Denny Hamlin, $3,429,537. 5, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $3,171,955. 6, Matt Kenseth, $2,835,930. 7, Jeff Gordon, $2,835,180. 8, Brad Keselowski, $2,790,295. 9, Martin Truex Jr., $2,668,758. 10, Greg Biffle, $2,497,249. 11, Ryan Newman, $2,480,173. 12, Clint Bowyer, $2,461,750. 13, Jamie McMurray, $2,426,215. 14, Aric Almirola, $2,350,110. 15, Austin Dillon, $2,209,228. 16, Trevor Bayne, $2,202,665. 17, Kasey Kahne, $2,175,249. 18, David Ragan, $2,137,061. 19, AJ Allmendinger, $2,131,990. 20, Casey Mears, $2,123,433.

the skills to be the fastest and the best here this weekend, certainly in qualifying. Then it’s going to come down to executing that in the race. I would say he is the guy to beat.”

Allmendinger needs it: He comes into Sonoma in a four-race slump with finishes between 23rd and 29th since the Coca-Cola 600 in May. When he qualified for

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sault allegation in 2012.

Those actions overshadowed Winston’s achievements on the field, earned him a troublemaker’s image and made him a target of criticism on social media.

While the 2015 rookie class is being lectured on professional life by former players offering their experiences, Winston can already speak to how a bad decision can be irrevocable.

Several of Winston’s fellow rookies said he has been one of the most engaged players this week. And despite his higher profile, he has been just one of the guys.

“He is the most high-spirited guy I’ve been around,” said Buccaneers offensive tackle

the Chase a year ago, he admitted JTG needed to get much better if they had any shot of competing in the 16-driver championship field.

He still believes that, even though the single-car team has made gains over the last year.

“I think we’ve improved,” Allmendinger said, “and everybody else improved more. That’s kind of the nature with a smaller team is you’re always trying to play catchup a little bit.”

Allmendinger opened the season strong and was as high as fifth in the standings, but a lack of consistency and chasing NASCAR’s powerhouse teams has him in a hole that he’d like to climb from more than grab a win in a wildcard race.

“We had a couple of DNF’s and we blew some motors a couple of weeks in a row. We crashed at Bristol running inside the top 10,” he said. “I wouldn’t say panic set it, but we started trying different things. We know where we have to improve. We have the steps in place and the ideas in place, but it’s not an overnight process, either.”

WISE FROM PAGE B1

when he played, but he always played with a lot of intensity.

No matter (whom) he was up against or what position he was playing, he always gave 100 percent.”

Wise was a favorite among his teammates for that simple reason, along with his positive personality, and was friends with just about everyone, Jones said.

“I don’t think I ever saw him have an argument with anyone,” he said. “He wasn’t really with one clique or one group of guys that he always hung around with. He was with a different group every time I saw him. He was well-liked by everyone.”

But obviously Wise and Miranda were close. The two had started out in recreation department football together and eventually wound up on the Gamecocks – even so far as to be on the same defensive unit.

“He was really more like family,” Miranda said. “We kind of split off and went to different middle schools, but then came back and played together the last few years. Anywhere you saw him, you saw me. “…I was able to be with him for spring break this year and really saw him come out of his shell a little and just enjoy life. That was a blessing I’ll never forget.”

found out it was true.

“It’s just a sad day.”

“I was in disbelief,” former Sumter head coach John Jones said. “You just can’t believe it when something like that happens to such a great kid. He never complained, always did what was asked of him and always had that smile on his face.

“He was a total team player.”

Wise embodied the type of player any coach would want, Jones said. He started out on the defensive side, but when injuries began to mount last season, Wise made the move to offense and became one of the staples at running back.

“He always did what was asked of him,” Jones said.

“Whether it was special teams, defense or offense, he went out and did his best. That nextman-up mentality paid off in the end because he stepped into a starting role for us.”

And even though Wise never really played angry, Franklin said he was a highly competitive person as well.

“He was very competitive – he never backed down from anything,” said Franklin, who had known Wise since fifth grade and played alongside him since the two were together at Alice Drive Middle School. “He was never mad

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territory. We just got to live with it.”

Winston will stay active on social media, while others are more wary of potential dangers. Earlier this week, No. 2 pick Marcus Mariota said he won’t bother with Twitter or any other online platform.

Winston isn’t going to hide.

“You can only be yourself.

What people put out there on social media is just whatever.

But I am just trying to be a better person and live life, and that’s all,” he said. “I mean social media can help you in so many ways, from a positive standpoint. I can’t control what people put on social media about me, but I can control my actions and what I do.”

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“He’s a great leader. And he likes to have fun. You’re looking at us — we’re 21, 22 years old. You have to think about it. We’re adults, but we’re still kids sometimes and we want to have fun.”

And although he recognizes Winston may endure more scrutiny than other players, Smith said every pro athlete is under a microscope and should be accountable for their behavior.

“All of us are in spotlights,” he said. “We’re the one percent of athletes who make it to the pros. We’re going to be scrutinized in our worst times, praised in our best times. It comes with the

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AREA SCOREBOARD BASEBALL P-15’S BANQUET

The Sumter P-15’s American Legion baseball banquet will be held on Tuesday at the American Legion building on Artillery Drive.

The banquet is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. Tickets are $12 and will be sold at the door.

BASKETBALL EVRIK GARY SKILLS CLINIC

The Evrik Gary Skills Clinic will be held July 8-9 at Laurence Manning Academy’s Bubba Davis Gymnasium.

The 2-day, 4-workout clinic is open to boys who will be rising ninth through 12th grades. The cost is $60 per player.

The camp will runs from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

For registration forms, payment options or more information, visit MixKitBasketball@yahoo.com.

SUMTER CHRISTIAN CLINICS

Sumter Christian School will host two more basketball clinics over two months at the school’s gymnasium.

The clinics are for grades 6-9 on July 6-10 and grades 9-12 on July 27-31.

The clinics, which will run from 10 a.m. to noon each day, are 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) 7731902.

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

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THE SUMTER ITEM 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) 720-6242, (813) 786-9265 or (954) 258-6817 or email youthathleticsofsumteryas@yahoo.com.

OFFICIATING CLASSES

Training classes for prospective high school football officials is currently being held at the Sumter County Recreation Department at 155 Haynsworth Street.

Classes are being held every Monday beginning at 6:30 p.m.

To learn more about the South Carolina Football Officials Association visit its web-

HOW ‘BOUT THOSE T’WOLVES!

Give the Timberwolves credit.

No, NBA insiders haven’t been able to say that in a while. But drafting Karl-Anthony Towns and swinging a trade for Minnesota native Tyus Jones out of Duke to line up with Andrew Wiggins and the Timberwolves deserve an A+ for their draft efforts. The venerable Kevin Garnett might be around to see another playoff run, something that hasn’t happened in 11 years.

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Defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has avoided facing the “Big Four” of Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal in his half of the bracket when the draw for this year’s Wimbledon was released on Friday. The tournament begins next week.

Djokovic avoids fellow ‘Big 4’ members Nadal Federer, Murray in draw LONDON — Defending champion Novak Djokovic avoided his three biggest traditional rivals in the Wimbledon draw on Friday as the other members of tennis’ “Big Four” were all placed on the opposite side.

Serena Williams had no such luck in the women’s draw, where she may have to get past a trio of former No. 1s — sister Venus, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova — just to get to the final.

S. WILLIAMS The draw at the All England Club set up a number of intriguing possibilities for the upcoming two weeks, especially with former champions Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal all grouped together in the bottom half of the men’s draw. Murray and Nadal could face each other in the quarterfinals, with Federer possible awaiting the winner in the semis.

The bottom half also in-

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cludes former finalist Tomas Berdych and former semifinalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, leaving Djokovic facing a possible semifinal against Stan Wawrinka, the man who beat him in the French Open final.

Djokovic does face a potentially tricky start of the tournament, though, as he’ll open play on Centre Court on Monday against German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber and could face Australian former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt in the second round. Hewitt, the 2002 champion, is playing Wimbledon for the final time and has always enjoyed huge crowd support at the All England Club.

Another Australian, Bernard Tomic, could then await Djokovic in the third round, while Kei Nishikori of Japan is a potential quarterfinal opponent.

Two-time champion Nadal is seeded only No. 10 this year after a disappointing season that saw him lose at the French Open for only the second time in his career. He could face fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the fourth round.

Murray was given one of

the toughest possible draws as he tries to win the tournament for a second time, with the home favorite potentially facing Tsonga in the fourth round, Nadal in the quarters, Federer in the semis and Djokovic in the final.

Federer will start his quest for a record eighth title against Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia-Herzegovina and could face Berdych in the quarterfinals.

In the women’s tournament, top-ranked Williams could come up against sister Venus — also a fivetime champion — in the fourth round, Azarenka in the quarterfinals and Sharapova in the semis in a tough upper half of the draw.

Williams, who is halfway toward a calendar-year Grand Slam, opens play against Margarita Gasparyan of Russia. Williams lost in the third round last year and the fourth round in 2013.

Defending champion Petra Kvitova is in the other half, and could face last year’s runner-up Eugenie Bouchard of Canada in the quarterfinals.

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The cost is $25 per player and includes prize and dinner.

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DRAFT FROM PAGE B1 later when the Knicks took the 19-year-old Latvian forward.

But the announcement of the Grant trade had New York fans who packed Brooklyn’s Barclays Center roaring in approval of Phil Jackson’s moves.

Porzingis had said repeatedly he hoped to be picked by the Knicks — including to Grant.

“I kind of smiled and laughed and shook my head, not realizing that I’d be his teammate a few hours later,” Grant said.

Some highlights, and lowlights, from Thursday night’s NBA draft:

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It was a good night for five of the seven Kentucky players who entered the NBA draft. But not for the Harrisons. Andrew was picked late in the second round, but he probably couldn’t celebrate — at least not like he wanted. His twin brother Aaron went undrafted. The twins were the backcourt that led the Wildcats to a 38-1 record and trip to the Final Four. The Wildcats would have set a record with seven selections had both brothers been picked.

MULTIPLE MEN

With Jahlil Okafor, Justise Winslow and Tyus Jones, Duke has had at least two players picked in five straight drafts.

National player of the year Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker gave national runner-up Wisconsin multiple selections for the first time since 1995 (Michael Finley and Rashard Griffith).

THE ‘TRILL’

Moziah Bridges, 13, is used to the bright lights. The teen makes and sells bow ties, appearing on “Shark Tank” last year in search of investors. He now runs a $200,000 company and was especially pleased that No. 6 pick Willie Cauley-Stein donned one of his creations for the draft. Bridges names each design and may just go with Cauley-Stein’s nickname “Trill” for the blue-and-white polka dot creation debuted on draft day.

SO CAVALIER

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle is a proud Virginia alum. And he let everyone know it when he stepped to the podium in Dallas to announce the No. 21 pick in the first round. Virginia won its first baseball title in Omaha, Nebraska.

AP Sports Writer Schuyler Dixon in Dallas contributed to this report.

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THURSDAY

At Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y.

FIRST ROUND

1. Minnesota, Karl-Anthony Towns, c, Kentucky.

2. L.A. Lakers, D’Angelo Russell, g, Ohio State.

3. Philadelphia, Jahlil Okafor, c, Duke.

4. New York, Kristaps Porzingis, f, Sevilla (Spain).

5. Orlando, Mario Hezonja, g, Barcelona (Spain).

6. Sacramento, Willie Cauley-Stein, c, Kentucky.

7. Denver, Emmanuel Mudiay, g, Guangdog (China).

8. Detroit, Stanley Johnson, f, Arizona.

9. Charlotte, Frank Kaminsky, f, Wisconsin.

10. Miami, Justise Winslow, g, Duke.

11. Indiana, Myles Turner, f, Texas.

12. Utah, Trey Lyles, f, Kentucky.

13. Phoenix, Devin Booker, g, Kentucky.

14. Oklahoma City, Cameron Payne, g, Murray State.

15. a-Atlanta (from Brooklyn), Kelly Oubre, f, Kansas.

16. Boston, Terry Rozier, g, Louisville.

17. Milwaukee, Rashad Vaughn, g, UNLV. 18. Houston (from New Orleans), Sam Dekker, f, Wisconsin.

19. a,b-Washington, Jerian Grant, g, Notre Dame.

20. Toronto, Delon Wright, g, Utah.

21. Dallas, Justin Anderson, g, Virginia.

22. Chicago, Bobby Portis, f, Arkansas.

23. c-Portland, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, f, Arizona.

24. d-Cleveland, Tyus Jones, g, Duke.

25. Memphis, Jarell Martin, f, LSU. 26. San Antonio, Nikola Milutinov, c, Partizan (Serbia).

27. L.A. Lakers (from Houston), Larry Nance Jr., f, Wyoming.

28. Boston (from L.A. Clippers), R.J. Hunter, g, Georgia State.

29. Brooklyn (from Atlanta), Chris McCullough, f, Syracuse.

30. Golden State, Kevon Looney, f, UCLA.

SECOND ROUND

31. d-Minnesota, Cedi Osman, f, Anadolu Efes (Turkey).

32. Houston (from New York), Montrezl Harrell, f, Louisville.

33. Boston (from Philadelphia through Miami), Jordan Mickey, f, LSU. 34. L.A. Lakers, Anthony Brown, f, Stanford.

35. e-Philadelphia (from Orlando), Guillermo Hernangomez, f, Sevilla (Spain).

36. d-Minnesota (from Sacramento through Houston), Rakeem Christmas, f, Syracuse.

37. Philadelphia (from Denver through Houston, Portland and Minnesota), Richaun Holmes, f, Bowling Green.

38. Detroit, Darrun Hilliard, g, Villanova.

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50. Atlanta (from Toronto), Marcus Eriksson, g, FC Barcelona (Spain).

51. Orlando (from Chicago), Tyler Harvey, g, Eastern Washington.

52. Dallas, Satnam Singh Bhamara, c, IMG Academy (India).

53. Cleveland (from Portland through Chicago and Denver), Sir’Dominic Pointer, f, St. John’s.

54. Utah (from Cleveland), Daniel Diez, g, Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian.

55. San Antonio, Cady Lalanne, c, UMass.

56. i-New Orleans (from Memphis), Brandon Dawson, f, Michigan State.

57. Denver (from L.A. Clippers), Nikola Radicevic, g, Sevilla (Spain).

58. Philadelphia (from Houston), J.P. Tokoto, f, North Carolina.

59. Atlanta, Dimitrios Agravanis, f, Olympiakos (Greece).

60. Philadelphia (from Golden State through Indiana), Luka Mitrovic, f, Mega Crvena Zvezda (Serbia).

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Set in a near future that could be closer than we expect, the eight-part import “Humans” (9 p.m. Sunday, TV-14) has been a huge success in the U.K. A quiet, thoughtful science-fiction series, it’s worth getting excited about.

“Humans” explores a world where Synths, lifelike humanoid robots, have become commonplace. They work as domestics, baby sitters and caregivers for elderly shut-ins and also perform manual labor in factories and farms. Their introduction comes not without concern. What happens when people who derive meaning from work are displaced? Will machines allow people to become “more” human, or merely angry and alienated?

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George (William Hurt) is a lonely widower still grieving for his dead wife. His Synth, Odi (Will Tudor), is clearly obsolete and breaking down. But George sees “him” as his only “living” link to his departed spouse.

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• Thom quits on the season finale of “Happyish” (9:30 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA).

• Odelle is held hostage on the season finale of “American Odyssey” (10 p.m., NBC, TV14).

• A wounded veteran receives a belated medal on “Honor Delayed” (10 p.m., Al Jazeera America).

• Vernon’s limited resources put him in a tight spot on “Ballers” (10 p.m., HBO, TVMA).

• Tom’s chances may be slipping away on the fifth season premiere of “Falling Skies” (10 p.m., TNT, TV-14).

• Cameron’s spirits plunge on “Halt and Catch Fire” (10 p.m., AMC, TV-14).

• The military scrambles on “The Brink” (10:30 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

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Pixie Davies, left, stars as Sophie Hawkins and Gemma Chan as Synth Anita, a lifelike humanoid robot, in a scene from the season premiere of “Humans” airing at 9 p.m. Sunday on AMC. to be among them.

“Humans” clearly follows a field well explored by books and movies from “Frankenstein” to “Metropolis,” “Blade Runner” to “A.I.” But its focus on the personal distinguishes it from its more fantastic antecedents. Haunting, moving and — for a series about synthetic “life” — deeply humane, it’s simply not to be missed.

• Do we ever leave high school? Does high school ever change? Not on screen. The Disney Channel’s “new” musical “Teen Beach 2” is so rooted in 50-year-old teen templates that it invents a magic formula that allows characters from 1960s beach movies to invade the present. If they had any brains, they’d wonder how much things had remained the same.

No educational-movie genre is more enduring than the “don’t do drugs” movies they used to show to health classes, youth groups and in church basements. Lifetime’s “Perfect High” (8 p.m. Saturday) offers Bella Thorne an opportunity to show off her dance moves, but adds little to the instructional aspect.

Thorne (“Shake it Up!”) is Amanda, a pretty high school girl who dances on the school’s cheer squad. She’s popular and well-adjusted, able to communicate with the squad’s alpha-

teen queen bee and also joke with her nerdy adolescent brother. After a knee injury sidelines Amanda from the pep squad, she begins to see her social status slipping away. That inspires her to start treating opiate-containing pain medicine like breath mints. She swigs the stuff straight from the bottle.

Neither her teachers nor her parents seem to notice. But Amanda and her pill supply come to the attention of the school’s goth / hipster / punk demimonde, who convince Amanda to share her stash in exchange for introducing her to a casual attitude toward all manner of narcotics.

Tell me if you’ve seen this movie before.

Thorne is convincing as a teen, or rather, a teen who looks like a very attractive 26-year-old — like nearly everybody else in her high school.

The only thing “Perfect High” adds to the parade of cautionary tales — dating back to “Go Ask Alice” (1973) and beyond — is its depiction of the dead weight of social media on the kids’ lives. Long before Amanda got hooked on pills and the hard stuff, she was clearly addicted to Facebook.

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Pasiphae plots to stop the

wedding on the mid-season premiere of “Atlantis” (9 p.m., BBC America, TV-PG).

• Jesse Metcalfe and Autumn Reeser star in the 2015 romance “A Country Wedding” (9 p.m., Hallmark).

• A team explores the life cycle of the Arctic’s ice giants on “Mega Berg” (9 p.m., Discovery, TV-PG).

• Allegiances fray on “Power” (9 p.m., Starz, TVMA).

• Magic bests Napoleon’s army in “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell” (10 p.m., BBC America, TV-14).

• Emilia Clarke, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne and Tinie Tempah appear on “The Graham Norton Show” (11:15 p.m., BBC America, TV-14).

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Henry keeps secrets on “Madam Secretary” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

• Poldark courts investors on “Poldark” on “Masterpiece” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings).

• The 2014 documentary “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me” (9 p.m., CNN) follows the musician, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, on his farewell tour.

• A job offer arrives on the series finale of “Nurse Jackie” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA).

CULT CHOICE Daniel Craig updates the James Bond franchise in the overlong 2012 adventure “Skyfall” (8 p.m., USA).

SATURDAY SERIES Wi-Fi horror on “CSI: Cyber” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * Just us guys on “The Island” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14) * Life changes “In an Instant” (9 p.m., ABC, r) * Three agents down on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * The Kansas City round of “American Ninja Warrior” (9 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG).

SUNDAY SERIES Julie Chen hosts “Big Brother” (8 p.m., CBS) * Cyberbullying on “Dateline” (8 p.m., NBC) * Lisa inspires on “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-PG) * NFL stars face off on “Celebrity Family Feud” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Training sessions on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (8:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Celebrities impress on “I Can Do That!” (9 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG) * Peter’s heroism on “Family Guy” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * “BattleBots” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * A toxic turtle on “Golan the Insatiable” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Dolls to die for on “CSI” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * A gunman holds commuters hostage on “Castle” (10 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG).

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Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

Septic Tank Cleaning

Septic tank pumping & services. Call Ray Tobias & Company (803) 340-1155.

Tree Service A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

Youth Sports Stars!

Name: DaVeon Thomas Age: 7 Sport: Basketball School/Team: Baby Pacer Hometown: Sumter

Name: Travis Disher Age: 14 Sport: Soccer School/Team: Sumter High School - JV Hometown: Sumter

Name: Joey Pereira Age: 15 Sport: Baseball School/Team: Jr. P-15 Hometown: Sumter

Name: Andrew Tiller Age: 16 Sport: Basketball School/Team: Sumter High School - Varsity Hometown: Sumter

Name: Alana Thomas Age: 9 Sport: Softball School/Team: Palmetto Vet Hometown: Sumter

Name: Davon Holliday Age: 8 Sport: Baseball School/Team: Buddy Ball Hometown: Sumter

Name: Chirstopher Choice Age: 9 Sport: Baseball School/Team: Buddy Ball Hometown: Sumter

Name: Madison Rowe Age: 6 Sport: Baseball School/Team: Rockets Hometown: Florence

Name: Brentston Rembert Age: 8 Sport: Baseball School/Team: Coulter Hometown: Sumter

Name: DuBose Rembert Age: 10 Sport: Baseball School/Team: Brown’s Furniture Hometown: Sumter

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal, trimming & stump grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128

PETS & ANIMALS Dogs 4 M, 3 F, half Rotts/shepard, 8 weeks, 1st shots tails docked, $75 ea. Call 803-468-0994 4 Yorkiepom puppies. males, 6 wks. $150 ea. call 803-464-4136 or 803-458-5961

Poultry Annual Sale! PALMETTO CORNISH CHICKENS $12 /case (of 12) B-Grade Southern States 335 Broad St., Sumter 803-775-1204 While Supplies last!

MERCHANDISE Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Yard/moving sale! Everything must go! 2708 Cains Mill Rd. Sat. 7-12.

Sumter County Civic Center Indoor Garage Sale.

700 W. Liberty St. Saturday, June 27, 2015 8 am - 1 pm.

Free admission.

DECLARE INDEPENDENCE FROM YOUR OLD WARDROBE! • Buy One Suit - Get One Of Equal Price FREE Buy A Shirt & Get 2nd Shirt 1/2 Price

Buy 2pc Casual Set & Get 2nd 2pc Set 1/2 Price

Buy One Pair of Shoes at Reg. Price & Get 2nd Pair 1/2 Price

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in Liberty Square, on Old West Liberty Street near Teriyaki Wok. Contacts: 468.5823 or 778.0789 Trucking Opportunities Nesbitt Transportation is currently hiring CDL drivers. Must be 24 yrs old w/ 2 yrs exp. Home nights & weekends. Also hiring exp. diesel mechanics & secretary with exp. in trucking industry. Please call 843-621-2572 for more information.

Work Wanted I'm Available to clean your home.

Affordable, reliable, 18 yrs exp ref's.

Call Melissa 803-938-5204 Will sit with elderly or sick.

Reasonable rates. Will provide ref.

Call 803-236-3603 for more info.

RENTALS

Mobile Home Rentals

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 Rent to own 2BR/1BA all appl. incl.

C/H/A, water & sewer incl. $385/mo. + $400 Dep.Call 803-464-5757 Scenic Lake MHP 2 & 3BR No pets. 9-5 499-1500. 3BR Doublewide in Dalzell 469-6978 Large DW, 4 br, 2 ba, rents $700 mo + $700 dep. Call Live Oak Realty 803-469-8147 1100 Flamingo 3br, 2 bath. $550/ mo. 15 Monroe 3 br, 2 bath. $465/ mo. 1920 Peach Orchard Rd. #3 2 br, 1 bath. $300/ mo. Security deposits start at $250. Section 8ok.

Call 773-8022.

Want to Rent Resort Rentals Windsor City under new management. Call about our move in specials. 803-469-8515.

Rooms for Rent ROOMS FOR RENT, $100- $125 /wkly. All utilities & cable included.

803-938-2709

Unfurnished Apartments

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

Commercial Rentals Warehouse space available.

Some with office space 12,000 to 35,000 sq ft. Call 773-8022

Newly renovated Apts. 2BR All appl's, hrdwd fls, ceramic tiles, C/H/A, $600/mo, 7A Wright St. 803-773-5186 or 631-626-3460 Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO 2- 2BR Apartment $500 a month and $500 deposit. Call 469-8147 Nice Area 2BR 1.5BA Duplex, Appliances. New carpet, paint. No Pets/Smoking $625mo. & dep.

803-983-8463.

2BR 1.5BA W. Calhoun newly renovated. Full kit, C//H//A. water incl, $550 Mo. Prudential 774-7368

Unfurnished Homes New Home 5650 Fish Rd Near Shaw 1700 sq ft 3BR 2BA $1300 Mo. Call 646-460-4424 3BR 2BA Rent $675 Mo. or Sale $84,750 Brick home on N St Paul Church Rd, Large Lot , Recently updated 803- 795-8978 For rent-Large 3BR 1BA C/H/A, near SHS. $700 mo. Call 646-315-3274 or 803-563-7202.

2 Br, 1 Ba, private lot, 795 Griffin St. $650 mo. w paid dep. No pets. Call 803-983-0049.

6 Hawthorne 3BR 1BA, hd flrs, $550mo + $1000/dep.

803-468-1612 House for rent 2000 sq ft $700 Mo +$700 Dep . Available 1st week of July. 803-406-5734

REAL ESTATE Real Estate Wanted We buy houses, mobile homes, land anywhere in SC. CASH FAST! No high payoffs. Call 803-468-6029.

Homes for Sale REDUCED- 905 Arnaud St 2BR/2BA Quiet Cul-de-sac. All appl's, fenced patio, screened porch. $101,900.

Available July 15. 803 464-8354

Manufactured Housing 16x80 SW, 3 br, 2 ba, w/ DW & stove, 2 porches, $13,900 OBO. Must be moved. 803-968-2322.

TIRE OF RENTING? We help customers with past credit problems and low credit scores achieve their dreams of home ownership? We have 2,3, & 4 bedroom homes. Call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book Page (M&M Mobile Homes)

Land & Lots for Sale 460 Cummins Truck For Sale 9 speed, big sleeper. Land for sale.

Hunting land avail. Owner fin. Call 803 452-6260 1-5 Acre lots (or more). 15,000 per acre. Peaceful quiet country living just outside Sumter. Located on London road. From Plowden Mill, about 2 tenths down on the right from David-803-223-1164.

TRANSPORTATION

Mobile Home Rentals Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350

Autos For Sale

3 br, 2 ba, Blackberry Lane, Sumter.

Private lot, $700 mo. + dep. No pets. 803-983-0049.

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LEGAL NOTICES

Summons & Notice

Summons & Notice

Plaintiff, vs.

Jessie D. Smith

Summons & Notice SUMMONS FOR RELIEF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2015-CP-43-0741 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Phoenix Services, Inc.,

Defendant.

TO DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to said Complaint on the subscribed at his office at PO Drawer 1408, 702A West Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof; exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

You will further take notice that the original Summons, of which the foregoing is a copy, and Complaint in the within action were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina, on the 7th day of November, 2015.

Cody T. Mitchell Attorney for Plaintiff PO Drawer 1408 702A West Carolina Avenue Hartsville, South Carolina 29551 (843) 332-5050