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Haley signs tax relief bill Reassigned military personnel can now keep lower rate on homes

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com (803) 774-1201 South Carolina-based military personnel unable to sell their homes after being reassigned elsewhere will no longer need to worry about skyrocketing property taxes.

Gov. Nikki Haley officially signed the Military Homeowner Protection Act on Thursday, allowing military

homeowners to keep their property in the lower, owner-occupied tax category, even if they are renting out their former homes. Sponsored by state Rep. Murrell SMITH Smith, the new law allows these military homeowners to keep this tax rate as long as they remain on active duty and place the home on the market

within 30 days of purchasing a second home.

“Our military men and women are one of our state’s biggest assets, and it’s only right that we provided them with the kind of common-sense tax relief that works to lessen the burden of their service for them and their families,” Haley said. “This is about taking care of the people who take care of us, and I thank Rep. Murrell Smith for his leadership on this issue.”

Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo Jr. of the 9th Air Force said the property tax relief will make a big difference to military families.

“I am pleased Gov. Haley signed the Military Homeowner Protection Act of 2014. This legislation directly and positively impacts our service members across the state and enhances South Carolina’s military-friendly

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Manning coaching legend retires Girls hoops’ Thames has record for most victories in state

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com (803) 774-1241 John Franklin Thames got his wish.

Thames, who has the most victories in the history of South Carolina high school girls basketball, said he has always asked the Lord to let him know a year before his employer when it was time for his INSIDE coaching career to end.

Thames’ After 46 years peers reflect in charge of on coach’s the Manning career / B1 High girls program and 55 years as a teacher, Thames has decided to retire.

After spending two separate weeks in the hospital during the summer dealing with cellulitis in his legs, Thames made it back to coach the Lady Monarchs to a 12-11 record this past season, but he just felt it was the right time for him to step aside.

“It was kind of hard, but I was sort of prepared for it,” said Thames, who will turn 80 years old on May 20. “I was

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John Thames holds a basketball commemorating his 800th win while sitting in his Manning living room, which is adorned with plaques he garnered throughout his career. The Manning High School girls basketball coach has decided to retire after 46 years of being in charge of the school’s program and 55 years as a teacher. able to get back though and be there for the whole basketball season. I don’t know how good a job I did though. It was the second-worst season I ever had.”

Thames had just one losing season in his almost half-century as head coach, posting a career record of 869-331, finishing his career coaching an even 1,200 games. Thames became the career victory leader during the 2011-12 season, picking up victory No. 828 in

December of 2011 to pass Mullins’ Fred Senter, one of Thames’ good friends.

Thames won a pair of 3A state titles with Manning, claiming the 1973-74 title as well as the 1999-2000 crown.

He led the Lady Monarchs to three runner-up finishes, 15 region titles and seven region tournament crowns.

Thames is a member of the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame and was a member of

the inaugural class of the Clarendon County Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. The gymnasium at Manning was named after him in 1993 and rededicated in 2012, and he received the Order of the Silver Crescent, the state’s highest award for volunteer or community service, in 2004.

Clarendon School District 2 Superintendent John Tindal said Thames was tremendous both as a teacher and coach.

“Coach Thames is definitely

a legend in Clarendon School District 2,” Tindal said. “He’s one of the people all of us can use as a positive role model.

With his dedication and commitment to the profession, his outstanding coaching record for girls basketball, we couldn’t honor him enough in the district for all he has done.

“He’s one of the most humble people I have ever known, and he is one of the

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Jurors watch alleged confession tape during shooting deaths trial

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803) 774-1211 JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM

On the third day of the Justin Johnson double murder trial, jurors watched a video containing Johnson’s alleged confession to the killings of Jayden and Maxine Caraway.

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MANNING — After the April 6, 2012, shotgun slayings of 9-month-old Jayden Caraway and his great-grandmother Maxine Caraway, Clarendon County in-

DEATHS, B5 and B6 Fred Hilton Pauline Potts James Spain Jr. Jessie Lee A. Cartwright Gilbert Franklin Jr. Corsenior B. Bostick

Jack C. Gibbs James M. White Sam Abraham Martin Taylen R. Smith Addie Sue T. Williams Robert Brooks

vestigators Kipp Coker and Mason Moore spent 11 hours processing and interviewing Justin Johnson, the man on trial for causing their deaths.

On the third day of testimony at the Clarendon County Administrative Building, jurors and observers spent the day viewing the

video taken of Coker, Mason and Johnson two years ago as the detectives tried to unravel Johnson’s account of what happened.

Johnson faces two counts of murder as well as a count of attempted murder for the shooting

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New member joins Clarendon 3 board The board of trustees for Clarendon School District 3 has a new member after Tuesday’s school board election.

John Hardy was elected to fill Seat 5 on the board, representing the Hicks area. He will replace Allen Coker, who is stepping down after 21 years on the school board.

Hardy defeated two other candidates, Mark Driggers and James Coker (no relation to the incumbent).

Another seat was up for election Tuesday in Seat 1, encompassing the Barrineau area. That seat was won by board member Dale McKenzie, who won re-election unopposed. District 3 school board elections are regularly held in March.

N.C. man dies in Thursday wreck

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 BISHOPVILLE — Dr. Kendra Green is no longer serving as principal of Lee Central Middle School, less than two weeks after an altercation involving more than a dozen students on school grounds.

Lee County Superintendent Dr. Wanda Andrews said on Thursday she could not disclose further information about the situation until information regarding contracts for Lee County School District employees are released in April, and it has not been made clear if Green had been transferred to another position or was no longer employed with the district. Andrews would not confirm or deny any aspect of Green’s

employment status.

However, other officials with the school district confirmed on Thursday that an interim principal has already been installed at the middle school.

GREEN Andrews did say any possible changes with contracts or employment will not be connected to the altercation at Lee Central Middle School. Previously, she said in a statement that the administrators at the school properly handled the altercation before it escalated and the district was not at liberty to discuss it any further considering it was a student matter.

On March 4, law enforcement responded to a call about 8:20 a.m. about a fight in progress at the school, where 13 students were involved in an argu-

ment that started on Facebook during the weekend. Sheriff Daniel Simon said about eight officers responded to the call to assist in breaking up the altercation, and one parent was arrested for disturbing schools and trespassing.

Simon said parents somehow received word that the school was on lockdown because of the incident.

However, he confirmed that the school was not put on official lockdown by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. No weapons were involved in the altercation, and none of the students were injured.

Andrews said information on major changes in employment at any of the schools in Lee County will be announced by the school district once contracts are confirmed.

Braden Bunch contributed to this report.

Crestwood students volunteer their time

A 56-year-old North Carolina man is dead after a collision in Lee County in the early morning hours Thursday.

Don Combs was driving a commercial vehicle west in the slow lane of the westbound Interstate 20 when his vehicle struck a 2004 Jeep traveling east in the westbound lane about 12:30 a.m. near the 116 mile marker, according to Senior Trooper Hannah Wimberly of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The commercial vehicle went off the right side of the road and hit some trees, entrapping the driver.

Combs was driving a truck loaded with turkeys for Precise Transporting Corp., Lee County coroner Larry Logan said. An autopsy is scheduled for this morning, but the suspected cause of death is massive trauma, he said.

The 20-year-old driver of the Jeep was wearing a seatbelt, and she was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries, Wimberly said.

The incident remains under investigation by S.C. Highway Patrol.

Officials investigating student’s reported assault The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which a Rafting Creek Elementary School student said a 53-year-old teacher assaulted him.

According to a report from the sheriff’s office, law enforcement received a complaint Wednesday from the student’s mother, who said her son told her the teacher punched him in the stomach for not doing his schoolwork.

The student was taken to Tuomey Regional Medical Center, where he was diagnosed with abdominal pain.

The mother was advised to seek a warrant, and the sheriff’s office is currently investigating.

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Sumter Stormwater Solutions hosted its annual Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, targeting the ditches running parallel to Sumter Mall. Twentytwo volunteers spent a beautiful Saturday morning picking up litter. The ditches beside the mall run to Shot Pouch Creek and then into Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. The volunteers, all from Crestwood High School, removed 30 bags of trash, 18 bags of recyclables and four rusted shopping carts. If you are interested in volunteering for the next clean-up, contact Jolie Brown at (803) 773-5561 or jolie2@clemson.edu.

4 Graham challengers agree to support each other COLUMBIA (AP) — Four challengers to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham signed an agreement that if any of them make a runoff against the Republican incumbent, the other three will throw their support behind the challenger.

Roebuck Sen. Lee Bright, Anderson businessman Richard Cash and Orangeburg attorney Bill Connor were expected Thursday at the Statehouse but were joined by former Spartanburg police officer Dave Feliciano, who has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission but not raised any money.

All four men signed papers vowing to

support any challenger who makes it to a runoff with Graham after the June 10 primary. Graham has to get at least 50 percent of the vote to win the nomination outright.

A recent Winthrop University poll showed Graham with a large lead, but not quite 50 percent. However, the same poll showed one-third of likely Republican voters polled have not made up their minds, and the remaining challengers were in single digits.

Graham has more than $7.5 million in his campaign accounts, while none of his challengers has more than $300,000.

Cash pointed out that Graham’s sup-

port had dipped from the last Winthrop poll. He said signing the agreement Thursday just puts in writing what he has said all along — that South Carolina will be better with a more conservative senator than Graham.

All six candidates in that Senate race agree that Graham’s decision to support immigration reform and endorse President Obama’s nominations for U.S. Supreme Court justices show he is not conservative enough to properly represent South Carolina.

“I know the positions these other guys are taking, and I support them,” Connor said.

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Legendary Leon Russell at Sumter Opera House

BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com (803) 774-1221 Singer, songwriter and member of both the Rock and Roll and Songwriters halls of fame Leon Russell will perform at the Sumter Opera House on Wednesday, March 19. The concert marks a rare opportunity to hear the legendary musician in this area and in the historic venue known for its superb acoustics.

While Russell is known to baby boomers and other fans primarily as a rocker, he’s also accomplished in bluegrass, jazz, pop, blues, rhythm and blues, country, gospel and even surf music. He’s performed with and written songs and produced for Joe Cocker, B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Sir Elton John, John Lennon, Bruce Hornsby, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton and hundreds more.

Russell is a session musician, arranger, producer, singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, record company owner, bandleader — the list goes on. A recent collaboration with Elton John resulted in a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Col-

laboration with Vocals for the single “If It Wasn’t for Bad.” Singer/songwriter Eric Himan, who’s opening for Russell, said he is “ecstatic” to be sharing the stage with “one of my songwriting heroes. “Leon Russell is one of those artists that is the double threat: live performer and songwriter.”

The Sumter concert opens the RussellHiman tour, which also includes performances in North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas.

Both Himan and Russell are from Tulsa, Okla., where Himan is still based.

Himan has a new album titled “Gracefully” from which he is expected to perHIMAN form several songs. In April, he will be a guest performer in five northern U.S. cities with singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and poet Ani DiFranco.

Himan has appeared in the Huffington Post, American Songwriter, The Advocate and newspapers nationwide. He has won Singer/Songwriter Awards in London and is endorsed by Fender Guitars. His video and song “Not Going Anywhere Tonight” has gone viral, and its message protesting anti-hate legislation in Arizona has thrust him into the national political spotlight.

For more information about Himan, visit his website EricHiman.com.

Tickets for the 7 p.m. Wednesday concert featuring Leon Russell and Eric Himan can be purchased online at www.sumtersc.gov/sumter-opera-house.aspx or by calling (803) 436-2616 or (803) 436-2540. Ticket prices are $30 for balcony seats and $35 for box and orchestra seating.

The legendary Leon Russell and his band will perform at the Sumter Opera House on Wednesday, March 19.

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Man gets 50 years in shooting death CAMDEN — A man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the home invasion shooting death of another man in Kershaw County.

Twenty-five-year-old Frank Terrance Singleton III pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of murder, armed robbery, burglary and kidnapping.

Michael Hayes, 39, was shot to death in 2011 at a home in Camden.

Investigators said Hayes was shot when he failed to get his home safe open quickly enough.

Hayes’ girlfriend and her 5-dayold baby were abducted but were released the next day.

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Farm to Table draws hungry Sumter crowd More than 600 Farm to Table tickets were sold to Sumter residents wishing to taste samples from local agricultural vendors at the Sumter County Civic Center on Thursday evening. Farm to Table was established by the Sumter Rotary Club to raise awareness of local sources of meat and produce providers, as well as to raise money for three local charities: the Crossroads Wounded Warrior Archery Foundation, Rotary’s Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust and Clemson Extension 4-H Club. Samples from about a dozen vendors, including Manchester Farms, Pilgrim’s Pride and Baker’s Sweets, were free for anyone who purchased a ticket, as well as samples of fine wine and ale. ETV filmed the event for the network’s “Making It Grow” program to promote locally grown produce.

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POLICE BLOTTER STOLEN PROPERTY An air-conditioning unit valued at $9,000 was reported stolen at 9:47 p.m. Tuesday from a residence in the 3000 block of North King’s Highway, Rembert.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY A 48-year-old woman reportedly said her 38-year-old girlfriend held a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her after an argument at 6:51 a.m.

March 7 at a residence in the 900 block of Miller Road. The girlfriend reportedly left the scene before law enforcement’s arrival, and the victim was advised to seek a warrant.

A witness reportedly said he saw a 29-yearold female cut a 33-year-old female below her left breast between 5:30 and 5:50 p.m. Monday in the first block of Creed Street. The victim was transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Officers responded at 9:56 a.m. Tuesday to Tuomey Regional Medical Center after a victim was reportedly physically assaulted with a belt by her daughter’s 32-year-old father in the 100 block of Plowden Mill Road.

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Fire burns shed on Saint Marks Circle

vised to seek a warrant and an order of protection.

SEX OFFENSE Two photos of a naked 10-year-old student were found on a memory card in a bathroom at Pocalla Springs Elementary School at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

VANDALISM Officers responded at 11 a.m. Friday to the 10 block of Fricker Lane where a complainant said several stray dogs killed 12 of his goats and two of his chickens. Damage is estimated at $2,000.

Windows were broken out of an excavator and two dump trucks parked near a construction site between 1 p.m. March 4 and 7:30 a.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Alice Drive. Damage is estimated at $1,100.

An unknown suspect reportedly keyed a blue Nissan Maxima between 1:39 and 1:50 p.m. Sunday in the 10 block of Woodlawn Court. Damage is estimated at $3,000.

EMS CALLS On Monday, Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 43 calls.

Thirty-four were medical calls, three were motor-vehicle wrecks, and six were listed as “other trauma.”

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Sumter Fire Department responded to a fire that burned down a shed and damaged a vehicle in the 4000 block of Saint Marks Circle on Thursday afternoon. According to Battalion Chief Bud Ivey, the fire originated inside the shed after the property owner started welding, and sparks ignited onto the wooden shed. The fire also damaged a truck that was parked next to the shed but was contained before it could cause any damage to the house. Firefighters responded to the fire at 2:15 p.m., with the first arriving in approximately nine minutes. The fire was under control 30 minutes later. No one was injured. The damage was estimated at $50,000.

After 6 days, jet mystery still unsolved KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — An oil slick on the sea.

A purported wrong turn to the west seen on military radar.

Questionable satellite photos.

Passengers boarding with stolen passports.

After six days, what seemed like potential clues to the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines

Flight MH370 have all led nowhere.

On Thursday, Malaysian authorities expanded their search westward toward India, saying the aircraft with 239 people aboard may have flown for several hours after its last contact with the ground shortly after takeoff early Saturday from

Kuala Lumpur for Beijing.

The U.S. Navy 7th Fleet said it is moving one of its ships, the USS Kidd, into the Strait of Malacca, west of Malaysia.

The international search is methodically sweeping the ocean on both sides of Malaysia.

The total area being covered is about 35,800 square miles.

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VIDEO FROM PAGE A1 of his former girlfriend, Kaisha Caraway, as well as other charges in the incident at Maxine Caraway’s home near Manning. According to the prosecution, the killings allegedly occurred after Johnson and Kaisha Caraway fought over access to a bank account.

In the early hours of the interview, Johnson stuck to his contention the crimes had been committed by a man named “Robert,” who fled the scene after the shootings. As the day wore on, however, the investigators slowly found ways to undermine Johnson’s story — and his psyche — leading the defendant to break

down emotionally and confess.

Viewers strained to hear the audio, but the court was riveted by the projection screen over Third Circuit Judge Jeffrey Young’s head.

“We have been sitting here telling you about the evidence, and your story doesn’t fit,” Coker told Johnson on the video.

“When we started, you had a pretty big box to fill in but were making the box smaller and smaller.”

“When we started, you had an answer to everything,” Moore said. “Now there is more and more you can’t explain.”

“We know good people do bad things,” Coker said.

The officers honed in on Johnson’s relationship with his young daughter, M’keya.

“This is your opportunity

to tell your daughter you are not just a cold-blooded killer,” Moore said. “Lay it on the table, get it off your chest.”

“This was an accident,” Coker said. “You didn’t meant to kill anybody, did you?”

“I don’t know,” Johnson replied softly.

Johnson said he was mad at Kaisha Caraway but “not enough to kill her.”

He said that in the shooting of Maxine Caraway, “it wasn’t like I was physically doing anything,” he said. “It just happened.”

He claimed he didn’t know Jayden Caraway was in the room.

“It wasn’t like I even pulled the trigger. We were talking (Johnson and Kaisha Caraway), and the gun went off. She said, ‘Look

West embarks on final bid to preserve Ukraine WASHINGTON (AP) — In a last-minute bid to stave off a new chapter in the EastWest crisis over Ukraine, Secretary of State John Kerry warned Russia on Thursday that it faces immediate and “very serious” sanctions if it annexes Ukraine’s strategic Crimea region.

His comments echoed those of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who hours earlier said Russia risks “massive” political and economic consequences if it refuses to soften its stance against the new government in Kiev.

The warnings from the West served as a last attempt to head off a confrontation over Crimea, which holds a vote Sunday on whether to break off from Ukraine and perhaps join Russia. The showdown has been cast as a struggle for the future of Ukraine, a country with the size and population similar to France, which is caught between its long-standing ties and traditions with Russia and more progressive and economic opportunities in the West.

Kerry was headed to London later Thursday in his last meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov before the Crimea vote.

In a brief phone call Thursday morning, Kerry underscored U.S. concerns about the Crimea vote and made clear there will be costs if Russia continues to escalate the crisis, according to a senior State Department official familiar with the discussion. The official was not authorized to discuss the situation by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Kerry and Lavrov have spoken almost daily as the Ukraine crisis has unfolded but have yet to find any common ground.

At a Senate hearing, Kerry said Moscow should expect the U.S. and European Union to take measures against it on Monday if Russia accepts and acts on a decision by Crimea to secede from Ukraine. The U.S. and EU say the vote Sunday violates

Ukraine’s constitution and international law. Russia has said it will respect the results of the referendum.

“There will be a response of some kind of the referendum itself and, in addition, if there is no sign of any capacity to be able to move forward and resolve this issue, there will be a very serious series of steps on Monday in Europe and here,” Kerry told the Senate panel.

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what you did.’ I looked and saw that I had killed my own flesh and blood.”

Johnson was interviewed again by Moore the next morning. On the video, the prisoner wondered out loud what had made him so mad at Kaisha.

“I just can’t come up with an answer,” he said. “I saw my son last night, he was sitting on the bed. I told him I’m sorry.”

Johnson began telling Moore about some of his past difficulties with Caraway, but often he would fall silent.

“I have things I have to do,” Moore said. “If you want to tell me what happened, I will listen, but I’m not going to sit here and BS.” He left the room, and the video ended.

The trial was adjourned for the day until 9:30 a.m. today before defense attorneys had a chance to challenge any of the video testimony presented by the prosecution.

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How to stop Russia’s Putin

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ASHINGTON — lous Angela Merkel, we could do it by subtraction: The president All seven democracies of the Los Anwithdraw from the G-8, geles World Afthen instantly reconstitute fairs Council challenges as the original G-7. critics of President As for economic sancObama’s Ukraine policy by saying “What are you going tions, they are currently puny. We haven’t done a to do, send the 101st Airthing. We haven’t even borne into Crimea?” Not named names. We’ve just exactly subtle. And rather authorized the penalizing silly, considering that no of individuals. one has proposed such a Name the names, freeze thing.

The alternative to passiv- their accounts. But any real effect will require ity is not war but a serious broader sanctions, and for foreign policy. For the last that we need European cofive years, Obama’s fruitoperation. The ultiless accommodationmate sanction is to ism has invited the cut off Russian olikind of aggressivegarchs, companies ness demonstrated and banks from the

by Iran in Syria, Western financial China in the East system. That’s the China Sea and Ruseconomic “nuclear sia in Ukraine. But option” that brought what’s done is done.

Iran to its knees and Put that aside. What Charles to the negotiating is to be done now?

KRAUTHAMMER table. It would have We have three oba devastating effect jectives. In ascendon Putin’s economy. ing order of difficulAs of now, the Germans, ty: Reassure NATO. Deter French and British have further Russian incursion balked. They have too into Ukraine. Reverse the much economic interest in annexation of Crimea. the Moscow connection.

Reassure NATO: Which means we can do We’re already sending nothing decisive in the U.S. aircraft to patrol the short or even medium airspace of the Baltic term. But we can severely states. That’s not enough. squeeze Russia in the long 1. Send the chairman of term. the Joint Chiefs to the BalHow? For serious sanctics to arrange joint mations to become possible, neuvers.

Europe must first be 2. Same for the four weaned off Russian gas.

NATO countries bordering Obama should order the Ukraine — Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. Energy Department to expedite authorization for 3. Urgently revive the roughly 25 liquid natural original missile defense gas export facilities. Deagreements concluded with mand all decisions within Poland and the Czech Resix weeks. public before Obama canSecond, call for urgent biceled them unilaterally to partisan consultation with appease Russia. congressional leaders for Deter Russia in Ukraine: an emergency increase in 1. Extend the Black Sea defense spending, restoring maneuvers in which the at least $100 billion annualUSS Truxtun is currently ly to the defense budget to engaged with Romania and Bulgaria. These were previ- keep U.S. armed forces at current strength or greater. ously scheduled. Order immediate — and continual — Obama won’t do it, but he should. follow-ons.

Nothing demonstrates 2. Declare that any furAmerican global retreat ther Russian military incursion beyond Crimea will more than a budget that reduces the U.S. Army to 1940 lead to a rapid and favorlevels. able response from NATO Obama is not the first to any request from Kiev president to conduct a for weapons. These would weak foreign policy. Jimmy be accompanied by signifiCarter was similarly incant numbers of NATO clined — until Russia intrainers and advisers. vaded Afghanistan, at This is no land-war stratwhich point the scales fell egy. This is the “tripwire” from Carter’s eyes. strategy successful for half He responded boldly: ima century in Germany and posing the grain embargo Korea. Any Russian push into western Ukraine would on the Soviets, boycotting the Moscow Olympics, inthen engage a thin tripwire creasing defense spending of NATO trainer/advisers. and ostentatiously sending That is something the most a machine gun-toting Zbigrabid Soviet expansionist niew Brzezinski to the never risked. Nor would Khyber Pass, symbolizing Putin. It would, therefore, the massive military aid we establish a ring of protecbegan sending the mujahetion at least around the deen, whose insurgency so core of western Ukraine. bled the Russians over the Reverse the annexation of next decade that they not Crimea: Clearly the most difficult. only lost Afghanistan, but were also fatally weakened In the short run, likely imas a global imperial power. possible. There are no miliInvasion woke Carter tary cards to play, Russia from his illusions. Will it holding all of them. wake Obama?

Ukraine’s forces are very weak. The steps must be Charles Krauthammer’s diplomatic and economic. email address is letters@ First, Crimean secession charleskrauthammer.com. under Russian occupation must lead to Russia’s immediate expulsion from the © 2014, The Washington Post Writers Group G-8. To assuage the tremu-

NOTABLE & QUOTABLE LADY LUCK, ROULETTE AND GOP CANDIDATES In “Republican Roulette,” Dan Henninger writes, “The GOP presidential slate looks like a chaotic casino of ideas.”

Read it online at www.wsj.com: The nonstop appearances before the CPAC conference of presidential candidates past and present makes the Republican Party look like a roulette wheel in a casino.

Cruz, Paul, Perry, Ryan, Christie, Rubio, Jindal, Huckabee, Carson, Santorum, Palin. The party seems to believe that if it spins the wheel often enough, lady luck will deliver a winning candidate. Sen. Rand Paul hit the CPAC jackpot for the second year in a row, winning the attendees’ straw vote, though not 10 people can agree on what he stands for. Now there’s a lucky fella.

Watching Republicans run for the presidency is an exhausting crapshoot. The voters who provide the margin of victory never get the Republican Party and its candidate into focus. There’s a hodgepodge of fine “principles,” but what is your party actually going to do if we let you run the country?

A Democrat can only love this spectacle.

While Republicans stage the Irish family reunion that never ends, Democrats stay united around policies dating to 1964.

Tax, spend and pander. You keep looking for anything resembling an interesting revision of their entitlement-state steam engine, but it never comes.

SCOTT MIGHT NOT ATTRACT BLACK VOTERS TO REPUBLICAN PARTY The Rev. Joseph Darby (Charleston NAACP) writes, “U.S. Rep. Tim Scott unlikely to attract many black voters to GOP.” Read his guest column at www. thestate.com: I’ve noted with a bit of amusement The State’s recent articles on the possibility that U.S. Sen. Tim Scott might bring significantly more black voters into the ranks of the Republican Party. With polite deference to my friends in the GOP and political pundits, I don’t think so.

The first is that black voters — like all voters — make decisions based not on skin color but on stated political intent. Black voters tend to be conservative when it comes to social issues and private-sector initiatives, but also appreciate government’s role in assuring that those at the bottom of the ladder of opportunity don’t fall off as they climb and that they have an equal, legally protected chance to climb with a decent wage. Black voters aren’t impressed when Republicans label that interest as a desire to “freeload” or gain a “handout” — especially in a state where corporations receive handouts and white citizens are the majority beneficiaries of public assistance.

The second is that black voters place considerable value on respect. When Republicans oppose everything proposed by President Obama instead of coming to the table of compromise, shut down the gov-

ernment and label our duly elected president a foreign terrorist, that doesn’t warm the hearts of black voters. Engaging in voter suppression through voter ID laws, passing stand-your-ground legislation and trying to nullify federal law in the name of “states’ rights” — the same foolishness that started the Civil War — doesn’t warm the hearts of black voters either.

If Sen. Scott and his colleagues of good intent want to appeal to black voters, they need to confront, condemn and disavow those who play to the crude passions of modern-day bigots.

The third thing is the need for cooperation. Sen. Scott and all of our elected officials should collaborate in bipartisan ways to promote opportunity and provide security for those seeking opportunity, and that requires more than vague political rhetoric.

INDUSTRIAL MEAT UNHEALTHY, RAISES CONCERNS OF ITS IMPACT In “The Unhealthy Meat Market,” Nicholas Kristof writes, “Where does our food come from? Often the answer is Tyson Foods, America’s meat factory.” Read it online at www.nytimes.com: Tyson, one of the nation’s 100 biggest companies, slaughters 135,000 head of cattle a week, along with 391,000 hogs and an astonishing 41 million chickens. Nearly all Americans regularly eat Tyson meat — at home, at McDonalds, at a cafeteria, at a nursing home.

“Even if Tyson did not produce a given piece of meat, the consumer is really only picking between different versions of the same commoditized beef, chicken, and pork that is produced through a system Tyson pioneered,” says Christopher Leonard, a longtime agribusiness journalist, in his new book about Tyson called “The Meat Racket.”

Leonard’s book argues that a handful of companies, led by Tyson, control our meat industry in ways that raise concerns about the impact on animals and humans alike, while tearing at the fabric of rural America. Many chicken farmers don’t even own the chickens they raise or know what’s in the feed. They just raise the poultry on contract for Tyson, and many struggle to make a living.

It’s easy to criticize the current model of industrial agriculture, far harder to outline a viable alternative. Going back to the rural structure represented by the inefficient family farm on which I grew up in Oregon isn’t a solution; then we’d be back to $6.48-a-pound chicken.

But a starting point is to recognize bluntly that our industrial food system is unhealthy. It privatizes gains but socializes the health and environmental costs. It rewards shareholders — Tyson’s stock price has quadrupled since early 2009 — but can be ghastly for the animals and humans it touches. Industrial meat has an acrid aftertaste.

Notable & Quotable is compiled by Graham Osteen, who can be reached at graham@theitem.com.

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TAX RELIEF FROM PAGE A1 reputation. For some of our airmen and their families, a few more dollars in their paycheck each month will make a huge difference. I’d like to thank the entire South Carolina delegation for their willingness to help our men and women in uniform,” said Polumbo.

Rental properties, which are often what these unsold homes become when military personnel are unable to sell, were taxed at a higher, six-percent rate in South Carolina, rather than the four-percent rate reserved for owner-occupied homes. The new tax

break, however, becomes effective immediately, and the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors estimates more than 400 military personnel across the state are now eligible for the reduction, lowering their collective tax bills by about $357,000.

“There are enough issues that the families of the brave men and women have to deal with every time they have to relocate in order to best serve and protect our country,” Smith said. “This is simply another way we can show our support and gratitude for their service.”

DAILY PLANNER

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THAMES FROM PAGE A1 most deserving I have ever met in all my years as an educator.”

Thames became the head coach at Manning during the 1968-69 season, taking over for his mentor, Harriet McCord. “I don’t really recall that first game,” he said.

He stumbled into girls basketball by accident. “I was bored after football, and I was in the gym, and Harriet asked me to coach the defense,” Thames said of the era when girls basketball used six players, three on offense on one half of the court and three on defense on the other half. “She did the offense, and I did the defense.”

Thames said he can’t remember the exact year the switch was made to the fiveman game, even though it occurred in the early ’70s.

However, he does remember how he found out about the rule change.

“We went to a scrimmage, and I sent six girls out on the floor,” he said. “The other coach told me that it was just five players. I pulled the girls over, and I said, ‘You’ve seen the boys play, so go out and play like the boys.’ We won the game.”

Besides winning a lot of games, Thames believes one of the reasons he coached so long was he never married.

“I don’t have a family; I’m a bachelor,” he said. “Some people have said that I’m married to Manning High School. Somebody came up with the figure that I did have over 6,000 children that I either taught or coached.”

The main course Thames taught at Manning was U.S. History. Along with his girls basketball duties, Thames was the head baseball coach for 14 years and spent 36 years as an assistant in the football program.

The last word ARIES (March 21-April 19): in astrology Reach back EUGENIA LAST into your friendship bag and pull out someone from your past who you miss or feel you have more in common with now. Times are changing, and so are you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get your facts straight before you share your thoughts and concerns. A unique offering will help you bridge a gap that has been forming between you and someone you want on your team.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t skip a beat. Say what’s on your mind.

Advancement is likely if you reach out to someone influential you have worked with in the past. Don’t let an emotional situation cloud your vision.

‘Working with the children, seeing them succeed at the game of life, not just sports, was great. I hope I played some role in that for my students and players.’

JOHN THAMES Retiring Manning High

Today: Sunny and breezy. Winds southwest 10-20 mph. Mostly cloudy.

Saturday: A shower possible in the afternoon. Winds southwest 4-8 mph.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Listen, but don’t feel the need to be a follower.

You are much better off drawing your own conclusions and doing things that make you feel good about the way you look and who you are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep your plans a secret and you’ll avoid interference. Get out and interact with people who share your thoughts and interests. A networking function or trade show will help you decipher your next move.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stay on top of what’s going on around you.

Don’t believe everything you hear.

Focus on your personal goals and being the best you can be.

Improvements you make at home will help raise your standard of living.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be cognizant of the changes others make, but don’t feel it’s necessary for you to follow suit. Someone you think has an interest in you may have ulterior motives. Don’t reveal anything that might jeopardize your reputation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Rethink the way you live and your personal goals. Incorporate your own unique style into what and how you do things and you will attract attention. A personal connection will need nurturing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use finesse when you express your thoughts, ideas and intentions. Stand out and make your point clear. Your bravado will lead to options you hadn’t considered in the past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep the momentum flowing. Wheel and deal and put extra effort into your personal budgeting and investments.

Set up a good health routine that will improve the way you look and feel.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotional disillusionment is likely to leave you confused. Don’t take anyone or anything for granted and don’t let anyone take advantage of you or what you have to offer. Focus on socializing or fun activities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on ways to help others and you will receive plenty in return. The people you associate with will help you develop and express an idea you want to put into play. Invest in your future by investing in yourself.

Aiken 66/40

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Charleston 65/49

Today: Mostly sunny; warmer. High 57 to 65.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy; a shower possible. High 65 to 71.

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girls basketball coach Thames grew up in Alcolu and graduated from Manning High in 1953. He went to Presbyterian College, where he played one year of football. After serving two years in the U.S. Army in Korea, Thames was hired by his high school football coach, Bill Mabry, to coach at his alma mater.

“I knew in the 10th grade that I wanted to coach and teach at Manning,” Thames said. “I thought I would have to go all over the place and wait several years for that to happen, but my high school coach hired me out of Fort Jackson.”

Thames said the combination of his love of sports and working with children is why he stayed with his job for so long.

“Working with the children, seeing them succeed at the game of life, not just sports, was great,” said Thames, who had 27 players play at the collegiate level.

“I hope I played some role in that for my students and players.”

Sumter 65/44

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LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

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SPCA PET OF THE WEEK Tink, a 10-month-old orange tabby and white neutered male American shorthair, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is housebroken, playful, gentle and affectionate. Tink loves toys, lots of attention, and he is great with other cats. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

The SPCA is always in need of the following: Newspapers; stuffed animals (any size); heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets (for cat cages and puppies); litter; canned dog and cat food; dry dog, cat and puppy food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

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PREP BASKETBALL

PREP SOCCER

‘One of a kind’

Lakewood set to host 18th Gator Classic on Saturday

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

Manning High School head girls basketball coach John Thames, center, poses with his team after tying the state mark for alltime wins at the Lakewood gymnasium in 2011. Thames announced he was retiring on Thursday after 46 years of coaching.

Thames steps down as S.C.’s all-time girls coaching leader in victories with 869.

Thames’ friends, peers reflect on Manning coach’s legacy

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com Coaching lost an awful good person.

Those were the words spoken by friend and former Mullins High School girls head basketball coach Fred Senter about Manning’s John Franklin Thames, who announced his retirement on Thursday after 46 years.

“If there is a nicer guy in the business, I haven’t met him and I’ve coached 51 years,” Senter said.

Thames, who is the state’s all-time leader in victories for girls basketball, finished with a record of 869-

For Lakewood High School boys soccer head coach Mike Carraher, the Gator Classic has become a part of the program’s history.

“I’ve been the only head coach since the school’s inception, and the Gator Classic has been around about as long,” Carraher said. “It’s fun to see all the former players come back now because they’re in their 30s and still ask about the tournament.

“It’s kind of a reunion, but it’s also a real bright spot for our program to have something that has lasted this long.”

The Gator Classic will return for its 18th year on Saturday at J. Frank Baker Stadium at Lakewood High with four teams vying for the tournament title.

This year’s field will feature two familiar local teams and former champions along with one returnee and one newcomer.

“We kind of like to bring in teams similar to us — sort of upand-coming programs,” Carraher said. “I think one of the big draws of the tournament is that the competition level is such that any team has a chance to win the whole thing.”

Lakewood is 24-17-7 overall in 17 years as tourney host, having won twice in 2004 and 2007. Thomas Sumter Academy holds the most Gator Classic titles of anyone with four (1999, 2000, 2008, 2010) and brings a 16-9-4 overall mark into

SEE GATOR CLASSIC, PAGE B4 331 — coaching an even 1,200 games.

He won a pair of 3A state titles in 1973-74 and in 1999-00. He also helped the Lady Monarchs garner three state runner-up finishes, 15 region titles and seven region tournament championships.

“He’s a one of a kind,” Senter said. “I don’t think I’ve ever heard another coach say a bad WILSON word about it, except, that old sucker keeps beating me.

John’s a special guy and he’s probably like me — he’d still be coaching if he felt like he could put everything he had in to it.”

For many coaches, Thames paved the way to success, encouraging them through the good times and the bad.

“When I first got the job he told me, ‘Things may not be good all the time,’ and I think we won three or four games my first year,” said Crestwood High head girls coach Tony Wilson, whose first game was against Thames at Manning. “He told me to hang in there and rely on what got you to this point and everything will work out fine.”

Wilson, who has been a head coach seven years and has played

GATOR CLASSIC XVIII SCHEDULE SATURDAY At J. Frank Baker Stadium Admission: $5 GAME 1 Calhoun Academy vs. Lakewood, 9 a.m.

GAME 2 Whale Branch vs. Thomas Sumter Academy, 10:15 a.m.

3RD-PLACE GAME Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 1, 12:15 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 1, 1:30 p.m.

SEE THAMES, PAGE B4

USC BASEBALL

USC BASKETBALL

SEC gauntlet begins for USC

Carolina upsets Arkansas 71-69

BY RYAN WOOD Post and Courier

BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press

COLUMBIA — South Carolina ripped through its non-conference season like a knife slicing butter, barely slowing down even as it swept Clemson in a 3-game series.

The Gamecocks’ 16-0 start has come GREINER with dominance, befitting the nation’s No. 1 team. Eleven wins were by at least four runs. Nine victories were shutouts. Only once — against then No. 11 Clemson — has South Carolina allowed more than four runs in a game.

“It’s been awesome for me,” junior catch-

er Grayson Greiner said. “I kind of just sit there, put my glove up and those guys hit the spot.”

Then, Greiner reasoned.

“It’s really cool, but the strength of schedule that we’ve played so far isn’t what we’re going to see now,” he said. “We’re going to need those (pitchers) to compete every game, just like we’re going to compete at the plate for them. It’s going to be much more difficult now.”

The whispers have followed South Carolina throughout its unblemished nonconference season.

Even as the Gamecocks climbed to No. 1 in the polls, even as they swept Clemson for the first time in

SEE GAUNTLET, PAGE B4

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina’s Sindarius Thornwell, right, shoots over Arkansas center Moses Kingsley during the Gamecocks’ 71-69 upset win on Thursday in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament in Atlanta.

ATLANTA — Arkansas sure picked a bad time to have a losing streak.

Optimistic about landing an NCAA bid just a week ago, the Razorbacks may have scuttled their chances with a loss to South Carolina in the second round of the NCAA tournament Thursday.

Arkansas got beaten up on the boards and missed three shots in the final 33 seconds, losing to the Gamecocks 71-69.

“In this setting, you’ve got to be on point, “Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson said. “We had some mishaps down the stretch. If you’re going to be a good team at this time of year, you’ve got to eliminate

those plays.’’

Sindarius Thornwell scored 17 points to lead the Gamecocks, who won their second straight game at the Georgia Dome after going 12-19 during the regular season.

“Survive and advance,’’ USC head coach Frank Martin said. “That’s all you’re geared up to do this time of year.’’

The Gamecocks (1419), whose only hope of making the NCAAs is to win it all in Atlanta, advanced to the quarterfinals Friday against Tennessee. Arkansas (21-11) will likely have to settle for an NIT berth.

“I’m hoping for the NCAAs,’’ said Coty Clark, who led the Razorbacks with 13 points. “But right now,

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BOYS AREA ROUNDUP

WH tennis tops Ben Lippen Wilson Hall’s varsity boys tennis team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 7-2 victory over Ben Lippen on Thursday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

The Barons next match will be March 19 at PTC against Marlboro Academy.

SINGLES 1—Brown (WH) def. Welsh 6-1, 6-1 2—Davis (WH) def. Bishop 6-1, 6-1 3—Stover (WH) def. Barry 6-2, 6-0 4—Thompson (WH) def. Gibbs 6-3, 6-2 5—Stone (WH) def. Beers 6-0, 6-2 6—Waldner (BL) def. King 6-3, 7-6 DOUBLES 1--Brown/Davis (WH) def. Welsh/Bishop 8-2 2--Stover/Thompson (WH) def. Barry/Gibbs 8-2 3--Beers/Waldner (BL) def. Stone/King 8-5

VARSITY BASEBALL HARTSVILLE 24 CRESTWOOD 0

HARTSVILLE — Crestwood High School opened its varsity season with a 24-0 loss to Hartsville on Thursday at the Red Foxes field.

The Knights fell to 0-1 on the season and in region play.

Collin Kramer had the lone hit on the night as three players reached base for CHS. THOMAS SUMTER 6 PALMETTO CHRISTIAN 2

Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Palmetto Christian 6-2 on Monday behind Andrew Wrenn’s 5-hit complete game victory.

Wrenn struck out 10 in the victory.

Michal Hoge led the Generals at the plate going 3-for-4 with two runs batted in while James Rabon went 2-for-3 with a RBI.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL WILSON HALL 9 ROBERT E. LEE 1 BISHOPVILLE — Jett Wheeler went 4-for-4 with a double in leading Wilson Hall past Robert E. Lee on Thursday at the Cavaliers field.

Jay Barnes and Sam Watford each had two hits to pace the JV Barons’ offense. Dawson Price picked up the win for WH (2-1), allowing just two hits over six innings while striking out 10.

B TEAM BASEBALL THOMAS SUMTER 6 WILSON HALL 5 DALZELL — Thomas Sumter’s B team defeated Wilson Hall 6-5 on Thursday.

WH was led offensively by Brian Gibson’s triple and Harrison Hutson’s double. Henry Moore and Jacob Holliday each contributed a RBI.

VARSITY GOLF WH WINS TRI-MATCH

Wilson Hall won a tri-match at Sunset Country Club on Thursday against Calhoun Academy and Thomas Sumter.

The Barons scored a team-low of 153 while Calhoun Academy carded a 169 and TSA had a 174.

Christian Salzer scored a team-low of 37 for Wilson Hall. Raines Waggett and Easton Ward each had a 39 and Coker Lowder scored a 38.

TSA’s Tyler Gray carded a team-low 40.

SUMTER WINS TRI-MATCH

Sumter High won a tri-match at Beech Creek Golf Club on Thursday beating Lugoff-Elgin and Camden.

SHS had a low of 157 while L-E carded a 166 and Camden finished with a 191.

John Kemper had the low score for SHS with a 34. Charlie Dallery and Daniel Spencer each shot a 49. Austin Baker carded a 40, Dixon Flowers shot a 44 and Drake Morte had a 50.

JUNIOR VARSITY GOLF SUMTER 186 CAMDEN MILITARY 209 CAMDEN — Sumter High defeated Camden Military on Thursday at White Pines golf course.

SHS shot a 186 to win the match as Camden Military shot a 209.

SHS was led by Dave Rygalsky’s low score of 34. Bradley Coulter shot a 45 while Jenkins Dwight shot a 48 and Brandon Griffin carded a 49.

Dave Rygalsky 34, Bradley Coulter 45, Jenkins Dwight 48. Brandon Griffin 49.

VARSITY SOCCER LAURENCE MANNING 7 FIRST BAPTIST 1 JAMES ISLAND — Laurence Manning Academy defeated First Baptist 7-1 on Thursday at the Hurricanes field.

Andrew Compton had 10 saves in goal for LMA while Olin Robinson and Will Wannamaker had two goals each.

Austin Stout had two assists and a goal and Cooper Jolley contributed a goal as well.

LMA travels to face Pinewood Prep today for a 6 p.m. contest.

PORTER-GAUD 4 WILSON HALL 0

Wilson Hall dropped to 0-2 to begin the season with a 4-0 loss to PorterGaud at Patriot Park on Wednesday.

VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD BARONS WIN 5-TEAM MEET

Wilson Hall’s boys track and field team won a 5-team meet at Spencer Field on Tuesday.

The Barons scored 206 points while Augusta Christian had 99, Hammond 80, Laurence Manning 34 and Robert E. Lee 3.

First-Place Finishers Wilson Hall: Matthew Tavarez, 3,200; Devin Singleton 100, 200, 400, LJ; Brayden Fidler, 800; Ken Ballard, discus, shot put.

Laurence Manning: Charlie Walker, 400.

Second-place Finishers Wilson Hall: Hayes Goodson, 110 hurdles, 400 hurdles; Matthew Tavarez 1600; Josh Gentile, Michael Lowery, Hayes Goodson, Andrik RiveraNesala 4x100 relay; Rhett Howell, 800; Brayden Fidler, Campbell Mims, Hayes Goodson, Andrik Rivera-Nesala, 4x400 relay; Michael Lowery, high jump; Evan Boyle, triple jump; Tanner Carraway, discus, shot put Third-place Finishers Wilson Hall: Brad Russell, 110 hurdles. Josh Gentile, 400; Justin Timmons, 800; Evans Boyle, long jump; Walker Ard, shot put; Laurence Manning: Tyshawn Epps, 100, 200.

SUMTER FINISHES SIXTH HOPKINS — Sumter High School finished sixth out of 22 teams in the Diamond Hornets Invitational on Saturday at the Lower Richland High track.

The Gamecocks’ Devontaye Edwards won the discus and finished second in the shot put. He was named the MVP for field events in the meet.

Covozio Wells finished third in the discus, while the 4x100-meter relay team of Manuel Conyers, Kalip Franklin, Tiquan Colclough and Colin Washington was fourth.

In the junior varsity meet, SHS’ Troy Brayboy won both the shot and the discus. Pressley Harvin was second in the shot, while Benjamin Austin was third in the 100, Jahkeem Green was third in the discus and Colin Washington was third in the long jump. Micah Butler was fourth in the long jump.

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TV, RADIO TODAY

7 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox from Tempe, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

9:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Trophee Hassan II Second Round from Agadir, Morocco (GOLF).

10 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Cleveland vs. Kansas City from Goodyear, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

Noon – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 Practice from Bristol, Tenn.

(FOX SPORTS 1).

1 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Houston vs. St. Louis from Kissimmee, Fla. (MLB NETWORK).

1:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Drive to Stop Diabetes 300 Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS 1).

3 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Drive to Stop Diabetes 300 Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS 1).

3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Valspar Championship Second Round from Palm Harbor, Fla. (GOLF).

4 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Milwaukee vs. Arizona from Phoenix (MLB NETWORK).

4:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: BNP Paribas Open Men’s Quarterfinal Match from Indian Wells, Calif. (ESPN2).

4:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 Pole Qualifying from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS 1).

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

6:15 p.m. – High School Baseball: River Bluff at Camden (WPUB-FM 102.7).

6:30 p.m. – College Hockey: Minnesota at Michigan (ESPNEWS).

6:30 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Toshiba Classic First Round from Newport Beach, Calif. (GOLF).

7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Minnesota at Charlotte (SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. – College Baseball: Mississippi at South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5).

8:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio (NBA TV).

9 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers from Mesa, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

11:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: BNP Paribas Open Women’s Semifinal Match from Indian Wells, Calif. (ESPN2).

Midnight – NHL Hockey: Nashville at Chicago (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

Midnight – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Cleveland vs. Chicago White Sox from Glendale, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

2 a.m. – Formula One Racing: Australian Grand Prix Pole Qualifying from Melbourne, Australia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

3 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. San Diego from Peoria, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Baseball Lugoff-Elgin at Crestwood, 6 p.m.

Manning at Bluffton, 7 p.m.

Thomas Sumter at Holly Hill, 7 p.m.

The King’s Academy at Robert E. Lee, 6:30 p.m.

St. John’s Christian at Clarendon Hall, 7 p.m.

Junior Varsity Baseball Thomas Sumter at Holly Hill, 4 p.m.

St. John’s Christian at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m.

B Team Baseball The King’s Academy at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m.

Varsity Boys Soccer Sumter at Carolina Forest, 7:30 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Pinewood Prep, 6 p.m.

Junior Varsity Boys Soccer The King’s Academy at Lakewood, 6 p.m.

Varsity Girls Soccer Sumter at Carolina Forest, 6 p.m.

Varsity Softball Carolina Forest at Sumter, 6:30 p.m.

Timmonsville at Crestwood, 6 p.m.

Lakewood at Lake City, 7 p.m.

Thomas Sumter at Orangeburg Prep, 4 p.m.

Junior Varsity Softball Lakewood at Lake City, 5:30 p.m.

Orangeburg Prep at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m.

GOLF The Associated Press VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES THURSDAY

At Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, Copperhead Course Palm Harbor, Fla. Purse: $5.7 million Yardage: 7,340; Par: 71 (36-35) First Round Matt Every 33-35—68 -3 Pat Perez 34-34—68 -3 Greg Chalmers 33-35—68 -3 Danny Lee 36-32—68 -3 Robert Garrigus 35-34—69 -2 Michael Putnam 33-36—69 -2 James Hahn 34-35—69 -2 Nicolas Colsaerts 34-35—69 -2 Bill Haas 36-33—69 -2 Tommy Gainey 38-31—69 -2 Matteo Manassero 34-35—69 -2

MLB SPRING TRAINING

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP

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Crestwood High School’s varsity girls soccer team opened its season with a 3-0 loss to Richland Northeast on Thursday at the Knights Field.

Lady Knights goalie Kayla Rudesinski had 19 saves in the loss.

CHS will be home today against the Governor’s School.

and triple. Baylee Elms had two doubles. Ashton Rogers, Christian Hussey, Ellen Dinkins and Morgan Frye each had a double in the win.

LMA will travel to take on Manning High today.

Cleveland Seattle Tampa Bay Baltimore New York Houston Los Angeles Detroit Kansas City Oakland Boston Toronto Chicago Minnesota Texas

LAKEWOOD 9

NATIONAL LEAGUE

JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL

Lakewood defeated Sumter High 9-8 on Thursday at the Gamecocks field.

Hailey Courtney led the JV Gators as the winning pitcher with eight strikeouts. She was also 2-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and four runs batted in.

Brianna Bell contributed two hits, two RBI and four runs scored for Lakewood.

Crestwood soccer falls to Richland Northeast

LAURENCE MANNING 16 WILLIAMSBURG ACADEMY 5 KINGSTREE — Laurence Manning Academy improved to 6-0 on the season with a 16-5 victory on Wednesday.

Lundee Olsen picked up the victory and had nine strikeouts to lead the JV Lady Swampcats. Offensively LMA was led by Brook Ward who had a double

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W L Pct Miami 9 4 .692 San Francisco 9 5 .643 Pittsburgh 8 6 .571 Washington 8 7 .533 Arizona 9 8 .529 Colorado 8 8 .500 New York 6 7 .462 Milwaukee 7 9 .438 Chicago 6 8 .429 Los Angeles 5 8 .385 San Diego 5 8 .385 Atlanta 6 10 .375 St. Louis 4 7 .364 Cincinnati 5 12 .294 Philadelphia 4 10 .286 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

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L 2 4 3 5 6 6 7 7 7 6 8 8 7 7 9

Houston 10, Washington (ss) 9 Atlanta (ss) 3, Miami 1 Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 4 Pittsburgh 8, Minnesota 4 Atlanta (ss) 3, Washington (ss) 2 N.Y. Yankees 7, Detroit 7, tie, 10 innings Philadelphia 6, Baltimore 5 St. Louis 6, N.Y. Mets 4 Cleveland 12, San Diego 7 Kansas City 3, Oakland 1 Arizona 9, L.A. Dodgers 2 L.A. Angels (ss) 12, Texas 1 L.A. Angels (ss) 12, Milwaukee 2 San Francisco 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Colorado 3, Cincinnati 2 Seattle 8, Chicago Cubs 7, 10 innings Arizona 6, Colorado 4

Houston 7, Toronto 5 N.Y. Mets 7, Washington 5 Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 2 N.Y. Yankees (ss) 6, Baltimore 0 Tampa Bay 4, Pittsburgh 1 Miami 4, Detroit 2 Boston 4, Minnesota 3 St. Louis 11, Atlanta 0 Cincinnati 8, L.A. Dodgers 2 L.A. Angels 8, Chicago White Sox 6 Milwaukee 8, San Diego 0 Cleveland 12, Kansas City 6 Seattle 6, Arizona 3 San Francisco vs. Texas (late) Colorado vs. Oakland (late)

TODAY’S GAMES

Minnesota (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Washington vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore vs. Minnesota (ss) at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Boston vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Arizona vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Colorado (ss) vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Oakland vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Colorado (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m.

Texas vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W Toronto 36 Brooklyn 33 New York 26 Boston 22 Philadelphia 15 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W x-Miami 44 Washington 33 Charlotte 31 Atlanta 27 Orlando 19 CENTRAL DIVISION W x-Indiana 47 Chicago 35 Cleveland 25 Detroit 25 Milwaukee 13

L 27 30 40 43 49

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WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W L San Antonio 48 16 Houston 44 20 Memphis 38 26 Dallas 39 27 New Orleans 26 38 NORTHWEST DIVISION W L Oklahoma City 47 17 Portland 42 23 Minnesota 32 31 Denver 28 36 Utah 22 43 PACIFIC DIVISION W L L.A. Clippers 46 20 Golden State 41 25 Phoenix 36 28 Sacramento 23 42 L.A. Lakers 22 42 x-clinched playoff spot

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Denver 120, Orlando 112 Sacramento 115, Philadelphia 98 Charlotte 98, Washington 85 Brooklyn 96, Miami 95 Toronto 101, Detroit 87 New York 116, Boston 92 Memphis 90, New Orleans 88 Dallas 108, Utah 101 San Antonio 103, Portland 90 Cleveland 110, Phoenix 101 L.A. Clippers 111, Golden State 98

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Houston at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Washington at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Utah, 9 p.m.

Cleveland at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Boston 65 43 Toronto 67 35 Montreal 67 35 Tampa Bay 65 34 Detroit 65 29 Ottawa 65 28 Florida 65 24 Buffalo 65 19 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W Pittsburgh 65 44 N.Y. Rangers 66 35 Columbus 65 34 Philadelphia 65 33 New Jersey 66 29 Washington 67 30 Carolina 65 28 N.Y. Islanders 67 25

L OT Pts GF GA 17 5 91 208 144 24 8 78 198 205 25 7 77 167 170 24 7 75 186 171 23 13 71 172 183 25 12 68 185 213 34 7 55 157 209 38 8 46 129 192 L OT Pts GF GA 17 4 92 206 159 27 4 74 172 165 26 5 73 190 179 25 7 73 184 190 24 13 71 163 168 27 10 70 193 202 28 9 65 163 185 33 9 59 188 228

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP 65 66 66 65 65 67 66

W 44 43 38 34 32 30 28

GP Anaheim 66 San Jose 66 Los Angeles 66 Phoenix 66 Vancouver 68 Calgary 66 Edmonton 66 NOTE: Two points overtime loss.

W 43 42 38 31 30 26 23 for

St. Louis Colorado Chicago Minnesota Dallas Winnipeg Nashville PACIFIC DIVISION

L 14 18 14 22 23 28 28

OT 7 5 14 9 10 9 10

Pts 95 91 90 77 74 69 66

GF 213 202 225 161 188 184 160

GA 148 174 175 161 181 195 195

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Vancouver 3, Winnipeg 2, SO Boston 4, Montreal 1 Colorado 3, Chicago 2 Calgary 7, Anaheim 2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Phoenix at Boston, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Carolina, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Florida at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

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

TODAY’S GAMES San Jose at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Washington, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville at Chicago, 8 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Calgary at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Colorado, 9 p.m.

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Mizzou tops Aggies 91-83 in double overtime ATLANTA — Jabari Brown scored 26 points, Earnest Ross added 24 and Missouri barely kept alive its hopes of an NCAA bid, beating Texas A&M 91-83 in double overtime in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday.

The Tigers (22-10) squandered a 9-point lead in the second half, and Texas A&M (1715) forced another extra period when Blake McDonald made a steal under the basket and flipped to Alex Caruso for the tying layup with 8 seconds left.

LSU 68 ALABAMA 56

ATLANTA — Shavon Coleman scored 15 points on five 3-pointers and Louisiana State preserved its slim NCAA hopes by beating Alabama 6856 in the second round of the SEC tournament.

ACC

TOURNAMENT TV SCHEDULE 2 p.m. – Nebraska vs. Ohio State or Purdue (ESPN2).

AMERICAN ATHLETIC Semifinal 7 p.m. – (ESPN2).

9 p.m. – (ESPN2).

BIG 12 Semifinal 7 p.m. – Iowa State vs. Kansas or Oklahoma State (ESPNU).

9:30 p.m. – (ESPNU).

BIG EAST Semifinal 7 p.m. – Seton Hall vs. Providence or St. John’s (FOX SPORTS 1).

9:30 p.m. – (FOX SPORTS 1).

ATLANTIC 10 Quarterfinal Noon – Saint Louis vs. St. Bonaventure (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

2:30 p.m. – Saint Joseph’s vs. Dayton or Fordham (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

6:30 p.m. – Virginia Commonwealth vs.

Richmond or Duquesne (NBC SPORTS

NETWORK).

9 p.m. – George Washington vs.

Massachusetts or Rhode Island (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

CONFERENCE USA Semifinal 4 p.m. – (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

6:30 p.m. – (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

MOUNTAIN WEST Semifinal 9 p.m. – (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

11:30 p.m. – (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

BIG WEST Midnight – (ESPNU).

2 a.m. -- (ESPNU).

PAC-12 Semifinal 11:30 p.m. – (FOX SPORTS 1).

WOMEN CONFERENCE USA Semifinal 11 a.m. – (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

1:30 p.m. – (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

WAKE FOREST 55

the Wildcats a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Lamar Patterson scored 24 points and Pittsburgh routed Wake Forest 84-55 in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.

(4) ARIZONA 71

fifth-ranked Louisville routed Rutgers 92-31 in the American Athletic Conference tournament.

TODAY MEN ACC Quarterfinal Noon – Virginia vs. Florida State (WKTC 63, ESPN).

2 p.m. – North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh (WKTC 63, ESPN).

7 p.m. – Syracuse vs. North Carolina State (WKTC 63, ESPN).

9 p.m. – Duke vs. Clemson or Georgia Tech (WKTC 63, ESPN).

SEC Quarterfinal 1 p.m. – Florida vs. Missouri (ESPNU).

3 p.m. – Tennessee vs. South Carolina (ESPNU).

7 p.m. – Kentucky vs. LSU (WOLO 25).

9:30 p.m. – Georgia vs. Mississippi or Mississippi State (WOLO 25).

BIG 10 Quarterfinal Noon – Michigan vs. Illinois (ESPN2).

FLORIDA STATE 67 MARYLAND 65 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Boris Bojanovsky took a pass from Okaro White and threw down a dunk with 0.4 seconds left to lift Florida State past Maryland 67-65 in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.

N.C. STATE 67

PITTSBURGH 84

TOP 25

MIAMI 58

SETON HALL 64

GREENSBORO, N.C. — T.J. Warren scored 24 points to help North Carolina State beat Miami 67-58 in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.

(3) VILLANOVA 63 NEW YORK — Sterling Gibbs hit a step-back jumper at the buzzer and Seton Hall stunned No. 3 Villanova 64-63 in a thrilling Big East quarterfinal, a loss that could cost

CAROLINA FROM PAGE B1 I don’t know.’’

Arkansas appeared to be closing in on an NCAA bid when it won six in a row beginning in mid-February. But the Razorbacks turned in perhaps their worst performance in the regular-season finale, a 25-point blowout by Alabama, and a one-and-done at the SEC tournament likely finished off their hopes.

The players didn’t hide their anguish when the horn sounded.

Rashad Madden hustled off the court, Bobby Portis grimaced at all the opportunities lost, and Anthlon Bell walked slowly along the sideline with both hands locked on top of his head.

After South Carolina went ahead 70-69 on Brenton Williams’ free throw with 53 seconds remaining, Arkansas squandered two prime chances to reclaim the lead. Madden missed a floating jumper with 33 seconds left, and Portis’ jump hook from in close rolled off the iron with 3 seconds to play.

The Gamecocks missed three of their last four free throws, giving Arkansas one more opportunity. It wasn’t nearly as good as the previous two. Madden’s desperation heave from just inside the halfcourt line bounced off the back of the rim.

Portis and Madden had 11 points each, and Michael Qualls chipped in with 10. But the Razorbacks picking the worst possible time to lose back-to-back games for the first time in nearly six weeks, burned by defensive breakdowns in the closing minutes and not getting their usual boost from the bench. In fact, South Carolina’s reserves outscored Arkansas’ backups 34-22.

The game was close throughout, the margin never more than six points and within four points throughout the second half.

“Every time it seemed like we had an ‘uh-oh’ moment, somebody stepped up and made a play,’’ Martin said.

Laimonas Chatkevicius had 16 points and seven rebounds for South Carolina. Duane Noce added 11 points, Williams had 10 and Mindaugas Kacinas was a force in the lane with 10 rebounds. Michael Carrera also had seven rebounds; no Arkansas player had more than five.

The Gamecocks finished with a 40-24 rebounding edge.

UTAH 39

LAS VEGAS — Nick Johnson scored 14 points, T.J. McConnell added 13 and No. 4 Arizona overwhelmed Utah defensively in a 71-39 rout to match the most lopsided game in Pac-12 tournament history.

(5) LOUISVILLE 92 RUTGERS 31

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Chris Jones scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half, and

(8) SAN DIEGO STATE 73 UTAH STATE 39

LAS VEGAS — Xavier Thames scored 15 points and dished seven assists to lead No. 8 San Diego State to a 73-39 victory over Utah State, in the Mountain West conference tournament.

(10) KANSAS 77 OKLAHOMA STATE 70

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An-

drew Wiggins scored 30 points, Wayne Selden Jr. had 14 and No. 10 Kansas pulled away in the final seconds of overtime for a 77-70 victory over Oklahoma State in the Big 12 tournament.

(16) IOWA STATE 91 KANSAS STATE 85

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Melvin Ejim had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Dustin Hogue added 19 points and 10 boards and No. 16 Iowa State held on through a tense final minute to beat Kansas State 91-85 in the Big 12 tournament.

BAYLOR 78 (17) OKLAHOMA 73

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Isaiah Austin scored 18 points and Baylor held on after blowing most of a 21-point lead for a 78-73 victory over No. 17 Oklahoma in the Big 12 tournament.

(24) OHIO ST. 63 PURDUE 61

INDIANAPOLIS — LaQuinton Ross scored 19 points and Aaron Craft finished with 16, helping No. 24 Ohio State hang on for a 63-61 victory over Purdue in the Big Ten tournament.

HOUSTON 68 (25) SMU 64

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jherrod Stiggers scored 19 points, including five 3-pointers, and Houston upset No. 25 SMU 68-64 in the American Athletic Conference tournament.

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Panthers release WR Smith CHARLOTTE — The Steve Smith era in Carolina is over.

The Panthers released their all-time leading receiver on Thursday after 13 seasons. Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said it “was not an easy decision’’ in a press release.

“Steve has been one of the NFL’s finest receivers for over a decade and has been the face of the franchise for a large part of the team’s history,’’ Gettleman said. “As a team, we made a step forward last year; however we are also a team in transition, which is a SMITH part of the NFL.’’ Smith said on radio Thursday he’s not angry about the decision.

“It’s devastating to hear that you are getting fired, but it’s also exciting because that frees me up to be pursued by other teams,’’ Smith told Taylor Zarzour of SiriusXM’s Bleacher Report Radio.’’ I have never become a free agent before so I will get a few free dinners out of it at some nice expensive restaurants. I want to enjoy the experience that, frankly, I will never experience again.’’

Smith reiterated he wants to play in the NFL and that being released “awoke a sleeping giant’’ inside of him.

The Panthers were unable to trade Smith, who was set to cost $7 million under this year’s salary cap. Carolina still owes Smith $3 million this season.

DAVIS LEADS SANTEE FLW EVENT

SANTEE — The Rayovac FLW Series, which opened Thursday and finishes up Saturday, on the Santee Cooper Lake is where 300 pros and co-anglers took to the waters for the second of three stops in the Southeastern Division of the series tournament.

Opening Day went to Clent Davis of Montevallo, Ala., who leads the way with a five-fish total of 31 pounds and one ounce. Todd Auten of Lake Wylie is in second with 26 pounds and four ounces with his five fish and Cherryville, N.C.’s David Hendrick had five-fish total of 25 pounds and eight ounces.

Ronnie McCoy (Lamar), Brett Mitchell (Timmonsville), Lindwood Thornhill (Pineville), Thomas Helton (Charleston, Tenn.), Ben Moon (Danielsville, Ga.), Craig Taylor (Tallahassee, Fla.) and Shinichi Fukae (Palenstine, Texas) round out the top 10.

Sumter’s Sean Skey is tied for 112th place with his one fish total of 4 pounds and six ounces while Tripp Polin is in 120th place with a 3 pound 12 ounce one fish total. For complete results go to FLWOutdoors.com click on tournaments then Rayovac FLW Series.

The last time the series stopped at Santee Cooper 13 bags in excess of 20 pounds were brought to the scale.

Anglers take off from John C. Land III Landing located at Log Jam/Greenall Road in Summerton at 7:30 a.m.

THAMES FROM PAGE B1 Manning at least twice a year, said he tries to model his program after what Thames has built.

“I think just doing the right thing and putting God first in whatever you do,” Wilson said of why Thames has been so successful. “He cares about what he’s doing and cares about the players. I think the main thing that’s kept him successful is putting God first in his life and everything else will work out.”

Thames became the all-time wins leader during the 2011-12 season, picking up victory No. 828 in December of ‘11 to pass Senter.

“I knew John would catch me,” the former Lady Auctioneers coach said.

“I really didn’t want to quit coaching,

each day. Weigh-in is being held beginning 3:30 p.m. yesterday and today.

Saturday’s final weigh-in will be held at the Walmart located at 2010 Paxville Highway in Manning beginning at 4 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.

Pros will fish for a top award of $40,000 plus a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard if Ranger Cup guidelines are met. Co-anglers will cast for a top award consisting of a Ranger Z117 with 90-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard and $5,000 if Ranger Cup guidelines are met.

NCAA APPROVES SEC REQUEST FOR REPLAY IN POSTSEASON

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference will use experimental instant replay rules during its conference baseball tournament in May. The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee approved the SEC’s request to use replay Wednesday. Two other conferences — the West Coast Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference — already gained approval to use replay at their tournaments.

The replay can be used for four situations: Deciding if an apparent home run is fair or foul; deciding whether a batted ball is a home run or ground-rule double; spectator interference plays involving home run balls or deciding if a batted ball is fair or foul.

The same system was used at the College World Series in 2012 and 2013, though there were no reviews either year.

CARDINALS 11 BRAVES 0

JUPITER, Fla. — Lance Lynn rebounded from a poor outing to strike out his final eight batters and 10 overall in four innings Thursday during the St. Louis Cardinals’ 11-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Lynn ended his stint by fanning Justin Upton, Evan Gattis and Chris Johnson.

Lynn allowed only one hit and walked none. He got a strikeout on every type of pitch other than his curveball.

Atlanta starter Freddy Garcia gave up four runs — three earned — and six hits in four innings.

Every in 4-way tie at Valspar PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Matt Every made the best of the worst conditions Thursday and wound up in a fourway tie for the lead in the Valspar Championship.

Pat Perez, Greg Chalmers and Danny Lee played in warmer weather in the afternoon and joined Every atop the leaderboard at 3-under 68.

Bishopville native Tommy Gainey was one shot off the lead at 2-under.

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but I gave it up three years ago mainly due to my wife’s health.

“I’m glad John broke my record — It made me feel a lot better. I don’t believe I’ve ever coached against anybody I’ve enjoyed more.” Thames is a member of the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame and was a member of the inaugural class of the Clarendon County Athletic Hall of Fame in ‘11. He had the gymnasium at Manning named after him in ‘93 and he received the Order of the Silver Crescent, the state’s highest award for volunteer or community service, in ‘04.

“He was a very good coach, and a very likeable man,” said Lee Central High girls head coach Dorothy Fortune, who played under Senter and coached against Thames. “He would always have his team ready, do his

GATOR CLASSIC FROM PAGE B1 Saturday’s games. “(TSA) has traditionally had strong teams, and even though they’re SCISA, it’s sort of a rivalry with them being from Sumter too, so that adds to it,” Carraher said.

This will be the third trip to the Gator Classic for Calhoun, and the Cavaliers (2-2-1) are still looking for their first title. Whale Branch is making its tourney debut.

“Calhoun’s had some success in the past and Whale Branch called wanted to make the trip up, so more history

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could be in the making,” Carraher said. “You never know what’s going to happen.”

The competition will begin

homework and as Coach Fred Senter would always say ,‘Look for the unexpected.’

When asked what it takes to win more than 800 games, Senter said it came down to who got the most out of their players. Both he and Thames believed in showing pride and compassion to their players.

“John and I always had good role players and took their talents and make them a specialist,” Senter said.

“I think he and I did the same things — I was tough on my players but I loved them.”

“One of the main things I’ve taken from him is you should always have your team disciplined,” Fortune said.

“That was from Fred Senter too. You want to make sure your team is always disciplined — they’re focused on whatever the job is at hand.’”

on Saturday at 9 a.m. with host Lakewood taking on Calhoun Academy. Afterward, TSA and Whale Branch will play at approximately 10:15 a.m.

After lunch, the losers of the first two games will meet

three decades, questions about their strength of schedule persist.

Overall, the nation’s only remaining undefeated team hasn’t had a difficult road. Other than Clemson, South Carolina played just two opponents in the top 150. They were Eastern Kentucky and Brown. The Gamecocks tossed shutouts in all six games, winning by a combined 34-0.

South Carolina has played three games against the RPI top 50. Only two SEC teams — LSU and Missouri — have played fewer.

“I think we’ve played some solid people,” head coach Holbrook said, noting Stetson beat No. 13 Miami 10-7 on Wednesday, a week after USC won two games against the Hatters.

“It’s college baseball. I don’t think we’ve had the hardest strength of schedule by any stretch of the imagination up to this point. We’ve played some teams we certainly should beat, but we’ve also played a few good teams. And we won all the games that we’ve played.”

Now, the degree of difficulty rises.

In South Carolina’s next 40 games, 30 will be against SEC teams. The Gamecocks open their conference season with a three-game series against No. 21 Ole Miss, beginning 7 p.m. Friday at Carolina Stadium.

South Carolina will have three series against ranked teams over the next three weekends, including a trip to No. 20 Kentucky next week.

Finally, the Gamecocks’ vaunted pitching staff will see a fair fight.

Rebels pitcher Chris Ellis will make his fifth start of the season Friday.

He hasn’t allowed a run in the previous four.

“We’re going to have to handle adversity, which we talk about all the time. We’re not going to just show up and it be easy,” Holbrook said. “We’ll probably have to come from behind a game or two. We’re going to get tested. I look forward to seeing how they stand up to that test.

“Your manhood is challenged week to week to week in this league.

That’s how it is, and it will certainly be challenged right out of the gate (Friday).”

Holbrook knows how his team can respond. It’s what the critics miss as they pick apart South Carolina’s strength of schedule. Holbrook has seen the Gamecocks deal with tough opponents in tougher situations this spring, most notably against Clemson.

So far, they’ve met success every time.

Greiner said he leans on those experiences against the Tigers two weeks ago. They give him confidence, knowing this team has already prevailed in big moments, the kind it’s bound to see again soon.

“In the SEC … you’ve got to find a way to win and battle through adversity,” Greiner said. “We were down five runs in one game, we were down two runs in the ninth in another — those are situations that will happen in the SEC. So that definitely helps us. And the experience that we have on the field and on the mound helps us too.”

in the third-place game at 12:15 with the championship scheduled to follow at 1:30 p.m.

Each game will consist of two 30-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime. Any con-

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Admission is $5 for all four games and a concession stand will be open.

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FRED HILTON Fred “Freddie” Hilton, 91, widower of Hattie Rogers Hilton and former husband of Annie Streeter Hilton, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Lake Marion Nursing Home, Summerton.

He was born Nov. 26, 1922, in the Jordan section of Clarendon County, a son of HILTON the late Johnny and Evelyn Dukes Hilton. He received his formal education in the Jordan Parochial School in Clarendon County. He was a devoted Christian and faithful servant of God. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country with dignity and honor. He was employed with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for more than 40 years.

Survivors are four sons, Louis (Jacqueline) Hilton of Vandergrift, Pa., Freddie Hilton Jr. of Augusta, Ga., and Terry Hilton of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one stepson, Richard Robinson; a special niece and caregiver, Thelma Hilton of Manning; a special first cousin, Frank (Daisy) Hilton of Manning; 15 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

Celebratory services for Mr. Hilton will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, with Elder Henry L. Hilton officiating, the Rev. George P. Windleiy presiding and Evangelist Jacqueline Hilton and Pastor Stephen McBean assisting.

Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Florence National Cemetery, Florence.

The family is receiving friends at the home of his niece, Thelma Hilton, 117 Harvin Ave., Manning.

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

PAULINE POTTS DALZELL — A graveside service to celebrate the life of Pauline E. “Jean” Hertzog Potts, 93, of Dalzell, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of Ascension cemetery in Rembert. The Rev. Pete Cooper will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the Church of the Ascension, c/o 5190 S.C. 261, Rembert, SC 29128.

Pauline E. “Jean” Hertzog Potts, widow of the Rev. William Thomas Potts, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

She was born in Wyomissing, Pa., a daughter of the late John S. and Mary Shannon Hertzog. She was a member of the Church of the Ascension and was a member of the Literary Society of Stateburg.

Mrs. Potts is survived by her daughters, Mary Jeanne Moody (James) of Manning and Susan Foster Simpson (John) of Dalzell; and brother,

John Hertzog of Reading, Pa. Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the Potts family by visiting www.kornegayfuneral.com.

JAMES SPAIN Jr. REMBERT — James “Son” Spain Jr., 66, of Rembert, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 9, 2014.

Born in Dalzell, he was a son of the late James Willie and Alberta Cook Spain.

A celebration of life and homegoing service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Bethel Baptist Church, Rembert, with burial in the church cemetery.

Brown’s Funeral Home, Camden, is serving the Spain family.

JESSIE LEE A. CARTWRIGHT LYNCHBURG — Jessie Lee Anderson Cartwright died Saturday, March 8, 2014.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patti E. Gordon, pastor. Burial will be in Chandler Cemetery, directed by Jefferson Funeral Home of Lynchburg.

She was a daughter of the late Jesse and Annie Anderson. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Survivors include nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

GILBERT FRANKLIN Jr. Funeral services for Gilbert Franklin Jr., of Lamar, who passed away March 13, 2014, are incomplete at this time.

The family is receiving friends in Lamar.

Services are incomplete and will be announced later by New Life Funeral Services LLC of Bishopville.

CORSENIOR B. BOSTICK BISHOPVILLE — Corsenior Burch Bostick, age 78, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014, at her home in Florence.

Wake services will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at IHTLS Church of Deliverance in Florence.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bibleway Holiness Church in Florence. Internment will follow in Mill Branch AME Memorial Gardens.

The family is receiving friends at the home, 2891 Spanish Oak Drive, Florence.

These services are entrusted to New Life Funeral Services LLC of Bishopville.

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

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JACK C. GIBBS Prominent Sumter County farmer Jack Clifford Gibbs, 51, lost his battle with cancer Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Allamuchy, N.J., he was a son of the late James Clifford Jr. and Shirley Ann Gibbs. He was the owner of Gibbscrest Farms.

He was loved by everyone he touched and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his companion, Jeane Brown; a brother, James Gibbs (Nola) of New Jersey; three sisters, Joanne Tinc (Charles) of New York, Cindy King (Spence) of Florida and Laurie Durham (Danny) of Florida; an “adopted” son, William Carroll (Kelly) of Midland, Texas; daughter, Kelly Ardis (Jeffrey) of Sumter; two grandchildren, Sydney Ardis and Gracie Ardis; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Justin Seth Gibbs.

A graveside service for just family and just friends of Jack and Jeane will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Geddings Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating.

Pallbearers will be Benny McIntosh, Leslie McIntosh, Ronnie Grubb, Mike Barkley, Randy McIntosh and Phil Hubbard.

The family will receive friends at the farm.

Memorials may be made to Crosswell Children’s Home, 11 Crosswell Drive, Sumter, SC 29150; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

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

JAMES M. WHITE James Maurice “Jim” White, 83, beloved husband of Gayle Young White, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at his home, after an extended illness.

Born Dec. 27, 1930, in Versailles, Ky., he was a son of the late John D. and Sallie M. White. He was educated in the public schools of Woodford County and was a 1953 graduate of the University of Kentucky. Mr. White served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Pepperill Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, followed by a one year tour of duty in Thule, Greenland, serving as an early warning mission during the Cold War. He was then assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter. After making Sumter their home, he spent his life’s work in real estate development and mobile home sales and finance.

Mr. White was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served on the administrative board and the board of trustees.

He also served on the Sumter County Board of Education, the Salvation Army’s advisory board, the board of the Boy’s Club, and the board of directors of Sunset Country Club, where he was also a member. He was also a former member of the Lion’s Club and the Elk’s Lodge.

Mr. White enjoyed his work and traveling with his wife and children. He spent countless hours supporting and mentoring his children and grandchildren in their activities and sporting events.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years; one son, James Thomas White and wife, Melissa, of Sumter; two daughters, Marsha White Jones and husband, Jim, of Sumter and Janet White Beaumont of Atlanta; and seven grandchildren, Charlotte Rutledge White, Thom-

as McConnell White, Margaret Ashley Jones, James Laughton Jones II, David McKinley Jones, Ryley Amanda Beaumont and Victoria Ann Beaumont. He is also survived by two sisters, Florence White Clark of Lake Placid, Fla., and Mary White Thomas of Kingston, Tenn.; a brother-in-law, Maurice J. “Mo” Young and wife, Dottie, of Charleston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Daisy White Jackson; and his son-in-law, Michael John Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Reginald Thackston and the Rev. Angela Marshall officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the home.

A private burial will be held at a later date in Versailles, Ky. Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Hurst, Doug Lipscombe, Bob Rearden and Murl White.

Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Mayes DuBose and his staff, along with the staff of Caris Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. They would also like to thank the wonderful caregivers for Mr. White, Saundra, Nicole, Mary, Linda, Saretta, Wendy and Laura, for their devotion and care.

Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150 or a charity of one’s choice.

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.

SAM ABRAHAM MARTIN On Monday morning, March 10, 2014, Sam Abraham Martin’s soul slipped away peacefully into eternal rest at his residence. He was the widower of Annie Gaymon Martin.

Sam was born Feb. 7, 1917, in the Saint Paul communi-

ty of Summerton, a son of the late Jack and Viola Merchant Martin.

A celebration honoring his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Historic Liberty Hill AME Church in the Saint Paul community of Summerton. Words of comfort will be delivered by the pastor, Dr. Leslie Lovett.

Interment will follow in the Historic Liberty Hill AME Church cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to flemingdelaine@ aol.com.

Fleming DeLaine Funeral Home & Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

THE SUMTER ITEM we’ll hold you in our hearts forever — The Grandparents.

Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Cemetery located on Starks Ferry Road, west of Bethel Church Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Mary Jane Ragin officiating.

The family is receiving friends at 10 Meehan St., Sumter.

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

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

TAYLEN R. SMITH On Sept. 26, 2013, God blessed Kayon Richardson and Trevon Smith with an angel named Taylen Rochelle Smith. In accordance with his divine plan, Little Miss Taylen Rochelle Smith transitioned from mortality to immortality on Sunday, March 9, 2014.

The scriptures teach us, “Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 19:14 Little Miss Taylen brought joy and smiles to family and friends.

Little Miss Taylen was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmother, Jeannette Wright; and paternal great-grandfather, Deacon Jeremiah Grant Sr. Little Miss Taylen Rochelle Smith leaves to cherish her memory: her parents, Kayon Richardson and Trevon Smith; four siblings, twin brother Trevon Deandrea Smith Jr., and sisters Ay’lana Kaveona Vaughn, Skylar Rain and Zyrhianna Renae; two uncles, Eric Sumpter and Trevin D. Smith; three aunts, Erica Sumpter, Shaniece Sumpter and Den’esha Richardson; maternal grandparents, Willie (Sandra) Robinson; paternal grandparents, Abe (Pamela Grant) Smith; maternal great-grandfather, Charlie Wright; Leroy (Lillie Mae) Richardson; paternal great-grandmother, Minnie Ruth Grant; and paternal great-great-grandmother, Iris Singleton.

Precious little one, we had you in our lives such a very short time, but we’ll hold you in our hearts forever. It seemed like only a fleeting moment, but it was long enough to see you, touch you, hold you, and love you.

It was long enough to know that your life was indeed a gift — no matter how brief, no matter how fragile, your life was indeed a gift and

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ADDIE SUE T. WILLIAMS Addie Sue Tomlin Williams was born May 19, 1932, in Sumter County, to the late Deacon Abram Tomlin Sr. and Mary Jackson Tomlin. She departed this life on March 8, 2014, at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. She attended the public schools of Sumter County.

She gave her life to Christ at an early age and joined Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully and actively. She was united in marriage to the late Ernest Williams of Sumter. She later moved to Philadelphia and united with the Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed with the Episcopal Hospital for more than 40 years.

She leaves to cherish fond memories: a sister, Julia Dukes of Sumter; a brother, Robert (Mary Bell) Tomlin of Sumter; a very dedicated and caring niece who was her caregiver, Vonderlyn Washington of Sumter; an adopted daughter, Dedra Slocumb of Philadelphia; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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

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

Funeral service will be held at noon Saturday at Westend Community Church, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. William Dukes officiating and Dr. Ralph W. Canty, eulogist.

Interment will follow in Mulberry Church Cemetery on Mulberry Church Road.

The family is receiving friends at 1005 Nathaniel St. and 119 Webb St., Sumter.

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

Online memorials may be sent to the family at job-

smortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

ROBERT BROOKS Robert “Bubba” Brooks, 70, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at his home in Sumter.

Born Sept. 18, 1943, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Edward Sr. and Fannie Williams Brooks. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. “Bubba,” as he was affectionately called, worked numerous jobs in various states, one being in Tennessee, where he met and married the late Addie Joan Foster Brooks.

Bubba had a huge heart, and was always willing to go above and beyond for his family and friends. Before his accident, he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: three sisters, Louise McCain and Hattie Mae Rembert, both of Washington, D.C., and Edith Ramsey of Sumter; two brothers, Edward Brooks Jr. of Rembert and Joseph Brooks of Camden; one aunt, Amanda Johnson of Rembert; one great-aunt, Bernice Dinkins of Rembert; two uncles, James (Minnie) Brooks of Sumter and Joseph (Claudia) Williams of New Jersey; a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 Sumter Landing Road, Horatio, with the Rev. Wallace Preston, pastor, eulogist.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of his sister, Edith Ramsey, 2670 Genoa Drive, Sumter.

The remains will be placed in the church at noon.

The procession will leave at 12:30 p.m. from the home of his sister.

Floral bearers will be nieces and friends of the family.

Pallbearers will be nephews and friends of the family.

Burial will be in the Willow Grove AME Churchyard cemetery.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc. rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

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

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Deep thoughts concerning space, time

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Space is the place. Fox launched “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” last Sunday, an event also broadcast on a constellation of Fox cable networks. Tonight, Soledad O’Brien hosts “Live From Space” (8 p.m., National Geographic, TV-PG), broadcast from the International Space Station (ISS) and from NASA Mission Control in Houston.

O’Brien will “visit” with astronauts Rick Mastracchio and Koichi Wakata. Astronaut Mike Massimino, who helped fix the Hubble Telescope, will join O’Brien on the ground in Houston.

“Live” will broadcast on the National Geographic channel in more than 170 countries.

The website www.LiveFromSpace.com will aggregate social media questions and commentary from around the world as the ISS circles the globe in roughly the same amount of time it takes to watch this ambitious special.

• While the world spins once every 24 hours, time’s passage often seems entirely subjective.

The massively popular sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies” ran from 1962 to 1971. Yet it seemed ancient and ready for exhumation when parodied in the 1993 “The Beverly Hillbillies” (9 p.m., CMT) movie.

“The Brady Bunch” had been gone for nearly two decades when it was revived offBroadway and later on the big screen.

It’s odd to think that we are roughly as far removed in time from those sitcom send-ups as they were from the “real” thing.

What 20-year-old “relics” of mid-90s television are ready for recasting and re-creation? Who would you cast in “Murphy Brown: The Movie”? Would anybody go see a “Frasier” movie starring Jason Segel as the talk-radio therapist? Can we imagine a cast of unknowns starring as Ross, Rachel, Joey, Chandler, Monica and Phoebe in “Still ‘Friends’ After All These Years”? If not, then how come?

If they could remake “The Flintstones” (9 p.m., ABC Family), then nothing’s entirely off the table! And think of those actors and actresses, not yet enrolled in kindergarten, destined to star in affectionate remakes of “Jersey Shore,” “Modern Family” and “Duck

Dynasty” come 2034 or so.

These and other questions are something to ponder while waiting to buy your ticket for the “Veronica Mars” movie, opening today.

• The documentary “Amy Winehouse: One Shining Night” (10 p.m., Smithsonian) captures the late singer in a 2006 concert in an intimate space in Dingle, Ireland. Following the successful launch of her album “Back to Black,” she chose to perform in a small church in a fishing village, in front of an audience of 70. The singer, who died of alcohol poisoning in 2011, also shares stories about her musical influences, idols and philosophy.

as Will’s trial continues on “Hannibal” (10 p.m., NBC, TV14).

• The mercenaries attack on “Helix” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-14).

• Upon taking over his late father’s firm, Ben hires Keegan on “Rake” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• A new season begins on “Say Yes to the Dress: Unveiled” (8:30 p.m., TLC, TV-PG).

• A kidnapping attempt turns lethal on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• An ancient conflict consumes Nick and Hank on “Grimm” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• A grim glance at the future on “Enlisted” (9 p.m., Fox, TV14).

• Virginia prepares for a promotion on “Raising Hope” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• A pugilistic teen prank appears to be contagious on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Acquaintances choose sides

Fun and games on “Undercover Boss” (8 p.m., CBS, TVPG) * Vanessa fears for Eve on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Date night complications on “The Neighbors” (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Young entrepreneurs pitch ideas on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Improvisations on “Colin & Brad: Two Man Group” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14).

LATE NIGHT Mary McCormack hosts Allison Janney, Whitney Cummings, Fortune Feimster and Brad Wollack on “Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!, r) * Kid Cudi, Jason Brown and Tiffani Thiessen are booked on “The Arsenio Hall Show” (syndicated,

SUPPORT GROUPS AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852.

AA Women’s Meeting — Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852.

AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852.

AA “How it Works” Group — Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 494-5180.

Al-Anon “Courage to Change” Support Group — Tuesday, 7 p.m., Alice Drive Baptist Church, Room 204, 1305 Loring Mill Road. Call Dian at (803) 316-0775 or Crystal at (803) 775-3587.

441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441.

AA Summerton Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall.

Manning Al-Anon Family Group — Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Manning. Call Angie Johnson at (803) 4358085.

C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

HIV/AIDS: Positive Outlook, through Wateree AIDS Task Force, will meet at 11:30 a.m. third Friday of each month. Support group for those with HIV/ AIDS, their friends and family. For location, contact Kevin at (803) 778-0303 or watereeaids@sc.rr.com.

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — Meets on as-needed basis. Contact Tiffany at (803) 316-6763 or TiffanyWJefferson08@gmail.com.

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869.

Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — Every Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at (803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426.

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS:

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Keegan (Greg Kinnear) celebrates on his first day of working at Ben’s law firm on “Rake” airing at 9 p.m. on FOX.

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EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377.

CULT CHOICE The 1981 drama “My Dinner With Andre” (midnight, TCM) largely consists of a single, riveting conversation between a theater director (Andre Gregory) and a playwright (Wallace Shawn) unfolding in real time.

While potentially the most “talky” movie of all time, “Andre,” directed by Louis Malle, remains captivating throughout.

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check local listings) * Bill O’Reilly, Nick Griffin and The Dough Rollers appear on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes James Franco, Andy Cohen and Jake Bugg on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Lil Wayne, Willie Nelson and Los Lonely Boys appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Christian Slater, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Andy Daly visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Amy Smart and Denise Mina on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789.

Asthma Support Group — Every 1st Thursday, 6 p.m., Clarendon County School District 3 Parenting Center, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. Call Mary Howard at (843) 659-2102.

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Game of ‘truth or dare’ causes strife among adults DEAR ABBY — My sister has children younger than mine, but the kids all play together frequently. She Dear Abby recently caught them ABIGAIL involved in a VAN BUREN game of “truth or dare” and a couple of the kids had no clothes on.

While I was surprised to hear it and have spoken to my children about it, it seems to me to be one of those games that kids play. My sister insists it’s about dominance and sex and refuses to let my kids play with hers any longer.

I’m heartbroken over her reaction and don’t know how

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to respond. We barely speak anymore. What do you think?

Just a game? In Iowa DEAR JUST A GAME — Not allowing the children to play together again seems like an overreaction, but a serious discussion about boundaries should certainly have taken place after the incident.

DEAR ABBY — I started dating my childhood sweetheart when we were in high school.

I’m now in college.

My dreams and goals have always been to move from our small town to a big city in another state. The problem is my boyfriend, “Clay,” never wants to leave here. He isn’t even interested in travel, which is something I would love to do.

I have stayed in our home-

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town for him. Everyone in my family thinks he’s holding me back and isn’t being fair. He may not be perfect, but he does make me happy.

I now have an opportunity to move, but Clay refuses to go. Should I go anyway, regardless of what it does to our relationship? Do I take the risk of being happy in a new city by myself, or stay where I know what the ending will be?

Stuck in Smalltown, USA DEAR STUCK — All of life is a risk. Please listen to your family. I think you know in your heart that you need to experience a little independence. If you don’t take advantage of the opportunity you have been given, you will indeed be “Stuck in Smalltown, U.S.A.” Forever.

JUMBLE

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

ACROSS 1 Set count 5 Ally of Sun 11 Relocation aid 14 Unrestrainedly 15 Divulges 16 As per 17 Liner with Intel inside?

19 One may be flipped 20 When many night visions occur?

21 Revealing garb 22 Nylon notable?

25 Bag 29 High mountain 30 “Yikes!”

31 Lock 34 “Gerontion” poet’s monogram 37 Get one’s kicks in a painful way?

41 Rush participant’s prize 42 Fields 43 Give for a while 44 Music-licensing org.

45 Meshes 47 Principal plant?

53 Playground bouncer 54 Like some important letters

59 Pay stub?

60 Surprise the neighborhood?

62 Take home 63 University of Minnesota mascot Goldy __ 64 Unsigned, briefly 65 Private __ 66 Professorial duds 67 Numerous DOWN 1 Scrape 2 Mideast VIP 3 __ sci 4 Take from the top 5 Dress 6 ‘20s-’30s skating gold medalist 7 Personal answer 8 “My Name Is __ Lev”: Chaim Potok novel 9 “__ can’t” 10 57-Down measure 11 Bona fide 12 Dress style 13 Floor 18 Pool lead-in 21 Tourist’s guide 23 Secure at the dock 24 Otherwise 25 Highest power?

26 Petri dish filler 27 Vacation

destination 28 Chemical suffix 31 Digital temperature gauge?

32 Genetic messenger 33 Unexpected fictional visitors 34 You, to a Friend 35 Function in 39-Down 36 Scraps 38 “__ Said”: Neil Diamond hit 39 It involves angles, for short 40 35mm camera option 44 Marathon unit: Abbr.

45 Trains may stop at

them 46 Smoothtalking 47 Chophouse choice 48 Tin Man actor Jack 49 Make merry 50 Breadth 51 “Wag the Dog” actress 52 Ticked 55 Hoax 56 New York college with a mascot named Killian 57 Coll. major 58 Fashion letters 60 York, for one: Abbr.

61 Do-it-yourselfer’s concern

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UNITS FOR AUCTION A-19 - CHARLOTTE WELLS A-26 - CYNTHIA WILSON B-32 - QUINCY A. DUNHAM C-22 - MARIE MACK E-10 - SYLVIA ROGERS E-19 - THELMA DANIELS

Summons & Notice

Summons & Notice Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) H. Guyton Murrell (SC Bar # 064134) John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635) Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444

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SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1635 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

We will be happy to change your ad if an error is made; however we are not responsible for errors after the first run day. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the printing or omission of an advertisement. We reserve the right to edit, refuse or cancel any ad at any time.

Tree Service

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

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

13 Bobs Dr. Sat. 8-1 Variety of items! Good Stuff!

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal , trimming & stump grinding. Lic & Ins.

Medical Supplies

803-316-0128

Battery Powered Jazzy Wheel chair-Like new $2500 Neg. Call 481-4934 Lv Msg

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

For Sale or Trade

MERCHANDISE Want to Buy Coin operated can drink machine. Reasonable priced & in good working order. Call Ms. Rytt 469-3480 Mon-Fri, 9am - 4:30pm

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Alexander C. Haskell:

Cash for Junk Cars, used Cars, junk Batteries & unwanted gift cards. Call Gene 803-934-6734

Multi-Family Sale, 3 Plainfield Ct., Sat. 7-12. Furniture, and a lot of other items.

Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

Huge Yard Sale: 7:30-12:00 Sat. 1020 Saltwood Rd. Boats, furniture, hshld items, & large variety of other items.

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Meadowcroft HOA Community Yard Sale Mar. 15 & 16 8am-3pm 4 Family Sale, 1890 Camden Hwy, 1 1/4 mi past Kmart on left.

Sat 9am-? Furn & too much to list Christopher Ct. back of Meadowcroft off Sun Valley Multi-family.

Too much to list! Sat. 8 am - ?

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina February 27, 2014 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on January 9, 2014.

Columbia, South Carolina February 27, 2014

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

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935)

Trucking Opportunities

Mechanic needed at busy car lot.

Salary based on Exp. Apply in person, at 1282 N. Lafayette Dr. NO PHONE CALLS!!! Valid Driver's License Required. Must have own tools.

Truck Driver Trainees Needed Now at H.O. Wolding Earn $800/wk Local CDL Training NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Be trained & based locally!

1-888-263-7364

F/T & P/T Class-A CDL Drivers needed in Sumter, SC to haul poultry. Night Shift! Must have 2-yrs verifiable experience and good MVR. Danny 803-236-0682

Help Wanted Full-Time Now accepting applications for Child Care giver. With at least one year experience. Apply in person at 1921 Camden Hwy between the hours of 10-4. No phone calls PLEASE. F/T cashier & P/T cook needed.

Apply at J & L Stop & Go, 2114 Hwy. 521 S. or email at jlstopgo@yahoo.com

Medical Help Wanted Medical Associate Needed-Now hiring motivated individual. Strong computer skills required, up to $15 hr. depending on experience.

Contact Human Resources Dept 855-633-3424.

Honey Beehives for sale.

Fresh Honey and Bee Pollen for sale for allergy season. Call F.L. Newman @ 468-3700 or come by Newman's Furn Mart 1426 Camden Hwy

Lakeside Market 2100 Wedgefield Rd Tomatoes .98 lb

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6ft Broyhill Sofa, new reupholstered. (Chocolate). Asking $325.

Call 803-473-6059

6 Honey Beehives for sale. $100 per hive. Call 803-481-0445

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

$200 Reward. Lost 3 legged female calico cat in area of Calhoun & Purdy. Call 968-1312

Vintage 1940's Folding card table/fireplace screen, painted flowers top $12.00. 803-469-2689

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PHH Mortgage Corporation , Plaintiff, v.

Stephanie Nicole McClellan a/k/a Stephanie N. McClellan; Stephen M. McClellan; Alexander C. Haskell; Defendant(s).

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 900 Perry Blvd, Sumter, SC 29154, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 207-07-02-019, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Ste 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition.

9:30 a.m. Friday for Saturday’s edition 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

Work Wanted I am a reliable CNA looking to sit with your elderly loved ones day or night.

Ref. provided.

Call 803-225-0924 or 803-225-0543 I will sit with elderly or sick. Will provide ref/exp. Call 803-236-3603 for more info.

Psychotherapist-responsible for individual, group, family therapy, psychosocial assessments and case management. Masters in social work, psychology, or counseling required with current LISW, PC, or LPC. Fax resume to 803-774-2633 or email : lefford.fate@tuomey.com

Make Extra $$$ Selling Home/Body Fragrances Kits are $45, $100 or $135 You Buy & We Supply Call 775-7823

Chauffeurs needed for Limousine Co. Must have excellent people skills. Schedule includes days, nights & weekends. Exc wages. Fax resume & 10 year driving record to 803-494-5779 or Call 803-983-5247.

$$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

Springhill Suites Marriott will be taking applications in person at Candlewood Suites, Tuesday March 11th through Sunday March 16th.

Salesman for busy car lot.

Sales experience required. Salary negotiable. Apply in person at 1282 N Lafayette Dr Sumter. No phone calls.

In Loving Memory of Momma Mrs. Sallie B. Holland 08/05/16 - 03/11/13 We will always love you and keep you in our hearts. Pastor Robert & Mary Johnson and family

BUSINESS SERVICES Business Services Land clearing on site mulching, tree and brush grinding, Free estimates. David 803-972-1090

Lawn Service Daniel's Lawn Care • Tree removal • Lawn Service • Mulch / Pine straw • Debris removal 803-968-4185 Oxendine & Son Lawn Care All your lawn care needs & pressure washing. Call Jonathan 803-565-2160 or Kerry 316-8726.

Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs!

Free est. 494-9169/468-4008 JT's Lawn Care: All your lawn needs, Tree cutting & debris removal, Senior disc. 840-0322

Tree Service The Tree Doctor Tree removal, stump grinding, trimming & clearing. 50% discount for church / cemetery. Accept credit cards & offer senior discounts. Call 775-8560 / 468-1946.

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

894 Twin Lakes Dr. Sat. 8-12.

Antiques printers tray, dining table, treadmill, Mens bike, camping items, tools, hshld items, gifts, hobbies.

Yard Sale, 101 Powhatan Ct. 9-Noon. No Early Sales! Desk, dresser, clothes, hshld items and more.

Huge Indoor Yard Sale Sat 9-1 Warehouse Corner of Liberty St And Blvd. Rd 1666 Cabelas Place Hunters Crossing S/D, Sat. 8 am2 pm & Sun. 12 - 4 pm.

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Huge Attic/Garage Sale Fri 6-1 & Sat 6-11 Tools, military gear, toys, furn., TV, & much more! 300 Wendemere Dr. 4350 Excursion Dr. (Linwood Plantation, Dalzell), Sat 7AM. Furn. clothes, movies, and more.

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107 N. Salem Ave. 1Br, pvt. patio, full kitchen, C/H/A, $435/mo. Prudential 774-7368.

HOLLY COURT APARTMENTS located in Manning, currently have spacious two bedroom apartments for rent. Fully carpeted with central air and heat, water and sewer included. Please call to inquire about our Move in Special.

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RENTALS Gospel and Country musicloving, responsible, trust-worthy, energetic and enthusiastic, middle-aged woman is available at a very reasonable rate to sit with elderly love ones while the family gets a chance to get some well-deserved rest and relaxation. I will gladly and happily do light housework with a SMILE!! Any day or night... weekends included... just call me when you need me.

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American MHP, 2 & 3/BRs, lot rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300.

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

2009 Harley-Davidson Roadking with 3100 miles. Garage kept. $13,000 OBO. 803-448-6067

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2001 Kawasaki Bayou 220, like new. Less than 30hrs. $1500 FIRM. Call 803-260-9866 2005 Ultra Ground pounder Chopper w/ 127 engine 6speed. $12,000, Call 803-495-2310

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Autos For Sale A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

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

2Br, 2Ba Condo, full kitchen, The Links Golf and Racquet Club, N. Myrtle Beach. March 23-30 2014, $400. Call 803-469-9092

Office Rentals Office rentals: 712 Bultman Dr. Downstairs •(2) offices suite w/outside entrance. $300/mo.

Upstairs: •450 sq ft, (2) offices $325/mo.

•250 sq ft (1) lg office $225/mo.

•170 sq ft $165/mo •300 sq ft lg office $275 o •265 sq ft (2) office $250/mo.

469-9294 or 491-6905 Office space & warehouse. Approx. 1200 sq ft ea. Located in Summerton. Separate elec. meters. $900 mo or $500 mo for office or warehouse.

Call 803-837-0987.

REAL ESTATE Manufactured Housing Tax Time is Here... Low Credit Score? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 3-4-5 bedroom homes. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

Land & Lots for Sale 3 Lots in City limits (Bishopville).

Asking $20,000 or possible trade.

Call 803-459-4773

REDUCED $2,900. 1983 Pontiac Bonneville, 78,000 original miles.

Excellent condition.

803-968-1004 or 803-983-9599

OPEN Ernest Baker Auto Sales & Equip. Located 3349 N. Main St 5.5 miles from 378 overpass at N. Main., on Hwy 15 N. next to Baker Mini Warehouse. Remember Cars are like Eggs, Cheaper in the Country!!! 803-469-9294 Auto Choice Sales & Rentals Buy Here, Pay Here. No Credit, No Problem. Cash Rentals. 494-8827

- Excellent pay ($.45 per running mile - includes $.06 per diem non-taxable expense) - Paid Vacation - Paid Holidays - Paid Sick Days - BC/BS Health Ins. - Dental Insurance - Life Insurance - Short Term Disability - 401(k) w/co. Match

CONTACT Pat Joyner at 803-775-1002 Ext. 107 OR visit our website to download a job application and fax to (954) 653-1195 www.sumtertransport.com 170 S. Lafayette Drive Sumter, SC 29150 EOE