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Shooting triggers manhunt Authorities investigate the scene of a shooting in the 1200 block of Alva Drive on Monday in Cherryvale.

Teen allegedly shoots man in head BY MATT BRUCE matthew@theitem.com

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A countywide manhunt was underway Monday evening as authorities combed the area searching for a Sumter County teen who allegedly shot a

man in Cherryvale. The incident unfolded about 5:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Alva Drive outside a house near the intersection at Amelia Drive. According to preliminary reports

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Silhouette artist discusses his art with visitors

Millwood head talks building upgrades BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com In the last several weeks, several letters to the editor have been sent to The Sumter Item regarding the changes implemented at Millwood Elementary School this year by the new principal, Stella Hall. Some of these issues include the money that has been spent on building renovations and the closing of the playground. Sumter resident Steven Miller wrote to say that he was concerned with how the district has spent money at Millwood this year. Miller said that according to information that he obtained from a Freedom of Information Act request, Millwood had a front-office face-lift at the start of the school year. The school has also had a new concrete bus lane added, at a cost of $26,000, and a new shelter for car riders at a cost of $67,000. “There are three other covered areas at the school already and a picnic shelter,” Miller said in his letter. He said that plantation shutters were put up in the front office and cafeteria at a cost of $7,000. He said that the district has spent a total of $100,000 for the three projects. Hall said at Sumter School District’s school board Monday night that the changes made were necessary and came out of building funds that

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Artist Clay Rice creates a silhouette of Karisse Robinson, 2, while her mother, Denise, holds her. Described by Pat Conroy as a “great talent who combines soul and passion,” Rice came to Sumter County Museum on Saturday to talk about his art and create silhouettes for visitors. Rice’s work can bee seen through March 28 at the museum’s Heritage Education Center.

Fireside Fund wraps up successful season BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com Fireside Fund took in $583 this week to bring this season to a close with a total of $56,428.27 raised. “I continue to be impressed year after year with the generosity of the Sumter community in regards to Fireside Fund,” said Jack Osteen, editor and publisher of The

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Sumter Item. “Unfortunately, the need for assistance during the winter months continues to be high for a great number of area residents. “A special ‘thank you’ goes to Jackie Olsen for allowing

us to dedicate this year’s fund in her husband, Maj. Gen. Tom Olsen’s, honor. I know many more people gave because of what he meant to the Sumter community and our great nation.” After serving his country for more than 30 years in the United States Air Force, Olsen retired from Shaw Air Force Base and began working to serve his Sumter com-

munity. He was the founding board chairman of The Tuomey Foundation, a position he held until his death in January 2014, and served as the first director of the Sumter Base Defense Committee. Fireside Fund is a heating initiative started by The Sumter Item in 1969. The publication partners with

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Mayesville man, 34, arrested on child porn charges BY MATT BRUCE matthew@theitem.com A Sumter County man and woman face multiple felony charges in the wake of a multi-county investigation that culminated this weekend with their arrests. Authorities from the South Carolina Attorney General’s office nabbed Kendrick Wardell Plowden and Kimberly Plowden on Friday.

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According to Lee County court records, the 34-year-old Mayesville man was released Saturday from custody at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center on a $67,500 surety bond. Kimberly Plowden, 32, of Dalzell, was released Friday on a $6,000 surety bond. The attorney general’s office announced the arrests in a news release Monday. The male suspect faces 12 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and three counts of

unlawful conduct toward a child, stemming from the allegations. Each of his 15 charges carry a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison. The female suspect, who investigators identified as a close relative of the victimized children, was charged with three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child and faces as many as 30 years in prison if convicted on all counts. The attorney general’s office is ex-

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pected to prosecute the accusations. Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Florence County Sheriff’s Office and a South Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children task force assisted in the investigation. Authorities allege he sent the child pornography via file sharing, and agents found three young kids inside his home in “unsanitary and deplorable” conditions when they went to his home Thursday.

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Sumter man dies in early morning wreck A Sumter County native died early Monday morning after losing control of a pickup truck and slamming into another vehicle along Cane Savannah Road, according to reports. Sumter County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 44-year-old Carl Russell Yarbrough of Wedgefield. Authorities said he likely died of blunt force trauma from injuries he sustained in the crash, which occurred shortly after midnight Monday. An autopsy is expected today. Preliminary reports from S.C. Highway Patrol indicate Yarbrough was heading northbound along Cane Savannah Road in a 1995 Nissan pickup when he veered off the right side of the road, over corrected, then ran off the left side of the road. At that point, his vehicle overturned, striking a parked vehicle and a garage, said Sgt. Bob Beres with Highway Patrol. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.

6th Motor Sports Show to be held this Saturday Sumter Cut Rate will present the sixth annual Motor Sports Show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 32 S. Main St. Trophies will be presented to the winners of Best Dirt Car, Best Asphalt Car, Best Drag Car, Best of Show and open class lawn mowers, karts and dirt bikes. The show will also feature the Henry Shelor District Pinewood Derby for the Pee Dee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Admission and contest entry are free. A cash giveaway will be awarded. For more information, call Todd Touchberry at (803) 9835430 or follow Cut Rate Soda Fountain on Facebook.

Deadline approaching for Earth Day vendors The deadline for Earthfriendly vendors to register to sell their products during the city’s Earth Day celebration, at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens is Friday, April 10. Find the registration form online at http:// www.sumtersc.gov/earth-daysumtersc.aspx, or call (803) 4262640. The event is set for set for Saturday, April 18.

CORRECTION An article in the Sunday edition of The Sumter Item previewing Sumter Rotary Club’s Farm to Table Event at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Sumter County Civic Center incorrectly identified Tony Barwick as president of Sumter Rotary Club. Barwick is past president of the club, and the current president is Travis McIntosh.

Freshening up The Wishing Well Junior Welfare League members renovate Tuomey gift shop BY HAMLET FORT hamlet@theitem.com The Wishing Well gift shop at Tuomey Regional Medical Center is undergoing renovations as part of the Junior Welfare League’s provisional project. Ann Frances Stoddard, a member of the league, calls the gift shop the group’s “bread and butter.” The Wishing Well was started by the league in 1954 and is operated by junior members on a rotating basis. The profits from the shop are given back to the Sumter community through various charities. “We are super excited to get this project underway,” Stoddard said. The group is starting with basic renovations — painting and replacing the floor. Stoddard said they have a list of other ideas for renovations. “Because we are a nonprofit organization, we’re dependent on donations to put these ideas to action,” she said. The league’s mission “is to foster interest among its members in the social, economic, educational, cultur-

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Ann-Frances Stoddard paints the wall of the Wishing Well gift shop at Tuomey Regional Medical Center on Saturday as part of the Junior Welfare League’s provisional project. al and civic conditions of the community, to make efficient their volunteer ser-

vice, and to develop their potential as continuing community leaders.” Each

year they choose a project to raise money for donations back to the Sumter community, about $60,000 every year to various charities. The league is asking that donations be submitted by April 20. The renovations started Friday. “The Wishing Well is a reflection of the league,” Stoddard said. “Though our primary goal is to raise money to service the needs in Sumter, we also would like to see a new, fresh appeal in the gift shop. “The more shoppers we have, the more we have to give back. We are just thankful for the opportunity to make a difference and leave our mark.” According to a letter from the Junior Welfare League provisional class, any checks for donations should be made out the Sumter Junior Welfare League, with “Provisional Project” in the memo field. “We believe that with the help of your donation, we will be able to provide the Wishing Well with the necessary updates needed to keep up with the growing number of specialty shops and gift stores in our area,” the letter states.

‘180 Days: Hartsville’ shines light on education struggles BY HAMLET FORT hamlet@theitem.com

the nation’s educational crisis.” They found Hartsville. Co-directors Jacquie Jones and Garland McLaurin said it’s important to look at educational modA documentary film investigating the “battle between small town poverty els in a way that supports all American children, offering them the same and education” in Hartsville will air American dream as those in more nationally on PBS at 8 p.m. today. Tiurban or affluent areas. tled “180 Days: Hartsville,” the film “With poor children now representcompresses one school year into two hourlong episodes, a year during which ing a new majority of public school students, it is more critical than ever camera crews took a look inside two that successful models Hartsville schools. in education be exIn a city where the plored as part of the median income is less school reform movethan $30,000, and in a ment to ensure the state that recently American dream is atranked 45th out of 50 tainable for all of our in K-12 achievement, children,” said Jones, poverty and quality who also serves as an education are placed executive producer of at odds. Education rethe film. “Hartsville form in America, has proven that if the leaning heavily toright forces in a deterward charter, voucher mined community and urban-friendly come together to put programs, is leaving children first that tanrural areas and their gible results will folpublic education syslow.” tems in a difficult poJACQUIE JONES, The documentary sition. The team bewas funded by the hind the film won a Corporation for PubPeabody Award in Co-director and an executive lic Broadcasting 2013 for their film “180 producer of the film under American Days: A Year Inside Graduate: Let’s Make an American High it Happen, a nationwide public media School,” which highlighted the strugeducation initiative. It was co-produced gles and successes in growth and eduby South Carolina Educational Televication of Washington Metropolitan sion and the National Black ProgramHigh School in Washington, D.C. ming Consortium. The film contains With the South holding a majority of interviews with school principals of low rankings in public education metThornwell and West Hartsville elemenrics, the creators wanted to head for a tary schools, students who attend those Southern town to “take a fresh look at

‘Hartsville has proven that if the right forces in a determined community come together to put children first that tangible results will follow.’

schools, parents, teachers and community leaders committed to improving education in Hartsville. Those involved with the film’s production and airing hope it creates discussion around a growing divide between the needs of particular groups of American students and the direction education reform is taking. “This is not simply a television program,” said Dr. Brent Nelson, chairman of the ETV Commission. “Seminars and screenings around the country are inviting local leaders to review and discuss Hartsville’s experience and what it means for their own communities from Hartford and Jackson to New York City, Detroit and Los Angeles.” The link between poverty and success in public education is shown indepth and how it’s necessary for an educational model and the people that instill that model to come together to ensure positive progress. “The Hartsville story highlights the impact community leaders, educators, volunteers and parents working together can have in diminishing the influence of poverty in determining a child’s academic success and moving the needle on the educational outcomes of an entire school district,” said Patricia de Stacy Harrison, president and CEO of CPB. Following the national broadcast, South Carolina ETV will air a local one-hour follow-up at 10 p.m. with education leaders and others from the film. The three-hour block will re-air Thursday on ETV beginning at 7 p.m., and Monday, March 23, at 8 p.m. on The South Carolina Channel.

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S.C. State trustees fire President Elzey ORANGEBURG (AP) — South Carolina State University trustees have voted to fire suspended President Thomas Elzey just hours after a judge lifted his ban on ending the contract. Trustees voted 6-1 in public with three members abstaining Monday to terminate Elzey’s contract, which has more than two years remaining. Members then immediately started meet-

ing again in private. Board of Trustees Chairman William Small read a prewritten motion saying Elzey was being fired based on letters trustees wrote in January and February. Those letters were not released. Circuit Judge Edgar Dickson ruled Monday that Elzey’s contract allows him to be fired for any reason as long as he’s paid what he’s owed.

Advocates for the mentally ill are set to gather at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Gervais Street entrance of South Carolina’s Statehouse to mark National Mental Illness Advocacy Day and press for improved JUSTICE treatment and awareness of mental illness. Fred Harmon, president of the local chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness, said the annual event offers advocates a chance to meet with and hear from state legislators on issues concerning mental illness. Dr. David Justice, a psychiatrist at Sumter Family Health Center, said more awareness of mental health issues is needed. “A problem with dealing with mental illness, and one of the reasons a rally is so important, is there is still a stigma associated with mental illness,” Justice said. “A lot of people are ashamed to get treatment.” That goes for patients and family members, Harmon said. “A lot of people shy away from mental illness; they don’t want to talk about it,” he said. “A lot of family members don’t want to get

involved.” Justice said those who need treatment should not feel guilty about having mental health problems. “There are a lot of people who feel that if they are experiencing depression or having anxiety that it is a moral failing rather than mental illness that needs treatment,” he said. “A lot of times they won’t get treatment; they are ashamed to tell people they are on medication.” Talking to someone about it can be a difficult step, Justice said. “They feel that they should be able to handle it themselves, that they shouldn’t need to take medication or go in to see someone for counseling or psychotherapy,” he said. “A lot of time people fear that they will be judged adversely in the workplace or by their family or friends if they need psychotherapy. Justice said Sumter Family Health Center see patients for a whole range of mental illness, from mood disorders such as depression or polar disorder to anxiety disorders such as schizophrenia, as well as children with ADHD or learning disabilities. A good way to start the discussion, Justice said, is to talk to you doctor. “They could go to their family physician and discuss it, That’s how we get a lot of our referrals, from family physicians, pediatri-

cians and women’s health specialists. Generally, a patient feels more comfortable talking to their family physician than they would a stranger, at least for the first appointment.” Harmon said NAMI offers support for families who have loved ones with mental illness. “We do education, we have a 12-week class called Family-to-Family Education that teaches the family how to deal with mental illness,” Harmon said. “Things like how to understand different illnesses, how to understand the medication, how to talk to the doctors, how to talk to your loved one, also, there’s a lesson on self care because you are a caregiver for your loved one.” NAMI of Sumter meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 146 Poinsett St., he said, and provides support for families and clients. Harmon said NAMI also works with South Carolina Department of Mental Health at Santee Wateree Mental Health Center, where many local patients receive treatment. For more information, call Sumter Family Health Center at (803) 774-4500, the NAMI Helpline at (803) 7339592 or (800) 788-5131 or Santee Wateree Mental Health Center at (803) 7759364.

POLICE BLOTTER RECOVERED PROPERTY A 2001 Freightliner previously reported stolen out of Richland County was recovered by Sumter County deputies early Saturday morning reportedly parked behind an Auto Zone in the 1200 block of Pocalla Road. STOLEN PROPERTY A flat-screen TV valued at $1,500 was reportedly stolen from a home in the 4800 block of Slick Willie Drive about 11 p.m. Saturday. A pair of impact wrenches, an OB2 scanner, a set of four tires and rims, two car radios and a set of four rims — all of undetermined value — were reportedly stolen from a car dealership in the 2600 block of Broad Street just after 7 a.m. Sunday. A dog valued at $1,500, two trunk speaker boxes, a pair of 12-inch speakers valued at $800, a car amplifier valued at $500, and three saws valued at $380 were reportedly stolen from a Rembert garage in the 6000 block of Catawba Road at 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Café fire caused by electrical panel BY MATTHEW BRUCE matthew@theitem.com Fire raged at a small storefront in Sumter during the weekend, reportedly destroying large portions of the business. Crews were alerted to the blaze shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday, according to a report from the Sumter Fire Department. By the time firefighters arrived on scene at the café in the 200 block of South Sumter Street, they found smoke showing from the 2,200-square-foot commercial structure. Fire officials entered the building, found that most of the blaze had burned itself out and extinguished the remaining embers. According to the report, authorities determined that the blaze was an electrical blaze that originated from an electrical panel in an office area or attic, then spread to an adjacent room. The fire reportedly caused an estimated $25,000 in property damages and $75,000 in damages total. No one was hurt or injured during the incident.

Mental health advocates to rally at S.C. Statehouse on Thursday BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com

Amanda McNulty, left, waits for L. Gene Davis, center, to dish up her sample of London Broil Surprise, as Vivian S. Johnson, right, gets ready to fill a bowl with collard soup. McNulty and several other Clemson Extension staff had lunch at the Shepherd’s Center of Sumter’s annual one-pot cookoff. There were about a dozen dishes offered, and when the event was over, Madi Meeker’s potato soup was voted best one-pot dish. Janice Williams’ collard green soup took second place, and Johnson’s barbecued wings and potato salad tied for third with Susie McMaster’s shrimp and grits.

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Machinists seek union election at Boeing plant CHARLESTON (AP) — The machinists union on Monday asked for an election so about 2,500 Boeing production workers in South Carolina can decide whether they want union representation. Union spokesman Frank Larkin said that under National Labor Relations Board rules, 30 percent of the workers in a potential union bargaining unit must sign authorization cards for an election to be held. “We are confident we have achieved the minimum requirement, and now the board will determine the exact number of people eligible to vote, and then they will set and conduct the

election,” he said. The exact number of those who signed authorization cards is not released, he said. Boeing now employs about 7,500 people in South Carolina. Larkin said the union vote would pertain to production workers, about 2,500 of them, who assemble the company’s 787 Dreamliner. Boeing officials did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. “It’s important often for workers at a successful company to have an opportunity to express themselves as it is if they are working at a company

in trouble,” Larkin said. “Boeing has this ugly practice of pitting state against state and worker against worker, and a collective bargaining agreement can help level that playing field for workers.” Four years ago, shortly before the company opened its $750 million Dreamliner plant, the NLRB filed a complaint against Boeing alleging the nonunion plant in South Carolina was in retaliation against union workers in Washington state who held a strike in 2008. The NLRB dropped the complaint later that year after Boeing agreed that the 737 Max would be built in

Washington. The union has had members in the Charleston area before. It won the right to represent workers at Vought Aircraft Industries in 2007, a plant that Boeing later bought. Less than two years later, plant workers decided they did not want a union. Gov. Nikki Haley, a strong opponent of unions, had recorded radio ads urging Boeing workers to reject a union. Less than 4 percent of the South Carolina workforce is unionized, and the governor said in her State of the State address in January that has helped with economic development.

Facebook explains what posts are not allowed on its network NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is trying to clarify what posts, images and other content it allows on its site and why. In an update to its community standards page, the world’s largest online social network gave users more guidance on why, for example, it might take down a post that featured sexual violence and exploitation, hate speech, criminal activity or bullying.

Facebook said it is a challenge to maintain one set of standards that meet the needs of its entire community. More than 80 percent of Facebook users are outside the U.S. and Canada. “People from different backgrounds may have different ideas about what’s appropriate to share — a video posted as a joke by one person might be upsetting to someone else, but it may not

It also explained why it not only bans terrorist and organized crime groups, but it also removes content supporting them. The Menlo Park, Californiabased company said it isn’t changing how it regulates the content of posts and that while some of the guidance for users is new, “it is consistent with how we’ve applied our standards in the past.” In a blog post Monday,

Facebook restricts content in countries where it violates local laws, even if that content does not violate its community standards. Separately, Facebook also released its latest report on requests it gets from governments worldwide, covering the second half of 2014. The report shows that requests from governments for data and to restrict information are both increasing.

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Ferguson suspect says he was aiming for someone else BY JIM SALTER The Associated Press CLAYTON, Mo. — A man charged in the shooting of two police officers during a demonstration in Ferguson told investigators he was not targeting law enforcement and had been aiming for someone with whom he was in dispute. Announcing charges WILLIAMS against Jeffrey Williams on Sunday, St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch said he thought the 20-yearold suspect attended last week’s protest before the shooting happened. Activists said Williams was not a consistent fixture in their tight-knit group. “We’re not sure we completely buy that part of it,” McCulloch said of Williams’ contention that he did not fire at the officers. Williams is charged with two counts of first-degree assault, one count of firing a weapon from a vehicle and three counts of armed criminal action. McCulloch said there may have been other people in the vehicle with Williams and that the investigation is ongoing. The police officers were shot early Thursday as a late-night demonstration outside the Ferguson Police Department began to break up. The pro-

test followed the resignation of city Police Chief Tom Jackson in the wake of a Justice Department report that found widespread racial bias in the police department. County police spokesman Brian Schellman said Monday that the officers are both white, and St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar has identified Williams as black. But Schellman said it was not clear if race played a role in the shooting. “He was out there earlier that evening as part of the demonstration,” McCulloch said of Williams. But several activists who have been involved in the protests since the Aug. 9 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer told The Associated Press they were not familiar with Williams. Williams used a handgun that matches the shell casings at the scene, McCulloch said. He also said tips from the public led to the arrest. Williams is being held on $300,000 bond. Schellman said he did not know whether Williams had an attorney. A message left at the St. Louis County Justice Center was not immediately returned. Brittany Ferrell, 26, a protest leader with the group Millennial Activists United, had just left a meeting with other leaders Sunday when word of the arrest circulated. She said no one in the group knew Williams, and they

checked with other frequent protesters, who also had not heard of him. Ferrell suspected McCulloch tried to cast him as a protester to reflect negatively on the movement. “This is a fear tactic,” she said. “We are very tight-knit. We know each other by face if not by name, and we’ve never seen this person before.” John Gaskin, a St. Louis NAACP leader, said of Williams, “I don’t know him. I’ve never seen him.” Williams, a north St. Louis County resident, was on probation for receiving stolen property, McCulloch said. “I think there was a warrant out for him on that because he had neglected to report for the last seven months to his probation officer,” he said. Online state court records show a man by the name of Jeffrey Williams at the address police provided Sunday was charged in 2013 with receiving stolen property and fraudulent use of a credit/debit device. There was no answer at the door at the small, ranch-style home. Several neighbors, including the people just across the street, said they did not know Williams. But one, 26-year-old Jason White, said Williams “was cool. I never heard of him doing nothing to nobody.” Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement Sunday that the arrest “sends a clear message that acts of violence against our law enforcement per-

Flawed Social Security data reports 6.5 million in U.S. reach age 112 WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are getting older, but not this old: Social Security records show that 6.5 million people in the U.S. have reached the ripe old age of 112. In reality, only few could possibly be alive. As of last fall, there were only 42 people known to be that old in the entire world. But Social Security does not have death records for millions of these people, with the oldest born in 1869, according to a report by the agency’s inspector general. Only 13 of the people are

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sonnel will never be tolerated” and praised “significant cooperation between federal authorities and the St. Louis County Police Department.” Belmar previously called the shooting “an ambush” and had said the two officers easily could have died, like two New York City officers who were shot and killed in their police cruiser in December. A 41-year-old St. Louis County officer was shot in the right shoulder, the bullet exiting through his back. A 32-yearold officer from Webster Groves was wearing a riot helmet with the face shield up. He was shot in the right cheek, just below the eye, and the bullet lodged behind his ear. The officers were released from the hospital later Thursday, and Belmar said Sunday that they “were getting better, not getting worse.” The Ferguson police department has been a national focal point since Brown, who was black and unarmed, was killed by now-former police officer Darren Wilson. A grand jury led by McCulloch declined to indict Wilson in November, and Wilson was cleared of civil rights charges by a Justice Department report released March 4. But a separate Justice Department report found widespread racial bias in the city’s policing and in a municipal court system driven by profit extracted from mostly black and low-income residents.

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heart arteries. Only 10 percent of doctors chose the simplest test — monitoring the heart with an electrocardiogram while the patient walks on a treadmill. It involves no radiation. About 23 percent got an echocardiogram — an ultrasound, which uses sound waves instead of radiation. A whopping two-thirds got nuclear stress tests, in which radioactive dye is injected to make the blood vessels show up on pictures. It’s the most costly test, and it involves more radiation than a CT scan. The aim of the study was to see which test led to the best diagnosis and treatment, thereby preventing the most deaths, heart attacks and hospitalizations for heart-related reasons during the next two years. Only 3 percent of patients had one of these problems regardless of what kind of test they got. It suggests that many of them may not have extensive testing at all, just medicines to address risk factors such as high blood pressure or cholesterol if their treadmill test was OK, Topol said. CT scans had one advantage: more accurately guiding who needed appropriate follow-up testing and arteryopening procedures. CT scanning “more accurately detects blockages and also more accurately excludes them,” said Duke University’s Dr. Pamela Douglas, who led the study. Deciding on a test is “a choice that doctors and patients should be making together.”

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FIRESIDE FROM PAGE A1 The Salvation Army to provide means for keeping homes warm during some of the coldest months of the year. The newspaper collects the money and gives it to the Christian charity that disburses the contributions in the form of vouchers. To date, the partnership has raised more than $1.44 million for heating help. This year’s total was a little less than last year’s, which was $62,869.17, but the annual campaign did start a month later this year, Dec. 2 versus Nov. 1. From the large donations such as $10,000 from the Glen Sharp family; $2,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fisette’s donation in memory of Nancy Smith Fisette; and $1,000 each from The Shaw Air Force Fire Fighter’s Association Fund; Palmetto Gas; the family of Doc, Whitney and Risden Dunlap; Salem Black River Presbyterian Church; William and Vicki Baker; and Al and Vicki Douroux to the $7,366 given anonymously, the money helped pay: • To keep the electricity from being disconnected in the home of a man raising his granddaughter; • To reconnect a woman’s power after she’d run the bill up with plug-in heaters; • For kerosene to heat the mobile home of a single mother with three children and no lights; • For kerosene to heat the tent of a man living in the woods and to provide him a means to cook his food; and

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Authorities investigate the scene of a shooting Monday. A 24-year-old man was shot in the head and airlifted to a Columbia hospital in critical condition.

SHOOTING FROM PAGE A1 from investigators, the 24-yearold victim sustained at least one gunshot wound to the head and emergency responders airlifted him to a Columbia hospital in critical condition. His status was not known at press time. The shooting took place in broad daylight in a tight-knit Cherryvale residential area as hordes of bystanders were apparently outside to witness the incident. A spokesman from Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

MILLWOOD FROM PAGE A1 could not be used for anything else except renovation and construction projects. “The renovations made were necessary projects for the upkeep of the building,” she said. “The front office is what visitors see when they first enter the school. It needed those renovations.” Hall said that the walls in the front office were painted and the floors laminated. She said that the assistant principal’s office was moved to the center of the school so that the assistant principal could have a centralized location and address issues if they arose at that part of the building. Another concern was the

said those witnesses helped lead authorities to identifying the alleged shooter. Now law enforcement is trying to track Quincy Jerrod Carter, a 19-year-old suspect whose last known address was 35 Railroad Drive in Wedgefield. Officials said he sported braided “cornrows” when he was arrested on unrelated drug charges about two weeks ago. He is described as a 5-foot 9-inch black male who weighs about 160 pounds. Authorities at the scene Monday evening said they had reason to think he may have relocated from his

Wedgefield home in recent weeks. Neighbors and bystanders lined the street surrounding the apparent shooting scene as deputies searched the area for clues. The investigation remains active, and authorities said they still had not determined a motive and were not sure about details as to how the shooting unfolded. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Carter are urged to contact authorities at (803) 436-2000 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers at either (803) 436-2718 or 888-CRIME-SC.

school not having an operational playground this year. The playground equipment at the beginning this year was closed because she said that the underwriters had told her that the equipment was unsafe before the start of the school year. The district has ordered new playground equipment, Hall said. The new bus pad that was added on the back of the school was for safety reasons. The new shelter, Hall said, was added to allow children waiting to be picked up and to not be affected by inclement weather. Hall said that she has also implemented a safety procedure in which students’ book bags had a number tag placed on them and a corresponding number tag was placed in par-

ents’ or guardians’ vehicles. This was done for student safety, and something Hall said that she implemented at her principal position at Shaw Heights Elementary School. “It worked really well there, and we had a lot of parents who were happy about it,” Hall said. Miller questioned all the safety updates in his letter. “Supposedly all this money was spent in the name of safety. I wonder if that’s really the entire story,” said Miller in the letter. “Safety wasn’t an issue before; there were policies and procedures in place that worked well and didn’t require this kind of spending. To me, it seems we’ve put a priority on aesthetics over educational value and used precious tax money to do it.”

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Hillary Clinton’s secret dilemma

ASHINGTON — On March 2, the story broke that Hillary Clinton had possibly violated email regulations while secretary of state. You could almost hear the collective gasp in Washington: Oh, no, here we go again. But then the next evening, Clinton was feted at the EMILY’S List 30th Anniversary Gala dinner as though nothing had happened. Only the trumpets were missing from what felt like her coronation as the Democratic presidential nominee and, possibly, the next president of the United States. Fast-forward a dozen days and Clinton’s position in the presidential sweepstakes seems less assured, her inevitability Kathleen not so ineviParker table. The most perplexing question isn’t about the emails themselves, but why she put everything at risk over such a small detail, declining to segregate her personal and business email. There can only be one answer and it isn’t “convenience,” as Clinton claims. Think of another word that begins with the letter ‘C’: control. Clinton claims she opted for the convenience of one cellphone and a personal server — rather than use a government-issued phone for business and another device for personal matters. Too much stuff to lug around? So the whole question of her conduct as secretary of state boils down to a few ounces of electronic equipment. Hate to say it, but only a woman could come up with such an excuse. It’s all about the purse. Plainly, Clinton didn’t want anyone snooping around her virtual file cabinet, and who does? But this isn’t the point. When you are secretary of state and are mulling a run for president, you steer clear of anything and anyone remotely questionable. No one should know this better. Questions that merit serious consideration include whether the Clinton server was secure. Hillary insists that it was because her New York home, where the server lives, is protected by the Secret Service. Given the optional sobriety of agents these days, this is less than reassuring. Then, too, hacking doesn’t require on-site handling. Here’s the real muddle for Clinton. Whether her server suffered no breaches — and whether there’s nothing in those 32,000 deleted personal emails — matters little. In politics, you’re guilty as perceived. It looks bad. Most likely this error (rather than crime) is a function of remoteness more than dishonesty. The Clintons have been around so long, they are the essence of bubble life. Removed from the hubbub of ordinary existence — escorted, driven, valeted, catered to, styled, fluffed and obeyed — being Clinton means never having to hear the word “no.” It must be easy to forget that you have to live by the same rules as everyone else. This is a concept the Clin-

Even though investigations into every “gate” associated with them in the past — Travelgate, Filegate, Troopergate, youname-it-gate — failed to produce much more than a blue dress, there seemed to be something not quite right. And now there’s this. Not illegal per se, but not quite right.’ tons have never fully accepted. One can understand, given their extended public life — and the hyper-scrutiny under which they live — that they might seek to erect high walls around their private lives. Fame and celebrity breed not just insularity but also paranoia. Maybe there’s nothing of interest in those personal emails, but how would we know? Team Clinton handpicked the “personals” and now they’re deleted, thus creating the impression that she is hiding something. The Clintons always seem to be hiding something. Not so much holding their cards close to the chest as kicking the body back behind the dust ruffle. Even though investigations into every “gate” associated with them in the past — Travelgate, Filegate, Troopergate, you-name-it-gate — failed to produce much more than a blue dress, there seemed to be something not quite right. And now there’s this. Not illegal per se, but not quite right. Clinton says she figured that because all her communications to state staff went to the .gov server, they automatically would have gone into storage as required. True, but what about the rest? What’s in those deleted emails? Don’t we imagine that personal and business often overlap in the Clinton Rolodex? Adding to the suspicion is that the 55,000 pages of emails that Clinton did turn over to the State Department surfaced only after the House select committee investigating Benghazi requested her correspondence about the attack. Would she have turned them over anyway? Maybe. Still and again, it doesn’t look good. And the entire mess serves as a reminder of a movie we’ve seen before — and it wasn’t so great the first time. Whether this episode proves fatal remains to be seen, but we won’t hear the end of it until every note of condolence, yoga date and wedding plan is known to someone other than Hillary. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. © 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

COMMENTARY

Letter from a Crisp County jail

nd there I was, standing in the middle of a 10-by-10 cell with rusted metallic walls and a forlorn looking toilet area that looked as though one might contract Hepititides A through Q if one chose to use it. My cell mates were a self-described former “cocaine salesman” and a soldier who had recently returned from Italy. Though our backgrounds were certainly dissimilar, our charges were all the same: being caught in the speed trap that is Warwick, Georgia, and driving on a suspended license. Friend of Cliff Kendra Carter and I were, admittedly, speeding our way through the tiny hamlet, trying to make up lost time after some bad directions had taken us several hours away from our intended destination of Savannah, where I was supposed to be the best man at a wedding. ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” was playing on the radio Cliff when I saw the blue lights McCollum behind me; by the time the officer was throwing me in cuffs, the background music was appropriately the band’s hit “S.O.S.” As I made my way through booking, the kind matron there, Ms. Kathryn, commented that I was dressed too nice to be in “her jail.” As she took me through the photo and fingerprinting process, we talked about the important things in life: our favorite fried chicken chains, e-cigarettes and the wonder that is Gladys Knight. She then led me to the aforementioned cell, smiling sadly as she closed and locked the door behind her. I stood in the center of the room, afraid to sit anywhere on the rusted metal benches or the odd center island, where someone had left what looked to be a breakfast meal that consisted of Dickensian gruel and an orange slice that even a scurvy-riddled pirate would be wary of. On the walls of the box, previous inhabitants had scribbled messages of hope and warning to those of us who would come after them, from the benign “Don’t eat the fruit” to the troubling “You’ll get shanked in B Block.” “Hopefully, it wouldn’t come to that,” I told myself. Anthony, the former cocaine distributor, was the next to join me, and as we made our introductions to one another, he could tell I was intently studying the bits of graffito on the wall. “Do you know what any of it means?” I asked, pointing to what appeared to be a Jewish star over the word “B.O.S.S.”

“I know that one,” Anthony replied, pointing to B.O.S.S. He asked me what it meant when letters stood for a word, and I quickly replied “Acronym.” Apparently, B.O.S.S. was such a word, standing for Brothers of Strong Struggle, and the Jewish star was about the six values that particular group held dear. “Growth and development, education, politics, social development, just to name a few.” Anthony said. “And as we stand upon our 6-point stance, together we stand divided we fall. Six is poppin’, jive droppin’. It is not for the weak hearted, love your 6 brother as you love yourself. Stay true as we walk that y.6.r. 974 till the day I die.” Our cultural exchange led to a few moments of silence as I attempted to process what I had just learned. “So, it’s kind of like a social club, then,” I asked hesitatively. “Yeah, but we don’t drive around in tiny cars with those weird Arab hats,” he replied. We were soon joined by the newly returned stateside service member, who proceeded to teach both of us new combinations of cursewords that I believe until those moments had not previously existed. Certainly, none of us was happy to be there, but no one wanted to hear him rant and rave about how unfair the system was and how he should have gotten let go because of his service. Effie, we all got pain. Thankfully, the matter of my bail was soon handled in a negotiation between Kendra, my father and a bail bondsman called home from his lake weekend with the grandchildren. As Ms. Kathryn walked me over to the detention center entrance, I thanked her for her kindness and good-natured humor, telling her that she made the experience better than it could have been otherwise. She just grinned and said thanks, and then asked what I did for a living. “Oh, I’m a journalist,” I replied. “Lord, child, promise me you won’t write about us.” “Well...” I trailed off, as I left her supervision. Cliff McCollum is an 80-year-old soul trapped in a 20-something body. He is an ordained minister and former community college professor who enjoys British literature and field herpetology. He spends his spare time trying to show Vegans and vegetarians the error of their ways. As managing editor of the Gulf Coast Newspapers in Baldwin County, Alabama — now part of Osteen Publishing Co. — he can be reached at cmccollum@gulfcoastnewspapers.com.

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AROUND TOWN All members and potential South Carolina Legal Services new members are invited. will hold a free expungement workshop at 10 a.m. on Sumter County Are you interested inThe having your re- Educator’s Wednesday, March 18, at Association-Retired will meet cord expunged? Clarendon School District at noon on Wednesday, One Community Resource March 18, at the North HOPE Center, 1154 Fourth St., Center, 904 N. Main St. New Summerton. This workshop members are encouraged to is designed to help you attend and join. Call Brenda begin the process of clearBethune at (803) 469-6588. ing your record so you can The Pinedale Neighborhood Asbe eligible for various casociation will meet at 4 p.m. reer opportunities. Call on Thursday, March 19, at Kathleen L. Gibson at (803) the South HOPE Center, 1125 485-2043 or (803) 225-0832 S. Lafayette Drive. Call Ferfor details. dinand Burns at (803) 968The AARP Foundation Volun4464 for information. teer Tax-Aide Program will The General George L. Mabry offer free income tax assistance for low-income or elderly Jr. Chapter 817, Military Order of the Purple Heart, will meet taxpayers. You will need: all at 6 p.m. on Thursday, tax forms and information; March 19, at the Elks Lodge, government-issued ID; So1100 W. Liberty St. All Purple cial Security card; all W-2’s, Heart recipients are invited. 1099s and 1098s; and supFor information, call (803) porting documents if you 506-3120. plan to itemize. Assistance The Sumter County Veterans will be available 9 a.m.-2 Association will meet at 6 p.m. on Mondays and p.m. on Thursday, March 19, Wednesdays through April at VFW Post 1034, Gion 13 at The Spectrum senior Street. There will be a guest center, 1989 Durant Lane. speaker and business conCall (803) 316-0772. cerning the Memorial Day Free income tax filing services and FAFSA applications will be program will be conducted. provided through April 15 as The Sumter Combat Veterans Group will meet at 10 a.m. follows: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, at the Wednesdays, SC Works — South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Santee Lynches, 31 E. Calhoun St., (803) 774-1300; 9:30 Lafayette Drive. All area veterans are invited. a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 3-8 p.m. Saturdays, appointments The Lincoln High School Presonly on Sundays, Goodwill ervation Alumni Association — Job Link Center, 1028 will hold a dinner fundraiser Broad St., (803) 774-5006; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friand 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Lindays and 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. coln High School gymnasiSaturdays, Lee County Adult um, Council Street. Cost: $8 Education, 123 E. College St., per dinner and the menu Bishopville, (803) 484-4040. will consist of turkey wing, Call Ms. Samuels at (803) macaroni with cheese, sea240-8355. soned rice, mixed vegetables, roll, dessert and a You can make a difference in drink. Dine in or take out. the life of an abused, abanCall James L. Green at (803) doned or neglected child. The 968-4173. South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking Lincoln High School Class of families interested in be1963 will meet at 2 p.m. on coming adoptive or foster / Saturday, March 21, at resource parents. The agen- American Legion Post 202, cy will host an Adoption 310 Palmetto St. Represenand Foster Care Expo infortatives from Lincoln classes mational meeting from 4 to 1960-1969 are invited and 7 p.m. today at the North encouraged to attend to HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. help plan the reunion celeCall (800) 763-6637. brating the Modern Civil Rights Movement. Call FerVFW Post 11078, Summerton, dinand Burns at (803) 968will meet at 6 p.m. today at its quarters on Canty Street. 4464.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015

USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Familiar territory Carolina No. 1 seed again, to host for first time in 13 years BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — South Carolina is a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for a second straight year — and this time the Gamecocks get to host a couple of games. The Southeastern Conference champion Gamecocks (30-2) are atop the Greensboro Region and open Friday against No. 16 seed Savannah State (21-10), the Mid-Eastern American Conference winners who fell here 111-49 on Dec. 14. South Carolina is making its fourth straight NCAA appearance and hosting a home game for the first time since 2002. That was the final year schools in the state could hold women’s basketball regionals because of the NCAA’s ban of South Carolina for flying the Confederate flag on Statehouse grounds. NCAA rules shifted to awarding sites on merit, putting the Gamecocks at home. The mood Monday night was less raucous than last season when the Gamecocks felt they had squandered a chance at a top seed. The team danced and celebrated last year when its name showed on TV. This time, the confident group casually took to the home floor where

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The South Carolina basketball team celebrates with Cocky after defeating Tennessee 62-46 to win the school’s first SEC tournament title. The Gamecocks, earned a No. 1 seed for the second straight year and will host the first two rounds of the women’s NCAA Greensboro Regional at Colonial Life Arena on Friday and Saturday for the first time in 13 years. they’ll be playing Friday. “We get play right here in front of you guys so hope to see you here this weekend,” South Carolina senior Aleighsa Welch said to those attending the watch party. Also playing Friday in Columbia are No. 8 seed Syracuse (21-9) and No. 9 seed Nebraska (21-10). The winners of the two matchups will play Sunday.

The Gamecocks have won 32 straight at home, but it won’t be easy for the Gamecocks to advance. NCAA bracket builders put opponents in the region that should challenge South Carolina. A victory by the Orange would likely set up a rematch in the second round of one of

GREENSBORO REGIONAL First Round Friday, March 20 At Columbia South Carolina (30-2) vs. Savannah State (21-10), 5 p.m. Syracuse (21-9) vs. Nebraska (2110), 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 At Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina (24-8) vs. Liberty (266), 11 a.m. Ohio State (23-10) vs. James Madison (29-3), 1:30 p.m. At Tempe, Ariz. Texas A&M (23-9) vs. Arkansas-Lit-

tle Rock (28-4), 4 p.m. Arizona State (27-5) vs. Ohio (27-4), 6;30 p.m. At Tallahassee, Fla. Florida Gulf Coast (30-2) vs. Oklahoma State (20-11), 11 a.m. Florida State (29-4) vs. Alabama State (17-14), 1:30 p.m. Second Round Sunday, March 22 At Columbia, S.C. Syracuse-Nebraska winner vs. South Carolina-Savannah State winner, TBA

SEE USC, PAGE B3

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Kentucky is beatable, if you follow these steps BY TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press

TODAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL TV SCHEDULE 9 p.m. – Alabama at Illinois NCAA

There’s a way to beat Kentucky. Maybe. So far, 34 game plans to defeat the Wildcats have been put together. Every one of them fell short. There’s no shortage of theories on how to beat them — spread them out, pack the paint, shoot plenty of 3’s, attack the rim — which all sound good, but none have actually panned out for an entire game on the floor. If someone’s going to actually throw the upset punch, now’s the time. No. 1 KenTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS tucky (34-0) is the top overall Kentucky guard Aaron Harrison (2) shoots against Arkansas forward seed going into the NCAA Bobby Portis (10) during the Wildcats’ 78-63 victory in the Southeast- Tournament that begins this ern Conference tournament championship game. The Wildcats are the week, the favorite to win it all top overall seed in the NCAA tournament and just six games away and become the first undefeat-

from a perfect season.

AUTO RACING

Harvick makes it four straight wins at Phoenix BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press AVONDALE, Ariz. — There have been dominant drivers in NASCAR before, seasons where Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson would reel off win after win to break the spirits of the rest of the garage. Dale Earnhardt had stretches where he was unbeatable, Tony Stewart’s had his share of hot streaks, and Rusty Wal-

lace had an unbelievable 1993 season that opened with four wins in eight races. HARVICK But it has been 41 years since NASCAR has seen a run like the one Kevin Harvick is making across the country. The defending Sprint Cup

SEE HARVICK, PAGE B4

First Four TRUTV 6:30 p.m. – Hampton vs. Manhattan 9 p.m. – Brigham Young vs. Mississippi

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First Round ESPN 7 p.m. – George Washington at Pittsburgh

ed national champion in the men’s game since Indiana in 1976. “Let me tell you, it’s a onegame shot,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said. “Foul trouble, struggle, injury, have a bad game, someone else play out of their minds, which we have seen happen with us. ... It’s not best-of-five. It’s one and done.” True, if someone makes 10 3-pointers, or scores 40, or the Wildcats all go cold simulta-

ESPN2 7 p.m. – North Carolina Central at Miami 9 p.m. – Texas-El Paso at Murray State 11 p.m. – California-Davis at Stanford ESPNU 7 p.m. – Iona at Rhode Island 9 p.m. -- Montana at Texas A&M

neously, millions of brackets will likely go poof at the same time. Two teams took the Wildcats to overtime and six others found a way to keep the final margin within 10 points. But the Wildcats are perhaps the NCAA’s biggest favorite in years isn’t a fluke. “They know how to win and they figure out how to win,” Missouri coach Kim Anderson

SEE KENTUCKY, PAGE B3

CAMPINGWORLD.COM 500 RESULTS The Associated Press Sunday At Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, Ariz. Lap length: 1 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 312 laps, 150 rating, 48 points, $263,090. 2. (3) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 312, 112.1, 43, $194,931. 3. (5) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 312, 110.4, 41, $167,690. 4. (9) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 312, 105.7, 40, $132,900. 5. (8) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 312, 118.1, 39, $132,690. 6. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 312, 122.4, 39, $145,721. 7. (15) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 312, 96.3, 37, $121,025. 8. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 312, 112.7, 37, $135,038. 9. (10) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 312, 101.2, 35, $133,666. 10. (12) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 312, 92.5, 34, $116,438. 11. (20) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 312, 90.1, 33, $130,066. 12. (14) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 312, 78, 32, $93,430. 13. (7) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 312,

89.2, 31, $79,180. 14. (21) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 312, 84.8, 30, $95,130. 15. (11) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 312, 81.8, 29, $118,041. 16. (4) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 312, 91.6, 28, $123,216. 17. (22) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 312, 69.8, 27, $112,038. 18. (28) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 312, 69.6, 26, $103,613. 19. (32) Aric Almirola, Ford, 312, 68, 25, $116,091. 20. (24) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 312, 61.4, 24, $101,588. 21. (13) David Ragan, Toyota, 312, 71, 23, $120,171. 22. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 312, 57.6, 0, $78,505. 23. (25) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 312, 63.7, 21, $92,855. 24. (30) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 312, 70.5, 20, $112,263. 25. (39) Cole Whitt, Ford, 312, 50.8, 19, $89,538. 26. (23) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 312, 59.6, 18, $85,655. 27. (19) Greg Biffle, Ford, 312, 67.5, 17, $108,438. 28. (36) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 309, 49.6, 16, $118,755.

29. (29) David Gilliland, Ford, 309, 44.9, 15, $94,602. 30. (26) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 309, 50.6, 14, $78,405. 31. (40) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 309, 38.3, 0, $76,240. 32. (38) Brett Moffitt, Ford, 309, 42.6, 12, $73,555. 33. (37) Mike Bliss, Ford, 308, 34.9, 0, $73,430. 34. (41) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 307, 37.7, 10, $74,805. 35. (35) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 307, 31.5, 9, $73,180. 36. (34) Josh Wise, Ford, 306, 36.2, 8, $73,030. 37. (42) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 306, 28.8, 0, $72,898. 38. (43) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, 304, 26.9, 6, $68,327. 39. (17) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, accident, 282, 58, 5, $91,469. 40. (27) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 277, 45, 4, $86,600. 41. (18) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 230, 33, 3, $83,469. 42. (31) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 202, 33, 2, $52,255. 43. (16) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 179, 67.4, 1, $68,155.

SPORTS

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

6 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Houston vs. Washington from Viera, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 9 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Texas vs. Los Angeles Angels from Tempe, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 1 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Boston vs. Atlanta from Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Arsenal vs. Monaco (FOX SPORTS 1). 3:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Bayer Leverkusen vs. Atletico Madrid (FOX SPORTS 2). 4 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. Colorado from Scottsdale, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Lacrosse: Colgate at Cornell (FOX SPORS 1). 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Ottawa at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Toronto vs. New York Yankees from Tampa, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Florida State at Florida (SEC NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Winthrop at South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5). 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Buffalo at Boston (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Milwaukee at New Orleans (NBA TV). 9 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Correcaminos UAT vs. Monterrey (UNIVISION). 10 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCACAF Champions League Semifinal First Leg Match – America vs. Herediano (FOX SPORTS 2). 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Los Angeles Clippers (SPORTSOUTH). Midnight – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Miami vs. St. Louis from Jupiter, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 2 a.m. – NHL Hockey: Minnesota at Nashville (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 3 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Houston vs. Pittsburgh from Bradenton, Fla. (MLB NETWORK).

St. Louis vs. Miami (ss) at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Miami (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. San Diego (ss) vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Arizona vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. San Diego (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Toronto vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W Toronto 39 Boston 29 Brooklyn 26 Philadelphia 15 New York 13 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W x-Atlanta 52 Washington 38 Charlotte 29 Miami 29 Orlando 21 CENTRAL DIVISION W Cleveland 43 Chicago 40 Milwaukee 34 Indiana 30 Detroit 23

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Baseball South Florence at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Marlboro County at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. Lakewood at Darlington, 6:30 p.m. Manning at Hartsville, 6:30 p.m. Johnsonville at Lee Central, 6:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Timmonsville, 5:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Thomas Sumter, 7 p.m. Laurence Manning at Florence Christian, 7 p.m. Carolina Academy at Robert E. Lee, 6:30 p.m. Holly Hill at Clarendon Hall, 6:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball Sumter at Summerville, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Darlington, 5 p.m. Wilson Hall at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Laurence Manning at Florence Christian, 4 p.m. Carolina Academy at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Holly Hill at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. B Team Baseball Providence Athletic Club at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m. Varsity Golf Sumter in Magnolia Invitational (at Beech Creek Golf Club), 12:28 p.m. Manning at Marlboro County, 4:30 p.m. Lower Richland at Lee Central (at Bishopville Country Club), 4:30 p.m. Wilson Hall, Thomas Sumter, Laurence Manning in SCISA Region II-3A Match (at Calhoun Country Club in St. Matthews), 3:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Trinity-Byrnes, 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Lakewood at Eau Claire, 6 p.m. The King’s Academy at Thomas Sumter (at Patriot Park SportsPlex), 6 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Hartsville at Sumter, 6 p.m. Wilson Hall at Florence Christian, 6 p.m. Wilson Hall at Hartsville Middle School, 5 p.m. The King’s Academy at Thomas Sumter (at Patriot Park SportsPlex), 4 p.m. Varsity Softball Marlboro County at Crestwood, 7 p.m. Lakewood at Darlington, 7:30 p.m. Manning at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m. Johnsonville at Lee Central, 6:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Timmonsville, 5:30 p.m. Gray Collegiate Academy at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Florence Christian at Thomas Sumter, 5 p.m. Holly Hill at Clarendon Hall, 6:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Softball Marlboro County at Crestwood, 5:30 p.m. Lakewood at Darlington, 5:30 p.m. Manning at Hartsville, 5:30 p.m. Holly Hill at Clarendon Hall, 5 p.m. B Team Softball Robert E. Lee at Hartsville Middle School, 5:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis Sumter at South Florence, 4:30 p.m.

SOUTHWEST DIVISION W L Memphis 46 20 Houston 44 22 San Antonio 41 24 Dallas 42 25 New Orleans 36 30 NORTHWEST DIVISION W L Portland 44 20 Oklahoma City 37 29 Utah 29 36 Denver 26 41 Minnesota 14 51 PACIFIC DIVISION W L Golden State 52 13 L.A. Clippers 42 25 Phoenix 35 33 Sacramento 22 43 L.A. Lakers 17 48 x-clinched playoff spot

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SUNDAY’S GAMES

Oklahoma City 109, Chicago 100 Houston 100, L.A. Clippers 98 Denver 118, New Orleans 111,2OT Cleveland 123, Orlando 108 San Antonio 123, Minnesota 97 Portland 113, Toronto 97 Phoenix 102, New York 89 Atlanta 91, L.A. Lakers 86

TODAY’S GAMES

Memphis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at New York, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Orlando at Houston, 8 p.m. Charlotte at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press L 19 21 19 23 24 24 37 43

OT Pts GF GA 7 93 182 153 7 91 226 182 11 87 200 183 10 82 184 175 11 77 194 180 14 76 170 192 6 60 187 222 6 44 129 230

L 17 24 20 23 27 29 35 34

OT Pts GF GA 7 95 207 158 4 90 221 199 10 88 196 173 10 84 205 172 15 73 186 202 11 69 158 179 4 64 180 218 8 60 161 187

WESTERN CONFERENCE

VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

Sunday At Innisbrook Resort, Copperhead Course Palm Harbor, Fla. Purse: $5.9 million Yardage: 7,340; Par 71 (x-won on 3rd playoff hole) Final x-Jordan Spieth (500), $1,062,000 70-67-68-69–274 -10 Sean O’Hair (245), $519,200 66-72-69-67–274 -10 Patrick Reed (245), $519,200 72-68-68-66–274 -10

MLB SPRING TRAINING By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE Kansas City Houston Minnesota New York Oakland Boston Texas Toronto Cleveland Seattle Chicago Tampa Bay Los Angeles Detroit Baltimore

W 10 6 6 9 9 7 7 7 6 6 5 5 5 6 3

L 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 7 7 7 6 6 7 9 11

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NATIONAL LEAGUE

W L Pct Los Angeles 7 2 .778 Miami 8 3 .727 Colorado 7 4 .636 Philadelphia 8 5 .615 Pittsburgh 6 5 .545 Arizona 7 6 .538 San Diego 6 6 .500 St. Louis 5 5 .500 New York 6 7 .462 Cincinnati 5 7 .417 Chicago 5 8 .385 Washington 4 7 .364 Atlanta 4 9 .308 San Francisco 4 10 .286 Milwaukee 3 9 .250 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 10, Atlanta 5 Houston 3, Washington 2 Minnesota 6, St. Louis 6, tie Miami 4, Detroit 2 Pittsburgh 4, Baltimore 2 N.Y. Yankees 3, Philadelphia (ss) 2 Philadelphia (ss) 11, Boston 4 Tampa Bay 8, N.Y. Mets 4 Chicago White Sox 5, L.A. Angels 3 Chicago Cubs 2, Cincinnati 1 Oakland 5, Milwaukee (ss) 2 Texas 12, Milwaukee (ss) 5 Cleveland 4, San Diego 2 L.A. Dodgers 5, Seattle 2 Colorado 6, Kansas City 2 San Francisco 5, Arizona 0

TODAY’S GAMES

AREA ROUNDUP Lakewood’s Malyk McGee set four state records in the 157pound weight class in the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association State Championships on Saturday at Lexington High School. PHOTO PROVIDED

McGee sets 4 state records LEXINGTON – Lakewood High School’s Malyk McGee set four state records in the 157-pound weight class in the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association State Championships on Saturday at Lexington High School. McGee had a squat of 550 pounds, a bench press of 330 and a 109inch broad jump. He was one of nine Gators to be named all-state. Roderick Charles and Terry Singleton were both all-state at 180, Charles hit a personal record 425 squat while Singleton had a PR on the bench at 280. Others named allstate were Deondre Cisse at 205, Donte Osborne at 220, Ralph Singleton at 235, Robert Overby at 160 and Zaire Cain in the unlimited division, including a squat of 615. Lakewood’s Tyreek Johnson was all-state at 220 in the junior varsity division. Crestwood’s Chris Simon was all-state in the JV unlimited division, while Chris Rembert was varsity allstate at 205 and Ikeem Harper at 190.

Manning had three all-staters in Ra’Quan Bennett, Jabril Wilson and Tyler King, and Sumter’s Tyreek Brown made all-state at varsity 160.

VARSITY SOCCER SUMTER 3 CRESTWOOD 1 Sumter High School picked up its first victory of the season with a 3-1 win over Crestwood on Monday at the Crestwood field. Chris Reyes scored two goals for the Gamecocks, who improved to 1-3 on the season. Ryan Perez had one goal and one assist and Jaymel Daniels had one assist.

VARSITY GOLF SHS FINISHES FIFTH

CONWAY – Sumter High School finished fifth out of 24 teams in the Panther Invitational on Saturday at Coastal Carolina’s Hackler Golf Course. Sumter shot a 320. Dixon Flowers led the Gamecocks with a round of 78, good for a tie for seventh. Charlie Dallery shot a 79, good for a tie for 17th.

GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER SUMTER 8 CRESTWOOD 0

Jaidon Martin scored three goals to lead Sumter High School to an 8-0 victory over Crestwood on Monday at the Crestwood field. Izzy Sneider added two goals for the Lady Gamecocks. Jessica Harris, Emma Graham and Mary Kate Shaffer each scored a goal. Mary Koty had two assists, while Brittany Lee, Kat Fleming and Jessica Johnson each had an assist. Grace Belangia had the shutout in goal.

VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD TSA FINISHES FIFTH CHARLESTON – Thomas Sumter Academy finished fifth in a 10-team meet on Wednesday at the Porter-Gaud track. Ashley Hall won with 150 points. TSA finished with 41. Second-Place Finishers Bella Crowe 3,200; 4x100 relay. Third-Place Finishers Emily Nevels shot put.

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Montreal 69 43 Tampa Bay 70 42 Detroit 68 38 Boston 69 36 Ottawa 68 33 Florida 69 31 Toronto 70 27 Buffalo 68 19 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W N.Y. Rangers 68 44 N.Y. Islanders 71 43 Pittsburgh 69 39 Washington 70 37 Philadelphia 71 29 New Jersey 69 29 Columbus 69 30 Carolina 68 26

CENTRAL DIVISION

GOLF By The Associated Press

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St. Louis Nashville Chicago Minnesota Winnipeg Colorado Dallas PACIFIC DIVISION

GP 69 71 68 69 69 69 70

W 44 43 41 38 34 32 32

L 20 21 21 24 23 26 28

OT Pts GF GA 5 93 214 170 7 93 203 173 6 88 198 157 7 83 196 173 12 80 191 186 11 75 184 193 10 74 218 229

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 71 44 20 7 95 208 195 Vancouver 68 39 25 4 82 193 184 Calgary 69 38 26 5 81 205 181 Los Angeles 68 33 22 13 79 185 172 San Jose 69 34 27 8 76 193 193 Arizona 69 21 40 8 50 145 230 Edmonton 69 18 39 12 48 160 238 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Ottawa 2, Philadelphia 1, SO Detroit 5, Pittsburgh 1 N.Y. Rangers 2, Florida 1 Carolina 3, Columbus 2 St. Louis 3, Dallas 0 Washington 2, Boston 0 Anaheim 4, Nashville 2

TODAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Carolina, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Nashville, 8 p.m. San Jose at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

NASCAR FROM PAGE B1 champion won his fourth consecutive race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday with yet another rout of the field. The 42 other drivers knew this was Harvick’s race to win, and he made it look easy. He led more than 200 laps for the third straight time at Phoenix, where he has won five of the last six races and a record seven overall. More important, he continued a streak of dominance that dates to last season. He has seven consecutive top-two finishes and has won four of the last six races, which includes the final two of last year’s championship season. Dating back to the Chase last season, Harvick has won five of the last 10 races. He opened this season with two runner-up finishes, then won last week at Las Vegas and now Phoenix. The last driver score seven consecutive top-two finishes? Hall of Famer Richard Petty in 1974. “When you said the Richard Petty part, that gives me chills,” Harvick said after learning the Petty stat. He then praised his Rodney Childers-led team, which has given him unbelievable race cars since he first climbed in the No. 4 Chevrolet in late 2013. “I feel like we get better as we go through different situations,” Har-

vick said. “You see these guys hang out together, how mellow everybody is, how everybody gets along. It’s really, really special to be a part of. It’s scary how well we get along with each other. I don’t want to talk about it sometimes so I don’t jinx it.” Harvick now heads to California looking to sweep NASCAR’s threerace West Coast swing. It’s not out of the question, particularly with how well he’s running. But Harvick won at Auto Club Speedway in 2011, and has been among the best drivers there since 2009. “I think at this point, everybody just expects you to keep winning. That’s what makes it hard on all of us,” Childers said. “We’ve got a team that can do that. We have a driver that can do that. We have the resources to do that. The more you win, the more you expect out of yourself and the more pressure you put on yourself.” And although Harvick denied earlier this weekend that he headed west determined to take all three races, Childers admitted Sunday it’s been the goal since they grabbed Las Vegas a week ago. “When we left Vegas last week, he made a point to say, ‘I want to win all three of these West Coast races,’” Childers said. “I think anybody that knows Kevin Harvick, if he puts his head to something, he’s going to try to make it happen.”

Good Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

THE SUMTER ITEM

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USC FROM PAGE B1 the Gamecocks most difficult contests of the season. South Carolina defeated Syracuse 67-63 to win the Junkanoo Jam in the Bahamas on Thanksgiving weekend. And if the Gamecocks do manage to advance to the Sweet 16, they could square off against North Carolina. The Tar Heels knocked South Carolina out of the tournament in that same round a year ago in Seattle. This time, the Tar Heels would be playing a short car ride from their Chapel Hill campus in Greensboro, North Carolina. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley played to the fans on Monday night. “We know if we take care of the first and second round,” she said. “We know you’ll take care of the Greensboro Regional.” Also trying to get to Greensboro in the other half of the regional is No. 2 seed Florida State of the Atlantic Coast Conference and Arizona State of the Pac 12 Conference. The Gamecocks have reached the Sweet 16 in two of their past three appearances. Last year’s flame out to the Tar Heels, though, began a yearlong quest not just to return to the NCAAs but capture a national championship. Staley’s players followed her lead, embracing expectations and blowing away opponents — particularly in the SEC. Just two of their school record 15 league wins came by fewer than double digits. The Gamecocks capped things earlier this month with a 62-46 victory over SEC powerhouse Tennessee to earn their first league tournament title and end all talk of slipping out of a No. 1 seed. The Gamecocks spent 12 weeks on top of the rankings until getting hammered at UConn, the NCAA tournament’s No. 1 overall seed, 87-62 in snowy Storrs. But South Carolina rallied back to lose just one more after that — a 67-56 defeat at Kentucky after clinching the SEC title — to keep their momentum going. Two-time SEC player of the year Tiffany Mitchell will lead the Gamecocks out against Savannah State, which is making its first ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Mitchell averaged a team high 14.4 points while 6-foot-5 freshman A’ja Wilson averaged 13.3 points and 6.8 rebounds. Wilson was named the SEC’s freshman of the year.

KENTUCKY said. “When they get behind they figure out how to get ahead, and obviously that’s good coaching, that’s good players, but it’s an attitude. I think that is the most impressive thing.” So here’s three tips on how to beat them: LIMIT THE 3’S

Excluding the two overtime games, all six of the other teams who stayed within 10 of Kentucky for 40 minutes held the Wildcats to an average of 3.5 3-pointers in those games. That was, on average, about an eight-point savings over all other Kentucky games this season. GET GOOD SHOTS

Mississippi, Florida, LSU and Georgia all shot 47 percent or better in a game against Kentucky this season, losing those four games by an average of only 5.0 points. In Kentucky’s other 30 games, the average margin at games’ end was 23.1 points. ATTACK

In the eight “close” games, opponents shot 46 percent from 2-point range against Kentucky. In all other games, opponents shot 36.8 percent from inside the arc. And in the last three Wildcats’ games decided by 10 or fewer, teams shot a staggering 57.4 percent on 2’s. Then again, they all lost. “They’re pretty doggone physically imposing,” North Carolina coach Roy Williams said. “Somebody said that Portland Trail Blazers are the only team in America that was taller.”

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OBITUARIES JANIE YORK-EDWARDS Janie M. York-Edwards, of Blaine, Minnesota, departed this life on Feb. 28, 2015. She was a daughter of the late Shepard York Sr. and Willie Mae “Bill” Hudson York of Sumter. She leaves to YORKcherish her EDWARDS memories: her husband, Alexander Edwards of Blaine; three sisters, Flora York-Laraque (Reginald) of Sumter, Mattie Gore of Columbia and Barbara “Tricia” York-Michael (Willie) of Lamar.

NARVICE B. PAINTER Narvice Bowers Painter, 78, widow of Dr. Thomas L. Painter, died on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at her home. Born in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late George Houston Bowers and Vera Garrett Bowers. She was a member of PAINTER Grace Baptist Church and retired from General Telephone. She worked at the Sumter YMCA for many years, where she taught swimming classes for children. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Barnes of Columbia; son-in-law, Paul Capell of Sumter; two stepsons, Bill Painter and Maurice Painter; grandchildren, Shannon Faulkenberry, Daniel Barnes, David Capell, Jason Capell, LeaAnn Painter-Wright, Tommy Painter, Lara Knight Richardson, Hayne Painter and Richard Painter; greatgrandchildren, Katie Capell, Patrick Capell, Elise Capell, Luke Faulkenberry, Daniel Tapp, Emilea Wright, James Wright, Eleanor Simone, McCathern Painter, Lily Grace Painter, Jackson Painter, Katie Richardson, Elizabeth Richardson, Rachel Richardson, Emerson Richardson, Mattie Painter and Troy Painter; and a sister-in-law, Beverly Bowers of Prosperity. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beth Capell; a son, Donald Copeland; and a brother, Grady Bowers. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Williams, the Rev. Harold Kirkland and the Rev. Dr. James Chandler officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Painter, Hayne Painter, Greg Bowers, Mickey Bowers, Maurice Painter and Jay Faulkenberry. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Loyal Friends Sunday School Class of Grace Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the chapel of Grace Baptist Church. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

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Watcher hits 1st career homer as Bulldogs rout Lafayette 16-2 CHARLESTON — Philip Watcher of Sumter hit his first career home run as The Citadel completed a 3-game sweep of Lafayette with a 16-2 victory on Sunday at Riley Park. Watcher hit a solo shot in the Bulldogs’ 6-run fourth inning. Watcher went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a walk. Watcher’s twin brother, Jacob, pitched one scoreP. WATCHER less inning for 10-7 Citadel. He struck out two and allowed two hits. Sumterite William Kinney added a hit.

Hawkins had three hits while Mickey Dugan was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI and Wadsworth had a double and two RBI.

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Tebow Time in Philly? Tim Tebow worked out Monday for the Philadelphia Eagles, two people familiar with the session told The Associated Press. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the workout was not made public. One of the sources said Tebow worked out at quarterback and left the facility without discussing a contract. Tebow has not been on an NFL team since the 2012 season. He was released by the Jets, then attended training camp in the summer of 2013 with the Patriots, who cut him.

COLUMBIA – Kyle Martin’s 2-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted South Carolina to a 6-4 victory over Kentucky on Sunday at Carolina Stadium. The Gamecocks improved to 17-3 while completing a 3-game sweep of its Southeastern Conference series opener. The Wildcats fell to 13-6. NOTRE DAME 5

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LOUISBURG, N.C. -- The University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team swept a pair of doubleheaders from Louisburg College on Saturday and Sunday at Fraizer Field. The Fire Ants, who are now 21-10 overall and 6-2 in NJCAA Region X, won 4-1 in nine innings and 9-2 in Saturday’s twinbill. In Sunday’s DH, USC Sumter won 20-8 in the opener and 11-1 in the nightcap. In Saturday’s opener USCS scored three runs in the top of the ninth to pick up the win. Steven Calcutt led off with a double and scored when Fred Wadsworth’s sacrifice bunt was thrown away. William Thomas, who was 4-for4, had an RBI hit in the inning. He also finished with a double. Jake Trejo pitched two scoreless innings of relief. Michael Carpin pitched seven innings, striking out seven and giving up just one run. In the second game, Colie Bowers allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings to get the win and improve to 4-0. Justin

CLEMSON — Nick McCarty allowed just one unearned run on five hits in six innings to lead Notre Dame to a 5-1 win over Clemson on Sunday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The Fighting Irish, who won the series 2-1, improved to 14-4 overall and 3-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tigers fell to 9-9 and 2-4. SPURRIER TO SPEAK TO GAMECOCK CLUB

University of South Carolina football head coach Steve Spurrier will be the featured speaker at the Sumter County Gamecock Club’s spring banquet on Wednesday, March 25, at the Nettles-Schwartz Building gymnasium. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with the program scheduled to start at 7. Other speakers will be announced at a later date. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased from Vernon Geddings at Danny’s Trophy Shop at 713 Bultman Drive. Information on sponsor-

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PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Jordan Spieth’s short game was as exquisite as ever. It only figures he would win the Valspar Championship with a long putt. A wild afternoon on the Copperhead course filled with back-nine charges, long birdie putts and improbable par saves finally ended when Spieth made a 30-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th to win on the third playoff hole over Patrick Reed and Sean O’Hair. RYU BEATS PARK BY 1 SHOT

HAIKOU, China — So Yeon Ryu won her first World Ladies Championship title on Sunday, beating overnight leader and defending champion Inbee Park by one shot in the European Tour tournament. From staff, wire reports

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CHARLES H. MALLON JR. Charles Howard “Butch” Mallon Jr., 71, of Sumter, passed away on March 15, 2015. Born on Jan. 18, 1944, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Charles Howard Mallon of Bayside, New York, and Mary Belle Hester Mallon of Sumter. Butch graduated from EdMALLON munds High School in 1960. After attending Duke University and North Greenville College, he earned his bachelor’s degree at Newberry College. He served in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the South Carolina National Guard. He is survived by his sister, Pat A. Mallon and her husband, Alan Roberts, of Long Hill, New Jersey; his cousins, Marian Hopkins Nishi and her husband, Marty, of Orange County, California, Meg Hopkins Volk and her husband, Ron, of Granada Hills, California, and Michael Z. Hopkins and his wife, Jamie, of Manhattan Beach, California; and his stepdaughters, Wanda Hyatt Vitello and her husband, Joseph Anthony, of Sumter, and Brenda Kay Simmons and her husband, Jerry Lewis, of Jesup, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Hyatt Mallon. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bullock Funeral Home. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

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

AIDEN R.J. EVANS Little Master Aiden R.J. Evans was born on March 13, 2015, in Charleston, a son of Jonathan Evans and Renee Zahlten. He departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2015, in Charleston. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Walker Cemetery, 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.

MAMIE LONDON Mamie Jeanette Boseman London, 87, widow of James L. London, died on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the National Healthcare Center. Born in Manning, she was a daughter of the late Alice and Minnie Hodge Boseman. Mrs. London was a member of Crosswell Baptist Church. She was a retired department store customer service supervisor. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Stuckey of Sumter and Connie Correll of Elkin, North Carolina; one son, James L. London Jr. of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one sister, Helen V. Miller of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; and numerous greatgrandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

JOAN J. HAMMETT REV. EWELL C. BLACK JR. BISHOPVILLE — The Rev. Ewell Conway Black Jr., age 90, former pastor of Bishopville Presbyterian Church, passed away on March 14, 2015. Funeral plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home of Bishopville.

ROBERT L. DINGLE BISHOPVILLE — Robert L. Dingle entered eternal rest on March 15, 2015, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Hattie Dingle, 125 Magnolia St., Lynchburg. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

ANTHONY MARTIN FLORENCE — On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, Anthony “Tony” Martin departed this life at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Born on Dec. 4, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Edith Martin and the late McCollum Martin. Service of remembrance for Anthony “Tony” Martin will be held at 1 p.m. today at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4829 Alex Harvin Highway, Manning, where the Rev. Terry R. Johnson will bring words of consolation. Service of interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing was held on Monday at the Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home chapel. Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services. Online condolences may be sent to Flemingdelaine@aol. com. www.FlemingDeLaine. com

WELLINGTON CROSBY JR. PINEWOOD — Wellington Crosby Jr., 84, husband of Thelma Ruth Pugh Crosby, died on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at his home. Born on Sept. 1, 1930, in the Silver community of Pinewood, he was a son of the late Wellington Sr. and Sally Wells Crosby. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1784 Bethune Road, Silver community of Pinewood.

Joan Jones Hammett, 78, wife of Odell Hammett, departed this life on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 7, 1936, in Buffalo, New York, a daughter of the late Aldofus and Janie Bennett Jones. She was reared by the late Emma Moore. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 2420 Lorentz Drive, Sumter, SC 29154. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

MICHAEL BRADLEY Michael Bradley was born on May 3, 1970, in Sumter, to Annie B. Pack Bradley and the late Milton Bradley Sr. He departed this life on March 12, 2015. Michael was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church,

where he faithfully served as an usher and affectionately greeted everyone with a smile as they entered and departed the house of the Lord. “Mike,” as he was called, was a caring person who had a passion for automobile restoration. Mike’s passion for working on cars started when he was a child, working alongside his father, whose profession was auto body paint and repair. While in high school, he attended Sumter Career Center, where he received training to develop his skills as an auto mechanic. He was formerly employed by Jones Chevrolet, Pro Glo Auto Body Shop, Kahn Construction Co. and McIntosh Auto Body and Paint Shop. Mike had plans to open his own auto collision and repair shop. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted mother, Annie B. Pack Bradley; a grandmother, Cora L. Pack of Sumter; a daughter, Alexis Tiana of Sumter; two sons, Michael Tyrese and Maleeke Tyrell of Sumter; three sisters, Deborah Bradley-Smalls of Columbia, Deloris BradleyThompson of Charlotte and Robin Lane (Barrcary) of Yongsan, Korea; three brothers, Milton Bradley Jr., Rodney Bradley and Sam (Carolyn) Green, all of Sumter; two granduncles, Isaiah Miller of Rembert and Willie Jefferson of Baltimore, Maryland; two paternal aunts, Florence Wilson and Francis Williams, both of Sumter; eight paternal uncles, Eugene Bradley, Isaac Bradley, Elder Bennie Bradley (Francis), Alford Bradley, Raymond Bradley (Shirley), John Bradley and Abraham Bradley, all of Sumter, and Clifton Mack of Philadelphia; a grandaunt, Iris Singleton of Sumter; eight maternal aunts, Rosa Bradley, Blanche Bradley, Mae Nickens, Barbara (Freddie) Goodman, Willie Mae (Robert) Johnson and Jimmie (Johnny) McMillan, all of Sumter, Gloria (Dennis) Gallishaw of Camden, New Jersey, and Vivian Pack of Atlanta; three maternal uncles, James Pack of Brooklyn, New York, Robert (Mary) Pack of Sumter and Harry Pack of Camden, New Jersey; nieces, Kiera, Kyah, Nyla and Aria; nephews, Calvin, Marquel, Darius, Devin and Cameron; other relatives, Angela Bradley (mother of his children), Klaus Bernarde Smalls and Delphine Bradley (aunt), all of Sumter, Dahlen Bradley (aunt) of Chesapeake, Virginia; and a host of cousins and close friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Bradley will be placed in the church at noon on Wednesday until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Grant Hill Missionary Baptist, 5405 Black River Road, Rembert, with Pastor Clifton Witherspoon officiat-

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 ing. Interment will follow in Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church cemetery, Rembert. 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.

liams, age, 88, beloved wife of the late John Henry Williams, died on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

TIMOTHY SPROUSE GRASS LAKE, Michigan — Timothy “Jim” Sprouse, age 40, died on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

PAULINE P. CRAWFORD Pauline Pack Crawford, 93, widow of Thomas Crawford Jr., died on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at a local nursing facility. Born in Alcolu, she was a daughter of the late George Washington Pack and Mina Theresa Richburg Pack. Mrs. Crawford was a member of Northside Memorial Baptist Church since 1953. She retired from Pioneer Dress Co. and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include three daughters, Margurite Mumford (David) of Nashville, North Carolina, Lynn Conyers of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Mary Atkins (Johnny) of Sumter; five granddaughters, Emily Sills (Timmy), Amy Carr (Scott), Melissa Boose (Carson), Jennifer Wilsey (Chad) and Amanda Atkins; seven great-grandchildren, Joshua Sills (Charley), Reggie Sills, Al Strickland, David Strickland, Sarah Strickland, Carson Wilsey and Cameron Wilsey; one brother, Robert Pack of Belton; two sisters, Francis Boykin of Courtland, Virginia, and Mina Brown of Sumter; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John Pack, Nelson Pack and George Pack Jr.; three sisters, Maybelle Cook, Mary Inabinette and Mallie Ridgeway; and a sonin-law, Vernon Lee Conyers. Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Holley officiated. The family would like to express their gratitude to the caregivers at McElveen Manor and the staff of Amedisys Hospice for the exceptional care they provided. Memorials may be made to Northside Memorial Baptist Church, 1004 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 20153. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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CARL R. YARBROUGH Carl Russell Yarbrough, 44, departed this life on Monday, March 16, 2015, as a result of an automobile accident in Sumter. He was born on Sept. 15, 1970, in Sumter, a son of Muriel Pickering Yarbrough. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 130 Sawgrass Court, Sumter, SC 29150. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

JOSEPH CONYERS Joseph Conyers, husband of Edrena Hilton Conyers, entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia. He was born on July 9, 1947, in Clarendon County, a son of the late John and Elizabeth Richburg Conyers. He attended the public schools of Clarendon County and was a member of Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church, Manning. He served as the church treasurer, head deacon, community service leader and prison ministry. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed as shipping and receiving clerk for Sun Beam/Air Cap. Survivors are his wife of the home; two daughters, Sonya (Lester Jr.) Lemon and Kenya Lynett Conyers; five sisters, Rosa Canty, Geneva Bell, Jessie (Starlin) Gaymon, Rosenia Bailey and Elizabeth Conyers; three brothers, Johnny (Shirley) Conyers, Andrew (Lenora) Conyers and Albert (Faye) Conyers; five grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mr. Conyers will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Brea Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 675 S. Lafayette Blvd., Sumter, with Pastor Marquis E. Jackson, assisted by Pastor Napoleon Bradford and the Rev. Clarence Hilton. Burial will follow in Chapel AME Church Cemetery, Conner Road, Manning. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the family home, 1214 Connor Road, Manning, until 9 p.m. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

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Summons & Notice This is an action for foreclosure of the property described in the Complaint. The Complaint is available for inspection in the Clerk of Court's office.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

NOTICE TO CITIZENS OF SUMTER COUNTY: Pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, Section 28-2-70(c), Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, notice is hereby given that entry by personnel of the South Carolina Department of Transportation will be made in the area of the road described below, for such purposes as topographic surveys, subsurface exploration, environmental - related studies, and for the gathering of any other data necessary for the planning, development of location alternatives, design, property acquisition, and construction of a highway project. This particular project is a rehabilitation of the I-95 Southbound Bridge over the Lynches River. Expected improvements include patching overlay and expansion joint rehabilitation. It is anticipated that no additional right of way will be required for this project. More specific information about the project may be obtained by contacting Program Manager Brian Dix, at 803-737-1085, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Summons & Notice IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 15-CP-31-XXXXX STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF LEE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is pending in this Court upon the Complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendants for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Ronald Eugene Webber to Steven W. Welsh dated and recorded September 26, 2013, in the public records of Lee County in Book 502 at page 26; the premises affected by this action at the time of the filing of this notice are described in the Complaint, as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, containing Ninety-Six One Hundredths (0.96) of an acre, more or less, situate, lying and being in the Stokes Bridge Township, Lee County, State of South Carolina, fronting on State Road S-31-26 known as Stokes Bridge Road West, and being bounded and described as follows: NORTHEAST by lands now or formerly of Gainey; SOUTHEAST by lands of A.L. McCaskill, Jr.; SOUTHWEST by lands said to belong to McCathern; and NORTHWEST by said State Road S-31-26. Said lot of land being more particularly represented and delineated according to a plat prepared by Allen-Makela Land Surveyor, Inc., dated October 1, 1999 and recorded in Plat Book G-1 at Page 86 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Lee County, S.C.

TAX MAP NUMBER: 016-00-00-014

SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon subscriber at 115 E. Church Street, P.O. Box 568, Bishopville, S.C. 29010, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, not less than ten (10) days after the time for answering has elapsed, Plaintiff will apply for an order referring all issues in this action, whether matters of fact or law, or both, to a Special Referee for Lee County and for a hearing before him, who shall enter final judgment. TO ALL OF THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, inclusive of all persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint, inclusive of such persons whether infants or under other legal disability, and in the case of infants under the age of fourteen (14) years or persons mentally incompetent, to their parents or the persons with whom they reside or their conservator if they have one. TAKE NOTICE, that William W. Wheeler, III, P.O. Box 106, Bishopville, SC 29010, has, by Order filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Lee County on March XX, 2015, along with the Order of Publication, been appointed as Guardian ad Litem Nisi for all Defendants impleaded herein who may be infants or under legal disability; that unless you apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem to represent your interest in said action within thirty (30) days after the service of this notice upon you, exclusive of the date of service, the Order appointing William W. Wheeler, III, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi will become absolute. THE ORIGINAL SUMMONS, COMPLAINT, AND NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION, were filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Lee County on the of March, 2015.

Estate Notice Sumter County

Home Improvements

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel

Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate:

Theron Edward Ard #2015ES4300148

Personal Representative

Helen H. Geddings 11 Huntington Court Sumter, SC 29154 Estate:

Estate:

Addie Mae Rose #2015ES4300120

Personal Representative

Carrie Rosenburg 934 Floral Drive Sumter, SC 29150

Lenora H. Arnette #2015ES4300124

Personal Representative

Maggie S. Ward C/O J. David Weeks PO Box 370 Sumter, SC 29151 Estate:

Patterson Clarke Jr. #2015ES4300137

ANNOUNCEMENTS In Memory

Personal Representative

Jack Harold McLean III 3035 Old Spring Road Sumter, SC 29154

Professional Remodelers Home maintenance, ceramic tile, roofing, siding & windows doors, etc. Lic. & Ins. (Cell) 803-459-4773

Lawn Service Newman's Lawn & Tree Service Mowing, Landscaping, Irrigation, Spring Clean-up, Tree removal. Call 803-316-0128 Lifestyles Lawn Service New Year Clean-up Specials! Mil.-Sen. Disc.! Erik 968-8655 J.F. Landscaping Lawn maintenance services, bedding design, etc. License & insured. Call 774-8269 or cell 883-1066. We Do It For Less Commercial & Residential lawn care. Removal of branches & leaves. Call 803-565-6693. Daniel's Lawn Care • Tree removal • Lawn Service • Mulch / Pine straw • Debris removal 803-968-4185

Legal Service

Septic Tank Cleaning

Personal Representative

Darcell Marie Hannon 9012 Laurel Oak Lane Frederickburg, VA 22407 Mary Geddings #2015ES4300139

Personal Representative STUCKEY, FATA AND SEGARS, LLC JAMES R. SEGARS, JR. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 115 E. CHURCH STREET POST OFFICE DRAWER 568 BISHOPVILLE, S. C. 29010 (803) 484-5409 FAX: (803) 484-9239 Email: jsegars@sfslawfirm.com

Sherry G. Elliott 2131 Balmoral Court Sumter, SC 29154 Estate:

Donovan R. Miers #2015ES4300122

Personal Representative

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

Linda Annette Fauteux 12817 Aubrey Court Herndon, VA 20171 Estate:

Estate Notice Sumter County

Bruce Olen Burkett #2015ES4300135

Personal Representative

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

Monica Ann Burkett 1295 Hubcap Lane Sumter, SC 29154

Estate: Wilhelmenia S. Billups #2015ES4300117 Personal Representative

Willie Billups 336 Ben Street Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Herbert Lee China #2015ES4300151

Personal Representative

Carrie Bell China 202 Plowden Mill Road Sumter, SC 29153 Estate:

Bonnie C. Perdue #2015ES4300129

Robert Preston Lilze Jr In Loving Memory March 17, 2012- 2015 Three long years have come and gone since we last saw you. We miss your smile that lit up a room, your kind gentle sweet face, and your voice that will live in our hearts forever. Sadly missed and dearly loved by family and friends. Mom, (Sister) Michelle, (Daughter) Madison, (Son) Preston, (Step-son) Taylor, Kim and special friends Pamela, Burch & Andy. In Loving Memory of Mamie Davis Witherspoon

Personal Representative

Estate:

Estate: Betty Carraway Stringer #2015ES4300144 Cynthia Snider Marshall 895 Holiday Drive Sumter, SC 29153

Personal Representative

Michael Wayne Barkley and Kathy L. Ward 3545 Cox Road Sumter, SC 29154 Estate:

Luke Toney III #2015ES4300116

Personal Representative

Dorothy R. Toney 25 Phillips Street Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Ronald B. Posey #2015ES4300130

Estate:

Margaret Katherine Burch C/O William A. W. Buxton Attorney at Law PO Box 3220 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate:

James P. Lawler #2015ES4300119

Personal Representative

Sylvia Lawler 21 Harby Street Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Helen Cucille Lewis #2015ES4300140

Personal Representative

Rubin Lewis Stuckey C/O Ruben L. Gray Attorney at Law PO Box 2636 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate:

George Green #2015ES4300134 Latisha Conyers 75 Delta Lane Pinewood, SC 29125

Estate:

James Richard Allen #2015ES4300150

Teresa Maxwell 500 Carlen Avenue Apt. #1113 Lexington, SC 29072 Estate:

Charlotte G. Smoak #2015ES4300127

Personal Representative

Joyce S. Smith 735 South Hampton Street Pinewood, SC 29125 Estate:

Emma Davis #2015ES4300132

Personal Representative

Larry Davis 1920 GionStreet Apt. E Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Personal Representative

Gloria Shaw Brisbane #2015ES4300136

Manning L. Brisbane 650 Birkdale Circle Apt. 14 Sumter, SC 29154

JUTE AREA RUGS 60” X 96”

$40 each 29 Progress St. - Sumter Bath Sheets ........... $5 ea. 775-8366 Ext. 37 Bath Towels ........... $4 ea. Store Hours Mon. - Sat. • 9:30 - 5:00 Closed Sunday

7/21/20-3/17/14 We all love and miss you dearly. You are forever in our hearts. Your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, nieces & nephews

BUSINESS SERVICES

Hand Towels ..... $1.25 ea. Wash Cloths ....... .60¢ ea.

Brick Work MJ Masonry Specializing in concrete, brick & stone. Contact Matt Johnson 803-460-0596 for more info.

Home Improvements Land Clearing avail. includes: Digging ponds, excavation, and bulldozer work. Call T & N Septic Tank Co. at 803-481-2428 or 803-481-2421 Vinyl Siding, vinyl windows and seamless gutters by David Brown. 803-236-9296

Southern States is looking for a P/T Groomer . Must be willing to work weekends and afternoons. Send Resume to: PFSjob@yahoo.com $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments Downtown apartments 1bd/1 bath $850, 2bd/2 bath $975, rent incl.water & electricity. 803-775-1204 Mon. Fri., 8 am - 5 pm.

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $2

Unfurnished Homes

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. 905-4242

Studio Apt Fridge, stove, water & Elect. included $550 Mo +$275 Sec Dept. 803-847-1069

Solomon Upholstery W 76 Hwy Moving Sale inside Big Cotton Warehouse Starting March 18th Wed,Thur, Fri, & Sat 8AM Furniture, glassware, truck & car 803 464-7555

3 & 4 Br Mobile homes & houses, located in Manning & Sumter. No Sect. 8. Rent + dep. req. Call 803-460-6216.

Personal Representative

Estate: Johnnie Preston Arnold, Jr. #2015ES4300142 Mary H. Arnold 5426 Meadow Drive Sumter, SC 29154

Southern States is looking for P/T help. Retail exp is needed in lawn & garden, animal health or pet food. Send Resume: PFSjob@yahoo.com

MERCHANDISE

Personal Representative

Glenn S. Posey 490 Bendale Road Sumter, SC 29153

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

German Shepherd Pups.3 M 1 F. Black/Tan, 2nd shots & wormed. 8 wks. $200. Call 803-406-0064.

Billy Joe Daly #2015ES4300121

The #1 Furniture Retail Company in the U.S. is seeking highly motivated individuals with outgoing personalities to join our Sales Team. Candidates must have a working knowledge of computers. They will be required to build sales volume by providing superior customer service and knowledge of product and finance options. This full time position is based on a flexible work schedule that includes evenings, Saturdays and some holidays. Offering unlimited income potential based on commission and bonuses. Guaranteed salary during training process. Send resume to 2850 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150.

Help Wanted Part-Time

Dogs

Personal Representative

Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor needed for community in Sumter. Candidates must possess at least five years previous apartment maintenance and supervisory experience. Ability to troubleshoot & repair electrical & mechanical systems, appliances, structural, plumbing systems and HVAC certification required. Must respond to rotating after hours emergency calls. Submit resumes and salary requirements to humanresources@fryeproperties.com.

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

Heidi A. Burkett 35 Mason Croft Sumter, SC 29150

Cynthia Sue Cook C/O Thomas E. Player, Jr. PO Box 3690 Sumter, SC 29151

SUNSET COUNTRY CLUB now hiring servers, bartenders, sous chef, dishwasher/ prep-cook and certified life guards. Apply in person at 1005 Golfcrest Rd. No phone calls.

Auto Technician needed at busy car lot. Min. 5 yrs experience. Apply in person, at 1282 N. Lafayette Dr. NO PHONE CALLS!!! Valid Driver's License Req. Must have own tools.

PETS & ANIMALS

Personal Representative

Estate: Sarah Jeannette Barkley #2015ES4300149

Locally established Heating & Air condition Co. looking for Exp. Service Tech. Needs to have good driving record. Pay range from $33k-$46k a year plus health insurance, retirement, bonus and commission available. Apply in person at 1640 Suber Street.

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

Robert Wesley Burkett #2015ES4300138

Estate: Christine Dayle Fersner #2015ES4300155

Need OTR Truck Drivers. 1-1/2 yrs exp. Good driving records. Dependable & willing to work. Paid weekly. Paid Vacations. Call 888-991-1005

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

Personal Representative

Help Wanted Full-Time

Exp. Brick Masons, starting $18 hrly. & Laborers $11 per hour , needed for Shaw AFB Project. Must be able to obtain badge for base access. Contact: sharon.colaconstructors@gmail.com

Tree Service

803-316-0128

Lori Moore Deese 1150 S. Pike West Apt. 108 Sumter, SC 29150

EMPLOYMENT

paint roofs gutters drywall blown ceilings ect. 773-9904

Attorney Timothy L. Griffith 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury

Estate: Darnell Joseph Adams, Sr. #2015ES4300118

Estate:

Steven W. Welsh, PLAINTIFF -vsChelsea Johnson, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ronald Eugene Webber, Kayla Taylor, Brian Hall and any other Heirs at Law or Devisees of Ronald Eugene Webber, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other Persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, DEFENDANTS

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.

3bd/ 1ba home $400 rent-dep call 803-468-1900

For Sale or Trade Kenmore Elite: Washer and dryer, $200 ea. very good cond. Kenmore side by side refrig., $500 exc. cond. New Droid Tablet, retails $200, will for sell for $175! Call 968-5398. Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

SAVE THE DATE!!! FAMOUS WAREHOUSE SALE!!! SAT., APRIL 4, 2015 8AM - 5PM

3BR 2BA Lake House Rental. $655 mo. +$500 Dep. Call 803-406-6159 9am-8pm lv msg

Mobile Home Rentals 3br/2ba, c/h/a, laundry room, 1 acre lot, outside pets only, off Ramsey rd and Rose Dr. $650 mthly & $650 dep. 803-481-8134

MICROFIBER SHEET SETS

Twin/Full...........$5 per set Queen/King ......$8 per set

NEW ARRIVALS Asst. Shower Curtains $10 each

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Homes for Sale

Land & Lots for Sale

Homes for Sale

Multiple lots for sale: 803-773-8022 ask for Bruce.

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

3600 Dallas St. Dalzell Must Sell 3 Br 2 Ba lg. lot, lg. shop Financing avail. Call 803-775-4391 or 464-5960

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Water front house & lot. 4bd/ 2 bath, front deck, boat house w/ track, c/h/a, most furniture can go w/ house .26 acres 1050 sq/ft. 1159 Lakeview Dr Manning SC, White Oak Creek in Wyboo Call 843-659-4332

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

REAL ESTATE

6 Middle St. Must Sell 3/4 Br. 2 Ba New construction Financing avail. Call 775-4391 or 464-5960

Manufactured Housing

Mobile Home with Lots FSBO: 5 Br, 3 ba DW, 3.5 ac. Close to Lake Marion & public boat ramp. Call 803-460-0315 for more details.

Homes for Sale Lake House 2 Bd/ 2 Ba deep water, dock, boat ramp, on Tawcaw Creek, $220,000 obo, call 803-928-6326

150 Milton, Must Sell, 2 Br, lg. corner lot, great shape. Financing avail. Call 803-775-4391 or 464-5960

1985 mobile home 14x 70, 2 bd/ 2 ba, c/h/a, appliances and lot. 1043 Dibert st. $14,000 cash. Call 469-6978

MIN SHAW AFB, 16 + acres. $1750 per acre paved rd. Water, elec. 888-774-5720

RECREATION

ton BilLINCOLN 70 W. Wesmark Blvd. Sumter, SC 29150

773-7339

www.biltonlm.com

78 Baby Blue Galaxy I/O,4 cyl. Chevy engine. 18-foot. new floor, seats, cushions, & bimini top. CD player & marine speakers installed. Spare tire & trailer incl. Sold as complete package not separately. Asking $3,500 or Reasonable offer. Leave message at 983-0732.

My name is GEORGIA and I’m a 2 year old black and tan female Rottweiler mix.

OARDING NN

ETS NC

Professional Pr Boarding, Grooming & Gr Clipping

35 Years Boarding Experience 33 Years Grooming Experience Lori Cook Briggs Groomer & Stylist

Graduate of Academy of Dog Grooming

Hours: 9am - 5:30pm Closed Wednesday & Sunday

Pet Supplies & “Life is Good” Dealer

773-2501

1140 S. GUIGNARD DR. Happy Pets “Home Away From Home” For 35 Years

www.sumterscspca.com Zuzu

Savannah

My name is My name is GRAYSON and I’m a SAVANNAH and I’m 9 week old blond and a 2 year old tricolored female German white male Lab mix. Shepherd mix.

My name is POPEYE and I’m a 9 month old red male Husky/ Shepherd mix.

MY BUDDY B I F P I .

VISIT US ONLINE AT:

Catherine M. Zyback, D.M.D.

Georgia

My name is ROSCOE and I’m a 2 year old grat tabby and white male American Shorthair.

S.P.C.A. • 1140 S. Guignard Dr., Sumter 11AM - 5PM Daily, Closed Wed & Sun Animal Receiving: 11AM - 4PM M, T, Th, F & 11AM - 2PM Sat

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, aka SPCA SPCA,, has an abundance of friendly pets looking for nice, warm homes with lots of love to share. Shown are just a few of the adoptable pets now available at the shelter.

Grayson

Popeye

Roscoe

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

Boats / Motors

Adopt Me

803-773-9292

Autos For Sale

10 lots on Mooneyham Rd. Ready for setup. Call 464-5960 or 775-4391 for more details.

Turn your Tax Refund into your dream home! Low credit score? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing.We have 2-3-4 bedroom homes. For more information, call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book page (M & M Mobile Homes).

Autos For Sale

Call

Minutes WALMART. Acre $4,900. Utilities! 713-870-0216.

STATEBURG COURTYARD

2007

TRANSPORTATION

Ellis Bee

803-905-5280

PLEASE ADOPT A FRIEND!

2565 Lindo Ct. • Sumter, SC 29150

Boo Radley

Jemma

My name is ELLIS BEE and I’m a 1 year old black and tan female Bloodhound mix.

Sylvester

My name is ZUZU and I’m a 2 year old female Austrailian Cattle Dog mix.

Congaree

My name is CONGAREE and I’m a 2 year old gray tabby and white male American Shorthair. y e k o My name is Sm SMOKEY and I’m a 9 month old gray male American Shorthair.

My name is BOO My name is JEMMA and I’m a 5 month old RADLEY and I’m a black female German 1 year old tan and white male Collie Shepherd mix. mix.

Crazzini

Sophia

My name is My name is SYLVESTER My name is SOPHIA and I’m a 9 month old CRAZZINI and I’m and I’m a 1 year old black and white male a 9 month old black seal point female and white male American Shorthair. American Shorthair. American shorthair.

Velvet

Peaches

My name is PEACHES and I’m a 1 year old creme tabby female American Shorthair.

My name is VELVET and I’m a 9 month old gray and white female American Shorthair.

Other things you can do to help! Though not everyone can take a pet home, the SPCA is always accepting donations. Monetary Donations • Collars • Animal Food • Leashes Cat Litter • Treats • Beds • Clean Newspapers Blankets • Trash Bags • Towels • Paper Towels Adoption Fee: Dog & Puppy $125 Cat & Kitten - $100 This includes the ﬁrst vaccinations, ﬁrst deworming and a voucher towards the spaying or neutering of the animal. Hours of Operation: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed Wednesday and Sunday BE A SPONSOR ON THIS PAGE AND HELP THE SPCA TODAY!

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