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A Square-It-Up Roofing employee uses a hammer to pound in exposed nails on a steeple at St. Anne Catholic Church on Monday. The crew is replacing the slate tiles with typical asphalt shingles for the entire roof. The slate tiles had been on the edifice’s twin steeples for 106 years.

Third Judicial District Circuit Judge Jeffrey Young denied bond for Muttaquin Abdullah, the 43-year-old Columbia man facing a murder charge, among several others, for a fatal shooting at Club Lion Pitt in 2004. Prosecutors claim Abdullah, who was a bouncer at the club at the time of the shooting, fired a .45 caliber handgun outside of the establishment striking a 26-year-old man in the head and another man in the leg. The 26-year-old victim, David Way, died of his injury while the other victim, Marrell McBride, then 21, survived. Abdullah’s attorney, Tim W. Murphy, requested that his client be set a reasonable bond so that he could be kept under house arrest at the residence of his aunt and uncle in Columbia. Murphy said he does not consider his client a flight risk because he would remain under federal supervision if he were released. Referencing a witness account included in law enforcement reports of the 2004 shooting, the defense attorney said Abdullah’s intention was not malicious, and his client was concerned that someone else at the club had a weapon and would shoot someone. Third Judicial Circuit Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney III told the judge that Abdullah signed an agreement stating that he is not eligible to carry a firearm before he was released from prison in January 2000. The solicitor argued against Murphy’s comment that Abdullah was concerned for others when he fired the gun. He fired willy-nilly into a crowd of about 150 people at least seven times, Finney said. The victims were not involved in an altercation at the club, he said. Finney said a bullet found in Abdullah’s pocket after the club shooting matched the bullets in the handgun

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Tractor-trailer driver cited in Wednesday afternoon wreck

City color-codes hydrants by capacity

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Castro Vincentes, was taken to a Columbia-area hospital where she remains in critical condition. Her condition is said to be improving, according to McGirt. Vincentes was trapped inside the SUV after the collision, and firefighters used the Jaws of Life to remove the driver’s door in order to get her out of the vehicle. A nearly 2-years-old child who was riding with Vincentes was treated at Palmetto Health Toumey and was later released. McGirt encourages drivers to be more cautious, especially during Easter weekend when

Residents may wonder why Sumter city officials color code fire hydrants. On Tuesday, Sumter Water and Sewer Division employee Bobby Powell painted green over a yellow hydrant on East Hampton Avenue a few blocks east of Main Street. Was that a timely expression of Easter colors? No, said Lt. Will Glover of Sumter Fire Department. He explained that city employees paint the hydrants according to their flow rates, not for the aesthetics of the area. Firefighters use them to determine how much water they can supply to a fire in a particular area.

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The driver of the tractortrailer truck involved in the wreck at North Lafayette and Loring drives at about 3 p.m. Wednesday has been cited for disregarding a traffic signal. Sumter Police Department Public Information Officer Tonyia McGirt said Reginald E. Lawrence, 24, of Shelby, North Carolina, was traveling north on Lafayette Drive when the truck struck the driver’s side of a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV that was traveling west on Loring Drive. She said Lawrence was not injured in the wreck but the driver of the SUV, 35-year-old

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Trends bode well for local real estate BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com There are lots of encouraging signs in the statewide real estate numbers released recently by the South Carolina Association of Realtors — at least for those who are trying to sell a home. Nick Kremyads, chief executive officer for the organization, said he is optimistic about the spring selling season. “Things are heating up in more ways than one,” he said. “Activity is

picking up for many of our Realtors.” He said real estate agents are concerned about the lack of inventory, however. “New building permits are starting to come in, but they are coming on line slower than usual,” he said. While the lack of inventory is causing a bit of a housing crunch in some places, it is also driving up prices, Kremyads said. On a local level, February 2016 sales were up 6.5 percent compared to February 2015, and the median

price increased 10 percent in Sumter and Clarendon counties. Days on the market has decreased 5.7 percent from a year ago, from 176 days to 166 days. After several setbacks in the fall such as the flood, the market seems to be recovering from a slow fourth quarter in 2015. According to statewide statistics released by the association, inventory is at the lowest level since 2007. Inventory in the Palmetto State is at just under a six-month supply, down considerably from nearly 13 months’

supply in March 2011. Statewide average sales price for February was $219,841, an increase of more than $36,000 since February 2015, but still lower than the peak of more than $230,000 in 2007. Pending sales are up 8.8 percent from a year ago, continuing an upward trend that has been ongoing for about six years. With inventory levels low, sellers are getting a larger percent of their asking price, receiving 96.4 percent of asking price as opposed to 95.9 percent in February 2015.

Ebenezer Middle School hosts talent show Program raises money for school’s Relay For Life team BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com It took four years for Michelle Johnson, special education instructor at Ebenezer Middle School, to grow out her hair, and only a matter of seconds for about 10 inches of it to disappear. Johnson participated in a unique fundraiser to collect money for Relay For Life of Sumter County, which will be held on May 20 at Hillcrest Middle School. She volunteered for a raffle for middle school children in which the winning student would cut off her ponytail. She would then donate the ponytail to Locks of Love, a nonprofit charity that accepts donations of human hair for children who have lost theirs because of various medical conditions. Relay For Life is a community event where teams participate in a relay-style walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society for research and assistance to those suffering from cancer, according to the national re-

lay’s website, www.relayforlife.org. Michaela Sanders, a sixthgrade student at Ebenezer, was the winner of the raffle, cutting Johnson’s hair on stage during the school’s talent show for Relay For Life on Thursday. “I think it was fun,” Sanders said. “With Mrs. Johnson’s donating her hair, it helps children who really need it because they are suffering. I’m happy to have been a part of this.” Ebenezer Middle School raised about $900 on Thursday for the local Relay For Life from both the $1 raffle tickets and $3 admission fee for the school’s talent show. For Johnson, the fundraiser was important, as three of her family members passed away after battling cancer. “My mother, father and grandmother died from the disease,” she said. “This is one of the things I could do to help raise money for cancer research.” This was Johnson’s second time donating her hair, and having a student cut it. She also did a raffle at Furman

Michaela Sanders, right, a sixth-grade student at Ebenezer Middle School, gives a quick haircut to Michelle Johnson, a special education instructor at the school, during Thursday’s talent show. Sanders won a raffle to cut off Johnson’s ponytail, which will be donated to Locks of Love. About $900 was raised at the event for Relay For Life of Sumter County. KONSTANTIN VENGEROWKSY / THE SUMTER ITEM

Middle School four years ago with another teacher. Thursday’s talent show included 18 performances by students and even a guitar and singing performance by one of the district’s bus drivers, Stephen Schwartz. Helen Hutto-Palka, captain of Ebenezer’s Relay For Life team and the district’s Middle School Teacher of the Year, said the event showcased children’s talents, while raising money for an important cause.

Participants were met with cheers and applause as they sang, danced and told jokes on stages. Eight-grade students Nadja Shumpert and Tyra Pasion sang a duet to Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song.” The girls said they prepared for about five weeks. “I didn’t expect people to start clapping in rhythm during the song,” Shumpert said. “It gave me a rush of energy.” Eight-grade student Sylvia Zaragoza performed lyrics to

an instrumental piece by Toby Fox. “I enjoyed performing on stage and having people listen to what I wanted to sing,” Zaragoza said. The talent show was one of several fundraisers the school does for Relay For Life throughout the year. If you are interested in making a donation to Relay For Life of Sumter County, go to Relay for Life’s national website, and type in “Sumter County” in the search box.

Historic preservation committee gives approval for demolitions for Hamptons relocation, outdoor venue BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During its meeting Thursday, Sumter Historic Preservation Design Review Committee approved the demolition of structures at 4 E. Hampton Ave. and 35 N. Main St. for the proposed relocation of Hamptons restaurant and the creation of an outdoor venue. Danielle Thompson, co-owner of Hamptons, plans to move the restaurant to the Angel’s Mexican Restaurant building at 33 N. Main St., adjacent to the proposed open space which will separate the restaurant

and Sumter Opera House. The historic preservation committee was asked to consider the applicant’s requests to demolish the structure at 4 E. Hampton Ave. and demolish the façade at 35 N. Main St. Sumter Planning Department staff recommended that the committee deny the demolition requests in order to maintain the historic elements of the downtown area, especially on North Main Street where 10 structure and façade demolitions took place in the last three years, according to the staff’s report. Senior planner Claudia Rainey

said the building at 35 N. Main St. was constructed circa 1890 and housed Burns Hardware, one of the oldest businesses on Main Street. The last use at the location was a restaurant, The Bistro, that burned in May 1990, and 35 N. Main St. has been vacant since the fire, she said. She said 4 E. Hampton Ave., originally a wagon repair shop, was constructed circa 1913 and was later converted into office space. Greg Thompson, president and CEO of Thompson Construction Group Inc., consulted a structural engineer whose suggestions to make the exterior walls structurally sta-

ble would be financial nonstarters for the project. He said the relocation of Hamptons restaurant and the outdoor venue are four or five of 10 projects to improve downtown Sumter. “We want to be the best downtown around,” said Sumter Downtown Development Manager Howie Owens who is on board with the Thompson’s projects. Things like this create a destination downtown, he said. City Manager Deron McCormick said he and Mayor Joe McElveen are in favor of the concepts presented during the meeting.

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U.S. remains in North Korea seem lost in political limbo RYONGYON-RI, North Korea (AP) — The village elder put his shovel aside, stooped down by a scraggly bush and pulled a sack from the freshly turned dirt. Spreading open the sack, he reached in to reveal femurs, skull and jaw fragments, boots and a rusted green helmet. “These are your American GIs,” Song Hong Ik said at a burial mound near the top of a small hill. Perhaps they are. But for more than a decade, no one has been trying to find out. “Until They Are Home” is one of the most sacred vows of the U.S. military, yet Washington has long suspended efforts to look for 5,300 American GIs missing in North Korea whose remains are potentially recoverable. The countries’ abysmal relations suggest that no restart is coming soon. In the meantime, possible remains and recovery sites are being lost as North Korea works to improve its infrastructure with projects such as the Chongchon River No. 10 Hydroelectric Power Station. The bones Song revealed came from that project’s construction site. His village, the hamlet of Ryongyon-ri, is nestled among low rolling hills in the heart of a Korean War battleground almost 100 miles north of Pyongyang. Not far from the highway that leads past the village, a shallow river runs through a wide valley. Song, polite but to the point, explained as he climbed the hill that the valley will be flooded when the dam is completed. Song said construction on the plant, which involved a lot of digging, began in earnest four years ago. That’s when the bones started piling up, he said. Enough, he added, to fill a half-dozen makeshift burial mounds on the hill, maybe 70 or 100 sets

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Larry Kinard, president of the Korean War Veterans Association, talks to The Associated Press in Mansfield, Texas, on March 15. “Until They Are Home” is one of the most sacred vows of the U.S. military, yet there are 5,300 American GIs missing in North Korea. in all. He dug up a few other mounds to make his point. Then, after a smoke break, he and the plant’s construction supervisor put the bones back in their bags and reburied them. ••• Between 1996 and 2005, U.S.North Korea search teams conducted 33 joint recovery operations and recovered 229 sets of American remains. Washington broke them off because it claimed the safety of its searchers was not guaranteed. Critics of the program argued the North was using the deal to squeeze cash out of Washington — “bones for bucks,” they said. Talks to restart recovery work resumed in 2011, only to fall apart after North Korea launched a rocket condemned by the U.S. as a banned test of ballistic missile technology. There has been no progress since. North Korea’s state-run media have repeatedly said — without giving details — that with construction, agricultural and other infrastructure projects going forward, time is running out for the U.S. military to collect its Korean War dead. In Washington, such claims

are often seen as a not-so-subtle jab at the U.S. government for halting the searches, or an effort to guilt the U.S. into formal talks it has refused to engage in as long as Pyongyang continues its nuclear weapons program. In any case, Washington isn’t biting. And its war dead are not being brought home. ••• More than 7,800 U.S. troops remain lost and unrecovered from the Korean War. About 5,300 were lost in North Korea. According to the Pentagon’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, most died in major battles or as prisoners of war. Others died “along the wayside or in small villages” and many of the losses from aircraft crashes also occurred near battle zones or roads connecting them. “So,” it says, “it is possible that major concentrations of human remains are located in these areas.” The DPAA lists Kujang County, where Ryongyon-ri is located, as part of a prime search area that could potentially yield 1,600 remains. The Chosin Reservoir, where another major campaign was fought, and POW camp burial grounds near the Chinese border are also priority sites. “The Department of Defense is committed to achieving the fullest possible accounting,” Lt. Col. Holly Slaughter, a DPAA spokeswoman, told The Associated Press. “U.S. efforts to recover Korean War remains are a humanitarian effort for our missing servicemen, their families and the American people.” Even so, Maj. Natasha Waggoner, another spokeswoman for the agency, said there is no schedule “at this time” to hold talks to send any search teams back.

AMERICA’S MISSING GIS IN NORTH KOREA Questions and answers about the Korean War and the U.S. troops missing in action: WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE KOREAN WAR? The Korean War began on June 25, 1950. It was the first military conflict of the Cold War pitting the Soviet-advised North Korean People’s Army, which later had massive support from communist China, against a U.S.-led coalition of United Nations forces supporting South Korea. Fearing the conflict would expand into a broader war directly against China or the Soviet Union, the U.S. sought an armistice agreement, which was finally agreed upon in July 1953. Estimates vary widely, but more than1 million troops are thought to have died — including 36,574 Americans — along with more than 1 million civilians. Virtually all cities in the North were destroyed by heavy U.S. bombing. The war is technically not over, since no peace treaty has ever been signed.

HOW MANY KOREAN WAR GIs ARE MISSING? More than 7,800 Americans remain unaccounted for from the Korean War. That’s almost five times more than the Vietnam War and is second only to World War II. The remains of about 5,300 US GIs are believed still in North Korea. Pyongyang returned more than 3,000 remains in 1954 and from 199094 returned boxes which could contain the remains of as many as 400 more. Joint recovery operations in the North from July 1996 to May 2005 recovered 229 sets of remains. They are being processed for identification in Hawaii. HOW ABOUT ALL U.S. WARS? According to the U.S. Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency, more than 83,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Persian Gulf wars and other conflicts. Threequarters of them are missing from the Asia-Pacific region, and nearly half are presumed lost at sea. That means there are more than 40,000 whose remains are thought to be potentially recoverable.

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Guantanamo transfers have killed Americans George W. Bush was president. The official was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity. During the Bush administration, 532 prisoners were released from Guantanamo, often in large groups to Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia — the two nationalities that made up the greatest number of prisoners. The Obama administration has released 144 detainees. Lewis testified before the committee along with Lee Wolosky, the State Department’s special envoy for Guantanamo closure. They argued the

er the incidents occurred before or after President Obama took office in January 2009. “What I can tell you is unfortunately there have been Americans that have died because of (Guantanamo) detainees,” Lewis said during an exchange with Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif. “When anybody dies, it is tragedy and we don’t want anybody to die because we transfer detainees.” An Obama administration official said Lewis was referring to an incident that involved an Afghan prisoner released from Guantanamo while

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans have been killed by prisoners released from the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a senior Defense Department official told lawmakers Wednesday, triggering sharp criticism from Republicans opposed to shuttering the facility in the wake of deadly attacks by the Islamic State group in Brussels and Paris. Paul Lewis, the Pentagon’s special envoy for Guantanamo detention closure, declined to provide the GOP-led House Foreign Affairs Committee with details. He would not say wheth-

prison is a powerful propaganda tool for the Islamic State group and keeping it open damages U.S. national security. Republicans and a few Democrats in Congress have repeatedly thwarted Obama’s effort to close the prison and blocked any attempt to move detainees to U.S. prisons in legislation the president has signed into law. Wolosky said the Guantanamo prison did not prevent Tuesday’s attacks in Brussels that killed at least 34 people and wounded more than 200 or the November 13 attacks in Paris.

Karadzic convicted of genocide, gets 40-year sentence THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A U.N. court convicted former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic of genocide and nine other charges Thursday and sentenced him to 40 years in prison for orchestrating Serb atrocities throughout Bosnia’s 1992-95 war that left 100,000 people dead. As he sat down after hearing his sentence, Karadzic slumped slightly in his chair but showed little emotion. He plans to appeal the convictions. The U.N. court found Karadzic guilty of genocide in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre in which 8,000 Muslim men and boys were slaughtered in Europe’s worst mass murder

Bosnian Muslim women who lost their family members in Srebrenica from left Habiba Masic, Fatima Mujic, Vasvija Kadic and Mirsada Kahriman react as they watch a TV broadcast of the sentencing of Radovan Karadzic at the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia on Thursday.

since the Holocaust. Presiding Judge O-Gon Kwon said Karadzic was the only person in the Bosnian Serb leadership with the power to halt the genocide but instead gave an order for prisoners to be transported from one location to another to be killed. In a carefully planned operation, Serb forces transported Muslim men to sites around the Srebrenica enclave in eastern Bosnia and gunned them down before dumping their bodies into mass graves. Kwon said Karadzic and his military commander, Gen. Ratko Mladic, intended “that every able-bodied Bosnian Muslim male from Srebrenica be killed.”

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Some veterans using pot to ease PTSD, despite scant research BY BEN FINLEY The Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. — A growing number of states are weighing whether to legalize marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. But for many veterans, the debate is already over. They’re increasingly using cannabis even though it remains illegal in most states and is unapproved by the Department of Veterans Affairs because major studies have yet to show it is effective against PTSD. While the research has been contradictory and limited, some former members of the military say pot helps them manage their anxiety, insomnia and nightmares. Prescription drugs such as Klonopin and Zoloft weren’t effective or left them feeling like zombies, some say. “I went from being an anxious mess to numbing myself with the pills they were giving me,” said Mike Whiter, a 39-year-old former Marine who lives in Philadelphia, where marijuana is illegal. “Cannabis helped me get out of the hole I was in. I started to talk to people and get over my social anxiety.” Others, though, have seen little benefit from the drug. And the VA has documented a troubling rise in the number of PTSD-afflicted veterans who have been diagnosed with marijuana dependence, which some experts say can hamper recovery from war trauma. Sally Schindel, of Prescott, Arizona, said the VA diagnosed her son Andy Zorn with PTSD after he served in the Army in Iraq. The agency later diagnosed him with marijuana dependence as well as depression and bipolar disorder, she said.

Schindel said her son was using marijuana not for recreation but as self-medication, particularly to help him sleep. He killed himself at age 31 in 2014, writing in his suicide note that “marijuana killed my soul & ruined my brain.” “He told me he found it much harder to quit than he thought it would be,” Schindel said. “He’d buy it and smoke it and then flush the rest of it. The next day he bought it again.” The stories of vets like Zorn and Whiter have helped fuel the debate about whether

Former U.S. Marine Mike Whiter smokes marijuana March 10 before he starts editing a video project at his home in Philadelphia. A growing number of states are debating whether to legalize marijuana for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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IS trains 400 fighters to attack Europe in wave of bloodshed PARIS (AP) — The Islamic State group has trained at least 400 fighters to target Europe in deadly waves of attacks, deploying interlocking terror cells such as the ones that struck Brussels and Paris with orders to choose the time, place and method for maximum chaos, officials have told The Associated Press. The network of agile and semi-autonomous cells shows the reach of the extremist group in Europe even as it loses ground in Syria and Iraq. The officials, including European and Iraqi intelligence officials and a French lawmaker who follows the jihadi networks, described

camps in Syria, Iraq and possibly the former Soviet bloc where attackers are trained to target the West. Before being killed in a police raid, the ringleader of the Nov. 13 Paris attacks claimed he had entered Europe in a multinational group of 90 fighters, who scattered “more or less everywhere.” But the biggest break yet in the Paris attacks investigation — the arrest on Friday of fugitive Salah Abdeslam — did not thwart the multipronged attack just four days later on the Belgian capital’s airport and subway system that left 31 people dead and an estimated 270 wounded. Three sui-

cide bombers also died. Just as in Paris, Belgian authorities were searching for at least one fugitive in Tuesday’s attacks — this time for a man wearing a white jacket who was seen on airport security footage with the two suicide attackers. The fear is that the man, whose identity Belgian officials say is not known, will follow Abdeslam’s path. After fleeing Paris immediately after the November attacks, Abdeslam forged a new network back in his childhood neighborhood of Molenbeek, long known as a haven for jihadis, and renewed plotting, according to Belgian officials.

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Belgian soldiers patrol outside a court building where Salah Abdeslam, the top suspect in last year’s deadly Paris attacks, was expected to appear before a judge in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday. The Islamic State group has trained at least 400 fighters to target Europe in deadly waves of attacks, deploying interlocking terror cells like the ones that struck Brussels and Paris with orders to choose the time, place and method for maximum carnage. See full story at www.theitem.com.

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Reports: 2nd suspect possible in Brussels subway attack BRUSSELS (AP) — A second attacker is suspected of taking part in the bombing this week of a Brussels subway train and may be at large, according to Belgian and French media reports, amid growing signs that the same Islamic State cell was behind the attacks in Brussels and bloodshed in Paris last year. The chief suspect in the Paris attacks, Salah Abdeslam, faced a hearing in Brussels on Thursday morning after his arrest last week in the Belgian capital. Belgian authorities have charged him with terror offenses, and French authorities are seeking his extradition. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks in Brussels and Paris, which have laid bare European security failings and prompted calls for better intelligence cooperation. Belgian prosecutors have said at least four people were involved in Tuesday’s attacks on the Brussels airport and a subway train, including brothers Ibrahim and Khalid El Bakraoui, identified as suicide bombers. European security officials identified another suicide bomber as Najim Laachraoui, a suspected bomb maker for the Paris attacks. Prosecutors have said another suspected participant in the airport attack is at large. Belgian state broadcaster RTBF and France’s Le Monde and BFM television reported Thurs-

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Belgium’s King Philippe, center, and Queen Mathilde, right, lay a wreath at Maelbeek metro station in Brussels on Wednesday. Belgian authorities were searching Wednesday for a top suspect in the country’s deadliest attacks in decades as the European Union’s capital awoke under guard and with limited public transport after scores were killed and injured in bombings on the Brussels airport and a subway station. day that a fifth attacker may also be at large: a man filmed by surveillance cameras in the Brussels metro on Tuesday carrying a large bag alongside Khalid El Bakraoui. RTBF said it is not clear whether that man was killed in the attack. Prosecutors did not immediately re-

spond to the reports. Attention turned Thursday to Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam, who evaded police in two countries for four months before Friday’s capture in the Molenbeek neighborhood where he grew up. He was shot in the leg during the arrest.

A car thought to be carrying Abdeslam left the prison in Bruges where he’s been held and arrived Thursday morning at the main Brussels courthouse, followed by a car carrying Belgian federal prosecutor Frederic Van Leeuw. A helicopter circled overhead, and the area was under extraordinarily heavy security, as are many parts of the Belgian capital. Abdeslam’s lawyer, Sven Mary, also arrived at the court but refused to speak to reporters. A judge is to decide whether Abdeslam should be held in custody another month. France is seeking his extradition to face potential terrorism charges for his involvement in the Nov. 13 attacks on a Paris rock concert, stadium and cafes, which killed 130 people. Several attackers were also killed. Abdeslam, 26, a French citizen who grew up in Brussels’ heavily immigrant Molenbeek neighborhood, slipped through police fingers on multiple occasions, including the day after the attacks. Evidence is mounting that the extremists may have launched this week’s attacks in Brussels in haste because they feared authorities were closing in on them after Abdeslam’s arrest. Later Thursday, European Union justice and interior ministers were to hold an emergency meeting prompted by the Brussels attacks.

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‘Spring Broke’ documents raucous annual rite BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH How do you document “fun” when it’s sold as a commodity? Covering a halfcentury of debauchery, the 2016 documentary “Spring Broke” (9 p.m., Showtime, TVMA) takes a deliberately light approach to the history of Florida as a spring break destination. How light? It’s narrated by Robin Leach of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” “Broke” is filled with great period footage of several generations of college students losing their inhibitions. It’s also stuffed with amusing commentary by seemingly sober older folks trying to make sense of it all. There’s a vintage, blackand-white NBC News report from the early 1960s featuring a disdainful Chet Huntley describing young people consuming “prodigious” amounts of beer and dancing the twist “endlessly.” Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry, an author and humorist who never tires of commenting on Florida peculiarities, marvels at the youthful throngs and their need to “let loose.” It’s not like they’ve been ground down by “some kind of Soviet system,” he muses. “They’re college students,” presumably with plenty of opportunities to drink and cavort on campus. “Broke” dates this Florida tradition to the 1930s, when the city of Fort Lauderdale sponsored a college swimming competition. By the late 1950s spring break became the subject of a sociological novel, “Where the Boys Are,” by college professor Glendon Swarthout. The 1960 film adaptation, starring Paula Prentiss, George Hamilton and Connie Francis, blew the phenomenon wide open. “Broke” examines how the

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city of Fort Lauderdale and later, Daytona Beach, made a devil’s bargain with America’s youth, attracting brief bouts of chaos and even riots in exchange for millions of tourist dollars. The film also emphasizes the uncomfortable juxtaposition of crazed students with Florida’s older residents. The film concludes in the 1980s as the rite became completely commercialized, attracting the marketers of beer and cigarettes and the attention of MTV. • A scan of the network schedule finds very little to reflect any observance of Good Friday. This year’s network efforts at religious programming have not exactly thrived. ABC canceled “Of Kings and Prophets” after only two episodes (and before the showdown between David and Goliath). The ratings were terrible and the series faced criticism for sexual content, not to mention its “Game of Thrones”-like take on Old Testament violence. Fox’s Palm Sunday event, “The Passion,” proved to be a ratings disappointment and a critical disaster. A “live” program that consisted mostly of pre-recorded elements and a religious musical filled with secular pop songs, “The Passion” hedged its bets in nearly every way. Produced

and narrated by Tyler Perry, it was an effort to please everyone that satisfied few.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • The Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament continues (7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., CBS; 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., TBS). • Pranks abound on “Caught on Camera With Nick Cannon” (8 p.m., NBC). • Painful memories prove helpful on “Sleepy Hollow” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Evidence of werewolves in the woods on “Grimm” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • Gracie’s fate hangs in the balance on the season finale of “Second Chance” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). It’s pretty certain this won’t see a second season. • A policeman’s golden retriever needs help on “Cesar 911” (9 p.m., Nat Geo Wild).

SERIES NOTES Send me in, coach, on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Stefan’s Crescent City diversion on “The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Ken reacts badly to his father’s intrusive visit on “Dr. Ken” (8:30 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * A new take on placemats for tots on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG)

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Rob Kazinsky stars as Jimmy Pritchard in “Second Chance,” airing its season finale at 9 p.m. today on FOX. * A trap immobilizes Elijah and Klaus on “The Originals” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14).

LATE NIGHT Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia and Adam Savage are on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Amy Adams, Joe Manganiello and Brett Eldredge on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Henry Cavill, Gabourey Sidibe and Flogging Molly appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Lupita Nyong’o, Hayes MacArthur and Chris Janson visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) *

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Wife’s weight loss draws looks from wrong direction DEAR ABBY — I’m 39 and have been married for nine years. Three years into our marriage I got sick and lost a lot of Dear Abby weight. I now ABIGAIL turn heads VAN BUREN everywhere I go. All except the head I want to turn — my husband’s. He drives a truck and all he does is talk to and sext larger, unattractive older women. He has gone to counseling and 12step meetings, and I’ve told him to get out numerous times. Nothing has helped. I’m now getting to the point that I feel I can work again. Is it wrong for me to be making an exit plan for when my son

from a previous marriage turns 18? Turns the wrong heads DEAR TURNS — If I told you it was wrong, would you stop doing it and remain in an unhappy marriage? I doubt it. If your husband is attracted to other women and acting on it, you should absolutely prepare yourself for the day you declare your independence. DEAR ABBY — My brother got married a year ago after dating for less than a year. His wife started calling my parents Mom and Dad from the get-go. I didn’t realize how much it would bother me, but it does and, frankly, I resent her for it. I’m very close to my parents, and I view our bond as sacred. To me, Mom and Dad aren’t names you use lightly, to be cute or as a term of endear-

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ment. The relationship is earned and unique. I would never think of calling my husband’s parents Mom and Dad, and I don’t feel that I’m offending them by not doing so. Is there a proper way to discuss this with my brother and sister-in-law without hurting feelings or creating tension? Annoyed sister-in-law DEAR ANNOYED — Calm down and curb the attitude, because if you say anything you will appear to be jealous and petty. What your sister-in-law is doing is very common. Regardless of what she calls your parents, you are still their daughter and she is not. If they didn’t like her calling them Mom and Dad, I’m sure they would let her know they preferred she choose something else.

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By Warren Stabler

ACROSS 1 "Dancing With the Stars" network 6 Early sign of spring 11 Big, uncouth guy 14 Flap 15 Now 16 King of ancient Rome 17 Songs without words? 19 Celebrity known for wearing gold jewelry 20 Like 21 Check for a poker player? 22 Corner of a diamond 23 Place name derived from a Koyukon word for "tall" 25 Touch 27 Earthquake consequence? 31 Span. title 34 Pasta sauce flavoring 35 Jane __, only female Chicago mayor 36 Strong flavor 38 Dog or fox 40 One looking ahead 41 Autobahn autos 43 Dreaded mosquito

45 Mercedes roadsters 46 House cat's challenge? 49 Supplements 50 Date night destination 54 Corporate money mgrs. 55 Hustler's genre 59 Dollar alternative 60 Pop __ 61 Money-making fiasco? 63 Important time 64 Leader of the pack? 65 Main artery 66 __ Taco 67 Manage 68 Solid that, when divided into three parts, describes this puzzle's theme DOWN 1 Sportscaster Rashad 2 Capital on its own river 3 "__ Thro' the Rye": Burns 4 Kin, informally 5 Soccer practice transport 6 Sphere opening 7 Lynda Bird's married name 8 Auteur's starting point

3/25/16 9 Stock-tracking device 10 Part of PBS: Abbr. 11 Currentcarrying components 12 Staff 13 Substances that add protein to meat 18 Pioneer mainframe 22 Depth indicators, at times 24 Court ploy 26 Texter's "Gimme a sec" 28 Son of Abraham 29 Levi's Stadium player, familiarly 30 Skate 31 Stood 32 In quick succession

33 Like some speech components 37 "Cagney & Lacey" co-star 39 Church VIP 42 Rest 44 Govt. stipend provider 47 "Fat chance" 48 Charm 51 "If __ Would Leave You" 52 Perfume applications 53 State in northeast India 56 How ties may be broken, briefly 57 Re-entry need 58 Word in many place names 61 Stir-fry additive 62 Opening

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COMMENTARY

Obama enjoys ideological holiday in Cuba

he split-screen told the story: on one side, images of the terror bombing in Brussels; on the other, Barack Obama doing the wave with Raul Castro at a baseball game in Havana. On one side, the real world of rising global terrorism. On the other, the Obama fantasy world in which romancing a geopolitically insignificant Cuba — without an ounce of democracy or human rights yieldCharles Krauthammer ed in return — is considered a seminal achievement of American diplomacy. Cuba wasn’t so much a legacy trip as a vanity trip, vindicating the dorm-room enthusiasms of one’s student days when the Sandinistas were cool, revolution was king and every other friend had a dog named Che. When Brussels intervened, some argued that Obama should have cut short his trip and come back home. I disagree. You don’t let three suicide bombers control the itinerary of the American president. Moreover, Obama’s next stop, Argentina, is actually important and had just elected a friendly government that broke from its long and corrupt Peronist past. Nonetheless, Obama could have done without the baseball. What kind of message does it send to be yukking it up with Raul even as Belgian authorities are picking body parts off the floor of the Brussels airport? Obama came into office thinking that we had vastly exaggerated the threat of terrorism and allowed it to pervert both our values and our foreign policy. He declared a unilateral end to the global war on terror and downplayed the threat ever since. He frequently reminds aides, reports Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, that more Americans die annually of bathtub accidents. It’s now been seven years. The real world has stubbornly refused to accommodate Obama’s pacific dreams. The Islamic State has grown from JV team to worldwide threat, operating from Libya to Afghanistan, Sinai to Belgium. It is well into the infiltration phase of its European campaign, with 500 trained and hardened cadres in place among the estimated 5,000 jihadists returned from the Middle East. The increasing tempo and sophistication of its operations suggest that it may be poised for a continent-wide guerrilla campaign. In the face of this, Obama remains inert, unmoved, displaying a neglect and insouciance that borders on denial. His nonreaction to the Bel-

gian massacre — his 34-minute speech in Havana devoted 51 seconds to Brussels — left the world as stunned as it was after the Paris massacre, when Obama did nothing. Worse, at his now notorious November news conference in Turkey, his only show of passion regarding Paris was to berate Islamophobes. David Axelrod called Obama’s response “tone deaf.” But that misses the point. This is more than a mere mistake of presentation. Remember his reaction to the beheading of the American journalist James Foley? Obama made a statement expressing his sympathies — and then jumped onto his golf cart for a round of 18. He later told NBC News’ Chuck Todd that this was a mistake. “Part of this job is also the theater of it,” he explained. “It’s not something that always comes naturally to me.” As if postponing a bucolic recreation was a required piece of political playacting rather than a president’s natural reaction — a mixture of shock and sorrow — to the terrible death of a citizen he could not save. It’s not as if Obama is so super cool that he never shows emotion. Just a few months ago, he teared up when speaking about the Sandy Hook school shooting. That was the work of a psychotic. But when speaking about the work of Islamist terrorists, he offers flat perfunctory words. I cannot fathom why. Perhaps having long seen himself uniquely qualified by background and history to make peace between Islam and the West, to now recognize how badly things have gone on his watch is to admit both failure and the impossible grandiosity of his original pretensions. Whatever the reason, he seems genuinely unmoved by a menace the rest of the world views, correctly, with horror and increasing apprehension. He’s been in office seven years, yet seems utterly fixed on his campaign promises and pre-presidential obsessions: shutting down Gitmo, rapprochement with Iran, engagement with tyrants (hence Havana) and making the oceans recede (hence the Paris climate trip). Next we’ll see yet another useless Washington “summit” on yet another Obama idee fixe: eliminating nuclear materials. With the world on fire, the American president goes on ideological holiday. As was said of the Bourbons: “They have learned nothing and have forgotten nothing.” Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2016, The Washington Post Writers Group

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EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

The State March 23

HOUSE NEEDS TO CORRECT FLAWS Gov. Nikki Haley may be right to worry that we won’t get a roads bill if the House changes the flawed Senate bill. The Senate has become such a dysfunctional mess that it will take a serious commitment by that body’s leaders to even get a vote on an amended bill. But to suggest that the House should pretend it is not a co-equal body with the Senate and swallow the Senate plan whole is absurd. To claim that House leaders’ refusal to do that is “all about ownership and who came up with the idea” is nonsensical. To say the blame will be “on the House” if the Senate refuses to consider House changes is offensive. The governor might have a point if the Senate plan were perfect — or even close. It is not. Although its reform provisions are better than we could have hoped for, the funding side of the bill is at best irresponsible and at worst fraudulent. The governor might have a point if the House were refusing to compromise. It is not. House leaders have abandoned their plan to raise the gas tax to provide permanent funding for roads. That’s a huge concession in a body that voted by an overwhelming 87-20 to increase the gas tax, and it shows a tremendous willingness to meet the Senate more than halfway. The problem with the Senate bill is that it commits the Legislature to siphoning $400 million out of our state’s general budget fund and giving it to the Transportation Department. Although the Legislature has been raiding the general fund for the past few years, it has been on an ad hoc basis. The Senate plan locks this into state law, and officially abandons our state’s long-held position that how much people pay for our roads should be related to how much they use them. The Senate plan says that henceforth, it will allocate $400 million less each year than it otherwise would have to pay teacher salaries, to protect vulnerable children from abusive parents, to employ the judges who lock up the bad guys and the prison guards who keep the bad guys from escaping and the scientists who test our water to make sure it’s safe to drink and everything else. This is simply irresponsible. Of course, Senate Republicans have no intention of

following through. That’s why their bill leaves it up to the Legislature each year to decide whether to divert $400 million from the rest of state government. That’s just like the law that promises an amount equal to 4.5 percent of the previous year’s budget for local governments — a promise that hasn’t been kept in years. It’s just like the law that promises to fund the “base student cost” using a formula that includes inflation and the number of students enrolled in the public schools — a promise that hasn’t been kept in years. Next year’s House budget will include nearly $400 million to pay for roads, which is all the Senate bill guarantees. The House needs to eliminate the sure-to-be-broken promise in the Senate roads bill and adopt the Senate’s reform plan, which lets the governor hire and fire all the members of the Transportation Commission and gives her commission vetopower over the State Transportation Infrastructure Bank. Although the House bill has some good reform provisions, the Senate’s plan is better and accepting it should make it easier to get a bill to the governor. In doing so, the House would be saying three things: We have reluctantly abandoned our smart work to provide a permanent funding source, even though a third of the money would have been paid by out-ofstate drivers; we have embraced your reform plan instead of our own, but we simply will not be party to the promise that we know and you know will not be kept; and we will not perpetuate a fraud upon the public by telling drivers we have taken care of this problem. Your bill does not take care of this problem, and our budget includes nearly all the money for next year that your bill promises — which is all the money that your bill is capable of delivering. If the Senate refuses to go along, then the Senate will have failed us. If there is failure beyond that, it’s in the governor’s office because it was the governor who demanded that lawmakers cut income taxes by $1.7 billion per year if they wanted to raise the gas tax by $400 million per year. Please read that again, because her demand is often characterized as a dollar-fordollar swap. What the governor demanded was so breathtakingly unreasonable that it doomed any chance of passing a reasonable plan. The one saving grace in the Senate’s finance plan is that it took that issue off the

table. Now the House needs to take the Senate’s perpetual promise off the table.

The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg: March 20

RESTORE CONFIDENCE BY RELEASING VIDEO A state Senate subcommittee has approved a bill that would release dashboard camera video of police shootings unless police were able to convince a judge that releasing the video would harm a case or police procedure. It’s a worthwhile bill that should be passed by the full General Assembly. It’s a shame the bill is even necessary. Sen. Larry Martin, R-Pickens, introduced the bill because authorities waited three months to release the dashcam video of a Seneca police officer shooting 19-year-old Zachary Hammond. Hammond’s parents had to appeal to the courts to see the video of their son’s death. It was only released after a circuit solicitor decided the officer would not be charged in the death. Public confidence in the actions of government is most critical when it comes to the actions of the police and their use of deadly force. Such videos should be made available to the public immediately. If the shooting was justified and police did nothing wrong, then the video will reassure people that the police are acting properly. If the video shows that there was a problem with the shooting, releasing it and dealing with the situation is always preferable to keeping it hidden. Consider the problem in Chicago where authorities waited more than a year before releasing video of police shooting a 17-year-old 16 times. The long delay in acknowledging the nature of the event increased public backlash. That is almost always the case. When government refuses to disclose information to the people, the people wonder what the government is hiding and why. Secrecy breeds suspicion. Openness spurs confidence and trust. But in so many ways in South Carolina, we are heading the wrong way. More and more, public information is being withheld from the public. The state Supreme Court ruled that autopsy results are private medical records, even in the case of someone shot by police. Lawmakers have decided that most police body camera video will stay secret, even though building public confidence and trust is the very function of the equipment.

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AROUND TOWN Chapter No. 254 Order of Lincoln High School Class of the Eastern Stars, will be 1966 will meet at noon on held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Thursday, March 31, and Trinity-Lincoln Center, 26 Lincoln Class ofApril 19662, at BrothSaturday, Council St. Plans areHigh still School to for meet Saturday erly Love Masonic Lodge, being made the 50th 531 W. Huggins St., Manclass reunion scheduled ning. For information, call for June 3-5. Clarendon School District One Joan Deas at (803) 225will conduct free vision, hear- 0060, Diane Georgia at (803) 473-0081 or Catherine ing, speech and developmenRobinson at (803) 410-0744. tal screenings as part of a The Pettie Bell retirees will child find effort to identify meet at 11 a.m. on Monstudents with special day, April 4, at Golden Corneeds. Screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at ral. the Summerton Early The Sumter Chapter of the Childhood Center, 8 South National Federation of the St., Summerton, on the fol- Blind of South Carolina will lowing Thursdays: April 14; meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and May 12. Call Sadie Wil- April 12, at Shiloh-Ranliams at (803) 485-2325, ex- dolph Manor, 125 W. tension 116. Bartlette St. The spotlight AARP will offer free tax prep- will shine on Mable Preston and the honorary aration from 9:30 a.m. to members are the Rev. Dr. 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and William S. and Doris RanWednesdays through April dolph. Transportation pro13 at the Shepherd’s Cenvided within their mileage ter of Sumter, 24 Council area. If you know a blind St. Applicants are advised to bring with them govern- person, contact Debra ment-issued photo IDs, So- Canty, chapter president, cial Security cards and / or at (803) 775-5792 or debra. Medicare cards for anyone canty@frontier.com. Listen to the message line anyin the household, last year’s tax forms, W-2 and / time at (206) 376-5992 for information about the gala. or 1099 forms, and power Make donations payable of attorney certification and mailed to NFB Sumter forms if they are filing for someone else. For more in- Chapter, P.O. Box 641, Sumter, SC 29151. formation, call Henry Dinkins at (803) 499-4990 or The Sumter Stroke Support Lula King at (803) 316-0772. Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, in Broken Wings, an eight-week the library of Alice Drive grief support group hosted by Amedisys Hospice Care, Baptist Church on the corwill be held from 10 a.m. to ner of Loring Mill Road and Wise Drive. noon each Saturday through April 23. Meetings The Annual Earth Day Celewill be held at the Amedibration and Flower Sale will sys Hospice office, 198 E. be held from 8 a.m. to noon Wesmark Blvd., Suite 2, on Saturday, April 23, at (803) 774-4036. There is no Swan Lake-Iris Gardens on charge and the public is in- the north side of the garvited. dens surrounding the gazebo. There will be green The Bishopville, Manning, vendors, music, entertainShaw Air Force Base Alumni ment and more. Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. will hold a charter cereShaw Air Force Base will host mony at 5 p.m. on Saturday, the Shaw Air Expo open house March 26, at the Mount and air show Saturday and Zion Enrichment Center, Sunday, May 21-22. The 325 W. Fulton St. E. Daniel free event will be open to Rosemond, Southeastern the general public from 8 Province Polemarch, will a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. speak. Tickets are $30 and Visit www.shaw.af.mil/airmust be purchased in adexpo/ for more informavance. For information, call tion. Also, “like” the Shaw Polemarch Ashley Vaughn Air Force Base Facebook at (803) 968-2283 or Vicepage at https://www.facePolemarch Kenneth Benjabook.com/20FighterWing/ min at (803) 773-8514. Tick- for up-to-date information. ets will not be available at Aerial demonstration the door. teams or performances The Clarendon County Branch will include: U.S. Air Force NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Thunderbirds; U.S. Army Black Daggers parachute Banquet will be held at 6 demo; 20th Fighter Wing p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at Taw Caw Community Air Power; F-16 Viper; USAF Outreach Center, Summer- Heritage Flight; Canadian Air Force CF-18; U.S. Navy ton. U.S. Rep. James E. ClyF/A-18; Warbirds (historical burn will speak. The Gary military aircraft); and Gary Green Ensemble will proWard & Greg Connell. The vide entertainment. Call acts are not in order of (803) 485-2071. performance and are subA voter registration drive, ject to change. sponsored by New Light

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There’s no EUGENIA LAST revenge like success. Don’t put your energy into something that will bring you nothing in return. Bring about changes that will lead to a future filled with hope. Positive actions will bring good results.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be bold and outspoken. It’s time to share your talents and work hard to impress everyone around you who can play an instrumental role in your advancement. Make plans to celebrate your victory with someone you love. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Overindulging could end up causing a problem with a friend, or put you in a precarious position financially, physically or legally. It’s best not to take a chance that could risk your reputation and emotional well-being. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Step into the spotlight at work-related events or a reunion with old colleagues or peers. You’ll be given an unusual offer that will be hard to refuse. Look at the perks and make a move. Romance is encouraged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put greater emphasis on your relationships with friends, family and colleagues. How you treat the people you deal with each day will determine how far you get in life. Offer sincerity, compassion and patience, and you will avoid opposition. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your intuitive, sensitive and creative nature will help you find unusual opportunities to use your talents to the fullest. Make romance a priority, and you will be inspired by someone who encourages you to do your best. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let anyone bamboozle you into something that isn’t in your best interest. Concentrate on home, family and bringing about changes that will give you the freedom to follow your heart and your dreams. Use your intelligence to avoid being deceived. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put an unusual spin on the way you do things, and you will get a fresh take on how you can improve what you already have and save money at the same time. Avoid costly ventures and unnecessary travel.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll learn through experience, so jump in and participate in activities or events that will bring you in contact with interesting people. Extra discipline will help you accomplish a goal you thought was out of reach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can put your energy to good use. Making personal improvements to the way you look through physical fitness programs or fixing up your home to suit your current pursuits will turn out well and encourage your success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be cautious when handling money matters. Not all opportunities are equal. Listen to the ups and downs, and take the route that is most secure. Knowledge will be the key to coming out a winner. Romance will improve your day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Share your feelings with someone you want to spend more time with. Your ideas will be well-received, and the input you get will help you iron out details. Avoid situations that concern authority figures, and do your best to move forward.

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WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Mostly cloudy with a shower

Mostly cloudy

Rain and drizzle in the p.m.

Heavy showers in the afternoon

A thunderstorm in spots

Mostly sunny and beautiful

79°

58°

73° / 58°

79° / 61°

80° / 47°

71° / 45°

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 20%

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Chance of rain: 80%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 5%

SSW 8-16 mph

SW 4-8 mph

E 6-12 mph

SE 4-8 mph

SW 8-16 mph

NNW 6-12 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 77/48 Spartanburg 76/49

Greenville 77/49

Columbia 79/56

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

Sumter 79/58

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 75/52

ON THE COAST

Charleston 79/63

Today: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 73 to 78. Saturday: Sun and clouds with a shower or thunderstorm. High 70 to 76.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

81° 46° 69° 43° 88° in 1995 27° in 1986 0.00" 0.68" 3.03" 10.47" 14.58" 10.58"

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 69/51/s 45/32/s 69/50/s 47/29/pc 70/48/s 77/56/s 72/55/s 69/41/sh 83/68/t 72/43/sh 85/57/s 65/52/s 72/45/pc

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.57 75.21 74.71 96.97

24-hr chg -0.02 -0.23 +0.02 -0.03

Sunrise 7:18 a.m. Moonrise 9:43 p.m.

RIVER STAGES

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

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 76/59/s 57/41/pc 76/51/s 52/38/s 77/61/pc 79/57/s 77/65/c 55/41/s 82/67/t 61/42/s 85/58/s 68/55/s 62/45/s

Myrtle Beach 76/62

Manning 77/59

Today: Partly sunny with a shower. Winds southwest 6-12 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm. Winds northeast 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 79/58

Bishopville 78/56

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

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 7.94 -0.08 19 3.95 -0.32 14 5.97 -0.14 14 3.67 +0.46 80 78.64 +0.10 24 6.72 -0.03

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Ht. 2.9 3.1 2.8 ---

Low 5:46 a.m. 5:50 p.m. 6:23 a.m. 6:22 p.m.

Ht. 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 70/40/s 74/47/pc 78/54/pc 79/62/t 74/58/sh 79/63/t 79/51/pc 76/50/pc 79/56/pc 77/57/sh 77/51/t 77/58/t 80/56/t

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 69/44/s 76/54/pc 74/58/pc 76/63/c 64/57/t 76/63/t 73/51/pc 73/55/s 74/59/pc 72/59/pc 62/50/pc 69/58/sh 70/56/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 79/58/sh Gainesville 80/64/t Gastonia 79/50/pc Goldsboro 79/55/t Goose Creek 77/63/c Greensboro 77/48/pc Greenville 77/49/pc Hickory 76/46/pc Hilton Head 75/62/t Jacksonville, FL 81/64/t La Grange 71/48/s Macon 76/52/pc Marietta 69/45/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 71/58/pc 77/63/t 70/51/pc 70/54/pc 75/62/t 66/49/pc 72/52/pc 68/47/s 72/63/c 76/62/t 77/60/s 76/61/pc 75/55/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 73/41/pc Mt. Pleasant 76/64/t Myrtle Beach 76/62/sh Orangeburg 77/59/pc Port Royal 76/63/t Raleigh 78/51/t Rock Hill 78/51/pc Rockingham 78/54/c Savannah 79/64/t Spartanburg 76/49/sh Summerville 77/62/c Wilmington 80/59/t Winston-Salem 75/48/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 66/44/s 73/63/c 70/61/c 72/59/pc 75/63/t 67/50/pc 72/53/pc 70/55/c 78/64/t 71/51/pc 74/61/t 73/58/t 67/49/pc

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

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The Sumter SPCA will hold a Mardi Gras April Fools dance from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center, 1100 S. Guignard Drive. Music will be provided by Recollections Band. Cost is $25 per person (must be 21 years or older). Event will feature Cajun cuisine. Dance your paws off while helping to support the Sumter SPCA. For information, call (803) 773-9292.

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

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Friday, March 25, 2016

sports

men’s ncaa tournament

Oklahoma erupts in 77-63 Sweet 16 romp over Aggies By BERNIE WILSON The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jordan Woodard scored 22 points and Buddy Hield had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the secondseeded Oklahoma Sooners to a 77-63 romp over thirdseeded and cold-shooting Texas A&M in the NCAA West Regional on Thursday. The Sooners (28-7) advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2009. They’ll play Saturday against the Duke-Oregon winner. The Sooners blew open a close game by going on a 19-4 run during the last 7:42 of the first half to take a 45-26 lead. The Sooners forced the Aggies into bad shots and turnovers, and Woodard was the catalyst on the offensive end. Tyler Davis scored 17 for A&M (28-9), which reached the Sweet 16 with a thrilling double-overtime victory against Northern Iowa after rallying from 12 points down in the final 44 seconds of regulation. The Sooners advanced to the regional finals for the first time since 2009, when they lost to North Carolina in the South Regional. Oklahoma is trying to reach the Final Four for the first time

since 2002, when it lost to Indiana in the national semifinals. Oklahoma shot 49.2 percent while holding the Aggies to 34.2 percent. Texas A&M added to its misery by making only six of 28 3-pointers and just 13 of 24 free throws. Woodard started the decisive first half run with a 3-pointer and had another shot from behind the arc with 3:15 to go. He also fed Khadeem Lattin for a slam dunk and then hit a sweet, off-balance bank shot as the shot clock was close to expiring with about 20 seconds left. The Aggies went more than seven minutes without a field goal. Tonny TrochaMorelos made a layup to pull them to 24-20 with 9:32 to go before halftime. The Aggies didn’t make another shot from the field in the half until Davis had a putback with 2:10 to go. By then, it was 40-24 Sooners. Woodard made five of six 3-pointers. Hield wasn’t as effective as normal from behind the arc, making just two of seven. Christian James added 12 points for Oklahoma while Ryan Spangler and Lattin had 10 apiece. Jalen Jones had 11 for the Aggies while Danuel House scored 10.

MEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL At Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia Regional Semifinals Friday, March 25 Wisconsin (22-12) vs. Notre Dame (23-11), 7:27 p.m. North Carolina (30-6) vs. Indiana (27-7), 9:57 p.m. Regional Championship Sunday, March 27 Semifinal winners SOUTH REGIONAL At KFC YUM! Center Louisville, Ky. Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 24 Villanova 92, Miami 69 Kansas (32-4) vs. Maryland (27-8) Regional Championship Saturday, March 26 Villanova vs. Kansas or Maryland MIDWEST REGIONAL At The United Center Chicago Regional Semifinals Friday, March 25 Virginia (28-7) vs. Iowa State (23-11), 7:10 p.m. Syracuse (21-13) vs. Gonzaga (28-7), 9:40 p.m. Regional Championship Sunday, March 27 Semifinal winners WEST REGIONAL At The Honda Center Anaheim, Calif. Thursday, March 24 Oklahoma 77, Texas A&M 63 Oregon (30-6) vs. Duke (25-10) Regional Championship Saturday, March 26 Oklahoma vs. Oregon or Duke FINAL FOUR At NRG Stadium Houston National Semifinals Saturday, April 2 South champion vs. West champion East champion vs. Midwest champion National Championship Monday, April 4 Semifinal winners

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fire ants

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middle of the lineup doing most of the production. No. 3 hitter Lowery opened the inning by reaching on a hit by pitch, then Evans took first on an infield error and Hendrix walked to fill the sacks with no outs. Once again, Pearson rose to the occasion by inducing a 5-2 double play grounder from Winge and getting Benson on a pop to short. “We got bases loaded a few times and we couldn’t generate those runs,” said USCS head coach Adrienne Cataldo. “We work on that, getting the runners on base and in scoring position and when we needed those hits we didn’t get them. But they’ve been working hard and we prepared hard for these (games), and we’re

Scoreboard TV, Radio

TODAY 6 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Chicago White Sox from Glendale, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 9 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Seattle vs. Colorado from Scottsdale, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 10:30 a.m. – PGA Golf: Puerto Rico Open Second Round from Rio Grande, Puerto Rico (GOLF). 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: St. Louis vs. New York Mets from Port St. Lucie, Fla. (ESPN). 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Houston vs. Atlanta from Kissimmee, Fla. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 2 p.m. – College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional Semifinal Match from Cincinnati – Northeastern vs. North Dakota (ESPNU). 2 p.m. – PGA Golf: World Golf Championships-Dell Match Play Round-Robin Matches Day Three from Austin, Texas (GOLF). 4 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland from Tempe, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 5 p.m. – International Soccer: Men’s Under 23 Olympic Qualifying Match – Colombia vs. United States from Barranquilla, Colombia (FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). 5:30 p.m. – College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional Semifinal Match from Cincinnati – Notre Dame vs. Michigan (ESPNU). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: NCAA Tournament Sioux Falls Regional Semifinal Game from Sioux Falls, S.D. – South Carolina vs. Syracuse (ESPN, WNKT-FM 107.5). 7 p.m. – College Football: Vanderbilt Spring Game from Nashville, Tenn. (SEC NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Clemson at Miami (WPUB-FM 102.7). 7:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Detroit (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, NBA TV). 8 p.m. – College Baseball: Loyola Marymount at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 8 p.m. – College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Northeast Regional Semifinal Match from Worcester, Mass. – Harvard vs. Boston College (ESPNU). 8 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Kia Classic Second Round from Carlsbad, Calif. (GOLF). 8 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Pittsburgh vs. Boston from Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 9 p.m. – College Baseball: Louisiana State at Texas A&M (SEC NETWORK). 9 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series West from Irwindale, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Canada vs. Mexico (UNIVISION). 10:30 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Regis Prograis vs. Aaron Herrera in a Super Lightweight Bout from Miami, Okla. (SHOWTIME). 11 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Toronto vs. Philadelphia from Clearwater, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 2 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Baseball: Colorado vs. Cincinnati from Goodyear, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

nba Standings

By The Associated Press

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They turned in quite the offensive performance with former coach Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova to the 1985 national championship, sitting nearby. Villanova will play either top-seeded Kansas or No. 5 seed Maryland on Saturday in the regional final. Daniel Ochefu added 17 points, and Josh Hart had 14 for Villanova, which shot 62.7 percent (32 of 51). Miami (27-8) now is 0-3 in this round and 0-2 with coach Jim Larranaga. Sheldon McClellan scored 26 points for Miami, and Angel Rodriguez added 13. Miami got here by beating a pair of double-digit seeds, Buffalo and Wichita State. Villanova showed the team from the Atlantic Coast Conference why the Wildcats were ranked No. 1 in the nation for the first time in program history earlier this season. It was the first game between the teams in the NCAA Tournament, and the first overall since March 2004, when both teams were in the Big East. They turned in a dizzying first half with both teams shooting 64 percent — or better — from the floor and were even sharper beyond

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division x-Toronto Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Southeast Division Atlanta Charlotte Miami Washington Orlando Central Division y-Cleveland Indiana Detroit Chicago Milwaukee

W L Pct GB 48 22 .686 — 42 30 .583 7 29 43 .403 20 19 51 .271 29 9 63 .125 40 W L Pct GB 42 30 .583 — 41 30 .577 ½ 41 30 .577 ½ 35 36 .493 6½ 29 42 .408 12½ W L Pct GB 51 20 .718 — 37 33 .529 13½ 38 34 .528 13½ 36 34 .514 14½ 30 42 .417 21½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

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Miami guard Sheldon McClellan (10) shoots over Villanova forward Darryl Reynolds during the regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament in Louisville, Ky., on Thursday. Villanova won 92-69. the arc where they combined to hit 13 of 19. Villanova led 43-37 at halftime with Jenkins coming through with the highlight shot of the game, knocking

down a 3 with his left foot on the edge of the logo covering midcourt that drew comparisons online to reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry.

looking forward to the two tomorrow (Friday, in Spartanburg).” The second game was much more competitive, but the Fire Ants still came up short, 5-3, as the Pioneers made it 26 in a row and ran their record to 33-5. SMC put up single runs in the first, second and seventh innings and two in the third. Trailing 5-2 to open the bottom of the seventh, USCS put one run on the board but left the bases loaded as Pioneer head coach Thad Fox went to Kaylee Freeman for the save. Nevels drew a walk to open the final frame, took second on a Heidi Matthews fielder’s choice grounder that resulted in an infield error and took third as Bailee Watts was hit by a Kayla Price pitch. Freeman came on to face

Lowery, only to issue a base on balls that brought Nevels home. The final two outs came on a fly to second by Evans and a Winge strikeout after battling off a number of Freeman offerings. “That’s the fight we want to see in them,” Cataldo said. “That’s what we work for, that’s what we want to see, the want, the desire. That’s our perfect situation. We had the top of our lineup coming up, we had everything that we needed and the cookie didn’t crumble our way this time, but maybe it will next time.” The Fire Ants’ other two runs came in the fourth as Evans singled ahead of a Winge home run over the right-center fence. The two teams meet today in Spartanburg for another doubleheader, beginning at 1 p.m.

Southwest Division W L Pct GB y-San Antonio 60 11 .845 — Memphis 41 31 .569 19½ Dallas 35 36 .493 25 Houston 35 37 .486 25½ New Orleans 26 44 .371 33½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB y-Oklahoma City 49 22 .690 — Portland 37 35 .514 12½ Utah 35 36 .493 14 Denver 30 42 .417 19½ Minnesota 23 48 .324 26 Pacific Division W L Pct GB y-Golden State 64 7 .901 — L.A. Clippers 43 27 .614 20½ Sacramento 27 44 .380 37 Phoenix 20 51 .282 44 L.A. Lakers 15 56 .211 49 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

Wednesday’s Games

Cleveland 113, Milwaukee 104 Atlanta 122, Washington 101 Boston 91, Toronto 79 Detroit 118, Orlando 102 New York 115, Chicago 107 Minnesota 113, Sacramento 104 Utah 89, Houston 87 San Antonio 112, Miami 88 Denver 104, Philadelphia 103 Phoenix 119, L.A. Lakers 107 Portland 109, Dallas 103 Golden State 114, L.A. Clippers 98

Thursday’s Games

New Orleans at Indiana, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at New York, 7:30 p.m. Utah at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Portland at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Houston, 8 p.m. Orlando at Miami, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Dallas at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Indiana at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Toronto at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Chicago at Orlando, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at New York, 7:30 p.m. Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Boston at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Philadelphia at Portland, 10 p.m.

nhl Standings By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 73 42 26 5 89 202 173 Florida 73 40 24 9 89 207 181 Boston 74 39 27 8 86 218 202 Detroit 73 36 26 11 83 186 196 Ottawa 75 34 33 8 76 214 230 Montreal 74 34 34 6 74 196 212 Buffalo 74 30 34 10 70 176 200 Toronto 72 26 35 11 63 174 209 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA z-Washington 72 52 15 5 109 231 170 N.Y. Rangers 74 42 24 8 92 212 194

Pittsburgh N.Y. Islanders Philadelphia New Jersey Carolina Columbus

72 40 24 8 88 204 179 72 39 24 9 87 200 182 72 35 24 13 83 188 193 73 35 31 7 77 166 189 73 31 28 14 76 177 198 73 30 35 8 68 191 225

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Dallas 74 44 21 9 97 242 213 St. Louis 74 43 22 9 95 195 185 Chicago 74 42 25 7 91 205 185 Nashville 73 37 23 13 87 202 187 Minnesota 74 35 28 11 81 196 187 Colorado 73 38 31 4 80 198 204 Winnipeg 73 30 37 6 66 186 216 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Los Angeles 73 44 24 5 93 199 167 Anaheim 72 40 23 9 89 185 168 San Jose 73 41 26 6 88 214 186 Arizona 73 32 34 7 71 192 219 Calgary 73 31 36 6 68 202 228 Vancouver 72 27 33 12 66 167 207 Edmonton 76 29 40 7 65 183 223 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched conference

Wednesday’s Games

N.Y. Islanders 3, Ottawa 1 N.Y. Rangers 5, Boston 2

Thursday’s Games

Florida at Boston, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Carolina at Columbus, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Nashville, 8 p.m. Calgary at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Colorado, 9 p.m. Dallas at Arizona, 10 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Washington at New Jersey, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Winnipeg at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Detroit, 2 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 3 p.m. Dallas at San Jose, 4 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Washington, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. Columbus at Nashville, 8 p.m. Chicago at Calgary, 10 p.m. Philadelphia at Arizona, 10 p.m. Edmonton at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

Spring Training By The Associated Press

Wednesday’s Games

Pittsburgh 6, Baltimore 5 St. Louis 4, Miami 1 Tampa Bay 5, Minnesota 2 Toronto 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Chicago White Sox 6, San Diego 1 Texas 5, Chicago Cubs 0 Cleveland 7, Kansas City 6 Arizona 10, San Francisco 6 Washington 13, N.Y. Yankees 0 Houston 2, Philadelphia 1 Oakland 13, Seattle 12

Thursday’s Games

Washington 8, St. Louis 2 Baltimore 6, Pittsburgh 5 Minnesota 8, Miami 4 Toronto 6, Detroit 4 Houston 8, N.Y. Mets (ss) 5 Texas (ss) 12, Cincinnati 5 Milwaukee 9, Kansas City 2 L.A. Angels 6, Chicago White Sox 5 Seattle 10, Colorado 8 Arizona 9, San Diego 8 Atlanta 0, Philadelphia 0, tie, 3 inn. Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Yankees 2, 8 inn. Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Texas (ss) vs. Oakland L.A. Dodgers vs. Cleveland

Friday’s Games

Houston vs. Atlanta (ss) Atlanta (ss) vs. Detroit N.Y. Yankees vs. Baltimore Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets Milwaukee vs. Chicago Cubs L.A. Angels vs. Oakland Colorado vs. Cincinnati Kansas City vs. San Francisco (ss) Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Cleveland vs. Arizona Pittsburgh vs. Boston Toronto vs. Philadelphia Washington vs. Miami San Diego vs. Texas San Francisco (ss) vs. L.A. Dodgers

Golf SCORES By The Associated Press Dell Match Play Results At Austin Country Club Austin, Texas Yardage: 7,703. Par: 71 Second round Thursday (Seedings in parentheses) Ryan Moore (45), United States, def. Sergio Garcia (13), Spain, 1 up. Lee Westwood (59), England, def. Marc Leishman (25), Australia, 1 up. Bubba Watson (4), United States, def. Emiliano Grillo (33), Argentina, 2 up. J.B. Holmes (21), United States, halved with Patton Kizzire (63), United States Patrick Reed (9), United States, def. Matthew Fitzpatrick (42), England, 4 and 3. Phil Mickelson (17), United States, def. Daniel Berger (53), United States, 1 up. Dustin Johnson (8), United States, def. Kiradech Aphibarnrat (37), Thailand, 5 and 4. Jimmy Walker (22), United States, def. Robert Streb (49), United States, 4 and 3. Louis Oosthuizen (16), South Africa, def. Bernd Wiesberger (35), Austria, 2 and 1. Andy Sullivan (29), England, def. Matt Jones (61), Australia, 3 and 1. Jordan Spieth (1), United States, def. Victor Dubuisson (39), France, 5 and 4. Jamie Donaldson (51), Wales, def. Justin Thomas (31), United States, 2 up. Branden Grace (11), South Africa, def. David Lingmerth (38), Sweden, 4 and 3. Russell Knox (32), Scotland, def. Chris Kirk (54), United States, 2 and 1. Adam Scott (6), Australia, def. Chris Wood (41), England, 3 and 2. Bill Haas (30), United States, def. Thomas Pieters (55), Belgium, 4 and 2. Zach Johnson (14), United States, def. Martin Kaymer (44), Germany, 8 and 6. Shane Lowry (24), Ireland, halved with Marcus Fraser (60), Australia Rory McIlroy (3), Northern Ireland, def. Smylie Kaufman (46), United States, 3 and 1. Kevin Na (26), United States, def. Thorbjorn Olesen (64), Denmark, 3 and 2. Billy Horschel (40), United States, def. Danny Willett (10), England, 3 and 2. Brooks Koepka (18), United States, def. Jaco Van Zyl (50), South Africa, 5 and 4. Justin Rose (7), England, halved with Anirban Lahiri (48), India. Matt Kuchar (28), United States, halved with Fabian Gomez (57), Argentina Brandt Snedeker (15), United States, halved with Danny Lee (34), New Zealand Charl Schwartzel (19), South Africa, def. Charley Hoffman (56), United States, 3 and 2. Jason Day (2), Australia, def. Thongchai Jaidee (36), Thailand, 5 and 3. Paul Casey (23), England, halved with Graeme McDowell (62), Northern Ireland. Hideki Matsuyama (12), Japan, def. Soren Kjeldsen (43), Denmark, 4 and 2. Rafa Cabrera-Bello (52), Spain, def. Kevin Kisner (20), United States, 4 and 3.

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Sumter’s Davis scores 4 in 6-1 win over Conway Jacob Davis scored four goals to lead Sumter High School to a 6-1 varsity boys soccer victory over Conway on Wednesday at the SHS field. The Gamecocks improved to 2-11 overall and 1-3 in Region VI-4A. Oscar Martinez-Cruz and Jonathan Austin also scored goals for SHS. Chris Reyes, Jacob Strimpfel and Caleb Turner had assists.

VARSITY BASEBALL Laurence Manning 13 Thomas Sumter 3 MANNING -- Laurence Manning Academy defeated Thomas Sumter Academy 13-3 on Thursday at Tucker Belangia Diamond. Morgan Morris picked up the victory for the Swampcats. Taylor Lee and Braydon Osteen both went 3-for-3 while Dawson Hatfield and Morris both had two hits.

VARSITY TRACK TSA finishes second CHARLESTON – Thomas Sumter Academy finished second to Porter-Gaud in a 10team meet at the P-G track on Wednesday. Hunter Jarvis led the Generals with first-place finishes in the 400-meter dash and the 3,200 run. THOMAS SUMTER First-Place Finishers: Hunter Jarvis (400, 3,200) Second-Place Finishers: 4x400 relay (Austin Hudson, Liam Miller, David Crotts, Hunter Jarvis); Josh Ladson (800, 3,200); Dre Litsey (long jump, triple jump) Third-Place Finishers: Dre Litsey (200)

VARSITY GOLF Manning wins match BISHOPVILLE – Manning High School shot a season low 161 to win a match with Lee Central and C.E. Murray on Wednesdsay at Bishopville Country Club. C.E. Murray shot a 228 and Lee Central a 257. Jacob Richburg led the Monarchs with a 35. McArthur Bennett followed with a 40 while Hunter White and Robert Dykes both shot a 43.

B TEAM BASEBALL Laurence Manning 12 Wilson Hall 2 Laurence Manning defeated Wilson Hall 12-2 on Monday. Buddy Gales was the winning pitcher and was 3-for-4 with two RBI. Britton Morris was 4-for-4 with three RBI. A.C. Flora 7 Sumter 3

Sumter High School lost to A.C. Flora 7-3 on Wednesday at Gamecock Field. Jackson Hoshour had a triple and scored two runs for SHS. Seth Posey was 2-for-3.

JV SOCCER Sumter 4 Conway 0 Sumter improved to 2-5 with a 4-0 victory over Conway on Wednesday at the SHS field. Nicholas Thurman had two goals for SHS, while Ja’Von Perry and Noah Chase had the others. Perry and Chase each had an assist as well. Justin Rabon had five saves in recording the shutout.

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Laurence Manning rallies for 6-5 win over Grey Collegiate MANNING – Laurence Manning Academy’s varsity softball team scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Grey Collegiate Academy 6-5 on Thursday at the LMA field. Abbie Beard was 3-for-4 with two runs batted in for the Lady Swampcats. Brooke Ward was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and Maddie Cantley had a hit and an RBI. Cora Lee Downer scored twice and Ashton Rogers had an RBI. Courtney Beatson was the winning pitcher. She struck out five and walked none while allowing six hits. She allowed just two earned runs. East Clarendon 6 Hannah-Pamplico 0

PAMPLICO – Brooklyn Fort tossed a 1-hit shutout to lead East Clarendon High School to a 6-0 victory over HannahPamplico on Thursday at the H-P field. Fort struck out nine and walked just one for the Lady Wolverines, who improved to 8-4 overall and 2-0 in Region VII-1A. Abby Reardon was 2-for-3 with three RBI, Gracen Watts was 2-for-3 with an RBI and Caitlin Timmons had two hits.

VARSITY SOCCER Sumter 3 Conway 0 CONWAY – Sumter High School picked up its first Region VI-4A win of the season on Wednesday, beating Conway 3-0 at the CHS field. Brittney Lee led the Lady Gamecocks, 2-6 overall and 1-3 in region play, with three assists. Jaidon Martin scored two goals and Cat Fleming had the other. Gillian Hagerty recorded the shutout in goal.

Aubrey Stoddard won both the 800- and 1,600-meter runs to lead TSA. Bella Crowe won the 3,200. Thomas Sumter First-Place Finishers: Aubrey Stoddard (800, 1,600); Bella Crowe (3,200) Second-Place Finishers: Samantha Kindsvater (200); 4x800 relay (Tabitha Scruggs, Kiley Kistler, Lauren Jones, Aubrey Stoddard) Third-Place Finishers: 4x100 relay (Marley McCormick, Samantha Kindsvater, Emma Gaulke, Emily Stacey); Bella Crowe (1,600).

JV SOCCER Sumter 2 Conway 1

CONWAY -- Jasiah Pack scored both goals as Sumter edged Conway 2-1 on Wednesday at the CHS field. SHS, which lost to West Florence 4-0 on Tuesday, improved to 2-3.

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Lakewood’s Phillip Cadena (13) tries to get the ball upfield while Crestwood’s Luis Gutierez-Mendoza defends during the Gators’ 4-0 loss on Thursday at J. Frank Baker Stadium.

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From Page B1 on a pass from Acevedo’s brother, Christian, to make it 2-0. The Gators had a pair of golden opportunities to pull closer just before the half on a pair of breakaways, but Ju’Juan Massey’s kick hit the right goalpost and bounced out and another shot a few minutes later was corralled by Griffin in goal. “We played well, but that was definitely one we dodged,” Ray said of Massey’s attempt. It was that kind of night offensively for the Gators, who fell to 5-3-1 and 1-2 in the region. “It’s about learning to capitalize,” LHS head coach Mike Carraher said. “We had our chances; we’ve just got to find the back of the net. Had a couple that bounced off the (goalposts) and a couple more that just missed. “But in a game like this it’s about producing. And give credit to the Knights because the fought for the ball more and took advantage of our mistakes.” Crestwood produced two more goals in the second half. Dalcourt got his second of the

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game with just under 20 minutes left on a pass from Luis Gutierez-Mendoza and Griffin converted on a penalty kick with a little more than 11 minutes remaining to put the Knights up 4-0. Still, Carraher was pleased with freshman goalkeeper Nathan Costas -- who made 15 saves and kept the Gators in the game for much of the

night. Costas replaced junior keeper Jonathan Roberts, who suffered a broken jaw. “He played very well,” Carraher said of Costas, “and he played very well against Hartsville. The biggest thing for us right now is just the inexperience and building that team chemistry and continuity we need to be able to push the ball more.”

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TSA takes third CHARLESTON – Thomas Sumter Academy finished third in a 9-team meet on Wednesday at the Porter-Gaud track.

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From Page B1 South Carolina, averaging 14.4 turnovers, will rely on senior guards Tiffany Mitchell and Khadijah Sessions to break the press and feed Southeastern Conference player of the year A’ja Wilson and Alaina Coates. The 6-foot-5 Wilson and 6-4 Coates have combined for 28 points and 19 rebounds a game this season. South Carolina knocked Syracuse out of the tournament in the second round last year, winning 97-68. The teams also played earlier last season, with the Gamecocks winning 67-63. This is the highest-stakes meeting, with Syracuse in the Sweet 16 for the first time and South Carolina looking almost unstoppable so far in its bid for a second straight trip to the Final Four. REUNION: Old Virginia teammates and roommates Tammi Reiss and Staley will be on opposite benches, with Reiss hired as a Syracuse assistant last June. The two played on three Cavalier teams that reached the Final Four in the early 1990s. “We made incredible memories together,” Staley said. “Obviously, we put ourselves in a position to make another memory. I just hope it’s a good memory for us.” HOT STREAKS: Syracuse has won 13 of its last 14

BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL Regional Semifinals At Bridgeport, Conn. Saturday, March 26 UConn (34-0) vs. Mississippi State (28-7), 11:30 a.m. UCLA (26-8) vs. Texas (30-4), 1:30 p.m. Regional Championship Monday, March 28 Semifinal winners, TBA DALLAS REGIONAL Regional Semifinals Saturday, March 26 At Dallas Baylor (35-1) vs. Florida State (25-7), 4 p.m. DePaul (27-8) vs. Oregon State (30-4), 6 p.m. Regional Championship Monday, March 28 Semifinal winners, TBA SIOUX FALLS REGIONAL Regional Semifinals Friday, March 25 At Sioux Falls, S.D. South Carolina (33-1) vs. Syracuse (27-7), 7 p.m.

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games, with its only loss coming to Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament on March 6. The Gamecocks have won 11 in a row since its only loss of the season, against UConn on Feb. 8. SIZE ADVANTAGE: Syracuse counters South Carolina’s size advantage with guards in Alexis Peterson,

JACOB BOATWRIGHT MANNING — Jacob Boatwright died on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. He was a son of the late Rev. Acie and Ruth Martin Boatwright. Funeral services for Mr. Boatwright will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Fellowship MissionBOATWRIGHT ary Baptist Church, Manning, with the Rev. Jonathan Anderson, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Blanding Memorial Gardens, Manning. The family is receiving friends at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Riyad “Ray” White, 3250 Valencia Drive, Dalzell. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. MANNING — Christine Rowell McPherson, 82, wife of Melville Bryant McPherson, died on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at her home in Manning. Born on July 31, 1933, in Centenary, she was a daughter of the late Robbie Samuel Rowell and Maude Iris George Rowell. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and Cross Roads

LEXINGTON REGIONAL Regional Semifinals Friday, March 25 At Lexington, Ky. Kentucky (25-7) vs. Washington (24-10), 7 p.m. Notre Dame (33-1) vs. Stanford (26-7), 9:30 p.m. Regional Championship Sunday, March 27, TBA Semifinal winners, TBA FINAL FOUR At Indianapolis National Semifinals Sunday, April 3 Bridgeport champion vs. Dallas champion, 6 or 8:30 p.m. Sioux Falls champion vs. Lexington champion, 6 or 8:30 p.m. National Championship Tuesday, April 5 Semifinals winners, 8:30 p.m.

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Ohio State (26-7) vs. Tennessee (21-13), 9:30 p.m. Regional Championship Sunday, March 27 Semifinal winners, TBA

4 p.m. – Florida State vs. Baylor 6:30 p.m. – DePaul vs. Oregon St. MEN TODAY WLTX 19 7 p.m. – Virginia vs. Iowa State 9:30 p.m. – Syracuse vs. Gonzaga TBS 7:15 p.m. – Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin 9:45 p.m. – N. Carolina vs. Indiana SATURDAY WLTX 19 6 p.m. – Regional Final 8:30 p.m. – Regional Final

Brianna Butler and Brittney Sykes. Peterson averages 15.4 points and is a big playmaker, Butler is a 3-point sharpshooter and Sykes, like the other two, has more than 1,000 career points. “We can’t allow them to get easy buckets,” Staley said. “Everything they do must come under duress.”

Bible Fellowship Church. She is survived by her husband of Manning; five daughters, Frankie Lynn Miller (Allen) and Teresa Gayle Bennett (Joseph), both of Johns Island, Deborah Elizabeth Sillivant of James Island, Joyce Fay McPherson Morris (Kevin) of Vandalia, Missouri, and Sylvia Diann McPherson of North Charleston; three sons, Ronald Monroe McPherson and Mitchell Bruce McPherson (Carla), both of Manning, and Charles Thomas McPherson (Angela) of Orlando, Florida; a sister, Julia Irene Richardson of Florence; 14 grandchildren, Ronald Paul McPherson, Charles Allen Miller Jr., Shannon McPherson, Misty Gayle McAdams, Dana Wulfert, John Luther Thompson V, Jessica Ann Wardien, Chelsea Elizabeth Smith, Caitlin Ann McPherson, Samuel Shane Briggs, Travis Bryant McPherson, Joshua James McPherson, Dillion Bryant Sillivant and Jordan Taylor Sillivant; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Bryan McPherson. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Cross Roads Bible Fellowship Church with the Rev. John Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1323 Lakeview Drive, Manning.

Memorials may be made to Cross Roads Bible Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 449, Manning, SC 29102.

Fire Ants baseball set to take on USC Salkehatchie The University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team travels to Allendale this weekend for a pair of doubleheaders against USC Salkehatchie. The series begins today at 1 p.m. with another twinbill slated for Saturday at 1 p.m. The Fire Ants, who are 18-10 overall, are in the midst of a 7-game winning streak that has seen them climb to second place in Region X with a 6-2 record -- one game behind Spartanburg Methodist College (71). The Indians are 7-19 overall and currently tied for last place in the region at 2-6. On Wednesday in Newberry, the Fire Ants got a doubleheader sweep of the Wolves’ JV squad by scores of 6-0 and 8-6. Mark Evans (1-0) got the win in the opener after pitching 5 2/3 innings of shutout baseball. Josh Haney was also untouched in his 1 1/3 innings. Patrick Price went 3-for-3 with two runs driven in while Tee Dubose, Jason Miller and Derrick Parnell all had two hits and an RBI each. In the second game, Travis Power pitched 4 2/3 innings of relief to pick up the win. He allowed one run on one hit. Andrew Brong got the save. The Fire Ants scored six runs in the third inning to blow the game open. Dubose

had two hits and drove in three runs. Mickey Dugan, Melquan Depugh and CJ Farias each had two hits. Farias had a double and scored two runs while Depugh also scored once.

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Spieth builds big lead as day gets back to work AUSTIN, Texas — Jordan Spieth again built a big lead Thursday and had no trouble against Victor Dubuisson of France at the Dell Match Play. With two victories, Spieth only needs a halve against Justin Thomas in the third round to advance to the round of 16 at Austin Country Club. Jason Day ended any suspense about his back injury by driving the green on the 381yard opening hole.

Browns sign quarterback Griffin III to 2-year deal CLEVELAND — Robert Griffin III signed a two-year, $15 million contract Thursday with the Cleveland Browns, a team on a perpetual mission to find a franchise quarterback. Griffin didn’t play in 2015 and was recently released by the Redskins. The Browns will now give him a chance to resurrect his career and win their starting job. Staff and wire

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MAE SANDERS Herbert Mae Huggins Sanders, 68, widow of Charles “Chuck” Edward Sanders, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Dillon, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Beulah Gaddy SANDERS Huggins. Mae was a kind spirit with a heart of gold. She never wavered from who she was and she was always ready to help. She was a member of Walkers Chapel. Surviving are five sons, Jimmy Huggins, Dennis Sanders, Kenneth Sanders, Thomas Sanders and Marty Sanders, all of Sumter; four sisters, Betty Thomas of Seattle, Washington, Thelma McCoy of Sellersburg, Indiana, Joyce Del Rossa of Dresden, New York, and Vivian Timm of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren, Pamela Lynn Sanders, Hunter Gage Sanders, Brittney Nicole Sanders, Jeffrey Timmons, Lisa Marie Sanders, Angelica Huggins, Jacob Campbell Sanders and Katherine Byrd; two greatgrandchildren, Liley Michelle Lopez Sanders and Rose Marie Lopez Sanders; and a special niece, Vicky Garrison of Houston. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry Huggins, Donald “Peanut” Huggins and Junior Huggins; and a sister, Mary Kate Johnson. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Walkers Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Nathaniel “Nat” Brown officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Walkers Chapel, 99 Walter Ave., Sumter, SC 29153. 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.

southeast, James made a bold move and opened one of the first African-American owned mobile home businesses, Scarborough Homes Inc., in Sumter. Other career endeavors included serving as a crisis intervention counselor for the Baltimore County School System and as a loan modification counselor for Santee-Lynches in Sumter. James leaves to cherish his memory: the love of his life and best friend, Victoria; his devoted and loving children, Rochelle, Jae (Jessica), Alicia and Aaron; his grandchildren, Khalil Bailey, Kyler Ellis, Rikki Joelle Scarborough and Jemma Juliette Scarborough; cousins, William Scarborough (Andrea) and Darryl Heyward (Verlencia); along with numerous other family and special friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Westend Community Church with Pastor Ralph W. Canty Sr. officiating. Friends may visit from 3 to 7 p.m. today in the parlor at Job’s Mortuary and an hour prior to the service at the church. 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.

BETTY J. MERCHANT Betty J. Merchant, 82, departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Angelic Place in Sumter. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Pinewood, with the Rev. W.J. Chandler officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery in Pinewood. Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, Ruby Chambers, 1077 Rev. J.W. Carter Road, Manning. Online condolences may be sent to www.summertonfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton, phone (803) 485-3755.

JOSEPH JENKINS JAMES A. SCARBOROUGH James Allen Scarborough was born on July 12, 1941, in Sumter, to Mable Dechamps and Claude E. Scarborough. He entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2016, in Atlanta. James was raised in a loving environment by his extended family, which also included his grandparents, Minnie and Albertus Scarborough. He attended Savage Glover Elementary and St. Jude Catholic School. He later graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958. Upon graduation, he matriculated at South Carolina State University with a baseball scholarship. Shortly after graduating from South Carolina State, James was recruited by the Chicago Cubs farm team for tryouts. James enjoyed a lifelong career in business and sales. He worked for Equitable Insurance Co. after becoming one of the first African-Americans to obtain an insurance license by the state of New York. Later, he returned to Sumter and taught school, sold insurance, and then ventured into mobile home sales. As the top mobile homes salesperson in the

Joseph “Charles” Jenkins, 60, affectionately known as “Bubba” to all who knew and loved him, peacefully took his flight from earth to eternity on Friday, March 18, 2016, at MJHS Inpatient Residence at Menorah, Brooklyn, New York. Born on March 3, 1956, in Lee County, he was a son of Comilla Jenkins Martin and the late Isaac Johnson. Charles attended Hillcrest High School. After school, he moved to Brooklyn, where he was quick to take on the love of the city that never sleeps. He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories: his wife of 33 years, Gladys Jenkins of Brooklyn; his mother, Comilla (Raymond) Martin of Sumter; his mother-in-law, Carrie Pitts of Brooklyn; two daughters, Shontel (Thomas) Wright of Ellenwood, Georgia, and Dominque Jenkins of the home in Brooklyn; two sons, Robert Mahoney of Aiken and Kendell (Volanda) Pitts of Raleigh, North Carolina; two sisters, Gloria Martin of Fairburn, Georgia, and Patricia Martin of Dalzell; one brother, Ralph (Andrea) Martin of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; his confidant, Walter Johnson of Brooklyn;

eight grandchildren; two nephews; one niece; six brothers-inlaw; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Celebration of Life services will be held at noon on Saturday at Mt. Olive AME Church, 2738 Woodrow Road, Woodrow, with the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson, pastor, eulogist, the Rev. Henry J. Murray, presiding, assisted by Pastor Anthony Pellham, Minister Virginia Brunson and Minister Barbara Davis. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of his mother, 790 Westbury Mill Road, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. The funeral procession will leave at 11:20 a.m. from the home. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Garden, Pear Street, Woodrow. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com

HARVEY W. SHAW JR. BISHOPVILLE — Harvey Wilton Shaw Jr., 89, died on March 24, 2016. He was a son of the late Harvey Wilton Shaw Sr. and Ethel Vaughan Shaw. In 1943, Mr. Shaw graduated from Bishopville High School, won the State Declamation Contest, and entered the University of South Carolina. In 1944, he was sworn in to the U.S. Army Air Force, serving in the 13th Air Force in the Philippines (Tacloban Leyte). He was discharged in 1946, staying in the Reserves until 1949. Mr. Shaw returned to USC in the fall of 1946, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in 1949. While at USC, he was president of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Rho Chapter, and was a member of the German Cotillion, ASCE and Beaux Arts. He married Mamie Spann Dowe on Jan. 7, 1950, and she died on July 7, 2004. Mr. Shaw was a member of the American Legion and Lifetime VFW for 58 years; as well as the Lions Club for more than 30 years, serving as president in 1958. He was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, serving as deacon, treasurer, elder, and clerk of session from 1964 to 2007. He served as Lee County Farm Bureau secretary and president in the 1950s. Mr. Shaw farmed for 55 years. He was a member of the Sumter Federal Land Bank Board, and later, Pee Dee Farm Credit Board. He represented South Carolina on the Farm Credit District Board for many years. He was given the Lee County Conservation Award in 1977; was president of the South Carolina Soybean Association (1981-1983); chairman of the South Carolina Soybean Board; and South Carolina Man of the Year in 1983. Mr. Shaw was a delegate to the National Cotton Council; member of the board of Southern Cotton Growers and Southeast Cotton Ginners Association; and an original member of the South Carolina Boll Weevil Eradication Board, where he served until eradication was completed in South Carolina. He was elected to the original South Carolina Cotton Board, represent-

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FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016 ing District 1; nominated to represent South Carolina as National Cotton Man of the Year, 1984; served on the National Bank of South Carolina Advisory Board; one of several owners and chairman of the board of Carolina Oil Co.; stockholder and president of Bishopville Cotton and Ginning Co. for many years; and member and chairman of the organizing group of the Bishopville Country Club, and second president. He was instrumental in organizing Robert E. Lee Academy and served as first chairman of the board and was on the board for 14 years. Mr. Shaw served on the board of trustees of the Rabun Gap Nacoochee School; was a lifetime member of the USC Alumni Centurion Club; served on the board of governors of the Alumni Council; and was a member of the Gamecock Club for 60 years. He was also one of four partners of the Interstate Tractor Co. from 1979 to 2006. Mr. Shaw was appointed to the State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee by President George H.W. Bush, 1989-1992. He is survived by his son, Harvey W. Shaw III of Bishopville; his daughter, Vaughan (Bert) Dew of Camden; two grandchildren, Mamie Dowe Wilson (Anc Wilson) of Columbia and Jim Williams of Camden; and a great-grandson, Harvey Ancrum Wilson of Columbia. The family would like to thank all of the employees, caretakers, and residents at Morningside of Sumter for many years of kindness, support and friendships; and to Palmetto Health Tuomey, Covenant Place, and National Health Care for your care and service. There will be a private graveside service at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville will be in charge. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church Building Fund or Cemetery Fund, in care of Don Mathis, Treasurer, 145 Coopers Mill Road, Bishopville, SC 29010.

MARY P. PLEASANT Mary Polk Pleasant, 85, widow of Nathaniel Pleasant, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born on July 12, 1930, in Pinewood, she was a daughter of the late William Sr. and Rosa Lee Polk. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of Brown Chapel AME Church. She relocated to New Jersey and became a member of Heggs Missionary Baptist Church, where she became the mother of the church, a member of the usher board and missionary board. She was employed at Beth Israel Medical Center for 25 years before she retired. After retiring, she moved back to Pinewood and joined St. John Baptist Church and was the mother of the church. Survivors are her children,

Juanita Pleasant, Arthur (Mercey) Pleasant, Dannie Pleasant, Tracy Pleasant and Rodney Pleasant; her siblings, Noreen James, Annie P. Walters, Christine Kelly, Julia Boston, Christopher Polk, Martha Singleton, Emma Brailsford, Carrie Canty and William (Berurene) Polk; 10 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Manchester Elementary School with the Rev. Joe Gamble officiating. Burial will follow in Manning Cemetery, Pinewood. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 2250 Sparkleberry Landing Road, Pinewood. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

HARRY LANE DRIGGERS TURBEVILLE — Harry Lane Driggers, 80, passed away on March 24, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. and other times at the home, 10572 Puddin Swamp Road, Turbeville, SC 29162. Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late William H. and Betty Coker Driggers. He was a retired construction worker with Hercules Construction Co. and a member of Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Elise Webb, Rebecca Simeral, Mildred DuBose, Gaynell Matthews and Anna Osborne; five brothers, Douglas Driggers, Eugene Driggers, Ellie Driggers, Lindburgh Driggers and Deleon Driggers. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Lee Welch Driggers of Turbeville; two daughters, Marie (Brian) Smith and Melinda (Gary) Harris, both of Sumter; one son, Douglas (Sarah) Driggers of Turbeville; two sisters, Thelma (Walter) Knotts of Turbeville and Mae (Archie) Welch of Olanta; two brothers, Sammie (Daisy) Driggers and Bobby (Brenda) Driggers, both of Turbeville; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

DAISY B. SAMUEL Daisy B. Samuel, 80, departed this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She was born on Sept. 29, 1935, in Bishopville, a daughter of the late Willie and Carrie Williams Jennings. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 214 Emily Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

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MERCHANDISE Auctions Estate Auction of the Lowder House at 460 Mikom Rd April 2nd @ 9 am. Furniture, glassware, paintings, patio set & much more. Auction by Bill's Furniture & Antiques and Tommy Atkinson SCAL 3879. See photos at auctionzip.com

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of value. Call 803-983-5364 2601 Hilldale Dr. Sat. 26th 7-12, Too much to list.

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BUSINESS SERVICES Home Improvements JAD Home Improvements 24 Hr Service. We beat everyone's prices, Free Est. Licensed & Bonded 850-316-7980

Lawn Service Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for 20 yrs! Free estimates. 494-9169 or 468-4008 Pack's Lawn Care High Quality -Low Prices- Free Estimates 803-305-5684

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

Roofing Robert's Metal Roofing 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing avail. Expert installation. Long list of satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

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Tree Service Dewey Stump Removal. Special 20" stumps removed for as little as $20 per stump, 5 stump limit. Call 843-362-1743 or 704-242-0481

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal, trimming & stump grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128 STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

PETS & ANIMALS Dogs American Blue Pit & Gotti Blue Pit puppies, $100 males & $125 females. Call 803-236-6745 or 803-840-5435.

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

Estate Sale, 1055 Twin Lakes Dr. Saturday, 7 am - 11 am. Everything must go!

LARGE GARAGE SALE Every Weekend Tables $2 & $3 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. Call 803-494-5500 3215 Tamarah Way, Meadowcroft Sbdv. Sat. 26th 7am-1pm, Kit., Hshld, misc. new & used. BENEFIT YARD & BAKE SALE For: Carolina Helping Paws Animal Rescue At: Northwoods Senior Living Community 1267 N. Main St., Sumter, SC Sat., April 2nd, 2016, 7 am - 2 pm. Many tables with lots of items including furniture, household, home décor, books, toys, etc. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!! Free clothes give away for kids & adults. Sat. 26th 8am-11am St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1093 Oswego Hwy. 317 W. Hampton Ave. Multi-family yard sale, Fri., 8 am - 1 pm. Avon, books, household, rugs, 9' pre-lit Christmas tree, men & women clothing & many other items. Priced to sell!

Clearance Sale for Sumter United Ministries. March 24-26 7 - 3 At Fairgrounds

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Hot dog & bake sale. Rain or Shine 1st Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2609 McCray's Mill Rd Across from Sumter High Sat-April 2nd 7:30am-12:30pm

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Help wanted for mobile home set up. Exp. a plus but not necessary. Call Michael 803-464-0594.

F/T Maintenance Technician needed for apartment community located in Sumter, SC area. Performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain & enhance the value of the community. Duties include plumbing, light electrical, painting, diligent work ethics & have good customer service. Applicant must have own tools & reliable transportation. Please email your information to resume@boydmanagement.com or fax it to 803-419-6577. EOE 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, Sumter. Nesbitt Transportation is now hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs experience. Home nights and weekends. Also hiring experience diesel mechanic. Call 843-621-0943 or 843-621-2572 Excellent sales opportunity for high-energy individual in Sumter and surrounding counties. Solid company is growing an established division in paper, chemical & janitorial supply sales to business and industry. Salary plus comm and auto allow. Good benefits including group health, vac, IRA. Flex schedule a possibility. Pre-employment screening. EEOC. 803-775-7723 or careers@brewerhendley.com

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2BR 1BA C/H/A Alcolu, Ideal for singles or a couple. $400+ Dep. No smokers. No calls aft 9pm. 803-468-1768

Hiring Cooks and servers. Apply in person at 8920 Old #6 Hwy Santee SC Experienced Bartender Needed for Mariachi's of Manning. Call between 8 am - 5 pm for an interview (803)413-2503

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

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3BR, 2BA MH available April 1st. Call 803-481-2031

Truck Driver needed for hauling chips. Must have CDL & min. 3 years exp. Call 803-804-9299.

SPRING SPECIAL (Dalzell) MHP 2BR 1BA, washer, dryer, sewer & garbage P/U. No Pets. $345/mo + $345/dep. Sec. 8 okay. Mark 803-565-7947.

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1387 Raccoon Rd. Mayesville area. Price reduced! 3 br, 1.5 ba, lg bldg in side yard, 1 ac lot with pond. C/H/A, Fin avail. No dwn pymt. $431 mo. Call 464-5960 1530 Mooneyham Rd 3BR 1BA $65k Call 803-236-2232 or 803-236-5809 3BR 2BA Brick Home Approx 1800 sq ft. Hdwd floors throughout, granite counter tops, completely renovated. Alice Dr School Dist. $131K Call 803-316-6129

3BR, 1BA on Andrena Dr. quiet neighborhood, $475/mo+dep. Call: 481-9195 or 418-9444 Nice 3 Br, 3 Ba, downtown historical district, refrig, stove, dishwasher, C/H/A, hardwood floors, FP, fenced in yard, lg. workshop with C/H/A, alarm system. No Pets. $1000 mo. Call 803-491-5375.

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

For Sale or Trade Hard to find antique school desk, $25 Call 803-469-2689 The Ultimate Kirby Diamond Edition, Case with acc. box, acc. shampooer. Perfect $100 Call 803-506-2973 New walker with seat. $50 Call 803-481-8878 2014 EZ-Go golf cart, loaded with extras, show room condition. Call 803-968-1650 Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311. Open 7 Days a week 9am-8pm

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time CNA's FT & PT 3p-11p shifts. Apply in person at NHC Healthcare Sumter, 1018 N. Guignard Dr. Sumter, SC 29150 (EOE) 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. Full Time EXPERIENCED line Cook. 2 yrs min. experience. Fast paced Restaurant. Exp on grill, saute & fry stations. Apply at Simply Southern Bistro 65 W Wesmark Blvd. 469-8502

World Veterinary Day On this special day raise a paw, hoof or claw to say thank you to our veterarians. Honor you veterarian by show your pet’s appreciation with a thank you ad for

Thank you Dr. Jones for taking care of my Rufus.

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Beer & Wine License April 10, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214-0907; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Angela Brooks f/k/a Angela S. Hanes; The United States of America by and through its agency the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Citibank; TD Bank USA, N.A.; Springleaf Financial Services of South Carolina, Inc.; Milan Homes, Inc.;, C/A No. 15-CP-43-1580, The following property will be sold on April 4, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot 153 of Knights Village Subdivision, Phase III, Section II as shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. , dated March 8, 2007 recorded in Plat Book 2007 at Page 107, records of Sumter County. Derivation: Book 1091 at Page 1819

1191 Chivalry Street, Sumter, SC 29154-7412 226-09-03-037 Autos For Sale 2014 Honda Accord EX L White Metallic, Low mileage, tinted windows & honda accessories $21,500 OBO Call 803-968-5627 01' Chevy Extd Cab 4x4 Best Reasonable Offer accepted 803-469-6274 For sale 1974 Dodge Dart Custom, 318 engine, four barrel carburetor, $4000 OBRO. Call Kevin and leave mess. 803-506-3141

Legal Notice Destruction of Special Education Records (300.573) Sumter School District will be destroying special education records for students exiting during or prior to the 2010-2011 school year. Records being destroyed include all special education referral records, evaluation reports, testing protocols, notifications of meetings, Individual Education Plans (IEP), reviews of existing data summaries, and all other personally identifiable information therein. Under state and federal law, special education records must be maintained for a period of five years after special education services have ended. Former students over the age of 18, or parents of students over the age of 18, who have retained parental rights through the court's determination, may obtain special education records by contacting and making an appointment with Mrs. Lillarweise Seymore at (803) 774-5500 (ext. 210).

Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Busy Bee LLC of Sumter The intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 660 West Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-1580. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Sale John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-07080 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER-IN-EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE (DEFICIENCY WAIVED) CASE NO.: 2015-CP-43-1618 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Planet Home Lending, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Thomas S. Lee and Floors By Design, Defendants. BY VIRTUE of a Decree, I, Richard L. Booth, the undersigned, Master-in-Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 4 2016, at 12:00 P.M., or shortly thereafter, at the SUMTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 215 N Harvin St, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF South Carolina, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 2 BLOCK 3 OF FOREST HILL SUBDIVISION, SECTION NO. 1, ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 94 AT PAGE 1303 IN THE RECORDS OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY. AFORESAID PLAT IS SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND REFERENCE IS CRAVED THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY CONCERNED HEREIN. THIS DESCRIPTION IS MADE IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS AS PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER § 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (1976), AS AMENDED. THIS IS THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1214 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, SUMTER, SC. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THOMAS S. LEE FROM RACHEL SIEGEL AND JASON SIEGEL BY DEED DATED JANUARY 6, 2005 AND RECORDED JANUARY 12, 2005 IN BOOK 965 AT PAGE 1708 IN THE ROD OFFICE OF SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

TMS No.: 226-16-01-031 Current Property Address: 1214 Devonshire Dr, Sumter, SC

Notice of Sale

This sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments due on the day of such sale, existing easements and restrictions of record.

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

tract of land, with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Rafting Creek Township of Sumter County, South Carolina, fronting on the west side of Black River Road and the south side of Union Lane, containing 1.51 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat of survey prepared for Andrew M. James and Daisy James by William E. Lindler, Jr., PLS, dated October 30, 2001 and being delineated as Parcel B and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002 at page 323; and according to said plat having the following metes and bounds, to-wit: Beginning at the iron pin located on the western right-of-way of Black River Road, approximately 300 feet north of Pisgah Road and proceeding along the line of Tract No. 1, S 71 degrees 43' 55" W for a distance of 309.91 feet to an iron pin; thence, turning and running S 12 degrees 22' 57" E for a distance of 90.04 feet to an iron pin; thence, turning and running N 77 degrees 44'42" E for a distance of 199.94 feet to an iron pin; thence, with the line now or formerly of Phillips, N 11 degrees 52' 25" W for a distance of 200.00 feet to an iron pin; thence with the line of Lot C, N 77 degrees 44' 42" E for a distance of 179.27 feet to an iron pin; thence turning with Union Lane, S 26 degrees 36' 53" E for a distance of 22.30 feet to an iron pin; thence, N 71 degrees 43' 55" E for a distance of 274.39 feet to an iron pin; thence, S 68 degrees 37' 57" E for a distance of 37.98 feet to an iron pin; thence, with the right-of-way of Black River Road, S 27 degrees 28' 05" W for a distance of 65.91 feet to the point of Beginning. All distances being a little more or less. Also includes a mobile/manufactured home, a 2001 Oakwood Mobile Home Vin # H0GA20K02359AB.This being the same property conveyed to Gerardo Netro Martinez by deed of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. dated March 26, 2012 and recorded April 19th, 2012 in Deed Book 1169 at page 4259, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, SC.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master-in-Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in case of non-compliance. Should the highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days from the date of sale, the Master-in-Equity will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Sumter County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. Purchaser to pay for the preparation of the Master-in-Equity's Deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest to be figured on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the legal rate of interest for judgments (7.25% per annum). Richard L. Booth Master-in-Equity for Sumter County

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2015-CP-43-01970 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association vs. Jonathan McBride;, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 4/4/2016 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, it any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot 202, on a plat of Oakland North Subdivision, by Allen-Makela Land Surveyors dated October 24, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Book 92 at page 25. Reference being made to said latter plat which is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete and accurate description; all measurements being a little more or less. This conveyance is made SUBJECT to any and all existing Reservations, Easements, Rights-of-Way, Zoning Ordinances, and Restrictive or Protective Covenants that may appear of record or on the premises and otherwise affecting the property. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Jonathan McBride by virtue of a Deed from Guardian Builders, Inc. dated July 31, 2007 and recorded August 2, 2007 in Book 1089 at Page 328 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

2690 Watermark Drive Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS# 092-13-01-001 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Five and 25/100 (5.25%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and

OPPORTUITIES FAIR FOR CONTRACTORS AND LOW INCOME PERSONS All Contractors and all low and very low income residents in the city of Sumter, SC and Sumter County, SC are hereby given notice that Buckeye Community Sixty Five, LLC. is hosting an Opportunities Fair to convey general contractor, sub-contracting and potential employment opportunities in accordance with its use of HUD HOME Partnership Funds under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. The Opportunities Fair will consist of two parts: The Opportunities Fair will be held April 29, 2016 at 12 West Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150 • Contractors only attend from 2:00PM – 3:00PM

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

NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-02587 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. against Gerardo Netro Martinez, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 4, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel, lot or

TMS No. 143-00-01-070 (land) and 4000036304 (mobile home) Property Address: 8330 Black River Road, Rembert, SC 29128

CONTRACTOR WANTED! LAKEWOOD & HWY 15 SOUTH

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Must have RELIABLE transportation and a phone in your home. 6 Days a week CALL LORI RABON at 774-1216 or come in to fill out an application. 20 N. Magnolia Street

CONTRACTOR WANTED! For Route In The BOULEVARD & SHERWOOD FOREST AREA. If you have good dependable transporation and a phone in your home and a desire to earn a good extra income. 6 Days a week.

• Low Income Residents only attend from 2:30PM – 3:30PM THERE WILL NOT BE ANY INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED OR JOB HIRING AT THE FAIR. PERSONS RECEIVING HOUSING ASSISTANCE BY THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BRING PROOF OF THAT FOR PRIORITY PLACEMENT ON THE EMPLOYMENT REGISTRATION LIST. For more construction information, contact Steve Boone at 843-437-9530

CALL LORI RABON AT 774-1216 or come in to fill out an application

20 N. Magnolia Street • Sumter, SC 29150

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FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016 Notice of Sale TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.5200%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County

Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Daniel F. Dickens; Monica R. Dickens; Gregory A. Scott; Wanda M. Scott;, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1530, The following property will be sold on April 4, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 85 of Summer View Estates, Section No. 1, as shown in Plat Book Z-48 at Page 384, and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated July 17, 1987, recorded in Plat Book 87 at Page 1158, records of Sumter County. Said Lot No. 85 being bounded and measured as will appear by reference to said plat pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. Derivation: Book 948 at Page 51

2937 September Drive, Sumter, SC 29154-4664 1830401025 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1530. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Paul Weissenstein Special Referee for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-05679 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2011-CP-43-02034 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-5 vs. Henry Richardson; Gracie Pouge n/k/a Gracie Richardson, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 4, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LOCATED IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA KNOWN AS 27 WALKER AVENUE AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 17 ON A PLAT PREPARED BY WFB HAYNESWORTH, RLS, DATED APRIL 1, 1912 AND FILED IN JUDGMENT ROLL 7571 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY. THIS PLAT IS DESIGNATED AS PARCEL 228-14-01-025 ON THE TAX MAPS LOCATED IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR FOR SUMTER COUNTY AND HAVING THE FOLLOWING BOUNDARIES AND MEASUREMENTS, TO WIT: ON THE NORTH BY LAND NOW OR FORMERLY OF ULYSEES & MAGGIE STEPHENS WHEREON IT MEASURES 142.1 FEET; ON THE EAST BY PROPERTIES NOW OR FORMERLY OF EFFIE DAVIS AND GLORIA R. BROWN WHEREON IT

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MEASURES 50.0 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY OF MAY SAMPSON WHEREON IT MEASURES 141.9 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY WALKER AVENUE WHEREON IT MEASURES 50.0 FEET. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO HENRY RICHARDSON AND GRACIE POUGE BY DEED OF GERALDINE DINKINS, GEORGE ARNETTE DINKINS, BRUCE EVERETT DINKINS, AND DAYLE ROBERT DINKINS RECORDED MAY 21, 1993, IN DEED BOOK 571 PAGE 1288. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GRACIE POUGE NKA RICHARDSON BY DEED OF HENRY RICHARDSON, DATED APRIL 8, 2003, AND RECORDED APRIL 21, 2003, IN DEED BOOK 885 AT PAGE 394, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 27 Walker Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 228-14-01-025 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.9% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-24400

AMENDED MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-2288 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture against Carla Smith a/k/a Carla N. Smith and Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, delineated as Lot 14 of Wellsboro Estates Subdivision Section II on that certain plat prepared by James D. Willson, RLS, dated July 17, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 99, page 950. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property conveyed to Carla Smith by deed of Vicklynn Properties, Inc. dated June 20, 2008 and recorded on June 24, 2008 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1108 at Page 733.

TMS # 212-00-02-056 Property Address: 1055 Wellsboro Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County

GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Benjamin E. Grimsley Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff

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MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2010-CP-43-01193

Property address: 4040 3rd Street, Mayesville, SC 29104

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. James P. Weatherly, et. al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder:

The Court in its Decree has further made its finding that this mortgage was intended to and specifically secures and collateralizes that certain Mobile Home permanently affixed to the above described real estate in the mortgage being foreclosed and is further provided under the laws of the State of South Carolina, the same being more particularly described as follows:

conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

recording of the deed, and interest to be figured on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the legal rate of interest for judgments, as set forth by the note.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being just east of the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #8 of Forester Terrace Subdivision, Section #1, as shown on certain plat prepared by F.H. Murray, CE, dated September 15, 1957, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-15 at Page 37, and bounded and measuring as follows: on the north by US Highway 378 and measuring thereon 80 feet; on the east by Lot 9 and measuring thereon 190 feet; on the south by Lots 35 and 34 and measuring thereon 80 feet; and on the west by Lot 7 and measuring thereon 190 feet; be the said measurements more or less. This being the same property conveyed to James P. Weatherly be deed of Raymond A. McBride, Jr., dated May 29, 2002 and recorded May 30, 2002, in Book 843 at Page 1158 in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 267.01-02-011 Property address: 344 Myrtle Beach Way, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.750% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01533 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Matrix Financial Services Corporation vs. Stacy Champagne, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in Mayesville Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 1 acre, being fully shown and delineated on that certain plat of J.P. Edwards, dated September 28, 1978 and recorded in Plat Book Z-44, at Page 600, and being bounded and measuring according to said plat as follows: On the North by 3rd Street and fronting thereon 157.8 feet; On the East by lands now or formerly of Southern Builders and measuring thereon 275.37 feet; On the South by lands now or formerly of S.L. Shaw and measuring thereon 157.81 feet; and On the West by land now or formerly of Gregg and measuring thereon 276.75 feet, and be all said measurements a little more or less. This mortgage also includes a 2001 Pioneer Mobile Home 28 X 80, bearing serial number PH1223GA18376A/B. This being the same property conveyed unto Stacy Champagne by virtue of a Deed from Herbert Champagne dated November 14, 2001 and recorded November 20, 2001 in Book 823 at Page 574 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 309-82-02-013 (Land) and 400-00-29-283 (Mobile Home)

2001 Pioneer 223 Manufactured Home, Serial No. PH1223GA18376AB, with any fixtures. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.625% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00853 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Ashley R. Santiago; Elias Santiago, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 4, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 54R OF HATFIELD ESTATES, SECTION I, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 IN PLAT BOOK 2002, PAGE 543 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA; SAID PLAT IS SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND REFERENCE IS CRAVED THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES, AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY CONCERNED HEREIN. THIS DESCRIPTION IS IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED. BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-05192

MASTER IN EQUITY 'S NOTICE OF SALE (DEFICIENCY WAIVED) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2015-CP-43-1703

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-02579 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Demetra Taylor, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, represented as Lot No. 6 on a Plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds dated February 27, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97, page 1206. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property generally known as 505 Pioneer Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 221-06-01-006. The Mobile Home located on the subject property has been permanently de titled according to the laws of the State of South Carolina by virtue of that certain Manufactured Home Affidavit for Retirement of Title Certificate, dated March 27, 2007 and recorded May 21, 2007 in Book 1078 at Page 1119.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

Planet Home Lending, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Todd Rohlfing a/k/a Todd A. Rohlfing and Stacy L. Rohlfing-Brubaker a/k/a Stacy L. Grasse, Defendants. BY VIRTUE of a Decree, I, Richard L. Booth, the undersigned, for Sumter County, will sell on April 4, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., or shortly thereafter, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No 66 of Pioneer Point Subdivision, as shown on that certain Plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated July 13,1987, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 87 at Page 1115, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 205 Planters Drive, Sumter, SC. This conveyance is subject to all visible and/or recorded easements, restrictions, rights of way, and zoning ordinances affecting the said property. This being the same property conveyed by Deed from Jeffrey W. Lee, Jr., to Todd Rohlfing, dated December 6, 2004, and recorded December 9, 2004, in the RMC/ROD Office for Sumter County in Book 962 at Page 537. Thereafter, the property was conveyed by Deed from Todd A. Rohlfing to Stacy L. Rohlfing-Brubaker, dated December 15, 2010, and recorded May 10, 2012, in the RMC/ROD Office for Sumter County in Book 1170 at Page 4312.

TMS No.: 184-14-02-002 Current Property Address: 205 Planters Drive, Sumter, South Carolina This sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments due on the day of such sale, existing easements and restrictions of record. Deficiency Judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in case of non-compliance. Should the highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days from the date of sale, the Master in Equity will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Sumter County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. Purchaser to pay for the preparation of the Master in Equity's Deed, documentary stamps on the deed,

This being the same property conveyed to Demetra Taylor by deed of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., dated February 13, 2008 and recorded February 21, 2008 in Book 1100 at Page 2966 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

TMS No. 221-06-01-006 and 400-00-36-309 (Mobile Home) Property address: 505 Pioneer Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 The Court in its Decree has further made its finding that this mortgage was intended to and specifically secures and collateralizes that certain Mobile Home permanently affixed to the above described real estate in the mortgage being foreclosed and is further provided under the laws of the State of South Carolina, the same being more particularly described as follows: 1997 BELM MBH Manufactured Home, Serial No. B1596AB, with any fixtures. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.875% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a

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THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELIAS SANTIAGO AND ASHLEY R. SANTIAGO BY DEED OF CRYSTAL G. JONES DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 IN BOOK 1129, PAGE 3924 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

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TMS: 200-08-03-020 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and

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sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

by reference to the aforesaid plat. And included herewith: 2000 Bellcrest Pine Bluff, 64' x 28', Serial #GBHMN3557AB

12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

This being the identical property conveyed to Durant McElveen and Mary McElveen by deed of George C. James, Trustee, dated August 21, 1978, recorded August 22, 1978 in Deed Book J-10 at page 1.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 69 OF MORRIS WAY, SECT. NO. 2, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT BY THOMAS M. REYNOLDS, PLS, DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 1995, RECORDED IN PB 95 AT PAGE 942, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. SAID LOT NO. 69 BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH, NORTHEAST AND EAST BY WATERWAY DRIVE, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 53.12 FEET, 53.22 FEET ON THE CHORD, AND 163.02 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY LOT NO. 68, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 169.12 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY LOT NO. 70, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 175.02 FEET. BE ALL DIMENSIONS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02354 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association vs. James L. Lowery; Cassandra M. Lowery; First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 4, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING LOCATED IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING SHOWN AS A 5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF JAMES D. WILSON, R.L.S., DATED JANUARY 26, 2007 AND RECORDED APRIL 20, 2007 IN PLAT BOOK 2007 AT PAGE 183 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, (1976, AS AMENDED) REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY CRAVED FOR THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES, AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. THIS BEING A PORTION OF THE LAND CONVEYED UNTO JAMES L. LOWERY AND CASSANDRA M. LOWERY BY DEED OF GEORGE E. WISE, JR. AND STEPHANIE E. WISE DATED AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1995 IN DEED BOOK 630 AT PAGE 1697 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4555 East Brewington Road Gable, SC 29051 TMS: 314-00-03-012 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-17867

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-02588 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee on behalf of BCMSC Securitization Trust 2001-A Plaintiff, -vsMary McElveen, Susan R. McElveen, Coastal Federal Credit Union and Safe Federal Credit Union, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee on behalf of BCMSC Securitization Trust 2001-A vs. Mary McElveen, Susan R. McElveen, Coastal Federal Credit Union and Safe Federal Credit Union, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 4, 2016, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or tract of land lying, being and situate in Privateer Township, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, containing 3.15 acres, and shown and designated on that certain plat of H. S. Willson, RLS, dated July 31, 1978, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-41, at page 329, having such measurements as will more fully appear on aforesaid plat and being bounded as follows: On the North by lands of George C. James, Trustee, and Highview Court; on the Northeast and East by Highview Street; on the South by other lands of George C. James, Trustee; and on the West by lands of Wm. J. Carter and W.R. and Lee McLeod, the center of Bush Branch being the line; all of which more fully appear

This being the indentical property conveyed by Deed of Distribution 1/2 undivided inherited interest to Mary McElveen, 1/6 undivided interest to Susan R. McElveen, 1/6 undivided interest to Amanda M. McElveen and 1/6 undivided interest to Hope N. McElveen, dated February 3, 2012 and recorded March 7, 2012 in Deed book 1168 at Page 73. This being the identical property conveyed by deed all inherited interest to Susan R. McElveen from Mary McElveen, Amanda M. McElveen and Hope N. McElveen dated February 3, 2012 and recorded March 7, 2012.

TMS #: 211-00-03-017 Physical Address: 2495 Highview St., Sumter, SC 29154 Mobile Home: 2000 BELLCREST VIN#GBHMN3357AB SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-325 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against James G. Graham a/k/a James G.M. Graham, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County and City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 98 of Audubon Park Subdivision, and being more fully shown on plat prepared by H.S. Willson, R.L.S., dated March 27, 1959, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-16 at Page 81. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 201 Nash Street, Sumter, South Carolina and is shown on the Auditors map of Sumter County as Tax Parcel 205-06-02-016. This being the same property conveyed to James G.M. Graham by deed of Nathaniel A. Hughes dated January 4, 2013 and recorded January 7, 2013 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1181 at Page 1873.

TMS#: 205-06-02-016 Property Address: 201 Nash Street Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01756 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Michael W. Wright; Oksoon Wright; Harvest Credit Management VI-B, LLC, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 4, 2016 at

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MICHAEL W. WRIGHT AND OKSOON WRIGHT BY DEED OF MICHAEL JEFFERY AND LANDA K. JEFFERY DATED JANUARY 14, 1999 AND RECORDED JANUARY 15, 1999 IN BOOK 729, PAGE 381 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1060 Waterway Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 207-10-07-003 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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Notice of Sale may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.375% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-2095 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Elizabeth Berry, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot No. 125 of Millwood Gardens Subdivision as shown in Plat Book Z-13, at Page 80, and more recently shown and particularly shown on a plat by J.P. Edwards, RLS dated October 26, 1984 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-48 at Page 950. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of

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Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 6 Fairfield Street, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 206-04-03-038. This being the same property conveyed to Elizabeth Berry by deed of J&B Properties of Sumter, LLC dated October 12, 2009 and recorded October 14, 2009 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1130 at Page 2915.

TMS#: 206-04-03-038 Property Address: 6 Fairfield Street Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff

All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. X, containing 7.67 acres, more or less, and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, P.L.S. dated 4/7/00 and recorded in plat book 2002 at page 159, records of Sumter county. This property is known as 265 Pinecrest Drive and is further identified as Sumter County tax Map Parcel No. 286-00-02-066. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. Derivation: Book 844 at Page 1809

265 Pinecrest Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 286-00-02-066 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-00980. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Sherry D. Leviner; Tracy O. Leviner; The Bank of Clarendon; SC Housing Corp.; Safe Federal Credit Union; E. Dale Hanna; Complete Door Systems, Inc.; South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-00980, The following property will be sold on April 4, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder:

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014293-01093 FN Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-15167

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-01992 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Pete R. Sims, and Stella Sims, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: Being shown and designated as Lot No. II, Block "B", of a Subdivision of Lots on that certain Plat by Joseph Palmer, C.E., dated July 9, 1941 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book S-5 at Page 109. This being the same property conveyed to Pete R. Sims and Joanne S. Coward by Deed of Hannie Watson Richbourg a/k/a Hannie W. Richbourg, dated May 19, 1999 and recorded June 15, 1999 in Book 743 at Page 1599 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Pete R. Sims and Joanne S. Coward conveyed said property unto Pete R. Sims, by Deed dated July 27, 2006 and recorded October 2, 2006 in Book 1047 at Page 1232 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Pete R. Sims conveyed said property unto Pete R. Sims and Stella Sims, as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship, by Deed dated January 6, 2010 and recorded February 24, 2010 in Book 1135 at Page 3959 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 248-09-04-034 Property address: 17 Gerald Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid

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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.75% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder.) No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.50% per annum.

PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED. THIS BEING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 935 KOLB ROAD. TMS NO.: 207-09-05-001.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") vs. Cecilia A. Velasco, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot # 9, Kings Pointe Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated December 2, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 93 at page 2080, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This being the same property conveyed to Cecilia A. Velasco by deed of Terisa L. Davids, dated November 7, 2002 and recorded November 7, 2002 in Book 863 at Page 1158 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

TMS No. 226-15-01-015 Property address: 1315 Kings Pointe Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.750% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-1476

Richard Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County

GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, S.C. 29211 (803) 233-1177 bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: MTGLQ Investors, LP vs. Martha Ann Pat Spencer; Richard H. Spencer, III; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. its successors and assigns (MIN# 100029500006616316); Equity Bank, SSB; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-0543, The following property will be sold on April 4, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and county of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot A on a plat prepared by Ben K. Makela, RLS, dated July 26, 2000 and recorded in Plat Book 2000 at Page 742 in the Office for Sumter County. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property delineated thereon. Derivation: Book 759 at Page 1566

452 Holloway St, Sumter, SC 29153-5953 250-12-01-039 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.625% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0543. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Paul Weissenstein Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 for Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013957-00313 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2015-CP-43-02793

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Sara Johnson a/k/a Sara White, Anthony White, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee for Mid-State Trust X against Clementina Dinkins, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Courtroom 1-A, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

All that piece, parcel, or lot of land together with the buildings and improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, Sumter County, South Carolina delineated as Lot 7 of Wellsboro Estates Subdivision on plat prepared by James D. Willson, RLS, dated March 26, 1997 and recorded in Plat Book 97 at Page 336 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, and having such boundaries and measurements as shown on said plat.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Rafting Creek Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as 2.07 acres on that certain plat of Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated September 4, 1991, filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 99, at page 661. Said 2.07 acres having such shape, metes, courses, distances, boundaries and measurements as will more fully appear by reference to the aforesaid plat. This property is more commonly known as 6040 Dinkins Mill Road. This being property conveyed to Clementina Dinkins by deed of William R. McLeod dated July 14, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on July 21, 1999 in Deed Book 747 at page 670.

This being the same property conveyed to Sara Johnson by deed of Harden Construction Company, Inc. dated March 27, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 670 at Page 1513. Thereafter, the property was conveyed to Sara White and Anthony White as Joint Tenants together with the Right of Survivorship by deed of Sara Johnson dated April 25, 2001 and recorded May 23, 2001 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 804 at Page 550.

TMS#: 212-00-02-047 Property Address:

TMS No. 089-00-04-012. Current address of property is 6040 Dinkins Mill Road, Rembert, SC 29128. SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS

Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong [SC Bar # 5289] ROBINSON, MCFADDEN MOORE, P.C. Post Office Box 944 Columbia, SC 29202 (803) 779-8900 Email: kspong@robinsonlaw.com

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-1762 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Dawn M. Peterson, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot 100, Wilson Park Subdivision on that certain plat prepared by J.P. Edwards, RLS, dated March 24, 1978 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z41, Page 25. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This is the same property known as 210 Lee Street, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 248-10-03-010. This being the same property conveyed to Dawn M. Peterson by deed of Joseph F. Kuhlmann, Jr. and Michael Brandstadter dated January 24, 2007 and recorded January 25, 2007 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1062 at Page 893.

TMS#: 248-10-03-010 Property Address: 210 Lee Street Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.50% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, S.C. 29211 (803) 233-1177 bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01688

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CYNTHIA RAVENEL BY DEED OF JOSEPH M. BARWICK, JR. DATED APRIL 21, 2006 AND RECORDED APRIL 24, 2006 IN BOOK 1025, PAGE 1044 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 935 Kolb Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 207-09-05-001 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-10137

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-02267 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-11 vs. Sharrian L. Dargan, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 4, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

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THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE SUMTER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 36 IN THE RAINBOW FALLS SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF MICHAEL C. TURBEVILLE, III, DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1992, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 92 AT PAGE 1647, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1976, AS AMENDED.

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THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SHARRIAN L. DARGAN BY DEED OF GARY J. SLAUGHTER AND JAMIE SLAUGHTER, DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2001, AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2001, IN DEED BOOK 817 AT PAGE 1706, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 70 Gold Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 1831301023 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.49% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to a Judgment granted in the case of Thomas E. Davis, Jr. and Carrie Davis vs. Peggy Washington and Nationstar Mortgage, LLC., 2014-CP-43-1804, I will sell at public auction at the Sumter County Courthouse, Room 101, Sumter, South Carolina, on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:00 O'CLOCK P.M. to the highest bidder for cash the following described property: (Sumter County Tax Parcel 229-06-03-009) All those certain pieces, parcels or lots of land, with all improvements located thereon known as 16 Shuler Drive, shown as Lot 9, Block H, on plat recorded in Plat Book Z-10, page 80, Sumter County records, being bounded on the North by Shuler Drive, a distance of 60 feet; East by Lots 10 and 11, said block and plat, a distance of 124.8 feet; South by Lots 14 and 15, said block and plat, a distance of 60 feet; and West by Lot 8, said block and plat, a distance of 124.8 feet. This being a portion of the property conveyed to Peggy Washington, by Deed of Thomas E. Davis, Jr. and Carrie L. Davis, dated September 7, 2010, and recorded September 21, 2010, in Deed Book 1144 at Page 3029, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. NOTICE is further given that the successful bidder, other than Plaintiff, at said sale will be required to deposit immediately with the Master in Equity an amount equal to five (5%) percent of his bid in cash, and if such deposit is not made, the Master in Equity will resell said property on the sales day or some subsequent sales day as may appear advantageous. In case the successful bidder should fail to comply with his bid by payment of the balance of the purchase price within thirty (30) days after acceptance of his bid, his deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold on some subsequent sales day without further Order of the Court, at the risk of the purchaser. The purchaser will be required to pay for the deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale through date of compliance with the bid at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum. Since a deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding shall be closed upon the date of sale. This property is sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. If Plaintiff or Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-18422

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