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Club Miami case heads to Columbia

BY TYLER SIMPSON tyler@theitem.com (803) 774-1295 The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will be taking its case to close down Club Miami before the South Carolina Department of Revenue in Columbia today.

Sheriff Anthony Dennis said the sheriff’s office served a subpoena to Jay Warren, the

owner of Club Miami, on Thursday in order to revoke the club’s alcohol license. Both parties will meet DENNIS before revenue department officials at the administrative law court of the State House at 10 a.m. to discuss the future of the club.

“We plan to testify that we

have enough probable cause to seize the alcohol license,” Dennis said. “My department will be presenting numerous calls that we received from the club as evidence.”

Dennis said that he has attempted to reach out to a few community members and even Shaw Air Force Base personnel to testify on the department’s behalf.

Former U.S. Attorney Regi-

nald Lloyd will be representing Warren during the hearing.

Lloyd, who once also served as the executive director of the State Law Enforcement Division, said that the violent crimes committed near Club Miami should not be seen as a reflection upon the club, but a reflection upon the community.

“There may be incidents that (the sheriff’s office) is responding to in that area, but

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that goes to show that there is an issue with that neighborhood and crime in and of itself that is not related to the club,” Lloyd said. “They really shouldn’t be throwing that kind of allegation. Obviously, you’ve got an overall neighborhood problem.”

Lloyd said that his client has recalled instances where

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State Farm Insurance. For five weeks, teams from universities across America and one from Canada have been working on two houses in Sumter. Aldersgate United Methodist and Church of the Holy Comforter have been putting the students up.

“These sites were slabs five weeks ago,” said Bob Brown, one of the building supervisors on site. “Groups range from 30 to 35, typically. A lot of builds started as Collegiate Challenge and finish up with local volunteers. A mass majority of our volunteers come from Shaw (Air Force Base).”

It wrapped up with 27 students from Molleti’s school.

“We want them to learn the

If you have dreams of winning an elected office in November, this weekend is your last chance to make them a reality.

State law sets March 30 as the deadline for candidates to file for partisan offices ahead of June’s primary races. This year that date falls on a Sunday, so county election offices in Clarendon, Lee and Sumter counties will all be open extra hours to take any last minute applications.

Offices will be open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday for any last-minute filers in races for the state House of Representatives, county council and other county-level offices. Filings for state and federal offices have to be made at the State Election Commission in Columbia. All candidates must have their paperwork in by noon Sunday.

The list of candidates has grown as the deadline draws near. In Sumter County, incumbent Rep. Grady Brown, D-Bishopville, has acquired a challenger in the Democratic primary from Rembert resident Brian L. Alston.

Reached for comment Thursday, Brown said he’d never met Alston and plans to seek a 16th term in November based on his experience of serving the voters of House District 50.

“My strength is in constituent services, in meeting my constituents’ problems and needs,” Brown said. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my tenure, and I wouldn’t be running again if I didn’t feel I could still make an impact.”

Brown touts education specifically as an area of focus.

“Nobody has a better voting record on public education,” he said. “The Sumter Education Association gave me an A+, and I’ve never dropped below a 91.”

Alston could not be reached

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University of Alabama at Birmingham students Viny Memula, left, and Josh Sewell move beams into place for the roof of a Habitat for Humanity home Thursday. Students from the university were in town participating in the College Challenge, a collaborative program of Habitat for Humanity International and State Farm Insurance.

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Autumn Harris, right, a junior from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, holds a Y-bar while Bob Brown gives instructions at a Habitat for Humanity site Thursday. The construct was used to help move a trestle into place.

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This week found some spring breakers hoping for nice weather but probably not for the reason you’re thinking.

“I hope the weather gets better,” said Ramya Molleti, freshman from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

“I wanted to really utilize my spring break for something special and take the opportunity to give back to the community. It’s not something I get to do all the time. We’ve got a lot done and grown closer. It’s been really fun.”

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S.C. superintendent candidates speak at Sumter Teacher Forum Meet

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Education reform, common core, teacher evaluations and the roles of teachers in education were topics of discussion during the first ever Sumter Teacher Forum Meet the Candidates State Superintendent of Education forum at Alice Drive Middle School on Thursday afternoon.

Seven of the ten candidates that have officially filed to run for the state’s top education office attended the forum, taking the opportunity to speak about their platforms to Sumter School District teachers, principals and administrators.

In attendance were Republican candidates Gary Burgess, Don Jordan, Sheri Few, Elizabeth Moffly, Meka Childs and Molly Spearman and Democratic candidate Montrio Belton.

The candidates jumped right in after lunch and a brief meet and greet, introducing themselves to the audience, speaking about their platforms and reminding everyone that these are the final months of the campaign season before the primary election in early June.

Sumter Teacher Forum Chair Trevor Ivey organized the forum for the candidates in which they spoke about their opinions on the state of education in South Carolina, changes they would make if elected

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Seven of 10 candidates for S.C. Superintendent of Education participated in a meet and greet and forum during the Sumter Teacher Forum Meet the Candidates State Superintendent of Education forum at Alice Drive Middle School on Thursday afternoon and teacher leaders in the public school system in six separate rounds. Ivey clarified that Thursday’s event was simply to give local educators and administrators a glimpse into each candidates’ platform and their plans for transforming education in the state.

“I love South Carolina, and I believe we can be the No. 1 learning environment in the nation,” Burgess said in his introduction. “I’m running be-

cause I am simply tired of teachers being threatened with evaluations. I call it the new bullying because you’ve been blamed for everything under the sun. Someone needs to be your ambassador.”

Jordan reminded everyone that he is pro-student and proteacher when it comes to education in South Carolina, emphasizing his motto of “If it’s good for the student, let’s do it.” Jordan said he wants to lift

up teachers and motivate students. Jordan also said if elected, he looks forward to rewriting standards and making responsible changes to improve the education system.

Few and Moffly talked about being parents of students who are enrolled in the public school system. Few said she’s running because she thinks common core devalues teachers and students.

“We don’t have bad educa-

tion in South Carolina,” Moffly said. “We have bad policy.”

After arriving a little late from a previous event, Belton made it clear that he was the only candidate present in favor of Common Core — which Moffly compared to No Child Left Behind — and if elected he would focus on empowering students and advocating for funding for public educational initiatives that will transform the state’s public schools.

Childs talked about setting up a “strong career ladder” for teachers and Spearman said if elected she would set up an advisory committee that will bring teachers and administrators to the table at least once a month.

Although on different sides of the issue regarding Common Core, the candidates were in agreement that students in South Carolina need to be better prepared for college and the workforce when they leave the public school system and political officials need to have more conversations with teachers and administrators so they can collaborate about how to improve the public school system.

Along with Sumter School District teachers and principals, board members Keith Schultz, Patty Wilson, Daryl McGhaney, Karen Michalik, Ralph Canty and Barbara Jackson were also in attendance.

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MTV’s The Real World holding auditions

BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250

LOCAL BRIEFS Bunim/Murray Productions is holding auditions in Columbia for MTV’s The Real World.

Casting producers will be at Jillian’s in Columbia, 800 Gervais St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. They’re looking for outgoing personalities who aren’t afraid to be themselves and want to share their stories on TV. Applicants are asked to bring a photo ID and a picture of themselves that casting directors will keep.

Those auditioning must be between ages of 20 and 24 but must be 21 by June 2014.

Sumter Green holding sale at Swan Lake Sumter Green offers local gardeners the opportunity to beautify their own homes and yards with its annual plant sale.

Set for 8 a.m. until noon Saturday at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens, the sale will benefit Sumter Green’s projects around the city, especially the maintenance of all seven entranceways to the city and the green space at the corner of West Liberty Street and Alice Drive.

Many varieties of plants and flowers will be offered at affordable prices, according to Sumter Green chairwoman Lynn Kennedy.

It’s the end times, Sumter-style, and you can participate.

Prepare The Way Productions LLC in conjunction with Prepare the Way Ministries Inc. is premiering its promo of “Unveiling the Apocalypse: The Movie” on Sunday at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St. Attendance is free, and the service starts at 10:45 a.m.

Formed in 2009, the Sumter-based ministry was founded to share the Gospel message with local churches through drama and performance, according to preparethewayproductions. com.

The copyrighted script grew out of a drama the group did nearly three years ago.

“This is a Christian-based movie about the last seven years of tribulation,” said the Rev. Diane Hodgson, one of the original writers and a member of the Prepare The Way Productions LLC board. “People will see some weaving of the old stuff and a lot of new.”

Patty Patterson still remembers it.

“It’s hard to put into words,” she said.

“When I saw the play, I was just in awe.

It might sound corny, but I really was moved. The gravity of the story was just real life. I can still visualize part of the play, (and) I still get excited just thinking about it.”

She’s handling public relations for the group.

The hope is the movie will show people they have a choice.

“This is not a ‘scare you out of Hell into Heaven,’ movie,” Hodgson said.

“It’s how people live everyday and them asking ‘What’s happening? What’s this all about’ when stuff is falling apart. We

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Jesus talks to a disciple about the persecution they will encounter in a frame from the promotional short of “Unveiling the Apocalypse: The Movie.” To see more, visit Bethesda Church of God for Sunday worship beginning at 10:45 a.m. live so much in the now that we don’t think about tomorrow. The message is we’re not going to live forever. What are you going to do? So many people don’t realize God has given man a choice. You have a choice, and there is only two paths here. One that leads to life and one that leads to death.”

Patterson agreed.

“Clearly this is a movie that impacts all of our lives,” she said. “It depicts day-to-day living no matter what walk of life you come from. I don’t see how you could watch the drama as well as the movie and not take something away from it. As you watch the movie, you see there’s hope in all the tragedy and turmoil.”

But first, it has to be made, and Prepare The Way Productions will be looking for people to help. The plan is to film as much as possible in and around Sumter.

“I see this as a community-wide effort,” Hodgson said. “As Christians, we know a time is coming when life as we know it will be no more. We what to see the lost saved. That’s what the Gospel message is all about. We have a lot of talent. There is a possibility we’ll go outside of Sumter, but I prefer to stay in Sumter and let God move. We’ll be looking to cast individuals to take on the parts of different characters in the movie as well as looking for technical crew and stage hands.”

They will also be looking for investors.

“Our goal is to raise a $1 million to ensure we have the best quality production we can,” Patterson said. “It can’t be done with a handful of people.

It will take everybody to be all what we need it to be.”

For more information, visit preparethewayproductions.com.

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Ritualistically misunderstood Pagan-Wiccan group explains components of niche religion

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 In a room off to the left of the entrance to her Sumter-area home, Teri Clinch keeps bookshelves of some of her favorite books of various genres including dramas, mysteries and thrillers. She even proudly displays her Harry Potter collection and Twilight trilogy. The room, painted in pale blue, is well lit and mostly decorated in everything dragon-related.

Near the window across from the entrance is a chair shaped in the form of a large hand where Clinch says her black cat Ebony often curls up on as if it’s her own.

In the center of the room is a round table where Clinch has set up an altar where she often conducts short Pagan-Wiccan rituals before she starts her day. Clinch, who says her father doesn’t believe her religion exists, has been practicing the religion for more than 20 years now, and she follows what she refers to as the Celtic Warrior path. Her family members still love her and just think she’s lost and will eventually return to Christianity.

“I’m a practicing witch. I have absolutely no problem saying that,” Clinch said.

“What you would call a prayer, I would light a candle and ask for help and do a ritual.”

Throughout the year, Clinch worships and participates in rituals with Gatherers of the Sacred Circle in the Sumter area, led by high priestess and longtime Wiccan “Electra.”

Electra’s grandmother was Wiccan and raised her practicing the religion as well. Like many in their group, Electra tried or experienced different religions but is most comfortable practicing the Pagan-Wiccan way.

Recently, the group visited Poinsett State Park where they celebrated Ostara or the spring equinox. The ritual — conducted with about 10 worshippers — is parallel to Easter, explained Deanna Anderson because Christians celebrate the resurrection and Wiccans celebrate life and the regrowth and

blooming of nature. The ritual was to celebrate life and growth after making it through the winter months, said Rayanne Staubly, who follows a Native-American path and recently moved to Sumter with her husband Arasin Staubly.

“This is a celebration.

There’s life and we’re going to make it. With this ritual we ask for growth, and my religion is about respecting the animals and plants that feed me and I thank them for that,” said Rayanne, who was raised Methodist.

The Staublys learned about the Gatherers of the Sacred Circle only a day before joining them to celebrate the spring equinox on March 23. Rayanne Staubly and Anderson said they may call on different gods during the ritual because their paths are different. Some may call on Nordic gods, Greek gods or Irish gods. But during the recent ritual, they were all celebrating growth — no matter the different paths and deities.

“We’re bringing in spring. So much of it goes back to ancient times, but we’re just being thankful,” Anderson said. “The thing about it is that you can adapt it to your own specific needs.”

Although they all follow different paths within the Wiccan religion, they make something very clear to those curious about their lifestyles. They are not Satanists. Clinch said one of the simplest ways to explain the Pagan-Wiccan religion is to describe it as “a nature-centered religion.”

In 2013, U.S. Census Bureau statistics showed that about 52 percent of the population in South Carolina identified as religious, compared to the national average of 49 percent. Of the 52 percent, about 23 percent identify as members of the Baptist church, which makes it the largest denomination in the state. The next largest denomination is Methodist, making up about 9 percent of the population.

Other Christian denominations made up about 19.6 percent, and those who identified as Jewish, Islamic or Eastern religions only made up 0.4 per-

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Members of Gatherers of the Sacred Circle perform a Pagan-Wiccan ritual in the home of one of the members recently. cent of the state’s population.

Arasin Staubly is in the military, and he and Rayanne Staubly have lived in New Mexico, Korea and England among other places. They’ve always found a group that practices the same religion and they have often run into Christians who are curious and openminded about learning about the Pagan-Wiccan religion.

Those who practice the religion are also aware that it is sometimes misinterpreted by others of different faiths. Arasin Staubly is one of many in the group who are open to explaining the ways of the PaganWiccan religion to people who are interested. He is willing to talk about his religion to those he says are open-minded and willing to listen. However, they all are very aware of people who may think they cast spells to harm others or that they are for evildoing.

“They think we stand for evil, but I fight evil any way I can,” said Rayanne Staubly.

Clinch said she knows there are people who focus on antagonizing the religion’s followers, but she still tries to respect people of different faiths and various walks of life.

“There are a lot of us out there. We try to respect other religions although they don’t always have respect for ours.

We’re not Satanists, and we don’t worship the devil,” Clinch said.

Anderson and Electra said their practices are parallel with other religions, and because many of them come from other religious backgrounds, they show respect to those who are of different faiths. Electra’s daughter, who goes by the name “Dark Wolf,” said she has experienced different religions’ rituals, such as going to water

baptism, but the Wiccan religion best suits her even though she believes there are other gods out there, including the deities she worships in her religion and the god that Christians serve.

Dark Wolf’s husband, Garnet Wolf, was raised Mormon. And after asking questions about their lifestyle and their religion, Garnet Wolf said he decided the religion was not for him.

“It never felt right. I would ask questions and all they would tell me is that I should fear God,” he said. Garnet Wolf’s sister practiced the Pagan-Wiccan religion for some time before changing her faith practice, so he was familiar with the religion. He said he fully committed to the religion when he “married into it,” and the Pagan-Wiccan religion feels right for him.

During rituals, whether with

the group or during a private session, Wiccans call on the gods for help. Anderson said similar to Christians when they pray, Wiccans may ask for assistance in getting a new job or improving financial and medical situations. However, there is this perception that Wiccans cast a spell and things are automatically done.

“We can call on the gods and ask for help with a job, but we can’t get it if we haven’t filled out an application. We have to do our part,” Anderson said. “My Christian friend said to me, ‘Your spells are like prayers with props.’”

Anderson has written books about Pagan-Wiccan religion, tarot readings and magic, and is always open to talking to people about their practices.

She is frequently at local events for signings and just to meet and talk with those interested in Wiccan faith.

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Deputies show off Kaos, part of a K-9 unit, to Crestwood High School students during Career Day at Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Crestwood students react to procedures used to examine dead bodies.

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Students look at fingerprints during their tour of the sheriff’s office.

State’s population now almost 4.8 million

BY BRUCE SMITH The Associated Press CHARLESTON (AP) — South Carolina’s population grew by almost 150,000 people from 2012 to 2013 and the state’s northeast coast is among the fastest growing areas in the United States, according to new population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The same report indicated both Sumter and Clarendon Counties remained relatively stagnant in 2013, while Lee County saw it’s population continue to drop noticeably.

The new numbers show that the state’s population is approaching 4.8 million people, an increase from just over 4.6 million in the 2010 census.

The numbers show that a large part of the increase is a result of people moving to the state.

The Myrtle Beach-ConwayNorth Myrtle Beach metropolitan area, which now includes Brunswick County in North Carolina, was the 7thfastest growing metropolitan area in the nation with the

population increasing 2.7 percent between July 1 of 2012 and last July 1.

In addition, four of the nation’s 100 fastest-growing counties are now in South Carolina, all of them along the coast.

Much of the coastal growth is fueled by a flood of transplants from other states and retirees who want to live near the shore. Growth along the South Carolina coast has been booming for several decades and, according to the Census Bureau, more than half of the American population is now clustered within 50 miles of the coasts.

Jasper County, on the state’s southern point, was the 37th fastest-growing county in the nation, growing almost 3 percent between July of 2012 and 2013. Jasper is adjacent to the booming Hilton Head area.

Horry County was the nation’s 50th fastest-growing county with Beaufort County, adjacent to Jasper, No. 83 nationwide and Berkeley County, outside of Charleston, No. 90.

Sumter County’s population estimate fell by four people, to 108,123, and remains the 11thlargest county, out of 46, in the state.

Clarendon County saw it’s population drop by 12 people to 34,355 and is still the 28thlargest county, according to the Census Bureau.

Lee County, however, saw it’s population declined by 1.5 percent, or 285 people, to 18,347, making it the 5thsmallest county in South Carolina.

The Census Bureau uses information on births, deaths, and migration to calculate population change since the most recent 10-year census.

The numbers show that since 2010, 19,000 people have moved into Horry County, which now has a population of almost 290,000. About 16,000 moved into Charleston County while just over 7,000 moved into Beaufort County.

Orangeburg County lost the most people since 2010, just over 1,500, while Allendale County had the biggest percentage loss. Allendale lost 580 people or 5.6 percent of its

population, according to the Census Bureau figures.

Greenville County is the largest county in the state with a population of 474,000, up about 23,000 from 2010.

Richland County, which grew by almost 15,000 people, is

next with just under 400,000.

Charleston County is third with 372,000. Charleston County has grown by more than 22,000 since the 2010 census.

Sumter Item reporter Braden Bunch contributed to this report.

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Mayor of Charlotte resigns amid charges CHARLOTTE (AP) — Mayor Patrick Cannon was getting ready to close the deal with the big-time developer but was reluctant to take a briefcase containing $20,000 while sitting in his city office.

“I just got to be conscious about that kind of stuff here, you know,” Cannon told the fictitious developer, who was, in fact, an undercover FBI agent.

Yet when the “developer” left, the briefcase, CANNON given to Cannon in exchange for his offer to pull strings with important city officials, stayed behind, according to court documents.

Cannon was arrested Wednesday and accused of accepting more than $48,000 in bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as businessmen who wanted to do work with North Carolina’s largest city.

He resigned Wednesday evening, less than six months after taking office.

It was a stunning fall for the 47-year-old Democrat who had risen from the city’s public housing projects to become a successful businessman and politician.

According to the criminal complaint, Cannon accepted more than $48,000 in cash, airline tickets, a hotel room and the use of a luxury apartment as bribes and solicited more than $1 million more. If convicted on all charges, Cannon faces up to 50 years in prison and more than $1 million in fines.

While working with the undercover agents, Cannon touted his close relationship with Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and a trip to the White House to meet with President Obama and other administration officials, the complaint said.

At one point, an undercover agent said to Cannon: “You’re operating at quite a level, Patrick.”

Cannon, a longtime radio show host and the founder of E-Z Parking, a parking management company, was elected mayor in November, replacing Anthony Foxx, who was named Transportation Secretary by Obama.

Cannon had an initial court appearance Wednesday and was released on $25,000 unsecured bond. He did not return telephone calls seeking comment.

FBI agents posing as commercial real estate developers paid Cannon on five separate occasions between January 2013 and February 2014, according to the complaint. The mayor accepted cash in exchange for access to city officials responsible for planning, zoning and permitting, the complaint said.

On the last occasion, a private meeting in the mayor’s office on Feb. 21, the developer handed Cannon a briefcase filled with $20,000 in cash. At first, Cannon was reluctant

to take the briefcase in the city office, the complaint said. But ultimately, he kept it.

U.S. attorney’s office spokeswoman Lia Bantavani said the investigation was ongoing. She declined further comment.

The investigation began in August 2010 after a tip from a local undercover officer about public corruption. At the time, Cannon still held an at-large seat on the Charlotte City Council. He was first elected to the council in 1993 at age 26, becoming the youngest council member in the city’s history.

When he was 5, his father was found dead of a gunshot wound outside a vacant school. He was raised by his mother, Carmen, who worked on a truck assembly line.

They lived in housing projects.

After graduating from South Mecklenburg High, he earned a degree in communications with a minor in marketing from historically black North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro.

McCrory, a former Charlotte mayor, said he was saddened and angered by the charges. He said he had

known Cannon’s family for more than 30 years.

“But more than anything, my heart is broken for the city of Charlotte,” McCrory said. “This is not the city that I know, served and love. This alleged behavior is inexcusable and cannot be tolerated.”

McCrory’s older brother Phil McCrory was a mentor to Cannon in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

Their relationship grew into a strong friendship, according to Karen Calder, the group’s chief executive. Cannon was even a groomsman in Phil McCrory’s wedding.

According to the complaint, Cannon also accepted $12,500 from an undercover agent to help him develop a feminine hygiene product called “Hers.” In exchange, Cannon offered to help the agent — posing as a business manager for a venture capital company — get the necessary permits to open a nightclub.

Cannon later had a discussion with the undercover agent, apparently attempting to clarify that the money was strictly seed money for the “Hers” product and not payment for his help in opening the nightclub.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Lennon Lee Poland, 19, of Boulevard Road, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen handgun at 8:20 p.m.

Wednesday near Rolling Creek Drive. According to reports, officers received a report of a man carrying a gun walking down Boulevard Road. An officer searched Poland and found a .32-caliber revolver in his right coat pocket. The serial number on the revolver came back as reported stolen. Poland was arrested and transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Aaron Nelson Brooks, 22, of 997 Huddersfield Drive, was charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm at 8:55 p.m.

Wednesday at the intersection of Brunhill Street and Dicks Street. While conducting a driver’s license safety checkpoint, an officer stopped Brooks and discovered that he had an outstanding bench warrant. The officer searched Brooks and found in his front right pants pocket a silver north American Arms .22LR-caliber revolver, for which he did not have a concealed weapons permit.

Brooks was arrested and transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Officers responded to the 10 block of Padme Drive at 3:11 a.m. Thursday where a man was shot above his left hip by a 30-year-old man. The victim was unsure what type of gun he was shot with and was transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Officers made two attempts to talk to the 30-year-old man but were unsuccessful both times.

POINTING AND PRESENTING A FIREARM Officers responded to a convenience store in the 800 block of Miller Road Wednesday where a black male in his early 30s reportedly pointed a firearm at the store manager and showed him some sort of permit with a badge between 12:42 and 12:54 p.m.

The manager said that he caught the suspect trying to shoplift in the store and told him to leave, but the suspect came back minutes later threatening to kill him. The suspect fled on foot toward Pike Road.

STOLEN PROPERTY An air-conditioning unit valued at $1,500 was reported stolen at 11:54 a.m. in the 1000 block of Wheat Street.

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CLUB MIAMI FROM PAGE A1

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Obama meets with Pope Francis on Thursday at the Vatican. Obama called himself a “great admirer” of Pope Francis as he sat down with the pontiff he considers a kindred spirit on issues of economic inequality. Their historic first meeting comes as Obama’s administration and the church remain deeply split on issues of abortion and contraception.

Obama meets with Pope Francis VATICAN CITY (AP) — Face to face for the first time, President Obama and Pope Francis focused publicly on their mutual respect and shared concern for the poor on Thursday. But their lengthy private discussion also highlighted the deep differences between the White House and the Catholic Church on abortion and birth control.

The gaps were evident in the differing accounts Obama and the Vatican gave of the meeting, with Obama stressing the two leaders’ common ground on fighting inequality and poverty while Vatican officials emphasized the importance to the church of “rights to religious freedom, life and conscientious objection.”

That point by church officials

HABITAT FROM PAGE A1 importance of service,” said Quang Do, coordinator for student activities for University of Alabama Birmingham. “Our main goal is for them to see what they do on spring break, they can do when they are home and not on spring break.”

To this end, the college supports a different service project each year, he said.

Normally, the houses would be even further along,

referred to a major disagreement over a provision of Obama’s health care law.

The meeting inside the grand headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church marked a symbolic high point of Obama’s threecountry visit to Europe. For a president whose approval ratings have slipped since winning re-election, it was also an opportunity to link himself to the hugely popular pope and his focus on fighting poverty.

“Those of us as politicians have the task of trying to come up with policies to address issues,” Obama said following the meeting. “But His Holiness has the capacity to open people’s eyes and make sure they’re seeing that this is an issue.”

The president said the plight of the poor and marginalized was a central topic in their talks, along with Middle East peace, conflicts in Syria and the treatment of Christians around the world.

Social issues, he said, were not discussed in detail.

However, the Vatican left out any reference to inequality issues in its description of the meeting. In a written statement, church officials instead said discussions among the pope, president and their top aides centered on questions of particular relevance for the church leaders in the U.S., making veiled references both to abortion and a contraception mandate in Obama’s health care law, which is under review by the Supreme Court.

but the weather has slowed the crews down.

“Usually, I’d have tar paper on both roofs by now, but we err on the side of safety,” Brown said.

For example, they started later Thursday morning to give time for the frost to disappear and wet surfaces to dry up.

For some, it was their first time with Habitat for Humanity.

“I never do anything exciting on spring break,” said freshman Tish Chatman. “I wanted to get out of my com-

fort zone.”

For others, it was a return to an activity they enjoyed.

“I’ve done previous Habitat for Humanity builds in my hometown, and it was a great experience,” said freshman Josh Sewell. “I wanted to do it again. It’s a great chance to help people out and to go to a place I’ve never been before.”

These homes are the 117th and 118th houses built by Sumter Habitat for Humanity. They should be ready for families to move into by June.

the club has been compliant with law enforcement, such as security personnel calling the sheriff’s office when they find people possessing guns and weapons in the parking lot. Lloyd also said he has been encouraging Warren to be open with sharing his side of the story to law enforcement and the community.

“The comments from law enforcement has painted him as something other than what he is,” Lloyd said. “A lot of these problems are condemning to the neighborhood. They come from drug dealing and shootings and retaliations that are occurring in parts of Sumter.”

The sheriff previously met with revenue department officials March 18 to explain the situation with Club Miami, telling them the club’s alcohol license needs to be revoked.

“It pretty much seems that the club is drug affiliated or gang affiliated,” Dennis said. “We are sure it (closing the business) will result in the decrease in crime in Sumter County

and in western portions of the county.”

Club Miami has been temporarily closed down as of Sunday after being cited for multiple building code and administrative-type alcohol violations, and the club will remain closed until authorities decide these conditions have been met. Warren said Monday the club was “closed for renovations.”

The sheriff’s attempts to close down Club Miami began with a shooting outside the club March 16 that led to the death of 33-yearold Tyrus Archie. Dennis said law enforcement has responded to 400 incidents at or near the club since 2006.

Dennis announced his intentions to close down the club the following day.

“We can no longer continue to tolerate the threat this establishment has caused to our citizens, Shaw Air Force Base partners, the community and visitors to our area,” Dennis said. “We will not continue to expose our great community to this nuisance and dangerous menace to our people.”

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COMMENTARY

Obama vs. Putin: The mismatch The United States does not view Europe as a battleground between East and West, nor do we see the situation in Ukraine as a zero-sum game. That’s the kind of thinking that should have ended with the Cold War. — Barack Obama, March 24

W

ASHINGTON — Should. Lovely sentiment. As lovely as what Obama said five years ago to the United Nations: “No one nation can or should try to dominate another nation.”

That’s the kind of sentiment you expect from a Miss America contestant asked to name her fondest wish, not from the leader of the free world explaining his foreign policy.

The East Europeans know they inhabit the battleground between the West and a Russia that wants to return them to its sphere of influence. Ukrainians see tens of thousands of Russian troops across their border and know they are looking down the barrel of quite a zero-sum game.

Obama thinks otherwise. He says that Vladimir Putin’s kind of neoimperialist thinking is a relic of the past — and advises Putin to transcend the Cold War. Good God. Putin hasn’t tranCharles scended the Russian revolution.

KRAUTHAMMER Did no one give Obama a copy of Putin’s speech last week upon the annexation of Crimea? Putin railed not only at Russia’s loss of empire in the 1990s. He went back to the 1920s: “After the revolution, the Bolsheviks ... may God judge them, added large sections of the historical South of Russia to the Republic of Ukraine.” Putin was referring not to Crimea (which came two sentences later) but to his next potential target: Kharkiv and Donetsk and the rest of southeastern Ukraine.

Putin’s irredentist grievances go very deep.

Obama seems unable to fathom them. Asked whether he’d misjudged Russia, whether it really is our greatest geopolitical foe, he disdainfully replied that Russia is nothing but “a regional power” acting “out of weakness.”

Where does one begin? Hitler’s Germany and Tojo’s Japan were also regional powers, yet managed to leave behind at least 50 million dead. And yes, Russia should be no match for the American superpower. Yet under this president, Russia has run rings around America, from the attempted ingratiation of the “reset” to America’s empty threats of “consequences” were Russia to annex Crimea.

Annex Crimea it did. For which the “consequences” have been risible. Numberless 19th- and 20th-century European soldiers died for Crimea.

Putin conquered it in a swift and stealthy campaign that took three weeks and cost his forces not a sprained ankle. That’s “weakness”?

Indeed, Obama’s dismissal of Russia as a regional power makes his own leadership of the one superpower all the more embarrassing. For seven decades since the Japanese surrender, our role under 11 presidents had been as offshore balancer protecting smaller allies from potential regional hegemons.

What are the allies thinking now? Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines and other Pacific Rim friends are wondering where this America will be as China expands its reach and claims.

The Gulf states are near panic as they see America playacting nuclear negotiations with Iran that, at best, will leave their mortal Shiite enemy just weeks away from the bomb.

America never sought the role that history gave it after World War II to bear unbidden burdens “to assure the survival and the success of liberty,” as movingly described by John Kennedy. We have an appropriate aversion to the stark fact that the alternative to U.S. leadership is either global chaos or dominance by the likes of China, Russia and Iran.

But Obama doesn’t even seem to recognize this truth. In his major Brussels address Wednesday, the very day Russia seized the last Ukrainian naval vessel in Crimea, Obama made vague references to further measures should Russia march deeper into Ukraine, while still emphasizing the centrality of international law, international norms and international institutions like the United Nations.

Such fanciful thinking will leave our allies with two choices: bend a knee — or arm to the teeth. Either acquiesce to the regional bully or gird your loins, i.e., go nuclear. As surely will the Gulf states.

As will, in time, Japan and South Korea.

Even Ukrainians are expressing regret at having given up their nukes in return for paper guarantees of territorial integrity. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum was ahead of its time — the perfect example of the kind of advanced 21st-century thinking so cherished by our president. Perhaps the captain of that last Ukrainian vessel should have waved the document at the Russian fleet that took his ship.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2014, The Washington Post Writers Group

COMMENTARY Don’t jump to conclusions about me, Mr. Vickers In response to Dennis E. Vickers letter: I will attempt to explain to you, if that is possible, the reason I wrote that letter concerning Mr. Bradley calling the duly elected president names. In case you missed the last election, President Obama was chosen by the people of the United States to serve as president and commander in chief.

He should be afforded the respect of that office. If Mr. Bradley, or you, do not like his agenda, in two years go out and vote for someone you think can do a better job, or maybe have a different skin color.

For your information, nowhere in that letter did I say I was a Democrat, or supported President Obama during his election/re-election. You decided to put me in the group, according to you, that is always wrong simply because they have the nerve to disagree with you.

Also, I never accused former President Bush of anything that has not been proven a fact. I will ask you the same question: if you consider the present president a two-faced liar, and the worst president in history.

Where do you rate the president who preceded him that gave us those stories about WMDs in Iraq, mushroom clouds if we did not invade that country?

Where do you rate the former president that came into office with a budget surplus, and left eight years later with the worst economy since the 1930s?

Mr. Vickers, yes, I read the letter that was located above mine. I found it to contain a lot of half-truths and repeats of things that haven’t been proven.

However, I served in the U.S. military for more than 20 years, and in combat during that period. And one reason I served is for you and Mr. Bradley to have the freedom of speech. But neither you, Mr. Bradley or the person that wrote the letter above mine have the right to invent your own facts. Maybe, someday you can tell me “what is really going on in the White House”, since “we Democrats” can not get our heads of the ground long enough to find out.

Next time, try getting more votes than that person you hate.

Have a wonderful day.

CLAUDE GARRETT Dalzell

Repealing stand your ground laws would be foolish In the March 7 Item, members of the legislative black caucus said that South Carolina’s “stand your ground law” is wrong and should be repealed.

Why should it?

Working families spend hundreds upon thousands of dollars to purchase a home, and they can’t have the right to defend their home? That’s wrong.

Why can’t we have the castle doctrine bill here in South Carolina? Sen. Joe Manchin signed that bill in West Virginia in 2008, proving that a man’s home is his castle. If we can’t have that kind of law, tell me what am I supposed to do when someone is breaking into my home? When one opens their door after dark, who knows what’s on the other side waiting for them?

It takes law enforcement at least 10 to 15 minutes to get where they are needed.

If I get blown away, what happens to the perpetrator?

He may be found and I’m dead. He goes to trial and is found guilty and my family’s tax dollars pay for his upkeep.

That’s justice? I don’t think so.

Whatever happened to the young girl that was shot in Columbia last year by a black fellow? White folks didn’t riot and cause a ruckus. Why not?

We believe living in a calm society. There are enough troubles in our country. Imagine an 80-year-old man living in his neighborhood for many years helping everyone around him. When his doorbell rings at night, he thinks it’s a neighbor who needs help. He opens up his door and is blown away by someone who wants what he has worked all his life to have and now he’s dead. I believe if the folks that were held as slaves could come back to see and hear what is going on in today’s society, they would take a switch to all the behinds of those who are showing their behinds in this racism bickering.

We have a wonderful country in which we are free. Why not be satisfied with our lot in life? I am.

LILLI KALIE Sumter

Help veterans’ children get to Camp Corral for a week I am writing to the people of Sumter to let them know why the Golden Corral tries to collect money once a year for Camp Corral. It’s for children of veterans. These children have suffered the loss of a parent or having one disabled or disfigured in some way.

Camp Corral uses the money for the children, for food and shelter for one week, so they

can be kids.

All of the Golden Corrals that participate try to come in first in the amount of money they raise for the children.

The winner is up north of us and has been for three years in a row; Sumter has been second. Now I, for one, want Sumter to be first, so come on all of you Sumterites, let’s donate and come in first, and then that many more children can go to Camp Corral and be kids for a week. They really deserve it. Our veterans have given for us, so let us give a little back for their children.

JEANETTE STONER Sumter

Clinton, Obama have caused more havoc than anyone Once in a while, a letter to the editor appears in The Sumter Item that blows my mind. The one in today’s newspaper from Claude Garrett is such a letter.

There is no doubt in the world that Barack Obama is a liar and is the worst president in history.

Mr. Garrett refers to the president that immediately preceded Obama; how about the president that preceded George W. Bush, namely Bill Clinton? George W. Bush inherited a situation that started the day that Bill Clinton was sworn into the office and continued throughout his eightyear term. Bill Clinton didn’t want to be president, he was having too much fun lording it over the folks in Arkansas, with help from Hillary.

The first two years of Bill Clinton’s presidency was a joke, and it was only when he had a Republican Congress that things started to improve.

Even then, with he and Hillary recoiling from charges of impropriety in Arkansas, he continued to engage in questionable practices, including lying under oath and being impeached, as Mr. Garrick has reminded us of in his letter of today. To sum up, a lot that has happened since Bill Clinton left office can be traced back to policies of the Clinton Administration, namely the attack on Sept. 11, 2001, and the collapse of the banking system.

It is amazing that Democrats can continue to tout Bill Clinton and Barack Obama as being “great” when they “jointly” have wreaked more havoc on the United States than anyone in history. And now we are faced with the possibility of another Clinton administration. Only in America.

WARREN C. FORDHAM Manning

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FILING FROM PAGE A1 for comment Thursday.

The only other candidates to file in Sumter this week are David Weeks, currently running for reelection unopposed in House District 51, and Dale W. Atkinson, seeking reelection as probate judge.

Both men filed as Democrats.

Sumter resident the Rev. Leon Winn also filed this week as a Republican to challenge U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., in Congressional District 6. Clyburn also faces a Democratic primary challenge from Karen Smith of Dorchester.

Elsewhere locally, two Lee County races became competitive this week when Charles Arthur Beasley was joined by Frank Brent

Millican Jr. in the Democratic primary for Lee County Council District 6, and Robert Don Bowman is being challenged in Lee School Board District 4 by Sylvia A. Scott.

In uncontested Lee County races, Nathaniel Brunson filed for school board in District 6, David Addison is running in County Council District 3, and Cecil LaVear Stevens is running for Lee County auditor. All filed as Democrats.

In Clarendon County, Nathaniel Pugh and Billy Richardson both filed in a Democratic primary for County Council District 1, and Patricia Pringle is running as a Democrat for auditor.

CANDIDATES FILED TO RUN IN NOVEMBER ELECTION Filing closes at noon on Sunday, March 30.

U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 5: Mick Mulvaney (R) Tom Adams (D)

SUMTER COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE: Dale W. Atkinson (D)

U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 6: Jim Clyburn (D) Karen Smith (D) Leon Winn (R)

CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL: Nathaniel Pugh (D-District 1) Billy Richardson (D-District 1) W.J. Frierson (D-District 2) Benton Blakely (D-District 3)

SOLICITOR CIRCUIT 3: Ernest “Chip” Finney III (D) S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 50: Grady Brown (D) Brian L. Alston (D) S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 51: David Weeks (D) S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 64: Willie Bethune (D) Robert L. Ridgeway III (D) Robert A. McFadden Sr. (R) S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 67: Murrell Smith (R)

CLARENDON COUNTY TREASURER: Matt Evans (D) CLARENDON COUNTY AUDITOR: Patricia Pringle (D) LEE COUNTY COUNCIL: David Addison (D-District 3) Gordon W. Eckley (D-District 4) Charles Arthur Beasley (D-District 6) Frank Brent Millican Jr. (D-District 6) Sheila Johnson Moses (D-District 7)

DAILY PLANNER

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

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TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaffney 64/53 Spartanburg 62/52

Greenville 61/52

Columbia 75/56

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

Sumter 74/57

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 72/54

ON THE COAST

Charleston 76/60

Today: A couple of showers, mainly later; warmer. High 68 to 75.

Saturday: A couple of thunderstorms. High 72 to 77.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 67/56/t 46/28/pc 83/47/s 47/28/pc 84/60/t 69/55/pc 79/64/t 55/43/sh 80/67/t 57/43/sh 79/60/s 64/56/c 64/47/sh

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358.01 75.46 74.71 97.54

24-hr chg -0.34 -0.24 -0.07 -0.07

Sunrise 7:15 a.m.

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Myrtle Beach 70/60

Manning 75/57

Today: A couple of thunderstorms. Winds south-southwest 10-20 mph.

Saturday: Warmer with a couple of thunderstorms. Winds west 7-14 mph.

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Sat. Hi/Lo/W 68/36/t 75/44/t 78/45/t 77/56/t 62/52/t 78/54/t 75/43/t 76/46/t 80/48/t 78/47/t 70/48/r 77/50/t 77/50/t

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S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 70: Joe Neal (D) SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL: Artie Baker (R-District 2) Charles Edens (R-District 4) Charlie Jones (D-District 6) James T. McCain (D-District 6)

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Not everyone EUGENIA LAST will agree with you, but that’s no reason not to voice your opinion.

Once you have all the facts, you’ll be able to make sense of a personal or financial situation that is bothering you.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make a point to get involved and participate in events that can affect your community. Don’t be afraid to speak up and offer solutions. Express your concerns and expand your ideas to reach a wider audience.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It won’t be easy to think clearly or be realistic when dealing with situations that require cooperation and interaction with others. Emotional blackmail is likely to cloud a decision.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have more going for you than you realize.

Set your goals high and focus on what you do best. Your success will outweigh any problems caused by someone choosing to go in a different direction.

LEE COUNTY TREASURER: H. Wayne Capell (D) LEE COUNTY AUDITOR: Cecil LaVear Stevens (D) LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: Robert Don Bowman (D-District 4) Sylvia A. Scott (D-District 4) Nathaniel Brunson (D-District 6)

misleading. Rethink your strategy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look for unique ways to change your life.

Making new friends or getting involved in a hobby or venture will help you rejuvenate. A special relationship will grow if you are attentive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An unusual interest will help you expand your knowledge and friendships. Use your creative imagination and you will find solutions to the problems that require your attention.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Nothing will be as it appears. Doublecheck any information you receive before getting involved in a joint venture. Keep your money tucked away in a safe place and focus on your home and comfort.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Moderation and practical applications should be your strategy if you want to come out ahead. Not everyone will agree with your conservative approach, but you have to do what makes you feel comfortable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Money, contracts and medical issues are likely to surface. Try not to get caught up in what others do or say. Research will reveal that you are better off making a decision based on your own intuition.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Changing the way you do a job will turn out well if you follow through.

Don’t procrastinate when it comes to contracts, negotiations or financial matters. Explore any opportunity that may lead to improvement.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Relationships will confuse you.

Getting out and interacting with people who can shed light on your situation will help keep you grounded. Emotions could be

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself. Let intuition lead you down the path best suited to your needs. Re-evaluate your relationships and consider your options.

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POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

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18-22-23-28-32 PowerUp: 2

28-33-41-44-59 Powerball: 21 Powerplay: 2

19-26-51-57-73 Megaball: 15 Megaplier: 3

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SPCA PET OF THE WEEK Shiloh, a 1-year-old neutered male lab mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is housebroken and great with other dogs. Shiloh is playful, active, gentle, affectionate, friendly and loves attention. He would make a great new family addition. The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com.

“WOOFSTOCK 2014: A Music Festival Going to the Dogs!” will be held at noon Saturday, May 3, at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center, 1100 S. Guignard Drive. Participating bands include N&J Acoustic Express, Sanctuary Blues Band, Essence Band, High Ridge Bluegrass Gospel Band, Southeastern Way, 4 Way Stop, Pack Road Project, and Victoria Elizabeth Cook. Cost: $5 per adult; and free for children under 12. All proceeds benefit the Sumter SPCA. Call (803) 773-9292 for more information.

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PREP BASEBALL

Knights rally past SHS for series win

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com Despite a rough offensive night, the Sumter High varsity baseball team found a way to scrape together enough runs to send Thursday’s series-deciding game against West Florence into extra innings.

But even with staff ace and Game 1 winner Charlie Barnes on the mound in relief, the Knights’ offense was not to be denied.

West tallied 14 hits in the game off three SHS pitchers – SHUMAKE including three in the decisive eighth inning off Barnes -- as RBI singles from Logan McRae and Benj Jones propelled the Knights to a 5-3 victory at Gamecock Field and a leg up in Region VI-4A. WFHS took the series 2-1 and improved to 5-1 in the region and 7-1 overall after winning back-toback games from Sumter. The Gamecocks fell to 7-2-1 for the season and 1-2 in region play.

“I thought it was a one-sided game in terms of the way they hit and the way we hit,” said Sumter head coach Brooks Shumake. “I think the way they swung the bats off of Charlie was indicative of how they swung the bats the whole night. They got good cuts and squared up balls and we didn’t.”

West had at least two runners on base in all but one inning, but the glaring number heading into the eighth was the 12 runners the Knights had left on base – keep-

Unbeaten Barons to face rival LMA with first place on line

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com

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Sumter’s James Barnes (12) avoids the tag of West Florence pitcher Noah Matthews during SHS’ 5-3, 8-inning loss on Thursday at Gamecock Field. ing the game close until the end.

“You’ve got to have a short memory in this game,” WFHS head coach Bob Kleinknecht said.

“We had guys who had maybe two or three bad at-bats, then came up next time and had a good one.

“They never quit, never gave up and managed to get some quality hits off a good pitcher late in the game to help us win.”

The Knights were leading 3-1 in the fifth when miscues in consecutive innings allowed Sumter to claw its way back. The first came in the fifth when Barnes’ fly ball dropped in shallow right between two defenders. He wound up on

second on a close play.

Phillip Watcher singled him to third, and then got caught in a rundown next batter just long enough to let Barnes score from third on another close play to make it 3-2.

In the sixth, Chris Crawford reached on a fielding error, was sacrificed to second and then came home with the tying run on pinch hitter Tee Dubose’s RBI single.

Watcher nearly gave the Gamecocks a walk-off victory in the seventh, but his long shot to lead off the frame fell about a foot

SEE GAMECOCKS, PAGE B3

Every game Wilson Hall baseball head coach Tommy Jones goes to fill out his lineup card, the challenge becomes more difficult.

“The overall team balance is great, but boy, it’s hard when you’re making out the lineup,” Jones said. “When you have to look a guy in the eye and say, ‘You’re not starting today,’ and he might be starting on any other team in the conference, it’s tough, but we’ve got players that are just as good (as the starters) and I think we’ve got a good baseball team up and JONES down.”

The Barons, who are 11-0 on the season and 2-0 in SCISA Region II-3A play, will take on Laurence Manning Academy today at Tucker Belangia Field in Manning.

“We feel good about this baseball team, like we did about last year’s team,” said Jones, who led HATFIELD the Barons a state runner-up finish last season. “These guys are mature. I don’t think they’ll panic under pressure. If they get down by a run or two, I don’t think they’ll implode. They’re seasoned baseball players.”

The Swampcats are 7-3 on the year and 2-1 in region play. Jones believes their strength lies in their pitching and defense. Both teams have split their two meetings the last two seasons.

“What I know of them is they’ve got a very polished pitching staff,” Jones said of LMA. “They’ve got two real hard throwers in Linc

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COLLEGE BASEBALL

PREP SOFTBALL

Price enters series against Carolina with mixed emotions

Unexpected outcome

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com Scott Price is approaching this weekend’s 3-game Southeastern Conference baseball series in Columbia like any other series.

But, he admitted, there will be some mixed emotions.

“It’s good to head back home,” said Price, the Batesburg-Leesville High School alum who grew up less than an hour away from the state capitol. “It’s going to be really good to come back and see family and friends, even though I feel like Knoxville (Tenn.) is my home now.

“I’m going to be wearing orange in a stadium I never thought I would.”

Price, the former University of South Carolina Sumter standout, will likely see the first pitch thrown as No. 22/23 PRICE Tennessee (19-4 overall, 3-3 in the SEC) comes to Carolina Stadium to take on No. 2/3 South Carolina (21-3, 3-3) in a big SEC East showdown. The series begins today at 7 p.m. with Saturday’s game scheduled for 4 p.m. and Sunday’s tilt slated for 1:30 p.m.

Price turned his two monster seasons with the Fire Ants into a golden opportunity with the Volunteers, and neither side is regretting the decision.

Playing right field and first base, Price made a lasting first impression in 45 games for the Volunteers in 2013. He hit .361 (sixth in the SEC) with 10 doubles, a triple, two home runs and 25 runs batted in – mostly coming out of the No. 3 hole.

This year has been slightly different, and perhaps more impressive. Moved to the leadoff spot, Price is second on the team in average (.348) and RBI (20). He leads the team in slugging percentage (.584), doubles (8) and is tied for the lead with

SEE PRICE, PAGE B3

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Wilson Hall’s Hannah Jordan, center, tags Laurence Manning’s Maggie Eppley as she slides into second base during the Lady Barons’ 8-1 victory on Thursday at Julie Skoler Field in Manning. The victory gave WH a 2-0 start in SCISA Region II-3A and handed the Lady Swampcats their first region loss.

Lady Barons top LMA 8-1 for 2-0 start in region play

BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item MANNING — One of the many sports clichés bandied about heading into a rivalry game in any sport is to expect the unexpected.

That is just exactly what those gathered at Laurence Manning Academy’s Julie Skoler Field on Thursday got as Wilson Hall’s defending SCISA 3A state champion softball team came to town and left with an 8-1 victory over the Lady Swampcats.

ALEXANDER “The first comment out of my mouth, actually, to (assistant) Coach (Kristall) Hanson was, ‘I was not expecting that,’ “ said Wilson Hall head coach Teresa Alexander of her team’s wide margin of victory. “We know Laurence Manning is a very talented, very well-coached softball team. We know we didn’t get to see their best game. We were fortunate enough to give them a good game from our side, but we’re smart enough to know that the next time we see them, it’s going to be a battle. We know that. We respect their team very much and know that they will definitely bounce right back from this.”

Lady Barons starting pitcher Holly Scott shined in the circle, limiting LMA to just three hits as her defense made some outstanding plays behind her. Scott struck out seven while walking just two.

“Holly was outstanding tonight,” said Alexander, whose team moved to 11-3 overall and 2-0 in Region II. “She did a great job hitting her spots, and she made sure that she didn’t make any mistakes when they had runners in scoring position. And I think Holly would be the first one to tell you that the defense stepped it up and had her back every time they put the ball in play.”

For LMA head coach Maria Rowland, whose team dropped to 14-2 and 2-1, one key statistic played the largest role in her team’s demise.

“Errors were the death of us today,” Rowland said. “We had six errors, and you can’t play a conference team like this and have six errors. You’ve got to come ready to play ball and, for whatever reason, our defense wasn’t there like it has been. So that was a little unusual for us, and we didn’t hit. We had three hits, and we’ve been hitting the ball well.”

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FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014

AREA ROUNDUP

Prater’s hat trick leads SHS past CHS Sam Prater scored three goals to lead Sumter High School to a 7-0 varsity soccer victory over Crestwood on Thursday at the Crestwood Field Jared Dukes, Rayon Ford, Caleb Turner and Nick Fry each scored a goal for the Gamecocks. Devon Smith and Ty Ruffin both had an assist.

Garrett Connor and Isaac Haughton combined to record the shutout in goal.

Crestwood fell to 1-3 on the season.

SWANSEA 10 CRESTWOOD 1 SWANSEA -- Crestwood High School fell to 0-6 on the season with a 10-1 loss to Swansea on Wednesday at the Swansea field.

Coley Benenhaley had a hit and drove in the Knights’ lone run. Brian Miller, Brendon Miller and Collin Kremer also had hits.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL

VARSITY TENNIS

LAKEWOOD 18

WILSON HALL 9 BEN LIPPEN 0 COLUMBIA -- Wilson Hall defeated Ben Lippen 9-0 on Thursday at Quail Valley Racquet Club.

The Barons improved to 5-0 on the season.

SINGLES 1 -- Brown (WH) defeated Welsh 6-0, 6-1.

2 -- Davis (WH) defeated Bishop 6-4, 6-0.

3 -- Stover (WH) defeated Barry 6-1, 6-2.

4 -- Hendrix (WH) defeated Gibbs 6-1, 6-1.

5 -- Thompson (WH) defeated Beers 6-0, 6-2.

6 -- Stone (WH) defeated Waldner 6-3, 6-0.

DOUBLES 1 -- Brown/Davis (WH) defeated Welsh/Bishop 8-1.

2 -- Stover/Hendrix (WH) defeated Barry/Powers.

3 -- Thompson/King (WH) defeated Beers/Mitchell 8-5.

VARSITY GOLF BARONS WIN REGION MATCH

MANNING -- Wilson Hall won the SCISA Region II-3A match by 22 strokes at Shannon Greens Golf Club on Thursday.

The Barons shot 157 while Florence Christian School was second at 179. Laurence Manning Academy shot 189 and Orangeburg Prep 192.

Christian Salzer led Wilson Hall with a 37. Grier Schwartz shot 39, Walker Jones 40 and Coker Lowder 41.

VARSITY BASEBALL

MANNING 14 Lakewood High School defeated Manning 18-14 on Thursday at the Lakewood field.

Ryan Wolfe and Zack Tidwell each had two hits for the Gators. Wyatt Thompson was the winning pitcher and David Frye picked up the save.

WILSON HALL 14 BEN LIPPEN 0

Dawson Price and Jett Wheeler combined to throw a 1-hit shutout as Wilson Hall defeated Ben Lippen 14-0 in five innings on Thursday at Baron Field.

Price tossed two innings of no-hit ball, while Wheeler allowed one hit in three innings.

Wheeler also had two hits for the Barons, who improved to 7-1 on the season.

Sam Watford, John Ballard and Drew Talley each scored two runs.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER BLYTHEWOOD 1 SUMTER 0 BLYTHEWOOD -- Sumter High School lost to Blythewood 1-0 on Thursday at the Blythewood field.

Gamecock goalkeeper Ryan Missildine had nine saves in goal.

GIRLS

WILSON HALL 4 BEN LIPPEN 2 John Patrick Sears went 3-for-3 with a double, a triple and three runs batted in to lead Wilson Hall to a 4-2 victory over Ben Lippen on Thursday at Baron Field.

William Kinney scored two runs for the Barons, who improved to 11-0 on the season. Robert James had a hit and a run and Andrew Kinney scored the other run.

Chase Belk picked up the win, striking out nine in six innings of work. He allowed three hits, two walks and two runs. William Kinney struck out three batters in the final inning to earn the save.

VARSITY SOCCER SUMTER 5 CRESTWOOD 0

Sumter High School defeated Crestwood 5-0 on Thursday at the Crestwood field.

Mary Koty scored two goals for the Lady Gamecocks. Maddie Durant, Jessica Harris and Jasmine Davis each added a goal, while Mary Kate Schaffer had two assists and Harris one.

Katie Walker had the shutout in goal.

Crestwood fell to 1-4 on the season.

NBA BASKETBALL

Sixers drop 26th straight to tie historic losing mark

BY KRISTIE RIEKEN The Associated Press HOUSTON — The Philadelphia 76ers tied the NBA record with their 26th straight loss Thursday night, as James Harden’s triple-double led the Houston Rockets to a 120-98 victory.

Harden had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in three quarters for his second career triple-double as Houston picked up its fifth straight victory.

The 76ers (15-57) stuck around early before a big second-quarter run allowed the Rockets to pull away and roll to the win.

Philadelphia matched the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers for the NBA’s worst skid and can set the record at home against Detroit on Saturday.

James Anderson led the Sixers with 30 points and made six 3-pointers.

The Sixers haven’t won since Jan. 29 and are two games away from going winless in two straight months. There was very little visible emotion as the final seconds ticked away and the players slowly made their way off the court.

Dwight Howard added 17 points with 13 rebounds for Houston. Terrence Jones had 20 points.

There were a number of lowlights as the 76ers took their spot in history. One came when Howard blocked a shot by Thaddeus Young and he fell backward to the ground. By the time he got up, the Rockets were al-

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10 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Toronto vs. Philadelphia from Clearwater, Fla. (MLB NETWORK).

11 a.m. -- NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series East from Greenville (FOX SPORTS 1).

Noon -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series STP 500 Practice from Martinsville, Va. (FOX SPORTS 1).

1 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Boston vs. Minnesota from Fort Myers, Fla. (ESPN).

2 p.m. -- College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal Match from Bridgeport, Conn. -- Vermont vs. Union (N.Y.) (ESPNU).

3 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: Sony Open Men’s Semifinal Match from Key Biscayne, Fla. (ESPN2).

3 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 Practice from Martinsville, Va. (FOX SPORTS 1).

3 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Texas Open Second Round from San Antonio (GOLF).

4:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series STP 500 Pole Qualifying from Martinsville, Va. (FOX SPORTS 1).

5:30 p.m. -- College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal Match from Bridgeport, Conn. -- Providence vs. Quinnipiac (ESPNU).

6:30 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: Kia Classic Second Round from Carlsbad, Calif.

(GOLF).

6:30 p.m. -- College Baseball: Clemson at Maryland (WPUB-FM 102.7).

7 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: NCAA Division II Tournament Championship Game from Erie, Pa. -- Dowling vs. Ashland (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: Sony Open Men’s Semifinal Match from Key Biscayne, Fla. (ESPN2).

7 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: New York Mets vs. Toronto from Montreal (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Orlando (SPORTSOUTH).

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

8 p.m. -- College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional Semifinal Match from Cincinnati -- North Dakota vs. Wisconsin (ESPNU).

9 p.m. -- Women’s College Volleyball: California-Santa Barbara at Brigham Young (BYUTV).

9 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Boxcino Semifinals Lightweight Bouts from New Town, N.D. -- Petr Petrov vs. Chris Rudd and Miguel Angel Gonzalez vs.

Fernando Carcamo Garcia (ESPN2).

10 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dogers (MLB NETWORK).

10:30 p.m. -- College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional Semifinal Match from Cincinnati -- North Dakota vs. Wisconsin (ESPNU).

Midnight -- NHL Hockey: Nashville at Dallas (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

Midnight -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Eurasia Cup Third Round from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GOLF).

1 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Oakland at San Francisco (MLB NETWORK).

4 a.m. -- Formula One Racing: Malaysian Grand Prix Pole Qualifying from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GOLF).

4 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Arizona (MLB NETWORK).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Baseball Darlington at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m.

Lakewood at Manning, 6:30 p.m.

Hemingway at East Clarendon (DH), 5 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning, 7 p.m.

Dorchester at Thomas Sumter, 6:30 p.m.

Clarendon Hall at St. John’s Christian, 6:30 p.m.

Sumter Christian at Conway Christian, 4 p.m.

Junior Varsity Baseball Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m.

Dorchester at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m.

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

Varsity Boys Soccer Crestwood at Manning, 5:30 p.m.

Lakewood at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m.

Florence Christian at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m.

Junior Varsity Boys Soccer The King’s Academy at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Varsity Girls Soccer Lakewood at Hartsville, 6 p.m.

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

Darlington at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m.

Manning at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.

Dorchester at Thomas Sumter, 6 p.m.

Sumter Christian at Conway Christian, 4 p.m.

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

Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Dorchester at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m.

Varsity Boys Tennis Sumter at Carolina Forest, 5 p.m.

GOLF Valero Texas Open Par Scores

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston’s Dwight Howard, right, dunks over Philadelphia’s James Nunnally, center, and Byron Mullens, left, during the Rockets’ 120-98 victory on Thursday in Houston. The loss gave the 76ers 26 consecutive losses, tying an NBA record. ready on the other end of the court running their offense.

Another was when the Sixers got a steal, but gave it back seconds later when Young’s pass intended for Anderson sailed high over his head and into the crowd.

Rookie Michael CarterWilliams got in on the bad play action when, under heavy pressure from Harden, he simply threw the ball into the Philadelphia bench in the second quarter.

But the game wasn’t without some nice plays by the NBA’s youngest team, which has continued to play hard during this terrible stretch. A highlight came when Casper Ware grabbed a steal and made a 46-foot heave as time expired in the first quarter.

That shot was part of a 12-0 run which got the Sixers within 35-33 early in the second quarter.

A nice reverse layup by Anderson tied it at 43-all midway through the second quarter before Houston

used a 20-6 run to take a 63-49 lead at halftime.

The Sixers missed nine shots, including three layups, and had four turnovers as the Rockets built the lead.

Houston was up by 17 late in the third quarter when the team went on an 8-0 run to pad the lead to 96-71.

Coach Brett Brown addressed the dreadful stretch before the game and said he wouldn’t feel bad for himself or his team if they were to tie the mark.

“We don’t talk about streaks,” he said. “I don’t even mention it to them and that’s my mission for them. I want them to continue to improve.”

And he isn’t interested in anyone’s pity.

“I hope they feel good about themselves,” he said.

“I don’t want anyone feeling sorry for us or hanging our head ... we are going through something and we will get through it together.”

The Associated Press Thursday At TPC San Antonio, Oaks Course San Antonio Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,435; Par: 72 (36-36) Partial First Round Pat Perez 35-33—68 Danny Lee 35-33—68 Will MacKenzie 35-34—69 Seung-Yul Noh 33-36—69 Cameron Beckman 36-33—69 Chesson Hadley 37-32—69 Aaron Baddeley 35-35—70 Freddie Jacobson 35-35—70 Michael Thompson 34-36—70 Charlie Beljan 37-33—70 Carl Pettersson 36-34—70 Stuart Appleby 38-32—70 Zach Johnson 34-36—70 Jim Furyk 35-35—70 Charley Hoffman 36-34—70 Ben Curtis 36-34—70 Heath Slocum 34-36—70 Alex Aragon 35-35—70 Jim Renner 35-35—70 Brice Garnett 34-36—70 Brian Harman 35-35—70 Scott Brown 34-36—70 Matt Kuchar 37-33—70 Ted Potter, Jr. 36-35—71

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AMERICAN LEAGUE W 15 18 17 13 17 15 13 13 13 11 9 10 10 8 9

NATIONAL LEAGUE San Francisco Pittsburgh Miami Arizona Colorado New York Washington St. Louis

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 10, N.Y. Yankees Detroit 1, Philadelphia 0 St. Louis 3, Washington 2 Atlanta 9, Miami 2 Pittsburgh 2, Minnesota 1 Baltimore (ss) 5, Boston 4 San Diego 9, Kansas City 5 L.A. Angels 6, Oakland 2 Texas 5, Seattle 3 Chicago White Sox 9, Cincinnati 5 Cleveland 10, Milwaukee 3 San Francisco 8, Colorado 6 Arizona 14, Chicago Cubs 4 Houston 9, N.Y. Mets 6 Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore (ss) 4, tie

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Washington 4, N.Y. Mets 0 Detroit 9, Atlanta 3 Toronto 3, Philadelphia 0 Miami 6, St. Louis 4 N.Y. Yankees 4, Pittsburgh 2 Chicago Cubs 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Cincinnati (ss) 8, Milwaukee 2 Cincinnati (ss) 9, Arizona (ss) 1 Cleveland 3, Arizona (ss) 2

TODAY’S GAMES

Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

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

Miami vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Toronto at Montreal, Quebec, 7:05 p.m.

Houston vs. Texas at San Antonio, Texas, 8:05 p.m.

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

Cleveland vs. San Diego at San Diego, Calif., 9:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Colorado vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

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

NBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W Toronto 40 Brooklyn 37 New York 30 Boston 23 Philadelphia 15 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W y-Miami 48 Washington 36 Charlotte 35 Atlanta 31 Orlando 20 CENTRAL DIVISION W y-Indiana 52 Chicago 40 Cleveland 29 Detroit 26 Milwaukee 13

L 31 33 42 48 56

Pct .563 .529 .417 .324 .211

GB – 21/2 101/2 17 25

L 22 35 37 39 52

Pct .686 .507 .486 .443 .278

GB – 121/2 14 17 29

L 20 31 44 45 58

Pct .722 .563 .397 .366 .183

GB – 111/2 231/2 251/2 381/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W L x-San Antonio 55 16 Houston 48 22 Memphis 43 28 Dallas 43 29 New Orleans 31 40 NORTHWEST DIVISION W L Oklahoma City 52 19 Portland 45 27 Minnesota 35 35 Denver 32 40 Utah 23 49 PACIFIC DIVISION W L L.A. Clippers 50 22 Golden State 44 27 Phoenix 43 29 Sacramento 25 46 L.A. Lakers 24 46 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

Pct .775 .686 .606 .597 .437

GB – 61/2 12 121/2 24

Pct .732 .625 .500 .444 .319

GB – 71/2 161/2 201/2 291/2

Pct .694 .620 .597 .352 .343

GB – 51/2 7 241/2 25

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Phoenix 99, Washington 93 Charlotte 116, Brooklyn 111, OT Toronto 99, Boston 90 Cleveland 97, Detroit 96 Minnesota 107, Atlanta 83 New Orleans 98, L.A. Clippers 96 Indiana 84, Miami 83 San Antonio 108, Denver 103 New York 107, Sacramento 99 Memphis 91, Utah 87

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Portland at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Houston, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Charlotte at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Washington, 7 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Chicago, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Utah at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at Denver, 9 p.m.

New York at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

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

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W x-Boston 72 49 Montreal 74 41 Tampa Bay 72 39 Detroit 72 33 Toronto 74 36 Ottawa 72 29 Florida 73 27 Buffalo 72 20 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W Pittsburgh 72 46 N.Y. Rangers 74 41 Philadelphia 72 38 Columbus 72 37 Washington 73 34 New Jersey 72 31 Carolina 72 31 N.Y. Islanders 72 28

L OT Pts GF GA 17 6 104 230 153 26 7 89 190 184 24 9 87 214 193 25 14 80 191 204 30 8 80 216 231 29 14 72 205 243 38 8 62 178 237 44 8 48 138 212 L OT Pts 21 5 97 29 4 86 27 7 83 29 6 80 27 12 80 28 13 75 32 9 71 35 9 65

GF GA 224 180 197 179 206 204 204 196 212 218 175 187 181 205 202 243

WESTERN CONFERENCE 38-35—73

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

San Diego 10 12 .455 Milwaukee 12 16 .429 Atlanta 12 17 .414 Cincinnati 12 17 .414 Chicago 12 18 .400 Los Angeles 6 10 .375 Philadelphia 9 16 .360 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

W 17 14 17 12 14 14 14 11

L 6 8 10 8 11 12 12 13 13 15 13 15 15 14 16 L 10 9 11 9 13 13 13 12

Pct .714 .692 .630 .619 .607 .556 .520 .500 .500 .423 .409 .400 .400 .364 .360 Pct .630 .609 .607 .571 .519 .519 .519 .478

CENTRAL DIVISION x-St. Louis Chicago Colorado Minnesota Dallas Nashville Winnipeg PACIFIC DIVISION

GP 72 73 72 73 72 73 73

W 49 42 45 37 34 31 32

L OT Pts GF GA 16 7 105 233 163 16 15 99 244 188 21 6 96 221 198 25 11 85 182 183 27 11 79 203 207 31 11 73 177 218 32 9 73 202 213

GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-San Jose 74 47 18 9 103 227 177 x-Anaheim 72 47 18 7 101 231 182 Los Angeles 73 42 25 6 90 182 155 Phoenix 73 35 26 12 82 202 207 Vancouver 74 34 30 10 78 181 198 Calgary 73 30 36 7 67 185 214 Edmonton 73 25 39 9 59 180 241 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Vancouver 5, Minnesota 2 N.Y. Rangers 3, Philadelphia 1 Anaheim 3, Calgary 2

TODAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Anaheim at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

SPORTS

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PRICE FROM PAGE B1 three homers and 21 runs scored.

“It’s been an awesome experience,” Price said of his season-plus in Knoxville. “I definitely don’t regret any decision I’ve made up to this point in my baseball career.

The guys here are like brothers now and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.”

The transition from junior college to the SEC has seemingly been a seamless one, especially at the plate. Price was a force at USCS, batting .405 his freshman season and following that with a .451 average in 2012 to set a new school record. He helped led the Fire Ants to the Region X regular-season title in 2011 and to a runner-up finish in the ’12 tournament.

Moving on to the SEC – with nine teams ranked among the top 30 in the country – wasn’t as daunting a challenge as one might think, Price said.

“Yes it’s the SEC and it’s a bigger step, but it’s still the same game I’ve played since I was four years old,” he said.

“The coaches and everyone here have been really great at getting us prepared and have taken a very positive approach with us.

“I’ve had a lot of time in fall games and during the week at practice to work on my swing and my approach so that when a game starts, it’s all just second nature.

They’ve allowed me to keep my own approach at the plate and I just go out and try to stay consistent. That’s the mentality I have and I just let the results take care of themselves.”

Tennessee has seen a resurgence in its baseball program this season and the Vols are in a 5-way tie atop the SEC East along with USC, Florida, Kentucky and Vanderbilt.

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Wilson Hall’s Betsy Cunningham (6) scores on a play at the plate during the Lady Barons’ 8-1 victory over rival Laurence Manning Acadmey on Thursday’s at Julie Skoler Field in Manning.

FIRST PLACE FROM PAGE B1 Powell and Mark Pikpin, two senior right-handers, and they’ll throw in the mid to high 80s.

They’re going to close the door on people as far as getting a lot of runs,” he explained.

“There is no use in throwing our offensive strategy around to get 10 runs because we’re going to have bunt and move runners over.”

Wilson Hall returns 11 players from last year and at times has seven seniors in the batting order.

“They haven’t been complacent or lackadaisical; these guys are playing hard because we’ve got some guys coming up behind them in the lower grades – 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grades — that are just very good baseball players and are pushing these seniors,” Jones said. “That’s making the morale of the team better and bringing out the whole spirit of competition.”

Offensively for the Barons, senior infielder William Creech is hitting at a .570 clip splitting time between second base and third base. Senior Kemper Patton, the team’s leading hitter from last year, is hitting cleanup. Jay Goodson is in the leadoff spot after leading the team in on-base percentage the last two seasons.

McLendon Sears is seeing time at both shortstop and catcher. His older brother,

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Wilson Hall varsity baseball head coach on facing Laurence Manning John Patrick Sears, a Citadel signee, plays in the outfield and at first, while senior William Kinney, another Citadel signee, plays either shortstop or third base when he isn’t pitching and bats somewhere in the middle of the order. His twin brother, Andrew Kinney, patrols center field.

Senior Parker McDuffie and junior Walker Patrick both see time at catcher. Sophomore Edward McMillan sees time at first when John Patrick Sears is on the mound.

John Patrick Sears and William Kinney are the 1-2 punch in the Barons starting rotation with junior Chase Belk as a third option as well as the team’s closer. Jones said Britton Beatson, McLendon Sears, Brandon Spittle, McMillan and Ivan-Rivera Nesrala are seeing time on the mound in relief.

‘It’s been an awesome experience. I definitely don’t regret any decision I’ve made up to this point in my baseball career. The guys here are like brothers now and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.”

SCOTT PRICE Former USC Sumter baseball standout now with Tennessee “You really do have to take things one game and one series at a time,” Price said.

“Our goal is just to win more series than we lose and never get swept. If you do that, you have a great chance to be at the top of the division.”

The Vols sport a tough pitching staff that boasts a team earned run average of 2.67. They’ll send Nick Williams (3-2, 1.88 ERA, 25 strikeouts, 8 walks) to the mound tonight to oppose former Sumter High and Sumter P-15’s standout Jordan Montgomery (3-2, 4.99 ERA, 32 K, 8 BB).

Price never faced Montgomery in high school, but heard about him from former USC Sumter teammate and current Texas Rangers minor leaguer Tyler Smith.

“They were good friends, so I heard a lot about him,” Price said. “I faced him twice last year actually when they came up to Knoxville. I got a solid hit off him and then struck out on three pitches.

“So the matchup’s 50-50 right now.”

BARONS FROM PAGE B1 Scott and Lady Swampcats starter Courtney Beatson both put up zeroes on the scoreboard through two innings, but Wilson Hall rallied for three runs in the top of the third. Danielle de Holl reached on an infield error to open the frame, followed by singles from Betsy Cunningham and Haley Hawkins to load the base. Facing a 1-2 count, Drake Ives fouled off four consecutive Beatson pitches before hitting a ball that caught LMA third baseman Hannah Hodge on a bad hop and dribbled into shallow left, scoring de Holl and Cunningham.

Hawkins would score moments later on Bailey Connor’s grounder to Beatson.

The Lady Barons added a run in the fifth, three in the sixth and one in the seventh.

Cunningham and de Holl both scored twice, with de Holl’s runs both coming after reaching on an error. Hannah Jordan

walked to open the fifth and scored after an infield single from Hawkins, a sacrifice fly from Ives and a Connor single. Jordan doubled to clear the bases in the sixth and Scott scored Wilson Hall’s final run in the seventh after reaching on a two-base infield error.

Rowland praised Scott for her effort on the mound but was also pleased with Beatson’s mound work, which included six strikeouts and four walks.

“She (Scott) is a good pitcher,” Rowland said. “I think she had six or seven strikeouts, and Courtney had six strikeouts. So I’m very pleased with Courtney’s performance. A lot of those runs were unearned, but it doesn’t matter how you get them.

You’ve just got to get them.”

LMA’s lone run came in the sixth as Emily McElveen singled and crossed home plate on Cora Downer’s grounder back to Scott. Hodge and Mary Michael Windham each had a hit for the Lady Swampcats.

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It was that kind of night for the SHS offense, which managed just seven hits and only one that produced a run.

The Gamecocks got on the board first in the second inning to take a 1-0 lead, but they could have broken the game open. A leadoff walk, a single and a bunt single by James Barnes in which he avoided a swipe tag by the pitcher loaded the bases with no outs. But Javon Martin’s RBI walk two batters later was the only damage done as an infield popout and a 6-4-3 double play squashed the rally.

“That’s kind of been our nemesis all year,” Shumake said. “We’ve gotten runners

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on in scoring position, but haven’t come through with that big hit or 2-out hit to drive them home.

“That’s something we’ve got to work on and get better at before the season’s done.”

Phillip Watcher was the lone Gamecock with multiple hits, going 2-for-4.

Brother Jacob Watcher started on the mound for SHS and allowed two runs on five hits with four strikeouts and a walk in three innings. Crawford took over in the fourth, allowing one run on five hits with five punchouts and one walk.

Charlie Barnes came on in the seventh and struck out two in his first inning of work before being tagged with two runs on three hits

in the eighth, combined with a throwing error that added to the Knights’ late fortunes.

McRae led WFHS with three hits, an RBI and two runs scored. Grayson Cottingham also had three hits and scored twice while Jones and Cody Greene each recorded two hits.

Cal Butler’s third-inning double drove in two runs for West and put the Knights on top 2-1 at the time.

Bryce Huckabee picked up the win in relief for West in a dominant 2 2/3 innings. He allowed no runs and one hit with one strikeout and an intentional walk. Knights starter Noah Matthews went 5 1/3 and allowed three runs, two earned, on six hits with three strikeouts and three walks.

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MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

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McMillon to be honored for Carolina League title

BY BARBARA BOXLEITNER Special to The Sumter Item EDITORS NOTE: This story is the third article in a series The Sumter Item will begin featuring McMillon’s journey with the Boston Red Sox organization.

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The championship won by Boston Red Sox high Single-A affiliate Salem last year has been celebrated over time.

Billy McMillon, who managed Salem to the Carolina MCMILLON League title, heard from club executives right away. He said Ben Cherington, Boston’s executive vice president/general manager, called him the night Salem clinched.

“I have a champagne bottle in my hand, and in the other hand Ben Cherington’s talking to me on the phone,” said the Bishopville High School graduate, who will manage the Double-A Portland affiliate this season. “There was some acknowledgment of it.

They were obviously aware.”

After the season, McMillon said, the Red Sox arranged a flight to Boston for him so he could be a part of a presentation of minor league awards.

The organization recognized him before a Red Sox game.

He isn’t sure when he, his staff and players will receive their rings, though he’s been told there will be some sort of presentation.

Boston bound: McMillon was in Boston multiple times during the ‘13 season. He and his family spent the All-Star break there, he said, and he and his wife, Krista, were at the first two World Series games when the Red Sox arranged for staff and spouses to attend.

Family support: McMillon received plenty of support from family when Salem played at Myrtle Beach. His wife, two children and his father, who lives in Sumter, regularly attended games.

No deep South: McMillon’s squad this season doesn’t play close to his South Carolina home. He said the farthest south Portland plays is Richmond, Va., with one series there in early August.

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Perez, Lee tied for lead after 1st round at Texas Open SAN ANTONIO — Long after the fog cleared at TPC San Antonio, Phil Mickelson remained shrouded in an increasingly alarming funk with the Masters two weeks away.

Mickelson shot a 5-over 77 on Thursday in the Texas Open to fall nine strokes back during the suspended first round. The 77 was Lefty’s highest score since a 78 in August in the PGA Championship.

In his previous two starts, Mickelson missed the PEREZ cut in the Honda Classic and tied for 16th three weeks ago at Doral in the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship. He made his only other Texas Open appearance in 1992, so long ago that the event was only his 11th professional start on the PGA Tour.

Pat Perez and Danny Lee shot 4-under 68 to share the clubhouse lead and Andrew Loupe was 4 under with seven holes to play when darkness forced the suspension of play.

The start was delayed 2 hours, 40 minutes because of fog, and 45 players were unable to finish the round.

Bishopville native Tommy Gainey shot a 1-over par.

WILSON’S FUNERAL SATURDAY

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Private funeral services for Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson will be held in his hometown of Detroit on Saturday.

The team made the announcement Thursday, two days after the 95-year-old Hall of Fame owner died at his home in Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich.

The Bills are planning to hold a public celebration and remembrance honoring Wilson at a date that has yet to be determined.

The Bills ask that donations made on Wilson’s behalf be made out to the Hospice Foundation of Western new York, the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan chapter, and St. John Hospital Medical Center in support of the Wilson telemonitoring program.

RB MORENO SIGNS WITH MIAMI

MIAMI — Running back Knowshon Moreno has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Miami Dolphins, whose running game ranked 26th in the NFL last season.

Moreno, a five-year veteran, had his best season in 2013 when he rushed for 1,038 yards, caught 60 passes and scored 13 touchdowns playing with Peyton Manning and the

Denver Broncos.

TITANS SIGN LB PHILLIPS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multiyear deal with linebacker Shaun Phillips.

The Titans announced the deal Thursday.

The 10-year veteran ranks ninth with 79½ sacks over the past decade in the NFL. He also has forced 22 forced fumbles in 152 career games with his first nine seasons in San Diego. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound linebacker played all 16 games for Denver last season with 10 sacks, 36 tackles, an interception and two forced fumbles.

WILLIAMS BEATS SHARAPOVA

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova for the 15th consecutive time, rallying in both sets Thursday for a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the Sony Open semifinals.

Williams is seeking a record seventh Key Biscayne title.

She improved to 16-2 against Sharapova and hasn’t lost to her favorite foil since 2004.

The No. 1-ranked Williams won with a superior serve and better returns. She hit nine aces and broke five times, helping her rebound from deficits of 4-1 in the first set and 2-0 in the second.

Williams earned her 14th consecutive victory against a top-10 player. Her opponent in Saturday’s final will be the winner of the semifinal Thursday night between reigning Australian Open champion Li Na and Dominika Cibulkova.

POLICE: IRSAY HAD $29K IN CASH

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay had $29,000 in cash and bottles of prescription drugs in his vehicle when he was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving, according to a police arrest report.

The cash was contained in Irsay’s briefcase, wallet and two laundry bags, the report said. The report said bottles containing pills of various colors were stored in the metal briefcase and in bags on the floor of the passenger side.

TRAIL BLAZERS 100 HAWKS 85

ATLANTA — LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 16 rebounds in his return from a back injury, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-85 on Thursday night to end a three-game losing streak.

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Stanford’s Stefan Nastic, right, and Dayton’s Matt Kavanaugh, left, prepare to go for a rebound during the Flyers’ 82-72 victory in a South Regional semifinal game of the NCAA tournament on Thursday in Memphis, Tenn.

Dayton keeps winning MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jordan Sibert scored 18 points, Kendall Pollard added a season-high 12 and Dayton rolled past Stanford 82-72 on Thursday to make the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight for the first time since 1984.

No. 11 Dayton (26-10) continued its underdog run and this one wasn’t particularly close. The 6-foot-4 Sibert was spectacular, slashing to the basket and draining 3-pointers, to help the Flyers lead for almost the entire night.

Dayton showed its depth early, using 12 players in the first half to slowly wear Stanford down.

No. 10 Stanford (23-13) had the superior post play, but it wasn’t enough. Chasson Randle led the Cardinal with 21 points, but shot 5 of 21 from the field. Dwight Powell added 17 and Stefan Nastic — who fouled out with more than five minutes left — had 15.

Dayton plays the winner of UCLA-Florida on Saturday in the South Regional final.

Sibert finished 7 of 12 from the field, including 4 of 9 from 3-point range. He had plenty of help. Devin Oliver scored 12 points and Matt Kavanaugh added 10.

Dayton made just about everything it threw at the basket early. Scoochie Smith’s corner 3-pointer put the Flyers ahead 15-13 early and Stanford’s Dwight Powell — who averages nearly 14 points per game — was quickly banished to the bench with two fouls.

Foul trouble was a com-

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mon early theme, and a much bigger problem for Stanford than Dayton.

The Cardinal rely on a 6-man rotation while Dayton regularly plays 11 or 12.

When the Flyers would lose a man to foul trouble, they simply replaced him with someone who was just as capable.

Things went from bad to worse for Stanford late in the first half. The Cardinal fell behind by double-digits and coach Johnny Dawkins was called for a technical foul.

Sibert nailed a 3-pointer from the corner to give Dayton a 42-29 lead, though the Flyers had to settle for a 42-32 halftime advantage.

Stanford made a comeback early in the second half — as famous Cardinal supporters Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice looked on — thanks to strong post play.

But the Cardinal simply couldn’t stay out of foul trouble. Nastic — who was leading Stanford with 13 points at the time — picked up his fourth foul with more than 13 minutes remaining and fouled out with more than five minutes left.

Stanford managed to pull within 64-58 after Powell made the bucket and free

throw after being fouled, but the Cardinal couldn’t get any closer. The Flyers simply kept sending waves at the Cardinal, scoring from inside and out in the final minutes.

Both teams had made impressive runs to make it to this point. Dayton had knocked off in-state rival Ohio State and Syracuse while Stanford has dispatched higher-seeds New Mexico and Kansas.

WEST REGIONAL (2) WISCONSIN 69 (6) BAYLOR 52 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Frank Kaminsky scored 19 points and blocked six shots, and Wisconsin romped into the West Regional final with a dominant 69-52 victory over Baylor on Thursday.

Ben Brust hit three 3-pointers and scored 14 points for the second-seeded Badgers (29-7), who jumped to a 14-point lead in the first half and never let up on the overmatched Bears (26-12).

The 7-foot Kaminsky and his disciplined teammates shredded the Baylor zone defense that played so well in the first two games. Wisconsin also methodically shut down Baylor’s talented offense while moving into its second regional final in 13 years under Bo Ryan, who has never reached a Final Four in a 700-win coaching career.

Cory Jefferson scored 15 points for the sixth-seeded Bears, who did little with their third Sweet 16 trip in five years.

From wire reports

NCAA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE The Associated Press Regional Semifinals At Madison Square Garden New York Today UConn (28-8) vs. Iowa State (287), 7:27 p.m.

Michigan State (28-8) vs. Virginia (30-6), 9:57 p.m.

Regional Championship Sunday Semifinal winners

SOUTH REGIONAL

Regional Semifinals At FedExForum Memphis, Tenn.

Thursday Dayton 82, Stanford 72 Florida (34-2) vs. UCLA (28-8), (late)

Regional Championship Saturday Semifinal winners

MIDWEST REGIONAL

Regional Semifinals At Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis Today Michigan (27-8) vs. Tennessee (24-12), 7:15 p.m.

Kentucky (26-10) vs. Louisville (31-5), 9:45 p.m.

Regional Championship Sunday, March 30 Semifinal winners

WEST REGIONAL

Regional Semifinals At The Honda Center Anaheim, Calif.

Thursday Wisconsin 69, vs. Baylor52 San Diego State (31-4) vs. Arizona (32-4), (late) Regional Championship Saturday Semifinal winners

FINAL FOUR

At AT&T Stadium Arlington, Texas National Semifinals Saturday, April 5 East champion vs. South champion Midwest champion vs. West champion

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Monday, April 7 Semifinal winners

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USC picks up commitment from OL Lemieux Offensive lineman Shane Lemieux (6-feet-6-inches, 295 pounds) of Yakima, Wash., made a return visit to South Carolina on Monday after first visiting on Friday, and before leaving he made a commitment to the Gamecocks.

That give USC four new pledges for the 2015 football recruit class in less than a week.

Lemieux said he’s completely sold on USC and his commitment is solid though he does want his mother to visit and give final approval.

“It’s the place for me,” Lemieux said. “I am a Gamecock, but I want my mom and stepdad and my little sister to come down. I’m sure they will love it. They’ve been to all the other visits. I want them to be there when I officially commit in another month or so.”

Lemieux said he was impressed by what USC OL coach Shawn Elliott told him about the program, the Southeastern Conference and the attention OLs from the SEC receive from National Football League scouts. And he’s looking forward to playing for Elliott. “I told him if I commit he has to bust my butt,” Lemieux said.

He also had Oregon high up on his list. His other offers included North Carolina State, Miami, East Carolina, California, Boise State, Arizona State and Washington State.

Lemieux is USC’s eighth commitment for the ‘15 class.

Since last Thursday, USC has added wide receiver Michael Bowman, defensive back Mark Fields Jr., OL Paris Palmer and Lemieux.

Fields (5-11, 184) of Cornelius, N.C., committed to USC on Saturday while on campus for an unofficial visit to watch a spring practice. Fields made his commitment to head coach Steve Spurrier and secondary coach Grady Brown while meeting with the pair in Spurrier’s office.

“It’s close to home and it’s a good opportunity for me to come in and play and be a part of a great team,” Fields said. “Coach Brown’s coaching plays into my game. With his coaching I can accomplish a lot of things in taking my game to the next level. I like everything they do. Everything they do is what I’ve done in high school.”

Fields Jr., the son of former Carolina Panthers linebacker Mark Fields, is regarded as one of the top cornerback talents in the ‘15 class. Last season, he had 43 tackles with three interceptions.

“My cover skills are real good,” Fields Jr. said. “I’m very physical and I like to use my physicality. And I’m good with my hands and feet.”

His other offers included Clemson, Tennessee, NCSU, Ohio State, North Carolina, Wake Forest and Alabama. He said he’s not sure if he will totally shut down his recruiting and not take any more visits.

That’s something he said he had to discuss further with his mother.

Palmer (6-8, 305) of Lackawanna Junior College in Pennsylvania also visited USC on Saturday. He left Columbia with the feeling that the Gamecocks were his favorite, but that feeling wasn’t strong enough for him to commit.

Palmer, who is from Plymouth, N.C., returned to Lackawanna on Sunday when he decided to commit to USC.

He also has offers from Penn State, Ohio State, Temple, ECU, Arizona State, South Florida, Miami and Baylor.

Louisiana State is the latest to offer OL Zach Giella of Augusta, Ga. He will visit Baton Rouge on April 5 for LSU’s spring game. Giella visited Auburn last week and is planning to visit FSU soon. With more interest, Giella intends to take a look at each program. This, however, has not deterred his interest in USC. “I still hear from them almost every day,” Giella said.

“They stay in contact with me and let me know how much they want me. I get a letter from them almost every day.

Obviously, it’s a good program and it’s close to home.”

Michigan is the most recent program to begin showing interest along with Stanford.

His offers are from USC, LSU, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Mississippi, Duke and Missouri.

Defensive lineman Dexter Wideman of Saluda High School was one of USC’s top signees in February, and the Gamecocks signed him knowing he still had plenty of academic work to complete to be eligible as a freshman. According to his head coach, Wideman is closer to accomplishing that goal.

“He’s progressed towards the ultimate goal of qualifying, but nothing will be official until the summer,” Saluda head coach Stewart Young said. “He may have to take some summer school classes to improve his GPA (grade point average). He may have to do a couple of (class) doovers to help with the sliding scale.”

Young said it could be as late as July before Wideman’s status for this season is determined. Young said if Wideman does not qualify, USC will place him at Georgia Military JC. CLEMSON

OL Jake Fruhmorgen of Tampa, Fla., made an unofficial visit to Florida on Saturday, beginning a stretch of final visits leading to his decision early next month. “It went well,” Fruhmorgen said.

“I spent about 40 minutes with (head) Coach (Will) Muschamp.”

Fruhmorgen spent three days at Clemson earlier this month, and the Tigers put themselves in good shape with him. Even after the visit to Gainesville, Fruhmorgen is calling Clemson the leader.

“It’s close, 55-45 (percent) Clemson. Until tomorrow,” he added with a laugh. “I like the campus and the facilities. I really felt comfortable. It’s a family atmosphere.”

Fruhmorgen was scheduled to visit Notre Dame, Michigan and Ohio State this week. He plans to make his decision in the time frame of April 7-9.

WR Juval Mollette of Randleman, N.C., has moved Clemson and UNC to the top

of his list and said his decision will come down to those Atlantic Coast Conference rivals though Phil Kornblut he plans to take all five RECRUITING of his official CORNER visits before making the call. Mollette attended junior days at both schools. He had been to Clemson before, but the junior day visit gave him another close-up look at things.

“It was good to see what they showed me,” he said.

“That was my first junior day there so I got some good information.”

Besides another look at the campus, Mollette got further information on the offensive ran by offensive coordinator Chad Morris. “They talked about how much they throw the ball deep,” said Mollette, who is being recruited as an outside WR after catching 56 passes for 661 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He spent most of his time talking with WR coach Jeff Scott.

Mollette said Clemson and UNC are recruiting him with the same intensity, and there’s no leader between the two. He recently added offers from Ole Miss and West Virginia. His other offers are Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Georgia Tech, NCSU, WF, ECU, Duke and Tennessee.

Clemson has been among the favorites for LB Natrez Patrick (6-4, 245) of Atlanta. At one time, Patrick had a top five that included the Tigers, but he has since decided to do away with any favorites. Patrick maintains a good relationship with Clemson coaches and plans to visit in the future. “(Assistant) Coach (Mike) Reed is the main guy I talk to up there,” Patrick said.

“He is the one who comes by the school to see me. I have a very good relationship with him. They were one of my top five schools when I had a list, if that tells you anything. I definitely want to get up there for a visit.”

USC also has offered Patrick, but he said he’s not heard from the Gamecocks in some time. He was scheduled to visit Georgia last weekend.

LB Leo Lewis III (6-0, 238) of Brookhaven, Miss., has a Clemson offer, and he said Clemson is a school that does interest him. “I’ve always been a fan of Clemson,” he said. “It’s a great school with a great tradition. Right now, I’m just getting to know (defensive coordinator) Coach (Brent) Venables and I do plan on visiting there.”

Lewis has attended junior days at Mississippi State and Alabama, and both have offered. His offers include Clemson, Ole Miss, Alabama, Mississippi State, UCLA, Cal, Florida, FSU, Arkansas, Auburn,

LSU, Mizzou, Texas A&M, Tennessee and Oregon State.

OL Drew Richmond (6-6, 315) of Memphis, Tenn., is one of the nation’s most sought after offensive tackles with over 30 offers. He has cut his list to 11 and Clemson is a survivor.

“I have a good relationship with (assistant) Coach (Dan) Brooks and Coach Morris,” said Richmond. “I’m going to try to visit the first weekend in April if it can be worked out. Clemson has a great chance. I feel I would fit well into their offense. I’ve seen them on TV. I don’t like the fast pace. Big guys don’t like to run, but everybody runs the fast pace.”

Richmond has visited Ole Miss and Memphis and is going to Auburn the end of this month. He also plans to visit LSU and camp at UNC. He might cut his list more this summer and plans to announce on Sept. 9.

CLEMSON AND USC

DB Rashad Roundtree (6-1, 195) of Evans, Ga., is one of the top safety prospects in the country and “can go anywhere he wants to,” according to his head coach, Jarrett Troxler.

“But I believe he wants to play in the SEC,” Troxler said of Roundtree. “He’s a smart kid, a down-to-earth kid. He wants to take some visits and kind of get his bearings. He’ll be a guy who will wait until after his senior season.”

Roundtree visited UGA on Saturday. He’s also been to Auburn and Duke. Roundtree was going to visit USC for one of its first spring practices, but weather issues nixed that.

He plans to visit this spring, but the date hasn’t been set.

He’s also going to visit Clemson at some point. Roundtree is in regular contact with USC and Clemson recruiters.

“He likes USC a lot,” Troxler said. “He’s talked to Coach Spurrier a good bit on the phone. And he likes Clemson a lot. He’s talked to Coach Venables and Coach Morris, and they’ve been actively recruiting him.”

Troxler expects Roundtree to narrow his list to five by the start of his season and take all five of his official visits before he makes his decision.

Athlete RayRay McCloud of Tampa has been to USF and FSU for junior days and has visited Florida and Central Florida as well.

“I plan on visiting Clemson in the next two weeks for a spring practice,” McCloud said.

The Tigers continue to show interest in McCloud. “I know they want me to come and play running back,” he said. “I know they’re a big school and are building their program.”

USC has offered as well, though he has not heard from the Gamecocks recently. McCloud still feels USC is interested and he would like to visit Columbia. Miami is his next visit.

RB Traveon Samuel of Phenix City, Ala., hopes to get to

USC for a spring practice visit within the next couple of weeks. FSU is another school Samuel wants to see. His last visit was to Auburn, which is very close to home. Though he has not heard from Clemson lately, Samuel said he remains interested in the Tigers. “If they ask me to come, I would love to go visit their school,” he said.

WR Van Jefferson (6-2, 175) of Brentwood, Tenn., has receiving in his genes. He’s the son of former NFL star WR Shawn Jefferson, who is now an assistant coach with the Tennessee Titans. The younger Jefferson is plowing his own trail now after a junior season of 87 catches for 1,257 yards and 14 TDs. He has a dozen offers, including Clemson and USC. The others are PSU, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Auburn, Ohio State, Purdue, Ole Miss, Middle Tennessee, Mississippi State and UGA. At this point, Jefferson holds interest in the Tigers and Gamecocks and wants to visit both as soon as possible.

Jefferson has visited Ohio State, Vandy and Tennessee, and he plans to take more visits before trimming his list.

He wants to make his decision before the season.

Quarterback Torrance Gibson of Plantation , Fla., planned to visit Clemson this week while on his spring break. Gibson also planned to see Tennessee, Oklahoma, LSU, Auburn, Alabama and Florida. Gibson also holds offers from USC, Ohio State, ND, Boston College, Michigan, Miami, FSU, WVU, Nebraska, USF among others.

OTHERS

James Madison is the second school to offer DB Dominique Lemon of Blythewood High. Towson was his first.

Lemon was scheduled to visit NCSU and Old Dominion last weekend.

Other schools showing interest include UGA, Florida and VT. He attended junior days at all three schools this winter. “Georgia likes my film and told me they want me come to a camp there this summer,” he said. “I’m definitely going to that.”

Gaffney High OL TJ Haney visited Vandy last weekend. He has an offer from the Commodores and has been strong on them. He also has offers from WF, ODU and Marshall and plans to announce his commitment on April 4. One of his next visits before announcing will be to USC this weekend.

Defensive end Michael Barnett of Woodland High in Dorchester visited UGA last Friday. The newest offers for Crestwood High RB Ty’Son Williams are GT and Michigan. DB Stephen Griffin of Charlotte, son of former Clemson RB Steve Griffin and a Clemson target, committed to Tennessee.

Tight end Chris Clark of Avon, Conn., who had USC in his final 10, committed to UNC.

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WILLIE MAE PRESSLEY BISHOPVILLE — Willie Mae Pearson Pressley, 82, of Linden, N.J., passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

She retired from Electro Catheter Corp. in Rahway, N.J., after 27 years. A member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, she served in many capacities: nursPRESSLEY es unit, flower club, Dorcas Missionary, church anniversary committee and repast committee.

Surviving are her daughter, Jeannette Ellis (James); sisters, Rosa Lee Slater (Jessie) and Mary E. Mayo; two granddaughters, Alissa EllisHawkins and Miranda EllisGraf; two great-grandsons, Sebastian and Shiah Graf; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Celebrations of life services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1002 Rivington St., Roselle, N.J. Visitation will be at 10 a.m.

Local service and interment will be held at noon Saturday at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Bishopville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Worthy Scholarship Fund, c/o Bethlehem Baptist Church.

For information or to send condolences, visit ggwoodyfuneralhome.com.

Square Deal Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of local arrangements.

MARIE GREEN Marie Green, 87, died March 26, 2014, at her residence in Pinewood.

Born Aug. 26, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Mary Thompson.

The family will receive friends at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Jeffrey and Delphine Green, 2964

Chewing Road, Pinewood.

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

JAMES CAPERS Jr. James “Big Boy” Capers Jr., 66, departed this life on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at C.M. Tucker Nursing Center in Columbia.

Born May 30, 1947, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late James Sr. and Martha Parker Capers.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of Charles Clea, 5580 Fish Road, Sumter, SC 29154.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

WILLIE JONES BISHOPVILLE — It is with sorrow that the passing of Willie Jones on March 24, 2014, is announced.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kings of Kings World Outreach Ministries, 1332 Darlington St., Timmonsville, with Elder Charles Wright, pastor.

A public viewing will be held from noon until 6 p.m. today at King of King Ministries.

The family is receiving friends at the home, 205 E. McLendon St., Timmonsville.

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

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

EARTHY McCRAY SUMMERTON — Earthy Lee Starks McCray, 83, widow of Abraham “Son” McCray, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at her home, 1098 Goins Place, Summerton.

She was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Pinkney Joe and Mamie Jones Starks.

The family is receiving friends at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Zephaniah and Ruther McCray, 23 S. Church St., Summerton, and brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Willie and Catherine Starks, 3477 Wash Davis Road, Summerton.

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

LOLINE H. DINKINS Loline Harriott Dinkins, 97, departed this life on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at her residence.

Born Feb. 8, 1917, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late James and Jane Chaney Harriott.

The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Bulah D. Kittrell, 5550 Tally Yates Drive, Rembert, SC 29128.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

ALICE B. NEWMUIS NATHANIEL HUGGINS BISHOPVILLE — It is with sorrow that the passing of Nathaniel Huggins on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, is announced.

The family is receiving friends at 207 Chuck Drive, Hartsville.

Alice B. Newmuis, 85, widow of John Newmuis, departed this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 14, 1929, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Willie and Rachel Pitts McCleary.

THE SUMTER ITEM The family will be receiving friends at the home, 1007 Dover Circle, Sumter.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

YARDLEY O. ROBINSON Yardley O. Robinson, 50, husband of Maxine Lucky Robinson, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born Oct. 20, 1963, in Sumter, he was a son of Betty Robinson and the late Matthew Robinson.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the home, 2630 Lorentz Drive, Sumter.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

HASKELL P. SPIGNER III MANNING — Haskell Paul Spigner III, 53, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at McLeod Hospital in Florence.

Born Oct. 4, 1960, in Manning, he was a son of Ruby Lee Tennant Spigner and the late Haskell Paul Spigner Jr. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his mother of Manning; a daughter, Christian Spigner of Manning; a son, Brandon Tucker of Manning; a granddaughter, Alaina Spigner; and a sister, Pamela Sue John (Glenn) of Cross.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Morris Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Home Branch Baptist Church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Lynwood Gamble, Joseph Gamble Jr., David Myers, Joseph Tennant, Gregory Tennant and Glenn John.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service at Stephens

Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Home Branch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1667 Stone Road, Manning, SC 29102.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

CAROLYN B. GAINEY DARLINGTON — Carolyn Doris Biddix Gainey, 73, widow of Frank Gainey, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at her home in Darlington.

Born in Asheville, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Lonnie and Leora Rice Biddix.

Mrs. Gainey was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church. She retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance Co. Surviving are three sons, Charles A. Penland, Ronald G. Baker and Donald R. Baker; three sisters, Rosalie (Jack) Chastain, Madeline (Jack) Edwards and Ginger Fletcher; a brother, Theodore Biddix; seven grandsons; and four granddaughters.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, James E. Penland; and a brother, Edward Biddix.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with the Rev. Sammy Thompson officiating.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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.

MARK MY WORDS: COMMENTARY

Commitment to something will lead to greater success I recently read an article on commitment that I found particularly compelling.

This article was not really about tennis or sports per se, but did have some parallels that carry over into the tennis arena. The thrust behind the entire text was that one seldom achieves a level of success which gives any real personal satisfaction without a serious commitment to the desired endeavor. I am a firm believer that sports are a microcosm of life and this subject surely is a good example.

Any tennis player who is worth his or her salt is interested in getting better and to that end might even go out and practice a bit in order to make that happen. On occasion we see a little success and other times we don’t. The worst case might be that we are a little disappointed if we didn’t improve as much as we wanted.

If, on the other hand, we did see a little growth in our game, then our happiness index rose by a factor of .5 on a scale of 1 to 10. Approaching your tennis game this way does keep one on a fairly even emotional keel and in the

middle of that bellshaped curve.

With this approach there are few devastating loses and about the same number Mark of good wins, Reardon but there is a modest little price to be paid here. Now, I don’t want to seem melodramatic by using a choice of words like “price to be paid,” but I do believe by choosing certain courses of action that we limit our level of success and maybe the potential for a more abundant life.

I believe that by choosing to be committed to a course of action, we give ourselves a better chance to see a level of improvement that will bring true satisfaction. In order to be truly committed to a plan, one must have a vision of where he or she wants to go and then set some goals. For those goals to be useful, a player needs to exceed the current grasp.

I know you must be thinking that you do not have time for the type of commitment I

am endorsing. It really isn’t about time though; it’s about making a decision to be dedicated to your plan and then working that plan into your schedule. You must decide how much time you commit to it and being committed to the plan is the critical thing.

Few people make the choice I described in the previous paragraph because there is emotional risk involved when one states the purpose and essentially “goes for it.” The high that is achieved when one reaches the goal is exhilarating, but the low if one falls short can be pretty tough as well. You have to be willing to crawl out onto that emotional limb and chance having the limb snap with you on it.

I feel the risk is worth it. If we spend much of our lives protecting ourselves from disappointment, we will lead a life of mediocrity and rarely get to experience the sheer joy of accomplishing something to which we committed ourselves.

I think whatever the commitment, you have to be willing to make your endeavor known. That doesn’t mean you have to take out an article

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

ACC men’s basketball tourney to return to N.C. in ’19, ’20

BY AARON BEARD The Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament will return to North Carolina after its two-year stay in New York.

Commissioner John Swofford said at a news conference SWOFFORD Thursday that Charlotte’s Time Warner Cable Arena would host the event in 2019 followed the next year by the Greensboro Coliseum, located a short drive from the league’s headquarters.

The announcement came one day after the league said

it would hold its 2017 and 2018 tournaments in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, which marked a shift from the tournament’s Southern roots after waves of league realignment. The tournament has been held in North Carolina for 50 of 61 years, including in Greensboro earlier this month.

Greensboro will host again next year, followed by Washington, D.C., in 2016.

Swofford said the league’s 15 schools wanted to pursue new opportunities while not abandoning the tournament’s regional ties, though he acknowledged the New York announcement probably caused some unrest among league’s traditionalists.

“Hopefully we’ve hit a

sweet spot as we look ahead and going forward,” Swofford said.

When Louisville arrives in July to replace Big Tenbound Maryland, the league will have seven former Big East schools compared to only five charter members from 1953.

The tournament began in North Carolina State’s Reynolds Coliseum in March 1954 and has been held in seven cities and 11 venues.

The Greensboro Coliseum has hosted the tournament 25 times, including earlier this month when Virginia won, and has been the longtime host of the ACC women’s tournament. Charlotte has hosted it a dozen times, most recently in 2008.

in the newspaper and make a public proclamation, but you cannot keep it a secret either.

There needs to be at least one person, preferably more, who will hold you accountable. Accountability helps keep all of us from being less than we are truly capable of being.

As I intimated in my opening paragraph, this article is not necessarily about tennis.

It is about making a commitment to anything that will cause you to live with a little more gusto and potentially get to experience some highs that may be missing in your life. It’s true that there may be some disappointments along the way, but those disappointments are not failures nor are they final; they are just part of the process.

Years ago I saw a movie that had a very dramatic line that goes nicely with this article.

The protagonist in the film is

speaking to his son about a move the family is going to make and the son is clearly concerned this may not be the best for the family. The protagonist fixes his gaze on his son and said, “A person needs new experiences. Without change something sleeps deep inside and seldom awakens,” With renewed intensity his gaze becomes transfixed and said, “The sleeper must awaken,” Awaken the sleeper in you and commit to something that brings about a change that revives your old desire to be more than you are. Mark my words, it will make a difference.

Mark Rearden has been the head tennis professional at Palmetto Tennis Center since June of 2010. In this column, he is not speaking on behalf of Palmetto Tennis Center or the City of Sumter.

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Time to say goodbye to ‘Piers Morgan Live’

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Tonight brings us the final broadcast of “Piers Morgan Live” (9 p.m., CNN). I could make an obvious joke, like “Piers Morgan Dead”! But I prefer to begin this autopsy with a simple question: Hey, CNN. What took you so long?

Review television long enough and you’re never surprised when shows get canceled. Instead, you wonder why they stayed on so long, or ever aired at all.

The soon-to-expire “Piers Morgan Live” is a good example. CNN is reportedly a news network. Did Piers Morgan’s show ever make news? If it did, it certainly wasn’t on the level of his predecessor. While Larry King enjoyed rambling, discursive interviews with vintage celebrities like Martha Raye, he did offer the occasional serious guest. Heck, his show all but launched the third-party candidacy of Ross Perot in 1992. But, as they say, that was another century and a long time ago — a time when CNN still mattered.

Morgan’s competitor, Megan Kelly of Fox News, knows how to make news. She certainly knew that her comments on “The Kelly File” last December, declaring that Santa Claus and Jesus were indisputably “white,” would make headlines, and that Fox News’ wellcultivated audience would relish such remarks. Kelly’s comments may have been pointless, hurtful, stupid and bigoted, but at least she demonstrated a keen awareness of just who watches her show and her network.

Can the same be said of Morgan? “Piers Morgan Live” did not have much of an audience for the simple fact that Morgan was neither likable nor interesting. Why did this foreign journalist, deeply loathed in his home country for his place in the U.K. phone-hacking scandal, have a prime-time

perch on an American network? Why did he have a job at all?

CULT CHOICE At the pinnacle of his sitcom success, Bill Cosby appeared in the 1987 spy comedy “Leonard Part 6” (8 p.m., This TV), a movie so unfunny and so poorly received that Cosby and director Paul Weiland largely disowned it and blamed each other for its failure.

SERIES NOTES Two hours of “Dateline NBC” (8 p.m.) * Mandy’s career comes into focus on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Two episodes of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., r, CW, TV-14) * Bowling league politics boil over on “The Neighbors” (8:30 p.m., ABC, TVPG) * A big-league approach to baby back ribs on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Joel’s new hires aren’t up to the task on “Hart of Dixie” (9 p.m., CW, TV-PG) * “20/20” (10 p.m., ABC).

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AROUND TOWN Free income tax filing services and FAFSA applications will be provided through April 15 as follows: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 3-8 p.m. Saturdays, appointments only on Sundays, Goodwill Job-Link Center, 1028 Broad St., (803) 7745006; and 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Lee County Adult Education, 123 E. College St., Bishopville, (803) 484-4040.

For details or appointments, call Ms. Samuels at (803) 240-8355.

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will offer free income tax assistance and electronic filing for taxpayers with low to middle incomes. All ages are welcome and you do not have to be an AARP member. Assistance available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through April 15 at the Shepherd’s Center, 24 Council St. For details, call Lynda at (803) 469-8322.

The Sumter Chapter of POMC (Parents of Murdered Children) will hold its first meeting 5:30-7 p.m. today at the Birnie HOPE Center. Call Maggie Richardson at (803) 236-9086 for details.

The Clarendon County Branch NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet will be held at 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 29, at the F.E. DuBose Career Center, Manning. Lonnie Randolph, president of the South Carolina Conference Branch NAACP, will speak. For tickets, contact Mary Cooper at (843) 659-4472 or (803) 3724117.

Old McCaskill’s Farm will hold its 2014 Spring Farm Day and annual sheep shearing from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30.

Events will include: sheep shearing viewing; a border collie demonstration; working saw mill; spinner, weaver and quilters; and much more. Farm fresh concessions also available. Admission: $4 per person. Children under age 2 are admitted free. The farm is located at 377 Cantey Lane, Rembert.

Visit www.oldmccaskillfarm. com or call (803) 432-9537.

Lincoln High School Class of 1964 will hold a reunion meeting at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. The Clarendon County Democratic Party will meet Thursday, April 3, at the Manning Restaurant, 476 N. Brooks St., Manning. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Keegan litigates a conflict between a pimp and a violent Hollywood agent on “Rake” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• Crash-test dummy duty on “Enlisted” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-PG).

• Burt and Virginia want to fill their empty nest with a needy dog on “Raising Hope” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• Two killer cases converge on “Hannibal” (10 p.m., NBC, TV14).

• Alan has the world on his shoulders as he takes on The Scythe in the season finale of “Helix” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-PG).

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The 4th Annual Daffodil Arts & Crafts Show will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 5, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at American Legion Post 15, 30 Artillery Drive. Vendors will include: Amy with Scentsy; Lisa’s Pillow Case Dresses; Origami Owl with Pam; Just Kil n’ Time; Bows and More; Natural Handmade Soaps; and many more. Please bring a nonperishable food item.

The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Charles E. Black, president of the Kershaw Area Chapter of the NFB, will speak.

Transportation provided within the coverage area.

Contact Debra Canty, chapter president, at DebraCanC2@frontier.com or (803) 775-5792. For more information, call the 24/7 recorded message line at (206) 376-5992.

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Medical wake-up call prompts questions DEAR ABBY — I have been married almost four years. Recently I had some medical problems that Dear Abby were my wake-up ABIGAIL call. I’m fine VAN BUREN now, but I no longer am willing to wait for “someday.”

I decided to try some new hobbies, one of which is skydiving. I had said for years I’d never do it because I’m afraid of heights. But I have changed my mind, and for me, this is a big deal.

When I asked my husband what he thought, his re-

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sponse was, “I’m not spending the day just to see you jump out of an airplane.”

Talk about disappointing!

I have always “gone with the flow” when he has wanted to do something. I know he doesn’t want to go skydiving, but all I wanted was his support, and maybe someone to take a video or pictures.

His response has left me wondering about a lot of things. I have had enough of his negativity. He doesn’t do anything except stay home.

I guess I expected him to be excited for me, or to say he didn’t want me doing it. The first is what I would have preferred. Now I’m not sure where I go from here.

Disappointed in San Diego

THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

DEAR DISAPPOINTED — I hope you realize this letter isn’t about skydiving, but your husband’s refusal to help you celebrate your new lease on life.

A successful marriage is one in which a couple ideally grows TOGETHER. If your husband is unwilling or unable to do that, then “where you go from here” is to first ask him if he’s willing to talk to a marriage counselor with you. If he’s not, then schedule some sessions for yourself with a licensed professional and discuss the circumstances that led to your “wake-up call.”

It will help you rationally — and unemotionally — decide how best to enjoy this gift of life you have been given.

JUMBLE

SUDOKU

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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

ACROSS 1 Dominion 6 Food on a stick 11 Olympus OM-2, briefly 14 Templo Mayor builder 15 Home to some mollusks 16 Plus 17 Guys with plenty of time for child care?

20 Stirling topper 21 One in Marseille 22 Is gaga over 23 Astern 24 They’re established 26 Lament following an Elizabethan wardrobe malfunction?

31 Hei-tiki wearers 32 Passes between peaks 33 “Stat!”

34 Pop star John 35 Sched. producer 36 Tie together 38 Island R&B derivative 39 “Dragonwyck” author Seton 40 Resolution targets 41 Like Barney with his pal?

45 “Twisted” actress Richards 46 Short life story?

47 Small power source 49 The lot 50 Banff Upper Hot Springs, e.g.

53 Got locked out of a Finnish sauna during winter?

57 Feel rotten 58 End of __ 59 Remove 60 Gnarly relative 61 Greek salad features 62 Lets DOWN 1 Slew 2 University founder Cornell 3 “Up and __!”

4 Sheltered side 5 Nationwide sandwich debut of 1972 6 Citizen of Little Salem, Colorado 7 Flight stat 8 It’s good for Michel 9 NFL owner who moved the Oakland Raiders to L.A. and back 10 11-Down supporters 11 Show found-

ed as a vehicle for Scott Hamilton 12 Ear piece 13 Acuff and Orbison 18 __’acte 19 Big Ben sound 23 Prefix with ballistic 24 “Hallelujah!”

25 “That’s for sure!”

26 __ blue streak 27 Inconsistent way to run 28 Baker’s creations 29 Pointed out 30 Milk sources for Pecorino cheese 31 Fit together well 36 Outdoor camera us-

er’s accessory 37 Actor Robert De __ 39 Dye compound 42 “Holy moly!”

43 Greening up 44 Willing cohort?

47 Way out there 48 Musical highlight 49 Cries of discovery 50 Sibelius’ “The __ of Tuonela” 51 Unwanted visitor 52 Some pints 54 Fishing aid 55 Musical syllable 56 Profitable rock

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Krisha Aisha, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 356 Manning Ave. Suite B, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 6, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Summons & Notice SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1635 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER PHH Mortgage Corporation , Plaintiff, v.

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

(011227-01257) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Alexander C. Haskell: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 900 Perry Blvd, Sumter, SC 29154, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 207-07-02-019, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Ste 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty

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

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(30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Steven Ray Short; Sevein Short; Defendant(s). (011227-01349)

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

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Liquor License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Krisha Aisha, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Liquor at 356 Manning Ave., Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 6, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

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

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) H. Guyton Murrell (SC Bar # 064134) John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635) Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 14-CP-43-0168 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 1845 North Main St, Sumter, SC 29153, being designated

in the County tax records as TMS# 2460002010, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Ste 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South

Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such

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TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina February 28, 2014 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on January 27, 2014.

Columbia, South Carolina February 28, 2014

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

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) H. Guyton Murrell (SC Bar # 064134) John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635) Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 February 28, 2014 A-4448061

SUMMONS IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET # 2014-DR-43-012 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wm. Karl Newman, Jr. Plaintiff vs.

Kristie L. Harris Defendant TO THE NAMED:

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscribers, Coffey, Chandler, Kent & McKenzie, at their offices, 2 N. Brooks Street, Manning, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for a judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

COFFEY, CHANDLER & MCKENZIE, PA Attorneys for the Plaintiffs 2 N. Brooks Street Manning, S.C. 29102 (803) 435-8915

Notice of Sale AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-2025

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Trustmark National Bank v. Waddell Mack, III, Flossie A. Mack, and North Star Capital Acquisition, LLC, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder: That lot of land with improvements thereon situate in Concord Township, Sumter County, South Carolina represented on plat of Edmunds Land Surveyors, Inc., dated August 31, 1995, recorded in the Sumter County RMC Office in Plat Book 95 at Page 1074.

This is the identical property conveyed to Waddell Mack III and Flossie A. Mack by deed of Industry Mortgage Company, L.P., dated March 29, 1999 and recorded March 21, 1999, in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Book 736 at page 593.

TMS No.: 266-16-01-011 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. 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 his 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 cost 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 twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity for Sumter County may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

For complete terms of sale, attention is drawn to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Order for Sale on file with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.

A personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open after the date of sale for a period of thirty (30) days pursuant to South Carolina Code ยง15-39-720 (1976, as amended), unless the deficiency is waived. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.500% per annum. However, the plaintiff reserves its right to waive deficiency up to the time of the sale.

Should the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent fail to appear on sales day, the property shall not be sold, but shall be readvertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent is present.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Purchaser is responsible for the preparation and filing of their deed.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Jeffrey L. Silver S.C. Bar No. 5104 1331 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300 Post Office Box 11656 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 252-7689

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-1885 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsLemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero and I.S.P.C., Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Lemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero and I.S.P.C., I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, known and designated as LOT 411 and being more particularly shown and delineated on a plat of EAGLES NEST, PHASE 2, prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, P.L.S. No. 12524, dated October 2, 1998 and recorded February 3, 2000 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume PB2000 at Page 74; said lot having such metes and bounds as reference to said plat will show, all measurements being a little more or less.

INCLUDED HEREWITH and being permanently attached to the real estate a 2009 Giles Manufactured Home, 28 x 56, Serial No. GM9157AB, which by intention of all parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it.

This being the identical property conveyed to Lemonica Duevell Nero by deed of Beau S. King dated May 8, 2009 and recorded May 14, 2009 in Book 1123 at Page 227 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds Office.

TMS #: 153-01-02-012 Physical Address: 4825 Solstice Dr., Dalzell, SC 29040 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 7.75% 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

Notice of Sale ORDER AND NOTICE OF SALE Case No. 2013-CP-43-01066 DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WAIVED, BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Branch Banking and Trust Company v. John E. Gardenhire, Sr. a/k/a John Gardenhire, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will hold a sale on April 7, 2014 at 12:00PM at the Sumter County Courthouse Room 211,141 N. Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150 selling the following described property to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as a 7.75 acres tract on that certain plat

by Carl J. Croft, RLS, dated July 30, 1996, and filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97, at Page 805; less, however, that 2,831 square foot parcel deeded to the South Carolina Department of Transportation by deed dated February 25, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on March 17, 1999, in Volume 734, at Page 1577.

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 particulars of the boundaries and measurements of the property delineated thereon.

This property is known as 2515 McCrays Mill Road (2525), Sumter, South Carolina and is represented on the maps of Sumter County as Tax Parcel No. 206-00-04-018. This being the same property conveyed to John E. Gardenhire by deed of Annie C. Bradham and Allene C. Burgess, individually and as personal representative of the Estate of Robert A. Burgess, Jr. dated July 10, 1997 and recorded July 13, 1997 in Book 679, Page 1879, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

Thereafter, John E. Gardenhire conveyed to John E. Gardenhire, Sr. and Nancy Jo Gardenhire by deed dated June 27, 2002 and recorded June 28, 2002 in Book 847, Page 626, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

Thereafter, Nancy Jo Gardenhire conveyed all of her interest to John E. Gardenhire, Sr. by deed dated January 17, 2008 and recorded January 22, 2008 in Book 1099, Page 171, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. 2515 McCrays Mill Road (2525), Sumter, South Carolina 29154 TMS No. 206-00-04-018 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the SUMTER County 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 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 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 (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on 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 6.52% per annum. 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. THIS SALE IS ALSO MADE SUBJECT TO ALL SUMTER COUNTY TAXES AND EXISTING EASEMENTS AND RESTRITIONS OF RECORD. Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF: Samuel D. Fleder, S.C. Bar No. 79819 Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP P.O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611 Telephone (919) 250 2000 Of Counsel: McDonnell & Associates, P.A. 2442 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205 1081716

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2010-CP-43-1579 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP vs. Gregory T. Wiley, Tamiko A. Wiley, United States of America acting by and through its Agent, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and CACH, LLC, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 7, 2014 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, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PROVIDENCE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT #84, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY MICHAEL C. TURBEVILLE, III, RLS, DATED DECEMBER 12, 2005, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2006 AT PAGE 2, AND HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, THIS DESCRIPTION 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 IS THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO GREGORY T. WILEY AND TAMIKO A. WILEY BY DEED OF DAVIS & ROSS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2006 IN BOOK 1043 AT PAGE 467.

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with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States (non-IRS) 1 (one) year right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.ยง 2410(c).

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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bid at the rate of 8.0% 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

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01992

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association against, Pete R. Sims, and Stella Sims, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Being shown and designated as Lot No. 11, 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.

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.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-1993 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsShawn Lewis and South Carolina Department of Revenue, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Shawn Lewis and South Carolina Department of Revenue, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All those certain pieces, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina with the improvements thereon and being shown and delineated as Lots 4 & 5 in Pocalla Subdivision on a plat of Julian B. Allen, RLS dated March 8, 1979 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-42 at page 333. Said lots being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by lands of Newman and measuring thereon 212.50 feet; on the East by lands of Pocalla Village as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book Z-23 at page 32 and measuring thereon 174.25 feet; on the South by Rogers Avenue whereon it fronts and measuring thereon 210.95 feet; and on the West

by Lot No. 3 and measuring thereon 198.9 feet; be all of said measurements, a little more or less and according to said plat.

This being the same property conveyed to Shawn Lewis by deed of John Lewis, recorded March 21, 2002 in vol.836 at page 656 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County.

TMS #: 2240501027 Physical Address: 401 Rogers Ave., Sumter, SC 29154 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

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANNIE BLANDING BY DEED DATED JUNE 23, 2000 AND RECORDED JUNE 28, 2000 IN BOOK 775, PAGE 1670 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUNTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1006 Spaulding Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150

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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.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND 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 NO. 55 OF GUIGNARD PARK, SECTION NO. 1, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK Z-31 AT PAGE 43, AND MORE RECENTLY AND PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON A PLAT BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED MAY 18, 1988, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 88 AT PAGE 533, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY.

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.

17 Gerald Street, Sumter, S.C. 29150 TMS # 248-09-04-034 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven And 375/1000 percent (7.375%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00842 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association FKA The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee for holders of Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-RP4 vs. Annie Blanding; James C. Alexander, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

TMS: 2261102013 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 5.94% 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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CASE NO. 2013-CP-43-962

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee on behalf of Green Tree 2008-MH1, against The Estate of Eddie Samuels and Roland Samuels, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 noon, at Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder.

All that piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situated in the Mayesville Township, of Sumter County, State of South Carolina, which parcel is represented as Lot 15, Block K in the Mayesville East Subdivision, on that certain plat made by J.P. Edwards, RLS, dated February 21, 1978, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z40, at Page 416.

That according to said plat the within parcel is bound and measures as follows: On the North by Lot No. 9 of said Block and measuring thereon 41.64 feet; on the Northeast by property now or formerly of J.E. Mayes and measuring on the boundary of 37.67 feet; on the East

by Lot No. 16 of said Block and measuring thereon 165.0 feet; on the South and fronting on 3rd Street and measuring thereon 95.0 feet; and, on the West by Lot No. 14 and measuring thereon 249.2 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat herein referred.

This being the identical property conveyed to Eddie Samuels by deed from Willie M. Jeff, dated March 22, 1995, recorded April 10, 1995, in the Office of the Sumter County Register in Book 621, Page 93.

Subsequently, Eddie Samuels conveyed one-half of his interest to Roland Samuels by deed executed on February 10, 2000, and recorded on March 9, 2000, in Book 766 at Page

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CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2530 Navigator Circle, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 152-09-02-005 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply

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Subsequently, Roland Samuels a/k/a Roland Samuel conveyed his one half interest in the property to Daisy B. Samuel by deed executed on July 31, 2003, and recorded on August 4, 2003, in Book 901 at Page 432.

Together with that certain 1996 Destiny mobile home, Serial No. 048322A&B.

Property commonly known as: 4085 Third Street, Mayesville, SC 29104 TMS Number: 3098201014 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. The purchaser to pay for papers and recording fees for deed, and that the successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff herein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equityfor Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to 5% of the amount of the bid, by 4:00 pm on the day of the sale and bid or immediately if directed by the Judge, same to be applied on the purchase money only upon compliance with the bid, but in case of non-compliance within twenty (20) days, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's Judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at th risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property will be sold subject to any past due or accruing property taxes, assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

The successful bidder 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 interest rate of 8.5% per annum.

The Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchases at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina CRAWFORD & VON KELLER, LLC PO Box 4216 Columbia, SC 29240 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: OneWest Bank FSB vs.

Gerlinde Brown; Ronald Snethen a/k/a Ronald L. Snethen; Ray Snethen a/k/a Raymond L. Snethen; Roxanne Snethen Brown a/k/a Roxanne S. Brown; Hector Snethen a/k/a Hector R. Snethen; Todd Klavon; Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Harold Leo Snethen a/k/a Harold L. Snethen, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; CACH, LLC; Cord Montoya; The United States of America by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service; The United States of America by and through its agency the Department of Housing and Urban Development; Rhonda Springer a/k/a Rhonda Sprenger, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1437, The following property will be sold on April 7, 2014 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 Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #29, as shown on that certain plat prepared by J.P. Edwards, RLS, dated September 8, 1972, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in plat Book Z-32 at Page 133, 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. Derivation: Book 1134 at Page 003955 2746 Catie Circle, Sumter, SC 29150 223-14-01-012, 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 amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.39% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1437.

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, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 012044-00236 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1085555

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CAROLINA. THEREAFTER, REBECCA E. HARDEE, F/K/A REBECCA H. SCHLAGER CONVEYED HER INTEREST BACK TO IVAN J. SCHLAGER DATED MARCH 21, 2013 AND RECORDED MARCH 28, 2013 IN BOOK 1185 AT PAGE 00548, IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-1885 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsLemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero and I.S.P.C., Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Lemonica D. Nero a/k/a Lemonica Duevell Nero and I.S.P.C., I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, known and designated as LOT 411 and being more particularly shown and delineated on a plat of EAGLES NEST, PHASE 2, prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, P.L.S. No. 12524, dated October 2, 1998 and recorded February 3, 2000 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume PB2000 at Page 74; said lot having such metes and bounds as reference to said plat will show, all measurements being a little more or less.

INCLUDED HEREWITH and being permanently attached to the real estate a 2009 Giles Manufactured Home, 28 x 56, Serial No. GM9157AB, which by intention of all parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it.

This being the identical property conveyed to Lemonica Duevell Nero by deed of Beau S. King dated May 8, 2009 and recorded May 14, 2009 in Book 1123 at Page 227 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds Office.

TMS #: 153-01-02-012 Physical Address: 4825 Solstice Dr., Dalzell, SC 29040 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 7.75% 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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01385 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Ivan Charleton Josh Schlager; Othniel Wienges Jr.; Carolyn Wienges; Cynthia White; Robert Wiviott; Wiviott Investments, LLC; United States of America, acting by and through its agency, Department of Justice; United States of America, acting through its agency, Department of Treasury-Internal Revenue Service; The Willows Homeowners Association, Inc.;, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY EDWARDS LAND SURVEYORS DATED DECEMBER 17, 1998 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 98 AT PAGE 1396, AND ALSO DESIGNATED AS LOT 27B ON A PLAT PREPARED BY EDWARDS LAND SURVEYORS DATED MARCH 26, 1999 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 99 AT PAGE 451, OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, (1976, AS AMENDED) REFERENCE TO SAID PLATS IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 1019 CUTLEAF DRIVE AND IS SHOWN ON THE AUDITOR'S MAP OF SUMTER COUNTY AS PARCEL 203-16-05-008.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO IVAN J. SCHLAGER BY DEED OF MICHAEL C. WATSON DATED JULY 20, 1999 AND RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1999 IN BOOK 749 AT PAGE 467, IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF S O U T H C A R O L I N A .

THEREAFTER, IVAN J. SCHLAGER CONVEYED HIS INTEREST TO REBECCA H. SCHLAGER DATED APRIL 28, 2008 AND RECORDED APRIL 28, 2008 IN BOOK 1104 AT PAGE 002877, IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1019 Cutleaf Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 203-1605-008 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.ยง 2410(c).

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

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-2033 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsJames S. Regnier and Kimberly P. Regnier, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. James S. Regnier and Kimberly P. Regnier, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, if any, situate Rafting Creek Township, School District No. 2, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, represented as Lot (tract) No. 4 containing 4.82 areas. more or less on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds dated August 31, 1987 and recorded in Plat Book 87, page 1371. 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 generally known as 7130 Boire Lane, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 078-00-02-009.

LESS, however, all that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Rafting Creek Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina containing 1.13 acres as shown on that certain plat of Thomas Broadway dated May 31, 2001 and recorded in Plat book 2002, page 299 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter.

This being the identical property conveyed to James S. Regnier and Kimberly P. Regnier by deed of Gardenia C. Wright dated June 18, 2007 and recorded in the Office of

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the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1083, page 285 on June 21, 2007.

TMS#: 078-00-02-009 Physical Address: 7130 Borie Ln, Rembert, SC 29128 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 7.625% 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

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Flagstar Bank, FSB vs.

Crystal Mack; Erica Mack, a minor; Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Eric Mack, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Foxcroft Homeowners Association of Sumter, Inc.;, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1010, The following property will be sold on April 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 135, Section I of Foxcroft Subdivision, as shown on that certain Plat of Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S., dated February 15, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2005 at Page 150, revised on August 8, 2005 and recorded in Plat Book 2005 at Page 385, 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 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 3200 Foxcroft Circle, Sumter, SC. Derivation: Book 1104 at Page 323 3200 Foxcroft Circle, Sumter, SC 29154 206-15-03-016, 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 amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1010.

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

Notice of Sale independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 010853-00483 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1085551 3/21, 3/28, 04/04/2014 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a Bank of New York, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Alternative Loan Trust 2006-43CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-43CB vs. Debra M. Allen a/k/a Debra Allen; Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Assn., Inc.; Firstar Homes, Inc. a/k/a Firstar Homes, Inc. d/b/a Great Southern Homes, Inc.;, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1682, The following property will be sold on April 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 98 of Hunters Crossing Subdivision, Phase 1, Section 2 as more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 282; which plat is incorporated herein by this reference and having such metes, bounds, courses and distances, being a little more or less, as by this reference to said plat will more fully appear. Derivation: Book 1053 at Page 1414 1740 Mossberg Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 187-12-03-005, 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 amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1682.

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, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03191 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1085558 3/21, 3/28, 04/04/2014

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-2221

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of PNC Bank, National Association, against Jared N. Benenhaley, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that lot, piece, parcel or tract of land, with building and improvements thereon, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly described as Lot 503 of Eagle Nest Subdivsion, Phase I according to a plat of survey prepared for Longtown Investments, LLC by Michael C. Tuberville, III, PLS, on July 9,1998, which plat is recorded in Plat Book 98 at Page 1002 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This is the property known as 140 Executive Circle, Dalzell, South Carolina bearing Sumter County tax map number: 134-05-01-015.

TMS Number: 134-05-01-015 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 140 Executive Circle, Dalzell, SC ALSO: 1999 Horton, Serial Number: H208713GL&R This being the same property conveyed to Jared N. Benenhaley by deed of Courtney K. Fly, dated January 12, 2012, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on January 18,

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2012, in Deed Book 1165 at Page 2160.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 3.75% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Beneficial Financial I Inc. vs. Diana L. Decker; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service; C/A No. 13-CP-43-2070, The following property will be sold on April 7, 2014 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 Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 227 of Hilldale Subdivision on that certain plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated June 30, 1978, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-41 at Page 257. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This property is more generally known as 2622 Hilldale Dr. and is shown on the Sumter County Tax Maps as Parcel #207-09-04-010. Derivation: Book I-10 at Page 1343 2622 Hilldale Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 207-09-04-010, 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 amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 15.492% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-2070. Subject to a 120 day right of redemption from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. ยง2410(c). 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, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013057-01209 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1085554

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NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01570 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Urban Financial Group, Inc. vs.

Nathaniel Quick; The United States of America, Acting by and through its Agency, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on April 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL OF MY RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THAT LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, REPRESENTED AS LOT 18 ON A PLAT OF PALMER AND MALONE, DATED NOVEMBER 14, 1946, OF RECORD IN THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK ZZ5 AT PAGE 213,. PURSUANT TO SOUTH CAROLINA STATUTE, REFERENCE IS MADE TO SAID PLAT FOR THE EXACT METES AND BOUNDS OF SAID PROPERTY, THE PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. THIS PROPERTY IS ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 2510805021 ON THE TAX MAP FOR SUMTER COUNTY. ALSO, ALL OF MY RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, SUCH AS SAID RIGHT MAY EXIST, WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, THIS BEING THAT PROPERTY KNOWN AS LOT 50 ON THE PLAT OF PALMER AND MALONE, DATED NOVEMBER 14, 1946, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK ZZ5 AT PAGE 213. PURSUANT TO SOUTH CAROLINA STATUTE, REFERENCE IS CRAVED TO SAID PLAT FOR THE EXACT METES AND BOUNDS OF SAID PROPERTY, WITH THE PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCE. THIS PROPERTY IS SET FORTH ON THE SUMTER COUNTY TAX MAP AS LOT NUMBER 2510805026.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO NATHANIEL QUICK BY DEED OF PEGGY PRINGLE DATED JULY 1, 2008 AND RECORDED ON JULY 3,2008 IN BOOK 1108 AT PAGE 3306 AND RERECORDED ON OCTOBER 10, 2008 IN BOOK 1113 AT PAGE 2580; AND BY DEED OF SYLVIA JACKSON DATED JUNE 6, 2008 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 6, 2008 IN BOOK 1107 AT PAGE 774 AND RERECORDED ON OCTOBER 10, 2008 IN BOOK 1113 AT PAGE 2588; AND BY DEED OF WILLIS PRINGLE DATED JUNE 2, 2008 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 6, 2008 IN BOOK 1107 AT PAGE 771 AND RERECORDED ON OCTOBER 10, 2008 IN BOOK 1113 AT PAGE 2583; AND BY DEED OF ELVIS PRINGLE DATED JUNE 2, 2008 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 6, 2008 IN BOOK 1107 AT PAGE 767 AND RERECORDED OCTOBER 10, 2008 IN BOOK 1113 AT PAGE 2576 ALL IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 33 Dant Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: (Lot 50) 251-08-05-026 and (Lot 18) 251-08-05-021 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). 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 5.06% 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. If the United States is named as a Defendant, The sale shall be subject to the United States (non-IRS) 1 (one) year right of redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 2410(c).

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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1679

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of MidFirst Bank, against Veronica Holland, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel and lot of land, lying, being and situate in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated at Lot No. 48, and 21 feet of Lot No. 49 on the South side of Dogwood Drive, as shown on plat of Palmer and Malone, C.E.'s dated October 31, 1949, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-8 at Page 141. According to said plat, this property is bounded and measures as follows: On the North by Dogwood Drive, whereon it measures 87 feet; on the East by the remainder of Lot No. 49, on said plat, whereon it measures 150 feet; on the South by lands now or formerly of Robert E. Graham, whereon it measures 87 feet; and on the West by Lot No.47,

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whereon it measures 150 feet.

TMS Number: 249-02-04-006 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 422 Dogwood Drive, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Veronica Holland and Janice J. Holland by deed of Dorothy L. Young, dated November 8, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on November 9, 2005, in Deed Book 1005 at Page 635.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.375% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01081

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Champion Mortgage Company against, Paul Mickens, Thelma O. Mickens, and The United States of America, acting by and through its agency, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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All and singular that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying and being in Block "B" and shown as Lot No. 30 in Runnymede Subdivision, Township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-25 at Page 113.

Said lot is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on Pembroke Court where Lots 29 and 30 of Block "B" meet, and running with said Pembroke Court in a Northwesterly direction for Sixty-One and Forty-Four One Hundredths (61.44) feet in an arch; thence in an Easterly direction for One Hundred Fifty-Four and Thirteen One-Hundredths (154.13) feet with the line dividing Lots 30 and 31 of Block "B"; thence in a Southwesterly direction with the line between Lot 30 and other properties of Buena Vista Development Corporation for One Hundred Twenty (120) feet; thence with the line dividing Lots 29 and 30 in a Northwesterly direction for One Hundred Fifty-Three and Ninety-Four (153.94) feet to the beginning corner.

This being the same property conveyed to Paul Mickens and Mrs. Thelma O. Mickens by Deed of Buena Vista Development Corporation, dated June 11, 1969 and recorded June 11, 1969 in Book P-9 at Page 1281 in the Office of the Sumter County, South Carolina.

9 Pembroke Court, Sumter, S.C. 29153 TMS # 247-08-02-008 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of One And 419/1000 percent (1.419%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Pursuant to Section 2410(c), Title 28, United States Code, the Defendant United States of America has a right to redeem the subject property within 1 year after the date of the foreclosure sale.

Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-2242

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association f/k/a JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003-2, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2003-2 vs. Mary Yvonne Bradley Offord a/k/a Yvonne Bradley, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 7, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Courtroom 1A, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

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NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2012-CP-43-02215

for Sumter County on June 16, 2003, in Deed Book 893 at Page 1147.

By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee on behalf of Mid-State Trust X, by Green Tree Servcing LLC, as servicer with delegated authority against Mary M. Porter, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, April 7, 2014, 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:

This being the same property conveyed to Yvonne Bradley by Deed of Lee W. Baird and Rachel M. Baird dated May 31, 1989 and recorded June 1, 1989 in Book 489 at Page 464 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, Providence Township, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot #6, Poxy Ridge S/D as shown on that certain plat of Harold S. Willson, RLS, dated March 13, 1992, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at page 711. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, 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 Mary M. Porter by deed of H.C. Edens, Jr. and Sons, a Partnership, dated June 5, 2001 and recorded in the office of the Register fo Deeds for Sumter County on June 28, 2001 in Book 807 at page 1989.

TMS No. 229-15-02-011

TMS No. 198-00-01-078

Property address: 40 Highland Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150

Current address of property is 4875 Cannery Road, Dalzell, SC 29040

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as the Lot at #40 Highland Avenue as shown on that certain plat by D.D. Edmunds , RLS dated June 6,1986 and recorded in the RMC Office for Sumter County in Plat Book 86 at page 888.

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 20 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 11.99% 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.

The sale will not be held unless either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of the 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 the Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of the 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.

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.

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 Law Firm, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: 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.

The sale is subject to the right of the United States of America to redeem the subject property within 120 days after the date of sale as provided by law.

Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803-779-8900

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1710

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Mortgage Investors Corporation, against Van A. Anderson a/k/a Van Alan Anderson, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: 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 situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, delineated as Lot 306 of Autumn Lakes of Autumn Place Subdivision on a plat prepared

by Michael C. Turbeville, III RLS, dated July 11, 2002 and recorded in Plat Book 2002 at Page 402 in the RMC Office for Sumter County and bounded and measuring as shown on the aforesaid plat which is incorporated by reference.

TMS Number: 134-04-04-013 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2600 Turning Leaf Ln, Dalzell, SC

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 2.5% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs.

Chanda C. Bradley, C/A No. 10-CP-43-2399, The following property will be sold on April 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the Providence Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 19, consisting of 2.00 acres, "Dogfennel" Subdivision, Phase 1, on a plat prepared by Walker, Parr, & Associates, Inc., dated January 18, 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2001, Page 225.

Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, reference to said plat is hereby craved for the particulars as to the metes, courses, distances, shapes, measurements and boundaries of said lot. This property is more commonly known as 5260 Cannery Road, Dalzell, SC, and is shown on the Sumter County Assessor's tax maps as parcel number 192-00-01-101. Derivation: Book 1026 at Page 00816 5260 Cannery Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040 1920001101, 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, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #10-CP-43-2399.

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

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independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011784-17016 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1084873

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 12-CP-43-0795

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, against Sammy C. Smith and Violet E. Seldon-Smith, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North 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 Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #251, containing 0.70 acre, of Lakewood Links, Phase VI, as shown on that certain Plat prepared for James F. Oakley, by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated July 12, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance for Sumter County in Plat Book 95 at Page 658, and leaving such metes and bounds as are shown on said Plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-25 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina.

TMS Number: 223-10-01-005 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3025 Tidewater Dr, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Sammy C. Smith by deed of James F. Oakley and Rose C. Walker, dated June 16, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on June 20, 2000, in Deed Book 725 at Page 342. Thereafter, by deed recorded February 4, 2008, in Book 1099 at Page 3421, Sammy C. Smith conveyed half his interest in the subject property to Violet E. Smith, thereby making Sammy C. Smith and Violet E. Smith the current titleholders of record.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.875% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth

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FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014 Notice of Sale

In Memory

Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE 2010-CP-43-2256

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Harold R. Waynick, Jr.; Gail C. Waynick; Lakewood Links Property Owners Association, Inc., I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on April 7, 2014, at 12:00 PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 1.78 acres, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 1 of Lakewood Subdivision on that plat prepared by Thomas M. Reynolds, PLS, dated December 21, 1995 and recorded in Plat Book 96 at Page 43 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 Section 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended.

This property is known as 341 Lakewood Drive, Sumter, SC. This being the identical property conveyed to Gail C. Waynick by Deed of Roberto Z. Lagarde dated January 5, 1995 and recorded January 13, 1995 in Deed Book 616 at Page 754.

Subsequently, Gail C. Waynick conveyed the subject property to Harold R. Waynick, Jr. and Gail C. Waynick by Deed dated February 16, 2006 and recorded February 24, 2006 in Deed Book 1017 at Page 1987. TMS No. 223-15-02-002 Property Address: 340 Lakewood Drive, 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 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 amount of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5000%. 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 1085095

ANNOUNCEMENTS Card of Thanks

Help Wanted Full-Time

Work Wanted

Multi-Family Sale; 394 Trailwood Dr. Fri, 5-8PM, Sat., 7AM-12PM. *Weather Permitting*. All proceeds benefits Relay For Life.

STC Now Hiring Diesel Mechanic

Housekeeping, low rates, References, Mother sits with elderly.

Call 983-3438 or 406-2418

2680 Pintail Dr. (Idlewild), Sat 7AM. Furn, giftware, toys, houseware, baby needs & more.

Neighborhood Yard Sale (Banbury Subd). , Sat. 7-1. Adger Lane.

Moving Sale Rain or Shine 1065 Radical Rd Fri & Sat 7-?

LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $1 & Up In Loving Memory Of Vermell R. Witherspoon August 8, 1933 March. 28, 2009 Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother You are missed.

Open every weekend.

905-4242

477 Alpine Dr. Sat. 8AM-1PM. Kids clothes/toys, Men clothes, Women clothes, tv's, etc.

Moving Sale: Sat 8-2, 2610 Turningleaf Lane (Dalzell), Furn. tv's chainsaw, wheelbarrow, size 18/20 ladies clothes, purses, shoes, 9 formal/semi-formal/prom dresses, crafts, hshld goods.

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

Investments 3 Rental Properties for sale.

Take in $1,155/mthly. Asking $21,00 total. Owner financing.

Serious Inquires ONLY. Call 803-464-5757

203 Barefoot Ct (Idlewild Subd.)

Sat 7-1, Office furn.,/equip, monitors, NIB 15" pa speakers, patio swing, pool side furn, toys, plus sz clothes, daybed frame.

Lawn Service JT's Lawn Care: All your lawn needs, Tree cutting & debris removal, Senior disc. 840-0322

RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments 8C Ann Park Studio Apt. all utilities inc. cable, $650/mo + $400/ sec. dep. Call 774-2085.

Oxendine & Son Lawn Care All your lawn care needs & pressure washing. Call Jonathan 803-565-2160 or Kerry 316-8726.

Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs!

Free est. 494-9169/468-4008

Roofing All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp.

SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

Security Systems

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

Murray 16.5 riding mower, 42" cut, AT, $500. 4x8 steel bottom trailer, $600. Call 803-406-5356.

Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 Child Electric Go-Kart with 2 new batteries. Up to 125lbs, 12 MPH . $150. Small Girl's bike. $25.

Child's complete play kitchen, $150. Call 803-494-4220

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

Part time truck driver with 5 yrs exp. to work local. Must have clean driving record & CDL. Great for retired person. Send Resume to SMH PO BOX 104 Sumter SC 29151

Trucking

Security System equipment: 8 cameras & recorder with monitor.

Very little use. Asking $1,000. Call 803-494-4220

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

803-316-0128

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

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

Opportunities Cash For Junk Cars, used Cars, junk Batteries & unwanted gift cards. Call Gene Best Logistics Group is seeking 803-934-6734 local 1st & 2nd shift class A CDL Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves.

Special front end load washer $399 Guarantee 464-5439/469-7311

Antiques / Collectibles (2) Full Size Carousel Horses.

Beautifully hand-painted (2) Small horses. (1) with music box. All four $2,700. Very Great Steal. Call 803-494-4220

Utility Buildings Extra Sturdy 12x10 Shed, $700.

Call 803-494-4220.

(2) Wall ovens. Extra nice. $500 for both. Call 803-494-4220

Furniture / Furnishings Beautiful Mahogany Dining Set: Table w/ 12 chairs, 2 china cabinets, 2 storage chests, server with bar, (2) 6ft storage buffet cabinets. Custom built overseas.

Beautiful hand carvings on doors.

A real steal, cost over $35,000.

Must see to appreciate. Asking $8,000. Call 803-494-4220 All Upscale Furn: Table w/4 chairs $250. Curved Sofa w/2 recliners $800. 3pc Ent center $600. Solid wood desk and file cabinet $300.

Rosewood Shelf $300. Black desk & chair $200. 2 Armoires with drawers and mirrored doors $600 both. 803-494-4220

New!

ROSE'S SUMTER MALL SUMTER, SC We have an immediate opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager. 1yr Retail Management experience req'd. F/T position with benefits. (Major medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, paid vacation).

Submit resume to Jerry Kotula District Manager, KotulaJerry@gmail.com Springhill Suites Marriott will be taking applications in person for Front Desk Position at Candlewood Suites 2541 Broad Street.

Salon Owner is seeking License Stylists, Braider or Barbers.

803-316-6989, 803-883-4639.

Truck Driver Looking for an exciting career with a growing agency and great benefits? Goodwill Industries of LSC currently has an opening for a full time Truck Driver in Sumter, SC. All interested candidates must apply online at: www.palmettogoodwill.org Goodwill Industries of LSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer minority/female/disability/veteran.

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

1-888-263-7364 CDL drivers needed 21 & older, two years exp. Call 843-659-8254 or 843-659-2268

Medical Help Wanted Live-in CNA needed. Hrs: 9 am Fri - 9 am Sun. Non-smokers, must be strong & able to do stand/pivot transfers. Call 803-478-7434.

Work Wanted I'm Available to clean your home.

Affordable, reliable 16 yrs exp ref's. Melissa 803-938-5204

Lost: Nash/Phelps (Alice Dr school) area. Mini collie / Sheltie 5 yr old blue Merle (blk/white/red) female, long hair. Answers to Dolly. Call 931-310-1601 or bring home to 78 Nash St.

MSRP $28,350 FACTORY SALE PRICE $26,447 FACTORY REBATE $4000

Your price

$22,447

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Stokes Craven WAC. All rebates and incentives go to dealer.

See dealer for details. Plus tax tag.

Price includes trade in and $287 admin fee.

Nice 3BR/2BA SW on 1 acre. 5 min. to Shaw, all appl's, $600/ mo+dep. 803-983-0371

Resort Rentals

Office rentals:

3 BR Unfurnished Duplex, freshly painted. $300/Mo + Dep. Call 803-420-4754 HOLLY COURT APARTMENTS located in Manning, currently have spacious two bedroom apartments for rent. Fully carpeted with central air and heat, water and sewer included. Please call to inquire about our Move in Special.

Ph:( 803) 435-8786 Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Unfurnished Homes

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

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

•250 sq ft (1) lg office $225/mo.

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

469-9294 or 491-6905

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale

For Sale 1387 Raccoon Rd. (Lee Cty) 3BR/1BA. C/H/A Lrg building inside yard. 1 ac lot. Fin avail. 775-4391 464-5960.

For Rent -1425 Morris Way 3BR/2BA, 1,900 sq ft. fenced yard. sprinkler system, new roof, new carpet. washer/dryer incl. Very spacious. $1100 Mo. Call 803-310-8745 MAYESVILLE; 3BR/1BA brick home, appl's included. $350/mo + dep. 469-8328 or 803-983-9711

Mobile Home Rentals

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

drivers in the Bishopville, SC area.

You must have 2 years' experience with 53' dry van within the past 5 years to qualify. Drivers will average between 2000-2300 miles per week at .40 cpm. Medical, dental, vision, long/short term disability, life and 401K. Apply online at www.shipwithbest.com or call 800-849-1818 ext. 1400 or 1460

You have a choice!

2014 FORD EDGE SE

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

Office Rentals

Receptionist needed full time.

Computer skills a must. Send resume to: 2093 Alex Harvin Hwy. Manning, SC 29102.

Help Wanted Part-Time

4BR/2BA (Paxville), LR, DR, Family Rm, eat in kitchen, C/H/A, all appl's. $775/Mo. 452-5544 or 704-615-5622.

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

Exp. Auto Tech needed IMMEDIATELY. Must have tools, driver's license & work experience.

Apply in person 601 Broad St.

Plumber's Helper needed. Exp. req. & must have tools & transportation. Call 491-4616

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Mobile Home Rentals

2BR/1BA, Conv. to Sumter Mall. $530/mo + dep. 803-775-1281.

Law office seeks employee for Secretarial position requiring efficient typing, dictaphone, computer and office skills. Send resume to Box 338 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

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

Daniel's Lawn Care • Tree removal • Lawn Service • Mulch / Pine straw • Debris removal 803-968-4185

Appliances

Lost & Found

Exp Carpenter & Carpenter helper. Working on water. Must have valid driver's license. Drug test required. Call 803-473-4254

Local Lawn Service Co. has immediate opening for Lawn Care helper. Must be 18 yrs of age with valid DL & transportation. Starting pay $7.50 - $9.50 depending on experience. Call 803-840-9534 for interview.

Help Wanted Full-Time

The Holland Family

•Valid driver license •High School Diploma or GED •Three years or more of diesel mechanical experience •Must provide tools / picture at interview STC offers competitive salary and benefits EOE and Drug Free Workplace Contact - Pat Joyner 803-775-1002 x107

The Trading Post 3550 Camden Hwy, Dalzell, open Fri. & Sat. 9 am - 3 pm. Aniques, furn. & collectibles. Buy, sell or trade. Call 803-847-1805

EMPLOYMENT

We appreciate your prayers, visits, call, cards, and other acts of kindness rendered to this family. A special thanks to Carolina Diabetes & Kidney Center and Sumter Cut Rate Drug Company. May God richly bless each of you.

Qualified candidates must have:

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

MERCHANDISE

The family of DeLeon Holland is forever grateful for your kind expression of sympathy and the outpouring of you love during our recent bereavement.

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For Sale 3600 Dallas: Dalzell, 3BR, 2BA. Workshop. 1/2 ac lot.

Financing Available. 775-4391, 464-5960

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TRANSPORTATION

3 Lots in City limits (Bishopville).

Asking $20,000 or possible trade.

Call 803-459-4773 For Sale 411 N. Magnolia, Hardwood floors, C/H/A. Garage, workshop & shed. Commercial lot on Lafayette also available.

Fin Available.

775-4391/ 464-5960

Hwy 441 Dalzell, ac, cleared, water, septic, elec $3K dn $225 mo 60 mo $13K. 713-870-0216

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2000 S10 ext. cab Pickup truck, V6, AT, cold AC, runs & drives perfect! $3700 OBO. 803-972-0771

Ernest Baker Auto Sales & Equip. Located 3349 N. Main St 5.5 miles from 378 overpass at N. Main., on Hwy 15 N. next to Baker Mini Warehouse. Remember Cars are like Eggs, Cheaper in the Country!!! 803-469-9294

We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

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

2002 Chevy Cavalier 87K mi.

Exc. Cdtn, gas saver. Asking $2,700 OBO

Auto Choice Sales & Rentals Buy Here, Pay Here. No Credit, No Problem. Cash Rentals. 494-8827

Vans / Trucks / Buses

Manufactured Housing

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

Autos For Sale

1999 Ford F150 (Black), PW, Sunroof, PL. 17' Chrome rims, $3,500 OBO. Call 803-464-3526

For Sale By Owner, 10 Acres , 8 mi. N of Sumter. Owner Financing 803-427-3888.

Land & Lots for Sale

Autos For Sale

FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014

2003 Toyota Sequoia SRS, Very good cond. 180K mi. Fully loaded. $8,500 will neg. 803-720-4308.

2003 Mercury Grand Marquis $2500. 803-468-0060.

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