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Project Rally unveiled Drug manufacturer to bring about 300 jobs to Summerton

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

MANNING — After months of speculation, the big economic development announcement Clarendon County has been waiting for finally arrived.

Spirit Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of generic medicinal products, officially announced plans Wednesday to locate a manufacturing, packaging and distribution facility in Clarendon County, bringing with it about 300 jobs and a capital investment of about $12.2 million to the

Officials with Spirit say they plan to begin starting the job application process soon.

Anyone interested in job opportunities with the company should contact Kunjal Joshi with Spirit Pharmaceuticals at 215-9434000 or kunjal@spiritpharma.com.

Summerton area.

With Gov. Nikki Haley on hand before an audience of about 150 people at the Clarendon County Council Chambers in Manning, the company — long referred to by local officials as Project SEE ANNOUNCEMENT, PAGE A4

ABOUT SPIRIT PHARMACEUTICALS Spirit Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in Centerreach, N.Y., was founded in 2003. The Long Island-based company also has offices outside of Philadelphia in Fairless Hills, Pa., and a distribution center on Long Island in Central Islip, N.Y., as well, according to the company’s website.

The company currently markets a long line of over-thecounter generic pharmaceuticals, including analgesics, laxatives, sleep aids, cold and allergy medications and nutritional supplements. The company’s product line includes tablets, caplets and softgel forms of medication.

Ajoy Joshi, the founding president and owner of the company, is a 1985 graduate of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in India with a degree in chemistry.

Visit them online at www.spiritpharma.com.

Mayor says impact ‘going to be huge’

ABOVE: Gov. Nikki Haley discusses on Wednesday the plans for Spirit Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of generic medicinal products, to purchase and operate a facility in the former Federal Mogul building in Summerton.

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com As he presented the key to the city to Spirit Pharmaceuticals President Ajoy Joshi, it was clear in the tone of his voice that Summerton Mayor Jay Bruner understood the dramatic impact

RIGHT: Haley is seen with Ajoy Joshi, president and founder of Spirit Pharmaceuticals.

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the new company could have on his community.

“Like so many other small towns, we have struggled to remain viable through a terrible economic downturn,” Bruner said during Wednesday’s ceremonies. “Today’s SEE SUMMERTON, PAGE A8

Haley talks bullying with Manning students

BY SHARRON HALEY sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com MANNING — Gov. Nikki Haley, on a visit to Manning to make an industry announcement, stopped in at Manning Junior High School to talk to students from Manning Primary School, Manning Elementary School and the junior high school about an issue that many of them face daily — bullying.

Haley also encouraged them to dream and fight for their dreams.

“You will be the future lead-

ers,” she told the classes. “Care about others. Care about your teachers. Care about your principals. Care about those you don’t associate with, and respect them.

I want you to dream, and I want you to be smart and fight for those dreams.”

Haley shared with the students that she was bullied as a child.

She was playing kickball outside of her home in Bamberg County when a group of children walked up to her. “‘You can’t play,’ they told me.

You have to pick one, one or the other.”

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Haley, who is the state’s first Indian governor, told the students that the group was referring to black or white and she was brown.

“I talked to my parents who talked with the school. They wanted to make me feel differently.”

Haley said that with help from her parents and the school the issue was resolved, ending with the groups being brought together.

“Tell somebody,” the governor SEE BULLYING, PAGE A8

Gov. Nikki Haley holds a question-and-answer session with students at Manning Junior High School on Wednesday. The governor visited the school to talk to students about the importance of ending bullying.

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Drugs prompt new charge for man charged with attempted murder

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com A Sumter man previously charged with attempted murder was arrested again Monday after police said drugs were found in his car.

Shaquille Morique Leneau, 20, of 142 Shannon St., was charged with possession of marijuana and ecstasy after a traffic checkpoint about 4:45 p.m.

When the suspect was stopped at the in- LENEAU tersection of Highland Avenue and Salem Street, police officers reportedly smelled the odor of marijuana from inside the vehicle. The officers asked the man to step out of the vehicle and then reportedly spotted suspected mari-

juana as well as a plastic bag containing pills later identified as ecstasy on the floorboards of the car.

Police reports indicate a search of the vehicle also uncovered a digital scale with traces of marijuana residue on it. A search of the suspect’s pants, police said, also uncovered more marijuana and pills.

In all, police reportedly seized 12 grams of marijuana and six grams of ecstasy, as well as $808 in cash, and Leneau was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Leneau’s latest arrest comes almost exactly a year after he was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection to a South Sumter shooting that put a 15-year-old in the hospital. He was under house arrest pending trial for that charge at the time of his latest arrest.

On the evening of March 3, 2012, police responded to several reports of gunshots being fired in the area of Red & White and Shannon streets. A teenage boy was transported from the scene with a bullet wound to the leg. Leneau was arrested two days later.

The same evening the boy was shot, the suspect’s mother reported several gunshots were fired into the family home on Harrison Street, a shooting police at the time attributed to retaliation for the earlier shooting. No injuries were reported in that incident, and no one appeared to be home at the time, since his mother reported finding the bullet holes only after returning home.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Leneau was being held at the detention center on a $5,000 surety bond. His next court date is scheduled for March 28.

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Volunteers needed for Turkey Creek stream cleanup Join Sumter Stormwater Solutions and Sumter County to help keep area waterways clean of trash and pollution during a stream cleanup along Turkey Creek.

Volunteers should meet by 10 a.m.

March 16 at Lemira Elementary School on East Fulton Street. The event will last about two hours. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Jolie Brown at (803) 773-5561 or email jolie2@clemson.edu.

Turkey Creek is an urban stream that drains much of the stormwater that flows from roads and neighborhoods in Sumter. Volunteers should wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Trash bags, water and gloves will be provided.

Youth groups must be accompanied by adults. Each volunteer will receive a free water bottle.

Sumter Stormwater Solutions is a regional collaboration involving the Carolina Clear program in partnership with communities and educators from universities, state agencies and nonprofits.

Richland County gang unit receives top state award COLUMBIA — Fighting gangs is a priority for Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, and it shows.

Lott said Wednesday that his department’s gang unit has been recognized as the top force of its kind in South Carolina.

Lott said his officers have put on more than 300 educational presentations over the past year. Deputies have also mentored more than 1,000 young people and conducted over 300 graffiti removals.

Officers have also investigated and closed multiple cases.

Many students wore hats they’d made at school to the Sumter County Library’s Read Across America celebration of Dr. Seuss at Patriot Hall on Wednesday.

“The Cat in the Hat” is one of his most popular books. Hundreds of children, teachers, parents and grandparents attended the program to celebrate the importance of reading and the birthday of the country’s most popular author of literature for young children. The audience met the Cat in the Hat and enjoyed Seuss-related performances by Freed School of Performing Arts, storyteller Marilyn Izzard from USC Sumter, dancers from Penny Boyes’ Studio in the Loft and Raggs the Clown.

Bill would ban sale of e-cigarettes to children

LEFT: Dancers from Penny Boyes’ Studio in the Loft present a dance interpretation of Dr. Seuss’ bird Mayzie and her friend Horton the Elephant during the celebration.

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COLUMBIA — A House panel has advanced a bill designed to keep electronic cigarettes out of juveniles’ hands.

The bill approved Wednesday adds electronic cigarettes to the law barring the sale or distribution of tobacco products to anyone under 18.

The alternative cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid nicotine solution and create vapor that users inhale. Currently, anyone can buy them because they’re not classified as tobacco products.

House Majority Leader Bruce Bannister of Greenville said he has no evidence that teen use is a problem yet.

No one spoke against the bill, which goes to the full Judiciary Committee.

City approves bids for trucks, walking trail, Opera House work

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com Sumter will pay a little more up front for two new vehicles, but officials say the vehicles will save the city money in the long run.

City council voted to approve bids for two new trucks at Tuesday’s council meeting, in both cases going with the second-lowest bidder on the recommendation of city staff.

A new recycling truck from the Columbia Truck Center will cost Sumter $178,208, and a new knuckle boom truck bought from Public Works Equipment and Supply from Monroe, N.C., will be purchased for $136,645.

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Trucks of Columbia submitted lower bids for both items, at $175,054.14 and $131,559, respectively. But city officials went with the higher bidder in both cases because the models were more in line with the city’s needs.

“The city shop recommended we go with this one,” said Al Harris, the assistant city manager for public services, told council regarding the recycling truck. “It’s more consistent with our entire fleet of trucks.”

Harris said the city strives to keep its vehicles in service for “10 to 12 years,” and keeping similar models in service helps the city’s mechanics maintain the fleet.

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Businesses, leaders meet for Sumter Legislative Day Sumter Legislative Day was held Wednesday in Columbia and attended by nearly 140 business and community leaders. Gov. Nikki Haley praised the Sumter community for doing great things and its leadership, both on a state level and local level. Sumter Legislative Day was presented

by Tuomey Healthcare System in conjunction with the city of Sumter, Sumter County, Sumter Economic Development and the Sumter Smarter Growth Initiative and the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce.

After an invocation from “Sumter’s Favorite Yankee,â€? Bobby Richardson, Sumter attendees heard from a number of speakers and presenters during an extended lunch at the Palmetto Club across from the Statehouse on Sumter Street in downtown Columbia. Here are some of the highlights from the day: • Rep. Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, said workforce training is one of the biggest issues we are facing today. Sumter is headed in the right direction with the creation of the Central Carolina Technical College job training facility to be located at the “Old Walmartâ€? on Broad Street. He also mentioned the importance of the newly formed alliance between Sumter and Beaufort counties in regard to economic development and the military. • Michael McInerney, director of external affairs with the S.C. Department of Commerce, said that even though economic development has slowed down a bit this year, the international pipeline to South Carolina remains good.

In fact, Germany is the No. 1 country looking at the state while Canada and Japan follow closely behind. • Otis Rawl, president and CEO of the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, says the Port of Charleston is the quintessential economic engine for the state. Having gone from a 2022 timeframe to a 2017 timeframe for the deepening and expansion of the Port of Charleston, we position ourselves to lead other ports when the Panama Canal opens in 2014. An additional 465 ships per year will start coming through the canal when it opens.

Even though most people think water and sewer are our most im-

portant infrastructure need, it’s the interstate system and it’s secondary roads that are the biggest concerns for our state. Commerce comes to a halt because of the needs of our interstates, specifically I-26. • Thornton Kirby, president of the S.C. Hospital Association, gave a summary about why the health care debate was going on in our country. The bottom line is “it costs way too much, and we are way too unhealthy.â€? The only way to solve this problem is to have “better health, better health care and lower costs.â€?

Kirby said that even though hospitals are pushing for Medicaid expansion for South Carolina and the 9-1 federal match that comes with it, it won’t solve the problems of health care. • Mick Zais, state superintendent of education, highlighted Sumter School District and how it compares to the other school districts across the state in regard to performance based on poverty level statistics. All in all, Sumter School District got a solid “Bâ€? rating in most categories and fared above average overall. Zais praised Sumter School District for merging former Sumter School District 17 and 2 and said that multiple school districts are bad for this state and education overall.

(See Sunday’s Item for a more extensive commentary on Mick Zais’ comments on the state of education in Sumter, South Carolina and the nation). • Various Air Force and Army personnel from Shaw Air Force Base (see photo) were in attendance, and all thanked the Sumter community for its support. Both military branches acknowledged the effects sequestration will have on the military but vowed to work hard and be ready to “Fight Today’s Fight.â€? • Richard Eckstrom, state comptroller general, summed up his comments at the beginning of his presentation with “Times are tight and we’re out of money.

Any questions?� Despite the South Carolina economy being favorable right now, the extreme challenge coming down the pipeline is how we manage government spending. “The problems have been created over time and will take time to fix them,� he said. — Highlights compiled by Jack Osteen, Item publisher.

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WHAT OFFICIALS HAVE TO SAY “The college is ready to partner with the Clarendon County Development Board and Spirit Pharmaceuticals to provide the workforce they’ll need. It’s an exciting day in Clarendon County and for Central Carolina Technical College.�

Dr. Tim Hardee, president of Central Carolina Technical College

BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com MANNING — Jimmy Christopher Catoe was not present Wednesday morning as 3rd Circuit Assistant Solicitor LaRone Washington presented witnesses to testify the 36-year-old took more than $7,500 from a local real estate company in 2009.

He will get a second chance, however, after 3rd Circuit Judge George C. James ordered a mistrial Wednesday afternoon. James said testimony from one witness had been “unduly prejudicial to (Catoe’s) defense.�

At issue was Manning Police Investigator J. Carroll Harrington’s inadvertent discussion of Catoe’s post-arrest silence during questioning in 2009. Harrington was Washington’s fourth and final witness in his case against Catoe. “Law enforcement cannot talk about a defendant’s right to remain silent,� James said. “The defendant has a right to remain silent, and when a defendant invokes that right, it cannot be used against him.�

Harrington testified that Catoe declined further conversation with police after he turned himself in on Aug. 31, 2009, before saying he would like to speak with ReMax by the Lake employees, including Patricia Woods. Woods testified Wednesday morning that she notified police on Aug. 17, 2009, that more than $7,500 was missing from accounts to which the suspect had access during his time as the company’s office manager.

Catoe worked for the company from February through August 2009, according to police reports. Woods told police in 2009 the suspect had been writing checks to himself, and that amounts had been increasing through that summer.

Clarendon Public Defender Scott Robinson asked James for the mistrial shortly after Harrington’s testimony was concluded and after Washington rested the state’s case. He had earlier asked for a mistrial after a third witness said, in the jury’s presence, that the suspect confessed to her about taking the money, saying his reasoning was that “he was trying to hide that he was on probation from his fiancee.�

According to court records, Catoe was on probation from a prior embezzlement conviction in Kershaw County when charged in the 2009 incident.

Washington told James that Catoe’s case will be on his trial list for the next term of general sessions court in Clarendon County, which begins Monday. Catoe may be tried again in his absence if he is not present.

Reach Robert J. Baker at (803) 774-1211.

“We are blessed to have Spirit Pharmaceuticals here in Clarendon County. This will make a Gov. Nikki Haley speaks to the crowd attending the announcement that Spirit Pharmaceuticals is planning to tremendous difference in the purchase and operate a facility in the former Federal Mogul building in Summerton. economy, especially in Clarendon Carolina Department of Employ- School District 1 and Summerment and Workforce. ton. Hopefully, we’ll be able to During his address, state Sen. cut into that unemployment rate Rally — declared its plans to purOnce the Federal Mogul plant Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, and get our folks working again.� chase a facility in the former Fed- has been retrofitted for pharmapraised the efforts of all those Charlie Gavin, member eral Mogul building along U.S. ceutical production, which Joshi who worked to bring Spirit to of the Clarendon County 301 and begin operations this hopes will be within the next 12 Summerton. This included crossDevelopment Board year. months, manufacturing will be ing the partisan divide and heapAjoy Joshi, president and moved to the Clarendon County ing praise on the Republican founder of the company, said facility. governor. “In her two years of “It’s a happy day in our county, Spirit will eventually relocate its When the Summerton plant service, she really has been the especially Summerton and entire operations — currently reaches completion, Joshi said jobs governor, all throughout headquartered in Centerreach, the location should house about South Carolina, but especially School District 1. Hopefully N.Y., with production facilities in 150 positions in manufacturing, rural South Carolina,� Johnson our residents will be able India — to the 144,000 squareabout 75 positions in packaging said. to supply Spirit with the foot facility in Summerton. and distribution, and about 75 Clarendon County Council workforce they’ll need.�

Joshi said state and local offipositions in research and develChairman Dwight Stewart also Nelson Walker, chairman cials had been working with the opment. The company will keep singled out the efforts of the local of the Clarendon County company for about a year before sales offices in the Long Island, executive director. “Our thanks Chamber of Commerce Spirit made the final decision to N.Y., and Philadelphia areas, go locally to John Truluck ‌ and locate in Summerton, ultimately Joshi said. his board who have continually selected over locations in PennDuring the announcement, placed Clarendon County in the sylvania, Maryland and MichiHaley said Clarendon County forefront of opportunity and who “This is really good news. We had people lose their jobs when gan. In announcing the decision, had found a future economic have faced the tough times with Federal Mogul left. Hopefully Joshi credited the efforts of both partner it could be proud to work hard work, persistence and the state and local officials for conwith. belief that our county would they’ll be able to find replacevincing the company to choose “These are people of great inbenefit from their efforts,â€? Stewment jobs with the new industry.

Summerton and praised Haley tegrity. They want a quality work- art said.

Wade McLeod, and John Truluck, executive diforce, they want a quality product After the announcement, mayor of Paxville rector of the Clarendon County and they are going to take care of Haley said there is a possibility Development Board, specifically. those that take care of them,� the state could see several more “We at Spirit look forward to Haley said. “When you can find economic development an“I couldn’t be happier. I am setting up a base here in Clarenthat really good quality company nouncements in the future but thrilled with the opportunity don County, and soon, proudly, that wants a relationship with a that there needs to be changes to that this offers to Summerton. will be calling Summerton our state, that through good and bad the state’s system of taxation to Our folks will be able to apply home,� said Joshi, who will reloare going to be there, that’s the help keep the Palmetto State for good-paying jobs without cate his family to the area, as kind of company I want.� competitive in the future. having to move away or travel a well.

The announced jobs come as “The tax structure is the one Spirit plans to start operations welcome news to a county with thing the CEOs keep asking long way to work.� in Summerton in two stages, one of the highest unemploy(about),� Haley said. “I keep begEllen Ardis, member Joshi said, beginning with packment rates in the state. Clarenging the Legislature to eliminate of Summerton Town Council aging and distribution efforts don County — which saw about the income tax. Louisiana is within the next six months. Dur350 jobs disappear three years doing it, Alabama has done it, ing this time, Spirit will continue ago when Federal Mogul closed Tennessee has done it, Florida “Jobs are the life blood of every manufacturing its private-brand- its doors at the same location has done it, and now North Carcommunity. It’s as simple as that.� ing products, of which they curSpirit will occupy — currently olina is proposing it. So I need Barry Ham, rently have about 40 different has a 13.5 percent unemploythe Legislature to go along with president, Bank of Clarendon medicines, in India. ment rate, according to the South it.�

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The Sumter County Library will offer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Connected,â&#x20AC;? a free series about the latest technology available and how it can be used to improve your life.

Scheduled programs are: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going Mobile,â&#x20AC;? 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting Social,â&#x20AC;? 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13.

Programs will be held in the main meeting room of the library, 111 N. Harvin St. The Sumter County Republican Party will meet at 7 p.m. today at Hibachi Grill & Buffet, 1390 Broad St. Call (803) 983-7157.

The One Pot CookOff will be held 11 a.m.1 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, 24 Council St. Sample soup, bog, gumbo, stew and chili. Tickets are available for $10 at the Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center.

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Sumter Section will meet at 5 p.m.

Friday, March 8, at Morris College.

The People to People Program will host a flapjack fundraiser at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2497 Broad St. Tickets are $7 and include pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.

Proceeds will help send fifth grade student Victoria R. China on an educational trip to Canada with People to People. For tickets, call (803) 316-6789.

A Zumbathon fundraiser for the James R. Clark Sickle Cell Foundation will be held 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, at the M.H. Newton Family Life Center, 415 Manning Ave. Call (803) 968-3644 or email FoxyAKB@sc.rr.com.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202 Ballard-Palmer-Bates Post 202 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at 310 Palmetto St. Call (803) 7953976.

The Sumter Band of Cheraw Indians will meet at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at 2530 N. Kings Highway, Rembert. Nominations for the executive tribal council and judicial branch are being accepted at sbciindians1@hotmail.com and elections will be held. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re related to a Ray, Benenhaley, Oxendine, Buckner or Hood and are interested in finding out more about your heritage, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to attend and enroll in the tribe.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH â&#x20AC;&#x153;L.A. Frock Starsâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., Smithsonian, TV-G) is a pretty dumb title for an enjoyable show. A far better title, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Way We Wore,â&#x20AC;? is the name of the upscale vintage boutique featured here, run by Doris Raymond. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a smart, tireless and discerning judge of the futures market for things of the past.

Along with her cheerful staff, she services the wealthy as well as celebrities who trust her judgment about the beauty and investment value of distinctive hand-medowns.

We first meet client and friend Dita Von Teese, an actress and performance artist famous for reviving the American burlesque tradition. She frequently borrows midcentury outfits that would not be out of place on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mad Menâ&#x20AC;? to wear at red carpet events, resulting in great exposure for the boutique.

Costume designer Lou Eyrich scours the store for ideas and garments to be worn in an upcoming episode of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glee.â&#x20AC;? She explains the demands of supplying new outfits for a weekly episodic series

like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glee,â&#x20AC;? which focuses on performance and has frequent costume changes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frock Starsâ&#x20AC;? should appeal to viewers who love clothes and respect the intelligence behind their history and design.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go looking for diva behavior or staged melodramatics. Unlike many Bravo shows, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frock Starsâ&#x20AC;? is for and about people who can be passionate without resorting to adolescent antics. â&#x20AC;˘ Viewers who used to watch Animal Planet for pure escapism should think again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battleground: Rhino Warsâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., TV-14) features three ex-Navy SEALS and a former Green Beret who go to South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greater Kruger area to help protect a dwindling herd of endangered rhinos from an increasingly organized, violent and brazen brand of wellarmed poachers. Just last year, more than 700 rhinos were criminally slaughtered. More than 100 park rangers have been murdered by poachers.

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Series Notes The guys mentor young women on careers in science on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Bang Theoryâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Jeremy fumes at Klaus on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Vampire Diariesâ&#x20AC;?

(8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14). * Alan moves out on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two and a Half Menâ&#x20AC;? (8:30 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Vincent has feelings for Cat and Alex on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beauty and the Beastâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Skipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s podcast proves revealing on â&#x20AC;&#x153;1600 Pennâ&#x20AC;? (9:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG).

p.m., TBS) * Jeff Wild, Loni Love and Julian McCullough are booked on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chelsea Latelyâ&#x20AC;? (11 p.m., E!) * John Sexton is on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Colbert Reportâ&#x20AC;? (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central) * Jennifer Lawrence, Alan Zweibel and A$AP Rocky are on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Late Show With David Lettermanâ&#x20AC;? (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Anne Hathaway, Lester Holt and the Eli Young Band on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tonight Showâ&#x20AC;? (11:35 p.m., NBC, r) * Kobe Bryant, Dominic Monaghan and Rival Sons appear on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmy Kimmel Liveâ&#x20AC;? (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Joel McHale, Al Roker and Matt Pond visit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Late Night With Jimmy Fallonâ&#x20AC;? (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Zach Braff and Alison Brie on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Late Late Showâ&#x20AC;? (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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Farmland on S.C. 34 just outside of the Bishopville city limits is prepared for the spring planting season on Tuesday morning. Soybeans, cotton, peanuts and corn are typical row crops found in Lee County.

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES:

Darrell Meeks, 46, of 91 Nash Road, Bishopville, and Shonna Denise Fortune, 34, of 422 Magnolia Drive, Bishopville, were arrested Monday and charged with possession of cocaine. Meeks was also charged with driving under suspension, second offense. The two were reportedly in a car that was pulled over on North Main Street at 10:59 p.m. for making an improper turn. Inside the car, police allegedly found a clear bag containing 0.6 grams of cocaine. Both Meeks and Fortune denied ownership of the cocaine and were transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Tamesha Shanee Braxton, 36, and Charlie Richard Williams, 55, both of 6380 Essie Road, Rembert, were charged with simple assault and battery Monday after law enforcement responded to the residence about 10 p.m. for a domestic disturbance call. Both were arrested and transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Herbert William Anderson, 26, of 4880 Silo Road, was arrested Tuesday and charged with driving under suspension, seventh offense. At 4:51 p.m., Anderson was reportedly clocked driving on Pinewood Road near Cains Mill Road going 64 mph in a 45-mph zone. When the officer initiated a traffic stop, Anderson reportedly jumped out of the car and fled into a wooded area. K9 units were called and reportedly located Anderson lying next to a log. His license was reportedly suspended for failure to pay traffic tickets. He was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Ernest Darin Seruya, 50, of 4175 U.S. 15 South, was arrested Monday and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm. About 7:36 p.m. on Feb. 20, Seruya allegedly approached a man at a home in the 2500 block of Highview Street and pulled a small black semi-automatic pistol from his pocket and pointed it at the victim during an argument.

STRONG-ARM ROBBERY:

At 8:32 a.m. Friday, a man walking on Vaughn Street near Webb Avenue was approached by a man telling him to empty his pockets and “pay up.”

The man then reached into the victim’s pockets and took a wallet and approximately $650 in cash.

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STOLEN PROPERTY:

A four-piece dinette set, a three-piece sofa set with love seat and arm chair, a three-piece coffee table set with two end tables, a queen-size bed, several pieces of kitchenware and silverware and a microwave were reportedly stolen from a vacant apartment in the 400 block of Loring Drive between Feb. 1 and 3:45 p.m. Monday.

The stolen items are valued at $10,000.

A black 2001 Dodge Durango Sport was reportedly stolen from the 1100 block of North Guignard Drive between noon and 1 p.m. Monday. The car is valued at $3,500.

A 14-foot double-axle trailer was reportedly stolen from the 3300 block of Old Manning Road at 7:15 p.m. Mon-

day. The trailer is valued at $1,600.

A 36-inch black Viore flat-screen TV was reportedly stolen from the 700 block of Omarest Drive between 5:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday. The television is valued at $550.

Two TVs and a desktop computer were reportedly stolen from the 4400 block of Dorsey Drive between Sunday and 9 p.m. Tuesday. The items are valued at $3,287.

firefighters responded to a fire at a home in the 900 block of Ridgehill Drive. The fire apparently started in the home’s garage and spread into the kitchen and master bedroom, damaging approximately 30 percent of the home. No injuries were reported. The fire caused an estimated $115,000 in damage and also damaged a 2007 GMC Acadia parked in the driveway, valued at $20,000.

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At 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, firefighters responded to a fire in a vacant home in the 700 block of South Harvin Street. The fire apparently started in a rear bathroom and spread into the attic and through the rest of the home. Damage to the home is valued at $16,000. The cause of the fire was not determined.

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On Monday, Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 52 calls. Forty-seven were medical calls, one was an emergency fly-out, and four were listed as “other trauma.”

On Tuesday, Sumter County EMS responded to 47 calls. Forty-three were medical calls, and four were listed as “other trauma.”

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In “Snapshots of a Disposable Culture,” Candid Camera’s Peter Funt laments our disposable society at www.wsj.com: Much is written about the fact that denizens of social media often fixate on the moment. Texts and tweets fly across the street, the room, the aisle, conveying thoughts with half-lives measured in seconds. But dwelling in the present is one thing.

To treat the present as disposable — so that, in effect, we gradually shrink our past — is something else.

Yet it isn’t just teens who seem to have devalued the past. On a recent “Today” show on NBC, Barbara Reich, a self-described expert on combating clutter, practically brought her interviewer, Willie Geist, to tears when he asked Ms. Reich about saving and preserving his young daughter’s artwork. “What if she makes something special and I want to put it up on the wall?” Mr. Geist asked. “It’s not really that special,” she said. Get over it.

Nothing viewed only in the context of the moment — a photo, a child’s drawing, an item of clothing — is as meaningful or instructive as something viewed over time in the context of history and our experiences.

We don’t even seem to value truth as much as we used to — whether in government, the news media or relationships. It’s all so fleeting. The big picture, it seems, has been shattered into countless smaller pictures, so easily deleted.

••• A Wall Street Journal editorial puts sequestration in perspective: In its bid to make the sequester as painful as possible, the White House announced Tuesday that it is canceling all visitor tours of the White House “during the popular Spring touring season.” This fits President Obama’s political strategy to punish the eighth graders visiting from Illinois instead of, say, the employees of the Agriculture Department who will attend a California conference sipping “exceptional local wines” and sampling “tasty dishes” prepared by “special guest chefs.”

Yes, even as the White House warns that the modest automatic spending cuts will force the furlough of meat inspectors, two divisions of the Agriculture Department will underwrite the 26th California Small Farm Conference in Fresno next week.

The event will feature USDA speakers, field trips, a banquet and a tasting reception, according to the conference website. Conference organizers promise the tasting will be a “mouthwatering event” featuring “fine wines and exceptional micro-brews paired with seasonally driven culinary delicacies.” How can we sign up?

••• In “The Professors’ Big Stage,” Tom Friedman discusses the future of college education at www.nytimes.com: I just spent the last two days at a great conference convened by M.I.T. and Harvard on “Online Learning and the Future of Residential Education” — aka “How can colleges charge $50,000 a year if my kid can learn it all free from massive open online courses?”

Among the takeaways: • Institutions of higher learning must move, as the historian Walter Russell Mead puts it, from a model of “time served” to a model of “stuff learned.” Because increasingly the world does not care what you know. Everything is on Google. The world only cares, and will only pay for, what you can do with what you know. We’re moving to a more competency-based world where there will be less interest in how you acquired the competency — in an online course, at a four-year-college or in a company-administered class — and more demand to prove that you mastered the competency.

• We demand that plumbers and kindergarten teachers be certified to do what they do, but there is no requirement that college professors know how to teach. No more. The world of MOOCs is creating a competition that will force every professor to improve his or her pedagogy or face an online competitor.

• Bottom line: There is still huge value in the residential college experience and the teacher-student and student-student interactions it facilitates. But to thrive, universities will have to nurture even more of those unique experiences while blending in technology to improve education outcomes in measurable ways at lower costs. We still need more research on what works, but standing still is not an option.

The Item’s “Notable & Quotable” column is compiled by Graham Osteen. Send comments or ideas to graham@theitem.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Children are taught hate, prejudice I read article after article about racism and unfair treatment to minorities. OK. Let me give my two cents on it. The other day I was at Chuck E Cheese at my grandson’s 3rd birthday party. I was sitting with my youngest grandchild, who is too young to enjoy the festivities. While I sat there I began to look around and take the environment in, and guess what I saw? I saw children — white, black, mixed and Hispanic — playing. They were playing and having a blast, and they didn’t once question the other’s race or religion. They were smiling and just being kids. My point in this is that children are taught hate and prejudice. So I challenge adults to become more child-like and be part of the solution, not the problem. Once people realize that “when one of you stops trying to get even for slavery, and the other stops feeling guilty and figures out most of your ancestors weren’t even in America during slavery ... maybe you both will figure out the real racist among you has always been in your media.” (Rodney Shelton, Proud Native American) DOUG BELOTE Dalzell

Cuts hurt seniors while corporations, wealthy benefit This week, $85 billion in automatic cuts to federal programs are scheduled to take effect. On Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted on a bill to replace the sequester cuts with a balanced plan that includes revenue raised from closing tax loopholes. Instead of asking the wealthy to pay a little more, conservatives opted to allow these cuts to our schools, health care, law enforcement and protections for our children and seniors to take effect.

I don’t think it’s right to deny seniors (nationally) 2 million transportation rides; 4 million home-delivered meals and access to LIHEAP energy assistance to heat their homes in the winter just so that companies like G.E. can avoid paying millions in taxes every year and continue

hiding profits overseas.

The Alliance for Retired Americans has been urging Sens. Scott and Graham to support the effort to replace some of these cuts with revenue. A cuts-only approach leaves South Carolina seniors without meals while corporations and the wealthy continue to enjoy their billions of dollars in tax breaks. It’s time for them to pay their fair share. Graham and Scott should have insisted on replacing the cuts with a balanced approach that closes loopholes for corporations who offshore profits and jobs and limit tax breaks for the richest 2 percent of Americans.

BOB ARTUS Midlands Vice President South Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans

Stronger laws for corruption, unethical practices needed The following letter was written to Gov. Nikki Haley and Attorney General Alan Wilson: It is the understanding of the Sumter County Committee for Responsible Government that you and the attorney general see the need to pass stronger laws concerning corruption and unethical practices. It is the committee’s opinion that corruption does exist in Sumter County and other counties in South Carolina.

The only cure for this is stronger laws and these laws be enforced.

Freedom of information is not free and all counties are not transparent. Sumter County requires payment for information that should be free. Is there something they don’t want us to know?

Our committee commends the governor and the attorney general for your efforts and trust that change will come.

BOB BILLHEIMER Chairman Committee for Responsible Government

Why is our society afraid of God? It is time for America to wake up to what is going on in our nation. People of godly faith came to America to find religious freedom. The men who wrote our

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Declaration of Independence and our Constitution were men of faith in God. Our nation has been blessed by God and rose to be the greatest nation of the world.

Now, however, there are those who want to dismiss God from our lives. I think it is strange that no one should offend the Muslims, the gay community, illegals, and just about everyone except Christians and Jews. It seems OK to offend those of us who are believers in Jesus Christ or in God. This will prove to be our downfall.

Why is our society afraid of God? I believe it is because people want to do whatever feels good or fun and don’t care whom it hurts, and often it is something God says is not good for us. We are living in a selfish society. God loves all of us and wants to bless us when we believe in Him and follow Him. We have the responsibility of opening our hearts and lives to Him so He can once again bless America. All our politicians end their speeches with “God bless America.” Right now we are standing in the way of His doing just that.

JALINE DUPREE Sumter

Consider these ideas to curb gun violence Recently there have been a number of crimes involving guns both locally and on the national scene. I do not believe there is one easy solution to this problem, but here are some ideas to be considered: First, if you possess a gun while committing another crime you automatically get five years in prison in addition to other penalties. Second, if you present a gun while committing another crime you automatically get 10 years in prison in addition to other penalties. Third, if you discharge a gun while committing another crime you automatically get 20 years in prison in addition to other penalties. Finally, abolish concurrent prison sentences for crimes involving guns.

These dangerous, violent felons need to serve their sentences consecutively.

MARK SWEETMAN Sumter

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SUMMERTON from Page A1 announcement breathes life back into our local economy.”

The mayor of a community smaller than a single Census tract — Summerton’s official population is 993 — knows all too well the difficulties a small town can face when a large compa- BRUNER ny closes its doors. For when Federal Mogul, which employed 350 people, closed its doors three years ago, the blow left many local residents wondering if the town could survive.

But with Spirit Pharmaceutical stepping into the same building Federal Mogul left behind, Bruner now hopes his community can see economic highs surpassing the recent lows.

“Federal Mogul was a long-time partner of the community, and they employed a large number of people,” Bruner said.

“While this is not going to completely reverse what transpired when Federal Mogul closed, I will tell you that I believe this will really get us well-positioned to move forward into the coming years to really not only get us back where we were during Federal Mogul’s heyday, but move us well beyond.”

The first noticeable positive impact, Bruner thinks, will be for the current retail companies that have weathered Summerton’s economic downturn. Because while he realizes the drug company won’t pull all of its future employees from the Summerton area, Bruner also understands all of those future employees, wherever they

come from, will travel through his town.

“Folks are going to shop right there,” Bruner said. “They’ll hit the grocery store, they’ll hit the drug store, whatever it is they need before they go home, and those are some of the major components that we’ve missed when Federal Mogul closed.”

The local increased commerce could also renew interest in businesses looking to invest in the Summerton retail marketplace, Bruner said.

At the same time, the increased local job opportunities could also aid in reversing the slow population decline the town has experienced over the past decade.

But, after the announcement on Wednesday and as he spoke of the assets Summerton has in recruiting companies — referencing the town’s proximity to Interstate 95, the Port of Charleston, and larger cities Columbia and Florence — it became clear that Bruner is also aware the attention his town is receiving could help land additional economic development announcements in the future.

“We’re an ideal location for business to plant and still have that smalltown feeling,” Bruner said. “I think we’d be a great fit for any company that’s looking to relocate.”

Still, Bruner recognizes it’s hard to gauge exactly how big Wednesday’s announcement will turn out to be in the long run. But, the mayor is highly optimistic.

“I just don’t think we’re fully aware of the ripple effect we’ll see from this,” Bruner said. “I think it’s going to be huge.”

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): attitude will result in the last word in astrology Letting emotions take criticism from someone over and making you feel the need to please. eugenia LAST impulsive moves will be Don’t let emotions cause to your detriment. you to overreact or take on Recycle old ideas. A new, something you don’t feel diverse approach will lead to greater prosperity. good about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll be in control.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make a difference to Concentrate on what you want and go about people you care about. Your charm, originality getting it by offering what you can to people and intuitive insight will lead you down a path who have something to contribute in return. that will intrigue some while making others proud to be by your side.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Observe what’s Someone will try to take advantage of your going on around you. Now isn’t the time to good nature, skill and knowledge. make a move or to let others know what you’re contemplating. Take better care of your CANCER (June 21-July 22): A money deal will get financial position. rid of debt. Invest in your ideas. Turn a hobby into a prosperous endeavor. Enjoying the CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look for a deal company of someone who shares your dream that compliments your talents and utilizes your will help make it come true. experience. A unique presentation will lead to high demand for what you have to offer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Change direction or the way you live your life by capping spending AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Speak boldly and habits and pushing harder to make more honestly. Honesty will win you favors and money. Take a second job or size down to cut respect. Changing old habits will help you overhead. improve your living arrangements and lifestyle.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Greater interaction PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get involved in a with like-minded people will lead to new cause that will bring you in contact with friendships as well as opportunities to utilize people who have the potential to help you your skills and diversify what you have to offer advance. Presenting what you have to offer will in unusual ways. result in a partnership with someone who complements you.

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Gov. Nikki Haley sits with students at Manning Junior High School on Wednesday. The governor spoke to students about bullying and how to fight back against it.

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BULLYING from Page A1 urged the students.

“They’ll help you come up with a plan.

(The bullying) doesn’t stop when you’re a kid. It happens all your life.”

She asked the students if they want to be remembered as the person in class who was always making fun of others.

“You’ll be remembered by the way you treat people,” she added.

The governor showed the students a short video, “Cool Kids Don’t Bully,” with cameo appearances from University of

South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier, Clemson University head football coach Dabo Swinney, Miss SC USA Courtney Turner and Miss SC Teen USA 2011 Keyla Childs.

Haley also encouraged the students to stand up and support their friends who are being bullied.

“A lot of what happens is ‘he said, she said,’” Haley added.

“Go with your friends, and let the adults or others know that you saw this happen. Too often people step back.

Stand up for them.”

The sun rises behind the launch pad of Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on launch day of the Delta IV Heavy rocket last June. Photo taken and submitted by Hap Griffin.

SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

THE ITEM To contact the Sports Department, call (803) 774-1241 or e-mail sports@theitem.com

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Top-ranked EC looks to finish on top

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com Expectations are always high for the East Clarendon High School softball team, and 2013 will be no exception.

The Lady Wolverines enter the season ranked No. 1 in 1A in the coaches poll after coming off an 18-5 2012 campaign that ended in the lower state tournament against Green Sea

Floyds.

“Being ranked No. 1 at the start of the season is nice, but I’d rather have that ranking about two months from now,” ARD EC head coach Lisa Ard said. “Our goal every year is to win a state championship, and I’m excited about

this season and the team we have.”

The Lady Wolverines begin their title quest today at 5:30 p.m. when they open the regular season at Hannah-Pamplico. EC went 3-2 during this past weekend’s Pee Dee Pitch Off tournament in Florence.

“We had some games where we played well and some where we didn’t,” Ard said of the tournament. “I think

when we pitch and play defense up to our capabilities, we’re a tough team to beat.”

The Lady Wolverines return eight players from last year’s squad, including six starters.

Among the top returnees are Kaitlin Alexander and Leslie Altman – who will see the majority of the pitching time for EC this season.

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East Clarendon’s Alexus Watford swings at a pitch during the District VII championship in Turbeville last season. The Lady Wolverines begin the 2013 campaign today as the SEE EC, PAGE B2 top-ranked team in 1A.

Montgomery sidelined by arm injury

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

performance like that we’re supposed to win.”

It was the sixth straight win for Sumter to begin the season. The Gamecocks travel to Blythewood today for a 6:30 p.m. contest, their seventh game in eight days.

For Carolina Forest, it was a disappointing way to open the season.

Barnes, a Clemson verbal commitment, struck out 12, including six in a row at one point. He struck out at least one batter every inning but the last. He walked a batter in the fifth, which eventually led to the Panthers’ lone run.

Opposing hitters haven’t been able to knock Jordan Montgomery off the mound this season, but an arm injury has knocked him out of the starting rotation for at least a couple of weeks.

South Carolina baseball head coach Chad Holbrook announced after Tuesday’s 10-0 victory over Ball State that the left-handed Montgomery, USC’s Friday night starting pitcher for the first three weekends, will be out for at least two weeks with a lower distal MONTGOMERY humerus stress reaction in his throwing arm.

“He has been having some discomfort the past few weeks in his pitching arm, and he was diagnosed today after a MRI and an X-Ray, he has a lower distal stress reaction,” Holbrook said of the sophomore from Sumter. “It is not a stress fracture and there are no broken bones; it’s a stress reaction at the lower part of his humerus.

“It is disappointing, but if it had to happen this is as good a time as any for it to happen. We will reevaluate Jordan in two weeks and see when we can get him back.”

Montgomery will miss his scheduled starts this weekend against Rider and next week in the Southeastern Conference opener at Missouri. It is hoped he can return for the Arkansas series on March 22, but it is more likely he will return for the third SEC series against Texas A&M on March 29.

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Sumter High starter and Clemson verbal commitment Charlie Barnes delivers a pitch against Carolina Forest during the Gamecocks’ 3-1 victory on Wednesday at Gamecock Field in their Region VI-4A opener. Barnes tossed a no-hitter and struck out 12 of the 22 batters he faced.

SHS’ Barnes tosses no-hitter

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com It didn’t matter if it was a high- or low-scoring affair, a win is a win for Sumter High School baseball head coach Joe Norris, especially in region play.

Junior left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes threw a complete game no-hitter in a 3-1 victory over Carolina Forest at Gamecock Field on Wednesday to open Region VI-4A play.

“Our region is tough and usually games are played like that. You just try to get every region win you can and try to set yourself up

TODAY’S PREP SCHEDULE Varsity Baseball Sumter at Blythewood, 6:30 p.m.

Westwood at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m.

Manning at Dillon, 6:30 p.m.

Lee Central at Keenan, 5:30 p.m.

Holly Hill at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m.

Providence Athletic Club at Robert E. Lee, 7 p.m.

Coastal Christian at Clarendon Hall, 5:30 p.m.

Junior Varsity Baseball East Clarendon at Johnsonville (DH), 5 p.m.

Holly Hill at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Providence Athletic Club at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m.

Varsity Golf Sumter at Camden (Camden Country Club), 4 p.m.

Lee Central at Hartsville, 4:30 p.m.

Calhoun Academy, Holly Hill at Laurence Manning, 3:30 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Trinity-Byrnes, 3:30 p.m.

Junior Varsity Golf East Clarendon Varsity at Sumter (Beech Creek Golf Course), 4:30 p.m.

for the playoffs as best you can,” Norris said.

“Charlie had a great

Varsity Boys Soccer Sumter at Ashley Ridge, 7:30 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at Crestwood, 6 p.m.

Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Sumter at Ashley Ridge, 6 p.m.

Pinewood Prep at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m.

Varsity Softball Sumter at Manning, 5:30 p.m.

Lakewood at Lake City, 5:30 p.m.

Lee Central at Keenan, 5:30 p.m.

East Clarendon at Hannah-Pamplico, 5:30 p.m.

First Baptist at Wilson Hall, 4:30 p.m.

Junior Varsity Softball Wilson Hall at Hammond, 3:15 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Andrews, 5 p.m.

B Team Softball Hammond at Robert E. Lee, 5 p.m.

Varsity Boys Tennis Sumter at Hartsville, 4:30 p.m.

Manning at Camden, 5 p.m.

Augusta Christian at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Varsity Track and Field Lee Central at Andrew Jackson High, 5 p.m.

night; he threw all his pitches for strikes,” he said.

“When we get a pitching

Swinney searching for playmakers

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press CLEMSON — The Clemson Tigers need to replace two of their most productive offensive players from last year: receiver DeAndre Hopkins and tailback Andre Ellington.

Coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers opened spring practice Wednesday without their recordsetting receiver in Hopkins or their two-time, 1,000SWINNEY yard rusher in Ellington. Hopkins gave up his senior season to jump to the NFL while Ellington exhausted his eligibility last fall.

Both were big reasons why Clemson set records on offense and went 21-6 the previous two seasons. The Tigers won their first Atlantic Coast Conference title in two de-

Williams, Carolina edge Mississippi State 79-72

BY JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press

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Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd, left, hands off to running back and former Sumter High standout Roderick McDowell on Wednesday during the first day of spring practice in Clemson.

cades in 2011 and followed that up with an 11-win season — their most victories since the 12-0, national championship season of 1981.

“That’s just football, everybody’s got holes to fill,’’ Swinney said. “I think we’ve got SEE TIGERS, PAGE B4

COLUMBIA — Brenton Williams scored a career-high 38 points to lead South Carolina to a 79-72 win over Mississippi State on Wednesday night.

The Gamecocks (14-16, 4-13 Southeastern Conference) won WILLIAMS for just the second time in 11 games to climb out of last place in the SEC. South Carolina led 37-35 early in the second half before scoring 13 straight points to take a 50-35 lead.

The Gamecocks’ advantage would climb to

22. Mississippi State (821, 3-14) got back in it by scoring 14 straight points to trail 68-63 with 2:37 left. But Williams then sank two free throws on the next possession and the Bulldogs wouldn’t get closer.

Williams’ 38 points were the most ever for South Carolina in an SEC game and the secondmost in the league this year. Elston Turner scored 40 for Texas A&M against Kentucky in January.

Williams made 10 of his 17 field goals, including 6 of 9 3-pointers. He also made all 12 of his free throws, including four in the final minute.

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LMA baseball beats Thomas Sumter DALZELL — Jack Martin had three hits, scored three runs and drove in four more to lead Laurence Manning Academy to a 21-5 varsity baseball victory over Thomas Sumter Academy on Wednesday at General Field.

Thomas Walker was 2-for-3 with two runs for the Swampcats, who improved to 3-0 on the season. Mark Pipkin was 2-for-4 with two runs batted in.

Nick Gibbons was the winning pitcher.

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David Hayden had a great game on the mound and at the plate for Lakewood, but it still wasn’t enough as Lakewood High School lost to Wilson 4-3 on Wednesday in its season opener at the Lakewood field.

Hayden pitched a complete game, allowing no earned runs while striking out four and walking three. At the plate, he had an inside-the-park home run and a triple while driving in two runs.

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FLORENCE — Robert E. Lee Academy improved to 3-1 on the season with a 12-2 victory over The King’s Academy on Tuesday at the TKA field.

Russell Watkins led the REL offense, going 2-for-2 with a double, two walks and four stolen bases. Dustin Sims was 2-for-2

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with two doubles and two runs scored while Payton Bramlett had a double and three runs batted in. Travis Christmas also had a double.

Bramlett was the winning pitcher, striking out two and allowing one earned run in three innings.

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Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Wilson Hall 14-11 on Wednesday at the Wilson Hall field.

Dayton Ingram led the TSA offense, picking up two doubles and driving in three runs. Joshua Galloway had two hits and drove in two runs, while Josh Burns and Chandler Hunter both had two hits.

Hunter was the winning pitcher and Tucker Chapman got the save.

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Lakewood High School opened its season with a 3-1 victory over Eau Claire on Tuesday.

Gianni Jackson, Michael Grant and Blake Carraher each scored goals for the Gators. Micah McLeod had eight saves in goal.

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Lady Swampcats softball stays unbeaten DALZELL — Laurence Manning Academy improved to 6-0 on the season with a 10-3 victory over Thomas Sumter Academy on Wednesday at the TSA field.

The Lady Swampcats broke the game open with a 6-run fifth inning to go up 9-1.

Grace Beatson was the winning pitcher and she

had two hits. Mary Michael Windham also had two hits and Tessa Sanford had a double.

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MANNING — Madison Cantley was 3-for-4 with two doubles to lead Laurence Manning Academy to a 15-5 victory over Thomas Sumter Academy on

Wednesday at the LMA field.

Abbiie Beard and Katelyn Edwards both had two doubles, while Marina Tsakalas was 3-for-4 with a double.

Brooke Ward had seven strikeouts in picking up the victory.

Lindley Hodge had two hits to lead TSA. Carmen Silvester had a double.

BARNES from Page B1 The junior southpaw only allowed two balls to the outfield and got three 2-3 strikeout putouts from catcher Ian McCaffrey. He also snared several comebackers to mound, recording three 1-3 putouts.

When asked about his stellar accomplishment, the focus was clearly on the team and not his outing.

“Any region game is important because we have the smallest region with five teams, so every region game counts to get your seeding for the playoffs,” Barnes said.

“Carolina Forest is a good team in our region, so any region game is huge.”

The junior southpaw helped his cause offensively in the first inning with an RBI single, giving Sumter the early 1-0 lead.

After Jacob Watcher led the bottom of the first off with a double, Barnes singled him home with no outs.

In the top of the fifth, after a leadoff walk to Ryan Flynn, CF’s Ryan Yurachek hit a ground ball to third base that could’ve resulted in a double play, but Yurachek ended up at second with one out thanks to a throwing error by Jacob Watcher. Yurachek later took third base on a ball that bounced in the dirt and he eventually scored on Stephen Sampollo’s RBI groundout that bounced high over the mound.

“That play there, Jacob is just trying to turn (the double play) and the ball got away from him tonight,” Norris said. “We were cleaner (defensively) tonight than we have been.”

The Gamecocks picked up just two hits over four innings, but broke through by scoring two runs with two outs in the sixth.

Phillip Watcher reached on a 2-out walk,

EC from Page B1 Alexander recently signed with the University of South Carolina Sumter while Altman is coming off a season in which she led EC in hitting and earned All-Region and All-State honors.

Ard said Alexander will be the main pitcher for EC this season. Last year, Alexander, Altman and Brooklyn Fort pitched in each game. Fort is with Carolina Academy this season.

“Kaitlin’s been our main pitcher for the last three years now, and she’s comfortable in that role,” Ard said. “She spots really well

TV, RADIO TODAY 11 a.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament First-Round Game from Greensboro, N.C. -- Miami vs. Virginia Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

Noon -- Women’s College Basketball: Southeastern Conference Tournament Opening-Round Game from Duluth, Ga. -- Arkansas vs. Florida (SPORTSOUTH).

1 p.m. -- International Soccer: Europa League Match from Bucharest, Romania -- Chelsea vs. Steaua Bucharest (FOX SOCCER).

2 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament First-Round Game from Greensboro, N.C.-- North Carolina State vs. Clemson (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

2 p.m. -- PGA Golf: WGC-Cadillac Championship First Round from Miami (GOLF).

2:30 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: Southeastern Conference Tournament Opening-Round Game from Duluth, Ga. -- South Carolina vs. Alabama or Mississippi State (SPORTSOUTH).

3 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: West Coast Conference Tournament Second-Round Game from Las Vegas -- Loyola Marymount vs. San Francisco or Pepperdine (BYUTV).

3 p.m. -- International Baseball: World Baseball Classic First-Round Game from Phoenix -- Italy vs. Mexico (MLB NETWORK).

5:30 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: West Coast Conference Tournament Second-Round Game from Las Vegas -- Santa Clara vs. Portland (BYUTV).

6 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament First-Round Game from Greensboro, N.C. -- Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

6 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: Southeastern Conference Tournament Opening-Round Game from Duluth, Ga. -- Vanderbilt vs. Missouri (SPORTSOUTH).

6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

6:30 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Puerto Rico Open First Round from Rio Grande, Mexico (GOLF).

6:30 p.m. -- International Baseball: World Baseball Classic First-Round Game from Phoenix -- Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Kentucky at Georgia (ESPN).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Virginia at Florida State (ESPN2).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Penn State at Northwestern (ESPNU).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Butler at Massachusetts (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

8 p.m. -- International Soccer: CONCACAF Champions League Match from Heredia, Costa Rica -- Los Angeles vs. Herediano (FOX SOCCER).

8 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament First-Round Game from Greensboro, N.C. -- Virginia vs. Boston College (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

8 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Oklahoma at New York (TNT).

8:30 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: Southeastern Conference Tournament Opening-Round Game from Duluth, Ga. -- Louisiana State vs. Auburn (SPORTSOUTH).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: West Coast Conference Tournament Second-Round Game from Las Vegas -San Francisco vs. Portland or Loyola Marymount (BYUTV).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Wisconsin at Michigan State (ESPN).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Oregon at Colorado (ESPN2).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Oregon State at Utah (ESPNU).

10 p.m. -- International Baseball: World Baseball Classic Second-Round Game from Tokyo -- Japan vs. Taiwan (MLB NETWORK).

10:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Clippers at Denver (TNT).

11 p.m. -- College Basketball: Long Beach State at UC Davis (ESPN2).

11:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: West Coast Conference Tournament Second-Round Game from Las Vegas -- San Diego vs. Pepperdine (BYUTV).

1 a.m. -- NHL Hockey: Montreal at Carolina (SPORTSOUTH).

2 a.m. -- Major League Baseball: Houston vs. Washington from Kissimmee, Fla. (MLB NETWORK).

5 a.m. -- International Baseball: World Baseball Classic Second-Round Game from Tokyo -- Netherlands vs.

Cuba (MLB NETWORK).

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Sumter’s Jacob Watcher (5) tries to break up a double play as Carolina Forest shortstop Cameron Cauble, left, makes a throw during the Gamecocks’ 3-1 win on Wednesday at Gamecock Field.

then stole second. Junior River Soles delivered a clutch RBI triple to give SHS a 2-1 lead. Soles then scored on a single by Will Smith for a 3-1 lead.

“All night I had been struggling, I was behind on the ball,” Soles said. “My coaches were on me about getting out in front, so that at-bat I was trying to focus on getting the bat in front and I missed two pitches and I was lucky enough to get that third strike right down the middle. I made solid contact and hit it out in front.”

Jacob Watcher and Smith each had two hits.

CF senior sidearmer Cullen Marcis took the loss for the Panthers. He allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out three.

and holds up under pressure and she’ll provide good leadership on the mound for us.

“Leslie is ready to go whenever we need her and she provides a good change of pace as a hard thrower.”

Altman will also see time at first, second and third bases as well as provide a big bat as EC’s cleanup hitter. The Lady Wolverines will also look to senior right fielder Whitley Barrett to provide pop in the lineup.

Barrett batted .533 during the weekend for EC. Junior Jordan Evans returns behind the dish with senior D’onna McFadden taking over duties at shortstop. Grayson Smith and

Victoria Floyd will see time in the outfield and senior Maggie Baird returns at second base.

Newcomers filling in spots for EC include junior Kayleigh Hunter and sophomore Taylor Cusaac at first and Roxanne Gray and Micayla Anderson at third.

Junior Sarah Melton will also see time in the outfield.

“We saw some good things over the weekend,” Ard said. “There was a lot of hitting and I was able to see some of the new players come in and fill spots and play well. I was able to see how versatile this team could be, so I’m encouraged by that.”

By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct Kansas City 11 0 1.000 Seattle 10 2 .833 Baltimore 7 2 .778 Tampa Bay 8 4 .667 Cleveland 9 5 .643 Chicago 5 3 .625 Minnesota 6 5 .545 Boston 6 6 .500 Detroit 6 6 .500 Houston 5 5 .500 Oakland 5 6 .455 Toronto 5 6 .455 Texas 4 7 .364 New York 3 8 .273 Los Angeles 2 8 .200 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct Washington 5 4 .556 Colorado 6 5 .545 Philadelphia 6 5 .545 San Diego 7 6 .538 Atlanta 6 6 .500 Miami 4 4 .500 St. Louis 5 5 .500 Arizona 5 6 .455 Milwaukee 5 6 .455 San Francisco 4 5 .444 Los Angeles 4 6 .400 Chicago 5 8 .385 Pittsburgh 4 7 .364 New York 2 5 .286 Cincinnati 2 11 .154 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay 8, Minnesota 5 Toronto 6, Baltimore 6, tie, 10 innings Washington 7, Houston 1 San Diego 7, L.A. Dodgers 3 Cleveland 4, San Francisco 3 Kansas City 8, Oakland 2 L.A. Angels 6, Cincinnati 4 Colorado 6, Chicago Cubs 3 Atlanta 2, N.Y. Yankees 0 Wednesday’s Games Detroit 4, Toronto 1 St. Louis 7, Miami 2 Philadelphia 6, Washington 3 Pittsburgh 9, Boston 3 Milwaukee 7, Seattle 6 Cleveland 4, L.A. Dodgers 0 Texas 3, Chicago Cubs 2 Kansas City 8, Arizona 1 Today’s Games Boston vs. Minnesota (ss) at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

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

Toronto vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

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

Minnesota (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Miami vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m.

Arizona vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Seattle (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Texas vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Seattle (ss) vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Detroit vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games Philadelphia vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta (ss) vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Toronto vs. Atlanta (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Arizona vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

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San Diego vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Oakland vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Texas vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 9:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (ss) vs. L.A. Dodgers (ss) at Glendale, Ariz., 9:05 p.m.

Kansas City (ss) vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:10 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 36 21 .632 – Brooklyn 34 26 .567 31/2 Boston 32 27 .542 5 Philadelphia 23 36 .390 14 Toronto 23 38 .377 15 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 44 14 .759 – Atlanta 33 26 .559 111/2 Washington 19 39 .328 25 Orlando 17 44 .279 281/2 Charlotte 13 47 .217 32 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 38 22 .633 – Chicago 34 26 .567 4 Milwaukee 30 28 .517 7 Detroit 23 39 .371 16 Cleveland 20 40 .333 18 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 47 14 .770 – Memphis 39 19 .672 61/2 Houston 33 28 .541 14 Dallas 26 33 .441 20 New Orleans 21 40 .344 26 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Okla. City 44 16 .733 – Denver 40 22 .645 5 Utah 32 28 .533 12 Portland 28 31 .475 151/2 Minnesota 20 37 .351 221/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 43 19 .694 – Golden State 34 27 .557 81/2 L.A. Lakers 30 31 .492 121/2 Phoenix 21 39 .350 21 Sacramento 21 41 .339 22 Tuesday’s Games Boston 109, Philadelphia 101 Oklahoma City 122, L.A. Lakers 105 Denver 120, Sacramento 113 Wednesday’s Games Utah at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Boston at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

New York at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Washington at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Toronto at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Chicago at San Antonio, 9 p.m.

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

Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s Games Oklahoma City at New York, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Denver, 10:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games Oklahoma City at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Utah at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Boston, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 8 p.m.

Portland at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

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

Toronto at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 23 15 8 0 30 81 67 New Jersey 23 10 8 5 25 56 65 N.Y. Rangers 21 11 8 2 24 55 53 Philadelphia 24 11 12 1 23 68 72 N.Y. Islanders 23 10 11 2 22 70 78 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 23 14 5 4 32 71 59 Boston 20 14 3 3 31 60 46 Ottawa 23 12 7 4 28 52 44 Toronto 23 14 9 0 28 68 57 Buffalo 24 9 13 2 20 63 77 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 22 13 8 1 27 67 62 Tampa Bay 23 10 12 1 21 81 73 Winnipeg 22 10 11 1 21 56 68 Florida 23 7 11 5 19 59 83 Washington 21 9 11 1 19 59 62 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 23 20 0 3 43 75 44 Detroit 23 11 8 4 26 63 60 St. Louis 22 11 9 2 24 64 67 Nashville 23 9 9 5 23 47 59 Columbus 23 7 12 4 18 53 69 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 22 11 6 5 27 63 61 Minnesota 22 11 9 2 24 52 56 Edmonton 22 8 9 5 21 54 62 Calgary 20 8 8 4 20 57 68 Colorado 21 8 9 4 20 51 62 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 21 15 3 3 33 75 60 Los Angeles 21 12 7 2 26 60 52 San Jose 21 11 6 4 26 50 46 Phoenix 22 11 8 3 25 67 63 Dallas 22 11 9 2 24 61 63 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Columbus 4, Edmonton 3, SO San Jose 3, Vancouver 2, SO Tampa Bay 5, New Jersey 2 N.Y. Islanders 6, Montreal 3 Washington 4, Boston 3, OT Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 2 Florida 4, Winnipeg 1 Detroit 2, Colorado 1 Chicago 5, Minnesota 3 Los Angeles 6, St. Louis 4 Wednesday’s Games Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Chicago, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Today’s Games Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Florida at Washington, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Columbus, 7 p.m.

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

Edmonton at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

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

Friday’s Games Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Calgary at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.

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Liberty tops Conway 78-61

THE STATE

Ashley Bruner (21) and the rest of the South Carolina women’s basketball team open the SEC Tournament today in Duluth, Ga.

Sessions coming along for USC women

BY ISABELLE KHURSHUDYAN The State COLUMBIA — If South Carolina point guard Khadijah Sessions was frustrated, coach Dawn Staley said she never showed it. The freshman waited, watched and hoped for months on the bench.

“You have so much legacy in high school and coming over in the same SESSIONS state at the next level, yes, it’s a little bit of pressure,” said Sessions, a Myrtle Beach native.

The wait ended when she had to step in for senior Ieasia Walker at Florida earlier this season. It was then that she and Staley realized the adjustment period for learning Staley’s complex system at point guard was nearing its end.

SEC WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT At The Arena at Gwinnett Center Duluth, Ga. First Round Wednesday Alabama 63, Mississippi State 36 Second Round Today Arkansas vs. Florida, Noon South Carolina vs. Alabama, 2:30 p.m.

Vanderbilt vs. Missouri, 6 p.m.

LSU vs. Auburn, 8:30 p.m.

Quarterfinals Friday Tennessee vs. Arkansas-Florida winner, Noon

Texas A&M vs. South Carolina-Mississippi State-Alabama winner, 2:30 p.m.

Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt-Missouri winner, 6 p.m.

Georgia vs. LSU-Auburn winner, 8:30 p.m.

Semifinals Saturday Tennessee_Arkansas-Florida winner vs. Texas A&M_South Carolina_Mississippi State-Alabama winner, 4 p.m.

Kentucky_Vanderbilt-Missouri winner vs.

Georgia_LSU-Auburn winner, 6:30 p.m.

Championship Sunday Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.

Staley said she believes Sessions is ahead of the curve for a new college point guard. She rotated in and out of the starting lineup with fellow freshman Tiffany Mitchell for the final four games of the season.

As the Gamecocks (236, 11-5) prepare for the SEC tournament in Duluth, Ga., this week, Sessions’ development comes at a much-needed time.

USC is a No. 5 seed and will play Alabama or Mississippi State today.

“If she wasn’t as open-

minded and as coachable as she has been, I think that process would have taken a little bit longer,” Staley said. “She’s been champing at the bit to get in the game and to show why she was one of the top high schoolers in the country. Now is the time in which we feel real good about what she’s able to contribute.”

Staley isn’t shy about how demanding she is on her point guards. A point guard herself — an Olympic gold-medal point guard at that — Staley has

high expectations coupled with a challenging volume of information for her players at that position to learn.

Sessions said it took her the preseason and the first half of the regular season to reach the knowledge level Staley requires. Staley calls herself a “perfectionist” when it comes to her old position, wanting her point guards to know where everyone’s supposed to be on the floor, where everyone is the most effective and how to lead both the offense and defense.

“It’s a very, very hard thing because you actually have to run the team,” Sessions said.

“You have to know the one through five positions. You might not be playing it, but you have to run them and you have to lead them into certain things. Big decisions and stuff is on the line.”

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Villanova upsets Georgetown 67-57 PHILADELPHIA — JayVaughn Pinkston scored 20 points to help Villanova beat a top-five team for the third time this season, 67-57 over No. 5 Georgetown on Wednesday night.

The Wildcats (19-12, 10-8 Big East) also beat then-No. 5 Louisville and then-No. 3 Syracuse and have put themselves in solid shape for at least an NCAA tournament at-large bid. All three wins over top-five teams came at the Wells Fargo Center, the site of tournament games the first weekend.

Otto Porter Jr. scored 17 points as the Hoyas (23-5, 13-4) had an 11game winning streak snapped.

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AMES, Iowa — Senior Will Clyburn scored 20 points and Iowa State beat No. 13 Oklahoma State 87-76 on Wednesday night to bolster its NCAA tournament hopes.

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USC from Page B1 Craig Sword led Mississippi State with 20 points.

The Bulldogs have lost 13 of their last 14 games and will have to beat Auburn on Saturday for a chance to move out of last place in the SEC. Jalen Steele added 17, but left the game limping with just under five minutes to go.

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BIG SOUTH TOURNAMENT At The HTC Center Conway First Round Tuesday Winthrop 60, Radford 58, OT Longwood 87, UNC Asheville 72 Campbell 81, Presbyterian 73, OT Liberty 78, Coastal Carolina 61 Quarterfinals Today Charleston Southern vs. Winthrop, Noon VMI vs. Longwood, 2:30 p.m.

Gardner-Webb vs. Campbell, 6 p.m.

High Point vs. Liberty, 8:30 p.m.

Semifinals Saturday Charleston Southern-Winthrop winner vs. VMI-Longwood winner, Noon High Point-Liberty winner vs. Gardner-Webb-Campbell winner, 2 p.m.

Championship Sunday, March 10 Semifinal winners, Noon

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Georgetown’s Markel Starks, middle, drives between Villanova’s Tony Chennault, right, and Mouphtaou Yarou during the first half of the Hoyas’ 67-57 loss on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Brandon Triche and James Southerland combined for 37 points in the final home game of their careers, and No. 17

South Carolina tried to pull away a couple of times in the first half. The Gamecocks led by six early on, but Mississippi State tied it within two minutes. South Carolina took a 23-16 lead with 8:51 left in the first half, but the Bulldogs took their first lead of the game less than for minutes later.

Mississippi State came in as the SEC’s worst shooting team at 39.7 percent a game, but the Bulldogs shot 51.1 percent (24 of 47) against the Game-

Syracuse beat DePaul 78-57 on Wednesday night to snap a threegame losing streak.

cocks, even after missing eight of their first 10 shots in the second half. But Mississippi State turned the ball over 20 times.

South Carolina made 28 of 35 free throws as the Gamecocks snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Bulldogs.

Wednesday’s game matched up two teams that started the day in last place in the SEC. That wasn’t much of a surprise. Both the Bulldogs and Gamecocks have first-year coach-

From wire reports es handed massive rebuilding jobs. South Carolina finished last in the SEC last season and Mississippi State lost all of its starters.

The Gamecocks were picked to finish 13th and the Bulldogs were picked to finish 14th in the league before the season started.

Both teams are locked into playing in the first round of the SEC tournament next Wednesday, needing to win five games to win the title and extend what have been woeful seasons.

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Brooklyn routs Bobcats 99-78 CHARLOTTE — Deron Williams had 20 points and eight assists, Joe Johnson added 22 points, and Brooklyn Nets got a needed win over the Charlotte Bobcats, 99-78 Wednesday night.

The Nets trailed by 10 at the half, but opened the third quarter with a 21-6 run led by Williams and Johnson, and never looked back. The Bobcats managed just nine points in the third quarter on 3-of-19 shooting and were outscored 56-25 in the second half to lose their eighth straight game.

Reggie Evans grabbed 16 rebounds and Brook Lopez had 16 points and five rebounds for the Nets.

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Trey Burke had 26 points and five rebounds to lead No. 7 Michigan’s rally to an 80-75 victory over Purdue on Wednesday night.

CONWAY (AP) — Davon Marshall scored 28 points and Liberty used a late surge to pull away from Coastal Carolina for a 78-61 victory in the first round of the Big South Conference tournament Tuesday night.

Leading 53-51 with 12 minutes left, the Flames (12-20), the No. 5 seed in the North Division, launched a 14-1 run. Marshall scored the last eight points in the spurt, with a jumper and two 3-pointers making it 67-52 with 3:37 remaining.

Marshall, who was 5 of 7 from deep, now has 89 3-pointers to rank third on Liberty’s single-season list.

Coastal Carolina, the South Division’s No. 4 seed playing on its home court, shot 28.6 percent (8 of 28) in the second half and made 1 of 16 3-pointers for the game.

Anthony Raffa’s 23 points led the Chanticleers (14-15).

The Flames will face High Point, the No. 1 seed in the North Division, on Thursday.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Kevin Garnett found Jeff Green all alone under the basket for a layup with 0.5 seconds remaining to finish off a fourth-quarter comeback from 14 points down, and the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 83-81 on Wednesday night.

Garnett led the Celtics with 18 points and 10 rebounds and dragged Boston back after they trailed most of the final three quarters. Green had 11 points off the bench.

Paul George scored 16 points for the Pacers, who had all five starters in double figures. David West added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and George Hill finished with 14 points.

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CLEVELAND — Kyrie Irving scored 20 points and Cleveland’s All-Star guard made all the big plays down the stretch, rallying the Cavaliers to a 104-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

The Cavs trailed 100-92 with less than three minutes left before Irving took over. He scored eight points, made a steal and assisted on Wayne Ellington’s dunk as Cleveland stormed back to stun the Jazz.

Irving added 10 assists in his second game back after missing three with a hyperextended knee. Tristan Thompson had 16 points and 12 rebounds for Cleveland, which trailed by 12 in the fourth.

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“He hopes to be back by Arkansas, but I am not optimistic that it will happen that weekend,” Holbrook said. “I am thinking it will be the third weekend of SEC play, but we will see kids heal fast.”

Montgomery has been stellar on the mound in his three starts. He is 3-0 with a 0.95 earned run average, having pitched 19 innings and allowed two runs on 13 hits

COLUMBIA — The sixth-ranked South Carolina baseball team scored six runs in the first three innings and batted around to score seven more in the bottom of the eighth on the way to a 14-4 win over Ball State on Wednesday at Carolina Stadium.

South Carolina improves to 10-2 on the year while the loss drops Ball State to 5-6.

Eight of nine Gamecock position starters had at least one hit. Joey Pankake went 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBI. Max Schrock was 3-for-5 with two runs, two RBI and three stolen bases. Grayson Greiner and George Iskenderian added two hits apiece with Greiner driving in three runs as well.

South Carolina reliever Patrick Sullivan worked 3 2/3 innings of relief to earn the win. He allowed one run on five hits with two walks and five strikeouts. Starting pitcher Curt Britt went 3 1/3 innings and allowed two runs on four hits with a walk and a strikeout.

Sophomore center fielder Tanner English had to leave the game in the bottom of the third inning with a right shoulder injury.

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good guys here and good guys coming in to help us fill those holes.’’

They are some fairly major holes.

Hopkins had 82 catches for a school record 1,405 yards and an ACC record of 18 touchdowns. His sliding catch for a first down on fourth-and-forever in the final minute of the Chick-fil-A Bowl kept the Tigers gamewinning drive alive on the way to a 25-24 victory over LSU last New Year’s Eve. Ellington ran for 1,082 yards and eight touchdowns, becoming just the third tailback in school history with two seasons surpassing 1,000 yards. Ellington was on the sidelines watching his former teammates go through drills in preparation for 2013.

At receiver, the Tigers again seem loaded even without Hopkins. The group is led by Sammy Watkins, a freshman All-American in 2011 who could not match his production because of suspension and injuries this past season. Swinney said Watkins has been a leader in the offseason and is confident he can return to form this fall. Behind Hopkins are

CLEMSON — Jay Baum and Shane Kennedy both went 3-for-3 and freshman Steven Duggar added a career-high four RBI to lead Clemson to a 9-2 victory over Wofford at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Wednesday.

The Tigers, who won their 14th game in a row over Wofford, improved to 7-4 on the season. The Terriers dropped to 7-6.

The win was Jack Leggett’s 1,231st as a head coach, moving him ahead of Jim Dietz into sole possession of 13th place in career wins by a head coach at a Division I school.

Freshman lefthander Matthew Crownover (1-0) earned his first career win by tossing five strong innings. He gave up just three hits, one run, and no walks with three strikeouts. Patrick Andrews and Brody Koerner combined to pitch the final four innings without allowing an earned run.

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Registration is currently being taken for the SC Level 4 adult tournament, which is being sponsored by Hamptons Restaurant. There will be divisions for singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

Matches will begin on Friday, May 15, at 5 p.m. All participants will receive a coupon for lunch at Jersey Mike’s, redeemable through the duration of the tournament, and a long sleeve T-shirt.

Players interested in competing can enter online through www.usta.com. Tournament ID:704109313.

Admission for spectators is free.

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with 19 strikeouts and seven walks.

The timing of the injury is odd because of Montgomery’s success. He pitched eight shutout innings in the Gamecocks’ 6-0 victory over Clemson last Friday, allowing just three hits and striking out a career-high nine batters.

“It is funny when he pitched against Clemson he felt great, and it really isn’t when he is pitching that he feels pain,” Holbrook said. “It is in his recovery that he has some discomfort.”

Colby Holmes and Nolan Belcher will remain in the weekend rotation. Holbrook said several pitchers are being considered to fill Montgomery’s spot.

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at the school,’’ Swinney said.

“But I think everybody that watched us play last year can agree that Rod McDowell showed a lot of great promise.’’

Among the returnees is ACC player of the year in quarterback Boyd, who passed on the pros to play a final season at Clemson.

Boyd passed for 3,896 yards and 36 touchdowns, both school single-season bests.

He acknowledged he second-guessed himself about his future for a week or so after announcing his intentions to return. Once that passed, Boyd said he threw himself into offseason workouts with the intention of leaving an even bigger mark on Clemson than he has the past two seasons.

Not even seeing New York Jets coach Rex Ryan on the sidelines at practice — Clemson holds its pro day Thursday — made him regret his choice to come back. Boyd says it’ll be different without Hopkins and Ellington, but has confidence in Clemson’s returning skill players. “Those guys who some people have been waiting for to step up, they’re excited about the challenge this presents,’’ Boyd said. “And they’re ready to be known as well.’’

regular contributors in Adam Humphries, Charone Peake and Martavis Bryant, who Swinney says is working to come back from his academic suspension before the bowl game.

Humphries and Peake combined for 66 catches while four of Bryant’s 10 catches went for touchdowns.

Running back is a less secure situation.

More than two-thirds of the carries in Clemson’s high-speed offense came from Ellington and returning quarterback Tajh Boyd.

Last year’s backups of D.J. Howard, Sumter High standout Roderick McDowell and Zac Brooks were used mostly as fill ins with Howard, with 83 rushes in 13 games, getting the call most often. None of them have shown the breakout speed of Ellington while he was primary backup to ACC player of the year C.J. Spiller in 2009. That hasn’t damped Swinney’s hopes his backs can step up this spring and fall.

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BERNICE K. JONES Elder Bernice K. Jones, 85, departed this earthly life on Friday, March 1, 2013, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center-West.

Born May 1, 1927, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Hattie Knox West. Mrs. Jones was well traveled. She lived in New York City, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., California, and Ithaca, N.Y., prior to relocating to South Carolina. She was a reserved, caring person and a foster parent. She was a member of St. James AME Zion Church and Cayuga Temple Lodge No. 54 of the Order of the Elks. She owned and operated a beauty salon for many years. In 1973, she co-founded Club Essence, a civic and social club for black women in Ithaca, whose purpose was to promote unity, provide scholarships and support high school students. She remained an active member, until she became ill. She was employed at National Cash Register Co. and Cornell University, until retiring and moving to South Carolina.

Bernice worked as a care assistant at Ebenezer Day Care and later as a bus driver with RTA. She was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church USA, where she

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served as an elder and worked faithfully in the church. Bernice loved fishing, bowling, gardening and animals, especially dogs.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: one sister, Reva Dell Simmons of Sumter; a special cousin who was like a brother, Lloyd Townsend of North Carolina; a special friend, Jennie Graham of Ithaca; a goddaughter, Chavon Fort of New York City; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, seven uncles and five aunts.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church (USA), 4620 Queen Chapel Road, Dalzell, with the Rev. Dr. Ernest Jackson officiating, eulogist.

The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m.

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DAVID GORDIN SUMMERTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; David Gordin, 84, died March 6, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital in Columbia.

Born Sumter, he was a son of Morris and Sarah Gordin of Summerton. A graduate of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, he was the owner of Rowe-Tomlinson Drugs Inc. in Summerton for more than 40 years, until his retirement in 1995.

Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Miriam Brotman Gordin; children, Rachel Barnett (Henry) of Columbia, Daniel Gordin (Lisa) of Livingston, N.J., and Steve Gordin (Sandy) of Campobello; grandchildren, Chase Levinson, Emily Levinson, Ari Gor-

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Mr. Gordin was predeceased by his daughter, Deborah Gordin-Markel.

Family was always the most important part of his life. Yet, his love of his community and dedication to the teachings of his Jewish heritage was evidenced by his quiet deeds of kindness to those in need. Service was also an important part of his life, and Mr. Gordin served on Summerton Town Council, Clarendon Hall School Board, and the Temple Sinai Board, among other community organizations. He was a Mason and a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Sumter Jewish Cemetery, 700 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC 29150.

The family will receive friends following the service at Temple Sinai, 11 Church St., Sumter.

Memorials may be made to the Summerton Medical Foundation, c/o First Citizens Bank, 133 Main St., Summerton, SC 29148, Attn: Elaine Elmore; the Debby GordinMarkel Memorial Fund (College of Pharmacy) Medical University of South Carolina

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GREGORY K. WALTERS Gregory Karl Walters, 51, son of Annie Walters and the late James L. Walters, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at his residence.

The family is receiving friends at the home of his mother, 717 Maney St., Sumter.

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ROWLAND S. HARRIS COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rowland Sylvester Harris entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia.

Born Oct. 29, 1940, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Willie James Harris and Audrey Hoston Harris.

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United States manager Joe Torre watches batting practice during a training session in preparation for the World Baseball Classic on Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz. The U.S. is scheduled to face Mexico in a first-round game on Friday in Phoenix.

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BY BOB BAUM The Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Baseball was invented in the United States, but the World Baseball Classic has been dominated by Japan.

U.S. manager Joe Torre has taken a different approach in the WBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third edition this year. Rather than stock his entire roster with high-profile stars, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a basic starting nine with utility players, three catchers and 15 pitchers filling out the 28man group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advantageous. I think you need role players,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun, who was part of the 2009 team that made it to the semifinals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You look at regular teams throughout the course of the season, those role players are instrumental in teams find-

ing a way to win games. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly important to have versatility.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Americans went through their only pretournament workout Monday, a light, twohour session at Salt River Fields, the spring training home of Arizona and Colorado.

They have exhibition against the Chicago White Sox and Rockies before their opener Friday against Mexico at Chase Field, which could draw an enthusiastic and not necessarily pro-U.S. crowd.

The Americansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; group also includes Canada and Italy. After round-robin play concludes with the Canada-U.S. game on Sunday, the top two nations advance to the second round in Florida.

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But Campsen urged senators to act regardless. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say no matter what happens on Saturday, you need an independent body that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t import their agendas into these decisions, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not worrying about whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to win the next state championships,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Rep. Michael Anthony, a former football coach and athletic director, said he would plead with his former colleagues in Charleston to adopt some changes or risk the Legislature forcing more drastic ones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a hard-headed group of guys ... but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to see us throw the baby out with the bathwater,â&#x20AC;? said Anthony, D-Union. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a crying shame when adults make mistakes that cause kids to have a problem.â&#x20AC;?

Superintendent Mick Zais is also awaiting this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s votes to determine whether heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remain neutral.

If the league adopts a proposal to put all of the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private schools, public charter and magnet schools into a separate division for competition, Zais would actively advocate for the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demise, his spokesman Jay Ragley said.

The bulk of magnet and charter schools with athletic teams are in Greenville and Charleston counties, and making them travel long distances to play each other is unfair, Ragley said.

Another â&#x20AC;&#x153;deal-breakerâ&#x20AC;? for Zais has already been pulled from consideration. It would have made the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four private school members ineligible for playoffs.

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The warning came as a Senate panel took testimony on a bill that would eliminate the independent, dues-paying organization that governs middle and high school sports. The measure transfers the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibilities to the state Education Department, under an athletic commissioner appointed by the state superintendent.

The 99-year-old league is made up of more than 200 member schools that set their competition rules. Under the bill, rules would instead be approved by the Legislature and appeals would go before the Administrative Law Court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re operated by an entity thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unaccountable to elected officials,â&#x20AC;? said Sen. Chip Campsen, RIsle of Palms, the billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main Senate sponsor.

Legislators have long complained about the league and their inability to have any say over decisions involving constituents. But league decisions that knocked defending state football champions Goose Creek out of the playoffs last November prompted bills to get rid of it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the straw that broke the camelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back,â&#x20AC;? said Rep. Joe Daning, R-Goose Creek, the billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main House sponsor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost every year you hear something about the league â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that we need to do something

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but that was the end of it.â&#x20AC;?

The leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive committee twice ruled Goose Creek High School, which is actually outside Daningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s district, had to forfeit all 10 games in which an ineligible player dressed to play. The second decision followed a circuit court judge ordering the league to reconsider.

Goose Creek coach Chuck Reedy testified he alerted the league, amid the playoffs, to a possible mistake in allowing a special education student to play in five games when the team was ahead by at least 41 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a young man who had no impact whatsoever in terms of advantage of any type. We assumed weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be treated fairly, and we were given the death penalty,â&#x20AC;?

Reedy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I begged them for mercy. I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fire me. Penalize me. Do anything you want to do to me, but do not penalize these young men.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ... And we got a deaf ear.â&#x20AC;?

League director Jerome Singleton called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;death penaltyâ&#x20AC;? term a mischaracterization, saying the lowest-level penalty was applied according to the rules over ineligible players in a fifth year of high school.

Senators said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re watching to see how schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; representatives vote on proposals that provide an appeals process and tiered set of punishments. The leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual conference is Saturday in Charleston.

Some senators wanted to advance the bill to send a message. But the panelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chairman, Sen. Wes Hayes, said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, they give us the message that somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not listening,â&#x20AC;? said Hayes, RRock Hill.

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Call 803-460-7629.

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Notice is hereby given that an action has commenced in the Court of Common Pleas by the Plaintiff above named against the Defendants aboved named to Quiet Title to real estate owned by the Plaintiff and Defendants.

All that piece, parcel and lot of land being designated as Lots 1 & 3, situated, lying and being near the County of Sumter, in the Mayesville Township, State of South Carolina, the same being shown on a plat prepared by Wilson Land Surveying Inc., March 14, 2005, and recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County in Plat Book 2005 at page 308.

Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herin and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. this description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended.

Be all of said measurements, a little more or a little less, according to said plat.

Concrete Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, etc. 803-934-6692 www.lgdirtbusters.com. Call today Professional Remodelers Home maintenance, room additions roofing, siding & windows doors, etc.

Lic. & Ins. (Office) 803-692-4084 or (Cell) 803-459-4773

George W. Gibbons, Plaintiff,

Home Improvements

Int/Ext Painting, Pressure washing. 30 yrs exp. Ref. Quality work/free est.

Call Bennie 468-7592

Roofing Hodge Roofing Solutions, LLC, Lic.& Bonded. Free Estimates.

Also do Vinyl Siding & Seamless Gutters. 803-840-4542

Tree Service Lordy, Lordy look who's 40!!!

Happy Birthday Pamela Tidwell

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

Announcements Sumter Ghost Finders investigates haunted places for free.

481-8826 on the web.

Advertise Your Auction in 112 S.C. newspapers for only $375.

Your 25-word classified as will reach more the 2.6 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377

Tree Doctor Call us for an appt. Free est. 7 days/week. Prune trees, remove trees, grind stumps, proper limbing & treatment. 803-773-8402.

A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721 STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

Lost & Found FOUND: neutered male on Burns Dr. Black & white & very sweet.

Please call 795-3978.

PETS & ANIMALS Dogs

BUSINESS SERVICES

German Shepherd pups for sale.

(3) M, (1) F. Black/Tan $200. Call 803-406-0064.

Business Opportunities

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.

Livestock

For Sale or Trade

Baby chicks

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Stoves. Also new Gas stoves.

Guaranteed. 803-464-5439

www.barnyardconservation.com

Call 803-410-3815

MERCHANDISE

Wanted Appliances: Washers, Dryers, Stoves & Refrig. Working or not. 803-968-4907

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

Help Wanted Part-Time

Ladies In House Sale: 7 Wingate Ct. Fri. 12 til 6 pm/ Sat. by Apt. only! Call 803-481-3754 Lv Msg. Brand Name Clothes, Shoes size 8, Jewelry & Hhld Items. & Misc.

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

Moving Sale, Saturday, March 9th, 8 am - 12 noon. Several pieces of furniture, some applianes, over $20K of tools - many are unused & other large items.

NO clothes or broken toys! 309 Stuckey Street, (corner of Oakland Ave. & Stuckey St. in Sumter, SC).

Multi family 317 Burns Dr Sat. 7am-? Furn, tools, misc items, too much to list

634 Boulevard Rd Thurs & Fri 10-6 Hshld items ,Children, Men & women clothing, Misc Freewill Baptist 971 Blvd Rd. March 7th , 8th, & 9th. Hot dogs, drinks & sweets, 7am - until.

Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, etc or almost anything of value Call 983-5364 3055 Joyce St Sat. 8-? European Goodies, Doll, Plate, Beanie Bby Collect. & More Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun.

Lawn / Garden / Nursery For Sale 17.5 HP Craftsman riding mower, 42 in. deck. New battery, new seat, grass catcher, Good condition. $500.00 obo.

803-469-8787 or 803-968-3421.

For Sale or Trade Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 Split Oak Firewood, $60/dump, $65/stacked. Darrell Newman 803-316-0128. Tree Service also available. **CASH** FOR JUNK CARS OR USED Call Gene 803 934-6734

Statewide Employment

Help Wanted Full-Time Fun Job Travel the US. Call today, start work today. 18 yrs & over. Will train. No exp. Company pays transportation. Earn $400 wkly, commission based. Cash advance while in training in sunny Florida..

Call Mr. Marshall 803-316-5536

Want to Buy

EMPLOYMENT

DRIVERS - CDL-A $5,000 SIGNON BONUS for exp'd solo OTR drivers & O/O's Tuition reimbursement also available! New Student Pay & Lease Program USA TRUCK 877-521-5775 www.GoU SATruck.jobs Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers.

Home most weekends. Call: 843-266-3731/www.bulldoghiway. com EOE

RENTALS

Trucking Opportunities Driver Trainees Needed for McElroy Truck Lines Local CDL Training No Experience Needed Weekly Home Time Call Today 1-888-263-7364

Unfurnished Apartments A Must See! Newly Renovated Oakland Plantation Apartments.

Applications available at anytime.

Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 8 am - 4: 30 pm. 499-2157. EHO

Career Services

1 BR Apt cable, water furn. & 2 BR House Fnced Yrd Call 803-775-6941

Nanny/ Caregiver with CPR, First Aid, CNA Certification, and Swim Instructor, Manning or Sumter Area. Call 570-640-8727

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

Schools / Instructional MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED! Train for a career in Healthcare Management! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Advanced College gets you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed. 1-888-528-5176.

Work Wanted Need X-Tra $$$ Buy Wholesale $100 Min. Home & Body Oils, Oil Warmers, Bottles, More! 774-7823 I'm Available to clean your home.

Affordable, reliable 15 yrs exp ref's. Melissa 803-938-5204

Statewide Employment AIRLINES ARE HIRING -Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-367-2513 ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 112 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

Close to Mall, 2 br, 2 ba, all appliances, fresh paint, new carpet throughout. $550 mo. + dep.

491-5618 or 778-2687. Avail. now.

W. Calhoun 2BR//1.5BA, newly renovated. Full kit, C//H//A. water incl, $495. Prudential 774-7368.

Unfurnished Homes Waterfront 2BR home at Lake Marion. Private dock, boat ramp, deep water, carport. $900/mo.

Call 570-301-3322 2, 3 & 4/BR's Trailers for rent , Cherryvale & Dogwood & Dalzell Area $250 & up. (803) 651-9926 3BR/1.5BA Oakland Ave. 1400 sq ft., lg. yard, Millwood Elem. $700 mo. + dep. 303-751-1460.

Mobile Home Rentals Mobile Homes for rent. Section 8 OK. Call 773-8022 16x80 MH, 3BR/2BA, Suitable for Mature Couple Only. No Kids due to location. $450mo. + $400 dep.

Background check.

Call 803-775-0492 lv. msg.

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

A SODA/SNACK VENDING ROUTE Machines & Prime $$ Locations. $8,995 investment. Tax Deductible Guaranteed Cash Flow 1-800-367-6709 ext 16, Reg #333.

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14 x 70 3 Br Industrial Park area.

No Pets. $350 mo + $350 sec dep. 803-481-0365

Homes for Sale For Sale by owner: 3 bedroom house with garage apt. $87,000. call 803-968-3391

2 Bd $350, Clean & in nice area.

Call 803-840-5734

Manufactured Housing

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

2 & 3BR units avail. Water/sewer, stove/frig., C/H/A, trash pick-up incl. $475/mo. 803-773-2588 1996 3 bd/2 bth all Appliances.

J&G MHPK Near Shoney's.

Section 8 accepted. 469-6978 2Br/1Ba with appl. Shaw area $450 Mo. 1/2 acre with garage for a Singlewide $150 mo .Call 464-7381

Tax Season is here! Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing.We have 2-3-4-5 bedroom homes. We have a layaway program. For more information call 843-389-4215.

For Sale: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, land. $350 month. Call 494-5090.

Tired of Renting? Affordable housing. We can Help!! Call 803-469-3252.

Need a New Home? Can't Get Financing? WE CAN HELP!! Call 803-469-3222.

Pre-owned Manufactured Homes for sale. 2, 3, 4 & 5 Bedroom homes at wholesale prices. Call 803-614-1165.

3 bed 2 bath 16x80 for sale. Call 803-469-3252.

Vacation Rentals

Farms & Acreage

ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY to more the 2.6 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 112 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Jimmie Haynes at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377

For Sale By Owner 5 ac. Owner Financing. 803-427-3888.

Land & Lots for Sale Waterfront Lot Live Oak Subd.

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Boats / Motors Autos For Sale

Scenic Lake. 2 Br/2Ba. & 3BR /2BA. No pets. Call between 9am 5pm: (803) 499-1500.

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

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2011 24 ft Bentley pontoon boat, 115 hp Mercury 4 stroke w/ Wesco trailer. $17,000. Call 803 720-6832

CLASSIFIED ADS Will Go To Work For You! To Find Cash Buyers For Your Unused Items

Cars under $5K. Buy Here, Pay Here. www.oneilfloyd.com Call 803-464-2275 09 Dodge Ram 4dr $13,995 Over 150 Cars less than $5,000.

WHY GO TO THE AUCTION? Price Is Right Auto Sales

3210 Broad St, 803-494-4275

Autos For Sale 97 Pontiac Trans Am,95,000 miles,V8, chrome rims, black $4,500 obo. 99 SAAB 93 turbo, good on gas, runs good, new tires. $1,200 obo. 803 468-8986.

For sale: 1990 chey p/u C1500 sport. Power window, locks, ATC, a/c cold, cruse control, exc. cond. $2200.00 call 478-5590 or 843-817-5827.

On the lot financing No credit check Free warranty Hair's Auto Sales Inc. 4835 Pinewood Rd. 803-452-6020