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Nutritional stress

BY MISSY CORRIGAN Special to The Item

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e are all familiar with the external stress of our day-to-day lives.

While trying to make ends meet, taking care of family or trying to make it to work on time are stressful, we often forget the internal stress that our body goes through. When you feel stress, your heart races, you are anxious, and your blood pressure increases. This can increase energy and release the stress hormones which can help regulate your body and return it back to a normal state.

Your body is CORRIGAN designed to handle stress and recover, but being in a constant state of stress causes continual release of stress hormones which can increase our risk of numerous health issues including heart disease, depression, hypertension, metabolic syndrome and obesity. Stress can often lead to an unhealthy lifestyle that includes poor eating habits and poor food choices. While it is easy to identify the external stresses, we often neglect the nutritional stresses associated with our current diet that we may not feel or recognize.

Depriving your body of adequate nutrients can lead to muscle loss and decreases in bone density, causing joint pain and increasing risk for injuries. Waiting too long in between meals can cause your metabolism to drop and your body to enter into starvation mode, which reduces energy levels and weakens your immune system. Consuming large meals puts a lot of stress on your digestive system. Chemically processed foods overload all of your systems and wreak

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Sheriff ’s office investigation of hanged inmate complete

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has completed its investigation into the death of an inmate last week at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Investigators determined the death of 20-year-old Giovanni Maldanado was self-inflicted, and no criminal activity occurred.

“The correctional of-

ficer and medical personnel responded properly to this incident and did everything to revive (Maldanado),” Sheriff Anthony Dennis said in an official news release on the results of the DENNIS investigation.

On May 1, Maldanado was found hanging in his cell by a bed sheet by a security officer at the de-

tention center, and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. He had been in pretrial detention for nine months on second- and third-degree burglary charges. At the time, jail administrator Simon Major said it’s the first self-inflicted death at the current Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center since it opened in September 2002.

Sheriff’s investigators reviewed video footage from

the cell block where Maldanado died and took statements from the security officers on scene and found detention center personnel followed the correct procedures, Dennis told The Item.

An autopsy also confirmed the cause of death.

Law enforcement handled Maldanado’s passing as a “suspicious death” and did not touch on jail SEE INMATE, PAGE A8

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ANIMALS Extreme Sports Yamaha Polaris open house benefits God’s Creatures Deserve to Live no-kill shelter LEFT: Olivia Burdick, 11, snuggles with a puppy at the event.

FAR LEFT: Kylee Lordy, 4, laughs as a puppy licks her face.

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ABOVE: An adult dog rescued by God’s Creatures Deserve to Live peers through the kennel on Saturday at Extreme Sports Yamaha Polaris Annual Open House. Sandi Davis, the office manager at Extreme Sports Yamaha Polaris, said more than $700 was raised to benefit the no-kill shelter, and three dogs were adopted. She said a special thank you was in order for Star Riders Chapter 466, who were “a tremendous help” with the event.

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School nurses honored in recognition week

Robin Cox, registered nurse, prepares a diabetic testing kit for a student at Wilder Elementary School.

During her 10 years as a school nurse, she has seen an increase in chronic conditions.

District this week and for all of their hard work throughout the school year.”

In recognition, all 18 nurses in the district were given tote bags that read “Nurses: An Essential Piece of Our Team,” she said. Two of those nurses are assigned to special needs classes.

Six others are assigned to specific schools, McElveen said, but the rest have a “home” school and rotate at least one day a week to another school.

BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com This week was National Nurses Week, and some of the first ones children may meet are school nurses.

“They establish rapport with the children and get to know the ‘whole’ child,” said LaShonda McElveen, registered nurse and lead nurse for Sumter School District. “I salute all of the nurses of Sumter School

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“Nursing on every level deals with some of the same issues,” she said. “Of course there are asthmatics and diabetics of all ages. The elementary school SEE NURSES, PAGE A7

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Offices move out of Clarendon Courthouse

BY SHARRON HALEY sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com MANNING — Several offices formerly housed in the Clarendon County Courthouse will temporarily operate out of buildings formerly used by Clarendon County administration.

A need for major renovations and improvements at the courthouse resulted in a move by the Clarendon County Clerk of Court’s, the Clarendon County Solicitor’s and the county’s public defender’s offices last week, Clerk of Court Beulah G. Roberts said.

Roberts’ office will now operate out of 111 S. Brooks St., across from the Bank of Clarendon, in the building

where the county’s administration office was located prior to the opening of the new administration building on Sunset Drive.

“We were open and operating at our new location on Wednesday,” Roberts said.

“We’ll be at this location until the renovations at the courthouse have been completed. We can take court fines and fee payments, ... (and) all filings can be made at our new location.”

The solicitor’s office has been moved to 110 Breedin St. while the public defender’s office will be operating out of 16-B N. Brooks St. When the next term of general sessions court begins July 29, it will be held at the Clarendon County Judi-

cial Center at 102 S. Mill St. Civil court will be held there as well. Roberts said that starting with the first Monday in June, all master-inequity and special referee sales will be held in Clarendon County Council chambers at the County Administration Building, 411 Sunset Drive.

The courthouse was to cease normal operations on July 1, Roberts said, as the county began more than $6 million in renovations on the 103-year-old building. However, the closure date was moved up after James Meadors of Meadors Inc. informed officials the building has immediate structural issues.

“Planning for renovations

has been ongoing by Meadors Inc., architects contracted to oversee the renovations,” Roberts said.

“As part of the inspection and due diligence process, James Meadors notified county and local court officials of some structural issues to the trusses of the main courtroom.”

Meadors told county officials in early 2012 that the courthouse has dozens of “compromised areas” where water leaks through both the roof and even the building’s foundation. He said renovations would involve repairs to the building’s foundation, basement walls, floor and roof structure; overhauls of the building’s plumbing, heating and air-conditioning

system, fire protection and electrical systems; and inside structural repairs.

County Administrator David Epperson said renovations will take up to 24 months to complete. The renovations and remodeling plans also include an area for prisoners to be housed during court proceedings, a second courtroom and offices for court personnel.

“I want to thank everyone for their patience with our move,” Roberts added. “We’re sorry for any inconveniences it may have caused.”

For more information, call the Clerk of Court’s office at (803) 435-4443.

Senior Staff Writer Robert J. Baker contributed to this report.

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CELEBRATING 93 YEARS

TJ DeVine, secondgrade teacher TJ DeVine, 23, is finishing up his first year as a teacher at Pocalla Springs Elementary School. The second-grade teacher is a Sumter native and a 2008 graduate from Sumter High School. DeVine earned a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Presbyterian College in 2012 and went straight to work as a teacher that fall. He also coaches football at Lakewood High School.

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Naomi Warner, 93, left, speaks with Barbara Burchstead, right, on Thursday during a birthday party in the senior’s honor at her shop on South Main Street as daughter Bonnie Kass of Minnesota looks on from the background.

Morris named one of ‘most affordable colleges’ FROM STAFF REPORTS Morris College was recently named on the list of Most Affordable Small Private Colleges

by AffordableCollegesOnline.org.

“A first-rate affordable education is essential for all students,” said Morris President Luns C. Richardson. “It is an investment that opens opportunities for unlim-

ited possibilities and a better quality of life for our students who come from mostly middle to low-income families.”

Colleges on the list were selected based on data collected from the National Center for Education Statistics, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and the Carnegie Foundation.

“Our lists look at

value colleges that provide an excellent education,” said Dan Schuessler, ACO founder. “These schools are much more affordable for a wider base of students. In a time when the cost of college continues to skyrocket and student debt balloons, it is important to promote more affordable options.”

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I did a lot of work at Crosswell Children’s home over the summers and I always knew I wanted to work with kids. I wanted to teach and coach and the natural outlet was to be a teacher.

I also felt like I was a role model to a lot of these kids.

Some of them don’t have a father in the home and they DeVINE might not really interact with a lot of men. I make sure they know I care about them. Once they know that, they will do what you ask. Respect them, they will respect you.

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE EXPECTATIONS YOU HAD?

I kind of knew what to expect. I expected the kids to be excited and I expected the parents to be a little nervous. I was nervous. I just picked it up and kind of rolled with it. It’s about learning each kid. You learn the best way to reach that kid.

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Probably all the paperwork (laughs). I’m not really organized and there are a lot of forms and documents you have to keep up with. I’ve had to train myself to be organized with those things.

FROM STAFF & WIRE REPORTS WHAT HAS YOUR CLASS LEARNED THIS YEAR?

Tickets available for law enforcement prayer breakfast Sumter’s law enforcement agencies are coming together Tuesday for a prayer breakfast to kick off National Police Week.

Officers from the Sumter Police Department and the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will gather with guests at 8 a.m. for breakfast at First Baptist Church of Sumter, 107 E. Liberty St. The prayer breakfast is held annually as part of events commemorating National Police Week, which is held annually to commemorate law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The week is centered

on Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, declared a holiday by President John F. Kennedy in 1962.

The invited speaker for Tuesday’s breakfast is Leroy Smith, director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Tickets to the breakfast are available to the public for $12.

Contact Sgt. Perry Tiller or Barbara Wiley for more information at (803) 774-3850 or (803) 4362044.

Ex-Pentagon chief Gates: Budget must be smarter COLUMBIA — Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said

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Samuel Umbaugh, a Wilson Hall student, was recently named a 2013 National Merit Scholar. He is considering a career in physics and won a $2,500 scholarship. This award is supported by National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s own UMBAUGH funds, and Umbaugh may use it at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university.

The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors.

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subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official.

NMSC finances most of these single-payment National Merit $2,500 Scholarships. Corporations and company foundations that sponsor awards through NMSC also help underwrite these scholarships with grants they provide in lieu of paying administrative fees.

This year’s competition for National Merit Scholarships began in October 2011 when about 1.5 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Last fall, the highest-scoring participants in each state, representing less than one percent of the nation’s high school seniors, were named semifinalists on a state representational basis. Only these 16,000 semifinalists had an opportunity to continue in the competition.

From the semifinalist group, 15,000 students met the very high academic standards and other requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition.

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Wilson Hall senior Anne-Davis Shaw offers the blessing before the senior prom dinner held at the home of Audrey and David Shaw. The annual prom, held in the Nash Student Center, was sponsored by the junior class as a gift to the seniors. With the theme of “A Night When Dreams Come True,� the gym was decorated from floor to ceiling with scenes from Disney World.

Wilson Hall juniors Hazel Gray Hudson, Emily Hendrix, Drake Shadwell and Mary Peyton Zilch dance to “The Wobble.�

State recreation plan to hold meetings this week FROM STAFF REPORTS Meetings will be held next week in Columbia and Conway to gather public input on South Carolina’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.

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JUNIOR CIVITANS BRING HOME AWARDS BELOW: Brandi Hallman, left, member of Junior Civitans at Lakewood High School, shows off her plaque for being awarded Club Officer of the Year for the state; Jamie Lessard, center, was named Advisor of the Year; and Jody Brandel was awarded Honor Key for Female Civitan of the Year, District Officer of the Year award and the Most Service Hour award. Brandel will also be the new deputy governor, next to the highest position on the state level.

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Lakewood Junior Civitan Club members display their numerous state awards and will now compete on the international level this summer in Charlotte. Baylee McLeod was elected to serve as lieutenant governor for the S.C. District State board for 2013-14. Awards were also given to the club in the following categories: Campus Project of the Year for Disability Awareness Day; Community Project of the Year for Buddy Ball; Social Causes Awareness for Cellphones for battered women and Collection Selection for the same project; second place Club of the Year for the state; Environmental Project of the Year for Adopt a Highway; Most Donations to the Civitan Research Hospital; second place FunFest Attendance Award; second place most service hours per member attendance; first place Ongoing Project of Year for Special Friends (working with the special education department) and third place for Claude Wilkes Attendance Award for Attendance at the District Events.

Building collapse survivor rescued SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A seamstress buried for 17 days in the wreckage of a collapsed garment factory building in Bangladesh was rescued Friday, a miraculous moment set against the unimaginable horror of the more than 1,000 bodies recovered so far.

Reshma Begum was in such good shape she was able to walk, according to one rescuer.

She said she survived on dried food and bottled water. She was discovered near a Muslim prayer room in the basement of the eight-story Rana Plaza building, where crews have been focused on recovering bodies, not rescuing survivors, since late April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I heard voices of the rescue workers for the past several days. I kept hitting the wreckage with sticks and rods just to attract their attention,â&#x20AC;? she told the private Somoy TV from her hospital bed as doctors and nurses milled about, giving her saline and checking her condition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one heard me. It was so bad for me. I never dreamed Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d see the daylight again,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was some dried food around me. I ate the dried food for 15 days. The last two days I had nothing but water. I used to drink only a limited quantity of water to save it. I had some bottles of water around me,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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State Department sought to change Libya talking points WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Senior State Department officials pressed for changes in the talking points that U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice used after the deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya last September, expressing concerns that Congress might criticize the Obama administration for ignoring warnings of a growing threat in Benghazi.

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Rescuers carry a survivor pulled out from the rubble of a building that collapsed in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday. Rescue workers in Bangladesh freed the woman buried for 17 days inside the wreckage of a garment factory building that collapsed, killing more than 1,000 people.

and debris still trapping her. They gave her water, oxygen and saline as they worked to free her.

When Begum was freed after 40 minutes, the crowd erupted in wild cheers. Soldiers and men in hard hats carried Begum, wearing a pink outfit with a violet scarf, on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance, which brought her to a military hospital. But her rescuers said she was in shockingly good condition, despite her ordeal. Razzak said she could even walk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was fine, no injuries. She was just trapped. The space was wide,â&#x20AC;? said Lt. Col. Moyeen, an army official at the scene who uses only one name.

Doctors at the hospital told Bangladeshi television that Begum was out of danger and her kidney and liver functions were fine.

Begum told Somoy TV she was working in a factory on the second floor when the building began collapsing around her. She raced down a stairwell into the basement, where she became trapped by the wreckage in a pocket that allowed her to survive.

Begum told her rescuers there were no more survivors in her area. Workers began tearing through the nearby rubble anyway, hoping to find another person alive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reshma told me there were three others with her. They died. She did not see anybody else alive there,â&#x20AC;? said Maj. Gen. Chowdhury Hasan Suhrawardy, the head of the local military units.

The bodies were eventually recovered from an-

other section of the building not far from Begum, he said.

Begumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Asma said she and her mother kept a vigil for the seamstress, who is from the rural Dinajpur district, 170 miles north of Dhaka. She said they had been losing hope amid the endless string of grim days, when only scores of bodies were removed from the rubble. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got her back just when we had lost all our hope to find her alive,â&#x20AC;? she told Somoy TV. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God is so merciful.â&#x20AC;?

The women rushed to the hospital to see her.

Begum survived for more than two weeks in temperatures that touched the mid-90s.

She scrounged for whatever food she could find, Suhrawardy said.

But the report and the new details Friday suggest a greater degree of White House and State Department involvement.

The latest developments are certain to add fuel to the politically charged debate over Benghazi. Republicans have suggested that the Obama administration sought to play down the possibility of terrorism during the campaign and has misled the country. A senior administration official reiterated Friday that the talking points were based on intelligence assessments and developed during an interagency process, which included the CIA, officials from the Director of National Intelligence, State Department, FBI and the Justice Department.

The official commented only on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak publicly about the investigation.

Last Sept. 14, two days before Riceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance, the CIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial draft of the talking points referred to Islamic extremists taking part in the attack in Benghazi, possible links to Islamic extremist group Ansar al-Sharia, a CIA assessment of threats from extremists linked to al-Qaida and a mention of five previous attacks against foreign interests in Benghazi.

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The Weed Eater

Weeding the garden is a chore; but if we procrastinate, those weeds will take over and choke out beautiful plantings. Mark 4:7 tells us, â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śseed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain.â&#x20AC;? In our daily lives we must be vigilant for â&#x20AC;&#x153;weedsâ&#x20AC;? like pessimism, negativity and fear. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them to creep in and destroy the beauty and fruitfulness of our lives. Stay close to God and plant seeds of faith, hope and optimism! he gits of the Spirit are great â&#x20AC;&#x153;weed eatersâ&#x20AC;?. Worship regularlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the â&#x20AC;&#x153;weedsâ&#x20AC;? take over.

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NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The sophistication of a global network of thieves who drained cash machines around the globe of an astonishing $45 million in mere hours sent ripples through the security world, not merely for the size of the operation and ease with which it was carried out, but also for the threat that more such thefts may be in store.

Seven people were arrested in the U.S., accused of operating the New York cell of what prosecutors said was a network that carried out thefts at ATMs in 27 countries from Canada to Russia. Law enforcement agencies from more than a dozen nations were involved in the investigation, U.S. prosecutors in New York said Thursday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately these types of cybercrimes involving ATMs, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a flash mob going out across the globe, are becoming more and more common,â&#x20AC;? said Rose Romero, a former federal prosecutor and regional director for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I expect there will be many moreâ&#x20AC;?

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Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch, who called the theft â&#x20AC;&#x153;a massive 21st-century bank heist,â&#x20AC;? announced the case Thursday in New York.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it worked: Hackers got into bank databases, eliminated withdrawal limits on pre-paid debit cards and created access codes. Others loaded that data onto any plastic card with a magnetic stripe â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an old hotel key card or an expired credit card worked fine as long as it carried the account data and correct access codes.

A network of operatives then fanned out to rapidly withdraw money in multiple cities, authorities said. The cells would take a cut of the money, then launder it through expensive purchases or ship it wholesale to the global ringleaders. Lynch didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say where they were located.

It appears no individuals lost money. The thieves plundered funds held by the banks that back up prepaid credit cards, not individual or business accounts, Lynch said.

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Ohio man’s ex-relatives say he is a ‘monster’ CLEVELAND (AP) — The man accused of holding three women captive for a decade in his home terrorized the mother of his children, frequently beating her, playing twisted psychological games and locking her indoors, her relatives say.

Several relatives of Grimilda Figueroa, who left Ariel Castro years ago and died last year after a long illness, painted a nightmarish portrait of life with Castro as authorities made public horrifying details of the abuse endured by the imprisCASTRO oned women.

In interviews with The Associated Press on Thursday, the relatives described Castro as a “monster” who abused his wife and locked his family inside their own home.

Their views were at odds with those of some of Castro’s family and a neighbor, who knew the former school bus driver only as a happy and respectful man.

Figueroa’s relatives said Castro savagely beat her, pushing her down a flight of stairs, breaking her nose and dislocating her shoulder, among other injuries. Her sister, Elida Caraballo, said Castro once shoved Figueroa into a cardboard box and closed the flaps over her head.

“He told her, ‘You stay there until I tell you to get out,’” said Caraballo, who cried as she recounted her sister’s torment.

“That’s when I got scared, and I ran downstairs to get my parents.”

Castro, to frighten his wife, kept a mannequin wearing a dark wig propped up against a wall and sometimes drove around the neighborhood with it, relatives said.

“He threatened me lots of times with it,” said Angel Caraballo, Castro’s nephew, who used to play with his cousins at the house where the kidnapped women were found.

“He would say, ‘Act up again, you’ll be in that back room with the mannequin.’”

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Texas launches plant explosion investigation WACO, Texas (AP) — Texas law enforcement officials on Friday launched a criminal investigation into the massive fertilizer plant explosion that killed 14 people last month, after weeks of largely treating the blast as an industrial accident.

The announcement came the same day federal agents said they found bomb-making materials belonging to a paramedic who helped evacuate residents the night of the explosion.

Bryce Reed was REED arrested early Friday on a charge of possessing a destructive device, but law enforcement officials said they had not linked the charge to the April 17 fire and blast at West Fertilizer Co. “It is important to emphasize that at this point, no evidence has been uncovered to indicate any connection to the events surrounding the fire and sub-

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Investigators look through debris of the destroyed fertilizer plant in West, Texas, on May 2. Texas law enforcement officials launched a criminal investigation Friday into the massive explosion last month that killed 14 people.

sequent explosion ... and the arrest of Bryce Reed by the ATF,” the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Texas Department of Public Safety said earlier

NURSES from Page A1 nurses do a lot of teaching children about the signs and symptoms of these diseases. The school nurse reiterates what has been taught by doctor’s offices to the asthmatic or diabetic child. She also serves as a resource to the parents of these youngsters who are trying to grasp a new diagnosis.

“The middle and high school students understand a little more about their disease but still require guidance and teaching about the importance of their conditions and how to manage and live with the condition. They can explain more to the nurse about symptoms they are experiencing, and she can make an assessment, then implement that which she needs to do.”

In general, the student population they serve is sicker, said Robin Cox, a registered nurse who has worked in the local schools for 10 years.

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Friday that the agency had instructed the Texas Rangers and the sheriff’s department to conduct a criminal probe into the explosion.

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middle and high school, too,” she said.

“We have a ton of inhalers. I’ve definitely seen an increase there, and they’re not necessarily for asthma. It may be seasonal or reactive airwaves. We have EpiPens for anaphylaxis, allergies to food or bee stings. We have children with special needs who may have oxygen or feeding tubes.”

She currently serves Alice Drive and Wilder elementary schools.

Cox sees children with other chronic conditions such as seizures, sickle cell disease and hemophilia. She gives out Attention Deficit Disorder medication, and she helps staff members with issues such as high blood pressure. She also assists with the CPR and Medical Emergency Response Team training; works with parents and doctors to prepare emergency action plans for students; conducts vision, hearing and dental screenings in the fall; and keeps up with students’ immunization records.

“We have to do a 45-day report for DHEC (state Department of Health and Environmental Control) to make sure all immunizations are up-to-date for their grade level,” she said. “If they’re not, I have to follow up. The reason we have to

and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which have been leading the investigation and never ruled out that a crime may have been committed.

know is heaven forbid, but if we have a break out, those are the first that have to go because we have to protect them.”

In the last few years, she’s also seen a number of children who have been or are currently undergoing cancer treatment. Their compromised immune systems mean they have to stay home in certain situations.

Then there are the simpler, more basic items she addresses such as broken shoes, spilled juice and missing belts.

“She is a nurse, an investigator, a mother and a teacher — all wrapped in one,” McElveen said.

The children remember the kindness as well. Cox received many hugs and well-wishes this week.

“I got a big poster full of cards from a kindergarten class, and a class of thirdgraders gave me a plant,” she said. “Several children in the hall said ‘thanks for what you do’ or ‘thanks for helping me.’

Some said ‘I remember when you did this for me,’ and then they all had memories to share. I said, ‘Group hug.’ That was such a great moment.”

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OBITUARIES JIPPIE HOLLIDAY Jippie Holliday, husband of Lucinda Fordham Holliday, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

He was born in the Panola community of Clarendon County, to the late Adam and Harmion Louise Gaymon Holliday. He was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. A life member of Mt. Pleasant UME Church, he was superintendent of the Sunday school, pastor steward, trustee, choir member, class leader, and the father of the church. He was a member of the Black River Medical Board. He was instrumental in getting people registered to vote. He was employed as a furniture maker with George Pacific before he retired.

Survivors are his wife, Lucinda Fordham Holliday; three sons, Adam (A.J.) Holliday of Titusville, Fla., John (Laurie) Holliday of Marietta, Ga., and Robert Holliday of Bronx, N.Y.; three daughters, Susan (Matthew) Jordan of Manhattan, N.Y., Ellanora Capers of Philadelphia, Pa., and Cynthia Lynn Holliday of Hartsville; a grandson raised in the

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Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at New Hope UME Church with Bishop Leroy T. James, pastor, Pastor Mary L. Brailsford, eulogist, Elder James O. Robinson, the Rev. Barry Gadsden and the Rev. Rufus Gaymon. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Church cemetery.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1555 Fulton Road, Pinewood.

Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@ sc.rr.com.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

cle and working in his yard. Dennis was a member of the Sons of the Confederacy Veterans Mechanized Calvary. He also enjoyed studying genealogy and caring for his K9 friends.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” McLaurin Shelley; stepdaughter, Katherine Virginia Tatum of the home; and his sister, Juanita Avin and husband, Wayne, of Sumter.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel, officiated by Roger Griggs.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

A private interment will be held at a later date.

DENNIS D. SHELLEY LAURINBURG, N.C. — Dennis Dale Shelley, age 60, of Gibson, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Dennis was born March 8, 1953, in Sumter, a son of the late George Dalton and Sara Goff Shelley. He worked as an inspector with Campbell Soup Co. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcy-

JIMMIE LEE WILSON Sr. Jimmie Lee Wilson Sr., 62, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013.

Mr. Wilson was married to Martha Addison Wilson.

He was born Jan. 16, 1951, in Mayesville, to the late Israel Moses and MaeThelma Edwards.

The family will receive friends at 459 Dogwood Drive, Sumter.

Services are incomplete and will be an-

nounced by Whites Mortuary LLC of Sumter, (803) 774-8200.

ROBERT A. JAMES Sr. Robert Allen James Sr., 73, widower of Jeraldine Green James, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born June 23, 1939, he was a son of the late Allen and Elizabeth Jackson James. He was a member of Antioch RMUE Church in Rimini and was employed by Sumter School District 2.

Survivors are two sons, the Rev. Robert (Tina) James Jr. of Pinewood and Walter Green of Thomasville, N.C.; three daughters, Barbara James of Pinewood, Shelia (Alphonzo) Choice of Wedgefield and Brenda Green (Jesse) Johnson of College Park, Ga.; two brothers, Howard Lee James of Elizabeth, N.J., and Solomon James of Pinewood; two sisters, Ruthie James Walker of Elizabeth and Dorothy James Mitchell of Pinewood; a granddaughter reared in the home, Jasmine Rodgers; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.

Viewing will take place Sunday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Antioch RMUE Church, Rimini, with Pastor William Green, eulogy by Warren Hatcher, assisted by the Rev. Powell Hampton Sr., Charlie Hampton, the Rev. Ernest Green and the Rev. Robert James Jr. Burial will follow in Antioch UME Church cemetery.

The family is receiving visitors at the home, 1052 Heather Way, Pinewood.

Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@ sc.rr.com.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

DAVID LEE JOHNSON David Lee “Crockett” Johnson entered eternal rest on Friday, May 3, 2013.

He was born June 3, 1955, to the late Rosa Lee McBride Gibbs. He graduated from Sumter High School in 1974. He was then employed by Hill Furniture Co. for 35 years and 10 years with Brown Furniture Co. He leaves to mourn: three daughters, Valarie Logan, Teresa (Jerome) Bates and Emily Johnson, all of Sumter; one son,

David Logan (Jennifer) Johnson of Sumter; four sisters, Essie Kennedy of Philadelphia, Pa., Julia Billups, Esther Anderson and Mildred (Albert) Washington, all of Sumter; two brothers, Leroy McBride and Hammie (Varline) Johnson, both of Sumter; his best friend, Jason Brown of Sumter; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Johnson can be viewed from 5 to 7 p.m.

Sunday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of God By Faith No. 1, Sumter, with Elder James Lucas, eulogy by Elder Andre McBride, assisted by Elder James Taylor, Elder Wayne Brunson and Minister Leroy Blanding. Burial will follow in Bradford Cemetery, Sumter.

The family is receiving visitors at the home of his sister, Esther Anderson, 10120 Dover Circle, Sumter, Forest Hill community.

Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@ sc.rr.com.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

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“Our investigation only focused on whether any criminal charges might be filed,” the sheriff said. “As for policies and procedures, that would be an internal matter for the jail.”

Maj. Darryl McGhaney, the assistant director of the jail, said administrators were not considering any changes in operational procedures in the wake of the death since personnel followed protocols, and Maldanado had given no previous indication of harming himself.

“As part of our monthly training, our officers are trained in suicide prevention, in addition to our training from the Jail Administrators Association,” McGhaney said.

Officers are trained to observe inmate behavior for warning signs that they may become suicidal, “especially how they conduct themselves around the holidays,” McGhaney said.

Officers are also trained alongside members of the detention center’s medical staff in CPR and other life-saving techniques.

Security officers per-

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form random cell checks daily to police activities among the jail’s population, which currently numbers about 350 inmates. But the official said even the best procedures can’t catch everything.

“We want to stay vigilant, because anything can happen on this job,” McGhaney said.

There are currently two vacancies on the detention center’s staff of 86, about 70 of whom are corrections officers who monitor prisoners in four shifts of 17 or 18 guards.

At the time of Maldanado’s death, there were two guards stationed in his block of 112 units, but one was manning a control panel to open and close doors for a cleaning crew making its way through, while the second guard escorted them.

While the jail’s current staffing is “adequate,” McGhaney said, “We can always use more staff. Any jail could. But because of the lack of funding, you have to ask where that money is going to come from.”

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Missy Corrigan is director of healthy living for the Sumter Family YMCA. She can be reached at mcorrigan@ ymcasumter.org or (803) 773-1404.

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Bill gives Clemson independence for some projects COLUMBIA (AP) — Clemson University is seeking autonomy from state government’s multi-layered approval process for certain construction projects.

School officials say the regulatory relief bill approved by the Senate on Thursday would bypass months of unnecessary delays and help attract funding from private sources, ultimately saving taxpayers money.

The measure, approved 37-4, creates a so-called enterprise division within the university to oversee construction projects related to economic development and athletics.

Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler, the main sponsor, said Friday the bill strikes a good balance between accountability and efficiency.

“Sometimes what they do, they need to do quickly. Government is a cumbersome beast sometimes,” said Peeler, R-Gaffney, a Clemson graduate.

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Jim Barker said the current five-step approval process involving two agency boards and a legislative review committee adds at least six months to any construction project, while 12 months is the norm and 18 months is not unusual.

With state support shrinking, Clemson needs to generate more money through research, private-sector partnerships and private donors, said Barker, who last month announced plans to step down as president after 14 years and become a professor.

“We need to be more responsive to the needs of industry, and that means we have to move at their pace,” Barker recently told a Senate subcommittee.

“At its very core, the enterprise act is about reducing the cost of government and being more responsive to opportunities. In today’s world, that’s just good business.”

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Carla Talley shares a picture of Brandon Spittle, a member of Wilson Hall’s JV baseball team, making a diving catch in centerfield in a game against Laurence Manning in April.

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Swampcats fall short of SCISA state title series

BY CHRIS CLARK Special to The Item ORANGEBURG — In Friday’s Game 3 of the SCISA 3A baseball state playoffs semifinal series between Laurence Manning Academy and Hammond School, something had to give.

What gave was the Hammond offense, which posted six runs to give Skyhawks starting pitcher Harrison Long all the support he needed to go the distance in a 6-3 win.

The loss at the neutral site field at Orangeburg Prep eliminated Laurence Man-

ning from the playoffs. The Swampcats — who won Game 1 by a 3-1 score before falling 9-3 on Wednesday after a 9-run Hammond sixth inning — finished the season with a 22-6 record.

Hammond, meanwhile, advances to take its 23-7 record to Wilson Hall on Mon-

day in Game 1 of the best-of-3 state finals series beginning at 7 p.m. The second game will be played in Columbia at Hammond on Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m.

“We put the ball in play tonight against a team with some great arms,” Hammond head coach Ray Derrick said.

“We just played good enough defense and scored the runs we had to for a win.

“Our team has bounced back from losses all year. This week was just another example of that. We aren’t coming up with that big hit to put the SEE LMA, PAGE B3

Local softball team honors fallen airman

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com

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East Clarendon’s Maggie Baird prepares to lay down a bunt during Friday’s 1-0 victory over Latta in the 1A lower state championship at the EC softball field in Turbeville. Baird’s bunt single proved to be the decisive run for the Lady Wolverines.

Like many in the same position, coaches Wayne Elmore and Brian Sliwonik wanted to put their own unique stamp on the 10U fastpitch travel softball team they took over at the beginning of this season.

“We wanted the team to be representative of Sumter,” Elmore said. “We wanted it to honor something about Sumter.”

With that in mind, Elmore and Sliwonik’s thoughts quickly turned to those serv-

ing at Shaw Air Force Base. Elmore contacted Col. Shane Riza, former Chief of Weapons and Tactics of the 77th Fighter Squadron, at his current base in Alaska.

“I asked him what a good softball team name would be to honor the pilots,” Elmore said. “He immediately responded with the name ‘Vipers’ – the unofficial name of the F-16’s piloted at Shaw.”

The name did become official for Elmore and Sliwonik’s group, as did the SEE VIPERS, PAGE B3

Baird’s bunt effective EC advances to state title series for first time since ‘02

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com TURBEVILLE — The smallest East Clarendon High School softball player came up with what turned out to be the biggest hit for the ARD Lady Wolverines so far this season during Friday’s 1A

lower state title game at the EC softball field.

And starting pitcher Kaitlin Alexander is now two wins away from a historic postseason run.

EC senior Maggie Baird, all 4-footALEXANDER 10-inches of her, reached base on a perfectly placed bunt single to lead off the

bottom of the fifth inning. However, the throw to first made its way into the outfield and past the Latta defense, with Baird winding up on third when all was said and done.

Gracen Watts’ RBI groundout brought home the only run Alexander needed. The senior right-hander, who has now allowed just one run in six playoff games, limited the Lady

Vikings to no runs on three hits with six strikeouts for a 1-0 victory and East Clarendon’s first berth in the state championship series since 2002.

The Lady Wolverines, now 21-4 on the season, will host the opening game of the 1A state championship on Monday at 5 p.m. against Dixie. Latta finishes the SEE EC, PAGE B3

Hopkins stands out at Texans rookie camp

BY KRISTIE RIEKEN The Associated Press HOUSTON — DeAndre Hopkins has been doing a lot of talking as the Houston Texans’ first-round pick.

On Friday, the Clemson wide receiver got to what he really likes to do and he didn’t disappoint anyone.

Hopkins made several good HOPKINS plays as rookie camp began, but really wowed the coaches when he went up over a defender and snagged a pass with one hand.

“It was just kind of instinct,” he said. “I couldn’t get my other hand on it, so I just kind of put one hand up there and it stuck in it.”

It was exactly the kind of start the Texans were

looking for from Hopkins, who they drafted 27th overall in hopes of finally adding a big-time playmaker to line up opposite star Andre Johnson. He’s the first receiver they’ve drafted in the opening round since Johnson, now 31, was taken third overall in 2003.

Coach Gary Kubiak was impressed.

“He’s very competitive, that’s No. 1 and we knew that,” Kubiak said.

“Has tremendous hands, big hands, so he has no problem with the ball. I loved the competitive nature of him just watching him out here today.”

Hopkins was glad to get to work after a whirlwind couple of weeks filled with appearances and interviews.

“It felt great just to SEE HOPKINS, PAGE B3

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Lady Vipers’ Madison Sliwonik gets ready to deliver a pitch. The Lady Vipers honored former Shaw Air Force Base airmen Capt. James Steel, who was killed in Afghanistan on April 3.

Kurt Busch turns record lap, wins Darlington pole

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Driver Kurt Busch celebrates after learning he won the pole and broke the track record with a speed of 181.918 miles per hour on Friday during qualifying for today’s Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

DARLINGTON — Kurt Busch ended up on top at Darlington Raceway a week after finishing upside-down at Talladega.

Five days ago, Busch went airborne near the end of the Aaron’s 499 and crash landed on Ryan Newman.

On Friday, Busch sped around Darlington with a fast lap of 181.918 mph for his third career pole here. It surpassed the two-year-old mark of 181.254 mph held by Kasey Kahne.

“Last week, we ended on our lid and this week, we’re here with a track record,” Busch said.

Defending Southern 500 champion Jimmie Johnson will start alongside Busch, followed by Busch’s younger brother Kyle, Kahne and Martin

Truex Jr. It’s been quite a week for the elder Busch.

There was the frightening crash in the last Sprint Cup race, then an Indy Car test session for Michael Andretti at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday.

It’s also the 10-year anniversary of the thrilling, side-by-side duel with Ricky Craven in which Busch lost the race by .002 seconds — the closest finish in Sprint Cup since the series went to electronic timing in 1993.

“It’s been surreal,” Busch said. “It’s been an amazing ride.”

And it might not be finished. Busch’s Furniture Row team was the surprise winner at Darlington two years ago, Regan Smith holding on to bring victory to the SEE DARLINGTON, PAGE B4

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Miami’s LeBron James (6) heads to the hoop under the defense of Chicago’s Nate Robinson (2) during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal on Friday in Chicago.

James, Heat beat Bulls 104-94

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN The Associated Press CHICAGO — LeBron James came on strong down the stretch to finish with 25 points, Chris Bosh added 20 points and 19 rebounds, and the Miami Heat followed up the most lopsided playoff win in franchise history with a 104-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Norris Cole scored 18, and the Heat pulled out a tight win

after blasting the Bulls 115-78 on Wednesday.

This time, Chicago refused to go quietly. Never mind that the Bulls were coming off the worst playoff loss in franchise history.

Put aside the fact that the ailing Luol Deng and injured Kirk Hinrich (calf) remained sidelined, not to mention Derrick Rose, or that Nazr Mohammed got ejected in the second quarter for shoving James to the floor.

The Heat simply had too much in the end.

James hit just 6 of 17 shots

and even got blocked on a layup

by Nate Robinson in the third quarter. But the four-time MVP came through down the stretch, scoring 12 in the fourth.

He and Cole hit two big 3-pointers. Bosh perked up after two quiet games, and Miami’s bench outscored Chicago’s 36-8.

Carlos Boozer led Chicago with 21 points. Robinson and Jimmy Butler each scored 17.

Joakim Noah added 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Marco Belinelli had 16 points, but the Bulls couldn’t pull this one out.

MLB ROUNDUP

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Lester, Red Sox 1-hit Blue Jays 5-0 BOSTON — Jon Lester pitched a one-hitter Friday night, allowing only Maicer Izturis’ twoout double in the sixth inning, and the Boston Red Sox broke a three-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Just nine days shy of the fifth anniversary of his no-hitter, the left-hander retired the first 17 batters before Izturis lined a clean double several feet over the outstretched arm of third baseman Will Middlebrooks that landed just inside the foul line. Lester then ended the inning by striking out pinch hitter Adam Lind.

Lester (5-0) allowed just one of the remaining nine batters to hit the ball out of the infield and finished with five strikeouts.

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DETROIT — Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera each hit a long home run, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 10-4 on Friday night.

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WASHINGTON — Ian Desmond’s three hits included a two-run homer and an RBI double, and Danny Espinosa and Kurt Suzuki also drove in runs with doubles, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 for their seasonhigh fifth consecutive victory.

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NEW YORK — Garrett Jones hit a three-run homer — a call that was correctly overturned by baseball’s beleaguered umpires — and Wandy Rodriguez pitched the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-3 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.

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Boston’s Jon Lester allowed one hit against the Toronto in Boston on Friday in the Red Sox’s 5-0 victory.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alex Cobb struck out 13 in less than five innings and Ryan Roberts and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs apiece to help the Tampa Bay Rays rally for a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Brian McCann spent the first month of the season in Florida rehabilitating his surgically repaired right shoulder. He hardly watched the Atlanta Braves play.

Now that he’s back, a big void has been filled.

McCann hit a two-run homer and an RBI single in his third game this season since coming off the disabled list, and the Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Thursday night to begin a four-game series between NL division leaders.

From wire reports

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Belcher limits Georgia in 7-2 victory COLUMBIA – South Carolina senior left-hander Nolan Belcher limited Georgia to just two runs on five hits in 7.1 innings and seven different Gamecocks drove in at least one run as 12th ranked South Carolina upended Georgia 7-2 on Friday evening at Carolina BELCHER Stadium in game one of a three-game SEC series.

The Gamecocks are 35-14 and 14-10 in the SEC with Georgia 18-29 and 5-17 in league play. Game two of the series is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday and will be televised live on CSS and can be heard on the Gamecock Radio Network from IMG College including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.” Today is also Senior Day with the Gamecocks honoring nine seniors before the contest. Pregame

TODAY 5 a.m. -- International Hockey: IIHF World Championship Preliminary-Round Match from Helsinki -- United States vs. France (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

7:30 a.m. -- International Soccer: English Premier League Match from Birmingham, England -- Aston Villa vs. Chelsea (ESPN2).

8 a.m. -- Formula One Racing: Spanish Grand Prix Pole Qualifying from Barcelona, Spain (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

10 a.m. -- Professional Basketball: Euroleague Semifinal Game (NBA TV).

Noon -- International Soccer: FA Cup Final Match from London -- Manchester City vs.

Wigan (WACH 57).

Noon -- College Lacrosse: NCAA Tournament First-Round Game -- Lehigh at North Carolina (ESPN2).

Noon -- Colleg Baseball: Florida State at North Carolina State (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

1 p.m. -- College Baseball: Louisiana State at Texas A&M (ESPN).

1 p.m. -- College Baseball: Georgia at South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5).

1:30 p.m. -- Major League Soccer: Philadelphia at Chicago (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

2 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Players Championship Third Round from Ponte Vedra, Fla. (WIS 10).

2 p.m. -- College Baseball: Missouri at Alabama (SPORTSOUTH).

2:30 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: NCAA Tournament First-Round Game -- Yale at Penn State (ESPNU).

3 p.m. -- College Baseball: San Francisco at Brigham Young (BYUTV).

4 p.m. -- College Softball: Big East Conference Tournament Championship Game from Tampa, Fla. (ESPN2).

4 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at San Francisco (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7).

4 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Milwaukee at Cincinnati or Atlanta at San Francisco (MLB NETWORK).

5 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Three -- Oklahoma City at Memphis (ESPN).

5 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: NCAA Tournament First-Round Game -- Detroit at Notre Dame State (ESPNU).

6 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 from Darlington (ESPN, WEGX-FM 92.9).

6 p.m. -- College Softball: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Championship Game from Tallahassee, Fla. (ESPN2).

6 p.m. -- College Softball: Oklahoma State at Oklahoma (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Cleveland at Detroit or Los Angeles Angels at Chicago White Sox (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Six -Pittsburgh at New York Rangers(NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Chicago White Sox (WGN).

7:30 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: NCAA Tournament First-Round Game -- Albany at Denver (ESPNU).

8 p.m. -- College Softball: Southeastern Conference Tournament Championship Game from Lexington, Ky. (ESPN).

8:15 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Three -- New York at Indiana (WOLO 25).

9 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Robert Guerrero vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC Welterweight Title from Las Vegas (SHOWTIME).

10 p.m. -- College Softball; Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship Game from Decatur, Ala. (ESPNU).

festivities will begin at 12:40 p.m.

P-15’S TRYOUTS MONDAY

Tryouts for the American Legion Post 15 junior and senior baseball teams will begin on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Riley Park.All players must bring their original birth certificates for review to the initial practice.

FEDERAL JUDGE THROWS OUT PETITION

MIAMI — A federal judge has denied a petition by Missouri basketball coach Frank Haith, who wanted to subpoena Bank of America employees to determine if his checking account was illegally accessed by an unauthorized person during the NCAA’s investigation of Miami athletics.

Haith was Miami’s basketball coach from 2004-2011. He filed his case Monday, saying he wanted bank employees interviewed and any relevant evidence preserved after it was discovered last October that

someone accessed his records and viewed items that the NCAA was specifically seeking copies of during its investigation.

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CHARLESTON — Austin Pritcher made his final Riley Park appearance a memorable one, allowing six hits and blanking College of Charleston over the final seven innings in a 7-1 victory over the Cougars on Friday afternoon.

With the win, the Bulldogs (29-21, 16-9 SoCon) kept their hold on second place in the SoCon and snapped a six-game regular season losing streak to the Cougars. College of Charleston dropped to 26-23 and 14-10 in the conference.

The series continues with games on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.

From wire, staff reports

American League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB New York 20 13 .606 – Baltimore 21 14 .600 – Boston 21 14 .600 – Tampa Bay 16 18 .471 41/2 Toronto 13 23 .361 81/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 19 13 .594 – Kansas City 18 13 .581 1/2 Cleveland 18 14 .563 1 Minnesota 16 15 .516 21/2 Chicago 14 18 .438 5 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 21 13 .618 – Oakland 18 18 .500 4 Seattle 16 19 .457 51/2 Los Angeles 12 22 .353 9 Houston 10 25 .286 111/2 Thursday’s Games Cleveland 9, Oakland 2 N.Y. Yankees 3, Colorado 1 Washington 5, Detroit 4 Kansas City 6, Baltimore 2 Minnesota 5, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 4, 10 innings L.A. Angels 6, Houston 5 Friday’s Games Cleveland at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

San Diego at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

Texas at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Toronto (Buehrle 1-2) at Boston (Buchholz 6-0), 1:35 p.m.

San Diego (B.Smith 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland (U.Jimenez 2-2) at Detroit (Verlander 4-2), 7:08 p.m.

Baltimore (S.Johnson 0-0) at Minnesota (Worley 0-4), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Williams 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 2-0), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 3-2) at Kansas City (Shields 2-2), 7:10 p.m.

Texas (Darvish 5-1) at Houston (Bedard 0-2), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Parker 1-5) at Seattle (Maurer 2-4), 9:10 p.m.

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By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 21 13 .618 – Washington 19 15 .559 2 New York 14 17 .452 51/2 Philadelphia 16 20 .444 6 Miami 10 25 .286 111/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 21 12 .636 – Cincinnati 19 16 .543 3 Pittsburgh 18 16 .529 31/2 Milwaukee 15 17 .469 51/2 Chicago 13 21 .382 81/2 West Division W L Pct GB Arizona 20 15 .571 – San Francisco 20 15 .571 – Colorado 19 15 .559 1/2 San Diego 16 18 .471 31/2 Los Angeles 13 20 .394 6 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 3, Colorado 1 Washington 5, Detroit 4 N.Y. Mets 3, Pittsburgh 2 Arizona 2, Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 6, San Francisco 3 Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

San Diego at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Philadelphia at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

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

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

Saturday’s Games Pittsburgh (Liriano 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Niese

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Colorado (Chacin 3-1) at St. Louis (Wainwright 4-2), 2:15 p.m.

Atlanta (Maholm 4-3) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 3-1), 4:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 0-5) at Washington (Strasburg 1-4), 4:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Burgos 1-0) at Cincinnati (Latos 3-0), 4:10 p.m.

San Diego (B.Smith 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Lee 3-2) at Arizona (Cahill 2-3), 8:10 p.m.

Miami (Slowey 1-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 3-2), 9:10 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS

By The Associated Press (x-if necessary) (Best-of-7) CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 1, Miami 1 Monday, May 6: Chicago 93, Miami 86 Wednesday, May 8: Miami 115, Chicago 78 Friday, May 10: Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Monday, May 13: Miami at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15: Chicago at Miami, 7 p.m.

Indiana 1, New York 1 Sunday, May 5: Indiana 102, New York 95 Tuesday, May 7: New York 105, Indiana 79 Saturday, May 11: New York at Indiana, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14: New York at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 16: Indiana at New York, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 1, Golden State 1 Monday, May 6: San Antonio 129, Golden State 127, 2OT Wednesday, May 8: Golden St. 100, San Antonio 91 Friday, May 10: San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 12: San Antonio at Golden State, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14: Golden State at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City 1, Memphis 1 Sunday, May 5: Oklahoma City 93, Memphis 91 Tuesday, May 7: Memphis 99, Oklahoma City 93 Saturday, May 11: Oklahoma City at Memphis, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 13: Oklahoma City at Memphis, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15: Memphis at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.

NHL PLAYOFFS

By The Associated Press FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Wednesday, May 1: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Islanders 0 Friday, May 3: N.Y. Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 3 Sunday, May 5: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Islanders 4, OT Tuesday, May 7: N.Y. Islanders 6, Pittsburgh 4 Thursday, May 9: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Islanders 0 Saturday, May 11: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Ottawa 4, Montreal 1 Thursday, May 2: Ottawa 4, Montreal 2 Friday, May 3: Montreal 3, Ottawa 1 Sunday, May 5: Ottawa 6, Montreal 1 Tuesday, May 7: Ottawa 3, Montreal 2, OT Thursday, May 9: Ottawa 6, Montreal 1 Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 2 Thursday, May 2: Washington 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 Saturday, May 4: Washington 1, N.Y. Rangers 0, OT Monday, May 6: N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Wednesday, May 8: N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Friday, May 10: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 12: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, TBA Boston 3, Toronto 1 Wednesday, May 1: Boston 4, Toronto 1 Saturday, May 4: Toronto 4, Boston 2 Monday, May 6: Boston 5, Toronto 2 Wednesday, May 8: Boston 4, Toronto 3, OT Friday, May 10: Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 4, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, April 30: Chicago 2, Minnesota 1, OT Friday, May 3: Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 Sunday, May 5: Minnesota 3, Chicago 2, OT Tuesday, May 7 Chicago 3, Minnesota 0 Thursday, May 9: Chicago 5, Minnesota 1 Anaheim 3, Detroit 2 Tuesday, April 30: Anaheim 3, Detroit 1 Thursday, May 2: Detroit 5, Anaheim 4, OT Saturday, May 4: Anaheim 4, Detroit 0 Monday, May 6: Detroit 3, Anaheim 2, OT Wednesday, May 8: Anaheim 3, Detroit 2, OT Friday, May 10: Anaheim at Detroit, 8 p.m.

San Jose 4, Vancouver 0 Wednesday, May 1: San Jose 3, Vancouver 1 Friday, May 3: San Jose 3, Vancouver 2, OT Sunday, May 5: San Jose 5, Vancouver 2 Tuesday, May 7: San Jose 4, Vancouver 3, OT Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 2 Tuesday, April 30: St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1, OT Thursday, May 2: St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1 Saturday, May 4: Los Angeles 1, St. Louis 0 Monday, May 6: Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 3 Wednesday, May 8: Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 2, OT Friday, May 10: St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

GOLF The Players Championship Par Scores The Associated Press Friday At TPC Sawgrass Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Purse: $9.5 million Yardage: 7,215; Par: 72 Second Round Sergio Garcia 68-65—133 -11 Tiger Woods 67-67—134 -10 Kevin Chappell 69-66—135 -9 Lee Westwood 69-66—135 -9 Henrik Stenson 68-67—135 -9 Ryan Palmer 67-69—136 -8 Casey Wittenberg 67-69—136 -8 David Lingmerth 68-68—136 -8 Matt Kuchar 71-66—137 -7 Hunter Mahan 67-70—137 -7 Adam Scott 69-68—137 -7 Zach Johnson 66-71—137 -7 Charles Howell III 71-67—138 -6 Marc Leishman 72-66—138 -6 Jason Dufner 71-67—138 -6 Webb Simpson 67-71—138 -6 Martin Laird 71-67—138 -6 Rory McIlroy 66-72—138 -6 Steve Stricker 67-71—138 -6 Chris Kirk 70-69—139 -5 Sang-Moon Bae 68-71—139 -5 Jerry Kelly 71-68—139 -5 Kevin Streelman 69-70—139 -5 Brandt Snedeker 71-69—140 -4 Tim Herron 71-69—140 -4 David Lynn 72-68—140 -4 Peter Hanson 70-70—140 -4 Ben Crane 69-71—140 -4 Greg Chalmers 68-73—141 -3 Matt Every 70-71—141 -3 Ben Curtis 69-72—141 -3 Luke Donald 72-69—141 -3 Graham DeLaet 71-70—141 -3 Harris English 70-71—141 -3 Jeff Overton 71-70—141 -3 Failed to qualify Tommy Gainey 75-80—155 +11

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“They allowed me to gather all the coaches and players and umpires at the coaches meeting and tell them what the significance of the patches was,” he said. “And then we were able to pray as a group for the family. It was just a really emotional and touching moment for me personally.”

Emotions ran high again on Saturday when an unexpected visitor dropped by. Lt. Col. John Vargas, commander of the 77th Squadron and close personal friend to Capt. Steel, stopped in to talk with Elmore and his team prior to their games.

“It meant a lot to us,” said team member Madison Elmore. “He just got there two days before and he had his daughter with him, so that meant a lot to us.

“He was real emotional and glad to meet us, so that really hit home.”

“I think that probably made it a little more real to them,” the elder Elmore said. “It probably drove home why we’re doing the things we do.”

The Lady Vipers will continue to honor the Shaw airmen, but their outreach doesn’t stop there. Coach Elmore hopes to get the girls involved in something at least once a month, and a recent trip to Covenant Place was the latest outing.

“We want them to grow up to be very good young ladies, not just good young athletes,” Elmore said.

team’s mission.

“We didn’t want to just have a group of girls that went out and tried to win tournaments,” Elmore said. “We wanted to branch out and be involved in the community and, of course, honor the airmen at Shaw.”

It seemed only fitting then that when Capt. James Steel was killed in Afghanistan on April 3, the Lady Vipers should find a special way to honor him.

It was a moment none involved will soon forget.

Prior to the World Fastpitch Connection Spring World Series tournament at Patriot Park SportsPlex on April 26-28, one of the team parents contacted a friend at the company that makes the squadron patches for the 77th. She was able to not only design a special patch for the Lady Vipers, but sow them onto the uniforms as well.

“We felt proud to wear the patch,” team member Madison Sliwonik said.

“We wanted to honor Capt. Steel and we felt like that was a good way to do it.

“We’re the Vipers, so we wanted to represent him and all the other pilots.”

Prior to each of the Lady Vipers’ pool games, the WFC allowed coach Elmore a special moment to talk about what the patches represented.

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Edwards win 4A shot put title HOPKINS -- Sumter High School’s Devontaye Edwards easily won the shot put in the 4A boys state track and field meet on Friday at the Lower Richland High track.

Edwards won the event with a throw of 54 feet, 10 1/4 inches. His throw was almost four feet better than that of second place Ryan Tankersley of Fort Mill. Tankersley’s throw measured 51-01 3/4.

Edwards finished third in the state qualifier last weekend, but was just a little over two inches out of first place.

SCISA SOFTBALL 3A WILSON HALL SWEEPS

Wilson Hall swept its opening two games in the SCISA 3A state tournament on Friday at Pine Grove Sports Complex, beating First Baptist 10-0 in the opener and Florence Christian 10-5 in the second game.

The Lady Barons, who improved to 20-6 on the season, are the last undefeated team in the upper bracket and will face either Cardinal Newman or Laurence Manning Academy at 2 p.m. today.

Wilson Hall needs just one win to clinch a berth in next week’s state championship series.

In the opener, Holly Scott and Olivia Maklary combined on the shutout. Haley Hawkins had an RBI triple, Scott was 2-for-3 with two RBI and Hannah Jordan tripled.

Also, Emma Catoe and Kaylee Pitts each drove in a run.

In the win over Florence Christian, Pitts was 2-for-3 with a 3-run home run. Betsy Cunningham had two hits and two RBI, while Scott had an RBI double and Bailey Connor had two hits and an RBI. LMA SPLITS

WEST COLUMBIA —

Laurence Manning Academy split its two games in the SCISA 3A state tournament on Friday at Pine Grove Sports Complex, beating Hammond 9-3 in the opener before losing to Orangeburg Prep 5-3; LMA, which is 26-13 on the season, will face Cardinal Newman in an elimination game today at 11 a.m. The winner of that game will meet Wilson Hall in the upper bracket final In the win over Hammond, Grace Beatson was the winning pitcher.

Dixie Richburg and Tessa Sanford both went 2-for3.

In the loss to OP, Courtney Beatson was the losing pitcher. Dakota Jackson was 2-for-4 with a triple.

2A TSA SPLITS

LEXINGTON -Thomas Sumter Academy split its two games in the SCISA 2A state tournament on Friday at Oak Grove Sports Complex, beating Pee Dee 10-4 in its opening game before losing to defending state champion Marlboro Academy 3-2 in eight innings.

The Lady Generals, who are now 12-5-1 on the season, play Thomas Heyward today at 9 a.m. in an elimination game at Pine Grove Sports Complex in West Columbia, where the remainder of the tournament will be played. TSA will have to win four games today in order to win the lower bracket and advance to next week’s state title series.

In the opener on Friday, Emily DeMonte went 4-for-5 with a home run and four runs batted in. Emily Nevels was 2-for-4 with two RBI. DeMonte pitched six innings to get the win and Ashton Rogers pitched

the final two innings.

In the loss to Marlboro, TSA tied the game on a 2-run single by DeMonte. She drove in Logan Morris and Jordan Morris, both of whom reached on singles and advanced a base on a passed ball.

Marlboro won the game in the bottom of the eighth with the use of the International Tiebreaker rule.

1A CLARENDON HALL WINS PAIR

WEST COLUMBIA — Defending SCISA 1A state champion Clarendon Hall won its opening games in the state tournament on Friday at Pine Grove Sports Complex, beating Wardlaw 8-7 in the opener and Laurens Academy 14-8 in the second game.

The Lady Saints, who improved to 19-3 on the season, are the last undefeated team in their half of the bracket. They will play either Wardlaw or Jefferson Davis at 12:30 p.m., needing to win just that game to advance to next week’s state championship series.

In the opener against Wardlaw, the team Clarendon Hall beat for the title last year, Jamie Lee Kidd had a basesloaded single in the bottom of the seventh to drive in the winning run. Shannon Corbett was 2-for-4 with a double and a triple while Brittany Bays and Gracyn Royce were both 2-for-4. Kaitliyn Simpson had a 2-run triple.

Holly Carlisle led the offense in the win over Laurens, going 4-for-5 with two runs scored.

Simpson was 3-for-5 with a triple and three RBI Kidd and Delaney Peeler were both 3-for5, Shannon Corbett had two hits with a home run and three RBI and Bays had two hits.

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“That was a great ballgame,” EC head coach Lisa Ard said. “It was every bit the pitcher’s duel I think everyone expected.

One mistake was the difference. I can’t say enough about the job Kaitlin’s done this year and about the team she has behind her.”

Only six baserunners reached against Alexander, and the few times she was in trouble, solid defense bailed her out. A leadoff single in the second was erased on a 6-4-3 double play. The Lady Wolverines nearly turned another in the fifth, erasing a 1-out walk in the process, but managed to get the final out in a rundown at second base on a sweeping tag by Alexander.

“They always have my back,” Alexander said of her defense.

“Even when I miss a pitch, I don’t worry about it too much. It’s very comforting knowing they’re back there.

It helps me relax.”

Alexander, a University of South Carolina Sumter signee, seemed relaxed most of the day, as she has all postseason. Even when Latta got the

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leadoff runner aboard in the top of the seventh, she responded by getting a foul popup to third and two strikeouts to finish off the threat and the game.

“I didn’t approach them any differently this time than I did earlier,” Alexander said “I just tried to hit my spots and throw my best.”

Latta starter Anna Rogers was at her best as well, though. After giving up three earned runs in the opening game against EC, Rogers limited the Lady Wolverines to just three hits and no earned runs with eight strikeouts this time around.

“She’s got well over 200 strikeouts this season, and she’s been the difference in a lot of our ballgames,” Latta head coach Kimberly Griffith said. “She pitched a great game.

“The team with the fewest errors usually wins, and that’s what happened tonight.

They played better small ball than us.”

After failing to drive home runners in scoring position in two of the first four innings, Baird’s bunt single proved to be the difference.

“I was just trying to get something started; just trying to get on base,” Baird said. “I didn’t really see the play (develop) in front

LMA from Page B1 game out of reach, but I’m not going to complain.”

Through five innings, Hammond stranded seven runners on the bases.

But, they played solid defense and held LMA to just four hits through six innings, giving them a decided advantage late in the game.

On Friday, LMA scored first. But Hammond answered with one run in the first, two runs in the second, before LMA struck again for a run in the third. A 2-run fourth made it 5-2 in favor of the Skyhawks. Each team scored a run in the sixth inning, for the 6-3 final.

Long went all 7 innings, allowing just five walks and four hits to earn the win.

LMA got four innings of work from senior starter Blake Winans, who gave up six hits and just two walks, but shouldered the loss. Junior Linc Powell came on in relief in the fifth, pitching two innings and allowing just one hit and one earned run.

“Our guys battled all season, even after what happened in that sixth inning on Wednesday,” LMA head coach Billy Sylvester said. “We only have four seniors, and we have underclassmen all over the field. We made pitches when we needed to tonight, but it is

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of me. I just concentrated on getting to first and then heard the coach tell me to keep running.”

It was the second time in as many games against Latta that Baird came through with a big hit. She drove in one of EC’s five runs in the opener -- the one that put the Lady Wolverines up for good as it turned out.

“Big ball wasn’t working, so we tried small ball,” Ard said.

“But (Baird) goes up there with as much guts as anybody and she’s willing to do whatever we need her too. She’s come up big twice for us now lately.”

Watts’ RBI groundout was perfectly placed to the right side as well, allowing Baird the opportunity to come home under no duress.

The run loomed even larger in the sixth after Leslie Altman’s 1-out triple proved for naught as Rogers shut down EC to keep the game at 1-0.

“You always want that insurance,” Ard said. “We’ve been on the wrong end of a number of 1-0 losses, but tonight we came through.”

Camryn Sawyer, Raven Baxley and Mikenzi Canglia collected the three hits for Latta. Jessica Welch had the other base knock for EC.

what it is.

“I don’t really believe much in the momentum coming into the game.

But, when we had chances to get a hit and have a big inning, we didn’t. They have a good team and a great chance to do something in the finals.”

Thomas Walker put LMA up 1-0 in the top of the first, sending a bloop single into shallow right field to plate J.T. Eppley. Hammond answered later in the inning, as South Carolina commitment Jae Roberts singled and then scored on a single by Jake Nidiffer.

Hammond’s William Love and Grant Hensley got singles in the second, with Love scoring on a balk call and Hensley scoring on a bases-loaded fielder’s choice.

Down 3-1, LMA got back on the board in the third with a double from Davis Martin, who scored off a throwing error.

Up 3-2, Hammond plated two more in the fourth on an RBI single from Nidiffer and a squeeze bunt by Sam Ulmer.

The Swampcats got one in the sixth, thanks to a double from Winans and two fielder’s choice grounders.

The Skyhawks finished the scoring in the sixth, with Roo Daniels doubling in Roberts.

LMA got two runners on via walks in the seventh, but in the end the rally wasn’t meant to be.

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semi-finalist led Clemson with 82 receptions for 1,405 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior last season. His 24 catches of 20 yards or more were the most in the ACC. The Texans need him to contribute immediately

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BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Kenseth was pleased with the outcome of the appeal after his team was slapped with some of the harshest penalties in NASCAR history because his race-winning car at Kansas earlier this season failed post-race inspection.

Kenseth pleased with NASCAR appeal outcome

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press DARLINGTON — Matt Kenseth was in Canada when J.D. Gibbs sent him the results of their appeal to NASCAR to reduce sweeping penalties against Joe Gibbs Racing.

“J.D. kept texting me and the texts just kept getting longer and longer,” Kenseth said Friday. “I’m like, ‘Wait a minute. They did what?

They gave us that back?’”

They sure did.

Aside from crew chief Jason Ratcliff’s absence Friday at Darlington Raceway, it was almost like nothing ever happened after a threemember appeal panel dramatically reduced the penalties for having an illegal part in Kenseth’s race-winning engine at Kansas.

Among the key changes: Ratcliff’s suspension was reduced from six races to one, Kenseth lost only 12 points instead of 50, a six-race suspension against team owner Joe Gibbs was wiped out and Kenseth had his three bonus points from the Kansas victory restored.

The decision came a

day after NASCAR chief appellate officer John Middlebrook reduced the suspensions of seven key Penske Racing employees from six points races to two, plus next week’s All-Star race.

Middlebrook upheld the rest of the sanctions against Penske, but the team still viewed his decision as a victory.

NASCAR President Mike Helton on Friday was not discouraged with the two-prong appeals process, despite the mixed decisions that seemingly undermined NASCAR’s authority.

“We are content with our appeal process. It’s designed to be independent, it’s designed to have layers to it, and the personalities involved are those we chose to be involved in it,” Helton said outside the NASCAR hauler. “I think the members that are involved in the sport understand our responsibility and how serious we take it, and I don’t feel like this in any way undermines what we do and in most cases the process doesn’t come back with anything that really changes our mind much. We do our job and the due process exists.”

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“To put it on the pole is a great surprise, but it’s also showing the strength of the team,” Busch said.

Busch joined with Craven earlier in the week to talk about their metal-swapping duel, where both crossed the line in a virtual tie while grinding on each other. Busch said he felt like a winner despite finishing second because he raced hard, clean and gave all he could in chasing victory.

SOUTHERN 500 LINEUP The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Saturday At Darlington Raceway Darlington, S.C. Lap length: 1.366 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (78) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 181.918.

2. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 180.974.

3. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 180.92.

4. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 180.741.

5. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 180.284.

6. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 180.158.

7. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 180.112.

8. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 180.105.

9. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 180.

10. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 179.77.

11. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 179.684.

12. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 179.632.

13. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 179.599.

14. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 179.514.

15. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 179.468.

16. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 179.409.

17. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 179.004.

18. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 178.822.

19. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 178.815.

20. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 178.75.

21. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 178.497.

22. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 178.316.

23. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 178.219.

24. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 177.98.

25. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 177.974.

26. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 177.961.

27. (51) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 177.948.

28. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 177.73.

29. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 177.685.

30. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 177.653.

31. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 177.646.

32. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 177.3.

33. (83) David Reutimann, Toyota, 177.051.

34. (35) Josh Wise, Ford, 176.67.

35. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 176.657.

36. (95) Scott Speed, Ford, 176.359.

37. (7) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

38. (19) Mike Bliss, Toyota, Owner Points.

39. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, Owner Points.

40. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

41. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, Owner Points.

42. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

43. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, Owner Points.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Sergio Garcia had one of those stretches where it felt like every putt was going to drop. He needed every one of them Friday for a 7-under 65 to match his best score on WOODS the TPC Sawgrass and take a oneshot lead over Tiger Woods at The Players Championship.

Next up is Woods and Garcia in the final group on the weekend, which is sure to add even attention to the stage that is Sawgrass.

Garcia didn’t miss a fairway and putted for birdie on every hole on the back nine and wasn’t gaining any ground.

That changed on the front nine when he made seven straight putts — five of them from about 15 feet or longer — to race by Woods and into the lead.

“When you start going like that, obviously it feels great,” said Garcia, who was at 11-under 133. “Everything seems kind of clearer in your head. You seem to see the break. You seem to feel like everything is a little bit easier, a little bit smoother, and you hit

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Sergio Garcia looks at his shot on the ninth green during the second round of The Players championship at TPC Sawgrass on Friday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Garcia leads Tiger Woods by one shot at 11-under par.

the putt and it manages to go in.

“If it was easy, we would have plenty of those, but it’s not,” he said. “Enjoy them while you have them.”

Woods looks like he’s having a good time on the course that has vexed him more than any other on the PGA Tour, and he could be the greater threat on the weekend. Already a three-time winner this year on tour, Woods has rarely put himself in trouble and had his second straight 67.

Woods was at 134, his best 36-hole total by six shots at this tournament, including the year he won.

He tied for the lead

with a 5-wood into 20 feet for eagle on the par-5 second hole, and then took the lead alone with a short birdie on the fourth. But it didn’t last long. Garcia, playing in the group ahead of him, ran off five straight birdies, finishing that stretch with a 20-foot putt on No. 5 and a 25-footer on No. 6.

Woods and Garcia have played together on big stages — Bethpage Black, Royal Liverpool — with a big edge for Woods.

They first were linked when the Spaniard was 19 and gave Woods all he could handle at Medinah in the 1999 PGA Championship. They were paired in the final

round of the 2002 U.S. Open and 2006 British Open, both won by Woods.

Asked about the possibility of playing with Woods on Saturday, Garcia said he wouldn’t see it as anything but another round of golf.

“I don’t have to measure myself against anybody,” Garcia said. “I know what I want to try to do, and any given day I can shoot a round like this and any other day he can shoot a good round and beat me. Like we always say, it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon.

So there are going to be good days and not so good days, so just got to enjoy the good ones as much as possible.”

Kyle Busch wins 5th Nationwide race this season

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press DARLINGTON — Kyle Busch took the lead from Joey Logano 18 laps from the end to win his fifth Nationwide race this season and second in three years at Darlington Raceway on Friday night.

The victory also capped a dominant showing by the Busch boys at the track “Too Tough To Tame.” Older brother Kurt set a qualifying record to win the pole for the Southern 500 on Saturday night. Kyle was third in Sprint Cup qualifying before dominating the Nationwide race.

The younger Busch started from KYLE BUSCH the pole and was the strongest car throughout. He led for 107 of the 147 laps and finished a second in front of Elliott Sadler. Joe Gibbs Racing placed four in the top five, Busch and Elliott’s teammates Brian Vickers third and Matt Kenseth fifth.

Kyle Busch started from the pole — the four

“Maybe I’m on the way to winning by two-thousands of a second,” he said, grinning.

Busch was also stoked about his Indy Car session, where he turned laps in excess of 220 mph. “It was a kid in a candy store moment,” he said.

Busch has had five previous top-10 finishes at Darlington, the last coming when he took third in 2010.

He remembered his first pole here, set in 2001 when he became the youngest driver in history to start up front at the Southern 500. Busch was young and brash and did not listen to veteran comments about how difficult the track “Too Tough To Tame” could be.

These days, Busch acknowledged how lucky he was to win that pole 12 years ago, doing about everything wrong on the way to surpassing Jeff Gordon for the top spot. “Just because of my stupidity, I got it,” he said.

JGR racers qualified 1-2-3-4 — and was rarely challenged. Kenseth, a past Nationwide winner here, was the only other driver to lead more than a lap with 27.

Logano was in front when the field restarted following the last of four caution periods while Busch was in third. Busch quickly got past second-place Austin Dillon and began reeling in his former JGR teammate in Logano.

Busch swept past Logano on lap 129 and found mostly clear sailing the rest of the way.

Busch is the Nationwide leader with 56 career wins. He did not win in the series while operating a car he owned. Since rejoining JGR, Busch has regained his dominance. Now, he tries for his third double-double this season at the Southern 500 after sweeping both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races earlier this season at Fontana and Texas.

Busch won the 2008 Southern 500 at Darlington.

The leading rookie on the Nationwide series, Kyle Larson, finished sixth while series points leader Regan Smith was seventh. Sprint Cup regular Kasey Kahne was ninth.

The former NASCAR champion is much smarter these days, although he has plenty of talented colleagues right behind. Johnson, the Sprint Cup points leader, has won three times at Darlington and brother Kyle won this event in 2008. Also among the top 10 starters are past champions Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle and seven-time winner Gordon.

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A public meeting to discuss sidewalk improvements to meet ADA requirements from Bartlette Street to Bee Street will be held 5-7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14, at City Centre, 25 N. Main St. Call Allan Yu at (803) 774-1612.

The National Federation of the Blind (Sumter Chapter) will meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14, at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Betty Spencer will speak.

The spotlight will shine on the chapter’s oldest member, Belle Mosley, on her 96th birthday. Transportation provided within the mileage radius. Contact Debra Canty at (803) 775-5792 or at DebraCanC2@frontier.com.

The Sumter County Education Association Retired will have a special called meeting at noon Wednesday, May 15, at the North HOPE Center. Call Brenda Bethune at (803) 469-6588.

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The Pinedale Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the South HOPE Center. Call Ferdinand Burns at (803) 968-4464.

The Sumter Combat Veterans Group will meet at 10 a.m.

Friday, May 17, at the South HOPE Center, corner of South Lafayette Drive and East Red Bay Road.

All area veterans are invited.

A “Footsteps of Dr. Bethune” historical walk-a-thon will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18. This will be a 5K walk from Mayesville to Dr. Bethune’s birth site. Monique Williams, of ABC Columbia news, will serve as grand marshal. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Park is located at 1175 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Road, Mayesville.

Entry fee: $1.50 / age K4-6 years old; $5 / 7-13 years old; $10 / 14-18 years old; $25 / adult. Teams of 5 to 15 people may also participate for $15 per participant. Contact Ruby Gibbs-Williams at (803) 484-4556 or rcdgw@aol.com or Minnye R. Collins at (803) 428-3895.

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‘Family Tree’ is perfect for fans of cringe comedy

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH

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Can’t wait for Mother’s Day? “Dangerous Intuition” (8 p.m. Saturday, Lifetime, TV-14) celebrates the psychic bonds between a mother and her child, even when separated by a messy divorce and an even uglier custody arrangement.

Kate Aldrich (Tricia Helfer) thinks she has it all: a great husband, a beautiful daughter and a flourishing career. But then her husband, Dan (David Cubitt), dumps her for Laura (Estella Warren), a more “traditional” stay-at-home mother. Then the divorce settlement forces her to share custody of her beloved daughter, Izzy (Genea Charpentier).

Reeling from emotional distress, Kate suffers a breakdown, strengthening the argument that a bitter, workaholic divorcee is not fit to raise a child. But then she’s beset with frightening visions and premonitions that her daughter may not be safe in the care of Dan’s new “Earth mother” wife. But given her history, will anyone believe her?

• Fans of female heartache can also sample “Beverly Lewis’ The Confession” (9 p.m. Saturday, Hallmark), a 2013 melodrama so old-fashioned you half expect a mustached guy to tie a damsel to a railroad track. Sherry Stringfield stars as a handsome, dignified heiress stricken with a brain tumor and given scant weeks to live.

But she’d rather die than let her estate go to her no-good, gamblingaddict husband (Adrian Paul). So he hires a barmaid and aspiring actress to pose as the long-lost daughter she gave up for adoption. Meanwhile,

the real daughter is out there, searching for answers and the mother she never knew. She’s sweet as pie, honest and trusting to a fault — and Amish to boot! Help yourself.

• Cringe comedy endures. Fans of NBC’s “The Office,” set to depart on Thursday, can rest assured that its painful-towatch, uncomfortable brand of humor will not perish from the TV schedule. In fact, “Family Tree” (10:30 p.m. Sunday, HBO) returns the documentary-style theater of dread and discomfort to its roots.

Series co-creator Christopher Guest didn’t exactly invent the fake documentary, but his efforts, including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Waiting for Guffman,” “Best in Show” and “A Mighty Wind,” are among the most amusing and beloved of the genre that inspired the British and American versions of “The Office” and other series, most notably “Modern Family.”

The secret of Guest’s success is to create a broad social canvas involving a rather small subject (rock has-beens, local theater, dog shows, PBS fund-raisers featuring ancient folk acts) and allow actors to improvise dialogue for deeply inhabited characters.

“Family Tree” continues the tradition with Tom Chadwick (Chris O’Dowd), a miserable young man who has recently lost his job and his girlfriend. After inheriting a box of strange family heirlooms from a deceased aunt he can’t remember, he embarks on a search for his roots.

This genealogical journey allows him to interact with an onslaught of eccentric characters from all over Britain and even-

tually encounter long-lost and never-known cousins in far-flung California.

Not that Tom has to travel to find peculiar relatives. Michael McKean (“Spinal Tap”) plays his working-class father, Keith, a man of few words with a passion for low- to middle-brow British TV. His obsession allows “Family Tree” to showcase a series of TV parodies, including a 1970s slapstick police show called “Move it Along.” Tom’s sister, Bea (Nina Conti), was the subject of some minor trauma in her past. As a result, she’s never seen without a hand-puppet monkey that helps her express her feelings. Unfortunately, the monkey is prone to the most depressing and undiplomatic utterances, casting a minor pall over every conversation.

Like many of Guest’s characters, Tom is an awkward mixture of amusing self-deception and gut-wrenching pathos. He’s given to long, rattling observations that grow funnier as they continue. He has an oldschool mate, Pete (Tom Bennett), who is as obtuse as Tom but without any talent for self-reflection. Pete’s long-rambling jags are merely self-serving, rude and frequently pointless. It’s unclear if his character is a tribute to Ricky Gervais’ comedy style or a vicious slap in his direction.

“Family Tree” is not for every taste. Even fans of Guest’s more popular and accessible “Best in Show” may find it too British and too “small” in focus.

Still, fans of this brand of humor cannot miss “Family Tree,” an absurd and often brilliant meditation on life,

death and the meaning of it all.

Saturday’s Highlights • On two episodes of “My Cat From Hell” (Animal Planet, TV-PG): bullying behavior (8 p.m.); soiled possessions (9 p.m., r).

• Buzz Aldrin, Bobak Ferdowsi and Maria Bamford appear on “The Nerdist” (10 p.m., BBC America, TV-14).

• Kristen Wiig hosts “Saturday Night Live” (11:30 p.m., NBC, TV-14), featuring musical guest Vampire Weekend.

Sunday’s Season Finales • Storybrooke’s residents brace for a shock on “Once Upon a Time” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

• A winner emerges on “Survivor” (8 p.m., CBS).

A reunion (10 p.m.) follows.

• Tina can’t get enough coffee on “Bob’s Burgers” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• Tragic events force Emily to reconsider her plans on “Revenge” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

• Stan finds himself possessed on “American Dad” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV14).

Sunday’s Highlights • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” (7 p.m., CBS): Interviews with Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Jessi-

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• Harry contends with a discount merchant on “Mr. Selfridge” on “Masterpiece Classic” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings).

• John Goodman narrates “Great Bear Stakeout” (9 p.m., Discovery, TV-PG), an intimate look at grizzly bears in the wild.

• A husband’s smothering mother ruins his first marriage and almost kills his second wife on “Evil In-Law” (9 p.m., ID, TV-14).

• Tyrion’s status irks Shae on “Game of Thrones” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

• A junket to Helsinki is fraught with diplomatic danger on “Veep” (10 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

• Pete’s woes mount as the merger brings some painful adjustments on “Mad Men” (10 p.m., AMC, TV-14).

• Cesare celebrates a diplomatic triumph on “The Borgias” (10 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA).

Cult Choice The 1981 biopic “Mommie Dearest” (8:15 p.m. Sunday, IFC) stars Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford, who turns motherhood into the most terrifying role of her career.

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NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT CIVIL ACTION NO: 2013-CV-43-10101017

Notice is hereby given that Sokkary Convenience, Inc. intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 10295 Lynches River Rd, Lynchburg, SC. 29080. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than May 27, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110

Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that N Zone Social Club intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine and Liquor at 1311 Peach Orchard Rd., Sumter, SC 29154. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than May 12, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110

John L. Miller, Jr., PLAINTIFF, vs.

Travis Marlow Nelson, DEFENDANT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Complaint was filed in the above entitled action in the Sumter County Magistrate's Office on February 14, 2013, for the purpose of instituting an action against the Defendant as a result of a motor vehicle collision which occurred on February 20, 2010.

BRYAN LAW FIRM OF SC, L.L.P. By: s/John R. Moorman John R. Moorman P. O. Box 2038 17 East Calhoun Street Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 775-1263 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

DEFENDANT

Newman's Lawn & Tree Service Mowing, hedge trimming, Spring clean-up, pinestraw, mulch bedding, tree removal. 803-316-0128

Strawberries Richburg Farms HWY 261, Manning, SC 8am-6:30pm M-Sat (803)473-4844

Mill Creek Roofing Specializing in Metal & Shingled roofing. Attention to quality and detail. 10 yrs warranty on labor.

28+ yrs in roofing experience.

Lic and insured. Free est.

Call 803-747-8389

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

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Huge Multi-Fam. Indoor Garage Sale! 3325 Carter Rd., Sat. 9-4, Oven, set of kit. cab., kit sink, bunk beds, w/mattrs., bedding, baby furn., all types of clothing, bldg. mat., TV's, comp. monitors, shoes, toys, & more! "New" items added daily Blitz, Bling, and EVERYTHING Yard Sale! 3331 Landmark Dr Moving and wanting to see ALL...

Furn, Hshld items (dishes, glasses, cups),women's jewelry, Plus-sized Women's Clothing, women's Shoes in Size 11, CDs and DVDs, and more! For more info, call 803.968.4433

A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721 Tree Doctor Call us for an appt. Free est. 7 days/week. Prune trees, remove trees, grind stumps, proper limbing & treatment. 803-773-8402.

If you fail to answer within the prescribed time, a judgment may be entered against you for the amount or other remedy requested in the attached Complaint, plus interest and costs.

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

Given under my hand, this 14th day of February, 2013.

Announcements

Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun. Car Wash, Yard Sale, Barbeque, Fish & Chicken Dinners 1109 N Main St.(under bypass) Sat 8-?

1851 W. Oakland Ave. Fri/Sat. 8AM. Furn., tools, clothes, new/used misc items.

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

380 W Wesmark Blvd.. Saturday 7am - 11am. blinds, bath fixt., rugs, bed , fan , man cave stuff

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the allegations of the attached Complaint within thirty (30) days from the first day after receipt of this Summons. Your Answer must be received by the Magistrate's Court located at 115 North Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

866 Whatley St Huge Yard Sale Sat 7-? table/chairs, bike, baby and adlt clothes, baby swing, bouncer, Hshld items , what knots, & lots more

1615 Hartwell Dr (Off Jefferson Rd) Fri 8-? Sat 8-12 Multi Family toys, boys clothes nb-3T , Long Guns, Camo, Nascar

HEREIN

s/Kristi Curtis MAGISTRATE

2287 Dartmouth Dr. (Off Alice Dr. Ext), Sat. 7-1. Books, hshld items, home decor, Old Avon bottles, sofa, tables, exercise glider, and more.

2357 Addison St. Sat. May 11th, 7-noon. Misc household items.

803-316-0128

SUMMONS TO THE NAMED:

Farm Products

Roofing

In Loving Memory of Mr. Paul B. Martin, Jr. "Papa" 12/26/27 - 05/11/03 Gone ten years now, but truly not forgotten.

Lovingly remembered, Your wife, children, grandchildren, great grands & family

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

Lawn Service

Daniel's Lawn Care •Tree removal/trim •Clean-up jobs •Mowing •Pinestraw Mulch 803-968-4185

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

Notice Of Application

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.

Your Legacy Lives On Deacon Jerry Benbow Sept. 9, 1941 - May 11, 2011 Just to be close to you would mean everything to me Everyday passes I miss you more and more you see Remembering the times we spent warms my heart Reminiscing on the sounds of your voice will never grow old, never apart You are and will always be missed and close to my heart Your Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren & Great-grands

Open every wkend. 905-4242

Yard Sale: 215 Haile St. 7:30 A.M. until. Misc. something for everyone. Nurses Uniforms size 12. NO EARLY BIRDS

3655 Nazarene Church Rd Sat 8-12 children clothes, baby items, furn.,& more

For Sale or Trade

Panda's Closet 1961 McCrays Mill Rd. Excluding furn everything in store 50% off. 803-968-6550

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

Guaranteed. 803-464-5439

Palmetto Exchange Thirft Store is having a Moving Sale. All clothes and shoes 50% off. 493 N. Guignard Dr.

SHOPSMITH Mark V multipurpose tool woodworking system. Used, runs good $349 OBO. 481-0857 or 406-3348

PETS & ANIMALS Pets Full blooded Chihuahua pups. 8 weeks Shots/dewormed (3) f, (1) m. $200., 495-8896, 406-9295

MERCHANDISE Want to Buy

BUSINESS SERVICES

Bid Notices ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Brick Work

Project: Seal coat/stripe/concrete work at Sumter County DHEC/DSS parking lot Separate sealed bids for: Sumter County DHEC/DSS parking lot improvements will be received by Sumter County in the Purchasing Department located on the second floor of the Sumter County Administration Building, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, SC until 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2013 there at said office opened and read aloud.

To request a bid package and plans, call Bobby Galloway @ 803-436-2329.

A hard copy of the bid package and plans may be picked up from the Purchasing Department.

Sumter County Administration 13 E. Canal Street Sumter, S.C. 29150

BID SOLICITATION Sumter School District will be receiving sealed bids on floor wax and stripper at the Maintenance Department. You may pick up specifications at Sumter School District Maintenance Department, 1345 Wilson Hall Rd., Sumter, SC. Sealed bids will be opened in the Maintenance Department on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.

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

DEMOLITION, BRICKWORK, CONCRETE, CARPENTRY, JUNK & DEBRIS REMOVAL 803-607-1192

FOR FREE!

Electrical Services Mrs. Alice Davis would like to announce the graduation of her husband Dr. Albert Davis, from Argosy Univ. on Sat June 1 with a degree in Pastoral Counseling. Dr. Davis is a native of Wildwood, Fla and now resides in Sumter SC. He served in the U.S Air Force for 31 yrs until his retirement in 1999. He is very active in his church and organizations in the community.

MOTHERS DAY BASKET $10 & UP! Call CJS 774-7823 633 Bultman Dr. 12:30-5 (ONLY)

Home Improvements Professional Remodelers Home maintenance,ceramic tile, roofing, siding & windows doors, etc. Lic. & Ins. (Office) 803-692-4084 or (Cell) 803-459-4773 TW Painting, carpentry & all household needs.

Call 803-460-7629.

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Electrical Work New & Repair Work Call 803-499-4127

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

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

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Help Wanted Part-Time

Mobile Home Rentals

Utility Trailer 6x10 with drive on tailgate. Asking $900 OBRO. Call 803-236-2605

Deliver Phone Books Work Your Own Hours, Have Insured Vehicle, Must be at Least 18 yrs old, Valid DL. No Experience Necessary.

1-800-518-1333 x 224 www.deliverthephonebook.com

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

2011 Zero-Turn w/steering wheel 803-506-3051

Cub Cadet $2300, Call

Self propelled 1 yr old push mower & a Snapper 28 in. Riding mower with mulch and bagger kit.

Call 481-7557 (3) EZ-GO Golf Cart, 95-97-09.

Call 803-236-2605 Honor your Mom with fresh strawberries from Stafford's Farm. Hours 8 am - 6 pm. U-pic & We pic. 469-3191 Homedic Vibrating, Therapeutic recliner with heat, Black - Good condition. $50.00, Call 803-481-7499 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

Utility Buildings Assorted Steel Buildings Value discounts as much as 30% Erection info available.

Source#18X 800-964-8335

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time

Manufactured Housing

TRANSPORTATION

3BR/2BA DW Private Lot, Water/Sewer, Trash, lawn care incl. $550/mo. 494-8350

BAD CREDIT OR NO CREDIT? Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 2-3-4-5 bedroom homes. Single and Double Wide homes available. We have a layaway program. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

Autos For Sale

Trucking Opportunities

For Sale, 4Bed/2Bath, Land, $325/mo.

803-494-5090

Iris Winds MHP,Sumter Immediate occupancy. 3BR MH. $25,900.

Fin. avail.

803-460-9444, 800-996-9540, 803-775-6816

Driver Trainees Needed Now! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800 per week!

No experience needed! CDL Trained and Job-Ready in 15 days! 1-888-263-7364

Taking applications for clean affordable homes. Nice quiet areas, 2 Br1Ba $350 Mo. No pets.

3Br2ba $425-$450 Mo. Shaw Area Call 840-5734

Truck Driver needed for a well est. manufacturing company. CDL & clean 10 yr MVR req. Delivery is local & surrounding areas, no overnight, no HazMat. Mail resume to: P-315 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

BOOTH RENTERS NEEDED New upscale salon is seeking licensed Cosmetologist & Barbers. Call 468-1960 or 678-7661.

Drivers needed Local runs, home nightly. Must have CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements, Twic card. Clean 10 yr MVR, 2 yrs driving experience and be 25 yrs of age. Call 803-473-6553.

High School Science Teacher position at local private school.

Please send resume along with letter of interest to: 41 N. Mill St., Manning, SC 29102 Ashley Furniture Homestore of Sumter has an immediate opening for a Warehouses Position. Heavy lifting is required. All applicants must have reliable transportation; a VALID SC Driver's License, and provide a CLEAR 5 YEAR DMV report with their application in order to be considered for an interview.

All interviews are by appointment only. Call 803-469-7280 Desk Clerk second shift, Apply in person Santee Best Western Plus.

Aquatic Lifeguards The City of Sumter is seeking qualified applicants. If interested see details at www.sumtersc.gov

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

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

Ortho Assistant needed for busy orthodontic practice. Please send resume to: Sumterorthoresume@yahoo.com.

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Dental Assistant Part-time opportunity with a dental practice in the Sumter area for a motivated dental assistant who is x-ray certified, competent in expanded duties and has excellent communication skills. We offer a team oriented environment where employees are appreciated. Fax resume to 803-494-8472

MOTHERS DAY BASKET $10 & UP! Call CJS 774-7823 633 Bultman Dr. 12:30-5 (ONLY)

Iris Winds MHP: 3BR/2BA MH No pets. Ref/dep req'd, $500/mo.

Call 803-775-6816, 803-460-9444

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

Office Rentals

Price Is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St, 803-494-4275

Recently ren 2BR MH on 1/2 ac shady lot in Burgess Glen Park. C /H/A, 4643 Allene Dr. Close to Shaw Fin Avail.

775-4391 464-5960

Nice 3BR/1BA large kitchen, $525/mo, Section 8 welcome. Call 481-2452 or 773-2288

1290 Kings Pointe 3BR/1.5BA , $700/mo + dep. No pets.

803-518-3316

Summer Intern-Planning Department The City of Sumter is seeking qualified applicants. If interested see details at www.sumtersc.gov

2BR/1.5BA, duplex Ceiling fans, carpet/tile flrs, wht kit, stove/fridge, laundry rm, carport, shed, big yard, $600/mo + dep. No Pets.

803-481-8286 lv msg.

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FOR SALE IN MANNING:1465 Herod $350/mo. 1356 Herod Dr. $350/mo.

Owner Financing.

803-460-3787

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3600 Dallas: Dalzell, 3BR, 2BA. Big Lot. Big storage & workshop. 1/2 ac lot. Financing Available. 775-4391, 464-5960

JOBS HOMES APARTMENTS CARS BOATS MOTORCYCLES BIKES FURNITURE PETS GARAGE SALES & MORE GET THE CLASSIFIEDS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR. 803-774-1258

1102 Manning Rd. 3BR/1BA, C /H/A renovated.

Hardwood floors. Fenced Backyard. Easy Financing. 775-4391, 464-5960

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2003 Ford Expedition XLT, Black/Tan Ext, Leather Int, TV, PW/PL, 3rd row, 130k miles. $4,800 OBO. 803-464-3526

Classifieds

Manufactured Housing

501 & 503 Church St Sumter 2BR1BA HOMES $375/mo. + $375/dep.each Ref. req call 803-783-4683

Accounting Specialist I The City of Sumter is seeking qualified applicants. If interested, see details at www.sumtersc.gov

1966 Ford Mustang , poor cdtn 910-215-0474 or 803 229-0503

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Unfurnished Homes

Attractive & Affordable home in safe area. Min from Shaw.

Many extras. No H/A or PETS! $465/mo + $350/dep. Call 803-983-0043

Camper Spots Available at Randolph's Landing on Beautiful Lake Marion. Boat Ramp, Boat Docking, Fishing pier, Restaurant and Tackle Shop. Call for rates: 803-478-2152.

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Homes for Sale

Unfurnished Apartments

CUTE! 3BR/1.5BA Great starter home or looking to down size.

Conveniently located to everything downtown. Newly re-roofed & extra additions, Fenced yard $55,000. Call 803-481-2888.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

2BR/1BA Duplex conv. to Shaw AFB, new appl & flooring. Available 6/1/13 Call 803-968-5627.

Ren. 1387 Raccoon Rd. (Lee Cty) 3BR/1.5BA. C/H/A 1,200sqft, also has approx 2,200sqft, 4rm bldg. 1-4.5 acres avail. Fin avail.

775-4391 464-5960.

2000 Dutchman Popup Camper $1,000 OBRO. Call 803-983-7191

800 sq ft office at Independent's Hall across from Kmart. $550/mo. utilities included. Call Sam Carraway 803 983-7330.

House Cleaning: Would you like a reliable and honest person to help you with your house cleaning? Call Cora at 938-5194. Have Personal References

Montreat St: off Miller Rd. 2BR /1BA, appliances, new flooring. No pets. $350/mo + dep. Call 803-316-8105

We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

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

Campers / RV's/ Motorhomes

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MUST SEE! 2005 Kia Sorento EX, 4WD, Loaded, 168k, very well maintained, Blk w/ Grey interior.

Books at $5,800, will accept best offer. 803-968-3468 A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS

RECREATION

411 N. Magnolia, renovated.

C/H/A. Garage, workshop & shed. Commercial lot facing LaFayette.

Fin Available.

775-4391/ 464-5960

Medical Help Wanted

Work Wanted

The SC Army National Guard wants High School Juniors, Seniors, Grads and GED holders, and Prior Service! Ask about college tuition. Receive paid technical training and more while serving your Country and Community on a part-time basis. Call now for this great opportunity!

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469-7606 or 499-4413

LIGHTHOUSE COMFORTERS Twin $12 Each Full $16 Each 29 Progress St. - Sumter Queen $16 Each 775-8366 Ext. 37 King $20 Each Store Hours MATCHING PILLOW SHAMS 0RQ 6DW Â&#x2021; 9:30 - 5:00 $4 Per Set Closed Sunday

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EXTENDED WAREHOUSE SALE! While Supplies Last.

MATCHING Bath Towels $4 Each Hand Towels $1.25 each Washcloths 50¢ each

MICROFIBER DRYING MATS $1 Each

Reg $2.00 each