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State abortion ban bill blocked COLUMBIA (AP) — One of the South Carolina Legislature’s most ardent abortion foes is, ironically, blocking passage of a bill he and other abortion opponents have sought for years and is ripping into his fellow anti-abortion activists. Sen. Lee Bright, R-Roebuck, on Thursday began filibustering a bill that would ban abortion past 19 weeks

because he opposes a compromise that would provide exceptions. In a strange twist, Bright exasperated fellow abortion foes both within the Senate and in the lobby — whom he criticized as conceding defeat — as they tried unsuccessfully several times to force him from the podium. Sen. Larry Grooms, R-Charleston, said the bill is likely dead for the year.

he was willing to let it pass if it also gave exceptions in cases of rape, incest and severe fetal anomalies in which the child likely wouldn’t live after birth without the help of machines. Hutto, D-Orangeburg, noted such anomalies are detected about the 20th week.

“The very senator who likes to proclaim himself as the most pro-life member of this body” has just ensured the bill’s defeat,” Grooms said. “After three years, we came close.” As approved by the House in February, the measure gave exceptions only to save the mother’s life or prevent her from severe injury. Sen. Brad Hutto, who’s blocked the bill for years, said

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BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects involved in a shooting that has left one man in the hospital and another injured in an apparent home invasion. About 12:15 a.m. Thursday, deputies responded to a residence in the 100 block of Brentwood Drive and found two wounded men, later identified as being brothers, in the front yard, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office incident report. One of the victims — who was shot three times in the neck, chest and back — was transported to Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. He was listed in critical but stable condition Thursday evening. The second victim was transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center for treatment. During the preliminary investigation, law enforcement officers found signs of a struggle and the use of guns inside and outside the home. Shell casings from multiple weapons were recovered at the scene, according to Braden Bunch, spokesman for Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

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“Start simple.” That was a recommendation made by David Hagen, a hydrologist for Haley & Aldrich, a consulting firm hired by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to provide a third-party analysis of the Pinewood Site toxic waste landfill near Rimini in Sumter County. Concern about the safety of the site has been increasing among area residents since Kestrel Horizons, the company that maintained the site and acted as trustee, resigned in October 2014. Sitting only yards away from Lake Marion, the state’s largest reservoir, the potential for contamination of the lake has led to calls for the state to fix potential problems before a major leak occurs. Also of concern, particularly to state administrators, is the cost of maintaining the site, which DHEC Environmental Affairs Director Elizabeth Dieck said costs about $4.9 million a year, an amount which will quickly exhaust nonappropriated funds used to maintain the site, she said. “By my calculation, we are talking a half-billion dollars over 100 years,” said Sen. Danny Verdin, R-Laurens, who chaired the meeting.

A pair of emergency workers’ gloves lie in the driveway at 179 Brentwood Drive where SEE SHOOTING, PAGE A5 two men were found shot.

City, county to transfer Rembert Water System BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Meet Officer 1st Class Mikeal Jennings Officer First Class Mikeal Jennings of Sumter Police Department.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT: Year and a half.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH YOUR CURRENT AGENCY? Year and a half.

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The City of Sumter and Sumter County are nearing the end of negotiations with High Hills Rural Water Co. in Dalzell to transfer ownership of the Rembert Water System to the Dalzell company. The water system, which is jointly owned by the city and county, was acquired in the late ’90s, according to Al Harris, director of city public services. Harris said discussions for the transfer

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? Meeting new people.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB? Having patience and the knowledge to make the right decisions during sometimes difficult situations.

DEATHS, B6 Alphonza Young David Hill Charlie E. Pollard John J. Scott Alberta L. Dingle Martha L. Cureton

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WHAT IS THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD PART OF YOUR JOB? That we don’t care about other people’s feelings, which is so not true. But we do it because we do care and want the best outcome for everyone involved.

TELL US ABOUT THE MOST MEMORABLE EVENT IN YOUR CAREER. The day I graduated from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy on Dec. 20, 2013. The feeling of accomplishment and making it through the academy was a great feeling.

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Society hosts last meeting of its season FROM STAFF REPORTS The next membership meeting of Sumter County Genealogical Society will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Swan Lake Presbyterian Church, 912 Haynsworth St. The speaker is Frances Dinkins Strong, who will speak on the Dinkins and James families. She also plans to talk about the Jobs Access with Speech or JAWS computer program for the visually impaired, which enabled her to research her family genealogy and write. Strong was born in 1941 in Sumter and grew up on a farm with all sorts of animals, including horses. In later years, she wrote an autobiographical book about her adventures with her horse Fella, who lived 33 years. At 9, Strong was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, or tunnel vision. Although unable to drive, she finished college and taught school for about 14 years. She is married to Jimmy Strong, and they have three children and four grandchildren. About 12 years ago, Frances learned JAWS, which opened up a new independent lifestyle for her. With this program she has written several children’s books and has been able to research her family history through the Internet. Her membership in the society has inspired her to search out her ancestors and their stories. She is looking forward to sharing findings and personal stories of the Dinkins and James families. A particularly exciting find concerns the Dinkins family, her father Thomas Dinkins’ line, who came to Charleston from Londonderry, Ireland, in 1717. From her great-grandmother’s line of Frances James, she has traced her ancestors to Walter James, who came to Gloucester, Virginia, in 1653. Strong said she hopes to inspire others to write down their special family stories for future generations. The society meets monthly from September through May. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend. Admission is free to the public. For more information, call the society’s Research Center at (803) 7743901.

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Authorities clean up the scene of a hit and run at the intersection of Bee Street and Manning Avenue on Thursday. Derek Hastie was arrested after a chase during which he reportedly hit another vehicle and a utility pole, then fled and was later found.

Bond hearing set after chase Man arrested after hitting vehicle, pole, then fleeing BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com A bond hearing is scheduled today for a man involved in a hit and run that occurred about 4:45 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Bee Street and Manning Avenue. Derek Hastie was charged with a fifth offense of driving under suspen-

sion and failure to stop for blue lights after a chase that resulted in his hitting another vehicle and a utility pole. Sheriff’s office reports indicate Hastie was pulled over by a Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputy at Booker Street and Red Bay Road about 4:30 p.m. The suspect allegedly fled the scene and was pursued until he crashed into another vehicle and the utility pole at the intersection of Bee Street and Manning Avenue. Hastie was apprehended after a

brief foot chase, according to the sheriff’s office. Hastie had an outstanding warrant for malicious injury to personal property and driving under suspension, fourth offense. The passengers in the vehicle that was struck by the suspect were treated by EMS at the scene. When the vehicle hit the utility pole, it knocked out electrical service to 736 customers in Sumter, according to a spokeswoman from Duke Energy. Power was expected to be restored by 7 p.m. Thursday.

Sumter police need help identifying suspect FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man suspected in an early morning home invasion Thursday. The man is described as clean shaven, in his late 20s to early 30s and between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 9 inches. At the time of the incident, he was wearing blue

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Lions Club will give out white canes, collect money Sumter Lions Club will hold its annual White Cane Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Simpson Ace Hardware on Wesmark Boulevard. Lions Club members will pass out small white canes and collect donations to assist organizations for the blind, assist in leader dog training and

jeans, a tan shirt and a light-colored baseball cap. A composite sketch was created from the facial features described. Reports indicate about 1 a.m. a Carver Street couple heard a knock on the door and went to open it thinking

numerous help other blind assistance programs. White Cane Day makes the community aware of the meaning of a white cane and the need for motorists to exercise special care for the blind person who carries a white cane. The white cane now universally acknowledges that the bearer is blind.

Dogg Pound to host charity motorcycle and car ride Dogg Pound Bike and Car Club will host a charity ride Saturday starting

it was a family member. The man forced his way in and demanded money. After forcing the couple into a back bedroom and searching the room, the man fled with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured in the incident. Anyone with information regarding this inci-

in Sumter and ending in Florence to raise money for McLeod Children’s Hospital in Florence. Motorcycle and car riders will meet at Piggly Wiggly, 114 E. Calhoun St., at 9:30 a.m. to register. Registration is $10 for cars and motorcycles. Riders will leave Piggly Wiggly at 10 a.m. and head to McLeod Medical Plaza, 500 E. Cheves St., Florence. At 11 a.m., riders will travel from the plaza to Walmart, 2014 S. Irby St., Florence, where food and beverages will be sold during a fundraising event.

dent or who recognizes the suspect from the sketch is asked to call Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. Information can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (803) 4362718 or 1-888-CRIME-SC. A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest.

Donations will be taken at any of the locations. For more, call Patrick “Atomic Dogg” Hickmon at (803) 8561713.

CORRECTION In Thursday’s article about the removal of the bond bill from the state’s capital reserve fund, Glenn McConnell was incorrectly identified as the state lieutenant governor. The South Carolina lieutenant governor is Henry McMaster.

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Saluting their thanks The 3-year-old kindergarten classes of Vickie Underwood and Crystal Geddings at Westside Christian Academy salute law enforcement officers and thank them for their service to the community during National Police Week. PHOTO PROVIDED

Death toll in Amtrak wreck reaches 8; all accounted for BY GEOFF MULVIHILL The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Bostian was obsessed with trains while growing up, talked about them constantly and wanted to be an engineer or a conductor. “He would go on vacation and bring back subway maps,” Stefanie McGee, a friend from Tennessee, recalled Thursday. “He would go places with his family, and he would talk about the trains instead of the places.” Bostian’s teenage dreams would come true. But now, at 32, the Amtrak engineer finds himself at the very center of the investigation into the na-

tion’s deadliest train wreck in nearly six years. He was at the controls of a train that investigators said entered a sharp bend at 106 mph, or twice the speed limit. Eight people were killed and more than 200 injured in the derailment Tuesday night in an industrial section of Philadelphia. In yet another curious turn in the investigation, Robert Sumwalt of the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday the train sped up in the last minute or so before the wreck, going from 70 mph to more than 100 mph. He said it is not clear yet whether the speed was increased manually. So

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FBI hair analysis problems reveal limits of forensic science WASHINGTON (AP) — Kirk Odom was convicted of a 1981 rape and robbery after a woman identified him as her attacker, and an FBI specialist testified that hair on her nightgown was similar to hair on Odom’s head. But DNA testing some 30 years later affirmed what Odom long had maintained: The hair wasn’t his; neither was the semen left on a pillowcase and robe. A felony conviction that imprisoned him for decades was overturned in 2012 by a judge who declared it a “grave miscarriage of justice.” “I was hoping that I was going to go home that day,” said Odom, recalling his trial in Washington, D.C., in an interview. Instead, “they sentenced me to 20 to 66 years in prison.” Odom, now 52, said he was home asleep at the time the assault occurred. But the hair evidence and eyewitness identification proved persuasive, and he spent more than 20 years in prison before being released on parole in 2003. The big break came when the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, which has focused attention on the flawed science and ultimately established Odom’s innocence, reopened his case following the earlier exoneration of another local man because of faulty hair evidence. DNA testing on evidence pulled from storage showed that the hair on the woman’s garment could not have come from Odom. The conviction was thrown out — a relief for a man who had been a registered sex offender and whose travel had been hampered. When the call came that he’d been cleared, Odom was on a nighttime plumbing job, “and I just yelled out in happiness. It was a

Kirk Odom talks about his felony conviction being overturned in 2012 at his home in Washington on April 30. He was convicted of a 1981 rape and robbery after a woman identified him as her attacker, and an FBI specialist testified that hair on her nightgown was consistent with hair on Odom’s head. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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COMMON DENOMINATOR His experience is but one example of flawed forensic science from the preDNA era, a simmering problem that now appears far more widespread than initially thought. The Innocence Project, which works to exonerate the wrongly accused, has identified 74 overturned convictions in which faulty hair evidence was a factor. Now, a new disclosure by the FBI that experts gave erroneous testimony on hair analysis in more than 250 trials before 2000 suggests that number could rise dramatically. Defense lawyers say the latest revelations — on top of established concerns about bite mark identification and arson science — confirm fears about the shortcomings of old-fashioned forensic techniques and could affect thousands of cases. Advancing technologies have put such techniques under more scrutiny, including from judges, and

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Microscopic hair analysis, which involves comparing hair specimens through a microscope, has for decades been an established FBI practice and passed along at seminars to hundreds of state-level examiners. But critics say the technique lacks objective standards, with limitations that have led experts to overstate its evidentiary value too often. Though this kind of evidence may be used to include or exclude individuals who could be a potential source of hair, critics note that there’s no way to conclusively know how common or rare the specimen is because no national database of hair specimens exists. A 2009 report from the National Academy of Sciences described as “highly unreliable” testimony purporting to identify a particular defendant through hair analysis. The FBI still considers microscopic hair analysis valid but has also acknowledged its scientific limitations and uses it now in conjunction with more scientifically reliable DNA testing. The Justice Department in 2012 embarked on a review of criminal cases following high-profile exonerations in which microscopic hair analysis was used. The government has identified nearly 3,000 cases in which FBI examiners submitted reports or may have testified in trials involving hair analysis. The government provided an astonishing update last month when it revealed that of the 268 trials reviewed as of mid-March, investigators found erroneous statements from FBI experts in nearly all of the cases — including in death-penalty prosecutions.

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SHOOTING FROM PAGE A1 One of the victims reportedly told deputies that two black male suspects wearing T-shirts over their faces had broken in the front door. He stated that one of the sus-

pects was carrying a rifle and had threatened him. The victim then reached for the rifle and shots were fired, according to the report. The victim also told deputies that one of the suspects had removed his $2,000 bracelet off his wrist. Nothing else was reported stolen.

WATER FROM PAGE A1 have been taking place for more than a year. He said the water system has become contaminated with radium and it is too expensive to continue treating the water. John Loney, president at High Hills, said the radium contamination is something that happens naturally

An apparent bullet hole was discovered in the kitchen window, and another bullet hole was discovered to the left of the kitchen’s window frame, according to the incident report. Law enforcement found the living room furniture overturned from an apparent struggle that had

and is not unique to the Rembert Water System. He said once ownership of the system has been transferred, the water system’s existing wells will be abandoned, and the entire system will serve as an extension of the water company. Loney said water lines have already been constructed under the oversight of the city and High Hills and will be attached to the water system once the

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 taken place inside. Multiple shell casings had been discovered inside and outside of the residence, the report stated. Law enforcement was unable to determine the actual residents of the Brentwood Drive home at the time of the report. It is listed as being

ownership transfer process is complete. Harris said the transfer would be better for the people of Rembert because High Hills is much closer to the area. He said another positive of the transfer is that the city would not have to send an employee to the water system which is far from the city’s other water plants and is operated separately.

owned by Vestco Properties, and one of the victims stated that he and his brother were visiting there. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact either Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 4362000 or Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718.

Loney said Rembert is encompassed in High Hills’ coverage area so it would not be a stretch to serve the area. He said the people in Rembert will be notified of the service transfer once the transfer is completed. He said High Hills will continue to work directly with the city and county in the coming weeks and plans for the transfer to be completed by the end of June.

Bourbon boom drives demand for USA oak OAKVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Napa Valley vintner David Duncan has been known to stick his head in an American white oak barrel to get a full hit of the vanilla-laden, freshbaked cookie smell the emanates from the wood. In fact, his Silver Oak winery — which produces classic cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley and Alexander Valley — is so wedded to using only American oak (no French wood will suffice) to age its popular cabernet sauvignon, the family owned winery recently took on 100 percent ownership of its own cooperage, where wooden staves are bent into barrels according to an ancient trade. And Duncan isn’t the only producer stoked on oak. Figures for the mostly privately held industry are hard to come by, but demand is evident in the 40 to 50 percent price hikes seen in stave log prices since 2012, says Brad Boswell, president and fourthgeneration cooper at Independent Stave Co., which supplies customers and cooperages in more than 40 countries. Factors behind the price increases include the shutdown of about 40 percent of U.S. hardwood sawmills because of the recession, which in turn led to a drop in logging, says Boswell. Barrels make up just a fraction of the hardwood market, but cooperage demand due to the bourbon boom came back faster than other segments. An unusually wet season in 2013 didn’t help. Bourbon is the big driver in demand because by law it

A glass of Cabernet Sauvignon wine sits in front of American Oak barrels on display at Silver Oak Cellars in Oakville, California. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

must be aged in new, American oak barrels. And domestic whiskey sales continued an upward trend in 2014 with more than 19 million cases of bourbon and Tennessee whiskey sold — up 7.3 percent more than 2013 — for overall revenues of $2.7 billion, according to the U.S. Distilled Spirits Council. Before being used to age bourbon, the barrels must be charred, which is when a cooper catches the interior of a barrel on fire, allowing it to burn for times ranging from 20 seconds to nearly a minute and a half. This process produces a caramelizing effect considered desirable in the liquors that are aged in the barrels. Producers decide on all

capacity to make more than a half million barrels a year. Rising demand for American white oak is one of the reasons Silver Oak, which used to own 50 percent of its cooperage in Missouri, reached a deal to take on full ownership. “We would have done it anyway, but it’s made the impetus that much stronger,” says Duncan. Duncan sees American white oak as “like salt and pepper on a good steak.” The wine is the culmination of decisions made in the vineyard and winery. The barrel is the final touch of spices and seasonings. “Things in American oak,” says Duncan, “taste good.”

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Most of that increase can be attributed to the cover over Cell No. 1 at the site, Hagen said. Cell No. 1 is the oldest part of the site and was constructed before many of today’s more stringent regulations were put into effect, Hagood said in April. Among characteristics of Cell No. 1 that are of concern, he said, are the single-layer lining underneath the cell and the cover, which does not have enough slope for water to run off efficiently. “The single biggest issue,” Hagen said, “about half of the cost, is treating the leachate.” He said as the amount of

FROM PAGE A1 Before making some recommendations, Hagen praised the manner in which the site has been maintained. “It is one of the most wellmonitored sites I have ever studied,” he said. “The leachate collection and treatment is well-operated.” He also said that water flow velocities underneath the landfill are slow, and contamination of the water underneath the site would take a long time to reach the lake. “We do not find any current risks to human health or the environment,” he said. Ben Hagood, president of Pinewood Interim Administrators Inc., the current trustee of the site, said during a tour of the site in April a major concern is the amount of leachate, or contaminated water, that is pumped out of the site and treated as toxic waste. The amount of leachate has been increasing, he said.

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Senators initially rejected Hutto’s compromise, in the works for weeks. But when he renewed his opposition and pledged to tie up the rest of the session, many abortion foes — including Grooms — switched course and signed on to Hutto’s amendment. “I’m not comfortable with the exceptions, but if we can’t save them all, let’s save who we can,” Grooms told his colleagues. “If anyone filibusters this bill, it will be at the peril of about 20 children.” It seemed poised to pass. That’s when Bright took the podium, saying he won’t accept exceptions for victims of rape and incest, and he’s willing to spend the last three weeks of

leachate increased, the cost of maintaining the site would increase. “My recommendation is to start simple,” he said. “Start with the cap penetration on Cell No. 1.” He said his firm estimated the cost to reduce water penetration of the cap on Cell No. 1 would be about $100,000. “You may get significant cost savings from that,” Hagen said. “Whatever you can do to increase efficiency, I say ‘do it.’” Hagen said any more significant fixes to the site would depend on how much risk the people of South Carolina are

the session blocking the bill. He compared abortion to slavery as the “horror of our time” and called his filibuster a trial for “Baby Doe.” “That unborn child has done nothing wrong other than have a father who’s a criminal,” he said, insisting that the amended bill “will get us a postcard from Citizens for Life; it will get us a friendly email,” but it won’t save lives. Holly Gatling, director of South Carolina Citizens for Life, said Bright is wrong and acting against what he preaches. “If you don’t have the facts, you pound the table,” she said. “He seems to be more interested in winning the battle and losing the war.”

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Norman, a French sheepdog, practices riding his bike. He holds the World Record for fastest scooter riding dog and will be trying for the record for fastest dog on a bicycle. Norman is one of the dogs featured on “World’s Greatest Dogs” airing at 8 p.m. today on Nat Geo Wild. British Army paratrooper Karl Bushby attempts a 3,000-mile walk from Los Angeles to the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C. There, he wants to petition authorities for permission to return to Russia to complete a 36,000-mile, globe-spanning hike. • The third season of “Granite Flats,” the family-friendly mystery and Cold War period piece, begins streaming exclusively today on Netflix, along with the first two seasons that were previously seen on BYUtv. Look for Parker Posey and George Newbern to join cast regulars Christopher Lloyd and Cary

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‘Waiting at the dock’ needs to cut the line DEAR ABBY — My boyfriend booked a cruise with his ex-wife to celebrate their son’s eighth birthday. They Dear Abby plan to share the same ABIGAIL cabin. He has VAN BUREN mentioned at least twice in the past that she wants him back, but now he denies having said it. I didn’t expect him to pay for my ticket (I can afford it), but an invite would have been nice. I have included him in my children’s celebrations and have stood by him through difficult times. I have yet to meet the ex, so there’s no animosity

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between us. When I suggested separate cabins would be appropriate and affordable considering they had booked a suite, and two regular cabins are about half the price, he flat-out told me I’m not invited. He says this isn’t about “us” but about his son, whom I get along with. I love this man and feel this isn’t just about trust, although he has been less than truthful lately. I don’t want to have to wonder what happened in that cabin when their son was asleep or at the kids’ club or when they had a bit too much to drink. Am I unreasonable in thinking sharing such close quarters with an ex is inappropriate? Should I jump ship from this relationship? He clearly

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could care less about my feelings. Waiting at the dock DEAR WAITING — When parents separate, most children hope and pray they will find a way to get back together. If your boyfriend and his ex are sure that isn’t going to happen, then it really isn’t right to bunk together and get their son’s hopes up only to be disappointed when the ship returns to shore. That this man acts like your feelings are irrelevant and isn’t always truthful are huge red flags and do not bode well for your future if you continue with him. I don’t know how much time you have invested, but if more of the same is what’s in store, you’d be better off to cut your losses and bail.

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46 Deuce follower 48 Unequivocal statement 50 Dark-haired brigade? 54 Thigh-toning exercise 55 Stick 56 Decoy 59 Pot enhancer 60 Blaze at a hat factory? 63 Furor 64 Labor long hours 65 Turns red, maybe 66 Frostbite victim 67 Cheese manufacturing byproduct 68 Wes Craven film locale: Abbr. DOWN 1 Allow to use 2 Arctic Blast maker 3 Tlingit feature of Seattle’s Pioneer Square 4 Completely surrounds 5 Joey of fiction 6 Places for electronic monitors 7 Chick bar? 8 Grounded Aussie 9 Unbendable 10 Bloody Mary ingredient 11 “The War of the Worlds” character 12 Minds 15 To a larger

extent 17 Russo who plays Frigga in “Thor” 21 Lenovo acquired its PC business in 2005 23 Rural valley 24 Smidgen 25 Beverage flavored with cinnamon and cardamom 26 Bugs 27 Like film narration 30 Person, slangily 32 Individual way 33 Popular palm fruit 34 Hornet hangout 37 Doctor, perhaps 38 Color variant 39 “What, will these hands __ be

clean?”: Lady Macbeth 42 Jeopardy 45 Aptly sensitive 47 Welsh/English border river 48 Wishful words 49 Manner 50 Verbally assault 51 Eagerly head for 52 Remove, as a cravat 53 Bath-loving Muppet 57 Culinary pursuits 58 Unwelcome garden visitor 60 Texter’s “I almost forgot” 61 Wowed one’s word 62 “I __ Piccoli Porcellini”

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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 Founder, The Item

H.D. Osteen 1904-1987 The Item

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COMMENTARY

Is the end near for free-trade regime?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WILSON HALL BASEBALL TEAM’S WIN IS ONE FOR THE BOOKS Words of commendation are due the coaches and players at Sumter High and Wilson Hall schools. Wilson Hall won the SCISA 3A state championship, and Sumter High gave the playoffs a great effort. The fans who made the trip to Northwoods Academy on Wednesday night will never forget the scene. Nearby there were trains rolling by. The field was a bit swampy and mosquitoes were friendly. Baseball is always a team game. No one questions otherwise. But on Wednesday night there were two plays I will never forget. In the fourth inning there was a ground ball in the hole at short. This is a sure hit. McClendon Sears goes far to his right and fields the grounder and throws out the runner at first. Ozzie Smith is reborn. Then in the bottom of the seventh, tying run on second, John Ballard made a diving catch that brought back memories of Willie Mays in the 1954 world series. Game is over on a catch for the ages. And best of all we will be able to see many of these players on legion teams. PHIL BRANDT, M.D Sumter

UNITED MINISTRIES STORY PROMPTS RESPONSE FROM COMMUNITY The board of directors and volunteers of the United Ministries of Clarendon County wish to thank The Sumter Item and its reporter, Konstantin Vengerowsky, on the positive article on our crisis center and food bank. It was posted in

The Clarendon Sun on Feb. 12, 2015. We received a large response from our churches and community because of this article. DESMOND P. DeSILVA Board president and volunteer Manning

FOOD DRIVE DONATIONS WILL HELP OUR NEEDY NEIGHBORS On behalf of the employees of the Sumter Post Office, please allow me to express my appreciation to our customers for their participation in last Saturday’s 23rd annual “Stamp Out Hunger” letter carriers food drive. This event is the world’s largest one-day food drive. It allows every resident in Sumter County and across the nation to donate food that ultimately stays within the community to help our needy neighbors. In South Carolina, where many struggle with poverty, 23 percent of our children live below the poverty line. During this time of year, when donations made during the holidays are running low and children who were fed in school lunch programs will soon be out of school, your donations will be quickly put to good use. We collected 21,600 pounds of food this year, which was 7,600 pounds more than last year. United Ministries in Sumter received all donations. We are very proud to serve a community that takes care of its own. VENUSA GANTT Postmaster Sumter

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg May 13

VOLVO HOLDS BIG POTENTIAL FOR TIMES AND DEMOCRAT REGION The Times and Democrat region may not be home to Volvo Car Corp.’s new manufacturing plant in South Carolina, but the news is just about as good as it can get otherwise. As Orangeburg County Development Commission Executive Director Gregg Robinson pointed out after Monday’s announcement of the $500 million plant and 4,000 jobs by 2030 in Berkeley County, Holly Hill is only about a 10-mile drive from the location at Exit 177 off Interstate 26. The site is also about 20 miles from Interstate 95 and the Orangeburg County line, and 35 miles from Santee’s 1,322acre Jafza Magna Park, putting the new plant adjacent to Orangeburg County’s Global Logistics Triangle, the county’s trademarked designation consisting of the area near Interstate 95/I-26 and U.S. 301 near Santee that has industrial parks ready and waiting for what inevitably will be a host of supplier industries for Volvo. “This puts the Global Logistics Triangle in a ‘honey hole’ of suppliers,” Robinson told The Times and Democrat. “This elevates every aspect of economic development, the attention to workforce and what we have to do to be ready to take training to the next level of generations of workers for Volvo.” Orangeburg County Development Commission Chairman Kenneth Middleton was equally optimistic, saying, “Unquestionably,

this raises the probability of new plant placement in the Orangeburg County market.” Not to be forgotten is the recent announcement by Daimler AG that will create about 1,300 jobs with a new van-building plant about 30 miles from Charleston in Ladson. Couple the two with prospects that still other automakers could look at the new “cluster” and prospects of development that Orangeburg County has been seeking for some years along its interstate corridor could be forthcoming. And with development now giving Charleston stature as a cluster for both the automotive and aerospace industries (Boeing), there is even reason to resurrect the long-held Orangeburg County objective of becoming a major logistics center. In 2012, the county saw aspirations of being the site for the state’s first inland port pass it by when the decision was made to develop the distribution facility in Greer, near the BMW facility and along Interstate 85 with its auto industry base. The new facility was developed with Norfolk Southern and is operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority. It provides a place for transferring shipping containers between trains and trucks for shipment to or from the coast. Add Boeing, Volvo and Daimler to the S.C. ports’ equation and volume grows all the more, as do the number of trucks in and around a Charleston highway system that is overloaded already. There is no better place for a secondary inland port location than Orangeburg County, the north-south Interstate 95 route that intersects with the east-west I-26. An inland port here could service the developing industries directly and serve as the key point for distribution to and from places not easily or presently served by the Upstate inland facility.

ASHINGTON — That free trade is advantageous to both sides is the rarest of political propositions — provable, indeed mathematically. David Ricardo did so in 1817. The Law of Comparative Advantage has held up nicely for 198 years. Nor is this abstract theory. We’ve lived it. The free-trade regime created after World War II precipitated the most astonishing advance of global welfare and prosperity the world has ever seen. And that regime was created, overseen, guaranteed and presided over by the United States. Charles That era Krauthammer might be coming to a close, however, as Democratic congressional opposition to free trade continues to grow. On Tuesday, every Democrat in the Senate (but one) voted to block trade promotion — aka fast-track — authority for President Obama, which would have given him the power to conclude the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade deal being hammered out with 11 other countries, including such key allies as Japan, Australia and Singapore. Fast-track authority allows an administration to negotiate the details of a trade agreement and then come to Congress for a non-amendable upor-down vote. In various forms, that has been granted to every president since Franklin Roosevelt. For good reason. If the complex, detailed horse trading that is required to nail down an agreement is carried out in the open — especially with multiple parties — the deal never gets done. Like all modern presidents, Obama wants a deal. But he has utterly failed to bring his party along. It’s not just because for six years he’s treated all of Congress with disdain and prefers insult to argument when confronted with opposition, this time from Democrats such as Elizabeth Warren. It’s also because he’s expended practically no political capital on the issue. He says it’s a top priority. Has he given even a single televised address? The trade deal itself will likely pass the Senate eventually, there being eight or so Democrats (out of 46) who support the deal but wanted to extract certain guarantees before fasttracking it. (They got the guarantees and on Thursday broke the filibuster on fast track.) The problem is the House. Very few House Democrats will vote yes. House passage will require Republican near-unanimity. And it’s not there. One group of GOP opponents are traditional protectionists of the Pat Buchanan paleoconservative school of autarky. The others are conservatives so reflexively antiObama that they oppose anything he proposes, especially anything that appears to give him more authority. Having strongly opposed Obama’s constitutional usurpations on immigration, health care, criminal justice and environmental regulation, I’m deeply sympathetic to that concern. But in this case, there is no usurpation. There is no congressional forfeiture of power. Fast track has been the norm for 81 years. And the

“The Democrats, inventors of the postwar free-trade regime, have now turned against it (and their own president). This is the Republicans’ chance to demonstrate that they can think large by advancing an important strategic objective — giving substance to Obama’s as yet stillborn ‘pivot to Asia.’” final say on any trade agreement rests entirely with Congress. As for the merits, the TPP is a boon for America. It reduces tariff barriers to vast Asian markets and strengthens protection for intellectual property, America’s forte. To be sure, any trade deal, while a net plus overall, produces winners and losers. But the TPP will be accompanied by socalled Trade Adjustment Assistance, training and subsidies to help those negatively affected. Moreover, the overall gain is more than just economic. In our deadly serious competition with China for influence in the region, the TPP would anchor our relations with Pacific Rim nations. If we walk away, they will inevitably gravitate to China’s orbit. The question is (as Paul Ryan and Ted Cruz succinctly put it in The Wall Street Journal): Who is going to write the rules for the global economy — America or China? And one final consideration. Watching America’s six-year retreat under Obama, the world wonders whether this is the product of one idiosyncratic presidency or of an inexorably declining America. Republicans have been telling the world that decline is not a condition but a choice and that America’s standing will be restored when U.S. policy is entrusted to geopolitically serious people. Here is the GOP’s chance to show seriousness. The Democrats, inventors of the postwar free-trade regime, have now turned against it (and their own president). This is the Republicans’ chance to demonstrate that they can think large by advancing an important strategic objective — giving substance to Obama’s as yet stillborn “pivot to Asia.” I wouldn’t mind seeing Obama sunk by his own arrogance in intraparty fratricide over trade. But the issue is bigger than Obama. In 20 months, he will be gone. Asia will not. And it will get away from us if Republicans don’t step up and step in where Obama and the Democrats have failed. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2015, The Washington Post Writers Group

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FYI Camp Happy Days is in need of are $5 each and no registration is required. Contact donations of caps, T-shirts, Deanne Lewis at zumsunscreen and funds. Camp needed, volunteer opportunities, badeanne@gmail.com. HappyDonations Days is held annually reunions more the first week and in July, and The Palmetto Singles Club preparation is underway. A holds a dance from 7 to 10 weeklong event, Camp p.m. on the first and third Happy Days helps hundreds Fridays of each month at of young cancer patients the VFW on Gion Street. Call and their siblings spend Sarah Shorter at (803) 847time in an atmosphere of 3288. fun, laughter and fellowship. If you or your business Sumter Area Toastmasters meets at 7 p.m. each Tuescan help in any way, conday at the Sumter Mall tact Bill Ellis at (803) 460community room, 1057 7666. Broad St. The group helps in Eastern High School Class of developing speaking and 1965 will hold a reunion May leadership skills. Call Doug22-24 at R.E. Davis Elemenlas Wilson at (803) 778-0197 tary School, Eastern Comor Rebecca Gonzalez at munity Center, and culmi(803) 565-9271. nating with worship service Navy and Marine Corps shipon Sunday at St. Paul AME mates who served on the Church, 835 Plowden Mill USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 Road. For details, call (803) from 1944 through 1976 and 773-8836. the USS Columbus (SSN-762) The Sumter Combat Veterans past and present, to share Group holds weekly peer to memories and camaraderie peer meetings at 11 a.m. with old friends and make every Tuesday at the South new ones, contact Allen R. HOPE Center, 1125 S. LafayHope, president, 3828 Hobette Drive. These meetings son Road, Fort Wayne, IN are designed for veterans to 46815-4505; (260) 486-2221 8 help other veterans with a.m.-5 p.m.; fax (260) 492PTSD, coping skills, claims 9771; or email at hope4391@ and benefits. Open to all verizon.net. area veterans. Hospice Care of Sumter LLC is Having cancer is hard. Finding in need of volunteers in Sumhelp shouldn’t be. Free help ter and surrounding counfor cancer patients from the ties. Opportunities available American Cancer Society. for you to use your time and Transportation to treattalents to be of assistance ment, help for appearance include reading, musical related side effects of treattalents, companionship, ment, nutrition help, onelight housekeeping, etc. on-one breast cancer supContact Joyce Blanding at port, free housing away (803) 883-5606 or hospicecfrom home during treatareofsumter@yahoo.com. ment, help finding clinical Agape Hospice is in need of trials, someone to talk to — volunteers. Whether your all free from your American passion is baking, knitting, Cancer Society. Call (800) reading, singing, etc., Agape 227-2345. Hospice can find a place for The Rembert Area Community you. Contact Thandi BlandCoalition (RACC) offers a seing at (803) 774-1075, (803) nior citizens program 10 a.m.- 260-3876 or tblanding@ noon each Monday and agapsenior.com. Wednesday at 6785 Bradley Hospice Care of South Carolina St. (behind community car is in need of volunteers in wash), Rembert, SC 29128. Sumter County. Do you have Transportation is available. one extra hour a week? OpFor details, call (803) 432portunities are available for 2001. patient/family companionSumter High School Class of ship, administrative sup1975 will hold a 40-year port, meal preparation, light class reunion celebration household projects, student May 29-31. Send all address- education and various other es to cindyd27@juno.com. tasks. Contact Whitney Rogers, regional volunteer coorAre you a breast cancer survivor? Maggie L. Richardson is dinator, at (843) 409-7991 or whitney.rogers@hospicecseeking other survivors to are.net. form a music group and give back to the community. Amedisys Hospice is in need of If you are interested in join- volunteers. Volunteer opporing, contact her at mlrmintunities include 1) special stry2012@gmail.com or projects of baking, sewing, (803) 236-9086. knitting, crafts, carpentry and yard work; 2) adminisThe Second (Indianhead) Divitrative/office duties of sion Association is searching copying, light filing and anfor anyone/everyone who swering phones; and 3) paserved in the 2nd Infantry Division. Visit www.2ida.org tient companionship — develop one-on-one relationor contact Mike Davino at ships with hospice patients MDavino@yahoo.com or (training provided free of (919) 498-1910. Zumba classes will be held at charge). Contact Rhoda Keefe, volunteer coordina6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and tor, at (803) 469-3047 or Wednesdays at the Parks rhonda.keefe@amedisys. and Recreation building on com. Haynsworth Street. Classes

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WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

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SUNDAY

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TUESDAY

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83°

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86° / 62°

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93° / 70°

90° / 66°

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 60%

SSE 6-12 mph

S 4-8 mph

SSE 4-8 mph

S 4-8 mph

W 6-12 mph

NW 6-12 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 82/60 Spartanburg 81/61

Greenville 79/62

Columbia 84/61

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 83/60

Aiken 82/61

ON THE COAST

Charleston 80/63

Today: Variable cloudiness; humid in southern parts. High 76 to 81. Saturday: Partly sunny; humid. High 79 to 83.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 78/67/c 76/60/pc 79/66/t 75/62/r 85/72/t 69/56/r 82/74/t 74/60/pc 87/71/t 75/61/pc 74/59/t 63/52/pc 80/66/s

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.93 75.39 75.23 96.95

24-hr chg none -0.10 none +0.20

Sunrise 6:21 a.m. Moonrise 4:37 a.m.

RIVER STAGES

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 83/68/t 78/63/t 81/68/t 81/65/c 87/74/t 70/59/pc 83/76/t 82/68/pc 87/71/t 86/69/pc 75/61/c 64/52/pc 88/71/t

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 6.01 -0.32 19 3.75 +0.70 14 3.91 -0.17 14 3.02 +0.06 80 76.54 -0.31 24 6.45 -0.01

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

0.00" 0.28" 1.36" 17.85" 12.62" 15.71"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

76° 56° 81° 57° 97° in 1956 44° in 1960

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

Myrtle Beach 76/64

Manning 82/56

Today: Variable clouds. Winds south 4-8 mph. Mainly cloudy. Saturday: A blend of sun and clouds. Winds south 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 83/60

Bishopville 82/56

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sat.

High 7:16 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:13 a.m. 8:39 p.m.

Ht. 3.2 3.6 3.2 3.7

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Ht. -0.2 -0.7 -0.4 -0.8

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Today Hi/Lo/W 76/58/t 81/63/c 84/59/c 81/65/c 72/60/s 80/63/c 82/61/c 82/64/c 84/61/c 84/59/c 74/59/s 81/59/pc 82/59/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 78/59/pc 84/65/pc 87/61/pc 83/67/pc 76/63/pc 83/66/pc 86/62/pc 84/66/pc 88/63/pc 87/61/pc 82/65/pc 84/62/pc 87/62/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 83/60/c Gainesville 83/66/t Gastonia 81/61/c Goldsboro 79/59/pc Goose Creek 80/62/c Greensboro 80/61/pc Greenville 79/62/c Hickory 80/60/c Hilton Head 79/67/c Jacksonville, FL 81/67/t La Grange 79/66/c Macon 81/63/t Marietta 78/65/c

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 86/61/pc 84/65/t 86/62/pc 85/63/pc 83/65/pc 85/63/pc 84/64/pc 85/61/pc 80/68/pc 83/66/pc 84/68/t 86/66/t 82/66/t

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 79/57/c Mt. Pleasant 80/63/c Myrtle Beach 76/64/c Orangeburg 82/60/c Port Royal 80/67/c Raleigh 81/61/pc Rock Hill 82/58/c Rockingham 81/55/c Savannah 81/65/c Spartanburg 81/61/c Summerville 80/62/c Wilmington 77/60/pc Winston-Salem 81/61/c

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 81/60/pc 81/66/pc 79/67/pc 86/62/pc 81/68/pc 87/63/pc 85/60/pc 85/58/pc 83/65/pc 84/63/pc 83/65/pc 81/63/pc 85/63/pc

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The last word ARIES (March 21-April 19): in astrology Travel, EUGENIA LAST physical activities and taking part in a learning process will help ease anxiety and get you on track. Negotiate contracts and set up interviews and you will bring about positive change. Networking will lead to an interesting opportunity. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Follow through with what you say you will do. You can’t reach your goals if you don’t participate in your own projects. Focus on what you are good at and use your skills to improve your position, security and future prospects. Love is in the stars. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can make headway if you pick and choose your projects carefully. Working from home will help you avoid interference. Your personal life will take a positive turn if you discuss your thoughts and plans with someone you love. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let your emotions take over. Try not to share your intentions until you are sure you are doing the right thing and have some proof that what you are doing can be successful. Update your appearance.

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and personal life. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t think about change; make it happen. Take charge by making the first move. Your ideas are good, but don’t forget the importance of following through. Actions speak louder than words. Bring about positive change and keep moving. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make creative changes at home based on information or philosophies that have recently intrigued you. Love and romance are on the rise, and spending time with someone special will spark your imagination. Realism and honesty will help you prevent overspending. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Travel, excitement and adventure will entice you. Making changes to the way you do things, where you live or the people you interact with will give you a whole new perspective regarding your life and where you see yourself heading. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a back seat and be observant. Watching how others react to situations as they unfold instead of being the instigator will help you decipher the best move. Don’t let emotions cloud your vision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Set your sights high and don’t back down. Develop your ideas and LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take control organize a space at home that is at any function or event you attend conducive to achieving your goals. Discuss your plans with the people and you will gain popularity. Your who will be affected by the choices ability to initiate new projects and set an example for others will be an you make. asset and attract positive interest in PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t what you are trying to accomplish. let other people’s demands stand between you and your VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make achievements. Concentrate on changes that will affect your making personal changes that will financial situation. A residential move or an investment will pay off. alter your surroundings or the way you present who you are and what Consider ways to cut your you have to offer. Romance will overhead and bring in more cash. Romance will enhance your home enhance your life.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

1-17-20-24-27 PowerUp: 3

1-25-29-31-47 Powerball: 7; Powerplay: 3

14-30-33-36-44 Megaball: 2; Megaplier: 5

PICK 3 THURSDAY

6-1-1-4 and 6-3-5-9

PICK 4 THURSDAY 2-1-4 and 8-7-6

LUCKY FOR LIFE MONDAY 12-29-38-39-42; Lucky Ball 17

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Teddy, a 1-year-old neutered blond male Chihuahua mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is very sweet, gentle, affectionate and playful. He is great with other dogs. Teddy would make an excellent lap dog. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

SECTION

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PREP BASEBALL

KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Calhoun routs REL to claim 2A state title

Robert E. Lee Academy catcher Harry Cook prepares to apply a tag to Calhoun Academy’s Will Spiers during Calhoun’s 12-2 victory in five innings on Thursday at Wilson Hall’s Baron Field in the decisive game of the SCISA 2A state championship series.

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com It appeared momentum from Wednesday’s 6-5 victory that forced Thursday’s Game 3 in the SCISA 2A baseball state championship series had remained with Robert E. Lee Academy as it took a 2-0 lead in the first inning against Calhoun Academy.

Momentum shifted quickly from one team of Cavaliers to another though. After spotting REL with a 2-run lead he helped cause with a 2-base throwing error, Calhoun starting pitcher Kyle Gray responded in a big way, taking over the game. The CA sophomore hit a key 2-out, 2-run single in a 7-run third inning, then he blasted a 2-run home run in

the fourth to key a 12-2 victory in five innings at Wilson Hall’s Baron Field to give Calhoun the state title. Gray was one of four CA players to collect two hits, but he led the team with four runs batted in. “It’s a pretty big game coming out here and winning state after losing last

SEE REL, PAGE B3

USC SUMTER BASEBALL

Long road to Long Island Fire Ants make climb back to Eastern District tournament, now look to punch ticket to WS BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com The journey to the NJCAA World Series is a long and grueling one for any baseball team. For the University of South Carolina Sumter, the journey has likely seemed even longer given what transpired last year. Playing on their home field, the Fire Ants were seven outs away from their first Eastern District tournament title before Spartanburg Methodist College rallied back to sweep both championship games — sending the Pioneers out west instead of USCS. “We obviously knew coming off of that season that there were high expectations for this year,” freshman outfielder Will Thomas said. “But we came into the season with four freshmen infielders and two freshmen outfielders. It was the first time most of us had played college ball. “But (head) Coach (Tim) Medlin never let off the gas. Even though it was hard at times and we struggled, we started to realize what we could do. Now we’re at the point where we really know what we can do.” Despite a young corps of everyday players and starting pitchers, USCS endured the gauntlet that is Region X and claimed the program’s third

SEE LONG ROAD, PAGE B4

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

USC Sumter starting pitcher Colie Bowers will take the mound for Game 1 of the Eastern District tournament against Monroe College today at Mitchell Athletic Complex in Uniondale, N.Y. The Fire Ants look to earn their first trip to the NJCAA World Series after falling seven outs short last year.

PREP TRACK & FIELD STATE MEET

PREP SOFTBALL

Sumter’s Stephens, Tyler top list EC, Latta meet for of local championship contenders lower state crown BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Sumter High School’s Dae’Shondra Stephens won the discus event in last year’s 4A state qualifier for the track and field state meet the following week. She didn’t win at the state meet though, finishing fourth while her teammate, Sherah Pair, took the discus title. Stephens hopes to win the gold this time around when the state meet begins today at Spring Valley High’s Harry Parone Stadium in Columbia. “I have a little more confidence in myself this year than I did last year,” said Stephens, who finished second to Hilary Harris of J.L. Mann in the state qualifier. “I’m going into it this year thinking I can win it.” Harris won the event in the

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

Sumter High’s Dae’Shondra Stephens is one of several area athletes looking to bring home state track and field titles this weekend at the state meet in Columbia which begins today.

qualifier with a toss of 120 feet, 6 inches. Stephens was next with a toss of 117-04. Stephens will also be competing

in the discus this year. She finished fourth in the qualifier.

SEE CONTENDERS, PAGE B4

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com It hasn’t been an easy row to hoe, but the East Clarendon High School softball team is one victory away from playing for the 1A state championship for a third consecutive season. The Lady Wolverines are undefeated in the 1A lower state tournament and will play host to Latta today at 6 p.m. in Turbeville. If the Lady Vikings are to end EC’s lower state dominance, they will have to come up with two victories today. The teams faced off against each other in

the opening game of the tournament last Friday in Latta. East Clarendon won 7-3, but it took eight innings to do so. The Lady Wolverines, who are 19-1 on the season, followed that up with a 2-1 victory over HannahPamplico on Monday that put them in the championship round. H-P took a 1-0 lead, but EC responded with single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to come away with the

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Wisler among prospects that could help Atlanta BY CHARLES ODUM The Associated Press LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — The closer the Braves fall to the bottom of the NL East, the more their focus will shift to prospects acquired in a barrage of offseason trades. One of the top prospects is right-hander Matt Wisler, who came to Atlanta in the trade that sent closer Craig Kimbrel to San Diego on April 5. Wisler, 22, is gaining momentum at Triple-A Gwinnett, where he was just named the International League’s pitcher of the week. He was 2-0 while allowing a combined two runs in two starts last week. Wisler is young, but president of baseball operations John Hart won’t rule out a promotion to the majors this season. The Braves already have called up Mike Foltynewicz, obtained from Houston in the Evan Gattis trade. “I think if they show signs they’re ready, it never hurts to get them up and get some experience that first year,’’ Hart said Wednesday. “I think kids are impressionable, especially a guy like (Wisler). If the time is right and we think it’s in his best interest as well as ours, we’ll take a look at him.’’ Foltynewicz replaced Trevor Cahill in the rotation. Wisler and Manny Ban-

uelos, acquired in the offseason from the Yankees, may join Foltynewicz this year. Banuelos, a left-hander, has a 2.89 ERA in seven starts at Gwinnett. The team’s need for help in the rotation became more obvious with Thursday’s news that Mike Minor is out for the season following shoulder surgery. Eric Stults is 1-4 with a 5.36 ERA and three straight losses and could be the next starter to be replaced. The offseason exodus of established players was dramatic. Kimbrel, Gattis and outfielders Justin Upton, Jason Heyward, and Melvin Upton, among others, were traded. Most of the players obtained by Atlanta were prospects. One exception was right-hander Shelby Miller, who was acquired from St. Louis for Heyward and has been Atlanta’s top starter. The Braves are building toward their 2017 move to their new suburban stadium, but Wisler doesn’t plan to wait two more years to make his mark in the majors. “I know I was brought over to help this team win, so sometime this season that will be the goal, to get up and help the Braves turn it around and get some winning seasons going,’’ Wisler said Wednesday.

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5:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: Open de Espana Second Round from Barcelona, Spain (GOLF). 9:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: Open de Espana Second Round from Barcelona, Spain (GOLF). Noon – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Sprint Showdown Practice from Concord, N.C. (FOX SPORTS 1). 12:30 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour The Tradition Second Round from Birmingham, Ala. (GOLF). 1:30 p.m. – College Softball: NCAA Tournament Tuscaloosa Regional Game One from Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Washington vs. USC Upstate (ESPNU). 1:30 p.m. – College Softball: NCAA Tournament Norman Regional Game One from Norman, Okla. – Lehigh vs. Texas A&M (SEC NETWORK). 1:45 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Sprint All-Star Race Practice from Concord, N.C. (FOX SPORTS 1). 2 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs (MLB NETWORK). 3 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Draft Combine from Chicago (ESPN2). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Wells Fargo Championship Second Round from Charlotte (GOLF). 3 p.m. – Horse Racing: Black-Eyed Susan Stakes from Baltimore (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. – College Softball: NCAA Tournament Ann Arbor Regional Game One from Ann Arbor, Mich. – Pittsburgh vs. California (ESPNU). 4 p.m. – College Softball: NCAA Tournament Tuscaloosa Regional Game Two from Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Fairfield vs. Alabama (SEC NETWORK). 4:15 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Sprint Showdown Pole Qualifying from Concord, N.C. (FOX SPORTS 1). 5:45 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 Pole Qualifying from Concord, N.C. (FOX SPORTS 1). 6 p.m. – College Softball: NCAA Tournament Ann Arbor Regional Game Two from Ann Arbor, Mich. – Oakland at Michigan (ESPNU). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXYFM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Central Florida at South Florida (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Six – Atlanta at Washington (ESPN). 7 p.m. – College Softball: NCAA Tournament Baton Rouge Regional Game Two from Baton Rouge, La. – Texas Southern at Louisiana State (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Miami (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 7 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour BMW Charity Pro-Am Second Round from Greer (GOLF). 7 p.m. – Professional Basketball: Euroleague Game – Fenerbache vs. Real Madrid (NBA TV). 7 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Chicago at New York City (UNIVISION). 7:15 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Sprint Showdown from Concord, N.C. (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. – College Baseball: Louisiana State at South Carolina (ESPNU, WNKT-FM 107.5). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Detroit at St. Louis or Cleveland at Texas (MLB NETWORK). 8:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series NC Education Lottery 200 from Concord, N.C. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 9 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Reynaldo Ojeda vs. Monty Meza-Clay in a Lightweight Bout from Hartford, Conn. (ESPN2). 9 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Kingsmill Championship Second Round from Williamsburg, Va. (GOLF). 9 p.m. – Major League Soccer: New York at Dallas (UNIVISION). 9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Six – Golden State at Memphis (ESPN). 10 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Jose Benavidez Jr. vs. Jorge Paez Jr. for the WBA Interim Junior Welterweight Bout and Antonio Orozco vs. Emmanuel Taylor in a Junior Welterweight Bout from Phoenix (TRUTV).

GOLF The Associated Press WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

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A As the Atlanta Braves tumble toward the bottom of the NL East, hope raised by a 5-0 start has been replaced by the growing reality of a long season. Increasingly, the focus will shift to some of the prospects, including Triple-A Gwinnett pitcher Matt Wisler, above, who were acquired in a staggering barrage of offseason trades.

MLB ROUNDUP

TIGERS 13 TWINS 1

DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera homered twice

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Surgery sidelines Braves P Minor for season ATLANTA — Braves left-hander Mike Minor will miss the rest of the season after shoulder surgery. The team announced Thursday that Minor underwent surgery the previous day in Los Angeles to repair the labrum in his left shoulder. He is expected to return for spring training next year. A 13-game winner for the Braves in 2013, Minor was bothered by shoulder problems several times last season. He slumped to 6-12 with a 4.77 ERA in 25 starts.

Thursday At Quail Hollow Club Charlotte, N.C. Purse: $7.1 million Yardage: 7,562; Par 72 (36-36) First Round Robert Streb 33-32—65 Patrick Reed 32-34—66 Kevin Chappell 33-33—66 Webb Simpson 34-33—67 Ricky Barnes 32-35—67 Michael Thompson 34-33—67 Stewart Cink 32-35—67 Chesson Hadley 34-33—67 Billy Hurley III 34-33—67 K.J. Choi 34-34—68 Carl Pettersson 33-35—68 Patrick Rodgers 34-34—68 Matt Jones 32-37—69 Kevin Streelman 35-34—69 J.B. Holmes 35-34—69 Hideki Matsuyama 34-35—69 Bill Lunde 35-34—69 Shawn Stefani 34-35—69 Brendan Steele 36-33—69 Steven Alker 34-35—69 Justin Thomas 35-34—69 Martin Flores 35-34—69 Russell Knox 35-34—69 Geoff Ogilvy 34-35—69 Angel Cabrera 34-35—69 Kevin Kisner 36-33—69 Will MacKenzie 35-34—69 George McNeill 36-33—69 Scott Gutschewski 35-34—69 John Huh 35-35—70 Bo Van Pelt 36-34—70 Gary Woodland 36-34—70 Padraig Harrington 35-35—70 Hunter Mahan 35-35—70 Andres Romero 35-35—70 Brian Stuard 34-36—70 Cameron Percy 38-32—70 Freddie Jacobson 34-36—70 Michael Putnam 37-33—70 Sangmoon Bae 34-36—70 Rory McIlroy 34-36—70 Jason Gore 33-37—70 Carlos Ortiz 35-35—70 Jonathan Randolph 32-38—70

and drove in five, and Anibal Sanchez pitched eight sharp innings to lift Detroit to a 13-1 victory over Minnesota. ROYALS 6 RANGERS 3

ARLINGTON, Texas — Alcides Escobar had three hits and accounted for five runs, Eric Hosmer homered and Kansas City beat Texas 6-3. PHILLIES 4 PIRATES 2

PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Harang scattered five hits over eight innings and Ryan Howard hit his team-leading seventh home run, leading Philadelphia to a 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh.

CARDINALS 2 INDIANS 1

CLEVELAND — Matt Carpenter hit a 2-run homer off Marc Rzepczynski in the eighth inning after Cleveland replaced starter Trevor Bauer, rallying St. Louis to a 2-1 win over the Indians. LATE WEDNESDAY REDS 5 BRAVES 1 CINCINNATI — Reds rookie Raisel Iglesias pitched eight innings of 2-hit baseball and Todd Frazier hit his 12th home run, leading Cincinnati to a 5-1 win over Atlanta.

From wire reports

Thursday At Shoal Creek Shoal Creek, Ala. Purse: $2.3 million Yardage: 7,231; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round Jeff Maggert 31-36—67 Kevin Sutherland 33-35—68 Tom Watson 34-35—69 Colin Montgomerie 35-34—69 Wes Short, Jr. 33-36—69 Tom Byrum 36-34—70 Gil Morgan 35-35—70 Gene Sauers 35-35—70 Kenny Perry 36-34—70 Fred Funk 34-36—70

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MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press

Houston Los Angeles Seattle Texas Oakland

St. Louis 2, Cleveland 1 Detroit 13, Minnesota 1 Kansas City 6, Texas 3 N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Toronto at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Boston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels (Weaver 1-4) at Baltimore (W.Chen 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (B.Chen 0-1) at Texas (W.Rodriguez 1-1), 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 5-0) at Kansas City (C.Young 2-0), 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 3-2) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 2-4), 8:10 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 1-4) at Houston (Keuchel 4-0), 8:10 p.m. Detroit (Greene 3-2) at St. Louis (C.Martinez 3-1), 8:15 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Rodon 1-0) at Oakland (Hahn 1-3), 10:05 p.m. Boston (Buchholz 2-4) at Seattle (Happ 3-1), 10:10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. L.A. Angels at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Toronto at Houston, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. Boston at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Toronto at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Boston at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 8:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION New York Washington Miami Atlanta Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee WEST DIVISION Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Arizona Colorado

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Washington 9, Arizona 6 Cleveland 2, St. Louis 0 Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 5, Atlanta 1 Miami 5, L.A. Dodgers 4 Chicago Cubs 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Milwaukee 2 Houston 4, San Francisco 3 L.A. Angels 2, Colorado 1, 11 innings San Diego 4, Seattle 2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

St. Louis 2, Cleveland 1 Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 2 Chicago Cubs 6, N.Y. Mets 5 San Francisco at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Washington at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh (Locke 2-2) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-1), 2:20 p.m. Arizona (C.Anderson 0-1) at Philadelphia (Billingsley 0-2), 7:05 p.m. Atlanta (Teheran 3-1) at Miami (Phelps 2-0), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Lohse 2-4) at N.Y. Mets (B. Colon 6-1), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 3-2) at Cincinnati (Marquis 3-2), 7:10 p.m. Detroit (Greene 3-2) at St. Louis (C.Martinez 3-1), 8:15 p.m. Colorado (E.Butler 2-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 1-2), 10:10 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 2-2) at San Diego (Despaigne 2-1), 10:10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Atlanta at Miami, 1:05 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m. Arizona at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. San Francisco at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Washington at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Atlanta at Miami, 1:10 p.m. Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. San Francisco at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Arizona at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. Washington at San Diego, 4:10 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 8:05 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS

CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Cleveland 3, Chicago 2 May 4: Chicago 99, Cleveland 92 May 6: Cleveland 106, Chicago 91 May 8: Chicago 99, Cleveland 96 May 10: Cleveland 86, Chicago 84 Tuesday: Cleveland 106, Chicago 101 Thursday: Cleveland at Chicago (LA x-Sunday, May 17: Chicago at Cleveland, 7 or 8 p.m. Atlanta 3, Washington 2 May 3: Washington 104, Atlanta 98 May 5: Atlanta 106, Washington 90 May 9: Washington 103, Atlanta 101 May 11: Atlanta 106, Washington 101 Wednesday: Atlanta 82, Washington 81 Today: Atlanta at Washington, 7 p.m. x-Monday: Washington at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

L.A. Clippers 3, Houston 2 May 4: L.A. Clippers 117, Houston 101 May 6: Houston 115, L.A. Clippers 109 May 8: L.A. Clippers 124, Houston 99 May 10: L.A. Clippers 128, Houston 95 Tuesday: Houston 124, L.A. Clippers 103 Thursday: Houston at L.A. Clippers (late) x-Sunday: L.A. Clippers at Houston, 3:30, 8 or 9:30 p.m. Golden State 3, Memphis 2 May 3: Golden State 101, Memphis 86 May 5: Memphis 97, Golden State 90 May 9: Memphis 99, Golden State 89 May 11: Golden State 101, Memphis 84 Wednesday: Golden State 98, Memphis 78 Today: Golden State at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. x-Sunday: Memphis at Golden State, 3:30 p.m.

(Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EAST DIVISION

Kansas City Detroit Minnesota Chicago Cleveland WEST DIVISION

THURSDAY’S GAMES

NHL PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS

AMERICAN LEAGUE New York Tampa Bay Toronto Boston Baltimore CENTRAL DIVISION

Boston 2, Oakland 0 Cleveland 2, St. Louis 0 Baltimore 6, Toronto 1 Minnesota 6, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Texas 5, Kansas City 2 Chicago White Sox 4, Milwaukee 2 Houston 4, San Francisco 3 L.A. Angels 2, Colorado 1, 11 innings San Diego 4, Seattle 2

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Rangers Saturday: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 1 p.m. Monday: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. Wednesday: N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. May 22: N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. x-May 24: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers 8 p.m. x-May 26: N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. x-May 29: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Chicago vs. Anaheim Sunday: Chicago at Anaheim, 3 p.m. Tuesday: Chicago at Anaheim, 9 p.m. Thursday: Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m. May 23: Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m. x-May 25: Chicago at Anaheim, 9 p.m. x-May 27: Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m. x-May 30: Chicago at Anaheim 8 p.m.

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REL FROM PAGE B1 night in the last inning,” Gray said. “I’m glad we could do it for our seniors. They hadn’t won in awhile so this was a big deal. “It felt pretty good to hit that home run,” he added. “Just going up there swinging at that first pitch, jumping on the first pitch and get on base (was my approach at the plate).” On the mound, the southpaw pitcher allowed just one earned on four hits while walking two and striking out a batter. “You’ve got to dig down and come back, you can’t give up,” he said of his mindset after giving up the lead in the first inning. “Just dig down and throw strikes. You’ve got to just get strikes in there and let your defense play behind you.” The Cavaliers from St. Matthews finished with a 22-4 mark, winning their first state title since 2008. “It’s big for these guys, it’s something we preach,” Calhoun Academy head coach Adam Jarecki said of the victory. “That’s your goal ever year and you preach it every year. Last year we got close, we got down to the semifinals and we got knocked off and we just ran out of pitching and they were a little disheartened about that. “It was a matter of if we were going to hit the ball because last night we had people in scoring position all night and couldn’t get them in,” he said. “We hit them in pretty good tonight.” It was a unique moment for Jarecki who said goodbye to the school he’d been coaching at for 25 years, and to win on the field he soon will become very familiar with beginning next season when he takes over the 2-time defending SCISA 3A state champion Wilson Hall program. “There is a tremendous heritage here of baseball and (former Wilson Hall head coach) Tommy Jones has been unbelievable here,” Jarecki said. “He’s a great guy and it’s a legacy and I want to keep the line going; that’s the goal and try to keep being successful over here.” The Cavaliers from Bishopville collected their second state runner-up in three years after winning the state crown last year. “We’ve won 48 games in two years so we’re not going to be real upset and I’m real proud of our guys,” REL head coach David Rankin said. “I was proud of Adam Jarecki and the job he’s done at Calhoun. He’ll do a great job at Wilson Hall. He’s a quality act and

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they’ve got a great ball club.” REL ended the year with a 24-10 mark and loses three seniors but has a plethora of underclassmen returning the next few seasons. “You’ve got to realize how young that team is,” Jarecki said of REL. “They’re loaded with sophomores and freshmen and they’re going to be special. Those kids are going to be a special group and they did a nice job.” It took just three batters for REL to go up 2-0 as it took advantage of two hits and the error. Bryce Barrett doubled to lead the game off for REL and came around to score on a 2-base error by Gray. William Corbett bunted back to the mound, but Gray rushed his throw and it rolled all the way into right field, allowing Corbett to end up at third. Senior KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM Tee Outlaw, the third batter in Calhoun Academy shortstop Wyatt Rucker prepares to apply a tag on Robert E. Lee Academy’s Tee Outlaw the lineup, then collected an during Calhoun’s 12-2 victory in five innings in the decisive game of the SCISA 2A state championship seRBI groundout to make it a ries on Thursday at Wilson Hall’s Baron Field. 2-run lead. REL left three runners in scoring position. They got a 1-out double from Travis Christmas in the second inning, but left him stranded. In the third, they had runners at first and second, but couldn’t capitalize. And in the fifth inning momentum proved to be on Calhoun’s side as Corbett and Matthew Tidwell each walked, but Outlaw hit into a double play cancelling any ★ DISTRIBUTED IN AND AROUND SHAW AFB AND MCENTIRE shot at a rally. *AROUND FT. JACKSON - BASE ACCESS PENDING ★ Calhoun sent a dozen batters to the plate in the third, scoring seven runs while taking advantage of three hits, two walks, two hit by pitches, Barnettes Auto Parts • Chick-fil-A Broad Street a wild pitch and two errors. Fuller Prickett singled, JackDeMaras Italian Restaurant Hwy 441 son Fleming was hit by a pitch D & L Diner 441 back gate at Shaw and Rucker walked to load the bases with nobody out. Duncan Dogs 5641 Broad Street Will Spiers hit a sacrifice fly to right field to put CA on the El Cheapo Gas Station Hwy 76 Across from Shaw board. Caleb Crosby tied the Gamecock Bowling Lanes Broad Street game at 2-2 with an RBI single and Blake Huddleston walked Georgios 5500 Sycamore at 5000 area of Shaw Afghan national to load the bases again, which sport kicks off another season signaled the end for REL IHOP • Kwik Mart Hwy 441 starter Jay McCutchen. Logan’s Roadhouse REL reliever Wesley Alexander came in and didn’t fare McDonalds 76/441 at Shaw much better. He allowed a fielder’s choice to Robert MRMA #441 Midlands Retirement Military Association Lewis to get the second out, Palmetto Oyster House (PO House) but the bases were still loaded. CA then struck for three runs. Parkway Shell Station Hwy 441 at Shaw Gray helped himself with a 2-run single to make it a 4-2 Pita Pit 1029 Broad Street • Quiznos game and the scoring continSHAW AAFES Gas Station & Shoppette ued thanks to a fielder’s choice, a wild pitch and an SHAW Base Exchange • SHAW Commissary error. After Calhoun’s Robert Sumter Cut Rate Drug Store 32 S. Main St. Lewis hit a sacrifice fly to make it an 8-2 lead, Gray Tuomey Hospital helped his cause again in the TWO Main Entrances at Patton Hall 3rd Army fourth with a 2-out, 2-run home run to make it a 10-2 adYMCA Miller Road • Yucatan Mexican Restaurant vantage. The game was put away on a Spiers’ RBI fielder’s choice and a Huddleston RBI cities aree ome cities How ssome home ling,, a home ling strugggling ss sss ssnes hose strug Forr tthose o llessne om omele home ingg h ns ans t klling tackli tackl vet rans vete p vetera ce ce nce ofit helps ferenc prrofit diffferen Nonp the differe all the ke all make can make p its dep single to enforce the 10-run yii g rent depos payying p byy payin rule. United Convenience Store

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Stephen Curry, left, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors look to close out Mike Conley, right, and the Memphis Grizzlies today in Game 6 of a Western Conference semifinal playoff series in Memphis, Tenn. last-second shot — and losing another the same way. But Atlanta has found a way to get it done. The Hawks haven’t been in this position since 1988 when they were up 3-2 against Boston, but couldn’t close out the Celtics. The Wizards don’t plan on going away quietly either. “We have to worry about one game,’’ Wizards coach Randy Wittman said Thursday. “That’s all we have to worry about right now — and that’s the game tomorrow night. We know what we have to do to beat the team. And it’s just now a matter of going out and being the most consistent team.’’ The Grizzlies also are ready

CONTENDERS FROM PAGE B1 Cleveland Pinkney, who coaches the throwers for the SHS track teams, likes Stephens’ chances in both events which will be held today. “She had a couple of bad throws last year and wasn’t able to recover from it,” Pinkney said. “She is more confident and is more consistent this year. I’m hoping she can bring home a pair of state championships.” The Lady Gamecocks’ Ars’Breana Tyler will be competing in two individual events as well. She will be in the long jump today and the triple jump on Saturday. Tyler finished sixth in the long jump and second in the triple. Kadejuha Kennedy will be joining Tyler in the triple jump event after finishing fourth in the qualifier. The 4x100-meter relay team will run the first track event on Saturday at 9 a.m. It finished eighth in the qualifier. Members of the team are Alexus Choice, Kennedy, Tiana Peoples, Raven Pringle, Tyler and Victoria Webster. On the boys side, Ky’Jon Tyler finished second in the long jump in last year’s state meet after finishing second in the qualifier. He won the long jump in Saturday’s qualifier so he hopes that translates into a state title. Tyler won the long jump with a distance of 23-04, edging Goose Creek’s Timothy

Davis by four inches. Tyler also qualified in the 100 dash, finishing fifth in the qualifier. The 4x100 relay team will try to win a state title after winning the qualifier won in a time of 41.96 seconds. Members of the team are Benjamin Austin, Tyreek Brown, Tiquan Colclough, Rodney Pitts, Tyler and Colin Washington. In the boys 3A meet, Lakewood’s Khafari Buffalo is in two events, the long jump and the 200. He finished fifth in the long in the qualifiers and sixth in the 200. The Gators’ 4x100 team of Jamal Cowell, Buffalo, Tyshawn Johnson, Terry Singleton, Tre’Von Cowell and Quavon White will try to improve a spot on Saturday after finishing second in the qualifier. Manning’s Jamaz Johnson will be in the 400 after finishing second in the qualifier. The Monarchs’ Darius Sharper is in the triple jumpe after finishing third, Ke’shoan Johnson is in the long jump after a fourth-place finish and eth Harvin is in the 800 after finishing fifth. The 4x400 team of Jose Zuniga, Harvin, Twon Collymore, Johnson Keilah Dupree and Tyrek Weeks finished third in the qualifier. Crestwood’s 4x100 relay team of Julius Pearson, Carl Benjamin, Donald Rutledge,

for a final stand at home. “There are no excuses,’’ Grizzlies guard Mike Conley said. “We have to take care of business at home and fight for another chance.’’ The Warriors have started knocking down 3s again with 14 in each of the past two games. They also figured out how to smother one of the league’s best inside scoring teams, holding Memphis to 37 of 98 shooting in the paint in that span. Meanwhile Paul Pierce has hit some timely 3s for Washington, and he nearly had his second game-winner in this series before Al Horford’s rebound and putback gave Atlanta an 82-81 win in Game 5.

Anthony Hill, Devin Pringle is competing after finishing seventh in the qualifier. The Knights’ James Brailsford will be in the high jump after finishing seventh. In the 3A girls meet, Manning’s Meighan Hilton will be in the 100 low hurdles and Mahogany Green will be in the triple jump. The 4x100 team of Shana Dukes, Montica Thames, Hilton, Ambria Brunson, Talaysia Hill and Measha Jones will compete as well.. In the 1A boys meet on Saturday, Chauncey Aiken of Scott’s Branch will compete in three events. He earned spots in the long jump, high jump and 400 high hurdles. The Eagles’ Shimari Junious will compete in both the 800 and 1,600, while Malique Coard will be in the shot put and Kevin Johnson in the 200. The 4x400 team of Christavis Johnson, Junios, Keondre Tappin, Marqus House, Kevin Johnson and Trent Lincoln has the best qualifying time among the eight teams. The 4x800 team of Christavis Johnson, Junious, Tappin, Raquan Walker, Faybian Session and Lincoln will compete as well. Mary Wimberly leads the Scott’s Branch girls. She is in both the 1,600 and 3,200 events. The 4x800 team of Paulette Wimberly, Keosha Thompson, Queen Ford, Mary Wimberly, Adrianna Dingle and Shae’Kaylia Darnley will be running on Saturday.

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regular-season crown. Now the Fire Ants get their shot at a measure of redemption and another crack at their first trip to Grand Junction, Colo. The 2015 Eastern District tournament kicks off today at the Mitchell Athletic Complex in Uniondale, N.Y., on Long Island with three games on the docket. Region X tournament winner USC Lancaster faces Region XX winner Potomac State College (W.Va.) at 10 a.m. while USC Sumter takes on Region XV winner and tourney host Monroe College (N.Y.) at 1 p.m. The losers of those games will meet in an elimination game slated to start at 4 p.m. The Fire Ants are at least familiar with two of the other three teams they could potentially face. USCS split with USC Lancaster during the regular season before falling in the final game of the Region X tournament. Potomac State also split with USC Sumter earlier in the year at the Florence tournament. “We know USC Lancaster about as well as you can know them, and we’ve gotten good information on the other two,” said Medlin, who earned the Region X Coach of the Year award after guiding his team to a 39-18 overall mark and a playoff berth. “But as much as I like scouting reports, it still comes down to what you do well and how if you can go out and execute that.” What the Fire Ants have done well all season is pitch and catch. USCS has a 3.18 team earned run average led by Game 1 starter and Region X Pitcher of the Year Colie Bowers (1.55) along with top relievers Austin Hawley (1.33) and Colby Tollison (1.53). “Coach Medlin’s a good pitching coach and he’s just harped on us all season that if we throw strikes, good things will happen,” Game 2 starter Michael Carpin said. “Colie and I have worked pretty closely together throughout the season and our mentality has just been to make quality pitches and try to get batters out in the first three pitches.” Carpin, who is 5-2 with a 2.18 ERA, was not available for the Region X tournament due to slight arm tenderness, but is healthy and ready to go now, Medlin said. “These tournaments still come down really to how well your starting pitching does,” he said. “We’ve pitched the ball really well this year and toward the

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end we started to show that we can hit the ball a little bit, too.” USC Sumter raised its team batting average to .278 by season’s end led by Thomas, Brett Auckland and former Sumter High and Sumter P-15’s standout Tee Dubose. Dubose led the Fire Ants with 39 runs batted in followed by Thomas with, Justin Hawkins with and Auckland with 33. Auckland led all players with a .491 on-base percentage and was right behind Hawkins’ .494 in slugging percentage at .454. Hawkins also led the team with six homers and 15 doubles. “We’re clicking right now and I think we’re really confident in what we’re doing,” Thomas said. “We started to see it a little bit against SMC, Pitt (Community College) and teams like that. When we put the ball in play and move guys over and do the little things, we’re a lot more successful and I think we’ve really started to buy into that.” According to Medlin, though, the Fire Ants will face a squad that is very similar in their opening game — and the team they’re the least familiar with. The Mustangs (34-15) have batted .302 as a team with a staff ERA of 4.03. Monroe has four players batting .340 or higher, led by Justin Morales (.379) and Guillaume Gingras (.378). Morales leads the team with 51 runs driven in and is tied with Christopher Campbell for the most home runs with four. The Mustangs have a strong rotation statistically. Of their five pitchers with at least 27 innings this season, only Jose Peralta (4.55) has an ERA above 3.11. Alex Vargas, Alex Clavet and Osvaldo Duran are all 6-1 and Vargas leads the squad with 69 strikeouts. “I think the biggest thing is that no matter who we’re facing, we don’t change our approach,” Carpin said. “We have to focus on what we do and let the rest take care of itself.”

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Exercise rider Jorge Alvarez gallops Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness Stakes favorite American Pharoah on Thursday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

Can Derby winner American Pharoah earn Triple Crown? BY RICHARD ROSENBLATT The Associated Press BALTIMORE — From a Kentucky horse farm to a sales ring in Saratoga to Bob Baffert’s barn at Santa Anita, American Pharoah gave every indication he’s a champion in the making. So what if part of his tail is missing and he has cotton stuffed in his ears before races? To owner and breeder Ahmed Zayat, his Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness favorite American Pharoah is the horse of lifetime. “He is sheer brilliance and comes with unbelievable character,’’ said Zayat, who was just warming up. “He is a character. He is a horse that is kind, sweet, heady, classy, beautiful. It’s very rare to have a horse that has it all. He does everything as effortlessly as you can ever think.’’ In the months after the bay colt was foaled at Stockplace Farm, outside Lexington, Kentucky, on Feb. 2, 2012, then moved to Vinery farm, Zayat received glowing reports, particularly about the way he acted around other horses. “Usually, when they are young, they’re silly, they hit each

other and jump on each other like little kids,’’ Zayat said. “I kept getting told he’s acting so mature and confident, like `I’m the leader of this group.’’’ Right now, he’s leading many to believe he can win the Preakness on Saturday, set up a Triple Crown attempt in three weeks at the Belmont Stakes and end a record 37-year gap since Affirmed swept the Derby, Preakness and Belmont. “I am not going ahead of myself,’’ Zayat said. “We have to win the Preakness and have to see what happens before allowing myself to think of glory.’’ Zayat, who has spent millions on horses since diving head first into the business 10 years ago, also is proud American Pharoah is a homebred, a son of his Derby runner-up Pioneerof the Nile and grandson of another Derby runnerup, Empire Maker. His mother is a horse named for Zayat’s daughter, Emma, Littleprincessemma. “A to Z, he is Zayat blood,’’ the owner said of American Pharoah. “His dad is the first horse I bred who won a Grade 1. It’s like saying your first team ever won the Super Bowl. And now he comes and wins the Derby and avenges

the losses of his dad and grandfather?’’ All did not go well when American Pharoah arrived in Baffert’s barn at Santa Anita. The colt, who, according to Zayat, lost part of his tail when Preakness rival Mr. Z bit it when they were in the field, was a sensitive sort. Distracted occasionally. It showed in his first race. Under Martin Garcia, he ran second most of the race, went wide on the turn, weakened in the stretch and finished fifth going 5 1/2 furlongs at Del Mar. Baffert went the cotton route for a fix — cotton in the ears (earplugs if you will). It’s standard operating procedure before each race now. Not much acting up anymore, and no losses since. With a new rider in Victor Espinoza, American Pharoah won the Del Mar Futurity and the FrontRunner Stakes with ease. He would have been the favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, but Baffert noticed something wrong — a slight discomfort in the colt’s left front foot. American Pharoah missed the race, still was voted 2- year-old champion and didn’t return to the races for nearly 5 1/2 months.

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Former Lakewood High School girls basketball coach Frances Fields was announced as the new girls head coach at Darlington High on Thursday. Fields spent three years as an assistant at Lakewood before being proFIELDS moted to head coach in 2013. She built the Lady Gators into a title contender in her two seasons and went 3713. Lakewood went 22-5 this year in capturing the 3A lower state title and Fields was named 3A Coach of the Year. Lakewood lost in the title game to Lancaster 44-42. Fields will face her former team twice with Lakewood and Darlington being members of Region 6-3A. CLEMSON 4 FLORIDA STATE 1

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Matthew Crownover allowed just one run on five hits in seven innings to lead Clemson to a 4-1 win over No. 8 Florida State on Thursday at Dick Howser Stadium. The Tigers improved to 29-25 overall and 14-13 in the ACC. The Seminoles fell to 37-17 overall and 17-11 in ACC play. Crownover (10-1) earned the win by giving up just five hits, one run and three

walks with five strikeouts. Dylan Busby led off the second inning with a home run, then Chris Okey belted a run-scoring double in the fourth inning to tie the score. Steven Duggar hit a run-scoring single in the fifth inning to extend his hitting streak to 12 games and Clemson scored single runs in the sixth and seventh on Seminole errors. USC 10 LSU 7

COLUMBIA – The University of South Carolina scored four runs in the sixth inning to tie the game and four more in the seventh to rally and beat No. 1 Louisiana State 10-7 on Thursday at Carolina Stadium. The Gamecocks improved to 32-22 on the season and 13-15 in the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers dropped to 44-9 and 19-8.

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LS CROWN FROM PAGE 1B victory. Latta, which is 27-6 on the season, worked its way back through the 4-team double-

OBITUARIES ALPHONZA YOUNG Alphonza Luther James Young completed his journey on Friday, May 8, 2015, at the Medical University of South Carolina. He was born on March 28, 1984, in Sumter, to Sharon Wallace. Luther, as many called him, is survived by his mother, Sharon Wallace; daughter, Ayonna Young; son, Kristopher Gregg-Young; sister, Shakeena Wallace; brother, Jamaar Anderson; and godsister, Shamayan Ragin. Luther is also survived by his grandparents, Alphonse and Peggy Young; his nephew, Amare Davis; and four uncles, David Young, James Wallace, Benny (Lurnethia) Wallace and Alphonso Wallace. He also leaves to mourn: three special cousins, Harold Ransome, Micheal Ransome and Billie Van Buren; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Salem Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Lei FergusonWashington, eulogist. Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home, 6 Foxworth St. The management and staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave., Sumter, is serving the Young-Wallace Family. Online memorials may be sent to the family via sumtefuneralsvs@sc.rr.com.

DAVID HILL David Opey Lee Hill departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2015, at his residence in Sumter. He was born on Nov. 5, 1955, in Sumter County, a son of Athlee Hill-Helton and the late Tessie Lee Hill. Opey was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and last attended in 1976. He was talented and excelled at playing sports and running track. However, his passion and joy was singing. He leaves to cherish fond memories: his beloved mother, Athlee Hill-Helton of whom he was a primary caregiver for the last six years, until his death, and she loved him dearly; stepfather, Freddie Helton; one daughter, Unique McCuthchen of Columbia; three sisters, Marie V. Hill of Columbia, Elease Hill of Baltimore, Maryland, and Brenda Carter of Sumter; three brothers, Albert (Dianne) Hill, Nesbit (Rudean) Hill and Lucious (Juliette) Johns, all of Sumter; six stepsisters, Betty, Carolyn, Cindy, Amanda, Mary and Martha; two stepbrothers, Claude and Perry Helton; best friend, Ricky Ronnie Magazine; special friend, Dorothy Mammy Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Tessie Lee Hill; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and his sister, Cynthia E. (Toog) Hill. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Hill will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 320 Fulton St., Sumter, with the pastor, the Rev. Lei F. Washington, assisted by the Rev. Darryl Washington. Interment will follow in Beulah / Haynesworth Cemetery.

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elimination tournament with wins on Monday and Wednesday. The Lady Vikings eliminated Lake View with a 7-2 win and ended H-P’s season with a 4-1 victory. Dixie, which East Clarendon has played for the state

title the past two seasons, is the last undefeated team in the upper state tournament. The Lady Wolverines won the state title in 2013 before Dixie won the crown last year. Dixie will play host to St.

Joseph’s today. The Lady Hornets will bring a 27-2 record into the contest. Dixie and St. Joseph’s faced off in the opening game of the tournament with the Lady Hornets winning 6-3. Dixie advanced to the championship

round with an 11-0 victory over Lewisville. Like Latta, St. Joseph’s has worked its way back through the bracket. St. Joseph’s responded with a 10-0 victory over Wagener-Salley and a 15-6 triumph over Lewisville.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of his brother, Albert Bubba Hill, 40 Newman St., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www. jobsmortuary.net.

tions be made to the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium is in charge of the arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

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ters, Loretta Brown of District Heights, Maryland, Willene Cook (Paul) of Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Ester Vaughn (Albert), Janet Haynes and Rosa Plowden, all of Sumter; five grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter with the pastor, Dr. Marion H. Newton, and the Rev. Dr. Otis Butler Sr. Burial will follow at Bradford Cemetery. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 814 Boulevard Road, Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

CHARLIE E. POLLARD Charlie Emmanuel Pollard departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 8, 2015, at C.M. Tucker Nursing Home in Columbia. Born on June 12, 1958, in Kershaw County, he was a son of the late Ransome and Lula Raysor Pollard. At his middle age in life, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior while in the nursing home. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Before he became ill, he enjoyed singing, baseball, basketball and football. He was always happy and a fun person. He leaves to cherish precious memories of him: his sisters, Dorothy Pollard of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lillie Mae Clea and Katherine (Johnnie Lee) Wade of Rembert; four brothers, Bobby John, Ralph, Robert (Betty) Pollard of Rembert, and Benjamin Pollard of Philadelphia; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and other friends who are deeply grieved by his passing. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Rafting Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Melvin Mack, pastor, and the Rev. Michael Clea, eulogist. Interment will follow in Rafting Creek Churchyard cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today. The family is receiving friends at the home, 4980 Dennis Road, Rembert, SC 29128. The management and staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave., Sumter, SC 29150, is serving the Pollard family. Online memorials may be sent via sumterfuneralsvs@sc. rr.com.

JOHN J. SCOTT John Jerome Scott, 73, died on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late John Lee Scott and Dorothy Edens Bucy. Mr. Scott was a retired contractor. Survivors include one son, John Michael Scott of Sumter; and one sister, Nancy Benenhaley of Summerton. A memorial gathering will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home. Mr. Scott loved animals and requested memorial contribu-

ALBERTA L. DINGLE Alberta Lewis Dingle, 94, widow of Moses Dingle, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Oct. 11, 1920, in Selma, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Joe Smith and Mamie Lewis. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 716 N. Main St., Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

MARTHA L. CURETON Martha Leneau Cureton, 82, widow of Jimmy R. Cureton, departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill, North Carolina. She was born on March 14, 1933, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Carl and Martha Leneau. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

CAROL SUE BROWN Carol Sue Brown, 57, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of Maggie Bradley Prescott and the late Ben Brown. Ms. Brown was a retired dietician at Hopewell Healthcare Center. Surviving are one son, Joseph Brown of Sumter; three brothers, Bubba Prescott and Cordie Brown, both of Sumter, and Donnie Brown of Bishopville; four sisters, Judy Haselden, Earline Gainey and Brenda Boykin, all of Sumter, and Billie Tidwell of Camden; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Brown. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Nathaniel “Nat” Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, 1050 Wellsborough Court. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. Online condolences may be

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GENEVA W. HAIR Geneva Wilson Hair, 58, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She was born on Jan. 28, 1957, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Willis and Gladys Wilson and a widow of the late Willis Wilson. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and she was a member of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors are two daughters, Shanda and Phedra Wilson, both of Sumter; four brothers, Willis Wilson, Frankie Lee Wilson, Thomas Wilson and George Wilson (Patricia), all of Sumter; five sis-

THOMAS THAMES MANNING — On Monday, May 11, 2015, Thomas Thames, companion of the late Peggy McBride, departed this life at his residence. Born on Sept. 27, 1931, in Manning, he was a son of the late Riley and Pearl Thames Weeks. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 114 Richburg St., Manning. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Fleming & Delaine Funeral Home & Chapel.

ANDREW FORD SUMMERTON — Andrew Ford, 68, husband of Mary Clements McConaghy Ford, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Medical of University South Carolina in Charleston. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179. www. stephensfuneralhome.org

EDDIE LOUIE CARROWAY Eddie Louie Carroway, 61, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his home. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, he was a son of Louise Lomax Carroway and the late Marshall Joseph Carroway. Survivors include his mother of Sumter; son, Shane Carroway Sr. of Columbia; daughter, Starr Carroway (Ryan) of Georgetown; he was Paw Paw to three grandchildren, Shane Carroway Jr., Katelynn Carroway and Seeley Carroway; brother, Wayne Carroway of Sumter; and two sisters, Connie Johnson of Effingham and Paige Sirois of Florida. Services will be private. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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Congratulations Shericka Choice Daughter of John Lawson & Doris Choice -Workman on graduating USC Law School with Honors! From the entire Lawson, Choice -Workman Family. Home Coming Celebration at Wise Drive Church of the Nazarene. 302 N Wise Dr Sunday 5/17/15 10am. Special guest singers" The Shirey's" & morning message by Rev. John Saunders & Ms. Charlotte. All welcome. Dinner will be served after morning worship.

BUSINESS SERVICES G&H Stone Works. Got Stone? We do flagstone, fireplaces, walkways and patios. Call 803-983-3253 Complete Construction Company 17 years in business, licensed & boned. Decks, screen porches, bathroom & kitchen remodels, room additions, garages, replace windows, vinyl siding, and painting. Professional Remodelers Home maintenance, ceramic tile, roofing, siding & windows doors, etc. Lic. & Ins. (Cell) 803-459-4773 Southeast Builders LLC, Licensed & insured. Commercial/residential. Remodeling, Additions, decks, floors, painting, lot clearing, water, fire & smoke damage. 803-840-9554 JT's Lawn Service - Debris Removal, Pressure Washing. Senior Citizen Disc. Call 840-0322 Attorney Timothy L. Griffith 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

2080 N. Main St. Hwy 15 N. Sat 7am-12pm. Towels, pot, pans, Table & chairs, Lots more! Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 2 Vaults, 2 markers, 2 spaces For sale at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery $10,000 Call 458-3117

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

Wanted Childcare Supervisor Must have experience in dealing with the public and supervising others. Must have a assoc. or BA degree in childhood education. Looking to fill positions immediately. Send resume to: PO Box 3610, Sumter, SC 29151 Looking for Experienced Supervisor for live hang division at Pilgrims Pride Contact 803-518-2600. M-Fri 10-11AM COMMUNITY MANAGER needed for apartment community in the Sumter area. This is an exciting yet challenging FT position. If you possess supervisory experience, marketing, written and verbal communication plus computer skills, then we need you on our team. Previous property management experience preferred but not required. Must pass criminal check and drug screening. Our company offers competitive salary and benefits. Must live within 25 miles of Sumter. Please fax cover letter and resume to Attn. Ad#31 at 1-888-985-4447 or email jobsearch.2014@outlook.com with Attn. Ad #31 for subject. EOE

Estate Sale 3170 Ebenezer Rd (Large Brick home) Sat 8-12 50+ yrs of Antiques and much more!

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

Open every weekend. 905-4242 or 494-5500 680 Torrey Pines Dr. Sat 7-? Fund Raising for a Mission Trip. Toys, clothes, furniture, books, & more 211 Alice Drive. Sat 7am-12 noon Huge indoor yard sale at Aldersgate United Methodist Church New Millennium 1109 N. Main St. (15 N) BBQ, Car Wash & Yard Sale. Sat. 8-until 780 E Glouchester Dr (Deerfield Courtyard) Sat 7-11 DVD's, Childrens' electronics, cameras, games, clothing, bedding, Too much to list. 691 Pringle Dr. Sat 7:30-until multi family sale 322 W. Hampton. Sat. 7am-? Lots of furniture, odds/ends & much more. Edmunds Dr. Neighborhood Yard Sale Saturday 7-until Moving Sale 309 Church St Sat 7-? Furn, hshld, clothes, bikes, toys, & more

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean. Call 803-773-2438 Warehouse space available. Some with office space 12,000 to 35,000 sq ft. Call 773-8022 Warehouse space 1200, 1500, 2000 SF Available located downtown area. Gated, large parking or outside storage. Call 983-9256 lv msg.

REAL ESTATE

Open House 1-4 pm Sun., May 17, Home for Sale $115,600, 506 Mattison Ave., Brick, 1477 sqft, 3 Bd 2 Ba, All app stay, HW under carpet, detach workshop, Move-in Ready 803-736-6535 For Sale. 3bd 3bth, new roof, water heater, carpet, paint, range. Move in ready. $109,900. Call 803-491-4581 905 Arnaud St 2BR/2BA All appl's, fenced patio, screened porch. $109,900. Great rental investment. 803 464-8354 LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 2-3-4 bedroom homes. For more information, call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book Page (M&M Mobile Homes) 2003 DW 4BR & Bonus Room, 2BA C/H/A on 1 Acre $29,900 OBO Call 803-528-4351 MIN TO WALMART/SHAW 1 +/acres, paved road, utilities. $12,900. 888-774-5720

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TRANSPORTATION

Housekeeper needed. Permanent position. Exc. work, reliability, punctuality, bckgrnd ck req 803-468-1741 P/T Roofers needed. Must have built up roofing exp. Call Robert Nunnery 803-478-2950.

2005 Toyota Camry LE $5,500.00 Excellent condition. 803-406-7161

Maintenance Tech/Painter needed. Approx. 28/hours/wk to work at elderly apt. community in Sumter. Exper. preferred in the areas of painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and appliance repair. Fax resume to 1-803-345-3804 Attn: Personnel. Live in Aide needed in Manning SC Thurs 9am- Sun 9am References Required. Non Smoker Call 803-478-7434 FT / PT Class A CDL Drivers. Must possess haz mat & tanker endorsements & TWIC card. Clean 10 Yr MVR. Applicant must be 23 years of age with at least 2 years driving experience of any kind. Local runs; home daily. Call (803) 473-6553.

RENTALS Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO Cantybury Place Apts, Paxville 1BR /1BA, water, sewer, trash incl. $525 /mo. No Pets. 803-600-5460. 2BR/1BA Duplex conv. to Shaw AFB. Washer and dryer, lawn service included. Avail. 6/1/15 Call 803-968-5627. 6 Hawthorne 3Br/1Ba, hd flrs, $550 /mo + $850/dep. 803-468-1612 For rent-Newly Renovated 3BR 1BA C/H/A, $650 Mo. 4 br, 1 ba, $700 mo. Call 646-315-3274. Near Shaw AFB 3BR 1BA $550 Mo.+1 Mo. Rent Dep Call 301-802-5263 Ren. 3BR/2BA brick home. All hrdwd, 1,850+ sq ft. $1,050 + dep. Military dis. 803-968-9019 3 bedroom 3bathroom home for rent in SHS zone. $800.00 a month. Call 803-458-2771 HOUSE FOR RENT Patriot Parkway 2BR/1BA, LR, den, dining room, C/H/A, gas stove. 303-520-8756 3BR 1BA C/H/A, $595 mo. + dep. 803-469-8328 or 983-9711

LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS AND NOTICES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2015-CP-43-0666 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Triad Financial Services, Inc., as agent for Advantis Credit Union, Plaintiff, v. Ryan Lynn Lewis, Elizabeth Barrett Lewis, any other heirs, successors, assigns, or creditors of Ryan Lynn Lewis and all others claiming any right, title or interest in the real property known as 6160 Shetland Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29154; any unknown adults or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under legal disability, being a class designated as Richard Roe; and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Defendants, TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or to otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscribers at their office, Finkel Law Firm, LLC, 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 450, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, or to otherwise appear and defend the action pursuant to applicable court rules, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint or otherwise appear and defend within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S) AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Rule 53(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended effective September 1, 2002, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference to the Master in Equity for Sumter County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(b) SCRCP, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this action. If there are counterclaims requiring a jury trial, any party may file a demand under Rule 38, SCRCP and the case will be returned to the Circuit Court.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action, together with the Summons, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on March 9, 2015 at 3:48 p.m. FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Sean A. O'Connor 4000 Faber Place Drive Suite 450 North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 (843) 577-5460 Attorney for Plaintiff

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MERCHANDISE

810 Grimble Ct Sat 8am - 12 noon. household items, furniture, seasonal items.

3Bd 2Ba MH near Pinewood New carpet & appliances, no pets $500 mth + dep. Call 843-884-0346

Church Administrative assistant needed. Exp. helpful but will train. Call 775-1602 lv. msg.

PT floral designer. Must have floral shop exp. Excepting applications at The Daisy Shop 343 Pinewood Rd. No phone calls please.

First Church of God 1835 Camden Hwy. Sumter, SC 29153 Sat. May 16th, 7am-12noon

Summer Special (Dalzell) MHP 2BR/1BA, washer, dryer, sewer & garbage P/U. No Pets. $355/mo + $355/dep. Mark 803-565-7947.

Local Hunting Club needs a few members. Land in Sumter and Clarendon counties. 803-938-2793

Great Part-time state job ,good pay and short daily hours Mon-Fri . Ideal for retiree or settle minded individual. Call 706-738-3100 or 706-664-7765.

Moving Sale! Great Moving Sale for 6hrs only. tools, mower,chain saw, furniture, antique table, steamer trunk, gardening equipment, patio furn, recumbent bike, propane grill & more! 2035 Golfair Rd Sat May 16 8:30am-2:30pm

3BR MH on Oswego Hwy $450 mo.+ $450 Dep. 843-274-4612

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Veatch Estate Auction Antiques, Silver Home furnishings Garage and shop Preview 5/14 or 5/18 Bid Online thru 5/20 Details at www.jrdixonauctions.com Rafe Dixon, SCAL 4059 (803) 774-6967

3BR Mobile Home in Crescent MHP. 1st mo + security dep. Call 803-720-1600

We buy houses, mobile homes, land anywhere in SC. CASH FAST! No high payoffs. Call 803-468-6029.

Help wanted. Roofers and laborers please apply at Southern Roofing Services, Inc. 785 N. Wise Drive, Sumter, SC Experience not necessary but helpful.

Looking for experience masons and helpers. 803-464-4479.

Clean 3BR 2BA MH, suitable for older couple, surrounded by other older couples. $450/mo + $350 Dep No Sect 8. 803-775-0492 lv msg.

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AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-2321 1996 Mazda MX-5 Convertible. Automatic, low miles, extra clean, $4800.00 call 803-481-8314 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg cab, long bed, exc. cond., low miles. $3,400 OBO. Call 803-447-5453

Legal Notice Legal Notice We are pleased to inform you that the 2014 Consumer Confidence Report for Utilities Services of South Carolina- Oakland Plantation is now available to you, free of charge. The Report is a snapshot of last year's water quality for the water system that serves you. You may download a copy of the report at www.uiwater.com then select 2014 CCR on the left side and then your state and system or by contacting customer service at 800-272-1919.

Bid Notices Dalzell Water District has the following Tractor/Backhoe for sale: 1.35 Kubota Tractor/Backhoe. 800 hrs. Will have reserve. Tractor/Backhoe can be inspected at Cook's auto Parts, 3170 Frierson Road, Dalzell, SC Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please remit bids no later than May 22, 2015. Young, Keffer & Associates, PA 23 W. Calhoun St. Sumter, SC 29150 803-773-4371

Abandon Vehicle / Boat Abandoned Vehicle Notice: The following vehicle was abandoned at Bailey's Automotive, 152 Myrtle Beach Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153. Described as a 2000 Ford E-250 VIN # 1FTNE24L7YHA34263. Total Due for storage & labor is $345.00 as of May 7, 2015. Owner is asked to call 803-773-3053. If not claimed in 30 days. it will be turned over to the Magistrate's Office for public sale.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, v. ALMA MURRAY INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF HAMPTON CEASAR (2014-ES-43-0219), CHARLES COREY CEASAR, AND MIDLANDS MEDTECH, LLC, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. against ALMA MURRAY INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF HAMPTON CEASAR (2014-ES-43-0219), CHARLES COREY CEASAR, AND MIDLANDS MEDTECH, LLC, the undersigned Master in Equity for SUMTER County, South Carolina will sell, on June 1, 2015 at 12:00 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in Mayesville Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, delineated on plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated May 14, 1993, and recorded in Plat Book 93 at Page 733 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, and bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by lands now or formerly of Dabbs and measuring thereon 149.92 feet; on the East by Lot 4 measuring thereon 290.33 feet; on the South by Skinner Road and measuring thereon 149.86 feet; and on the West by Lot 6 and measuring thereon 290.43 feet, be the said measurements, more or less. This being the same property conveyed to Hampton Ceasar by Deed of Citivest Corp., dated May 17, 1993 and recorded May 17, 1993 in Book 571 at Page 534 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Hampton Ceasar died on February 8, 2014.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6265 Skinner Road, Gable, SC 29051 TMS: 333-00-02-026 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to

be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance wit the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for SUMTER County Genevieve S. Johnson, Dean A. Hayes, Kevin T. Hardy, Elizabeth R. Polk, Kristen E. Washburn, Robert P. Jackman Butler and Hosch, P.A. 1201 Main Street, Suite 1110 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 252-7370 Fax: (803) 771-7768 Attorneys for Plaintiff

SPECIAL REFEREE'S SALE CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-2341 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Celerina O. Burke, et al., I, the Special Referee for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, June 1, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 14 "Oakland North" Subdivision, Section #1, as shown on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated March 8, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB95 at Page 205. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This property is more generally known as 5573 Coldstream Dr., Dalzell, SC. This being the same property conveyed to Thomas S. Burke and Celerina O. Burke, as tenants in common, for and during their joint lives, and upon the death of either of them, then to the survivor of them, his or her heirs and assigns by deed of Charlotte E. McCreary dated March 25, 1999 and recorded March 26, 1999 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 735 at Page 1634. Subsequently, full title was vested in Celerina O. Burke upon the death of Thomas S. Burke on January 13, 2011 as evidenced by that South Carolina State Death Certificate, State File No. 139-11-000995.

TMS#: 135-16-01-007 Property Address: 5573 Coldstream Drive Dalzell, S.C. 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Special Referee for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.0% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Special Referee for Sumter County Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2015-CP-43-00326 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. vs. Tammy R. Timmons; David W. Timmons; The United States of America, by and through its Agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 6/1/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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Property

ALL THE piece, parcel and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown as Tract A on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated January 5, 1994, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB 97 at Page 329. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed to David W. Timmons and Tammy R. Timmons by virtue of a Deed from William E. Altman dated July 23, 1999 and recorded July 26, 1999 in Volume 747 at Page 1165 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. THEREAFTER, David W. Timmons conveyed all his interest in subject property to Tammy R. Timmons by virtue of a Quitclaim Deed dated May 15, 2006 and recorded May 19, 2006 in Book 1028 at Page 1636 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

984 Pelham Drive Sumter, SC 29154 TMS# 182-07-01-015 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Eight and 00/100 (8%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE (Deficiency Demanded) BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company vs. Vijay Patel, et al., Civil Action Number 2015-CP-43-137, I, the undersigned Master-in-Equity for Sumter County, will sell on June 1, 2015, at Twelve (12:00) o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: MORTGAGE A SUBJECT PROPERTY: All that piece, parcel or lot of land together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, just Northwest of the City of Sumter, designated as Lot #5, in Block H, on a plat of M.K. Millard, C.E., dated October 27, 1951, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z10 at Page 80, and being bounded and measuring as follows: On the Northeast by Shuler Drive and measuring thereon 60 feet; on the Southeast by Lot #6, in Block H, as shown on said plat and measuring thereon 124.8 feet; on the Southwest by lands now or formerly of Belser and measuring thereon 60 feet; and on the Northwest by Lot #4, in Block H, and measuring thereon 124.8 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or less. This being the identical property conveyed to Vijay Patel by Deed of Milton Franklin Osborne dated June 29, 2004 and recorded June 30, 2004 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Deed Book 944 at Page 438.

TMS #: 229-06-03-005 Property Address: 24 Shuler Drive Sumter, SC 29150 MORTGAGE B SUBJECT PROPERTY: All that lot of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, lying a short distance outside the northwestern city limits of the City of Sumter, in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being designated as Lot 11, Block J on a Plat recorded in Plat Book Z-10 at Page 80 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Being the same property conveyed to Vijay Patel by deed of LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee, dated July 27, 2004 and recorded August 12, 2004 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Deed Book 949 at Page 839.

TMS #: 229-06-02-035 Property Address: 21 Shuler Drive Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master-in-Equity, at conclusion of the Bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master-in-Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Master's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate set forth in the Note. The Sale of the subject property is subject to any taxes, liens, and/or assessments of record, and includes any right of redemption in connection with the Federal Tax Lien recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County and assigned instrument number 100631. Deficiency having been demanded, bidding shall remain open for thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Further, you will please take notice that if no representative of the Plaintiff is present at the sale, said sale shall be rescheduled for the next available sale date. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD ON AN "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" BASIS WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO ANY MATTERS OF TITLE. A COMPLETE AND

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THROUGH TITLE EXAMINATION IS RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO BIDDING ON THIS PROPERTY. RICHARD L. BOOTH Master-in-Equity for Sumter County IAN D. McVEY, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-02478 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Siwell Inc. DBA Capital Mortgage Services of Texas vs. Scott E. Ibarra, a/k/a Scott Edmund Ibarra; Eun Mi Ibarra;, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 6/1/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 2 of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Robert B. Dixon and R.M. Dixon and recheck mathematically by H.S. Wilson, R.L.S dated September 8, 1983 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB89 at page 15. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Scott E. Ibarra a/k/a Scott Edmund Ibarra and Eun Mi Ibarra by virtue of a Deed from Estate of Dorothy Geddings dated September 7, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1176, page 2038 on September 12, 2012.

73 Pumpkin Lane Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 205-14-02-015 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Three and 75/1000 (3.75%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-2477 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Freedom Mortgage Corporation, against Megan E. Goodell, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on June 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot No. 31 on that certain plat of Wilson Park Subdivision and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-12, page 82 and having been re-surveyed by Julian B. Allen, RLS, and recorded in Plat Book Z-34, page 113 of aforesaid records. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. Derivation: This being the identical property conveyed to Megan Elizabeth Cordova by deed of William Richard Gaboda and Gwendolyn M. Gaboda dated March 14, 2008 and recorded March 20, 2008 in Book 1102, page 2391; subsequently, Megan E. Goodell fka Megan Elizabeth Cordova conveyed said property to Megan E. Goodell by Quit Claim Deed dated July 13, 2011 and recorded July 25, 2011 in Book 1157,page 2565 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County South Carolina.

TMS Number: 248-090-3065 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 203 Lemmon Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 4.49000% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales

day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC 501 Minuet Lane, Suite 104-A Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 334-7114 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-2412 By virtue of a Decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, heretofore granted in the case of SAFE Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, -v- Alicia K. Clawson, individually and as Personal Representative, Estate of James D. Clawson, aka James Daniel Clawson, James Daniel Clawson, Jr., Thomas M. Clawson, LVNV Funding, LLC, South Carolina Department of Revenue, and United States Internal Revenue Service, the following property will be sold on June, 1, 2015, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin St., Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to wit: All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot # 93, on a plat of Oakland North, Section 3, on a plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, RLS., dated August 6, 1984, later revised, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 85 at page 151, and being more particularly shown on a plat prepared for James D. Clawson and Sara R. Clawson, by Julian B. Allen, dated February 22, 1985, revised June 3, 1985, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 85 at page 550, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This property is known as 5625 Whisperwood Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040. Sumter County TMS: 135-16-03-005. DERIVATION: This being the identical property conveyed unto James D. Clawson and Sara R. Clawson by deed of Boyd-Oakland, Inc. dated June 17, 1985 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 405 at page 360 on June 13, 1985. James D. Clawson became the sole owner upon the death of Sara R. Clawson on December 25, 2001 (see estate package 2002-ES-43-126). James D. Clawson died intestate on April 6, 2014, as shown in said Office of Probate in package 2014-ES-43-295. SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Ten and 95/100 (10.95%) percent to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for preparation of deed and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five per cent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within thirty (30) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith re sell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent Sales Day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Personal or deficiency judgment having been waived, the bidding will not remain open for a period of thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 15 39 720., but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be re scheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Subject to a 120 day right of redemption from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A ยง2410(c). NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the sales date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Kenneth Hamilton Attorney for Plaintiff 1203 Peach Orchard Rd. P. O. Box 52359 Sumter, SC 29152 Telephone: (803) 494-3353 Telecopier: (803) 494-3388

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-00533 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, v. CHRISTOPHER M. DEMETRES AND BRITTANY DEMETRES, Defendant(s). BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK against CHRISTOPHER M. DEMETRES AND BRITTANY DEMETRES, the undersigned Master in Equity for SUMTER County, South Carolina, will sell on June 1 2015, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of

South Carolina and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 14 White Pine Subdivision on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated March 16, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2006 at page 146. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 60 White Pine Court, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor`s map of Sumter County as tax parcel no. 227-16-03-039. This being the same property conveyed to Christopher M. Demetres and Brittany Demetres, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Mitch Hook, dated February 26, 2010 and recorded March 1, 2010, in Book 1136 at Page 00920, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 60 White Pine Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 227-16-03-039 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for SUMTER County Genevieve S. Johnson, Dean A. Hayes, Kevin T. Hardy, Elizabeth R. Polk, Kristen E. Washburn, Robert P. Jackman Butler and Hosch, P.A. 1201 Main Street, Suite 1110 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 252-7370 Fax: (803) 771-7768 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02522 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Elaine F. Fuller, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 1, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 19, BLOCK "E", OAKLAND PLANTATION SUBDIVISION, SECTION #3 CONTAINING 0.50 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS, RLS, DATED APRIL 9, 2001 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2001, PAGE 242 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES, AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELAINE F. FULLER BY DEED OF BRAD W. HADDEN AND CARRIE B. B. HADDEN, DATED OCTOBER 31, 2005 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 2005 IN BOOK 1003, PAGE 1893 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5 Spring Lake Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 134-09-01-060 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015

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

terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-25902

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

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-1494 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-1 against Demetria V. Brooks aka Demetra V. Brooks, Johnny O. Brooks, and the Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of B.G. Berry a/k/a Bernard Gene Berry; Lisa Rachels, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of B.G. Berry a/k/a Bernard Gene Berry, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on June 1, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any and all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 30 on a plat of Pocalla Subdivision-First Addition made by J.P. Edwards, R.L.S., dated June 18, 1971 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-30 at Page 59; pursuant to section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plat is hereby craved for the particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 366 Seminole Road, Sumter, South Carolina. Being the same property conveyed unto Johnny O. Brooks and Demetra V. Brooks by deed from B.G. Berry dated September 2, 1997 and recorded September 3, 1997 in Deed Book 684 at Page 446 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. TMS No. 224-12-01-024 Property Address: 366 Seminole Road, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.0000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1140334 5/15, 5/22, 05/29/2015

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 15-CP-43-0492 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Henry W. Page a/k/a Henry W. Page, Sr., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on June 1, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated on that plat prepared by H.S. Wilson, RLS, dated August 6, 1990 and recorded in Plat Book 90 at page 1058 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, being comprised of Lots 36, 23 and a portion of Lot 24, Block D. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under ยง 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 20 Inglewood Drive, Sumter, SC.

TMS Number: 248-15-01-018 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20 Inglewood Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 This being the same property conveyed to Henry W. Page and Cynthia P. Parrish by deed of distribution of the Estate of Mary Sue M. Galloway, dated August 15, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on August 15, 1990 in Deed Book 511 at Page 1691. Cynthia P. Parrish conveyed her interest to Henry W. Page by deed dated and recorded August 15, 1990 in Book 511 at Page 1699. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.625% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-01288 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of SW Remic Trust 2014-1 without recourse vs. Michael E Bowers; Luisa V Bowers; , I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 6/1/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: and

Being the identical property conveyed unto Ronald L. Webster and Bridget B. Webster by deed of Sumter Habitat for Humanity, Inc., dated February 28, 1990 and recorded March 1, 1990 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 502 at page 1184.

TMS No. 250-09-07-029 CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY IS: 732 Brand Street Sumter, SC 29150 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY.

FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Legal Description Address:

that certain plat prepared for Habitat for Humanity, Inc. by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated May 10, 1989, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 89 at page 483, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This is the property known as 732 Brand Street, Sumter, SC 29150; TMS# 250-09-07-029.

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ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT 154, IN THE WILSON PARK SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT BY D.D. EDMONDS, R.L.S., IN PLAT BOOK 90 AT PAGE 397, THE EXACT B O U N D A R I E S A N D MEASUREMENTS OF WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT, SAID LOT NO. 154 BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST BY LOT NO. 155, SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 139.96 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY PICKNEY STREET, SAID PLAT, AND MEAUSRING THEREON 74.90 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO. 153, SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 139.70 FEET; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY LOT NO. 169, SAID PLAT, MEASURING THEREON 73.97 FEET. BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO ALL VISIBLE AND/OR RECORDED EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS OF WAY, AND ZONING ORDINANCES AFFECTING SAID PROEPRTY, INCLUDING THOSE CERTAIN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS OF R E C O R D I N T H E AFOREMENTIONED OFFICE IN DEED BOOK N-7 AT PAGE 170. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MICHAEL E. BOWERS AND LUISA V. BOWERS BY DEED OF DARYL L. AND SALLY D. ROBERTS DATED MARCH 28, 1990 AND RECORDED MARCH 28, 1990 IN BOOK 504 AT PAGE 26, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

303 Pinckney Street Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 248-10-01-031 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six and 25/100 (6.25%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2014-CP-43-1724 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as trustee of the American Homeowner Preservation Trust Series 2013C against Ronald L. Webster, Sr. a/k/a Ronald L. Webster and Bridget B. Webster a/k/a Bridgett B. Webster, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, June 1, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Courtroom 1-A, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #5, as shown on

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder.) No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.750% per annum. The sale is subject to the right of the United States of America to redeem the subject property within 120 days after the date of sale as provided by law. Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803/779-8900

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01720 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Jason R. Dolansky, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 1, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 56 OF MCLAUGHLIN ESTATES, SECTION 3, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF LOUIS W. TISDALE, R.L.S., DATED JANUARY 3, 1995 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 95 AT PAGE 15, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 80 ANNIE COURT, DALZELL, SC. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JASON R. DOLANSKY BY DEED FROM CASEY SMITH AND CHARLENE V. SMITH RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 2005 IN DEED BOOK 1003 AT PAGE 1075.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 80 Annie Court, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 1901503011 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-00095

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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Marsha Y. Rolling; Vincent C. Rolling; The National Bank of South Carolina; Wintergreen of Sumter Homeowners Association; Wells Fargo Bank, NA (Charlotte, NC); , C/A No. 14-CP-43-1766, The following property will be sold on June 1, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, Sumter County, State of South Carolina designated as Lot 228 of Wintergreen Subdivision on that certain Plat of Louis White Tisdale, RLS dated July 27, 2005 and recorded in Plat Book 2005, at Page 492. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. Derivation: Book 1055 at Page 330.

1835 Photina Street, Sumter, SC 29154-1697 187-09-01-020 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1766. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-05726 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00425 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Glen A. Patmore and Yvonne Smith-Patmore, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that Lot of Land with improvements thereon situate in Sumter County, South Carolina, represented as Lot 23, Containing 1.00 Acre and Lot 24 Containing 1.10 Acres on that Plat prepared for Tripp Davis and Stephen Dinkins by Nesbitt Surveying Company, Inc., dated December 2, 1999 and recorded July 25, 2000 in Plat Book 2000 at Page 510. Referenced is hereby craved to said plat more a fuller description thereof. ALSO: A 2001 Fleetwood S-Hill Manufactured Housing Unit, Serial #GAFL134AB73987-SH12. The Mobile Home located on the subject property has been permanently de titled according to the laws of the State of South Carolina by virtue of that certain Manufactured Home Affidavit for Retirement of Title Certificate, dated May 16, 2006 and recorded May 31, 2006 in Book 1030 at Page 886 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This being the same property conveyed to Glen Patmore and Yvonne Smith-Patmore by Deed of ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., dated February 1, 2006 and recorded February 27, 2006 in Book 1018 at Page 388 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 093-00-02-041 (Lot 23) and 093-00-02-042 (Lot 24) Property address: 2750 and 2740 Ben Sanders Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.000% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its

rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-1628 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, against Ivan Sanders, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on June 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown on a plat of Palmer & Malone, C.E.`s dated April 18, 1949 and recorded in Plat Book Z-8 at page 102 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Said lot being bounded on the North by West Liberty Street a distance of 162.7 feet; on the East by South Salem Avenue a distance of 41.04 feet; on the South by property now or formerly of Lucille Kennon a distance of 162.5 feet; and on the West by lands now or formerly of O.C. Deschamps a distance of 39.2 feet. Less any portion of said property taken by the State Highway Department for the widening of Liberty Street. This being the property known as 402 West Liberty Street. TMS No.: 228-14-05-003 This being the same property conveyed to Ivan Sanders by Deed by David Sanders, recorded August 25, 2005 in vol. 994 at page 1198 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. ALSO: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land located in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being the western one-half (1/2) of a lot with improvements thereon as shown on a plat prepared by Palmer & Malone, C.E.`s dated April 18, 1949 and recorded in Plat Book Z-8 at page 120 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County and being shown on a more recent plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS dated October 29, 1985 and recorded in Plat Book 85 at page 1145 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. According to the more recent plat this property has the following boundaries and measurements, to wit: on the North by a concrete walk that runs adjacent to West Liberty Street whereon it measures 81.3 feet; on the East by property of Sanders being the eastern one-half (1/2) of said lot whereon it measures 40.14 feet; on the South by property of Sims W. Scott whereon it measures 81.17 feet; and on the West by Liberty Street Office Complex whereon it measures 39.14 feet. This being the property known as 406 West Liberty Street. TMS No.: 228-14-05-038 This being the same property conveyed to Ivan Sanders by deed of Patricia A. Sanders, recorded October 14, 2005 in vol. 1001 at page 1317 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County.

TMS Number: 1350004003 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2935 Steeplechase Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 2.00000% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the sale. The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for a deficiency judgment anytime prior to sale.

Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.63 acres, more or less, and being more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Ben J. Makela, R.L.S. dated October 8, 1996 recorded in Plat Book 96 at Page 1357, records of Sumter County.

TMS Number: 269-00-02-009 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1721 Florence Hwy., Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Harold Troy Benenhaley by deed of John A, Watt. III and Angie L. Watt dated February 17, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on February 17, 2005 in Deed Book 970 at Page 11. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 10.8720% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-02205 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-B, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-B vs. Electria D. Murphy; United Companies Funding, LLC; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 1, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF AND LYING AND BEING SITUATE APPROXIMATELY 4.5 MILES NORTHEAST OF REMBERT, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, FRONTING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HALLEY ROAD (S-43-1092), CONTAINING 1.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT HEREINAFTER REFERENCED, AND BEING BOUNDED GENERALLY AS FOLLOWS: EAST, SOUTH AND WEST BY PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY OF ANNIE MAE WILLIAMS, AT AL.; AND; NORTH BY PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY OF ELLENORE B. WELLS AND THE RIGHT OF WAY OF HALLEY ROAD (S-43-1092). THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY INCLUDES A MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED HOUSING UNIT (DWELLING) THAT IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY AND IS AN APPURTENANCE THERETO. ALSO: 1997 SWEETWATER MOBILE HOME, SERIAL NUMBER SHGA2367A&B THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELECTRA MURPHY BY DEED OF ANNIE MAE W. WILLIAMS DATED 08/04/97 AND RECORDED 08/19/97 IN DEED BOOK 682 AT PAGE 1944 IN THE CLERK OF COURT OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5430 Halley Road, Rembert, SC 29128 TMS: 143-00-01-063 and 400-00-24-436 (MH)

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-2546

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.08% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, against Harold Troy Benenhaley, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on June 1, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC 501 Minuet Lane, Suite 104-A Charlotte, NC 28217

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The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-19569

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Torrie Prescott a/k/a Torrie L. Vickers; Gloria JoAnn Tidwell; The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as successor by merger to Bank One, as Trustee for the Holders of CWABS Master Trust, Revolving Home Eq. Loan Asset Backed Notes, Series 2003-B; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Sumter OB/GYN; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-0150, The following property will be sold on June 1, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, said lot containing 2.48 acres as shown on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated May 13, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002 at Page 435, reference to which is craved for the exact metes, boundaries and distances pursuant to authority contained in Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. Derivation: Book 1178; Page 854 1360 Holliday Court, Sumter, SC 29153 This includes a mobile home 11426814A&B.

1995, Redman with VIN#

247-00-02-023 (Land), 400-00-30-533 (MobileHome) SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0150. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-01855 FN Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-394 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. against Lisa Phillips, SC Housing Corp., acting through South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority's South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program, Alliance Funding a/k/a Alliance Funding Company Inc., and The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on June 1, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the Whispering Meadows Subdivision, Sumter, South Carolina, delineated as Lot 131 on plats prepared by Robert G. Mathis, RLS, recorded in Plat Book 95 at Pages, 3, 4, and 5 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, consisting of 104 lots of the aforesaid 14, 15, 17 to 58, 61 to 64, 66, 68, 73, 84 to 86, 88 to 91, 95 to 125, and 129 to 134. Most recently shown on that certain Plat prepared for Lisa Phillips and Nattilyn Phillips Hicks by Robert G. Mathis Land Surveying dated December 2, 1999 and recorded in Plat Book 2000 at Page 444. Said lot having such dimensions and boundaries as are shown on the aforesaid plat. Also includes a mobile / manufactured home, a 1996 Fleetwood, VIN: GAFLT05AB25318CW12.

required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.5000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02427 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Maggie A. Boler; SC Housing Corp, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 1, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 104 OF BECKRIDGE PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 6, ON THE PLAT PREPARED BY H. S. WILLSON, RLS DATED OCTOBER 18, 1974 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-36 AT PAGE 295 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY. AFORESAID PLAT IS SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND REFERENCED IS CRAVED THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY CONCERNED HEREIN. THIS DESCRIPTION IS IN LIEU OF THE METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MAGGIE BOLER BY DEED FROM MARY FRANCES FLOYD DATED JUNE 18, 2008 AND RECORDED JUNE 30, 2008, IN BOOK 1108 AT PAGE 1787, IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1002 Beckridge Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 207-06-02-006 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-24720

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-02632

Being the same property conveyed by Deed unto Lisa Phillips and Nattilyn Phillips Hicks from Southern Lifestyle Properties, Inc. dated May 1, 2000 and recorded May 18, 2000 in Deed Book 772 at Page 758 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Nattilyn Phillips Hicks conveyed all of her one-half (1/2) undivided right, title, and interest in and to Lisa Phillips by deed dated April 1, 2005 and recorded April 14, 2005 in Deed Book 976 at Page 1000 in said ROD Office.

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. vs. Jennifer T McCauley; SC Housing Corp., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 6/1/ 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

TMS No. 151-12-04-011

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot 44R of Hatfield Estates Section 1 as shown on that certain plat prepared by Louis White Tisdale, RLD, dated March 29, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB 2000 at Page 243. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Jennifer T. McCauley by virtue of a Deed from Martha Waters dated October 14, 2009 and recorded November 19, 2009 in Book 1132 at Page 1076 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

Property Address: 3440 Delaware Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be

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2691 Trufield Drive Sumter, SC 29153-8165 TMS# 189-05-02-004 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Five and 00/100 (5%) to

be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00328 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: USAA Federal Savings Bank vs. Kevin J. Fairless, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as shown on that certain Plat of Joseph R. Edwards, P.L.S., dated November 10, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 99 at Page 1044, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 5245 Ridge Street, Dalzell, SC. This being the same property conveyed unto Kevin J. Fairless by virtue of a Deed from The Suzy Coon Revocable Trust dated August 26, 2006 and recorded September 18, 2006 in Book 1045 at Page 469 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 1890401072 Property address: 5245 Ridge Street, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.000% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

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

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