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No decision on transgender policy School board unanimously votes to put a hold on third reading BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com In a packed room of about 60 parents, Sumter School District board of trustees met

for about a minute before voting unanimously to postpone third reading of a policy that would have allowed transgender students to use facilities of their choice. The school board was scheduled to have

third reading on Policy JBABStudent Gender and Orientation at the June 13 board meeting after approving second reading on it on May 16. The model policy, provided by the South Carolina School Boards Association, states that “a student who has been identified as transgender under these guidelines should be permitted to use the re-

sources assigned to the gender which the student consistently asserts at school.” Sumter School District Board Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney said the reason for the postponement was to allow additional time to review all the information for “the sensitivity and nature of the policy issue.” “The community at large

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are stakeholders on this issue, and we want to include everyone in the decisions we make in reference to our policies,” he said, after the meeting. McGhaney said the next step would be to have a policy committee meeting on the issue and include stakeholders in that meeting. He said it

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See original Norman Rockwell Painting ‘The Recruit’ on display through June 17 BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

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Naomi McQuillen and Nya Green hug Susan Hilton, center, during a surprise retirement party held at First Baptist Church on Saturday. Emma Townshead organized former Teacher Cadets, Hilton’s mother and several colleagues for the surprise party. Hilton has been at Sumter High School for 35 years, and the 2016 Paragon, the school’s yearbook, has been dedicated to her. She has taught American government, economics, practical law and Teacher Cadets. Hilton has also served as an International Baccalaureate creativity activity service supervisor. Her plans are to continue to advocate for public school teachers and students.

Senator will keynote YWCA awards banquet BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com When the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands holds its annual awards banquet next Thursday, it will honor persons whose contributions to the community mirror the organization’s mission: eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Keynote speaker for the banquet is Sen. Margie Bright Matthews, who will also receive the YWCA’s Racial Justice Award. Bright Matthews, a Democrat who represents Senate District 45, comprising six low country counties, will speak on the topic “Violence and Social Injustice in Our Community: What Can You Do?” Racism, social injustice and violence are issues very familiar to Bright Matthews, who last year was elected to finish the Senate term of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, shot to death with eight

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of his parishioners during a prayer service at Charleston’s Emmanuel AME Church on June 17, 2015, in what is alleged to have been a deliberate act of racism BRIGHT and hatred. MATTHEWS A longtime friend of Pinckney and his family, Bright Matthews has said on several occasions that she plans to continue to “chart my own course and try to do what’s right ... (and) try to build on (Pinckney’s) legacy.” One of only two women in the S.C. Senate — Katrina Shealy, RLexington is the other — Bright Matthews is running for re-election to a full term in November. In addition to serving in the S.C. Senate, Bright Matthews has a law practice in Walterboro, she is a member of the S.C. Women Lawyers Association, a past president of the Colleton County Bar Association, former member of the Board of Gover-

nors of the S.C. Bar Association and a former member of S.C. Association for Justice. She has also served on the S.C. Commission on Indigent Defense, is a certified Circuit Court Mediator and is certified by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, among her many affiliations. In addition to Bright Matthews’ Racial Justice Award, YWCA Executive Director Yolanda Wilson will present several more awards to individuals and groups that have contributed significantly to the community and the YWCA in many areas. Among the recipients are: • Humanitarian award — James McCain Jr. • Service award — SYKES • Citizens’ Advocate — Ione Dwyer and Norma Hodge • Woman under 30 — Kim Johnson • Advocate of the Year — Ruth Fowler

DEATHS, B6 Veronica Grice Ida Davis Clea Thomas O. Tedder Alton Detroit Byrd Jr. Laura M. Nelson Johnnie Lee Livingston Gardenia Moore

Josephine L. Lewis Samuel Holliday Sr. Vashti W. Ruben Marilyn S. Scarborough Willie Mae McDonald Russell Dixon

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Norman Rockwell fans and those who weren’t yet born when his paintings often served as cover art for The Saturday Evening Post magazine are “stop(ped) in their tracks” when they see a Rockwell original on display at Sumter County Gallery of Art, says gallery director Karen Watson. The painting is part of the gallery exhibition, “Serious Fun,” which comprises works by 12 artists who use playfulness and fun in their works. Former gallery curator Zach Eichelberger wrote a proposal to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, requesting “Four Sporting Boys,” a suite of four paintings featuring the same four boys playing baseball, golf, football and basketball. While those paintings were already committed to an exhibition at the Rockwell Museum, Watson said the Sumter gallery was approved for ‘The Recruit.” Watson, who also worked closely with Martin Mahoney, curator of collections at the Rockwell Museum, said, “There have been a number of visitors through the gallery” since “Serious Fun” opened April 21 “ ... and they stand in front of the painting, which is displayed in the Ackerman Gallery, seemingly awestruck. ‘The Recruit’ elicits glowing comments – it is a real conversation starter.” Gallery visitors can get a close look at “The Recruit,” seeing Rockwell’s brush strokes and the terrain of the painting, rather than the “flat’ illustrations seen often on magazine covers and calendars

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Norman Rockwell’s original painting “The Recruit” is on exhibit at Sumter County Gallery of Art through June 17. Admission to the gallery, open Tuesday through Sunday, is free.

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Boeing reaches out to South Carolina Aerospace giant casting net statewide for skilled workers BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com “We are Boeing South Carolina, not Boeing Charleston,” said Mark Elam, a director of national engagement strategy for the aerospace company. Elam and two other Boeing representatives spoke before Rotary Club of Sumter Palmetto on Thursday at Palmetto Country Club. The three men emphasized the company’s efforts to reach out to people across the state to promote Boeing’s company culture and develop a pipeline of skilled employees from within South Carolina. Tommy Preston Jr., also a director of national engagement strategy, said the company will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. “Boeing has been a major player in the space exploration industry and the military,” he said. “Our products helped the U.S. win World War II.” He said Boeing wants the people of South Carolina to think about a

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Frank Batten, education relations focal K-12 for Boeing South Carolina representative, tells Rotary Club of Sumter Palmetto the importance of providing an educated workforce for the modern manufacturing plant.

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career in aerospace. “We came to South Carolina because the state has a motivated, capable workforce that wanted to work and wanted to learn,” Preston said. He said they appreciated the work people from all across the state did to attract the company here. “The South Carolina governor and the government of South Carolina has done everything possible to make us successful from incentives to training,” he said. “They have been a tremendous partner.” Frank Hatten, education relations representative for Boeing travels across South Carolina making presentations to kindergarten through 12thgrade students. He said he has talked to more than 215,000 students in the state about the opportunities available at Boeing for those who stay in school and take classes that prepare them for jobs in industry. He said there is a gap between the skill sets needed by Boeing and what is taught in schools.

“We have to have skilled workers,” he said. He commented that while young people typically have a high degree of technical knowledge from using cell phones and computers, the communication skills are lacking. “A good hand shake and looking you straight in the eye can go a long way,” he said. Hatten was upbeat about the future of Boeing and related industries in South Carolina. “There is no reason in the world this can’t be the next aerospace hub,” he said. He invited nonprofit groups to take advantage of Boeing’s outreach program which invites groups to visit the plant in Charleston. “Working in manufacturing is not like it used to be,” Hatten said. “We have floors you could eat off of; it’s light and airy with filtered air and a constant 72 degrees.. People can get a job in a place like that right out of high school or with a two-year degree.”

Brownie Troop 519 accepts donations for project Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock presented 200 coloring books to Brownie Troop 519 for their “Color Me Happy Project.” The Brownie Troop is taking donations to provide the coloring books to sick children admitted to the hospital. The troop is located at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. Along with Bullock are Annaya L. Richburg, Journee Richardson, Kyleigh Pollard, Celena Dawson and Cheryl Weeks.

Bill barring online eye exams survives veto COLUMBIA — A company offering prescriptions for contacts and glasses based on online eye exams no longer offers the service to South Carolinians. Opternative CEO and founder Aaron Dallek said his company stopped providing prescriptions in the state Thursday after the Legislature overrode Gov. Nikki Haley’s veto. The House’s 98-1 vote immediately made such prescriptions illegal. The Senate voted 39-3 Wednesday to overturn the veto. South Carolina becomes at least the third state to pass a law banning the practice. Haley opposed the bill as stifling competition for lowcost eye care. Proponents argued it protects patients.

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Independent reviews of legislators nearly law COLUMBIA — Complaints against South Carolina’s legislators would be independently investigated under an ethics reform bill that could reach the finish line this session after four years of debate. If the Senate accepts changes that the House approved Thursday, the legislation will go to Gov. Nikki Haley’s desk. Under the House amendment, the revamped commission would make that determination before sending the case back to House and Senate ethics committees for a public hearing. Under the Senate’s version, the commission would issue recommendations to the legislative panels. House Speaker Pro Tem Tommy Pope says letting the independent body decide probable cause will help restore the public’s trust.

Job fair set at Civic Center on Wednesday BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Job seekers from Sumter, Clarendon, Lee and Kershaw counties will be able to connect with prospective employers at a job fair at the Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. The event is hosted by the SanteeCouncil of Governments in association with SC Works

and area businesses. Doors will be open to veterans only from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and the general public from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “People are the most important resource we have in our region, and this event will provide a tremendous opportunity for employers to meet their workforce needs,” said Michael Mikota, local COG executive director. More than 60 companies

are expected to participate, including Continental Tire the Americas, Invista, CocaCola, Apex Tool Group, Caterpillar, Color Fi and the S.C. Deptartment of Corrections, among “dozens of others” said Steve Berger, a business services representative for the COG. Berger said job seekers can streamline the process by picking up a blank registration form at the Santee-Lynch-

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Report: Genetically altered food safe but not curing hunger

Egyptian aviation officials said on Thursday that an EgyptAir plane traveling from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers and crew on board crashed off the Greek island of Karpathos. Meanwhile, Egypt’s chief prosecutor Nabil Sadek says he has ordered an “urgent investigation” into crash. Read the full story at theitem.com.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Genetically manipulated food remains generally safe for humans and the environment, a high-powered science advisory board declared in a report Tuesday. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine concluded that tinkering with the genetics of what we eat doesn’t produce the “Frankenfood” monster some opponents claim — but it isn’t feeding the world with substantially increased yields as proponents promised. With the line between engineered and natural foods blurring thanks to newer techniques such as gene editing, the 408-page report said, regulators need to make their safety focus more on the end-product of the food that’s made rather than the nuts and bolts of how it’s made. The report waltzed a bit around the hot political issue of whether genetically modified food should be labeled. The study’s authors said labels aren’t needed for food safety reasons but potentially could be justified because of transparency, social and cultural factors, somewhat similar to made-in-America stickers. That stance was praised by some environmental and consumer groups but criticized by some scientists as unnecessary because the food poses no unique risks. There’s no evidence of environmental problems caused by genetically modified crops, but pesticide resistance is a problem, the report said. Farms that use genetically modified crops in general are helped, but it may be a different story for smaller farmers and in

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Terrorism suspected in crash of Egyptian jet; 66 feared dead CAIRO (AP) — An EgyptAir jetliner en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 people aboard veered wildly in flight and crashed in the Mediterranean Sea early Thursday, authorities said. Egyptian and Russian officials said it may have been brought down by terrorists. There were no signs of survivors. EgyptAir Flight 804, an Airbus A320 with 56 passengers and 10 crew members, went down about halfway between the Greek island of Crete and Egypt’s coastline, or about 175 miles offshore, after takeoff from Charles de Gaulle Airport, authorities said. Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos said the plane spun all the way around and suddenly lost altitude just before vanishing from radar screens about 2:45 a.m. Cairo time. He said it made a 90-degree left turn, then a full 360-degree turn to the right, plummeting from 38,000 feet to 15,000 feet. It disappeared at about 10,000 feet, he said. There were no reports of

stormy weather at the time. Egyptian and Greek authorities in ships and planes searched the suspected crash area throughout the day for traces of the airliner or its victims with more help on the way from the U.S., Britain and France. But as night fell, they had yet to find any confirmed debris, at one point dismissing a reported sighting of life vests and other floating material. Civil Aviation Minister Sherif Fathi cautioned that the disaster was still under investigation but said the possibility it was a terror attack “is higher than the possibility of having a technical failure.” Alexander Bortnikov, chief of Russia’s top domestic security agency, went further, saying: “In all likelihood, it was a terror attack.” There was no immediate claim from militants that they had downed the plane. If it was terrorism, it would be the second deadly attack involving Egypt’s aviation industry in seven months. Last October, a Russian passenger plane that took off

from an Egyptian Red Sea resort crashed in the Sinai, killing all 224 people aboard. Russia said it was brought down by a bomb, and a local branch of the Islamic State claimed responsibility. Thursday’s disaster also raises questions about security at De Gaulle Airport, at a time when Western Europe has been on high alert from the deadly Islamic extremist attacks in Paris and at the Brussels airport and subway during the past six months. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said that airport security had been tightened considerably before the disaster, in part because of the coming European soccer championship, which France is hosting. The Egyptian military said it did not receive a distress call from the doomed plane, and Egypt’s state-run daily Al-Ahram quoted an unidentified airport official as saying the pilot did not send one. That could mean that whatever sent the aircraft plummeting into the sea was sudden.

poorer areas of the world, it said. Most of the modified plants are soybean, cotton, corn and canola; in most cases, genetic tinkering has made them resistant to certain herbicides and insects. When farms switched from conventional crops to the engineered varieties, there was no substantial change in the yield compared to non-engineered food. Production in general is increasing in agriculture, but U.S. Department of Agriculture data don’t show that genetically engineered crops are increasing at a higher rate, despite experimental results suggest that they should, the report said. “Farmers in general are gaining,” with less pesticide use and a bit higher yield, academy committee chairman Fred Gould said at a Tuesday news conference. The nuanced report first said it is important not to make sweeping statements on genetically engineered foods, which it called GE. Still, “the committee concluded that no differences have been found that implicate a higher risk to human health safety from these GE foods than from their nonGE counterparts.” The National Academy, established by President Abraham Lincoln to provide scientific advice, has issued reports before saying it could find no safety problem with eating genetically modified food. But the academy committee chairman Fred Gould of North Carolina State University said this report is different because his study team started by listening to critics of such foods and examined anew more than 1,000 studies.

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FUN FACTS 1 - The Collections Committee at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, meets quarterly to consider loan requests/ proposals. At the last meeting only two requests were approved by the committee, those of Sumter County Gallery of Art and a museum in Munich, Germany. 2 - Mahoney had to come to Sumter to unpack, inspect and place the painting. He remarked when Watson picked him up at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport that it was one of his favorite airports — he had flown in for the Columbia Museum of Art’s major Rockwell exhibition in 2015, which also came from the Norman Rockwell Museum. 3 - “The Recruit” was a story illustration for Look magazine. In 1966, Look magazine’s sports editor Gerald Astor reported on the competition among colleges to

RECRUIT FROM PAGE A1 in the past. The iconic Rockwell “is accessible to a public that is sometimes unsure about art,” Watson continued. “His paintings provide an avenue into art and also stir memories in the viewer as well as a sense of nostalgia. ‘The Recruit’ looks out onto a gallery full of artworks by younger, emerging artists, all of which share a connection

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recruit student athletes. The specter of recruiting talented high school athletes who might not meet or maintain academic standards emerged in the mid 1960s, and the temptation by colleges to lure talent through extravagant inducements was already rumored. To illustrate Astor’s piece, Rockwell chose a football coach, trainer and student to pose for his painting. 4 - Although some viewers have speculated that the football player was a University of Washington “Husky” — because of the colors and the W — the player and coach were actually from nearby Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. 5 - Rockwell based the football player on Michelangelo’s sculpture of Giuliano de’Medici, showing his model a photo of the sculpture to help him assume the pose. Source: Sumter County Gallery of Art Director Karen Watson

boyfriend while she was moving her stuff out of the home she shared. The boyfriend had pulled Whitlee Jones’ hair and dragged her in November 2012 before things cooled off enough for her to gather her belongings and grab a knife in case he attacked her again. As Jones took her stuff to her car, Eric Lee grabbed her, shook her and told her their relationship was over and it was her fault. She stabbed him once and waited for police. He died later at the hospital, according to the Supreme Court ruling . In its 17-page ruling, the Supreme Court cited the sometimes contradictory or incomplete portions of the stand-your-ground law, and asked legislators to clarify under what circumstances someone can claim self-defense if they kill a stranger or someone else in their home. They also asked them to determine if all defendants deserve a hearing on a stand-your-ground defense

COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina Supreme Court is asking legislators to help them better define the state’s “stand-your-ground” self-defense law, but a group of senators said Thursday that immediately expanding the law isn’t the right way to do it. A Senate subcommittee decided not to vote on a bill Thursday that would shift the burden to prosecutors to prove that those who have killed someone were not in fear for their lives when claiming self-defense and allow an instant appeal that could delay trials for years if a judge rules against a defendant. The bill passed the House 106-0 in February. “This is a bad idea,” said Sen. Greg Hembree, a Republican who was a prosecutor in Horry County. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey pointed out the Supreme Court ruling from Wednesday, which upheld a judge’s determination that a Charleston County woman could claim self-defense in the stabbing of her

through play and whimsy.” Watson advises, “Don’t miss this chance to see a true American master right here in Sumter.” “Serious Fun,” including “The Recruit,” will be on display through June 17 at the Sumter County Gallery of Art, 200 Hasell St., in the Sumter County Cultural Center (Patriot Hall). For more information, contact Watson at (803) 775-0543 or scgadirector@gmail.com. Visit the gallery’s website at www.sumtergallery.org.

before a trial can start. With only seven days left in the General Assembly’s session, Massey said Thursday that it was likely too late to find a good solution. “If you rush it, you might not fix it. You might make it worse,” the Edgefield Republican said. No one spoke in favor of expanding the stand-yourground law at Thursday’s hearing. But three women belonging to groups fighting gun violence said the bill would make South Carolina the easiest state in the county in which to claim self-defense. A culture of “shoot first, ask questions later,” would be created, said Lucy McBath, whose son Jordan Davis was killed in Florida by a man angered by his loud music. The man unsuccessfully tried a stand-yourground defense. In South Carolina, defendants have to show their lives were in danger when they killed someone if they want to argue self-defense.

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POLICY FROM PAGE A1 was not yet known when this meeting would take place. “This is a sensitive issue, and what we really need to do is take our time,” he said. “We know what the president has mandated, and we’re going to honor what he mandated. However, we’re going to take our time and look at this issue because it’s very sensitive not only to the board but to the community at large.” The policy committee consists of three board members: McGhaney, the Rev. Ralph Canty and Vice Chairwoman Karen Michalik. McGhaney said the board would obtain input from other board members and the community. Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker said he is aware of eight transgender students in the district. There are a total of 17,277 students. Baker said when, and if, a policy committee meeting would be held, could depend on federal law. As reported in the Associated Press, President Obama’s administration sent a letter to all school districts on May 13 ordering every public school in America to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice or risk losing federal education funding if they do not comply with the order. The letter, however, was legally nonbinding, AP stated. AP also reported that on Monday the U.S. Department of Justice sued North Carolina over a law in the state prohibiting people from using public facilities that were opposite of their sex. Passed on

March 23, the law, commonly referred to as HB2, bans individuals from using public bathrooms that do not correspond with their biological sex as dictated by their birth certificates. “I think the whole thing is centered around getting more information and seeing how other pending litigations are going to play out,” Baker said. “There’s a lot of uncertainty.” Baker said the outcome of the North Carolina case might determine what “teeth” the federal government will bring to enforce transgender bathroom policies. “Right now the possibilities are not realities,” he said. “I think the appropriate thing to do is to step back and see what’s going to transpire.” Louise Marlowe, a retired teacher and a parent of a son in high school, said she attended the special called meeting because she was con-

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Several attendees of the Sumter School Board meeting burst into applause after the board announced they would suspend third reading on transgender bathrooms policy Thursday afternoon at the district office. cerned with how the district would implement the policy. “I’m not saying that I’m not sensitive to transgender students; I am; but at the same time there’s a potential for harm if others abuse the policy,” Marlowe said. “I was in opposition of the policy, as I

don’t see how the district would regulate the use of the restrooms and the locker rooms.” Laurie Merchant, a parent of three children in the school district, said she believed the proposed policy “would open the door for peo-

ple to find loopholes to abuse it.” “This would potentially put children in situations that they wouldn’t know how to handle,” Merchant said. “I think this would cause more problems within the schools and more discipline issues. We need to be sensitive, but we also need to be sensible with the decisions that we make.” Jennifer Leviner, who has two children in the district, said her largest concern was how the policy would affect students. “I don’t know if children are comfortable with what potentially was being presented to them,” Leviner said. “I don’t think the policy was the right resolution. I’m satisfied with the board’s decision today. I think a lot more research needs to be done, and more ideas brought to the table.”

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Networks park the old, familiar on Friday nights BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH For those keeping score, we’ve seen a bloodbath of network cancellations, particularly at ABC and Fox. But amidst the carnage, Friday nights remain remarkably unchanged. Three series wrap up their seasons tonight. All will return in the fall. Black Claw strikes as “Grimm” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14) ends season five. Personality issues nix an offer on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG), wrapping up its seventh season, and the compound comes under siege on the third-season finale of “The Originals” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14). Most series on this season’s Friday-night schedule have already been renewed, including “Blue Bloods” and “Hawaii Five-O.” ABC has renewed its Friday night comedies “Dr. Ken” and “Last Man Standing.” Look for Fox to shake things up a bit next year with its “new” adaptation of “The Exorcist” as a weekly horror series. The relative stability of Friday-night series is based in part on low expectations. While programmers still fight for big audiences on Sunday nights, the most-watched evening of the week, and Thursdays, the nights when movie studios spend the most advertising on their new weekend openings, Friday nights remains the place where networks park the old and familiar. Tim Allen, Tom Selleck, “Nightline” and “20/20” have been around for some time. “Hawaii Five-O” is a reboot of a show that aired some five decades ago. This lack of energy may have created an opening for innovation. Friday nights, or rather Fridays, is when Netflix launches most of its original programming. The streaming company knows viewers can watch their offerings anytime, but Fridays have become the day to get traction and attention. Just how old and familiar has Friday-night network fare become? CBS offers “The I Love Lucy Superstar Special” (8 p.m., TV-PG), back-to-back, colorized episodes of the beloved series from the 1950s, featuring Lucy’s encounters

real estate agents in his employ on “Undercover Boss” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). • Robert Duvall and Karen Black star in the 1974 adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s novel “The Outfit” (10 p.m., TCM).

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with famous faces, including John Wayne and George Reeves. It’s interesting to note that CBS — the network that didn’t feel it necessary to retain the younger viewers who tuned in to “Supergirl” — ends the week with a glance at an actor who played “Superman” back when Eisenhower was president. Reeves died in 1959. • Magicians audition on two helpings of “Masters of Illusion” (8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., TV-PG), entering its third season on the CW network. It’s been around a lot longer than that. A popular “Star Search” for the sleight-ofhand profession, it got its start on the PAX network (now ION) back in 2000. So, technically, it’s even older than the “CSI” franchise, which CBS just made disappear earlier this week. The loose confederation of MyNetworkTV channels reanimated the series in 2009, and it’s been offering illusionists a showcase on the CW since 2014. Speaking of very familiar TV fare, Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark”) hosts. • A teen (Emma Stone) uses her high school’s rumor mill to her advantage in the 2010 comedy “Easy A” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). Generally positive reviews focused on Stone’s performance.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • A frustrated writer (Jack Nicholson) becomes a hotel caretaker with dire results in director Stanley Kubrick’s

1980 adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel “The Shining” (7 p.m., AMC). • Victoria Justice and Brooke Shields star in the 2010 teen comedy “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” (7:15 p.m., Nicktoons). • A CEO poses as one of the

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A honeymoon crowdfunding site on “Beyond the Tank” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Tom

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Selleck stars in “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * “Dateline” (10 p.m., NBC) * “20/20” (10 p.m., ABC).

Think you’ve seen every Jeff Bridges movie? An unlikely Romeo and Juliet story erupts in the middle of a feud between two Tennessee mountain families in the 1973 drama “Lolly Madonna XXX” (8 p.m., TCM), starring Rod Steiger, Robert Ryan and Jeff Bridges. In a contemporary review, Vincent Canby used the word “disaster” and “rotten” (twice) in his first two sentences.

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Donald, Hillary and the Bernie factor

ASHINGTON — Among the abundant ironies of this election cycle, there is this: We are now in the eighth year of the most liberal administration since Lyndon Johnson’s. The primary elections reveal a national mood of anxiety, apprehension and anger, in turn reflecting stagnation at home and failure abroad. Twothirds of Americans think the CHARLES country is on Krauthammer the wrong track. Yet after nearly two terms of Barack Obama’s corrosively unsuccessful liberalism — both parties have decisively moved left. Hillary Clinton cannot put away a heretofore marginal, self-declared socialist. He has forced her into leftward genuflections on everything from trade to national health care. At the same time, Bernie Sanders has created a remarkably resilient insurgency calling for — after Obama, mind you — a political revolution of the left. The Republicans’ ideological about-face is even more pronounced. They’ve chosen as their leader a nationalist populist who hardly bothers to pretend any allegiance to conservatism. Indeed, Donald Trump is, like Sanders, running to the left of Clinton on a host of major issues including trade, Wall Street, NATO and interventionism. It turns out that the ultimate general election question is not where Cruz or Rubio or Kasich supporters are going — almost all seem to be making their tortuous way to Trump — but where do Bernie Sanders’ supporters go? Most will, of course, go to Hillary. Some will stay home. But Trump is making a not-sosubtle pitch to those Democrats and independents who gave Sanders his victories in the industrial Midwest. The Trump and Sanders constituencies share one stark characteristic: They are both overwhelmingly white. In the Rust Belt, the appeal is to middle- and working-class voters who have suffered economic and social dislocation. The question is whether Trump can win a sufficient number of those voters, erstwhile Reagan Democrats, to flip just a few states that, like Michigan and Pennsylvania, have gone Democratic for the last six elections. Which is why Clinton is treating Sanders so (relatively) gently. She wants to be rid of him but cannot alienate his constituency — especially after the ruckus made by his supporters at the Nevada state convention and after his string of recent victories in West Virginia, Indiana and Oregon and the virtual draw in Kentucky.

She needs him. Normally, endorsements don’t matter in American politics. But the Sanders constituency is substantial and very loyal. And rather angry now as they can see the Clinton machine winning the nomination through superdelegates. She needs his blessing and active support in the general election. If not carefully cultivated and appeased, say, on the party platform and/or vice presidential choice, Sanders could very well disappear after the Philadelphia convention and leave her to her own devices — which are much lacking, as demonstrated in her recent primary losses. She needs to keep his legions in the game through November. At the very least, she needs him to warn his followers away from a Trump temptation. That, after all, is Trump’s path to victory: Add a few industrial blue states to the traditional must-win swing states — Ohio and Florida, most obviously — and pull off an Electoral College win. The Clinton counterstrategy is based on the global demographics. Trump’s unfavorable numbers are impressive: 79 percent among Hispanics, 73 percent among nonwhites, 72 percent among young people, 64 percent among women, 57 percent in the general population. Which is the more compelling scenario? Right now, Clinton has the distinct advantage. Flipping reliably Democratic states, as well as lowering Trump’s high negatives, are both very difficult. But there’s one wild card: events — unforeseen, unforeseeable, yet near inevitable. We are highly unlikely to go the next six months without a significant crisis. In September 2008, the financial collapse cemented Obama’s victory when he, the novice, reacted far more calmly and steadily than did John McCain, the veteran. This time around, Trump reacted to the terror attack in San Bernardino with a nakedly nativist, shamelessly demagogic, yet politically shrewd call for (temporarily, allegedly) banning all Muslims from entering the U.S. Roundly denounced by Democrats and leading Republicans alike, Trump watched his poll numbers go through the roof. Turns out that GOP voters supported the ban, 2 to 1. A candidate with the tactical acuity to successfully deploy such breathtaking, bigotrytinged cynicism is not to be trifled with. Under normal circumstances, Clinton wins. But if the fire alarm goes off between now and Election Day, all bets are off. Clinton had better be ready. Trump has shown that he will be. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2016, The Washington Post Writers Group.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TRANSGENDER DIRECTIVE AN ABUSE OF POWER There are legitimate arguments on both sides of the transgender debate. While this is an important issue that warrants thoughtful, respectful discussion, the recent commentary titled “the dictatorial transgender proclamation” highlights a much more important issue that should be on the front page of every newspaper in the country. Americans from both parties should be screaming that the executive branch cannot do what President Obama just did. Instead, any negative articles are buried on back pages and editorial “opinion pieces” are making this about an unnecessary civil rights battle. The bathroom wars will pass, but the precedent setting damage to our constitution will impact future generations. A United States President does not have the power to use bribery (the threat of withholding funds) to force states to implement social policy. This is exactly what President Obama just did. President Obama is not the first president to abuse executive power. Maintaining the balance of powers has been a struggle since our founding. However, President Obama has taken executive power to an undeniably unconstitutional level and newspapers and Americans just ignore his actions. Maybe the left is silent because they believe the ends justify the means or justify silence by blaming a difficult Republican-controlled

Congress. Will that same left agree to give a president Trump this much power? Everyone should tremble at the thought of a Trump, Sanders, or Clinton with unchecked power. That’s a dictator. Some believe that Obama has been treated unfairly and maybe that’s true. However, if George Bush had issued a conservative issue edict similar to this transgender policy edict, there would have been rioting because newspapers all over the country would have made this the front page article citing an unconstitutional abuse of power. Lawsuits would still be in the courts. This executive abuse must stop. Both parties must demand that we return to constitutional principles that balance power that keeps a president in check. Newspaper editors must do their jobs and report critically, fairly and tough on both sides of the aisle. The stakes are too high for no action. DENNIS TURNER Sumter

WRITER BOILS IT DOWN: HILLARY BAD; TRUMP GOOD After reading Mr. Loyd Young’s letter just now, I thought I might help him a bit. Mr. Osteen, who, by the way, I think is a fine individual whose editorials are always spot on, probably got a lot of that information from the so-called “mainstream media,” which by now all Democrats believe are all the news channels other than Fox. You know, the ones that manipulate news reports to

WHO REPRESENTS YOU? SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL

SUMTER CITY COUNCIL

DISTRICT 1 — Naomi D. Sanders 5605 Borden Road Rembert, SC 29128 (803) 499-3947 (home)

MAYOR — Joseph T. McElveen Jr. 20 Buford St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-0382 jmcelveen@sumter-sc.com

DISTRICT 2 — Artie Baker 3680 Bakersfield Lane Dalzell, SC 29040 803-469-3638 (home) DISTRICT 3 — James Byrd Jr. 13 E. Canal St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 468-1719 (mobile) (803) 778-0796 (office) (803) 436-2108 (Fax) jbyrd@sumtercountysc.org

WARD 1 — Thomas J. Lowery 829 Legare St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-9298 tlowery@sumter-sc.com WARD 2 — Ione Dwyer P.O. Box 1492 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 481-4284 idwyer@sumter-sc.com

DISTRICT 4 — Charles T. Edens 760 Henderson St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 775-0044 (home) (803) 236-5759 (mobile)

WARD 3 — Calvin K. Hastie Sr. 810 S. Main St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 774-7776 chastie@sumter-sc.com

DISTRICT 5 — Vivian FlemingMcGhaney 9770 Lynches River Road Lynchburg, SC 29080 (803) 437-2797 (home) (803) 495-3247 (office)

WARD 4 — Colleen Yates 437 W. Hampton Ave. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-3259 cyates@sumter-sc.com

DISTRICT 6 — James T. McCain Jr. 317 W. Bartlette St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-2353 (home) (803) 607-2777 (mobile) DISTRICT 7 — Eugene Baten P.O. Box 3193 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 773-0815 (home)

WARD 5— Robert Galiano 608 Antlers Drive Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 469-0005 bgaliano@sumter-sc.com WARD 6 — David Merchant 26 Paisley Park Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-1086 dmerchant@sumter-sc.com

fit their own agenda. (NBC News ring a bell?) You say that Republicans will lie about anyone they don’t like, so anything they say about Hillary should be taken with a bag of salt. Funny you mention “bag of salt.” With all the things that Hillary has or is being investigated about and her denials about those investigations, some of us think its more of a comparison of Hillary and a bag of something else other than salt. You mention Hillary was a very effective private attorney. Do you mean before or after she was fired from the law firm in Arkansas for lying? And, yes, I can’t argue the fact she helped Bill as First Lady. I believe she did go to the women in Bill’s life and help “convince” them to be silent about Bills “indiscretions.” You say Republicans have spent 40 million dollars trying to “hurt” Hillary. You apparently forgot the fact that the Washington Post has 20 reporters assigned to dig up dirt on Trump. And they sure are doing a fantastic job! (See “manipulation” paragraph above). Mr. Young, I repeat to you what I told Mr. Campbell the other day: Please wake up and realize the Democrat Party doesn’t care about you. They care about themselves only. One thing you are spot on with. The Republicans ARE crazy, crazy with anticipation that a Trump administration will try to undo the damage that your so called “messiah” that currently occupies the oval office has FORCED on this country. DENNIS E. VICKERS Wedgefield

STATE LAWMAKERS Rep. Grady Brown, D-Bishopville District 50 420 S. Main St. Bishopville, SC 29010 (803) 484-6832 (home) (803) 734-2934 (Columbia) Rep. Joe Neal, D-Hopkins District 70 P.O. Box 5 Hopkins, SC 29061 (803) 776-0353 (home) (803) 734-9142 (fax) (803) 734-2804 (Columbia) jn@schouse.org Rep. Dr. Robert L. Ridgeway III, D-Clarendon District 64 117 N. Brooks St. Manning, SC 29102 (803) 938-3087(home) (803) 212-6929 (Columbia) Rep. Murrell Smith Jr., R-Sumter District 67 P.O. Box 580 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 778-2471 (business) (803) 778-1643 (fax) (803) 734-3042 (Columbia) murrellsmith@schouse.gov Rep. J. David Weeks, D-Sumter District 51 2 Marlborough Court Sumter, SC 29154 (803) 775-5856 (business) (803) 734-3102 (Columbia) Sen. Gerald Malloy, D-Darlington District 29 1216 Salem Road Hartsville, SC 29550 (843) 339-3000 (803) 212-6148 (Columbia)

Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, D-Manning District 36 P.O. Box 156, Manning, 29102 (803) 435-8117 (home) (803) 212-6108 (Columbia) Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, D-Sumter District 35 P. O. Box 57, Sumter, 29151 (803) 775-1263 (business (803) 212-6132 (Columbia) NATIONAL LAWMAKERS Rep. Mick Mulvaney — 5th District 1207 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5501 531-A Oxford Drive Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 327-1114 Rep. Jim Clyburn — 6th District 319 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3315 1703 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 799-1100 jclyburn@hr.house.gov Sen. Lindsey Graham 290 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5972 Midlands Regional Office 508 Hampton Street, Suite 202 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 933-0112 (main) Sen. Tim Scott 167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6121 (202) 228-5143 (fax) 1301 Gervais St., Suite 825 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 771-6112 (803) 771-6455 (fax)

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SUPPORT GROUPS month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 AA — Monday-Friday, noon E. Cedar St., Florence. Call and 5:30Support p.m.; Saturday, 8 Groups: May 20, 2016 (843) 661-3746. p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Amputee Support Group — and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. Fourth Tuesday each month, (803) 775-1852. 5:30 p.m., Carolinas RehabilAA Women’s Meeting — itation Hospital, 121 E. Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 WarCedar St., Florence. Call ren St. (803) 775-1852. (843) 661-3746. AA Spanish Speaking — SunEFMP Parent Exchange Group day, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. — Last Tuesday each (803) 775-1852. month, 11 a.m.-noon, AirAA “How it Works” Group — man and Family Readiness Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., Center. Support to service 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) members who have a de494-5180. pendent with a disability or 441 AA Support Group — Mon- illness. Call Dorcus at (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue at day, Tuesday and Friday, (803) 847-2377. 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441. AA Summerton Group — WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. Sickle Cell Support Group — Manning Al-Anon Family Group last Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South — Thursday, 7:30 p.m., BeSumter Resource Center, havioral Health Building, 14 337 Manning Ave. Call (803) Church St., Manning. Call 774-6181. Angie at (803) 435-8085. Divorce Care — Wednesdays, C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — 6:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Church, 2401 Bethel Church Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Road. Call (803) 481-2160. Owens at (803) 607-4543. Grief Share — Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 Bethel Church MONDAY MEETINGS: Road. Call (803) 481-2160. Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — second Monday of each month, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 3166763. Find the group on Facebook.

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November, 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — First Tuesday at noon and third Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Carolyn at (803) 469-6059, Mary at (803) 979-4498, Margaret at (803) 469-6887 or Karen at (803) 236-6782. Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Tuesdays, 11 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD, coping skills, claims and benefits. Parkinson’s Support Group — Second Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 661-3746. Sumter Amputee Support Group — Second Tuesday each month, 6:30 p.m., Sumter Prosthetics & Orthotics, 259 Broad St. Call (803) 8834356. Sumter Chapter Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) — Third Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one to murder in a violent way. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Third Tuesday each

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Picking up EUGENIA LAST more skills, signing up for courses or going back to school full-time will help you move in a new direction. Don’t feel bound to a contract that has not stayed true to its original promise. It’s time to put yourself first.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let everyone know how you feel so that you can move forward with your plans and the things you want to accomplish. You’ll get the support and suggestions you need to help make a noteworthy transition.

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., National Health Care, 1018 N. Guignard Drive. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346. Journey of Hope (for family members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

FRIDAY MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery — Fridays, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion). For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc. Wateree AIDS Task Force Support Group — Third Friday, 11:30 a.m., 508 W. Liberty St. Call Kevin at (803) 778-0303.

DAILY PLANNER

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WEATHER

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Gaﬀney 62/58 Spartanburg 62/57

Greenville 64/57

Columbia 69/63

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Today: A touch of rain. Winds northeast 7-14 mph. Saturday: Warmer with a thunderstorm in spots. Winds west 4-8 mph.

Aiken 70/63

ON THE COAST

Charleston 78/68

Today: A shower and thunderstorm around. High 73 to 80. Saturday: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm, mainly early. High 79 to 85.

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expose you to different beliefs. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make travel plans if it will help you gain insight into something you want to pursue. Talking with someone who has experience will help you decide whether to sign up for a course, find a mentor or pursue a career in teaching. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make plans with people who share your interests. Love and romance will improve your personal life and help you discover the best professional path to take. An unexpected change at home will be beneficial.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Problems with institutions, rules and regulations are best dealt with GEMINI (May 21-June 20): quickly. If you linger too long over Someone will try to take advantage details, you will look suspicious. of your vulnerability, so examine all Domestic changes will help proposals carefully. Don’t make stabilize your life and bring you donations toward something that promises the impossible. Keep your peace of mind. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look ideas and plans a secret until you over your personal papers and have everything in place to move update important documents. If forward. you feel uncertain about a financial CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your ability to see things differently than transaction, take a pass. Investing in yourself will bring the best others will play in your favor. Be original and express your thoughts rewards. Work at improving your image. with passion. The outcome will be beneficial and put you in a good AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep position to negotiate. emotional issues under control. The LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t be too less you say, the easier it will be to accomplish your professional goals. open about your plans. The Be aggressive about putting your changes you want to make will skills to the test, and you will make have a far greater impact if you take everyone by surprise. Don’t let an impression on someone influential. an emotional incident lead to a disagreement with someone you PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Watch love. Keep the peace. what others do and try not to feel pressured. The more you know, the VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): more difficult it will be for Communication will help you someone to take advantage of you. decide whether something you Do your own negotiating and take want to pursue is doable. Make care of your investments plans to socialize and engage in personally. Romance looks activities that will encourage you to take on a pursuit that will promising.

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

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Friday, May 20, 2016 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP softball

Laurence Manning reigns LMA’s Hussey shuts down TSA again By PATRICK ENZOR Special to The Sumter Item

Liz Hussey proved to be the problem that Thomas Sumter Academy’s softball team couldn’t solve. After pitching a 3-hit shutout in Game 2 of the SCISA state championship series, Hussey took to the circle again on Thursday in the deciding Game 3 and tossed a 5-hit gem as the Lady Swampcats rolled to a 9-1 victory and a state title in a rain-shortened game at the Lakewood High School field. The game was called with LMA batting with two outs in the top of the seventh inning due to rain. It was 6-1 to begin the inning, but TSA walked five straight batters and struggled to grip the wet softball. The Lady Generals missed out at a chance for a third straight state title. They were the defending 3A state champions after winning the 2A title in 2014. “Liz is an amazing pitcher,” said LMA head coach Maria Rowland, whose team finished the year with an 18-10 record. “The fact that she had been hurt and came back at the end RICK CARPENTER/THE SUMTER ITEM

The Laurence Manning Academy softball teamn celebrates after beating Thomas Sumter9-1 on Thursday at the Lakewood High School field.

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PREP baseball

Rain postpones WH-LMA Game 3 BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

The storm cell stayed right along Interstate 95 and dumped a lot of rain on the ground at Francis Marion University’s Sparrow Stadium. The result was the field was too wet to play, so for the second time this week the SCISA 3A state championship baseball series between Laurence Manning Academy and Wilson Hall had to be postponed. The time and place for the finale still has yet to be set in stone. With the Swampcats having graduation tonight, the first available time would be Saturday. The two teams are hoping to finally take the field at Sparrow Stadium in

Florence for a 7 p.m. contest, but that was still up in the air as of press time because of more rain forecasted. The next date would then be on Monday at a time and place to be determined. The schools will likely check the updated forecast sometime today to try and make an official determination of whether or not the game can be played on Saturday, Wilson Hall athletic director Glen Rector said via text message. Rain also postponed the second contest until Wednesday — a game won by LMA 4-3 in nine innings to force the decisive Game 3. “Just nothing we could do about it,”

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KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Laurence Manning Academy’s Braydon Osteen, right, tries to beat out a throw at first as Wilson Hall first baseman Drew Talley, left, stretches for the throw during the Swampcats’ 4-3 victory in nine innings on Wednesday at Tucker Belangia Diamond in Manning.

PRO BASKETBALL

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Klay Thompson has carried Warriors during postseason

Dalzell, Manning playing in Florence Invitational

By JANIE McCAULEY The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — A far cry from his brash, former basketball-playing father, Klay Thompson is perfectly content to be the soft-spoken, second superstar behind MVP Stephen Curry. He is more than happy to let Draymond Green do the arguing, arm flexing and trash talking. Yet Thompson’s hardnosed performances on both ends of the court all postseason are arguably the biggest reason the defending champion Warriors are back in the Western Conference finals and one step closer to a repeat title. “He doesn’t say a lot, but he absorbs a lot. He’s all

over it, he kind of sends off this vibe that he’s a little out there, but it’s the old expression ‘still waters run deep,’ something like that,” coach Steve Kerr said. “There’s a lot more in there than you think.” Thompson, he just wants to play. “We’ve got a huge fan base, but it’s not No. 1 on my list,” Thompson said of engaging with supporters and the media. “I just enjoy, I love playing the game.” After he carried Golden State for much of the first two rounds, Thompson’s teammates took the pressure off with a balanced performance in Wednesday night’s 118-91 Game 2 win against the Thunder that notched the Western Conference fi-

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nals at one game apiece. Earlier in the playoffs, Thompson shared how Kerr challenged him to “channel my inner Reggie Miller” and constantly keep moving. Kerr has appreciated Thompson’s ability to drive and dish and making things happen without the ball — and he did it much of the time without fellow Splash Brother Curry, who was sidelined with ankle and knee injuries. So, when Golden State eliminated Portland in five games last round, Curry offered one final thing: A thoughtful shout out to Thompson and all he has meant during this title

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By DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@thitem.com The American Legion baseball League III season begins next week, but the DalzellShaw Post 175 Jets and Manning-Santee Post 68 will get a head start this weekend. Dalzell and Manning will be playing in the Florence Post 1 Invitational tournament beginning today and running through Sunday. The tournament was originally scheduled to be played at Legion Field, but Post 1 head coach Derick Urquhart said today’s games will likely be played at the South Florence High School field because of poor field conditions following Thursday’s rain. Manning will face Hartsville today at 5:30 p.m. with the Jets taking on Florence at 8. On

Saturday, Dalzell will play Horry at 4 p.m. with Post 68 facing Florence at 6:30. On Sunday, the Jets will take on Hartsville at noon and Manning will face Horry beginning at 2:30 p.m. Manning, which went 9-14 last season, is in its first season under head coach Spencer Jordan. Jordan, the headmaster at Laurence Manning Academy, was once the head coach at Dalzell-Shaw. The Jets will begin their second season under head coach Gene Durant. They were 1-21 last year. Dalzell will open its League III schedule on Tuesday at Riley Park against Sumter Post 15. The teams will play three games next week. They will play at Thomas Sumter

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Pirates feast on Braves’ young pitching staff PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco homered and tripled, John Jaso collected three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Thursday night. Polanco hit a two-run shot to left-center in the second off Mike Foltynewicz (1-2) and finished 2 for 4. The left fielder is hitting .461 (12 for 26) in his last seven games. Staked to an early lead, Jeff Locke didn’t let it go to waste. Locke (2-3) allowed two runs and seven hits in seven innings to win for just the second time in eight starts this season. Following eight shutout innings in a win at Kansas City last Saturday, Foltynewicz struggled. The 23-yearold lasted just three innings, giving up five runs and seven hits as the Braves fell to 10-30, the worst record in the majors. Jeff Francouer went 3 for 4 with his fifth home run of the season for Atlanta. The Pirates feasted on Atlanta’s young pitching staff, scoring 29 runs while taking three of four in the series. As they did in wins on Monday and Tuesday, Pittsburgh attacked early.

Brewers 5 Cubs 3 MILWAUKEE — Junior Guerra struck out a careerhigh 11, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Chris Carter homered and the Milwaukee Brewers slowed the Chicago Cubs with a 5-3 victory Thursday. Jason Hammel (5-1) allowed four runs and five hits in six innings. He had been 8-0 with a 2.37 ERA in 11 career starts against the Brew-

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Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen (left) greets Gregory Polanco after scoring on Polanco’s 2-run home run in the Pirates‘ 8-2 win over Atlanta on Thursday in Pittsburgh. ers. Chicago, a big-league best 28-11, has lost three times in a four-game span for the first time this season. The Cubs scored seven runs in the three-game series. Making his first start against Chicago, Guerra (3-0) gave up Dexter Fowler’s 15th career leadoff homer but settled down to allow three runs and five hits in seven innings.

Mariners 7 Orioles 2 BALTIMORE — Adam Lind broke open a close game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 Thursday to complete another successful road series. Leonys Martin also homered for the Mariners, who took two of three from Baltimore to improve to an ALbest 15-7 in away games. Seattle is 6-0-1 in seven road series. Nathan Karns (4-1) al-

lowed one run and four hits in five innings, striking out five and walking none. The right-hander is unbeaten in seven starts since April 9. Pedro Alvarez and Adam Jones had RBIs for the Orioles, who have dropped three of four following a seven-game winning streak.

INDIANS 7 REDS 2 CINCINNATI — Carlos Santana hit two two-run homers, and Josh Tomlin stayed unbeaten by allowing only five hits while pitching into the eighth inning, leading Cleveland to its the first sweep of their annual intrastate series. The Indians won two games in Cleveland and two at Great American Ball Park by outscoring the Reds 43-16. Neither team had swept the season series that started in 1997. Tomlin (6-0) won his sixth straight decision on the road.

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Sumter’s Ward lands spot in U.S. Open Sectional qualifying WALLACE, N.C. – Sumter’s Dalton Ward was one of five golfers to earn a spot in the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying with his performance in a local qualifier on Thursday at River Landing. Ward shot a 4-under par 68 to earn the spot. Sectional qualifying, conducted over 36 holes, will be held on Monday, June 6, at 10 sites in the United States. State title games in Sumter today Two SCHSL baseball state champions will be crowned in Sumter today in the deciding games of best-of-3 series. Aynor and Strom Thurmond will play for the 2A title at Riley Park beginning at 7 p.m. The third game of the 1A series between Latta and McBee will be played at the Lakewood High field beginning at 7 p.m.

Clemson 2 Notre Dame 1 NOTRE DAME, Ind. -Clemson defeated Notre Dame 2-1 in 11 innings on Thursday at Frank Eck Stadium. The Tigers improved to 36-18 overall and 14-14 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. ND fell to 27-25 and 11-15. Charlie Barnes of Sumter had an outstanding performance in a no-decision. Barnes worked eight innings, allowing one run and six hits. He struck out seven and walked none.

Nelson first round suspended IRVING, Texas — Jordan Spieth finished off a 6-under 64 just before dark Thursday and was within a stroke of the lead when the first

round of the AT&T Byron Nelson was suspended. Sergio Garcia, Danny Lee and Johnson Wagner all shot 63. Lee and Wagner, like Spieth, were just able to complete the round that started 2 1/2 hours late after early morning rain. Dallas native Spieth, who just missed a long eagle chance on the par-5 16th that would have matched the lead, is playing only his second tournament since squandering a five-stroke lead on the back nine at the Masters. The world’s No. 2-ranked player missed the cut last week at The Players Championship. Dustin Johnson and Freddie Jacobson also had 64s. Tom Hoge, one of 30 players unable to finish, was 6 under through 14 holes.

Perry Regions Tradition leader BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Kenny Perry birdied the final hole for an 8-under 64 and a two-stroke lead in the Regions Tradition, the first of five PGA Tour Champions majors. Bernhard Langer bogeyed No. 18 for a 66 to fall into a second-place tie with Gene Sauers at Greystone Golf and Country Club, hosting its first Champions event since the Bruno’s Memorial Classic in 2005. Perry won the Regions Tradition a few miles away at Shoal Creek in 2014, and the 14-time PGA Tour winner started on a roll. He birdied five of the first eight holes in a bogey-free round. He was in a tie going into 18 with Langer, who had three straight birdies starting on No. 11. Billy Andrade was three strokes back at 67, and de-

fending champion Jeff Maggert shot 68. With an eagle and a double bogey, John Daly finished his first round in a PGA Tour Champions major with a 70. He made an eagle from the fairway on the 435yard fifth hole. Two holes later, came the double bogey after Daly’s drive went into the rough.

Miyazato LPGA leader WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Mika Miyazato had five birdies in a six-hole stretch and finished with a 6-under 65 to take the first-round lead in the Kingsmill Championship. In tricky conditions on the rain-soaked River Course, the 26-year-old Japanese player closed her opening nine with the birdie run, dropped a stroke on the par-5 third, and rebounded with birdies on the par-4 sixth and eighth holes. She won the 2012 Safeway Classic in Oregon for her lone tour title. The greens where a lot faster than expected, though they were receptive and the players were allowed to lift, clean and place their golf balls in the fairways. Defending champion Minjee Lee and Brittany Lincicome were a stroke back. Lee made her lone bogey on the closing par-4 18th. The 19-year-old Australian won last year at Kingsmill in a Monday finish and added her second tour title last month in Hawaii. Top-ranked Lydia Ko closed with a birdie for a 73. The 19-year-old New Zealander was 5 over in a sixhole stretch in the middle of the round with a double bogey and three bogeys. From staff, wire reports

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MLB Standings By The Associated Press

National League East Division Washington Philadelphia New York Miami Atlanta Central Division Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati West Division San Francisco Colorado Los Angeles Arizona San Diego

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Wednesday’s Games

Philadelphia 4, Miami 2 Atlanta 3, Pittsburgh 1 Cleveland 8, Cincinnati 7, 12 innings Washington 7, N.Y. Mets 1 Chicago Cubs 2, Milwaukee 1, 13 innings St. Louis 2, Colorado 0 N.Y. Yankees 4, Arizona 2 L.A. Angels 8, L.A. Dodgers 1 San Francisco 2, San Diego 1

Thursday’s Games

Milwaukee 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Colorado at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 9:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Atlanta (Wisler 1-3) at Philadelphia (Nola 3-2), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (Butler 2-1) at Pittsburgh (Cole 4-3), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Peralta 2-4) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 5-1), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 1-4) at Cincinnati (Straily 2-1), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Roark 2-3) at Miami (Nicolino 2-1), 7:10 p.m. Arizona (Corbin 1-3) at St. Louis (Martinez 4-3), 8:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 7-0) at San Francisco (Peavy 1-4), 10:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kazmir 3-3) at San Diego (Friedrich 0-1), 10:40 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 3:05 p.m. Arizona at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 4:10 p.m. Seattle at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, 7:15 p.m. Washington at Miami, 7:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

AMERICAN League East Division Baltimore Boston Tampa Bay Toronto New York

W L Pct GB 24 15 .615 — 25 16 .610 — 19 19 .500 4½ 19 23 .452 6½ 17 22 .436 7

Central Division Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Minnesota West Division Seattle Texas Oakland Los Angeles Houston

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Wednesday’s Games

Detroit 6, Minnesota 3 Kansas City 3, Boston 2 Oakland 8, Texas 1 Baltimore 5, Seattle 2 Tampa Bay 6, Toronto 3 Cleveland 8, Cincinnati 7, 12 innings Houston 5, Chicago White Sox 3 Boston 5, Kansas City 2 N.Y. Yankees 4, Arizona 2 L.A. Angels 8, L.A. Dodgers 1.

Thursday’s Games

Seattle 7, Baltimore 2 Cleveland at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Houston at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Seattle at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Texas at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 9:35 p.m. Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Seattle at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Detroit, 4:10 p.m. Texas at Houston, 7:15 p.m. Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

NHL Playoff Schedule By The Associated Press CONFERENCE FINALS

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Pittsburgh 2, Tampa Bay 1 May 13: Tampa Bay 3, Pittsburgh 1 May 16: Pittsburgh 3, Tampa Bay 2, OT May 18: Pittsburgh 4, Tampa Bay 2 May 20: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay 8 p.m. May 22: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. x-May 24: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay 8 p.m. x-May 26: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

St. Louis 1, San Jose 1 May 15: St. Louis 2, San Jose 1 May 17: San Jose 4, St. Louis 0 May 19: St. Louis at San Jose May 21: St. Louis at San Jose, 7:15 p.m. May 23: San Jose at St. Louis, 8 p.m. x-May 25: St. Louis at San Jose, 9 p.m. x-May 27: San Jose at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

NBA Playoff Schedule By The Associated Press CONFERENCE FINALS

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Cleveland 1, Toronto 0 May 17: Cleveland 115, Toronto 84 May 19: Toronto at Cleveland (n) May 21: Cleveland at Toronto, 8:30 p.m. May 23: Cleveland at Toronto, 8:30 p.m. x-May 25: Toronto at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 27: Cleveland at Toronto, 8:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 29: Toronto at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Oklahoma City 1, Golden State 1 May 16: Oklahoma City 108, Golden State 102 May 18: Golden State 118, Oklahoma City 91 May 22: Golden State at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. May 24: Golden State at Oklahoma City, 9 p.m. x-May 26: Oklahoma City at Golden State, 9 p.m. x-May 28: Golden State at Oklahoma City, 9 p.m. x-May 30: Oklahoma City at Golden State, 9 p.m.

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“It’s about making the most of your opportunities. We got baserunners on, we just didn’t move them.” TSA head coach B.J. Reed

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Laurence Manning’s Baylee Elms connects for a hit during the Lady Swampcats’ 9-1 victory over Thomas Sumter on Thursday in the deciding game of the SCISA 3A state championship series.

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to get us here was huge. “Our sticks finally came alive to give her some relaxation,” she added. TSA actually got to Hussey in the first inning as Haley Hawkins came around to score on Carmen Silvester’s 2-out triple, but the Lady Generals would get just three more hits over the last five innings. “It’s about making the most of your opportunities,” said TSA head coach B.J. Reed, whose team finished at 19-9. “We got baserunners on, we just didn’t move them. “I thought Carmen Silvester pitched a great game, we just didn’t play well behind her,” she added. “The things that defined us all year was that we hit the ball well and made the routine plays. We didn’t make the routine plays tonight, but Liz Hussey pitched a great game.” Hussey struck out 11 of the 18 outs. She also had an assist, so she accounted for twothirds of TSA’s outs. LMA answered in the top of the second with four unearned

runs coming with two outs. Silvester retired the first two batters she faced before walking a batter and hitting another. Four runs scored on an error, a wild pitch and a 2-run single from Sarah Knight Nalley to put the Lady Swampcats on top for good. Reed absorbed the blame. “I need to publicly apologize to our team, our fans,” said Reed, choking up. “Sometimes you can overcoach and we played some kids in positions they hadn’t played. You shouldn’t overcoach. I take full responsibility.” LMA added another two unearned runs in the third inning on Baylee Elms’ 2-run single, scoring Abbie Beard and Ashton Rogers. LMA totaled just four hits on the night, but took advantage of seven walks and four hit batters from Silvester. “They were being discipliced and listening to everything that I was trying to tell them,” said Rowland. “If you have a teenage girl, getting them to listen is a miracle, but I was proud of them.” Elms finished 2-for-4 with two RBI for LMA. Rogers scored two runs.

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Laurence Manning Academy seniors Maddie Cantley, Courtney Beatson and Shelby Harrington, left to right accept the SCISA 3A state championship trophy for the Lady Swampcats.

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Hamlin set to defend Sprint All-Star Race crown By NASCAR Wire Service

other cars and pit-road exit will determine the starting Denny Hamlin currently order. To start the final segholds the title of ‘reigning ment, those cars that pitted champion’ for two of NASwill line up behind those that CAR’s most prestigious races: did not. the Daytona 500 and the NASThe new format should CAR Sprint All-Star Race. cause wild racing in the sprint Come Saturday night, he will to the finish as drivers on new look to continue the strangletires attempt to catch and pass hold on one of them, attempttheir peers on old ones, all in ing to capture a second conthe hopes of a $1 million secutive win in Saturday’s bonus to the winner. NASCAR Sprint All-Star race “Obviously, I think last at Charlotte Motor Speedway year’s format was perfect for (9 p.m. ET on FS1). us,” Hamlin joked. “But at the In order to take home the same time, this will be exciting title, Hamlin will need to navi- for fans and as drivers and gate the new all-star race for- teams, it will really force you mat, consisting of two 50-lap to think through strategy and segments and a 13-lap dash to test how risky you want to be. the finish. Drivers must make It’s an exhibition event where three mandatory two-tirewe lay everything on the line minimum pit stops throughfor a million bucks, so any forout the race: one in Segment mat will make the drivers get 1, the second during the break up on the wheel and throw before Segment 2 and the caution to the wind.” third before lap 85 in Segment Hamlin’s NASCAR Sprint 2. All-Star Race victory was the A random draw determines first for Joe Gibbs Racing in whether the top nine, 10 or 11 its 24 years competing in the cars must enter pit road for a event. Since then, JGR has mandatory four-tire pit stop been the top team in the NASprior to the final 13-lap dash. CAR Sprint Cup Series, winPit road will be closed for all ning 19 of the last 36 (52.7%)

of the season at Dover International Speedway last Friday. As a result of his second straight top-two finish, Crafton jumped to first in the NCWTS standings, two points ahead of Timothy Peters. In five starts, the No. 11 ThorSport Toyota Tundra driver claims one win, two top fives and four top 10s. Crafton will compete for his second win in as many weeks in Friday’s North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (8:30 p.m. ET on FS1). The Tulare, California native won his first File/The Associated Press race at the 1.5-mile track and Denny Hamlin will be trying to defend his title in the Sprint All-Star also owns five top fives, 10 top Race on Saturday in Concord, N.C.. 10s and an 8.2 average finish in 13 starts there. points-paying races. Further track Saturday. “Charlotte is a multi-groove proving his mettle as a big“I personally look forward track,” Crafton said. “Even race driver, Hamlin took the to it. It should be pretty excitthough it has fairly new ascheckered flag in this year’s ing.” phalt, you can move around Daytona 500, winning the race Crafton goes for second con- quite a bit, and that’s what by the closest margin of victo- secutive victory at Charlotte makes it so much fun. The ry in its history. The NASCAR Camping track always puts on a great “As a driver, there’s going to World Truck Series’ sleeping show for the fans. It’s always be a lot of strategy played with giant has awoken. fun for me to go back there, becrew chiefs and drivers,” HamOne week after finishing cause it’s the place where I got lin said. “To see how it all runner-up at Kansas, Matt my first NASCAR Camping works out, we’ll have to see on Crafton produced his first win World Truck Series victory.”

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Federer pulls out of French Open By JEROME PUGMIRE The Associated Press PARIS — Roger Federer pulled out of the French Open on Thursday, ending his record streak of appearing in 65 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments — every one since the start of 2000. The 17-time major champion, who had a knee operation this year but returned to play at the Monte Carlo Masters in early April, has been dealing with a back problem that has limited his schedule in recent weeks. “I regret to announce that I have made the decision not to play in this year’s French Open,” the 34-year-old Federer said in a statement on his website. “I have been making steady progress with my overall fitness, but I am still not 100 percent and feel I might be taking an unnecessary risk by playing in this event before I am really ready.” He has been in Paris this week, practicing on the red clay and testing his back. Last

week, Federer played in the Italian Open and lost to Dominic Thiem in the third round. He withdrew from the Madrid Open the previous week because of back pain. The previous major tournament Federer missed was the 1999 U.S. Open, when he failed to qualify for the main draw. “I am sorry for my fans in Paris, but I very much look forward to returning to Roland Garros in 2017,” said Federer, who lost in the French Open quarterfinals last year to eventual champion Stan Wawrinka. The third-ranked Federer, who has 88 career titles, won his only French Open title in 2009, completing a career Grand Slam. Returning from more than two months out of action after arthroscopic surgery in February for torn cartilage in his left knee, Federer looked comfortable as he reached the quarterfinals in Monte Carlo before losing to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

But the back proved more of a concern. “This decision was not easy to make, but I took it to ensure I could play the remainder of the season and help to extend the rest of my career,” Federer said. “I remain as motivated and excited as ever, and my plan is to achieve the highest level of fitness before returning to the ATP World Tour for the upcoming grass court season.” Skipping the French Open will give Federer more time to rest, recuperate and prepare for Wimbledon, the grasscourt major tournament he has won a record-equaling seven times, and the Summer Olympics. Because of Federer’s withdrawal, nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal will move up from No. 5 to No. 4 in the seedings, meaning he will avoid a possible quarterfinal rematch against topranked Novak Djokovic. The draw is Friday; play begins Sunday.

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Academy’s General Field on Wednesday and return to Riley Park on Thursday. The P-15’s will be starting their second season under head coach Steve Campbell. Sumter was 25-7 last year.

Thursday, June 9 at Camden, 7 p.m. Monday, June 13 at Lexington, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Hartsville, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 Hartsville, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16 Lexington, 7 p.m. Monday, June 20 Manning-Santee, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at ManningSantee, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 ManningSantee, 7 p.m.

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Swampcats head coach Barry Hatfield said of the second weather delay. “We’re going to try to get it in Saturday. The weather is supposed to be bad in the morning and then clear up in the afternoon. “That would be our last opportunity to use that venue and it’s such a beautiful park. So we wanted to try to get the kids to experience that.” One thing the delay does do is help with the pitching for both sides. Buddy Bleasdale is still the likely starter for LMA, but Game 1 starter Ryan Touchberry will have at least five full days of rest under his belt if needed. It also opens the door for closer Taylor Finley and even Wednesday’s starter, Braydon Osteen, to return. “I think Finley threw over 45 pitches, so that’s a little beyond what he’s used to throwing,” Hatfield said. “Osteen got out of there at about 78 pitches. His split-finger doesn’t put a whole lot of stress on his arm and knowing how quickly he bounces back, there’s a possibility we could use him for an inning or two (if the game is Saturday). “But Touchberry is ready to go, Bleasdale is ready to go and we also have Taylor Lee and Morgan Morris. So we’re ready with four (rested) pitchers if we need them.” Wilson Hall will also have a decision to make on the mound. Charlton Commander was slated to go on Thursday, but the extra rest means Game 1 starter Drew Talley could also see time. The Barons could also get innings from McLendon Sears again despite him pitching the final four frames on Wednesday. Wilson Hall head coach Adam Jarecki couldn’t be reached for comment. The series has already seen its fair share of momentum swings and comebacks. Wilson Hall took the opener 6-4 behind Talley and Sears pitching 3-hit ball and some late offense. Ed McMillan had a 3-run double earlier in the game, but back-to-back RBI singles by Daulton Dabbs and Daniel Reynolds in the sixth inning proved the difference. LMA had clawed its way back from a 4-0 deficit, however, and used that same type of resiliency to win Game 2. Leading 2-1 in the top of the seventh, an RBI single by WH’s Sam Watford tied the score and sent the game into

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Wilson Hall starter Edward McMillan extras. Watford came through again in the ninth inning with another RBI single for a 3-2 Barons lead, but LMA responded. Touchberry led off with a double and came home on a 2-base error to tie the score. Then, with two outs and a runner on second, Osteen’s run-scoring single kept the Swampcats’ season alive. Swampcats head coach Barry Hatfield said of the second weather delay. “We’re going to try to get it in Saturday. The weather is supposed to be bad in the morning and then clear up in the afternoon. “That would be our last opportunity to use that venue and it’s such a beautiful park. So we wanted to try to get the kids to experience that.” One thing the delay does do is help with the pitching for both sides. Buddy Bleasdale is still the likely starter for LMA, but Game 1 starter Ryan Touchberry will have at least five full days of rest under his belt if needed. It also opens the door for closer Taylor Finley and even Wednesday’s starter, Braydon Osteen, to return. “I think Finley threw over 45 pitches, so that’s a little beyond what he’s used to throwing,” Hatfield said. “Osteen got out of there at about 78 pitches. His split-finger doesn’t put a whole lot of stress on his arm and knowing how quickly he bounces back, there’s a possibility we could use him for an inning or two (if the game is Saturday). “But Touchberry is ready to go, Bleasdale is ready to go

and we also have Taylor Lee and Morgan Morris. So we’re ready with four (rested) pitchers if we need them.” Wilson Hall will also have a decision to make on the mound. Charlton Commander was slated to go on Thursday, but the extra rest means Game 1 starter Drew Talley could also see time. The Barons could also get innings from McLendon Sears again despite him pitching the final four frames on Wednesday. Wilson Hall head coach Adam Jarecki couldn’t be reached for comment. The series has already seen its fair share of momentum swings and comebacks. Wilson Hall took the opener 6-4 behind Talley and Sears pitching 3-hit ball and some late offense. Ed McMillan had a 3-run double earlier in the game, but back-to-back RBI singles by Daulton Dabbs and Daniel Reynolds in the sixth inning proved the difference. LMA had clawed its way back from a 4-0 deficit, however, and used that same type of resiliency to win Game 2. Leading 2-1 in the top of the seventh, an RBI single by WH’s Sam Watford tied the score and sent the game into extras. Watford came through again in the ninth inning with another RBI single for a 3-2 Barons lead, but LMA responded. Touchberry led off with a double and came home on a 2-base error to tie the score. Then, with two outs and a runner on second, Osteen’s run-scoring single kept the Swampcats’ season alive.

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ever. In many ways he’s the perfect kind of second star on From Page B1 a team because of that. So Steph and Draymond get most of the attention. Klay enjoys defense. being in the background, liv“Klay doesn’t even want the ing his life quietly.” limelight,” said Kerr. “He just His demeanor certainly isn’t likes to play and he would pre- like that of his former power fer not to do any media. I don’t forward father, Mychal, a No. 1 think he cares at all about hav- overall pick by Portland in ing his name out there or 1978 who played 12 NBA seadoing endorsements or whatsons.

OBITUARIES VERONICA GRICE Veronica Grice, 84, beloved wife of the late Hiram Liston Grice, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at her residence. Born in Indian Springs, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Willie Ernest and Belle Eason Bradshaw. Mrs. Grice was a member of Sumter First PenteGRICE costal Holiness Church and was a Sunday school teacher. She was a member of the benevolence committee and a board member of the ladies auxiliary. Surviving are one son, Rudi Edward Grice of Florida; two nieces, Claudia Russell and her husband, David, of North Carolina and Linda Evans and her husband, Skip, of Florida; one nephew, Glenn Farmer and his wife, Jeannie, of Florida; and special friends, Dave and Jeanie Eady of Sumter. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Lee R. Bradshaw, Wayne Bradshaw and Alfred Ray Bradshaw; and one sister, Doris Farmer. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Howell officiating. Interment will follow in Sumter Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2609 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

IDA DAVIS CLEA Ida “Sue” Davis Clea, 93, was called to rest on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at her residence. Born on Dec. 11, 1922, in Rembert, she was the eldest child of the late William and Maggie Kirkland Davis. She attended Rembert Memorial School and also T-Square, where she received a certificate as a seamstress. She CLEA was a caregiver for the sick for many years. She leaves to cherish her memories: six children, Dorothy Primus of Sumter, Charlie

(Ruth) Clea Jr., James (Shirley) Clea of Rembert, Betty (Sam) Martin of Sumter, Raymond Clea of Rembert and Evon (Nathan) Wages of Blythewood; one brother, Pastor Freddie (Margaret) Davis of Mitchellville, Maryland; two sisters, Maggie Lane of Sumter and Minnie James Nolen of Elgin; one aunt, Bernice Dinkins of Rembert; two adopted children; 24 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two close friends, Vermelle Kirkland and Nancy Sanders; special caregiver, Wendy Williams; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 7355 Camden Highway, Rembert, with the Rev. Anthony L. Taylor Sr., pastor and eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Freddie Davis, the Rev. Eric Dent, the Rev. Richard James and the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson. The family is receiving family and friends at the family home, 5010 Dennis Road, Rembert. The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. The funeral procession will leave at 10:20 a.m. from the home. Floral bearers will be granddaughters and greatgranddaughters. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Burial will be in Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Churchyard cemetery. These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

THOMAS O. TEDDER Thomas Odell Tedder, 89, beloved husband of 20 years to Mary Claxton Tedder, died on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Brookdale of Sumter. Born in Macon, Georgia, he was a son of the late Mannington Odell Tedder and Minnie Womack Tedder. Tom served his country for more than 21 years in the U.S. TEDDER Air Force and retired as a master sergeant in 1968. He enjoyed life and loved telling jokes. He was an avid golfer and was a member of The Christian Golfer’s Association. He was a member of Crosswell Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Steve Tedder of Dalzell and William Tedder of Atlanta; one daughter, Dawn Tedder Shealy and her husband, Westin, of Lees-

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After five games defending James Harden and five more chasing Damian Lillard, there was no getting around the attention for superb outing after outing. Thunder star Russell Westbrook is his current assignment, with the best-of-seven series shifting to Oklahoma City for Sunday night’s Game 3. The 26-year-old Thompson is known to be funny in team meetings or elsewhere behind

the scenes. “Klay is who he is. That’s the beauty of him,” Kerr said. “It’s important because every team has kind of a pecking order, totem pole, however you want to put it, and guys need to slide into roles. There are teams where maybe you have two guys who want the attention and want the ball and maybe it doesn’t click. The personalities have to fit, just

like the skills have to fit. I think that’s one of the strengths of our team. People enjoy being around one another and they are comfortable in their roles, and I think Klay is a huge part of that.” Thompson logged 2.61 miles per game — at 4.34 miles per hour, no less — in the first two rounds while playing 36.1 minutes and taking on the scoring load in Curry’s absence.

ville; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia DuBose; a son-in-law, Ernest DuBose; and a brother, Carl Tedder. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Owens and the Rev. Robert Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bullock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Crosswell Baptist Church, 604 Mathis St., Sumter, SC 29150. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton, phone (803) 485-3755.

Holliday, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at his home. Born on Dec. 26, 1948, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Solomon and Ellen Fullard Holliday. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 2455 S.C. 261, Wedgefield. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

ALTON DETROIT BYRD JR. Alton Detroit Byrd Jr., 76, beloved husband of 26 years to Patricia McElveen Byrd, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

LAURA M. NELSON REMBERT — Laura McCray Nelson, 66, of 7280 Harvest Road, Rembert, passed on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Family and friends may call at the residence. Plans will be announced by Brown’s Funeral Home, Camden, who is serving the Nelson family. www.brownsfhcamden.com

JOHNNIE LEE LIVINGSTON Johnnie Lee Livingston, 57, beloved husband of Beverly Livingston, departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his residence in Summerton. He was born on Nov. 27, 1958, in Miami, Florida, a son of William Lee Livingston and the late Mary Lee Livingston. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Prayer House Mission, 1076 Bald Eagle Road, Summerton, where Apostle Eartha B. Carter serves as pastor. The Rev. Marvin McIntyre will officiate. Interment will follow in Historic Santee AME Church Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family is receiving friends at the home, 1320 Pitman Drive, Summerton. Online condolences may be sent to www.summertonfuneralhome.com

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GARDENIA MOORE Gardenia Moore, 63, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on June 25, 1952, in Sumter, she was a daughter of Robert and Georgianna Spann Moore. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 2034 Gion St. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

JOSEPHINE L. LEWIS Sister Josephine Lincoln Lewis, 96, widow of Henry Lewis, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 16, 2016, at her home. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Lincoln and Eliza Rebecca Capers. She received her education in Sumter County public schools. Sister Lewis was a member of the Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostles’ Doctrine Inc. in Hartsville, where she was the mother of the church and the oldest member. Survivors are sons, Harry and William Lewis; daughters, Rosa Smith, Dorothy Generette, Alice Lewis, Margie Lewis, Eliza Lewis and Maggie Lewis; brother, Ellison Lincoln; sister, Eliza L. Time; grandchildren, Mary (Greg) Sanders, Precious (Tony) Johnson, Nora (Robert) Linton, Anthony (MaShonda) Williams, Willie (Pat) Wilson and William Peoples; 22 greatgrandchildren; 67 great-greatgrandchildren; 10 great-greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostles’ Doctrine Inc. with Bishop Joe C. Tisdale, pastor. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 3140 Generette Road, Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

SAMUEL HOLLIDAY SR. Samuel Holliday Sr., 67, husband of Marie Anderson

VASHTI W. RUBEN Vashti Wright Ruben entered eternal rest on May 19, 2016, at McLeod Hospice House. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 1838 Tram Road, Lynchburg. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

MARILYN S. SCARBOROUGH BISHOPVILLE — Marilyn S. Scarborough, 48, passed on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of Eddie Lee Scarborough and Rosa Ann Wells. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of her sister, Sharon Charles, 427 Fountain Hill Drive, Bishopville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Square Deal Funeral Home, Bishopville.

WILLIE MAE MCDONALD BISHOPVILLE — Willie Mae McDonald, 72, passed on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at McLeod Hospice, Florence. Born in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Ethelene Jefferson Kennedy. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home, 42 Backswamp Road, Lynchburg. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Square Deal Funeral Home, Bishopville.

RUSSEL DIXON ALCOLU — Russel Dixon, 75, widower of Jennie Lee Sheriod Dixon, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 24, 1940, in Manning, a son of the late Charlie and Mary Reid Dixon. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 2601 Little Star Road, Alcolu. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

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Horse Trailer, New paint & new tires. $3500 Call 803-847-6335 Considering cremation? Two cremation niches for sale at Evergreen Cemetery. Current price for one is $2,495. Will sell both for $3000 or one for $1600. Call 803-983-0418 Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311. Open 7 Days a week 9am-8pm

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time HVAC Service Tech needed immediately. Experience required. Call (803) 774-4823. Mt. Pleasant A.M.E Church, Lynchburg is seeking an experienced musician. Fee negotiable. Contact: mtpleasantame@ftc-i.net or 843-610-5007 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC NEEDED EXPERIENCE IN DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR, HYDRAULIC TRUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR, AND ELECTRICAL TRUOBLESHOOTING AND REAPAIR IS REQUIRED. CLEAN DRIVING RECORD AND VALID DRIVERS LISCENSE REQUIRED. CONTACT JEANETTE AT (803) 428-5555 FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION. LOCATED IN BISHOPVILLE, SC. Carolina Procurement Institute, Inc. is hiring an admin. assistant for their Sumter office. Must have 5 years exp. as an admin. assist. & able to multi task. Knowledge of office mngmt. systems, & proficient in MS Office. Call 803-931-8881.

Help Wanted Part-Time Part time RN needed for Supervisory visits in Sumter County. Call 803-236-1721. Part Time Cook needed in a skilled nursing facility for morning shift, some weekends required. Experience Required. Apply in person to: Covenant Place 2825 Carter Road Sumter, SC 29150

3015 British Ln. Sat May 21st 7:30-12. Women, men, children's clothing. Kitchen/household items, lots of baby items & more Indoor Yard Sale at 2320 Lloyd Dr. Sat 21st 7:30-?. Outside, inside items all brand new and lots more. 680 Torrey Pines Dr. Sat May 21st 7-12. Furniture, grill, electronics, home school supplies, bedroom /kitchen decor, and scrapbooks. Rain or shine. Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of value. Call 803-983-5364 Estate Auction Part 2 Sat May 21st 10am 4365 Elliott Rd Pinewood. Info & pix at auctionzip.com ID#14336 Odom Auction SCAL#627 803-460-4955 Postponed a week if raining

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REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale For Sale- 3BR 2BA Brick Home C/H/A 251 Cromer Dr , Excell. Cdtn., New Roof, Call 803 469-8700 3BR/2BA fully renovated located at 1055 Twin Lakes Dr. 2 car garage, large sunporch, lrg corner lot. Call for appointment 803-968-5627

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Land & Lots for Sale 2 acres, wooded lot , 12 mi. to Sumter. Owner financing available. 803-669-9944 carmenleneakeith@yahoo.com

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RENTALS Rooms for Rent ROOMS FOR RENT $100- $125 /wkly. All utilities & cable included. 803-938-2709

Unfurnished Apartments Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Unfurnished Homes Rent- 4BR 3.5BA $2000 Mo. Golf Course, Lakeview, Club house. Call 803-406-9723 3BR/2BA Den w/fireplace, fenced yard, quiet neighborhood. 803-983-7865. 2BR/1.5BA, duplex Avail June 12th, Ceiling fans, carpet/tile floors, kit, stove/fridge, laundry, carport, shed, $600/mo + dep. No Pets. 803-481-8286 lv msg.

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LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff, v. Logan R. Helle; Trishelle A. Helle; Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Association, Inc.; Defendant(s). (013263-08319) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Logan R. Helle: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 1554 Ruger Dr., Sumter, SC 29150-7919, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 187-13-04-029, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 100 Executive Center Drive, Ste 201, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Contractors may obtain bid documents by contacting the Architect: Jackson & Sims Architects, 7-1/2 South Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, 803-773-4329. Electronic documents are available by request to jsarch@ftc-i.net. Deposit for bid documents (hard copies or electronically) will be $50.00 (non-refundable). The Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the site. The Owner will receive bids on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Clarendon School District Two Office, 15 Major Drive, Manning, South Carolina, 29102, 803-435-4435. Clarendon School District Two reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive minor formalities in the bidding, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder if deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY:

INVITATION TO BID The Sumter County Public Works Department is soliciting separate sealed bids from qualified vendors for the following project:

YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina May 4, 2016

Repairs to Zoar Church Road and Britton Road - Sumter, SC Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in the Sumter County Public Works Conference Room, 1289 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29153.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on March 18, 2016. Columbia, South Carolina May 4, 2016

Plans and bid documents may be obtained from: Sumter County Public Works 1289 North Main Street Sumter, South Carolina 29153 khyatt@sumtercountysc.org

Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236), Kevin.Brown@rtt-law.com Jason D. Wyman (SC Bar # 100271), Jason.Wyman@rtt-law.com Andrew M. Wilson (SC Bar# 72553), Andrew.Wilson@rtt-law.com 100 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201 Post Office Box 100200(29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 013263-08319 May 4, 2016 A-4576149 05/20/2016, 05/27/2016, 06/03/2016

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00035 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. Joseph S. Syromi Jr., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF STATEBURG, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 185, SECTION NO. 4 OF OAKLAND NORTH SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF BEN J. MAKELA, R.L.S., DATED JUNE 15, 1993 AND RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK 93 AT PAGE 949; 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. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOSEPH S. SYROMI, JR. BY DEED OF STEPHANIE MARIE HELD AND KIMBERLY A. HELD AS CONSERVATOR FOR JASON PAUL HELD PER ORDER OF THE PROBATE COURT, DATED JULY 31, 2001, AND RECORDED AUGUST 1, 2001, IN DEED BOOK 811 AT PAGE 1606, IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION

Telephone inquiries should be made to (803) 436-2241. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, 24th May 2016 at 9:00 am at site on Zoar Church Road followed by site on Britton Road.

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

The County of Sumter reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The County of Sumter reserves the right to waive any or all technicalities. • Bidders must comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246 and 11375, which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex or national origin. • Bidder must certify that he does not and will not maintain or provide for his employees any facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, creed, color or national origin.

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED.

• Bidder must comply with the following Acts: i) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ii) Anti-Kickback Act (44 CFR 13.36(i)(3)) iii) Davis-Bacon Act (29 CFR Part 5) iv) Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act v) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (49 CFR Part 26)

Andrew William Montgomery Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), Robert.Davis@rtt-law.com Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893), Andrew.Montgomery@rtt-law.com John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rtt-law.com

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2655 Watermark Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 1340104019 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 2.125% per annum. The

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The Owner will receive bids on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Clarendon School District Two Office, 15 Major Drive, Manning, South Carolina, 29102, 803-435-4435. Clarendon School District Two reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive minor formalities in the bidding, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder if deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 16-CP-43-00514

Construction consists of renovations to the existing general office area to include work involving gypsum board walls on metal studs, new finishes and limited plumbing (toilets and sinks to be relocated) and HVAC duct work to be reconfigured.

Clarendon School District Two Invitation For Bids

Construction consists of a new masonry building, approximately 12,840 square feet, with home and visitor locker rooms, coaches offices, weight room, equipment storage, and classrooms.

Summons & Notice

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived

Clarendon School District Two invites qualified contractors to offer Sealed Bids for Front Office Renovations for Manning High School, 2155 Paxville Highway, Manning, South Carolina, 29102, 803-435-4417.

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Clarendon School District Two invites qualified contractors to offer Sealed Bids for a New Athletic Building for Manning High School, 2155 Paxville Highway, Manning, South Carolina, 29102, 803-435-4417.

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Notice of Sale

sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

a hearing was held on March 10, 2016, before the Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master-In-Equity for Sumter County. Present at the Hearing was the Plaintiff, John D. Weible, and his attorney Kenneth R. Young, Jr. and the Defendant Sherry Phillips. The other named Defendants did not appear.

Dollars is a reasonable fee to allow as attorney's fees for Plaintiff's attorney for services performed and anticipated to be performed until final adjudication of this action, under the terms of the Note and Mortgage. The inclusion of services anticipated to be performed until final adjudication contemplates completion of this matter within a reasonable time and does not include exceptional circumstances delaying conclusion beyond the normal time. 17. The amount due and owing on the Note, without interest as provided in the Note, and other costs and expenses of collection, including attorney's fees, secured by Note and Mortgage, are as follows:

crediting the balance of the bid on Plaintiff's indebtedness. 27. The Master-In-Equity will apply the proceeds of the sale as follows:

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 15-17477

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-1410 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Lucille B. Jenkins and Joyce A. Jenkins, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, June 6, 2016, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 141 of Beckridge Park, Section 7, as shown in Plat Book Z-41 at Page 158, and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated August 7, 1989, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB89 at Page 885. 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 1022 Skardon Street, Sumter, South Carolina and is shown on the Auditors map of Sumter County as Tax Parcel 207-07-04-007. This being the same property conveyed to Joyce A. Jenkins and Lucille B. Jenkins by deed of Marilyn F. Tiffault dated February 4, 2014 and recorded April 28, 2014 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1200 at Page 5506 and re-recorded May 29, 2014 in Book 1201 at Page 4274.

TMS#: 207-07-04-007 Property Address: 1022 Skardon Street Sumter, S.C. 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, S.C. 29211 (803) 233-1177 bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com ORDER OF FORECLOSURE AND NOTICE OF SALE DEFICIENCY DEMANDED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Civil Case No.: 2015-CP-43-2854 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER John Weible, Plaintiff, vs. Sherry Phillips, Sherry Phillips dba Smith Properties, Leon Brown and Willie Williams, Defendants Pursuant to Rule 53 SCRCP, the above entitled matter was referred to the undersigned to make appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law with authority to enter a final judgment in this cause without further order of court. Any appeal from this Order shall be directly to the South Carolina Court of Appeals. Pursuant to said Order of Reference,

The testimony was taken before Doris Thompkins Brown, certified Verbatim Reporter and Notary Republic, which is reported herewith, and from the testimony and evidence, I find and conclude as follow: FINDINGS OF FACTS: 1.That the parties hereto, the subject matter hereof, and all things and matters hereinafter alleged are within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court. 2. Plaintiff testified that the last payment made by the Defendants, Sherry Phillips was in July , 2014. 3. The Lis Pendens, Summons and Complaint were filed on December 29, 2016, Service was made upon the Defendants, Sherry Phillips, Sherry Phillips dba Smith Properties, Leon Brown and Willie Williams as shown by proof of service filed herein. 4. The Defendants, Sherry Phillips, Sherry Phillips dba Smith Properties, Leon Brown and Willie Williams , are in default as shown by the Affidavit Of Default filed herein. 5. Defendants in default are not in the military service of the United States of America as contemplated under the Soldiers' & Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940, and any amendments thereto. 6. The Defendants were notified of the time, date, and place of the hearing in this matter. The Defendant Sherry Phillips was present and admitted to not having made payments since July, 2014. The Defendants, Leon Brown and Willie Williams, were not present at the hearing. 7. On November 18, 2012, for value received, the Defendant, Sherry Phillips, made, executed and delivered a note ("Note") promising thereby to pay to the order of John D. Weible, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 ($150,000.00) Dollars, with no interest. Other terms and conditions are stated in the Note, which is of record herein. 8. To better secure the payment of the Note described above the Defendant Sherry Phillips, executed and delivered to Plaintiff, John Weible, a certain real estate mortgage ("Mortgage") in writing, dated November 29, 2012, whereby the following property was mortgaged to John Weible. 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. 2, as shown on that certain Plat of Edwards Land Surveyors, R.L.S., dated February 7, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2007 at Page 142, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 1950 Hideaway Drive, Sumter, SC. Tax Map No. 180-13-01-017 This being the same property conveyed to Sherry Phillips by deed of John D. Weible dated November 28, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on November 28, 2012 in Book 1179 at Page 3735 and re-recorded on January 3, 2013 in Book 1181 at Page 1163. 9. The Plaintiff herein is the owner and holder of the aforesaid Note and Mortgage, it is seeking to foreclose. 10. The Note and Mortgage provided that in the event of default in payment of any installment, the holder of the Note may, at its option, declare the remainder of said indebtedness immediately due and payable; and if the same be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, the makers are to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees. 11. The Mortgage further provides that should the mortgagee advance monies for payment of taxes or insurance in order to protect the lien, repayment of such advances are likewise secured by the Mortgage and shall bear interest from the date of payment. 12. The titleholder(s) of record of the subject property as of the filing of the Lis Pendens to this action is Plaintiff, Sherry Phillips, who is the original mortgagor. 13. Any notice required by the terms of the Mortgage or by State or Federal statutes have been given to the applicable Defendant(s) prior to the commencement of this action. 14. Payment due on the Note has not been made as provided for therein, and the Plaintiff, as the holder thereof, has elected to require immediate payment of the entire amount due thereon and has placed the Note and Mortgage in the hands of its attorney for collection by foreclosure. 15. The installments due on said Note and Mortgage are in default; the conditions of said Note and Mortgage have been broken, demand for payment has been made but refused, and the Plaintiff has elected and declared the entire balance of indebtedness due and payable; there is now due on said Note and Mortgage, as of December 28, 2015, the principal sum, together with interest and late fees, payment of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 taxes and insurance in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Four and NO/100 ($152,794.00) Dollars, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($2,500.00) Dollars, for a total amount due of One Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety Four and NO/100 ($155,294.00) Dollars. The Plaintiff will rebate unearned finance charges, if any, in accordance with §37-3-210-,SC Code (1976, as amended). 16. The sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($2,500.00)

(a) Principal, interest and late fees due on 12/28/15: $152,794.00 (b) Attorney's fees and $2,500.00 Total debt secured by Note and Mortgage $155,294.00 Interest for the period from the date of December 28, 2015 to the date of this judgment at the above stated rate to be added to the above stated "total debt" to comprise the amount of the judgment debt entered herein, and interest after the date of judgment at the rate of 0% per annum (pursuant to the terms of the Note and Mortgage) on the judgment debt should be added to such judgment debt to comprise the amount of Plaintiff's debt secured by the Mortgage through the date to which such interest is computed. 18. Plaintiff is seeking the usual foreclosure of the Mortgage and has in the Complaint (or subsequently thereto in writing) requested a deficiency judgment. 19. The amount of the Judgment shall be subject to increase to permit the Plaintiff to recover additional costs, commissions, and expenses not included in the minimum deposit previously made in compliance with South Carolina Code Ann. § 14-11-310 (1976). It may also increase to include supplemental compensation for attorneys services not contemplated by the initial fee award. Jurisdiction over the fee award and total debt is reserved to facilitate the assessment and payment of any such cost and/or supplemental compensation. Such additional costs, commissions, and expenses may be established by affidavit and shall be adjudicated by the Court without further hearing. 20. The Defendants liable for the aforesaid judgment debt of the Note and Mortgage,including interest at the rate of 0% per annum shall on or before the date of sale of the property herein described, pay to the Plaintiff, or Plaintiff's attorney, the amount of the Plaintiff's debt as aforesaid, together with the costs and disbursements of this action. 21. On default of payment at or before the time herein indicated, the mortgage premises described in the Complaint, as herein set forth, shall be sold by the Master-In-Equity at public auction at the Sumter County Courthouse, in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, in State aforesaid on June 6, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., or at some convenient sales date hereafter (should the regular day of judicial sales fall on a legal holiday, then and in such event, the sales date shall be the next business day succeeding such holiday), on the following terms that is to say: a. For cash: The Master-In-Equity will require a deposit of 5% on the amount of the bid ( in cash or equivalent) same to be applied to purchase price if compliance is made, but in the event compliance is not made, the deposit may be forfeited without further hearing and applied first to cost of the action and then to Plaintiff's debt. Should the successful bidder at the regularly conducted sale fail or refuse to either make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the property may be re-sold on the same terms and conditions on the same or some subsequent sales day, at the risk of the defaulting bidder. b. Interest on the balance of the bid shall be paid through the day of compliance at the rate of 8% per annum. c. The Sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions and restrictions of record, and any other senior encumbrances. d. Purchaser to pay for any statutory commission on the sale from the proceeds of the final bid amount. e. Purchaser to pay for deed preparation, cost or recording the deed, and transfer taxes on the deed. 22. A personal deficiency judgment having been demanded, the bidding will remain open for 30 days after the date of sale in compliance with the deficiency demand. 23. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to deficiency judgment in accordance with Rule 71, South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, prior to sale. 24. The Master-In-Equity will, by advertisement according to law, give notice of the time and place of such sale and the terms thereof, and will execute to the purchaser, or purchasers, a deed to the premises sold. The Plaintiff, or any other party to this action, may become a purchaser at such sale, and if, upon such sale being made, the purchaser, or purchasers, should fail to comply with the terms thereof within thirty (30) days after date of sale, then the Master-In-Equity may advertise the said premises for sale on the next or some other subsequent sales date at the risk of the highest bidder, and so from time to time thereafter until a full compliance shall be secured. 25. 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 same terms and conditions as set forth in this Judgment Of Foreclosure And Sale, and such terms may be set forth in a Supplemental Order. 26. If Plaintiff be the successful bidder at the said sale, for a sum not exceeding the amount of cost, expenses and the indebtedness of Plaintiff in full, Plaintiff may pay to the Master-In -Equity only the amount of the cost and expenses

FIRST: The payment of the amount of the costs and expenses of this action, including any Guardian Ad Litem fee or fees of an attorney appointed under order of the Court; NEXT: The payment of the Plaintiff or Plaintiff's attorney in the amount of Plaintiff's debt and interest, including attorney's fees, or so much thereof as the purchase money will pay on the same; 28. In the event the successful bidder is other than the Defendants herein, upon the presentation of a writ of assistance the Sheriff of Sumter County is Ordered and Directed to eject and remove from the premises the occupants of the property sold, together with all personal property located thereon, and put the successful bidder or his assigns in full, quiet, and peaceful possession of said premises without delay, and to keep said successful bidder or his assigns in such peaceful possession. Pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, all valid tenant rights shall be protected. 29. In the event the successful bidder is other than the Defendants in possession herein and the occupants have voluntarily vacated the premises or have been ejected from the premises leaving furnishings, fixtures, and items not subject to Plaintiff's mortgage in said premises, the Plaintiff is authorized to remove therefrom all furnishings, fixtures, and items not subject to the lien or the Plaintiff's mortgage which personal property being deemed abandoned, shall be removed by the Plaintiff or its agent from the subject property by placing said personal property on the public street or highway or by any other means. 30. The Defendants named herein, and all persons whomsoever claiming under the Defendants are forever barred and foreclosed of all right, title, interest, equity of redemption, or lien in the said mortgage premises so sold, or any part thereof. 31. In accordance with Rule 77 (D) SCRCP, the Clerk of Court shall serve a Notice Of Entry Of Judgment or Foreclosure upon all parties not in default for failure to appear herein. 32. The deed of conveyance made pursuant to said sale shall contain the names of only the first name Plaintiff and the first name Defendant, and the Defendants who was/were the title holders for the mortgage property at the time of the filing of the Notice Of Pendency of the within action, and the name of the Grantee; and the Registry of Deed/Clerk of Court is authorized to omit from the indices pertaining to such conveyance the names of all parties not contained in the deed. 33. The undersigned will retain jurisdiction to do all necessary acts incident to this foreclosure including, but not limited to, the issuance of a Writ Of Assistance. 34. The following is a description of the premises herein to be sold: 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. 2, as shown on that certain Plat of Edwards Land Surveyors, R.L.S., dated February 7, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2007 at Page 142, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as

1950 Hideaway Drive, Sumter, SC. Tax Map No. 180-13-01-017 This being the same property conveyed to Sherry Phillips by deed of John D. Weible dated November 28, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on November 28, 2012 in Book 1179 at Page 3735 and re-recorded on January 3, 2013 in Book 1181 at Page 1163. RICHARD L. BOOTH Master-In-Equity for Sumter County

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 15-CP-43-02782 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 Vivian Davis, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on June 6, 2016, 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, with all improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the city and county of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 40 of Palmetto Park subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated November 20, 1997 and recorded in Plat Book 97 at Page 1407 in the Office of the Sumter County Register of Deeds. Reference is hereby made to the above referred to plat for a more complete and accurate description.

TMS Number: 205-04-04-025 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 40 Lindley Ave., Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Vivian Davis by deed of Lois J. and Harvey B. Boykin, dated December 1, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on December 2, 1997, in Deed Book 691 at Page 504; and by deed of Leroy Davis recorded December 15, 2004 in Book 962 at

Notice of Sale Page 1939. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.500% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Joe M. Craddock a/k/a Joe Craddock; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-02077, The following property will be sold on June 6, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder. All that parcel of land in City of Sumter, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 1097, Page 2159, ID# 187-15-02-013, being known and designated as Lot 22, Section 2, Crowndale Park, filed in Plat Book PB89, Page 1081, recorded 11/08/1989. Derivation: Book 1149 at Page 2201

1310 Crowndale Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 187-15-02-013 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 4.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-02077. 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 011227-01519 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01794 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank NA, successor trustee to Bank of America, NA, sucessor in interest to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the registered holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE4 vs. The Estate of Idus McCray, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Idus McCray, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants, persons under disability, or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as Richard Roe; Willie James McCray; Luke Chester McCray; Monroe McCray; Linda Gamble; Pearl Epps; Benjamin McCray; Nathaniel McCray; Idus McFadden, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will

Notice of Sale sell on June 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN SHILOH TOWNSHIP, IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NUMBER 6 ON PLAT OF SANDY HAVEN SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-30 AT PAGE 94 AND MORE SPECIFICALLY SHOWN OF A PLAT PLAN OF SAID LOT MADE BY FERRELL J. PROSSER, RLS, DATED OCTOBER 25, 1971 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-31 AT PAGE 9. REFERENCE TO AFOREMENTIONED PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION THEREOF. BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. THIS BEING A PORTION OF PROPERTY CONVEYED TO IDUS MCCRAY BY DEED OF LUKE C. MCCRAY DATED DECEMBER 10, 1994, RECORDED DECEMBER 27, 1994 IN BOOK 615 AT PAGE 699 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 12480 Lynches River Rd. Olanta, SC 29114 TMS: 380-00-01-012 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). 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 10.5% 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 15-15698

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-02873 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Kathy Nigro, as Personal Representative, individually, and as Legal Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Lawrence R. Hodge a/k/a Lawrence Rivers Hodge, Deceased; Miriam B. Hodge, individually, and as Legal Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Lawrence R. Hodge a/k/a Lawrence Rivers Hodge, Deceased; et.al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 11 on that plat of Lazy Acres Estates Subdivision, Section I, prepared by John M. Mahon, R.L.S., dated June 13, 1973, and recorded in Plat Book Z-34 at page 54 in the records of the R.M.C. Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. Be all said measurements a little more or a little less and according to aforesaid plat. This being the same property conveyed to Lawrence R. Hodge by deed of The United States of America, Farmers Home Administration, dated September 20, 1979 and recorded October 26, 1979 in Book M-10 at Page 28; subsequently, Lawrence R. Hodge a/k/a Lawrence Rivers Hodge died intestate November 16, 2013, leaving the subject property to his heirs, namely, Miriam B. Hodge, as is more fully preserved in the Probate records for Sumter County in Case No. 2013-ES-43-00583.Subsequently, Lawrence R. Hodge a/k/a Lawrence Rivers Hodge died intestate on or about 11/16/2013, leaving the subject property to his/her heirs, namely

CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016 Notice of Sale

Miriam B. Hodge, as shown in Probate Estate Matter Number 2013-ES-43-00583.

TMS No. 269-81-01-005 Property address: 1915 Bishop Dr, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01354 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Selene Finance, LP against Isaac C. Wright, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on June 6, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being delineated as Lots A & B on plat of H.S. Wilson, RLS, and recorded in Plat Book 92 at Page 1189 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, 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. This is the property known as 4035 Dubose Siding Road, Sumter, South Carolina and bears Sumter Tax Map Number: 242-00-01-025 Also including a 1998 Oakwood Mobile Home Vin # HONC07709996AB This is the same property conveyed to Isaac C. Wright by deed of Charles Smith dated April 12, 2006 and recorded April 18, 2006 in Deed Book 1024 at Page 1300 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. TMS No. 242-00-01-025 Property Address: 4035 Dubose Siding Road, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity , at conclusion of the bidding, five 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 6.8750%. 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 Sumter, South Carolina April 26, 2016 RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211(803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-02269 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs. Abram Perez; South Carolina Department of Revenue, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS 0.49 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS, RLS, DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK PB98 AT PAGE 1173. 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 2285 W. OAKLAND AVENUE, SUMTER, SC AND IS SHOWN ON THE AUDITORS MAP OF SUMTER COUNTY AS TAX PARCEL 206-06-01-011. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ABRAHAM PEREZ BY DEED OF KEVIN B. DARROW AND MARIA P. DARROW DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2003 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 2003 IN BOOK 1196 AT PAGE 1346 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2285 West Oakland Avenue, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 206-06-01-011 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 4% 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 15-16107

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00136 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 Kirk M. Marsh, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on June 6, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: The following described property, to wit: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Concord Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 9 of Bendale Subdivision, as shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated November 19, 1990, recorded in PB 91 at Page 283, records of Sumter County.

TMS Number: 287-00-01-009 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 490 Pinecrest Dr., Sumter, SC 29153 This being the same property conveyed to Kirk M. Marsh by deed of Keith L. Brunson and Pamela R. Brunson, dated March 2, 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on March 13, 1998, in Deed Book 699 at Page 1753. 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 10.3896% 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.

Notice of Sale Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-02267 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-11 vs. Sharrian L. Dargan, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE SUMTER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 36 IN THE RAINBOW FALLS SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF MICHAEL C. TURBEVILLE, III, DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1992, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 92 AT PAGE 1647, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SHARRIAN L. DARGAN BY DEED OF GARY J. SLAUGHTER AND JAMIE SLAUGHTER, DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2001, AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2001, IN DEED BOOK 817 AT PAGE 1706, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 70 Gold Court, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 1831301023 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.49% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-18422

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Janie D. Murphy; Carl E. Murphy; C/A No. 15-CP-43-02014, The following property will be sold on June 6, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse 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 identified as Lot No. 39 of McLaughlin Estates Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, P.L.S. dated November 18, 1996 and recorded in plat book 96 at page 1561, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 3101 Bush Lane and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 190-14-01-015. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. Derivation: Book 1099 at Page 2378

3101 Bush Lane, Dalzell, SC 29040 190-14-01-015

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.

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

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

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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 6.125% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-02014.

sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z032 AT PAGE 53. FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION AS TO METES AND BOUNDS, REFERENCE MAY BE HAD TO SAID PLAT. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELLA DICKERSON BY DEED OF ROVENA ROBINSON AND WILLIE COLCLOUGH DATED OCTOBER 3, 1968 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1968 IN BOOK O-9, PAGE 1530 AND BY DEED OF LOUIS FLEMING DATED AUGUST 28, 1972 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1972 IN BOOK V-9, PAGE 743 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

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 015262-02169 FM Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Matthew K. Delpit; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-01783, The following property will be sold on June 6, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder. All of 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 designated as Lot No. 4, containing 0.41 acre, more or less, on that certain plat of Boykin Estates Subdivision Phase I as shown on that certain plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated April 2, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for โ ข Sumter County in Plat Book PB2003, page 200. 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 1136 at Page 3800

3370 Sportsman Dr., Dalzell, SC 29040 1511301051 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-01783. 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 006951-00955 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00246 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Financial South Carolina, Inc. vs. Danny N. Lapalme; Cynthia K. Lapalme; Geico as subrogee of Paulie Archie, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THAT PROPERTY WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE IN THAT CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, SCHOOL DISTRICT 17, SOUTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTED AS LOT 2 ON PLAT OF JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, DATED MARCH 16, 1990, RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY RMC OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK 90 AT PAGE 358. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DANNY N. LAPALME AND CYNTHIA K. LAPALME BY DEED OF MARK E. GALLOWAY DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1998 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1998 IN BOOK 723 AT PAGE 436 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 20 Wesley Hall Court, Sumter, SC 29154-5115 TMS: 206-07-02-002 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 8.25% per annum. The

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00155 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank N.A., as Trustee for the registered holders of MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-AM3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AM3 vs. Richard L. Warren, Sr.; Sue N. Warren; Jeffery S. Crisp a/k/a Jeffery D. Crisp, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS, THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE. LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IDENTIFIED AS LT NO 1 AS SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, R.L.S. DATED 3/28/91 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 91 AT PAGE 866, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 1635 POOLE ROAD AND IS FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SUMTER COUNTY TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 214-00-01-033. AFORESAID PLAT IS SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND REFERENCE IS CRAVED THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY CONCERNED HEREIN. THIS DESCRIPTION IS IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED. BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT; THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RICHARD L. WARREN, SR. AND SUE N. WARREN BY DEED OF JEFFREY D. CRISP DATED FEBRUARY 27, 2006 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 28, 2006 IN BOOK 1018 AT PAGE 1019 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1635 Poole Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 214-00-01-033 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 2% 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.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 334 Queen Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 227-11-01-011 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 3.75% 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 15-11268 ORDER OF FORECLOSURE AND NOTICE OF SALE DEFICIENCY DEMANDED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Civil Case No.: 2015-CP-43-2853 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER John Weible, Plaintiff, vs. Sherry Phillips, Sherry Phillips dba Smith Properties, Leon Brown and Willie Williams, Defendants Pursuant to Rule 53 SCRCP, the above entitled matter was referred to the undersigned to make appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law with authority to enter a final judgment in this cause without further order of court. Any appeal from this Order shall be directly to the South Carolina Court of Appeals. Pursuant to said Order of Reference, a hearing was held on March 10, 2016, before the Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master-In-Equity for Sumter County. Present at the Hearing was the Plaintiff, John D. Weible, and his attorney Kenneth R. Young, Jr. and the Defendant Sherry Phillips. The other named Defendants did not appear.

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2002, 2002-CB5 Trust, C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2002-CB5 vs. Wilbert White, Individually, and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ella White f/k/a Ella Dickerson; Sabrina Glover; South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority as Administrator of the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund; Sumter County Community Development Corporation, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on June 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SUMTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 76 AND 77 ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF LEE & MCLELLAN, C.E.'S, DATED JANUARY 13, 1908, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 4-A AT PAGE 92, SAID LOT 76 AND 77 BEING RE-SURVEYED BY J. P. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED NOVEMBER 26, 1971

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. 4, as shown on that certain Plat of Michael C. Turbeville, P.L.S., dated July 28, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 95 at Page 715, 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 ยง30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 505 Loring Drive, Sumter, SC.

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Notice of Sale Tax Map No. 249-02-05-064 This being the same property conveyed to Sherry Phillips by deed of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority f/k/a South Carolina Sate Housing Authority dated December 13, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on December 14, 2012 in Book 1180 at Page 2755. 9. The Plaintiff herein is the owner and holder of the aforesaid Note and Mortgage, it is seeking to foreclose. 10. The Note and Mortgage provided that in the event of default in payment of any installment, the holder of the Note may, at its option, declare the remainder of said indebtedness immediately due and payable; and if the same be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, the makers are to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees. 11. The Mortgage further provides that should the mortgagee advance monies for payment of taxes or insurance in order to protect the lien, repayment of such advances are likewise secured by the Mortgage and shall bear interest from the date of payment. 12. The titleholder(s) of record of the subject property as of the filing of the Lis Pendens to this action is Plaintiff, Sherry Phillips, who is the original mortgagor. 13. Any notice required by the terms of the Mortgage or by State or Federal statutes have been given to the applicable Defendant(s) prior to the commencement of this action. 14. Payment due on the Note has not been made as provided for therein, and the Plaintiff, as the holder thereof, has elected to require immediate payment of the entire amount due thereon and has placed the Note and Mortgage in the hands of its attorney for collection by foreclosure. 15. The installments due on said Note and Mortgage are in default; the conditions of said Note and Mortgage have been broken, demand for payment has been made but refused, and the Plaintiff has elected and declared the entire balance of indebtedness due and payable; there is now due on said Note and Mortgage, as of December 28, 2015, the principal sum, together with interest and late fees, payment of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 taxes in the amount of Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Three and 10/100 ($9,953.10) Dollars, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($2,500.00) Dollars, for a total amount due of Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Three and 10/100 ($12,453.10) Dollars. The Plaintiff will rebate unearned finance charges, if any, in accordance with §37-3-210-,SC Code (1976, as amended). 16. The sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($2,500.00) Dollars is a reasonable fee to allow as attorney's fees for Plaintiff's attorney for services performed and anticipated to be performed until final adjudication of this action, under the terms of the Note and Mortgage. The inclusion of services anticipated to be performed until final adjudication contemplates completion of this matter within a reasonable time and does not include exceptional circumstances delaying conclusion beyond the normal time. 17. The amount due and owing on the Note, without interest as provided in the Note, and other costs and expenses of collection, including attorney's fees, secured by Note and Mortgage, are as follows: (a) Principal, interest and late fees due on 12/28/15: $9,953.10 (b) Attorney's fees and costs: $2,500.00 Total debt secured by Note and Mortgage $12,453.10 Interest for the period from the date of December 28, 2015 to the date of this judgment at the above stated rate to be added to the above stated "total debt" to comprise the amount of the judgment debt entered herein, and interest after the date of judgment at the rate of 6% per annum (pursuant to the terms of the Note and Mortgage) on the judgment debt should be added to such judgment debt to comprise the amount of Plaintiff's debt secured by the Mortgage through the date to which such interest is computed. 18. Plaintiff is seeking the usual foreclosure of the Mortgage and has in the Complaint (or subsequently thereto in writing) requested a deficiency judgment. 19. The amount of the Judgment shall be subject to increase to permit the Plaintiff to recover additional costs, commissions, and expenses not included in the minimum deposit previously made in compliance with South Carolina Code Ann. § 14-11-310 (1976). It may also increase to include supplemental compensation for attorneys services not contemplated by the initial fee award. Jurisdiction over the fee award and total debt is reserved to facilitate the assessment and payment of any such cost and/or supplemental compensation. Such additional costs, commissions, and expenses may be established by affidavit and shall be adjudicated by the Court without further hearing. 20. The Defendants liable for the aforesaid judgment debt of the Note and Mortgage, including interest at the rate of 6% per annum shall on or before the date of sale of the property herein described, pay to the Plaintiff, or Plaintiff's attorney, the amount of the Plaintiff's debt as aforesaid, together with the costs and disbursements of this action. 21. On default of payment at or before the time herein indicated, the mortgage premises described in the Complaint, as herein set forth, shall be sold by the Master-In-Equity at public auction at the Sumter County Courthouse, in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, in State aforesaid on June 6, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., or at some convenient sales date hereafter (should the regular day of judicial sales fall on a legal holiday, then and in such event, the sales date shall be the next business day succeeding such holiday), on the following terms that is to say: a. For cash: The Master-In-Equity will require a deposit of 5% on the amount of the bid ( in cash or equivalent) same to be applied to purchase price if compliance is made, but in the event compliance is not made, the deposit may be forfeited without further hearing and applied first to cost of the action

Notice of Sale and then to Plaintiff's debt. Should the successful bidder at the regularly conducted sale fail or refuse to either make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the property may be re-sold on the same terms and conditions on the same or some subsequent sales day, at the risk of the defaulting bidder. b. Interest on the balance of the bid shall be paid through the day of compliance at the rate of 8% per annum. c. The Sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions and restrictions of record, and any other senior encumbrances. d. Purchaser to pay for any statutory commission on the sale from the proceeds of the final bid amount. e. Purchaser to pay for deed preparation, cost or recording the deed, and transfer taxes on the deed.

Notice of Sale jurisdiction to do all necessary acts incident to this foreclosure including, but not limited to, the issuance of a Writ Of Assistance. 34. The following is a description of the premises herein to be sold: 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. 4, as shown on that certain Plat of Michael C. Turbeville, P.L.S., dated July 28, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 95 at Page 715, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in §30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 505 Loring Drive, Sumter, SC. Tax Map No. 249-02-05-064 This being the same property conveyed to Sherry Phillips by deed of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority f/k/a South Carolina Sate Housing Authority dated December 13, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on December 14, 2012 in Book 1180 at Page 2755.

22. A personal deficiency judgment having been demanded, the bidding will remain open for 30 days after the date of sale in compliance with the deficiency demand. 23. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to deficiency judgment in accordance with Rule 71, South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, prior to sale. 24. The Master-In-Equity will, by advertisement according to law, give notice of the time and place of such sale and the terms thereof, and will execute to the purchaser, or purchasers, a deed to the premises sold. The Plaintiff, or any other party to this action, may become a purchaser at such sale, and if, upon such sale being made, the purchaser, or purchasers, should fail to comply with the terms thereof within thirty (30) days after date of sale, then the Master-In-Equity may advertise the said premises for sale on the next or some other subsequent sales date at the risk of the highest bidder, and so from time to time thereafter until a full compliance shall be secured. 25. 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 same terms and conditions as set forth in this Judgment Of Foreclosure And Sale, and such terms may be set forth in a Supplemental Order. 26. If Plaintiff be the successful bidder at the said sale, for a sum not exceeding the amount of cost, expenses and the indebtedness of Plaintiff in full, Plaintiff may pay to the Master-In-Equity only the amount of the cost and expenses crediting the balance of the bid on Plaintiff's indebtedness. 27. The Master-In-Equity will apply the proceeds of the sale as follows:

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, as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-1, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2013-1, against Sharon C. McLeod, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on June 6, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder:

FIRST: The payment of the amount of the costs and expenses of this action, including any Guardian Ad Litem fee or fees of an attorney appointed under order of the Court;

TMS Number: 224-05-05-035

NEXT: The payment of the Plaintiff or Plaintiff's attorney in the amount of Plaintiff's debt and interest, including attorney's fees, or so much thereof as the purchase money will pay on the same; 28. In the event the successful bidder is other than the Defendants herein, upon the presentation of a writ of assistance the Sheriff of Sumter County is Ordered and Directed to eject and remove from the premises the occupants of the property sold, together with all personal property located thereon, and put the successful bidder or his assigns in full, quiet, and peaceful possession of said premises without delay, and to keep said successful bidder or his assigns in such peaceful possession. Pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, all valid tenant rights shall be protected. 29. In the event the successful bidder is other than the Defendants in possession herein and the occupants have voluntarily vacated the premises or have been ejected from the premises leaving furnishings, fixtures, and items not subject to Plaintiff's mortgage in said premises, the Plaintiff is authorized to remove therefrom all furnishings, fixtures, and items not subject to the lien or the Plaintiff's mortgage which personal property being deemed abandoned, shall be removed by the Plaintiff or its agent from the subject property by placing said personal property on the public street or highway or by any other means. 30. The Defendants named herein, and all persons whomsoever claiming under the Defendants are forever barred and foreclosed of all right, title, interest, equity of redemption, or lien in the said mortgage premises so sold, or any part thereof. 31. In accordance with Rule 77 (D) SCRCP, the Clerk of Court shall serve a Notice Of Entry Of Judgment or Foreclosure upon all parties not in default for failure to appear herein. 32. The deed of conveyance made pursuant to said sale shall contain the names of only the first name Plaintiff and the first name Defendant, and the Defendants who was/were the title holders for the mortgage property at the time of the filing of the Notice Of Pendency of the within action, and the name of the Grantee; and the Registry of Deed/Clerk of Court is authorized to omit from the indices pertaining to such conveyance the names of all parties not contained in the deed. 33. The undersigned will retain

RICHARD L. BOOTH Master-In-Equity for Sumter County

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00195

All that piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any and all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 129B of Landmark Pointe Subdivision, Phase 1, Section 2, as shown on a certain plat of Lindler Land Surveying dated June 19, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, in Plat Book 2003 at Page 409; 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.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 255 Pack Rd., Sumter, SC 29150 This being the same property conveyed to David Gene McLeod and Sharon C. McLeod as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Associates Financial Services Company of South Carolina, Inc., dated March 20, 1987 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on March 24, 1987 in Deed Book 446 at Page 598. David G. McLeod died March 28, 2010. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.000% 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.

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 15-CP-43-01536 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Champion Mortgage Company, against Reginald B. Curry, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on June 6, 2016, 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, with all improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as the Easterly 25' feet of Lot No. 27 and Westerly 65' feet of Lot No. 28, on a plat of Wilson Park Subdivision, by J.P. Edwards, R.L.S., dated July 17, 1975, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-37, at page 36. Aforesaid plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete and accurate description as to metes and bounds. Also the "back lot" shown as Lot 1-B on the plat by J.P. Edwards, R.L.S., dated March 14, 1984 recorded in Plat Book Z48 at Page 297, records of Sumter County.

TMS Number: 248-09-03-025 and 249-09-03-068 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 107 Lemmon Street, Sumter, SC 29150 This being the same property conveyed to Earline C. Artis and Georgia Boyd by deed of Walter R. Hendrick, dated July 9, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on July 12, 1999 in Deed Book 746 at Page 698 and by Corrective Deed dated and recorded April 17, 2000 in Book 769 at Page 1230. 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 2.01% 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.

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Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 15-CP-43-02647 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 Brian D. Rucci, II, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on June 6, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #4, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, dated November 25, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at page 1383, 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.

at Page 1924. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash orcertified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.460% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

TMS Number: 150-00-03-052 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4525 Peach Orchard Rd., Rembert, SC 29128 This being the same property conveyed to Brian D. Rucci, II by deed of Eric and Rose M. McCracken, dated June 19, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on June 20, 2007, in Deed Book 1082

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Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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