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Colbert funds Sumter, Lee, Clarendon county class projects BY ADRIENNE SARVIS AND KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY adrienne@theitem.com and konstantin@theitem.com Many teachers in the state have received an unexpected surprise as Stephen Colbert, the former host of “The Col-

bert Report” on Comedy Central, and two organizations partnered up to fund every South Carolina project on a COLBERT crowd-funding site in honor of Teacher Ap-

preciation Week on Thursday. Through a partnership with Share Fair Nation and ScanSource, Colbert donated $800,000 to donorschoose.org to fund nearly 1,000 projects for 800 teachers at more than 375 schools across the state, including eight schools in Sum-

ter School District, St. Paul Elementary School in Summerton, Manning Elementary School and Bishopville Primary School with a combined total of $10,944. The 15 local projects ranged from about $150 to a little more than $2,500.

“DonorsChoose.org makes it so easy to have an impact and connect directly with the teachers and students you’re helping,” Colbert, a South Carolina native, said in a news release. A member of donorschoose.org

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McClary inspires at Prayer Breakfast

Clebe McClary delivers the keynote address to the crowd attending the Sumter Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Alice Drive Baptist Church on Thursday morning. KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com More than 350 people attended the Sumter Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, on Thursday morning. The Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is a community event held every year on the National Day of Prayer to focus on the importance of faith within the Sumter community. The theme of this year’s breakfast was “Lord, hear our cry.” The event is funded through ticket sales, donations and sponsorships; no public money is used. Members of the community led attendees through prayers for the government, military, media, business and industry, education, church and family.

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HENRY CLARKE BYNUM • 1932 - 2015

Businessman remembered for quietly serving his community Sumter businessman Henry Bynum, 82, died Wednesday. Bynum was the husband of Patricia “Pat” Ann Lanius Bynum for 60 years. Bynum, a 1950 graduate of Edmunds High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Wofford College in 1954. He began working in the insurance business in 1959. He was in business at Bynum Insurance with his sons, Ed Bynum and the late Clarke Bynum, for many years. “He was a wonderful father and business partner, and I was certainly blessed to have been able to work beside him each day,” Ed Bynum said. “He modeled what being a Christian business owner was about for me and my brother Clarke.” Bobby Richardson, retired New York Yankees baseball player, knew Bynum since childhood. “Growing up, we played a lot of bas-

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ketball together at YMCA and hunted,” Richardson said. During Richardson’s career with the Yankees, Bynum would come up to visit him in New York. BYNUM Richardson will be the eulogist at Bynum’s funeral. “He was one of my closest friends, and I will miss him dearly,” he said. Jim Jones and his family have been close friends of the Bynums since moving to Sumter in 1966. He said Bynum and his father were golfing buddies and that their families had been involved in business together throughout the years. “His legacy to me can be summed up in these four things: a man who loved his hometown and invested himself in its betterment; a man that instilled Christian values in his children; a man who faithfully loved

his wife, Pat; and a man who passionately served the Lord throughout his life,” Jones said. “Henry, just like his siblings Billy, May and Alvis, made Sumter a better place to live.” Dr. Bob Wimberly, a retired Sumter dentist, knew Bynum since 1965. They were golfing buddies who spent a lot of time on and off the course together. “He had a great sense of humor that many people would not have known about if they weren’t close to him,” Wimberly said. Mayor Joe McElveen said Bynum’s impact on the community was unparalleled. “Henry Bynum was the perfect gentleman, soft-spoken and humble,” McElveen said. “He and his family have been quietly involved in many community organizations throughout the years.” Steve Creech, former mayor of Sum-

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ter, said his father and Bynum were close friends. “He was a leader in the insurance business and the community,” Creech said. “He was also a dedicated family member and a good Christian. He will be missed by everyone.” Bynum served as president of the YMCA board of directors and as chairman of the Wilson Hall School Board. He was a member of the National Bank of South Carolina Advisory Board, a board member of Sunset Country Club and a former member of Sumter Rotary Club. He served as president of Sumter Independent Insurance Agents. Bynum was a member of Mount Vernon Coffee Club for 47 years. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. — Konstantin Vengerowsky

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Kurz, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron assistant first sergeant, stands behind training 20mm rounds at Shaw Air Force Base on April 28. Kurz realigned the inspection and tracking process for the F-16 Fighting Falcon Gatling gun system that affected the Air Force’s entire F-16 fleet.

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com A low-pressure system sitting southeast of Charleston is unlikely to gain strength, said Tony Petrolito, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Columbia on Thursday. “The storm is expected to move slowly to the north,” he said. “We are not expecting it to ... develop into a tropical storm.” Petrolito said the system appears to be headed toward the Myrtle Beach and Wilmington region during the next few days and may bring some showers for the Midlands. “We are going to have some chance of rain,” he said. “The more chance of rain as you get closer to the coast and less as you get further west toward the Columbia area. Right now it is a minimal issue for central South Carolina.” He said it would be unusual for a storm to strengthen much this early in the year. “Water temperatures are still relatively cool outside of the Gulf Stream,” he said. “There is a lot of shear in the upper levels of the atmosphere this time of year, so there is not a lot of potential for development.” The National Weather Service is predicting a 40 percent chance of showers today and a 20 percent chance tonight with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain chances on Saturday and Saturday night are expected to be 30 percent, increasing to 40 percent through Sunday. Temperatures are forecast in the low to mid-60s at night and low to mid-80s during the day, with a slow warming trend and continuing chances of rain through midweek.

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Shaw airman revamps F-16 munitions tracking, wins maintenance field ‘Oscar’ BY SENIOR AIRMAN JENSEN STIDHAM 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Special to The Sumter Item Sitting in his newly acquired office after only three days as an assistant first sergeant, his commander walks in the door to congratulate him on a career-changing award. Tech. Sgt. Robert Kurz, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron assistant first sergeant, received the Air Forcelevel Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award for outstanding Technician Supervisor Munitions Missile Maintenance for 2014. “In the maintenance career field, it’s like winning an Oscar,” Kurz said. “I was happy just winning for the squadron, but finding out I won at the Air Force level, I was floored.” Though the technical sergeant knew his job proficiently, he had never had the opportunity to make an impact that could change the 20th EMS and possibly equipment maintenance across the Air Force. “All of this happened because I was put in a position to make a difference,”

Kurz said. “I was put into the alternative mission equipment section during a time it needed to be changed. I started to notice some things that had been overlooked for a while, and I just started implementing changes.” After his analysis of a 10-year inspection history, Kurz was able to detect an aircraft structure time-change discrepancy that affected the gun system on the entire F-16 fleet across the Air Force. “According to AFIs certain things needed to be tracked but there was nothing in place to do that,” Kurz said. “Once I discovered the issue it was all about compliance, just doing what needed to be done.” Many of the changes Kurz made to accommodate minimal manning and save money within the 20th EMS are being reviewed at the Air Force level for widespread distribution. “He was swift to identify program and process failures then find legitimate corrective actions,” said Senior Master Sgt. Richard Pelletier, 20th EMS superintendent. “He had to account for 2,400 pieces of equipment valued at $122

million, track down their history and realign inspection cycles all while closing the loop on the errors left unreconciled from the previous two years.” Along with his hard work produced from the 20th Fighter Wing, he also proved his leadership during a deployment. “I was appointed the armament flight chief and had to fill roles and perform duties that I hadn’t done before,” Kurz said. “While we were there we established an armament shop from the ground up that supported more than 1,200 combat sorties.” Though Kurz’ actions are changing the equipment maintenance squadrons downrange and across the Air Force, he plans to change more than that. “I would like to become a full-time first sergeant,” Kurz said. “I really like to work on equipment. I am a mechanic and that is one of my hobbies, but I really feel I can benefit the Air Force by making a connection with people.” As he hears all of the congratulatory comments and praise, Kurz stays motivated to improve himself and fellow airmen.

Sumter officer from 1900s inducted into state hall of fame

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Sumter Senior Services hosts its second Downtown Sumter Microbrew Festival from 6 to 9 p.m. today on Main Street. Tickets are $25 per person until 5 p.m. and $30 at the gate, if they are still available. The festival will offer tastes of more than 30 beers and bar food at 12 downtown businesses. All money raised benefits local, needy seniors in Sumter. Call (803) 773-5508 for tickets or information.

A Sumter Police Department officer who died in the line of duty in the early 1900s was inducted into the South Carolina Criminal Justice Hall of Fame in Columbia on Wednesday. According to a news release, officer William Alvah Clyde was killed by an escaped inmate while he and a constable tried to apprehend the individual while he was hiding in a house in Sumter County in 1908. When the officers entered the residence, the escapee fired a shotgun, striking Clyde in the abdomen. He died later from his injuries. Chief Russell F. Roark III and Deputy Chief Alvin Holston along with several other Sumter officers and

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staff attended the ceremony. “This is a very humbling honor for the department and for our fallen officer,” Roark said. “We’re happy Officer Clyde can now receive the recognition he deserves for what he sacrificed to protect others.” Information about Clyde’s death was discovered in late 2013 while Barron Hite, a member of the department, conducted research for a law enforcement retiree event. Since then, Hite has worked to have Clyde recognized by state and national halls of fame. She said she has attempted to find Clyde’s family members, but the search has not been successful. Clyde is the second Sumter Police Department officer to be inducted in the state hall of fame; Cpl. Chuck Nesbitt Jr. was inducted following

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Sumter Police Department Chief Russell F. Roark III hangs a plaque recognizing William Alvah Clyde for his service during an induction ceremony at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Hall of Fame in Columbia on Wednesday. Clyde was killed during a shooting while on duty in 1908. his death after a head-on collusion on U.S. 521 while on duty in 2011. Fourteen other fallen officers from across the state were also inducted in the

hall of fame on Wednesday. Law enforcement agencies across the country will recognize fallen officers starting Sunday as part of National Police Week.

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Family loses home to early morning fire A smoke detector likely saved the lives of a family in Wedgefield early Thursday morning. The home at 6765 Arthur Gale Road, owned by Sarah Lou Hill, was listed as a total loss early Thursday morning, according to a Sumter Fire Department incident report. The report indicates the home was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at 12:05 a.m. Nine firefighters had the blaze under control within 15 minutes, but the estimated total loss of the 1,000-square-foot house was $50,000, and the contents lost were valued at $15,000. The cause is still under investigation, but Hill told investigators that when the smoke detector went off, heavy smoke was coming from the kitchen. Incident commander Bud Ivey said the smoke detector notified the family of four early enough in the fire that they all got out safely. The Red Cross is providing temporary shelter and supplies for the family.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Gregory Wilson Sharper, 30, of 813 S. Main St., who was wanted in connection to an intentionally set house fire on April 19, turned himself in on Thursday. Sumter police have charged Sharper with arson, second degree; conspiracy; and attempted murder in connecSHARPER tion with the Hoyt Street fire in which one man was injured. Two other suspects were arrested previously. Sharper’s brother, Shan Lando Hill, 34, also of 813 S. Main St., was charged with accessory before the fact of arson, second degree, and conspiracy. David Shamar Sims, 26, of 861 Carolina Ave., was charged with arson, second degree, and conspiracy. According to police, the incident may be related to illegal drug activity. Witnesses indicate the fire started after a Molotov cocktail, made with an accelerant, was thrown into the home. The 30-year-old victim, who was not the target in the fire, is recovering after being released from a regional burn center. At least five other individuals were in the home at the time of the fire. However, only minor injuries were reported. An investigation is continuing, and more arrests are possible.

Police officer responding to home invasion shoots owner CHARLESTON — Authorities said a sheriff’s deputy responding to a home invasion shot the homeowner in the neck after he refused to drop his weapon. Sheriff’s Maj. Eric Watson said in a news release that the officers encountered the armed man at the rear of the house in Hollywood, South Carolina, on Thursday after two other men fled on bicycles. Watson said the homeowner was either leaving or standing at the back door of the house. Watson said the deputy shot the man after he ignored orders from officers to drop his weapon. He was taken to the hospital to undergo surgery.

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1 dead after 51 tornadoes strike southern Plains OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Communities in several southern Plains states set to work cleaning up Thursday after a night of storms that spawned 51 tornadoes, assessing the damage under sunny skies but with the threat of even worse weather on the horizon. The storms strafed northern Texas, Nebraska and Kansas on Wednesday and early Thursday but reserved their worst for the Oklahoma City area, where at least a dozen people were injured in a mobile home park and where a 42-year-old woman was killed. The woman, whose name wasn’t released, apparently took cover in an underground storm shelter and then drowned when it was deluged by flood-

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the southern Plains.” An area covering southern Kansas, western Oklahoma and parts of North Texas would likely bear the brunt of the storms today and Saturday. The likelihood of another round of storms so soon left some residents wondering whether they should wait to begin cleaning up. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency for 12 central Oklahoma counties. The hardest hit appeared to be the rural community of Bridge Creek, about 30 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, where 25 homes were destroyed. Flooding remained a concern throughout the region, after 5 to 8

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Teen tells of panic during migrant rescue BY FRANK JORDANS and PATRICIA THOMAS The Associated Press NICOLOSI, Sicily — Calloused and stained, Baboucar Lowe’s hands tell the story of a difficult life, one that nearly ended at 17 when the rubber dinghy he was on deflated within sight of a rescue ship, drowning dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe. They also bear the sign of survival: A number drawn on his dark skin marks him as one of 91 people pulled to safety aboard a Maltese freighter as a crew member captured the panicked rescue on video. Speaking to the Associated Press a day after arriving in Italy, Baboucar recounted the moment when more than 100 people aboard the deflating dinghy tried to clamber up ropes onto the ship and dozens were swallowed up by the sea. “They tried to get up to the big boat, but they could not do it,” he said of Sunday’s tragedy. “Some people, they could not swim.” According to Baboucar, the dinghy left Libya with 137 people on board. Only 91 were rescued, and five bodies were recovered. The other 41, including the captain, presumably drowned. Baboucar couldn’t swim, but he stayed in the dinghy when sailors lowered ropes to stop the rubber boat from drifting away. Perhaps this caution saved his life. As others rushed forward, some were crushed, and others fell into the sea, desperately trying to reach life vests and rings that had been thrown from the rescue ship. “Some people rose, but not me. I waited my turn,” he said. “It was very hard. I saw people were dying.” When he finally made it onto the cargo ship Zeran, dozens were missing, all of them teenage boys like him who had left West Africa in the hope of making it to a better life in Europe. Their plight has spurred the European Union, and now the U.N. Security Council, to respond: A draft resolution expected to be circulated in coming days would authorize an EU mission to seize suspected migrant boats on the high seas, in Libyan territorial waters and along its coasts, a council diplomat said in New York. The draft, expected to be passed before a May 18 meeting of EU foreign ministers,

still must be worked on to address the plight of migrants like Baboucar, who are arriving in Italy in record numbers as warm weather and calm seas encourage the crossings. The teen’s fingers speak of work at an early age, his nails still stained with the paint he sprayed on cars in his native Gambia and later in Libya, where he earned $500 to buy a spot on a smuggler’s boat. Baboucar said he left home in search of work to support his mother, who is still in their African homeland and had feared for his safety since his arrival more than a year ago in Libya, a common transit point for Africans trying to cross the Mediterranean.

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Smartphone microscope detects parasites in blood BY LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON — Prick a finger and have the blood checked for parasites — by smartphone? Scientists are turning those ubiquitous phones into microscopes and other medical tools that could help fight diseases in remote parts of the world. In the newest work, University of California, Berkeley, researchers used a smartphone-run video microscope to target a challenge in parts of Central Africa — some devastating infections caused by tiny parasitic worms. A small pilot study in Cameroon showed the device could measure within minutes certain worms wriggling in a finger-prick of blood, rapidly identifying who is a candidate for an important medication — and who’s at risk for a severe side effect from that drug. If larger studies pan out, the so-called “CellScope Loa” could help revive a program to eliminate diseases that cause blindness and disability in the region, the team reported Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Essentially, the instrument acted as a cheap, portable laboratory — no lab technician required — part of a trend in medical uses for smartphones that goes far beyond simple tasks like measuring heartbeats or emailing your doctor photos of a suspicious mole. “This is a very important technology,” said Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr.

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A Cellscope is seen being used in an outdoor setting. Peter Hotez, a well-known specialist in neglected tropical diseases who wasn’t involved in the new research. “It’s very practical,” by eliminating the need for specially trained health workers and pricey equipment in remote villages, he added. It’s the latest in a string of attempts to harness smartphones as mini-labs. Columbia University scientists recently created a device powered by a smartphone to detect signs of HIV and syphilis in blood, pilottesting the tool in clinics in Rwanda. At Massachusetts General Hospital, doctors are researching a tool that clips over a smartphone camera to detect cancer in blood or tissue samples. Hotez said still other researchers are using phone cameras to detect intestinal

parasites in stool samples. Wednesday’s research targets a public health dilemma: A drug named ivermectin can fight two kinds of microscopic worms spread to people through insect bites that cause debilitating infections in much of Africa — river blindness and lymphatic filariasis, a disabling swelling. Mass campaigns to treat affected communities are underway in many areas. But in certain parts of Central Africa, the treatment campaigns had to be suspended because some people also harbor a third worm named Loa loa that can trigger a potentially fatal neurologic reaction to the medication, said Dr. Thomas Nutman of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. For now, the only way to

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and borderline astounding in a Hollywood culture where MayDecember pairings still abound. (See Cult Choice below.) While the quartet strains credulity and never congeals, an acting ensemble this seasoned is impressive, particularly on television, where the pursuit of younger viewers is so paramount that members of the “Friends” cast can seem 20 years beyond marketable. By appealing to a demographic outside the traditional box, Netflix further cements its image as an entertainment provider as broad, or broader, than any network. So, nobody can say “Grace and Frankie” isn’t worth talking about. It would just be a whole lot more “interesting” if it contained one genuine laugh. • Today marks the 70th anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe. The American Heroes Channel (formerly the Military Channel) commemorates the date with “World War II in Color” (8 p.m., TV-PG) and “Surrender: The Fall of the Reich” (9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., TV-14). For the record, the History Channel is airing three hours of programming about aliens and UFOs.

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the trip he had in mind and wanted to know if my daughter could change it. I was embarrassed to ask her after receiving such a gracious gift. He became indignant and said if she really wanted to give him something he wanted, she wouldn’t mind changing the trip. I told Stacy I couldn’t accept her gift because it was too much money. My husband is now angry with me because he feels I am the person at fault for the loss of the trip. Is my husband right that we should request a gift exchange from the giver, or was I justified for not accepting it in light of the fact that it was too much money? Just wants peace DEAR JUST WANTS PEACE — Your

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husband sounds like a handful. HE was at fault. Your mistake was allowing him to put you in the middle. I’m sorry you fibbed to your daughter about why you refused her generosity, because the expense had nothing to do with it. Your husband’s ingratitude had everything to do with it. Because the cruise didn’t suit him, HE should have spoken to her and asked if the itinerary could be adjusted. That way nothing could have been lost in translation, and he might have gotten his wish. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Future generations will be appalled at animal treatment

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

passing the buck, Mr. McDonald raises serious questions about his fitness for the job. If he can’t do better, the administration should start looking for leadership that can.

The Post and Courier of Charleston May 6

VA BOSS CONTINUES TO BLAME CONGRESS FOR PROBLEMS President Obama brought in Robert McDonald to head the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs last year after discovery of fraudulent records, a pattern of reprisals against whistleblowers and a deadly failure to treat eligible veterans in a timely fashion by the agency’s health administration. Now Secretary McDonald, a West Point graduate who served in the military and corporate-executive realms, has evidently fallen into the familiar trap of exaggerating his accomplishments and blaming Congress for his problems. Doing so reduces the nation’s confidence in his ability to manage his troubled agency. Earlier this year, Mr. McDonald told NBC’s “Meet the Press,” “Nine hundred employees have been fired since I became secretary,” implying that they were “accountable” for lapses in the VA system. Included among them, he said, were “60 people who manipulated wait times” to falsely claim veterans were not being denied timely appointments. He added that “about 100 senior leaders ... are also under investigation.” But VA documents provided to Congress and recently reported by The New York Times appear to refute these claims. They show that the department punished only eight of its 280,000 employees for involvement in the scandal. The Times reported that one was fired, one was forced to retire, one is about to be fired and five were reprimanded or suspended for up to two months. So much for a clean sweep. House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller, R-Fla., noticed — and exposed — the self-serving discrepancies in the secretary’s version of events. In a letter to Mr. McDonald late last week, Rep. Miller pointed out that “your own misstatements to the media” prompted his committee’s decision to release data setting the record straight. Yet the secretary seems determined to play the victim. In a recent appearance before the Association of Health Care Journalists, he blamed the VA’s problems on a tight budget and a rising work load, presumably caused by an aging veteran population. He also complained about a House-proposed cut in next year’s budget of $1.4 billion — or less than 1 percent. Never mind that the VA’s budget has increased by roughly two-thirds during the Obama presidency to $164 billion this year. ... Meanwhile, evidence is accumulating that whistleblowers in the department are still being subjected to retaliation. Whatever steps Mr. McDonald has taken to discipline abuses of power have clearly not been sufficient to bring senior VA health officials in line. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has said the VA is suffering from “an epidemic” of retaliation against whistleblowers and has written McDonald to ask what steps, if any, are being taken to put an end to the practice. Courageous whistleblowers at several VA hospitals last year provided the first evidence of fraudulent records and denial of service at the VA. By inflating his achievements while failing to stop abusive staff practices and by

The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg May 6

IF ROADS REMAIN BAD, S.C. WILL LOSE TO OTHERS Gov. Nikki Haley has a track record of success in attracting industry to South Carolina. She boasts of landing more than $15 billion in investment from business and industry and more than 64,000 jobs since taking office in 2011. No matter how you dissect those numbers in announcements vs. actual jobs created, the Haley term has been a post-recession renaissance, particularly for manufacturing. Reports such as one on Tuesday back up South Carolina’s position as a national leader in attracting development. While Site Selection magazine named neighboring North Carolina its Top Competitive State for 2014, a recognition based on a 10-part index of investment-attraction criteria, South Carolina landed the fourth spot nationally and is second in the region. States are awarded points according to their performance in each category. North Carolina, with 409 points, narrowly beat Louisiana’s 408.5, and the rest of the top five were not far behind: Texas finished third with 406, South Carolina was fourth (405.5) and Tennessee placed fifth (404). Recently, Haley spoke during a manufacturing awards luncheon in Greenville, saying she is not satisfied with South Carolina resting on its laurels. “Where does South Carolina take our next step?’” Haley said. “We don’t relax. We don’t enjoy it. We now have to work twice as hard to keep it. . “The success of a state is not necessarily in job numbers. It’s not necessarily in financial growth,’” she said. “Success in a state is opportunity and quality of life.” If success in attracting jobs and building quality of life is to continue, the governor and state lawmakers cannot afford to end this legislative session without moving forward on infrastructure repairs. Industrial leaders are telling Haley and the state’s leadership that the condition of the roads and bridges threatens South Carolina’s enviable position in attracting new development and in retaining and sustaining the businesses that call the state home today. ... With North Carolina already ahead of the Palmetto State in the rankings and Georgia 10th, South Carolina does not have to look far to see who will take advantage of any lapse in the state’s ability to compete. On Monday in Orangeburg, Haley again blamed the Legislature for failure to act on roads. She said she has consistently asked the lawmakers to take additional revenues and put them toward roads. “We tried that over the last two years and they did not do that,” Haley said. “So then we said ‘OK, fine. If you are insistent about raising the gas tax, you have to go and put all this additional money back into the pockets of businesses and back into the pockets of the taxpayers.’” What has and has not happened to date is no excuse for failure in 2015. The governor has a plan, the House has a plan and the Senate has a plan. If they fail to find a compromise, it’s a political pox on all their houses. It’s going to take years to fix the state’s roads and every day that passes is longer and longer before the poorer, less-developed counties such as those in The T&D Region see infrastructure improvements ...

ASHINGTON — We often wonder how people of the past, including the most revered and refined, could have universally engaged in conduct now considered unconscionable. Such as slavery. How could the Founders, so sublimely devoted to human liberty, have lived with — some participating in —human slavery? Or fourscore years later, how could the saintly Lincoln, an implacable opponent of slavery, have nevertheless spoken of and believed in African inferiority? While retrospective judgment tends to make us feel superior to our ancestors, it should really evoke humility. Surely some contemporary Charles Krauthammer practices will be deemed equally abominable by succeeding generations. The only question is: Which ones? I’ve long thought it will be our treatment of animals. I’m convinced that our greatgrandchildren will find it difficult to believe that we actually raised, herded and slaughtered them on an industrial scale — for the eating. To be sure, there has been a salutary turn in our attitude toward animals, especially their display and confinement. To its credit, Barnum & Bailey is retiring its elephant acts. Festooning these magnificent creatures with comically gaudy costumes and parading them about, often shackled, is a reproach to both their nobility and our humanity. Or consider those SeaWorld commercials reassuring us how well their orcas are treated. The tone is contrite and almost apologetic, as befits a business that trains splendid creatures to jump high on command for fish — and for our amusement. And although some of these measures are market-driven — SeaWorld has been hemorrhaging customers and Cirque du Soleil has been thriving without animals — they are nonetheless welcome. As are the improvements in zoos. The zoo animals I remember from my childhood were so sadly caged, so restlessly pawing the ground, so piteously defeated. Today, the enclosures are more forgiving, the bars largely gone, the running space more ample. It’s understandable. The zoo used to symbolize man’s dominion over his menacing adversaries, his competitors for living space. Tigers still roamed and could eat you. Now the competition is over. Our rivals have either been wiped out or driven back to the bush. Except for the occasional shark dining on some intrepid surfer, the threat is gone — and with it, the thrill of conquest. No need, therefore, to display wildlife bound and tamed, King Kong-like. The overriding mission of today’s zoo is conservancy — the care, study, preservation and propagation of the various species, some of them

‘I’m convinced that our greatgrandchildren will find it difficult to believe that we actually raised, herded and slaughtered (animals) on an industrial scale — for the eating.’ endangered. Another advance, and not just for them but for us. One measure of human moral progress —amid and despite the savageries we visit upon each other — is how we treat the innocent in our care. And none are more innocent than these. Which brings us to meateating. Its extinction will, I believe, ultimately come. And be largely market-driven, as well. Science will find dietary substitutes that can be produced at infinitely less cost and effort. At which point, meat will become a kind of exotic indulgence, what the cigar (of “Cigar Aficionado”) is to the dying tobacco culture of today. As a moderate carnivore myself, I confess to living in Jeffersonian hypocrisy. It’s a bit late for me to live on berries and veggies. My concession to my qualms is a few idiosyncratic distinctions (of no particular import). And while I don’t demand that every chicken I consume be certified to have enjoyed an open meadow and a vibrant social life, if I can eat free range, I will. No. I’m not joining PETA. Indeed, I firmly believe that man is the measure of all things. Sometimes you have to choose. I cringe at medical experimentation, but if you need to study cats’ eyes in order to spare some humans from blindness, do it. (Though not to test cosmetics.) If the Delta smelt has to die to conserve 1.4 trillion gallons of water for the parched humans of California, so be it. If the mating habits of the Arctic caribou have to be disturbed so we can produce 1 million barrels of oil a day — on a drilling footprint the size of Dulles Airport in a refuge the size of Ireland — I say: Apologize to the amorous herd, then drill. But some things are unnecessary. Caging beautiful creatures. Displaying them for spectacle. It’s good that these are being rethought. The cheeseburger question we leave to our progeny. Though, when their time comes, they should refrain from moral preening. They will, by then, have invented abominations of their very own. Humans always do. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2015, The Washington Post Writers Group

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DAILY PLANNER

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

AROUND TOWN The National Council of Negro can Legion Post 202, 310 Palmetto St. Lincoln classWomen Mary McLeod Betes from 1960 through 1969 hune Section will meet at 5 are welcome to send a repp.m. today at the Morris McLeod resentative Bethune Section to plan to help College NCNW chapel. Mary All memmeet the reunion celebrating the bers are asked to attend. Modern Civil Rights MoveThe Paxville School Reunion will be held at noon on Sat- ment. Call Ferdinand Burns at (803) 968-4464. urday, May 9, at Paxville Taw Caw Community OutBaptist Church. Bring a reach Center will present an dish to share. evening of fashion and fun at The Sumter Chapter of the 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, National Federation of the at 1126 Granby Lane, SumBlind will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at Shiloh- merton. Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 ages 5-12. Randolph Manor. Susie The Lincoln High School PresBlanding will speak on fire ervation Alumni Association and safety. Transportation will meet at 4 p.m. on Sunprovided within the mileday, May 17, at the Lincoln age radius. Contact the High School cafeteria on president, Debra Canty, at Council Street. Call James DebraCanC2@frontier.com L. Green at (803) 968-4173. or at (803) 775-5792. The Morris College Alumni The Sumter Stroke Support Chapter of Lee County will Group (Overcomers) will present its annual tots to meet at 6 p.m. on Thursteens pageant at 4 p.m. on day, May 14, in the library Sunday, May 17, at New of Alice Drive Baptist Zion AME Church, Wisacky. Church. Call Joyce or Wayne Hunter at (803) 464- Phi Omega Omega of Man7865. ning will hold its Miss Ivy The Sumter Combat Veterans Pearl and Little Miss Ivy Pearl pageants at 5 p.m. on SunGroup will meet at 10 a.m. day, May 17, at Manning on Friday, May 15, at the South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Junior High School. The event is free and open to Lafayette Drive. All area the public. However, nonveterans are invited. The Lincoln High School Pres- perishable food items and old or used books are ervation Alumni Association being accepted for donawill hold a dinner fundraiser tion. Food items will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on given to United Ministries Friday, May 15, at the Linof Clarendon County and coln High School gymnasidonated books will help um on Council Street. Cost supply books for a free is $8 per dinner and meal book drive in Clarendon will consist of fried fish or County. fried chicken, seasoned rice, green beans, roll, des- Sumter’s Marine Corps League Detachment 1202 will sert and a drink. Dine in or celebrate its 10th anniversary take out. Call James L. at 6 p.m. on Monday, May Green at (803) 968-4173. 18, at the VFW, Gion Street. Lincoln High School Class of 1965 will meet at 11:30 a.m. The detachment was chartered on May 5, 2005, with on Friday, May 15, at the 49 former Marines signing Lincoln High School gymthe charter. All members, nasium on Council Street. spouses, associate memAll classmates are invited. bers, and spouses of those Call Betty Miller at (803) Marines who have passed 775-1616. on are invited to attend. Lincoln High School Class of Call Bill Hartley at (803) 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. on 469-8723 or Jackie Hughes Saturday, May 16, at Ameri- at (803) 775-4555.

PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning

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LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, 9 a.m., council chambers

TURBEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., town hall

SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Tuesday, noon, Sunset Country Club

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t fight EUGENIA LAST the inevitable. Choose your words carefully. Do your best and keep moving forward. Let your creativity take over and spend your time developing ideas and planning your course of action. Discipline and hard work will pay off. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)): Get organized and address information required to make a positive change. Your intuition won’t let you down. Follow your heart and make an adjustment that will help you get what you want. Don’t overpay for something. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Refrain from buying something you don’t need. Someone will mislead you regarding an investment or legal matter. Ask questions before you promise to contribute your money, time or knowledge to someone else’s business or plan. Protect your interests. CANCER (June 21-July 22): An impulsive move will set you back. Don’t let emotions lead to a poor decision. Look for a creative outlet or take part in a cultural or philosophical event that will help you decipher what you want to do next. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make choices that lead to personal freedom and enable you to use your skills more diversely. Initiate a healthier lifestyle. Put in the effort required to break bad habits, and make wise choices regarding your physical, emotional and financial position. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get involved in social events. Participation will give you the opportunity to show off what you have to offer and to attract interest in your ideas, concerns and future direction. A partnership will

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develop with someone special.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An opportunity to make a residential move or to update your current abode will bring you great joy and bring about conversations that will help you stabilize your relationship with someone you want to spend more time with.

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SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Zena, an 11-month-old tan and white spayed female lab mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is great with other dogs and older children. She is very also playful, affectionate, active and friendly. Zena would make a great new buddy! The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 7739292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www. sumterscspca.com.

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; monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

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PREP BASEBALL

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Finding a way

Struggling Tigers, USC could miss postseason BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

The upper state tournament will have District I champion T.L. Hanna playing at District 2 champion Northwestern, which Sumter beat for the state crown last year, on Saturday at 1 p.m. District III champion Greenville will play at District IV champion J.L. Mann on Saturday at 6 p.m. Hanna and Mann were No. 1 seeds, Northwestern a No. 2 and Greenville a No. 3. Sumter didn’t get to the lower state tournament in easy fashion. It coughed up a 3-1 lead in the first game and

COLUMBIA — It’s been four decades since an NCAA baseball tournament did not include either Clemson or South Carolina. This year, the Palmetto State’s two powerhouse programs are having a tough time making a case for an invitation to the 64-team field. With little more than two HOLBROOK weeks until the NCAA playoff teams are announced, the Tigers and Gamecocks are on the outside looking in. It’s a trouLEGGETT bling place for the two proud programs that have combined for 10 College World Series trips since 2000. Clemson (25-24) stands 66th in the latest RPI rankings put out by the NCAA. South Carolina, once a top-five team this season, stands 74th. The Tigers have dropped five of nine Atlantic Coast Conference series so far this season. The Gamecocks have lost six of their eight series against Southeastern Conference teams in 2015. “Sometimes, baseball is a very cruel game and we’re

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Sumter High School’s Jordan Holladay (21) slides into second base during the Gamecocks’ 3-2 victory over nationally-ranked Summerville to win the 4A District VII tournament on Wednesday at Gamecock Field. SHS will host Carolina Forest on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the opening game of the lower state tournament.

Gamecocks upset Green Wave, will host Panthers in LS opener BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Sumter High School will play host to Region VI-4A foe Carolina Forest on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Gamecock Field in the opening game of the lower state tournament of the 4A baseball state playoffs. The Gamecocks, the defending state champions, maintained the defense of their crown with a 3-2 victory over nationally ranked Summerville in the deciding game of the District VIII tournament on Wednesday. Sumter improved to 14-13 on the season.

Carolina Forest is 19-9 after winning the District VII tournament with a 3-0 victory over James island on Wednesday. The Gamecocks and Panthers split their regular-season meetings. The other two teams in the 4-team lower state tournament are District V champion Wando and District VI winner South Aiken. Wando will play at South Aiken on Saturday. None of the four teams in the lower state tournament were the No. 1 seeds in their districts. Wando and Carolina Forest were No. 2 seeds, Sumter a No. 3 and South Aiken a No. 4.

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PREP SOFTBALL

MHS, local 3A teams aim to qualify for state

Digging in on the diamond

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com Manning High School has a strong tradition of success in track and field and it continued last Thursday as the Monarchs won the Region VI-3A meet with the girls finishing as runner-up. Monarchs head coach Brian Joyner hopes that trend continues on Saturday at the 3A state qualifier meet. He said he saw something in his athletes last week that let him JOYNER know they are ready to fight for a chance to qualify for the state meet. “The biggest thing I saw out of the kids was they wanted to win,” Joyner said. “So often, kids this time of the year, it starts warming up and they start thinking about everything else but competing at school, and I was real thrilled they wanted to compete and try to win the region championship again. I was proud of that, and the girls just fell a little short and we didn’t have the numbers that we had last year.” MHS won the boys meet at the Darlington High track, beating the host Falcons by 57 points for the Monarchs’ second straight region title. Crestwood and Lakewood finished third and fourth, respectively, and both local schools had several 3A qualifiers. The qualifier will be held at Lower Richland High in Hopkins on Saturday. The top

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Area softball, baseball teams push for titles BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The East Clarendon High School softball team will try to win its third straight 1A lower state tournament title beginning today when it plays at Latta at 6 p.m. in its opening game of the lower state tournament. The baseball teams from Laurence Manning Academy and Robert E. Lee Academy will try to keep their respective state championship hopes alive when they play deciding games in their bestof-3 semifinal series. Five local teams will compete in the SCISA softball state tournaments beginning today and the EC baseball team will be playing in the 1A lower state tournament beginning on Saturday. The EC softball team is 17-1 on the season after sweeping the District VII tournament. Latta easily won the District VIII title and is 25-5. The other firstround lower state game will have District V champ Lake View playing at District VI champion Hannah-Pamplico today at 6 as well. Lake View is 17-6 while H-P is 16-6. In the SCISA 3A baseball playoffs, LMA will face Northwood today at 6:30 p.m. in Columbia at the Heathwood Hall field. The 17-3 Swampcats beat 12-11 Northwood 6-5 on Wednesday to force a deciding game. The winner will face Wilson Hall for the state title next week.

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East Clarendon’s Roxanne Gray and the Lady Wolverines are aiming for their third straight 1A lower state tournament title beginning today as they travel to Latta at 6 p.m. EC is one of several local softball and baseball teams that look to continue their playoff runs starting today. LOCAL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE TODAY

SCHSL Softball 1A East Clarendon at Latta, 6 p.m. SCISA Baseball 3A at Heathwood Hall (Columbia) Laurence Manning vs. Northwood, 6:30 p.m. 2A at Orangeburg Prep Robert E. Lee vs. Hilton Head Prep, 7 p.m. Softball at Pine Grove Sports Complex (West Columbia)

REL will try to continue defense of its 2A state title with a victory over Hilton Head Prep today at 7 p.m. at

3A Thomas Sumter vs. Hammond, 4:45 p.m. Wilson Hall vs. Northwood, 4:45 p.m. Laurence Manning Academy vs. Cardinal Newman, 4:45 p.m. 2A Robert E. Lee vs. Spartanburg Christian, 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Softball Complex (Lexington) Clarendon Hall vs. W.W. King or Faith Christian, 7 p.m. Saturday SCHSL 4A Carolina Forest at Sumter, 7 p.m. 1A East Clarendon at Latta, 2 p.m.

the Orangeburg Prep field. The Cavaliers beat HHP on the road on Wednesday to force the deciding game. The

winner will face Calhoun Academy for the state title

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8 a.m. – Formula One Racing: Spanish Grand Prix Practice from Barcelona, Spain (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Spongebob Squarepants 400 Practice from Kansas City, Kan. (FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. – PGA Golf: THE PLAYERS Championship Second Round from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (GOLF). 1 p.m. – College Softball: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Semifinal Game from Blacksburg, Va. (SPORTSOUTH). 2 p.m. – College Softball: Big East Conference Tournament Semifinal Game from Rosemont, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 2). 2 p.m. – International Hockey: IIHF World Championship Group Play Match from Ostrava, Czech Republic – United States vs. Denmark (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Spongebob Squarepants 400 Practice from Kansas City, Kan. (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. – College Softball: Southeastern Conference Tournament Semifinal Game from Baton Rouge, La. (ESPNU). 3:30 p.m. – College Softball: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Semifinal Game from Blacksburg, Va. (SPORTSOUTH). 4:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 250 Pole Qualifying from Kansas City, Kan. (FOX SPORTS 1). 4:30 p.m. – College Softball: Big East Conference Tournament Semifinal Game from Rosemont, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 2). 4:45 p.m. – High School Baseball: 3A State Playoffs District III Tournament Championship Round Game – Walhalla at Camden (WPUB-FM 102.7). 5:30 p.m. – College Softball: Southeastern Conference Tournament Semifinal Game from Baton Rouge, La. (ESPNU). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Spongebob Squarepants 400 Pole Qualifying from Kansas City, Kan. (FOX SPORTS 1). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Washington at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Mets at Philadelphia or Kansas City at Detroit (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Five – Washington at New York Rangers (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Mississippi State at Mississippi (SEC NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – College Baseball: Kansas at Texas Christian (SPORTSOUTH). 7:35 p.m. – College Baseball: South Carolina at Texas A&M (WNKT-FM 107.5). 8 p.m. – College Baseball: St. Mary’s (Calif.) at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Three – Cleveland at Chicago (ESPN). 8 p.m. – College Baseball: Duke at Virginia (ESPNU). 8 p.m. – Major League Soccer: New Orleans at Orlando (UNIVISION). 8:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 250 from Kansas City, Kan. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 9 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Joey Dawejko vs. Amir Mansour in a Heavyweight Bout from Philadelphia (ESPN2). 9:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Western Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Four – Anaheim at Calgary (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Seanie Monaghan vs. Cleiton Conceicao for the WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title and Glen Tapia vs. Michael Soro for the NABO Junior Middleweight Title from Newark, N.J. (TRUTV). 10 p.m. – Major League Soccer: San Jose at Colorado (UNIVISION). 10:30 p.m. – MLL Lacrosse: Boston at New York (SPORTSOUTH). 4 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Mauritius Open Second Round from Domaine de Bel Ombre, Mauritius (GOLF).

GOLF The Associated Press PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

Thursday At TPC Sawgrass, The Players Stadium Course Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Purse: $10 million Yardage: 7,215; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round Hideki Matsuyama 34-33—67 -5 David Hearn 34-33—67 -5 Charley Hoffman 36-31—67 -5 Kevin Na 33-34—67 -5 Troy Merritt 33-35—68 -4 Ben Martin 34-34—68 -4 Billy Horschel 34-34—68 -4 Brendon Todd 34-34—68 -4 Charles Howell III 34-34—68 -4 Derek Fathauer 33-35—68 -4 Jeff Overton 35-34—69 -3 Cameron Tringale 36-33—69 -3 Marc Leishman 35-34—69 -3 Webb Simpson 35-34—69 -3 Rickie Fowler 37-32—69 -3 Steve Stricker 34-35—69 -3 Rory McIlroy 36-33—69 -3 Jason Day 33-36—69 -3 Ricky Barnes 36-33—69 -3 Jason Kokrak 33-36—69 -3 Alex Cejka 35-34—69 -3 Brandt Snedeker 36-33—69 -3 Sergio Garcia 36-33—69 -3

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W New York 17 Tampa Bay 15 Toronto 14 Baltimore 12 Boston 13 CENTRAL DIVISION W Kansas City 17 Detroit 17 Minnesota 15 Chicago 10 Cleveland 10 WEST DIVISION W Houston 18 Los Angeles 13 Oakland 12 Texas 11 Seattle 11

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Pct .643 .464 .414 .407 .393

GB – 5 61/2 61/2 7

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 5, N.Y. Yankees 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 1 Tampa Bay 5, Boston 3 Cleveland 10, Kansas City 3 Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 6 Minnesota 13, Oakland 0 Texas 11, Houston 3 L.A. Angels 4, Seattle 3

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Oakland at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Houston at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 3-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Warren 2-1), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Miley 1-3) at Toronto (Aa. Sanchez 2-2), 7:07 p.m. Kansas City (Ventura 2-2) at Detroit

(Price 3-1), 7:08 p.m. Minnesota (Pelfrey 2-0) at Cleveland (Bauer 2-0), 7:10 p.m. Texas (Gallardo 2-4) at Tampa Bay (Karns 1-1), 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Marquis 3-1) at Chicago White Sox (Noesi 0-3), 8:10 p.m. Houston (R.Hernandez 1-2) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-4), 10:05 p.m. Oakland (Gray 4-0) at Seattle (T.Walker 1-3), 10:10 p.m.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W New York 18 Atlanta 14 Washington 14 Miami 13 Philadelphia 10 Central Division W St. Louis 20 Chicago 14 Cincinnati 14 Pittsburgh 12 Milwaukee 9 West Division W Los Angeles 17 San Diego 15 San Francisco 14 Arizona 12 Colorado 11

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Washington 7, Miami 5 Arizona 13, Colorado 7, 1st game San Diego 9, San Francisco 1 Arizona 5, Colorado 1, 2nd game Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 1 Atlanta 7, Philadelphia 5 Milwaukee 6, L.A. Dodgers 3 Chicago Cubs 6, St. Louis 5

THURSDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee, 1:40 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 1:45 p.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Miami at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Atlanta (Stults 1-2) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 2-2), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Harvey 5-0) at Philadelphia (Hamels 1-3), 7:05 p.m. St. Louis (Wacha 4-0) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hammel 2-1) at Milwaukee (Nelson 1-2), 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Marquis 3-1) at Chicago White Sox (Noesi 0-3), 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 1-1) at Colorado (E.Butler 2-2), 8:40 p.m. San Diego (Shields 3-0) at Arizona (Hellickson 1-3), 9:40 p.m. Miami (Cosart 1-2) at San Francisco (Lincecum 2-2), 10:15 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

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

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Chicago 1, Cleveland 1 Monday, May 4: Chicago 99, Cleveland 92 Wednesday, May 6: Cleveland 106, Chicago 91 Friday, May 8: Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 10: Cleveland at Chicago, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12: Chicago at Cleveland, 7 p.m. x-Thursday, May 14: Cleveland at Chicago, TBD x-Sunday, May 17: Chicago at Cleveland, TBD Washington 1, Atlanta 1 Sunday, May 3: Washington 104, Atlanta 98 Tuesday, May 5: Atlanta 106, Washington 90 Saturday, May 9: Atlanta at Washington, 5 p.m. Monday, May 11: Atlanta at Washington, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13: Washington at Atlanta, 8 p.m. x-Friday, May 15: Atlanta at Washington, TBD x-Monday, May 18: Washington at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

L.A. Clippers 1, Houston 1 Monday, May 4: L.A. Clippers 117, Houston 101 Wednesday, May 6: Houston 115, L.A. Clippers 109 Friday, May 8: Houston at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 10: Houston at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12: L.A. Clippers at Houston, 9:30 p.m. x-Thursday, May 14: Houston at L.A. Clippers, TBD x-Sunday, May 17: L.A. Clippers at Houston, TBD Golden State 1, Memphis 1 Sunday, May 3: Golden State 101, Memphis 86 Tuesday, May 5: Memphis 97, Golden State 90 Saturday, May 9: Golden State at Memphis, 8 p.m. Monday, May 11: Golden State at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13: Memphis at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 15: Golden State at Memphis, TBD x-Sunday, May 17: Memphis at Golden State, TBD

NHL PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press SECOND ROUND

(Best-of-7)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Washington 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 Thursday, April 30: Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Saturday, May 2: N.Y. Rangers 3, Washington 2 Monday, May 4: Washington 1, N.Y. Rangers 0 Wednesday, May 6: Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Friday, May 8: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. x-Sunday, May 10: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 13: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, TBD Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 0 Friday, May 1: Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 1, 2OT Sunday, May 3: Tampa Bay 6, Montreal 2 Wednesday, May 6: Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 1 Thursday, May 7: Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. x-Saturday, May 9: Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 12: Montreal at Tampa Bay, TBD x-Thursday, May 14: Tampa Bay at Montreal, TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Chicago 3, Minnesota 0 Friday, May 1: Chicago 4, Minnesota 3 Sunday, May 3: Chicago 4, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, May 5: Chicago 1, Minnesota 0 Thursday, May 7: Chicago at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. x-Saturday, May 9: Minnesota at Chicago, TBD x-Monday, May 11: Chicago at Minnesota, TBD x-Wednesday, May 13: Minnesota at Chicago, TBD Anaheim 2, Calgary 1 Thursday, April 30: Anaheim 6, Calgary 1 Sunday, May 3: Anaheim 3, Calgary 0 Tuesday, May 5: Calgary 4, Anaheim 3, OT Friday, May 8: Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, May 10: Calgary at Anaheim, TBD x-Tuesday, May 12: Anaheim at Calgary, TBD x-Thursday, May 14: Calgary at Anaheim, TBD

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Atlanta starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (48) throws against Philadelphia on Wednesday in Atlanta. The Braves have not been winning consistently with their new mixture of veteran players.

New-look Atlanta still learning to win on consistent basis BY CHARLES ODUM The Associated Press

ATLANTA— In the Braves’ new world, even small successes are to be savored. The Braves celebrated their second straight win over the last-place Phillies on Wednesday night. The win wasn’t memorable except that it gave Atlanta its first two-game winning streak since opening the season 5-0. It also brought the Braves, who open a weekend series at Washington on Friday night, back to .500. That’s another small success because there is a feeling — at least from outside the clubhouse — that breaking even might be too much to ask of this patchwork roster. Jason Heyward, Justin Upton, Craig Kimbrel, Evan Gattis and Melvin Upton were traded in a massive purge. The trades took away most of the team’s power hitters, the best closer in franchise history and the entire starting outfield. Manager Fredi Gonzalez has tried 28 new lineups in 28 games, mixing in veterans A.J. Pierzynski, Kelly Johnson, Cameron Maybin, Eric Young Jr., Alberto Callaspo and Jonny Gomes. He is the majors’ only manager to write a new lineup in every game. “I’m not trying to do that. I

just put it together ... I swear to you,” Gonzalez said. “But it has worked. It really has worked to keep guys fresh and ... putting them in a situation where they can be successful. That’s what we’re trying to do all the time.” Like Pierzynski and Gomes, 38-year-old closer Jason Grilli is a short-term fix while the Braves build toward the 2017 opening of their new stadium. Shortstop Andrelton Simmons, first baseman Freddie Freeman and right fielder Nick Markakis are the only daily locks for the lineup. The hope is that catcher Christian Bethancourt earns his place as a fixture in the lineup, but so far he is hitting only .159. Pierzynski, 38, has hit .344 to take some pressure off Bethancourt. Johnson, 33, has a team-leading six homers with starts at third base, left field and right field. “We’ve got three guys we’re going to lean on every day,” Johnson said. “All the rest of the guys, we’re going to prepare to do our best and keep putting us in a position to succeed more times than not.” The Braves have the majors’ third-fewest strikeouts and fifth-most runs. That’s a big turnaround from recent seasons when they ranked among the leaders in strikeouts.

“I think that is because we have been able to put a lineup out there that puts the ball in play,” Gonzalez said. “I believe it is a product of that, and not striking out.” For fans who regularly booed such free swingers as Melvin Upton and Dan Uggla, the change has been refreshing. Rookie second baseman Jace Peterson, is hitting .286. He was one of four prospects acquired from San Diego for Justin Upton. Another second baseman, top prospect Jose Peraza, is at Triple-A Gwinnett. With left-hander Mike Minor on the 60-day DL with a shoulder problem, most of the rotation has struggled. The bullpen also is thin. But the offseason trades brought hope. Right-hander Shelby Miller, acquired from the Cardinals for Heyward, has been Atlanta’s best starter. He is 4-1 with a 1.66 ERA. Hardthrowing right-hander Mike Foltynewicz, acquired from Houston in the Gattis trade, is 2-0 in his first two starts, despite a 5.23 ERA. Right-hander Matt Wisler, who came from San Diego with Maybin and others for Kimbrel and Melvin Upton, holds top-prospect status at Triple-A Gwinnett. Gonzalez said he’s enjoying the new challenges — even if winning streaks have been rare.

MLB ROUNDUP

Grandal drives in 8, homers twice as Dodgers rout Brewers MILWAUKEE — Yasmani Grandal drove in eight runs, hitting two homers and reaching base six times Thursday to power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Milwaukee Brewers 14-4. It was tied at 3 going into the sixth inning, and Grandal had zero RBIs in the game up to that point. Grandal’s two-run single capped a four-run sixth inning. He hit a three-run homer into the second deck in right field in the eighth and launched another three-run shot in the ninth. CARDINALS 5 CUBS 1

ST. LOUIS — John Lackey gave the St. Louis Cardi-

nals bullpen a much needed break. He made his own breaks, too. Lackey drove in a run for the third time in his big league career and struck out 10 in 7 2-3 innings, helping the Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 Thursday for their ninth win in 10 games. AMERICAN LEAGUE

CHICAGO — Kyle Lobstein pitched 7 2-3 strong innings, Miguel Cabrera scored twice and drove in a run and the Detroit Tigers earned a 4-1 victory on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox to salvage the finale of a three-game series. ROYALS 7 INDIANS 4

TIGERS 4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber remained winless through seven starts this season, with Eric Hosmer hitting a three-run homer in the first inning that sent the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Indians 7-4 on Thursday.

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TWINS 6 ATHLETICS 5 MINNEAPOLIS — Eddie Rosario drove in two runs and Glen Perkins got four outs for his 10th save to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 6-5 on Thursday.

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LeBron leads Cavs into Chicago, with J.R. Smith finally beside him BY BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press

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Houston’s James Harden (13) shoots past Los Angeles Clippers’ Austin Rivers during the Rockets’115-109 victory on Wednesday in Game 2 of a Western Conference semifinal playoff series in Houston.

Playoffs have fresh look with old powers out BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press Spurs and Celtics? Already eliminated. Lakers and Heat? Didn’t even make the playoffs. There’s a new look to this NBA postseason, which will crown a champion that hasn’t won the title in at least 17 years — or, quite possibly, a franchise that has never been on top. “There is not just one dominant team,” Washington’s Bradley Beal said Thursday. “You’re not going to see the same teams.” Indeed, of the eight conference semifinalists, the most recent to win a championship is the Chicago Bulls, who claimed the last of six Michael Jordanera titles in 1998. The Houston Rockets are the only other multiple champion still playing, winning back-to-back titles in 1994-95. There are two franchises that won their only championships so long ago, well, one had a different nickname (the Washington Wizards were the Bullets when they took the 1978 title) and another was in a different city (the 1958 St. Louis Hawks, who moved to Atlanta a decade later). The Golden State Warriors are 40 years removed from their lone championship season, but at least they’ve got a banner. The Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies have never won a title. “I don’t think there’s any question that fresh faces and new teams invigorate the sport,” Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace said. “It adds new flavors for the fans to sample. And they like it. The game has never really been more popular on a global standpoint than it is right now.” While the NBA was the first major North American league to put in a salary cap, it’s had the most exclusive group of champions. Over the last 16 years, just three teams — the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat — have hogged a total of 13 titles. Going back even farther to the launch of the modern NBA in 1950, two teams — the Boston Celtics, with 17 banners, and the Lakers, who have a total of 15 including their time in Minneapolis — account for nearly half the championships. That’s why this season really stands out for the NBA. “Whoever wins is going to be a brand new face,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “That’s exciting for those of us who are still playing.” Some possible reasons for this changing of the playoff guard:

TEAM BALL San Antonio proved last year that a team doesn’t need a megastar to win the title, and plenty of teams are trying to follow the Spurs model. Most notable is Atlanta, where the roster was expertly assembled by former Spurs executive Danny Ferry and the coach is Mike Budenholzer, a longtime assistant under San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich. The Hawks went 60-22 and claimed a top seed in the East for the first time since 1994 with an absurdly balanced lineup; the five starters averaged between 12 and 17 points a game. Ball movement is now the order of the day, the isolation play largely viewed as a forgettable relic. With everyone sharing in this fast-paced style, it’s no longer necessary to have one of the five best players in the game to be a title contender.

The statue outside is of Michael Jordan. The court inside, come playoff time, has often belonged to LeBron James. James is headed back to Chicago — with J.R. Smith joining him for the first time in the series — when the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Bulls tonight in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Los Angeles Clippers host the Houston Rockets in the other game on the NBA’s playoff schedule after a leaguewide night off Thursday. That series is tied 1-1. So is the East series after James had 33 points and eight rebounds Wednesday night in Cleveland’s 106-91 victory. The Cavaliers will have to win in Chicago after losing home-court advantage by dropping the series opener, and James has often been up to the task. His teams are 5-2 at the United Center in the postseason, with James averaging 28.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists, according to STATS. That includes a series victory with the Cavs in 2010 and two with Miami. “We’re looking forward to the challenge, like we do every night. We know it’s going to be a tough environment,” James said after Game 2. “These guys don’t particularly know,” he said about his inexperienced Cavs teammates, “but I’ve been there before and I know how hard it is to win in that building. Those fans are amazing and they feed off

their crowd and they play exceptional basketball at home, so we have to be just as good as we were tonight.” Smith could help with that. Suspended for the first two games of the series for striking Boston’s Jae Crowder in Game 4 of the Cavs’ first-round sweep, he hasn’t played since April 26, though Cavs coach David Blatt isn’t worried that having to reintegrate him will be a problem. “Absolutely it’s an addition and a positive one. To that, there’s no negative side,” Blatt said. “We’re getting one of our main guys back, a guy who knows how to play, a guy who’s been a big contributor and a guy who fits in with us. I don’t see any negative in that, only a positive.” A look at the today’s games: CAVALIERS AT BULLS, TIED 1-1, 8 P.M. ESPN

Blatt said Iman Shumpert, who injured his groin in Game 2, was feeling better Thursday and was hopeful of playing. He said Shumpert’s health could determine if he remains in the starting lineup or if Smith reclaims his spot. Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau seems committed to keeping his lineup as is, even with center Joakim Noah struggling. Noah is 1 for 14 from the free throw line in the postseason and Thibodeau was asked Thursday if he would consider starting backup forward Taj Gibson instead. “Not right now,” Thibodeau said. “When Jo was on the floor, we were a plus. You’ve got to look at a

lot of things. We’ll see how it unfolds, but Jo brings a lot to our team.” Noah is leading the Bulls with 10.8 rebounds per game in the postseason and said his free-throw woes haven’t become a mental thing. “It’s disappointing,” he said. “I’ve just got to keep working and make them tomorrow.” ROCKETS AT CLIPPERS, TIED 1-1, 10:30 P.M. ESPN

Chris Paul tested his injured hamstring on the court Thursday, though it’s still unknown if he can play Friday in the first game at Staples Center since his series-winning shot against San Antonio last Saturday in Game 7. “My guess is it’s going to come down to the eye and feel test. With hamstrings, there really is no gauge,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. The Clippers took the opener in Houston without Paul and had a nine-point lead at halftime of Game 2 before the Rockets surged ahead behind James Harden’s big fourth quarter and won 115-109. “We’ve got momentum,” Harden said. “That second half we played extremely well and we’re going to take this momentum and take it into Game 3. It’s going to be a great test for us.” If Paul can’t play, the pressure remains on Blake Griffin, who was dominant in the first three halves without his point guard but seemed to wear down in the second half of Game 2. He had only eight points after scoring 26 before the break.

TOUGHER CAP

While the NBA first instituted a salary cap in the 1980s, it was long nothing more than an annoyance for the power franchises, which were still able to go after pretty much anyone they wanted. The lockout of 2011 changed that. Under the current collective bargaining agreement, there are shorter contracts and tougher financial penalties for teams that spend too much.

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Cleveland’s LeBron James (23) looks to pass against Chicago’s Joakim Noah (13) during the Cavaliers’ 106-91 victory on Wednesday in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Cleveland.

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at Pine Grove Softball Complex Upper Bracket Friday Game 1 – Thomas Sumter vs. Hammond, 4:45 p.m. (Field 1) Game 2 – First Baptist vs. Ben Lippen, 4:45 p.m. (Field 2) Game 3 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 7:30 p.m. (Field 4) Game 4 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 8:15 p.m. (Field 3) Saturday Game 5 – Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Lower Game 4, 11 a.m. (Field 5) Game 6 – Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 2 p.m. (Field 5) Game 7 – Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6 (if necessary) Lower Bracket Friday Game 1 – Northwood vs. Wilson Hall, 4:45 p.m. (Field 3) Game 2 – Cardinal Newman vs. Laurence Manning, 4:45 p.m. (Field 4) Game 3 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 7:30 p.m. (Field 5) Game 4 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 8:15 p.m. (Field 2) Saturday Game 5 – Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Upper Game 4, 11 a.m. (Field 3) Game 6 – Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 2 p.m. (Field 1) Game 7 – Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6 (if necessary)

at Pine Grove Softball Complex Upper Bracket Friday Game 1 – Pee Dee at Thomas Hey-

ward, 3 p.m. (Field 1) Game 2 – Robert E. Lee vs. Spartanburg Christian, 3 p.m. (Field 2) Game 3 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 5:30 p.m. (Field 5) Game 4 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 6:30 p.m. (Field 3) Saturday Game 5 – Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Lower Game 4, 9 a.m. (Field 5) Game 6 – Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 12:30 p.m. (Field 1) Game 7 – Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6 (if necessary) Lower Bracket Friday Game 1 – Florence Christian vs. Williamsburg, 3 p.m. (Field 3) Game 2 – Carolina vs. Marlboro, 3 p.m. (Field 4) Game 3 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 6:30 p.m. (Field 1) Game 4 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 6:30 p.m. (Field 2) Saturday Game 5 – Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Upper Game 4, 9 a.m. (Field 3) Game 6 – Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 12:30 p.m. (Field 2) Game 7 – Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6 (if necessary)

Upper Bracket Friday at Oak Grove Softball Complex Game 1 -- Patrick Henry at W.W. King, 4 p.m. (Field 1) Game 2 -- Cathedral at Dorchester, 4 p.m. (Field 2) Game 3 -- Winner Game 1 vs. Clarendon Hall, 7 p.m. (Field 2) Game 4 -- Winner Game 2 vs. Ward-

DIAMOND FROM PAGE B1 next week. The East Clarendon baseball team will make the trip up Interstate 95 North on Saturday to face Latta at 2 p.m. in its lower state tournament. The 17-5 Wolverines wrapped up the District VII title on Wednesday with a 13-3 victory over Green SeaFloyds. William Ard had three

hits and two runs batted in for EC, while Steven Cox had two hits and three RBI and Ryan Knowlton had two hits and two RBI as well as getting the win. Latta, the District VIII champion, is 17-5-2. The other lower state game will District V champion Bamberg-Ehrhardt playing at District VI winner HannahPamplico on Saturday.

SUMTER FROM PAGE B1 eventually lost 6-3 in 12 innings, forcing the final game. After making a questionable pitching change after five innings in the opening game, Sumter head coach Brooks Shumake said he never considered pulling Chris Crawford from the mound after five innings in the deciding game as he pitched a complete game. Summerville, the top-ranked 4A team in the state and ranked No. 15 in the Collegiate Baseball national poll, finished the year with a 25-4 record. “Chris just gets out there and gives you everything he’s got and he’s a leader on this team,” Shumake said. “He’s been our No. 1 all year and he just battles.” While not necessarily dominant, the righthanded Crawford kept the Wave in check. He scattered four hits while striking out four, walking none and hitting a batter. Only one of the runs was earned. “I wanted to come out and be aggressive,” Crawford said. “It was a tough way to lose the first game and we just wanted to come out with guns a blazing.” Summerville took a 1-0 lead in the second when Wilson Beattie reached on an error, got to second on a wild pitch with two outs and scored on a Zach Heaton single. The Gamecocks, on the other hand, left six runners on base through the first three innings and couldn’t score. They had the bases loaded with one out in the third and left them full. The Gamecocks loaded the bases with one out again in the fifth, but this time they capitalized. Ryan Moore reached on an infield single to start the inning. After Javon Martin, sacrificed him to second, Jordan Holladay was intentionally walked and Crawford singled to load the bases. James Barnes hit a soft grounder to Green Wave second baseman Bo Gobin, who threw to

The softball teams from Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning and Thomas Sumter Academy will begin play in the SCISA 3A state tournament today at Pine Grove Sports Complex in West Columbia while REL will compete in the 2A state tournament. Clarendon Hall will begin play in the 1A state tournament today at Oak Grove Softball Complex in Lexington.

second to force Crawford while Moore scored. However, Shumake waved Holladay toward home and he made it when shortstop Brock Tobin threw behind him at third instead of toward the plate. Sumter got an insurance run in the sixth when Brandon Spittle reached on an error to start the inning. He went to second on a passed ball, to third on a Tradd James single and scored on a Moore groundout. That run proved to be important as Matt Powell led off the Summerville seventh with a double. He scored on a pair of groundouts to make it 3-2, but Crawford struck out Jack Bahen to end the game. “Chris pitched a great game,” said Sumter catcher Reece Hankins, who was behind the plate for all 19 innings. “I was a little concerned about us (going into the second game), but I knew we had Chris on the mound. He’s been our No. 1 all year.” Sumter was looking as though it would win the district in the first game. It was leading 3-1 after five innings with Holladay controlling Summerville on the mound. Holladay, who pitched 5 1/3 innings a 1-0 victory over Summerville on Saturday, had thrown just 48 pitches, including just eight in the fifth. That’s when Shumake decided to bring In right-hander Britton Beatson to start the sixth. Beatson, who had saves in the previous two games, gave up a double to Gobin and a triple to TJ Hopkins to make it 3-2. Tobin hit an infield grounder that scored Gobin with the tying run. “The reason I went to Beatson there is because that’s the way we had it done it the last couple of games,” Shumake said. “He had been lights out for us the last couple of games, but it didn’t this time.” Beatson settled down after that, pitching two scoreless innings. After he left the game, Holladay went back to the mound and pitched four more innings. Summerville finally got to him in the 12th.

PALMETTO STATE FROM PAGE B1 seeing that right now,” Gamecocks coach Chad Holbrook said after a 3-0 loss to Auburn last Sunday, leading to another lost series. The task for the two teams now is to finish the regular season strong and advance deep into their respective conference tournaments — should they even qualify — to give the NCAA selection committee something to consider. It won’t be easy. The Tigers close the year at top-10 Florida State while the Gamecocks finish at No. 3 Texas A&M and at home against No. 1 LSU. “Obviously, we know what’s left in the league and that task is a tall one,” Holbrook said. “All you can do is strap it on and go back to work.” Clemson and South Carolina have been two of the Southeast’s most consistent and honored programs over the years. Since 1973, when neither the Tigers nor Gamecocks made the NCAA playoffs, Clemson has gone to the national tour-

law, 7 p.m. (Field 4) Game 5 -- Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 6 p.m. (Field 1) Saturday at Pine Grove Softball Complex Game 6 -- Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 9 a.m. (Field 2) Game 7 -- Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 11 a.m. (Field 2) Game 8 -- Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 11 a.m. (Field 1) Game 9 -- Winner Game 8 vs. Loser Lower Game 7, 1:15 p.m. (Field 3) Game 10 -- Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 9, 3:30 p.m. ( Field 2) Game 11 -- Winner Game 10 vs. Loser Game 10 (if necessary) Lower Bracket Friday at Oak Grove Softball Complex Game 1 -- Jefferson Davis at St. John’s Christian, 4 p.m. (Field 3) Game 2 -- Faith Christian vs. Colleton Prep, 4 p.m. (Field 4) Game 3 -- Winner Game 1 vs. Richard Winn, 8 p.m. (Field 1) Game 4 -- Winner Game 2 vs. Holly Hill, 8 p.m. (Field 3) Game 5 -- Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 6 p.m. (Field 3) Saturday at Pine Grove Softball Complex Game 6 -- Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 9 a.m. (Field 4) Game 7 -- Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 11 a.m. (Field 1) Game 8 -- Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 11 a.m. (Field 4) Game 9 -- Winner Game 8 vs. Loser Upper Game 7, 1:15 p.m. (Field 4) Game 10 -- Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 9, 3:30 p.m. ( Field 4) Game 11 -- Winner Game 10 vs. Loser Game 10 (if necessary)

nament 34 times, with 10 of those trips ending in the College World Series. South Carolina has made 30 NCAA tournaments with 11 CWS appearances including taking the national title in 2010 and 2011. Clemson has made 27 of the past 28 NCAA tournaments, missing only in 2008. South Carolina has made 15 straight NCAA appearances. Since that run, things recently have trended the wrong way. Hall of Fame Clemson coach Jack Leggett came under fire a year ago from some Tiger fans concerned

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STATE FROM PAGE B1 eight qualifiers in each event will qualify for the state meet, which will be held May 15-16 at Spring Valley High in Columbia. Manning’s Jamaz Johnson won the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes and was named the region’s male athlete of the year. Jose Zuniga, last year’s state runner-up in the 800 meters, won the 800 and 1,600 runs. Darius Sharper won the triple jump and was a member of the winning 4x400-relay team while Ra’Quan Bennett took first in the shot put. Joyner said Johnson, who he expects to qualify in a couple, if not all, of his events, has been a pleasant surprise since this is his first year competing in track. Also standing out is the 4x400 relay team of Zuniga, Johson, Seth Harvin and Twon Collymore who make up what Joyner said is “one of the best teams I’ve had in awhile.” Khafari Buffalo led the Gators by qualifying in four events (long jump, 4x100 relay, 100, 200). Gary Sanders qualified in discus, shot put and with the 4x800 relay, while Zaire Cain will compete in the discus and shot as well. Maurice McCray (110 hurdles), Asaunte English (400 hurdles) and Ralph Singletary (discus) each will compete in one event. “Maurice McCray in the 110 high hurdles, I think if he pulls it together he’ll have a great day,” Lakewood head coach Lamont Britt said. “I know all eyes will be on Khafari Buffalo and if he qualified in all his events and the shot put and discus guys, who’ve carried us all year, do well then maybe that can get us in a good position to qualify a lot of competitors.” Britt said both the Gators’ 4x800 relay team (Isaiah Dumas, Solomon Newby, Tyreek Brown, Draquan Bess) and 4x100 relay team (Buffalo, Tyshawn Johnson, Jamal Cowell, Terry Singleton), which won region titles, are expected to have

strong showings. Crestwood’s 4x800 relay won the region title and the Knights have nine qualifiers. Julius Pearson (100, 200), Carl Benjamin (400 hurdles, 4x400 relay) and Anthony Hill (triple jump, 4x400 relay) will compete in multiple events. Michael Huffman discus), Seth Barron (400), Devin Pringle (long jump), Chris Roberts (800), James Brailsford (high jump) and Tiric Gadson (long jump) each qualified in a single event. The Manning girls track team finished as the region runner-up behind Darlington. Lakewood placed third and Crestwood last. Manning’s Meighan Hilton won the 100 hurdles and took fourth in the 200 meters, Ashianna Jones won the 400 meters, Makeba Harvin won the discus and was a member of the 4x400 relay winning team. She also took second in the shot put. Andrea Lidell (800, 1,600, 3,200) and Mahogeney Green (triple jump, 4x100 relay, 4x800 relay) both qualified in three events while Jones (100 and 400 hurdles), also will compete in multiple events. Montica Thames (high jump), Ambria Brunson (100), Shaquana Williams (400 hurdles) and Mylayzia Briggs (shot) each will compete in one event. Joyner said he expects both Hilton and Jones to have strong showings and qualify for state. He also anticipates the 4x100 relay team of Shana Dukes, Hilton, Thames and Brunson will have a better showing after running its worst time of the year at the region meet. Taylor Abrams (long jump, 100) and Toshiba Lampkin (high jump) qualified for the Lady Knights. Lakewood’s Sonora Dengokl, who qualified in the triple jump, high jump and long jump, will not compete on Saturday after undergoing surgery, according to Britt. Shatoria McCoy (discus), Deja Richardson (400, 4x400 relay) and Morgan Brunson (100 hurdles) will compete for the Lady Gators.

3A STATE TRACK & FIELD QUALIFIERS FIRST-PLACE REGION FINISHERS Manning: Jamaz Johnson 100, 200, 400; Jose Zuniga 1,600, 800; Ra’Quan Bennett shot put; Darius Sharper triple jump; 4x400 relay. Lakewood: Zaire Cain discus; Khafari Buffalo long jump; 4x100 relay. Crestwood: 4x800 relay.

SECOND-PLACE REGION FINISHER

Crestwood: Julius Pearson 100, 200; Carl Benjamin 400 hurdles; 4x400 relay; Michael Huffman discus. Manning: Ke’shoan Johnson 110 hurdles, long jump; Seth Harvin 1,600; Dierell Parker 3,200; Rayvon Witherspoon triple jump. Lakewood: Cain shot put.

THIRD-PLACE REGION FINISHERS

Lakewood: Buffalo 100, 200; Maurice McCray 110 hurdles; Gary Sanders discus, shot put; 4x800 relay. Manning: Twon Collymore 400 hurdles; Harvin 800; Sharper high jump. Crestwood: Seth Barron 400; Devin Pringle long jump; Anthony Hill triple jump; 4x400 relay.

FOURTH-PLACE REGION FINISHERS

Manning: Collymore 110 hurdles; Hazen Williams shot put; 4x100 relay; Ke’shoan triple jump; 4x800 relay. Lakewood: Asaunte English 400 hurdles; Ralph Singletary discus. Crestwood: Chris Roberts 800; James Brailsford high jump; Tiric Gadson long jump.

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over the program’s slide. Since playing in the 2010 College World Series, Clemson has not gotten past the tournament’s opening round. Athletic director Dan Radakovich gave Leggett a list of changes to implement in order to turn things around. Instead, the Tigers have struggled to keep things together. A concern has been mid-week contests, where Clemson is 6-8 since the beginning of March. “I like the way we’re playing and the way we are battling,” Leggett said Monday after losing a late lead to Louisville in a 9-5 defeat. “I am not giving up on these kids and they are not giving up.”

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4 tied for lead at Players PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — For all the hype over Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth playing together, and the constant curiosity over Tiger Woods, one element at The Players Championship didn’t change Thursday. The star was the golf course. Charley Hoffman had eight birdies in a round that showed the TPC Sawgrass can strike at any time. A triple bogey on his 10th hole turned a great day into a very good one. His 5-under 67 gave him a share of the lead with Hideki Matsuyama, David Hearn and Kevin Na. SENIOR, JUNIOR P-15’S TO BEGIN PRACTICE ON MONDAY

Sumter American Legion Post 15 will begin practice for both its senior and junior baseball teams for the upcoming season on Monday. Practice will begin at 5:45 p.m. at Riley Park.

IRIS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS TODAY

The Iris Junior Championships tennis tournament is scheduled to begin today at Palmetto Tennis Center and run through Sunday. The tournament is a State Level 3 Junior event. FLORIDA HIRES LOUISIANA TECH’S WHITE TO REPLACE DONOVAN

Florida believes it has another young, up-and-coming coach. The first one made basketball matter in Gainesville. This one has the tough task of following Billy Donovan. The Gators hired Louisiana Tech’s Michael White on Thursday, a week after Donovan left to take the head coaching job with the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. COWBOYS SIGN EX-LSU LINEMAN LA’EL COLLINS

IRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys signed La’el Collins on Thursday, bringing in

the former LSU offensive tackle who had been a projected first-round pick in last week’s NFL draft until his name came up in a police investigation. IRISH QB GOLSON TRANSFERRING FOR FINAL SEASON

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Quarterback Everett Golson announced Thursday he is transferring from Notre Dame for his final season of eligibility, ending an up-and-down career for the Fighting Irish that included a trip to the national championship game and a season lost to a suspension over academics. NASCAR APPEALS OFFICER UPHOLDS PENALTIES AGAINST RCR

CHARLOTTE — NASCAR’s final appeals officer upheld penalties levied against Richard Childress Racing for intentionally manipulating Ryan Newman’s tires in March. From staff, wire reports

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Hideki Matsuyama hits from the second hole during Thursday’s first round of The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Matsuyama was one of four players tied for the lead after shooting a 67.

OBITUARIES HENRY CLARKE BYNUM Henry Bynum, 82, husband of Patricia “Pat” Ann Lanius Bynum, went to his heavenly home on May 7, 2015. Born on Oct. 10, 1932, at Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, he was the third of four children born to the late Adelaide Esther Clarke Bynum and William Edwards Bynum. Mr. Bynum BYNUM grew up at 131 Church St. in Sumter and his first job was delivering The Sumter Daily Item. Mr. Bynum graduated from Edmunds High School in 1950. He received a bachelor of science degree from Wofford College in 1954, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and the tennis team. It was while working at Lake Junaluska Assembly in North Carolina that Mr. Bynum met his future wife and they were married on April 17, 1955, in Shelbyville, Tennessee. While serving two years in the U.S. Army, the Bynums lived in Nuremberg, Germany. Mr. Bynum began working in the insurance business in 1959 and was later the owner of Bynum Insurance Co. His two sons, Clarke and Edward, joined him in the insurance business. Mr. Bynum was a devoted lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and a member of the Boyle Bible Class. He served as chairman of finance, chairman of administrative board, chairman of staff parish, chairman of long range planning and building committee, and delegate to annual conference. Mr. Bynum was a summer resident of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, for more than 40 years. He served as a trustee of Lake Junaluska Assembly and a board member of Intentional Growth Center at Lake Junaluska. He served also as projects chairman of Junaluska As-

sociates and received the Chief Junaluska Award in 2001. Mr. Bynum served as president of the YMCA board of directors and chairman of the Wilson Hall school board. He was a member of the National Bank of South Carolina advisory board; a board member of Sunset County Club; and a former member of the Sumter Rotary Club. He served as president of the Sumter Independent Insurance Agents. Mr. Bynum had been a member of Mount Vernon Coffee Club for 47 years. He enjoyed playing golf with his friends and family members. Mr. Bynum was preceded in death by his son, Henry Clarke Bynum Jr., in September 2007; and by his two brothers, William “Billy” Edwards Bynum Jr. and Alvis Jesse Bynum. He was also predeceased by his sister, May Clarke Bynum Sharp; and his brother-in-law, Robert Glenmore Sharp. Mr. Bynum is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Pat; and his daughter, Louise Lanius Bynum Mitchum and her husband, Robert “Eddie” Mitchum of Warrenton, North Carolina. Also surviving are his son, Edward Kennedy Bynum and his wife, Yvette Dibrell Bynum, of Sumter and daughter-in-law, Mary Lynn “Sissy” Satcher Bynum of Columbia. Survivors also include his sistersin-law, Anna Shuler Bynum and Marjorie Fleming Bynum. Eight grandchildren survive Mr. Bynum: Kellie Mitchum Davis and her hus-

band, Jeremy; Satcher Bynum Armstrong and her husband, Branford; Henry Clarke Bynum III and his wife, Stephanie; Ann-Lanius Bynum Noblitt and her husband, Matt; Benjamin Wright Bynum; Edward Kennedy Bynum Jr.; Ellis Roberson Bynum; and Lottie Marie Bynum. Two great-grandchildren also survive Mr. Bynum, Mary Clarke Morgan Armstrong and William Branford Armstrong Jr. A memorial service celebrating Mr. Bynum’s life will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church with Dr. Steve Holler officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Bynum Insurance, whom he so enjoyed working with, and the Mount Vernon Coffee Club. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall. A private interment will occur prior to the service at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter SC 29150 or Lake Junaluska Associates, P.O. Box 67, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

EDNA EVANS STALLARD Edna Evans Stallard, age 72, beloved wife of the late James “Ralph” E. Stallard, died on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Ellison Evans and Helen Barkley Broadway. Known as “Nannie,” she spent the majority STALLARD of her time spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Surviving are three daughters, Debra A. Hall and her husband, Harold C. “Sonny” Hall Jr., Pamela L. Stallard and Kimberly S. Coker and her husband, David A. “Tony” Coker Jr.; two brothers, Andrew E. Evans Jr., and his wife, Candi, and Thomas Wayne Evans Sr. and his wife, Linda; three sisters, Laverne E. McLeod, Judy E. Davis and Doris E. Witzell; seven granddaughters, Tabitha Bennett and her husband, Randy, Brandi S. Wescott and her husband, Herman L. “Lyle” Wescott IV, Jennifer Callen, Ashleigh Morton and her husband, Karl, Brittany Hughes, Jessica Yarbrough and Haley Courtney; 10 greatgrandchildren; and one special grandchild, Paige Olsen. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, John James Evans; one sister, Lucille E. Mitchum; and a brother-in-law, James McLeod. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel

with Dr. Stephen Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Bennett, David A. “Tony” Coker Jr., Harold C. “Sonny” Hall Jr., Karl Morton and Herman L. “Lyle” Wescott. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Bullock Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, Debra Hall. In memory of her late husband, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

OPAL MAE M. CHAMBERS Opal Mae Martin Chambers, age 101, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at NHC Healthcare of Sumter. Services will be held in Blackwell, Oklahoma, at a later date. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the local arrangements.

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CHARLES ELLIS STAFFORD SR. Former Sumter County Treasurer Charles Ellis Stafford Sr., widower of Frances Brown Stafford, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at McElveen Manor. He served as treasurer from 1972 to 1985, at STAFFORD which time he retired. Born on Aug. 26, 1921, in Lee County, he was a son of the late George W. Sr. and Lula Newman Stafford. He was a graduate of Edmunds High School and attended Draughon’s Business College in Columbia. A charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Mr. Stafford was instrumental in organizing the church in 1956; serving on the building committee for all phases of construction; and on many other committees of the church. He taught the senior class of the Sunday school for a number of years. He served as chairman of the membership committee, member of the official board, council on ministries, member of the Wesley Fellowship Class, and the men’s club. In recognition for his many years of loyalty, devotion, and dedication to his church, Homecoming Day at Aldersgate on May 2, 1999, was declared as “Charles Ellis Stafford Day.” Entering the U.S. Army Air Corps on June 29, 1942, at Shaw Air Force Base, he was later transferred to the Air Transport Command, serving at Hamilton Field, California; the Philippine Islands; and with the Occupation Forces in Atsugi, Japan. He was discharged on Jan. 21, 1946, with the rank of master sergeant. Active in civic affairs, he was a past member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce; Sertoma Club; and the Salvation Army Advisory Board, where he served as chairman during the time the present facility was constructed on Kendrick Street. He was a life member of the American Legion; past commander of American Legion Post 15; the associate chaplain; member of the executive committee; fair committee; and funeral committee. In 1996, he was presented the “Fairman of the Year” award by the S.C. Association of Fairs. During his term as county treasurer, he was recognized as initiating an “Alternate Method of Tax Collecting,” which required that all real property taxes be paid within one year from their due date, otherwise the property would be sold for these taxes. He also initiated the collection of city and county taxes, both current and delinquent, by the county treasurer, thereby eliminating the complete city tax department and the delinquent tax department of both the city and county of Sumter. This method of tax collection was approved by the comptroller general of South Carolina and has been adopted by the majority of counties and cities in the state of South Carolina. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Ellis Stafford Jr. and Barbara Guess Stafford of Lexington, Patrick A. Stafford and Terrie Smith Stafford of Columbia, and Stephen F. Stafford and Sallie Trapp Stafford of Sumter; two brothers, Robert E. “Bobby” Stafford and wife, Sara Ellen, of Sumter, William

F. “Billy” Stafford and wife, Marjorie, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania; three granddaughters, Caroline Stafford Brazell, Allison Raye Stafford and Margaret Stafford Manders; two grandsons, Charles Ellis Stafford III and Stephen F. Stafford Jr.; and five greatgrandchildren, Stafford Kinsey Brazell, Isla Fraysse Brazell, Mary Beth Stafford, Sarah Ellis Stafford and Carter Landen Cornell. Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon on Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Webb Belangia officiating. Private burial will be in Sumter Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be William C. Boykin Jr., Moscoe Johnson, David Mims, Kent Mims, Steve Mims, Allen Prescott, John Propst, Buddy Robinson, Dr. Strat Stavrou, L.B. “Buck” Wells, and members of the Wesley Fellowship Class. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the memorial service and at other times at the home of Steve and Sallie Stafford, 225 Adams Ave. Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 211 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 7759386.

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SUSAN MAE FELDER Funeral service for Susan Mae Felder, 81, of 5 Hill St., Summerton, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Liberty Hill AME Church, 2310 Liberty Hill Road, Pinewood, SC 29125. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Robert L. China, pastor, will officiate. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. today at King Fields Funeral Home, 3 Larry King Highway, Summerton. Mrs. Felder passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Mrs. Susie Mae Felder was born on Sept. 25, 1933, in Summerton, to the late Thomas and Phyllis Green. Susie Mae met the love of her life, the late Robert Felder Sr., whom she later married, and from this union they were blessed with seven beautiful children. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Robert Jr. and Richard Felder. She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her three daughters, Essie and Susan Felder, both of Summerton, and Rosa Frederick (William) of Atlanta; two sons, Thomas Felder (Sophie) of Bronx, New York, and Charles Felder of Yonkers, New York; 13 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; four aunts, Irene Felder, Essie Felder and Rebecca Felder, all of Summerton, and Margaret Moore of Florida; her loving sister, Mary Bracey of Manning; two brothers-in-law, Harry Felder of New York, N.Y., and Isaac Felder of Summerton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and great friends. Arrangements are entrusted to Owens Funeral Home of Branchville.

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Carrie Franklin Frierson was born on Jan. 1, 1916, in Clarendon County, to the late Wesley and Josephine Wilson Franklin. She was the widow of Ben Frierson Sr. “Sister,” as she was affectionately called, departed her earthly journey on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center. In her youth, she was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. After she moved back to Sumter, she joined Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she was the oldest member. She was very active in the worship service and took part in the senior choir, as a church school teacher, and was a part of the Missionary Society. She leaves to cherish her fond memories: two children, Sarah F. Kingwood of Sumter and Ben Frierson Jr. of New York, New York; 11 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives who are grieved by her passing. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor L.W. Barnes, presiding, assisted by the Rev. Kirk Gipson and the Rev. M.G. Walters, eulogist. Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Churchyard cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today. The management and staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave., Sumter, is serving the Frierson family. Online memorials may be

Romeo O’Neal Cooper Sr., 95, husband of Mary Louise Fortune Cooper, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 10, 1919, in Gable, a son of the late George and Mary Coleman Cooper. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 7020 Skinner Road, Gable. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

DAN WELLS JR. On May 1, 2015, God’s silent angel came to Hospice Care of Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and took Dan Wells Jr., 74, to his eternal home. Born on Feb. 20, 1941, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Dan Sr. and Minnie Lee Washington Wells. He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. At a very early age, he joined Westminister Presbyterian Church, USA, where he attended faithfully until his health failed. He was employed by Carolina Furniture Co. in Sumter for many years, until retirement. After retirement, he took part time employment with Brunson Nursery, Alcolu. Mr. Wells was a member of the Pinetop and Community Hunting Club. Survivors include his wife, Rose Lee Wells of Richmond, Virginia; one daughter, Rosa Mae McBride of Sumter; one son, Roy Wells of Sumter; one sister, Bessie McKnight of Thomasville, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; 17 great-

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THE SUMTER ITEM grandchildren; a host of special nieces, nephews, relative and friends. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death, George, Leo, James and Thelma Jones. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Westminister Presbyterian Church, USA, 9124 Plowden Mill Road, Manning, with the Rev. Samuel Sparks, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving family and friends at the home of his daughter, Rosa Mae McBride, 27 Shuler Drive, Sumter. The procession will leave at 12:10 p.m. from the home of his daughter. Floral bearers will be greatnieces. Pallbearers will members of Pinetop Hunting Club. Burial will be in Westminister Presbyterian Churchyard cemetery. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

ROBERT L. MOSES Robert L. Moses, husband of Jessie Mae Rouse Moses, departed this life peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born on May 10, 1927, in Elliot, a son of the late Robert and Renetta Montgomery Moses and stepson of Sadie Lucky Moses. He retired as a certified welder at Sumter Machinery in 1990. Once retired, he enjoyed gathering with friends and family. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife of the home, Jessie Mae Rouse Moses; one daughter, Runette (Barry) Nowlin of Garner, North Carolina; one son, Sellmore (Corrine) Luckie of Lugoff; one brother-in-law, Wallace Rouse of Baltimore, Maryland; one sister-in-law, Laura Rouse of Wilmington, North Carolina; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, honorary son, Curtis (Marilyn) Henry, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother; two sisters; and four sons, Lee W. Moses, Gregory B. Moses, Robert L. Moses and Sylvester Moses. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Moses will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Unionville AME Church, 1330 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, with the pastor, the Rev. Alvin Webb, officiating. Interment will follow in Unionville AME Church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 697 Atkins Ave., Lynchburg. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

RICHARD D. MCFADDEN Richard Donald McFadden, 71, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church, 129 W. Moore St., Sumter, with the Rev. Barry Pearson, pastor, and the Rev. Rose Rogers, eulogist. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 4210 Cotton Road, Sumter. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

W. DAVID GRIGGS William David “Bill” Griggs, 83, husband of Annie Ruth “Anne” Baker Griggs, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at his home. He left his earthly home to go to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior. Born in Chesterfield County, he was a son of the late William Henry and Jessie Viola Griggs. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and American Legion Post No. 15. He served in the U.S. Army at the ending of the Korean Conflict. He worked at B.L Montague and retired from Westinghouse. His second retirement was from NBSC (Synovus) as a bank courier. Survivors include his wife; two sons, David Stanley Griggs of Sumter and Mark Anthony Griggs (Liz) of West Columbia; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Letha Barnhill, Helen Byrd and Beulah Chapman, all of Hartsville; two brothers, Olin Griggs and Lavern Griggs, both of Hartsville; and a very special cousin, Ernest Griggs (Mary Dell). Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with Chaplain Billy Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Saturday at ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the S.C. Heart Center, 2001 Laurel St., Columbia, SC 29204. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium is in charge of the arrangements. www.escfuneralhome.com

WINFRED L. WILLIAMS DALZELL — Winfred Lloyd Williams, age 62, beloved husband of Debra Kay Smith Williams, died on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the Medical University of South Carolina. Plans will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

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Opportunities for Life Enrichment 9:45 AM Church School (Sundays) 10:45 AM Morning Worship (Sundays) 6:00 PM Evening Worship (1st Sundays) 10:00 AM Golden Age Fellowship (3rd Wed.) 5:30 PM Prayer Service (Wed.) 6:00 PM Bible Study (Wed.) 6:00 PM Youth Ministry (Wed.) After School Care - Mon. - Fri. 2:30 - 5:30 PM (K-5th Grade)

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Indoor Warehouse Sale! Everything must Go! Sat 8:30-1 Corner of Liberty St And Blvd. Rd All furniture and home furnishings under $10 3204 Mayflower Ln., Garden Gate off Wise Dr. Sat. 7 am - 2 pm. Clothing (men, women, juniors), craft items, kitchen table, Party Lite, Pampered Chef, books, knick knacks, many, many items. 1205 Pinewood Rd. Multi-Family sale, Sat. 7 am - 12 noon. Craft supplies, + size clothes, etc GIANT SALE 4300 Pond Loop Rd Fri & Sat 7-3 3.5 mi. from old Hopewell nursing home. Clothes racks, couch, glass tables, metal bunk bed, Twin & Dbl bed, some tools, racing tires(asphalt) racing rims, 2 race car frames, motorcycle

For Sale or Trade Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 5 piece bedroom suit-wrought iron bed with box spring & mattress. Washer & dryer set, & dishwasher. Call 803-469-2997

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Looking for something that is more than just a job? Do you like to surround yourself with beautiful things and happy people? Are you a highly motivated and goal oriented person? Are you a Team Player with a competitive spirit? Do you love to make money? If your answer is YES to all of the above questions and you are computer literate, please send resume' to P-409 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151. This position is with a local, well established company who is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the BBB and the Sumter Chamber of Commerce.

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F/T EXPERIENCED Maintenance Technician needed for a busy, mid-size property in Sumter, SC. Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. CFC and CPO certifications ARE REQUIRED. Must have a valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation. Must be available for night/weekend call duty. Salary commensurate with experience. Pd vacation and Personal/Sick. Benefits include: 100% (employee) paid medical and dental. Please fax resume to 803-775-3595. No phone calls please! Looking for a carpenter experienced in floors, windows, and other rental property maintenance. MUST have valid Drivers License. Submit resume to: M-414 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151. The #1 Furniture Retail Company in the U.S. is seeking a highly motivated, detailed oriented individual with an outgoing personality for a full-time position to handle Administrative and Customer Service duties. MUST be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. College degree preferred but not mandatory. Please send or drop off Resume' to: Open Position, 2850 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150. INTERVIEWS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Help wanted. Roofers and laborers please apply at Southern Roofing Services, Inc. 785 N. Wise Drive, Sumter, SC Experience not necessary but helpful.

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

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Announcements Ladies Archery Night Beginning May 14th. Every Thursday night @ 6:30pm. Come join the fun! Beginners and Advanced. Equipment provided, instructed by certified instructor. Sumter Co. Fair Grounds BLDG#10, For more info contact Beth 803-983-2625.

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Maintenance Tech/Painter needed. Approx. 28/hours/wk to work at elderly apt. community in Sumter. Exper. preferred in the areas of painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and appliance repair. Fax resume to 1-803-345-3804 Attn: Personnel.

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1 Monte Carlo Court Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-9904

Remodeling, Painting, Carports, Decks, Blow Ceilings, Ect.

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18 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 778-2330 Erik Ford

(803) 968-8655

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Goodman HVAC is back in Sumter For a local Goodman Dealer call Butch Davis 803-905-1155

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