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Curtis & Croft LLC........................................................................ 3 Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry.................................... 4

PUBLISHER Vince Johnson

C. Anthony Menswear................................................................. 5

WRITER Rose Jarrett Jade Reynolds

Kafa Company LLC....................................................................... 6

DESIGN Cary Howard

The Sumter Item.......................................................................... 7 Eagerton Family Practice............................................................. 8 McLeod Primary Care Clarendon................................................ 9 McLeod Cardiology Associates...................................................10

ADVERTISING Karen Cave Paige Macloskie Mark Pekuri PHOTOGRAPHERS Trevor Bauknight Rose Jarrett

McLeod Orthopaedics Clarendon..............................................11 McLeod Women’s Care Clarendon.............................................12 Palmetto Adult Medicine...........................................................13 McLeod Surgery Clarendon........................................................14 McLeod Urology Associates........................................................15 Deercreek at Wyboo...................................................................16

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Warren Curtis, left, and William Croft combined their law practices to focus on real estate closings but have since diversified to include personal injuries, family court, wills and defending workers’ compensation employee claims.

Curtis & Croft, LLC

Curtis & Croft combines resources to focus on closing real estate deals

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fter graduating from law school in 1995, Warren Curtis served as a law clerk for the Honorable J. Ernest Kinard Jr. From there, he went to work with the Weinberg law firm in Sumter, eventually becoming a partner with M.M. “Rusty” Weinberg and Robert Brown.

He initially focused his practice in the family courts, handling divorce and custody matters, but also began to develop a real estate practice, handling commercial and residential transactions.

When William Croft graduated from law school in 1997, he spent almost five years as a prosecutor for the Third Judicial Circuit solicitor’s office, learning the ropes of how to try a case and manage the case outside of the courtroom.

He credits former Solicitors Wade Kolb and Kelly Jackson with guiding him through that experience and providing him with the tools to transition to private practice.

After leaving the solicitor’s office, he spent two years working for a firm in Charleston before

eventually moving back to his hometown of Sumter to branch out on his own.

The two joined forces in 2007 to create Curtis & Croft LLC, focusing on real estate transactions, workers’ compensation claims, personal injury and other civil matters. In 2010, attorney William “Bill” Buxton joined the firm to assist with family court and probate matters.

Each attorney has his own particular areas of focus. However, all of the attorneys handle real estate transactions and pride themselves on the ability to work around the schedules of their clients, even if outside of normal business hours.

They also find time to stay involved in the community. Curtis serves on the Sumter CityCounty Board of zoning appeals. Croft is past president of Sumter Rotary Club and serves as chairman of the board of trustees for Wilson Hall. Buxton serves on the Historic Preservation Design Review Committee for downtown Sumter.

At A Glance Curtis & Croft LLC Year founded 2007

Primary product or service Legal services

Top local executives Warren S. Curtis William H. Croft

Physical address 325 W. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150

Phone (803) 778-7404

Email william@curtisandcroft.com

Website www.curtisandcroft.com

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Dr. Tim Garrity

Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry

Family oriented dental practice feels less clinical and more like home

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s you approach Live Oak Dentistry, you immediately notice that the business is aptly named. A massive, sprawling oak tree dominates the parking lot, and it is clear that the practice was built around this natural treasure.

Dr. Tim Garrity says the tree is “supposedly 500 years old, according to two different arborists, so it’s survived through quite a bit.”

Dr. Garrity has been practicing for 16 years, and most of his staff have been with him the entire time. This loyalty contributes to the comfortable atmosphere in the office.

With beautiful crown molding, large windows, TVs and wood floors in the exam rooms, the whole place is like an HGTV dream.

Dr. Garrity’s wife, Holly, did most of the interior decorating, and there’s no doubt it helps the business achieve its main goal of helping patients feel at home.

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“My favorite part of the job is putting smiles on people’s faces,” Garrity says. “They are hurting, not happy, or scared when they come in, and we can turn that around.”

Live Oak is mainly focused on being a family oriented practice, offering individual, one-on-one attention that many liken to the “old days.”

Their services range from pediatric dentistry to crowns, veneers and other cosmetic or aesthetic procedures. They see many military patients and families as well.

Dr. Garrity is calm and affable, the exact type of dentist you’d want for, say, a young child who might be afraid of the concept altogether.

When asked to give a piece of advice to prospective patients, Garrity thinks they should “put away their preconceived notions” and give this simple yet modern practice a try.

At A Glance Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry Year founded 2012

Primary product or service Family oriented dentistry

Top local executives Dr. Tim Garrity, DMD

Physical address 2545 Tahoe Drive, Sumter, SC 29150

Phone (803) 905-6700

Email online form submission

Website liveoakdentistry.net

Chip Bracalente

C. Anthony’s Menswear

Downtown menswear shop blends the classic with the eclectic

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harles “Chip” Anthony Bracalente, owner of C. Anthony’s Menswear downtown, provides a different experience than large-chain clothing stores full of dizzying displays and dozens of racks to sort through.

Here, it is less about the bottom line and more about what works for you.

Chip has 32 years of experience, opened in 2005 and relocated his store to Liberty and Main streets in 2015. It is located within the Bank of Sumter building from 1913, and its history lives on in C. Anthony’s.

For instance, the bank’s original vault now serves as an incredible walk-in shoe shop, which may be the most unique part of the store.

However, that distinction is hard to make.

Ask Chip what’s special about his store, and he will respond, “We are service minded.”

Indeed, C. Anthony’s is also a mini-museum, showing off Chip’s collection of antiques, childhood toys, history books and family photos.

There are shelves full of products such as custom-made jewelry and a full line of facial

products.

The eclectic tie assortment is nothing short of fabulous. On display are mannequins ranging from wedding formal to sophisticated sportsman, and every detail is meticulously thought out.

His small but dedicated staff which includes his wife, Zan, “help with what to wear to an interview or casual Friday and will even give advice on how to best pack a suitcase,” Chip says.

Clients can sit down in a no-pressure environment and pick out fabric, buttons and styling for custom-made clothes. They also provide tuxedo rentals, and alteration turnaround is fast. According to Chip, “Miss Butler, who we call ‘Speedy,’ she can have alterations done while the customer waits or within hours. Mary is a large asset to our store’s customer service. ” You may come to C. Anthony’s for the custom services, but you will want to stay for the warm, personal atmosphere.

At A Glance C. Anthony’s Menswear Year founded 2005

Primary product or service Men’s clothing

Top local executives Chip Bracalente Allen Caldwell

Physical address 2 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29150

Phone (803) 905-4299

Email canthonysmenswear@gmail.com

Website canthonysmenswear.com

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Kevin Ard

KAFA Company LLC

Timber! (and more) with Young Professional Kevin Ard

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tarting your own company can be daunting, but for a Lee County man who has always liked being outdoors, it has proven rewarding.

“Starting my own business is the best thing I’ve ever done and the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done,” Kevin E. Ard said. “It’s wonderful to take an idea (and) to create something you can really be proud of.”

The 38-year-old started the forest management KAFA Company LLC in June 2016, according to www.kafacompany.com. In a typical week, Ard said he might check on logging activities on a client’s land, handle administrative paperwork or money related to a tract of land and show some properties.

When a client calls about forest management for his or her property, Ard said he reviews the goals and objectives for the land and then implements a plan to bring whatever that vision is to life.

“Our job is to achieve their goals and objectives for their property,” he said. “Sometimes it is strictly financial, and sometimes it is about outdoor activities. I’m very excited these days to see bike

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paths and greenways. A private landowner can have that.”

According to his website, Ard has a certified general appraiser license for South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, has a certified forester designation from the Society of American Foresters and is an S.C. registered forester.

Before founding his business, Ard worked for a “large forestland management and real estate firm focused in the Southeast,” according to his website.

He has experience appraising farms and timberland and performing forestry services such as timber sales, property line designation, reforestation and wildlife enhancements. He has also been involved in land acquisitions from residential home sites to large tract purchases both as an adviser and an investor.

“I’ve really loved every minute of it,” he said. “I’ve been at it a long time now, 18 years in February. I make a good living at it and enjoy what I do.”

To learn more about KAFA Company LLC, visit www.kafacompany.com or contact Ard at kafacompany@ftc-i.net or (803) 491-5177.

At A Glance KAFA Company, LLC Year founded 2016

Primary product or service Forest Management

Top local executives Kevin Ard

Physical address

Camden SC 29020 US

Phone

(803) 491-5177

Email

kafacompany@ftc-i.net

Website

www.kafacompany.com

Vince Johnson

The Sumter Item

New publisher will honor sixgeneration newspaper legacy, tap Sumter’s potential for growth

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fter 123 years under the Osteen family, The Sumter Item is bringing in its first outside publisher. Vince Johnson may be young, but he has proven his talent during his 10 years with Morris Multimedia.

After graduating cum laude from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, Johnson worked his way to the top through various publications, holding the positions of entry-level videographer, director of audio/video operations, chief multimedia officer and eventually publisher.

Cumming, Georgia’s Forsyth County News, which Johnson published for three years, won 2016’s Mega-Innovation award for newspapers, which is judged by Harvard Business School.

The fact that his 15-person staff beat out the likes of some of the largest media companies in the country put Johnson on the map as a digital leader, and he’s bringing that savvy to the Item.

In his capacity as publisher, Vince will “more or less make sure business is working healthily,” but

beyond that, he wants to do some big things.

Though the newspaper will still be the premiere product, Johnson says he wants to “transition into more than just a newspaper,” imagining “a fully functioning media company that has a lot more to offer citizens in the ways that people consume media.”

Vince moved here with his wife, Brooke, and noticed that “downtown is being revitalized in a great way.” He is excited by what he sees in the area: a rich history, diverse demographics and “untapped potential.”

While he says to “expect video content on the website that will be available on mobile phones and social media,” he is well aware that “people still like to read their papers with their morning cup of coffee, and they are very important, too.”

Vince Johnson has known the Osteens for several years, and as he moves forward with changes at the Item, he says theirs is “a legacy worth maintaining.”

At A Glance The Sumter Item Year founded 1894

Primary product or service Local media

Top local executives Vince Johnson Hubert D. Osteen Jr. Jack Osteen Graham Osteen Kyle Osteen

Physical address 36 W. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150

Phone (803) 774-1200

Email vince@theitem.com

Website www.theitem.com

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Robert S. Eagerton Jr., MD

Eagerton Family Practice

The family care you deserve

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inding an outstanding physician who is committed to exceptional patientcentered care is not always easy. That’s why, in 1986, Dr. Robert Eagerton jumped at the chance to move back home to Summerton to practice medicine. Then in 2000, he moved 10 miles to practice closer to Manning, where he could better meet the needs of both his hospitalized patients at what is now McLeod Health Clarendon and his private practice patients. In 2015, Eagerton Family Practice joined McLeod Health.

Dr. Eagerton and family nurse practitioner Renee Ward are committed to making sure that you and your family have convenient access to the best health care.

Dr. Eagerton is continuously improving his understanding of the ever-changing world of medicine so that he can better serve his patients daily.

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He thinks that compassionate, personalized health care is the best medicine.

For more than 30 years, Eagerton Family Practice has had one goal – to provide local families with the health care they deserve.

The practice specializes in: • Disease prevention; • Health maintenance; • Counseling; • Patient education; • Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses; and • Health promotion.

As part of McLeod Health, the region’s largest health care team, patients of Eagerton Family Practice have access to a highly skilled team of specialists and the most advanced technology.

McLeod Health serves 15 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina with more than one million residents.

At A Glance Eagerton Family Practice Year founded Practice founded in 1986 Located in Manning since 2000

Primary product or service Family medicine

Top local executives Robert S. Eagerton Jr., MD

Physical address 200 E. Hospital St. Manning, SC 29102

Phone (803) 433-0439

Website www.mcleodhealthclarendon.org

Lisa E. Heichberger, MD and Clarence E. Coker, MD

McLeod Primary Care Clarendon

High-quality family health care

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cLeod Primary Care is home to the accomplished and respected team of local physicians Dr. Clarence Coker and Dr. Lisa Heichberger and family nurse practitioner Susanne Johnson. They are committed to providing the health care services you and your family expect and deserve.

From preventative medicine and minor illnesses to chronic health conditions, the practice focuses on a patient’s unique medical needs and follows the best course of action using the latest in medical practices, techniques and technology.

Dr. Coker, a native of Turbeville, recently celebrated his 50th year in medicine.

“My favorite part of the job is the personal relationship I build with my patients. Many times I see them at a time of medical crisis, and it’s very rewarding to be able to help them,” says Dr. Coker.

Dr. Heichberger, fondly known by her patients as “Dr. Lisa,” believes in caring for her patients like they are family.

“When you have a family doctor it really provides continuity of care. We not only know you and your

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medical history, but we have developed a relationship with you,” says Dr. Heichberger.

The practice specializes in: • Health promotion; • Disease prevention; • Health maintenance; and • Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses such as:

o Arthritis

o Autoimmune disease

o Cholesterol management

o Diabetes

o High blood pressure (hypertension)

o Heart disease

o Osteoporosis

o Pulmonary disease As part of McLeod Health, the region’s largest health care team, patients of McLeod Primary Care Clarendon have access to a highly skilled team of specialists and the most advanced technology.

McLeod Health serves 15 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina with more than one million residents.

McLeod Primary Care Clarendon Year founded 1967

Primary product or service Family medicine

Top local executives Clarence E. Coker, MD Lisa E. Heichberger, MD

Physical address 22 Bozard St. Manning, SC 29102

Phone (803) 435-8828

Website www.mcleodhealthclarendon.org

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Dennis Lang, DO; Ryan C. Garbalosa, DO; and Prabal Guha, MD

McLeod Cardiology Associates

We don’t miss a beat

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eart conditions caused by high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) and family history are on the rise. That’s why choosing the right cardiologist is so important.

McLeod Cardiology Associates is committed to meeting the growing need for cardiac care in our community. Our highly skilled cardiologists Dr. Dennis Lang and Dr. Ryan Garbalosa and electrophysiologist Dr. Prabal Guha provide the highest-quality adult cardiovascular care utilizing the latest techniques. Dr. Guha is available to see patients in Sumter and also in our Florence office.

Our practice specializes in: • Congestive heart failure; • Coronary artery disease; • Hypertension; • Arrhythmias, device management; • Atrial Fibrillation; • Women’s cardiovascular health; • Valvular heart hisease; and • Lipid disease.

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McLeod Cardiology Associates is part of McLeod Health, the region’s largest health care team. The McLeod Health Cardiac Program has received the following ratings from CareChex: • Top 100 in the Nation for Medical Excellence in Interventional Coronary Care; • No. 1 in the State for Medical Excellence in Major Cardiac Surgery; • No. 1 in the Market for Medical Excellence in Cardiac Care; • No. 1 in the Market for Medical Excellence in Coronary Bypass Surgery; • No. 1 in the Market for Patient Safety in Major Cardiac Surgery; and • No. 1 in the Market for Patient Safety in Interventional Coronary Care.

(Ratings based on data for McLeod Regional Medical Center. CareChex is an information service of Quantros Inc. CareChex provides clinical, financial and patient satisfaction findings to consumers, providers and purchasers of U.S. medical care. Unlike other publicly available quality ratings, CareChex provides a composite evaluation of all components of medical quality including process of care, outcomes of care and patient experiences.)

McLeod Cardiology Associates welcomes new patients. To make an appointment, call (803) 8835171. Physician and self-referrals are welcome.

At A Glance McLeod Cardiology Associates Year founded 2011

Primary product or service Heart and vascular care

Top local executives Ryan C. Garbalosa, DO Dennis Lang, DO Prabal Guha, MD

Sumter location 540 Physicians Lane Sumter, SC 29150

Manning location 21 E. Hospital St. Manning, SC 29102

Phone (803) 883-5171

Website www.mcleodheart.org

Lawrence L. Conley, DO

McLeod Orthopaedics Clarendon

Specialized orthopedic care

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ur community has a continued need for orthopedic specialists. Thanks to Dr. Lawrence Conley of McLeod Orthopaedics Clarendon, people in and across Clarendon County have access to comprehensive orthopedic care.

From simple ankle sprains to hip replacements, Dr. Conley, a highly skilled, experienced surgeon, utilizes the latest in surgical and non-surgical procedures for the best outcomes.

Conley enjoys the full breadth of general orthopedics and is trained in all orthopedic areas, including joint arthroplasty, as well as shoulder, hip and knee arthroscopy. He also provides hand and upper extremity orthopedic care.

“I find great joy in creating relationships with my patients and helping them achieve the best possible outcome,” says Dr. Conley. Dr. Conley’s goal is simple: return patients to normal activities

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as quickly and safely as possible.

He specializes in: • Joint replacement; • Arthroscopy; • Fracture care; • Sports medicine; • Carpal tunnel; • Hand and upper extremity surgery; • Non-surgical treatment options; and • Muscle sprains and strains.

As part of McLeod Health, the region’s largest health care team, patients of McLeod Orthopaedics Clarendon have access to a highly skilled team of specialists and the most advanced technology. McLeod Health serves 15 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina with more than one million residents.

McLeod Orthopaedics Clarendon Year founded 2015

Primary product or service Orthopedic care

Top local executives Lawrence Conley, DO

Physical Address 50 E. Hospital St., Suite 6 Manning, South Carolina 29102

Phone (803) 433-3065

Website www.mcleodhealthclarendon.org

Dr. Conley welcomes new patients. Call (803) 433-3065 to schedule an appointment.

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Left to Right: Judy Fry, CNM; Thomas Chappell, CNM; Julie A. Mullins, DO; Steven B. Tollison, MD

McLeod Women’s Care Clarendon

Exceptional health care for women

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very stage in a woman’s life needs a different kind of care. McLeod Women’s Care Clarendon provides compassionate care to women throughout the many stages of their lives.

Together, Dr. Julie Mullins and Dr. Steven Tollison and our certified nurse midwives, Thomas Chappell and Judy Fry, provide a full range of services using the latest in technology and techniques.

McLeod Women’s Care also offers CenteringPregnancy. The CenteringPregnancy model was developed to improve prenatal education and increase patients’ engagement in the process of pregnancy and preparing for childbirth and parenthood. Expecting women who choose the Centering model come together in groups for prenatal sessions that include care (usually recording vital signs and weight and checking the urine for blood, sugar or protein), health assessment by a midwife or physician and discussions of topics of importance to the group.

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The practice specializes in: • General OB/GYN care; • Midwifery care; • Prenatal Care, testing and delivery; • Pelvic organ prolapse; • Laparoscopic techniques; • Urinary gynecology; • Incontinence; • Infertility; • Menopause treatment; • CenteringPregnancy; and • Nitrous oxide available.

As part of McLeod Health, the region’s largest health care team, patients of McLeod Women’s Care Clarendon have access to a highly skilled team of specialists and the most advanced technology. McLeod Health serves 15 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina with more than one million residents.

Now accepting new patients. Call (803) 4330797 for an appointment.

At A Glance McLeod Women’s Care Clarendon Year founded 2010

Primary product or service Women’s services

Top local executives Julie A. Mullins, DO, FACOG Steven B. Tollison, MD

Physical Address 50 E. Hospital St., Suite 4A Manning, South Carolina 29102

Phone (803) 433-0797

Website www.mcleodhealthclarendon.org

Dr. Ansel McFaddin, Dr. Harry Jordan, Dr. Hugh Stoddard, Dr. Andrew Reynolds

Palmetto Adult Medicine

Health care you can trust

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almetto Adult Medicine in Sumter, a highly respected and well-known local practice, has recently joined the McLeod Health team of leading physicians. Together, McLeod Health and Palmetto Adult Medicine provide the highest level of expertise in diagnosis and treatment of adult medical conditions.

The physicians of Palmetto Adult Medicine, Dr. Ansel McFaddin, Dr. Harry Jordan, Dr. Andrew Reynolds and Dr. Hugh Stoddard, are trusted members of our community and bring years of experience providing quality, compassionate care to the residents of Sumter, Clarendon, Lee and Williamsburg counties.

Advanced practice providers: Emily J. Miller, PA-C; Abbie F. Kirby, PA-C; Katherine S. Coffey, PA-C; and James R. McMahon, NP. As specialists in internal medicine, the physicians of Palmetto Adult Medicine are committed to your health and are skilled in the management of chronic medical problems and encompass a large spectrum of specialties.

Because these physicians are part of the McLeod Health system, practices can more expediently obtain and share medical records and diagnostic reports for

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consultations. This provides patients with continuity of care between physician offices and makes those visits more efficient for the patient.

This partnership enhances our already extensive range of services and supports our commitment to providing the most advanced treatments and techniques to the Sumter area.

The practice specializes in: • Arthritis; • Autoimmune disease; • Cholesterol management; • Diabetes; • Geriatrics; • High blood pressure and heart disease; • Medicare wellness visits; • Osteoporosis; • Pulmonary disease; and • Women’s health.

As part of McLeod Health, the region’s largest health care team, patients of Palmetto Adult Medicine have access to a highly skilled team of specialists and the most advanced technology. McLeod Health serves 15 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina with more than one million residents.

Palmetto Adult Medicine Year founded Joined McLeod Physician Associates in 2017

Primary product or service Internal medicine

Top local executives Harry A. Jordan, Jr., MD Ansel R. McFaddin, MD Andrew J. Reynolds, MD Hugh T. Stoddard, Jr., MD

Physical Address 1295 Wilson Hall Road Sumter, South Carolina 29150

Phone (803) 905-6800

Website www.mcleodhealthclarendon.org

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Devonne D. Barrineau, MD

McLeod Surgery Clarendon

Advanced surgical solutions

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rom abdominal surgeries to soft tissue diseases, Dr. Devonne Barrineau of McLeod Surgery Clarendon is providing people in and across Clarendon County with the best in general surgery.

As a general surgeon, Dr. Barrineau performs a wide variety of surgical procedures for a diverse group of medical conditions. A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Barrineau uses the latest techniques and performs the most up-to-date procedures in invasive and non-invasive surgeries.

Dr. Barrineau and nurse practitioner Amber Ballentine work together to provide patients with the best surgical experience possible.

Dr. Barrineau grew up in Turbeville, and when he learned a general surgeon was needed in Clarendon County, he jumped at the opportunity to move close to his parents, who live in Sumter.

He and his wife, Victoria, have three sons. Their

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free time is usually spent saltwater fishing or hunting.

He specializes in: • Abdominal surgeries:

o Esophagus, stomach, small bowel

o Colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts; • Diseases involving:

o Skin, breast, soft tissue and hernias; • Thyroid; • Endoscopic procedures; and • Wound care.

As part of McLeod Health, the region’s largest health care team, patients of McLeod Surgery Clarendon have access to a highly skilled team of specialists and the most advanced technology.

McLeod Health serves 15 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina with more than one million residents.

At A Glance McLeod Surgery Clarendon Year founded 2014

Primary product or service General surgery

Top local executives Devonne D. Barrineau, MD

Physical Address 20 E. Hospital St. Manning, SC 29102

Phone (803) 435-2822

Website www.mcleodhealthclarendon.org

Christopher S. Fukuda, MD

McLeod Urology Associates

Pediatric and adult urology care

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r. Christopher Fukuda, a board-certified urologist with McLeod Urology Associates, is now offering a special clinic in Sumter to meet the growing needs for urological care in this area. Dr. Fukuda specializes in pediatric and adult urological care.

Dr. Fukuda joined McLeod Urology Associates in 2016, adding his expertise to the extraordinary team of urologists Dr. David Horger, Dr. Kevin O’Kelly and Dr. Robert Santa-Cruz in Florence. As the practice has grown, we have been able to provide clinics in outlying areas to better serve those in need.

Dr. Fukuda’s experience in pediatric urology allows us to expand our services even further. Before coming to McLeod Urology Associates, Dr. Fukuda served as the primary urologic consultant for the Vermont State Clinic for Children with Special Health Care Needs for 20 years. He brings great knowledge and skill to our pediatric patients.

Dr. Fukuda performs the latest techniques in minimally invasive procedures and utilizes leadingedge technology in the treatment of a full range of urological conditions. You can trust that the care you receive from McLeod Urology Associates is the

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current highest-level standard of care.

Commonly treated conditions: • Kidney stones; • Recurrent urinary tract infections; • Urinary incontinence; • Voiding dysfunction infertility and erectile dysfunction; • Prostate and urologic cancers; and • Pediatric urological conditions

o Voiding disorders (bed wetting)

o Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters and bladder),

o Surgery for groin conditions (undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, varicocele) o Evaluation and management of urinary tract problems associated with neurological conditions such as Spina Bifida.

As part of McLeod Health, the region’s largest health care team, patients of McLeod Urology Associates - Sumter have access to a highly skilled team of specialists and the most advanced technology. McLeod Health serves 15 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina with more than one million residents.

McLeod Urology Associates Year founded 2016

Primary product or service Urology

Top local executives Christopher S. Fukuda, MD

Physical Address 540 Physicians Lane Sumter, South Carolina 29150

Phone (843) 777-7555

Website www.mcleodhealthclarendon.org

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Developer Nena Bruffey with Agent Donald Paquette outside of The Azalea model home.

Deercreek At Wyboo

Litchfield Co. moves inland to fishing and golf community off Lake Marion

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he Litchfield Co., famous for real estate along the coast, has opened a satellite office in lake country. Deercreek At Wyboo, a gated resort community in Clarendon County, surrounds Wyboo Golf Club and is across the street from the newly reopened Players Course.

However, as developer Nena Bruffey puts it, “You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy living on a golf course.” With homes currently selling in the low 200s, Deercreek has something to offer everyone at an affordable price.

“The logical market would be those looking for a second home,” Nena says, “but millennials and baby boomers are actually looking for the exact same house.”

Located within several miles of schools and 40 miles of Shaw Air Force Base, Deercreek is perfect for young families and within the commutes of many soldiers in the Sumter area. With a pool, sidewalk-lined streets, an EMS station, a café and

a bank, residents enjoy plenty of amenities within their own neighborhood.

Bruffey expects that Deercreek will eventually expand to more than 300 homes, depending on the market. Current models feature three bedrooms and two bathrooms, open floor plans and two-car garages with an extra golf cart bay that could also be used for other small vehicles.

Bruffey says that the residents who don’t play golf “just love the beautiful landscaping and relaxed atmosphere.” Indeed, the area has much more to offer than gorgeous greens. Deercreek boasts proximity to Santee National Wildlife Refuge and world-class fishing opportunities.

“Wyboo” is derived from the Sioux word meaning “big water,” which is apt for property off Lake Marion, the largest lake in South Carolina. If you have a boat, you can keep it at J&J Marina, which works with Deercreek, and utilize the water route that leads all the way out to the Charleston coast.

At A Glance Deercreek At Wyboo Year founded Bought in mid-2000s, first homes completed 2017

Primary product or service Gated resort community

Top local executives Nena Bruffey

Physical address 2538 Players Course Drive Manning, SC 29102

Phone (803) 478 - DEER (3337)

Email info@deercreekatwyboo.com

Website deercreekatwyboo.com