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Multiple felony charges Sumter man tied to arson, woman’s rape, killing in Barnwell

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com A Sumter man is one of two suspects facing charges in the death of a Barnwell woman found dead in her burning home earlier this BUCKMON month.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division anBOLEN nounced the arrests in a news release Thursday after the two

were arrested separately earlier this week.

Michael Paul Buckmon, 36, of Sumter, faces charges of murder, kidnapping, firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, first-degree arson and conspiracy.

An alleged accomplice, Matthew Trey Bolen, 23, of Williston, is facing the same charges.

Both men are being held at Barnwell County Detention Center.

Buckmon and Bolen are accused of the rape and killing of 56-yearold Donna Dempsey in her Barnwell home, and of then setting the

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People react at the scene of a deadly house fire in Barnwell on Nov. 1. The body of Donna Dempsey, 56, was found in the SEE CHARGES, PAGE A12 home, and two men, including a Sumter man, have been charged in her death after it was ruled a homicide.

Businesses donate to teachers in honor of education week

Worker OK after his rescue from tank

BY TYLER SIMPSON tyler@theitem.com

respirator, so officials did not think he faced extensive exposure to any of the fumes.

Since the chemicals in the tank were not immediately identified, Burton, conscious and alert, was stripped of his clothes and equipment before an ambulance transported him to Tuomey. There, emergency responders with the Hazmat response team at Tuomey treated him in a

In an effort to express their admiration for Sumter teachers, the education committee with the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce has received donations, ranging from gift certificates to school supplies, from local businesses to go to area educators.

The effort is part of American Education Week — Nov. 18 through Nov. 22 this year — a nationally recognized week set aside to highlight the importance of education for students.

But the local committee decided to do something different.

“As an education committee, we looked at American Education Week and thought about how we could make it appropriate in Sumter,” said Dennis Turner. “I looked at it and decided that we should do something for the teachers.”

The committee contacted local businesses to determine if there might be an interest in donating. As a result, businesses offering discounts and gift certificates for school staff and educators during the week include Bill’s Furniture & Antiques, Curves For Women, Duncan Dogs, Dunkin’ Donuts, Music & Me Studios, Subway and Turner’s Garage.

Other businesses offered to donate supplies

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BY TYLER SIMPSON tyler@theitem The rescued sanitation worker who lost consciousness in a chemical tank containing slurry oil on Wednesday was released from the hospital after an overnight stay.

Sumter Transport employee Tyron Burton and firefighters from the Sumter Fire Department, who worked to pull him from the tank, had to undergo decontamination treatment on Wednesday. While the firefighters were able to be treated at the Palmetto Gas Co. location on South Lafayette Drive, Burton was transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center for further decontamination.

Burton was released from Tuomey on Thursday and is not currently suffering any side effects from the chemicals, ac-

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Emergency responders with Tuomey Regional Medical Center’s Hazmat team complete decontamination of a sanitation worker who fell unconscious in a chemical tank he was cleaning out on Wednesday.

cording to Pat Joyner, human resources director with the company. Joyner said Burton was kept overnight for observation and is expected to return to work soon.

Burton was cleaning out buildup within the tank when, according to officials on the scene, fumes from the petroleum-based chemical overcame him. While Burton was not attached to a safety harness while in the tank, he was wearing his

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Tuomey will conduct internal emergency drill Tuomey Regional Medical Center will be conducting an internal emergency drill Monday, beginning at 10 a.m.

As part of the exercise, hospital employees, as well as responders from Sumter County Emergency Medical Services, Sumter Fire Department and public safety officials from throughout Sumter County, will be participating. Patients and visitors at the hospital Monday morning could see an inordinate amount of activity on the hospital campus because of training exercise.

Hospital officials said most of the exercise will be conducted within the outpatient surgical center but could involve other buildings.

Sumter man wanted in Clarendon thefts

Inmate faces charges in riot BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com An inmate at Lee Correctional Institution will face charges stemming from last year’s riot that injured a prison guard.

Brian Rashard Garris, 24, originally of 4344 Broad River Road, Columbia, is accused in arrest warrants of instigating the prisoner uprising that shut down the Lee County prison for several hours until the officer could be rescued.

Garris faces charges of first-degree assault and battery, possession of a weapon during a violent

crime, kidnapping, participating in a riot by prisoners and taking of hostages by an inmate.

On the night of June 5, 2012, Garris reportedly assaulted a corrections officer using a “shank” inside the Special Management Unit of GARRIS the prison on Wisacky Highway outside Bishopville. Garris held the officer in his cell and took his keys, vest and pepper spray after striking him several times in the head, warrants allege.

Garris then used the of-

ficer’s keys to release other prisoners in the unit, who proceeded to hold the guard hostage for almost seven hours until the unit was stormed by the Department of Corrections’ Rapid Response Team about 4 a.m. the next day.

The officer, who was reportedly forcibly moved from cell to cell during the hostage standoff, was reportedly “bloodied” after the incident but not forcibly injured.

Charges against Garris were announced Thursday in a news release by SLED after a lengthy investigation coordinated with the Third

Circuit solicitor’s office.

“We had enough probable cause for charges to be filed against him as someone responsible for the injuries that occurred,” said Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney, adding charges of destruction of state property could also be added against Garris.

Other inmates involved in the fracas could also face charges. The Department of Corrections website lists Garris as serving a 40-year sentence for an armed robbery committed in Clarendon County.

Reach Bristow Marchant at (803) 774-1272.

The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating two men wanted in connection with recent thefts on June Burn Road in the Alcolu area of Clarendon County.

“We are looking for Henry Hardy and the unidentified subject,” said Maj. Kipp Coker. “They were in a green 1998 Dodge Dakota with the South Carolina tag of JII882. Henry Hardy has already been identified, but we haven’t been able to locate him. We are asking assistance in identifying the man at the rear of the truck and the location of Hardy.”

Hardy, 50, of 16 Buttercup St., Sumter, is wanted on one count of grand larceny.

On Oct. 24, Hardy was seen driving the described vehicle when a lawn mower was stolen from a residence on June Burn Road.

Coker urges citizens in Sumter and Clarendon counties to be on the lookout for these two suspects and vehicle. If anyone spots them, call 911, Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or Coker at (803) 435-4414 immediately and give the location of the vehicle.

Youth get chance at ‘live range’ experience

Reserve spot now for charity car, bike show

BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com

South Carolina Cares Operation Santa will hold its 1st Charity Car and Bike Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the parking lot of the old Steve and Barry’s store, 844 Broad St. Admission to the event is a new, unwrapped gift for a child. Gifts will be donated to children in need this holiday season.

The event will feature classic cars, trucks and motorcycles, live music and entertainment, a kids’ fun zone, door prizes and raffle items from local businesses and sponsors. In addition, there will be local vendors, businesses and displays featuring the latest car and motorcycle care products.

Awards will be given to Best Overall Car, Best Overall Truck and Kids’ Choice, Best Overall Motorcycle, Best Chopper and Kids’ Choice Motorcycle as well as other classes.

The winner of Best of Show for Car or Truck and Best of Show Motorcycle will receive a new set of tires provided by Continental Tire the Americas.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. for all entries.

Vendors interested in reserving a spot are asked to contact Kristy Cameron at (803) 201-3173 by Nov. 17. To sponsor the event or to obtain information on other ways to help, contact Rose Russi at (803) 406-2070 or Merrie Callahan at (803) 468-7777 or email SCcaresOperationSanta@gmail.com.

Simpson Hardware is looking to upgrade local youth’s shooting experience.

“We have had DNR here before with a virtual shooting booth,” said Chip Humphries, assistant store manager. “It went well, but it will be a little different this time. With this trailer, they will actually be able to physically have their hands on air guns and be shooting under the watchful eye of a DNR officer.”

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ mobile pellet gun trailer will be at 40 W. Wesmark Blvd. between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Saturday. All youth ages 10 to 18 are welcome, and shooting is free of charge.

“The games are just that, games,” said Lt. John W. “Billy” Downer II, a SCDNR law enforcement and edu-

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cation officer. “They’re desensitized. Actually shooting something is not like a game. You don’t move a toggle or a switch. You aim, line up the target and pull the trigger.”

Downer and Humphries have worked together on hunter education for the Sumter store in the past.

“We try to work with DNR any chance we get,” Humphries said.

“It’s kind of a game, but at the same time, they are learning gun safety, what to shoot and what not to shoot. As everybody knows, hunting sports are big around here. A lot more kids are getting involved, and

hunter education is getting bigger.”

This experience is kind of an introduction to the first-time hunter’s program, Downer said.

“This allows young people to participate in live range fire in a safe environment,” he said. “They shoot the pellet at a target, and it gives them immediate electronic feedback telling them they hit the target or how close they were. It allows them to learn proper sight alignment and techniques. ‘Keep the gun pointed down range. Keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot.’”

A representative from Echo duck calls is also scheduled to be present, Humphries said.

“Really, the whole weekend is about hunting,” he said. “Duck season is coming up, so we’ll have sales on different items related to that. Come on out and enjoy.”

For more information, call (803) 773-3397.

Man, 28, sought in vehicle break-ins FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter law enforcement is looking for a man in connection to several car breakins within the city in recent weeks.

Samuel Michael Lane, 28, is thought to have entered a vehicle on Moise Drive from which a Browning .270 rifle with a scope

was reported stolen. Detectives said Lane is a suspect in several other area automobile break-ins.

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Lane is also wanted by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office for failure to register as a sex offender.

Lane is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 180 pounds. He’s bald, has brown eyes and has a teardrop tattoo beneath his

right eye and the letters “MS” tattooed between his eyebrows.

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Union members celebrate the turn down of the proposed Boeing Corporation contract Wednesday night at the Internal Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle.

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SEATTLE — Despite warnings that production of Boeing’s nextgeneration 777 plane could go to another state, machinists in the Northwest voted late Wednesday to reject a contract proposal that would have exchanged concessions for decades of secure jobs.

In response, Boeing Co. said it would begin a bid process to find a home for its 777X production line.

Members of The International Association of Machinists District 751 rejected the proposal with 67 percent of the votes. Union members who called for a no vote did so in protest of Boeing’s push to end a traditional pension plan and increase health care costs. Workers would have received a $10,000 signing bonus if they approved the deal. “We preserved something sacred by rejecting the Boeing proposal. We’ve held on to our pensions, and that’s big. At a time when financial planners are talking about a ‘retirement crisis’ in America, we have preserved a tool that will help our members retire with more comfort and dignity,� said Tom Wroblewski, District 751 president in a statement.

Boeing had proposed the eight-year contract extension, saying it needs the deal to assemble the new 777X in Washington state.

With the threat of those jobs going to another state, lawmakers rushed to approve $8.7 billion in tax breaks last week. “... Without the terms of this contract extension, we’re left with no choice but to open the process competitively and pursue all options for the 777X,� Boeing said in a statement.

In a late-night press conference, Gov. Jay Inslee said Washington state could have won the production of the plane without competition. The proposal’s rejection means that Boeing will look at states, such as Texas, that have Right-ToWork laws, which halt unions. “This is a tough night for the state of Washington,� Inslee said. “We could have had a big win tonight.

We could have grabbed the brass ring for this airplane. But I want to

say this, what we were unable to finish tonight, means that we are starting a new chapter of competition for this airplane.�

Inslee said that Boeing officials assured him that Washington state was still a contender.

Inslee added that the state would still have a strong showing, citing the recent tax incentive package that was quickly passed by the Legislature, a potential transportation package the governor still hopes could be taken up in coming weeks, as well as the “best aerospace workers in the world.� “The fact is this, if you want to build reliably, with the highest quality in the world, on time, the state of Washington is the place to do it,� Inslee said.

Fourth- and fifth-graders at Kingsbury Elementary School play harps during a recent dedication in honor of Jeanette Harrison, a retired teacher who was killed in a wreck a year ago when she was crossing the street while going to visit a friend at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. The dedication was given by a group of current and retired teachers who worked with her. Along with her friends, Harrison’s husband, Eddie, was on hand for the presentation, and he assisted with placing the memorial name plates on the harps.

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CHARGES:

Timothy Singletary Jr., 19, of 3451 Bessie Lane, Olanta, was charged Wednesday with thirddegree assault and battery. Singletary reportedly struck a security officer in the face and shoulder while detained at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Tabias McFadden, 21, of 426 Dorchester Court, Lake City, was charged Thursday with third-degree assault and battery. McFadden reportedly threw an “unknown liquid� on a security officer while detained at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Jonathan Antrio Goodman, 26, of 228 Lemmon St., was arrested Tuesday and charged

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Penny tax means Lynchburg police get new headquarters

BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item Lynchburg Police Department officers have been working out of their cars and in cramped quarters at Town Hall after a fire in August 2010 destroyed the police station. But in a month or so, Leroy Solomon, the town’s police chief for about a year, and his two deputies will have a new home.

A mobile unit donated by Sumter School District a couple of years ago is being upgraded and renovated with funding made possible by a one-penny sales tax approved by Lee County voters in November 2012. “It’s going to be great,� Solomon said. “We have been getting by, but it has not been easy. Police officers have got to honor confidentiality. It’s hard to do when you don’t have a police station.�

Randall Byrd, owner of Eagle Construction Co., said his crew hopes to complete the renovation work by Thanksgiving. “We are in our second week of work,� Byrd said. “We are completely replacing the walls, the ceiling and the floor on the inside.�

Lynchburg Mayor Nancy Galloway said Byrd and his crew are “miracle workers.� “What they have done in one week is amazing,� she said. “We will move into our new police station as soon as the work is completed.

We want to thank the voters of Lee County for approving the sales tax.�

Transforming the old mobile unit into the town’s police station will cost $65,000.

In December, Galloway hopes Byrd and his workers will begin work on repairing Town Hall.

The town will receive $20,000 for repairs to the roof and expanding the building’s restroom facilities.

An additional $2,100 from sales tax revenue has been spent on bulletproof vests for Solomon and his officers.

Collection of the penny sales tax, which began in May, is expected to generate some $8 million to accomplish 49 capital projects to be carried out by the town of Lynchburg, the city of Bishopville and Lee County. Lee County will receive about 80 percent of the revenue, while Bishopville and Lynchburg will receive 18 percent and 2 percent, respectively.

The sales tax must be spent on the specific projects approved by the Lee County Sales Tax Use Commission as identified on the November 2012 referendum ballot. The individual projects will be phased in during the life of the sales tax.

The selling of bonds in anticipation of the sales tax collection has netted about $4.8 million, which will enable Lynchburg, Bishopville and Lee County to get an early start on the capital projects, said Lee

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Lynchburg Mayor Nancy Galloway talks Nov. 8 with construction workers upgrading an old mobile unit to be used as the town’s new police station.

County Administrator Alan Watkins. “We are very pleased to be able to take care of some of the priority projects now rather than having to wait until the tax is collected,� Watkins said.

Lynchburg will be able to spend $87,100 of its projected $195,100 on the new police station, repairs to town hall and bulletproof vests.

Gregg McCutchen, city administrator of Bishopville, said city council has begun taking the steps to carry out three of 13 identified capital projects. Bishopville has been allocated $600,000 for sewer replacement on Roland,

Frierson, Ray and Levy streets; $100,000 for three new police cars; and $130,000 for playground equipment at Dennis Memorial Park and Grammar School Park.

Lee County will spend almost $3.6 million of its projected $6.2 million on 16 of 28 identified capital projects, Watkins said.

Lee County has already received fire trucks and police cars and has made repairs to existing fire stations, Watkins said.

A Columbia contractor has been awarded the Spring Hill Fire Station project at a cost of $85,000.

“We are able to begin this project now because the county already owns the property,� Watkins said. “We are in the process of acquiring property for the Lucknow fire station. We will carry out that project later on in the collection of the sales tax.�

Bids are now going out on Chappell Park Community Center. The county has allocated $500,000 for the project, Watkins said.

Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority has been allocated $140,000 for buying buses, signs, posts and shelters to implement a countywide transportation plan.

“Santee-Wateree RTA will be working closely with the Lee County Transportation Committee in carrying out this transportation plan,� Watkins said.

Other county projects to be completed in the next few months include the construction of a new animal shelter, acquisition of additional fire trucks and improvements to several countyowned recreation parks.

About 70 percent of the sales tax revenue is being generated by visitors and travelers on Interstate 20, Watkins said.

The sales tax does not apply to gasoline or unprepared food bought at grocery stores.

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Obama will allow canceled policies WASHINGTON (AP) — Bowing to pressure, President Obama on Thursday announced changes under his health care law to give insurance companies the option to keep offering consumers plans that would otherwise be canceled.

The administrative changes are good for just one OBAMA year, though senior administration officials said they could be extended if problems with the law persist. Obama announced the changes at the White House. “This fix won’t solve every problem for every person, but it’s going to help a lot of people,� the president said.

But it was unclear if state officials, who would have to implement the changes, would go along. Insurers also had concerns.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners said the president’s proposal could undermine the new health insurance markets his law seeks to create.

Obama’s proposal “may lead to higher premiums and market disruptions in 2014 and beyond,� said Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, speaking for the organization.

At the White House, Obama acknowledged that “we fumbled the rollout of this health care law� and pledged to “just keep on chipping away at this until the job is done.�

He also promised to work to regain the trust of the American people. “I think it’s legitimate for them to expect me to have to win back some credibility on this health care law in particular and on a whole range of these issues in general,� he said.

Obama has been under enormous pressure from congressional Democrats to give ground on the cancellation issue under the health care overhaul, a program likely to be at the center of next year’s midterm elections for control of the

House and Senate.

It’s unclear what the impact of Thursday’s changes will be for the millions of people whose plans have been canceled. While officials said insurance companies will now be able to offer those people the option to renew their old plans, companies are not required to take that step.

The main industry trade group, America’s Health Insurance Plans, said Obama’s offer comes too late and could lead to higher premiums, since companies already have set 2014 rates based on the assumption that many people with individual coverage will shift over to the new markets created under Obama’s law.

Karen Ignagni, president of the industry group, didn’t speculate on whether companies would extend coverage for those threatened

with cancellation but warned in a statement that “changing the rules after health plans have already met the requirements of the law could destabilize the market and result in higher premiums for consumers.�

Insurance companies will be required to inform consumers who want to keep canceled plans about the protections that are not included under those plans. Customers will also be notified that new options are available offering more coverage and in some cases tax credits to cover higher premiums.

Under Obama’s plan, insurance companies would not be allowed to sell coverage deemed subpar under the law to new customers, marking a difference with legislation that House Republicans intend to put to a vote today.

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Docs told to get serious about obesity problem ATLANTA (AP) — Next time you go for a checkup, don’t be surprised if your doctor gets on your case about your weight.

The medical profession has issued new guidelines for fighting the nation’s obesity epidemic, and they urge physicians to be a lot more aggressive about helping patients drop those extra pounds.

Doctors should calculate your body mass index, a weight-toheight ratio. And if you need to lose weight, they should come up with a plan and send you for counseling. “We recognize that telling patients to lose weight is not enough,� said Dr. Donna Ryan, co-chair of the guidelines committee.

The good news? By next year, most insurance companies are expected to cover counseling and other obesity treatments, following in the steps of the Medicare program, which began paying for oneon-one help last year.

More than a third of U.S. adults are obese, and that’s been the case since the middle of the last decade. Officials define someone with a BMI of 30 or higher as obese. A 5-foot-9 person would be obese at 203 pounds.

Doctors are well aware that excess weight can trigger diabetes and lead to heart disease and other health problems. Yet surveys have shown that only about a third of obese patients recall their doctor talking to them about their BMI or counseling them about weight loss.

The guidelines were released this week by a

New guidelines on obesity New guidelines advise doctors to: MONITOR WEIGHT Every year, at a minimum, calculate patients' body-mass index and measure their waist.

INFORM THE PATIENT Point out to patients when they meet the definitions of overweight or obese, and talk to them about how it relates to risks of diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.

COME UP WITH A PLAN Develop individualized weight loss plans that include a moderately reduced diet and exercise. As much as possible, the diet should take into account patients' food preferences.

SEEK COUNSELING Refer patients who are headed toward heart problems to comprehensive weight-loss programs. Specifically, discuss enrolling them in at least 14 face-to-face counseling sessions.

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Former pastor pleads guilty to sex crimes, kidnapping ST. GEORGE (AP) — A former Lowcountry pastor will serve at least 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of kidnapping and three counts of criminal sexual conduct.

Dale Richardson entered the plea Wednesday in Dorchester County Court during the second day of his trial on charges stemming from one of the incidents.

Richardson, 49, was accused of kidnapping, binding and raping women in three separate incidents in 2010 and 2011. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison and under sentencing guidelines will have to serve at least 17. He has already been in jail for two years.

Richardson had faced up to 30 years in prison on each count.

Richardson, the former pastor of the Freedom Free Will Baptist

Church, apologized during the sentencing for the “pain and suffering I’ve caused.� As he did so, both his relatives and accusers wept.

Circuit Judge Maite Murphy told Richardson that while his victims had put themselves in dangerous situations, they didn’t deserve to be kidnapped and forced to have sex at gunpoint. “You were the pastor of a church,� the judge said. “Rather than healing the people who most needed it, you took advantage of them in the most horrible way.�

The plea deal allowed Richardson to avoid prosecution for another kidnapping in which he was not accused of rape. “The victims actually showed more mercy to him by allowing this plea,� prosecutor Glenn Justis said after the hearing.

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group of medical organizations that include the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and the Obesity Society.

They come amid a spate of important developments in the fight against obesity.

Last year, the Food and Drug Administration approved two more obesity-fighting drugs.

And this year, the AMA labeled obesity a disease, a measure intended to get doctors to pay more attention to the problem and prod more insurers to pay for treatments.

Yet many people have been on their own when it comes to slimming down, left to sift through the myriad diets and exercise schemes that are promoted for weight loss. And most doctors have little training in how to help their obese patients, other than telling them it’s a problem and they need to do something about it. “I feel for these guys,� said Dr. Tim Church, a

researcher at Louisiana State University’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. “They have patients who come in and ask them about the latest fad diet.

They’re not trained in this stuff, and they’re not comfortable� recommending particular diets or weight-loss plans.

The guidelines advise doctors to: • At least once year, calculate patients’ BMI, measure their waists and tell them if they are overweight or obese. • Develop a weightloss plan that includes exercise and moderate calorie-cutting. • Consider recommending weight-loss surgery for patients with a BMI of 40 or for those with a BMI of 35 who also have two other risk factors for heart disease such as diabetes or high blood pressure. • Refer overweight and obese patients who are headed for heart problems to weight-loss programs.

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The fight to save cursive handwriting

BY JULIE CARR SMYTH The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — The swirling lines from Linden Bateman’s pen have been conscripted into a national fight to keep cursive writing in American classrooms.

Cursive. Penmanship.

Handwriting.

In years gone by, it helped distinguish the literate from the illiterate.

But now, in the digital age, people are increasingly communicating by computer and smartphone. No handwritten signature necessary.

Call it a sign of the times. When the new Common Core educational standards were crafted, penmanship classes were dropped.

But at least seven of the 45 states that adopted the standards are fighting to restore the cursive instruction.

orization of multiplication tables as twin “back to basics� mandates.

Cursive advocates cite recent brain science that indicates the fluid motion employed when writing script enhances hand-eye coordination and develops fine motor skills, in turn promoting reading, writing and cognition skills.

They further argue that scholars of the future will lose the ability to interpret valuable cultural resources — historical documents, ancestors’ letters and journals, handwritten scholarship — if they

can’t read cursive. If they can’t write it, how will they communicate from unwired settings like summer camp or the battlefield? “The Constitution of the United States is written in cursive. Think about that,� Bateman said.

WHAT DO TEACHERS THINK?

All the fuss seems a bit loopy to certain members of Gens X, Y and Z — which have diverged increasingly from handwriting to computers.

The volume of firstclass mail at the U.S. Postal Service fell in 2010 to its lowest level

in a quarter-century, just as computer use — and the keyboarding it involves — was surging.

Some 95 percent of teens use the Internet, and the percentage using smartphones to go online has grown from 23 percent in 2011 to 37 percent today, according to the Pew Research Center. A 2012 Pew report found the volume of text messages among teens rose from 50 a day on average in 2009 to 60 a day on average two years later.

Pew research has also shown that educators don’t necessarily think that’s a bad thing.

search at Pew’s Internet & American Life Project, said researchers found it surprising — given those results — that 94 percent of the 2,462 Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers surveyed still said they “encourage their students to do at least some of their writing by hand.�

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Bateman, a 72-yearold state representative from Idaho, said cursive conveys intelligence and grace, engages creativity and builds brain cells. “Modern research indicates that more areas of the human brain are engaged when children use cursive handwriting than when they keyboard,� said Bateman, who handwrites 125 ornate letters each year. “We’re not thinking this through. It’s beyond belief to me that states have allowed cursive to slip from the standards.�

A survey of teachers of American middle school and high school students published in July found 78 percent thought digital tools such as the Internet, social media and cellphones were encouraging their students’ creativity and personal expression.

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States that adopted Common Core aren’t precluded from deviating from the standards.

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Why liberals are panicked about Obamacare “Even if it takes a change to the law, the president should honor the commitment the federal government made to those people and let them keep what they got.”

— Bill Clinton, Nov. 12

W

ASHINGTON — So the former president asserts that the current president continues to dishonor his “you like your plan, you can keep your plan” pledge. And calls for the Affordable Care Act to be changed, despite furious White House resistance to the very idea.

Coming from the dean of the Democratic Party, this one line marked the breaching of the dam. It legitimized the brewing rebellion of panicked Democrats against Obamacare. Within hours, that rebellion went loudly public.

By Thursday, President Charles Obama had KRAUTHAMMER been forced into a rear-guard holding action, asking insurers to grant a one-year extension of current plans.

The damage to the Obama presidency, however, is already done. His approval rating has fallen to 39 percent, his lowest ever. And, for the first time, a majority consider him untrustworthy. That bond is not easily repaired.

At stake, however, is more than the fate of one presidency or of the current Democratic majority in the Senate. At stake is the new, more ambitious, social-democratic brand of American liberalism introduced by Obama, of which Obamacare is both symbol and concrete embodiment.

Precisely when the GOP was returning to a more constitutionalist conservatism committed to reforming, restructuring and reining in the welfare state (see, for example, the Paul Ryan Medicare reform passed by House Republicans with near unanimity), Obama offered a transformational liberalism designed to expand the role of government, enlarge the welfare state and create yet new entitlements (see, for example, his call for universal preschool in his most recent State of the Union address).

The centerpiece of this vision is, of course, Obamacare, the most sweeping social reform in the last half-century, affecting one-sixth of the economy and directly touching the most vital area of life of every citizen.

As the only socially transformational legislation in modern American history to be enacted on a straight partyline vote, Obamacare is wholly owned by the Democrats. Its unraveling would catastrophically undermine their underlying ideology of ever-expansive central government providing cradle-to-grave care for an ever-grateful citizenry.

For four years, this debate

has been theoretical. Now it’s real. And for Democrats, it’s a disaster.

It begins with the bungled rollout. If Washington can’t even do the website — the literal portal to this brave new world — how does it propose to regulate the vast ecosystem of American medicine?

Second, arrogance. Five million freely chosen, freely purchased, freely renewed health care plans are summarily canceled. Why? Because they don’t meet some arbitrary standard set by the experts in Washington.

For all his news conference gyrations about not deliberately deceiving people with his “if you like it” promise, the law Obama so triumphantly gave us allows you to keep your plan only if he likes it. That’s the very definition of paternalism.

Lastly, deception. The essence of the entitlement state is government giving away free stuff. Hence Obamacare would provide insurance for 30 million uninsured, while giving everybody tons of free medical services — without adding “one dime to our deficits,” promised Obama.

This being inherently impossible, there had to be a catch. Now we know it: hidden subsidies. Toss millions of the insured off their plans and onto the Obamacare “exchanges” where they would be forced into more expensive insurance packed with coverage they don’t want and don’t need — so that the overcharge can be used to subsidize others.

The reaction to the incompetence, arrogance and deception has ranged from ridicule to anger. But more is in jeopardy than just panicked congressional Democrats. This is the signature legislative achievement of the Obama presidency, the embodiment of his new entitlement-state liberalism. If Obamacare goes down, there will be little left of its underlying ideology.

Perhaps it won’t go down.

Perhaps the web portal hums beautifully on Nov. 30. Perhaps they’ll find a way to restore the canceled policies without wrecking the financial underpinning of the exchanges.

Perhaps. The more likely scenario, however, is that Obamacare does fail. It either fails politically, renounced by a wide consensus that includes a growing number of Democrats. Or it succumbs to the financial complications (the insurance “death spiral”) of the very amendments desperately tacked on to save it.

If it does fail, the effect will be historic. Obamacare will take down with it more than Mary Landrieu and Co. It will discredit Obama’s new liberalism for years to come.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2013, The Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR War on drugs a total failure Frankly, people are not surprised about the drug use of Mayor Rob Ford of Toronto, Canada. Intelligent people know that some politicians use illegal drugs. Factually, white people have always smoked crack cocaine.

Also, their abundant use and abuse of cocaine, marijuana, heroin and other illegal drugs is the main reason we have a serious drug problem in America.

Before my critics have a hissy fit, let me share comments made by a white U.S. senator. At a packed public hearing of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday (Sept. 18, 2013), Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., compared the war on drugs to the racist policies of the Jim Crow era. “If I told you that one out of three African-American males are forbidden by law from voting, you might think I was talking about Jim Crow 50 years ago,” Paul said. “Yet today, a third of AfricanAmerican males are still prevented from voting because of the war on drugs.” “The majority of illegal drug users and dealers nationwide are white,” he said, “but threefourths of all people in prison for drug offenses are African-American or Latino.

It’s evident that the war on drugs is a total failure. Why? The illegal drug business is based on supply and demand. The current law enforcement strategy of arresting lowlevel drug dealers and letting users go free only magnifies the problem because users become addicts and their need for drugs also magnifies.

The war on drugs inadvertently became a war on people of color. By vilifying low-level black drug dealers and labeling them as immoral criminals, white drug users are portrayed as their innocent victims, not illegal drug users. This is why Sen. Paul calls the war on drugs racist.

While young blacks are arrested, lose their voting rights and are refused student loans for colleges, white youth continue their drug use on college campuses and surrounding communities. Consequently, many users become addicts and live a perverse life of deception and manipulation.

There are no winners.

Illegal drug users need tough love and treatment, not sympathy.

EUGENE R. BATEN Sumter

Be sure to thank an educator Whether you have a child in school or not, it’s incumbent upon all of us to recognize the importance of education, support our local schools and participate in the educational development of our youth. This is especially relevant to the business community. The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce has an education committee that has been involved in our schools for many years. Its mission is to enhance economic development by partnering businesses with educators to help provide a skilled workforce for our existing businesses and to be able to recruit new business and industry in the future.

On behalf of the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, I would like to take this time to make sure everyone knows that

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American Education Week is Nov. 18 to Nov. 22. While our educators deserve praise all year, this is one week set aside each year to make sure we thank all of the dedicated employees that work to support education in Sumter County.

Please join me in expressing a sincere appreciation and admiration to the educators and staff of both our public and independent schools. Also, we wish to express our gratitude to all of the volunteers in Sumter that help educate our young people. I believe that every person in Sumter can point to a teacher or other mentor that has positively impacted their lives. This is a week to give them the thanks they deserve.

We would also like to thank all of the businesses that have shown their support by offering discounts and prizes to all employees of schools in Sumter County during American Education Week. Please be sure to read the article in The Item about the businesses that are donating prizes to show their support and how everyone in the community can get involved.

DENNIS TURNER Chair Sumter Chamber of Commerce Education Committee

Democratic Party ‘rule’ destroying U.S. Re letter to editor from A. Frazier on Nov. 15: You are correct that we had a Republican president for two terms. You are also correct we had two wars that were unfunded, but I can’t remember any wars we have had in my 67 years that we “funded” before engaged. I don’t remember any “drug plan” seniors “had to sign up for or pay a penalty.” I haven’t had to pay a penalty and have not signed up for the plan either. Perhaps you were misinformed?

However, I am aware of a health care plan that is current law, written by Democrats, voted for by Democrats but not one Republican, and unread by the entire Congress. It is called Obamacare, crafted by Democrats and other unelected officials, and approved by a Democrat president, hence the name Obamacare. This law will bankrupt America, impoverish millions of Americans and ruin the best and greatest health care system in the world today. As to the two wars, one is still continuing, and the other one was never finished, and a Democratic president has had five years to correct that.

I believe the Democratic Party “rule” is destroying America. The first two years of Obama’s rule, Democrats controlled both Houses of Congress. That is how Obamacare got passed into law. All subsequent programs of the Democrats were to “give” (read buy votes) to Americans all sorts of programs, unfunded mandates and unconstitutional programs just to get Obama re-elected. An uninformed electorate has given us more problems than Congress can solve, and the Democrats are primarily responsible. Republicans aren’t off the hook either.

What we, the voting public, need to be aware of are the issues and the politics of those running for election. I think all incumbents of both parties need to be fired.

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Mass burial held in city hit by typhoon TACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) — The air was thick with the stench of decay as sweating workers lowered the plastic coffins one by one into a grave the size of an Olympic swimming pool.

Scores of unidentified bodies were interred together Thursday in a hillside cemetery without any ritual — the first mass burial in this city shattered by last week’s Typhoon Haiyan.

Six days after the disaster, some progress was being made in providing food, water and medical aid to the halfmillion people displaced in the Philippines. Massive bottlenecks blocking the distribution of international assistance have begun to clear.

Soldiers on trucks gave out rice and water, and chainsawwielding teams cut debris from blocked roads to clear the way for relief trucks in Tacloban, the capital of the hardest-hit Leyte province.

Thousands of people con-

tinued to swarm Tacloban’s damaged airport, desperate to leave or to get treatment at a makeshift medical center. “We know the gravity of our countrymen’s suffering, and we know that, now more than ever, all of us are called on to do whatever we can to help alleviate our countrymen’s suffering,� President Benigno S. Aquino III said in a statement.

Authorities said 2,357 people have been confirmed dead, a figure that is expected to rise, perhaps significantly, when information is collected from other areas of the disaster zone.

With sweat rolling down their faces, John Cajipe, 31, and three teenage boys who work at the Tacloban cemetery placed the first body in the grave’s right-hand corner.

The second body followed two minutes later, carefully placed alongside the first. And so on, until scores of coffins filled the 6-foot-deep grave. A ritual to sprinkle holy water

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Workers start to arrange body bags at a mass burial site at the Basper public cemetery in Tacloban, central Philippines, on Thursday. Workers in the typhoon-shattered city buried 100 of its thousands of dead in a hillside mass burial Thursday as desperately needed aid began to reach some of the half-million people displaced by the disaster.

on the site is expected to be held today, one week after the typhoon struck.

A portion of the femur was removed from each corpse by

the National Bureau of Investigation. Technicians will extract DNA from each bit of bone to try to identify the dead, said Joseph David,

crime photographer for the bureau. “I hope this is the last time I see something like this,� said Mayor Alfred Romualdez.

Hunt for safety drives Wall Street to record high NEW YORK (AP) — Not all record days on the stock market are created equal.

Major U.S. indexes rose to all-time highs for the second day in a row Thursday, but the gains were driven by stocks that investors tend to buy when they want to avoid risk, such as power companies, banks and drug makers.

The flight to less-volatile stocks and those that pay bigger-than-average dividends suggested that investors are becoming more cautious after a 26 percent surge in the market this year.

More investors are saying the market has risen too far, too fast given the sluggish state of the U.S. economy. “The legion of people in the last three months who think this market has topped out has grown significantly,� said JJ Kinahan, chief strategist at TD Ameritrade. However, Kinahan said the general tendency for the market is still to move higher.

Across the market, the most popular names were “defensive� stocks, ones that are seen as more likely to hold up in a downturn. Northeast Utilities, New England’s largest utility, rose 2 percent. Oil refining company Valero Energy rose 4 percent, and life insurance company MetLife increased 3 percent.

The Dow Jones utility index, which is made up of 15 large utility companies, rose 1 percent, double the gain in the broader market. On the flip side, small-company stocks, which are viewed as more risky than larger, more established companies, were the only major category of stocks to fall. The Russell 2000 index edged lower.

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 54.59 points, or 0.4 percent, to 15,876.22, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 index added 8.62 points, or 0.5 percent, to 1,790.62. Both were record highs.

The Nasdaq composite edged up 7.16 points,

or 0.2 percent, to 3,972.74.

Network equipment maker Cisco Systems plunged after predicting a slump in sales, pulling other large technology companies down. Cisco sank $2.63, or 11 percent, to $21.36, HewlettPackard lost $1.42, or 5 percent, to $25.07 and Oracle fell 62 cents, or 2 percent, to $34.38.

Cisco, which relies

heavily on government contracts, said its revenue for the current quarter could fall as much as 10 percent from the same period a year ago. The company’s chief executive, John Chambers, blamed budget gridlock in Washington, which resulted in a partial shutdown of the federal government for 16 days and a nearbreach of the nation’s

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013

EARLY DEADLINE / CHANGE IN DEADLINE: Deadline for Church News to be published in the Nov. 29 edition of The Item is noon Friday, Nov. 22. Beginning in December, Church News will publish on Thursdays. Deadline for Church News to be published Dec. 5 is noon Wednesday, Nov. 27. Regular deadline will change to noon on Fridays thereafter.

Antioch United Methodist Church, 4040 Dubose Siding Road, announces: * Saturday-Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homecoming weekend as follows: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, prehomecoming service featuring the Hill Boys providing music and Bettie D. Wicks will speak; and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, the Rev. Lawrence Cantey Jr. will speak.

Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Inspirational Choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. The theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word Proclaimed Thru Song.â&#x20AC;? * Sunday, Nov. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Janie Williams Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Missionary Society (WMS) Annual Four Seasons Harambee Celebration at 10:15 a.m. The WMS evening program will be held at 3 p.m.

Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Craft sale (Crafts for a Cure-Relay for Life fundraiser) 9 a.m.2 p.m. featuring handmade crafts of bows, scarves, yard decor, jewelry, dog clothes and more. Also, vendors such as Thirty-One, Premier, Scentsy and more.

Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 774 Douglas Ave., announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Family and

friends day at 3:30 p.m.

Pastor Deborah Bradley will speak.

* Saturday, Nov. 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Coats for Christ giveaway 9 a.m.-noon.

Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Eighth pastoral anniversary celebration for Pastor and Mrs. Daniel Bennett Jr. The Rev. Willie Jones will speak at 11 a.m. and the Rev. Gregory J. Jackson will speak at 4 p.m.

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Dinkins St., Manning, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 35th pastoral anniversary celebration dinner of the Rev. George Windley Sr. and Linda Windley at Serendipity Cafe. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pastoral anniversary program at 4 p.m.

Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 8749 Old Highway Six, Santee, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supper will be administered at 10 a.m. * Sunday, Nov. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Santee Educational and Sunday School Union Convention will convene with their 12 member churches at 10 a.m. at Chapel Hill. Lunch will follow. * Sunday, Dec. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Baptism will be held at 9:30 a.m.

Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 25 Community St., announces: * Sunday, Nov. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mass Choir anniversary celebration at 4 p.m.

Visiting choirs are asked to render two selections.

Cross Road Christian Fellowship Ministries, 845 Webb St., announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Celebration for the seventh church anniversary at 5 p.m.

Pastor McBride, of Church of God By Faith in Lynchburg, will speak.

Dalzell United Methodist Church, 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, announces: * Donations of gently used or new coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, blankets, scarves, gloves and new socks of all sizes are being accepted for the Coats for Christ giveaway.

Drop off donations on the back porch of Dorcasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Closet at the church prior to Nov. 23. Call (803) 4995190 or (803) 469-0160 for more information.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Celebration for the 149th anniversary of the church. The Rev. E.H. McDowell Jr. will speak. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by 11:30 a.m. worship.

Faith Outreach Assembly, 42 Callen Drive, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homecoming celebration at 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Celebration for the 145th anniversary of the church at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. James Blassingame, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, will speak.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike East, announces: * Today â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Prayer and deliverance worship service at 7:30 p.m. * Sunday, Nov. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; PreThanksgiving worship at 11:30 a.m.

Full Proof Deliverance Ministry, 2758 S.C. 341 S., Olanta, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Men to men talk worship service at 4 p.m.

Golden Gate Fellowship Ministry, 705 Oswego Road, announces: * Sunday, Nov. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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Seventh pastoral anniversary banquet to honor Pastor Irene D. Anthony at 3 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Building in Jasmine Hall.

Bishop Jeffery Johnson will speak.

Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5405 Black River Road, Rembert, announces: * Friday, Jan. 31, 2014-Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference.

To register, call or email Claudette Witherspoon at (803) 565-9425, (803) 499-2806 or cwastepabove@yahoo. com.

High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Deacon / Deaconess Day will be observed during 10:15 a.m. worship. The Rev. Dr. Alton Taylor will speak.

Hopewell Baptist Church, 3285 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Seventh pastoral anniversary celebration at 3 p.m.

Pastor Melvin Mack, of Rafting Creek Baptist Church, will speak.

Immanuel Lutheran Church, co-located with St. John United Methodist Church, 140 Poinsett Drive, announces: * Sunday, Nov. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Installation service for Pastor Blobaum at 3 p.m.

Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., announces: * The mini-drama â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus, the Sacrificial Giftâ&#x20AC;? will be presented at 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. as follows: Sunday, Dec. 1, The Prophecy; Sunday, Dec. 8, The Plan Revealed; Sunday, Dec. 15, The Promise Fulfilled; and Sunday, Dec. 22, The Gift. * Today â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Third Friday praise jam. * Saturday, Dec. 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; StuffA-Bus 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Accepting donations at 415 Manning Ave. of

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during regular worship service. The Rev. Eugene Meyers will speak.

useful and practical items such as clothing, school supplies, etc. Financial donations also accepted.

No toys please. Call (803) 775-4032 and we will pick up.

New Israel Missionary Baptist Church, 5330 Old Camden Highway, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supper will be administered at 1 p.m.

Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adult choir anniversary celebration at 4 p.m.

Pinewood Baptist Church, S.C. 261, Pinewood, announces: * Tuesday, Nov. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Community Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Free dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. Nursery provided. Call (803) 4525373 or visit www. pinewoodbaptist.org.

LaGree AME Church, 2910 Kolb Road, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gospel extravaganza featuring the Gospel Legends of Columbia and Anointing Voices at 6 p.m. at the M.H. Newton Life Center, 415 Manning Ave. * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The YPD king and queen pageant.

Church school begins at 10 a.m. followed by 11 a.m. worship.

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. * Monday, Nov. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Widowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luncheon at 11 a.m. * Tuesday, Nov. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Turkey Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. * Wednesday, Nov. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wylma DuBose Mission Group at 10 a.m. at the home of Katherine Healon.

Land Flowing with Milk & Honey Ministry, 1335 Peach Orchard Road, announces: * Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 23-24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Youth conference â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ice Breakerâ&#x20AC;? at 9 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday featuring Elder John Jennings, Dr. Alec Bradley Jr. and Pastor Ray Mathis Jr. and more.

Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 320 W. Fulton St., announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day worship at 10 a.m.

Minister Mary Owens, of Florence, will speak.

Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1130 N. St. Paul Church Road, announces: * Tuesdays, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Prophetic Bible Conference at 7 nightly.

Dr. Tony Gould will speak.

Unity Baptist Church, 4000 U.S. 15 South, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homecoming celebration. Chris Crawford and Toney Booker will provide music. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship beginning at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow at 11:45 a.m.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Early morning worship at 8 a.m. No 10:45 a.m. worship.

Church will be worshipping with First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church for 145th church anniversary worship celebration.

Walker Avenue Church of God, 100 Walker Ave., announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homecoming celebration at 11 a.m.

Minister Sandra Moss will speak.

New Fellowship Baptist Church, 105 S. Purdy St., announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 25th anniversary celebration

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CHARGES from Page A1 home on fire.

It was Dempsey’s fiance who reportedly found the house on Berry Street in flames about 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 1.

“He opened the door, and he said smoke came pouring out,” said Barnwell County Coroner Lloyd Ward, who investigated the death. “Then he went inside and saw her lying on the kitchen floor.”

Dempsey’s death was attributed to smoke inhalation, but Ward said it was soon clear the death was a homicide because of trauma to her head.

“She had trauma that could not have come from a fall or anything else,” the coroner said.

SLED was called to assist Barnwell police with the investigation, and Buckmon and Bolen were soon identified as suspects in the case.

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arrested Sunday, and Bolen was taken into custody Tuesday. Buckmon was located by law enforcement in Barnwell, and Bolen was tracked down two days later in Anderson County, according to SLED spokesman Thom Berry.

Ward said DNA evidence was collected by forensic pathologists during the autopsy and matched to profiles already in the system, though Berry declined to confirm that detail citing the nature of the investigative process.

Warrants say only that “physical evidence” was collected and analyzed by the SLED laboratory. Witness statements also reportedly connected the two to the crime, warrants said.

Both suspects are currently being held pending trial in the Second Judicial Circuit.

Reach Bristow Marchant at (803) 7741272.

HONORED from Page A1 to Sumter schools. One hind them,” Turner such business is Intersaid. “Most of the time, national Paper, which teachers go into their donated five cases of own pockets for school paper to the education supplies.” committee.

According to Turner, “We always try to get the education commitinvolved with the comtee sees its role in the munity as much as we county as helping to cocan,” said ordinate the plant manefforts of ager Andre DONATIONS MADE hundreds of McBride.

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WORKER from Page A1 specially equipped room to complete his decontamination.

“While these types of accidents are something that no one ever wants to happen, we were glad that our experienced staff did such an amazing job,” said Brenda Chase, spokeswoman for Tuomey.

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pared for any type of accident that rolls through those doors.”

Meanwhile, the fire department was still evaluating which equipment used in the rescue could be salvaged and what would need to be discarded, as of Thursday.

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TONIGHT

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SATURDAY 70°

SUNDAY

MONDAY 78°

77°

TUESDAY 65°

49° 54°

67°

53°

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Mostly cloudy, a shower possible; warm

Breezy and cooler with some sun

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Mostly cloudy

Times of clouds and sun

Warm with variable cloudiness

Winds: E 3-6 mph

Winds: NE 3-6 mph

Winds: ENE 4-8 mph

Winds: SSE 6-12 mph

Winds: WSW 6-12 mph

Winds: NE 10-20 mph

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Chance of rain: 15%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 30%

Chance of rain: 5%

Sumter through 4 p.m. yesterday

Gaffney 54/47 Spartanburg 54/47

Temperature High ............................................... 59° Low ................................................ 26° Normal high ................................... 67° Normal low ..................................... 41° Record high ....................... 83° in 1989 Record low ......................... 25° in 1977

Greenville 54/46

Precipitation

Bishopville 61/49

24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.00" Month to date .............................. 0.60" Normal month to date .................. 1.31" Year to date ............................... 44.09" Normal year to date .................. 42.00"

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

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

Full pool 12 19 14 14 80 24

City Aiken Asheville Athens Augusta Beaufort Cape Hatteras Charleston Charlotte Clemson Columbia

7 a.m. yest.

2.88 6.30 2.60 5.21 77.19 4.70

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24-hr chg +0.04 none -0.02 -0.41 +0.83 -0.30

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 71/54/pc 62/49/pc 66/55/pc 72/54/pc 75/60/c 69/59/r 74/59/c 64/53/pc 65/55/pc 71/56/pc

Sunrise today .......................... 6:54 a.m.

Sunset tonight ......................... 5:18 p.m.

Moonrise today ....................... 4:09 p.m.

Moonset today ........................ 4:53 a.m.

Columbia 62/49

Sumter 62/49

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Nov. 25 First

Dec. 2

Dec. 9

Myrtle Beach 65/54

Shown is today’s weather.

Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Aiken 61/47 Charleston 67/55

Today: Mostly cloudy with a passing shower. High 65 to 69.

Saturday: Variable cloudiness with a passing shower. High 71 to 75.

The following tide table lists times for Myrtle Beach.

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Manning 65/50

Today: Mostly cloudy.

Saturday: Warmer with intervals of clouds and sun.

Full

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Sat. Hi/Lo/W 65/53/pc 61/50/pc 72/63/c 78/64/sh 68/59/pc 73/58/pc 66/57/pc 63/50/pc 74/61/c 72/57/c

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Sat. Hi/Lo/W 73/56/pc 74/61/c 68/54/pc 67/52/pc 68/50/pc 76/61/c 66/54/pc 73/62/c 72/55/c 62/52/pc

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): you face. the last word in astrology Uncertainty will keep you LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): on edge. Don’t let Take a step back from eugenia LAST pressure cause you to domestic situations that make an unwise choice. A are troubling. Getting away contract, investment or or going out with friends money owed will come through. will help clear your head and give you a new TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotional matters perspective on whatever situation you face. should entail romance and positive energy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put time and money Reaching out to someone special and making into renovations, redecorating or connections plans that lead to a brighter future should you have with the people you live with. Use highlight your day. discipline to quit a bad habit.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Avoid any sort of LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You need a break from the run-in with people who don’t agree with you demands being put on you. Visiting places that or who want to take advantage of your good take your mind off your responsibilities will nature. Make changes that improve your life contribute to finding solutions to some of the instead of helping someone else get ahead. problems you’ve been facing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Prosperous deals are VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your wits about within reach. Negotiate and you will get the you when dealing with legal, medical or perks you want. Now is the time to make your financial matters. As long as you ask questions move and to present what you have to offer. and pull in favors, you’ll surpass any setbacks Love is in the stars and romance will seal a deal.

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spca pet of the week Mimi, an 8-month-old tan spayed female lab mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is sweet, gentle, friendly, playful, active and affectionate. Mimi is great with other dogs and children and would make an excellent addition to any family. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday.

Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

Would you like to help? The SPCA is always in need of the following: newspapers (no ads); stuffed animals; heavy duty trash bags (yard bags 30 gallons or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets; comforters; baby blankets; cat litter; canned and dry kitten and cat food; canned and dry puppy and dog food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; allpurpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; and, of course, financial donations.

SPORTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013

THE ITEM To contact the Sports Department, call (803) 774-1241 or e-mail sports@theitem.com

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Boyd throws 4 TDs, suffers injury in Tigers’ 55-31 win FROM STAFF REPORTS CLEMSON — Quarterback Tajh Boyd threw for 340 yards and four touchdowns and had a record-setting night to lead No. 8 Clemson to a 55-31 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday at Memorial Stadium.

However, Boyd didn’t leave the game the way he or Tiger fans would have liked.

The senior injured his left shoulder on a run late in the

third quarter. He went to the locker room, but returned to the field in the fourth quarter, although he didn’t play anymore.

Boyd completed 20 of 26 passes while becoming the BOYD Atlantic Coast Conference’s all-time leader in touchdown passes. He also became the first QB in ACC history to pass for over

10,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 yards in his career.

Boyd’s four TD passes give him 97 for his career.

North Carolina State’s Phillip Rivers held the previous record with 95.

Clemson improved to 9-1 overall and 7-1 in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets fell to 6-4 and 5-3.

The Tigers led just 6-0 SEE TIGERS, PAGE B2

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Georgia Tech quarterback Vad Lee, left, is sacked by Clemson defensive end Corey Crawford during the first half of the Tigers’ 55-31 victory on Thursday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.

Sumter’s Knight signs with Converse

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com

PHOTOS BY MATT WALSH / THE ITEM

Wilson Hall quarterback William Kinney, left, and Laurence Manning Academy running back Rashae Bey look to help lead their respective teams to the SCISA 3A state championship today when the two rivals meet at Spencer Field at 7:30 p.m.

Perfection vs. redemption Barons look to keep unbeaten streak alive, advance to 3A championship

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com To get to where you want to be, you have to take it one game at a time.

That’s been the calling card of the Wilson Hall football team all season.

The Barons have rode that to an 11-0 LANE season thus far, and they’ll try to add to it today. Wilson Hall will play host to rival Laurence Manning Academy at 7:30

p.m. at Spencer Field in a SCISA 3A state playoffs semifinal game. The winner will advance to play for the state title next week at Benedict College in Columbia.

“The team that is 1-0 this week goes to the final, the team that goes 0-1 has had a good year and they begin thinking about next year,” Barons head coach Bruce Lane said. “For us, I think each team it’s about trying to play for a state championship. It’s not SEE BARONS, PAGE B6

Ask any of her coaches or teachers, and they’ll tell you Sumter High School senior Kaitlin Knight is a hard worker.

Knight excelled both in the classroom as well as on the tennis courts, and that led her to sign a letter of intent on Thursday to play tennis for Converse College in Spartanburg.

“I just knew it was a good school academically and their coach is really nice,” Knight said of her reason for choosing the Valkyries. “I felt like that’s where I could grow, not only as a student but as a person.”

A summer camp at the Palmetto Tennis Center at the age of 10 grabbed Knight’s interest in tennis.

From there, she continued clinical progressions and moved into the high performance clinic. She was also SEE KNIGHT, PAGE B6

LMA gets 2nd chance to knock off rival, earn berth in state title game

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com Laurence Manning Academy head football coach Robbie Briggs said there are many people who follow SCISA football who think his Swampcats playing undefeated Wilson Hall down to the wire in a 27-20 loss two weeks ago was a fluke due to wet fields from a day-long rain.

As LMA prepares to meet the Barons again today at Spencer Field in a 3A state playoffs semifinal matchup, Briggs said he

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Today SCHSL 4A Maudlin at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

3A Myrtle Beach at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.

SCISA 3A Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m.

8-Man Clarendon Hall at W.W. King, 7:30 p.m.

can’t disagree with them.

“They’re 11-0, the best team in SCISA,” Briggs said of Wilson Hall. “They beat SEE LMA, PAGE B6

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Sumter High School’s Kaitlin Knight signed with Converse College on Thursday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

SUMTER SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Long-time SHS physician Compton Jr. earns Hall call

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com Dr. Arland H. Compton Jr. never played sports himself, but he played an integral part in the success of Sumter High School athCOMPTON JR. letics as the school’s team physician from 1977 to 2000.

For his efforts, Comp-

ton will be one of nine people who will be inducted into the Sumter Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Sumter High auditorium. Other inductees include Frank Galloway, Cleveland Pinkney, Katrina Anderson Sacoco, Tommy Player, Terry Kinard, Jimmy Noonan, Henry Marshall, the late Robbie Evans and the late Rudy Singleton.

“I was really privileged to have that posi-

SUMTER SPORTS HALL OF FAME WHAT: Induction ceremony WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 21, WHERE: Sumter High School auditorium WHO: Dr. Arland Compton, Frank Galloway, Cleveland Pinkney, Katrina Anderson Sacoco, Tommy Player, Terry Kinard, Jimmy Noonan, Henry Marshall, the late Robbie Evans and the late Rudy Singleton.

SCHEDULE: Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a chat and chew reception beginning at 6:30 in the lobby outside of the auditorium. The ceremony itself will begin at 7:15.

TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased on an individual basis for $25 per person. While there will be no tables for the ceremony, special sections in the auditorium can be purchased. A Bronze Section with seating for four will cost $100, a 6-seat Silver Section is $200 and an 8-seat Gold Section is $300.

Those who are interested in attending can send checks by mail to the The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, P.O. Box 2229, Sumter, S.C., 29151, or contact the club at (803) 775-5006 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

tion, and I was glad I did well enough they didn’t fire me and was satisfied with the perfor-

mance I gave,” Compton said. “Having gone to school there sort of gave an extra feeling of com-

mitment and loyalty that you might not have had if you moved in from out of town. It was good to be connected to the school and the school system.”

Not being an athlete himself, Compton said it is an honor to be inducted into the sports hall of fame.

“Obviously they don’t get too many non-athletes in the hall of fame so I think it’s sort of a unique experience to be

recognized,” he explained. “I feel like I did my part to help keep the school going strong during the time I served. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity.”

Compton provided care and peace of mind for both the football and basketball programs for 23 years. Dr. Charles Andrews had been the school’s previous physician until ’75. Two years SEE COMPTON, PAGE B6

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Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen, left, and Detroit third baseman Miguel Cabrera were named the Most Valuable Players for their respective leagues on Thursday.

McCutchen, Cabrera named MVPs

BY BEN WALKER The Associated Press NEW YORK — All those who marvel at Miguel Cabrera can only wonder what he might’ve done this year if completely healthy.

Even so, Cabrera was a huge hit in Motown.

Despite being hobbled by all sorts of ailments, the Detroit Tigers slugger won his second straight American League Most Valuable Player award Thursday, once again beating Angels outfielder Mike Trout by a comfortable margin.

A season after winning baseball’s first Triple Crown in 45 years, Cabrera came back to lead the majors in hitting at .348 and finish second with 44 home runs and 137 RBI. “I think this year was tougher because of the injuries,’’ he said on a conference call from the Miami area.

“It was the last two months. It was tough to play through it,’’ he said.

The 8-time All-Star missed several games after the break because of a bad

back, a sore left hip flexor, a strained lower abdomen, shin trouble and a groin tear. He recently had surgery to fix the tear and said he’ll be ready for spring training.

Still, Cabrera got 23 of 30 first-place votes from members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He became the first player to win consecutive AL MVPs since Frank Thomas for the Chicago White Sox in 1993 and 1994.

Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen took the NL MVP by a surprisingly wide margin after leading a baseball revival in Pittsburgh.

McCutchen drew 28 of the 30 first-place votes to finish far ahead of Arizona first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina.

“I’m floating right now,’’ McCutchen said in Pittsburgh. “But I definitely didn’t expect it to be a landslide with those other guys — Goldschmidt and Molina. They were great candidates and I didn’t know what to expect.’’

McCutchen ranked

among the NL leaders by hitting .317 with 21 home runs and 84 RBIs. He also scored 97 runs, stole 27 bases and had a .404 onbase percentage.

The 27-year-old with the long, flowing dreadlocks helped the Pirates stop a record streak of 20 losing seasons and make the playoffs for the first time since 1992.

Cabrera finished with 385 points, while Trout got five first-place votes and 282 points. The difference was 81 points last season, when Trout was AL Rookie of the Year.

Baltimore first baseman Chris Davis, who led the majors with 53 homers and 138 RBI, was third.

“I think all three guys deserve this trophy,’’ Cabrera said.

Davis and Oakland third baseman Josh Donaldson each received a first-place vote.

Cabrera took his third AL batting title in a row. He also drew a $1 million bonus for winning a second MVP during his current contract with the Tigers.

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Stuard leads rain-delayed OHL Classic PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Brian Stuard topped the OHL Classic leaderboard at 5 under with three holes left Thursday when first-round play was suspended for the day because of rain and wet conditions.

More than three inches of rain soaked the Mayakoba Resort since early Wednesday night.

Two-time heart transplant recipient Erik Compton and Alvaro Quiros were a stroke back. Compton completed 17 holes, and Quiros finished 15.

PHATLUM UP 1 AT LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Thailand’s Pornanong Phatlum took the first-round lead Thursday in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, birdieing seven of the first 13 holes at Guadalajara Country Club.

TIGERS from Page B1 after one quarter, but took control of the game in the second quarter.

Boyd hooked up with wide receiver Sammy Watkins for a 41-yard touchdown pass with 14:01 remaining in the second quarter. Placekicker Chandler Catanzaro’s extra point made it 13-0.

The Tigers got the ball back and Boyd connected with wide receiver Martavis Bryant for a 47-yard completion to the GT 4-yard line. Boyd then passed to wide receiver Mike Williams on the next play to make it 20-0 with 9:03 left in the first half.

Tech finally got its offense going on the ensuing possession, putting together a 7-play, 82-yard scoring driver. Running back David Sims, a former standout at

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STORRS, Conn. — Omar Calhoun led six Connecticut players in double figures with 17 points as the 19th-ranked Huskies routed Detroit 101-55 on Thursday night in the opening round of the 2K Sports Classic.

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DURHAM, N.C. — Tricia Liston scored 20 points and Haley Peters had 17 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as No. 2 Duke beat South Carolina-Upstate 123-40 on Thursday night.

Calhoun County High School in St. Matthews, scored from a yard out to make it 20-7 with 6:33 left.

Any momentum Georgia Tech hoped to gain from that was almost immediately lost. Boyd went deep to Bryant for a 76-yard touchdown pass to make it 27-7 with 5:44 to go in the half. Bryant had the first 100-yard game of his career, catching five passes for 176. Watkins also had over 100 yards, catching five pases for 104 yards and two scores.

Clemson led 27-10 at halftime, but the Jackets scored first in the second half to cut the lead to 10.

Running back Robert Godhigh broke off a 65-yard scoring run to make it 27-17 with 12:07 remaining in the third quarter. Godhigh rushed for 126 yards and two scores on 12 carries.

Georgia Tech had trouble stopping Clemson all night, and the ensuing possession was no different.

From wire reports

Clemson responded with a 6-play, 71-yard drive that ended with a 1-yard run by Boyd. That made it 34-17 with 10:13 to go.

The Yellow Jackets turned the ball over on downs on the next possession as Godhigh was stopped for no gain on fourth down and two yards to go at their 44. On Clemson’s first play, Boyd threw a wide receiver screen to Watkins, who went 44 yards for the score that made it 41-17.

The Tigers added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including a 2-yard run by running back Roderick McDowell. McDowell, the former Sumter High standout, rushed for 60 yards on 11 carries and caught three passes for 11 yards.

Boyd rushed for 43 yards on 15 carries.

Tech finished with 248 yards rushing, but much of that came after game was out of reach.

Oakland

TODAY 10 a.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 Practice from Homestead, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1).

10 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour DP World Tour Championship, Dubai Second Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF).

11 a.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 Practice from Homestead, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1).

1 p.m. -- Formula One Racing: U.S. Grand Prix Practice from Austin, Texas (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

1:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 Practice from Homestead, Fla. (ESPN2).

2 p.m. -- PGA Golf: OHL Classic at Mayakoba Second Round from Riviera Maya, Mexico (GOLF).

2:55 p.m. -- International Soccer: Scotland vs. United States from Glasgow, Scotland (ESPN2).

3 p.m. -- International Soccer: England vs. Chile from London (FOX SPORTS 1).

3:30 p.m. -- International Athletics: U.S. Olympic Trials from Fargo, N.D. -- Women’s Curling Trials (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

4 p.m. -- High School Athletics: Signing Day Special from Charlotte (ESPNU).

6 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 Pole Qualifying from Homestead, Fla. (ESPN2).

6 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: Connecticut at Maryland (ESPNU).

6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Georgia Tech at Georgia (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. -- High School Football: SCISA 3A State Playoffs Semifinal Game -- Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240, WWHM-AM 1290).

7 p.m. -- High School Football: 3A State Playoffs SecondRound Game -- Hartsville at Socastee (WSIM-FM 93.7).

7 p.m. -- High School Football: 4A Division I State Playoffs First-Round Game -- Mauldin at Sumter (WIBZ-FM 95.5).

7 p.m. -- High School Football: 2A Division I State Playoffs Second-Round Game -- Keenan at Fairfield Central (WPUB-FM 102.7).

7:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Merrimack at Notre Dame (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

7:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Cleveland (SPORTSOUTH).

8 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Minnesota at Denver (ESPN).

8 p.m. -- College Basketball: Holy Cross at North Carolina (ESPNU).

8 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 from Homestead, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Washington at UCLA (ESPN2).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Rice at Texas A&M (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

9:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: Mount St. Mary’s at Brigham Young (BYUTV).

9:30 p.m. -- Professional Golf: PGA Tour of Australasia Talisker Masters Third Round from Melbourne, Austalia (GOLF).

10:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Detroit at Sacramento (ESPN).

Midnight -- NHL Hockey: Anaheim at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

Midnight -- NHL Hockey: Nashville at Pittsburgh (SPORTSOUTH).

NBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 5 4 .556 – Boston 4 5 .444 1 Toronto 4 5 .444 1 New York 3 4 .429 1 Brooklyn 2 5 .286 2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 5 3 .625 – Atlanta 4 4 .500 1 Charlotte 4 4 .500 1 Orlando 4 5 .444 11/2 Washington 2 6 .250 3 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 8 0 1.000 – Chicago 3 3 .500 4 Cleveland 3 6 .333 51/2 Detroit 2 5 .286 51/2 Milwaukee 2 5 .286 51/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 8 1 .889 – Dallas 5 3 .625 21/2 Houston 5 4 .556 3 Memphis 3 5 .375 41/2 New Orleans 3 6 .333 5 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 6 2 .750 – Oklahoma City 5 2 .714 1/2 Minnesota 6 3 .667 1/2 Denver 3 4 .429 21/2 Utah 1 8 .111 51/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 6 3 .667 – Golden State 5 3 .625 1/2 Phoenix 5 3 .625 1/2 L.A. Lakers 4 6 .400 21/2 Sacramento 2 5 .286 3 Wednesday’s Games Orlando 94, Milwaukee 91 Philadelphia 123, Houston 117, OT Charlotte 89, Boston 83 Minnesota 124, Cleveland 95 Toronto 103, Memphis 87 New York 95, Atlanta 91 San Antonio 92, Washington 79 Denver 111, L.A. Lakers 99 Utah 111, New Orleans 105 Portland 90, Phoenix 89 Sacramento 107, Brooklyn 86 L.A. Clippers 111, Oklahoma City 103 Thursday’s Games Houston at New York, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s Games Milwaukee at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Portland at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Denver, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

San Antonio at Utah, 9 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Detroit at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Dallas at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Washington, 7 p.m.

Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Boston at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Denver at Houston, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Utah at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 18 13 5 0 26 56 43 Boston 17 11 5 1 23 48 30 Toronto 18 11 6 1 23 52 42 Detroit 19 9 5 5 23 47 51 Montreal 19 9 8 2 20 49 42 Ottawa 18 7 7 4 18 53 56 Florida 19 4 11 4 12 40 66 Buffalo 20 4 15 1 9 36 63 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 18 11 7 0 22 51 42 Washington 19 10 8 1 21 61 55 N.Y. Rangers 18 9 9 0 18 41 49 Carolina 18 7 7 4 18 34 49 New Jersey 18 6 7 5 17 38 46 N.Y. Islanders 19 7 9 3 17 54 61 Philadelphia 18 7 10 1 15 33 45 Columbus 17 6 10 1 13 44 50 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 17 14 3 0 28 55 30 Chicago 18 12 2 4 28 66 49 Minnesota 19 11 4 4 26 50 41 St. Louis 16 11 2 3 25 54 37 Dallas 18 9 7 2 20 49 52 Winnipeg 20 9 9 2 20 53 57 Nashville 18 8 8 2 18 38 57 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 20 15 4 1 31 68 48 Phoenix 19 13 4 2 28 63 58 San Jose 18 11 2 5 27 66 43 Vancouver 20 11 7 2 24 54 54 Los Angeles 18 11 6 1 23 52 44 Calgary 18 6 9 3 15 49 64 Edmonton 20 4 14 2 10 48 78 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s Games Minnesota 2, Toronto 1, SO Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 1 Dallas 3, Edmonton 0 Thursday’s Games Columbus at Boston, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Calgary, 9 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Boston at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Florida at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Buffalo at Toronto, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Detroit at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Carolina at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Florida at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Edmonton at Calgary, 10 p.m.

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NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 7 2 0 .778 234 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 169 Miami 4 5 0 .444 193 Buffalo 3 7 0 .300 199 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 6 3 0 .667 222 Tennessee 4 5 0 .444 200 Houston 2 7 0 .222 170 Jacksonville 1 8 0 .111 115 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 6 4 0 .600 234 Cleveland 4 5 0 .444 172 Baltimore 4 5 0 .444 188 Pittsburgh 3 6 0 .333 179 West W L T Pct PF Kansas City 9 0 0 1.000 215 Denver 8 1 0 .889 371 San Diego 4 5 0 .444 212

3 6 0 .333 166 223 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 5 5 0 .500 274 258 Philadelphia 5 5 0 .500 252 244 N.Y. Giants 3 6 0 .333 165 243 Washington 3 6 0 .333 230 287 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 7 2 0 .778 265 163 Carolina 6 3 0 .667 214 115 Atlanta 2 7 0 .222 186 251 Tampa Bay 1 8 0 .111 146 209 North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 6 3 0 .667 238 216 Chicago 5 4 0 .556 259 247 Green Bay 5 4 0 .556 245 212 Minnesota 2 7 0 .222 220 279 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 9 1 0 .900 265 159 San Francisco 6 3 0 .667 227 155 Arizona 5 4 0 .556 187 198 St. Louis 4 6 0 .400 224 234 Thursday’s Game Indianapolis at Tennessee, late Sunday’s Games Baltimore at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Oakland at Houston, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Arizona at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Miami, 4:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

San Francisco at New Orleans, 4:25 p.m.

Green Bay at N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m.

Kansas City at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Open: Dallas, St. Louis Monday’s Game New England at Carolina, 8:40 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21 New Orleans at Atlanta, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 24 Minnesota at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Chicago at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Miami, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Indianapolis at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m.

Denver at New England, 8:30 p.m.

Open: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Seattle Monday, Nov. 25 San Francisco at Washington, 8:40 p.m.

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South Carolina running back Mike Davis (28) has jumped into the spotlight after becoming the eighth player in Gamecocks history to surpass the 1,000-yard plateau. Davis also leads the SEC with 1,058 yards.

USCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Davis on rise in SEC

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

SEC SHOWDOWN

COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; South Carolina tailback Mike Davis felt last year he was falling behind SEC runners like Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s T.J. Yeldon and the Georgia duo of Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall.

Well, these days, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Davis out front â&#x20AC;&#x201D; leading not only the guys in rushing that he entered the Southeastern Conference, but the entire league.

The sophomore has 1,058 yards, becoming just the eighth player in Gamecocksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; history to surpass the 1,000yard mark. Davis was a backed up South Carolina star Marcus Lattimore as a freshman and struggled to find carries after Lattimore was lost for the season with a knee injury. Meanwhile, Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gur-Shallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the Crimson Tideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yeldon were stealing the SEC headlines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came out and just wanted to establish myself, (saying) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still here,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Davis said.

Davis has made others outside the SEC take notice, too.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th in the country with

WHO: Florida (4-5, 3-4 SEC) at (10) South Carolina (7-2, 5-2 SEC) WHEN: Saturday, 7 p.m.

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only two other underclassmen in fellow sophomores Melvin Gordon of Wisconsin and Kapri Bibbs of Colorado State in the group ahead of him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m aware that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the SECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading rusher,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Davis says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I take a lot of pride in that.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Davis understands heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have some work ahead to stay out front when the 11thranked Gamecocks (7-2, 5-2 SEC) close out league play at home against Florida (4-5, 3-4). Despite the Gators fourgame losing streak, they remain second in the SEC against the rush, yielding only 109.7 yards a carry.

Davis usually accounts for that much in a game. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had seven contests with 100 or

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE STATE Thursday (8) Clemson vs. Georgia Tech, late Morgan State at South Carolina State, late Saturday (11) South Carolina vs. Florida, 7 p.m. (ESPN2).

VMI at Citadel, 1 p.m.

Appalachian State at Wofford, 1:30 p.m.

Furman at Western Carolina, 3:30 p.m.

Presbyterian at Coastal Carolina, 1 p.m.

Charleston Southern at Gardner-Webb, 1:30 p.m.

North Greenville at Newberry, 1 p.m.

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North Carolina at Pittsburgh, 12:30 p.m. (WACH 57) SEC Saturday (1) Alabama at Mississippi State, 7:45 p.m. (ESPN) (7) Auburn vs. (25) Georgia, 3:30 p.m. (WLTX 19) Troy at Mississippi, noon (ESPNU) Kentucky at Vanderbilt, 12:21 p.m. (WOLO 25) TOP 25 Wednesday (20) Northern Illinois 48, Ball State 27 Today (13) UCLA vs. Washington, late (ESPN2) Saturday (3) Ohio State at Illinois, noon (ESPN) (4) Baylor vs. Texas Tech, 7 p.m. (WACH 57) (5) Stanford at Southern Cal, 8 p.m. (WOLO 25) (6) Oregon vs. Utah, 4 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1) (12) Oklahoma State at (23) Texas, 3:30 p.m. (WACH 57) (14) Michigan State at Nebraska, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN2) (15) Central Florida at Temple, noon (17) Wisconsin vs. Indiana, noon (ESPN2) (19) Louisville vs. Houston, 7 p.m. (ESPNU) (21) Arizona State vs. Oregon State, 9:30 p.m.

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more this season. In the two games Davis fell short in wins over Vanderbilt and Missouri, he had his most productive receiving games: Davis was second on the team with 67 yards receiving against the Commodores and had 10 grabs for 99 yards at Missouri. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great back,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; South Carolina right guard Ronald Patrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He can make you look better than what you really are.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And now, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gaining as many accolades for his play as 1,00-yard rusher Gurley and national champion Yeldon.

Davis twice rushed for over 1,000 yards at Stephenson High in Stone Mountain, Ga., and had originally committed to Florida before eventually signing with the Gamecocks.

The choice quickly set up a brother-vs.-brother rivalry as his older sibling James Davis was a two-time, 1,000-yard rusher during his career at Clemson from 2005-08. But Mike Davis says his older brother was supportive throughout the recruiting process, even when he turned down a scholarship offer from the Tigers.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An assistant state attorney says prosecutors in Tallahassee did not receive information about an 11-monthold sexual assault allegation involving Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston until Tuesday.

Tallahassee police investigated the Heisman Trophy contender in connection with a sexual assault that was reported nearly a year ago in an offcampus apartment. FSU records show the first report was made to campus police on Dec. 7 by a student at a dormitory. The investigation was handed over to Tallahassee police.

The case was not given to prosecutors until this week.

Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman says normal procedure for criminal cases in Leon County calls for police to give information to prosecutors if there is evidence for an arrest, or if it is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;close call.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; She says police do not tell prosecutors

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Tallahassee, Fla., prosecutors said they did not receiver information about an 11-month-old sexual assault case against Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston until Tuesday.

SEC teams scramble to salvage, upgrade bowl hopes

BY JOHN ZENOR The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Florida Gators havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sat out the postseason in nearly a quarter century. The Vanderbilt Commodores, who had been to four bowl games in 120 years before James Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival, have a good shot at making it three in a row.

Plenty of other Southeastern Conference teams are also jockeying for postseason eligibility or trying to spruce up their bowl resumes for more prestigious, better-paying games in the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final weeks.

Making a bowl means more money, practice time and exposure to recruits.

Of course, the SEC can fill its coffers even more if a team is playing for the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth consecutive national title.

The bowl scramble goes well beyond the BCS championship game hopes of No. 1 Alabama and perhaps No. 7 Auburn. No. 9 Missouri, No. 10 Texas A&M and No. 11 South Carolina all have hopes of making a BCS game and/or playing for the SEC title.

Eight teams are already eligible for the SECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 guaranteed bowl slots, and only Arkansas and Kentucky donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a shot at making the postseason.

The injury-plagued Gators (4-5) are trying not to let the heat get to them but they have to beat either South Carolina or No. 2 Florida State to become eligible, assuming theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll triumph over Georgia Southern in between. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking everything one game at a time, one snap at a time,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Florida center Jon Harrison said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we focus on things too far in the future, we lose

sight of the task at hand. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to work on Florida and eliminating the self-inflicted wounds that Florida has been suffering from.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vanderbiltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 34-17 victory over the Gators changed the bowl situation significantly for both teams. The Commodores are 5-4 and need only one more win against a favorable ending schedule: Kentucky (2-7), Tennessee (4-6) and Wake Forest (4-6).

Frankin, who led Vandy to its first bowl game since 1982 in his debut season, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested in looking beyond going 1-0 each Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From an outside perspective, talking to the media or things like that, we do bring up some of the historical things because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still trying to change peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perception about Vanderbilt football and what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been and where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll talk about it a little bit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Internally and with our program, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been pretty consistent with our 1-0 message.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The bowl scramble is a nice issue for the SEC, which didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fill the 10th bowl spot in Shreveport, La., last season.

Vanderbilt has the inside track among the four teams trying to get to six wins and bowl eligibility.

Tennessee, Florida and Mississippi State (4-5) all still need two more wins.

The Volunteers must beat Vanderbilt and Kentucky after an open date after failing to make a bowl the past two seasons.

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when they have decided against pursuing an arrest.

A day after news of the case broke, jolting college football fans and casting uncertainty on secondranked Florida Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect season, there were mostly questions left unanswered.

Tallahassee police, citing the ongoing investigation, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t saying much about the case as well, including why investigators waited until this week to hand over information about the case to local prosecutors.

The Seminoles went back to work Thursday, preparing for a home game against Syracuse on Saturday.

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Panthers winning with ball control, defense

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers prided themselves the last two seasons on being a “big chunk offense,’’ able to gobble up big yards on downfield passes.

Those days are gone.

Carolina (6-3) has won five straight games behind an entirely different method: controlling the ball and relying on a dominant defense.

A year ago, the Panthers had 75 plays of 20 yards or more, second most in the NFL. Halfway through this season they have just 25, tied for last in the league with Arizona.

Offensive coordinator Mike Shula said he didn’t necessarily plan it that way.

“It’s every offense’s goal to be explosive and to have huge plays each and every week,’’ Shula said. “We’re close on some. They don’t always show up. We’re an offense, so it everyone has to be clicking.

“But guys have been resilient. If it’s not there, it’s guys saying, ‘Hey, we’re going to find a way.’ We haven’t had a lot of explosive runs, but we’ve had efficient runs.’’

Part of the issue is teams have taken away the deep routes, forcing Cam Newton to think more and go to his second and third reads.

That’s an area where Shula said Newton has made major

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Carolina outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) and the rest of the Panthers defense are big reasons why the team is riding a 5-game winning streak.S

strides this season.

Shula wouldn’t say Newton is a better game manager — he dislikes that term — but said he’s done a better job going through his progressions and checking down when nothing is available downfield.

Shula and the Panthers have done a better job using their talented trio of running backs: DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart and Mike Tolbert.

And Newton has warmed to the idea that being patient and taking what the defense is giving him can be pretty effective.

“To win in this league consistently you have to have the big play threat, which we do have, but for longevity you have to have methodical drives,’’ said Newton, now in his third seasons. “That is what we have more times than not. ... If we have that mentality, especially with our

defense playing lights out, we can be scary at times.’’

Newton doesn’t care if it’s a quick strike or a long drive.

The 2011 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year said he’ll trade big stats for big wins any day of the week.

“I have no preference,’’ Newton said with a smile. “As long we are going forward and not backward. That has been the key to our success.’’

Carolina’s defense, which has allowed the second-few-

est points and second-fewest yards in the league, has played a big role in the team holding nearly a nine-minute advantage per game in time of possession.

The Panthers have been so good — and so reliable — that they haven’t put Newton in position very often where he’s forced to throw.

The Panthers have only trailed once at halftime this season, so they’ve never been out of a game.

“We just have to keep getting first downs and have that first-down mentality,’’ Newton said. “You get enough first downs sooner or later you are going to get into the colorful rectangular at end of the field.’’

That blueprint isn’t a huge surprise considering their head coach.

Ron Rivera played linebacker for the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears, a team that won the Super Bowl and finished first in the NFL in rushing offense, tops in the league on defense in points allowed, yards allowed and turnovers, according to STATS. The Panthers haven’t put up numbers quite on par with the ’85 Bears, but they’ve shown they’re pretty solid.

Newton said he still feels like Carolina’s 20th-ranked offense has plenty of room to improve to get on par with the defense.

Mendenhall gets nod over Ellington

BY BOB BAUM The Associated Press

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Buffalo running back and former Clemson standout C.J. Spiller says he isn’t concerned about his lack of playing time in recent games.

Lack of playing time not an issue for Bills’ Spiller

BY MARK LUDWICZAK The Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — C.J. Spiller insists that he is not concerned about his lack of opportunities in the Buffalo Bills’ offense since returning to full health.

The fromer Clemson running back has struggled to find his form this season as he works his way back from a high ankle sprain. He was a non-factor in Buffalo’s 23-10 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday with just eight carries for 23 yards and is splitting time with veteran Fred Jackson in the backfield.

“I’m just frustrated that we’re on a 3-game losing streak,’’ Spiller said. “I’m not frustrated with the amount that I’ve touched. I’m just sick and tired of the losing.’’

Much more was expected from Spiller leading up to the season. The 26-year-old established himself as one of the NFL’s top young running backs last year when he ran for 1,244 yards and became only the seventh

player to finish a season with an average of six yards or more per carry.

In the preseason, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett said that he would run Spiller “until he throws up.’’

So far, the prospect of too many carries has not been an issue. Spiller is second on the Bills in rushing with 501 yards and one touchdown on 110 attempts. He’s shared reps with the 32-year-old Jackson, who has been a more consistent and dependable runner.

Spiller’s season took a sharp turn in Week 4 when he suffered a high ankle sprain against Baltimore. He attempted to play through the injury on a limited basis and performed admirably given the circumstances, averaging 6.9 yards per carry on 36 attempts (including a 61-yard run against Kansas City).

The injury affected Spiller’s ability to cut and twist and run full speed, which are Spiller’s strengths.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Despite the emergence of dynamic rookie running back Andre Ellington, Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians is unwavering in his support for Rashard Mendenhall as his starter.

“As we go into games, as games unfold, different things happen,’’ Arians said this week, “but the plan won’t change.’’

Although he has 51 fewer carries than Mendenhall, Ellington is the team’s leading rusher with 388 yards in 54 attempts, an average of 7.2 yards per carry. Mendenhall, who has been bothered by a toe injury much of the season, has 323 yards in 105 carries for an average of 3.1 yards per attempt.

Ellington has an 80-yard touchdown run; Mendenhall’s long gain for the season is 12 yards. But there’s also the issue of what fans don’t tend to see, such as pass blocking and veteran leadership.

Still, fans, radio talk show hosts and newspaper columnists have zeroed in on Mendenhall of late.

Mendenhall, in his sixth

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Despite leading the team in rushing, Arizona running back and former Clemson standout Andre Ellington, left, will be the backup to Rashard Mendenhall, head coach Bruce Arians said.

NFL season, said the criticism doesn’t bother him.

“I’ve been around for so long, I’ve been through so much stuff, that’s not really my focus,’’ he said after Thursday’s practice. “I kind of keep things on the outside on the outside and focus on my work and my business and improving in that.’’

Arians was offensive coordinator for four of Mendenhall’s five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. When

Arians came to Arizona, the Cardinals signed Mendenhall to a 1-year contract.

Most of his runs have come on the inside, where yards have been hard to come by.

Ellington, a sixth-round draft pick from Clemson who didn’t have a carry in the season opener, has the speed to take things outside. In his 80yard touchdown run two games ago against Atlanta, Ellington bounced to the outside and then raced to the end zone.

Cardinals’ Bethel thrives on special teams

BY BOB BAUM The Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. — A sixth-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals out of tiny Presbyterian a year ago, Justin Bethel faced an uphill fight to make it in the NFL. He found his niche on special teams, where he is thriving as one of the league’s best.

Arizona coach Bruce Arians has seen a lot of special teams players in his two decades in the

NFL. “I can’t think of one that was better,’’ Arians said, “because he can do so many different things — being able to block kicks, especially field goals and BETHEL extra points, but then to be a gunner, a vice, block on kickoff returns, and all the things that he can do. I’ve seen individuals do some of

those things well, but not the whole package like him.’’

Bethel said he knew that if he was to have a chance to play, it would be because of special teams.

“Most definitely,’’ he said Wednesday.

“Coming in I knew that that was going to be something I was going to have to excel at while I was still trying to learn another position (cornerback). Obviously, I’ve been able to do that. It was something I was al-

ready comfortable doing.’’

In last week’s victory over Houston, Bethel blocked Randy Bullock’s 40yard field goal attempt at the end of the first half. It’s a play that turned out to be huge, since Arizona won by three points, 27-24.

It was Bethel’s second blocked field goal of the season.

He knocked down a 47-yard attempt by David Akers in Arizona’s 25-21 victory over Detroit in Week 2.

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Gamecocks DL commitment impressed by Vols games. He’s not picked up any new offers, so he’s sitting on ones from USC, Clemson, Florida, FSU, Georgia Tech, North Carolina and The Citadel.

“I talk to USC and Clemson everyday though social media,” Bailey said. “There’s no pressure, none of that kind of stuff. They just tell me to do what’s best for me.

They were wondering how my season is going and they’re looking forward to seeing my film.”

Bailey said he will also visit Oregon either late in the season or in December. Right now he has no favorites.

“It’s going to come down to what the school brings as far as education and if it has my field of study,” Bailey said. He wants to major in criminal justice, engineering or architecture and construction. He did say USC and Clemson are working the hardest for him, and there’s no favorite between the two. He will not make a decision until sometime during his senior season.

With several offers, junior DL Tim Settle (6-foot3-inches, 307 pounds) of Manassas, Va., does not have any favorites, but he knows when he will make a decision — Oct. 18, 2014. Included in his offers are USC and Clemson. He likes both programs.

“I saw Clemson play this weekend at Virginia,” Settle said. “I know they’re one of the top ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) programs.

South Carolina always has a phenomenal defense and is a top SEC (Southeastern Conference) school. I plan on visiting both schools.”

He has visited UVa, Virginia Tech, Michigan, Alabama, UNC and Ohio State.

He also has plans to attend the UVa-VT game as well.

His other offers include Alabama, Florida, FSU, UVa, VT, UNC, Duke, Iowa, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, UCLA and Wisconsin.

Running back Nyheim Hines (5-9, 181) of Garner, N.C., has long held an offer from Clemson and last week he picked up one from USC. Hines also has offers from NCSU, Ohio State, UNC, Duke, East Carolina, Wake Forest, Tennessee, Connecticut and Akron. He has been

to games at Clemson, UNC, Duke and NCSU. He plans to be at USC on Saturday for the Florida game.

Hines does not have a favorite from a recruiting standpoint, but from a personal standpoint, he’s a longtime Clemson fan.

“I love Clemson and have been a Clemson fan since the second or third grade,” Hines said. “I’m really happy I have the offer. I love Clemson, but I’m going to pick wherever I will be most successful, and if it’s Clemson, I’ll go there.”

Hines also runs track and field and his head coach is former USC track athlete Chris Love. “I believe it’s a great school,” Hines said of USC. “I always hear great things about South Carolina and I just like the university.”

Hines doesn’t have a favorite and said he values all his offers Phil equally. “I’m KORNBLUT looking at the offenses and I have to see myself fitting there,” Hines said. “Nobody’s ahead. I’m graduating early so my decision will be sometime between next October and December.” Going into this past Friday’s game, Hines had rushed for 2,450 yards and 38 touchdowns and has 600 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. He said Clemson and USC like him as a slot receiver.

OL Joseph Legg Jr. (6-4, 300) of Fayetteville, N.C., is seeking his first offer, but has received interest from USC, Duke, NCSU, VT, ECU, Louisville, Michigan and Kentucky among others.

Legg attended a camp at USC over the summer. Legg wants to stay close to home and is looking to play in the SEC or ACC. He has visited several schools this fall, including WF and Duke.

Defensive back Kaleb Chalmers of Greenwood High received an offer from GT during a recent visit. The Yellow Jackets join Clemson, USC, Stanford, Tennessee, Duke and UNC with offers for Chalmers. He’s also hearing from Alabama, Michigan State, Indiana, Kentucky, UGA and Vanderbilt among recruiting corner

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niversity of South Carolina commitment defensive lineman Abu Lamin of Fort Scott Junior College in Kansas made an official visit to Tennessee over the weekend.

As is usually the case on his visits, Lamin was wowed by what he saw, even though the Volunteers were soundly beaten by Auburn.

Right now, Lamin remains publicly committed to USC but is giving Tennessee strong consideration.

He’s a mid-year transfer so he will have to make a final decision within a couple of weeks. He has also taken official visits to USC, Florida, Nebraska and Arkansas.

Lamin is a native of Fayetteville, N.C., and has said he might get back to USC while home for Thanksgiving. He committed to USC in July.

Defensive end Andrew Williams of McDonough, Ga., has been working with a short list of six schools, but only four are assured of official visits later this recruiting season. Williams said he’ll definitely set dates with USC, Clemson, Mississippi and Auburn. He’s considering Louisiana State and Tennessee for his fifth visit.

Williams said he’s in regular weekly contact with his recruiters from his top four.

That would include Deke Adams from USC and Marion Hobby from Clemson.

Williams plans to make his decision after the official visits. He was at Clemson for the Florida State game and is going to Auburn Saturday for the Georgia contest. He also will try to get to USC and Ole Miss for games.

There is no favorite.

Offensive lineman Damian Prince of Forestville, Md., said in a video interview with Rivals.com last week he has his list down to seven and three of those are set for official visits. He actually went to Maryland this past weekend and will go to Florida on Dec. 7. He’ll also set a date with FSU. The others he’s considering are USC, Ohio State, Miami and UGA. Junior News: OL Zack Bailey of Summerville High School has been to Clemson twice this season for games.

This month he plans to make two trips to USC, for the Florida and Clemson

others. He does not have any favorites and hopes to get to USC and Tennessee before the season is over.

Tight end Garrett Williams of Orlando, Fla., has visited Clemson five times and has continued interest in the program.

“I don’t really have favorites, but I do have schools that I’ve paid more attention to,” he said. “Clemson, Florida State and Tennessee are those schools. I’m starting to look at others pretty soon.” His last trip was to Knoxville when Tennessee knocked off USC. He plans to make another trip to FSU before the end of the season and is unsure of when he will return to Clemson. He did not name a leader.

USC was one of the first offers for OL Steven Gonzalez of Union City, N.J., and recruiter GA Mangus is keeping in touch with the big tackle.

As are others. Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer checked in on Gonzalez at his school last week and left a strong impression on Gonzalez. Gonzalez has not been to any games this season, but will visit Ohio State after the season.

The Buckeyes, USC, Wisconsin and Rutgers have been showing the strongest interest and are his favorites at this point. All have offered along with Louisville, UVa, Boston College, Syracuse and Massachusetts.

Gonzalez doesn’t plan to make a decision until National Signing Day of ‘15.

OL Jake Fruhmorgen (6-5, 280) of Tampa, Fla., has already received 26 offers with USC and Clemson in that group. In fact, Clemson was one of the first seven or eight offers for him. Fruhmorgen’s father is a former Alabama offensive lineman where his teammates included Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney and USC defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward.

He’s only been to Florida this season. Next spring and summer, he and his father plan to take a tour of the schools in the Southeast and USC and Clemson will be two stops. Some of his other offers include Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, UGA, Notre Dame, Louisville, Ole Miss, Ohio State and California.

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Buford, the 6-7 Simpsonville native who attends Arlington Country Day School in Jacksonville, Fla., announced a commitment to Oklahoma last week. Buford picked the Sooners over USC. He had also considered Miami.

USC head coach Frank Martin and his staff had made Buford a priority recruit for the ’14 class and made several visits to his school. Buford made two visits to USC this fall, including an official visit.

Buford’s decision leaves the Gamecocks with two commitments for the November signing period, which stated on Wednesday.

Daneesha Provo, a 5-11 player from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, committed to the Clemson women’s program. She attends the Kent School in Connecticut. She was a member of Canada’s Under-19 national team at the FIBA Americas 3-on-3 Championships. She’s the seventh commitment for the Lady Tigers’ ’14 class.

TaShombe Riley, a 6-6 player of Gray Military Academy in Columbia, committed to South Carolina State. He prepped at OrangeburgWilkinson High.

Baseball News: Liberty knocked Clemson out of the NCAA baseball tournament last summer. Now the Tigers have taken a commitment away from the Flames and head coach Jim Toman.

Catcher Robert Jolly (510, 185) of Carolina Forest High in Myrtle Beach, switched his pledge to the Tigers. The left-handed hitting Jolly is considered by one site as the top C in the state for his class. He’s been a starter since his freshman season.

First baseman Collin Steagall (6-1, 240) of Spartanburg Methodist College committed recently to USC. He’s a former standout at Lexington High and grew up a Clemson fan. Last season in 50 games for the Pioneers, the left-handed hitting Steagall hit .313 with one home run and 32 runs batted in. He struck out 19 times and walked 19 times in 147 at-bats. In the field, Steagall committed three errors and had a .993 fielding percentage.

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BARONS from Page B1 about what your overall record is, at this point, to our kids anyway. Our focus is to try and advance to the state finals.”

The 8-4 Swampcats held off Cardinal Newman with a goal line stand last week at Billy Chitwood Field in Manning to advance. They will face a Barons team, which according to Lane, is the healthiest it’s been all season.

“We’ll dress 51 kids and we’re excited about that,” the WH coach said.

“For us we’re getting healthy at the right time and we need to stay healthy as the game unfolds. We’ll go out and play with a lot of intensity and a lot of enthusiasm.”

The Barons offense runs through senior dual threat quarterback William Kinney. Kinney has been efficient, throwing for 1,745 yards and 17 touchdowns to two interceptions on 143 attempts. He also is the team’s second leading rusher with 724 yards on 92 carries and has 11 scores.

Senior Jay Goodson leads the team in rushing with 1,054 yards and 16 TDs on 101 carries. He is also the team’s second leading receiver with 439 yards and six scores on 25 catches. Senior Parker McDuffie is also a valuable back as he’s rushed for 592 yards on 100 carries, including seven TDs. Senior wide receiver Devin Singleton, who has missed several weeks with an injury, is expected back today.

He leads the team in receiving yards with 556 on 20 catches and has seven TDs. In addition to Goodson; McDuff-

LMA from Page B1 (longtime SCISA power) Hammond by 40 points and have dominated most of the teams they have played. Then we play them and take them down to the wire. The weather hurt them with the wet field making it difficult for them.

“People probably think that we can’t stay with them if we’re on a dry field,” he added. “I can see where people would think that, and I’m not sure I wouldn’t agree with them.”

That, however, doesn’t mean Briggs’ Laurence Manning squad is not going to do its best to dispel that train of thought.

ie and senior JD Croft each have more than 200 yards receiving.

“I think we’ve been pretty consistent regardless of who’s been in the lineup as far as what we’re trying to do,” Lane said. “I’m sure you’ll find for both teams in (tonight’s) game that they are who they are and they’re going to do the things they’ve done all year.

“Big games tend to bring out more conservative head coaches, that’s kind of the way it is but for us – we are who we are and we’re going to do what we do,” he added. “I’m sure they are going to be successful at what they do and be who they are.”

LMA is averaging 28.8 points a game offensively while allowing 20 defensively. Turnovers have hurt its cause, but its ball control offense has allowed it to stay in games.

“They are a very patient football team and willing to take their four or five yards a play, knowing they’re holding the ball and keeping it out of the other team’s hands,” Lane said.

“For us (to have success), we have to play a little bit better than we did defensively last time (a 27-20 victory two weeks ago) and slow them down and try and force turnovers. I think we did a real good job of (trying to force turnovers) the last time we played.”

Perhaps no one how quickly a game can change off of turnovers than WH senior John Patrick Sears. He scooped up the eventual game-deciding fumble as LMA was driving in an attempt to tie the game. The defensive standout, who has 87 tackles, said turnovers will likely determine the winner.

“We just want to do the best we can on the play that is being played,” said Briggs, who is 8-4 in his first year with the Swampcats after coming over from Manning High School.

“We want to try and do what we do best. We want to put up a lot of points on offense, and try to create some points with our defense.”

The main way LMA is going to try to put up the points is with its powerful running game. It has two outstanding running backs in senior Rashae Bey and junior Tyshawn Epps. Bey has rushed for 2,148 yards and 26 touchdowns on 238 carries, while Epps has 1,408 yards and 14 scores on 108 attempts.

“I don’t think there’s any secret on what we’re trying to

KNIGHT from Page B1 trained individually by PTC director Sam Kiser.

“Kaitlin is probably one of the hardest working kids I’ve ever had,” Kiser said. “I think the best thing about what’s going to happen for her in the future is she hasn’t really scratched the surface of her potential.”

SHS girls head coach Jason Loudenslager agreed and said he feels Knight’s work ethic is beyond her years.

“She’s very self-motivated and does a lot of things on her own that it takes a kid that’s 21 or 22 or even being an adult to understand,” he explained.

“You’ve got to get that maturity level, and she’s got it better than most athletes I’ve been around. And if she loses, she’s not making excuses; she knows there is still work to be done.”

As a seventh-grader, Knight played

COMPTON from Page B1 later, an agreement between Compton and former head football coach Dick Weldon came in to play.

“There was no contract,” Compton said. “It was just a handshake agreement between me and Dick Weldon.

It just continued from one year to the next and the only reimbursement I got was some season passes to the football games.”

Often opposing teams could not provide their own team doctor so Compton provided an instant medical presence at both home and away games.

PREP FOOTBALL STATE PLAYOFFS 4A First Round Today Division I (16) Wando at (1) Byrnes (9) Lexington at (8) Dorman (13) Spartanburg at (4) Spring Valley (12) Fort Dorchester at (5) Dutch Fork (15) Rock Hill at (2) Hillcrest (10) Maudlin at (7) Sumter (14) Ashley Ridge at (3) Summerville (11) Boiling Springs at (6) Gaffney Division II (16) Wade Hampton at (1) Goose Creek (9) Irmo at (8) South Pointe (13) Easley at (4) South Florence (12) Nation Ford at (5) Stratford (15) West Florence at (2) Northwestern (10) York at (7) Greenwood (14) Laurens at (3) North Augusta (11) Blythewood at (6) Beaufort 3A Second Round Upper State (2) Westwood at (1) Greer (2) Clinton at (1) Daniel (4) Chapman at (3) Wren (2) Belton-Honea Path at (1) Broome Lower State (2) Hartsville at (1) Socastee (3) Marlboro County at (1) Hanahan (2) Myrtle Beach at (1) Crestwood (3) North Myrtle Beach at (1) Strom Thurmond 2A Division I Second Round Upper State (8) Columbia at (1) Cheraw (5) Crescent at (4) Pelion (7) Keenan at (2) Fairfield Central (6) Newberry at (3) Pelion Lower State (8) Wade Hampton at (1) Dillon (12) Waccamaw at (4) Lake Marion (7) Aynor at (2) Timberland (6) Ridgeland-Hardeeville at (3) Loris 2A

do,” Briggs said. “They know that we’re gong to try and run the football.”

Bey rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries in the previous meeting, while Epps had 94 yards on 11 attempts. The Swampcats rushed for 343 yards as a team.

LMA hurt itself with three lost fumbles, including one in the fourth quarter that ended a potential scoring drive.

“We’ve got to be able to minimize our mistakes and make some big plays,” Bey said.

Bey believes Laurence Manning will be ready today after already having one game in Sumter under its belt.

“It gives me more desire to go out there and go even

on the SHS junior varsity team and moved all the way up to No. 2 singles on the varsity team as an eighth-grader. She continued to hold that position until this past season where she played as the teams’ top seed.

“I’ve learned more about being a team player because tennis is mostly an individual sport, but being in high school I learned to play as a team and rely on my other teammates,” Knight said. “I felt like I had to play my best every match, and I know I’ll have to do that in college.”

Knight sported a career region mark of 33-9 and had five individual playoff victories in the 4A state playoffs. She earned All-Region VI honors the pas two seasons. She also was named to this year’s South Carolina all-academic/athletic team.

“From a coaching standpoint this isn’t all about tennis. Kaitlin and (No. 2) Suzanna (Mickey) have the complete package,” :Loudenslager. “The academics are there, the morals are

“I would try to keep players in the game unless there was some medical guideline,” he explained. “I think the main thing was it gave the coaches some reassurance of whether somebody could go back in after being injured.”

Dr. Compton graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. Pre Med degree in ’68. He then graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with an MD in ’72.

From ’75-76 Compton practiced in Thomasville, N.C., and from there moved to Sumter where he began his practice.

Compton also served as the Morris College student health services physician and was a longtime member of the the Sumter School District 17 school board from ’68 to ’00.

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Division II Second Round Upper State (9) Abbeville at (1) Chesnee (5) Chesterfield at (4) Ninety Six (7) Landrum at (2) Batesburg-Leesville (6) Andrew Jackson at (3) Pageland Central Lower State (8) Barnwell at (1) Silver Bluff (12) Kingstree at (4) Woodland (7) Andrews at (2) Bishop England (11) Garrett at (3) Bamberg-Ehrhardt 1A Division I Second Round Upper State (5) St. Joseph’s at (1) Lamar (3) Williston-Elko at (2) Christ Church Lower State (5) Estill at (1) Carvers Bay (6) Hemingway at (2) Allendale-Fairfax 1A Division II Second Round Upper State (4) McCromick at (1) Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (6) Ridge Spring-Monetta at (2) Great Falls Lower State (4) Timmonsville at (1) Cross (3) Military Magnet at (2) Lake View SCISA PLAYOFFS 3A Semifinals (4) Laurence Manning at (1) Wilson Hall (3) Hammond at (2) Orangeburg Prep 2A Semifinals (2) Northwood at (1) Florence Christian (3) Palmetto Christian at (1) Hilton Head Christian 1A Semifinals (2) Dillon Christian at (1) Colleton Prep (2) Dorchest at (1) Williamsburg 8-Man Semifinals (4) Clarendon Hall at (2) W.W. King (3) Wardlaw at (1) Carolina

harder,” Bey said. “It gives me confidence that we can do it.

We just need to play as hard as we can.”

Wilson Hall rushed for 355 yards in the meeting and got 46 yards passing from quarterback William Kinney. Running back Jay Goodson had a huge game, going for 260 rushing yards and two TDs, while Kinney finished with 102 yards rushing.

With the Barons getting wide receiver Devin Singleton back this week after he missed several games with an injury, Briggs knows his team will have its hands full.

“At the end of the day, I think their quarterback is the quality player in this league,” Briggs said. “Goodson has a distinct running style that makes him difficult to stop,

there and they’ve been raised right.

These are just great kids and they’re the epitome of what we want as a poster for our program.”

Although she has enjoyed her time spent with SHS, Knight said she looks forward to the challenges ahead. “(Converse head coach Katie Mancebo) told me I have a good chance of playing because their team has been down for a few years, but they’re looking to build it up and she felt I could help bring the team back

and with them getting Singleton back (20 caches for 556 yards and six scores), it gives them that 3-headed monster that makes them tough to stop.”

Briggs said his squad will have to do a better job of wrapping up on defense.

“We have to tackle well, which is something we didn’t do in the first game,” he said.

“We’ve got to make the plays when we have the opportunity to make the plays.”

LMA defensive end Mark Pipkin knows Wilson Hall is not an easy team to defend.

“They are really balanced on offense,” Pipkin said of the Barons. “They can move the ball on the ground or through passing. We’ve just got to play our game, and I think we’ll have a chance.”

up,” the SHS senior said.

Knight has at least one more high school match left to play as she’ll be participating in the South Carolina High School League’s girls individual tennis tournament this weekend in Cayce at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center.

“I’ve learned a lot from everyone at Palmetto (Tennis Center) and my high school coaches,” she said. “I’m excited to move on and show what I’ve learned and accomplish more.”

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LUELEATHA S. CONYERS SUMMERTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lueleatha â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loxieâ&#x20AC;? Singleton Conyers, 79, widow of James Edward â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jayâ&#x20AC;?

Conyers, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

She was born Aug. 12, 1934, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Alexander â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sinkâ&#x20AC;? and Willie Mae Georgia Singleton.

The family is receiving friends at the residence, 2689 Springhill Road, Summerton.

These services have

been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

LAWRENCE B. RIVERS III Lawrence B. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Larryâ&#x20AC;?

Rivers III entered eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.

He was the beloved son of Daisy and Lawrence B. Rivers Jr. Survivors include his parents; sister, Regina Rivers-Davis; brother, Jerome Rivers; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside memorial will be held at 1 p.m.

Saturday at New Hope AME Church cemetery.

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

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM O. SANDERS William Oliver â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;?

Sanders, 84, husband of Miriam P. Sanders, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia.

Born in Bennettsville, he was a son of the late Zeb V. Sr. and

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Willie Weatherford Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Following his military service, he attended Clevenger Business College in Sumter. He worked in the retail grocery industry for nearly 50 years. Mr. Sanders served as store manager for Winn-Dixie, and later for Piggly Wiggly, in Sumter.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years; one son, William O. Sanders Jr. of Sumter; one daughter, Rebecca Ann

Clemons (William) of Sumter; three grandsons, William Clemons III (Jennifer), Chris Sanders (Kelly) and Brad Clemons; one great-grandson, Jonah Blue Sanders; a sisterin-law, Mildred Sanders; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Zeb V. Sanders Jr.; and sister, Cynthia Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel

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with George Kraynak and William H. Clemons Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press HOMESTEAD, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; There was no trash talking, no attempts at mind games. If there was tension or nerves, nobody could tell.

In one of the tamest NASCAR title contendersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; news conferences in recent memory, Matt Kenseth and Kevin Harvick kept it light and breezy as they discussed their championship chances against Jimmie Johnson.

Why? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ahead by 28 points?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kenseth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If he was building his own engine, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be messing with him right now.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Alas, Johnson wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be building his own engine for the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where he needs only to finish 23rd or better to win his sixth Sprint Cup title. For Johnson, who has a 4.66 average finish through the first nine Chase races, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an easy Sunday drive.

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Drivers Jimmie Johnson, left, Matt Kenseth, center, and Kevin Harvick answer questions during a news conference on Thursday at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. They are the last three contenders for the Sprint Cup championship, with Johnson in the lead.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Jimmie could run (23rd) through the grass or with three wheels,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kenseth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to have to have a mechanical problem or crash to make something happen.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But nothing is a given in auto racing, as Johnson learned last year as he raced Brad Kesel-

owski for the title.

Johnson went in to the penultimate race with a 7-point lead in the standings only to suffer a tire failure at Phoenix. It gave Keselowski a slight lead going into the finale, but Johnson had a mechanical failure that handed Keselowski his first champi-

onship.

Johnson, who reeled off a record five titles from 2006 through 2010, came up empty for a second consecutive year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year was a good lesson for me, and I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m carrying some of that experience now in dealing with this,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We felt like things

were going our way, we have the points lead, we go to Phoenix, the wheels fall off, literally.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tony Stewart tells a story from one of his sprint car championships when he went into the finale third in the standings with only a mathematical chance at winning the title. The driver second in the standings broke an oil filter early and blew up, then Stewart passed the points leader during the race, circled back around to the spot of the pass and saw the leader had crashed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh my God, did I do that?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done it, it was the guy right behind me who had contact with him and took him out,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stewart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ran second in the race and won the championship. I won the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship by one point and the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by two points. We were just mathematically in it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m telling you, if you mathematically have a shot, then you are not

out of it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Harvick has heard that story several times from Stewart, and put himself in position to race for the championship by never conceding anything. He picked up his fourth win of the season on Sunday at Phoenix when leader Carl Edwards ran out of gas coming to the white flag, and Harvick sailed by for the victory. It cut Harvickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deficit to Johnson to 34 points Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the first time Harvick won a race by being in the right place at the right time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; something team owner Richard Childress taught him as a rookie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just have to go and control the things you can control because anything can happen at any particular point,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Harvick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing that Richard has always stressed from the beginning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever quit or give up until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually over. Never concede early because you just never know.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

NASCAR champ to get Hall of Fame vote

Doctors tell Franchitti he can no longer race

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; NASCAR is giving its Sprint Cup champion a Hall of Fame vote.

Officials announced it Thursday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, adding other â&#x20AC;&#x153;significant changesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the Hall of Fame selection process and eligibility rules will be revealed during Champions Week in Las Vegas next month.

The addition brings the total number of voters to 56. The group includes Hall of Famers, NASCAR officials, track representatives, retired drivers, crew chiefs and team owners and media members.

Points leader Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth or Kevin Harvick will get to cast a vote in May. They are the only three in contention for the Cup championship heading in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season finale in Homestead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re grateful for the opportunity to have another credible voice added to that important moment,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; NASCAR spokesman Brett Jewkes said.

Drivers welcomed the move. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge honor and pressure in a different way that none of us have experienced before,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Johnson, a five-time series champion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quickly thinking

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti reluctantly retired Thursday after doctors told him it is too dangerous to continue racing following the injuries he suffered in a crash last month.

Franchitti fractured his spine, broke his right ankle and suffered a concussion in the Oct. 6 IndyCar race at Houston, where his car made contact with Takuma Satoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car on the last lap and sailed into a fence. Debris

about it, I think it will help ingrain the current champion into the past and understand more about the history of the sport, the people that came before us. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cool opportunity for whoever the champion is.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Johnson needs to finish 23rd or better Sunday to clinch his sixth title in the last eight years.

If he falters, Kenseth would have a chance at winning his second championship and first since 2003.

Kenseth echoed Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentiments on possibly becoming a Hall of Fame voter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cool idea,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kenseth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think anytime anybody asks your opinion and actually listens to it, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always neat. It would be neat to be a part of that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it also probably could teach us more about the sport. I think we all think we know a lot about it, but I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d learn a lot more about it and probably appreciate it more.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press

from the accident injured 13 fans in the grandstands and one IndyCar official.

The 40-year-old Franchitti underwent two surgeries on his ankle and recently returned home to Scotland to recover.

FRANCHITTI â&#x20AC;&#x153;One month removed from the crash and based upon the expert advice of the doctors who have treated and assessed my head and spinal injuries post-accident, it is their best

medical opinion that I must stop racing,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Franchitti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have made it very clear that the risks involved in further racing are too great and could be detrimental to my long term well-being. Based on this medical advice, I have no choice but to stop.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The 4-time IndyCar champion did not use the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;retireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in a lengthy statement released through Target Chip Ganassi Racing, the team he joined in 2009 following a brief stint in NASCAR with Ganassi a year earlier.

Franchitti was un-

stoppable upon his return to IndyCar. Teamed with Ganassi and driving the feared red No. 10 Target car, Franchitti reeled off three consecutive championships and won 12 races upon his return. Two of the wins were Indy 500s.

He became the face of the series and he always had crossover appeal for IndyCar through his 11-year marriage to actress Ashley Judd, which ended in January.

Franchittiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 31 victories are tied for eighth on the all-time list, and his 33 poles are sixth.

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The Lincoln High School Alumni Association will hold a barbecue turkey and chicken dinner fundraiser 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today at 24 Council St. Cost: $6 per dinner and includes choice of barbecue turkey or chicken, seasoned rice, green beans, roll and tea. Call J.L. at (803) 967-4173 or Essie at (803) 775-2999.

A Crafts for a Cure Craft Fair â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Relay For Life Fundraiser will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16, at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St. There will be 40 vendors participating.

Free admission.

An Affordable Health Care (Obamacare) informational seminar, conducted

by AARP, will be held 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 16, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Rembert.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10813 will host the District 2 meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at 610 Manning Ave. Mayewood High School Class of 1976 will meet at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16, at Mayewood Middle School. All classmates are invited. Call Icybell at (803) 983-4157 or Josephine at (803) 2295695. If you cannot attend, email name, number and email address to icycatz50@ yahoo.com.

Lincoln High School Class of 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at American Legion Post 202, 310 Palmetto St. Call (803) 968-4464.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202 Ballard-Palmer-Bates 202 will meet 3-4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16, at 310 Palmetto St. Call (803) 795-3976.

An Affordable Care Act informational session will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St. Clarendon Branch NAACP will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood. The Rev. Willie J. Chandler will speak.

Lincoln High School Alumni Association will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Trinity Lincoln Center, 24 Council St. All former students, faculty and staff are invited.

Call (803) 506-2832.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH The number of notable series exclusively available on streaming services continues to grow. Starting today, anyone can sample the first three episodes of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alpha House,â&#x20AC;? created

by Garry Trudeau, on Amazon.com. Newer episodes will arrive on a weekly basis and can be watched only by subscribers of Amazon Prime Instant Video.

Goodman and costars Clark Johnson, Matt Malloy and Mark Consuelos play four U.S. senators who share an apartment while serving (or avoiding) their constituents in Washington, D.C. This premise is based on a real crash pad shared by senators Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin and congressmen Bill Delahunt and George Miller, who were profiled in a muchdiscussed 2007 New York Times article, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking Power, Sharing Cereal.â&#x20AC;? The senators on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alphaâ&#x20AC;? are more likely to share bourbon.

This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Goodmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first role as a D.C. power broker. He played a conservative, pug-owning speaker of the house who briefly assumed the presidency on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The West Wing.â&#x20AC;? Trudeau wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tanner â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;88,â&#x20AC;? a great fake-documentary HBO miniseries directed by Robert Altman that followed a fictitious candidate (Michael Murphy) over the course of the real primary season of 1988.

The humor in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alphaâ&#x20AC;? is a tad broader than in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tanner,â&#x20AC;? but both draw from reality, or a wishful interpretation of reality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alphaâ&#x20AC;? lacks the fake Shakespearean pretense of Netflixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;House of

Cardsâ&#x20AC;? and the slapstick of HBOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Veep.â&#x20AC;? But it does have Goodman, who inhabits his character, a former college basketball coach turned Republican senator from North Carolina.

Goodmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gil John Biggs is comfortable enough in his skin, his manhood and his popularity to brush off the need to campaign for re-election â&#x20AC;&#x201D; until a rival emerges who just happens to be a more successful basketball coach.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go looking for obvious punch lines.

The setting, involving the insecurity of powerful middle-aged men bunking up on sleeper couches, fighting off tea party insurgents and avoiding their wives, is often funny enough.

Look for Bill Murray in a brief, memorable cameo in the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pilot as a former roommate who goes from the senatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shared quarters to the more secure accommodations of federal prison. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Against the Tideâ&#x20AC;?

(10 p.m., Showtime, TV-PG) looks at the civil rights struggle from a very different point of view, examining the efforts to integrate the University of Alabama football program under Coach Paul â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bearâ&#x20AC;? Bryant. Tom Selleck narrates this film that includes interviews with former Alabama players Joe Namath, John Mitchell and John Hannah and USCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sam â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bamâ&#x20AC;? Cunningham and Jimmy Jones. â&#x20AC;˘ With a new pintsized â&#x20AC;&#x153;MasterChef Juniorâ&#x20AC;? selected, Fox restructures its Friday nights. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bonesâ&#x20AC;? migrates to Fridays, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raising Hopeâ&#x20AC;? (9

p.m., Fox, TV-14) enters a new season with a special one-hour episode guest-starring Jeffrey Tambor (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arrested Developmentâ&#x20AC;?).

â&#x20AC;˘ Aubrey arrives in a parallel village on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Havenâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-14).

Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Other Highlights

Ideas percolate on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Undercover Bossâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * Vanessa regrets meddling with Mandy and Kyle on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last Man Standingâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Carrie interviews a difficult playwright on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Carrie Diariesâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Business school appeals to Debbie on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Neighborsâ&#x20AC;? (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Entrepreneurs pitch a toy subscription service on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shark Tankâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

â&#x20AC;˘ Brennan enters jury duty on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bonesâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). â&#x20AC;˘ The governor wants a hacker (Nick Jonas) arrested on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hawaii Five0â&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). â&#x20AC;˘ A winner emerges on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Next Top Modelâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., CW, TV14). â&#x20AC;˘ A drowning reveals a new group of creatures on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grimmâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). â&#x20AC;˘ A mobster is shot while dining with Frank on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Bloodsâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). â&#x20AC;˘ Lucy buries her heartache in Minaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engagement party on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Draculaâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

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(11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jay Leno welcomes Bill Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, Guy Fieri and Sumterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own Lee Brice on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tonight Showâ&#x20AC;? (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Phil McGraw, Erin Andrews and Florida Georgia Line visit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmy Kimmel Liveâ&#x20AC;?

(11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Tom Selleck, Jena Malone and Johnny Marr visit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Late Night With Jimmy Fallonâ&#x20AC;?

(12:35 a.m., NBC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Summer Glau on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Late Late Showâ&#x20AC;? (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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Summons & Notice IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1437 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER OneWest Bank FSB, Plaintiff, v.

Gerlinde Brown; Ronald Snethen a/k/a Ronald L. Snethen; Ray Snethen a/k/a Raymond L. Snethen; Roxanne Snethen Brown a/k/a Roxanne S. Brown; Hector Snethen a/k/a Hector R. Snethen; Todd Klavon; Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Harold Leo Snethen a/k/a Harold L. Snethen, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; CACH, LLC; Cord Montoya; The United States of America by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service; The United States of America by and through its agency the Department of Housing and Urban Development; Rhonda Springer a/k/a Rhonda Sprenger; Defendant(s).

(012044-00236) SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived TO THE DEFENDANT(S): Any unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Harold Leo Snethen a/k/a Harold L. Snethen, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 2746 Catie Circle, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 223-14-01-012, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Anne Bell Fant, made absolute. Columbia, South Carolina October 9, 2013

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1437 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER OneWest Bank FSB, Plaintiff, v.

Gerlinde Brown; Ronald Snethen a/k/a Ronald L. Snethen; Ray Snethen a/k/a Raymond L. Snethen;

Summons & Notice

Summons & Notice

Roxanne Snethen Brown a/k/a Roxanne S. Brown; Hector Snethen a/k/a Hector R. Snethen; Todd Klavon; Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Harold Leo Snethen a/k/a Harold L. Snethen, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; CACH, LLC; Cord Montoya; The United States of America by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service; The United States of America by and through its agency the Department of Housing and Urban Development; Rhonda Springer a/k/a Rhonda Sprenger; Defendant(s).

(012044-00236) LIS PENDENS Deficiency Judgment Waived

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Columbia, South Carolina October 9,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain Home Equity Conversion Mortgage of real estate given by Harold L. Snethen to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Midland Mortgage Corporation, its successors a n d a s s i g n s (MIN#100854930002410200) dated August 30, 2010, and recorded in the Office of the RMC/ROD for Sumter County on September 3, 2010, in Mortgage Book 1144 at page 258. This mortgage was subsequently assigned to OneWest Bank, FSB by assignment dated July 19 2013 and recorded July 25, 2013 in Book 1191 at Page 00587. The premises covered and affected by the said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #29, as shown on that certain plat prepared by J.P. Edwards, RLS, dated September 8, 1972, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in plat Book Z-32 at Page 133, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This being the same property conveyed to Harold L. Snethen and Kathleen M. Snethen by Deed of Carter Grading and Paving Company, Inc., dated August 10, 1978 and recorded August 21, 1978 in Book I-10 at Page 1598. Thereafter, Kathleen M. Snethen died intestate on or around July 26, 1990 leaving her interest in the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely, Harold L. Snethen, Ronald L. Snethen, Raymond L. Snethen, Todd Klavon, Rhonda Springer, Roxanne S. Brown, and Hector R. Snethen, as is more fully preserved in the Probate Records of Sumter County, Case No. 2009-ES-43-552. Thereafter, Ronald L. Snethen, Raymond L. Snethen, Todd Klavon, Rhonda Springer, Roxanne S. Brown, and Hector R. Snethen conveyed their interest in the subject property to Harold L. Snethen by Deed dated January 16, 2010 and recorded January 29, 2010 in Book 1134 at Page 003955. Thereafter, Harold L. Snethen died intestate on or around December 16, 2012 leaving the subject property to his heirs or devisees, namely, Gerlinde Brown, Ronald Snethen, Ray Snethen, Roxanne Snethen Brown, Hector Snethen, Todd Klavon and Rhonda Springer a/k/a Rhonda Sprenger.

Property Address: 2746 Catie Circle Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 223-14-01-012 Columbia, South Carolina August 9, 2013 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: Any unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Harold Leo Snethen a/k/a Harold L. Snethen, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on August 12, 2013.

Columbia, South Carolina October 9, 2013 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice.

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Summons & Notice STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER OneWest Bank FSB, Plaintiff, v.

Gerlinde Brown; Ronald Snethen a/k/a Ronald L. Snethen; Ray Snethen a/k/a Raymond L. Snethen;

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NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

(012044-00236) ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI Deficiency Judgment Waived It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the Motion for the appointment of Anne Bell Fant as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for any unknown minors and persons who may be under a disability, it is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Anne Bell Fant, be and hereby is appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi on behalf of all unknown minors and all unknown persons under a disability, all of whom may have or may claim to have some interest in or claim to the real property commonly known as 2746 Catie Circle, Sumter, South Carolina 29150; that Anne Bell Fant is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendant(s), unless the said Defendant(s), or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians Ad Litem for the said Defendant(s), and it is FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall forthwith be served upon the said Defendant(s) Any unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Harold Leo Snethen a/k/a Harold L. Snethen, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe by publication thereof in the The Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action.

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on August 28, 2013.

Columbia, South Carolina October 17, 2013 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice.

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Eve Moredock Stacey (SC Bar #5300) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina 011847-03195 October 17, 2013 A-4424602 11/08/2013, 11/15/2013, 11/22/2013

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James C. Campbell Clerk of Court for Sumter County

DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT NON-JURY

Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC, ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Eve Moredock Stacey (SC Bar #5300) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 Sumter, South Carolina 012044-00236 October 24, 2013 A-4424600 11/08/2013, 11/15/2013, 11/22/2013

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO 2013-CP-43-1358

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1565 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Specialty Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-BC1, Plaintiff, v.

Vernell M. Jackson; Troy Shaw; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, its successors and assigns (MIN #100077910004738395); HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc.; Defendant(s).

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived (011847-03195) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Vernell M. Jackson: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 20 Oakridge Court, Sumter, South Carolina 29154, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 1821304006, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina October 17, 2013

State of South Carolina County of Sumter State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, Plaintiff/Petitioner, v.

Latonya Benjamin, Vanessa Rivers, Jerome Vaughn, Ashley Williamson, Hattie Vaughn, Keyonta McKnight, Roger Prince and Shateja Rivers, Defendants/Respondents NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT DECLARATORY JUDGMENT NON-JURY NOTICE that the Complaint, Declaratory Judgment, Non-Jury in the above captioned matter was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on the 29th day of July, 2013.

SUMMONS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEASE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-1358 State of South Carolina County of Sumter State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and and State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, Plaintiff, v.

Latonya Benjamin, Vanessa Rivers, Jerome Vaughn, Ashley Williamson, Hattie Vaughn, Keyonta McKnight, Roger Prince and Shateja Rivers, Defendants TO THE DEFENDANTS HEREIN: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the undersigned attorneys at their offices, 935 Broad Street, P.O. Drawer 39, Camden, SC 29020, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

DuBose-Robinson, PC Jonathan M. Robinson, Esquire J. Kennedy DuBose, Jr., Esquire John K. DuBose, III, Esquire H. Homas Morgan, Jr. ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF P.O. Drawer 39 (935 Broad St.) Camden, SC 29021 -0039 (803) 432-1992 - telephone (803) 432-0784 - facsimile

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00479 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, fka Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the Vendee Mortgage Trust 1996-1, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Guaranteed REMIC

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Thomas P. Thompson Jr.; Julie S. Thompson; Republic Finance, LLC, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 2, 2013 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1066504 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2013

reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat.

This conveyance is made subject to any and all existing reservations, easements, right-of-way, zoning ordinances, and restrictive or protective covenants that may appear of record or on the premises.

SUMTER COUNTY IN DEED BOOK I-10 AT PAGE 808. THERAFTER, JAMES ROGERS CONVEYED HIS ONE-HALF (1/2) INTEREST TO SHIRLEY C. MORRELL (F/K/A SHIRLEY C. ROGERS) BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 8, 1993 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 8, 1993 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN DEED BOOK 587 AT PAGE 192.

THAT LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTED AS LOT 12 ON PLAT OF J.P. EDWARDS DATED APRIL 26, 1985, RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY RMC OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK PB85 AT PAGE 393.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED FROM THE SECRETARY OF VETERAN AFFAIRS, AN OFFICER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR VENDEE MORTGAGE TRUST 1996-1, RECORDED ON MARCH 25, 1996 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 643, AT PAGE 965.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 23 Wen Le Court East, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 249-07-01-015 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE 2012-CP-43-1050

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Daniel Allen and Rebecca Allen, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12:00 P.M., at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, lying and being and situate in the Providence Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Designated as 4185 DuBose Siding Road as shown on that certain plat

by Michael C. Turbeville, III, dated February 16, 1994, and recorded in the RMC Office for Sumter County in Plat Book 94, at Page 292, the exact boundaries and measurements of which can be determined by reference to said plat. This being the same property conveyed by Barbara Peebles and Elsie Lemaster unto Kenneth H. Williamson and Teresa A. Williamson by deed recorded March 3, 1994 in Deed Book 594 at Page 1515. Thereafter, the interest of Teresa A. Williamson was extinguished by Order to Quiet Title filed in the Clerk of Court's Office on April 6, 2011. Thereafter, the interest of Kenneth H. Williamson was conveyed to Daniel Allen and Rebecca Allen by Deed dated January 29, 2009 and recorded May 22, 2012 in Deed Book 1171 at Page 1734 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds. TMS No. 242-00-01-002 Property Address: 4185 DuBose Siding Road, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.0000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COURT FILE NO. 13-CP-43-1438 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS SBM TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

MILAN HOMES, INC., JOSEPH MITCHELL HOOK, ALAN P. HUMPHRIES, AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of a Decree of this Honorable Court filed in the above-entitled action, I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash according to the custom of auction, at the SUMTER County Courthouse, Room 211, 141 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina, at 12:00 o'clock in the afternoon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, on Monday, December 2, 2013, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the following described real property, to wit: All that certain pieces, parcel or lots of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot No. 166 of Knights Village Subdivision, Phase III, Section II as shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated March 8, 2007 recorded in Plat Book 2007 at page 107, records of Sumter County. Aforesaid Plats are specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property convened herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plats.

This conveyance is made subject to any and all existing reservations, easements, right-of-way, zoning ordinances, and restrictive or protective covenants that may appear of record or on the premises and otherwise affecting the property.

Derivation: This being a portion of the same property conveyed to the Grantor by deed of Miriam S. Epps, Trustee of the Thomas E. Epps Trust U/A dated April 2, 2001 and said deed dated November 4, 2004 and recorded on November 4, 2004 in Deed Book 958 at page 1249, records of Sumter County and in which Tyler B. Dunlap, Jr. conveyed a 97.5% interest to Dunlap Properties Limited Partnership by deed dated October 18, 2006 and recorded on October 19, 2006 in Deed Book 1050 at page 1, records of Sumter County.

Most recently conveyed to Milan Homes, Inc. by deed from Tyler B. Dunlap, Jr., and Dunlap Properties Limited Partnership to be recorded herewith.

TMS No. Portion of 22500-01-004 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Lot 166 of Knights Village, Sumter ALSO All that certain piece, parcel and lot/tract of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No 177 of Knights Village Subdivision, Phase II, Section 3 as shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. drawn May 1, 2007 and recorded on May 2, 2007 in plat Book 2007 at page 204, records of Sumter County.

Aforesaid Plats are specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plats.

Derivation: This being a part of the same property conveyed to the Grantor by deed of Miriam S. Epps, Trustee of the Thomas E. Epps Trust U/A dated April 2, 2001 and said deed dated 11/4/04 and recorded on November 4, 2004 in Deed Book 958 at page 1249, records of Sumter County and in which Tyler B. Dunlap, Jr. conveyed a 97.5% interest to Dunlap Properties limited Partnership by deed dated October 18, 2006 and recorded on October 19, 2006 in Deed Book 1050 at page 1, records of Sumter County.

Most recently conveyed to Milan Homes, Inc. by deed from Tyler B. Dunlap, Jr., and Dunlap Properties Limited Partnership to be recorded herein.

TMS#: Portion of 225-00-01-004 Property Address: 1180 Chivalry Street, Sumter ALSO All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot 5, on a plat of Mayfield Subdivision prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS dated December 17, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book 2004 at page 48. Reference being made to said latter plat which is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete and accurate description; all measurements being a little more or less. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and

Derivation: This being a portion of the same property conveyed to Mayfield Land Company, LLC by deed from Robert D. Belk individually and d/b/a Sumter Mortgage Company, dated March 30, 2004, and recorded March 30, 2004, in Book 931, at Page 917, (for lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9).

TMS No. 15508-03-002 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1355 Mayfield Drive, Sumter ALSO All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot 149 of Knights Village Subdivision, Phase III, as shown on a plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated 3/08/07 and recorded in Plat Book 2007 at page 107 in the ROD for Sumter County. Also shown as Lot 149 on a plat prepared by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, recorded on 10/02/06 in Plat Book 2006 at Page 461 in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County. This being a portion of the same property conveyed to the Grantor herein by deed of Miriam S. Epps, Trustee of the Thomas E. Epps Trust U/A dated April 2, 2001, recorded 11/04/04 in Book 958 at page 1249.

TMS#: 22609 03 041 Property Address: 1195 Floyd Drive, Sumter, SC 29152 As the Plaintiff did not waive its right for a deficiency judgment in the Complaint, this sale will be reopened for final bidding at 12:00 p.m. on January 2, 2014.

The Plaintiff reserves the right to waive deficiency up to and including the date of sale. The Plaintiff also reserves the right to determine whether the Property will be sold separately or as a group or any combination thereof.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid, the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. In the case of a deficiency judgment being sought, even though the bidding remains open for 30 days, the high bidder, other than the Plaintiff, on the day of the first sale will be required to put down the required five (5%) per cent deposit. If applicable, the successful bidder shall pay for deed preparation, costs of recording the deed, and transfer taxes on the deed.

In the event the successful bidder shall be other than Plaintiff, Plaintiff shall be entitled to interest on the bid from date of sale to date of compliance at the rate of $9.76 per day.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty (30) days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Sumter County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if required by the purchaser.

The property is sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements, encumbrances and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity November 5, 2013 Sumter, SC Plaintiff's Attorney: David B. Wheeler Joseph T. Belton 843-579-7000

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-00295 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WF2 vs. Shirley C. Morrell, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 2, 2013 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, CONTAINING ONE (1) ACRE (S) MORE OR LESS, AND ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST BY ROAD S-43-61 AND MEASURING THEREON 110 FEET, MORE OR LESS; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY LANDS OF BENJAMIN A. CLAVON, SR. AND MEASURING 440 FEET, MORE OR LESS; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LANDS OF MABEL M. MCELVEEN AND MEASURING THEREON 110 FEET, MORE OR LESS; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY LANDS OF MABLE M. MCELVEEN AND MEASURING THEREON 440 FEET, MORE OR LESS. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SHIRLEY C. ROGERS (N/K/A SHIRLEY C. MORRELL) AND JAMES ROGERS BY DEED OF BENJAMIN A. CLAVON, SR., DATED JUNE 8, 1978 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 9590 Clash Lane, Lynchburg, SC 29080 TMS: 359-00-01-013 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Sandra Nelms a/k/a Sandra L. Nelms a/k/a Sandra Lin Nelms; Sean Nelms a/k/a Sean Hunter Nelms, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0894, The following property will be sold on December 2, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 50 of Salisbury Subdivision, Section No. 3 on a plat prepared by Carl J. Croft, P.L.S., dated July 28, 1997 and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at Page 936. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

Derivation: Book 1001 at Page 1596 1730 Stadium Rd, Sumter, SC 29154-7280 207-13-07-005, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0894.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-01172 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1067440 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2013

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01096 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Alice V. Benton, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 2, 2013 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2., COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 6 ON A PLAT OF LEWIS F. LEAVELL, SR., DATED DECEMBER 19, 1972, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-33, PAGE 54, AND BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST

BY LOT NO. 5 ON SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THERON 197.32 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY MELROSE DRIVE AND

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MEASURING THEREON 107.7 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO. 7 ON SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 197.32 FEET; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY OF COLCLOUGH AND MEASURING THEREON 107.7 FEET, BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS.

appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANDREW BENTON AND ALICE V. BENTON BY DEED OF CARLOS E. ROBERTSON AND ALICE F. ROBERTSON DATED JANUARY 11, 1979 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 2, 1979 IN BOOK K10 PAGE 180, IN THE R.M.C. OFFICE OF SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Master in Equity For Sumter County

SUBSEQUENTLY, ANDREW BENTON, SR. PASSED AWAY AND HIS INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO ALICE V. BENTON BY DEED OF DISTRIBUTION DATED MARCH 31, 2010 AND RECORDED APRIL 6, 2010 IN BOOK 1137 AT PAGE 2756.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 12 Melrose Drive, Wedgefield, SC 29168 TMS: 099-14-02-018 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

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

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2010-CP-43-1193

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association against, James P. Weatherly, Citifinancial, Inc., and Anthony Pierson, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12 pm o'clock , at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being just east of the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #8 of Forester Terrace Subdivision, Section #1, as.shown on certain plat prepared by F. H. Murray, CE, dated September 15, 1957, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-15 at Page 37, and bounded and measuring as follows: on the north by US Highway No. 378 and measuring thereon 80 feet; on the east by Lot 9 and measuring thereon 190 feet; on the south by lots 35 and 34 and measuring thereon 80 feet; and on the west by Lot 7 and measuring thereon 190 feet; be the said measurements more or less.

This being the same property conveyed to James P. Weatherly by deed of Raymond A. McBride, Jr., dated May 29, 2002 and recorded on May 30, 2002, in Book 843 at page 1158 in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 843 at page 1158.

344 Myrtle Beach Highway, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS#: 267.01-02-011 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of 7.75 % to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five per cent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within 30 days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not

KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs.

Henrietta Rouse; Park West Homeowners Association, Inc., C/A No. 12-CP-43-1060, The following property will be sold on December 2, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: ALL those pieces, parcels or lots of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot Nos. 76 and 77 of "Park West" Subdivision (First Addition) on the following plats: Lot No. 76 is shown on that certain plat of John M. Mahon, C.E., dated March 19, 1975, and recorded in the Sumter County R.O.D. Office at Plat Book Z-36, Page 378; Lot No. 77 is shown on that certain plat of Julian B. Allen, R.L.S., dated September 27, 1988, and recorded in said Office at Plat 90, Page 103. Reference is directed to said plats for a more complete description of metes, courses, distances, boundaries and lengths. Derivation: Book 508 at Page 1144 235 Keels Road, Sumter, SC 29154-4619 205-16-03-012, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §15-39-720 (1976). The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #12-CP-43-1060.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-02287 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1069797 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2013

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1503

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Dustin H. Boomer, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being and shown and delineated as Lot 627 of Autumn Place Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, RLS, dated June 28, 1993 and recorded July 1, 1993 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 93 at Page 1073. Pursuant to section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 4640 Fountain Court and is shown on the Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 153-01-01-024.

TMS Number: 153-01-01-024 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4640 Fountain Court, Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Dustin H. Boomer and Stephanie N. Boomer by deed of Brian A. Mansfield, dated January 4, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on January 11, 2004, in Deed Book 1060 at Page 1813.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

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

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff,

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

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE (Deficiency Waived) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2013-CP-43-1240 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER First Citizens Company, Inc,

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Ronnie W. Dennis a/k/a Ronnie Wayne Dennis and South Carolina Department of Revenue, Defendants.

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the above captioned action, I, the undersigned, as Master-in-Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell at public venue at the Sumter County Courthouse at 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, at 12:00 P.M. on Sales Day, December 2, 2013 the lands hereinafter described on the following terms: TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, but before his bid is accepted, he will deposit with the Master on his bid in cash or certified check, the sum of five (5%) percent of bid, to be deposited with the Master immediately, with the balance to be remitted within thirty (30) days after the sales day (but this shall not apply to a bid placed by the Plaintiff), which shall include Interest at the rate of Seven and 75/100ths (7.75%) percent to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. In the event the said purchaser(s) fail to comply with the terms of the sale within thirty (30) days, the Master-in-Equity shall forthwith resell the property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser.

THE PROCEEDS OF SALE shall be applied to the costs allowed, and the debts found due and to other payments found due in the Final Order.

THE PROPERTY is situate in Sumter County, South Carolina, and is more particularly described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or LOT of land, containing 0.79 Acre(s), more or less, together with any and all improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in Sumter Township, the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as LOT NO. 3 of The Vintage Subdivision on that certain plat by Ben J. Makela, RLS dated July 1, 2002, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002 at Page 386.

Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plat is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

This property is represented as Tax Map Parcel No. 207-12-03-003 upon the records of Sumter County Auditor, and is known as 1120 Vintage Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29154.

This being the identical property heretofore conveyed unto Ronnie W. Dennis by Deed from Cartus Financial Corporation, recorded May 1, 2007 in said Register's in Deed Book 1075 at Page 1889 on May 2, 2007.

Property Address: 1120 Vintage Drive, Sumter, S.C. 29154 TMS# 207-12-03-003 This conveyance is subject to all restrictions and taxes of record.

The Grantee(s) assume(s) and agree(s) to observe and abide by all reservations and restrictions of record, easements, zoning ordinances, and rights of way of record, including those as set out on the aforesaid map. PURCHASER will pay for stamps and papers.

Deficiency being waived, the bidding shall close on the Sales Day. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master-in-Equity for Sumter County Dated: 11/5/13 Sumter, South Carolina

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-00972

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Village Capital & Investment against, Daniel Wagle a/k/a Daniel R. Wagle, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Beverly Jean Wagle (Estate# 2012-ES-43-517), Jimmy Jordan, and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

Legal Description and Property Address:

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown and delineated as Lot No.1 of Sandy Acres Subdivision on that certain plat by Edwards Land Surveyors, Inc. dated April 24, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB99 , page 410. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

Together with the Manufactured Home situated thereon which is affixed to the aforementioned real properly and incorporated herein.

Said Manufactured Home is identified as follows:

2003 Horton Mobile Home Serial/VIN Number(s); H851941GL/GR This being the same property conveyed to Beverly J. Wagle by deed of Lewis Sonny Tindal, dated January 30, 2009 and recorded February 2, 2009, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina, in Book 1117 at Page 3997.

3720 Highway 261 South Wedgefield, SC 29168 TMS # 102-00-03-017 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Three And 75/100 percent (3.75%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

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such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This is the same property commonly known as 3750 Delaware Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29040.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs.

William C. Jones a/k/a Willie Jones, Lanell Jones, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, December 2, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 101 of Foxcroft Subdivision Section No. 1 and being more fully shown on a plat prepared

by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S., dated 8/8/05 and recorded in plat book 2005 at page 385, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 3045 Foxcroft Circle and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 206-16-01-050.

Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat.

This being the same property conveyed to William C. Jones and Lanell Jones by Deed of Brian J. Altsman dated October 15, 2010 and recorded January 19, 2011 in Book 1149 at Page 2713 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 206-016-01-050 Property address: 3045 Foxcroft Circle, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum.

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Lyn J. Moczydlowski, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0502, The following property will be sold on December 2, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 52 of Flowers Heights, as shown in Plat Book Z-10 at page 113, and more recently on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated March 23, 1993 in Plat Book 93 at page 419 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County; This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 111 Jasmine Drive, Sumter, South Carolina and shown on the Sumter County Tax Map as Parcel No. 227-02-01-001.

Derivation: book 1111; Page 3091 111 Jasmine Street, Sumter, SC 29150 227-02-01-001, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.29% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0502.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-01122 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1067439 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2013

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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

The sale will not be held unless either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without the Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

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

NOTICE OF SALE 2010-CP-43-951

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. against Ronald R. Richardson and Cynthia W. Richardson, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 108 of Whispering Meadows Subdivision on a plat prepared for Whispering Meadows Subdivision recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 95 at Pages 3,4, and 5. This said lot has

Included herewith and being permanently attached to the real estate a 1997 Bellcrest Manufactured Home, VIN/Serial No.: GBHMK50755AB, which by intention of all parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it.

This being the identical property conveyed to Ronald R. Richardson and Cynthia W. Richardson by deed of Manufactured Housing Outlet, Inc. dated August 27, 2008 and recorded August 29, 2008 in Deed Book 1111 at Page 2342 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 1510502009 Property Address: 3750 Delaware Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.0000%.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01185 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Lee R. Cahill; Jessica L. Cahill, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 2, 2013 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 27 OF PEPPERIDGE ACRES SUBDIVISION ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, PLS, DATED MAY 11, 1999 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 99 AT PAGE 448 IN THE RECORDS OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY. AFORESAID PLAT IS SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND REFERENCE IS CRAVED THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY CONCERNED HEREIN. THIS DESCRIPTION IS MADE IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS AS PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER § 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (1976), AS AMENDED. THIS IS THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1385 PEPPERIDGE DRIVE, SUMTER, SC. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LEE R. CAHILL AND JESSICA L. CAHILL

BY THAT DEED OF JACK LEE SCHRYER AND TONI LYNN SCHRYER DATED AUGUST 26, 2006 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 IN DEED BOOK 1044 AT PAGE 129 IN THE RECORDS OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1385 Pepperidge Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 226-15-01-047 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and

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conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.7500%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1066398 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2013

compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

upon the subject real estate, I, the undersigned, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 2, 2013 at 12:00 P.M. at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, 29150 to the highest bidder:

remain open for thirty (30) days after the date of sale; the Plaintiff herein reserves its right to waive any rights up to and including the day of sale.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.250% per annum.

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

FRONTING THEREON 109.41 FEET IN AN ARC. BE ALL DIMENSIONS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT.

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2010-CP-43-02003 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs. Sandra Y. Petty, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 2, 2013 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: THAT LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE IN SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A , REPRESENTED AS LOT 21 ON PLAT OF JAMES D. WILSON, RLC DATED JANUARY 13, 2000, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS IN PLAT BOOK PB2000 AT PAGE 22. THIS IS THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 6885 CLAREMONT LANE SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA 29154 AND IS REPRESENTED ON THE SUMTER COUNTY TAX MAP AS PARCEL 073-00-05-012.

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-01502

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC against, Catherine B. Fant, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

Legal Description and Property Address: ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot containing 0.22 acre, in the Subdivision as shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS dated May 20, 1992 and recorded in the office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book PB92 at Page 913.

Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

THIS IS THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SANDRA Y. PETTY

BY DEED OF CHARLES SMITH DATED APRIL 11, 2006 AND RECORDED APRIL 12, 2006 IN BOOK 1024 AT PAGE 56.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Catherine B. Fant by virtue of a Deed from Sharon Champion dated February 25, 2005 and recorded February 28, 2005 in Book 971 at Page 328 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6885 Claremont Lane, Sumter, SC 29154

12 Folsom Street, Sumter, SC 29150

TMS: 0730005012 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-1386

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. against Mary Ellen Pritchard and Sumter Home Insulators, Inc., I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12:00 PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 47 of Whitehall, containing 1.00 acres, as shown on a plat by Carl J. Croft, dated December 3, 1989, recorded in Plat Book 90 at Page 12, Records of Sumter County.

Said Lot No. 47 being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North

by Leach Drive, said plat, and measuring thereon 217.74 feet, on the East by lands of Ethel A. Roberts, said plat, and measuring thereon 199.98 feet, on the South by Lot No. 45, said plat, and measuring thereon 217.74 feet, and on the West by Lot No. 46, said plat, and measuring thereon 200.01 feet.

Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat.

This is the identical property conveyed unto Mary Ellen Pritchard by deed of Michael D. Parker and Bonnie K. Parker dated October 9, 2007 and recorded October 19, 2007 in Deed Book 1094 at Page 385 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 182-02-01-033 Property Address: 3480 Leach Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at

TMS # 228-05-01-015 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 00/100 percent (6.00%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2012-CP-43-02254

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs.

Michael J. Levendoski, Shawn G. Levendoski, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, December 2, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 15 of Heathleywood Subdivision on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated 8/25/1994 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 94, Page 1190. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 715 Covington Street, Sumter, South Carolina and shown on the Sumter County Tax Map as Parcel No. 204-14-02-049.

This being the identical property conveyed to Shawn G. Levendoski by Deed of KDW Properties, LLC dated October 8, 2008 and recorded October 9, 2008 in Book 1113 at Page 2445 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 2041402049 Property address: 715 Covington Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.0% per annum.

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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

The sale or any resale will not be held unless the Plaintiff or its attorney's bidding agent is present and enters the Plaintiff's bid at the sale or has advised the Master in Equity's office of its bidding instructions. In the event a sale is held without the Plaintiff or its Attorney's bidding agent entering its bid, the sale shall be null and void.

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1317

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Clyde T. Hall, III, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 12 of Oakland Plantation Subdivision, No. 4, Section 1 as shown on that certain plat prepared by H.S. Wilson, RLS, dated September 26, 1988 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 88 at Page 1014. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

TMS Number: 093-05-04-016 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2470 Hummingbird Road, Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Clyde T. Hall, III by deed of Robert N. Chapman, dated August 7, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on August 9, 2007, in Deed Book 1089 at Page 2066.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 2.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

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

All that lot of land lying, being and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 10 on a plat recorded in the Office of the CCCP for Sumter County in Book V-4 at Page 177 and Page 55 and more recently by Michael C Turbeville III, RLS, dated September 12, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 2008 at Page 324.

The property having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina.

This being the same property conveyed to Nellie T. Rucker by Deed of Derek H. Reese recorded on May 10, 2007 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Deed Volume 1077 at Page 513.

Property Address: 123 W. Williams Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS#: 227-05-04-025 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). A personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the date of sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.00% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights prior to sale.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County S. Nelson Weston, Jr., Esquire Charles J. Webb, Esquire Attorneys for Plaintiff Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. PO Drawer 7788 Columbia SC 29202

NOTICE OF SALE Case No. 2012-CP-43-140 BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc. v. The Estate of Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr.; James V. Whitaker and Edsel Whitaker, Jr. as Trustees of the Whitaker Trust and as Personal Representatives of the Estate, Katita Chester, Jan Whitaker, Joy Whitaker, The National Bank of South Carolina; First Palmetto Savings Bank, F.S.B.; Enterprise Bank of South Carolina, Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service, John Doe and Jane Doe, who are fictitious names, representing all of the unknown heirs of Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr., and Richard Roe and Mary Roe, who are fictitious names, representing all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien upon the subject real estate, I, the undersigned, as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12:00 P.M. at the Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 1 on a plat of Huntington Subdivision, Phase 1, prepared by L.M. Coleman, III, dated August 26, 1983, and revised April 23, 1984, and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-48 at Page 400. Pursuant to Section 30+-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as and is shown on the Auditor's Tax Map of Sumter County as Parcel 226-01-03-007.

This being the same property conveyed to Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr. by deed of Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr., Trustee and Edsel V. Whitaker, Jr., Trustee, Trustees for the Whitaker Trust Fund, dated April 28, 1994 and recorded May 3, 1994 with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 600 at Page 1120.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

Property Address: 900 Gray Fox Trail, Sumter, S.C. 29154

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

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE Case No. 2012-CP-43-00141 BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina Community Bank v.

Estate of Nellie T. Rucker, Velda L. Rucker, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Nellie T. Rucker, DCM Services, LLC, Estate Recoveries, Inc., John Doe and Jane Doe, who are fictitious names, representing all of the unknown heirs of Nellie T. Rucker, and Richard Roe and Mary Roe, who are fictitious names, representing all other persons unknown claiming any right title, estate, interest or lien

Sumter County TMS No.: 226-01-03-007

ALSO SUBJECT TO THE 120 DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION IN FAVOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, PURSUANT TO THE STATUTORY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS PROVIDED IN 28 U.S.C. ยง 2410(C).

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). A personal or deficiency judgment being waived the bidding will be final on the sales date and will not

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County S. Nelson Weston, Jr., Esquire Charles J. Webb, Esquire Attorneys for Plaintiff Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. PO Drawer 7788 Columbia SC 29202

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CASE NO. 2013-CP-43-1032

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee on behalf of Lake Country Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-HE1, against William Adams and Pamela Adams, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 11:00 am, at Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder.

ALL THAT LOT OF LAND IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LAND FORMERLY OF C.L. TISDALE. ON THE EAST BY LAND OF R.D. BRADFORD; ON THE SOUTH BY WEST HAMPTON AVE AND ON THE WEST BY WINN STREET. SAID PROPERTY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-42 AT PAGE 73.

LESS AND EXCEPTING: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CONTAINING ONE-TENTH (.10) OF AN ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF DESAUSTURE DAVIS EDMUNDS, R.L.S. DATED MARCH 22, 1982, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCE FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-46 AT PAGE 128, SAID TRACT BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LAND OF ROBERT H. RUFFIN AND LIND M. .RUFFIN, MEASURING THEREON ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND TWO TENTH (122.2) FEET; ON THE EAST BY LAND OF FLORENCE BRADFORD, MEASURING THEREON THIRTY-FIVE (35.0) FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY LAND OF GERARD J. AND MARY P. KEELEY, MEASURING THEREON ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND TWO-TENTHS (122.2) FEET AND ON THE WEST BY WINN STREET, MEASURING THEREON THIRTY-FIVE (35.0) FEET BE ALL OF SAID MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. This being the identical property conveyed to William Adams and Pamela Adams by deed from Gerard J. Keeley, dated April 23, 1996, recorded April 26, 1996, in the Office of the Sumter County Register in Book 646, Page 176.

Property commonly known as:

101 Winn St., Sumter, SC 29150 TMS Number: 2281003064 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. The purchaser to pay for papers and recording fees for deed, and that the successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff herein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to 5% of the amount of the bid, by 4:00 pm on the day of the sale and bid or immediately if directed by the Judge, same to be applied on the purchase money only upon compliance with the bid, but in case of non-compliance within twenty (20) days, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's Judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at th risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

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

The property will be sold subject to any past due or accruing property taxes, assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the interest rate of 11.09% per annum.

The Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchases at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01964 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon, fka The Bank of New York as Successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA as trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-2 vs. Valeria J. Helton-West; W.S. Badcock Corporation, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 2, 2013 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 69 OF ASHLEY CREEK VILLAGE, SECT. NO. 2, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, R.L.S, DATED MARCH 29, 1996, RECORDED IN PB 96 AT PAGE 388, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. SAID LOT NO. 69 BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY LOT NOS. 87 AND 88, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 158.52 FEET AND 39.75 FEET; ON THE EAST BY LOT NOS. 56 AND 55, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 90.00 FEET AND 152.87 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO. 68, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 273.91 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY GIN BRANCH ROAD, SAID PLAT, AND

THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WILLIE WEST AND VALERIA J. HELTON-WEST, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED OF GREGORY B. ROBINSON & CATHLEEN A. ROBINSON, DATED 4/2/96, AND RECORDED 4/2/96 IN BOOK 644 AT PAGE 624, SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA RECORDS. SUBSEQUENTLY, WILLIE WEST PASSED AWAY AND TITLE TO THE PROPERTY PASSED TO VALERIA J. HELTON-WEST BY OPERATION OF LAW.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2106 Gin Branch Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 208-03-02-009 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: EverBank vs. Adam H. Hall; Jennifer Hall a/k/a Jennifer Ard; Joseph N. Atkinson, Jr.; Kimalah A. Atkinson, C/A No. 12-CP-43-2144, The following property will be sold on December 2, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 20 as shown on that certain plat of J.P. Edwards, dated October 4, 1983 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-47, Page 869. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 1978 Forest Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 206-13-02-056. Derivation: Book 1117 at Page 2398 1978 Forest Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 206-13-02-056, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #12-CP-43-2144.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 006735-01470 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1067438 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2013

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-1390

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs.

Christopher L. Milby, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, December 2, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot # 105 of Rolling Hills Subdivision, Section 2, Phase I, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Christine D. Carnes, by Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated December 6, 2002, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002 at Page 685, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This is the property known as: 4490 Maxie Street, Dalzell, SC 29040.

This being the same property conveyed to Christopher L. Milby by Deed of Christine D. Carnes dated December 28, 2007 and recorded December 28, 2007 in Book 1098 at

CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013 Notice of Sale Page 134 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

Notice of Sale

Notice of Sale Plaintiff, Plaintiff's

sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.625% per annum.

day thereafter when Plaintiff's attorney, or agent, is present.

TMS No. 1511402010 Property address: 4490 Maxie Street, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum.

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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

The sale will not be held unless either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without the Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-0988

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of MidFirst Bank, against Christine S. Miles, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township of City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated at Lot # 35, Block D, containing 0.356 acre, as shown on that certain plat prepared for O'Neal E. Miles and Christine S. Miles by Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated October 22, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 91 at page 1360, and being bounded amd measuring according to said plat as follows: on the SOUTH by Lot # 34 (Creed) whereon it measures 200.86 feet; on the WEST by lands of Crosswell Orphanage, whereon it measures 76.88 feet; on the NORTH by lands of Crosswell Orphanage, whereone it measures 201.65 feet; and on the EAST by Creed Street, whereon it fronts and measures 77.36 feet; be all of said measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This is the property known as 26 Creed Street.

TMS Number: 248-15-01-016 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 26 Creed St, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to O'Neal E. Miles and Christine S. Miles as joint tenants with right of survivorship, by deed of Russell D. Morgan and Pamela E. Morgan, dated October 23, 1991 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on October 24, 1991 in Deed Book 534 at Page 960. O'Neal E. Miles died on November 9, 2006.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 9.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

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

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

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

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

The sale will not be held unless either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without the Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Champion Mortgage Company vs. Barbara G. Sims; Tangier Gary; LaToya Gary; any Heir-at-law or Devisees of Elizabeth F. Gary a/k/a Elizabeth Gary, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title, or interest in the real estate described herein; also including any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Department of Housing and Urban Development; , C/A No. 13-CP-43-0077, The following property will be sold on December 2, 2013 at 12:00 PM at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereto, situate, lying and being just south of the limits of the City of Sumter, in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 64 on a plat of Victory Heights made

by R.F. McLellan, CE, recorded in Plat Book Z-5 at Page 8 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Reference to said plat is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Said lot is subject to all restrictions, covenants, and easements of record, including those in Book 806 at Page 597.

Derivation: Book 810 at Page 669 927 South Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150 227-13-07-020, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.99% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0077.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 021007-00017 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1069801 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2013

MASTER IN EQUITY'S NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-918

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs.

Albert Palmer, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, December 2, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot # 77, Section 2 of Salisbury Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, ill, R.L.S., dated January 28, 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 98 at Page 114, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 1052 Saltwood Road, Sumter, SC. This being the same property conveyed to Albert Palmer by Deed from Ronnie W. Glover and Leslie E. Glover dated June 26, 2003 and recorded June 27, 2003 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 895 at Page 494.

TMS No. 226-09-03-008 Property address: 1052 Saltwood Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

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

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2011-CP-43-271

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, N.A. against, Samantha E. Richburg aka Samantha Richburg, and Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Association, Inc., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 12 pm o'clock, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, more particularly shown and designated as Lot 36, Block E, Sherwood Forest Subdivision on a plat thereof prepared by J.P. Edwards, RLS on June 29, 1979; said plat being filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County in Plat Book Z43, Page 110 and incorporated herein by reference pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976 (as amended).

Notice of Sale

SAID PLAT, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SC, 1976. THIS PROPERTY IS MORE GENERALLY KNOWN AS 1064 WELLINGTON ROAD.

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law.

Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.9% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

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

KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2011-CP-43-1971 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed certificates, Series 2006-13 vs. James Williams Jr.; Ruben L. Gray Sr., et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 24, BLOCK D, IN THE SHERWOOD FOREST SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF JULIAN B. ALLEN, RLS DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 1973 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Z-35 AT PAGE 93.

THE SAID TRACT/LOT(S) HAS/HAVE SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON

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Farm Products Flowers Farm Produce 2037 Summerton Hwy 1 mile N of Summerton on Hwy 15 Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-3 Homegrown fresh vegetables. U pick tomatoes. Last Day Nov. 16th

Auctions Hope escaped from her new home at 702 Wren St. Oct. 14th.

She was last seen on Lawton Circle. Hope is wearing a collar with SQ Rescue tags. Very anxious to get our girl back. If found, please call 803-479-4184 or 803-608-6630.Reward $250

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SALE: Car Lot, Body Shop & Junk Yard.

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Serious inquiries ONLY!

Cleaning Services $25 off Holiday Special R & R Cleaning Service Call 803-316-1887

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The Tree Doctor Any size tree removal & stump grinding. Trimming & clearing. No job too big or small. Call 775-8560 or 468-1946. We accept credit cards and offer senior discounts STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1064 Wellington Road, Sumter, SC 29153

1056 Nottingham Drive Sumter, SC 29153

Master in Equity For Sumter County

In Memory

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAMES WILLIAMS, JR. BY DEED OF RICHARD E. ATKINSON AND CARLA M. ATKINSON DATED JUNE 16, 2006 AND RECORDED JULY 5, 2006 IN BOOK 1035 AT PAGE 831. SUBSEQUENTLY, THIS PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO RUBEN L. GRAY, SR. BY DEED OF JAMES WILLIAMS, JR. DATED APRIL 6, 2007 AND RECORDED APRIL 9, 2007 IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA IN BOOK 1072 AT PAGE 1670.

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Being the premises conveyed to the Mortgagor by deed of Household Finance Corp. II dated August 28, 2006 and recorded November 10, 2006 in Book 1052 at Page 1882 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County.

TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of 6.750 % to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five per cent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within 20 days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

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Moving Sale: 2660 Fossil Ln., Sat 8AM-2PM. Tools, toys, hunting equipment, upright freezer, small furniture, and lots, more.

1345 Cowboy Ln.(off blvd Rd) Sat 8-2 No early birds. Huge Multi Family Name brand Clothing, New Shoes, Choir Church Robes, Marble top table w/4 chairs, beds, dressers, computer equip., new christmas decor, electr. & more!

250 Mims Rd Sat Nov 16th 7am-1pm Christmas & Home interior Decor, Hshld & more

3570 Green View Pkwy., Sat. 8-1. Furn., (leather loveseat), toys, clothes, Christmas decor.

3620 Dallas Dr. (Dalzell), Fri. 9-6, Sat. 8-4. Furn., camping equip, jewelry, clothes (fill a bag $2.00), hshld & new/used items.

Multi-Family Garage Sale: 310 Brown St. (behind Riley Park),

Multi-family moving sale.

2560 Nicholson Dr. Sat. 7 am - 2 pm. All types of furn., household goods, toys, clothes, A/G pool, swing set, patio set, other misc.

Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun. 2942 Bayside Dr Fri 11-4 & Sat 8-1 kids items, furniture, home decor, christmas, puzzles & more!

2390 Mt. Vernon Dr. Fri/Sat. 8AM. Too many to list. Stove, Frig, dish, sink, microwave, & more

Sat. 8AM -2PM. Too much list.

2590 Edmunds Dr Sat 7-? Closet clean out/multi family Small kit. island, bistro set, childrens' clothing, new bedding sets & more!

2545 Tahoe Dr Sat 7-? Large Sale at storage Shed behind Live Oak Dentistry off Wilson Hall Rd

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Moving Sale: 922 Trailmore Cir. Sat. 7AM-Noon. Generator, tools, bass fish equip., work bench, clothes, furn., DR table w/leaf, six chairs & 2 bar stools $500 exc. cond. kitchen items, & misc items.

Multi-family Yard Sale: 831 Holiday Dr. (Past Chestnut Oaks School). Sat. &:30AM. Furn., clothes, hshld items.

CASH PAID for Furn, tools, and other items. One item to complete estates. Call 840-0420 866 Whatley St Huge Family Sale Sat 7:30-? coffee tables, bed, med.cabinet, clothes, knick knacks Too much to list!

LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $1 & Up FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Multi-family sale, 365 W. Wesmark Blvd (Sumter Eye Ctr), Sat., 7 a.m.-? Lots of good stuff.

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3175 Charles Jackson St. Dalzell, Sat 8-? Variety of items including infant - 2T clothes.

Crafts for a Cure Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St. 40 vendors, Sat. Nov. 16th, 9 am - 2 pm. Indoor, no admission charge.

35 Reese St Sat 8-? Furniture, kids clothing, curtains, kitch items, Lots more!

CASH PAID for yard sale and any other items of value. One item to complete estates. Call 840-0420

4005 Nazarene Church Rd Sat 8-? Kids items, toys, hshld little bit of everything!

Multi-Family yard Sale. 4550 Pond Loop Rd. Sat. 7AM. 335 Katydid St. Sat. 8-12. Lots of good stuff.

Sat Nov. 16th 7-11:30 Small appl., Crafts items, lots of jewelry, clothing, linens, curtains, some furniture & much more!

Palmetto Towers, behind Kmart

3452 Beacon Dr., Landmark S/D, Sat. 7 am - 12 noon. Hshld items, clothes, electronics, other misc.

Multi-family Sale, 826 S. Wise Dr. Sat. 8-1. Furniture, clothes, misc items.

1015 Morris Way Sat 7 - 12. dishes, chairs, TVs, children's, adult clothes, & lots more!

121 Lindley Dr Fri & Sat 7-12 Designer jeans, clothes, tools , hshld items & more 2008 Charleston Ave Sat 8-3 Moving- Everything For Sale!

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300+ Landscaping bricks, 75+ flat stones 16"x16", $1 ea. Lg rotary tiller $75. 499-4786.

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Call Chris at 803-464-8743 Piles of wet oak firewood with kindling, $30 a pile. 5500 Old Camden Rd. 666-8078.

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Unfurnished Apartments HOLLY COURT APTS. located in Manning, currently has spacious two bedroom apartments for rent. Fully carpeted with central air and heat, water and sewer included. Please call to inquire about our Move In Special.

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STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

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Qualified applicants must have a current Class A license and an excellent driving record with a minimum of 2- years on the road experience. Working knowledge of DOT regulations. Basic reading and writing skills.

Background and a preemployment physical/drug screen are required with this position.

We have an excellent compensation package which consist of paid holidays, vacation, medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k.

If you meet these requirements please mail or fax your resume/qualifications to: Pilgrims Attention: HR Department 2050 Highway 15 South Sumter, SC 29150 Fax: 803-481-8961 EOE-AA-M-F-D-V Sparrow and Kennedy Tractor Co. in Manning is looking to hire an Ag technician with experience in the following areas: Diesel engine repair, hydraulics and electrical diagnostics. Must have valid SCDL. Applications can be picked up at 305 E. Boyce St., Manning, SC 29102. Submit applications to Service Writer.

The #1 Furniture Retail Company in the U.S. is seeking highly motivated individuals with outgoing personalities to join our Sales Team. Candidates must have a working knowledge of computers.

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Send resume to 2850 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150 MAINTENANCE PERSON needed for senior apartment community in Sumter. This will be a full-time position. Qualified candidate must have their own tools, valid driver's license, motivated, organized and results oriented.

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Our company offers competitive salary and benefits. Must pass criminal check and drug screening. Applications may be picked up at 60 Hillard Drive, Sumter, SC or call 803-934-1449.

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Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

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5501 Edgehill Rd 499-2157 1 & 2 Br apts. available.

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REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale Home For Sale Ready to move in $50,000 4 BD 1.5 BA 62 Carroll St Sumter Call (803) 478-8952

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Behind Shaw. 236-3780 3 BR 2BA MH on Lrg Private Lot w/ Extermination services $500 Mo $450 Dep Ref Required Call 481-0570 American MHP, 2 & 3/BRs, lot rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300.

Scenic Lake 2Br, 2Ba & 3 Br, 2 Ba. No pets. Call between 9am 5pm ONLY! (803) 499-1500.

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