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Council denies rezoning request near Shaw BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com After a lengthy discussion during its meeting Tuesday, Sumter County Council voted to deny a request to rezone land on Peach Orchard Road because the lot is located in a high noise level zone. The applicant requests that council rezone the 1.4 acres from general commercial to agricultural conservation to place a mobile home on the parcel.

Sumter City and County Planning Department Director George McGregor said the land is located within Shaw Air Force Base’s day and night noise contour, and the county’s zoning ordinance prohibits the placement of mobile homes in that area. McGregor said mobile homes lack the proper insulation to help block out noise from the base. He said if council approved the rezoning request, it would also have to amend the county zoning ordinance to

allow the mobile home to placed on the property. He said some other residential structures, such as stick-built or modular homes, are acceptable in the area and allow for additional insulation if needed. Vice Chairwoman Vivian FlemingMcGhaney said it would be a difficult decision for council to make because what could benefit the base could be a detriment to the property owner. Councilman Eugene Baten said his major concern in the decision was to

protect the base. He said he would also hate for someone to tell him what to do with his property, but the applicant must understand the bigger picture. Rob Sexton, Shaw community relations manager, said the base does not oppose structural development that is compatible with the noise contour because officials at the base are considering bringing in a new aircraft

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Turkey Trot attracts fleet-footed BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The throng of more than 500 thundered down Miller Drive and around the corner at 9 a.m. Thursday, signaling the start of Sumter’ most tennis-shoe torturing event, the 33rd annual Turkey Trot 5K Run. Sponsored by Sumter Family YMCA, 561 participants signed up for this year’s event, said Denise Lewis, director of social responsibility at the Y. She said medals would be handed out after the run for winners in each age category, as well as for craziest hat, ugliest shoes and most decorative water bottle. Other awards went to the oldest and youngest finisher, first dog and first stroller across finish line, the person that traveled the farthest, and the Stan DuBose Award for oldest finisher. Inside the Y gym, participants registered and signed in to the event, and most received a T-shirt. Aneysa Bengston of Rembert, was entered in the run and was there with her dog, Fit Bit. “I’ve run in the event every year for the last few years,” she said.

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Participants in the 33rd annual Turkey Trot explode from the starting line at the beginning of Thursday’s 5K race. More than 560 runners signed up for the event.

Firefighters BBQ Challenge raises more than $10K Clarendon County firefighters Josh Jordan, Austin Seitz and Anthony Booker pull pork for the Ham Right Barbecue entry at the 6th Annual Capt. Tom Garrity Firefighters BBQ Challenge on Saturday at the Sumter County Civic Center.

BY KONSTANTIN VEGNEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Fourteen firefighter teams from across the region gathered to compete at a tasty tournament of barbecue on Saturday at the 6th Annual Capt. Tom Garrity Firefighters BBQ Challenge. The event, which attracted between 400 to 500 people, raised more than $10,000 for the Sandhills Chapter of the American Red Cross, with the money going towards the chapter’s disaster relief fund, according to Nancy Cataldo, the chapter’s executive director. Oswego Fire Station 14 won both the Firefighter Pit Master Award and the People’s Choice Award. The team consisted of four local firefighters, Lt. Richard Kirby, Capt. Bassett Ali, David Graham and Tyler Nobles. The men

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used a homemade sauce, a mixture of both ketchup and vinegar base. “We were ecstatic to win and raise money for such a great cause,” Kirby said. Kirby said the recipe for the team’s winning sauce was created by his late father, the late Ricky Kirby. Oswego and Concord Rural Station No. 10 have been rivals at the event for a number of years. Concord took both the Pit Master Award and the People’s Choice Award last year. Oswego took the Pit Master Award in 2013. The event was founded by the late Capt. Tom Garrity, a 25-year volunteer veteran of firefighting who died in 2012. Garrity was founder and president of

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Air Force, Army are for the birds Cultivating the Red-Coakaded Woodpeckers that is BY SENIOR AIRMAN DIANA M. COSSABOOM 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs A black and white speckled Redcockaded Woodpecker peeks her head out of a cavity carved into a living longleaf pine and glances around before roosting for the night. The mere existence of the endangered fledgling is the outcome of diligence and care provided by the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Natural and Cultural Resources personnel, who have worked to increase the local population by utilizing the acres of forest at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield. The Red-cockaded Woodpecker was labeled as an endangered species in 1973. “It is a federally endangered species and it is protected by the federal endangered species act,” said Julie Hovis, 20th CES endangered species biologist. “Our mission is to restore the population to a sustainable level in a way that is still compatible with the Air Force mission.” By enhancing Shaw’s Natural and Cultural Resources program in 2001, the 20th CES personnel not only have seen an increase in the population here, but just 14 years later they can now assist in cultivating neighboring clusters. Starting with five active tree clusters, housing only 13 adults and five fledglings in 2001, the population has increased to 28 active clusters of 87 adults and 59 fledglings. An active cluster consists of at least one Red-cockaded Woodpecker living in a tree. With this success, Shaw’s Natural and Cultural Resources personnel had the ability to undertake two translocations of fledglings in fall of 2015, one to Fort Gordon, Georgia and the other to Fort Jackson. Fort Gordon received two juvenile female Red-cockaded Woodpeckers to be paired with two males that had no partners. Fort Jackson received four juvenile Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, two males and two females, to assist in

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Julie Hovis, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron endangered species biologist, holds a Redcockaded Woodpecker at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Wedgefield recently. increasing their population, Hovis said. It is extremely important to have the Army and Air Force involved because we are mandated by law to protect and recover the endangered species on federal lands, but it is an actual mission for the Army and Air Force to protect these species and recover them, said Nicole Hawkins, Fort Jackson wildlife biologist. Shaw’s Natural and Cultural Resources personnel have used translocations before, but only by receiving Redcockaded Woodpeckers or through internal moves. Shaw has received birds from other, healthier populations throughout the years, and are now at the point where

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the recovery goal is close and can begin to help other populations nearby, Hovis said. In order for Shaw’s Red-cockaded Woodpeckers to be considered recovered on Poinsett Range, they must reach and sustain 30 active clusters. The Red-cockaded Woodpeckers excavate their homes in 60- to 80-year-old longleaf pines. “We are sort of at a standstill until some of the trees on Poinsett grow older, enough to be excavated for cavities,” Hovis said. To keep track of the number of Redcockaded Woodpeckers on the range, Natural and Cultural Resources personnel trek to the different clusters

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Donate a new toy during the Sumter Police Department’s Cram-A-Cruiser drive and help make this holiday season memorable for all local children. The department, in partnership with the Salvation Army and the help of local Walmart and Walgreen’s locations, will collect new, unwrapped toys for children in the Sumter community. This is the fifth year the department has worked with its community partners to sponsor the drive. An officer and police cruiser will be accepting donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Walmart, 1238 Broad St.

Downtown Sumter’s Elf on the Shelf has got a name, and it’s Thomas, no doubt in tribute to Gen. Thomas Sumter, for whom the city and county are named. Today Thomas begins his tour of downtown stores, and readers can register to win a fabulous prize package if they find him and register at the store where he’s “hiding” each Monday through Friday through Dec. 18. Each day, Thomas will give a clue in The Sumter Item as to his whereabouts. Here’s his first clue, for today: “Thomas here. So it’s finally Black Friday, and I’m

during late spring to attach color-coded bands onto the legs of the babies. The bands are used to identify them by their birth year. “We had 56 fledglings last year, and this year I only saw 25 percent of them,” Hovis said. “They are either dispersing off the property or they are not surviving.” In order to increase their chance of survival and enhance other Red-cockaded Woodpecker populations, they trans-located them to another property. “After we catch them in the evening, we place them in special transport boxes,” Hovis said. “One bird per box, and (Fort Jackson personnel) drive them back to cavities that are already prepared. During the night, Fort Jackson personnel climb up the trees and put them in that cavity with the screens up and a string attached. They come back at sunrise the next morning, wait until the birds are pecking on the screens, then pull the screens off and make sure they are okay.” The true success of a translocation is determined by whether or not the birds can be found during the next breeding season, Hovis said. A Red-cockaded Woodpecker’s home can range anywhere from 75-300 acres, making Poinsett Electronic Combat Range an ideal area to grow the population. “The footprint of the target area is fairly small (at Poinsett) and we have plenty of land to recover (the woodpeckers) without affecting the (Shaw) mission,” said Ronald June, 20th CES chief of Natural and Cultural Resources. After 14 years of diligence and devotion, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker population has made leaps and bounds of improvement, almost reaching Shaw’s recovery goal to preserve the endangered breed. As the sun sets and the forest begins to settle for the night, the young Redcockaded Woodpecker sticks her head out of her new home one more time, eager to explore her new surroundings in the morning.

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Line dancing contest will be held Saturday L.E.A.N. Boot Camp, 810 S. Pike W., invites the Sumter community to participate in a line dancing contest from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The event will be located inside the Indoor Fun Park building on South Pike. There will be an entry fee of $10 for individuals, $25

for groups of three to five and $40 for groups of six or more people. All ages are welcome and trophies will be awarded to the winners. The event will serve as a fundraiser to help send the Youth Athletics of Sumter cheer and dance group to Walt Disney World to compete in the 2015 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championship. Y.A.S. Cheer and Dance Coordinator April Woods said it has been hard for the girls to fundraise since the storm. She said the public is welcome to observe the event, and donations of any amount will be accepted. Woods said the cheer and dance group will also perform during the event. For more information, contact April Woods at (803) 720-6242.

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Retired forensic accountant still takes on cases months and involve losses of about $200,000. Passionate about his work, Schulze said he loved doing it because it is not the same routine every day, and he loves working on cases until he figures out exactly what went on. “I didn’t come to work every day and do the same thing,” Schulze said. “If I see, like if it’s a forensic type thing, if I see there’s an issue or a problem, I’m not going to let loose of it until I can prove to myself it is a problem or it isn’t a problem.” Schulze said even though he has worked on cases involving church and nonprofit businesses where employees took money, it does not taint his view of them. “What it does is it makes me emphasize when I talk to friends that are on boards, nonprofit boards, that it’s their responsibility,” Schulze said. “You need to believe what your employees say, but use some healthy skepticism.” Schulze is also on the board of trustees at Medical University of South Carolina where he’s served since 2002. Mickey Young, who has known Schulze for 47 years and worked with him for 43 years, said he is focused and passionate about everything he does. “(He’s) very passionate about his work, his school and whatever he takes on as a volunteer role,” Young said. Jim Manley, who has worked with Schulze for 21 years, said he is a hard worker who has found his passion in forensic work. “The last five years, that’s really what he’s focused on, and he loves it, and that’s definitely his passion,” Manley said.

BY ARIEL GILREATH The Index-Journal of Greenwood GREENWOOD — More than an accountant, Charles Schulze is what is referred to as a forensic accountant —someone who investigates missing and misused money. After retiring in June with 40 years of experience in accounting, Schulze has dedicated his life to his career and continues to take on forensic cases. Schulze said he first became interested in the forensic side of accounting after he started at then Elliott Davis, now Elliott Davis Decosimo, in 1975, and his first project was working on a case where an accountant stole money from their client. “On the financial side, it’s looking at all the evidence that’s there and trying to figure out what happened and who did it by looking at the financial information,” Schulze said. Schulze has been involved with several high-profile fraud and embezzlement state, national and international cases during the last several years. Locally, Schulze worked on The Museum case in 2013 where former Financial Director Angela April Miller was convicted of embezzling more than $140,000. “A lot of times, looking at documents, looking at patterns of money going everywhere, that’s what it’s about,” Schulze said. “It’s very important that when they look at a case and get my document, that they have a clear understanding of the motive, intent and the pattern of what’s happened — they need that to go to court.” On average, Schulze said most frauds last about 18

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here is a slim chance that — if you are reading this column — it’s because you are standing in line at one of the many Black Friday sales around town. You’ve gutted the newspaper of its sales papers and are counting down the moments to when you can go into the store and purchase that advertised item or items. To you, dear reader, I say welcome and happy shopping. I’ve been on both sides of Black Friday — as a retail employee and as a shopper — and I very much prefer the position of employee. Aside from Faith Matters the insanely early reporting times, the perspective JAMIE H. gained from the employee WILSON point of view reverberates now as I buy gifts for others. It’s not a surprising revelation, but one that bears repeating every year as the call of the sale beckons: it’s not what you give but how you give. Weeks before that Friday, pallets of merchandise arrive. These consist of predetermined amounts of a specific product, often manufactured for Black Friday shoppers. They are universally appealing and are marketed to move fast. There may be some truly useful items, but for the most part, their purpose is to relieve us from the pressure of altruistic gift-giving. If we can hand someone a gift — even if that gift is something they don’t need — we feel like we’ve fulfilled an obligation in our relationship. And nothing says I love you like a cheaply crafted s’mores-making kit, right? My fellow employees and I would get an

early peek at the wares, and perhaps because the wares would sit there for weeks, the allure of these items would dull. I couldn’t think of a single person who would want some of those items. I began to see those things for what they were: just stuff. Certainly nothing to become frantic over. Every year, the pressing horde would gather outside the windows, looking especially hungry as the final minutes ticked down. Doors finally open, they would rush inside, grab the item and purchase. Then it was onto the next store for the next item. I get it — Black Friday is a rush. It is exciting — almost like a race — to run around and buy. The problem occurs when we become rooted in the idea of haphazard gift-giving. You might not have thought to align that adjective to that action — giving is giving, right? — but it occurs every time we sacrifice the time and effort needed for a meaningful gift in favor of an easy one. God’s gift of grace to us was anything but haphazard and so should our gift-giving be. My encouragement to you as you stand in line is to spend these moments not in harried anticipation, but in prayer for those you buy for. Pray that your gift-giving will reflect your love for them and not just a fleeting remembrance of their interests or hobbies. Pray God gives you the ability to give in a meaningful way this year. After all, it’s not the trappings we trade, but the moments of thoughtfulness that will reverberate throughout the year. Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com.

CHURCH NEWS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph LemonDingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, announces: * The bicycle ministry will ride on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The group will meet at 8 a.m. at the parsonage, S.C. 260 and Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road. Call Deacon John Billups at (803) 478-5333. Berea SDA Church, 675 S. Lafayette Drive, announces: * Today-Saturday — Homecoming event / 25th anniversary celebration as follows: 6 p.m. today, Vesper worship service, Doris Dupree will speak; and Saturday, 9 a.m. Sabbath school, 11 a.m. divine worship with Dr. Calvin B. Rock, and 6 p.m. presentation of the play “Lord I’m Coming Home, Part 2.” Bethel AME Church, 219 E. Calhoun St., announces: * Sunday — Men’s Day celebration at 4 p.m. Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday — Janie Williams Women’s Missionary Society’s four season celebration at 10:30 a.m. Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces: * Saturday, Dec. 12 — Family and friends night, hosted by the China and Harvin families, at 6 p.m. The Rev. Tommy L. China will speak. On the program: Spiritual Gospel Singers, the Corinthians, Resurrection Gospel Singers and more. Church of God of Prophecy, 140 S. Guignard Drive, announces:

* Saturday, Dec. 5 — Gospel benefit program at 5 p.m. to honor the children of the Sumter Vitiligo Group. On the program: Blessed; Truly Committed Family; Natasha Levy; The Singing Jays; and many more. Admission: $12 for adults; $3 for children 6-12 years of age. Advance tickets are available for $10. Clarendon Baptist Church, 1780 Main St., Alcolu, announces: * Saturday, Dec. 19 — Christmas banquet at 6 p.m. at the Clarendon Baptist Church Family Life Center featuring Christian musician and comedian Tim Lovelace. Cost is $20 per ticket and deadline for purchase is Monday, Dec. 14. Call (803) 473-2376. Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Sunday — Gospel singing at 6 p.m. featuring Dr. Dennis Benton and others. Fresh Fire Christian Life Center, 625 W. Huggins St., Manning, announces: * Friday-Saturday, Dec. 4-5 — Mending of the Heart program as follows: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Prophetess Janell Robinson will speak; and noon Saturday, Evangelist Sharon Mallett will speak. * Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 16-17 — Honors program for the pastor, Prophetess Cheryl Graham, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Pastors Floyd Knowlin and Joe Brown will speak. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike East, announces: * Saturday, Dec. 5 — Christmas bazaar 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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Chicago mayor seeks support of ministers CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel is seeking the support African-American clergy in urging the community to hold only peaceful protests concerning a deadly police shooting of a black teen by a white officer. The October 2014 shooting was recorded on a patrol car’s dashboard camera. The city released the video late Tuesday. It shows 17-year-old Laquan McDonald being shot while walking in a four-lane street. McDonald, who police say was carrying a knife, was shot by one of the officers and crumpled to the pavement. The prosecutor who charged Officer Jason Van Dyke with first-degree murder says the officer shot McDonald 16 times and had been on the scene for just 30 seconds. Mayor Emmanuel met with ministers on Monday night. Tuesday he asked for their assistance during a news conference. The other officers didn’t fire their weapons.

Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5405 Black River Road, Rembert, announces: * Sunday, Dec. 13 — The praise dance ministry will celebrate its 12th anniversary at 2 p.m. * Sunday, Dec. 20 — The Christmas program will be held during the morning worship service. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship. * Thursday, Dec. 31 — Watch Night worship service at 10:30 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, colocated with St. John United Methodist Church, 140 Poinsett Drive, announces: * Saturday, Dec. 5 — “Joy to the World” children’s Christmas celebration / birthday party for Jesus from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5 years to fifth grade. Activities include crafts, a scavenger hunt, singing and games. Lunch and birthday cake will be served. Parents are invited to attend the closing at noon. Call (803) 8831049.

Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Sunday, Dec. 6 — Steward’s annual day at 10 a.m. * Sunday, Dec. 20 — Christmas drama at 4 p.m. * Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 — Annual gospel fest at 3 p.m. featuring the Singing Cousins. Event is free and open to the public. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday — Youth worship service at 10:45 a.m. Minister Cedric Anderson will speak. Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Road, announces: * Sunday, Dec. 6 — Senior Missionary candlelight service “Hanging of the Greens” at 5 p.m. The Rev. Dale Edwards will speak. * Sunday, Dec. 20 — Christmas

Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Youth service will be held at 10 a.m. The Rev. William Jefferson will speak. Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 7355 Camden Highway, Rembert, announces: * Sunday — Youth day service. Church school begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by 10:30 a.m. worship. * Saturday, Dec. 5 — Evangelist Glenda Miller appreciation program at 4 p.m. * Sunday, Dec. 6 — Holy communion during 9:30 a.m. regular service. * Sunday, Dec. 20 — Christmas program during regular service. Christmas dinner will follow.

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2 charged in pastor’s wife killing say little INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The two men charged in the shooting death of an Indianapolis pastor’s pregnant wife have appeared in court. A Marion County judge entered not guilty pleas for 18-yearold Larry Taylor Jr. and 21-yearold Jalen Watson during a brief court hearing. They’re accused of breaking into the home of 28-year-old Amanda Blackburn on Nov. 10 shortly after her husband, Pastor Davey Blackburn, had left for the gym for an early morning workout. It was not clear whether Blackburn, who was 13 weeks pregnant, had been sexually assaulted. A prosecutor says she was found partially nude. She had been shot three times, including once in the head. The couple’s 15-month-old son, Weston, was at home upstairs in a crib but was not harmed in the attack.

service “Joy to the World” at 5 p.m. Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., announces: * Saturday, Dec. 19 — Drama ministry’s Christmas production “The Birth of Our King” at 4 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., announces: * Friday-Sunday, Dec. 11-13 — The Living Christmas Story Join the Journey will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Triumph Ministries, 562 Pike Road, announces: * Friday, Dec. 11 — One night of glory at 7 p.m. Apostle J. Gilliam will speak. * Saturday, Dec. 12 — Come to the threshing floor at 9 a.m. Evangelist Tonya Mack and Prophetess S. Major will speak.

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SCIENCE Bye bye mahogany and Brazil nuts? Study finds as many as half of Amazon’s tree species under threat of extinction BY SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON — A first-of-its-kind examination of the Amazon’s trees found that as many as half the species may be threatened with extinction or heading that way because of massive deforestation. Among the more than 5,000 tree species in deep trouble: the ones that produce Brazil nuts and mahogany. An international team of 158 scientists found that depending on the degree to which deforestation comes under control in the next 35 years, between 36 and 57 percent of the 16,000 tree species in the tropical rainforest area would be considered threatened. Their study is published in today’s edition of Science Advances. The range rests on whether cutting down the region’s forest continues at

the rate of the late 20th and early 21st centuries or slows down to lesser levels proposed in 2006, study authors said. If deforestation continues at the same pace, nearly 8,700 tree types are in trouble, but the number of species at risk could be as low as 5,500 if nations are able to cut back as planned, said study co-author Nigel Pitman from the Field Museum in Chicago. “We’ve never had a good idea of how many species are threatened in the Amazon,” Pitman said. “Now with this study, we have an estimate.” About 15 years ago, the Amazon was losing about 11,600 square miles of forest a year, said Tim Killeen, a scientist from Agteca Amazonica in Bolivia. But that figure has dropped to about 3,800 square miles a year, he said. Killeen said the tree that produces Brazil nuts is seriously under threat, while “mahogany is commercially ex-

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Specimens from the Brazil nut, Lecythidacene family, are displayed inside the Herbarium at The New York Botanical Garden in April 2002. tinct throughout the Amazon.” He said that means there’s no more industry harvesting the wood, but some trees exist.

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The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 www.stjudesumtersc.org FPastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Saturday: 6:00 pm Sun. 9:15 - 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM Confession: Sat. 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Wayman Chapel AME Church 160 N. Kings Hwy. • 803-494-3686 www.waymanchapelame.com Reverened Laddie N. Howard Church School 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Wed. Bible Study 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm

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Anglican Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am

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First Assembly of God 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 www.sumterﬁrstag.org Jason Banar, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Baptist - Missionary Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

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Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am

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Lutheran - ELCA Non-Denominational St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am Holy Communion: 12:00 pm

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Interdenominational Methodist - United City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com

Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

Catholic - Roman The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM

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First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

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12 years later, motorcycle shop slayings still unsolved BY DANIEL J. GROSS (Spartanburg) Herald-Journal CHESNEE — The families of the four people killed in the Superbike Motorsports shop in Chesnee 12 years ago still hope the case will be solved. The Nov. 6, 2003, murders were Spartanburg County’s first quadruple homicide. Authorities said the killer or killers entered the store on Parris Bridge Road and executed Scott Ponder, 30, his 52-year-old mother and part-time employee Beverly Guy, and employees Brian Lucas, 29, and Chris Sherbert, 26. “It’s a nightmare. I’m exhausted,” said Lorraine Lucas, Brian Lucas’ mother. Various investigators have handled the case during the years, but little has changed, family members said. They said while they’ve grown weary during the years, they remain hopeful. A sketch was released of a person of interest in 2012, but it has not led to an arrest. The

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Leroy Stolzfus runs in the 2015 Harrisburg Marathon in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 8.

22-year-old man runs marathon in Amish garb HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (AP) — An Amish man turned heads as he whizzed by fellow runners at a recent marathon — not because of his speed but because of his unusual racing attire. Twenty-two-year-old Leroy Stolzfus finished the 26.2-mile Harrisburg Marathon on Nov. 8 in just over three hours and five minutes, all while wearing his community’s traditional clothing, Pennlive.com reported. Stolzfus said he’s used to running in slacks and suspenders, and he believes he would have run closer to a three-hour marathon if he hadn’t started out so fast. “I was feeling good, but I kind of almost crashed at mile 15,” Stolzfus said. His clothes were not a factor, the Gordonville resident insists, and he did wear sneakers. “I had no pain whatsoever,” Stolzfus said. “It was more mental anguish than in my legs. You have to train yourself not to think about it. It will just slow you down. I was once told by someone that it’s 20 percent training and 80 percent mental. I do believe that.” Stolzfus, who finished under a minute short of a Boston Marathon qualifying time for his age group, said he turns to running whenever he’s tempted to sin. After getting “involved with some stuff” he said shouldn’t have, Stolzfus was introduced to running by his brother-in-law. Unlike most runners, Stolzfus doesn’t run every day. But he makes a point to get in at least 20 miles a week. “It’s a natural talent, but I do a lot more training than I used to,” Stolzfus said. The future is uncertain for Stolzfus, but he said he is interested in running an ultramarathon and attempting to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

‘I don’t call it a cold case, I call it an old case because we’re still working on it.’ SPARTANBURG COUNTY SHERIFF CHUCK WRIGHT TV show “America’s Most Wanted” aired a segment on the Superbike murders in 2013. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office has implored the help of the State Law Enforcement Division to track down tips and share information that may help lead to a break in the case. Sheriff Chuck Wright said his office has worked consistently on the case for the past 12 years. Wright said he understands why the family is so frustrated, adding that he would feel the same way if it was his son. “I don’t call it a cold case, I call it an old case because we’re

still working on it,” Wright said. The Lucas family has a closet of cataloged files on potential suspects and notes from tipsters. Folders of all sizes and colors line an entire wall of the small room. The folders have names taped to them for easy reference. Were drugs involved? Did someone’s envy of Superbike’s business push them over the edge? Did a family dispute spawn a heinous act? Such questions continue to swirl around in their minds, the Lucas family said. Lorraine Lucas said not a day ends without her thinking of her son and how to solve the case. The family continues to receive tips. When she was on a plane several years ago, Lorraine Lucas sat next to one of the paramedics who was one of the first to respond to the scene of the murders, she said. “He told me, ‘I don’t ever want to relive that day again,’” she said.

The Lucas family said there were several missteps that may have hindered the case, including too many people on the scene, a mix-up of blood samples and parts of the shop not being searched thoroughly. “You just get sick of it. Twelve years later and you feel you’re not any closer today than day one,” Lorraine Lucas said. The Sheriff’s Office said during the years they thought the culprit may be a disgruntled customer, though the Lucas family isn’t convinced. Terry Guy, the former husband of Beverly Guy and stepfather of Scott Ponder, was nearby when the murders took place. He recalls speeding more than 100 mph to the scene and eventually hearing from authorities that his two loved ones were dead. He said if investigators don’t have new leads, they should re-examine old evidence and tips. “There’s enough there to connect the dots,” Terry Guy

said. “This whole community needs healing. There are four people that are dead. They’ve gone on. They don’t have to live in this hell hole.” However, as much as he wants answers, he also is ready to forgive the culprit. “My faith has grown in the last 12 years. I want to see him eye to eye and be able to say, ‘I forgive you,’” Terry Guy said. Melissa Ponder was married to Scott Ponder and they have a son together. She has since moved to Arizona and is remarried. She said their son, Scottie, now 11, is starting to look like Scott. “I’m trying to raise him as normally as I can,” she said by phone Wednesday. “I’ve learned to live with it but would still like to give my son answers.” She’s still hoping for closure and said she is appreciative of the efforts by the Lucas family to try to find answers and keep the investigation going. “It’s been nothing short of a nightmare,” she said.

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Ocean simulator takes guess work out of sea-bound technology Technicians check equipment from a skiff in an indoor wave pool and wind tunnel at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine, that is part of the school’s expansion of its Advanced Structures and Composites Center.

BY PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press ORONO, Maine — Builders of everything from cruise ships and ports to oil rigs offshore wind turbines are tasked with the same question — will their work be strong enough to stand up to the sea? A miniature indoor ocean at the University of Maine could make for a lot less guessing. The school’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center unveiled a $13.8 million expansion Monday that director Habib Dagher said will simulate a stormy ocean to help innovators find out if their creations can withstand the sea’s fury. The indoor facility, six years in the making, will be able to simulate waves more than 100 feet tall and winds of more than 200 mph on scale models to test products, Dagher said. The university unveiled the facility, the centerpiece of which is a 100-foot pool that uses 32 fans and 16 paddles to generate wind and waves, at a Monday ceremony. “It’s really advancing soci-

folks. There’s no facility that can do this right now,” said Anthony Viselli, the manager of the facility and project manager of its equipment’s construction. Dozens of representatives from Maine industry attended the unveiling, including Peter Vigue, chairman and CEO of Cianbro Companies, which oversaw the construction of the building. He said the facility is important for luring offshore business to Maine. “Technology like this will be of significant value going forward in attracting other companies to our state that are in that industry,” he said. The simulated ocean at the university’s campus in Orono was funded by a combination of public and private grants, Dagher said.

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ety by better understanding the ocean — the way things survive in the ocean,” Dagher said. The W2 Ocean Engineering Laboratory will test the strength and seaworthiness of structures such as boats; offshore wind, tidal and wave energy facilities; aquaculture ventures; oil and gas equipment; and critical infrastructure such as ports and bridges, Dagher said. It will also be able to use models of coastal cities — Dagher mentions possibilities such as Portland, Maine and New York City — to simulate how they will be impacted by

sea level rise, he said. That will help test potential protective measures for those cities, he said. The facility is already attracting interest from builders, as workers were testing a

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Center has moved from Sumter County Civic Center to Central Carolina Technical College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center, 853 Broad St. As of Nov. 17, 9,210 people had registered for personal assistance with FEMA and $9.6 million had been given to Sumter County residents, he said. Mixon said debris removal is winding down and if residents know of areas that need clearing, they should contact Sumter County Public Works at (803) 436-2241. In other news, council:

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CHALLENGE FROM PAGE A1 know whose barbecue they tasted. This year’s event also included an antique fire truck and apparatus show and competition, featuring 20 vehicles from various eras and departments. Sumter Fire Department’s 1941 American LaFrance Ladder Truck won both the judge’s award and the People’s Choice Awards. The judges for that competition were fire service professionals.

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TURKEY TROT RESULTS Male winners: • First, Justin Bishop, 34, West Columbia, 16:52; • Second, Jonathon Hicklin, 33, Greenville, 17:26; and • Third, Michael Nance, 38, West Columbia- time 18:14. Female winners: • First, Mary Chandler,16, Greenville, 20:49; • Second, Lorikay Kienzle, 57, Columbia, 21:19; and • Third, April Bowersock, 34, Sumter, 22:54.

Joseph Tereniak, a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army at Shaw Air Force Base and his wife, Olivia, brought their two young sons, William, 2, and Alek, 10 months. The children were tucked into a two-passenger stroller. “I haven’t used it before,” he said of the stroller as he filled up a flat tire with air. “My father-in-law assembled it.” Flying high above was a drone owned by Ronnie Richardson of Sumter, who was trying to get footage of the start of the race, though trees and powerline made it difficult.

Oswego Fire Station No. 14 firefighters, left to right, Tyler Nobles, David Graham, Basset Ali and Richard Kirby won the Firefighter Pit Master Award and the People’s Choice Award at the 6th Annual Capt. Tom Garrity Firefighters BBQ Challenge held on Saturday. Two of the firefighters’ sons, Lawton Kirby, left, and Justin Ali are wearing the station’s firefighter helmets.

• Approved a resolution to abandon the county’s interest in and discontinue the maintenance of Ross Road. County Attorney Johnathan Bryan said the dirt road, located at the rear of several houses, was never accepted into the county’s road maintenance system and maintenance was done on an ad hoc basis; and • Approved first reading of a resolution transferring authority to conduct municipal elections in the City of Pinewood to Sumter County Election Commission. Bryan said election results would solely be determined on the number of votes candidates receive.

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‘Unforgettable’ begins new season on different network BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “Unforgettable” (8 p.m. and 9 p.m., A&E, TV-14) opens its fourth season with back-toback episodes. For the uninitiated, the police procedural stars Poppy Montgomery as Carrie Wells, a police detective with a remarkable talent — or, perhaps, a burden. She has hyperthymesia, a rare condition that enables her to visually remember every moment of her life. Just where did she leave that blue sock on Jan. 23, 2007? Carrie has a picture of it locked up somewhere in her own personal hard drive. And she has the ability to retrieve it at will. Is this a blessing or a curse? As amazing, or terrible, as hyperthymesia sounds, it is not the stuff of comic books. It is not a “super” power. There are real people walking around with such remarkable memories. Some were profiled on a rather popular episode of “60 Minutes” in 2010. Stranger still, among those who appeared in the segment was Marilu Henner, star of “Taxi.” “Unforgettable,” which CBS canceled not once but twice, is not the only show to get picked up by another network after being axed. As Henner no doubt recalls, “Taxi” aired on NBC after ABC stopped paying the fare and canceled it back in 1982. • The WE Network takes a page from Netflix and other streaming services and allows viewers to “binge” on its new series “South of Hell” (6 p.m., TV-14) in one seven-episode dollop. Created by Eli Roth and Jason Blum, “South” stars Mena Suvari (“Chicago Fire,” “American Beauty”) as a demon hunter plagued by the evil she has exorcised from others. • Thanksgiving not only ushers in the shopping season, it marks the beginning of winter-weather-hysteria program-

ming, endless hours of blizzard anticipation and storms covered as if they were military invasions or portents of doom. Just in case the Weather Channel doesn’t have enough real weather drama, it will air “Dead of Winter: The Donner Party” (9 p.m.), a twohour dramatization of the 19th-century account of more than 80 settlers stranded by a blizzard in the Sierra Nevada. • A family best known for its holiday Internet videos seeks new sources of inspiration while preparing for an upcoming viral video on “The Holderness Family Christmas Jammy Jam Special” (8 p.m., UP, TV-G). • The 2015 documentary “The Ties That Bind” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-PG) weaves period interviews and concert footage with new material to look back at the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1980 double album “The River.” • Unhinged women take center stage on “Wives With Knives” (9 p.m., ID, TV-14) and “Momsters: When Moms Go Bad” (10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., ID, TV-14).

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ble turn in “Goldfinger,” Honor Blackman portrayed the goddess Hera in the 1963 mythical adventure “Jason and the Argonauts” (8 p.m., TCM), starring Todd Armstrong and the special effects magic of Ray Harryhausen.

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Poppy Montgomery, left, and Alani “La La” Anthony star in A&E’s “Unforgettable” airing at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. today. day tie-ins on “Kung Fu Panda” (9 p.m., CW, TV-G) and “Merry Madagascar” (9:30 p.m., CW, TV-PG).

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and Javier Bardem star in the 2012 James Bond adventure “Skyfall” (7 p.m., Syfy). • John O’Hurley and David Frei host The National Dog Show (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG), held yesterday in Philadelphia. • “Mysteries at the Museum” (9 p.m., Travel, TV-PG) looks at a letter linking Vice President Aaron Burr to a plot against America. • Participants face real cus-

tomers on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG). • “Great Performances” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings) presents “Andrea Bocelli: Cinema,” a concert of songs from the movies performed by the popular Italian tenor. • A hit man gets a taste of his own medicine on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). • The team encounters the Queen of the Zeros on “Z Nation” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-14). • Thackery prepares to separate conjoined twins on “The Knick” (10 p.m., Cinemax, TVMA).

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Teen questions connection between sex, marriage DEAR ABBY — I am 16 and a sophomore in high school. As someone who is exposed to social media, I Dear Abby see that ABIGAIL many people VAN BUREN emphasize sex as a sign of love. They seem to be saying a happy marriage cannot survive without sex. My parents do not have sex and are distant with each other. They have issues between them. I’d like to know if a happy relationship can survive abstinence from sex. I don’t want to have sex until I’m married. Long-term relationships are not an exception. But guys expect the

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girls they date to have sex with them. Can you help me with this? Abstaining in Alabama DEAR ABSTAINING — Because someone “expects” you to have sex does not mean that you are obligated to. The decision is a personal one, and if you prefer to abstain until after you are married, that is your privilege. A girl who has sex with a boy as a way to hang onto him will be in for a disappointment. If the sex is all that’s keeping them together, he will soon wander when he becomes bored and look for another conquest. You ask if a sexless marriage can be successful and use your parents as an example. (Are you absolutely sure this is true? Or have you assumed it because they are not

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he Syrian refugee debate has become a national embarrassment. It begins with a president, desperate to deflect attention from the collapse of his foreign policy, retreating to his one safe zone — ad hominem attacks on critics, this time for lack of compassion toward Syrian widows and orphans. This, without a glimmer of acknowledgment of his own responsibility for these unfortunate souls becoming widowed and orphaned, displaced and homeless, in the first place. A quarter-million deaths ago, when Bashar al-Assad began making war on his own people, he unleashed his air force and helicopters. They dropped high explosives, nail-filled barrel bombs and even chemical weapons on helpless civilians. President Obama lifted not a finger. In the earliest days, we could have stopped the slaughter: cratered Assad’s airfields, taken out his planes, grounded his helicopters and created a nationwide no-fly zone. (We successfully maintained one over Kurdistan for 12 years between 1991 and 2003.) At the time, Assad was teetering. His national security headquarters had been penetrated and bombed. High-level aides were defecting. Military officers were forming a Free Syrian Army. Against the advice of his top civilian and military aides, Obama refused to in-

COMMENTARY tervene. The widows and orphans he now so ostentatiously champions are the product of his coldhearted refusal to do anything that might sully his peacemaking image. Obama has also charged the Republicans with cowardice, afraid to grant admittance to “3-year-old orphans.” He gave zero credit to the very real Charles Krauthammer concern of governors and other officials that terrorists could be embedded amid the refugees. This is no theoretical proposition. At least one of the Paris attackers came to France by way of Greece. Obama’s own officials have admitted that the absence of thorough data makes it nearly impossible to properly vet Syrian refugees. In response, many Republicans (and some Democrats) called for a pause in admitting Syrians until alternate vetting procedures are developed. In my view, it would have been better to differentiate among the refugees: Admit women, children and the elderly under the current procedures, while subjecting young men of fighting age to a new regime of far stricter scrutiny.

The concerns of GOP officials were quite reasonable. But there was no need for the Republican candidates to allow the Syria debate to be derailed into a cul-de-sac on immigration — as if the essence of the Middle East issue is a relatively small number of potential refugees rather than the abject failure of Obama’s policies. Terror is rising around the world — Sinai, Beirut, Mali, Paris. Brussels was shut down by fear itself. The president, in denial about the collapse of his Syria policy, denounced those demanding a change in course. His secretary of state actually acknowledged a rationale (if not legitimacy) for the machine-gunning of a room full of Charlie Hebdo cartoonists for offending Muslim sensibilities with a drawing. Beyond that is the strategic surrender of the Middle East, for 40 years dominated by the United States, to Russia and Iran, who now dictate the terms. Which is why, for example, we dare not impose a protective no-fly zone. It’s too dangerous. Russia has filled the Obama vacuum. Facing a massive failure of seven years of Democratic foreign policy stewardship, the GOP candidates have instead tried to outbid each other in being tough on Syrian refugees. This descent into xenophobia was led, as usual, by Donald Trump. Amid bushels of word salad, he concurred with registering

American Muslims, raised alarms about Arab-American treachery (“thousands and thousands” on TV cheering the World Trade Center collapse) and promised not only to deny entry to Syrian refugees, but to send back the ones already here. Can you see it? Packing them onto his 757, the one with gold-plated seatbelts, then dumping them — orphans, widows, the lot — into a war zone to await the next regime barrel bomb. Other GOP candidates have issued Trumpian echoes. The Muslim registry had no takers. But some have advocated shutting out all the refugees or taking Christians only. They are chasing the polls showing strong anti-refugee sentiment. How deeply shortsighted. It may work in the GOP primaries. But Trump-like anti-immigrant, anti-foreigner, now anti-Muslim, anti-Arab rhetoric — and don’t forget those cunning Chinese stealing our jobs and ruthless Mexicans raping our women — will not play well in a general election. Politically, it will be fatal. John Kasich has forcefully denounced this slide into the swamp. Where are the others? Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2015, The Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LIBERAL MIND SET WANTS LIBERTY OF CENSORSHIP I am a great supporter of The Sumter Item. I read it every morning front to back. Wednesday, Nov. 25, was a new one for me. Jody P. Foster made the comment of not knowing the editor’s policy on “Letters to the Editor” yet wanted to insert a new policy. The fact is that the policy is on the Opinion Page all the time and is highlighted in a gray tone. Once again the high and mighty liberal mind set wants to have the liberty of censorship for those they disagree with. The United States Constitution provides in the First Amendment the freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press. I may not agree with what you say but I will defend your right to say it. In the letter you ask to remove bigotry from the opinion page. Here is the definition of the word. Bigotry is the practice of having very strong and unreasonable opinions, especially about politics, race, sexual orientation or religion, and refusing to consider other people’s opinions. Instead of trying to change the editorial practices of The Sumter Item, why not use your letter to educate and enlighten those who you disagree with. I am sure that is what letters to the editor are meant to do. What is ironic about your letter is that on the same page was commentary by Walter E. Williams titled “Freedom of Speech Requires Bravery” a timeless article. This is worth saving to reflect back upon when questioning what is said or written. MICHAEL W. BARRY Sumter

DO YOU HAVE WORDS OF WISDOM FOR UNBELIEVERS? This is in response to Jody P. Foster’s letter to the editor on Nov. 25 which was in response to my letter on Nov. 22. I was somewhat baffled by my letter being “race sensitive

(insulting).”I will admit that I used the word “black” a couple of times but it was only in the context of getting across my point. My comments and suggestions were meant for whomever they apply to, not for any particular race. What this letter is really about is why he would call my letter something to do with “bigotry.” When I think of “bigot” or “bigotry,” I think of religion and about people having different opinions. Then I started thinking about your letter on Nov. 24. You started out by saying “I hope some Syrian refugees settle nearby. I hope they find their way to “our town” U.S.A. I hope they make their way to South Carolina, to Sumter.” I remember thinking, who is this person? I will admit I disagreed with you, but I also admit that I didn’t understand what you were really trying to say. Now your letter on the 25th is making sense. I think you think I am a bigot because I mentioned the 10 Commandments, which includes “Thou shalt not kill.” Deuteronomy 5:17 I then started thinking about Syrian refugees and Muslims and the Koran. I Googled “Where in the Koran does it say to kill the infidel?” If you go down to the 5th entry named “Koran command to kill infidels by Winter,” you will find about 40 quotes from the Koran. I will only quote 5:51: “Believers, take neither Jews nor Christians for your friends. They are friends with one another. Whoever of you seeks their friendship shall become one of their number. God does not guide the wrongdoers.” Can you educate us on the Muslim religion? We need to know what we are in for. I believe you have some words of wisdom for us “unbelievers,” and I invite you to do so. JACQUELINE K. HUGHES Sumter

HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your letter to letters@theitem.com, drop it off at The Sumter Item office, 20 N. Magnolia St., or mail it to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, along with the writer’s full name, address and telephone number (for verification purposes only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/ opinion/letters_to_editor.

Cry havoc, followed by milk and cookies

t would be easy to call protesting college students crybabies and brats for pitching hissy fits over hurt feelings, but this likely would lead to such torrents of tearful tribulation that the nation’s university system would have to shut down for a prolonged period of grief counseling. Besides, it would be insensitive. Instead, let me be the first to say, it’s not the students’ fault. These serial tantrums are a direct result of our Everybody Gets A Trophy culture and an educational system that, for the most part, no longer teaches a core curriculum, including history, government and the Bill of Rights. They simply don’t know any better. This isn’t necessarily to excuse them. Everyone has a choice whether to ignore a perceived slight — or to form a posse. But as with any problem, it helps to understand its source. The disease, I fear, was auto-induced with the zealous pampering of the American child that began a few decades ago. The first sign of the epidemic of sensitivity we’re witnessing was when parents and teachers were instructed never to tell Johnny that he’s a “bad boy,” but that he’s “acting” like a bad boy. Next, Johnny was handed a blue ribbon along with everyone else on the team even though he didn’t deserve one. This had the opposite effect of what was intended. Rather than protecting Johnny’s fragile selfesteem, the prize undermined Johnny’s faith in his own perceptions and judgment. It robbed him of his ability to pick himself up

COMMENTARY when he fell and to be brave, honest and hardy in the face of adversity. Selfesteem is earned, not bestowed. Today’s campuses are overrun with little Johnnys, their female Kathleen counterParker parts and their adult enablers. How will we ever find enough fainting couches? Lest anyone feel slighted so soon, this is also not to diminish the pain of racism (or sexism, ageism, blondism, or whatever -ism gets one’s tear ducts moistened). But nothing thus far reported on campuses the past several weeks rises to the level of the coerced resignations of a university chancellor and president. The affronts that prompted students to demand the resignations include: An offcampus, drive-by racial epithet apparently aimed at the student body president; another racial epithet hurled by a drunk white student; a swastika drawn with feces in a dorm restroom. Someone certainly deserves a spanking — or psychoanalysis. Sigmund Freud had plenty to say about people who play with the products of their alimentary canal. But do such events mean that students have been neglected, as protesters have charged? Or that the school tolerates racism? Concurrent with these episodes of outrage is the recent surge on campuses of “trigger

warnings” in syllabuses to alert students to content that might be upsetting, and “safe zones” where students can seek refuge when ideas make them uncomfortable. It seems absurd to have to mention that the purpose of higher education is to be challenged, to be exposed to different views and, above all, to be exhilarated by the exercise of free speech — other people’s as well as one’s own. The marketplace of ideas is not for sissies, in other words. And it would appear that knowledge, the curse of the enlightened, is not for everyone. The latter is meant to be an observation, but on many college campuses today, it seems to be an operating principle. A recent survey of 1,100 colleges and universities found that only 18 percent require American history or government, where such foundational premises as the First Amendment might be explained and understood. Such is the world we’ve created for young people who soon enough will discover that the world doesn’t much care about their tender feelings. But before such harsh realities knock them off their ponies, we might hope that they redirect their anger. They have every right to despise the coddling culture that ill prepared them for life and an educational system that has failed to teach them what they need to know. Weep for them — and us. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. © 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015

DAILY PLANNER

THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE

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GOVERNMENT — The following are closed today: state government offices; Sumter city and county offices; Clarendon CountyThanksgiving offices; City ofSchedule: Manning offices; County offices; Nov. 27,Lee 2015 and City of Bishopville offices. SCHOOLS — The following are closed today: Sumter School District; St. Anne Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier High School; Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3; Robert E. Lee Academy; Thomas Sumter Academy; Wilson Hall; Laurence Manning Academy; Clarendon Hall; Sumter Christian School; Lee County Public Schools; Central Carolina Technical College; USC Sumter; and Morris College. UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. and Farmers Telephone Coop. are closed today. OTHER — The Sumter County Library and Harvin Clarendon County Library are closed until Monday. Clemson Extension Service and the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce are closed today. The Sumter Item is closed today.

SUPPORT GROUPS tion Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: Florence. Call (843) 661-3746. AA — Monday-Friday, noon Sumter Chapter Parents of Murand 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 dered Children (POMC) — Third p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and Support Groups: Nov. 27, 2015 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie Tuesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. 1852. Open to families or friends AA Women’s Meeting — who have lost a loved one to Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren murder in a violent way. St. (803) 775-1852. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, — Third Tuesday each month, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabili775-1852. tation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar AA “How it Works” Group — St., Florence. Call (843) 661Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 3746. 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 494Amputee Support Group — 5180. Fourth Tuesday each month, 441 AA Support Group — Mon5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabiliday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 tation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. St., Florence. Call (843) 661441. 3746. AA Summerton Group — EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. Last Tuesday each month, 11 Manning Al-Anon Family Group — a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Behaviorservice members who have a al Health Building, 14 Church dependent with a disability or St., Manning. Call Angie at illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 435-8085. (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377. Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS:

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — second Monday of each month, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 316-6763. Find them on Facebook.

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at (803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426. Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD, coping skills, claims and benefits. Parkinson’s Support Group — Second Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilita-

Sickle Cell Support Group — last Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call Bertha at (803) 7746181.

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346. Journey of Hope (for family members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 9055620.

THE SUMTER ITEM

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

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Gaﬀney 66/42 Spartanburg 64/43

Greenville 66/44

Columbia 72/45

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IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 70/45

Aiken 69/44

ON THE COAST

Charleston 74/51

Today: Periods of clouds and sunshine; pleasant. High 69 to 73. Saturday: Partly sunny; pleasant. High 69 to 73.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 67/49/pc 40/31/r 64/42/r 55/33/r 78/66/c 62/44/pc 78/63/c 64/49/pc 80/62/pc 64/49/pc 66/42/s 56/37/s 64/47/pc

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Myrtle Beach 72/49

Manning 72/48

Today: Partly sunny. Winds northeast 6-12 mph. Saturday: Times of clouds and sun. Winds east 3-6 mph.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Plan a trip EUGENIA LAST that will ease stress. Set up an interview that involves an institution or educational facility. Revisit your spending and budget your personal finances to suit your current living arrangements. Make romance a priority.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Arm yourself with the knowledge and experience required to reach your goals. Don’t sit back waiting for things to come to you. Start the ball rolling by using your skills to forge into the future. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Deal with partnership issues before it’s too late. If someone has been withholding information or you’ve been keeping secrets, it’s best to clear the air so you can move forward with a clear conscience. Romance is on the rise. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep a level head, especially when it comes to nutrition and exercise. You can’t be too careful when it comes to your health and wellbeing. Take measures at home that will ensure your family is happy and your property is protected. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a jaunt to your local mall or a place that will motivate you to spruce up your looks or improve your living quarters. Sign up for a course that will teach you something you can incorporate into your everyday routine. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Help someone in need, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Set boundaries that ensure you’ll gain respect and feel satisfied with your efforts. Problems at home will be

caused by taking on too much. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do your best to convey to family and friends how important your goals and projects are to you. You’ll make an impact and gain the support you need to follow through with your plans. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can make a difference. Share your ideas and don’t be afraid to do things in your own unique fashion. That’s what will separate you from the crowd and put you in a position of leadership. Be a forerunner, not a follower. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make plans to entertain at home or to bring about positive changes to the way you live. An intellectual approach, as well as discipline and hard work, will bring results that will exceed your expectations. Keep your emotions in check. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Steer clear of emotional manipulators. Make decisions based on what you can afford and what you do best. Falling for someone else’s hard-luck story will interfere with your success. Put yourself first. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be given more responsibility, but with it will come improved status, reputation and clout. Wear whatever nametag you’re given with pride and you’ll advance quickly and connect with the people who can change your life. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll have trouble sticking to what you say you’re going to do. Don’t lead anyone on or you’ll end up looking bad. Put more effort into helping others and using your unique ideas to improve your relationships.

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MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

1-3-15-36-38 PowerUp: 4

2-19-30-38-70 Megaball: 8; Megaplier: 4

16-29-53-58-69 Powerball: 21; Powerplay: 2

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PICK 4 THURSDAY

LUCKY FOR LIFE MONDAY

9-3-2 and 9-0-1

4-7-1-2 and 9-5-6-2

1-12-16-26-42; Lucky Ball: 6

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Sugar Ray, a 2-year-old brindle and white male boxer mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is friendly, active, affectionate and playful. Sugar Ray is great with other dogs and loves lots of attention. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com.

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

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Friday, November 27, 2015 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP FOOTBALL

CAROLINA FOOTBALL

USC’s Elliott struggles with interim coaching role By JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press

THE SUMTER ITEM

Sumter defensive end Raymond Johnson (6) and the rest of the Gamecocks will meet Byrnes today at 7:30 p.m. at Sumter Memorial Stadium in the 4A Division I state playoffs quarterfinals.

Strength vs. strength

Byrnes’ high-octane offense meets Sumter’s shutdown defense in 4A playoff quarterfinal clash By DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Sumter High School will bring a 6-game winning streak into its football game against Byrnes today in the quarterfinals of the 4A Division state playoffs. The Gamecocks have allowed just 34 points over that stretch. The Rebels will come to Sumter Memorial Stadium for the 7:30 p.m. game riding a 6-game winning streak as well. They have scored 282 points over that span, scoring at least 31 in each game. Needless to say, something will have to give to see who advances to the semifinals next week. SHS safety Charlie Miranda likes the way he and his teammates are playing. “I don’t think there is any team in the playoffs that can score a lot of points on us as long as we don’t hurt ourselves,” the senior said. “That’s what happened to us against Dutch Fork (in a 47-21 loss that has been followed by the winning streak). We’re going out and playing really well right now.” Fourth-seeded Sumter comes

“I don’t think there is any team in the playoffs that can score a lot of points on us as long as we don’t hurt ourselves.” Charlie Miranda Sumter High School safety into the game with a 10-2 record under first-year head coach Mark Barnes off of a 41-10 victory over White Knoll in the first round. It is allowing just 11.9 points and 206.8 yards of total offense per contest. The Gamecocks are giving up 103.7 yards rushing and 103.2 passing yards. No. 5 Byrnes, which is 12-1, is averaging 38.2 points. Barnes said the Rebels are a pass-first team that is loaded with several good skill position players. “They’ve got skill players all over the field,” said Barnes, who

COLUMBIA — Interim South Carolina coach Shawn Elliott wanted his 6-game tryout to end Saturday like the head coach on the other sideline — fans chanting his name and an athletic director eager to give him the job full-time. But instead, Elliott has lost four of five games, including the Gamecocks first loss to a lower level team in 25 years — and even a win this weekend over No. 1 Clemson on Saturday may not be enough to save Elliott his job. It’s the danger of being an interim coach. While Elliott did get six games to show his worth, he had to do it with someone else’s talent suffering from low morale in a season that already appeared on its way to disaster. Elliott said he will keep coaching like he can still earn the job, even with close losses to Texas A&M, Tennessee, Florida and The Citadel in the books after he took over for Steve Spurrier, who suddenly retired midseason.

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CAROLINA BASKETBALL

Gamecocks start strong under Martin By PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

led SHS to the Region VI title this season. “That’s hard to deal with. They’ve got a good quarterback, a good running back, four good skill players at wide receiver. Anytime you go up against that type of skill player it’s going to be tough. “We’ve played a few pass-first teams this year. They don’t really do anything out of the norm (scheme-wise); it’s just the players they do it with are good players.” The Rebels, who defeated Gaffney 34-26 in the first round, have rushed the football 312 times this season and passed it 315. They average only 77 yards rushing a contest, but they have five backs who split the carries. They have between 34 and 39 carries apiece for between 130 and 194 yards. Their combined statistics are 712 yards and 10 touchdowns on 179 carries. Passing-wise, quarterback Micah Young has completed 179 of 277 passes for 3,051 yards and 35 touchdowns against just six interceptions.

COLUMBIA -- South Carolina head coach Frank Martin was confident his team would get off to a good start. The Gamecocks are doing just that. South Carolina won the Paradise Jam and is 5-0 for the first time since the 2003-04 season, the last time the Gamecocks made the NCAA Tournament. “Our upperclassmen, their MARTIN offseason work and preparation have allowed them to start this season off the right way,” Martin said Wednesday. “It’s been fun to be part of. It’s been fun to watch those kids grow and go out there and compete.” That’s not always been the case with the Gamecocks in Martin’s first three seasons. He’s turned the roster over several times in building a team he thinks can compete in the Southeastern Conference. What’s left are a group of tough-minded juniors and seniors. Center Laimonas Chatkevicius is a 6-foot-11 senior and a force in the middle — Martin had been on him the past three years for not being more aggressive on the boards. Sindarius Thornwell, a 6-6 junior guard, was an SEC all-freshman team pick two years ago, but slid

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CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Tigers D has bold swagger rivals once had By Mandrallius Robinson Greenville News

CLEMSON -- You do not even need to finish typing his last name. Simply key in “d-js-w-e-a-r” and Google finishes it for you. “DJ Swearinger hit,” it suggests, as if the search engine is saying, “I know you want to watch it again!” In 2012, D. J. Swearinger, then a University of South Carolina senior safety, delivered a hit that still makes Gamecocks smile, Tigers cringe and everyone in be-

tween press replay. With 12:50 remaining and trailing 20-17, Clemson University running back Andre Ellington turned the corner on a wide run to the right. Swearinger darted from the secondary and blasted through Ellington like an airport turnstile. Ellington spun to the turf, and before he returned to his feet, Swearinger squatted in front of him and flexed his arms. Swearinger was flagged 15 yards for taunting, but Clemson did not score again. The hit signified the de-

monstrative dominance Carolina enjoyed in the Palmetto Bowl from 2009 to 2013. Brash, confident and fittingly…cocky. During that fiveyear stretch, Carolina’s defenses were so stingy, so salty and so nasty that a 15-yard taunting penalty was several offenses’ only hope for a first down. That play still lives on in the lore of 30-second YouTube loops. Yet, that style of play no longer lives in Columbia.

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Talley, Carraway power Barons past Bobcats LAKE CITY -- Drew Talley scored 19 points and Brent Carraway added 14 as the Wilson Hall varsity boys basketball team earned a 71-45 victory over Carolina Academy on Tuesday at the CA gymnasium. Grier Schwartz added 11 points for the Barons, who improved to 2-0 and will travel to Hammond on Tuesday. Connor Floyd had 13 points to lead the Bobcats followed by Josh Weaver and Benjamin Lamb with 11 each. WILSON HALL

Talley 19, Carraway 14, Schwartz 11, Sonntag 8, Watford 5, Commander 4, Stone 4, Burgess 3, Lowder 2, Ward 1.

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C. Floyd 13, Weaver 11, Lamb 11, Hill 5, Webster 2, Amos 2, T. Floyd 1.

Laurence Manning 88 Lamar 44

PAMPLICO -- Taylor Lee led five LMA players in double figures with 21 points as the Swampcats earned an 88-47 victory over Lamar High School on Tuesday at the Gatorade Turkey Shootout at the HannahPamplico gymnasium. Shakeel Robinson added 17 points for the ‘Cats followed by Rashad Robinson with 14, Grayson Gamble with 13 and Lamel Sanders with 11.

Thursday in Orangeburg.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Wilson Hall 41 Carolina Academy 8 LAKE CITY -- A trio of scorers helped Wilson Hall improve to 2-0 in a 41-8 victory over Carolina Academy on Tuesday at the CA gymnasium. Jake Meyers, Jackson LeMay and Chandler Scott each had six points for WH.

GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Wilson Hall 52 Carolina Academy 22 LAKE CITY -- Lauren Goodson had nine points and seven rebounds and Betsy Cunningham poured in nine points as well to lead Wilson Hall past Carolina Academy 52-22 on Tuesday at the CA gymnasium. Wilson Hall improved to 2-0 and will travel to Hammond on Tuesday. Allie Gaskins led the Lady Bobcats with nine points. WILSON HALL

Goodson 9, Cunningham 9, Kelley 8, Clark 6, Hutson 5, Munn 4, Fisher 4, Crawford 3, Stokes 2, Duffy 2.

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Gaskins 9, Weaver 5, Dihart 4, Alexander 2, Lee 2.

Sumter Christian 45 Orangeburg Christian 23 Donzell Metz scored a game-high 17 points to lead Sumter Christian School to a 45-23 victory over Orangeburg Christian on Tuesday at the SCS gymnasium. The Bears outscored OC 30-7 in the first half en route to their second victory of the season against one loss. The two teams will play again on

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Wilson Hall 59 Carolina Academy 7 LAKE CITY -- Madison Elmore had 15 points and Waverly McIver added 12 to lead Wilson Hall past Carolina Academy 59-7 on Tuesday at the CA gymnasium. Wilson Hall was playing its season opener.

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TODAY 5:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Alfred Dunhill Championship Second Round from Mpumalanga, South Africa (GOLF). 8 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Practice from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon — College Football: Navy at Houston (WOLO 25). Noon — College Football: Western Michigan at Toledo (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – College Football: Miami at Pittsburgh (ESPN2). Noon — College Football: Marshall at Western Kentucky (FOX SPORTS 1). 12:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Battle 4 Atlantis Third-Place Game from Nassau, Bahamas (ESPN). 12:30 p.m. — College Basketball: NIT Season Tip-Off Consolation Game from Brooklyn, N.Y. (ESPNU). 1 p.m. — NHL Hockey: New York Rangers at Boston (WIS 10). 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Arkansas State at Baylor (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Lipscomb at South Carolina (WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKT-FM 107.5, WDXY-AM 1240). 2:20 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match – Cologne vs. Darmstadt 98 (FOX SPORTS 2). 2:30 p.m. — College Football: Missouri at Arkansas (WLTX 19). 2:30 p.m. — College Basketball: AdvoCare Invitational Semifinal Game from Orlando, Fla. (ESPNU). 3 p.m. — College Basketball: Battle 4 Atlantis Championship Game from Nassau, Bahamas (ESPN). 3 p.m. — College Basketball: NIT Season TipOff Championship Game from Brooklyn, N.Y. (ESPN2). 3:30 p.m. — College Football: Iowa at Nebraska (WOLO 25). 3:30 p.m. — College Football: Washington State at Washington (WACH 57). 3:30 p.m. — College Football: Boise State at San Jose State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 4 p.m. – College Football: Oregon State at Oregon (FOX SPORTS 1). 4:30 p.m. — College Football: Massachusetts at Buffalo (ESPNU). 5 p.m. — College Basketball: Hoophall Miami Invitational from Miami -- Kentucky vs. South Florida (ESPN). 5 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Chicago at Anaheim (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 5:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Wooden Legacy Semifinal Game from Fullerton, Calif. (ESPN2). 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Florida Gulf Coast at Florida (SEC ENTWORK). 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Emerald Coast Classic from Destin, Fla. – Virginia Tech vs. Iowa State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Cleveland at Charlotte (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Carolina at Buffalo (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. — College Football: Baylor at Texas Christian (ESPN). 7:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Hoophall Miami Invitational from Miami -- Memphis vs. Ohio State (ESPN2). 7:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Miami at New York (NBA TV). 7:30 p.m. — High School Football: 4A Division I State Playoffs Quarterfinal Game – Byrnes at Sumter (WIBZ-FM 95.5). 7:30 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Rainbow Wahine Showdown from Waikiki, Hawaii – Arizona State vs. South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5). 8 p.m. — College Football: Tulsa at Tulane (ESPNU). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Las Vegas Invitational Third-Place Game from Las Vegas (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. — PGA Golf: Australian Open Third Round from Sydney (GOLF). 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Northwestern State at Auburn (SEC NETWORK). 9:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Emerald Coast Classic from Destin, Fla. – Birmingham-Alabama vs. Illinois (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 9:30 p.m. — College Basketball: AdvoCare Invitational Semifinal Game from Orlando, Fla. (ESPN2). 10:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Las Vegas Invitational Third-Place Game from Las Vegas (FOX SPORTS 1). 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: New Orleans at Los Angeles Clippers (NBA TV). 11:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Wooden Legacy Semifinal Game from Fullerton, Calif. (ESPN2). Midnight — College Basketball: Great Alaksa Shootout Semifinal Game from Anchorage, Alaska (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 2 a.m. — College Basketball: Great Alaksa Shootout Semifinal Game from Anchorage, Alaska (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

NFL STANDINGS

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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Golden State guard Stephen Curry (30) and the Warriors set a new NBA record with their 16th straight win to start the season on Tuesday, but the defending champs still have bigger goals in mind for the rest of the year.

Warriors want more after making NBA history with a 16-0 start By JANIE McCAULEY The Associated Press

he just told the guys how happy he was that they’re continuing to do those things.” OAKLAND, Calif. — Even though he And there’s no doubt these Dubs are hasn’t been in his usual spot on the the league’s most entertaining team, bench, ailing coach Steve Kerr has conhaving plenty of fun as they chase far tributed plenty to Golden State’s record more than this sizzling start in Novemstart. ber. On Tuesday night, his defending Kerr challenged this group to take it champion Warriors routed the Los Anto another level this season and not setgeles Lakers 111-77 to become the first tle for being the champs, acknowledging team in NBA history to begin a season the Warriors will get everybody’s best 16-0. Hours earlier, Kerr offered his shot in every city and at home. thoughts — then spent the game behind Golden State took that to heart, deterthe scenes still recovering from a pair of mined to show that last season was no back operations as interim coach Luke fluke for a championship-starved franWalton led the squad to its latest win. chise that captured its first NBA crown It hasn’t been easy to be away as he in 40 years. heals. Kerr’s message focused on Golden “It’s boggling my mind what this State’s core values: whole team does,” said former Warriors Joy. Mindfulness. Compassion. Comstar Jason Richardson, who happened to petition. be honored on the record-setting eve“He just reminded everybody, he put ning. “You always wanted for this orgathem up on the white board before we nization to be in this position.” started shootaround and he reminded For Kerr, mindfulness means not relythe guys what those values were,” Waling on just talent to outdo an opponent ton said. “He emphasized to them how or focusing on individual marks. Comproud he was watching them, because passion is for each other and the game we’re hitting all four of those values. of basketball. The first one and the most important “Coach has been great, even behind one is probably joy. He wants us having the scenes. You can tell Luke is kind of fun. It’s a long season, this game’s meant an extension from him,” guard Klay to be fun. Thompson said. “It’s great to hear from “When we hit those four things we’re him again just to reiterate what we’re not only very tough to beat, but we’re all about. That’s what’s carried us over very fun to watch, we’re very fun to the top and we want to continue to do coach, we’re very fun to be around, and those four things.”

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East W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 0 0 1.000 323 182 Buffalo 5 5 0 .500 244 227 N.Y. Jets 5 5 0 .500 234 208 Miami 4 6 0 .400 205 249 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 5 5 0 .500 224 248 Houston 5 5 0 .500 208 228 Jacksonville 4 6 0 .400 211 268 Tennessee 2 8 0 .200 182 233 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 8 2 0 .800 266 186 Pittsburgh 6 4 0 .600 236 191 Baltimore 3 7 0 .300 226 249 Cleveland 2 8 0 .200 186 277 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 8 2 0 .800 222 183 Kansas City 5 5 0 .500 257 198 Oakland 4 6 0 .400 240 259 San Diego 2 8 0 .200 213 282

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 5 5 0 .500 273 253 Washington 4 6 0 .400 221 253 Philadelphia 4 7 0 .364 243 274 Dallas 3 7 0 .300 190 228 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 10 0 0 1.000 299 191 Atlanta 6 4 0 .600 250 214 Tampa Bay 5 5 0 .500 236 254 New Orleans 4 6 0 .400 255 315 North W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 7 3 0 .700 249 198 Minnesota 7 3 0 .700 211 184 Chicago 4 6 0 .400 214 251 Detroit 4 7 0 .364 230 288 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 8 2 0 .800 336 216 Seattle 5 5 0 .500 228 192 St. Louis 4 6 0 .400 179 199 San Francisco 3 7 0 .300 139 252

Thursday’s Games

Detroit 45, Philadelphia 14 Carolina at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Chicago at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

New Orleans at Houston, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Oakland at Tennessee, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Atlanta, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Washington, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. San Diego at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Miami at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. New England at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game

Baltimore at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 3

Green Bay at Detroit, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 6

Arizona at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Seattle at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Chicago, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Houston at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Miami, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Denver at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Carolina at New Orleans, 4:25 p.m. Philadelphia at New England, 4:25 p.m. Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7

Dallas at Washington, 8:30 p.m.

NBA Standings

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Toronto Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Southeast Division Miami Charlotte Atlanta Washington Orlando Central Division Cleveland Chicago Indiana Detroit Milwaukee

W L Pct GB 10 6 .625 — 8 7 .533 1½ 8 8 .500 2 3 12 .200 6½ 0 16 .000 10 W L Pct GB 9 5 .643 — 9 6 .600 ½ 10 7 .588 ½ 6 6 .500 2 7 8 .467 2½ W L Pct GB 11 4 .733 — 9 4 .692 1 9 5 .643 1½ 8 7 .533 3 6 9 .400 5

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division San Antonio Dallas Memphis Houston New Orleans Northwest Division Oklahoma City Utah Minnesota Denver Portland Pacific Division Golden State L.A. Clippers Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Lakers

W L Pct GB 12 3 .800 — 9 7 .563 3½ 9 7 .563 3½ 5 10 .333 7 4 11 .267 8 W L Pct GB 10 6 .625 — 7 7 .500 2 7 8 .467 2½ 6 9 .400 3½ 6 10 .375 4 W L Pct GB 16 0 1.000 — 7 8 .467 8½ 7 8 .467 8½ 6 10 .375 10 2 12 .143 13

Wednesday’s Games

Orlando 100, New York 91 Charlotte 101, Washington 87 Toronto 103, Cleveland 99 Detroit 104, Miami 81 Boston 84, Philadelphia 80 Minnesota 99, Atlanta 95 Sacramento 129, Milwaukee 118 Memphis 102, Houston 93 Oklahoma City 110, Brooklyn 99 San Antonio 88, Dallas 83 New Orleans 120, Phoenix 114 Utah 102, L.A. Clippers 91

Thursday’s Games

No games scheduled

Friday’s Games

Milwaukee at Orlando, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Washington at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Miami at New York, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Memphis, 8 p.m. Detroit at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Houston, 8 p.m. Chicago at Indiana, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Denver, 9 p.m. Golden State at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. Minnesota at Sacramento, 10 p.m. New Orleans at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Denver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Utah, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Portland, 10 p.m. Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

NHL Standings

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 23 17 4 2 36 83 51 Ottawa 22 12 5 5 29 73 64 Boston 21 12 8 1 25 69 61 Detroit 22 11 8 3 25 51 55 Tampa Bay 23 11 9 3 25 55 51 Florida 21 8 9 4 20 55 56 Toronto 22 7 10 5 19 51 62 Buffalo 22 8 12 2 18 46 60 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 22 16 4 2 34 67 43 Washington 21 15 5 1 31 67 47 Pittsburgh 21 13 8 0 26 49 49 N.Y. Islanders 22 11 8 3 25 62 54 New Jersey 21 11 9 1 23 51 52 Carolina 22 8 10 4 20 46 62 Philadelphia 22 7 10 5 19 39 63 Columbus 23 9 14 0 18 57 72

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 22 17 5 0 34 78 57 St. Louis 23 14 6 3 31 62 57 Nashville 21 12 6 3 27 56 53 Chicago 22 12 8 2 26 62 57 Minnesota 20 11 6 3 25 59 54 Winnipeg 23 10 11 2 22 61 74 Colorado 22 8 13 1 17 63 67 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 22 13 8 1 27 55 48 San Jose 22 13 9 0 26 61 56 Vancouver 23 9 8 6 24 67 62 Arizona 21 11 9 1 23 59 61 Anaheim 23 8 11 4 20 45 62 Calgary 22 8 13 1 17 53 80 Edmonton 22 7 14 1 15 56 68 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s Games

Tampa Bay 2, Los Angeles 1, SO Nashville 3, Buffalo 2 Columbus 2, New Jersey 1 Montreal 5, N.Y. Rangers 1 Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 3, OT Washington 5, Winnipeg 3 Carolina 4, Edmonton 1 Vancouver 3, Minnesota 2 N.Y. Islanders 3, Philadelphia 1 Boston 3, Detroit 2, OT Arizona 4, Anaheim 2 Ottawa 5, Colorado 3 Chicago 5, San Jose 2

Thursday’s Games

No games scheduled

Friday’s Games

N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 1 p.m. Nashville at Philadelphia, 3:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Minnesota, 4 p.m. Chicago at Anaheim, 5 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 5 p.m. Carolina at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Montreal at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Columbus, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Calgary at Arizona, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 1:30 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Montreal, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Columbus at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Nashville, 8 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Winnipeg at Colorado, 10 p.m. Ottawa at Arizona, 10 p.m. Calgary at San Jose, 10 p.m.

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Sumter linebacker Ismale Bell (7) and his defensive teammates will try to continue their strong play and shut down a high-powered Byrnes offense today at 7:30 p.m. at Sumter Memorial Stadium in a 4A Division I quarterfinal game.

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nothing of Byrnes’ history prior to this week, and he doesn’t think it will affect From Page B1 him or his teammates. “I just feel like this is His favorite target is another game, the next one Chavis Dawkins, who has 60 for us to play,” said McGee, catches for 1,124 yards and who saw his first varsity 15 TDs. Four others — action in the Dutch Fork Bouvier Howard, Jaylan game and has started ever Foster, AJ Earnhardt and since, recording 21 tackles, Gregory Demarcus -- have a five tackles for loss and 2 1/2 combined 87 receptions for quarterback sacks. “I’m just 1,548 yards and 20 going to do what I normally touchdowns. do, give 100 percent every Miranda said Byrnes tries Friday. I need to go out to take advantage of its there and play physical.” athleticism. Sumter’s offense isn’t too “They want to get the far off the pace of Byrnes players the ball in space and during its winning streak. try and beat you through The Gamecocks have scored the air,” said Miranda, who 248 points, but do it more is fourth on the team with with a run-based offense. 55 tackles. “They try to They are averaging 361 make it athlete versus yards of total offense, 242 on athlete and we’re going to the ground and 119 through have to step up.” the passing game. Barnes said there won’t be Running back Quintein a lot of changes to what his Anderson has rushed for team does defensively to 1,202 yards and 23 stop Byrnes. touchdowns on 166 carries. “You find different ways to Rodney Pitts has 647 yards do what you do, what’s been and five TDs on 89 carries effective for you,” he said. and quarterback Zykeem “We’ve been 4-man front Jackson has 393 yards and most of the season, and we two scores on 59 carries in might do a little more his six games as the varsity 3-man. You do what you’ve starter. done though because they The leading receiver is are comfortable with that Colin Washington with 42 and they’ll play faster catches for 660 yards and defensively.” seven touchdowns. Jackson Barnes isn’t worried about has completed 30 of 41 his team being overwhelmed passes for 413 yards and six by the game or by the fact TDs. the opponent is Byrnes, “We don’t do a lot of which has gained a national different things offensively,” reputation over the years. Barnes said. “We’ve got His biggest concern was three or formations we’re trying to make it as normal going to use and run things a week as possible with the out of them that will give us players out of school all the best chance to be week because of the successful.” Thanksgiving break. Byrnes has limited its foes Sophomore defensive to 107 rushing yards a tackle Ronald McGee knew contest.

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Friday 4A Division I Quarterfinals (9) Dorman at (1) Dutch Fork (5) Byrnes at (4) Sumter (10) Boiling Springs at (2) Fort Dorchester (6) Hillcrest at (3) Goose Creek 4A Division II Quarterfinals (9) T.L. Hanna at (1) Spartanburg (5) Blythewood at (4) Lexington (10) Westwood at (2) Northwestern (11) Nationa Ford at (3) Westside 3A Quarterfinals Upper State South Pointe at Seneca Union at Chapin Lower State Georgetown at Midland Valley Hartsville at Myrtle Beach

2A Division I Semifinals Upper State Newberry at Fairfield Central Lower State Lake Marion at Dillon 2A Division II Semifinals Upper State Saluda at Abbeville Lower State Marion at Silver Bluff 1A Division I Semifinals Upper State McBee at Southside Christian Lower State Latta at Allendale-Fairfax 1A Divison II Semifinals Upper State Ridge Spring-Monetta at Lamar Lower State Lake View at C.E. Murray

Duane Notice, another junior guard, has provided a lift. He was the target of a foulmouthed courtside tirade by Martin two years ago. All are averaging double figures, with Thornwell the MVP of the Paradise Jam. The Gamecocks won the title Monday night with an 83-75 victory over Tulsa. The Gamecocks had earlier beaten DePaul and Hofstra, who upset ranked Florida State in the eight-team tournament. “Everyone’s excited,” said senior forward Mindaugas Kacinas, among the five Gamecocks averaging double figures so far. “We won’t stop here. We’ll keep working hard and even harder because we want success.” South Carolina seemed on the brink of a breakout last season. It brought a sevengame winning streak, including a victory over then ninthranked Iowa State, into SEC play. The Gamecocks then fell into old, bad habits and lost eight of their first 10 SEC games. They rallied to finish 17-16, their first winning mark since going 21-10 in 2008-09. The small taste of success brought new resolve to offseason workouts, they’ve said. The results are obvious. Kacinas averaged better than 17 points a game in the Virgin Islands while Thornwell averaged 13.3 points, seven rebounds and almost four assists in the three tournament games. Martin has spoken with his team about the perils of dwelling on the perfect start. “We’re only one-sixth through this,” he said. Truer tests are ahead. The Gamecocks play South Florida, Drexel, Clemson and St. John’s in December, then finish nonconference play against Memphis on Jan. 2 before jumping into the SEC. The experience is balanced by young talent like McDonald’s All-American P.J. Dozier and bulky post players in Chris Silva and Eric Cobb.

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Lions rout Eagles behind Stafford’s 5 touchdowns DETROIT — Matthew Stafford tied a career high with five touchdown passes, three of them to Calvin Johnson, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 45-14 rout of the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. The Lions (4-7) have won three straight this season and three in a row in their annual Thanksgiving game. The Eagles (4-7) are on a threegame losing streak. They have allowed at least 45 points in two straight games in one season for the first time in team history, according to STATS. Stafford threw for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover by halftime, helping the Lions lead 24-7. He finished 27 of 38 for 337 yards and threw five TDs for the fourth time in his career. Eagles quar terback Mark Sanchez started in place of Sam Bradford, who was inactive with a shoulder injury. Sanchez completed 19 of 27 passes for 199 yards and two TDs.

Clemson 76 Rutgers 58 LAS VEGAS — Clemson head coach Brad Brownell figured his big men might have a size advantage Wednesday night against Rutgers in the Main Event tournament consolation game. He was spot on. Forwards Jaron Blossomgame and Donte Grantham scored 22 points apiece and center Landry Nnoko chipped in 14 for Clemson (4-1), which beat the Scarlet Knights 76-58 at MGM Grand. The Tigers scored 42 points in the paint, dominated the boards by a 36-25 margin and shot 51 percent for the game. Blossomgame, Grantham and Nnoko converted on 22 of 31 shots. Rutgers shot 47 percent but committed 15 turnovers that Clemson converted into 21 points.

best known for leading the Phi Slama Jama teams of the 1980s, has died. He was 93. He died at a retirement facility in Kyle, Texas, on Thanksgiving morning surrounded by family, the school said Thursday. Lewis coached the Cougars for 30 years. He guided Houston to back-to-back NCAA title games in 1983 and ‘84 but never won the national championship, losing to N.C. State in the 1983 final on Lorenzo Charles’ lastsecond shot, one of the NCAA Tournament’s greatest upsets and most memorable plays. Known for plaid jackets and wringing his hands with a red polka-dot towel during games, Lewis compiled a 592-279 record at Houston, guiding the Cougars to 27 consecutive winning seasons from 1959-85. He was honored as the national coach of the year twice (1968 Former Phi Slama Jama and ‘83) and led Houston to 14 coach Lewis dies at 93 NCAA Tournaments and five HOUSTON — Former Uni- Final Fours. versity of Houston men’s basketball coach Guy V. Lewis, From wire reports

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South Carolina closed 2012 was missing the edge it once ranked 11th in total defense used to trounce and irk opFrom Page B1 (315.5), fifth in sacks (3.3), ponents. He attempted to re17th in tackles for loss (7.23), vive it through the last five 21st in passing defense games. However, if a coach It has relocated north. (194.9) and 34th in pass effimust inject swagger into a Clemson’s defense now ciency defense (120.1). team, it will never be susembodies that brazen attiThe Gamecocks won 11 tainable, especially if the tude, especially in its secgames each season from team is not winning. ondary. Starting defensive 2011 to 2013. During that Defenders must have that backs Jayron Kearse, Mack- same span, defenders edge when they arrive on ensie Alexander and T.J. Swearinger, Stephone Gilm- campus. Assessing attitude Green do not hesitate to ore, Melvin Ingram, Antoshould be just as important demonstrate the satisfaction nio Allen, Travian Roberton the recruiting trail as of a swatted pass or a jarson, Devin Taylor, DeVonte evaluating speed and agility. ring hit. Perhaps this group Holloman and Jadeveon Coaches must harness it to walks the line a little better Clowney were all selected in ensure it is unleashed apon personal foul penalties, the NFL draft. propriately. but their post-play chats are Carolina has won merely It does not guarantee just as charged. 10 of its last 23 games. dominance. Clemson has That fiery edge is not This week, the Gamecocks bopped through some letabout trading barbs in preare ranked 89th in total dedowns and lapses this seagame warmups. It is not fense (422.1), 73rd in tackles son. Yet, that brash confiabout waving arms after for loss (5.7), 79th in pass ef- dence dismisses the busted every overthrown pass. It is ficiency defense (131.53) and coverages and missed tacknot about sprinting in 2041st in passing defense les. It instills resolve. It inyard circles after every rou- (206.4). spires the defiant dispositine tackle. Interim coach Shawn Eltion that Carolina and its All of that is spectacle, but liott recognized Carolina fan base once embraced. what those dominant Carolina defenses had, what this Clemson unit has, is substance behind the swagger. Remembering Swearinger only for the occasional flags he drew discounts his importance as an emotional leader and discredits his understanding of the defense. Swagger did not propel him into Ellington. He read the play properly, planted his feet and attacked the ball with a precise angle. Forceful playmakers complement exceptional natural ability with dogged, competBring your gold itive spirit. That elicits reto either of our spect for the requisite prolocations for a cess. Their desire to conquer an opponent compels cash loan on them in film study, practice the spot! and conditioning. Their conIf a loan isn’t fidence does not come from arrogance— at least not all for you, of it. It is developed out of then we the assurance of one’s abiliwill give you ty, comfort in the scheme top dollar for and trust in teammates. That is the best combinayour gold! tion to add punch to a defense. That has helped Thank You For Voting Us #1 1 Clemson ascend to third in the Division I Bowl Subdivi33 West Liberty Street • Downtown Sumter sion in passing defense 18 N. Brooks Street • Downtown Manning (155.4 yards per game), third in tackles for loss (8.8 per game), fourth in pass efficiency defense (97.55) and fifth in total defense (278.2 per game).

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Saturday (1) Clemson at South Carolina, noon (ESPN, WWBD-FM 94.7, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5) Citadel at Coastal Carolina (WWFN-FM 100.1, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

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Elliott said. “What they’ve done in recruiting to get all those four and five star players, let From Page B1 me tell you, they’ve got them rolling in and out of there.” “I’m still approaching it like Interim coaching gigs have I have a shot and in the back of been minefields for other my mind I’m going to tell mySoutheastern Conference self, until they tell me at the coaches too. very end that I don’t. I’m not a Bill Oliver took over at Auguy that gives up or quits,” Elburn after Terry Bowden liott said. stepped aside in 1998. He went Across the field Saturday will 2-3, then retired from football. be Dabo Swinney, who is quite In 2012, John L. Smith dumped familiar with Elliott’s situation. his new job as head coach at Swinney was an interim coach Weber State to go back to Arfor six regular season games in kansas where he had been spe2008 after Clemson fired cial teams coach for three seaTommy Bowden. sons after the Razorbacks fired Swinney won three of his Bobby Petrino. Smith went 4-8, first five games, then knocked didn’t get another season and is off South Carolina at Death now coaching at Division II Valley, walking off the field to Fort Lewis in Colorado. fans chanting “Dabo! Dabo!” A And even when an interim few days later, he got the job coach does well, like Ed Orgpermanently. eron’s 6-2 record at Southern “I feel for all those guys beCal after the school fired Lane cause it’s a tough situation. You Kiffin, it sometimes isn’t go from one of them to the lead- enough. The Trojans passed er of them, all the dynamics over Orgeron and hired Steve that come with that. You sit in Sarkisian, who was fired midthat seat and you don’t really season this year. Orgeron is know all the things you have to now defensive line coach at deal with,” said Swinney, men- LSU. tioning media appearances and “I know this, I wouldn’t want scheduling logistics. to do it again. I really It wasn’t all orange and sunwouldn’t,” Swinney said of his shine for Swinney after he was time as a temp. “But that’s kind hired. He won his division in of part of growing up, too. the Atlantic Coast Conference Sometimes, ignorance is bliss the next year, but went 6-7 in and what you don’t know is a 2010 and had to answer quesgreat thing.” tions about whether he was And Elliott remains positive head coach material. Still, Eltoo. He hasn’t been told he isn’t liott has looked at the Swinney getting the Gamecocks job yet, example to help him through so he is going to assume he still his caretaker period. has a chance to earn that pro“He was blessed with some motion permanently. pretty fine football players at “They’re going to have to that time and propelled that in kick me out of here and tell me to him getting the job and then I didn’t get it or I’ve been reashe made the right moves, hiring signed or I’ve got to do somea great staff, great quality thing else before I just give up coaches, great coordinators,” on anything,” Elliott said.

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SAMUEL L. HERRINGTON JR. Samuel Lee Herrington Jr., 63, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 28, 1952, he was the son HERRINGTON of Samuel Lee Herrington Sr. and Florence Garland Herrington. He attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Edmunds High School, class of 1971. He leaves to cherish his memories: his partner, Eloise Witherspoon of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Herrington of Atlanta; one sister, Sarah Pearson of Sumter; one grandson, Devin Clonts of Atlanta; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Terry Law, officiating, eulogist. The family is receiving friends at the home, 10 Annapolis Way, Sumter. The procession will leave from the home at 10:30 a.m. Floral bearers and pall bearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in the Sumter Cemetery. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. On line memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web — www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

RONALD B. HILL FERNANDINA BEACH, Florida — Ronald Beck Hill, 69, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Nov. 22, 2015, after a long decline with Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Hill was born on Oct. 16, 1946, in Sumter, to Mary Ruth and Otis Monroe Hill. He was the youngest of five

children. Ron served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970, completing tours in Okinawa and the Philippines. After being discharged from the armed services, Ron moved to North Florida in HILL 1970 as a student in the turf management program at Lake City Community College. He was a distinguished member of the golf team at Lake City and later qualified for the U.S. Amateur in 1978 and 1979. While at Lake City, Ron met his wife of 30 years, Peggy Kathryn Richardson, a fellow student at LCCC. Following their graduation from Lake City, Ron was hired as an assistant golf course superintendent at the Harbor Town golf course in Hilton Head Island. While at Hilton Head, Ron worked with renowned resort developer Charles Frazier and golf course architect Pete Dye. In a short time, Frazier and Dye convinced Ron to move back to north Florida, this time to Amelia Island, to manage the construction and grow-in of the three 18-hole courses now known as the Amelia Island Plantation. Under his management, the Amelia Island Plantation was one of the first golf courses in the world to obtain an Audubon certification. In 1997, Ron was awarded the Environmental Stewardship Award through the Golf Course Superintendents’ Association of America. Ron was a certified Florida Naturalist and an avid birder. His love for plants and animals was only surpassed by his love of people. He had a remarkable concern for others. Those who knew Ron recall that he always had time for a conversation with a neighbor and a kind word of encouragement for a friend in need. Ron was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Otis Hill. He is survived by three of his elder brothers and sistersin-law, Marjorie Hill, David and Karen Ripple Hill of Nashville, Tennessee, Julian

“Mac” and Toosha Hill of Sumter, and Michael and Vicki Hill of Charleston. He is also survived by his companion and love of his life, Jacqueline DuPont of Fernandina Beach; his son, Chris and daughter-in-law, Miriam; his son, Ryan and daughter-inlaw, Jennifer; three grandsons, Gavin, Landon and Dylan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Hill was laid to rest on Wednesday beside his parents in Sumter Cemetery. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Walker’s Landing, Amelia Island. Please share his life legacy and leave your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors of Fernandina Beach is in charge of arrangements.

THELMA CROSBY PINEWOOD — Thelma Ruth Pugh Crosby, 71, widow of Wellington “Turk” Crosby Jr., died on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. She was born on Sept. 4, 1944, in the Silver CROSBY community of Manning. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, with the Rev. Willie J. Chandler, pastor, officiating, the Rev. Terry Johnson, Tranell James, Frederick Johnson and Quentin Laron Blanding, assisting. Burial will be in the churchyard cemetery. The family is receiving friends at her residence, 1784 Bethune Road, Pinewood. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

IASYA C. COOKE Iasya Charelle Cooke, 5, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at her home. She was born on May 24, 2010, in Clarendon County, to Ivy Felder and Gartrell Cooke. She was a kindergart-

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015 ner at Manchester Elementary School, Pinewood. She is survived by her parents; paternal grandparents, Mary Samuel and Michael Sanders; maternal grandparents, Thomas COOKE (Marguerite) Thames and Julia Felder Singleton; maternal great-grandmother, Minnie Billie; five aunts, Tamara Cooke, Katorrah (Carl) Williams, Shantrell Thames, Iris Felder and LaToya Canty; one uncle, Justin Felder; the extended Myers family; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Manchester Elementary School gymnasium with Bishop Leroy T. James, the Rev. Edward Sanders, the Rev. Roger Mullins, the Rev. Alvin Webb and the Rev. Cynthia Myers. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of the uncle, Joseph Felder, 10370 S.C. 261 S., Pinewood. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

TRAVEAH C. MYERS Traveah Chanelle Myers, 7, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 1, 2008, in Clarendon County, to Ivy Felder and Travelle (Lakesha) Myers. She was a second-grader at Manchester Elementary School, Pinewood. She is survived by her par-

ents; two brothers, Zion Myers and Elijah Prince; paternal grandparents, Willie and Jessie M. Myers; maternal grandparents, Julia Felder Singleton and Thomas (Marquerite) Thames; maternal great-grandMYERS mother, Minnie Billie; uncles, Antonio, Marvin, Travis and Justin; aunts, Abriell, Angel, Lasonja, Shantrell, Iris and LaToya; the extended Cooke family; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Manchester Elementary School gymnasium with Bishop Leroy T. James, the Rev. Edward Sanders, the Rev. Roger Mullins, the Rev. Alvin Webb and the Rev. Cynthia Myers. Burial will follow in the Hillside Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of the uncle, Joseph Felder, 10370 S.C. 261 S., Pinewood. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

GEORGE MCCRAY George McCray died on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at his home. Born in Sumter County, he was a son of James and Elizabeth Ingram McCray. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 880 Boulevard Road, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

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ANTHONY L. ADGER On Monday Nov. 23, 2015, Anthony LaShawn “Pete” Adger, peacefully departed this life at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was the grandson of the late Johnny and Bernice Adger; he was born on Sept. 26, 1977 in Manning. He attended Military DOD Schools for his formal education. Anthony accepted the Lord at an early age. He continued his spiritual journey and joined The Abundant Life Worship Center in Augusta, Georgia, under the leadership of pastors Hardie and Evett Davis. He is survived by his wife, Vastine Janelle Adger; five children; Ethan, Siyanne, Jadyn, Jayleigh and Devyn of Severn, Maryland; his parents; Gloria (Eddie) Slaton of Augusta; four brothers, Christopher (Jamie) Tenney of Atlanta, Eddie (Yoon) Slaton of South Korea, Lamar Franklin and Andre Wilson of Oklahoma; two sisters, Quashawnda (Vince) Slaton of Augusta, Georgia, and Leonna Franklin of Texas; grandfather, E.C. Slaton of Miami, Florida; uncles, Levern (Linda) Adger of Sumter, Joe (Phyllis) Adger, Jimmy (Tiny) Adger, Calvin Adger and Mitchell (Mary) Adger, all of Manning, Willie (Bernice) Burks of Palmetto, Georgia, Robert (Yolanda) Slaton, Keith Slaton, Randolph Slaton of Greenville, Georgia, Levester, Watmon and Barbara Slaton of Miami; aunts, Sadie Hayes, Linda Miller, Brenda Adger, Sharon Whitfield, Emma Adger and Claudette Adger, all of Manning, Rebbecca Slaton of Greenville, Georgia; granduncles and aunts, special cousin/brother, Quavon Whitefield, special friends, Pastor Evett Davis and Minister Minnie Zimmerman and a host of relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Adger will be placed in the church at noon Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church, Manning, with Pastor Rev. Dr. Lucious Dixon, presiding, and the Rev. Hardie Davis, eulogist. Interment will follow in The Johnny and Bernice Adger Memorial Garden. Family will be receiving at 1975 Conner Road, Manning. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at: jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

LEWIS E. GRANT SR. Lewis Edward Grant Sr., 56, husband of Patreese Brooks Grant entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at Toumey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. He was born in Sumter County on Dec. 23, 1958; he was the son of Minnie Ruth Singleton Grant and the late Deacon Jeremiah Grant Sr. Lewis was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a 1977 graduate of Hillcrest High School. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and was baptized under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. L.W. Walker Sr. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church where he served on the usher board. He was an avid sports fanatic where he excelled in baseball

and softball. He played baseball with Cane Savannah Braves and Expo Explosions and softball with ACME Scrapping. He was employed by the City of Sumter for the last 10 years. He previously worked at Peace Textile for 13 years and Interlake Packaging for 9 years. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memories his wife Patreese Brooks Grant of the home; his mother Minnie Ruth Singleton Grant, of Sumter; four daughters, Calsondra (Neese) Grant of Columbia, Marlene Grant, Darlena Grant of Sumter, Shannon (Mario) of El Paso, Texas; one son, Lewis Edward Grant Jr. of Sumter; four brothers and four sisters; 10 grandchildren; and a host of others close relatives and friends. Public viewing will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Grant will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Dalzell, with the Rev. Dr. Sammie D. Simmons, officiating. Interment will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home 3740 McCray’s Mill Road and at the home of his mother, Minnie Ruth Singleton Grant, 3760 McCray’s Mill Road, Sumter. Job’s Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at: jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

DAVID L. ICE David Luther Ice, 79, husband of Bertie Mae Welch Ice, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at his home. Born March 6, 1936, in Morgantown, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Richard Luther Ice and the late Myrtle Myrl Wines Ice. He was of the Church of God faith and he was an avid CB user with the handle of “Double Eagle”. He is survived by his wife of New Zion; four daughters, Teresa Thomas (Michael DuBose) of Olanta, Claudia Turner of Pamplico, Donna Tedder (Aubrey) of Johnsonville and Mary Cannon of Friendfield; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Twain Ice; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Estees. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Griffith officiating. Burial will follow in the Manning Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home and at other times at the residence, 6155 Newman Branch Road, New Zion. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org.

LOUIS RILEY Louis “Uncle Bubba” “Pap” Riley, 81, widower of Marie Junious Riley, was born on Jan. 26, 1931, in Rimini, a son of the late Jacob and Phronie Hampton Riley. He received his education in the public school system of Clarendon County. He retired from Santee Print. He was a member of Antioch UME Church.

On Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, he slipped away peacefully into his eternal rest. He is survived by his children, Jacob (Ruth) Riley, Mary Lee (Samuel) Nelson, Luetina R. Green and Tina M. Riley; one granddaughter raised in the home, Teragin (Ellison) Holland; three sisters, Lena Ragin, Elanora (John) Simmons and the Rev. Mary Lou Brailsford; two brothers, Benjamin (Lottie) Riley and Esau (Dorothy) Riley; eight sistersin-law, Earnestine Stukes (the Rev. Joseph), Minister Inez Junious, Bishop Dorothy Williams, Lucille McConico (David), Irene Johnson, Mary Junious, Rosa Riley and Mae Mickens Riley; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Antioch UME Church with pastor Barry Gadsden, Bishop Willie Green Jr. and Elder James O. Robinson. Burial will be in Antioch Memorial Garden. The family is receiving friends at the home of Mary Lee (Sammy) Nelson, 1087 Billups Road, Pinewood. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

LUBERTHA SANDERS Lubertha Sanders, 66, widow of Willie Sanders Jr., departed this earthly life on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at her home. Born on Oct. 27. 1949, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Georgianna Spann Moore. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and worked as a farm laborer and dedicated domestic worker. She was saved and baptized at an early age. She was very active in various churches. In 2010, Lubertha joined Enon Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained faithful until her health failed. She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Betty (Bobbie) Frierson; three sons, Ronald (Sherry) Moore of Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, and Christopher (Barbara) Grayson and Herbert Grayson (Cheryll Bracey), both of Sumter; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Evelina Nickens, Gardenia Moore and Frances Brown; four brothers, Robert Moore, James Lee Moore, Eugene (Marie) Moore and Jimmie (Doris) Moore, all of Sumter; one aunt, Hattie Lowery of Paterson, New Jersey; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Enon Missionary Baptist Church, 2990 Pinewood Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Stanley E. Hayes Sr., pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Betty Frierson, 525 Grange Road, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church for viewing at 10:30 a.m. The procession will leave at 11 a.m. from the home of her daughter. Floral bearers will be cousins and friends of the family. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends of the family. Burial will be in Clarks United Methodist Church Cemetery, U.S. 401, Sumter. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

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EARNEST GANT SUMMERTON — Earnest Gant, 61, husband of Diane Gant, died on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at The Brian Center in Columbia. Born on Sept. 20, 1954, in Manning, he was a son of the late Clinton and Eliza Merchant Gant. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Laurel Hill AME Church. The Rev. Marie Harvin, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ivy Cemetery in Davis Station. The family will receive friends at the home of Maxine House, 4731 Moses Dingle Road, Summerton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton, (803) 485-3755.

JOHN R. JACKSON SR. John R. Jackson Sr., 63, entered eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. Born on Dec. 3, 1951, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Charlie and Bertha McCain Jackson. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was employed by Allied Burton and Shaw Air Force Base for many years. “Jack,” as he was affectionately known, gained many friends in his career. At an early age, he began his Christian journey at St. Mark-Four Bridges Missionary Baptist Church. In 1970, he was united in marriage to the late Margaret Delois James and to this union was born four beautiful children, Antwaun Jackson of Leesburg, Virginia, Charity Jackson of Columbia, John R. (Etta) Jackson Jr. of Elgin and Cassandra (Edward) Scott of Brooklyn, New York. He also leaves to cherish his memory: his brothers, Charlie Jackson and Albert (Hattie) Jackson, both of Sumter; four grandchildren, Taylor, Britanni and DeJohn Jackson and Adam Scott; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com Services directed by the staff and management of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

ESSIE MAE L. LESLIE BISHOPVILLE — Essie Mae Lighty Leslie, 71, passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at Bridgepoint Hospital, Washington, D.C. She was the widow of Willie Lee Leslie Sr. and they shared 45 years of marriage together.

Born in Bishopville, she was a daughter of the late James Rufus and Lillie Mae Rogers Lighty. She attended the public schools of Lee County and was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. She retired from the United States Capitol after 25 years of service. Essie is survived by her twins, Willie Leslie Jr. of Anniston, Alabama, and Wilma Theresa Leslie of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Ruth Rouse of Baltimore, Maryland; one brother, Terry Grainger of Baltimore; five nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at St. Paul AME Church, 352 Lynchburg Highway, Bishopville, with the Rev. Arthur Gamble, eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Square Deal Funeral, 106 McIntosh St., Bishopville, has been entrusted with these services. Online condolences can be sent to the family at esquaredealfun@sc.rr.com.

JOHNNIE L. SMITH JR. NEW ZION — Johnnie Ladson Smith Jr., 68, husband of Betty McFadden Smith, died on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. He was born on Oct. 26, 1947, a son of the late Johnnie Sr. and Sallie Lowery Smith. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 10932 Black River Road, New Zion. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JOSEPH L. WILSON Mr. Joseph L. Wilson, the son of Ms. Mary Wilson, entered eternal rest on Nov. 25, 2015, at his residence, 99 Freedom Ave., Elliott. The family is receiving friends at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

ROBERT FELDER Robert Felder, 79, husband of Catherine English Felder, departed this life on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. Born on July 21, 1936, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Willie Felder Sr. and Viola Bracey Felder Palmer. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 1005 Spaulding Ave., Sumter, SC 29150. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

GEORGIE M. JOHNSON Georgie Mae Johnson, 84, wife of Samuel Johnson, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 18, 1931, she was the daughter of Marion and Lottie Saxton Phillips. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 3905 Ardis Pond Road, Dalzell. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Williams Funeral Home, Inc.

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Summons & Notice

should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

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, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as successor in interest to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation and Robin C. Beasley, Defendants.

commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain mortgage of real estate heretofore given by David H. Beasley to CitiMortgage Inc. bearing date of September 15, 1995 and recorded September 18, 1995 in Mortgage Book 630 at Page 1874 in the Register of Mesne Conveyances/Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter County, in the original principal sum of Forty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and 00/100 Dollars ($48,960.00). Thereafter, by assignment recorded on September 18, 1995 in Book 630 at page 1879, the mortgage was assigned to Synovus Mortgage Corp.; thereafter by assignment recorded on May 10, 1996 in Book 647 at page 502, the mortgage was assigned to Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc.; thereafter by assignment recorded on June 24, 2002 in Book 846 at page 1216, the mortgage was assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc.; thereafter by assignment recorded on November 21, 2012 in Book 1179 at page 3020, the mortgage was assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc., and that the premises effected by said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and is 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 City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #25, containing .38 acre, as shown on that certain plat prepared for David H. Beasley, by Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated September 1, 1995, and recorded in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance for Sumter County in Plat Book 95 at page 921, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 10 Wen-Le Court East.

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EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time F/T Class-A CDL driver needed to haul poultry. Night Shift. Must have 2 years verifiable exp & good MVR. Call Walter 540-560-1031 Supervisor needed for trucking company in Sumter, SC to manage local operations & occasional driving. Supervisory experience & good computer skills a plus. Veterans welcome! Call Walter 540-560-1031. School Director An opportunity exists at St. James Lutheran School for an experienced early childhood/elementary educator who loves to get children excited about learning. The director will: Have strong Christian beliefs Have teaching experience and experience in curricular scope and sequence Be accountable for program operation, assuring that instructional strategies reflect the school's philosophy and goals Construct and foster partnerships /relationships with home, school, church, & community Mentor and collaborate with the faculty Work with the school ministry team have excellent communication skills Please contact/send resume in care of Harold Chandler: hchandler76@gmail.com or call (803) 468-3284 Sumter City-County Planning Department Project Manager The Sumter, SC City-County Planning Department seeks a motivated and professional capital projects manager to work in a variety of capacities for an evolving and unique joint City/County Planning Department. Must be capable of independently managing capital quality of life projects from property acquisition and design to construction in such areas as transportation infrastructure, public projects, multimodal greenways, and intersection improvements. The selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate proven local government capital project management experience. Experience managing design consultants, the SCDOT process, engineers, budgets, and contractors is mandatory. This position requires the following: Bachelor's degree in a related field is required along with five years of demonstrated local government experience or equivalent; Master's degree and at least ten years of experience with demonstrated local government project management is preferred. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Mail application from www.sumtersc.gov to: The City of Sumter Human Resources 21 North Main Street Sumter, SC 29150 Maintenance Supervisor for high volume assisted living facility. Must have experience! Paid vacation & personal leave available. Must apply in person at Northwoods Senior Living, 1267 N. Main St. Sumter. Kitchen Supervisor for high volume assisted living facility. Must have experience! Paid vacation & personal leave available. Must apply in person at Northwoods Senior Living, 1267 N. Main St. Sumter.

RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments Nice 1 Br, 1 Ba apt. in downtown area. Hardwood floors, refrigerator & stove, C/H/A, no pets. $450 mo. Call 803-491-5375.

Furnished Homes Waterfront Church Branch 3 bedroom, 2 bath furnished house. $750 per mo. Bobby Sisson 803-464-2730

Unfurnished Homes Lg 3BR 1BA home $550 rent/dep Sm 3BR 1 BA home $525 rent/dep Call 803-468-1900

1 bay garage with paint booth utilities furnished $500 per mo. Bobby Sisson 803-464-2730.

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Homes for Sale 1997 Moble Home. 14x70 3BR, 2BA $12,000 OBO CASH ONLY!Call 803-972-0900

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Commercial Industrial For Sale- Lake Side Restaurant, Bar, Convenience Store, gas pumps & docks. Property is leased. Lake Marion. All equipment & furniture are included. Call 904-554-7663

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Summons & Notice NOTICE OF FILING IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2015-DR-43-1024 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Tammy J. Shillibeer and David W. Shillibeer, Plaintiffs, vs. Ashley M. Pack and Jason P. Shillibeer, Defendants. IN RE: In the Interest of Minor Child, N.A.S., date of birth 4/22/2003 TO: DEFENDANT SHILLIBEER:

JASON

TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Notice of Adoption Proceedings, and Complaint for Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights in the above entitled action, were filed in the Office of the Family Court for Sumter County on the 10th day of August, 2015.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS Autos For Sale 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. $32,000 OBO. Hemi orange pearl w/ carbon fiber stripes. 803-840-0209

LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice PUBLIC AUCTION SUMTER EAST SELF STORAGE 800 MYRTLE BEACH HWY. AUCTION December 12, 2015 10:00 A.M. UNITS FOR AUCTION A-34 - Brittany N. Monroe A-35 - Joy L. Jackson B-6 - Shanna Evans B-23 - Selena Blackwell B-40 - Sandra P. Hill C-13 - Travis McDonald C-35 - Rita Hampton E-27 - Chris Muldrow F-13 - Janel Nielsen F-38 - Sandra P. Hill G-7 - Sandra P. Hill G-8 - Sandra P. Hill G-21 - James Williams G-29 - Aneitra Wilson

Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Elie Management Group intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer,Wine & Liquor at 445 Rast Street, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 13, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and

TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above Plaintiffs have filed an action in the Sumter County Family Court, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, seeking to adopt the above named minor child. This Notice is provided pursuant to Code Section 63-9-730, South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, as amended. Pursuant to said statute you are required withing thirty (30) days of receiving this Notice to: 1. Respond in writing, filed with the Sumter County Family Court, setting forth notice and reasons to contest, intervene, or otherwise respond to this action, and 2. Inform the Court of your current address and/or any changes in your address during the adoption proceedings. Failure to file the required response within thirty (30) days of receiving this Notice constitutes consent to adoption of the child, and forfeiture of all of your rights and obligations with respect to the child.

SUMMONS TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

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 subscribers at their office at 126 Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina, 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, the Plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Lee, Erter, Wilson, Holler & Smith Harry C. Wilson, Jr. 126 North Main Street Post Office Box 580 Sumter, South Carolina 29151 803-778-2471 Attorney for the Plaintiff

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2015-CP-43-01448

STATEBURG COURTYARD

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) 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 answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on June 16, 2015.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be

Riley Pope and Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Telephone (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff A-4551239 11/20/2015, 11/28/2015, 12/05/2015

Public Hearing PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Pinewood will hold a public meeting on December 8, 2015 at its office at Pinewood Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to give an opportunity to become acquainted with a proposed Rural Development project consisting generally of Rural Water Pre-Development Water Project. Citizens will have the opportunity to comment on such items as economic and environmental impacts, service area and alternatives to the project.

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust vs. Marsha K. Daniels, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Pearl Elizabeth McNeil a/k/a Pearl E. McNeil; Jane Bell; Stanley Arnold; Paul Houser; Ann Houser; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-0599, The following property will be sold on December 7, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder:

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 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 #15-CP-43-0599. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016426-00508 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-02337 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Bryan A. Owen; William B. Hughes; Debra K. Hughes; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Oakwood Acceptance Corporation, LLC, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 7, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP, THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 19, CONTAINING 0.70 ACRE ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF WESTGATE SUBDIVISION PREPARED BY EDMUNDS LAND SURVEYORS, INC. DATED MARCH 8, 1996, REVISED APRIL 10, 1996, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER

CitiMortgage Inc., Plaintiff vs. The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of David H. Beasley; Tony G. Beasley aka Tony Grayton Beasley, Sr., and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of David H. Beasley,

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2, 3 &4 Bedroom MH. Scenic Lake MHP, in Sumter/Dalzell area. 499-1500 or 469-6978 Thanksgiving Special (Dalzell) MHP 2BR 1BA, washer, dryer, sewer & garbage P/U. No Pets. $345/mo + $345/dep. Sec. 8 okay. Mark 803 565 7947

SUMMONS AND NOTICE

TMS No. 249-07-01-035 Property Address: 10 Wen Le Court East, Sumter, SC 29150

1 Eaton Blvd, Sumter, SC 29153 247-08-01-015

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

Newly renovated 3 br 1 ba, lg backyard, carport. C/H/A $600 mo Call 803-394-2112 or 803-563-7202.

51 Lincoln Ave. 4 BR 1BA. $525 850 Nevada Cir 3BR 2BA $550 1036 E Sherwood Dr 3BR 1 1/2 BA $700 Plus Dep. $350. Section 8 OK. Call 803-773-8022

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon the unknown Defendants by publication 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.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the County and Township of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being designated as Lot No. 15, Block A, containing .59 acre, and being shown on a plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III dated November 24, 1992, and recorded in the Office of the R.M.C for Sumter County in Plat Book 92 at Page 2121. Subject property being bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by Lot No. 14 and measuring thereon 199.98 feet; on the East by Covent Garden where it fronts and measures 99.99 feet; on the Southeast by the intersection of Covent Garden and Eaton Boulevard and measuring thereon on a line 47.84 feet; on the South by Eaton Boulevard and measuring 140.05 feet; on the Southwest by the intersection of Eaton Boulevard and U.S. Highway No. 15, and measuring on a line 46.45 feet; and on the West by US. Highway No. 15, and measuring thereon 104.87 feet. This property is known as 1 Eaton Boulevard. Derivation: Book 407 at Page 280

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM

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It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the Motion for the Appointment of Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. as Guardian ad Litem for all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America (which are constituted as a class designated as "John Doe") and any unknown minors and persons who may be under a disability (which are constituted as a class designated as "Richard Roe"), it is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America (constituted as a class and designated as "John Doe"), all unknown minors or persons under a disability (constituted as a class and designated as "Richard Roe"), all of which have or may claim to have some interest in the property that is the subject of this action, commonly known as 10 Wen Le Court East, Sumter, SC 29150, that Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, constituted as a class and designated as "John Doe", all unknown minors and persons under a disability, constituted as a class and designated as "Richard Roe", unless the Defendants, or someone acting on their behalf, shall, within thirty (30) days after service of a copy of this Order as directed below, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for the Defendants constituted as a class designated as "John Doe" or "Richard Roe".

Notice of Sale

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Refreshments, Complimentary Gift Wrapping, Storewide Sale (Some Exclusions Apply) Enter for $50 Gift Certiﬁcate (with $20 Purchase)

105 E. Wesmark Blvd. #9 • Sumter, SC • 803-774-5570 Notice of Sale COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 96 AT PAGE 560. 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. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 1996 OAKWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER HONC05526459A&B. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRYAN A. OWEN BY DEED OF WILLIAM B. HUGHES AND DEBRA K. HUGHES DATED JULY 18, 2003 AND RECORDED AUGUST 12, 2003, IN BOOK 902 AT PAGE 1457, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6180 Phoenix Court, Wedgefield, SC 29168 TMS: 100-00-04-034 (lot) 400-00-31-598 (MH) TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-24433

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-477 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Emily C. Lauer and Ryan A. Landrum, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, December 7, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being that property identified as Lot 59 of Mayfield Subdivision as shown on a plat containing 61 lots and which is more fully shown on a plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated December 17, 2003 and recorded in Plat Book PB2004 at Page 48 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 1260 Monterey Drive, Sumter, SC and shown on the Sumter County Tax Map as Parcel No. 155-09-03-013. This being the same property conveyed to Ryan A. Landrum and Emily C. Lauer by deed of Cassandra L. Fries n/k/a Cassandra L. Parkkonen and Sharon A. Fries dated November 25, 2009 and recorded December 1, 2009 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1132 at Page 2736.

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Property Address: 1260 Monterey Dr., Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for

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preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2015-CP-43-01371 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Synovus Bank, formerly Columbus Bank and Trust Company, successor in interest through merger and by name change with The National Bank of South Carolina vs. Anthony T. Coursey aka Anthony Todd Coursey; Leslie G. Coursey; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Midland Funding LLC, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 12/7/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any and all improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Middleton, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 8 on that plat of Country Lane Estates prepared by Lewis E. Leavell, Jr., RLS dated May 16, 1979 and recorded in Plat Book Z-43 at page 49 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Said Lot No. 8 consists of 0.74 acres, more or less, being bounded and measuring as follows: On the NORTH by lands formerly of Baughman, now known as Lot "C" described hereinbelow, and measuring thereon 169.73 feet; on the EAST by said Lot 'G", and measuring thereon 195.29 feet, then a further 25.0 feet to the corner; on the SOUTH by Country Lane, a fifty foot (50') right-of-way, and fronting thereon 25.0 feet from the corner, then a further 159.08 feet; and on the WEST by Lot No.9, said plat, and measuring thereon 195.0 feet. Be all said measurements a little more or a little less and according to aforesaid plat. ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any and all improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot "G", containing 3.13 acres, more or less, of Country Lane Estates Subdivision on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards. RLS, dated August 1, 1989 and recorded October 21, 1993 in Plat Book 93 at page 1796 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 Cardina (1976), as amended. TOGETHER with a 2001 Brillant 28 X 56 Mobile Home, Serial # SHBHAL10427AB located thereon. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Anthony Todd Coursey and Leslie C. Coursey by virtue of a Deed from William Coursey, Jr. dated October 23, 2000 and recorded October 24, 2000 in Volume 785 at page 1089 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

3991 and 4005 Country Lane Sumter, SC 29154 TMS # 159-00-02-109 ( Lot 8) TMS # 159-00-02-110 ( Lot G) TMS # 400028857 (Mobile Home) TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four and 35/100 (4.35%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00722 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Elaine F. Fuller; Landmark Pointe Homeowner's Association, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 7, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 56-A, LANDMARK POINTE SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, SECTION 2, CONTAINING 0.12 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2003 AND RECORDED MARCH 17, 2003 IN PLAT BOOK 2003, PAGE 134 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES, AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELAINE F. FULLER BY DEED OF JEFFREY S. DYSON DATED OCTOBER 31, 2005 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 2005 IN BOOK 1003, PAGE 1863 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3543 Landmark, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 185-07-04-003 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-04788

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00592 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs. Cheryl Speck a/k/a Cheryl Joanne Speck a/k/a Cheryl Joanne Kepler Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Brian Speck a/k/a Brian Irvin Speck a/k/a Brian I. Speck; Karen Speck Wilder a/k/a Karen L. Wilder, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 7, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN SUMTER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 14, MORRIS WAY SUBDIVISION, SECTION #2 AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS , RLS, DATED SEPT. 23, 1998, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK PB98 AT PAGE 1104. THE SAID LOT HAS SUCH BOUNDARIES METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. THIS BEING PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRIAN I. SPECK AND RUTH J. SPECK, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED OF JAMES M MELFIE AND UNCHU MELFIE, DATED 09/24/1998 AND RECORDED 09/25/1998 IN DEED

Notice of Sale BOOK 713, AT PAGE 329 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A . THEREAFTER, RUTH J. SPECK PASSED WAY AND FULL TITLE PASSED TO BRIAN L. SPECK BY OPERATION OF LAW.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1235 Morris Way Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 208-02-01-054 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 4.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-28260

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Amy Nichole Floyd; Justin Paul Racine; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-0682, The following property will be sold on December 7, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 3, Queens Row Subdivision, on a plat prepared by J. Henry Walker, III, PLS, dated September 23, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 99 at Page 988. Pursuant to Section30-5-250 of Code of Laws of South Carolina, reference is hereby craved for the particulars as to the metes, courses, distances, shapes, measurements, and boundaries of said lot. This property is more commonly known as 3136 Queen Chapel Road and is shown on the Sumter County Assessor's tax maps as parcel number 233-00-01-052. Derivation: Book 1089 at Page 2891

3136 Queen Chapel Rd, Sumter, SC 29153-9387 This includes a 2002, GlenBrook mobile home with VIN# NCFL1151ab7342-GB13. The property herein described includes the right, title and interest of the defendant(s) NONE in, of and to any mobile home, currently situated thereon. The interest(s), if any, of said defendant(s) in the mobile home will be transferred to the successful purchaser "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE or otherwise by a non-warranty deed (AND NOT BY A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE).

233-00-01-052 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 6.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0682. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-06628 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

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pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0845.

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Embrace Home Loans, Inc. vs. Omar Stewart; Bobbie Stewart;, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 12/7/2015 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: The following described property, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, with all improvements thereon known as Lot No. 10 of Block C of Green Acres Subdivision and being more fully shown on plat recorded in Plat Book Z-9 at Page 108, records of Sumter County. Said property being bounded as follows: On the North by Lot 12 on which it measures 137.95 ft.; On the East by Lots 11 and 13 on which it measures an aggregate of 180 ft.; On the West by Meadowbrook Drive on which it measures an aggregate of 181.07, a portion of which is in an arc, and on the South by Lot No.8 on which it measures 146.3 ft. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This conveyance is made SUBJECT to all visible and recorded Easements, Covenants, and Rights of Way affecting said property. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Omar Stewart and Bobbie Stewart by virtue of a Deed from Robert Brewer, Jr. and Gail P. Brewer dated June 29, 2005 and recorded July 6, 2005 in Book 987 at Page 1109 in the Office of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

979 Meadowbrook Road Sumter, SC 29153 TMS# 251-03-02-019 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six and 00/100 (6%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Luella Ragins; SC State Housing Corp.; Republic Finance, LLC; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-0845, The following property will be sold on December 7, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 7. Block B, as shown on a plat by Ben J. Makela, RLS, recorded December 13, 2001 and recorded in Plat Book 2001 at Page 783 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Said Lot No. 7 being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by Lot No. 9 and measuring thereon 119.74 feet; on the East by Lot No. 8 and measuring thereon 70.47 feet; on the South by Lot No. 5 and measuring thereon 120.19 feet; and on the West by Gerald Street and fronting thereon 70.32 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This being the property known as 11 Gerald Street. Derivation: Book 825 at Page 1710.

11 Gerald Street, Sumter, SC 29150-3005 248-09-04-032 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

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-06701 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2015-CP-43-1843 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee for Mid-State Trust VII against Estate of Robert Lee Washington, et al., I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, December 7, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Courtroom 1-A, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, located, lying and being in the Shiloh Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and designated as a (2.03) acre, more or less, lot on that certain Plat of Julian R. Allen, RLS, dated August 27, 1980, recorded in the Office of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-44 at page 400; and also shown and designated upon that certain Plat prepared for Robert L. Washington and Mary A. Washington by Prosser Surveying Co., Inc., dated July 27, 1998, which said (2.03) acres is bounded and measures as follows: On the Northwest by lands N/F T.A. Moore and Bertha W. McCray, whereon it measures (602.62') Feet; Northeast by Property N/F Shafter Dickey whereon it measures (383.20') Feet, and on the South by Vega Lane (S.C. Hwy. No. 53), whereon it fronts (464.75') Feet; all measurements being a little more or less. This being property conveyed to Robert L. Washington and Mary A. Washington by deed of Eddie C. Lowery dated July 25, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on September 2, 1998 in Deed Book 716 at page 209. The property passed to Mary A. Washington, Bobbie Washington a/k/a Bobbie Poles-Falk, and Torin Washington as will be seen by reference to the Estate of Robert Lee Washington, Sumter County Probate Court File No. 2011-ES-43-531.

TMS No. 358-00-01-022. Current address of property is 3420 Narrow Paved Rd., Lynchburg, SC 29080. SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER 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 the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder.) No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803/779-8900

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Wendy D. Allen, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Janet L. Wilson a/k/a Janet Louise Wynn Wilson; Wendy D. A l l e n , i n d i v i d u a l l y ; Christopher-George L. Wilson; Elizabeth W. Case; Cynthia B. Allen; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-2149, The following property will be sold on December 7, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 45 on Cain's Point Subdivision, on a plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated August 23, 2000 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 2000 at Page 584. 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 distance of the property delineated thereon. This property is shown as 2860 Millstone Drive, on the Auditor's Tax Map of Sumter County Parcel 209-08-05-001.

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2860 Millstone Drive, Sumter, SC 29154-9511 This includes a 1999, Redman mobile home with VIN# 13909236A/B. The property herein described includes the right, title and interest of the defendant(s) none in, of and to any mobile home, currently situated thereon. The interest(s), if any, of said defendant(s) in the mobile home will be transferred to the successful purchaser "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE or otherwise by a non-warranty deed (AND NOT BY A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE).

209-08-05-001 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, 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 6.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-2149. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-05939 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2012-CP-43-01325 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Colette D. Jones, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot No. 46 of Crowndale Park Section 1 as shown in Plat Book 85, page 213 and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated March 30, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 92, page 584. 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 is the same property generally known as 1569 Crowndale Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 186-02-03-011. This being the same property conveyed to Colette D. Jones by deed of James B. Eubank, Jr. and Angela Fernandez Eubank dated March 11, 2008 and recorded on March 20, 2008 in the Office of the Sumter County Register of Deeds in Book 1102 at Page 2370.

TMS No. 186-02-03-011 Property address: 1569 Crowndale Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.250% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

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 property is shown on the Sumter County Tax Map as Parcel No.: 248-09-03-020.

BERRY BY DEED OF PATRICIA N. TAYLOR DATED JULY 10, 1998 AND RECORDED JULY 10, 1998 IN BOOK 711, PAGE 311 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A . THEREAFTER, SAID PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO ROBERT L. BERRY, JR. AND GAY C. BERRY BY DEED OF GAY C. BERRY DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1999 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 24, 1999 IN BOOK 732, PAGE 1624 IN SAID RECORDS.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01451 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: USAA Federal Savings Bank vs. Latrina Shavon Yarbrough, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Carl Russell Yarbrough, deceased; Kyela L. (minor); J.D. Gainey Construction Company, Inc.; Meadowcroft Homeowners Association; South Carolina Federal Credit Union, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 7, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTED AS LOT NO. 3 IN THE SECTION 6, MEADOWCROFT SUBDIVISION, ON PLAT OF LOUIS W. TISDALE, RLS, DATED JUNE 25, 2001, RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY ROD OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK 2001 AT PAGE 408. THIS PROPERTY IS REPRESENTED ON THE SUMTER COUNTY TAX MAP AS PARCEL 182-11-02-003. IT IS BEING CONVEYED TO CARL YARBROUGH BY DEED OF LLOYD N. WRIGHT AND PHYLLIS R. W R I G H T R E C O R D E D SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THIS MORTGAGE. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CARL YARBROUGH BY DEED OF LLOYD N. WRIGHT, JR. AND PHYLLIS R. WRIGHT DATED OCTOBER 12, 2012 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 2012 IN BOOK 1178, PAGE 176 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3115 Ashlynn Way, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 182-11-02-003 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-09805

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01914 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Mary L. Coates, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being known as 919 Mathis Street shown as Lot No. 28 on Plat recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-10 at Page 28. This

The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without

TMS No. 248-09-03-020 Property address: 919 Mathis 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 compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.250% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2808 Loretto Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 204-08-01-004 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01054 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Gay C. Berry; Robert L. Berry Jr.; South Carolina Department of Revenue, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on December 7, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF SUMTER, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT DATED JUNE 10, 1992 AND RECORDED JUNE 17, 1992 IN PLAT BOOK 92, PAGE 1036 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, 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 GAY C.

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Green Tree Servicing, LLC vs. Gerald S. Welch; Shaw Lumber Company; Hampshire Estates Homeowners Association; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-0748, The following property will be sold on December 7, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, delineated as Lot Number 20 A of Hampshire Estates Subdivision on a plat prepared by Edwards Land Surveyors, Inc., PLS, dated February 23, 2006 and recorded in Plat Book 2006 at Page 100 in the RMC Office for Sumter County. And bounded and measuring as follows: on the Northeast by Lot 17 A and measuring thereon 54.03 feet; on the Southeast by Lot 20 B and measuring thereon 100.06 feet; on the Southwest and measuring thereon 29.05 feet; on the West by the intersection of Dartmouth Drive and Alice Drive and measuring thereon 35.29 feet; and on the Northwest by Alice Drive and measuring thereon 75.0 feet, be the said measurements more or less. This property is known as 2200 Dartmouth Drive Sumter South Carolina and bears tax map Number 203-03-02-041.

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John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014293-00670 FN Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-01716 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, National Association against Tywanna D. Jackson and The United States of America, acting by and through its agency, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 7, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land together with the buildings and improvements thereon situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, Sumter County, South Carolina delineated as Lot 35 of Guignard Park Subdivision on plat prepared by James D. Wilson, RLS, and dated January 25, 2001 and recorded in Plat Book 2001 at Page 98 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, and bounded and measuring as follow: on the East by Decatur Street and measuring thereon 75.0 feet; on the South by Lot 36 and measuring thereon 124.34 feet; on the West by lands of Plowden Holding, Inc. and measuring thereon 74.97 feet; and on the North by Lot 34 and measuring thereon 124.43 feet, be the said measurements more or less. This is the property conveyed to Tywanna D. Jackson by deed of BandM Builders, Inc. dated February 9, 2001 and recorded February 13, 2001 in Deed Book 794 at Page 998 and by Corrective Deed dated July 29, 2004 and recorded August 2, 2004 in Deed Book 948 at Page 238 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 226-14-04-015 Property Address: 1059 Decatur 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 per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.6250%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. The Sale is made subject to the Right of Redemption of the United States of America, pursuant to Section 2410(c), U.S. Code, for a period of 120 days from date of sale. 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.

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2200 Dartmouth Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 203-03-02-041 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0748. 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.

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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 and Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff A-4550929 11/20/2015, 11/27/2015, 12/04/2015

AMENDED SPECIAL REFEREE'S SALE CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-534 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Aurelio R. Bowie, I, A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr., the Special Referee for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, December 7, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lots 22, 23, 24, and 25, in the Geddie Gardens Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat of Thomas M. Reynolds, RLS dated December 20, 1995 and

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This being the same property conveyed to Mary L. Coates, by Deed of Charles R. Fossett and Debra J. Fossett dated June 6, 2008 and recorded June 10, 2008 in Book 1107 at Page 1590 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

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recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book PB95 at Page 1374. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, 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 SC, 1976. This property is more generally known as 1663 Fletcher Drive. ALSO: All of that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lots 26 and 27, Block B, in the Geddie Gardens Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat of Carl J. Croft, RLS dated July 7, 1975 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-37 at Page 11. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of SC, 1976. This property is shown on the 2008 Sumter County Tax Maps as Parcel 268-06-02-017. ALSO: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lots 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32, Block B, in the Geddie Gardens Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat of Ernest L. Culbreth, CE dated September 19, 1950 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-9 at Page 102. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, 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 SC, 1976. This property is shown on the 2008 Sumter County Tax Maps as Parcel 368-06-018.

TMS # 286-06-02-016 (Lots 22-25, Block B) 286-06-02-017 (Lots 26-27, Block B) 286-06-02-018 (Lots 28-32, Block B) Property Address: 1663 Fletcher Drive Sumter, S.C. 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Special Referee for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.00% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Special Referee for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

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