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Facing the death penalty Man, 31, accused in summer killing spree that left 3 dead

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com A 31-year-old Clarendon County man accused of killing three women during a crime spree between Clarendon and Charleston counties during the summer was officially informed Friday that he will face the death penalty for his al-

leged actions.

Under close security, Jeffrey Eady appeared in a Clarendon County court Friday for the official EADY notice hearing that he could be sentenced to death if found guilty for the death of Clarendon County re-

cycling center employee 65-year-old Maybell White.

Eady also faces murder charges in the deaths of 77-year-old New Zion resident Sadie Brown, a family member of the suspect, as well as Charleston County convenience store employee 37-year-old Crystal Johnson.

Third Circuit Solicitor Er-

nest “Chip” Finney III said Eady’s actions during the incident involving White, which also involves armed robbery charges for the theft of the victim’s car, made Eady eligible to face the death penalty.

While not taken lightly, Finney said pursuing the death penalty was the appropriate action, considering the

magnitude of the crimes. “We decided to take this line on the case because his actions made it appropriate to consider,” Finney said.

Because of this, Finney said Eady faces at least two separate trials in Clarendon.

The first trial will be for the SEE EADY, PAGE A7

Mayesville heads to polls Tuesday

5 fight for 2 seats on town’s council

BY JIM HILLEY Special to The Item Five candidates are vying for two seats on Mayesville Town Council in an election Tuesday, as incumbent council member Annette Anderson will compete against Kell Compton, Paul McCombs, Mary Miller and John Ward. The two candidates who receive the most votes in the at-large contest will be elected.

Anderson, McCombs and Compton competed in a special election in April to fill the unexpired seat of Selena Smith.

Anderson was elected to Smith’s seat in that election and is now running for a full term.

Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Mayesville Fire Station, 20 E. Main St. Mayesville is a town of approximately 700 people 10 miles west of Sumter.

City clerk and treasurer Bill Rhodes said the town has an annual budget of about $250,000, with about 80 percent of that budget split between police and maintenance. He said Mayesville Police Chief John Slaten is the town’s only fulltime employee, and the town has three part-time employees, including himself.

BRING A PHOTO ID As this is the first November election since the S.C. Voter ID law went into effect on Jan. 1, a photo ID is required to vote. These can include: • S.C. driver’s license; • S.C. DMV identification card; • S.C. voter registration card with a photo; • Federal military ID; and • U.S. passport.

If some impediment prevents a voter from obtaining a photo ID, he can bring his old registration card to the polls, where he will be allowed to vote a provisional ballot by signing an affidavit asserting the impediment. Acceptable as reasonable impediments are religious objections to being photographed, disability or illness, work schedule, family responsibilities, lack of transportation, etc. Unless it is proved that the voter lied on his affidavit, the provisional ballot will count.

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Issues in the election include attracting jobs and services to the community such as transportation and medical care, Rhodes said.

• Incumbent councilwoman Annette Anderson, a retired teacher, said during the April election that she has known Mayesville all her life and would “always be fighting for the citizens of Mayesville.”

• Kell Compton also campaigned for a seat in April’s election and emphasized his experience on the Mayesville Planning

BY JIM HILLEY Special to The Item A walk around the old downtown of Mayesville evokes a feeling of history, a history that goes back more than 190 years, according to town treasurer and clerk Bill Rhodes.

“The founders started the town about 1821,” he

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Rhodes said Mayes had a big family and built houses for his sons, including the one built about 1840 that Rhodes lives in today, he said.

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Special Olympics gets $3K in fundraiser On Wednesday, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office presented the Special Olympics with an oversized check for $3,000 raised during the department’s Glow Run in Dillon Park.

The 5K run/walk was held at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, to raise money for the games, which will go toward specialized training for the Olympics’ many volunteer coaches and the Spring Games, which give athletes a chance to compete.

The check presentation took place at the Sheriff’s Office.

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Sumter EMS and firefighters process the scene of a fatal hit-and-run incident on Warren Street on Friday.

Police ask for help in search for suspect, vehicle

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com Sumter police are asking the public for help investigating a downtown hit-and-run fatality Friday night on Warren Street.

The incident, which resulted in the death of a 62-year-old woman, oc-

curred about 8:30 p.m., according to police. The incident appeared to happen near the intersection of Warren Court and Warren Street on the short road between Washington and Main streets. Sumter police said they are looking for a darkcolored, mid-sized car which might have possible front-

end damage. The vehicle was last seen on Warren Street heading west toward Broad and Washington streets.

Investigators tarped off the crime scene for processing while the entire short road was blocked off to traffic for several hours.

The name of the victim is being withheld pending fami-

ly notification. No other details were available as of late Friday night.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Sumter Police Department at (803) 4362700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Pregnancy center will celebrate new location with open house

BY JIM HILLEY Special to The Item To promote its new location, the Sumter Pregnancy Center will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at its new location, 529 Oxford St. “We are 100 percent donor funded, so this will be an opportunity for our donors to meet our board members and see how their money is being spent,” said director Kristin Hallal.

The center was previously located on North Main Street. According to Hallal, the new facility offers several advantages over the center’s previous location.

Besides having space for an additional counseling room and more storage, she said being on the ground floor is a big improvement for the center’s clients.

“They love it,” she said. “They can park and walk right in.

“The old location was difficult to find, and upstairs. Being on the ground floor for these ladies in need of assistance is nice.”

She said the new location is more convenient for the young women who typically use the center’s services.

“So many of the women are 16 to 17 years old or in their mid-twenties. It makes it a good location for us.”

As part of the Sumter Pregnancy Center’s open-house festivities, the

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SPARTANBURG — Authorities said a 17-year-old Spartanburg High School student has died after she was hit by an SUV while trick-ortreating with friends on Halloween.

Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said Erica Adrianna Fields was walking along the road when she was hit by an SUV at about 9:30 p.m.

Thursday.

The teen was pronounced dead at the hospital about an hour later.

The Spartanburg Department of Public Safety is still investigating, and no charges have been filed.

Body found at end of Greenville County road GREENVILLE — Authorities are working to identify a body found in a remote area at the end of a Greenville County road.

Sheriff’s deputies were called at about 3 p.m. Wednesday to an isolated area off Whispering Hollow Road.

Investigators said it appears the decomposed body had been there for at least a few weeks.

Coroner Parks Evans said dental records may play a key role in identifying the person, who had had extensive dental work done.

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Sumter Pregnancy Center’s new location at 529 Oxford St. will host an open house on Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include tours, prayers led by local pastors, a ribbon cutting and treats.

Sumter Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Monday, and visitors can enjoy treats provided by several local churches and board members.

Tours of the center will be available, and local pastors will lead prayers at the center as follows: 11 a.m., Pastor Ron Bower of First Church of God; 1 p.m.,

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The phone number for the center has not changed, Hallal said. For more information, call the center at (803) 7738858.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man who authorities said used a stolen identity to get more than $400,000 in medical treatment from an Ohio State University hospital has been sentenced to three years prison.

Kenneth A. Marshall, 41, posed as a South Carolina man for five years in seeking care from Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center and its clinics, authorities said.

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HALLOWEEN SCENES RIGHT: Trick-or-treaters raid the Heathlywood subdivision on Halloween.

BELOW: Ian Mortimer, 9, checks a cut on his knee from where he tripped playing with Ninja Dalton Edwards at the Nuklear Comix Halloween Comicfest on Oct. 26.

Dr. Catherine Zybak’s yard was decked out for trick-or-treaters.

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All Tyriq Davis wanted was some candy.

Scary vampire Kara Cornett attends Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s Trunk-or-Treat.

Kaytie Gaertner approaches a decorated house during a trick-or-treat run on Halloween.

POLICE BLOTTER ASSAULT:

On Monday, a 16-year-old girl was reportedly arguing with a bus driver, who is also the girl’s grandmother, at Crestwood High School when the driver reportedly closed the bus door on the girl’s arm and caught the strings of her pocketbook. The girl was treated for a contusion to her arm.

Her mother told law enforcement the incident is the result of a “family feud.�

STOLEN PROPERTY:

Fifteen cartons of cigarettes were reportedly stolen from a store in the 700 block of South Guignard Drive between 9 and 9:18 p.m. Monday. The cartons are valued at $750. The suspect also reportedly caused $1,500 in damage to the building by climbing through a ventilation shaft.

A charity collection jar containing an unknown amount of money was reportedly stolen from the counter of a business in the 200

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An Xbox 360 with a controller, two flatscreen TVs, a Kindle Fire in a pink case, a silver iPod, a black laptop computer and a remote control were reportedly stolen from the first block of Putter Drive between 7 and 10 a.m. Wednesday. The items are valued at $1,710.

A laptop computer, a PlayStation 3 and four video games were reportedly stolen from the 700 block of Boulevard Road between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Tuesday. The items are valued at $1,265.

FIRE:

The Clarendon County Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire about 10:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Destin Avenue, Manning. When firefighters arrived, flames were showing, and no one was home. The estimated loss was $13,500 in property and $6,000 in content. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Lee schools kept shining thanks to partnership with disabilities board

BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE — Partnerships work when all parties benefit.

A partnership between Lee County School District and the Lee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board is serving to clean two Lee County public schools while providing jobs for adults with special needs.

Work crews from Gibbs Activity Center first began providing cleaning services for Lee Central High School more than 10 years ago, but circumstances, personnel changes and budget cuts served to end the partnership, according to Elease Lloyd, director of day services at LCDSN. David Ruth, a job specialist with the Gibbs Activity Center and a custodian at Lee Central High School, approached District Superintendent Dr. Wanda Andrews in July with a proposal for a work crew to clean Lee Central High School, said Lee County School District Superintendent Dr. Wanda Andrews. “I was very interested in Mr. Ruth’s proposal because we needed additional custodial support at the high school,� Andrews said. “It is very important that we take care of our school buildings.�

It wasn’t long in the

school year before Andrews contacted Ruth to see if a work crew from Gibbs would be available to provide the same service for Lee Central Middle School.

A second contract was established in October for LCDSN to provide custodial services at the middle school. “We could see a big difference in the high school,� she said. “They are well trained to provide the services that we needed.�

Ruth said the partnership is a “tremendous� opportunity for the clients of LCDSN. A work crew consisting of five clients of the board provides cleaning and custodial services at each of the two schools for 20 hours each week. “Typically, workers report to the school at 4 p.m. to sweep and empty trash in each classroom and clean every restroom in the school,� Lloyd said. “By 8 p.m., their workday is done.

When there is a home football game, an adjustment is made in the schedule to allow the crew to pick up debris left in the bleachers.�

Job training and job placement is a primary objective for all of the clients at Gibbs Activity Center, she said. “Each person is assessed, and as a result of that assessment, they are placed on objectives to help them improve in the areas they may

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Lee County School District Superintendent Dr. Wanda Andrews, left, and Lee County Disabilities and Special Needs Executive Director Mary Mack sign a contract in August authorizing a partnership between the two agencies. LCDSN is providing custodial services at Lee Central High School and Lee Central Middle School.

not be able to do too well,�

Lloyd said. “Each of the workers has been trained in areas such as car washing, screening printing, yard work, etc. We train them in different areas in order to prepare the individuals for possible job placement in our communities.�

Job placements can be individual placements where one person is placed on a job with no on-the-job support

by DSN staff or on an “enclave� where several workers are placed on a job with one or more support staff from Lee County DSN Board. The crews hired by Lee County School District to assist the custodial staffs at Lee Central High and Lee Central Middle are enclaves, Lloyd said.

“Our crew members love their jobs, and they are so excited about the fact that they’re earning extra income,� she said. “Some of them earn minimum wages while others earn sub-minimum wages.�

Salaries of the crew members vary depending upon individual circumstances and responsibilities, Lloyd said. “Our enclave supervisor, Buster Addison, allowed the crew to work along with staff for about a week before he completed a time study on each of them to determine if they timed out below, at or above minimum wages,� she said.

Andrews described the partnership with LCDSN as a

win-win situation for both agencies. “We are benefiting from the services we’re receiving, and we’re able to help the community,� she said. “They are doing a tremendous job.

It’s really good for the schools. And it is also good for them (work crew members).�

Mack said the partnership helps LCDSN to achieve its goal of independence for its clients. “This partnership is promoting financial independence for our consumers,�

Mack said. “They are earning a wage. This is a stepping stone for their independence. And that’s what we’re trying to accomplish for them.�

TAKING CARE OF THE COMMUNITY Wilson Hall seniors John Patrick Sears, Ken Ballard and Mary Peyton Zilch visit with a patient at Santee Hematology/Oncology Clinic. The Sumter private school’s senior class recently spent a day performing service projects throughout the community. A group visited the Sumter YWCA where it sorted donations, organized supplies and assembled gift bags. Another group assisted the Sumter Pregnancy Center with unpacking items in its new office and organizing nursery items. Students visited The John K. Crosswell Home for Children where they planted fall plants and played with residents who are not old enough to attend school. The fourth group visited patients at the Santee Hematology/Oncology and Sumter Hematology/Oncology clinics to deliver cards and gift bags filled with items collected by first-grade students. Each senior donated at least one item to one of the agencies.

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Cops: Man who killed 5 lied about hearing GREENWOOD (AP) — The South Carolina man who killed five people before shooting himself lied to relatives about having a court hearing the day of the slayings, investigators said Friday.

Earlier this week, Greenwood County Sheriff Tony Davis told reporters that Bryan Sweatt, 27, had skipped a Tuesday hearing on a pending burglary charge. That’s the day that authorities said he shot the mother of his infant daughter, her parents and two other children before turning a gun on himself.

But in a statement provided Friday to The Associated Press, Davis said he disclosed that information based on what Sweatt’s relatives said the man had told them before killing himself. “It has been confirmed that Bryan Eugene Sweatt was not

scheduled for a court appearance in Greenwood General Sessions court at any time this week on his pending burglary charge,� Davis said. “We now know that this information originated from Bryan Sweatt himself to the family members and is not true.�

Police said Sweatt broke into his girl-

friend’s parents’ house Tuesday in Greenwood and waited for them and the girlfriend to come home.

The victims were identified as Richard Fields, 51; his wife, Melissa Fields, 49; their daughter Chandra Fields, 26; and two of the couple’s grandchildren who lived with them: William Robin-

son, 9; and Tariq Robinson, 11.

Davis hasn’t given a specific motive for the shootings but said it appears they stemmed from a “domestic violence situation.� At a Wednesday news conference, Davis said Sweatt felt that Chandra Fields wasn’t allowing him to see their infant child often enough.

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Toys for Tots applications will be accepted at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, 61 W. Wesmark, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20. Bring your identification and Social Security cards for your children. For questions, call Stephanie at (803) 316-7408 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. only.

The Shepherd’s Center annual flea market and bake sale will be held 7 a.m.-1 p.m. today at 24 Council St. Call (803) 7731944.

An informational meeting on the Affordable Care Act will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at the Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St. The public is invited.

The Annual Sumter Life Chain will be held 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, along Broad Street between North Salem Street and Bethesda Church of God. Call (803) 4817972 for instructions on participation.

Concerned Citizens of Lee County will sponsor an informational forum on the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) at 7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 4, at Cousar Memorial Presbyterian Church, 713 E. Church St., Bishopville.

Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center-Haven of Rest will hold a public meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at New Covenant Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Call (803) 309-8085.

A fundraiser dinner for Ralph Justice Oxendine, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, will be held noon-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Sumter County Training Annex, 1281 N. Main St. Cost: $7 per plate and includes choice of barbecue chicken or pork, rice, green beans, potato salad, roll and slice of cake. Call (803) 983-3499, (803) 8836447 or (803) 934-6948.

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‘JFK: Smoking Gun’ is provocative but too long Secret Service agent accidentally shot the president, McLaren raises disturbing questions about the agency’s peculiar behavior after the shooting, in Parkland Hospital, during the president’s rushed and chaotic autopsy and during subsequent weeks when evidence and photographs simply disappeared.

McLaren also suggests that figures on the Warren Commission — most notably the late Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania — did a strategically selective job of inviting and interviewing witnesses.

Featuring re-enactments, interviews and archival footage, “The Smoking Gunâ€? is filled with the repetition endemic to basic cable histories. While certainly provocative, it turns an hourlong story into a two-hour ordeal. • Is “The Thundermansâ€? (9 p.m. Saturday, Nickelodeon, TV-G) the most annoying show ever broadcast? Probably not.

But it’s a dreadful example of “comedy� aimed at young people, a loud and abrasive punch line-clotted live action cartoon that treats its audience with contempt.

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Sunday, Reelz, TV-PG) dusts off a 20-year-old theory about the murder based on ballistic analysis and detective work old and new.

Back in the 1960s, marksman and ballistics expert Howard Donahue participated in re-enactments of the shooting commissioned by CBS. He then became obsessed by the findings of the Warren Commission.

Based largely on the nature of the president’s wounds, he determined that the explosive third “head shot� could not have been fired from Lee Harvey Oswald’s relatively primitive rifle.

Donahue’s findings were later incorporated into a 1992 book, “Mortal Error,� by Bonar Menninger, which theorized that the third shot came from an accidental firing of a Secret Service agent’s automatic rifle.

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It’s what made “Bewitched� and “The Munsters� beloved for decades. And the level of humor here is on par with most shows aimed at the pre-adolescent.

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Ghosts, goblins, witches, princesses, fairies and superheroes filled the Wesmark Branch of the Sumter County Library for the 8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday. Children’s librarian Janet Galus said the crowd was large and getting bigger as “the second wave� started to filter in after 5 p.m. The event featured treats, refreshments, movies, games and other activities, all at no charge to participants.

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Police stand guard outside Los Angeles International Airport on Friday after a gunman armed with a semi-automatic rifle opened fire at the airport, killing a Transportation Security Administration employee and wounding two other people. Flights were disrupted nationwide.

Gunman kills TSA agent at LAX, wounds 3 others LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man carrying a note that said he wanted to “kill TSA” pulled a semi-automatic rifle from a bag and shot his way past a security checkpoint at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, cutting down one Transportation Security Administration officer and wounding at least three others, authorities said.

The gunman was wounded in a shootout with airport police and taken into custody, authorities said. His condition was not immediately released.

The attack at the nation’s third-busiest airport sent terrified travelers running for cover and disrupted flights from coast to coast.

The slain employee was the first TSA officer killed in the line of duty in the 12year history of the agency, which was founded in the aftermath of 9/11.

Two law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly, identified the gunman as Paul Ciancia, 23, of Pennsville, N.J. He had apparently been

SWAT officers search a parking garage during a security check at LAX after a gunman opened fire at the nation’s third-busiest airport.

living in Los Angeles.

He was wearing fatigues and carrying a bag containing a handwritten note that said he wanted to kill TSA employees and “pigs,” according to one of the officials, who was briefed at LAX on the investigation. Ciancia had at least five full 30-round magazines on him, the official said.

The official said Ciancia was shot in the mouth and leg by two airport police officers.

Early Friday afternoon, Ciancia’s father in New Jer-

sey had called authorities for help in finding his son after the young man sent one of his siblings a text message about committing suicide, Pennsville Police Chief Allen Cummings said.

The chief said he called Los Angeles police, which sent a patrol car to Ciancia’s apartment. There, two roommates said that they had seen him Thursday and that he was fine, according to Cummings.

Cummings said that the Ciancias — owners of an auto body shop — are a

“good family” and that his department had had no dealings with the son.

The attack began about 9:20 a.m. when the gunman pulled an assault-style rifle from a bag and began firing inside Terminal 3, Los Angeles Airport Police Chief Patrick Gannon said. The terminal serves such airlines as Virgin America, AirTran, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and JetBlue.

The gunman then went to the security screening area, where he fired more shots and went into the secure area of the terminal, Gannon said. Officers exchanged fire with him and seized him, Gannon said.

As gunfire rang out, panicked travelers dropped to the ground. Those who had made it past security ran out of the terminal and onto the tarmac or sought cover inside restaurants and lounges.

“We just hit the deck. Everybody in the line hit the floor, and shots just continued,” said Xavier Savant, who was waiting in the security line where the shooting took place. He described it as a “Bam! Bam! Bam!” burst of gunfire.

killing of Brown and will occur sometime in the next 12 months, and then the capital offense trial for the charges in the White case.

After a two-day manhunt throughout the Southeast, Eady was arrested in June in Mexico Beach, Fla., after authorities there located the vehicle he was suspected of driving at the time. Shortly after the arrest, authorities in Florida announced that they thought they had recovered the weapon used in the killings.

Eady first became a suspect in late May after Brown, his cousin, was reported missing by a caregiver. Her body was found in a wooded area near her home a few days later.

Shortly after Brown was reported missing, however, White was found shot to death at the 527 Subdivision Road recycling center.

And while responding to the crime scene at the recycling center, Clarendon authorities were notified that someone had used a bank card belonging to Brown at a Charleston location. That same day, Johnson was robbed and shot to death in Charleston County.

Eady had been out of jail for less than a year at the time of the incidents, having served 10 years in state prison for armed robbery.

The first attempt to hold a bond hearing for Eady in Clarendon County back in June had to be postponed a day because Eady, just before the hearing, used the clasp on his admittance bracelet at the Clarendon County Detention Center to slit his wrist.

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OBITUARIES GLADYS H. FUDGER Gladys Harper Fudger, age 87, died on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at NHC Healthcare.

Born in Marion, she was a daughter of the late Ira J. and Mary Brigman Harper.

Mrs. Fudger was a member of FUDGER the Daughters of American Revolution, where she was Sumter’s 100th member; Eastern Star; Cosmopolitan Club; Sumter Historical Society; and a former member of the Sumter Garden Club.

She was a volunteer for the Red Cross. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where she served as director of the preschool and also taught Sunday school.

She was an avid painter and enjoyed traveling.

She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend.

Surviving are Mrs. Fudger’s husband,

| Merle Baker; two sons, Dr. Wesley John Fudger Jr. and his wife, Louise, of Sumter and Larry Edward Fudger and his wife, Margaret, of Sumter; two daughters, Mary Beth Weathersbee and her husband, Buz, of Sumter and Jill Fudger Baxter and her husband, Sam, of Columbia; nine grandchildren, Beth Corbett, Trey Fudger, Tripp Weathersbee, Katy Weathersbee, William Fudger, Rebecca Fudger, Chip Baxter, Bryson Baxter and Kyle Weathersbee; and three greatgrandchildren, Wes Corbett, Brennan Fudger and Holden Fudger.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved first husband, Wesley John Fudger; a daughter, Linda Susan Fudger; one sister, Mamie H. Owens; and three brothers, Rembert Harper, Carl Harper and Lyle Harper.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.

Sunday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Webb Belangia officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Owens, Tommy Owens, Jimmy Owens, Eddie Owens, Stephen Harper, Gordon Harper, Mack Harper, Bobby Harper and Kenny Harper.

Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 211 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

VIOLA J. NOEL Viola James Noel was born Oct. 24, 1961, in Sumter County, to the late Isiah and Cecelia Geneva Martin James.

She departed this life on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

At an early age, she joined Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Pinewood. She was edu-

cated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1979 graduate of Sumter High School. She moved to Manhattan, N.Y., shortly after graduation and was employed as a nursing assistant.

She leaves to cherish a devoted husband, Jean Samuel Noel Sr. of Unionville, N.Y.; three stepchildren, Jean Samuel Noel Jr., Sydney Noel and Stephanie Noel of Unionville; mother-in-law, Serencine Pierre of Port-auPrince, Haiti; four sisters, Shirley A. (Morris) Spaulding of Brunswick, Ga., Inez Dinkins of Newark, N.J., and Gladys Jefferson and Thelma J. (Roosevelt) McFadden of Sumter; one brother, Isiah James Jr. of Ridgeland; a brother-in-law, the Rev. Mose Dingle Jr. of Sumter; a sister-in-law, Cosette Noel of Montreal, Canada; one grandchild; four aunts, Virginia M. Jackson, Ethel Bracey, Mary Gibson and Molly (Sammie Lee) Ross of Sumter; one very close friend,

Shelia Phreadgill of Hempstead, N.Y.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The body will be placed in the church at noon today for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center with the Rev. Roosevelt McFadden Jr. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at 734 E. Charlotte, Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to jobsmortuary.net.

SYLVIA COLCLOUGH Sylvia “Pinky” Colclough, 58, passed on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Perry V. and Nora Holmes Colclough.

The family will receive friends at the resi-

dence, 625 E. Brewington Road, Sumter.

Palmer Memorial Chapel of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

YUSUF RAMI BEY Yusuf Rami Bey, 63, husband of Naeemah Reid Bey, departed this life on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born Aug. 10, 1950, in New York, N.Y., he was a son of the late Frederick and Ruth Archer Bowman.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

BENNIE CHARLES Sr. BISHOPVILLE — Bennie Charles Sr. entered eternal rest on Nov. 1, 2013, at Bethea Baptist Healthcare Facility, Darlington.

The family is receiving friends at 784 Jeff Davis Road, Bishopville.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

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ELECTION from Page A1 Commission. He said he is a strong supporter of preserving the historical aspects of the town.

• Paul McCombs is a former police chief and volunteer firefighter in Mayesville.

He said the town needs better zoning, codes enforcement and animal control to attract new business to the community. He said he is also concerned about the lack of emergency shelter for the town.

“Since (1989’s Hurricane) Hugo, Mayesville hasn’t had a way of preparing for disasters,” he said.

McCombs also cited the lack of transportation as hampering residents’ efforts to find jobs.

“They are in a kind of Catch-22,” he said.

“They can’t get transportation until they find a job, so we need to find a way to get transportation to them.”

• Mary Miller is a schoolteacher and bus driver who has lived in

Mayesville most of her life, she said.

She said the community needs teamwork to begin the revitalizing process. “(Revitalizing) Mayesville is going to take a team, and I want to be a member of that team,” she said.

“It will take one brick at a time.”

Miller said she thinks the preservation projects are a good thing and that she hopes the Bland building could be used for a recreation center.

“We need a place for young people to go,” she said. “The young people have nothing to do.”

• Jerry Ward is a retired psychologist for the state of South Carolina. He said Mayesville lacks programs for both the old and the young, and he supports efforts to attract industry or retail businesses to the community.

“We need a dollar store or something like that in the town,” he said.

HISTORY from Page A1 Mayes about 1850 is also still standing and is being renovated, Rhodes said.

Rhodes said the railroad came through in the early 1850s, giving the community a major boost.

“That’s when the town started really blooming,” he said.

“There was a railroad depot there, and the town started really growing.”

He said the town’s heyday was about 1905 or ’07, fueled by cotton farming and railroad shipping.

“There were three banks at one time and three doctors, but after the Depression, everything pretty much moved to Sumter,” Rhodes said.

He said Sumter was growing, and there were more land opportunities there.

When the railroad pulled out, it ripped the heart out of the town, literally.

“It had a North Main and a South Main, and the railroad came right through the middle of town,” Rhodes said. “There was a depot down there and a long platform where everybody unloaded their cotton.

“They tell me that the merchants would come into town, go to

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the Bland stable to get horses and buggies and sell their merchandise throughout the countryside.”

They would stay at the Kineen Hotel and then board the train for the next town, he said.

“A lot of stuff is gone now,” Rhodes said. “I have an old map that was drawn in 1916, and it’s amazing what was down there.”

Fortunately, some of the old buildings in Mayesville are being renovated, and at least some of the history will be preserved.

Rhodes said the town has recently begun restoration work on the Bland livery stable and has obtained a $500,000 grant to restore the Kineen Hotel in the historic downtown area.

He said he could remember when Mayesville was still fairly prosperous, even in the 1960s, with several grocery stores, a dry goods store, a car dealership and three gas stations.

“It was still a fairly good-sized town,” he said. “Slowly, a lot of people were maturing or moving away,” he said. “A lot of them are not coming back to Mayesville.”

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BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Item On a rainy night with limited fan support, Sumter High School’s varsity football squad came out and did what was expected, pounding a rebuilding Conway team 31-6 on Friday at Freddie Solomon Field.

With the win, the Gamecocks evened their record

LOCAL PREP FOOTBALL SCORES THURSDAY Hemingway 44, East Clarendon 0 FRIDAY Sumter 31, Conway 6 Crestwood 35, Lakewood 13 Marlboro County 41, Manning 33 Timberland 50, Lee Central 0 C.E. Murray 56, Scott’s Branch 0 Wilson Hall 27, Laurence Manning 20 Thomas Sumter 32, Robert E. Lee 8 Clarendon Hall 52, Andrew Jackson 28

at 5-5 and, more importantly, secured a first-round home state playoff game by

Barons edge LMA 27-20, end regular season undefeated

running their Region VI-4A record to 3-1.

“We picked up where we left off last week,” Sumter head coach Reggie Kennedy said, referring to his team’s 51-12 demolition of Carolina Forest. “We felt we needed to run the football due to the conditions and MATT WALSH / THE ITEM also protect the football.

Sumter High defensive back Charlie Miranda (3) scans the field as he runs during Defensively we wanted to the Gamecocks’ 31-6 victory over Conway on Friday at Sumter Memorial Stadium’s SEE SUMTER, PAGE B2 Freddie Solomon Field.

Knights win region

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com It was far from a perfect night at Spencer Field on Friday, and the Wilson Hall football team played far from a perfect game.

But by the slimmest of margins, the Barons did pull off a perfect regular season.

With Laurence Manning Academy driving for the tying score late, a fumble at the WH 7-yard line wound up in the hands of John Patrick Sears. Jay Goodson’s 50-yard breakaway run two plays later allowed the Barons to run out the clock and run into the history books with a 27-20 victory. ”It was a tough night for everyone with the weather,” Sears said. “We were just fortunate there at the end. I saw the ball on the ground and was just lucky that I was the one that got to it first. ”It was a case of right place, right time.”

Sears’ recovery helped Wilson Hall finish the SEE BARONS, PAGE B2

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Crestwood running back Ty’Son Williams (5) runs by Lakewood linebacker Trey Barkley (24) during the Knights’ 35-13 victory on Friday at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium in Dalzell. The win secured the Region VI-3A title for the Knights and gives them the No. 1 seed from the region in the 3A state playoffs.

Crestwood tops Lakewood 35-13, get No. 1 playoff seed

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com

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Wilson Hall quarterback William Kinney (9) surges through Laurence Manning’s defense during the Barons’ 27-20 win over the Swampcats on Friday at Spencer Field.

DALZELL — There are three teams sharing the Region VI-3A football title, but only one is getting the No. 1 seed in the state playoffs which begin next week.

And that one is Crestwood High School.

For the first time since 2008, the Knights can call themselves region champions after a 35-13 victory over Lakewood at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium on Friday.

Crestwood finished 4-1 in re-

gion play as did Hartsville, which defeated Darlington 41-0, and Marlboro County, which topped beat Manning 41-33. However, the Knights are the No. 1 seed based on the tiebreaker on the fewest points allowed in the games between the three teams.

Hartsville will be the No. 2 seed and Marlboro the third seed.

Crestwood improved to 8-2 on the season and will find out its playoff foe today. As long as they win, the Knights will be at home all the way through the state semifinals.

“I’m proud of the kids; they worked hard and deserve what they get,” Crestwood head coach Keith Crolley said. “They’ve busted their behinds for us. Now we’ve got a new season – it’s win or go home now, so we know what we’ve got to do.”

Thirty-three Crestwood seniors celebrated senior night.

“Even the guys that don’t get much playing time, they don’t gripe and complain,” Crolley added. “They play hard, they SEE KNIGHTS, PAGE B2

5 Keys to Victory

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com It’s been a week; has it sunk in that the University of South Carolina actually won its football game with then No. 5 Missouri last week?

Now really, tell the truth.

How many of you had turned away from ESPN2 out of frustration after three quarters and a 17-0 Gamecock deficit? Come on, there’s more of you than that.

Regardless of whether you saw it live or had to watch it the next day, USC pulled off arguably the most amazing comeback in the program’s history. Have

there been more exciting finishes? Certainly, but it’s hard to recall a game where Carolina looked so dead in the water entering the fourth quarter and ended up with a victory.

Quarterback Connor Shaw is the reason why South Carolina came back and won the football game.

Upon his entry into the game, the offense finally finished off some drives.

Each of his three touchdown passes were tremendous throws.

That being said, contrary to what the ESPN2 announcing crew was saying, starting quarterback SEE CAROLINA, PAGE B4

USC GAMEDAY

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Mississippi State in Columbia 12:21 p.m. (WOLO)

CLEMSON GAMEDAY

(9) Clemson at Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. 3:30 p.m. (ESPN)

BY DENNIS BRUNSON denniisb@theitem.com Although it was far from a thing of beauty, Clemson’s 40-27 victory over Maryland last week accomplished what was needed by the Tigers.

The win kept them within one game of Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Atlantic Division, allowing the Tigers to hold out hope that FSU will slip up twice in conference play and let them win the division. More importantly and realistically though, it keeps Clemson with one loss in the conversation for a BCS bowl berth.

Up next for Clemson is

Virginia today at 3:30 p.m.

While most fans might see this as a rather pedestrian game for the Tigers, it means a great deal if they hope to have a great season.

Here are five things the Tigers need to have happen to come away with a win today in Charlottesville.

1. BE READY TO GO

The Cavaliers are struggling in a mighty way this season with a 2-6 record.

They are looking for anything they can hang their hats on right now, and a victory over the No. 9 team SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B4

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Generals top Cavs, claim state playoffs spot BISHOPVILLE — Thomas Sumter Academy’s varsity football team clinched the final playoff berth in SCISA Region I-2A with a 32-8 victory over Robert E. Lee Academy on Friday at McCutchen Field.

Michal Hoge ran for two touchdowns and threw two more TD passes to lead the Generals, who improved to 2-7 on the season. Hoge threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Noah White and 42-yarder to Kevin Lewis. Hoge’s scoring runs went for 34 and 5 yards, respectively. Hoge also ran for a 2-point conversion.

Jordan Adams scored TSA’s other touchdown.

The Cavaliers, who finished the year with a 3-8 record, scored the game’s first touchdown. Nick Stokes ran from three yards for the score. Zach Grantham ran for the 2-point conversion.

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EHRHARDT — Clarendon Hall earned the final spot from

AREA ROUNDUP | Region II in SCISA 8-man football with a 52-28 victory over Andrew Jackson Academy on Friday at the AJA field.

The Saints are 7-3 on the season.

MARLBORO COUNTY MANNING

BENNETTSVILLE — Manning High School saw its season come to an end on Friday with a 41-33 loss to Marlboro County on Friday at the Marlboro field.

The Monarchs end the season with a 5-5 overall record and a 1-4 mark in Region VI-3A. Ra’Quan Bennett rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. His touchdown runs were for 44 and 20 yards, respectively.

John Maddox scored on a 2-yard run for Manning and Dontavis Conyers scored on a 1-yard run and had a 78-yard kickoff return for a score.

KNIGHTS from Page B1 practice hard, work hard for another one. When it’s all said and done and the outside people are looking for people to hire, this will be a good group to choose from because they’re not selfish and work hard for one another.”

Crestwood running back Jason McDaniel certainly left a lasting impression, scoring four of the teams’ five touchdowns and rushing for 250 yards on 22 carries.

Junior Ty’Son Williams had the other score for the Knights as he finished with 56 yards rushing on nine carries.

He was hurt at the 8:18 mark of the second quarter, but returned later.

“That was a pretty good game and we

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came out there motivated because we knew (Lakewood) was going to try and stop us from being region champs,” McDaniel said. “We played hard and I ran hard and tried to make plays for the team.”

The Gators finished the year with a 2-8 overall record and a 0-5 mark in league play.

The Knights defense held the Gators to 226 total yards of offense including just 45 yards passing and 181 rushing.

Tyshawn Johnson led Lakewood with 101 rushing yards on eight carries. LHS quarterback Roderick Charles was held to 2 of 6 passing for 21 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed 14 times for negative 15 yards. Terry Singleton,

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KINGSTREE — Scott’s Branch High School ended its regular season with a 1-9 record following a 56-0 loss to C.E. Murray on Friday at the CEM field.

C.E. Murray wide receiver Oceanez Fluitt scored seven touchdowns.

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Crestwood High School ended its season with an 8-2 record with a 24-6 victory over Lakewood on Thursday at J. Frank Baker Stadium.

Scoring touchdowns for the Knights were Trey Davis on a 76-yard run, Julius Pearson on a 35-yard run and Treyshawn Scarborough on a 5-yard run.

Pearson ran for a 2-point conversion and caught a pass from Ellis Green for another.

Davis also ran for a 2-point conversion.

who was also a big factor in the Gators offense, accounting for 81 total yards as he rushed for 68 and hauled in a 13-yard TD catch.

Leading 21-6 at halftime, McDaniel scored twice late in the third quarter on touchdown runs of 18 and 13 yards to give the Knights a 35-6 advantage heading into the final quarter.

The Gators controlled much of the clock in the fourth quarter, holding the Knights to one offensive possession. Offensively, Lakewood scored with 8:37 to play as Charles hit Singleton with a 13-yard TD pass but didn’t muster much of a comeback.

Crestwood took advantage of its first possession and took an early lead on just two plays as Williams scored on a 25-yard TD run to

go up 7-0. Lakewood quickly responded with a Johnson 63-yard TD run on a direct snap, but a penalty resulted in a failed extra point and the Knights led 7-6 at the 8:02 mark of the first quarter.

Three fumbles, one of them lost, in the second quarter hurt Lakewood’s offensive drives.

The Gators even got two gifts from the Knights, including a personal foul penalty after a touchdown and a lost fumble, but the Knights defense held on both occasions.

Two big touchdown runs by McDaniel gave the Knights a 21-6 halftime lead as he scored on runs of 69 and 43 yards on back-to-back offensive possessions.

Crestwood accumulated 231 rushing yards in the first half.

BARONS from Page B1 regular season 10-0 and 9-0 in SCISA 3A play. The Barons are the No. 1 seed in the state playoffs and will host Heathwood Hall next Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the opening round.

LMA finished 7-4 overall and 5-4 in 3A. The Swampcats are the No. 4 seed and will host Cardinal Newman next Friday as well. ”It was exactly the type of game we expected against a quality opponent,” Wilson Hall head coach Bruce Lane said. “We made a lot of mistakes we haven’t normally made this year, and give (LMA) credit because they forced a lot of those. ”But our kids did what we had to do to win. They were resilient and never quit, and my hat’s off to them for that.”

The Barons had four drives in the final quarter in which they came up big on both sides of the ball, counting those last two.

Leading 21-20, WH held on fourth down with LMA driving at the Barons 17.

Wilson Hall took the turnover on downs and turned it into six points on William Kinney’s 31yard, cross-field scamper that forced the Swampcats to go for the touchdown late. ”That changed the whole complexion of the game,” Lane said. “Otherwise they’re down there at the end looking at a game-winning field goal. So our guys were able to make some big plays at big times during the game.”

For head coach Robbie Briggs and the Swampcats, it was another case of the little things coming back to haunt them. LMA lost three fumbles on the night, in-

SUMTER from Page B1 make them one-dimensional by taking away the running game so they would have to throw the football.”

With field conditions starting out not so good and rapidly deteriorating as rain fell for most of the night, Sumter came out running the ball from the start and set the tone on its first possession. Taking the opening kickoff at their 27, the Gamecocks took seven rushes to get into the end zone, with Russell Jenkins doing most of the work. The sophomore running back ran the ball five times for 57 yards, with 31 coming on the final scoring run.

Vincent Watkins’ PAT kick put Sumter up 7-0 with 8:23 on the clock.

Sumter’s defense began what would be a long night for the Conway offense by forcing a three-and-out on the Tigers’ opening possession. The Gamecock offense quickly picked up where it left off, moving the ball from its 40 to the Conway 4 before a 3-yard loss by Jenkins and a penalty pushed the ball back to the 19.

Quintein Anderson rushed six times for 48, but the drive produced no points as Watkins’ 36-yard field goal attempt was wide left.

Four plays later, a low snap resulted in a Conway fumble that set up Jenkins for a 4-yard run and his second touchdown of the night. Watkins’ PAT made it 14-0 with 12 seconds left in the opening quarter.

The defense came up big once again for Sumter in the second quarter as Erick Wright intercepted a Peyton Derrick pass to give the Gamecock offense another short field with which to work. A 34-yard drive took five plays, capped by a 17-yard touchdown run from quarterback James Barnes as Sumter’s lead swelled to 21-0 with 3:16 left in the half.

The Gamecocks maintained that advantage at the half, outgaining the Tigers 263-4, with Conway managing 11 yards through the air and minus 7 on the ground.

After another threeand-out by the Tigers to

open the second half, Sumter drove from its 42 to the Conway 8 before stalling and settling for a 25-yard Watkins field goal and a 24-0 lead with 6:34 left in the third quarter. The key play was a 21-yard Anderson run that got the Gamecocks to the Conway 13.

After being stymied for most of the night by Sumter’s defense, the Conway offense rallied to put together its only scoring drive of the night. Taking over at midfield after a 45-yard kickoff return from Ikeem Coles, the Tigers took 13 plays to find the end zone. Nine calls were on the ground, with four pass completions to mix it up some.

The drive was kept alive twice by offsides penalties against an overzealous Gamecock defense.

The drive ended with a 6-yard pass from Derrick to Bryan Edwards, but Sumter broke through to block Jonathan Nichols’ PAT kick, leaving the score at 24-6 with 1:45 on the clock.

It didn’t take long for the Gamecock offense to answer, with an 8-play, 63-yard drive after the ensuing kickoff. Barnes and Ky’Jon Tyler hooked up twice on the drive, first for 32 yards to the Conway 27 and then for 17 yards and the score, putting Sumter up by the final 31-6 margin with 10:54 left in the game.

Anderson carried the ball 14 times for 101 yards while Jenkins ended with 14 carries for 72 yards and Barnes ran eight times for 36 yards. Barnes closed out the night with 11 completions in 13 attempts for 145 yards.

Kennedy said there is still a chance that the Gamecocks could come out as region champs.

“We still have a chance to win the region championship if West Florence beats South Florence next week,” he said. That would create a three-way tie for first and it would come down to points given up between the three schools.”

Sumter closes out regular season play hosting Wando on Friday.

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With blockers forming a pocket around him, Wilson Hall’s McLendon Sears (7), second from right, charges up the field during the Barons’ 27-20 win over Laurence Manning Academy on Friday.

cluding the final one. Wilson Hall turned one into a second-quarter touchdown and the second one almost resulted in points as well, stopped only by the halftime horn sounding. ”We had so many mental mistakes; that’s the disappointing part,” Briggs said. “Wilson Hall is undefeated for a reason. They pay attention to the details and to the little things. We’ve got to do a better job of coaching and taking care of the little things. That’s what gets you over the top in championship-type matchups like this.”

Despite the loss, LMA gave the Barons all they could handle.

Rashae Bey rushed 25 times for 178 yards and three touchdowns.

He opened the scoring with a 4-yard TD run set up by a failed fake-punt throw by the Barons on LMA’s first possession.

After being held silent in the second quarter, Bey broke out again in the third for two more scores to pull the Swampcats within 21-20. Tyshawn Epps added 94 yards on 11 carries, including 74 yards in the fourth

quarter. ”I was very pleased with the offensive line and the way they blocked today,” Briggs said. “We had a cramping issue and had to rotate a lot of guys in going both ways, but we were able to have a lot of success.”

Wilson Hall had plenty of its own success behind Kinney and Goodson. Goodson paced the Barons with 260 yards and two touchdowns. His 61-yard run in the first quarter tied the game at 7-7 right after LMA’s score and his 1-yard run in the second gave WH a 21-7 halftime lead.

Kinney had 102 yards and two scores of his own. He had a 1-yard TD run in the second quarter as well. ”Our theme this year has been an old (former UCLA head basketball coach) John Wooden quote about chasing perfection and obtaining excellence along the way,” Lane said. “We’ve had an excellent regular season, but that’s just a mile marker now.

There’s three more stops along this trip and we want to be there for all three of them.”

A.C. Flora 49, Dreher 18 Airport 23, Brookland-Cayce 20 Allendale-Fairfax 38, Whale Branch 12 Bamberg-Ehrhardt 21, Edisto 18 Baptist Hill 43, Military Magnet Academy 2 Battery Creek 53, Academic Magnet 21 Beaufort 24, Fort Dorchester 21 Belton-Honea Path 31, Emerald 7 Berea 47, Travelers Rest 0 Berkeley 26, Hilton Head 6 Bishop England 35, Ridgeland-Hardeeville 13 Blue Ridge 10, Greer 9 Bluffton 40, Colleton County 36 Branchville 44, Bethune-Bowman 16 C.E. Murray 56, Scott’s Branch 0 Cardinal Newman 21, Ben Lippen 3 Carolina Academy 62, St. John’s Christian Academy 28 Carolina High and Academy 34, Liberty 14 Carvers Bay 21, Timmonsville 0 Cathedral Academy 40, Faith Christian 38, 2OT Central 35, Andrew Jackson 0 Chapin 25, Camden 20 Chapman 31, Broome 28 Chesnee 48, Crescent 21 Christ Church Episcopal 51, Whitmire 0 Clarendon Hall Academy 52, Andrew Jackson Academy 28 Clinton 42, Woodruff 34 Colleton Prep 41, St. Andrew’s, Ga. 27 Creek Bridge 28, Green Sea Floyds 8 Crestwood 35, Lakewood 13 D.W. Daniel 24, Seneca 0 Denmark-Olar 12, North 6 Dillon 41, Waccamaw 0 Dorchester Academy 26, Holly Hill Academy 25 Dutch Fork 31, Lexington 20 Estill 38, River Bluff 22 Fairfield Central 19, North Central 0 Florence Christian 46, King’s Academy 19 Fort Mill 35, Clover 21 Gaffney 59, Boiling Springs 54 Georgetown 45, Wilson 24 Great Falls 28, Lewisville 13 Greenville 40, Eastside 7 Hammond 17, Heathwood Hall 0 Hanahan 34, R.B. Stall 0 Hartsville 41, Darlington 0 Hillcrest 25, Easley 7 Indian Land 23, Buford 19 Irmo 25, Blythewood 7 James F. Byrnes 54, Dorman 14

James Island Christian 44, Charleston Collegiate 42 Johnsonville 41, Hannah-Pamplico 0 Lake City 12, Kingstree 0 Lake Marion 39, Andrews 13 Lamar 44, McBee 22 Latta 13, Lake View 0 Laurens 43, J.L. Mann 14 Loris 28, Aynor 12 Marlboro County 41, Manning 33 Mauldin 56, Spartanburg 42 McCormick 20, Calhoun Falls 10 Mullins 34, Marion 8 Myrtle Beach 30, North Myrtle Beach 28 Ninety Six 16, Abbeville 13 North Augusta 55, Aiken 13 North Charleston 62, Burke 26 Northwestern 63, Nation Ford 18 Northwood Academy 55, Bible Baptist 22 Orangeburg Prep 50, Augusta Christian 7 Orangeburg-Wilkinson 28, James Island 7 Palmetto Christian Academy 64, Thomas Heyward Academy 34 Patrick Henry Academy 48, Beaufort Academy 20 Pee Dee Academy 32, Greenwood Christian 22 Pendleton 45, Landrum 13 Pickens 31, Southside 27 Porter-Gaud 34, Pinewood Prep 27 Powdersville 66, Blacksburg 20 Richland Northeast 13, Ridge View 7 Rock Hill 27, Lancaster 7 Silver Bluff 33, Barnwell 16 Socastee 29, St. James 6 South Aiken 17, White Knoll 13 South Florence 26, Stratford 14 South Pointe 27, York Comprehensive 10 Spring Valley 38, Lugoff-Elgin 14 St. John’s 51, Lincoln 0 St. Joseph 62, Southside Christian 25 Strom Thurmond 35, Midland Valley 27 Summerville 39, Ashley Ridge 33 Sumter 31, Conway 6 Swansea 48, Gilbert 34 T.L. Hanna 23, Woodmont 21 Thomas Sumter Academy 32, Robert E. Lee Academy 8 Timberland 50, Lee Central 0 Union County 38, Chester 35 W. Wyman King Academy 34, Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy 26 Wade Hampton (G) 14, Riverside 6 Wade Hampton (H) 34, Calhoun County 8

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Walker helps Bobcats beat Cavs 90-84

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Kemba Walker outdueled Kyrie Irving and the Charlotte Bobcats earned their first win of the season.

Walker won the battle of small, but speedy point guards, scoring 23 points and handing out seven assists to help the Bobcats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 90-84 on Friday night in their home opener.

Walker hit a 3-pointer over Irving with 58 seconds left to break a tie.

The Cavaliers had two chances to tie, but Josh McRoberts came up with a steal and Jarrett Jack had an air-ball on a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left.

Gerald Henderson added two free throws in the final 11 seconds to make it a twopossession game and help seal the win.

TIMBERWOLVES THUNDER

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MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Love had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Ricky Rubio added 14 points, 10 assists and five steals to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 100-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.

Nikola Pekovic had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota, which played surprisingly good defense against Kevin Durant and the Thunder. Derrick Williams had 10 points and seven rebounds for Minnesota after not playing in the opener.

Durant scored 13 points on 4-for-11 shooting and had

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Charlotte’s Kemba Walker, left, is fouled by Cleveland’s Anthony Bennett in the second half of the Bobcats’ 90-84 victory over the Cavaliers on Friday in Charlotte.

trouble finding clean look against a Timberwolves team that was supposed to be porous on defense. But the Thunder shot 35 percent and turned the ball over 21 times to get run out of the building.

HAWKS RAPTORS

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ATLANTA — Al Horford had 22 points and 16 rebounds, three other Atlanta starters scored in double figures and the Hawks defeated the Toronto Raptors 102-95 on Friday night to give Mike Budenholzer his first head coaching victory.

The Hawks built an 18-

point lead late in the third quarter, then held off a Raptors comeback in the final period. Jeff Teague and Kyle Korver had 17 points apiece, while Paul Millsap added 15.

Budenholzer, a long-time assistant in San Antonio, coached hard right to the end, arguing with the officials over a kicked-ball ruling even with the game in hand. When the horn sounded, he gave a quick wave to Raptors coach Dwane Casey, hugged Elton Brand and headed to the locker room with a big smile.

— from wire reports

Jordan: Tanking games no way to build team

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Michael Jordan scoffs at the idea of tanking games.

The fiery 14-time All-Star who helped the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships simply doesn’t have it in his makeup to intentionally lose games this season just so his Charlotte Bobcats can get a better draft pick next year.

Forget that the NBA would likely hand down a hefty fine JORDAN and fans would probably boycott if a team admitted to doing that, the Bobcats owner said purposely losing games is just not part of his competitive DNA. “I don’t know if some teams have thought of that. That’s not something that we would do,” Jordan told The Associated Press on Friday. “I don’t believe in that.”

He then laughed heartily and said, “If that

was my intention I never would have paid (free agent) Al Jefferson $13 million a year.”

It’s not that the Bobcats couldn’t use a player like Andrew Wiggins at Kansas or Duke’s Jabari Parker — two college freshman who many view as potential NBA stars.

Jordan, 50, hasn’t been able to translate his on-court success to winning as an NBA owner and executive. The Bobcats are just 62168 in his three full seasons as majority owner. They were 21-61 last season.

Still, he doesn’t believe there are shortcuts to winning.

While the 2014 NBA draft offers hopes to fledgling teams with a host of talented players, Jordan made it clear he isn’t thinking about losing.

“It’s not guaranteed (the player) you are going to get is going to be that star anyway,” Jordan said. “I did read that certain teams are thinking about doing it. But I’m not one of them.

“So let’s alleviate that conversation.”

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Johnson ties course record, gains 5-shot lead

BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press SHANGHAI — Dustin Johnson tied the course record with a 9-under 63, four shots better than anyone else Friday, and built a fiveshot lead in the HSBC Champions. It was the kind of score that might make everyone else wonder which course he was playing.

Except that Graeme McDowell saw the whole thing.

Crouched behind the 10th green at Sheshan International, McDowell looked over at the powerful American and said, “I’ve probably seen 18 of the best drives I’ve seen all year in the last two days.” Moments later, after Johnson blasted another one down the middle, McDowell saw No. 19.

It was an impressive display, Johnson at his very best with the most important club in his bag. He ran off six birdies in his opening seven holes. He never hit more

than 8-iron into a par 4. He twice came within 15 yards of driving the green on par 4s — once with a 3-iron.

“I really drove the ball really well,” Johnson said. “For me, that’s a big key.”

COUPLES LEADS SCHWAB CUP

SAN FRANCISCO — Fred Couples took the secondround lead Friday in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, shooting his second straight 6-under 65 in the Champions Tour’s season-ending event.

Winless this season with four runner-up finishes, Couples had a bogey-free round at TPC Harding Park.

“This is a big event,” Couples said. “These are the best players on the tour and I want to win. I’m certainly not playing any better because I want to win. I want to win at Birmingham, Seattle, Chicago, Newport and everywhere else I finished second.”

First-round leader Peter Senior bogeyed the 18th for a 69 to fall two strokes back.

“I didn’t do much wrong,” Senior said. “I didn’t get away with anything but I think I’m in a good position. I had a heap of chances early in the round that I didn’t convert.”

Bart Bryant was third at 8 under after a 66. Bernhard Langer was another stroke back after a 68.

NATIONALS PICK NEW MANAGER

WASHINGTON — When he was earning Gold Gloves and making All-Star appearances and winning a World Series as a player, new Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams certainly made an impression on Jayson Werth.

“The roughneck that played third base for all those years,” is the way the outfielder put it Friday.

Now that Williams has his first chance to run a team, he wants to combine the way he played the game with modern elements of the game such as advanced scouting to aid fielders and hitters.

— from wire reports

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY 8:40 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Match — Chelsea vs. Newcastle (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

9 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Pole Quailifying from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emiates (CNBC).

10:55 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Match — Manchester United vs. Fulham (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

11 a.m. — PGA Golf: World Golf Championships HSBC Champions Third Round from Shanghai (GOLF).

Noon — College Football: Mississippi State at South Carolina (WOLO 25, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5).

Noon — College Football: Virginia Tech at Boston College (WKTC 63).

Noon — College Football: Illinois at Penn State (ESPN).

Noon — College Football: Wisconsin at Iowa (ESPN2).

Noon — College Football: Bethune-Cookman at North Carolina Central (ESPNEWS).

Noon — College Football: Army at Air Force (ESPNU).

Noon — NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 Pole Qualifying from Fort Worth, Texas (FOX SPORTS 1).

12:30 p.m. — College Football: North Carolina at North Carolina State (WACH 57) 12:30 p.m. — College Football: Wake Forest at Syracuse (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

1 p.m. — College Football: Middle Tennessee at Alabama-Birmingham (SPORTSOUTH).

1:30 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Match — Liverpool vs. Arsenal (WIS 10).

2 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 Practice from Fort Worth, Texas (FOX SPORTS 1).

2 p.m. — College Football: Samford at The Citadel (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

3 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: Pepperdine at Brigham Young (BYUTV).

3 p.m. — College Football: Charlotte at Coastal Carolina (ME-TV TIME WARNER 106).

3:30 p.m. — College Football: Navy at Notre Dame (WIS 10).

3:30 p.m. — College Football: Florida vs. Georgia from Jacksonville, Fla. (WLTX 19).

3:30 p.m. — College Football: Michigan at Michigan State (WOLO 25).

3:30 p.m. — College Football: Clemson at Virginia (ESPN, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7).

3:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 from Fort Worth, Texas (ESPN2, WEGX-FM 92.9).

3:30 p.m. — College Football: West Virginia at Texas Christian (ESPNU).

3:30 p.m. — College Football: Iowa State at Kansas State (FOX SPORTS 1).

3:30 p.m. — Horse Racing: Breeders’ Cup World Championships from Arcadia, Calif. — Juvenile Fillies, Filly & MareTurf, Filly & Mare Sprint, Turf Sprint and Juvenile Turf, Sprint and Mile (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

4:30 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Charles Schwab Cup Championship Third Round from San Francisco (GOLF).

6 p.m. — College Football: Auburn at Arkansas (ESPN2).

7 p.m. — College Football: Oklahoma State at Texas Tech (WACH 57).

7 p.m. — College Football: Tennessee at Missouri (ESPN).

7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Carolina at New York Rangers (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. — College Football: Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech (ESPNU).

7:30 p.m. — College Football: Colorado at UCLA (FOX SPORTS 1).

7:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Chicago at Philadelphia (NBA TV, WGN).

8 p.m. — Horse Racing: Breeders’ Cup World Championships from Arcadia, Calif. — Breeders’ Cup Classic (WIS 10).

8 p.m. — College Football: Miami at Florida State (WOLO 25).

8 p.m. — Minor League Baseball: Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game from Surprise, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Charlotte at New Orleans (SPORTSOUTH).

8 p.m. — Major League Soccer: Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinal Game One — Kansas City at New England (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

9 p.m. — College Football: Texas-El Paso at Texas A&M (ESPN2).

10 p.m. — Major League Soccer: Western Conference Playoffs Semifinal Game One — .Portland at Seattle (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

10 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Gennady Golovkin vs.

Curtis Stevens for the World Middleweight Title from New York (HBO).

10:30 p.m. — College Football: Nevada at Fresno State (ESPNU).

11 p.m. — PGA Golf: World Golf Championships HSBC Champions Final Round from Shanghai (GOLF).

NFL STANDINGS At A Glance

By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 6 2 0 .750 179 144 N.Y. Jets 4 4 0 .500 143 211 Miami 4 4 0 .500 174 187 Buffalo 3 5 0 .375 176 213 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 5 2 0 .714 187 131 Tennessee 3 4 0 .429 145 146 Houston 2 5 0 .286 122 194 Jacksonville 0 8 0 .000 86 264 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 6 3 0 .667 217 166 Baltimore 3 4 0 .429 150 148 Cleveland 3 5 0 .375 148 179 Pittsburgh 2 5 0 .286 125 153 West W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 8 0 0 1.000 192 98 Denver 7 1 0 .875 343 218 San Diego 4 3 0 .571 168 144 Oakland 3 4 0 .429 126 150 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 4 4 0 .500 230 186 Philadelphia 3 5 0 .375 176 211 Washington 2 5 0 .286 173 229 N.Y. Giants 2 6 0 .250 141 223 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 6 1 0 .857 196 120 Carolina 4 3 0 .571 170 96 Atlanta 2 5 0 .286 166 184 Tampa Bay 0 7 0 .000 100 163 North W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 5 2 0 .714 212 158 Detroit 5 3 0 .625 217 197 Chicago 4 3 0 .571 213 206 Minnesota 1 6 0 .143 163 225 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 7 1 0 .875 205 125 San Francisco 6 2 0 .750 218 145 Arizona 4 4 0 .500 160 174 St. Louis 3 5 0 .375 165 198 Thursday’s Game Miami 22, Cincinnati 20, OT Sunday’s Games Minnesota at Dallas, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Washington, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Cleveland, 4:25 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New England, 4:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

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NBA STANDINGS At A Glance

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 1 0 1.000 – Toronto 1 0 1.000 – New York 1 1 .500 1/2 Boston 0 1 .000 1 Brooklyn 0 1 .000 1 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 1 1 .500 – Atlanta 0 1 .000 1/2 Charlotte 0 1 .000 1/2 Washington 0 1 .000 1/2 Orlando 0 2 .000 1 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 2 0 1.000 – Cleveland 1 0 1.000 1/2 Detroit 1 0 1.000 1/2 Chicago 1 1 .500 1 Milwaukee 0 1 .000 11/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Dallas 1 0 1.000 – Houston 1 0 1.000 – San Antonio 1 0 1.000 – Memphis 0 1 .000 1 New Orleans 0 1 .000 1 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Minnesota 1 0 1.000 – Oklahoma City 1 0 1.000 – Denver 0 1 .000 1 Portland 0 1 .000 1 Utah 0 1 .000 1 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Phoenix 1 0 1.000 – Sacramento 1 0 1.000 – Golden State 1 1 .500 1/2 L.A. Clippers 1 1 .500 1/2 L.A. Lakers 1 1 .500 1/2 Thursday’s Games Chicago 82, New York 81 L.A. Clippers 126, Golden State 115 Friday’s Games New Orleans at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Houston, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Miami at Brooklyn, 8 p.m.

Portland at Denver, 9 p.m.

Utah at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Toronto at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Houston at Utah, 9 p.m.

San Antonio at Portland, 10 p.m.

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

Sunday’s Games Brooklyn at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Washington at Miami, 6 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Phoenix at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

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

Atlanta at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

NHL GLANCE At A Glance

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Toronto 14 10 4 0 20 48 32 Boston 12 8 4 0 16 35 22 Tampa Bay 12 8 4 0 16 40 33 Montreal 13 8 5 0 16 37 23 Detroit 13 7 4 2 16 29 34 Ottawa 12 4 6 2 10 35 38 Florida 12 3 7 2 8 26 42 Buffalo 15 2 12 1 5 23 43 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 13 9 4 0 18 41 31 Carolina 12 4 5 3 11 26 36 N.Y. Islanders 12 4 5 3 11 37 39 Columbus 11 5 6 0 10 31 29 N.Y. Rangers 12 5 7 0 10 20 37 Washington 12 5 7 0 10 34 38 New Jersey 12 3 5 4 10 26 37 Philadelphia 11 3 8 0 6 20 30 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 11 10 1 0 20 35 16 Chicago 13 8 2 3 19 45 38 St. Louis 10 7 1 2 16 38 25 Minnesota 13 6 4 3 15 30 31 Nashville 13 6 5 2 14 27 37 Winnipeg 14 5 7 2 12 34 40 Dallas 12 5 6 1 11 31 36 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 13 10 1 2 22 51 24 Anaheim 14 10 3 1 21 44 36 Phoenix 14 9 3 2 20 48 44 Vancouver 15 9 5 1 19 42 41 Los Angeles 14 9 5 0 18 40 36 Calgary 12 5 5 2 12 36 43 Edmonton 14 3 9 2 8 36 54 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday’s Games Boston 3, Anaheim 2, SO Phoenix 5, Nashville 4, SO N.Y. Rangers 2, Buffalo 0 Friday’s Games Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Montreal at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Colorado at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Detroit at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Chicago at Winnipeg, 3 p.m.

Anaheim at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

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

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

Florida at Washington, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Colorado, 10 p.m.

Detroit at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

Nashville at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Phoenix at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Dallas at Ottawa, 1 p.m.

Calgary at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

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No. 3 Seminoles to face No. 7 Miami

CAROLINA from Page B1

BY KAREEM COPELAND The Associated Press

Dylan Thompson isn’t the reason the Gamecocks were trailing. He was far from perfect, but he was 15-for-27 for 222 yards. He led USC inside the Mizzou 30-yard line three times; two fumbles by running back Mike Davis, one inside the Tigers 5, and a missed field goal by Elliott Fry were the results of those possessions.

Of course, Davis and Fry played major roles in the fourth quarter and overtime in the comeback and ultimate victory.

Carolina kept its hopes of winning the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division alive with the comeback win. South Carolina needs to beat Mississippi State today and Florida on Nov. 16 and needs a loss by Georgia (games left with Florida and Auburn) and one by Missouri (Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Texas A&M) to win the East and earn a trip to the SEC championship game in Atlanta.

The first thing on the table for the Gamecocks though is a win over Mississippi State.

Here are five things USC needs to get a victory over the Bulldogs.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — There’s one way to stop the Florida State offense from reaching its average of 52.6 points per game — keep quarterback Jameis Winston and company on the sidelines.

That’s the goal for No. 7 Miami when the Hurricanes travel to Tallahassee for a showdown with the thirdranked Seminoles on Saturday.

Most of that responsibility will fall on the shoulders of running back Duke Johnson and an offensive line that averages 313 pounds per lineman.

Johnson is the No. 11 rusher in FBS, racking up 117.6 yards per game for the Hurricanes (7-0, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) “What doesn’t he do well? That’d be easier,” Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said when asked about Johnson.

“We could have a shorter conversation.

“The thing about him, he makes big plays. He’s dynamic. He gets in space. He changes the numbers on the scoreboard. He makes you miss. He’s

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Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston takes the snap as he prepares to run a pass play against Maryland in Tallahassee, Fla., on Oct. 5. The Seminoles’ powerhouse offense will face a worthy foe in Miami today as the two ACC titans clash in Tallahassee.

very durable. He’s strong. Has got great balance. Has got great body control. Catches the ball out of the backfield. Blocks. I mean, that guy is a competitor and just a complete football player.”

The only team that stayed within 14 points of the Seminoles (7-0,

5-0 Atlantic) was Boston College, which featured a rugged run game that pounded out 200 yards on 45 carries.

That was the fourth game of the season and before the Florida State defensive line came to life.

The rotation of Timmy Jernigan, Nile

Lawrence-Stample, Eddie Goldman, Jacobbi McDaniel and Demonte McAllister began to fill gaps, command double-teams and eat up blocks for the Seminoles. That has allowed linebackers Terrance Smith and Telvin Smith to run free upfield.

1. PLAY A COMPLETE GAME

CLEMSON from Page B1 in the country would do quite well in that regard.

Therefore, Clemson has to be ready to take UVa’s best shot. It took the Tigers the better part of three quarters against Maryland to shake off the FSU loss from the week before. They need to grab a hold of the momentum from the beginning today.

2. ATTACK ON OFFENSE

Getting offensive coordinator Chad Morris to do this isn’t too difficult; he loves to go for the jugular with the Clemson offense.

However, the Tigers have had some difficulty doing that the last few weeks. They posted only 24 against Boston College, 14 against Florida State and just 19 entering the fourth quarter against the Terrapins before scoring three touchdowns.

Maybe that was the wakeup call the offense was looking for, and Virginia’s defense may help even more. The Cavs are last in the ACC in scoring defense, allowing over 29 points a game.

Clemson needs to take advantage of that.

putting the football in the hands of running back Roderick McDowell on a consistent basis would behoove the offense.

“Hot Rod” got 30 totes for 161 yards and two touchdowns.

The Virginia defense could be dialed up for another big game for McDowell, a Sumter High School graduate. The Cavaliers are allowing 182 rushing yards a contest. McDowell has made himself into a much more physical football player; let him see if he can take the pounding on a consistent basis.

4. GET PRESSURE ON THE QB

The Tigers lead the ACC in quarterback sacks with 29; UVa has allowed 16. This should be right in the wheelhouse of the Clemson defense.

Clemson has been able to use that pressure to come up with 13 interceptions and Cavalier quarterback David Watford has thrown nine of them, albeit in 314 attempts.

Getting Watford to make quick decisions could lead to a few more today.

3. KEEP ROD HOT

5. PROTECT THE FOOTBALL

Someone in Tigertown must have read the words of genius prior to last week’s contest that

While the Cavaliers are last in the ACC in scoring defense, they have still forced 15 turn-

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE STATE Today (9) Clemson at Virginia, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) (14) South Carolina vs. Mississippi State, 12:21 p.m.

(WOLO 25) Samford at The Citadel, 2 p.m.

Furman at Georgia Southern, 1 p.m.

Charleston Southern at Presbyterian, 2 p.m.

Charlotte at Coastal Carolina, 3 p.m. (ME-TV TIME WARNER 106).

South Carolina State at Savannah State, 2 p.m.

Brevard at Newberry, 1 p.m.

North Greenville at Wingate, 1:30 p.m.

Benedict at Albany State, 2 p.m.

ACC Today (3) Florida State vs. (7) Miami, 8 p.m. (WOLO 25) Virginia Tech at Boston College, noon (WKTC 63) North Carolina at North Carolina State, 12:30 p.m.

(WACH 57) Wake Forest at Syracuse, 12:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTSOUTH) Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU).

SEC Today (8) Auburn at Arkansas, 6 p.m. (ESPN2) (10) Missouri vs. Tennessee, 7 p.m. (ESPN) (12) Texas A&M vs. UTEP, 9 p.m. (ESPN2) Florida vs. Georgia, 3:30 p.m. (WLTX 19) Alabama State at Kentucky, 7:30 p.m.

TOP 25 Thursday (25) Arizona State 55, Washington State 21 Today (4) Ohio State at Purdue, noon (15) Texas Tech vs. (18) Oklahoma State, 7 p.m.

(WACH 57) (16) Fresno State vs. Nevada, 10:30 p.m. (ESPNU) (17) UCLA vs. Colorado, 7:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1) (21) Northern Illinois at Massachusetts, noon (22) Wisconsin at Iowa, noon (ESPN2) (23) Michigan at (24) Michigan State, 3:30 p.m.

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overs. And if there is anything that can make a game that is supposed to be a blowout a close game it’s turnovers.

If the Tigers take care of the football, they should have no real problem with Virginia.

Carolina has played a complete four quarters one time this season, and the result was a 52-7 plastering of Arkansas.

Now, MSU will provide more of a problem than the Razorbacks did, but South Carolina needs a more consistent effort than it has had most of the season.

When you think about it, the Gamecocks could be considered lucky to be 6-2 the way they have flirted with disaster throughout the season. You don’t want to continue to tempt fate, especially following last week’s amazing rally.

2. STOP THE RUN

USC has been steadily improving defensively over the last few games, especially against the run. It held Missouri to 155 rushing yards and it was second in the SEC in rushing entering the game at 234 yards.

It was easily Carolina’s best defensive performance, limiting a team that was averaging over 44 points a

game to just 17 in regulation. And that was with the 96-yard TD pass.

Like South Carolina, MSU has a balanced attack, rushing for 205 yards and passing for 250. However, quarterback Dak Prescott is the Bulldogs’ leading rusher with 490 yards and eight TDs. USC needs to limit the run and make Prescott prove his worth with his arm.

3. PRESS THE RECEIVERS

Carolina’s defensive backs need to get in the faces of the Mississippi State receivers from the get-go and not back off until Prescott starts burning them consistently.

South Carolina should be able to get decent pressure on Prescott; USC has 17 sacks and the Bulldogs have allowed 14. That could lead to some quick decisions and some ill-advised throws.

4. PROTECT THE FOOTBALL

The Gamecocks have laid the ball on the ground 15 times and lost it 11 times, and regardless of what is said, there just isn’t a good place on the field to lose the football. While a well-placed interception can sometimes help flip field position, a fumble is either keeping you from having an opportunity to score or setting the opponent up for a score.

Davis and Shaw are the two main reasons this offense is looking like the most prolific in school history, but they have to be more aware of holding on to the football.

MSU only has six turnovers so giving away possessions could be critical.

5. A FEW MORE PASSES

This might sound ridiculous considering the Gamecocks put it up in the air 56 times against Missouri, but over half of those came in the fourth quarter and overtime when they were mounting the comeback.

USC needs to mix in the throw more in the early going because MSU has a hard time getting pressure on the quarterback. Rolling Shaw out early and often could help him establish the passing game and, in turn, open things up more for Davis.

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Charleston Southern begins tough stretch with game at Presbyterian

BY JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press COLUMBIA — At 8-1, the football season so far couldn’t have gone much better for Charleston Southern, but that start will lose a lot of its luster if the Buccaneers falter in their final stretch of four Big South Conference games.

The crucial stretch starts today at Presbyterian.

“We told our team conference is the most important thing,” CSU head coach Jamey Chadwell said.

Charleston Southern (8-1, 1-0) is traveling to Clinton to face Presbyterian (3-4, 1-0), but the Buccaneers enjoy playing away from home. They have won five times on the road in 2013 after going 2-20 away from home the past four seasons. The five road wins are the most by any Big South team in any season.

“They’re a tremendous football

team,” Presbyterian head coach Harold Nichols said. “They have some really big wins on their schedule. They have played in some tough environments and done very well.”

CHARLOTTE AT COASTAL CAROLINA

In Conway, Coastal Carolina (8-0) steps out of conference for a home game against Charlotte (4-4) before an important stretch of Big South games.

Fans should expect a lot of points.

The Chanticleers are the highest scoring team in the FCS at 47 points a game, while the 49ers score about 32 points a game.

“This is one of those weeks we need the defense to have a good game from beginning to end,” Coastal Carolina head coach Joe Moglia said.

FURMAN AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN

An era in Southern Conference football is coming to an end in Statesboro, Ga., as Furman (3-5, 2-2) travels to Georgia Southern (4-3, 2-3).

The rivalry started with two national championship games — the Eagles won in 1985 and the Paladins in 1988 before Georgia Southern entered the SoCon. Once the Eagles were in the league, they battled with Furman for conference titles.

“We’ve just had so many great games against them during the years,” said Furman head coach Bruce Fowler, who was a graduate assistant in 1985 when the Paladins lost the national title to Georgia Southern 44-42.

SAMFORD AT CITADEL

The Citadel (2-6, 2-4 SoCon) is back to playing spoiler, this time in Charleston against Samford (6-2, 4-0).

Samford is the last unbeaten team in SoCon play after beating Wofford last week.

“I don’t think there is anybody in the league playing better than them.

You are looking at a team very strong offensively, defensively and special team wise,” Citadel head coach Kevin

Higgins said.

A glance at statistics doesn’t necessarily back Samford’s record. While leading the SoCon at 302 yards passing a game and in pass efficiency and sacks, Samford slides down the list in most other categories.

S.C. STATE AT SAVANNAH STATE

In Savnnah, Ga., South Carolina State (5-3, 3-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) will try to put last week’s loss behind it on the road against Savannah State (1-8, 0-5).

Bulldogs head coach Buddy Pough said he knows his team’s MEAC title hopes are virtually gone with a 14-3 loss to Bethune-Cookman. It was the 17th league win in a row for the Wildcats.

“We don’t feel like we have much of a chance for a conference title,” Pough said. “We’re probably best trying to work toward winning the rest of our games. If we do that, then we just let the chips fall where they may.”

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BY STEVEN WINE The Associated Press

DOLPHINS 22, BENGALS 20

DAVIE, Fla. — Despite rumblings of dissent within the Miami Dolphins, they managed a memorable overtime win that might save their season.

The question now is whether the team’s first victory in 39 days will quell any discord.

“Sometimes stuff happens in the family,” coach Joe Philbin said Friday. “Some of it is not always great, and you have to deal with it. That’s what we do.”

When asked if he’s satisfied with the Dolphins’ chemistry, Philbin referred to their 22-20 win over Cincinnati 12 hours earlier.

“I think the character of the team was revealed,” he said.

Cameron Wake became only the third NFL player to end an overtime game with a sack when he tackled Andy Dalton at the goal line in the 69th minute Thursday.

The victory put the brakes on a tailspin by Miami (4-4) that included a four-game losing streak and talk of dissension between coaches and among players, including

Cincinnati — 0 3 7 10 0 — 20 Miami — 0 10 7 3 2 — 22 Second Quarter Cin — FG Nugent 31, 11:56.

Mia — Tannehill 1 run (Sturgis kick), 2:39.

Mia — FG Sturgis 36, :06.

Third Quarter Mia — Grimes 94 interception return (Sturgis kick), 7:37.

Cin — Bernard 3 run (Nugent kick), 2:10.

Fourth Quarter Cin — Bernard 35 run (Nugent kick), 12:37.

Cin — FG Nugent 54, 1:24.

Mia — FG Sturgis 44, :11.

Overtime Mia — Wake safety, 6:38.

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Miami defensive end Cameron Wake (91) sacks Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton in the end zone for a safety and the winning points in the Dolphins 22-20 overtime win on Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

teasing by teammates that may have contributed to the abrupt departure of tackle Jonathan Martin.

The second-year pro from Stanford left the team to receive help for emotional issues, and it’s unclear whether or when he’s expected back.

“Our primary concern is for the health of the individual,”

Philbin said after the game.

“He has been excused with a non-football illness. Our concern and support are with him, and really that’s all I’m going to say on the matter.”

On Friday, Philbin was asked if bullying is an issue on the team.

“We emphasize a culture of team first, accountability

and respect for one another,” he said. “Any behavior that deviates from that is inconsistent with the values of our organization.”

When asked if he has seen evidence of bullying or harassment, Philbin said, “This is something we take very seriously, and it will not be tolerated.”

Cin First downs 28 Total Net Yards 465 Rushes-yards 35-163 Passing 302 Punt Returns 6-49 Kickoff Returns 3-45 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 32-53-3 Sacked-Yards Lost 5-36 Punts 4-38.5 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 Penalties-Yards 3-63 Time of Possession 40:02

Mia 15 345 30-157 188 0-0 3-79 3-106 20-28-0 3-20 8-48.9 1-1 2-25 28:20

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Cincinnati, Bernard 9-79, Green-Ellis 21-72, Dalton 5-12. Miami, Miller 16-105, Dan. Thomas 12-38, Clay 1-13, Tannehill 1-1.

PASSING: Cincinnati, Dalton 32-53-3-338. Miami, Tannehill 20-28-0-208.

RECEIVING: Cincinnati, Green 11-128, Sanu 6-62, M.Jones 4-66, Bernard 4-25, Gresham 3-33, Eifert 3-14, Hawkins 1-10. Miami, Wallace 6-82, Miller 4-24, Hartline 3-39, Clay 3-22, Matthews 2-24, Egnew 1-13, Dan.Thomas 1-4.

MISSED FIELD GOALS: Miami, Sturgis 34 (WL).

Jeter, Yankees reach $12M, 1-year deal UConn tops preseason

BY RONALD BLUM The Associated Press NEW YORK — In a sign of confidence Derek Jeter will return to shortstop next season, the New York Yankees agreed Friday to a $12 million, one-year contract with their captain.

Jeter, who turns 40 next June, was limited to 17 games this year after breaking his ankle in the 2012 playoffs. He spent four stints on the disabled list in the most frustrating season of his 19-year career.

“This entire season has been a nightmare for me physically,” he said after the Yankees

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New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter watches one of his solo home runs during a baseball game in New York this season. Jeter and the Yankees agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract on Friday.

said his season was over. “I truly believe

with a full offseason, working out and getting

my strength back that I can get back to doing what I always have.”

This deal, agreed to Friday between owner Hal Steinbrenner and agent Casey Close, was achieved without the rancor surrounding Jeter’s previous contract.

As part of the agreement in December 2010, Jeter had salaries of $15 million in 2011, $16 million in 2012 and $17 million in 2013.

That deal included an $8 million option for 2014 that escalated to $9.5 million because he won a Silver Slugger Award in 2012, when he led the major leagues with 216 hits.

Gordon making most of Chase chance AAA TEXAS 400 LINEUP

BY STEPHEN HAWKINS The Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas — Jeff Gordon acknowledges that most of his answers will be similar when asked about his championship chances, usually along the lines of wait and see what happens.

Gordon is just GORDON glad the tone of the questions has changed with three races left in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

“Man, the thing is, I love just the fact that we’re in the conversation right now,” Gordon said Friday. “ I’m just excited that we’re not talking about me retiring and what changes need to happen to our team. I mean, you’ve got to understand those are the conversations and questions I’ve been getting asked most

The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 196.114.

2. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 196.1.

3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 195.943.

4. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 195.837.

5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 195.78.

6. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 195.518.

7. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 195.312.

8. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 195.171.

9. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 195.129.

10. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 195.03.

11. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 194.665.

12. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 194.517.

13. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 194.384.

14. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 194.377.

15. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 194.161.

16. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 193.805.

17. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 193.659.

18. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 193.618.

of the season and I understand.

Our results and our stats have not been good enough to have any other questions be asked.”

Gordon has certainly made the most of getting an unprecedented 13th spot in the Chase.

19. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 193.604.

20. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 193.403.

21. (33) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 193.334.

22. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 193.126.

23. (30) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, 193.043.

24. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 192.933.

25. (55) Elliott Sadler, Toyota, 192.905.

26. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 192.802.

27. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 192.651.

28. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 192.048.

29. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 191.891.

30. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 191.829.

31. (78) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 191.421.

32. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 191.347.

33. (14) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 190.53.

34. (35) Josh Wise, Ford, 189.88.

35. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 189.321.

36. (51) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 189.235.

37. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

38. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, Owner Points.

39. (83) David Reutimann, Toyota, Owner Points.

40. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, Owner Points.

41. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, Owner Points.

42. (7) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

43. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

The four-time Cup champion has moved up to a season-high third in points going into Sunday’s race at Texas, the highbanked, 1½-mile track with which he has admittedly had a love-hate relationship.

women’s basketball poll

BY DOUG FEINBERG The Associated Press Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies are back in a familiar place — No. 1 in the poll.

Connecticut received all 36 votes Friday in The Associated Press’ women’s basketball poll marking the ninth time that the Huskies are the top team in the preseason. Five of those years UConn went on to win the national championship.

“I don’t know that being preseason No. 1 necessarily gets you anything except some attention,” Auriemma said.

“But it’s always nice when people want to talk about your players and program. We like that feeling.”

UConn has most of its team back from last season’s national championship run led by sophomore sensation Breanna Stewart, who won most outstanding player of the Final Four honors in April.

Connecticut, which also was the preseason No. 1 in 1995, ‘99, 2000, ‘01, ‘03, ‘08, ‘09, and ‘10 opens Nov. 9 against Hartford before facing No. 3 Stanford two days later.

The Huskies only trail Tennessee’s 12 appearances at No. 1 in the preseason poll.

Duke was second in the poll — it’s best ranking since the Blue Devils finished at No. 1 in the final poll of 2007. They haven’t been this highly ranked in the preseason

AREA SCOREBOARD BASKETBALL CHURCH LEAGUE REGISTRATION EXTENSION

Registration for the YMCA of Sumter Church Basketball League will end today.

There are leagues for boys and girls ages 3-15. For children ages 3-4, the cost is $25 for a member and $40 for a potential member. For ages 5-15, the cost if $40 for a member and $75 for a potential member.

Practice begins this month with the season running from December through February.

The league is also looking for coaches and scorekeepers as well.

For more information, call the YMCA at (803) 773-1404 or visit www.ymcasumter.org.

AP PRESEASON WOMEN’S TOP 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ preseason women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, 201213 final records, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and 2012-13 final ranking: 1. UConn (36) 2. Duke 3. Stanford 4. Tennessee 5. Louisville 6. Notre Dame 7. Kentucky 8. Maryland 9. California 10. Baylor 11. Oklahoma 12. North Carolina 13. Penn St. 14. Dayton 15. LSU 16. Texas A&M 17. Nebraska 18. Purdue 19. Colorado 20. Michigan St. 21. Oklahoma St. 22. South Carolina 23. Iowa St. 24. Georgia 25. Gonzaga

Record 35-4 33-2 33-3 27-8 29-9 35-2 30-6 26-8 32-3 34-2 24-11 29-7 26-6 28-3 22-12 25-10 25-9 25-9 25-7 25-9 22-11 25-8 24-9 28-7 27-6

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since it was No. 1 in the 2005 opening poll.

The Blue Devils are led by talented guard Chelsea Grey, who is working her way back from a dislocated kneecap in February that ended her season.

Stanford, led by senior Chiney Ogwumike, was third followed by Tennessee.

Holly Warlick has the Lady Vols back in their customary spot in the Top 10 in the preseason.

Last year they were picked 20th in the first poll — their lowest preseason ranking since they missed the first poll ever in 1976-77.

Tennessee had only been out of the Top 10 in the preseason one other time and that was in 1984-85.

| RECREATION DEPARTMENT BASKETBALL

Registration for the Sumter County Recreation Department’s youth basketball leagues is under way and will run through Thursday, Nov. 14.

The leagues are open to boys and girls ages 5-17 as of Sept. 1, 2013. The registration is $40 for 5-6 year olds and $45 for children ages 7-17.

No late registration will be taken.

A coaches meeting will be held on Nov. 14 at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth Street.

For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

YOUTH LEAGUE SPONSORS

The Sumter County Recreation Department is looking for sponsors

for its upcoming youth basketball season.

A team sponsorship is $150.

For more information, call Christopher Williams at (803) 436-2248 or email him at cwilliams@sumtercountysc.org.

ROAD RACING TURKEY TROT

Registration is being taken for the 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K and Gobbler Dash to be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

The fee is $20 for a runner who registers by Nov. 25 and $10 for each additional family member. Late registration (Nov. 26-28) is $30 per individual and $15 for additional family members. The race is free for children ages 4-9.

There will be prizes for all participants and awards to the overall top three finishers. T-shirts are only guaranteed for the first 300 early registrants.

Check-in will be at 8 a.m. with the races starting at 9.

There will be special prizes and awards for the craziest hat, ugliest shots, most decorative water bottle, oldest and youngest finishers, first dog and first stroller across the finish line, the person that traveled the farthest and the Stan DuBose Award for the oldest finisher.

To register online, go to www. ymcasumter.org. For more information, call (803) 774-1404 or go to www.facebook.com/SumterYmca.

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1280 Kolb Rd. Saturday 7 am - ? Misc. hshld goods, hardware, glassware & much more!

213 Haynesworth St Sat 8-2 Big First Time Yard Sale!

Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun. St. James Luthern School will be having their annual craft fair November 23rd from 8 am - 2 pm.We are now accepting vendors. $10.00 per table plus a donated door prize. To reserve a table or for more information call 934-8727. We are located at 1137-A Alice Drive, Sumter.

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Indoor Sale Sat Nov 2 8am-12pm At Alice Boyle Garden Center 842 W Liberty St

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4310 Muriel St Sat 8-? Hshld items, girls clothes, Horse and pet items, Too much to list!

1015 Morris Way, Sat 7a - 12p. A bit of everything! Chairs, couches, TVs, lots more. Cash only!

2291 Garrison St. Sat. 8 to 12. Furn., clothes, household & more!

36 W Charlotte Sat 7:30-12 Children's' clothes, Exercise Equip., 200 Chair Covers, oddsn- ends, kitchen items

2811 DBar Cir Fri & Sat 8-? Large Chair, Fasttracker Rig, TV, Misc Hshld items & MORE

50 Miller Rd Multi Family Sale Sat 7-1 No Early birds Baby (boys)toys & clothes, health rider, end tables, lamps, hshld 5751 Edgehill Rd Sat 8-12 Men & Women's Clothing, books, Furniture & misc items Huge Sale! Gold Warehouse, Dorsey Dr. Cherryvale area. Sat 9am-1pm.

Big Yard Sale, 552 Mattison Ave, Sat 8-3. Bed, crib, baby gear, toys, and much more.

3275 Poppy Ct Sat 7-10:30 Women (med), boys (5T), Mens (S-XL), holiday decor, dirt bike, & Lots more!

Sugarplums Antiques Parking Lot 3304 Hwy 15S. Sat. 8 - 1 Multi-Family Great Bargains and a wide variety of items 2070 Essex Dr. Sat, 7:30-12 noon. TV, household items, plus size scrubs, women's, mens clothing & shoes.

Senior Indoor Yard/Bake Sale Fri & Sat Nov. 1 & 2nd, 7am - 3 pm. Green Acres Assembly of God. 537 Lewis Rd. 40 Lakewood Ct. Saturday, 7 am -12 noon. Multi-family sale. Stove, furniture, dishes, clothes of all sizes, toys, too much to list.

669 Red Bud Park Sat. 7 am - ? Multi-family sale.

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Family yard sale, anything you might want! Sat. 8 am - 12:30 pm.

No early sales. 1931 Golfair Rd.

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Bassett Oak TV Cab. w/2 sections, 3 shlvs & outlet, Great Condtion. $100 Call 481-9766 Firewood for sale, Back of pick up load $20 803-666-8078 Wood Chipper $130, Table Saw $140 Call 775-3503

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SUMTER MATTRESS Manufacturing Co. 960 Oswego Hwy, Sumter is holding a Mattress Sale, Sat. Nov. 2nd. 9 am - 12 pm.

Memory Foam Mattress Sets, Close out fabrics, Discounted Mattress Models of all types.

Factory location: Turn off Hwy 378 on Hwy 401 North towards Darlington down 1/4 mile on left.

Ricky's Tree Service in search of certified bucket truck operator & power line trimmer.

Call 803-435-2223 Carolina Industrial Services of Sumter is looking for one pipefitter and one welder for the Sumter area. Must have experience. Fax or email resume to: 803-428-4734 bdciss@ftc-i.net The SC Army National Guard wants High School Juniors, Seniors, Grads and GED holders, and Prior Service! Ask about college tuition. Receive paid technical training and more while serving your Country and Community on a part-time basis. Call now for this great opportunity!

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Must work Saturdays. Will accept resumes on Wed. Nov. 6th or 13th from 2 - 4 pm at H. Rubin Vision Center, 1057 Broad St., Box 1, Sumter Mall. Sumter, SC 29150 ONLY! No phone calls, please.

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Help Wanted Part-Time Seeking Part-time RN for Home Health Service. Please contact Denise at 803-236-1721

Multi Family Sale To benefit Animal Shelters Saturday 8-3 2032 Charleston Ave

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