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BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com The S.C. Department of Education released the 14th-annual report cards for districts and schools in the state this week, showing improvements for many schools throughout the state. For 2014, Sumter School District received an average absolute rating — a slight change from the previous two years in which the district received good absolute ratings. An average rating means the school district performance meets the standards for progress toward

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Early voting underway for runoff BY MATT BRUCE matthew@theitem.com Absentee ballots began trickling in earlier this week for a special election to decide the Ward 4 member of Sumter City Council. The runoff pits Colleen Yates and Alan Cannon against each other in a winner-take-all ballot vote Tuesday. Sumter County Election Commission officials said early voting for the race began Wednesday afternoon and will continue through Monday at the old Sumter County CourtCANNON house. Registered residents in one of the ward’s nine precincts can cast ballots there between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. today and Monday if they are scheduled to be out of town Tuesday. The courtYATES house will also be open

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Sumter city employee Kevin Alsbrook installs one of the city’s holiday decorations Thursday morning on West Liberty Street. Crews were seen throughout the city this week preparing for the season.

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WARD 4 precincts Crosswell: Crosswell Elementary School, 301 Crosswell Drive Folsom Park: Willow Drive Elementary School, 26 Willow Drive Hampton Park: Santee Senior Resource Center, 110 N. Salem Ave. Loring: Crosswell Elementary School, 301 Crosswell Drive Magnolia-Harmony: South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Morris College: North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Shaw: Shaw Heights Elementary School, 5121 Frierson Road South Liberty: American Legion Home Building, 28 Artillery Drive Swan Lake: Willow Drive Elementary School, 26 Willow Drive Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Source: Sumter County Voter Registration/Election Commission

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Service club strives for younger members BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com Young people often want to be involved in their communities and give back. With the motto of “Service Above Self,” Rotary Clubs can be a good fit. But with busy schedules and tight budgets, they may feel unable to join. Rotary Clubs require attending meetings weekly, and if members miss a meeting, they’re required to make up the meeting by visiting another chapter within a few weeks. “Younger professionals want service. They want fellowship, and they want networking,” said Lou Mello, past Rotary District 7770 governor for 2013-14. “But they say, ‘I can’t be

there even half the time.’ The lack of meetings READ MORE One thing my club and means these young people others have done is started are also not paying for the e-membership for those traditional meal. The Rotary Club who can’t physically be But some clubs have of Sumter Sunrise gone even further in the fithere. It started as a way to raises $400 to nancial department. Three make up meetings online, fight polio. A2 years ago, Mello said his but it’s become one of our group started a program biggest recruitment and that if you are 30 years old retention tools.” or younger and your business He is a member of the Mount Pleasant Rotary Lunch Club but was doesn’t pay your annual dues, then you don’t pay full dues until the visiting Rotary Club of Sumter Sunthird year after you join. You pay a rise this week. Both of those as well third of the dues the first year and as the other two local clubs — Sumtwo-thirds the second, he said. ter Rotary Club and the Sumter-PalNot surprisingly, two professionmetto Rotary Club — are part of the als under 30 joined his club about more than 50 clubs that make up that time. Now 13 of the 77 members District 7770, and three new clubs are scheduled to be chartered in the coming year, Mello said. SEE ROTARY, PAGE A8

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Risk tournament benefits United Way Ray’s Hobbies & More, 5637 Broad St. Extension, will host a Risk tournament at 4 p.m. Saturday. The $5 entry fee will be donated to United Way, said owner Ray Mulholland. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, call Mulholland at (803) 983-5084.

Apply now for math, science school The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics is now accepting applications for its Class of 2017 through Feb. 15, 2015. The school is one of 12 of its kind in the nation. It is a two-year, public, residential high school for juniors and seniors, specializing in the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and math. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/ apply-now.

CCTC Area Commission meets Thursday, Nov. 20 The next Central Carolina Technical College Area Commission meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in building M500, second floor, President’s Conference Room, on the main campus at 506 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter.

High court orders resentencing for felons COLUMBIA — Some South Carolina felons serving life sentences are getting a chance at less time in prison, according to a ruling by the state’s highest court. On Wednesday, the state Supreme Court ruled that at least 15 felons serving life sentences for homicides they committed while they were minors are eligible to return to court to be resentenced. The ruling does not mean any of the 15 inmates will necessarily get out of prison any time soon or that a sentencing reduction will occur. Some had extensive criminal records or had committed other violent offenses. Justices heard the case in January. Local media outlets reported that the 3-2 decision cited a 2012 U.S. Supreme Court decision that banned mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole in instances where juveniles commit murder. That case established a five-part framework for courts to consider in sentences regarding juveniles and homicide, with parameters including immaturity, home environment and the possibility for rehabilitation.

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If you’re not in a shopping mood, there is another way you can help the Toys for Tots program. Buy dinner from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Tickets are now on sale for the annual barbecue chicken dinner on Nov. 26 with proceeds going to the Sumter drive. “Hopefully when people buy a ticket for the fundraiser, they’ll not only get a good meal, but they’ll also get a sense of that satisfaction,” said Braden Bunch, public information officer for the sheriff’s office. “After all, the simple thought of a child’s face waking up Christmas morning

and to their surprise finding a present or two waiting for them they might not have received otherwise can’t help but warm your heart.” The cost is $7 per plate. Besides the meat, the meal includes baked beans, green beans, bread and dessert. Pickup will be available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. that Wednesday at the Sheriff’s Office Technology Center behind the office’s headquarters, 1281 N. Main St. Any businesses ordering six or more dinners may request delivery. Deputies delivered 300 of the about 450 dinners sold last year, Bunch said. The goal this year is 500. The sheriff’s office has partnered with the local Marine Corps League chapter to help provide toys to thou-

sands of Sumter County’s needy families during the holidays for almost a decade. “This program is one the entire sheriff’s office enjoys promoting,” Bunch said. “Not only does it give us an opportunity to help some families during the holiday season when things can often be their most difficult, but it also helps build the morale of the deputies and officers working in the sheriff’s office as well.” Last year’s fundraiser collected about $3,100, he said. To purchase tickets, contact Jennifer Mays at (803) 436-2046. You may also stop by headquarters, 1281 N. Main St., and buy them at the front desk. For more information, visit sumtersheriff.org/news.

Sunrise Rotary raises more than $400 to fight polio BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com Tuesday morning, The Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise featured the world’s greatest meal for breakfast. But it wasn’t because the bacon was extra crispy or the eggs were cooked just right. It was because the dozen members collected $136 toward the eradication of polio, a virus that can cause paralysis and even death. Now through 2018, every American dollar Rotary commits to this project will become $3 thanks to a 2-to-1 match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, according to wgmeal.com. So the Sunrise club’s contributions mean $408 will be donated toward polio vaccinations. The idea is for participants to declare a meal, any meal from two people having lunch to a fancy dinner party, the world’s greatest meal and then pass the hat, said Lou Mello, Rotary District 7770 past governor for 2013-14. Then the information is posted to social media and loaded to the website to challenge others. The Rotary Foundation has been working to eliminate polio since 1985, and with the help of agencies such as the World Health Organization, only three coun-

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Chris Hall, left, pulls his hand back after giving to the World’s Greatest Meal by dropping some money in the bag that Lou Mello, Rotary District 7770 past governor for 2013-14, holds while Meree McAlister with The Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise looks on and smiles. The campaign is an effort to raise money for polio vaccinations. tries now have cases of it — Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. Nigeria has not had a case since summer and hopes to be considered polio free by the end of the year, said Kay Oldhouser-Davis,

who is on the board of directors for Rotary Sunrise. It’s harder to get treatments into areas at war, Mello said, but working with local governments in places such as Pakistan is helping

them make headway. “The key is world pressure,” he said. “Nearly 3 billion children have now been vaccinated.” For more information, visit wgmeal.com.

Motion keeps Manning District 5 seat open BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The City of Manning will not be swearing in Julius “Jay” Dukes at its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Manning City Administrator Scott Tanner said that was the plan until he was notified that on Oct. 31, unsuccessful candidate Gloria Frierson had filed a Motion to Reconsider in her lawsuit to have the election results overturned. Frierson has been pursuing a new election since Dukes was declared the winner in a city council run-off election July 22. After that election, Man-

ning Election Commission ruled Frierson had fallen short in the election by one vote. She appealed that decision in court, and in September, Third Circuit Judge Jeffrey Young ruled against Frierson. Tanner said it is his understanding the Motion to Reconsider is a required step Frierson must take if she wishes to appeal to district court. Dukes has been taking a wait-and-see approach, but he indicated Thursday he thinks the residents of District 5 have gone too long without a seat on city council. “The citizens of District 5 in the City

of Manning are not being represented,” he said. “That was the purpose of running, was for her or me or whoever won, to represent the citizens of District 5. It seems it’s just about one individual other than other citizens.” Manning District 5 has been left without representation on city council since the death of councilman Greg Witherspoon on March 20. A special election July 8 to fill the seat attracted four declared candidates and a write-in campaign, but none of the candidates garnered the required 50 percent of the vote, necessitating the runoff between Dukes and Frierson.

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Leader says IS will fight to last man BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of the Islamic State group said it will fight to the last man in an audio recording released Thursday that was his first public statement since a U.S.-led alliance launched airstrikes against his fighters in Iraq and Syria. The statement was posted online six days after Iraqi officials told The Associated Press that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was wounded in an airstrike in Iraq. It was not clear whether the recording was made before or after the incident. In the 17-minute recording, al-Baghdadi vowed to fight the “crusader campaign” to the bitter end. “God has ordered us to fight,” he said. “For that reason, the soldiers of the Islamic State are fighting ... they will never leave fighting, even if only one soldier remains. They will never leave fighting because they reject humiliation.” The recording, released on social media networks, appeared authentic, and the voice appeared to match that in previous recordings released by the group. The self-styled caliph called on Muslims to wage holy war everywhere and to attack and kill “apostates” in Saudi Arabia and Yemen specifically.

A health worker stands inside a medical tent that forms part of a new American clinic to be used for the treatment of people suffering from the Ebola virus in Monrovia, Liberia.

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Response to Ebola needs flexibility, experts say DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Many beds are empty at newly opened Ebola treatment units in Liberia’s urban centers because the outbreak is now flaring in more rural parts of the country. In Sierra Leone’s capital, there aren’t enough treatment units as the epidemic spreads there. Those helping battle the world’s worst Ebola outbreak must be more agile to catch up as the dreaded disease jumps from one place to another, experts say. That’s a challenge because it is a slow process for governments to authorize aid, to gather it together and then deliver it. And to build treatment units, even rudi-

mentary ones, takes even more time. By the time they’re built, the outbreak may have moved elsewhere. In Liberia, the U.S. this week opened an Ebola treatment unit in Tubmanburg, about 40 miles north of the capital, Monrovia. A 250-bed Doctors Without Borders clinic in Monrovia is treating only about 50 patients. There have been no patients at another facility in Foya, in northern Liberia, since Oct. 30. The U.S. plans to build 17 units in all, and it has already opened a field hospital to treat infected health workers. The head of the U.N. mission fighting Ebola in West Africa called

on Thursday for a more flexible and nimble response that puts treatment units in remote regions and gets staff rapidly to new outbreaks. Anthony Banbury warned the U.N. General Assembly that Ebola is an elusive disease that has just reappeared in Mali where it was thought to be under control, demonstrating the threat that the virus still poses to the region. He said the international community is having enough challenges trying to mobilize resources to respond to the crisis in hardest-hit Liberia, Sierra Leone and Mali and any outbreaks in other countries would be “truly devastating.”

India doctor arrested, denies role in women’s deaths NEW DELHI (AP) — The doctor who conducted sterilization procedures after which 13 women died in central India was arrested but insisted he didn’t do anything wrong — even though he said he used to perform up to 10 times more surgeries a day than allowed. Dr. R.K. Gupta, who had been hiding since Saturday’s operations, was arrested at a relative’s home near Bilaspur city late Wednesday, said Dr. S.K. Mandal, the chief medical officer of Chhattisgarh state.

Gupta denied responsibility for the deaths and blamed medication given to the women after the surgeries. A total of 83 women had the surgeries as part of a free government-run mass sterilization campaign and were sent home that evening. But dozens became ill and were rushed in ambulances to private hospitals in Bilaspur. Mandal said at least 13 women died and dozens more were hospitalized, including at least 16 who are fighting for their lives.

Gupta had performed the 83 surgeries in six hours — a clear breach of government protocol, which prohibits surgeons from performing more than 30 sterilizations in a day, Mandal said. He said investigators were also trying to determine whether the women, all of them poor villagers, had been given tainted medicines. “I am not guilty. I have been performing surgeries for a long time, and there has never been any problem,” Gupta told reporters in Bilaspur about the time of his arrest.

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S.C. asks to stay order allowing gay marriages CHARLESTON (AP) — Attorney General Alan Wilson has asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a judge’s order allowing gay marriage in the state, warning that not doing so will cause irreparable damage to South Carolina. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel on Wednesday threw out the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and blocked any state official from enforcing it. But the judge wrote his order would not take effect until noon Nov. 20, so Wilson could appeal. Wilson asked the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday to stay the judge’s order until the entire appeals panel can consider the issue. In the alternative, if the appeals court doesn’t issue a stay, Wilson asked for time to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 4th Circuit has already struck down Virginia’s gay marriage ban, a 2-1 ruling that applied to other states in the circuit. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of that case last month, and South

‘At this stage, the injury to the state and its people from allowing marriages to go forward in the interim outweighs any perception of harm to the plaintiffs.’ ALAN WILSON S.C. attorney general Carolina remains the only state in the circuit refusing to allow such marriages. In asking for the stay, Wilson argued the dissenting opinion in the Virginia case was the correct one. That opinion supports South Carolina’s position that “same-sex marriage restrictions do not discriminate on the basis of sex and that South Carolina’s definition of marriage, dating from colonial times, a union of a man and a woman is

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Beth Littrell, right, an attorney with the Lamda Legal Defense and Education Fund, speaks at a news conference in Charleston on Oct. 15 shortly after filing a federal lawsuit in Charleston seeking the right for a same-sex couple to marry in South Carolina. South Carolina’s attorney general has asked a federal appeals court to stop a judge’s order to allow marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the state. supported by rational grounds,” Wilson wrote in his request. He warned that without a stay, South Carolina will suffer harm because samesex marriages will go forward only to cause legal confusion about the status of those married if the state prevails. “At this stage, the injury to the state and its people

in Charleston County last month. But before it could be issued, the state Supreme Court blocked issuing licenses until a federal court in Columbia ruled in another gay marriage challenge. In that case, a couple wants the state to recognize their marriage that was performed in Washington, D.C. That case is still pending.

from allowing marriages to go forward in the interim outweighs any perception of harm to the plaintiffs,” Wilson said. “Although plaintiffs want to get married now, they will get their wish if they ultimately prevail in this appeal.” Colleen Condon and Nichols Bleckley, who are suing to get married, applied for a same-sex marriage license

Grants will improve Manning landscape BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Two recently announced grants will allow the City of Manning to move forward on a pair of improvement projects. City Administrator Scott Tanner said a $350,000 rural infrastructure grant from the Rural Infrastucture Authority will allow the city to paint the Keitt Street water tower and upgrade some water lines on the west side of town. The upgraded lines will allow better fire protection in those areas, he said. He said the tank will proba-

bly be painted white with a Manning logo on it. Another grant recently announced will pave the way for the city to tear down more than a dozen condemned homes in the Fleming neighborhood. “We just got notified about that one yesterday,” Tanner said Thursday. He said he hoped to be able

to bid the project in the spring or early summer. “That’s probably a little bit aggressive,” Tanner said. “Sometimes the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) projects take some time. You have to do some environmental reports and all this other red-tape stuff to get all the T’s crossed and I’s dotted.” SUMMER BENEFIT

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Get used to cheap gas prices Energy Department predicts average price will be $2.94 a gallon in 2015 BY JONATHAN FAHEY AP Energy Writer NEW YORK — Those low gas prices on station signs aren’t going away soon, the government says. In a dramatic shift from previous forecasts, the Energy Department predicted Wednesday that the average price of gasoline in the U.S. will be $2.94 a gallon in 2015. That is a 44-cent drop from an outlook issued just a month ago. If the sharply lower estimate holds true, U.S. consumers will save $61 billion on gas compared with this year. Rising oil production, particularly in the U.S., and weak spots in the global economy have led to a sharp reduction in oil prices during the past four months. Not seeing much of a change ahead, the government cut its forecast for global oil prices next year by $18 a barrel to $83. As a result, U.S. drivers will pay on average 45 cents less for a gallon of gas next year compared to this year. Based on expected gasoline consumption, that’s a savings of $60.9 billion. That may not seem like a lot in the context of a $17.5 trillion U.S. economy, but economists say it matters because it immediately gives consumers more money to spend on other things. Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the U.S. economy.

“It would be a reversal of the trend over the last few years where consumers can’t stretch a dollar far enough,” says Tim Quinlan, an economist at Wells Fargo. Quinlan says the price of gasoline is one of the three big drivers of consumer confidence, along with stock prices and the unemployment rate. “Lately all three are moving in the right direction,” he says. After falling for 49 straight days, the average gasoline price in the U.S. Thursday is $2.92, the lowest since December 2010, according to AAA. That was also the last full year when the average came in below $3 a gallon. While it’s not unusual for gas to hit its low for the year in late fall, the government is now saying that these prices aren’t just a low point but instead will be the norm next year. Adam Sieminski, administrator of the Energy Information Administration, the Energy Department’s statistical arm, attributed the lower pump prices to lower prices for crude oil and weak fuel demand. The EIA did hedge its bet on lower oil prices though, as it cautioned that OPEC could cut production in order to push prices higher. The global price of crude has fallen by $37 a barrel, or 32 percent, since late June and closed at $77.92 Thursday.

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A windmill is silhouetted in 2010 against a starry sky during a time exposure taken in a field near Randolph, Kansas. Scientists reported recently that as many as half of all stars may lie outside galaxies.

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Scientists say half of stars may lie outside galaxies astronomers from the U.S., Japan and Korea say the diffuse glow appears to be from stars booted out of their galaxies by mergers and collisions. The measurements by Michael Zemcov of the California Institute of Technology and his colleagues were made on two suborbital rocket flights, launched in 2010 and 2012 from New Mexico, and validated by NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope. NASA program scientist Michael

Study shows global warming worsening watery dead zones Scientists have long known that warmer water increases this problem, but a new study Monday in the journal Global Change Biology by Smithsonian Institution researchers found about two dozen different ways — biologically, chemically and physically — that climate change worsens the oxygen depletion. “We’ve underestimated the effect of climate change on dead zones,” said study lead author Andrew Altieri, a researcher at the Smithsonian’s tropical center in Panama.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming is likely playing a bigger role than previously thought in dead zones in oceans, lakes and rivers around the world, and it’s only going to get worse, according to a new study. Dead zones occur when fertilizer runoff clogs waterways with nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorous. That leads to an explosion of microbes that consumes oxygen and leaves the water depleted of oxygen, harming marine life.

Garcia said this diffuse glow between galaxies is as bright as all the known galaxies combined and is redefining galaxies. Instead of having sharp edges, galaxies may spread out like a starry web, connecting all the galaxies together. “Traditionally, we’ve talked about galaxies as disks or sometimes spheroids that have a finite extent. They run out of stars and gas at a certain radius,” Zemcov told reporters. While

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New board members, chairman address Teacher Forum positive manner,” McGhaney said. “Our teachers give their best to so many, and it is my As the new chairman of the hope that you feel valued in what you do.” Sumter School District board McGhaney encouraged eduof trustees, the Rev. Daryl Mccators to have open communiGhaney addressed educators cation with board members in the district during the Sumter School District Teach- and Baker. Newly elected vice chair Karen Michalik super Forum quarterly meeting ported McGhaney statement Thursday afternoon. Forum chairwoman Tina Sorrells in- that the board’s vision is strong compared to the vited board members to atstate’s, which looks to provide tend Thursday’s meeting to a “minimally adequate educatalk to the group of teachers tion” for students, she said. about their vision and plan New board members Johnfor the school district as it ny Hilton and Linda Alston moves forward. emphasized their platforms McGhaney, along with that they stood by firmly newly elected and re-elected members, stated that their ul- throughout their campaigns. Alston said she looks to build timate goal is to work closely a positive, working relationwith Superintendent Frank Baker to ensure fiscal respon- ship with her fellow board sibility for the school district, members and with Baker and show her support to teachers continue positive collaboraand students. She also stressed tion with the administration her interest in finding a way to and teachers and to improve employ more social workers in communications with stuschools in Sumter County to dents, parents, teachers and help educate and serve the community members. whole child and students’ fam“We have a strong commitment to our mission, which is ilies in hopes of increasing each child’s chance to succeed. to develop and cultivate comLucille McQuilla was unable petitive students who emto make the meeting due to an brace diversity and act in a

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He encouraged them to continue their good work through Teacher Forum, which gives them the voice to speak out about what they need in instruction and technology to improve the classroom experience for students. Hilton also briefly talked about moving forward with paperless classrooms in the district. “My goal is to support policies and budgetary decisions that reduce classroom size and promote parent involvement because we know students perform well when parents are involved in their education,” Hilton said. “Excellence, of all things, is what we need to have, an expectation RAYTEVIA EVANS / THE SUMTER ITEM of excellence.” Hillcrest Middle School’s Principal Sheila Ragin Choice talks to Sumter Hillcrest Middle School’s inSchool District board of trustees chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney structional coach, Libby Ortduring Thursday’s Teacher Forum meeting at the school district annex mann, provided the group building on Hasell Street. Teacher Forum chairwoman Tina Sorrells in- with updates on legislation vited board members, old and new, to speak during the meeting and that will affect education in answer questions regarding the board’s and the district’s vision and South Carolina in coming plan as Sumter School District moves forward. years, including a number of committees reviewing English out of town family medical Sumter School District, it’s the and language arts standards, math and science standards, emergency. best idea for them to consult AP U.S. History standards and Hilton said it’s important for those who are in the classreviewing teacher pay and teachers to know that in order room every day, and as a considering changes to teachfor them to improve education board member, he hopes to continue that communication. er evaluations. and continue to progress in

Grab your jacket: Expect chilly temperatures this weekend BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Put on a warm jacket before heading outdoors this weekend — and keep that jacket handy. That’s the message in this week’s weather forecast, as U.S. Weather Service meteorologist Chris Rohrbach said Thursday we may not see temperatures in the 60s until the end of next week. Chilly temperatures today and Saturday will be accompanied by clear and sunny skies, he said, but an approaching front will start to cloud things up Sunday. “For Friday and Saturday we have high pressure coming into our area, which will help clear away some clouds,” he said. “That will be some of that cold dry air that is pretty much covering the country right now. It should be cool but otherwise nice with temperatures in the 50s.” The Weather Service is predicting lows of 29 tonight night and 33 on Saturday night.

The least comfortable weather of the week may come Monday morning. “It will be cold with temperatures in the 40s and maybe even some wind gusts up to 15 miles per hour,” he said. He said there will be a chance for showers and moderate rain Monday as a front comes through that morning. The timing will lessen the wind gusts by the time people are heading to work, he said. “It definitely helps that the front will pass overnight,” Rohrbach said. As for the next warm up, Rohrbach said he couldn’t find anything definite in his charts. “It may not be until the end of next week,” he said. “It will slowly warm up during the week next week, but right now, there is nothing we are looking at that will warm us up within the following week.” He said temperatures Tuesday through Thursday should be in the 50s, possibly warming up to the mid-

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ROTARY FROM PAGE A1 are 32 or younger, Mello said. “Young begets young,” he said. “They bring their friends. Something else, too. Older people sit in the same place. Young folks sit everywhere. They mix it up.”

Both types of members are needed. While the younger ones are willing and able to say swing a hammer for Habitat for Humanity, Mello said, the older ones often write the checks to support the projects. Clubs are also making an effort to have more of a social media presence on Twitter and Facebook. Several have joined in The World’s

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Greatest Meal challenge. Mello passed around the collection bag for this project Tuesday during his visit. Another nice thing about international service organizations such as Rotary is that people can transfer when they move. “We’re always told to wait until they settle, but nobody is ever settled anymore,” Mello said. “The more

they are exposed and find they enjoy it, they will hook up with another one.” It’s important for experienced Rotarians to reach out and help them reconnect when they move, too, he said. For more information on joining Rotary International, visit www.rotary.org.

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Haley names new former military attorney as chief of staff COLUMBIA (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley’s next chief of staff is a former military attorney and chairman of the State Ethics Commission. The newly re-elected Republican governor announced Thursday that James Burns will replace

Ted Pitts, who has taken a job with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Pitts has been part of Haley’s administration since she took office in January 2011, initially as deputy chief of staff. In that role, the former state House

member served as a liaison to legislators and agencies. She named Pitts as chief of staff last fall. Burns is a partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, one of the state’s largest law firms. The 40-year-old Citadel

graduate formerly worked at the Pentagon as an ethics attorney for the vice chief of naval operations and, before that, in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Haley appointed Burns to a vacant position with the State Ethics Commission

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Jakob Denzinger looks out from his apartment window in Osijek, eastern Croatia, on July 28. Denzinger is among dozens of death camp guards and suspected Nazi war criminals who collected millions of dollars in Social Security payments despite being forced out of the U.S.

Lawmakers move to strip former Nazis of Social Security benefits BY RICHARD LARDNER The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to strip suspected Nazi war criminals of their Social Security benefits, insisting American taxpayers should not be underwriting the retirement of anyone who participated in the Third Reich’s atrocities. The Nazi Social Security Benefits Termination Act comes in response to an Associated Press investigation published in October that revealed millions of dollars in benefits have been paid to dozens of former Nazis who were forced out of the United States. At least four are alive, living in Europe on U.S. Social Security. The legislation would end benefits for Nazi suspects who have lost their American citizenship, a step called denaturalization. U.S. law currently requires a higher threshold — a final order of deportation — before benefits can be terminated. A companion bill to close this so-called loophole is scheduled to be introduced in the Senate. Mike Long, a spokesman for House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, said “we’re eager to get this done” during the lame-duck session that will last until a new Congress begins in late January.

‘Our bill will eliminate the loophole that has allowed Nazi war criminals to collect Social Security benefits. We should work in a bipartisan and expeditious manner to terminate these benefits once and for all.’ REP. CAROLYN MALONEY Bill’s main sponsor AP’s investigation found that the Justice Department used the loophole to persuade Nazi suspects to leave the U.S. in exchange for Social Security benefits. If they agreed to go voluntarily, or simply fled the country before being deported, they could keep their Social Security benefits. The Justice Department denied using Social Security payments as a tool for expelling former Nazis. “Our bill will eliminate the loophole that has allowed Nazi war criminals

to collect Social Security benefits,” Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the bill’s main sponsor, said in a statement. “We should work in a bipartisan and expeditious manner to terminate these benefits once and for all.” Republican Reps. Jason Chaffetz of Utah and Leonard Lance of New Jersey joined with Maloney to introduce the legislation. There are 11 other cosponsors. “This is a matter of principle,” Chaffetz said. “Taxpayers should not be funding the retirement of war criminals.” The White House and U.S. Social Security Administration have signaled support for denying benefits to former Nazis. The Justice Department said it is open to considering proposals that would terminate the Social Security payments. “This legislation is long overdue, and we are pleased that lawmakers in Congress are taking this seriously,” said Abraham H. Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League. The legislation specifically targets individuals who were denaturalized because of their roles in the Nazi persecution or lost their citizenship through a settlement agreement with the Justice Department. The bill requires the Justice Department to notify the Social Security Administration of their identities and locations so the agency can shut off their benefits.

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FROM PAGE A1 the 2020 S.C. Performance Vision, which states that all students will graduate with knowledge and skills needed to compete in a global economy, provide positive contributions as members of the community and participate in a democratic society. The state report cards were issued only days after the S.C. Supreme Court ruled in favor of poor, rural school districts in a 21-yearold funding lawsuit. The court said legislators have failed to ensure students have the chance to succeed. The 3-2 ruling directs legislators to collaborate with school districts to develop solutions for the state’s “constitutional deficiency.” According to the 2014 report card for the district, 64.1 percent of students in the district who took the reading portion of the S.C. Palmetto Assessment of State Standards test met or exceeded expectations compared to 73.9 percent statewide. The report card also shows the comparisons between Sumter School District and districts with students similar to children in the local district — or schools with students with a poverty index of no more than 5 percent above or below the index for Sumter’s district. The local district’s percentage of students who met or exceeded expectations in PASS reading this year is 3.9 percent less than the average for similar districts. In the past 18 months, schools in Sumter School District have made various efforts to improve student performance in reading, writing, English and language arts including issuing reading challenges and inviting community members, parents and supporters to read to elementary

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Sumter School District received an average absolute rating for 2014 from the S.C. Department of Education, which released report cards for districts and schools in the state this week. The new rating was a slight change from the previous two years in which the district received good absolute ratings. school students. The S.C. Department of Education has also made a major push in improving literacy for South Carolina students in districts across the state, and legislators passed Gov. Nikki Haley’s K-12 Education Reform Initiative in mid-April which addresses improving technology in South Carolina schools and employing reading coaches for elementary schools. “To improve and sustain the district’s gains in English and language arts, professional development for teachers has emphasized engaging students in authentic reading and writing for longer periods of time,” explained Superintendent Frank Baker in his summary for the 2014 annual report card. “Our teachers

RUNOFF FROM PAGE A1 for absentee voters between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday. Election workers will be at the courthouse this weekend tabulating a test run for paper ballots to make sure they are counted properly and run effectively. Ward 4 residents who did not vote in the Nov. 4 general election are

have focused on the statewide literacy initiative, the integration of ELA (English and language arts) into the content areas and differentiation.” Although the district received an average rating, 2014 state report cards also showed that Sumter School District’s middle schools are struggling — an issue David Trombly, director of teaching and learning, testing and accountability, highlighted in a brief report for the board of trustees during the recent oath of office and organization meeting. Trombly said he will provide detailed data for principals who will share with their faculty and staff and continue to create initiatives to address the areas in which they know their students

still eligible to cast ballots in the runoff. The ward includes Sumter’s downtown and business areas as well as its historic district. Tuesday’s runoff will determine who serves out the last two years of Charlie Burns’ first term. The councilman announced in July that he would be stepping down as he plans to move outside ward limits. Yates and Cannon were the two highest vote-getters in the original race, which also included Edsel

are having trouble. Of the seven middle schools in the district, four maintained an average absolute rating between 2013 and 2014, and two received a below average rating — Mayewood Middle School, which received the same rating in 2013, and Furman Middle School, which received an average rating in 2013. Chestnut Oaks Middle School was the only middle school in Sumter School District to receive an at-risk absolute rating for 2014. Annual state report cards show the progress for schools and districts in the state considering a number of factors including socioeconomic elements of the area, recent Palmetto Assessment of State Standards test scores, High School As-

“Whit” Whitaker. Yates gathered 662 votes, finishing with 47 percent of the electorate Nov. 4, while her opponent Alan Cannon, with 389 votes, nabbed a little less than 28 percent. City law requires a runoff if no candidate wins the general election with more than 50 percent of the vote, a mark of which Yates fell just short. Yates served as a city councilwoman and elections commissioner in Sumter decades ago. Cannon, a local

businessman, co-owns Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and serves as president of The Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise. Their race is the only one remaining on the ballot. Voters should go to their assigned polling places Tuesday. Sumter County election officials expect to see a dip in turnout as many voters from the general election won’t return to the voting booths to cast ballots in the runoff.

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CBS airs live broadcast of Hollywood Film Awards BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH

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The awards “season” just got longer. Time was (like last year) we had to wait for the Golden Globes to warm up the frigid first weeks of January. Now the Hollywood Film Awards (8 p.m., CBS) kicks off weeks before Thanksgiving. While this is its first time on CBS, the Hollywood Film Awards presentation has been held for 17 years. This broadcast, hosted by Queen Latifah, is a co-production of CBS and Dick Clark Productions. It even has its own red carpet festivities (7:30 p.m.) and a post-award “CBS Hollywood After Party” (10 p.m.) hosted by Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell of “CBS This Morning.” Scheduled guests and presenters include Gerard Butler, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Julianne Moore, Jack O’Connell, Chris Pratt, Channing Tatum, Jean-Marc Vallee, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley. Honoring “excellence” in filmmaking (we expect no less!), the Hollywood Film Awards recognize talent associated with movies during the year of 2014 — which, by my calendar, still has at least a month to go. So look for some films that you haven’t yet seen (or heard of) walking away with honors. • “The Hitmakers” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) looks at how digital media has changed the way pop music is made, consumed and marketed. Much of the success of recent releases by Taylor Swift and Beyonce has been attributed as much to their rollout strategy as their musical appeal. Digital downloading and streaming services have utterly transformed consumers’ relationship to new music. CD sales have plummeted and record stores have become a quant relic of the past. How much does old-fashioned terrestrial radio still play in promoting or charting new hits? At the same time, downloading often harkens back decades to an era when people bought singles instead of albums. Who remembers 45s? Cassingles? • Fifty years on, November still brings Kennedy commemorations both morbid and maudlin. “Brad Meltzer’s

Kyle’s accident leaves Mandy shaken on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * An income outrage on “Cristela” (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

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Queen Latifah hosts the inaugural broadcast of the “Hollywood Film Awards” at 8 p.m. today on CBS. Lost History” (10 p.m., H2, TVPG) goes looking for missing samples of President Kennedy’s brain tissue. “JFK: The Final Hours” (7 p.m., National Geographic, TV-PG) recalls the moments leading up to the president’s assassination, and the 2013 drama “Killing Kennedy” (9 p.m., National Geographic, TV-14) adapts Bill O’Reilly’s pulpy best-selling book.

chance on “Gotham” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). • A glance back at the first 100 episodes on “Shark Tank” (9

p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • A hungry demon takes a bite out of Atlanta on “Constantine” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

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CULT CHOICE On his way to receive an award, a doctor (Victor Sjostrom) muses on his life’s joys and disappointments, in director Ingmar Bergman’s 1957 drama “Wild Strawberries” (8 p.m., TCM).

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • A pretty veterinarian makes a confirmed bachelor change his ways, just in time for the holidays, in the 2014 holiday bauble “The Nine Lives of Christmas” (8 p.m., Hallmark, TV-G). • A pert passenger (Sandra Bullock, in a star-making role) helps a cop (Keanu Reeves) foil a terrorist’s (Dennis Hopper) explosive plot in the 1994 thriller “Speed” (8 p.m., Encore). • Poisoned clay leaves victims aching on “Grimm” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). • Gordon rues a missed

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Kristin Chenoweth and Chris Young appear on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Liam Hemsworth, Katherine Heigl, Sebastian Maniscalco and Kool and the Gang on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Julie Bowen, Kacey Musgraves and Florida Georgia Line appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Kerry Washington, Michael C. Hall and Joe Hill visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Craig Ferguson hosts Jeff Daniels and Paula Poundstone on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS). Copyright 2014, United Feature Syndicate

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Planning ahead is best advice for volunteers DEAR ABBY — Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I would like to share some advice with your readers from Dear Abby someone who has volABIGAIL unteered in VAN BUREN shelters for many years. 1. Please do NOT volunteer on Thanksgiving. It’s the day most people volunteer, and there are always more volunteers than homeless people. 2. If you want to make donations, please drop them off a few days before or a few days after. It will allow the shelter time to store all the donations and to take an inventory of what is still needed.

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3. Shelters need not only food, but also paper goods such as plates, napkins, toilet paper and plastic utensils. 4. Because refrigerator space is limited, don’t bring anything that must be refrigerated. 5. Most shelters pay rent, water, electric and telephone bills and lease office equipment, etc. A check or cash donation is ideal. It’s also tax deductible. If in doubt, call ahead (at least a week in advance) and ask what is needed. Year-round volunteer DEAR VOLUNTEER — Kudos to you for so generously giving your time to help others who are in need. I’m sure my readers will appreciate your insight. Planning ahead and knowing what is needed make

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perfect sense. DEAR ABBY — Our son and daughter-in-law were married last year at a courthouse. They are now planning a “real” wedding. Our daughterin-law thinks we should pay for the rehearsal dinner, and my husband thinks he isn’t required to. Please help with this dilemma. Are we expected to pay for a rehearsal dinner since they have been married a year already? New mother-in-law in Ohio DEAR MOTHER-IN-LAW — Celebrations of this kind are GIFTS. Regardless of what your daughter-in-law is saying, they are not mandatory. While she may expect you to pay for the dinner, no rule of etiquette requires you to do it. Please tell your husband I said to hang onto his wallet.

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ASHINGTON — It’s not exactly the Ems Dispatch (the diplomatic cable Bismarck doctored to provoke the 1870 FrancoPrussian War). But what the just-resurfaced Gruber Confession lacks in world-historical consequence, it makes up for in world-class cynicism. This October 2013 video shows MIT professor Jonathan Gruber, a principal architect of Obamacare, admitting that, in order to get it passed, the law was made deliberately obscure and deceptive. It constitutes the ultimate vindication of the charge that Obamacare was sold on a pack of lies. “Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage,” said Gruber. “Basically, call it the stupidity of the American voter or whatever, but basically that was really, really critical to getting the thing to pass.” First, Gruber said, the bill’s authors manipulated the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, which issues gold-standard cost estimates of any legislative proposal: “This bill was written in a tortured way to make sure CBO did not score the mandate as taxes.” Why? Because “if CBO scored the mandate as taxes, the bill dies.” And yet, the Charles president himself openly insisted Krauthammer that the individual mandate — what you must pay the government if you fail to buy health insurance — was not a tax. Worse was the pretense that Obamacare wouldn’t cost anyone anything. On the contrary, it’s a winwin, insisted President Obama, promising that the “typical family” would save $2,500 on premiums every year. Skeptics like me pointed out the obvious: You can’t subsidize 30 million uninsured without someone paying something. Indeed, Gruber admits, Obamacare was a huge transfer of wealth — which had to be hidden from the American people, because “if you had a law which ... made explicit that healthy people pay in and sick people get money, it would not have passed.” Remember: The whole premise of Obamacare was that it would help the needy, but if you were not in need, if you liked what you had, you would be left alone. Which is why Obama kept repeating — Politifact counted 31 times — that “if you like your plan, you can keep your plan.” But of course you couldn’t, as millions discovered when they were kicked off their plans last year. Millions more were further shocked when they discovered major hikes in their premiums and deductibles. It was their wealth that was being redistributed. As NBC News and others reported last year, the administration knew this all along. But White House political hands overrode those wary about the president’s phony promise. In fact, Obama knew the falsity of his claim as far back as February 2010 when, at a meeting with congressional leaders, he agreed that millions would lose their plans. Now, it’s not unconstitutional to lie. But it is helpful for citizens to know the cynicism with which the massive federalization of their health care was crafted. It gets even worse, thanks again to Gruber. Last week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case claiming that the administration is violating its own health care law, which clearly specifies that subsidies can be given only to insurance purchased on “exchanges established by the state.” Just 13 states have set up such exchanges. Yet the administration is giving tax credits to plans bought on the federal exchange — serving 37 states — despite what the law says. If the government loses, the subsidy system collapses and, with it, Obamacare itself. Which is why the administration is frantically arguing that “exchanges established by the state” is merely sloppy drafting, a kind of legislative typo. And that the intent all along was to subsidize all plans on all exchanges. Re-enter professor Gruber. On a separate video in a different speech, he explains what Obamacare intended: “If you’re a state and you don’t set up an exchange, that means your citizens don’t get their tax credits.” The legislative idea was to coerce states into setting up their own exchanges by otherwise denying their citizens subsidies. This may have been a stupid idea, but it was no slip. And it’s the law, as written, as enacted and as intended. It can be changed by Congress only, not by the Executive. Which is precisely what the plaintiffs are saying. Q.E.D. It’s refreshing that “the most transparent administration in history,” as this administration fancies itself, should finally display candor about its signature act of social change. Inadvertently, of course. But now we know what lay behind Obama’s smooth reassurances — the arrogance of an academic liberalism that rules in the name of a citizenry it mocks, disdains and deliberately, contemptuously deceives. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2014, The Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WE NEED TO SHOW BOYS POSITIVE INFLUENCES What happens to black boys growing up without a father or a male role model, and so have no one to emulate when they become adults? If I could offer a single prescription for the survival of America, and particularly black America, “it would be to restore the black family.” And if you asked me how to do it, my answer — doubtlessly oversimplified — would be save the black boys. I’m afraid there are too many husbands and fathers today who in the same situation, when it comes to their family, they’re simply standing there, motionless. They making about as much a difference in their home as collard greens without the fatback. Tragically, the black family in modern America has largely lost its boys. The enemy has effectively removed the male from his God-appointed position of leadership and responsibility and has the same goal in mind for the rest of America. He may use different methods to achieve his goal, but his strategy is the same: Destroy the boys by neutralizing the male. Through decades of social policy, the federal government has gutted and plundered the black community of its husbands and fathers. The results are that boys learn that drugs, robbery, stealing and murder are the fastest ways of making lots of cash. They simply don’t have fathers or father figures to step up who can teach them and demonstrate the virtues of a healthy work ethic, the importance of sexual discipline and responsibility, the benefits of education and the beauty of transcendent values. Without values, this will

lead them to an early death or prison. We have to learn to show positive influence to our boys on how to become a man early in their lives. What does it take to be an effective role model? If a father is not there to provide a confident, rich role model of manhood, then the boy is left in a vulnerable position ... this solution places great pressure on the growing son ... we often misidentify with our fathers, crippling our identities as men. For the fathers, grandfathers and father figures. NORMAN DWYER Sumter

ter. He is a God-fearing, honorable man of his word. He is faithful to family, friends and the Sumter community. You can rest assured that whatever task is in front of him will be done with integrity. Alan Cannon is committed to local government, and his strengths are precisely what we need on our city council. He will be able to provide experience and a new energy that will be invaluable at this crucial time. A vote for Alan Cannon is a vote for a bright future for Sumter. WILLIAM T. NOONAN JR., DMD Sumter

CANNON’S DEDICATION, TALENT SET HIM APART

THANK YOU TO VOTERS WHO WANT BRIGHTER FUTURE

I did not want to let an opportunity pass to voice support for Alan Cannon for Sumter City Council. I have had the privilege of knowing Alan for the past 30 years. My respect for Alan has only grown as I have witnessed his dedication, wisdom and character. Alan is hard working and devoted to any task at hand. He is a true servant and is always ready and willing to give of his time and talent. Whether it is his church, our community or his business, his dedication to serving others sets him apart. Alan has business experience that will benefit our community. His wisdom has kept his business strong during a tough economy, and he can make the tough decisions needed to keep Sumter strong. He understands how to create a conservative budget and stick to it, making every dollar count to invest in the future. His greatest attribute, however, is that he is a man of charac-

Tuesday, Nov. 4, was a great day in Sumter County. The voters made a powerful statement: “We want a brighter and prosperous future for our children and grandchildren.” I want to personally thank the voters for helping to make Sumter a great place to live, learn, work and play for everyone. I also want to commend you for realizing that progress, like freedom, is not free. I am happy to be living in Sumter County and to be a witness to what is taking place today. The Penny for Progress train has been re-energized, and the tracks have been extended far into the future. I hope everyone will freely climb aboard for a fantastic ride. Everyone will benefit and will have a better chance to live the American Dream. Now, that’s real progress. I look forward to the day when we can do it again. EUGENE R. BATEN Sumter County Council

we change the culture. Primary to changing the culture is holding people accountable when they violate our values.” That violation happened at the VA with the rampant falsification of records showing how long veterans had to wait for medical care. The appalling practice didn’t just betray America’s veterans. It unfairly sullied the reputations of the many VA staffers who have been dedicated to working hard — and honestly — for veterans’ well-being. While concerns initially centered on the widespread doctoring of records at the VA facility in Phoenix, Arizona, the selfserving pattern of deceit extended across the system. There have even been confirmed cases of false documentation about long waiting times here in Charleston. Fortunately, Secretary McDonald has generally struck the right tone in his first three months at the VA. Unfortunately, though, he gave this utterly wrong answer Sunday night on CBS’ “60 Minutes” when asked how long it would take to hire the 28,000 medical

professionals he says the agency needs: “Well, it’s going to take time. Because every adverse outcome that gets amplified by the media doesn’t help me.” Actually, if the media had not “amplified” such “adverse outcomes” as patients dying while waiting for treatment, Mr. McDonald’s VA secretary predecessor, Eric Shinseki, would not have been forced to step down on May 30. As for requests for more funding, Congress has a moral obligation to supply sufficient resources to the VA. Yet before assuming that the agency’s disgrace has stemmed from a lack of money, consider that its total budget has more than doubled (from $73 billion to $154 billion) since 2006. Consider, too, the immense debt, transcending financial measure, that America owes to its military veterans. So we owe Secretary McDonald a fair chance to fix what’s been so terribly wrong for so long at the VA. But as he takes on that critical mission, Congress — and the nation — should fully scrutinize his progress while demanding that he succeed.

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NEW VA SECRETARY NEEDS CHANCE TO FIX FAILURES The Department of Veterans Affairs’ systemic, protracted failure to provide former military members adequate health care is a national outrage. That makes the task facing Robert McDonald as the new VA secretary an urgent national priority. And the former Procter & Gamble CEO is taking fittingly forceful steps to restore the agency’s credibility. For example, he reported Monday that an ongoing, comprehensive VA restructuring has already removed 5,600 employees this year and that more dismissals will soon follow. Of course, federal regulations drag out the firing process. So by all means, get on with it. The secretary correctly explained on Tuesday — Veterans Day — on CNN: “We can’t change this department unless

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AROUND TOWN South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Take your leashed pets out for a day of music, food and fun at Lafayette Drive. All area veterans are invited. the Sumter SPCA Mutt Strut your Nov. mutt15, out for The a strut and help 2014 onTake Saturday, Lincoln High School Presbeginning at noon. The the SPCA ervation Alumni Association event will be held at 1100 S. will hold a dinner fundraiser 11 Guignard Drive (next to the a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. SPCA). “Strutters” are need- 21, at the Lincoln High ed to help raise money for School gymnasium, Council the Mutt Strut, which is a Street. Cost is $7 per dinner community animal day cele- and includes baked chicken bration. You can help raise or fish, red rice, green money by visiting the SPCA, beans, roll and a drink. Dine 1140 S. Guignard Drive, from in or take out. Call James L. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. any day ex- Green at (803) 968-4173. cept Wednesday or Sunday The Lincoln High School Presto pick up a registration ervation Alumni Association packet. The registration fee will sponsor its Eighth Annual is $10 per person and inGala Banquet / Fundraiser 6:30 cludes a free event T-shirt. p.m.-midnight on Friday, The person who raises the Nov. 28, at the Lincoln High most money will win a new School gymnasium, Council 2014 Apple MacBook Air. Second place winner will re- Street. Dr. Lois Weston Green, 1960 graduate, will ceive $400 and third place speak. Call James L. Green winner will receive $200. at (803) 968-4173. Call (803) 773-9292. All proThe fourth Green School Receeds benefit the Sumter union will be held at noon on SPCA. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Lincoln High School Class of Trinity Lincoln Center (old 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. on Lincoln High School), 25 Saturday, Nov. 15, at AmeriCouncil St. Contact Linwood can Legion Post 202, 310 at (803) 773-6363 or Shirley Palmetto St. Plans will be at (803) 481-0587 for informade for the 2015 class remation. union, which will be celeThe Manning High School Class brated as the 1960s class of 1974 will hold its 40-year reunion of the Civil Rights class reunion at 6 p.m. on era. Call Ferdinand Burns at Saturday, Nov. 29, at the (803) 968-4464. Manning Restaurant, 476 N. The Lincoln High School PresBrooks St., Manning. Call ervation Alumni Association Russell A. Miller at (803) will meet at 4 p.m. on Sun410-7311 or Sylvia Lindseyday, Nov. 16, at the Lincoln High School cafeteria, Coun- Spann at (803) 225-0964. The St. Jude Alumni Associacil Street. Call James L. tion & Friends 10th Annual HarGreen at (803) 968-4173. vest Ball will be held 7:30 Get a free 4x6 picture of your little one with Santa! Jolly Old p.m.-midnight on Saturday, St. Nick himself will be visit- Nov. 29, at Serendipity Catering and Café, 118 S. Main ing Farmers Telephone Coop. offices in Sumter, Lee St. Admission is $40 per person. Attire is semi-formal. and Clarendon from 2:30 to Call Claude Esperson at 5:30 p.m. on the following (917) 589-2737 for tickets. dates: Monday, Nov. 17, The annual Evening Optimist Bishopville business office, Christmas Parade will be held 104 E. Church St.; Tuesday, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, Nov. 18, Manning business on Main Street. The parade office, 2389 Paxville Highwill feature marching way; Wednesday, Nov. 19, bands, beauty queens, fesNorth Sumter business oftive holiday floats and fice, 631 N. Pike West; more. The theme for this Thursday, Nov. 20, Shaw year’s parade is “What business office, 1280 Peach Christmas Means to Me.” If Orchard Road; and Friday, your organization would like Nov. 21, Wesmark (Sumter) business office, 255 W. Wes- a parade entry application, contact the Evening Optimark Blvd. mist Club of Sumter at (803) The Carolina Coin Club will 983-3916. meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, The 10th Annual Christmas LuNov. 18, at the Parks and minary Memorial Service preRecreation Department building, 155 Haynsworth St. sented by Evergreen and Hillside Memorial Parks will The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month and be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 802 N. Guigvisitors are always welnard Drive. Rain date will be come. Call (803) 775-8840. Thursday, Dec. 11. The Sumter County Education The Dalzell-Shaw American LeAssociation-Retired will meet at noon on Wednesday, Nov. gion Post 175 will hold an oratorical contest for high school 19, at the North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. For infor- students at 7 p.m. on Tuesmation, call Brenda Bethune day, Dec. 9, at 3625 Camden Highway, Dalzell. For details at (803) 469-6588. The Pinedale Neighborhood As- and registration forms, visit p175.org. Deadline for entries sociation will meet at 4:30 is Dec. 2. p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, The Civil Air Patrol Sumter at the South HOPE Center, Composite Squadron’s Wreaths 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Call Across America ceremony will Ferdinand Burns at (803) be held at noon on Satur968-4464. day, Dec. 13, at Sumter The Sumter Combat Veterans Cemetery, 700 W. Oakland Group will meet at 10 a.m. Ave. on Friday, Nov. 21, at the

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Protect your EUGENIA LAST position. Be accommodating and take on as much as you can to pick up any slack that may reflect poorly on your ability. An innovative outlook will attract interest in something that you want to pursue. Be patient and mindful. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Being stubborn will limit you. Refusing to listen to good advice will be your downfall. Look at your situation realistically, and you will see the possibilities. Job opportunities are present if you are receptive to change. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone will be jealous of you or of a friendship you have with someone else. Try to spread your time evenly amongst your friends, family and partner. Balance will be the key to getting ahead. Avoid impulsive spending and joint financial ventures. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Heated arguments will lead to personal changes. Impulsive reactions will be detrimental. Gauge what’s going on around you, but don’t meddle. Focus on doing something that interests you to maintain your peace of mind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Overstepping boundaries or being too dramatic will put a distance between you and someone special. Don’t take the blame for something you didn’t do or place the onus on others. You are best to step back and focus on personal improvements. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dealing with institutions will be trying. Put off important meetings until you feel confident you can make your point and win. Spend your time

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THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Cooler with some sun

Mainly clear and cold

Sunshine, but cold

Warmer; a few afternoon showers

Periods of rain

Partly sunny, breezy and colder

50°

29°

50° / 31°

61° / 47°

66° / 36°

50° / 25°

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 25%

N 8-16 mph

NNE 4-8 mph

NE 4-8 mph

SE 3-6 mph

SW 6-12 mph

N 10-20 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 45/24 Spartanburg 47/25

Greenville 48/25

Columbia 51/27

Temperatures shown on map are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

IN THE MOUNTAINS

ON THE COAST

Charleston 56/34

Today: Partly sunny and cooler. High 52 to 57. Saturday: Mostly sunny; cold in northern parts. High 50 to 56.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 47/30/s 31/19/pc 44/30/pc 37/22/pc 50/35/pc 72/56/pc 50/39/pc 44/32/pc 72/50/pc 45/30/pc 77/57/c 64/54/pc 46/32/pc

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 355.83 74.51 74.43 97.22

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use your wisdom and past experience to bypass someone asking for too much. Your ability to articulate your thoughts will help you get your point across and encourage others to help you reach your goals. Avoid indulgence of any kind. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be tempted to chase the thrill and adventure of any situation, but before you head down that path, look at the consequences that are likely to develop. Focus on spirituality and peace, and forego the chance of injury or argument. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The changes going on around you are not in your control, so accept the inevitable and deal with what you can alter. Don’t feel the urge to donate or pay for someone else’s mistake. Look out for your interests and offer only suggestions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Refuse to let tension build up until it explodes. Re-evaluate your responsibilities and keep moving to avoid trouble. Get involved in an activity that you find educational or relaxing. Think before you act. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A onesided partnership will lead to confusion. Try not to reveal your true feelings until you are certain where you stand on professional or family issues. A money venture can be quite prosperous if you are patient and prudent.

24-hr chg -0.02 +0.01 -0.02 -0.19

Sunrise 6:53 a.m. Moonrise none

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

trace 0.60" 1.22" 32.01" 44.09" 41.91"

NATIONAL CITIES City Atlanta Chicago Dallas Detroit Houston Los Angeles New Orleans New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

65° 51° 67° 42° 84° in 1989 27° in 1976

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 52/36/s 32/25/pc 49/37/c 36/25/pc 57/52/r 70/56/pc 60/52/c 43/35/s 76/58/pc 46/32/s 77/55/pc 65/54/s 48/35/s

Myrtle Beach 52/32

Aiken 50/27

Sunset 5:19 p.m. Moonset 12:50 p.m.

Last

New

First

Full

Nov. 14

Nov. 22

Nov. 29

Dec. 6

TIDES

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 2.28 -0.01 19 2.94 -0.06 14 3.14 -0.14 14 2.97 +0.10 80 75.72 +0.19 24 9.04 +3.35

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sat.

High 2:08 a.m. 2:20 p.m. 3:03 a.m. 3:13 p.m.

Ht. 2.7 2.9 2.7 2.9

Low 8:45 a.m. 9:25 p.m. 9:41 a.m. 10:15 p.m.

Ht. 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.0

REGIONAL CITIES City Asheville Athens Augusta Beaufort Cape Hatteras Charleston Charlotte Clemson Columbia Darlington Elizabeth City Elizabethtown Fayetteville

Today Hi/Lo/W 38/20/s 51/26/s 53/25/s 57/34/pc 48/38/sh 56/34/pc 47/23/s 51/29/s 51/27/s 49/26/s 48/30/pc 49/29/pc 50/28/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 45/25/s 51/29/s 54/29/s 55/42/s 49/41/s 55/40/s 48/27/s 50/33/s 51/29/s 49/28/s 50/32/s 48/30/s 49/28/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 50/29/pc Gainesville 63/37/pc Gastonia 47/24/s Goldsboro 47/27/pc Goose Creek 55/33/pc Greensboro 44/24/s Greenville 48/25/s Hickory 43/24/s Hilton Head 56/37/pc Jacksonville, FL 60/39/pc La Grange 50/26/s Macon 53/26/pc Marietta 45/26/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 50/31/s 67/48/pc 49/26/s 48/28/s 54/38/s 45/28/s 48/29/s 45/27/s 54/45/s 63/51/pc 56/33/s 56/31/s 50/33/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 42/21/s Mt. Pleasant 55/35/pc Myrtle Beach 52/32/pc Orangeburg 51/29/pc Port Royal 56/35/pc Raleigh 46/23/s Rock Hill 47/23/s Rockingham 48/23/s Savannah 59/36/pc Spartanburg 47/25/s Summerville 56/36/pc Wilmington 52/30/pc Winston-Salem 43/24/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 45/25/s 55/42/s 50/38/s 52/33/s 55/43/s 46/26/s 48/25/s 48/25/s 58/43/s 48/29/s 54/44/s 52/33/s 45/28/s

Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂurries, sn–snow, i–ice

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working out any negatives in your life. Focus on details and satisfying yourself. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make a move if it will improve your personal or professional life. Don’t let anyone pressure you into doing something for the wrong reasons. Use your ability to see situations from all sides.

Sumter 50/29 Manning 51/28

Today: Mostly sunny and colder. Winds north 4-8 mph. Mainly clear. Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, but chilly. Winds east 3-6 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 50/29

Bishopville 49/27

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

2-9-18-24-30 PowerUp: 3

37-39-51-52-55 Powerball: 11 Powerplay: 3

23-25-28-30-75 Megaball: 11 Megaplier: 5

PICK 3 THURSDAY

PICK 4 THURSDAY

6-5-9 and 2-0-4

7-7-1-4 and 1-9-1-2

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Martha, a 1-year-old red and white spayed female hound mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is sweet, affectionate, active, playful and friendly. Martha enjoys playing with her buddies and loves attention. She would make a great new family addition. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www. sumterscspca.com.

The Sumter SPCA Mutt Strut “Paws With A Cause!” will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center, 1100 S. Guignard Drive (next to the SPCA). Registration fee is $10 per person and includes event T-shirt. Participants will receive a donation packet with pledge forms at the time of registration. The strutter who raises the most money will win an Apple MacBook Air. Second place prize is $400 and third place prize is $200. All proceeds benefit the Sumter SPCA. Pre-register at 1140 S. Guignard Drive. Call (803) 773-9292.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP FOOTBALL

Rivalry rebound?

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

The Wilson Hall Barons, left, look to avenge a 28-7 loss to rival Laurence Manning Academy two weeks ago when the two teams meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Billy Chitwood Field with the winner advancing to next week’s SCISA 3A state championship in Columbia.

Barons, Swampcats collide for chance to play for SCISA 3A state crown BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com The Wilson Hall Barons have had nearly two weeks to digest the film from their first football matchup against Laurence Manning Academy, and it’s still leaving a bad taste in their mouths. Especially for those along the offensive and defensive lines.

“Our linemen were getting doubleteamed a lot,” senior linebacker/fullback John Wells Baker said. “They like to pack things up in the middle and they just got a good push. They pushed the linemen back into the linebackers and it was just hard to make a read.” The result was a banner night for the Swampcats’ rushing attack, which piled up over 400 yards and four

touchdowns in a 28-7 victory at Billy Chitwood Field – the same site as today’s SCISA 3A state playoffs semifinal rematch that kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in Manning. The loss was the first for the Barons against their rival since 2008, and although the teams have played twice each of the last three seasons, this will be the first playoff game away from Spencer Field during that span.

LMA looks to change playoff fate at home MANNING – Cagney Brunson wasn’t even in high school the last time Laurence Manning Academy earned a gridiron victory over Wilson Hall – at least prior to two weeks ago. The Swampcats’ 28-7 win over the rival Barons at Billy Chitwood Field in the regular-season finale finally marked the first time since 2008 that LMA came away as the victor. “It felt really good,” Brunson said. “To get that

win was great and to have the playoffs come through here this time is really exciting.” The Barons’ winning streak lasted eight games over five seasons, including three seasons in which the two teams met in the playoffs as well. The biggest difference now, however, is that all of those playoff games took place at Spencer Field in Sumter while today’s 7:30 p.m. SCISA 3A semifinal will be in Manning. The winner

SEE CATS, PAGE B3

Muschamp challenges Gators to ‘take back’ Swamp BY MARK LONG The Associated Press

youngest MVP in major league history and the youngest unanimous selection. Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers ace, breezed past Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton and Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen for the NL award. Bob Gibson in 1968 was the previous pitcher to be the NL MVP. Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander won the

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Forget bowl eligibility. Forget the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division race. Forget saving coach Will Muschamp’s job. The Florida Gators have one thing on their minds heading into Saturday’s game against South Carolina: “Take back the Swamp.” Florida (5-3, 4-3 SEC) has lost five of its previous MUSCHAMP seven home games, including both last month. There was the 30-27 defeat against LSU, which included a dropped touchdown pass in the closing minutes and an interception in the final seconds that led to the winning field goal. That was gut-wrenching, but it was easy to handle compared to the 42-13 drubbing by Missouri the following week. The Gators allowed just 119 yards but were walloped because of six turnovers that included scores on a fumble and interception. Florida also allowed a kickoff and a punt to be returned for touchdowns. “The last performance was not up to par by any means,” cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III said. “We owe our fans one.” Maybe even a few. The Gators are 1-3 in their last four SEC games in

SEE MVPS, PAGE B2

SEE GATORS, PAGE B4

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

Laurence Manning Academy’s Tony Cruz (7) and the rest of the ‘Cats defense will look to slow down John Ballard (20) and Wilson Hall again tonight as the two rivals meet at 7:30 p.m. at Billy Chitwood Field with the winner advancing to the SCISA 3A state title game next Saturday.

PRO BASEBALL

Kershaw, Trout earn baseball’s MVP awards

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

After two years of finishing second, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was voted a unanimous winner of the American League’s Most Valuable Player award that was announced on Thursday.

SEE RIVALRY, PAGE B3

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

’Cats, WH meet for 3rd straight year BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

The victor earns a spot in the state championship game on Nov. 22 at Benedict College’s Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia at 7:30 p.m. against either Ben Lippen or Hammond. “They’re a very good football team and they played a very good game against us the first time,” Wilson Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — Clayton Kershaw became the first pitcher to win the National League MVP award in nearly a half-century, coasting an easy victory Thursday. Mike Trout was a unanimous pick for the AL honor KERSHAW after finishing second the previous two years. The 23-year-old became the fifth-

SPORTS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

4 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Turkish Airlines Open Second Round from Antalya, Turkey (GOLF). 4 a.m. -- Professional Baseball: MLB All-Stars vs. Samurai Japan National Team Game Two from Tokyo (MLB NETWORK). 11:30 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 Practice from Homestead, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). 12:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 Practice from Homestead, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Armed Forces Shootout from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico – Hampden-Sydney vs. U.S. Coast Guard Academy (ESPNU). 2 p.m. – PGA Golf: OHL Classic at Mayakoba Second Round from Playa del Carmen, Mexico (GOLF). 2 p.m. -- High School Football: Sumter Touchdown Club Meeting (FTC NOW 26). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: United States vs. Colombia from London (ESPN). 2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 Pole Qualifying from Homestead, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Euro 2016 Qualifying Match from Nuremberg, Germany – Germany vs. Gibraltar (FOX SPORTS 2). 3 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Round-Robin Matches from London (ESPN2). 4 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 Practice from Homestead, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). 5 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: Lorena Ochoa Second Round from Mexico City (GOLF). 6 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 Pole Qualifying from Homestead, Fla. (ESPN2). 6 p.m. – College Basketball: Presbyterian at Duke (ESPNU). 6 p.m. – College Basketball: William & Mary at Florida (SEC NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Tennessee vs. Virginia Commonwealth from Annapolis, Md. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 6:30 p.m. – High School Football: 2A Division I State Playoffs Quarterfinal Game – Strom Thurmond at Fairfield Central (WPUB-FM 102.7). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Long Beach State at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Armed Forces Shootout from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico – Louisville vs. Minnesota (ESPN). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Georgia at Georgia Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Denver at Indiana (NBA TV). 7 p.m. – High School Football: SCISA 3A State Playoffs Semifinal Game – Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240, WWHM-AM 1290). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Florida A&M at Clemson (WWBD-FM 94.7). 7 p.m. – High School Football: 4A Division I State Playoffs First-Round Game – Sumter at Summerville (WIBZ-FM 95.5). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: North Florida at South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5). 7:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Tulsa at Central Florida (ESPN2). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: North Carolina Central at North Carolina (ESPNU). 8 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 from Homestead, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Lehigh at Villanova (FOX SPORTS 2). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Grand Canyon at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Michigan State at Navy (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 9 p.m. -- Professional Baseball: MLB All-Stars vs. Samurai Japan National Team Game Two from Tokyo (MLB NETWORK). 9 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Phoenix (SPORTSOUTH). 9:30 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: San Diego at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 9:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Tennessee-Martin at Marquette (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 10 p.m. – NBA Basketball: San Antonio at Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN). 10 p.m. – College Basketball: Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Auburn (ESPNU). 10 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Illinois-Chicago at DePaul (FOX SPORTS 2). 10 p.m. – High School Football: Prep Zone Scoreboard Show (WIBZ-FM 95.5). 2 a.m. – College Basketball: NJIT at St. John’s (SPORTSOUTH). 4 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Turkish Airlines Open Third Round from Antalya, Turkey (GOLF). 4 a.m. -- Professional Baseball: MLB All-Stars vs. Samurai Japan National Team Game Three from Tokyo (MLB NETWORK). 4:30 a.m. – International Soccer: Australian League Match from Sydney – Melbourne Victory vs. Sydney (FOX SPORTS 2).

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS SCHSL

Friday First Round 4A Division I (16) Gaffney at (1) Fort Dorchester (9) Sumter at (8) Summerville (13) Lexington at (4) White Knoll (12) Ashley Ridge at (5) Hillcrest (15) Mauldin at (2) Dutch Fork (10) Dorman at (7) Fort Mill (14) Boiling Springs at (3) Byrnes (11) Wando at (6) Northwestern Division II (16) River Bluff at (1) Goose Creek (9) York at (8) Westside (13) Colleton County (4) Westwood (12) Laurens at (5) Greenwood (15) Blythewood at (2) South Florence (10) Cane Bay at (7) North Augusta (14) Socastee at (3) Stratford (11) Riverside at (6) Spartanburg Second Round 3A Upper State (2) Lancaster at (1) A.C. Flora (2) Emerald at (1) Wren (3) Seneca at (1) South Pointe (2) Belton-Honea Path at (1) Greer) Lower State (3) Georgetown at (1) Hartsville (3) Midland Valley at (1) Berkeley (2) Marlboro County at (1) Swansea (2) Hanahan at (1) Myrtle Beach 2A Division I Upper State (4) Strom Thurmond at (1) Fairfield Central (3) Newberry at (2) Woodruff Lower State (5) Waccamaw at (1) Dillon (3) Loris at (2) Ridgeland-Hardeeville 2A Division II Upper state (5) Keenan at (1) Chesnee (7) Abbeville at (6) Ninety Six Lower State (4) Andrews at (1) Woodland (3) Whale Branch at (2) Timberland 1A Division I Upper State (5) St. Joseph’s at (1) Christ Church (3) Williston-Elko at (2) McBee Lower State (4) Bamberg-Ehrhardt at (1) St. John’s (3) Hemingway at (2) Allendale-Fairfax 1A Division II Upper State Ridge Spring-Monetta at (1) Lamar (3) McCormick at (2) Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Lower State (5) Timmonsville at (1) Lake View (3) Cross at (2) Estill SCISA Semifinals 3A (4) Ben Lippen at (1) Hammond (3) Wilson Hall at (2) Laurence Manning 2A (3) Orangeburg Prep at (1) Florence Christian (2) Calhoun Academy at (1) Northwood Academy 1A (3) Holly Hill Academy at (1) Williamsburg Academy (2) Dillon Christian at (1) Curtis Baptist 8-Man (4) Carolina Academy at (2) Clarendon Hall (3) Andrew Jackson at (1) Richard Winn

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION Toronto Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia

W 7 4 3 2 0

L 1 3 4 7 7

Pct .875 .571 .429 .222 .000

GB – 21/2 31/2 51/2 61/2

SOUTHEAST DIVISION W Washington 6 Miami 5 Atlanta 4 Charlotte 3 Orlando 3 CENTRAL DIVISION W Chicago 6 Milwaukee 4 Cleveland 3 Indiana 3 Detroit 2

L 2 3 3 5 6

Pct GB .750 – .625 1 .571 11/2 .375 3 .333 31/2

L 2 4 3 6 6

Pct GB .750 – .500 2 .500 2 .333 31/2 .250 4

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

GT coming into game off unique history BY AARON BRENNER Post and Courier

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W Houston 7 Memphis 7 Dallas 5 New Orleans 4 San Antonio 4 NORTHWEST DIVISION W Portland 6 Oklahoma City 3 Utah 3 Minnesota 2 Denver 1 PACIFIC DIVISION W Golden State 5 Phoenix 5 Sacramento 5 L.A. Clippers 4 L.A. Lakers 1

L 1 1 3 3 3

Pct GB .875 – .875 – .625 2 .571 21/2 .571 21/2

L 3 6 6 5 6

Pct GB .667 – .333 3 .333 3 .286 3 .143 4

L 2 3 3 3 7

Pct .714 .625 .625 .571 .125

W 7 5 5 2

L 2 4 4 8

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .778 .556 .556 .200

PF 281 191 227 174

PA 198 182 171 265

CLEMSON — Like the healthy dessert on a Thanksgiving table, they’ve always been there. Sometimes they just don’t get noticed. Win a bar bet with this one: name the football program with the longest annual streak of winning at least half its conference games. Not Alabama. Not Florida State. Not Oregon or Ohio State or Oklahoma. Georgia Tech holds one of the more unique distinctions in the country. Its recent three-game winning streak asJOHNSON sured the No. 24 Yellow Jackets (8-2, 4-2 ACC) its 20th consecutive year with no fewer than four league victories. “If you look at everything that’s involved, it’s really a pretty staggering stat, when you consider all the outside variables,” coach Paul Johnson said. “So it says a lot about the players we’ve had and the propensity for Georgia Tech to win as many games as we lose.” Here’s the rub: during these 20 respectable years under

W 6 4 2 1

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Washington 107, Detroit 103 Atlanta 100, Utah 97 Indiana 81, Miami 75 Oklahoma City 109, Boston 94 Orlando 97, New York 95 New Orleans 109, L.A. Lakers 102 Phoenix 112, Brooklyn 104 Portland 130, Denver 113 Houston 113, Minnesota 101

TODAY’S GAMES

Milwaukee at Orlando, 7 p.m. Denver at Indiana, 7 p.m. Miami at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Utah at New York, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Detroit at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Houston, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Phoenix, 9 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST New England Buffalo Miami N.Y. Jets SOUTH Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville NORTH Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore WEST Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

NATIONAL CONFERENCE EAST Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington SOUTH New Orleans Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay NORTH Detroit Green Bay Minnesota Chicago WEST Arizona Seattle San Francisco St. Louis

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THURSDAY

Buffalo at Miami, late

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Minnesota at Chicago, 1 p.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Denver at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Houston at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 1 p.m. San Francisco at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Oakland at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Detroit at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. Philadelphia at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. New England at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. Open: Baltimore, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Jets

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L OT Tampa Bay 16 11 3 2 Montreal 16 11 4 1 Toronto 16 9 5 2 Boston 17 10 7 0 Detroit 15 7 3 5 Ottawa 15 7 4 4 Florida 13 5 4 4 Buffalo 17 3 12 2 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L OT Pittsburgh 14 10 3 1 N.Y. Islanders 15 10 5 0 Washington 15 7 5 3 Philadelphia 14 7 5 2 N.Y. Rangers 15 7 6 2 New Jersey 16 7 7 2 Carolina 14 5 6 3 Columbus 15 4 10 1

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WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION Nashville St. Louis Chicago Winnipeg Minnesota Dallas Colorado PACIFIC DIVISION Anaheim Vancouver Los Angeles Calgary San Jose Arizona Edmonton

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THURSDAY’S GAMES

Colorado at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Carolina, 7 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. San Jose at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Arizona at Calgary, 9 p.m. Ottawa at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Dallas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Washington, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Arizona at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

George O’Leary, Chan Gailey and Johnson, the Yellow Jackets have won the ACC just twice. They split the crown with FSU in 1998, and while their 39-34 triumph over Clemson in the 2009 ACC Championship Game actually happened, the conference title has officially been vacated due to NCAA sanctions. Since the turn of the century, the Yellow Jackets have exceeded 5-3 in ACC play just twice, and wear the scarlet letter of a 1-12 record against instate rival Georgia. They’ve finished in the top 25 just twice in the past dozen years (No. 22 in 2008; No. 13 in 2009), and lost eight of their last nine postseason games. However, the Yellow Jackets haven’t suffered through that nightmare season like Michigan right now, or Florida last year, or Auburn the year before that. Perennially among the top rushing teams in college football, Georgia Tech’s gone to a bowl game 17 straight years, tied for the nation’s second-longest streak. “They’ve recruited well, and they’ve been wellcoached,” said Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, who’s 5-7 vs. Tech (and 1-4 in Atlanta) as a member of the Tigers’ staff.

Henry, underclassmen growing as basketball team takes shape BY DAVID CARAVIELLO Post and Courier COLUMBIA — The transition from high school to college basketball hit Demetrius Henry like a hard screen he didn’t see coming. One minute, he was dominating teenagers as the biggest guy on the court. The next, he was bouncing off future pros like Florida’s 240pound Patric Young or Tennessee’s 250-pound Jarnell Stokes. “You’re playing against grown men,” said Henry, a post player at South HENRY Carolina. “High school, you could be a senior playing against 14-year-old freshmen. It’s definitely a big difference, but I’m getting adjusted well.” He’s not alone. Henry was one of five freshmen on last season’s Gamecock team, and among three — along with guards Sindarius Thornwell and Duane Notice — whom head coach Frank Martin needed to contribute immediately. The growing pains were evident, in the form of personal struggles as well as USC’s penchant for fading down the stretch in close games. The result was a 14-20 record, South Carolina’s fifth consecutive losing season. And yet, there were some hopeful signs amid the disap-

pointment. Thornwell averaged 13.4 points per game, second on the team. Notice became a top contributor off the bench, and helped with point guard duties after starter Tyrone Johnson went out with a broken foot. And Henry battled through foul trouble and confidence issues as a 205-pound freshman, returning as a worldlier and burlier 227pound sophomore. That same triumvirate will certainly play a key role in deciding the course of South Carolina’s 2014-15 season. Although USC also returns veterans like Johnson and forwards Michael Carrera and Mindaugas Kacinas, as go the sophomores, so may go the Gamecocks. “Last year, we were freshmen and we didn’t really know what to expect,” Thornwell said. “And coming off how we finished last year, that’s really helping us, because we feel like we could play with anybody.” Although South Carolina let a number of potentially winnable games slip away last season, the growth of USC’s freshman players was evident in the stretch run, where the Gamecocks won five of their last six — including an upset of Kentucky, and two games in the SEC tournament. While USC lost last year’s leading scorer, Brenton Williams, that finishing kick built confidence entering this season.

MVPS FROM PAGE B1 AL MVP in 2011. “To have people think you mean that much to your team, it really is a huge honor,” Kershaw said on the MLB Network telecast. There was plenty of everyday player-vs.-pitcher MVP debate leading up to this announcement. Soon after Kershaw unanimously won the NL Cy Young Award on Wednesday, he acknowledged “there are so many people out there who don’t think a pitcher should win.” This time, the 26-year-old lefty’s numbers again dominated hitters — Kershaw led the majors in wins and ERA while going 21-3 with a 1.77 ERA and throwing a no-hitter for the NL West champions. Kershaw got 18 of 30 firstplace votes and 355 points in balloting by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association

of America. Stanton got eight first-place ballots and 298 points. He led the NL with 37 homers and was second with 105 RBIs, and missed the last 17 games for the fourth-place Marlins after being hit in the face by a fastball. McCutchen got four firsts and 271 points in his bid to win the award for the second straight year. He hit .314 with 25 home runs and 83 RBIs for the wild-card Pirates. Six AL pitchers have won the MVP since Gibson took it for the St. Louis Cardinals. Before Gibson, seven pitchers had won the NL MVP, a list that includes Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax, Carl Hubbell and Dizzy Dean. The AL MVP has been won 12 times by pitchers, starting when it was first presented in 1931 to Lefty Grove.

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RIVALRY FROM PAGE B1 head coach Bruce Lane said. “I’m sure both teams are going to have a few wrinkles that you didn’t see in the first game, but mostly we’re both going to do what we normally do. “We just have to do a better job I think (defensively) of reading our keys and making tackles.” That was one issue that plagued the 8-3 Barons the first time around, Lane said. LMA quarterback J.T. Eppley ran for more than 100 yards in the opening half with a lot of his big chunks of yardage coming up the middle. By contrast, most of running back Tyshawn Epps’ yardage and touchdown runs came on the outside when he broke containment. “We can’t let them get into open space in one-on-one situations,” senior OL/DL Thomas McGinnis said. “Containment is a big issue. We have to tackle better. “I think whoever wins those battles up front and can run the ball the best is going to win.” Stopping the vaunted rushing attack of 10-2 LMA falls on the shoulders of McGinnis, Baker and the entire Barons defense. WH has allowed an average of just 16.6 points per game this year, but has only won once when the opposing team scored more than 21 points. Baker leads the team with 129 total tackles followed by Sam Watford with 120. The

CATS FROM PAGE B1 earns a date with either Ben Lippen or Hammond in the championship game on Nov. 22 at Benedict College’s Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia. “It’s certainly gratifying to get over that mental hump and to get the seniors a win against them,” LMA head coach Robbie Briggs said. “It says a lot about where the program has come over the last few years – going from winning five or six games to eight or nine games consistently. That’s a testament to the support we have at the school and to the kids themselves. “But we knew then that it was just the first step. We wanted to win that game and be at home through the playoffs because we have other goals. We know we’re going to get their best shot and they’re going to get ours. It’s just going to come down to who executes better and who makes the fewest mistakes.” The Swampcats, 10-2 overall, had very few mistakes that hurt them in the first contest. LMA had around 450 yards of total offense and more than 400 of that came on the ground. “We thought we’d be able to run the ball on them,” said Brunson, who plays running back and wide receiver, but has missed time with a back injury. “The offensive line has been doing a good job all year and they were able to create some pretty big holes to run through.”

‘I think whoever wins those battles up front and can run the ball the best is going to win.’ THOMAS MCGINNIS WH senior OL/DL on key to tonight’s game. Barons have been able to apply pressure, led by Tristan Whitaker’s 16 sacks. Wilson Hall has 44 as a team and has also generated 15 turnovers. Not holding on to the ball was one reason why the offense stalled for WH two weeks ago. A pair of interceptions and a fumble stopped three drives and five penalties compounded another problem on other drives. “I think when you look back, we had 17 first downs and that’s a good number for a ball game,” Lane said. “But penalties put us in some third-and-long situations, and more than that, we had a lot of negative plays.” After a methodical touchdown drive to start the game, Lane estimates about a dozen of the Barons’ offensive plays from then on went for zero or negative yardage. “We have to make sure we stay on our blocks and give our offense enough time to make plays,” McGinnis said. “They like to bring pressure, but I think we have

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enough weapons to spread the ball around and keep them off balance. We have the potential for a lot of big plays, running or passing.” The Barons have done both well this year and averaging just 60 less yards passing than they are rushing. McLendon Sears was at the forefront of that, but with an injured knee, Dawson Price will once again call the shots at quarterback. In his limited time, however, Price is 14 of 26 for 81 yards and one touchdown through the air while also carrying the ball for 96 yards and a score. “It really doesn’t change our offense at all,” Baker said of the switch. “Both of those guys competed throughout the summer and the preseason and both are similar in terms of being able to run and throw the ball well. “We really don’t change anything we do when either one is out there.” Wilson Hall hopes to turn the tide a bit this week and get its running game going. John Ballard had four rushing TDs last week against Heathwood Hall and has six for the season. His 749 yards leads a trio of backs with 140 yards or more. “We want to be able to sustain drives – and that means running the ball effectively and not putting ourselves behind the sticks like we did last time,” Lane said. “I think if we can control that and the turnover margin, we’ll be successful. We’ve had a good week of practice and the kids are focused on going out and playing their best game of the season.”

Quarterback J.T. Eppley ran for 113 yards in the first half while Tyshawn Epps had 151 yards and two touchdowns in the third quarter alone. Eppley has rushed for 988 yards and 11 touchdowns while Epps has 1,966 yards and 27 TDs to his credit this season. Throw in QB Adam Lowder’s 716 yards and 11 scores and the LMA backfield has been tough to stop by anyone this season – making it one of the main reason why the ‘Cats are averaging 36.8 points a game. “I think we had our players in good position on offense,” Briggs said of the WH game. “We were in good position with our formations and motions and things like that. We really didn’t run a lot of plays, so we still have more that we can do.

USC will make changes on defense against Florida COLUMBIA — South Carolina defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward said he’ll shuffle several starters to prepare for Florida this weekend. Injured linebacker Skai Moore returns to the lineup, but will move to the middle with his replacement last game Jonathan Walton sliding over to the outside. Ward said cornerback Brison WARD Williams would move to safety with backup Rico McWilliams playing cornerback. Ward outlined the changes after practice Thursday. He said it was important to get South Carolina’s most athletic players on the field when facing a squad with as many play-making athletes as Florida (5-3, 4-3 Southeastern Conference). The Gamecocks (4-5, 2-5) have lost four straight SEC games for just the second time Steve Spurrier’s 10 seasons as coach. BROWNS’ STAR GORDON SET TO RETURN FROM SUSPENSION

BEREA, Ohio — For two months, suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon has passed Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in the hallway and had the same conversation. It’s down to just a few.

“And I’m anxious to see what adjustments they’re going to make against us.” Adjustments were a big key to the Swampcats’ defensive success against the Barons, who enter tonight’s game with an 8-3 mark. Wilson Hall opened the game with a 16play, 80-yard drive helped along by a couple of LMA penalties. “They actually came out with a little different look than what we were expecting,” middle linebacker Tripp Mason said. “They had shifted things a little bit. But once we knew what we did wrong on that drive, we were able to adjust and shut them down the rest of the way. “We just played pretty sound, fundamental football after that.”

LMA’s defense wound up coming away with three turnovers – one fumble and two interceptions. The Swampcats have recovered 13 fumbles and picked off 22 passes this year while holding opponents to an average of 10.4 points per game. Brunson and The Sumter Item Player of the Week Tony Cruz have led the ‘Cats in that regard with six and eight interceptions, respectively. Cruz also leads the team with 126 total tackles, followed closely by Mason at 125. Mason is tied with Olin Robinson for the most sacks with three each. Their biggest challenge this week will be stopping the balanced offensive attack of Wilson Hall. The Barons are averaging 192.5 rushing yards per game and 131.9 passing yards per game.

Gordon’s 10-game suspension for repeated violations of the NFL’s drug policy is set to end Monday, when the Pro Bowler will be allowed to rejoin his teammates after being exiled since September. BERGER TIED FOR PGA TOUR LEAD IN MEXICO

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Daniel Berger had five birdies in a seven-hole stretch on his final nine Thursday for a share of the lead in the OHL Classic. Making his sixth PGA Tour start, Berger birdied Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 and finished with two pars for a 6-under 65 on Mayakoba Resort’s El Camaleon course. SPAIN’S JIMENEZ SHOOTS 63 TO LEAD IN TURKEY

BELEK, Turkey — Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 9-under 63 Thursday for a one-stroke lead on the opening day of the Turkish Airlines Open. KIM LEADS LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL

MEXICO CITY — Christina Kim had two eagles in a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead Thursday in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. Kim eagled the par-5 second and 17th holes at tree-lined Club de Golf Mexico. From wire reports

“One of, if not the most balanced, teams I’ve come across in all my years coaching,” Briggs said. “They’re very well coached and they have a confidence in what they do. They’re not going to change things too much because they expect to be able to execute well.” And that’s regardless of who’s playing quarterback, either. McLendon Sears tweaked a knee in the first game between the two and Dawson Price has filled in since, although both are likely to see action. “They’re both very similar in what they do and what they’re able to do,” Mason said. “So you really have to be able to defend the entire field either way. You don’t know what they’re really going to do, so you have to be prepared for everything.”

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GATORS FROM PAGE B1 Gainesville, with the only win coming in triple overtime against Kentucky. Muschamp challenged his team to “take back the Swamp” this week and provide a better result against the Gamecocks (4-5, 2-5). Players insist they’re ready to respond, much as they did in beating Georgia and Vanderbilt the last two weeks. “Last time we were in the Swamp, we didn’t perform anywhere close to what we can do,” receiver Ahmad Fulwood said. “The time before

that, we let down a lot of people. This time, we’re trying to just show what we’ve been doing the last two weeks and put it together in the Swamp.” Florida’s home-field advantage used to be among the best in college football. The Gators went 68-5 at Florida Field under former coach Steve Spurrier, who nicknamed it “the Swamp” and built the program into one of the league’s most formidable. The motto “only Gators get out alive” became

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part of the place’s lore. Florida hasn’t been nearly as dominant since, with Ron Zook (13-6) and Muschamp (17-7) losing more home games in short tenures than Spurrier did in 12 years. Even Urban Meyer (36-5) equaled the total number of losses in just over half as many games.

Now, Spurrier returns to Gainesville for the fifth time as South Carolina’s coach. Spurrier is 1-3 in his previous four trips, with the lone win coming in 2010. Spurrier joked after the game that “sometimes the Gamecocks get out alive.” “It’s not an easy place to

mon, Mt. Zero and Bethesda Baptist churches. In the early 1970s, she migrated to New York City, where opportunities were greater. She became employed with Personal Touch Corp. In 2010, she returned to South Carolina and joined Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, Alcolu, serving as a deaconess, member of the sanctuary choir and Willing Workers Committee. Those left to cherish her precious memories are her loving and devoted husband, Noel Robinson of the home; her loving son, Redrick Thompson of the home; a daughter, Sophia Robinson of Springfield, Massachusetts; a grandson, Shawn Martin of Springfield; two brothers, James L. Thompson of Manning and Herman Ridgeway Jr. of Gainesville, Florida; five sisters, Porsha Ridgeway, Geneva Watkins, Alexis Ridgeway, Alexandre Ridgeway and Chancity Gibbons, all of Lake Butler, Florida; one sister-inlaw, Hilda Davis of Springfield; one brother-in-law, Errol Robinson of Springfield; a goddaughter, Chantaun B. McCollough of Stuckey; and a special friend, Mildred Lopey of Columbia. Celebratory services for Mrs. Robinson will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 10331 Plowden Mill Road, Alcolu, with the Rev. Hazel Charles, pastor, officiating, the Rev. Jonathan Anderson, presiding, and the Rev. Otis Blackwell and Minister Matthew Singleton assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Mrs. Robinson will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. The family is receiving friends at the residence. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

husband, Leroy. She is survived by a son, Kenneth (Gloria); sisters, Katie Brown and Thomasina Wilson; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, acquaintances and special friends.

play, but all the SEC schools are pretty difficult,” Spurrier said. “Big stadium, loud, fans go crazy, certainly. It’s mostly a real good team there with the noise and so forth, just like LSU, Alabama, Auburn.” The Gators have plenty at stake Saturday. They need a win to remain in the hunt in the muddled SEC East. They also could become bowl eligible after missing the postseason last year, and a third consecutive victory could secure Muschamp’s future at Florida. But those are secondary to making the Swamp, well, a murky spot for opponents.

OBITUARIES DORA L. BROWN Dora Louise “Weezie” Brown, 88, widow of Eddie Brown, died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at her residence in Wedgefield. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Dora Bracey. Mrs. Brown BROWN was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Her early Christian journey began at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. After her marriage to Mr. Brown, she joined fellowship with Wayman Chapel AME Church and there served faithfully in many capacities. Mrs. Brown was employed by the Simpson and the Wilson families of Sumter for more than 50 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed attending Delaine Community Center and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Luther Howard and Eddie Brown; a son, Luther Solomon Howard; a daughter, Rebie Howard; and two brothers, Matthew and Ezekiel Bracey. Surviving are seven daughters, Flossie Howard of Sumter, Maxine Hill, Jacqueline Howard, Mary (John) Mayrant and Geneva Green, all of Wedgefield, Dorothy Howard of Boston, Massachusetts, and Glenda (Allen W.) Miller of Rembert; two sons, Charles and Glenn Howard of Wedgefield; 24 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 20 greatgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Mary B. Wright of Boston; sisters-in-law, Sarah Bracey and Mary Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family requests that memorials and condolences be made on their memorial tribute page found at www. PalmerMemorialChapel.com.

JAMES R. WESTON James Rodney Weston, 53, affectionately known as “Duke” or “Big Man,” departed this earthly life on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Providence Hospital, Columbia. Born on Jan. 31, 1961, in Sumter County, he was a son of Amanda Weston Johnson and the late Manning Spencer. “Duke” attended the WESTON public schools of Sumter County. At an early age, he joined Willow Grove AME Church. “Big Man” coached the Sumter Angels baseball team. He was an avid baseball fan and attended games throughout the county. “Big Man” was well known throughout the Sumter community, spreading joy and laughter. He was a loving father and hands-on grandfather, who spent quality time with his “babies.” “Duke” worked for many years at Georgia Pacific (Williams Furniture Co.) and later retired from Sumter Metal Enersys.

In addition to his mother, “Duke” leaves two beautiful daughters to cherish his loving memories, Tarnissaya Josey and Krystal Prince, both of Sumter; two grandchildren, Za’Nayah and Zymire Harris, both of Sumter; seven siblings, Yvonne Weston of Fort Washington, Maryland, Anthony (Robin) Williams of Oxen Hill, Maryland, Barbara (Terry) Furman of Wedgefield, Jackie (Carolyn) Williams of Rembert, Manning Spencer Jr. of Sumter, Charlene Johnson of New Haven, Mississippi, and Steven Johnson of Asbury Park, New Jersey; six stepbrothers and stepsisters, Beverly Lawson, Sammie James, Ricky (Debbie) James, Kimberly James, Sheila Kennedy and Gloria Jean (Reed) Skinner, all of Sumter; one uncle, Joseph (Claudia) Williams of Asbury Park; two aunts, Mary Alice Williams of Rembert and Rebecca Williams of Asbury Park; a host of nieces, nephews, many other loving relatives and caring friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Paul and Hattie Williams; a granddaughter, Zay’Moni Harris; and stepfather, Richard Johnson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 Sumter Landing Road, Horatio, with the Rev. Wallace Preston, pastor, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Alfreda Johnson and the Rev. Roger Mullins. The family is receiving family and friends at the home, 7200 Noel Drive, Rembert. The remains will be placed in the church at noon. The procession will leave at 12:35 p.m. from the home. Floral bearers will be Sumter Angels Women’s Softball Team. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in the Willow Grove AME cemetery, Horatio. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

RUTH T. ROBINSON MANNING — Ruth Thompson Robinson, 62, wife of Noel Robinson, died on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at her residence, 213 Walnut St., Manning. She was born on Dec. 21, 1951, in the Live Oak section of Clarendon County, a daughter of Herman Ridgeway Sr. and the late ROBINSON Readus Thompson. She received her primary education in the elementary schools of Clarendon County and Manning Training School. In her youth, she attended Sunday school and worship services at Mt. Har-

CHRISTOPHER M. MACK MANNING — Christopher “Chris” Manard Mack, 42, died on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Providence Hospital, Columbia. He was a son of Cliffton and Shirley Franklin Mack. Funeral services for Mr. Mack will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. John AME Church, Workman community, Kingstree. The family is receiving friends at the home of his parents, 433 Drayton St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

GENEVA W. OVERSTREET BISHOPVILLE — Funeral service for Geneva Wilson Overstreet, age 90, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at Bishopville Church of Christ with Brother Richard Barr officiating. Burial will follow in Barnettsville Baptist Church cemetery, directed by Boatwright Funeral Home of Bishopville. Mrs. Overstreet passed on Nov. 6, 2014. She was born and educated in Lee County. She was predeceased by her

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JOHN B. SAWYER John Barton Sawyer, age 58, beloved husband of Carlene Ann Sawyer, died on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

PEARL GILLETTE Pearl Theressa Hammett Gillette, daughter of the late Nias and Mattie Nedd Hammett, died on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Sumter Valley Nursing and Rehab. She was born on Feb. 28, 1931, in Clarendon County. She was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County and was a graduate of Allen University of Columbia. Pearl lived in Los Angeles, California, for many years before relocating to Sumter in 2000. Her survivors include five brothers, Emmanuel Hammett of Miami, Florida, Odell (Joan) Hammett of Sumter, Fred (Hattie) Hammett of Sumter, Bennett Hammett of Troy, New York, and Willie (Marian) Hammett of Troy, New York; two sisters, Maybell Mouzon of Troy and Deloris (Oliver) Robinson of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday in the chapel of Sumter Funeral Service Inc. with Dr. Lewis Walker Jr. officiating, assisted by the Rev. M.G. Walters. Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery. The family will have a private viewing at 11 a.m. today and public viewing will be

held from 5 until 6 p.m. The family will receive friends at the home of her brother, Fred Hammett, 1030 Nottingham Drive. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

MAURICE MORANT Maurice Morant, 45, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in the Bronx, New York. Born on Feb. 21, 1969, in the Bronx, he was a son of Shirley Dingle and the late Herman Dingle. He was a grandson of the late Lee and Nettie Gaines and the late Beatrice and John Dingle. He attended Walton High School, Bronx, as well as Hillcrest High School, Dalzell. “Reese,” as everyone knew and affectionately called him, was a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin and grandson. He had an immense amount of love in his heart for all of his family. He diligently worked to ensure the family stayed together. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Shirley Dingle; his sisters, Kimberly Morant and Sharice (Steve) Montgomery; his brother, Jamar (Arlene) Dingle; eight aunts; four uncles; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. James Dingle officiating, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 33 Hatfield St., Sumter. The procession will leave at 3:10 p.m. from the home. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the staff and management of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

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DAVID DOW David Dow, 81, husband of Ruby Green Dow, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 15, 1933, in Rimini, a son of the late Isaac and Christina Richardson Dow. He was a member of Kingsbury Road Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon, song leader, and the church bus driver. He was a transit driver for the State of New York for many years, before retiring and moving back to South Carolina. Survivors are his wife, Ruby Green Dow of the home; one daughter, Christine Dow Edwards (Vincent) of Montclair, New Jersey; two granddaughters, Marjani Edwards and Mia Edwards, both of Montclair; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mr. Dow will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Kingsbury Church of Christ with Pastor Melvin Sapp. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 265 Hidden Bay Drive, Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

WILLIS WASHINGTON Willis Washington, 86, widow of Redetha Glencamp Washington, entered eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland. He was born on Aug. 5, 1928, in Olanta, a son of the late Ben Washington and Charlotte Rose Bennett. He was reared by his grandparents, the late Tommie and Elizabeth Rose, and his uncle and aunt, the late Wigfall and Wilhelmina Rose. He was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He retired form VB Williams Furniture Co. and Sumter Dairy. He later joined the staff of Community Funeral Home, until his health declined. Survivors are two daughters, Dinah Washington and Lethia Glisson; three sons, Ronald (Evone) Washington, Williams (Lucille) Washington and Richard (Colean) Washington; his daughter-in-law, Mary Washington; two children (nephew and niece) reared in the home, Johnnie Lee (Gwendolyn) Washington and Sharon Dupree (Antonio) Rodgers; four grandchildren reared in the home, Torwana, Cornelius, Dionya and TaQuina Ya’kia Washington; 13 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; six sisters, Eartha Lee Beckham, Pearline Bennett, Gloria Copeland, Pamela (Samuel) Brown, Susie Lee Bracey and Alice Bracey; five brothers, Thomas (Louise) Washington, the Rev. Daniel (Diane) Bennett, John (Wilhelmina) Rose, Lamont and Maurice (Juanita) Gaulden; a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Washington. Viewing for Mr. Washington will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be

held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Wright, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Leroy Blanding, Minister Gloria Lee, Minister Roneika China-Jennette, Bishop Jeffrey Johnson and the Rev. Joseph D. Ricks. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 1034 Roosevelt Drive, Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

LEROY BRIGGS Leroy Briggs was born on Sept. 30, 1937, in Sumter, to the late Damon and Julia Bolden Briggs. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at his residence in Sumter. Leroy, affectionately known as “Bubba” and “Dusty,” was formally educated through the public school system of Sumter County. He was honorably employed as a yard maintenance worker for several families in the Sumter community. He was an active member of St. James United Methodist Church. He served faithfully as the vice president of the United Methodist Men, member of the prayer band and member of the male chorus, until his health prohibited him from doing so. He is survived by two sisters, Minnie House and Henrietta Smalls, both of Sumter; one brother, James Briggs of Omaha, Nebraska; a special niece and caretaker, Daisy Briggs Howard of Sumter; a special grandnephew, Chauncey Mouzone of Sumter; nieces and nephews, Mary Briggs House and Jasper (Debra) Briggs, both of Miami, Florida, George (Shirley) Smalls of Jacksonville, Florida, Jennifer Briggs (Clea) Hammond, Marjorie Briggs Hardwick and Carolyn Briggs House, all of Sumter, Veronica (Donald) Miller and Debbie (Anthony) Chapman, both of Charlotte, North Carolina, Darren (Tarsha) Briggs of Florenceville, Virginia, and Derek Briggs of Boston, Massachusetts; and a host of grandnieces and nephews. 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 St. James United Methodist Church, 720 Broad St., Sumter, with Pastor Mary L. Johnson. Interment will follow in Dick’s Cemetery, Sumter. The family is receiving friends at 13 Cecil St., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

JOHNNIE THOMAS SR. Johnnie Thomas Sr., 94, died on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at Sumter Health and

Rehabilitation Center. Born on Nov. 17, 1919, in Lee County, he was a son of Willie and Dora Thomas. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home of Johnnie Thomas Jr., 418 Love St., Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

GEORGE WASHINGTON On Nov. 8, 2014, Brother George Washington passed on to glory in his home located in Sumter. He was 90 years old. Mr. Washington was born on Jan. 24, 1924, in Sumter, a son of the late Eva Washington Evans. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. In his early years, he was employed at the Elk’s Club and later he became a professional painter. He was a lifelong member of Second Presbyterian Church, where he served on the usher board, men’s council, trustee board and choir. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: one sister, Loris Evans Davis of Camden, New Jersey; one aunt, Edna Evans of Sumter; two nieces; five nephews; several grandnieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Queen Ester Evans and Dorothy Mae James. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Second Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Ella Busby and Elder Russell Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends at 653 Loring Mill Road, 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.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014 died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital in Columbia. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Linnie N. Lee of Orangeburg Anna Kalish Lee of Poland. Mr. Lee was a graduate of Bridgewater State University and Syracuse University. He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam and Korea. Prior to his retirement, he was a professor at Bridgewater State University, where he taught communications, cinematography, photography and was a member of the New England Media Association. Upon his retirement, he moved to Sumter, where he was a member of the Spectrum Center, the Shepherd’s Center and American Legion Post 15, where he served on the baseball committee for his beloved P-15s. Surviving are his two sons, Stephen M. Lee and wife Hélène of Rennes, France, and Thomas J. Lee and wife, Cheryl, of Assonet, Massachusetts; one daughter, Katrina A. Lee of Swanzey, New Hampshire; one sister-in-law, Vivian Lee of Lakeville, Massachusetts; and two grandchildren, Jude Lee and Zoe Lee of Rennes, France. He is also survived by his beloved dog and companion, Yahtzee. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest, Leonard and Edward Lee. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name can be made to Post 15 American Legion, P.O. Box 1193, Sumter, SC 29151, Attn: Nick Nero. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

SHIRLEY Y. DINKINS Shirley Young Dinkins, 58, was born on March 26, 1956, in Rembert, a daughter of the late Emmitt and Georgia Mae Williams Young. She was the wife of Sammie Dinkins. She departed this life on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, in Sumter. She is survived by her husband, Sammie Dinkins; three daughters, Georgia Dinkins, Cynthia Dinkins and Carolyn Simmons; seven grandchildren; four sisters; six brothers; a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the chapel of Whites Mortuary, 517 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter. Online condolences can be made at www.whitesmortuary. net. Services entrusted to Whites Mortuary LLC of Sumter, (803) 774-8200.

THOMAS S. LEE Thomas “Tom” S. Lee, 79,

CARRIE BELL WELLS Carrie Bell Wells entered eternal rest on Nov. 12, 2014, at her residence. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 4097 Elliott Highway, Lynchburg. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

JOHNNY WASHINGTON SUMMERTON — Johnny Washington, 78, departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. Johnny was born on Monday, July 13, 1936, to the late Emma Washington. He was a member of St. Mark AME Church in Summerton for many years. Although Johnny could not talk, he communicated very well. To know Johnny was to love him, and

he loved everyone. To cherish his loving memory, he is survived by two brothers, Charlie Washington of Summerton and Henry Pinckney (Janet) of Greenville; one sister, Eliza Pearson (Marion) of Sumter; sistersin-law, Janie Washington of Summerton and Ollie Mae Lane of Sumter; and two aunts, Camilla Washington of Thomasville, North Carolina, and Sarah Washington of Summerton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at St. Mark AME Church, 1st Street and Larry King Highway, Summerton, with the Rev. Melissa Harvin, pastor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today in the chapel of King-Fields Mortuary. Mr. Washington will be placed in the church at noon on Saturday until the hour of service. The family will receive friends at the home of Charlie Washington, 1301 Wausau St., Summerton, SC 29148. Services have been entrusted to the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton, (803) 485-5039. www. kingfieldsmortuary.com

PAULA D. WELCH Paula D. Price Welch, 69, widow of Richard “Ricky” Welch, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at her home. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Hilton Lonnie and Vivian Cromer Price. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she assisted in the children’s department. She was active in the Shepherd’s Center, where she taught numerous classes. Survivors include a daughter, Dianna Welch (Todd) of Sumter; three grandchildren, Hayes Thornton, McKayla Welch and Payton Welch; a sister, Judy Holland (Henry) of Sumter; a brother-in-law, John Smith of Sumter; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Welch Thornton; and a sister, Jean Smith. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dan Barber officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Taylor and members of Truth Seeker’s Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Shepherd’s Center, 24 Council St., Sumter, SC 29150 or to First Baptist Church, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

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Business Services Bonner's Bush-hog Service Cut shooting lanes, food plots, winter cuts, commercial, residential. 40 years experience. 481-4225

Kitten needs a good home. 4 mths old, female tabby, great indoor companion. Call 803-596-2449

Lawn Service Affordable Lawn Care, free estimates Call 803-406-5075 Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs! Free est. 494-9169/468-4008

Roofing All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

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Golden Kernel Pecan Co. 1214 S. Guignard Dr. Sumter 803-968-9432 We buy pecans, We sell Pecan halves & Pieces, Chocolate, Sugarfree Chocolate, Butter Roasted, Sugar & Spiced, Prailine, Honey Glazed, English Toffee Gift Packages available . M-F 9-5 Sat 9-1

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales 350 Stillwater Ct, Sat 7-1 Linens, Suites, jewelry, hats, shoes, purses, & more Multi Family 3065 Hermitage Dr Sat 8-? tools, seasonal items, ladies & mens clothes & more Multiple Family Yard Sale, Sat. Nov. 15th. 7 am - noon. 24 Reynolds Rd. Furniture, household goods, toys, clothes & much more! 630 Oswego Hwy. Sat. 6 am - ? Oil fragrance lamps, lots of clothes, shoes, new purses, misc. items. 2315 Hwy 15 S ( look 4 signs) Sat 8-3 Upright drill, ac unit, wb stove, tiller, ETC....

489 Wilson Hall Rd. Multi-family. Sat. 7am. Furn., toys, Christmas, household & lots of misc. 212 Curtiswood Dr. Sat. 7-1 Child clothes & toys, kitchen sm. appliances, much more.

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

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124 Laverne St. Fri. 9-5 furniture, hshld, bicycles, tools, toys & a lot of good stuff!

New 7x10 Storage building with insulated top, shelves, electricity inside, $800 or Equal Trade Call 803-481-8197

Local Construction Company in search of concrete former and field supervisor. Must be able to read blueprints and set grade. Also have a valid SC drivers license. Send resumes to: Box 374 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

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Open every weekend. 905-4242 2221 Gingko Dr. Sat. Christmas tree & decor., toys, books, clothes, hshld items, jewelry, lots more. Huge Moving! 1714 Hialeah Pkwy (Dirt Rd) Sat 7-1 Home decor, holiday decor, hshld , toys, furniture, books, lawn, bldg. materials, jewelry, collectibles, clothing, cosmetology salon equip.. Most items inside. Barnwell Dr, 8-3, tools, furn, books, electronics, cd's, and much more. 2671 Ford St. Sat. Daylight - 1. Refrigerator, washer / dryer, and much more.

Please help us by donating New or Used items from your yard sale or business for our future yard sales. Call for Pick-up Ed: 803-464-7643. 235 Louis Cr, Rembert Sat 7-? Moving Sale! Dressers, tools, motorcycle, Lincoln ect.

For Sale or Trade Cemetery Plots- Two plots with vaults, opening/closing fees and granite marker with vase in Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter, SC. Save thousands. Call 803-469-9763

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Wire dog crate xlg $60 , Ladies black leather coat xlg $70 Call 803-294-0980 Annual Coin Show Sat. Nov. 15 9am-5pm. Will appraise up to 10 coins free. Drawing for gold coin. Bethesda Church of God, Fellowship Hall. 2730 Broad St., Sumter (next to Honda dealership) For more info call 803-775-8840 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

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Bristol General Contractors, LLC has openings for both Carpenters and Laborers located at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. This is a regular, full-time, benefit-eligible position and is expected to last approximately 18 months.

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For Sale: Baby Grand Piano with bench. Black satin finish. Case and keyboard in good condition. Sound board needs repairs. $1800 cash. 803-481-8253

Hill Plumbing Co. 438 N. Main St. Sumter SC, is submitting a proposal on the USC School of Law on 11/18/14. We are searching for certified DBE subcontractors interested in providing a proposal to us for the following trades: Core cutting, pipe insulation, & fire caulking. Subcontractor must provide DBE certificate. Call Renee 1-800-849-8884 for more info.

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RESIDENCE HALL ASSISTANT (Part-Time) To supervise and monitor a male residence hall, assist residents with all aspects of the housing program, and make periodic checks of student's rooms and general areas. Effective Immediately. Submit letter of application and personal resume to: Director of Personnel, Morris College, 100 W. College St., Sumter, SC 29150-3599. Morris College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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Buy 1, Get a 2nd “like” item at HALF PRICE! Unfurnished Apartments Hampton Pk Hist. Dist Clean, attractive 1BD (3 rm apt.) Range, Refrig.,Washer & Dryer Ceiling fans, No pets. Off Street parking $410 Mo. +Sec Dep w/Yr Lease Credit report & Refs Req.Call 773-2451

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Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Unfurnished Homes For Rent Waterfront Home on Wyboo, 2bd, 2bth. Fenced with pier. $750 month $750 Dep. 803-478-4541 2 & 3BR Apt & houses available in Sumter. No Sec. Dep. required. Call 773-8402 for more info.

Mobile Home Rentals 2, 3 & 4 Br, all appliances, Section 8 accepted. 469-6978 or 499-1500

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Ernest Baker Auto Sales & Equip: 3349 N. Main St. Sumter Call 803-469-9294

Office rentals: 712 Bultman Dr. Upstairs Space, 450 sq ft - 2 units $325 mo 170 sq ft 1-office $165 mo, 550 sq ft can divide $395 mo. 275 sq ft 2 units $250 mo. 250 sq ft 1 office $225 mo. Call 469-9294 or 491-6905

Business Rentals Christmas, Birthday, Parties, etc. Large room available. Call Bobby Sisson at 464-2730

Storage Auction Moore's Mini Storage 1117 N. Main St. Sumter Saturday Nov. 15, 2014, 9 am

2002 Isuzu Axiom 4Dr SUV 157K mi. $3500 OBO Call Rick 803-481-7108 aft 4. R & R Motors 3277 Broad St. 803-494-2886 07 'Chevy Impala $7495, 02' Jeep Liberty $5295, 08' Hyundai Santa Fe $8759, 08' Ford Escape $8559, 05' Pontiac G6 $5549, 06' Ford Taurus $4250

BETTER THAN WALKING SPECIAL "Remember Cars are like eggs" Cheaper in the country! Financing Available '99 Mercury Sable $2495 '01 Nissan Altima GLE $3995 '00 Olds Intrigue GL $3995 '04 Nissan Altima S $5995 '07 Chevy Malibu LS $6995 '01 Chevy Subarban $3495 Ernest Baker Auto Sales & Equip. 3349 N. Main St., Hwy 15N. Across from Mozingo Conv. Store 803-469-9294

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"Policy Of Public Awareness" The Clarendon County Board Of Education advises the citizens of school district # 1 that Two (2) seats in district # 1 will be appointed. The appointee's term will run for two (2) years beginning December 2014. Any persons interested in being considered by the County Board of Education should pick up an application from the Clerk of Court's Office at 111 South Brooks Street, Manning, South Carolina beginning November 7, 2014. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of Court Office No Later than 12:00 noon on November 17, 2014. Moore's Mini Storage Auction 9AM Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 1117 N. Main St. Sumter, SC 29153

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same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

America (constituted as a class and designated as "John Doe"), all unknown minors or persons under a disability (constituted as a class and designated as "Richard Roe"), all of which have or may claim to have some interest in the property that is the subject of this action, commonly known as 366 Seminole Road, Sumter, SC 29150, that Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, constituted as a class and designated as "John Doe", all unknown minors and persons under a disability, constituted as a class and designated as "Richard Roe", unless the Defendants, or someone acting on their behalf, shall, within thirty (30) days after service of a copy of this Order as directed below, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for the Defendants constituted as a class designated as "John Doe" or "Richard Roe". IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon the unknown Defendants by publication in the Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of SUMTER, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action. SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN; ALSO ANY PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on July 23, 2014. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain mortgage of real estate heretofore given by Johnny O. Brooks and Demetria V. Brooks to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-1 bearing date of November 30, 2004, and recorded December 8, 2004 in Mortgage Book 962 at Page 388 in the R e g i s t e r o f M e s n e Conveyances/Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter County, in the original principal sum

Bid Notices Sumter School District Invitation For Bids IFB # 14-0021 Sumter School District invites qualified contractors to offer Sealed Bids for Renovations of the Ceramics Room at Sumter High School, 2580 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, South Carolina. The scope of work consists of the classroom that was originally for shop classes will be up-fitted for use as a ceramics studio. The room will be augmented in the following ways: New HVAC, Add shelving/cabinets, Add Electrical and Hoods for Kilns (Kilns by Owner), Remove existing hand wash and add sinks, Remove existing roll-up door and replace with Storefront, Remove existing compressed air system and exhaust system, Remove existing roof fans, vents and close openings and Paint all previously painted surfaces.

The Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the site. The Owner will receive bids on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sumter School District Office, Conference Room, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC, 803-469-6900.

Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Dos Jalapenos, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer & Wine or Liquor at 1339 Peach Orchard Rd., Sumter, SC 29154. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than November 23, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

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Contractors may obtain bid documents by contacting the Architect: Jackson & Sims Architects, 7-1/2 South Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, 803-773-4329. Deposit for bid documents (hard copies and/or electronic documents) will be $50.00 (non-refundable). Electronic documents are available by request at jsarch@ftc-i.net.

Notice is hereby given that McCarty's Emporium, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 3909 Camden Hwy. Dalzell, SC 29040. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than November 23, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the

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Sumter County School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive minor formalities in the bidding, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder if deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

Summons & Notice ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2014-CP-43-1494 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-1, Plaintiff, vs. Demetria V. Brooks aka Demetra V. Brooks, Johnny O. Brooks, and the Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of B.G. Berry a/k/a Bernard Gene Berry; Lisa Rachels, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of B.G. Berry a/k/a Bernard Gene Berry, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the Motion for the Appointment of Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. as Guardian ad Litem for all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America (which are constituted as a class designated as "John Doe") and any unknown minors and persons who may be under a disability (which are constituted as a class designated as "Richard Roe"), it is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of

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SUMMONS IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2014-DR-43-1013 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER JERI L. VARNER, Plaintiff, vs. ELIZABETH A. YON, ANDREW J. YON, IV, AND JOHN DOE, Defendants. TO: ELIZABETH A. YON, ANDREW J. YON, IV, AND JOHN DOE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the pleadings in this matter for termination of parental rights and adoption filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, which is the Complaint, which the original has been filed on the 15th day of August, 2014, copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff at 5 Law Range, Post Office Box 1268, Sumter, South Carolina 29151-1268, within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; if you fail to answer said Complaint within the time stated, Plaintiff will apply for judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the

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of Forty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($46,750.00). That thereafter, the Mortgage was assigned unto the Plaintiff, by assignment recorded on April 25, 2014 in Book 1200 at Page 5346., and that the premises effected by said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any and all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 30 on a plat of Pocalla Subdivision-First Addition made by J.P. Edwards, R.L.S., dated June 18, 1971 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-30 at Page 59; pursuant to section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plat is hereby craved for the particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 366 Seminole Road, Sumter, South Carolina. TMS No. 224-12-01-024 Property Address: 366 Seminole Road, Sumter, SC 29150 RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff, 1118942 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/2014

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Complaint. JONES, SETH, SHULER & JONES, LLP Richard T. Jones Attorney for Plaintiff 5 Law Range Post Office Box 1268 Sumter, South Carolina 29151 (803) 773-8676

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Civil Action No. 2014-CP-43-2133 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority, Plaintiff, vs. Monique Rembert and 1st Franklin Financial, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint, upon the subscribers at their office, 218 E. Main Street, Ste. 2, Lexington, SC 29072, within Thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned attorneys on behalf of the Plaintiff herein will move before his Honor the Presiding Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, or the Resident Judge, whichever one is present in the Circuit, on the 4th day after service hereof, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, for an order appointing some suitable person as receiver to take charge of the mortgaged premises described in the complaint herein, collect the rents, issues and profits arising therefrom during the pendency of this action, and hold the same subject to the order of the Court herein, which motion is to be based upon the original note and mortgage and the verified Complaint hereto attached. If the premises described in the Complaint are occupied by the mortgagor, a motion will be made at the same time and place to designate a reasonable rental for said premises in accordance with the terms and conditions of the mortgage.

NOTICE OF FILING TO THE DEFENDANT(S): Take Notice that the Summons in the above-entitled action, together with the Complaint, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on October 3, 2014. WOODWARD, COTHRAN & HERNDON BY:Warren R. Herndon, Jr. Attorney for the Plaintiff 218 E. Main Street, Ste. 2 Lexington, SC 29072

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2014-CP-43-02025 (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Samuel R. Lewis, Defendant(s). TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto.

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J. Martin Page, SC Bar No. 100200 Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 888-726-9953 Fax 866-676-7658 Attorneys for Plaintiff Columbia, South Carolina

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Trust 2004-NC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-NC3 vs. Athlee Hill Helton a/k/a Athlee Hill; Brenda L. Carter a/k/a Brenda Carter; Midland Funding LLC, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1680, The following property will be sold on December 1, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 117, Pinedale Subdivision, Section 3, as shown on a plat thereof, by Harold S. Wilson, RLS # 1758, dated April 7, 1970, amended January 7, 1971, amended August 12, 1971, and recorded on April 28, 1970, in Plat Book Z-28 at Page 68 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Reference to said plat is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Said property has a street address of 53 Neal Street, Sumter SC 29150. Said lot is subject to al restrictions, covenants, and easements of record, including those in Deed Book Q-9 at Page 779. Book 674 at Page 1062 53 Neal Street, Sumter, SC 29150 2260303012, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.95% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1680. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03157 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1120167 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2014

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SUMMONS AND NOTICES

TO THE NAMED:

Notice of Sale

ABOVE

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on September 16, 2014.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2013-CP-43-1241 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER First Citizens Company, Inc,

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Plaintiff, v. Ernest Steve McGill a/k/a Earnest Steve McGill, a/k/a Ernest S. McGill, Blanding Iron Works, Inc. and Jeanette Cawthon a/k/a Jeanne Cawton, Defendants. BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the above captioned action, I, the undersigned, as Master-in-Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell at public venue at the Sumter County Courthouse at 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, at 12:00 P.M. on Sales Day, December 1, 2014, 2014 the lands hereinafter described on the following terms: TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, but before his bid is accepted, he will deposit with the Master on his bid in cash or certified check, the sum of five (5%) percent of bid, to be deposited with the Master immediately, with the balance to be remitted within thirty (30) days after the sales day (but this shall not apply to a bid placed by the Plaintiff), which shall include Interest at the rate of Seven and 75/100ths (7.75%) percent to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. In the event the said purchaser(s) fail to comply with the terms of the sale within thirty (30) days, the Master-in-Equity shall forthwith resell the property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. THE PROCEEDS OF SALE shall be applied to the costs allowed, and the debts found due and to other payments found due in the Final Order. THE PROPERTY is situate in Sumter County, South Carolina, and is more particularly described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 2 as shown on that certain Plat of Joseph R. Edwards, P.L.S., dated July 1, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2004 at Page 340 and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in §30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 1126 Manning Road and is a portion of TMS Number of 251-09-02-065. This property is the identical property conveyed to Ernest Steve McGill by Deed of Jeanette Cawthon a/k/a Jeanne Cawton dated October 4, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 955 at Page 1093 and thereafter, a portion of the property was deeded back to Jeanette Cawthon by Deed of Earnest Steve McGill by James C. Campbell, Clerk of Court (Docket No. 2005-CP-43-675) dated December 18, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1097 at Page 1741.

Property Address: 1126 Manning Road, Sumter, South Carolina TMS# A Portion of 251-09-02-065 This conveyance is subject to all restrictions and taxes of record. The Grantee(s) assume(s) and agree(s) to observe and abide by all reservations and restrictions of record, easements, zoning ordinances, and rights of way of record, including those as set out on the aforesaid map. PURCHASER will pay for stamps and papers. Deficiency being demanded, the bidding shall remain open for thirty (30) days after Sales Day pursuant to SC Code Ann. Section 15-39-720 (1976, as amended). The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master-in-Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Scott B. Umstead, Esquire

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-02298 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Trustmark National Bank vs. Alain Cottrell Flonnory, and Nicole Shantel Flonnory,, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 PM , at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, being and situate in the Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as part of Lot 71 containing 0.25 acres, of Phase 1-Section No. 2, of Landmark Pointe Subdivision, on plat of Joseph R. Edwards, P.L.S., dated June 7, 2002, and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002 at Page 331. Pursuant to Section 30-2-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distance of the property delineated thereon. This property address is known as 3513 Horizon Drive, Sumter, South Carolina, 29154, and is shown on the Sumter County Tax Map records as part of tax map parcel #185-07-05-007. This being the same property conveyed to Alain Cottrell Flonnory and Nicole Shantel Flonnory, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of McKnight Construction Company of Sumter, Inc., dated March 1, 2004 and recorded March 1, 2004, in Book 927 at Page 001678, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

3513 Horizon Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS#: 185-07-05-013 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six and 000/1000 (6.000%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-5817 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: EverBank vs. Von'Shay S. Robinson a/k/a VonShay S. Robinson, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1856, The following property will be sold on December 1, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: ALL those certain pieces, parcels or lots of land, with the improvements thereon, situate in Sumter Township, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, designated as Lots 2 and 3 of Block "C", on a plat recorded in Plat Book S-5, at Page 63, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina, the boundaries and measurements of which have been confirmed by resurvey of H.S. Wilson, R.L.S., dated September 9, 1964, recorded in Plat Book Z-20, at Page 149, said Clerk's Office, according to which said property is bounded and measures as a whole as follows: on the North by Lot No. 4, Block "C", on which it measures 225 feet; on the East by Lot No. 1, Block "C", on which it measures 245 feet; and on the West by Lot No. 5, Block "C", on which it measures an aggregate of 201.2 feet. Derivation: Book 1030 at Page 856 29 Cheyne Street, Sumter, SC 29153 250-06-07-003, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance

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with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1856. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014293-00845 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1120169 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2014

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-1227 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of PNC Bank, National Association, against Stephen Y. Jones, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 7, Phase I, "Lakewood Links" Subdivision as shown on that certain Plat of J. Croft, R.L.S., dated September 28, 1988 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 88 at Page 1292, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in § 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is known as 3160 Greenview Parkway / 40 Turnberry Court, Sumter, SC.

TMS Number: 223-16-01-029 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3160 Greenview Pkwy, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Stephen Y. Jones and Betsy I. Claudio by deed of Brian D. Jones, dated June 17, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on June 17, 2005, in Deed Book 984 at Page 1991. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.625% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Green Tree Servicing, LLC vs. Tony D. Anderson, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1058, The following property will be sold on December 1, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina designated as Lot No. 76 as shown on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, dated July 23, 1993 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 93, Page 1281. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 120 Jasmine Street, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 227-01-02-002. Derivation: Book 1089 at Page 2133 120 Jasmine Street, Sumter, SC 29150 227-01-02-002, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1058. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014293-00555 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1120163 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2014

will be resold at the bidder's risk. Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §15-39-720 (1976). The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a personal or deficiency judgment, at any time prior to the foreclosure sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0261. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013225-03165 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1120164 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2014

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC vs. Dallas M. Baker, Jr. a/k/a Dallas Baker; Courtney Jean Holladay; Tropical Pools, Inc.; Beneficial Financial I Inc.; Midcarolina Exteriors, Inc., C/A No. 14-CP-43-0261, The following property will be sold on December 1, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 13 on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated April 21, 1998 and recorded in Plat Book 98 at page 464 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Said Lot No. 13 consists of 0.44 acres, being bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by a fifty foot (50') right-of-way and Dallas Drive, and fronting thereon 95.06 feet; On the East by Lot No. 12, and measuring thereon 200.06 feet; on the South by a thirty foot (30') unopened right-of-way and Austell Road, and measuring thereon 95.02 feet; and on the West by Lot No. 14, and measuring thereon 199.97 feet. Be all said measurements a little more or a little less and according to said most recent plat. Derivation: Book 1100 at Page 857 3640 Dallas Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 This includes a 1995, Fleetwood mobile h o m e w i t h V I N # GAFLR54AB75504HS. 1890201004 (p/o), SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-1409 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, against Richard Murray, Jr., et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, lying and being in the Providence Township, in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being known and designated as Lot No. 15 of Mayfair Village, as shown on a plat prepared by Ferrell J. Prosser, RLS, dated February 25, 1969, and revised on April 21, 1969, said plat recorded April 30, 1969, in Plat Book Z27 at Page 5, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County. This property having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina.

TMS Number: 233-81-01-005 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3033 Queen Chapel Rd, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Olean Scott Murray by deed of Sammie L. Scott and Olean Scott Murray, dated August 19, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on August 20, 2002 in Deed Book 853 at Page 1304. By deed dated March 14, 2005 and recorded March 17, 2005 in Book 973 at Page 479, Sammie L. Scott conveyed her 1/2 interest in the property to Sarah Brunson. Olean Scott Murray died on October 5, 2012. By Deed of Distribution dated and recorded February 20, 2014 in book 1199 at page 945, Olean Scott Murray's 1⁄2 interest in the property was released to Richard Murray, Jr. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 4.625% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes

If you are not a Cotton producer or want to be taken off this mailing list, please notify Ellen Lloyd. 803-734-9807 or email: elloyd@scda.sc.gov 2014 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO COTTON PRODUCERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, NOMINATING MEETING TO RECEIVE NOMINATIONS FOR CANDIDATES TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA COTTON BOARD. Pursuant to the provisions of the “Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act” of 1968, as amended, and Marketing Order No. 12 for South Carolina Cotton issued by the Agriculture Commission of South Carolina, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the terms of the following members of the South Carolina Cotton Board expire on December 31, 2013: DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3

OPEN SEAT KEITH ALLEN, LATTA, SC JOHN W HANE, FT. MOTTE, SC

The Agriculture Commission of South Carolina will call for nominations for said vacancies in these Districts at the time, place, and date hereafter set forth: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Pee Dee Farmers Market, 2513 W. Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501 To qualify, a candidate for Board membership must be a resident of South Carolina and of the District wherein nominated and having been engaged in producing cotton within the State of South Carolina for a period of one year, and during that period, having derived a substantial portion of his income there from. District 1 includes the Counties of Darlington, Clarendon, Sumter, Williamsburg, Lee and Georgetown. District 2 includes the Counties of Chester, Lancaster, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon, Marion, Florence, Horry, Fairfield, Kershaw, and Richland. District 3 includes the Counties of York, Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, Greenville, Pickens, Oconee, Anderson, Laurens, Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick, Newberry, Edgefield, Saluda, Lexington, Aiken, Calhoun, Orangeburg, Barnwell, Bamberg, Allendale, Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort, Colleton, Dorchester, Charleston, and Berkeley. Any producer within the District wherein nominating who produced cotton during the past year is entitled to participate in the meeting. Under said Marketing Order, oral nominations for qualified candidates shall be accepted by the Commission. All oral nominations for Board vacancies must be accompanied by a second to be considered for election. Nominations may also be made within five (5) days after each said District meeting by written petition filed with the Commission and signed by not less than five (5) affected producers entitled to participate in such meeting. The term of office of the members elected and/or appointed to fill said vacancies shall be three (3) years. Frances Price, Chair The Agriculture Commission of South Carolina PO Box 11280, Columbia, SC 29211 803-734-9807

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and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.7500%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1113943 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2014

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0581 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Christopher McKnight; et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 70 of Hill Dale Subdivision on that plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS dated October 23, 1986 and recorded in Plat Book 86 at page 1662 in the Office of RMC for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of the metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. TMS Number: 207-01-05-002 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2666 McCrays Mill Rd, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Christopher McKnight by deed of J. T. Conner, as Trustee for 2666 McCrays Mill Road Trust, A Land Trust, dated May 27, 2010, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on May 28, 2010, in Deed Book 1140 at Page 49. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.25% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE 2012-CP-43-1646 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Kimberly O. Ferguson, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #18, Section #1 of McLaughlin Estates Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by H.S. Willson, dated December 17, 1973 and recorded in the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-36 at Page 273, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on a said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 18 Beard Drive. This being the same property heretofore conveyed to Kimberly O. Ferguson by deed of Glen Coleman and Gloria B. Coleman dated April 13, 1995 and recorded April 13, 1995 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Deed/Record Book 621 at Page 504. TMS No. 190-14-01-022 Property Address: 18 Beard Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Patty D. MacDonald, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1053, The following property will be sold on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Lot 41 "West Lake Subdivision" containing 1.24 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated December 23, 1986 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 88, Page 125. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 4943 Wedgelake Drive Wedgefield, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 128-05-02-008. Derivation: Book 1122; Page 3042 4943 Wedgelake Dr, Wedgefield, SC 29168-9409 1280502008, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1053. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-05472 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1120168 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2014

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00603 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Trustmark National Bank vs. Joshua R. Tweet, Tamera Jean Tweet Christin R. McLeod and Ryan S. Dutcher,, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 PM , at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description and Property Address: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 59, as shown on that certain Plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS dated October 12, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2004 at Page 493. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 3265 Raffield Court, Dalzell, SC. and is shown on the Auditors map of Sumter County

Notice of Sale as Tax Parcel No. 189-04-01-065. This being the identical property conveyed to Josua R. Tweet and Tamera Jean Tweet by Deed of Christin R. McLeod and Ryan S. Dutcher dated August 1, 2011 and recorded August 2, 2011 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1158, Page 186.

3265 Raffield Ct, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS#: 189-04-01-095 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four and 375/1000 (4.375%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-5817

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1968 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, against Casey A. Smith, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.35 acre, more or less, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 208 of Twin Lakes Subdivision, Section 9, on that plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated August 11, 1993 and recorded in plat Book 93 at Page 1406 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 2800 Ridgehill Drive, Sumter, SC.

TMS Number: 207-09-02-007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2800 Ridgehill Dr., Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Casey A. and Charlene V. Smith by deed of TAS Properties, LLC, dated November 21, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on November 30, 2005, in Deed Book 1007 at Page 1077. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 2.875% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who

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Note: If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the scheduled sale of the above-referenced property, then the sale of the property will be null, void and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County in the case of SC Community Bank, Plaintiff, vs. Greater St. Paul Non Denominational Church, Inc. aka Greater St Paul Non-Denominational Church Inc aka G r e a t e r S t . P a u l Non-Denominational Church Inc aka G r e a t e r S t . P a u l Non-Denominational aka Greater St. Paul Non-Denominational Church and William Thomas Academy, under Case No. 2014-CP-43-536, I, the undersigned, as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will offer for sale together at public outcry at 12:00 P.M., on Monday, December 1, 2014, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC, the following described real property separately, to-wit: Parcel 1 All of my right, tittle and interest in that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, with the improvements thereon, if any, lying and being situate in that County of Sumter, State of South Carolina containing 28.84 acres, more or less, being shown and designated on that plat prepared for Greater St. Paul Non-Denomination Church by Baxter Land Surveying Co., Inc., dated July 8, 2005 and recorded in the Sumter County ROD in Book 2005 at page 414. This conveyance is made subject to easements, restrictions, covenants and conditions of record, including matters shown on recorded plats.

TMS# 268-00-01-005, Address: 1155 Florence Highway, Sumter, SC 29153 Derivation: This being the same property conveyed to Sidney M. Harley by deed of Patrick R. Martin dated 6/9/00 and recorded 6/9/00 in the Sumter County ROD in volume 774 at page 668 and conveyed to Julie M. Dwight from Charles T. Martin, Jr., by deed dated 4/23/2005 and recorded 4/25/05 in the Sumter County ROD in volume 977 at page 1618; then conveyed from Sidney M. Harley and Julie Dwight to Greater St. Paul Non-Denominational Church, Inc., by deed dated 7/27/05 and recorded 8/23/05 in the Sumter County ROD in Book 994 at page 594. AND FOR SALE SEPARATELY Parcel 2 All that certain parcel of land in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown as Tax Map Parcel No. M10-s-24; said parcel of land measuring 152 feet, more or less on South Harvin Street and 170 feet more or less, on Watkins Street; said parcel or land being bounded on the North by Watkins Street; on the East and South by lot designated as Lot 12 on a plat by John R. Haynsworth, surveyor, dated December 5, 1904 and recorded in the office of the RMC for Sumter County, and on the West by Harvin Street; said parcel of land being delineated as School House and Parsonage Lot as shown on said plat; save and except such portions of the same as may have been dedicated or taken for right of way for the widening of Harvin Street and Watkins Street. The plat herein referred to is recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book S-5 at page 19.

TMS# 250-01-08-012, Address: 405 S Harvin St. Sumter, SC 29153 and 200 Watkins Street, Sumter, SC 29153 Derivation: This being the same property conveyed to Greater St. Paul Non-Denomination Church, Inc., from The Second Presbyterian Church of Sumter, South Carolina dated 4/6/89 and recorded 6/9/89 in the Sumter County ROD in Book 489 at page 1184. TERMS OF SALE: For Cash: the purchaser shall be required to deposit the sum of five (5%) percent of the amount of bid (in cash or equivalent) as earnest money and as evidence of good faith. If the Plaintiff is the successful bidder at the sale, the Plaintiff may, after paying the costs of the sale, apply the debt due upon its Mortgage against its bid in lieu of cash. Should the person making the highest bid at the sale fail to comply with the terms of his bid by depositing the said five (5%) percent in cash, then the property shall be sold at the risk of such bidder on the same sales date or some subsequent date as the Master in Equity may find convenient and advantageous. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of his bid within thirty (30) days of the final acceptance of his bid, then the Master in Equity or his designated representative shall re-advertise and resell the property on the same terms on a subsequent date at the risk of such bidder. The purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the interest rates contained in the Order.

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Note: This sale is also made subject to all Sumter County taxes and existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Sumter County Master in Equity Stanley H. McGuffin Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. PO Box 11889 Columbia, SC 29211-1889 Attorneys for Plaintiff

thereon. This property is represented as TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 205-01-04-017 upon the records of the SUMTER County Auditor, and is known as 20 HARLEQUIN COVE, SUMTER SC 29150. This beinq the identical property heretofore conveyed unto DONALD F.HENRY and LAURA E. HENRY by Deed from MICHAEL J. SVETLIK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. , recorded JULY 21, 1989 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for SUMTER County in Deed Book 491 at page 1491.

TMS #: 205-01-04-017

Notice and Order of Public Sale of Mobile Home

Physical Address: 20 Harlequin Cove, Sumter, SC 29150

IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-ES-43-00211

SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER James Outing, Personal Representative of the Estate of Harriett McDaniel Petitioner vs. Ricky Glen McDaniel, Jr. Respondent Pursuant to Order of the Judge of Probate for Sumter County, dated October 17, 2014, the below described mobile home will be sold at Public Auction. Year: 1995 Make: Brig Model: B4051 USED Title Number: 770430281639475B Vehicle ID Number: B40519 The Public Auction will take place on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 12:00 p.m at the office of Richard L. Booth, attorney for the Personal Representative (located inside the Bryan Law Firm) at 17 East Calhoun Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150. Richard L. Booth Attorney for Personal Representative 17 East Calhoun Street Sumter, SC 29150 SC Bar# 769 (803) 775-6232

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-326 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Bank

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.25% per annum. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

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First Citizens Company, Inc.

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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Plaintiff, -vsDon F. Henry, Jr. a/k/a Donald F. Henry; Laura E. Henry a/k/a Laura Henry; HomeAmerican Credit, Inc., d/b/a Upland Mortgage; Blanding Iron Works; Branch Banking and Trust Company; American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.; Wally's Hardware; Palmetto Metal Products, Inc.; First Citizens Bank and Trust Company; Par Financial, LLC; Idlewild Homeowners Association, Inc., Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc. vs. Don F. Henry, Jr. a/k/a Donald F. Henry; Laura E. Henry a/k/a Laura Henry; HomeAmerican Credit, Inc., d/b/a Upland Mortgage; Blanding Iron Works; Branch Banking and Trust Company; American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.; Wally's Hardware; Palmetto Metal Products, Inc.; First Citizens Bank and Trust Company; Par Financial, LLC; Idlewild Homeowners Association, Inc., I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the dwelling situate thereon and any and all other improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the City and County of SUMTER State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as LOT NO. 135 of IDLEWILD, SECTION NO. 5, Subdivision on that certain plat by EDWARDS LAND SURVEYORS, dated JULY 14, 1989, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for SUMTER County in PLAT BOOK 89 at PAGE 641. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plat(s) is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee on behalf of CWABS Asset-Backed Certificates Trust 2006-23 vs. Jerlly J. Matias, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1263, The following property will be sold on December 1, 2014, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township of Stateburg, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 36, Block O, of Oakland Plantation Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat by Allen-Makela Land Surveyors, dated May 31, 2000 [in Plat Book 2000] at Page 377. Reference is had to said plat for a more complete and accurate description. Derivation: Book 1058; Page 1028 2489 Tall Oak Rd, Sumter, SC 29154 134-16-02-003, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.73% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1263. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014293-00776 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1120166 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2014

Note: Each of the two (2) described parcels shall be offered for sale separately. Note: As a Deficiency Judgment was granted, the bidding shall remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of the sale as provided by law in such cases and compliance with the bid shall be made within twenty (20) days after the second sale. Plaintiff reserves the right to waive deficiency prior to the sale.

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