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Today, Oct. 2 4 p.m. — Gates open to public 4-10 p.m. — Exhibits on display 6 and 8 p.m. — Bear Mountain Wildlife Shows Midnight — Midway closes

Rain from Joaquin may cause flooding throughout S.C.

Saturday, Oct. 3 10 a.m. — Gates open to public 10 a.m.-9 p.m. — Exhibits on display Noon — Judging: Pony and horse show Noon, 6 and 8 p.m. — Bear Mountain Wildlife Shows Midnight — Midway closes

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Hurricane Joaquin is forecast by most models to head well north of the Palmetto State, but South Carolina almost certainly will endure flooding rains as early as tonight. Tony Petrolito, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Columbia, said there is significant potential for heavy rain across the Midlands and South Carolina. “There is a lot of tropical moisture that’s off the Atlantic Coast indirectly associated with Hurricane Joaquin,” he said. “We are going to see potential flooding rain through the weekend.” He said that is why the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch through Monday morning. Petrolito predicted a heavy rain period late tonight and then again late Saturday. “It is like there are going to

LAST DAY – Sunday, Oct. 4 1:30 p.m. — Gates open to public 6 a.m. — Livestock removed 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Commercial exhibits removed 2-3:30 p.m. — Individual entries removed 2-3:30 p.m. — Premium checks picked up 3, 5 and 7 p.m. — Bear Mountain Wildlife Shows 9 p.m. — Midway closes ALL DAY, EVERY DAY • Rockin’ a Ranch Petting Zoo • Lawton Trout Farm • Red Dragon Laser Tag • Farm and Garden Show • Sports Expo • Art Show • Flower Show

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Jerry Walker of Walker’s Concessions places a caramel apple on the rack to dry during the Sumter County Fair on Wednesday. Walker’s family has run concessions at the fair for 35 years.

Vendor, ride traditions continue despite unpleasant weather BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Despite the recent weather and predicted precipitation to come, Sumter County Fair Manager Mel Curtis encourages the community to come out to the fairgrounds and enjoy the entertainment. He said the fair has seen a smaller

percentage of the amount of people expected to come out this year. The fair committee cannot control the weather, but there are plenty of buildings for visitors to take shelter in while waiting out the rain, Curtis said. “We hope the weather will be kind,” he said. The community should come out and see the attractions that have been

brought in and the efforts that went into putting the fair together, he said. Between visiting the petting zoo and enjoying the various rides and games, visitors can enjoy the foods provided by vendors, some of whom have been coming to the fair for years. Food vendor Jerry Walker, owner of

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nity College in the small timber town of Roseburg, about 180 miles south of Portland. It was not immediately clear whether that number included the gunman. State police Lt. Bill Fugate told KATU-TV that at least 20 others were hurt. “It’s been a terrible day,” a grim-faced Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin said at a news conference. “Certainly this is a huge shock to our community.” Hours after the attack, a visibly angry President Obama spoke to reporters, saying the U.S. is becoming

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BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Tuomey Healthcare System is still working to finalize its pending merger with Palmetto Health and to reach a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department on a $237.4 million judgment against the hospital in federal court, according to a statement released by the hospital Thursday. “Tuomey Healthcare System and Palmetto Health are applying their best efforts toward finalizing our binding

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ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a rural Oregon community college Thursday, killing at least a dozen people before dying in a shootout with police, authorities said. The killer, identified only as a 20-year-old man, invaded a classroom and demanded that people stand up and state their religion before spraying more bullets, one student reported. Authorities shed no light on the gunman’s motive and said they were investigating. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said 13 people were dead after the attack at Umpqua Commu-

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Old Manning Road wreck leaves 1 man dead A head-on collision on Old Manning Road on Wednesday evening resulted in the death of a 28-year old Sumter man. South Carolina Highway Patrol Cpl. Sonny Collins said a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 driven by the deceased crossed the center line and struck a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer traveling in the opposite direction shortly after 6 p.m. The driver of the S-10, Zachary Douglas Secor, was killed in the collision. Secor, who lived on Briar Branch Road, was reportedly not wearing a seat belt. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bulluck said an autopsy showed Secor died from blunt force trauma. The driver of the Trailblazer was transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center in unknown condition. Reports indicate the injured driver was wearing a seat belt.

Verizon donates $10K for middle school Industrial Tech program FROM STAFF REPORTS Verizon made a donation of $10,000 to the Sumter Education Foundation on Monday at the Sumter School Board meeting. The grant will go towards the district’s Industrial Technology Education program. The program provides students in grades six through eight hands-on experience with computer-aided design. The donation will provide students the same programs used by designers and engineers around the world and give them access to computer-aided design and 3D printers for their design models, according to a news re-

lease from Verizon. “Verizon’s donation opens the doors for new opportunities and will help Sumter School District prepare our sixth- through eighth-grade students to better meet college and career-ready standards,” said Sumter Education Foundation Chairman Bill Painter. “Industrial Technology Education increases student achievement and student engagement by promoting innovative and creative learning experiences and outcomes.” Krista Bourne, Verizon Wireless president for the Carolinas and Tennessee, said the company shared the foundation’s desire to encourage creative and

innovative instructional practices and “be responsive to the needs of students, educators and the community.” “The students can become designers, innovators and creators of tomorrow, as careers in engineering technology are in high demand today,” Bourne said. Established in 2012, the Sumter Education Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm for Sumter School District to ensure all students will be prepared to live, work and compete in the workplace, according to its website, sefoundation.co. The foundation is a nonprofit organization and operates independently of the school district.

City begins to hang Swan Lake Christmas lights Matthew Nelson , a City of Sumter employee, works on installing the first of the Christmas lights on the North side of Swan Lake on Saturday. City employees will work seven days a week for 10 hours a day until the lighting ceremony on November 30.

Singers sought for Messiah concert The Church of the Holy Comforter (Anglican) will present a performance of George F. Handel’s oratorio Messiah on Dec. 20. The concert will be jointly directed by Charles Haraway, director of music at Trinity United Methodist, and Walter (Chuck) Wilson, music director at Holy Comforter. Local singers of any denomination are invited to participate, especially those who have previously sung Messiah. Rehearsals will begin in midOctober and will be held at 6 p.m. on Mondays. For more information, contact Chuck Wilson, Chuck@ holycomforter.net, or call the church (803) 773-3823 or Charles Haraway, charaway@ gmail.com or (803) 773-9393.

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Voter registration open Saturday for deadline The Sumter County Registration Office, 141 N. Main St., will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Persons wanting to vote in the upcoming election must register no later than Saturday.

Election commission to hold public test run The Sumter County Registration/Election Commissioners will have its Tabulation Test Run for the Nov. 3, 2015, General Election for the Town of Mayesville on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The test will be held at Sumter County Courthouse Room 114. The public is invited to attend.

CLARIFICATION The CD/DVD release party for Elijah Bradford’s “Ebony & Ivory” will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 320 W, Fulton St. Admission is free, and the public is invited.

Smoke alarm blitz set for Oct. 17 in Bishopville BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com A smoke alarm blitz in the Wilson Street Community is set to take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, conducted by the American Red Cross, Lee County Fire Department and volunteers from Shaw Air Force Base, Coca Cola Bottling Co. and the Wateree Baptist Association. During the blitz, which is part of the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, teams

of Red Cross volunteers and local firefighters will be going door-to-door, meeting with families to test and install smoke alarms, helping them create a home fire escape plan and discussing the importance of having everyone in the household know what to do in case of a fire. South Carolina consistently ranks within the top 10 states for home-fire deaths per capita, according to the Red Cross. The organization assists more than 7,100 people a year after disasters, primarily home

fires, in the state. Lee County Fire Chief Mike Bedenbaugh said volunteers will visit homes beforehand to arrange appointments. “We’re going out ahead of time to make sure they want them and that way we can get more homes done,” he said. “That’s instead of coming and knocking on your door Saturday (Oct. 17), and you have to get out of bed or whatever. This way they will be ready for us to come, and it kind of speeds it up. We are trying to get to 100

homes.” This is the third blitz the Red Cross has organized this year, Bedenbaugh said. “We did the Woodrow area and in mid-April, we did a section inside the city,” he said. “This is going to be another section in the city where we had a fatality a couple of months ago.” He said they hope to do at least one more blitz in November or December. For more information, call (803) 775-2363 or visit www. redcross.org/SC.

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Slain officer’s wife appears at memorial site with baby FOREST ACRES (AP) — The young police officer killed in a South Carolina mall shooting was a committed officer of the peace who loved working in the tiny suburban community of Forest Acres, his wife Kassy Alia said Thursday. Wearing one of Officer Gregory Alia’s blue uniform shirts and cradling their 6-month-old son Sal, Alia appeared at police headquarters where local residents placed flowers and bereavement notes around the officer’s patrol car. Alia told reporters she and the officer’s parents were grateful for the outpouring of support and that she was blessed to have shared a life with the 32-year-old officer who was raised in Forest Acres and attended University of South Carolina. “He loved his work. He was committed to his job,” Alia told WLTX-TV. “He was a selfless servant.” Alia said she was thankful for the more than $100,000 contributed overnight on so-

cial media websites for the family, but she was more interested in collecting people’s photos and memories of her husband, so she could one day share them with their son. “My husband would be so proud of how wonderful people are,” Alia said. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged 34-year-old Jarvis Hall with Alia’s shooting death during a struggle at the nearby RichHALL land Mall. The shopping center is in Forest Acres, a small residential community surrounded by the city of Columbia. Hall was to appear at the Richland County Detention Center on Thursday afternoon. According to arrest warrants, Hall shot Alia with a stolen .40-caliber pistol. He was arrested immediately. Alia died after being taken to a local hospital from the

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Federal trial delayed for accused Charleston church shooter Roof CHARLESTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday delayed the trial for a white man accused of shooting nine black people at a Charleston church earlier this year. Jury selection in the case of Dylann Roof had been set to begin next month. But U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel agreed to push the trial back until at least January after both defense attorneys and federal prosecutors said they needed more time to prepare. Roof, 21, faces dozens of federal charges, including hate crimes, stemming from the June 17 shootings at Emanuel AME Church. Roof’s attorneys have said he would like to plead guilty but need to know first if the government will seek the death penalty against him. On Thursday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Richardson said the U.S. Justice Department is still reviewing the matter. “It is an absolute priority for the department and is not something on the back burner by any stretch of the imagination,” he told the judge. He said that U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch will ultimately decide if the government will pursue a death sentence.

Richland Mall, Forest Acres Police Chief Gene Sealy said Wednesday. Sealy said no other injuries were reported. The chief said Alia was a seven-year veteran, a new father and a life-long resident of the Columbia area where he had attended local schools. “He was an outstanding police officer,” Sealy said. “He was just training a new officer who happened to be with him.” The chief called his group of two dozen officers “one big family.” A few of them stood grim-faced in the back of the room as Sealy spoke. Outside the room, several female staffers dabbed tears from their eyes. The U.S. flag outside the single-story police building was lowered to half-staff, and local residents began leaving flowers on a police cruiser parked outside the headquarters shortly afterward. Sealy said Alia was responding to a report of a suspicious person in the Richland Mall’s parking lot.

Gergel urged the prosecutor to let officials at the Justice Department know that it’s important to get a decision. He said he realized such a review can take some time but “I want it to be done as soon as possible.” Roof did not attend the meeting. In court documents he waived his right to appear and also waived his right to a speedy trial. Under federal law, a trial must be held within 70 days of a defendant’s indictment. Defense attorney David Bruck told the judge that “we understand and our client accepts that it’s going to take a lot of time to get our arms around this case.” He said the defense only received the main evidence in the government’s case about two weeks ago and needed time to review the material. “In two months we will have a better sense of where this case is going,” he said. When Roof was arraigned in federal court on 33 charges in late July, Bruck said his client wanted to plead guilty but that he could not counsel him to do so without knowing the government’s intentions on the death penalty.

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Amy Lamb, 32, of 1715 Clarence Coker Highway, was arrested Friday and charged with driving under suspension, first offense; possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia after multiple handrolled marijuana cigarettes and a plastic bag containing 6.3 grams of marijuana were found in a box inside her vehicle during a traffic stop at the intersection of Fulton and Brooklyn streets. Tarell Wilson, 28, of 310 Wyoming Drive, was arrested Friday and charged with failure to yield on a left turn; driving under suspension, third offense; and leaving the scene of an accident when he ran from the area after his vehicle collided

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Europe, U.S. split over format of Syria talks UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nine nations or five? In speeches at this year’s U.N. gathering of world leaders, major powers are increasing calls for multilateral negotiations to end the war in Syria. But Europe and the United States are split on who should be at the table. The Europeans invoke the success of the Iran nuclear talks in arguing for a similar format — with key additions. Iran negotiated with the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany to reach their July 14 agreement. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on Wednesday called for a similar arrangement “enlarged with regional partners.” The Americans, in contrast, want a tighter group, without the Europeans. Fabius did not elaborate on his vision. But two diplomats told The Associated Press that this time, instead of making demands on Iran, as was the case at the nuclear talks, the Europeans want Tehran to work with them, the Americans, Russians and Chinese on finding a peace formula. Saudi Arabia and Turkey also would be included. The diplomats — one European, the other from the Middle East — said that Britain, France and Germany all spoke up in favor of that format on the sidelines of the U.N. summit earlier this week during the first meeting of Iran and the six world powers since the nuclear deal was struck. But the Americans want any negotiations restricted to themselves, the Russians, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Washington accepted being one of six nations at the nuclear negotiations because they came late. After initially refusing to sit at the same

Hidden GPS devices to track crime suspects raise legal concerns MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — For months, police trying to solve a Long Island robbery spree had little more to go on than grainy surveillance footage of a man in a hoodie and black ski mask holding up one gas station or convenience store after another. That was until the gunman made off with a stack of bills that investigators had secretly embedded with a GPS tracking device. Within days, a suspect accused of pulling off nearly a dozen heists — including one in which a clerk was killed — was behind bars, and officers were crediting technology that has become commonplace during the past five years or so. “Those tools are part of our arsenal,” Nassau County Police Chief Steven Skrynecki said after the arrest this summer, adding that GPS is now used “as a matter of course in our investigations.” But the tiny satellite-connected devices — embedded by the manufacturer or slipped by police into stacks of cash, pill bottles or other commonly stolen items — are raising questions from legal experts during what they see as the potential for abuse by law enforcement authorities. They wonder whether some of these cases would stand up in court. In 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court took up the police prac-

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, right, speaks next to Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the U.N. on Wednesday. table with Tehran the United States joined in 2006, three years after Britain, France and Germany reached out to the Islamic Republic. A U.S. official familiar with the issue said that in the case of Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry preferred to keep the focus on countries that are directly involved. He and the diplomats demanded anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the dispute. Russia, in turn, appears to favor others being kept in the loop, even if they aren’t sitting at the negotiating table. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the Security Council on Thursday that Moscow wants “standing channels of communication to ensure a maximally effective fight.” He listed Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the U.S. and China as nations with a role in Syria talks. Kerry met Lavrov for a third time on the sidelines of the U.N. summit on Wednesday. On Thursday, he huddled with the foreign minis-

ters of Britain, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The two told reporters that they swapped ideas about potential options for moving ahead with a political transition in the country and would be examining them in the coming days. Still, Russia’s launch of airstrikes on Syria on Wednesday appeared to leave serious discussions on who should participate in limbo, with Washington and its allies expressing concern that Moscow might have targeted forces opposed to President Bashar Assad instead of Islamic extremists.

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SCIENCE Gut bacteria can affect babies’ risk of asthma? New study shows importance of ‘good’ germs WASHINGTON (AP) — Gut checks suggest that not having enough of certain “good” intestinal germs early in life may increase babies’ risk of developing asthma, according to a new study of more than 300 children. Wait: What could gut bacteria have to do with a lung disease? We share our bodies with trillions of microbes that play key roles in keeping us healthy — and different combinations of bacteria in the gut are thought to shape the immune system in ways that can affect the risk of a variety of diseases. Wednesday’s study raises the provocative possibility of one day altering tots’ buildup of protective bugs, maybe through probiotics. “I want to emphasize that we’re not ready for that yet,” cautioned study co-author Dr. Stuart Turvey, a pediatric immunologist at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital. But a “vision for the future would be to prevent this disease.” Asthma has been on the rise in recent decades and is estimated to affect 300 million people worldwide and nearly 10 percent of U.S. children. While medications can help control the wheezing and airway inflammation, asthma is a common reason for childhood hospitalizations and severe attacks can be life-threatening at any age. Babies begin accumulating their own custom bacterial community, or microbiome, at

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Dr. Stuart Turvey is seen in the lab in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is coauthor of a new study that suggests not having enough of certain “good” intestinal germs early in life may increase babies’ risk of developing asthma. birth. Which bugs they acquire is a haphazard process, starting with whether they were born vaginally or by C-section. But previous studies have shown that babies treated with antibiotics before their first birthday were more likely to be diagnosed later with asthma; the drugs can kill good germs as well as harmful ones. In the new study, the University of British Columbia tracked health records of 319 children from birth to age 3 and analyzed stool samples taken during infancy to check their gut bacteria. The first clue: There were 22 youngsters deemed very high risk because of early asthma warning signs — and at 3 months of age, all of them harbored much lower levels of four specific gut bacteria than the other babies.

That doesn’t prove the missing bugs are protective. In a first step to tell, the researchers infected germ-free mice with an at-risk tot’s stool sample alone, or with a supplement of the four supposedly “good” bacteria. Restoring the missing bugs markedly reduced airway inflammation in the mice’s offspring, they reported Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine. “This is a really important study” because of that mouse evidence that altering bacteria affects symptoms, said Dr. Rachel Rosen, a gastroenterology specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital who wasn’t involved with the research. “Just knowing that’s possible opens up a whole field of using bacteria as a therapy for lung disease.”

Low-nicotine cigarettes cut use, dependence BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A new study might help the push for regulations to limit nicotine in cigarettes. Smokers who switched to special low-nicotine ones wound up smoking less and were more likely to try to quit, researchers found. The study only lasted six weeks, and researchers call the evidence preliminary. But they say it’s the first large study to show that slashing nicotine, perhaps below an addiction threshold, is safe and leads to less smoking. The Food and Drug Administration was given the power in 2009 to mandate lower nicotine levels if it would help public health but has not yet done so. “This, I think, provides support” for lowering nicotine, said one study leader, Dr. Neal Benowitz of the University of California, San Francisco. “What our study shows is that it’s feasible,” and that people won’t smoke more regular cigarettes to compensate, he said. Results are in the New England Journal of Medicine. The FDA and the Na-

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COMICS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015

THE SUMTER ITEM

BIZARRO

SOUP TO NUTS

ANDY CAPP

GARFIELD

BEETLE BAILEY

BORN LOSER

BLONDIE

ZITS

MOTHER GOOSE

DOG EAT DOUG

DILBERT

JEFF MACNELLY'S SHOE

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By Jeffrey Wechsler

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Thursday’s Puzzle Solved

10/2/15

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Margaret W. Osteen 1908-1996 The Item Hubert D. Osteen Jr. Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Graham Osteen Co-President Kyle Osteen Co-President Jack Osteen Editor and Publisher Larry Miller CEO Rick Carpenter Managing Editor

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COMMENTARY

Reform road system first, then talk about increasing revenue BY JAMIE MURGUIA S.C. Policy Council

f more money were the answer to the state’s infrastructure woes, the topic would hardly be worth debating. The real trouble with South Carolina’s roads, though, isn’t a lack of money. It’s a lack — indeed, a total lack — of citizen control or influence on road funding. How do we know more money won’t produce better roads? Consider the fact that since 2012 the Department of Transportation’s total ratified budget (from all three parts of the budget — General Fund, federal funds, Other Funds) has grown by $708 million. That’s about 54 percent when adjusted for inflation. Further, the State Transportation Infrastructure Bank’s budget has grown from $50 million in 2014 to $155 million in 2015 and hit a whopping $255 million in the current fiscal year. The state’s transportation budget is growing, then — more money has been put into it — with no discernible improvement. The common misconception by proponents of a gas tax increase is that the state needs more overall revenue. That’s not the same as supposing we need to spend more of what we have on repair. Consider: In the last fiscal year, less than $300 million of the just under $2 billion in transportation funding was free to be devoted to road maintenance anywhere in the state road system. In reality, though, no one has any idea if the state needs more overall revenue. Why? Because the current system of prioritization and funding of projects is not transparent. For example, 642 payments were made from the State Transportation Infrastructure Bank to the home county of Florence Sen. Hugh Leatherman — he’s also a member of the STIB board — from 2010 to March of this year. Under our current system, it’s simply impossible to know if these monies were used on the most pressing transportation needs in the state. It seems extremely unlikely, but the truth is that there is no way to be sure. And indeed some lawmakers have even complained that they don’t know what projects the DOT has prioritized according to Act 114 (a law they passed in 2007 that “restructured” the Department of Transportation). Lawmakers made a gesture at transparency in the 2015-16 budget by inserting a proviso requiring the project priority list to be made publicly available. By itself, though, that will accomplish very little as long as the underlying problem remains the same — namely that the lion’s share of power over the DOT belongs to two lawmakers for whom the great

majority of South Carolinians can’t vote for and have never heard of. Consider: • Seven of the eight members that comprise the DOT Commission are appointed by the state’s seven legislative delegations, and those delegation members can only choose from a list of candidates screened and approved by the Joint Transportation Review Committee. • The House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tem directly control half the appointments to the JTRC. • The governor has one appointment to the Commission, and even that appointee has to be approved by the JTRC. • The Speaker and Senate President Pro Tem wield the majority of the power over the STIB board by controlling four of the seven appointments. No reasonable and unbiased person would look at this system — a system dominated by a few people who can’t be held accountable for the total outcome — and conclude that its woes must be because of a lack of money. Clearly, reform must come before any consideration of revenue. But how? • The Department of Transportation Commission should be eliminated and the DOT Secretary made directly accountable to the governor. Decisions affecting the state’s road system should be made by an official accountable to the entire state — the governor — and when the system fails in one way or another, citizens should know who’s responsible. • The STIB should be eliminated entirely. Revenue currently used by the STIB to pay bond debt and fund new projects should fund repair and maintenance of the roads we currently have. If bonding is necessary to pay for roads in the future, that debt should be incurred by a fully accountable DOT. • Finally: expenditures, matching federal projects, debt, and project prioritization should be fully transparent. Citizens should be able to see how much money is actually available for our roads, and which projects are being funded — the most critical, or pet projects. Only when citizens and the media can see exactly which projects are being funded and which aren’t — unnecessary expansions versus longneeded repair, for instance — will those in authority have an incentive to change. Once these reforms are achieved, lawmakers may begin talking about taking more money from taxpayers and putting it into the transportation system. Not until then. Jamie Murguia is director of research at the S.C. Policy Council and a regular contributor to TheNerve.org.

COMMENTARY

Obama’s Syria debacle “Russia hits Assad’s foes, angering U.S.” — Headline, Wall Street Journal, Oct. 1

ASHINGTON — If it had the wit, the Obama administration would be not angered, but appropriately humiliated. President Obama has, once again, been totally outmaneuvered by Vladimir Putin. Two days earlier at the United Nations, Obama had welcomed the return, in force, of the Russian military to the Middle East — for Charles the first Krauthammer time in decades — in order to help fight the Islamic State. The ruse was transparent from the beginning. Russia is not in Syria to fight the Islamic State. The Kremlin was sending fighter planes, air-to-air missiles and SA-22 anti-aircraft batteries. Against an Islamic State that has no air force, no planes, no helicopters? Russia then sent reconnaissance drones over Western Idlib and Hama, where there are no Islamic State fighters. Followed by bombing attacks on Homs and other opposition strongholds that had nothing to do with the Islamic State. Indeed, some of these bombed fighters were U.S. trained and equipped. Asked if we didn’t have an obligation to support our own allies on the ground, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter bumbled that Russia’s actions exposed its policy as self-contradictory. Carter made it sound as if the Russian offense was to have perpetrated an oxymoron, rather than a provocation — and a direct challenge to what’s left of the U.S. policy of support-

ing a moderate opposition. The whole point of Russian intervention is to maintain Assad in power. Putin has no interest in fighting the Islamic State. Indeed, the second round of Russian air attacks was on rival insurgents opposed to the Islamic State. The Islamic State is nothing but a pretense for Russian intervention. And Obama fell for it. Just three weeks ago, Obama chided Russia for its military buildup, wagging his finger that it was “doomed to failure.” Yet by Monday he was publicly welcoming Russia to join the fight against the Islamic State. He not only acquiesced to the Russian buildup, he held an ostentatious meeting with Putin on the subject, thereby marking the ignominious collapse of Obama’s vaunted campaign to isolate Putin diplomatically over Crimea. Putin then showed his utter contempt for Obama by launching his air campaign against our erstwhile anti-Assad allies not 48 hours after meeting Obama. Which the U.S. found out about when a Russian general knocked on the door of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and delivered a brusque demarche announcing that the attack would begin within an hour and warning the U.S. to get out of the way. In his subsequent news conference, Secretary Carter averred that he found such Russian behavior “unprofessional.” Good grief. Russia, with its inferior military and hemorrhaging economy, had just eaten Carter’s lunch, seizing the initiative and exposing American powerlessness — and the secretary of defense deplores what? Russia’s lack of professional etiquette. Makes you want to weep. Consider: When Obama became president, the surge in Iraq had succeeded and the U.S. had emerged as the dominant

regional actor, able to project power throughout the region. Last Sunday, Iraq announced the establishment of a joint intelligence-gathering center with Iran, Syria and Russia, symbolizing the new “Shiite-crescent” alliance stretching from Iran across the northern Middle East to the Mediterranean, under the umbrella of Russia, the rising regional hegemon. Russian planes roam free over Syria attacking Assad’s opposition as we stand by helpless. Meanwhile, the U.S. secretary of state beseeches the Russians to negotiate “de-conflict” arrangements — so that we and they can each bomb our own targets safely. It has come to this. Why is Putin moving so quickly and so brazenly? Because he’s got only 16 more months to push on the open door that is Obama. He knows he’ll never again see an American president such as this — one who once told the General Assembly that “no one nation can or should try to dominate another nation” and told it again last Monday of “believing in my core that we, the nations of the world, cannot return to the old ways of conflict and coercion.” They cannot? Has he looked at the world around him — from Homs to Kunduz, from Sanaa to Donetsk — ablaze with conflict and coercion? Wouldn’t you take advantage of these last 16 months if you were Putin, facing a man living in a facultylounge fantasy world? Where was Obama when Putin began bombing Syria? Leading a U.N. meeting on countering violent extremism. Seminar to follow. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2015, The Washington Post Writers Group

LETTER TO THE EDITOR DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH THEN MAKE DECISIONS Reading Richard T. Hines’ recent letter attacking Republicans, after claiming to be a lifelong member of the party, it made me want to know about him. As a public and corporate figure, there is a lot of information available to the public. It makes his position clearer when you know Mr. Hines has been a supporter of confeder-

ate groups. He accuses Gov. Haley of “colluding with the enemy as an anti-South ‘civil rights’ figure.” Who do you suppose he means by “the enemy?” I support civil rights; as a Christian I am not sure how someone can quote scripture and want to deny others rights. Carly Fiorina may have been a liberal, pro-abortion Democrat, but I know “most” people change and their views change as they grow older and gain

life experiences. The attacks on Gov. Haley and Carly Fiorina remind me of the misogynist views of past politics. Remember all the attacks on the governor when she first ran for office? Research Mr. Hines on the Internet and see what his real agenda might be. Take his advice: “Put not your faith in princes,” but follow what you know is God’s will. Some may be wondering why would someone who hates

women and civil rights try to help the Democrats win by badmouthing Republicans. The answer: both parties support women and civil rights, but anyone who has been paying attention can see that minorities and women have been doing financially worse under the Democrat policies. So if you hate a group, you surely want to see them suffer more by helping to get the party who causes it to be re-elected. I’m not telling anyone to

support one party or the other. But I am saying do some real research and don’t listen to memes or biased comments. Go deeper than who was president when such and such happened. See who controlled the Senate and House and what effect that had on the outcomes. It is time to vote for people who will improve our lives and not just enrich and empower themselves. JOHN GAYDOS Wedgefield

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FYI 2001. The Crestwood High School Class of 2005 10-year class reAre you a breast cancer surviunion will be held Oct. 30 Maggie L. Richardson is information, vor? volunteer opthrough Reunion Nov. 1. Contact seeking other survivors to portunities more form a music group and Charlene Mitchell and at Crestwoodalumni2005@gmail. give back to the community. com or (803) 316-4904. Text If you are interested in joinmessages are acceptable. ing, contact her at mlrminstry2012@gmail.com or The Single Parent Institute meets from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. (803) 236-9086. on the second Monday of The Second (Indianhead) Divieach month at the Birnie sion Association is searching HOPE Center. Meetings are for anyone/everyone who open to teenage single parserved in the 2nd Infantry ents, custodial and non-cus- Division. Visit the website at todial single parents. You www.2ida.org or contact are welcome to bring your Mike Davino at MDavino@ children as the Single Paryahoo.com or (919) 498ent Institute is for the entire 1910. family. Contact Dr. L. QuaZumba classes will be held at neck Walkes at (803) 2239408 or lqwalkes@sctechthi- 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Parks sout.com. and Recreation building on The Rembert Area Community Haynsworth Street. Classes Coalition offers an after school are $5 each and no registraprogram for students from tion is required. Contact kindergarten to sixth grade Deanne Lewis at zumat the youth center in Rembadeanne@gmail.com. bert. Children receive assisSumter Area Toastmasters tance with homework, school projects, etc. A nutri- meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the Sumter Mall comtious snack is served daily. munity room, 1057 Broad St. There is a small monthly The group helps in developfee. Registrations are acing speaking and leadership cepted 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 8455 skills. Call Douglas Wilson Camden Highway, U.S. 521, at (803) 778-0197 or Rebecca Rembert, in front of the car Gonzalez at (803) 565-9271. wash. Contact Dr. Juanita Navy and Marine Corps shipBritton at (803) 432-2001. Make-A-Wish South Carolina is mates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 seeking volunteers to help from 1944 through 1976 and make wishes come true for the USS Columbus (SSN-762) children across the state. past and present, to share Bilingual volunteers are esmemories and camaraderie pecially needed. Interest webinars are offered at 6:30 with old friends and make p.m. on the second Wednes- new ones, contact Allen R. Hope, president, 3828 Hobday of each month. Preregson Road, Fort Wayne, IN istration is required. Con46815-4505; (260) 486-2221 8 tact Brennan Brown at a.m.-5 p.m.; fax (260) 492bbrown@sc.wish.org or (864) 250-0702 extension 112 9771; or email at hope4391@ verizon.net. to register for the webinar Hospice Care of Sumter LLC is or begin the application in need of volunteers in Sumprocess. ter and surrounding counThe Sumter Combat Veterans ties. Opportunities available Group holds weekly peer to for you to use your time and peer meetings at 11 a.m. talents to be of assistance every Tuesday at the South include reading, musical talHOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayents, companionship, light ette Drive. These meetings are designed for veterans to housekeeping, etc. Contact Joyce Blanding at (803) 883help other veterans with 5606 or hospicecareofsumPTSD, coping skills, claims ter@yahoo.com. and benefits. Open to all Agape Hospice is in need of area veterans. volunteers. Whether your Having cancer is hard. Finding passion is baking, knitting, help shouldn’t be. Free help for cancer patients from the reading, singing, etc., Agape Hospice can find a place for American Cancer Society. you. Contact Thandi BlandTransportation to treating at (803) 774-1075, (803) ment, help for appearance related side effects of treat- 260-3876 or tblanding@ agapsenior.com. ment, nutrition help, oneHospice Care of South Carolina on-one breast cancer supis in need of volunteers in port, free housing away Sumter County. Do you have from home during treatone extra hour a week? Opment, help finding clinical portunities are available for trials, someone to talk to — patient/family companionall free. Call (800) 227-2345. ship, administrative supThe Rembert Area Community port, meal preparation, light Coalition (RACC) offers a senior citizens program 10 a.m.- household projects, student education and various other noon each Monday and tasks. Contact Whitney RogWednesday at 6785 Bradley ers, regional volunteer coorSt. (behind community car dinator, at (843) 409-7991 or wash), Rembert, SC 29128. whitney.rogers@hospicecTransportation is available. are.net. For details, call (803) 432-

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Clear the air. EUGENIA LAST Whether it’s a friend, relative or your lover, an open discussion will ease your mind about a problem that’s bothering you. Reconnect with people you have worked with in the past and you’ll hear about a career opportunity.

The last word in astrology

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Interact with the people who share your concerns. You will attract attention and interest in joining forces to bring about change. Love is on the rise, and doing something unique with someone special will bring you closer together.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do things differently and create a buzz. Negotiate a contract or TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make an effort to implement the changes finalize a settlement and you will prosper. Don’t give in to emotional required to reach your goal. demands or impractical ideas. Enhance your skills and network Follow the path that draws you, not with people who are heading in a the one everybody else is taking. similar direction. Don’t let little things get you down. It’s time to SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): get moving. You’ll face highs and lows. People GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Explore new avenues, get out and make friends with people who offer mental stimulation. Your original way of thinking and approaching problems will attract attention. Love is highlighted, but flirting with too many will send the wrong signal. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep personal information to yourself. Use your time wisely. Choose a creative endeavor that will help you develop more unique skills. A day trip will offer an interesting perspective on the way others live. Keep the lines of communication open. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will be given the recognition you crave for the time and effort you put in. You can save the day if you are proactive. Love is in the stars, and a positive change to a relationship will lead to future plans. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do your own thing. Disappointment will set in if you expect someone to live up to your expectations. Work alone, but when it comes to play time, choose mates that share your opinions.

will gossip about your flirtatious ways. Put your knowledge and expertise to good use and focus on your work and responsibilities. It’s what you do, not what you say, that will bring the highest rewards. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Say little and do a lot. Someone will try to railroad you down a path that is unpredictable. Protect your assets, position and health from situations that have the potential to make you look, feel or do poorly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look for something to invest in. Consider your skills and the services you can offer and build a dream that will lead to greater prosperity. A partnership with someone special will encourage you to invest more in yourself and your surroundings. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t let someone else make decisions for you. Being a chameleon will not get you what you want. Speak up and refuse to do someone else’s dirty work. Personal changes will help boost your confidence, giving you the courage to do your own thing.

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Gusty t-storms; maybe ﬂooding

Breezy with heavy rain

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm

Rain, heavy at times; humid

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Rain, heavy at times Clouds and sun with a shower

63°

58°

71° / 64°

69° / 62°

72° / 58°

74° / 57°

Chance of rain: 80%

Chance of rain: 55%

NE 10-20 mph

NE 12-25 mph

E 12-25 mph

SSW 8-16 mph

NE 8-16 mph

NNE 7-14 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 59/54 Spartanburg 61/55

Greenville 59/55

Columbia 64/60

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

Sumter 63/58

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 63/57

ON THE COAST

Charleston 71/66

Today: Heavy thunderstorms; cooler in southern parts. High 70 to 75. Saturday: Rain, heavy at times. High 71 to 80.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 63/58/t 60/48/pc 81/55/s 61/45/pc 83/56/s 85/65/s 80/64/s 55/49/r 86/68/pc 55/50/r 97/68/s 73/57/s 56/50/r

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.65 71.93 71.80 97.05

24-hr chg +0.01 -0.01 -0.03 -0.01

Sunrise 7:17 a.m. Moonrise 10:56 p.m.

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

trace trace 0.13" 30.65" 30.62" 37.37"

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

73° 68° 79° 56° 92° in 1986 39° in 1967

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 62/60/r 59/51/c 80/58/s 57/50/r 82/58/s 85/65/s 78/64/s 56/54/r 84/68/pc 58/55/r 95/71/s 66/57/s 61/57/r

Myrtle Beach 73/70

Manning 68/63

Today: Rain, especially afternoon. Winds northeast 10-20 mph. Saturday: Breezy with ﬂooding rain. Winds north-northeast 10-20 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 65/61

Bishopville 65/60

Flood 7 a.m. stage yest. 12 2.15 19 4.03 14 3.05 14 2.33 80 75.00 24 6.87

Sunset 7:05 p.m. Moonset 12:08 p.m.

Last

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Oct. 12

Oct. 20

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24-hr chg +0.08 +0.08 +0.13 +0.07 +0.48 +0.10

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sat.

High 12:48 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:44 a.m. 2:13 p.m.

Ht. 3.4 3.7 3.2 3.5

Low Ht. 7:31 a.m. -0.2 8:16 p.m. 0.3 8:26 a.m. 0.1 9:14 p.m. 0.6

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 61/56/r 62/55/t 64/60/t 72/65/t 82/73/t 71/66/t 58/54/r 65/59/r 64/60/t 63/58/t 77/69/r 69/65/r 63/60/r

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 61/59/r 63/60/r 67/64/r 74/65/r 82/74/r 77/69/r 62/60/r 66/64/r 71/67/r 72/67/r 81/70/r 78/71/r 74/68/r

City Florence Gainesville Gastonia Goldsboro Goose Creek Greensboro Greenville Hickory Hilton Head Jacksonville, FL La Grange Macon Marietta

Today Hi/Lo/W 65/61/t 80/62/t 60/54/r 66/63/r 71/66/t 57/50/r 59/55/r 58/52/r 72/68/t 75/63/sh 64/59/t 65/57/t 63/57/t

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 74/68/r 76/61/pc 64/62/r 78/70/r 77/69/r 60/58/r 61/61/r 60/58/r 76/67/r 76/61/pc 64/61/r 63/60/r 62/59/r

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP FOOTBALL

PREP BASKETBALL

Bad weather threat alters schedule

English takes job at Catawba College

TSA, WH scheduled to start at 6 p.m. BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The impending threat of heavy rain for today has caused the starting times of some local high school football games to be changed and others to be moved to a different day. Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter Academy will both play their home

football games today at 6 p.m. The Barons’ game against Cardinal Newman and TSA’s contest against Florence Christian were originally scheduled to begin at 7:30. Laurence Manning Academy’s road game against Hammond was played on Thursday. Lee Central, East Clarendon and

SEE WEATHER, PAGE B3

Sumter High hopes to find replacement next week BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Former Sumter High School boys basketball head coach Jo Jo English has taken a job as an assistant coach at Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C., according to a report. Television station WIS of Columbia reENGLISH ported that English told it that he had taken the job at Catawba. English resigned his Sumter High post two weeks ago after two years

as head coach. He led the Gamecocks to a 20-6 record and the 4A state title this past season, the school’s first state crown in boys basketball in 30 years. English was 37-12 with SHS. Catawba is an NCAA Division II school that is a member of the South Atlantic Conference. The Indians were 14-15 last season under first-year head coach Rob Perron. They were 11-11 in SAC play. The application process to fill the vacancy at Sumter High ended earlier this week, according to SHS

SEE ENGLISH, PAGE B3

Looking to finish the job Knights hope to open Region VI-3A play with first win of year BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com It was a difference of 13 points against Timberland, seven against South Florence and now six against Lake City. The Crestwood High School football team has come close to its first victory of the year, but is still looking for that first ‘W’ as Region VI-3A play is set to begin today. “I’m seeing improvement in the team, but at the same time, we’ve got to put a complete game together,” CHS head coach Roosevelt Nelson said. “We’ve got to finish games. We had three drives in the red zone that we couldn’t capitalize on (in a 20-14 loss to Lake City). We turned the ball over once in the red zone and four times altogether. “We’ve worked on that. We’ve got to take care of the football and we’ve got to a do a better job with the fundamentals in those situations – blocking and tackling and knowing where you are on the field.” Nelson and the 0-5 Knights hope for a little repeat history today when they travel to 3-2 Darlington for a 7:30 p.m. contest, weather permitting. Crestwood gave Nelson his first career coaching victory

SEE FINISH, PAGE B3 LOCAL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE THURSDAY

Hammond 36, Laurence Manning 0

TODAY

Crestwood at Darlington, 7:30 p.m. Lakewood at Manning, 7:30 p.m. Gray Collegiate Academy at Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m. Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m. Florence Christian at Thomas Sumter, 6 p.m. Shannon Forest at Robert E. Lee, 7:30 p.m. Greenwood Christian at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY

Lee Central at Andrews, 7 p.m. Timmonsville at East Clarendon, 7 p.m.

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Crestwood quarterback Tylas Green (3) and the rest of the 0-5 Knights hope to get their first win of the season today when they go on the road to face Darlington to open Region VI-3A play.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Tigers’ secondary focused on Fuller, Notre Dame receivers BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press CLEMSON — Clemson safety Jayron Kearse has heard — and read — a little too much about Will Fuller and the rest of No. 6 Notre Dame’s talented receivers. Kearse took note of Fuller’s post on Twitter after the

Fighting Irish’s blowout win over Massachusetts last week that the Tigers game was “gonna be savage.” Kearse is ready to answer back on the field when the 12th-ranked Tigers (3-0) face Notre Dame (4-0) at Death Valley for the first time in nearly four decades on Saturday.

Kearse said Fuller and other Notre Dame receivers Chris Brown and Amir Carlisle are big, fast, exceptional players who will present a challenge for Clemson’s defensive backs. “After the kickoff, we’ll see if (Fuller) has that same

SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B3

The Clemson secondary is expected to have its hands full with Notre Dame wide receivers like Will Fuller (7) when the Tigers take on Notre Dame on Saturday at 8 p.m. in Death Valley.

SPORTS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

8 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Alred Dunhill Links Championship Second Round from St. Andrews and Carnoustie, Scotland (GOLF). 11 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Practice from Dover, Del. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 12:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Whelen Modified Tour from Loudon, N.H. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 1:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Practice from Dover, Del. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match – Main vs. Darmstadt 98 (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Web.com Tour Championship Second Round from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (GOLF). 3:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Pole Qualifying from Dover, Del. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Duke at North Carolina (ESPNU). 6 p.m. – High School Football: Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Football: Temple at Charlotte (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Football: Memphis at South Florida (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – College Football: Columbia at Princeton (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: St. Louis at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Swansea at Airport (TIME WARNER 1250). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Lake City at North Myrtle Beach (WWFNFM 100.1) 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Dutch Fork at Irmo (WNKT-FM 107.5). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Texas (ESPN). 8 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Tijuana vs. Queretaro (UNIVISION). 9:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Teams To Be Announced (MLB NETWORK). 10 p.m. – High School Football: Friday Night Prep Zone Scoreboard Show (WIB-FM 95.5). 10:15 p.m. – College Football: Connecticut at Brigham Young (ESPN2). 10:30 p.m. – NBA Preseason Basketball: Denver at Los Angeles Clippers (NBA TV). 2 a.m. – Amateur Golf: Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship Third Round from Hong Kong (ESPN2).

PREP SCHEDULE Varsity Football Crestwood at Darlington, 7:30 p.m. Lakewood at Manning, 7:30 p.m. Gray Collegiate Academy at Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m. Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m. Florence Christian at Thomas Sumter, 6 p.m. Shannon Forest at Robert E. Lee, 7:30 p.m. Greenwood Christian at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Varsity Swimming Wilson Hall at First Baptist (at Northbridge Pool in Charleston), TBA Varsity and JV Volleyball Sumter in Thunder In The Valley Tournament (at Spring Valley in Columbia) TBA

MONDAY

Varsity Football Lee Central at Andrews, 7 p.m. Timmonsville at East Clarendon, 7 p.m.

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Mets 0 Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. Milwaukee at San Diego, 6:40 p.m. Miami at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati (Sampson 2-6) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 12-7), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Nicolino 4-4) at Philadelphia (Nola 6-2), 7:05 p.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 11-8) at N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 9-7), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (Jai.Garcia 10-5) at Atlanta (Teheran 10-8), 7:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 21-6) at Milwaukee (A.Pena 2-0), 8:10 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 19-8) at Arizona (R.De La Rosa 14-8), 9:40 p.m. San Diego (C.Kelly 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 11-12), 10:10 p.m. Colorado (K.Kendrick 6-13) at San Francisco (Heston 12-10), 10:15 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Colorado at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Houston at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 3:05 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 3:05 p.m. St. Louis at Atlanta, 3:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 3:10 p.m. Houston at Arizona, 3:10 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 3:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 3:10 p.m.

NASCAR The Associated Press Through Sept. 27 Points 1, Matt Kenseth, 2,099. 2, Denny Hamlin, 2,093. 3, Carl Edwards, 2,089. 4, Joey Logano, 2,089. 5, Jimmie Johnson, 2,083. 6, Ryan Newman, 2,074. 7, Kurt Busch, 2,073. 8, Brad Keselowski, 2,072. 9, Martin Truex Jr., 2,071. 10, Jeff Gordon, 2,068. 11, Jamie McMurray, 2,058. 12, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,057. 13, Kyle Busch, 2,056. 14, Paul Menard, 2,056. 15, Kevin Harvick, 2,034. 16, Clint Bowyer, 2,018. 17, Kasey Kahne, 732. 18, Aric Almirola, 728. 19, Kyle Larson, 683. 20, Greg Biffle, 675. Money 1, Kevin Harvick, $7,252,656. 2, Joey Logano, $6,618,799. 3, Jimmie Johnson, $5,762,624. 4, Denny Hamlin, $5,497,412. 5, Matt Kenseth, $5,178,973. 6, Brad Keselowski, $4,998,868. 7, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,952,300. 8, Jeff Gordon, $4,728,403. 9, Martin Truex Jr., $4,342,321. 10, Clint Bowyer, $4,306,854. 11, Ryan Newman, $4,278,248. 12, Greg Biffle, $4,204,903. 13, Aric Almirola, $4,088,618. 14, Jamie McMurray, $4,081,833. 15, Austin Dillon, $3,958,031. 16, Trevor Bayne, $3,934,680. 17, AJ Allmendinger, $3,743,343. 18, Kyle Larson, $3,714,911. 19, Kurt Busch, $3,709,931. 20, Carl Edwards, $3,708,423.

NHL PRESEASON By The Associated Press

AMERICAN LEAGUE L 66 72 80 81 81

Pct .582 .544 .494 .487 .487

GB – 6 14 15 15

L 67 76 79 84 85

Pct GB .576 – .519 9 .497 12 1/2 .468 17 .462 18

L 72 75 75 84 93

Pct GB .544 – .528 2 1/2 .525 3 .472 11 1/2 .415 20 1/2

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 15, Baltimore 2, 1st game Minnesota 7, Cleveland 1, 1st game Boston 9, N.Y. Yankees 5, 11 innings Oakland 8, L.A. Angels 7 Tampa Bay 6, Miami 4 Baltimore 8, Toronto 1, 2nd game Cleveland 10, Minnesota 2, 2nd game Texas 6, Detroit 2 Kansas City 5, Chicago White Sox 3, 10 innings Houston 7, Seattle 6

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Baltimore, 12:05 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Miami at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Yankees (L.Severino 5-3) at Baltimore (W.Chen 10-8), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Owens 4-3) at Cleveland (Tomlin 6-2), 7:10 p.m. Toronto (Buehrle 14-7) at Tampa Bay (E.Ramirez 11-6), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Weaver 7-12) at Texas (M.Perez 3-6), 8:05 p.m. Detroit (Simon 13-11) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 12-11), 8:10 p.m. Kansas City (C.Young 11-6) at Minnesota (E.Santana 7-4), 8:10 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 19-8) at Arizona (R.De La Rosa 14-8), 9:40 p.m. Oakland (Brooks 2-4) at Seattle (Iwakuma 9-5), 10:10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Kansas City at Minnesota, 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Texas, 1:05 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Boston at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m. Houston at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels at Texas, 3:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 3:05 p.m. Boston at Cleveland, 3:10 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 3:10 p.m. Houston at Arizona, 3:10 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 3:10 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 3:10 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay, 3:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W x-New York 89 Washington 80 Miami 69 Atlanta 64 Philadelphia 62 Central Division W

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh 8, St. Louis 2, 1st game Philadelphia 7, N.Y. Mets 5 St. Louis 11, Pittsburgh 1, 2nd game Chicago Cubs 10, Cincinnati 3 Tampa Bay 6, Miami 4 Atlanta 2, Washington 0 Arizona 3, Colorado 1 Milwaukee 5, San Diego 0 San Francisco 5, L.A. Dodgers 0

SPRINT CUP LEADERS

TODAY

EAST DIVISION W x-Toronto 92 New York 86 Boston 78 Baltimore 77 Tampa Bay 77 CENTRAL DIVISION W x-Kansas City 91 Minnesota 82 Cleveland 78 Chicago 74 Detroit 73 WEST DIVISION W Texas 86 Houston 84 Los Angeles 83 Seattle 75 Oakland 66 x-clinched division

x-St. Louis 100 59 .629 – y-Pittsburgh 96 63 .604 4 y-Chicago 93 65 .589 61/2 Milwaukee 68 90 .430 311/2 Cincinnati 63 95 .399 361/2 West Division W L Pct GB x-Los Angeles 88 70 .557 – San Francisco 83 75 .525 5 Arizona 77 81 .487 11 San Diego 73 85 .462 15 Colorado 66 92 .418 22 x-clinched division y-clinched wild card

L 70 78 89 94 97 L

Pct GB .560 – .506 81/2 .437 191/2 .405 241/2 .390 27 Pct

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 6 4 0 2 10 27 14 Buffalo 5 4 1 0 8 21 15 Boston 6 4 2 0 8 15 13 Florida 5 3 2 0 6 13 15 Montreal 5 2 1 2 6 10 12 Toronto 6 3 3 0 6 14 16 Ottawa 6 1 3 2 4 17 22 Tampa Bay 5 1 3 1 3 13 19 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 6 4 1 1 9 22 19 Washington 5 3 0 2 8 13 10 Philadelphia 6 3 2 1 7 21 18 Columbus 6 3 2 1 7 16 16 Carolina 5 3 2 0 6 14 16 Pittsburgh 7 3 4 0 6 18 26 New Jersey 6 2 4 0 4 15 18 N.Y. Islanders 7 2 5 0 4 16 25

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 5 3 1 1 7 17 14 Chicago 4 3 1 0 6 14 10 St. Louis 5 3 2 0 6 17 9 Minnesota 5 3 2 0 6 16 9 Winnipeg 5 1 2 2 4 10 19 Colorado 4 1 2 1 3 6 9 Dallas 5 1 4 0 2 11 20 PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Edmonton 6 6 0 0 12 21 8 Calgary 6 4 2 0 8 14 11 Anaheim 4 3 0 1 7 10 8 San Jose 5 3 1 1 7 11 5 Los Angeles 5 3 1 1 7 12 8 Vancouver 6 2 3 1 5 7 14 Arizona 5 0 3 2 2 4 17 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Carolina 4, Washington 3, SO N.Y. Rangers 3, Boston 2 New Jersey 4, Philadelphia 2 Detroit 7, Pittsburgh 2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Ottawa at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Calgary at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Colorado at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Columbus at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Boston at Washington, 7 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. San Jose at Arizona, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Nashville at Columbus, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida, 7 p.m. Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. Dallas at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. San Jose at Anaheim, 9 p.m. Winnipeg at Calgary, 9 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Colorado vs. Los Angeles at Las Vegas, NV, 10 p.m.

WNBA FINALS By The Associated Press (Best-of-5) (x-if necessary)

MINNESOTA VS. INDIANA

Sunday: Indiana at Minnesota, 3 p.m. Tuesday: Indiana at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Oct. 9: Minnesota at Indiana, 8 p.m. x-Oct. 11: Minnesota at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. x-Oct. 14: Indiana at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

THE SUMTER ITEM

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP

Skyhawks blank LMA COLUMBIA – Laurence Manning Academy fell to 5-2 on the season with a 36-0 loss to Hammond on Thursday at the Hammond field. The game was moved to Thursday in anticipation of the heavy rain that is supposed to be in the state today. The game was a rematch of the SCISA 3A state championship game of last season won by Hammond. The Skyhawks improved to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in 3A play. LMA is 4-2 in region contests.

JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL WILSON HALL 37 CARDINAL NEWMAN 20 COLUMBIA – Wilson Hall improved to 3-2 with a 37-20 victory over Cardinal Newman on Thursday at the CN field. Palmer Richburg had a kickoff return for a touchdown for the Barons while Bo Brogdon and Mitchell Matthews combined on a safety. Emory Moore had a 3-yard TD run, Brad Goodson scored from seven yards out and Landon VanPatten added a 1-yard TD run. Grey Holler had a fumble recovery for the Barons and Nathan Drakeford had six tackles for loss. Mills Herlong was also 4-for-4 in PATs.

B TEAM FOOTBALL WILSON HALL 30 CARDINAL NEWMAN 12 COLUMBIA – Wilson Hall’s B Team had four different players record a touchdown as the Barons earned a 30-12 victory over

Cardinal Newman on Thursday at the CN field. Caleb Porter, Nathan Harris, Keaton Price and Wise Segars all score for WH, who improved to 3-2 overall. Harris added a pair of 2-point conversions and Justin Holmes came through with one as well. The Barons will host Porter-Gaud on Thursday at 5 p.m.

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY BARONS FINISH SECOND

COLUMBIA – Wilson Hall finished second out of 24 teams in the Highlander Invitational on Wednesday at the Heathwood Hall course. Andrik Rivera finished seventh overall to lead the Barons. Drew Reynolds was 16th, Matthew Taveraz 33rd, Bryce Lyles 37th and Rhett Howell 38th.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL LEE CENTRAL 24 C.E. MURRAY 6

GREELEYVILLE – Lee Central improved to 3-0 with a 24-6 victory over C.E. Murray on Wednesday at the CEM field. Nykelius Johnson scored two touchdowns for the Stallions, one on a 70-yard kickoff return and the other on a 50-yard pass reception from Jaqueze Myers. Rasheed Hill had a 60-yard scoring run. Naquan Peeples led in tackles with eight and KJ Holloman had an interception.

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP

WH volleyball 5-0 in region play Wilson Hall’s varsity volleyball team earned a 3-0 victory over Laurence Manning Academy on Thursday at Nash Student Center. The Lady Barons won by the scores of 25-17, 25-14, 25-14 to improve to 20-2 overall and 5-0 in SCISA Region II-3A. Courtney Clark had 14 assists, 10 kills and two aces to lead WH. Danielle deHoll had seven kills and seven assists while Lauren Hill added 12 digs. For LMA, Courtney Beatson had seven kills and five blocks. Bailey Conners had 12 assists and Maia Grams led the team with nine service points. On Wednesday in Columbia, Wilson Hall defeated Hammond 3-1 the scores of 25-18, 21-25, 25-15, 26-24. deHoll had seven kills, five assists and three aces to WH. Caroline Clark had five aces and six kills and Catherine Clark and Liza Lowder both had three aces. On Wednesday in Manning, LMA defeated Heathwood Hall 3-2 by the scores of 22-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-16m 17-15, Sara Herbert and Brooke Ward led LMA with nine kills apiece. Breanna Bradham had 13 assists, Conners and Ashton Rogers each had 14 service points while Rogers added six aces. THOMAS SUMTER 3 CAROLINA ACADEMY 0

DALZELL – Thomas Sumter Academy earned a 3-0 sweep of Carolina Academy on Thursday at Edens Gymnasium. TSA won by the scores of 25-15, 25-16, 25-13. Sydney Daniel had 13 assists for the Lady Generals while Anita Cookey-gam had 10 kills and three aces. Bree Stoddard added seven kills and three aces while Josie Reed dished out 10 assists and Haley Hawkins had 14 kills and three aces. SOCASTEE 3 SUMTER 0

The Sumter High volleyball team was swept 3-0 in its Region VI-4A match against Socastee on Thursday at the SHS gymnasium. The Lady Braves won by the scores of 25-8, 25-15, 2514. Hannah Bettencourt and

Anissa Brayboy each had two aces for the Lady Gamecocks. Margaret McMahon had four kills while Bettencourt tallied five digs. Aubrey Rickard dished out six assists. CRESTWOOD 3 LAKEWOOD 1

The Crestwood High volleyball team topped rival Lakewood 3-1 on Thursday at The Swamp. The Lady Knights won by the scores of 13-25, 25-14, 25-12, 28-27. ROBERT E. LEE 3 THOMAS SUMTER 2

DALZELL – Robert E. Lee Academy rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat Thomas Sumter Academy 3-2 on Wednesday at Edens Gymnasium. REL won by the scores of 16-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-19, 15-9 to improve to 17-4 on the season. Reghann Griffin had nine kills and seven assists to lead the Lady Cavaliers. Ivy Watts had four kills and one block and Madison Copeland had three kills.

VARSITY TENNIS WILSON HALL 7 LAURENCE MANNING 0 Wilson Hall defeated Laurence Manning Academy 7-0 on Wednesday at Palmetto Tennis Center. The final two doubles matches were called due to rain.

SINGLES 1 – Zan Beasley (WH) defeated Mason Ham 6-0, 6-0. 2 – Sallie Spencer (WH) defeated Mackenzie Ham 6-1, 6-2. 3 – Mary Margaret Munn (WH) defeated Kaela Johnson 6-2, 6-0. 4 – Emily Anne Beasley (WH) defeated Corie Walton 6-0, 6-0. 5 – Lizzy Davis (WH) defeated Allie Johnson 6-0, 6-1. 6 – Shelby Guldan (WH) defeated Laura Johnson 6-0, 6-0. DOUBLES 1 – Z. Beasley/Munn (WH) defeated Mas. Ham/Walton 8-0. 2 – Did not finish. 3 – Did not finish.

JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL WILSON HALL 2 LAURENCE MANNING 0 Wilson Hall defeated Laurence Manning Academy 2-0 on Thursday at Nash Student Center. WH won by the scores of 25-18, 25-14. Brooke Hickok had nine points and four aces to lead the Lady Barons, who improved to 11-3. Sydney Jarecki added 10 points and four aces. Abby Haney led the Lady Swampcats with seven service points and two aces. On Wednesday in Columbia Wilson Hall beat Hammond 2-0 by the scores of 25-11, 25-17. Madison Reaves had 13 service points and four aces to lead the Lady Barons. Chandler Curtis had six points, three aces and a kill. On Wednesday in Manning, LMA defeated Heathwood Hall 2-0 by the scores of 25-7, 25-18. Brenna Hill led the Lady Swampcats with 11 service points and four aces while Kayla Accord added eight service points. THOMAS SUMTER 2 CAROLINA ACADEMY 1

DALZELL – Thomas Sumter Academy earned a 2-1 victory over Carolina Academy on Thursday at Edens Gymnasium. TSA won by the scores of 25-22, 23-25, 28-26. Maddie Carter had six assists and four aces for the Lady Generals, while Taja Hunley produced seven kills and four aces. Diamond Gibson had seven assists and four aces while Lindsay Daniel added six kills and one ace. ROBERT E. LEE 2 THOMAS SUMTER 0

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY WILSON HALL EIGHTH

COLUMBIA – Wilson Hall finished eighth in the 24-team Highlander Invitational on Wednesday at the Heathwood Hall course. Annan Lyles led the Lady Barons by finishing seventh overall. Madison Elmore was 15th, Molly Moss 30th, Emily Reynolds 80th and Natalie Ardis 84th.

DALZELL – Robert E. Lee Academy improved to 12-1 with a 2-0 victory over Thomas Sumter Academy on Wednesday at Edens Gymnasium. REL won by the scores of 25-15, 25-17. Sarah Abbett Kirven led the Lady Cavaliers with two kills, one ace and one assist. Emme McCutchen had four kills and two aces and Amy Beth McCutchen had two kills and two aces.

SPORTS

THE SUMTER ITEM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015

WEATHER FROM PAGE B1 Clarendon Hall have moved their games to Monday. Lee Central will travel to Andrews for a 7 p.m. game in the Region VII-2A opener for both teams. EC will play host to Timmonsville at Shad Hall Field at 7 p.m. in the Region VII-1A opener for both squads. Clarendon Hall will play host to Greenwood Christian at 6 p.m. Each of the other games

on the schedule still set for today will begin at 7:30 p.m. Manning will play host to Lakewood and Crestwood will travel to Darlington in the Region VI-3A openers for each of the four schools. Scott’s Branch will play host to Gray Collegiate Academy and Robert E. Lee Academy will play host to Shannon Forest. Sumter High had a previously scheduled off week.

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Clemson’s Jayron Kearse, left, tackles Appalachian State’s Terrence Upshaw in the Tigers’ 41-10 victory earlier this season. Kearse and the Tigers’ defense will face a potent Notre Dame attack led by wide receivers Will Fuller, Chris Brown and Amir Carlisle on Saturday in Death Valley.

TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 mindset,” Kearse said. The matchup between Notre Dame pass catchers and Clemson pass preventers promises to be decisive to Saturday’s outcome. The Tigers are 12th nationally with just 146 yards allowed through the air while the Fighting Irish have accounted for 246 yards and nine touchdowns passing. Kearse is a 6-foot-5 playmaker — his eight career takeaways lead active Tigers — while MacKensie Alexander is a lockdown cornerback who has allowed less than a third of the passes that are thrown to his man to be completed the past two seasons. Fuller is a smooth, running receiver who has caught 22 passes for 454 yards, the eighth-best total nationally. And he’s got plenty of help at the position, Brown and Carlisle combining for 26 catches. “It’s a great matchup,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. And a showdown that’s fired up players on both sides. Fuller explained this week that his social media post simply meant two tremendous teams were facing off with much of the college football world watching. “If I would’ve said it like that, I think they would’ve taken it better,” he said.

Too late. Kearse said he and Clemson’s defenders are ready to answer back with their play on the field. “They’re getting a bit chippy and talking a lot all through the media and things like that,” Kearse said. “I’ll just say I hope the refs let us play football.” Fuller is not the only Notre Dame player getting under Clemson’s skin. Fighting Irish cornerback KeiVarae Russell said after last week Clemson quarterback — and Atlantic Coast Conference preseason player of the year pick — Deshaun Watson was a good game manager and “not overly superior.” Watson has not put whopping, video-game numbers some expected this year. He has completed 74.4 percent of his throws for 641 yards, seven interceptions and three interceptions. But he put Clemson’s first two games against overmatch Wofford and Appalachian State away in the opening first half before doing just enough to fend off Louisville on the road in the Tigers last game on Sept. 17. Watson, a sophomore, has not beaten a Top 25 team is his career. “I think he’s primed and ready to roll,” said Tony Elliott, Clemson co-offensive coordinator. Fuller has been looking

forward to playing Clemson since the season began. He’s also looking for the Irish receivers to make a mark on the public with their play. “We did it last year and the year before and we really didn’t get recognized,” Fuller said. “I think we’re starting to get recognized a little more this year. This is another chance to prove ourselves.” Kearse vows to do his part as well to send Fuller and his mates home with a better understanding of Clemson football. Kearse, a junior from Fort Myers, Florida, said Notre Dame was among his top five college destinations until he visited Clemson — and set him on a course for Saturday night. “I’m looking forward to meeting the running back in the hole, catching Will Fuller in the post,” Kearse said. “Whatever it takes, I’m just ready for it.”

against the Falcons last season. In order to do that again, the Knights will have to stop Darlington’s strong running attack. The Falcons are averaging 266 yards per game on the ground, led by a trio of rushers in Thomas Wheeler, Elmo Johnson and quarterback Frankie Johnson. Each player is averaging over 67 yards per game with Frankie Johnson leading the way at 94.2. The senior QB has also thrown for 684 yards – making him a significant dual threat. “They’re a very good team and a very good running team,” Nelson said. “They’ve got a good offensive line, good backs and a good quarterback who can make plays with his legs or arm. “But definitely first and foremost is stopping the

run.” One way of doing that is to make sure Crestwood is controlling the ball, Nelson said. “We have to be able to run the ball ourselves and we have to be able to make plays in the passing game,” he said. “Darlington likes to bring a lot of pressure from across the board, so that’s something that’s going to be a challenge for us.” The Falcons are averaging 24.4 points a game while giving up an average of 28.2. Crestwood has averaged 21.8 points and allowed an average of 37.6 by contrast. Those numbers have been better as of late, though. Through the last three games the Knights are averaging 24.7 and giving up 33.3. The 20 points Lake City score last week were the fewest given up this season by CHS.

ENGLISH FROM PAGE B1 athletic director Terrence Scriven. While not giving a specific date, Scriven is hoping the position will be filled by the end of next week. Scriven said there were “nine or 10” applicants, noting that the number was low due to the timing of English’s departure. It came just a few weeks into the school year and

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Jackson HR leads Cubs past Reds CINCINNATI — Austin Jackson hit a three-run homer, Anthony Rizzo added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Chris Denorfia also drove in a run and the Cubs overcame two errors to move within two games of idle Pittsburgh in the race for home field in Wednesday’s NL wild-card playoff game. Both teams have three to play — Chicago in Milwaukee and the Pirates against the Reds in Pittsburgh. PHILLIES 3 METS 0

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BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays extended the celebration of their first AL East title in 22 years, resting their starters in a rainmarred 6-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. DODGERS 3 GIANTS 2

SAN FRANCISCO — Brett Anderson pitched two-hit ball into the eighth in his final regular-season start, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up their road schedule with a win over the San Francisco Giants Anderson (10-9) retired 14

straight batters following Kevin Frandsen’s one-out single in the third before Jarrett Parker singled to start the eighth. Tim Hudson (8-9) allowed three runs and three hits in 2 1-3 innings in the final start of his 17-year big league career. GIANTS RELIEVER AFFELDT RETIRING AFTER SEASON

SAN FRANCISCO — Torn between being a present father to his three young sons and a professional pitcher, Jeremy Affeldt nearly walked away from baseball for good at the All-Star break before manager Bruce Bochy and catcher Buster Posey talked him into sticking it out a couple more months. Now with the season wrapping up, the 14-year veteran is making the move he

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OBITUARIES SUSAN BLACKWELL Susan Burns Dupree Blackwell, 94, entered eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 4, 1921, in Sumter County, to the late BLACKWELL Lula Mae Washington and Larry Burns. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, where she met and married the late Joshua Dupree Sr. She joined Union Station AME Church and later joined Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter. At the time of her death, she was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter. Mrs. Blackwell leaves to cherish her memories: her children, the Rev. Joshua Dupree (Bessie) of Sumter, Edith Davis (Frank) of Dallas, Texas, Isiah Dupree (Carmen) of Silver Spring, Maryland, Carolyn Pitts of Columbia, Gary Dupree (Heather), currently living in Singapore, Manila, and Gregory Dupree (Monica) of Charlotte, North Carolina; daughters-in-law, Doris Dupree and Barbara Dupree; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Union Station AME Church, the Rev. Harry Wilson, pastor, and the Rev. Barbara Lash, eulogist. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park. The family is receiving friends at 210 W Bartlette St., Apartment 209, Sumter, where the procession will leave at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday.

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SAMMIE LEE BRISBON CAMDEN — Sammie Lee Brisbon entered eternal rest on Sept. 29, 2015, at KershawHealth Medical Center, Camden. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 107 Egypt Road, Camden. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

GARDINA B. GRAHAM Gardina Burroughs Graham was born on Aug. 20, 1931, in Sumter, to the late Rev. Mood and Lucille (Gibson) Burroughs. She was the first of two children born to her parents. She departed this life on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Princess Pines Facility, Durham, North Carolina. Gardina was educated in the Sumter County public school system and graduated with honors from Lincoln High School. One of her memorable moments was when she was crowned homecoming queen during her senior year. Gardina married the late James L. Graham and from that union came three sons, James Lee Jr., Herman Mood (died in 2001) and Victor Euglous. As a mother and grandmother, she insisted that her children and grandchildren do the right thing, including getting a good education. She modeled her value for education by returning to college and receiving her bachelor’s degree in education from Morris College in 1963. After receiving her degree, she worked as a teacher in the public school systems of Holly Hill and Sumter School Dis-

trict 17. Gardina taught for more than 30 years before retiring in 1994. Gardina received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter. She later assisted her father to establish Macedonia Baptist Church in Sumter. Gardina leaves a legacy of family and friends, including two sons, James L. Graham Jr. (Gloria) of Leesburg, Virginia, and Victor E. Graham (Jerre) of Durham, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Andrea Crittenton (Bryan) of Leesburg, Sabrina Taylor (Robert) of Charlotte, North Carolina, James Omari Graham (Tamasha) of Leesburg and Victor James Graham of Centreville, Virginia; nine great-grandchildren, Bryan, Baryn, Brandyn, Andrianna, Brayden, James Xavier, Alexis, Joshua and Kayla; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mrs. Graham will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Marion H. Newton officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. 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.

GEORGE E. BONAPARTE George Edward Bonaparte, 66, died on Oct. 1, 2015, at Or-

angeburg Regional Medical Center. Born on Dec. 3, 1940, in Elloree, he was a son of the late Arthur Bonaparte and Mary Brantley. The family will receive friends at the home of his mother, 534 Old River Road, Elloree. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC.

JOE BANNISTER Joseph N. Bannister, 86, died on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at his residence in Brooklyn, New York. He was born on Sunday, Sept. 15, 1929, in Clarendon County, to the late Harrison and Lou Flora Bannister. He leaves to cherish his memories: his children, Stanley Bannister, Cherylann Bannister and Harrison (Buck) Bannister; two brothers, James Bannister and Isaac Bannister; one sister, Rebecca Simmon; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Bannister and Eartha Bannister; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Friendship AME Church, 6156 Furse Road, Silver community of Summerton, with the Rev. Albert Thompson, 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. Bannister will be placed in the church from 10 a.m. on Saturday until the hour of service. The family will receive friends at the home of his niece, Sallie Benbow, 1245 Lincoln St., Summerton. Services have been entrust-

ed to the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton, (803) 485-5039.

GLORIA H. PEARSON Gloria Hildreth Pearson, of Sumter, departed this world to be with her Lord on Sept. 30, 2015, after a battle with ALS. She was born in Geneva, Alabama, a daughter of J. Harvey and Clara Hildreth. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies Society and Daughters of the Nile, both of which she enjoyed immensely. She enjoyed traveling and was a supporter of the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, where she spent some time in her young days. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Brooks and his ALS team at Carolinas Neuromuscular / ALS Clinic in Charlotte, Dr. Fleming and Sumter Agape Hospice, and to all the caregivers at Amedisys and Visiting Angels for their love and support. She is survived by her children, Shirley Giffin (Jim) of Sumter and Connie Vise (Tony) of Columbia; grandchildren, James Giffin Jr. (Lewis), Sonya Giffin (Taj), Joey Giffin, Tammy Tyler (Ty), Marcia Card (Steve), Johnny Vise (Barbara) and Kathleen Vise; great-grandchildren, Forrest, Lakin, Teal, Tristin, Dillon, Matthew and Brandon; and siblings, Donald Hildreth (Judy), Eugene Hildreth and Bonnie Strickland (Kenneth). She is also survived by her dear friends, Billy and Luellen Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. (Slim) Pearson; a son, Jimmy Deal; stepchildren, Michael and Celeste; and brothers, Leon and Hobert Hildreth.

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NATHANIEL COKER Nathaniel Coker died on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence. Born in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Arnette and Hazel Cousar Coker. The family will receive friends at 335 Cuttino Road, Lynchburg, SC 29080. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc.

KENZIE ALSTON SR. Kenzie Alston Sr., affectionately known as “Boo,” husband of Jeanette Anderson Alston, was born on June 29, 1942, to the late Queley and Sinter Bracey Alston Sr. He departed this life on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. At an early age, Kenzie joined his maternal family church, St. Paul AME (Shaw). After marriage, he moved his membership to Mt. Moriah UMC in St. Charles, where he served as chair of the pastor parish relationship committee. He was also a member of the United Methodist Men and a former member of the male chorus. On June 21, 2013, the Mt. Moriah United Methodist Men honored him with the life membership award, one of the highest awards bestowed upon United Methodist Men. Kenzie was educated in the Catholic and public schools of Sumter County. He graduated from Lincoln High School Class of 1960. After high school, Kenzie relocated to New York, where he worked prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army. Kenzie served his country during the Vietnam era from 1964 until being honorably discharged in 1967. After returning to Sumter, he was employed by the former Exide Battery as a quality control analyst. He then became the store manager of Robert Hall Clothing, a national retail chain based out of New York City, until its closure in 1977. Kenzie joined Jones Chevrolet Inc. as the first African-American car salesman in the history of the company for more than 14 years. He yielded to his entrepreneurial spirit and became founder, owner and operator of Alston and Alston Taxi, until retiring in 2007. Kenzie was immensely involved in his community, well versed in local, state and national politics, and he loved watching CNN and sports center. He was a life member of the NAACP and Birnie Elks Lodge of Sumter. During the Dr. Derthick era of the former Sumter School District 17, while serving on various district committees, Kenzie was instrumental in obtaining equal compensation and promotional opportunities for educators. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and supportive wife of 39 years, Jeanette Anderson Alston; his children, Zelda Anderson of Los Angeles, California, Quanda Alston of Sumter and Kenzie Alston Jr. (Jocelyn Gilbert) of Atlanta; sisters, Rometta Alson McCoy and Bertha A. (John Jr.) Willis; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Laureatha (Leon) McCants of Sumter, George (Sherry) Anderson of Clemson, the Rev. Willie (Gail) Anderson of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Leander Anderson of Spartanburg, Thee Matthew of Accokeek, Maryland, Randolph (Gloria) Anderson of Mayesville, Garrett (Ruthie) Anderson of Atlanta, Yvette Young of Bowie, Maryland, Katrina (Frank) Simmons, Carolyn C. Alston and Joann Anderson of Sumter, and Loretta Anderson of Jamaica, New York; a host of nieces, nephews, maternal matriarchs and cousins; lifelong friend, Sammie Vaughn; and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Fannie Brace; paternal grandparents, Reese and Elizabeth Alston; his brothers, Charlie Reynolds Sr., Queley Alston Jr. and Robert Alston Sr.; niece, Carren Alston Glover; his father-inlaw and mother-in-law, George Sr. and Sarah Jane Plowden Anderson; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Annaliza Reynolds, Gladys Barrett, Velma McGee, the Rev. Dr. Clyde Anderson, James Ray McGee, Ollie Matthews and Melvin Young.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Alston will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. on Saturday until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 W. Fulton St., Sumter. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 545 Alpine Drive, 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.

FERMON MCGAINEY JR. Fermon McGainey Jr., 70, departed this life on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at Roper Hospital, Charleston. He was born on Jan. 5, 1945, in Sumter County, a son of the late Fermon Sr. and Willie Mae Clark McGainey. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

ROY A. WILLIAMS Roy Anthony “Tony” Williams, 55, son of Ethel Lee McKnight Williams and the late John Williams Sr., died on Thursday morning, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence, 41 Webb St. He was born on June 26, 1960, in Sumter County. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Sumter Funeral Service Inc.

his children, Latisha Renee, Sarah Ella and Tyrone Lamont Scriven, all of Goldsboro; granddaughter, Ilayna Margaret Estes; three brothers, Dr. Phillip “Earl” Scriven of Orangeburg, Gerald Scriven of Sumter and Wayne Marcus Scriven of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a brother-in-law, James Blount; two special nieces, Deborah Price of Charleston and Sarah Levy of Sumter; and other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Edna Graham, Margaret Jackson, Gladys Scriven, Carolyn Holden and Lois Benton; and one brother, Charles Scriven. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 W. Fulton St., with the Rev. James Blassingame, pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, presiding, and the Rev. Lewis Walker Jr., eulogist, assisted by Evangelist Savitrus McFadden and the Rev. Dr. Karen Jackson. Burial will follow in St. Mark Four Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family from 2 until 6 p.m. today in the Robert Scriven Jr. Memorial Chapel of Ephriam D. Stephens Funeral Home and at the home of his brother, Gerald Scriven, 320 Salem Ave. Ephriam D. Stephens Funeral Home, 230 S. Lafayette Drive, Sumter, is charge of arrangements, “Where Dignity is the Watchword.”

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HENRY B. RICHARDSON JR. Henry B. Richardson Jr. died on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

WILBUR SCRIVEN Wilbur “Billy” Scriven died on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at Wayne Community Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Born on Nov. 12, 1951, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Phillip and Sarah Pringle Scriven. Wilbur was reared in a Christian home and, at an early age, joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He was a 1970 graduate of Sumter (Lincoln) High School. While at Lincoln, he was an officer in the JROTC program. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served meritoriously for 20 years before retiring as a technical sergeant. He will be remembered as a loving husband, wonderful father and generous brother. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Sandra Blount Scriven of Goldsboro;

Zachary Douglas Secor, 28, died on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born in Sumter, he was a son of Thomas David Secor Sr. and Darla Russell Lee. Mr. Secor was a 2005 graduate of Lakewood High School and attended Central Carolina Technical College. He was a certified welder and certified welding inspector. He was presently employed as a welding inspector with Reeder Industrial Contractors. Mr. Secor proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. In his youth, he was a member of the Sumter Optimist Club Boxing Team and in multiple years he was a state and regional Junior Olympic and Silver Glove Champion. In 2004, he placed fifth in the National Junior Olympic Championships (15-16 year old division); also in 2004, he placed sixth in the National Under 19-Open Division (17-19 year old) Championships as well as placing second in the Ringside National Invitational. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Adam Lee of Manning; his father of Sumter; one brother, Thomas David Secor Jr.; stepbrothers, Josh Lee (Lexie) and Caylub Leininger; stepsister, Jessica Gainey (Waylon); paternal grandparents Jack L. Secor and Cena Hodge Secor; maternal grandparents, Janice Russell and Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Russell; aunts and uncles, Dean Hodge and Sonya Atkinson

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015 Secor, Len and Debbie Taylor, Jackie LaCena Secor, and Adam and Kaitlyn Russell; niece, Katie Johnson; nephews, R.J. Cole and Jack Secor; and a special friend, Nicole Rogers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Stacey McDonald officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Taylor, Scott Taylor, Jason Dollard, Garrett Hodge, Erick Hodge and Adam Pack. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home of Chris Hodge, 4195 Briar Branch Road. Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, Sumter, SC 29150. 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) 7759386.

tives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held at noon on Saturday at Rafting Creek Baptist Church, 3860 S.C. 261 North, Rembert, with the Rev. Melvin Mack, pastor, presiding, the Rev. Burdell Hill, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Lillian Reynolds, the Rev. Charles Davis, the Rev. John Kennedy and Minister Carol Sanders. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 5 Brand St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. The funeral procession will leave at 11:15 a.m. from the home. Floral bearers will be granddaughters and nieces. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Burial will be in the Rafting Creek Baptist Churchyard cemetery. 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., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

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SALLIE C. BOYKIN Sallie Council Boykin, 87, wife of Deacon Herbert Boykin, died on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Rembert, she was a daughter of the late Sallie Moses and Charlie Council. The family will receive friends at the home, 415 Church St., Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

LULA BELL SINGLETON Lula Bell Singleton, 89, transitioned to her new home on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on March 9, 1926, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Silas and Laura Singleton. She grew up in Hagood and was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She became a member of Rafting Creek Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until her passing. “Lil Mae,” as she was affectionately called, was known throughout her community as a singer. She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Margaret Carson of Goldsboro, North Carolina, and Pamela Millhouse of the home; a son, John Henry (Steral) Singleton of Rembert; a daughterin-law, Patricia Singleton; five sisters, Janet Grant, Bernice Hill, the Rev. Lillian Reynolds and Ophelia Spencer, all of Sumter, and Connie (Jimmy) Collier of Hyattsville, Maryland; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other rela-

Joanne Spreets died on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Maurice and Louise Rivers. The family will receive friends at 925 Miller Road, Apartment C6, Sumter, SC 29150. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc.

PATRICIA ANN HYNES Patricia Ann Ardis Hynes, 75, wife of Harry F. Hynes Sr., died on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at her home. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late H. Russell Ardis and Pearl Fine Ardis. Mrs. Hynes was a member of First Baptist Church. She retired from BD. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Clint Scott (Bonny) and Gregg Scott (Sherry), both of Sumter; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Ardis. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pam Newman; a grandson, Collin Scott; and a brother, Stanford Ardis. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Barber officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home, 320 Cromer Drive. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 100 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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Multi-family yard sale. Sat. Oct. 3rd at Witt Automotive, 321 Buchanan Rd. between Manning & Davis Station off Loss Brook Rd. from sunrise to 2 pm. Rain or shine! Fall clean out of men & women's clothes, furniture, household items, pet goods, baby items & much more. Proceeds raised will go toward medical expenses for Kerrie Cribb as she is battling cervical cancer. Food & drinks also available for purchase. Donations accepted. Hope to see you that & God Bless!

EXPERIENCED Line Cook. Apply at Simply Southern Bistro 65 W Wesmark Blvd. 469-8502

3BR Home on Burgess Ct. Central H&A $495/mo. 774-8512 / 983-5691

Need CDL A Instructor for Bishopville SC . Contact Xtra Mile 803-484-6313

810 Mathis Dr. Sumter. 3BR 1BA. $550mo + $550/sec. dep. Call 803-787-2319

F/T Class-A CDL driver needed to haul poultry. Night Shift. Must have 2 years verifiable exp & good MVR. Call Danny 803-236-0682.

Rent: 35 lakeside Dr 3BR 1BA. $600 mo + $600 dep. Section 8 OK. Call 803-469-0258

944 Twin Lakes Drive- Sat 7-12 Multi family yard sale. Too many items to list! Neighborhood Yard Sale, Sat. Oct 3rd at Foxcroft subd where we have joined together for a massive garage sale. There is just about everything and anything you might be looking for. Located across from Sumter High /Career Center on McCray's Mill Road and we will start at 7AM to 1 PM. Please Park on sidewalk side of neighborhood streets. 210 Lois Ln (off kingsbury & Guignard) Sat 7-? china cabinet, tools, & a little bit of everything,

Attorney Timothy L. Griffith 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury

20 Mandarin Cir Sat 7-? Idlewild Subdv. Hoarder Purging! Husband wants garage back!

Roofing

3525 Camden Hwy Dalzell, Yard Sale Sat. 7am-? Fish Fry & Car wash 11am-? School uniforms, ladies' suits, children clothes, church dresses & more! 803-469-7755.

Septic Tank Cleaning Septic Tank Cleaning Call the pros for all of your septic pumping needs. 803-316-0429 Proline Utilities, LLC

Tree Service Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal, trimming & stump grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128 STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

PETS & ANIMALS

37 Saratogo St.(back driveway)Sat. 7:30-11:30. Furn.,Decorative accessories, clothes, & lots of bargins.

Annual Church Wide Estate Indoor Yard Sale: St. John UM Church 136 Poinsett Dr. (behind Crosswell Elem) Sat Oct. 3rd 8am-12. Estate & household items, flowers, toys, holiday decor. furniture 4640 Fountain Ct. Dalzell, Sat. 7 am - 11 am. Huge yard sale! Everything must go! 680 Torrey Pines Dr. Sat Oct 3 8-12 Honduras Fundraising Furn, clothes, hshld & more! Multi-family 2858 September Dr. Sat. 7 - 12. Something for everyone. 350 Trailwood Dr Sat 8-1 , hshld, kids/women clothes, & lots more!

For Sale or Trade STORE FIXTURES: (will text pictures) Lingerie Boutique, Sumter location. Going out of business. Contact Joan Bell 803-972-0051. Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

Dogs Female Pit-bull mix, champagne, 18 months old. UTD on shots. $50. Call 803-775-0882.

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time

MERCHANDISE Auctions Auction Oct. 3rd 10AM. 1107 N. Main St. Antiques, furn.. collectibles, glassware, old tools & cast iron . Go to auctionzip.com for photos. Sale by Bill's Furniture & Ant. SCFL 4061. Tommy Atkinson SCAL 3879

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales New Testament Lighthouse Church 1114 Boulevard Rd Fri & Sat 7-? Yardsale, Hotdog & Bake sale.

LARGE GARAGE SALE Every Weekend Tables $2 & $3 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. Call 494-5500

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Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

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

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 9:30 a.m. Friday for Saturday’s edition 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The City of Sumter is seeking a qualified Code Enforcement Officer. This position will be responsible for investigating, identifying, enforcing and rectifying violations of the City Property Maintenance Code. The selected individual will also be responsible for processing complaints, making field investigations, maintaining files, writing notices and summons, and testifying in court. This position requires the following: • a high school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred; • experience in a field with a high degree of positive, results-oriented public interaction; • excellent critical thinking skills; • the ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations as well as the ability to de-escalate confrontational encounters; • professional appearance and demeanor; • proficiency in Microsoft Office software; • a South Carolina driver license and a safe driving record are required. Mail application from www.sumtersc.gov to: The City of Sumter Human Resources 21 North Main Street Sumter, SC 29150 Female to do professional house cleaning for maid service. (Energetic.) Will train. Must pass drug test. Call 803-495-8018.

TRANS SOUTH CARGO TRAILERS SALES 960-B OSWEGO HWY SUMTER, SC 29153 803-934-0000

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We are local company looking for experience straight truck drivers. Must have Good driving record. Call 803-983-7974

Wanted laborer with CDL license, welding experience is a plus. Salary negotiable. For more info. 803-494-9590. Detailer with some light mechanical knowledge for busy car lot. Apply in person at 1282 N Lafayette Dr.

Help Wanted Part-Time Hiring Morning Cook. Apply in person at 8920 Old #6 Hwy Santee SC

House for rent. 2BR 1BA. Recently updated $650 Rent Or Sale $59,900. Call 803-795-8978. 3 & 4 Br homes & MH, in Sumter County & Manning area. No Sect. 8. Rent + dep. req. Call 803-225-0389.

RECREATION

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01031 Campers / RV's/ Motorhomes Camper Spots Available at Randolph's Landing on Beautiful Lake Marion. Boat Ramp, Boat Docking, Fishing pier, Restaurant and Tackle Shop. All season weekly rates for motel. Call for rates: 803-478-2152.

TRANSPORTATION

Mobile Home Rentals Autos For Sale Houses & Mobile Homes for rent. 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms. Section 8 OK. Call 773-8022.

STATEBURG COURTYARD

2005 Buick Le Sabre Drk Gray- 1 owner 69K mi. Excellent condition. Call 469-4856

Miscellaneous

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Trucking Opportunities Wanted: Log truck driver, hauling to local midlands mills. Competitive wages. Contact 803-410-8756.

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350

Work Wanted

14 x 60, 2BR 2BA Industrial Park area. No Pets. $400/mo & $400 sec dep. 803-481-0365

CNA Available. Days, Nights & weekends. Experience & Reference 803-473-2477

2, 3 & 4 Bedroom for rent, Cherryvale & Dogwood Area $250 & up. (803) 651-9926

Will sit with elderly or sick. Reasonable rates. Will provide ref. Call 803-236-3603 for more info.

5BR 3BA Blackberry Ln, Private Lot, LR w/FP, Fridge & stove , C/H/A $850 +Dep No pets. 803-983-0049

Reconditioned batteries $45. New batteries, $56 - $98. Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd. Rd. Sumter, 803-773-4381

RENTALS For Sale or Lease. 111 S. Harvin St. 4500 Sq ft w 9 offices, C/H/A, lg fenced in parking lot, formally set up for ambulance service, $145,000. Contact Mike Hill 803-236-8828

1 BR (furnished) Apt 31 A Margie Ln $350 month plus dep. Call 773-7898.

REAL ESTATE

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

Real Estate Wanted I buy homes. Repairs needed ok. Call 803-972-0900

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Homes for Sale Bid Notices

Properties for rent OR rent to own. Brown St., & Ashby Rd., Call 803-464-1918 or 803-968-0939 Apts. 2BR All appl's, hrdwd fls, ceramic tiles, C/H/A, $550/mo, 7B Wright St. 803-773-5186 or 631-626-3460 Nice 1 Br, 1 Ba apt. in downtown area. Hardwood floors, refrigerator & stove, C/H/A, no pets. $450 mo. Call 803-491-5375. 3BR Apt for rent 255B Poulos St $550 Mo.+ Dep. 458-8333 or 983-3401

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For Sale By Owner Open House Sat. & Sun. 12-4 109 Mood Ave

Land & Lots for Sale Acre Mins. Shaw/Walmart. Elec, Water, Paved. $3,990. 888-774-5720

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

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Allean M. Britton; Bruce L. Britton; South Carolina Department of Revenue, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 7, OF WENDEMERE SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF LOUIS W. TISDALE, R. L. S. DATED JANUARY 2, 2002 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2002 AT PAGE 31, 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 SECTION 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 240 WENDEMERE DRIVE, SUMTER SC. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRUCE L. BRITTON AND ALLEAN M. BRITTON BY DEED OF MORRIS AND MORRIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. DATED JULY 30, 2003 AND RECORDED AUGUST 4, 2003 IN BOOK 901, PAGE 297 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 240 Wendemere Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 252-15-01-007

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Furnished Apartments

Notice of Sale

The County of Sumter is soliciting separate sealed bids from qualified vendors for the following project: "One (1) 2016 4WD Short-Bed Crew Cab Pickup (4 Dr)". Bids will be received until 11:00 AM, Monday, October 12, 2015 in the Purchasing Department on the 2nd Floor, Sumter County Administration Building, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150. Bid documents may be obtained from: County of Sumter, Purchasing Department, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150. Telephone inquiries should be made to (803) 436-2331. The County of Sumter reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The County of Sumter reserves the right to waive any or all technicalities.

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-07862

Lake Property Deeded Lot, Well & Septic Tank, Pondview Dr (Lake View Landing Area) Asking $29, 500. Will take any any reasonable offer. 803-983-5789

CONTRACTOR WANTED! MAYESVILLE, ST. CHARLES, ELLIOTT & LYNCHBURG If you have good, dependable transportation, a phone in your home, and a desire to earn extra income Call Lori Rabon at 774-1216 or Apply in Person at

20 N. Magnolia St. Sumter, SC

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Notice of Sale

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-00841

Current address of property is 2220 Alston Road, Rembert, SC 29128

payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

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 6.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-2149.

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-D, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates vs. Wayne Patrick Brunson; Pamela Denise Brunson; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Republic Finance, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 81 OF PIONEER POINT SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF JULIAN B. ALLEN, R.L.S., DATED MARCH 15, 1988 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 88 AT PAGE 238, 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 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 65 PLANTERS DRIVE, SUMTER, SC.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WAYNE P. BRUNSON AND PAMELA D. BRUNSON BY DEED FROM JOHNNIE WILSON AND ROSALINDE WILSON DATED NOVEMBER 29, 2005 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 2005, IN BOOK 1007 AT PAGE 1005, IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 65 Planters Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 184-14-02-015 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.0002% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-07346

NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2015-CP-43-943 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee for Mid-State Trust VII against Estate of McKenzie Choice, Sr., et al., I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Courtroom 1-A, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, located, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, the same being shown and designated as a Lot containing (0.79) acres, more or less, on a plat prepared for McKenzie Choice, Sr. by Donald G. Platt, RLS, dated December 4, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at page 1460, and according to this plat, having the following boundaries and measurements: North by property N/F Rosa Lee C. Brunson and McKenzie Choice, whereon it measures (200.00') feet; East by property N/F Rosa Lee C. Brunson and McKenzie Choice, whereon it measures (172.69') feet; South by property N/F Rosa Lee C. Brunson and McKenzie Choice, whereon it measures (200.00') feet; and West by Alston Road, whereon it measures (172.69') feet; all measurements being a little more or less. This being the same property conveyed to McKenzie Choice, Sr. by deed of Rosa Lee C. Brunson dated December 6, 1997 and recorded January 9, 1998 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 694 at page 760. McKenzie Choice, Sr. died intestate (2012ES4300484) and the subject property passed to his heirs McKenzie Choice, Jr., Sam Lee Choice, Jennie L. Choice and Sarah Choice.

TMS No. 074-00-07-037

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder.) No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803/779-8900

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00952 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust vs. Kenneth Wayne Porter a/k/a Kenneth W. Porter, Kenneth Wayne Porter, Jr., David A. Porter, and Kayla L. Porter, individually, and as Legal Heirs or Devisees of the Estate of Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter, Deceased, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Estate of Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter, Deceased, their heirs or devisees, 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; Ford Motor Credit Company LLC; South Carolina Department of Revenue; and Vicki Rivera, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being specifically shown as Lot No. 275 on a plat of Millwood Gardens Subdivision made by H. S. Willson, R.L.S., and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-15 at Page 118; Said lot being bounded and measuring thereon as follows according to said plat; On the Northeast and along Hill Top Street for a distance of 93.76 feet; on the North by Hilltop and Briarwood Intersection and measuring thereon along a curved line a distance of 31.42 feet; on the east by Briarwood Drive and measuring thereon 117.63 feet; on the South by Lot Number 276, said plat, and measuring thereon 143.5 feet; and on the West by Lot Number 273, said plat and measuring thereon 100 feet; be all measurements a little more or a little less according to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to Kenneth Wayne Porter and Pamela L. Shorter Porter by Deed of Joyce L. Shorter dated May 31, 1983 and recorded August 10, 1983 in Book 342 at Page 816 in the ROD Office for Sumter County. Thereafter, Joyce L. Shorter conveyed the subject property by Corrective Deed to Kenneth Wayne Porter and Pamela L. Shorter Porter dated May 2, 1986 and recorded May 16, 1986 in Book 425 at Page 1923 in the ROD Office for Sumter County. Thereafter, Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter died on July 22, 2012, leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely, Kenneth Wayne Porter a/k/a Kenneth W. Porter, Kenneth Wayne Porter, Jr., David A. Porter, and Kayla L. Porter.

TMS No. 227-08-01-033 Property address: 2 Hilltop Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and

Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.490% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Wendy D. Allen, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Janet L. Wilson a/k/a Janet Louise Wynn Wilson; Wendy D. A l l e n , i n d i v i d u a l l y ; Christopher-George L. Wilson; Elizabeth W. Case; Cynthia B. Allen; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-2149, The following property will be sold on October 5, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 45 on Cain's Point Subdivision, on a plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated August 23, 2000 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 2000 at Page 584. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and distance of the property delineated thereon. This property is shown as 2860 Millstone Drive, on the Auditor's Tax Map of Sumter County Parcel 209-08-05-001. Derivation: Book 962 at Page 736

2860 Millstone Drive, Sumter, SC 29154-9511 This includes a mobile home 13909236A/B.

1999, Redman with VIN#

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 013263-05939 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-1256 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of CitiMortgage, Inc., against Raven Talbert, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on October 5, 2015, 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 improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot #22, Block "I", "Sherwood Forest" Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat of Edmunds Land Surveyors, RLS, dated October 31, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book PB96 at page 1454. The 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, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is also known as 1036 E. Sherwood Drive.

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TMS Number: 2680906008 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1036 E Sherwood Dr, Sumter, SC

undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

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 8.375% 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.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING LOCATED IN MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP, SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTED AS LOT 49A (CONTAINING 1.75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS), IN THE HIDDEN OAKS SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS, RLS, DATED OCTOBER 1, 1998 AND RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK 98 AT PAGE 1179 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 SECTION 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 1525 HIDDEN OAKS DRIVE.

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.

ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2000 BELLCREST MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GBHMN33512A/B.

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.

THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TIMOTHY A. PASCHALL BY DEED OF ROBERT D. BELK, DATED JUNE 15, 2000 AND RECORDED JUNE 16, 2000 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA IN BOOK 774, PAGE 1965. THEREAFTER, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DEED OF DISTRIBUTION FROM THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY ALLEN PASCHALL DATED AND RECORDED ON MARCH 9, 2012 IN BOOK 1168 AT PAGE 884.

This being the same property conveyed to Robert Lowery and Catherine Ferguson by deed of Earl J. James, dated November 6, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on November 6, 1996, in Deed Book 660 at Page 1165.

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 CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01026 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: MidFirst Bank vs. Daphne A. Paschall a/k/a Daphne Ann Paschall; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Bibco, Inc., the

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CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1525 Hidden Oaks Drive, Wedgefield, SC 29168 TMS: 100-00-020-20 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency

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judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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 8.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0726. 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 015262-02062 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1147680 9/18, 9/25, 10/02/2015

in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.50% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-24711

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01281 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Timothy J. Jones, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IDENTIFIED AS LOT NO. 96 OF MORRIS WAY SUBDIVISION, SECTION II AND BEING MORE FULLY SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY JOSEPH R EDWARDS, P.L.S. DATED OCTOBER 16, 1996 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 96 AT PAGE 1376 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA; WHICH 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. BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TIMOTHY J. JONES BY DEED OF AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION SOLUTIONS, LLC DATED MAY 14, 2007 AND RECORDED MAY 21, 2007 IN BOOK 1078, PAGE 1096 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1370 Morris Way Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 207-15-02-019 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-10499 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Hollie K. Tedder; Christopher M. Waters;, C/A No. 15-CP-43-0726, The following property will be sold on October 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 3, as shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated August 25, 2000, recorded in PB 2000 at page 602, records of Sumter County. Said Lot No. 3 being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by Lot No. 1, said plat, and measuring thereon 137.08 feet; on the East by Lot No. 2, and measuring thereon 263.82 feet; on the South by Pearson Road, and fronting thereon 193.15 feet; and on the West by Lot No. 4, and measuring thereon 269.78 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This being the property known as 15 Pearson Road. Derivation: Book 780; Page 1948 15 Pearson Rd, Sumter, SC 29150 2190002034, 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

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-0810 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 Charles G. Smith, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on October 5, 2015, 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 improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 1, on a plat of "Villa Sites" prepared by Harmon D. Moise, C. E. dated March 10, 1905 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book FÂŹ4 at page 189,and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. The said property is shown on said plat with a North-South dimension of 80 feet; and on the current TMS (228-04) with an East-West dimension of 230 feet. Also: an additional 30 feet on the Eastern end of said parcel shown by said TMS and also the additional 3.4 feet along the Southern boundary shown on said plat.

TMS Number: 228-04-02-035 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 333 Church St, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Charles G. Smith by deed of Kenneth F. Boyles, II and Cozette C. Boyles, dated May 11, 2010, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on May 11, 2010, in Deed Book 1139 at Page 1414. 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 5.00% 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

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-1238 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Bernard James, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown and delineated as Lot No. 13, Block "C" Green Acres Subdivision as shown on that certain plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated August 31, 1989 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB89, Page 857. 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 960 Morningside Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 251-03-02-018. This being the same property conveyed to Bernard James by deed of Marlin G. Ormseth and Judy D. Ormseth dated March 10, 2009 and recorded March 11, 2009 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1119 at Page 3128.

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Property Address: 960 Morningside Drive Sumter, S.C. 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid,

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Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-0871 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsAnn Aavik, The Estate of Thomas Aavik, acting by and through its Personal Representative, whose name is unknown, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, and any and all persons claiming any right, title, estate or interest in real estate described in the Complaint any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability being as a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Ann Aavik, The Estate of Thomas Aavik, acting by and through its Personal Representative, whose name is unknown, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on October 5, 2015, 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 improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #63, Havenwood Subdivision, Section # 9, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Croft Engineers, RLS, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 87 at page 349, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 4650 Christine Drive. one

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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. 61 of Summer View Estates, Section No. 4, on that plat prepared by D. D. Edmunds, RLS, dated July 24, 1985 and recorded in Plat Book 85 at page 749 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law underÂ§ 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 2885 September Drive, Sumter, SC. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to James E. Fountain and Corina D. Fountain, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, by virtue of a Deed from Peggy G. Gallup and Stephen A. Gallup dated September 9, 1990 and recorded September 10, 1990 in Volume 513 at Page 284 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, James E. Fountain died on May 23, 2002 making Corina D. Fountain the sole owner of subject property.

2885 September Drive Sumter, SC 29154 TMS# 183-03-02-003

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This is the identical property conveyed to Thomas Aavik and Ann Aavik by deed of Ruby O. Cain dated May 24, 2003 and recorded May 30, 2003 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 891 at page 889; thereafter, re-recorded September 10, 2003 in Book 907 at Page 1316 to correct the spelling of the grantee's name.

TMS #: 400-00-30-769 Physical Address: 4650 Christine Dr., Sumter, SC 29150 Mobile Home: 1999 Liberty VIN # 16L08354XTU SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES 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. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.0% per annum. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Two and 00/100 (2%) 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. As a personal or deficiency judgment is demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days pursuant to the S.C. Code Ann. Section 15-39-720 (1976). If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

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Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700 NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01273 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc against Michael Keith Whitfield, Jr. a/k/a Michael Keith Whitfield, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on October 5, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in Raft Creek Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot #9 on that certain plat of "Happy Homes Subdivision" prepared by Julian D. Allen, RLS, dated November 6, 1970 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-29 at page 69 and according to said plat having the following metes and bounds; to-wit: Beginning at the iron pin located on the northeast right-of-way of Pineside Drive approximately 950 feet north of Ranch Road and proceeding along said right-of-way N 44Â°42' W for a distance of 120 feet to an iron pin; thence turning with the line of Lot 10, N 45Â°18' E for a distance of 250 feet to an iron pin; thence with the line of Reserve Area "C", S 44Â°42' E for a distance of 120 feet to an iron pin; thence with the line of Lot 8, S 45Â°18' W for a distance of 250 feet to the point of beginning. All distances being a little more or less. This conveyance is made subject to all restrictions, rights of way and easements, including this Restrictive Covenants of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds, formerly known as Clerk of Court, in Deed Book S-9 at page 397. Also includes a mobile/manufactured home, a 2009 Oakwood VIN# RIC243069NCAB.This is the same property conveyed to Michael Keith Whitfield by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. dated March 1, 2012 and being recorded March 26, 2012 in Book 1168 at Page 3554 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds Office. TMS No. 089-00-01-027 (land) and 400-00-35-724 (mobile home) Property Address: 4685 Pineside Drive, Rembert, SC 29128 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 10.3000%. 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 1147484 9/18, 9/25, 10/02/2015

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

3136 Queen Chapel Rd, Sumter, SC 29153-9387 This includes a 2002, GlenBrook mobile home with VIN# NCFL1151ab7342-GB13.

233-00-01-052 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property

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Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00512 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Corina D Fountain; Comprehensive Legal Solutions, Inc., I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 10/5/2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2015 Notice of Sale 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 6.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0682. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-06628 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

SPECIAL REFEREE'S SALE CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-534 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Aurelio R. Bowie, I, A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr., the Special Referee for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lots 22, 23, 24, and 25, in the Geddie Gardens Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat of Thomas M. Reynolds, RLS dated December 20, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book PB95 at Page 1374. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of SC, 1976. This property is more generally known as 1663 Fletcher Drive. ALSO: All of that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lots 26 and 27, Block B, in the Geddie Gardens Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat of Carl J. Croft, RLS dated July 7, 1975 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-37 at Page 11. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of SC, 1976. This property is shown on the 2008 Sumter County Tax Maps as Parcel 268-06-02-017. ALSO: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lots 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32, Block B, in the Geddie Gardens Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat of Ernest L. Culbreth, CE dated September 19, 1950 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-9 at Page 102. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of SC, 1976. This property is shown on the 2008 Sumter County Tax Maps as Parcel 368-06-018.

TMS # 286-06-02-016 (Lots 22-25, Block B) 286-06-02-017 (Lots 26-27, Block B) 286-06-02-018 (Lots 28-32, Block B) Property Address: 1663 Fletcher Drive Sumter, S.C. 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Special Referee for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.00% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Special Referee for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01013 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: PNC Bank, National Association vs. Paul M. McCombs; Eydie A. McCombs; Bank of America, N.A.; CACH, LLC, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OF LOT OF LAND LYING, BEING AND SITUATE NW OF SALEM ST, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MAYESVILLE,

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COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY LOUIS W. TISDALE, DATED JANUARY 29, 1997 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 97, PAGE 138 IN THE RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO PAUL M. MCCOMBS AND EYDIE A. MCCOMBS BY DEED OF THOMAS W. COOPER, JR. AND STEPHEN G. COOPER DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1997 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 1997 IN BOOK 666, PAGE 1535 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 107 Salem Street, Mayesville, SC 29104 TMS: 305-13-02-003 and 305-13-02-011 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-07505

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-1522 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Vardell Campbell, Jr. and Peggy S. Campbell, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 15 on a plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated July 12, 1996 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 1120. Subject property is bounded and measures as follows: on the Northwest by Carl Avenue and measuring thereon 59.93 feet; on the Northeast by Lot No. 16 and measuring thereon 135.17 feet; on the Southeast by Lot No. 10 and measuring thereon 59.12 feet; and on the Southwest by Lot No. 13 and measuring thereon 135.99 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This property is known as 1 Carl Avenue and is shown on the Auditor's map of Sumter County as Parcel 229-06-01-018. This being the same property conveyed to Vardell Campbell, Jr. and Peggy S. Campbell by deed of Wally Maynard dated August 22, 1996 and recorded August 27, 1996 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 655 at Page 998.

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Property Address: 1 Carl Avenue Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

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MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2013-CP-43-02298 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Alain Cottrell Flonnory et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or 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.

TMS #: 185-07-05-013 Property Address: 3513 Horizon Drive Sumter, S.C. 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.00% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-1109 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Stephen Forrester aka Stephen J. Forrest, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on October 5, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot No. 119 of Landmark Pointe Subdivision Phase 2 and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, P.L.S., dated October 17, 1958 and recorded in Plat Book 2005 at Page 529, Records of Sumter County. Being the same fee simple property conveyed by warranty deed from The James Group, LLC, by Charles B. James, Jr., member to Stephen Forrest, dated January 12, 2007 recorded on January 26, 2007 in Book 1062, Page 1287 in Sumter County Records, State of South Carolina. TMS No. 185-07-03-030 Property Address: 3550 Beacon Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.3750%. 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 1148179 9/18, 9/25, 10/02/2015

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CONVEYED TO BRIAN I. SPECK AND RUTH J. SPECK, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED OF JAMES M MELFIE AND UNCHU MELFIE, DATED 09/24/1998 AND RECORDED 09/25/1998 IN DEED BOOK 713, AT PAGE 329 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A . THEREAFTER, RUTH J. SPECK PASSED WAY AND FULL TITLE PASSED TO BRIAN L. SPECK BY OPERATION OF LAW.

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

11 Gerald Street, Sumter, SC 29150-3005 248-09-04-032 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit 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 6.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0845. 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 013263-06701 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

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

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CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1235 Morris Way Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 208-02-01-054 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-28260 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF5 vs. Terry L. McIntosh; Young, Keffer & Donnald, P.A.; First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc.; LVNV Funding, LLC; Palmetto Health d/b/a Palmetto Health Richland; Rocky Mountain Holdings, LLC, C/A No. 2012-CP-43-0394, The following property will be sold on October 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 3 of Wintergreen Subdivision as shown on that certain plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated April 14, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2001 at Page 110. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended) reference to said play is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. Derivation: Book 1016 at Page 56 3560 Oleander Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 186-02-05-003, 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 9.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A

Notice of Sale

#2012-CP-43-0394. 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 011847-03737 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1147861 9/18, 9/25, 10/02/2015

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01093 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-MH1 vs. Faisal Afify a/k/a Faisal Allam Afify; Tracy Thompson a/k/a Tracy O. Thompson; Geneva Rufus; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT #37, SECTION 6, IN COUNTRY SPRINGS SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLOT OF EDMUNDS LAND SURVEYORS, DATED NOVEMBER 24, 1999 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2000, AT PAGE 103, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS CRAVED FOR THE EXACT METES, BOUNDARIES AND DISTANCES PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2000 APPLE VALLEY MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER AVGA1128AB. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO FAISAL AFIFY BY DEED OF TRACY THOMPSON A/K/A TRACY O. THOMPSON DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2005 AND RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY ROD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2005 IN BOOK 970 AT PAGE 105.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 362 Pioneer Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 2211101036; 4000030884 (Manufactured Home) TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-00791

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M-F 8:00-5:00 | Sat 8:00-12:00

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Summerton, SC

Timothy L. Griffith

Centipede Sod

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100 Sq. Ft. . .................. $25 250 Sq. Ft. . .................. $55 500 Sq. Ft. . .................. $100

Senior Citizens 15% Discount

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is Available for Rent!

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McLean Marechal Insurance Associate Agent

SEAMLESS ALUMINUM RAIN GUTTERS

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Jimmy’s

ACE PARKER TIRE

Heating and Air LLC

We have always been just around the corner.

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Chris Mathis

Jimmy Mathis

J&T’s Local Moving and More, LLC

H.L. Boone

Owner / Notary Public

“Saving time & money with no worries” Over 20 years of experience

H.L. Boone, Contractor All Types of Improvements

1 Monte Carlo Court Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-9904

905-3473

Remodeling, Painting, Carports, Decks, Blow Ceilings, Ect.

64 Wilder Street Sumter, SC 29150 803-236-4008 or 803-773-3934

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Owner

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OPEN YEAR ROUND 61 W. Wesmark Blvd. Sumter, SC 29150 www.jacksonhewitt.com

Tel: (803) 469-8899 Fax: (803) 469-8890 Hours: M-F 10am-6pm

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FRASIER TIRE SERVICE INC

310 E. Liberty Street Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-1423 - Fax (803) 778-1512

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M& S

Central Surveillance Security

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Eddie Rogers (803) 565-0986

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18 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 778-2330 Xerox® is a Trademark of Xerox Corporation

Carolina Caregivers

Goodman HVAC is back in Sumter For a local Goodman Dealer call Butch Davis 803-905-1155

Louisiana Lass Piano Studio

“A Helping Hand for Those You Love.”

Bronwyn Rabon

803-236-3603 Wendy Felder owner

907 Lamorak Street Sumter, SC 29154 803-236-1425 $10 per 30 minute lesson weekly plus cost of music books

PLEASE CALL 803-774-1234 FOR MORE INFORMATION!