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YOU CAN HELP: List of flood recovery and relief efforts

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Tuomey settlement: $72M Hospital faced $237M in fines from Department of Justice

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Tuomey Healthcare System’s long ordeal has come to an end. On Friday, the nonprofit hospital announced a settlement with the U.S. Justice De-

partment in Drakeford v. Tuomey and that it has executed a binding agreement to become part of Palmetto Health.

However, a news release said some steps remain to be completed before the anticipated closing date of Jan. 1, 2016.

“We are elated to share this news,” Tuomey CEO and President Michelle Logan-Owens said Friday. “And while this partnership is incredible news for our community, I am moved beyond

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Haley: ‘We will get through this’

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Ibiyinka Olufemi Alao, art ambassador for Nigeria to the United Nations, played an African drum at Millwood Elementary School on Thursday as fourth-grade student Parker Nelson helped him sing a Nigerian song.

Nigerian art ambassador to UN speaks at Millwood

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Jennifer Clark, left, wipes a tear as she explains to Gov. Nikki Haley how she and husband Curtis Clark lost everything at their residence on Browning Ridge Road in Sumter. Haley, who was in Sumter to provide statewide services to flood victims, took down the couple’s name and contact information and vowed to follow up to make sure they get all of the services they need.

Governor, Team S.C. in town to meet Team Sumter

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Gov. Nikki Haley visited the FEMA Recovery Center at Sumter Civic Center on Friday, where she said she thinks it is important to get out among South Carolinians and learn what their needs are.

“We wanted to come to the people; you can only sit behind a desk and do so much,” she said. “Nothing can help like touching people, like going

to school classes, like working with the Red Cross, Harvest Hope, United Way.” Haley seemed upbeat about the way South Carolina is responding to the disaster.

“I think what we’ve seen is a 1,000year rainfall event that dropped an enormous amount of rain — 24 inches in 24 hours,” she said. “There is a lot of damage and a lot of suffering, but what you are seeing here is South Carolina wrapping it’s arms

around it. The focus of Team South Carolina is they are not going to have to find us; we are coming to them.”

Haley announced she intends to tour throughout the state visiting recovery centers and trying to reassure people whose lives have been turned upside down by the deluge.

“You are going to see us doing

Ibiyinka Olufemi Alao, art ambassador for Nigeria to the United Nations, shared inspirational stories through artwork at Millwood Elementary School on Thursday. Alao is in Sumter for about two weeks, speaking to schools in the area and at a community event.

Part of Alao’s work as an art ambassador involves going to disaster areas around the world to lift people emotionally.

“Sometimes sharing the message of art helps people,” he said. “Not to say that art alleviates problems, but sometimes it takes people’s minds off their problems a little bit.”

Alao shared a message of unity and positivity with the students.

“As an art ambassador to the United Nations, I use art as a tool to build peace,” he said. “Sometimes language

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SEE ALAO, PAGE A7

Legislative delegation will host meeting on flood recovery

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The Sumter County legislative delegation will host an informational meeting to allow members of the public to hear from officers representing agencies such as South Carolina Department of Insurance, South Carolina Department

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of Health and Environmental Control and South Carolina Department of Transportation at 5 p.m. Monday at the Opera House, 21 N. Main St. In addition, representatives from FEMA, the Department of Social Services and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging have been invited to attend, according to state Sen.

Thomas McElveen.

“In the wake of the recent flood and all of the questions and concerns that are circulating in our community in its aftermath, the Sumter County legislative delegation has been busy coordinating an informational meeting which will hopefully prove helpful to the general public,” McElveen

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said. “The more information we can get out there, the better.”

State Rep. Murrell Smith said the delegation wants to give people who are dealing with the aftermath of the flood an opportunity to get information from local, state and federal officials at the meeting.

“There have been a lot of questions about what resources they can utilize, and we want to give them a chance to get information from a variety of people and agencies,” Smith said.

For more information, call Carole Collins at (803) 2126132 or McElveen at (803) 775-1263.

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Boy Scout Troop 342 hosts Haunted Trail Boy Scouts of America Troop 342 will present The Haunted Trail beginning at 7:30 nightly today, Oct. 23 and 24 and Oct. 30 and 31 at the Elks Lodge, 1100 W. Liberty St. Cost is $5 per person.

Sumter Police, Celebrate Recovery collect coats Last year, officers from Sumter Police Department’s Patrol Division conducted a winter coat drive. Officers checked their closets for winter coats they were no longer wearing and then donated them to the local homeless shelter.

This year, the police department is partnering with Celebrate Recovery, a ministry of the Salt and Light Church, to collect any new or gently worn winter coats that will be donated to local shelters.

Donations of men’s, women’s and children’s coats can be made through Nov. 15 at: • Sumter Law Enforcement Center, 107 E. Hampton Ave.; • BC Mulch & More, 3180 Broad St.; • For Pet’s Sake, 1147 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 3; • Charpy’s Pools, 332 W. Liberty St.; and • Crosswell Park, Lafayette and Crosswell drives.

FEMA opens disaster assistance center in Lee A Federal Emergency Management Agency Mobile Disaster Recovery Center opened in Lee County on Friday.

The center is located at the Park and Recreation Center, 4 W. Cedar Lane, in Bishopville.

The center is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

Representatives from South Carolina Emergency Management Division, FEMA, Small Business Administration and other agencies are at the center to explain disaster assistance programs and help survivors apply for aid.

If possible, before going to a disaster recovery center, people with flooding losses should register with FEMA. They can go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or call (800) 621-3362. Help is available in most languages, and lines are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

Low-interest disaster loans from Small Business Administration are also available to help with homeowner, renter and business uninsured losses. Survivors and businesses should first register with FEMA and may obtain information on SBA disaster loan applications by calling 800659-2955 (800-877-8339 for people who are deaf or hard of hearing) or online at www.

SBA.gov.

They may also apply online at https://disasterloan.sba. gov/ela.

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Kendall Painter, left, cofounder of Rescue Me! Personal Assistant Services, helps Lacey Mullins, a client, drain water from her yard after early October’s three-day rains flooded Mullins’s yard and parts of her house.

Sumter firefighter starts personal assistant business

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Sumter firefighters Kendall Painter and Lt. Eddie Newman have always loved to help people.

In April, the firefighters, who work together at Alice Drive Fire Station, founded Rescue Me! Personal Assistant Services.

The business offers everything from home services, office services, personal shopping, errand services and anything people may need an extra hand in.

“If you need it done and you don’t have time to do it, you can rely on Kendall to get it done for you,” said Lacey Mullins, a client. “The services she provides are unlimited.”

Mullins is a mother of four who runs

a pet grooming business and said she often doesn’t have time to get everything she needs done. She said Painter has done everything from grocery shopping to handy work to assisting with her business.

Mullins’ house and yard were heavily flooded after the three-day rains in early October. She said a major part of the reason for the flooding was the culvert not being drained in her neighborhood. On Thursday, Painter was assisting her in digging trenches to help drain some of the water from her yard.

“It was really bad,” Mullins said.

“My crawl space underneath the house was flooded; a building next to my house was flooded; and two of my cars are inoperable.”

Painter charges from $15 to $20 per hour for services.

“She is very efficient and resourceful, she can get everything I need to get done in an hour or less,” Mullins said.

Painter said her clients vary from business owners to single moms to the elderly.

“What I enjoy the most about this job is people being appreciative that I can do something to help them,” she said.

Painter said her career as a firefighter allows her to make time for the personal assistant services business, as firefighters typically work 24-hour shifts with 48 hours off.

“She is reliable to a fault. You can trust her with anything,” Mullins said.

For more information, contact Kendall Painter at (803) 565-6948, email rescuemepas@gmail.com or check out the business’ Facebook page, https://www. facebook.com/RescueMePAS.

Columbia now asks who will pay to fix damage COLUMBIA (AP) — Two weeks ago, South Carolina’s floods sent 6 feet of water into Walt Oliver’s home.

Now, after volunteers helped gut the ruined plaster, carpeting, duct work and hardwood floors, it’s “down to studs and subfloors,” he said. Like most residents of the hard-hit Columbia area, Oliver did not have flood insurance. He has applied for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and a FEMA inspector has been out to take a look at his home.

He said the inspector told him he will get a letter in 10 to 12 days outlining what the next steps are that he will have to take to get any financial aid to help him rebuild.

In the meantime, he is staying with friends and waiting.

In Richland County, at the state’s landlocked center and among the hardest-hit by the flooding, there are only about 1,500 National Flood Insurance Program policies in effect. Lexington County, directly to the west, has about 2,000.

On Thursday afternoon, Jean Briggs, 64, was at a FEMA center on Columbia’s eastern edge to file a claim after the flooding damaged her home’s basement. Briggs said she had no idea she might need flood insurance because she lives nowhere near any bodies of water.

“They tell me I may have about $3,500 worth of dam-

age, so I’m here to make a claim now,” she said.

According to FEMA, about 52,000 people across the state have applied for aid. About 2,800 have visited a FEMA center, including 119 in Richland County through Thursday.

As of July 31, there were nearly 200,000 federal flood insurance policies in effect statewide, but the vast majority of them are in coastal counties where flooding is a more routine occurrence.

In coastal areas, or neighborhoods abutting a major waterway like the Congaree River, which skirts downtown Columbia’s western edge, mortgage lenders require homeowners to carry flood insurance, said Russ

Dubisky, executive director of the South Carolina Insurance News Service.

Few voluntarily buy the policies otherwise.

“A lot of the folks who do not have flood insurance are the folks who are either not required by their lender, or they are not in a flood hazard area, and they decide, the risk is low here, maybe I should just go without,” Dubisky said.

For many, the issue may end up in court. Robert Rikard, a Columbia attorney who handles bad faith insurance litigation, said his office has fielded calls from people trying to figure out how to repair their homes with either no flood insurance or not enough of it.

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To help the public know of more ways it can help flood victims, The Sumter Item will list fundraisers and places to donate money, food or clothing. Here’s what we have so far: • DreamWorks Dance Academy, 1152 Broad St., will host a local fit-a-thon fundraiser on Sunday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. to benefit Sumter United Ministries. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets will be available at the door or from one of the trainers or online at www.

BelieveInFate.ticketleap.com/ togetherwecansumter/. The event will include 30-minute fitness classes including Team Robinson, Wellness from Within, Johnson’s Bootcamp, Zumba, Southern Bliss Yoga and more. There will be prizes from Johnny’s Garden, Palmetto Xplosion, Kenessential Beauty, C. Anthony’s, Ink Basket and free classes. Chair massages will also be available for a donation. All of the money goes to United Ministries.

• The Central Carolina Community Foundation has established a national S.C. Flood Relief Fund to address the pressing needs of flood disaster victims — both short and long term. One hundred percent of the money donated will go directly to local grassroots organizations aiding those in need. To donate, go to https://www.

YourFoundation.org/SCFloodRelief. The Foundation’s board has provided initial funding of $50,000, and additional donations have been received from across the country.

• There will be a Sumter Relief Effort Charity Car Wash today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Advance Auto Parts, 510 Broad St. All of the proceeds from the event will go to helping families in the Sumter community. Organizers say they plan to use 100 percent of the money raised to buy gift cards from Walmart, Kmart, Target and Lowe’s and gift certificates to buy furniture. For more information, contact Donnetta Huggins at (803) 521-9872.

• A special statewide fund has been established to assist students in school districts affected by flooding in South Carolina and can be viewed at floodreliefforscschools.org. The South Carolina School Boards Association and South Carolina Future Minds announced Monday that money

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Lillie Smith, from Westminster Presbyterian Church, and Diane Degan, from Church of the Holy Comforter, work on saving Viola Carter’s pictures at her home on Sassafras Street on Oct. 10. The two women were part of a group of volunteers organized by Sumter F3, Fitness, Fellowship and Faith. Teams were sent out to more than 12 homes to help with flood damage. collected will be distributed to school districts in counties designated for federal assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

As of Wednesday, 36 school districts in 19 counties in South Carolina had been designated for federal assistance by the FEMA; those include school districts in Clarendon, Lee and Sumter counties. Trip DuBard, executive director of SC Future Minds, said there are a couple of ways individuals, organizations and schools can contribute. Go to www.floodreliefforscschools. org or text “SCSchools” to 71777.

• All proceeds from the Sumter Clarendon Chapter of the Building Industry Association Golf Tournament will benefit the United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties Flood Relief Fund, to be held Nov. 2 at Beech Creek Golf Club. For sponsorship opportunities and to register, call Nelle Tomlinson (803) 775-6800.

• The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina have made available $1 million to South Carolina nonprofit organizations assisting

state residents affected by catastrophic flooding. South Carolina-based 501(c)(3) organizations that are providing disasterrelated services to residents of affected counties may apply. Projects that may be funded include activities supporting the health and human services of those affected by this natural disaster. Interested nonprofit organizations should contact BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation at (803) 264-7860 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email FLOOD. RELIEF@bcbssc.com for additional information and to determine eligibility. A simple application process has been developed to provide organizations with money to give help and to offer hope to those most in need.

• South State Bank has established the South State Bank Emergency Relief Fund, with an initial contribution of $100,000, to provide financial support to the communities it serves.

The South State Bank Emergency Relief Fund is operated by Central Carolina Community Foundation, and 100 percent of all donations

Handgun makers compete to supply Army with new model

BY RAY HENRY and RUSS BYNUM The Associated Press FORT STEWART, Ga. — Firearms manufacturers are competing for a rare chance to sell the U.S. Army a new handgun that would replace its current Cold War-era model, and they must meet a lengthy list of requirements to win the lucrative deal.

The Army wants an easierto-shoot handgun that can inflict more damage on enemies, and the contract will be worth up to $580 million. The winning gun-maker also gets a tacit stamp of approval that could attract sales from other military forces and boost its popularity in the civilian firearms market.

The Army’s main handgun — the M9 — is a 9mm semiautomatic intended as a lastditch, defensive weapon. It was first issued in 1985, and critics say it’s too bulky for small-handed shooters.

Troops who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan complain it’s not as hard-hitting as they would like. And it can’t easily accommodate the accessories now common in the civilian firearms market, such as swappa-

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A member of the 139th Military Police Company kneels with his holstered 9mm Beretta M9 during a qualifying exercise at a small arms range Sept. 29 in Fort Stewart, Georgia. The Army wants to replace its M9, a 9mm semi-automatic handgun adopted during the Cold War. ble gun sights or gun-mounted lights.

“It’s a little one-size-fitsmost, and not everybody is one size,” said Rodney Briggs, a firearms instructor and former military policeman in the Army National Guard. He carried the M9 during two tours of duty in Iraq. “It’s been around for a really, real-

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ly long time, and it’s just old and outdated.”

The M9 — and eventually, its successor — is generally carried by soldiers with duties that would make it impractical to lug around a rifle or carbine. That group includes senior officers, tankers, pilots or those assigned to team-operated weapons.

Rather than tweaking its M9, manufactured by Beretta USA Corp., the Army decided it would be more economical to replace both the M9 and the smaller M11 with the new gun. The new weapon will likely be adopted by other services, too.

“If you’re driving an old, beat-up Chevy, you’re spending more money than you’d spend on a new car payment,” said Daryl Easlick, a civilian who works at Fort Benning in Georgia and develops weapons meant for up-close fighting.

The Army has a lengthy list of requirements. Among them, it wants a handgun with an adjustable grip that can easily fit large or small hands. That way, shooters don’t have to adjust their grip mid-fight to operate hard-toreach buttons or levers.

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will support the flood relief efforts. In addition to the initial contribution, individuals and organizations can also donate in support of affected communities. Money will be available through local nonprofit organizations providing assistance to flood victims in these counties: Florence, Orangeburg, Richland and Sumter.

The bank does not have branches in Clarendon and Lee counties. For more information on how to make a donation or apply for assistance, visit www.SouthStateBank.com/EmergencyRelief.

• Sumter United Ministries, 36 S. Artillery Drive, is looking to collect items that can be part of a “Flood Bucket” that will aid in the cleanup process. Requested items include: 5-gallon buckets; liquid cleaner, 12-16 ounces; dish soap; anti-bacterial air freshener; insect repellent spray; scrub brushes; cleaning wipes; sponges; scouring pads; heavy-duty trash bags; dust masks; kitchen dishwashing gloves; work gloves; and empty spray bottles. For more information, call (803) 775-0757.

• The Red Cross is accepting financial donations.

Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Your donation helps provide food, shelter and emotional support to those affected by disasters.

The Red Cross accepts large, bulk donations of new items if they are suitable to the needs of a specific disaster. It does not accept small quantities or collections of new or used products, such as household goods, clothing or food. The Red Cross works closely with local community groups and organizations that do accept in-kind donations. Visit nvoad.org for a list of organizations accepting in-kind donations.

• Donate to Harvest Hope Food Bank to help displaced families who need food. Visit https:// donate.harvesthope.org/.

• Donate to The Salvation Army which is providing food, water and shelter to flood victims. Text STORM to 51555.

• Volunteer to distribute water and food through United Way. Visit http://bit.ly/1Q7HfDc. • United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties has a Flood Relief Fund that will directly benefit the people, families and organizations affected by this crisis. All money will stay within Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties. A webpage with volunteer opportunities, donation sites, distribution sites and needs for the communities has been established at http://www.uwaysumter.org/ flood-relief-information. Organizations collecting or distributing can contact United Way at (803) 773-7935 or anorris@uwaysumter. org to have their organization added to the list.

It will be updated.

If you know of events organized for donations or fundraisers, send the information to rick@theitem.com, and it will be added to the list.

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Zachary A. Tompkins, 27, of Savannah, Georgia, was arrested Tuesday and charged with being a fugitive from justice, first-degree domestic violence, first-degree burglary, second-degree burglary and third-degree arson. According Sumter Police Department, The suspect reportedly broke into the house belonging to the mother of his two children on Camellia Street twice on Tuesday, threw a car seat at the victim and threatened to stab her while holding a knife and poured gasoline in the residence. Tompkins is also wanted in Georgia, according to reports.

Rashaun M. Hastie, 19, of 250 Sawgrass Court, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree domestic violence after he allegedly slapped the mother of his child multi-

ple times while in the 1100 block of Flamingo Road.

According to reports, Hastie also entered the victim’s residence by using a screwdriver to pry open the front door after tapping on a window with a handgun that was later taken into evidence.

Shanika Dinkins, 29, of 10 Idaho Drive, was arrested Monday and charged with assault and battery, third degree, for reportedly biting another woman on the wrist while in the 400 block of Charlotte Avenue.

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FREE SPEAKING PROGRAMS Attorney Glenn Givens is offering free speaking programs to local social and civic organizations and businesses with fifteen or more meeting attendees on the following separate topics: 1. Wills, Dying without a Will and Probate; 2. Trusts and Estate Planning; and 3. Powers of Attorney and Living Wills.

If your organization or business is interested, has fifteen or more meeting attendees and meets in Sumter, Clarendon or Lee County, contact Glenn at (803) 418-0800; ext. 108.

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‘Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise’ on Hallmark Channel

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH The comedian of the year gets her own special Saturday night on “Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo” (10 p.m., HBO). Chris Rock directs this hour of stand-up, recorded before a live audience back in May. Schumer is on a roll, having won an Emmy and a Peabody Award for her Comedy Central series “Inside Amy Schumer” and recently starring in “Trainwreck,” the big-screen comedy she also wrote. Like Sarah Silverman, Schumer arrived as a female comic not afraid to out-raunch her male counterparts. But she has since transcended mere shock value.

• Can you be nostalgic for a period piece based on nostalgia itself ? Can you do the “Time Warp” again? BBC America presents “The Rocky Horror Show” (midnight Saturday), a two-hour performance of the original London stage show that first appeared in 1973.

Listen for the voices of Stephen Fry and Anthony Head (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) as narrators, along with Richard O’Brien, who created this mad pop culture pastiche all those years ago.

• People tend to watch the Hallmark Channel because they know what they’ll find. Nearly all of the channel’s TV movies and series take place in pleasant and picturesque villages, the kinds of towns that make Stars Hollow from “The Gilmore Girls” seem edgy, places where you can afford a rambling Victorian home by working only a few hours a week at a bookstore or a notions shop. In short, Hallmark represents happy fantasies and distractions from grim reality.

Into this greeting card world enters “Jesse Stone.” Granted, the detective series created by novelist Robert B. Parker doesn’t have the gruesome body count of edgier noir thrillers like HBO’s “True Detective.” But the “Jesse Stone” movie franchise — now in its 10th year, starring Tom Selleck — takes place in a decidedly downbeat universe, a place where men drink too much in old bars on the wrong side of town.

After a long run on CBS, “Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise” (9 p.m. Sunday) is the first of the movies to debut on the Hallmark Channel. In typical “Jesse Stone” fashion, he’s first seen sharing staccato chitchat with his therapist (William Devane); then seen drinking alone either at home or in a bar; then engaging in nearly incomprehensible cryptic banter with a torch singer (Gloria Reuben); and then communing with his dog. Or, rather, talking to himself over the grave of his dead dog. And that’s all before the credits sequence concludes.

There’s a fine line between homage and parody, and “Jesse Stone” frequently crosses it with jaw-dropping dialogue — and monologues. But that

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Jesse Stone (Tom Selleck) opens an investigation filled with surprises, unlikely suspects and grave danger in “Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise” airing at 9 p.m. Sunday on Hallmark Channel. won’t matter much to fans of the series.

Look for Luke Perry (“Beverly Hills, 90210”) as a serial killer known as “The Boston Ripper.” He’s admitted to the murders of three prostitutes. When a fourth shows up, everybody assumes he’s just being shy about his resume.

But Jesse has a bloodhound’s way of sniffing out inconsistencies. And after several bottles of scotch and laconic conversations with any number of former colleagues, enemies, lovers and possible damsels in distress, he discovers the real culprit.

• Oprah Winfrey convenes a sevennight exploration of faiths both orthodox and emerging on “Belief” (8 p.m.

Sunday, OWN), airing nightly through next Saturday. First up: a trip to the Ganges.

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • A coed rues her decision to remain on campus over Thanksgiving break in the 2014 thriller “Kristy” (8 p.m., Lifetime).

• Curious college students open a mysterious portal and don’t like what they see in the 2015 shocker “They Found Hell” (9 p.m., Syfy).

• Escape from Viking captivity on “Doctor Who” (9 p.m., BBC America, TVPG).

• Walter commemorates his brief war experience on “Blunt Talk” (9 p.m., Starz, TV-MA).

• Missy mentors Jupiter on “Survi-

vor’s Remorse” (9:30 p.m., Starz, TV-MA).

• Uhtred and Brida escape Aelfric on “The Last Kingdom” (10 p.m., BBC America, TV-MA).

• Tracy Morgan hosts “Saturday Night Live” (11:30 p.m., NBC, TV-14), with musical guest Demi Lovato.

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” (7:30 p.m., CBS): the Make-A-Wish foundation; NFL star Darrelle Revis.

• Alison cuts corners to pay off a debt on “Home Fires” on “Masterpiece Classic” (8 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings).

• The Indianapolis Colts host the New England Patriots on “Sunday Night Football” (8:20 p.m., NBC).

• A cold Russian shoulder on “Madam Secretary” (8:30 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• A designer drug dealer needs a strong defense on “The Good Wife” (9:30 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Calm before the storm on “The Walking Dead” (9 p.m., AMC, TV-MA).

• Laurie and Tom feel spiritually spent on “The Leftovers” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

• Carrie’s past and body count startle Jonas on “Homeland” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA).

• Alex has second thoughts on “Quantico” (10 p.m., ABC).

• Noah’s choices have consequences on “The Affair” (10 p.m., Showtime).

• A paramilitary squad defends the environment on the second season pre-

miere of “The Operatives” (10 p.m., Pivot, TV-14).

• A hacker commandeers a police body camera on “CSI: Cyber” (10:30 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Comic characters cavort on “Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship” (midnight, Adult Swim/ Cartoon Network).

SATURDAY SERIES Hell to pay in Dubai on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * A double surprise on “Grandfathered” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Life imitates television on “The Grinder” (8:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-PG) * Frazzled on “Code Black” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Reasonable doubt on “Rosewood” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * “48 Hours” (10 p.m., CBS).

SUNDAY SERIES A Halloween home invasion on “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-PG) * Mary Margaret warns of Arthur’s dangers on “Once Upon a Time” (8 p.m., ABC, TVPG) * Jake goes underground while undercover on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Superstitions on “Bob’s Burgers” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-PG) * Billy needs Clifton’s help on “Blood & Oil” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * A new way to save the day on “The Last Man on Earth” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

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‘Agnes of God’ has witty dialogue, riveting acting

BY JANE G. COLLINS Special to The Sumter Item

an ex-Catholic a mile away,” and later swears out of frustration and anger in her building conflict with Livingstone.

Renko’s pace and mien allow her to A rather meager audience had the seem comfortable and genuine in her opportunity to share the impact of role.

John Pielmeier’s “Agnes of God,” the Charlotte Gallagher develops her Sumter Little Theatre’s production character, psychiatrist Dr. Martha Livthat opened Thursday. The script ingstone, appearing stiff and cool at raises many questions about God, retimes and filled with ligion, miracles, inner turmoil as she human nature, beliefs faces Sister Miriam and relationships. The SEE THE PLAY Ruth’s Catholicism, esconflict between reli“Agnes of God” can be seen at pecially her belief in gion and logic remains Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood miracles. Gallagher beconstant throughout Ave., in Sumter County Cultural comes more approachthe play. Although the Center tonight and at 3 p.m. able as she discusses play centers on Agnes, Sunday, then continues her character’s atheism, it subtly and intricateThursday through Sunday, Oct. guilt and uncertainty ly reveals significant 25. Sunday matinees begin at 3 about the death of her facts that contribute to p.m. All other performances sister and gradual dethe many undercurstart at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for sire to help Agnes. In rents and revelations adults and $15 for students, her final speech to the within the plot and seniors and military. Call (803) audience, she is more themes.

775-2150 or visit the website relaxed physically, addEven though the conwww.sumterlittletheatre.com. ing depth of personality tent may seem heavy to the interpretation of and controversial, the Livingstone and her turmoil. dialogue is extremely witty in many Cierra Stewart proves once again instances and character revealing. that she is a versatile and competent Diane “Dee” Renko realistically and actress. As the 21-year-old accused of believably captures the essence of Sister Miriam Ruth. Renko jestingly asks, murdering her own baby in the convent, Stewart’s delivery is complex “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” She reand appropriate, vacillating from shy, veals her personal demons, human confused, happy and questioning to an weaknesses and concern for Agnes, incredibly moving hypnotic scene building her character until a breakworth the whole admission to the play. ing point when she sneers, “I can tell

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From left, Dee Renko, Charlotte Gallagher and Cierra Stewart are seen in Sumter Little Theatre’s “Agnes of God,” which opened Thursday.

Her portrayal is riveting. She transforms her facial expressions, managing to add intense light and aura, especially in her final song. Stewart’s singing voice adds to the seemingly innocent, pure nature of this character who hears and believes in “voices.” In a Sumter Item interview, Director Eric Bultman revealed, “The challenge is to make Agnes as sympathetic a char-

acter as possible ... . The therapist’s search for the truth and mother superior’s efforts to protect Agnes create the conflict that is at the heart of the story.” The acting, especially Stewart’s, manages to accomplish this goal.

For the most part, the actions seem so natural that it is easy to forget that there is a director, a compliment to Bultman and the three actresses.

Nintendo’s Yoshi game pulls all the right strings

BY LOU KESTEN The Associated Press Thanks to Kirby, Pikachu, Toad and a dozen or so other characters, Nintendo has cornered the market on videogame adorability. But none may be more endearing than Yoshi, the spunky dinosaur who’s been pals with Mario since 1990. A Yoshi made out of yarn? Now that’s so sweet it could cause tooth decay.

“Yoshi’s Woolly World” (for the Wii U, $59.99) will probably sell well to people who just want to get their hands on the cuddly, knitted amiibo figurine

that it’s packaged with.

The plot is the usual Nintendo silliness: The evil Kamek visits Yoshi’s island, kidnaps his friends and separates each of them into five spools of yarn.

Those spools are hidden across 50-some levels; each time Yoshi finds all five in an area, he can reassemble one of his buddies.

“Woolly World” may look a little familiar to Nintendo diehards: The developer, GoodFeel, also created the excellent “Kirby’s Epic Yarn” in 2010. Yoshi, like Kirby, can turn his enemies into balls that he can fling at other obstacles, and he can tear apart pieces

A knitted Yoshi amiibo figurine that comes with Nintendo’s “Yoshi’s Woolly World” video game is seen.

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of the landscape by pulling on threads. The dinosaur also occasionally transforms into more powerful creations, such as the Moto Yoshi motorcycle or the Sky Pop Yoshi fighter plane.

So it’s not the most original concept. Still, “Woolly World” adds enough twists to Nintendo’s classic two-dimensional, side-scrolling formula to make the adventure worthwhile.

It may be the easiest game Nintendo has released in years. Experienced players will be able to make it through most of the levels on their first try, and newcomers

can switch to a “mellow mode” that makes matters even less perilous. You can even boost Yoshi with badges that, for example, make him fireproof or save him from falling down pits.

But the point isn’t to race through the game. Instead, you’ll want to take your time exploring all the nooks and crannies in search of those yarn bundles and other goodies that open up bonus challenges. The emphasis is less on testing your reflexes than on using your brain to figure out how to gather all the hidden collectibles.

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Wal-Mart, others speed up deliveries to shoppers BETHELEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Christmas won’t come early this year, but the gifts might.

Just in time for the winter holiday shopping season, Amazon, Wal-Mart, Macy’s and other retailers are working behind the scenes to make sure they can deliver online orders to shoppers faster.

Retailers are building bigger warehouses — some the size of 20 football fields — to handle shipments. They’re also sending orders to shoppers directly from their stores and using sophisticated software that tells them the quickest, cheapest way to get orders shipped.

And Amazon is cutting the time it takes to process an order from hours to minutes by using robots to pull items for shipment in its warehouses.

It’s a race for time by retailers as more people shop online. U.S. online sales are expected to increase 12 per-

A worker places an item in a box for shipment during a media tour of a Amazon. com fulfillment center in DuPont, Washington, in February. The center is one of 50 across the country and three in the Puget Sound area that process and ship Amazon customer orders using a mix of robotic technology and human employees.

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cent to $371 billion this year, accounting for 10 percent of overall retail sales, says Forrester Research. But as online shopping grows, so does the impatience of shoppers who want their orders fast.

Traditional brick-and-mortar stores are trying to catch up to Amazon.com,

which set the standard for speed with its two-day delivery for members of its Prime loyalty program who pay $99 a year. But even Amazon feels pressure to please customers who have little tolerance for lengthy delivery waits.

“I would like to plan ahead, but I’ve

been able to wait until the last minute to get things done,” said Keri Early, a Clyde, Illinois, resident who orders from Amazon frequently.

For many retailers, the goal to meet the demands of shoppers like Early for speedy service is to make two-day delivery standard. That’s half the average for standard delivery for the top 40 online retailers, according to data company StellaService. But most are stopping short of guaranteeing customers faster deliveries.

Wal-Mart says it aims to get packages to shoppers who get standard shipping within two days for a majority of the U.S. this holiday season. The retailer now uses 83 of its more than 4,500 U.S. stores to ship to customers.

The world’s largest retailer also is spending $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion in online investments this year and $1.1 billion next year. That’s up from last year’s $1 billion.

TUOMEY FROM PAGE A1 words with joy as I report that today, we also signed a settlement with the Department of Justice.”

Tuomey’s release said the United States will be paid a total of $72.4 million, which includes $40 million previously placed in escrow with the court by the hospital.

“We are now able to close this chapter and look to the future,” Logan-Owens said.

In a separate release, the Justice Department said Tuomey will be required to retain an independent review organization to monitor any arrangements it makes with physicians or other sources of referrals for the duration of the five-year Corporate Integrity Agreement.

As reported in The Sumter Item, the case was rooted in contracts Tuomey signed with physicians in 2005 requiring the doctors to perform inpatient procedures only at Tuomey’s facilities.

Dr. Michael K. Drakeford, an orthopedic surgeon who was offered but did not to sign one of the contracts, filed a complaint alleging the contracts violated the Stark Law, which governs payments for Medicare services.

Drakeford will receive approximately $18.1 million under the settlement, the Jus-

tice Department announced.

In an unusual and risky move, Tuomey decided to fight the allegations in court, but a jury determined in May 2013 the contracts Tuomey signed with physicians violated the Stark Law and because of that, Tuomey had filed more than 21,000 false claims with Medicare.

In October 2013, the court entered a judgment against Tuomey for more than $237 million.

In July of this year, the judgment was affirmed by a panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

In a concurring opinion that has resonated nationally, Fourth Circuit Judge James A. Wynn Jr. wrote of his concerns with the Stark Law. “I am troubled by the picture this case presents,” Wynn wrote. “An impenetrably complex set of laws and regulations that will result in a likely death sentence for a community hospital in an already medically underserved area.

“Even for well-intentioned health care providers, the Stark Law has become a booby trap rigged with strict liability and potentially ruinous exposure — especially when coupled with the small claims act,” Wynn wrote.

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the state and get her back to where she needs to be.

“What we have to do is pray a lot and go and help our neighbors and help those strangers,” she said. “If we were in their shoes, they would be helping us.”

She said she is trying to stay strong for people who are struggling after the flood.

“I think that’s what I need to do is tell them ‘I know this hurts. I know that it’s hard, but we will get through this.”

The governor said the state has gone through something historic and it will come out stronger than ever.

“Look at all the public servants here from all the agencies or look at all the volunteers here from the nonprofits,” she said. “These people have so much love in their hearts for strangers they don’t know.

“This is all because they all want to show we are one South Carolina, and we have gone through something that is historic, and we are going to come out of it stronger than when we started.”

She said the state is trying to respond to people’s needs as rapidly as possible.

“We are playing this by ear, taking it one day at a time, as long as there is someone who is without, as long as there is someone who still has questions, we will keep answering and keep touching those people to get them what they need,” she said.

FROM PAGE A1 three, possibly four (visits to recovery centers) a week if we can, as fast as we can,” she said.

She said recovery will require a wide array of efforts at all levels.

“It’s giving cleaning buckets; it’s giving food boxes; it giving tetanus shots; it’s getting the Department of Social Services for people who have lost their jobs, signing up people for unemployment, for small business owners the Small Business Administration is here.

“It’s everything we can do, all hands on deck, letting people know that we’ve got their back.”

She said FEMA cannot be the catchall for everything.

“We don’t want to wait for that; we want to make sure that we know what we’ve got,” Haley said.

During a press conference, Haley was asked how an emotional one-on-one meeting with a flood survivor meant to her.

“It’s meaningful to hear the stories because they have lost a lot, and they’re scared, and our job is to show them it’s going to be OK,” she replied after pausing to compose herself. “That’s what we will do, we have supplies, we have tetanus shots, but — you know what else? — we got people, and we are not going to stop until we rebuild

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ALAO FROM PAGE A1 has limitations in reaching people, but art, it opens our heart. Art is the only thing I know that does that. I try to take the discussions to a level so that people could see things in a different way.”

Alao said his first name, “Ibiyinka,” means “being surrounded by family.”

“What this means to me now, as I travel around the world, is I see family in everyone I meet,” he said. “We all have much more in common with each other than we realize.”

Alao shared the significance of art, music and poetry in Nigerian culture.

Much of Alao’s work, he said, is inspired by his culture and stories of the Bible.

“Art is always art, no matter what

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Ibiyinka Olufemi Alao, art ambassador for Nigeria to the United Nations, shared an inspirational message and worked on a project with students at Millwood Elementary School on Thursday. form it comes through,” he said.

“Sometimes art tells a story, but it also possesses a mystery. What people

OBITUARIES THOMAS A. PAYNE SR. Thomas Albert Payne Sr., 68, beloved husband of Harriet Wilkinson Payne, died on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at his residence.

He was born in Asheville, North Carolina, a son of the late Elsie Norvell Payne and John Daniel PAYNE Payne. He was an Eagle Scout and a Scout Master.

He was charter president of the Christian Golfers Association, “First Tee” Instructor, and was an avid golfer. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Thomas Albert “Chip” Payne Jr. and his wife, Shannon, of Lexington; a daughter, Ashleigh Payne Sease and her husband, Jimmy, of Flowery Branch, Georgia; a brother, Robert Nicholas Payne of Lexington; and five grandchildren, Caroline Gracen Payne, Catherine Anne Payne, Thomas Albert “Tripp” Payne III, Cooper Jordan Sease and Connor James Sease.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, David Payne, Daniel Payne and Michael Payne.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Stuart Mizelle officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Hatfield, Ken McLeod, Tom Winstead, and members of the Sumter Chapter of the Christian Golfers Association.

The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall and other times at the family’s residence.

Memorials may be made to the Christian Golfers Association, 1285 Clara Louise Kellogg Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 or to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com to sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

THOMASENIA B. RICHARDSON Thomasenia Brown Richardson, wife of Leroy Richardson, entered eternal rest on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at her home.

Born on Jan. 30, 1954, in New York, she was a daughter of the late Millie Brown.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1069 S. St. Paul Church Road, Sumter.

Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

DOUGLAS W. BRANTLEY BISHOPVILLE — Services for Douglas William Brantley, 72, will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Chapel of Norton Funeral Home in Bishopville.

The Rev. Allen Lynch will officiate.

Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. Brantley passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at

his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Miami, Florida, a son of Wilma Elizabeth Gobbel Brantley and the late James Jeffro Brantley. He was a retired pressman from the Orlando Sentinel.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Patricia Fowler Brantley of Bishopville; sons, Donald W. Brantley and Robert D. Brantley, both of Bishopville; daughter, Tara M. Brantley of Bishopville; brother, Daniel H. Brantley of Florida; and grandchildren, Lindsay Brantley, Brianna Brantley, Josef Williams, Kassandra Williams and Shane Bachman.

The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of South Carolina and the Comfort Keepers of Sumter for the special care they gave to Mr. Brantley during his illness.

Norton Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Brantley family. www.nortonfh.net

DOROTHY M. LAWRENCE Dorothy McCants Lawrence was born on Jan. 28, 1930, a daughter of the late George Bradley and Bertha J. Felder.

She departed this life on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at Sumter Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Lawrence was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Garner’s School of Beauty Culture. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Sumter. She was formerly married to Willie J. Lawrence Sr. and out of this union they were blessed with three children.

She leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter, Beverly L. (James) Budden of Sumter; two sons, Willie J. (Gina) Lawrence Jr. of Elm City, North Carolina, and Ronnie G. Lawrence of Sumter; one sister, Mildred E. Byrden of Sumter; one nephew who resided in the home, Reginald T. (Dorothy) Byrden; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Gladys Jefferson of Sumter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, George Bradley Sr. and Robert L. Jefferson.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

Mrs. Lawrence will be placed in the church at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at Westend Community Church, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Reginald T. Byrden officiating. Interment will follow in Mayesville Cemetery, Mayesville.

The family will be receiving friends at 975 Jubilee Drive, Sumter, Apartment 102.

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.

HANNAH HICKMON Hannah Hickmon, 68, died on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence.

Born on Dec. 2, 1946, in Lee County, she was a daughter of Jimmy and Iola Bracey Hickmon.

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believe in always come true in art.”

One of the paintings Alao shared, “True Miracles,” is inspired by the life of an oyster.

“What the most extraordinary thing about an oyster is when irritations get into its shell, the way the oyster disposes of these irritations is by making a pearl,” he said. “So just like the oyster, if there are irritations in my life, the best prescription is to make a pearl.”

“If you get irritated by someone, there are two things you can do, irritate them back or become like an oyster and forgive,” he said. “Forgiving people makes pearls out of them.”

Alao taught students a verse from a Nigerian song, and played on an African drum. He also shared a life-size quilt he made.

Alao met Sumter residents Lowell and Sherry Werley at an event in Penn-

Banks.

The family is receiving friends at the residence, 1412 Stewart St., Alcolu.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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John Wilson, 65, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Windsor Manor Nursing Home, Manning.

Born on Nov. 24, 1949, in Rembert, he was a son of Sammie Sr. and Beatrice Bridges Wilson.

Homegoing services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Rafting Creek Baptist Church, 2860 S.C. 261 North, Rembert, with the Rev. Melvin Mack, pastor, and the Rev. Willie Dennis, eulogist.

The remains will be placed in the church for viewing at noon until time of services.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com.

Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

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MAZIE LEE T. YORK COLUMBIA — On Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, Mazie Lee Thompson York, widow of William York, heard her Master’s call at Providence Hospital in Columbia.

Born on Jan. 20, 1932, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Rebecca Wells Thompson.

The family will begin receiving relatives and friends on Monday at the residence, 2102 Mallette Road, Sugar Hill community of Manning.

Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced

by Fleming & Delaine Funeral Home & Chapel.

ADOLPH R. WALKER Adolph Rollins Walker, 77, beloved husband of the late Eva C. Walker, died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

JOE NATHAN GRAHAM JR. Joe Nathan Graham Jr., 52, died on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Asbury United Methodist Church, 355 Pudding Swamp Road, Lynchburg, with the Rev. Shirley A. McKnight, pastor.

Samuels Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MARY D. CHANEY Mary Davis Chaney, 72, departed this life on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Sumter Health & Rehab.

She was born on Sept. 1, 1943, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Essie Davis Davis.

The family will be receiving friends at 15 S. Purdy St., Sumter.

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

RICARDO T. BANKS ALCOLU — Ricardo Thomas “Rick” Banks, 54, died on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

He was born on Feb. 15, 1961, in Washington, D.C., a son of the late William “Billy” and Emma Lucille Houston

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sylvania several years ago. He became friends with their family in Pennsylvania and in Sumter. After floods hit the area in early October, Alao said he wanted to come to South Carolina to help people emotionally through sharing positive messages through art. He specifically came to Millwood because Werley’s granddaughter, Parker Nelson, is a student there.

In 2001, Alao won the United Nations International Art Competition in which 61 countries participated.

His winning entry, “Girls and a Greener Environment,” chronicled the life of a girl from infancy to adulthood and the values she acquired along the paths of life.

Alao will be speaking at a community event at the Sumter First Church of God, 1835 Camden Highway, on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The family is receiving friends at the home, 40 Manville-St. Charles Road, Bishopville.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

Scottie Lee Oxendine, 51, died on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at the home of his sister, who loved being his caretaker.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Annie Mae Oxendine. Mr. Oxendine was a member of the Salvation Army Church and also a member of Carolina Place.

Surviving are four sisters, Angela Oxendine of Summerton, Sherry Oxendine Sanborn (Gary), Luann Oxendine Holliday and Mandy Oxendine Chapman, all of Sumter; a brother, Ralph Justice Oxendine of Sumter; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Leverne Oxendine.

Mr. Oxendine loved to fish.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday in the chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Bobby Baker officiating. Burial will be in Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home of his sister, 365 Trailwood Drive.

Memorials to assist the family during this time would be appreciated and may be made in care of Sherry Sanborn, 365 Trailwood Drive.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Billy Clowney, Mary and Kelly, and Dr. David Whaley for the wonderful care they provided Mr. Oxendine.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

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DOROTHY B. BARRINEAU Dorothy Brantley Barrineau, 91, widow of Julius Porter Barrineau, died on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at her home.

Born in Andrews, she was a daughter of the late Preston Bernard and Agnes Ernie Cox Brantley. Mrs. Barrineau was a member of St. James Lutheran Church.

Surviving are two sons, Julius Keith (J.K.) Barrineau and Stephen Barrineau (Rhonda), both of Sumter; one daughter, Janet Barrineau Derrick (Al) of Sumter; nine grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Margaret

Barrineau.

She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Douglas Barrineau.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at St. James Lutheran Church with the Rev. Keith Getz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dustin Derrick, Douglas Barrineau, Jamie Matlock, Lael Barrineau, Temple King and Nate Barrineau.

Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Brantley and Glen Wilson.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at St. James Lutheran Church and other times at 201 N. Salem Ave. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

C. RAY HILL TIMMONSVILLE — Cecil Ray Hill, 72, died on Thursday evening, Oct. 15, 2015, with his family at his side.

A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Sardis Baptist Church cemetery. The family will greet visitors after the service.

Mr. Hill was born in Florence County, a son of the late Wilbur Ellis and Mildred Locklair Hill. In his senior year of high school, Ray was involved in a diving accident that left him a quadriplegic.

In spite of the tremendous obstacles he faced following his accident, Mr. Hill went on to graduate from Francis Marion College with an undergraduate and master’s degree in psychology. Mr. Hill worked in the Florence County School System as a guidance counselor, until his retirement. He was a devoted Christian and spent a lifetime studying the Bible. He was a member of the Gamecock Club and lifelong Gamecock fan.

Surviving are his sister, Betty Jo Jordan of Timmonsville; a niece, Paula Banks and her husband, Doug, of Charlotte, North Carolina; nephew, Al Jordan and his wife, Sarah, of Sumter; three grandnephews, Philip Jordan, Harris Jordan and Jordan Banks; and one grandniece, Caroline Banks.

He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Dr. Harry Jordan.

Memorials may be made to Sardis Baptist Church, 3129 Sardis Highway, Timmonsville, SC 29161 or charity of choice.

Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto St., Florence, is assisting the family.

You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.laytonandersonfh.com

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9-14 years of age and will A giveaway event will be feature workshops on sciheld at 11 a.m. on Saturence, dance, art, music, day, Oct. 24, at the home of body image, personal safe- Viola Shaw, 186 Green ty and more. Call (803) 983- Lane, Bishopville. Food and 3399. drinks will be served at Clarendon School District One noon. Donated items to be will conduct free vision, hear- given away include: clothes for infants, chiling, speech and developmendren and adults (including tal screenings as part of a big and tall for men); beds; child find effort to identify box springs and mattress students with special sets; sewing machines; needs. Screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at televisions; electric heaters; recliners; and much the Summerton Early more. Music will be providChildhood Center, 8 South St., Summerton, on the fol- ed by Lisa Bradley, Kendra Shaw and Frederika Willowing Thursdays: Nov. 12; son. Apostle Brandon EthDec. 10; Jan. 14, 2016; Feb. eredge will speak. Call 11, 2016; March 10, 2016; Viola Shaw at (803) 428April 14, 2016; and May 12, 2016. Call Sadie Williams at 3488 for details.

(803) 485-2325, extension The Post 10813 25th anniver116. sary banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Zeta Omega Chapter, at Lincoln Trinity Center Gym, 26 Council St. For furwill hold its annual “Breakther information, call (803) fast, Bakery and Books” 773-6700, (803) 968-5219 or breakfast from 9 to 10:30 (803) 406-0748. a.m. today at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 The Sumter High School AthWall St. Tickets are $10 letic Booster Club will hold an each and can be puroyster roast and silent aucchased by calling (803) tion fundraiser from 6 to 9 983-7557. p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Sumter High Athletic A Kroger (Sumter) reunion Fields. Tickets are $35 each will be held 4-7 p.m. today at Pizza Lane, 460 Broad St. or $65 per couple and can be purchased by calling Call Jack or Lisa Hemming at (803) 795-8783; Lillie Wil- (803) 481-4480, extension 6273. Sponsorships are son at (803) 775-9088; or Ann or Carl Fronabarger at also available at $1,000 for eight pairs of tickets and (803) 773-3445. $500 for eight tickets.

The National Alliance on MenMenu will consist of oystal Illness (NAMI) of Sumter ters, barbecue and colwill hold a free cookout for lards. friends, clients and family The Sumter Branch NAACP members of NAMI from 5 to will meet at 5 p.m. on Sun7 p.m. today at the Dillon day, Oct. 25, at Emanuel Park shelter. All SanteeUM Church, 421 S. Main St. Wateree Community Mental Health clients and their The Sumter County Educators families are welcome. Hot Association – Retired will dogs, hamburgers and hold a luncheon meeting at drinks will be provided. At- noon on Wednesday, Oct. tendees are asked to bring 28, at Golden Corral, 2385 their favorite side dish or Walmart Blvd. dessert. Call Fred Harmon The Next Generation Teaching at (803) 905-5620 for deBoys to Be Men Organization tails. will hold a fun festival 11 Lincoln High School Preserva- a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, tion Alumni Association will Oct. 31, at the old fairmeet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, grounds, Silver Road, ManOct. 18, at the Lincoln High ning. There will be food, School cafeteria, 22 Counfun, games, horseback ridcil St. Call James L. Green ing and more. at (803) 968-4173.

The Sumter Branch NAACP The Carolina Coin Club will will host its 32nd Annual Freemeet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, dom Fund Banquet at 7 p.m.

Oct. 20, at the Parks and on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Recreation Department, Sumter County Civic Cen155 Haynsworth St. The ter, 700 W. Liberty St. Dr. club meets on the third Lonnie Randolph Jr., presiTuesday of each month dent of the South Carolina and visitors are always State Conference, NAACP, welcome. Call (803) 775Columbia, will speak.

8840 for more information.

The Shepherd’s Center will Moving Forward, an educahold its annual flea market tional seminar / forum on do- from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on mestic violence, will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at the 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on WednesShepherd’s Center, Trinityday, Oct. 21, at the USC Lincoln Center, 124 Council Sumter Nettles Auditorium. St. S.C. Attorney General Alan

The Midlands Little Women’s Expo will be held 10 a.m.-3

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A day trip or EUGENIA LAST socializing with people you find intellectually stimulating will spark ideas and help you choose an interesting path. Use your ingenuity and you will surprise everyone with the results you get.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider what you can do for the youngsters or seniors in your life.

An opportunity will arise through a conversation you have with someone who has more life experience. A shopping spree or day trip will spark your imagination.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pursue a creative hobby or take on an intellectual challenge. Use words, not actions, to deal with situations that are causing emotional problems. If you discuss your concerns rationally, you will find a solution. Avoid temper tantrums.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The harder you work, the better the results. Say little and do more, and you will not only be considered a team player, but you will enhance your reputation and become a leader. Advancement is within your reach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your ideas will interest someone from a diverse background. Deal with any problems that arise and consider getting involved in a joint venture that will allow you to concentrate on what you do best. Positive changes are in sight.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stick to your game plan. Too much of anything will lead to chaos and loss. Let your intuition guide you instead of assuming someone knows what’s best for you. Don’t let emotional manipulation stand in

DAILY PLANNER

WEATHER

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A loss could result due to overspending, underestimating the cost of something or being too generous with people looking for a handout.

Take a step back and be creative with your cash. Look out for your best interests and future stability.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be anxious and easily agitated by what other people do.

Work on bringing about positive changes that will make your life easier at work and at home.

Discipline and hard work will pay off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ask questions if you feel that something is being left out. It’s up to you to get all the facts before you make a decision that can influence your future. Reward someone who supports and stands behind your decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Shake things up and bring about changes with regard to your vocation or future direction. Pick up skills and explore new possibilities. A lifestyle change may be necessary in order to reach your goals. There is money heading in your direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stick to realistic projects and avoid people who are out to take your money or take advantage of what you have to offer. Don’t limit what you can do by letting your emotions get in the way of a good deal.

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

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Columbia 72/43

Sumter 71/43

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 69/41

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Charleston 72/47

Today: Not as warm with plenty of sunshine. High 69 to 74.

Sunday: Plenty of sunshine. High 61 to 65.

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Myrtle Beach 71/47

Manning 71/45

Today: Plenty of sunshine. Winds light and variable. Clear.

Sunday: Cool with plenty of sun. Winds east 4-8 mph.

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Bishopville 70/43

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1:05 p.m.

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

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your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Plan a day of enjoyment. Get together with friends, relatives or your lover.

Discuss future plans and the changes you want to make and you will get the support you need to achieve your goals.

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LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 FRIDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS FRIDAY

5-14-27-29-32 PowerUp: 3

15-20-29-31-40 Powerball: 1; Powerplay: 2

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PICK 3 FRIDAY

PICK 4 FRIDAY

LUCKY FOR LIFE THURSDAY

2-0-8 and 4-3-2

8-6-2-2 and 9-0-4-0

7-15-18-38-42; Lucky Ball: 9

SUMTER SPCA CAT OF THE WEEK Yang, a spayed and housebroken 6-monthold black and white American short hair, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is sweet and affectionate. Yang loves to be around all people, including children, and is super with other cats and even dogs.

The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com.

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

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP FOOTBALL

Second-half stumble

Barons deal 1st loss to Panthers

BY ROGER LEE Special To The Sumter Item

RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM

Lakewood’s Ikeem Harper (16) uses a stiff arm to fight off Darlington’s Bryson Allen (2) while Allen tears away at his sleeve during the Gators’ 31-14 loss on Friday at J. Frank Baker Stadium.

SUMMERVILLE — Wilson Hall’s varsity football team handed Pinewood Prep its first loss of the season on Friday, beating the Panthers 24-9 at the PP field.

Wilson Hall improved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in SCISA 3A by taking advantage of three Pinewood turnovers and putting together a scoring drive.

The Panthers fell to 7-1 and 4-1.

JARECKI “I’m very proud of our defense,” Wilson Hall coach Adam Jarecki said. “We had opportunities. They gave us opportunities that we didn’t capitalize on, but our defense dug in and kind of took over. We had a couple of botched plays. On punts we had trouble with snaps which is something that up until tonight we were taking for granted.”

After the Panthers earned a safety due to a penalty in the end zone on a punt attempt, Barons’ linebacker/receiver Sam Watford picked off a Pinewood pass and returned it 65 yards for a touchdown.

Wilson Hall held a 6-2 lead after the extra point attempt was blocked.

Wilson Hall then made a defensive stop and drove 74 yards for a touchdown. Robert James scored on a 1-yard run and then converted the 2-point run for a 14-2 lead.

Later, the Panthers drove 81 yards to score on a 1-yard run by Leslie Redden to pull within 14-9 at halftime.

In the second half, the Barons turned a fumble recovery into a 4-yard TD run by Watford and an interception and 45-yard return by Greyson Young into a 27-yard field

Darlington’s late surge dooms Lakewood in 31-14 Homecoming defeat

SEE BARONS, PAGE B3

PREP FOOTBALL

BY EDDIE LITAKER Special To The Sumter Item At halftime of Friday’s Homecoming football game against Darlington at J. Frank Baker Stadium, Lakewood High School was very much alive for a second consecutive Region VI-3A victory, trailing 6-0 after a late Falcon score.

Darlington took the opening kickoff of the second half and put up a quick score that set the tone for the rest of the game as the Falcons pulled away for a 31-14 win.

The loss dropped the Gators to 1-7 overall and 1-2 in the region while Darlington moved to 5-2 and 2-0, Running back Thomas Wheeler was the catalyst for Darlington’s sec-

ond-half opening drive, breaking off a 50-yard run that moved the ball to the Lakewood 21. From there, quarterback Frankie Johnson ran 19 yards to set up his own 2-yard scoring run for a 12-0 Falcon lead, After a defensive stop, Darlington would go up 18-0 with a 17-yard

SEE STUMBLE, PAGE B3

CLEMSON 5 KEYS TO VICTORY

THURSDAY

Sumter 42, West Florence 7

FRIDAY

Marlboro County 41, Crestwood 26 Darlington 31, Lakewood 14 Hartsville 35, Manning 0 Kingstree 52, Lee Central 46 Hannah-Pamplico 35, East Clarendon 25 Scott’s Branch 8, Timmonsville 6 Wilson Hall 24, Pinewood Prep 9 Laurence Manning 58, Ben Lippen 14 Thomas Sumter 14, Orangeburg Prep 8

USC 5 KEYS TO VICTORY

Pesky Eagles always play Tigers close Win gives Carolina, Elliott momentum

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com So much for all of those people who speculated that the Clemson football team was facing a “trap” game against Georgia Tech last week. The only team CLEMSON trapped in GAMEDAY that game was the WHO: Boston College Yellow (3-3, 0-3 ACC) at (5) Jackets, Clemson (5-0, 2-0 ACC) who had it WHEN: 7 p.m. on their WHERE: Memorial schedule Stadium, Clemson and had to TV: ESPNU play it.

RADIO: WWBD-FM That 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7 was easily the Tigers’ most complete game of the season, more so than the 24-22 victory over Notre Dame the week before. While Tech didn’t offer the same talent level as the Fighting Irish, Clemson absolutely blistered it on both sides of the football.

As the 5-0 and fifth-ranked Tigers prepare to play host to Boston College, this is the “trap” game of which they need to be afraid, very afraid. Just kidding.

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson’s Jayron Kearse, center, and Richard Yeargin, back, look to help the Tigers roll past Boston College today at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.

With the pounding of Georgia Tech, Clemson proved it was above “trap” games.

That being said, Boston College, for whatever reason, has been a

team that has fought the Tigers tooth and nail over the past few years. Although Clemson hasn’t

SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B4

Boy. You talk about a game with no meaning. Two teams squaring off to get out of the basement of the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division.

That’s what you have when South Carolina plays host to Vanderbilt today.

What’s that? Oh yeah. I guess there will be a little bit of excitement since the South Carolina State Fair will be taking place on the other side of George Rogers Boulevard. That’s something to look forward to doing before and after the game, heck, maybe even during the game.

Say that again.

That’s right; this will be the first USC game without Steve Spurrier at the helm in over 10-

USC GAMEDAY WHO: Vanderbilt (2-3, 0-2 SEC) at South Carolina (2-4, 0-4 SEC) WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia TV: SEC Network RADIO: WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5

plus years. He’ll be watching from afar on ESPN’s “College GameDay” set in Ann Arbor, Mich., no doubt wooing Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio back to his alma mater. As you know, Dantonio’s already bought a house on Lake Murray.

Back to the game

SEE USC, PAGE B4

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Joey Jaco, second from left, Columbia director of Utilities and Engineering, shows NASCAR drivers Joey Logano, center, and Jordan Anderson,, rear center, the work at the Columbia Canal on Thursday. Logano wanted a firsthand look at some of the damage that had been done by flood waters nearly two weeks ago.

NASCAR points leader tours S.C. flood damage

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Sprint Cup points leader Joey Logano stood looking at the two massive breaches along the Columbia Canal caused by the devastating floods in South Carolina earlier this month.

“It’s incredible to see this,’’ he said quietly.

Logano was on hand Thursday to visit with first responders and workers repairing the waterway that provides clean drinking water to South Carolina’s capital city.

“When you think about how close to home this is, to come out here and see some of the damage, it goes straight to your heart,’’ said Logano, who sits atop the NASCAR standings with six races left in the season.

Logano, who was heading to the Kansas Speedway on Thursday for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race, wanted a

firsthand look at some of the damage that had been done by floodwaters nearly two weeks ago.

There were at least 19 deaths attributed to the floods and the weather in South Carolina. Families, cities and counties will continue cleanup and fixing damaged roadways for months.

Logano said he came to Columbia because he saw the disastrous pictures on TV, heard the stories of people who had lost their homes and wanted to help. The Joey Logano Foundation is donating $50,000 to three disaster-relief agencies for those affected by the flood, he said.

“The least we can do is come down here and keep some awareness on this,’’ Logano said.

“There are still a lot of people trying to clean up, trying to get their homes straight.’’

Logano visited with Columbia firefights and members of the Salvation Army work-

ing to feed those spending long hours draining and re-damming the canal. Huge dump trucks full of heavy boulders dropped them in place as Logano watched.

He also visited a neighborhood where many houses and townhomes were deemed unlivable, its residents losing everything they had.

“It’s our duty as people, as humans to go help,’’ Logano said.

“That’s what we’re on this earth for.’’

The NASCAR driver signed hats for the firefighters and others, then was given a tour of canal area.

Logano won last week at Charlotte Motor Speedway, guaranteeing him a spot when the field of 12 championship contenders is cut to eight after races in Kansas and Talladega.

“It was great to win and know what happens the next two weeks won’t affect us,’’ Logano said.

Edwards heads to Kansas hoping for Chase victory on home track

BY DAVE SKRETTA The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Carl Edwards threw out the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals last season, and remembers walking back to the dugout afterward when one of the players pulled him aside.

“It was so nerveracking,’’ Edwards recalled. “One of the pitchers looked at me and said, ‘It’s awfully lonely up there, isn’t it?’ And I said, ‘Yes, EDWARDS sir!’’’

Probably as nerveracking as the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

Edwards was part of a four-car stable from Joe Gibbs Racing that qualified for NASCAR’s version of the postseason. But after lousy runs last weekend at Charlotte put Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch in trouble, the pressure is on Edwards and Denny Hamlin to carry the flag.

Edwards still believes in the power of the Gibbs cars, which collectively won 13 times this season, more than any other team. But with only Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway and next week’s race at Talladega before the Chase trims four more drivers for the three-race “eliminator’’ round, the tension in the garage area Friday morning was palpable.

“So much can happen at this race and obviously the next race, this whole thing can get turned around,’’ Edwards said. “This format, by design, it’s almost impossible to predict.’’

One thing that is clear: Winning means an automatic ticket to the next round.

And make no mistake, there is no other track where Edwards would love to follow suit than Kansas Speedway.

The native of Columbia, Missouri, considers the tri-oval his home speed-

HOLLYWOOD CASINO 400 LINEUP

By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Kansas Speedway Kansas City, Kan. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 195.503 mph.

2. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 195.454.

3. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 194.826.

4. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 194.756.

5. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 194.735.

6. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 194.623.

7. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 194.37.

8. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 194.363.

9. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 194.335.

10. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 194.301.

11. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 194.161.

12. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 193.861.

13. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 194.056.

14. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 194.035.

15. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 194.

16. (33) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 193.993.

17. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 193.833.

18. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 193.743.

19. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 193.715.

20. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 193.486.

21. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 193.34.

22. (55) David Ragan, Toyota, 193.313.

23. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 193.036.

24. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 193.036.

25. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 192.342.

26. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 191.795.

27. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 191.714.

28. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 191.707.

29. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 191.435.

30. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 190.995.

31. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 190.766.

32. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 190.59.

33. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 190.04.

34. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 189.527.

35. (34) Brett Moffitt, Ford, 189.487.

36. (26) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 189.321.

37. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

38. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

39. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, Owner Points.

40. (23) Jeb Burton, Toyota, Owner Points.

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

42. (98) Reed Sorenson, Ford, Owner Points.

43. (32) Will Kimmel, Ford, Owner Points.

Failed to Qualify 44. (62) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, 185.211.

way, and it has been kind to him in the past, with six top-five finishes and a second-place run in 2008.

But he’s also never won at the track.

Edwards has proven he can reach victory lane in his first season with Gibbs, winning two of NASCAR’s premier races in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte and the Southern 500 at Darlington. But those wins merely ensured he would be around for the playoffs.

7:40 a.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – Liverpool vs. Tottenham (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

9 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Portugal Masters Third Round from Vilamoura, Portugal (GOLF).

9:30 a.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match – Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen (FOX SPORTS 1).

9:30 a.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match – Herther Berlin vs. Schalke 04 (FOX SPORTS 2).

9:55 a.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – Manchester United vs.

Everton (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

10 a.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match –Aston Villa vs. Chelsea (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

11:30 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Practice from Kansas City, Kan. (CNBC).

Noon – College Football: Memphis at Mississippi (WOLO 25).

Noon – College Football: West Virginia at Baylor (WACH 57).

Noon – College Football: Bucknell at Army (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

Noon – College Football: Louisville at Florida State (ESPN).

Noon – College Football: Tulsa at East Carolina (ESPNEWS).

Noon – College Football: Iowa at Northwestern (ESPN2).

Noon – College Football: South Florida at Connecticut (ESPNU).

Noon – College Football: Texas Tech at Kansas (FOX SPORTS 1).

Noon – College Football: Florida International at Middle Tennessee State (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

Noon – College Football: Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State (SEC NETWORK).

12:20 p.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match – Borussia Moncengladbach vs.

Eintracht Frankfurt (FOX SPORTS 2).

12:30 p.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – Arsenal vs. Watford (WIS 10).

12:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 Pole Qualifying from Kansas City, Kan. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

2 p.m. – College Football: Bowie State at Virginia State (ASPIRE).

2 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour San Antonio Championship Second Round from San Antonio (GOLF).

2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Practice from Kansas City, Kan. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Dutch League Match – Excelsior vs. PSV (UNIVISION).

3:30 p.m. – College Football: Alabama at Texas A&M (WLTX 19).

3:30 p.m. – College Football: Oklahoma at Kansas State (WOLO 25).

3:30 p.m. – College Football: Air Force at Colorado State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

3:30 p.m. – College Football: Michigan State at Michigan (ESPN).

3:30 p.m. – College Football: Nebraska at Minnesota (ESPN2).

3:30 p.m. – College Football: Virginia Tech at Miami (ESPNU).

3:30 p.m. – College Football: Syracuse at Virginia (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

3:55 p.m. – International Soccer: FIFA U-17 World Cup Match – United States vs. Nigeria (FOX SPORTS 2).

4 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Andre Dirrell vs.

Blake Caparello in a Super Middleweight Bout and Lamont Peterson vs. Felix Diaz in a Welterweight Bout from Fairfax, Va. (WIS 10).

4 p.m. – Major League Baseball: American League Championship Series Game Two – Toronto at Kansas City (FOX SPORTS 1).

4 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 from Kansas City, Kan. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK, WEGX-FM 92.9).

4 p.m. – College Football: Vanderbilt at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKTFM 107.5).

5 p.m. – PGA Golf: Frys.com Open Third Round from Napa, Calif. (GOLF).

5:30 p.m. – NBA Preseason Basketball: Orlando vs. Flamengo from Rio de Janeiro (NBA TV).

5:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Dorados de Sinaloa vs. Cruz Azul (UNIVISION).

6:55 p.m. – International Soccer: FIFA U-17 World Cup Match – Croatia vs. Chile (FOX SPORTS 2).

7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Carolina at Washington (SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. – College Football: Florida at Louisiana State (ESPN).

7 p.m. – College Football: Texas Christian at Iowa State (ESPN2).

7 p.m. – College Football: Boston College at Clemson (ESPNU, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7).

7 p.m. – College Football: Wake Forest at North Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. – College Football: Southern California at Notre Dame (WIS 10).

7:30 p.m. – College Football: Central Florida at Temple (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

7:30 p.m. – College Football: Missouri at Georgia (SEC NETWORK).

7:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Pachuca vs. Tigres (UNIVISION).

8 p.m. – College Football: Penn State at Ohio State (WOLO 25).

8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: National League Championship Series Game One – Chicago Cubs at New York Mets (TBS).

9 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Pacific at Brigham Young (BYUTV).

9 p.m. – College Football: Arizona at Colorado (FOX SPORTS 1).

9:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Monterrey vs. Jaguares (UNIVISION).

10 p.m. – College Football: Arizona State at Utah (ESPN).

10 p.m. – NBA Preseason Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State from San Diego (NBA TV).

10:30 p.m. – College Football: Oregon at Washington (ESPN2).

10:30 p.m. – College Football: San Diego State at San Jose State (ESPNU).

11:30 p.m. – LPGA Golf: KEB-HanaBank Championship Final Round from Incheon, South Korea (GOLF).

MLB POSTSEASON LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

(Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League Friday: Toronto at Kansas City (late) Today: Toronto (Price 18-5) at Kansas City (Ventura 13-8), 4:07 p.m. (FS1) Monday: Kansas City (Cueto 11-13) at Toronto (Stroman 4-0), 8:07 p.m. (FS1) Tuesday: Kansas City at Toronto (Dickey 1111), TBA (FOX or FS1) x-Wednesday: Kansas City at Toronto, TBA (FOX or FS1) x-Oct. 23: Toronto at Kansas City, TBA (FOX or FS1) x-Oct. 24: Toronto at Kansas City, TBA (FOX or FS1) National League All games televised by TBS Today: Chicago (Lester 11-12) at New York (Harvey 13-8), 8:07 p.m.

Sunday: Chicago (Arrieta 22-6) at New York, 8:07 p.m.

Tuesday: New York at Chicago, TBA Wednesday: New York at Chicago, TBA x-Thursday: New York at Chicago, TBA x-Oct. 24: Chicago at New York, TBA x-Oct. 25: Chicago at New York, TBA

NBA PRESEASON

By The Associated Press ATLANTIC DIVISION

Charlotte Atlanta Orlando Washington Miami CENTRAL DIVISION Indiana Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Cleveland

W 2 1 3 2 1

L 0 0 2 2 2

Pct 1.000 1.000 .600 .500 .333

GB – 1/2 1/2 1 1 1/2

W 4 3 3 1 1

L 0 0 2 1 3

Pct 1.000 1.000 .600 .500 .250

GB – 1/2 1 1/2 2 3

.667 .400 .000 .000

1/2 1 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2

W 2 3 2 2 1

L 0 1 2 2 3

Pct 1.000 .750 .500 .500 .250

GB – – 1 1 2

W 4 2 2 1 0

L 1 1 2 3 4

Pct .800 .667 .500 .250 .000

GB – 1 1 1/2 2 1/2 3 1/2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Indiana 107, Cleveland 85 Golden State 123, Houston 101

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

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

Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

New York at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Sacramento vs. New Orleans at Lexington, Ky., 7 p.m.

Miami at Houston, 8 p.m.

Washington at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Golden State vs. L.A. Lakers at San Diego, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 1 p.m.

Detroit at San Antonio, 4 p.m.

Minnesota at Memphis, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Denver at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Utah at Portland, 9 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS

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

W 4 3 3 1

L 0 1 2 3

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .750 .600 .250

PF 149 95 124 65

PA 76 55 105 101

W 3 1 1 1

L 2 3 4 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .600 .250 .200 .200

PF 99 102 97 93

PA 113 91 135 145

W 5 3 2 1

L 0 2 3 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .600 .400 .200

PF 148 120 118 123

PA 101 95 132 137

W 5 2 2 1

L 0 3 3 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .400 .400 .200

PF 113 116 107 117

PA 79 134 124 143

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

W 3 2 2 2

L 2 3 3 3

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .600 .400 .400 .400

PF 132 101 97 117

PA 109 131 104 103

W 4 5 2 2

L 0 1 3 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .833 .400 .333

PF 108 183 110 134

PA 71 143 148 164

W 5 2 2 0

L 0 2 3 5

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .500 .400 .000

PF 137 80 86 83

PA 81 73 142 138

W 4 2 2 1

L 1 3 3 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .800 .400 .400 .200

PF 190 84 111 75

PA 90 113 98 140

THURSDAY’S GAME

New Orleans 31, Atlanta 21

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Kansas City at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Miami at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

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

Arizona at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Cincinnati at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Chicago at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Denver at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.

Baltimore at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

San Diego at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m.

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

Open: Dallas, Oakland, St. Louis, Tampa Bay

MONDAY’S GAME

N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP Montreal 5 Detroit 3 Florida 4 Tampa Bay 5 Ottawa 5 Buffalo 4 Boston 4 Toronto 3 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP N.Y. Rangers 5 N.Y. Islanders 4 Philadelphia 4 Washington 3 Pittsburgh 4 Carolina 3 New Jersey 3 Columbus 4

W 5 3 3 3 3 1 1 0

L 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 2

OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Pts 10 6 6 6 6 2 2 1

GF 16 11 14 17 16 8 13 5

GA 6 4 5 14 13 12 18 12

W 3 2 2 2 1 0 0 0

L 2 1 1 1 3 3 3 4

OT 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 6 5 5 4 2 0 0 0

GF 13 11 7 9 5 5 5 9

GA 13 12 10 9 8 10 11 20

L 0 1 1 1 1 3 2

OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 6 6 6 6 6 4 2

GF 12 15 15 10 13 10 12

GA 9 8 11 6 9 13 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION Minnesota Winnipeg Dallas Nashville St. Louis Chicago Colorado PACIFIC DIVISION

GP W 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 5 2 3 1

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 4 3 0 1 7 12 5 San Jose 3 3 0 0 6 12 1 Arizona 4 3 1 0 6 13 6 Calgary 3 1 2 0 2 7 11 Anaheim 3 0 2 1 1 1 8 Los Angeles 3 0 3 0 0 2 12 Edmonton 4 0 4 0 0 5 13 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

W 4 2 2 1 0

L 1 3 3 2 5

Pct .800 .400 .400 .333 .000

GB – 2 2 2 4

Pct 1.000

GB –

N.Y. Islanders 4, Nashville 3 Pittsburgh 2, Ottawa 0 Washington 4, Chicago 1 Montreal 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 Dallas 5, Tampa Bay 3 Florida 3, Buffalo 2 St. Louis 4, Edmonton 2 Minnesota 4, Arizona 3

FRIDAY’S GAMES

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION Memphis

Sacramento Phoenix Golden State L.A. Clippers L.A. Lakers

1 3 3 3

THURSDAY’S GAMES

EASTERN CONFERENCE New York Boston Toronto Philadelphia Brooklyn SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Oklahoma City Denver Portland Utah Minnesota PACIFIC DIVISION

2 2 0 0

W 2

L 0

San Jose at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

St. Louis at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Colorado at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

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

TODAY’S GAMES

Detroit at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Florida, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Washington, 7 p.m.

San Jose at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Calgary, 10 p.m.

Boston at Arizona, 10 p.m.

PREP SPORTS

THE SUMTER ITEM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015

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GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP

WH sweeps Indians in regular-season finale

Knights drop 12th straight game

ORANGEBURG — Wilson Hall’s varsity volleyball team finished its regular season with a 3-0 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Thursday at the OP gymnasium.

The Lady Barons won by the scores of 25-17, 25-22, 25-21. WH improved to 23-2 overall and finished 8-0 in SCISA Region II-3A. Courtney Clark had 12 kills and nine assists to lead Wilson Hall. Danielle deHoll had seven kills and 13 assists, Caroline Clark had seven kills and Lauren Hill had seven digs and four aces.

SUMTER 3 SOUTH FLORENCE 0

FLORENCE — Sumter High School defeated South Florence 3-0 on Thursday at the SFHS gymnasium.

The Lady Gamecocks won by the scores of 25-15, 26-24, 25-19.

Aubrey Rickard had 18 assists and eight kills for SHS, while McKenzie Michelson had 11 assists and one ace. Bri Tyler had two aces, five kills and three digs and Margaret McMahon had eight kills.

ROBERT E. LEE 3 TRINITY-BYRNES 1

DARLINGTON — Robert E. Lee Academy defeated Trinity-Byrnes 3-1 on Tuesday at the T-B gymnasium.

REL won by the scores of 25-13, 22-25, 25-18, 25-13.

Reghan Griffin had seven digs and four assists to lead the Lady Cavaliers, who are 19-4 overall and 6-0 in region play. Ivy Watts had five assists and four blocks.

On Monday in Bishopville, REL defeated The King’s Academy 3-1 by the scores of 25-11, 28-26, 23-25, 25-10.

Griffin had three kills and four assists, Watts had three assists, three kills and two blocks and Madison Copeland had two kills and three assists.

DALZELL — Crestwood High School lost its 12th straight game on Friday, falling to Marlboro County 41-26 at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium.

The Knights fell to 0-8 overall and 0-3 in Region VI-3A. Marlboro improved to 4-4 and 2-1.

ville on Friday at the THS field.

The Eagles are 1-1 in Region VII-1A. HANNAH-PAMPLICO 35 EAST CLARENDON 25

over Ben Lippen on Thursday at Billy Chitwood Field.

Garrett Black rushed for 84 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead LMA. Trey Sharpe also scored twice. Jake Jordan and Wyatt Rowland both ran for a touchdown and Justin Lowder returned an interception for a score.

PAMPLICO — East Clarendon High School lost to Hannah-Pamplico 35-25 on Friday at the H-P field.

EC dropped to 0-2 in Region VII1A and 1-6 overall.

B TEAM FOOTBALL

KINGSTREE 52

SUMTER 20

HARTSVILLE 35

LEE CENTRAL 46

MANNING 0

GREELEYVILLE — Lee Central fell to 1-6 on the season with a 52-46 loss to Kingstree on Friday at the C.E. Murray field.

The Stallions fell to 0-2 in Region VII-2A, while Kingstree improved to 3-4 and 1-1.

FORT DORCHESTER 14 Sumter High School improved to 2-4 with a 20-14 victory over Fort Dorchester on Wednesday.

Ontra Harvin tossed a 42-yard touchdown pass to Keron Benbow and also ran for a 2-point conversion. Jonathan Harris scored on a 12-yard run and Jareek Singleton on an 8-yard run.

Jakheem led the defense with two interceptions and he also returned a punt 30 yards.

KELLEYTOWN — Top-ranked Hartsville High School improved to 8-0 with a 35-0 victory over Manning on Friday at Kelleytown Stadium.

The Monarchs fell to 2-5 and 0-2.

THOMAS SUMTER 14

JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL

ORANGEBURG PREP 8

ORANGEBURG — Thomas Sumter Academy picked up its first SCISA Region I-2A victory on Friday by topping Orangeburg Prep 14-8 at the OP field.

The Generals are 2-4 overall and 1-1 in region play.

WILSON HALL 51

SCOTT’S BRANCH 8

ORANGEBURG PREP 8 Brad Goodson ran for four touchdowns and Emory Moore intercepted three passes to lead Wilson Hall to a 51-8 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Thursday at Spencer Field.

Goodson scored on runs of 6, 28, 51 and 57 yards for the Barons, who improved to 4-2.

Burgess Jordan had an 82-yard touchdown run and returned an interception 42 yards for a score.

Landon VanPatten ran for a score and Mills Herlong was 6-for-7 on extra point attempts and kicked a 34-yard field goal.

TIMMONSVILLE 6

LAURENCE MANNING 56

TIMMONSVILLE — Scott’s Branch High School improved to 3-4 on the season with an 8-6 double-overtime win over Timmons-

BEN LIPPEN 12

LAURENCE MANNING 58 BEN LIPPEN 14

COLUMBIA — Laurence Manning Academy fell behind 14-0 before rallying for a 58-14 victory over Ben Lippen on Friday at the BL field.

LMA improved to 6-2 overall and 5-2 in SCISA 3A play.

MANNING – Laurence Manning Academy improved to 4-0 on the season with a 56-12 victory

WILSON HALL 12 ORANGEBURG PREP 8

Wilson Hall improved to 4-2 with a 12-8 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Thursday at Spencer Field.

Nathan Harris ran for a touchdown and Wise Segars caught a scoring pass from Denson Crisler.

Crisler also had an interception.

BEN LIPPEN 14 LAURENCE MANNING 0

MANNING — Laurence Manning Academy suffered its first loss of the season on Thursday, falling to undefeated Ben Lippen 14-0 at Billy Chitwood Field.

Jonathan Griffith had 12 tackles and six quarterback sacks to lead LMA, which fell to 5-1.

VARSITY TENNIS LAURENCE MANNING 5 ORANGEBURG PREP 4 ORANGEBURG — Laurence Manning Academy defeated Orangeburg Prep 5-4 on Wednesday at Hillcrest Golf and Tennis Complex.

SINGLES 1 – Adison Walter (OP) defeated Mason Ham 6-2, 7-5.

2 – Mackenzie Ham (LMA) defeated Annika Gupta 6-3, 6-2.

3 – Kaela Johnson (LMA) defeated Keagan Riser 6-2, 6-1.

4 – Mary Stack Summers (OP) defeated Corie Walton 6-2, 6-1.

5 – Allie Johnson (LMA) defeated Joanna Hinds 6-3, 6-4.

6 – Cate Williams (OP) defeated Laura Johnson 4-6, 6-2, 10-7.

DOUBLES 1 – Walter/Summer (OP) defeated Mac. Ham/K. Johnson 8-4.

2 – Mas. Ham/A. Johnson (LMA) defeated Gupta/Riser 8-4.

3 – Walton/L. Johnson (LMA) defeated Riley Frierson/ Williams 9-7.

JUNIOR VARSITY TENNIS MANNING 5 LAURENCE MANNING 4 MANNING — Manning High School defeated Laurence Manning Academy 5-4 on Tuesday at Althea Gibson Tennis Complex.

SINGLES 1 – Madison Ham (LMA) defeated Marie Joyner 8-4.

2 – Shaniya Gamble (M) defeated Katherine Matthews 8-0.

3 – Emily Thighpen (M) defeated Lundee Olsen 8-4.

4 – Carrie Rickenbaker (LMA) defeated Paisley Lesaine 8-1.

5 – Megan Grace Geddings (M) defeated Macey Wilson 8-5.

6 – Kailyn Vicente (M) defeated Caroline Robinson 8-5.

DOUBLES 1 – Madison Sexton/Emily Wearden (M) defeated Olsen/ Matthews 9-7.

2 – Ham/Rickenbaker (LMA) defeated Katey Ann Anderson/Lacey Fralix 8-1.

3 – Wilson/Robinson (LMA) defeated Riley Floyd/Isabella Darby 8-2.

JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ROBERT E. LEE 2 TRINITY-BYRNES 1

DARLINGTON — Robert E. Lee Academy improved to 14-1 with a 2-1 victory over Trinity-Byrnes on Tuesday at the T-B gymnasium.

REL won by the scores of 25-10, 18-25, 25-16.

Sara Abbett Kirven had six aces and two assists for the Lady Cavaliers, while Alli Williams had six aces, four kills and two digs.

On Monday in Bishopville, REL beat The King’s Academy 2-0 by the scores of 25-13, 25-8.

Kirven had four assists and Williams added three kills.

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL LEE CENTRAL 2 FAIRFIELD CENTRAL 1 BISHOPVILLE — Lee Central defeated Fairfield Central 2-1 on Thursday at the LC gymnasium.

Keionnah Dennis had two aces for the Lady Stallions, Breanna Jenkins had two blocks and Tashanna Harris had three kills.

BARONS FROM PAGE B1 goal by Andrew McCaffrey.

“We played as hard as we have all year,” Jarecki said.

“Defensively, it was probably the best game we’ve played all year. I’m proud of the way we dug in and hung in.”

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Darlington’s Elmo Johnson, right, grabs the facemask of Lakewood’s Deondrae Cisse to hold off a tackle during the Falcons’ 31-14 victory on Friday at J. Frank Baker Stadium.

STUMBLE FROM PAGE B1 Johnson run that capped a 9-play, 78-yard drive. Darius Green intercepted an Ikeem Harper pass on the first play after the ensuing kickoff, but the Gator defense would come up with a fumble recovery at its 4 to thwart another Darlington drive.

Lakewood finally found some offense thanks to the legs, and moves, of Terry Singleton, who broke down the right side for an 86-yard scamper to the end zone.

Blake Carraher’s PAT

kick cut the Falcons’ lead to 18-7.

Darlington added scores on a 7-yard Elmo Johnson run and a 45yard Wheeler sprint before the Gators closed the scoring with a 40yard Singleton spurt at the 2:37 mark of the final quarter.

The first half was an exercise in frustration for both teams as penalties were abundant.

Lakewood was flagged for seven infractions totaling 40 yards while Darlington drew six flags for a loss of 46 yards.

Fumbles also ended scoring opportunities for

both teams. Lakewood took the opening kickoff and drove from its 46 to the Darlington 8 before the ball hit the turf and the Falcons came away with the recovery.

Darlington launched an impressive drive that began at its 7 and reached as far as the Gator 3, with Johnson rushing for 66 yards on four carries, including a 54-yard scamper to the 5.

On second-and-goal from the 3, Johnson lost 16 yards after a high snap sailed over his head. A procedure penalty against the Falcons followed by a 3-yard loss on a pass from Johnson to

Wheeler left Darlington with a fourth-and-goal from the 27. A Johnson pass fell incomplete to end the drive.

The Gators took over at the 27, but could not register a first down, giving the ball back to the Falcons at their 40 after a punt. From there, Darlington drove to the 11 before a holding penalty nullified a Johnson touchdown run. The next two plays resulted in an offside penalty against the Falcons and a fumble after a reception by Green. The Gators took over at their 15 after coming away with the recovery.

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THE SUMTER ITEM

USC FROM PAGE B1 though. Shawn Elliott will be getting the first of his six auditions as the interim head coach of a team that is 2-4 overall and 0-4 in the SEC. How the rest of this season plays out for the Gamecocks will be interesting to say the least, assuming they win this game. A win with an off week following offers a chance to build some enthusiasm. A loss leaves that sickening feeling you get in the pit of your stomach in anticipation of the final five games for Carolina fans.

To avoid that, following are five things that USC needs to have happen today.

1. RIDE THE WAVE

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina’s new interim head coach Shawn Elliott will try to lead the Gamecocks to a victory against Vanderbilt today at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

Interim coach leads USC against Vandy

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Shawn Elliott gathered South Carolina’s assistant coaches for his first meeting as the Gamecocks interim head coach.

“You all with me?’’ Elliott asked.

After getting “Yeses’’ all round, he thought, “Well, what else are you going to say?’’

What else is there to say as South Carolina (2-4, 0-4 Southeastern Conference) ends a tumultuous week with its home game against Vanderbilt (2-3, 0-2).

It’s Elliott’s first game as head coach — and the first game for South Carolina since Steve Spurrier resigned on Monday night.

Athletic director Ray Tanner said after meeting with several assistants and team captains, Elliott became the best choice to lead the troubled program forward.

Spurrier told players in meetings earlier in the week that the program needed a “new voice’’ going forward. Elliott’s voice is booming and passionate, perhaps the antidote to a

struggling season.

Elliott said his only focus this week is “beat Vanderbilt.’’

The Gamecocks, who have a bye the following week, are looking for any reason to feel good about themselves.

The season, which Spurrier thought would bring the program back toward its three 11-win years from 2011-13, instead has spiraled downward with a home loss to Kentucky and blowout defeats by Georgia and No. 6 LSU. Now, it’s up to Elliott, the former offensive line coach, to turn things around.

“It’s important to get this behind us,’’ he said. “It’s not business as usual. This doesn’t happen every day.’’

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason understands the opposing energy his team will face this weekend.

“You have to fight through those emotional highs and just make sure your guys level out,’’ he said. “That’s why we’re trying to do some things in practice to help us start fast.’’

ORTH-QUAKE South Carolina will go

with former walk-on Perry Orth at quarterback this week. Orth played against LSU and threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns.

One-time starter Connor Mitch was working with the team after missing the last four games with a separated shoulder and could see action.

Whatever that wave is — excitement, enthusiasm, anticipation, nervousness, fear, etc. — it will be there today with the drastic change that has transpired over the week. The South Carolina players need to jump on board and use it to their advantage.

If there is ever a reason for a 2-4 team that has struggled to be motivated this is it. And let’s face it, right now USC is not good enough to not be motivated for any opponent.

2. ESTABLISH THE RUN If Brandon Wilds is available, great; if not, give the ball to David Williams and Shon Carson steadily. For good measure, mix in a little Wildcat and stick it in the hands of Pharoh Cooper. Do not give up the running game because there is a lack of early success.

Being able to run the football with a modicum of success will open the passing game for Perry Orth, Connor Mitch or Lorenzo Nunez, whoever is tak-

The biggest issue Vanderbilt has had this season is getting started with the opening kickoff. The Commodores have been outscored 17-9 in the first quarter and 25-23 in the second.

“That’s something that has to change, especially when you’re playing on the road against an SEC team,’’ center Spencer Pulley said.

“There’s going to be a big crowd with a lot of emotion.’’

WILDS RETURN South Carolina running back Brandon Wilds could return this week after missing the past three games with bruised ribs. The fifthyear senior was expected to play last week, but instead pulled himself out of the contest because he still felt pain.

Tigers look to take another step against Boston College yards and 35 points a game behind quarterback Deshaun Watson and tailback Wayne Gallman.

CLEMSON’S DEFENSE

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and head coach Dabo Swinney, center, look to keep the momentum going today when they face Boston College at Memorial Stadium in Clemson. secutive victory over an unranked opponent.

The Eagles won’t make it easy. They come with the country’s top defense and have given up just two — that’s right, two — offensive touchdowns this season.

But they haven’t played on offense like Clemson, which is averaging 431

Again, I don’t go here because tight end Jerell Adams is a local kid from Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton. I go here because he is easily the Gamecocks’ No. 2 receiving option behind Cooper, and he has 13 catches on the season. That’s just over two a game.

Yes, Adams has an occasional drop, but when he catches the ball good things normally happen. Again, there is nothing wrong with an underneath pass. If you start at your 20yard line and complete 10 8-yard passes, you have six points. Easy math.

4. STOP THE RUN Vanderbilt is literally a 50-50 run-pass offense. The Commodores, who are 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the SEC, have ran the ball 199 times and passed it 196 times.

Vandy is averaging 255 yards passing a game and just 157 running the ball. That’s not a bad number, but it’s obvious what it does better. Therefore, USC needs to focus on taking away the run and not let that be part of the offense.

Of course, that’s been easier said than done for the Carolina defense as it has struggled to stop both the pass and the run.

5. STAY GOOD ON SPECIAL TEAMS Special teams has easily been the strength of the Gamecocks.

Elliott Fry has been steady as a placekicker, Sean Kelly the same as a punter. Heck, Rashad Fenton returned a kickoff 96 yards for a score last week against Louisiana State, the first time that has happened at South Carolina since 2002.

The Gamecocks need more of the same today.

COLLEGE SCHEDULE STATE TODAY

(5) Clemson vs. Boston College, 7 p.m. (ESPNU, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUBFM 102.7) Vanderbilt at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5) Western Carolina at Wofford, 2 p.m.

Citadel at Samford, 3 p.m. (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240) Charleston Southern at Presbyterian, 2 p.m.

Howard at South Carolina State, 2 p.m.

Newberry at Carson-Newman, 3 p.m.

Tusculum at North Greenville, 2:30 p.m.

Clark Atlanta at Benedict, 2 p.m.

Limestone at Brevard, 7 p.m.

ACC TODAY

(11) Florida State vs. Louisville, noon (ESPN) Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech, 12:30 p.m.

Virginia Tech at Miami, 3:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Syracuse at Virginia, 3:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTSOUTH) Wake Forest at North Carolina, 7 p.m.

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SEC Auburn 30, Kentucky 27

CLEMSON — This is always a week Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reflects on his life’s journey.

That’s because it was seven years ago on Oct. 13 when Swinney was elevated to the Tigers head coach.

He replaced Tommy Bowden in midseason with Clemson in freefall.

“We’ve come a long way in the seven years since that time,’’ Swinney said this week.

The fifth-ranked Tigers (5-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) attempt to take another step forward when they face Boston College (3-3, 0-3) today.

Swinney was a littleknown receivers coach at Clemson was he was placed into the head coach’s office by former athletic director Terry Don Phillips.

Swinney’s first coaching victory came at Boston College in 2008, a week after losing his debut game against Georgia Tech.

These days, Swinney has the Tigers knocking at the door of the College Football Playoffs.

Clemson is seeking its third 6-0 start in the past five years and its 34th con-

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ing snaps.

CLEMSON FROM PAGE B1 slipped up along the way against BC, the games have been a battle.

In order for Clemson to make sure it doesn’t get called down for Clemsoning, here are five things that need to have.

The Tigers defenders are pretty good, too. They rank 13th nationally in defense and last week, held Georgia Tech to its lowest rushing total (71 yards) in coach Paul Johnson’s eight seasons. Clemson safety Jayron Kearse says his team is ready for the challenge.

1. REMIND DABO OF CLEMSONING

BC QB?

Quarterback Deshaun Watson easily had his best game of the season last week, completing 21 of 30 passes for 265 yards and two scores. And he spread the wealth as eight different Tigers caught passes, including six with between two and five receptions.

Also, running back Wayne Gallman basically cemented himself as the top running back. He had his third straight 100-yard game, rushing for 115 yards on 13 carries.

The Tigers will need all hands on deck as they face the No. 1 defense in the country.

The Eagles, who are 3-3 overall and 0-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference after a 3-0 loss to Wake Forest last week, are allowing an average of 7.2 points and 140.3 yards of total offense a game.

Eagles coach Steve Addazio says he’s got a starting quarterback for Clemson, he’s just not saying who. Since starter Darius Wade fractured his left ankle last month against Florida State, Boston College has platooned two freshmen in Troy Flutie and Jeff Smith.

RISING WATSON Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson had his most productive passing game of the season in last week’s 43-24 win over Georgia Tech. The sophomore threw for 265 yards, his best total this fall, and connected with tight end Jordan Leggett on touchdown passes of 29 and 8 yards.

For some reason, that word really fires up Tiger head coach Dabo Swinney, and he no doubt delivers that fire to his players.

Oops, I guess I just did.

You’re welcome Tiger Nation.

2. KEEP OFFENSIVE BALANCE

TODAY

(6) LSU vs. (8) Florida, 7 p.m. (ESPN) (9) Texas A&M vs. (10) Alabama, 3:30 p.m. (WLTX 19) (13) Mississippi at Memphis, noon (WOLO 25) Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State, noon (SEC NETWORK) Missouri at Georgia, 7:30 p.m. (SEC NETWORK)

TOP 25 THURSDAY

(15) Stanford 56, (18) UCLA 35

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(21) Boise St. at Utah State (late) (24) Houston at Tulane (late)

TODAY

(1) Ohio State vs. Penn State, 8 p.m.

(WOLO 25) (2) Baylor vs. West Virginia, noon (WACH 57) (3) TCU at Iowa State, 7 p.m.

(ESPN2) (4) Utah vs. Arizona State, 10 p.m.

(ESPN) (7) Michigan State at (12) Michigan, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) (14) Notre Dame vs. Southern Cal, 7:30 p.m. (WIS 10) (17) Iowa at (20) Northwestern, noon (ESPN2) (19) Oklahoma at Kansas State, 3:30 p.m. (WOLO 25)

3. STOP THE RUN Although Boston College is last in the ACC in total offense with 323 yards a game, it is third in the conference in rushing yards per game with 214. If Clemson is able to take that away from the Eagles, it will make life difficult for them.

By the way, the top rushing team in the ACC is Georgia Tech at 271 yards a game. It was much higher before last week when the Tigers held it to 71 yards on 42 attempts.

4. OUTPHYSICAL BC Over the years, this game has had the aura of a physical team in BC taking on more of a finesse team in Clemson. While that may still exist to a degree, Clemson has become much more of a physical team, especially on defense.

Under defensive coordinator Brent Venables, the Tigers have become stout along the defensive front. Averaging almost 200 yards rushing a game means they’ve gotten stronger on the O-line as well.

If Clemson is able to impose its will physically today, that will make it extremely difficult on the Eagles.

5. PROTECT WATSON The Clemson offensive line has done a pretty good job of that this season, allowing Tiger QBs to go down with the ball in their hands just seven times.

BC could present a far greater challenge though.

The Eagles have 16 sacks in six games. If Clemson keeps that number down, it will make Watson even more dangerous.

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Panthers try to stay unbeaten vs. ’Hawks

BY TIM BOOTH The Associated Press SEATTLE — This feels familiar for the Seattle Seahawks.

A year ago they were being criticized and written off by critics after starting 3-3, dealing with performance that was below expectations and looking up to see Arizona already creating separation in the NFC West.

It’s a similar story now with Seattle sitting at 2-3 and entertaining undefeated Carolina on Sunday. No one will argue that the Seahawks are underachieving and are fortunate to not be 1-4. But this remains a team with much the same talent as a year ago, when that 3-3 start became a 12-4 division title and eventually a second straight Super Bowl trip.

Even opponents see Seattle’s potential.

“I think it’s just a team that’s a little bit in transition and just trying to learn each other, and as they learn each other, the more and more they play together, they’re going to get better,’’ Carolina coach Ron Rivera said. “It’s the same thing that happened last year. Everybody forgets that they started slow at the beginning of the year and then they got their roll going.’’

The 4-0 start by the Panthers should not be scoffed at.

of the last three games. But the status of Seattle’s Bobby Wagner is in question after he suffered a strained pectoral muscle last week against Cincinnati. A decision whether Wagner plays won’t be made until game time. Kuechly and Wagner were the first-team All-Pro inside linebackers last season.

ALLEN SITTING OUT The Panthers are likely going to be without veteran defensive end Jared Allen, the NFL’s active all-time sacks leader. Allen, who was acquired in a trade three weeks ago, pinched a nerve in his back in his first game with the Panthers in Week 4.

FINISH LINE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carolina running back Jonathan Stewart (28) and quarterback Cam Newton (1) will try to keep the Panthers unbeaten on Sunday when they travel to Seattle to face a slumping Seahawks squad.

It might not have come against the toughest competition, but don’t punish Carolina for taking advantage of a soft early schedule and running out to the second-best start in franchise history.

Only the 2003 team that started 5-0 and reached the Super Bowl had a better start.

Proving they belong as more than just the elite of the NFC South begins now.

While they get to play their

next three at home and four of the next five after traveling to Seattle, that slate includes matchups with Philadelphia, Indianapolis and Green Bay. “The fact that they have put together four straight wins is so important for their confidence and their sense of what they are capable of doing,’’ Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. “They are doing it on defense and taking the ball off

of their opponents and doing so many good things as well as running the ball. You know, we really respect that kind of model.’’

MEN IN THE MIDDLE The Panthers and Seahawks feature two of the best middle linebackers in football. Assuming both play Sunday.

Carolina’s Luke Kuechly is expected to return from a concussion that has kept him out

MLB POSTSEASON

Young Cubs, Mets clash in NLCS

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BY MIKE FITZPATRICK The Associated Press NEW YORK — Matt Harvey bringin’ heat, Kris Bryant goin’ deep.

Noah Syndergaard firing 100 mph fastballs as Kyle Schwarber swings from his heels.

Jacob deGrom rearing back and going right after Anthony Rizzo.

In an NL Championship Series teeming with top young talent, it’s a classic baseball confrontation: the New York Mets and their power pitching versus the Chicago Cubs and those potent sluggers.

“Strength against strength, in some respect,’’ Chicago executive Theo Epstein said Friday.

The wild-card Cubs are four wins from their first World Series in 70 years, and Game 1 in the best-of-seven set is today at Citi Field. Harvey is scheduled to start for the NL East champion Mets against postseason pro Jon Lester.

But while the series features two of the country’s largest media markets — the city that never sleeps against the city of broad shoulders — this savory matchup was grown down on the farm the last few years, sprouting up off dusty minor league diamonds at Double-A Tennessee and Binghamton, Triple-A Iowa and Las Vegas.

As both franchises (and their loyal fans) endured half a decade of consistent losing, Ep-

Seattle has stunningly started collapsing and not finishing in the fourth quarter. It blew a 17-point lead last week against Cincinnati, tying the biggest fourthquarter collapse in franchise history. But Seattle also led in the fourth quarter against St. Louis and Green Bay and couldn’t close out either of those games.

The Seahawks have been outscored 42-24 and opposing quarterbacks are completing nearly 86 percent of their passes against Seattle’s vaunted secondary in the fourth quarter.

The inaugural Sumter High Athletic Booster Club Oyster Roast and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the SHS athletic fields.

Tickets are $35 a person or $65 for a couple.

Tickets can be purchased by calling (803) 481-4480 ext. 6273.

Sponsorships are also available for purchase.

The $1,000 platinum sponsorship comes with 16 tickets, the $500 gold sponsorship comes with eight tickets and the $250 silver sponsorship comes with four tickets.

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Registration is being taken for the 33rd Annual Turkey Trot to be held on Thursday, Nov. 26.

Early registration will run through Nov. 23. The fee is $20 per person age 18 or older and $15 for those 17 or younger.

Late registration will run through the morning of the race at the cost of $30 for those 18 or older and $25 for those 17 or younger.

There will be a Gobbler Dash that is free to children ages 4-9 as well as the Turkey Trot. Checkin will begin at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m.

For more information, contact the YMCA of Sumter at (803) 773-1404.

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stein and Mets general manager Sandy Alderson were stockpiling prospects.

Chicago rebuilt around rookie sluggers, while New York pinned its plan on lively arms.

And here they are in October, perhaps a year or so ahead of schedule.

The scouts saw it coming.

“The successful teams, whether they’re big market, small market, large payroll, small payroll, you’ve got to develop your own players. That’s the currency with which we deal,’’ Alderson

said. “Ultimately if you don’t develop your own players, you’re going to come up short at some point, either on your own team or in the trade market.’’

One glance at the young studs on each team doesn’t tell the entire story, though.

Chicago actually had a lower ERA than the Mets this year, while New York had more homers and a higher slugging percentage. So despite their obvious differences, this is not really some head-to-head clash of cultural baseball philosophies.

The third annual Bowla-Paw will be held on Sunday at Gamecock Lanes at 2 p.m.

Money raised from the event will go to K.A.T.’s Special Kneads, an animal rescue shelter.

The cost is $15 per person for three games and shoe rental. The cost is $10 for children 12 years of age and younger.

For more information or to reserve a lane, call Gamecock Lanes at

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The 9-hole Scramble event hosted by The Links at Lakewood will be held every Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The cost is $25 per player and includes prizes and dinner. The cost is $12 for those attending just the dinner.

To sign up, call the pro shop at (803) 481-5700 up to 5 p.m. the day of the event.

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Police: Browns QB Manziel in domestic dispute involving alcohol CLEVELAND — Browns backup quarterback Johnny Manziel admitted to police he drank alcohol before he was pulled over following a dispute with his girlfriend while driving on a highway.

MANZIEL Manziel was questioned by Avon, Ohio, police following the incident with girlfriend Colleen Crowley.

A witness told police Crowley was attempting to exit Manziel’s speeding vehicle as the quarterback tried to keep her in the car. Police said Manziel told them he had two alcoholic drinks earlier in the day. Manziel wasn’t charged and Crowley told police she didn’t want to press charges against the former Heisman

Trophy winner.

According to the police report, officers noticed an abrasion on Crowley’s arm, but said it was caused by Manziel restraining her from jumping from the car.

Manziel spent 70 days in a Pennsylvania rehab facility during the offseason for treatment of an unspecified condition.

KO SHOOTS 65 TO TAKE LEAD IN SOUTH KOREA INCHEON, South Korea — Lydia Ko made an 18-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 7-under 65 and a 1-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship.

American Lexi Thompson was second after a 67.

WES SHORT JR. LEADS CHAMPIONS TOUR EVENT SAN ANTONIO — Wes Short

Jr. birdied three of the last four holes Friday for a 5-under 67 and a 1-stroke lead in the Champions Tour’s San Antonio Championship.

Paul Goydos, Jeff Sluman, Stephen Ames, Duffy Waldorf and Scott Dunlap were tied for second.

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COLLEGE (15) STANFORD 56 (18) UCLA 35

STANFORD, Calif. — Francis Owusu’s circus catch in the end zone on Kevin Hogan’s third touchdown pass of the night highlighted a dominating performance for No. 15 Stanford, which rolled to a win over No. 18 UCLA, 56-35.

AUBURN 30 KENTUCKY 27 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Peyton Barber rushed for two short touchdowns, including a 3-yarder with 7:56 remaining, helping Auburn outlast Kentucky 30-27 Thursday night and earn its first Southeastern Conference victory.

From wire reports

SAINTS 31 FALCONS 21

NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees passed for 312 yards, Ben Watson racked up a career-high 127 yards receiving to go with a fourth-down touchdown catch, and the New Orleans Saints handed the Atlanta Falcons their first loss of the season with a 31-21 win on Thursday night.

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Medical Help Wanted F/T exp. orthodontic assistant needed for Camden/Columbia office.

Fax resume 803-736-0933 or email karendavantorthodontics.com

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Unfurnished Homes 3 & 4 Br homes & MH, in Sumter County & Manning area. No Sect. 8.

Rent + dep. req. Call 803-460-6216.

For sale or rent. Lg 3 BR 2 BA, double garage, Call 803-840-7633

6 Hawthorne 3BR 1BA, hd flrs, $550mo + $1000//dep.

803-468-1612

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale

Mobile Home Rentals Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350 2BR 1BA Furnished MH off 15S. No Pets $390 month + deposit. Background check. Military/Senior Disc.

481-2836 bfr 8 pm.

Scenic Lake MHP 4Bedroom 2Bath No pets. Call between 9 am - 5 pm 499-1500 or 469-6978

Houses & Mobile Homes for rent. 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms. Section 8 OK. Call 773-8022.

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House for sale/lease 3BR 2BA 2018 Sq Ft Family Rm with gas FP, Foyer, Dining, Kitchen, Breakfast, Laundry with pantry, 2 Car garage & Separate garage. C/H/A. Off Loring Mill Rd. No HOA. Call 773-7713 (No flood damage)

Manufactured Housing TIRED OF RENTING? We help customers with past credit problems and low credit scores achieve their dreams of home ownership? We have 2,3, & 4 bedroom homes. Call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book Page (M&M Mobile Homes)

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Land & Lots for Sale

Clean 2BR duplex, water included $400 deposit/rent. Call 803-468-1900

Business Rentals

1998 International- 9 speed, 460 Commings, no recaps, excellent condition 803-452-6260

810 Mathis Dr. Sumter. 3BR 1BA. $550mo + $550/sec. dep.

Call 803-787-2319

1273 N. Lafayette Dr. across from Sumter Family Ctr. 1,000 sq. ft. Call for details 803-775-4391 /464-5960.

Acre Mins. Shaw/Walmart. Elec, Water, Paved. $3,990. 888-774-5720

Commercial Rentals

Commercial Industrial

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

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

Manning. 2BR, 2BA, MH, all appl. included. NO section 8 & NO pets. $400+dep. Call 803-566-3043

304 Haynsworth 3BR 2BA , Hrdwd flrs, fenced yard. $895/mo + $1,000 Dep. Good credit needed. Agent owned 803-468-1612

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FROM $575 PER MONTH

1 MONTH FREE THIRTEEN (13) MONTH LEASE REQUIRED

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(803) 773-3600

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

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY:

a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICES FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE (Non-Jury)

LEGAL NOTICES Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Pocalla Spirits Inc. dba, Mac's Place Spirits 3 intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Liquor at 669-A Bultman Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than October 26, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2015-CP-43-01613 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, vs.

John Urquhart a/k/a John Kevin Urquhart; Fidelity Home Mortgage Corp.; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Cain's Point Homeowners Association, Inc., Defendant(s).

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

I’ve never seen so many cars and people!

What do you think is going on over there?

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YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and

Summons & Notice

Summons & Notice Sumter County on July 9, 2015.

compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

Sarah O. Leonard, SC Bar No. 080165 Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 844-856-6646 Fax 866-676-7658 Attorneys for Plaintiff

ABOVE

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

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