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School van, train collide No one hurt in wreck on Kolb Road

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More than 20 biplanes landed in Sumter Airport Sunday morning, where the South Carolina Breakfast Club met to fraternize about planes. The club meets in Sumter once a year.

A local school van might be out of commission after it was struck by a train Monday afternoon.

A CSX train consisting of three diesel locomotives clipped the rear end of a Sumter School District van just after 2 p.m.

Monday at a railroad crossing in the 2900 block of South Kolb Road.

No one was seriously injured in the incident, and the driver of the van was seen walking around at the site of the wreck.

However, the roadway surrounding the railroad crossing, located near the intersection of Kolb and Starks Ferry roads, was closed for several hours as responders processed the scene.

Heavy skid marks in the roadway indicated the force from the impact had spun the van to almost a full circle and inflicted critical damage to the frame of the vehicle and completely severed one of its rear doors.

Sumter School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Baker said the district vehicle, which was

Planes, bacon and eggs South Carolina Breakfast Club pilots celebrate 75-year mark

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Ask Americans outside South Carolina, and they’ll likely say our state is home to plenty of palmetto trees, Myrtle Beach and Fort Sumter, the location of the first battle during the Civil War. But what most people probably don’t know is that it’s also home to the South Carolina Breakfast Club, the only one of its kind in the entire country.

More than 20 biplanes flew into the Sumter Airport on Sunday morning, carrying a diverse group of commercial, professional and recreational flyers who share a love for all things plane-related. Members meet biweekly at different locations across South Carolina to socialize over bacon, eggs and orange juice.

“The club is definitely something to be proud of,” said Gerald Ballard, president of the South Carolina Breakfast Club. “There is nothing else like it in the United States, and no other state is capable of putting something like this together every two weeks.”

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A worker carries a door from a Sumter School District van Monday after the van was SEE WRECK, PAGE A6 struck by a CSX train on Kolb Road.

SEE BREAKFAST CLUB, PAGE A6

Lamar man dies in gunfight Deceased, security guards exchange fire at Bishopville bar

BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE — A 23-year-old man is dead after an apparent gunfight with security guards early Sunday morning outside a nightclub just outside the city limits.

Timothy Stephen Kennedy of Lamar was pronounced dead at the scene outside Davis Social Club on South Main Street by Lee County

Coroner Larry Logan. According to Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon, Kennedy was apparently shot and killed after he reportedly fired a handgun at the nightclub and one of the security guards returned fire. Kennedy reportedly fired the shots at the club from across the street.

An autopsy performed on Monday by the Newberry Pathology Associates found Kennedy died of a single gun-

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shot wound to the chest, Logan said.

The club owner and two security guards employed by Global Security Network of Columbia were standing in front of the club at the time of the incident, Simon said.

Kennedy left the club at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday after attending a birthday party with as many as 300 people

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The lights are off at Davis Social Club in Bishopville after a birthday party scuffle led to the shooting death of Timothy Stephen Kennedy, SEE SHOOTING, PAGE A8 23, of Lamar, on Sunday.

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Clarendon honors outstanding residents incoming president Ryan Way.” One of the biggest highlights of the event is the presentation of awards to outstanding citizens within the community.

“These people were nominated by their own,” Griffith said.

“Lots and lots of people from all over the county sent us nominations by mail, email and phone calls.”

Each award is sponGRIFFITH sored by a business or independent party, Griffith said. The nominations are forwarded to the respective sponsor who then chooses the winner.

This year, Mr. Ike Gibbons, of New Zion, won the Citizen of the Year award. Tommy Benton and Jimmy

BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com Sometimes, you just have to give someone their dues.

The Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce will be doing just that at its Annual Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Held at the Matrix Center, the Annual Dinner is a celebration of Clarendon County through a year-in-review approach. Outgoing chamber President Nelson Walker will be discussing the successes of the year and things to come during the dinner as he prepares to step down.

“He’ll be talking about many things that have happened in Clarendon through the past year,” said chamber executive director Dawn Griffith.

“He’ll also be handing off the gavel to

2 men killed in separate motorcycle wrecks

WANT TO GO? WHAT: Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Matrix Center, 4648 Kingstree Highway, Manning, S.C. COST: $35 per ticket; Tickets may be purchased at the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce. Call (803) 435-4405 for more information.

Ham won Business Person of the Year and Judge James Dingle won the C. Alex and Cathy B. Harvin Ambassador of the Year Award. Sponsors for the three awards are The Clarendon Citizen, Bank of Clarendon and George and Carole Summers, respectively.

Staff will begin serving cocktails at 6:30 p.m., with dinner shortly following at 7 p.m.

Griffith said the dinner has many

forms of entertainment, one of which is the table decorating contest.

“Usually, many businesses come forward and sponsor a table at the dinner,” she said. “We come up with a theme for the dinner each year, and the businesses decorate accordingly. We then give awards for first, second and third place.

It’s really interesting to see how creative the businesses can get.”

Griffith said the winner gets to choose a charity to which a donation will be sent.

This year’s theme, inspired by the rebranding efforts of the chamber, is “Clarendon ... A Lasting Impression.”

Tickets for the event, which can be purchased at the chamber offices, are $35.

Reach Rob Cottingham at (803) 774-1225.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS Two separate motorcycle wrecks Saturday evening, one in Richland County and another in Sumter County, led to the deaths of two Sumter residents.

At about 7:40 p.m. Saturday, 29-year-old Preston L. Bates was walking with two other pedestrians on West Williams Street when he was struck by a motorcycle, according to Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock. He was transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center and then to Palmetto Health Richland, where he was later pronounced dead. An autopsy Monday revealed he died of multiple blunt force trauma, Bullock said.

The driver of the motorcycle was also injured and taken to Palmetto Health Richland, Bullock said. The incident remains under investigation by the Sumter Police Department.

About two hours after the incident in Sumter, a Richland County wreck claimed the life of a 29-year-old Sumter motorcyclist.

Tavaris T. Harp was traveling north on Trotter Road when he ran into another motorcycle traveling with him. Both riders lost control near Garners Ferry Road, according to Richland County Corner Gary Watts. Harp then spilled into the southbound lane and was struck by a 2007 Ford vehicle traveling south, said Cpl. Sonny Collins of the S.C. Highway Patrol.

Harp died at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet, and an autopsy conducted Sunday show he died of trauma associated with the crash, Watts said. The driver of the second motorcycle was transported

by EMS to Palmetto Health Richland and was listed as being in serious condition.

The driver of the Ford was not injured in the crash, Collins said.

The incident remains under investigation by the S.C. Highway Patrol Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team.

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A tow truck operator hooks cables to an overturned Chevrolet Aveo blocking the intersection of Liberty Street and Guignard Drive about 3 p.m. Monday. Despite the overturned car, initial reports indicated no one was seriously injured in the incident, which blocked the southeastern corner of the busy intersection for about 30 minutes.

Part of I-20 honors Bishopville representative

BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE — New highway signs will soon be placed on Interstate 20, eastbound and westbound near Exit 120, designating the section of highway as the “State Representative Grady A. Brown Interchange.”

State Sen. Gerald Malloy, D-Hartsville and State Sen. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter, made the announcement at a special ceremony Monday at the South Carolina Cotton Museum.

The proclamation, originally passed by the General Assembly in June authorizing the Department of Transportation to erect the signs and markers honoring Brown, recognizes the politician’s service both on Lee County Council from 1973 to 1980 and the South Carolina House of Representatives since 1985.

“I have worked with Grady for 12 years,” Malloy said. “And he is always interested in what the people of Lee County think and what

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Grady Brown, D-Bishopville, speaks during a special ceremony Monday at the South Carolina Cotton Museum announcing the naming of a section of Interstate 20 in his honor.

the people of Lee County want. … And it means something when you say that Rep. Brown is the longestserving representative in the General Assembly. He deserves to be recognized in this way.”

McElveen said he considers Brown to be a mentor and model for how an elected official should represent his constituents.

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resentative I want to be.”

Lee County officials and family members were on hand for the dedication ceremony.

“I want everyone to know that I have enjoyed every minute serving as a state representative,” Brown said.

Brown expressed his appreciation to the local legislative delegation, the General Assembly, local officials, the people of Lee County and his family.

“I pray that we, as a group, will continue to

work together,” Brown said.

“We have a lot more work to do. One thing I like to say is that I will never forget the night we (county council) bought the land for Rexam and South Atlantic Canners. That was in 1973.

We need jobs in Lee County like every county. And we have to be interested in working hard to recruit new industry. Lee County has the infrastructure necessary for new industry.”

Lee County Council Chairman Travis Windham was not able to attend the ceremony but sent a letter to Brown in tribute to his service to Lee County.

“One of the most important attributes that you bring to Lee County citizens is your genuine desire to help people and your willingness to be of service to your community,” Windham said.

Lee County Department of Transportation’s Wayne Keeys, a resident maintenance engineer for Lee County, said he expected the signs will be up by the end of the week.

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SHUCKING AWAY AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER OYSTER ROAST

ABOVE: Matt Fishburn and Chan Floyd unload some oysters during St. Francis Xavier High School’s annual oyster roast. The event is one of the main fundraisers for the Catholic school’s scholarship program.

BELOW: Parent Lisa Floyd offers iced drinks out of a canoe. About 20 volunteers and students handled food and refreshments at the event on the school’s front lawn.

ABOVE: Chris Edwards, left, a senior at St. Francis Xavier High School, cuts open an oyster Saturday while Sherry Phillips and Nick Carter check out the pile of shells on the table.

RIGHT: Fresh oysters are hosed off in the oyster pen at the school. The oysters at the school’s annual oyster roast were bought right off the boat in Charleston on Saturday morning.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES:

Otis Smith, 58, of 295 Apollo St., Wedgefield, was charged with public disorderly conduct and resisting arrest following an incident that reportedly occurred about 6:17 p.m. Saturday in the 4000 block of Cane Savannah Road, Wedgefield. According to reports, the suspect was yelling and using profane language while walking in the roadway.

When deputies tried to take the suspect into custody, he reportedly fought back. Law enforcement pinned him to the ground and used a Taser on his right rear thigh “several times.�

Frederick Johnson, 27, of 163 Hauser St., was charged with giving false information to law enforcement and open container following an incident that reportedly occurred in the 700 block of South Pike West and North Bultman Drive about 12:20 a.m. Sunday. Deputies stopped a blue Chevrolet Impala when the driver appeared to toss a cigarette out the vehicle. According to the report, the suspect was a passenger who first gave a false name.

Law enforcement noticed the smell of alcohol and found a 24ounce can of beer under the front passenger seat.

Ronald Lee Webster, 56, of 732 Brand St., was charged with driving under suspension, third offense, following an incident that reportedly occurred about 4 a.m. Monday in the 1000 block Kolb Road and Lorentz Drive. A burgundy Chevrolet Lumina was clocked doing 54 in a 35-mph zone, and when the vehicle was stopped, a records check showed the license suspension.

William Arthur Singleton Jr., 28, of 4905 Black River Road, Rembert, was charged with simple possession of marijuana and open container following an incident that reportedly occurred about 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of U.S. 521 and Spencer Road. Following a vehicle chase, law enforcement saw a 16-ounce beer sitting in the center console, and

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STOLEN PROPERTY:

A black PlayStation 3 gaming system valued at $500, five PlayStation 3 games valued at $300, a black 32-inch Phillips flat-screen TV valued at $650, a black Dell laptop valued at $300, a Wii gaming system valued at $175, a silverlink necklace valued at $300, two gold necklaces valued at $600, four diamond tennis bracelets valued at $400 and a gold ring with a square diamond valued

at $600 were reportedly stolen from a home in the 200 block of Lois Lane about 9:40 a.m.

Friday.

A black Shaker stereo system with a portable radio and two speakers, valued at $1,500, was reportedly stolen from the 1000 block of Belmont Drive about 12:54 a.m. Saturday.

A water pump valued at $400, a Lincoln electric welder 225 valued at $300, a Lincoln gas welder valued at $3,000, a hydraulic jack valued at $200 and a Ford Model A motor valued at $6,000 were

reportedly stolen from the 2000 block of Airport Road about 1:27 p.m. Saturday.

A 50-inch LG TV valued at $1,000, a 43-inch Samsung TV valued at $400, a 19-inch Emerson TV/DVD player valued at $150, a 19inch TV valued at $120 and an Xbox 360 with two controllers valued at $300 were reportedly stolen from the 4000 block of Peach Orchard Road, Rembert, about 6:08 p.m. Saturday.

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Friday when $10 worth

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Coroner: Man died from head injuries YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Rock Hill man in custody on charges that he killed his mother and a neighbor died in jail from head injuries, authorities said Monday.

An autopsy found that 34-year-old Joshua Grose died from blunt force trauma to the head, York County Coroner Sabrina Gast said.

Grose was pronounced dead about 3 a.m. Sunday at a hospital after repeatedly hurting himself in jail. Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spokesman Trent Faris has said that guards called paramedics after finding Grose unresponsive.

Guards earlier stopped Grose from drowning himself in his jail cell toilet and put him in a restraining chair after he repeatedly hit his head against the wall, Faris said.

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The Sumter Elks Lodge 855 32nd Annual Turkey Shoot will be held each Sunday through Dec. 29 from 1 p.m. until sundown at 1100 W. Liberty St. All proceeds will be used to provide assistance to veterans in Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties along with the Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia.

A free seminar regarding senior financial scams will be held 5:30-7 p.m. today at South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive.

Presented by SAFE Federal Credit Union, this seminar is designed to help seniors protect themselves from the potential risks of scammers.

The Sumter County Education Association-Retired will hold its annual membership luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Pauline at (803) 9053590 or Brenda at (803) 469-6588.

The Sumter Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at 430 W. Calhoun St. Meetings and workshops are designed to assist clubs and businesses conduct orderly, productive meetings through the correct use of parliamentary procedure. Contact Laura LeGrand at (803) 7750830 or lauralegrand@ sc.rr.com.

An AARP Refresher Driver Safety Course will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at the Shepherd’s Center, 24 Council St. Call (803) 773-1944 to register. Participants will receive a certificate for auto insurance discount good for three years. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.

A Shepherd’s Center spaghetti lunch fundraiser will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Swan Lake Presbyterian Church, 912 Haynsworth St. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children and can be purchased at the Shepherd’s Center office. Call (803) 7731944.

The Toys for Tots 23rd Annual Fishing Tournament sponsored by “Shaw Bassers & Sumter Marine” will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, at Clearwater Cove, Lake Wateree. Check-in is 5-6 a.m and launch will be at safe light.

Entry fee: $100 per team and includes $10 big fish pot, first big fish 70 percent, second big fish 30 percent, plus a new/unwrapped toy valued at $10 from each person. Call Bud Langley at (803) 4683122 or Bob Baker at (803) 478-7014.

A Dreamworks Dance Studio flapjack fundraiser will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Applebee’s. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased by calling Ingrid Solberg at (803) 236-9653.

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ABC Family debuts ‘Liars’ spinoff, ‘Ravenswood’

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH It’s a night for liars.

“Pretty Little Liars” (8 p.m., ABC Family, TV-14) gets its own spinoff, “Ravenswood” (9 p.m., ABC Family, TV-14), following five residents of a small Pennsylvania town seemingly affected by a local curse.

Just to get viewers in the mood, a “Pretty Little Liars” marathon (11 a.m. to 8 p.m., TV-14) runs all day long.

• Deceit also looms large in the new game show “Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host” (10:30 p.m., TBS, TV-14). Comedians D.L. Hughley and Michael Ian Black cohost. The game consists of the hosts “selling” a statement as fact. Contestants must discern truth from fiction to move up the ladder to higher cash prizes.

• “Chasing Nashville” (10 p.m., Lifetime, TVPG) follows the lives and budding careers of four singers from isolated pockets of the Appalachians as they seek fame.

Because this is a music reality show from the 21st century, look for an emphasis on agents, producers and scouts. And because this is Lifetime, expect a focus on stage mothers.

• “American Daredevils” (10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., History) profiles young, high-octane exhibitionists who hope to follow Evel Knievel’s path to publicity.

Tonight’s Other Highlights • A trip to Asia on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

• “Ultimate Swarms” (8 p.m., Animal Planet) profiles pests that sting.

• A juvenile subject exhibits remarkable skills on “Person of Interest” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• McLeod pushes Boden toward an exit on “Chicago Fire” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• A client comes, shrouded in secrecy, on “Scandal” (10 p.m., ABC, r, TV-14).

• “Frontline” (10 p.m., PBS) examines a growing scourge of untreatable infections and drug-resistant bacteria.

• A change in strategy threatens the club’s future on “Sons of Anarchy” (10 p.m., FX, TVMA).

• A new employee joins “American Hoggers” (10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., A&E, TV-PG).

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Made as Soviet-Cuban propaganda, the 1964 film “I Am Cuba” (12:45 a.m., TCM) offers a visually stunning explanation for Fidel Castro’s revolution. After falling into obscurity, its singular style found many champions among American filmmakers, most notably Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola.

loween episode of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * An officer is blackmailed on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Halloween erupts on “New Girl” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * The garage holds secrets on “The Goldbergs” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Castiel needs protection on “Supernatural” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * A culture clash on “The Mindy Project” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * A romantic fundraiser on “Trophy Wife” (9:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

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Late Night

DiNozzo’s past resurfaces on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * A contestant gets bad news on “The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * Seriously old-school on “Dads” (8 p.m., Fox, TV14) * An annual ritual on “The Originals” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * The Hal-

Malcolm Gladwell is booked on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Michael C. Hall, Jeb Corliss and Sam Simmons are on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Martha Stewart, Michael Yo, April Richardson and Julian McCullough are booked

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Skidmarks are visible near a Sumter School District van as workers retrieve paper dislodged from the van when it was stuck by a CSX train.

marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sumter School District Technology Department,â&#x20AC;? appeared to be a total loss.

According to Lance Cpl. David Jones, public information officer with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Aure Savulescu, an employee of the local school district, was driving eastbound on Kolb Road when the van he was driving collided with a northbound train.

Savulescu was cited for disregarding a traffic signal, Jones said.

Savulescu was the only person in the van at the time of the incident, and Baker said

the driver was taken to Tuomey Regional Medical Center for observation, despite having no apparent injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He did not want to go to the hospital to be checked out, but we made sure he was checked out,â&#x20AC;? Baker said.

As far as offering an explanation as to why the incident occurred, the superintendent said certain conditions around the railroad crossing may have influenced the outcome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The crossing did not have a crossing arm, but it did have lights,â&#x20AC;? Baker said of the train crossing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He just did not see the lights.â&#x20AC;?

BREAKFAST CLUB from Page A1 founded the organization, formerly known as the South Carolina Aviation Association, in Orangeburg for the sole purpose of promoting safe flying for pilots everywhere. The largest and oldest club of its kind in the country, its biweekly meetings have only ceased during World War II when fuel restrictions were set.

Despite years of membership deaths, war and increasing gas prices, the club has continued to flourish since its founding, even without membership dues and meeting requirements. Anyone can become a member simply by attending a single meeting.

Though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a money-making club, Ballard commented that its members â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind losing money, but they love the fellowship.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This club belongs to nobody except for the people sitting here today,â&#x20AC;? Ballard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without the people here, we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be doing this today.â&#x20AC;?

A resident of Twin Lakes, Ballard has served as the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president and spokesman since 1979, promoting the safety aspect of flying for all members and keeping pilots across South Carolina current. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole reason for changing location of meetings is to keep the pilots sharp,â&#x20AC;? Ballard said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We move to a different airport every two weeks so the pilots can fly in and continue performing great landings.â&#x20AC;?

As part of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to promoting safe flying, During every meeting, Ballard presents an â&#x20AC;&#x153;infamousâ&#x20AC;? award given the member who performs the worst landing: a blue bouncy ball.

The recipient of the ball then adds his name to the ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection of signatures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just about everybody here at todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting has received the ball at least once,â&#x20AC;? said Bob Taylor, president of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1456. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a fun way to help our members continue to perform safe air traveling.â&#x20AC;?

Ballard described the social gathering as not just a club, but a family of more than 8,000 members that continues to

grow every year. Pilots from others states such as New York and Florida have also gained membership by flying all the way to South Carolina to fraternize with their fellow pilots, according to Ballard.

Members not only meet to socialize and have breakfast together, but also to keep updated on the latest news and happenings in the aviation world. Members of Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, after hearing about a tragedy in Florida, kept in their prayers Mark Curto, a 62year old man who jumped from a plane to this death after his parachute failed to open.

The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next meeting will take place on Nov. 3 at Orangeburg Municipal Airport, celebrating its 75 year anniversary. To see the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full schedule, go to www. flyscbc.com.

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The crux of Cruz

W

ASHINGTON — Two things are often said in this town: “A day is a year in politics.” And, “It’s all about 2014.”

Combined, the two statements mean that much can happen between now and the midterm elections next year when Republicans hope to hold the House and gain the Senate — and Democrats intend to hold the Senate and recover the House.

Each respective goal is equally possible depending on the same single significant determinant: Whether Ted Cruz stops talking.

While that thought settles in, we pause to note that right now, the idea that Republicans could convince anyKathleen one that they should PARKER be allowed to deliver milk, much less hold the nation’s purse strings, seems remote. But things do change quickly around here. With the debt crisis postponed and the government up and running again — faith in the efficiency of which underscores how dire our political straits — most Americans will settle into the season’s serial holiday distractions and move right along.

Nothing to see here.

Even the barricades are gone.

As all know, the fixes recently applied are temporary and the new year brings fresh problems — implementation of Obamacare and our gluttonous debt, just to name a couple.

Tax and entitlement reform were the real targets for House Speaker John Boehner, who tried in vain to convince his colleagues that they’d have greater leverage during debt-ceiling negotiations. Instead, the tea-party insurrectionists in the House, incited by Cruz, opted to defund Obamacare, a doomed effort from the start. Farewell leverage.

This is history now.

What lies ahead is the GOP’s internal struggle to determine which wing of the party prevails. And which wing prevails likely will determine the balance of power come 2014. Suffice to say, if Cruz’s voice drowns out the so-called establishment voices, Republicans may as well start investing in camels. The desert awaits.

The House may be less problematic because many Republicans, thanks to gerrymandering, are secure in their conservative districts. The Senate poses greater challenges, but the National Republican Senatorial Committee has been busy recruiting and training candidates who can bridge the gap and win both primaries and general elections, especially focusing on states where Democrats either are vul-

nerable (Arkansas) or are retiring (South Dakota, Montana and West Virginia).

This is where Cruz reenters the picture. Extreme voices may win primaries, but they do not win statewide elections, especially in a nation where a majority selfidentify as centrist. This is a lesson Republicans have learned before but that stubborn factions, who would rather tether themselves to a flagpole than run the flag across a finish line, seem unable or unwilling to embrace.

Think back to 2010 and Delaware’s Christine “I’m Not A Witch” O’Donnell and Nevada’s Sharron “Some Latinos Look More Asian To Me” Angle. And then, who can forget 2012’s stars: Richard Mourdock, who explained that rape pregnancies are gifts from God, and Todd Akin, who explored the nuances of “legitimate rape.”

Cruz comes off as smarter than all of the above combined. There’s a reason so many outside the Beltway admire him. To those who feel jilted by the system and insulted by critics, he is a vision of palm trees, dates and fountains. He articulates what they think and feel and, as a bonus, he’s got that Latino thing.

But Cruz is a mirage — an idea conjured in a fantasy that can’t be realized in reality. Like many successful politicians (and narcissists), he reflects back to others their own projected needs and desires. But then reality sets in — the debt-crisis deadline looms or the defunding ruse is exposed as theater — and only dust and dung remain among the shards of mirrored glass.

To the most important point — the crux of Cruz: The only person who loves Ted Cruz more than Ted Cruz is Barack Obama. It is the White House and Democrats, not Republicans, who have advanced the idea that Cruz is the face of the GOP. Remember when the White House insisted that Rush Limbaugh was the leader of the GOP? These narratives are useful to Democrats because they loonify the GOP, driving voters away from their fiery rhetoric just as intense heat repels any sensible mammal.

Cruz and Co. were more useful than Democrats could have hoped for as Obamacare limped out of the starting gate. One can bet that the greater the “glitches,” the bigger the megaphone for Cruz — the useful genius.

The only hope for Republicans going forward is that Cruz resists the allure of his own voice.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Blaming Bush typical of Democrats In reference to Essie Johnson’s letter on Oct. 15: Huh? I am impressed with your use of the English language, and one must assume that your letter was aimed directly at Republicans. Ninety-nine percent of Democrats were lost after your first sentence, and probably moved on to the “help wanted” section.

I did manage to decipher the first part of your letter. You know, the part where you blamed Bush for what is going on in D.C. Five years later and you still blame Bush. That is typical of a Democrat. Take credit for the good, and blame others for the bad.

As far as the rest of your letter is concerned, I’m just going to assume it was another “Obama is the greatest president blah blah blah speech.”

That is your opinion, and I do respect your opinion, but in the future, it might behoove you (how’s that for a big word?) to use simpler English to get your opinion across.

Readers just might figure out what you are trying to say.

DENNIS E. VICKERS Wedgefield

Don’t approve another penny tax Eugene Baten has once again opened his hand about how to waste more money.

When we approved the Penny for Progress program, we were led to believe these funds would be used to improve Sumter. A lot of good projects have been completed and the funds used responsibly so far. However, funds have not reduced our property taxes. In fact, they have been increased. This is the problem with Democrats.

There is never enough money. We need more, more, more.

I have a suggestion to the taxpayers. Do not approve another Penny for Progress program. Batten and his cronies have a lot of junk planned for the next round.

From articles I have read in The Item I can see expenditures for a hanger at the airport that will be needed after we pay for an airplane for the sheriff’s office. The airport is a private enterprise and not eligible for county funds. The sheriff’s office doesn’t need an airplane. There would need to be funds for upkeep of a plane, training for officers to pilot the plane and

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. © 2013, Washington Post Writers Group

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The next project would be a dog park. Anyone that owns pets has a responsibility to the animal, not a neighbor or taxpayers. If all you pet owners sincerely think this a good project for your pets, get together and build a private park with swimming pool or whatever else you think you need, and leave the county government and the taxpayers out of it.

THOMAS MARTIN Pinewood

When will Obama accept responsibility?

There were a couple of interesting letters in the paper Wednesday, Oct. 16. Essie Johnson’s sent me to my dictionary to look up 15 words so I could figure out what she was trying to say. She must be a professor of something.

Then there’s Mr. Baten being able to predict the future, for over three years, the next president of the U.S. I am impressed with the intelligence of these two people.

I have several questions.

When will President Obama be responsible for what is going on in America? How did Ms. Johnson learn so much about politics? Can she tell President Obama “that a bilateral agreement between two parties will resolve disputes?” Why is it necessary to bring up the race card, blame others and then call them names when you don’t like what they believe? What is all this “law of the land” when President Obama doesn’t obey laws of the land, especially when it comes to Benghazi, the IRS, NSA, veterans who die in the line of duty, etc.? Oh, and she talks about people who blame President Obama for everything but then blames President Bush, who was president five years ago, for everything. Could that be called hypocrisy?

Then I was down to the last two sentences. Somehow everything became clear. She wrote, “Mr. Obama is being advised, by his adviser. His speeches are written for him.”

Does she know who his adviser is? Is he capable of speaking for himself?

Different subject. I went to see the movie “Captain Phillips.” It made me proud of the American Navy. It took place from April 9-12, 2009. Was President Bush or Obama in charge at that time because I wanted to give thanks to who ever it was? Then on the way

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Maybe that could be the dog park. It even has water for the dogs “ to wade and play in.”

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U.S. House not responsible for shutdown This is an educational lesson for Mr. Eugene R. Baten and others who believe the House shut down the federal government.

So the House of Representatives shut down the government? The Constitution of The United States says all spending bills must originate in the House of Representatives. The House chose to fund everything except the ACA. That means the Senate are the ones who shut the government down when they failed to pass the House’s bill because they wanted the ACA funded. The Constitution does not say that the Senate gets to write or dictate spending bills.

The Senate chose to punish the American people because they did not get everything they asked for funded.

It really is that simple. They could have passed the Houses version and funded the government, but they chose not to.

I wonder if you understand why there is a division of powers within the federal government. It is so each branch can decide independently on what it approves or disapproves of. The powers of each branch are delegated by the Constitution.

Thanks to the founders we have that pesky little document to control and put in check would be dictators.

As for Hillary Clinton, I’m sure she is going to regret asking “Was it because of a protest or was it because of guys out for a walk one night who decided they’d go kill some Americans? What difference, at this point, does it make? It is our job to figure out what happened and do everything we can to prevent it from ever happening again, Senator.”

I wonder how she intends to find ways to prevent it from happening again when she doesn’t care why it happened to start with. That is a great quality to have in a leader. The blind leading the blind comes to mind.

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SHOOTING from Page A1 inside the club, Simon said. Just before the shooting, the club owner called 911 and reported that a man said he was going to get a weapon and shoot the owner and club.

Interviews were still being conducted on Monday, said Simon. A motive had not yet been determined.

“He was very irate, but we haven’t found out what it was about,” Simon said. “We are still interviewing people.”

According to a police report filed by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, witnesses saw Kennedy go to his car in the parking lot across the street.

Simon said a Bishopville Police Department officer arrived at the scene during the exchange of gunfire outside the club.

“The club owner had locked all the patrons inside the club and would not let them come out,” he said. “The club owner did everything he was supposed to do.”

The Lee County Sher-

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iff’s Office is taking the lead in the investigation, Simon said. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Bishopville Police Department are assisting in the investigation.

“We don’t know if alcohol played a part in the incident,” Simon said. “We are waiting toxicology reports.”

No other injuries were reported.

“Luckily no one else was shot,” Simon said.

“We are lucky we didn’t have several people killed. He was mad at something. That’s for sure. And right now, we believe the security officers — who work for a Columbia company — acted properly. They responded to the gunfire that was being fired at them and the building.”

Authorities think Kennedy acted alone, and no one else was involved, Simon said.

Anyone with information should call the Bishopville Police Department at (803) 4845309 or CrimeStoppers at 1 (888)-CRIME-SC.

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ington correspondent for The State, but returned to Columbia to cover the state politics in the mid1990s. He became a source of advice for both his colleagues and national reporters heading to South Carolina to cover the state’s early presidential primaries.

Even politicians who came to prominence after Bandy retired knew the impact he had on South Carolina.

“Lee Bandy was a South Carolina treasure.

Over the course of a career that spanned decades, Lee set the gold standard for insightful coverage of government and politics, and he leaves behind a legacy that touches thousands,” Gov. Nikki Haley said.

Bandy was born in Asheville, N.C. He was the son of a preacher and graduated from Bob Jones University in Greenville. His religious background helped him cover South Carolina’s transformation from a state dominated by Democrats into a Republican stronghold, fueled by evangelical conservatives.

But he made sure his background didn’t influence his reporting or writing. He wrote more than 3,000 columns and received praise and criticism from both the left and the right.

This summer, Bandy became one of four inaugural members of The State newspaper’s Hall of Fame.

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COLUMBIA (AP) — Lee Bandy, a reporter who covered South Carolina politics and its congressional delegation for 40 years, has died.

Mark Lett, executive editor of The State newspaper of Columbia, said Bandy’s family told the newspaper he died Monday of complications from Parkinson’s disease. Bandy was 78.

Several former colleagues were at his side.

Lett said Bandy’s professionalism, intelligence, grace and humor were evident in every story and column he wrote.

“Lee Bandy’s contribution to South Carolina politics was as significant as the newsmakers he covered. Bandy’s reporting and analysis provided generations of South Carolinians with information and insight about the activities and ambitions of this state’s statesmen and scoundrels,” Lett said.

Bandy covered nearly the entire careers of U.S. Sens. Strom Thurmond and Ernest “Fritz” Hollings before retiring in 2006. The man who replaced Thurmond, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said South Carolina lost one of its strongest and most capable voices.

“Lee’s criticisms stung and his praise was appreciated. There was never any doubt Lee called it as he saw it,” Graham said.

Bandy spent much of his career as chief Wash-

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Participate in activities that allow you to discuss job CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put in the possibilities. Sharing your ideas will make time and you will be pleased with the you look good and should lead to results. Work to improve partnerships and something that interests you. expand your prospects, both personally and professionally.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Speak up and offer PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Jealousy and suggestions. Use your expertise and call in emotional mayhem is apparent. Back away favors in order to help a cause of choice. An from a situation that is spinning out of emotional problem is likely to surface if control. Focus on what will get you ahead someone you’re close to feels neglected. professionally, financially and contractually.

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Nancy Byer comments on her photo submission, “On a recent Bahamas cruise, a freighter passed our ship on the St. John’s River in Jacksonville, Fla., and I was lucky enough to catch a photo of this dolphin as he led the way, right in front of the freighter!”

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Unveiling of Freddie Solomon Field set for Friday

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The football field at Sumter Memorial Stadium, the very field where the late Freddie Solomon introduced the world to his talents SOLOMON during the first season of Sumter High School football in 1970, will be for-

FREDDIE SOLOMON FIELD DEDICATION Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Sumter Memorial Stadium ORDER OF EVENTS Sheriff Anthony Dennis, Sheriff of Sumter County 6:30 p.m.

TRANSITION TO THE FIELD Unveiling of monument (outside stadium) PRAYER OF DEDICATION OF THE FIELD — The 7 p.m.

Rev. Larry C. Weston Dedication of field (inside stadium) GUEST SPEAKER — Coach Steve Satterfield, WELCOME — Mr. Graham Osteen, The (Sumter) Former Coach of Sumter High School and Family Item Friend INVOCATION —The Rev. Larry C. Weston, Pastor, PERSONAL COMMENTS FROM THE SOLOMON Trinity Missionary Baptist Church FAMILY — Richard Solomon, Brother of the Late UNVEILING OF THE MONUMENT — Dr. J. Frank Freddie Solomon, Jr. Baker, Superintendent of Sumter County Schools; NATIONAL ANTHEM — Sumter High School Band

mally unveiled as Freddie Solomon Field on Friday during a ceremony prior to SHS’

game against Carolina Forest.

The ceremony, which will include the naming of the

field and the unveiling of a monument, will begin at 6:30 p.m. next to the stadium press box before concluding on the field.

The field was officially named Freddie Solomon Field in February following a unanimous vote by the Sumter School District Board of Trustees.

Solomon was part of the first senior class at Sumter High when desegregation

brought the student bodies of all-black Lincoln and predominantly white Edmunds together for the ‘70-71 school year.

All he did that year was rush for 1,969 yards and 28 touchdowns on 208 carries while passing for 10 touchdowns. He led the state in rushing and also in scoring with 182 points.

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Cards built WS roster through own farm system

BY R.B. FALLSTROM The Associated Press

AP PHOTOS

South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, left, and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney were both disappointed by their teams’ performances on Saturday. It was a bad day all around for football fans in the Palmetto State as Tennessee upset the Gamecocks 23-21 and Florida State routed the Tigers 51-14.

Palmetto State blues

ST. LOUIS — The lessons begin in rookie ball.

Every team emphasizes fundamentals and preparedness, both physical and mental, in the hope it all becomes second nature as players climb through the farm system.

WACHA One organization’s philosophy always seems to stick out. Everyone knows about The Cardinal Way. Even before MILLER opening day this year, St. Louis was hit hard by season-ending injuries to longtime ace Chris Carpenter, closer Jason MOLINA Motte and shortstop Rafael Furcal. As the summer wore on, the setbacks kept coming.

But the Cardinals kept dipping into the minors for replacements who did more than SEE CARDINALS, PAGE B4

Difficult weekend as Clemson, USC lose on same day for first time since 2010

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — There hasn’t been a football hangover like this in the Palmetto State since New Year’s Eve 2010. That was the last time before Saturday fans of the state’s two major college programs endured defeats on the same day.

And it was difficult to determine whether Gamecocks or Tigers fans hurt

more.

No. 20 South Carolina was stung by Tennessee’s fourth-quarter rally, the unranked Vols snapping a 4-year streak of losses to ranked opponents 23-21 on Michael Palar- SHAW dy’s 19-yard field as time ran out.

“I couldn’t sleep hardly a bit last night,’’ Gamecocks

head coach Steve Spurrier said Sunday.

Clemson fans know the feeling.

The ninthranked Tigers had hoped to take control of the Atlantic Coast Conference race and BOYD cement themselves as national championship contenders. Instead, they surrendered the most

points in Death Valley history in a 51-14 beatdown by Florida State.

“Very disappointed in how we played last night,’’ Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said. Watching “the film wasn’t much better.’’

Both programs have been top 25 fixtures the past few seasons, giving college football fans in the state

McMurray wins uneventful Talladega race

BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala. — Everyone expects the big one to happen at Talladega Superspeedway.

For some reason, it never occurred Sunday.

Oh sure, there was a wreck on the final lap, which allowed Jamie McMurray to coast to the victory under caution.

But by the standards of this place, it was about as clean as can be.

“Once you get toward the end, it usually gets more intense and everybody starts taking bigger risks,’’ McMurray said. “I was listening to my spotter and he would say, `A line is forming, but it’s not very organized and they’re not making up any ground.’ I’m really surprised they couldn’t put something together to make more of a run. I’m

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jamie McMurray celebrates after winning the Camping World RV Sales 500 on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala.

shocked by that, actually. I thought guys would take bigger chances at the end.’’

McMurray won for the first

time in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series since 2010, snapping a SEE MCMURRAY, PAGE B5

SEE BLUES, PAGE B4

Best-of-7; x-if necessary All games televised by Fox St. Louis vs. Boston Wednesday: St. Louis (Wainwright 19-9) at Boston (Lester 15-8), 8:07 p.m.

Thursday: St. Louis at Boston, 8:07 p.m.

Saturday: Boston at St. Louis, 8:07 p.m.

Sunday: Boston at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. x-Monday: Boston at St. Louis, 8:07 p.m. x-Oct. 30: St. Louis at Boston, 8:07 p.m. x-Oct. 31: St. Louis at Boston, 8:07 p.m.

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity Cross Country Manning in Region VI-3A Meet (at Darlington), 5:30 p.m.

Middle School Football Scott’s Branch at Holly Hill, 6 p.m.

Varsity Girls Golf Sumter in 4A Lower State Championship (at Myrtle Beach National Golf Course), TBA Varsity Girls Tennis Manning at Wilson, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball Sumter, Summerville at Fort Dorchester, 5:30 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at East Clarendon, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Varsity Cross Country Sumter in Region VI-4A Meet (in Florence), 4 p.m.

Middle School Football Alice Drive at Bates, 5 p,m.

Chestnut Oaks at Hillcrest, 5 p.m.

Mayewood at Furman, 5 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball Lee Central at Timberland, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Junior Varsity Football Sumter at Carolina Forest, 7:30 p.m.

Manning at Crestwood, 6 p.m.

Lakewood at Hartsville, 6:30 p.m.

Lee Central at Lake City, 6 p.m.

Ben Lippen at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Porter-Gaud, 7 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Holly Hill, 6 p.m.

B Team Football Ben Lippen at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Porter-Gaud, 5 p.m.

Middle School Football Lake View at East Clarendon, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY Varsity Football Carolina Forest at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Crestwood at Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Hartsville at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.

Lake City at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m.

Carvers Bay at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at Hemingway, 7:30 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Ben Lippen, 7:30 p.m.

Porter-Gaud at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Florence Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Clarendond Hall at Faith Christian, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Varsity Cross Country Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Thomas Sumter in SCISA State Meet (at Heathwood Hall in Columbia), TBA Varsity Equestrian Wilson Hall vs. Hammond, Emerald Leaf, TBA SUNDAY Varsity Equestrian Wilson Hall vs. Team Pinewood Riding Center

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY 2:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: College Basketball Media Days (ESPNU).

2:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match from Milan -- Barcelona vs. AC Milan (FOX SPORTS 1).

2:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match from Glasgow, Scotland -- Ajax vs. Celtic (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

7 p.m. -- High School Football: Holly Hill at Williamsburg (FTC NOW).

7:30 p.m. -- NBA Exhibition Basketball: Washington at Detroit (NBA TV).

8 p.m. -- College Football: Louisiana-Lafayette at Arkansas State (ESPN2).

8 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Nashville at Minnesota (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

10:30 p.m. -- NBA Exhibition Basketball: Utah at Los Angeles Lakers (NBA TV).

MLB POSTSEASON WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) All games televised by Fox St. Louis vs. Boston Wednesday: St. Louis (Wainwright 19-9) at Boston (Lester 15-8), 8:07 p.m.

Thursday: St. Louis at Boston, 8:07 p.m.

Saturday: Boston at St. Louis, 8:07 p.m.

Sunday: Boston at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. x-Monday: Boston at St. Louis, 8:07 p.m. x-Oct. 30: St. Louis at Boston, 8:07 p.m. x-Oct. 31: St. Louis at Boston, 8:07 p.m.

NBA PRESEASON

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Brooklyn 4 1 .800 – Toronto 4 1 .800 – New York 2 2 .500 11/2 Philadelphia 1 3 .250 21/2 Boston 1 6 .143 4 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 4 2 .667 – Charlotte 3 3 .500 1 Orlando 2 4 .333 2 Atlanta 1 4 .200 21/2 Washington 1 4 .200 21/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 5 0 1.000 – Cleveland 3 2 .600 2 Detroit 1 4 .200 4 Indiana 1 5 .167 41/2 Milwaukee 0 4 .000 41/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB New Orleans 6 0 1.000 – Houston 3 1 .750 2 Dallas 3 2 .600 21/2 Memphis 3 2 .600 21/2 San Antonio 1 3 .250 4 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Minnesota 3 1 .750 – Oklahoma City 3 1 .750 – Portland 4 2 .667 – Denver 2 3 .400 11/2 Utah 1 4 .200 21/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 4 2 .667 – Golden State 3 2 .600 1/2 Sacramento 3 2 .600 1/2 Phoenix 2 2 .500 1 L.A. Lakers 2 4 .333 2 Sunday’s Games Memphis 90, Atlanta 82 Orlando 87, Detroit 86 Minnesota 104, Boston 89 Oklahoma City 88, Utah 82 Portland 109, Sacramento 105 Monday’s Games New York at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia vs. Cleveland at Columbus, OH, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Houston, 8 p.m.

Today’s Games Indiana at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Memphis at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Boston, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Washington vs. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 7 p.m.

New York vs. Milwaukee at Green Bay, WI, 8 p.m.

Miami at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m.

Chicago vs. Oklahoma City at Wichita, KS, 9:30 p.m.

Golden State at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 5 2 0 .714 152 N.Y. Jets 4 3 0 .571 134 Miami 3 3 0 .500 135 Buffalo 3 4 0 .429 159 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 5 2 0 .714 187 Tennessee 3 4 0 .429 145 Houston 2 5 0 .286 122 Jacksonville 0 7 0 .000 76 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 5 2 0 .714 148 Baltimore 3 4 0 .429 150 Cleveland 3 4 0 .429 131 Pittsburgh 2 4 0 .333 107 West W L T Pct PF Kansas City 7 0 0 1.000 169 Denver 6 1 0 .857 298 San Diego 4 3 0 .571 168 Oakland 2 4 0 .333 105 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Dallas 4 3 0 .571 200 Philadelphia 3 4 0 .429 169 Washington 2 4 0 .333 152 N.Y. Giants 0 6 0 .000 103 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 5 1 0 .833 161 Carolina 3 3 0 .500 139 Atlanta 2 4 0 .333 153 Tampa Bay 0 6 0 .000 87 North W L T Pct PF Green Bay 4 2 0 .667 168 Detroit 4 3 0 .571 186 Chicago 4 3 0 .571 213 Minnesota 1 4 0 .200 125 West W L T Pct PF Seattle 6 1 0 .857 191 San Francisco 5 2 0 .714 176 St. Louis 3 4 0 .429 156 Arizona 3 4 0 .429 133 Thursday’s Game Seattle 34, Arizona 22 Sunday’s Games Atlanta 31, Tampa Bay 23 Washington 45, Chicago 41 Dallas 17, Philadelphia 3 N.Y. Jets 30, New England 27, OT Buffalo 23, Miami 21 Carolina 30, St. Louis 15 Cincinnati 27, Detroit 24 San Diego 24, Jacksonville 6 San Francisco 31, Tennessee 17 Kansas City 17, Houston 16 Green Bay 31, Cleveland 13

PA 127 162 140 178 PA 131 146 194 222 PA 135 148 156 132 PA 81 197 144 132 PA 155 196 184 209 PA 103 83 157 132 PA 127 167 206 158 PA 116 135 184 161

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013

| Pittsburgh 19, Baltimore 16 Indianapolis 39, Denver 33 Open: New Orleans, Oakland Monday’s Game Minnesota at N.Y. Giants, late Thursday, Oct. 24 Carolina at Tampa Bay, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27 Cleveland at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Miami at New England, 1 p.m.

Dallas at Detroit, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Jacksonville at London, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Cincinnati, 4:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

Washington at Denver, 4:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

Open: Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, San Diego, Tennessee Monday, Oct. 28 Seattle at St. Louis, 8:40 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 9 6 3 0 12 24 23 Toronto 9 6 3 0 12 30 22 Boston 7 5 2 0 10 20 10 Montreal 8 5 3 0 10 26 15 Tampa Bay 8 5 3 0 10 26 21 Ottawa 8 3 3 2 8 21 24 Florida 9 3 6 0 6 20 32 Buffalo 10 1 8 1 3 13 28 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 8 7 1 0 14 31 19 Carolina 9 4 2 3 11 22 26 N.Y. Islanders 8 3 3 2 8 25 23 Columbus 8 3 5 0 6 19 22 Washington 8 3 5 0 6 21 25 New Jersey 8 1 4 3 5 17 26 N.Y. Rangers 7 2 5 0 4 11 29 Philadelphia 8 1 7 0 2 11 24 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 8 7 1 0 14 27 12 Chicago 8 5 1 2 12 23 19 St. Louis 7 5 1 1 11 27 19 Nashville 9 5 3 1 11 19 22 Minnesota 9 3 3 3 9 19 22 Winnipeg 9 4 5 0 8 22 25 Dallas 8 3 5 0 6 20 28 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 8 7 0 1 15 39 16 Anaheim 8 7 1 0 14 30 19 Phoenix 9 5 2 2 12 27 26 Los Angeles 9 6 3 0 12 24 22 Vancouver 10 5 4 1 11 27 29 Calgary 7 3 2 2 8 23 26 Edmonton 9 2 6 1 5 26 36 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s Games Columbus 3, Vancouver 1 Nashville 3, Winnipeg 1 Anaheim 6, Dallas 3 Monday’s Games San Jose at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

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

Today’s Games Anaheim at Toronto, 7 p.m.

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

New Jersey at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Washington at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Calgary at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Ottawa at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Boston at Buffalo, 8 p.m.

GOLF Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Par Scores The Associated Press Sunday At TPC Summerlin Las Vegas Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,243; Par: 71 (35-36) Final Webb Simpson (500), $1,080,000 64-63-67-66—260 -24 Ryo Ishikawa (245), $528,000 67-66-68-65—266 -18 Jason Bohn (245), $528,000 67-64-69-66—266 -18 Charley Hoffman (135), $288,000 66-70-67-64—267 -17 Luke Guthrie (96), $210,750 69-64-71-64—268 -16 Troy Matteson (96), $210,750 67-69-68-64—268 -16 Charles Howell III (96), $210,750 67-69-67-65—268 -16 Chesson Hadley (96), $210,750 65-66-67-70—268 -16 Freddie Jacobson (75), $162,000 67-67-71-64—269 -15 Ryan Moore (75), $162,000 69-63-69-68—269 -15 Jeff Overton (75), $162,000 63-68-68-70—269 -15 Carl Pettersson (61), $126,000 68-67-69-66—270 -14 Jimmy Walker (61), $126,000 71-68-64-67—270 -14 Brendon Todd (61), $126,000 67-68-67-68—270 -14 KEB HanaBank Championship Par Scores The Associated Press Sunday At Sky 72 Golf Club, Ocean Course Incheon, South Korea Purse: $1.9 million Yardage: 6,364; Par: 72 Final (x-won on first playoff hole) x-Amy Yang, $285,000 67-71-69—207 -9 Hee Kyung Seo, $173,411 71-68-68—207 -9 Michelle Wie, $100,479 69-73-66—208 -8 Sei Young Kim, $100,479 71-68-69—208 -8 Suzann Pettersen, $100,479 69-69-70—208 -8 Ha-Neul Kim, $64,085 69-70-71—210 -6 Brittany Lincicome, $53,642 71-71-69—211 -5 Jane Park, $40,825 70-72-70—212 -4 Se Ri Pak, $40,825 73-68-71—212 -4 Jiyai Shin, $40,825 69-71-72—212 -4 Anna Nordqvist, $40,825 67-70-75—212 -4 Greater Hickory Classic Par Scores The Associated Press Sunday At Rock Barn Golf and Spa, Jones Course Conover, N.C. Purse: $1.6 million Yardage: 6,846; Par 70 Final (x-won on first playoff hole) x-Michael Allen (240), $240,000 67-65-65—197 -13 Olin Browne (141), $140,800 65-68-64—197 -13 Bernhard Langer (115), $115,200 64-66-69—199 -11 Brad Bryant (95), $95,200 66-66-69—201 -9 John Riegger (76), $76,000 65-67-70—202 -8 Chien Soon Lu (58), $57,600 70-67-66—203 -7 Tom Kite (58), $57,600 69-67-67—203 -7

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit manager Jim Leyland announced on Monday he was stepping down after eight seasons at the helm of the Tigers.

Leyland steps down as Tigers manager DETROIT — A picture of Jim Leyland’s face stared out from the video board at an empty Comerica Park, next to that familiar Olde English “D’’ and a message that said simply: “Thank You Jim.’’ After eight seasons managing the Tigers, including three division titles and two American League pennants, Leyland stepped down Monday. His voice cracking at times, TRISUMTER his hands RESULTS wiping away For comtears at othplete results ers, he anon Saturday’s nounced his TriSumter Tri- departure athlon, check two days Wednesday’s after Detroit edition of The was elimiItem. nated by Boston in the AL championship series.

“It’s been a thrill,’’ the 68-year-old Leyland said during a news conference at the ballpark. “I came here to change talent to team, and I think with the help of this entire organization, I think we’ve done that. We’ve won quite a bit. I’m very grateful to have been a small part of that.’’

Leyland made his managerial debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986, and from Barry Bonds to Miguel Cabrera, he’s managed some of the sport’s biggest stars and been involved in some of baseball’s most

SPORTS ITEMS memorable games over the past quarter-century.

In 1992, his Pirates lost Game 7 of the NLCS when Atlanta rallied in the bottom of the ninth inning. Five years later, Leyland won his only World Series title as manager when his Florida Marlins beat Cleveland in an 11-inning thriller in Game 7.

He’s experienced some of the highest highs the game has to offer, but also endured difficult rebuilding periods in both Pittsburgh and Florida.

DODGERS OF KEMP HAS SURGERY ON ANKLE

LOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp has had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle, and the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder should be ready in time for the start of next season.

The team said the surgery occurred Monday in Charlotte and involved removing several spurs, a loose body, and a microfracture procedure on a bone. Kemp will be in a splint for two weeks, then will wear a boot for another two weeks.

It’s the second surgery for Kemp in less than two weeks.

He had cleanup surgery on his left shoulder Oct. 8, a procedure that was planned before he was shut down for the postseason because of his sprained left ankle.

| Smith and his Grambling football teammates have no regrets about a nearly weeklong boycott that forced the university to forfeit its game against Jackson State on Saturday.

Grambling’s players staged the boycott because of many issues with university leaders, including the school’s rundown facilities, long bus trips to road games and personnel decisions.

MIAMI LEARNS NCAA DECISION TODAY

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Decision day has finally arrived for Miami.

The NCAA will unveil the findings of its long investigation into Miami athletics and release any proposed sanctions today, about 2 1/2 years after the probe began and more than eight months after saying the Hurricanes did not “exercise institutional control’’ over former booster and convicted felon Nevin Shapiro’s interactions with the football and men’s basketball programs.

The report will be released at 10 a.m., the NCAA said. If the case follows typical protocols, the Hurricanes will not receive their copy of the decision until this morning, shortly before the public release.

Miami is off to a 6-0 start, and the school’s No. 7 ranking matches its highest since 2005.

GRAMBLING PLAYERS END BOYCOTT

From wire reports

GRAMBLING, La. — Naquan

SOLOMON from Page B1 He followed that with a record-setting performance in the Shrine Bowl, rushing for 197 yards and three touchdowns. Then, when the NorthSouth All-Star Game was played the following fall, he rushed for 274 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries.

He took his talents to the University of Tampa, where he rushed for 3,299 yards and 39 touchdowns on 557 carries, holding the NCAA record for career rushing yards by a quarterback for several years.

Solomon was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the ‘75 National Football League draft as a wide receiver. He played for the Dolphins for three years before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers prior to the ‘78 season.

He ended up starting for Super Bowl-winning teams in ‘81 and ‘84.

Solomon retired following the 1985 season.

He had 371 catches for 5,846 yards and 48 touchdowns in his 11-year career.

He’s a charter member of both the Sumter High School Athletic Hall of Fame and the Sumter Sports Hall of Fame. He’s also a member of the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013

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Indy QB aces latest test against Peyton, Broncos

BY MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

St. Louis quarterback Kellen Clemens, right, is sacked by Carolina’s Mike Mitchell in the second half of the Panthers’ 30-15 victory on Sunday in Charlotte.

Mitchell, Panthers’ D shine in win

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Mike Mitchell is bringing a little attitude — and a whole lot of big plays — to the Carolina Panthers’ defense.

The free agent pickup from the Oakland Raiders had eight tackles, two forced fumbles and goaded two Rams players — offensive lineman Harvey Dahl and wide receiver Brian Quick — into committing unnecessary roughness penalties on Sunday as the Panthers defeated St. Louis 30-15.

Mitchell entered the game with three interceptions and added a few more big plays to his growing Pro Bowl resume on Sunday.

“We wanted to do a better job of being more mature, being the more composed team,’’ Mitchell said. “We had the game in hand and we could tell by the way they were playing that they wanted to get somebody cheap, try to get us a penalty, something like that.

We weren’t going to give it to them. We just needed to stay disciplined.’’

The Panthers came into the game ranked third in the league

in defense and have now forced 14 turnovers in six games. On Sunday, they scored their first touchdown when Captain Munnerlyn returned an interception 45 yards for a score on the first play from scrimmage, setting the tone for the game.

A few reasons why the Panthers beat the Rams: STAY COOL, MAN

The Rams were flagged for five personal fouls and had one player ejected — defensive end Chris Long — while the Panthers only had two personal fouls in a heated game. Essentially, that is to say the Panthers kept their cool while the Rams didn’t.

“I think both teams are hungry to win,’’ Panthers tackle Jordan Gross said. “They were 3-3 and we were 2-3 and this game was big for both teams. It’s a physical game and we’re out there hitting each other. Sometimes it gets a little beyond snap to whistle but I was proud of us. We didn’t get as many fouls as they did. I think we kept our heads a little better.’’

DON’T AWAKE A SLEEPING GIANT

Panthers receiver Steve Smith said Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins tried to get under his skin by talking about his wife, Angie, during the

game. If that’s true, Jenkins needs to learn you never get in a war of words with Smith — it only fires him up more and escalates his level of play.

Smith made Jenkins pay by beating him on a 19-yard touchdown catch — the 800th reception of his career — in the second half.

Smith put a little extra into his touchdown dance, saying “When you embarrass people, you rub it in their face.’’

INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Luck aced his latest test Sunday night.

Going head-to-head against his predecessor with the Colts, the 24-year-old quarterback showed everyone he’s more than a worthy replacement for Peyton Manning. He beat Manning at his own game.

On a night that was supposed to belong exclusively to homecoming king, Luck executed a perfect 2-minute drill at the end of the first half, threw three touchdown passes, ran for his third score of the season and kept the Broncos’ defense off balance all night. The result: Indianapolis 39, Denver 33.

“I thought he played really well,’’ coach Chuck Pagano said of Luck. “I think he had three touchdown passes at half, if I’m not mistaken, 128-something QB rating. There’s always going to be some plays here and there that you’d love to have back, but I thought he played really well.’’

Luck played well enough to hand the Broncos (6-1) their first loss of the season, leaving surprising Kansas City as

the NFL’s last unbeaten team. And Luck played well enough to ruin what most expected to be Manning’s chance to prove the Colts (5-2) made a mistake by releasing him in March 2012 so they could rebuild with Luck at the helm.

Here are some other things we learned: FAR FROM PERFECT

Denver may have come into the game with an unbeaten record and Manning seemingly steamrolling to reclaim the touchdown pass record. But Denver is far from the perfect team.

Manning was sacked four times, had a forced a fumble that turned into a safety and a touchdown and was picked off.

NEW AND IMPROVED

Colts owner Jim Irsay caught a lot of heat this week for noting that the Colts are building around a different model without Manning. He wanted a more balanced offense, a steadier defense and stronger special teams.

It was a big reason the Colts held on Sunday.

Indy ran 31 times for 121 yards and kept the ball for more than 31 minutes. Luck still threw for 228 yards and three TDs.

EFFICIENT CAM

Cam Newton has suddenly turned into Mr. Efficient. Newton turned in his second straight quality start, completing 15 of 17 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown. In the past two games, Newton is 35 of 43 for 464 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions.

St. Louis quarterback Sam Bradford threw for 255 yards but left the game in the fourth quarter with knee injury.

TURNOVER BATTLE

The Rams came into the game a plus-6 in the turnover ratio and had forced seven turnovers in their last two games. However, it was the Panthers who forced three turnovers and didn’t turn the ball over at all.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks to Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck (12) after the Colts’ 39-33 victory over the Broncons on Sunday in Indianapolis.

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Titans owner dies; Rams’ Bradford, Colts’ Wayne out for year NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans owner Bud Adams, who helped found the American Football League and whose battles for players helped lead to the merger with the NFL, has died. He was 90.

Adams’ 409 wins were the most of any current NFL owner. His franchise made 21 playoff appearances in 53 seaADAMS sons.

RAMS QB BRADFORD OUT FOR YEAR WITH TORN ACL

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford will miss the rest of the season because of

a torn knee ligament.

COLTS LOSE WR WAYNE WITH SEASON-ENDING KNEE INJURY

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts receiver Reggie Wayne will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Sunday night’s win over Denver.

CUTLER TO MISS AT LEAST 4 WEEKS, BRIGGS OUT 6

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears expect quarterback Jay Cutler to miss at least four weeks with a groin injury and Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs will be sidelined around six weeks with a shoulder injury.

Cutler suffered a muscle tear in his groin during Sunday’s 45-41 loss to the Washington Redskins, while Briggs left with a small fracture in his shoulder.

TACKLE MCKINNIE ACQUIRED BY DOLPHINS FROM RAVENS

DAVIE, Fla. — Tackle Bryant McKinnie was traded Monday by the Baltimore Ravens to the Miami Dolphins, who needed to shore up a leaky offensive line.

The Ravens will receive a conditional late-round draft pick, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said.

From wire reports

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BLUES from Page B1 plenty to brag about before this weekend.

Since a 31-26 loss to South Florida in the Meineke Bowl on Dec. 31, 2010, Clemson has gone 27-7, won the 2011 ACC championship and defeated Southeastern Conference superpowers in LSU and Georgia behind defending ACC player of the year in quarterback Tajh Boyd and All-America wide receiver Sammy Watkins.

A few hours after Clemsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bowl loss nearly three years ago, South Carolina fell to the Seminoles 26-17 at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. And like the Tigers, the Gamecocks have continued a steady rise into the BCS STANDINGS national spotlight.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had backTeam Avg to-back 11-2 sea1. Alabama .9841 2. Florida St. .9348 sons the past two 3. Oregon .9320 years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a program 4. Ohio St. .8553 5. Missouri .8219 first â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and have 6. Stanford .7414 gotten continual at7. Miami .7200 8. Baylor .7120 tention because of 9. Clemson .6249 All-America defen10. Texas Tech .6220 11. Auburn .5058 sive end Jadeveon 12. UCLA .4807 Clowney and re13. LSU .4552 14. Virginia Tech .4408 cord-setting run15. Oklahoma .4204 ning back Marcus 16. Texas A&M .3666 17. Fresno St. .3379 Lattimore.

18. N. Illinois .3032 After Saturday, 19. Oklahoma St. .2687 20. Louisville .2556 the two schools 21. South Carolina .2161 have several ques22. Michigan .1637 23. UCF .1394 tions to answer.

24. Nebraska .1354 The Gamecocks 25. Oregon St. .1042 had figured to grab hold of the SEC Eastern Division at Neyland Stadium and, after a sluggish start, led 21-17 in the fourth quarter and figured to try and run out the game with mobile quarterback Connor Shaw and the SECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading rusher in Mike Davis.

Instead, Shaw got crunched midway through final period and suffered a left knee sprain that Spurrier says will most likely keep him out of next Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game at SEC East leader, No. 5 Missouri.

Without Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s versatility, the Gamecocks offense bogged down and they twice gave the ball back to Tennessee for an upset chance. The Vols did it on their last possession, freshman receiver Marquez North with a one-armed catch with South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ahmad Christian in seemingly good position to make a play. The stunned South Carolina defense couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compose itself after that and Tennessee put Palardy in chip-shot range.

1. Alabama (55) 2. Oregon (3) 3. Florida St. (2) 4. Ohio St. 5. Missouri 6. Baylor 7. Miami 8. Stanford 9. Clemson 10. Texas Tech 11. Auburn 12. UCLA 13. LSU 14. Texas A&M 15. Fresno St. 16. Virginia Tech 17. Oklahoma 18. Louisville 19. Oklahoma St. 20. South Carolina 21. UCF 22. Wisconsin 23. N. Illinois 24. Michigan 25. Nebraska

Record 7-0 7-0 6-0 7-0 7-0 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-1 7-0 6-1 5-1 6-2 5-2 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-1 5-1 5-2 5-1 5-2 7-0 6-1 5-1

Pts 1,495 1,427 1,395 1,309 1,197 1,189 1,130 1,118 927 904 867 832 739 683 550 509 501 428 382 381 345 258 220 169 117

Pv 1 2 5 4 14 12 10 13 3 16 24 9 6 7 17 19 18 8 21 11 NR 25 23 NR NR

Others receiving votes: Arizona St. 108, Notre Dame 82, Oregon St. 79, Michigan St. 73, Georgia 30, Mississippi 27, Florida 17, Utah 4, Washington 4, Texas 2, BYU 1, Ball St. 1.

Spurrier questioned his play-calling down the stretch and acknowledged he wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone for it on fourth down deep in Gamecocks territory if his offense needed one yard instead of two.

Spurrier used two time outs considering the decision before punting.

Clemson contest in front of 83,428 fans at Memorial Stadium was over at halftime. The Tigers had four turnovers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they came into the game with only four all season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and Florida State turned them into 24 points.

Boyd was off-target throughout the contest and finished with just 156 yards passing. He was in a walking boot after the game protecting a sprained ankle, but said he would be fine when Clemson (6-1, 4-1 ACC) travels to Maryland next Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never as good as it seems, but also never as bad as it seems,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Boyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be some good things to take away from this. There are guys who played well, but overall we have to play better.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spurrier and the Gamecocks (5-2, 3-2) will try and do that at Missouri.

The coach said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first step toward working themselves back in the divisional race since undefeated Missouri has a two-game lead over the Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three favorites in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we all know that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of ball still left for everyone,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spurrier said.

And more chances to make Palmetto State fans happy again.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013

CARDINALS from Page B1 their share for a team thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back in the World Series for the fourth time in 10 years.

The kids they plugged in, most by necessity, werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wide-eyed at all. They remembered the teaching and just let their ability flow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely nerves that are going on,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 22-year-old pitcher Michael Wacha said after beating Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw twice in the NL championship series. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got to be able to control them and try to use them to your advantage out there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just not let the moment get too big, just take deep breaths.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Cardinals are in the postseason for the 10th time in 14 years. Fresh off their 19th pennant, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go for their second championship in three years when they open the World Series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night at Fenway Park.

Since new ownership took over from Anheuser-Busch in 1996, only the Yankees have more playoff victories than St. Louis.

The pitching staff is deep, thanks to the farm system.

Shelby Miller had a 3.06 ERA this season and led major league rookies with 15 wins. Yet when the playoffs rolled around, there was no room for him in the rotation.

Wacha is 3-0 with a 0.43 postseason ERA, and fellow rookie Trevor Rosenthal seized the closerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job in September when Edward Mujica faltered. Carlos Martinez stepped into the setup role, Seth Maness induced 16 doubleplay balls to lead NL relievers, and left-hander Kevin Siegrist posted a 0.45 ERA. None of them shake off catcher Yadier Molina, himself a product of The Cardinal Way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The minor leagues, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing a good job teaching them how to pitch, teaching them how to control the emotions,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Molina said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever they move up here, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready. Mentally, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready from the get-go.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

No doubt, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten a little lucky, too.

General manager John Mozeliak appreciates the organization-wide recognition, but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have predicted most of the prospects would come through this quickly. Wachaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sudden dominance is a pleasant surprise, and the same goes for Rosenthal and fill-in first baseman Matt Adams.

John Gast arrived with zero expectations and won his first two career starts. Tyler Lyons, hardly a name on the tip of any fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tongue, won his first two starts as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;None of that would have seemed right. Right?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mozeliak said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our expectations were not for them to have so many fingerprints on this club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great commentary on the organization.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Most of the World Series roster is homegrown, a strategy emphasizing scouting expertise and consistency in instruction that allows the Cardinals to keep running with the big spenders.

When longtime slugger and franchise icon Albert Pujols left following the 2011 title for a $240 million contract with the Angels, Allen Craig stepped in at first base and blossomed into a big RBI guy at a fraction of the price.

When Craig went down with a sprained foot in early September, Adams supplied power during the stretch drive.

Sure, the Cardinals arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only team surrounding a highly paid nucleus with products from the farm system. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just one of the best at it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even in lean years, these guys find a way to be there,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said this summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter the personnel, this is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected, and they find a way to get it done.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Second-year manager Mike Matheny came up through the Milwaukee system. He blossomed into a four-time Gold Glove catcher with the Cardinals, and that helped land him the job as La Russaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successor without managing a game in the minors.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013

MARY K. LEDBETTER Mary Kathryn Ledbetter, 76, wife of Ernest W. Ledbetter Sr., died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in McDowell County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Joseph Roy Berryhill and the late Hettie E. Davis Berryhill. She attended Springbank Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years;

children, Ernest â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wayneâ&#x20AC;?

Ledbetter Jr. of Columbia, Scotty Ray LEDBETTER Ledbetter (Margaret) of Wilmington, N.C., and Karen Lynn Ledbetter Miller (Steve) of Dalzell; grandchildren, Julia Elizabeth Ledbetter, Shannon Marie Miller Knudson (Timmy), Brian Scott Ledbetter,

Allison Paige Miller Cuttino (Allen), Emily Dianne Ledbetter and Sarah Catherine Ledbetter; a great-grandson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the light of her life,â&#x20AC;?

Thomas Allen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scootieâ&#x20AC;?

Cuttino III; a brother, Lawrence Rodgers Berryhill of Nebo, N.C.; a sister, Betty Berryhill Newton of Nebo, N.C.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday at Spring-

bank Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Miller and the Rev. Leroy Stevens officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Montford Cove Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherford County, N.C. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

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made to Montford Cove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 4920 Cove Road, Union Mills, N.C. 28167.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

HERBERT SHARPE Sr. MANNING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Herbert Sharpe Sr., 66, husband of Joann Dozier Sharpe, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at Tuomey

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The family is receiving friends at his residence, 117 Gregory St. in Manning.

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

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108-race winless streak, and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have to worry about a planned last-lap charge from Dale Earnhardt Jr. after Dillon spun coming out of the second turn.

The only other driver collected in the crash was Casey Mears, who slammed into Dillonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car and sent it flying into the air before it came back down upright. Everyone was OK. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was trying to go for the win there,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Dillon, who was filling in for injured Tony Stewart in the No. 14 car and competing in just his 12th Sprint Cup race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A wild ride. I just have to thank NASCAR for everything they have done for safety. That hit was fine. I got to drive the car backâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the garage, though he settled for 26th after going to the final lap in third.

A race known for massive crashes was essentially trouble free. There was a minor wreck early on when Marcos Ambrose got loose in front of the main grandstand and took out Juan Pablo Montoya, and 103 consecutive laps under green until the yellow and checkered flags waved together at the end.

By The Associated Press Sunday At Talladega Superspeedway Talladega, Ala. Lap length: 2.66 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (9) Jamie McMurray, Chevy, 188 laps, 115.2 rating, 47 points, $236,345.

2. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 188, 119.3, 43, $180,210.

3. (21) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 188, 105.5, 42, $187,596.

4. (34) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 188, 98.9, 40, $154,726.

5. (27) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 188, 79, 40, $162,068.

6. (7) David Ragan, Ford, 188, 74, 39, $133,618.

7. (24) David Gilliland, Ford, 188, 68.9, 37, $122,293.

8. (4) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 188, 91.1, 36, $128,235.

9. (17) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 188, 64.5, 35, $128,493.

10. (20) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 188, 85.7, 35, $132,793.

11. (6) Greg Biffle, Ford, 188, 90.9, 34, $106,710.

12. (33) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 188, 65.6, 32, $134,071.

13. (11) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 188, 119.2, 33, $140,346.

14. (19) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 188, 70.5, 31, $131,671.

15. (36) Michael McDowell, Ford, 188, 70.4, 29, $90,310.

16. (18) Joey Logano, Ford, 188, 97.2, 29, $115,343.

17. (5) Carl Edwards, Ford, 188, 82.6, 28, $121,660.

18. (30) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 188, 98.1, 27, $113,030.

Earnhardt settled for second, followed by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Paul Menard and Kyle Busch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For some reason,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Earnhardt said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it was a lot calmer the last few laps.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jimmie Johnson steered around trouble and finished 13th, emerging from the race with the lead in the Sprint Cup standings. The five-time Cup champion passed Matt Kenseth for the top spot and has a four-point edge with four races remaining.

Kenseth finished 20th. Busch and Kevin Harvick are tied for third, 26 points behind Johnson, with Jeff Gor-

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20. (12) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 188, 94.4, 25, $122,076.

21. (2) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 188, 85.5, 24, $98,460.

22. (1) Aric Almirola, Ford, 188, 81.7, 23, $122,046.

23. (26) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 188, 73.2, 0, $84,735.

24. (35) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 188, 69.1, 0, $104,018.

25. (39) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 188, 54.2, 20, $94,057.

26. (16) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, accident, 187, 81.5, 0, $127,535.

27. (10) Casey Mears, Ford, accident, 187, 63, 18, $96,510.

28. (37) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 187, 43.3, 16, $83,360.

29. (13) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 187, 72.3, 15, $133,651.

30. (14) Josh Wise, Ford, 187, 37.6, 0, $84,035.

31. (31) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 187, 47.6, 0, $79,880.

32. (22) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 187, 41.9, 12, $87,660.

33. (23) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 187, 64.6, 11, $79,510.

34. (29) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 187, 42.5, 11, $87,310.

35. (40) Terry Labonte, Ford, 187, 34.1, 10, $79,135.

36. (28) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 186, 32.5, 9, $96,980.

37. (43) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 183, 44, 0, $78,846.

38. (15) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, engine, 142, 66.3, 6, $93,625.

39. (3) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 134, 71, 5, $97,039.

40. (25) David Reutimann, Toyota, engine, 119, 46.3, 4, $65,825.

41. (32) Juan Montoya, Chevrolet, accident, 78, 40.6, 3, $89,039.

42. (42) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, engine, 60, 25, 0, $57,825.

43. (41) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, engine, 2, 25.3, 0, $54,325.

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TAVARIS T. HARP Tavaris Tramane Harp, 29, husband of Natalie Brown Harp, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Columbia. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., he was a son of Pamela Harp and Victor HARP Harp Sr. He was educated in the Broward County School District in Florida. He was a current resident of Sumter County and was employed by the City of Sumter. He loved motorcycle riding, was a member of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outcastâ&#x20AC;? and road with other motorcycle clubs.

Survivors include: a wife, Natalie Brown Harp, of Pensacola Fla.; three children, a daughter, Tariah Harp of Pensacola; two sons, Kaleb Harp of Pensacola and Adrian Harp of Sumter; his parents, Pamela Harp of Sumter and Victor Harp Sr. of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Sgt. Victor Harp Jr. of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Theodore Harp of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and two sisters, Jasmine Harp of Bishopville and Janiya Randle of Sumter.

The memorial service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Clark United Methodist Church, U.S. 401/Oswego Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Wyatt Minton officiating.

The family will receive friends at 2595 U.S. 15 S., No. 25, in Sumter.

Please send condolences, flowers and gifts for the family on their website found at www. palmermemorialchapel. com.

CLAUDE A. THOMAS LAKE CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Claude Alton Thomas, 88, of Lake City, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Sumter after an illness.

Mr. Thomas was born Dec. 18, 1924, in Edgemore to the late Claude Albert and Eula Jane Fudge Thomas.

Alton was a member of First Baptist Church, the Rotary Club and a Master Mason in Lake City. He was the owner and operator of Pine Bay Dairy for more than 30 years and was a past president of the S.C. Dairy Technical Society.

He was a board member of The Citizens Bank in Olanta. Mr. Thomas was also a leader in the building of the Bean Market Museum and a Boy Scout leader in

Lake City. He was a Naval Air Corps veteran and served in World War II. Alton was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy Bishop.

Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Elizabeth McClam Thomas of Lake City; four children, Mary Beth (Larry) Brunson of Sumter, Claude A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Thomas of Lamar, Alice Jayne (Rick) Barry of Arabi, Ga., and Dorothy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dottieâ&#x20AC;? (Francois Pin) Thomas-Pin of Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, John Wallace (Janice) Thomas of Olanta; two sisters, Sara Lyle Koger of Round O and Eleanor (Jack) McQuinn of Greensboro, N.C.; four grandchildren, Jay Langley of Hampton, Va., Susan (David) Birgerson of Sumter, Kim (Dan E. Lockemy) Thomas of Florence and Carrie Buddin (Brent) Badeaux of Stafford, Va.; six great-grandchildren, Hunter Birgerson, Samantha Shorter, Mason Birgerson, Camron Langley, Collin Langley and Liam Thomas Badeaux; one brotherin-law, Asa Orin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonnyâ&#x20AC;? Bishop of Knoxville, Tenn.; and four caregivers, Betty Evans, Janice Welch, Kathy Welch and Janet Burroughs.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Brockington Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Lake City.

Burial will follow at Lake City Memorial Park Cemetery.

An online condolences page is available at www.brockingtonfh. com.

HATTIE B. HINSON Hattie Celestin Barkley Hinson, 78, widow of William Albert Hinson Jr., died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Henry Carson Barkley Sr. and Addie Avins Barkley.

Mrs. Hinson was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Surviving are three

sons, Carson Hinson and Bernard Hinson (Jackie), both of Sumter, and Mike Hinson (Theresa) of Sylvester, Ga.; five daughters, Brenda Hatfield, Peggy Grooms (Dennis) and Becky Lee, all of Sumter, Beverly Davila of Iowa, and Lucy Berry (Freddie) of Prosperity; two brothers, Ralph Barkley of Sumter and Tony Barkley of Virginia; two sisters, Rosa Lee Tedder and Theresa Lyon, both of Sumter; 13 grandchildren; and 23 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.

Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Fraser officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Arise and Build Fund, 2401 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154.

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.

ANGELINA L. HALL Angelina â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angieâ&#x20AC;? Lucion Hall, 72, widow of Roy James Hall, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at Providence Hospital in Columbia.

Funeral services will be announced by the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad St. (803) 775-9386.

ROBERT C. McELVEEN MARGATE, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Robert Chandler McElveen, 76, of Margate, Fla., passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.

Robert was born in Sumter on Feb. 14, 1937, to the late Wesley L. McElveen and the late Edna Osteen McElveen.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a pilot with Delta Airlines for 30 years. Robert was an avid golfer and a member of the Oriole Golf Course.

He is survived by his loving wife, Vivian; children, Rob (Toni) McElveen, Dave McElveen, Robert (Cathy) Goghlan, Joyce Dale and Melissa (John) Hornberger; 12 grandchildren; and brothers, Russell (Mildred) McElveen, Emery (Nancy) McElveen and Gobe (Pat) McElveen.

Robert was predeceased by brothers James McElveen and Phil McElveen.

The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.

Monday at Kreear Funeral Home, Margate.

The service to celebrate Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Kreear Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow in the South Florida National Cemetery.

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Arrangements entrusted to Kreear Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 1 N. State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063.

(954) 972-7340.

Courtesy announcement by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

RANDALL G. HILL Jr. Randall Gunter Hill Jr., 80, beloved husband of Sandra P. Hill, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at his residence in Sumter.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced

by Bullock Funeral Home.

JUANITA R. MURRAY PINEWOOD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Juanita Renee Nelson Murray, 54, wife of Sylvester Murray, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at her residence, 1272 Spratt Drive, Pinewood. She was born Nov. 15, 1958, in Baltimore, a daughter of Mildred Bennett Nelson and the late Hoover Nelson.

The family is receiving friends at the home of her mother, 1211 Spratt Drive, Pinewood.

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

JUANITA M. CULBERTSON NORTH CHARLESTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Juanita McK-

night Culbertson, 78, widow of William Culbertson, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

She was born June 25, 1935, in New York, a daughter of the late James McKnight and Annabelle Seals McKnight.

She attended schools in the New York area.

Juanita was employed with the state of New York, Naval Hospital of Charleston, a transcription service in Charleston and later owned her own transcription company.

Juanita was a member of Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, Summerton.

Survivors are two daughters, Sharon Brunson and Crystal Culbertson (Ernie) Washington, both of Charleston; three grandsons, Justin (Ange) Culbertson, Brandon (Lisa) Culbertson and Ernie Washington Jr., all of Charleston; and four great-grandchildren.

The celebratory services for Mrs. Juanita McKnight Culbertson will be held at 1 p.m.

Wednesday at Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, Summerton, with the Rev. Dr. W.J. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Mrs. Culbertson will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time.

The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Crystal Culbertson, 167 Hainworth Drive, North Charleston.

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

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Woman who wants options isn’t happy with just 1 man

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EAR ABBY — I’m DEAR ABBY — I renever happy with cently married a wonderjust one partner. ful woman I have been It’s not that I want to go friends with for years. I out and have a different was always secretly in love man every night of the with her. We are very week — just some ophappy together. tions. I’m curThe only probrently in a polylem is that her examorous relahusband, from tionship, so seewhom she has been ing other men is divorced for four OK. But my boyyears, was violent. If friend is now askI try to brush her ing me why I feel hair away from her Abigail the way I do beface or make a sudVAN BUREN cause he is conden movement of sidering becomany kind, she ing monogamous flinches or panics. again. I crave something I have never been viodifferent from man to lent with anyone, and I man and seek whatever know she has PTSD from the other one doesn’t her past marriage. How have. I have been with my should I sensitively fair share of guys, yet there broach the subject of doesn’t seem to be one counseling to deal with person who has all the this serious issue? qualities I need in my life.

CONCERNED IN Should I just stay single THE MIDWEST and noncommittal forever?

DEAR CONCERNED FICKLE IN FORT WAYNE — When it happens again, tell your wife calmDEAR FICKLE — Perly that you know it’s a rehaps not forever, but for flex and see if you can get now, yes, until you meet her to tell you why it hapsomeone who has more pens. At that point you of the qualifications could suggest she talk to a you’re looking for. When counselor because you you do, you may finally re- love her and would never alize that in successful re- hurt her, and when she lationships some degree flinches, it hurts YOU that of compromise is always she’s still carrying around involved. this heavy baggage.

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LEGAL NOTICES Estate Notice Sumter County

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to ile their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the irst publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate:

Blondell Martin Jenkins #2013ES4300473

Personal Representative James Jenkins 7200 Harvest Road Rembert, SC 29128 Estate:

Te'Leya Johnson

Abandon Vehicle / Boat

Abandoned Vehicle Notice: The following vehicle was abandoned at Healons Automotive, 2635 Hwy. 15 South, Sumter, SC. Described as a 2006 Malibu LS, VIN # 1G1ZT51ES6F165152. Total Due for storage is $2,472.84 as of October 17, 2013, plus $35.00 per day thereafter. Owner is asked to call 803-481-9384. If not claimed in 30 days. it will be turned over to the Magistrate's Office for public sale.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

H.L. Boone, Contractor additions, painting, roofing, gutters, sheetrock, blown ceilings, decks. 773-9904

All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp.

SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

Tree Service

FOUND Yorkie in Dalzell area.

Call 803-468-5499

Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

In Memory

REST IN PEACE

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721 The Tree Doctor Any size tree removal & stump grinding. Trimming & clearing. No job too big or small. Call 775-8560 or 468-1946. We accept credit cards and offer senior discounts

Herbert Champagne #2013ES4300493

Personal Representative Mary Champagne C/O John T. Mobley Attorney At Law 925 Calhoun Street Columbia, SC 29201

PETS & ANIMALS

Ida Logan Lesesne #2013ES4300502

Personal Representative David Calvin Lesesne C/O Calvin K. Hastie, Sr Attorney At Law 7 East Hampton Street Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Professional Remodelers Home maintenance, ceramic tile, roofing, siding & windows doors, etc. Lic. & Ins. (Office) 803-692-4084 or (Cell) 803-459-4773

Lost & Found

#2013ES4300480

Estate

Home Improvements

Roofing

Personal Representative Elizabeth Johnson 205 Council Street Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

BUSINESS SERVICES

Ayana Leigh Markling #2013ES4300496

Personal Representative Jennifer Chaffin 1802 Orange Tree Dr Edgewater, FL 32132

Estate:

Letitia Baker #2013ES4300486

Personal Representative Debra B. Stone 102 Bon View Drive Sumter, SC 29150

In Loving Memory of Mr. Isaac Washington 10/19/41 - 10/21/03 It's been 10 years since you left us. Our hearts are still missing you. We love you now & We love you Dad forever more. Sadly Loved & missed by Children, Grands, Great Grands, Brothers, Sisters, & Other Relatives

Dogs Registered Pointer Puppies Born 8/30/13 $100 Johnny Hilton 468-4054

MERCHANDISE Want to Buy Paying Top $$$$$ for junk cars.

Will Pick up. John 803-840-1061

Estate Carl Lorenza Dubose, Sr. #2013ES4300501 Personal Estate Bashirah Dubose 12 Corbett Street Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Farm Products Flowers Farm Produce 2037 Summerton Hwy 1 mile N of Summerton on Hwy 15 Mon-Fri 9a-5p Sat 9a-3p. Homegrown fresh vegetables. U pick tomatoes.

Lorenzo Johnson #2013ES4300488

Personal Representative Tina L. Johnson 116 Gulf Street Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Inell Stover

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

#2013ES4300478 Personal Representative Johnny Stover 2425 Stover Lane Dalzell, SC 29040

Estate

Bernice P. Kershaw #2013ES4300498

Personal Representative Tommie Scott C/O A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Attorney At Law PO Box 2446 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate

Frank Marion Gregory #2012ES4300400-2

Personal Representative Frank Marion Gregory, Jr. And Richard Edward Gregory C/O J. Cabot Seth Attorney At Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151

In Loving Memory Of Michelle A. Montgomery (Coodie) 10/22/73 - 4/18/09 Mom is such a special word. The loveliest I've ever heard. A toast to you, above all the rest. Mom, you're so special you are simply the best. Happy birthday in Heaven. We love you, so take your rest. Love Always, Your Mom, Children, Family and Friends In Loving Memory Of Mamie White Williams June 7, 1920 - Oct. 22, 2013

Estate: Waddell H. Porcher, Sr. #2013ES4300495 Personal Representative Vernice B. Porcher PO Box 691 Sumter, SC 29151

LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $1 & Up FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend.

905-4242

For Sale or Trade Steel Building Bargains Allocated Discounts. We do deals 30x40, 50x60,100x100 and more.

Total Construction and Blueprints Available. www.gosteelbuildings. com. Source #18X 803-335-2030 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

Estate:

Edward Edwards Wright #2013ES4300487 Personal Representative Mary Emily Wright Johnson C/O Michael Jordan Attorney At Law 20 Mayrant Court Sumter, SC 29154

Estate:

Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun.

BIG AL'S 2013 New Crop Sweet Potatoes. For more information Call 803-464-6337.

Firewood for Sale Face cord $80, Smaller loads available 803 651-8672

Ella White

#2013ES4300476 Personal Representative Wilbert White 3508 Old Frederick's Rd Baltimore, MD 21229

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Stoves. Also new Gas stoves.

Guaranteed. 803-464-5439

Estate Nan Elizabeth Freeman #2013ES4300497 Personal Representative John H. Freeman C/O A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Attorney At Law PO Box 2446 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate:

Eula Geddings #2013ES4300484

Personal Representative Katie Diane Lucas Hamilton 9 Carl Ave Sumter, SC 29150

Our hearts still ache in sadness & secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one can never know. We love and miss you very much. The Clyburn & Williams Family & Sister

For details on these and additional jobs, both permanent and temporary, please visit our website......

Personal Representative Virginia G. Wyncoop 131 Poinsett Drive Sumter, SC 29150

Some of the following current job openings are Direct Hire and some are Temp to Hire.

Personal Representative Edward Brooks 3430 Horatio Hagood Road Rembert, SC 29128 Estate:

Richland Furman Pritchard Jr. #2013ES4300280 Personal Representative Betty E. Pritchard 546 Godwin Street Sumter, SC 29153

Estate:

Charles Webster #2013ES4300475

Personal Representative Patricia Brunson 107 Pentax Road West Columbia, SC 29172

Exp. Auto Tech needed IMMEDIATELY. Must have tools, driver's license & work experience.

Apply in person 601 Broad St. Hardworking salespeople needed ASAP at car dealership in Sumter. 5 pos avail. immediately. $3k-4k/mo. We will teach you to sell. No exp. nec. Great attitude, strong work ethic & team players only.

Hrs.: 8am-9pm M-F, 9am-7pm Sat, Noon-7pm Sun. FULL TIME pos. No criminal bkgrd or drug iss. pls. Valid drivers license req. Call or text Denis at 803-983-3303.

Full-time Administrative Assistant.

Must have experience in Microsoft Office. To schedule aninterview, please call 803-499-6623 Law office seeks employee for Secretarial position requiring efficient typing, dictaphone, computer and office skills. Send resume to Box 338 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

Driver Trainees Needed Now! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed!

CDL -Trained and Job-Ready in 15 days! 1-888-263-7364

Applications are accepted Mon. & Wed. at either 8:30a.m. or 1:00p.m. Please call the office to inquire about what you need to bring with you when registering! Located at 101 S. Wise Dr. Sumter, SC 803-938-8100. Many other position available! Roper has numerous opportunities and we are not limited to the positions listed above!Thank you for voting us

BEST OF THE BEST in employment Agencies!!!!

The SC Army National Guard wants High School Juniors, Seniors, Grads and GED holders, and Prior Service! Ask about college tuition. Receive paid technical training and more while serving your Country and Community on a part-time basis. Call now for this great opportunity!

SSG Michael Wright 803-667-0985 SSG Lorraine Lordy 803-360-1979 Come drive for us! You can be home every night! Applicant must have a Class A CDL with 1 yr driving experience and a clean driving record. Flat bed driver is preferred. Drug test and a background check is required. Applicant must possess excellent communication and customer service skills. Compensation includes a quarterly bonus plan.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental, paid vacation & holidays. Send resume to Box 341 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Part time Administrative position available. Proficient in publisher, word, outlook & excel a must.

Financial exp. in web design preferred. Send resume to 230 Alice Dr Sumter SC 29150 or email to: brittany@westminsterpca.net Part-time Position in busy office needed. Please send all response to P-Box 336 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

*INSURANCE CSR *LEGAL SECRETARIES *INDUSTRIAL CSR *ASSISTANT DIRECTOR *NURSES (RN AND LPN) *FIELD TECHNICIAN *TOOL & DIE MAKER *ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNICIAN *MIG WELDERS *SERVICE TECHNICIAN Apply in person at:

Norman Williams and Associates, Inc. 344 West Liberty Street No Fees To Applicants.

Avail Nov 1st. 3br/2ba, 24 x 48 MH. Fenced yard, 10 x 20 deck w /priv. dock, overlooking 22 acre lake. $725/mo + utilities & sec. dep. No pets! Stove/refrig & microwave incl. Mins. from Shaw.

Call 803-840-9097 or 840-9098.

Resort Rentals Taking Applications for a RediMix Truck Driver, CDL Class B License Driver and exp. req. Call Thomas Concrete at (803)433-8357 or come in to apply 630 S. Mill St. Manning.

Beautiful Cabin on Lake Marion fully furnished all utilities included, with boat slip. Call Charlotte 803 478-2800 or 464-5352

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

Homes for Sale

Unfurnished Apartments Accepting Applications Oakland Plantation Apts.

5501 Edgehill Rd 499-2157 1 & 2 Br apts. available.

Applications accepted Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8am 4:30pm.

Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Roper Staffing is now accepting applications for the following position(s): â&#x20AC;˘Welders (MIG) 1st shift â&#x20AC;˘Janitorial- several positions available with various days/hours (experienced only) â&#x20AC;˘Electrical maintenance â&#x20AC;˘Machinist and Tool/Die â&#x20AC;˘Medical Receptionist (3 days/week) â&#x20AC;˘Assembly/Production Associates (1st shift) â&#x20AC;˘Sanitation Technician (experienced with industrial sanitation/cleaning) â&#x20AC;˘Quality Technician (minimum 1 year experience in quality or lab technician position) â&#x20AC;˘Industrial Painter (wet/spray paint, industrial)

Mobile Home Rentals

$$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

Newly renovated Apts. 2BR All new appliances C/H/A, $650/mo, 7A Wright St. Call 803-773-5186 or 631-626-3460 SOUTH FORGE APTS. 1 & 2BR, Water, stove & frig furnished. Linda at 803-494-8443 Montreat St: (off Miller Rd.) 2Br, 1Ba, gas & electric + appl's. No pets. From $350 - $375 mo + dep. 316-8105.

HOLLY COURT APARTMENTS currently have spacious two bedroom apartments for rent. Fully carpeted with central air and heat, water and sewer included. Please call to inquire about our Move In Special. Ph :( 803) 435-8786

Unfurnished Homes House for rent, Modern Interior, 3BR/2BA, in Historic District.

Chestnut St. Central Heat & Air. $875/mo. Call 803-464-5872

Custom built home in Beach Forest overlooking pond and clubhouse/pool. 4BR w/maple hdwd floors and 3 full baths w/ceramic tiles. 42" solid maple kitchen cabinetry w/stainless steel appliances. 1785 Titanic Ct. Excellent condition throughout Asking $200,000. Details & photos @ www.forsalebyowner.com & w ww.militarybyowner.com.

Call 803-968-1187

Manufactured Housing 3BR/2BA on Old 521. Owner Financing. With large down payment. 803-983-8084 3BR/2BA (Dalzell). Owner Financing. Requires $7,000 down.

803-983-8084 Country Springs 15S: 3BR/2BA MH Den, LR, DR, Stove, frig, w/d hook up, Lrg fcd backyard, Sec 8 ok, $550/mo.+ dep.

803-316-7958 Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM. LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing.

We have 2-3-4-5 bedroom homes on our lot. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

FSBO: Land, Small & Large acreage.

Owner financing.

803-427-3888.

TRANSPORTATION

PAXVILLE 3BR, Stove, Refrig.

Housing Authority and Sec 8 welcome. Call 803-452-6998 2BR home near Shaw.

Uniquely updated. Features many extras in safe neighborhood. No H/A or PETS! $485/mo + $350/dep.

803-968-5329 3BR/1BA Completely remodeled, All appl's, large fenced backyard, $575/mo.+ dep. Carolina Ave. 803-316-7958, Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM

Mobile Home Rentals

A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

Big Fall Special 150 cars $5,000 or less $$$ CASH $$$ Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275 2012 Ford Fusion SEL 19,500Mi. Still has new car smell. $16,999 Call 803 495-2752 Aft 5

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 Taking applications for 2 & 3 BR Mobile homes. Large Rms, Clean, quiet areas $350 -$550 Mo. No pets. Call 803 840-5734

For Sale 2001 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic 15640 miles, show room clean, lots chrome. $13500 (803)478-4446

Scenic Lake 2Br, 2Ba & 3 Br, 2 Ba. No pets. Call between 9am 5pm ONLY! (803) 499-1500.

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350 American MHP, 2 & 3/BRs, lot rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300.

1878 Amberwood off Pack Rd. 2BR/1.5BA, walk down Den 21x14, $350/mo. Call 803-720-1283

DRIVERS WANTED

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

Call 803-435-2223

WILLIAMSTEMPORARY.COM

Estate Elizabeth D. Brooks #2013ES4300499

Experienced person needed to work in Property Management/Real Estate Office. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Words computer applications. Experience with Property Management Software a plus. Outstanding organizational & multi-tasking skills are required. Send resume & referenced to Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors, Inc., 1229 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 Attn: Joyce Shorter (No Phone Calls Please!)

EMPLOYMENT

Doris W. Wyncoop #2013ES4300474

Estate:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013

$1500 SIGN-UP BONUS - SOLO $2000 SIGN-UP BONUS - TEAM - CDL (Class A) w/ hazmat & tanker - At least 2 yrs. exp. - Clean MVR - Excellent pay ($.41 per running mile - includes $.04 per diem nontaxable expense) - Paid Vacation - Paid Holidays - Paid Sick Days - BC/BS Health Ins. - Dental Insurance - Life Insurance - Short Term Disability - 401(k) w/co. Match

CONTACT Pat Joyner at 803-775-1002 Ext. 107 OR visit our website to download a job application and fax to (954) 653-1195 www.sumtertransport.com 170 S. Lafayette Drive Sumter, SC 29150 EOE

Mayoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suit City â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think Pink in October!â&#x20AC;?

With any purchase of $100 or more, get PINK tie and handkerchief set FREE! 8FTNBSL 1MB[B t t .PO 4BU t XXX .BZPT%JTDPVOU4VJUT DPN

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Contact the Clarendon Sun Bureau at (803) 435-8511 or e-mail rcottingham@theitem.com

Clarendon Sun office in Manning closed

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fter serving you for 27 years from its Manning satellite branch, The Item’s office on South Mill Street has closed its doors.

In efforts to Rob retain staff and COTTINGHAM services, The Item is consolidating its re-

sources but will continue to serve its Clarendon readership and clientele to the same standard it always has.

The Clarendon Sun isn’t going anywhere, however, as it will continue to publish in the Tuesday edition of The Item.

Longtime marketing consultant for Lakeside magazine and The Clarendon Sun, Gail Mathis, will still be available to handle your advertising

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needs, in addition to being the primary contact for all things Clarendon.

Payments for subscriptions and advertisements may still be delivered to the South Mill Street office by using the drop-off box located on the building’s front door.

All calls concerning circulation, delivery, classifieds and new subscriptions can be made by calling (803) 4358511 or visiting our main office at 20 N. Magnolia St., Sumter. Visit www.theitem. com and select the “Contact

Us” tab at the top of bottom of the web page for a phone directory.

And as far as news coverage goes, “The Ruckus” will also continue to serve you by trolling about the area in search of the stories you want to hear and need to know about.

Bottomline: We’re not going away, just moving.

Reach Rob Cottingham at (803) 744-1225.

Painting with fire: PHOTOS BY ROB COTTINGHAM / THE CLARENDON SUN

the clarendon sun

e took a little trip last weekend.

Jimmy and I, our oldest son and his family went to the Great Wolf Lodge in North Carolina. It truly was an adventure. The park is great, with something for all the kids to do — and the parents, too.

But the best part for me was the weather.

It was truly fall there. Nice and cool. Ahhh, fall is in the air.

Most of Clarendon County is preparing for fall festivals. My neighbor asked me this week if I knew anything for her young children to do, so here are a few ideas for safe trick or treating. gail You can trick or trick on MATHIS Main Street from 4- 6 p.m.

Oct. 31 at participating merchants. There should be an orange bow on the door to let you know who is participating.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sen. Kevin L. Johnson is also sponsoring a Hallow Fest, from 5 to 8 p.m. Halloween.

It will be at the corner of Boyce and Boundary streets and will include games, refreshments and fun.

Hope Health is hosting a Fall Pumpkin Party, also on the 31st from 5-7:30 p.m. at the office, 12 W. South S. Come in your costume and enjoy pumpkin decorating, treats, snacks and much more.

Richburg Farms at 4553 Paxville Highway, Manning will open Friday and Saturday, from 4 p.m. until midnight. There will be a haunted house/Vortex, corn maze, hay rides/slide and food venders. Admission is $5 per person, and parking is also $5 per vehicle. Groups are welcome by appointment.

Call 473-4844 for more information or find Richburg Farms on Facebook.

Laurence Manning Academy’s annual Catfest is Saturday. Come out and have lots of fun!

First Baptist Church, 49 W. Boyce St., is hosting its Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come out and bring the family.

The above list gives just a few of the many events. Just always remember to watch your little ones carefully and make sure they stay safe.

And if you get any good pictures you would like to have printed in our photos to the public, please email me a high resolution photo at gail@theitem-clarendonsun. com. I’ll make you famous for a day or two!

I want to say thank you to Hallie Casselman for turning in a dollar that she found at school. And also thank you to The Early Childhood Center for making her feel so special for doing this. We need to make sure to reward and teach our children to be honest. Hallie is only 4, and what a big thing she did. Congratulations, Hallie. Your deed is certainly great in the eyes of many!

What could Hallie teach our leaders at the White House and in Congress?

Be good to yourself and to others this week. Treat others as you would want to be treated. Until next week ...

CLARENDON Advertising Gail Mathis Direct Line: (803) 435-4716 Cell: (803) 464-1157 Fax: (803) 435-8884 Email: gail@theitem-clarendonsun.com News Coverage Rob “The Ruckus” Cottingham Office: (803) 774-1225 Email: rcottingham@theitem.com Fax: (803) 774-1210

Thomas Blackmon diligently works on a recent project, carefully guiding the 600-plus degree tip of his pyrography pen along a slab of basswood at his home. Blackmon said it takes several hundred hours to complete his larger works, which include iconic landscapes and buildings around Clarendon County.

Manning artist burns

Art into Wood

BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com

N Thomas A. Blackmon Pyrographer P.O. Box 327, Manning, S.C. 29102 Email: blackmonta@hotmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ TABlackmonPyrography

o matter how far away you are from the South or how long it’s been since you visited, viewing the scenery that so many find enchanting is as simple as closing your eyes.

Surely you can see them, now: Rusted tin roofs on weathered barns in the middle of a cornfield. Giant oaks dangling Spanish moss from their branches over a nearby creek. A

Blackmon is currently working on images of scenes around Clarendon County, using pyrography, a type of wood-burning art.

boy walking to the store with his dog in tow. Monolithic plantations shaded by pecan trees at the end of a long dirt road.

When we talk about such unforgettable scenery, nearly all of us have heard or used the phrase, “burned into my mind.”

How about burned into wood?

Thomas Blackmon, who lives just outside of Manning on U.S. 521, has decided to do just that.

“I want to take images from around Clarendon County — historical sites and scenery — and turn them into art that will last forever,” Blackmon said.

“It’s about re-creating pictures we all have in our minds when we think of the places we’ve been and seen while growing up down here. I want to preserve them before they change or something happens to them.”

Blackmon is a pyrographer, which literally means “one who writes with fire.” It’s not exactly fire, per se, but it’s pretty close.

Using metal-tipped pens connected to a pyrography machine, Blackmon (very, very) carefully burns images into pieces of wood, much like SEE BLACKMON, PAGE C4

The Clarendon Sun is now Clarendon County’s most social newspaper! Check out our Facebook page or follow us at @clarendonsun on Twitter for stories, local links and more.

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THE ITEM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013

Clarendon FD needs more volunteers Among his limitations: He cannot go to a call on the interstate or enter a structure (building) fire.

Clarendon County Fire Department All volunteers are issued equipment just graduated a class of nine volunteers in the beginning that they will have in in its recruit firefighting training. Among their possession and drive to meet other the nine graduates, three were women, firefighters at the scene. The course maand the ages ranged from 17 to 48. These terial met the minimum requirements of firefighters will help cover the following Clarendon Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fire Department six of the 16 existing fire stations and ran from April to October, totaling throughout Clarendon County: Vinson 243 hours. The course included state Hyman and Lauren Pedersen, Station 1 basic level of training, international fireManning; Caleb Austin (Junior Firefight- fighting certification level, two levels of er) and Summer Austin, Station 5 Paxhazardous material, CPR, first aid and ville; Erin Prosser, Station 4 Wyboo; Miother orientation classes. chael Connors and Paul Shipp, Station 8 An incentive program is in place to Taw Caw; Philip Hodge, Station 10 Davis further advance their skills. Once criteria Station; and Jonathan Blake Johnson, is met, the volunteers initially receive a Station 16 Ram Bay. shirt and badge. Over time an entire uniIn order to volunteer, you must be at form is issued and can be worn to official least 16 years of age. One of the recent events such as firefighter weddings or fugraduates is 17, and two others started as nerals. After six months of probation, juniors, but turned 18 prior to graduavolunteers can install red lights on their tion. The junior volunteer wears an orpersonal vehicles. ange helmet to any call to signify to othAdvanced training is required to drive ers that he is restricted due to age. the county trucks, therefore personal veBY YANA MATHIS Special to The Clarendon Sun

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hicles are used and a $5 per call â&#x20AC;&#x153;fuel reimbursementâ&#x20AC;? is allowed. Volunteer firefighters may respond to any calls in the county, not just in their station area. All firefighters carry pagers, and depending on the type of fire or call, there may be 120 pagers going off at the same time.

According to Lt. Lee Mahoney, Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention, he would ideally like to have 10 to 15 volunteers per station for a total of 160 to 240. This means they could use about 60 to 100 more volunteers, which according to Mahoney, represents a â&#x20AC;&#x153;critical need.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to the six stations that the new recruits will cover, the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other 10 stations need volunteers as well.

They include: Brewington/Foreston, Turbeville, Summerton, Alcolu, Barrineau, Gable/Sardinia, North Santee, Oakdale, Panola/Rimini, Bloomville/ Liberty.

To sign up or for more information, go to the website: www.clarendoncountyfire.com or email info@clarendoncountyfire.com.

Sen. Johnson throwing Halloween party D-Manning, is hosting his 2nd Annual Halloween Fest this year.

Much like the sacks of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Halloween can be lots of goodies perused by children fun,â&#x20AC;? Sen. Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids at its conclusion, Halloween look forward to it. But the uncan be a mixed bag for parderlying threat is that people ents. are crazy. It sometimes feels While seeing like a risk to take your kid their children trick-or-treating, so we dress in either thought weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d provide a safe adorable or environment for them with scary costumes this event.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which are still On Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 JOHNSON adorable to p.m., children of all ages and adults â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and scamper about their families are invited to the neighborhood in search of join Johnson at the corner of candy is a delight for parents, Boyce and Boundary streets the fears that come along with in Manning for Safe Hallowit are just as prevalent. een, which includes food, fun Nearly every mom and dad and candy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; lots of candy. deals with that lurking worry â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be a lot of fun,â&#x20AC;? that someone aside from the said Kim Johnson, a banker at children might be up to more Bank of Clarendon and Sen. than harmless mischief.

Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan As a remedy to the situaon having all sorts of things tion, S.C. Sen. Kevin Johnson, going on.â&#x20AC;?

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Kim said the event was originally held last year as a part of Sen. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election campaign, but the feedback from the event and some afterthought led to something more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree with the unspoken policy some elected officials seem to have about only being visible during a campaign,â&#x20AC;? Sen. Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be active within my community as much as I can.

It gives me a better feel for their wants, needs and other concerns. So we decided to keep this going.â&#x20AC;?

And so it came to be, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than a matter of publicity, Kim clarified, saying itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more about developing the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all from here,â&#x20AC;? she said, referring to Johnson supporters and election committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working to make

the community a better and safer place.â&#x20AC;?

Organizers plan for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event to have a onestop shop theme to it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have hay rides, candy, hot dogs and other refreshments and entertainment,â&#x20AC;? Kim said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families can come here and have the complete Halloween experience in a safe environment.â&#x20AC;?

She even extended the invite beyond trick-or-treaters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even need a costume,â&#x20AC;? Kim said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just come on out.â&#x20AC;?

Following through with his promise of civic duty, Sen. Johnson said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be there all day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh yes, I plan on being there the whole time,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping to meet lots of people and discuss any issues on their minds. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to it.â&#x20AC;?

BRIEF ENCOUNTERS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

Nominations for the 2014 inductees to the Clarendon County Athletic Hall of Fame will be taken at Weldon Auditorium through Nov. 1.

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MANNING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Clarendon County residents have a little more than two weeks to nominate their neighbors and heCLARENDON COUNTY APP roes for one of three awards Android phone users may that will be presented at the now download a Clarendon Clarendon County Chamber of County Tour App courtesy of Commerce Annual Dinner on George and Carole Summers of the Swamp Fox Murals Trail Nov. 7.

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FLAG PROJECT

Civitan and the City of Manning are asking persons to sponsor a flag for the downtown streets. Flags will be displayed for patriotic holidays, including Flag Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day and more.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fitness Boot Camp from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. every Monday The works of local artist through Nov. 25 at the ClarenIllusionist Craig Karges will Thomas Blackmon will be on don Community Center behind perform at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. exhibit at Weldon Auditorium Weldon Auditorium, Manning.

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Kargthrough November. A meetThe cost is $50. For more infores is an award-winning enterand-greet the artist will be held mation, call (803) 433-0103 or tainer, a nationally recognized from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, (803) 473-2543. speaker and an author.

He has Nov. 5. Blackmon specializes in MOMM made more than 4,000 appearpyrography with most of his The Midlands Organic Moances in 17 countries on four photographs taken in Clarenbile Market is set up at 2 p.m. continents and in all 50 states. don County. For additional inevery Wednesday behind the Karges combines the art of formation on Blackmon, visit Clarendon Memorial Hospital magic with the science of psyhttps://www.facebook.com/ cafeteria to offer fresh, locally chology and the power of intuTABlackmonPyrography. grown organic produce for sale. ition to create the impression WEEKDAYS ON THE WATER For more information, call The that nothing is impossible.

TaEnjoy a kayak tour and overZone at (803) 435-5200. bles float, minds are read, metal night stay at Santee State Park HEART PATIENT SUPPORT bends and your imagination is Tuesday through Wednesday, Mended Hearts, a cardiac pachallenged.

Dennis Miller, coOct. 29-31. A fee of $165/person, tient support group, meets at 5 median and media personality, single occupancy, or $110 per p.m. the third Thursday of each put it this way after seeing Kargperson, double or triple occumonth at The Cypress Center, 50 es perform, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This weirds me pancy, gets you two nights acE. Hospital St., Manning. The out!â&#x20AC;? commodations in a cabin at the meetings are sponsored by ClarThe illusionist is offering park, a 3.5-hour kayak tour from endon Health System Cardiac $100,000, payable to charity, if Spiers Landing to Church Island Rehab.

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month starting in January of each year. There are four classes per series. For more information, call Director of Education Sherry Stewart at (803) 4353106, or email sstewart@clarendonhealth.com.

USCG AUXILIARY MEETINGS

The Lake Marion Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-1 holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the fire department training room at the Emergency Services Complex, 219 Commerce St., Manning.

The public is invited to attend all meetings, which are moved periodically to the second Wednesday of the month due to fire department training. Time changes are noted in advance.

For more information, call Flotilla Commander Joe Livingston at (803) 707-4016.

NUTRITION CLASS

Caroline Thompson, a registered dietician with Clarendon Memorial Hospital, will provide a free nutrition class from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday inside the hospi-

talâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cafeteria classroom. No registration is necessary. For more information, call (803) 435-3176.

CARD BENEFIT AND FUNDRAISER

Clarendon Pilot Club is sponsoring its annual Card Benefit and Fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Manning United Methodist Church. The cost is $15 per person and includes refreshments and door prizes. Participants are asked to bring their own cards, and they may play bridge, hand and foot, canasta, etc. Score pads and pencils will be furnished. Proceeds will go toward college scholarships awarded by the club. Mail names and money ($60 per table) to Norma Andrews at 430 Old Georgetown Road, Manning, SC 29102. For more information, call Norma Andrews at (803) 435-5402 or Sandra Brewer at (803) 4733186.

STORY TIME

The Harvin Clarendon County Library will host free storytime for 2- to 5-year-olds at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

POLICE BLOTTER Travis Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryant Nelson, 31, of 5740 Oak Hill Road, was arrested at 8:35 p.m. on Oct. 12 and charged with disorderly conduct.

According to reports, officers responded to a home in Nelson Circle, Manning, in reference to an ongoing altercation. When officers arrived, they found a large crowd gathered in the front yard of the incident location. The owner of the residence stated she was having a family reunion and some of the members were arguing. As she was being advised about the situation, several of the subjects began to yell and use profane language toward each other. Officers instructed them to cease or else they would be charged with disorderly conduct. As officers were leaving, Nelson exited the home and shouted to another subject that he was going to â&#x20AC;&#x153;f*** him up.â&#x20AC;?

Officers arrested Nelson and transported him to Clarendon County Detention Center.

was reportedly stolen from a home in the 1200 block of Vista Lane in Manning between 8 and 9 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Three LG TVs measuring 52 inches, 47 inches, and 37 inches were reportedly stolen from a home in the 1100 block of Rainbow Lake Road in Gable between 12:30 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 12. The televisions were valued at $2,450.

A Taurus 9 mm handgun, valued at $500, was reportedly stolen from a home in the 2900 block of J.W. Rhames Road in Manning between 8 and 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 11.

A water tank and a water pump, valued at $700, were reportedly stolen from a home in the 1000 block of Patrick Street in Manning between 4 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 12.

A four-shot .44-caliber handgun, valued at $350, was reportedly stolen from a home in the 1000 block of Limerick Lane in Manning between 3:50 and 4:19 p.m. on Oct. 11.

STOLEN PROPERTY:

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A black .38-caliber handgun with a brown handle, valued at $200,

A Nissan Rogue parked in the 1100 block of Challenger Court in Summer-

CHARGES:

ton reportedly sustained $10,000 in damage when an unknown subject scratched the entire body of the car, broke both side view mirrors, busted both passenger side windows, shattered the windshield and spray painted the interior of the vehicle between 9:30 p.m. Oct. 10 and 12:58 a.m. Oct. 11. Officers also found small round holes in the seat believed to be inflicted with a shotgun. The subject also carved one obscene phrase on the hood and spray painted a racially offensive threat on the side of the vehicle.

A 1972 Oldsmobile parked in the 5200 block of Dingle Pond Road in Summerton reportedly sustained $1,000 in damage when an unknown subject carved derogatory words into it between 11:59 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5:58 p.m. Oct. 12.

A police cruiser parked at a restaurant in the 2800 block of Paxville Highway in Manning reportedly sustained $3,500 in damage when a crank on a trailer connected to an 18-wheeler clipped it

Winter Coat Drive Hospice Care of South Carolina will be sponsoring a WINTER COAT DRIVE on November 9, 2013 at our ofice, 114 Capital Way from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon. We are collecting New or Gently Used Coats to distribute to anyone in the Clarendon and surrounding communities that are in need of a winter coat. If you or someone you know would like to make a donation, below you will ind a list of drop off locations.

about 8 a.m. Oct. 6. The contact ripped the bumper off, damaged the quarter panel and broke the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side rear light.

ATTEMPTED AUTO THEFT:

According to reports, officers responded to a hotel in the 5900 block of Alex Harvin Highway in reference to an attempted

motor vehicle theft about 2:30 a.m. Oct. 16. When officers arrived, the 57-year-old female victim told them she was walking her dog when she noticed broken glass on the ground near the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side of her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2003 Ford F-150. When she approached the vehicle, she

found several tools in the front and rear floor boards of the truck. She called law enforcement once she realized she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the key into the ignition. Responding officers found blood on the steering wheel and called investigators to process the vehicle.

PHOTOS FROM THE PUBLIC Senior Addison Allen, sponsored by Senior Kee Evans, was crowned Clarendon Hall 2013 Homecoming Queen on Sept. 20th during the half time Homecoming festivities.

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Black cats are lucky at LMA festival

BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com Around Clarendon County, there are plenty of Halloween traditions.

Catfest, hosted by Laurence Manning Academy, is one of the longest-running festivals centered around the spookiest of holidays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This goes way back,â&#x20AC;? said Wendy Davis, events coordinator for LMA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing this for well more than 30 years.â&#x20AC;?

Slated to start at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Catfest features many different kinds of entertainment for its guests, including a cook-off, bingo, haunted hay rides, a country store and a cake walk, for a fee of $6 for adults, $4 for

students. Children 2 years old and younger are free. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really is a good, fun and safe family event,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty here for children and adults of all ages. Anyone can come; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open to the public.â&#x20AC;?

The cook-off will feature many chefs and an assortment of dishes, Davis said, including three barbecued pork entries, several stews and cupcakes. Judges will critique the culinary efforts of the contestants and declare a winner. The chefsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wares will be sold to visitors.

At the country store, visitors can buy homemade confections like jams and jellies.

Davis said one of the crowd favorites is the cake walk, a game in which partic-

WANT TO GO? What: Catfest When: Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5:30 p.m. until Where: Laurence Manning Academy 1154 Academy Drive Manning, SC Admission: $6 for Adults, $4 for students and free for children 2 and younger Call (803) 435-2114 for more details.

ipants buy a ticket then walk around as music is played.

When the music stops, the emcee calls out a number. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re standing at the right spot, you win a cake.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;People love it,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the easiest games to play.â&#x20AC;?

As with many rural Halloween events, the central feature of Catfest is a haunt-

ed hay ride, which costs $6 per ride. While many hay rides are meant to thrill audiences, Davis said Catfest keeps its youngest visitors in mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty scary hay ride,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get really scary until after dark, when the littlest ones have usually gone.â&#x20AC;?

Unlike previous years, Davis said this Catfest wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feature a band. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We normally have a band playing throughout the festival,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a DJ come out to play music. We might even have karaoke set up.â&#x20AC;?

Either way, she said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure to be a good time.

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BLACKMON from Page C1 sketch artists use a pencil. Unlike a pencil, however, the pen tips Blackmon uses must be handled with the utmost caution in regard to its user and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;canvas.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pyrography machine turns electricity into focused heat once the power reaches the pen tips,â&#x20AC;? he explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These tips can range from a temperature of 644 to 1,400 degrees Farenheit.â&#x20AC;?

That peak temperature setting is three times hotter than the kindling point of paper, which is estimated to be about 450 degrees, depending on atmospheric elements. That combustibility becomes more apparent when working with softer woods, Blackmon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working with pine, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fairly easy,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but when the tip of this pen hits a pocket of sap, it ignites, and a small plume of fire shoots up from the wood. It certainly tests your reflexes a bit.â&#x20AC;?

Blackmon said another issue involves the wood, itself, which is very unforgiving as a medium. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very little room for error,â&#x20AC;? Black-

mon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a minor mistake, you can sand it out, but if you burn too deep or too hot, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not much you can do about it.â&#x20AC;?

To make the image transfer a little more controlled, Blackmon said he prints out the original image and then arranges it over the wood with graphite paper in between. He then traces and shades in the original picture.

The pressure from the tracing transfers through the graphite paper and onto the wood, leaving a reference image for Blackmon to guide his pyrography.

Regardless of what measures are taken, pyrography is a tedious art form, to say the least.

Blackmon said some of his works, such as his birch pendants, take about five hours to complete. His larger pieces, however, take much, much longer to complete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big 26-by-41inch works will take me anywhere from 250 to 300 hours to complete,â&#x20AC;?

Blackmon said.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12-and-a-half days of work for one piece of art. That arduous endeavor is something Blackmon said he

Each of these birch pendants on display at Weldon Auditorium recently require at least five hours of work, Blackmon said, and incorporate many different pyrography techniques.

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definitely admires and wants others to acknowledge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the difficulty of it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a challenge, for sure.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stop at a point, realize how much time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent on it and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hit you: Wow, you really did something. A man once asked if this was done by lasers, and

I immediately explained how I did it and expressed the amount of work that goes into one of these pieces. Lasers wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long at all; this took hundreds of hours.â&#x20AC;?

The burning question that remains: How did Blackmon get into pyrography? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, I was studying

for my Ph.D. in international relations and decided to take a break,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a background in art, as well, so I started looking into eccentric art types and was intrigued by pyrography.â&#x20AC;?

Blackmon then spent four months researching pyrography, taking note of certain tech-

niques, the tools used and the different styles of the art form. A year later, his work would catch the attention of other artists, as Blackmon was invited to a Tapps Art Center show in January. He was also a finalist earlier this year in Lake Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ArtFields festival.

The ambitious artist now has a solo exhibition on display in the Art Corridor at Weldon Auditorium. The exhibit, which includes many pieces from the past two years of Blackmonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, will remain on display through November, highlighted by a meet-and-greet from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the auditorium. Visitors are free to come as they are and will not have to pay a fee to attend.

While most people simply pursue the arts as a hobby, Blackmon has chosen to pursue pyrography as a career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already registered with the state as a business,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canvas prints of my work will be on sale at the meet-and-greet event in November. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got lots of things in the works, including a return to ArtFields, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a passion with which I plan on building a career.â&#x20AC;?

Reach Rob Cottingham at (803) 774-1225.

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