September 10, 2015

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Continental keeps promise After meeting $500M mark in investment, tire company commits to another $275M

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Sumter County and Continental Tire the Americas have amended their original Fee-in- Lieu of Taxes Agree-

ment, approved by Sumter County Council in March 2012, to expand the fee agreement from 30 years to 35 years.

Continental now commits to investing an additional $275 million, bring-

ing the total capital investment to $675 million, into the county with the construction of an approximately 720,000 square-foot production hall and expansion of existing warehouses at the Sumter plant, according to a news re-

lease from the German tire maker.

“This announcement celebrates Continental’s trust in the Sumter facility to continue delivering quality products to our customers,” said Jochen Etzel, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas LLC, in the release.

According to the release, the expansion has allowed Continental to meet

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Shaw experience leads to life of service Sumter mayor displays his ‘Uncommon Patriotism’

BY SENIOR AIRMAN JENSEN STIDHAM 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Special to The Sumter Item With a motto like “Uncommon Patriotism,” the city of Sumter is rooted in military ties, and many of those ties have been seen through the eyes and under the leadership of the city mayor.

Born and raised in Sumter, former Capt. Joseph McElveen has been acquainted with Shaw Air Force Base from an early age.

“My father sold motorcycles and bicycles when I was growing up, and we had quite a number of customers who were military,” McElveen said. “One of my greatest memories is we used to sell a lot of bicycles around Christmas, the Schwinn bicycles, and back then it was the Mercedes of bicycles. I remember I would be on base on Christmas Eve delivering bicycles.

So I was frequently in touch with people living at the base.”

After graduating high school, it wasn’t hard for McElveen to make the decision to start a career in the military. His father, who had spent time serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, recommended he start off by attending The Citadel.

“My father said he would pay for it because he really liked the school, so I went,” McElveen said.

Graduating from The Citadel as a distinguished Air Force graduate, he earned a commission as a 2nd Lieuten-

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Former U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph McElveen holds a coin given to him by the Shaw Top Three in Sumter on Aug. 25. McElveen has collected more than 30 coins since separating from the Air Force and becoming city mayor. ant and was given the option to continue higher education.

“They gave me the choice, so I decided to go to law school,” he said. “I graduated in 1971, and arrived at my first and only station shortly after.”

With high hopes of getting to travel the world, McElveen was stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, less than 10 miles from where he had grown up.

“I’ve lived in Sumter all my life, didn’t ask for it, really wanted to go somewhere like California or something, but I got stationed at Shaw,” he said. “After having gone through a military college, studied aerospace science and law, I served in the Air Force

McElveen sits at his desk, left, with his coins displayed to the right behind him. He took the leadership skills he learned during his time in service and used them to create a successful career in law and politics.

for basically all of my time at Shaw.”

Having a law degree, he

Study finds more sharks off the Southeast coast RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A newly released federal study shows a record number of sharks swimming off the coast from Florida to North Carolina.

The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reports that the increase in sharks comes as North Carolina set a record for shark attacks this summer. Eight people have been attacked by sharks along the North Carolina coast this

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The new study shows researchers captured or tagged 2,835 sharks from Florida to North Carolina in April and May. That compares with 1,831 sharks tagged in the most recent survey in 2012. The most common species were sandbar, Atlantic sharpnose, dusky and tiger sharks.

went straight to work for the 363rd Combat Support Group as a staff judge advocate.

“I got to understand what the mission was, having worked there,” he said. “I got to deal with a lot of the different segments and know that the Air Force is a lot more than just strapping up into a plane and flying.”

After spending a total of six years at Shaw, the Sumter native decided to separate from the military and start a career

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Neglect proves dangerous to pedestrians, residents say

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com With Sumter preparing for the funeral services of 17-year-old Terrica Butler, who was killed trying to walk across the Robert E. Graham Freeway Saturday evening, residents who live north of the busy highway feel their needs have been neglected.

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Forrest Ray 5K to benefit Library

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Local radio stations sold to N.Y. broadcasters Harold Miller, president of Miller Communications, announced Tuesday he has sold his 12 radio stations and seven translators in Florence, Sumter and Orangeburg to Community Broadcasters LLC, headquartered in New York.

“I’ve spent the last 15 years building Miller Communications and our reach within the South Carolina radio market,” said Miller, founder of Miller Communications.

“I’m very excited to align myself with the growing broadcasting entity of Community Broadcasters where I’ll remain in a management capacity.”

Community Broadcasters LLC owns and operates 16 signals in Elmira/Corning, Olean, Ogdensburg and Watertown, New York. The Miller Communications purchase brings the group’s holdings to 38 signals throughout New York and South Carolina.

Gospel workshop and conference slated The 8th Annual USE ME (Unifying the Saints to Effectively Evangelize through Musical Excellence) Regional Gospel Music Workshop & Worship Conference is slated for Friday night and all day Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, 219 S. Washington St., Sumter. Registration is at 6 p.m. Friday. The host pastor is the Rev. George P. Windley, and the conference producer is Herbert Johnson. The nightly musicals and concerts are free.

For more information, call (704) 492-4761 or contact herbert.johnson@sumterschools. net.

Tracts identified for wind energy leasing LITCHFIELD BEACH — Regulators have identified almost 1,200 nautical square miles off the South Carolina coast that have the potential to be leased for the development of wind energy.

Officials with the federal Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management said Wednesday they plan to publish the maps in the Federal Register and seek public comment on the proposal. They made the comments during a meeting of the South Carolina Renewable Energy Task Force.

The largest potential tract is off Myrtle Beach while the others are off Charleston, Winyah Bay and Cape Romain.

It’s the first time tracts for potential wind development have been identified off the coast. But it’s expected to be years before any turbines might go up, as environmental and other studies are needed before leases could be awarded.

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com Walk, stroll, run. Whatever your preference, your participation in the Forrest Ray 5K Run/Walk Celebration on Sept.

19 has benefits for your physical health and the brain health of many. That’s because the money raised will benefit the Sumter County Library, one of the most important institutions in the Sumter community.

So believed the race’s namesake, the late Forrest A. Ray, whose idea was the impetus for the event that was first held in 2006. He was an avid reader, a community supporter and a big fan of the library, instilling a love of learning in his own family through regular visits to the Sumter County Library.

The concept behind the 5K was to raise funds for renovating and expanding the library. Ray died shortly after that first race, which now bears his name, in his honor and memory.

Soon after that first 5K, funds for library programs were cut.

Although the economy is steadily improving, the 2007 cutbacks of about $250,000 to the Sumter County Library’s budget have not been fully restored. Library hours at all three branches remain reduced, and money to purchase new books are at about one-third of previous levels.

Proceeds from the Sept. 19 5K will be used to purchase library materials, mostly new books, said Janet Galus, children’s librarian.

From 2007 through 2014, she said, “the 5K has raised $36,413.31 for the library.”

The Forrest Ray 5K is a fun, family friendly race that takes participants through Sumter’s historic district, Galus said.

“We welcome, runners, walkers, people with strollers and even dogs on leashes,” she said. “Last year, we had about 160 participants. Library employees have always run, walked or volun-

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Runners and walkers check their time during the 2013 Forrest Ray 5K, a benefit for the Sumter County Library. This year’s event starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. A map showing the new route for the Run/Walk Celebration is at www.theitem.com. teered in some capacity at the event. No bicycles are permitted, however.”

Winners in various age categories receive trophies or medals, and there is a special trophy for the fastest time by a local high school student.

The 2014 winner of the Forrest Ray 5K Traveling Cup was Joshua Ladson of Manning High School, who finished the race in 17 minutes, 57 seconds. Ladson was the first non-Wilson Hall runner to win in the first nine years of the event.

The cup has been residing at Manning High since last September. No doubt Wilson Hall runners are spoiling for revenge this year, and student runners from around the area are likely keen to get the cup into their school’s trophy case, as well.

Law enforcement will be present along the route for traffic control, and volunteers will staff two water stations.

Galus noted that this year’s course is different from 2014. Runners will start at the corner of Law Range and North Harvin Street, proceed to West Calhoun, turn left, then right on North Purdy, left on Mason Croft Drive, left on Winn Street, left on West Calhoun, right on

North Harvin and left on East Canal to the library parking lot.

Runners will have chips in their shoes or bibs, so their times will be available soon after the race, and trophies will be awarded on site, Galus said. Water and fresh fruit will be available for runners and walkers before and after the race.

Registration fee for the 5K is $20 in advance or $25 at 7 a.m. on race day. Register at any library branch or online at strictlyrunning.com.

Providing support for the race are presenting sponsor SAFE, Sumter Series, Anytime Fitness, The Y, Sumter County Active Lifestyles, Liberty Seafood, Piggly Wiggly, FTC, Bullock Funeral Home, Heart of Sumter Association, NBSC, Black River Co-op and Brown Furniture. Also, a sponsorship was given in appreciation of Sumter County Library Director Robert Harden, Galus said.

The Forrest Ray 5K Run/Walk Celebration will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the northwest corner of North Harvin Street and Law Range, directly across from the library. Call (803) 773-7273 for more information.

Fire Department wins Battle of the Badges

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Sumter Fire Department has been named the winner of the 2015 Battle of the Badges, making this the department’s fourth victory in a row.

The battle, a week-long blood donation competition between Sumter Police Department, Sumter County Emergency Medical Services, Sumter Fire Department, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and Sumter-Lee Deten-

tion Center, started Aug. 31 and ended Sept. 4.

Throughout the week, members of each department stopped by the American Red Cross Donation Center on North Guignard Drive to give blood.

Members of the Sumter community were also invited to give blood and donate on behalf of the department of their choice.

The fire department ended the competition with 62 donations and the police department came in second place

with 35 donations.

In total, 122 donors participated in the competition and 115 pints of blood were collected. According to the Red Cross, each pint of blood can save three lives meaning the 115 pints could benefit a total of 345 people.

Joey Duggan, Sumter Fire Department Battalion Chief, said members of the department made sure to work around their shifts to make it to the donation center. He said waiting until the last day of the competition could have

been a bad idea if an emergency had come up that day.

He said the bottom line of the blood donation competition was to give back to those in need. “Truthfully, the fire department didn’t win,” he said, “The entire community won.” Duggan encourages people to continue to give blood, even though the competition is over.

For more information about the Sumter Donation Center located at 1155 N. Guignard Drive, call (803) 775-2364.

1st responders join officials for 9/11 Memorial Service FROM STAFF REPORTS Local first responders will join with city and county officials and the public for a 9/11 Memorial Service on Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Sumter Fire Department, 129 E. Hampton Ave. The sequence of speakers includes: • Opening ceremonies: Johnnie Rose, division chief of the Sumter Fire Department; • Prayer: Allen Dailey, major in the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office; and

• Welcome remarks: David White, division chief of the SFD. After those remarks, reviews of what transpired that day in the lives of city and county leaders will follow in the following order: Karl Ford, Sumter Fire Chief; Anthony Davis, Sumter County Sheriff; Russell F. Roark III, Sumter Police Chief; Robert Hingst, Sumter EMS Director; Naomi Sanders, chairwoman of the Sumter County Council; and David P. Merchant, Sumter City Council.

Rose said that members of the public

will be invited to speak about their experiences on Sept. 11, 2001.

Nineteen men hijacked four U.S. commercial airlines on that day killing 2,977 people in New York City, Washington, D.C., and outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in a terrorist act orchestrated by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Among the 2,753 killed in the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City were 343 New York City firefighters, 23 police officers and 37 officers of the Port Authority.

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EU seeks deal for its countries to share 160K migrants BRUSSELS (AP) — The head of the European Commission issued an impassioned plea Wednesday for Europe to face up to its immigration crisis, urging EU countries to agree by next week to share 160,000 refugees and warning that Greece, Italy and Hungary can no longer handle the influx alone.

Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Jean-Claude Juncker unveiled a list of new proposals to help Europe confront its biggest refugee emergency since World War II. “The refugee crisis will not simply go away,” Juncker told EU lawmakers, noting that some 500,000 migrants have entered Europe this year, many from conflict-torn Syria and Libya. “It’s high time to act.”

“We are fighting against Islamic State. Why are we not ready to accept those who are fleeing Islamic State?” he said.

crossing the sea to Greece and nearly 120,000 braving the Mediterranean to reach Italy, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Hungary estimates that more than 160,000 people have crossed its borders alone this year. The latest proposals were drawn up as Budapest was busy building an anti-migrant fence on its border with Serbia.

Tens of thousands have entered just in the last few months, many cramming into

Juncker’s new plan involves sharing 120,000 refugees from Greece, Italy and Hungary among 22 member states, on top of a proposal the EU’s executive made in May to share 40,000 refugees from just Greece and Italy.

Britain, Ireland and Denmark are not legally bound to take part, because of exemptions they have negotiated previously. Greece, Italy and Hungary are not included.

The Czech Republic and Slovakia immediately rejected the idea that compulsory quotas might be imposed, while other nations had already criticized the new proposal even before it was made public.

Its chances of success hang in the balance because a solid majority of the 28 EU states must support the move for it to take place.

More than 378,000 migrants have entered Europe this year, including more than 256,000

buses and trains bound for Germany.

Despite the urgency, the EU’s first refugee plan never won full support, and only around 32,000 refugees have been allocated.

Hungary was among the countries to reject it, along with the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.

Juncker wants both plans endorsed Monday at a meeting of EU interior ministers in Brussels.

“This has to be done in a

compulsory way,” he said.

In Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel backed the new immigration plan and also called for it to be made compulsory.

“We need a binding agreement on a binding distribution of refugees among all member states, according to fair criteria,” Merkel said.

Germany has taken in more migrants than any other EU country, and would have to accept more than 31,000 more under the scheme.

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‘Longmire’ fans can rejoice, thanks to Netflix When you’re a raging success, you can be too cool for school. Or pretend that you don’t care about being cool at all. Netflix has changed the face of television. It can champion series like “House of Cards” and “Orange Is the New Black” and never have to reveal how many people watch. The shows seem to float above mere ratings, propelled by critical adulation and “buzz.”

In addition to not revealing, or not caring, about the size of a show’s audience, Netflix has also brushed away concerns about the age of its viewers. This became abundantly clear when Netflix rescued “Longmire.” The fourth 10-episode season of “Longmire,” starring Robert Taylor and Katee Sackhoff, will start airing today in its entirety on Netflix.

“Longmire” had plenty of passionate fans and many critical admirers during its three-season cable run. But A&E has advertisers to please and they tend to get restless when an audience is not large enough, or young enough, to justify their rates.

The folks at Netflix have declared themselves happy to take subscription fees from people of any vintage.

How little does the streaming service care about traditional demographics? It all but declared its independence from the age game when it debuted “Grace and Frankie” this spring, a comedy starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston, all actors of a certain age, who have been on screens small and large for some five decades.

• The New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers as the NFL season begins (8:30 p.m., NBC). Once again, an air of lawlessness hangs over the football season.

This time, it is a judge’s decision late last week to dismiss the league’s suspension of New England quarterback Tom Brady for deflating footballs before a game. “Deflategate” has generated controversy, but NFL players have been accused of much worse.

For the record, this is a Thursday night installment of NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” CBS’ “Thursday

Night Football” kicks off next week with a game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs.

plained on “Graceland” (10 p.m., USA, TV-14).

• A former talk show host shares stand-up thoughts on “Craig Ferguson: Just Being Honest” (10 p.m., Epix).

CULT CHOICE Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward star in the biblical epic “David and Bathsheba” (9:45 p.m., TCM).

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TONIGHT’S SUMMER FINALES • Refried beans are on the menu on “Boom!” (8 p.m. Fox, TV-PG).

• Vincent and Cat conspire to take on Liam on the third season finale of “Beauty and the Beast” (8 p.m., CW, TV14). Despite exiling this series to the summer months, the CW has announced a season four.

• After the dome comes down, efforts must be made to keep residents from infecting others on the series finale of “Under the Dome” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

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The fourth season of “Longmire,” starring Robert Taylor, begins airing today on Netflix.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Ken Burns’ 1990 documentary “The Civil War” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) continues.

• Heidi commissions lacy underthings on “Project Runway” (9 p.m., Lifetime, TVPG).

• An author and motivational speaker tracks down missing loved ones for emotional reunions and “closure” on “Last Hope With Troy Dunn” (9 p.m., UP).

• “Toto: 35th Anniversary: Live in Poland” (9:30 p.m., VH1 Classic). Need we say more?

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PEDESTRIAN FROM PAGE A1 for other stuff, but they won’t come up with money for a bridge.”

The general consensus is pedestrians will not stop crossing until a bridge is built, but Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen said building a bridge would be extremely expensive.

“It is part of the state highway system,” he said. “I think you need to call the (legislative) delegation.”

The mayor said the city has proposed the idea of putting intersections with stop lights, but the state considers the highway a bypass and won’t allow it.

“I hate to pass the buck, but that is a state system,” he said.

Members of the county’s legislative delegation did not immediately return calls for comment.

S.C. Department of Transportation District One Engineer Bryan Jones said there are no requirement in the state highway standards that require

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stung by recent court decisions that have gone against them, Justice Department lawyers are making a fresh push to clarify a computer trespass law that critics malign as overly broad.

The 1986 law, known as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, was intended to punish hackers who breach someone else’s computer network and steal information from it.

But federal prosecutors have struggled at times in applying it to people who have permission to access a computer — a police department database, for instance, or a corporate network — but abuse that right by using for purposes that have not been authorized. The concerns attracted attention this year after President Obama suggested changes to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act as part of a broader proposal.

The Justice Department has appealed to Congress, which is expected to take up other cybersecurity measures in coming weeks.

“These are really hard issues of what should the law cover and what should it not cover,” said George Washington University law professor Orin Kerr. “It’s totally understandable that we’re having this discussion and not sure what the answer should be because this is a new kind of technological problem.”

Critics, including judges, have long expressed concern that people could be prosecuted under the anti-fraud law for computer use that, while technically unauthorized, is nonetheless benign. An appeals court raised the prospect that checking sports scores at work could theoretically lead to prosecution, though the Justice Department says it’s never had any

He suggested the state DOT could do a study to determine the cost of a bridge “From what I have been told, there have been numerous tickets written,” Mixon said. “It’s a very dangerous crossing.”

Meanwhile, the stream of pedestrians making the dangerous trek across the highway is not likely to stop.

“There are no stores on this (north) side,” Ford said. “People lack things every day; there is always a reason.”

“People don’t want to take you if you don’t have gas money,” Procher said.

Ford said he works at one of the restaurants on West Pike and has to cross the road at least twice a day.

“They’ll give you a ticket, but they won’t build a bridge,” Ford said.

Glover said he supports a petition to have a bridge built.

“Too many people are being killed,” he said. “They need to hear our voices.”

“If they think you are going to con-

the road to be fenced, and there is no money set aside for a bridge.

“There is not a project to set up the funding to build fences, and even if there were (a fence), they would still jump it,” he said. “A pedestrian bridge would also have to have specific funding.”

Lighting is also out of the question.

It would typically be something that would be funded by the local municipality, Jones said.

“The DOT only requires lighting on interstates and roundabouts because they are federally required,” he said.

Jones said money for a pedestrian bridge would probably need to be pursued by the local Urban Area Transportation Study Policy Committee.

“If that is something they wanted to put as one of their priorities, they would have to allocate funding for that,” he said.

Sumter County Manager Gary Mixon said he was not aware of any proposals to build a bridge, and lighting would probably only encourage more people to cross the highway.

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interest in going after that kind of behavior.

Justice Department lawyers have sought to allay those fears by proposing to narrow the circumstances for prosecution, such as in instances when someone knowingly exceeds authorized access or when the computer access targets a government database or was part of another felony like blackmailing a colleague.

“What we need is a law that makes clear that if you exceed authorized access for nefarious purposes ... that that’s a violation of the law,” said Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell.

Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., have drafted legislation similar to the Justice Department proposal that could be introduced soon.

Meanwhile, Whitehouse has attached an amendment that would punish by up to 20 years damage to a “critical infrastructure computer” to broader cyber legislation expected to be considered soon by the Senate.

tinuously walk all the way to Main Street, they’re crazy,” Procher said.

They point out that walking to a legal crossing isn’t that simple. Few streets in the neighborhood have sidewalks. North Pike, which provides access to the underpass at Main Street, has only narrow shoulders, forcing pedestrians to walk in the grass or on the roadway.

“They want us to walk all the way down there, and there aren’t even sidewalks,” Procher said.

Even at the underpass at Main Street, a narrow, badly maintained strip of crumbling cement overgrown with grass provides a path for pedestrians, and it’s only on one side.

“They have built all of this housing here, but they won’t build a bridge” Glover said.

Paul Shaw stood at the Young’s convenience store on South Pike and watched a man cross the highway near where Butler was killed.

“The only thing that will keep it from happening is to build a bridge,” he said.

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Difficult people need grace, too

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he world is filled with difficult people who all it seems, congregate, well, in our congregations. It’s a good thing, I think, that so many find a place where the message of mercy and grace is the cornerstone of a community.

It’s terrible because we, the good people, have to figure out how to deal with these people.

I’m sure I don’t have to qualify the good I’m talking about, but suffice to say, they are the ones who always find ways to erode our personal joy. Whether it be dwelling on the insignificant issues or offering an unwavering position in a situation where compromise is essential, they often supply unneeded obstacles in our spiritual walk. They are often completely unaware how detrimental their actions are.

New Testament writer Paul wrote about a “thorn in his side” (I Cor. 12:7), a phrase that biblical scholars have determined could be anything from a physical or mental ailment to a persisting opposition from government officials. I have this sneaking suspicion is was some member of the early church who, say, was dogmatic in their insistence on brand-name crackers for the upcoming Eucharist.

It’s been a long-held yet unsubstantiated tradition for believers to

avoid difficult people and difficult situations. We conclude that avoiding contact with a difficult person is tantamount to being kind to that person; by withholding our disdain or Faith Matters disapproval, we are JAMIE H. somehow doing them a favor.

WILSON My friend’s daughter is starting her Sunday mornings in the Sunday School class of a person known for their difficult personality. I anticipated an expression of anxiety on her part. What I got was a lesson.

“She has to learn how to be with difficult people,” came the response.

“We’ll be there to talk her through it.”

That interaction stood in contrast to another story I heard the same week.

A family of a certain congregation had begun visiting other churches because of a conflict with another family. Rather than confront the difficult situation, they packed up their hurt feelings and left.

Two similar scenarios, two different reactions, only one salvageable relationship.

The proactive parents gave their child the capability to show grace and

CHURCH NEWS Bethany Fellowship Baptist Church, 350 E. Red Bay Road, announces: * Sunday — “Women in White” program at 11 a.m.

The Rev. Sandra Simmons will speak.

Beulah UME Church, 2380 S. St. Paul Church Road, announces: * Saturday — 5k Walk / Run beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Patriot Park, 380 General Drive.

Bible Fellowship Church, 227 Broad St., announces: * Sunday, Sept. 20 — Gospel singing and ice cream social at 6 p.m. Last Generation Quartet will provide music.

Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, announces: * Monday-Wednesday, Sept.

21-23 — Revival service at 7 nightly. The Rev. George P. Windley Jr. will speak.

Church of God of Prophecy, 718 Boulevard Road, announces: * Saturday-Sunday, Sept.

19-20 — 64th annual homecoming as follows: 6 p.m. Saturday, Forever Redeemed will provide music; and 10 a.m.

Sunday, Bishop George McLaughlin will speak. Call (803) 775-4267 or visit www. sumterblvdcogop.com.

Community Church of Praise, 562 S. Pike Road, announces: * Sunday — Pastor’s appreciation service at 3 p.m. at Westend Community Church, 101 S. Salem Ave. The Rev. Harold Osborne Wilson will speak.

Fellowship Outreach Ministries, 1891 Florence Highway, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 27 — Prophetess Ella Ingram will speak at 3 p.m.

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Saturday, Sept. 19 — Men’s prayer breakfast at 7:30 a.m. * Sunday, Sept. 20 — Women’s Day celebration at 11 a.m.

Minister Roneika China-Jennette will speak.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike East, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 20 — Church anniversary celebration at 3:30 p.m.

Full Gospel Church, 3115 Wash Davis Road, Summerton, announces: * Saturday, Sept. 26 — The 29th annual appreciation service for Pastor Elder Albert Thomas and elect Lady Minister Lucille Thomas at 1 p.m. at Deliverance Outreach Ministry, 9223 Paxville Highway, Manning.

Full Proof Deliverance Ministry, 2758 S.C. 341 S., Olanta, announces: * Saturday, Sept. 19 — Women’s conference “Free My People” at 11 a.m. Pastor Teresa

Baxter and Pastor Frances Washington will speak.

Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5405 Black River Road, Rembert, announces: * Sunday — Usher’s ministry annual day will be celebrated during 10 a.m. worship. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. * Saturday, Sept. 19 — The Athletic Ministry - Free Spirit Church League’s Gospel Fest at 6 p.m. * Sunday, Sept. 20 — Missionary ministry’s third annual day celebration at 4 p.m. The Rev. Angela Ford Nelson will speak.

High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Trustee / trustee spouse anniversary during 10:15 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Sept. 20 — Pastor’s Aide anniversary during 10:15 a.m. worship.

Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Junior Missionary anniversary program during morning worship. * Sunday, Sept. 20 — Trustee and wives anniversary program. Church school begins at 9 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship.

Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday — All ladies are invited to Knitting Hearts Café 10 a.m.-noon. Shelica Daniels will bring a message of hope, healing and comfort. Nursery provided for children age 5 and under. www.knittingheartsministry.org Liberty Hill AME Church, 2310 Liberty Hill Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday — Pack-the-Pew program at 3 p.m. The Rev. Robert L. China Jr. will speak.

love to someone who needed mercy.

The second family was teaching their children to simply run away when life gets tough; to forgo understanding and perseverance.

Even worse, they were teaching their children that when something is difficult, you always have another option, another road where you don’t have to deal with unpleasant circumstances.

I can’t imagine God smiles on such a lackadaisical approach to grace. Thousands of passages in Scripture speak to the consistency of grace and the irrational portion God gives to His people — His difficult people. How could we then turn and run from the opportunity for grace?

If we don’t fight for healthy relationships — meaningful, mercy-filled relationships — with one another, we should expect a rise in the number of difficult people among us because the same grace we deny others by avoiding them could be the grace they so desperately need.

I want to fight alongside my brother or sister in faith, not against them. I want to fight the real enemy. Join me in the rank-and-file of this new battle, won’t you?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Christian drama “War Room” has claimed box office victory, selling more tickets than any other film during the long Labor Day holiday weekend.

The fifth film by Alex and Stephen Kendrick fought its way to first place in its second weekend in release, earning $12.6 million according to Rentrak estimates on Monday. The drama about a troubled African-American family, which cost only $3.5 million to produce, has grossed $27.9 million to date.

Director Alex Kendrick says he and his brother pray that the film will show audiences what a “powerful weapon prayer can be.”

Paul Dergarabedian, Rentrak’s senior media analyst, attributes “War Room’s” second weekend success to heightened awareness after it nearly usurped “Straight Outta Compton” a week earlier.

Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com.

Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday — Junior Missionary anniversary worship at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Johnnie M. Gist will speak.

Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Road, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 20 — Ordination service for Brother Joseph Romeo at 4 p.m. Pastor Isaac Holt will speak.

New Fellowship Covenant Ministries, 316 W. Liberty St., announces: * Saturday — Clothes giveaway 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

One Step Christian Ministries, 125 S. Nettles St., Bishopville, announces: * Saturday — Fourth church and the Rev. Sheila B. Neal’s pastoral celebration banquet at 2 p.m. at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Building, Mayesville. The Rev. Dr. James Blassingame will speak. * Sunday — The Rev. Josephine McGriff will speak at 11:15 a.m.

Orangehill Independent Methodist Church, 3005 S. King Highway, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday — The senior choir’s anniversary celebration dur-

ing 10 a.m. worship. * Wednesday-Friday, Sept.

16-18 — Revival at 7 nightly.

Speakers vary.

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Sunday — 173rd anniversary and homecoming worship celebration 10 a.m.-noon. Dr. Harold Greene and the Rev. Graham Bochman will speak.

Mercy Rain will provide music. A mortgage burning will also be held. * Tuesday, Sept. 15 — WMU Wylma DuBose Group will meet at 10 a.m. at the home of Betty Steele. * Monday, Sept. 21 — Widow’s luncheon at 11 a.m.

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Saturday — Annual Summerton Parade 9 a.m.-noon.

Line up is at 7 a.m. on North Cantey Street. Call (803) 2366451 or email azalea@ftc-i. net. * Saturday, Sept. 19 — Brotherhood program at 6 p.m. The Rev. Terry Johnson will speak. * Saturday, Sept. 26 — Church seminar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Donnie Chambers. Registration deadline is Sept. 23.

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 1715 S. Guignard Drive, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 27 — Family and friends day celebration at 11 a.m. The Rev. Arkus L. Frierson will speak.

St. Paul AME Church, 835 Plowden Mill Road, announces: * Sunday — Homecoming and brotherhood union at 1 p.m.

The Rev. Dr. Dwayne Bruce will speak.

Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Granby Lane, Summerton, announces: * Sunday — Celebration for the 33rd pastoral anniversary of Pastor William T. Johnson.

Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by 9:45 a.m. devotional and 10 a.m. worship.

Three Pillars Missionary Baptist Church, 1205 N. Main St., announces: * Saturday, Sept. 19 — Family and friends day at 6 p.m. The Rev. Aurelia Hill will speak.

Tiverton Missionary Baptist Church, 2420 Old Charleston Road, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday — Homecoming at 3 p.m. The Rev. O’Donald Dingle will speak.

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Mount Carmel Freewill Baptist Church, 207 Reardon St., Manning, announces: * Sunday — Family and friends day at 3 p.m. Elder Kenneth Murray will speak.

Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 7355 Camden Highway, Rembert, announces: * Saturday — Male chorus anniversary program at 5 p.m. * Sunday, Sept. 20 — Youth choir anniversary program at 4 p.m.

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Row 1 - Miriam Marritt (English), Amanda Kish (2nd grade), Tammy Adams (kindergarten), Row 2 - Carol Rollings (Math), Laura Mahoney (Target Learning Center), Brenda Birt (Target Learning Center, English), Marie Linnartz (3rd grade), Sharon Robinett (1st grade), Row 3 - Ree Lynn Coombs (4th grade), Matt Marritt (History), Nathan Topper (6th grade & Band Director), Juliyett Ransom (preschool); Row 4 - Laurance Kannon (5th grade), Kimberly Kannon (preschool), Scott Birt (principal); Back Row: Bob Robinett (Science), Steve Rollings (Music, Bible, Computers).

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MAYOR FROM PAGE A1 in law and politics.

Serving 10 years on Sumter City Council and 10 years as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, McElveen used the knowledge and wisdom gained from his time in the Air Force to help him throughout his career.

He still uses it today in his almost 15 years as the mayor of Sumter.

“There is a big difference in being the mayor and being in the military, but integrity is important in both,” McElveen said. “The difference is the politician probably isn’t going to be sent somewhere to get shot at, but in the military when you’re in that situation, your troops have to feel like you’re putting them before yourself.

“The root of integrity is discipline, and the military is all about discipline. It’s all about doing what ought to be done even if it’s not the best thing for you.”

Overseeing more than 600 employees and a budget of approximately $60 million a year, integrity and discipline help him run the city.

“A mayor is the spirit of the city,” McElveen said.

“He’s a cheerleader for his

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their time in service.

“I’ve yet to be at a base in 21 years of service where I have seen a stronger relationship between the city and the base,” said Col. Stephen Jost, 20th Fighter Wing commander. “I know a lot of that has to do with Mayor McElveen. He is humble with such a great spirit and he is someone you want to be around. “‘Uncommon Patriotism’ isn’t just a bumper sticker. I foresee Sumter continuing to meet us halfway as we work together in the future.

McElveen said the work he has done to improve Sumter has been that much easier because of his time in service.

“We respect what you all do,” McElveen said. “A lot of us have a good idea of what you do; some of us have done what you do, so I think all of that cements the relationship between us.

“What we are looking for as a community is what we can do to make life better for the airmen in Sumter.”

From his early start as an airman to a career in politics, McElveen’s time in the Air Force has helped to build and foster a strong Sumter and Shaw relationship and will continue to do so as he plans to run for city mayor for a fifth term.

community; he tries to provide the vision by understanding the people who live in his community. It involves just as much knowing when to get out of the way and let people do what they do as it does getting in there and making things work the way you want them to. I think that’s leadership whether you’re in the Air Force or not.”

Just as the leadership skills he learned in the Air Force helped him through his career, the experiences he had helped him to realize the importance of a close city and base relationship.

“I think the City of Sumter has a great relationship with the base,” he said. “I’ve always been involved in the Shaw Sumter Community Council, which has been an important part of working together.

“What you find out as mayor is you meet lots of people who come and go, but the people at Shaw are as fine as any people you’ll meet in the world, and they appreciate everything the community does for them.”

The ties that McElveen has worked to build between Sumter and Shaw have improved the quality of life for airmen and their families and continue to impress military members throughout

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Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist 103 N Pike West 775-4455 Pastor Harry Robinson Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Catholic - Roman The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 5 pm Sun. 9:00 and 11:30 am Mass

African Methodist Episcopal Wayman Chapel AME Church 160 N. Kings Hwy. • 803-494-3686 www.waymanchapelame.com Reverened Laddie N. Howard Church School 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Wed. Bible Study 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm

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Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass

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Anglican Church of the Holy Comforter 213 N. Main Street • 803-773-3823 The Rev. Marcus Adam Kaiser Sunday Services 8:30 am (Rite 1) & 11:00 am (Rite ll) in the Sanctuary Sunday School for All Ages at 10 am Nursery Available 10 am to 12:30 pm www.holycomforter.net

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Baptist - Missionary Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 West Fulton Street 803-775-8054 Rev. Lei Ferguson Washington Sun. School 9:00 am Praise Worship 9:55 am Worship 10:00 am

First Assembly of God 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 www.sumterfirstag.org Jason Banar, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

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Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Long Branch Baptist Church 2535 Peach Orchard Rd. Dalzell 803-499-1838 Pastor Jonathan Bradshaw Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Sun Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed Mid Week Service 7:00 pm

Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417

The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 www.stjudesumtersc.org FPastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sun. Euch.: 9:00, 11:30 am, 1 pm (Spanish)

Church of Christ Plaza Church of Christ 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Stewart Schnur cell 361-8449 Sunday School: 10 am Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Wed. Bible Class: 7 pm

Interdenominational City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com

Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

tinental, county council and county administration stayed in regular communication throughout the past several months to ensure that the expansion took place.

Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon said he is truly excited to see the county continue its partnership with Continental and looks forward to seeing the company grow throughout the years along with the community.

He said the fee agreement and incentives package offered by the county are the same as was originally approved back in 2012.

According the incentive package, Continental will pay 4 percent of the assessed value of the plant; a flat millage rate of 332.1 mills; and a Special Source Revenue Credit, spanning a 10year period.

Mixon said he does not expect any changes in Continental’s efforts because the company has exceeded its job creation and capital investment commitments of the initial agreement.

its projected $500 million investment that was announced in October 2011.

The company has named Kajima Building & Design Group, Inc., based in Atlanta, as general contractor for the nine-month construction of the new facility.

The new building and additional jobs will raise tire production capacity from 400 million units to 800 million units per year by 2021, according to the release.

The company also plans to create 1,274 jobs, 100 more than projected in the original agreement.

Sumter Economic Development Board President Jay Schwedler said Continental has been hiring at a much faster rate than originally anticipated and is nearing the 750 mark with an expected 800 total employees by the end of this year.

Schwedler said the board began working with Continental on the expansion of the company in early February this year.

He said the board, Con-

Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. Larry Brown Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 11:00 am

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Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Blended Service 8:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am trinityumcsumter.org

St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am Holy Communion: 12:00 pm

Lutheran - NALC Methodist - United Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 Dr. Webb Belangia, Reverend Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Contemporary 11:15 am Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.yourbethel.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net

Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 S. Paul Howell, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: 7:00 pm

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Christ Community Church(CCC) 525 Oxford St, Sumter • 803-934-9718 Sun. Worship 10:00 am (Patriot Hall)

Immanuel Lutheran Church 140 Poinsett Drive 803-883-1049 • 803-774-2380 Pastor Gary Blobaum Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Wed Bible Class: 7:00 pm

First United Penecostal Church 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Pastor Theron Smith Sunday Service: 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm

First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Greater St. Paul Church 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Founder Bishop W.T. English Sunday School - 10:30 am Worship - 11:30 am Evangelistic Service 6:30 pm Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm

First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) (803) 773-3814 • info@fpcsumter.org Interim Pastor James D. Burton Associate Pastor Janie McElwee-Smith Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (classes for all ages) Hospitality/Fellowship 10:00 a.m.

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Sumter Bible Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm

Lemira Presbyterian Church 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 Pastor Dan Rowton Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Yard Sale October 17, 2015

The Salvation Army 16 Kendrick St. • 803-775-9336 Major Robbie Robbins Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am Monday Youth Night 6:30 pm Wednesday Mid Week Lift 6:30 pm Wednesday Men Fellowship & Woman’s Home League 6:30 pm

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Taste of Community Resource Center Clarendon offers variety of free services is around the corner

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com

The 27th annual Taste of Clarendon will feature everything from duck to pork loin, Tex-Mex dips to chicken salads, barbecue and much more outside Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St., in Manning on Sept. 24. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are available for purchase at Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce and Brunson’s Pharmacy in Manning and Summerton Drugs in Summerton. Tickets are $35 per person and $60 per couple.

Money raised at this year’s event will go toward three organizations that benefit the county or provide community service projects: the chamber, Clarendon County Junior Chamber and the Junior Ambassadors of Clarendon County.

“We’re looking forward to a great event to raise money that will go back into our community,” said Jamie Mathis, local pharmacist and one of the organizers of this year’s event.

Mathis said about 20 vendors are expected to set up, from several local restaurants to businesses and hometown cooks.

Wristbands for alcohol will be sold separately for $5 at the event, Mathis said.

For more information, contact Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce (803) 435-4405.

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Clothing Drive to be held in Summerton A distribution of clothing for families in need will be held at Clarendon School District 1 Community Resource Center, 1154 Fourth St. in Summerton on Sept. 17.

The distribution is a result of the Community Counts Clothing Drive. The drive was organized by Goody’s Department Store in Manning, Summerton Rotary Club and Clarendon School District 1.

Goody’s customers made donations of new or gently used clothing and Summerton Rotary and Clarendon School District 1 organized the clothing.

For more information contact Diane Georgia at (803) 574-2400, extension 206.

Scott’s Branch to host Job Fair on October 1 A Clarendon County Job Fair will be held at Scott’s Branch Middle-High School, 9253 Alex Harvin Highway., Summerton, on Oct. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce at (803) 435-4405.

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Clarendon School District 1 Community Resource Center in Summerton offers about a dozen free services for people in the community.

“Our motto is ‘people helping people,’” said Kathleen Gibson, coordinator of the center.

“There are many people who’ve lost hope, and others who need that initial step to get going. We want to reach out and help them as much as we can.”

The home of the center is the Historic Scott’s Branch High School building located at 1154 Fourth St. in Summerton. The building is the property of Clarendon School District 1 and was opened as a community resource in March 2013.

The center’s services include a computer lab with Internet access, employment preparation, adult education courses through Central Carolina Technical College, First Steps Parenting and community empowerment workshops.

The center also has visits from the Harvin Clarendon County Library’s Bookmobile and is a voter registration site. A family clothing gift closet offers donated clothes for children and adults.

The computer lab gives local residents an opportunity to prepare for job entrance exams, such as WorkKeys, and fill out job applications.

“We try to give people the tools they need to find employment or to go back to school,” Gibson said.

Samuel Green, of Summerton, said he knew nothing about computers before coming to the center about a year ago.

Today, he has mastered basic computer operations and has done well on WorkKeys practice exams, which he does at the center’s computer lab.

Going to job interviews was another obstacle for him. Because Green said he does not have transportation, Gibson drove him to several interviews.

“I’m amazed at what they’re doing here,” Green said. “I hope to pass on the help they’ve given me

Students from Scott’s Branch High School’s Army Junior ROTC program, above and left, separate clothes at the family clothing gift closet at Clarendon School District 1 Community Resource Center. The Army JROTC students worked at the clothing gift closet on Tuesday as one of their community service projects.

Thomasina Solomon, below, at right, a volunteer at the Clarendon School District 1 Community Resource Center, assists a Scott’s Branch High School Army Junior ROTC student in separating clothes at the family clothing gift closet.

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to someone else.”

Center employees are also trained to assist people with applications through SC Thrive, a nonprofit organization, which offers assistance with applications for services such as military and veterans’ education benefits, state and federal taxes, temporary assistance for needy families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and more.

The center also offers services such as expungement workshops and home repair workshops. An “expungement” is the destruction or obliteration of criminal records relating to an arrest or a conviction.

“There are a lot of people with things on their record that may be preventing them from getting a job,” Gibson said.

“Those who come to the expungement workshops

have an opportunity to meet with a lawyer for free, who may help them.”

The next expungement workshop will be held on Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. The next home repair workshop will be held on Sept.

23 at 6 p.m.

The Clarendon 1 Community Resource Center’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number is (803) 485-2043.

Thousands expected for fun and games at Kid’s Day

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com There will be many activities and plenty of food for Clarendon County children to enjoy at the eighth annual Kid’s Day at Manning High School on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The goal of Kid’s Day is to provide a free family friendly atmosphere and to celebrate each child, said Todd Heldreth, the event’s founder.

Heldreth, a retired Manning High school teacher and coach, based the event on Kids Day of Lexington, which his son co-founded in 2000. Jud Heldreth and Jason Yoder run the event in Lexington, which attracts

about 20,000 people annually.

Clarendon County’s Kid’s Day has seen an attendance of 2,000 to 3,000 children each year.

“The goal of the event is to take the idea of character education and bring it into one event and celebrate each child,” Heldreth said.

Heldreth said when the event began eight years ago, the community rallied to support it.

“We’ve had a great response from people and businesses all over Clarendon County,” he said.

Donations made to the event went to local charities and scholarships for students in public and private schools in the county.

This year, local businesses and or-

ganizations will set up booths and offer games, face painting, bounce houses and more.

Local high school student organizations will also be helping out.

“This is a great way for the community to come together with plenty of fun for everyone,” said Tonia Mallett Smith, event organizer for the second year.

Smith said money raised at the event will go toward scholarships at various high schools in the county.

For more information, contact Mallett Smith at (803) 433-7233.

Donations can be made out to Kid’s Day and sent to Clarendon School District 2 office at P.O. Box 1252, Manning SC 29102.

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She is very sweet and loving. She weighs 52 pounds, is up to date on her shots and has been spayed. She is ready for a loving home. She will require a fenced yard. Stop by and see her from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway.

Blue, just like his name, is a blue (gray) American Staffordshire terrier. He is 7 years old and weighs about 69 pounds.

Updated on his shots, neutered and heartworm negative, Blue loves a good game of tug and really enjoys chew toys. Because of his size he is not recommended for small children. He doesn’t like cats, and he’s particular about other dogs. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol.webs.com and www.

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YOU SHALL EAT RIGHT, NOT DIET Instead of starving yourself to Nancy lose weight, Harrison choose foods RETIRED CLEMSON that allow EXTENSION AGENT you to fill up on fewer calories. These are foods that are minimally processed, high in fiber and low in fat and sugar.

Examples include fruits, vegetables, whole grains such as barley, oatmeal, wholewheat products and brown rice and legumes. For protein, always pick leaner choices such as white poultry (without skin), pork loin, lean beef and seafood.

YOU SHALL MAKE EXERCISE FUN Take up several aerobic activities that are enjoyable, such as an aerobics class, walking, bike riding, softball, etc., and work out aerobically at least an hour a day, five or six days a week.

YOU SHALL NOT EAT OUT OF BOREDOM Tune into emotions and hunger cues. Feed hunger, and avoid eating to relax, cure boredom or overcome depression. Instead, take a walk or call a friend.

YOU SHALL EAT OUT WISELY If you do eat out, choose soup and salad or smaller dishes that are low in fat. Ask

YOU SHALL NOT SKIP BREAKFAST

for sauces and dressings on the side. If portions are large, take half home.

A breakfast that includes ce-

real, fruit juice and skim milk starts the day the low-fat way and also helps increase fiber.

Nancy Harrison is a retired nutrition educator with Clemson University Extension.

YOU SHALL SHOP SMART Fill grocery carts two-thirds full of perimeter aisle foods.

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Islam threatens Europe’s future ‘L

iberalism is the ideology of Western suicide,” wrote James Burnham in his 1964 “Suicide of the West.”

Burnham predicted that the mindless magnanimity of liberals, who subordinate the interests of their own people and nations to utopian and altruistic impulses, would bring about an end to Western civilization.

Was he Pat wrong? ConBuchanan sider what is happening in Europe.

Serbia, Hungary and Slovakia, small nations sensing they will be swamped by asylum seekers from the Muslim world, are trying to seal their borders and secure their homelands.

Their instinct for survival, their awareness of lifeboat ethics, is acute. Yet they are being condemned for trying to save themselves.

Meanwhile, the pope calls on Catholics everywhere to welcome the asylum seekers and Angela Merkel will be taking in 800,000 this year alone, though the grumbling has begun in Bavaria.

This is but the beginning of what is to come, if Europe does not pull up the drawbridge.

For the scores of thousands of Syrians in the Balkans, Hungary, Austria and Germany are only the first wave. Behind them in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan are 4 million refugees from the Syrian civil war. Seeing the success of the first wave, they are now on the move.

Behind them are 2 million Alawites and 2 million Christians who will be fleeing Syria when the Bashar Assad regime falls to ISIS and the al-Qaeda terrorists who already occupy half of that blood-soaked land.

Now the Iraqis, who live in a country the prospects for whose reunification and peace are receding, have begun to move. Also among the thousands pouring into Europe from Turkey are Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Afghans. When the Americans leave Afghanistan and the Taliban take their revenge, more Afghans will be fleeing west.

Africa has a billion people, a number that will double by 2050, and double again to 4 billion by 2100. Are those billions of Africans going to endure lives of poverty under ruthless, incompetent, corrupt and tyrannical regimes, if Europe’s door remains wide open?

What is coming is not difficult to predict.

Europe is going to run out of altruism long before it runs out of refugees. For as The New York Times reported Monday, there is no end in sight to the coming Third World and Islamic migrations to Europe.

Humanitarian groups, said the Times, claim “successive waves of migrants ... are on the way, perhaps for months or even years, until the wars, poverty and other underlying causes of the dislocations have abated.”

But with terrorism expanding from Nigeria to the Maghreb to the Middle East, wars spreading, and tyranny

pandemic in those regions, will not a peaceful, prosperous and free Europe always be a magnet?

If Europe does not seal its borders, what is to stop the Islamic world and Third World from coming and repopulating the continent with their own kind, as the shrinking native populations of Europe die out?

Will Old Europe even be recognizable by midcentury?

The inevitable reaction to what is happening has already begun.

European nations will divide with anti-immigrant parties like the National Front in France and UKIP in Britain gaining adherents until the major parties embrace restrictions on immigration or are swept aside.

Already there is a backlash in Germany and Austria to the tens of thousands invited in. Eastern Europe, with shrinking populations of native-born, has shown little interest in admitting migrants.

Though attacked by his opposition, Israel’s Bibi Netanyahu will not be admitting Arab and Muslim asylum seekers. Having built a fence from Gaza to Eilat to keep Africans from crossing the Sinai, a wall to separate the West Bank from Israel, Bibi is now building a fence on the Jordanian border.

The Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas says he would welcome Palestinian asylum seekers. Both sides know that, in this struggle, demography may very well be destiny.

The Schengen Agreement that guarantees “open borders” among EU nations is also unlikely to survive this invasion. The old national borders of Europe will be re-established.

And as divisions deepen within and between countries over how many to accept, and when to shut the door, the EU may itself crack up over this most momentous and emotional of issues.

The scores of thousands of migrants bursting into Europe and the hundreds of thousands and millions coming after them are going to force Europeans to address an existential question.

Who are we? Are we unique and separate peoples of a particular race and tribe, history and faith, language and culture, identifiable to all the world and worth preserving at the price of our lives?

Are we Germans, Russians, Poles, Italians, Spanish and French first?

Or are we simply Europeans, people who live on the world’s smallest continent and share a belief in the equality of all peoples and cultures, and in secularism and social democracy?

Liberal Man almost alone excepted, every species of animal life reacts or recoils when another species intrudes upon its turf.

Thus, in the end, Burnham was probably right.

Liberalism is the ideology of Western suicide.

Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of the new book “The Greatest Comeback: How Richard Nixon Rose From Defeat to Create the New Majority.”. © 2015 creators.com

Clinton’s humor can’t mask widespread distrust of her

W

ASHINGTON — It’s no longer enough to be a happy warrior; now our candidates must be joyful!

Oh, joie.

Jeb Bush started the joy bender last week when he told a New Hampshire audience that a conservative could win the White House by “campaigning with his arms wide open, with joy in his heart, speaking about the hopes and aspirations of the people, being on the side of the people that right now don’t see their lives in the future being better than what they have today.”

Next came Hillary Clinton’s response on Saturday Kathleen to a reporter’s question Parker about whether she, too, considers herself “joyful”?

“I do,” she said. “Off we go, joyfully,” she added as she stepped away from the podium.

Then, turning back to the press gaggle, she snapped her fingers and said, “Let’s get some joy going.”

This is Clinton’s renowned if scantly shared sense of humor. And truth be known, few are better with a withering quip than she.

My favorite was during a 2008 appearance with then-Sen. Barack Obama. Clinton was clearly fed up with the media fawning over her opponent. With the feigned sweetness of a Southern debutante, she inquired, “Maybe we should ask Barack if he’s comfortable and needs another pillow.” C’mon, it’s funny.

More humor is always better, I say, and Clinton may lead the pack on this score.

Think it through. Bush is a good man and probably really does feel that joy in his heart. I think it has something to do with being Catholic and the confessional.

Donald Trump is so funny at times, he ought to be doing standup. But his humor is mean-spirited and has all the nuance and wit of a prep school bully with a shiny, new lacrosse stick. And the rest? Bernie Sanders?

Funny as a socialist. Scott Walker? Hilarious. Marco Rubio? So earnest. Dr. Ben Carson? That giggle box.

Clinton’s humor, which can range from the self-effacing (“The hair is real, the color isn’t”) to the pinioned dart (refer Obama), reveals not so much meanness as contempt.

Her final quip to those reporters Saturday wasn’t an invitation to join the joyful fray. It was more like the verbal equivalent of her middle finger.

In a snark-eat-snark world, Hillary Clinton is a Great White. Or, lest the Literals become

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ETERNAL VIGILANCE OF CITIZENS IS THE ONLY HOPE TO PRESERVE REPUBLIC In response to Mr. Burns’ letter on September 9, 2015, regarding the “Black Lives Matter” movement in the United States and in light of the reckless disregard for the Constitution and the law in general by individual criminals out there and by the dictatorial leadership now running the government, I say: All lives matter. The Constitution and the Bible are the only defense we have left as individuals and we must stand strong. We have a right to defend ourselves (both Biblical and Constitutional) and I think in the

COMMENTARY fretful, a tiger. Tigress. Whatever. Humor is near impossible when outrage, lips pursed, lies ready to pounce on every sentence.

The Clinton people (her sworn loyalists?) understand the value of humor in a candidate and especially in one so scripted and studied, which is to say, not spontaneous and, therefore, not authentic. If you ain’t got that authenticity, honey, you got nothin’.

Thus, her campaign is seeking opportunities for Clinton to be funny and to reveal her more-human side.

It isn’t enough, apparently, that she’s a cooing grandmother, or a gal who chokes up when she talks to women about the travails of the trail. Or when she talks to women about being a woman, which is, if you dozed off for a second, very, very hard.

Thus, as this fall season of let’s-torturethe-candidates unfolds, we’ll be hearing more laughs, more joking around when appropriate (the Clinton campaign has recognized that joking about the email server isn’t funny anymore), and, yes, more spontaneity — because spontaneity really works best when it’s planned.

However joy trickles down to “everyday Americans” — a phrase the Clinton camp is abandoning because it sounds too much like “everyday low prices” — it’s clear that these new strategic guidelines are mere distractions from the dreadful headlines sure to continue.

A special intelligence review of two emails sent to Clinton on her private server concluded that they were “Top Secret” — contrary to statements of the Clinton campaign.

One of the emails concerned North Korea’s nuclear arsenal. Her poll numbers are sliding backward and she continues to suffer a trust deficit.

I concur with those who insist that Clinton can’t do anything right no matter what. Her critics are worse than the Literals. But no matter how warm, friendly, loving, smart, doting or emoting she is, you can’t manufacture trust, which is what elections ultimately come down to. Not whom you’d rather take that 3 a.m. call from, but whom you trust, rephrased by one of Clinton’s people, “to address the problems that keep you up at night.”

This is the crucial question before us — and my money’s on Ambien.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

end, if this lawless on all fronts continues, then the results could lead to the final collapse of what remains of our fragile Republic. Like Rome, we will as a nation literally burn to the ground and all that will remain are the ashes of what we once were.

Eternal vigilance by the Constitutional citizens will be our only salvation, which means individual responsibility for one’s behavior. The ethics of the ends justify the means is what is causing havoc in our society. Look in the mirror to see what you really are — one who respects and loves the individual or one who would deny anyone the right to live and be free.

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AROUND TOWN The Overcomers Stroke Support Purdy St. Contact Jim McCain at (678) 429-8150 or jtGroup will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Alice Drive Bap- mccain@bellsouth.net.

Have you or loved one suffered a tist Church library on athe Manning High School Class of cornerstroke? of Loring Mill Road 1971 will meet at 6 p.m. on and Wise Drive.

Monday, Sept. 14, at the home of Loretta Cantey Clarendon School District One Conyers, 1 Branch St., Manwill conduct free vision, hearning. Call Loretta at (803) ing, speech and developmental 528-8183 or Lillian Hilton screenings as part of a child Wright at (803) 236-8049 for find effort to identify studetails. dents with special needs.

Screenings will be held from The Carolina Coin Club will 9 a.m. to noon at the Summeet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, merton Early Childhood Cen- Sept. 15, at the Parks & Recter, 8 South St., Summerton, reation Department building, on the following Thursdays: 155 Haynsworth St. The club Sept. 10; Oct. 8; Nov. 12; Dec. meets on the third Tuesday 10; Jan. 14, 2016; Feb. 11, of each month and visitors 2016; March 10, 2016; April are always welcome. Call 14, 2016; and May 12, 2016.

(803) 775-8840 for more inCall Sadie Williams at (803) formation.

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Lincoln High School Class of Crosswell Community Improve- 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. on ment Committee will meet Thursday, Sept. 17, at the from 6 to 8 p.m. today at St. South Sumter Resource CenJohn United Methodist ter, 337 Manning Ave. At this Church, 136 Poinsett Drive, meeting, plans will be made just off of Lafayette Drive. for the 54th class reunion.

All Crosswell area residents Call Ferdinand Burns at (803) are invited to attend and 968-4464. share their concerns. Email The Pinedale Neighborhood Ascrosswell2015@yahoo.com. sociation will meet at 4 p.m.

The National Council of Negro on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Women (NCNW) Sumter SecSouth HOPE Center, 1125 S. tion will meet at 5 p.m. on Lafayette Drive. Call FerdiFriday, Sept. 11, at Morris nand Burns at (803) 968-4464 College. for details.

The American Red Cross will The newly formed “Great Goodoffer New Volunteer Orientaness the Grief” Support Group tion / Disaster Services Overwill hold its first meeting view for new Red Cross volfrom 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursunteers from 9 a.m. to noon day, Sept. 17, at “AYS” Home on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Care, 1250 Wilson Hall Road.

Sandhills Service Center, This support group is for 1155 N. Guignard Drive. This those who are caring for class is for anyone who loved ones or have lost would like to volunteer with loved ones with chronic, the Red Cross in any capaci- long-term diseases. Call ty. Call (803) 775-2363 to reg- Cheryl Fluharty, RN at (803) ister.

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Southern Bliss Yoga will offer a The General George L. Mabry Jr. free yoga day on Saturday, Chapter 817, Military Order of Sept. 12, at 600 Bultman the Purple Heart, will meet at Drive. Mats and props will 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, be provided. Available class- at the Elks Lodge, 1100 W. es include: 10:15-11 a.m., Liberty St. All Purple Heart Warm Power Flow; 11:15 recipients and those intera.m.-12:15 p.m., Yin; 12:30ested in associate member1:15 p.m., doTerra Essential ship are invited. Call (803) Oils class and snacks; 1:30506-3120.

2:15 p.m., Yin and Flow; 2:30The Sumter Combat Veterans 3:15 p.m., Vinyasa Flow; and Group will meet at 10 a.m. on 3:30-4:15 p.m., Tai Chi. PicFriday, Sept. 18, at the South tures will be taken at 4:30 HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayp.m. ette Drive. All area veterans The Walker Cemetery Associaare invited. tion Inc. will meet 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Ladies of St. Peter Claver at St. Jude Church will host the the Birnie HOPE Center, 210 second annual fall shopping exS. Purdy St. This is the assotravaganza from 8 a.m. to 3 ciation’s annual meeting for p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at update, membership, ceme611 W. Oakland Ave. Ventery visit and funeral direcdors, yard sale items, craft tor’s question and answer booths, food and drinks all forum. Call (803) 883-4324 or under one roof. Cost to re(803) 795-7556. serve a space is $20. Contact The Westside Neighborhood Vernessa Baker at (803) 883Association will hold its quar- 9251 or Blessvee@yahoo. terly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on com or Valerie Williams at Monday, Sept. 14, at the (803) 775-0478 or vwilBirnie HOPE Center, 210 S. liams003@sc.rr.com.

DAILY PLANNER

WEATHER TODAY

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Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 40%

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Concentrate on what you can change, not on what you cannot.

Don’t waste your time trying to please someone who is impossible to satisfy. Learn from past mistakes and revamp an old skill or hobby that has come back in style.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t feel you have to take on someone else’s responsibilities. Keep your life simple, stick to the truth and put time aside to spend with the people you love the most.

Interacting with children or your lover will make you happy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Accept the inevitable and find a way to make it work for you. Adaptability is a quality that can help you stand out and be noticed. If you are able to make do with what you’ve got, you will come out on top.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emotions will run close to the surface.

Express your true feelings and you will bring about the changes you want to see happen. Be the first to jump into action when it comes to trying something new. Your enthusiasm will be infectious.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An investment, settlement or contract you have been working on will pay off. The inside information you come across will help you make an important decision regarding a partnership proposal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your intuition and intelligence will pay off. Follow your gut feeling and don’t look back. Put an end to a situation that has made you feel vulnerable. Choose the people you want to have in your life. Romance is encouraged.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t fight a losing battle. You are better off looking for a way to turn something you enjoy doing into a lucrative pastime. Don’t let love stand between you and your success. Stick close to home and explore your options.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Plan a trip, but stay within your budget. Pick up new information and skills, and be sure to enjoy some downtime with someone you love in order to make the most of your day. A change you make will pay off.

Gaffney 87/67 Spartanburg 87/68

Greenville 86/67

Columbia 92/72

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

Sumter 91/72

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 89/69

ON THE COAST

Charleston 91/74

Today: A shower or thunderstorm around in the afternoon. High 87 to 91.

Friday: A shower or thunderstorm. High 84 to 88.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 83/69/t 77/58/t 94/73/c 78/60/pc 84/72/t 98/75/pc 85/73/t 80/66/t 92/75/pc 82/66/t 97/82/pc 87/63/s 79/64/t

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest.

356.84 72.60 72.48 97.15

24-hr chg -0.04 +0.03 none -0.07

Sunrise 7:01 a.m.

Moonrise 4:37 a.m.

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

trace 1.14" 1.20" 28.21" 29.15" 34.59"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

89° 74° 86° 65° 97° in 1983 51° in 1966

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Myrtle Beach 89/75

Manning 93/74

Today: Showers and a storm. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph.

Friday: A shower/storm, mainly later. Winds west-southwest 3-6 mph.

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Florence 90/71

Bishopville 92/72

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8:47 p.m.

Today Fri.

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Low 2:20 a.m.

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Ht. 0.6 0.3 0.5 0.3

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 79/64/t 85/68/t 90/71/t 91/75/t 85/74/t 91/74/t 87/68/t 86/68/t 92/72/t 90/70/t 87/69/t 89/71/t 90/70/t

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Today Hi/Lo/W 90/71/t 88/74/t 87/67/t 89/70/t 91/74/t 86/67/t 86/67/t 83/67/t 88/75/t 90/73/t 87/71/t 87/70/t 83/68/t

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): A networking EUGENIA LAST event will boost your confidence and make you realize how much you have to offer. A special relationship will flourish if you discuss long-term plans.

Update your look and take on a physical challenge.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Negotiate a deal or invest your time and energy into something you know will pay off. Taking forceful action will result in a sudden change you didn’t expect.

Be prepared to move forward regardless of what others do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be the one to instigate a change in what you do for a living. Spend time nurturing a relationship with someone you love and you will come to an agreement regarding domestic matters and lifestyle choices.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An unusual way to make money will develop. Don’t ignore the signals that someone is sending you. Your imaginative approach to whatever you do will capture attention.

Added discipline will help you finish what you start and lead to greater opportunities.

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PREP FOOTBALL

Moore TD club featured speaker

It’s all in the execution Barons give solid effort, but costly mistakes hurt in loss to Hammond

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com It was more a case of a lack of execution than a lack of effort last week for the Wilson Hall football team.

“I can’t say the effort wasn’t there,” Barons head coach Adam Jarecki said of his squad’s 14-7 loss to defending SCISA 3A state champion Hammond. “I think the kids played as hard as they could. A lot of them were playJARECKI ing on both sides for the first time and we knew that was going to create some issues and it did.

“But overall it showed we were right there with them.

Disappointed that we lost and the way we lost but it’s ok.

We’ll keep going and try to go 1-0 this week.”

The Barons, who are still nursing a few injuries from last week, will have to regroup quickly as they travel to Columbia on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. matchup against Ben Lippen.

Penalties and turnovers where the main culprits as to why WH fell to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in 3A play. The Barons shut out the Skyhawks in the second half but failed to capitalize on any of their drives

Jerry Moore led Appalachian State to three straight NCAA Division I-AA football national titles from 2005-07. The odds are the casual college football fan doesn’t remember such a grand feat, but MOORE that doesn’t mean the casual fan doesn’t know anything about Moore and App State.

It was on Sept. 1, 2007, that the Mountaineers went to Michigan Stadium — also known as the Big House — and knocked off then No. 5 Michigan 34-32. It was the first time a team from a lower division beat a ranked team from a higher division and was also the first time the Wolverines had lost to a I-AA team.

The 76-year-year-old Moore will be the featured speaker at the weekly breakfast meeting of the Sumter Touchdown Club on Friday beginning at 7:15 a.m. at The Quality Inn on Broad Street.

After a 2-year stint as head coach at North Texas State from 1979-80 and five years at Texas Tech from ‘81-85, Moore was named the head coach at Appalachian State in 1989, the start of a 24-year career before he stepped down in 2012.

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Wilson Hall’s Greyson Young (24) and Ed McMillan attempt to bring down Hammond’s Brad Lewis during the Skyhawks’ 14-7 victory at Spencer Field last Friday. The Barons travel to Columbia on FriSEE BARONS, PAGE B5 day to face Ben Lippen.

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PREP VOLLEYBALL

Lady Gamecocks after right mix Sumter volleyball squad using ninth annual spike-off tournament as tuneup before Region VI-4A play opens

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Sumter High School varsity volleyball head coach Warren Coker is still trying to find the right combinations for his young squad.

“We’ve played well at times and then there have been other times where we’ve needed to pick it up some more,” Coker said.

“We’re looking to correct some of those mistakes and play better together as a team.”

Coker and his squad, which is 3-4 on the seaCOKER son, will get one last chance to fine-tune things prior to next week’s Region VI-4A opener during the Ninth Annu-

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Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and New England signal caller Tom Brady (12) will lead their respective teams in the NFL season opener today.

The Patriots are the defending Super Bowl champions and are likely ready to get back on the field after an offseason filled with controversy over deflated footballs.

al Lady Gamecocks Spike-Off tournament at the SHS gymnasium on Saturday.

The all-day event has grown from its roots – expanding from about 6-8 teams when it began to 15 this year.

“It’s a great tournament with a lot of great competition,” Coker said.

“There are teams from all over the state. Bishop England’s won the last I don’t know how many 2A state titles and we’ve also got River Bluff – who won the tournament last year – and Carolina Forest who finished runnerup.”

The list also includes Spring Valley, West Florence, Johnsonville and Waccamaw among others. Playing on three separate courts, the 15 teams will begin the tournament at 8 a.m. with 30 pool play matches on the

docket. The last match is slated to begin at 2 p.m. Sumter is scheduled to play its first match beginning at 8:40 a.m.

All games will begin at six points.

Each team will play two games (rally scoring) for a total of eight games at the end of pool play. The two games will be to 25 points with a cap of 28 points.

The morning results will determine the seeding for the single-elimination tournament that will follow beginning at 2:40 p.m.

Each team is guaranteed at least four matches altogether with the championship match scheduled for a 7:40 p.m. start.

“It provides you with a tremendous

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Sumter’s Lindley Hodge (17) prepares to hit the ball during a recent match. SHS will play host to the Ninth Annual Lady Gamecocks Spike-Off on Saturday at the SHS gymnasium.

PRO FOOTBALL

Patriots get to play football instead of talk about them

BY JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ fourth Super Bowl banner will be unveiled at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night.

The fans will have their first chance to shower quarterback Tom Brady with adulation since a federal judge vacated the four-game suspension he was handed in the NFL’s botched “Deflategate” investigation.

Oh, yeah, they’ll play an actual football game, too.

Seven months after claim-

ing the franchise’s fourth NFL title, the Patriots return to the field for the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the league’s annual kickoff game. Even for a team that’s made its reputation on avoiding distractions, the competition will provide a welcome relief from a summer of talk about deflated footballs and the ideal gas law.

“It’s time for me to do my job,” Brady said this week when he spoke to reporters for the first time since the news conference for his third

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SCOREBOARD TODAY

5 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Evian Championship First Round Evian-les-Bains, France (GOLF).

9:30 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Evian Championship First Round Evian-les-Bains, France (GOLF).

2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Virginia529 College Savings 250 Practice from Richmond, Va. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

3 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Hotel Fitness Championship First Round from Fort Wayne, Ind. (GOLF).

5 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Virginia529 College Savings 250 Practice from Richmond, Va. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

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

7 p.m. – Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Women’s Semifinal Matches from Flushing, N.Y. (ESPN).

7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Toronto at New York Yankees or Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Texas A&M at Florida (SEC NETWORK).

7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Mets at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. – High School Football: Colleton Prep at Williamsburg (FTC NOW).

7:30 p.m. – College Football: Southern University at Mississippi Valley State (ESPNU).

8 p.m. – College Football: Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky (FOX SPORTS 1).

8:30 p.m. – NFL Football: Pittsburgh at New England (WIS 10).

MLB STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W Toronto 79 New York 77 Tampa Bay 67 Baltimore 66 Boston 65 CENTRAL DIVISION W Kansas City 83 Minnesota 71 Cleveland 67 Chicago 66 Detroit 64 WEST DIVISION W Houston 75 Texas 73 Los Angeles 69 Seattle 66 Oakland 60

L 59 60 71 72 73

Pct .572 .562 .486 .478 .471

GB – 11/2 12 13 14

L 55 67 70 71 74

Pct .601 .514 .489 .482 .464

GB – 12 151/2 161/2 19

L 64 64 69 73 79

Pct .540 .533 .500 .475 .432

GB – 1 51/2 9 15

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Baltimore 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Detroit 8, Tampa Bay 7, 13 innings Toronto 5, Boston 1, 10 innings Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland 4 Kansas City 4, Minnesota 2 Oakland 4, Houston 0 L.A. Dodgers 6, L.A. Angels 4 Texas 9, Seattle 6

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

Houston at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Texas at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Texas (D.Holland 3-1) at Seattle (F. Hernandez 16-8), 3:40 p.m.

Toronto (Price 14-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino 3-2), 7:05 p.m.

Detroit (Simon 12-9) at Cleveland (Salazar 12-8), 7:10 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Kansas City at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Colorado at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION New York Washington Miami Atlanta Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati WEST DIVISION Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

W 77 71 58 55 54

L 61 67 81 84 85

Pct .558 .514 .417 .396 .388

GB – 6 191/2 221/2 231/2

W 87 82 80 61 57

L 51 55 57 77 80

Pct .630 .599 .584 .442 .416

GB – 41/2 61/2 26 291/2

W 80 72 66 66 57

L 58 67 73 73 81

Pct .580 .518 .475 .475 .413

GB – 81/2 141/2 141/2 23

TUESDAY’S GAMES

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

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 1:45 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Colorado at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Colorado (J.De La Rosa 9-6) at San Diego (T.Ross 10-10), 3:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 18-6) at Philadelphia (Morgan 5-5), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (W.Peralta 5-8) at Pittsburgh (Burnett 8-5), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 13-11) at Atlanta (S.Miller 5-13), 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Jai.Garcia 8-4) at Cincinnati (Jo.Lamb 0-3), 7:10 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Colorado at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

TENNIS The Associated Press U.S. OPEN RESULTS

Wednesday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Purse: $42.3 million Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Women Quarterfinals Flavia Pennetta (26), Italy, def. Petra Kvitova (5), Czech Republic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Simona Halep (2), Romania, def. Victoria Azarenka (20), Belarus, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.

Doubles Men

Quarterfinals Dominic Inglot, Britain, and Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, def. Rohan Bopanna, India, and Florin Mergea (6), Romania, 7-6 (2), 6-3.

Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey, United States, def. Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, and Joao Sousa, Portugal, 6-3, 6-4.

Women Quarterfinals Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and CoCo Vandeweghe, United States, def. Caroline Garcia, France, and Katarina Srebotnik (5), Slovenia, 7-6 (5), 7-5.

Casey Dellacqua, Australia, and Yaroslava Shvedova (4), Kazakhstan, def.

Alla Kudryavtseva and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (12), Russia, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.

Champions Invitational Men First Round Michael Chang and Todd Martin, United States, def. Henri Leconte and Cedric Pioline, France, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 10-4.

Junior Singles Boys Third Round Hong Seong-chan (4), South Korea, def. Lloyd George Harris (13), South Africa, 6-3, 6-4.

Chung Yunseong (11), South Korea, def. Reilly Opelka (6), United States, 6-4, 7-6 (2).

Mikael Ymer (3), Sweden, def. Casper Ruud (15), Norway, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-2.

Tommy Paul (5), United States, def.

Corentin Denolly (10), France, 6-3, 6-1.

Michael Mmoh (2), United States, def. Akira Santillan (14), Japan, 6-4, 6-2.

Alex Rybakov, United States, def.

Denis Shapovalov, Canada, 6-0, 7-6 (6).

Taylor Fritz, United States (1), def.

Stefanos Tsitsipas (16), Greece, 7-5, 6-1.

Alex De Minaur, Australia, def. William Blumberg (9), United States, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.

Girls Third Round Iryna Shymanovich, Belarus, def. Anastasia Detiuc, Moldova, 6-4, 7-5.

Sofia Kenin (9), United States, def.

Tessah Andrianjafitrimo, France, 7-5, 6-4.

Fanny Stollar (11), Hungary, def.

Elena Rybakina, Russia, 7-6 (4), 6-4.

Vera Lapko (13), Belarus, def. Viktoria Kuzmova, Slovakia, 6-1, 6-3.

Sofya Zhuk (10), Russia, def. Usue Maitane Arconada (8), United States, 0-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Francesca Di Lorenzo, United States, def. Tereza Mihalikova (4), Slovakia, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Dalma Galfi (2), Hungary, def. Karman Thandi, India, 6-4, 7-6 (3).

Kylie McKenzie, United States, def.

Valentini Grammatikopoulou, Greece, 7-5, 6-4.

Junior Doubles Boys Second Round Vasil Kirkov and Sam Riffice, United States, def. Tim Sandkaulen, Germany, and Mate Valkusz, Hungary, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Girls Second Round Emily Arbuthnott, Britain, and Emilie Francati, Denmark, def. Tornado Alicia Black and Ingrid Neel, United States, 7-5, 6-3.

Katharina Hobgarski, Germany, and Iryna Shymanovich, Belarus, def.

Carson Branstine and Kelly Chen, United States, 6-3, 6-0.

Viktoria Kuzmova, Slovakia, and Aleksandra Pospelova, Russia, def.

Destanee Aiava and Olivia Tjandramulia, Australia, 6-4, 6-2.

Anna Blinkova and Olesya Pervushina (4), Russia, def. Tessah Andrianjafitrimo, France, and Naiktha Bains, Australia, 6-3, 1-6, 10-6.

Kimberly Birrell and Maddison Inglis, Australia, def. Kayla Day and Sofia Kenin, United States, 6-2, 7-5.

TRANSACTIONS The Associated Press BASEBALL

American League BOSTON RED SOX — Named Brian Bannister director of pitching analysis and development, Chris Mears pitching crosschecker and Gus Quattlebaum director of professional scouting.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Reinstated LHP CC Sabathia from the 15-day DL. Assigned OF Tyler Austin outright to Trenton (EL).

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Signed manager Bob Melvin to a two-year contract extension through the 2018 season.

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Named Jared Porter director of pro scouting/special assistant.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Reinstated 1B Matt Adams from the 60-day DL. Designated LHP Nick Greenwood for assignment.

American Association SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Exercised their 2016 option on LHPs Chris Anderson, Joe Bircher, Josh Ferrell and Miguel Pena; RHPs Shawn Blackwell, Garrett Grantiz, Ray Hanson, Chase M. Johnson, James Jones and Benny Suarez; Cs Richard Stock and Steve Sulcoskil; INFs Brett Balkan, David Bergin, Angel Chavez, Jerome Pena, RJ Perucki, and Tyler Shannon; and OFs Cody Bishop, Christopher Grayson, Brian Humphries and Jason Repko.

Can-Am League SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Traded LHP Joe Testa to Somerset for a player to be named.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Signed C Sasha Kaun.

INDIANA PACERS — Purchased the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (NBADL).

LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Signed G Marcelo Huertas.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Signed G Kendall Marshall.

FOOTBALL

National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed OG Ben Garland to the practice squad.

WNBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE z-New York x-Chicago x-Indiana x-Washington Connecticut Atlanta

W 22 20 18 17 14 13

L 9 12 14 15 18 18

Pct .710 .625 .563 .531 .438 .419

WESTERN CONFERENCE

W L z-Minnesota 22 11 x-Phoenix 19 13 x-Tulsa 17 15 x-Los Angeles 14 18 Seattle 9 23 San Antonio 7 26 x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched conference

Pct .667 .594 .531 .438 .281 .212

GB – 21/2 41/2 51/2 81/2 9 GB – 21/2 41/2 71/2 121/2 15

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Washington 76, Indiana 72, OT Tulsa 74, San Antonio 64 Minnesota 73, Seattle 67

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Los Angeles at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Connecticut at New York, 7 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Indiana at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

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

Tulsa at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Los Angeles at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

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CLEMSON FOOTBALL

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Clemson quarterback Nick Schuessler (12) got some reps behind starter Deshaun Watson on Saturday against Wofford, but Kelly Bryant showed his ability as well for the Tigers.

Bryant shows glimmer of capabilities while catching on with Tigers

BY SCOTT KEEPFER GREENVILLE NEWS CLEMSON — When an errant snap sailed over Kelly Bryant’s head and bounded into Clemson’s end zone in the waning minutes of Saturday’s victory against Wofford College, Bryant instantly weighed two possibilities: Pounce on the ball, or kick it out of the back of the end zone.

So which option did he choose?

Neither.

“I felt I could pick it up and BRYANT try to do something with it,” Bryant said.

Bryant scooped up the ball on the run and swept left, eventually gaining one yard and turning what appeared to be a big negative into a positive.

“I think I ran 40 yards on that play to gain one,” Bryant said.

That, in a nutshell, is Kelly Bryant.

The play demonstrated his ability to create, to make something good from something bad in an instant.

It’s an attribute that characterized his career as a standout quarterback at Wren High School and one that should now serve the Tigers well, not only this season, but throughout his career.

Deshaun Watson may be the Tigers’ undisputed leader and Nick Schuessler option No. 2 — at least for now — but Bryant is going to get his time to, well, create.

“He possesses a great work ethic and he’s a physically special guy,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. “He’s clearly third, but he’s going to play. We have to create some experience and depth at that position. Even if he just plays a little, a little is going to mean a whole lot to us.”

The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Bryant, who is a cousin of former Clemson and current Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant, has forced the coaches’ hands by

arriving on campus ready to go this past January and catching on quickly.

Not that they didn’t realize his abilities given his success at Wren, where in his junior and senior seasons he totaled 6,377 passing yards and 69 touchdowns while rushing for 1,920 yards and 33 scores, but his development kicked into high gear during the past several months.

“From where he was in the spring to where he is now, he’s in a different hemisphere,” Swinney said. “I can’t brag on him enough. He’s now made himself relevant as far as, ‘OK, we can win with this guy.’ ” Redshirt? Not this year.

“I tried to control what I can control and let the coaches make that decision — I didn’t want to worry about any of that,” Bryant said. “I just wanted to make sure I got the offense down and understood what I was doing.”

So far, so good.

Bryant dashed 14 yards on his first collegiate rushing attempt Saturday, setting up a touchdown run by Tyshon Dye three plays later.

He finished the day having taken 11 snaps on three possessions and completing three of four passes for 19 yards — and lamenting the one incompletion.

“I thought I should’ve gone 4-for-4, but that’s something I can clean up,” Bryant said.

The most nerve-wracking part of his Death Valley debut?

“Running down The Hill,” Bryant said, referring to the steep grassy slope behind the east end zone from which the team enters the field before each home game. “I was just trying to make sure I got down The Hill without falling, for one thing. Everybody was saying how most freshmen don’t see that last little hill, so when I got to it, I almost fell, but I caught myself.

“Once I got down The Hill, I said, ‘OK, I think I can get through the day now.’ ”

USC FOOTBALL

Kelly makes stellar impression in Gamecocks season-opening win

BY WILLIE T. SMITH III GREENVILLE NEWS COLUMBIA — Sean Kelly knows how to make a first impression.

The walk-on punter at the University of South Carolina made a contribution to the Gamecocks’ victory over North Carolina in several ways.

In addition to averaging 46.2 KELLY yards for his five punts, including two that landed inside the Tar Heels’ 20, he had what it took to help USC in other ways.

Following two years as a punter at Florida Atlantic University, Kelly walked away from the sport due to family and personal issues.

He remained in school, however, enrolling at Tallahassee Junior College.

“I kind of focused more on classes at community college so maybe I could graduate early,” said Kelly, who has two years of eligibility remaining. “I took seven or

eight classes in one semester.

“About half way through it, I started going to games again, just going to see friends play in college everywhere. Then I was like, ‘I want to get back into it.’ ” After visiting a lot of schools, Kelly decided on South Carolina.

“The SEC environment pretty much,” Kelly said of his reason for accepting a walk-on offer with the Gamecocks. “I came up on a visit for the Georgia game and saw the atmosphere. I came again for Furman and saw the campus a little bit more and pretty much decided to walk on.”

Spurrier put a spotlight on Kelly’s performance in the season opener.

During the Gamecocks’ second possession, they faced a fourth-and-nine from their 21.

Kelly watched the left side of the UNC line peel off to help set up a punt return. He immediately ran around that end for a 17-yard gain.

“It was just a read, pretty much,” said Kelly. “See what

they were giving us — if we had it, take it, get the first down and kind of let the offense keep driving.”

That drive did not lead to any points, but Kelly wasn’t done going beyond his punting to help the team.

When Elliott Fry came up short on a 57-yard field goal attempt on the last play before halftime, UNC’s Ryan Switzer caught the ball in the end zone and began a return.

Just as it appeared Switzer may take the ball all the way for a touchdown, Kelly fought off a blocker and tackled Switzer at the North Carolina 43 to end the threat.

The play caught Spurrier’s attention.

“Not only did he punt beautifully all night, he made the tackle on the field goal attempt on the last play of the half,” Spurrier said of Kelly. “That thing looked like it was going all the way when the kid cut back. Sean Kelly, our punter, made the tackle right there.”

Kelly, a quarterback in high school, did not hesitate to attempt to make the play.

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Sumter sophomore Jeffrey Chapman competes in the 100-yard butterfly on Tuesday at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center. The Gamecocks finished sixth out of eight teams while the SHS girls placed second.

Sumter girls second, boys sixth in swim meet The Sumter High School varsity girls swimming team finished second in an 8-team meet on Tuesday at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center.

Carolina Forest won with 62 points followed by the Lady Gamecocks with 53. West Florence had 49, Governor’s School 28, Wilson 15, Latta 8, Thomas Sumter Academy 6 and South Florence 1.

SHS had three individual winners and one team winner.

Eighth-grade Abby Hoshour won the 200-yard individual medley in a state cut time of 2 minutes, 24.00 seconds. Junior Haley Stewart won the 100 freestyle in a state consideration cut time of 58.78 seconds and seventh-grader Hayden Kirkhart won the 100 backstroke in a state consideration cut time of 1:07.18.

The 400 free relay team of Kirkhart, sophomore Elise Pyon, Hoshour and Stewart won in 4:02.07.

Kirkhart was second in the 100 free in a state consideration cut time, Hoshour was second in the 500 free in a state consideration cut time and Stewart was third in the 50 free in a state consideration cut time. Pyon was second in the 100 butterfly and Tabitha Simons was third in the 100 breaststroke.

TSA’s Hunter Arrants was third in the 200 IM In the boys meet, TSA finished fifth and Sumter sixth and out of eight teams. West Florence won with 57.50 followed by Carolina Forest with 53.50, Governor’s School with 30, Hartsville with 22, TSA with 17, Sumter with 16, Wilson with 12 and St. Francis Xavier with 1.

The Generals’ Ed Lee won the 100 butterfly in 1:01.59 and the 100 breast in 1:12.22.

Eighth-grader Woods White finished second in the 500 free for the Gamecocks and junior Will Stallings was second in the 100 breast.

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY SUMTER WINS MEET Sumter High School’s boys team won a 4-team meet and Thomas Sumter Academy’s Josh Ladson was the individual winner on Tuesday at the Crestwood course.

The Gamecocks finished with 29 points followed by TSA with 49, Crestwood with 58 and Covenant Classical Christian School 95.

Ladson won in a time of 17 minutes 58 seconds. SHS’s Anthony Gabrielle was second in 19:04.

Rounding out the top five finishers for Sumter were Davis Fuller in fourth (20:41), Tobias Faber in fifth (21:06), Aiden O’Conner in eighth 21:54 and Brian Gamble in 10th (22.14).

The other top finishers for the Generals were Joshua Fugate in sixth (21:24), David Crotts in ninth (22:13) and Blake Jaroe in 15th (23:40).

Michael Toney led Crestwood with a third-place finish (20:09). Wilfredo Anderson was seventh (21:32), Dajuan McDonald 12th (22:58), Deonte Lambert 18th (24:20) and Jimmy Galan 23rd (25:19).

In the 2-team girls meet, TSA won with 13 points and CCCS had 29. Aubrey Stoddard of Thomas Sumter was the individual winner in 23:43.

The Lady Generals’ Isabella Crow was second (24:03), Tabitha Scruggs was fourth (24:42) and Bree Stoddard was sixth (26:07).

SHS’s Emily Jordan was third (24:37).

VARSITY TENNIS WILSON HALL 6 LAURENCE MANNING 3 The Lady Barons improved to 4-2 on the season by sweeping all six singles matches against Laurence Manning Academy in a 6-3 victory on Wednesday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

WH will travel to Orangeburg Prep next Wednesday.

SINGLES 1 – Z. Beasley (WH) defeated Mason Ham 6-1, 6-1.

2 – Spencer (WH) defeated Mackenzie Ham 6-2, 6-0.

3 – Munn (WH) defeated Newman 6-0, 6-0.

4 – E. Beasley (WH) defeated K. Johnson 6-0, 6-0.

5 – Davis (WH) defeated A. Johnson 6-0, 6-0.

6 – Guldan (WH) defeated Walton 6-0, 6-1.

DOUBLES 1 – Mason Ham/Newman (LMA) defeated Segars/Dubose 8-3.

2 – Mackenzie Ham/K. Johnson (LMA) defeated Welch/Brunson 8-2.

3 – A. Johnson/L. Johnson (LMA) defeated Barnes/Jackson 8-4.

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL LAURENCE MANNING 3 WILLIAMSBURG ACADEMY 0 KINGSTREE – Laurence Manning Academy swept Williamsburg Academy 3-0 on Wednesday at the Stallions gymnasium.

Game scores were 25-21, 25-15 and 25-18.

Maia Grams lead the Lady Swampcats with 16 kills.

Tekoa Youngblood had 12 service points and Breanna Bradham dished out 12 assists.

LMA hosts Wilson Hall on Tuesday.

WILSON HALL 3 HEATHWOOD HALL 0

COLUMBIA – Wilson Hall improved to 9-1 on the year with a 3-0 sweep of Heathwood Hall on Wednesday at the HH gymnasium.

Game scores were 27-25, 25-12 and 25-11.

Courtney Clark had eight kills, eight assists and five aces to lead the Lady Barons.

Caroline Clark and Katie Duffy each had five kills. Dani deHoll had eight digs, five kills and five assists.

WH will host Florence Christian today at 5 p.m.

CLARENDON HALL 3 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER 0

SUMMERTON – Clarendon Hall defeated St. Francis Xavier High School 3-0 on Tuesday

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The Lady Saints, who improved to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in SCISA Region III-1A, won by the scores of 25-11, 25-17, 2518.

Shannon Corbett led Clarendon Hall with 14 service points. Brittany Pack had 11 and Devyn Royce 10.

JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL LAKEWOOD 2 LAKE CITY 1

LAKE CITY – Lakewood’s JV team earned a 2-1 victory over Lake City on Wednesday at the LCHS gymnasium by scores of 25-20, 25-27 and 25-14 Ariana Jackson, Taylor McPhail and Faith Alejo combined for 21 service points.

Faith and her sister Hope Alejo combined for 15 digs while Jackson, McPhail and Amiya Pinckney combined for 12 kills.

WILSON HALL 2 HEATHWOOD HALL 0

COLUMBIA – The Lady Barons improved to 3-2 on the young season with a 2-0 sweep of Heathwood Hall on Wednesday at the Highlanders gymnasium.

Game scores were 25-15 and 25-16.

Madi Sliwonik had five service points, three aces and two kills for WH. Bridget Anderson had nine points and five aces.

The Lady Barons will host

Florence Christian today at 4 p.m.

WILLIAMSBURG ACADEMY 2 LAURENCE MANNING 0

KINGSTREE – Laurence Manning Academy’s JV squad fell to Williamsburg Academy 2-0 on Wednesday at the WA gymnasium.

Game scores were 25-21 and 25-8 in favor of the Lady Stallions.

Madisyn Hudson led LMA with eight service points.

JUNIOR VARSITY TENNIS WILSON HALL 9 LAURENCE MANNING 0 Wilson Hall swept all nine matches on Wednesday at Palmetto Tennis Center for a 9-0 win against Laurence Manning Academy.

On Tuesday in Columbia, Wilson Hall lost to Heathwood Hall 5-2 at the Heathwood courts.

Carly Allred won in straight sets at No. 1 singles for the Lady Barons, while Bella Land and Elise Osteen won at No. 1 doubles.

SINGLES 1 – Allred (WH) defeated Ham 6-2, 6-2.

2 – Land (WH) defeated Olsen 6-0, 6-0.

3 – Wingate (WH) defeated Matthews 6-0, 6-1.

4 – Osteen (WH) defeated Robinson 6-0 ,6-0.

5 – Dowling (WH) defeated Wilson 6-0, 6-0.

6 – Coker defeated Harris 6-1, 6-2.

DOUBLES 1 – Allred/Coker (WH) defeated Ham/ Robinson 8-0.

2 – Land/Osteen (WH) defeated Olsen/Wilson 8-1.

3 – Wingate/Dowling (WH) defeated Matthews/ Rickenbaker 8-2.

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NFL SCHEDULE

By The Associated Press

TODAY’S GAME

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

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Houston, 1 p.m.

Seattle at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

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

Indianapolis at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

Detroit at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.

Baltimore at Denver, 4:25 p.m.

Tennessee at Tampa Bay, 4:25 p.m.

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

MONDAY’S GAMES

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota at San Francisco, 10:20 p.m.

PATRIOTS FROM PAGE B1 Super Bowl MVP award.

“Anything that’s happened over the last seven months really wasn’t my job. This is what my job is, is to go out there and try to be a great leader for our team, to try to go out and execute the plays that are called and execute them at a high level. That’s where my focus is.”

The victory for Brady and the players’ union left Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with mixed emotions.

“I still have a ton of respect for Tom. I think he is the best in the business. If you want to be the best you have to beat the best,” he said. “Yeah, of course one part of you doesn’t want him out there because he is the best in the world, but a bigger part of you as a competitor wants him out there because he is the best.”

BANNER NIGHT

The Super Bowl banner has already been raised, but it remains covered. The three previous championship banners have been moved, and the Patriots removed the one dedicated to their 16-0 regular season in 2007.

Team president Jonathan Kraft said during the broadcast of the Patriots’ exhibition finale that the team would have postponed the ceremony if Brady was suspended for the game.

Kraft said the team planned for an alternate banner that would note some of Brady’s accomplishments, such as four NFL titles and three Super Bowl MVPs. “Rest assured, Super Bowl XLIX’s banner was not being raised if Tom Brady was not on the field,” Kraft said. “He needed to be here the first game that that banner existed in the stadium.”

COMMISSIONER OMISSION

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the focus of Patriots fans’ anger during the “Deflategate” investigation, will skip the opener.

“He believes that the focus should be on the game on the field and the festivities celebrating the Patriots’ Super Bowl championship,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy said.

“Goodell has attended the other kickoff games, but does not have a function there that requires him to attend.”

IN A RUSH

The Steelers promoted longtime linebackers coach Keith Butler to defensive coordinator in January and tasked him with restoring some bite to a pass rush that has been largely benign the last four years. The results during the preseason were uneven at best, though Butler remains confident — even though the Steelers are just 2-7 against Brady during his career and have never beaten him on the road, losing the three games in Foxboro by an average of 20.3 points, including a 55-31 mauling in 2013.

“You don’t have to cover people if you get to the quarterback,” Butler said. “Can we get to Brady before he throws the ball? We’ll see. We can’t let him throw where he wants to.”

SUPER SUBS?

Pittsburgh will open the season without three vital pieces of an offense that ranked second in the league a year ago.

All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell is suspended for the first two games, and wide receiver Martavis Bryant is out four weeks for running afoul of league policy. Center Maurkice Pouncey is sidelined until November at the earliest with a left ankle injury.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Carolina Panthers have said quarterback Cam Newton (1) will be allowed to scramble from the pocket despite the increased risk of injury. The Panthers open their season on Sunday at Jacksonville.

Panthers will allow QB Newton to run despite new, big contract

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE— Mike Shula knows how vital Cam Newton is to the Carolina Panthers, particularly after the franchise rewarded him with a $103.8 million contract extension.

Yet Carolina’s offensive coordinator isn’t about to put Newton in shackles when it comes to running out of the read-option or scrambling from the pocket — despite the obvious increased risk of injury.

“You have to let him play, give him the ability to do what he does best,” Shula told The Associated Press. “And you have to appreciate that Cam understands that, too. He’s not going to play cautiously, but he’s going to play smart.”

Shula said he doesn’t mind if the 6-foot-5, 245-pound Newton takes on a defender one on one — in fact with his size, he likes those odds — but said he wants the fifth-year quarterback to “get down” if multiple defenders engage him in the open field.

Newton runs the ball more than any quarterback in the NFL, averaging 642 yards rushing per season, with 33 touchdowns the last four seasons.

His numbers dipped slightly in 2014 following offseason ankle surgery, broken ribs in the preseason and an automobile accident late in the season that left him with two fractures in his lower back. But Newton said he’s recovered from those injuries and is healthier now than he’s been since coming into the NFL as the No. 1 overall pick in 2011.

Newton, expected to operate more from the no-huddle this year, recently said that while fans may worry about

AREA SCOREBOARD ROAD RACING FORREST RAY 5K

The 10th Annual Forrest Ray 5K will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19.

The race will begin at the Sumter County Library at 111 North Harvin Street.

Proceeds from the race will go support the Sumter County Library.

Race day registration will begin at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8.

The registration cost prior to the race is $20 while race day registration is $25.

Runners can visit www. strictlyrunning.com, the Sumter Family YMCA or any Sumter County Library location to register.

For more information, call (803) 773-7273 or visit www.sumtercountylibrary. com.

TURKEY TROT

him getting hurt, it’s not something that concerns him.

“I don’t live life with any type of regrets,” Newton said. “When you start playing not to get hurt with anything, that is when those type of things happen.”

Newton enters this year with increased expectations after leading his team to two straight NFC South titles.

After signing Newton to the big extension, general manager Dave Gettleman proclaimed the quarterback is the guy to get the Panthers to “the promised land.”

“I feel like I can get us there as well,” Newton said of leading the Panthers to their first Super Bowl title.

“They’re not saying anything I don’t think myself.”

Here are some things to watch from the Panthers:

Carolina’s defense is led by Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis, whom coach Ron Rivera views as the best linebacker tandem in the NFL. The Panthers bolstered that area a little more this season by adding first-round pick Shaq Thompson from Washington, giving them even more speed and an ability to better defend teams like Seattle with top notch tight ends. Carolina has finished in the top 10 in defense in each of the past three seasons.

REPLACING BENJAMIN

THE BLIND SIDE

The biggest concern for the Panthers entering the season is replacing Kelvin Benjamin, the team’s No. 1 wide receiver in 2014 with 73 receptions for 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Corey Brown and Ted Ginn Jr. will open the season as starters. It’s expected Newton will lean heavily on tight end Greg Olsen, who is coming off the most productive season of his eight-year NFL career with 84 receptions for 1,008 yards and six TDs.

The Panthers gave up on the Byron Bell experiment and brought in Michael Oher to protect Newton’s blind side. Oher has been impressive in the preseason, exceeding Rivera’s expectations after an unsuccessful stint with the Tennessee Titans last season. The big question will be how he holds up in the regular season once defenses begin scheming against the Panthers.

STEWART’S INCREASED LOAD

With DeAngelo Williams gone, Shula estimated running back Jonathan Stewart should get “about 50 percent” more carries than last season.

By those projections Stewart would

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

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

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

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

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

ETC. TRISUMTER TRIATHLON

The TriSumter Triathlon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center located at 1115 South Lafayette

average slightly more than 20 carries per game. Stewart ran for 809 yards and averaged 4.6 yards per carry in 13 games last season, but concerns linger about his durability after he missed six games in 2012, nine in 2013 and three in 2014 due to injuries.

MANNING THE MIDDLE

EALY TO THE PARTY

Kony Ealy, a second-round draft pick in 2014, won the team’s starting right defensive end battle — a position formerly held by Greg Hardy. Carolina has a strong defensive line with Charles Johnson, Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei as the other starters, but all three have missed significant time this preseason with injuries.

Drive beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The event will include a 300-yard pool swim, a 16mile bicycle ride and a 5K run. It will begin and end at the aquatics center.

There will be several age groups beginning with 1215.

There is a special military rate, $30 for individuals and $60 for a team. For all others, it is $45 for individuals and $75 for teams.

Early registration runs through Oct. 1 and those who do so will receive a long sleeve dryfit shirt.

The cost is $60 for an individual and $90 for a team that registers between Oct. 2-16. The cost is $90 for an individual and $120 for a team that registers on race day.

Online registration is available at www.TriSumter.com.

BASKETBALL BIDDY BASKETBALL

The YMCA of Sumter is taking registration for its Biddy Basketball League for children ages 3-4.

The cost is $25 for members and $40 for non-members. Registration will run through Sept. 27. Late registrants will be put on a waiting list. If space is available, a $10 late fee will be charged.

For more information, call the YMCA at (803) 7731404.

GOLF 9-HOLE SCRAMBLE

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

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

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

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Vinci stands in way of Serena’s Grand Slam bid

BY HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press NEW YORK — Let everyone else go ahead and assume Serena Williams will beat Roberta Vinci of Italy in the U.S. Open semifinals.

Williams, at least publicly, is not taking anything for granted as she closes in on tennis’ first Grand Slam in more than a quarter-century.

When a reporter from Vinci’s country began a quesS. WILLIAMS tion with the phrase, “Even in Italy, we think she has no chance,” Williams tried to persuade him — and perhaps herself — that Thursday night’s result is not a foregone conclusion.

First, Williams pointed out that her most recent victory over Vinci, last month in Toronto, was “really tough, and I didn’t really expect that.”

That result made Williams 4-0 against Vinci, all in straight sets. Still, Williams continued, “I’m not going to underestimate her. She played really well. She’s not in the semifinals of a Grand Slam for no reason. She knows what to do and she knows what to play.”

Truth is, the 43rd-ranked Vinci doesn’t like her odds all that much, either. Aside from her head-to-head history against No. 1 Williams, this is the 32-year-old Vinci’s first semifinal in 44 career majors.

“Serena is Serena,” Vinci said, and later joked she might want to wear a helmet on court to protect herself from the American’s powerful shots.

“She’s the favorite. Maybe she’ll feel the pressure. Who knows?” Vinci said. “It all depends on her.”

That sure seems to be the case. When Williams is at her best, she’s as good as it gets now — and, some say, ever.

She is 53-2 in 2015, including 26-0 in Grand Slam matches as she tries to become the first player since Steffi Graf in 1988 to win all four major titles in one year.

Williams’ overall Grand Slam winning streak is 33 matches, dating to the start of last year’s U.S. Open.

If she can collect a fifth consecutive major championship this weekend, Williams would raise her career total to 22, equaling Graf for the most in the Open era, which began in 1968, and second-most in history, behind Margaret Court’s 24.

“She’s really the best ever,” Williams’ sister,

Venus, said after losing their quarterfinal Tuesday 6-2, 1-6, 6-3, “so what are you going to do?”

The other semifinal will be No. 2 Simona Halep of Romania against No. 26 Flavia Pennetta of Italy. Pennetta is 3-1 against Halep, the 2014 French Open runner-up.

Halep advanced Wednesday with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory in a match interrupted for nearly 1 1/2 hours by rain against two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka. Pennetta defeated two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.

It’s the first time at any Grand Slam tournament since the 1982 U.S. Open that all four women’s quarterfinals went three sets, the WTA said.

Kvitova is one of the two women to beat Williams this season. The other, Belinda Bencic, lost to Venus in the third round last week. Azarenka, meanwhile, pushed Williams to three set before losing each of their last four Slam meetings, including at the French Open and Wimbledon this year, and the 2012 and 2013 U.S. Open finals.

Looking ahead, if she beats Vinci, Williams would take favorable head-to-head records into a possible final against Halep (6-1) or Pennetta (7-0).

“She’s playing better and better every match,” Kvitova said. “So I think that if she’s going to be in the final, I think she’s going to put everything (into it that) she has inside and she’s going to win it.”

Williams’ coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, tends to agree.

Asked whether he is worried about anything as Serena approaches the semifinals — and history — Mouratoglou responded: “I don’t have any concern, because I see she’s exactly where I expect her to be, mentally, physically and tennis-wise.”

FORZA, ITALIA!

This the first time in the Open era that two Italian women reached the semifinals at the same major tournament. Pennetta said she and Vinci have known each other since they were 8 or 9 years old, growing up in towns about 40 miles (65 kilometers) apart on opposite coasts of Puglia, a region in the southeastern heel of Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula.

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER

For only the third time in the Open era, three of a major’s semifinalists are 30 or older: Williams turns 34 later this month, Pennetta is also 33, and Vinci is 32.

MOORE FROM PAGE B1 He had a 215-87 record with the Mountaineers, posting only one losing season.

Moore, who owns a career record 242-135-2, led ASU to the I-AA playoffs 18 times in his 24 seasons. App State also won 10 Southern Conference titles during his tenure.

Moore also won regional or national coach of the year honors in nine different seasons.

The Sumter Touchdown

Club will recognize The Sumter Item Players of the Week on Friday. They are Colin Washington, Max Farley and Raymond Johnson of Sumter High School and Weston Green of Robert E. Lee Academy.

The club, which is hosting its second meeting of the year, is still accepting memberships. The cost is $100 per person and includes the final 11 meetings.

GAMECOCKS FROM PAGE B1 learning opportunity,” Coker said. “It’s not something that counts in the standings, but it’s a lot of really good competition that’s going to test you and allow you to work on some things.

“That’s how we’re approaching it. We’re looking to improve each match. We want to make adjustments and be better by the end of the day than we were at the beginning.”

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Wilson Hall’s Sam Watford (3) blocks a field goal attempt in the second quarter during the Barons’ 14-7 loss to Hammond last Friday at Spencer Field.

BARONS

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FROM PAGE B1 into Hammond territory.

“I think we held them to what, two first downs in the second half ?” Jarecki said.

“So I can’t say enough about the defense. But out of three drives we had that we could have scored on, they ended in turnover, penalty, turnover.

“Those are the kind of mistakes you have to fix to beat a team like Ben Lippen.”

The Falcons enter with a 2-1 overall mark and a 1-1 record in 3A. Ben Lippen rolled past Heathwood Hall last week 48-28 and rebounded nicely from a 34-9 loss to Hammond the week prior – even though that game was close until Hammond ran away with it at the end, Jarecki said.

That being said, the Falcons are still averaging 35 points per game so far this season.

“They’re very big up front,” he added. “They’ve got a good quarterback who throws and runs the ball well so it’s going to be a challenge.”

The Falcons operate out of the spread mainly but will run some two-back sets and out of the shotgun, Jarecki added. The key for the Barons defensively will be using their speed to neutral-

Junior Varsity Football Sumter at Lakewood, 6 p.m.

Timberland at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m.

Manning at Lake City, 6:30 p.m.

Fairfield Central at Lee Central, 6 p.m.

Ben Lippen at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Heathwood Hall, 7 p.m.

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

Laurence Manning at Heathwood Hall, 5 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Florence Christian, 6 p.m.

Middle School Football Calhoun at Thomas Sumter, 6 p.m.

Clarendon Hall at Patrick Henry, 6:30 p.m.

Varsity Girls Golf Lugoff-Elgin at Sumter (at Beech Creek Golf Club), TBA Pinewood Prep at Wilson Hall (at Sunset Country Club), 4 p.m.

Varsity Girls Tennis Spring Valley at Manning, 4:30 p.m.

Trinity-Byrnes at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball Lakewood at Lee Central, 5:30 p.m.

Lake City at East Clarendon, 7 p.m.

Varsity and JV Volleyball Sumter, A.C. Flora at Spring Valley, 6 p.m.

Florence Christian at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Trinity-Byrnes at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m.

Clarendon Hall at Patrick Henry,

ize some of the things Ben Lippen does well – much the same way they did against Hammond.

Offensively, the Barons will likely have to change things up slightly. Despite running for 114 yards and throwing for 112, the Skyhawks were able to disrupt a lot of what WH likes to do, Jarecki said.

“I think Hammond was able to take us out of our option game last week and we didn’t have a good back-

4:30 p.m.

Sumter Christian at Emmanuel Christian, 4 p.m.

FRIDAY

Varsity Football Lakewood at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Crestwood at Timberland, 7:30 p.m.

Lake City at Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Lee Central at Fairfield Central, 7:30 p.m.

East Clarendon at McBee, 7:30 p.m.

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

Heathwood Hall at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Thomas Sumter at Calhoun, 7:30 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Holly Hill, 7:30 p.m.

Laurens Academy at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Varsity Cross Country Lakewood, Thomas Sumter in Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic (in Columbia), 8:30 a.m.

Varsity Swimming Sumter in Myrtle Beach/Pepper Geddings Meet, TBA Wilson Hall, Thomas Sumter in Hilton Head Christian Invitational (at Hilton Head Aquatics Center), TBA Varsity Volleyball Sumter in Lady Gamecock SpikeOff, TBA Crestwood in Ashley Ridge Tournament, TBA

up plan,” he said. “That’s on the coaches. We need to do a better job of play calling and mixing things up.”

WH will also have to do a better job of protecting quarterback McLendon Sears, who was under too much pressure last week, Jarecki said.

“We’ve got to do a better job of just executing,” he said. “We have to execute our blocks better all-around and we have to make better decisions.”

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 25, 2015 the City of Sumter will submit a request to the HUD/Columbia Field Office for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Activities being conducted as part of the Demolition, Economic Development/Historic Preservation, Housing Rehabilitation and Public Facilities/Drainage, Paving and Parks and Recreation projects for which the funds are being requested are described below.

The Housing Demolition Project is intended to demolish unsightly single family housing on scattered sites which have been condemned and deemed substandard for human occupancy. The Housing Rehabilitation Project is intended to provide grants to LMI citizens for housing repair on scattered sites. These projects will involve the rehabilitation of units and the demolition of single family housing units over the next year (2015 – 2016) on scattered sites throughout the City of Sumter, SC. Following the criteria of the Tiered Environmental Review Monitoring Strategy developed for these projects, activities covered under this Notice will be limited to activities on scattered sites. Project activities meeting the aforementioned critieria will be reviewed for compliance with applicable laws and authorities in accordance with the Strategy prior to committing funds (federal or non-federal) for the proposed activity.

Project activities that do not meet Strategy criteria and receive HUD assistance will be reviewed separately. The total estimated cost for these projects is $167,244 (Demolition - $25,000, Housing Rehabilitation - $142,244.)

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the office of Clarence Gaines, Community Development Director, 12 West Liberty Street (Office H), Sumter, SC. The ERR may be examined or copied weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City Manager. All comments received by September 25, 2015 will be considered by City of Sumter prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

RELEASE OF FUNDS City of Sumter certifies to HUD that Deron McCormick in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Sumter to use program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Sumter’s certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Sumter; (b) the City has omitted a step or failed to make a decision of finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58l (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to: Mr. Bradley S. Evatt, Director Community Planning and Development US Department of Housing and Urban Development Columbia Field Office Strom Thurmond Federal Building 1835 Assembly Street Columbia, SC 29201-2480 www.hud.gov Potential objectors should contact HUD/Columbia Field Office at 803.765.5344 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Deron McCormick, City Manager Certifying Officer

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Halep, Pennetta win in 3 sets in quarterfinals

Hamlin expects to race at Richmond with torn ACL

BY RACHEL COHEN The Associated Press NEW YORK — Simona Halep appreciated the help from the heavens in her U.S. Open quarterfinal.

Worn down after dropping the second set to Victoria Azarenka, the second-seeded Romanian got to rest up for nearly an hour-and-a-half when the sky opened up.

“Thanks, God, for raining,” she said in an on-court interview after HALEP her 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory Wednesday.

Halep, who’s just 5-foot-6, came back on court with a 106 mph ace to PENNETTA prove just how fresh she felt.

She advanced to face 26thseeded Flavia Pennetta, who beat two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in another three-set match earlier Wednesday.

In the first men’s quarterfinal, fifth-seeded Stan Wawrinka broke Kevin Anderson’s powerful serve five times in a 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 victory.

Wawrinka had lost four straight meetings to the South African, who stunned Andy Murray in the fourth round to reach his first major quarterfinal.

Wawrinka will meet Roger Federer or Richard Gasquet in the semis.

Azarenka also is a twotime major champ — as well as a two-time U.S. Open runner-up. Her big-match experience showed for much of the afternoon against Halep, who was seeking to reach just her third major semifinal and first at Flushing Meadows.

The 23-year-old Romanian had 40 winners to 19 unforced errors, while Azarenka had 38 winners to 42 unforced errors. At key moments, though, Azarenka was better, converting all five of her break-point chances while Halep was 6 for 19.

But when that final break point came at 3-3 in the third set, Halep converted it, and that was enough to squeeze out the victory with Romanian gymnastics gold medalist Nadia Comaneci cheering her on.

“To have a great champion in your box, it gives you power, that she appreciates what I’m doing,” Halep said.

The rain came in the fourth game of the final set and delayed the match for 1 hour, 25 minutes. Azarenka had broken Halep in her first service game of the set only to be immediately broken back.

“I was a little bit surprised by the pace of her ball, to be honest,” Azarenka said.

Azarenka was seeded just 20th after two injury-plagued

seasons and hadn’t been to a Grand Slam semifinal since the 2013 U.S. Open. In that time, Halep has soared up the rankings, reaching last year’s French Open final.

Both women’s quarterfinals Tuesday also went to three sets, the first time since the 1982 U.S. Open that all four women’s quarters went the distance at a major.

Pennetta rallied from down a set and a break to reach her second U.S. Open semifinal in three years.

“In the second set, I was really in trouble,” Pennetta said. “I just keep going, playing, playing. It’s unbelievable.”

In 38 career appearances at the other three majors, Pennetta has reached the quarters just once. She’s done it six times in seven years at Flushing Meadows, including her only two trips to a Grand Slam semifinal.

“Before the tournament I never think to be so far in the tournament, so it’s something special,” said Pennetta, who had lost five of her last seven matches coming into the U.S. Open.

The win by the 33-year-old Pennetta means that three of the women’s semifinalists at a major will be at least 32 for the first time in the Open era. She joins another 33-year-old, Serena Williams, and fellow Italian Roberta Vinci, 32.

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin expects to race Saturday night at Richmond with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Hamlin suffered the injury while playing HAMLIN basketball Tuesday night. He will require surgery to repair the ACL following the season.

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver had an MRI on Wednesday morning and was given clearance to continue racing through the remainder of the season, which includes the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

VOLS SUSPEND DT O’BRIEN FOR VIOLATION OF TEAM RULES

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Tennessee defensive tackle Danny O’Brien has been suspended for what Volunteers coach Butch Jones described as a violation of team rules and policies.

Jones said Wednesday that O’Brien would miss Saturday’s game with No. 19 Oklahoma (1-0) and no timetable is set for the junior’s return.

Jones didn’t specify the nature of O’Brien’s violation.

COACH’S CONDUCT QUESTIONED IN TEXAS REF INCIDENT

ROUND ROCK, Texas — The governing body for Texas high school sports questioned Wednesday whether the coaches of two football players accused of intentionally ramming a referee should have done more to calm emo-

tions in a tense game.

The University Interscholastic League’s executive committee heard from local officials on their investigation into the incident involving San Antonio Jay High School. The organization is investigating several allegations, including that the hit was prompted by something an assistant coach said and was preceded by racial slurs from the targeted umpire.

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP TO RETURN TO OAK HILL FOR 4TH TIME

PITTSFORD, N. — The PGA Championship is returning to Oak Hill in 2023 for the fourth time.

Jason Dufner won the PGA Championship when it was held two years ago at Oak Hill.

Shaun Micheel won the previous time in 2003 when he hit 7-iron within inches on the final hole to secure what turned out to be the only win of his career.

MLB CARDINALS 4 CUBS 3 ST. LOUIS — Matt Carpenter tripled and scored twice and Stephen Piscotty doubled in the winning run Wednesday, leading St. Louis past the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to end the Cardinals’ three-game losing streak.

The NL Central leaders scored three times in the eighth inning to avoid their first sweep at home this season and their first against the Cubs since September 2010.

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OBITUARIES MARGARET P. PRICE MCDONOUGH, Georgia — Margaret Powell Price, 91, of McDonough, died on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015.

She was born in Burke County, North Carolina, to the late Jasper Carl and Kitty Viola Degerhart PRICE Powell. She was a member of Jodeco Road United Methodist Church and attended Harvest Point United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Joe Ausney Price Sr.; and brothers, J.C. Powell Jr. and Daniel T. Powell.

Mrs. Price is survived by her children, Nancy Turner of Stockbridge, Ann (Thomas) Coleman of Summerville, Joe Ausney Price Jr. of McDonough, Lisa (Thomas) Brooks of McDonough and Carla (Randy) DeLosSantos of Cadwell, Georgia; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Louis Powell of Pinewood, Dorothy Hickson of Bishopville, Clara Brink of Bishopville, Celestine Mims of Sumter, Hilda Krieger of Sumter, John Powell of Florence, Beatrice Lamkin of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and George Powell of Columbia; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Pastor Steven Usry officiating.

Interment will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter.

Donations may be made to Jodeco Road United Methodist Church, 1500 Jodeco Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281 or Harvest Point United Methodist Church, 911 Simpson Mill Road, Locust Grove, GA 30248.

Those who wish to may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com.

Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors of McDonough, (770) 914-1414.

AIKEN WILLIAMS JR. Aiken Williams Jr., 83, beloved husband of the late Pearl Elizabeth McLeod Williams, died on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Cassatt, he was a son of the late Issac Aiken and Bertie Bell Davis Williams. Mr. Williams started WILLIAMS his own steel fabrication business, Williams Brothers Inc., in 1973. He was a Mason and he enjoyed both hunting and fishing. Mr. Williams was married to the love of his life for more than 51 years and loved his family. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Danny W. Williams and his wife, Renee, of Sumter and Joey A. Williams of Sumter; two daughters, Ann W. McLeod and her husband, Timmy, of Sumter and Patty W. Hillyer and her husband, Randy, of St. George; one brother, Rudolph Williams and his wife, Lucy, of Sumter; one sister, Betty W. Geddings of Sumter; one brother-inlaw, Delbert Avins of Bishopville; 10 grandchildren, Keith McLeod, Kim Wilson, Jason Williams, Joshua Williams, Mandy Williams, Cortney Hill, Charlie Biggerstaff, Chris Biggerstaff, Dori Williams and Haley Williams; and 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Aiken Williams; two sisters, Jessie Mae Hawkins and Louise Avins; and one brother-in-law, Everett Geddings.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Fraser and the Rev. H. Albert Simms officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the home of his son, Danny Williams.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.

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

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SALLY A. SAVAGE Sally A. Savage, affectionately called “Bird,” was born on June 1, 1928, to the late Riley and Millie Johnson Dinkins. She was the widow of Jackson Savage. She departed this life on Sept. 4, 2015.

She attended the public schools of Sumter County and moved away to several larger cities including Washington, D.C.; Detroit, Michigan; and Brooklyn, New York. In 1997, she re-established residence in Sumter. Sally accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Brooklyn. She served as president of the pastor’s aide ministry and as a member of the trustee board, usher board and senior choir.

Upon her return to Sumter County, she served on the senior choir and missionary board at Rafting Creek Baptist Church, until her health declined.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: a loving daughter, Geane A. Kirven of Brooklyn; one sister, Carrie D. Dawson of Dalzell; one stepson, Earl Moore; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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

Ms. Savage will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Rafting Creek Baptist Church, Rembert, with the pastor, the Rev. Melvin Mack, officiating. Interment will follow in Rafting Creek Baptist Church cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at 35 W. Charlotte Ave., Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on

Archie Glenn Jackson, 54, beloved husband of Terrie Lee Merida Jackson, died on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his residence.

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

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

JESSIE LEE BENENHALEY Jessie Lee Benenhaley, 77, widow of Hubert Walter Benenhaley, died on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at the home of her son.

Born in Dalzell, she was a daughter of the late Hodge L. and Sally Ann Benenhaley.

Mrs. Benenhaley was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church.

Surviving are five sons, Timothy Ervin Benenhaley (Leigh), Robert L. Benenhaley (Sandra), Hubert Stanley Benenhaley (fiancée Vanessa Brogdon), Herbert Kevin Benenhaley and Michael Stowe (Janae) of Sumter; one daughter, Ester D. Sharp (Rodney) of Sumter; two brothers, Lynn Benenhaley of Sumter and Robert Benenhaley (Annette) of Aiken; one sister, Kathy Marinko (John) of Sumter; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. George Smith officiating. Burial will be in Long Branch Baptist Church cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, 2700 Jereco Drive.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge

HAMPTON DICKEY Hampton Dickey, husband of Ovie Dickey, departed his earthly journey on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Pee Dee Gardens Retirement Home in Florence.

He was born on June 9, 1925, in Sumter County.

The family is receiving friends at the home of his daughter, Aminell McLaughlin, 56 Mikado Road, Mayesville.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Sumter Funeral Service Inc.

DOROTHY MAE JAMES Dorothy Mae James was born on July 20, 1935, in Lee County, a daughter of the late Marie James and George Lowery. She departed this life on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Sumter Health & Rehab.

Ms. Dorothy attended college and relocated to Queens, New York, where she worked in the healthcare field until she retired. In 2002, she moved back to Sumter, a place she knew was always home in her heart.

She served faithfully at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church where the Rev. Newton is the pastor.

She leaves to cherish her memories: cousins, Lisa Brunson-Perkins, Shak Ray, Queenelizabeth Perkins of Los Angeles, California, and Bernard Nicholas of Hempstead, New York; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ms. James will be placed in the church at 3 p.m. on Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter, with Pastor Marion H. Newton officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

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