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Family of teen executed in 1944 discusses possible new evidence Jackie Blackwell, a member of Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church, led a choir and sang a solo on Saturday during a memorial service for George Stinney Jr., who was executed June 16, 1944, at the age of 14 for the alleged murder of two Alcolu girls.

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n article I read recently reported the findings of a study that asserts religious people are generally less intelligent than their nonreligious counterparts. The thrust of the study centers on the fact that atheists or those who decidedly do not profess faith are generally more analytical in their approach to life. Without relying on intuition, the study implies, they are able to examine the world without religious bias, a factor that dulls the brain. While the study negates very crucial parts of what we know is human intelligence and focuses only on the dubious measurability of religiosity, I think the topic has merit. Are those with a professed faith more naïve because they believe in things unseen? Do you believe because it feels right or because there is a logical, reasonable basis for your faith? I’ve heard some say that we must trust God with a blind faith. I don’t believe that is true. I believe the divine has called us to plumb the depths of our faith, to test our understanding of spiritual matters. You don’t have to believe just because someone else told you to. You don’t have to believe because it provides you a measure of comfort. You can believe in spiritual faith because you have corralled a combination of historical and scientific evidence that provides the most logical explanation as to why we are here. I do not mean to offend those who are satisfied with citing a belief in things unseen as the entire basis of their spirituality, but I want those who experience the occasional doubt to understand that faith is more than a blind leap. It is my firm belief that our faith is rooted in fact, meaning that our faith has a concrete history. Of course this column isn’t long enough to explore the realm SEE FAITH MATTERS, PAGE A6

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Service memorializes 14-year-old accused in 2 Alcolu girls’ deaths BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com ALCOLU — To George Stinney Jr.’s remaining family and neighbors, the young boy was a quiet, straight-A student who enjoyed drawing, reading and introspection. In 1944, he would become known to Alcolu and Clarendon County residents as a cold-blooded murderer who bludgeoned two young girls to death with a railroad spike. His family has always

challenged his conviction, which took an all-white jury only 10 minutes to decide in the summer of 1944. Sixtynine years later, Stinney is mostly remembered as one of the youngest defendants executed in American history and the youngest executed in the 20th century. “The Stinney family is still very much alive, though, and there are thousands of us throughout the United States,� said Irene Hill, Stinney’s second cousin. She and other family members

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George Stinney Jr., 14, of Alcolu, is one of the youngest people in American history to be executed. He was sent to the electric chair in Columbia in 1944 for the alleged murder of two young Alcolu girls.

joined friends and supporters of efforts to have the boy’s name cleared posthumously on Saturday at

Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Alcolu. The SEE STINNEY, PAGE A8

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Sumter County residents will soon have the opportunity to come together to support families of homicide victims. “I think we need to remember not only those who died, but all victims of violent crimes,� Chief Russell Roark said. “It’s particularly good for family members to keep that memory alive. If they are up to it, they can engage in conversation with other individuals that have had the same experiences. It normalizes some of their thoughts. It

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of Remembrance for Murder Victims takes place on Sept. 25. Sumter’s third annual memorial service will begin at 6 p.m. in front of the Sumter County Courthouse. “Each year, attention is focused on these victims so that they are not forgotten,� said the Rev. Kenneth Smith Sr., manager for Tuomey Chaplaincy Services. “Thousands of people in this country die each year for reasons that do not make sense. As people of faith, we are called to bring attention to murder so that we can prevent others SEE REMEMBER, PAGE A6

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Reports: Man shot by masked gunmen BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com One man was treated for a gunshot wound after two masked gunmen reportedly forced their way into a home Monday night. The 46-year-old man was reportedly shot in the left calf while fleeing from the men at a home in the 3600 block of U.S. 15 North. Two others were reportedly held at gunpoint and robbed by the home invaders before the suspects fled into the woods. A 25-year-old man was reportedly sitting on the home’s front porch at 11:13 p.m. when two men wearing masks approached, pointed a gun at his head and forced him into the home. Three other people inside the home reportedly fled when they saw the gunmen coming in. One reportedly held the man there and went through his pockets while the other chased down a 23-yearold woman, pointed a gun at her head and demanded to know “where is it at?” The shooting victim told law enforcement he ran when he saw the gunmen in the yard and then felt a “burning” sensation on his leg before he realized he’d been shot. For all their trouble the robbers reportedly fled on foot after collecting just $20 from the victims. Sumter County sheriff’s deputies and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the shooting victim for treatment. Reach Bristow Marchant at (803) 774-1272.

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Myrtle Beach developer, company face lawsuit MYRTLE BEACH — A man who worked as a bag attendant at a Myrtle Beach-area golf course has sued developer Burroughs & Chapin and a golf course company, saying he was not paid minimum wage or overtime. Alan Dutil filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Florence, The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported. It accuses Burroughs & Chapin and National Golf Management LLC with the violations. Dutil said he was forced to work for $5.80 an hour, less than the $7.25-perhour minimum wage. Dutil also said he was denied overtime even though he regularly worked 50 or more hours a week. The lawsuit seeks to include all of the companies’ golf course employees in Horry and Georgetown counties as well as Brunswick County, N.C. Dutil’s lawyer, Bill Luse, said he doesn’t know how many employees might be eligible to join the lawsuit.

DOR: Hold off on credit-monitoring decision FROM STAFF REPORTS The South Carolina Department of Revenue is asking the state’s taxpayers to not make a decision on credit-monitoring services until the department has had an opportunity to evaluate services the state will cover and soon make available. Gov. Nikki Haley negoti-

ated a contract with creditmonitoring company Experian in October after a cyber thief stole the unencrypted personal information of 6.4 million residents and businesses from tax documents filed with the state revenue department. The company received $12 million to provide taxpayers with a year of credit moni-

toring. Handled as an emergency situation, that contract was signed without competitive bidding. The state Budget and Control Board is currently in the process of reviewing bids from companies to offer such services. An announcement is expected next week as to which vendor is chosen, and final de-

tails of state-provided protection services will be in place by Oct. 24. Experian credit protection will expire for taxpayers after a year from their initial enrollment date. For more information, visit www.sctax.org. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

SPC. SHARMAIN BURCH / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

Third Army/ARCENT soldiers listen to retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham and his wife, Carol, both mental health advocates, during annual suicide prevention training at Shaw Air Force Base on Sept. 11. The Grahams visited Third Army/ARCENT to share their story of the loss of both their sons, one to a roadside bomb in Iraq and the other to suicide.

Retired Army general, wife share story of loss BY SPC. SHARMAIN BURCH Third Army/ARCENT Public Affairs “I am a soldier, a husband and a dad, and I am here to share with you that no one is isolated from hardship,” said retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham. As September marks Suicide Prevention Month, Graham and his wife, Carol, both mental health advocates, visited Third Army/ARCENT soldiers at Shaw Air Force Base to share their story, the loss of both their sons, one son to a roadside bomb in Iraq and the other to suicide, during Third Army/ ARCENT’s annual suicide prevention training Sept. 11. The Grahams tour military bases to aid in the silent war on depression, which could lead to suicide.

“Many soldiers have wounds you can see, and many have wounds you can’t see,” said Mark Graham. “So helping someone is being able to see signs for help or merely knowing that there is help available.” The training afforded the touring couple the opportunity to point out the importance for every leader, subordinate and friend to recognize the seriousness of depression and not fall into the assumption that it can’t happen to you or someone you love. As it stands in America, more lives are lost to suicide than homicide, according to the American Association of Suicidology. Nationwide, suicide is the 10th-ranking cause of death, third among people ages 15-24, compared to homicide, which ranks 16th. Each year

there are an estimated 1.1 million attempted suicides, translating to one attempt every 29 seconds. The growing epidemic of suicide deaths also ranks higher for males than for females. There are an estimated 3.7 male deaths for every female death. Though suicide rates are increasing, Carol Graham said being aware of signs or indicators for suicidal behavior as it relates to depression or post-traumatic stress disorder is critical. Although the deaths of both sons, 2nd Lt. Jeff C. Graham and Kevin A. Graham, Senior Army ROTC cadet, will always be a tender loss for the Graham family, sharing their story helps emphasize their message — that although depression is an illness, it does not have to lead to death because help is available.

Lincoln forum examines band’s 1961 trip to festival FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lincoln High School band was selected to participate in the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., in 1961. While it was an honor for the band, the trip also had its down side. The public is invited to a forum at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Lincoln Building, 26

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Manning Rotary donates to arts charity BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com One Laurence Manning first-grader recently received $300 for her favorite charity with the help of a local service club. Manning Rotary Club provided a $100 check to Mary Catherine “MC� Buyck to give to Arts for Life, a nonprofit organization that provides educational art programs to people facing serious illness and disabilities as well as members of their family. Members then gathered another $200 in cash for the cause. When MC was 14 months old, one of her eyes was shaking. An MRI in Columbia showed a tumor. The family consulted with medical staff at several hospitals such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital and Duke Children’s Hospital. The family chose to work with Duke, and they have made regular trips to North Carolina since. During her visits, MC and her family became involved in Arts for Life. “I like animals, and I like to

help them,� MC said. “One of my first drawings was George. He’s a cat. We started him at Duke, and I finished him at home with watercolor pencils.� Mary Margaret Fulk, Arts For Life Durham program director, is the one that helped MC with the original drawing. MC’s mom, Carolina Buyck, was an art teacher at the private school in Manning before her daughter was diagnosed, so she loves the program, too. “Everybody is the same,� she said. “It’s great. They gather around the art table, play and laugh. It makes the time go by faster, and she makes a lot of friends that way. It’s somebody else that understands what she’s going through. Classmates just cannot understand.� It also gives the parents a break to talk to the doctors, make a phone call or even just run to the restroom, she said. Her brother has also participated in the program. “They want William to feel included,� Buyck said. “He’s not allowed back with her, so

a volunteer goes in the waiting room. One time they both did self-portraits, and I framed them together.� MC won the check by having a winning raffle ticket at the August meeting, and the members donated the cash out of their own kindness. “I like the whole premise of branching out and not giving to the same local charity,� Buyck said. “It might not be a local charity, but it has an impact locally.� “It truly is a testament that kindness and generosity are contagious,� said Amy Land with the Manning Rotary. John Lewis, a Manning High School senior taking carpentry at the F.E. DuBose campus of Central Carolina Technical College, also presented MC with a cedar birdhouse for her to paint. MC is thinking about painting it pink camouflage. “Will the birds like that?� she asked her mom. Carolina told her she didn’t know, and they’d think about a place to hang it. Currently, MC is undergoing a clinical trial that seems to be helping, Buyck said.

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Mary Catherine “MC� Buyck, a first-grader at Laurence Manning Academy, stands next to an art project she worked on with Arts for Life, a nonprofit organization that provides educational art programs to people facing serious illness and disabilities as well as members of their family. MC took pictures of her favorite nurse and the nurse took pictures of her to put on this movable piece.

“It’s been a piece of cake,� she said. “She’s doing good. No nausea. She goes to school. She gets to be as normal as possible.�

For more information on Arts For Life, visit aflnc.org. Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 774-1250.

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES:

Amy Jill Pipenur, 43, of 55 Ideal Circle, Lot No. 39, was charged with breach of peace and third-degree assault and battery for an incident that reportedly occurred about 7:05 p.m. Saturday in the fifth block of Ideal Circle. A 52-year-old man told law enforcement that the suspect used racial slurs, hit him in the face and broke his glasses. He had an injury to his right leg and right eye. As deputies tried to talk to the suspect, she reportedly became belligerent and tried to pull away, so the suspect was placed on the ground and into handcuffs. Rashawn Jamal Wilson, 25, of 344 Enter St., was charged with gambling and a weapons violation in connection with an incident that reportedly occurred about 5:05 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of Bowman Drive. The Neighborhood Empowerment Team reportedly came up on six people on a porch playing a dice game with money out on the table. The suspects ran, and in the pursuit, the 25-year-old suspect was spotted with a gun that was later recovered. Donte Wilson, 26, was charged with two counts of weapons violation in connection with an incident that reportedly occurred about 5:05 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of Bowman Drive. The Neighborhood Empowerment Team reportedly came up on six people on a porch playing a dice game with money out

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raped her about 7:15 a.m. Friday in the 1000 block of Gilbert Street.

ASSAULTS:

CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

A 20-year-old reportedly told law enforcement that a 33-year-old man drew a knife and threatened to kill him about 11:29 p.m. Thursday in the fifth block of Ideal Circle. A second 20-year-old said the 33-year-old later called him and threatened to cut his tongue out. A 44-year-old man told law enforcement that a 36-year-old man shot his dog multiple times and at least twice in the neck as the dog’s tracker collar stopped working about 10:38 a.m. Friday in the 2000 block of Old Manning Road. A 21-year-old man was hospitalized following an aggravated assault that reportedly occurred about 12:56 a.m. Saturday in the 400 block of Catie Street. A 20-year-old man, a 19-year-old man and a 16-year old boy were said to be responsible by witnesses on scene. A 33-year-old woman reportedly told law enforcement that a 46-year-old man drug her onto a porch, forced her head into a wall, followed her back into the house when she tried to get away, punched her in the face while pinning her to the floor and threatened to kill her between 12:50 and 1:48 p.m. Friday in the first block of Crosswell Drive.

A 46-year-old woman told law enforcement that a 37-year-old man punched her in the face several times about 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Spaulding Avenue. She reportedly sustained a laceration above her left eye and swelling above her right eye as well as a chipped tooth.

STOLEN PROPERTY:

A dark blue 1980 Buick Century four-door valued at $2,000 was reportedly stolen from a home in the 500 block of Bracey Court between noon and 3 p.m. Sunday. An air conditioner and heat pump unit reportedly sustained $1,500 in damage between 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday in the 800 block of Barwick Road. Aluminum valued at $100 was also reportedly stolen from the unit.

The following were reportedly stolen from a the 1000 block of Broad Street between 3 and 3:15 p.m. Saturday: A brown purse valued at $70, three wallets valued at $150, $10 in cash, a silver Pandora charm on a silver rice-bead chain valued at $225 and a silver 2013 class ring valued at $400. A chest containing a miscellaneous collection of tools valued at $600 was reportedly stolen from the 800 block of

Harvin Street between 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. EMS:

Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 32 calls Thursday. Of those, 24 were medical, six were wrecks, and two were listed as “other trauma.� Sumter County EMS responded to 41 calls Sunday. Of those, 35 were medical, four were wrecks, and two were listed as “other trauma.�

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‘Living Canvas’ illustrates artistry of tattoos BY JANE G. COLLINS Special to The Item Opening night of “Living Canvas — Art and the Body,� sponsored by the Sumter Cultural Commission, was filled with activity. Models showcased interesting examples of body art — body and henna painting and tattoos. After all the surgeries I have had, when I first heard the word “tattoo,� I shuddered. Why would people willingly subject themselves to physical pain? But the evening’s informative presentations allayed many of my doubts and certainly met Cultural Commissioner Penny Boyes’ desire to provide a stronger basis for discussion of the pros and cons of body art. In fact, she is horrified at just anyone’s ability to order tattoo kits online without any training or guidance. The first part of the evening gave the crowd an opportunity to view the artists’ drawing and painting skills up close. Samples of artwork — currently on display at Patriot Hall — emphasize the artistic skill of each presenter. They have all studied art and have chosen to add another dimension to mere canvas creations. Rhian Rode, for example, emphasizes her passion for all types of art, contemporary to modern to impressionistic. “You let energy come through you,� she confesses. “I may be the only female tattoo artist in this area or even farther ... but vision and creativity are not gender specific.� Her pieces in the exhibit reflect her varied artistic focuses. Tomac Henson’s work is intricate, colorful and creative. Originally a sculptor, he began adding tattooing to his artistic repertoire 13 years ago.

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Guests at the “Living Canvas — Art and the Body� event Friday check out photos, paintings and sketches of tattoo art, many done by presenters at the show.

REVIEW “Each piece demands special skills,� he said. “One of my favorite pieces, done on a leg, took one year, a total of 72 hours. I had to allow two weeks in between each session for the skin to heal and did each section by color.� Lions, octopi, fish — most of these are original creations. Henson often transfers his photo image onto the actual model when he begins. Pieces such as “The Barbarian� are from a book by Frank Rosetta, and Henson estimates that he has done more than 2,300 images with at least 50 percent done from scratch. Ashley Emerson, from Artistic Dimensions, has been tattooing for three years. His favorite? A dragon on a girl’s back from her shoulder to her “tush.� It took six months to complete. Inspired by an art exhibit in 1993 and a painting by Andy Warhol, Emerson was fascinated with art and War-

| hol. His painting “St. Teresa� reflects that impact. First a graphic designer, he traded his skill playing the guitar for tattoo lessons from an acquaintance. Emerson is particularly grateful for an opportunity to promote art in the community with his designs. Tyson Steen, of Triple E Training Center, offers the viewer powerful images and a keen eye to placement. Desi Conrad worked as an Olan Mills photographer and jewelry

designer, but she has done henna painting for seven years, stressing that with proper care a design should last seven to 10 days. Her work is freehand, but she practices and doodles to perfect her technique. Hailey Hodge, whom many people will remember with her mom, Michael, from festivals at Swan Lake and other face-painting venues, currently is working on a college art project titled “Beauty Underneath the Darkness.� Her artwork displays her interest in abstract

design, symbolism and detailing and her silk screens and other works attest to her creative process and artistic skill. Her range is also evident in her body painting. After having an opportunity to view the artwork opening night, the audience entered

Patriot Hall for up close camera shots of several tattooed models and by extremely educational presentations by Henson (the art of tattoo, its history, techniques and styles), Emerson (how a design is constructed, when and where not to get a tattoo, what to look for in the artists’ portfolio and cover ups), and Steen (certification, qualifications and standards). All of the activity on stage was underscored by the energetic rock music of David Shoemaker, M Swain Miles and Evan Hunter, while William Gerald Jazz played in the gallery during the opening reception. Even though the speeches and music are no longer available, the artwork will remain in Gallery 135/Patriot Hall for people to study. The evening was informative, entertaining and creative. The Sumter County Cultural Commission deserves a big “thank you� for providing a timely and valuable event. Reach the Sumter County Cultural Commission at (803) 4362260.

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Employment gap between rich, poor widest on record WASHINGTON (AP) — The gap in employment rates between America’s highestand lowest-income families has stretched to its widest levels since officials began tracking the data a decade ago, according to an analysis of government data conducted for The Associated Press. Rates of unemployment for the lowest-income families — those earning less than $20,000 — have topped 21 percent, nearly matching the rate for all workers during the 1930s Great Depression. U.S. households with income of more than $150,000 a year have an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent, a level traditionally defined as full employment. At the same time, middle-income workers are increasingly pushed into lower-wage jobs. Many of them in turn are displacing lowerskilled, low-income workers, who become unemployed or are forced to work fewer hours, the analysis shows. “This was no ‘equal opportunity’ recession or an ‘equal

opportunity’ recovery,� said Andrew Sum, director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University. “One part of America is in depression, while another part is in full employment.� The findings follow the government’s tepid jobs report this month that showed a steep decline in the share of Americans working or looking for work. On Monday, President Obama stressed the need to address widening inequality after decades of a “winnertake-all economy, where a few do better and better and better, while everybody else just treads water or loses ground.� “We have to make the investments necessary to attract good jobs that pay good wages and offer high standards of living,� he said. While the link between income and joblessness may seem apparent, the data are the first to establish how this factor has contributed to the erosion of the middle class, a traditional strength of the U.S. economy.

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Annette Guerra is seen Friday at her home in San Antonio. Guerra, 33, has been looking for a fulltime job for more than a year after finishing nursing school. An analysis of government data lays bare a grim reality for middle class and lowerincome families: middleincome workers in the persistently weak economy have increasingly been pushed into lower-wage jobs.

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Based on employment-topopulation ratios, which are seen as a reliable gauge of the labor market, the employment disparity between rich and poor households remains at the highest levels in more than a decade, the period for which comparable data are available. In the first seven months of 2013, the employment rate was 73.5 percent for households with income of more than $150,000 a year, compared with 33.8 percent for households making less than $20,000 — a gap of 39.7 percentage points, similar to the ratio in the most recent years after the recession. In contrast, the em-

ployment gap was 36.4 percentage points in 2005, at the height of the housing bubble. “It’s pretty frustrating,� said Annette Guerra, 33, of San Antonio, who has been looking for a full-time job since she finished nursing school more than a year ago. During her search, she found that employers had become increasingly picky about an applicant’s qualifications in the tight job market, often turning her away because she lacked previous nursing experience or because she wasn’t certified in more areas. Guerra said she now gets

by doing “odds and ends� jobs such as a pastry chef, bringing in $500 to $1,000 a month, but she said daily living can be challenging as she cares for her mother, who has end-stage kidney disease. “For those trying to get ahead, there should be some help from government or companies to boost the economy and provide people with the necessary job training,� said Guerra, who hasn’t ruled out returning to college to get a business degree once her financial situation is more stable. “I’m optimistic that things will start to look up, but it’s hard.�

Congress looks to relax mandatory prison terms BY HENRY C. JACKSON Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — Every weekend, Cindy Martinson treks from her home in Mason City, Iowa, about 160 miles round trip to Waseca, Minn. She visits the federal prison there, where her daughter Mandy Martinson, a first-time offender, is in the middle of a 15-year prison sentence. Cindy Martinson knows her daughter made mistakes and broke the law. Mandy Martinson was at a low point in her life, her mother said, addicted to methamphetamine when she allowed a drug dealer she was dating to move in with her. Within weeks, police raided her house. “She hurt herself and her family. And she knows that. But it is just not fair,� Cindy Martinson, 64, said. “It’s got to change not just for her. Everything is so overcrowded, and it is just wrong.� Concerns about both the fairness and the costs of cases like Mandy Martinson’s have

been growing in Congress, and the issue is gaining new speed as an unusual coalition of tea party conservatives and liberal Democrats push for the largest overhaul of federal sentencing guidelines yet. The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a

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REMEMBER from Page A1 from making the mistake. Murder is a problem for all Sumterites because the loss of any citizens for any reason other than natural expiration is a crime and a tragedy.� His office and The Tuomey Foundation are sponsoring the event. Several city and county officials are scheduled to participate in the ceremony as are some local ministers. In 2010, 14,748 homicides were committed in the United States, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime. South Carolina had 322 murders in 2011, according to a joint report from the S.C. Law Enforcement Division and the S.C. Department of Public Safety, with 17 of those occurring in Sumter County.

The Sumter Police Department had three homicide cases last year and only one so far this year, Roark said. Smith agreed with Roark that this is a chance to bring together people who have gone through similar experiences. “Because of the nature of these deaths, many of the families feel shame and guilt,� Smith said. “(They may) begin feeling that they are responsible for the loss of their loved one. Depending on the nature of the loss, the victims internalize (it and) become isolated, feeling that no one cares, especially when the crime goes unsolved.� Victims advocates and pastoral care departments can provide emotional and spiritual support during these times of tragedy, Smith said, as does attending events such as this one. Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 7741250.

FAITH MATTERS from Page A1 of apologetics, the reasoning behind one’s faith, but I hope that it spurs you on to a study more into your personal beliefs. The truth is that our Creator, in His infinite wisdom, had the foresight to give us brains capable of lofty levels of thought. He infused the electricity into our brain synapses so that we could grow, learn and process complex ideas and thoughts. The Almighty didn’t give us a mind, then suddenly realize that we might think with it. He expected us to wrestle with different ideas including, I believe, our faith. I have no fear of putting the tenets of my faith up to scrutiny because time after time, it was been proven to me

to be true. I’m not basing this on my reaction to something or some sort of gut feelings. There are equations, theories, scientific findings, experiments and documents that back up my faith. Does that make my belief less powerful? I don’t think so. In actuality, I know that it strengthens it. The adage is that religion is the “opiate of the masses� and its parishioners those who “drank the Kool Aid.� The implication is that those of us who profess faith do so blindly because it has been ingrained in us since childhood or provides an explanation to the unexplainable. I hope this is not your attitude toward your own faith. Further, I hope you

have motivation to dive deeper. If someone asks you why you believe something, you should be able to answer with more than just a shoulder shrug. The majority of us might admit that we believe what we believe because any deviation from our faith feels foreign. We should never believe something simply because it seems right; that is not the practice of faith but of secular humanism. Some might argue that even blind faith is good faith, but I beg to differ. Those who believe based only on their feelings will create a framework for spiritual compromise. Unfortunately, our culture has a unique and subtle way of influencing us in our

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Federal gun laws didn’t block Navy Yard shooter WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the mass shootings at the Washington Navy Yard, Aaron Alexis, had a history of violent outbursts, was at least twice accused of firing guns in anger and was in the early stages of treatment for serious mental problems, according to court records and U.S. law enforcement officials. But Alexis apparently managed to exploit seams in the nation’s patchwork of compli-

daily lives so much more than our faith. Little by little, we can succumb to that compromise. We weaken. We fail. We accept what the world feeds us. But those who shore up their faith with reasoned thought will find they come out refreshed and stronger in what they believe. Practically, this involves educating

cated gun laws designed to keep weapons out of the hands of dangerous people. He was able to buy a shotgun in Virginia with out-of-state identification, even though that would have prevented him from buying a handgun. It is illegal for gun dealers to sell handguns to such out-ofstate buyers, but the Firearms Owners’ Protection Act, passed by Congress in 1986, opened up interstate

sales for shotguns and rifles. Virginia gun laws require only that an out-of-state buyer show valid identification, pass a background check and otherwise abide by state laws in order to buy a shotgun in the state. Alexis was never prosecuted for the two misdemeanors involving guns. Alexis apparently bought a gun during the weekend at a store in Lorton, Va., according to two federal law enforcement officials.

yourself. Look up what your religion holds as its core of beliefs. Read religious books and articles. Consider both sides of an argument. Seek guidance from your priest or pastor. I’m not advocating that everyone should always take a hyper-intellectual approach to every suggestion posed by a religious figure. I’m saying

don’t always take someone else’s word to heart. Find out for yourself. Then that leap of faith becomes more meaningful, more poignant. You’ll find you become more confident in what you believe, not just what someone else told you. Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com.

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he new college academic year has begun, and unfortunately, so has student indoctrination. Let’s look at some of it. William Penn, Michigan State University professor of creative writing, greeted his first day of class with an anti-Republican rant. Campus Reform, a project of the Arlington, Va.-based Leadership Institute, has a video featuring the professor telling his students that Republicans want to prevent “black people” from voting. He added that “this country still is full of closet racists” and described Republicans as “a bunch of dead white people — Walter or dying WILLIAMS white people” (http://tinyurl. com/lve4te7). To a student who had apparently displayed displeasure with those comments, Professor Penn barked, “You can frown if you want.” He gesticulated toward the student and added, “You look like you’re frowning. Are you frowning?” When the professor’s conduct was brought to the attention of campus authorities, MSU spokesman Kent Cassella said, “At MSU it is important the classroom environment is conducive to a free exchange of ideas and is respectful of the opinions of others.” That mealy-mouthed response is typical of university administrators. Professor Penn was using his classroom to proselytize students. That is academic dishonesty and warrants serious disciplinary or dismissal proceedings. But that’s not likely. Professor Penn’s vision is probably shared by his colleagues, seeing as he was the recipient of MSU’s Distinguished Faculty Award in 2003. University of Southern California professor Darry Sragow shares Penn’s opinion. Last fall, he went on a rant telling his students that Republicans are “stupid and racist” and “the last vestige of angry old white people” (http://tinyurl. com/185khtk). UCLA’s new academic year saw its undergraduate student government fighting for constitutional rights by unanimously passing a resolution calling for the end of the use of the phrase “illegal immigrant.” The resolution states, “The racially derogatory I-word endangers basic human rights including the presumption of innocence and the right to due process guaranteed under the

U.S. Constitution.” No doubt some UCLA administrators and professors bereft of thinking skills helped them craft the resolution. The New York Post (8/25/11) carried a story about a student in training to become dorm supervisor at DePauw University in Indiana. She said: “We were told that ‘human’ was not a suitable identity, but that instead we were first ‘black,’ ‘white,’ or ‘Asian’; ‘male’ or ‘female’; ... ‘heterosexual’ or ‘queer.’ We were forced to act like bigots and spout off stereotypes while being told that that was what we were really thinking deep down.” At many universities, part of the freshman orientation includes what’s called the “tunnel of oppression.” They are taught the evils of “white privilege” and how they are part of a “rape culture.” Sometimes they are forced to discuss their sexual identities with complete strangers. The New York Post story said: “DePauw is no rare case. At least 96 colleges across the country have run similar ‘tunnel of oppression’ programs in the last few years.” University officials are aware of this kind of academic dishonesty and indoctrination; university trustees are not. For the most part, trustees are yes men for the president. Legislators and charitable foundations that pour billions into colleges are unaware, as well. Most tragically, parents who pay tens of thousands of dollars for tuition and pile up large debt to send their youngsters off to be educated are unaware of the academic rot, as well. You ask, “Williams, what can be done?” Students should record classroom professorial propaganda and give it wide distribution over the Internet. I’ve taught for more than 45 years and routinely invited students to record my lectures so they don’t have to be stenographers during class. I have no idea of where those recordings have wound up, but if you find them, you’ll hear zero proselytization or discussion of my political and personal preferences. To use a classroom to propagate one’s personal beliefs is academic dishonesty. Vladimir Lenin said, “Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted.” That’s the goal of the leftist teaching agenda. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. © 2013 creators.com

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The Greenville News on angel tax credits finally in place: In another step toward accessing the capital that can fuel high-growth start-up companies, state entrepreneurs can begin registering with the Secretary of State to let their investors claim a 35 percent tax credit on their investments. The credits are part of a bill that was passed earlier at the end of the legislative session, and its goal is to grow the state’s knowledge economy. This is an initiative that was debated for several years and is past due in South Carolina given the importance of start-up businesses in creating a vibrant economy. Other states that have done this have seen significant increases in the investment made in high-growth start-up companies. It is about time that South Carolina taps into the greater sums of money that are sitting on the sidelines in this state. The first step is for entrepreneurs to register their start-ups as “high-growth small businesses.” That will open the tax credits to investors that meet Securities and Exchange Commission regulations for income level and asset value. In 2010, there were about 115,000 households in the state that would have qualified for the credit, but less than half a percent of them were investing in businesses. To qualify as high-growth small businesses, companies must be less than five years old, have fewer than 25 employees, annual revenues of less than $2 million and the potential to grow quickly. The companies will be involved in manufacturing processing, warehousing, wholesaling, technology and some other related fields. ... Start-up companies are vital to economic growth in part because of simple math: Start-ups hire people. Every job at a startup company is a new job; and successful start-ups — particularly in high-growth industries such as technology — continue to create new jobs for years after the company forms. By encouraging capital investment in new start-ups, particularly in high-tech and STEM-related fields, South Carolina can continue to fuel net job growth. Those companies that succeed will help grow the state’s blossoming economy. When they begin to age, stabilize and perhaps contract, newer start-ups need to be in

line to continue fueling job growth. The key to the process is capital. There needs to be a steady stream of investors who are willing to put their cash on the line to help new companies. These tax credits will help to free up that cash, and will do so at little risk to state taxpayers. This new law is an example of forward thinking by our state’s lawmakers, and it is one that should help this state to prosper. SEPT. 17

The Post and Courier on Veterans Affairs owes vets answers: The mission of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is clear: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans. So how does it happen that the VA has neglected a pilot program designed to serve some of South Carolina’s most vulnerable veterans? S.C. Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell’s outrage is justified. ... The VA owes the public — especially veterans — an explanation and a financial accounting of the funds that were allocated for providing vets with home health care in this South Carolina program. McConnell has asked for support and answers but has received little in return. According to the lieutenant governor, the structure is in place. A database was developed specifically for this program. Some vets were selected to be served. But it has languished by neglect, despite Mr. McConnell’s efforts to stir some action at the VA. He tells us the program will have to be canceled the first of October unless the VA makes good on its promise to provide the necessary funding and referrals. A regional program can be cost-effective only if there are at least 50 vets being provided with home health care. At present, there are about 15 in Charleston. In the last few months, there have been no referrals. Those who are being taken care of through the program are doing well. They like the arrangement. But the cost-saving, humanitarian, common-sense program could end soon. The VA should be willing to do its part — even at this late date. ...

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The State on how we support higher education: USC officials describe their decision to turn summer school into a full third semester, with much broader course offerings, as a way to help students graduate early, complete a second major or repair their GPA in order to retain their state scholarship and graduate without crushing debt. Since four years long ago was abandoned as the standard for completing an undergraduate degree, and since summer jobs are harder to find and each additional year in college increases the cost, it just makes sense to make it easier for students to get in their coursework more quickly. It also allows the university to better utilize its resources. Gov. Nikki Haley’s proposal to let students use state scholarship money to attend summer school makes a lot of sense as well. What matters shouldn’t be what time of year students complete courses toward graduation but rather that they do. We hope the Commission on Higher Education will accept that plan. In fact, we’d go further, and allow students who attend three semesters a year to collect three semesters’ worth of scholarship money rather than spreading two semesters’ worth of money over three semesters. The trade-off would be that they’d still only be eligible to receive scholarship money for a total of eight semesters. Of course, if we really want to make higher education more affordable, we’re going to have to do more than rearrange the schedule. And we’re going to have to do more than providing the sort of accountability-based funding for colleges that the governor also is advocating. Again, that’s an excellent idea that we ought to pursue. But it’s not enough. What we need to do is reassess how we as a state support higher education. It is smart public policy to offer merit-based scholarships to convince our best and brightest to remain in South Carolina. It is even smarter to make sure that all our average students are able to get the education they need to be productive citizens. And that starts with either creating a muscular need-based scholarship program or adequately funding colleges. Or both.

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STINNEY from Page A1 church is not far from where the young boy played with his sister, Aime, the day two young white girls, June Binnicker, 11, and Mary Emma Thames, 7, disappeared on Friday, March 24, 1944. Aime L. Stinney told The Item in 2009 that she and her brother did indeed interact with the two slain girls shortly before they disappeared. The girls’ bodies were found the next morning underwater in a creek. Stinney was in police custody by midday Saturday and was ultimately housed in a Columbia jail because of fears of a lynch mob in Clarendon County. “His family is still thriving, but his soul is not at rest,” Hill said. “It has been 69 years now, and there still is no justice. There has been no justice for George, nor for those two young girls, because we know that he is innocent.” The case has occupied much of George Frierson’s time since he first learned of it about eight years ago. The Clarendon School District 3 board member and community activist carries around a binder thicker than a telephone book crammed with newspaper accounts and other documents related to the case. “At times it has been a bit lonely, my work on this case,” he said. “At times I’ve been worried about my safety. But I’m convinced that this young man is innocent, and I can’t just sit back and let history record him as guilty.” Frierson is eager to share information about Stinney with anyone he thinks may be in a position to help the cause. The father of four said sometimes he can become consumed by the tragedy of the case. “I look at the sadness of this,” he said. “This was a 14-year-old boy, not even started with life even.” Family members have declared Stinney’s innocence from the beginning, and both white and black clergy associations petitioned Gov. Olin Johnston to at least commute the boy’s sentence to life imprisonment. So did the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, but Johnston said he saw nothing wrong with Stinney’s trial. That trial began at 2:30 p.m. April 24, just a month after the girls’ disappearance, and was finished within twoand-a-half hours. Stinney had allegedly confessed, though no written confession has ever been found, and jurors only had law enforcement’s word that such a confession had been given. Manning attorney Steve McKenzie, who worked with Frierson on the case for several years, said he heard an account where detectives offered the boy ice cream once they were done. “They were going to make it where he was going to say whatever they wanted him to say,” McKenzie said. Stinney’s court-appointed attorney was a tax commissioner preparing for a Statehouse

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man is innocent, and I can’t just sit back and let history record him as guilty.’ George Frierson, Clarendon School District 3 board member and community activist run, and 1944 was an election year. Stinney supporters think the man called no defense witnesses and abrogated a proper defense to not rattle white voters. The attorney never filed an appeal and did not challenge the sheriff’s recollection of the confession. “As an attorney, it just kind of haunted me, just the way the judicial system worked to this boy’s disadvantage or disfavor,” McKenzie said. “It did not protect him.” Frierson said Saturday that he has worked for years to obtain the victims’ autopsy reports. The graphic reports detail injuries that Frierson thinks could not have been inflicted by Stinney’s small frame. Indeed, historical records show that the 5-foot-1, 90-pound boy had to be specially fitted into the electric chair on the day of his execution. “These records show a much larger man had to be the culprit,” Frierson said. The reports also show that neither of the girls was sexually assaulted. Deputies claimed at trial that Stinney’s motive in murdering the girls was to cover up a rape attempt. “Every piece of evidence that we have shows that Stinney did not do these terrible offenses,” Frierson said in 2009. He continues to think that four years later and said it is only a matter of time before some legal authority agrees with him. The Rev. W.J. Frierson, himself a member of Clarendon County Council who has been fascinated with the case, told Stinney’s family on Saturday that they should “keep the faith ... and trust in the God of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to see (them) through.” “Not just (Stinney), but three young folks lost their lives in this terrible case,” the Rev. Frierson said. “We ask God to bring justice today, not just for (Stinney) but for those two young girls.” Hill said her family is “willing to go the distance.” “Stinney is a peaceful name,” Hill said. “We have always known that. The Stinneys are not about taking lives, they are about God.” Reach Robert J. Baker at (803) 774-1211.

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pictures from the public Cary Johnson comments on her photo submission, “Jack Osteen, publisher of The Item and a huge Gamecock fan, had his door adorned in a friendly rivalry with friends/co-workers who happen to be Georgia fans after Georgia dominated USC on Sept. 7, 2013.”

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McDaniel, Rock, Ballard named week’s top players BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com Crestwood head coach Keith Crolley wasn’t sure Jason McDaniel was going to play against Wilson last Friday. The Knights’ senior running back had hurt his shoulder against Lakewood the week before, but the trainers told him he could play, so McDaniel suited up and went in. “I didn’t know he was in the ballgame actually,” Crolley said. “I was watching the (Wilson) defense and then Jason ran by me up the field. “I figured he was all

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Sumter’s Xzavion Burson (1) and the rest of the Gamecocks are prepping for perhaps their biggest test of the season so far as they get set to face unbeaten North Augusta on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

Short time to celebrate

right then.” More than all right as the Crestwood back carried the ball 24 times for 223 yards and two touchdowns in the Knights’ 43-27 victory. For his efforts, McDaniel was named The Item’s Offensive Player of the Week. Likewise, Wilson Hall’s Ken Ballard earned Offensive Lineman of the Week honors and Sumter High’s Ramero Rock was named the Defensive Player of the Week. The trio will be honored on Friday by the Sumter Touchdown Club during SEE TOP PLAYERS, PAGE B5

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

After 1st win, SHS faces stiffest test yet in unbeaten North Augusta BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem

PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

The Sumter High School football team earned its first win under new head coach Reggie Kennedy on Friday, and got a muchneeded boost of confidence. Just in time, too, as the 1-2 Gamecocks get ready to KENNEDY face perhaps their biggest test of the season. The Gamecocks’ 45-0 win over Lakewood snapped a

Thursday Crestwood at Wilson, 7:30 p.m. Friday North Augusta at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. Lee Central at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. Berkeley at Manning, 7:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Camden Military, 4 p.m. Scott’s Branch at Kingstree, 7:30 p.m. Hammond at Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m. Heathwood Hall at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Calhoun Academy, 7:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Thomas Heyward, 7:30 p.m.

2-game losing streak to open the season and also marked the first time SHS allowed less than 35 points in a game.

“We were able to eliminate the big plays that had plagued us the first two games,” Kennedy said. “I think that was big for the defense. We want to be a strong defensive team and I think that shows the kids that the summer work they’ve put in is paying off. “You want to be successful and to do that, they have to buy into what you’re trying to teach them.” The Gamecock D will now face North Augusta on Friday when SHS welcomes the Yellow Jackets to Memorial Stadium for

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Offensive Player Name: Jason McDaniel School: Crestwood Position: Running Back Highlights: McDaniel rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries in the Knights’ 43-27 victory against Wilson. He also graded out at 75 percent and had one knockdown block.

BALLARD

Defensive Player Name: Ramero Rock School: Sumter Position: Defensive End Highlights: Rock had 11 tackles to lead the Gamecocks and also had four quarterback sacks during SHS’ 45-0 victory over Lakewood.

Offensive Lineman Name: Ken Ballard School: Wilson Hall Position: Left Tackle Highlights: Ballard graded out at 87 percent and had four knockdown blocks in the Barons’ 52-0 victory over Thomas Sumter Academy. WH had 320 yards rushing.

The players will be honored at the weekly breakfast meeting of The Sumter Touchdown Club on Friday. The meeting will be held at the Quality Inn on Broad Street beginning at 7:15 a.m.

SEE SUMTER, PAGE B5

TSA returns to 2A play in key region matchup BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com

KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

Thomas Sumter Academy’s Kevin Lewis (12) and the rest of the Generals look to secure their first win of the season on Friday when they travel to Calhoun Academy for a 7:30 p.m. matchup.

The Thomas Sumter Academy football team is entering new territory this week as they’ve never been 0-3 under head coach Troy Kessinger to start the season. The Generals, now 0-3 overall and 0-1 in SCISA Region 1-2A, travel to St. Matthews for a 7:30 p.m. region contest with Calhoun Academy looking for their first win of the season. “We’ve been 1-2 probably three times before,

PREP SCHEDULE Today Varsity Cross Country Sumter in Camden Race (at Historic Camden), 5 p.m. Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Thomas Sumter at Orangeburg Prep (at Edisto Gardens), 5 p.m. Junior Varsity Football South Florence at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Middle School Football Alice Drive at Mayewood, 5 p.m. Hillcrest at Bates, 5 p.m. Furman at Ebenezer, 5 p.m. Varsity Swimming Sumter at Hartsville (at Hartsville

YMCA), 6:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis Hartsville at Sumter, 5 p.m. Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall (at Palmetto Tennis Center), 4 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Pee Dee, 4 p.m. Varsity Volleyball Laurence Manning at Robert E. Lee, 5 p.m. Junior Varsity Volleyball Sumter B Team at Wilson Hall, 5:30 p.m. Laurence Manning at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m.

but never 0-3,” Kessinger said. “But we’ll see how it goes. It’s now or never. We’ve got to pick it up now and improve greatly

and go from there.” Friday’s contest is important because it’s the

Swinney expects no change to offense with Humphries BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Head coach Dabo Swinney said Clemson’s offense will continue to run smoothly with reserve receiver Adam Humphries in the starting lineup. Humphries is replacing Charone SWINNEY Peake, who was the Tigers (2-0) second-leading receiver when he tore his ACL in a noncontact drill a week ago and needs season-ending surgery. So Humphries, Peake’s high-school team-

mate from Dorman, will be front-and-center when Clemson faces North Carolina State (2-0) in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams Thursday night. “Adam Humphries is a special player,’’ Swinney said Tuesday. “We’re fortunate to have a great player like Adam who can step in. From that standpoint, I think we’re OK. Where this really hurts us is our depth.’’ Humphries gave Clemson the luxury of having a fast, sure-handed receiver to sub for Peake, Sammy Watkins

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USC has concerns, but not on offense BY RYAN WOOD Post and Courier

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney doesn’t expect any drop off with Adam Humphries, left, taking over the No. 2 receiver position after Charone Peake suffered a seaSEE CLEMSON, PAGE B4 son-ending injury last week in practice.

COLUMBIA — Before the Saturday night scare, before the impending blowout became too close for comfort, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier found SPURRIER bliss. He was standing on the Williams-Brice Stadium sideline, watching his creation. At the start of USC’s game against Vanderbilt, its offense

was not only dominant against a defense that has given Spurrier more than a couple headaches over the years. The Gamecocks were almost flawless. “I was thinking, ‘This might be the best we’ve ever looked on the offense since I’ve been here,’” Spurrier said after the game. “It was the first quarter, anyway. Then we started slowing down a little bit, and stuff started happening.” USC’s offense SEE USC, PAGE B4

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Wilson Hall tennis tops OP ORANGEBURG — Wilson Hall’s varsity girl tennis team improved to 3-0 in SCISA 3A play with a 7-2 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Tuesday at the OP courts. The Lady Barons move to 6-3 overall and will host Ben Lippen today at the Palmetto Tennis Center. SINGLES 1 — Whisnant (OP) def. Hendrix 6-2, 6-2. 2 — Lecher (WH) def. Summers 1-6, 6-4, 10-5. 3 — Segars (WH) def. Bamberg 6-2, 6-0. 4 — Stewart (WH) def. Bozardte 6-4 6-1. 5 — Beasley (WH) def. Walter 6-2, 6-1. 6 — Spencer (WH) def. Terry 6-0, 6-0. DOUBLES 1 — Whisnant/Summers (OP) Hendrix/Stewart 8-1. 2 — Lecher/Segars (WH) def. Bamberg/Bozardte 8-6. 3 — Beasley/Munn (WH) def. Walter/Terry 8-2.

USC’S CLOWNEY, SUTTON DEALING WITH INJURIES

COLUMBIA — South Carolina defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward says defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney and Chaz Sutton will be day to day because of foot injuries for the rest of the season, but neither is expected to miss games. Clowney is dealing with bone spurs in his right foot, a continuing problem dating to high school. Sutton has had a foot injury since preseason camp. Ward said Tuesday the two likely will wear walking boots to protect the injuries when unable to practice. The 12th-ranked Gamecocks (2-1) are off Saturday. Their next game is Sept. 28 at UCF. Clowney has two sacks and 10 tackles. Sutton has 1 1/2 sacks and 11

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said Tuesday he doesn’t know if he’ll be disciplined for his profane rant about Cornhuskers fans two years ago, adding that he expects most will continue to support him. An audio of Pelini’s tirade leaked to the website Deadspin has Big Red fans buzzing. Pelini issued an apology in a statement Monday night and reiterated it during the Big Ten coaches’ teleconference on Tuesday. VANDERBILT DISMISSES BOYD FROM TEAM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Suspended Vanderbilt receiver Chris Boyd has been dismissed from the football team following his conditional guilty plea for his role in attempting to cover up the rape of an unconscious student. Vanderbilt announced the decision Tuesday after athletic administrators and coach James Franklin reviewed information in the case from the Sept. 13 hearing where Boyd agreed to a plea deal lowering a felony to a misdemeanor. Boyd was Vanderbilt’s second-leading receiver in 2012, catching 50 passes for 774 yards and five touchdowns. From staff, wire reports

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Washington second baseman Stephen Lombardozzi , left, throws to first base after getting the out on Atlanta’s Jordan Schafer (17) during the third inning of Tuesday’s second game in Washington. The Nationals swept the Braves in a doubleheader, winning the opener 6-5 and the nightcap 4-0.

Nats sweep DH from Braves WASHINGTON — Tanner Roark threw seven shutout innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 to sweep a day-night doubleheader Tuesday, ensuring the Braves leave Washington without the NL East title. Roark (7-0) allowed just two hits, struck out six and retired the final 13 batters he faced. In the early game, shortstop Andrelton Simmons allowed Denard Span’s grounder to bounce through his legs for a game-ending, 2-run error, lifting Washington over Atlanta 6-5 in the makeup on a series opener postponed by a shooting rampage a day earlier at the nearby Navy Yard. Pinch-hitter Chad Tracy had an RBI grounder against Craig Kimbrell in the threerun ninth as Washington kept Atlanta’s magic number at four for clinching the NL East for the first time since the Braves’ streak of 11 consecutive division titles from 1995-05. A sweep of the day-night doubleheader would have sealed the division for Atlanta. PADRES PIRATES

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PITTSBURGH — Jedd Gyorko blasted a 3-run homer among his three

hits and San Diego topped Pittsburgh 5-2. Ronny Cedeno added three hits for San Diego, which beat the Pirates for the second straight night to put a dent in Pittsburgh’s pursuit of its first NL Central title. Eric Stults (9-13) allowed two runs over five innings to pick up his first win in more than two months. Stults struck out five and walked one. PHILLIES MARLINS

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PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley hit a 3-run homer and drove in four, Roy Halladay tossed six effective innings and Philadelphia beat Miami 6-4. Halladay (4-4) allowed one run and four hits in his fifth start after returning from right shoulder surgery. METS’ HARVEY OPTS FOR REHAB

NEW YORK — Matt Harvey will try to rehab his injured right elbow without reconstructive surgery, a move the young ace hopes is going to keep him on the mound for the New York Mets next season. Tommy John surgery remains a possibility. Harvey will soon begin a throwing program designed to last as long as six to eight weeks. If he feels pain or other symptoms that hinder his pitching, he likely

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TORONTO — R.A. Dickey pitched seven innings to win his fourth straight decision, Colby Rasmus and Rajai Davis homered and Toronto beat New York 2-0, handing the slumping Yankees their fourth straight loss. New York, which came in 2 1/2 games behind Texas in the AL wild card race, lost for the eighth time in 12 games. Dickey (13-12) allowed four hits, walked two and struck out eight. The knuckleballer retired the final 11 batters he faced and 15 of the last 16. RANGERS RAYS

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ian Kinsler and Elvis Andrus homered and drove in three runs each and Texas snapped a 7-game losing streak with a 7-1 victory over Tampa Bay. The Rangers pulled even with the Rays at the top of the AL wildcard race. Kinsler hit Jeremy Hellickson’s first pitch for his 12th home run. From wire reports

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY 11:30 a.m. -- International Basketball: Eurobasket 2013 Quarterfinal Game from Ljubljana, Slovenia — Serbia vs. Spain (NBA TV). 2 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Minnesota at Chicago White Sox (WGN). 2:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match from Barcelona, Spain — Ajax vs. Barcelona (FOX SPORTS 1). 2:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match from Milan — Celtic vs. AC Milan (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 3 p.m. -- International Basketball: Eurobasket 2013 Quarterfinal Game from Ljubljana, Slovenia — Slovenia vs. France (NBA TV). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Texas at Tampa Bay (ESPN). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Washington (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 8 p.m. -- Women’s College Soccer: North Carolina at Florida State (ESPNU). 10 p;m. -- Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona (ESPN). 10 p.m. -- Women’s College Volleyball: California-Irvine at Southern California (ESPNU).

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE By The Associated Press Thursday Texas Southern (0-2) at Jackson St. (1-2), 7:30 p.m. Clemson (2-0) at NC State (2-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday Boise St. (2-1) at Fresno St. (2-0), 9 p.m. Saturday EAST Wake Forest (1-2) at Army (1-2), Noon Vanderbilt (1-2) at UMass (0-3), Noon Georgetown (1-2) at Brown (0-0), 12:30 p.m. Tulane (2-1) at Syracuse (1-2), 12:30 p.m. Yale (0-0) at Colgate (0-3), 1 p.m. Columbia (0-0) at Fordham (3-0), 1 p.m. Chowan (1-1) at Sacred Heart (3-0), 1 p.m. Lincoln (Pa.) (1-1) at St. Francis (Pa.) (0-2), 2 p.m. Bucknell (1-0) at Cornell (0-0), 3 p.m. Stony Brook (1-1) at Villanova (0-2), 3 p.m. Kent St. (1-2) at Penn St. (2-1), 3:30 p.m. Arkansas (3-0) at Rutgers (2-1), 3:30 p.m. Wagner (1-2) at Delaware (2-1), 6 p.m. Monmouth (NJ) (0-3) at Holy Cross (1-2), 6 p.m. Lafayette (0-2) at Penn (0-0), 6 p.m. Lehigh (2-0) at Princeton (0-0), 6 p.m. CCSU (0-3) at Albany (NY) (1-2), 7 p.m. Michigan (3-0) at UConn (0-2), 8 p.m. SOUTH Middle Tennessee (2-1) at FAU (1-2), Noon North Carolina (1-1) at Georgia Tech (2-0), Noon FIU (0-3) at Louisville (3-0), Noon Marshall (2-1) at Virginia Tech (2-1), Noon North Texas (2-1) at Georgia (1-1), 12:21 p.m. Pittsburgh (1-1) at Duke (2-1), 12:30 p.m. Warner (0-3) at Jacksonville (1-2), 1 p.m. Jacksonville St. (3-0) at Georgia St. (0-3), 2 p.m. Davidson (0-2) at Johnson C. Smith (2-0), 2 p.m. Southern U. (1-2) at MVSU (0-3), 2 p.m. Towson (3-0) at NC Central (2-1), 2 p.m. SE Louisiana (1-2) at Samford (2-1), 3 p.m. Northwestern St. (2-1) at UAB (0-2), 3 p.m. Tennessee (2-1) at Florida (1-1), 3:30 p.m. West Virginia (2-1) at Maryland (3-0), 3:30 p.m. VMI (1-2) at Virginia (1-1), 3:30 p.m. Mars Hill (1-1) at W. Carolina (0-3), 3:30 p.m. SC State (1-2) vs. Benedict (2-0), at Columbia, S.C., 4 p.m. Charleston Southern (3-0) at Norfolk St. (0-2), 4 p.m. Arkansas St. (2-1) at Memphis (0-2), 4:30 p.m. Grambling St. (0-3) at Alabama St. (1-2), 6 p.m. Hampton (0-3) at Coastal Carolina (3-0), 6 p.m. Appalachian St. (0-2) at Elon (1-2), 6 p.m. Bethune-Cookman (3-0) at Florida St. (2-0), 6 p.m. Charlotte (2-1) at James Madison (2-1), 6 p.m. Berry (0-1) at Mercer (2-0), 6 p.m. The Citadel (1-2) at Old Dominion (1-2), 6 p.m. Liberty (2-1) at Richmond (1-2), 6 p.m. Colorado St. (1-2) at Alabama (2-0), 7 p.m. Savannah St. (1-2) at Miami (2-0), 7 p.m. E. Kentucky (1-2) at Morehead St. (0-3), 7 p.m. Langston (0-2) at Nicholls St. (1-2), 7 p.m. Birmingham-Southern (2-0) at Stetson (1-1), 7 p.m. Morgan St. (0-3) at W. Kentucky (1-2), 7 p.m. Rhode Island (1-2) at William & Mary (2-1), 7 p.m. Gardner-Webb (2-1) at Wofford (2-1), 7 p.m. Troy (2-1) at Mississippi St. (1-2), 7:30 p.m. Auburn (3-0) at LSU (3-0), 7:45 p.m. Weber St. (1-2) at McNeese St. (3-0), 8 p.m. Tennessee St. (2-1) at Tennessee Tech (2-1), 8 p.m. MIDWEST Toledo (1-2) at Cent. Michigan (1-2), Noon W. Michigan (0-3) at Iowa (2-1), Noon Louisiana Tech (1-2) at Kansas (1-1), Noon San Jose St. (1-1) at Minnesota (3-0), Noon Florida A&M (1-2) at Ohio St. (3-0), Noon Ball St. (2-1) at E. Michigan (1-2), 1 p.m. Indianapolis (2-0) at Drake (0-2), 2 p.m. Austin Peay (0-3) at Ohio (2-1), 2 p.m. SE Missouri (0-2) vs. S. Illinois (1-2) at St. Louis, 2 p.m. Murray St. (2-1) at Bowling Green (2-1), 3:30 p.m. Delaware St. (0-2) at N. Dakota St. (2-0), 3:30 p.m. S. Dakota St. (3-0) at Nebraska (2-1), 3:30 p.m. Maine (3-0) at Northwestern (3-0), 3:30 p.m. Michigan St. (3-0) at Notre Dame (2-1), 3:30 p.m. Purdue (1-2) at Wisconsin (2-1), 3:30 p.m. Cincinnati (2-1) at Miami (Ohio) (0-2), 4 p.m. Duquesne (1-1) at Youngstown St. (2-1), 4 p.m. Louisiana-Lafayette (1-2) at Akron (1-2), 6 p.m. Dartmouth (0-0) at Butler (2-1), 6 p.m. Abilene Christian (3-0) at Illinois St. (0-2), 7 p.m. Cent. Arkansas (1-2) at Missouri St. (0-3), 7 p.m. E. Illinois (3-0) at N. Illinois (2-0), 7 p.m. Missouri (2-0) at Indiana (2-1), 8 p.m. SOUTHWEST Houston (2-0) at Rice (1-1), 3 p.m. Louisiana-Monroe (2-1) at Baylor (2-0), 4 p.m. Alcorn St. (2-1) at Ark.-Pine Bluff (0-3), 7 p.m. Alabama A&M (1-2) at Prairie View (1-2), 7 p.m. Incarnate Word (2-1) at Sam Houston St. (2-1), 7 p.m. Montana St. (2-1) at Stephen F. Austin (1-2), 7 p.m. SMU (1-1) at Texas A&M (2-1), 7 p.m. Texas St. (2-0) at Texas Tech (3-0), 7 p.m. Bacone (2-1) at Lamar (1-2), 8 p.m. Kansas St. (2-1) at Texas (1-2), 8 p.m. UTSA (1-2) at UTEP (1-1), 8 p.m. FAR WEST Panhandle St. (1-2) at Montana (2-0), 3 p.m. Harvard (0-0) at San Diego (1-1), 3 p.m. Idaho St. (2-0) at Washington (2-0), 3 p.m. Utah St. (2-1) at Southern Cal (2-1), 3:30 p.m. N. Iowa (2-0) at N. Colorado (1-2), 3:35 p.m. South Dakota (1-1) at N. Arizona (1-1), 7 p.m. Arizona St. (2-0) at Stanford (2-0), 7 p.m. Oregon St. (2-1) at San Diego St. (0-2), 7:30 p.m. Hawaii (0-2) at Nevada (1-2), 8:05 p.m. Portland St. (2-1) at UC Davis (0-3), 9 p.m. W. Illinois (2-1) at UNLV (1-2), 9 p.m. S. Utah (2-1) at Sacramento St. (1-2), 9:05 p.m. Wyoming (2-1) at Air Force (1-2), 10:15 p.m. Utah (2-1) at BYU (1-1), 10:15 p.m. New Mexico St. (0-3) at UCLA (2-0), 10:30 p.m. Idaho (0-3) at Washington St. (2-1), 10:30 p.m.

MLB STANDINGS American League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 92 59 .609 – Tampa Bay 82 67 .550 9 Baltimore 79 70 .530 12 New York 79 71 .527 121/2 Toronto 68 81 .456 23 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 87 63 .580 – Cleveland 81 69 .540 6 Kansas City 79 71 .527 8 Minnesota 64 85 .430 221/2 Chicago 59 91 .393 28 West Division W L Pct GB Oakland 88 62 .587 – Texas 81 68 .544 61/2 Los Angeles 73 77 .487 15 Seattle 66 84 .440 22 Houston 51 99 .340 37 Monday’s Games Detroit 4, Seattle 2 Tampa Bay 6, Texas 2 Cincinnati 6, Houston 1 Kansas City 7, Cleveland 1 Chicago White Sox 12, Minnesota 1 L.A. Angels 12, Oakland 1 Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Seattle at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

| Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Texas at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Today’s Games Minnesota (Diamond 5-11) at Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 4-13), 2:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Vargas 8-7) at Oakland (Griffin 14-9), 3:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 4-13) at Toronto (Happ 4-6), 7:07 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 12-6) at Detroit (Verlander 13-11), 7:08 p.m. Baltimore (W.Chen 7-7) at Boston (Peavy 11-5), 7:10 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 9-9) at Tampa Bay (Archer 9-7), 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati (G.Reynolds 1-2) at Houston (Peacock 5-5), 8:10 p.m. Cleveland (Salazar 1-2) at Kansas City (B.Chen 7-3), 8:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Seattle at Detroit, 1:08 p.m. Houston at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Texas at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. National League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 89 61 .593 – Washington 80 70 .533 9 Philadelphia 70 80 .467 19 New York 67 82 .450 211/2 Miami 55 95 .367 34 Central Division W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 87 63 .580 – St. Louis 87 63 .580 – Cincinnati 85 66 .563 21/2 Milwaukee 66 83 .443 201/2 Chicago 63 87 .420 24 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 86 64 .573 – Arizona 76 73 .510 91/2 San Diego 69 80 .463 161/2 San Francisco 69 81 .460 17 Colorado 69 82 .457 171/2 Monday’s Games Philadelphia 12, Miami 2 San Diego 2, Pittsburgh 0 Atlanta at Washington, ppd., local shooting tragedy Milwaukee 6, Chicago Cubs 1 Cincinnati 6, Houston 1 Colorado 6, St. Louis 2 Arizona 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 Tuesday’s Games Washington 6, Atlanta 5, 1st game Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 p.m., 2nd game Miami at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. San Diego at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. San Francisco at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Houston, 8:10 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Today’s Games Atlanta (A.Wood 3-3) at Washington (Ohlendorf 4-0), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Eovaldi 3-6) at Philadelphia (Miner 0-1), 7:05 p.m. San Diego (T.Ross 3-8) at Pittsburgh (Morton 7-4), 7:05 p.m. San Francisco (M.Cain 8-9) at N.Y. Mets (Harang 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Rusin 2-4) at Milwaukee (Thornburg 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati (G.Reynolds 1-2) at Houston (Peacock 5-5), 8:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 16-9) at Colorado (Chatwood 7-4), 8:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Fife 4-3) at Arizona (McCarthy 4-9), 10:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games San Diego at Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m. San Francisco at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 3:40 p.m. Miami at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

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By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF 2 0 0 1.000 36 2 0 0 1.000 47 1 1 0 .500 28 1 1 0 .500 45

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PA 52 41 39 47

PF 41 41 16 19

PA 34 55 37 36

PF 45 90 36 61

PA 18 50 30 61

PF 52 63 54 47

PA 48 60 77 71

PF 39 48 30 31

PA 31 47 36 34

PF 55 55 66 54

PA 51 49 54 65

PF 41 51 37 49

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T Pct 0 1.000 0 .500 0 .500 0 .000 North W L T Pct Cincinnati 1 1 0 .500 Baltimore 1 1 0 .500 Cleveland 0 2 0 .000 Pittsburgh 0 2 0 .000 West W L T Pct Kansas City 2 0 0 1.000 Denver 2 0 0 1.000 Oakland 1 1 0 .500 San Diego 1 1 0 .500 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Dallas 1 1 0 .500 Philadelphia 1 1 0 .500 N.Y. Giants 0 2 0 .000 Washington 0 2 0 .000 South W L T Pct New Orleans 2 0 0 1.000 Atlanta 1 1 0 .500 Carolina 0 2 0 .000 Tampa Bay 0 2 0 .000 North W L T Pct Chicago 2 0 0 1.000 Detroit 1 1 0 .500 Green Bay 1 1 0 .500 Minnesota 0 2 0 .000 West W L T Pct Seattle 2 0 0 1.000 St. Louis 1 1 0 .500 San Francisco 1 1 0 .500 Arizona 1 1 0 .500 Monday’s Game Cincinnati 20, Pittsburgh 10 Thursday’ Game Kansas City at Philadelphia, 8:25 p.m. Sunday’s Games San Diego at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Arizona at New Orleans, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Dallas, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Carolina, 1 p.m. Detroit at Washington, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at New England, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 4:05 p.m. Indianapolis at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. Jacksonville at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 4:25 p.m. Chicago at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sep. 23 Oakland at Denver, 8:40 p.m. Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

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WNBA PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press (x-if necessary) CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-3) Eastern Conference Atlanta vs. Washington Thursday, Sept. 19: Washington at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21: Atlanta at Washington, 7 p.m. x-Monday, Sept. 23: Washington at Atlanta, TBA Chicago vs. Indiana Friday Sept. 20: Indiana at Chicago, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22: Chicago at Indiana, 3 p.m. x-Tuesday, Sept. 24: Indiana at Chicago, TBA Western Conference Minnesota vs. Seattle Friday, Sept. 20: Seattle at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22: Minnesota at Seattle, 5 p.m. x-Tuesday, Sept. 24: Seattle at Minnesota, TBA Los Angeles vs. Phoenix Thursday, Sept. 19: Phoenix at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21: Los Angeles at Phoenix, 10 p.m. x-Monday, Sept. 23: Phoenix at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

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Chiefs’ Smith among NFL list of new faces thriving in new places BY DAVE SKRETTA The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Smith is still winning in red. He’s just doing it for the Chiefs these days. Mike Wallace is finally happy in Miami, Anquan Boldin is making everyone happy in San Francisco, and that’s just the start of the new faces in new places making a splash this season. Wes Welker went from hauling in passes from Tom Brady in New England to doing the same from Peyton Manning in Denver — how’d he get so lucky? Steven Jackson’s legs are churning in Atlanta, Darrelle Revis is defending passes in Tampa Bay and Elvis Dumervil is putting heat on quarterbacks for Baltimore after a bizarre end to his time with the Broncos. “I feel amazing,’’ said Dumervil, who actually agreed to a restructured contract to remain in the AFC West, only for the paper work to arrive late at the league office. Denver was forced to release Dumervil to avoid having the $12 million he was set to make this

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Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Cincinnati defensive tackle Geno Atkins in the second half of the Bengals’ 20-10 victory on Monday in Cincinnati.

Bengals top Steelers 20-10 1. BENGALS HAVE THE UPPER HAND

They defeated the Steelers at Heinz Field last December to beat them out for the final wild-card spot, and now have beaten them twice in a row for the first time since 2009. They piled up 407 yards on offense — 127 on the ground — and held the ball for more than 35 minutes. Their defense limited the Steelers to 44 yards rushing. The numbers suggest there’s a growing gap between the old Steelers and young Bengals, though they’re not quite ready to proclaim it. 2. NEW GUYS MAKE BENGALS DANGEROUS

First-round pick Tyler Eifert caught a 61-yard pass that set up Bernard’s 7-yard touchdown run. The second-round pick from North Carolina got his second TD on his own, taking a short pass from Andy Dalton for a 27-yard score. Dalton has a lot of options now with a tight end who can move around the field and a running back who can catch it and make ‘em miss. 3. STEELERS ARE HURTING

They managed only 32 yards

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Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith is one of the new faces thriving in a new place during the first two weeks of the NFL season.

5. HARRISON WASN’T A FACTOR

A lot of the attention was on Bengals linebacker James Harrison playing his former team for the first time. He didn’t have a tackle or a sack, and gave Roethlisberger a hug on the field afterward — the closest he got to the quarterback all night. “We just talked,’’ Harrison said.

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CHARLOTTE — Coach Ron Rivera said the Panthers have to find a way to close out games if they’re ever going to take the next step as a football team. So far that hasn’t happened. The Panthers (0-2) surrendered a fourth quarter lead for the second straight RIVERA week, losing in heartbreaking fashion when Stevie Johnson caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from EJ Manuel with 2 seconds left to lift the Buffalo Bills to a 24-23 win Sunday. “It’s time to get over the hump,’’ Rivera said Monday. “We’ve been through this — and that is the thing that is disheartening. You’d like to believe that we’ve gotten to the point where we’ve learned from these things and now it’s

about getting things done.’’ Since Rivera took over as head coach in 2011, the Panthers have lost 10 games they’ve held a lead in the fourth quarter — which is tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the most in the league, according to STATS INC. The loss brings up more questions about Rivera’s job security. The third-year coach said he hasn’t spoken with owner Jerry Richardson since the latest loss dropped his career record to 2-14 in games decided by 7 points or less. Rivera said he’s not worried about his job — even as a growing number of fans are calling for Richardson to replace him. The coach appeared frustrated at times during his press conference Monday as the normally upbeat coach lamented the latest one that got away. “I don’t blame him,’’ center Ryan Kalil said. “I’m (upset) too.’’

Pittsburgh’s success has been built on its defense, which was No. 1 in the NFL last season but has played out of character in the back-to-back losses. Tennessee committed to running the ball in the opener and picked up 112 yards. The Bengals ran for 127, most of them in the second half when they were putting the game away.

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on the ground during an opening 16-9 loss to Tennessee at Heinz Field. Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey was lost for the season with a knee injury in that one. Fernando Velasco, signed a week earlier, started in his place Monday, and the Steelers didn’t do much better, gaining only 44 yards on the ground. They failed to get a first down on seven of their 12 possessions, which kept their defense from getting much rest.

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CINCINNATI — The balance of power is shifting in the AFC North. Running back Giovani Bernard scored his first two NFL touchdowns on Monday night, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the struggling Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10, an early sign of a change in the division’s ranks. At 0-2 for the first time in 11 years, the Steelers no longer seem to be one of the North’s heavyweights. And the Bengals (1-1) have a lot going for them with an influx of rookies who are changing their offense significantly. On Monday night, those rookies made their first impression on an old rivalry. “It’s AFC North football, man,’’ Bengals left tackle Andrew Whitworth said. “It’s physical. It’s nasty, getting after each other. We were getting after it.’’ And the Steelers? “We have work to do,’’ coach Mike Tomlin said. “We aren’t going to hide from that fact. We are going to embrace it and accept it, and understand that there is some misery that

comes from the position we are in right now.’’ Five things we learned from their first meeting of the season:

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season become guaranteed. Dumervil still considered staying in Denver, but ultimately signed with the Ravens. “It’s always nice to get a guy in there who can bring new ideas to you and new ways of doing things and Elvis has certainly done that,’’ Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said. “He’s latched on with the things we’re doing, and it’s been a great mesh.’’ It’s been a happy marriage for a lot of other high-profile players, too. After Smith was benched in favor of Colin Kaepernick during San Francisco’s NFC championship run last year, he began looking elsewhere to play this season. The 49ers worked a trade in February to send him to Kansas City, and now Smith is running the offense for new coach Andy Reid. He’s doing it well, too. Smith has thrown four touchdown passes without an interception in beating Jacksonville and Dallas, matching the Chiefs’ entire win total from last season.

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Tiger Woods’ season has not gone as the world’s No. 1 golfer would have liked. This year has produced five wins, no majors and three rules violations.

Tiger’s year: 0 majors, 3 violations BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press ATLANTA — Five wins. No majors. Yet the number that might resonate most for Tiger Woods in 2013 is three, as in rules violations. Two were his responsibility for not knowing the rules. He took relief from an embedded lie in a sandy area covered with vines in Abu Dhabi — except a free drop was not allowed in the sand. The two-shot penalty assessed after his round caused him to miss the cut. Far more memorable was the Masters. Woods took an improper drop

after his wedge into the 15th green rattled off the pin and into the water. The mistake was not discovered until after he signed his card — and after he said in an interview he purposely dropped it a few paces behind the original spot. Augusta National docked him two shots, but didn’t disqualify Woods because the club knew there was a question about the drop and chose not to talk to him before he signed his card. It was the third violation that was the most troubling. And oddly enough, Woods knew the rule. He just didn’t think he

CLEMSON from Page B1 and Martavis Bryant. With Humphries now a starter, Swinney will have to rely on less proven players like Germone Hopper, Mike Williams and T.J. Green, who have a combined eight career catches between them. Swinney also said junior Matt Porter, who’s got two career catches in a reserve role, can fit into Clemson’s rotation. The Tigers threw to 14 players in the South Carolina State win and will likely need to call on many of those pass-catchers as the season continues. “That’s what we got, all great players, and we’re going to have to ramp up the development,’’ Swinney said. Peake, a junior, is expected to have surgery next month during Clemson’s midsemester break so he’ll get a few days to rest without worrying about going to class. If all goes as planned, Peake will be granted a medical redshirt and have two full years left at Clemson, Swinney said. Watkins said Peake, who is his roommate, is holding up well despite the injury and is confident he’ll return to his old form next season. For now, Watkins said it’s up to himself and Bryant to become even

violated it. In the trees behind the first green Friday at the BMW Championship, he was removing a small branch in front of his golf ball when the ball moved ever so slightly. Woods immediately stopped what he was doing. He was certain the ball only oscillated. He went on to make double bogey. Then his luck got worse. A PGA Tour Entertainment videographer just happened to capture the moment without knowing what he had. It was shipped to the office in Florida, along with the rest of his footage, where an editor

more of an offensive focus than they’ve been. “I think having this week off, we’ve prepared well and we’ll see a lot of big plays from (Bryant) and hopefully myself,’’ Watkins said. Swinney’s confident Humphries will excel in his increased role. Humphries has started five of 29 games in his career with 63 catches and one touchdown. And Swinney says Humphries always seems to be in the middle of Clemson’s big moments, like in last year’s 25-24 Chick-Fil-A Bowl win over LSU. Humphries took a pass from quarterback Tajh Boyd, then flipped it Andre Ellington for a 21-yard gain on Clemson’s fourth-quarter TD drive that cut LSU’s lead to 24-22. On Clemson’s last series, Humprhies had his eighth catch, a 9-yard gain that turned a longish field goal try into a chip shot that Chandler Cantazaro nailed as time ran out for the victory. “Adam is just a consistent player,’’ Boyd said. “There’s really no wavering with him, you know what you’re going to get when he steps on the field. Little disappointed for Charone, but very excited and confident in what Adam offers.’’ First-year Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren said Clemson has experienced, talented players. “They’ve got a lot of things going for them right now,’’ Doeren said. “There are some things we’ve

detected the ball moving and notified the tour. A call to alert rules officials at Conway Farms followed. And this is where it gets messy. Video evidence clearly shows the ball movedwhich violates Rule 18-2a. Slugger White, vice president of rules and competition for the PGA Tour, had to look only once to see that it moved. Woods said he watched it “again and again and again’’ and he saw it only wobble. The evidence was obvious enough that White assessed him two shots. “It was pretty clear to me,’’ White said.

found. Can we exploit them or not? We’ll find out. We’re going to try.’’ Clemson’s fast-pace offense hasn’t cranked things up since a 52-13 victory over FCS opponent South Carolina State on Sept. 7. Boyd said the players kept their edge during off-week workouts and are ready to build on what they’ve done so far. The Tigers are averaging 490 yards and 45 points a game this season. Starting tailback Roderick McDowell, who had 132 yards in the season-opening win over Georgia, left the South Carolina State game with a concussion two weeks ago, but quickly was cleared to return to practice and has been fine. “He’s good,’’ Swinney said. “He’s starting.’’ North Carolina State pulled off one of its most surprising victories of 2011 when it upended No. 7 Clemson, 37-13. Swinney called the ordeal “one of the most miserable games I’ve ever been a part of.’’ The Tigers, who started 8-0 that season, were able to rebound and win their first ACC championship in 20 years. Watkins was a freshman on the last trip to Raleigh who was out with a shoulder injury and said he wasn’t even sure he could’ve helped avoid that defeat. “Two years ago, we weren’t humble,’’ Watkins said. “We didn’t deal well with the success we had as a team.’’

didn’t score in the final 25 minutes Saturday, but that’s nitpicking. Two potential fourth-quarter possessions were erased because of special teams turnovers. Near game’s end, the Gamecocks were more interested in consuming the clock than scoring points. Spurrier’s joy came from those opening drives, when USC scored touchdowns on its first four possessions to take a 28-0 lead in less than 20 minutes. It was the first time under Spurrier the Gamecocks opened a game against a BCS opponent with touchdowns on their first four offensive possessions. The last time it happened was Nov. 20, 2010, when USC beat Troy, 69-24. “It’s what you hope for,� Shaw said. “Come out hot, come out the gate playing well. We jumped on them quick.� USC has issues to address during its bye week — most notably on special teams — but offense clearly isn’t a concern. Even with backup center Clayton Stadnik starting the past two games, the Gamecocks have reached 30 points. Stadnik was honored Monday as the SEC offensive lineman of the week, in part because the offense hasn’t missed a beat with him snapping the football. The Gamecocks rank 10th in the SEC with 30.7 points per game, but that’s deceiving. USC is the only team in its conference to open the season against three BCS opponents. While others could fill up the scoreboard against lesser opponents, South Carolina opened 2013 against North Carolina, Georgia and Vanderbilt. It’s no surprise USC’s offense is clicking at a high level. It hasn’t dipped much since setting a school scoring record in 2010. The Gamecocks scored at least 390 points in each of the past three seasons, and are on pace to continue that streak this fall. In the offseason, many wondered if USC’s offense would be good enough to carry a defense that recently lost talent to the NFL draft. So far it has been, though Shaw didn’t puff his chest out. “Our defense hasn’t played terrible,� Shaw said. “We put them in bad circumstances (Saturday). We gave them great field position, careless turnovers. It’s not like our defense has played bad. “Against Georgia, could they have played better? Yes, but they’ll learn from it, and it’s not like they played bad (Saturday) by any means.� No, but defense hasn’t been the Gamecocks’ strength either. The way USC is producing offensively is just as remarkable as what it’s doing on the scoreboard. The Gamecocks’ 579 yards against Vandy were the second most in a game under Spurrier. USC inserted its backup quarterback on the third drive Saturday, and there was no dropoff. Junior Dylan Thompson has completed 8 of 10 passes this season, and he can’t consistently get on the field because Shaw has been too good. Most teams don’t have that luxury. Perhaps the biggest offseason unknown was how USC’s offense would replace Marcus Lattimore in the backfield. The former running back missed time during his career with injuries, but the Gamecocks were finally forced to find a full-time replacement. Sophomore Mike Davis has filled the void — and then some. Davis ranks third in the SEC with 341 rushing yards and is tied for second with three rushing touchdowns. He’s also a good receiving threat, catching three passes for 67 yards against Vanderbilt. It was just part of what became a memorable night for South Carolina’s offense. If things continue, there could be plenty more to follow. “I felt like we all were clicking on all cylinders,� Davis said.

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Wolverines look to build on 1st victory of season BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com East Clarendon head football coach Dwayne Howell admits he was surprised when Hannah-Pamplico came out the way they did offensively on Friday night. “They had been coming out in Shotgun throwing the ball 70 percent of the time and came out in the I (formation) and ran the ball the whole night,� he explained. “Our kids did a good job adjusting defensively and anytime you get a win you’re pleased.� The Wolverines defense led the team to a 14-3 halftime advantage and EC came away with its first win of the season, 30-10 against the Raiders. Their attention now turns

to a 0-1 Camden Military team on Friday for a 4 p.m. kickoff. The Spartans lost its opener 34-7 to North Surry and were beaten by EC 28-13 last season. “Last year they played us tough and led us at halftime 13-7,� Howell said. “I feel like if we play defense the way we played last Friday we’ve got a good shot to win. There are some things they give us on offense — they’re going to take away the deep ball, so every throw will have to be short.� Looking at the film, the EC coach said Camden Military’s quarterback is pretty good and their running backs have good size, but it’s hard to tell how fast they are. Howell also said that how the Spartans come out both offensively and defensively will be a concern.

TOP PLAYERS from Page B1 their weekly breakfast meeting at 7:15 a.m. at The Quality Inn located at 2390 Broad Street. University of South Carolina running backs coach Everette Sands will be the guest speaker. The fact that McDaniel played despite a bum shoulder didn’t surprise Crolley in the least, he said. “He’s one of our team leaders and he leads by example,� Crolley said. “He’s not a real vocal kid but he’s a competitor. He works as hard as he can every day in practice and on the field. He doesn’t take any shortcuts. “He’s one of those kids that just really enjoys being out there.� The Wilson Hall offense has enjoyed its time out of the field this year thus far, and Ballard and the offensive line are a big reason why, head coach Bruce Lane said. The Barons have already rushed for 761 yards this season, including 320 against Thomas Sumter Academy last week. Ballard was a constant force at left guard, grading out at 87 percent with four knockdown blocks.

SUMTER from Page B1 a 7:30 p.m. showdown. North Augusta is 4-0 and the Jackets haven’t really been challenged in any of their previous games – winning 45-3, 43-6, 45-0 and 5613. “When I took this job, I put

“In the past they’ve come out in the 2-back shotgun formation like Hannah-Pamplico and defensively they’ve given us either a 4-4 or 5-2 defensive look, but we’ll just have to adjust on the fly,� he said. Howell called Friday’s victory a decent defensive performance after the Wolverines opened the season with backto-back losses in HOWELL which they allowed an average of 42 points per game. EC lost its opener 28-0 to Latta then fell 56-24 to Johnsonville. “They came out with a lot of sweeps and we shut that down early,� the EC coach said. “Then they tried to run some option and hurt us once

“I think the consistency is the main thing with Ken,� Lane said. “He’s a returning starter from last year and he’s done a great job with traps and pass blocking on our bootlegs all year.� Despite the solid numbers across the board, WH’s starters have only played for a half each of the last two weeks. “I think that’s a testament to our entire offensive line and the job they’ve done this year,� Lane said. “To have those kinds of numbers really shows how well our guys up front are playing.� Sumter finally earned its first win under head coach Reggie Kennedy, and the Gamecock defense pitched a shutout against Lakewood in the process – 45-0. Rock was a huge part of that, accounting for 11 tackles and three sacks against the Gators. “He’s our pass rusher, and we knew Lakewood liked to pass the ball,� Kennedy said. “We needed him to get pressure on the quarterback and he was able to do that. He’s a senior, a 3-year starter, and this is his time.� Rock’s game wasn’t limited to just damage inflicted in the backfield, though. “He led us in tackles and really helped us control the line of scrimmage,� Kennedy said. “He had one of his best all-around games. He’s a defensive captain, and I think the other guys feed off of his example.�

a star beside the Stratford game and this game,� Kennedy said. “Both quality, quality teams. I think North Augusta is ranked as one of the top 10 teams in 4A.� Part of what makes the Yellow Jackets so tough is their balance on offense. Quarterback Trib Reece was the standout star of NA’s first two games, but running backs Willie McLeod and Deshawn Barnes carried the load the

last two weeks. “They’re a spread team that can throw the ball really well,� Kennedy said. “But they can also go to a 2-tight end set and pound you with the running game as well.� The Gamecocks have been striving towards a similar balance in offense and were able to finally hit the mark against Lakewood. SHS starting quarterback James Barnes threw for 155 yards and three scores

on the option, but other than that they hurt us on some cutback stuff.� The Wolverines made a couple of changes on defense with personnel to give three of their five offensive linemen some rest. They also played with a new inside linebacker and some secondary players due to injuries. “I think that’s been one of our big problems is that in the third or fourth quarter we give out because we have so many people playing both ways,� Howell explained. “If our kids will continue to improve defensively, then I think we’ll be OK. We’re trying different looks up front and we might have found something in the Nickel and maybe mixing it up with the way we did Friday night it might be the best thing for

us.� Offensively quarterbacks Adam Lowder and Jared Hair had big nights for EC. Lowder led the team with 156 rushing yards while Hair had 73 yards and threw for a touchdown. Howell said the team needs to be able to connect with its passing game more once they establish the run. Injuries could once again play a factor for the Wolverines as several players are ailing from various injuries including an offensive tackle and two wide receivers who also play defense. “We don’t have enough depth at the line as it is,� Howell said. “We’ve had to move my tight end to tackle to replace the tackle that we lost and now we can’t go tight end sets because we don’t have a tight end.�

TSA from Page B1 second region contest of the season. The Generals coach feels the contest will give him a better idea of where they are as a team since the remainder of the schedule is against 2A teams after facing a tough early schedule. “It’s hard after playing Orangeburg Prep and Wilson Hall to make a judgement if we’re terrible or whether we’re going to be alright, and the next couple of weeks will be a verification,� Kessinger said. TSA has struggled in key areas of the game and will have to execute better overall if it is to pick up its first win. “We have not tackled well, but I feel but we’ve struggled offensively on who to block,� Kessinger said. “Our execution has been poor, tackling has been poor and just overall aggressiveness or physicality has been poor, so those things have got to improve.� Defense has been a con-

cern as the Generals are allowing 46.6 points per game. The Cavs are averaging 32.3 offensively while holding opponents to just 29. Calhoun Academy is 2-1 overall and 1-0 in league play after a 43-24 victory over Spartanburg Christian to open the season. “We played one 2A team (Spartanburg Christian) and did pretty well offensively scoring 34 points,� Kessinger said. “We’re giving up a little over 40 points a game and we’ve got to tighten that up. We’ve got to get our young fellas to get to the ball and tackle.� TSA did get some good news this week as sophomore running back Jordan Adams will likely play Friday after coming out of Friday’s game against the Barons with an injury. Junior Brian Prewitt will return to the lineup at center but senior wide receiver/quarterback Michal Hoge is still expected to miss about three or four weeks.

while Russell Jenkins and backup QB Hunter Thames led a Gamecock rushing attack that accounted for 270 yards and four TDs. “We wanted to be 60-40 when the year started in terms of run-pass, but the numbers were kind of reversed the first two weeks,� Kennedy said. “I think the big key last week was that we were able to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.�

That will be another goal this week as North Augusta’s 4-3 defense rarely blitzes, but plays extremely solid across the board, Kennedy went on to say. “They’re always where they are supposed to be and they tackle well,� he said. “It’s a testament to them that they’re as good as they are against the run and the pass basically sitting back and playing their assignments.�

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RUFUS RAGIN Rufus Ragin, age 75, was born Feb. 13, 1938, in Clarendon County, to the late Charlie and Maggie Isaac Ragin. Rufus entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was a member of RAGIN Historic Liberty Hill AME Church, Summerton. He leaves to cherish his memories: a daughter, Mary Hopson of Charlotte; two brothers, George W. Ragin and James Ragin, both of Sumter; two sisters, Rutha Holley of Sumter and Luetina Ragin of Summerton; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and a host of other close relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Historic Liberty Hill AME Church, Summerton, with Dr. L.J. Lovett, pastor, officiating. Final resting place will be the church cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Ragin will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today in the chapel of Dyson’s Home for Funerals. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service at 12:30 p.m. The family is receiving friends at the home, 2025 Essex Drive, Sumter. Online condolences can be made at www.dysonshomeforfunerals. com. Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton.

NAN H. FREEMAN Nan Elizabeth Humphrey Freeman, 74, went to live with her heavenly father on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013. Born Sept. 24, 1938, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late John Henderson Humphrey and Grace Owens Humphrey. FREEMAN She was a granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ivey Owens and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Humphrey. Ms. Freeman graduated from Edmunds High School and attended Anderson Junior College in Anderson. She worked in the preschool at Grace Baptist Church and St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. She also worked as a preschool assistant in Sumter School District 17 for 15 years. More recently, she was manager of The Clothes Line on Bultman Drive and managed Deals on Alice Drive. She was a member of the Evening Garden Club, where she held many offices. Survivors include one daughter, Tammy Louise Freeman of Sumter; two sons, Charles William “Will” Freeman Jr. and John Henderson “Johnny” Freeman (Angie), both of Sumter; one grandson, John Anthony “Tony” Freeman; one aunt, Betty Clemmons (Bill) of Memphis, Tenn.; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Myron H. Humphrey. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in the Elmore-

Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. B.J. Drayton officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, Johnny, 896 Trailmore Circle. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial and Tribute Processing Center, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or to Tuomey Hospice Services, c/o The Tuomey Foundation, 102 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIAM M. BLEDSOE GREELEY, Colo. — William Matthew Bledsoe passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at North Medical Center in Greeley. He was a graduate of Sumter High School. He attended The Citadel and the University of South Carolina. Matthew served his BLEDSOE country in the U.S. Marine Corps in Iraq and served as a warrant officer in the US Army. He was completing the AIMS Flight School and EMT program in preparation for a Med-Vac career. He was currently a correctional officer for the state of Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Argus Bledsoe of Greeley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

William Anthony Bledsoe of Aiken; his sister, Mary Katherine Bledsoe Aronson and her husband, Joshua, of Atlanta; and his brother, Thomas McNair Bledsoe of Charlotte. He was a grandson of the late Mayor William and Reona Hodge of Sumter, and Mary Johnson Bledsoe and the late Monroe Preston Bledsoe of Ridge Spring. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Church in Sumter. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the William Matthew Bledsoe Scholarship Fund, c/o Curtis and Croft Law Firm, 325 W. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150.

BERNICE P. KERSHAW Bernice Pringle Kershaw, 92, widow of James Kershaw, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Covenant Place nursing facility in Sumter. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Rachel Galloway Pringle. Mrs. Kershaw was educated in KERSHAW the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Morris College Class of 1944. She completed further studies at the University of Indiana and earned a master’s degree in education. She began her teaching career in Jasper County and later returned to Sumter and was employed with

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School District 2, where she worked for 34 years, until retirement. Mrs. Kershaw was a lifelong member of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Wedgefield and served in many capacities, including: former clerk of church for 45 years; member of the adult Sunday school; former secretary of Missionary Society and the women’s club. Mrs. Kershaw also served her community as a participant of the Shepherd Center, Christian Women’s Club of Sumter, National Education Association (NEA), S.C. Education Association (SCEA), Walk Your Heart Club and Retired Teachers Association. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two infant siblings, Bertie and Thomas; three brothers, Johnny E. Thomas Jr. and Lewis Pringle. Surviving are a daughter, Tommie K. Scott of Conway; a son, Ray A. (Darielle) Kershaw of Sumter; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; nine step-greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy P. Choice of Summerton, Sarah P. Kelly of Wedgefield, Lucille P. Ashley of Dalzell and Thelma E. Pringle of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Clarence “CJ” (Bessie) Pringle of Temple Hills, Md., and Robert Ralph Pringle of Fayetteville, N.C.; and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., Sumter, with the Rev. Larry C. Weston, pastor, the Rev.

Delbert Singleton, officiating, and the Rev. Dr. Charles M. Pee, eulogist. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park cemetery. The public may view from 1 to 8 p.m. today and the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 Main St., Sumter. Mrs. Kershaw will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. for viewing until the hour of service. The family will also receive friends at the residence of Mrs. Kershaw, 1980 N. St. Paul Church Road, Sumter. Please leave a condolence for the family on their memorial website found at palmermemorialchapel.com.

JACQUELINE Y. TAYLOR Jacqueline Yvonne Taylor, 47, departed this life on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. Born April 13, 1966, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late William and Bertha L. Singleton Taylor. The family is receiving friends at the home, 1025 Plowden Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29153. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter. JUDY RUTH HUGHES Judy Ruth Hughes, wife of Minister Billy George Hughes, entered eternal rest on Sept. 17, 2013, at her residence. The family may be contacted at 407 S. Main St., Bishopville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home of Bishopville.

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The 8th Annual Forrest Ray 5K Run and Walk will be held on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at the Sumter County Library. Registration is $20 per runner prior to the race and $25 on the day of the race. Registration on the day of the race begins at 7 a.m. Runners can register ahead of time at the Sumter County Library, the YMCA of Sumter or by going online at StrictlyRunning.com. For more information on the race or sponsorship opportunities, contact the library at (803) 773-7273, by email at sumtecolib@spiritcom.net, or online at www.sumtercountylibrary.org/ ForrestRay5k.htm. BASKETBALL YMCA CHURCH LEAGUE

Registration for the YMCA of Sumter Church Basketball League is under way and runs through Oct. 25. There are leagues for boys and girls ages 3-15. For children ages 3-4, the cost is $25 for a member and $40 for a potential member. For ages 5-15, the cost if $40 for a member and $75 for a potential member. Practice begins in November with the season running from December through February. For more information, call the YMCA at (803) 773-1404 or visit www. ymcasumter.org.

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The Wateree Basketball Officials Association is holding South Carolina High School League Basketball Officials Association training classes for prospective officials on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Sumter County Recreation Department located at 155 Haynsworth Street. The classes are necessary to officiate middle school, junior varsity and varsity high school games. Each training class will cover National Federation rules for high school basketball, South Carolina Basketball Official Association mechanics, and SCBOA exam preparation. The state wide clinic and exam will be held on Nov. 16 at Lexington High School. For more information, contact Granderson James, at (803) 968-2391 or by email at grandersj@aol.com. GOLF CLARENDON GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Clarendon County Recreation Department will be hosting the first Clarendon County Golf Program Tournament on Saturday at Wyboo Golf Club in Manning. The tournament is a fundraiser for its youth golf program. The tournament format will be 4-man Captain’s Choice. The cost to register is $200 per team or $50 per person. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Registration and sign-ins will begin at 11 a.m. Food and drink will be provided. Registration forms need to be sub-

mitted to the recreation department by Wednesday. For more information or to get a registration form, call Wyboo Golf Club at (803) 478-7899 or golf program director Donald Hardy at (803) 473-6652). You can also call the recreation department at (803) 473-3543 or visit it at 3057 Raccoon Road in Manning. KUBALA MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Registration is now open for the Charlie Kubala Memorial Golf Tournament, which is set for Oct. 14 at Beech Creek Golf Club. For more information or to register, go to www.sumtersheriff.org where online registration and payments are available or call Lt. Lee Monahan (803) 436-2161. PAR 4 PETS

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NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS Pursuant to the requirements of 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 2513(b) of the Adoption Act, effective January 1, 1981, notice is hereby given that a hearing was held on 28TH day of August, 2013, at 9:15 O'clock A.M. in Court Room Number 1, Northumberland County Courthouse, 201 Market Street, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801 on the Petition for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights filed by WILLIAM L. COOPER and LEAH A. COOPER, his wife, at which time the Court put an end to all your parental rights in and to DAMIAN MACKENZIE RAY, date of birth January 28, 1999 as follows: FINAL DECREE AND NOW, this 28th day of August, 2013, upon consideration of the Petition for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights and of the Hearing thereon; The Court being satisfied as to the truth of the facts set forth in the Petition and its execution, and that the requirements of the Adoption Act and the Orphan's Court Rules have been satisfied, and therefore the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights is hereby GRANTED, and this Court finds: 1. The Court finds that service has been made via advertisement in both the Daily Item, Sunbury, PA, locally, and "The Item", Sumter, South Carolina, the periodical for the last known locale for the Respondent. It is also noted that the attempt to serve the Respondent at his last known address at the Sumter County Jail via certified mail was returned unable to be forwarded. The Respondent has made no attempts to contact the Northumberland County Court Administrator relative to the hearing set for August 28, 2013. 2. The parent by conduct continuing for a period of at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of the petition has evidenced a settled purpose of relinquishing parental claim to said child and has refused or failed to perform parental duties (23 Pa.C.S.A. §2511(a)(1)); 3. The repeated continued incapacity, abuse, neglect or refusal of the parent has caused the child to be without essential parental care, control, or subsistence necessary for her physical and mental well-being and the conditions and causes of the incapacity, abuse, neglect or refusal cannot or will not be remedied by said parent (23 Pa.C.S.A. §2511(a)(2)); 3. The Court further finds that all the parental rights and duties to DAMIAN MACKENZIE RAY, born January 29, 1999 have been involuntarily relinquished forever by DALLAS STEVEN GIFT, natural father and are hereby terminated; 4. The natural father has not been in

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contact with the child (who is now fourteen (14) years of age) since the child was approximately one (1) year old in the year 2000. The child would not know natural father if he were in the same room with him. There has been no bond established between the natural father and the child whatsoever. No bonding assessment is required. It is clear from the testimony that there is a strong bond between the child and the proposed adoptive father.

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ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that all custody rights, parental rights and duties of DALLAS STEVEN GIFT, natural father, in respect to DAMIAN MACKENZIE RAY, born January 28, 1999 are hereby awarded to petitioners, LEAH A. COOPER, natural mother, and WILLIAM L. COOPER, step-father, husband and wife, the proposed adoptive parents.

The following vehicle was abandoned at Southpark Towing, 5229 Turbeville Hwy, Turbeville, SC 29162. Described as a 1996 Acura, VIN #JH4KA9657TC00091. Total due for storage and repairs is $5150.00 as of Sept. 16, 2013 plus $25 per day thereafter; . Owner is asked to call (843) 598-1059. If not claimed in 30 days, it will be turned over to the Magistrate's Office for public sale.

LEAH A. COOPER, natural mother, and WILLIAM L. COOPER, step-father, husband and wife, the proposed adoptive parents, shall, from the date of this Decree, have full authority to proceed with the adoption DAMIAN MACKENZIE RAY without further consent or notification of DALLAS STEVEN GIFT, natural father. A copy of this Order shall immediately be served upon DALLAS STEVEN GIFT, natural father, in order to notify the natural father whose rights are hereby terminated. The natural notified:

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1. You have the right to file an appeal of this Decree with the Pennsylvania Superior Court within thirty (30) days of the entry of this Decree. 2. Not withstanding the termination of your parental rights, you have a continuing right as a birth parent to voluntarily place on file and update personal and medical history information, whether or not the medical condition is in existence or discoverable at the time of the present adoption. The information you choose to provide could be important to the child's present and future medical needs. Requests to release information will be honored if the request is submitted by a child 18 years of age or older. The law also permits the court to honor requests for information submitted by the proposes adoptive parents or legal guardians of adoptees under the age of 18. All information will be maintained and distributed in a manner, which fully protects your privacy. 3. You may obtain the appropriate form to file medical history information by contacting the Adoption Medical History Registry at the following address and/or phone number: Department of Public Welfare Adoption Medical History Registry Hillcrest, Second Floor P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675 Telephone: 1-800-227-0225. Medical history information forms may also be obtained locally by contacting one of the following agencies: a. Your county's Children and Youth Services Agency b. Any private licensed adoption agency c. Your county Register and Recorder's Office. 4. Due to the uncertainty of any known address with respect to the natural father, the court hereby

Abandoned Vehicle Notice The following vehicle was abandoned at Southpark Towing, 5229 Turbeville Hwy, Turbeville, SC 29162. Described as a 1990 Nisssan, VIN #JNIGB22BOLU502641. Total due for storage and repairs is $385.00 as of Sept. 16, 2013 plus $25 per day thereafter; . Owner is asked to call (843) 598-1059. If not claimed in 30 days, it will be turned over to the Magistrate's Office for public sale.

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Defendants TO THE DEFENDANTS HEREIN: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the undersigned attorneys at their offices, 935 Broad Street, P.O. Drawer 39, Camden, SC 29020, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DuBose-Robinson, PC Jonathan M. Robinson, Esquire J. Kennedy DuBose, Jr., Esquire John K. DuBose, III, Esquire H. Homas Morgan, Jr.

The family of the late Patricia H. Kornegay expresses their sincere thanks to the community, friends, family and New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church family. For your cards, calls, flowers, during the passing of our sister. Submitted by The Kornegay & Hodge Family

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PETS & ANIMALS Dogs AKC Maltese pups, snow white little pups with button eyes are 6 wks. Shots/dewormed UTD. $500 each. Call 803-499-1360 to get your baby & his baby bag today. Health guarantee in writing.

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Auctions Estate of Conrad Niemann ONLINE ONLY AUCTION Furniture, collectibles Quality furnishings Fine rugs & more! Bidding ends 9/19 Details & Bidding at www.jrdixonauctions.com Rafe Dixon, SCAL 4059 (803) 774-6967

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EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time The SC Army National Guard wants High School Juniors, Seniors, Grads and GED holders, and Prior Service! Ask about college tuition. Receive paid technical training and more while serving your Country and Community on a part-time basis. Call now for this great opportunity! SSG Michael Wright 803-667-0985 SSG Lorraine Lordy 803-360-1979 Experienced HVAC installers. Must have valid driver license, tools and own truck. Call 803-825-9075 Mike Residential Plumber needed. Exp. req. & must have tools & transportation. Call 491-4616 Experienced cake decorator needed Immediately Apply at 1106 Broad St (Baskin Robbins) Got Bills Left Before The Next Paycheck Is Due? Great recession proof career for people who are not afraid to talk to other people and can motivate themselves to get out and work. You must have reliable transportation and a drivers license! Please apply in person, 10:00 on 9/18/13 bring resume and be prepared to fill out application for 100% commission sales position at Evergreen/Hillside Memorial Park, 802 N. Guignard Drive Sumter, SC 29150 Bread Route Local delivery of Arnold Bread & Thomas' Breakfast. Grocery or related exp. needed. Fax resume to 843-626-3318 or call 843-448-5463 If you are not afraid to work in a cemetery, we have a family service position available. Apply in person at 802 N. Guignard Drive Wed. Sept. 18, 2013 only at 1:00. "In Home Sales" Do you miss the excitement of it? Would you like to earn $400 per sale? With no credit turn downs? Commission only. For confidential interview, Apply in person Wed.9//18//13 AT 1:00 at 802 N. Guignard Drive

14 foot Trampoline. Good condition. NO NET. $60 OBO. Call 803-983-3458 8am-9pm.

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Call Gene 934-6734 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 Lazy Boy over sized Recliner , maroon, excellent cdtn. Asking $400. Call 469-6212 Church Furniture and supplies for Sale. Contact Rev. Dr. Cokley Richburg at (803)696-3286

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Need construction superintendent. Please fax resume to 864-220-5900 Mechanic needed at busy car lot. Salary based on Exp. Apply in person, at 1282 N. Lafayette Dr. NO PHONE CALLS!!! Valid Driver's License Required. Must have own tools. Exp. Bartenders & Servers needed. Apply within Sunset Country Club, Mon - Fri, 8 am - 3 pm, 1005 Golfcrest Rd. .

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RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments SOUTH FORGE APTS. 1 & 2BR, Water, stove & frig furnished. Linda at 803-494-8443 2br/2ba, new appl., floors & paint. W/D hook up $650/mo. or $30,000 for sale. Call 983-8792 or 795-9669. Credit Check required. Whitaker Trust Fall Special at Dillon Trace Apts. with 12 month lease. 1st month rent free. Call 469-6063 607-7222

4BR 2BA MH LR , Den W/fireplace, Large Fenced backyard, Dalzell Area. Payments Approx $375 MO. Owner Fin. with $7K Down. Call 803 236-5953 Country Home w/3 acres of land : 1130 Pudding Swamp Rd. Asking $115,000 OBRO. 803-469-9294 or 803-491-6905

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Shepherd’s Center offers classes, activities BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com

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resh from summer hiatus, the Shepherd’s Center of Sumter staff has compiled a schedule of classes for its fall Adventures in Learning program. Registration is already under way for the Sept. 26-Nov. 14 session, which offers classes in myriad subjects, ranging from Bible study to line dancing to small engine repair — and beyond. Membership in the Shepherd’s Center is open to anyone 50 years old and older; dues are $13 for the rest of the year, with the class registration fee $15 if paid by Sept. 20, $20 thereafter. Executive Director Jeanette Roveri said there are 325 active members now, “but the fall session is when we Shepherd’s Center seem to get Fundraisers sponsored by more new the center this fall are: members. • Spaghetti Dinner We’re always hoping for more 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 25 Swan Lake Presbyterian people to join. Church We have such a 912 Haynsworth St. good time.” $6 adults/$3 children Last month, • Flea market/bake sale 46 members, 7 a.m. Nov. 2 including Roveri, spent a week in New York City. “We had such a great time,” she said. “We went to China Town, shopped on Fifth Avenue and visited Times Square and took a harbor cruise to see the Statue of Liberty. We had a lot of good food, and we visited the 9-11 Memorial.” The center is currently signing up members for a 4-day, 3-night trip to Washington, D.C., where they’ll have a guided tour around the nation’s capital, visit the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, Embassy Row, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, the Smithsonian Institution and several other places. “We’ve also got some day trips in the works,” Roveri said. “We’re looking at a trip to Concord Mills (huge shopping mall) in North Carolina or outlets at the beach, Camden, Pearl Fryar’s topiary in Bishopville, that kind of thing. We love shopping!” The center also collaborates with AARP to offer a driver’s safety course to

The Shepherd’s Center members include many good cooks, so cooking competitions are popular. Last year, Jim Breznay got in the spirit of the One Pot Cook-Off. The event is one of several fundraisers sponsored by the center each year. Around two dozen local cooks entered the contest.

The Shepherd’s Center is also continuing its tradition of offering public information classes presented by knowledgeable speakers at no charge. Held in the Boyle Bible Room at Trinity United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, these comprise: Sept. 26 – Medicare, Affordable Care Act for Seniors; Crystal Strong, Lt. Governor’s office Oct. 3 – Emergency preparedness, Chief Patty Patterson Oct. 10 – Green energy choices, David LePage Oct. 17 – Scams & scammers, Lt. Don Florence Oct. 24 – Fall & winter gardening, Master Gardener Jesse Bornin Oct. 31 – Native Americans in S.C., Tracy Pender Nov. 17 – Dental health, Dr. Carolyn Brown Nov. 14 – Topiary, Pearl Fryar

the public. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate entitling them to discounts on their car insurance. Adventures in Learning comprises seven class periods on Thursdays, with the first beginning at 9 a.m. and the last at 4 p.m. Some classes last one hour, others two, and some overlap. A complete schedule of classes is available at the center, 24 Council St. Some classes and activities are also scheduled on other days, some at other locations. These include card games, bowling, quilting, wreath making and yoga. Regular Thursday classes include: Short stories, geography, Shepherd’s Singers, china painting, tai chi, bead weaving, knitting, low impact aerobics,

creative stamping, board games, crochet, advanced quilting canasta, hand and foot (card game) and beginning sign language. “This is our first time offering sign language,” Roveri said. “Rhetta Sanders, who teaches at Millwood Elementary School, will be teaching it at 4 p.m.” Jo Geddings will also offer a wreathmaking class during fall session. “The wreaths are going to be a little bit different,” Roveri said. “The class is only six weeks, while our others are eight weeks. Jo will be doing fall- and Thanksgiving-themed wreaths starting on Oct. 8, and then in November, the class will make Christmas wreaths using natural materials.”

The Shepherd’s Center depends on support from local congregations, individuals, civic organizations, businesses and foundations. The concept of the organization is to “sustain mature adults desiring to live independently; to provide them opportunities to use their experience, training and skills in significant social roles; to enhance life satisfaction and enable self-realization through artistic expression, community service, caring relationships, lifelong learning and discovery of inner resources; to assist them in access to needed services; and to demonstrate life at its best in later maturity, providing attractive role models for those approaching mature adulthood,” according to center literature. For complete information about Adventures in Learning, call the Shepherd’s Center of Sumter at (803) 773-1944 to request a brochure or go by the office at 24 Council St. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Celebrated pianist in recital at USC Sumter FROM STAFF REPORTS German-born pianist Andreas Klein will present a lecture recital at noon Monday, Sept. 23, at the University of South Carolina Sumter. The recital will be held in the Nettles Auditorium and is free and open to the public. Andreas Klein has distinguished himself as a dynamic and compelling performer with his command of a wide range of tonal colors and imaginative inter-

pretations. The New York Times declared him “A fascinating artist with all the indispensable qualities: temperament, taste, touch, tone, the four Ts of pianism” and “A pianist who makes silences sound like music.” Klein’s career as orchestra soloist and recitalist has taken him to the world’s most prestigious venues, from London’s Wigmore Hall, Berlin’s Philharmonic Hall, New York’s Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully

Hall, to Washington’s Kennedy Center. In Europe as well as in the U.S, Mexico and the Middle East, he has gained critical acclaim for his performances in major cities such as Berlin, Rome, Milan, Bern, Leipzig, Dresden, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Damascus and Mexico City. His signature repertoire includes all Mozart and Beethoven concerti. The Tagesspiegel in Ber-

lin raved about his Mozart Piano Concerto KV 459 with the legendary Berlin Philharmonic: “humorous flamboyancy and impeccable technique, grace, melodious sound and plenty of brilliance.” Klein was invited to perform with other important orchestras in Germany including the Berlin Symphony and the Stuttgart Radio Symphony, the latter with which he was the first to premiere and record Mendelssohn’s Concerto in A minor.

MDR Radio’s broadcast of the Frank and Liszt concerti with the Halle Orchestra received acclaim from listeners nationwide. Klein is a graduate of the Juilliard School and complemented his studies with the legendary Claudio Arrau and Nikita Magaloff. Copies of his dissertation on the Chopin Etudes are in the libraries of the Chopin Society in Vienna and in Leipzig, as well as downloadable from Rice University Library.

USC Sumter Music Instructor Jane Luther Smith is the host and can be contacted at jlsmith@uscsumter.edu or (803) 938-3831 for more information.

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Apple pie in an hour? As easy as it is delicious BY ALISON LADMAN Associated Press Writer As satisfying as it is to eat freshly picked apples straight up and unadorned, the chill of fall makes it equally tempting to head back to the kitchen and bake them into a pie. But that’s where most people get tripped up. They fear a fussy pie crust. They loath a long baking time or a persnickety filling. So we decided to come up with an easy apple tart that uses a fuss-free crust and comes together in under an hour. Even better — because the filling is only gently cooked on the stovetop, the apples retain more of their crisp, fresh, justpicked flavor. EASY AUTUMN APPLE TART

Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 12 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup apple cider 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat an 11-inch removable bottom tart pan with baking spray. In a food processor, combine the butter, sugar and 1/4

teaspoon of the salt. Pulse several times. Add the flour and pulse to combine, scraping down the sides of the work bowl as needed. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Press the dough evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Poke the bottom all over with a fork. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. While the crust bakes, make the filling. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the apples, vinegar, brown sugar, cider, cinnamon and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, gently stirring to promote even cooking but without breaking the apples, until just tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. In a small glass, mix together the cornstarch and water. Add to the apples and cook, stirring gently, for 2 minutes or until thickened. When the crust and apples are cooked, spoon the apples into the crust, arranging them in concentric circles if desired. Pour any extra juices over the surface of the apples. Serve warm or room temperature. Nutrition information per serving: 270 calories; 120 calories from fat (44 percent of total calories); 14 g fat (9 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 35 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 19 g sugar; 2 g protein; 85 mg sodium. EDITOR’S NOTE: Alison Ladman is a recipe developer for the AP. Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ CrustAndCrumbCo

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This easy apple tart uses a fuss-free crust that comes together in under an hour. The filling is cooked on the stovetop so the apples retain more of their just-picked flavor.

A pancake robust enough to serve for dinner BY J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor

SAUSAGE AND APPLE DUTCH BABY

As families get back into their school year routines, there will be many cool autumn nights when the comfort and speed of warm breakfast foods would be just the thing to finish the day. But having breakfast for dinner doesn’t mean the meal can’t have a savory side. When we think of one-pot dinners, we generally gravitate to stir-fries and casseroles. But a baked pancake is a fine choice, too, particularly when you add sausage and apples. For this weeknight recipe, I started with a basic Dutch baby, a common baked pancake. But I spiked the pancake with crumbled breakfast sausage and chopped apples, a delicious and filling combination that blends savory and sweet flavors. For a leaner take, you could substitute chicken sausage. Just be sure to go for a flavor that will work with the apples and cinnamon. Because salty sausage loves the sweet accent of sugar, this pancake gets driz-

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Sausage and Apple Dutch Baby is a hearty meal that is ready in 30 minutes.

zled with maple syrup just before serving. But if you’d rather ditch the sweet, you could sprinkle the top with

grated Parmesan or even cheddar cheese and return it to the oven for another minute.

Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6 3 eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch salt 1 pound loose breakfaststyle pork sausage meat 3 medium apples, divided 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon sugar Maple Syrup, to serve Heat the oven to 400 F. In a blender, combine the eggs, flour, milk, yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Blend until very smooth, then set aside. Alternatively, the batter can be made in a bowl using a whisk. Coat a large cast-iron or oven-safe non-stick skillet with cooking spray, then heat it over medium-high. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat, until just starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and core 2 of the apples, then cut them into 1/2-inch chunks. Add the cut apples and onion to the skillet, then saute until they

are just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Spread the sausageapple mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet and remove the pan from the heat. Core the remaining apple then cut it crosswise into very thin slices. A mandoline is best for this, but a food processor or careful knife work is fine, too. Pour the batter evenly over the sausage-apple mixture. Tilt the pan as needed to ensure it spreads evenly in the pan. Arrange the apple slices over the top of the batter; it’s fine if they overlap. Sprinkle the apples with the sugar, then bake for 20 minutes To serve, slice into wedges and drizzle with maple syrup. Nutrition information per serving: 380 calories; 150 calories from fat (39 percent of total calories); 17 g fat (5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 145 mg cholesterol; 39 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 25 g sugar; 17 g protein; 460 mg sodium. J.M. Hirsch is the food editor for The Associated Press. He blogs at http://www. LunchBoxBlues.com and tweets at http://twitter.com/ JM_Hirsch. Email him at jhirsch@ap.org

Pulled pork makes friends with soba noodle soup BY ALISON LADMAN Associated Press Writer We tend to associate pulled pork with Southern-style barbecue. But for this hearty fall soup, we decided to take our favorite moist and tender pork in a decidedly Japanese direction. We started by marinating medallions of pork tenderloin in garlic and oil. Time is your friend here, so don’t hesitate to let it go overnight. Then we saute

onions and shiitake mushrooms until brown, and bring that and the pork to a simmer in chicken broth. Once the pork is tender, we use forks to pull it into delicious strands. Add some fresh ginger and soba noodles and you have a fresh, warming take on pulled pork. SHIITAKE GINGER NOODLE SOUP WITH GARLIC PORK

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Servings: 8 1-pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch medallions 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided Two 6-ounce containers shiitake mushrooms, stalks discarded, sliced 1 large yellow onion, sliced 6 cups (1 1/2 quarts) low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons grated

fresh ginger 6.2 ounces soba noodles (two-thirds of a 9.3ounce package) 3 scallions, sliced Salt and ground black pepper In a zip-close plastic bag, combine the pork medallions, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Shake to coat evenly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. When ready to cook, in a large saucepan over medium-high, heat the

remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add the pork and garlic from the bag, along with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to a plate. Using 2 forks, shred the pork pieces, then return the meat to

the pot. Add the ginger and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the scallions and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Nutrition information per serving: 230 calories; 60 calories from fat (26 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 35 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 18 g protein; 260 mg sodium.

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Flexible soup is both hearty and creamy This soup is a stickto-your ribs flexitarian special. Make it with chicken broth and prosciutto and you end up with a carnivore’s delight. Make it with vegetable stock and no prosciutto and you’ve got a vegetarian’s delight. Either way, it’s plenty hearty. The potatoes give it body and creaminess. The spinach and kale give it earthiness and a bright green color. The greens also happen to be nutritional superstars — both spinach and kale are terrific sources of vitamins A, C and K, not to mention fiber. For folks who generally find kale a little too assertive, the time to eat it is now, in the cooler months, when its taste is milder. And given kale’s current “it� vegetable status, you’ll certainly have no trouble finding it at the store. Some supermarkets even carry the bagged shredded leaves, as convenient as pre-washed lettuce or shredded slaw mix. For the potatoes, I went with Yukon gold because I like their buttery taste and because they hold their shape when cooked, unlike high-starch, thickskinned baking potatoes. However, any potato will do as long as you cut it into 1-inch chunks. If the only spuds you have on hand are baking potatoes (such as russets), just be sure to peel them first. Otherwise, the skin will be too chewy in the soup. There’s very little fat in this recipe. The vegetarian version uses just 2 tablespoons of extravirgin olive oil and half an ounce of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. A little bit of that justly celebrated cheese goes a long way. And carnivores can keep the fat content low by trimming off the prosciutto’s fat. What’s that? The little Mario Batali devil on your shoulder insists that the flavor will go bye-bye along with the fat? Not necessarily. I was thrilled to discover that if you briefly bake the prosciutto on a rack in the oven, it becomes downright bacon-esque — crisp, salty and redolent of pork. Just be sure to pull the prosciutto out of the oven before it is completely crisp. It will continue cooking even outside the oven. If it doesn’t reach the desired state within a minute or two, slide it back into the oven and give it another quick jolt. Now you’ve got all the flavor you — or your inner Mario — could ask for. Just keep an eye on the salt in the rest of the recipe. Both the cheese and the meat are high in sodium. POTATO AND GREENS SOUP WITH PARMESAN TOASTS

Start to finish: 1 hour (40 minutes active) Servings: 4 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound Yukon gold

(or other thin-skinned potatoes), cut into 1-inch chunks 4 to 5 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 6 cups packed torn kale leaves 6 cups packed baby spinach leaves 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste Salt 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto Twelve 1/2-inchthick diagonally cut slices of baguette 1/2 ounce finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Heat the oven to 400 F. In a large saucepan over medium, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the potatoes, 4 cups of the stock

and the wine. Bring to a boil, cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the kale, cover the pan, then simmer for another 10 minutes. Add the spinach and the pepper flakes, cover, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Working in 2 batches, transfer about 3 cups total of the soup solids with a little added broth each time, to a blender and puree until smooth. Be careful, hot foods expand in the blender. Return the puree to the saucepan, add salt to taste and the additional cup of stock if necessary to achieve the desired texture. Heat until hot. Meanwhile, set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the prosciutto slices in a single layer on the rack, then bake on the oven’s middle rack for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they begin to crisp. Remove the rack from the sheet pan and set it on the

counter to let the prosciutto cool. When cool, crumble the prosciutto. Arrange the baguette slices in single layer on the sheet pan and brush them with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Bake them on the oven’s middle shelf until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over them, return the slices to the oven and bake until the cheese is just melted, 1 to 2 minutes. To serve, ladle the soup into 4 bowls, then top each portion with some of the prosciutto crisps and 3 toasts on the side. Nutrition information per serving: 630 calories; 120 calories from fat (19 percent of total calories); 13 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 25 mg cholesterol; 96 g carbohydrate; 8 g THE ASSOCIATED PRESS fiber; 5 g sugar; 31 g protein; 1,640 mg sodi- Potato and Greens Soup is served with with Parmesan um. Toasts.

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dinner. Here are some fun, kid-friendly recipes to try at home to help encourage your kids to eat a healthy serving of green beans. “Florida green beans are great with a dip. Try them with hummus, ranch or any of your favorite dressings,” suggested Justin Timineri, Executive Chef and Culinary Ambassador, Florida Department of Agriculture and THE POWER OF GREEN Consumer Services. Green beans are a flavorful way to eat healthy all year around. You can find more • They are a good source of dietary fiber. delicious recipes for • Green beans contain vitamin C and folic acid. • They are also an important source of potassium and many micronutrients. Florida green beans • One cup of cooked, fresh green beans has only 30 calories and no fat, sodium or cholesterol. at http://bit.ly/flsnapWhen choosing beans, look for plump, crisp beans that are reasonbeans. ably well shaped. The beans should have even color with fresh blossom ends and snap readily when broken. Many people prefer smaller beans, which are usually more tender.

GREEN BEAN STIR-FRY Yield: 4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups fresh green beans, ends trimmed 2 cups sweet bell peppers, sliced 2 cups zucchini, sliced thin 1 cup carrot, sliced thin 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon black and white sesame seeds Preheat large sauté pan or wok over medium high heat. Add olive oil to preheated pan. Carefully add all vegetables to preheated pan. Cook vegetables for 4 to 7 minutes or until desired doneness. Add honey and soy sauce to pan and stir to combine. Serve stir-fry with rice and garnish with sesame seeds. Chef’s tip: Add favorite vegetables in place of the ones listed in recipe. Kids can: Snap green beans and help measure honey and soy.

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GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1/2 pound fresh green beans, washed, ends trimmed and cut into thirds 2 pounds potatoes, washed, peeled and diced large 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt 2 lemons, juiced 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine 1/4 cup olive oil Sea salt to taste Fresh ground pepper to taste Fill large sized stock pot 3/4 of the way full and lightly salt water. Bring lightly salted water to rolling boil over medium-high heat. Fill medium-sized mixing bowl halfway with ice and water. Add trimmed and cut green beans to boiling water and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Using hand strainer, remove green beans from boiling water and place them into ice water to stop cooking. The green beans should be crisp-tender and vibrant green. After green beans have cooled down, remove from ice water and set aside. Carefully add cut potatoes to same boiling water greens beans were cooked in. Cook potatoes in boiling water for around 15 minutes depending on size. The potatoes should be slightly firm, yet tender to the bite. Using colander placed in the sink, drain potatoes and run cold water over them to cool off and stop cooking. In large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, parsley and olive oil. Stir yogurt mixture to combine. Taste potato salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep potato salad cold in refrigerator and stir before serving. Kids can: Help combine ingredients for dressing.

GREEN BEAN POUFS Yield: 4 servings 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed 1 can prepared crescent roll dough Fill large sized stock pot 3/4 of the way full and lightly salt water. Bring lightly salted water to rolling boil over medium-high heat. Fill medium-sized mixing bowl halfway with ice and water. Add trimmed and cut green beans to boiling water and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Using hand strainer, remove green beans from boiling water and place them into ice water to stop cooking. The green beans should be crisp-tender and vibrant green. After green beans have cooled down, remove from ice water and set aside. Dry blanched green beans with paper towel. Open tube of prepared crescent roll dough. Cut each dough roll into strips. Wrap bunches of 3 green beans in spiral manner and place on cookie sheet. Continue process until all dough and green beans are used. Bake wrapped green beans until the dough is cooked and golden brown. Let cool and serve. Kids can: Wrap dough around the green beans.

MINI GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE Yield: 4 servings 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon olive oil Fill large sized stock pot 3/4 of the way full and lightly salt water. Bring lightly salted water to rolling boil over medium-high heat. Fill medium-sized mixing bowl halfway with ice and water. Add trimmed and cut green beans to boiling water and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Using hand strainer, remove green beans from boiling water and place them into ice water to stop cooking. The green beans should be crisp-tender and vibrant green. After green beans have cooled down, remove from ice water and set aside. Preheat oven to 370°F. Divide blanched green beans evenly into four mini casserole dishes. Add an even amount of cheese on top of green beans. In small bowl, combine panko bread crumbs and olive oil. Mix ingredients to combine. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture on top of green beans and cheese. Place mini green bean casseroles in oven and bake until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool before serving. Kids can: Add shredded cheese to the top of green beans.

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