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Free shoes make ‘Happy Feet’ Rotary clubs partner for annual program BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com More than 275 children are expected to receive a free pair of shoes this week thanks to two local Rotary International clubs. This is the fourth year Rotary Club of Sumter Palmetto has participated in the program called “Happy Feet.” The club asks guidance counselors at each of the 16 elementary schools in Sumter School District to submit the names of 10 students who deserve a free pair of shoes. Once selected, parents are sent a voucher form to take to a designated shoe store to redeem for a pair of shoes with a $30 limit. Participants can pay the difference if the shoes they select are more than $30. Cornelius Leach, assistant superintendent of instruction for the district and a member of Rotary Club of Sumter Palmetto, said Rotary District 7770 provided a grant of $2,550, matched by the local club for a total of $5,100, to pay for the shoes. More than 150 students were given shoes Thursday at The Shoe Department, 1025 Broad St., which was chosen because of its variety of shoes available, Leach said. Shelly Galloway, president of Rotary Club of Sumter Palmetto and the public information coordinator for the school district, said the program offers something special. “The Happy Feet project is a wonderful way for the Rotary Club to give back to the community,” she said. “We do a variety of service projects, but it always means a lot when we can make a difference in the life of a child.” Shawna Newkirk, whose two boys were selected for the project, said she appreciated the project because it “takes a burden off your chest.” In the last three years, the Pal-

Academic test scores fluctuate Some local districts see improvements on standardized exams BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Sumter School District showed gains in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate scores from last year, while showing a drop in SAT scores and little movement even in ACT scores from last year. The test scores were released by S.C. Department of Education today. The scores were based on graduating public school seniors who took the exams in 2015.

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Zykwana Oliver, 4, gives a thumb’s up as Letha Oliver fits him with a pair of shoes Thursday as part of the Rotary Club of Sumter Palmetto’s “Happy Feet” program. metto club has donated more than 700 pairs of shoes through the matching grant program. On Saturday, the Rotary Club of Sumter, a separate local club from the Palmetto club, will provide about 125 pairs of shoes to children from the six elementary schools in the City of Sumter. Jeanie Crotts, a past president and the special projects coordinator for the club, said this is the

first year her club has received a matching grant of $2,500. She said her Rotary club selected Jack’s Shoes, 337 W. Liberty St., because Abe Stern, owner of the store, is a member of her club. Saturday’s Happy Feet event will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Students for both programs have already been selected by guidance counselors, and their parents have been notified.

The AP Exam is a test that students in Advancement Placement courses take in each subject area at the end of the semester. Sumter High School surpassed the national and state averages on the AP exam. The percentage of examinations with scores of three or higher, considered passing, for Sumter High School students was 65 percent compared to 56 percent for the nation and 57 percent for the state. “We are very happy to receive this great news,” said Sumter High School Principal Nicholas Pearson. “It comes as no surprise due to the hard work our teachers and students put into implementing various instructional strategies. I truly believe that these results are a reflection of dedicated students applying themselves as students. “Here at Sumter High, we’re going to continue to challenge our students so they are prepared for our global society.” Scores for Manning High School, in Clarendon 1, and Scott’s Branch High School, in Clarendon 2, which also have AP programs, were not available, because there were fewer than five students who took the AP exams.

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Hull of 1st sub in history to sink enemy warship revealed BY BRUCE SMITH The Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON — The hull of the first submarine in history to sink an enemy warship has been cleaned and revealed for the first time in 150 years. After a year of painstaking work, scientists using small chisels and hand tools have removed encrusted sand, sediment and rust from the outside of the hand-cranked Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley. Now, the outside appears much as it did when the Hunley and its eightman crew rammed a spar with a powder charge into the USS Housatonic and sank the Union blockade ship off South Carolina in 1864. But scientists said Thursday that cleaning the hull didn’t solve the mystery of why the Hunley itself sank with its crew before returning from its mission.

NO SMOKING GUN ... Cleaning the hull showed some dents on both sides of the submarine. But scientists say it’s not clear when the dents occurred. The Hunley sank twice before it went on its 1864 mission, though it also could have been dented at the

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time of the Housatonic attack or later when the sub sat for decades on the ocean floor off Charleston. “If there was a smoking gun, we would have seen it a long time ago,” said Johanna Rivera-Diaz, a conservator with the Hunley project.

... BUT MORE CLUES The most significant find from cleaning the hull is an indication that a wooden boom at the front of the Hunley that supported the spar with the powder charge was damaged in the attack. It appeared as if the boom had been pushed back into the sub. That would be consistent with the boom striking a vessel, said Michael Scafuri, an archaeologist with the project.

A LOT OF WORK The conservation team has laboriously removed about 1,200 pounds of sediment and other gunk from the outside hull of the Hunley, which was built in an attempt to break the Union blockade that was strangling Charleston. That’s roughly the same weight as a grand piano.

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A conservationist sprays water on the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley, the first submarine in history to sink an enemy warship, in a lab in North Charleston on Thursday. marine, which was discovered in 1995 and brought to a conservation lab in North Charleston 15 years ago, is to remove encrusted sediment from the inside.

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Most Wanted suspect Sanders turns himself in Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Devante Ricardo Sanders, also known as “Rico,” of 117 Lincoln Ave., Sumter, and charged him with first degree criminal sexual conduct Wednesday night. Sanders, who was named to the agency’s Most SANDERS Wanted list earlier in the week, surrendered to the sheriff’s office and was taken into custody without incident, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Sanders was wanted in connection with a Sept. 4 incident in the 200 block of Murphy Street in which a woman was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted. Sanders also has multiple bench warrants for contempt of magistrate court, and is on probation on drug possession charges. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services assisted the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office in the search for Sanders, according to the release. The suspect was transported to the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, where he remains in custody, the release said.

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested one man Thursday morning and is searching for three others allegedly involved in a group attack on a man in Pinewood earlier this week. According to sheriff’s office reports, the four men allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old man at a residence in the FLOYD 7000 block of Connector Road in Pinewood early Tuesday morning. The victim fled from the JOE scene on foot HENDERSON and was later treated by Sumter County Emergency Medical Services for non-life-threatening injuries to the head and body.

Mark James Floyd, 32, of 7089 Connector Road, Pinewood, was arrested after a traffic stop and is charged with assault and battery, first degree, for his alleged involvement in the incident, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Floyd was transported to SumterLee Regional Detention ARD Center and is awaiting a bond hearing. The other three suspects — William Ard, 24, JOSHUA of 840 Aull HENDERSON St. in Sumter; Joshua Troy Henderson, 19, of 4851 Ribbon Road in Sumter; and Joseph Henderson Jr., 21, of 4845 Ribbon Road in Sumter — all face

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first degree assault and battery charges for the alleged assault. Ard is described as a white male standing 6 foot 1 inch and weighing 200 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. Joshua Henderson is described as a white male standing 5 foot 5 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds with brown hair, green eyes and tattoos on his right shoulder and left forearm. Joseph Henderson Jr. is described as a white male standing 5 foot 9 inches tall and weighing 125 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes and tattoos on his right and left forearms, chest and back. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of either of the Hendersons or Ard is asked to contact Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436-2000 or Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718.

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Friend of Charleston church shooter arrested COLUMBIA — An official says a friend of the white man who shot nine black churchgoers to death has been arrested. The official close to the investigation spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the individual was not authorized to talk publicly about the case. It’s not immediately clear what charges 21-year-old Joey Meek faces. Authorities notified Meek last month they had begun investigating him for lying to investigators and failing to report a crime. Meek has said Dylann Roof, the alleged church shooter, stayed with him before the June 17 shootings at Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal.

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A Sumter man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter of another man that resulted from an argument that turned violent. Camara Atiba Jordan, 24, formerly of 138 Carolina Ave., pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter of Quentin Lavern Green, 36, in a shooting incident that occurred in the 400 block of Loring Drive on Oct. 30, 2013. Jordan pled guilty after a twoand a-half-day trial at the Sumter County Judicial Center, and right before closing arguments were scheduled to take place. Third Circuit Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney III said Jordan was initially charged with murder, but the sentence was reduced to voluntary manslaughter after the defendant pled guilty, and because of several factors that came out in the testimony of the trial. Jordan’s attorney, Calvin K. Hastie Sr., said his client had gone to Green’s home to purchase marijuana with several of his friends. According to Sumter Police Department reports, witnesses indicated Jordan and Green got into a verbal altercation which turned physical in the yard of the victim’s home. Jordan pursued Green inside the home where he shot the victim, according to reports. Green sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the coroner’s reports. The suspect fled the scene before law enforcement arrived but was picked up by investigators several blocks away shortly after the incident, according to reports. Reports indicated Jordan had been shot in the foot. Jordan’s attorney said it was unclear, however, who had shot him. Detectives said at the time that this was an isolated incident involving individuals who knew each other and that the dispute stemmed from “name calling.”

Police ice YETI cooler bandits; 3 teenagers in custody BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Sumter Police Department says it has a handle on the case of the ice cooler bandits, whose cold-hearted escapades put a chill on some people’s summer activities. Three teenagers have been charged in connection with two incidents involving the theft of the popular Yeti coolers. A news release from the department said cool-headed detectives were able to link the three teens — ages 18, 16 and 15 — to a cooler that was reportedly stolen between Sept. 10 and Sept. 12 from a boat at a home on Henderson Street. Police report the 16- and 15-year-olds

were put on ice after they were linked to another cooler theft between Sept. 11 and Sept. 12 from an open garage on Edgewater Drive. The ice chests have been recovered, but police did not disclose whether any of the loot inside was salvaged, thawed or otherwise. William Cardone, 18, of CARDONE 3690 Winfield Drive, and the 15- and 16-year-olds, whose names are not being released because of their ages, were charged this week with possession of burglary tools, malicious injury to property and larceny in connection with the Hender-

son Street incident. The 15- and 16-year-olds also face burglary, second degree, and larceny charges related to the Edgewater Drive cooler caper. Both juvenile suspects are chilling out at a state Department of Juvenile Justice facility in Columbia. Cardone was booked at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center and released on bond. Hopefully, a little time in the deep freeze will put an iceberg in the path of the suspects and sink the possible ne’er-do wells’ course of taking things that don’t belong to them. Other Yeti cooler thefts reported across the city this summer remain

under investigation as police try to unlock the cold, hard facts of these abominable crimes and turn up the heat on the perpetrators, hoping to freeze them in their tracks. Sumter police would like to remind residents to place this popular brand of cooler and any other valuables out of sight and in a secure location. Tie downs and locks might not be enough to discourage any potential thief with a Yeti on his or her ice-bucket list. Anyone with information about similar incidents is asked to call the department at (803) 436-2700. Tips can be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1+(888) CRIME-SC.

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Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve ended weeks of speculation Thursday by keeping U.S. interest rates at record lows in the face of threats from a weak global economy, persistently low inflation and unstable financial markets. But at a news conference after a Fed policy meeting, Chair Janet Yellen said a rate hike was still likely this year. A majority of Fed officials on the committee that sets the federal funds rate — which controls the interest that banks charge each other — foresee higher rates before next year. The Fed will next meet in October and then in December. “Every (Fed) meeting is a live meeting,” Yellen said. “October, it remains a possibility.” In maintaining its policy, the Fed is keeping its benchmark short-term rate near zero, where it’s been since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. A higher Fed rate would eventually send rates up on many consumer and business loans.

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Specialist Meric Greenbaum works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after the the Federal Reserve announced its rate decision Thursday. The ultra-low loan rates the Fed engineered were intended to help the economy recover from the Great Recession. Since then, the economy has nearly fully recovered even as pressures from abroad appear to have grown. In a statement it issued after its meeting ended, the Fed that while the U.S. job market is solid, global pressures may “restrain economic activity” and

further slow inflation. Signs of a sharp slowdown in China, the world’s second-largest economy, and other emerging economies have intensified fear about the U.S. and global economy. And low oil prices and a highpriced dollar have kept inflation undesirably low. “We’re focused particularly on China and emerging markets,” Yellen said at her news conference. “We’ve long expected, as most analysts have, to see some slowing in Chinese growth over time as they rebalance their economy. The question is whether or not there might be a risk of a more abrupt slowdown than most analysts expect.” China’s economy has slowed for four straight years — from 10.6 percent in 2010 to 7.4 percent last year. The International Monetary Fund expects the Chinese economy to grow just 6.8 percent this year, slowest since 1990. Stocks ended mostly lower after a volatile day as traders tried to decide on the path of interest rates. The Dow Jones industrial average ended down 65

points, or 0.4 percent. It had rallied shortly after the Fed’s statement came out, then drifted lower. But bond prices rose, sending yields lower, as traders reacted to the Fed’s prediction that inflation will remain subdued. Financial markets had been zigzagging with anxiety as investors tried to divine whether the Fed would start phasing out the period of extraordinarily low borrowing rates it launched at a time of crisis. At her news conference, Yellen stressed that even after the first increase from zero, interest rate policy will be “highly accommodative for quite some time.” She has stressed that any rate increases will likely be modest and gradual. The Fed’s action Thursday was approved on a 9-1 vote, with Jeffrey Lacker casting the first dissenting vote this year. Lacker, president of the Fed’s Atlanta regional bank, had pushed for the Fed to begin raising rates by moving the federal funds rate up by a quarterpoint.

Chile confronts major quake with fortified buildings, alerts good compliance, which together have reduced the vulnerabilities of their building stock over the decades,” said Richard Olson, director of Florida International University’s Extreme Events Institute. “I would rather be there in one of their cities than in many other countries in an earthquake.” Living in one of the world’s most seismically active places, the Andean nation’s 17 million people have little choice but become experts in earthquakes. The strongest earthquake ever recorded happened in Chile: a magnitude-9.5 tremor in 1960 that killed more than 5,000 people. After another major earthquake in 1985, authorities began implementing strict construction codes similar to those used for highly seismic regions in the United States, such as California, said Kishor Jaiswal, a civil engineer with the U.S. Geological Survey.

COQUIMBO, Chile (AP) — Parts of this port city were a disaster zone Thursday after an 8.3-magnitude quake hit off the coast, killing at least 11 people and likely causing billions in damage. Overturned cars and splintered boats sat mud next to furniture, toppled adobe homes and fishing nets tangled in trees. The most stunning thing about Wednesday night’s earthquake, however, may be the relatively low amount of havoc caused by such a powerful shake. While the quake led more than 1 million to evacuate coastal areas and no doubt caused much anxiety, seismologists said Chile’s heavy investment in structural reinforcement of buildings and constant refinement of its tsunami alert system helped prevent what would have been a catastrophe in less prepared nations. “Chile has good codes and

A car is surrounded by debris in a flooded street after an earthquake-triggered tsunami hit Concon, Chile, on Thursday. Several coastal towns were flooded from small tsunami waves set off by late Wednesday’s magnitude-8.3 earthquake. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Most buildings in urban areas of Chile are designed to withstand both the vertical forces of gravity and the horizontal jolts that an earthquake inflicts. Building methods in many other developing countries can withstand gravity and wind but have limited resistance against

very strong earthquakes. Wednesday’s quake struck just offshore in the Pacific at 7:54 p.m. and was centered about 141 miles north-northwest of Santiago. The quake was 7.4 miles below the surface. It lasted a nerve-shattering three minutes, swayed buildings in the capital, Santiago,

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Some foreign policy claims in debate off-base WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest Republican presidential debate laid bare inconsistencies and misrepresentations about foreign policy as well as off-base claims about matters at home: With 11 candidates crowding the stage and competing for talk time in Wednesday’s debate, rhetorical shortcuts and oversimplifications were inevitable. Even so, their turns on the stage were sufficient to show that their positions on some issues are far from fully formed. A look at some of the claims Wednesday night and how they compare with the facts.

TRUMP “I would get along with a lot of the world leaders that this country is not getting along with. We don’t get along with China. ... I will get along with others, and we will have a much more stable, stable world.” THE FACTS: Following a sharp decline in the U.S. stock market last month on the heels of instability in China’s stock market, GOP candidates were quick to call for less economic linkage between the two countries. None went further than Trump. On Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” he said U.S. ties to China are “trouble for our country,” adding: “Not only now have they taken our jobs, they’ve taken our base, they’ve taken our manufacturing, but now they are pulling us down with them, and I said, “We can’t do this; we can’t allow this to happen.’ We have to do a big uncoupling pretty soon before it’s too late.” Any “uncoupling” would threaten a nearly $600 billion annual trade in goods and services, the largest trade relationship in the world. China is the third-largest export market for U.S. goods. General Motors has sold more cars in China than in the U.S. every year since 2010, and China is Apple’s second-largest market

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BUSH “I believe that we need to restore America’s presence and leadership in the world. Name a country where our relationship is better today than it was — the day that Barack Obama got elected president.” THE FACTS: U.S. relations with Western European countries are better under Obama than George W. Bush, whose record on key European priorities like climate change, disarmament and multilateral diplomacy was often criticized by the continent’s leaders. Whereas Bush’s attempt to build an Iraq war coalition divided Europe, Obama was able to count on near universal support among European partners for the military intervention in Libya, the anti-ISIL effort and the recent nuclear agreement with Iran. Obama also has significantly eased tensions with Cuba and Myanmar, and deepened ties with other southeast Asian countries fearful of China’s increasingly dominant position in Asia. Some relationships have soured under Obama, such as those with Israel, Arab states in the Middle East and some Eastern European governments.

WALKER “What I said the other day was that we need to lift the political restrictions that are already in play. Barack Obama’s administration has put political restrictions on the military personnel already in Iraq. ... What I’m saying is lift the political restrictions. When you do that, you empower our military personnel already there to work with the Kurd and the Sunni allies, to reclaim the territory taken by ISIS.” THE FACTS: Obama has limited U.S. troops in Iraq to train-

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Republican presidential candidate businesswoman Carly Fiorina speaks during the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday. Fiorina’s performance Wednesday, as in her first debate, was praised by many party faithful. ing, advising and assisting Iraqi forces, including helping them plan military operations and coordinate U.S. and coalition airstrikes in support of Iraqi ground operations against IS. So the Americans are already working with the Iraqi Kurds as well as the Shiite-dominated security forces and Sunni tribal fighters. But they are not engaged directly in combat or embedded with Iraqi forces to advise them in combat, as many critics have urged. The top U.S. military officer, Gen. Martin Dempsey, has supported Obama’s limited approach, although he has not ruled out recommending at

“On these videos, Planned Parenthood also essentially confesses to multiple felonies. It is a felony with 10 years’ jail term to sell the body parts of unborn children for profit. That’s what these videos show Planned Parenthood doing.” THE FACTS: The Center for Medical Progress released five videos showing furtively recorded conversations with Planned Parenthood officials, recorded by people posing as representatives of a fictitious private company that buys fetal tissue for researchers. In the videos, Planned Parenthood officials discuss how they obtain tissue from aborted fetuses for research, how they decide how much to charge and how it’s possible to alter the procedure to enhance the chances of recovering the organs being sought. But the officials also repeatedly say they are only allowed by law to recover costs, not to make a profit. The videos don’t unambiguously show otherwise.

CHRISTIE “In New Jersey, we have medical marijuana laws, which I’ve supported and implemented.” THE FACTS: Christie has gone slow in implementing New Jersey’s medical marijuana law, which was signed before he took office, and has argued it is little more than “a front for legalization.”

Medical marijuana in New Jersey is tightly restricted, and state lawmakers said Christie’s administration has placed “arbitrary and unnecessary” restrictions on the program. Patients and doctors, for instance, must register with the state and pay a $200 fee apiece. Only patients suffering from one of six conditions, including terminal cancer, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy, may apply.

BUSH “The one guy that had some special interests that I know of that tried to get me to change my views on something — that was generous and gave me money — was Donald Trump. He wanted casino gambling in Florida.” TRUMP: “I didn’t. ... Totally false....” BUSH: “I’m not going to be bought by anybody.” TRUMP: “I promise if I wanted it, I would have gotten it.” THE FACTS: Trump’s hopes of expanding casino operations in Florida in the mid1990s were well-known at the time. Trump employed a prominent lobbyist to represent his gambling interests in Florida. And news reports from that time show he hosted a fundraiser to help Bush’s campaign for governor and donated $50,000 to the Florida Republican Party during that campaign. Bush did not bend in his opposition to casino gambling. It is not clear whether Trump approached Bush directly on the casino matter, but his interest in the enterprise is a matter of record.

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Most corals bleached last year bounced back, for example. But Gates said it will be harder for these corals to tolerate the warmer temperatures two years in a row. “You can’t stress an individual, an organism, once and then hit it again very, very quickly and hope they will recover as quickly,” she said. Scientists have reports of bleaching in Kaneohe Bay and Waimanalo on Oahu and Olowalu on Maui. For the Big Island, reports of bleaching have come in from Kawaihae to South Kona on the leeward side and Kapoho in the southeast. Scientists on an expedition to the remote, mostly uninhabited islands in the far northeastern end of the island chain reported some coral died after last year’s bleaching event. Courtney Couch, a researcher at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, said a mile and a half of reef on the eastern side of Lisianski Island was essentially dead. Coral farther out from the atoll handled the warm temperatures better, she said.

Warmer water causes loss of coloring HONOLULU (AP) — Warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures around Hawaii this year will likely lead to the worst coral bleaching the islands have ever seen, scientists said Friday. Many corals are only just recovering from last year’s bleaching, which occurs when warm waters prompt coral to expel the algae they rely on for food, said Ruth Gates, the director of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology. The phenomenon is called bleaching because coral lose their color when they

push out algae. The island chain experienced a mass bleaching event in 1996 and another one last year. This year, ocean temperatures around Hawaii are about 3 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than normal, said Chris Brenchley, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Honolulu. Bleaching makes coral more susceptible to disease and increases the risk they will die. This is troubling for fish and other species that spawn and live in coral reefs. It’s also a

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Partially bleached coral is seen in Kaneohe, Hawaii, on Sept. 10. concern for Hawaii’s tourismdependent economy because many travelers come to the islands to enjoy marine life. Gates compared dead coral reef to a city laid to rubble. “You go from a vibrant, three-dimensional structure teeming with life, teeming with color, to a flat pavement that’s covered with brown or green

algae,” said Gates. “That is a really doom-and-gloom outcome, but that is the reality that we face with extremely severe bleaching events.” Gates said 30 to 40 percent of the world’s reefs have died from bleaching events through the years. Hawaii’s reefs generally have been spared such large scale die-offs until now.

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A Lego representation of St. Peter’s Basilica and Square is seen Sept. 11 at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The Rev. Bob Simon spent about 10 months building it with approximately half a million Legos. said. “It was an exercise in patience, and I was thrilled with the way everything came out.” Simon said he built his first, rather crude, Lego model of the Roman Catholic church’s headquarters when he was in seventh grade. Today, he serves as pastor at St. Catherine of Siena church in Moscow, Pennsylvania, about 100 miles north of Philadelphia. He’s been to the real Vatican five times. To create the model, Simon used an image from a book cover as a guide. The hardest part was crafting the round basilica dome

A Lego pope figure on a balcony overlooks the crowd in the piazza in a Lego representation of St. Peter’s Basilica and Square.

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Netflix launches ‘Keith Richards: Under the Influence’ BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Ready to drive through the crossroads with the devil himself ? Directed by Morgan Neville (“20 Feet From Stardom”), “Keith Richards: Under the Influence” begins streaming on Netflix today. The death-defying Rolling Stones guitarist takes viewers on a road trip across America, celebrating musical legends and personal influences, including Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. We visit the home of Chess Records in Chicago and recording studios in Nashville and New York. Richards, whose voice still sounds like he was born with a three-pack-a-day habit, is joined by good friend and collaborator Tom Waits, another figure with a clearly distinctive delivery. As a film, “Influence” looks backward and forward. It is, after all, a promotion for the music Richards is still producing when the Rolling Stones are on break from their extensive touring schedule. He is busy for a 71-yearold who everyone assumed would die 40 years ago. Viewers looking to binge on their own rock ‘n’ roll double feature would do well to pair “Influence” with the acclaimed 2012 documentary “Beware of Mr. Baker,” also streaming on Netflix. Directed by Jay Bulger, it profiles drummer Ginger Baker of Cream and Blind Faith fame. Not unlike his contemporary Keith Richards, Baker has long been considered an improbable rock survivor, a man who outlived dangerous habits and a reputation for iconoclastic excess. Also of interest is “Sound Tracks,” airing tonight and over the weekend in many PBS markets at different times. This film, narrated by the E Street Band’s Steven Van Zandt (“The Sopranos,” “Lilyhammer”), introduces viewers to Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. • “American Masters” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) profiles photographer Pedro E. Guerrero, who became one of the premiere chroniclers of architecture and art during the modernist period of the 20th century. He developed close friendships with Frank Lloyd

Wright, Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. He popularized the innovative buildings of Eero Saarinen, Edward Durell Stone, Marcel Breuer, Landis Gores, Philip Johnson and others in popular magazines in the 1950s and ‘60s. In many ways the art of his photographs and storytelling has outlived the popularity of his subjects. Guerrero died at 95 in 2012. • Comedians Julian McCullough and Annie Lederman glance back at the week in popular culture and entertainment “news” on the new series “We Have Issues” (10:30 p.m., E!). • A detective (Arnold Schwarzenegger) goes undercover in a grammar school in the 1990 comedy “Kindergarten Cop” (8 p.m., TV Land). This week NBC announced that “The Terminator” star would replace Donald Trump as host of “The Celebrity Apprentice.” What will this “mentor” teach his “proteges”? How to be an action star and governor of California? The “Celebrity” part of the series has eclipsed its “Apprentice” nature. What, exactly, is the point? This isn’t “Hollywood Squares.” Or is it?

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Holmes’ sponsor disappears on “Elementary” (8 p.m.,

CBS, r, TV-14). • Reese Witherspoon appears on “Best Time Ever With Neil Patrick Harris” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG). • The Ogre remains at large on a two-hour helping of “Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). • GoPro founder Nick Woodman appears on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG). • A family member is targeted on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). • Murphy escapes on “Z Nation” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-14).

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Abbott and Costello and the Andrews Sisters star in the 1941 service comedy “Buck Privates” (9:45 p.m., TCM), featuring the song “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” re-popularized by Bette Midler in the 1970s.

“Keith Richards: Under the Influence” begins streaming today on Netflix. p.m., NBC) * Card sharks on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG) * “20/20” (10 p.m., ABC).

LATE NIGHT SERIES NOTES Patricia Richardson (“Home Improvement”) gueststars on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Dean Cain hosts “Masters of Illusion” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * A look at the new season on the “ABC Fall Preview Special” (8:30 p.m., r, TV-PG) * Vernon Davis appears on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (8:30 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * A nuke scare puts wedding rehearsals on hold on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * A two-hour “Dateline” (9

Lupita Nyong’o, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I, Vt.), Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope are booked on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Keith Richards and Emma Roberts on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Johnny Depp, Kathryn Hahn and Mutemath appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Ed Burns, Richard Kind and Judy Blume visit “Late Night With

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Putin’s gambit leads to Obama’s puzzlement

ASHINGTON — Once again, President Obama and his foreign policy team are stumped. Why is Vladimir Putin pouring troops and weaponry into Syria? After all, as Secretary of State John Kerry has thrice told his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, it is only making things worse. But worse for whom? For the additional thousands of civilians who will die or flee as a result of the inevitably intensified fighting. True, and I’m CHARLES sure Lavrov is Krauthammer as moved by their plight as by the 8,000 killed in Russia’s splendid little Ukrainian adventure. Kerry and Obama are serially surprised because they cannot fathom the hard men in the Kremlin. Yet Putin’s objectives in Syria are blindingly obvious: 1. To assert Russia’s influence in the Middle East and

COMMENTARY make it the dominant outside power. Putin’s highest ambition is to avenge and reverse Russia’s humiliating loss of superpower status a quarter-century ago. Understanding this does not come easily to an American president who for seven years has been assiduously curating America’s decline abroad. 2. To sustain Russia’s major and long-standing Arab ally. Ever since Anwar Sadat kicked the Soviets out of Egypt in 1972, Syria’s Assads have been Russia’s principal asset in the Middle East. 3. To expand the reach of Russia’s own military. It has a naval base at Tartus, its only such outside of Russia. It has an airfield near Latakia, now being expanded with an infusion of battle tanks, armored personnel carriers, howitzers and housing for 1,500 — strongly suggesting ground forces to follow. 4. To push out the Americans. For Putin, geopolitics is a zero-sum game: Russia up, America down. He is demonstrating whom you can rely on in this very tough neigh-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR OBEYING AND ENFORCING LAWS WILL SOLVE CROSSING PROBLEM I read with great interest the article where many attended a city council meeting demanding a walking bridge over the U.S. 76/378 bypass. Chief Roark saying that education is the key, sending his officers into the complexes to advise the residents of the law. That is what the posted signs have done for years to no avail. Law requires enforcement, as it is a violation to cross this busy highway. Law enforcement is to “protect and serve,” so let’s protect the pedestrian and the motoring public by serving violators a “trespass ticket.” Ms. Hughes is on point with her comments; most people will not walk the distance to use that bridge. The fastest way from point A to point B is a direct line. Persons living on Marilyn Street are close to Main Street, but they still cross the bypass. It is children, adults, some on bicycles

borhood. Obama has given short shrift to the Kurds, shafted America’s allies with the Iran deal and abandoned the Anbar Sunnis who helped us win the surge. Meanwhile, Putin risks putting Russian boots on the ground to rescue his Syrian allies. Obama says Bashar al-Assad has to go, draws a red line on chemical weapons — and does nothing. Russia acts on behalf of a desperate ally. Whom do you want in your corner? 5. To re-legitimize postCrimea Russia by making it indispensable in Syria. It’s a neat two-cushion shot. At the UN next week, Putin will offer Russia as a core member of a new anti-Islamic State coalition. Obama’s Potemkin war — with its phantom local troops (our $500 million training program has yielded five fighters so far) and flaccid air campaign — is flailing badly. What Putin is proposing is that Russia, Iran and Hezbollah spearhead the anti-jihadist fight. Putin’s offer is clear: Stop fighting Assad, accept Russia as a major player, and acquiesce to a Russia-Iran-Hezbol-

lah regional hegemony — and we will lead the drive against the Islamic State from in front. And there is a bonus. The cleverest part of the Putin gambit is its unstated cure for Europe’s refugee crisis. Wracked by guilt and fear, the Europeans have no idea what to do. Putin offers a way out: No war, no refugees. Stop the Syrian civil war and not only do they stop flooding into Europe, those already there go back home to Syria. Putin says, settle the war with my client in place — the Assad regime joined by a few “healthy” opposition forces — and I solve your refugee nightmare. You almost have to admire the cynicism. After all, what’s driving the refugees is the war and what’s driving the war is Iran and Russia. They provide the materiel, the funds and now, increasingly, the troops that fuel the fighting. The arsonist plays fireman. After all, most of the refugees are not fleeing the Islamic State. Its depravity is more ostentatious, but it is mostly visited upon minorities, Christian and Yazidi — and

they have already been largely ethnically cleansed from Islamic State territory. The European detention camps are overflowing with Syrians fleeing Assad’s barbarism, especially his attacks on civilians, using artillery, chlorine gas and nail-filled barrel bombs. Putin to the rescue. As with the chemical weapons debacle, he steps in to save the day. If we acquiesce, Russia becomes an indispensable partner. It begins military and diplomatic coordination with us. (We’ve just agreed to negotiations over Russia’s Syrian buildup.) Its post-Ukraine isolation is lifted and, with Iran, it becomes the regional arbiter. In the end, the Putin strategy may not work, but it’s deadly serious and not at all obscure. The White House can stop scratching its collective head whenever another Condor transport unloads its tanks and marines at Latakia. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2015, The Washington Post Writers Group

and some pushing strollers crossing that road every day. My wife had four teens cross in front of her one day and then make motions like they were going to jump out in front of her. Mr. Johnson feels I am heartless because I call building a bridge frivolous. Loss of any life is not a frivolous matter, it is a catastrophe and lifechanging event for the families. Further, think about the motorist who unfortunately will have to live with his memory of taking a precious life because of no fault of his own. We need to obey laws as adults and teach our children to do the same. If there is a need to go to a store, visit a friend or work, the vast majority of our residents have to get in their car, walk, ride their bicycle or moped to get there. Yet we have those that think the vast majority needs to provide much money so that less than 1 percent of our citizens can have a bridge. JIM AUSTIN Sumter

The joy of madness in politics should give way to reality In “The Joy of Madness,” Dan Henninger writes, “Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and the mad-as-hell American electorate.” Read it online at www. wsj.com: Frustration, anger, despair. Allow life’s negatively charged emotions to run free long enough and they all arrive at the same place—madness. We are there. Or many of us are, in the U.S. and all over a troubled world. Some 30% of Republican voters want as their president the former host of “Celebrity Apprentice.” About the same percentage of Democrats prefer a 74-year-old Socialist who seems to believe federal revenue is created by pixies. Whether angry mad or just plain crazy mad hardly matters. (GOP voters had enough) loooong before the presidential campaign started. An agog political class watched Bernie Sanders prove that 25% of Democrats were also mad as hell. Why? In the U.S. and Western world generally there is a spreading sense of weak or poor political leadership. Because he sits as president of the United States, the lead nation, Barack Obama bears responsibility for much of this madness. His conduct of the presidency, more than all the other pilloried persons in public life, led us to Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. People think politics is a system for getting what they want. So it is, and the vast ideological gulf between the public-sector Democratic Party and pri-

NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE vate-sector Republicans has a lot to do with the frustration. The other traditional purpose of politics, though, is to be a release valve, a place to vent, to at least be heard. Madness is joy because it releases one from the burden of responsibility. The saving grace of the American system is that long-term escape from political responsibility is difficult. After taking a long wallow in the politics of whatever, American voters will face the reality of the U.S.’s 50-state political primary system from February through June. For Republicans, this could mean more than 20 million primary votes cast across five months. After the revels of 2015, individual thought should displace the madness of crowds. If it doesn’t, keep the gas tank full.

Carly Fiorina stands out again in 2nd GOP debate Janell Ross of The Washington Post writes, “Carly Fiorina stands out in the crowd. Again.” Read it online at www.washingtonpost.com: A funny thing happened between Cleveland and Simi Valley, Calif. Nearly a dozen men vying for the GOP presidential nomination reconnected with some or all of the reasons they are running for the White House. Most regained the ability to speak forcefully in the presence of Republican front-run-

ner Donald Trump. And the lone woman on the second Republican presidential primary debate stage, Carly Fiorina, seemed to just about outdo them all. Fiorina displayed a clear understanding of the issues and challenges at hand -- what voters tend to view as competence -- some reasonable level of diplomacy and emotionally contained compassion, and a clear command of the stage. She dealt with Trump’s assessment of her face -- or, as he says, persona -- and summoned the rest of American womanhood to her side with a rather swift and decisive Trump dismissal. Most notably, Fiorina combined all of the above when she mentioned the way that the substance abuse-related death of an adult stepdaughter -- a loss that Fiorina previously has been reluctant to discuss -- had shaped her ideas on drug policy. Truthfully, after nearly three hours of extended debate on everything from the English language to the proper way to deploy and staff American military forces, deal with geopolitical conflicts, appoint Supreme Court justices, address women’s health-care needs, drug policy and economic growth, there was so much said that viewers would be forgiven for struggling to remember who said what, when and in response to which question.

Truth elusive in war on ISIS In “The Elusive Truth About War on ISIS,” The New York Times notes,

“The war against the Islamic State terrorist group, which the Obama administration launched more than a year ago, however, has unfolded out of sight by design.” Read it online at www.nytimes.com: Press releases summarizing the actions of the American-led coalition include the vague dateline “SOUTHWEST ASIA,” because the task force leading the effort doesn’t publicly acknowledge it is based in Kuwait. The American military’s Central Command, or Centcom, which oversees the air campaign, periodically releases grainy black-and-white videos showing bombs blasting buildings and other targets into smithereens. But basic facts like the number of civilians killed in airstrikes, the strength of the Islamic State and the extent to which the international coalition’s strategy might be having a radicalizing effect have remained disturbingly elusive. For more than a year, Congress has failed to exercise its power to authorize the war against the Islamic State. That has given the Obama administration free rein to escalate the military campaign with virtually no oversight or guidance from Congress. Lawmakers should demand that the military be forthright in its assessments, but their criticisms ring hollow when they dodge all responsibility for setting war policy. Notable & Quotable is compiled by Graham Osteen. Reach him at graham@theitem.com

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AROUND TOWN Sept. 26, at the Clarendon The Sumter Combat Veterans One Community Resource Group will meet at 10 a.m. Center, 1154 Fourth St., Sumtoday at the South HOPE Combat Veterans Group to meet merton. Guest speaker will Center, Sumter 1125 S. Lafayette be Dr. Haidary, Reach Out Drive. All area veterans are and Read Medical Director invited. The Lincoln High School Preser- for McLeod Family Medicine Residency Program. Contact vation Alumni Association will Kathleen L. Gibson at (803) hold a dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the 485-2043 or kgibson@clar1. k12.sc.us. Lincoln High School cafeteLincoln High School Class of ria, 22 Council St. Cost is $8 1966 will meet at 4 p.m. on per dinner and menu will consist of barbecue chicken, Saturday, Sept. 26, at the South Sumter Resource Censeasoned rice, green beans, roll, dessert and a drink. Dine ter. Plans are being made for the class reunion scheduled in or take out. Call James for June 3-5, 2016. Green at (803) 968-4173. The Sumter Branch NAACP will Lincoln High School Class of 1968 will meet at 3 p.m. today meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Ebenezer Presbyat the Lincoln High School terian Church, 4620 Queen cafeteria, 22 Council St. Call Chapel Road. (803) 968-4173 or (803) 7758228. VFW Post 10813 will hold a shoe The Ladies of St. Peter Claver at rally with wine, cheese, music and more from 5 to 9 p.m. on St. Jude Church will host the second annual fall shopping ex- Sunday, Sept. 27, at 610 Manning Ave. Donations are weltravaganza from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at come to support the veter611 W. Oakland Ave. Vendors, ans and families program. yard sale items, craft booths, Call (803) 773-6700. food and drinks all under The 2015 2nd Annual Sumpter one roof. Cost to reserve a High Steppers Trail Ride and space is $20. Contact Vernes- Festival will be held on Satursa Baker at (803) 883-9251 or day, Oct. 10, at 6705 HorsehBlessvee@yahoo.com or Val- eaven Lane, Wedgefield. The erie Williams at (803) 775trail ride will begin at 10:30 0478 or vwilliams003@sc.rr. a.m. and the horse competicom. tion will be held at 1:30 p.m. Overnight riders are welManning High School Class of come (Friday and Saturday). 1971 will meet for an afterBring chairs and tents. Food noon of fellowship at 5 p.m. vendors will be available. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Admission: $2; free for chilManning Restaurant, Brook dren under age 5. Event will Street, Manning. Call Loretta feature: youth and other Cantey Conyers at (803) 528competitions; walking horse 8183 or Bertha McCray Scott competition; pettit horse at (803) 473-5163. competition; trophy awards; Sumter High School Class of mechanical bull; bouncy 1973 will hold a planning house; barrel racing; and meeting at 6 p.m. on Saturpole bending. Call Ronnie day, Sept. 19, at Willie Sue’s Scott at (803) 468-3550 or Food & Spirits, 3355 Patriot Robert Scott at (803) 464Parkway. You may call the 5861. recorded message line at Clarendon School District One (206) 600-0595. The Lincoln High School Preser- will conduct free vision, hearing, speech and developmental vation Alumni Association will screenings as part of a child meet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, find effort to identify stuSept. 20, at the Lincoln High dents with special needs. School cafeteria, 22 Council Screenings will be held from St. Lincolnites, friends and 9 a.m. to noon at the Sumcommunity members are inmerton Early Childhood Cenvited. Call James Green at ter, 8 South St., Summerton, (803) 968-4173. on the following Thursdays: The Sumter County Educator’s Oct. 8; Nov. 12; Dec. 10; Jan. Association — Retired will 14, 2016; Feb. 11, 2016; March meet at noon on Wednesday, 10, 2016; April 14, 2016; and Sept. 23, at the North HOPE May 12, 2016. Call Sadie WilCenter, 904 N. main St. All liams at (803) 485-2325, exmembers are encouraged to tension 116. attend. Call Brenda Bethune The Sumter Chapter of the Naat (803) 469-6588. tional Federation of the Blind A Day of Remembrance for vicwill meet at 7 p.m. on Tuestims of homicide and murder day, Oct. 13, at Shiloh-Ranwill be held on Thursday, dolph Manor. Joyce Blanding Sept. 24. The event will begin will speak. October is “Blind at 5:30 p.m. at Central Caroli- Awareness” month. Transna Technical College with a portation is provided within march from the school to the the allotted mileage area. If Sumter County Courthouse you know a blind or sight imlawn, where the program will paired person, contact Debra be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Canty, chapter president, at Email sumterpomc2014@ DebraCanC2@frontier.com or gmail.com for details. at (803) 775-5792. Add us to Literacy Saturday with the Haryour contacts for updated vin Clarendon County Library information on the recorded Bookmobile will be held 9 message line at (206) 376a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, 5992.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A contract, EUGENIA LAST job offer or financial gain will come from an unusual source. Make personal changes that will enhance your career prospects. It’s up to you to make things happen. Ask questions and offer solutions. Romance is highlighted.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on forward motion and don’t cling to the past. What isn’t working for you can be resolved if you make changes at work or at home that will improve your situation. Children and seniors will be instrumental in your decisions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Domestic changes will lead you in a new direction. Stick to your plans and don’t let anyone talk you into spending more than you can afford. A contractual problem is best dealt with swiftly. Choose intelligence over muscle. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Opportunities to improve your domestic situation are apparent. Don’t be afraid of change or what others do or say about the choices you make. Speak and act from the heart and make it your mission to put your own needs first. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll come up with or be made aware of interesting options that will improve your life. Put romance at the top of your list and make an effort to surprise someone you love. Added discipline will help you reach your goals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Consider what’s important to you and the people you care about, and do whatever it takes to maintain or improve the status quo. Talks with loved ones will help you make wise and thoughtful decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Concentrate on doing whatever is required to improve your earning potential. Cutting your overhead will be difficult, but the freedom you will gain as a result will make it well worth your while. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Difficulties with personal relationships will be out of your control. Standing by and waiting to see what happens isn’t easy, but as long as you show support and protect your interests as best you can, you will have nothing to worry about. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Read between the lines when it comes to what you are being told and what is actually happening. Don’t rely on others or wait around for someone else to take charge. Focus on personal gains and going after what you want. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put your plans into motion. Refuse to let someone else make decisions for you. It’s up to you to get the information you require to make decisions that will enhance your life or bring you the type of gains you desire. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotions will be difficult to control. Try to take a wait-and-see approach when dealing with personal relationships. Positive changes can be made, but before you initiate anything, make sure everyone is in favor. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep busy and you will accomplish more than you thought possible. A short trip will lead to knowledge that will help you finalize a deal or make an important decision. Preparation and a well-thought-out strategy will lead to success.

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Sun and some clouds

Clear and humid

Warm with partial sunshine

Partly sunny and very warm

Not as hot

An afternoon t-storm in spots

86°

67°

87° / 65°

92° / 66°

84° / 65°

81° / 63°

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 55%

NE 8-16 mph

NE 6-12 mph

NE 7-14 mph

NNW 4-8 mph

ENE 6-12 mph

NE 7-14 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 85/58 Spartanburg 86/61

Greenville 85/62

Columbia 88/68

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 86/67

Aiken 85/64

ON THE COAST

Charleston 82/70

Today: Rather cloudy; some rain and a thunderstorm. High 79 to 83. Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, except a shower in the north. High 81 to 85.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 85/64/s 78/58/t 97/76/pc 79/66/c 93/68/pc 87/69/s 90/72/pc 86/67/s 83/73/t 86/64/s 100/76/s 74/55/s 85/65/s

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.64 72.22 72.12 97.06

24-hr chg -0.02 -0.06 -0.10 -0.02

Sunrise 7:07 a.m. Moonrise 11:44 a.m.

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

0.00" 1.33" 2.25" 28.40" 29.99" 35.64"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

82° 64° 83° 62° 95° in 2005 50° in 2001

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 86/66/s 68/51/pc 92/73/pc 71/49/pc 95/70/s 92/71/s 92/73/s 83/66/s 88/73/pc 85/67/s 103/79/s 80/59/s 86/66/s

Myrtle Beach 82/70

Manning 88/71

Today: Mostly sunny. Winds northeast 4-8 mph. Clear. Saturday: Delightful with plenty of sunshine. Winds northeast 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 86/68

Bishopville 88/68

Sunset 7:25 p.m. Moonset 10:40 p.m.

First

Full

Last

New

Sep. 21

Sep. 27

Oct. 4

Oct. 12

TIDES

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 2.28 -0.13 19 2.68 +0.07 14 1.42 -0.01 14 1.78 +0.26 80 73.11 -0.09 24 6.05 -0.68

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sat.

High 12:21 a.m. 12:54 p.m. 1:00 a.m. 1:37 p.m.

Ht. 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.1

Low 7:11 a.m. 7:53 p.m. 7:52 a.m. 8:41 p.m.

Ht. 0.7 0.9 0.7 1.0

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 82/54/s 85/61/s 87/66/s 82/70/r 83/72/c 82/70/r 85/61/s 86/63/s 88/68/s 86/65/pc 83/68/pc 85/66/pc 86/66/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 84/58/s 87/63/s 88/62/s 84/68/pc 82/71/s 84/67/pc 87/63/s 88/64/s 89/66/pc 87/63/s 84/69/s 85/64/s 87/65/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 86/68/pc Gainesville 82/71/c Gastonia 85/59/s Goldsboro 85/66/pc Goose Creek 82/70/c Greensboro 85/61/s Greenville 85/62/s Hickory 84/58/s Hilton Head 79/73/r Jacksonville, FL 79/72/t La Grange 86/62/pc Macon 86/64/pc Marietta 84/61/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 86/66/pc 85/69/t 87/61/s 85/65/s 84/68/pc 85/64/s 87/63/s 86/62/s 82/73/pc 83/70/pc 89/63/s 89/61/s 87/63/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 84/55/s Mt. Pleasant 81/71/r Myrtle Beach 82/70/r Orangeburg 85/68/pc Port Royal 81/71/r Raleigh 85/62/pc Rock Hill 86/61/s Rockingham 86/63/s Savannah 82/70/r Spartanburg 86/61/s Summerville 83/70/c Wilmington 83/69/sh Winston-Salem 84/60/s

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 86/58/s 83/69/pc 83/68/pc 86/65/pc 83/70/pc 86/64/s 88/62/s 87/62/pc 86/67/pc 88/62/s 84/67/pc 84/68/pc 85/63/s

Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂurries, sn–snow, i–ice

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MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

12-23-35-36-37 PowerUp: 2

7-20-35-49-56 Megaball: 9 Megaplier: 4

5-7-24-31-39 Powerball: 7 Powerplay: 3

PICK 3 THURSDAY 5-8-6 and 0-0-9

PICK 4 THURSDAY 6-2-5-8 and 6-0-8-2

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Hera, a 1-year-tan spayed and housebroken German Shepherd mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is sweet, lovable, affectionate and active. She lives to lie next to you and be petted and given lots of attention. Hera can sit, get up and shake paws on command. She is great with other dogs and children. Hera had a cranial fracture as a pup, which required surgery, leaving her with a slightly abnormal skull shape. However, she is perfect now with no permanent damage. Hera would make an excellent new addition to any family. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

SECTION

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP FOOTBALL

Hoge highlights rivalry game Barons eye continued progress against TSA BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Following a loss to Hammond two weeks ago, the Wilson Hall football team and head coach Adam Jarecki turned their attention to fixing some of the mistakes that JARECKI plagued them against the Skyhawks. “We really took the whole week to work on us and work on correcting things,” Jarecki

said. “We felt that was the best thing we could do leading up to Ben Lippen.” The strategy paid off as the Barons bounced back with a 47-26 victory over the Falcons to up their overall mark to 2-1 and SCISA 3A record to 1-1. WH looks to continue that trend on Friday when it travels to Dalzell to face 2A Thomas Sumter Academy at General Field at 7:30 p.m. Turnovers and penalties were two of biggest thorns in WH’s side against Hammond,

SEE BARONS, PAGE B4

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Football Sumter at Rock Hill, 7:30 p.m. Crestwood at South Florence, 7:30 p.m. C.E. Murray at Manning, 7:30 p.m. Hartsville at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m. Camden Military at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m. Scott’s Branch at Cross, 7:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Thomas Sumter, 7:30 p.m. Laurence Manning at Florence Christian, 7:30 p.m. Christian Academy at Robert E. Lee, 7:30 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Richard Winn, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Varsity Cross Country Thomas Sumter in Wendy’s Invitational (in Charlotte), TBA Varsity Swimming Wilson Hall, Thomas Sumter in Pinewood Prep Invitational, TBA Varsity Volleyball Wilson Hall, Robert E. Lee in North Central Invitational, TBA

SUNDAY

Varsity Girls Golf Sumter in Lady Patriot Tournament (at Wescott Plantation), TBA

Emotions could dictate play of Thomas Sumter BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com Former Thomas Sumter Academy standout studentathlete Michal Hoge will be on the minds of both Wilson Hall and TSA football players at their 7:30 p.m. game today at General Field in Dalzell. RABON A 2014 graduate, Hoge was involved in a swimming pool accident that left him with three

broken vertebrae in his neck on May 17. There will be pregame festivities to raise money and help his family with medical bills. Hoge will join both teams before kickoff. “We’re going to go out there and do our best, and I hope everyone is playing for Michal,” said TSA senior James Rabon, a friend of Hoge. “Michal’s) going to be pumped,” he said. “He knew a lot of people and a lot of people

SEE TSA, PAGE B4

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Tigers hold off Cardinals’ upset bid Late missed FG, pick gives Louisville third straight loss FROM STAFF REPORTS LOUSIVLLE, Ky. – The 11th-ranked Clemson Tigers’ quest for an Atlantic Coast Conference title survived a scare from Louisville on Thursday at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. Cardinal placekicker John Wallace missed a potential game-tying 38-yard field goal with 2:34 remaining and the Tigers held on for a 20-17 victory. The Tigers improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the ACC while Louisville fell to 0-3 and 0-1. Clemson returns to action on Oct. 3 against Notre Dame. Wayne Gallman carried the load for Clemson, rushing 24 times for 139 yards. Quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 199 yards and two scores, but was also picked off twice. One of those came on his first pass to open the second half and led to Louisville’s only lead of the game. Up 7-3, Watson’s throw wound up in the hands of Shaq Wiggins and was returned to the UL 42. Cards QB Kyle Bolin and running back Brandon Radcliff did the rest as they combined to account for 44 yards in a 9-play drive that ended with Jeremy Smith’s 1-yard run to put Louisville up for the first time, 10-7.

SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3

KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Sumter wide receiver Shyhiem Perry runs for yardage against Lakewood during the Gamecocks’ 41-0 victory last week at Sumter Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks will travel to Rock Hill today for their first road game of the year.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass under pressure from Louisville’s Sheldon Rankins (98) during the Tigers’ 20-17 victory on Thursday in Louisville, Ky. It was the ACC opener for both teams.

Gamecocks face first road test of season BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

The Rock Hill High School varsity football team owns just a 1-3 this season. However, Sumter head coach Mark Barnes said don’t let the record fool you. “They’re the best team we’ve faced since our opening game (a 35-9 loss to York),” said Barnes, whose team will take a 3-1 record into the 7:30 p.m. game, its first road contest of the season. “They’re just 1-3, but they’ve played some quality competition and they’ve been in the games with each of them. ”This is our first road game and I’m interested to see how

our players react to something different.” The Bearcats lost their opener to Blythewood 27-13 and followed it with a 33-21 loss to South Pointe, the No. 1 3A team in the state, according to the SC Prep Writers High School poll. After beating Chester 37-19, RH lost to 4A No. 5 Dorman 24-17. Barnes said Rock Hill “tries to play basketball on a football field. They try to run as many plays as they possibly can as quick as they can.” He is interested to see how his team responds since he has been focusing it on being physical and able to run the football.

SEE SHS, PAGE B2

SPORTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

7 a.m. – Women’s International Golf: Solheim Cup Day One Match Play from St. Leon-Rot, Germany (GOLF). 9:30 a.m. – Formula One Racing: Singapore Grand Prix Practice from Singapore (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series The American Ethanol 225 Practice from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1). 12:30 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web. com Tour Small Business Connection Championship Second Round from Davidson, N.C. (GOLF). 12:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series MYAFIBSTORY.COM 400 Practice from Joliet, Ill. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. – International Basketball: EuroBasket Semifinal Game (NBA TV). 2 p.m. – Major League Baseball: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs (MLB NETWORK). 2 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Furious 7 300 Practice from Joliet, Ill. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match – Hoffenheim vs. Mainz (FOX SPORTS 1). 2:50 p.m. – International Basketball: EuroBasket Semifinal Game (NBA TV). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: BMW Championship Second Round from Lake Forest, Ill. (GOLF). 4:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series The American Ethanol 225 Pole Qualifying from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1). 5 p.m. – College Soccer: Notre Dame at North Carolina (ESPNU). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series MYAFIBSTORY.COM 400 Pole Qualifying from Joliet, Ill. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at New York Mets or Miami at Washington (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinal Game One – Washington at New York (NBA TV). 7 p.m. – College Soccer: Vanderbilt at Texas A&M (SEC NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – College Football: Hampton at Howard (ESPNU). 7:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Philadelphia at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Sumter at Rock Hill (WIBZ-FM 95.5). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Kingstree at Lake City (WWFN-FM 100.1). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Camden at Lancaster (WPUB-FM 102.7). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Wilson Hall at Thomas Sumter (WDXYFM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Lexington at Westwood (WNKT-FM 107.5). 8 p.m. – College Football: Florida State at Boston College (ESPN). 8 p.m. – High School Football: Archbishop Rummell (La.) vs. Wayne County (Miss.) from Waynesboro, Miss. (ESPN2). 8 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Puebla vs. Veracruz (UNIVISION). 8:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series The American Ethanol 225 from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 9 p.m. – College Football: Idaho State at Boise State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 9 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Semifinal Game One – Los Angeles at Minnesota (NBA TV). 10 p.m. – High School Football: Friday Night Prep Zone Scoreboard Show (WIBZ-FM 95.5). Midnight – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Italian Open Second Round from Monza, Italy (GOLF). 2 a.m. – Women’s International Golf: Solheim Cup Day Two from St. LeonRot, Germany (GOLF).

Detroit 67 WEST DIVISION W Texas 78 Houston 77 Los Angeles 73 Seattle 71 Oakland 63

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AREA ROUNDUP

L 67 69 72 76 84

Pct .538 .527 .503 .483 .429

GB – 11/2 5 8 16

Wilson Hall volleyball edges Thomas Sumter

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Boston 10, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 5, Kansas City 1 N.Y. Yankees 3, Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 9, Atlanta 1 Texas 14, Houston 3 Detroit 7, Minnesota 4, 12 innings Chicago White Sox 9, Oakland 4 Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 1

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Oakland 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Boston (Porcello 8-12) at Toronto (Stroman 1-0), 7:07 p.m. Kansas City (Cueto 2-6) at Detroit (Verlander 3-8), 7:08 p.m. Baltimore (W.Chen 9-7) at Tampa Bay (Smyly 2-2), 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 12-9) at Cleveland (Co.Anderson 4-3), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 12-6) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 3-0), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Paxton 3-4) at Texas (Gallardo 12-10), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Heaney 6-3) at Minnesota (Pelfrey 6-9), 8:10 p.m. Oakland (Doubront 3-2) at Houston (Fiers 2-1), 8:10 p.m.

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

W 83 75 63 57 56

L 63 70 83 89 91

Pct .568 .517 .432 .390 .381

GB – 71/2 20 26 271/2

W 91 87 85 62 61

L 54 59 61 83 84

Pct .628 .596 .582 .428 .421

GB – 41/2 61/2 29 30

W 84 77 69 69 61

L 61 69 77 78 85

Pct .579 .527 .473 .469 .418

GB – 71/2 151/2 16 231/2

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh 2, 12 innings Washington 12, Philadelphia 2 Miami 6, N.Y. Mets 0 Toronto 9, Atlanta 1 St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 4 San Diego 4, Arizona 3 L.A. Dodgers 2, Colorado 0 San Francisco 5, Cincinnati 3

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

Thursday At Conway Farms Golf Club Lake Forest, Ill. Purse: $8.25 million Yardage: 7,198; Par 71 (35-36) Partial First Round Daniel Berger 29-36—65 Brendon Todd 31-35—66 Scott Piercy 34-33—67 Matt Kuchar 35-32—67 Bill Haas 36-32—68 Zach Johnson 35-33—68 Daniel Summerhays35-35—70 J.B. Holmes 37-33—70 Jason Bohn 37-34—71 Louis Oosthuizen36-35—71 Dustin Johnson 33-38—71 Pat Perez 38-34—72 Shawn Stefani 38-34—72 Troy Merritt 38-35—73 Ben Martin 39-34—73 Russell Knox 36-38—74 Brooks Koepka 38-37—75 Jim Furyk

LEADERBOARD 1. Jason Day 2. Daniel Berger 3. Justin Thomas 3. Kevin Chappell 3. Brendon Todd 3. Jordan Spieth 7. George McNeill 7. Scott Piercy 7. Matt Kuchar 7. Bubba Watson 7. Kevin Na 12. Hunter Mahan 12. Rory McIlroy 12. Danny Lee 12. Sean O’Hair 12. Bill Haas 12. Keegan Bradley 12. Phil Mickelson 12. Harris English 12. Ryan Palmer 12. Zach Johnson

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Note: 52 golfers did not complete the round.

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE

TODAY’S GAMES

St. Louis (Lynn 11-10) at Chicago Cubs (Haren 9-9), 2:20 p.m. Miami (Fernandez 5-0) at Washington (Scherzer 12-11), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 12-6) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 3-0), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Morgan 5-6) at Atlanta (W.Perez 5-6), 7:35 p.m. Cincinnati (Finnegan 0-0) at Milwaukee (Z.Davies 1-1), 8:10 p.m. San Diego (Kennedy 8-14) at Colorado (Bettis 7-5), 8:40 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 8-10) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 17-3), 10:10 p.m. Arizona (R.De La Rosa 12-8) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 18-7), 10:15 p.m.

NASCAR By The Associated Press

W Toronto 83 New York 80 Baltimore 71 Tampa Bay 70 Boston 69 CENTRAL DIVISION W Kansas City 85 Minnesota 75 Cleveland 72 Chicago 69

Through Sept. 12 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 2,012. 2, Kyle Busch, 2,012. 3, Matt Kenseth, 2,012. 4, Joey Logano, 2,009. 5, Kevin Harvick, 2,006. 6, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,006. 7, Kurt Busch, 2,006. 8, Carl Edwards, 2,006. 9, Brad Keselowski, 2,003. 10, Martin Truex Jr., 2,003. 11, Denny Hamlin, 2,003. 12, Jamie McMurray, 2,000. 13, Jeff Gordon, 2,000. 14, Ryan Newman, 2,000. 15, Paul Menard, 2,000. 16, Clint Bowyer, 2,000. 17, Aric Almirola, 693. 18, Kasey Kahne, 677. 19, Kyle Larson, 618. 20, Greg Biffle, 611. Money 1, Kevin Harvick, $6,977,401. 2, Joey Logano, $6,276,813. 3, Jimmie Johnson, $5,462,427. 4, Denny Hamlin, $5,001,572. 5, Matt Kenseth, $4,756,056. 6, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,729,610. 7, Brad Keselowski, $4,704,976. 8, Jeff Gordon, $4,437,266. 9, Martin Truex Jr., $4,089,441. 10, Clint Bowyer, $4,053,323. 11, Ryan Newman, $3,967,778. 12, Greg Biffle, $3,916,442. 13, Aric Almirola, $3,851,146. 14, Jamie McMurray, $3,830,086. 15, Austin Dillon, $3,733,904. 16, Trevor Bayne, $3,669,845. 17, AJ Allmendinger, $3,519,300. 18, Kyle Larson, $3,455,810. 19, David Ragan, $3,436,745. 20, Kurt Busch, $3,407,236.

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Pct .586 .517 .500 .476

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VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY WILSON HALL THIRD

SANTEE – Wilson Hall’s Anna Lykes was the individual winner, but the Lady Barons finished third in the Calhoun Academy Invitation on Wednesday at Santee State Park. Madison Elmore was fourth, Molly Moss fifth, Natalie Ardis 19th and Emily Reynolds 20th.

JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

3 – Wilson/Robinson (LMA) defeated Hoge/Lindler 8-1.

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DALZELL – Wilson Hall improved to 6-3 on the season with a 2-0 victory over Thomas Sumter Academy on Thursday at Edens Gymnasium. WH won by the scores of 25-14, 25-15. Chandler Curtis led the Lady Barons with 11 points, five aces and five assists, while Cameron Duffy had nine points, four aces and five kills. JUNIOR VARSITY TENNIS LAURENCE MANNING 6 THOMAS SUMTER 3 Laurence Manning Academy won all three of the double matches to defeat Thomas Sumter Academy 6-3 on Wednesday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

SINGLES 1 – Madison Ham (LMA) defeated Peyton Arrants 8-0. 2 – Riley DeLavan (TSA) defeated Katherine Matthews 8-2. 3 – Contessa Davis (TSA) defeated Lundee Olsen 8-4. 4 – Michael Hudson (TSA) defeated Macey Wilson 8-5. 5 – Mary Lenior Hoge (TSA) defeated Carrie Rickenbaker 8-0. 6 – Caroline Robinson (LMA) defeated Lillian Lindler 8-0. DOUBLES 1—Ham/Olsen (LMA) defeated Arrants/DeLavan 8-0. 2 – Matthews/Rickenbaker (LMA) defeated Davis/Hudson 8-4.

JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL LAURENCE MANNING 35 WILSON HALL 7

MANNING – Garrett Black ran for two touchdowns and caught a pass for another as Laurence Manning Academy defeated Wilson Hall 35-7 on Thursday at Billy Chitwood Field. Black caught the TD pass from Jake Jordan, who also ran for a score. W Barrineau returned the second-half kickoff for a touchdown as well. Luke de Costa kicked four extra points and Cameron Molina had the other. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY WILSON HALL WINS

SANTEE – Wilson Hall came in first in the Calhoun Academy Invitational on Wednesday at Santee State Park. The Barons took seven of the top 10 spots and won with 16 points. Savannah Christian was second with 50. WH’s Drew Reynolds was the individual winner. Andrik Rivera was second, Matthe Taveraz third, Rhett Howell fourth, Conner Curtis sixth, Bryce Lykes ninth and Layton Creech 10th.

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USCS baseball fundraiser dinner today The University of South Carolina Sumter will celebrate its Junior College World Series baseball team with a World Series Recognition Dinner and Fundraiser on Friday at USC Sumter’s Nettles Gymnasium beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person for the barbecue dinner and the event is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event, but they are also available for purchase ahead of time at the USC Sumter Bookstore and the Fire Ant Café as well as from players and coaches. JASON DAY BUILDS BIG LEAD AT BMW CHAMPIONSHIP

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Jason Day already had seven birdies on his card and one eagle, courtesy of a shot he holed from 79 yards out of a fairway bunker. He was walking across a bridge Thursday at the BMW Championship when someone asked him during an exchange of greetings, “How are you doing, Jason?” Day has never been better. He powered his way

around Conway Farms and was at 10-under par through 17 holes when thunderstorms halted the opening round. His final shot was a 346-yard tee shot with the wind at his back that settled in light rough and left him 44 yards away from a front pin on No. 9. FORREST RAY 5K SATURDAY

The 10th Annual Forrest Ray 5K will be held on Saturday. The race will begin at the Sumter County Library at 111 North Harvin Street. Proceeds from the race will go support the Sumter County Library. Race day registration will begin at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8. The registration cost prior to the race is $20 while race day registration is $25. Runners can visit www. strictlyrunning.com, the Sumter Family YMCA or any Sumter County Library location to register. For more information, call (803) 773-7273 or visit www.sumtercountylibrary. com.

COLUMBIA — South Carolina will go another baseball season without ace Wil Crowe. Coach Chad Holbrook said Thursday that Crowe was likely to miss all of the 2016 season after having Tommy John surgery last spring. Holbrook said Crowe is progressing well in his recovery and is expected to be permitted to pitch in April. MLB CUBS 9 PIRATES 6 PITTSBURGH — Anthony Rizzo started a six-run fifth inning with his 30th homer, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 9-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday to take three of four games between NL playoff contenders. ATHLETICS 4 WHITE SOX 2

CHICAGO — Billy Butler hit a three-run homer in the ninth off David Robertson, and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.

HOLBROOK: CROWE LIKELY OUT FOR 2016

From wire reports

cause. “When you come in (as a new head coach) you go on what you’re told each player can do and go from there,” Barnes said. “As you watch them though, you see who can do what and start to see that this person should be a defensive back, this one should be an outside linebacker and this one should be on the defensive line. “It’s our job as coaches to look at them, get the best 11 athletes on defense and get them in the right positions.” Offensively, Sumter is averaging 352.8 yards of total offense a game, 204 on the ground and 148 through the air. Quentin Anderson has

rushed for 325 yards and four TDs and is one of four players with at least 100 yards rushing. Quarterback Alec Brumback has completed 29 of 48 passes for 557 yards and five touchdowns. The bulk of those completions have gone to wide receiver Colin Washington, who has 17 catches for 412 yards and four touchdowns. Barnes said Washington is doing a good job with his opportunities. “If you’re a wide receiver in our offense, you’ve got to take advantage of the chances you have when the ball comes your way, and he’s doing that,” Barnes said.

WNBA PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press (x-if necessary)

CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

(Best-of-3)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

New York vs. Washington Friday, Sept. 18: Washington at New York, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20: New York at Washington, 1 p.m. x-Tuesday, Sept. 22: Washington at New York, TBD Chicago vs. Indiana Thursday, Sept. 17: Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19: Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m. x-Monday, Sept. 21: Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

EAST DIVISION

DALZELL – Wilson Hall’s varsity volleyball team held on to beat Thomas Sumter Academy 3-2 on Thursday at Edens Gymnasium. The Lady Barons won by the scores of 25-14, 25-23, 19-25, 20-25, 15-13. WH improved to 13-1 overall and 2-0 in SCISA Region II-3A. Courtney Clark led Wilson Hall with 18 assists, 17 kills and four aces. Danielle deHoll had 18 assists and 14 kills. Caroline Clark added nine kills and Lauren Hill had 14 digs and two aces. TSA fell to 8-1 on the season and 0-1 in the region. Sydney Daniel led the Lady Generals with 19 assists. Josie Reed had 10 assists, Anita Cookey-Gam had 22 kills, Haley Hawkins 10 kills and Bree Stoddard four blocks.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs 9, Pittsburgh 6 Miami at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

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Minnesota vs. Los Angeles Friday, Sept. 18: Los Angeles at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20: Minnesota at Los Angeles, 3 p.m. x-Tuesday, Sept. 22: Los Angeles at Minnesota, TBD Phoenix vs. Tulsa Thursday, Sept. 17: Tulsa at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19: Phoenix at Tulsa, 9 p.m. x-Monday, Sept. 21: Tulsa at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

SHS FROM PAGE B1 “This is one of those games where you would like to be able to run the football, control the football and keep it away from them,” said Barnes, who is in his first year at SHS. After suffering the loss to 4A No. 9 York, Sumter has reeled off three straight victories. The Gamecocks beat Crestwood 49-20 before reeling off consecutive shutout wins, 38-0 over Stratford and 41-0 over Lakewood last week. Barnes thinks his defense has made strides and thinks some position switches in personnel has helped in that

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Former walk-on ready for 1st career start vs. No. 7 UGA BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Perry Orth did not worry about how difficult the climb would be, setting his sights on just one thing — playing football for ORTH South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier. The former walk-on quarterback checked that off his wish-list last week when he took over for injured starter Connor Mitch and nearly led the Gamecocks back from a 17-point halftime deficit in a 26-22 loss to Kentucky. Now, Orth makes his first start when South Carolina (1-1, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) takes on No. 7 Georgia (2-0, 1-0) on Saturday. “Perry called me,” said South Carolina receivers coach and recruiting coordinator Steve Spurrier Jr. “He said, ‘I want to play for coach Spurrier at (South Carolina). Is there any chance I can do that?’” Orth has that chance this week, and perhaps longer, with Mitch out from fourto-six weeks with a separated right, throwing shoulder. Orth, from Ponte Vedra, Florida, had a handful of offers to play at NCAA Division II programs. He wanted more and sought out the Gamecocks. The junior arrived in January 2013 with little hope of anything more than the chance to throw a few passes at spring practice, which was fine with Orth. “When coach Spurrier Jr. gave me the option of walking on, I said I was going to come up work as hard as I possibly can and see what happens,” Orth said. “That was my mindset.” He has continued that throughout his stay. Orth waited and learned behind Connor Shaw in 2013 and Dylan Thompson in 2014, both on NFL rosters, comfortable playing on the scout team or standing on the sidelines watching others perform. He came into this season have completed just one pass in three college attempts, both in mop up duties against FCS opponents Coastal Carolina and Furman. He worked at a Publix not far from campus to make extra money with his family paying for college and hoping for to increase his role on the field.

And there was Orth in the mix all summer long as he competed against scholarship quarterbacks Mitch, Michael Scarnecchia and Lorenzo Nunez, a four-way battle that ended little more than week before the opener with North Carolina. Orth’s opportunity to play came last weekend when Mitch left in the second quarter with a separated shoulder. An offense stuck in the mud the first 30 minutes took flight with Orth behind center. He led four scoring drives, going 13 of 20 for 179 yards with a touchdown. But Orth’s fairy-tale comeback moment ended with a late fourth-quarter interception as South Carolina was driving for the go-ahead touchdown. Orth blamed himself for the error and vowed to improve. “Yeah, Saturday was a tough one, but I think we’re doing a good job putting that in the past,” Orth said. “Everyone is excited about the next opportunity.” That comes Between The Hedges against the Bulldogs, who have lost four of the past five games overall to South Carolina. Georgia linebacker Jordan Jenkins is wary of South Carolina. “Because with the size of the linemen they have and the things they do on offense you really can never rule them out,” he said. Orth has prepared this week for another strong offensive performance by South Carolina against Georgia. “Whatever coach is wanting to do with the game on Saturday, I feel like this is my third season in the offense now and I know what they expect from me,” Orth said. “Whatever they need of me and our offense to do to win the game, and that’s what we’re going to focus on doing.” Spurrier, who put Orth on scholarship this summer, liked how the junior has handled himself since being named starter. Not that he expected anything different than the past few years, Spurrier said. “He’s a mature young man, and he throws a nice pass as you can see,” Spurrier said. “Makes his steps and he can throw a beautiful pass and he’s been here, what three years now? Earned a scholarship this season. If we can protect him and keep our guys open, he’s very capable.”

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STATE THURSDAY

(11) Clemson 20, Louisville 17 Charleston Southern 47, East Tennessee State 7 South Carolina State 36, Florida A&M 0

SATURDAY

(7) Georgia vs. South Carolina, 6 p.m. (ESPN, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKTFM 107.5) Wofford at Idaho, 5 p.m. Furman at Central Florida, 6 p.m. Citadel at Georgia Southern, 6 p.m. (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240) Western Illinois at Coastal Carolina, 6 p.m. (WWFN-FM 100.1) Campbell at Presbyterian, 7 p.m. North Greenville at Newberry, 4 p.m. Limestone at Mars Hill, 1 p.m. Central State at Benedict, 6 p.m.

ACC TODAY

(9) Florida State at Boston College, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

(8) Notre Dame vs. (14) Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m. (WIS 10) (23) Northwestern at Duke, 12:30 p.m. Illinois at North Carolina, noon (ESPN2) Wake Forest at Army, noon (CBS SPORTS NETWORK) Central Michigan at Syracuse, 12:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTSOUTH) Nebraska at Miami, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN2) William & Mary at Virginia, 3:30 p.m. Virginia Tech at Purdue, 3:30 p.m. (ESPNU) North Carolina State at Old Dominion, 7 p.m Pittsburgh at Iowa, 8 p.m.

SEC SATURDAY

(2) Alabama vs. (15) Mississippi, 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) (13) LSU vs. (18) Auburn, 3:30 p.m. (WLTX 19) (17) Texas A&M vs. Nevada, noon (SEC NETWORK) (22) Missouri vs. Connecticut, noon (ESPN) Northwestern State at Mississippi State, 4 p.m. (SEC NETWORK)

Austin Peay at Vanderbilt, 4 p.m. Texas Tech at Arkansas, 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Western Carolina at Tennessee, 7 p.m. (ESPNU) Florida at Kentucky, 7:30 p.m. (SEC NETWORK)

TOP 25 SATURDAY

(1) Ohio St. vs. Northern Illinois, 3:30 p.m. (WOLO 25) (3) TCU vs. SMU, 8 p.m. (SPORTSOUTH) (4) Michigan St. vs. Air Force, noon (WOLO 25) (6) Southern Cal vs. Stanford, 8 p.m. (WOLO 25) (10) UCLA vs.(19) BYU, 10:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1) (12) Oregon vs. Georgia State, 2 p.m. (16) Oklahoma vs. Tulsa, noon (FOX SPORTS 1) (20) Arizona vs. Northern Arizona, 11 p.m. (21) Utah at Fresno State, 10:30 p.m. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK) (24) Wisconsin vs. Troy, 3 p.m. (25) Oklahoma State vs. UTSA, 3:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1)

TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 Clemson responded behind Gallman. He rushed twice for 30 yards – including a 25-yard gain that put him over the century mark – as the Tigers drove to the UL 20. However, Watson’s pass to Gallman on third down was cut short, and Clemson had to settle for a tie score with Greg Huegel’s 36-yard field goal. Watson’s passing was razor sharp on the next drive. The Tiger sophomore completed all five of his throws on a 62-yard drive that ended with Jordan Leggett’s 25-yard catch in the end zone as Clemson retook a 7-point lead. A turnover on downs near the Tiger 40 led to another score. Watson completed two passes and Gallman rushed for 18 yards to set up a 27yard field goal from Huegel as Clemson went up 20-10 early in the fourth quarter. The double-digit lead lasted just one play, however. Traveon Samuel took the ensuing kickoff back 100 yards to paydirt as the Cardinals cut the deficit to three again. Behind Bolin, UL drove to the Clemson 21, but Wallace’s kick sailed wide left. The late back-and-forth marked a significant turnaround from a first half that was all about defense as both units set the tone early. Louisville’s James Burgess intercepted Watson on the Tigers’ opening drive and the second-year QB was sacked on third down on the next drive as Clemson failed to gain any traction.

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Watson finished 9 of 14 for 91 yards in the half. Meanwhile the Tiger D completely stumped Louisville’s attack. The Cardinals had just four first downs through the first 27 minutes of the game and went 0-for-8 on third downs in the half – finishing with 102 total yards including just 15 on the ground. Just before the break, a big 55-yard completion from Bolin to Jaylen Smith set up Louisville at the Tiger 15. Clemson’s defense held, forcing a 26-yard field goal from Wallace as the Tigers took a 7-3 lead into the locker room.

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Harvick takes can-do attitude into NASCAR championship defense BY REID PRICE NASCAR wire service What? Me worry? Kevin Harvick had just struggled to a 14th-place finish in the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway, where race winner Matt Kenseth had twice put him a lap down. Nevertheless, the reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion seemed blithely unconcerned — even confident — as he fielded questions from reporters after the race. Why? Because Harvick already had begun looking ahead with relish to the defense of his title in the 10race Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup that begins with Sunday’s MyAFibRisk.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway (3 p.m. ET on NBCSN). And because he knew masterful crew chief Rodney Childers already had been planning for the Chase for weeks. So as Harvick heads to Chicagoland Speedway for next week’s first event in the three-race Challenger Round of the Chase, he has solid reasons for optimism. “I know how much preparation and time everybody at Stewart-Haas Racing and especially Rodney and all our

TSA FROM PAGE B1 know him, and he’ll be back to watch the game. He knows everybody on the team so hopefully we can go out and do something good for him and make him proud of Thomas Sumter.” Generals head coach Troy Kessinger, whose team will take a 0-3 record into the game, said Hoge is a great example of a young man that took advantage of his opportunities both in the classroom and outside of it at TSA. “Everything that these small schools have to offer, which is a lot, he took advantage of and was excellent at all of them,” Kessinger said. “I’ve got three sons of my own and if they went through it like him, if they got out of it what he got out of it, I’d be so proud and

FROM PAGE B1

guys on our No. 4 team have put into going to these next three weeks,” Harvick said. “It’s just what it’s all about. “It’s a whole different way of racing. It’s a whole different mind-set as you go into Chicago, and it’s kind of take-no-prisoners. ‘I don’t like you, and I know they don’t like me,’ so you race like that on every lap, and we’re going to go after it.” As Harvick and teammate Kurt Busch enter the Chase, much of the conversation will revolve around the recent strength of Joe Gibbs Racing, and deservedly so. Collectively, JGR cars won seven of the last nine regular-season races. Lest we forget, however, Harvick ended the regular season as the series leader, having accumulated 978 points in 26 races, good for a 30-point margin over secondplace Joey Logano. Harvick has two victories and a remarkable 10 runner-up finishes to his credit this season, and he led the series in top fives (18) and top 10s (22). During JGR’s dominating run over the last nine races, Harvick has finished second twice, third three times and fifth once — a far cry from backmarker status. Accordingly, those currently entertaining the possibility of an all-Gibbs contest in the

final round of the Chase at Homestead-Miami Speedway would be wise not to ignore the defending champion, who seized his first series title last year by winning the final two Chase races, at Phoenix and Homestead. Harvick sees that experience as a distinct advantage, and he seems eager to embrace a Chase mentality that harkens back to his days as a pugnacious kid from Bakers-

field, California. “I feel like as a team we have been there, done that,” Harvick said after Saturday night’s race. “We’ve been in Phoenix and Homestead pressure situations and succeeded in both of those situations. I think when you look at the group (of Chase qualifiers), there’s not a lot of them that have done that, and you’ve just got to keep pressure on them.”

happy for them. “That’s just the kind of young man he is,” the Generals head coach explained. “More than anything else, he enjoyed every minute of it. Sometimes its drudgery to play a sport or go to class and work hard at it; he did that every day. That’s one thing I miss, not seeing him and I’m looking forward to doing that Friday night.” Playing with emotion could define the Generals’ play, according to Kessinger. “I’ll be honest with you, we need to be play with a little less emotion at times because last week we had 60 yards in penalties because of emotions and we’ve got to fix that,” Kessinger said of the 20-7 loss to Calhoun Academy. “We’re not good enough to give away plus yards because of penalties and give the other team plus yards be-

cause of penalties just because we’re not being able to handle our emotions. Our kids have played spirited, they’ve played with great effort and great emotion, but now we’ve got to play with (those emotions), but control them so that we can cut down on our mistakes.” TSA had just 137 total yards of offense, 66 rushing and 71 passing, on just 37 plays against Calhoun. Rabon said he and his teammates need to play smart to move the chains in critical situations in order to keep the ball out of the hands of the Barons as much as possible. “We’ve played some good teams and I’m not going to put them down or anything, but we’ve really beat ourselves on penalties and just stuff has happened at the wrong times,” Rabon said. “We haven’t caught any good

breaks yet and it’s really killed us because we’re killing ourselves. We’ve played some good ball, but at times we’ve played bad so we’ve got to eliminate some key penalties that we’ve had and just move the ball a little bit more.” Wilson Hall will be a tough task as the Barons are 2-1 on the season and averaging 34 points a game offensively while allowing just 15.3. They are coming off a 47-26 victory over Ben Lippen. “A lot of it (TSA’s issues) is self-induced; now the team we’re playing (today) is definitely better than anybody we’ve faced and they’re going to be one of the best we play and we know that, but our goal Friday night is to play better,” Kessinger said. “We need to play without mistakes, play hard and see what happens.”

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Defending Sprint Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick is confident as he begins the defense of his title in the 10-race Chase on Sunday in Joliet, Ill.

and for the most part, the Barons were able to correct them against BL. “We still had one turnover and a few penalties,” Jarecki said. “That’s something we’d like to continue to improve on. We’d like no turnovers against Thomas Sumter.” One area in which Jarecki did see significant improvement was across the young offensive line. The Barons returned just two true starters from a year ago and the growing pains were somewhat evident against Hammond. Against the Falcons, however, the O-line played much better across the board, Jarecki said. “We just had a tremendous game up front from all five of our linemen,” he said. “They’re taking strides each week. David Tussey had a very nice game. Assignment-wise he graded a lot higher. Our other senior tackle, Jake Reaves, has given us tremendous effort on both sides of the ball. “It’s becoming a consistent effort week in and week out from those guys now.” The Barons had 295 yards rushing in the first half alone against Ben Lippen and had key touchdown runs from Robert James and Justin Timmons among others. The WH offense will now face a 0-3 Generals team that has allowed at least 20 points in every game this season. The Barons by contrast have allowed just 46 total and just 15.3 per game while averaging 34 on offense. “They’re very strong up front and they’ve got some size and play tough,” Jarecki said of TSA. “They give you different looks with a lot of shifts that can be tough for a young offensive line to pick up, so that’s something we’ve got to prepare for.” Offensively, TSA is averaging 11 points a game and relies on a spread formation attack, Jarecki said. “They like to spread you out and use the quarterback’s athleticism,” he said. “They’ve got a couple of playmakers they like to get the ball to and they have speed so that’s always a challenge.” Regardless of records or statistics, Jarecki said rivalry games like this are usually tough matchups. “I’ve known (TSA head) Coach (Troy) Kessinger for a long time,” he said. “We were on opposite sides of the field a lot when I was at Calhoun (Academy) fighting for the region title. I know he’ll have his team prepared and ready to go and we have to be as well.”

OBITUARIES DONALD E. JOHNSTON Donald Ernest Johnston, 63, husband of Gretchen Rauch Johnston, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at his home. Born June 22, 1952, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Ernest L. Johnston and JOHNSTON Gladys June Johnston. He was a member of Crosswell Baptist Church. Mr. Johnston worked with his father and assumed ownership at Ernest

Johnston’s Chain Saw and later worked as a licensed general contractor. Survivors include his wife of 37 years; two sons, Donald Brett Johnston (Shelly) of Texas and Ernest Lee Johnston of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Payten Johnston and Gage Johnston; a brother, David Lamar Johnston (Cindy) of Summerton; and a sister, Glenda Johnston Orcutt (Bill) of Vanore, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Crosswell Baptist Church with

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DORIS B. JUNE Doris Baker June, 96, widow of Ulysses Stewart June Jr., died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Florence. Born in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Ethan Allen Baker and Fannie Culpepper Baker. Mrs. June was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She was a retired supervisor with Cover Manufacturing Co. Surviving are two sons, Robert Preston June (Edith) of Sumter and Ulysses Stuart June III (Judith Ann) of Lexington; one sister, Jeanette Green of Florence; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Hicks and Bonnie Mae Hollman. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Massey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home of Ronald June, 22 Avalon Court. Memorials may be made to New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC 29154. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements. (803) 775-9386

RAYMOND H. GLOVER Raymond H. Glover, 44, departed this life on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at his home in Atlanta. Born in Sumter County on Feb. 16, 1971, he was the son of Horace Glover and Carolyn Green Glover. He attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Hillcrest High School, class of 1992. Raymond served in the U.S. Navy for five years. He leaves to mourn his passing: his parents, Horace Glover and Carolyn Glover Green of Dalzell; two daughters, Destiny Glover of Atlanta and Areyhon Collick of Ocean City, Maryland; one son, Malik Glover of Ocean City, Maryland; two sisters, Diane Glover (Broadus) and Tereasa Glover, both of Rembert; one brother, James Edward Glover of Rembert; his fiancé, Lisa Robinson, and son, Grant Robinson; eight aunts; two uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Grant Hill Baptist Church,

5401 Black River Road, Rembert, with the Rev. Clifton Witherspoon, pastor, Pastor Rachael Sinclair, eulogist, Pastor Michael Sinclair, presiding, assisted by the Rev. Durant Jenkins. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 201 Herbert Wilson Road, Dalzell. The funeral procession will leave from the home at 2 p.m. Floral bearers and pall bearers will be cousins. Burial will be in Grant Hill Baptist Church Yard Cemetery. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web, www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

HAMPTON DICKEY Hampton “Hampie” Dickey, 90, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. He was born in Sumter County on June 9, 1925. He was the son of the late John and Isobell McDonell Dickey. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Shiloh. “Hampie” served in the U.S. Navy, where he earned two medals in World War II. After retiring from the Navy, he moved back to South Carolina where he worked on the farm for a short time and later retired from Santee Print in Sumter. He leaves to mourn his departure: his wife, Ozie Bell Dickey of the home; five daughters, Odeen Epps (James), Aminell McLaughlin (Calvin), Flora Bell Epps (Elroy), Marie Toney and Retha Spann; one son, Lenest “Sonny” Dickey (Albertine); one sister, Dolly Dickey; two sisters-in-law; a granddaughter raised in the home, Cynthia Barno; 33 other grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; 39 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Asbury United Methodist Church, 355 Puddin Swamp Road, Lynchburg, with the Rev. Shirley McKnight, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his daughter, Aminell McLaughlin, 56 Mikado Road, Mayesville. The remains will be placed in the church at 9 a.m. The funeral procession will leave from the home at 9:20 a.m. Floral bearers and pall bearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in Florence National Cemetery, Florence. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web, www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. com. Services directed by the management and staff of Wil-

liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

MOSES JOHNSON Moses Johnson died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. He was the son of the late Isaiah and Ida Moses Johnson and was born in Sumter. He was educated in the local public schools and was a lifelong member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. He was a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Army and a businessman. Survivors include three children, Mose E. Edwards of Queens, New York, Robert W. Johnson of Brooklyn, New York, and Gregory Johnson of Sumter; seven children; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Joseph Johnson of Brooklyn, New York; and other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Johnson will be placed in the church at 9 a.m. Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in Emmanuel United Methodist Church with Pastor Doris Bright officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. Job’s Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

SYLVIA A. AVINS Sylvia Ann Parker Avins, 66, beloved wife of Frank L. Avins Jr., died on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at her residence. Born in Olanta, she was a daughter of the late Willard M. Parker and Juanita Anderson Parker. She had worked at Winn Dixie and Campbell Soup Co. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Surviving in addition to her husband are: one son, Frank W. Avins, and his wife, Malinda, of Sumter; two brothers, James Parker and his wife, Evelyn, and Russell Parker and his wife, Christine, all of Sumter; and one sister, Marilyn Grover and her husband, Bill, of Gilbert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sylvia Christy Avins; two brothers, Allen Parker and Donald Parker; and one sister, Martha Ann Geddings. Services will be private. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

ELAINE H. GREGORY COLUMBIA — Elaine Harriett Thompson Gregory, 64,

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died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at her residence, 104 Tennyson St., Columbia. She was born Oct. 25, 1950, in Manning, a daughter of the late Melvin Thompson Sr. and Miriam Servance Thompson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Thompson Jr., and a sister, Miriam “Teenie” Thompson. In her youth, she attended Trinity AME Church in Manning. She was a graduate of Manning High School class of 1969. Elaine retired from Shakespeare Monofilament after 25 years and started her own cleaning business. Survivors are two sons: Kem and Andre’ (Elizabeth), both of Columbia; four grandchildren, Michele (Kenneth) Small, Amiah Celeste Gregory, Andre’ King Gregory and Amir Prince Gregory; three great-grandchildren, Jaydin, Kennedy and Kenneth Small II; two brothers, Gregory Thompson of Washington, D.C., and Corde’ Thompson of Atlanta; and two sisters, Lottie Thompson of Washington, D.C., and Mary “Debbie” (Hosea) Jones of Jacksonville, Florida. Celebratory services for Mrs. Gregory will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr., Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. Evangelist Natasha M. Wilson will be officiating. Burial will follow in Manning Cemetery, Manning. Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m. today. Online memorials may be sent to www.samuelsfunealhome.com. The family is receiving friends at her residence and at the home of her niece and husband, Michelle and Walter McElveen, 345 Wendemere Drive, Sumter. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

nia; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at High Hills A.M.E. Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, with the Rev. Thomas H. Habersham, pastor, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Dr. James S. Cooper, the Rev. Ruth E. Robinson, the Rev. Linda K. Richbow and the Rev. Edward Hinton. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 3725 Ella Lane, Dalzell. The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. The procession will leave from the family home at 10:30 a.m. Floral bearers will be granddaughters and Floral Ministry. Pall bearers will be grandsons and trustees. Burial will be in High Hills A.M.E. Church Yard Cemetery. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

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Harry Ray Peebles Sr., 82, husband of Betty Jean Bradley Peebles, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

Ella Bradley Howard, 94, transitioned from this earthly life on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at her home. Born Aug. 23, 1921, in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Bradley and Emma Bradley. Ella attended High Hills School and graduated from Lincoln High School. Ella was joined in holy matrimony to the late Leroy Howard Sr. for 53 years. Upon returning to Dalzell, Ella and Leroy rejoined and became active members of High Hills A.M.E. Church where she served as an usher, treasurer of the Floral Club, member of the Women Missionary Society and was on the Trustee Board. She was a dedicated trustee emeritus, giving advice whenever she could. She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Barbara Howard of Dalzell and Carolyn Howard of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; three sons, Leroy Howard Jr., Sherman Howard Sr. (Chrysan) and Walter Howard (Nancy), all of Harrisburg, Pennsylva-

J.W. MCDOWELL OLANTA — J.W. “Doug” McDowell, 71, husband of Katherine McFadden McDowell, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at his residence, 721 E. Main St., Olanta. He was born March 9, 1944, in Sumter, a son of the late Cecil McDowell and Lourina McKnight McDowell. The family is receiving friends at the residence. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

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LESTER C. THOMPSON MANNING — Lester Cain “Sonny Boy” Thompson Jr., 79, beloved husband of Shirley Holladay Thompson, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179, www. stephensfuneralhome.org.

MICHELLE C. BLACKMON Michelle Craven Blackmon, 46, wife of Franklin Duncan “Frankie” Blackmon Jr., died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at her home. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179, www.stephensfuneralhome. org

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LEGAL NOTICES Summons & Notice AMENDED SUMMONS IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO: 2015-ES-43-00445 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER LOUISE SADLER PETITIONER v. Hazelena Johnson, Daisy Brown, Millie Garrett, Bevel Johnson, Brenda Johnson, The Estate of Essie Johnson Chandler, The Estate of Hazel Johnson, any Unknown heirs of the Estate of Essie Johnson Chandler and any unknown heirs Of the Estate of Hazel Johnson, RESPONDENTS, TO: THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and required to answer the Petition to Determine Heirs in this action which was filed in the Office of the Probate Court for Sumter County, South Carolina, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber at 109 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150 within THIRTY (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Petition within that time, the relief requested therein will be granted.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: TAKE NOTICE that the Summons in the above mentioned action, together with the Complaint, was filed with the Sumter County Probate Court on the 19th day of August, 2015. The Guardian ad Litem for any unknown heirs of the Estate of Hazel Johnson in this matter is Larry C. Weston, Esquire, 109 N. Main Street, Post Office Box 1211, Sumter, South Carolina. Garryl L. Deas, Esquire The Deas Law Firm, LLC 109 North Main Street Post Office Box 1211 Sumter, South Carolina 29151 (803) 775-7004 Attorney for the Plaintiff

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Stephen E. Brown a/k/a Stephen Earl Brown; Christina D. Brown a/k/a Christina Diane Brown; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Summit Mortgage, a division of Shenandoah Valley National Bank, its successors and assigns; The United States of America acting by and through its agency the Department of Housing and Urban Development; Sumter OB GYN; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-0214, The following property will be sold on October 5, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or tract of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as Tract "B" and containing seventy nine one-hundredths (0.79) acre on that certain plat of Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated April 30, 1974, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-35 at Page 454. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 117 Pack Road, Sumter and is shown on the Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 225-13-01-020.

Derivation: Book 981 at Page 1072 117 Pack Road, Sumter, SC 29150-8896 2251301020 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0214. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-06345 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

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NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-0568 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Brett Walston a/k/a Brett Mitchum, Beverly Mitchum, CoastalStates Bank and Republic Finance, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on October 5, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 55 of Pinefield Subdivision on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated September 28, 1992 and recorded in Plat Book 92 at page 1756 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property conveyed herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under §30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 10 Walton Street, Sumter, SC. This being the identical property conveyed to Brett Walston by Deed of Tonjua Teague, dated July 18, 2008 and recorded July 25, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1109 at page 3355. Thereafter, Brett Walston conveyed the subject property to Brett Walston and Beverly Mitchum, joint with right of survivorship, which deed was recorded on August 7, 2008 in Book 1110 at Page 2191. TMS No. 229-09-01-004 Property Address: 10 Walton Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.2500%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1148165 9/18, 9/25, 10/02/2015

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF5 vs. Terry L. McIntosh; Young, Keffer & Donnald, P.A.; First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc.; LVNV Funding, LLC; Palmetto Health d/b/a Palmetto Health Richland; Rocky Mountain Holdings, LLC, C/A No. 2012-CP-43-0394, The following property will be sold on October 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 3 of Wintergreen Subdivision as shown on that certain plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated April 14, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2001 at Page 110. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended) reference to said play is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. Derivation: Book 1016 at Page 56 3560 Oleander Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 186-02-05-003, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2012-CP-43-0394. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an

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independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03737 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1147861 9/18, 9/25, 10/02/2015

AND MORRIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. DATED JULY 30, 2003 AND RECORDED AUGUST 4, 2003 IN BOOK 901, PAGE 297 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01031 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Allean M. Britton; Bruce L. Britton; South Carolina Department of Revenue, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 7, OF WENDEMERE SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF LOUIS W. TISDALE, R. L. S. DATED JANUARY 2, 2002 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2002 AT PAGE 31, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN SECTION 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 240 WENDEMERE DRIVE, SUMTER SC. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRUCE L. BRITTON AND ALLEAN M. BRITTON BY DEED OF MORRIS

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 240 Wendemere Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 252-15-01-007 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-07862

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-00841 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-D, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates vs. Wayne Patrick Brunson; Pamela Denise Brunson; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Republic Finance, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 81 OF PIONEER POINT SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF JULIAN B. ALLEN, R.L.S., DATED MARCH 15, 1988 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 88 AT PAGE 238, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES, AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 65 PLANTERS DRIVE, SUMTER, SC.

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

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

Notice of Sale The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-07346

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

TMS No. 074-00-07-037 Current address of property is 2220 Alston Road, Rembert, SC 29128 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder.) No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803/779-8900

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00722 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Elaine F. Fuller; Landmark Pointe Homeowner's Association, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will

Notice of Sale sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 56-A, LANDMARK POINTE SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, SECTION 2, CONTAINING 0.12 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2003 AND RECORDED MARCH 17, 2003 IN PLAT BOOK 2003, PAGE 134 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES, AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELAINE F. FULLER BY DEED OF JEFFREY S. DYSON DATED OCTOBER 31, 2005 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 2005 IN BOOK 1003, PAGE 1863 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3543 Landmark, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 185-07-04-003 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-04788

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-00952 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust vs. Kenneth Wayne Porter a/k/a Kenneth W. Porter, Kenneth Wayne Porter, Jr., David A. Porter, and Kayla L. Porter, individually, and as Legal Heirs or Devisees of the Estate of Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter, Deceased, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Estate of Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter, Deceased, their heirs or devisees, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of

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America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Ford Motor Credit Company LLC; South Carolina Department of Revenue; and Vicki Rivera, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder:

property is shown as 2860 Millstone Drive, on the Auditor's Tax Map of Sumter County Parcel 209-08-05-001. Derivation: Book 962 at Page 736

PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS, RLS, DATED OCTOBER 1, 1998 AND RECORDED IN THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK 98 AT PAGE 1179 AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN SECTION 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 1525 HIDDEN OAKS DRIVE.

All that piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being specifically shown as Lot No. 275 on a plat of Millwood Gardens Subdivision made by H. S. Willson, R.L.S., and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-15 at Page 118; Said lot being bounded and measuring thereon as follows according to said plat; On the Northeast and along Hill Top Street for a distance of 93.76 feet; on the North by Hilltop and Briarwood Intersection and measuring thereon along a curved line a distance of 31.42 feet; on the east by Briarwood Drive and measuring thereon 117.63 feet; on the South by Lot Number 276, said plat, and measuring thereon 143.5 feet; and on the West by Lot Number 273, said plat and measuring thereon 100 feet; be all measurements a little more or a little less according to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to Kenneth Wayne Porter and Pamela L. Shorter Porter by Deed of Joyce L. Shorter dated May 31, 1983 and recorded August 10, 1983 in Book 342 at Page 816 in the ROD Office for Sumter County. Thereafter, Joyce L. Shorter conveyed the subject property by Corrective Deed to Kenneth Wayne Porter and Pamela L. Shorter Porter dated May 2, 1986 and recorded May 16, 1986 in Book 425 at Page 1923 in the ROD Office for Sumter County. Thereafter, Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter died on July 22, 2012, leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely, Kenneth Wayne Porter a/k/a Kenneth W. Porter, Kenneth Wayne Porter, Jr., David A. Porter, and Kayla L. Porter.

TMS No. 227-08-01-033 Property address: 2 Hilltop Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.490% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

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

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

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209-08-05-001 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-2149. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-05939 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-1256 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of CitiMortgage, Inc., against Raven Talbert, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on October 5, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot #22, Block "I", "Sherwood Forest" Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat of Edmunds Land Surveyors, RLS, dated October 31, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book PB96 at page 1454. The said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This property is also known as 1036 E. Sherwood Drive.

TMS Number: 2680906008 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1036 E Sherwood Dr, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Robert Lowery and Catherine Ferguson by deed of Earl J. James, dated November 6, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on November 6, 1996, in Deed Book 660 at Page 1165. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 8.375% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01026 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: MidFirst Bank vs. Daphne A. Paschall a/k/a Daphne Ann Paschall; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Bibco, Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING LOCATED IN MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP, SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTED AS LOT 49A (CONTAINING 1.75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS), IN THE HIDDEN OAKS SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON

ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2000 BELLCREST MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GBHMN33512A/B. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TIMOTHY A. PASCHALL BY DEED OF ROBERT D. BELK, DATED JUNE 15, 2000 AND RECORDED JUNE 16, 2000 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA IN BOOK 774, PAGE 1965. THEREAFTER, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DEED OF DISTRIBUTION FROM THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY ALLEN PASCHALL DATED AND RECORDED ON MARCH 9, 2012 IN BOOK 1168 AT PAGE 884.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1525 Hidden Oaks Drive, Wedgefield, SC 29168 TMS: 100-00-020-20 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-24711

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

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1370 Morris Way Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 207-15-02-019 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the

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next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15-10499

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Hollie K. Tedder; Christopher M. Waters;, C/A No. 15-CP-43-0726, The following property will be sold on October 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 3, as shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated August 25, 2000, recorded in PB 2000 at page 602, records of Sumter County. Said Lot No. 3 being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by Lot No. 1, said plat, and measuring thereon 137.08 feet; on the East by Lot No. 2, and measuring thereon 263.82 feet; on the South by Pearson Road, and fronting thereon 193.15 feet; and on the West by Lot No. 4, and measuring thereon 269.78 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This being the property known as 15 Pearson Road. Derivation: Book 780; Page 1948 15 Pearson Rd, Sumter, SC 29150 2190002034, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0726. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 015262-02062 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1147680 9/18, 9/25, 10/02/2015

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-0810 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Charles G. Smith, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on October 5, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 1, on a plat of "Villa Sites" prepared by Harmon D. Moise, C. E. dated March 10, 1905 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book F¬4 at page 189,and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. The said property is shown on said plat with a North-South dimension of 80 feet; and on the current TMS (228-04) with an East-West dimension of 230 feet. Also: an additional 30 feet on the Eastern end of said parcel shown by said TMS and also the additional 3.4 feet along the Southern boundary shown on said plat.

TMS Number: 228-04-02-035 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 333 Church St, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Charles G. Smith by deed of Kenneth F. Boyles, II and Cozette C. Boyles, dated May 11, 2010, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on May 11, 2010, in Deed Book 1139 at Page 1414. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.00% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 Notice of Sale Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-1238 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Bernard James, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown and delineated as Lot No. 13, Block "C" Green Acres Subdivision as shown on that certain plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated August 31, 1989 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB89, Page 857. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 960 Morningside Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 251-03-02-018. This being the same property conveyed to Bernard James by deed of Marlin G. Ormseth and Judy D. Ormseth dated March 10, 2009 and recorded March 11, 2009 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1119 at Page 3128.

TMS#: 251-03-02-018 Property Address: 960 Morningside Drive Sumter, S.C. 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.50% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-0871 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsAnn Aavik, The Estate of Thomas Aavik, acting by and through its Personal Representative, whose name is unknown, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, and any and all persons claiming any right, title, estate or interest in real estate described in the Complaint any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability being as a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Ann Aavik, The Estate of Thomas Aavik, acting by and through its Personal Representative, whose name is unknown, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on October 5, 2015, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot

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of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #63, Havenwood Subdivision, Section # 9, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Croft Engineers, RLS, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 87 at page 349, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 4650 Christine Drive. ALSO INCLUDED: Liberty MH (42 x 56)

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TMS #: 400-00-30-769 Physical Address: 4650 Christine Dr., Sumter, SC 29150 Mobile Home: 1999 Liberty VIN # 16L08354XTU SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.0% per annum. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

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

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

2885 September Drive Sumter, SC 29154 TMS# 183-03-02-003 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Two and 00/100 (2%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter

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

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The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 Notice of Sale County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. As a personal or deficiency judgment is demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days pursuant to the S.C. Code Ann. Section 15-39-720 (1976). If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700 NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01273 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc against Michael Keith Whitfield, Jr. a/k/a Michael Keith Whitfield, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on October 5, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in Raft Creek Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot #9 on that certain plat of "Happy Homes Subdivision" prepared by Julian D. Allen, RLS, dated November 6, 1970 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-29 at page 69 and according to said plat having the following metes and bounds; to-wit: Beginning at the iron pin located on the northeast right-of-way of Pineside Drive approximately 950 feet north of Ranch Road and proceeding along said right-of-way N 44°42' W for a distance of 120 feet to an iron pin; thence turning with the line of Lot 10, N 45°18' E for a distance of 250 feet to an iron pin; thence with the line of Reserve Area "C", S 44°42' E for a distance of 120 feet to an iron pin; thence with the line of Lot 8, S 45°18' W for a distance of 250 feet to the point of beginning. All distances being a little more or less. This conveyance is made subject to all restrictions, rights of way and easements, including this Restrictive Covenants of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds, formerly known as Clerk of Court, in Deed Book S-9 at page 397. Also includes a mobile/manufactured home, a 2009 Oakwood VIN# RIC243069NCAB.This is the same property conveyed to Michael Keith Whitfield by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. dated March 1, 2012 and being recorded March 26, 2012 in Book 1168 at Page 3554 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds Office. TMS No. 089-00-01-027 (land) and 400-00-35-724 (mobile home) Property Address: 4685 Pineside Drive, Rembert, SC 29128 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.3000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1147484 9/18, 9/25, 10/02/2015

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

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

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233-00-01-052

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SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0682. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-06628 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

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

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

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: PNC Bank, National Association vs. Paul M. McCombs; Eydie A. McCombs; Bank of America, N.A.; CACH, LLC, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OF LOT OF LAND LYING, BEING AND SITUATE NW OF SALEM ST, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MAYESVILLE, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY LOUIS W. TISDALE, DATED JANUARY 29, 1997 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 97, PAGE 138 IN THE RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO PAUL M. MCCOMBS AND EYDIE A. MCCOMBS BY DEED OF THOMAS W. COOPER, JR. AND STEPHEN G. COOPER DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1997 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 1997 IN BOOK 666, PAGE 1535 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

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

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

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2013-CP-43-02298 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Alain Cottrell Flonnory et al., I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, being and situate in the Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as part of Lot 71 containing 0.25 acres, of Phase 1-Section No. 2, of Landmark Pointe Subdivision, on plat of Joseph R. Edwards, P.L.S., dated June 7, 2002, and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002 at Page 331. Pursuant to Section 30-2-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distance of the property delineated thereon. This property address is known as 3513 Horizon Drive, Sumter, South Carolina, 29154, and is shown on the Sumter County Tax Map records as part of tax map parcel #185-07-05-007. This being the same property conveyed to Alain Cottrell Flonnory and Nicole Shantel Flonnory, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of McKnight Construction Company of Sumter, Inc., dated March 1, 2004 and recorded March 1, 2004, in Book 927 at Page 001678, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

TMS #: 185-07-05-013 Property Address: 3513 Horizon Drive Sumter, S.C. 29154

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recorded in Plat Book 2005 at Page 529, Records of Sumter County. Being the same fee simple property conveyed by warranty deed from The James Group, LLC, by Charles B. James, Jr., member to Stephen Forrest, dated January 12, 2007 recorded on January 26, 2007 in Book 1062, Page 1287 in Sumter County Records, State of South Carolina. TMS No. 185-07-03-030 Property Address: 3550 Beacon Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.3750%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity Sumter County, Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1148179 9/18, 9/25, 10/02/2015

not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.00% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Luella Ragins a/k/a Louella Ragin; SC State Housing Corp.; Republic Finance, LLC; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-0845, The following property will be sold on October 5, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder:

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.

GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-0797 Attorneys for the Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE 2013-CP-43-1109 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage, Inc. against Stephen Forrester aka Stephen J. Forrest, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on October 5, 2015, at 12:00PM, at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot No. 119 of Landmark Pointe Subdivision Phase 2 and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, P.L.S., dated October 17, 1958 and

All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 7. Block B, as shown on a plat by Ben J. Makela, RLS, recorded December 13, 2001 and recorded in Plat Book 2001 at Page 783 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Said Lot No. 7 being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by Lot No. 9 and measuring thereon 119.74 feet; on the East by Lot No. 8 and measuring thereon 70.47 feet; on the South by Lot No. 5 and measuring thereon 120.19 feet; and on the West by Gerald Street and fronting thereon 70.32 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This being the property known as 11 Gerald Street. Derivation: Book 825; Page 1710

11 Gerald Street, Sumter, SC 29150-3005 248-09-04-032

TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-0845. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-06701 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00592 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs. Cheryl Speck a/k/a Cheryl Joanne Speck a/k/a Cheryl Joanne Kepler Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Brian Speck a/k/a Brian Irvin Speck a/k/a Brian I. Speck; Karen Speck Wilder a/k/a Karen L. Wilder, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN SUMTER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 14, MORRIS WAY SUBDIVISION, SECTION #2 AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS , RLS, DATED SEPT. 23, 1998, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK PB98 AT PAGE 1104. THE SAID LOT HAS SUCH BOUNDARIES METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. THIS BEING PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRIAN I. SPECK AND RUTH J. SPECK, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED OF JAMES M MELFIE AND UNCHU MELFIE, DATED 09/24/1998 AND RECORDED 09/25/1998 IN DEED BOOK 713, AT PAGE 329 IN THE RECORDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A . THEREAFTER, RUTH J. SPECK PASSED WAY AND FULL TITLE PASSED TO BRIAN L. SPECK BY OPERATION OF LAW.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1235 Morris Way Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 208-02-01-054 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-28260

This being the same property conveyed to Vardell Campbell, Jr. and Peggy S. Campbell by deed of Wally Maynard dated August 22, 1996 and recorded August 27, 1996 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 655 at Page 998.

TMS#: 229-06-01-018 Property Address: 1 Carl Avenue Sumter, S.C. 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.25% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

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