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Lawmakers: Make road funding fair Local delegation worried Sumter won’t get fair share of money BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Several groups in South Carolina have been advocating for the South Carolina Legislature to come up with funding sources to better maintain the state’s aging road system, including the possibility of raising the state gasoline tax. A group called South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads launched a web

page in which residents could describe the state’s roads (www.fixscroads.com). “The response was overwhelming,” the group said in a news release. The results included such responses as “dangerous,” “embarrassing” and “like a Third World country,” the group reported. “The list went on with thousands of responses as South Carolinians voiced their concerns about the worsening

state of our roads and bridges,” the release said. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce recently released a report that calls for “finding a sustainable, recurring funding solution for the state’s roads and bridges.” The report, titled “Road Map for the Future,” says the state needs to spend $6 billion for interstate expansion, bridges and resurfacing.

The chamber also conducted a telephone poll of 800 registered Republican voters on March 31 and April 1, said the chamber’s media contact Julie Scott. The survey found that 45 percent of those voters would support an increase in the Motor Fuel Use Fees (gasoline tax), and an additional 7 percent were not sure.

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It’s ‘a small way to say thank you’ Annual picnic shows appreciation of Shaw BY JOE KEPLER joe@theitem.com The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce held its sixth annual Military Appreciation Picnic on Friday afternoon at Shaw Air Force Base, wheeling out the grills to provide a little home-cooked comfort to the airmen and military leadership in attendance. The event also featured a few dozen local businesses which had giveaways and products to offer the picnic-goers. For Col. Stephen Jost, the first-year wing commander for the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw, the event was a great way for the communities of Shaw and Sumter to interact. “I absolutely love it. This is a testament to the Sumter community’s motto of ‘uncommon patriotism,’” Jost said. “For them to take the time out of their schedules and volunteer is amazing and definitely shows their appreciation for the military. There’s an old saying that people never remember what you do or what you say, but they’ll definitely remember how you made them feel, and I think the Shaw/Sumter community makes them feel welcome and important because they are.” The meal, cooked by volunteer masters of the grill from

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Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo, commander of the 9th Air Force, serves lunch to his airmen Friday at the sixth-annual Military Appreciation Picnic sponsored by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce at Shaw Air Force Base. across the city, included hamburgers and hot dogs along with chips and drinks donated from the local Piggly Wiggly. Also participating was New Beginnings Catering Services, who rounded out the meal with baked beans and coleslaw. Members of the community also brought fresh-baked cookies. Steve Creech, who serves as chairman of the Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, is grateful for the chance to help out any way he can. “We started six years ago re-

alizing that we needed a way to thank these airmen for what they do for our community,” Creech said. “It’s great to see these young airmen being received by the community. It’s a small way to say thank you for what they’re doing, because they’re a big part of our town.” Fellow volunteer Grier Blackwelder, president of the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, agreed. “It takes a lot of work, and we have a lot of good volunteers that help make this hap-

pen,” he said. “I love seeing a plan come together and have all the men and women of the military come in here and enjoy what we’ve done and be able to say thank you to them.” The yearly picnic is many times the first opportunity for Team Shaw members, which include the Third Army and 9th Air Force, among others, to meet the community and form an important bond. “I’ve been doing this for 27 years, and in my experience, this is the largest event of its

kind. I’m not aware of any other base that has the community-appreciation picnic of this size,” said Rob Sexton, community relations manager for Shaw. “In military life, you get used to moving from place to place. Each time you move you really don’t know what to expect in your new location. After they start meeting the folks that the Chamber has brought here and the warmth of Sumter’s people, they very quickly catch on that this is a

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James Best, aka ‘Rosco P. Coltrane,’ comes to Sumter Actor will make 3 appearances, including his one-man show roles, but his parts grew along with his talents. The actor, who’s perhaps best known for his role as Sheriff Rosco Actor, director and screenwriter P. Coltrane on the 1979-85 TV comeJames Best has appeared in more dy, “The Dukes of Hazzard,” will than 80 feature films and 600 TV shows, and he’s worked with scores make several appearances in Sumof Hollywood’s top actors. Those ex- ter next weekend, presented by Sumter Opera House. periences figure largely in the oneHis talents as a screenwriter and man show he’ll present here next actor can be seen in Friday night’s weekend. According to his website, Best was showing of his film “Return of the discovered by Hollywood while tour- Killer Shrews.” John Schneider, ing in summer stock, playing main- who starred as Bo Duke in “The ly “Western bad guys ... craven cow- Dukes of Hazzard,” also appears in the movie. ards and country bumpkins.” His In the film, Best reprises his role film career shows several of those

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from “Attack of the Killer Shrews” as Thorne Sherman, a ship’s captain who had delivered supplies to a group on a remote island, only to discover that one of the group had been experimenting on shrews, with rather disastrous results. In the 2012 sequel to the original science fiction/horror film, Best’s captain is hired — and accepts — an offer to return to the island with a group that wants to film a reality show there. Best is listed as a writer of the sequel, so he has no one to blame but himself when the mutant

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Police seek help identifying suspect in business break-in Sumter Police Department needs help identifying a man caught on video. Police think the suspect broke into a business in the 100 block of Boulevard Road and took a large grill and a 4-ton air-conditioning unit from outside the building. Nothing appeared to be missing inside the building although the man is seen walking through and looking over its contents. Reports indicate the business was broken into between 5 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Anyone with information is asked to call Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. Information can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-CRIME-SC. A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest.

Sheriff, police chief to speak at VIP meeting about safety Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis and Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark, with other law enforcement officers, will be guests at the 10 a.m. Wednesday program presented by Sumter Community Vision in Progress at the James E. Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center on South Harvin Street. VIP spokeswoman Patty Wilson said, “The sheriff and the chief will give us statistics about crime in the county and city and talk about how to keep ourselves safe. It should be very informative and helpful.” Wilson emphasized that Sumter Community VIP meetings are open to the public. For more information, call Wilson at (803) 491-4910.

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Teacher Forum members on the public relations committee discuss strategies for promoting the group’s activities and letting people know who they are and what they do in Sumter School District. Teacher Forum had its first quarterly meeting of the 2014-15 school year Thursday afternoon at Alice Drive Middle School.

Forum preps to advocate for education This year, Sorrells said it’s important for them to “work smarter, not harder” by making sure everyone in the organization does his or her part in planning events and supporting each other and the schools. Then the teachers broke into the public relations, finance and fundraising, projects and operations committees, where they made plans for upcoming events, including the two candidates forums they have organized for school board candidates and S.C. superintendents candidates. A part of the meeting that the teachers were asked to pay very close attention to was a short discussion about the number of education items the South Carolina legislation is reviewing and planning to change during the next few years. A number of changes will be implemented starting in the 2015-16 school year, and parents should also be aware of how this will affect their children’s education in South Carolina. With select educators from across the state reviewing and rewriting English and language arts, math and science standards for schools, Hillcrest Middle School instruction-

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com After being commended and receiving support from state Reps. David Weeks, D-Sumter, and Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, and being thanked for their hard work by Sumter School District board of trustees Chairman Keith Schultz and vice chairwoman Patty Wilson, the members of the Teacher Forum got down to business Thursday, discussing how they can continue their teacher and education advocacy throughout the school year. The organization of close to 60 local educators met during their quarterly meeting at Alice Drive Middle School where chairwoman Tina Sorrells led the teachers as they met in separate committees to talk about future activities and how they can all lend a hand in being advocates for their schools and students. “It’s important to know we’re all a team. They (legislators and board members) support the work we’re doing, and that also empowers us,” said Suzanne Koty, 2014-15 Sumter School District Teacher of the Year.

al coach Libby Ortmann said education in South Carolina is in an exciting time. “There’s so much going on, and a lot of these things are in positions where they’re still looking for your input,” Ortmann said to the teachers. “So it’s important to be proactive.” Ortmann said legislation is reviewing teacher pay and considering changes to teacher evaluations. Besides standards and evaluations, legislators are also discussing Senate Bill 53, which would allow the governor of South Carolina to appoint the state superintendent as consented by the Senate. “A perfect storm is happening in South Carolina right now, including things regarding assessments in the state right now, and standards committees are also going on,” Ortmann said. “Representatives from our district are working on those standards. Other states may look at us and say we tackled this one year and then something different the next year, but not South Carolina. I know educators are worried, but hopefully, they’ll continue to include input from superintendents, principals and teachers.”

Become an honorary Fire Ant, get host of benefits BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com Being a Fire Ant, even an honorary one, has its perks. The University of South Carolina Sumter Associates is now enrolling new members, and you do not have to be a graduate of the school to join. Started in 1997, you originally had to be nominated by a current member to join. That recently changed to encourage growth of the program, said Joyce Hodge, administrative assistant with University of Advancement. “The purpose is to give community leaders the opportunity at a small price to come and listen to programs about USC Sumter,” she said. “We have two luncheons, so you get your money back right there.” The annual joining fee is $35, and the next speaker is Tim Medlin, head baseball coach. He’s set to speak at

noon on Oct. 7. “It’s a short program designed so they can come on their lunch hour,” said Misty Hatfield, director of marketing and public relations. “It’s a chance for them to get more information on the university. They spend a lot of time asking questions. They’ve asked about everything from how’s enrollment to what is tuition going to be. The group that comes is very interested.” About 72 is the most Hodge said she’s had on the list at one time, but usually there are about 40 at the luncheons. The money serves as a reimbursement for the food, and a portion was recently used to help pay for the Fire Ant mascot’s costume. After hearing the presenters, the associates serve as kind of community ambassadors for USC Sumter, Hatfield said. And of course, it provides an opportunity for community leaders to fellowship and network, she said.

“We’ve had a great asset in USC Sumter as an educational opportunity in Sumter for a number of decades,” said Grier Blackwelder, president of USC Sumter Associates. “There are a lot of good things going on there, and USC Sumter Associates is made up of those that want to make sure USC Sumter thrives and reaches its mission. It’s an opportunity to promote the university here.” He is also the president of the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce. Other benefits to being an associate include: • Free use of Nettles Building Exercise Facility; • Invitations to special events; • Discounts on admission at all USC Sumter events; • 15 percent discount at USC Sumter Bookstore (excluding textbooks and sale items); • 25 percent discount on artwork

sold by the Partnership of USC Sumter; • Subscription to annual student magazine, Sandhill; and • Subscriptions to USC Sumter magazine, On Course. Originally, the exercise facility was used mostly by student athletes, Hatfield said, but since they now have their own space, it is open to associates as long as the school is open. “I had a gentleman the other day come in with his card wanting to use the exercise bike,” Hodge said. “His doctor said walking was not good for him, but he could ride a bike. He was putting his money to work.” The facility also includes weights, treadmills and ellipticals. “It was updated this summer, so it does have some new equipment,” Hatfield said. For more information or to join, contact Joyce Hodge at (803) 938-3782 or hodgejh@uscsumter.edu.

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School board candidates share ideas during forum and it’s working well despite its quirks. John Hilton — who is running against Schultz for the Community members had Area 4 seat — said 43 states the opportunity to get a little more insight into the platforms have adopted Common Core, and it has changed the way edof 11 of the 13 candidates running for the four open seats for ucators teach math a little but “there is nothing wrong with the Sumter School District having a set of standards for board of trustees. The forum all 50 states.” was held at the Central CaroliMcQuilla said Common Core na Technical College Health does have its cons, but Sumter Sciences Center on Thursday County’s students — especially night, where the candidates those who are a part of milidiscussed their stances on vartary families — can go to other ious issues the education comstates and other places and not munity is facing in South Carfall behind in school if the olina and why they were seekstate has adopted Common ing the support of the community in electing them. Core. Election Day is Nov. 4, so “We have to make sure that here are some of the main when our kids leave and they points of the forum that you move to Maryland or Texas or may want to consider as your Tennessee, no matter where opportunity to vote draws they’re coming from, they’re near. able to meet the standards,” said Area 3 candidate Lamar PROS AND CONS OF SUMTER Atkins. The longtime educator SCHOOL DISTRICT also took the time to state that it’s important to “get the legisOne of the first topics many lation out of it.” of the candidates were able to Sumpter had an anecdote agree on is the work Superinthat emphatendent Frank sized what McBaker, current SCHOOL BOARD Quilla and Atboard members CANDIDATES kins stated. He and educators shared that he are doing to imArea 1 attended Ebprove the disBrian Alston* enezer Middle trict and the Linda Alston* School for a quality of eduDaniel Cook* short time. cation in SumCaleb Kershaw Jr.* “In the past, ter County. Philip Marlowe* my mother sent After brief inArea 2 me to Ebenezer troductions, the Karen Michalik for about six candidates were Jeremiah Sumpter* months, and asked to brag then when I about impresArea 3 transferred sive aspects of Lamar Atkins* back to Brookthe district and Lucille McQuilla* lyn, they tried discuss a few Patty Wilson* to put me a things they Michele Reese grade behind,” would focus on Area 4 Sumpter said. improving if John Hilton* “So the only they are elected. Keith Schultz* thing that was The candiable to save me dates agreed *Indicates candidates who is that I was that the educaparticipated in Thursday’s forum. able to test into tors and adminthe correct istration are grade. So yes, dedicated and that the students are ambitious I’m all for Common Core.” Despite its negatives, the and hardworking. They are candidates agreed that Comimpressed with many of the mon Core will give students a district’s initiatives including fair chance when competing new programs as referenced by Area 1 candidate Caleb Ker- for college scholarships and for careers in the global marshaw Jr. and Area 3 candidate Lucille McQuilla’s reference to ket. excellent educators. ZERO TOLERANCE / SCHOOLLike her fellow candidates, TO-PRISON PIPELINE Area 1 candidate Linda Alston described teachers as “going A huge part of national conbeyond what they’re paid for.” versation is the future of black Daniel Cook commended the males, zero tolerance policies district’s graduation rate and and what in recent years has the school district being fiscalbeen referred to as the “schoolly responsible — something to-prison pipeline.” The candiArea 3 incumbent Patty Wildates took on this issue, agreeson also said the school district ing that there should always be is proud of. Cook also suggesta close examination of the incied looking at working more todent when students are susward getting more students inpended or are up for expulsion terested in the opportunities for bringing a weapon to provided at Central Carolina school. Technical College. Brian Alston said he can reFor improvements, Linda late, being a young black male Alston made an impression on himself. the audience of close to 30 “We do need to look at our community members, menpolicies and procedures as a tioning the importance of fodistrict. We need to incorpocusing on the whole child and rate every community stakethe family by bringing in more holder and everyone who has social workers for the district. an interest in the school dis“The two challenges I would trict to make sure we come tosay is to fund and try to get gether and look at how we can more social workers. The soprevent this school-to-prison cial workers are the ones who pipeline,” he said. “There’s no go out there and see exactly reason why we should be exwhat the problem is,” she expelling students at the rate plained. “We need to work that we are.” more as a team, the parents, Kershaw emphasized the imteachers and the social workportance of alternative schools ers. But there are only three for those who do have behavsocial workers for 29 schools ioral issues so they can continwith over 17,000 children.” ue their education, and Linda Other candidates including Alston once again stressed the Brian Alston (Area 1) and Jerimportance of employing a few emiah Sumpter (Area 2) menmore social workers to give tioned issues that need to be more attention to children and addressed such as teacher pay, their home lives. pupil-teacher ratio and imArea 1 candidate Philip Marproving technology. lowe emphasized that as administrators and educators, COMMON CORE it’s important to take a look at how to decrease the amount of The battle of Common Core students who are falling into seems to never end, with parthe school-to-prison pipeline, ents and teachers alike having but it’s just as important to different opinions and issues keep in mind other children in with the standards. But no the schools who may be affectneed to wonder where the caned by the actions of a few. didates stand because the easy “I’m certainly sympathetic, way to put it is that all 11 canbut I think we have to look at didates at Thursday’s forum each situation and each cirare supporters of Common cumstance and what the ofCore although they had some fense truly is,” Marlowe said. issues with it. Keith Schultz “With zero tolerance, I think it described the across-the-board needs to be in effect for certain standards as “a controversial things. I think we have to be topic” but said it’s here and is able to make a stand, and stuthe process that the state and dents have to understand that the country has implemented,

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Eleven of the 13 candidates running for the four open seats on the Sumter School District board of trustees participate in the Sumter Branch of the NAACP’s candidates forum Thursday night at Central Carolina Technical College’s Health Sciences Center on Main Street. there are certain guidelines, and there are certain things that we won’t tolerate.” The forum also allowed the candidates to discuss employing international educators, which some agreed is a good idea if those individuals are the best for the job and will

provide quality education for students. Schultz and Wilson said they have a few educators who teach foreign languages who are from other countries; however, they also look to employ the best teachers from other parts of South Carolina and across the U.S.

The candidates will have another opportunity to meet community members and their constituents as well as discuss their opinions on various education issues at the candidates forum Oct. 9 hosted by the Sumter School District Teacher Forum.

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Will ‘SNL’ ever regain its once razor sharp edge? BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Is Chris Pratt funny? Does it matter? The “Guardians of the Galaxy” star hosts the 40th season opener of “Saturday Night Live” (11:30 p.m., Saturday, NBC, TV-14). Known best for his looks and physique, Pratt starred in one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters and critical hits. Is that a reason to host a comedy showcase, and one with a tradition of satire? The notion that Pratt is a natural choice to host “SNL” demonstrates how far the show and the popular culture have traveled in four decades. The first season of “SNL” coincided with the popularity of “Jaws,” the 1975 summer blockbuster that all but redefined the parameters of movie success. Cast members from “Jaws” did not get invited to host “SNL.” Instead, “SNL” parodied the film’s popularity with the “Land Shark” routine, a bit that has become legend. “SNL” thrived when it treated mainstream Hollywood as fodder for spoofs, and with the contempt it so often deserved. That attitude allowed its cast members to become the real stars. Hosts like Pratt show how much “SNL” has become just another cog in the entertainment hype machine. It’s difficult to promote new cast members with that servile attitude. It’s also a failure to offer satire and parody at a time when Hollywood culture has never seemed flabbier, more sequel-prone, generic and creatively stifled by corporate control. “SNL” should get back into the habit of biting the Hollywood hand that feeds it, not staring at celebrities’ abs. The entertainment industry would be wellserved if “SNL” regained its edge. On another note, “SNL” veteran Darrell Hammond becomes the new announcer for the series, stepping into the booth long inhabited by Don Pardo for the show’s first 39 seasons. Pardo died on Aug. 18 at age 96. • Speaking of “SNL” veterans, Andy Samberg’s silly sitcom “Brooklyn NineNine” (8:30 p.m., Sunday, FOX, TV-14) returns for a sophomore season. It’s tucked in between the season premieres of “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy.” Not a bad place to be. Perhaps its the proximity to Seth MacFarlane’s “Family Guy,” but the “Brooklyn” season opener seems looser and given to continual flashbacks to absurd situations. That could be explained by Jake’s (Samberg) absence as an undercover FBI informant and his need to catch up on precinct house shenanigans. Samberg is engaging and, unlike some stars, seems smart enough to share screen time. Terry Crews more than rises to the occasion, particularly when he’s being browbeaten by Captain Holt (Andre Braugher), whose grim de-

meanor is one of the funnier aspects of the series. As on “Family Guy,” everything on “Brooklyn” is sacrificed on the altar of the gag. Can this nothing-really-matters attitude work on a cop show send-up? “The Mysteries of Laura” on NBC also mines comedy from the genre, but the characters still seem genuinely concerned with police procedures. It should be interesting to see which approach proves more successful. • Nothing adds to a melodrama like a good villain — unless it’s a menacing, slightly creepy, yet alluring, handsome and powerful villain. Ben Daniels makes just such an impression as the second season of “The Paradise” begins on “Masterpiece Classic” (8 p.m., Sunday, PBS). Daniels stars as Tom Weston, the rich new husband of Katherine Glendenning (Elaine Cassidy) jilted at the end of last season by John Moray (Emun Elliott), the manager of the department store Paradise, so he could declare his true love to the ambitious and beautiful shop girl, Denise (Joanna Vanderham). At first, Katherine seems willing to make amends with both Moray and Denise. Is that because she’s happy in her new marriage? Or is this just a scheme on her part, or on behalf of her Mephistopheles of a husband, a wounded warrior bent on controlling the Paradise, Moray and everything he touches? Fans of this good-looking show were going to tune in anyway. The addition of Weston’s character makes it a whole lot more interesting.

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SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Note: local football coverage may pre-empt some programming below. • Football-phobic fans of the shaggy Hugh Grant can watch him court and win unlikely women in the 1993 comedy “Four Weddings and a Funeral” (8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., WE) and the 1999 comedy “Notting Hill” (7 p.m., TV Guide). Both were written by Richard Curtis. • Cullen takes on the new marshal on “Hell on Wheels” (9 p.m., AMC, TV-14). • Claire adjusts to matrimony on “Outlander” (9 p.m., Starz, TV-MA).

SUNDAY’S SEASON PREMIERES • A neighbor dies on “The Simpsons” (Fox, TV-PG). • Elsa hides behind a snow monster on “Once Upon a Time” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • The Griffins travel to Springfield on an hourlong crossover episode of

“The Paradise” on “Masterpiece Classic” begins its second season at 8 p.m. Sunday on PBS. “Family Guy” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Bellamy awakens in a very strange place on “Resurrection” (9 p.m., ABC, TVPG). • A car bombing rattles the squad on “CSI” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • Emily hosts a real surprise party on “Revenge” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • The Cowboys host the Saints on “Sunday Night Football” (8:20 p.m., NBC). • A scramble for clients on “The Good Wife” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown” (9 p.m., CNN) visits Shanghai. • Nucky and Margaret appear to be on the same page on “Boardwalk Empire” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). • Mickey has a new plan on the sea-

son finale of “Ray Donovan” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA). • The news magazine “This Is Life with Lisa Ling” (10 p.m., CNN) debuts. • Dutch has plans to broadcast Eph’s warning on “The Strain” (10 p.m., FX, TVMA). • A stranger arrives on “Manhattan” (10 p.m., WGN, TV-14). • Masters and Johnson publish their work on the season finale of “Masters of Sex” (10 p.m., Showtime).

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‘Live from Nashville’ performance was ‘hot, hot, hot’ BY JANE G. COLLINS Special to The Sumter Item The 68th Sumter-Shaw Community Concert Association series started with a bang — or should I say twang? Thursday’s opening presentation “Live from Nashville” was excellent COUNTRY in big capital letters. The evening was non-stop energy and entertainment with the four singers, guest vocalist Janelle Arthur, an American Idol top five finalist in season 10, 2013, and five band members. Act One, “Today’s Country,” featured the vocalists who sang both as an ensemble and individually with tunes such as “Hey, Good Lookin’” and “Walking after Midnight.” Their voices blended well, although even with the help of individual microphones some of the words were occasionally lost among the combination of the vocal and instrumental accompaniment.

In true Nashville country style, the voices incorporated nasal twang, sliding notes (not in search of the correct pitch but in typical country protocol), poignant sadness and full-out emotion. Numbers such as “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Stand By Your Man” highlighted females Sarah Margaret Huff and Brittany Jones and the guys — Matt George and Charlie Rogers, who performs with his own band as well — delivered a range of talented vocals filled with great character moves. Choreography was kept to a comfortable level, never overtaking the musical performances but consistent with the mood and tempo. Costumes carried just enough bling to capture the eye but not detract from the group’s focus. Act Two opened with the rip-snortin’ “T.R.O.U.B.L.E” and “Sold! (Grundy County Auction),” emphasizing the versatility of the singers

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For kids today, there’s no escaping The Walt Disney Co. Even if Mickey Mouse, “Toy Story” and all the Disney princesses leave you cold, the company also owns Marvel Comics, the Star Wars franchise and the Muppets. The jocks on your block are probably hooked on Disney’s ESPN. The “Infinity” project is Disney’s attempt to link all its characters in one shared video-game world. Last year’s “Disney Infinity” blended Pixar creations such as The Incredibles with live-action stars such as Capt. Jack Sparrow of “Pirates of the Caribbean.” This year, the company adds its lucrative comic-book properties to the fray with “Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes.” The starter kit includes figures of Iron Man, Thor and Black Widow, as well as a clear plastic model of Avengers Tower. To play, you plug the provided Infinity Base into your game console, then park a hero and the tower on the base. That opens up Marvel’s version of Manhattan, which has been besieged by frost monsters controlled by Thor’s rakish brother, Loki. Each hero has different powers: Thor has his mighty hammer, for example, while Iron Man can blast villains with his chest-mounted “unibeam.” The missions get somewhat repetitive — go to this location and beat up monsters — but it’s fun to switch heroes and try different approaches. And each hero has a complex skill tree that lets you add and en-

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Book of N.Y. ‘objects’ sure to spark debate BY ROB MERRILL The Associated Press This is a book destined for coffee tables in Tribeca lofts, Upper West Side apartments and Brooklyn townhouses. With stoops. Stoop is object No. 40, in fact, in this book that needs no explanation beyond the title, “A History of New York in 101 Objects.” Sam Roberts, the urban affairs correspondent at The New York Times, wrote a column two years ago highlighting 50 city-defining objects, but reader feedback inspired him to expand the list to the 101 featured here. He freely acknowledges in the preface that his selections are “highly subjective.” How else to explain the artichoke, chosen to represent mobster Ciro Terranova, who imported both the produce and organized crime to the city? There are plenty of

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PICNIC FROM PAGE A1 really good event to participate in.” Technical Sgt. Joann Messina was able to participate in the picnic for the first time since coming to the base, and she was excited to be in a leadership role for the planning of it. As the base’s point of command for the event, she was in charge of getting volunteers on base and organizing them, among many other logistical issues involving the setup. “It makes me feel good to be able to take on the responsibility of being able to do something like this,” Messina said. “It’s a little overwhelming how much the city of Sumter wants to do for us, and it was really nice to be able to work with them to put everything together.” The event, which was amplified by the

music of an in-house DJ as well as the ubiquitous roar of jet engines as they took off, packed the cavernous space of Hangar 1200 on the base with hundreds of airmen. Along with wing commander Jost himself, many of those enjoying the festivities were doing so for the first time. The value of the picnic was clear to Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo, commander of the 9th Air Force. He credited events such as these as positive examples of the city and its relationship with the base. “This is a super event. The downtown leaders take care of everybody. You only get one chance to get it right with a first impression,” Polumbo said. “Sumter has long had a terrific reputation as a community that supports the military — I know that. Some of these airmen with only one or two stripes on their arm, you only get one chance to get that first impression right.”

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As its 75th anniversary approaches, “Gone With the Wind” is again being celebrated as a timeless movie classic. But now, even the film’s distributor acknowledges the Civil War epic’s portrayal of slavery is dated and inaccurate. “Gone With the Wind” will be screened this weekend in 650 theaters nationwide, broadcast Monday by Turner Classic Movies and reissued Tuesday in a lavish home-video box set, including a music box, an embroidered handkerchief and more than 8 hours of bonus features. To produce something new for yet another “GWTW” box set, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brought in filmmaker and historian Gary Leva. “There’s been a ton of stuff about the making of the film,” Leva recalls the studio telling him. “Can you give us a deeper look at how the movie portrays the Civil War?” Leva responded with the 30-minute documentary “Old South/New South,” which drew a surprisingly frank conclusion for a studio-commissioned commemorative project: One of the world’s all-time great films also has great shortcomings. In the documentary, which is included in the box sets, historians discuss how the film has perpetuated mythology dubbed “The Lost Cause,” which proposes Southern involvement in the Civil War was solely for noble reasons, including defense of states’ rights. “But when you get right down to it, what state right are you talking about?” asks University of North Carolina history professor David Goldfield in the Leva film. “You’re talking about the right of individu-

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ROADS FROM PAGE A1 Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce President Grier Blackwelder said the local chamber has not taken a position on raising the gasoline tax. “We are certainly aware of the need to improve the transportation system in South Carolina,” he said, adding that making sure any new funding is distributed equitably is high on his list. “We would like to make sure Sumter gets our share if they are going to raise taxes,” he said. Legislators representing the Sumter area are taking a waitand-see approach to the issue of raising funds for upkeep and improvements to South Carolina’s roads. However that funding is generated, they are in agreement that it must be distributed in a manner that better serves smaller counties such as Sumter, Lee and Clarendon.

“In my opinion, there is not equitable funding,” said Rep. Murrell Smith, R-Sumter. “The metropolitan areas argue that they have more people and more needs, it appears to me, at the detriment of smaller counties.” Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, D-Sumter, said equity is something the local delegation has talked about a lot. “Before I go out and support something like that, I want to know we aren’t just sending money to the same old places. I don’t think that counties like Sumter and Lee get a fair share. I’d like to see that we are going to get a fair share of that money instead of it going to places like Greenville or Charleston.” Smith said that with the current formula that determines who is on the Department of Transportation committee, commissioners tend to favor projects in their own districts. “To me the biggest issue is the governance,” Smith said. “A lot of horse trading goes on

JAMES BEST shrews show up again! Best will introduce the film that starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Sumter Opera House. Admission is $5 at the door. Then on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sumter Cut Rate Drugs & Soda Fountain’s Third Annual Caffeine and Gasoline Classic Car Show will have a replica of the General Lee that Bo and Luke Duke (Schneider and Tom Wopat) drove in the 1979-85 TV series “The Dukes of Hazzard.” The bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger — one of the few not destroyed by the Duke brothers — should bring back memories for the special guest, who will meet fans and sign autographs from 10 a.m. to noon. Todd Touchberry, manager of Cut Rate Soda Fountain, said he expects to have 40 or more classic cars in the show, some of them almost 100 years old. During the week, he’ll be giving away tickets to “Return of the Killer Shrews” to customers at the coffee shop, he said, and “anyone who enters the car show will get $10 off on two tickets to the ‘Best in Hollywood.’” Other prizes will also be awarded. Best will meet and greet fans and sign autographs from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 4, then he’s off to Sumter Opera House

NORA A. COOK BISHOPVILLE — Nora A. Cook was born on Oct. 22, 1922, to the late Aaron and Ada Abrams. God called her to eternal rest on Sept. 19, 2014. She was educated in the public schools of Lee County and was a faithful and devoted member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Betty York, George (Rosina) Cook, Eloise (Gussie) Mack, Mary Cook, Levern Cook, and Ella Nora Cook; 21 grandchildren; 34 greatgrandchildren; 12 great-greatgrandchildren; a special cousin, Louise Rogers; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jerome Douglas officiating. Burial will be in the Church of Christ Cemetery, directed by Boatwright Funeral Home of Bishopville.

member commission. Seven of those commissioners are elected by legislative delegations from the state’s congressional districts, and one at-large member is appointed by the governor. The commission elects a chairman and vice chairman each January. The secretary of transportation is appointed by the governor as the chief administrative officer of the department and carries out the policies of the commission and represents the department in dealings with other local, state and federal agencies, the SCDOT website says. Smith said commissioners being elected from congressional districts can put a county such as Sumter at a disadvantage. “We don’t have enough votes to ever be the majority of our district,” he said. Smith said he would like to see something along the lines of having commissioners come from each county in a district on a rotating basis. Aside from the issue of equi-

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where they trade projects in their areas for projects in other commissioners’ areas.” Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter, said fair distribution of the revenue is an important part of any funding proposal. “We don’t want to fund more projects in Charleston and Greenville and some of these bigger counties while the smaller counties go lacking,” Weeks said. “Any attempt to generate new revenue is going to have to be accompanied by a plan to implement the distribution of that revenue so more folks in the counties that are not the largest counties in the state will benefit from it.” Smith said the legislation that provides for the current makeup of the Department of Transportation Commission will sunset next year, and deciding how to deal with that legislation will be a major issue. According to the department’s website, the South Carolina Department of Transportation is governed by an eight-

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

WHAT: ‘Return of the Killer Shrews’ (movie starring James Best) WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 WHERE: Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. COST: $5 for tickets CONTACT: (803) 436-2616 WHAT: Caffeine & Gasoline car show WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 WHERE: Sumter Cut Rate Drugs & Soda Fountain, 32 S. Main St. COST: Free CONTACT: (803) 983-5430

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James Best, left, is seen in an early TV appearance on “The Andy Griffith Show.” He played guitarist Jim Lindsey, who often played along with Sheriff Andy Taylor of Mayberry.

WHAT: ‘Best in Hollywood’ WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 WHERE: Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. COST: $20 in advance, $25 at the door CONTACT: (803) 436-2616; www.sumteroperahouse.com

for his 2 p.m. one-man show, “Best in Hollywood.” He’ll share unique stories from his experiences in Hollywood, which are many and varied; and some are hilarious. During his years in Hollywood, Best appeared in films with some of the town’s most celebrated performers,

LEVI ANDERSON Levi Anderson, 77, husband of Bertha Graham Anderson, entered eternal rest on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Dec. 10, 1935, in Bishopville, he was a son of the late James Anderson and Estell Wallace Anderson Tindal. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 20 E. Patricia Drive, Sumter. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

LINDER ANN CABBAGESTALK Sister Linder Ann Cabbagestalk was born on Sept. 14, 1958, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Ed and Inether Cabbagestalk and adopted daughter of the late Maggie B. Levy. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Early in life she was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church and later joined Allen Chapel AME Church. She was educated in the pub-

among them Jimmy Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, Randolph Scott, Henry Fonda, Rock Hudson, Anthony Quinn, Burt Reynolds and many others. He starred in the 2007 feature film, “Moondance Alexander” (2007), with Don Johnson, Lori Loughlin, Kay Panabaker, Sasha Cohen and Whitney Sloan.

lic schools of Sumter County. After she completed high school in 1977, she attended Morris College. She was formerly employed by Color-Fi Fiber Industry for 22 years. Linder was a fun, loving and caring person. She always kept a smile on her face. She had a big heart for everyone’s children. She leaves to cherish her memories: a cousin, Moses Daniels Jr. of the home; one adopted sister, the Rev. Mary Cynthia Levy (Smily) Myers of Sumter; six adopted brothers, Patrick and James (Edna) Levy, both of Sumter, Isaac (Florence) Levy of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Richard Levy of Brooklyn, New York,

DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING TO VOTE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION The Sumter County Voter Registration/Election Office will be open from 9:00am until 12:00 noon Saturday, October 4, 2014 for anyone who needs to Register to Vote or Change their Name or Address. The deadline for registering to vote for the November 4, General Election is October 4, 2014. The Voter Registration/Election Office is located on the first floor of the Sumter County Courthouse, Room 114. 436-2310, 436-2311, 436-2312, 436-2313 or 774-3900

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tability, local legislators said they recognize the need for some kind of additional infrastructure spending. “The gas tax has not been raised since I was 9 years old, since 1987,” McElveen said. “I can’t think of anything else that has not been raised since then. They told us we need $30 billion to get where we need to be. I don’t see how we can get there without that being part of the equation.” “Obviously, at some point, we are going to have to look at generating new revenue,” Weeks said. “Whether that is by a gasoline tax or some other way, including the possibility of floating bonds. Those are the type of things that would be on the table for consideration. I don’t think the Band-Aid approach that we have used in the past is going to work.” “It is a big issue,” Smith said. “The House has appointed a committee that is examining the issue and hopefully will have a report ready for us when we return.”

His TV roles include appearances on “Gunsmoke,” “Bonanza,” “Perry Mason,” “The Virginian,” “Twilight Zone,” “The Lone Ranger” and others. Best also produced, directed and wrote music for TV, including for “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.” Besides his humorous stories, Best will show film clips from TV and movies; following the show he will hold an autograph session. Tickets for the 2 p.m. “Best in Hollywood” show are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Best was born in Kentucky, orphaned at 3 and adopted by a couple in Indiana. After high school he worked briefly as a metalworker before joining the Army to fight in World War II, when he served as an MP. In Germany, while still in the Army, Best acted in a few plays, then as a civilian continued to work in plays and musicals before beginning to act in films. Ill health kept him from acting for many years. Meanwhile he taught and directed at the University of Mississippi and started an acting workshop in Los Angeles and later in Florida. Acting in and producing on several Burt Reynolds films led to his role as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, his most successful endeavor. Now semi-retired, Best paints and makes personal appearances. See www.jamesbest.com for more information.

Joseph (Dorla) Levy of Laurelton, New York, and John (Sherrol) Levy of Kissimmee, Florida; one aunt, Jennifer Pearson of Sumter; two goddaughters, Natasha Myers (Shawndell) Rouse of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Kayla Reed of Dallas, Texas; two devoted cousins, Debra Smith and Charles McKnight, both of Sumter; a devoted friend who cared for her during her illness, Curtis Jones Jr. of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. on Sun-

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day for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Jon R. Black officiating. Interment will be in Mulberry Baptist Church cemetery. The family is receiving friends at 284 W. Williams St., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

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SUPPORT GROUPS AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 7751852. AA Women’s Meeting — Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA “How it Works” Group — Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 4945180. Al-Anon “Courage to Change” Support Group — Tuesday, 7 p.m., Alice Drive Baptist Church, Room 204, 1305 Loring Mill Road. Call Dian at (803) 316-0775 or Crystal at (803) 775-3587. 441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441. AA Summerton Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. Manning Al-Anon Family Group — Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Manning. Call Angie Johnson at (803) 4358085. C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

HIV/AIDS: Positive Outlook, through Wateree AIDS Task Force, meets at 11:30 a.m. third Friday of each month. Support group for those with HIV/AIDS, their friends and family. For location, contact Kevin at (803) 778-0303 or at watereeaids@ sc.rr.com.

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — second Monday of each month, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 316-6763. Find them on Facebook at Sumter Vitiligo Support.

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — Every Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at

(803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426. EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377.

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: Sickle Cell Support Group — last Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call Bertha Willis at (803) 774-6181.

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Asthma Support Group — Every 1st Thursday, 6 p.m., Clarendon County School District 3 Parenting Center, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. Call Mary Howard at (843) 6592102. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 6363346. Journey of Hope (for families members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

FRIDAY MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery — Every Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road. For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc.

SATURDAY MEETINGS: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Support Group — 1:30 p.m. every third Saturday, 3785 Blackberry Lane, Lot 7. Call Donna Parker at (803) 481-7521.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Money should EUGENIA LAST be on your mind. Pay down debt and focus on professional posturing. A sudden streak of good luck is apparent. Coming into money, favorable contracts, deals or even receiving a gift are all in the stars. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can say what’s on your mind, but stick to the truth. Showing consideration for other people’s privacy will keep you from being in a vulnerable position and the brunt of rumors and gossip. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A romantic incident can cost you if you aren’t quick to take care of damage control. Make changes to your personal life or living space that will help you regain any losses you’ve encountered. Show compassion in your dealings. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Research and discuss your plans with someone who has experience. Travel or getting involved in different cultural events will bring you greater insight into new possibilities. Love is on the rise and emotional talks will enhance an important relationship.

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AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

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Gaﬀney 78/59 Spartanburg 78/61

Greenville 77/62

Columbia 78/66

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Sumter 77/64

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 78/64

ON THE COAST

Charleston 80/70

Today: Times of clouds and sun with a shower. High 77 to 81. Sunday: Variable cloudiness. High 78 to 82.

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Today Hi/Lo/W 78/65/pc 77/56/s 89/67/pc 76/54/s 85/67/pc 77/60/pc 84/74/t 81/63/s 88/75/t 82/58/s 87/74/r 73/61/pc 82/60/s

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Myrtle Beach 77/68

Manning 78/65

Today: Morning fog; mostly sunny. Winds east-northeast 6-12 mph. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Winds east-northeast 4-8 mph.

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DAILY PLANNER

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Accept the inevitable and you’ll discover that what lies ahead is actually pretty good. Don’t let the fear of past mistakes or problems keep you from following your dreams. Procrastination is the enemy. Trying something new will be worthwhile. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotions will rise to the surface and must be contained before you find you’re in a compromising position. Less is more and being smart, creative and to the point will help you turn a negative into a positive. Trust your intuition. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be careful whom you trust. Don’t share personal information. Concentrate on home, personal assets, financial growth and making alterations to your living arrangements that will help you find peace of mind and comfort. Invest in you and your surroundings.

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7-14-21-24-41 Powerball: 26 Powerplay: 4

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look at any situation you face responsibly and practically. Listen to what’s said, but don’t act on secondhand information. Making an impulsive move won’t help help you gain respect. Don’t pay for mistakes that aren’t your fault.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make changes based on what you need and want, not because someone is pressuring you. Take care of your personal responsibilities and move on to activities that will make you laugh and ease your stress.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll face opposition from someone less liberal than you. Move forward with your ideas secretively until you’re in a position to present a flawless plan. A partnership with someone who can combat your weaknesses will develop when everything is in place.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Face problems head-on. Whether you’re dealing with a family, community or professional issue, you are best to put a practical presentation together that will help everyone move forward. Your concern and dedication will be well received.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can have fun, but don’t take risks or run the chance of injury or illness. Concentrate on building a secure base that will relieve stress and allow you to feel comfortable with who you are and what you have accumulated.

Milo, a 3-month-old male orange tabby American shorthair, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is housebroken and great with other cats. Milo is sweet, active, affectionate, gentle and playful. He loves cat toys. Milo would make a great addition to any family. The 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.

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PREP FOOTBALL

Barons defense tames Lions ACS held out of end zone in 14-3 victory

FRIDAY’S SCORES

BY EDDIE LITAKER Special To The Sumter Item Wilson Hall’s defense faced a daunting task on Friday as Augusta Christian School and E’Mon Reeves, a bruising sophomore running back who has committed to play his college ball at Clemson University, came to Spencer Field to take on the Barons. The Baron defense proved to be up to the task, holding Reeves to 66 yards on 19 carries and keeping the Lions out of the end zone as Wilson Hall held on for a 14-3 win on a night when points were definitely at a premium. “I thought our kids played

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Augusta Christian’s Jackson Wingard, center, is brought down by Wilson Hall’s Sam Watford (3) and Edward McMilan (52) during the Barons’ 14-3 victory on Friday at Spencer Field.

Dutch Fork 59, Sumter 7 Lake City 26, Crestwood 20 Lakewood 24, Camden 0 Beaufort 21, Manning 20 Lee Central 48, Timmonsville 16 Wilson Hall 14, Aug. Christian 3 LMA 45, Cardinal Newman 0 Trinity-Byrnes 18, TSA 0 Dillon Christian 14, REL 8 Clarendon Hall 72, Wardlaw 28

with a lot of heart tonight,” said Wilson Hall head coach Bruce Lane, whose team advanced to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in SCISA 3A. “We did some good things, and we did some things not quite as well as we are capable of doing. I

thought our defense did an awesome job all night long. We did some good things on offense, and I thought our kids battled. Our defense was on the field the entire second half. We didn’t have very good field position and were forced to punt a couple of times but we put ourselves in a position to win.” The game began with a roll of the dice by Lane that didn’t quite pay off. Facing fourth down and 10 yards to go from the Baron 25, quarterback McLendon Sears dropped back in punt formation and passed to Michael Lowery, who was tackled at the 30, turning possession over to the Lions. ACS got one first down, with Reeves gaining 14

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Déjá vu as Dutch Fork storms past Sumter 59-7

Knights still searching...

BY JOHN BRASIER Special To The Sumter Item

te Turner ran for nine yards on the next play to set up fourth and goal at the 1 with 2:07 to play. Turner ran in for the touchdown the next play to make it 26-20. The Knights managed one first down, thanks to a Tylas Greene 10-yard scamper. However, Greene was intercepted with 40 seconds left. Crestwood was held to

IRMO — Dutch Fork hit Sumter with an early knockout Friday night, taking a 59-7 victory over the Gamecocks in a rematch of last season’s 4A Division I state title game. Though Sumter struggled on both sides of the ball throughout the night, the Gamecocks managed a few big plays. But except for Johnnie JONES Brunson’s 67yard fumble return, they didn’t result in points. Dutch Fork rolled up a 647-220 edge in total yardage. Gamecock quarterback James Barnes, who didn’t come out until early in the fourth quarter, completed 12 of 30 passes for 195 yards with several drives ending after dropped passes. Dutch Fork running back Matt Colburn, who finished with 84 yards on eight carries while playing only a few series after the opening quarter, set the tone with a pair of 26-yard carries — one to the left, the other to the right. Three plays later, he burst up the middle for a 3-yard touchdown run. The defending state champion Silver Foxes (3-2) led the rest of the night, taking a 38-7 advantage to the locker room at halftime despite Brunson’s fumble return that put the Gamecocks (3-3) on the scoreboard late in the half.

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Crestwood’s Trey Davis (31) breaks the tackle of Lake City’s Desmond McGill during the Knights’ 26-20 loss on Friday at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium in Dalzell.

Turnovers, Panthers’ late TD pushes Crestwood’s losing skid to 5 straight BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com DALZELL — The Crestwood High School football team showed signs of getting over its turnover problems on Friday, but in the end the Knights dropped their fifth straight game to open the season with a 26-20 loss to Lake City at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium. Trailing 20-8 at halftime,

the Knights defense gave it new life in the second half. A Chris Rembert 39-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown with less than eight minutes to play made it a 20-14 game after the extra-point attempt failed. A 12-yard interception return for a score by the Knights’ Reggie Davis made it 20-20 with 5:41 to play. The Knights elected to go for the 2-point conversion, but a run

by Ty’Son Williams was stopped. Lake City, now 4-1 on the season, started at its 38-yard line following the kickoff. Three passing plays set the Panthers up a yard from paydirt with a little more than two minutes to play. However, back-to-back negative running plays and an illegal shift penalty pushed the ball back to 10 on third down. Panthers quarterback Davon-

USC 5 KEYS TO VICTORY

CLEMSON 5 KEYS TO VICTORY

Improving D gets test vs. Mizzou

Watson takes reins against Tar Heels

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

Every week that East Carolina plays a game, South Carolina’s 33-23 victory over the Pirates in its second game of the season looks more impressive. Still, Gamecock fans are having a hard time getting that beating by Texas A&M to start the season out of their minds, and the 48-34 victory over Vanderbilt last Saturday didn’t help matters. After watching the Commodores struggle mightily in their first three games, most thought USC would go to Nashville and walk the dog on Vandy. Of course, it didn’t happen as Vanderbilt took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown and then

MISSOURI AT (13) USC WHERE: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia WHEN: Today, 7 p.m. TV: ESPN RADIO: WIBZ-FM 95.5, WHKT-FM 107.5

scored to go up 14-0. It’s well documented what happened after that, so we’ll skip it. All of that said, it’s hard to understand from where this hating against defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward is coming. Yes, the defense

SEE USC, PAGE B3

It was three weeks ago during his postgame press conference following the demolition of South Carolina State that Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney vehemently denied there were any changes coming at quarterback and said the media wanted a “quarterback controversy.” Despite the constant peppering from one persistent reporter about whether true freshman Deshaun Watson would take over as the starter over fifth-year senior Cole Stoudt sooner rather than later, Swinney became irritated and backed up Stoudt, who had started the first two games.

UNC AT CLEMSON WHERE: Memorial Stadium, Clemson WHEN: Today, 7 p.m. TV: ESPNU RADIO: WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7

“Cole Stoudt has earned the right to be the starter,” Swinney said. “Cole is definitely from a whole package standpoint just a little ahead. We’re not getting into that (a quarterback controversy). “He’s played very well and you all

SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B3

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x-Los Angeles 98 Oakland 86 Seattle 84 Houston 69 Texas 66 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division

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Europe’s Sergio Garcia plays out of the bunker on the seventh hole during the fourball match of the Ryder Cup on Friday at Gleneagles, Scotland.

Europe leads Ryder Cup 5-3 BY STEPHEN WILSON The Associated Press GLENEAGLES, Scotland — For the first time in eight years, Europe is ahead after the first full day of play at the Ryder Cup. Europe grabbed a 5-3 lead after Friday’s two sessions at Gleneagles — even though big guns Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter contributed only half a point. But it was an improbable half point that felt like a win, gave the home side a momentum boost and could prove decisive in the final outcome as Europe bids for its eighth victory in 10 Ryder Cups. ‘’We’ve seen in the Ryder Cups over the years how important momentum switches are and how it can really have a domino effect,’’ European captain Paul McGinley said. “So when the surge came from America at the end of the session this morning, for our guys to react as well as they did in all four matches, shows real strength of character.’’ The last time the Europeans led after the opening day was at the K Club in Ireland in 2006. They went on to win 18 1/2 - 9 1/2. The

Americans led after the first full day in each of the last three Ryder Cups. Trailing the United States 2 1/2 -1 1/2 after the morning fourballs, the Europeans won three of the alternate-shot matches in the afternoon. More dramatic was the late rally by McIlroy and Garcia, who came from two shots down with two to play to halve with Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker. McIlroy made a 30-foot birdie putt at the 17th and Garcia hit a beautiful approach from the rough on the 18th to set up another birdie. “That was probably as good as a win, to come back from where they were,’’ McGinley said. The No. 1-ranked McIlroy and No. 3 Garcia had lost their fourballs match in the morning, beaten 1-up by Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley. Until the late comeback, it looked like McIlroy would become the first No. 1 player to lose two Ryder Cup matches on the same day since Tiger Woods in 2002. The 3 1/2 points won in the afternoon set a European team record in Ryder Cup foursomes — beating the 3-point total achieved in five previous contests.

RYDER CUP RESULTS By The Associated Press Friday At Gleneagles Resort (PGA Centenary Course) Gleneagles, Scotland Yardage: 7,243; Par: 72 EUROPE 5, UNITED STATES 3 Fourballs United States 2 1/2, Europe 1 1/2 Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, Europe, def. Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson, United States, 5 and 4. Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker, United States, halved with Thomas Bjorn and Martin Kaymer, Europe. Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed, United States, def. Stephen Gallacher and Ian Poulter, Europe, 5 and 4.

Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson, United States, def. Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy, Europe, 1 up. Foursomes Europe 3 1/2, United States 1/2 Jamie Donaldson and Lee Westwood, Europe, def. Jim Furyk and Matt Kuchar, United States, 2 up. Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, Europe, def. Hunter Mahan and Zach Johnson, United States, 2 and 1. Jimmy Walker and Rickie Fowler, United States, halved with Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia, Europe. Victor Dubuisson and Graeme McDowell, Europe, def. Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, United States, 3 and 2.

SPORTS ITEMS

Havick wins 7th pole of season DOVER, Del. — Kevin Harvick turned a lap at 162.933 mph to win the pole Friday at Dover International Speedway, leading the field for the third Chase race. Led by Harvick, Chase for the Sprint Cup championship drivers took the top four spots and six of 10. Kyle Busch starts second, followed by Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski. Jeff Gordon is sixth and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson is eighth. The rest of the Chase field has Kasey Kahne 12th, Matt Kenseth 14th, Joey Logano 16th, Carl Edwards 18th, Ryan Newman 20th, Aric Almirola 21st, Kurt Busch 22nd, Dale Earnhardt Jr. 25th, Greg Biffle 27th, and AJ Allmendinger 28th. STEWART SAYS CRASH WAS ‘100 PERCENT’ ACCIDENT

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — There were days when Tony Stewart couldn’t get out of bed. Stewart’s grief over the death of Kevin Ward Jr. was overwhelming, and he couldn’t find his way out of the fog. Stewart, one of NASCAR’s biggest stars, spent three weeks in seclusion at his Indiana home after the car he was driving struck and killed Ward at a dirt track in upstate New York. He describes those weeks as the darkest of his life. “I know 100 percent in my heart and in my mind that I did not do anything wrong. This was 100 percent an accident,’’ Stewart told The Associated Press on Thursday. D-BACKS FIRE MANAGER GIBSON

PHOENIX — The Diamondbacks have fired manager Kirk

AAA 400 LINEUP By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Dover International Speedway Dover, Del. Lap length: 1 mile (Car number in parentheses)

1. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 162.933 mph. 2. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 162.404. 3. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 162.25. 4. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 162.14. 5. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 161.936. 6. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 161.573. 7. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 161.457. 8. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 161.298. 9. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 160.643. 10. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 160.506. 11. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 160.492. 12. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 160.192. 13. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 161.196. 14. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 161.132. 15. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 161.016. 16. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 160.879. 17. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 160.808. 18. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 160.707. 19. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 160.635. 20. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 160.621. 21. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 160.585. 22. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 160.528. 23. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 160.449. 24. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 160.421. 25. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 160.399. 26. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 160.142. 27. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 159.929. 28. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 159.865. 29. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 159.716. 30. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 159.2. 31. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 159.123. 32. (98) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 158.249. 33. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 158.172. 34. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 158.089. 35. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 157.971. 36. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 157.137. 37. (34) David Ragan, Ford, owner points. 38. (33) David Stremme, Chevrolet, owner points. 39. (32) J.J. Yeley, Ford, owner points. 40. (37) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, owner points. 41. (66) Mike Wallace, Toyota, owner points. 42. (83) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, owner points. 43. (44) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, owner points.

Gibson three years after he won the NL’s manager of the year award for leading Arizona to the playoffs. The Diamondbacks are assured of at least a tie for the worst record with 96 losses. NATIONALS 4 MARLINS 0

WASHINGTON — Washington locked up home-field advantage by beating Miami 4-0 on Doug Fister’s three-hitter in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. From wire reports

5 a.m. – International Golf: Ryder Cup Day Two Matches from Perthshire, Scotland – United States vs. Europe (WIS 10, GOLF). 7:40 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match from Liverpool, England – Everton vs. Liverpool (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match from Manchester, England – West Ham vs. Manchester United (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Whelen Modified Series from Loudon, N.H. (FOX SPORTS 1). 11 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 Practice from Dover, Del. (FOX SPORTS 1). Noon – College Football: Texas Christian at Southern Methodist (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – College Football: Tennessee at Georgia (ESPN). Noon – College Football: Tulane at Rutgers (ESPNEWS). Noon – College Football: Wyoming at Michigan State (ESPN2). Noon – College Football” South Florida at Wisconsin (ESPNU). Noon – College Football: Vanderbilt at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). Noon – College Football: Texas-El Paso at Kansas State (SPORTSOUTH). 12:25 p.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match from London – Tottenham vs. Arsenal (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 12:30 p.m. – College Football: Western Michigan at Virginia Tech (WACH 57). 12:30 p.m. – College Football: Colorado State at Boston College (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. – International Golf: Ryder Cup Day Two Matches from Perthshire, Scotland – United States vs. Europe (WIS 10). 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (FOX SPORTS 1). 2:30 p.m. – Women’s International Basketball: FIBA Women’s World Championship Group Play Game from Istanbul – United States vs. China (NBA TV). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Portland at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 3 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Philadelphia at D.C. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Texas A&M vs. Arkansas from Arlington, Texas (WLTX 19). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Florida State at North Carolina State (WOLO 25). 3:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Boston (Joined In Progress) WACH 57). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Western Kentucky at Navy (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series 5-Hour Energy 200 from Dover, Del. (ESPN, WEGXFM 92.9). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Minnesota at Michigan (ESPN2). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Wake Forest at Louisville (ESPNU). 4 p.m. – College Football: Stanford at Washington (WACH 57). 4 p.m. – College Football: Temple at Connecticut (ESPNEWS). 4 p.m. – College Football: Texas at Kansas (FOX SPORTS 1). 4 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour First Tee Open at Pebble Beach Second Round from Pebble Beach, Calif. (GOLF). 4 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Teams To Be Announced (MLB NETWORK). 4 p.m. – College Football: Louisiana Tech at Auburn (SEC NETWORK). 5:30 p.m. – Horse Racing: Jockey Club Gold Cup from New York and Awesome Again Stakes from Arcadia, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6 p.m. – College Football: Gardner-Webb at The Citadel (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Football: Boise State at Air Force (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Football: Missouri at South Carolina (ESPN, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5). 7 p.m. – College Football: North Carolina at Clemson (ESPNU, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Philadelphia (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Teams To Be Announced (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee (WGN). 7:30 p.m. – College Football: Duke at Miami (ESPN2). 7:30 p.m. – College Football: New Mexico State at Louisiana State (SEC NETWORK). 8 p.m. – College Football: Notre Dame vs. Syracuse from East Rutherford, N.J. (WOLO 25). 8 p.m. – College Football: Baylor at Iowa State (WACH 57). 8 p.m. – College Football: Texas State at Tulsa (ESPNEWS). 10 p.m. – College Football: Southern at Alcorn State (ESPNU). 10 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Rhino Linings 350 from Las Vegas (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 10:30 p.m. – College Football: Nevada at San Jose State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. – College Football: Oregon State at Southern California (ESPN).

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THURSDAY’S GAMES

Seattle 7, Toronto 5 N.Y. Yankees 6, Baltimore 5 Detroit 4, Minnesota 2 Boston 11, Tampa Bay 1 Texas 2, Oakland 1 Kansas City 6, Chicago White Sox 3

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Houston at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 13-4) at Boston (J.Kelly 3-2), 1:05 p.m. Baltimore (W.Chen 16-5) at Toronto (Happ 10-11), 4:07 p.m. Tampa Bay (Colome 1-0) at Cleveland (Carrasco 8-6), 6:05 p.m. Minnesota (Nolasco 5-12) at Detroit (Lobstein 1-1), 7:08 p.m. Houston (Deduno 2-6) at N.Y. Mets (R.Montero 1-3), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (D.Duffy 9-11) at Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 10-11), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Samardzija 5-5) at Texas (D.Holland 2-0), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Cor.Rasmus 3-1) at Seattle (Paxton 6-4), 9:10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 1:08 p.m. Houston at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 3:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 4:10 p.m.

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Cincinnati 5, Milwaukee 3 N.Y. Mets 7, Washington 4, 1st game Miami 6, Philadelphia 4 Washington 3, N.Y. Mets 0, 2nd game Pittsburgh 10, Atlanta 1 San Francisco 9, San Diego 8

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Washington 4, Miami 0, 1st game Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Miami at Washington, 7:05 p.m., 2nd game Houston at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh (F.Liriano 7-10) at Cincinnati (Simon 15-10), 1:05 p.m. Miami (Eovaldi 6-13) at Washington (Strasburg 13-11), 4:05 p.m. San Diego (Stults 8-17) at San Francisco (Peavy 6-4), 4:05 p.m. Atlanta (Harang 11-12) at Philadelphia (A.Burnett 8-17), 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Wada 4-3) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 16-11), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Deduno 2-6) at N.Y. Mets (R.Montero 1-3), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (Lynn 15-10) at Arizona (Miley 8-12), 8:10 p.m. Colorado (E.Butler 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Haren 13-11), 9:10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Houston at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m. Miami at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona, 4:10 p.m.

Varsity Cross Country Sumter in Pee Dee Invite (at Freedom Florence), TBA JV and B Team Swimming Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall (at Sumter Aquatics Center), 9 a.m.

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Today (13) South Carolina vs. Missouri, 7 p.m. (ESPN, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5) North Carolina at Clemson, 7 p.m. (ESPNU, WWBDFM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7) Western Carolina at Furman, 3:30 p.m. Gardner-Webb at The Citadel, 6 p.m. (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240) Virginia-Wise at Wofford, 7 p.m. Charleston Southern at Charlotte, noon Elon at Coastal Carolina, 7 p.m. South Carolina State at Hampton, 2 p.m. Newberry at Mars Hill, 1 p.m. Brevard at North Greenville, 7 p.m. Fort Valley State at Benedict, 6 p.m. Alderson Broaddus at Limestone, noon

ACC

Today (1) Florida State at N.C. State, 3:30 p.m. (WOLO 25) (8) Notre Dame vs. Syracuse, 8 p.m. (WOLO 25) Western Michigan at Virginia Tech, noon (WACH 57) Colorado State at Boston College, 12:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTSOUTH) Akron at Pittsburgh, 1:30 p.m. Kent State at Virginia, 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest at Louisville, 3:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Duke at Miami, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

SEC

Today (5) Auburn vs. Louisiana Tech, 4 p.m. (SEC NETWORK) (6) Texas A&M vs. Arkansas, 3:30 p.m. (WLTX 19) (10) Mississippi vs. Memphis, 7:30 p.m. (12) Georgia vs. Tennessee, noon (ESPN) (17) LSU vs. New Mexico State, 7:30 p.m. (SEC NETWORK) Vanderbilt at Kentucky, noon (SEC NETWORK)

TOP 25

Thursday (11) UCLA 62, (15) Arizona State 27 (24) Oklahoma State 45, Texas Tech 35 Today (7) Baylor at Iowa State, 8 p.m. (WACH 57) (9) Michigan State vs. Wyoming, noon (ESPN2) (16) Stanford at Washington, 4:15 p.m. (WACH 57) (18) Southern Cal vs. Oregon State, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) (19) Wisconsin vs. South Florida, noon (ESPNU) (21) Nebraska vs. Illinois, 9 p.m. (22) Ohio State vs. Cincinnati, 6 p.m. (25) Kansas State vs. UTEP, noon (SPORTSOUTH)

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THURSDAY’S GAME N.Y. Giants 45, Washington 14

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Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Houston, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Carolina at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Detroit at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Miami vs. Oakland at London, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. Atlanta at Minnesota, 4:25 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Open: Arizona, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Seattle, St. Louis

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USC FROM PAGE B1 was horrific against A&M, but it has improved â&#x20AC;&#x201D; maybe in very small doses â&#x20AC;&#x201D; each game since. Take away the two kickoff returns for TDs, and the defense allowed just 20 points. The final touchdown came late in the game, although the Commodores needed just four plays to go 70 yards, but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep it in perspective. Do the Gamecocks need to play better today when they take on Missouri beginning at 7 p.m.? Of course, but this team isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in dire straits just yet. It is potent on offense, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it has hit its stride yet. That is affording the defense time to get better, and I think it will continue to improve. The following are five things Carolina needs to do to beat the Tigers, win its fourth straight game and maintain control of its destiny in the race for the Southeastern Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eastern Division title.

1. IMPROVE KICKOFF COVERAGE

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) heads toward the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 45-14 victory over Washington on Thursday in Landover, Md.

Manning, Giants rout Redskins 45-14 BY JOSEPH WHITE The Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The New York Giants caught 32 passes. Twenty-eight were thrown by Eli Manning, and four came from the arm of Kirk Cousins. Manning is starting to find his rhythm in new coordinator Ben McAdooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense, while Cousins is sinking fast as the placeholder for Robert Griffin III. Manningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four touchdown passes equaled Cousinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; four interceptions Thursday night in the Giantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 45-14 win over the Washington Redskins. After struggling in his first two games, Manning has mastered enough of the West Coast dinkand-dunk to lead the Giants (2-2) to consecutive victories. He is supposed to complete 70 percent of

his passes in this offense, and he surpassed that mark against the Redskins, going 28 for 39 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including three simple open-field drops â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for 300 yards with one interception. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s locked in like that,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Giants wideout Victor Cruz, who had six catches for 108 yards, â&#x20AC;&#x153;when he understands exactly whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming to him, when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throwing the ball all over the field and getting first downs as they come, moving the ball, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just indicative of how he sees the field and sees the game. And it was good to see him like that.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Manningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterback rating in the Giantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first two games was 69.2. Since then, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 119.9. The top beneficiary has been Larry Donnell, who had similar, twisting touchdown catches of 5, 6

and 6 yards. The 6-foot-6 tight end finished with seven catches for 54 yards. He had only one career touchdown catch entering the game, but he now leads the Giants this season in TD catches (four) and overall receptions (25). Not bad for a second-year player who wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drafted out of Grambling State. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You set your goals high,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Donnell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect it to come so quick, but it has.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cousins, who has the starting job while Griffin recovers from a dislocated ankle, was responsible for five of Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six turnovers. He went 19 for 33 for 257 yards with four interceptions and a fumble. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On certain routes, he was staring down his targets,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Giants cornerback Antrel Rolle said.

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S.C. State opens MEAC play at Hampton COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; South Carolina State coach Buddy Pough opens up what he thinks is the most important part of the Bulldogs schedule as they head to Hampton for their first Mid-Eastern Conference game. Pough also is glad to be back to familiar opponents after a tough nonconference schedule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes your eyes are bigger than your stomach with these schedules. We got beat up pretty good,â&#x20AC;? Pough said of his teams losses to Clemson and Coastal Carolina. In other games today involving South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Football Championship Subdivision teams Furman hosts Western Carolina; The Citadel hosts Gardner-Webb; Coastal Carolina hosts Elon; Charleston Southern is at

Charlotte and Wofford hosts Virginia-Wise. In Hampton, Virginia, South CaroliPOUGH na State (2-2) will look to continue its mastery over Hampton (13). The Bulldogs have won six straight over the Pirates. Poughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest goal every year is to win the MEAC and the FCS playoff bid that comes with it. The Bulldogs have won or shared the conference title in four of the last six seasons, and Hampton coach Connell Maynor doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think this year will be any different. Pough said Hamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-3 record is deceiving because the Pirates lost to Football Bowl Subdivision

CLEMSON FROM PAGE B1 ask about Deshaun. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shame.â&#x20AC;? At some point during the Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tough 23-17 loss to topranked Florida State last Saturday, all of that changed. After Stoudt started the game and led a few series, Watson came in and played the rest of the game. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no controversy though; Watson will start behind center today when Clemson plays host to North Carolina. This is something that many Tiger fans have been calling for since the Georgia game, and the chatter grew even louder with Watsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance against S.C. State. And while there were times that Watson looked flustered against FSU, he was for the most part a cool customer despite the rapid chants of Seminole Nation, which knew it had been wronged, but not by whom. That would be one Jameis Winston. Swinney knew it was com-

Old Dominion and powerful FCS teams in Richmond and William & Mary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are still a good football team. We hope not to be fooled by their record because nothing could be farther to the truth,â&#x20AC;? Pough said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything you do to them, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll adjust and take it away from you.â&#x20AC;? In Greenville, Furman (2-2, 1-0 Southern Conference) hopes to get its offense playing as well as its defense is playing as it hosts Western Carolina (2-1, 0-0). The Paladins are only allowing 247 yards a game to rank sixth in FCS in total defense. But after losing starting quarterback Reese Hanson to a season-ending ankle injury in the opener, the offense is sputtering. Fur-

man is scoring just 13 points a game to rank 105th out of 121 FCS teams. The Catamounts have lost eight straight and 15 of their last 16 games against the Paladins. Second-year coach Mark Speir is trying to turn a program around that won its first SoCon game in almost three seasons last year and has just one conference win in its last 30 games. In Charleston, The Citadel (0-3) will try to finally pick up a win over a Big South Conference team as it hosts Gardner-Webb (22). Bulldogs coach Mike Houston said his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winless record masks the improvement they have made over each game â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel good going into this weekend with where we are,â&#x20AC;? Houston said.

ing; he was just trying his best to remain loyal to Stoudt, someone who had remained loyal to the program while waiting behind Tajh Boyd for three years. Swinney just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deny it any more. So the Deshaun Watson era kicks in to gear today at 7 p.m. in Death Valley. Here are five things the Tigers need to do to beat the Tar Heels.

Chad Morris should give it to them. And, based on his history, Morris will be happy to oblige them. However, he shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it to appease the fans, but to keep the Heels on their heels. North Carolina is coming off a 70-41 hammering at the hands of East Carolina. Clemson needs to go after the defense and not let it get settled in.

1. FORGET ABOUT FSU

3. ESTABLISH THE RUN

Even though Clemson was facing a Florida State team without its Heisman Trophywinning candidate, a victory would have been huge, and it should have won the game. Now though, the Tigers have to put that game behind them. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way they can beat the Seminoles now, but they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let an FSU hangover beat them today. Clemson needs to have its attention fully and completely on UNC.

Clemson is averaging 152 yards rushing a contest, but that is a bit misleading. The Tigers ran for 268 yards in the 73-7 win over S.C. State, but has just 189 in the losses to

2. ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK! Tiger fans have been wanting to see Watson run the offensive show, and coordinator

This might be the most obvious key to victory ever in the years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing this. South Carolina was able to overcome the two scores against the Commodores, but it likely wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be as lucky if the same thing happened against Mizzou. Whatever has to be done â&#x20AC;&#x201D; kick it out of the back of the end zone, kick it out of bounds, squib-kick it or hey, not give Missouri a Mack truck hole for a running lane â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Gamecocks canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy scores or even big returns.

2. GO AFTER THE QUARTERBACK Putting pressure on the opposing quarterback has not been an easy thing for USC to do so far this season. Missouri might offer the best opportunity to do that though. The Tigers are having injury problems as well as other issues on their offensive line and will have three new starters at positions this week. Carolina needs to mix things up, dial up some blitzes and hopefully mix up the Mizzou O-line. However, USC canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just pin its ears back and leave lanes open because quarterback Maty Mauk is a good athlete and has no problems tucking it and taking off.

3. LOCK THEM UP USC has to be able to lock up and bring Missouri players to the ground when they get the opportunity. The yards USC has allowed after initial contact has to be the most frustrating thing for Ward and head coach Steve Spurrier. There have been multiple plays where defenders have been where they were supposed to be, but allowed big plays after multiple tackles were missed on the runner.

4. JUMP ON THEM EARLY The only game in which the Gamecocks have gotten off to a good start was their 38-35 victory over Georgia. That ended up being a big factor in the victory, and they need to do the same against Missouri. The Tigers are coming in after a loss to Indiana at home and are obviously licking their wounds. The worst thing USC can do is let them get off to a fast start and gain confidence.

5. PROTECT THE FOOTBALL Do you remember a few years ago when Spurrier would lament the fact that the Gamecocks couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recover a fumble, no matter who laid it on the ground? Well, USC has gotten past that as the game against Vandy showed. South Carolina put it on the ground three times and lost just one, even though the two they recovered surely appeared to be lost as well. USC canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue to test its luck. Turnovers could be devastating against the Tigers.

Georgia and FSU. They need to have a big game against an FBS school, and UNC would be a good place to start. The 2-1 Heels are allowing an average of 222 rushing yards a contest.

4. DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T HESITATE ON FG Swinneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to go for it on fourth down in overtime instead of bringing in placekicker Ammon Lakip has been much debated. It was the right one though as Lakipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence was shot for that game after missing two easy ones. Lakip or Bradley Pinion will kick field goals today, and

whoever it is, Swinney doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to hesitate on pulling the trigger and marching him out there. He needs to show confidence early on and it may pay off down the stretch.

5. LIMIT THE MISTAKES The Tigers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to hinder themselves with turnovers or mistakes. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to rehash the missed opportunities against the Seminoles. While UNCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense is atrocious, its offense is very good. This game could turn into a shootout, and the Tigers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be shooting themselves in the foot.

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Gators shut out Camden 24-0 Lakewood High School improved to 3-2 on the season with a 24-0 varsity football victory over Camden on Friday at J. Frank Baker Stadium. Roderick Charles threw a pair of touchdown passes to Tyshawn Johnson and ran for another for the Gators. Blake Carraher added a 34-yard field goal. Lakewood head coach Perry Parks said the defense was led by Daquan Tindal, Dominique Rose, Zach Baker and D’onte Washington. LAURENCE MANNING 45 CARDINAL NEWMAN 0

COLUMBIA — Tyshawn Epps scored five touchdowns to lead Laurence Manning Academy to a 45-0 victory over Cardinal Newman on Friday at Cardinal Stadium. The Swampcats got back on the winning track this week after suffering its first loss last week to Florence Christian. LMA improved to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in SCISA 3A play. BEAUFORT 21 MANNING 20

MANNING — Manning High School fell to 3-2 on the season with a 21-20 loss to Beaufort on Friday at Ramsey Stadium. Ra’Quan Bennett rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries for the Monarchs. Tommy King had six carries for 97 yards, including a 74yard run. Twon Collymore returned an interception 88 yards for a touchdown. DILLON CHRISTIAN 14 ROBERT E. LEE 8

BISHOPVILLE — Thomas Evans scored on a 3-yard run with 27 seconds left in the game to lift Dillon Christian to a 14-8 victory over Robert E. Lee Academy on Friday at McCutchen Field. The Cavaliers, who fell to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in SCISA Region I-1A, trailed 7-0 entering the fourth quarter. Cody McCutchen scored a touchdown for REL to make it 7-6 and Chris Godwin caught a pass from Nick Stokes for the 2-point conversion.

VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS THOMAS SUMTER 5 CAROLINA 4 LAKE CITY — Thomas Sumter Academy won two of the three doubles matches to defeat Carolina Academy 5-4 on Thursday at the Carolina courts. The teams split the six singles matches. SINGLES 1 -- Weaver (C) defeated H. Jenkins 6-1, 7-6. 2 -- Yarbrough (C) defeated B. Jenkins 6-0, 6-3. 3 -- Townsend (TSA) defeated Parker 6-1, 6-0. 4 -- Mary Matthews (C) defeated Decker 7-6, 2-6, 10-4, 5 -- Hood (TSA) defeated Tarrott 6-3, 6-0. 6 -- Chappell (TSA) defeated Marg. Matthews 6-0, 6-1.

BARONS FROM PAGE B1 yards on four rushes, before stalling at the 16. Hunter Miller came on to inch a 33-yard kick over the uprights for a 3-0 Lions lead. The Barons took over at their 35 after an 18-yard kickoff return from Robert James and were in the end zone nine plays later. The drive was aided by two ACS penalties for 20 yards, with a 19-yard shovel pass from Sears to John Ballard setting up a first-and-goal at the 5. Sears took it the final two yards on third down and Cody Hoover’s PAT kick put the Barons up 7-3 with 2:51 to go in the opening quarter. A defensive stand that yielded one first down to the Lions before a fourth-down stop on the first play of the second quarter gave the Barons the ball at their 45. It took just five plays and 2:02 for Sears to lead Wilson Hall’s offense into the end zone for its second score of the night. The drive began with a 15-

DOUBLES 1 -- Weaver/Yarbrough (C) defeated H. Jenkins/Townsend 8-3. 2 -- B. Jenkins/Chappell (TSA) defeated Parker/Tarrott 8-6. 3 -- Decker/Hood (TSA) defeated Mary Matthews/Marg. Matthews 8-6.

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2-0 by the scores of 25-10, 2511. Betsy Noyes had 16 service points with five aces and two kills. Bridget Anderson had 10 points and five aces and Madison Sliwonik had two kills.

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HEATHWOOD HALL 24

Lakewood High School lost to Marlboro County 3-0 on Thursday at the Lakewood gymnasium. Marlboro won by the scores of 25-9, 25-16, 25-12. Shanekia Jackson led the Lady Gamecocks with three kills and two blocks. Katelyn Jones had 11 digs and Peyton Mickens had two kills and 12 digs.

WILSON HALL 13 COLUMBIA — Wilson Hall fell to 2-3 on the season with a 24-13 loss to Heathwood Hall on Thursday at the Heathwood field. Landon Van Patten and Greyson Sonntag scored touchdowns for the Barons. Jake Meyer led the defense with an interception and Jackson Lemay recovered a fumble.

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CAMDEN 7

COLUMBIA — Wilson Hall fell to 11-4 on the season with a 3-0 loss to Gray Collegiate Academy on Thursday at the GCA court. Gray won by the scores of 25-16, 29-27, 25-12. Simmons deHoll finished with nine kills and a block for the Lady Barons, while Haley Hawkins had four kills, Delaney Johnson had three kills and a block and Courtney Clark had 10 service points with two aces. On Wednesday in Sumter, Wilson Hall beat Ben Lippen 3-1 by the scores of 25-19, 25-8, 21-25, 25-10. Hawkins led the offense with 10 kills, while Simmons deHoll had eight kills, 16 points and six aces. Caroline Clark had five kills and a block, Danielle deHoll had three kills, Katie Duffy had seven points and three aces and Courtney Clark had 23 assists.

CAMDEN — Raquan James rushed for over 100 yards and scored a touchdown to lead Lakewood to an 8-7 victory over Camden on Thursday at the Camden field. Jaron Richardson ran for the 2-point conversion for the Gators.

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ESTILL — Clarendon Hall improved to 4-1 on the season with a 14-12 victory over Patrick Henry Academy on Thursday at the PHA field. Bobby Ashba scored on a 2-yard run for the Saints. Kameron Earles picked up a fumble and ran it back 53 yards for the other touchdown. Ashba ran for the 2-point conversion. Ashba had 15 tackles and Ben Corbett had 14 tackles. Dylan Way forced a fumble and recovered two fumbles.

SUMTER 2 CONWAY 0 Sumter High School improved to 6-4 on the season with a 2-0 victory over Conway on Thursday at the SHS gymnasium. The Lady Gamecocks won by the scores of 25-20, 25-13. MARLBORO COUNTY 2 LAKEWOOD 0

Lakewood High School lost to Marlboro County 2-0 on Thursday at the Lakewood gymnasium. Marlboro won by the scores of 25-14, 25-13. Aubry Quinzy led the Lady Gators with four kills and seven digs.

LAKE CITY 34 CRESTWOOD 22

LAKE CITY — Crestwood High School fell to 1-4 on the season with a 34-22 loss to Lake City on Thursday at the Lake City field. Julius Pearson scored on a 70-yard run and returned a kickoff 80 yards for another touchdown for the Knights. Marquis Pressley caught a 20yard TD pass from Deandre Young. Cody Lambert and Miguel Bailey had interceptions. CLARENDON HALL 14 PATRICK HENRY 12

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WEST COLUMBIA — Wilson Hall fell to 8-5 on the season with a 2-0 loss to Gray Collegiate Academy on Thursday at the CGA court. GCA won by the score of 2515, 25-23. Becka Noyes had six kills and two blocks for the Lady Barons On Wednesday in Sumter, Wilson Hall beat Ben Lippen

DUTCH FORK 20 Zykiem Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead Sumter High School to a 23-20 victory over Dutch Fork on Thursday at Sumter Memorial Stadium. Jackson threw a 48-yard TD pass to Randall Wilson with a minute left in the contest to give the Gamecocks the victory. He tossed a 56-yard scoring pass to Zion Vaughn, scored on a 1-yard run and also ran for a 2-point conversion. Dajon Butts also ran for a 2-point conversion.

yard Sears run and an 11-yard John Wells Baker rush. Three plays later, James made an acrobatic catch in the end zone for a 29-yard touchdown reception and a 14-3 Baron lead with 9:52 left in the half. AC took over at its 20 after Hoover’s kickoff resulted in a touchback and the Lions held on to the ball for 10 plays, gaining two first downs, before the drive stalled at the AC 44. The teams swapped punts before Wilson Hall took over at its 47 with just under 10 seconds left in the half. Lane initially lined his team up for a free kick, with Hoover preparing to tee it up for what would have been a 63-yard field goal attempt. After an AC timeout, Sears took a knee to close out the half. The second half proved to be a battle of field position as the teams combined for seven first downs, four punts, one punt attempt that was blocked, one interception and three turnovers on downs. The blocked punt came at the end of the third quarter as Wilson Hall’s Brandon Harbour broke through the line

on a Miller punt attempt at the AC 46. The ball rolled back to within the shadow of the Lions’ end zone before James Overstreet scooped it up for AC and attempted to run it out. After offsetting penalties, the Barons took over at the 25. Sears completed a 6-yard pass to Ballard to move the ball to the 19 but two penalties and two incompletions set up a fourth-and-14 from the 29. Sears’ pass was intercepted by Jackson Wingard to end the Barons’ scoring threat. Wilson Hall had one more chance to put points on the board, driving 44 yards to the AC 19 in 10 plays before Wingard rushed through unabated to the quarterback for an 11yard loss and a fourth-and-18 from the 30. Sears gained 10 on fourth down but the Lions took over at the 20 with 2:38 left. The Lions’ final drive ended at their 46 as quarterback Matthew Peavler came up short on his final three pass attempts, allowing Sears to take a knee and run out the clock.

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Crestwood’s Anthony Hill (23) catches a pass in front of Lake City’s Armon Wilson during the Knights’ 26-20 loss on Friday at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium in Dalzell.

KNIGHTS FROM PAGE B1 under 200 yards of total offense. Williams, who had the lone offensive score, had 112 yards rushing on 27 touches. As a team, the Knights had 168 yards rushing on 40 attempts. Getting offense through the air just didn’t happen for Crestwood, as Greene was 1-for-9 passing with two interceptions. The backfield didn’t help the cause either, fumbling three times and losing two. The Knights defense held LC to minus-9 yards rushing on 29 attempts, but Turner was 12-for-22 passing for 274 yards and two touchdowns and two interceptions. LC fumbled seven times, but lost just the one momentum-changing score. Panthers wide out Jalen Barr proved to be Turner’s favorite target as he finished the day with five catches for 157 yards,including two scores of 77 and 24 yards. Crestwood looked like it

SUMTER FROM PAGE B1 The second half started worse for the Gamecocks with Xzavion Burson fumbling on the first play from scrimmage and Dutch Fork returning it inside the Sumter 5-yard line and scoring on the next play. The Gamecocks, whose next game is their Region VI-4A opener on Oct. 10 against South Florence, tried to get up off the canvas after yielding Colburn’s early TD as light rain fell in the first few minutes. Barnes scrambled left out of trouble and found Kalip Franklin over the middle for a 40-yard gain. But after two dropped passes, the Gamecock drive stalled. Dutch Fork moved right down the field, scoring on a Tate Fant’s 5-yard pass to Will Sweeper, who grabbed the fade pass in the back left corner of the end zone. Tyler Bass’ second extrapoint kick put the Silver Foxes on top 14-0 less than eight minutes into the game. The Silver Foxes tacked on another touchdown moments later when Fant hit Sweeper in stride on a deep post for an 83-yard score. The left-handed Fant completed his first four passing attempts for 134 yards with the two TDs. He finished with 318 yards and four TDs, completing 13 of 21 passes. Sumter seemed ready to score after Ky’Jon Tyler

was gaining some momentum in the second quarter, but gave it away. After both offenses stalled in the first quarter, the Panthers opened the scoring with a Turner 2-yard touchdown run and took a 7-0 lead. Crestwood appeared as if it was going to respond with a score, but Traye Davis fumbled in the red zone three yards from pay dirt. The Knights did manage to get a safety to make the score 7-2. Crestwood maintained the momentum as Williams broke off a 57-yard TD run to make it 8-7 with 5:43 left in the first half. It took Lake City just 26 seconds to regain the lead as Turner threw a 77-yard TD pass to Barr to take a 14-8 lead. A Williams fumble set up a short field for the Panthers at the Crestwood 46. A fake punt pass by Xavier Baker to Jamal Brown kept the drive alive, and two passes later Turner threw his second TD pass, a 24-yard strike to Barr, to give LC a 20-8 lead.

took a short pass and raced 50 yards to the Dutch Fork 25. But an illegal block canceled all but 13 yards of the play. The Gamecocks eventually had to punt and trailed 21-0 after the opening quarter. Clayton Jones, Colburn’s backup, raced 7 yards for a TD midway through the second quarter to give Dutch Fork a 28-0 lead. Jones finished with 137 yards and three TDs on 12 carries. Once again, the Gamecocks tried to respond. Burson turned a short throw into the flat into a 32-yard gain across midfield, but Marquise Moore fumbled the ball back to Dutch Fork after catching a short pass. Moments later, Jones raced 20 yards for his second TD and a 35-0 Dutch Fork lead. The Silver Foxes were driving again when Brunson picked up Fant’s fumble and raced down the left sideline for a touchdown. Scrambling out of the pocket, the Dutch Fork quarterback gained a few yards before losing the ball and tacklers took him to the turf. Another bright spot for the Sumter defense in the first half was an interception by Tyreek Brown near midfield. Fant passed 84 yards to Austin Conner to give the Silver Foxes two TDs on their first two plays on the second half and a 52-7 lead that grew to 59-7 at the end of the third quarter.

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Cemetery Plots- Two plots with vaults, opening/closing fees and granite marker with vase in Evergreen Memorial Park , Sumter, SC. Save thousands. Call 803-469-9763 2 Lots in Evergreen-1 is for Veteran only- Both For $1900 Call 469-8244 Swimming Pool Freeze Protection thermostat. Like new $90. Fire Place - LP Gas Logs Insert 36"x 34" 28000 BTU w /fan $450. Maytag Front load washer, white $150, Call 803 840-0520. Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311

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Lawn Service Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs! Free est. 494-9169/468-4008

Lots of stuff. All must go. Washer & Dryer set, Queen sz. five piece bedroom suite, one Queen sz. bed, one Dbl Sz bed, All with spring & mattress sets. Excellent cdtn., used very little. Three bicycles, mens 10 speed, ladies one speed, on Jv size. Gas powered chipper shredder and other garden tools. Two couches, full size. Sewing machine. Call to set up appt to see. 803-775-8840 or 803-491-4026.

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Seeking an Exp HVAC installer. Needs to be experienced with duct fabrication and installation of duct work with residential and some light commercial equipment. Salary based upon experience. Paid vacation and benefits. Call Lowery Heating and Air 803-778-2942 MonFri 8am-5pm. STC Now Hiring Diesel Mechanic Qualified candidates must have: •Valid driver license •High School Diploma or GED •Three years or more of diesel mechanical experience •Must provide tools / picture at interview

STC offers competitive salary and benefits EOE and Drug Free Workplace Contact - Pat Joyner 803-775-1002 x107

F/T Optometric Assistant. Experience preferred but will train. Must work Saturdays. Will accept resumes on Wed. Oct. 1st from 1-4 pm at H. Rubin Vision Center, 1057 Broad St., Sumter Mall. No phone calls please.

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HVAC/Sheetmetal Mechanic. Must have experience in commercial installation, clean background check, driving record and be able to travel. Pay is based on experience and motivation (up to $42.00 per hour). Email resume to: applications.hoyts@gmail.com or deliver to 710 N. Wise Drive, Sumter, SC.

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Experienced Groomer needed: Apply in person or send resume to The Dog House at 208 Commerce St. Manning, SC 29102 B-N-T is looking for Drivers, EMTS & Paramedics. Competitive wages. $8/$16 Per hr. Fax resume to: 803-774-4452 or call 803-774-4450. Full time Administrative Assistant needed with Quickbooks experience required. Apply in person @ 1282 N. Lafayette. No Phone Calls Please. LOCAL CORPORATION seeking upbeat, highly motivated and energetic individual for Part or Full Time Administrative Position. Proficient computer skills required. Must work well in a team-oriented environment and be adaptable to a flexible work schedule. Must possess excellent communication skills and have ability to multi-task. Please send Resume' to P-371 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677, Sumter SC 29151. Booth Rentals available for hair stylist and nail tech. Great location and working conditions. Call Trish 803-469-7755

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Work Wanted I'm Available to clean your home. Affordable, reliable 16 yrs exp ref's. Melissa 803-938-5204

RENTALS Rooms for Rent Room Mate Wanted, Preferably Retired Female to share Mobile home with retired gentleman . Pets welcome. No Smoking or drugs. $400 Mo. Wedgefield Area. Call 803-406-5356 Rooms for rent in spacious home. Call 803-404-4662 for details

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If you have good, dependable transportation and a phone in your home, apply in person at:

Customer Service Dept. Hours Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm

Circulation Department

20 N. Magnolia Street Sumter, SC 29150 or call Harry at (803) 774-1257

DRIVERS WANTED “SIGN ON BONUS - $2,000”

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

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DALZELL 16.57 ACRES WATER, PAVED ROAD $2250/ACRE 888-774-5720 2 ac, Manning, Lake Marion. Will perk, 5 mins. to water. M.H. welcome. Paved road, lightly wooded. $19,900. Owner will finance. Down payment. $2,000. Payment, $202. Call anytime. 473-7125

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Sumter: 1 David Ct 2BR 1BA $525/$525 Dep. Call 803-210-9299 For Rent-Lovely 3BR 2BA Ranch Style. Large lot, safe friendly neighborhood. Near Shaw AFB Avail. now. Call 973-979-7387 or 609-447-0698

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STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 2.5 BR/1.5 BA, Exc cond., C/H/A, quiet area. Call (803) 469-8718. Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

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Homes for Sale On 88 acres of Farm and wooded land, Monte Carlo Ln., 4BR 2BA, Heat pump, carpet & vinyl floors, Contact: R. Davis 270-839-0459

Autos For Sale American Auto Sales 803-775-2344 We have church buses and Crown Victorias

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Legal Notice 458 - Richardson, Joyce 467 - Loring, Okechia 524 - Holmes, Farronzo 536 - Spann, Jequillar 710 - Lesane-Guin, Della 736 - Maola, Crystal 748 - Segars, Yvette

1277 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153 A002 - Morrison, Marchelle A036 - Medina, Laracha B022 - Edmonds, Naeemah B040 - Marsh, Tiffany B068 - Johnson, Tinika B086 - Dennis, Rayshard C012 - Brown, Latoya C015 - Kuziak, Leigh C033 - McDaniel, Camilla C051 - Holmes, Latimore C065 - Lomax, Dennis C066 - Isaac, Kenneth D022 - Collins, Cindy D035 - Jones, Chedric F034 - Burgess, Randy F044 - Wilson, Johnnie F046 - Mitchell, Monica F052 - Shaw, James I015 - phillips, eric K004 - Amos, Sara

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ASSORTED VALANCE

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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell to satisfy the lien of owner at public sale by competitive bidding on October 6th, 2014 personal and/or business property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and other household/business items located at the properties listed. The sale will begin at 1:00 pm at 1277 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153. The personal goods stored therein by below named occupant(s); 1143 N.Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150

AUCTION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 30!

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Reconditioned 2BR 2BA MH on Privately owned .5 acre lot. 4639 Allene Dr. Owner Financing Avail. Call 775-4391 or 464-5960

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