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BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission voted 7-1 in favor of repurposing federal high-

way money, according to a plan submitted by U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, a Sumter native, which includes $11.5 million for revitalizing the North Main Street/Manning Avenue corridor in Sumter.

Mayor Joe McElveen said the revitalization project has been a goal of area leaders for more than a decade.

“It is a big, big thing,” he said. “This is a big step in revitalizing the South Sumter area.”

The mayor said the money can be

used for streetscaping on Manning Avenue and along North Main Street.

McElveen credited Clyburn for getting behind the project.

“It has been a labor of love for him, and he stuck with us,” McElveen said.

DOT had about $23.5 million in federal highway funds previously earmarked for road projects in Clyburn’s district.

Federal law allows those funds to be repurposed to projects within 50 miles of the original project. Local govern-

ment must also be able to match 20 percent of the project budget.

“I support the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission’s action today to repurpose certain federal highway funds to make critical investments in communities in the 6th Congressional District,” Clyburn said. “Today’s action will create jobs, improve infrastructure, enhance public safety and contribute to essential community

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West Nile confirmed in Shaw mosquito FROM STAFF REPORTS

from his time at AFCENT and now at CENTCOM. Brown said July 2015 was his first month he was commander of AFCENT, which has responsibility for the campaigns in Syria and Iraq against ISIL, or the Islamic State terrorist group,

West Nile Virus has been confirmed in a mosquito on Shaw Air Force Base, according to an article posted Tuesday by the 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office.

The article said the virus was confirmed in a mosquito found near Chapel Pond during routine testing on the base by the 20th Medical Group. “(A) positive result does not indicate an increased risk of disease but is a good reminder for all to practice mosquito avoidance and control techniques,” said Lt. Col. Rob Grover, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron commander.

“We regularly monitor and take actions to control the mosquito population throughout the installation, as do the surrounding communities.”

Grover said the techniques will not eradicate all mosquitoes, and it remains important to take actions to limit exposure to the pests.

No human cases of the virus have been reported in South Carolina this year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

West Nile Virus can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, but most people infected with West Nile have no symptoms of illness, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. About a fourth of those infected may have mild symptoms that may include fever, headache and body ache, possibly accompanied by a rash or swollen lymph glands.

Encephalitis is experienced by less than 1 percent of the people infected. Symptoms of encephalitis can include high fever, convulsions, a stiff neck, tremors, headache, coma, stupor, disorientation, muscle weakness or paralysis.

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The full “Sturgeon Moon” rises behind Sumter Opera House on Wednesday night. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the August full moon gets its fishy name because Native American groups in the Great Lakes region felt that it marked an auspicious time for catching sturgeon.

Brown details air campaign against ISIL at dinner

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The close relationship between the Sumter community and Shaw Air Force Base was on display Wednesday evening at the 16th Annual Joint Dinner of the Swamp Fox Chapter of the Air Force Association and Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce at Sunset Country Club.

Guests at the dinner included Maj. Gen. Scott Zobrist, 9th Air Force Commander; Assistant Deputy Commander of Air Force Central Command Brig.

Gen. Andrew J. Toth; and Shaw and 20th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Stephen Jost. Also on hand were local civilian leaders including state Sen. Thomas McElveen, Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen and several members of Sumter city and county councils.

Beverley Gagne, president and CEO of SAFE Federal Credit Union in Sumter, said it was a privilege to sponsor the dinner.

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AFA Swamp Fox Chapter President Bush Hanson said the Air Force needs the support of the community now as much as ever.

“The Air Force is short 700 pilots,” he said.

He noted that Shaw is the home of the largest F-16 fighter wing in the Air Force and will soon be the only activeduty F-16 base in the continental U.S. He urged attendees to contact their representatives in Washington to tell them to avoid such things as continuing resolutions and sequestrations that could have a negative effect on the Air Force’s combat readiness.

Keynote speaker for the banquet was U.S. Central Command Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Charles Q. Brown, who was recently promoted to that position from his former job as commander of Air Force Central Command.

Brown expressed his appreciation to the Sumter community for supporting Shaw and shared several anecdotes

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Lt. Gen. Charles Brown, left, jokes with the Rev. Marion Newton before the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce and the Air Force Association’s annual joint dinner at Sunset Country Club on Wednesday evening.

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Lee County bus system’s success is celebrated

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During a luncheon on Thursday, members of Lee County Regional Task Force Coalition celebrated the success of the public bus system that was created in the county in September 2015.

Before the addition of the bus system last year, there was no public transportation in Bishopville, and after 10 years of planning, four bus routes were added.

Ann Dawson-August, former executive director of Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority when plans for the system were first introduced, said the bus system has progressed because of the teamwork of the transit coalition members. Although Dawson-August no longer works at SWRTA, she continues to assist with the project.

Lottie Jones, executive director of SWRTA, said the transit coalition is in the final stage of installing the 10 bus shelters throughout the county, and all 35 bus stop signs have been installed.

Ridership in the county has steadily increased since the signs were installed and information about the bus system is visible, she said.

Jones said the feedback regarding the bus system has been very positive.

Residents are very grateful for the bus system because many of them use the buses to get to work, she said.

There were approximately 580 bus trips made in July and, so far this month, there have been about 590 trips, Jones said.

Residents have even started asking for commuter routes to Sumter and Florence, she said.

This was a service that was needed, and it is a service that is being used, said Bettye Scott, chairwoman of Lee County Regional Task Force Coalition.

She said many of the regular bus riders are elderly or disabled residents, which is the population the transit coalition focused on while developing the bus system.

However, the bus system is not just for people without personal transportation, it's also for everyone, she said.

Elouise Johnson, secretary of Lee County Regional Task Force Coalition, said residents were paying big bucks just to get a ride to the grocery store, but now they can take as many trips to town as they want with free public transportation.

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Valencia L. Johnson discusses the Reading Success AmeriCorps Program to future tutors during a training session Thursday at the main branch of Sumter County Library. Johnson serves as the program director for United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties.

AmeriCorps Program helps students struggling with literacy

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Bishopville resident Anastauzia Wells knew she wanted to reach out to the children in her area who faced literacy challenges. She found her opportunity through the Reading Success AmeriCorps Program, which hires individuals to tutor children in literacy and homework assistance.

The program hosted an orientation session for tutors on Thursday, attracting 20 participants. Another session will be held today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St. Program benefits for tutors include: a bimonthly living allowance, an education award upon completion of service, experience for resumes, student loan deferment and assistance, literacy training and professional development.

The program's goal is to serve about 540 children in kindergarten through third grade this school year at 11 service site locations in Sumter County and three locations in Lee County, said Valencia L. Johnson, Reading Success AmeriCorps Program director at United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties.

Tutors provide literacy assistance throughout the school day and homework and literacy assistance to students after school.

Wells said she got involved with the AmeriCorps program while in college at University of South Carolina Aiken.

The program she joined involved tutoring on the weekends. When she came back home to Bishopville, she knew she wanted to make a difference for children in her community.

In the 2015-16 school year, she served as an AmeriCorps member at West Lee

‘I saw a drastic improvement from the students’ reading levels from when they first began the program to the end of the school year.’

ANASTAUZIA WELLS Served as an AmeriCorps member at West Lee Elementary School Elementary School in Bishopville. She was assigned about 20 students, with whom she worked in group and oneon-one sessions about 20 hours per week.

"I saw a drastic improvement from the students' reading levels from when they first began the program to the end of the school year," she said.

"Some of the students were reading below their reading levels while others were barely reading at the beginning of the school year. At the end, most of them were reading at their grade level."

Individuals commit to a one-year term of service, Johnson said. They can participate in the service for no more than four years in one AmeriCorps area, she said.

They work with students in small groups and one-on-one tutoring.

Johnson said the primary goal is for each student to reach his or her estimated growth rate on a standardized progress assessment.

In the last three years, about 1,400 students in Sumter and Lee counties were a part of the program. Most saw significant growth in student performance on standardized assessments, Johnson said.

Students receive a minimum of 30 hours of tutoring during a nine-month term of service.

Although literacy is the main component, students could simultaneously receive mentoring, she said.

Arthur Conally, 67, a retiree, said he wanted to join the program to also serve as a positive role model to the students.

Conally is a retired mental health and substance abuse counselor aide.

He also worked in the railroad industry.

"Many of the children who may be struggling come from very low-income homes, some with single parents," he said. "I hope to be instrumental in helping these students. You have to have education to be successful in today's world, and some children are not aware of that. If they can get that education, that will help them achieve their dreams."

Conally said his goal in the program would be to see a child who is struggling with literacy overcome that barrier and excel.

"That ties in with developing self-esteem and self-pride," he said. "Books can really do a lot to bring that knowledge, to help someone achieve what they want in life."

Applications can be downloaded at www.uwaysumter.org/join-americorps.

They will be accepted on a rolling basis until Feb. 10, 2017.

For more information, contact Valencia L. Johnson at (803) 773-7935, extension 102.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Joeraad D. Green, 23, of 448 Robney Drive, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with speeding; failure to stop for blue lights and siren; driving under suspension, first offense; and possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, third offense. According to an incident report from Sumter Police Department, the arresting officer attempted a traffic stop when Green was found to be traveling 43 mph in a 30 mph zone on Carolina Avenue. Green failed to stop for the officer and later tried to flee on foot before he was apprehended. Approximately 3 grams of crack cocaine was found on the ground where Green was arrested, and a digital scale covered in a white powder substance was found on Green during a search.

FRAUD According to an incident report from Sumter Police Department, a woman was swindled when she gave someone $600 in order to purchase a purple 1997 Toyota Camry. The suspect later took the money and the vehicle.

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Deputies: Fight about spare change led to killing COLUMBIA — Deputies have arrested one of two suspects accused of fatally shooting a man after fighting with him about spare change.

Richland County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement that the 17-year-old boy is charged with murder in 25-year-old Zaire Janyi Franklin’s death. The unidentified second suspect is still on the lam.

Investigators think the shooting stemmed from an Aug. 2 incident at a store. The suspects asked Franklin to buy them cigars, and he did. Officials said the three argued after Franklin kept their change, which was just under $1, before leaving the scene.

Police said three days later, the teenager and his acquaintance approached Franklin, shooting him.

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Flood victims struggle to find places to live DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn’t know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Taylor probably could stay with relatives in White Castle, a town about 30 miles west of Louisiana’s capital city, but three of her kids are enrolled in Baton Rouge schools that could reopen next week.

“This is where I live. I need to be home,” she said.

Taylor is among thousands of people across southern Louisiana displaced by catastrophic flooding and now struggling with where to live.

An additional evacuation recommendation was made in Vermilion Parish. Gueydan Fire Chief Evans Bourque told The Associated Press early Thursday that residents in about 60 to 70 homes in an area outside the levee system there were being urged to evacuate amid rising water. Bourque estimated the evacuation would affect less than 100 people.

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Bayou View Elementary School second-grader Ethan Borderon, 8, and other classmates load cleaning supplies at the Gulfport, Mississippi, school for flood victims in Louisiana on Tuesday. The city of Gulfport collected three truck loads of supplies and delivered them on Wednesday. ing crunch since the miserable, bumbling aftermath of Hurricane Katrina a decade ago.

People now are staying in shelters, bunking with friends or relatives or sleeping in trailers on their front lawns. Others unable or unwilling to leave their homes

are living amid mud and the ever-present risk of mold in the steamy August heat.

Many victims will need an extended place to stay while they rebuild. Countless others had no flood insurance and may lack the means to repair their homes.

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said Thomas Lee, 56, who ekes out a living as a drywall hanger — a skill that will come in handy. His sodden furniture is piled curbside, and the drywall in his rented house is puckering, but Thomas still plans to stay there, sleeping on an air mattress.

2nd dead manatee washes up in Charleston area SULLIVANS ISLAND (AP) — Wildlife officials in South Carolina are investigating after a manatee was found washed up on the beach on Sullivans Island — the second manatee found dead in the Charleston area this week.

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Weary GOP hopeful Trump staff shake-up triggers momentum

BY STEVE PEOPLES and JULIE PACE The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Weary Republican leaders are accepting Donald Trump’s latest staff shake-up, hopeful that a new leadership team can reverse the New York businessman’s struggles even as some worry it’s too little too late.

The Republican National Committee has already conceded it may divert resources away from the presidential contest in favor of vulnerable Senate and House candidates if Trump’s standing does not improve in coming weeks.

RNC chief strategist Sean Spicer called Trump’s staffing changes the “healthy growth of the campaign at a senior level at a key point.”

Spicer also urged caution as Trump’s new team contemplates whether the fiery populism and freewheeling style that won him the Republican nomination will give him a better shot at the White House than uniting his party and rallying moderate voters.

“I think people want him to be authentic,” Spicer said.

“They appreciate he’s not a scripted politician, but there’s a recognition that words do matter.”

Trump on Wednesday announced a staff overhaul at his campaign’s highest levels, the second shake-up in the

past two months. The Republican nominee tapped Stephen Bannon — a combative, conservative media executive with no presidential campaign experience — to serve as CEO of his White House bid.

Pollster Kellyanne Conway, who has known Trump for years and gained his trust during her brief tenure working for him, will serve as campaign manager.

The moves are aimed in part at marginalizing campaign chairman Paul Manafort, a longtime Republican operative who pushed Trump to moderate his tone and improve relations with skeptical Republican officials. In breaking with that approach, Trump appears set on finishing the race on his own terms — win or lose.

Trump’s divisive tone and weak poll numbers have triggered a rash of Republican defections in recent weeks. Party loyalists have grown increasingly frustrated with Trump’s inability to stay focused on Democrat Hillary Clinton amid a series of self-created distractions.

“I don’t care if Donald Duck is running the campaign,” said Henry Barbour, a Republican National committeeman from Mississippi. “If he can make this thing about Hillary Clinton’s record and getting the country back on track, that’s what’s going to win this election.”

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump participates in a roundtable discussion on national security in his offices in Trump Tower in New York on Wednesday. From left are retired Army Gen. Mike Flynn, Trump and retired Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg.

While Manafort retains his title, Trump allies made clear Bannon will be overseeing the campaign staff and operations.

Rarely do presidential campaigns undergo such a level of tumult at such a stage of the general election. Wednesday’s announcements came less than three months before Election Day and roughly six weeks before early voting begins.

Conway downplayed the notion of internal dissent at campaign headquarters at Trump Tower, telling The Associated Press the staffing

changes are “an expansion at a critical time in the home stretch.”

Trump’s standing in the White House race plummeted throughout the summer, and he now trails Clinton in preference polls of most key battleground states. He’s struggled to offer voters a consistent message, overshadowing formal policy speeches with a steady stream of controversies, including a public feud with an American Muslim family whose son was killed while serving in the U.S. military in Iraq.

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“There is no new Donald Trump,” Clinton said. “This is it.”

Bannon’s website has been fiercely loyal to Trump for months and sharply critical of Republican leaders, including House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Manafort has spent months trying to ingratiate Trump to Republican lawmakers who have urged the billionaire businessman to dial back his fiery rhetoric and run a more traditional campaign.

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BY CALEB JONES The Associated Press VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — For the first time in three years, lava from a volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has crept down miles of mountainside and is dripping into the Pacific Ocean — where it’s creating new land and a stunning show for visitors.

Thousands of people from around the world have swarmed Volcanoes National Park by land, sea and air to view the lava. They’re also hearing and smelling it.

The billowy, bright-orange lava crackles and hisses and reeks of sulfur and scorched earth as it oozes across the rugged landscape and eventually off steep, seaside cliffs. When the hot rocks hit the water, they expel plumes of steam and gas — and sometimes explode, sending chunks of searing debris flying through the air.

The 2,000-degree molten rock is from Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Its Puu Oo vent began erupting in the 1980s and periodically pushes enough lava seaward that people can access it.

Reaching the flow requires a boat, a helicopter or strong legs — the hike to the entry point, where the lava meets the sea, is 10 miles roundtrip on a gravel road surrounded by miles of treacherous, hard lava rock.

Pablo Aguayo, of Santiago, Chile, took a sunrise boat tour of the flow earlier this month.

“It’s pretty amazing,” he said. “You start in the middle of the ocean in the darkness, and you end up in this beau-

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Lava from Kilauea, an active volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, flows into the ocean as seen from a boat operated by Lava Ocean Tours off the coast of Volcanoes National Park near Kalapana, Hawaii, on Aug. 9. tiful lava falls.”

Aguayo said he could feel the lava’s heat, and it smelled “super funny.”

“It’s like welding something,” he said. “We have many volcanoes back home in Chile. We have plenty. But nothing like this.”

His tour boat was a 42-foot aluminum catamaran operated by Lava Ocean Tours owner Shane Turpin, who said he navigates to within a few yards of the entry point for the best view.

On Aug. 9, a second branch of lava started to spill into the ocean, giving Turpin’s passengers a look at two lava flows about 200 yards apart.

“Just to have one drip (of lava)

touching the ocean is awesome,” Turpin said as people snapped photos of the dual flows. “But to get a show like you’re getting this morning, well, it sets the bar pretty high for a second trip.”

Volcanoes National Park has seen an increase of about 1,000 to 1,500 visitors per day since the current lava flow reached the sea, boosting attendance to about 6,000 people daily, officials said.

Park spokeswoman Jessica Ferracane warns the area can be dangerous.

Hikers can get close enough that the soles of their shoes get hot. Also, the area is flanked by hardened lava rock

as sharp as glass. Many people have suffered lacerations while trying to cross the jagged landscape, Ferracane said.

“Everybody wants to see the lava flow, but not everybody should be hiking out there,” she said.

Additionally, when the lava reaches the ocean, it reacts with the saltwater and produces harmful hydrochloric acid, which wafts into the air, said Janet Babb, a U.S. Geological Survey geologist at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

As it streams into the water, the lava creates a new landscape in a matter of moments. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Puu Oo flow alone has created about 500 acres of new land since it began erupting. The flow that began in May has created about 8 new acres.

Most of Kilauea’s activity has been nonexplosive, but a 1924 eruption hurled ash and 10-ton rocks into the sky and left a man dead.

The 1983 Puu Oo vent eruption resulted in lava fountains soaring more than 1,500 feet high. In the decades since, the lava flow has buried 48 square miles of land and destroyed many homes.

In 2008, after a series of small earthquakes rattled the island, Kilauea’s summit crater opened and spewed lava and rock over 75 acres of the mountain, damaging the nearby visitor overlook.

It’s hard to predict when the volcano will inflate or when the current flow will stop, Babb said. It could slow down any day or keep cascading into the sea for months.

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AFA FROM PAGE A1 and Operation Inherent Resolve in Afghanistan.

“We achieved a record amount of weapon deployments in the campaign (against ISIL),” Brown said.

In the fall of 2015, the Russians began to move their assets into Syria and flew their first mission on Sept. 30, Brown told the gathering.

AFCENT staff developed a set of options on how to react to the Russian presence, he said.

“We continued our focus on our primary mission, the defeat of ISIL and not to concede any airspace to the Russians,” he said.

Brown said that on Oct. 9, coalition aircraft had their first interaction with the Russian aircraft. He said the coalition did a “very professional” job of focusing on the defeat of ISIS and not conceding airspace.

By the end of October, the coalition and the Russians were talking just about every day, he said.

“On the 24th of November, operations in Syria got very complicated,” Brown said. “A Turkish aircraft shot down a Russian fighter that had violated Turkish air space.”

That prompted the movement of air

defense assets by the Russians and Syrians into northwest Syria, increasing the risk for coalition units who were operating in the area.

In December, the coalition began focusing on ISIL’s oil assets.

“On 19 December, we had one of our largest strikes since the campaign began, employing over 130 weapons against six or to eight oil facilities all at the same time, all on the same day, and crushed their ability to use oil as a tool to finance their campaign,” he said.

Brown showed a video of a strike on a bank in Mosul on Jan. 18 and talked about a bank strike the week before.

“I think that video is on YouTube,” he said. “The impressive thing about that is it looks like it is snowing, but it is really cash; once we hit the building, you can see cash fluttering about — it was quite an impressive strike.”

The week of April 28 was when ISIL forces tried to break out of Fallujah in Iraq.

“The combination of Iraqi security on the ground and air power ensured that ISIL could see the end of Fallujah, and they tried to make a run for it,” Brown said. “They didn’t get very far because of air power.”

The 26th of June was a day the phone line with the Russians got very busy, he said.

DOT FROM PAGE A1 development and revitalization.”

In July, Clyburn, who reportedly secured most of that money, wrote a letter to DOT Secretary Christy Hall, requesting the funds be used on several projects in his district, including the Sumter revitalization project, as well as projects in Orangeburg and Columbia.

Not everyone supported Clyburn’s recommendations.

State Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore told The State newspaper Clyburn’s selection of projects showed “zero consideration” for the Transportation Department’s priorities, which Moore said were to increase the quality and safety of roads.

“Transportation dollars should be spent according to South Carolina’s priorities, not Jim Clyburn’s priorities,” Moore said.

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley’s office reportedly agreed, calling Clyburn’s proposal a “perfect

example of everything wrong with our roads system and why it so desperately needs reform. The wishes of politicians are more important than the safety of our citizens,” Haley’s spokeswoman Chaney Adams told The State. “Under no circumstances should this money be spent on any projects other than those prioritized by the Department of Transportation. Period.”

Clyburn said many of the communities that will benefit from the action have suffered decades of neglect.

“I was proud to work with local elected officials and community leaders to repurpose these funds for projects they have championed for decades,” he said.

State Sen. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter, said the DOT made the right decision.

“In my opinion, they put the politics aside and did the right thing,” he said. “It was federal money that came down from Washington that one of our con-

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“The Russians went and bombed some of the counter-ISIL fighters who were working on the Jordanian-Syrian border, and we had to get on the phone and get them to stop,” he said. “It was kind of a busy half an hour or so.”

During his last week in command of AFCENT, there was a coup in Turkey, he said.

“It was not something I planned for, naturally,” he said.

“Some of our assets were stationed in Turkey, so it was really a rough week leading up to the change of command,” he said.

He said in his last full month of command, the coalition flew more than 1,800 sorties and employed more than 3,100 weapons in a total of 884 strikes.

In the two years the coalition commanded by AFCENT has been fighting ISIL, it has flown more than 103,000 sorties, of which 38,000 have been strike sorties that delivered more than 50,000 weapons.

And that is only one piece of the puzzle, he said.

“At the same time, AFCENT has been supporting operations in Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and Resolute Support,” Brown said.

“These combined efforts truly demonstrate the remarkable display of air power occurring in the region.”

gressmen got for the district.”

Mayor McElveen said the project represents a major commitment to improve the South Sumter part of the community as well as the area

among the elderly, death may occur, DHEC said through its website.

The only way to get the virus is from the bite of an infected mosquito, according to DHEC. Military officials are doing everything they can to ensure the safety of local residents.

Staff Sgt. Colin Hundt, 20th CES pest management specialist at Shaw, said in order to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, pest management technicians at the base apply larvicide to bodies of standing water to interrupt the mosquito breeding cycle and target mosquitoes in their larval state to prevent them from becoming biting adults.

“Larvicide is applied monthly, and can last for up to 150 days,” Hundt said.

“Larviciding and eliminating mosquito breeding areas are the most effective actions in managing the mosquito population.”

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He said it was disappointing to hear the governor criticize the project.

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The mayor said there is still a lot of planning to be done on the project, and residents shouldn’t expect things to happen quickly.

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Every time a 140-pound rider mounts a 1,500-pound bull for an eight-second ride, he risks gruesome injury, paralysis and even death.

When I first started writing this column, I liked including PBR events from the old TNN, The Nashville Network, in the listings.

They represented a bit of American culture far from the entertainment centers of New York or Los Angeles. Many of the riders seemed barely older than the 4-H kids you might see standing next to their prized livestock at a county fair.

The world of PBR profiled in “Fearless” seems a bit slicker. American PBR championships culminate in Las Vegas and come packaged with all of that city’s glitz.

We also meet the new champions who have breathed vitality into the sport over the past few decades: bull riders from Brazil. While many Brazilian cowboys were raised in poverty and come to the United States for the prize money, Brazilian bull riding culture can more than hold its own. As one North American cowboy observes, the biggest American PBR

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In trying to capture the massive, sprawling, international PBR scene, the makers of “Fearless” may have lost their way. Nicely shot, the series unfolds in two- to three-second snippets, with one talking head making a grand observation, followed by a slow-motion shot of cowboy action, giving way to another talking head.

It often seems like one of the platitude-heavy introductions that precede an Olympic event, but goes on for an hour instead of three minutes. And never seems to arrive at the main event.

In fact, the opening hour presents precious few bull riding events in their entirety. When we’re shown the first few seconds of one ride, the editors fast-forward to the end. As if we didn’t have the patience to watch for eight seconds straight.

Fans not ready for a sixepisode Netflix commitment can catch PBR’s Music City Knockout (9 p.m., CBS Sports Network), live from Nashville.

CULT CHOICE A bounty hunter (Steve

McQueen) takes on cattle rustlers in the 1980 Western “Tom Horn” (8 p.m., Outdoor), McQueen’s second-tolast movie.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Scheduled events at the Rio Olympics include: men’s handball semifinal (7:30 p.m., NBCSN); track and field, diving (8 p.m., NBC).

• Teams from San Antonio, Texas, and Bowling Green, Kentucky, meet in the 2016 Little League World Series (8 p.m., ESPN).

• Cameras capture predicaments on “What Would You Do?” (9 p.m., ABC).

• A gospel fan prepares to fulfill a musical dream on the conclusion of the threepart series “My Last Days” (9 p.m., CW, TV-PG).

• A cry for help on “Killjoys” (9 p.m., Syfy, TV-14).

• A hung jury thwarts Erin on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

• A drive goes way off course on “Dark Matter” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-14).

SERIES NOTES Julie Chen hosts “Big Brother” (8 p.m., CBS) * Three-layer cakes on “MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV14) * Troy Carter visits “Shark Tank” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Dean Cain hosts

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Premiering today, the Netflix original documentary series “Fearless” follows a group of professional bull riders at the top of their sport.

“Masters of Illusion” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG) * A bulletproof wardrobe on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV14) * “20/20” (10 p.m., ABC).

LATE NIGHT Zoe Saldana and Jon Stewart are booked on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night With Seth Meyers” are pre-empted * Hugh Grant, Nikki Glaser and Miranda Lambert appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Anthony Anderson

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Man can’t muster energy to join digital dating world DEAR ABBY — I am 32 years old and divorced my wife two years ago.

Although I tried dating for a bit, it Dear Abby was a brave ABIGAIL new world of online apps VAN BUREN and profiles.

It wasn't for me, and I became discouraged.

A year has gone by and female friends are telling me I need to get back out and date.

I find the whole endeavor depressing and prefer to spend my time elsewhere and single. They say my decision to stay single is emotionally driven and I "deserve love."

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My argument against dating is that I wasn't a good husband and I have no interest in devoting the time or energy to date in the scary and confusing world of the web.

Can you settle this dispute so that we can stop the backand-forth arguments?

Divorced and dateless DEAR DIVORCED AND DATELESS — I agree that opening yourself up to strangers can be scary. If you are not interested in meeting women on the internet, I won't force you, even though that's how many — although not all — relationships start these days.

Because that's not your cup of tea, there are other ways to meet nice women, among them getting out and participating in activities you enjoy

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or volunteering for a cause you believe in. Of course, that necessitates being open to having a relationship with someone and believing you deserve one. From the tone of your letter, I'm not sure you're there yet. Not having been a good husband the first time is no excuse if you have learned from your mistakes.

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COMMENTARY

The price of powerlessness

W

ASHINGTON — This week Russian bombers flew out of Iranian air bases to attack rebel positions in Syria.

The State Department pretended not to be surprised. It should be. It should be alarmed. Iran’s intensely nationalistic revolutionary regime had never permitted foreign forces to operate from its soil. Until now.

The reordering of the Middle East is proceeding apace.

Where for 40 years the U.S.Egypt alliance anchored the region, a RusCharles sia-Iran condoKrauthammer minium is now dictating events. That’s what you get after eight years of U.S. retrenchment and withdrawal. That’s what results from the nuclear deal with Iran, the evacuation of Iraq and utter U.S. immobility on Syria. Consider:

IRAN The nuclear deal was supposed to begin a rapprochement between Washington and Tehran. Instead, it has solidified a strategic-military alliance between Moscow and Tehran.

With the lifting of sanctions and the normalizing of Iran’s international relations, Russia rushed in with major deals, including the shipment of S-300 ground-to-air missiles. Russian use of Iranian bases now marks a new level of cooperation and joint power projection.

IRAQ These bombing runs cross Iraqi airspace. Before President Obama’s withdrawal from Iraq, that could not have happened.

The resulting vacuum has not only created a corridor for Russian bombing, it has gradually allowed a hard-won post-Saddam Iraq to slip into Iran’s orbit. According to a Baghdadbased U.S. military spokesman, there are 100,000 Shiite militia fighters operating inside Iraq, 80 percent of them Iranian-backed.

SYRIA When Russia dramatically intervened last year, establishing air bases and launching a savage bombing campaign, Obama did nothing. Indeed, he smugly predicted that Vladimir Putin had entered a quagmire. Some quagmire. Bashar Assad’s regime is not only saved. It encircled Aleppo and has seized the upper hand in the civil war. Meanwhile, our hapless secretary of state is running around trying to sue for peace, offering to share intelligence and legitimize Russian intervention if only Putin will promise to conquer gently.

Consider what Putin has achieved. Dealt a very weak hand — a rump Russian state, shorn of empire and saddled with a backward economy and a rusting military — he has restored Russia to great power status. Reduced to irrelevance

in the 1990s, it is now a force to be reckoned with.

In Europe, Putin has unilaterally redrawn the map. His annexation of Crimea will not be reversed. The Europeans are eager to throw off the few sanctions they grudgingly imposed on Russia. And the rape of eastern Ukraine continues.

Ten thousand have already died and now Putin is threatening even more open warfare.

Under the absurd pretext of Ukrainian terrorism in Crimea, Putin has threatened retaliation, massed troops in eight locations on the Ukrainian border, ordered Black Sea naval exercises, and moved advanced anti-aircraft batteries into Crimea, giving Moscow control over much of Ukrainian airspace.

And why shouldn’t he? He’s pushing on an open door.

Obama still refuses to send Ukraine even defensive weapons. The administration’s response to these provocations?

Urging “both sides” to exercise restraint. Both sides, mind you.

And in a gratuitous flaunting of its newly expanded reach, Russia will be conducting joint naval exercises with China in the South China Sea, in obvious support of Beijing’s territorial claims and illegal military bases.

Yet the president shows little concern. He is too smart not to understand geopolitics; he simply doesn’t care. In part because his priorities are domestic. In part because he thinks we lack clean hands and thus the moral standing to continue to play international arbiter.

And in part because he’s convinced that in the long run it doesn’t matter. Fluctuations in great power relations are inherently ephemeral. For a man who sees a moral arc in the universe bending inexorably toward justice, calculations of raw realpolitik are 20th-century thinking — primitive, obsolete, the obsession of small minds.

Obama made all this perfectly clear in speeches at the U.N., in Cairo and here at home in his very first year in office.

Two terms later, we see the result. Ukraine dismembered.

Eastern Europe on edge. Syria a charnel house. Iran subsuming Iraq. Russia and Iran on the march across the entire northern Middle East.

At the heart of this disorder is a simple asymmetry. It is in worldview. The major revisionist powers — China, Russia and Iran — know what they want: power, territory, tribute. And they’re going after it. Barack Obama takes Ecclesiastes’ view that these are vanities, nothing but vanities.

In the kingdom of heaven, no doubt. Here on earth, however — Aleppo to Donetsk, Estonia to the Spratly Islands — it matters greatly.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2016, The Washington Post Writers Group

COMMENTARY

Help find solutions to our problems

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f you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.”

This pithy statement is something that most everyone my age has been told many times by a parent or another adult who saw his primary parenting role as someone to help his child mature into an independent citizen that could contribute to society at large. In these politically correct times, it’s diffiDennis cult to say something Turner as blunt and to the point as this statement today. But at the risk of offending some, I am going to repeat that wise saying: “If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.”

In my career, I have on some occasions disagreed with other engineers and other smarter non-engineers, like my wife, who could not grasp why my opinion should obviously be superior to theirs. After a few minutes of arguing and getting no closer to solving the critical problem of the day, I sometimes recall another lesser-known saying: “Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in the mud. After a while, you realize the pig enjoys it.”

In fairness to my fellow engineers, if anyone has spent any time reading responses to internet news stories, there are obviously a great many people that obtain enjoyment from arguing. One has to question — what point does it serve to argue with a total stranger? What can anyone possibly hope to accomplish?

I do admit that I have gotten drawn into, and have immediately regretted, Facebook “discussions.” I frequently used that term

as a teenager when my mom told me to stop arguing with my sister. I would say, “we are not arguing; we are having a discussion.” A friend made a hateful post the other day that basically blasted all Trump supporters. Of course I saw other postings that equally blasted all Clinton supporters. Forgetting my vow to never get drawn into anyone posting to Facebook, I was moved to write this: Responding to hate with hate will never produce peace, love or understanding. Responding to ignorance with ignorance educates no one. If I accuse an entire group with whom I disagree of being blind to my truth, I show the world that I cannot see. A scolding yes, for we are all in this together. The only path to a better world is one where I think more of you and less of me.

So how does this relate to being part of the solution instead of part of the problem? Being part of the solution means asking what I can do differently to help solve a particular issue before blaming someone else or telling someone else what they need to do differently. It means thinking more of the other person and less of my own self. It means having a respectful debate on an issue instead of a childish argument.

Debating is a valuable form of dialogue that serves to educate people about both sides of an issue. In real debates, unlike most presidential debates, each side has to plainly state a position, and each side must listen to what the other person is truly saying to effectively respond. In proper debates, there is no name calling, personal attacks or avoiding talking about the question at hand. The moderator demands an answer to the question being asked, and the moderator is completely unbiased. Unfortu-

nately, we have seen these useless antics and biased moderators in our very important political debates, and we will see them again before November. Our most important political leaders are not debating. Too many of our civic leaders have demonstrated they are not interested in debate. They are simply arguing, and I think they, like pigs in the mud, enjoy it.

We have very difficult issues that we need to address as a nation. Many of our elected officials on both sides of the aisle forget that taxpayers pay their salaries to achieve results and not simply to argue with the other party. In fairness, our challenges are exacerbated by 24-hour news channels that must report something sensational to fill the air space and social media posts that convict people and decide issues based on halftruths and outright lies.

To resolve issues facing our nation, change is needed. The change we want does not come from a leader that shouts, “I alone can make us great again.” Positive change does not come from a leader who is the epitome of a broken, corrupt political system.

Change will take place when each of us internalizes John F. Kennedy’s inspiring challenge: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” The transformation we all seek will only occur if the first response to a difficult issue is to ask: “What can I do to be part of the solution?”

Editor’s note: Dennis Turner is a senior account executive for Duke Energy. He is a board member of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce and chairs the Chamber’s education committee. He has worked in the Sumter area since 1996. He and his wife, Mary, live in Camden.

Reach him at dennis.turner@ duke-energy.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR UNDER DEMOCRATS, THINGS HAVE CHANGED FOR THE WORSE So, a black man is shot and killed in Milwaukee. The black man that was killed was brandishing a stolen weapon. The officer that shot and killed this black man was also black. So, the supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement decided to try to burn the city of Milwaukee down. And Democrats fully support the efforts of the BLM.

That is one of the reasons why I say Democrats are stupid. Donald Trump has said some questionable things. I want to emphasize “said.” Hillary Clinton has done some questionable things. Things that the average U.S. citizen would be locked up for. But, as most people know, no one wants to be the one to step forward and actually charge her with anything for fear of becoming a victim of, what’s the correct term these days? Forced suicide.

The Democrats know this is true but still think HRC is the best choice. Another reason why I say Democrats are stupid. Eight years ago, we were going through the same situation. We were trying to determine whether “change” was needed or not. The people voted for change. And, boy, did it change.

People lost their insurance coverage because they couldn’t afford it. People lost access to their doctor. Instead, they had Obamacare forced on them.

Instead of people saving $2,500 on average, they are spending $3,000. And a third term of Democrat rule will probably get rid of the Second Amendment, decrease our military to almost non-existent, increase unemployment by giving out more freebies and allow millions of unvetted immigrants to run wild in this country.

Pure stupidity.

DENNIS VICKERS Wedgefield

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SUPPORT GROUPS Cedar St., Florence. Call AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: (843) 661-3746.

AA — Monday-Friday, noon Support Groups: Aug. 19, 2016 Amputee Support Group — and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 Fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

Carolinas Rehabilitation and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., (803) 775-1852.

Florence. Call (843) 661AA Women’s Meeting — 3746.

Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 1 WarEFMP Parent Exchange Group ren St. (803) 775-1852.

— Last Tuesday, 11 a.m.AA Spanish Speaking — Sunnoon, Airman and Family days, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren Readiness Center. Support St. (803) 775-1852. to service members who AA “How it Works” Group — have a dependent with a Mondays and Fridays, 8 disability or illness. Call p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895(803) 494-5180.

1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377.

441 AA Support Group — Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441.

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: AA Summerton Group — Sickle Cell Support Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town Last Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 hall. p.m., South Sumter Resource Center, 337 ManManning Al-Anon Family ning Ave. Call Bertha Willis Group — Thursdays, 7:30 at (803) 774-6181. p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Divorce Care — WednesManning. Call Angie Johndays, 6:30 p.m., Bethel son at (803) 435-8085.

Baptist Church, 2401 BethC/A “Drop the Rock” Group — el Church Road. Call (803) 481-2160.

Thursdays, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Grief Share — Wednesdays, Owens at (803) 607-4543.

6:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 Bethel Church Road. Call (803) 481-2160.

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — Second Monday, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 316-6763.

Find the group on Facebook at Sumter Vitiligo Support.

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — First Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November, 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 7730869.

Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — First Tuesday at noon and third Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church.

Call (803) 469-6059, (803) 979-4498, (803) 469-4506 or (803) 938-8544.

Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Tuesdays, 11 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD, coping skills, claims and benefits.

Parkinson’s Support Group — Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 6613746.

Sumter Amputee Support Group — Second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sumter Prosthetics & Orthotics, 259 Broad St. Call (803) 883-4356.

Sumter Chapter Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) — Third Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. Open to all families or friends who have lost a loved one to murder in a violent way.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Third Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E.

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.

Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — First Thursday, 6-8 p.m., National Health Care, 1018 N. Guignard Drive. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346.

Journey of Hope (for family members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every first Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive.

Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

FRIDAY MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery — Fridays, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion).

For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc.

Wateree AIDS Task Force Support Group — Third Friday, 11:30 a.m., 508 W. Liberty St. Call Kevin Johnson at (803) 778-0303.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a laid-back approach to whatever you are dealing with. It’s best to let others make the first move. Once you size up your situation, you will be in a better position to do what’s best for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Learn from the lessons of the past in order to build a solid future. Your connections will make a difference to the outcome of a project you are working toward. It’s OK to be different.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Avoid discussions that can negatively affect your chances of advancement. You’ll be put in a difficult position if you give someone the upper hand. Don’t let your emotions put you in a vulnerable or precarious position.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Relax and enjoy the ride.

Everything will fall into place as long as you don’t let anyone interfere in your plans. Set a goal and don’t deviate from it just because someone makes a lastminute change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Watch what’s going on around you and take the route that will ensure your peace of mind. The way you handle others will make a difference in how you are perceived. Be honest and straightforward.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Partnerships will be tested. Don’t let anger set in when it’s better to be disciplined and understanding.

You have plenty to gain if you let past experiences keep you from making an emotional mistake.

Romance is encouraged.

SUMTER SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Boomer, a neutered 4-year-old tri-colored Australian Shepherd mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is a Boomer is smart,and listens well, friendly, affectionate loving boy. followsisdirections Boomer smart, listens well and follows directions. He is active, playful and super with other dogs. Boomer can also shake hands on command. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

The SPCA relies heavily on community support and donations. Currently, the biggest needs are for dry puppy and kitten food; wet cat food; cat litter; and cleaning supplies. The following are also appreciated: Newspapers; stuffed animals; heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets; canned dog and cat food; dry dog food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; and, of course, monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

The Sumter SPCA Dog Days of Summer Beach Bash will be held 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center, 1100 S. Guignard Drive. Music will be provided by The Footnotes. Enjoy dancing to the oldies and light hors d’oeuvres. Cost is $25 per person (must be 21 years or older) and all proceeds benefit the SPCA. Call (803) 7739292.

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PREP FOOTBALL

Sumter opens season against Ridge View, Parks

By DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

Mark Barnes is looking for a better start to his second season as Sumter High School’s football head coach than he had in his first when the Gamecocks play host to Ridge View today at Sumter Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

“You’re always a little nervous going into that first game,” said Barnes, whose team lost to York 35-9 in his

SHS debut. “You can have all of the jamborees and scrimmages you want, but you just don’t know until you play that first game.

“We’ve got a veteran group BARNES though, especially on defense, so you’d like to think we’re ready to play. We’re playing a great team though with a bunch of great athletes.”

Ridge View was 5-6 last year in its first season under Perry Parks, who left Lakewood for the Ridge View job. The Blazers missed out on the 4A Divsion II state playoffs, but return seven starters on offense and eight on defense.

“It’s good to play a great team early because it gives you a sense of where you’re at and what you need to work on,” Barnes said. “It also makes you focus more early on in getting ready, helping

you dot your Is and cross your Ts.” The Gamecocks rebounded from the rough opener and went on to post a 10-3 record, win the Region VI-4A crown and reach the quarterfinals of the 4A DI state playoffs. SHS used a powerful run game and a strong defense, allowing just 177 points, giving up an average of 13.6 points a game.

“Sumter has one of the best defensive lines I’ve ever seen,” said Parks, who played

football and baseball at Sumter High.

The line is led by Raymond Johnson, who will play at both defensive end and outside linebacker. He had 72 tackles, 27 ½ for a loss, with six quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. The rest of the defensive line includes Jahkeem Green, Richburg Canty and Ronald McGee.

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OLYMPICS

Gators tweak O-line, scheme in preparation for season opener against McBee

Former Tiger Rollins wins gold

Slight adjustments

By JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Brian Jackson knew Lakewood High School’s offensive line was young and going to experience some growing pains.

The Sumter Sertoma Jamboree showed how young as the Gators fell to Marion 6-0 and never quite found their footing offensively, finishing with under 30 yards of total offense.

Jackson and his coaching staff in turn made a few adjustments this week in practice heading into Lakewood’s season opener today against McBee at 7:30 p.m. at J. Frank Baker Stadium.

“We practiced all week with different schemes,” the second-year head coach said. “If a team is going to rush the gaps like that, we worked on ways to help our backfield.”

Jackson and LHS want to get the running game going, but he also said that there will be times where the best weapon will likely be the passing attack.

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Prep football schedule Today

Ridge View at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Crestwood at Lower Richland, 7:30 p.m.

McBee at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.

Wade Hampton at Manning, 7:30 p.m.

C.A. Johnson at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m.

Denmark-Olar at Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m.

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

Bethesda Academy at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Williamsburg, 7:30 p.m.

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Lakewood wide receiver Trevon Cowell (10) and the Gators have made some offensive adjustments in preparation for tonight’s season opener against McBee at J. Frank Baker Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

RIO DE JANEIRO — Former Clemson athlete Brianna Rollins won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles on Wednesday in the Olympics, and had United States teammates Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin in tow as the y finished 1-2-3 to give the U.S.its first sweep in the event.

It was the seventh time in the history of U.S. Olympic track and field and the 23rd for U.S. women, regardless of sport, over the history of the Summer Games.

Rollins clocked a time of 12.48 seconds to win the ROLLINS even and beoame the first Clemson female to win a gold medal in an individual event in the Olympics in any sport.

After they saw their names come up on the scoreboard, they huddled together, hugged and jumped up and down before grabbing their U.S. flags from the stands.

“I knew that I got the gold, but I just wanted to make sure that my other teammates got their medals, as well,” Rollins said.

It was a not-all-unexpected result, though this might be an eye-opener: Both 2008 champion Dawn Harper-Nelson and the current world-record holder, Keni Harrison, were back home after failing to crack the top three at the U.S. Olympic trials.

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Nelson, Crestwood look to change early-season fortunes

By JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com The Crestwood High School football team is looking to celebrate a lot more victories this year -- and a lot sooner that it has the last two years.

The Knights have gotten off to rough starts each of the past two seasons. They didn’t win their first game in 2014 until Week 6 and started the 2015 season 0-8 before winning back-to-back games to close things out.

Third-year head coach Roosevelt Nelson is looking for all that to change, starting today when CHS hits the road for its season opener against Lower Richland in Hopkins at 7:30 p.m.

“That’s very important,”

Nelson said about earning some early victories. “We expect more this season. We have a lot of goals and one of those is to win the first (game) and then go after the second one.”

And Nelson believes this Knights squad is more than capable of doing it.

Crestwood has a combined 15 starters returning and is in its second year in the same offensive and defensive systems.

“Experience is definitely something we’re going to lean on a lot,” Nelson said.

“We’ve got our starting quarterback back, our two running backs, a big-play receiver and a good portion on the offensive line.

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Brazilian police say Lochte, U.S. swimmers not robbed

By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian police said Thursday that swimmer Ryan Lochte and U.S. teammates were not robbed after a night of partying, and that the intoxicated athletes instead vandalized a gas station bathroom and were questioned by guards before they paid for the damage and left.

The robbery that was or wasn’t has become the biggest spectacle outside of the Olympic venues in Rio, and given American swimming a black eye in Brazil after an otherwise remarkable run at the Summer Games.

“No robbery was committed against these athletes. They were not victims of the crimes they claimed,” Civil Police Chief Fernando Veloso said during an afternoon news conference.

Lochte had initially said that he and teammates Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz and Jimmy Feigen

were held at gunpoint and robbed after a night of partying on the final night of Olympic swimming.

Police said earlier this week that they couldn’t find evidence to substantiate the claim, and a judge ordered the swimmers’ passports held as the investigation continued. Lochte had already returned to the U.S. While some details in the official account of the story changed on Thursday — police first said no guns were involved, then backtracked and said two guards pointed weapons in their direction — security video confirmed that the athletes vandalized parts of the gas station, leading to an encounter with station employees.

The closed-circuit video shows the four in an alley walking toward a bathroom.

At one point one of them pulls a sign off of a wall and drops it on the ground behind them. A gas station worker arrives, and other workers go to inspect the damage.

PREP ROUNDUP

Wilson Hall varsity volleyball opens season with 3-1 victory The Wilson Hall varsity volleyball team opened its season with a 3-1 victory over Williamsburg Academy on Thursday at Nash Student Center.

Game scores were 25-8, 25-15, 19-25 and 25-11 in favor of the Lady Barons.

Courtney Clark had nine assists, eight kills and four aces to lead WH. Catherine Clark added five kills and four aces while Chandler Curtis led team with 17 assists.

On the junior varsity side, Wilson Hall lost to Williamsburg 2-1.

The Lady Barons will host Ben Lippen on Monday.

Thomas Sumter 3 Ben Lippen 0 DALZELL -- Thomas Sumter Academy opened its season with a 3-0 victory over Ben Lippen on

Wednesday at Edens Gymnasium.

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

Josie Reed had 15 assists and five aces for the Lady Generals while Sydney Daniel had 13 assists and eight kills. Anita Cookey-Gam added 15 kills and Taja Hunley finished with eight kills.

JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Thomas Sumter 2 Ben Lippen 1 DALZELL -- The JV Lady Generals opened their season with a 2-1 victory over Ben Lippen on Wednesday at Edens Gymnasium.

Game scores were 19-25, 25-12 and 25-19 in favor of TSA. Lindsay Daniel had five aces and five kills for Thomas Sumter while Sydney Kindsvater had four aces.

Logan Scruggs finished with four assists and two kills.

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Friday’s Games

TODAY 1 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Western & Southern Open Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from Mason, Ohio (ESPN2).

1 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (USA).

2 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series International Game from South Williamsport, Pa. – Tokyo vs. Vancouver, British Columbia (ESPN).

3 p.m. – Amateur Golf: U.S. Amateur Quarterfinal Matches from Bloomfield Township, Mich.

(FOX SPORTS 1).

3 p.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – Southampton vs. Manchester United (USA).

4 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series United States Game from South Williamsport, Pa. – Chula Vista, Calif., vs. Johnston, Iowa (ESPN).

4 p.m. – Horse Racing: Skidmore Stakes from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (FOX SPORTS 2).

5 p.m. – PGA Golf: Wyndham Championship Second Round from Greensboro, N.C. (GOLF).

5:30 p.m. – High School Football: Buford (Ga.) vs.

Roswell (Ga.) from Powder Springs, Ga. (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST).

5:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Pole Qualifying from Bristol, Tenn. (USA).

6 p.m. – NPF Softball: National Pro Fastpitch Championship Game from Tuscaloosa, Ala. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

6 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series International Game from South Williamsport, Pa. – Seoul, South Korea, vs. Willemstad, Curacao (ESPN).

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

6:30 p.m. – High School Football: Camden at Lugoff-Elgin (WPUB-FM 102.7).

7 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Western & Southern Open Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from Mason, Ohio (ESPN2).

7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Boston at Detroit or Toronto at Cleveland (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. – High School Football: Ridge View at Sumter (WIBZ-FM 95.5).

7:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Washington at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Food City 300 from Bristol, Tenn. (USA).

7:30 p.m. – High School Football: Hartsville at Lake City (WWFN-FM 100.1).

8 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series United States Game from South Williamsport, Pa. – San Antonio vs. Bowling Green, Ky. (ESPN).

8 p.m. – NFL Preseason Football: Miami at Dallas (NFL NETWORK).

8:30 p.m. – High School Football: South Forsyth (Ga.) vs. Hillgrove (Ga.) from Powder Springs, Ga. (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST).

10 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels (FOX SPORTS 1).

10 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Jarrell Miller vs.

Fred Kassi in a Heavyweight Bout and Bakthiyar Eyubov vs. Karim Mayfield in a Welterweight Bout from Rochester, N.Y. (SHOWTIME).

10 p.m. – High School Football: Prep Zone Scoreboard Show (WIBZ-FM 95.5).

11 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Houston at San Jose (UNIVISION).

Midnight – NFL Preseason Football: Arizona at San Diego (NFL NETWORK).

2:30 a.m. – NFL Preseason Football: New York Jets at Washington (NFL NETWORK).

4 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Czech Masters Second Round from Prague (GOLF).

MLB standings

By The Associated Press

AMERICAN League East Division

Toronto Boston Baltimore New York Tampa Bay Central Division

Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Chicago Minnesota West Division

Texas Seattle Houston Oakland Los Angeles

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Wednesday’s Games

SPORTS ITEMS

Bello, Na share first-round lead at Wyndham Championship GREENSBORO, N.C. — Rested after the Rio Olympics, Rafa Cabrera Bello shot a 7-under 63 on Thursday in the Wyndham Championship for a share of the first-round lead with Kevin Na. Cabrera Bello eagled the par-5 fifth and closed the bogey-free round with a birdie on Sedgefield’s par-4 ninth. On Sunday, the 32-year-old Spaniard tied for fifth in Rio. “Last week was a big adrenaline week,” Cabrera Bello said. “It was the first time I was really not playing for myself, just playing for my country and obviously it’s a huge honor, but also big responsibility. I wanted to do good and I was pleased with my result. ... Coming into this week, I felt the game was good, just needed a bit of rest.”

apologized and appeared chastened by his fall from grace.

“I would like to apologize a thousand times,” the 40-year-old Sharper said. Later, he said, looking down and sighing, “I’m still trying to figure out why I made some of these choices.”

His voice quivered and choked with emotion when he apologized to his parents.

Pro Baseball Tigers 4 Red Sox 3

DETROIT — Second baseman Ian Kinsler caught a line drive by Mookie Betts for the final out with runners on second and third, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Red Sox 4-3 Thursday, snapping Boston’s six-game winning streak.

Hall of Fame refunding ticket, Andrew Romine drew a baseshotel costs for canceled game loaded walk to cap a three-run The Pro Football Hall of Fame Detroit rally in the eighth. said Thursday it will refund fans for tickets and hotel stays after Cubs 9 canceling its annual preseason game this month because of poor Brewers 6 field conditions.

CHICAGO — Kris Bryant Fans will be reimbursed for the face value of its tickets, associated homered twice, doubled and drove in five runs while going 5 for 5 and fees and one-night hotel the Chicago Cubs overcame a accommodations, the hall said. career-high seven walks by Jake Arrieta to beat the Milwaukee Judge to Ex-NFL star: Can’t Brewers 9-6 Thursday for a fourignore damage you inflicTed game sweep.

NEW ORLEANS — Former NFL Bryant tied Colorado’s Nolan star Darren Sharper was sentenced Arenado for the NL lead with 30 Thursday to more than 18 years in home runs. prison for drugging women in order The Cubs won for the 18th time to rape them — double the sentence in 21 games and improved the best recommended by prosecutors. record in the majors to 77-43.

The former New Orleans Saints safety, jailed since February 2014, From wire reports

Toronto 7, N.Y. Yankees 4 Tampa Bay 2, San Diego 0 St. Louis 8, Houston 2 Boston 8, Baltimore 1, 6 innings Minnesota 10, Atlanta 3 Chicago White Sox 10, Cleveland 7 Kansas City 4, Detroit 1 Texas 6, Oakland 2 Seattle 4, L.A. Angels 3

Thursday’s Games

Detroit 4, Boston 3 Houston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m.

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

Friday’s Games

Houston (McHugh 7-10) at Baltimore (Miley 7-10), 7:05 p.m.

Boston (Porcello 16-3) at Detroit (Fulmer 10-3), 7:10 p.m.

Texas (Hamels 12-4) at Tampa Bay (Andriese 6-4), 7:10 p.m.

Toronto (Liriano 6-12) at Cleveland (Bauer 9-5), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Graveman 8-8) at Chicago White Sox (Shields 5-14), 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Berrios 2-3) at Kansas City (Volquez 9-10), 8:15 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 9-4) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 8-10), 10:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Peralta 5-8) at Seattle (LeBlanc 2-0), 10:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Texas at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Houston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Toronto at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Kansas City, 7:15 p.m.

Milwaukee at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Angels, 9:35 p.m.

National League East Division

Washington Miami New York Philadelphia Atlanta Central Division

Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati West Division

Los Angeles San Francisco Colorado Arizona San Diego

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Wednesday’s Games

Tampa Bay 2, San Diego 0 St. Louis 8, Houston 2 Colorado 12, Washington 10 Pittsburgh 6, San Francisco 5 L.A. Dodgers 7, Philadelphia 2 Minnesota 10, Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 3, Miami 2 Chicago Cubs 6, Milwaukee 1 Arizona 13, N.Y. Mets 5

Thursday’s Games

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Miami at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 9-8) at Pittsburgh (Cole 7-8), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 9-7) at Philadelphia (Morgan 1-7), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Norris 6-9) at Cincinnati (Adleman 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

Washington (Roark 13-6) at Atlanta (Teheran 3-9), 7:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 11-7) at Colorado (Anderson 4-4), 8:40 p.m.

Milwaukee (Peralta 5-8) at Seattle (LeBlanc 2-0), 10:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Matz 9-8) at San Francisco (Cueto 133), 10:15 p.m.

Arizona (Greinke 11-4) at San Diego (Cosart 0-1), 10:40 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

N.Y. Mets at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.

Miami at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.

Milwaukee at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

NFL Preseason

By The Associated Press

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

Miami N.Y. Jets New England Buffalo South

Tennessee Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville North

Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati West

Denver Oakland San Diego Kansas City

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Washington Dallas South

Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Carolina North

Minnesota Detroit Green Bay Chicago West

Los Angeles Seattle San Francisco Arizona

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Thursday’s Games

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Cincinnati at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago at New England, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Oakland at Green Bay, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Friday’s Games

N.Y. Jets at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s Games

Carolina at Tennessee, 3 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Buffalo, 4 p.m.

Baltimore at Indianapolis, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Houston, 8 p.m.

San Francisco at Denver, 9 p.m.

Kansas City at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Windham Championship Scores

By The Associated Press

Thursday At Sedgefield CC Greensboro, N.C. Purse: $5.6 million Yardage: 7,127; Par: 70 (35-35) First Round 32-31—63 Rafa Cabrera Bello Kevin Na 32-31—63 32-33—65 Derek Fathauer Danny Lee 31-34—65 34-31—65 Luke Donald Peter Malnati 34-31—65 Brandt Snedeker 32-33—65 33-33—66 Shawn Stefani Patrick Reed 34-32—66 Hideki Matsuyama 33-33—66 32-34—66 Jim Furyk Johnson Wagner 31-35—66 Andres Gonzales 34-32—66 Dicky Pride 33-33—66 Greg Chalmers 31-35—66 Troy Merritt 35-31—66 Bill Haas 32-34—66 Billy Horschel 33-33—66 Brett Stegmaier 32-34—66 Sam Saunders 32-34—66 Andrew Landry 32-34—66 Greg Owen 33-34—67 Luke List 35-32—67 Scott Langley 33-34—67 Robert Garrigus 35-32—67 Rickie Fowler 32-35—67 Sung Kang 35-32—67 Scott Pinckney 34-33—67 Luke Guthrie 33-34—67 Lee McCoy 33-34—67 Kelly Kraft 34-33—67 Martin Laird 33-34—67 33-34—67 Brendon de Jonge Jerry Kelly 35-32—67 Bud Cauley 33-34—67 Robert Streb 35-32—67 Brian Stuard 34-33—67

2016 Little League World Series

By The Associated Press At South Williamsport, Pa. All Times EDT UNITED STATES GREAT LAKES, Bowling Green, Ky.; MID-ATLANTIC, Endwell, N. Y.; MIDWEST, Johnston, Iowa; NEW ENGLAND, Warwick, R. I.; NORTHWEST, Bend, Ore.; SOUTHEAST, Goodlettsville, Tenn.; SOUTHWEST, San Antonio; WEST, Chula Vista, Calif.

INTERNATIONAL ASIA-PACIFIC, Seoul, South Korea; AUSTRALIA, Sydney; CANADA, Vancouver, B. C.; CARIBBEAN, Willemstad, Curacao; EUROPE AFRICA, Emilia, Italy; JAPAN, Tokyo; LATIN AMERICAN, Aguadulce, Panama; MEXICO, Nuevo Leo. Double Elimination

Thursday, Aug. 18

Aguadulce, Panama 10, Nuevo Leo, Mexico 2 Endwell, N.Y. 7, Warwick R.I. 2 Sydney 3, Emilia, Italy 1 Goodlettsville, Tenn. 3, Bend, Ore. 2

Friday, Aug. 19

Game 5: Vancouver, B.C. vs. Tokyo, 2 p.m.

Game 6: Chula Vista, Calif. vs. Johnston, Iowa, 4 p.m.

Game 7: Willemstad, Curacao, vs. Seoul, South Korea, 6 p.m.

Game 8: Bowling Green, Ky. vs. San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 20

Game Noon Game Game Game

9: Nuevo Leo, Mexico vs. Emilia, Italy,

10: Warwick R.I. vs. Bend, Ore. , 3 p.m.

11: Game 5 loser vs. Game 7 loser, 6 p.m.

12: Game 6 loser vs. Game 8 loser, 8 p.m.

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OLYMPICS ROUNDUP

U.S. beats France, advances to women’s basketball final RIO DE JANEIRO — Missing its starting point guard, the U.S. women’s basketball team struggled for a half to find its offensive rhythm before pulling away from France and moving one win away from capturing a sixth consecutive gold medal.

Diana Taurasi scored 18 points and Maya Moore added 15 to help the Americans beat France 86-67 on Thursday night in the semifinals.

It was the closest game of the Olympics for the Americans, who will face Spain on Saturday and advanced without injured guard Sue Bird.

The Associated Press Spain and the U.S. played in United States’ Sylvia Fowles, center, shoots over France’s Endy the preliminary round and Miyem during an 86-67 Olympic semifinal victory on Thursday in Rio the U.S. won that one by 40. de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Americans also beat Spain in the 2014 world more than a half-second short gold in boxing since 2004, but championship by 13.

Shakur Stevenson hopes to of his own world record — Thursday’s game against change that. The 19-year-old France was a rematch of the the one he said he really phenom advanced to the gold wanted to break.

2012 London Games gold A win is a win, and Bolt has match and has the support of medal contest. The U.S. won Floyd Mayweather, who has that one by 36 points, but had gold medal No. 8. referred to Stevenson as “the But his expression as he a much harder time in this next Floyd Mayweather.” crossed the finish line told one without Bird. The point the real story of this one. guard sprained her right SUSPENSIONS The field running far beknee capsule in the quarterIt was a busy day for doping hind him through the thin finals and has been listed as suspensions. Doping officials mist — Andre de Grasse of day-to-day. She had started announced that a weightlifter Canada finished .24 behind every game for the U.S. the from Kyrgyzstan, swimmer and Christophe Lemaitre of past three Olympics and from China, cyclist from BraFrance took bronze — Bolt been a calming influence on zil and canoeist from Moldova was giving every ounce of efoffense for the Americans. all tested positive for drugs. fort, grimacing as he apThe U.S. had cruised The weightlifter was taking proached the line. through its first six games, strychnine, best known for its He glanced to his left to winning by nearly 42 points a use as rat poison. Athletes game and scoring at a record check out the clock just beuse it in small doses to boost fore he crossed. The time pace. Without Bird, the muscle recovery. came up, and when Bolt saw Americans looked discombobulated at times on offense it, he tilted his head back and BRAZIL WINS yelled, stuck his hands wide against France. The team The host country claimed a that was averaging 105 points open as if to say “Why?” then gold medal in sailing after a tore off the No. 6 sticker that and 30 assists was held to dramatic finish by Martine was on his right hip. just 40 points in the opening Grael and Kahena Kunze in But the after-party was 20 minutes and just four asthe women’s 49erFX event. The great, as usual. With chants sists. winners tumbled into the bay of “Usain Bolt, Usain Bolt” The U.S. held a slim 40-36 as they celebrated the big win. ringing out, Bolt paraded at the break, the closest any team had been to the Ameri- around the track with his BIRDIE FEST cans at the half since Austra- flag, reggae music blaring in You know it’s a good day on lia led them in the semifinals the background, then the golf course when a player dropped to his knees and of the 2012 Olympics. Other highlights from Day 13 of the kissed the track before giving starts losing track of the number of birdies she makes. his iconic “To The World” Rio Games: Such was the case for Lewis, pose.

Bolt wins 8th gold who carded 11 birdies and His record in his favorite Usain Bolt’s only real comshot a 63. Her round could race still stands, though, at petition was the clock. He 19.19. He set it in 2009 at world have been better if not for a couldn’t beat it. Another gold championships, breaking the double-bogey on the 14th medal isn’t such a bad conso- mark he’d previously set the hole. And it still wasn’t lation prize. enough for the lead. Inbee year before (19.30) when he Bolt romped in what he Park of South Korea shot a made his debut in Beijing. says is his last Olympic 2005-under 66 to lead by one.

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From left to right, gold medal winner Brianna Rollins, silver medal winner, Nia Ali and bronze medal winner Kristi Castlin, all from the United States, pose with their country’s flag on Wednesday after the 100-meter hurdles final.

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Thursday -- Rollins turned 25 years old.

“I tried to feed off all the From Page B1 positive energy from Team Rollins ran a smooth semi- USA,” Rollins said. “We were final with a time of 12.47, win- able to come out here and fulning easily to advance to the fill our dreams. It was an final. amazing opportunity. I was She then put together a trying to enjoy each and convincing victory, winning every moment. I’m just by .11 seconds to win all three happy to share the moment of her rounds over a 2-day with Kristi and Nia.” stretch. Rollins is Clemson’s The monumental achievefirst individual gold medalist ment adds to an impressive in any Olympic event since list of accolades for Rollins.

Shawn Crawford won the Rollins has now won an men’s 200-meter dash in Ath- Olympic gold medal, a World ens, Greece, in 2004.

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While Parks is impressed with Sumter’s line, he has the top defensive lineman in the state playing for him in Damani Staley. A University of South Carolina commitment, Staley is the son of former USC and National Football League running back Duce Staley. The 6-foot-2inch, 215-pound Damani had 22 sacks last year.

While Barnes knows Staley could present some problems, he likes how his team matches up with RV in the trenches.

“I like the way we look up front,” said Barnes, who has three starters back on the offensive line and returns six of his front seven on the defensive unit. “They’ve (Ridge View) got some good players back on the defensive line, but I feel like we’ve got some pretty good offensive linemen.”

Ridge View has a new quarterback in senior Jalen Smith, who came from Texas.

Also, Latheron Rodgers-Anderson, who played for Parks

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“We’ve also got a good number of starters back on defense, so that experience is going to help a lot in how we approach games.”

Crestwood averaged 24.4 points in 2015 and has many of its skill position players lining up again, including

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Sumter High defensive end Raymond Johnson (6) and the Gamecocks open the season tonight at home against Ride View and former Lakewood High head coach Perry Parks. at Lakewood as a freshman and sophomore, is now at Ridge View for his senior year after transferring from Lakewood. Rogers-Anderson rushed for 1,050 yards for Parks at Lakewood in 2014, but played mostly defense for Gators head coach Brian Jackson in ’15.

Parks said Rogers-Anderson will see time on both sides of the football today.

PINEWOOD — Skyler Lane Johnson, 14, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at his home.

Born on Aug. 1, 2002, in Sumter, he was a son of Stephen Lamar Johnson Jr. and Pamela McLeod Johnson. He was a member of the 7-8 Sumter National all-star team, 9-10 SumJOHNSON ter American allstar team and the 13 Sumter Dixie Junior Boys all-star team. He played Laurence Manning Academy B team baseball, basketball and JV football. He was the 2006 LMA King. Skyler loved snow skiing, the lake, the dairy, riding his four wheeler and his sister’s pink golf cart.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and Clemson Tiger fan.

He especially loved baseball.

He was known for his sense of humor and cheering people up when they were having a bad day. He had a special relationship with his brothers and sister, they were all best friends who could talk to each other about anything. Skyler’s nickname was “Bucky” and his brothers loved to pick on him and gave him several other nicknames. They babied him and he knew how to convince his brothers to do his work for him so he could hunt and fish. He was a rising freshman at Laurence Manning Academy. Skyler loved God and he was a member of Pinewood Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents of Pinewood; two broth-

Sumter lost star running back Quintein Anderson to graduation, but returns Rodney Pitts, who rushed for over 600 yards seeing parttime duty. Also, the Gamecocks will have junior quarterback Zykeem Jackson from the start of the year. He took his first varsity snap in Game 7 and led SHS to six straight wins before losing to Byrnes in the quarterfinals.

said. “Fundamentals will be very important for us.”

The Gators defense meanFrom Page B1 while performed well in the “Having five offensive jamboree, allowing just a linemen against a defense late touchdown on a big with seven or eight men in play, but otherwise kept the box, we’re going to have Marion well-contained. That to put the ball in the air,” will be a key factor this week Jackson said. “But we have as they face a Panthers to give the quarterback time squad known for its bruising to get it in the air,” he said. style of running the last few “Coach Robbie (Wright), the seasons. McBee, a 1A school, offensive coordinator, spent has gone 11-2 each of the last a lot of time this week on two seasons, including a how we’ll set up pass block- 38-20 victory over LHS last ing and worked with the ofyear. fensive linemen on some Senior running back other key tricks.”

Dashonnell Wright ran for The LHS O-line features 1,807 yards and 26 touchfour sophomores and one ju- downs in 2015 and returns nior, so a learning curve along with fellow backs Riwas to be expected. cardo Wright and Alex MillJackson is also looking to er. The trio helped the Panadd a little depth with some thers average 46.8 points a defensive line backups game last season and well switching over to fill in at over 300 yards per game on times. the ground.

The unit will likely be “They’ve got two big backs tested tonight against who are just bruisers,” JackMcBee, which allowed an son said, “They’ve got one average of just 14.9 points a who looks like he’s about 250 game last season -- although (pounds) and he runs downthe Panthers did lose 15 sehill and he runs downhill niors off of that squad. well. So we’re going to have “Blocking, tackling, hold- to contain the outside and ing onto the ball,” Jackson make plays on the inside.”

quarterback Tylas Green.

Green completed 140 of 252 passes for 1,889 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also rushed for 300 yards.

Running back Tiric Gadson rushed for 700 yards and had 200 receiving yards for eight scores. Wide receiver Julius Pearson, the Region VI-3A player of the year, had 47 catches en route to 1,300 allpurpose yards. He had 13

total touchdowns with four of them coming on special teams.

“We just continue to try to get better every day,” Nelson said. “We’ve had a good week of practice. We watched film from the (Sumter Sertoma Jamboree) and worked on cleaning up some things, especially on special teams.

“Now we’ve got to go out and play like we’re capable of

and execute.”

The Knights defense, which allowed an average of 33.3 points a year ago, will get an early test against the Diamond Hornets. LRHS was just 3-7 last season, but put up an average of 24.6 points offensively per game.

A big key will be stopping returning quarterback Tevaughn Higgins, Nelson said.

“They’re explosive and they can put some points up in a hurry,” he added. “(Higgins) is about 6-foot-1(inch), 205 (pounds) and has a strong arm. He’s got a solid offensive line in front of him and a receiver that can really run.”

The Diamond Hornets’ main weakness in ‘15 was defense as they allowed an average of 41.7 points a game.

ers, Stephen and Steve Johnson; a sister, Savannah Johnson; paternal grandparents, Steve and Glenda Johnson of Sumter; maternal grandparents, Jesse and Margie McLeod of Pinewood; a maternal great-grandmother, Mary “Polly” McLeod of Pinewood;

several aunts, uncles and cousins; his best buddies, Kyle Horton, Wyatt Roland, Shayne Stephens, Van Gardner, Tripp Joye, Justin Lowder, Mark Lupori and many others; and his dog, Cobra.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Laurence Manning Academy gymnasium with the Rev. Kirk Carlisle and the Rev. Arthur

Sharpe officiating. Burial will follow in Pinewood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tanner Brunson, Chris Brunson, Shane Walton, Wade Walton, Wesley Osteen, C.J. McLeod, Eric Brown, Randy Wright and Cameron Corbett.

Visitation was held Thursday at the Laurence Manning Academy gymnasium and other times at the home, 3510

Cody Road, Pinewood.

Memorials may be made to Laurence Manning Academy, The Johnson Center, P.O. Box 278, Manning, SC 29102.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

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FRANK CONYERS FORESTON — Frank “Yankee” Conyers, 74, husband of Martha Snider Conyers, died on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence.

He was a son of the late Luther and Annie Mae Wilson Conyers.

Funeral services will be held at CONYERS 11 a.m. on Saturday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, with Pastor Harry Robinson Sr. officiating, Pastor Kenneth Murray presiding, and Evangelist Willie Mae Gaitors and Prophetess Pearl Ann Robinson assisting.

Burial will follow in Junky Yard Cemetery, Foreston.

The family is receiving friends at his residence, 10974 Greeleyville Highway, Foreston.

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

VINCENT R. BRACEY SR. BISHOPVILLE — Vincent Reginald Bracey Sr., husband of Maggie Baskins Bracey, entered eternal rest on Aug. 14, 2016, in Greenville.

The family is receiving friends at the home of Isaac and Mary Bracey, 1078 Bethune Highway, Bishopville.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Catoe Chapel Church of God in Christ, Bethune, with Pastor James Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

MARY L. BAILEY Mary Lucille Bailey, of 823 Webb St., Sumter, died on Wednesday evening, Aug. 17, 2016, at her residence.

She was a daughter of the late Alberta and Mamie Lee Vaughn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Sumter Funeral Service Inc. The family will receive friends at her residence.

GILBERT LUDD MANNING — Gilbert Ludd, 84, died on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Blue Ridge of Sumter.

He was born on May 5, 1932, in Manning, a son of the late Calvin and Rita Ladd Love.

Arrangements are incomplete.

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

JESSICA D. YUCHNITZ ANDALUSIA, Alabama — Jessica Diane Yuchnitz, 37, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Frances Yuchnitz; her maternal grandparents, Joseph and Murrell Smith; and paternal grandfather, Frances James Yuchnitz.

She leaves behind: her mother, Martha Yuchnitz Hughes of Hazlehurst, Geor-

gia; stepfather, Keith Hughes; two children, Harley Nicole Browning of Hazlehurst and Logan James Browning of Columbus, Georgia; sisters, April Yuchnitz Roche of Lascassas, Tennessee (David Roche), and Ann Yuchnitz Traynum of Sumter (Michael Traynum); two nephews; and four nieces.

A memorial will be held in three weeks (date will be announced soon) in Hazlehurst.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her memorial fund sent in care of her sister, Ann Yuchnitz Traynum, 1986 Forest Drive, Sumter, SC 29154.

HATTIE G. GOLDEN Deaconess Hattie Blondell Graham Golden was born on Tuesday, May 10, 1932, in Olanta, a daughter of the late Palmus and Elizabeth Dobson Graham. On Aug. 12, 2016, God called his servant Deaconess Hattie Blondell Graham Golden to enter into eternal rest.

She was educated at Olanta Training School in Olanta and Mather Academy School in Camden. At an early age, Blondell assisted her grandparents by helping out at Green’s Funeral Home in Olanta. Blondell or Blondie, as she was known by her family and friends, was a professional dry cleaner presser in Ohio, Shaw Air Force Base Cleaner, Glasscock Cleaner and Victory Cleaners. She was also employed by Visiting Professional Home Healthcare. At an early age, Blondell became a member of Jordan Chapel Freewill Baptist Church of Olanta. Later, she became a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church of Sumter, where she served as deaconess faithfully, until her health failed. She was married to Jimmie Golden Jr. and this union was blessed with six wonderful children.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: four daughters, Jacqueline L. Golden of Sumter, Loretta (Donald) Ellis of El Paso, Texas, and Terrie (Albert) Parrott and Minister Yolanda (Minister Billy) White, both of Sumter; two sons, Jimmie A. (Cynthia) Golden Sr. and Reginald A. (Keisha) Golden, both of Sumter; one stepson, Tyrone Lowery Golden of Webster, Texas; special nephew, James Frank “Cotton” Durant Jr. of the home; three adopted daughters, Barbara Rutherford, Evangelist Julia Croskey and Lizzie Vaughn, all of Sumter; five sisters-in-law, Barbara Jean Williams, Brenda Golds, Betty Jean Reese, Betty Reese and Minnie Reese; two brothers-in-law, Richard Reese and Henry Tindal; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; special friends, Tisher White, Anna L. Dinkins, Virginia Robinson, Louise Sessions, Carrie Canty, Mattie White, Viola Hargrove and Bessie Solomon.

She was preceded in death

by special friends, Lillie B. Gamble, Ethel L. Davis-Jackson and Estelle Phillips.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

Deaconess Golden will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Larry W. Barnes and Co-Pastor Evangelene G. Barnes Officiating.

Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 951 Nathaniel 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.

ANTHONY M. BOSTON Anthony Maurice Boston, 55, entered eternal rest on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at his home in College Park, Georgia.

Born on Feb. 26, 1961, in New York, he was a son of the late Blease and Cleo Johnson Mouzon and stepson of the late Artis Mouzon. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.

Survivors: four sisters, Gwendolyn Mouzon, Thomasina Boston, Velvet Boston (Lloyd) Archer and Stephanie Boston (Anthony) Coles; brother, Thomas Boston; uncle, Lacy (Janie) Williams; a host of other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his cousin, Michelle Bosier, 260 Old Manning Road, Sumter.

He can be viewed from 2 to 7 p.m. today.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the chapel of Community Funeral Home.

Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Laura Ann Way. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Stuart Mizelle officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.

The family would like to express sincere love and appreciation to the staff of Morningside Assisted Living Center.

Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

JOSEPH F. BLACK Joseph Francis Black, 66, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at his residence in Queens Village, New York.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Gum Springs Baptist Church, 6973 Summerton Highway, Pinewood, where the Rev. Michael Collins serves as pastor.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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The family will receive friends at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Noah Jr. and Celestine Black, 1006 Wilson Ave., Summerton.

Online condolences may be sent to www.summertonfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton, phone (803) 485-3755.

OLA MARIE GASTON Ola Marie Gaston, 50, entered eternal rest on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

Born on Oct. 10, 1965, in Queens, New York, she was a daughter of the late Mattie Marie Gaston.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, David Williams; one son, Timothy Gaston; five daughters, Coretta, Helen, Charlesine, Angela and Sabrina Gaston; a grandson, Amire Holder; five sisters; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 1093 Oswego Highway, Sumter, with the Rev. Geneva Stafford, pastor, eulogist.

Burial will be in Walker Cemetery.

The remains will be placed in the church at noon.

The procession will leave at 12:20 p.m. from 581 Harriett Road, Sumter.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.

SARAH P. GLIDEWELL Sarah Evelyn Plowden Glidewell, 81, widow of Tommy C. Glidewell, died on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital in Columbia.

Born in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Emmett and Vera Azilea Gamble Plowden. Mrs. Glidewell was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and was a retired registered nurse at Tuomey Hospital. She also taught nursing at Central Carolina Technical College.

Surviving are a son, Tommy Charles Glidewell Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Sumter; a daughter, Vera White and husband, Douglas, of Sumter; a brother, C.E. Plowden Jr. of James Island; four grandchildren, Christie Stutz (Matt), Shawn Levendoski (Mike), Noah White and Annalise White; and six

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

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Moving Sale 2181 Gion St Sat 7-11 Everything Must Go! 105 Haile St. Sat. 8 am - 12. Tools, furniture, housewares, books, records, etc. Everything must go!

LARGE GARAGE SALE Every Weekend Tables $2 & $3 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. Call 803-494-5500

Attorney Timothy L. Griffith 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark.

Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury

Painting Int/Ext Painting, Pressure washing. 30 yrs exp. Ref. Quality work/free est. Bennie 803-468-7592

Roofing Robert's Metal Roofing 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing avail. Expert installation. Long list of satisfied customers. 803-837-1549.

Septic Tank Cleaning

Huge Moving Sale! 144 Woodside Rd. Sat., 7:30 am - noon. Furn., clothes, appliances, kitchen, etc.

Tag Sale 590 E Glouchester Sat 8-2 LR, DR, BR Furn., & odd pieces 70 Travis Ct Sat 7-11 Used piano $200 , some furn, hshld items..No checks Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of value. Call 803-983-5364

For Sale or Trade Frigidaire AC unit, 2 yrs old, 12,000 BTU, paid $399, will sacrifice for $200. Crosley AC unit, 25,000 BTU, $50. Call 803-968-0096.

HAY FOR SALE! 4X4 ROUND BALES, $30 Call 803-983-8269 New & used Heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

Septic Tank Cleaning Call the pros for all of your septic pumping needs. 803-316-0429 Proline Utilities, LLC

1.5 acres corner of Bloomville Rd & Liberty Church Rd. Call 843-572-1569 Must sell leaving area.

Tree Service In Loving Memory of Naomi James Happy Birthday Mom! Even though you're not here with us today on earth but you will always be with us in our hearts.

Love Mishaun & Family

A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721 Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

MERCHANDISE Farm Products

Benjamin Prosser Sr. 4/14/35 - 8/19/08 It's been 8 years since you've been gone. It seems like yesterday you were here. We miss & love you dearly.

Love, Your Loving Family Happy Birthday In Heaven

Coastal Hay HQ 2016 $6.00 2015 Coastal $5.00 2016 Bahia $4.50 Square Bales Discount on 50 or more Call 803-481-7116

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales 17 A Glendale Ct Sat 8-3 Furniture and misc items

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Medical Office Manager Must Have Experience with Allscripts Pro and PM. Please send Resume to Box 454 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Full Time line Cook. 2 yrs min. experience. Fast paced Restaurant.

Exp on grill, saute & fry stations.

Apply at Simply Southern Bistro 65 W Wesmark Blvd. 469-8502 Experienced cashiers needed for all shifts, Also experienced Sous Chef /Line Cook for evening shifts.

Apply in person 2140 Hwy 521 S. 803-481-2428 Exp pet groomer needed, 50% commission. For Pet's Sake 1155 No Guignard Dr Sumter Tire Tech needed- Reliable & dedicated to being part of a team.

Apply in person: Manning Automotive 929 Manning Ave Sumter SC

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! Truck Drivers and Experienced Truck Mechanics.

Patrick L. Brown 8/19/1975 - 12/19/2009 Always in our hearts.

Mom, Grandma, Sons, & Family

Trucking Opportunities Nesbitt Transportation is currently hiring CDL drivers. Must be 24 yrs old w/ 2 yrs exp. Home nights & weekends. Also hiring exp. diesel mechanics on semi trucks. Great work environment and salary based on experience.

Please call 843-659-8254 or 843-621-0943

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Call (304) 941-5946 Calls accepted from 12 noon to 4pm only to set up an interview.

I will provide in-home living assistance. 3+ yrs exp. Call E.P. Brown at 215-758-3357.

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RENTALS

Mobile Home Rentals Scenic Lake MHP 3 Bedroom 2 bath , No pets.

Call between 9am - 5 pm 803-499-1500

REAL ESTATE

Unfurnished Homes Millwood area: 4 Br, 2 ba, shop in back, C/H/A, fenced backyard, $750 mo./dep. 803-494-4015 3BR House 10 Burgess Ct. $495 2BR Apt. 724 B Miller Rd $425 Call 305-1581 / 983-5691

Homes for Sale For Rent 1035 Old Pocalla Rd. 3BR, 1BA, LR, Den, W/D hookup, central H/A, Rent $475+$400 Dep. Call 481-5843 or 983-6193.

3BR 2BA Near Shaw AFB, Fenced back yard. $650 Mo Call 773-7789 2BR 1BA Off Broad St. $400mo Call 773-7789 2244 Dartmouth Dr. 2BR/2BA for rent available Aug. 7th $850/mo + sec. Call 803-934-0434 before 5, After 5 803-468-1224

Mobile Home Rentals Rooms for Rent Large room for rent No deposit, No lease. Call 803-565-7924.

OFF CAMPUS HOUSING College females only.

Brockenton St. 775-6473 Discount Rent in exchange for Repairs. Must be experienced & have references. Call 803-316-5435

Unfurnished Apartments Duplex for Rent newly renovated 1BR/1BA, All new floors. $525 /mo+dep. Call 513-827-5383 Small 1BR country apt, A/C, all new appliances. $450/mo w/ all utilities.

No Pets. Call 803-469-8377

Clean 3BR 2BA MH, new carpet, no pets. Suitable for older couple, surrounded by other older couples. $450/mo + $350 Dep No Sect 8.

803-775-0492 lv msg.

For Sale- 3BR 2BA Brick Home C/H/A 251 Cromer Dr , Excell. Cdtn., New Roof, Call 803 469-8700

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 2BR/1.5BA, large LR, large den $300+$200 dep. Call 803-720-1283 or 803-883-4414 Clean 3BR 1BA 50 Spider Ct. near Red Bay Rd. $375 mo + $600 dep.

No pets. 803-638-9066 lv msg.

3 BD 2 BA larger singlewide, fenced back yard, Summerton Dist. $400 mon+dep Call 803-225-2414

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Linen & Seer Sucker Suits Sizes 36-46 $99.95 Sizes 48-60 $109.95

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Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7 • www.MayosDiscountSuits.com Manufactured Housing Summer Blowout, beat the heat in your cool new home from Clayton Homes in Sumter. Trade ins welcome. 803-469-3222

Land & Lots for Sale 22 Acres in Sumter. May divide & owner finance. Call 843-231-1111 Lot for sale 319 Oklahoma, fncd , cit water & sewage. Best offer 803-773-7789

RECREATION

Bid Notices

Notice of Sale

of Record will observe the work and administer the close-out of the project.

PB2004 at Page 470. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of SC, 1976. This property is more generally known as 3350 Annie Street.

The Electrical Contractor to whom this work is awarded will be required to furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor & Material Payment Bond in the amount equal to 100% of the Contract.

The right is reserved to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities in bidding.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff,

TRANSPORTATION Vans / Trucks / Buses 2005 Ford F-150 Lariat, super cab, 8 cyl Triton. 128,608 miles. $6900 firm. Call 803-968-1376.

Autos For Sale Back to School Specials Small cars start at $1900 $$$ Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275

LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice Hearing Notice File No: 2016-DR-43-327 IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER JAMISON, ANDRE Plaintiff vs.

JAMISON, VICTORIA D. Defendant TO: TYNIKA CLAXTON, Esq. A hearing has been set in the above matter for the 21st day of September, 2016 at 2:30 o'clock P.M. You are hereby notified to be present in the chambers of the Family Court of the THIRD Judicial Circuit, located at 215 North Harvin Street at the aforesaid time.

TYPE: DIVORCE HEARING TIME ALLOTTED: 15 MINUTES THIS CASE WILL BE HEARD BY JUDGE ANGEL R. TAYLOR IT IS ORDERED that the attorney requesting the hearing shall notify the opposing counsel or party of the date of the hearing as the Clerk's office will send notices of hearing only to the requesting attorney.

Sumter County Family Court 215 North Harvin Street Sumter, S.C. 29150-4900

Bid Notices Advertisement for Bids Sumter County invites bids from responsible and qualified Electrical Contractors for the replacement of the existing switchgear, main switchboard and service entrance to the existing Historic Sumter County Courthouse facility at 141 North Main Street in Sumter, South Carolina.

Bids for this work will be opened in County Council Chambers located in the Sumter County Administrative Office Building, 3rd Floor, 13 Canal Street, Sumter, SC on Thursday the 1st day of September 2016 at 2:00 pm.

There will be mandatory pre-bid conference held on site for all bidding General Contractors on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

This project consists of replacing the existing switchgear, main switchboard and service entrance with new switchgear, main switchboard and service entrance and all associated miscellaneous building and site work.

Contractors may obtain plans and specifications from the Architect: JAMES, DuRANT, MATTHEWS & SHELLEY, INC., 128 East Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150, (803) 773-3318, either in hard copy upon furnishing a $20 refundable deposit or electronically. Other parties may obtain complete sets in hard copy for non-refundable cost of reproduction or electronically.

Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of not less than (5%) of the Bid. Sumter County Procurement Code Section 2-486 Local Bidder Preference Option is applicable to this project.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids unless authorized by awarding authorities.

Upon award of Contract, the Architectural Firm and the Engineer

3350 Annie Street, Dalzell, SC 29040

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

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 16-CP-43-00571

BRAND NEW: Wesco Boat trailer for sale, $3,200, 4,400 lb capacity, Tandem axle (4 tires), aluminum I-beam for 20 foot boat.

No brakes. Call 843-307-0196.

Derivation: Book 1029 at Page 714

190-10-03-033

AUTHORIZED: Sumter County Council Sumter, South Carolina

Summons & Notice Boats / Motors

Notice of Sale

v.

Larry Earl Hunt a/k/a Larry E. Hunt; Timothy L. Griffith, Attorney At Law; Camden First Community Development Corporation; Defendant(s). (013263-08318) SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Camden First Community Development Corporation: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 4 Ashley Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 228-16-02-031, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 100 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina July 7, 2016 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on March 30, 2016.

Columbia, South Carolina July 7, 2016

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice.

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Andrew William Montgomery Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), Robert.Davis@rtt-law.com Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893), Andrew.Montgomery@rtt-law.com John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rtt-law.com Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236), Kevin.Brown@rtt-law.com Jason D. Wyman (SC Bar # 100271), Jason.Wyman@rtt-law.com Andrew M. Wilson (SC Bar# 72553), Andrew.Wilson@rtt-law.com 100 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201 Post Office Box 100200(29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 July 7, 2016 A-4586072 08/05/2016, 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Michelle A. Rogers; Keybank, N.A.; SC Housing Corp.; Discover Bank; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-0364, The following property will be sold on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 91, in the McLaughlin Estates Subdivision, Section 3, Phase II as shown on that certain Plat of Louis W. Tisdale, RLS dated July 28, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book

TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0364.

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

Paul Weissenstein for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-01235 FN Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-00297 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER 21st Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, -vsThe Estate of Paul Sanok; Willie Mae Clodfelter aka Willie Doyle Clodfelter, Carrie May Blackman; Marianna Dubose; Paul Sanok; Christina Sanok, and any and all persons claiming any right, title, estate or interest in real estate described in the Complaint any unknown adults; also any persons who may be in the military servied of the United States of America being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability being as a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of 21st Mortgage Corporation vs. The Estate of Paul Sanok; Willie Mae Clodfelter aka Willie Doyle Clodfelter, Carrie May Blackman; Marianna Dubose; Paul Sanok; Christina Sanok, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, containing 1.1 acres and being bounded: on the North by South Carolina Road No 271; on the East by the Jenkins Graveyard; and on the South and west by other lands of MH Bradham. The said tract is fully shown and delineated on a plat

by H S. Wilson, RLS dated 10/13/67 and said tract is a portion of Tract "X" as shown on plat recorded in the Office of thr Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book S-5 page 37 and having the boundaries and measurements as will be more fully shown thereon, all measurements being a little more or less.

This being the identical property conveyed to Willie Mae Clodfelter and Paul Sanok by deed from Willie Mae Clodfelter dated April 19, 2004 and recorded on April 27, 2004 in Book 935 at Page 449 in the Sumter County Register of Deeds.

Mobile Home: 2000 GILES VIN: GM02560AB

TMS #: 2300002004 Physical Address: 1650 Airport Rd., Sumter, SC 29153

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs.

Jeffery C. Grundhoefer a/k/a Jeffrey C. Grundhofer a/k/a Jeffrey C. Grunhoefer; Roberta G. Grundhoefer a/k/a Roberta G. Grundhofer; , C/A No. 2015-CP-43-002257, The following property will be sold on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Stator, State of South Carolina, being sore generally known as 24 Baker St., as shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, ELS, dated June 1, 1993, and recorded in the office of the 811C for Buster County in Plat Book 93 at page 1090. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

Derivation: Book 625 at Page 1787

24 Baker St, Sumter, SC 29150-4354 249-08-03-028 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2015-CP-43-002257.

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

Paul Weissenstein for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-07465 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-00196

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs.

Charlie A. James a/k/a Charlie A. James III; Lenette L. James; et.al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina shown and designated as Lot No. 141, Section 1 of "Foxcroft" Subdivision, on plat of Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated February 15, 2005, and filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2005, at page 150, revised on August 8, 2005 and recorded in said office in Plat Book 2005 at Page 385.

Said lot having such shape, metes, courses, distances, boundaries and measurements as will more fully appear by reference to the aforesaid plat. This property is shown on the Auditor`s map of Sumter County as tax parcel 2006-15-02-008.

This being the same property conveyed to Charlie A. James and Lenette L. James, as tenants in common with an indestructible right of survivorship, by deed Gainey Investments, LLC, dated March 31, 2006 and recorded April 4, 2006 in Book 1023 at Page 74 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

Mobile Home: 2000 GILES VID# GM02560AB

TMS No. 206-15-02-008

SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES

Property address: 3070 Foxcroft Circle, Sumter, SC 29154

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.10% per annum.

Notice of Sale

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may

re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum.

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00333 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association vs.

Lynn M. Thompson; James R. Thompson, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown and delineated as Lot 4, Block E of Sherwood Forest Subdivision on that plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated July 23, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2003, page 395. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

This is the identical property conveyed to Lynn M. Thompson and James R. Thompson, by Deed of Ramon L. Plata dated December 20, 2006 and recorded December 21, 2006 in Book 1057 page 1863 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1055 Wellington Road, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 268-15-01-011 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01435

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PYOD LLC against Evelyn Mack Davis, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that piece, parcel or lot of land in Sumter County, South Carolina, shown as Lot No. 26 of Block "C" on a plat made by John R. Haynesworth, dated November 9, 1905, which plat is of record in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book ZZ-5 at Page 35, according to which said lot is bounded and measures as a whole as follows: On the North by Lot No. 24, Block "C", on which it measures 150 feet; on the East by Lot No. 25, Block "C", on which is measures 50 feet; on the South by Lot No. 28, Block "C", on which it measures 150 feet; and on the West

by Warley Street, on which it fronts 50 feet; be all said measurements a little more or less. Being the same property conveyed unto Evelyn Mack Davis by deed of Christine B. Mack dated January 24, 1986 and recorded January 27, 1986 in Deed Book 420 at Page 705 and by Corrective Deed dated June 15, 1993 and recorded June 21, 1993 in Deed Book 573 at Page 1848 in the RMC/ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. TMS No. 227-13-05-037 Property Address: 723 Warley Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity , at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.5000%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00234 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-3 vs. Jose Osorio; People's Choice Home Loan, Inc. ; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, Sumter Township, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot #99 of "Rolling Creek" Subdivision as shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated February 7, 1991, revised June 10, 1991 and further revised November 30, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in plat book PB91 at Page 1569. This said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat of which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of S.C., 1976. This Property is more generally known as 215 Rolling Creek Drive. This conveyance is made subject to any and all existing reservations, easements, right-of-way, zoning ordinances, and restrictive or protective covenants that may appear of record or on the premises.

Also included herewith is that certain 2000 Fleetwood Manufactured Home bearing serial number NCFLX56AB16260AV13.

This being the same property conveyed to Jose Osorio and Katie Osorio, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by Deed of Perry Moses & Son Real Estate, Inc. dated September 16, 2003 and recorded September 18, 2003 in Book 908 at Page 1603 in the records for Sumter County, South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 215 Rolling Creek Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 250-11-04-004 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid

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within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law.

Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.45% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-02409 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2003-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE2 vs.

William Richardson; Linn Richardson; Michael J. Svetlik Construction Co., Inc.; Garden Gate Homeowners Association, Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Bishopville, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 63, "Garden Gate" Subdivision, Phase II, containing 0.22 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated June 21, 2000, recorded in the office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2000 at Page 719. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

This being the same property conveyed to William Richardson and Linn Richardson by deed from Michael J. Svetlik Construction Co., Inc. dated February 24, 2003, and recorded February 24, 2003, in the office of the ROD for Sumter County in Volume 877 at Page 228.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 435 Veranda Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 185-14-03-008 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law.

Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.75% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

The Honorable S. Bryan Doby Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SPECIAL REFEREE SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-01012

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of South Carolina Community Bank against State Tire Distributors, Inc., et al., the Special Referee for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on August 22, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the building and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.94 acre, more or less, and being shown and delineated on that plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated March 1, 1993 and recorded in Plat Book 93 at page 291 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County.

Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. The description is made in lieu of metes and bunds as permitted by law under ยง 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended.

TMS #: 229-14-05-040 Property Address: 326 Broad Street,

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Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Stephen L. Dinkins by deed of The National Bank of South Carolina as Trustee dated July 14, 1986 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on July 14, 1986 in Deed Book 429 at Page 603.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Special Referee will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid shall be paid to the day of compliance in the pro rata rates as established in the judgment of record. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder.

Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty (30) days after the date of sale. The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for a deficiency judgment any time prior to sale.

Plaintiff reserves the right to waive its request for a deficiency judgment by written notice to the Court at any time prior to the sale of the real property, in which case bidding shall be concluded and the sale closed on the regular scheduled date of sale.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

J. Kershaw Spong Special Referee for Sumter County Columbia, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01448

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: CitiMortgage Inc. against The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of David H. Beasley; Tony G. Beasley aka Tony Grayton Beasley, Sr., and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of David H. Beasley, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as successor in interest to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation and Robin C. Beasley, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying, and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #25, containing .38 acre, as shown on that certain plat prepared for David H. Beasley, by Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, dated September 1, 1995, and recorded in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance for Sumter County in Plat Book 95 at page 921, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 10 Wen-Le Court East. This being the identical property conveyed David H. Beasley herein by deed of Timmy R. Beasley and Carol D. Beasley, dated September 15, 1995, and recorded in the said RMC Office for Sumter County in Volume 630 at page 1872 on September 18, 1995. Thereafter, David H. Beasley died on April 29, 2015, leaving the subject property to his heir at law or devisee, namely, Tony Grayton Beasley, Sr. TMS No. 249-07-01-035 Property Address: 10 Wen Le Court East, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity , at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.2500%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Property Address: 1490 Morris Way Sumter, S.C. 29154

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-1 vs. Joe Ann McBride a/k/a Joe Ann Moses McBride a/k/a Joann McBride; et.al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder:

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Special Referee for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.75% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

All that piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in Mayesville Township, and being fully shown and delineated as Lot 4 on a plat by J.P. Edwards, RLS, dated May 30, 1970, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-28 at Page 141, the said lot being bounded; on the North by Wilson Street and measuring thereon 222.1 feet on the East by a reserved strip and measuring thereon 123.25 feet; on the South by other lands of grantor and measuring thereon 205.15 feet; and on the West by other lands of grantor and measuring thereon 148.75 feet, be all of said dimensions a little more or less.

This being the same property conveyed to Joe Ann McBride by Deed of Mary Davis dated October 27, 1993 and recorded October 28, 1993 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

TMS No. 308-08-05-002 Property address: 310 Wilson Street, Mayesville, SC 29104 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff.

Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 11.990% per annum.

The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

SPECIAL REFEREE'S SALE CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-00047

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Lawrence C. Grice and Marilyn J. Grice, I, the Special Referee for Sumter County, will sell on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 60, "Morris Way" Subdivision, Section #2, containing 0.55 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of Louis W. Tisdale, RLS dated September 29, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB97 at Page 1179. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This property is more generally known as 1490 Morris Way. This being the same property conveyed to Lawrence C. Grice and Marilyn J. Grice by deed of Michael D. Lay and Kelly M. Lay dated March 31, 2004 and recorded April 1, 2004 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 931 at Page 1719.

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207-15-03-009

A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Special Referee for Sumter County GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 1703 Laurel Street P. O Box 11682 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 233-1177 Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE 2011-CP-14-00540 BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina Community Bank v.

Dorch Community Care Center, LLC, et. al., Case No. 2011-CP-14-00540, I, Richard L. Booth, as Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 12:00 noon at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel and lot of land, with the improvements thereon situate North of right of way of South Carolina Highway #261 in School District #2 of Clarendon County, South Carolina, and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by H.F. Oliver & Associates, dated January 22, 1986 recorded in Plat Book 37 at Page 140, records of Clarendon County. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Be all of said measurements, a little more or a little less, and according to said plat.

This being the same property conveyed to the Dorch Community Care Center, LLC by Warranty Deed of Andrew Dorch and Evelyn Lewis dated December 21, 2007 and recorded on April 29, 2008 in Book A697 at Page 144 in the Register of Deeds Office for Clarendon County.

This conveyance is made subject to all visible or recorded Easements, Rights of Way and Restrictive Convenants.

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216-00-01-008

Property Address: 3955 Greeleyville Highway, Manning, S.C. 29102 All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon situate North of right of way of South Carolina Highway #261 in School District #2 of Clarendon County, South Carolina, and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by DuValle W. Elliott, RLS dated December 11, 1985 and recorded in Plat Book 37 at Page 19, records of Clarendon County. Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Be all of said measurements, a little more or a little less, and according to said plat.

This being the same property conveyed to the Dorch Community Care Center, LLC by Warranty Deed of Andrew Dorch and Evelyn Lewis dated December 21, 2007 and recorded on April 29, 2008 in Book A697 at Page 144 in the Register of Deeds Office for Clarendon County.

This conveyance is made subject to all visible or recorded Easements, Rights of Way and Restrictive Convenants.

TMS#: 216-00-01-007 Address: 3955 Greeleyville Highway, Manning, S.C. 29102

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will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.75%. If Plaintiff or Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Richard L. Booth Special Referee for Clarendon County Charles J. Webb SC Bar Number 173757 Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. P.O. Drawer 7788 Columbia, SC 29202 Tel: 803.576.3727 Fax: 803.779.0016

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00770 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Sharlene G. Martin; John P. Martin; Patricia J. McRoy; Calvin Luke McRoy; George Marion McRoy Jr.; Idlewild Homeowners Association, Inc, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements, thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 27 of Idlewild Subdivision Section No. 3 and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by D.D. Edmunds, R.L.S. dated 3/28/06 and recorded in Plat Book 2006 at Page 190, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 500 Mallard Drive.

Aforesaid Plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat.

This being the same property conveyed to Sharlene G. Martin and John P. Martin by deed of Van Hugh Jackson, Sr. dated October 11, 2006 and recorded October 12, 2006 in Book 1049 at Page 0010, records of Sumter County, South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 500 Mallard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 205-02-01-031 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015-CP-43-00901 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs.

William C. Crews IV, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot No. 88 of Amherst Subdivision as shown on that certain plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated June 14, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB95, Page 567. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses, and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 2640 Edmunds Drive Sumter, SC. represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 207-09-06-020 Being the same property conveyed to William C. Crews, IV by warranty deed from Jerry D. Pinzon, dated 8/27/2009 and recorded 9/21/2009 in Bk/Pg 1129/2145.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2640 Edmunds Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 2070906020 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

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BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs.

John A. Cox; , C/A No. 2016-CP-43-00708, The following property will be sold on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 1083, PAGE 107, ID# 204-02-03-030, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 126 OF SUNWAY KNOLLS SUBDIVISION SECTION NO. 7-F AND BEING SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED

BY D.D. EDMUNDS, R.L.S, DATED FEBRUARY 13,1987 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 87 AT PAGE 267, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS 983 SHADOW TRAIL AND IS FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SUMTER COUNTY TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 204-02-03-030.

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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). A personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the date of sale; however, the Plaintiff herein reserves its right to waive the said deficiency judgment up to and including the day of sale, in which case, said bidding will not remain open for the additional 30-day period. The successful bidder

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 Notice of Sale HEREIN AND REFERENCE IS CRAVED THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY CONCERNED HEREIN. THIS DESCRIPTION IS IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS AMENDED. BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR A LITTLE LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID PLAT. Derivation: BOOK 1212 AT PAGE 002565

983 Shadow Trl, Sumter, SC 29150 2040203030 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2016-CP-43-00708.

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

Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 012507-02347 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

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BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. Home Equity Pass Through Certificates, Series, 2006-8 vs. Yvonne Johnson a/k/a Yvonne L. Johnson; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Ownit Mortgage Solutions, Inc., its successors and assigns; Idlewild Homeowners Association, Inc.; , C/A No. 14-CP-43-1285, The following property will be sold on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #209, Section No. 1, Idlewild Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated June 18, 1987, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 87 at Page 976, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat. Reference being had to said plat for a more complete and accurate description.

Derivation: Book 1038 at Page 824

670 Mallard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150 2050801008 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1285.

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

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-07465 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00517 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Ishmael Nolen, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #20, of Boykin Estates Subdivision, Phase II, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Louis White Tisdale, RLS, dated March 4, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2004 at Page 124. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

Notice of Sale This being the identical property conveyed to Ishmael J. Nolen by deed from John T. Futrell dated June 26, 2012 and recorded on June 29, 2012, in Book 1173, at Page 170, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3435 Sheila Circle, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 151-12-01-020 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

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BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. J'Kiah Cowell a/k/a Jakaiby Cowell; J'Kori Cowell a/k/a Ja'Karrie T. Cowell; Alijah Cowell; Glendell Baker, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Antonio Jermone Cowell a/k/a Antonio J. Cowell; Any Heir-at-law or Devisees of Antonio Jerome Cowell a/k/a Antonio J. Cowell, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title, or interest in the real estate described herein; also including any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Antonio Cowell, Jr. ; Antonio C.; DECEASED DEFENDANT; , C/A No. 15-CP-43-00683, The following property will be sold on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, represented as Lot No. 25, Section II, of Woodlake Subdivision and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot No. 25 on a plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated April 14, 1989 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 89 at Page 389, reference being made to the said plat for the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the said lot. This being the property known as 3105 Longleaf Drive, Sumter, SC. TMS No. 181-00-02-044.

Derivation: Book 1198 at Page 781

3105 Longleaf Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 1810002044 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.5% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-00683.

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

Paul Weissenstein for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-07465 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales) NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01411

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust against The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Jimmie Leroy Ceasar aka Jimmie Leroy Ceasar, Sr.; Jimmie Ceasar, Jr., Lashawn Ceasar, Tiawanda Ceasar, Matilda Yvette Richardson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Annette T. Ceasar aka Annette Tomlin Ceasar; Jerlean Tomlin, Matiel Johnson, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Jimmie Leroy Ceasar aka Jimmie Leroy Ceasar, Sr. and Annette T. Ceasar aka Annette Tomlin Ceasar, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons

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with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, and Charles C. Ceasar; The South Carolina Department of Revenue, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land containing One (1) acre, more or less, together with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Mayesville Township, Sumter County, School District #2, State of South Carolina, which is shown as Lot #2 on that certain plat of six lots made by H.S. Wilson, R.L.S., dated November 18, 1968, of record in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-26 at Page 60. Said lot is bounded on the North by lands of Guy McBride Dabbs, Sr., and measuring thereon 150 feet; on the East by Lot #1 as shown on said plat the same being the property of Guy McBride Dabbs, Sr., and measuring thereon 290.4 feet; on the South by S.C. Road 43-49 known as Storey Road whereon it fronts 150 feet and on the West by Lot #3 on said plat, whereon it measures 290.4 feet. Be all of said measurements according to said plat and a little more or less.

Being the same property conveyed from Lu Ella Ceasar conveying a one-half interest unto Jimmie Leroy Ceasar, Sr. by deed dated January 14, 1980 and recorded January 14, 1980 in Deed Book 253 at Page 806 in Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter, South Carolina. Thereafter,

by Deed of Distribution from the Estate of Lou Ella Ceasar unto Jimmy Leroy Ceasar, Julius Ceasar, Willie Ceasar, Eliza Melton, Hampton Ceasar, and Gussie Ceasar recorded June 28, 1982 in Deed Book 313 at Page 591. Thereafter, by deed from Julius Ceasar, Willie Ceasar, Eliza Melton, Hampton Ceasar, and Gussie Ceasar unto Jimmy Leroy Ceasar dated April 10, 1990 and recorded April 16, 1990 in Deed Book 505 at Page 379. Thereafter, Jimmie Leroy Ceasar aka Jimmie Leroy Ceasar, Sr. died intestate on March 30, 2011, leaving the subject property to his heirs at law, namely, Annette T. Ceasar, Jimmie Ceasar, Jr., Lashawn Ceasar, and Tiawanda Ceasar, as is more fully preserved in the Probate Records for Sumter County, in Case No.: 2011-ES-43-00195.

Thereafter, Annette T. Ceasar aka Annette Tomlin Ceasar, died intestate on November 19, 2013, leaving her interest in the subject property to her heirs at law, namely, Jerlean Tomlin and Matiel Johnson, as is more fully preserved in the Probate Records for Sumter County, in Case No.: 2014-ES-43-00064. TMS No. 333-00-02-029 Property Address: 6325 Skinner Road, Gable, SC 29051 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity , at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.7300%. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.74% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

amended. This property is known as 461 Rogers Avenue, Sumter, SC.

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-01145 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for Towd Point Master Funding Trust 2014-R4 vs.

Clarence White; Midland Funding LLC, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot #15 of "Burns Down" Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Palmer & Malone, C.E.'s dated 12/15/50 and recorded in Plat Book Z-10 at Page 28, records of Sumter County. This is the property known as 65 Alice Drive and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel Number 205-05-03-032.

Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

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

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BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-9, against William Dawson, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on September 6, 2016, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 3 of Pocalla Village Subdivision, as shown on that certain Plat of H.S. Wilson, RLS, dated February 14, 1991 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 91 at Page 261, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in ยง30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as

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TMS Number: 224-05-01-003 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 461 Rogers Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 This being the same property conveyed to William Dawson and Earnestine Dawson by deed of William Dawson, dated March 28, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on July 11, 2008, in Deed Book 1109 at Page 641.

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at 4.75% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 2, Block G, as shown in Plat Book Z-10 at Page 80, Records of Sumter County. Said Lot 2, Block G, being bounded and measuring as will appear by reference to said plat.

This being the same property conveyed to Nancy Price by deed of Samuel Jones, dated August 6, 1996 and recorded August 13, 1996 in Book 654, at Page 629, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6 Shuler Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 229-06-01-042 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 12.6% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

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Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust vs.

Nancy Price, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on September 6, 2016 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of

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This being the same property conveyed to Clarence White and Malinda Kaye White by Deed of Michael D. Mixon and Alice S. Mixon dated December 14, 2009 and recorded December 15, 2009 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

Thereafter, Clarence White and Malinda Kaye White conveyed said property to Clarence White by Deed dated June 17, 2011 and recorded June 22, 2011 in Book 1156 at Page 834 in said Records.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 65 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 205-05-03-032

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