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BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 An opinion issued by the attorney general four years ago may bar Sumter from taking any action to restrict gun owners from carrying concealed weapons in public parks. The city’s legal office is researching what measures, if any, the city can take to tighten rules for the carrying of concealed weapons in public parks after the shooting of a

family pet in Memorial Park last week. But a 2010 advisory opinion issued by the S.C. Attorney General’s Office would close down that possibility, stating that local governments can’t pre-empt state law on concealed carry. Debate has raged around gun policy since July 24, when a man walking in the park in the heart of Sumter’s historic district shot and killed a Rottweiler mix with a concealed handgun while the dog’s owner stood a few feet away. The man said

the dog charged at him. No criminal charges were filed against the shooter, sparking debate on the rules allowing guns in public spaces. But before Sumter City Council could discuss the issue Tuesday in its first meeting since the shooting, city attorney Eric Shytle uncovered the opinion issued by former Attorney General Henry McMaster about a similar case denying a local

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Freak storm floods roadways

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Drivers on and around Lafayette Drive found themselves on flooded pavement after a short but heavy downpour Friday morning. Starting this weekend, Calhoun Drive will be closed from North Harvin Street to Lafayette Drive. The City of Sumter will be replacing the water lines in this area. The road will be closed until work is completed. Direct any questions or concerns to the City of Sumter Public Services Department at (803) 436-2558. CATHERINE FOLEY / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM

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No injuries in July 12 drive-by shooting

According to Lt. Robert Burnish of the sheriff’s office, the shooting was part of a series of incidents between Williams and the 26-yearold victim. “The victim told us he had an BY ROB COTTINGHAM ongoing dispute with Williams,” rob@theitem.com Burnish said. “Williams had al(803) 774-1225 ready made several threats against him prior to this shooting.” An attempted murder suspect The victim said he was driving wanted in connection to a shooting near the intersection of Broad incident is in custody after a brief Street and Carter Road on his way chase on Friday morning. to a nightclub in the early morning Officers with Sumter Police Dehours of July 12 when he pulled up partment arrested Alki Leon Wilto a stoplight. Peering into his liams, 21, of 112 Woodlawn Ave., shortly after midnight Friday after rearview mirror, he noticed a car pull up behind him and recognized he attempted to outrun police in a it immediately. car chase near Morris College. “After looking at it, he realized it According to reports, a neighwas Williams’ girlfriend’s car,” borhood empowerment team was Burnish said. conducting a traffic checkpoint at Continuing on his drive, the victhe intersection of Albert Drive tim said the vehicle pulled up next and Anderson Street when a blue to his at the next light. When he 2005 Dodge Neon made an abrupt, looked over, he saw Williams pointillegal turn, drove through a yard and headed south on North Milton ing a black handgun at him. As the two drove off, Williams reportedly Street. began firing at the victim’s vehicle. Officers pursued the vehicle to Williams’ home on Woodlawn Ave- Four shots were reportedly fired during the incident, two of them nue, where Williams reportedly striking the victim’s vehicle. tossed a bottle of brandy from the Burnish said no one was hurt window before trying to flee on during the shooting. The investigafoot. Williams was apprehended, tor said the victim hasn’t explained and while being detained, he reexactly what started the running portedly admitted to running bedispute. cause he knew there was a warAccording to the Sumter Counrant for his arrest. ty Public Index, Williams has a Williams was taken to Sumtercriminal history, including a 2010 Lee Regional Detention Center, charge of criminal conspiracy to where he was charged for failure which he plead guilty. He was to stop for blue lights, conducting also charged with receiving stoan improper turn and driving len goods and first-degree burunder suspension, third offense. glary in 2013. Deputies with Sumter County As of early Friday afternoon, Sheriff’s Office followed up Williams’ arrest and charged him with Williams remained in custody at attempted murder later that day in Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, where he awaits a bond connection to a shooting that ochearing for the charge. curred July 12.

‘Roll up a sleeve and give’ Longtime donor encourages blood, platelet donations BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250 Henry McKee has saved many lives and enhanced many others through his donations to the American Red Cross. “They say every donation of whole blood or platelets can extend or save three lives,” he said. Platelets are a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients, burn victims and bone marrow recipients. McKEE Summer is often one of the most challenging times to collect blood and platelet donations, said Krystal Overmyer, external communication manager with the Red Cross. This summer has been especially difficult. “Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately 8 percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer donations than expected,” she said. “The American Red Cross is facing

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Clayton Pack and Sumter First Steps Director Julia Nelson guide a rack of paper rolls down a hallway at the Sumter School District Annex on Friday. The First Steps program will now have its offices in the building.

Donate school supplies for students in need BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Don’t be alarmed by the random bus in the parking lot of Golden Corral for the next few weeks. The popular restaurant is getting involved in the community sprint in preparing for the first day of school for Sumter School District students. For the first year, the restaurant requested a bus from the school district and is hosting a Fill a Bus event that will run until Aug. 15. General Manager Todd Kachel emphasized that they wanted to give back to youth in Sumter and help out those in need before they return to school while also getting community members and customers at the restaurant involved in lending a hand. “We wanted to do something to help, and we’re accepting all items students can use during the school year, and everything will go to kids in Sumter,” Kachel said. Customers and other community members are encouraged to come out to the restaurant and donate a bag of school supplies before the first day of school on Aug. 18. Kachel said they are accepting bags or backpacks

filled with everything from pencils and pens to notebooks and any other supplies useful for school-age children. “We’re asking people to come out and help us fill a bus with tools for school. Together we’re helping our future scholars,” Kachel said, referencing their theme for the event. According to Johnnie Morse, local store marketer for Golden Corral, they are encouraging patrons of the store and getting the word out about the two-week campaign. To get even more participation, the restaurant is offering a gift certificate for a free meal to any child 12 years old or younger who visits the restaurant and donates school supplies. The gift certificate can be used at any time on the day of the recipient’s choice. Kachel said they don’t have a particular goal set for the campaign but hope to get a lot of community support in filling the large bus in front of the restaurant. Golden Corral is not the only local business collecting donated supplies. The local Walmart is also hosting an event encouraging the community to donate supplies for school.

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First Steps offices have new home BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803)-774-1211 First Steps, a state program focused on increasing the school readiness of children up to age 5, has finished relocating its offices from the Patriot Building at 112 Broad St. to the Sumter School District Annex, 220 Hasell St. The move, unanimously approved by the First Steps board at a meeting earlier this year, became possible through an in-kind donation from the school district.

Golden Corral is encouraging and welcoming as many donations of school supplies as possible to be given to students in need in Sumter County. RAYTEVIA EVANS / THE SUMTER ITEM

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words were exchanged, McDonald and Hughes got into FROM STAFF REPORTS their truck to leave, and as they drove off, McDonald reportedly 2 charged in dispute leaned out the window and fired several shots in the generinvolving gunplay al direction of the victim. “We didn’t find any bullet Two men have been arrested holes,” said Lt. Robert Burnish after an argument led to gunof Sumter County Sheriff’s Ofplay earlier this month. fice. “It seems he was firing the Raymond D. Hughes Jr., 22, shots off in the air.” of 1185 Crews Drive in ManCharges might have been upning, and Frankie Joe McDongraded to attempted murder, ald III, 21, of 3470 Widman Drive, were arrested on Friday but there wasn’t enough eviand charged with pointing and dence, Burnish said. McDonald and Hughes face presenting a firearm in connecup to five years in prison for tion to a July 20 argument. their charges and are currently According to reports, both awaiting a bond hearing at suspects arrived at a home in Sumter-Lee Regional Detention the 400 block of Pack Road on Center. July 20 to confront a 24-yearold man about a driving inciSantee Lynches’ August dent that involved the three parties earlier that day. meeting canceled An argument ensued, during which both men presented The monthly board meethandguns at the victim. After ing at Santee-Lynches has

have to pay for rent or utilities at the building. “That’s going to save us a lot of money,” she said. According to materials from First Steps, the nonprofit provides local solutions “based on research, proven practices and community collaboration focused on children’s well being.” The program also provides “targeted readiness interventions for the state’s most at-risk preschoolers and their families.” For more information, call 877-621-0865 or visit http://scfirststeps.org.

“This will be a great location for us,” said First Steps Sumter Director Julia Nelson. “We will have room just down the hall for our Saturday parenting classes, and we can have our board meetings here as well.” She said the parenting classes are usually taught in two classes each Saturday with about 50 students in each class. Also housed in the Annex is the Sumter School District Special Services. Nelson said the First Steps program will not

receive assistance during the following extended hours now until Aug. 22. Main Campus Student Services, Bldg. M300, 506 N. Guignard Drive in Sumter, will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The office will also be open during new student orientation from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 12 and Aug. 14 and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 16. CCTC’s Base Education Office, 398 Shaw Drive, Bldg. 501, has extended hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 8:30 Get ready for fall a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday. The F.E. DuBose Campus at classes at CCTC U.S. 521 in Manning will have extended hours from 8 Fall classes at Central a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Carolina Technical College Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to begin Aug. 18. Visit one of the campus lo- 4:30 a.m. Wednesday to Friday. The downtown CCTC cations to be admitted, or been canceled. The board of directors of the Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments will not hold its August meeting because too many members are expected to be unable to attend. Cancellation of Monday’s meeting means the board won’t meet for more than three months. Directors didn’t meet in July because of the Independence Day holiday, and September’s scheduled meeting will be delayed by a week to Sept. 8 because of Labor Day.

campus in Kershaw County will be open for extended hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. The Lee County site, 200 N. Main St. in Bishopville, will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 4-15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday beginning Aug. 19. The Testing Center, Main Campus, Bldg. M100, Room M109, 506 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The Testing Center will also be open during new student orientation from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 12 and Aug. 14 and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 16.

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3 weeks of building character, learning and problem solving Furman students get jump on new school year with program BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Thursday marked the end of a successful first year of the enrichment summer program at Furman Middle School. In partnership with Public Consulting Group, the school was able to offer the three-week program. Site director Doris DeMunn said the activities for the students — rising seventh- and eighth-graders — ultimately taught them leadership skills and character building and prepared them for school in the fall. “It allowed students to bridge the gap,” DeMunn explained. “The students spent time on character education, math, science, reading, higherorder thinking, but through fun activities. They did some problem solving and got a better understanding of the concept of budgeting money with activities.” Furman Middle School was able to provide the program for more than 80 students Monday through Thursday for the past three weeks through Title One funding. The program also provided free breakfast, lunch and a snack for all the students each day.

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More than 80 students participated in the summer enrichment program offered for the first time at Furman Middle School this year. Through the three-week program, rising seventh- and eighth-graders got a jump start on the next school year while also learning character building and leadership skills. For completing the program, the students received certificates of completion, a bag and a T-shirt. DeMunn said they will submit feedback about the program to the district and hope that they offer the program again next year — especial-

ly after some of the students have requested to participate again next summer. “I’m hoping we’ll get to continue to

offer this after we give the feedback,” she said. “This allowed teachers to get more one on one with students with no more than 10 to 1 to a class. They were able to understand some concepts that they may have missed or didn’t understand the year before so they can get a jump start on the school year.” Kevin Carson, a rising eighth-grader, said he learned about the summer program through his football coach, who suggested it to him and his teammates. Carson said after participating and indulging in productive and fun activities, he would recommend the program to his younger brother if it’s offered again next year. “I had a lot of fun making homemade ice cream and playing games like minute-to-win-it. Being here also taught me more about playing as a team, and on the field (in football) you have to know how to play as a team,” he said. For completing the program, the students received T-shirts and bags, along with a certificates of completion. The group was founded in 1986 and provides management consulting and technology to help public sector education, health, health services and other businesses and organizations serve populations in need.

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Sumter County Library employee Gregory G. Johnson doubles as a face painter to decorate 6-year-old Alyson Ramos’ cheek with a rainbow. Alyson was one of dozens of children waiting in the activities room of the Wesmark branch to add some art to their skin.

Cheryl Jackson, right, talks with the Cooper family, Carldrelle, 12, Shanelle, 7, and their mother, Latoya, about child passenger safety Friday at the party. Jackson is the SAFE Kids Sumter County coalition coordinator but refers to herself as a “car safety nerd.”

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Marcus Granke, 9, pets Kaos from the K-9 unit of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on Friday. Sgt. Jason Tassone brought Kaos to the Sumter County Library’s wrap-up party at the Wesmark branch for its summer reading program. Participants also saw race cars, got their faces painted, rode a small train around the grounds of the branch, saw a tortoise and frogs and learned about them from a Petco representative, learned how to avoid smoke inhalation in case of a house fire and got their reading awards.

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New PadFone is novel as phone-tablet hybrid In some cases, apps switch to the tablet screen automatically, so you don’t have to restart the video or reopen the NEW YORK — Companies mail app. In other cases, you’ll often blend old products to have to close the app and regive you something new. open it after attaching the This summer, AsusTek phone to the tablet screen. Computer Inc. claims you For apps that have been don’t need both a phone and optimized for tablets, the laya tablet — as long as you get out on the PadFone rearits new PadFone X. The Padranges automatically to use Fone works like any other the extra space. Yet it’s funphone and has a screen that measures 5 inches diagonally. damentally a phone. You can When you want a tablet expe- make calls in tablet mode, using earphones or the derience, you simply slip the phone into a slot on the back vice’s speakerphones. of the tablet display, which is NICE PRICE included. All the apps on the phone now work on the It’s like buying a phone 9-inch tablet. The phone is and getting a tablet for free. what runs the tablet. Available only through

BY ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer

AT&T, the PadFone costs $550 without a contract, or about $100 cheaper than Apple’s iPhone 5s and Samsung’s Galaxy S5. With a two-year service contract, it’s the usual $200 that most carriers charge for a highend phone.

ADVANTAGES Because the two parts count as one device, you don’t need a second data plan, which typically runs $10 a month for a tablet under AT&T’s sharing plans. This setup also ensures that the tablet has cellular connectivity. Many other tablets work only with Wi-Fi. In addition, you don’t need

to install apps twice. Whatever you get on your phone automatically appears on the tablet. You just pick up where you left off whenever you switch, with no need to sync data or settings.

COMPROMISES The phone on the back adds bulk to the tablet. It’s about three-quarters of an inch at the center, where the phone slot is located. It’s also heavy. The combination weighs nearly 1.5 pounds, compared with a pound for the iPad Air.

DO YOU NEED IT? I’m typically a fan of having multiple devices for dif-

ferent circumstances. Here, you’re getting extra thickness and weight in fusing the two gadgets. There’s a case for the PadFone, though, if you’re someone who uses a tablet only at home. You can carry the phone with you during the day and attach it to the tablet screen when you get home. You don’t have to worry about what apps and data are on which device. Asus could have gone further, though, making a range of tablet screens available. You might want a 7-inch screen for reading but a 12inch screen for video. Why not offer choices to mix and match?

Tom Petty’s rock ’n’ roll triumph BY DAVID BAUDER The Associated Press

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Chadwick Boseman is seen in a scene from “Get On Up.” Boseman is electrifying as James Brown in the new biopic of the late singer.

Boseman drips charisma as James Brown in ‘Get On Up’ BY JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer

the dignified Robinson, he’s electrifying as Brown. And just as Brown, in life, upstaged pretty much everyone — including his There’s a delicious moment in “Get bandmates, the Famous Flames — BoseOn Up,” Tate Taylor’s new James Brown biopic, when Brown — played by man does that here. The always excellent Viola Davis plays Brown’s mother, Susie, Chadwick Boseman, in a thrillingly magnetic performance — is about to ap- but since Susie left her son as a boy, we don’t see enough of Davis — just a few pear on the T.A.M.I. Show, a multi-act sad moments from Brown’s hardscrabble concert filmed in 1964. rural youth, and then one excruciating, Backstage, the singer is informed wonderfully played scene later, when she that he and his band won’t be closing the show; that honor will be going to an comes to see her adult son backstage at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. up-and-coming British band called the The central relationship in Brown’s Rolling Stones. Brown shakes off the disappointment and goes out and blows life, though, was with his friend and partner, Bobby Byrd, who stuck with the roof off the place with the force of those growling vocals and explosive, ki- him even as Brown’s ego pushed many away. As Byrd, Nelsan Ellis gives a netic dance moves. Then he saunters thoughtful performance that, appropriover to the Stones, just five skinny ately, grounds the film. (As Brown’s blokes who don’t know what hit them. “Welcome to America,” he says. longtime manager, Dan Aykroyd occaDid he say that in real life? No matter. sionally gets a little hammy.) The scene illustrates Brown’s most imMany biopics of performers follow a portant qualities: his indescribable grating formula: Tough youth, obstadrive as a performer and his almost cles overcome, fame discovered, more blinding charisma. obstacles, descent into old age or worse. For that, kudos go to director Taylor Here, Taylor and talented screenwriters and producers Brian Grazer and Mick Jez Butterworth and John-Henry ButJagger (yes, that Mick Jagger, who’s terworth avoid this by jumping around made no secret of Brown’s influence on in time, ditching chronology for a thematic approach. It can get confusing, his own famous moves.) But none of it but it keeps us on our toes. would work, of course, without BoseThey also have Brown break the man, an actor on a remarkable run of fourth wall at key moments. Alas, this late, playing Jackie Robinson in “42” isn’t done early or frequently enough to and now this. If he was impressive as

feel coherent. Perhaps there just wasn’t time; even at 138 minutes, the film has to barrel through parts of Brown’s long public life. (He died in 2006 at 73.) Luckily, there was time for the scene where an older Brown bursts into a meeting at a building he owns, shooting at the ceiling with a rifle; he’s annoyed someone used his private bathroom. Also memorable: the scene where Brown encounters a young Little Richard (Brandon Smith, highly entertaining), and Brown’s amusingly incongruous appearance in a ski sweater in the 1965 Frankie Avalon film “Ski Party.” Much more harrowing is a scene showing Brown hitting his second wife, DeeDee — a brief evocation of the man’s darker side. Also effective is a tense scene in which Brown forces his band, in rehearsal, to change the sound they’re used to playing. They resist; he wins. And the music does sound fabulous throughout; one imagines Jagger had something to do with that. (The vocals in the film are Brown’s; as for the dance moves, of course, that’s all Boseman.) In the end, we have a portrait that is not uniformly positive — Brown was too complicated for that — yet falls mostly on the kinder side. At one point, Byrd is trying to explain to a frustrated bandmate why he sticks with Brown. “He’s a genius,” Byrd says simply. True enough.

Tom Petty isn’t singing about himself on his new tune, “Forgotten Man,” but he can’t be blamed for thinking like that. The music world has moved on from the days when Tom Petty and his Heartbreakers were among its leaders. So what to do? They can give up, go country, become a walking jukebox or stand and fight. They’ve decided to take a stand, based on the evidence of this stunning new disc. “Hypnotic Eye” is testament to the enduring power of blues-based rock ’n’ roll. The Heartbreakers are among the best rock bands still working, and this disc is the type of showcase it hasn’t had for decades. Mike Campbell’s fluid guitar, Benmont Tench’s unparalleled keyboards, Ron Blair’s surprisingly melodic bass and Steve Ferrone’s drums — it’s a veteran band that plays with confidence and precision. Petty brings the songs, hookladen and filler-free, speaking to the strivers and dreamers who have always made up his audience. The sound is classic but never dated. Were this the summer of 1984, “Faultlines,” “Red River,” “Forgotten Man” and “Sins of My Youth” would be constants on the radio. It’s no fault of his that time and trends are different now. You’d be wise, however, not to forget Tom Petty.

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“Hypnotic Eye,” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, is a testament to the enduring power of bluesbased rock ‘n’ roll.

‘Guardians’ blasts Marvel in a different direction BY DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer BURBANK, Calif. — Despite its flawless superhero pedigree, there’s always been apprehension about “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Since the president of Marvel Studios first teased the possibility of making a movie based on the comic book about a team of intergalactic do-gooders, the proposition has been called risky — by critics, by fans and by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige himself. That never

mattered to writer-director James Gunn, the horror maven best known for 2006’s “Slither.” “I could care less whether people think it’s risky,” Gunn said matter-of-factly earlier this month while reclining in a cushy black chair in a screening room on the Disney lot. It’s the same intimate theater where Gunn recently finished work on digitizing and colorizing “Guardians.” While the ensemble cosmic romp bears similarities to the superhero mash-up “The Avengers,” which earned

more than $1.5 billion worldwide, “Guardians” features more obscure characters from the Marvel mythos and — other than a prologue chronicling the moment Chris Pratt’s young Peter Quill is plucked from Earth — is set entirely in space. There’s no mention of Captain America, no wink from Tony Stark, no baton passed by Thor. “In a lot of ways, it’s not a superhero movie,” said Gunn. “It’s a space adventure. We’re not just doing the Marvel thing again. It’s

different. We’re expanding the Marvel universe. We’re not replicating the Marvel universe in space. We’re going about it in a different way.” Gunn paused and reclined back farther in his chair. “Yeah, it’s probably risky.” Unlike 2012’s “Avengers,” which relied on five decades of superhero history and five films to build up its team, Gunn was tasked with not only adapting a comic series that’s only a few years old but also establishing camaraderie among a band of inter-

stellar rebels that includes a lippy raccoon voiced by Bradley Cooper and a burly alien portrayed by wrestler Dave Bautista. “It’s a challenge because nobody really knows who we are, and the cool thing about that is we’re starting from scratch,” said Bautista, who plays Drax the Destroyer. “We can make it whatever we want it to be. The possibilities are endless when you’re talking about outer space and all these different civilizations. It can go as far as your imagination can go.”

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Timmonsville minister preaches in art, not church Frank Cooper paints at his warehouse in Florence in July. Instead of preaching on Sundays at a local church, he shares the inspiration of Jesus Christ through art. PHOTOS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Painting transforms struggling man’s life FLORENCE (AP) — Timmonsville’s Frank Sylvester Cooper is a nontraditional Christian minister. Instead of preaching on Sundays at a local church, he shares the inspiration of Jesus Christ through art. Art is his ministry. Twenty years ago, Cooper began painting with no formal art training, a talent that he says is God-given. It just took life’s trials and tribulations for him to realize this talent. In 1994, Cooper was living in West Palm Beach, Florida, when his mother died. During that time, he also was experiencing problems within his marriage and battling cancer. Doctors had lost hope. “Painting was an outlet for me,” Cooper said. “It was an inspirational way out.” Cooper said he would paint for encouragement while he was in the midst of his problems. “I didn’t know I had the gift to do this, and I didn’t go to school for it,” Cooper said. “But I just picked up a paint brush and started painting.” While in Florida, Cooper said there were people who wanted to invest in him and his talent, but his poor mindset caused him to reject the offers. “There’s a lady in West Palm Beach who asked to give me a studio and everything I needed,” Cooper said. “She

said she would buy me anything if I would just paint. But with the state of mind I was in, I couldn’t accept. So I came to South Carolina.” Coming to South Carolina was a way for Cooper to escape the life he had in Florida. He said he knew he was dying, and he did not want that to happen in Florida where his children were. “I came here, and I seem like I got more peace,” Cooper said. “I didn’t want to die around my children. I really came here to lay down, but God kept me living.” After Cooper came to South Carolina, he lived alone for 10 years in Lamar. He now lives in Timmonsville with his significant other. It took years after his move to South Carolina for Cooper to pick up a paint

brush again. “The pictures I was painting were so sad, so I quit for almost 18 years,” Cooper said. “Recently, I just got inspired to go back to it to share it to the world.” Instead of going to the local art supply store to buy a canvas, paint and brushes, Cooper uses whatever resources he has nearby to create his artwork. He said he hand makes his canvases and tries to only use oil paints. “My picture frames are basically old window frames,” Cooper said. “A guy gave them to me. Eventually, I’ll start painting on canvas and get beautiful frames, but now I use whatever resources I have. Just basically stuff people gave me.” Cooper has completed nearly 130

Frank Cooper is seen with his paintings in Florence. He has had no formal art training.

paintings, including 90 within the past two years. He has only recently gotten to the point where he is able to part with them. “I haven’t been selling them, because really, they’re personal to me,” Cooper said. “I really want to share them with other people, but I just don’t want to give them away. They mean so much to me.” A few of Cooper’s pictures are displayed at Thieves Market in Florence. Annette Martin, an associate at the antique store, said Cooper comes in several times a week and talks with her and the other associates. One day, Cooper told William Goins, the owner of the store, about his obsession with painting. “He asked William if he could bring some of his paintings and try to sell them,” Martin said. “William told him to bring in some and we would give it a try. To say the least, we were all impressed.” Customers often remark about “the interesting pictures displayed in the store,” Martin said. “You will be impressed with his beautiful colors and handmade canvases and frames, and most of all, the heart shown in each one of his beautiful creations,” Martin said. Cooper said he spends nearly all day painting at a warehouse he rents in Florence. He said he goes there to pray, read his Bible and to thank God for being merciful to him. “Basically I stay all day until night. It’s an everyday thing for me,” Cooper said.

Couple channel grief into retreat for veterans OCQUEOC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Before shipping out for Iraq, Army Sgt. Trevor Blumberg asked his father to do two things if he didn’t return: Look after his puppy, Scrappy, and “take care of my guys.” Blumberg, a 22-year-old paratrooper known to his guys in the storied 82nd Airborne as “Blum,” was killed days after deploying by a roadside bomb that tore through his Humvee. In the decade since, Terry and Jan Blumberg have dutifully honored their son’s wishes by using Trevor’s death benefits and insurance money to build a 3,500-squarefoot house on 12 acres in northern Michigan that doubles as their retirement home and a retreat for those who defend the country. For the past two years, veterans who served post-Sept. 11, 2001, have been welcome to stay for free at the threebedroom Ocqueoc Township home for up to five days. “We made a promise to Trevor,” Terry Blumberg said.

The Blumbergs, church volunteers and veterans’ group members, toiled for years to build “Blum’s Landing,” which is tucked back from a dirt road and nestled among trees, with Orchard Lake around back. Guests eat, rest and play alongside the Blumbergs and Scrappy, who is now a 12-yearold light brown Staffordshire terrier that follows Terry Blumberg around everywhere with tail wagging. Terry Blumberg, who fought in the Vietnam War, said the loss of their son is “never going to stop hurting,” but he and his wife take satisfaction in knowing they are doing what Trevor would have wanted by hosting those who shared his mission. He said the retreat’s woodsy setting is perfect for the veterans who stay there to decompress. “It gives people a place to relax and come down and maybe clear their head,” he said. “When I came back (from Vietnam), going out in the woods was one of the ways I

took care of my problems.” Richard Dunkley, a veteran from Linden, Michigan, who earned his family’s July stay at the home by serving as an Army supply specialist in Afghanistan, said the Blumbergs’ tribute to their son is “moving, from one soldier to another.” He, his wife, Mary, and their 12-year-old son, Sam, took a pontoon boat ride, kayaked and relaxed on the porch. Although they didn’t know their hosts well at the start of their stay, it wasn’t long before the Dunkleys and Blumbergs were laughing and talking over

lunch at the dining room table like old friends. They shared war stories (Mary Dunkley was a Marine during Desert Storm) but also discussed less weighty topics, such as this

summer’s hungry mosquitoes. “There’s joy every time we have someone come in here,” said Jan Blumberg, a longtime elementary school teacher and principal.

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Ebola moving faster than control efforts

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Dawson Jope, center, poses with the daughter of his host family, Nancy Bartholomew, left, and her cousins Andala, right, and Solomon, front, in Bo, Sierra Leone. The 25-yearold from Carmichael, California, is one of hundreds of Peace Corps volunteers being evacuated from three West African nations affected by Ebola.

Families await evacueesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arrival Peace Corps volunteers escape spread of deadly new outbreak CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Families in the United States expect to be reunited as early as this weekend with some of the more than 300 Peace Corps volunteers being evacuated from three West African nations affected by the worst recorded Ebola outbreak in history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did really have faith in the Peace Corps that if things would become dangerous, they would do what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re now doing,â&#x20AC;? said Mirna Jope of Carmichael, California, whose 25-year-old son called home Thursday after learning he would be leaving Sierra Leone. In his personal blog, Dawson Jope described the Peace Corpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; withdrawal of all its workers from Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia as â&#x20AC;&#x153;testament to the deadly potential and spread of the disease,â&#x20AC;? noting the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first

priority is volunteersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; safety. More than 700 people have died in four countries since cases first emerged in March. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure most of you have many, many questions. I have some answers, but not the time at the moment to present them all because me and my fiftyfour other colleagues are in the hectic process of preparing for our evacuation of country,â&#x20AC;? Jope wrote in a Thursday blog entry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That statement alone does not come close to conveying the maelstrom of stresses that have been placed upon all of us so quickly thrust into this situation. Just know that we are all safe and healthy, and will soon be back in country.â&#x20AC;? A Peace Corps spokeswoman said the organization is working to bring the volunteers home as quickly as possible. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical officers are assessing volunteers before their departure as a precaution.

ra Leone, 156 in Liberia and one in Nigeria. Two American health workers in Liberia have been infected, and an American man of Liberian descent died in Nigeria from the disease, health authorities there say. Plans were underway to bring the two American aid workers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nancy Writebol and Dr. Kent Brantly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; back to the U.S. A small private jet based in Atlanta has been dispatched to Liberia. Officials said the jet was outfitted with a special, portable tent designed for transporting patients with highly infectious diseases. While health officials say the virus is transmitted only through direct contact with bodily fluids, many sick patients have refused to go to isolation centers and have infected family members and other caregivers. The fatality rate has been about 60 percent, and the scenes of patients bleeding from the eyes, mouth and ears has led many relatives to keep their sick family members at home instead. Sierra Leone is now sending teams door to door in search of Ebola patients and others who have been exposed to the disease. Chan emphasized Friday that the general public â&#x20AC;&#x153;is not at high risk of infectionâ&#x20AC;? but also said the Ebola virus should not be allowed to circulate widely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Constant mutation and adaptation are the survival mechanisms of viruses and other microbes,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must not give this virus opportunities to deliver more surprises.â&#x20AC;? Randy Schoepp, chief of diagnostics at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, which is running the only lab in Liberia testing Ebola samples, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The virus is getting to large, dense, city areas. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re now getting samples (to test) from all over.â&#x20AC;?

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 700 people in West Africa is moving faster than efforts to control the disease, the head of the World Health Organization warned as presidents from the affected countries met Friday in Guineaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital. Dr. Margaret Chan, the WHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director general, said the meeting in Conakry â&#x20AC;&#x153;must be a turning pointâ&#x20AC;? in the battle against Ebola, which is now sickening people in three African capitals for the first time in history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the situation continues to deteriorate, the consequences can be catastrophic in terms of lost lives but also severe socio-economic disruption and a high risk of spread to other countries,â&#x20AC;? she said, as the WHO formally launched a $100 million response plan that includes deploying hundreds more health care workers. Medecins Sans Frontieres, also known as Doctors Without Borders, said the WHO pledge â&#x20AC;&#x153;needs to translate to immediate and effective action.â&#x20AC;? While the group has deployed some 550 health workers, it said it did not have the resources to expand further. Doctors Without Borders said its teams are overwhelmed with new Ebola patients in Sierra Leone and that the situation in Liberia is now â&#x20AC;&#x153;dire.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the last weeks, there has been a significant surge in the epidemic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the number of cases has increased dramatically in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and the disease has spread to many more villages and towns,â&#x20AC;? the organization said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a lull in new cases in Guinea, there has been a resurgence in infections and deaths in the past week.â&#x20AC;? At least 729 people have died since cases first emerged in March: 339 in Guinea, 233 in Sier-

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WANNA M. ELLIOTT LEXINGTON — Services for Wanna Mary Morris Elliott, 81, of Lexington, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Interment will be held at 4 p.m. in New Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, 7169 Salem Road, Turbeville, SC 29162.

LILA BELL EDMOND BISHOPVILLE — Lila Bell Edmond entered eternal rest on July 25, 2014, at her residence in Lynchburg. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

QUAMANE HALLEY BISHOPVILLE — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Quamane Halley, who passed away on July 31, 2014. The family is receiving friends at 151 Lila D. Lane in the Egypt area. Services are incomplete and will be announced later by New Life Funeral Services LLC of Bishopville.

GERTRUDE W. BENBOW Gertrude Watt Benbow, 93, widow of William W. Benbow Jr., passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Elwyn Morgan Watt and Olivia Gertrude Ridgill Watt. Mrs. Benbow was a member of First Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Trudy Troublefield (Ed) of Greenwood, Nancy Richbourg of Lawrenceville, Geor-

gia, and Jan Riddle (Ned) of Edisto Island; four sisters, Marguerite Huggins, Roberta Singleton and Tona Chandler (Pat), all of Sumter, and Vera Stokes Bradham of Atlanta, Georgia; two brothers, Thomas Watt (Nene) and E.M. Watt (Patsy), both of Sumter; a stepsister, Iris Mills of Mayesville; two stepbrothers, Frank Singleton of Chapin and Bob Singleton of Florida; sister-inlaw, Sarah Benbow of Raleigh, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Kim T. Williams, Craig Troublefield, Gee Richbourg, Jay Richbourg, Emily R. Turner and Elliott Riddle; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Caroleigh Jackson McElveen, Clyde Watt Hook, Wylma Watt Ridgeway and Edna Watt Touchberry; one brother, John A. Watt Sr.; and one stepbrother, William Singleton. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Pat Chandler officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers will be Craig Troublefield, Gee Richbourg, Jay Richbourg, Elliott Riddle, Mark Williams and Greyson Williams. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151. 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014 Bradford Cemetery. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

LEILA S. FOWLER

AMELIA EPPS Amelia “Melia” Epps died on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Windsor Manor in Manning. She was born on July 18, 1929, in Alcolu, a daughter of the late Dock and Lillie Mae Epps. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Charles Epps of the home; a special niece, Ruthie Mae McClary of Sumter; a special nephew, Richard “Bubba” McClary of Sumter; two sisters-in-law, Dorthy Epps of Sumter and Johnnie Mae Epps of New York; two special friends, Pattie McDonald and Henry Peterson, both of Sumter; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Mary Jane McClary, Anna Terry, Charlotte Allen, Lillie Mae Zimmerman and Sarah Pearson; and four brothers, John Epps, Ceasan Epps, David Epps and Dock Epps Jr. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Marion H. Newton, pastor, Minister Edmond Hamilton officiating, assisted by the Revs. Nate Brock and Emerald Glover, and Ministers Randolph Green and E. Brunson. The body will be placed in the church at noon until the hour of service. Interment will follow in

Leila S. Fowler, 53, wife of Willie Delgar Fowler Jr., died on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late R.L. and Marjorie Smith Singletary. She was a member of Bethesda Church of God. Survivors include her husband of Sumter; two sons, William Austin Fowler and Joseph Colby Fowler, both of Sumter; a sister, Gail Skipper (Bubba) of Conway; a brother, Jim Singletary (Lynn) of Pennsylvania; a niece, Dana Lynn Singletary; mother-inlaw, Shirley Stone Fowler of Sumter; and a sister-in-law, Susan Fowler Turner of Sumter. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday at Bethesda Church of God with the Rev. Al Sims officiating. Memorials may be made to Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

JOHN DRAYTON JR. John Drayton Jr. was born on May 7, 1926, in Clarendon County, to the late John Sr. and Delia Mitchell Drayton. On July 28, 2014, he entered eternal rest. He was a life member of Antioch AME Church. His education was obtained in the public schools of Clarendon County. He is survived by a loving wife of 63 years, Mary Ellen Ragin Drayton of the home; a

devoted daughter, Emma Thomas of Sumter; a grandson, Tracy B. (Shakella) Alexander of Atlanta, Georgia; a granddaughter, Charletta (Teman) Darville of Glen Allen, Virginia; eight greatgrandchildren; four greatgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Hampton and Edith Richardson, both of Pinewood; one brother, Irvin (Lue Ethel) Drayton of Pinewood; a son-in-law, Charles Adams; brothers-in-law, Levi Black and Paul William Hill; sistersin-law, Betty Ruth (Truman) Gordon, Jannie Mae Felder, Sandy and Sandra McDonald and Mary (Willie) Bagley; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Geneva Drayton Adams, and six sibling. Public viewing will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Antioch AME Church, Pinewood, with Pastor Earl Clark, Bishop Leroy T. James, Elder Warren Hatcher, the Rev. Rufus Gaymon, the Rev. William Green and the Rev. Richard A. McKnight. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 1547 Drayton McKnight Road, Pinewood. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

HENRY A. ARDIS Henry Allen Ardis, 75, died on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

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Sumter may not be able to make any changes to rules regarding firearms in city parks, according to a 2010 state attorney general’s opinion. The city’s legal office is reviewing what, if any, measures the city may be able to take in response to a man shooting and killing an unleashed dog in Memorial Park last week.

PARKS FROM PAGE A1 government’s attempt to ban firearms from public property. In 2009, Oconee County sought the attorney general’s opinion on banning concealed weapons from its recreation area on Lake Hartwell. At the time, the office said the ban was permissible because state law allows “a private property owner or person in legal possession or control” of a property to decide whether to allow CWP holders to enter the property. But after a request for clarification by a state legislator, the state’s top legal office officially changed its mind a year later and reinterpreted the law. “In our opinion, the better reading is that the provisions of (the law)… should be read together so as to only be applicable to private property owners,” McMaster’s opinion reads. “(A)s a result, a local governing body, such as a county, may not enact any regulation dealing with the carrying of concealed weapons, such as in a county park.” The opinion may sound definitive on the city’s ability to do anything on concealed carry, but Shytle stressed he is still researching the issue and hasn’t

‘We try to make our parks safe. There are very few incidents in our parks. The situation that happened was very unfortunate, but the dog was not on a leash, and if the law had been followed, it might have been avoided.’ JOE McELVEEN Mayor of Sumter reached a definite conclusion. “An attorney general’s opinion is advisory, so it’s not binding. It’s not like a court decision,” Shytle said. “But it does shed light on the interpretation of state law.” Sumter does already have some ordinances regulating firearms on the books. Ordinance 54-153 restates the language in state law

that prohibits carrying or displaying weapons in public buildings or adjacent areas. Mayor Joe McElveen thinks that language could include city parks that adjoin public facilities, such as Swan Lake and the Visitors Center. “That could be broad enough to cover those parks without getting into the right to carry,” McElveen said. Likewise, Ordinance 54-155 penalizes discharging a firearm in city limits except “in cases of urgent necessity.” Together, those injunctions may be enough to meet the city’s public safety goals. “My conclusion is that the ordinances we have are adequate,” McElveen said. “If someone possesses a firearm in those situations, there could be charges, but that’s the police and the prosecutor’s decision.” In the meantime, officials want to reassure residents the city’s parks are not a dangerous place for their pets or families to visit. “We try to make our parks safe. There are very few incidents in our parks,” he said. “The situation that happened was very unfortunate, but the dog was not on a leash, and if the law had been followed, it might have been avoided.”

a looming blood shortage, leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give.” McKee, who is type A negative, first gave blood in 1965 while he was in the Navy. In the ’80s, he was living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and he started to donate regularly. “I was up to 7 gallons by the time I moved to South Carolina, and I continued to donate,” McKee said. In 2002, he UPCOMING BLOOD started doDRIVES nating plate• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at lets and Jehovah Missionary Baptist whole blood Church, 805 S. Harvin St. alternately, • 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday but he evenat First Citizens Bank, 114 S. Main tually St., Bishopville switched to just platelets. • Aug. 20 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, 129 N. “Platelets Washington St. Call (803) 774must be 9079 for an appointment. transfused within five days of donation, so donations are always needed,” Overmyer said. McKee is now up to more than 130 donations of platelets, he said. While blood can only be donated about every 56 days for the body to replenish itself, platelets can be given every seven days. However, the Red Cross recommends donating platelets no more than 24 times a year, McKee said, so he goes about every two weeks to Columbia to donate. “Because of the equipment needed, they can’t put platelet collection in every town,” he said. “I think there is one in Florence also.” The Columbia Donation Center is located at 2751 Bull St., and the Florence Donation Center is located at 1555-B W. Palmetto St. While donating whole blood is one stick and takes less than 10 minutes to extract a pint, McKee said, a platelet donation takes two sticks and usually about 100 minutes to complete. TVs and DVDs are available to watch while you wait, or you are welcome to work on a computer or read, he said. He began to donate in honor of Jacqueline Gordon, a girl who lived about 10 miles from his hometown of Washington, Pennsylvania. She had leukemia at 8 and again at 16. “Her mother had a blog on my hometown paper online,” McKee said. “I attended her high school graduation party. I happened to be home at that time. I spoke to her mother on the phone, and she invited me. I was really happy I was there to meet her. She’s attending college and is engaged to be married now.” He encourages others to give. “Please donate,” McKee said. “I say a few seconds of pain from actually inserting the needle is worth it (when) you know the benefits people who need blood or platelets derive. Some people have a fear of needles, and they just won’t do it. If it was a personal situation, they would be there, but it’s up to the individual.” For more information or to schedule a donation, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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FYI Hospice Care of Sumter LLC is in need of volunteers in Sumter and surrounding counties. Opportunities available for you to use your time and talents to be of assistance include reading, musical talents, companionship, light housekeeping, etc. Contact Joyce Blanding at (803) 8835606 or hospicecareofsumter@yahoo.com. Agape Hospice is in need of volunteers. Whether your passion is baking, knitting, reading, singing, etc., Agape Hospice can find a place for you. Contact Thandi Blanding at (803) 774-1075, (803) 260-3876 or tblanding@agapsenior. com. Hospice Care of South Carolina is in need of volunteers in Sumter County. Do you have one extra hour a week? Opportunities are available for patient/family companionship, administrative support, meal preparation, light household projects, student education and various other tasks. Contact Whitney Rogers, regional volunteer coordinator, at (843) 409-7991 or whitney. rogers@hospicecare.net. Amedisys Hospice is in need of volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include 1) special projects of baking, sewing, knitting, crafts, carpentry and yard work; 2) administrative/office duties of copying, light filing and answering phones; and 3) patient companionship — develop one-on-one relationships with hospice patients (training provided free of charge). Contact Rhoda Keefe, volunteer coordinator, at (803) 469-3047 or rhonda.keefe@ amedisys.com. Hospice Care of Tri-County is in need of volunteers. Volunteers offer support, companionship and care to the caregiver by running errands, reading to patients, listening and just being there for patients who need companionship. All you need is a willing heart and some time to give to others. No medical background is required. Hospice Care of Tri-County will provide you with the tools you need to become a hospice volunteer. Call Carol Tindal at (803) 905-7720. ROAD to RECOVERY is in need of volunteers in the Sumter area. The program provides cancer patients with transportation to and from treatments. Call the American Cancer Society at (803) 7501693. Sumter Newcomers Club welcomes new residents (and even some longtime residents) with coffees and luncheons each month. Call Anna Nunnery at (803) 4690143 or Jeanne Bessel at (803) 469-0598. OASIS Care provides free medical and dental care for qualifying persons living with HIV and AIDS. Call LaVonda Johnson at (803) 775-8523. The Rise and Shine Call Program, sponsored by LifeLine

Senior Services Inc., is a free service that provides a daily “reassurance” call to older adults who live alone in the community. Call (803) 7747414 for details or to sign up. The Westside Neighborhood Association meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. The Christian Golfers’ Association (CGA) meets at 8 a.m. each Tuesday for Bible study. The group meets at the CGA office in Dillon Park. Refreshments provided and golf after Bible study. Call (803) 773-2171. UAW Eastern Carolina International Retirees Council meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the VFW in Little River. All UAW retirees are welcome. Call Bob Artus at (803) 4813622. The Ballard-Palmer-Bates American Legion Post 202 meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Post, 310 Palmetto St. All veterans are welcome. Call (803) 773-4811. The Civil Air Patrol Sumter Composite Squadron meets from 7 to 9 p.m. each Monday at the Sumter Airport. Contact Jared Buniel at (803) 481-7915 or JaredLotR@juno. com. Visit www.scwg.cap. gov/sumter/. The Palmetto PC Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Capital Senior Center in Columbia. Club details can be found at http://palmettopc.org/ home/. The Sumter James R. Clark Sickle Cell Memorial Foundation, 337 Manning Ave., offers free Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait screenings to the Sumter and Clarendon communities. For appointments, call (803) 774-6181. The DAV will have certified volunteers to assist all veterans in filing claims with the VA from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the VA Clinic, 407 N. Salem St., and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays at the Chapter 5 home, 18 Hardpack Drive, off of S.C. 441, behind Shaw Air Force Base. Call L. Pearson at (803) 499-9596 or Paul Fisher at (803) 840-1001. The American Red Cross has a permanent blood service located at 1155 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 2. For information on donating blood, call (803) 775-2364. Blood can be donated for the general population or for your own surgery. The National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina is in need of unwanted vehicles — even ones that don’t run. The car will be towed at no charge to you and you will be provided with a possible tax deduction. The donated vehicle will be sold at auction or recycled for salvageable parts. For information, call (800) 488-2277.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make positive EUGENIA LAST changes. Get involved in activities that interest you. Expand your circle of friends and look for ways to increase your knowledge and expertise. Socializing will lead to romance and a positive lifestyle change.

that will help you get ahead professionally should be dealt with before you move on to personal plans. Being responsible will boost your reputation, resulting in consideration for advancement. Don’t let personal demands hold you back.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will have a tendency to overreact or to take on too much. Personal change must be done for the right reason. Ulterior motives are present and questionable. Don’t let emotions interfere with what’s best for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Plan a day trip or a neighborhood party. Expanding your circle of friends will lead to exciting new opportunities and a change in the way you do things at home. Good fortune is heading your way. Embrace the future with optimism. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put time and effort into self-improvement. A creative outlet will help you calm your emotions and ease stress. Look for a way to turn something you enjoy doing into a prosperous venture. Love is in the stars. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t take on so much that you aren’t able to fulfill your domestic obligations. You owe it to those who depend on you to take care of business before you pursue personal pleasures. Organization will help you fit everything into your schedule. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Ease into any obligation with caution. Helping others is fine, but not at the expense of ignoring your needs. A last-minute change of plans will influence the way someone feels about you. Show compassion and nurture important relationships. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Anything

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Observe what others do and say. Taking a back seat or spending time quietly working on home improvement projects will keep you out of trouble and help you raise your standard of living. A physical transformation will result in compliments. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Financial opportunities are present. Focus on your assets and how you can make them grow. Home improvement projects or a residential move will help you build a solid and stable economic future. Charity begins at home.

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

A couple of thunderstorms

Cloudy with a couple of t-storms

Some sun, a couple of t-storms

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

A t-storm around, mainly later

A t-storm in spots in the p.m.

83°

70°

84° / 71°

85° / 69°

88° / 70°

92° / 71°

Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 50%

Chance of rain: 40%

Winds: ENE 4-8 mph

Winds: ENE 3-6 mph

Winds: NNE 4-8 mph

Winds: NE 4-8 mph

Winds: ENE 3-6 mph

Winds: SW 3-6 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 81/67 Spartanburg 82/67

Greenville 78/66

Columbia 85/72

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

Sumter 83/70

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 84/69

ON THE COAST

Charleston 85/74

Today: A couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm. High 84 to 88. Sunday: A couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm. High 83 to 87.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 83/69/t 84/61/pc 88/69/pc 82/61/t 88/73/pc 86/69/pc 87/74/c 75/68/r 92/75/t 79/68/r 99/78/t 76/60/pc 78/69/t

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.82 75.32 75.23 97.41

24-hr chg +0.03 +0.05 +0.11 +0.13

Sunrise 6:34 a.m. Moonrise 12:34 p.m.

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

1.27" 0.61" 0.19" 24.24" 34.87" 28.53"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

84° 71° 90° 69° 105° in 1980 59° in 1997

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

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 83/70/pc 83/64/pc 91/68/s 82/62/pc 90/73/pc 84/67/c 86/74/t 79/68/c 92/74/t 81/70/t 96/81/t 76/61/pc 83/72/t

Myrtle Beach 84/73

Manning 84/71

Today: A couple of thunderstorms. Winds northeast 3-6 mph. Sunday: A thunderstorm. Winds eastnortheast 3-6 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 83/71

Bishopville 84/71

Sunset 8:22 p.m. Moonset 11:59 p.m.

First

Full

Last

New

Aug. 3

Aug. 10

Aug. 17

Aug 25

TIDES

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 2.83 -0.07 19 2.68 -2.39 14 2.79 -0.35 14 5.25 +3.22 80 76.78 +0.18 24 5.86 +0.33

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sun.

High 1:20 a.m. 2:04 p.m. 2:05 a.m. 2:54 p.m.

Ht. 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.9

Low 8:20 a.m. 8:57 p.m. 9:06 a.m. 9:53 p.m.

Ht. 0.3 0.8 0.3 0.8

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 75/62/t 83/67/t 84/70/t 86/73/t 84/75/t 85/74/t 79/66/t 83/68/t 85/72/t 81/70/t 79/70/t 81/71/t 81/70/t

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 78/63/t 84/68/pc 85/68/t 87/73/t 83/74/t 86/74/t 80/66/t 84/69/pc 86/72/t 83/70/t 79/68/t 82/70/t 83/70/t

City Florence Gainesville Gastonia Goldsboro Goose Creek Greensboro Greenville Hickory Hilton Head Jacksonville, FL La Grange Macon Marietta

Today Hi/Lo/W 83/71/t 91/72/t 78/66/t 79/71/t 85/74/t 77/65/t 78/66/t 77/64/t 86/75/t 89/73/t 86/69/t 83/69/t 82/67/t

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 84/71/t 88/71/t 79/66/t 81/69/t 86/74/t 81/66/t 80/67/t 80/65/t 85/75/t 87/72/t 85/69/pc 83/69/c 83/69/pc

City Marion Mt. Pleasant Myrtle Beach Orangeburg Port Royal Raleigh Rock Hill Rockingham Savannah Spartanburg Summerville Wilmington Winston-Salem

Today Hi/Lo/W 79/63/t 87/74/t 84/73/t 84/72/t 87/75/t 77/68/t 77/66/t 82/69/t 88/73/t 82/67/t 85/74/t 81/71/t 77/65/t

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 83/65/t 86/73/t 83/73/t 85/71/t 87/73/t 82/68/t 80/66/t 85/68/t 87/73/t 85/68/t 86/75/t 82/71/t 81/66/t

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

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 FRIDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

4-18-30-34-35 PowerUp: 2

13-30-42-49-53 Powerball: 29 Powerplay: 3

PICK 3 FRIDAY

PICK 4 FRIDAY

6-7-3 and 9-1-2

4-5-9-1 and 6-4-7-3

MEGAMILLIONS numbers were unavailable at press time.

SPCA CAT OF THE WEEK

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Lots can happen in the romance department depending on how you handle emotional situations. Don’t jump to conclusions or disregard what someone you love is trying to tell you. Be receptive to the needs of others. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can make positive changes regarding your future if you look into financial investment opportunities. A chance to develop something you enjoy doing will arise. A change in vocation or a work-related partnership would be positive as well as lucrative. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Settlements, contracts and issues concerning money will take a favorable turn. Plan to celebrate with the people you most enjoy spending time with. Love and romance are in the stars and will lead to greater personal security.

Abby, a spayed 2-year-old calico and white American shorthair, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is housebroken, affectionate, active and gentle. Abby is playful and loves cat toys. She adores human attention. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

SECTION

Tour refutes report of Johnson’s failed drug test B2

Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014

PREP FOOTBALL

Day for new beginnings

DENNIS BRUNSON / THE SUMTER ITEM

First-year Crestwood High School head football coach Roosevelt Nelson, back right, watches over the opening day of practice on Friday at CHS.

Crestwood opens practice under first-year head coach with different offensive scheme BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com

Yes, the Crestwood Knights varsity football team will look different and have its challenges, but it’s how it responds to adversity that will define it, according to new head coach Roosevelt Nelson. “I’m just trying to go out there and work on the game, and do it the right way,” Nelson said on Friday following

Gone are 33 seniors, a 100win head coach in Keith Crolley and the end of the Wing-T offense. Returning is a plethora of youth, a major FCS commitment and the defending Region VI-3A champion.

the Knights’ first day of practice. “We’re not going to worry about playing outside of our control. I’m not adding any pressure on myself or my staff or the kids. I’m trying to go out there and play solid football and focus on one game at a time.” The Knights will run a combination of a pistol and spread

offense after 16 years of using the run-heavy Wing-T under Crolley. However, don’t worry about them abandoning the run, not with North Carolina commitment Ty’Son Williams returning for his senior season after two 1,000-yard rushing seasons. “I do want to put some of my kids in space,” Nelson said

of implementing the new offense. “We do have some kids that can take advantage of space, but at the same time we’re still going to run the football. “Crestwood has been known for running the football and that’s something

SEE BEGINNINGS, PAGE B4

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

YOUTH BASEBALL

Tigers focus on QBs again

Sumter Junior Dixie Boys eager for 2nd chance at World Series title

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press CLEMSON — Clemson’s focus at the start of fall camp is again on its quarterbacks, though for a different reason than the previous two seasons. Then it was seeing how far recordbreaking passer Tajh Boyd could lead the Tigers. Now, it’s about who will follow Boyd behind center and to see if he can keep Clemson’s high-energy offense on the move. The Tigers hit the field Friday for the start of fall

camp as the Thin Lizzy tune “The Boys Are Back In Town’’ blared in the team’s practice facility. Not all the guys are back, though, leaving questions among Clemson fans whether the potent offense will take a few steps back. Senior Cole Stoudt won the job in the spring after spending the past three seasons as Boyd’s backup. He will be pressured by freshman Deshaun Watson, one of the country’s top prep prospects who accounted for Georgia state

SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson quarterback Cole Stoudt, right, throws a pass during the team’s opening practice on Friday in Clemson.

USC FOOTBALL

Carolina high on expectations, low on star players BY JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press COLUMBIA — South Carolina opened its first practice of fall camp Friday with a lot of expectations, but not a lot of superstars. It was a typical first practice for coach Steve Spurrier. He had something to complain about as both his centers bounced simple shotgun snaps to the quarterbacks. He also praised backup quarterback Con-

nor Mitch, saying he must have practiced hard over the summer and listened to startSPURRIER er Dylan Thompson. And Spurrier had his typical first practice all-around assessment. “Defense looked fast. They were flying around. Nobody got hurt, so it’s a good practice when that happens,” Spurrier said. This is an unusual sea-

son for South Carolina. The Gamecocks are coming off an 11-2 finish, continuing an unprecedented stretch of four seasons of winning 11 games. That consistency helped make South Carolina the pick to win its division in the Southeastern Conference, despite losing starters like NFL No. 1 pick Jadeveon Clowney and quarterback Connor Shaw. Shaw and Clowney jerseys dominated the crowd of several hundred watching

the practice, while jerseys for this year’s players couldn’t be found. The player most likely to have an award-wining season, running back Mike Davis, sat out of practice with a pulled hamstring. Davis, who ran for 1,183 yards last season, hopes to be back to practice next week, Spurrier said. “There’s nothing we can do about it. He’s getting treatment. He says he’ll be

SEE USC, PAGE B3

John Holladay has been here before. In 2012, the Sumter Junior Dixie Boys won the World Series with Holladay serving as an assistant coach. “That was a special group,” said Holladay, who is the head coach for the ‘14 edition. “This is a special group, too.” Perhaps very special. A lot of the players on this year’s Junior Boys team were the same ones that won the state title last season and finished as World Series runner-ups in the Dixie Boys division. “We were pretty much a flip of the coin away from going to the championship last year,” pitcher Trent Frye said. “So we wanted to get back there this year and win it. “That’s part of what’s driven us all season.” Frye and company will have that opportunity starting today as they begin play in the Junior Boys World Series in Bossier City, La. Sumter faces the squad from Dothan, Ala., at 1 p.m. “You don’t get to the World Series by accident, so all of the kids we have on this team are very good,” Holladay said. “We’ll need a little luck, but mostly we just have to play well and play as a team.” That hasn’t been a problem so far this season. Most of the players

SEE SUMTER, PAGE B3

SPORTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

SCOREBOARD

PRO GOLF

TV, RADIO TODAY

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The PGA Tour rebutted a report on Friday that claimed Dustin Johnson was suspended because of a failed drug test.

Tour rebuts report Johnson suspended Golf.com story claimed S.C. native failed drug test BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press AKRON, Ohio — The PGA Tour rebutted a published report Friday that Dustin Johnson has been suspended for failing a drug test. Johnson said in a vague statement issued by his management company that he would take a leave of absence effective immediately to seek professional help for “personal challenges.’’ The announcement Thursday brought an abrupt end to his PGA Tour season, knocking him out of the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup. Golf.com reported Friday that the tour suspended Johnson for six

months. It cited an unidentified source as saying Johnson failed a drug test for the third time. “With regards to media reports that Dustin Johnson has been suspended by the PGA Tour, this is to clarify that Mr. Johnson has taken a voluntary leave of absence and is not under a suspension from the PGA Tour,’’ the tour’s statement said. It was rare for the tour to comment on any matters related to potential discipline. On Thursday, after Johnson announced his leave of absence, the only statement from the tour was that it had “nothing to add’’ and that it wished him well and looked forward to his return. The PGA Tour began drug testing in July 2008. One year later, PGA

Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem was asked to confirm that there had been no positive tests in the first year from either recreational or performance-enhancing drugs. He drew a distinction between the two. “I said we have had no positive tests with respect to performance enhancing. We may have had some test results that trouble us in other areas that we treat in a different bucket,’’ Finchem said in July 2009. “But we don’t publicize those. We treat those as conduct unbecoming. If we get a test like that, we will consider it conduct becoming, and what are our choices? We can suspend a player. We can fine a player. We can do both of those and put a player into treatment.’’

SPORTS ITEMS

Garcia shoots 61 for Firestone lead AKRON, Ohio — Sergio Garcia has tied the course record at Firestone by closing with seven straight birdies for a 9-under 61. The record-tying round Friday gave Garcia a 3-shot lead over Justin Rose going into the weekend at the Bridgestone Invitational. The Spaniard broke the record on the back nine with a 27. He ended GARCIA his day in style, making a 25-foot putt on the 17th hole and a 20-footer on the 18th. The only hole on the back nine that Garcia did not make birdie was No. 11 — he missed from 15 feet from just off the green. Tiger Woods shot a 71 and was 10 shots behind.

DAWSON LEADS 3M CHAMPIONSHIP BLAINE, Minn. — Tuesday qualifier Marco Dawson shot a 9-under 63 on Friday to take the lead in the Champions Tour’s 3M Championship, leaving Bernhard Langer a stroke back five days after the German star’s recordbreaking victory in the Senior British Open. Dawson birdied three of his first four holes and chipped in for eagle on No. 18. After a birdie on the par-5 third hole, he birdied three of his final four holes. Langer was tied for second with

Jeff Maggert, Rocco Mediate and Vijay Singh.

SHS SWIM PRACTICE SET The Sumter High School swim team begin practice on Monday at 4 p.m. at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center. Those who are interested need a current physical, insurance and permission forms completed. Those things can be picked up at the school or can be downloaded from the Sumter School District website. The team is open to both boys and girls in grades 7-12 in the district. For more information, contact head coach Cathy Kirkhart at cathykirkhart@yahoo.com.

SHS CROSS COUNTY PRACTICE SET The Sumter High School boys and girls cross country teams will begin practice on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at the picnic shelter behind the school. All runners need to have a physical. For more information, contact head coach Jimmy Watson at Jimmy.Watson@sumterschools.net.

MAYEWOOD FOOTBALL PRACTICE SET Mayewood Middle School will begin football practice on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the school. For more information, contact head coach Ronnie Brown at (803) 495-8014. From staff, wire reports

MLB ROUNDUP

Byrd homer lifts Phillies past Nationals 2-1 WASHINGTON — Marlon Byrd hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, Roberto Hernandez pitched eight strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Friday night. Grady Sizemore and Cody Asche had two hits apiece for Philadelphia. Hernandez (6-8) allowed an unearned run on five singles.

GIANTS 5 METS 1 NEW YORK — Ryan Vogelsong pitched a 2-hitter, Hunter Pence had a triple and three RBI and San Francisco beat the New York Mets 5-1. ORIOLES 2 MARINERS 1

BALTIMORE — WeiYin Chen won his fifth consecutive start and had eight strikeouts to lead Baltimore to a 2-1

victory over Seattle. THURSDAY DODGERS 2 BRAVES 1 LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw scattered nine hits and struck out nine to push his winning streak to 10 games, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 2-1 on Thursday to complete a 3-game sweep.

From wire reports

9 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series GoBowling.com 400 Practice from Long Pond, Pa. (ESPN2). 10 a.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 150 Pole Qualifying from Long Pond, Pa. (FOX SPORTS 1). 11 a.m. -- Youth Baseball: National Youth Championship Under-12 Finals (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 11:30 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series GoBowling.com 400 Practice from Long Pond, Pa. (ESPN2). Noon – PGA Golf: WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Third Round from Akron, Ohio (GOLF). 1 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 150 from Long Pond, Pa. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 2 p.m. – PGA Golf: WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Third Round from Akron, Ohio (WLTX 19). 2:30 p.m. -- Major League Soccer: Portland at Los Angeles (WIS 10). 3 p.m. -- Horse Harness Racing: The Hambletonian from East Rutherford, N.J. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 3 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Citi Open Semifinal Match from Washington (ESPN2). 3 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour 3M Championship Third Round from Blaine, Minn. (GOLF). 3 p.m. -- MLL Lacrosse: Florida at Boston (SPORTSOUTH). 4 p.m. -- International Soccer: International Champions Cup Match from Ann Arbor, Mich. -- Real Madrid vs. Manchester United (WACH 57). 4 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Boston (FOX SPORTS 1). 4:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series U.S. Cellular 250 Pole Qualifying from Newton, Iowa (ESPN). 5 p.m. -- Horse Racing: Whitney Handicap from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (WIS 10). 5 p.m. – Women’s Professional Tennis: Bank of the West Classic Semifinal Match from Palo Alto, Calif. (ESPN2). 5 p.m. -- Horse Racing: West Virginia Derby from Chester, W.Va. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 5:30 p.m. -- IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Honda Indy 200 Pole Qualifying from Lexington, Ohio (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6 p.m. – International Athletics: Commonwealth Games Highlights from Glasgow, Scotland (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 6:30 p.m. – PGA Golf: Barracuda Championship Third Round from Reno, Nev. (GOLF). 6:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: International Champions Cup Match from Charlotte -- AC Milan vs. Liverpool (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- Arena Football: Divisional Playoff Game (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- NFL Football: Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony from Canton, Ohio (ESPN2). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Milwaukee at St. Louis or Seattle at Baltimore (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Minnesota at Chicago White Sox (WGN). 8 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series U.S. Cellular 250 from Newton, Iowa (ESPN, WEGX-FM 92.9). 8:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at San Diego (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 9:45 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Brandon Rios vs. Diego Chaves in a Welterweight Bout and Jessie Vargas vs. Anton Novikov for the WBA Super Lightweight Title from and Sergey Kovalev vs. Blake Caparello for the WBO Light Heavyweight Title from Atlantic City, N.J. (HBO). 10:30 p.m. -- Major League Soccer: Seattle at San Jose (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

GOLF The Associated Press BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL PAR SCORES

Friday At Firestone Country Club, South Course Akron, Ohio Purse: $9 million Yardage: 7,400; Par 70 Second Round Sergio Garcia 68-61—129 Justin Rose 65-67—132 Marc Leishman 64-69—133 Rory McIlroy 69-64—133 Rickie Fowler 67-67—134 Charl Schwartzel 65-69—134 Patrick Reed 67-68—135 Keegan Bradley 68-67—135 Graham DeLaet 67-69—136 Brandt Snedeker 68-68—136 Hunter Mahan 71-65—136 Jim Furyk 69-68—137 Adam Scott 69-68—137 Thomas Bjorn 69-68—137 Henrik Stenson 71-66—137 Francesco Molinari 67-70—137 Matt Kuchar 71-66—137 Gary Woodland 70-68—138 J.B. Holmes 69-69—138 Harris English 69-69—138 Ryan Moore 65-73—138 Seung-Yul Noh 69-69—138 Jamie Donaldson 68-70—138 Miguel A. Jimenez 69-69—138 Bubba Watson 69-70—139 Tiger Woods 68-71—139 Jimmy Walker 69-70—139

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3M CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

Friday At TPC Twin Cities Blaine, Minn. Purse: $1.75 million Yardage: 7,114; Par 72 (36-36) First Round Marco Dawson 32-31—63 Rocco Mediate 33-31—64 Jeff Maggert 32-32—64 Vijay Singh 31-33—64 Bernhard Langer 33-31—64 Kenny Perry 35-30—65 Gary Hallberg 31-35—66 Mike Goodes 32-34—66 Gene Sauers 32-34—66 Bobby Wadkins 33-33—66 Doug Garwood 31-35—66 Paul Goydos 34-33—67 Scott Verplank 34-33—67 Jeff Sluman 35-32—67 Kirk Triplett 34-33—67

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Houston Texas

W 60 60 55 53 48

L 47 50 52 55 60

Pct .561 .545 .514 .491 .444

GB – 1 1/2 5 7 1/2 12 1/2

W 58 55 53 53 48

L 47 52 55 56 59

Pct .552 .514 .491 .486 .449

GB – 4 6 1/2 7 11

W 66 64 56 44 43

L 41 43 52 65 65

Pct .617 .598 .519 .404 .398

GB – 2 10 1/2 23 23 1/2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 4 L.A. Angels 1, Baltimore 0, 13 innings Seattle 6, Cleveland 5 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 3 Toronto 6, Houston 5

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Colorado at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Toronto at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Kansas City at Oakland, 9:35 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Texas at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Colorado at Detroit, 1:08 p.m. Seattle at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Toronto at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 8:05 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Baltimore at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

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

W 58 58 53 52 48

L 48 51 55 56 61

Pct .547 .532 .491 .481 .440

GB – 1 1/2 6 7 11 1/2

W 60 57 57 54 45

L 49 50 51 54 62

Pct .550 .533 .528 .500 .421

GB – 2 2 1/2 5 1/2 14

W 62 58 48 48 44

L 47 50 60 61 64

Pct .569 .537 .444 .440 .407

GB – 3 1/2 13 1/2 14 17 1/2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs 3, Colorado 1 St. Louis 6, San Diego 2 Philadelphia 10, Washington 4 Cincinnati 3, Miami 1 Arizona 7, Pittsburgh 4 L.A. Dodgers 2, Atlanta 1

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Colorado at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Cincinnati at Miami, 7:10 p.m. San Francisco at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Atlanta at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Philadelphia (A.Burnett 6-10) at Washington (Zimmermann 6-5), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (Flande 0-3) at Detroit (Porcello 12-5), 7:08 p.m. Cincinnati (Bailey 8-5) at Miami (Eovaldi 5-6), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Peavy 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 5-5), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (J.Nelson 1-2) at St. Louis (Masterson 0-0), 7:15 p.m. Pittsburgh (Worley 4-1) at Arizona (C.Anderson 6-4), 8:10 p.m. Atlanta (E.Santana 10-6) at San Diego (Kennedy 8-9), 8:40 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Wada 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 12-5), 9:10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Colorado at Detroit, 1:08 p.m. Cincinnati at Miami, 1:10 p.m. San Francisco at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Atlanta at San Diego, 4:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Arizona, 4:10 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

San Francisco at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m. Baltimore at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

NASCAR By The Associated Press SPRINT CUP LEADERS

Through July 29 Points 1, Jeff Gordon, 717. 2, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 693. 3, Brad Keselowski, 666. 4, Matt Kenseth, 661. 5, Jimmie Johnson, 628. 6, Kyle Busch, 609. 7, Ryan Newman, 606. 8, Carl Edwards, 603. 9, Joey Logano, 591. 10, Clint Bowyer, 577. 11, Kevin Harvick, 565. 12, Kyle Larson, 562. 13, Austin Dillon, 559. 14, Kasey Kahne, 555. 15, Paul Menard, 551. 16, Greg Biffle, 550. 17, Brian Vickers, 532. 18, Tony Stewart, 529. 19, Marcos Ambrose, 511. 20, Jamie McMurray, 499. Money 1, Brad Keselowski, $4,653,424. 2, Jeff Gordon, $4,387,719. 3, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,270,384. 4, Jimmie Johnson, $4,266,009. 5, Jamie McMurray, $4,046,534. 6, Kyle Busch, $3,940,926. 7, Matt Kenseth, $3,939,438. 8, Kevin Harvick, $3,881,994. 9, Joey Logano, $3,832,839. 10, Denny Hamlin, $3,788,946. 11, Greg Biffle, $3,303,324. 12, Austin Dillon, $3,244,395. 13, Clint Bowyer, $3,162,726. 14, Paul Menard, $3,154,930. 15, Carl Edwards, $3,149,132. 16, Brian Vickers, $3,145,004. 17, Aric Almirola, $3,140,825. 18, Tony Stewart, $3,071,224. 19, Kyle Larson, $3,009,800. 20, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $2,959,725.

SCHEDULE SUNDAY’S GAME

N.Y. Giants vs. Buffalo at Canton, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 7

Indianapolis at N.Y. Jets, 7 p.m. New England at Washington, 7:30 p.m. San Francisco at Baltimore, 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati at Kansas City, 8 p.m. Seattle at Denver, 9 p.m. Dallas at San Diego, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 8

Miami at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 8 p.m. New Orleans at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9

EAST DIVISION

Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Minnesota WEST DIVISION

SUNDAY’S GAMES

NFL PRESEASON By The Associated Press

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press Baltimore Toronto New York Tampa Bay Boston CENTRAL DIVISION

Texas (Mikolas 1-3) at Cleveland (House 1-2), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (Flande 0-3) at Detroit (Porcello 12-5), 7:08 p.m. L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 8-6) at Tampa Bay (Archer 6-6), 7:10 p.m. Minnesota (Pino 1-3) at Chicago White Sox (Carroll 4-6), 7:10 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 9-10) at Houston (Oberholtzer 3-7), 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Vargas 8-4) at Oakland (Lester 10-7), 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Greene 2-1) at Boston (Webster 1-0), 4:05 p.m. Seattle (Paxton 2-0) at Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 5-5), 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m. Green Bay at Tennessee, 8 p.m. Houston at Arizona, 8:30 p.m.

WNBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta Indiana Washington New York Chicago Connecticut

W 17 13 13 11 11 10

L 9 14 14 15 16 17

WESTERN CONFERENCE

W L x-Phoenix 22 4 x-Minnesota 21 6 San Antonio 13 14 Los Angeles 12 15 Tulsa 10 18 Seattle 9 20 x-clinched playoff spot

Pct .654 .481 .481 .423 .407 .370

GB – 4 1/2 4 1/2 6 6 1/2 7 1/2

Pct .846 .778 .481 .444 .357 .310

GB – 1 1/2 9 1/2 10 1/2 13 14 1/2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Chicago 87, New York 74 Minnesota 75, Phoenix 67 Atlanta 85, Tulsa 75 Indiana 76, Seattle 67

FRIDAY’S GAME

Connecticut at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Minnesota at Tulsa, 8 p.m. Indiana at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

New York at Atlanta, 3 p.m. Connecticut at Los Angeles, 3:30 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 6 p.m. San Antonio at Seattle, 9 p.m.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014

NASCAR

Earnhardt has high hopes for Pocono sweep BY DAN GELSTON The Associated Press LONG POND, Pa. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. landed at Pocono in need of a cleaning tool. “Lookin for a broom,” he tweeted. Junior will be on the hunt for one Sunday when he tries to sweep both races this season at Pocono Raceway. At least he can halt the search for a 2015 crew chief. Earnhardt returned Friday to the site of his last victory with his “mojo” back as he tries to become the first driver to win both races since Denny Hamlin in 2006. Earnhardt kicked off the season with a Daytona 500 championship and has just kept rolling toward his best season in years. He has two wins in a season for the first time since 2004, a Chase for the Sprint Cup championship already clinched and is a legitimate threat to win his first championship. He’s formed a formidable team with crew chief Steve Letarte in the No. 88 Chevrolet. But like so many teams, a breakup is inevitable. Letarte is hanging up the headset at the end of the season to move to the broadcast booth. Hendrick Motorsports owned the hottest job open-

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) drives in the garages during Friday’s practice for Sunday’s Gobowling.com 400 race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. ing in NASCAR and there was no shortage of candidates who wanted to sit atop the pit box. But there was only one that truly fit the want ad: Greg Ives. Team owner Rick Hendrick said this week Ives was the organization’s “No. 1 choice.” Ives had heavyweight backers all through the shop.

Earnhardt gave his vote of confidence and so did fellow Hendrick crew chief Chad Knaus. Knaus, who has six championships with Jimmie Johnson, helped groom Ives as he worked his way along the Hendrick ranks. Ives worked under Knaus from 2006 through the 2012 season and was race engineer for

Johnson’s record run of five consecutive championships. Ives could be tasked with trying to help Earnhardt defend his first Cup championship. Earnhardt, second in the Sprint Cup standings, caught a big break in his June win on the tri-oval track. Brad Keselowski gift-wrapped this win

when he yielded the lead with five laps left in a desperate attempt to clear debris from his grille and cool his overheated engine. Keselowski’s gamble backfired — he couldn’t get the draft needed from the lapped traffic to clear his No. 2 Ford and make one final pass for the win on Earnhardt.

GOBOWLING.COM 400 LINEUP

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By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 183.438. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 183.408. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 182.7. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 182.66. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 182.611. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 182.09. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 182.02.

8. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 182.017. 9. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 181.741. 10. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 181.646. 11. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 181.605. 12. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 181.28. 13. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 181.159. 14. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 181.156. 15. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 180.85. 16. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 180.716. 17. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 180.502. 18. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 180.274. 19. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 180.133.

20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.

(47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 179.986. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 179.878. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 179.412. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 179.304. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 179.069. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 179.169. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 178.998. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 178.916. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 178.912. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 178.862. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 178.049. (98) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 177.704.

32. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 177.676. 33. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 177.56. 34. (32) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 177.399. 35. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 177.354. 36. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 176.502. 37. (83) Ryan Truex, Toyota, Owner Points. 38. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 39. (34) David Ragan, Ford, Owner Points. 40. (37) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 41. (66) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, Owner Points. 42. (33) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 43. (93) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, Owner Points.

SUMTER FROM PAGE B1 were together last year, but Sumter did add five newcomers to the mix. “We’ve all played together somewhere since we were eight or nine years old,” new catcher Luke Stokes said. “So we know each other pretty well. We know what everybody is capable of doing.” Still, with no district tournament as a warmup, Sumter had to prove itself against the other top teams from around the state at the tournament in North Augusta. It did so in both dramatic and dominating fashion. Sumter was down four runs in the sixth inning against Florence’s McLeod Park in the opening game before rallying for an 11-10 victory on Stokes’ RBI single. Two blowouts followed — 17-0 against Lexington National and 10-0 against Lancaster highlighted by a no-hitter and three combined homers from Frye. Sumter then rallied to top Midland Valley 6-4 in the final inning on a 2-out RBI single from Drake Thames before

TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 marks with 17,134 yards and 218 touchdowns. Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney says Stoudt has done well in the offense and earned the chance to start the opener at Georgia on Aug. 30. But Stoudt must keep progressing this fall or risk getting jumped. “What if he goes out there and stinks it up the next two weeks?’’ Swinney said before practice. “We’re not going to reward a guy for that.’’ Swinney is confident, though, that won’t happen. Stoudt was tutored early on by his father, former NFL quarterback Cliff Stoudt, and has shown a tall, strong presence in the pocket when given the chance. That wasn’t often the past three years behind the durable Boyd, who finished his career as Clemson’s career leader in passing yards, completions and touchdowns among dozens of records.

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The Sumter Junior Dixie Boys begin play in the World Series today in Bossier City, La. Team members are first row, left to right: Seth Stamps, Pat Moses, Drake Thames, Jacob Holladay, Mason McLeod, Zion Josey and Garrett Black. Second row: Coach Deryl Skey, Hutson Self, Cory Blackley, Tucker Chapman, Trent Frye, Luke Stokes, Trey Yates and head coach John Holladay. Missing from the picture is coach Robbie Thames. Frye shut down Lexington American 14-4 in the championship game. “We got together in the dugout (of the game against McLeod Park) and just said, ‘We got this; we’re coming back,’” Frye said. “We did and everything just sort of fell

into place after that.” Frye has been the cornerstone for Sumter this season. Pitching, playing catcher and center field and batting leadoff, Frye batted over .400 with four homers in the state tournament. “I just tried to stay relaxed,”

One longevity mark Boyd doesn’t hold belongs to Stoudt — interception avoidance. Stoudt has thrown just one interception in 119 career attempts. Stoudt has also shown the ability to hang in there in difficult situations, most notably when he led the Tigers to a late touchdown in a 51-14 loss to Florida State when the Seminoles’ backups were running free and easy trying to prevent another score. The starting job wasn’t handed to Stoudt as the next in line, Swinney said. “He has a sense of urgency to be the guy,’’ the coach said. That was apparent in workouts when Stoudt couldn’t match the rocket arm of Watson on a cock-the-shoulderand-fire drill. When offensive coordinator Chad Morris called out Stoudt as the winner on the third go-round, the senior let out a loud, “Yeah!’’ Moments later, Stoudt was calling a false start on the freshman.

“Deshaun, I watched that,’’ Stoudt said. There are plenty of eyes watching Watson’s progress this summer and fall. Swinney has said the young quarterback will see action against Georgia, although he hasn’t detailed how much or how early. The 6-foot-3 Watson has added about 20 pounds since arriving on campus in January. Swinney has said Watson’s got a wow factor that he saw in Sammy Watkins, the stellar Clemson receiver picked No. 4 overall in the NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. Stoudt says he and Watson work together to make the Tigers better, the way he and Boyd did the previous three seasons. Swinney couldn’t help peeking beyond this season, announcing that the team had signed 13 high-schoolers to financial aid agreements Friday. Those players are more than the 12 Swinney signed in his first class at Clemson in February 2009.

Frye said. “I didn’t think about getting to the World Series, just concentrated on playing it game by game.” Tucker Chapman also hit over .500 at state while Thames led the team by batting over .700. “We’ve really hit the ball

well,” Stokes said. “We’ve been able to adjust to curveballs and been able to catch up to the faster pitchers, too. I think we have a lot of confidence heading into the World Series.” Sumter also has pitching depth as well. Aside from Frye, Stokes, Jacob Holladay, Seth Stamps and Mason McLeod round out a rotation that has been solid for Coach Holladay. “We have seven guys we feel comfortable handing the ball to,” Coach Holladay said. “Our biggest thing with our pitchers is for them to throw strikes. You only get 95 pitches, so we want to make them count.” That strategy only works when the defense is making plays as well. Sumter’s infield consists of Chapman at first, Stamps at second, Thames at short and McLeod at third with Stokes behind the dish. The outfield has Holladay, Frye, Pat Moses and Trey Yates on most days. “Those have been our main guys, but all of subs have played very well also,” Coach Holladay said. “We feel we have a very solid lineup no matter who is out there for us.”

USC FROM PAGE B1 ready next week,” Spurrier said. “We’ll see. Those hamstrings — you never know how bad a guy pulls one.” Spurrier’s offense is mostly settled. Davis and Thompson will start. The top three receivers are in place, and outside of the centers, the offensive line may be the best unit on the team. The team knows each other well. Overall, South Carolina lost just five seniors and four juniors who left early for the NFL. The defense has more questions. Defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward has to replace Clowney and two of his teammates off his dominating defensive line. The Gamecocks are even less experienced in the secondary. Just four cornerbacks returns, and none of them have more

than two starts. Ward has already said the secondary will have to depend on players who have never played a down in college. But he is far from worried. “I just think there is something special about them, They’re about business. There are no big name players on this team. They’re like family,” Ward said. The lack of a star like Clowney that gets all the attention and the expectation of a drop in performance has bonded guys, some of whom are just meeting each other as they became academically eligible, said defensive back Brison Williams. “We don’t have Jadeveon and all those other guys,” Williams said. “I think the whole defense is trying to play around each other and earn their chemistry together.”

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

Former Greenwood High defensive players commit to USC

he Greenwood High School football program has proven once again to be good to the University of South Carolina, though in a round-about way this time. Former Eagle teammates defensive end Marquavius Lewis (6-feet-4-inches, 270 pounds) and linebacker Da’von Durant (6-2, 235) committed to the Gamecocks on Sunday. Lewis now attends Hutchinson Junior College in Kansas, and Durant is at Butler JC, also in Kansas. Both are regarded among the best at their positions in the JC ranks. The pair was together last weekend at USC for the Gamecock Showcase Camp, with Lewis on an official visit and Durant visiting unofficially. The fact they committed together was just happenstance. “We talked about it, but we never talked it through,” Lewis said. Lewis had also taken official visits to Miami and Arizona State and was talking with Alabama and Florida, but had narrowed his focus to USC and Auburn. Several members of his family joined him on the visit and the family pull was big in his decision, both his own and the USC family. “Just the family and the vibe they have around South Carolina,” Lewis said. “It feels pretty good and is the right thing for me and especially for my family though they would have supported me no matter what.” Defensive tackle JT Surratt served as Lewis’ host player on the visit and he spent time with defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward and defensive line coach Deke Adams. ‘They were telling me what type of player I am and what I can do there. (Head) Coach (Steve) Spurrier said he needs me and I would be a big player in their defense.” Last season, Lewis recorded 60 tackles with 17 for loss, 13 quarterback hurries and 6 1/2 sacks. He is on track to graduate in December and will have two years to play two. Durant was the more highly regarded of the two coming out of high school. He was a Shrine Bowler and had multiple major offers, but he was always a strong lean to the Gamecocks going back to his days at Greenwood. “It feels good; a lot of pressure has been taken off me now,” said Durant, who had wanted to commit in the spring, but held off while working on his grades to get to where he would have a chance to enroll at mid-term. “I feel more relaxed and I can concentrate on my school work going into the season. It’s going great and I’ll be finishing on time in December and enroll in January.” Durant played in seven games last season, according to the Butler website, recording 12 tackles and three sacks on a defense that allowed just over 11 points per game. He’s expecting to make a much bigger impact this season and then carry that over to USC in 2015. “They want me to be that guy that controls the defense, the quarterback of the defense, and make stuff happen,” Durant said of Ward and assistant coach Kirk Botkin. “I’ll have a spring to go in and get out there and learn. I play hard and give 100 percent on every play. “I feel I have a lot to prove and I have a chip on my shoulder. I’m so much better than I was in high school. No doubt when I’m on the field I can be the best linebacker in the country. Coach Botkin is a great coach and will give me the tools that I need.” Durant also visited Arizona State in the spring, but said

except for his official visit to USC this season there will be no other visits for him. Running back Mon Denson (5-11, 214) of LaGrange, Ga., didn’t land an offer from USC until last Saturday, but it didn’t take him long to decide that he wanted to join Spurrier’s program. Denson came out of the Gamecock Showcase Camp favoring the Gamecocks over North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas and Wisconsin and announced a commitment to USC on Tuesday during a news conference at his school. He is the 27th commitment for the ‘15 class, including three holdovers from the ‘14 class, and is the second RB in the class. “I liked it when I went up there,” Denson said. “What stood out the most was they didn’t try to amaze you with their facilities and everything.” Denson weight in at 212 pounds on his USC visit and said he prefers to run northto-south and right at defenders. “I just get it and go,” he said. “Make one move and I’m gone. Basically, I can see myself fitting in to their offense. They run pretty much the same offense we run in high school.” Denson showed off his skills to the Gamecock coaches at the camp and he was offered on the spot. “Me and (assistant) Coach (Everette) Sands had a 1-on-1 workout and he liked the way I moved around,” Denson said following his announcement. “That showed I could do it in person as well as on film.” Denson joins AJ Turner as USC’s RB commitments for ‘15, and was well aware he was one of three backs the Gamecocks were considering for the final spot. “Me and AJ Turner had talked and there was one spot left, so I wanted to go and fill that spot,” he said. One of the other RBs USC was considering was Crestwood High School’s Ty’Son Williams. He committed to UNC just a few minutes after Denson’s commitment became public knowledge. The other is Johnny Frasier of Princeton, N.C., who rushed for over 3,000 yards and scored 55 touchdowns last season. He has visited Florida State, Georgia, North Carolina State and UNC and has camped at Duke. Michigan has also been a factor. Right now, FSU would be the team to beat, according to his head coach. USC got some good news this week when defensive back signees Wesley Green and Chris Lammons were declared eligible after receiving the scores from the standardized tests they had to retake. Spurrier confirmed their eligibility on Thursday. Athlete Kyle Davis (6-3, 220) of Lawrenceville, Ga., who is considered one of Georgia’s top prospects for the ‘16 class, also committed to USC while attending the Gamecock Showcase Camp, becoming USC’s first commitment for the ‘16 class. Davis is a teammate of USC ‘15 commitment Connor Redmond, but he had no plans going into the camp of joining him as a Gamecock. “I had no idea. It just came to me,” Davis said. “I talked to my dad and he said, ‘Go ahead, you’ve got the green light.’ It was my decision. I’m proud of it.” Davis will be a wide receiver with the Gamecocks. He has also visited UGA, Auburn and Vanderbilt, but said his commitment is “solid. “They’re on the come-up,” he said of USC. “A national championship is in the near future, I think. It’s a nice town. Everything is right there in walking distance. It

BEGINNINGS FROM PAGE B1 we’re going to take pride in with running the ball,” he explained. “We’re still going to run the ball, but be able to throw the ball when they give it to us.” Defensively, Crestwood will be in a 4-3 base with multiple looks. Nelson

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was nice. I love it. My goal is to get to the (National Football) League, and Spurrier puts people in the league. That was a big thing. When I got here it just sealed the

deal.” DB Carlton Davis of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was a noshow on Saturday, but is expected to visit this weekend. He was at Ohio State last week Friday. Davis has six schools left on his list -- USC, Ohio State, Miami, Florida, Alabama and Notre Dame, and he does not have a favorite at this point. USC has recruited him hard for months and he’s remained in regular contact with secondary coach Grady Brown. “I like the program and it’s an opportunity for me to come and get some playing time at a great SEC (Southeastern Conference) school,” said Davis. “It’s an opportunity I’m willing to take.” Davis said USC is recruiting him as a cornerback, and he has a good relationship with Brown. However, he feels Miami has been on him the hardest, working to keep him at home. Davis also has visited Florida and Miami this summer. He has set Aug. 12 for his announcement date and will reveal his choice on a local radio show. The Gamecocks had three offensive line targets at the camp in Christian Pellage of Brooksville, Fla., Brandon Sandifer of Warner Robins, Ga., and Nathan Gilliam of Knoxville, Tenn.. Each has USC on their short list and is close on making a decision. Pellage is also looking hard at FSU and plans to narrow his list to five or six soon. Sandifer has USC, Alabama and Florida as his top three in no order. He was at Florida last week. Gilliam also has Wake Forest and Kentucky on his short list. WR Auden Tate of Tampa, Fla., also attended Saturday’s camp. Tate is originally from Irmo and combined a visit with family with his stopover at USC. He’s also camped at Maryland this summer. Clemson also is on his list along with FSU, Florida, UGA, Michigan, Miami, Missouri and Mississippi. He wants to take his official visits before making a decision. WR Traveon Samuel of Phenix City, Ala., also took part in USC’s camp. The speedy Samuel plays RB in high school, but the Gamecocks like him as a slot receiver along the lines of Ace Sanders. Samuel has a top three of USC, Auburn and FSU in no order from a list of 40 offers. Right now, Samuel doesn’t plan to make a commitment until December. His highly touted ‘16 teammate, DB John Broussard, joined him on the trip. OL Jalen Merrick of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., is getting close on a decision, but he has not identified a date for an announcement. He is down to USC, Florida, FSU and Miami. Merrick visited USC in June and carries a lot of positive feelings about the Gamecocks from that visit. “South Carolina, on one visit alone, became one of my favorites,” Merrick said. “I fell in love with the campus, the facilities and everything that it has to offer!” Merrick has visited Florida, FSU and Miami. LB Amonte Caban of Smith’s Station, Ala., has had USC, UK and Mississippi State at the top of his list. You can now add Tennessee to that short list. Caban made an

said both facets of the game will be important. “You’ve definitely got to win games by playing solid defense, but also be balanced on the offensive side of the ball while playing outstanding special teams,” he said. “That’s something we’re going to try and pride ourselves on, playing good, solid, fundamental football throughout the game.”

unofficial visit to Tennessee and now considers the Volunteers in the mix with the others, and he said all four currently are even with him. Caban is keeping in regular touch with Gamecock recruiter Botkin and feels USC and UK are recruiting him the hardest. He had planned to visit USC for the Showcase Camp, but couldn’t find any transportation. Caban said he wants to make his decision by the end of September. Rising junior DB Stephen Davis Jr. of Dutch Fork High in Irmo has Auburn ahead of USC early in the process. Davis’ father, former NFL RB Stephen Davis, played at Auburn, but the younger Davis said that has no bearing on his list. “I really didn’t grow up an Auburn fan to tell you the truth,” Davis said. Instead, Davis credited several other factors for the lead Auburn has for his services. “The coaches, the fans, the environment… they’re just great,” he said. “Their players… I love the players and they’re the best players… I think I could be one of them. Auburn is my No. 1 and they’re going to be tough to beat.” As for why the Gamecocks are second on his list, Davis said that there are several similarities between USC and Auburn. “It’s kind of the same thing,” he said. “The coaches are great. It’s a great coaching staff. And, it’s home… I mean, I’m at home here.” He has built a solid relationship with USC coaches Ward and Brown. Davis has offers from USC, Clemson, UGA, Auburn, ND, Vandy, Tennessee and Florida. He will visit UCLA and plans to attend Auburn’s first fall practice.

CLEMSON ATH Ray-Ray McCloud of Tampa is elusive on the football field. That skill showed through off the field as well when he announced his commitment to Clemson over Florida on Monday. Most national recruiting pundits had pegged McCloud as Gainesville bound, especially since he was there for Friday Night Lights last week with his family. However, McCloud, who camped twice with the Tigers, also made a visit to Clemson this spring with his family and all were very impressed by what they saw there. The Tigers already had a commitment from his best friend, Deon Cain, so McCloud bucked the crystal ball theories and picked the Tigers. “From that point on, I just fell in love with the campus,” McCloud said. “It was just something spiritual about Clemson, the faith they have as a team, they’re family-oriented. It just felt like it was best for me.” He’s the 20th commitment for Clemson’s ‘15 class, which is now ranked as high as No. 2 in the country. He could play RB. He rushed for over 2,000 yards and scored 26 TDs last season. He could also end up as a WR. “I’ve always liked the Clemson offense,” McCloud said. “They try to put the ball in their best players’ hands.” OL Venzell Boulware of Fairburn, Ga., has cut his list to Clemson, Ohio State and Tennessee. His teammate, WR Jayson Stanley, released a top five of Clemson, UGA, Auburn, Oregon and Miami. Clemson signee RB Jae’lon Oglesby of Daniel High in Central has failed to qualify for freshman eligibility this season and will enroll at Fork Union Prep in Virginia, his head coach said. He is Clemson’s only non-qualifier in the ‘14 class. Oglesby’s deletion from the

Assistant coaches Tony Wilson (wide receivers) and Lance Newman (inside linebackers) are the only holdovers from the old staff. Jae Fitzgerald (offensive coordinator), Marcus Brisbone (offensive line and tight ends), Thomas Nock (quarterbacks) and Jhmal Coles (offensive line) are new to the offense. Johnny White (outside linebackers), Cedric Anderson (defensive line) and JD Fulwood (de-

class opened a spot and it will be filled by RB CJ Fuller of Easley High, who originally was slated for a grayshirt. Three other signees will be grayshirted -- LB Judah Davis, LB JD Davis and LB Jalen Williams.

USC AND CLEMSON OL Zack Bailey of Summerville High visited UNC on Tuesday. USC, Clemson and UGA have been his top three.

OTHERS OL Matt Womack of Hernando, Miss., a USC target, announced a commitment to Louisiana State. DB Micah Abernathy of Norcross, Ga., has trimmed his list to UGA, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Tennessee. USC also offered him. WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside of Dorman High in Roebuck could have an announcement very soon. He visited Michigan State and Stanford last week. He also has seen WF, Maryland, Georgia Tech and Virginia. Arcega-Whiteside does have a leader, but is not ready to divulge that school.

BASKETBALL Oklahoma State is the latest big time program to make an offer to 6-5 Tevin Mack of Dreher High in Columbia, who has seen his recruiting value rise with a strong showing this month at camps and tournaments. Some of his more recent offers include Auburn, Virginia Commonwealth, WF, East Carolina and Mississippi State. “I knew going into it I was going to have to play good to get some more offers,” Mack said. “I just started playing harder and I think I’m doing a pretty good job of playing harder and being a leader. I think I led my team pretty well. “We were undermanned because (Hammond’s national recruit) Seventh (Woods) is hurt now (wrist), so I had to play point guard, a position I don’t normally play. So I just jumped up to be more of a leader. That’s the best thing I did.” Mack said it’s pleasing to him to receive the new offers, evidence that his hard work is paying off. Clemson has been one of his long time offers and he was in touch with the Tigers last week. He’s also in touch with USC and though the Gamecocks have not yet offered, he’s optimistic they will. “I talk to those guys a lot,” he said. “I talked to (head) Coach (Frank) Martin the other day. We have a good understanding. I talk to those guys a lot.” Mack said he plans to visit Clemson and USC again this summer, and he also plans to visit WF this month. As for a decision time frame, Mack doesn’t plan to sign in November and wants to make his decision between December and February. He does not have a favorite. Clemson has offered 7-5 Tacko Fall of Tavares, Fla. Some of his other reported offers are FSU, Baylor, Kansas State, Purdue and Tennessee.

BASEBALL Clemson landed a commitment from right-handed pitcher Zach Goodman (6-0, 180) of Kennesaw, Ga., after he visited there. Goodman’s fastball reportedly has hit 91 miles per hour. Goodman is the 10th commitment for the Tigers’ ‘15 class and joins his teammate, RHP Ryley Gilliam, as a Clemson commitment. Third baseman Joe Rizzo (511, 195) of Vienna, Va., committed to USC last week for the ‘16 class. He picked the Gamecocks over Clemson, Maryland and UVa. He is ranked 177th in the country by PerfectGame.com.

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‘Urban Jungle’ is addictive but not for the squeamish BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Making a period piece has never been easier, or more popular on television. From “Mad Men” to “Downton Abbey,” historical melodramas capture audiences, critical raves and Emmy nominations. The digital effects and green screen technology that allow artists to create another world have come a long way since 1997, when a record-setting number of moviegoers flocked to see “Titanic” (8 p.m. Saturday, ABC Family, TV-14). Television is awash with series set in other centuries and other realms. Some of their illusions are created digitally, others with costumes and makeup. Not all are entirely successful. “Crossbones” (8 p.m. and 9 p.m., Saturday, NBC, TV-14), an 18th-century pirate adventure starring John Malkovich, one of the more acclaimed actors of our time, never really caught on. Saturday nights have become pirate nights. Remember the Starz effort “Black Sails,” produced by Michael Bay? ABC’s ambitious but unwatched series “The Assets” also ended up running out its string on Saturday nights. This 1980s period piece was inspired by the real-life spy story of Aldrich Ames. One can’t help feeling that AMC’s own 1980s melodrama “Halt and Catch Fire” would suffer the same fate if forced to compete on a network level. Like “The Assets,” “Fire” sports the decidedly brown color palette of the early 1980s and tries to mine drama from a story based on real events. • Set in the desert community where the atomic bomb was devised and constructed in absolute secrecy during World War II, “Manhattan” (9 p.m. Sunday, WGN, TV-14) enters its second week. It makes the most of its historical backdrop, often at the expense of character development. With so many geniuses and their wives to establish and keep track of, it often comes across as “Grand Hotel at Alamogordo.” It doesn’t help that Frank Winter (John Benjamin Hickey), a central character, is so intense and over-thetop. One moment he’s spouting off platitudes about the war effort, and the next, he seems straight out of “The “X-Files.” “Hell on Wheels” (9 p.m. Saturday, AMC, TV-14) returns for its fourth season. Not unlike “Halt and Catch Fire” and “Manhattan,” “Hell” presents period melodrama against the backdrop of a revolutionary technical breakthrough — in this case, the building of the transcontinental railroad in the years following the Civil War. Just like HBO’s opulent period piece “Boardwalk Empire” (returning Sept. 7), “Hell” takes the breathtaking corruption of bromide-spouting politicians as

an absolute given. While most networks schedule their prestige projects on Sundays, AMC feels that this series dovetails nicely with its dependable audience for cowboy movies. • What’s scarier than a rat climbing up your pipes and into — and out of — your toilet bowl? The python that’s chasing it! Frightening and just plain icky scenarios like this are at the heart of “Urban Jungle” (8 p.m. Sunday, Nat Geo Wild, TV-14), a three-hour, nonstop documentary shock-fest. It features footage of leopards running wild on city streets, raptors diving 100 mph toward prey in pastoral parks, coyotes in Chicago, elephants rampaging through Asian streets, and rats and slithering reptiles using very private porcelain thrones as gateways to city apartments. “Urban Jungle” shares a certain pedigree with the most exploitive form of TV programming, such as “When Animals Attack” and even those ancient VHS guilty pleasures, the “Faces of Death” series. This is not for the squeamish. We see real humans on the receiving end of elephant tusks. Backyard pets and stray dogs become midnight snacks for wild cats trapped in a concrete jungle. That squirrel may appear fluffy to you, but to a redtailed hawk, he’s part of the urban buffet. Even the comic-relief bits have aura of the tragic and unnatural about them. What’s it like to be a tree sloth — the world’s slowest and most languid mammal — trying to cross six lanes of busy traffic during Brazilian rush hour? It’s a nightmare moment from a sci-fi movie. To its credit, “Urban Jungle” does what 99 percent of all basic cable programming (even “news”) fails, or refuses, to do: It actually admits that the rest of the world exists. Many of the unnatural dislocations depicted here take place in the developing world. Despite, or perhaps because of, its tabloid presentation, “Urban Jungle” is extremely addictive television, mingling the mind-boggling and cringeworthy with great skill.

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • A professional woman juggles work and personal melodrama in the 4 1/2-hour marathon of “Being Mary Jane” (6 p.m., BET, r, TV-14). • Conan O’Brien appears briefly in “Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda” (9 p.m., Syfy, TV-14). Not since David Letterman had a cameo in “Cabin Boy” has a cinematic effort and a performer been so well matched. • The gang shares enchanted adventures in Hawaii in the 2014 TV movie “A Fairly Odd Summer” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon).

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Hosted by big cat tracker Boone Smith, “Urban Jungle” takes viewers around the world to encounter wildlife where it is least expected, such as this three-toed sloth on a sidewalk in busy Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “Urban Jungle” premieres at 8 p.m. on Sunday on Nat Geo Wild. • Ghost plans a huge event to celebrate his transition on “Power” (9 p.m., Starz, TV-MA).

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Repeat reports scheduled on “60 Minutes” (7 p.m., CBS): China’s overheated real estate market; a con man in the art world; the history and deep Cajun roots of Tabasco sauce. • A pit bull victim learns to love and champion the breed in the 2014 drama “Susie’s Hope” (8 p.m., UP). • The New York Giants and Buffalo Bills meet in the annual exhibition Hall of Fame Game from Canton, Ohio, on “Sunday Night Football” (8 p.m., NBC). • Al falls under a dark cloud on “Unforgettable” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • Josh Groban hosts the quarterfinals on “Rising Star” (9 p.m., ABC, TVPG). • A murder mystery “game” becomes all too real on the “Masterpiece Mystery” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) presentation “Poirot: Dead Man’s Folly.” • The crew detects an SOS signal on “The Last Ship” (9 p.m., TNT, TV-14). • The noose tightens around Mickey on “Ray Donovan” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA). • Roy defends his ex’s fiance in court on “Reckless” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • A murder has paranormal overtones on “Castle” (10 p.m., ABC, r, TVPG). • A mystery defect threatens friendships and the enterprise on the season finale of “Halt and Catch Fire” (10 p.m., AMC, TV-14). • A furtive autopsy reveals the spread of the virus on “The Strain” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA). • Lexi’s arrogance grows on “Falling Skies” (10 p.m., TNT, TV-14).

• Nora’s trip to New York gets complicated on “The Leftovers” (10 p.m., HBO, TV-MA) • Masters and Johnson are seen leaving a “session” on “Masters of Sex” (10 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA).

CULT CHOICE A presidential appointment runs into rumors and toxic head winds in the 1962 drama “Advise & Consent” (2:15 a.m. Sunday/early Monday, TCM), starring Henry Fonda and Charles Laughton.

SATURDAY SERIES Mysteries on two helpings of “48 Hours” (8 p.m. and 10 p.m. CBS) * On two episodes of “Brooklyn Nine Nine” (Fox, r, TV-14): unresolved cases (8 p.m.), romance and work don’t mix (8:30 p.m.) * Lorelai arrives on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * A desperate fugitive needs help on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Ryan earns a group’s wrath on “Gang Related” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV14) * Two helpings of “20/20” (9 p.m. and 10 p.m., ABC) * Amaro generates bad publicity on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (10 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14).

SUNDAY SERIES “Big Brother” (8 p.m., CBS) * On two helpings of “The Simpsons” (Fox, r, TVPG): Bart buckles down (8 p.m.); Lisa turns fair and balanced (8:30 p.m.) * “Wipeout” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * An old friend visits on “Family Guy” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * A cherished memory curdles on “American Dad” (9:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). Copyright 2014, United Feature Syndicate

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Found: yellow lab wearing collar & part of a leash. Dollar General in Dalzell. Call SPCA to identify. 773-9292

Car Wash, Yard Sale, Fish Dinners, Fish Sandwiches & Fish & Grits Sat 8-? 1109 N Main St .(under bypass) New Millennium Deliverance Temple

Found Yellow lab mix with collar, near dollar general in dalzell. Owner contact the SPCA.

BUSINESS SERVICES Fencing Byrds Taylormade Fence and Decks Free quotes Financing available call 803-491-7000

Multi-Family 571 McCrays Mill Fri 5:30 pm-? Sat. 7:00-? Furn., clothing, hshlds. 3622 Beacon Dr Sat. 7 -12 If you are a sz 1-2 to 3-4 this is your lucky day...Am Eagle, Hollister, jeans, dresses. Shoes 7-8 1/2. Women lg to xlg, Hshld items, slacks SZ 10, Boys SZ's 14-16 209 Lee St. Sat., 7AM. Coffee & ends tables, child's entertainment stand, scrubs, dvd's, & lots more. 2370 Addison St Fri 7-? & Sat. 7-1 Furn, Lamps, clothes, hshld & more. Cheap Cheap CHEAP!

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Moving Sale: 2220 Hwy 261 S, (Wedgefield), Fri. 1-6pm, Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. 3,650 sq ft house full of items. Reasonable offers accepted. All must go. No checks. CASH ONLY. Call 803-468-0991 for partial list of items.

106 Lemmon St. Moving Sale! Saturday 7-11 We got it all!

Multi-Family Sale: 2424 Highview St. Sat. 8AM. Antiques Furn., pictures, misc & hshld items.

2372 Orvis St. Sat. 7AM - 1PM. Back to School sale. Girl's, boys & womens clothes & shoes, etc.

2245 Lloyd Dr. Off Bethel Ch. Rd. Sat. 8 am-? Our Junk, Your Treasure! Rain or shine

Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

40 Loring Drive, Huge yard sale! Sat. 8 am - ? Queen bed with rails, twin bed with mattress, glass dinette set, lots of furn., stain glass windows, too much to list.

SUPER YARD SALE

Estate Sale 2825 Sequoia Dr. Sat. 7 am - ? Furn., Hover Round elec. chair, dishes, everything must go!

SUPER SALE!!!

21 Gertrude Dr. (off Wise Dr.) Sat. Aug 2nd, 7AM. Lots of great clean stuff! New Schwinn adult tricycle, wheel chair, walker w/wheels, commode, GPS, fishing poles/supplies, paper shredder, kitchen items, tools, XL men/women clothes, and much more. Don't miss it! No Pre-sales!

Lawn Service

101 Radcliff Dr. Sat. 7-12. Antique/Vintage glass, china, ceramics, men's clothes, and more.

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

Huge Sale 102 Chappell St. behind CVS. Sat 7AM. 100's of great S-M Misses clothes, purses, shoes, household & misc.

Roofing Robert's Metal Roofing 35 Years Experience. 18 colors & 45 year warranty. Financing available. Long list of satisfied customers. Call 803-837-1549.

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Tree Service STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

PETS & ANIMALS Dogs OBEDIENCE TRAINING Basic Commands, Behavior problem solving, Advanced training. Master Trainer 27 Yrs Exp. Both Military & Law Enforcement Canines. Will train at your home or our training facility. Call 803-972-0738 or 972-7597

Multi-Family Yard Sale. Sat 6AM-12PM. Emmanuel Baptist Gym next tp LMA. 1794 Old Georgetown Rd, Manning. All kinds of deals! Worth the drive.

LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $2

40 ft. Steel storage container. $2,350 OBO. Contact George 803-236-2197.

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. 905-4242

Indoor yard Sale: 865 Windrow Dr. Saturday 7a-12p Rain or Shine. Lots of Items.

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3525 Camden Hwy, Dalzell, Sat. 7AM. School uniforms, church suits, children clothes/shoes, hshld items, 803-469-7755.

Like New multi colored Sofa, comfy black chair, green rocker recliner. All 3 $325 Call 803-720-1896

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCING FOR EXPERIENCED INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS, ELECTRICIANS AND GENERAL ENGINEERS FOR OUR SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA FACILITY.

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Ray Tobias & Company Septic tank pumping and services. (803) 340-1155 Senior and Military discounts available. 1st time customers receive 10% off when you mention this ad!

13 Cherokee Sat 7AM. Clothes, what nots, other misc. items.

For Sumter United Ministries, Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Fri. & Sat. August 1 & 2. 7AM-3PM. Furniture, Fill a Bag sale, Christmas Decor.

Like new Sony TV, $120. TV stand, $55. 2: Simon's recliners, $100 for both. All electric appliances must go. Queen br set with mattress, $100. 803-464-5981.

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EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Ins. Agent- Licensed P & C Agent in Sumter/Manning Area. Must be team oriented and work well with the public. Must be organized with excellent sales skills. Experience is required. Send resume to Box 368 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 IMMEDAITE OPEINGS Craig Industries, Inc. Of Sumter (Dalzell- located at the back gate of Shaw AFB) has immediate openings for experienced industrial single needle sewing machine operators. (Sergers and Zipper Setting) Applications taken daily: (Monday - Friday) at the plant from 8:00AM - 3:00PM. Dalzell location: 803-499-9406 (2615 Peach Orchard Drive- Back gate of Shaw AFB) An equal opportunity employer.

Seeking executive director. Must be a team player, self starter for non profit organization. Financial background a must, to include fundraising, technology a plus. Policies and procedures ability. Community involvement and strategic planning. Only qualified need apply. Send resume to Box 365 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 STC Now Hiring Diesel Mechanic Qualified candidates must have:

â&#x20AC;˘Valid driver license â&#x20AC;˘High School Diploma or GED â&#x20AC;˘Three years or more of diesel mechanical experience â&#x20AC;˘Must provide tools / picture at interview STC offers competitive salary and benefits EOE and Drug Free Workplace Contact - Pat Joyner 803-775-1002 x107

803-469-1602 Porters Fabrication a leading metal Fabrication company seeks an experienced Shipping Lead Person/Coordinator. Have strong experience in all phases of a shipping department. Operating systems for Federal Express, UPS, bar code scanning, processing of multiple part orders, internal database for labels, tracking, and logging, plan and perform daily shipping and receiving operations. Strong experience with Microsoft Suites especially Excel, experienced with hand tools and mechanical equipment not limited to Forklift and crane. Have leadership skills to delegate and lead a team of 3-4, basic Math skills. Candidate must have a HS Diploma. No Phone Calls Please Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability Applications accepted: Tues-Thurs 8-11am 1485 Diebold Dr Sumter, SC 29153 Fax: 803-469-3927 hr@portersfab.com

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Bright Beginnings Day School is Hiring! *Kindergarten Teacher (Associates degree - or higher in early childhood required) *Cook (Must be dependable and organized) *Toddler Teacher Looking to fill positions immediately. Apply within. 416 South Wise Dr. Sumter, SC 29150 *(803) 773-4300 BrightBeginningsSumter.com

2 & 3 Br brick and mobile homes located in Sumter and Manning starting at $350. AC & heat pump. No Section 8. Call 803-225-0389.

5.1 acres (Lee Cty)for lease (cheap) for farming or ranching on long term basis. Mth or yrly. 561-502-8598 Owner lives in Fla.

1994 Toyota Corolla, 4cyl, auto, 4dr, PS, PB, AT, Cold AC, new tires; runs & drives well. Great student car or 2nd car. Call 803-236-6361

2BR/1.5BA, duplex Ceiling fans, carpet/tile flrs, wht kit, stove/fridge, laundry rm, carport, shed, $600 /mo + dep. No Pets. 803-481-8286 lv msg.

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Help Wanted Part-Time $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555 Church Nursery Attendant Sunday mornings 8:30-12:45 Wednesdays 5:45pm-7:45pm. $8 per hr. Send resumes to Box 366 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

Mobile Home Rentals 2BR MH Country living for rent. Call 803-473-9999. 2/3BR MH. All appliances, C//H//A, Section 8 Accepted. 469-6978

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

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(Scenic Lake) 3BR 2BA 16x80. No pets Call 803-499-1500. From 9am- 5pm

CMA'S & Medical Scribes with 1-3 years exp. Please send resumes to Box 363 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

(2) 16x80 MH, 3BR/2BA, $450/mo + $350/dep. Ref required. No section 8. 1 home suitable for couple, no kids. Call 803-775-0492 leave name & no.

RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments Newly renovated Apts. 2BR All appl's, hrdwd fls, ceramic tiles, C/H/A, $550/mo, 7B Wright St. 803-773-5186 or 631-626-3460 Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Unfurnished Homes Shannon Dr. behind Jehovah Church & Layfette. 3BR 1BA, completely remodeled, like new! Fenced yard, den, dining room, C/H/A. $600 sec. dep + $600 mo. Section 8 welcome! Call Mon - Fri between 9 am - 6 pm 803-316-7958 or 803-773-1838. 3 homes for rent. 1300 - 2100 sq ft., $850 - $1200 mo. 3 br, 2 ba, (near Shaw AFB). 646-460-4424.

Lease or Sale- Owner financing avail, 5200 sq ft Building. Large fenced lot, 4 offices, kitchen, reception office, shop area. 822 S Guignard Call 803 968-5762

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LEGAL NOTICES Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Liberty Social Club intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine and Liquor at 770 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29153. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 11, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following

Beer & Wine License information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before. Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale FSBO: Manning, Country Club Acres, 1173 Deberry Dr. 3BR/2.5BA, brick ranch. C/H/A, large den, many upgrades. 2,155 sq ft. 0.56 acre lot. Deck & fenced yard. $159,900. Call 803-435-0447

Manufactured Housing Manufactured home for sale. Low price 3BR/2BA, tile floors, fenced yard, wooded shed, all appliances in Wedgefield. 803-847-9302 Looking for your DREAM HOME? LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 3-4-5 bedroom homes. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

Mobile Home with Lots FSBO: 10 +/- acres plus custom built D/W MH $85,000. For a list of amenities & info, send email to: papatom@ftc-i.net.

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