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BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com Clarendon County will soon have 175 job openings. Kent International Inc. announced Thursday it will be investing $4.3 million into a new plant specifically geared toward supplying U.S.-made bicycles to Walmart stores, a first for the retail titan. “We are excited with the challenge of assembling and manufacturing affordable bicycles in the United States,” said Arnold Kamler, chief executive officer and chairman of Kent International. “We feel that we have found a great partner in the state of South Carolina with their pro-business policies and an abundant pool of great workers.” The plans for the facility are part of Walmart’s U.S. Manufacturing initiative and will allow Kent to produce bicycles that are 90 percent complete, streamlining in-store assembly for employees. “The announcement of Kent International Inc. establishing a plant in Manning is welcoming news,” said Manning Mayor Julia Nelson. “Kent will be housed in what is known to most of us as the old ‘Sunbeam Plant.’ They will find that our workforce has the commitment, expertise and
Standoff ends with man killing himself Attempted robber shoots self on steps of jewelry store BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com A 24-year-old Sumter man is dead after an attempted armed robbery turned into a suicide Thursday morning outside a jewelry store on Guignard Drive. Shortly before 7:50 a.m. Thursday, police say two employees of Galloway and Moseley Fine Jewelers were walking up to the front door of the business, DUNCAN preparing to open the store, when they were approached by a masked, armed man. The suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Sumter resident Joshua Duncan, pointed a gun at the men, saying he was robbing the store. One of the employees, who police say has a concealed weapons permit, then brandished his own weapon and pointed it at the suspect. “He did that to defend himself,” said Sumter Police public information officer Tonyia McGirt. After a brief standoff between the two armed men, police said the suspect then turned his weapon to his head and fired, killing himself on the front steps of the business. “He never made it into the store,” McGirt said. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock identified Duncan and confirmed he died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Police also confirmed there were no other injuries in the incident. The shooting remains under investigation; however, McGirt said investigators think Duncan was acting alone during the attempted robbery. “There are no other individuals believed to be involved at this point in the investigation,” McGirt said. This determination came after police, securing the area, had to quickly evaluate the evidence they found
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A note reportedly written by suspect Joshua Duncan, 24, is seen above taped to the door of Galloway and Moseley Fine Jewelers on Guignard Drive on Thursday morning. Joshua Duncan, 24, turned his gun on himself on the front steps of the store after an attempted armed robbery of the store and a confrontation with two store employees who were opening the shop for the day. Sumter Police Department officers seen at left collect evidence at the scene of an attempted robbery-turnedsuicide on Thursday morning.
Any future development in the city of Sumter now has new rules for what its front yard should look like. A long-debated ordinance on landscaping rules for new businesses and housing developments received final approval at Tuesday’s meeting of Sumter City Council, putting in place standards planners call “clearer” and opponents say are “stricter” than the existing ordinance. Under the amended ordinance, the process of developing a site inside the city limits will be easier for everyone involved, according to City Planning Director George McGregor, because now the requirements for every aspect of the property are clearly spelled out. “Today, the ordinance says landscaping is ‘required,’ but it does not say how many trees or where they should go,” McGregor said. “I think this makes implementing the language better for everyone, especially for (planning) staff, but also for businesses and developers.” The looser language in the previous ordinance resulted in stark differences in the layouts of similar businesses because the
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Shaw service members prepare to become mentors to Sumter students BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com A group of military volunteers from Shaw Air Force Base participated in training with Sumter School District for the base’s mentorship program on Thursday morning at Alice Drive Elementary School. The group of service members will join the likes of about 115 other members from Shaw who will impact the lives of local youth. “We want our children to be resilient,” said Robin Mixon, prevention specialist for the school district. “What research has said over and over again is that if you put someone in a child’s life who can positively influence them, they’ll bond with that one person, and it’ll reduce the risk of them getting into trouble or becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol.” During the short training session, Mixon explained to the volunteers that mentoring usually improves mentees’ self-esteem, attitude and attendance and also makes them resilient. It’s also the opportunity for the mentees to gain career knowledge and start trusting adults. Mixon explained that some of the mentees grow up in a dysfunctional environment or have parents who are deployed. More importantly than volunteer-
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Airman First Class Don Snider fills out his application to be a mentor at Alice Drive Elementary School on Thursday morning.
ing to be a mentor is to be committed to the responsibilities of a mentor, said guidance counselor Shauntae Bines. “We thank you for being here, but we also ask that you be committed,” she said. “It’s not just about teaching our children. It’s also about building community.” Some of the volunteers
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have been mentors before participating in the program and want to continue to make an impact on students. Cody Patton, originally from Oklahoma, said he previously volunteered with the Boys & Girls Club and wanted to continue to influence youth to make the right choices. Chief Master Sgt. Israel Jaeger recently mentored while stationed
in Germany. “I used to mentor overseas, and I really enjoyed that. You form a bond with your mentee, and I want to be a positive influence and make a connection in the community,” he said. “I want to be able to work with a mentee and encourage them that they can do something positive in their lives.”
Sumter School District will review the applications for mentors and match them with a mentee at one of the schools in the county. The mentors will meet their mentees during a meet-and-greet scheduled for Feb. 7 at Alice Drive Elementary. Reach Raytevia Evans at (803) 774-1214.
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SCHP holds free recruitment meeting The South Carolina Highway Patrol is holding a free recruitment meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at Williams-Brice Stadium in the Letterman’s Lounge, 1125 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia. For more information, contact Cpl. Michael Zang at michaelzang@scdps.gov or at (803) 206-2001.
Lee school board to hold meeting Tuesday The Lee County School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at Lee Central High School in Bishopville, where elections for a number of board officers took place. Sanya Moses and Nathaniel Brunson will continue to serve as board chairwoman and board vice chairman, respectively, and Jessie Belvin will serve as board secretary. According to Dr. Wanda Andrews, superintendent, the officers will serve in these positions throughout 2014. During Tuesday’s meeting, a number of Lee County students were recognized, including Kenya Williams,
Yu’Quade China, Katrina Love, Larry Fortune and Kinard Lisbon.
Woman stabbed after fight over hog stomachs GREENWOOD — Greenwood police said a woman stabbed a coworker in the neck with a pair of scissors after a fight about hog stomachs at a pork-processing plant. Authorities said the two women were arguing early Sunday in a room where hogs are slaughtered at the Carolina Pride plant. Police said 19-year-old Johnnette Brown said a coworker had hit her with a hog stomach and then stabbed the woman in the neck with a pair of scissors.
11 more flu deaths reported in state COLUMBIA — South Carolina health officials said 11 additional people died from the flu in the state last week. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said 41 people have died from the flu in the state through Monday, when the most recent reporting period ended. All but four of the deaths have been in adults, with 16 flu deaths reported this season in people between ages 50 and 64.
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S.C. Legislature OKs guns in restaurants COLUMBIA (AP) — People with conholder. I am worried about the criminals who cealed-weapon permits are a signature away go in,” said Pitts, a retired law enforcement offrom being able to bring their guns into resficer. “I, in no way, want to prohibit an inditaurants and bars in South Carolina, if the vidual from being able to defend themselves, businesses themselves don’t prohibit it. especially after they’ve jumped through the The House’s 90-18 vote legal hoops” to secure a perThursday sends the bill to Gov. ‘I’m absolutely not mit. Nikki Haley, who’s certain to Pitts said he understands worried about a sign it. The Republican, who the concern about guns in CWP holder. I am previously told voters she has bars: “No one should be a permit, last month posted on worried about the armed and drinking at the Facebook a photo of the Beretsame time.” criminals who go in. But South Carolina makes ta she got for Christmas. “Gov. Haley has and will alno legal distinction between a I, in no way, want ways be a supporter of openrestaurant and a bar, so the bill to prohibit carry laws and will sign any couldn’t specify restaurants. It bill that doesn’t restrict the refers instead to businesses an individual rights of gun owners,” said her that sell alcohol for on-site from being able spokesman, Doug Mayer. consumption. The bill makes it illegal for As of last week, more than to defend people to drink alcohol while 229,310 people in South Carothemselves, carrying. Anyone caught lina held concealed-weapon would have the permit repermits, according to the State especially after voked for five years, plus face Law Enforcement Division. up to two years in prison and a they’ve jumped Other parts of the law are $2,000 fine. Businesses can designed to reduce the paperthrough the post a sign barring concealed work for the law enforcement legal hoops (to weapons. department, thereby speeding Opponents say mixing guns secure a permit).’ up the application process for and alcohol invites problems. people who’ve completed the Rep. B.R. Skelton, R-Six requirements for a permit. Rep. Mike Pitts, People can apply for a perMile, said he’s also concerned about the resulting confusion, R-Laurens mit online, allowing SLED to if responding law enforcement respond electronically. The officers can’t distinguish beagency can also use the pertween the permit holder and the bad guy. son’s driver’s license photo for the permit. “I’m not wanting us to create a gun fight at The bill also expands where concealed perthe OK bar by this legislation,” he said. mit holders can legally keep guns in their veBut Rep. Mike Pitts, R-Laurens, said the bill hicles: The measure would allow holders to allows law-abiding gun owners to defend store the weapons under a seat or in any storthemselves and their family while eating dinage compartment, rather than only in the ner, in case a criminal comes in and starts glove compartment, console or trunk. It also shooting. deletes the specification that classes for a “I’m absolutely not worried about a CWP concealed-weapon permit last eight hours.
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Apple’s Mac still influences 30 years after debut NEW YORK (AP) — Look around. Many of the gadgets you see drew inspiration from the original Mac computer. Computers at the time typically required people to type in commands. Once the Mac came out 30 years ago Friday, people could instead navigate with a graphical user interface. Available options were organized into menus. People clicked icons to run programs and dragged and dropped
files to move them. The Mac introduced realworld metaphors such as using a trash can to delete files. It brought us fonts and other tools once limited to professional printers. Most importantly, it made computing and publishing easy enough for everyday people to learn and use. Apple sparked a revolution in computing with the Mac. In turn, that sparked a revolution
in publishing as people began creating fancy newsletters, brochures and other publications from their desktops. These concepts are so fundamental today that it’s hard to imagine a time when they existed only in research labs — primarily Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Center. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and his team got much of its inspiration from PARC, which they visited
while designing the Mac. The Mac has had “incredible influence on pretty much everybody’s lives all over the world since computers are now so ubiquitous,� said Brad Myers, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s HumanComputer Interaction Institute. “Pretty much all consumer electronics are adopting all of the same kinds of interactions.� Apple didn’t invent these
tools, nor was the Mac the first to use them. Xerox Corp. sold its own mouse-based Star computer, and Apple’s Lisa beat the Mac by months. It’s impossible to say what would have happened if those machines hadn’t flopped with consumers or whether others would have come along if the Mac hadn’t. But the Mac prevailed and thus influenced generations of gadgets that followed.
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an altercation in the 700 block of Pridgen Lane where they found the victim lying on the ground, his face covered with blood and a large laceration above his right eye. They learned from a witness that the victim and his father were in a physical alteration when Hulon exited his truck and struck the victim in the head with a blunt object. Hulon left the scene before law enforcement arrived. The victim was transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Police went to Hulon’s residence to find him there and placed him under arrest before transporting him to Sumter-Lee
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Chester Alphonso Stavis, 26, of Birnie Circle, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license, first offense, at 1:11 a.m. Sunday on Albert Drive. According to the report, officers responded to a wreck at the intersection of Stark and Pinson streets, where the victim stated the suspect, described as a black male wearing white pants and driving a brown Dodge Intrepid, exited the driver’s side of the vehicle and attempted to leave the scene in the passenger’s side of a black Dodge Charger. Officers located the suspect, identified as Stavis, on Albert Drive, and they noticed his unsteady balance, slurred speech and the strong odor of alcohol. Stavis was loud, boisterous and began to use profane language and later admitted he had been drinking gin. After failing sobriety tests, Stavis was arrested and placed into a police vehicle, after which he became belligerent and started banging his head on the cage and the rear window of the vehicle. An officer sprayed Stavis with Capstun after warning him, to which Stavis responded by kicking the rear door and window of the vehicle. The officer then Tased Stavis to calm him down. Stavis was sent to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. Roy Hulon, 41, of 4185 Livingston Drive, was charged with firstdegree assault and battery at his residence at 7:44 p.m. Wednesday. According to the report, officers responded to
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Poll finds drop in uninsured rate BY RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press Writer
U.S. uninsured rate is down slightly
WASHINGTON — It may just be the start of a new trend. The uninsured rate dropped modestly this month as expanded coverage rolled out under President Obama’s health care law, a major survey released Thursday has found. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index found that the uninsured rate for U.S. adults dropped by 1.2 percentage points in January, to 16.1 percent. That would translate to roughly 2 million to 3 million people gaining coverage. The closely watched poll combines the scope and depth found in government surveys with the timeliness of media sampling. Pollsters interview 500 people a day, 350 days a year. The survey can be an early indicator of broad shifts in society. The health-care results were based on more than 9,000 interviews, about nine times as many as in a standard national poll.
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The old Sunbeam Bread Co. facility just outside Manning is seen Thursday. Located at 3033 Greeleyville Highway, the facility will soon be home to Kent International Inc., a bicycle manufacturer that recently announced plans to produce bicycles for Walmart stores from its future Clarendon location.
KENT from Page A1 loyalty needed for a manufactory to be successful. I am most appreciative for all of the collaborative efforts, from the Governor’s Office to our local economic development team that have allowed this opportunity for our citizens.� The announcement, relayed in a press release from Gov. Nikki Haley’s office, came early Thursday morning during the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. At the same meeting, Walmart announced a new $10 million manufacturing fund for those seeking to innovate the industry. These announcements come as part of a $12.4 billion investment surge that has led to 31,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector within the Palmetto State since 2011, and Kent International is the third WalMart supplier announcing a new facility in South Carolina since August 2013. “Those that have already taken the risk to move or expand manufacturing in the U.S. tell us they are experiencing a first-mover advantage — a significant leg up in terms of market share and momentum,� said Bill Simon, Wal-Mart U.S. president and chief executive officer. “Kent Bicycles is taking the opportunity to become one of those first-movers with its facility in South Carolina.� The chairman of Clarendon County Development Board said this latest announcement makes the bicycle manufacturer part of a growing business community realizing the value of operating locally. “Kent International joins the growing list of companies that have discovered Clarendon County as a great place to do business,� H. Blake Gibbons said. “We welcome them and commit to work for their continued success.� Space is still available, too, said Manning’s mayor. “We can accommodate anyone coming to Clarendon County,� Nelson said. Dwight Stewart, chairman of Clarendon County Council, echoed Nelson’s assertion and said the process of bringing Kent into the county was rather painless. “This was probably one of the quickest processes we’ve had,� he
said. “John Truluck, along with the members of (Clarendon County) Economic Development Board and Central South Carolina Alliance, did a lot to make this happen, but we negotiated things very quickly.� Truluck said bringing Kent to Clarendon was a group effort made by the community. “When they came, several local employers showed them that Clarendon has what they need in terms of workforce, housing and location,� Truluck said. “They needed to know that the people of the county are ready and able to work.� Truluck went on to say the significance of the bicycle company coming to the area couldn’t be stressed enough.
“We’ve suffered just as much as, if not more than, other areas in terms of losing jobs during the recession,� he said. “In the past two years, we’ve really made up for lost ground. With Kent, they’re a recognized name and a quality company. The No. 1 charge of the council is to bring jobs to Clarendon. Anytime you bring 175 jobs to a small community, it’s going to have a huge impact on the area.� Kent International Inc. is family-owned business that started in the early 1900s in New York, according to kentbicycles.com. The now New Jersey-based company supplies bicycles and bike accessories to more than 20 countries. Besides Wal-Mart, it’s
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lion investment. • Spirit Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of generic medicine products, took over the former Federal Mogul building along U.S. 301 last March, bringing 300 jobs to Summerton and a $12.2 million investment. Reach Jade Reynolds at (803) 774-1250. Item reporter Rob Cottingham contributed to this report.
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FDA says it is studying caramel coloring in soda BY MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration said it is conducting new studies of the safety of caramel coloring in soft drinks and other foods, even though previous research has shown no identifiable health risk. The agency’s announcement comes in response to a study by Consumer Reports that shows varying levels of 4-methylimidazole — an impurity formed in some caramel coloring at low levels during the manufacturing process — in 12 brands of soda from five manufacturers. The FDA said it has already studied the use of caramel as a flavor and color additive for decades and it has no reason to think the coloring used is unsafe. The agency said it is also reviewing new data on the safety of 4-methylimidazole but did not say what that data is. “These efforts will inform the FDA’s safety
States want labels put on altered food items PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — In the absence of federal regulation, states from Rhode Island to Hawaii are considering laws to require labels on food items containing genetically modified ingredients. Currently, only Connecticut and Maine have laws requiring labels for genetically modified food. But those requirements won’t kick in until other states adopt their own rules. Bills to do just that are expected in more than two dozen states. Seventy percent of processed foods contain at least one ingredient made or derived from genetically modified crops, known as GMOs, according to the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest. The industry-backed Grocery Manufacturers Association puts the number between 70 and 80 percent. Genetic modifications to a plant can improve its quality, hardiness or resistance to pests or disease. Scientific studies have found no evidence that GMOs are more harmful than foods without genetic modifications, but those pushing for label requirements point to the value in the information itself. “I don’t know if it’s harmful or unhealthy, but it’s something people have a right to know about,” said Rhode Island state Rep. Dennis Canario, a Democrat sponsoring a labeling bill. “They put calories on a package. They put the fat content. If the ingredients have been genetically altered, shouldn’t that be listed on there somewhere?”
analysis and will help the agency determine what, if any, regulatory action needs to be taken,” said FDA spokeswoman Juli Putnam. There are no federal limits on the amount of 4-methylimidazole,
which the FDA said can also form in trace amounts when coffee beans are roasted or some meats are grilled. The Consumer Reports study urged the agency to set a maximum level of the substance when it is artifi-
cially added to foods or soda, to require labeling when it is added and to bar products from carrying the “natural” label if they contain caramel colors. “There is no reason why consumers need to be exposed to this
avoidable and unnecessary risk that can stem from coloring food and beverages brown,” said Consumer Reports’ Dr. Urvashi Rangan, a toxicologist and lead investigator on the study. Though studies have not been conclusive
about whether 4-methylimidazole is a carcinogen, California includes it on the state list of carcinogens, and a state law mandates a cancer warning label on products that have a certain level of the substance.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Penny for Progress will help us succeed Nothing succeeds like success. The vision of Sumter County, “A great place to live, learn, work and play,” is becoming a reality. Our Penny for Progress programs, financed by the penny sales tax, has been very successful. It’s amazing what pennies used wisely can do. It’s well known that a Penny for Progress project was a key factor in Continental Tire selecting Sumter County to build its new facility. This company invested $500 million, which will create 1,600 jobs. As I have often said, “When you invest in yourself, others will invest in you.” Driving around our county we can see what our pennies have accomplished. New Sumter Judicial Center, renovated Sumter County Civic Center, new and renovated community centers, new and renovated fire stations, sidewalks around our
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Britain, Israel, Poland and the Czech Republic, and to have so enraged the Saudis that they actually rejected a Security Council seat — disgusted as they were with this administration’s remarkable combination of fecklessness and highhandedness. Must we crown this run of diplomatic malpractice with gratuitous injury to Canada, our most reliable, most congenial friend in the world? And for what? This is not a close call. The Keystone case is almost absurdly open and shut. Even if you swallow everything the environmentalists tell you about oil sands, the idea that blocking Keystone will prevent their development by Canada is ridiculous. Canada sees its oil sands as a natural bounty and key strategic asset. Canada will not leave it in the ground. Where’s the environmental gain in blocking Keystone? The oil will be produced, and the oil will be burned. If it goes to China, the Pacific pipeline will carry the same environmental risks as a U.S. pipeline.
And Alberta oil can still go to the U.S., if not by pipeline then by rail, which requires no State Department approval. That would result in far more greenhouse gas emissions — exactly the opposite of what the environmentalists are seeking. Moreover, rail can be exceedingly dangerous. Last year a tanker train derailed and exploded en route through Quebec. The fireball destroyed half of downtown Lac-Megantic, killing 47, many incinerated beyond recognition. This isn’t theoretical environmentalism. This is not a decrease in snail darter population. This is 47 dead human beings. More recently, we’ve had two rail-oil accidents within the U.S., one near Philadelphia and one in North Dakota. Add to this the slam-dunk strategic case for Keystone: Canadian oil reduces our dependence on the volatile Middle East, shifting petroleum power from OPEC and the killing zones of the Middle East to North America. What more reliable source of oil could we possibly have
the penny sales tax. That’s okay, people don’t always agree. However, we must look at the big picture. Educational and training opportunities, jobs that pay a living wage, arts, cultural and recreational activities for everyone. “I don’t want people to come to Sumter to retire; I want people to come to Sumter to live.” Equality in education, jobs, opportunity and healthcare is what I’m about. What about you? EUGENE R. BATEN Sumter
Plan to kill Cormorants on lakes unjustified Double-crested Cormorants are dark colored, ish eating, non-game birds that are native to South Carolina. When lying, Cormorants can be mis-
taken for large ducks or geese; when swimming, for American Loons or Anhingas. Cormorants can often be seen lying over or foraging for ish in large bodies of water in South Carolina. Late in 2013, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced its plan to authorize and orchestrate the killing of Double-crested Cormorants on Lakes Marion and Moultrie. Soon after the end of the waterfowl hunting season in late January 2014, SCDNR will permit members of the public to shoot these birds. he reason offered by SCDNR for this Cormorant hunt is that they are depleting the stocks of ish in these lakes. I have been a isherman throughout my life, and I know how anglers will often blame
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anything for the fact that they didn’t catch ish on a particular day or for the fact that the “big one” got away. Now, ishermen in the big lakes are blaming these native birds for what they perceive is a decline in the game ishery. Furthermore, these ishermen — and the politicians that they have lobbied — are pushing SCDNR to allow the killing of cormorants. When I requested scientiic evidence from SCDNR to justify this proposed hunt, none was provided. I strongly suspect that none exists. Rather, as I’ve said, I believe that SCDNR has been pushed and bullied into an unnecessary slaughter of a native non-game bird, by ishermen, ishing guides and a few powerful but misguided politicians.
he South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and its staf have been my valued and trusted partners and colleagues for the entirety of my 40-year conservation career. I have always believed SCDNR’s policies and actions to be driven by hard scientiic evidence, so the coming unjustiied Cormorant killing is totally out of character. It is my hope that this letter, and other public expressions of concern and disappointment which it may prompt, will cause those involved to abandon this proposed plan to slaughter these harmless native water birds, for what appears to be no biological reason at all. NORMAN L. BRUNSWIG Executive Director Audubon South Carolina Harleyville
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than Canada? Keystone has left Canada very upset, though characteristically relatively quiet. Canadians may have succeeded in sublimating every ounce of normal human hostility and unpleasantness by way of hockey fights, but that doesn’t mean we should take advantage of their good manners. The only rationale for denying the pipeline is political — to appease Obama’s more extreme environmentalists. For a president who claims not to be ideological, the irony is striking: Here is an easily available piece of infrastructure — privately built, costing government not a penny, creating thousands of jobs and, yes, shovel ready — and yet the president, who’s been incessantly pushing new “infrastructure” as a fundamental economic necessity, can’t say yes. Well then, Mr. President, say something. You owe Canada at least that. Up or down. Five years is long enough.
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schools and the Patriot Park Sportsplex, which received an award as the best amateur sports facility in South Carolina. We have more projects to complete before the current penny sales tax period expires. What we are doing is not just for us. It’s for our children and grandchildren. Therefore, we must continue our progress because we are competing with other counties, states and countries. We must let businesses and industries know that if they come to Sumter County they will be successful. They will know that our workforce has been technically trained and educated at the Sumter Career and Technology Center, Central Carolina Technical College, USC Sumter, Morris College and is ready to meet their employment needs. We realize, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” In spite of what has been accomplished, there are citizens who oppose an extension of
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DUNCAN from Page A1 at the crime scene. This included a handwritten note taped to the front door, awaiting the employees of the business which read: “HELLO. You Have a Rifle pointed at You. Just follow My Instructions and no one Will get Hurt. My Partner will be with you Soon. Lission (sic) to Him, if you Do not people WILL DIE!!!” Having more than one employee arrive at the same time to open the store was standard protocol for the business, said McGirt, who also suggested business owners make sure they
put in place a set of safety precautions like this for their own protection. This should include making sure employees enter and leave together, remaining aware of surroundings, and making sure both parking lots and business interiors remain well lit, even after stores are closed. “Sometimes there might be a situation where you have surveillance cameras, but you need to be able to see the footage on those surveillance cameras,” McGirt said. Reach Braden Bunch at (803) 774-1201.
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interpretation was mostly left up to different planners working with different developers. The new ordinance sets specific numbers for planting trees and shrubs or how far a building should be set back from neighboring properties, so future development should be more consistent. “The intention is to get a more standard of way of determining what is required, so it’s not individually negotiated in each case,” said Mayor Joe McElveen, who voted to approve the measure. “Then you can get situations where some have more than others.” But others are concerned about how tighter rules for landscaping could affect business development in the community. Councilman Robert Galiano was the only member of council to vote against final passage of the ordinance because, while he “wholeheartedly agrees” with the need for new landscaping rules, he worries the ordinance as written will discourage business development. “If you have to use a backhoe rather than a shovel, that’s an added cost,” Galiano said. Galiano would have preferred to defer action Tuesday because he’s reviewing information from the Nursery and Landscape Association on similar requirements in other communities and said the council could still propose changes to the ordinance in the future. “If there’s something we overlooked,
we can always amend it,” he said. McGregor stresses the Planning Department will continue trying to accommodate developers’ ideas through a waiver process as long as they can meet the same goals as the requirements in the ordinance. “We still want to work with developers to produce the best possible product,” he said. “This just gives us a clear starting point.” A site plan submitted to the department today would have to comply with the new language, but any previously approved projects or existing businesses won’t be affected unless they undertake a new, “major” expansion. “We’re not going to retroactively go to an existing business and tell them they have to plant all these trees,” McGregor said. McElveen notes the Planning Commission, which includes many local Realtors and developers, spent months studying and preparing the recommended ordinance and made changes in response to public input. “Anytime you do something like this, there will be issues to work through,” the mayor said. “But overall, I think it’s an improvement, and I commend the planning staff and commission for their work on this.” Review the new landscaping ordinance at www.sumtersc.gov/ planning.aspx Reach Bristow Marchant at (803) 7741272.
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compromise. ARIES (March 21-April the last word in astrology 19): Watch your back. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone may be Don’t feel pressured to eugenia LAST jealous or trying to oust make a choice. You have you out of a position to wager the pros and you currently occupy. cons as well as other Use intelligence, knowledge and options. Don’t let a relationship you have professionalism when dealing with peers or with someone hold you back. partners. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take one step at a TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do what you’re time. You may not be thinking straight supposed to do without complaint. Make when it comes to emotional situations at entertaining plans that are sure to bring home or concerning a loved one. Don’t take romance into your life. Opportunity knocks the path of least resistance if a little effort where love is concerned. Plan something will bring better results. unusual. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Telling a GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have choices story will put you in the spotlight, but make to make regarding work and what you have sure that you don’t exaggerate. Too much to offer. Broaden your horizons; spend time spent on entertainment or luxury items will with someone who has mastered leave you short on cash. something you want to learn. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Open up CANCER (June 21-July 22): Love, excitement about the way you feel. Lay your cards on and adventure should be high on your the table and find out where you stand. to-do list. Explore new ways to use your Don’t waste time and money on someone talents. A personal relationship needs or something that isn’t likely to give nurturing, not control or aggressive anything in return. behavior. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Change LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Problems at home will direction if you’re not making the progress escalate if you leave someone out or you you crave. Not everyone will see things your don’t take the time to deal with your way, so consider going it alone. Set your responsibilities before you engage in social course and don’t stop until you reach your activity. destination. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s time to make a PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Invest in move. Get your plan up and running and do something you believe in or that you feel not look back. You deserve to follow your you can master enough to bring in extra dreams, hopes and wishes. A relationship cash. Mixing business with pleasure and you have with someone will improve if you offering to help others will raise your profile.
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spca pet of the week Sawyer, a 3-month-old tricolored male corgi mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is playful, active, affectionate, gentle and friendly. Sawyer loves to romp and play with his pup pals and adores being cuddled and given lots of attention. He would make a great new family buddy. The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com.
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Workmen lay waterlines in a field behind the Birnie HOPE Center this week. Sumter City Council passed a revised landscaping ordinance Tuesday setting new requirements for future developments in the city.
Enjoy an evening of dancing and music at the SPCA Valentine’s Dance 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center, 1100 S. Guignard Drive (next to the SPCA). Music will be provided by The Footnotes. Cost is $20 per person (must be 21 or older). Call (803) 773-9292. All proceeds benefit the Sumter SPCA.
SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014
THE ITEM To contact the Sports Department, call (803) 774-1241 or e-mail sports@theitem.com
Cink leads at Farmers; Tiger 5 back
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BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press SAN DIEGO— The best score belonged to Stewart Cink. The best round belonged to Pat Perez. Tiger Woods didn’t come close to claiming either Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open, where the seven-time champion failed to break par in the opening round for first time in his career. Cink ran off three straight birdies late in his round on the easier North Course at Torrey Pines for an 8-under 64. That gave him a one-shot lead over Gary Woodland, who also was on the North, which is more than 600 yards shorter. Perez was on the South Course, host of the 2008 U.S. Open and with greens WOODS so firm this year that it felt like a major. Perez had a 67, the best score on the South by two shots, and even more astounding is that he played bogey-free. Bishopville native Tommy Gainey finished even par on the North course. The South played nearly four shots harder than the North. Woods, making his 2014 debut, failed to birdie any of the par 5s and had to settle for a 72. “Even par is not too bad, but I didn’t play the par 5s worth a darn today,” Woods said. “Obviously, that’s (tantamount) to try to get any kind of scoring on the South Course. You’ve got to take care of the par 5s because there’s not a lot of holes you can make birdie here. Subsequently, I didn’t finish under par.” Even at eight shots behind, he wasn’t worried about a chance to win at Torrey for the ninth time — including a U.S. Open. The courses are so different than it’s difficult to gauge where anyone stands until everyone has had a crack at both courses. The weekend rounds are on the South. “I’m going to have to go out there and get it a little bit tomorrow to not be so far behind come Saturday or SunSEE TORREY PINES, PAGE B5
SHS hosts Gamecock Duals today-Saturday BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com If you like high school wrestling, then Sumter High School is the place to be today and on Saturday. There will be 23 teams from around
Sumter’s Mac Mota, above right, and Steven Littles, left top, look to help the Gamecocks make a strong showing during the next two days as SHS prepares to host the Gamecock Duals at the SHS gymnasium.
the state and one from North Carolina wrestling in the Gamecock Duals. Today’s action will begin at 5:30 p.m. with each of the teams wrestling three matches with six
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SEE DUALS, PAGE B6
Wawrinka into finals, Nadal or Federer next BY JOHN PYE The Associated Press
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Stanislas Wawrinka makes a forehand return to Tomas Berdych during his 6-3, 7-6 (1), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4) semifinal victory at the Australian Open on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia. Wawrinka will face either Nadal or Federer in the finals.
MELBOURNE, Australia — The usually diplomatic Roger Federer didn’t bother concealing his preference for semifinal winners at the Australian Open. He wanted an allSwiss final, the first ever in a Grand Slam. Eighthranked Stanislas Wawrinka held up his end of the bargain with a 6-3, 7-6 (1), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4)
win over Tomas Berdych to reach his first major final. Now the pressure is on the 17-time major winner to complete the match up. The major
obstacle in his path: a semifinal against Rafael Nadal. Now it’s Iron Stan’s turn to sit back and watch two of the greatest players ever do battle Friday for the right to meet him in Sunday’s final. “For sure I’m going to really, really enjoy,” Wawrinka said. “I’m going to watch the match tomorrow in SEE OPEN, PAGE B6
Fresh off Hall call, Maddux enjoying life BY STEPHEN HAWKINS The Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas — Greg Maddux is enjoying his part-time role in baseball these days. The newly elected member in baseball’s Hall of Fame gets to spend plenty of time with his family while also working as a special assistant helping the Texas Rangers’ pitching coach, his brother Mike. “That’s probably the best perk, is I’m able to get a little bit of both,” Greg Maddux said Thursday. “I have a kid that’s going to be 17 soon ... I’m getting a chance to watch him grow up and play at the high school level, help his team out as well. And spend time with family and still get my baseball fix in too.” Two weeks after getting his call from the hall, and being on 97 percent of the ballots in his first year of eligibility, the four-time NL Cy Young Award winner said it was still “pretty exciting.” Maddux won 355 games in a big-league career
that started with Chicago Cubs from 1986-92. He won his first Cy Young in his final season at Wrigley Field, then won the award in his first three seasons with the Braves. After 11 seasons in Atlanta, he returned to the Cubs for three more years, and pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego after that. When Maddux is inducted July 27, he will not have any logo on his Hall of Fame plaque. “I feel good about it, I spent half my career in Chicago and half of my career in Atlanta,” he said. “So I’m going to go in neutral, I guess.” Maddux said he hasn’t yet really thought about what that day will be like or what he will say in his speech. “I know I’m nervous. I know that much,” he said. “I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be pretty special.”
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Former Atlanta pitcher Greg Maddux, who was recently elected into baseball’s Hall of Fame, is enjoying his new SEE MADDUX, PAGE B5 role as an assistant to the general manager in Texas.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014
WH girls win SCISA bowling title COLUMBIA – The Wilson Hall girls bowling team won the SCISA state tournament by 19 pins on Thursday at Royal Z Lanes. The Lady Barons finished with a 3-game total of 377 while Cardinal Newman was second at 358. Defending state champion Heathwood Hall was third at 345 and Thomas Sumter Academy was fourth at 343. Those four teams advanced to the championship round after finishing in the top four in the preliminary round. Wilson Hall had a 133 in the first game, 21 pins better than second-place Cardinal Newman. TSA rolled a 109 while Heathwood had 98. The Lady Barons only had a 108 in the second game, but only the Lady Generals could pick up any pins as they rolled a 115. Wilson Hall had a 241, TSA 224, CN 220 and Heathwood Hall 205. Wilson Hall rebounded with a 136 in the final game to maintain its comfortable advantage. VARSITY BASKETBALL THOMAS SUMTER 33 TRINITY-BYRNES 19
DARLINGTON – Taylor Knudson scored 14 points as Thomas Sumter Academy earned a 33-19 victory over Trinity-Byrnes on Thursday at the T-B gymnasium. Kayla Chappell added seven points for the Lady Generals, who improved to 11-6 overall and will host Calhoun Academy today. Aysha Scott led
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PREP REGION STANDINGS Region VI-4A Boys Sumter 2-1 Carolina Forest 2-1 South Florence 1-1 West Florence 1-1 Conway 0-2 Girls Sumter 3-0 West Florence 2-0 South Florence 1-1 Conway 0-2 Carolina Forest 0-3 Region VI-3A Boys Darlington 3-1 Hartsville 3-1 Lakewood 3-1 Marlboro County 2-2 Crestwood 1-3 Manning 0-4 Girls Crestwood 4-0 Lakewood 3-1 Manning 2-2 Hartsville 2-2 Darlington 1-3 Marlboro County 0-4
Region VII-2A Boys Lake City 3-0 Kingstree 2-1 Lake Marion 2-1 Lee Central 1-2 Timberland 1-2 Andrews 0-3 Girls Kingstree 3-0 Lake City 3-0 Lee Central 2-1 Lake Marion 1-2 Andrews 0-3 Timberland 0-3 Region VII-1A Boys C.E. Murray Timmonsville Carvers Bay Hemingway East Clarendon Scott’s Branch
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Timmonsville Hemingway Carvers Bay East Clarendon
Trinity Byrnes with six points.
THOMAS SUMTER Knudson 14, Chappell 7, Morris 4, Long 3, Jackson 2, Jenkins 1, Law 1. TRINITY-BYRNES Scott 7, McElveen 5, Fuller 4, Fisher 3.
JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL HARTSVILLE 35 CRESTWOOD 31
Azariah Dixon scored 10 points, but it was not enough as the Crestwood junior varsity team fell to Hartsville 35-31 on Thursday at The Castle. Dyeesha Cabbagestalk added eight points for the Lady Knights, who fell to 6-5 overall and 2-3 in the region and will travel to Marlboro County on Monday. MARLBORO COUNTY LAKEWOOD
Scott’s Branch C.E. Murray SCISA Region II-3A Boys Laurence Manning Wilson Hall Florence Christian Orangeburg Prep Girls Orangeburg Prep Laurence Manning Florence Christian Wilson Hall
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Jamariah Epps scored nine points and Dyneshia Felder added seven in a losing effort as the Lakewood JV squad lost a 26-24 contest to Marlboro County on Wednesday at The Swamp. MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL ALICE DRIVE 37 SNEED 19
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FLORENCE – Jah’che Whitfield scored 19 points to help lead Alice Drive Middle School to a 37-19 victory over Sneed on Thursday at the Sneed gymnasium. Latrice Lyons added eight points for the Lady Hawks followed by Shakyla Funchess with 5 points as ADMS improved to 11-0. HILLCREST EBENEZER
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Jayla Bolden posted 11 points and 15 rebounds for Hillcrest Middle School in a 33-13 victory over Ebenezer on Thursday at the Ebenezer gymnasium. Chazen Regalado added 10 points for the Lady Wildcats, who improved to 7-2. Destinee Jamison led Ebenezer with nine points. LUGOFF-ELGIN LEE CENTRAL
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BISHOPVILLE – Shawntea Ford scored eight points, but it was not enough as Lee Central Middle School
SCISA Region II-2A Boys Palmetto Christian Dorchester Holly Hill Thomas Sumter Calhoun South Aiken Christian Baptist Girls Thomas Sumter Holly Hill Calhoun Palmetto Christian Dorchester South Aiken Baptist Christian
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fell to Lugoff-Elgin 29-19 on Thursday at the LCMS gymnasium. B TEAM BASKETBALL LAURENCE MANNING HAMMOND
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MANNING – Liz Hussey put up 10 points to help lead the Laurence Manning Academy B team to a 23-14 victory over Hammond on Thursday at the Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Sara Knight Nalley added six points for the Lady Swampcats, who improved to 3-1. LMA travels to Orangeburg Prep on Monday. WILSON HALL ORANGEBURG PREP
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ORANGEBURG – Haley McCaffrey scored 10 points to help lead the Wilson Hall B team to a 49-5 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Thursday at the OP gymnasium. Maddi Elmore, Liza Segars and Betsy Noyse each added six points for the Lady Barons, who will travel to Ben Lippen today.
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McFadden’s big night leads Padres past CH SUMMERTON – Jay McFadden posted a double-double of 20 points and 24 rebounds as St. Francis Xavier High School’s varsity basketball team earned a 62-33 win over Clarendon Hall on Thursday at the Saints gymnasium. Leighton Savage added 20 points for the Padres, who improved to 4-6 overall and 3-2 in the region. They will travel to Colleton Prep on Tuesday. Wes Keller led the Saints with 14 points.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER McFadden 20, Savage 20, Lyons 8, Foreman 6, Hart 2, Hannus 4, Remfolt 2. CLARENDON HALL Keller 14, Way 6, Patel 3, Bisik 2, Dunleavy 2, Harvin 2, Hughes 2, Lookabill 2.
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DARLINGTON – Carlton Washington had nine points to lead Thomas Sumter Academy, but it was not enough as the Generals fell to Trinity-Byrnes 63-40 on Thursday at the T-B gymnasium. Michael Hoge and Chris White each added seven points for the Generals, who will host Calhoun Academy today.
TRINITY-BYRNES TJ McElveen 3, Lamadrek Brown 16, Tyron McElveen 13, Mark Buyck 8, Michael Pavy 3, Kimani Williams 13, Chris McDowell 4, Carson Harwell 4, Kris Chapman 2. THOMAS SUMTER Robinson 4, Hoge 7, White 7, Stengel 3, Hudson 2, Dukes 4, York 4, Washington 9.
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Ja Morant scored 16 points, but it wasn’t enough as Crestwood’s JV squad fell to Hartsville 47-41 on Thursday at The Castle. Micah Williamson added 12 points for the Knights followed by Tyquan Logan with seven. Crestwood, which fell to 8-3 overall and 2-3 in the region, will travel to Marlboro County on Monday. MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL MAYEWOOD CHESTNUT OAKS
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Antonio Anderson’s 11 points helped Mayewood Middle School defeat Chestnut Oaks 52-31 on Thursday at the Mayewood gymnasium.
Jerrell Kelley and Tavarist Wilson each had 10 points while Jaron Richardson recorded a double-double of 10 points and 12 assists. BATES FURMAN
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Trashad Jett scored 14 points as Bates Middle School earned a 63-32 victory over Furman on Thursday at the Furman gymnasium. Dione Coleman added 12 points for the Bantams, who will host Alice Drive on Monday. Kassem McBride had 10 points and eight rebounds for Furman, who fell to 2-8 and will travel to Hillcrest on Monday. Javon Caldwell added six points for the Indians. LEE CENTRAL LUGOFF-ELGIN
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BISHOPVILLE – Demarcus Smith led four Lee Central Middle School players in double figures with 18 points as LCMS earned a 60-43 victory over Lugoff-Elgin on Thursday at the Lee Central gymnasium. Torian Wilson-Bolden and Amadrie Mixon each added 13 points for LCMS, followed by TyAndre Cousar with 10. Lee Central improved to 10-0 and will face Scott’s Branch on Monday. B TEAM BASKETBALL LAURENCE MANNING HAMMOND
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MANNING – Dalton Page and Grayson Gamble each scored 12 points as the Laurence Manning Academy B team earned a 52-10 victory over Hammond on Thursday at the Bubba Davis Gymnasium. LMA improved to 4-1 and will travel to Orangeburg Prep on Monday. WILSON HALL ORANGEBURG PREP
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ORANGEBURG – Dawson Dabbs scored seven points and had seven rebounds to help lead Wilson Hall’s B team to a 44-13 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Thursday at the OP gymnasium. Corbin Bruce and Frampton McCluskey each added six points for the Barons, who improved to 7-3 and will travel to Ben Lippen today.
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PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity Basketball Crestwood at Hartsville, 6 p.m. Manning at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Lake City at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Scott’s Branch at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball Wilson Hall at Florence Christian, 4 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Calhoun Academy at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Dillon Christian at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Patrick Henry, 3 p.m. Sumter Christian at Maranatha Christian (No JV Girls), 4 p.m. B Team Basketball Wilson Hall at Ben Lippen, 4 p.m. Varsity Wrestling Sumter in Gamecock Duals, TBA SATURDAY Varsity Wrestling Sumter in Gamecock Duals, TBA B Team Basketball Thomas Sumter at Dorchester, 10 a.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Schedule TODAY EAST Quinnipiac at Iona, 7 p.m. Rider at Manhattan, 7 p.m. Marist at Niagara, 7 p.m. Vermont at Stony Brook, 9 p.m. SOUTH Lipscomb at N. Kentucky, 7 p.m. MIDWEST Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 21 20 .512 – Brooklyn 18 22 .450 21/2 New York 15 27 .357 61/2 Boston 15 29 .341 71/2 Philadelphia 14 28 .333 71/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 30 12 .714 – Atlanta 22 19 .537 71/2 Washington 20 21 .488 91/2 Charlotte 19 25 .432 12 Orlando 11 32 .256 191/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 33 8 .805 – Chicago 21 20 .512 12 Detroit 17 25 .405 161/2 Cleveland 15 27 .357 181/2 Milwaukee 8 33 .195 25 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 32 10 .762 – Houston 29 15 .659 4 Dallas 25 19 .568 8 Memphis 20 20 .500 11 New Orleans 16 25 .390 151/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 33 10 .767 – Portland 31 11 .738 11/2 Denver 20 20 .500 111/2 Minnesota 20 21 .488 12 Utah 14 29 .326 19 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 29 15 .659 – Golden State 26 17 .605 21/2 Phoenix 24 17 .585 31/2 L.A. Lakers 16 26 .381 12 Sacramento 15 26 .366 121/2 Wednesday’s Games Atlanta 112, Orlando 109 Boston 113, Washington 111, OT Chicago 98, Cleveland 87 Charlotte 95, L.A. Clippers 91 Toronto 93, Dallas 85 Philadelphia 110, New York 106 Houston 119, Sacramento 98 Milwaukee 104, Detroit 101 Oklahoma City 111, San Antonio 105 Phoenix 124, Indiana 100 Thursday’s Games L.A. Lakers at Miami, late Denver at Portland, late Today’s Games L.A. Lakers at Orlando, 7 p.m. Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Dallas at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Chicago, 8 p.m. Memphis at Houston, 8 p.m. Washington at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Indiana at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
| Saturday’s Games Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Toronto, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Indiana at Denver, 9 p.m. Washington at Utah, 9 p.m. Minnesota at Portland, 10 p.m.
NFL PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press Pro Bowl Sunday At Honolulu Team Rice vs. Team Sanders, 7:30 p.m. (NBC) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. Denver vs. Seattle, 6:30 p.m. (FOX)
NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 49 31 15 3 65 141 109 Tampa Bay 50 29 16 5 63 146 123 Montreal 50 27 18 5 59 127 125 Toronto 52 27 20 5 59 150 156 Detroit 50 22 18 10 54 127 138 Ottawa 50 22 19 9 53 141 155 Florida 50 20 23 7 47 120 151 Buffalo 48 13 28 7 33 89 137 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 50 35 13 2 72 162 121 N.Y. Rangers 52 27 22 3 57 131 133 Philadelphia 51 25 20 6 56 139 147 Columbus 49 25 20 4 54 143 138 New Jersey 51 21 19 11 53 122 124 Washington 50 22 20 8 52 142 152 Carolina 49 21 19 9 51 120 139 N.Y. Islanders 52 21 24 7 49 147 169 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 52 32 8 12 76 188 144 St. Louis 49 33 11 5 71 171 115 Colorado 49 31 13 5 67 144 127 Minnesota 52 27 20 5 59 125 129 Dallas 50 22 20 8 52 141 152 Nashville 51 22 22 7 51 125 152 Winnipeg 51 23 23 5 51 144 152 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 52 37 10 5 79 177 129 San Jose 50 32 12 6 70 161 123 Los Angeles 51 29 16 6 64 131 108 Vancouver 51 26 16 9 61 129 128 Phoenix 50 23 18 9 55 143 152 Calgary 51 17 27 7 41 114 161 Edmonton 52 15 31 6 36 132 183 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday’s Games Detroit 5, Chicago 4, SO Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 5, Montreal 1 Calgary 3, Phoenix 2 Thursday’s Games Carolina at Buffalo, 7 p.m. St. Louis at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Columbus, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Toronto at Dallas, 8 p.m. Nashville at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Winnipeg at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Today’s Games Washington at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Carolina, ppd., schedule conflict Montreal at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Calgary, 9 p.m. Phoenix at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Ottawa at Carolina, 12 p.m. St. Louis at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m. Boston at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Washington at Montreal, 7 p.m. Colorado at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Columbus, 7 p.m. Toronto at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Dallas, 8 p.m. Anaheim vs. Los Angeles at Los Angeles, CA, 9:30 p.m. Minnesota at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
GOLF Farmers Insurane Open Par Scores The Associated Press Thursday s-Torrey Pines, South Course (7,698 yards, par 72) n-Torrey Pines, North Course (7,052 yards, par 72) San Diego Purse: $6.1 million First Round Stewart Cink 33-31—64 -8n Gary Woodland 33-32—65 -7n Jason Day 32-34—66 -6n Tyrone Van Aswegen 33-33—66 -6n Marc Leishman 32-34—66 -6n Jim Herman 32-34—66 -6n Pat Perez 33-34—67 -5s D.A. Points 34-33—67 -5n Sang-Moon Bae 34-33—67 -5n David Lynn 33-35—68 -4n Steven Bowditch 33-35—68 -4n Justin Thomas 34-34—68 -4n Trevor Immelman 35-33—68 -4n Jhonattan Vegas 32-36—68 -4n Harrison Frazar 34-34—68 -4n Seung-Yul Noh 35-33—68 -4n Charley Hoffman 33-36—69 -3s Nicolas Colsaerts 33-36—69 -3n Erik Compton 36-33—69 -3n Keegan Bradley 32-37—69 -3n Phil Mickelson 34-35—69 -3n Brendon Todd 35-34—69 -3n Bobby Gates 34-35—69 -3n John Merrick 34-35—69 -3n Martin Laird 33-36—69 -3n Brad Fritsch 35-34—69 -3n Kevin Tway 34-35—69 -3s Michael Putnam 34-35—69 -3n Mark Calcavecchia 33-37—70 -2n Graham DeLaet 35-35—70 -2n Tim Herron 36-34—70 -2n Charles Howell III 34-36—70 -2n Jonathan Byrd 34-36—70 -2n Bubba Watson 37-33—70 -2n Hudson Swafford 34-36—70 -2n Michael Kim 35-35—70 -2n Greg Owen 36-34—70 -2n Brian Stuard 34-36—70 -2s Billy Horschel 35-35—70 -2s Scott Brown 36-34—70 -2n Nick Watney 37-33—70 -2n Davis Love III 34-36—70 -2n Hideto Tanihara 35-35—70 -2n Tim Wilkinson 35-35—70 -2n Troy Merritt 33-37—70 -2n Cameron Tringale 35-36—71 -1s Justin Hicks 35-36—71 -1s Robert Garrigus 36-35—71 -1n Tommy Gainey 36-36—72 En Bahamas Classic Par Scores The Associated Press Thursday At Ocean Club Golf Course Paradise Island, Bahamas Purse: $1.3 million Yardage: 6,644; Par: 73 (36-37) First Round Lydia Ko 34-34—68 -5 Meena Lee 33-35—68 -5 Danah Bordner 34-35—69 -4 Austin Ernst 37-32—69 -4 P.K. Kongkraphan 33-36—69 -4 Jessica Korda 32-37—69 -4 Candie Kung 33-36—69 -4 Brittany Lang 33-36—69 -4 Mirim Lee 36-33—69 -4 Amelia Lewis 33-36—69 -4 Stacy Lewis 33-36—69 -4 Hee Young Park 34-35—69 -4
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Eli: Peyton doesn’t have to win to secure legacy BY TOM CANAVAN The Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — They are two of the NFL’s most well-known quarterbacks. They telephone each other at least once a week to talk shop, work together on an offseason passing camp, and have appeared in a number of television commercials. Each had a chance to host “Saturday Night Live.� Each is a Super Bowl MVP. There is something else about Peyton and Eli Manning. First and foremost, they’re brothers. They know each other inside out. They root for each other. They bleed for each other. They’re family. So when little brother Eli says Peyton doesn’t need to beat the Seattle Seahawks and win a second Super Bowl to secure his legacy as one of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks, believe him. “I think Peyton’s already created his own legacy,� Eli said Thursday during a conference call 10 days before Peyton and Broncos meet the Seahawks in the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium. “He’s played at a very high level for a long period of time and he’s overcome injuries and obviously set numerous records and been on a lot of playoff teams, playing in his third Super
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Denver quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and his brother and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) have each earned Super Bowl MVP honors. Even though Eli has one more ring than brother Peyton, he says the Broncos signal caller doesn’t need another to secure legacy.
Bowl. I don’t think that’s something that he’s worried about. “There will always be arguments about who is the greatest? Or who is the best,� Eli said. “I think if you’re in that argument, if you’re one of the names thrown around in there, I think you’ve already created a pretty good legacy.� Peyton’s resume is impressive: four-time MVP, 13-time Pro Bowler, seven-time All Pro. Sure, there is only one title. Two would be the icing, and put him on par with Eli. For the past few days,
Browns hire former Bills’ DC Pettine as coach BY TOM WITHERS The Associated Press CLEVELAND — After nearly a month of twists, turns and talk, the Browns found their man. Mike Pettine is Cleveland’s new coach. Buffalo’s defensive coordinator, who met with team officials for the first time just a week ago, finalized a contract Thursday to become the Browns’ seventh PETTINE full-time coach since 1999. The team fired Rob Chudzinski on Dec. 29 following one season and embarked on a winding search that ended with Pettine. “We wanted to be thorough from the start,� CEO Joe Banner said, “and we interviewed as many people as we could. From that group, we hired the best individual for this job. Our players and fans are going to really enjoy Mike Pettine and his leadership style. We’re excited to have him out in front of our team, and we look forward to working closely with him.� The 47-year-old Pettine, the son of a legendary Pennsylvania high school coach, spent one year with the Bills after four as Rex Ryan’s defensive coordinator with the New York Jets. With his clean-shaven head and no-nonsense approach, Pettine
is popular with players. He’ll inherit a Cleveland team that went 4-12 this season after losing its last seven games. Pettine emerged as the favorite to become Cleveland’s fourth coach in six years as the Browns eliminated candidates and Denver offensive coordinator Adam Gase, considered the front-runner when the search started, told the team to move on without him. Pettine was scheduled to be introduced at a late afternoon news conference. His hiring ends a 25day odyssey for the Browns. It was a search filled with rumors, denials, withdrawals and far too much drama for a franchise seeking stability. On Wednesday night, reports of a “mystery� candidate sent some Browns into a socialmedia frenzy, jamming Twitter timelines with all types of theories. The Browns flew to Mobile, Ala., on Tuesday to interview Pettine for the second time at the Senior Bowl. The four-hour meeting came shortly after Gase, the first candidate the team contacted, called Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and withdrew from consideration. Gase wasn’t the only coach to reportedly bow out. New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels — another early front-runner — also told the Browns thanks, but no thanks.
Eli Manning said his big job has been to get his brother extra tickets for the first outdoor Super Bowl in a cold-weather city. Barring late add-ons, he’s already hit the request number. “Obviously, I know what it’s like with the Super Bowl and a lot of people are trying to figure out if they’re coming to the games, so I’m trying to take some of that stress off of him and help manage some of those things,� Eli said. “That way, he can focus on work and getting the game plan.� While the two have ex-
changed some text messages, the brothers have not seen each other since Denver’s win over New England in the AFC title game on Sunday. They hope to get together early next week in the New York for a few hours, when Eli will give Peyton the secrets about playing in MetLife Stadium and his insight into playing Seattle, which the Giants did on here on Dec. 15. The way the Seahawks’ defense dominated New York that day in a 23-0 win, Peyton might well ignore the advice. After that, Peyton will
take center stage during the weeklong media frenzy and Eli will get ready to watch only his second game at the Meadowlands. The first was in 2003 when the Jets crushed Peyton and the Colts in an AFC playoff game at Giants Stadium. Eli was still at Ole Miss. There is some coincidence about this game. When Eli won his second Super Bowl in 2012, it was in Peyton’s stadium in Indianapolis. “I’m rooting for him,� Eli said. “It’s not like watching any other football game. If I’m watch-
ing two other teams, I’m kind of casually watching and don’t really care who wins or loses. Here, it’s a little bit more nerveracking. I don’t get nervous playing football games, I get nervous watching my brother play, and I guess because I’ve been doing this for a long time and you kind of know key moments and key plays.� Eli does not think the cold will be a factor in the game. The bigger issue for his brother would be snow and wind. That might affect the Broncos more because they are a passing offense. The Seahawks are more run-oriented. Coming into the season, Eli hoped the Giants might become the first time to play the Super Bowl in their own stadium. A 0-6 start derailed that and led to a 7-9 season that left New York out of the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. If he’s not going, Manning is happy his brother made it. There is a little jealousy, too. “It kind of makes you want to get back to that situation and kind of get back to working and getting your mind set on doing whatever I have to do to get the Giants back to the championship games and get back to Super Bowls,� Eli said.
Harvin excited for Super Bowl chance with Seattle BY TIM BOOTH The Associated Press RENTON, Wash. — With all the setbacks Percy Harvin has faced in his first season with Seattle, it would be easy to dwell on the problems. Harvin is trying not to linger on the past, whether it was his hip surgery and recovery that kept him out of 15 of 16 regular-season games or the concussion that left him a spectator for HARVIN the NFC championship game. Not with the Seahawks headed for a Super Bowl matchup against Denver. “It’s been a roller coaster, but it’s all been a blessing. I wouldn’t take anything back that happened this year. It’s made me a stronger person,� Harvin said on Thursday. “It’s definitely been frustrating for a lot of people, not only myself but my teammates. Doug (Baldwin), some of the guys playing my position, not
knowing whether I’m going to be at practice. So it was definitely frustrating but it’s all over now. We get to play for the Super Bowl. That’s all in the past.� Harvin returned to practice Wednesday after passing the league’s concussion protocol following the concussion he suffered in the NFC divisional playoff game against New Orleans. The injury was the latest bump in a season filled with starts and stops for Harvin. First was the trade from Minnesota and a lucrative contract with Seattle. Then came the discovery of a damaged labrum in his hip that required surgery in early August and caused him to miss the first 10 games of the regular season. When he returned in Week 11, Harvin was used sparingly, but the amount was too much for his hip and complications followed. He returned for the playoffs and was a significant part of Seattle’s game plan against the Saints in the divisional round when the next setback hit. Harvin’s head bounced off
the turf of CenturyLink Field after leaping for a pass in the end zone in the second quarter of Seattle’s 23-15 win. And again, Harvin was left to be a spectator. “Frustrating. That’s the word that I’ll use. This whole year watching every single game was frustrating,� Harvin said. “But like I said having great teammates, great coaches it was good to be on the sideline and watch those guys perform.� Hitting his head on the turf, just as New Orleans safety Malcolm Jenkins was hitting him in the back, was the second big hit Harvin took against the Saints. He said Thursday he did not believe he was being targeted. Harvin was hit by safety Rafael Bush in the first quarter of the game, a hit that drew a 15-yard penalty and a $21,000 fine from the NFL. “I thought they were just playing football,� said Harvin, who said his history with migraines had no influence on the speed of his recovery from the concussion.
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NASCAR moves to knockout qualifying format in 2014
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR reinstated Michael Waltrip Racing executive Ty Norris on Thursday, though he remains on indefinite probation. Norris was suspended indefinitely in September after the race team was caught trying to manipulate the finish of a Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. Norris was heard on radio ordering driver Brian Vickers to pit to help teammate Martin Truex Jr.’s finishing position. The fallout from the scandal: Truex lost his spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, MWR was fined $300,000 and sponsor NAPA left the orNORRIS ganization. The team also was forced to lay off 15 percent of its workforce, and Norris was demoted from general manager to executive director for business development. Norris no longer spots in a NASCAR national series. Also, MWR downsized from three full-time teams to two, and Truex left for Furniture Row Racing. “I appreciate NASCAR’s action today and respect their position,� Norris said in a statement. “I am focused forward and dedicated to the success of Michael Waltrip Racing and the continued growth of a sport that has been my home for the past 24 years.�
BY MARK LONG The Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR overhauled its qualifying process Wednesday, switching to a knockout format similar to Formula One and IndyCar. Drivers and track owners applauded the change, saying it will bring excitement to what had been a somewhat monotonous and often meaningless event. “I’m all for anything that makes it fun not only for the fans but the drivers and teams, too,â€? Michael Waltrip Racing driver Clint Bowyer said. “This is really going shake things up on Fridays - in a good way.â€? The new format will not be used for the Daytona 500, nonpoints events in the Sprint Cup Series and the Truck Series event at Eldora Speedway in Ohio. NASCAR will use three rounds of qualifying at tracks 1Âź miles in length or larger. The entire field will have 25 minutes to post their fastest single lap and the top 24 advance to the second round. The second segment will last 10 minutes, and the fastest 12 will advance to a final, five-minute round. At tracks smaller than 1Âź miles, qualifying will be in two segments. The first will be 30 minutes, with the top 12 advancing to a 10-minute final session. “New qualifying rules for @ NASCAR 2014 season should really mix it up,â€? 2012 Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski posted on his Twitter page. “I
4 first-timers voted to start NBA All-Star game expect a lot more actions for fans and even more games from teams.â€? Robin Pemberton, NASCAR’s vice president for competition and racing development, said the sanctioning body modified qualifying rules to make the event “more engaging to the fans in the stands and those watching on TV and online.â€? It’s the first of several changes expected this season. NASCAR has been working feverishly behind the scenes to improve its on-track product, particularly at 1½-mile tracks, and at least some changes are expected to the points system. NASCAR is reportedly considering a 16-driver championship field that would be whittled down to create a winner-takeall season finale. Chairman Brian France has repeatedly said he wants to place greater emphasis on winning, and he’s never ruled out tinkering with the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format in an effort to create the “Game 7 momentsâ€? he covets. Revamping qualifying should enhance track experience on non-race days, something track owners coveted for years. “I think the direction NASCAR has taken on a new qualifying format is exactly what we need and I applaud them for taking this step,â€? Martinsville
Speedway president Clay Campbell said. “These two qualifying sessions will be pressure-packed for the teams and drivers, which will make it very exciting for the fans to watch.� Added Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway: “I applaud NASCAR’s willingness to try something new to make qualifying more compelling for our fans. ... (This) is a positive step in the direction we need to go to create compelling on-track action all weekend. It will be interesting to watch what strategies teams utilize to get the best starting spot they can.� Teams will be allowed to run as many laps as they want during each session, but NASCAR will limit them to one set of tires — likely leading crew chiefs to approach the process with differing plans of attack. And since qualifying near the front of the field means more at certain tracks, the approach probably will change on a weekly basis. “It’s hard to imagine what strategies these guys will work on and have play out over the course of the qualifying session,� Pemberton said. “I think as we move through the season, it will take on a life of its own at different places.� Go Online for Your
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BY BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press NEW YORK — Stephen Curry, Kevin Love, Paul George and Kyrie Irving were voted NBA All-Stars Thursday, putting four first-time starters in the Feb. 16 game in New Orleans. Kobe CURRY Bryant was elected by fans to his 16th All-Star game, second-most in NBA history, but this one LOVE is shaping up as a kids’ game. Curry, perhaps the biggest snub last season, GEORGE will join him in the Western Conference backcourt. Love passed Dwight Howard in IRVING the final days of voting and will start in the frontcourt along with Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant and the Clippers’ Blake Griffin. LeBron James was the leading vote-getter with 1.4 million votes and Miami teammate Dwyane
Wade was also voted in Thursday. George, who has led Indiana to the league’s best record, and New York’s Carmelo Anthony are the other East forwards, and Irving will start at guard. Bryant has been limited to just six games this season because of injuries and will be out until at least early next month, but remains one of the league’s most popular players with fans. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with 19, was selected to more All-Star games. But even Bryant could finish only second to Curry among West guards, a remarkable turnaround for the Golden State sharpshooter. He was the highest-scoring player not chosen last year, but moved past the Clippers’ Chris Paul in the third returns of balloting, then passed Bryant in the final days to finish with more than a million votes and become the Warriors’ first All-Star starter since Latrell Sprewell in 1995. Love also made a late move to surge into the top three, finishing about 8,000 votes ahead of Houston center Dwight Howard to become Minnesota’s first All-Star starter since Kevin Garnett in 2007. The reserves will be announced next Thursday.
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TORREY PINES from Page B1 Cink did what he was supposed to do. The rough is up on the North, too, so it was important to get the ball in play. He did that, allowing him to take on some pins. “You want to really take advantage of the North Course because it will yield to you a little bit, and the South Course will not,” Cink said. “I did a great job of going out there, just playing shot-by-shot, not really getting too caught up in, ‘I have to birdie these holes.’ As a consequence, I actually made a few birdies and it felt great.” Phil Mickelson, meanwhile, felt awful. He was coping with a back locked up on him, unusual for Mickelson because he doesn’t have a history of back pain. It got so bad at one point that Mickelson thought about withdrawing from his hometown event, especially after his 4-iron on the par-5 18th at the North Course nearly went out-ofbounds. Mickelson used his short game to make birdie, and then made another birdie on the next hole and he scratched out a 69. “Never thought about not starting, but around the turn I thought about maybe taking this week off and seeing if I could get a little bit better,” he said. “I kind of fought through the back nine and gave myself a chance.” He described it as a muscular problem and was hopeful treatment would help. Mickelson swung easy on the North. Players have to swing for the fences on the 7,698-yard South Course, where the average score Thursday 74.45. Not many would have predicted a 67 on the South, though Woods wasn’t surprised when he heard who did it. “Why? He grew up here,” Woods said. “This was his home course. He’s playing it more times than any tour pro certainly.” Perez has such a history at Torrey that his father, Tony, continues to announce the players on the first tee at the South Course. And here’s even better history — Perez won a Junior World Championship at Torrey Pines, by beating some Orange County kid named Tiger Woods.
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Stewart Cink hits his tee shot on the 15th hole of the north course during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday in San Diego.
“Best day of my life,” Perez said. “I’ve known him forever. He’s always been great to me. He gives me advice here and there, but to beat him that year was fantastic. ... I’ve got to hold onto that, so that’s about all that I got over him. But it hurts him. I’ll you tell, it hurts him.” Perez was joking. He is full of bluster and always fun, a favorite among the players. That’s what made Thursday so enjoyable. The weather was close to perfect, with hang gliders filling the sky left of the fourth fairway on the South. Perez had no bogeys on his card, and he can’t remember if that ever happened since the South was stretched out to prepare for the U.S. Open.
MADDUX from Page B1 Wearing a cap and pullover, both bearing the logo of a Las Vegas country club, Maddux spoke in a room with some of the Rangers’ top pitching prospects in attendance. They were there for a midwinter pitching camp, and Maddux
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smiled when asked if he had to tell the young pitchers that he was still approachable. Maddux, who has been with the Rangers for two years, will be at spring training next month. “I think most of the guys
know me well enough,” he said. “I’m pretty approachable. And if they don’t know that, they’ll learn that. That’s the purpose of me being here, is to help them and share my experiences with them. I learn from the players in front of me, and hopefully I can help the players behind me as well.”
Phil Niekro was on the right side of the won-loss ledger 318 times during his Hall of Fame baseball career. The former knuckleball specialist is also on the correct side of the debate that separates Cooperstown from players linked to performance-enhancing drugs. “The guys that did it right — Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mike Schmidt, Harmon Killebrew, Frank Robinson and guys like that — whenever I think about the PED guys I think about those guys,” Niekro said by phone from his home in Flowery Branch, Ga. “I don’t think it’s fair to those guys that did it properly.” The debate rages among Hall of Fame voters, most of whom agree with Niekro. Former stars Roger Clemens (35.4 percent) and Barry Bonds (34.7 percent) fell far short of the necessary 75 percent in voting for the 2014 class earlier this month. Mark McGwire (11 percent) and Sammy Sosa (7.2 percent) got less support than Jeff Kent. It’s a topic of discussion likely to come up at the Charleston RiverDogs’ 10th annual Hot Stove Banquet and Auction on Jan. 31 at the Charleston Marriott, where Niekro and former Atlanta Braves catcher Javy Lopez are the headline speakers. But Niekro, 74, is will-
ing to talk about more than just the past. His concern is for baseball’s future. PHIL NIEKRO’S LEGACY
“If they start putting some PED guys into the Hall, then all the sudden these college athletes are going to say, ‘Hey, I’ll take my chances and have a good year and that will get me to the big leagues,’” Niekro said. “Then the college players are doing it and the high school players say, ‘If it’s OK in college, why can’t I do it?’ Then it just starts going down, and down, and down. “There are probably college and high school players thinking they’re getting away with something now, but it will catch up to them. It will.” Niekro is the ultimate non-PED Hall of Famer, a credit to the ingenuity and diligence of someone not gifted with a 95mph fastball. His 24year big league career — 21 of those seasons with the Braves — has roots in knuckleball knowledge developed in rural Lansing, Ohio. Niekro’s father learned the unorthodox pitch from a coal miner and taught it to his sons (the late Joe Niekro won 221 games in the majors). Phil Niekro has worked with retired knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield and has chatted with 2012 National League Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey, who embraced the pitch deep into his career.
AREA SCOREBOARD RUGBY TEAM FORMATION
Interest is being gauged for the formation of a local adult rugby team. No experience is necessary. For those who are interested, call Nathan McKee at (210) 872-1574 or send an email to sumtergenerals@live. com. SOCCER REFEREE CLASS
A Grade 8 U.S. Soccer referee class will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall located at 230 Alice Drive. The cost of the 1-day class is $80. One must register in advance at the SC Referees site, http://screferees.com/, and must be at least 14 years old.
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For more information, contact Chester Replogle at (803) 972-1394. MEN’S OPEN SIGNUP
The Sumter County Recreation Department will be taking registration for a men’s open adult soccer league through today. The entry fee is $375 per team and space is limited. Games will be played on the weekends. A team meeting will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or go to www. sumtercountysc.org. CO-ED LEAGUE SIGNUP
The Sumter County Recreation Department will be tak-
ing registration for a co-ed adult soccer league through today. The entry fee is $375 per team and space is limited. Games will be played on the weekends. A team meeting will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or go to www. sumtercountysc.org. BASEBALL SPRING REGISTRATION
The Sumter County Recreation Department will be taking registration for its spring baseball leagues beginning on Monday. Registration for children ages 4-12 will run through Feb. 13. The last day to regis-
ter for the 13-14 year-old league is March 21. A player’s age will be based on the age as of April 30, 2014. The cost to register will be $35 for 4-6, $40 for 7-8, $45 for 9-10, $45 for 11-12 traditional, $50 for 11-12 O’Zone and $50 for 13-14. A birth certificate is required if one is not on file at the recreation department. A mandatory coaches meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. at the recreation department at 155 Haynsworth Street for anyone interested in coaching. For more information call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit the website at www.sumtercountysc.org. SOFTBALL SPRING REGISTRATION
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OBITUARIES
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JAMES L. BROOKER SUMMERTON — James Luther Brooker, 56, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. He was born Nov. 13, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pa., a son of
Mamie Trawick Brooker and the late Charles T. Brooker. He was eduBROOKER cated in the Wissahickon School System in Ambler, Pa., and attended Mont-
gomery Community College in Blue Bell, Pa. He was employed by Atlantis Petroleum Industries and later as a cashier. James made his dedication to Jehovah in 1985 and served as a pioneer and ministerial servant. Survivors are his
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mother; grandmother, Ocie Mae Kinsey-Trawick; four brothers, Charles, Douglas, Vindon and Anthony; four sisters, Sheena, Mona, Shari and Tuesday; three sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; two aunts; and one uncle.
Funeral services for Mr. Brooker will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Manning Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Greeleyville Highway, Manning, with discourse by Edward Ross Sr. Mr. Brooker will lie in repose one hour
prior to funeral time. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 1672 Steven Road, Summerton. Theses services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE B7
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Frazier leads Florida past Alabama 68-62
front of my TV, maybe with some popcorn. “I always try to watch when they play because you can always learn. You can always see the best tennis ever on the tour.� The 33rd installment of the Nadal-Federer rivalry — the 11th in Grand Slams — should be enthralling viewing. Wawrinka’s joked that he’d prefer a walkover most of all, but likes the idea of a Swiss decider. “My record against Rafa is not really good, and neither against Roger, but for sure to play a Swiss final will be amazing,� he said. Federer “is the best player ever. For me it’s my first final. To play against Roger would be amazing.� Federer is into his 11th consecutive semifinal at Melbourne Park — he has won five and gone on to win four finals. “This one feels different because of the tougher times I’ve had in Slams,� said Federer, who lost in the second round at Wimbledon and the fourth round at the U.S. Open last year when he was struggling with muscle injuries and getting to terms with a new, bigger racket. To get this far he had to beat 2008 finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the fourth round and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray in the quarterfinals. He said he was inspired by Wawrinka’s upset quarterfinal win over three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic. Federer watched it on TV and caught himself fist-pumping when Wawrinka won big points. Left-hander Nadal has a commanding 22-10 lead in head-to-heads against Federer. His 8-2 lead in Grand Slams includes the 2009 Australian final and the semifinals here in 2012. “We’ve had some epics,� Federer said. “I hope we can slug it out.� Wawrinka has never beaten Nadal in a dozen attempts and has only one victory over Federer in 14 attempts. Then again, he’d lost 14 straight to Djokovic until his upset
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Michael Frazier II scored 18 points and made five 3-pointers to lead No. 6 Florida to a 68-62 victory over Alabama on Thursday night. It was the 10th consecutive win for the Gators (16-2, 5-0 Southeastern Conference), matching last season’s longest streak.
earlier this week, and that was a confidence boost. It was tight against Berdych, with just one service break in the match and only one point between them in the end. To reach the final “it’s because I beat Berdych tonight; I won against Novak also. I had some great matches,� he said. “So that mean’s I have the level to be there.� The 28-year-old Wawrinka reached the semifinals at the U.S. Open last year — his best previous run at a major — before losing to Djokovic in five sets. He has gone a step further this time— reaching a Grand Slam final at his 36th attempt. Nadal was bothered by blisters on his left hand during his win over Grigor Dimitrov, the 22-year-old Bulgarian who took the first set off him in their quarterfinal and also had set points in the third. He had the hand heavily taped during the match, and admitted it affected his serve. He practiced on Thursday without all the tape, avoiding a lot of attention while the women’s semifinals were on. The women’s final will feature 2011 French Open champion Li Na in her third Australian Open decider in four years against Dominika Cibulkova, who had never previously gone beyond the semifinals of a major. No. 4-seeded Li Na won the first five games in her 6-2, 6-4 semifinal win over 19-year-old Canadian Eugenie Bouchard, and No. 20-seeded Cibulkova later trounced 2012 Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-2. In her loss to Victoria Azarenka in last year’s final, Li twisted her ankle and fell over twice, and knocked her head hard on the court. “I think is the third time, so pretty close to the trophy,� Li said. “Yeah, at least I try to not fall down this time, because last year in the final I think I played well but I only can say I was unlucky. At least I’ll try to enjoy and stay healthy.�
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COLUMBUS, Ohio— LaQuinton Ross scored 18 points and Lenzelle Smith Jr. had 16 — including a critical 3-pointer in the waning moments — to help No. 17 Ohio State end a four-game skid with a 62-55 win over Illinois on Thursday night. WOMEN’S TOP 25 (3) DUKE FLORIDA STATE
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tricia Liston scored 25 points and Elizabeth Williams had 20 as No. 3 Duke needed overtime to beat No. 24 Florida State 85-77 on Thursday. VIRGINIA (6) MARYLAND
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kelsey Wolfe scored 24 points and Ataira Franklin and Faith Randolph each scored 19 and Virginia ended No.
DUALS from Page B1 mats set up between SHS’ main gymnasium and its mini gym. “We’re going to have a lot of wrestling going on here,� said Gamecocks head coach Cody Slaughter, who will have two teams in the tournament. “We’re going to be finishing up here about 11:30 (p.m.) today.
COLLEGE HOOPS ROUNDUP | 6 Maryland’s 14-game winning streak with an 86-72 victory Thursday night. (7) UNC WAKE FOREST
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Diamond DeShields and Allisha Gray had 19 points each and No. 7 North Carolina pulled away down the stretch in a 83-65 win at Wake Forest on Thursday night. (11) TENNESSEE FLORIDA
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Meighan Simmons scored 21 points Thursday as No. 11 Tennessee capitalized on its 3-point accuracy to beat Florida 89-69 on a night dedicated to honoring former Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. (23) N.C. STATE BOSTON COLLEGE
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Markeisha Gatling scored 27 points and Kody Burke added 24 with 11 rebounds as No. 23 North Carolina State defeated Boston College 85-76 Thursday night.
We’re doing this to let our kids wrestle a lot of matches in front of the home fans and try to get some interest built up in the sport around here.� The tournament format will have six 4-team brackets set for today. On Saturday, there will also be six 4-team brackets. The first bracket will include the six bracket winners from today; the other brackets will be for the second-, third- and fourth-place finishers from today. The winner of the first-place bracket will
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be the duals champion. The third- and fourth-place brackets will start at 9 a.m. with the first- and second-place brackets beginning at 1 p.m. In all, each team is scheduled to wrestle eight matches. “You like to wrestle in a tournament like this because of the experience it gives you,� Slaughter said. “You’re wrestling eight matches in two days. That’s a lot of matches that will hopefully make you better.� Tickets are $8 per day.
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OBITUARIES
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014
THELMA D. DAVIS Thelma D. Davis, 97, widow of Willie Davis, was born July 30, 1916, in Sumter County, to the late David and Annie Bracey Davis. She departed this life on Jan. 20, 2014, at her DAVIS residence. She was an entrepreneur and event planner. She enjoyed various hobbies including fishing, cooking and gardening. After moving from Johnstown, Pa., she reunited with her home church, Union Missionary Baptist Church in Wedgefield. She worked diligently until her health failed. She was active with the senior missionary women’s auxiliary and trustee wives. She leaves to cherish her memory: a daughterin-law and caregiver, Lillian B. Davis; a brother, the Rev. Dewy D. (Mary Lee) White of Palm Bay, Fla.; five grandchildren, Yvonne (Aaron) Davis of Sumter, Thelma (Richard) Harrison of Bronx, N.Y., Chevais (Keith) Brooks of Piscataway, N.J., and Shawn (Lasonya) Davis and Tantaniea Davis of Sumter; nine great-grandchildren; five great-greatgrandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Davis; son, Thomas Davis; and a daughter, Rosetta Davis. Public viewing will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Job’s Mortuary. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Wedgefield, with the Rev. Larry Nathaniel, officiating, and the Rev. Stanley Jones, eulogist. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. The family is receiving friends at 2260 N. Main St., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr. com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net. DENISE COPELAND Denise Christine Tekavec Copeland, age 54, beloved wife of 30 years to Scott Copeland, died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Alexandria, Va., she was a daughter of Francis “Frank” JoCOPELAND seph Tekavec and Joyce Marilyn Costley Tekavec. Denise was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church and worked diligently in the kitchen and led all the crafts during Vacation Bible School. She will be remembered as being very crafty, making her Christmas cards and ornaments and making sure everyone had their own special one. She was known for making quilts, cards, beading and ceramics. Denise made a beautiful
home and loved her family. From her husband Scott ... “I was blessed to be a partner with the finest, strongest woman I have ever met. She made me and all who knew her better.” Denise will be missed by all and will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. Denise was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and Christ Lutheran Church, Mililani, Hawaii. Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are two sons, Alexander Copeland and his wife, Anna, of Columbia and Nicholas Copeland of Sumter; three sisters, Stephanie Robinson and her husband, Joe, of Camp Hill, Ala., Katrina Tekavec of West Chester, Pa., and Sheila Magendantz and her husband, Eric, of Kennett Square, Pa.; father and motherin-law, Charles and Judy; a brother-in-law, the Rev. Dr. Keith Copeland; along with extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church with the Rev. Keith Getz. The family will receive friends on Saturday one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Santee Hematology and Oncology Center and Tuomey Oncology and ICU. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309; Tuomey Foundation, 102 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29150; or to St. James Lutheran Church, Youth and Children Fund, 1137 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. You may sign the family’s guest book at www. bullockfuneralhome. com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.
BUENA M. KIRBY OLANTA — Buena McIntosh Kirby, 81, widow of Arthur Kirby, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at 464 N. Jones Road, Olanta. She was born Oct. 16, 1932, in Turbeville, a daughter of KIRBY the late Ernest and Lucretia Rush McIntosh. She received her education in the public schools of Clarendon County. She was employed with Florence County School District 3 for 31 years, until she retired. She, along with her late husband, owned and operated the Olanta Motel. In her youth, she joined Oak Grove AME Church. After marriage, she joined Emwell Freewill Baptist Church in Olanta. Survivors are two sons, Charles Kirby and Elbert “Dick” (Wanda) Kirby, both of Olanta; one daughter, Voncile “Sue” Kirby of Olanta; four grandchildren, Theresa (Randel) Williams, Arthur “Boss” (Melinda)
Moore, Tinesia McKenzie and Justin Holmes; five sisters, Margaret McFadden of Lake City, Dr. Emma (Roger) Owens and Berthenia Wiggins, both of Mauldin, Pearl (Charles) Graham of Florence and Betty King of Norfolk, Va.; two additional sisters-in-law; one additional brother-inlaw; and six great-grandchildren. Eastern Star Rites will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. Celebratory services for Mrs. Kirby will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Emwell Freewill Baptist Church, 3050 Emwell Road, Lynchburg, with Elder Oneal Graham, pastor, officiating, the Rev. I.J. Myers, presiding, and the Rev. Ernest W. Frierson assisting. Burial will follow in the St. Mark Cemetery. Mrs. Kirby will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. The family is receiving friends at 464 N. Jones Road, Olanta. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
DAVID B. RUSSELL David Burgess Russell, 65, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Harry and Janie Worsham Russell. He was a member of Fraser Memorial Presbyterian Church. Survivors include four brothers, H. Roland Russell of Orlando, Fla., and William J. Russell Sr. (Cary), Francis W. Russell (Karen) and James S. Russell, all of Sumter; a number of nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Sally Edens. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Memorials may be made to Fraser Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1746 U.S. 521 South, Sumter, SC 29153. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. BRENDA M. SIMS Brenda McLeod Sims was born Aug. 12, 1952, in Sumter, to the late Jimmie and Annie Mae McLeod Shaw. She departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Sumter Health and Rehab. Brenda received her formal education in the public schools of Sumter County. She attended Sumter Beauty College and was self-employed for more than 30 years as a licensed cosmetologist. She also worked at the Peach Factory, Comcast Cable and Red Lobster
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for a number of years. Brenda was the widow of Louis L. Sims, whom she met and married in 1969. She leaves to cherish her memory: a son, Rodney T. (Feresa) McLeod of San Antonio, Texas; a daughter, Assonia (Stanley) Yates of the home; seven grandchildren, Sebastian (Tiffany) Vaughn of Detroit, Mich., Rodrek McLeod, Ayana McLeod and Tyrone (Tara) Wells, all of San Antonio, Texas, and Brianna Harper, Mikaela Yates and Camryn Yates, all of Sumter; two great-grandchildren, Amiya Harper and Kenzie Wells; a godson, Ronald (Kaisha) Hines of Tampa, Fla.; two brothers, Roosevelt Shaw of Hawaii and Jeremiah McLeod of Columbia; three sisters, Julia Shaw Adams of Buffalo, N.Y., Pinkie Wilson of Sumter and Harriett Williams of Florida; a sister-in-law, Nora Sims Turner of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; three aunts and one uncle, Carrie M. McLeod, Henrietta Bowman, Blanche Cooper and Freddie McLeod, all of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. No public viewing. Funeral service will be held at noon today at Westend Community Church with the Rev. Dr. Vernon L. Holland officiating. The family is receiving friends at 29 Rast St., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr. com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.
LILA BURCH BISHOPVILLE — It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Lila Burch, who passed away on Jan. 21, 2014. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Pastor Julia Sanders will officiate. The family is receiving friends at 1195 Bishopville Highway, Camden. Services have been entrusted to New Life Funeral Services of Bishopville. THEOLANDER M. TAYLOR Theolander M. Taylor, 85, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Sumter County, he was a son of the late James E. and Ophelia Prince Taylor. Theolander attended Stone Hill Elementary and was a graduate of Mather Academy in Camden. He was also a graduate of North Carolina A&T State Universi-
ty and began his teaching career as an art professor at Morris College of Sumter. In later years, he received a master’s degree in art from the University of North Carolina. His teaching experience also included the University of South Carolina, Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, and Palmer College of Columbia. Theolander was a member of Mt. Pisgah AME Church in Sumter. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ponciana Taylor; a sister, Dr. Pontheolla T. Williams; and a grandson, Mark Taylor. Surviving are a daughter, Ida Mae (Lee) Taylor; one sister, Ophelia S. (Eugene) Burroughs; five grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Eliza Black officiating. The public may view from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel. The family will be receiving friends at the daughter’s residence, No. 2 Shuler Drive, Sumter. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. Please leave a condolence for the family on the website at palmermemorialchapel.com. Palmer Memorial Chapel of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
JEANETTE VAUGHN Jeanette Vaughn, 66, of Sumter, passed away on Jan. 17, 2014, at The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg. Jeanette W. Vaughn was born May 10, 1947, in Sumter, to Willie Major and Lula Mae Wright Major and Earl Pearson. She attended Sumter County schools. She was a member of Mount Zero. She married McArthur Vaughn on Jan. 18, 1964 in Manhattan, N.Y. She worked as an insurance claims supervisor for USF&G Co. in Port Chester, N.Y., for 10 years, and as an independent representative for Primerica Insurance Co. She spent several years working for Clarendon County Head Start. She received several awards for her service and dedication at Clarendon County Head Start and Primerica Insurance Co. Fond and precious
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memories will always be cherished by her husband, McArthur Vaughn; sons, Carl Vaughn (Eva), Gerald Vaughn (Ulandy), Lorenzo Vaughn (Sylvia), and Charie Major; daughters, Monique Saunders (Jerome), Jenon Major and Charleania Major; sisters, Carolyn Major and Sandy Myra Pearson; brother, Willie Major Jr.; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Major, Lula Mae Wright Major and Earl Pearson; brother, Abraham Major; sister, Deborah Ann Major; and brother, Isaac Major. Public viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Homegoing services will be held at noon Saturday at Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church, Paxville, with the Rev. Dixon officiating. The management and staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave., is serving the Vaughn family. Online memorials may be sent to the family via sumterfuneralsvs@sc. rr.com.
OAKA LEE GILLIARD Oaka Lee Gilliard, 83, widow of John W. Gilliard Sr., departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, Mich. She was born June 5, 1930, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Callie and Susan Brown Deas. The family is receiving friends at the home beginning Saturday at 910 Joseph St., Sumter. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter. JEFFIE B. McDONALD Jeffie B. McDonald, widow of Alonza McDonald, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Clarendon County, she was the third of four children born to the late William Elijah and Frances Matthew Blackwell. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 905 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel of Sumter.
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Tonight’s Other Highlights • A controversial chess master meets his checkmate on “Bones” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • A killer claims scalps on “Grimm” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • Burt and Virginia bicker on “Raising Hope” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Pete wants space on “Enlisted” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Danny erupts after
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Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2013-CP-43-02071 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Patricia M. Jones, Defendant(s). TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto. J. Martin Page Brian L. Campbell, SC Bar No. 074521 Suzanne E. Brown, SC Bar No. 076440 Jason L. Branham, SC Bar No. 072902 Chad W. Burgess, SC Bar No. 072520 J. Marshall Swails, SC Bar No. 079067 Sarah O. Leonard, SC Bar No. 080165 J. Martin Page, SC Bar No. 100200 Brook D. Dangerfield, SC Bar No. 077912 Travis E. Menk, SC Bar No. 079144 Richard G. Duerinckx, SC Bar No. 070143 Caroline R. Glenn, SC Bar No. 077157 Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 888-726-9953 Fax 866-676-7658 Attorneys for Plaintiff Dated: 11/21/2013 Columbia, South Carolina
SUMMONS (Deficiency Judgment Waived) (Mortgage Foreclosure) Non-Jury IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 13-CP-43-2117 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsMicheal James Carlson, Defendant(s) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Michael James Carlson YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1640 St. Julian Place, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for a judgment by default granting the relief demanded
TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S), AND/OR TO PERSON UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY, INCOMPETENTS AND PERSONS CONFINED: YOUR ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff.
NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action were filed on November 27, 2013, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina. Crawford & von Keller, LLC. PO Box 4216 1640 St. Julian Place Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-790-2626 Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1981 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, v. James Jones; Defendant(s). (015262-01331)
SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived TO THE DEFENDANT(S), James Jones: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 519 Love Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 2270703064, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina December 13, 2013 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on November 5, 2013. Columbia, South Carolina December 13, 2013
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336)
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SUMMONS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-1856 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER EverBank, Plaintiff, v. Von'Shay S. Robinson a/k/a VonShay S. Robinson; Defendant(s) (006735-01475) Deficiency Judgment Waived TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Vonshay S. Robinson a/k/a Von'Shay S. Robinson: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 29 Cheyne Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29153, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 250-06-07-003, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina November 26, 2013 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on October 16, 2013. Columbia, South Carolina November 26, 2013
FN NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-2100 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff, v. Wilgiens W. Guerrier; Defendant(s). (013225-03150)
SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Wilgiens W. Guerrier: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 80 Hidden Bay Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29154, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 184-12-01-020, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of
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the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina December 17, 2013 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on November 26, 2013. Columbia, South Carolina December 17, 2013
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina 013225-03150 December 17, 2013 A-4437171 01/17/2014, 01/24/2014, 01/31/2014
Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of a Decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank National Association -v- Lillian W. Dwyer, et al., C/A NO. 2011-CP-43-1404, I the undersigned Richard Booth, as Master in Equity will sell on February 3, 2014, at 12 o'clock P.M. at the County Courthouse in Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 416 of Twin Lakes, Section 19, Subdivision, as shown on that certain Plat of Michael C. Turbeville, III, R.L.S., dated November 23, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 92 at page 2158, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in § 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. This being the same property conveyed to Lillian W. Dwyer and Robert W. Dwyer, Jr. by deed of David Durham and Jason Goodson recorded January 10, 2005 in Deed Book 965 at page 1054.
TMS #208-01-01-023 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1095 Twin Lakes Drive Sumter, S.C. 29154. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record, and any senior encumbrances. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH: the undersigned will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent), same to be applied on the purchase price only upon compliance with the bid, interest on the balance of the bid at four and 23/100 (4.23%) shall be paid to the day of compliance as established in the Master in Equity's Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, but in case of noncompliance within 30 days, same to be forfeited and applied to the costs and Plaintiff's debt and the property readvertised for sale upon the same terms (at the risk of the former highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being granted against the defendant Lillian W. Dwyer, the bidding will remain open for thirty days after the
date of sale. Purchaser to pay for preparation of deed and deed stamps.
The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff
Richard Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Weston Adams Law Firm Attorneys for Plaintiff
NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01488 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. SC Housing Corp.; Charlene Moody, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN SUMTER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AS 355 PARALEE COURT, CONTAINING 1.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 2B AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT BY JOSE R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2003, AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2003, AT PAGE 531, SAID LOTS HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2005 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GAFL435A/B895235C11 (SEE RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT IN BOOK 966 AT PAGE 1502). THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRUNO G. MOODY BY DEED OF PARALEE G. MOODY DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2003, AND RECORDED IN SAID RMC OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 7, 2003, IN BOOK 915, AT PAGE 1287. SUBSEQUENTLY, BRUNO GARETT MOODY PASSED AWAY AND HIS INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO CHARLENE MOODY UNDER THE TERMS OF HIS LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT (SEE SUMTER COUNTY PROBATE CASE NUMBER 2010-ES-43-235 AND DEED OF DISTRIBUTION DATED AUGUST 1, 2011 AND RECORDED AUGUST 3, 2011 IN BOOK 1158 AT PAGE 381).
CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 355 Paralee Circle, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 184-00-01-008 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set
Notice of Sale C/A No: 2013-CP-43-00478 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Caliber Home Loans, Inc. against, Daniel B. Clark, US Bank, National Association, Hudson & Keyse, LLC, South Carolina Lottery Commission, Safe Federal Credit Union, and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on February 3, 2014, at 12 pm, at the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:
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Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 98 at Page 1292. Said parcel of land is shown on said plat as No. 1170 Craig Road. Said parcel of land has a frontage on Craig Road measuring 22.13 feet and runs back therefrom for a distance of 314.41 feet. The parcel of land is bounded generally on the North by land now or formerly of Michael C. Newman and Peggy M. Newman; on the East by property now or formerly of Bernice Bennett and Belton Bennett and property now or formerly of the Heirs of Ellen Robinson; the measurement on said line is 80.93 feet; on the South by land of Carl Weatherly and Patricia Ann Weatherly and measures thereon 229.43 feet; and on the West by property designated as 1160 Craig Road and measures thereon 94.16 feet, be all of said measurements a little more or less.
satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011784-17016 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1077329 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014
This being the same property conveyed to Roger A. Weatherly by deed of Carl Weatherly and Patricia Ann Weatherly recorded December 30, 1998 in Deed Book 727 at page 1696.
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ALL THAT certain piece, parcel, or tract of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as a tract containing 1.00 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, RLS, dated February 10, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book PB 97 at page 245. For a more complete and accurate description, reference being had to said plat. ALSO INCLUDING a 1995 Bellcrest Mobile Home, Serial Number GBHMJ18938A/B. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Daniel B. Clark by deed of Walter J. Bogan and Lillian B. Bogan dated January 29, 1999 and recorded April 8, 1999 in Book 737 at Page 408 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.
3020 Byrd Street, Dalzell, S.C.29040 TMS # 189-00-02-042 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven And 375/1000 percent (7.375%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. As a personal or deficiency judgment is demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of Thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. CODE Ann. Section 15-39-720 (1976). If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29211
NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of a Decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank National Association -v- Roger A. Weatherly, et al., C/A NO. 2013-CP-43-1389, I the undersigned Richard L. Booth, as Master-in-Equity will sell on February 3, 2014, at 12 o'clock P.M. at the County Courthouse in Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: That parcel of land in Concord Township, Sumter County, State of South Carolina containing .76 acre and shown on a plat by James D. Wilson, RLS, dated November 20, 1998 and recorded on November 23, 1998 in the Office of the Register of
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TMS # 266-00-03-019 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1170 Craig Road Sumter, South Carolina 29153 This property includes the following mobile home, which is ordered sold with the real property: Bellcrest, 1999, GBHMM52147 The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record, and any senior encumbrances. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH: the undersigned will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent), same to be applied on the purchase price only upon compliance with the bid, interest on the balance of the bid at nine and 900/1000 (9.900%) shall be paid to the day of compliance as established in the Master-in-Equity's Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, but in case of noncompliance within 30 days, same to be forfeited and applied to the costs and Plaintiff's debt and the property readvertised for sale upon the same terms (at the risk of the former highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being granted against the defendant Roger A. Weatherly, the bidding will remain open for thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser to pay for preparation of deed and deed stamps. Richard L. Booth Master-in-Equity for Sumter County Weston Adams Law Firm Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Chanda C. Bradley, C/A No. 10-CP-43-2399, The following property will be sold on February 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the Providence Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 19, consisting of 2.00 acres, "Dogfennel" Subdivision, Phase 1, on a plat prepared by Walker, Parr, & Associates, Inc., dated January 18, 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2001, Page 225. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, reference to said plat is hereby craved for the particulars as to the metes, courses, distances, shapes, measurements and boundaries of said lot. This property is more commonly known as 5260 Cannery Road, Dalzell, SC, and is shown on the Sumter County Assessor's tax maps as parcel number 192-00-01-101. Derivation: Book 1026 at Page 00816 5260 Cannery Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040 1920001101, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #10-CP-43-2399. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should
NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00964 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. John R. Callery, Jr.; Tori Simone Callery; Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Association, Inc., et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 46 OF HUNTERS CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, SECTION 4 AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON A PLAT THEREOF PREPARED BY LOUIS W. TISDALE, RLS, DATED DECEMBER 4, 2006 RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2006 AT PAGE 00609; WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE AND HAVING SUCH METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES, BEING A LITTLE MORE OR LESS, AS BY THIS REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT WILL MORE FULLY APPEAR. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1773 BENELLI STREET, SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND REPRESENTED BY SUMTER COUNTY PARCEL NO. 187-12-05-004. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN R. CALLERY, JR. BY DEED OF GREAT SOUTHERN HOMES, INC. DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2010 AND RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2010 IN DEED BOOK 1135 AT PAGE 00162. THEREAFTER, THE SAME PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO JOHN R. CALLERY, JR. AND TORI SIMONE CALLERY BY DEED OF JOHN R. CALLERY, JR., DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2010 AND RECORDED MARCH 9, 2010 IN DEED BOOK 1136 AT PAGE 002340 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1773 Benelli Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 187-12-05-004 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014 Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Aubrey W. Dickerson; OneMain Financial, Inc.; Alyce E. Winn; Wayland L. Winn; Elizabeth O. Winn, C/A No. 12-CP-43-1610, The following property will be sold on February 3, 2014 at 12:00Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 49, in the Oakland No. 4, Section 2 Subdivision as shown on that certain plat of H.S. Wilson, RLS dated January 4, 1978 and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-40 at Page 324. The said tract/lot(s) has/have such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of SC, 1976. This property is more generally known as 2497 Drexel Drive. Derivation: Deed Book 988 at Page 866 2497 Drexel Dr, Dalzell, SC 29040 093-05-04-010, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.31% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #12-CP-43-1610. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Paul Weissenstein for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-00945 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1078470 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014
NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2013-CP-43-1840 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee on behalf of Mid-State Trust VI by Green Tree Servicing LLC, as servicer with delegated authority against Eugene Shaw, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 3, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 141 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, located, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, the same being shown and delineated as Lot 3, Block D upon that certain Plat of Walnut Hill recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book ZZ-5 at page 20, which Plat is incorporated herein by reference; and having the following boundaries and measurements: North by Lot 4, Block D whereon it measures (159.50') Feet; East by West Park Avenue whereon it measures (60.00') Feet; South by Lot 2, Block D whereon it measures (159.50') Feet; West by property N/F Jenkins, whereon it measures (60.00') Feet; all measurements being a little more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Eugene Shaw by deed from Walter Mortgage Company dated June 4, 2010 and recorded August 30, 2010 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1143 at page 3047.
TMS No. 229-03-01-021 Current address of property is 1024 Porter Street, Sumter, SC 29153. SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest
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bidder.) No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.50% per annum. Richard L. Booth As Master in Equity for Sumter County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803/779-8900
NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01698 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, successor Trustee to Bank of America N.A. successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank N.A. Trustee for the Holders of the Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF18 vs. Christina M. Truett; Terry L. Truett, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 8, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS, R.L.S., DATED AUGUST 27, 1987 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 87 AT PAGE 1327, AND HAVING SUCH BOUNDARIES, METES COURSES AND DISTANCE AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 30-50-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO CHRISTINA M. TRUETT AND TERRY L. TRUETT BY DEED FROM JAMES E. WILLIAMS DATED OCTOBER 26, 2006 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 27, 2006 IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN VOLUME 1051 AT PAGE 24.
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bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0841. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-03675 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1077328 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014
BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Karal F. Wisner, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on February 3, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot 100, Section No. 1, on a plat of Meadowcroft Subdivision, by Carl J. Croft, R.L.S., dated June 29, 1994, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97, at Page 478. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws for South Carolina, 1976.
TMS Number: 181-04-03-007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2970 Sun Valley Dr., Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Karal F. Wisner and Stephanie M. Wisner by deed of Ernestina E. Van Leer, dated June 10, 2009, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on June 22, 2009, in Deed Book 1125 at Page 263. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present.
CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1831 Queen Chapel Road, Sumter, SC 29153
The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.
TMS: 231-00-03-002
Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.
TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.8% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff
Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Shirley Dukes; Midland Funding, LLC, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0841, The following property will be sold on February 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot 110, containing 0.41 acres, more or less of Morris Way Subdivision, Section No. 2, as shown on that certain plat prepared for Shirley Dukes by James D. Willson, RLS, dated March 21, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 96 at Page 316, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 1170 Morris Way. Derivation: Book 643 at Page 719 1170 Morris Way, Sumter, SC 29154-7269 2080202019, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his
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BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for AFC Trust Series 1999-2 vs. James Williams a/k/a James T. Williams, Glenda Williams a/k/a Glinda Williams, et al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 3, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or LOT of land, together with the mobile or manufactured home situate or to be situate thereon, which is being purchased by the undersigned from CENTRAL CAROLINA HOMES, INC., and to be situate on the land securing this mortgage described as that certain 1999 BELLCREST Mobile Home, 32 x 76, Identification Number 52534BC, Model: 32ZII, and any and all improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in Sumter Township, the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as LOT NO. 1 on that certain plat by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated February 28, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in PLAT BOOK 90 at PAGE 464. The above described real property, including the above described mobile/manufactured home, will be shown and delineated on a subsequent plat, which plat will be subsequently recorded in said Register's Office and reference thereto is craved for particulars of the metes, bounds, and the mobile/manufactured home situate thereon. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976). reference to said plats is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and /or distances of the property delineated thereon. It is the intention of the undersigned Mortgagor(s) and/or Borrower(s) that the above described mobile/manufactured home, given as security to said Mortgagee along with the above described land (real property), is to be construed as permanent, affixed to the above land, a part of the reality, as appurtenance thereto, and the undersigned affirms the home will not be moved or relocated whatsoever as long as said Mortgagee has a security interest therein. This being the same property conveyed to James T. Williams and Glenda Williams by deed of C.G. Rowland and Sons, a Partnership, recorded October 10, 1991 in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 533 at Page 1540.
TMS No. 269-00-01-039 Property address: 1330 Salterstown Rd, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20
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days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.75% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. The sale will not be held unless either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either the Plaintiff's attorney or the Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without the Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of the Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott Law Firm, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff
NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Kelli B. Oxendine; Kerry M. Oxendine; Onemain Financial, Inc., C/A No. 13-CP-43-0302, The following property will be sold on February 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 40, "Bridgepointe" Subdivision, as shown on that certain Plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated August 12, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book PB91 at Page 1095. The said lot has such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said Plat which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provision of Section 30-5-250 of the code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This property is more generally known as 45 Bridgepointe Drive. Derivation: Book 834 at Page 641 45 Bridgepointe Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 206-01-04-002, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. ยง15-39-720 (1976). The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a personal or deficiency judgment, at any time prior to the foreclosure sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0302. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Paul Weissenstein for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-01110 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1078471 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014
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Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Angela Smith a/k/a Angela L. Smith; Jason Smith, C/A No. 13-CP-43-0266, The following property will be sold on February 3, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 59 of Deerfield Subdivision, Indian Hill Addition No. 1, on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated April 9, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB92 at Page 666. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 91 Powhatan Court, Sumter, SC. Represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel no. 204-09-03-004. Derivation: Book 1141 at Page 1634 91 Powhatan Ct, Sumter, SC 29150 2040903004, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-0266. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011227-01066 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1077331 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014 NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-01717 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Beal Bank S.S.B. vs. Celeste Vanetta Manuel; Andrey Wallace; Bombardier Capital, Inc.; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 3, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE STATEBURG TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS 2760 BEN SANDERS ROAD CONSISTING OF 1.76 ACRES AS SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR TRIP DAVIS AND STEVEN DINKINS DATED MARCH 20, 2000 AND RECORDED MARCH 29, 2000 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2000 AT PAGE 205. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO ALL VISIBLE AND RECORDED COVENANTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS AFFECTING SAID PROPERTY. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 2000 BELLCREST MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GBHMN53993AB. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANDRE WALLACE AND CELESTE MANUEL FROM HARRY W. DAVIS, III AND STEVEN L. DINKINS, JR. BY DEED DATED MARCH 2, 2001 RECORDED MAY 1, 2001 IN DEED BOOK 802 AT PAGE 557 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, S O U T H C A R O L I N A . THEREAFTER, ANDRE WALLACE CONVEYED HIS ENTIRE 1/2 INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY TO CELESTE MANUEL BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 1, 2002 RECORDED OCTOBER 1, 2002 IN DEED BOOK 858 AT PAGE 1580 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.
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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 11.125% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff
NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-1503 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Dustin H. Boomer, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on February 3, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being and shown and delineated as Lot 627 of Autumn Place Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, RLS, dated June 28, 1993 and recorded July 1, 1993 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 93 at Page 1073. Pursuant to section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended) reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 4640 Fountain Court and is shown on the Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 153-01-01-024.
TMS Number: 153-01-01-024 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4640 Fountain Court, Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Dustin H. Boomer and Stephanie N. Boomer by deed of Brian A. Mansfield, dated January 4, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on January 11, 2004, in Deed Book 1060 at Page 1813. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.
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Qualified candidates must have:
•Valid driver license •High School Diploma or GED •Three years or more of diesel mechanical experience •Must provide tools / picture at interview STC offers competitive salary and benefits EOE and Drug Free Workplace Contact - Pat Joyner 803-775-1002 x107 Inside Floor Sales - Must have some knowledge of hardware. Apply at Wally's Hardware from 9am-3pm 1291 Broad St. Established Heating and Air Conditioning Company looking for an experienced HVAC service technician. Must have experience, a valid driver's license, people skills, good personality. Great benefits offered and top pay! Send responses to PO Box 2378 Sumter SC 29151 BRANCH MANAGER Immediate opening for someone experienced in Loan Office Management or in credit and collections at Assistant Manager Level. Trainees will only be considered if they have credit and collections qualifications. Top pay and profit sharing program. Good benefits package. Apply in person 304 Broad St., Sumter, SC Multi-Specialty Practice in Midlands seeking an experienced medical billing and coding specialist for client & workers comp services. Role requires billing, posting and coding experience. Must be a team player. Great Pay, bonuses and benefits. 3-5 years experience required. CPC designation preferred. Email resume to: infochealthcare@gmail.com Exp. Auto Repair Service Writer, Exp with Mitchell a plus, Apply in person at 601 Broad St . Mon-Fri 8-5
Help Wanted Part-Time $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555 Wanted Church Musician pianist or keyboardist. call 843-647-9103
Trucking Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Drivers needed Local runs, home nightly. Must have CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements, Clean 10 yr MVR, 2 yrs driving experience and be 25 yrs of age. Call 803-473-6553. Experienced Medical Biller Florence, SC Full-time position for a Medical Biller with at least 3 years of experience with medical billing or Certified in Medical Billing/Coding and 1 year of experience. Office is only open for four and a half days per week. Duties include verifying insurance benefits, billing (insurance and patients), collecting co-pays, as well as scheduling appointments for patients. We are looking for a team player who enjoys patient interaction, must be able to work in a fast paced environment and have the ability to multi-task. Send resumes to: Email: hwwic@aol.com or Mail: P.O Box 5477 Florence, SC 29502 Experienced Service Tech/Installer Must have valid driver license, tools and own transportation. Call 803-825-9075 Mike
Driver Trainees Needed Now! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed! CDL -Trained and Job-Ready in 15 days! 1-888-263-7364
Work Wanted I am a reliable CNA looking to sit with your elderly loved ones day or night. Ref. provided. Call 803-225-0924 or 803-225-0543 I am a certified personal care taker looking for private employment with disabled or elderly. Call 803-847-4065 for more info. I will babysit in my Christian loving home. Call 481-0495.
RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments
Lakeside Market 2100 Wedgefield Rd Fri & Sat 5 LB Oranges $1.98
Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Sumter County Civic Center Indoor Garage Sale. 700 W. Liberty St. Saturday, February 1, 2014 8 am - 1 pm. Free admission. For booth space call 436-2271 Starting Jan 6, 2014 @ 9:00am Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun.
$6 995
1st Month Special 2BR/2BA Apt. Call 803-236-5953
GOODWIN AUTOMALL #30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
469-2595
Unfurnished Homes
Price Good Through 1-25-14
2Br home Carolina Ave. & 2Br Apt Miller Rd. $395 mo. First mo. rent free! 774-8512 / 983-5691 Available Feb. 1st. 1001 Arnaud St. 2 br, 2 ba, townhouse. Stove, refrig, $750 mo. + dep. 773-5436 In Town Manning 3BR 2BA Brick house $800 Mo/Dep Call 803-473-7577 3BR 1BA newly renovated, C/H/A, stove & refrig. Near Lakewood High School $595 Mo+Dep 469-8328 / 983-9711 2BR Home on Patricia Dr. Completely remodeled. Den, DR, C/H/A $475/mo. + $475/dep. 3BR/2BA MH with Den, LR, DR, W/D hook up, C/H/A with large fenced backyard. Located in Country Springs on 15S. $575/mo + $575/dep. Call 803-316-7958 or 803-773-1838 Mon-Fri between 9-5pm. Section 8 welcome.
3BBR/2BA Doublewide (Wedgefield). $600. Call 803-983-8084 3BR/1.5BA, all appl. incl. C/H/A, water & sewer incl. $385/mo + dep. Call 803-464-5757.
STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
$4 995
GOODWIN AUTOMALL #30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2009 Ford Taurus
469-2595
Price Good Through 1-25-14
2BR 2BA MH c/h/a, appliances, .5 acre lot, 5 mins. from Shaw, $450 mo+Dep Call 803-983-7317
$9 995
106 John St. by Dillon Pk. 2br 1ba Mobile Home $375 + dep. Call 481-4013 or 775-3364.
GOODWIN AUTOMALL #30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
469-2595
Price Good Through 1-25-14
FOR RENT: Nice 2BR, 2BA in Tudor Place. $775/mo + dep. Call 775-1580 for details. 2 & 3BR Apt & houses available in Sumter. No Sec. Dep. required. Call 773-8402 for more info.
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2006 Mercury Montego
$5 995
GOODWIN AUTOMALL #30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
469-2595
Price Good Through 1-25-14
Scenic Lake 2Br, 1Ba. No pets. Call between 9am - 5pm ONLY! (803) 499-1500.
$9 995
GOODWIN AUTOMALL
Clean 2br 1ba pvt lot no pets nonsmoker Hwy15S part furn $400 Mo. $400 Sec. 481-2868 lv msg.
469-2595
Resort Rentals
#30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$ Price Good Through 1-25-14
2, 3 & 4/BR's Trailers for rent, Cherryvale & Dogwood Area $250 & up. (803) 651-9926
Vacation Rentals Santee, Garden City Beach Michelle Hodge, 803-491-4914
2354 CROSSFIELD
SOUTH FORGE APTS. 1 & 2BR, Water, stove & frig furnished. Linda at 803-494-8443
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2 & 3BR 2BA Starting $375-$500 Month. Nice quiet park convenient Shaw/Sumter Call 499-9501 or 494-5643 No Calls after 8pm
Some of the following current job openings are Direct Hire and some are Temp to Hire.
*RECEPTIONIST/CLERICAL Good phone and Microsoft Ofice skills *LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL Good computer skills and legal experience *TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES Maintenance experience and workkeys *INDUSTRIAL CSR/CLERICAL Organized, skilled “people� person *PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Degree and proven good leadership skills
Nestled on a quiet street behind Oakland Primary School off 441 sits a great home on two lots. Home has LR/Den, Eat in Kitchen, 3 BR, 2 Baths, Work/Hobby/Tool Room, Laundry Room and much much more. +LU PZ H Z[LW KV^U ^P[O Ă„YLWSHJL HUK SV[Z VM ^PUKV^Z ;OLYL PZ HSZV HU L_[YH YVVT [OH[ JHU IL \ZLK MVY Z[VYHNL VY WSH`YVVT /HYK^VVK Ă…VVYZ under carpet. Outside storage sheds and a dog pen. Many fruit trees have been planted as well as kiwi. There is a place for a garden with asparagus plants + a rose garden. There is much room for the kids to play. Neighborhood is convenient to Shaw AFB (5 minutes), shopping and schools. Columbia is 30 minutes away, Sumter is ten minutes. A really good buy and easy to see. $119,900 Call June Floyd 469-9800 or 316-2478
A WALTON AGENCY
Apply in person at:
Norman Williams and Associates, Inc. 344 West Liberty Street No Fees To Applicants.
Each office independently owned & operated.
300 W. Wesmark Blvd. 469-9800 &."*- $ 8"-50/!"0- $0. t +PIOOZ 8BMUPO #*$
2013 VOLKSWAGEN CLEARANCE
Save T housands on ALL Remaining 2013 Models 2013 Volkswagen Passat
BOAT FOR SALE 1995 16 ft. High Tide Excellent condition 2008 Yamaha 50/Very low hours Brand new EZ Loader trailer
$6800 Call 803-468-2244 www.rebelmouse.com/16hightide
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Disclaimer: See dealer for complete details. Offer ends January 31, 2014
GOODWIN VOLKSWAGEN 2700 Broad Street | Sumter, SC 29150 | 469-2595 SHOP 24/7 FOR NEW OR PRE-OWNED VEHICLES
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THE ITEM
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EAR ABBY — My would take a step backboyfriend, ward and see this from “Chad,” proposed your parents’ point of two months ago, but he view. It appears that didn’t ask my parents for Chad wasn’t entirely my hand in marriage. My honest with you when he parents are upset about gave his reason for not it. talking to them. Could he When I realized that be intimidated? Chad hadn’t gone to When a daughter them, I asked him why. marries, most parents He said he was want to know following what something about his father had the young man -done — proposnot only where he ing first and then has been, but also speaking to the what are his plans parents. But for the future, inChad still hasn’t cluding where the done it. In fact, two of you will be Abigail he has yet to be living and whether VAN BUREN around them at he has a job. That all. Chad is hiding How do I get my boyfrom them isn’t a good friend to speak to my sign. parents? They are no lonWhen most couples ger as angry as they were, become engaged, the but they still would like parents of the bride and to talk to him. I spend groom usually get tolots of time with Chad’s gether and start to form a family, but I can’t get relationship. If your fahim to even go to lunch ther hasn’t met your fiwith mine. ance, it makes it harder Dad said that if Chad for your parents to reach doesn’t clear the air with out to his. When the inhim, he may not bother laws are friendly, it showing up at our wedmakes for a more harmoding! What do I do, nious marriage. Abby? As it stands, it appears FIANCEE IN A FIX Chad is not interested in having any relationship DEAR FIANCEE — with your family. Frankly, You appear to be quite I can’t blame your father young. If I were you, I for being upset about it. dear abby
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THE ITEM Land & Lots for Sale
Commercial Rentals Guignard Storage: 57 Neal St. Personal storage units. No deposits. Call 803-491-4914
LAND FOR SALE: 3.25 acres (Airport Rd). Asking $8,000. Call 803-406-3596.
862 E Liberty St Storage/Retail/ Office 1550 Sq Ft. $250 Mo. Agent Owned Call 803-236-2425
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convt.
REAL ESTATE
Commercial Industrial
TRANSPORTATION
Church Facility located at 16 Kendrick Street. Move in Ready. 10,195 sq ft on 2.35 acres with 1,040 sq ft picnic shelter. Chapel, Fellowship Hall, Sunday School Rooms, Office Complex and Full Working Kitchen. Contact Talmadge Tobias at Re/Max Summit 803-491-4573.
GOODWIN AUTOMALL
7 room house, over 1.25 ac. Part. Furnished Asking $38,000 Call 803-406-5582.
Vans / Trucks / Buses 99 Red Dodge Dakota Sport, ext cab, V8 Magnum, $2,900 OBO. Call 803-968-6631.
Autos For Sale 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva, Like new 105K Mi $2,800 Call 803-469-3014
Boats / Motors
469-2595
2007 Singlewide. Owner financing with $5,000 down. Call 803-236-5953
5 & 6 Acre Lots available North Santee, Lake Marion SC. Owner fin. available with as little as 10% down. 803-435-8679 or 803 513-4649 5775 Cane Savannah Rd. (Wedgefield). 1+ acre land for sale. Perfect for a new home or future investment. Close to Shaw AFB. 803-983-2261
Ernest Baker Auto Sales & Equip. Located 3349 N. Main St 5.5 miles from 378 overpass at N. Main., on Hwy 15 N. next to Baker Mini Warehouse. Remember Cars are like Eggs, Cheaper in the Country!!! 803-469-9294 R & R Motors 803-494-2886 2007 Town & Country, 2004 Dodge Ram ext. cab SLT 4x4, 2008 Ford Explorer XLT, 2006 Pontiac G6 GT, 2005 Toyota Camry LE
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
Price Good Through 1-25-14
LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 2-3-4-5 bedroom homes on our lot. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.
Miscellaneous
A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS
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Manufactured Housing
Autos For Sale
OPEN
RECREATION
$9 995
Homes for Sale
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014
S.C. Construction Serv., We specialize in Energy Systems, also offer Painting, Dry Wall, Floor Encapsulations, and mobile home repairs. Call 803-847-7824 for more details.
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2008 Hyundai Sante Fe
$11 995
GOODWIN AUTOMALL #30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
469-2595
Price Good Through 1-25-14
Miscellaneous
2003 Scout 235 Sportfish with 225 HP Yamaha. $32,000. Call 803-491-7300.
C&C Recycling Parts & Wrecker Service Top price paid for junk cars! We buy scrap metal, alum cans, batteries, copper. 773-7702
2007 Triton TR-21X HP Bassmaster Classic Edit. with 250 Mercury XS Call for details 803 968-2459
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Precision Lawn Care and Consulting Put over 40 years experience to work for you! 803-840-5257 precisionllc@gmail.com
40 Ramsgate Ct. Sumter, SC 29154
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DISTRIBUTORS Goodman HVAC is back in Sumter For a local Goodman Dealer call Butch Davis 803-905-1155
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We have always been just around the corner. As lifelong residents of Clarendon County, you know who we are and that we are committed to provide you with all the comforts of home.
Don & Faye 1000 Myrtle Beach Highway Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-4411
OVER 32 YEARS EXPERIENCE
LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED 803-460-5420 OR 803-478-5957 SALES & SERVICE ON ALL BRANDS Chris Mathis
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2535 Tahoe Dr. (Across from Hardee Cove)
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