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BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com In the last four months, staff with Sumter Family Health Center offices have tested a growing number of people for HIV. “Our goal is 100 a month, and we’ve been exceeding that goal,” said Tonyia Bozeman, licensed practical nurse and infectious disease nurse. “That’s a good thing. I understand it’s scary to know, but it’s better to know than not to know.

Everyone needs to know their status.”

Those figures include patients as well as people coming in off the streets, said Murphy Greene, registered nurse and adult health clinical manager.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone ages 13 to 64 get tested annually, Bozeman said. Those who engage in more risky behaviors such as having multiple sexual partners or intravenous drug users should be tested every three months, Greene said.

In 2013, 15,771 cases of HIV and/or AIDS were diagnosed in South Carolina, according to www.scdhec.gov. Of those, 660 cases were in Sumter County, 153 were in Clarendon and 120 were in Lee. In the United States, more than 1 million people live with the virus or fullblown AIDS, and nearly one fifth are unaware they’re infected, the website states.

Since 2012, the Department of Health and Environmental Control Expanded Testing Grant has allowed Sumter Family Health Center to provide free rapid testing to patients and other community members.

If you’re not a patient and you’re 18 years old or older, you may walk into one of the three offices — Sumter Family Health Center, 1278 N. Lafayette Drive; Carolina Women’s Specialists, 319 N. Main St.; or Pinewood Health Center, 25 E. Clark St., in Pinewood — and request a free rapid HIV test at the front desk. Bozeman does recommend calling ahead to confirm hours of operation, but an appointment is not necessary.

Your name will be put on a blank encounter form, and a nurse or nursing assistant will call you when it’s time.

You’re taken to a private room, Greene said, and provided with a consent form that includes basic demographical information for statistical purposes only, Bozeman said.

The preliminary test involves pricking your finger, much like a blood sugar test, Greene said. It checks for the HIV antibodies in your blood, Bozeman said, and results come back in 10 minutes.

If the test comes back negative, the person is asked to come back in three months for a second test, Greene said.

The individual is provided with a card that includes the date he or she is eligible for another free test, Bozeman said, and the process would be the same the

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Arnold Johnson Sr. unloads his Christmas tree at Dillon Park for the Grinding of the Greens on Thursday. Johnson donates his tree annually to the effort, which distributes free mulch and reduces the effect of Christmas tree disposal on landfills. Sumter residents can donate their trees through Jan. 15. City residents should place undecorated live trees at the curb for pickup, and county residents are asked to drop off trees at Dillon Park or take them to county recycling centers. Free mulch will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on Jan. 17 between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Bring containers to transport your mulch home.

Young shooting suspect has long criminal history

BY MATT BRUCE matthew@theitem.com A Bishopville suspect arrested in connection with a shooting last month that left a Sumter man critically injured has a long affiliation with gun violence, according to records.

Sumter County deputies took 21-year-old Diontrae Epps into cus-

tody after he was implicated in the Dec. 6 drive-by shooting outside a grocery store along East Red Bay Road. Epps remains behind bars at SumterEPPS Lee Regional Detention Center after a judge denied him bond on the charges of two counts of attempted murder,

discharging a firearm into a dwelling and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

According to State Law Enforcement Division records, the incident marked the third serious shooting in which Epps has been involved within the past three-and-a-half

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1st body from AirAsia crash returns home SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger aboard AirAsia Flight 8501 became the first victim of the crash to be returned to her family Thursday, one of many painful reunions to come as search crews struggled against wind and heavy rain to find more than 150 people still missing.

Hayati Lutfiah Hamid’s identity was confirmed by fingerprints and other means, said Col. Budiyono of

Relatives carry the coffin containing the body of Hayati Lutfiah Hamid, one of the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, during her burial at a cemetery in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on Thursday.

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Lee County will swear in new council members Lee County Council will have a swearing-in ceremony for recently elected council members at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Family Courtroom on the second floor of the Lee County Courthouse, 123 S. Main St., Bishopville.

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Highway deaths up in South Carolina in 2014 COLUMBIA — Officials say more people died on South Carolina roads in 2014 than in 2013.

The Highway Patrol reports at least 807 deaths on state roads in 2014. That is up from 762 deaths in 2013, but fewer than the previous two years.

South Carolina is still seeing an increase in pedestrian deaths. Troopers say 106 people were killed on foot in 2014, a number that has steadily increased over the past several years.

Fatalities were reported in every county of the state last year. In 2013, Edgefield County reported no traffic deaths.

Group hopes to preserve 490 acres on Waccamaw CONWAY — Officials with The Nature Conservancy said they’re negotiating to purchase a 490-acre tract of forest and wetlands along the Waccamaw and across from Conway’s Riverwalk.

Maria Whitehead of the conservancy told The Sun News of Myrtle Beach that she’s confident about acquiring the land.

She said she hopes to have news within a matter of months.

More bats found in Orangeburg hospital ORANGEBURG — Bats have returned to the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg, although officials say the problem is not nearly as severe as it was last year.

Hospital spokeswoman Jane Carson told the Times and Democrat of Orangeburg that 18 bats have been found this time. She said they were contained between outer and interior walls so there’s been no contact with humans.

In February, 14 people were given precautionary treatment to ensure they didn’t develop rabies. The hospital spent about $152,000 to get rid of the bats in the east wing.

CORRECTION In the Wednesday, Dec. 31, edition of The Sumter Item, the name of Sumter School District Trustee Karen Michalik was misspelled. The Item regrets the error.

Sumterites remember attorney as gentleman

BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com

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t’s hard for Vonda Mociun to talk about her father, and it’s not just because he recently passed away.

“He would not have been talking about himself,” she said. “He was very humble. He wouldn’t brag about anything.”

D. Gene Rickenbaker, 73, died Dec. 26, 2014. Burial was Monday.

Mociun now works at the law firm that he started, Rickenbaker & Mociun.

“I was blessed to have one of the best dads and law partners,” she said. “Anyone who practices law knows you want someone you can bounce ideas off. He was very knowledgeable and knew his business. He helped me learn it, too.”

Rickenbaker was the attorney who handled Clay Smith’s closing when he moved to Sumter 20 years ago.

“Gene was a great guy,” Smith said.

“He was often described as an attorney’s attorney.”

He was of the Baptist faith, according to his obituary, and Smith, lead pastor of Alice Drive Baptist Church, officiated Rickenbaker’s funeral along with John Ropp.

“He was offered an appointment through Strom Thurmond to the U.S. Military Court, but this would have required relocating his family to Washington, D.C., so he declined,” Smith said.

Rickenbaker was a retired major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve with service in Vietnam. He served as a judge advo-

cate in the U.S. Air Force, assistant U.S. attorney for the District of South Carolina, municipal judge for the City of Sumter, executive assistant for legal affairs to Gov. James B. Edwards and chairman of South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

“Gene had a rock-solid character and impeccable integrity,” said Leon McDonald, one of his honorary pallbearers. “What he said was fact. He grew his business through hard work and excellent service. He had a caring attitude geared toward those who needed it.

“Gene was what I call a man’s man.

He cared deeply about his family, his country and his God. He always served with honor, dignity and generosity. I’m deeply grateful to have known him so many years. He will be sorely missed.”

He and McDonald met 40 or more years ago when McDonald moved to Sumter. They got to know each other through some work Rickenbaker did for McDonald and when McDonald served on South Carolina National/Wachovia Advisory Board while McDonald was a regional executive with the bank.

Bill Lynam and Rickenbaker served on the Sumter Airport Commission together.

“He was the one in the meeting who always had something constructive,” he said. “Whatever the issue was, he always led us in a direction that was legally sound. When he talked, it was worth listening to. He was always positive. I never heard him say anything negative about anyone.”

Rickenbaker also served as Lynam’s father’s attorney and later his attorney.

“He was very thorough,” Lynam said. “That’s what I liked about him.

When it was time to go, it was all in order. It was a pleasure to know him and work with him. He was an absolute gentleman. He was just a super guy.”

Once Rickenbaker retired, his daughter, Mociun, became Lynam’s attorney.

Mayor Joe McElveen praised Rickenbaker for his work on the airport commission and his work as an attorney.

“He helped make it one of the finest local airports you’ll find anywhere,” McElveen said. “He was a consummate attorney. He was always prepared and recognized as a master at what he did with real estate closings, contracts and business relationships. I could go on and on. When you look at all the things he did, he always did it with humility.

He was always a gentleman. He was just a wonderful man.”

Rickenbaker also served on boards for Tuomey Hospital and Santee Cooper. He received two Orders of the Palmetto Award, one from former Gov. Edwards and one from former Gov. Richard Riley.

Wilson MacEwen, another honorary pallbearer at Rickenbaker’s funeral, served the attorney as his CPA. “He was just a great, great friend to me,” MacEwen said. “He was a great mentor to me. He had more integrity than anybody I ever met in my life. He was the type of person you would go to and ask for advice, and he’d point you in the right direction.”

Sen. Scott pays visit to Manning

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com U.S. Sen. Tim Scott visited Manning on Tuesday as the sixth and final stop on what he called his “listening tour.”

“This is my opportunity to listen to you,” he told a gathering at the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce office on North Brooks Street.

Among those assembled to greet the senator were Clarendon County Commission Chairman Dwight Stewart, South Carolina Rep. Robert Ridgeway, Manning City Councilor Sherry Welle and Manning City Manager Scott Tanner as well as other local dignitaries.

Scott, who was originally appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2013 by Gov. Nikki Haley with the retirement of Jim DeMint, recently won a special election to fill out the remainder of the term with more than 60 percent of the vote. The term will expire in 2017.

“This is my opportunity to serve South Carolina and the nation,” he said.

He expressed his concern for Manning Mayor Julia Nelson, who received a kidney transplant Dec. 10, saying he hoped her recovery would be a quick one.

Scott said he is pleased with his committee assignments in the Senate as he enters his second year in the upper chamber.

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State Rep. Robert Ridgeway, left, and Clarendon County Commission Chairman Dwight Stewart, right, greet U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, center, as he visits Manning, finishing a tour of several communities Tuesday.

“I am happy to stay on the education committee; I have a passion for education,” he said.

He said he will also be back on the Banking, Housing and Urban Development Committee.

Scott said probably the most important committee he will be on is the Finance Committee.

“Something like 70 percent of all funding goes through that committee,” he said.

He said this session will be

the first time since 1860 anyone from South Carolina has been on the Finance Committee.

The senator said among said among the issues he would like to focus on are trade, banking regulations and tax reform.

Asked if he was taking on a lot of committee assignments, Scott said he has a passion and an interest in the committees to which he is assigned.

“Labor issues are also im-

portant for South Carolina,” Scott said. “You look at the pension issue, look at the future, and we have a $200 billion unfunded mandate on our backs.”

Tax reform is something he expects the Senate will have to tackle in 2015.

“We created a mess in 2005 when we created a lot of tax breaks that are expiring now,” he said. “One of the things I’ve learned is if it is not permanent, then it’s not going to work.”

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STOLEN PROPERTY An Apple iPhone 5S and Bluetooth valued at $575 were reported stolen about 8:15 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of Rast Street.

A blue RCA tablet, a red RCA tablet, a black Irulu tablet and a Kenmore grill valued at a total of $930 were reportedly stolen about 2:32 p.m. Sunday from the 3000 block of Brandon Circle.

A brown sectional sofa valued at $900, a white washing machine valued at $500 and a white dryer valued at $300 were reported stolen about 9:20 a.m. Tuesday from the 1000 block of South Pike East. A door sustained an estimated $150 in damage.

A green 16-foot pole trailer with white rims valued at $3,000 was reported stolen about 12:47 p.m. Tuesday from the 900 block of Bethel Church Road.

A Poulan chainsaw valued at $300 and a Rototiller valued at $1,200 were reported stolen about 3:41 p.m.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Aldric Franklin, 30, of 1540 Poole Road, was arrested about 5:30 p.m. Saturday after reports he allegedly attempted to steal items from a store in the 1100 block of Broad Street. Records showed he had six prior property crime convictions in his criminal background.

Benjamin Bee Robinson, 35, of 160 Keels Road, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, pills and possession of crack as well as his fourth charge of possession of marijuana about 11:12 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Cherryvale Drive and Broad Street.

Deputies responded to a report of someone trying to sell drugs, and when they found the suspect, a pat down revealed a bottle of pills for which the suspect did not have a prescription. During a search at the jail, law enforcement found a second bottle containing suspected marijuana and a substance thought to be crack.

Winston Udell Alleyne, 33, of 148 Tims Drive, Darlington, was arrested and charged with speeding; driving under suspension, first offense; and being a wanted person about 2:15 p.m.

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RECOVERED PROPERTY Deputies recovered a Jeep Laredo valued at $8,000 in the 900 block of Furman Drive on Saturday. The owner reported the vehicle stolen Dec. 21.

Sumter police recovered a silver Amadeo Rossi and Co. .38 Special and assorted ammunitions valued at $355 after a property owner located the items about 7:50 p.m. Monday in the 700 block of Meadow Circle.

A 2002 Dodge Durango valued at $10,000 was reportedly stolen from the first block of Webb Avenue between 9:30 p.m. Dec. 23 and the morning of Dec. 24. Reports indicate the vehicle was involved in a Clarendon County home invasion as well as a pursuit with Clarendon County deputies and South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers on Dec. 24. It was returned to its owner Monday.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter County authorities added a Sumter man to their Most Wanted list Wednesday.

Datrick Gartel Wilson, 25, last known address of 627 S. Main St., became the latest addition to the list of the county’s most sought-after suspects, according to a WILSON news release from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies indicate Wilson is wanted on kidnapping, armed robbery and weapons charges, which stem from a Dec. 21 incident in the 100 block of Computer Circle where he reportedly held a victim at gunpoint against his or her will and robbed

him/her of an undisclosed amount of cash.

Authorities also consider Wilson to be a person of interest in last month’s driveby shooting along Red Bay Road, which left two men wounded and one critically injured.

Wilson was described as 6 feet tall and 190 pounds. Officers consider the suspect, who is also known as “Slice,” to be armed and dangerous and ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the sheriff’s office at (803) 4362700 or call CrimeStoppers at (803) 436-2718 to give information anonymously.

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Wealth gap complicates sibling relationships

BY BERNARD CONDON The Associated Press NEW YORK — When Jayson Seaver thinks about why he makes so much money while some Americans can’t catch a break, he thinks of the sacrifices he’s made, the jobs he worked to pay for college, the 12-hour days he spends at the office now.

And he thinks of his youngest sister, Jackie, whom he practically begged to go to college and how she refused and is “paying for it” now, watching with envy while he flies around on vacation and enjoys his wealth.

At least that’s how he sees it. She has a different view. But they don’t talk much.

“I’m disappointed in her,” says Jayson, 37. “I think it’s distanced us.”

It’s a story as old as humankind: People raised in the same home, at the same time, by the same parents, who as adults land in vastly different financial circumstances.

Experts see a growing trend. The same forces that have increasingly separated the richest Americans from everyone else is dividing brothers and sisters, too. It’s given rise to a mix of often conflicting emotions — jealousy and resentment, disappointment and distance, but also frequently understanding and respect.

From 2009 through 2012, income for the wealthiest 1 percent of households surged 31 percent, after adjusting for inflation, according to research by economist Emmanuel Saez of the University of California, Berkeley. For everyone else, income inched up just 0.4 percent.

As the wealth gap has widened, some mental health professionals say they’ve seen more patients for whom such a divide has become a personal issue.

In 35 years practicing psychotherapy, Janna Malamud Smith says she’s never had so many clients troubled by sibling wealth.

The complaints have grown so familiar to her she can riff on them without pause: “`My sibling can afford to join this country club, and I can’t.’ ‘My brother has houses in four countries, and why can’t he help me out?’”

There’s more than one reason Stuart Schneider and his siblings stopped speaking years ago. But Schneider, 53, thinks the problem began when he struck it rich in the late ‘90s selling high-end textiles and began driving a Land Rover and sporting a Rolex watch.

“I thought they would be proud of me,” he says, referring to his sister and recently deceased brother.

“But it really wasn’t that way.”

A decade ago, sociologist Dalton Conley produced research suggesting that income inequality in America occurs as much within families as among them.

Yet the similarities tend to end there. With siblings, “you had pretty much the same advantages and disadvantages growing up,” he says, so big difference in wealth can feel like a judgment on intelligence or drive.

How Americans feel about the wealth gap within their families shapes how they feel about it nationally — whether they see it as an inequity that must be addressed, says Lane Kenworthy, a sociologist at the University of California, San Diego.

“They know, or think, it’s due to effort and choice” in their family, Kenworthy says. “And they think that’s probably

how it works in the nation as a whole.”

The last time Jayson Seaver tried to persuade Jackie to attend college was 10 years ago. She had just quit a waitressing job so she could move with her boyfriend out of state.

“You’re destined for a life of mediocrity,” he said.

“Let me do what I want!” she shot back.

Jayson went on to make big money at a commodity trading company in Manhattan. He vacations in Florida, Costa Rica and Hawaii.

Jackie went back to waitressing, married the boyfriend and took a job at a drug company, where her boss has turned her down for a promotion because he said she needed a college degree. Now, rather than jet around on vacation, Jackie and her husband tend to go camping. Yet she says she’s happy with a more modest lifestyle.

Asked about the nation’s wealth gap, Jayson says, “You get paid what you put in. We’re in control.”

Jackie isn’t so sure it’s as simple as that but essentially agrees. “It’s self-motivation that’s at the root of success.”

Poll results suggest that many Americans feel the same way. Asked in October

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the most important reason for the wealth gap, 24 percent chose “some work harder than others,” more than tax policies, foreign trade or the educational system.

Psychotherapist Smith says relationships among brothers and sisters are so complex that siblings often seize upon gaps in wealth as a shorthand for other differences between them.

Jackie Seaver says she doesn’t envy her brother’s wealth. What really separates them, she says, are differences in age and expectations, priorities and desires.

Still, she says her brother was correct about college all those years ago. After being rejected a third time for a promotion, she started attending school at night to earn a bachelor’s degree.

For his part, Jayson seems to have inched closer to his sister’s view. In 2015, he will take a new job at a commodity brokerage that lets him work from West Palm Beach, Florida, where he hopes to “slow down and get back to the way I grew up,” more the way his sister lives.

“I do envy her sometimes her simple quality of life,” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS he says. “It’s hard to deterJayson Seaver poses for a photo in New York’s Harding’s restaurant, of mine who is the smarter, which he is a part owner. Seaver feels the wealth gap has affected his who is in a better posirelationship with his sister Jackie, who has opted for a simpler life. tion.”

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Fireworks light the sky above Prague Castle during New Year’s celebrations in Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday.

A fire eater shows off his trick at the New Year’s Day parade on the Champs-Elysee avenue in Paris on Thursday.

Iranian Christians attend New Year’s Eve Mass, which started on Wednesday night, at the Saint Sarkis church of Armenians in Tehran, Iran, on Thursday. About 120,000 Christians live in Iran, mostly in central and northwestern parts of the country. Most Iranian Christians are of the Armenian ethnicity, however, and they are mostly adherent to the Gregorian faith.

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ost of us are marching into 2015 newly resolved to be better people. The list of popular New Year’s resolutions holds the same contenders each year: lose weight, stop smoking, save money, etc.

Then there is a relatively small percentage of people who, in the past year, have been less-than-regular church attenders and have committed to changing those habits. They will resolve to become more Faith Matters involved in the life of JAMIE H. their church, a church or just visit a WILSON church at some point.

Because most of us regular church-goers are content with the church routine we’ve carved out for ourselves, this new group presents a potential threat. These intrepid church attenders mean we

might have to shake a stranger’s hand or give up our seat to accommodate a visiting family. We might even have to evaluate our church’s ministries to make sure we are meeting the needs of those around us. Bleh!

Who has time, right? Between the kids’ extracurricular activities and various social entanglements, one doesn’t have time to greet and befriend a prospect to the faith community. You are already on the Committee for Church Lawn Weeding and Seeding Effort of 2015; what more do they want from you? You’re not a machine!

While there is an entire genre of books out there that speak to church growth, there are precious few that deal with keeping your church small.

I’m not talking about keeping a small church atmosphere where everyone feels warm and welcomed. I’m talking specifically about stifling a church’s population at the onset of possible growth. So here are a few tips for the so-inclined to remember

CHURCH NEWS Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during morning worship. * Sunday, Jan. 18 — Deacon and Deacon Wives anniversary celebration during morning service.

Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 8749 Old Highway Six, Santee, announces: * Sunday, Jan. 18 — Martin Luther King Jr. observance and administration of the Lord’s Supper at 10 a.m.

Community Church of Praise, 565 S. Pike Road, announces: * Friday-Saturday, Jan. 30-31 — Prayer Conference as follows: 7 p.m. Friday, Donna Jackson of St. Matthews AME Church, Lynchburg, will speak; and 8:30 a.m. Saturday, workshops, Pastor Dorothy Maple will speak.

Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 25 Community St., announces: * Sunday — Holy Communion 2015 will be observed at 11 a.m.

All worshippers are asked to wear white and/or black attire.

High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday, Jan. 18 — “Keeping the Dream Alive” 200 men in black program at 5 p.m. The Rev. Ronnie Brailsford will speak.

Knitting Hearts Ministry, which meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday, Jan. 10 — Knitting Hearts Café will meet 10 a.m.noon. International Bible teacher Dr. Satish Raiborde will speak. Knitting Hearts is a community-wide, multidenominational women’s ministry. www.knittingheartsministry. org Mount Glory Baptist Church, 841 N. Main St., announces: * Sunday, Jan. 25 — Family and friends day at 11 a.m. Thomas “Bubba” Lowery will speak.

Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Sunday, Jan. 11 — Gospel fest featuring the Singing Cousins at 3 p.m.

as we receive potential visitors into our houses of worship.

Become totally preoccupied with yourself in preparation and through the duration of church. Spend oodles of time getting you and your family physically ready the morning of. Employ time management: While showering that morning, think about how you can make yourself look great in conversation. New promotion? Center the dialogue around that. Leave them thinking of you and little else.

Don’t talk to anyone new in church. Don’t we have a committee who is supposed to greet new people?

That’s their job. Besides, visitors want to be courted by those trained to deal with visitors, not a highly relatable, average church-goer like you.

Let the usual volunteers do all the work. Wait, isn’t welcoming someone into the body of the church in the job description of those on the payroll?

You should be able to do that which you have mastered, warm a pew.

Finally, make them work for it.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday — The Rev. Alfred Washington will speak at 6 p.m. * Sunday, Jan. 11 — 31st pastoral anniversary worship celebration honoring the Rev. and Mrs. James Blassingame and family at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Sam Whack Jr., pastor of Chaney Grove Baptist Church, Timmonsville, will speak.

New Israel Missionary Baptist Church, 5330 Old Camden Highway, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday — Pastor Grant will be installed and consecrated as the 12th Moderator of the Jerusalem Baptist Association at 10 a.m. at the Jerusalem Association Convention Center, 613 Jones Ave., Andrews. Dr. James B. Blassingame will speak. * Sunday, Jan. 18 — Martin Luther King Jr. observance, and the Lord’s Supper will be administered at 10 a.m.

You’ve been a part of this congregation for years. You have clout. You have station. They give you those tithing envelopes with your full name printed on the lower right corner. No visitor should be able to breach these hallowed halls without knowing their place.

If you follow these rules, be assured that your church will reek with the pungent yet comforting stench of stagnation for years to come.

Or you could make your own personal mission to see that those seeking a church family this year find it.

You could actively look for ways to welcome others into your congregation. You could focus on faith rather than petty squabbles, personal advancement or lunch that day. You could be that person who serves as a catalyst for your church’s growth this year. Resolve to be that person.

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versary of the Good Samaritans will be celebrated at 9:50 a.m.

Licentiate Marvis L. Stewart, of Friendship AME Church, Blair, will speak. * Sunday, Jan. 18 — Men’s Day will be observed at 9:50 a.m. Licentiate Marvis L. Stewart will speak.

Savannah Grove Baptist Church, 2620 Alligator Road, Effingham, announces: * Saturday-Wednesday, Jan. 10-14 — 21st Annual Church Growth Institute. Bus transportation provided at 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. daily at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., Sumter.

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton High-

way, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday — Trial sermon of Brother Tremaine Chandler at 3 p.m. * Saturday, Jan. 17 — “Boys to Men: Breaking Bread” program at 2:30 p.m. All parents are encouraged to bring their young men to participate in this mentoring program. Adults and young ladies are also welcome.

Refreshments will be served. * Sunday, Jan. 18 — Pastor’s Aide Program at 3 p.m. The Rev. Frankie White of St. Paul AME Church, Camden, will speak. * Sunday, Jan. 25 — January Birthday Month Program at 3 p.m. The Rev. Michael Anthony Wright Sr. of Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Santee, will speak.

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SHANGHAI — Thirty-five On Thursday morning, dozpeople died in a stampede durens of police officers were in ing New Year’s celebrations in the area, and tourists continShanghai’s historic waterfront ued to wander by the square, a area, city officials said Thurssmall patch of grass dominatday — the worst disaster to hit ed by a statue of Chen Yi, the one of China’s showcase cities city’s first Communist mayor. in recent years.

Police stood guard at ShangA Shanghai government hai No. 1 People’s Hospital, statement said an additional where many of the injured 46 people were receiving hoswere being treated. Earlier, pital treatment, including 14 relatives desperately seeking who were seriously injured, information had tried to push following the chaos about a past guards at a hospital, state halfhour before midnight. Two THE ASSOCIATED PRESS media photos showed. Guards other injured had already left A man prays after laying flowers at the site of a deadly stampede in had to use a bench to hold the hospital.

Shanghai, China, on Thursday. them back. Later, police were The microblog of the Peoallowing family members into ple’s Daily, which is run by the the hospital. treated, police brought photos said, adding she could not ruling Communist Party, said People who couldn’t contact reach one of her friends. that 25 women and 10 men had out of dead victims who they friends or family members “There were so many people, had not been able to identify, died, aged between 36 and 16. causing dozens of waiting rel- and I couldn’t stand properly.” went to the hospital. A man, The injured included three Xia Shujie, vice president of who gave only his surname, Taiwanese and one Malaysian, atives to crowd around the Shanghai No. 1 People’s Hospi- Wu, said he had traveled to table. Not everyone could see, it said.

Shanghai from a province in and young women who looked tal, told media that some of The official Xinhua News the south, Jiangxi, Thursday the people brought to them Agency quoted an unidentified at photographs someone had morning to look for his were suffering from serious taken on a cellphone broke witness as saying people had 23-year-old friend. She had suffocation. into tears. scrambled for coupons that gone to Shanghai to celebrate Xinhua said the deaths and A saleswoman in her 20s, looked like dollar bills that on the Bund with another who refused to give her name, injuries occurred at Chen Yi were being thrown out of a Square, which is in Shanghai’s friend, but one of their phones said she had been celebrating third-floor window. It said the popular riverfront Bund area, was powered off and the other cause of the stampede was still the New Year with three had been lost and handed in to an avenue lined with art deco friends. “I heard people under investigation. police, Wu said. buildings from the 1920s and screaming, someone fell, peoAt one of the hospitals CCTV America, the U.S. ver1930s when Shanghai was ple shouted ‘don’t rush,’” she where the injured were being

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One photo from the scene shared by Xinhua showed at least one person doing chest compressions on a shirtless man while several other people lay on the ground nearby, amid debris. Another photo showed the area ringed by police.

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“We were down the stairs and wanted to move up, and those who were upstairs wanted to move down, so we were pushed down by the people coming from upstairs,” an injured man told Shanghai TV. “All those trying to move up fell down on the stairs.”

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TESTS FROM PAGE A1 second time, Greene said.

If the test comes back positive, blood is drawn for a confirmatory test, Bozeman said. If those results return positive, the office will contact the individual to come in to discuss his or her treatment options with the linkage coordinator. The staff member will help the

EPPS FROM PAGE A1 years. He was one of six suspects arrested in 2011 after what Sumter police officials described as a drug deal gone bad, which ended with Denzell Archie’s fatal shooting.

The 16-year-old Sumter teen sustained a single gunshot wound in the June 10, 2011, drug transaction in the 100 block of Woodlawn Avenue that escalated into a gunfight between two groups of teens.

Reports indicate Epps was at the scene during the ordeal, and prosecutors eventually filed murder indictments against him in connection with the shooting. Investigators alleged Epps attempted to rob one of Archie’s friends at gunpoint during the drug deal, and Archie sustained his fateful wound as he fled the gun battle.

According to Sumter County court records, Epps pleaded guilty to a count of involuntary manslaughter in August 2013, and a judge sentenced him to five years in prison.

During the hearing, presiding Circuit Court Judge Craig Brown told Epps to be grateful for the sentence his attorneys were able to negotiate for him after victims in the case decided not to pursue charges. The judge admonished Epps to take advantage of the opportune break to turn his life around.

“I believe it’s great if you’re taking this situation as a stepping stone to a better way of life,” Brown said. “But it’s tragic that it’s being done at the expense of a 16-year-old’s life.”

SLED files show Epps spent little time in state custody as he served nearly half of his sentence awaiting trial in jail.

He was officially admitted to the South Carolina Department of Corrections on Aug. 30, 2013, and released April 12, 2014, a department spokesperson confirmed.

Epps found himself at the opposite end of the barrel earlier this year as he was the victim in a May 20 shooting in South Sumter. Deputies responded to a convenience store in the 1000 block of Manning Road and found him bleeding from a gunshot wound to the neck.

The shooting took place just four days before his 21st birthday, and Epps spent the next two weeks fighting for his life in a Columbia hospital room.

The wound critically injured him, and he slipped into a coma that rendered him unconscious for several days before he began making a recovery.

Authorities eventually arrested Travis Miller, a 25-yearold Sumter man, as the suspected gunman in that incident. The shooting came dur-

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person establish treatment with the health care provider of the individual’s choice, whether that is Sumter Family Health Center or another entity.

If you’re a patient, chances are you’ve been offered the free rapid HIV test at one of your regular appointments or during routine blood work.

“I’ve hardly ever had anyone decline,” Bozeman said. “We’re available for off-site testing, too,

such as health fairs.”

The rapid test is 99.3 percent accurate, she said, and DHEC is notified immediately if there is a positive result. If the confirmatory test comes back positive, too, DHEC personnel will be in contact with you to gather information for partner notification.

DHEC will then send a letter to the individuals you identified as partners. The letter will state something to

the effect of “someone you had contact with has tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease,” Bozeman said, and will encourage that person to be tested.

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For more on HIV and AIDS, visit www.scdhec.gov or www.cdc.gov.

ing a particularly violent stretch in South Sumter last year, as the area saw 10 shootings within a 10-block span between January and late May. The heavy slate of violence helped propel the birth of a coalition, now known as OneSumter. The grassroots community alliance mounted a Stop the Violence campaign that caught traction across the county during the summer’s dog days. The effort included an anti-violence rally with more than 400 community members participating in the walk along Main Street.

During a panel discussion OneSumter hosted in November, 3rd Circuit Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney III said to combat the prevalence of crime, residents will have to improve community conditions for youth by offering them more mentoring and skill-building programs.

“We’ve got to stop taking things for granted and start putting a new emphasis on reaching the young people,” he said. “Unfortunately, we have a lot of young people who are raising themselves.

You have parents that are missing in action. That puts a lot of pressure on the schools; it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the police. And that’s where we need to focus our energies.”

In last month’s shooting along Red Bay Road, from which Epps’ latest charges stem, Miller was listed as the main victim. According to reports, Miller was critically injured after suffering multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body during the early morning incident.

Authorities said he remains hospitalized at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, where he has undergone extensive medical procedures since the shooting. Officials said he will likely need more treatment before being released.

Miller was one of two victims injured during the shooting. The other man suffered a single wound to the ankle.

Both men were shot while standing in the parking lot of a convenience store on Red Bay Road. Witnesses told investigators suspect(s) fired the shots from inside a vehicle described as a black Cadillac moments before it sped away from the scene. Deputies have thought more than one shooter was involved from the onset of the investigation.

Epps was one of two suspects arrested after the incident. Deputies booked Dinnero McKnight, a 22-year-old Sumter woman, on accessory charges shortly afterward.

Authorities would not say the Dec. 6 incident was an act of retaliation but noted that the shooting involved individ-

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH The piano man receives praise from his colleagues, his peers and his country. “Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) features performances by the honoree as well as Tony Bennett, Boyz II Men, Michael Feinstein, Gavin DeGraw, Josh Groban, Natalie Maines, John Mellencamp and LeAnn Rimes. Kevin Spacey also appears.

The Gershwin Prize for Popular Song has been given annually to a composer or performer whose lifetime contributions exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin.

The Gershwin Prize was first awarded to Paul Simon in May 2007, followed by Stevie Wonder in 2009, Paul McCartney in 2010, the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 2012, and Carole King in 2013.

Joel’s award ceremony was taped on Nov. 19, 2014, at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall.

In the 40 years since “Piano Man” broke through the top of the charts, Joel has had 33 Top 40 hits. Perhaps the most interesting aspect to Joel’s recent career is his willingness to leave pop music behind and devote his time to composing classical pieces.

In a recent newspaper profile, Joel discussed offers for concert tours that might fill arenas and even stadiums, which he’s turned down because he considers that aspect of his musical career to be in his past. I admire that. Billy Joel is also a proud pug owner, and that goes a long way in my book!

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Sending nylons for nothing in return in Cuba W ASHINGTON — There’s an old Cold War joke — pre-pantyhose — that to defeat communism we should empty our B-52 bombers of nuclear weapons and instead drop nylons over the Soviet Union. Flood the Russians with the soft consumer culture of capitalism, seduce them with Western contact and commerce, love bomb them into freedom.

We did win the Cold War but differently. We conCharles tained, constrained, Krauthammer squeezed and eventually exhausted the Soviets into giving up. The dissidents inside subsequently told us how much they were sustained by our support for them and our implacable pressure on their oppressors.

The logic behind President Obama’s Cuba normalization, assuming there is one, is the nylon strategy. We tried 50 years of containment, and that didn’t bring democracy. So let’s try inundating them with American goods, visitors, culture, contact, commerce.

It’s not a crazy argument.

But it does have its weaknesses. Normalization has not advanced democracy in China or Vietnam. Indeed, it hasn’t done so in Cuba. Except for the U.S., Cuba has had normal relations with the rest of the world for decades. Tourists, trade, investment from Canada, France, Britain, Spain, everywhere.

An avalanche of nylons — and not an inch of movement in Cuba toward freedom.

In fact, one could argue that this influx of Western money has helped preserve the dictatorship, as just about all the financial transactions go through the government, which takes for itself before any trickle-down crumbs are allowed to reach the regime-indentured masses.

My view is that policestate control of every aspect of Cuban life is so thoroughly perfected that outside influences, whether confrontational or cooperative, only minimally affect the country’s domestic trajectory.

So why not just lift the embargo? After all, the unassailable strategic rationale for isolating Cuba — in the Soviets’ mortal global struggle with us, Cuba enlisted as a highly committed enemy beachhead 90 miles from American shores — evaporated with the collapse of the Soviet empire. A small island with no significant independent military capacities, Cuba became geopolitically irrelevant.

That’s been partially reversed in the last few years as Vladimir Putin has repositioned Russia as America’s leading geopolitical adversary and the Castros signed up for that coalition too.

Cuba has reportedly agreed

to reopen the Soviet-era Lourdes espionage facility, a massive listening post for intercepting communications.

Havana and Moscow have also discussed the use of Cuban airfields for Russia’s nuclear-capable long-range bombers.

This in addition to Cuba’s usual hemispheric mischief, such as training and equipping the security and repression apparatus in Venezuela.

No mortal threat, I grant you. And not enough to justify forever cutting off Cuba.

But it does raise the question: With the U.S. embargo already in place and the Castros hungry to have it lifted, why give them trade, investment, hard currency, prestige and worldwide legitimacy — for nothing in return?

Obama brought back nothing on democratization, a staggering betrayal of Cuba’s human rights crusaders.

No free speech. No free assembly. No independent political parties. No hint of free elections. Not even the kind of 1975 Helsinki Final Act that we got from the Soviets as part of detente, granting structure and review to human rights promises.

These provided us with significant leverage in supporting the dissident movements in Eastern Europe that eventually brought down communist rule.

If Obama insisted on giving away the store, why not at least do it item by item?

We relax part of the embargo in return for, say, Internet access. And tie further normalization to serial relaxations of police-state repression.

Oh, what hypocrisy, say the Obama acolytes. Did we not normalize relations with China and get no human rights quid pro quo?

True. But that was never a prospect. The entire purpose was geopolitical, and the payoff was monumental: We walked away with the most significant anti-Soviet strategic realignment of the entire Cold War, formally breaking up the communist bloc and gaining China’s neutrality, and occasional support, in our half-century struggle to dismantle the Soviet empire.

From Cuba, Obama didn’t even get a token gesture. Not even a fig leaf such as, say, withdrawal of secret police support in Venezuela. Or extradition of American criminals now fugitive in Cuba, including a notorious cop killer. Did we even ask?

Obama seems to believe that the one-way deal was win-win.

A famous victory — the Cuba issue is now behind us.

A breakthrough.

Indeed it is. You know how to achieve a breakthrough in tough negotiations? Give everything away. Try it. You’ll have a deal by noon. Every time.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2015, The Washington Post Writers Group

COMMENTARY

Life is like a comic book

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ASHINGTON — A writer seeking profound pronouncements for a yearend column is likely instead to find herself awash in punchlines.

Life isn’t a comedy. It’s a joke.

Hey, did you hear the one about North Korea hacking Sony and threatening to blow up movie theaters that showed the film? Joke, right?

No, wait.

It wasn’t North Korea, it was the Russians!

No, wait, it wasn’t the Kathleen Russians, Parker it was a disaffected former staffer. No, wait, it was ... Lizard Squad.

And that’s no joke.

So goes the latest chapter in a whodunit saga of comic proportions. Life isn’t a comedy after all.

It’s a comic book.

And the whole Sony episode is a perfect metaphor for 2014. We may finally have fulfilled Neil Postman’s 1985 prediction in his book “Amusing Ourselves to Death” — that, as the title suggests, we may end up dumb, but at least we’re amused.

What is more entertaining than prompting world powers to flex their muscles over a hacker’s expose of the inner gossip of an entertainment giant?

That “The Interview,” the movie at the crux of the controversy, is stupendously dumb is mere perfection — l’dumb pour l’dumb.

Which brings me to the following revision. In a previous column, I speculated about what I might draw about the Sony attack if I were a cartoonist.

I see now that this story is better suited to a movie.

That is, a movie about the movie that brought North Korea, Japan (Sony is a Japanese company), China and the U.S. to a precipice of history. Some analysts even mentioned Iran and Russia, briefly.

In my film, the president of the United States threatens to impose “proportional” consequences on North Korea even as Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un denies any involve-

‘ ... The whole Sony episode is a perfect metaphor for 2014.

We may finally have fulfilled Neil Postman’s 1985 prediction in his book “Amusing Ourselves to Death” — that, as the title suggests, we may end up dumb, but at least we’re amused.’ ment in the affair. Meanwhile, moviegoers applaud the movie’s stars, who grandstand in the aura of free speech, brandishing their rights with expletives that must be bleeped because, you know, we have standards.

Off in Russia, Vladimir Putin rips off his shirt and wrestles a giant squid, while China mass produces T-shirts bearing the slogan “Hey, ‘Sony A Movie.”

Japan archly intones that it will wait for the movie while Iran, mistaking “stoner movie” for “stoning movie,” demands an apology.

You have to laugh.

All of the preceding is, alas, not fictional but substantively true — except maybe for the squid wrestling (I guess) and the T-shirts. And the apology.

Lizard Squad is, in fact, a self-proclaimed cyberterrorist group that took credit for ruining Christmas by bringing down Sony’s PlayStation Network.

President Obama did, indeed, threaten proportional consequences against North Korea.

Then, on Monday a cyberintelligence company, Norse, told the FBI that the hacker probably was not North Korea but a combination of a laid-off staffer and a piracy group.

Ah, the disgruntled, laidoff staffer. We know that cliché well.

It is plausible, but the FBI is sticking to its story.

Meanwhile, alert conspiracy theorists consider the possibility that Sony planned the whole thing.

Or, perhaps there is yet a third arch-rival — the mystery nemesis-narcissist who steps forward to reveal himself as the really bad guy. No problem.

Meet “Ryan Cleary,” a self-identified Lizard Squad administrator who recently told The Washington Post that his group actually provided the Guardians of Peace with the Sony logins used in the attack. Just to be clear, Cleary isn’t “the” Ryan Cleary, who was convicted of hacking into the CIA as part of the group LulzSec. We’re not sure who this so-called Cleary really is, but, well, he’s someone.

Attempting to prove his identity, Cleary tweeted a confirmation from an account that is associated with the group @LizardMafia. As these things go, the tweet has vanished.

Hacking obviously is serious, and future ramifications could be dire. But the way this story has unfolded feels mostly embarrassing. Never mind the Looney Tune names — Lizard Squad, LulzSec, Guardians of the Peace — or the image of Kim Jong Un’s exploding face as backdrop to an international incident. Into this arena our president has placed himself, acting on intelligence that may or may not have been reliable.

What we learned last year is that civilization is as fragile as ever, that the world could go up in an explosion of shattered stars — or fizzle like a damp firecracker — with the keystroke of a nerd on a revenge mission.

What is needed, obviously, is a superhero to restore truth, justice and the American Way — a comicbook hero for our comicbook times. One can only hope that scriptwriters are working feverishly somewhere in an undisclosed location, preferably with pen and paper.

Almost amused, we wait.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2014, Washington Post Writers Group

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t be EUGENIA LAST daunted by the changes you see heading your way.

Opportunities are more abundant than you think. A new position, contract or change in direction will end up being beneficial. Don’t rule out working in an educational setting.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Learn from the best and speak up about your goals. Networking is favored, and planting a seed for future prospects looks good. Expect good things, but be willing to accept a deal that offers more potential than pay.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can make a difference if you dedicate time to a cause. Your energy and openness will allow you to step into a position of authority. The influence you have and the contribution you make will bring you satisfaction and recognition.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of personal business that you may have neglected last year. Step up and make the alterations at home or at work that can bring you good fortune and happiness. Don’t announce what you are going to do, just make it happen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get serious about the year ahead and make the changes necessary to fulfill your dreams, hopes and wishes for the future. Gathering information, researching your prospects and talking to people who can help you will bring favored results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Taking care of the needs of children or elders will put you in a good position. Your attention will be appreciated and bring you benefits.

Romance is in the stars and will improve your personal life as long

as you don’t overspend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Avoid anyone trying to goad you into a debate. Travel, shopping or taking part in an event that can help you plan your strategy for the year should be your goal. Reconnect with someone who has helped you in the past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Try not to make an impulsive decision or move until you have completed your research and are confident that the outcome will unfold favorably. Don’t rely on anyone else to take care of your responsibilities or important details. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone you thought you could trust will lead you astray. Back up and work privately in order to reach your optimum goal. Positive changes at home will help you work out a difficult situation with a loved one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do the work yourself and take credit for what you accomplish. Someone is likely to use unscrupulous tactics to outmaneuver you. Don’t reveal your plans and work diligently until you reach your goal. Stand tall and be proud.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Instigate the changes you want to see happen this year. Don’t wait for someone else to step in and take over. Someone you thought you could trust will reveal a secret you’ve been keeping. Express your concerns openly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get back to basics and reconnect with people you have worked with in the past. The time is right to readdress an old issue and to redefine what you want to see happen. Change must be built on honesty and integrity.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

USC BASKETBALL

Rose Bowl rout

Kacinas helps Carolina rout N.C. A&T 91-54

BY CHRIS DEARING The Associated Press COLUMBIA — South Carolina head coach Frank Martin likes when the system works. For the Gamecocks to continue the early season success they’ve found this season, he insists, they need to have a balanced attack with everyone that plays contributing in some way.

It’s been that way in the month of December and it’s led to an unbeaten month.

KACINAS Mindaugas Kacinas came off the bench to score a season-high 16 points in a balance attack that saw six players score in double figures to close the home portion of the non-conference schedule with a dominating 91-54 victory over North Carolina A&T Tuesday night.

Laimonas Chatkevicius added 14, Duane Notice chipped in 13 points and Sindarius Thornwell had 11 while Ty Johnson and Demetrius

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CLEMSON BASKETBALL

Blossomgame, Tigers hold off Robert Morris

BY JOHN CLAYTON The Associated Press

Third-seeded Florida State’s winning streak ends at 29. In Winston’s first loss as a college starter, maybe his last game in college, he threw for 348 yards and turned the ball over twice.

No Heisman jinx for Mariota. He was mostly brilliant again. The junior passed for 338 yards and

CLEMSON — Clemson closed out its non-conference schedule Tuesday night with a 64-57 win over Robert Morris at Littlejohn Coliseum.

The Tigers scored 20 unanswered points in the final minutes of the first half and opening of the second and held on for the victory.

BLOSSOMGAME Jaron Blossomgame led three Tigers in double figures with 16 points and 12 rebounds as Clemson won for the fourth time in five outings.

Now, both Robert Morris and Clemson are set to begin their respective Northeast and Atlantic Coast conference schedules with home games on Saturday.

For Clemson, that means North Carolina is coming to town.

“I think we’ve improved through the course of November

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington, front, scores a second-half touchdown while being tackled by Florida State defensive back Trey Marshall during the Ducks’ 59-20 victory in Thursday’s Rose Bowl playoff semifinal game in Pasadena, Calif.

Heisman-winning QB Mariota, costly turnovers by Florida State lead Oregon to a 59-20 blowout of Seminoles and spot in national title game

BY RALPH D. RUSSO The Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. — Marcus Mariota and Oregon turned an avalanche of Florida State mistakes into a mountain of points and the Ducks rolled past the defending national champions 59-20 Thursday to turn the first College Football Playoff semifinal into a

Rose Bowl rout.

Mariota and the secondseeded Ducks (13-1) scored six straight times they touched the ball in the second half, with five of the touchdowns covering at least 21 yards and the last four coming after Florida State turnovers.

In the matchup of Heisman Trophy winners, Jameis Winston matched

Mariota’s numbers, but the Seminoles were no match for the Ducks. The Pac-12 champions will play the winner of the Sugar Bowl semifinal between Alabama and Ohio State on Jan. 12 in Arlington, Texas.

“It’s incredible. I’m so proud of these guys right here,’’ Mariota said. “We’ve got one more to take care of.’’

PRO FOOTBALL

Newton’s next big step — playoff victory

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — For all of the numbers Cam Newton has put up in his first four seasons with the Carolina Panthers, “Superman’’ hasn’t won a playoff game.

Newton is eager to change that Saturday when Carolina hosts the Arizona Cardinals in an NFC wild-card game.

“It would mean a lot not only for myself, but for this organization,’’ Newton said Wednesday. “... We haven’t had the best of luck in the playoffs.’’

Carolina’s last playoff win was nine years ago.

The Panthers have been back twice since, losing in 2008 to Arizona and last season to San Francisco in home divisional playoff games.

The Panthers lost 23-10 in January to a 49ers team that was loaded with playoff experience after going to three straight NFC Championship

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carolina quarterback Cam Newton (1) will look to earn his first career playoff victory and the Panthers’ first postseason win in nine years when they host Arizona in an NFC wild-card game on Saturday in Charlotte. games. Newton said participating in the playoffs last season should benefit the Panthers.

“I don’t think we got beat talent-wise, it was more we got beat experience-wise,’’ Newton said.

The Panthers were 6-10 and 7-9 in Newton’s first two seasons. They went 12-4 last season and earned the No. 2 seed

in the playoffs.

Newton was 16 of 25 for 267 yards with two interceptions and one touchdown in the loss to the 49ers. He said he’s learned a lot from that defeat.

“Just playing smart. Knowing when to take shots. Valuing first downs and staying on the field,’’ Newton said. “Because playoff momentum is different than regular season momentum. The team (that) has it, they usually get the win.’’

Newton has re-written Carolina’s record books since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2011.

He’s the only quarterback in NFL history to throw for 3,000 yards and run for 500 yards in his first four seasons.

He’s run for 33 touchdowns in his career.

This hasn’t been Newton’s best statistical season. He has thrown for 3,127 yards and a modest 18 touchdowns with 12

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SPORTS ITEMS

Bates wins Chestnut Oaks Middle School Tournament The Bates Middle School boys basketball team defeated Chestnut Oaks 44-33 on Wednesday swept its four games to win the Chestnut Oaks Middle School Tournament at the Chestnut gymnasium.

The Bantams won all four of their games in the tournament to improve to 8-0 on the season. They beat Alice Drive 42-28, Hillcrest 37-21 and Ebenezer 44-17.

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL RICHARD WINN 52 WILSON HALL 30 WINNSBORO — Wilson Hall lost to Richard Winn Academy 52-30 in the championship game of the Richard Winn Christmas Classic on Tuesday at the RWA gymnasium.

Nicolette Fisher led the Lady Barons, who fell to 7-3 on the season, with eight points. Hannah Jordan added seven points and was selected to the all-tournament team.

Richard Winn improved to 10-0.

WILSON HALL Fisher 8, Jordan 7, Smoak 3, Alderman 3, Munn 5, Scott 4.

RICHARD WINN Johnson 21, Taylor 7, Brigman 6, Atkerson 6, Stigham 10.

LEBRON TO MISS 2 WEEKS WITH KNEE, BACK INJURIES CLEVELAND — LeBron James’ homecoming season has hit a hurdle.

The Cavaliers superstar is expected to miss at least the next two weeks with injuries to his left knee and back. The timing of the injuries are another blow to the Cavaliers, who have been jarred by a rash of medical issues and failed to live up to the enormous expectations triggered by James re-signing as a free agent with Cleveland last summer.

USC FROM PAGE B1 Henry contributed 10 each as South Carolina (8-3) won its sixth game in a row.

“Offensively, I like balance. I don’t like playing through one guy,’’ Martin said. “For us to be good, forever and ever, in our system, we have to play “X’’ number of guys. It’s good to see different guys continue to grow and contribute when given a chance.’’

The Gamecocks had leads of 8-0, 19-4 and 27-8 in the opening 11 minutes before settling for a 47-16 halftime lead.

It didn’t get any closer in the second half.

Bruce Beckford led the North Carolina A&T (2-12) with 14 points. He only had two points at the half when the Aggie starters combine for four points on 0-for-12 shooting from the field.

Martin was concerned about the nine-

The team said Thursday that James has been diagnosed with knee and back strains. He’ll be treated with “anti-inflammatories, rehabilitation, training room treatments and rest,’’ and the Cavs projected he will miss two weeks. If he’s out for just that span, James will be back for a Jan. 15 game in Los Angeles against the Lakers. The Cavs begin a five-game West Coast trip on Jan. 9.

James, who turned 30 on Dec. 30, missed his second straight game on Wednesday. Before the Cavs lost 96-80 to Milwaukee, the four-time league MVP said all tests on his knee had come back negative. He acknowledged his knee has been hurting all year, which helped explain why James hasn’t shown the same explosiveness driving to the basket and his willingness to defer to teammates.

YANKEES ACQUIRE 2 RELIEVERS FROM BRAVES NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring David Carpenter and Chasen Shreve in a trade with the Atlanta Braves.

Carpenter went 6-4 with three saves and a 3.54 ERA in 65 games with Atlanta last year. Shreve made his major league debut in July, and the left-hander allowed one earned run in 12 1-3 innings covering 15 games.

The Braves received minor league left-hander Manny Banuelos in the deal. Banuelos went 2-3 with a 4.11 ERA in 26 games over three stops last season, finishing with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Carpenter made his major league debut with Houston in 2011. The 29-year-old righty is 11-10 with a 3.62 ERA in 188 career games.

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day layoff but the Gamecocks put those concerns to rest early.

The inside presence of Chatkevicius and Henry combined for 24 points with 17 coming in the decisive first half.

After Thornwell scored the first five points of the contest, Chatkevicius scored seven of the next eight points to give the Gamecocks a 13-4 lead and the route was on.

The Aggies were handcuffed by 11 firsthalf turnovers. They shot 20 percent (5-of-25) and missed all seven of their three-point attempts. They finished at 32.7 percent.

TIP-INS North Carolina A&T: The Aggies have played 12 games away from home this season, and lost all of them. They’ve lost 16 straight away from their home court dating to last season. ...

Coach Cy Alexander has a long history of playing against South

CLEMSON FROM PAGE B1 and December,’’ Clemson head coach Brad Brownell said. “We’re certainly going to get a great test over the first four or five games in the league.’’

Robert Morris also offered a test for the Tigers.

Clemson (8-4) used its 20-run to build an 18-point lead. The Colonials got as close as six points in the final minute, but were unable overcome Clemson’s decisive run.

Robert Morris (4-8) went cold from the field as Clemson pulled away in the second half. The Colonials connected on just 24 of 74 field-goal attempts (32 percent), including 6 of 23 3-point tries (26 percent).

“We had a tough shooting night against a good defensive team,’’ said Robert Morris head coach Andy Toole.

“Early on, we got some good looks but in the second half, they were able to take away a lot of our 3-point shots.’’

Marcquise Reed led the Colonials with a game-high 21 points on 9 of 14 shooting.

After a dozen first-half lead changes, the Tigers managed a 30-26 lead at the break thanks to Jordan Roper’s three-point play off an offensive rebound with 1:20 left in the half and Sidy Djitte’s lay-in less than a minute before the break.

Robert Morris packed into its 2-3 zone from the outset, and the Tigers

Carolina. Alexander was the long-time coach at South Carolina State and went 0-9 against the Gamecocks during that time. ... This was the first-ever meeting between North Carolina A&T and South Carolina.

South Carolina: The Gamecocks have won six games in a row for the first time since the 2010-2011 season. ... The average margin of victory in the six-game winning streak has been 24 points. ... The eight wins before the end of December is also the most since 2010.

They finished that year 8-3 at the end of December but finished 14-16 overall. ... Freshman Shamiek Sheppard played for the first time this season. He suffered a torn ACL during the summer and was expected to miss the entire season but his recovery has been ahead of schedule. He played five minutes and scored three points.

were ineffective from the perimeter, missing their first seven shots from 3-point range and connecting on 1 of 10 in the first half.

The Tigers bounced back in the second half, finding an offensive rhythm with Blossomgame and Donte Grantham, who added 13 points.

Damarcus Harrison hit three 3s and scored 11 points.

Clemson also survived despite 17 turnovers, produced in part by impatience against the Colonials’ zone defense.

“It’s always challenging when you play against (a zone) for 40 minutes because you just don’t see it,’’ Brownell said. “But I think some of it is just carelessness. There were probably five or six (turnovers) that were just careless plays. We’ve just got to be better.’’

TIP-INS Clemson: Senior point guard Rod Hall eclipsed the 3,000-minutes played mark for his career late in the first half against Robert Morris. Hall became the 19th player in program history to reach the plateau.

Robert Morris: Senior forward Lucky Jones was back in the starting lineup against Clemson after scoring 15 off the bench in a win over Delaware. Jones is the Colonials’ active leader in points (1,328) and rebounds (715). Jones scored 13 points and added a rebound against Clemson.

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11 a.m. – NHL Hockey: Carolina at Pittsburgh (FOX SPORATSOUTH).

Noon – College Football: Armed Forces Bowl from Fort Worth, Texas – Houston vs. Pittsburgh (ESPN).

3:20 p.m. – College Football: TaxSlayer Bowl from Jacksonville, Fla. – Iowa vs. Tennessee (ESPN).

4 p.m. – High School Football: Under Armour All-American Game from St. Petersburg, Fla. (ESPN2).

4:30 p.m. – High School Basketball: Dematha (Md.) vs. Sierra Canyon (Calif.) from Scottsdale, Ariz. (ESPNU).

6 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Seton Hall at St. John’s (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

6:30 p.m. – High School Basketball: Findlay Prep (Nev.) vs. Our Savior New American (N.Y.) from Scottsdale, Ariz. (ESPNU).

6:45 p.m. – College Football: Alamo Bowl from San Antonio – Kansas State vs. UCLA (ESPN).

7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Auburn at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK, WNKT-FM 107.5).

7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Cleveland at Charlotte (SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Marquette at Georgetown (FOX SPORTS 1).

7:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Dallas at Boston (NBA TV).

8 p.m. – College Basketball: Florida State at Mississippi State (ESPNU).

9 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Missouri at Tennessee (SEC NETWORK).

10 p.m. – College Basketball: Southern California vs. Utah from Salt Lake City (ESPNU).

10 p.m. – College Basketball: UCLA at Colorado (FOX SPORTS 1).

10:15 p.m. – College Football: Cactus Bowl from Tempe, Ariz. – Washington vs. Oklahoma State (ESPN).

COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE TODAY

SOUTH North Florida at Alabama, 7 p.m.

VMI at ETSU, 7 p.m.

Ave Maria at Florida Gulf Coast, 7 p.m.

Florida St. at Mississippi St., 8 p.m.

MIDWEST Youngstown St. at Ill.-Chicago, 4 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cleveland St., 7 p.m.

Texas-Pan American at Kent St., 7 p.m.

Valparaiso at Oakland, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Wright St., 7 p.m.

Oral Roberts at N. Dakota St., 8 p.m.

UC Riverside at N. Illinois, 8 p.m.

Nebraska-Omaha at South Dakota, 8 p.m.

IPFW at W. Illinois, 8 p.m.

SOUTHWEST UTEP at North Texas, 8 p.m.

UTSA at Rice, 8 p.m.

FAR WEST Washington St. at Stanford, 3 p.m.

S. Dakota St. at Denver, 9 p.m.

Morgan St. at CS Northridge, 10 p.m.

Washington at California, 10 p.m.

UCLA at Colorado, 10 p.m.

Vermont at UC Santa Barbara, 10 p.m.

Southern Cal at Utah, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY

EAST Villanova at Seton Hall, Noon Holy Cross at American U., 1 p.m.

Lehigh at Boston U., 1 p.m.

Bucknell at Colgate, 2 p.m.

Northeastern at Delaware, 2 p.m.

Navy at Lafayette, 2 p.m.

Army at Loyola (Md.), 2 p.m.

George Washington at Saint Joseph’s, 2 p.m.

New Hampshire at Stony Brook, 2 p.m.

Cornell at Buffalo, 3 p.m.

Fairleigh Dickinson at CCSU, 3:30 p.m.

St. Francis (NY) at Sacred Heart, 3:30 p.m.

Elon at Drexel, 4 p.m.

Mount St. Mary’s at Robert Morris, 4 p.m.

Wagner at St. Francis (Pa.), 4 p.m.

Butler at St. John’s, 4 p.m.

St. Bonaventure at UMass, 4 p.m.

Creighton at Georgetown, 4:30 p.m.

Bryant at LIU Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m.

South Carolina vs. Iowa St. at the Barclays Center, 6 p.m.

Maine at Albany (NY), 7 p.m.

Penn St. at Rutgers, 7:30 p.m.

SOUTH Minnesota at Maryland, Noon Pittsburgh at NC State, Noon Syracuse at Virginia Tech, Noon North Alabama at Auburn, 1 p.m.

Florida A&M at Stetson, 1 p.m.

High Point at Winthrop, 1 p.m.

Charleston Southern at Coastal Carolina, 2 p.m.

UConn at Florida, 2 p.m.

Norfolk St. at Georgia, 2 p.m.

UALR at Georgia St., 2 p.m.

Thomas (Ga.) at Kennesaw St., 2 p.m.

Austin Peay at Mississippi, 2 p.m.

Gardner-Webb at UNC Asheville, 2 p.m.

Hofstra at UNC Wilmington, 2 p.m.

Yale at Vanderbilt, 2 p.m.

The Citadel at W. Carolina, 2 p.m.

Coll. of Charleston at William & Mary, 2 p.m.

Wofford at Samford, 3 p.m.

Texas Southern at Alcorn St., 4 p.m.

Boston College at Duke, 4 p.m.

Towson at James Madison, 4 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin at McNeese St., 4 p.m.

Toledo at N. Kentucky, 4 p.m.

Hampton at SC-Upstate, 4 p.m.

Richmond at Davidson, 5 p.m.

Radford at Longwood, 5 p.m.

Mercer at UNC Greensboro, 5 p.m.

Virginia at Miami, 5:30 p.m.

Grambling St. at Alabama St., 6 p.m.

Tulane at Memphis, 6 p.m.

Prairie View at Southern U., 6:30 p.m.

Jackson St. at Alabama A&M, 7 p.m.

Furman at Chattanooga, 7 p.m.

SC State at E. Kentucky, 7 p.m.

La Salle at George Mason, 7 p.m.

Texas St. at Georgia Southern, 7 p.m.

Savannah St. at LSU, 7 p.m.

Presbyterian at Liberty, 7 p.m.

CS Bakersfield at NC A&T, 7 p.m.

East Carolina at South Florida, 7 p.m.

Murray St. at Morehead St., 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Tech at Southern Miss., 8 p.m.

North Carolina at Clemson, 8:15 p.m.

Troy at Louisiana-Lafayette, 8:15 p.m.

SE Missouri at Tennessee St., 8:30 p.m.

MIDWEST SMU at Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

Duquesne at Dayton, 1 p.m.

Bethune-Cookman at Ball St., 2 p.m.

Xavier at DePaul, 2 p.m.

Providence at Marquette, 2 p.m.

Michigan at Purdue, 2:15 p.m.

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m.

Rhode Island at Saint Louis, 3 p.m.

UMKC at Miami (Ohio), 3:30 p.m.

Illinois at Ohio St., 3:30 p.m.

Drake at Missouri St., 4 p.m.

Jacksonville St. at E. Illinois, 4:15 p.m.

Lipscomb at Missouri, 5 p.m.

Coppin St. at Akron, 7 p.m.

Chicago St. at Bowling Green, 7 p.m.

S. Illinois at Bradley, 8 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Kansas St. at Oklahoma St., Noon Texas at Texas Tech, 2 p.m.

Utah Valley at Arkansas, 3 p.m.

Baylor at Oklahoma, 4 p.m.

West Virginia at TCU, 4 p.m.

Hartford at Texas A&M, 5 p.m.

Appalachian St. at Arkansas St., 8:05 p.m.

FAR WEST Utah St. at Boise St., 2 p.m.

Idaho St. at E. Washington, 5:05 p.m.

Air Force at Nevada, 6 p.m.

Colorado St. at New Mexico, 8 p.m.

Oregon St. at Oregon, 8 p.m.

Seattle at Cal St.-Fullerton, 9 p.m.

Gonzaga at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

San Diego St. at Fresno St., 10 p.m.

Wyoming at San Jose St., 10 p.m.

BYU at San Francisco, 11 p.m.

Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Detroit

W 23 22 14 13 10

L 8 9 19 22 23

Pct .742 .710 .424 .371 .303

GB – 1 10 12 14

W 22 18 17 12 8

L 10 14 16 21 23

Pct .688 .563 .515 .364 .258

GB – 4 5 1/2 10 1/2 13 1/2

L 8 9 10 14 16

Pct .742 .710 .697 .588 .500

GB – 1 1 4 1/2 7 1/2

L 7 17 19 21 25

Pct .788 .485 .406 .344 .167

GB – 10 12 1/2 14 1/2 19 1/2

L 5 11 16 19 22

Pct .833 .667 .529 .406 .313

GB – 4 1/2 9 13 16

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W Memphis 23 Houston 22 Dallas 23 San Antonio 20 New Orleans 16 NORTHWEST DIVISION W Portland 26 Oklahoma City 16 Denver 13 Utah 11 Minnesota 5 PACIFIC DIVISION W Golden State 25 L.A. Clippers 22 Phoenix 18 Sacramento 13 L.A. Lakers 10

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Boston 106, Sacramento 84 Indiana 106, Miami 95 L.A. Clippers 99, New York 78 Houston 102, Charlotte 83 San Antonio 95, New Orleans 93, OT Milwaukee 96, Cleveland 80 Oklahoma City 137, Phoenix 134, OT

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Denver at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Brooklyn at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Washington at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Atlanta at Utah, 9 p.m.

Toronto at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Charlotte at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Miami at Houston, 8 p.m.

Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Washington at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Memphis at Denver, 9 p.m.

Atlanta at Portland, 10 p.m.

Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NFL PLAYOFFS

By The Associated Press WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS SATURDAY

Arizona at Carolina, 4:35 p.m. (ESPN) Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 8:15 p.m. (NBC)

SUNDAY

Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 1:05 (CBS) Detroit at Dallas, 4:40 p.m. (FOX)

DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS JAN. 10

Baltimore, Indianapolis or Cincinnati at New England, 4:35 p.m. (NBC) Arizona, Detroit or Carolina at Seattle, 8:15 p.m. (FOX)

JAN. 11

Arizona, Dallas or Carolina at Green Bay, 1:05 p.m. (FOX) Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Pittsburgh at Denver, 4:40 p.m. (CBS)

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS JAN. 18

NFC, 3:05 p.m. (FOX) AFC, 6:40 p.m. (CBS)

PRO BOWL

At Glendale, Ariz.

JAN. 25

Team Irvin vs. Team Carter, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

SUPER BOWL XLIX

At Glendale, Ariz.

FEB. 1

AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m.

(NBC)

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Tampa Bay 39 24 Montreal 37 24 Detroit 38 20 Toronto 38 21 Boston 38 19 Florida 35 16 Ottawa 36 15 Buffalo 38 14 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W Pittsburgh 37 23 N.Y. Islanders 37 25 N.Y. Rangers 35 20 Washington 36 18 Columbus 35 16 Philadelphia 37 14 New Jersey 39 13 Carolina 37 10

L 11 11 9 14 15 10 14 21

OT 4 2 9 3 4 9 7 3

Pts 52 50 49 45 42 41 37 31

GF 127 100 108 128 101 82 97 76

GA 100 86 95 114 103 93 99 128

L 9 11 11 11 16 16 19 23

OT 5 1 4 7 3 7 7 4

Pts 51 51 44 43 35 35 33 24

GF 111 117 107 105 89 103 83 73

GA 87 103 89 94 110 113 111 100

Pts 52 51 47 45 39 38 36

GF 117 106 108 96 108 100 96

GA 78 78 93 92 118 98 112

Pts 54 45 45 45 44 32 24 one

GF GA 107 104 103 94 104 96 114 103 103 94 86 121 82 131 point for

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OT Chicago 37 25 10 2 Nashville 36 24 9 3 St. Louis 37 22 12 3 Winnipeg 38 19 12 7 Dallas 36 17 14 5 Minnesota 35 17 14 4 Colorado 37 14 15 8 PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L OT Anaheim 39 24 9 6 Vancouver 35 21 11 3 San Jose 38 20 13 5 Calgary 39 21 15 3 Los Angeles 38 18 12 8 Arizona 37 14 19 4 Edmonton 38 8 22 8 NOTE: Two points for a win, overtime loss.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 4, Boston 3, SO N.Y. Islanders 5, Winnipeg 2 Tampa Bay 5, Buffalo 1 N.Y. Rangers 5, Florida 2 Pittsburgh 2, Carolina 1 Columbus 3, Minnesota 1 Detroit 3, New Jersey 1 San Jose 3, Anaheim 0 Dallas 6, Arizona 0 Colorado 4, Philadelphia 3, OT Calgary 4, Edmonton 3, OT

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Chicago vs. Washington, 1 p.m.

Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

NBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Montreal at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Edmonton at Colorado, 9 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Calgary, 9 p.m.

St. Louis at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

SATURDAY’S GAMES

ATLANTIC DIVISION W Toronto 24 Brooklyn 15 Boston 11 New York 5 Philadelphia 4 SOUTHEAST DIVISION

L 8 16 18 29 26

Pct .750 .484 .379 .147 .133

GB – 8 1/2 11 1/2 20 19

Ottawa at Boston, 1 p.m.

Nashville at Los Angeles, 4 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Columbus at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

St. Louis at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

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By The Associated Press DEC. 27

Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech 33, Cincinnati 17 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Arizona State 36, Duke 31 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. South Carolina 24, Miami 21 Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Penn State 31, Boston College 30, OT Holiday Bowl At San Diego Southern Cal 45, Nebraska 42

DEC. 29

Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

Texas A&M 45, West Virginia 37 Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Clemson 40, Oklahoma 6 Texas Bowl At Houston Arkansas 31, Texas 7

DEC. 30

Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Notre Dame 31, LSU 28 Belk Bowl At Charlotte Georgia 37, Louisville 14 Fosters Farm Bowl At Santa Clara, Calif.

Stanford 45, Maryland 21

DEC. 31

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michigan State wide receiver Keith Mumphery (25) catches a touchdown pass against Baylor cornerback Ryan Reid (9) during the fourth quarter of the Spartans’ 42-41 comeback victory in Thursday’s Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas.

THURSDAY

Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin 34, Auburn 31, OT Cotton Bowl Classic At Arlington, Texas Michigan State 42, Baylor 41 Citrus Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Missouri 33, Minnesota 17 Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Playoff semifinal: Oregon 59, Florida State 20 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Playoff semifinal: Alabama vs. Ohio State (late)

Spartans rally, shock Baylor 42-41 ARLINGTON, Texas — Connor Cook threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Keith Mumphery with 17 seconds left to cap a three-touchdown, fourth-quarter comeback in No. 7 Michigan State’s 42-41 victory over playoff-snubbed Baylor on Thursday in the Cotton Bowl.

The Spartans (11-2) got the winning touchdown after Marcus Rush blocked a Baylor field goal with just more than a minute left.

When No. 4 Baylor (11-2) got the ball back for one last try, Bryce Petty was sacked on consecutive plays before Riley Bullough’s clinching interception.

Petty completed 36 of 51 passes for a Cotton Bowl-record 550 yards and three touchdowns, two to speedy freshman KD Cannon and the other to 390-pount backup guard LaQuan McGowan that put Baylor up 41-21 late in the third quarter.

Jeremy Langford ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns for the Spartans.

OUTBACK BOWL (17) WISCONSIN 34 (19) AUBURN 31

TAMPA, Fla. — Melvin Gordon rushed for an Outback Bowl-record 251 and three touchdowns and Rafael

ROUT FROM PAGE B1 two touchdowns and sprinted in for a 23 yard-touchdown with 13:56 left in the fourth quarter that made it 52-20 and made the Ducks the first team to reach 50 points in Rose Bowl history. This was No. 101.

“59-20, I did not expect that,’’ Oregon defensive end Arik Armstead said.

The Ducks fans spent much of the final quarter mockingly doing the Seminoles’ warchant and tomahawk chop. Next stop: The Lone Star state to try to win the program’s first national title.

The Ducks sported T-shirts after the game that read “WON NOT DONE.’’ The first playoff game at college football’s highest level, the type of postseason game fans have longed for forever, looked like it would be a classic for a little more than two quarters.

Under a cloudless sky, on a chilly day in Pasadena, the Rose Bowl featured the third matchup of Heisman Trophy winners and a couple of quarterbacks who could be vying to be the first overall pick in April’s NFL draft.

Mariota and Winston were both OK in the first half, missing some throws and making some spectacular ones. It was Mariota who threw the only interception, just his third of the season. The late pick didn’t hurt the Ducks much because Florida State’s Roberto Aguayo missed a 54-yard field goal on the final play of the half.

For the sixth time this sea-

Gaglianone kicked a 25-yard field goal in overtime to give No. 17 Wisconsin a 34-31 victory over No. 19 Auburn.

Gordon scored on runs of 25, 53 and 6 yards. The Badgers star finished with 2,587 yards in 14 games — second most in FBS history. Sanders gained 2,628 in 11 games in 1988, when the NCAA did not include bowl results in a player’s statistics.

Nick Marshall threw for two touchdowns for Auburn, which also got a pair of TDs on the ground from Cameron Artis-Payne. The Tigers were unable to move the ball in overtime, though, and lost when Daniel Carlson’s 45yard field goal hit the right upright and bounced away.

CITRUS BOWL (16) MISSOURI 33 MINNESOTA 17

ORLANDO, Fla. — Marcus Murphy ran for 159 yards, Russell Hansbrough added 114 yards and a touchdown and No. 16 Missouri beat Minnesota 33-17 in the Citrus Bowl.

Missouri (11-3) won its third straight bowl game to reach 11 victories for the fourth time in school history.

Minnesota (8-5) trailed 19-17 entering the fourth quarter, but Missouri pulled

son, Florida State was trailing at the half.

And then the hole got deeper.

The Seminoles’ first turnover was a huge swing. Freshman Dalvin Cook was stripped

by Derrick Malone Jr. with Florida State in Oregon territory. The Ducks quickly flipped the field and Freeman scored his second touchdown of the day from 3 yards out to make it 25-13.

Oregon coach Mark Helfrich had called the Seminoles “unflappable’’ during the week leading up to the Rose Bowl — and they showed it on the next drive.

Winston threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to freshman Travis Rudolph. Midway through the third quarter it was 25-20 Oregon and then it was Mariota’s turn.

He zipped a pass to Darren Carrington near the sideline and the receiver made one cut and was gone for a 56yard touchdown that made it 32-20.

Instead of an answer from Florida State, this time another fumble by Cook and the wave of big plays and points that the Ducks do better than any team in the country started rumbling.

Two plays after the turnover, Mariota hit Carrington for a 30-yard touchdown and it was 39-20 and the Rose Bowl, filled mostly with green and yellow, was rumbling, too.

To win the national championship last season, Florida State erased an 18-point lead against Auburn at the Rose Bowl, but that was in the first half.

away on Hansbrough’s 78yard touchdown run and Maty Mauk’s 7-yard scoring pass to Bud Sasser.

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner was 21 of 31 for 258 yards and a touchdown.

WEDNESDAY

PEACH BOWL (6) TCU 42 (9) MISSISSIPPI 3

ATLANTA — Determined to show it should have been included in the four-team playoff, No. 6 TCU rode three touchdown passes from Trevone Boykin and a dominant defense to a 42-3 victory over No. 9 Mississippi in the Peach Bowl.

Josh Doctson had two touchdown catches and Aaron Green ran for a score and added a touchdown reception for the Horned Frogs (12-1).

Ole Miss (9-4) lost four of its last six games. Bo Wallace threw three interceptions, including one caught in the Rebels’ end zone by defensive end James McFarland for a touchdown.

ORANGE BOWL (10) GEORGIA TECH 49 (8) MISSISSIPPI STATE 34

Justin Thomas ran for three touchdowns and threw for another, and Georgia Tech rushed for 452 yards to beat Mississippi State in the Orange Bowl.

Thomas ran for 121 yards and threw for 125. Synjyn Days rushed for 171 yards and three scores.

The Yellow Jackets set an Orange Bowl record with their 452 yards rushing.

TODAY

Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Houston (7-5), Noon (ESPN) TaxSlayer Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Iowa (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 3:20 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio UCLA (9-3) vs. Kansas State (9-3), 6:45 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Oklahoma State (6-6) vs. Washington (8-5), 10:15 p.m. (ESPN)

FIESTA BOWL (21) BOISE STATE 38 (12) ARIZONA 30

SATURDAY

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jay Ajayi ran for 134 yards and three touchdowns and Boise State made a late defensive stand to hold off Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl.

Boise State (12-2) raced to a 21-0 lead in the opening 10 minutes behind a string of big plays before allowing Arizona to claw its way back.

The Wildcats (10-4) marched quickly down the field in the closing seconds, but Kamalei Correa sacked Anu Solomon at the 10 on the final play.

Grant Hedrick threw for 309 yards and a touchdown for the Broncos.

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Peach Bowl At Atlanta TCU 42, Mississippi 3 Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Boise State 38, Arizona 30 Orange Bowl At Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia Tech 49, Mississippi State 34

Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Florida (6-5) vs. East Carolina (8-4), 1 p.m. (ESPN2)

SUNDAY

GoDaddy Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Toledo (8-4) vs. Arkansas State (7-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN)

JAN. 10

Medal of Honor Bowl At Charleston American vs. National, 2:30 p.m.

JAN. 12

College Football Championship At Arlington, Texas Sugar Bowl winner vs. Rose Bowl winner, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)

JAN. 17

East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 4 p.m. (NFLN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Carson, Calif.

National vs. American, 4 p.m. (ESPN2)

JAN. 24

Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFLN)

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Steelers’ O-line under microscope against Ravens

BY WILL GRAVES The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — The way Ramon Foster figures it, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line deserved a little bit of good karma. Heck, probably more than a little bit.

Every spring over the last five years it seemed the Steelers would make retooling and rebuilding the offensive line a top priority. And every fall the five guys penciled in to start would either get hurt or get shuffled around to cover up a leak.

It was frustrating and, at times, borderline cruelly comic: • Center Maurkice Pouncey’s ankle injury that kept him out of the 2011 Super Bowl; • The busted knee for guard David DeCastro that hampered his rookie season in 2012; • Tackle Marcus Gilbert’s various nicks and scrapes; • The shredded knee that limited Pouncey to all of eight plays in 2013.

So calling the line patchwork would be an insult to patches.

Finally, mercifully, those days appear to be over. The backbone of Pittsburgh’s first division title since 2010 — and the most productive offense in franchise history — is the jelling of a line that has come of age now that it’s found a way to stay out of the trainer’s room. Pouncey, DeCastro and left tackle Kelvin Beachum didn’t miss a start, while minor injuries forced Foster and Gilbert to sit a handful of games combined.

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The improved play of center Maurkice Pouncey (53), guard Ramon Foster (73) and the entire Pittsburgh offensive line is one of the reasons why the Steelers earned their first division crown since 2010 and are hosting an AFC wild-card playoff game against Baltimore on Saturday. by the football gods,’’ Foster said with a laugh.

Either way, the group that takes the field Saturday night when the Steelers (11-5) host Baltimore (10-6) in the wildcard round is thriving. All five are young — ranging in age from 24-28 — but have each started at least 33 games. It goes from perennial All-Pro Pouncey to Beachum, a sixth-

round flier in 2012 who has blossomed into an undersized but competent revelation protecting Ben Roethlisberger’s blind side.

The line — with more than a little help from tight ends Heath Miller, Matt Spaeth, fullback Will Johnson and tailback Le’Veon Bell — kept Roethlisberger upright and the Steelers rolling. Roethlis-

berger took every snap and was sacked just 33 times, easily the fewest in a season in which he’s played every game — even though he set a career high with 608 passes. His protection got better as the season went along. Roethlisberger hit the ground just twice during the four-game winning streak that propelled the Steelers back to the postsea-

son after a two-year absence.

The results were scoreboard stretching. Pittsburgh’s 436 points were the most in the franchise’s 82-year history. Antonio Brown broke every significant team single-season receiving record, and Bell found enough room to finish second in the AFC in yards rushing and second in the league in yards from scrimmage.

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Arizona head coch Bruce Arians confirmed that quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) will start against Carolina on Saturday in an NFC wildcard game in Charlotte.

NEWTON FROM PAGE B1 interceptions while battling through ankle, rib and back injuries.

But he finished strong, leading the Panthers to three wins in December and the NFC South championship.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera believes the two-vehicle wreck Dec. 9 that left Newton with two fractures in his lower back has helped put things in perspective for the 25-year-old quarterback.

Rivera said he noticed a different young man when he met with Newton in the hospital the night of the crash.

He said Newton is having fun again — something he wasn’t doing Carolina’s sevengame winless streak.

“Somewhere along the lines he realized maybe he was getting too serious about things and started realizing, hey, don’t get caught up in certain things, get caught up things that are really more important,’’ Rivera said. “That has

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TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals head east with former third-stringer Ryan Lindley as starting quarterback.

Head coach Bruce Arians confirmed after Thursday’s practice that Lindley will start in Saturday’s wild-card playoff game at Carolina.

The announcement was no surprise because Drew Stanton did not practice all week.

Stanton, the starter after Carson Palmer went down with a season-ending knee injury on Nov. 9, will miss his third straight game with a sprained right knee. He had the knee scoped last week after developing an infection.

Arians said Stanton, who will not be in uniform, “is

close, but there’s no way I’m risking it.’’

That leaves rookie Logan Thomas as Lindley’s backup.

Released by the Cardinals at the end of preseason, Lindley was signed off the San Diego practice squad two days after Palmer was hurt.

He started the last two regular-season games, losses at Seattle and San Francisco. He threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns last Sunday against the 49ers, but was intercepted three times.

Arians said Lindley is “light years’’ better now than he was when he took the field in Seattle.

“When you get experience in big games, and those were big games, it affects how you play,’’ Arians said. “I think he’s more than ready to play extremely well.’’

Arians said Lindley “has the things that really count.’’

“He’s smart, he’s tough and his accuracy is getting better and better,’’ the coach said.

Lindley is not overwhelmed by the situation, Arians said.

“That’s one thing that’s got everybody excited,’’ the coach said. “It’s not been too big for him. He’s as calm as you could be out there, and they all know he knows what he’s doing. That’s the confidence factor everybody has.’’

Arians raved about the team’s two practices this week.

“Yesterday’s practice in pads was as good a practice as (before) any playoff I’ve ever seen,’’ he said. “You had to say ‘Whoa,’ you didn’t have to say ‘sic ‘em.’ They were getting after it pretty good.’’

trickle-down effect on the rest of the team.

“Guys are feeding off that energy,’’ the fourth-year coach said.

Newton said that while the Panthers might have been happy to get into the postseason last year, that isn’t the case now. He said the Pan-

thers have approached this week with “laser-sharp focus’’ and want more.

“We have the eye on the prize,’’ Newton said.

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JANET HEVERLY-SMITH MURRELLS INLET — Janet Heverly-Smith, loving wife of Donald A. Smith, died on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at the Grand Strand Medical Center.

She was born on Aug. 18, 1937, HEVERLYSMITH in Jacksonville, Florida, a daughter of the late Adolph Laborda and Zelah Sikes Dick.

Janet was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Faholo Sunday School Class. She was employed by Geico Insurance Co. as its countersigning agent for 17 years before retiring. After retirement, she worked as a certified nursing assistant and a sitter. Her love of animals led her to volunteer with various animal rescue organizations and projects.

Surviving in addition to her husband are one son, Bill Otto and his wife, Lynn; a daughter, Barbara Schwetzke; twin granddaughters, Mandy and Brandy Singleton; one brother, Ron Laborda; stepchildren, Donald Smith and his wife, Janice, Steven Smith and his wife, Samantha, Paul Smith and his wife, Debra, Richard Smith and his wife, Debra, and Linda Smith; and seven step-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two daughters, Brenda Otto and Beverly Singleton.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon today at Bullock Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Midland Golden Rescue, P.O. Box 3545, Columbia, SC 29230; SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150; or The Heartworm Project, P.O. Box 7308, West Columbia, SC 29171.

You may sign the family’s guestbook at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

BETTY B. GEDDINGS Betty Black Geddings, 81, wife of Billy Ray Geddings, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in PaxGEDDINGS ville, she was a daughter of the late Clyde J. Black and Vivian Geddings Black.

Mrs. Geddings was a member of Concord Baptist Church and was a former registered nurse.

Surviving are her husband of Dalzell; two sons, Billy Ray Geddings Jr. of Sumter and Michael L. Geddings (Pat) of Columbia; a daughter, Pamela Elizabeth Schwent (Bryan) of Dalzell; a daughter-in-law, Nancy McLeod Geddings; two brothers, James C. Black and Marshall L. Black, both of Manning; six grandchildren, Terri Anne Morris (Henry Allen Morris), Jason Lee Stonehocker (Danielle), Dawn Marie Timmons (Erik), Billy Ray Geddings III (Claire), Stephen Christopher Geddings and Michael Geddings; 12 great-grandchildren, Katelyn Nicole, Austin Graham and Logan Allen Morris, Cameron, Justin and Tyler Stonehocker, Ashley and Caleb Timmons, Alyson, Cooper, and Aaron and Taylor Rae Geddings.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Concord Baptist Church with Dr. Eugene Mosier officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Grandsons and family members will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Saturday at Concord Baptist Church and other times at the home of her son, Billy Geddings, 1865 Hideaway Drive.

Memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church Building Fund, 1885 Myrtle

Beach Highway, Sumter, SC 29153.

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

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

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. The Rev. Dr. Harold Conyers will officiate, with the Revs. Johnnie L. Lawson and Willie M. Starks assisting. Burial will follow in Spring Hill AME Church Cemetery, Summerton.

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

MARTIN C. ALESSANDRO CLIFTON EVANS Funeral services for Mr. Clifton Evans, who passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, will be held at noon Saturday at King Emmanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.newlifefuneralservices.com.

New Life Funeral Services LLC of Bishopville in charge of arrangements.

JULIE WRIGHT Julie McDaniel Wright, 56, widow of Charles Albert Wright, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of Nell Lowder McDaniel and the late Lester Daniel McDaniel Sr. Mrs. Wright was formerly employed as a registered nurse with several area hospitals and nursing facilities.

Surviving are her mother of Sumter; three daughters, Allison McCoy Thames, Laura Elizabeth McCoy and Marian Lorraine Newman; five grandchildren, Anna Chandler, Will Chandler, Caroline Barfield, Gracie Barfield and Kailen Newman; a sister, Janice Kalish; and a brother, Les McDaniel Jr. all of Sumter.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and a brother, Patrick McDaniel.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Greg Pressley officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home of her daughter, 2127 Kingsbury Road.

Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2229, Sumter, SC 29151.

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

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

Martin Charles Alessandro, 93, died on Dec. 29, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter, after a brief illness.

He was born on April 30, 1921, in Pueblo, Colorado, a son of the late Martin Charles and Lucy Austin Alessandro. He attended the University of Colorado. In 1942, he joined the United States Marine Corps and became a pilot. While stationed in Florida, he met his wife, Norwood, of 62 years. They resided in Sumter, where they raised their family.

Martin retired from Daniels Construction Co., spending almost 30 years as a masonry superintendent. During retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife, Norwood; his daughter, Dolly; and grandchildren, Katie and Tripper.

He enjoyed his dogs and was an advocate for the SPCA. The last eight years of his life, he lived at Solomon’s Home, where he spent many happy hours rocking on the front porch. His presence will be missed by many.

He is survived by his daughter, Corrine (Dolly) Hill; two sons, Charles Alessandro and Norwood Leslie Alessandro; six grandchildren, Katie McLeod, Tripper Lee, Glenn Alessandro, Mary Margaret Kilpatrick, Ashley Clarke and Dee Alessandro; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norwood Schwartz Alessandro; and his son, Martin Kenneth Alessandro.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday in Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marcus A. Kaiser officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, one hour prior to the service, at Bullock Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

You may sign the family’s guestbook at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2015 at her residence.

Born on June 1, 1949, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of Lizzie Lee Archie.

The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 510 Rainbow Drive, Sumter.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

BESSIE BRAILFORD Bessie Brailford, 101, of Sumter, died on Dec. 24, 2014, in Atlanta.

Her funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Bethel Farm Pentecostal Church.

Grissom-Clark Funeral Home of Atlanta is in charge of arrangements.

SAMMIE L. LESANE Sammie Lee “Sam” Lesane, 73, departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at his residence.

He was born on Aug. 1, 1941, in Mayesville, a son of the late Pete and Mary Cook Gregg Lesane.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of his niece, Bessie (Elijah) Hannibal, 1027 Mary McLeod Bethune Road, Mayesville, SC 29104.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

HENRY PINKNEY Henry Pinkney was born on April 15, 1943, in Summerton, a son of the late Murry Sr. and Katie Smith Pinkney and biological son of the late Emma Washington. He departed this life on Saturday morning, Dec. 20, 2014, after a brief illness.

He attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Ebenezer High School Class of 1961.

After graduation, he relocated to New York, where he met and married Janette Jenkins on May 15, 1965. In 1977, he and his family relocated to Greenville. Henry accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and joined Mount Olive AME Church, Woodrow. In 1979, Henry joined and was baptized at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville.

His memories will forever be cherished by his wife of 49 years, Janette Jenkins Pinkney; two children, Michael (Michelle) Pinkney of Irmo and Kimberly Kelly of Mauldin; four grandchildren; one brother, Charlie Washington of Summerton; two sisters, Eliza (Marion) Pearson of Sumter and the Rev.

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Jacquelyn (Jamie Kaufman) Pinkney of Atlanta; five sisters-in-law; three brothers-inlaw; his favorite nephew and friend, Edward (Helen) Nixon of Greenville; and a host of other nephews, nieces, family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Washington, Earl W. Lane, Murry Pinkney Jr., Willie “Bill” Pinkney and Johnny Washington; and his sisters, Bessie Hawkins and Edna Washington.

Homegoing service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church.

Burial was in Greenville Memorial Gardens, Greenville.

This is a courtesy announcement of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

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

F. PRESTON ROBINSON F. Preston Robinson, 66, died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter.

Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Clelan R. Robinson and the late Ileene Roberson Robinson.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Mr. Robinson was employed

by Suburban Propane Gas for many years and was a longdistance truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two children, Sonia Robinson and David Robinson (Angie), both of Sumter; several grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Paulette Conyers (R.L.) of Dalzell, Susan Hamm (Steve) of Sumter and Vera Gainey (Don Evans) of Sumter.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Claudette Willis and Sheila Riley.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday in the Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with the Rev. Rusty Conyers officiating.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Parker, Jason Kolb, Torrey Kolb, Donnie Gainey, Donny Evans and Ryan Conyers.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

WILLIAM THOMAS SUMMERTON — William Thomas, husband of Mary Agnes James Thomas, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014.

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Pennsylvania QB McIlwain commits to South Carolina Q

uarterback Brandon McIlwain of Newtown, Pa., announced a commitment to the University of South Carolina on Wednesday.

McIlwain also considered Penn State, Auburn, Florida, Duke, California and Virginia Tech during the recruiting process. He narrowed his list to the Gamecocks, PSU and Cal before choosing USC. He is the Gamecocks’ third commitment for the 2016 class. USC recruiter and QB coach GA Mangus targeted McIlwain from his freshman season because of his similarity in skills to former Gamecock QB Connor Shaw.

USC also had an in with McIlwain because his father went to USC, and he has family living in Irmo and Greenville. All that added up to an end-of-year recruiting victory for the Gamecocks.

“It just felt like home to me,” McIlwain said. “And throughout this whole thing I’ve been the only quarterback they offered in my class.

That really made a big impact on me. That let me know that I’m their guy, and I’m the quarterback they really wanted for my class.”

McIlwain said he’s developed a strong relationship with Mangus over the months of recruiting and looks forward to working under him and head coach Steve Spurrier.

“He’s been truthful with me since the beginning,” McIlwain said of Mangus. “He’s told me exactly how it is from the beginning. He was also one of the first coaches to offer me. He’s kind of seen my talent from the beginning and believed in me.

“Coach Spurrier is obviously another amazing coach.

I’ve gotten to talk to him a good amount too. He’s a real funny guy and a great coach. I like him and I’m looking forward to working with him.

This season. McIlwain passed for 2,100 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushed for 1,100 yards and 20 TDs. He has no doubt he’ll be a perfect fit in the Gamecock offense.

“Since my freshman year Coach Mangus has compared me to Connor Shaw,” he said.

“He was the perfect example of a quarterback who could throw and run very well at a high level. My ability to run is the big thing for me. I’ll fit into their offense well with

OBITUARIES JAMES L. MCGILL James Lee McGill, son of Mrs. Dorothy Levine McGill and the late David McGill, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Sumter Funeral Service Inc. The family will receive friends at the home of Alice McNeill, 1701 Brigatine Drive, Sumter.

ANTHONY WILSON Anthony “Tony” Wilson, 73, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter.

Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was a son of the late Richard Woodrow Wilson and Sheila McGill Wilson. Tony was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and retired from the National Guard. He was employed by Pride Aviation at Sumter Airport.

Survivors include two children, Antonette Hope “Toni” Wilson and Robert Anthony Wilson (Brittany), all of Sumter; four grandchildren, Teal Hope Leviner, Caleb Patrick Duggan, Camden Anthony Wilson and A’leigha Faye Nelson; three great-grandchildren, Ava Gail Dowless, Jeremiah Anthony Dowless and Julian Wayne Dowless; two sisters, Ann Wilson Floyd (Kevin) of Sumter and Megan Wilson (Deb LoBiondo) of Durham, North Carolina; and a brother, Patrick O. Wilson (Pauline) of Alexandria, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard “Dick” Wilson.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dearld Sterling officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Alabama in honor of his brother Dick’s great-grandson, Grady Richardson, who is now 5 years old. UCP has cared for Grady from birth, and he can now run and play with friends. He needs constant therapy as do many other children treated at this facility. Donations may be sent to UCPNA, 4212 Jackson Highway, Sheffield, AL 35660 or online at www.ucpshoals. org.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www. escfuneralhome.com

JAMES BOYD James Boyd, 50, husband of Catherine Green Boyd, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter.

Born March 25, 1964, in Sumter County, he was the

son of James Boyd Jr. and Kathy Mae Anderson Boyd.

The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home of his sister, Mary Brown, 1503 Copley Drive, Sumter.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

IVE BRUNSON JR. Ive Brunson Jr. passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at his home in Sumter. Born in Sumter County to the late Mr. Ive Brunson Sr. and Mrs. Elise Nelson Brunson, he was reared in Sumter and Clarendon counties until moving to Brooklyn, New York, in 1967.

He worked at Dexter Chemical until relocating to Sumter in the 1980s. Back at home, he worked several jobs before retiring from Florence Concrete Co. in 2001.

Mr. Brunson accepted Jesus Christ later in life and was baptized at Mulberry Baptist Church. He later joined St. Peter Baptist Church where he served diligently and faithfully until his health prevented him from doing so.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie M. Ladson Brunson; daughter, Angelia Davis; son, Tyrone Brunson; sister, Lt. Col. Esther L. Brunson; and brother, Jerome H. Brunson.

His loving memories will be cherished by a devoted daughter, Brenda Brunson; two sons, Ronnie Brunson of Sumter and Antonio Hardy of New York; a sister, the Rev. Florence B. Luster of Jack-

their zone concepts and get the quarterback on the move.

And I like to throw the ball around a lot and that Phil Kornblut puts me in a RECRUITING great position in their ofCORNER fense and makes me fit very well.”

McIlwain said he will work on all aspects of his game this summer, including getting faster and stronger. He also plans to dive into USC’s recruiting for ‘16 in an effort to lure more highly rated players to the program.

McIlwain plans to enroll in school in January of ‘16.

USC junior wide receiver commitment Kyle Davis of Decatur, Ga., was offered by Auburn last week.

CLEMSON AND USC Florida no longer sits alone at the top of the list for Goose Creek High School junior defensive end Javon Kinlaw. The Gators now have company from USC, the team that was the singular leader for Kinlaw

sonville, Florida; four granddaughters, a grandson, six great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be in the chapel of Sumter Funeral Service from 5 to 6 p.m. today.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Baptist Church, with Bishop Sylvester Francis III officiating and the Rev. Eugene Winn Sr. delivering words of comfort. The body will be placed in the sanctuary one hour prior to service.

Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 281 Gamble St. The funeral cortege will leave the home at 1:30 p.m.

Online memorials may be sent to the family via Sumterfuneralsvs@sc.rr.com.

The family has entrusted these arrangements to the management and staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc.

AZALEE T. RICHARDSON Mrs. Azalee Taylor Richardson, wife of the late Curtis Richardson, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. Born in Sumter County, she was the eldest of nine brothers and sisters born to the late Singleton and Norana Potts Taylor.

Sister Richardson dedicated her life to Christ at an early age as a member of Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, later moving her membership to St. Matthew’s Missionary Baptist Church.

Her many church activities

before the Gators moved to the point in late October.

However, since then there’s been a change in coaches at Florida and a drop-off in its communication with Kinlaw.

USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. was by to see Kinlaw earlier this month as was Clemson recruiter Dan Brooks.

Kinlaw has Clemson high up on his list as well, just behind the Gamecocks and Gators. He plans to make junior days at USC and Clemson and will take spring visits. He also has offers from Alabama and East Carolina.

Kinlaw does not plan to make his decision until National Signing Day of 2016.

This past season he had 50 tackles with eight QB sacks and six passes broken up.

Miami commitment, but Clemson was my dream school growing up, so I don’t know how it’s going to play out,” Jackson said. “My visit to Clemson will determine if I stay committed to Miami or change to Clemson . ...It’s either Clemson or Miami.”

Another factor is now available DB Mark Fields Jr., the former USC commitment who has an official visit set with Clemson for Jan. 17, 2015. He’s a more highly regarded prospect and it’s not likely Clemson will take Jackson if it lands Fields.

Jackson finished the season with 35 tackles and two interceptions.

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Defensive back Michael Jackson of Hoover, Ala., remains committed to Miami, but is still thinking hard about Clemson. Jackson, who had 12 tackles in the recent Alabama-Mississippi All Star Game, plans to set up an official visit with the Tigers after the dead period ends.

“I feel pretty good about my

Greenwood native linebacker Da’von Durant of Butler Junior College in Kansas signed with Arizona State over Mississippi last week. He also had Oregon in his final three.

Durant was a USC commitment from July through October before deciding to end that relationship. He later committed to Arizona State, but then took official visits to Oregon, Ole Miss and Texas A&M.

included president of the Deliverance Choir, member of the Missionary Society, president of the Deaconess Board and Trustees and Ministers’ Wives Board, adviser of the Junior Missionaries and she served faithfully as a primary Sunday School teacher.

Sister Richardson served as the Field District Missionary Worker for the Women’s Auxiliary of the Sumter Baptist M&E Association for 39 years. She was a member of the Jet Club, a community service organization for most of her adult life.

Sister Richardson retired from Sumter School District 17. She was also employed at the IB Daycare and Brick Street Coffee Shop. Mrs. Richardson’s heart was the heart of a servant, visiting the sick, providing transportation and mentoring for many children and adults.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving daughter, Mae Catherine Jones Samuel, of Sumter; granddaughter, Alethea Samuel, of Columbia, and a goddaughter, Stephanie Ann Moore Wardlaw, of Charlotte. She is survived by three sisters, Lillian Morris and Mildred (Nolan) Bossard, both of Sumter, and

Dorothy (Henry) Pressley of Columbia. Her legacy will be admired by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by five brothers, Singleton (Evelena) Taylor III, Calvin (Viola) Taylor, Edward Taylor, Henry (Roberta) Taylor and Clarence Taylor.

Funeral services for Mrs. Richardson will be held at noon on Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Marion H. Newton delivering words of comfort and Pastor Ricky Simmons officiating. The body will be placed within the sanctuary one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.

Public viewing will be today from 5 to 6 p.m. in the chapel of Sumter Funeral Service Inc. The family is receiving friends at 59 Wilder St., Sumter. The funeral cortege will leave the home at 11:15 a.m.

Online memorials may be sent to the family via sumterfuneralsvs@sc.rr.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the management and staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc.

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Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Walgreen Co. Store # 11724 intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 201 N. Lafayette Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than January 11, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Walgreen Co. Store # 06074 intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 1000 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than January 11, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

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Notice is hereby given that Jonnie Gass Peanut Enterprise intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 20 Meehan Street, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than January 18, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Walgreen Co. Store # 09276 intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 1990 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than January 11, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same

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Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., as its attorney in fact vs.

Miriam Howard; The South Carolina Department of Revenue, C/A No. 14-CP-43-0278, The following property will be sold on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 8 of Bay Springs, Section No. 4 as shown in Plat Book Z-45 at Page 4 and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated February 18, 1991 and recorded in Plat Book PB91 at Page 184 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, said Lot No. being bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by Lot No. 6 and measuring thereon 116.69 feet; On the Northeast by Lot No. 7 and measuring thereon 119.98 feet; On the Southeast by McCrays Mill Road and fronting thereon 119.94 feet; On the Southwest by Lot No. 9 and measuring thereon 159.98 feet; and on the West by Lot No. 10 and measuring thereon 80.07 feet. Be all said dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said most recent plat. Less & Except: The .032 acres conveyed to the SC Dept. of Transportation by deed of Roy E. Avery, Jr. dated January 12, 1999 and recorded March 17, 1999 in Book 734 at Page 1628. Derivation: Book 816 at Page 1831 2791 Mccrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154 207-01-06-015, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.14% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0278.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016426-00285 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1122607 12/19, 12/26, 01/02/2015

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-1339

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. against Eva M. Lillard, Troy Lillard, Christine Lillard, Michelle L. Key, Patricia Davis, and The United States of America, by and through its agency, the Internal Revenue Service, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and delineated as Lot No. 203B of Autumn Place Subdivision on that certain plat of Michael C. Turbeville, III, PLS dated March 22, 2005 and recorded in Plat Book 2005 at Page 170 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County.

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

Being the same property conveyed unto Jewell Lillard by deed of Davis

Notice of Sale & Ross Construction Company, Inc. dated December 21, 2009 and recorded December 21, 2009 in Deed Book 1133 at Page 2535 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Jewell Lillard aka Jewell F. Lillard died intestate on July 23, 2012, leaving the subject property to his heirs at law, namely, Eva M. Lillard, Troy Lillard, Christine Lillard, Michelle L. Key and Patricia Davis by Deed of Distribution dated May 3, 2013 and recorded May 6, 2013 in Deed Book 1186 at Page 4046, re-recorded June 4, 2013 in Deed Book 1188 at Page 1161 in said ROD Office.

TMS No. 134-04-02-007 Property Address: 5065 Knollwood Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.2500%.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. The Sale is made subject to the Right of Redemption of the United States of America, pursuant to Section 2410(c), U.S. Code, for a period of 120 days from date of sale.

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

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE 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 January 5, 2015 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

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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 satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011784-17016 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1123179 12/19, 12/26, 01/02/2015

purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to cost 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 twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity for Sumter County may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five per cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions (at the risk of the said defaulting bidder). Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

undersigned as Master's in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

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 10 Padme/2815 Imperial Way, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 200-16-06-001.

rights-of-way and rights owned by Borrower used or useful in connection with, or located on, under or above all or any part of the Land or as a means of access thereto; all rights to the nonexclusive use of common drive entries; any and all right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any land lying within the right-of-way of any street, open or proposed, adjoining the Land; and any and all sidewalks, vaults, alleys and strips and gores of land adjacent to or used in connection with the Land (collectively, the "Appurtenances");

SECOND NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-958

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Planet Home Lending, LLC v. Mason B. Francis, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015 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 and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 158-B of Sunset Homes, as shown on plat Book 91 at Page 728, and more recently and particularly shown on a plat by Ben J. Makela, R.L.S., dated September 24, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 97, at Page 1155, and measuring as follows: on the Northwest by Greenville Circle, said plat, and fronting thereon 109.26 feet; on the Northeast by Lot No. 158-A, said plat, and measuring thereon 177.19 feet; on the Southeast by lands of Gene B. Brading, said plat, and measuring thereon 98.62 feet; and on the Southwest by lands of Gene B. Brading, said plat, and measuring thereon 224.15 feet. Be all dimensions a little more or a little less and according to said most recent plat.

This conveyance is subject to all visible and recorded easements, rights-of-way, restrictions, and zoning ordinances affecting said property, including those restrictive covenants recorded in Deed Book 1-10 at Page 1564, records of Sumter County.

This being the identical property convyed to Mason B. Francis by deed from Abber M. Abouhenden and Marguerite J. Abouhenden dated September 236, 1997, and recorded on September 29, 1997, in Deed Book 686 at Page 175 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No.: 206-14-02-098 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to cost 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 twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity for Sumter County may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

For complete terms of sale, attention is drawn to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Order for Sale on file with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.

A personal deficiency judgment being waived, bidding will not remain open. 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 3.500% per annum.

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

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.

Purchaser is responsible for the preparation and filing of their deed.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Jeffrey L. Silver Taylor A. Peace 1331 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300 Post Office Box 11656 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 252-7689 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-2025

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Trustmark National Bank v. Waddell Mack, III, Flossie A. Mack, and North Star Capital Acquisition, LLC, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sumter County Courthouse, 141 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina to the highest bidder: That lot of land with improvements thereon situate in Concord Township, Sumter County, South Carolina represented on plat of Edmunds Land Surveyors, Inc., dated August 31, 1995, recorded in the Sumter County RMC Office in Plat Book 95 at Page 1074.

This is the identical property conveyed to Waddell Mack III and Flossie A. Mack by deed of Industry Mortgage Company, L.P., dated March 29, 1999 and recorded March 21, 1999, in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Book 736 at page 593.

TMS No.: 266-16-01-011 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to

For complete terms of sale, attention is drawn to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Order for Sale on file with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.

A personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open after the date of sale for a period of thirty (30) days pursuant to South Carolina Code §15-39-720 (1976, as amended), unless the deficiency is waived. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.500% per annum. However, the plaintiff reserves its right to waive deficiency up to the time of the sale.

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

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.

Purchaser is responsible for the preparation and filing of their deed.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Jeffrey L. Silver S.C. Bar No. 5104 1331 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300 Post Office Box 11656 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 252-7689 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Beneficial Financial I Inc. vs. Diana L. Decker; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service, C/A No. 13-CP-43-2070, The following property will be sold on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 227 of Hilldale Subdivision on that certain plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated June 30, 1978, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-41 at Page 257. 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 2622 Hilldale Dr. and is shown on the Sumter County Tax Maps as Parcel #207-09-04-010. Derivation: Book I-10 at Page 1343 2622 Hilldale Dr, Sumter, SC 29154 Subject to a right of redemption 120 day from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. §2410(c).

207-09-04-010 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, 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 15.492% 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-43-2070. Subject to a right of redemption 120 day from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. §2410(c). NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed.

Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016426-00485 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1121325 12/19, 12/26, 01/02/2015

NOTICE OF SALE 2014-CP-43-1408

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 2006-5, Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-5 against Shannon S. Pinkney and Old Republic International Corporation, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 65, "Oakland North" Subdivision, Section #2, as shown on that certain Plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated May 11, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County in Plat Book PB93, at Page 762. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This is the same property represented by Tax Map No. 134-04-01-011. This is the same property known as 2793 Moss Creek Drive, Dalzell, SC. Being the same property conveyed unto Shannon S. Pinkney by deed of William D. Trawick and Janis C. Trawick dated April 13, 2006 and recorded April 13, 2006 in Deed Book 1024 at Page 844 in the ROD Office for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 134-01-04-011 Property Address: 2793 Moss Creek Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040

The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.5000%.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master in Equity Sumter County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-02071 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Patricia M. Jones, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MANCHESTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONTAINING 0.70 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 108 OF STARK ACRES SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, SECTION NO. 1 ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED AUGUST 15, 1994 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 94, PAGE 1265. 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.

ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 1995 OAKWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER NC15428CK3128898A&B (SEE RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT IN BOOK 980 AT PAGE 0063).

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GEORGE H. JONES AND PATRICIA M. JONES, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP,

BY DEED OF PATRICK J. BURKE AND CAROL A. BURKE DATED 11/29/2007 AND RECORDED 12/3/2007, IN BOOK 1096 AT PAGE 2030, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER GEORGE H. JONES PASSED AWAY AND FULL TITLE PASSED TO PATRICIA M. JONES BY OPERATION OF LAW.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4320 Starks Ferry Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 163-03-01-014 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 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 13-20266

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00268

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Katie L. Franken and Levi J. Franken; I the

Legal Description Address:

and

Property

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 46R of Hatfield Estates Subdivision as shown on a plat by Louis W. Tisdale, PLS, dated August 15, 2001, recorded in Plat Book 2001 at Page 523 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. 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 property known as 2674 Trufield Drive, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 200-08-03-003.

This being the same property conveyed to Katie L. Franken and Levi J. Franken as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of Ryan Berggren and Andrea Berggren, dated July 20, 2007 and recorded August 9, 2007, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina, in Book 1089 at Page 2129.

Thereafter subject property was conveyed to Katie L. Franken by deed of Katie L. Franken and Levi J. Franken dated May 2, 2012 and recorded May 2, 2012 in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina, in Book 1170 at Page 2687.

2674 Trufield Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS # 200-08-03-003 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Seven 125/1000 (7.125%) 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.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00514

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Trustmark National Bank vs. Maurice A. Washington,, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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Property

All that certain piece, parcel and lot/tract of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 23 of Casey Villas Subdivision, Phase 3, Section I which is more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated April 10, 2007 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB2007 at page 179. This said lot has such

This being the same property conveyed to Maurice A. Washington by deed of Gainey Constructions Company, LLC, dated October 15, 2010 and recorded October 19, 2010, in Book 1145 at Page 0003851, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

10 Padme Dr., Sumter, SC 29153 TMS#: 200-16-06-001 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four and 375/1000 (4.375%) 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. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. 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 29201 (803) 252-5817

NOTICE OF SALE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-2235 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SUMTER COUNTY Pursuant to Court Decree in Case No. 2014-CP-43-2235, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the registered Holders of Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-C14, Plaintiff vs.

Broad Trace Apartments, LLC, Defendant, the undersigned Sumter County Special Referee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin St., Sumter, SC 29150 on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. the following property situated in Sumter County, South Carolina described as: All of the "Property" as defined and described in the Commercial Mortgage, Security Agreement, Fixture Filing Financing Statement and Assignment of Leases, Rents, Income and Profits dated July 15, 2004, given by Broad Trace Apartments, LLC ("Borrower") and recorded in the Sumter County Register of Deeds (the "Register") on July 21, 2004 in Book 946 at Page 1588 ("Mortgage"), which description of the Property is fully incorporated herein by reference and includes, without limitation, the "Land," as defined in the Mortgage (and described below), and further includes: a. any and all buildings, structures and other improvements erected, constructed, placed or located on the Land including, without limitation, fixtures, tenements, attachments, appliances, equipment, building systems, machinery, and other articles attached to or used in connection with said buildings, structures and other improvements (collectively, the "Improvements"); b. all easements, tenements, hereditaments, appurtenances,

c. all goods, chattels, construction materials, furniture, furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appliances, and other items of personal property, whether tangible or intangible, of any kind, nature or description, owned by Borrower, including, without limitation, improvements including, without limitation, furnaces, steam boilers, hot water boilers, oil burners, pipes, radiators, air conditioning and sprinkling systems, gas and electric fixtures, carpets, rugs, shades, awnings, screens, elevators, motors, dynamos, cabinets, and all other furnishings, tools, equipment and machinery, appliances, building supplies, materials, fittings and fixtures of every kind, which is or are located upon, attached, affixed to or used or useful, either directly or indirectly, in connection with the complete and comfortable use, occupancy and operation of the Property and Improvements, whether or not any of such personal property is a Fixture (defined below), and all other portions of the "Personal Property," as defined in the Mortgage; such Personal Property shall include, without limitation, all Accounts, Documents, Instruments, Chattel Paper, Goods, Equipment, General Intangibles, Fixtures and Inventory, as those terms are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code of South Carolina; and d. All other collateral set forth in the UCC Financing Statement recorded with the Register in Book 1150 at Page 838.

The "Land" referred to herein, situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, is described as follows: COMMENCING AT THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF WILSON HALL ROAD AND U.S. HWY 76-378 (BROAD STREET) PROCEED SOUTH 59°26'33" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 1957.72 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND 1⁄2 INCH REBAR LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HWY 76-378 THIS IRON IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B.), THENCE PROCEED ALONG THE SOUTHERN RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HWY 76-378 SOUTH 88°57'05" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 40.1 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND #4 REBAR, THENCE LEAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HWY 76-378 AND PROCEED ALONG THE WESTERN PROPERTY LINE OF PRAG-JEE AND ASSOCIATES, LLC SOUTH 03°52'49" WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 435.08 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND A 1⁄2 INCH PIPE, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF PRAG-JEE AND ASSOCIATES, INC PROCEED SOUTH 85°13'24" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 199.88 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND 1⁄2 REBAR, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE WESTERN PROPERTY LINE OF EDENS AND AVANT FINANCING LIMITED PROCEED SOUTH 03°54'01" WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 440.37 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND A 1 INCH PIPE, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF CARDINAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROCEED SOUTH 73°53'03" W FOR A DISTANCE OF 980.72 FEET TO A POINT IN THE RUN OF GREEN SWAMP, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINES OF LIN-RO INVESTORS AND SUMTER SCHOOL DIST. NO. 2 (THIS BEING THE RUN OF GREEN SWAMP) PROCEED NORTH 03°26'45" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 734.28 FEET TO A POINT IN THE RUN OF GREEN SWAMP, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF SUMTER HOTEL GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROCEED SOUTH 86°06'39" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 463.16 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND A 1⁄2 INCH REBAR, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE WESTERN PROPERTY LINE OF RYANS FAMILY STEAKHOUSE PROCEED SOUTH 03°48'45" WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 64.48 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET 1⁄2 INCH REBAR, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF RYANS FAMILY STEAKHOUSE PROCEED SOUTH 86°04'45" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 144.87 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND 1⁄2 INCH ANGLE IRON, THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINE OF

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RYANS FAMILY STEAKHOUSE PROCEED NORTH 03°55'01" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 449.59 FEET TO AN IRON PIN FOUND 1⁄2 INCH REBAR THIS BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS TRACT CONTAINS 11.56 ACRES, 503,553 SQUARE FEET.

of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Providence, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated Lot 66 on that certain plat prepared of Linwood Plantation prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III RLS, dated December 12, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006, at page 73. 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.

REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY. REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION.

Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

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.

DERIVATION: This being the same property conveyed to Broad Trace Apartments, LLC by Edsel V. Whitaker, Sr., and Edsel V. Whitaker, Jr., as Trustees of the Whitaker Trust by deed recorded in the Sumter County Register of Deeds on July 21, 2004 in Book 946 at Page 1584.

Address: for information only, see 1210, 1215, 1225 & 1235 Tryon St., Sumter, SC 29150 Parcel ID: see 203-00-05-003 for information only The Property will be sold subject to any past due or accruing property taxes, assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

The successful bidder must pay interim interest from the date of sale through date of compliance at the rate of 9.90% per annum. A personal or deficiency judgment having not been waived, bidding will be re-opened thirty (30) days after the date of sale, and the successful bidder shall comply with the bid within thirty (30) days after bidding is closed. Each successful bidder other than Plaintiff will be required to deposit with the Special Referee, at the conclusion of bidding, 5% of bid in cash or certified check as evidence of good faith. If any successful bidder fails or refuses to comply with its bid, such deposit shall be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt, and the Special Referee may forthwith re-advertise and resell said property upon the same terms on some subsequent sales day at the risk of former purchaser until obtaining full compliance with sale. If neither the Plaintiff nor its representative appears at the scheduled sale of the Property, the sale will be null, void, and of no force and effect, and the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sale date.

Plaintiff may waive deficiency judgment at any time prior to the sale. Nothing herein is intended or should be construed as a waiver or release of any claims against any third parties. Terms of sale - cash; purchaser to pay for deed and deed stamps. s/ The Hon. A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. Sumter County Special Referee David Simpkins, Esq. for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-1410

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of CitiMortgage, Inc., against The Estate of DeLeon Holland, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with 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 34, "Huntington" Subdivision, containing 0.34 acres, more or less, and shown on that certain plat of D.D. Edmunds, R.L.S., dated August 20, 1998, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in Plat Book 98 at page 983. Said lot 34 having such shape, metes, courses, distances, boundaries and measurements as will more fully appear by reference to the aforesaid plat.

TMS Number: 227-15-02-007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 822 Club Lane, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to De Leon Holland by deed of Bradley K. Ardis and Eddie R. Bryant, dated July 11, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on July 17, 2003, in Deed Book 898 at Page 558.

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 6.00% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

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

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

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

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

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

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00134

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Libra Johnson; Christopher Johnson;, I the undersigned as Master's in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on 1/5/2015 12:00:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: and

Thereafter, Christopher Johnson conveyed all of his interest in this same property to Libra Johnson by virtue of a Deed dated August 19, 2013 and recorded October 24, 2013, in Book 1195 at Page 1313 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

2790 Navigator Cir. Dalzell, SC 29040-8358 TMS # 152-09-02-020 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 50/100 (6.50%) 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.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs.

Patty D. MacDonald, C/A No. 14-CP-43-1053, The following property will be sold on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Lot 41 "West Lake Subdivision" containing 1.24 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated December 23, 1986 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 88, Page 125. 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 4943 Wedgelake Drive Wedgefield, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 128-05-02-008. Derivation: Book 1122 at Page 3042 4943 Wedgelake Dr, Wedgefield, SC 29168-9409 1280502008, 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 6% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-1053.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-05472 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1122605 12/19, 12/26, 01/02/2015

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-43-00270

FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Legal Description Address:

This being the same property conveyed to Libra Johnson and Christopher Johnson by virtue of a Deed from Davis & Ross Construction Co., Inc., dated April 3, 2008 and recorded April 7, 2008, in Book 1103 at Page 2517 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

Property

All that certain, piece, parcel or lot

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc vs. Ameer A. Amin, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM, 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 THERETO, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 225 ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR ORE LEE AND MAXINE VONA H. RANKIN BY H. S WILLSON, RLS, DATED FEBRUARY 21, 1966, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-22 AT PAGE 138 IN THE OFFICE OF

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ISRAEL BROWN AND AMEER A. AMIN AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON BY DEED OF GREGORY J. COX DATED MAY 11, 2007 AND RECORDED MAY 23, 2007 IN BOOK 1078, PAGE 1914. SUBSEQUENTLY, ISRAEL BROWN DIED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 AND SAID PROPERTY IS NOW HELD SOLELY IN THE NAME OF AMEER A. AMIN.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4240 Amelia Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 155-11-01-041 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 5.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

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

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-00966

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-2131

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, against Keith A. Palmer and Paula J. Palmer, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, bounded on the North by land of Watkin Scott, measuring thereon 110 feet; East by Edwards Street, measuring thereon 89 feet; South by land of Manley Boger, measuring thereon 115 feet; and West by land of Weinberg, and measuring thereon 89 feet, be all of said measurements a little more or less.

TMS Number: 228-14-03-008 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12 Edwards Street, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Keith A. Palmer and Paula J. Palmer by deed of Flossie A. Taylor, Personal Representative of the Estate of Emma Myers McDaniel, dated October 18, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on October 26, 2005, in Deed Book 1003 at Page 4.

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

Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.00% shall be paid to the day of compliance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00482

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Daniel V. Sweeney aka Daniel Sweeney and Emily Snapp;, I the undersigned as Master's in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County

Legal Description Address:

and

Property

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Middleton, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 4.21 acres, more or less, and being shown and delineated on a plat of Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated August 29, 2005 and recorded September 19, 2005 on Book 2005 at page 458 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. 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 1195 Highway 261 South, Wedgefield, SC and represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 098-00-02-003.

This being the same property conveyed to Daniel Sweeney and Emily Snapp, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by deed of The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, dated October 12, 2010 and recorded November 24, 2010 in Book 1147 at Page 002433, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

Thereafter, Emily Snapp conveyed said property to Daniel Sweeney by deed dated April 15, 2011 and recorded July 29, 2011, in Book 1157 at Page 003677, in the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County, State of South Carolina.

1195 Hwy 261 S. Wedgefield, SC 29168 TMS # 098-00-02-003 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Four And 50/100 (4.50%) 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's 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.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00713

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. vs. John O. Cates, Un O. Cates, South Carolina Department of Revenue, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee for CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, , I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 PM , at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

Property

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF SUMTER, SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 1032, PAGE 407, ID# 1551501014, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 114, FILED IN PLAT BOOK PB90, PAGE 812, RECORDED 06/20/1996.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN O. CATES BY DEED OF THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, AN OFFICER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DATED JUNE 5, 2006 AND RECORDED JUNE 12, 2006, IN BOOK 1032 AT PAGE 00407, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF S O U T H C A R O L I N A .

THEREAFTER, JOHN O. CATES CONVEYED SAID PROPERTY TO JOHN O. CATES AND UN O. CATES, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP BY DEED DATED JUNE 24, 2008 AND RECORDED JULY 7, 2008, IN BOOK 1108 AT PAGE 003552, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

1106 Furman Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS#: 155-15-01-014 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six and 000/1000 (6.000%) 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. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the

Notice of Sale

Richard L. Booth , as Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina KORN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-5817

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2011-CP-43-00049 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of America, N.A. vs. Harold Haynesworth, the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on January 5, 2015 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING JUST NORTH OF THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SUMTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 6 IN BLOCK C, ON A PLAT OF "WALNUT HILL", MADE

BY JOSEPH PALMER, CE DATED DECEMBER 30, 1944 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK ZZ-5 AT PAGE 20 AND BEING RESURVEYED BY LOUIS WHITE TISDALE BY PLAT DATED MAY 10, 2007 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2007 AT PAGE 288. 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 BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO HAROLD HAYNESWORTH BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM LISA IVY DATED MAY 29, 2007 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 18, 2007, BOOK 1082 AT PAGE 1033 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1010 Porter Street, Sumter, SC 29150 TMS: 229-03-01-012 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.125% 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 13-18217

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2014-CP-43-00773

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Kathryn L Pace, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

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ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL AND LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 201 OF WILSON PARK, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK Z-12 AT PAGE 83, AND MORE RECENTLY AND PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON A PLAT BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, R.L.H. DATED DECEMBER 20, 1990 VERIFIED ON MARCH 14, 1991, RECORDED TO PLAT BOOK 90 AT PAGE 274, RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY. SAID LOT NO. 201 BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY THE INTERSECTION OF COLONIAL DRIVE AND LEMMON STREET. SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 21.97 FEET, ON THE NORTHEAST BY LEMMON STREET. SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 122.7 FEET, ON THE SOUTHEAST BY LANDS OF SANTEE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, SAID PLAT AND MEASURING THEREON 75.31 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NO. 202, SAID PLAT, AND MEASURING THEREON 140.5 FEET; AND ON THE NORTHWEST

BY COLONIAL DRIVE, SAID PLAT AND FRONTING THEREON 60.06 FEET, BE ALL DIMENSIONS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS AND ACCORDING TO SAID MOST RECENT PLAT. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO KATHRYN L. PACE BY DEED OF TERRY J. MASHINO AND DARLENE H. MASHINO, DATED

MARCH 14, 1991 AND RECORDED MARCH 15, 1991 IN BOOK 522 AT PAGE 143 IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

621 Colonial Drive Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 248-10-02-042 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Six And 625/1000 (6.625%) 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's 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.

Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect.

In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity For Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-1393 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Inc., Asset-backed certificates, Series 2007-2, by Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsJames J. Huling a/k/a James Huling and Bullhead Investments, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Inc., Asset-backed certificates, Series 2007-2, by Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. James J. Huling a/k/a James Huling and Bullhead Investments, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece parcel or lot of land together with the improvements thereon lying, being, and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown as Lot# 93 of Huntington Subdivision Phase V on a plat prepared by J.P. Edwards dated 09/18/87 and recorded in the Office of the ROD in Plat Book 87 at page 1470.

This being the same property conveyed to James Huling by Deed from William C. Hopper dated January 25, 2007 and recorded February 7, 2007 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1064 at Page 681.

TMS #: 227-16-04-012 Physical Address: 699 White Pine Way, Sumter, South Carolina 29154 SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.0% per annum.

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

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Family Law • Divorce Visitation & Custody Criminal Defense • DUI • Federal and State Court

Professional Care

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