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WASHINGTON — Racing to make a deadline, the Senate and House passed legislation Wednesday night to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government shutdown along the strict terms

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set by President Obama.

Passage in the House late in the evening cleared it for Obama’s signature — the final act in an epic political drama that put the economy’s health at risk.

The legislation would permit the Treasury to borrow normally through Feb. 7 or perhaps a month longer and

fund the government through Jan. 15.

More than two million federal workers would be paid — those who had remained on the job and those who had been furloughed.

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Pridgen might relocate to N.C. for medical care

BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com As Pinewood’s mayor awaits the results of some medical tests, he’s also contemplating whether to resign.

“I lost my wife in December, and everything changed for me,” Al Pridgen said. “I’m having to spend a lot of time up here in North Carolina (because) I’ve got some medical problems I’ve got to take care of.”

PRIDGEN If the results mean further treatment, he will move to North Carolina for medical care and to be with family. If he doesn’t need the treatment, he plans to stay in Pinewood and continue as mayor.

“I’ll have to make a decision on the mayorship in the next few days,” Pridgen said. “It will probably be sometime next week.”

The house he’s living in has already been sold, but the new owner is allowing him to stay there until he knows more about his health condition.

“I had nothing to do with the selling of it,” Pridgen said. “The house was left to my stepson, and he did all that. Of course, I agreed to selling it.”

If Pridgen does step down, a special election would be held 13 Tuesdays after his effective resignation unless the town’s next general election falls within the next six months, said Scott Slatton, legislative and public policy advocate for the Municipal Association of South Carolina. In the interim, the mayor pro tem would act as mayor but would not become mayor.

“It’s not uncommon at all,” Slatton said. “Council members take jobs out of state or move outside the city or some council members decide ‘I don’t want to be on council.’ That happens frequently.”

The mayor pro tem would also be allowed to take the mayor’s salary while serving in the interim if he or she chooses, but that is not a requirement, he said.

Sarah Mathis is the mayor pro tem of Pinewood Town Council. Efforts to reach Mathis were unsuccessful as of press time.

Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 7741250.

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Nicholas Temoney is seen Wednesday at the Sumter County Judicial Center during a murder trial. Temoney faces charges in the shooting death of 57-year-old Candido Diaz, who was shot in the head on Aug. 19, 2012.

Prosecution focuses on forensic evidence

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Judge Jeffrey Young listens to defense attorneys Will Brunson, left, and David Weeks during an attorneys’ conference at the judge’s bench. Brunson and Weeks are representing Nicholas Temoney in his murder trial at the Sumter County Judicial Center.

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The prosecution laid its case before the jury on the second day of arguments in a murder trial at the Sumter County Judicial Center.

On day two of the trial of Nicholas Temoney, the state focused on the forensic evidence collected after Temoney allegedly shot Candido Diaz in the head and killed him last year.

Third Circuit Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney III and assistant solicitor Michael D. McMullins led jurors on the

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journey taken by the bullet from Diaz’s body, through the labs of the State Law Enforcement Division, until it arrived at the courthouse Wednesday, along with the alleged gunpowder residue lifted from the defendant’s hands.

Forensic pathologist Dr. Janice Ross testified about how she recovered the projectile from the base of the victim’s skull shortly after he was shot during a reported home invasion on Eagle Road on Aug. 19, 2012. The 57-year-old man was shot in the left jaw

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2 arrested, 1 sought in drug investigation FROM STAFF REPORTS Undercover investigations into local drug trafficking activity led Sumter Police to arrest two men recently for distributing marijuana while another is sought for similar charges.

Sumter Police Department officers are searching for 31-year-old Antwan Jeirl Vaughn for distribution of marijuana, according to a Wednesday news release from Chief Russell Roark.

Meanwhile, 26-year-old Elijah

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O’Neil McDonald Jr., of 556 W. Hampton Ave., is in custody, charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, while 25-year-old Shareff Brown, of 26 S. Purdy St., is charged with possession of marijuana, second offense, and three counts

of distribution of marijuana. Both men are awaiting a bond hearing.

As a result of the ongoing undercover operation, officers of the Narcotics and Vice Unit simultaneously executed two search warrants at Apartment 146, Engleside Apartments, and 556 W. Hampton St. on Friday. These two residences were utilized by Elijah McDonald for the purpose of distributing high-grade marijuana.

According to reports, McDonald was in the process of bagging up marijuana for sale at the time of his

arrest. A handgun, $2,028 in cash and approximately two pounds of highgrade marijuana worth about $13,000 were also collected.

On Wednesday, a search warrant was executed at 26 S. Purdy St., where officers seized a quantity of marijuana and arrested Brown.

Anyone with knowledge of Vaughn’s whereabouts or information in connection with these cases is asked to contact the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Crime-SC (274-6372).

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BARON MENTORS MEET WITH FIRST-GRADERS

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Wilson Hall first-grade student Knox Buxton chases classmate Brennan Mardesich in a game of “Duck, Duck, Goose” with seniors Jay Goodson and Kemper Patton. Baron Mentors, members of the senior class who volunteer to serve as mentors to first-grade students, hosted a social recently to introduce the mentees and mentors. Each Wednesday, the mentors visit with their first-graders in their classrooms during lunch. The purpose of the program, for which seniors Bailey Connor and Jane Elizabeth Segars serve as the co-chairmen, is to develop a positive relationship between some of the school’s oldest and youngest students.

Put on your cowboy boots for Taste of Lee tion,” Floyd said. “You are invited to enter the competition or just proBISHOPVILLE — vide good Lee County Country comes to town. food. Of course, you can Well, “country and west- always come just to take ern” is coming to the a taste of Lee County Opera House in downfood.”

The Annual Taste of town Bishopville.

Lee, an evening of fun Lee County’s biggest and fellowship, is also a social event of the year food fest featuring dish— the Taste of Lee es prepared by local resCounty — will feature a idents and restaurants. country and western Proceeds theme when it from the antakes place nual event Tuesday from TASTE OF LEE sponsored by 7 to 9 p.m. the Lee Coun“I’m going WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday ty Arts Counto put on my WHERE: Bishopville Opera cil will benefit cowboy boots House the Opera and flannel CONTACT: (803) 484-5090 House and the shirt, and I’ll Tickets are $15 per person. numerous be ready to events providgo,” said Cindy Welsh, chairwom- ed by the arts council throughout the year, an of the 2013 Taste of Lee. “We wanted to keep Welsh said.

“This is an important it informal this year. We fundraiser for the (Lee seem to have success when the theme is infor- County) Arts Council,” she said. “We do this to mal.” keep the arts alive in Lee Opera House ManagCounty for adults and er Jennifer Floyd said a children. And the Opera contest for best cosHouse is an important tumes, table design and asset for our communifood will be held. ty. It takes money to “Use your imaginaBY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item

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The food will be served from as many as 20 tables set up on the second floor of the Opera House, Floyd said.

“We are still looking for chefs,” Floyd said.

“The Taste of Lee is here again, and we are hoping that you plan to participate. We are asking you to provide a table of wonderful food or serve as a sponsor.”

Each table will receive two complimentary tickets, Floyd said.

The categories for the contest are best theme, best costume, best country and western food, best Lee County food and best table overall.

Tickets are $15 and proceeds will be used for the day-to-day operations of the Opera House.

Table sponsors provide the food, serving utensils and table decorations, Floyd said. “You need one person at your table for the evening and to clear your table after

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the event. We will provide iced tea, wine and beer to drink, table linens, plates, napkins, forks, spoons and table identification for your table.”

This year’s event will also support the Lee County Care Center. Everyone is encouraged to bring canned foods to the event, Floyd said.

“For each canned good you bring to the Taste, you will get one ticket for a raffle of a homemade cake,” Floyd said.

The Lee County Arts Council is also announcing a scheduling change in the 2013-14 Concert Series. The Best of Jazz performed by the University of South Carolina Department of Music will take place at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29. The concert was previously scheduled to take place in November.

For more information on any of the programs provided by the Lee County Arts Council, contact Floyd at (803) 484-5090.

Community groups, charities and civic organizations lined up to make their case for funding that might help them improve quality of life in the Gamecock City.

Sumter City Council held a public hearing Tuesday to hear requests for money from Sumter’s share of funding from a federal Community Development Block Grant.

Based on the money Sumter received from the program last year, community development director Clarence Gaines estimates the city will have about $354,000 to distribute to projects suggested to his office by the community at large, starting April 1.

“All that’s required is that it serves low-to-moderate income areas, where at least 50 percent of the residents are low income by the (Housing and Urban Development) guidelines,” Gaines said.

Some of the applicants who spoke Tuesday have previously received CDBG funding. Mark Champagne said Sumter Area Missions used $12,500 to make improvements to residents’ homes using volunteer labor.

“We work to help them stay dry, safe and accessible,” he said.

With $30,000, Champagne expects the group could improve 10 homes next year.

Others are just hoping to do something to improve their community. The Rev. Mary Johnson with St. James United Methodist Church said her church could use funding to serve the surrounding area.

“There are several seniors in the community, not all of them church members, who need assistance with their homes,” she said.

In addition to those who spoke Tuesday, Gaines hosted several forums at city community centers in September to collect input from residents, and he also submitted their suggestions to council.

The exact amount of funding Sumter will receive from the federal HUD department was unclear at the time, however, because of the government shutdown.

Washington’s problems have had an effect on the CDBG program in recent years. Sumter’s share of federal funds has decreased from $688,000 in 1994 to $310,000 in 2012.

“We normally get (a funding number) by the end of March, but for the last few years, we may not get it until May or June, depending on when they pass the continuing resolution,” Gaines said.

The delay hasn’t hurt any projects yet, he said, because Sumter is an “entitlement city” that must receive a prescribed amount of money from the program, and funds are initially allocated by the city.

City officials will now work on a list of proposals for council members to review next month.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

STOLEN PROPERTY:

A window at Bates Middle School was reportedly broken with a cement rock, and a laptop computer was reportedly stolen from a classroom between 8 p.m. Friday and 7:54 a.m. Monday. The computer is valued at $1,000.

A white iPad 2, the iPad’s charger and a blue speaker were reported stolen from the 100 block of College Street on Aug. 1. The items are valued at $855.

Two Samsung flatscreen TVs, a 55-inch and a 42-inch, valued at a total of $2,400, were reported stolen from a home in the 1000 block of Sherwood Drive at 4:03 p.m. Saturday. A door molding sustained $150 in damage.

Assorted jewelry and an Xbox 360 were reported stolen from the first block of West Patricia Drive at 10:55 p.m.

Monday. The items are valued at $600.

ARMED ROBBERY:

A 54-year-old man reportedly told law enforcement that a man asked him for money at 4:34 p.m. Sunday in the 3000 block of Broad Street, and when he refused, the man reportedly pulled a knife.

automatic rifle and began to shoot at them.

The man is described as between 18 and 25, between 5 feet, 9 inches and 6 feet tall and weighing about 135 pounds. He reportedly has dreadlocks just past his shoulders. No shell casings were located at the scene.

DISCHARGING FIREARM IN DWELLING:

A 51-year-old man told law enforcement that his wife noticed a hole in the wall of his home in the 5000 block of Ray Lane, Dalzell, about 5:24 p.m. Sunday.

When he looked on top of the fridge, he reportedly found a bullet. The hole caused an estimated $400 in damage.

ASSAULTS:

A 26-year-old woman reportedly told law enforcement that a 25-year-old man punched her in the face, choked her and raped her about 6:33 a.m. Saturday in the 6000 block of Skinner Road, Gable.

She was transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center by EMS. A 50-year-old man reportedly told law en-

EMS CALLS:

On Monday, Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 38 calls.

Thirty-three were medical calls, two were wrecks, two were standbys for the fire department, and one was listed as “other trauma.�

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The school did not tell its 31,000 students to stay away from the bars, restaurants and shops in the Columbia neighborhood. But USC president Harris Pastides said this week that the area needed stiffer policing. “This has been one of the roughest weeks of my presidency,� said Pastides, who was among the hundreds who attended a Monday vigil. “I do think students need to have increased confidence that when they go

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On Saturday night, 18-year-old USC freshman Martha Childress was standing with friends, waiting for a cab to take her back to campus, when a stray bullet lodged in her spine, paralyzing her.

Police said the suspect, Michael Juan Smith, was in a fight and didn’t intend to shoot Childress.

Smith was jailed Wednesday, and it wasn’t known if he had an attorney.

Authorities said Smith was released on parole in February after serving 10 months of a two-year sentence for a probation violation.

Safety in Five Points has been an increasing concern in recent years. Since classes

started at USC in fall 2012, there have been multiple stabbings and shootings there. A group of female USC students was robbed at gunpoint in April.

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The Shepherd’s Center will offer public information classes at 24 Council St. from 11 to 11:50 a.m. each Thursday as follows: today, Lt. Don Florence will discuss scams / scammers as well as identity theft; Oct. 24, Jesse Bornin will discuss gardening tips for fall and winter; Oct. 31, Tracy Pender will discuss Native Americans in South Carolina, their history and culture; Nov. 7, Dr. Carolyn Brown will discuss dental health and its impact on overall health; and Nov. 14, Pearl Fryer will speak.

Friends of Lee County Adult Education (FLCAE) will meet at 8:30 a.m. today at Lee County Adult Education, 123 E. College St., Bishopville.

Breakfast will be served.

The Pinedale Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. today at South HOPE Center. Election of officers will be held.

Call (803) 968-4464.

Carrie Sinkler Parker will conduct a workshop on Affordable Healthcare plans 6-8 p.m. today at Scott’s Branch High School cafeteria, Summerton.

The Lincoln High School Alumni Association will hold a barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at 24 Council St. Cost: $6 per dinner and includes barbecue chicken, seasoned rice, green beans, roll and drink. Call J.L. at (803) 967-4173 or Essie at (803) 775-2999.

The St. Francis Xavier High School 5th Annual Pig and Oyster Roast will be held beginning at noon Saturday, Oct. 19, at the school, 15 School St. Cost: $20 / adult; and $5 / children 12 and under. All you can eat barbecue, oysters and “all the fixin’s.” Call (803) 773-0210 or go to www.sfxhs.com for tickets.

Ebenezer Community Center will hold a Dalzell COPs family, friends and fun day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 4580 Queen Chapel Road, Dalzell. There will be fun, games, food and music.

The Lincoln High School Class of 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at American Legion Post 202, 310 Palmetto St. The final reports for the 50-year class reunion will be presented. Call Ferdinand Burns at (803) 968-4464.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202 Ballard-Palmer-Bates will meet 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at 310 Palmetto St. Call Barbara at (803) 4697133.

Clarendon Branch NAACP will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Rock Hill Baptist Church, 6569 Old Georgetown Road, Manning.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Pretty things can get away with almost anything. Television, music videos and fashion magazines teach us that every day. But there are limits, as viewers of “Reign” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) can see for themselves.

Adelaide Kane stars as the fetching, full-lipped young Mary, engaged since childhood to the French king’s dashing son, Prince Francis (Toby Regbo). She arrives at the castle of the French royals soon after a near-miss assassination at the convent where she had been secreted away from her estranged family, the Protestant English royals.

We see one of her fellow novitiates — her food taster — bleed to death before us. You’d think something like that might make young Mary a little cynical. But she’s a dewy young thing, filled with notions of true love, much to the surprise of her intended in-laws, who consider her arranged marriage as more strategy than a romance.

Mary’s entourage includes a gaggle of giggling young lovelies all out to make royal matches for themselves —

when not breaking into dances fit for a gauzy music video. Despite Mary’s background and the pilot’s French setting, everyone speaks in generic British accents, delivering barely credible dialogue with all of the conviction of young people playing dress-up.

“Reign” seems inspired by Sofia Coppola’s 2006 music video-cumhistorical romp “Marie Antoinette,” but it lacks that effort’s audacity and punk energy. The score to “Reign” leans toward emo-inflected faux Celtic mood music.

The hit-and-miss teenage acting hardly detracts from the gorgeous production (shot at various castles in Ireland) that puts great emphasis on brooding landscapes, medieval architecture and interior decoration.

There are a couple of staircases that deserve a co-star’s billing.

There are ghosts, too.

Or at least some shrouded figures who offer Mary good advice (“Don’t drink the wine; it’s poisoned”) just in the nick of time.

And the evil French Queen Catherine (Megan Follows), Mary’s prospective mother-in-law,

has an adviser named Nostradamus (Rossif Sutherland), who has a thing for making predictions.

• “Big Bad Wood” (9 p.m., National Geographic, TV-PG) follows a company of Boston tree surgeons, chainsaw-wielding guys who work the urban jungle.

• “Apocalypse Preppers” (9 p.m., Discovery, TV-14) follows folks who sincerely believe the end is nigh and that they can endure the coming Dark Ages.

Tonight’s Other Highlights • The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers meet in Game 5 of the American League Championship series (7:30 p.m., Fox).

• Alice has doubts about the Knave of Hearts on “Once Upon A Time in Wonderland” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

• The Arizona Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks in “Thursday Night Football” (8:25 p.m., NFL Network).

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• Sherlock’s friend becomes a suspect on “Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Kristina gets under Adam’s skin on “Parenthood” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• A new assignment is shrouded in secrets on “Scandal” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

• Annie goes solo on “Covert Affairs” (10 p.m., USA, TV-14).

• “True Crime With Aphrodite Jones” (9 p.m., ID, TV-14) examines the “accidental” death of a minister’s wife.

Series Notes Emotional distance on “The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * Damage control on “Parks and Recreation” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) *

Katherine and Elena share a dream on “The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Debbie and Nathan swap burdens on “The Millers” (8:30 p.m., CBS, TVPG) * Bonding in an RV on “Welcome to the Family” (8:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * Rampant procrastination on “The Crazy Ones” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Paternal worries ruin Sean’s date on “Sean Saves the World” (9 p.m., NBC, TV14) * Walden frolics on “Two and a Half Men” (9:30 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Eve’s internship goes awry on “The Michael J. Fox Show” (9:30 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

Cult Choice Dana Andrews, George Sanders, Vincent Price and Ida Lupino star in the hard-boiled 1956 mystery “While the City Sleeps” (8 p.m., TCM), directed by Fritz Lang.

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Budget agreement lifts markets, does little for economy

BY CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The budget agreement Congress reached Wednesday cheered investors and removed the threat of a catastrophic debt default that could have triggered another recession.

Yet the temporary nature of the deal means a cloud will remain over a sluggish U.S. economy that was further slowed by the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partial shutdown.

Political fights about taxing and spending will persist during the next few months. The risk of another government shutdown and doubts about the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s borrowing authority remain. Businesses and consumers may still spend and invest at the same cautious pace they have since the Great Recession officially ended more than four years ago.

The agreement will reopen the government but only until Jan. 15.

The deal would enable the United States to keep borrowing to pay its bills, but not past Feb. 7.

The deal followed a two-week shutdown and came a day before a Treasury Department deadline to raise the

nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $16.7 trillion debt limit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The good news is that we avoid hitting the debt ceiling and all the risks that entails,â&#x20AC;? said Joel Prakken, cofounder of Macroeconomic Advisers, a forecasting firm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bad news is ... this hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produced any clarity.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be right back at this again after the turn of the year.â&#x20AC;?

The stock market soared on the news.

The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 206 points. Bond investors celebrated, too.

They sharply drove down the yield on the one-month Treasury bill, which would have come due about the time a default could have occurred. And the yield on the 10year Treasury, a benchmark for rates on mortgages and other loans, fell.

Investors may now turn to what typically moves stock prices: corporate earnings and economic data. Wall Street is in the midst of earnings season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can go back to focusing on the true reason why stocks are higher: the rebound in housing, rising corporate profits, the resurgence in manufacturing,â&#x20AC;? said Doug Cote, chief investment strategist for ING U.S. Investment Management.

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SHUTDOWN from Page A1 by the Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two party leaders, saying in a statement it would â&#x20AC;&#x153;protect the full faith and credit of the United States and end the government shutdown.â&#x20AC;?

Republicans had other concerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We fought the good fight. We just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win,â&#x20AC;? conceded House Speaker John Boehner as lawmakers lined up to vote on a bill that includes nothing for Republicans demanding to eradicate or scale back Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature health care overhaul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The compromise we reached will provide our economy with the stability it desperately needs,â&#x20AC;? said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, declaring that the na-

tion â&#x20AC;&#x153;came to the brink of disasterâ&#x20AC;? before sealing an agreement.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who negotiated the deal with Reid, emphasized that it preserved a round of spending cuts negotiated two years ago with Obama and Democrats. As a result, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;government spending has declined for two years in a rowâ&#x20AC;? for the first time since the Korean War. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going back on this agreement,â&#x20AC;? he added.

Only a temporary truce, the measure set a timeframe of early next winter for the next likely clash between Obama and the Republicans over spending and borrowing.

But for now, government was lurching back to life. In one example, officials met to discuss plans for gearing back up at the Department of

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After weeks of gridlock, the measure had support from the White House, most if not all Democrats in Congress and many Republicans fearful of the economic impact of a default.

Boehner and the rest of the top GOP leadership had told their rank and file they would vote for the measure, and there was little or no doubt it would pass both houses and reach the White House in time for Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature before the administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11:59 p.m. Oct. 17 deadline.

That was when Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said the government would reach the current $16.7 trillion debt limit and could no longer borrow to meet its obligations.

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Americans can’t allow behavior to continue Every day we hear about the absurdity going on with our representatives in Washington, yet little if anything gets done for us. Politicians do not live by the same “ground rules” that we do. Their rules and regulations greatly differ from ours. They get more preferences and perks than we’ll ever see. They travel first class and use credit cards unlimited while we pay for their free ride. Yet they continue to tread on us, freely. We don’t need Washington, they need us. However, they don’t see it from our perspective.

The way people are being treated is ridiculous.

Closing national parks, stopping veterans’ benefits and holding up payments for those killed defending America is so stupid. We must unite, not divide, as they are doing to us. Our politicians are self-serving and inflating their egos, not our wishes. Let’s not allow this kind of behavior. There is an election coming up.

A comedian wrote a satire, “You can’t fix stupid.”

Perhaps not, but we sure as heck can try. It’s a crime to see what’s happening to our service people, our standard of living, and many other things. When private citizens must come to the aid of those killed and/or injured, this is unconscionable. Our servicemen have suffered under sequestration. Have our congressmen and representatives lost money or benefits? I doubt it.

Just a word on “Obamacare”: Don’t use this as a crutch in negotiations. Just let it go, and watch it fail, and then repeal it. Allow the White House to drink the “Kool-Aid,” then they can regurgitate it themselves. It may be law; however, it can be repealed by the next administration.

God bless America.

PAUL KORZEC Manning

Obama supporters need to find new excuses Ms. Essie Johnson’s letter was a great lesson in vocabulary, and for that I thank her. She is, however, incorrect about the Bush versus Obama debate.

With almost five years as president, Mr. Obama and all his supporters need to come up with a new excuse for his failures. I hold no political party loyalty nor am I a conservative or a liberal. I do, however, have a tough time respecting someone who blames his predecessor for all his current problems after so many years.

We have had way too many of our leaders in Washington making excuses and pointing fingers.

We have no true leadership. But what we have are arrogant braggarts. And come this time next year, the voting public will, like sheep, vote these fools back in again, as always.

It is time for America to have a second revolution, and it needs to take place at the ballot box. It is high time that as citizens we take back our country.

It is within our grasp to send hardworking, self-respecting intelligent people to Washington and leave all those who are there out on the street.

MICHAEL W. BARRY Sumter

Letter extremely difficult to understand Essie, unlike Ms. Linda Parker, you do not write with clarity. I have been wondering since I read the paper early this morning just what you mean by the sentence, “The Republicans will not en masse, as long as they continue their entity this country will always be in disarray.” I understand the individual words; however, the context you use them in has left me wondering whether you are just trying to come across as being a super-educated person and don’t really know what the heck you are trying to say. If your intent is to appear very educated, Essie, you failed miserably. If you can write a clear sentence, please send an interpretation of that sentence to Letters to the Editor.

Although I have difficulty with your letter (I only have an associate degree and must need a masters or doctorate in order to understand your letter), I do know that you are a”sheeple” being lead by the Great Shepherd, because like him, after five years, all is still Bush’s fault.

Ms. Parker never leaves a person wondering what point she is trying to make.

There is no doubt whatsoever about what her words and sentences mean. But she does not try to impress. Rather, she expresses her opinion in clear, simple sentences so that people who are not as educated as you are will have no difficulty understanding her meaning. Given the opportunity to read a letter from either of you, I definitely choose Ms. Parker.

I have taken the liberty of calling you by your given name since you did so with Ms. Parker while you denigrated her. Oh my gosh, there I go using a word to impress rather than using the simpler word “slander.”

F.D. SCHMIDT Sumter

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Most of us fall in the marvelous middle

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ASHINGTON — This just in from a new Esquire/NBC News study: There are more Americans in the vast middle than on either the left or right.

Who didn’t know?

Certainly those Americans who dwell in The Great Big Center have known this for some time. They bump into each other all day long in the great big country we call “outside the Beltway.” Yet, judging by current events in Washington, you’d imagine reality to be a clash of titanic proportions.

More accurately, it is a clash of titanic distortions.

This is not to say centrists always agree with each other but overall, disagreement is by degrees of difference rather than ideological chasms. They are diverse in spirit and political leanings, if not so much in pigmentation. Most, according to the study, are “pretty white.” They are Democrat, Republican and independent. But what they share is greater than the sum of the extreme parts. Mostly they share a disdain of ideological purity.

What they lack is organization and perhaps self-awareness.

There really are enough of them to change the political climate — if only there were someone to harness and channel what I would call their normalcy.

By “normal,” I mean that centrists like to keep as much of their hard-earned cash as possible but want to help the helpless. They tend to prefer a laissez-faire attitude toward their neighbors, assuming no one’s making child porn next door or beating up the spouse and kids.

Want to get married? Please.

Need an abortion? Fine, but three months is plenty of time to figure it out. People who want to smoke pot in the privacy of their own home do not belong in jail.

Would this be such a strange world?

To the harder-core constituents both left and right, such people have no convictions, hence the derogative “squishy middle.” But lacking the desire to participate in million-something marches, or stacking barricades in front of the White House, or waving some symbol of self-anointed righteousness does not necessarily make one squishy or uninterested. It might make one too sane for politics. It might make one too mature for rabble.

It might also mean that you no longer believe Kathleen you can have a PARKER positive effect on the insanity.

Two words: Critical mass.

There is power in numbers.

So who are these centrists?

This is the real news from the Esquire/NBC poll, which was conducted by pollsters from the Barack Obama and Mitt Romney campaigns. The surveyors identified four pods of individuals who share a patriotic view of the U.S., believe in meritocracy (against affirmative action) and are largely libertarian: Pickup Populists (as in “Duck Dynasty” fans); MBA (highly educated); Minivan Moderates (busy with kids); and, Whateverman (the cynical young who can’t stand any of us).

These are folks, in other words, one might not invite to the same dinner party. Yet they are constituents of a grand, gray base — neither red nor blue nor even purple but vaguely reminiscent of a time when everyone was more or less on the same page.

Centrists would rather not discuss guns or God. Thirty-four percent reported owning a gun

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compared to 62 percent who do not. A majority — 45 percent — think background checks are fine. Only 29 percent say that religion and prayer are important to them. Even so, these folks are not heartless. Forty-four percent strongly support increasing the minimum wage, and only 8 percent strongly oppose.

As for our current shutdown/ spending dilemma, the center is clear: The federal government should spend less and go light on regulation.

For now, more trust Democrats than they do Republicans, hardly surprising given circumstances. Fully 58 percent are pessimistic about politics in this country, but they trust Democrats (and Oprah!) more than Republicans. Of all the GOP leaders, only New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie received more than 1 percent (2 percent) in the trust sweeps. Oprah got 6 percent, Jon Stewart and Colin Powell each got 1 percent, as did Billy Graham. Rush Limbaugh got 0 percent. Obama won with 9 percent.

The takeaway from this poll — and others showing that more Americans self-identify as independent than Democrat or Republican — is that the country is not as divided as one would imagine. The challenge for the moderate middle is to create an organizing principle — all things in moderation? — and produce a centrist, nonideological, pragmatic leader, preferably one un-indebted to billionaires or radio babbleheads.

A dream, perhaps, but wouldn’t it be marvey?

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TRIAL from Page A1 from a barrel approximately one inch in front of the man’s face, judging from the dense soot Ross found on his jaw and neck.

“When the bullet comes out, it leaves a mark on the skin,” Ross said, “and only if it comes from a certain distance away.”

The bullet lacerated Diaz’s brain stem, which was listed as the cause of death, then stopped in the membrane in the back of his skull.

From there, it traveled to the SLED forensics lab, where agent Chad Smith reviewed the piece of evidence.

“We determined it came from a .22 long rifle-caliber cartridge, based on its diameter and weight,” Smith said.

A cartridge like that could have been fired from a revolver similar to the .22-caliber entered into evidence by the prosecution. Smith confirmed the weapon does fire long rifle cartridges, although his lab did not run any tests on the gun. The damage to the bullet from entering Diaz’s body would likely make it difficult to tie it to a specific firearm, he said.

Temoney’s defense was more concerned with particles of alleged gun residue collected from the defendant’s hands after the shooting. Attorney Will Brunson questioned sheriff’s deputy Paul Gay on whether any residue test was done on the hands of Diaz’s son Carlos Diaz, who also suffered gunshot wounds in the incident.

Residue evidence was collected from Temoney at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, where he was taken after Carlos Diaz reportedly stabbed him

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in the neck. Prosecutors allege Temoney broke into the Diaz home armed with a .22-caliber revolver and shot the younger man after a struggle, then shot and killed the older Diaz when he came at Temoney with the knife. He then reportedly fled after being stabbed by the younger victim.

Brunson also questioned SLED expert Jennifer Stoner on the brown lead particles — a component of gun residue — which were reportedly lifted from Temoney’s palms and the backs of his hands little more than an hour after Candido Diaz was shot.

“If you were holding on to the hands of someone who fired the gun, couldn’t you get gunshot residue on your hands?” he asked, which Stoner agreed was possible.

The defense also questioned the relevance of Stoner’s testimony, since she did not directly handle the evidence sent to SLED for analysis.

“You don’t know whether this was properly handled,” Brunson said.

Stoner said the lab’s procedure ensured certain standards are followed, and the findings of the technician who did the report were reviewed by other chemists on staff. Judge Jeffrey Young overruled a defense objection to entering that report into evidence.

After the prosecution rested, Young recessed for the day to allow the defense team to determine whether to call Temoney to the stand in his own defense.

Reach Bristow Marchant at (803) 7741272.

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Court reverses death sentence in torture case

BY MEG KINNARD The Associated Press COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s high court on Wednesday reversed the death sentence of a man convicted in a teen’s 2001 torture and death, ruling that the defendant should have been allowed to represent himself at trial.

Steven Barnes, 34, has been on death row since his 2010 conviction. Prosecutors said he beat 16-year-old Samuel Sturrup with a pipe after kidnapping him from Augusta, Ga., in September 2001, then stuffed him in a trunk and drove him to South Carolina.

Authorities have said that Barnes forced Sturrup into the woods, where he ordered four other people to shoot

the teen once before Barnes killed him with a shot to the head.

The killing, which Edgefield County Sheriff Adell Dobey called one of the most coldblooded in the county’s recent history, was discovered three months later when a dog found a skull with a bullet hole. Barnes — owner of an escort service — was subsequently arrested in his Georgia home, where police said he had imprisoned four teenage girls and forced them to have sex for money.

In its ruling, the state’s high court said Wednesday that the defendant had asked relevant questions during pre-trial court hearings and demonstrated that he understood the legal process.

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Variable clouds with a shower possible

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Chance of rain: 40%

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Chance of rain: 30%

Chance of rain: 30%

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Greenville 73/54

Precipitation

Bishopville 82/63

24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.00" Month to date .............................. 2.73" Normal month to date .................. 1.90" Year to date ............................... 43.47" Normal year to date ................... 39.14"

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

Full 7 a.m. 24-hr pool yest. chg 360 356.76 none 76.8 74.93 -0.05 75.5 74.89 none 100 96.66 +0.04

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

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City Aiken Asheville Athens Augusta Beaufort Cape Hatteras Charleston Charlotte Clemson Columbia

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Sunset tonight ......................... 6:45 p.m.

Moonrise today ....................... 5:56 p.m.

Moonset today ........................ 6:01 a.m.

Columbia 80/64 Today: Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm.

Friday: Intervals of clouds and sunshine.

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Manning 84/65

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Aiken 82/58 Charleston 82/67

The following tide table lists times for Myrtle Beach.

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Friday: A couple of morning showers. High 77 to 83.

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Fri. Hi/Lo/W 72/55/pc 71/52/pc 80/71/sh 86/68/pc 75/56/pc 81/57/pc 72/54/pc 70/50/pc 82/67/sh 78/66/sh

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Low Ht. 2:44 a.m....-0.2 3:16 p.m.....0.0 3:30 a.m....-0.2 4:04 p.m.....0.1

Today Hi/Lo/W 82/64/pc 82/66/s 77/57/c 74/56/t 80/59/c 85/65/s 74/56/t 80/70/s 81/65/pc 70/52/t

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ARIES (March 21-April mind. Keeping the peace the last word in astrology 19): Talk matters can be stressful if nothing through if something improves. Do whatever it eugenia LAST concerns you. You are takes to spend time with better off finding out people who build you up exactly where you stand instead of knocking you within a relationship than overreacting down. about something you aren’t sure about.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Gauge your time TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put travel plans at and consider how you can best use your the top of your list. Schedule a visit with knowledge and experience to encourage someone you love or who can help you the results you want to achieve. Act in advance. Take action and make things everyone’s best interest. happen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Plan to have GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Offer help and some fun, but don’t take a risk when it suggestions to those showing uncertainty or comes to physical situations, challenges or confusion. A change regarding a relationship activities. Love is highlighted, but showing looks positive. Don’t limit yourself to one off isn’t likely to go according to plan. vocation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A sudden CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional matters change someone makes is likely to upset will be difficult to control. Refrain from you. Don’t let your emotions take over. Stay making snap decisions because someone is calm and use your reason, common sense goading you into doing so. Think matters and past experience to get your way. through and take whatever route suits you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Form an alliance LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Embrace the things you with someone you work with or want to do enjoy doing most. Love is on the rise, and business with. Positive results will unfold if romance should be part of your evening you share past experience and maintain plans. Don’t let someone’s negativity drag equal control of the situation and the you down. possibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Talks will lead to PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t spend opportunities. Seek out what you need to money on unnecessary items or activities. know and make a point of doing your due The focus should be on bringing in money, diligence to make your dreams come true. not spending. Look for deals that will help you raise your assets.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Say what’s on your

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SPORTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

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SHS exploring its options

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The Sumter High School Gamecocks led an undefeated South Florence football team late in the third quarter and easily gave it its most difficult test of the KENNEDY season before falling 28-21.

That, however, didn’t mean SHS played a good game, according to first-year head coach Reggie Kennedy.

“I just told the kids that we can’t get all

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity Football Sumter at West Florence, 7:30 p.m.

Junior Varsity Football Crestwood at Marlboro County, 6:30 p.m.

Lakewood at Darlington, 6:30 p.m.

Hartsville at Manning, 6:30 p.m.

Kingstree at Lee Central, 6 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Heathwood Hall, 7 p.m.

Pinewood Prep at Laurence Manning, 7 p.m.

Thomaas Sumter at Florence Christian, 6 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Calhoun Academy, 6 p.m.

St. John’s Christian at Clarendon Hall, 6 p.m.

B Team Football Creek Bridge at East Clarendon, 6 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Heathwood Hall, 5 p.m.

three phases of the game together,” said Kennedy, whose team is 2-5 on the season. “We played very good on defense, but we didn’t play

Clarendon Recreation at Laurence Manning, 5:30 p.m.

Varsity Girls Tennis South Florence at Sumter, 5 p.m.

Berkeley at Manning, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball South Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m.

Lakewood at Hartsville, 5:30 p.m.

East Clarendon at C.E. Murray, 6 p.m.

South Pointe Christian at Sumter Christian, 5 p.m.

Junior Varsity Volleyball South Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m.

Lakewood at Hartsville, 5:30 p.m.

South Pointe Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m.

SATURDAY Varsity Equestrian Wilson Hall at Willow Creek, TBA

good offensively and our kicking game was terrible. We gave up one kickoff return (a free kick following a safety) for a touchdown, one

punt return for a touchdown and we shanked a punt that set them up at the (Sumter) 18-yard line for another touchdown.

“It doesn’t matter who you’re playing, but especially when you’re playing someone like South Florence, you can’t do that and hope to win.”

The Gamecocks will return to the scene of last week’s game, Florence’s War Memorial Stadium, today to take ITEM FILE PHOTO on West Florence at 7:30 p.m. in their second Re- Sumter High’s Xzavion Burson and the Gamecocks offense gion VI-4A contest. The will look to be more of a spread team as they travel to take on the West Florence Knights today at Florence’s War MeSEE SUMTER, PAGE B3 morial Stadium. SHS is 2-5 on the season while WF is 4-3.

Elder earning quick praise

BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News

JUSTIN DRIGGERS / THE ITEM

Thomas Sumter Academy No. 2 singles player Mary Margaret Green, left, and No. 1 singles player Hannah Jenkins each hit returns during their SCISA 1A-2A quarterfinal matches against Beaufort Academy on Wednesday at Palmetto Tennis Center. Green defeated Natalie Simkins 6-0, 6-0 while Jenkins edged Kate Gray 6-4, 7-6.

Long-awaited rematch TSA beats Beaufort, sets up meeting with defending state champ

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com

TSA 6, BEAUFORT ACADEMY 0

One hurdle down, one colossal rematch on the horizon.

Aiming for another shot at a state title, the Thomas Sumter Academy varsity girls tennis team took care of business on Wednesday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

The Lady Generals – coming off a first-round bye – rolled past Beaufort Academy 6-0 in the SCISA 1A-2A quarterfinals to set up a Friday showdown with defending state champ Carolina Academy at PTC. The Lady Bobcats de-

SINGLES 1 – H. Jenkins (TSA) defeated K. Gray 6-4, 7-6.

2 – Green (TSA) defeated Simkins 6-0, 6-0.

3 – B. Jenkins (TSA) defeated Ferry 6-4, 6-1.

4 – Chappell (TSA) defeated H. Gray 5-7, 6-0, 10-4.

5 – Townsend (TSA) defeated Dalton 6-0, 6-3.

6 – Decker (TSA) defeated Cherry 6-2, 6-0.

feated Palmetto Christian 6-0 on Wednesday.

The match is scheduled for 5 p.m., but with Thomas Sumter’s football team celebrating Senior Night later in the evening, TSA head coach Lynne Newman hopes to start earlier.

“We have four cheerleaders on the team, and obviously they’d like to be both places,” Newman said. “We’d like to start earlier, but I don’t know if SCISA will allow it or if Carolina Academy will be able to play earlier. We’ll just have to see.”

Regardless, Newman is hoping the Lady Generals, now 12-3 on the season, can continue the same strong performances they showed on Wednesday.

TSA was near dominant in sweeping the Eagles with only the No. 4 singles match going to a third-set tiebreaker.

The Thomas Sumter Academy football team opened its season with six straight losses. Michal Hoge was in the lineup at quarterback for the first time this season last Friday against The HOGE King’s Academy, and the result was a 39-32 Generals victory. Hoge ran for 223 yards and four touchdowns and passed for 111 yards as well.

TODAY Sumter at West Florence, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Marlboro County at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.

Darlington at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.

Manning at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m.

Lee Central at Kingstree, 7:30 p.m.

C.E. Murray at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m.

Timmonsville at Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m.

Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Pinewood Prep, 7:30 p.m.

Florence Christian at Thomas Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Calhoun Academy at Robert E. Lee, 7:30 p.m.

Pee Dee at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m.

BY MANDRALLIUS ROBINSON Greenville News

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SEE TSA, PAGE B3

SEC SHOWDOWN

WHO: (11) South Carolina (5-1, 3-1 SEC) at Tennessee (3-3, 0-2 SEC) WHEN: Saturday, Noon WHERE: Neyland Stadium TV/RADIO: ESPN, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5

Third down could be difference-maker between ‘Noles-Tigers

PREP FOOTBALL

So has Hoge mentioned that little tidbit of information to his teammates this week as they

SEE USC, PAGE B2

SEE GENERALS, PAGE B3

Hoge helping TSA get back on right track

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

COLUMBIA — Getting his first opportunity to start, free safety Chaz Elder quickly displayed the goods to help the South Carolina defense.

In his most extensive action of the season, the redshirt freshman played so well in the Gamecocks’ win against Arkansas that defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward suggested Elder would ELDER make his second start in No. 9-ranked USC’s game at Tennessee on Saturday.

“He’s just athletic and he can run,” Ward said.

“He is physical and had more range. We probably should have gotten him on the field earlier than we did.”

Elder was second on the team in tackles against

Clemson’s Garry Peters (26), Robert Smith (27) and Vic Beasley stop Boston College’s Andre Williams (44) in the Tigers’ 24-14 victory last week. Stopping teams on third down has been a key for Clemson and could be the deciding factor in Saturday’s matchup against Florida State.

CLEMSON — Clemson senior linebacker Spencer Shuey loves to play in short spurts.

Threeplay spurts to be exact.

Clemson’s defense has specialized SWINNEY in shortening drives this season.

The Tigers lead the nation in third-down defense. They have al-

ACC SHOWDOWN

WHO: (5) Florida State (5-0, 3-0 ACC) at (3) Clemson (6-0, 4-0 ACC) WHEN: Saturday, 8 p.m.

WHERE: Memorial Stadium TV/RADIO: WOLO 25, WWBDFM 94.7

lowed conversions on merely 23.7 percent of opponents’ third-down SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B2

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY 2:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: Media Days (ESPNU).

3:30 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Pro-Am from Las Vegas (GOLF).

5 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children First Round from Las Vegas (GOLF).

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

7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Carolina at Toronto (SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. -- High School Football: Sumter at West Florence (WIBZ-FM 95.5).

7:30 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: American League Championship Series Game Five -- Boston at Detroit (WACH 57).

7:30 p.m. -- College Football: Miami at North Carolina (ESPN).

8 p.m. -- Women’s College Volleyball: Michigan State at Minnesota (ESPN2).

8 p.m. -- NFL Football: Seattle at Arizona (NFL NETWORK).

8 p.m. -- NBA Exhibition Basketball: Miami at Brooklyn (TNT).

Midnight -- NHL Hockey: Los Angeles at Nashville (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

1:30 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Perth International Second Round from Perth, Australia (GOLF).

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Top 25 Football Schedule The Associated Press (Subject to change) Today No. 10 Miami at North Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

Friday No. 8 Louisville vs. UCF, 8 p.m.

Saturday No. 1 Alabama vs. Arkansas, 7 p.m.

No. 2 Oregon vs. Washington State, 10 p.m.

No. 3 Clemson vs. No. 5 Florida State, 8 p.m.

No. 4 Ohio State vs. Iowa, 3:30 p.m.

No. 6 LSU at Mississippi, 7 p.m.

No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 24 Auburn, 3:30 p.m.

No. 9 UCLA at No. 13 Stanford, 3:30 p.m.

No. 11 South Carolina at Tennessee, Noon No. 12 Baylor vs. Iowa State, 7 p.m.

No. 14 Missouri vs. No. 22 Florida, 12:21 p.m.

No. 15 Georgia at Vanderbilt, Noon No. 16 Texas Tech at West Virginia, Noon No. 17 Fresno State vs. UNLV, 10 p.m.

No. 18 Oklahoma at Kansas, 3:30 p.m.

No. 20 Washington at Arizona State, 6 p.m.

No. 21 Oklahoma State vs. TCU, Noon No. 23 Northern Illinois at Central Michigan, 3 p.m.

No. 25 Wisconsin at Illinois, 8 p.m.

MLB POSTSEASON

By The Associated Press LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All games televised by Fox Boston 2, Detroit 1 Saturday, Oct. 12: Detroit 1, Boston 0 Sunday, Oct. 13: Boston 6, Detroit 5 Tuesday, Oct. 15: Boston 1, Detroit 0 Wednesday, Oct. 16: Boston (Peavy 12-5) at Detroit (Fister 14-9), 8:07 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 17: Boston (Lester 15-8) at Detroit, 8:07 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Detroit at Boston, 4:37 p.m. x-Sunday, Oct. 20: Detroit at Boston, 8:07 p.m.

National League All games televised by TBS St. Louis 3, Los Angeles 1 Friday, Oct. 11: St. Louis 3, Los Angeles 2, 13 innings Saturday, Oct. 12: St. Louis 1, Los Angeles 0 Monday, Oct. 14: Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 0 Tuesday, Oct. 15: St. Louis 4, Los Angeles 2 Today: St. Louis (Kelly 10-5) at Los Angeles (Greinke 15-4), 4:07 p.m. x-Friday, Oct. 18: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8:37 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8:37 p.m.

WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7) All games televised by Fox Wednesday, Oct. 23: at AL Thursday, Oct. 24: at AL Saturday, Oct. 26: at NL Sunday, Oct. 27: at NL x-Monday, Oct. 28: at NL x-Wednesday, Oct. 30: at AL x-Thursday, Oct. 31: at AL

NBA PRESEASON

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Brooklyn 3 1 .750 – Toronto 3 1 .750 – New York 1 2 .333 11/2 Philadelphia 1 2 .333 11/2 Boston 1 4 .200 21/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 3 1 .750 – Charlotte 2 2 .500 1 Atlanta 1 2 .333 11/2 Orlando 1 2 .333 11/2 Washington 1 2 .333 11/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 3 0 1.000 – Cleveland 2 1 .667 1 Detroit 1 1 .500 11/2 Indiana 0 3 .000 3 Milwaukee 0 4 .000 31/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB New Orleans 4 0 1.000 – Houston 2 1 .667 11/2 Dallas 1 2 .333 21/2 Memphis 1 2 .333 21/2 San Antonio 0 2 .000 3 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 2 0 1.000 – Minnesota 2 1 .667 1/2 Denver 2 2 .500 1 Portland 1 2 .333 11/2 Utah 1 2 .333 11/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 3 1 .750 – Phoenix 2 1 .667 1/2 Sacramento 2 1 .667 1/2 Golden State 2 2 .500 1 L.A. Lakers 2 3 .400 11/2 Tuesday’s Games Golden State 100, L.A. Lakers 95 Washington 100, Miami 82 Charlotte 92, Cleveland 74 Brooklyn 82, Boston 80 Memphis 102, Milwaukee 99 Oklahoma City 109, Denver 81 L.A. Clippers 102, Phoenix 96 Wednesday’s Games Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, late Orlando at Houston, late Portland at Utah, late Today’s Games Philadelphia at Charlotte, 11 a.m.

New York vs. Washington at Baltimore, MD, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans vs. Oklahoma City at Tulsa, OK, 8 p.m.

Miami at Brooklyn, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Friday’s Games L.A. Lakers vs. Golden State at Shanghai, China, 7:30 a.m.

Memphis at Orlando, 7 p.m.

| Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m.

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

NFL STANDINGS National Football League At A Glance

By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 5 1 0 .833 125 97 Miami 3 2 0 .600 114 117 N.Y. Jets 3 3 0 .500 104 135 Buffalo 2 4 0 .333 136 157 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 4 2 0 .667 148 98 Tennessee 3 3 0 .500 128 115 Houston 2 4 0 .333 106 177 Jacksonville 0 6 0 .000 70 198 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 4 2 0 .667 121 111 Baltimore 3 3 0 .500 134 129 Cleveland 3 3 0 .500 118 125 Pittsburgh 1 4 0 .200 88 116 West W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 6 0 0 1.000 152 65 Denver 6 0 0 1.000 265 158 San Diego 3 3 0 .500 144 138 Oakland 2 4 0 .333 105 132 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 3 3 0 .500 183 152 Philadelphia 3 3 0 .500 166 179 Washington 1 4 0 .200 107 143 N.Y. Giants 0 6 0 .000 103 209 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 5 1 0 .833 161 103 Carolina 2 3 0 .400 109 68 Atlanta 1 4 0 .200 122 134 Tampa Bay 0 5 0 .000 64 101 North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 4 2 0 .667 162 140 Chicago 4 2 0 .667 172 161 Green Bay 3 2 0 .600 137 114 Minnesota 1 4 0 .200 125 158 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 5 1 0 .833 157 94 San Francisco 4 2 0 .667 145 118 St. Louis 3 3 0 .500 141 154 Arizona 3 3 0 .500 111 127 Today Seattle at Arizona, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20 Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Chicago at Washington, 1 p.m.

Dallas at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

New England at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Miami, 1 p.m.

St. Louis at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Cincinnati at Detroit, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m.

Houston at Kansas City, 4:25 p.m.

Cleveland at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m.

Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m.

Denver at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m.

Open: New Orleans, Oakland Monday, Oct. 21 Minnesota at N.Y. Giants, 8:40 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 24 Carolina at Tampa Bay, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27 Cleveland at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Miami at New England, 1 p.m.

Dallas at Detroit, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Jacksonville at London, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Cincinnati, 4:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

Washington at Denver, 4:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

Open: Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, San Diego, Tennessee Monday, Oct. 28 Seattle at St. Louis, 8:40 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Toronto 7 6 1 0 12 27 16 Detroit 7 5 2 0 10 18 16 Montreal 6 4 2 0 8 20 10 Tampa Bay 6 4 2 0 8 23 15 Boston 5 3 2 0 6 12 8 Ottawa 6 2 2 2 6 15 19 Florida 7 2 5 0 4 16 28 Buffalo 8 1 6 1 3 11 21 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 6 5 1 0 10 23 15 Carolina 7 2 2 3 7 15 21 N.Y. Islanders 6 2 2 2 6 19 17 Columbus 5 2 3 0 4 12 12 Washington 6 2 4 0 4 17 22 New Jersey 6 0 3 3 3 11 21 N.Y. Rangers 5 1 4 0 2 9 25 Philadelphia 7 1 6 0 2 10 20 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 6 6 0 0 12 21 6 Chicago 6 4 1 1 9 18 15 St. Louis 5 4 1 0 8 21 13 Minnesota 7 3 2 2 8 17 17 Nashville 6 3 3 0 6 13 18 Winnipeg 7 3 4 0 6 17 19 Dallas 5 2 3 0 4 11 14 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 6 6 0 0 12 30 9 Phoenix 7 4 2 1 9 20 21 Anaheim 5 4 1 0 8 18 12 Calgary 5 3 0 2 8 18 17 Vancouver 7 4 3 0 8 20 22 Los Angeles 7 4 3 0 8 17 19 Edmonton 7 1 5 1 3 21 32 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Buffalo 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Chicago 3, Carolina 2, SO Toronto 4, Minnesota 1 Vancouver 3, Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 3, Edmonton 2 Tampa Bay 5, Los Angeles 1 Detroit 2, Columbus 1 San Jose 6, St. Louis 2 Nashville 4, Florida 3 Montreal 3, Winnipeg 0 Colorado 3, Dallas 2 Ottawa 4, Phoenix 3, OT Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Washington, late Calgary at Anaheim, late Today’s Games Vancouver at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Columbus at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

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

Boston at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Nashville, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Detroit at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Friday’s Games St. Louis at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS The Associated Press BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Acquired LHP Sean Bierman and INF Ben Kline from Tampa Bay to complete an earlier trade.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Named Don Baylor hitting coach.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

Bates Middle blanks Ebenezer 24-0 Zykeim Jackson threw for 130 yards and two touchdowns and Treshad Jett rushed for 120 yards and another score as the Bates Middle School football team earned a 24-0 victory over Ebenezer on Wednesday at the Ebenezer field.

Jett also had 83 receiving yards and a 2-point conversion while Jackson had 25 rushing yards. Isaiah Drayton added 42 rushing yards and a pair of 2-point conversions for the Bantams.

Marcus Phillips had 30 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Randle Wilson had 40 yards receiving.

The Bates defense was led by Jalen Owens who had four tackles.

Monquell Isaac had three tackles and both Jordan Gregg and Trent Elmore recorded an interception.

Bates will host Alice Drive on Wednesday.

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D.J. Smith rushed for two touchdowns to help lead Alice Drive Middle

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SCISA STATE VOLLEYBALL STARTS TODAY The Wilson Hall and Clarendon Hall volleyball teams will be playing in their respective double-elimination state tournaments today at the Sumter County Civic Center.

Wilson Hall, the No. 6 seed in the upper state bracket of the 3A tournament with an 8-9 record, will face No. 3 seed Ashley Hall at 2 p.m. today in its opening match. Clarendon Hall, the No. 6 seed in School past Chestnut Oaks 36-6 on Wednesday at the Hawks field.

Zion Vaughn added a TD run and 2-point conversion and Malcom Dozier had a rushing touchdown as well.

James Bradley scored a pair of 2-point conversions for the Hawks, who will travel to Bates on Wednesday. Chestnut Oaks will travel to Hillcrest.

the upper state portion of the 1A tournament and 8-8, will open against No. 3 Laurens Academy at 10 a.m.

The 2A tournament will start on Friday with lower state No. 2 seed Robert E. Lee Academy (18-2) taking on No. 7 seed Thomas Sumter Academy (7-11) at 1:40 p.m.

Play in all three tournaments will continue on Saturday.

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DALZELL – Shedrick Ervin rushed for 101 yards and Josh Simon added 65 yards on the ground and two scores as Hillcrest Middle School defeated Mayewood 28-6 on Wednesday at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium.

Simon’s runs were from 13 and 9 yards

out. Imari Hurt added a 2-yard TD run and Chris Simon rushed for 54 yards and scored a pair of 2-point conversions.

The Wildcats, 3-2 on the year, will host Chestnut Oaks next Wednesday.

B TEAM FOOTBALL SUMTER DUTCH FORK

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Tyler Garvey had a 30-yard touchdown run as the Sumter B football team ended the season with a 14-13 victory over Dutch Fork at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday.

With the victory, Sumter ends the season at 9-0 and extends its winning streak to 22 straight games.

Owen Brooks caught a 15-yard TD pass from Hunter Anderson and kicked two PATs for the Gamecocks.

The defense was led

by Jaquan Spann, Raymond Johnson and Cody Daney, who had an interception.

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Dodgers beat Cards 6-4 to extend NLCS LOS ANGELES— Adrian Gonzalez homered twice and Zack Greinke gave the Los Angeles Dodgers the clutch performance they needed in a 6-4 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday that trimmed St. Louis’ lead to 3-2 in the NL championship series.

Carl Crawford and A.J. Ellis also went deep for the Dodgers, who rediscovered their GONZALEZ power stroke just in time to save their season. They held on in the ninth inning, when St. Louis scored twice off closer Kenley Jansen before he struck out pinch-hitter Adron Chambers with two on to end it.

The best-of-seven series shifts back to St. Louis for Game 6 on Friday night, with ace Clayton Kershaw scheduled to start for the Dodgers against rookie Michael Wacha.

PLAYOFF SELECTION PANEL UNVEILED

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Nebraska coach Tom Osborne and College Football Hall of Fame quarterback Archie Manning are among the 13 people who will be part of the College Football Playoff selection committee in 2014.

The rest of the members:

•Barry Alvarez, athletic director, Wisconsin.

•Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, former superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.

•Pat Haden, athletic director, Southern California.

•Tom Jernstedt, former NCAA executive vice president.

•Oliver Luck, athletic director, West Virginia.

•Dan Radakovich, athletic director, Clemson.

•Steve Wieberg, former college football reporter, USA Today.

•Tyrone Willingham, former head coach of Notre Dame, Stanford and Washington.

•Mike Tranghese, former commissioner of the Big East Conference.

SCOTT WINS PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda — Masters champion Adam Scott broke the course record Wednesday at Port Royal with a 7-under 64 to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf by two shots over U.S. Open champion Justin Rose.

Trailing by four shots with 10

CLEMSON from Page B1 attempts.

Clemson finished last season ranked 24th in third-down defense, allowing teams to convert 34 percent of their attempts.

“We’re just better prepared and have a better understanding of what we’re trying to do defensively,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said, “and then just playing with a relentless effort and confidence.”

“The few teams this year that have been able to put together consistent drives, it’s mainly been mistakes that we’ve made,” Shuey said. “One of the reasons I feel like we’ve been able to do well (on third down) is the pass rush we’ve been able to get has been unbelievable.”

Clemson also leads the nation with four sacks per game. The Tigers have notched 13 of their 24 sacks on third down.

“The front guys have been able to get to the ball and put pressure on the quarterback and get him to throw the ball when he’s not ready,” Shuey said. “I

USC from Page B1 Arkansas with four and recovered a Razorbacks fumble early in the second half.

Unfortunately, he sustained a concussion late in the game, and that has put his availability Saturday in doubt.

“I think it happened on a kickoff,” Elder said of the concussion.

“I tried to make a tackle and hit my head.”

Elder continued to play and participated in the Gamecocks’ postgame news conference.

“I realized toward the end of the game,” Elder said. “Every-

holes to play, Scott pulled ahead of his good friend for the first time with a 6-iron that settled inches from the cup on the par-5 17th for a tap-in eagle. Rose pulled his approach and had to settle for par.

ANGELS HIRE BAYLOR AS HITTING COACH

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Don Baylor is returning to the Los Angeles Angels to be their hitting coach.

The Angels hired Baylor on Wednesday to replace Jim Eppard, who wasn’t retained by manager Mike Scioscia.

VIKINGS TO START FREEMAN AT QB

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Josh Freeman will be the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night against the New York Giants.

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier made the announcement after practice on Wednesday.

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feel like that’s one of the reasons we’ve been able to get off the field a lot faster.”

Yet, on Saturday night against Florida State, Clemson will face an offense equipped to extend those spurts into steady crawls.

The Seminoles have logged 61 possessions this season. Only 10 of those drives have ended in a punt after three plays.

Florida State is ranked No. 2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and No. 12 in the nation in third-down offense. The Seminoles have converted 51 percent of their third-down attempts.

“What’s made them so good is the amount of things they’re able to throw at you,” Shuey said.

“They have so many different formations and so many different weapons they can throw the ball to.

There’s not one receiver they favor a tremendous amount.”

Through five games, Florida State passed on 69.3 percent of its third-down plays and completed 69 percent of those passes. The Seminoles achieved a first down on 52.9 percent of those plays.

thing just hit me. I wasn’t feeling right. I had a major headache. The sun was bothering me.

“This is the first concussion I’ve ever had. I don’t like it. I don’t want another one.”

Elder was officially diagnosed Monday and has yet to participate in a practice this week.

Secondary coach Grady Brown said he is pleased with Elder’s development but believes he needs prep time if he is to be on the field Saturday.

“Everyone needs to practice, but especially when you’re a young player and you haven’t

played many plays,” Brown said. “You need as much practice time as you can get.”

Regardless of Elder’s status Saturday, Brown said he believes he will be a contributor on defense.

“Chaz is coming along,” Brown said. “He is slowly but surely turning into the player we all thought he could be coming out of high school.

“He made some mistakes, but chased the ball well. He plays with a really god motor.”

Senior cornerback Jimmy Legree believes Saturday’s start gave Elder the opportunity to boost his confidence.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

GENERALS from Page B1 Junior Kayla Chappell led the first game 3-0 before Beaufort’s Hope Gray eventually pulled out a 7-5 win. Chappell responded by taking the second set 6-0 and the tiebreaker 10-4.

“I just tried to refocus after that first set,” Chappell said. “I started playing more strategically in the second set in terms of ball placement.

“I got back to my game – serving well, hitting hard and hitting where I aim.”

Playing her game was something Newman emphasized between sets, she said.

“Kayla was just feeding the ball back to her at the net,” Newman said. “Once she started lobbing the ball over her head, she won six straight games.”

The matchup at No. 1 singles between TSA’s Hannah Jenkins and Beaufort eighth-grader Kate Gray wound up being perhaps the most evenly contested of the day. Jenkins earned the 6-4, 7-6 victory, but the grueling match lasted nearly two hours.

“She was really, really good at getting to everything and hitting every-

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Thomas Sumter Academy No. 5 singles player Sydney Townsend prepares to return the ball to Beaufort Academy’s Abby Dalton during their SCISA 1A-2A state quarterfinal match on Wednesday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

Townsend won 6-0, 6-3.

thing back,” Jenkins said.

“That’s a really difficult player for me to go against, so yeah she did a tremendous job.”

Despite pulling out both sets, the TSA junior spent most of the time down by a game as the match swung back and forth.

“I really just took it one point at a time,” Jenkins said. “I concentrated on winning the point I was on before worrying about the next. Then the games just started to follow after that.”

In other scores, TSA No. 2 singles player Mary Margaret Green won in straight sets over Natalie Simkins 6-0, 6-0. Becca Jenkins took down Brynna Ferry 6-4, 6-1 at No. 3, Sydney Townsend han-

SUMTER from Page B1 game will be carried on WIBZ-FM 95.5 While there will be changes in the offensive line and a lot of work done on special teams this week, Kennedy is taking a positive approach into the game against the Knights, who are 4-3 on the season after opening their region schedule with a 41-19 victory over Conway.

“We’ve told the kids it’s down to a 4-game season,” Kennedy said. “If we win out, we’ll finish the regular season with a winning record at 6-5, will finish as the region runner-up and get to play a home game (in the Division I playoffs).

“We just have to do our jobs and take care of our business.”

SHS’ defense pretty much stymied a South offense that had scored at least 40 points in each of its first six games. While it won’t be facing as prolific an offense in West Florence, the Knights will provide a difficult challenge. They are averaging almost 27 points a game.

West has a run-heavy offense led by Dexter Fulmore, who has rushed for 646 yards and eight TDs on 110 carries.

Quarter Marquane Goodman has 461 yards and seven scores on 96 attempts while Eron Darby has 334 yards and two scores on 82 carries.

“Their quarterback makes them go;

dled Abby Dalton 6-0, 6-3 at No. 5 and Kelsie Decker finished off Somers Cherry 6-2, 6-0 at No. 6.

With the long drive home, the Eagles elected not to play doubles.

“We had some good matches in the region and a good match on Monday against Williamsburg Academy in a 6-3 win,” Beaufort head coach Billy Dalton said.

“Obviously we were outmanned here. We knew it was going to be a challenge. We don’t have any seniors on the team and have had to play a couple eighthgraders in the top six.

“But the girls played well and they battled hard. They’ve had a good season. I’m happy for them.”

he’s a big play guy,” Kennedy said of Goodman. “He reminds me of the South Florence quarterback (Nick Jones). He can run and he can throw.”

Goodman, however, isn’t as good a passer as Jones. He has completed 56 of 101 passes for 644 yards and two scores, but has also tossed eight interceptions.

Kennedy said South Florence loaded up the box defensively and took away the running game, turning the Gamecocks into a 1-dimensional passing team. He said the offensive philosophy this week will go to more to the spread offense.

“I kind of feel like we got away from what we do well and started trying to be a power team, something we’re not that good at because we’re starting two sophomores on the offensive line,” he said.

“We’re going to do more of what we do best, spread the field and get the ball in our playmakers’ hands.”

Those players would be Ky’Jon Tyler, who has 41 catches for 678 yards and nine TDs, and Xzavion Burson, who has 23 receptions for 321 yards and two TDs. Quarterback James Barnes, who was sacked six times last week, has completed 87 of 168 passes for 1,260 yards and 12 TDs against five interceptions.

Kennedy expects Russell Jenkins, who saw limited time last week due to an injury, completely healthy today. “That should help our rushing game,” Kennedy said. Jenkins has 337 yards and three touchdowns on 88 totes.

TSA from Page B1 prepare to play host to Florence Christian School on Friday?

“No, but I have had a couple (of my teammates) say something to me about it,” Hoge, who missed the games after breaking a hand the week of the season opener, said with a laugh. “I’m just happy to be back playing.

I just want to do what I can to help my team be successful.”

Just as Hoge pointed out, TSA head coach Troy Kessinger said Hoge had to have some help to post those numbers. However, Kessinger can’t deny the difference Hoge’s presence makes for his offense.

“He’s the one guy we have who has big play skills,” Kessinger said. “It was a hard time for us offensively when we were having to put together 12-

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or 13-play drives in order to score. We’re not experienced enough, not disciplined enough to do that consistently.”

It will be interesting to see how Hoge and Thomas Sumter perform on Friday as they have a tough task against the Eagles.

After opening the season with a 41-0 loss to Laurence Manning Academy, FCS has reeled off six straight wins and is 2-0 in SCISA Region I-2A. “That’s a very good team we’re playing,” Kessinger said. “They’ve got a lot of experience and they’ve got a lot of talent as well.

“We’ve just got to play consistent football; if we don’t come to play we’ll be in trouble,” he added.

“We’ve got to play well, play as hard as we can.

We’ve got to put together two good halves of foot-

ball.”

Gordon Washington had a huge game for Florence Christian in its 42-7 victory over Calhoun Academy last week.

Washington rushed for 224 yards and four TDs. The victory leaves the Generals at 1-2 in region play, and they are in the running for one of the four spots from the region in the state playoffs. Kessinger, however, isn’t necessarily focusing on earning a playoff spot.

“I’m more worried about how we block and tackle,” he said. “We’re not going to get ahead of ourselves. We win one game, and we’re not going to start worrying about whether we can get in the playoffs.

“We just want to get better each week. We don’t want to make the playoffs and not be a good team. We want to get to where we’re playing better football.”

Pharmacist of the Year Makes Memory Discovery of a Lifetime: Is It the Fountain of Youth for Aging Minds?

‘America’s Pharmacist,’ Dr. Gene Steiner, finds what he and his patients have been looking for – a real memory pill!

PHOENIX, ARIZONA — If Pharmacist of the Year, Dr. Gene Steiner, had a nickel for every time someone leaned over the counter and whispered, “Do you have anything that can improve my memory,” he would be a rich man today.

It’s a question he’s heard countless times in his 45-year career. He has seen families torn apart by the anguish of memory loss and mental decline, a silent condition that threatens the independent lifestyle seniors hold so dearly.

In his years-long search for a drug or nutrient that could slow mental decline, he finally found the answer in the pages of an obscure medical journal.

“I was studying materials about memory loss and cognitive decline, and there it was, right in front of me... evidence of a real memory pill!”

“At the time, I was an anchor for a medical program in Los Angeles. I was so excited that I contacted the author of the research and invited him to come on the program as a guest.”

“I wanted millions of listeners to learn about this important new development!”

Dr. Steiner’s guest that night, US researcher, Josh Reynolds, observed a common ‘disturbance’ in aging brains, one that may be the primary cause of degrading memory and concentration powers.

Gasping for Air? He saw evidence that older brains were ‘gasping for additional oxygen,’ a condition caused by poor blood circulation.

“Insufficient circulation,” says Steiner, “reduces oxygen to the brain, a sign of premature mental decline. This also restricts the supply of critical brain-specific antioxidants and nutrients.”

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JOSEPHINE B. COARD SUMMERTON — Josephine “Jo” Bennett Coard was born May 15, 1948, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Charles “Mann” and Mary Rivers Bennett. On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, she entered COARD into eternal rest.

She received her formal education in the Clarendon County school system. Josephine was married to the late Preston Coard.

They united in holy matrimony in 1978.

Loving memories will be cherished by her daughter, Delaine (William) Steele of Fredericksburg, Va.; five brothers, Charles II (Grace) Bennett of Queens, N.Y., Esau (Dassie) Bennett of Newark, N.J., Alfred (Margie) Bennett of Lugoff, Harold (Berdine) Bennett of Charlotte and Rufus (Debbie) Bennett of Elloree; seven sisters, Irene (Gene) Wyatt of Landover, Md., Willie Mae (Danny) Bennett of Queens, Louise Hunter of Bloomfield, Conn., Shirley Hardy of New York, N.Y., and Geneva Bennett, Onesa Bennett and Betty Bennett, all of Summerton; three grandchildren that she loved dearly, DaShanna Nelson, Kelvin Nelson and Katorious Nelson, all of Fredericksburg; three nieces she helped raise, Sheila (Kevin) McCray of Fredericksburg, Sharon Bennett of Summerton and Shakelia (Isaac) KariKari of Dunn, N.C.; four nephews, Levan Bennett, Derrick Bennett and Jonathan Bennett, all of Summerton, and Eric (Shareefah) Bennett of Newark; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Historic Liberty Hill AME Church with the Rev. Dr. Leslie J. Lovett, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

Online condolences may be sent to summertonfuneralhome@ yahoo.com.

Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, 4253 St. Paul Road, Summerton.

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

LOU ELISE W. KIMBRELL Lou Elise “Louise” White Kimbrell, devoted wife of Curtis C. Kimbrell Jr., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, after a brief illness.

She was KIMBRELL born on May 23, 1925, in Charleston, and grew up in McClellanville.

She was a devoted mother to her sons, Meredith Drakeford (Rosemary) and Dr. Michael Drakeford (Dianne); daughter, Dianne Drakeford McKenzie (Scott); grandchildren, Clyatt (Travis) Brady, Morgan (Allison Hope) Drakeford, Hamilton Davis, Lauren Davis, Connie McKenzie Whitt (Shawn), Daniel Drakeford and Nathan Drakeford. Mrs. Kimbrell will also be missed by her greatgrandchildren, Quinn and Noah Brady, Mary Elise and Olivia Drakeford, and Catherine and Meredith Whitt.

She is also survived by her stepchildren, Curtis (Julia) Kimbrell, Bill (Sue) Kimbrell, Carolyn (Sonny) Paul, Ken (Susan) McKenzie and Heather (John) Hutto; her stepgrandchildren, William (Tracy) Kimbrell, Rebecca (Dan) Curry, Robert Kimbrell and Louise Kimbrell (Lucas) Lindsay; her sister, Laura Etta White Simpson; and a brother, Davis Edward White.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Calhoun White Sr.; her mother, Charlotte Blanche Sutler White Jackson; and her brothers, J.C. White Jr., George Fulton White, Charles Lancelot White, Grover William White, Gary Farrell White and Robert Burnett Jackson.

Louise Kimbrell leaves a legacy of unconditional love for her family, friends, and every community in which she lived. She loved and was loved by her husband, Curtis. They shared many wonderful years together traveling, playing golf, and enjoying the beautiful mountains surrounding their home in Waynesville, N.C. Louise received so much happiness being with her grandchildren. She celebrated their accomplishments and was always there for them. She was their KneKno without ever expecting anything in return. Her love of all things Clemson became a part of our family traditions.

During her life, Louise gave back to her communities. She was vice president of the Sumter Chamber of Commerce; a board member of First Union Bank of Waynesville; chairman of the Haywood County Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees; worked diligently to establish a safe house for abused women and children in Waynesville; and was a member of the Waynesville Country Club and Ladies Golf Association. She was also a longtime member of Iptay as well as the Coastal Conservation League in South Carolina.

Louise was the owner of Waynesville Furniture Co. and enjoyed a successful business career, until her retirement.

The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the home of her son, Dr. Michael Drakeford, 1290 Terry Road, Sumter.

A memorial service celebrating her life will

be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Church of the Holy Comforter in Sumter with the Rev. Dr. John Barr III officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Sumter; Church of the Holy Comforter in Sumter; or Wilson Hall, 520 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter.

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.

LAURA S. MOORE Laura Belle Singleton Moore, 75, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, from her earthly home.

She was born June 24, 1938, in Sumter County, the eighth of 10 children born to the late Silas and Laura Osborne Singleton.

She attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated with the Ebenezer High School Class of 1956, Dalzell. In June 1960, Laura was united in holy matrimony to the late Sam Moore Sr. and to this union five children were born. At an early age, Laura accepted Christ as her Savior and joined Rafting Creek Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as a member of the fellowship outreach ministry and food committee on numerous church anniversaries.

Laura retired from Sumter School District 17 after more than 17 years of service in food and nutrition service due to health issues.

In August 2001, she was the recipient of a liver transplant. God richly blessed her during her lifetime and for that she constantly gave Him all the praise. Laura was a loving person, best known for her humor.

She was a caring individual who enjoyed music, cooking, shopping, traveling and meeting people. She possessed a deep love for others, always willing to lend a helping hand. Her home was one everyone enjoyed visiting, where she would have more than enough for all to eat.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her five children, Jacqueline R. and Sharon D. Moore of Columbia, Sam Moore Jr. of Greenville, Reginald W. (Eva O.) Moore of Fayetteville, N.C., and Sandra E. Chandler of Charlotte; three grandchildren, Dominique Jovan, Joshua Deion and Corlyn Denae; six sisters, Janet Grant, Lula Mae Singleton, Bernice Hill, the Rev. Lillian Reynolds and Ophelia Spencer, all of Sumter, and Cornelia (Jimmy) Collier of Maryland; one brother-in-law, William Moore of Rembert; three sisters-in-law, Susanna Snow, Rebecca Moore of Bridge-

port, Conn., and Susie Moore of Bishopville; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Henry Singleton; and two sisters, Margaret Singleton and Earline Peay.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Rafting Creek Baptist Church, 3860 S.C. 261 North, Rembert, with the Rev. Melvin Mack, pastor, presiding, the Rev. Dr. Charles H. Davis, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Greenville, serving as eulogist, assisted by the Rev. D.L. Grant Sr., the Rev. Burdell Hill, the Rev. Lillian Reynolds, the Rev. John F. Kennedy and Elder Julius Price.

The family will receive friends and relatives at her home, 279 N. Brand St., Sumter.

The remains will be placed in the church at 1 p.m.

The funeral procession will leave at 1:15 p.m. from her home.

Floral bearers will be nieces and senior missionary.

Pallbearers will be nephews, family and friends.

Burial will be in Rafting Creek Baptist Churchyard cemetery, Rembert.

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

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

DOLORES B. GUNTER HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Dolores Boykin Gunter, 71, devoted wife of Jeffrey Hare Gunter Sr., died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, in Hendersonville, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born Jan. 1, 1942, in Sumter, she was a daughter of Elizabeth M. Boykin of Horatio and the late William C. Boykin Sr. Dolores was a graduate of Hillcrest High School, Dalzell, and the University of South Carolina, where she received her bachelor of science degree in nursing. She was a dedicated, compassionate nurse for many years and always a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was an avid gardener and a kind and gentle lady with a deep and abiding Christian faith. She was a member of St. John’s in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in Flat Rock, N.C. Her warm and friendly personality was a gift to all who

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knew her. She was a true and loyal friend to many and she will truly be missed.

Surviving are her husband of Hendersonville; her mother of Horatio; her three children to whom she was devoted, daughters, Lisa (Chris) Gunter Bryant and Kimberly (Spencer) Gunter Smoak, and son, Jeffrey H. Gunter Jr.; a brother, William C. Boykin Jr.; and six grandchildren whom she adored, Todd, Blane, Tyler, Collin, William and Lily.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at High Hills of the Santee Baptist Church on Meeting House Road in Dalzell, SC 29040 with the Rev. Ron Underwood officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Memorials may be made to High Hills of the Santee Baptist Church, 6593 Francis Marion Ave., Dalzell, SC 29040.

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.

RUBIN FULLARD Rubin Fullard was born June 3, 1963, in Sumter, to Ruby Jackson Fullard and the late Matthew Fullard Sr. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Fullard attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1982 graduate of Sumter High School.

He was employed with Dinkins Landscaping, until his health began to fail.

Mr. Fullard leaves to cherish precious memories: his mother, Ruby Jackson Fullard; one son, Shaquilla Mack; four sisters, Mattie (Bobby) Dow, Patricia, Julia and Christine Fullard, all of Sumter; one brother, Michael Fullard of Sumter; a very special friend, Deborah Moore; one sisterin-law, Joan Fullard; two uncles, Arthur Jackson and Seigel (Audrey) Jackson, both of Newark, N.J.; two aunts, Eva Lawson of Sumter and Sarah Koroma of New Jersey; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will

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

The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Orangehill AME Church, Wedgefield, with the Rev. Harry Burns officiating. Interment will follow in Orangehill AME Church cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at 809 Club Lane, Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www. jobsmortuary.net.

ROBERT G. SMITH MYRTLE BEACH — Robert Gerald Smith passed away Oct. 10, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, after extended illness.

Born Nov. 10, 1950, in Anderson, he was a son of Robert B. and Elizabeth Rush Smith.

Mr. Smith graduated from Abbeville High School, Abbeville. Gerald worked as a master electrician for the City of Myrtle Beach Water Department. He had also had been a cable splicer for an independent contractor for many years. He attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Gerald is survived by his mother; his wife, Bessie Tate Smith; and his children, Lisa Marie Mills (Corey) of Mainesville, Ohio, Carmen Elena Smith and Brian Gerald Smith, both of Houston, Texas. He also had three grandchildren, Sarah, Sloan and Madalyn. He is also survived by his siblings, Deborah Smith Neal of St. Cloud, Fla., Nathan Clay Smith (Jay) of Rougemont, N.C., Cynthia Smith de Ornelas (Juan) of Jocotepec, Jalisco, Mexico, and Terry Lee Smith (Carly) of Owensboro, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.

Gerald is remembered for his love of books and cars. In his younger days, he owned a 1955 Chevrolet and a 1965 Ford Mustang. He loved to tinker with cars and could be found at Blaney Drag Strip in Elgin with his friends on many Saturday nights.

A memorial service will be conducted by Ned Little at 11 a.m.

Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium, 515 Miller Road, Sumter.

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Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

Tudor Place 2231 Preot St 3BR 3BA $950Mo + Dep Call 803 518-3316

AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Housing and Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-367-2513.

Health Reform Opportunity!!! URGENT need for Agents, Call Center, and Enrollers. $200 $1000 + per day. License required; will help acquire! Email your contact info cbpeek@ppisales.info

Taking applications for 2 & 3 BR Mobile homes. Large Rms, Clean, quiet areas $350 -$550 Mo. No pets. Call 803 840-5734

Mobile Home Rentals

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Homes for Sale

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Home For Sale Ready to move in $50,000 4 BD 1.5 BA 62 Carroll St Sumter Call (803) 478-8952

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Homes for Sale

Queen.......$20 per set King......... $25 per set

TRANSPORTATION

Manufactured Housing

Homes for Sale

LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing.

We have 2-3-4-5 bedroom homes on our lot. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

MUST SELL, MAKE OFFER. 1102 Manning Rd. 3BR//1BA, C//H//A renovated. Hardwood floors. Fenced Backyard. Easy Financing. 775-4391, 464-5960 3600 Dallas: Dalzell, 3BR, 2BA. Big Lot. Big storage & workshop. 1/2 ac lot. Financing Available. 775-4391, 464-5960

WESTERN NC Owner anxious to sell 1200+sf 2 bdrm/2ba home on prime mtn property. Slashes price to $66,900 for quick sale. Paved access needs finishing. Call now 866-738-5522.

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3BR/2BA on Old 521. Owner Financing. With large down payment. 803-983-8084 3BR/2BA (Dalzell). Owner Financing. Requires $7,000 down.

803-983-8084

BATH TOWELS

$4 ea.

HAND TOWELS $1.25 ea.

WASH CLOTHS 60¢ ea.

SHOWER CURTAIN RODS $8 ea.

Autos For Sale

Autos For Sale

A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS

Vans / Trucks / Buses 2005 Ford Freestar, good cond., complete service last month. Runs good. Good gas mileage. Below 90,000 miles. Asking $5900. Call 803-494-4220 or 803-565-0056

Autos For Sale

Farms & Acreage

2007 Chevy HHR, Loaded Auto, CD-Radio.

Clean. $5,000.

803-481-8305

FSBO: Land, Small & Large acreage.

Owner financing.

803-427-3888.

For Sale 2001 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic 15640 miles, show room clean, lots chrome. $13500 (803)478-4446

We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

Big Fall Special 150 cars $5,000 or less $$$ CASH $$$ Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275 2012 Ford Fusion SEL 19,500Mi. Still has new car smell. $16,999 Call 803 495-2752 Aft 5

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EXTRAVAGANZA P7511C

R3081

NOW $

PGARD

2,495

1995 FORD F150 P7511A

NOW $

3,995

2005 FORD FREESTAR SE P7466B

NOW $

145777A

NOW $

135573A

13,995

2012 FORD FOCUS SE

8,995

2004 DODGE RAM SLT 135462B

NOW $

11,995

2004 NISSAN TITAN 4WD P7489A

NOW $

NOW $

2002 GMC SIERRA SLE

10,495

2005 MERCURY MARINER PREMIER

2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS

7,995

135727B

NOW $

5,995

135657B

6,995

2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE LX

NOW $

NOW $

12,995

2005 FORD RANGER FX4 P7485A

NOW $

13,995

2011 FORD FIESTA SEL

NOW $

14,495

2007 DODGE NITRO RT 4WD

773-1481

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